TVA STEM Classroom Awards
Eligibility
Tennessee K-12 schools and teachers in TVA service territory (most of Tennessee). One application per school per year. Projects must focus on hands-on STEM learning.
Program Goals
The TVA STEM Classroom Awards provide annual funding for K-12 STEM projects that inspire students in science, technology, engineering, and math. The program supports hands-on learning experiences that connect students to real-world STEM careers and solutions. Awards are tiered at $1,000, $1,500, $2,500, $3,500, and $5,000 based on project scope.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted online through the TVA website by September 15, 2026. Submit a project description, budget, and explanation of how the project will improve STEM learning. Award tier is selected by the applicant based on project scope.
Cycle Notes
Annual fall deadline. The 2026 deadline is September 15. Awards are announced in fall after review. Visit tva.com/learn/stem-awards for the current application.
Grant Award Amount
Awards are fixed at $1,000, $1,500, $2,500, $3,500, or $5,000 per project. The applicant selects the tier that matches the project scope. One award per school per year.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit to design solutions to real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for TVA STEM Classroom Awards?
Tennessee K-12 schools and teachers in TVA service territory are eligible. Most of Tennessee is in TVA territory. One application per school per year.
How much funding is available through TVA STEM Classroom Awards?
Awards are fixed at $1,000, $1,500, $2,500, $3,500, or $5,000 per project based on scope.
Can TVA STEM Award funds be used for coding kits and robotics?
Yes. TVA STEM Award funds can support hands-on STEM materials including coding kits, robotics, and physical computing tools when they align to the project goals. Document alignment to STEM learning objectives before purchasing.
How do Tennessee schools apply for TVA STEM Classroom Awards?
Apply online at tva.com/learn/stem-awards by September 15, 2026. Submit a project description, budget, and explanation of STEM learning goals.
How can Forward Education help with TVA STEM Award funding?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents, official pricing letters for grant budgets, and letters of support for Tennessee schools. Our STEM kits are designed to meet the hands-on learning outcomes TVA STEM Awards fund. Contact us before submitting.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Tennessee standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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