Cullman City Primary School Receives TVA Grant for STEM Program

The $5,000 grant will allow the school to expand hands-on learning and career exposure opportunities.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:49pm

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Cullman City Primary School in Alabama was awarded a $5,000 grant from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to support the school's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program. This grant adds to over $10,000 in funding the STEM program has received so far this school year, enabling teachers to expand hands-on learning opportunities and provide students with more exposure to real-world STEM careers.

Why it matters

The STEM program at Cullman City Primary School is an important initiative to spark student interest in science, technology, engineering and math fields from an early age. Providing hands-on learning experiences and career exposure can help inspire the next generation of STEM professionals in the local community.

The details

With the $5,000 TVA grant, the CCPS STEM program has been able to purchase a library of STEM tools and resources to help students understand how classroom activities relate to potential real-life STEM careers. The program has also focused on 'STEM career exposure' to show students the wide range of STEM-related professions available to them.

  • The TVA grant was awarded to Cullman City Primary School this week.

The players

Cullman City Primary School

An elementary school in Cullman, Alabama that has a strong focus on STEM education.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

A federal agency that provides electricity and promotes economic development in the Tennessee Valley region, including parts of Alabama.

Anna Anderson

The STEM teacher at Cullman City Primary School who has been leading the efforts to expand the school's STEM program.

Woody Jacobs

The mayor of Cullman, Alabama who attended the event to support the STEM program.

Kyle Kallhoff

The superintendent of Cullman City Schools who attended the event.

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What they’re saying

“One thing we were able to do was STEM career exposure. I really wanted our students to know what real, connected STEM careers are out there for them, so they can connect it back to the classroom.”

— Anna Anderson, STEM Teacher, Cullman City Primary School

What’s next

The CCPS STEM program plans to continue expanding hands-on learning opportunities and STEM career exposure for students using the additional grant funding.

The takeaway

The TVA grant will allow Cullman City Primary School to further strengthen its STEM program and inspire the next generation of local students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.