Applications Open For K-12 STEM Education Awards

TVA Opens Applications for the K-12 STEM Education Awards....

Educators in TVA’s seven-state service area may submit a free application to receive up to $5,000 for STEM projects at tva.com/learn/stem-awards.
Applications are being accepted through September 1th5, 2026.

The Program provides $1.5 million in funding for STEM learning projects

 The competitive STEM classroom award program is operated in partnership with the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network that is managed by the Battelle organization. The program received 528 grant applications last year with 339 selected for funding.

Teachers can apply for up to $5,000 to fund STEM projects with preference given to applications that explore TVA’s primary areas of focus: energy, environment stewardship, economic and career development, and community problem-solving.

 Eligible applicants are teachers or school administrators in public or private schools, grades K-12. Schools must be in the TVA service area and receive electricity from a local power distributor served by TVA.