HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — If you're a teacher looking for a grant to help STEM education in your classroom, TVA has a program for you.
The Tennessee Valley Authority’s STEM Classroom Grant Program for science, technology, engineering and math education is taking applications through Sept. 15.
$1.5 million is available to fund STEM learning projects across TVA’s seven-state service area. The program is sponsored by TVA in partnership with the TVA retiree organization, Bicentennial Volunteers Inc.
“TVA recognizes the importance of supporting educators and students who pursue excellence in STEM subjects,” said Jeff Lyash, TVA president and chief executive officer. “Through these programs, our future workforce is being prepared right here in the Tennessee Valley. These students will be ready to find innovative solutions to the challenges ahead for decades to come.”
Last year, 715 grant applications were received, and 343 were selected for funding, impacting more than 130,000 students in 105 counties.
According to a press release from TVA, teachers can apply at here for funding up to $5,000 for STEM projects with preference given to applications that align with explore TVA’s primary area of focus: energy, environmental stewardship, economic development, and career development, and community problem-solving.
Teachers or school administrators in public or private schools, grades K-12 are eligible. Schools must be in the TVA service area and receive electricity from a local power distributor served by TVA.
During the 2023-2024 school year, 69 Alabama schools were awarded grants. Take a look at what some of the schools did with their grants:
