TVA robotics grant implementation
Sumner County School DistrictTennessee- Detected
- Jul 21, 2026
- 104 days ago
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
Union Elementary STEAM and Demonstration School is applying for a $5,000 federally funded TVA Robotics Grant, with board approval requested by Sumner County Schools. The plan is to expand their 3rd–5th grade robotics program, add a summer camp, build competition-style game tables, purchase Spike Prime kits, iPads, and cover competition registration, shirts, and staff stipends. Funds must be fully spent by April 30, 2026, so STEM and EdTech vendors have a near-term window to support equipment, curriculum, and training needs around LEGO robotics and coding.
Budget includes LEGO Spike Prime kits, iPads, staff stipends, registration, challenge set, materials to build two robot game tables, and team shirts. Program uses multiple robotics platforms (Spike Prime, VEX, BeeBots, Hummingbird, Finch) and plans a summer robotics camp and expanded in-school integration.
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- Meeting date
- July 21, 2026
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- Sumner County School District
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