The Tennessee Valley Authority’s STEM Classroom Grant Program for science, technology, engineering, and math education is now open for applications across its service area through mid-September.
According to TVA spokesman Adam May, they are distributing grants totaling up to $1.5 million.
click to download audioMay explains that the Classroom STEM grant is advantageous for all, given the regional and national shortage of STEM workers.
click to download audioHe noted that many school systems have Robotics programs and can utilize the grant funding to acquire new equipment and software.
May outlined the specifications to apply for the grant.
click to download audioMay stated that the funds will be awarded this fall, allowing school districts to utilize the funding during this school year.
K-12 teachers and school administrators throughout the region can apply for the TVA Classroom STEM Grant by visiting tva.com/stem. The application deadline is September 15.
