Hyde Family Foundation Education Grants
Eligibility
Memphis and Shelby County nonprofits and schools. The Hyde Family Foundation primarily funds organizations serving the Memphis, Tennessee area with a focus on education transformation and youth development.
Program Goals
The Hyde Family Foundation is one of the largest private education funders in Memphis and Shelby County. The foundation supports transformative programs that improve educational outcomes for Memphis students, including STEM enrichment, school improvement, teacher development, and youth leadership programs.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications are submitted through the Hyde Family Foundation online portal. The 2026 application portal has been open with a September 1 deadline. Check hydefoundation.org for current cycle status and application guidelines.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. The 2026 deadline was September 1. Monitor hydefoundation.org for the next cycle opening.
Grant Award Amount
Grant amounts are not published. As a major Memphis education funder, awards vary significantly by program scope and alignment to foundation priorities.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit to design solutions to real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Hyde Family Foundation grants?
Memphis and Shelby County nonprofits and schools primarily. Programs must serve Memphis-area youth with a focus on education transformation.
How much funding does the Hyde Family Foundation provide?
Award amounts vary by program. The Hyde Family Foundation is a major Memphis education funder with no published grant caps.
Can Hyde Foundation funds be used for STEM and coding tools?
Yes. Hyde Family Foundation grants can support STEM materials, coding tools, and curriculum that align to education transformation goals in Memphis.
How do Memphis schools apply for Hyde Family Foundation grants?
Apply through the Hyde Family Foundation online portal at hydefoundation.org. Check for current cycle status and guidelines.
How can Forward Education help with Hyde Foundation grants?
Forward Education provides curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Memphis schools pursuing Hyde Family Foundation funding.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Tennessee standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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