TVA STEM Award Program
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
September 15, 2026
160 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
TVA STEM Award Program
Funder: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI)
Overview: Annual competitive grant program providing funding for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education projects in classrooms and schools across TVA's seven-state service area.
- Third consecutive year of funding
- 2024-25 cycle awarded $1.5 million to 342 schools
- More than 132,000 students impacted in 2024-25
- Since 2018, TVA/BVI has provided nearly $8 million in STEM grants supporting over 730,000 students
Program History
- Service Area: TVA's seven-state region (Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Virginia)
- Eligibility: Schools served by Local Power Companies (LPCs) that are served by TVA
Geographic Scope
- Environment
- Energy
- Economic and career development
- Community problem-solving
Focus Areas (Preference Given To)
- K-12 teachers and school administrators
- Public and private schools in TVA service area
- Schools must be served by an LPC served by TVA
Eligibility
- Total Annual Funding: $1.5 million
- Individual Award Range: Various amounts up to $5,000
- Application Volume: 647 applications received (2024-25 cycle), 342 selected
Award Details
- Website: TVA.com/STEM
- Applications accepted through online portal
Contact
How to Apply
Application Process
Timeline:
Eligibility Requirements:
How to Apply:
1. Visit TVA.com/STEM
2. Complete online application through portal
3. Submit before September 15
Selection Criteria:
- Environment
- Energy
- Economic and career development
- Community problem-solving
Required Information:
- University High School, Memphis: $5,000 for robotic equipment and dual enrollment STEM career pathways
- Todd County Middle School, Kentucky: $5,000 for 3D printing project
- Corinth Middle School, Mississippi: $5,000 for circuit kits, robotic components, and software
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