Topeka Community Foundation Women's Fund Grants (STEAM priority)
Eligibility
Nonprofits and schools serving the greater Topeka, Kansas area. The Women's Fund prioritizes programs supporting women and girls, including STEAM education initiatives. Programs serving girls in underrepresented communities are a strong fit.
Program Goals
The Topeka Community Foundation Women's Fund grants focus on programs that advance equity and opportunity for women and girls — including STEAM education, technology access, and career pathway programs. Coding and robotics programs with a focus on gender equity in CS are well aligned.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Applications through the Topeka Community Foundation. Current cycle dates TBD. Monitor topekacf.org for the next grant cycle announcement.
Cycle Notes
Annual cycle. Current cycle dates uncertain. Monitor topekacf.org for next cycle dates and RFP.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $10,000 per award. Award amounts depend on program scope, number of students served, and alignment to Women's Fund priorities.
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
- CodeCTRL controller with display for micro:bit — a handheld game-style controller for interactive games and physical computing
- 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
Does this grant focus on programs for girls?
Yes — the Women's Fund prioritizes programs supporting women and girls, including STEAM education for girls and young women.
Is my Topeka-area school eligible?
Nonprofits and schools serving the greater Topeka area are eligible. Contact the foundation to confirm eligibility for your specific program.
What types of programs does the Women's Fund support?
STEAM education, leadership, economic opportunity, and equity programs for women and girls.
When is the next grant cycle?
Current cycle dates are TBD. Monitor topekacf.org for announcements.
How can Forward Education help?
We can help frame your coding and robotics program to highlight gender equity in CS and STEAM — key priorities for the Women's Fund.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Kansas standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing
- Letters of support
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence
