Numerous grants that are not administered by KDE are available to schools and districts through private foundations, corporations and federal agencies. The following are links and resources to some of these external grant opportunities:
Faith-Based and Community Initiatives lists federal grant opportunities of interest to small faith-based and community groups. These grants are offered by multiple federal agencies.
General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids - For the fourth straight year, the General Mills Foundation is proud to announce that it is accepting grant applications for General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids, a partnership with the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President's Challenge to encourage healthy eating choices and active lifestyles in kids. General Mills, along with its partners, has a long established commitment to the fundamental importance of nutrition and exercise, especially for children. Information about General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids, grant applications, best practices and model programs are available at http://www.generalmills.com/corporate/index.aspx.
Fast WEB, the largest online scholarship search available, provides students with accurate, regularly updated information on scholarships, grants and fellowships suited to their goals and qualifications, all at no cost to the student. Students should be advised that Fast WEB collects and sells student information (such as name, address, e-mail address, date of birth, gender, and country of citizenship) collected through their site.
Fundsnet Online Services provides nonprofit organizations, colleges, and universities with information on financial resources available on the Internet.
Grants Alert informs educators about education grants and funding sources that include corporate, federal and state grants.
The Kentucky Arts Council is a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet and offers several Arts In Education grants (listed below) to schools and communities. http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Education/aiehome.htm
The ArtsStart! Grant places professional artists in Kentucky childcare facilities for 20 or 40 sessions to demonstrate their art form and share their creativity with children, directors and staff. ArtsStart residencies include parent participation activities or events and promote awareness of the value the arts provide to the holistic development of young children. Kindergarten classes may be part of the residency provided 50 percent or more of the residency is with a preschool program. http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Education/schprg .htm
The Alternative Connections Program Grant (formerly Youth Center Initiated Program) places professional artists in Kentucky alternative schools or juvenile justice facilities for 1 or 2 week residencies to demonstrate their art forms and share their creativity with students, teachers and staff. Staff collaborates with artists on the design and implementation of short-term projects that lead to integration of the arts into daily programming. http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Education/schprg.htm
The Teacher Initiated Program (TIP) place professional artists in Kentucky schools and communities for 1 or 4 week residencies to plan and implement a project with teachers, demonstrate their art form, and support Kentucky's educational reform. http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Education/schprg.htm
The School-Community-Arts-Parents Partnership (SCAPP) fosters the development of ongoing partnerships between Kentucky schools, communities, arts organizations and parents. The focus of these partnerships is to promote arts integration and arts programming in the schools. In addition to financial support, the Kentucky Arts Council will provide technical assistance and oversight in developing programs that will benefit all of the partners and ensure the programs' continuation after Council funding is completed. http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Education/schprg.htm
The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education