TVA STEM Classroom Awards
Funding Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
September 15, 2026
160 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
TVA STEM Classroom Awards
Program Funder: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc., a TVA retiree organization
Geographic Scope: Tennessee Valley region (7-state service area); schools must be located in TVA service area and receive power from a local power company
Award Amount: Up to $5,000 per project
Focus Areas: Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education
- K–12 teachers and school administrators
- Public or private schools in TVA service area
- Schools that receive power from a local power company served by TVA
Eligible Applicants
- Environment
- Energy
- Economic development and career development
- Community problem-solving
Project Focus
Priority given to projects that align with TVA focus areas:- 2024–2025 cycle: Four schools received $5,000 each ($20,000 total)
- Previous year: Eight schools received $36,000 combined
- Record funding year: $1.5 million awarded across TVA region with 342 projects selected from 647 applications
Program Impact
Recent funding in UCEMC service area:Project Goal
Projects help students strengthen problem-solving skills, spark curiosity, and explore future career pathways through hands-on learning.Contact
More information available at www.tvastem.comHow to Apply
Application Process
Application Period: August 1 – September 15 (annually)
How to Apply:
1. Visit www.tvastem.com
2. Complete online application
3. Describe your STEM-focused classroom project
4. Indicate alignment with TVA focus areas (environment, energy, economic/career development, or community problem-solving)
5. Specify requested funding amount (up to $5,000)
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