Local schools receive $33,500 in TVA STEM grants
Nine schools from CEMC’s service area were recently awarded grants from the Tennessee Valley Authority, in partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers Inc. (BVI), a TVA retiree organization, for educators in public schools to develop science, technology, engineering and math education projects across the Tennessee Valley region. Teachers across TVA’s seven-state region applied for funding of up to $5,000 for projects, and a total of 343 applications were selected.
Schools must receive their power from a local power company served by TVA to be eligible for the grants.
Receiving grants from CEMC’s service area in 2024 were:
- Portland West Middle School — $3,500
- Liberty Creek High School — $5,000
- Oakmont Elementary School — $5,000
- North Stewart Elementary School — $2,500
- Portland Gateview Elementary School — $1,500
- White House Heritage Elementary School — $5,000
- Ashland City Elementary STEM Academy — $1,000
- Sycamore Middle School — $5,000
- Liberty Creek Elementary School — $5,000
“TVA is committed to supporting schools and educators who are inspiring an interest in STEM education in students across our seven-state region as we know our young people will design and build the energy systems of the future,” said Jeannette Mills, TVA executive vice president and chief external relations officer. “Providing resources and access to STEM education is key to inspiring innovation, and we’re proud to contribute to the next generation’s visionaries.”
Since 2018, TVA and BVI have provided nearly $6.5 million in STEM grants to support local education. A full list of grant recipients and information on how to apply for future STEM grants can be found online at tvastem.com.
