Kansas · Private State Grant

KFAC Educator Mini-Grants

Funding

$500

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

July 31, 2026 (closed — next cycle TBD)

Level of Gov't

Private — Kansas Farmers Alliance for Conservation (KFAC)

Eligibility

Kansas K-12 educators with programs integrating agriculture, environment, or STEM. Rural educators and schools in agricultural communities are a natural fit. Urban educators with farm-to-classroom or environmental science programs are also eligible.

Program Goals

KFAC Educator Mini-Grants support Kansas teachers who integrate agriculture, conservation, and environmental science into their classrooms. STEM programs that connect technology to farming, food systems, or sustainability are well aligned.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through KFAC. The 2026 cycle closed July 31. Monitor kfac.org for the next cycle announcement. Applications typically require a brief program description and budget.

Cycle Notes

Annual cycle. The 2026 deadline was July 31. Next cycle dates TBD. Monitor kfac.org for next cycle announcement.

Grant Award Amount

$500 per award. Small but fast grants ideal for classroom kit materials, seed money for a new program, or supplemental technology for existing ag/STEM lessons.

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

Does my program need to be agriculture-focused?

It should connect to agriculture, conservation, or environmental science — but Kansas Farmers Alliance supports a broad interpretation that includes technology in farming, sustainability, and food systems.

Is the 2026 cycle still open?

No. The 2026 cycle closed July 31. Monitor kfac.org for the next cycle.

What can the $500 buy?

Classroom materials, technology tools, seeds and garden supplies, or other items directly supporting the program.

Can urban teachers apply?

Yes — urban educators with farm-to-classroom, food systems, or environmental science programs are eligible.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Climate Action Kit and Smart Solar Kit connect technology and data science to environmental and sustainability themes that align to KFAC priorities.

Grant Support