Bid and Proposal Opportunities

Competitive Grants from KDE

Published: 6/1/2026 11:24 AM

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

FY27 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

Grant applications due: June 30, 2026, at 4 PM ET

Award Amount: Varies by # of students served.

Matching Funds Requirement: No

The purpose of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program is to increase fresh fruit and vegetable consumption in elementary schools. Elementary schools that represent the state's highest free and reduced-price enrollment are eligible to participate in the program and are given priority for being selected due to their high level of need. 

FY2027 FFVP RFA


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Raven Miller
Office of Finance and Operations​
Division of Budget and Financial Management
300 Sower Blvd., 5th Floor
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-1979 ext. 4345
raven.miller@education.ky.gov
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