TVA & BVI Robotics Award Program

TVA & BVI Robotics Award Program

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

Overview: New initiative supporting the next generation of innovators in science, technology, and engineering through funding for robotics programs.

Geographic Scope

• TVA's seven-state service area
• Schools that receive power from a TVA-served Local Power Company (LPC)

Focus Areas

• Robotics programs for K-12 students
• Science, technology, and engineering education
• Workforce development for future innovators

Eligibility

• Teachers and school administrators of kindergarten through 12th grade students
• Public and private schools
• Non-profit organization program leaders
• Located in TVA service area receiving power from TVA-served LPC

Award Information

• Individual awards: Various amounts up to $5,000
• First cycle opened: April 1, 2025
• Deadline: May 15

Background

"Today's robotics students will become tomorrow's innovators. TVA understands that supporting robotics educators and students is essential to developing the workforce of tomorrow." - Aaron Melda, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy and External Relations

"At BVI, we are privileged to make life better for the people of the Valley region through initiatives like the robotics programs for schools. We are investing in the education of our future workforce – helping to build a pipeline of skilled professionals for TVA and other businesses in the region." - Kathy Black, President of BVI

Contact: TVARoboticsAward@tva.gov