Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

May 15, 2026

37 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

TVA & BVI Robotics Award Program

Funder: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI)

Overview:
This initiative supports the next generation of innovators in science, technology, and engineering by funding robotics programs in schools and non-profit organizations across TVA's seven-state service area.

Geographic Scope: TVA's seven-state service area

Focus Areas:

  • Robotics education programs

  • Support for K-12 robotics students and educators

  • Workforce development in STEM fields

  • Building pipeline of skilled professionals
  • Eligibility:

  • Teachers and school administrators of K-12 students at public and private schools

  • Program leaders at non-profit organizations

  • Schools/organizations must be in TVA service area

  • Must receive power from a TVA-served Local Power Company (LPC)
  • Award Information:

  • Awards given in various amounts up to $5,000 per program

  • Competitive award process
  • Contact: TVARoboticsAward@tva.gov

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Application Period: April 1 - May 15 (annually)
    2. Application Portal: TVA.com/Robotics
    3. Eligible Applicants:
    - K-12 teachers and school administrators at public and private schools
    - Program leaders at non-profit organizations
    - Must be in TVA service area receiving power from TVA-served LPC
    4. Award Amounts: Various amounts up to $5,000
    5. Contact for Questions: TVARoboticsAward@tva.gov

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    roboticsstem-educationk-12-schoolsteachersyouth-programs

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