Athey Science Education and Outreach grant Grant

Athey Science Education and Outreach grant Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kentucky Academy of Science
Amount: Up to US $2,500
Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Summary

The Athey Science Education and Outreach Grant, provided by the Kentucky Academy of Science, supports the development and distribution of science education materials for elementary and secondary schools in Kentucky. Grants, up to $2500, can be used for teaching supplies, travel, and personnel support, encouraging scientific communication and collaboration. This initiative aims to enhance educational resources and engagement in various scientific disciplines across the Commonwealth.

Overview

Kentucky Academy of Science We are a membership based scientific society with thousands of members across the Commonwealth. Our Mission The mission of the Kentucky Academy of Science is to catalyze scientific communication and collaboration that will improve research, education, and evidence-based public engagement within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Athey Science Education and Outreach Grant The Athey Science Education and Outreach Grant pays for the development and/or distribution of science education materials, supplies, or programming to serve elementary and secondary schools in Kentucky. Grants may also be used to develop “tool-kits” of materials and activities that would be available to schools or teachers for science education and outreach. In addition to our grantees’ activities in developing, distributing and using materials for science education, KAS will host these materials and resources online and make them freely available to teachers in Kentucky as practicable. Awards will be made up to $2500. Grants may support work in any of the physical, biological, behavioral, or engineering sciences.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants may be students, professionals, or teachers, and must be members of the Kentucky Academy of Science. Allowable costs Materials & supplies used in teaching activitiesTravel to schools or other destinations where materials are used, including travel, lodging, and meal expenses where necessaryPostage or shipping costsSmall equipmentPersonnel supportEvent registration You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

KAS Grant funds do not provide support for administrative overhead or other such costs not directly associated with the conduct of research.