Opportunity Overview
The Louisiana Transportation Research Center (LTRC), with Bentley Systems, is accepting applications for its 2026-27 STEM Grant program for Louisiana K-12 classrooms.
Funding
Grants are awarded in the fixed amount of $500. The controlling source does not publish an aggregate 2026-27 funding pool or number of awards.
Deadline
Applications opened August 1, 2026 and close on October 2, 2026. The controlling source does not publish a closing time or time zone, so Atlas does not infer either.
Eligibility
Applicants must be full-time classroom teachers in Louisiana working in a STEM discipline: science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. The program serves grades K-12.
Allowable Use and Requirements
The grant supports STEM classroom activities and consumable materials for STEM lessons. Applicants must complete the online application and upload an endorsement letter from a school administrator verifying employment and support for the application. Recipients must certify that funds will be used for STEM-aligned projects and needed materials and later submit a 500-word follow-up article with photos describing student success and classroom integration.
Atlas Assessment
Atlas Opportunity Score: 66/100. N9+ Fit Score: 0/100. This is a small classroom STEM award and the controlling source does not establish a clinical, telehealth, remote physical-examination, or healthcare-technology purpose. Dr. Miltie should not be advanced as a direct applicant or vendor.
Controlling Source
Official source: Louisiana Transportation Research Center — AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions / 2026-27 STEM Grant Information. LTRC lists Education Outreach as the contact at 225-767-9141.