TVA awards robotics grants to multiple local schools + organizations

Several schools and organizations received TVA grants for their robotics programs. (Mae Jemison High School)

The Tennessee Valley Authority recently awarded more than $50,000 in grants to schools and organizations throughout North Alabama for robotics programs, with several of those schools in the Huntsville area.

Check out who received the grants:

Here’s who received TVA robotics grants

TVA — Athens Renaissance School received a $2,500 TVS grant. (Athens Renaissance School )

Schools and nonprofit organizations receiving these grants are located in Madison, Limestone, Lawrence, Lauderdale, Colbert, Marshall and Morgan counties.

Here’s the breakdown of awards in the Huntsville area:

Madison County

Mae Jemison High School First Robotics ($2,500)
Say Watt Robotics ($2,500)

Limestone County

Athens Renaissance School ($2,500)
Sage Education Foundation ($2,500)
Blue Springs Elementary School ($5,000)

Morgan County

Hartselle Junior High School ($2,500)
Hartselle Intermediate School ($2,500)
Hartselle High School ($2,500)

Marshall County

Arab Junior High School ($2,500)

“By introducing students to robotics at an early age, we’re helping them develop critical thinking skills that will set them up for future opportunities. This award provides an opportunity to bring cutting-edge technology and hands-on learning to schools and robotics programs outside of the classroom.”

Statement by Tennessee Valley Authority

The full list of recipients can be viewed here.

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