KNOXVILLE, TN – Educators across the region can now apply for the 2025 Tennessee Valley Authority’s STEM Award Program for science, technology, engineering and math education.
The program will provide $1.5 million to fund STEM learning projects in classrooms and schools in TVA’s seven-state service area and is sponsored by TVA in partnership with the TVA retiree organization Bicentennial Volunteers Inc.
“We know that today’s students will shape the future of the Tennessee Valley region. Now, more than ever, we want to support and encourage STEM education – a career in STEM will provide good opportunities for students and ensure our region’s workforce is prepared to provide energy security for the next generation,” said Don Moul, TVA President and Chief Executive Officer.
The competitive STEM classroom award program is operated in partnership with the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network, managed by the Battelle organization. The program received 647 grant applications last year, and 342 were selected for funding. Since 2018, TVA/BVI has provided nearly $8 million in STEM awards supporting over 730,000 students.
“As a TVA retiree organization, Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated is honored to partner with TVA in providing STEM education awards to teachers across the Tennessee Valley Region,” said Kathy Black, president of BVI. “We recognize that exposing students to science, technology, engineering, and math will inspire many students to seek opportunities in those fields. This program helps to prepare students to meet future workforce demands of TVA and the region.”
Teachers can apply at TVA.com/STEM for funding up to $5,000 for STEM projects with preference given to applications that explore TVA’s primary area of focus: environment, energy, 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.
Media Release/Adam May/TVA news
