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GrantMissouri — Kansas City Public Schools Education Foundation 2026–27 Educator Grants (Up to $5,000)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $5,000 per KCPS educator/schoolwide initiative; official 2026–27 request tiers: up to $1,000 supplies, $2,000 classroom/club, $3,000 grade/department, $4,000 multiple grades/departments, $5,000 schoolwide. Foundation's annual $70,000+ program goal is NOT an applicant award. Older general funder page $250–$1,500 typical awards is outdated relative to 2026–27 application chart.

DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027 final 2026–27 application deadline; earlier first-round cutoff October 25, 2026. The funder states no exact cutoff hour/timezone; rolling review may end earlier if awarded funds run out.

Required next actionEligible KCPS teachers, principals, nurses, counselors and other KCPS educators should read the 2026–27 instructions at https://apply.kcpsef.org/; select the appropriate funding tier per official 2026–27 chart, register/login, enter educational need and ≤200 word proposal, target student population, learning outcomes, project timeline and itemized budget, and submit the portal application as FINAL by Jan 15 2027 (or Oct 25 2026 for first review cycle). Do not request unsupported staff stipends or professional development; keep receipts and report results.

Current statusOpen from October 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027, with initial review cutoff October 25, 2026 and remaining second review cycle through Jan 15, subject to remaining grant funds. KCPS district staff only.Source verification2026-10-25Tracked applicant typesSchool or School District

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Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

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