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

    Eligible Applicants

  • 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

    Project Focus

    Priority given to projects that align with TVA focus areas:
  • Environment
  • Energy
  • Economic development and career development
  • Community problem-solving

    Program Impact

    Recent funding in UCEMC service area:
  • 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

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.com

How 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)

Required Information:

  • School name and location

  • Applicant name and role (teacher or administrator)

  • Project title and description

  • Learning objectives

  • How project addresses TVA focus areas

  • Budget and use of funds

  • Expected outcomes and student impact
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolsstem-educationscience-teachersenvironmental-education

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