KAEE Community Grants
Eligibility
Kentucky K-12 schools, teachers, and environmental education organizations. Projects must focus on environmental education and connect students to Kentucky's natural resources.
Program Goals
KAEE Community Grants fund environmental education projects at Kentucky K-12 schools and nonprofits. Programs that connect students to Kentucky ecosystems, watersheds, and natural resources are a strong fit.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through kaee.org during the annual application window.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. Monitor kaee.org for current deadline.
Grant Award Amount
Grants up to $5,000 for environmental education projects.
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
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for KAEE grants?
Kentucky K-12 schools and environmental education organizations.
How much do KAEE grants provide?
Up to $5,000.
Can funds be used for STEM environmental tools?
Yes. Environmental science tools aligned to education goals are eligible.
How do Kentucky schools apply?
Monitor kaee.org for the current cycle.
How can Forward Education help?
Our Climate Action Kit aligns directly to environmental education outcomes KAEE grants fund.
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 — Kentucky 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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