grant program:Elevate Grants
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Elevate Grants
FrequencyQuarterly
(Multiple grants awarded)
AmountUp to $5,000 each
Who can applyTeachers • Administrators
what it's forInnovative initiatives up $5K that require funding beyond general district funding.
Let us help you bring fresh ideas to life and enrich your classroom in new and meaningful ways!
The USD 232 Education Foundation is excited to launch ELEVATE!, a new grant program 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 balance of the 2025-26 school year.
In 2025, 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.
Remaining Application Window Opening / Closing Dates for the current school year.
January 21 / February 16
March 25 / April 13
Contact the FoundationUSD 232 Education Foundation
35200 W 91st Street
De Soto, KS 66018
Phone: (913) 667-6200
“We wanted to make grant funds more easily accessible to teachers and building leaders.”
—Kevin Jeffries, Executive Director