STEM Grants for Your School

Who Can Apply for PLTW Grants?

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) provides grant funding to support the implementation and expansion of PLTW programs in schools across the United States. Our grantmaking is aligned with our mission to "Empower students to thrive in an evolving world."  While each PLTW grant opportunity has its own unique criteria, all applicants must first meet our basic eligibility requirements. 

Eligible Institutions

All eligible schools must be located within the U.S. or its territories. 

• Traditional public schools 
• Public charter schools 
• Private nonprofit schools 

Meeting the basic eligibility criteria does not guarantee that a school will qualify for every grant opportunity. We encourage applicants to carefully review the specific requirements outlined in each grant’s application materials.

View the PLTW Grants Application Guide for more information. 

Who is Not Eligible for PLTW Grants?

At PLTW, our commitment is to maximizing the impact of funding. To ensure grants drive meaningful and sustainable results for our partner schools, eligibility is limited to well-established educational institutions and qualifying organizations with clear alignment to PLTW’s mission and operational guidelines. While we recognize the valuable role of diverse groups within the broader education community, certain entities fall outside our funding scope.

Ineligible Groups

PLTW does not make grants to the following groups: 

• For-profit entities or companies 
• Individuals 
• Informal groups 
• After-school clubs or extracurricular-only programs 
• Schools or organizations located outside the United States and its territories. Our current operational and compliance infrastructure is designed to support domestic grantmaking activities. As such, we are unable to consider international applications at this time. 

PLTW Grants: FAQs

Below, you'll find answers to common questions about the grantmaking and application process. View the PLTW Grants Application Guide for more FAQs and a checklist.

Eligibility

• Why does each grant have its own criteria?
  PLTW grants are funded by corporate, foundation, and government partners. Each partner may focus on specific programs, grade bands, or geographic regions that align with their workforce and community priorities. That’s why eligibility can vary by grant.
• Do I need to apply separately for each opportunity?
  No. You only need to submit one application per PLTW program. We’ll match you automatically to all the grants your school qualifies for.

Application Process

• Can I save my application and return later?
  Yes. Use Save and Return Later. Your application will not be considered until you click Save & Submit.
• Can I edit my application after submitting?
  No. Applications cannot be edited once submitted.
• Can I preview the application?
  Yes. Once you begin an application in myPLTW, you can download a full PDF preview.
  

Application Content

• What kinds of questions will I be asked?
  The application helps you articulate your plans for PLTW, including:
  • Which courses, units, or modules you want to offer and when
  • Who will teach them
  • Student and school demographics
  • Readiness to implement
  • Expected student impact
  • Financial plan for sustaining the program beyond the grant period
• What is PLTW looking for in a strong application?
  
  • Readiness: Feasible, well-thought-out plan
  • Support: Leadership committed to long-term success
  • Access: Broad student reach
  • Impact: Clear, measurable outcomes
  • Sustainability: Financial/organizational stability after the grant period

Additional Grant-Specific Requirements 

Each grant opportunity may include additional eligibility criteria or priority considerations based on: 

• PLTW program to be offered
• Grade levels served 
• Geographic location 
• PLTW program implementation stage