# TVA community and STEM education grant programs

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tva-community-and-stem-education-grant-programs
> Updated: 2026-08-18T20:34:20.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has implemented various grant programs to support community nonprofits and STEM education across its service area.

In early August, the TVA and Athens Electric awarded $46,000 to twelve nonprofit organizations in Limestone County, Alabama, through the TVA Cares program. These funds support diverse initiatives including senior meals, literacy, and scholarships, such as a $9,580 award to the Calhoun Community College Foundation for lineman scholarships.

Concurrently, the TVA has expanded its focus on STEM education through a partnership with Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. (BVI). Following a previous year of funding, the TVA and BVI announced $700,000 in awards to support robotics education for 187 schools and nonprofit organizations across the seven-state region. In Kentucky, eleven organizations were selected to receive between $2,500 and $5,000 to establish or enhance robotics programs.

## Claims

- The Tennessee Valley Authority and Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. announced $700,000 in funding for robotics education. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The funding will support 187 schools and non-profit organizations. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The awards serve a seven-state region, with 11 awards allocated to Kentucky. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Kentucky awards range from $2,500 to $5,000. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- This is the second year of the partnership for the robotics awards program. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: TVA and BVI award $700,000 for robotics education

TVA and Bicentennial Volunteers, Inc. are awarding $700,000 to 187 schools and non-profits across seven states to expand robotics and STEM education.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tva-and-bvi-award-700000-for-robotics-education

### 2026-08-04: Tennessee Valley Authority Announces Grants for Nonprofits and STEM Education

TVA and Athens Electric granted $46,000 to Limestone County nonprofits, while TVA’s STEM program offers up to $5,000 to teachers across its seven‑state region, with $1.5 million available.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tennessee-valley-authority-awards-46000-to-limestone-county-nonprofits

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