Kansas · Private State Program

Kansas Corn STEM Free Classroom Kits

Funding

Free in-kind STEM kits (not a cash grant)

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

Rolling

Level of Gov't

Nonprofit — Kansas Corn

Eligibility

Kansas K-12 educators teaching agriculture, science, or STEM. Programs that connect corn production, food systems, sustainability, or agricultural technology to classroom learning are a strong fit. No application fee required.

Program Goals

Kansas Corn provides free STEM classroom kits that connect agriculture to science and technology. Educators receive hands-on materials to teach Kansas students about corn production, food systems, and the science behind agriculture. This is an in-kind program — not a cash grant — but free materials that supplement your existing STEM program.

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Application and Distribution

Rolling applications through Kansas Corn. Contact Kansas Corn (kscorn.com) to request your free classroom kits. No formal grant application required — this is a materials distribution program.

Cycle Notes

Rolling availability — request kits when supplies are available. Contact Kansas Corn for current availability and the request process.

Grant Award Amount

Free in-kind STEM kits — not a cash grant. Kansas Corn provides physical classroom materials at no cost to Kansas educators. Cash grants are not available through this program.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a cash grant?

No — Kansas Corn provides free in-kind STEM materials, not cash grants. You receive physical classroom kits at no cost.

What types of materials does Kansas Corn provide?

Hands-on STEM kits focused on corn production, agriculture, and food systems. Check kscorn.com for current available materials.

Can urban teachers request kits?

Yes — Kansas Corn serves all Kansas educators, not just rural or agricultural schools.

Is there an application process?

Minimal — contact Kansas Corn directly to request materials. No formal grant application required.

How does this complement Forward Education kits?

Kansas Corn materials can supplement technology and coding tools. Pairing free ag-science materials with our Climate Action Kit creates a comprehensive farm-to-tech learning experience.

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