The Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) STEM Classroom Grant Program for science, technology, engineering and math education is now open for applications through Sept. 15.

The program is providing $1.5 million to fund STEM learning projects in classrooms and schools across TVA’s seven-state service area, including portions of western and southern Kentucky, and is sponsored by TVA in partnership with the TVA retiree organization, Bicentennial Volunteers Inc.

“TVA recognizes the importance of supporting educators and students who pursue excellence in STEM subjects,” said Jeff Lyash, TVA president and chief executive officer. “Through these programs, our future workforce is being prepared right here in the Tennessee Valley. These students will be ready to find innovative solutions to the challenges ahead for decades to come.”

Last year’s program awarded a record $1.5 million in grants to schools across seven states. There were 715 grant applications received, and 343 were selected for funding. More than 130,000 students in 105 counties representing all of TVA’s seven-state region were impacted by the funding in 2023-2024 cycle.

Teachers can apply at the TVA STEM website for funding of up to $5,000 for STEM projects with preference given to applications that align with explore TVA’s primary area of focus: energy, environmental stewardship, economic development, 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.