Advanced and Specialized Course Access

Overview

_Note: Registration is required before applying. This is represented by the pre-proposal deadline above. Organizations will register in the Grants Portal by 12:00 PM (Noon) CST on April 15, 2025 for Round 1 consideration and by 12:00 PM (Noon) CST on July 1, 2025 for Round 2. All registration requests are reviewed for eligibility before access to the Letter of Inquiry (LOI) application is granted._

Committed to your community.

The Patterson Family Foundation, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is a family-led foundation that extends the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson. The Foundation’s mission, “Working together to help rural communities thrive,” is carried forward through strategic grantmaking and other collaborative initiatives that serve rural counties across Kansas and western Missouri.

Our Mission

Working together to help rural communities thrive.

Strategies for Thriving Rural Communities

At the Patterson Family Foundation, we believe that thriving rural communities aren’t just about the numbers—they’re about the people who choose to live there. A strong and engaged community is built on essentials like access to good jobs, quality healthcare, educational opportunities, and a sense of belonging. But keeping rural communities strong doesn’t happen on its own—it takes all of us working together. That’s why we focus on working with local leaders, businesses, and organizations to invest in the areas that matter most, ensuring that rural places don’t just get by but thrive for generations to come.

Advanced and Specialized Course Access

Expanding dual-credit, AP and/or IB and STEM courses to ensure access to advanced learning opportunities for all rural students.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Location:
* Organizations located in or serving a county or community within the Patterson Family Foundation’s Kansas or western Missouri catchment are eligible to apply. 
* Read more about the Patterson Family Foundation’s philanthropic catchment.
* Nonprofit Status:
* Applicants need to be a 501(c)(3) organization, school district, or government entity.

Ineligibility

* Projects that will not be considered for funding include:
* Capital
* Salary/benefits/compensation for existing public school district staff
* The Patterson Family Foundation can only provide funding for charitable activities, therefore, we do not plan to fund for-profit entities through our active grant programs.
* Projects working in or serving communities outside our catchment will not be eligible for grant funding