TVA STEM Award Program
Tennessee Valley Authority · Funder
Public and private K-12 schools in the TVA service area can apply for classroom or school-level STEM projects that advance STEM learning and develop career readiness. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.
About this grant
This program funds STEM learning projects in classrooms and schools across the TVA service area. Projects should be unique, innovative, and incorporate design thinking while promoting 21st century skills, college and career readiness, and interdisciplinary collaboration. All proposals must support one of four TVA priority areas: Environment, Energy, Economic and Career Development, or Community Problem Solving. Funds may not be used for furniture, cash, gifts, travel, salary, food, professional development, construction, or sports. The application process requires submission of a written proposal by the educator performing the project, along with school contact information, EIN/TIN number, and a budget using the provided template. Projects must be completed by June 1, with final reports due by June 30.
Who can apply
Must have
The funder turns down applications that miss any of these.
- Organisation typeApplicant must be a 501(c)(3), a school, or apply through a 501(c)(3)
Good to know
Not required. It helps to know before you start.
- Also noteAges served: grades K-12
Application windows
Past rounds stay listed. Most grants reopen around the same time each year.
- 2026Open now
- Opens
- 1 Aug 2026
- Deadline
- 16 Sept 2026, 12:59 am EDT
- Decisions
- 15 Nov 2026
11:59pm SEPTEMBER 15
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