Hawaii · Private Foundation Grant

KHF Project Grants

Funding

$200/teacher up to $1,000/school

Grade Focus

K-12

Application Due

January 31, 2027

Level of Gov't

Private Foundation — KHF (Kamehameha Schools-connected)

Eligibility

Hawaii K-12 teachers and schools. KHF Project Grants support individual teachers and school-level projects. All Hawaii public school teachers are eligible. Projects with hands-on, experiential learning focus are prioritized.

Program Goals

KHF Project Grants fund classroom projects that bring hands-on, creative, and experiential learning to Hawaii students. STEM projects, coding activities, environmental science, and technology-connected learning are well aligned with the program's goals.

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Application and Distribution

Applications submitted through the KHF portal. January 31, 2027 deadline. Individual teacher applications up to $200; school-level applications up to $1,000. Check the KHF website for the current application form.

Cycle Notes

Annual cycle. January 31, 2027 deadline. Monitor the KHF website for future cycle dates.

Grant Award Amount

$200 per teacher, up to $1,000 per school. Accessible smaller awards — ideal for classroom kit components, starter coding materials, or a specific hands-on project.

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
Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable

Frequently Asked Questions

Who administers KHF Project Grants?

KHF, which is connected to Kamehameha Schools, administers this program for Hawaii educators.

What is the maximum award?

$200 per individual teacher application; up to $1,000 for a school-level application.

When is the application deadline?

January 31, 2027.

What types of projects are eligible?

Hands-on, experiential, and creative learning projects. STEM, coding, and environmental science projects are a strong fit.

How can Forward Education help?

Our Coding for Good Kit and Climate Action Kit are well suited for the project-based learning focus of KHF grants. We can help frame a project narrative for your application.

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