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ELEVATE! Grants

Frequency

Quarterly
(Multiple grants awarded)

Amount

Up to $5,000 each

Who can apply

Teachers • Administrators 

what it's for

Innovative initiatives that require funding beyond general district funds.

Let us help you bring fresh ideas to life and enrich your classroom in new and meaningful ways!

The USD 232 Education Foundation ELEVATE! grant program is designed to better serve our educators and students. This streamlined initiative combines three previous grant programs into one, offering application opportunities every quarter throughout the year. Below are the application windows for the 2026–27 school year.

The foundation will award up to $50,000 in grant funding to support innovative ideas that elevate student learning experiences. Grants range from $250 to $5,000, allowing flexibility for projects of all sizes.

2026-27 Application Window

  • Quarter 1: August 28–September 4

  • Quarter 2: October 23–October 30

  • Quarter 3: January 29–February 5

  • Quarter 4: March 26–April 2

Contact the Foundation

USD 232 Education Foundation
35200 W 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018

Phone: (913) 667-6200

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“We wanted to make grant funds more easily accessible to teachers and building leaders.”

— Liz Anne Mcelhaney, Executive Director