Competitive Grants from KDE

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Kentucky Department of Education offers a variety of competitive grant opportunities each year. Current grants are advertised as Requests for Application (RFAs) below. Grants provide funding to districts, schools and related entities to enhance public education in Kentucky.
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FY26 Math Achievement Fund (MAF) Mini-Grant

Grant applications due: February 19, 2026, 4 PM ET

Award Amount: $40,000 per awarded school                                           

Matching Funds Requirement: No

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) for the Math Achievement Fund(MAF) HQIR Mini-Grant. The MAF grant provides funding for the purchase of materials needed for modification of instruction (tier one, tier two, and/or tier three) in mathematics and pays for extended time or release time for teachers to engage in professional learning on the High Quality Instructional Resource (HQIR).

MAF Mini-Grant Technical Assistance Jan 6 10 am

​Call for Reviewers FY26 MAF HQIR Mini Grant

RFA FY26 MAF HQIR Mini Grant

FY26 Supporting Postsecondary Achievement and Resources for Kentucky Students with Disabilities (SPARK) Grant Awards

The Kentucky Department of Education is pleased to announce the completion of the review process for the FY26 Supporting Postsecondary Achievement and Resources for Kentucky Students with Disabilities (SPARK) RFA. Awards are contingent on available funding and districts/schools meeting programmatic and budgetary requirements. For questions related to the application process, please contact Jennifer Bryant at Jennifer.bryant@education.ky.gov.  For programmatic or budget questions, please contact Stephanie Miller at Stephanie.Miller@education.ky.gov. ​

FY26 SPARK RFA Grant

FY26 Math Achievement Fund Middle School Coaching (MAF MSC) Pilot Grant

Grant applications due: January 30, 2026, 4 PM ET

Award Amount: $62,000 per year, for up to 2 years                                          

Matching Funds Requirement: No

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) for the Math Achievement Fund Middle School Coaching (MAF MSC) Pilot Grant.  The MAF MSC pilot grant will fund developmentally appropriate diagnostic assessment and intervention services to students, to help them reach proficiency in mathematics.  This grant will provide release time for a teacher to serve as a mathematics coach. The mathematics coach will improve mathematics teaching practices by working with teachers of grades 6-8 in their classrooms.
FY26 RFA MAF MS Coaching

Call for Reviewers FY26 MS Coaching Grant

FAQ FY26 MAF MSC​​

FY26 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

Grant applications due: January 20, 2026, 4 PM ET

Award Amount: $150,000 per year, up to 3 years                                          

Matching Funds Requirement: No

The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is issuing a Request for Application (RFA) for the Nita M. Lowey 21^st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) Cycle 23 Request for Application (RFA).  The 21^st CCLC program provides academic, artistic, and cultural enrichment opportunities for students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools to meet the challenging state academic standards. ​
21st Century TA Session

RFA FY26 21st Century Community Learning Center

Call for Reviewers FY26 21st Century

FY25 Highest Scoring Application

FY26 21CCLC FAQ