Steele-Reese Foundation Education Grants (Appalachian Kentucky)
Eligibility
Schools and nonprofits in Appalachian Kentucky counties (eastern Kentucky mountain communities). The Steele-Reese Foundation focuses on rural and underserved communities in the Appalachian region.
Program Goals
The Steele-Reese Foundation invests in education and community development in Appalachian Kentucky. The foundation prioritizes programs that improve educational outcomes in the region's rural, high-poverty communities.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through steele-reese.org. Annual cycle. Monitor website for current deadline.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. Monitor steele-reese.org for current deadline.
Grant Award Amount
Varies. The Steele-Reese Foundation is a significant Appalachian education funder.
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 for 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?
Schools and nonprofits in Appalachian Kentucky (eastern Kentucky mountain counties).
What does Steele-Reese Foundation fund?
Education and community development in Appalachian Kentucky.
How do eastern KY schools apply?
Monitor steele-reese.org for current deadline.
How much does Steele-Reese award?
Varies. A significant Appalachian education funder.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for eastern Kentucky schools.
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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