Career and technical education (CTE) grants

Connects teachers and industry professionals to craft curriculum and projects that prepare students for local STEM careers.

Amount

Up to $50,000 with a required 2:1 match.

Eligibility

Schools

Coverage

K-12 public and accredited nonpublic schools

$5,000–$30,000 to launch or expand PLTW Launch, Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by November 6, 2026.

Amount

$5,000–$30,000 by track

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

Huber partners with PLTW to support the implementation of new PLTW Gateway programs in middle schools across Arkansas, Georgia, and Texas.

Amount

Gateway New Program ($20,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Middle School (Gateway focus)

L3Harris Technologies supports the launch of new PLTW Engineering programs and the expansion of Computer Science programs in diverse and economically challenged communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($30,000); Computer Science Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

PreK-12

Burns & McDonnell provides grants to launch new PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its partner communities to inspire the next generation of innovators.

Amount

New Program ($40,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Arrow Electronics supports the expansion of PLTW Launch, Gateway, and Engineering programs for schools located near its facilities, with a focus on the Atlanta area.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch), Middle (Gateway), and High School (Engineering)

Ardagh Group provides significant multi-year funding to implement or expand PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its 24 U.S. communities.

Amount

New Program (Up to $50,000); Program Expansion ($15,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

Arconic Foundation partners with PLTW to support the implementation of PLTW Engineering and expansion of PLTW Launch programs in schools located in Arconic communities.

Amount

New Engineering Program ($20,000); Launch Program Expansion ($5,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

Elementary (Launch) and High School (Engineering)

Project Lead The Way, in partnership with 3M, offers grants to support the implementation or expansion of PLTW Engineering programs in K-12 schools near 3M facilities.

Amount

New Program ($15,000); Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

K-12 (Engineering focus)

$10,000–$30,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by November 6, 2026.

Amount

$10,000–$30,000 by track

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

The John Deere Foundation partners with PLTW to expand access to Engineering programs for students in underserved communities near John Deere home locations.

Amount

Program Expansion ($10,000)

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Nonprofits

Coverage

High School (Engineering focus)

A consolidated application for multiple grant opportunities focused on academic acceleration strategies for Texas school systems.

Amount

Up to 00 million total across 21 opportunities

Eligibility

Districts

Coverage

K-12

$10,000 to launch or expand PLTW Gateway, Computer Science or Engineering. Apply by December 4, 2026.

Amount

$10,000

Eligibility

Schools, Public schools, Districts

Coverage

Schools adding or expanding PLTW

Institutional scholarships for organizations teaching woodworking to disadvantaged communities.

Amount

Course scholarships

Eligibility

Schools, Nonprofits, Education organizations

Coverage

National

Funding for AAAA members to attend trade school, licensing or certification courses.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students, Individual educators

Coverage

National

For students in electronics, electronic communications or related software development.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This grant funds teachers in City of Hollywood schools for original and innovative projects in specific focus areas.

Amount

average $500 - $1,200

Eligibility

Teachers, Administrators

Coverage

Florida — Broward County Public Schools (City of Hollywood)

Scholarships of $1,000–$60,000 for high school seniors and BK employees or families.

Amount

$1,000–$60,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

This scholarship provides financial awards to high school juniors and seniors who are DECA members and plan to pursue a business-related college major.

Amount

Three (3) $1,000 awards

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Nationwide — USA and International

One application for every SME scholarship you qualify for in manufacturing-related fields.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

The Community Foundation administers over fifty scholarship funds for area students pursuing higher education.

Amount

Varies by individual scholarship fund

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Virginia — Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline County, and City of Fredericksburg

The Lancaster County Community Foundation awards scholarships to students in Lancaster County pursuing vocational, technical, two-year, or four-year degrees.

Amount

$400 to $10,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Pennsylvania — Lancaster County

The North Carolina Community Foundation offers a variety of scholarships primarily for higher education, accessible through a universal application.

Amount

Minimum $1,000, varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

North Carolina and other states (residency varies by specific scholarship)

The Education Foundation oversees and manages scholarships for seniors from St. Vrain Valley Schools to support their secondary education.

Amount

Various; total over $400,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Colorado — St. Vrain Valley Schools

More than $1.2M in scholarships for restaurant, foodservice and hospitality studies.

Amount

$1.2M+ awarded annually

Eligibility

Students, Teachers

Coverage

National

This scholarship supports Franklin County high school seniors pursuing accredited postsecondary education.

Amount

$1,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

Madison County high schools only (state not confirmed on page)

Supports the purchase, repair, or replacement of equipment for Dual Credit Career and Technical Education programs in Texas.

Amount

Up to $220,000 per award.

Eligibility

Districts, Universities partnering with K-12

Coverage

High school students in dual credit programs

$500–$4,000 to offset the cost of woodworking studies.

Amount

$500–$4,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Annual college and postsecondary scholarships for SkillsUSA members.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Annual prize for outstanding U.S. skilled trades teachers and programs.

Amount

Cash prizes for teachers and programs

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators, Public schools

Coverage

National

HBI's PACT construction pre-apprenticeship curriculum at no cost for two years.

Amount

Free curriculum + training for 2 years

Eligibility

Schools, Districts, Public schools

Coverage

National

Tuition scholarships worth $7,500–$15,000 for the AOS Diesel Mechanics program.

Amount

$7,500–$15,000 tuition value

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Up to four half-scholarships at Lincoln Technical Institute / Lincoln College of Technology.

Amount

Half tuition

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Up to four $5,000 scholarships for WyoTech diesel, automotive or collision programs.

Amount

$5,000

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Provides incentive funds to improve the quality of agricultural CTE programs in California public schools.

Amount

Allocations based on program quality standards and state funding levels.

Eligibility

Schools, Districts

Coverage

Middle school and High school applicants

Free Early-Bird CareerTech VISION registration for first-time attendees.

Amount

Registration valued at $595

Eligibility

Teachers, Individual educators, Administrators

Coverage

National

Scholarships for high school seniors entering technical and career-ready pathways.

Amount

Varies

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Fully paid 3-week flight training experience for high school students aged 16–18.

Amount

Fully paid 3-week program

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National

Tuition up to $20,000 for new UNOH automotive/diesel or automotive management students.

Amount

Up to $20,000 tuition

Eligibility

Students

Coverage

National