Federal, state and foundation funding open to local education agencies, including formula programs and competitive awards. Larger programs usually require SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration.
$25,000–$100,000 for nonprofits and schools whose programmes match Honda's pillar awards.
Amount
$25,000–$100,000
Eligibility
Nonprofits, Schools, Districts
Coverage
NCES-listed schools and districts, 501(c)(3) organizations or nonprofit fiscal sponsors. Programmes must serve a listed Honda operations state; Honda primarily funds organisations with operating budgets over $500,000.
The John Deere Foundation partners with PLTW to expand access to Engineering programs for students in underserved communities near John Deere home locations.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Burns & McDonnell provides grants to launch new PLTW Engineering programs in schools within its partner communities to inspire the next generation of innovators.
Federal matching grants of $10,000–$100,000 for arts projects, including Arts Education, from nonprofits, governments and tribes with 5+ years of arts programming.
These programs accept applications from school districts (local education agencies). Federal formula programs flow through your state education agency; competitive federal and foundation programs are applied for directly.
How to apply
District applications are the most demanding: expect needs assessments, data, partnership letters and detailed budgets. Register on SAM.gov and Grants.gov early — registration can take weeks. Assign one person to coordinate attachments and approvals.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between formula and competitive grants?
Formula grants are allocated by law to eligible districts based on factors like student counts and poverty levels — you claim your allocation rather than compete. Competitive grants are awarded on the quality of your application against other applicants.
How long does a federal district application take?
Plan on several weeks of preparation for a competitive federal application, plus SAM.gov and Grants.gov registration if you are not already registered. State-administered formula programs usually have simpler timelines set by your state.