The General Motors Foundation has committed $2.9 million in grants to 26 universities and associations across the country to strengthen their STEM and information technology curricula as well as support career development and diversity initiatives.

Working with leading universities and groups to strengthen curricula in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and IT is a top priority for the automaker, said GM Foundation President Vivian Pickard in a news release.

Over the last decade, the GM Foundation has awarded nearly $31.3 million in grants through the University/Organization Partner Program, helping prepare more students to graduate in STEM, design and manufacturing degree programs.