K-12 grant aims to foster STEM & transportation education

Up to $300,000 is available to grantees selected through the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program Grant, which in total is offering $1.8 million toward inspiring and preparing the next generation of transportation professionals through activities like curriculum development, internships, mentorships, and hands-on learning experiences.

Learn more from the Notice of Funding Opportunity at Grants.gov.

Each grant is designed to provide students with valuable exposure to transportation careers and inclusion in transportation education. Grantees will collaborate and participate in a consortium with other grantees and transportation industry professionals, facilitating the sharing of best practices, peer exchanges, and leveraging partnerships for workforce development.

By emphasizing STEM education, these grants will help develop future transportation leaders equipped to meet the growing demands of the industry. Accredited local and state educational agencies are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to contribute to the workforce pipeline.

For more information about GAMTTEP and this funding opportunity, watch this recorded webinar.
Learn more about the program’s origins and its namesake, three-position traffic signal inventor Garrett A. Morgan.