Excellence in Education Grant Program

Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

Grant application reviews will begin after applications close.
Teachers, principals, superintendents, or other school administrators may submit a grant application for project funding.

FUNDING PRIORITIES
The Chamber provides funding assistance to supplement areas within the school systems where there are insufficient funds to meet student needs and where the purpose enlightens students academically, e.g. additional equipment for science, technology, engineering, art, music, drama, etc.

Athletic/sporting activities and booster clubs are not eligible for funding.

REVIEW POLICY
The Southeast Kentucky Chamber reviews all applications following the application deadline. Decisions for grant awards, amounts, and recipients are final.

CONDITIONS
Applications are reviewed for the following conditions:
1. Only one application submitted per school per year.
2. Collaborative applications between schools are encouraged IF schools have similar needs and funding will have a positive impact on more students.
  - If a collaborative application is submitted, state so on the “School and Grade” line on application.
3. The budget for the project is to range from $500 - $1,500 (per school if collaborative).
4. Sufficient local and other support exists to ensure the project will be implemented and continue after the grant period where appropriate.
5. A collaborative network exists that will be positively affected by the grant.
6. Students or teachers within the school will be directly and positively affected by the grant.
7. The application must specify the following:
  • Deadline for use of funds and project completion date.
  • Defined start and end date of the project.
  • Statement of need with outcomes and expectations.
8. Recent recipients may apply. Priority will be given to applicants who have not received funding within the last two grant cycles.
IF SELECTED
A one-page project evaluation report, including the outcomes achieved, is required upon completion of the project. A representative of the Chamber of Commerce may conduct site visits during the project. The report requires a minimum of 10 high-quality digital photos and must be received no later than May 1, 2026.
Grant Application

Thoroughly complete all areas of the application. Additional information may be included as an attachment to the application. You are encouraged to include as much information as necessary to fully describe the project.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Date*

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Date
School Name:*
School District:*
Grade range the project will impact:*
Contact Person Name:*
Contact Person Title:*
School Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Second Email (if applicable):
example@example.com
Grant Amount Requested:*
Up to $1,500
Describe the project:*
Include a statement of need for grant support, expectations/outcomes, components or logistics, the population and number expected to benefit from the grant, and the time period which the grant will be used.
Names and qualifications of staff involved with the project:*
A plan to evaluate effectiveness of the project:*
Include time-specific goals, a description of information collected to measure progress and how information will be collected. If applicable, include baseline or current levels.
Project budget:*
Include revenues, expenses, and matching funds (where applicable). If applying for a grant for equipment, please list the product, company, price, and quantity needed. If project funding exceeds the amount of this grant application, indicate full project budget.
Provide any additional information about the project:
Upload any additional files relevant to the project:

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Grant Payment Date Requested:*

MonthDayYear
Grants are typically awarded by mid-December.
The following administrators have reviewed and approved this application.*

School PrincipalSuperintendent
Applicant Signature:

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Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
The application portal closes December 1 and grants are typically awarded by mid-December each year.
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Grant Application