PLTW Launch- Program Expansion ( Indiana) Grant

The PLTW Launch Program Expansion in Indiana offers a $5,000 grant for the 2026-2027 academic year to enhance existing PLTW programs or introduce new ones. Eligible activities include expanding module offerings, reaching more students, and teacher training. All Indiana schools can apply, but funds must be used specifically for program expansion, excluding salaries and certain equipment costs. This initiative supports STEM education by improving access to quality learning resources.

Through the Step Up Indiana STEM Grant, grantees can implement new PLTW programs or support and expand their existing PLTW programs for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Grantee must use these grant funds to expand their program. Example expansion activities include but are not limited to adding an additional PLTW Launch module not previously offered, and/or offering existing PLTW Launch modules to more students, and/or training additional teachers in PLTW Launch Classroom Teacher Training or PLTW Launch Lead Teacher Training for the 2026-2027 academic year.
School Type:

• Public, Private, Charter
• Grant Award and Distribution Schedule:
• Total Award: $5,000
• 2026-2027: $5,000

Eligibility

All Indiana schools are eligible to apply.Use of FundsPLTW Participation Fee; Required computers and/or tablets; Program required equipment and supplies; Equipment and supplies listed as Optional; PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and board

Ineligibility

Salaries or Stipends; Benefits; Meals; Infrastructure; Renovations; Indirect Costs; Any other expenses unspecific as allowable; Equipment and supplies listed as Optional; Training Cancellation Fees; Training Substitution Fees; Trainings where there was a no-show; Trainings where a credential was not earned; Salaries; Stipends for use during PLTW Core Training; Stipends unrelated to PLTW Core Training; Any other expenses not specified as allowablePLTW does not make grants to the following groups: For-profit entities or companies Individuals Informal groups After-school clubs or extracurricular-only programs Schools or organizations located outside the United States and its territories. Our current operational and compliance infrastructure is designed to support domestic grantmaking activities. As such, we are unable to consider international applications at this time.