Teacher Pipeline Grant

Teacher Pipeline Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Patterson Family Foundation
Amount: US $50,000 - US $500,000
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

The Teacher Pipeline grant by the Patterson Family Foundation supports the recruitment of rural educators, alternative certification, and initiatives to develop a 'grow your own' teacher workforce. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and school districts located in Kansas or western Missouri. Organizations must register to apply, with deadlines set for April 2025. This grant aims to enhance educational opportunities and strengthen communities through dedicated support for teaching professionals.

Overview

Note: The Patterson Family Foundation reviews grant applications in two cycles, allowing us to disburse funds as efficiently as possible. LOIs submitted by February 18th will be considered part of round one and the deadline for these applications will be April 3rd. LOIs submitted after February 18th will be considered part of round two, and the deadline for these applications will be June 29th. 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 Feb 13, 2026 for Round 1 consideration and by 12:00 PM (Noon) CST on May 6, 2026 for Round 2. All registration requests are reviewed for eligibility before access to the Letter of Inquiry (LOI) application is granted. Built on a strong foundation. The Patterson Family Foundation was established to reinvest in rural communities and cultivate values of education and hard work for current and future generations. Currently, the Foundation is led by the adult children of the Patterson Family. Teacher Pipeline Funding for specialized recruitment of rural teachers, alternative certification, and the development of “grow your own” educator workforce initiatives. All beneficiaries pursuing continuing education need to do so at an accredited post-secondary education institution. Projects that will not be considered for funding include: CapitalSalary/Benefits/Compensation for existing public school district

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.