The John & Sandy Goldwater State Challenge Grant

The John & Sandy Goldwater State Challenge Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kids’ Chance of America
Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000
Last Updated: October 02, 2025

Summary

The John & Sandy Goldwater State Challenge Grant, offered by Kids’ Chance of America, aims to provide scholarships for children of workers injured on the job. This initiative focuses on increasing scholarship funds, expanding the number of awards, and enhancing the average scholarship value. States selected for funding must submit progress reports and participate in a longitudinal impact study by 2028, ensuring accountability and positive outcomes for the children supported.

Overview

About Kids’ Chance Our purpose is to give the kids of workers who have been critically or fatally injured on the job a chance at a better future. Workers get injured on the job every day. And when a worker is seriously or fatally injured, it doesn’t just affect them, it affects their entire family — especially their kids. Thinking about the future is put off, and when the time comes, the cost of higher education can be well out of reach. Every kid should have a chance at a better future. That’s why our 50 state organizations provide scholarships and support to ensure our kids can complete their education and pursue their desired career paths. Since our inception, we have collectively awarded more than 11,000 scholarships, totaling over $42 million. Kids’ Chance of America unites the workers’ compensation community in support of these kids and their families. We provide resources, develop sustainable state organizations, and power the pipeline of eligible applicants. The John & Sandy Goldwater State Challenge Grant Funded projects must demonstrate how they will drive progress in the following key metrics: More Money – Significant increases in scholarship dollars raise.More Kids – A substantial rise in the number of scholarships awarded.Scholarship Value Growth – Growth in the average dollar value of each scholarship awarded. Selected states must submit: A mid-point reportA final completion reportParticipation in a longitudinal impact report to be completed in 2028 to assess lasting change Use of service providers: All service providers must be fully vetted by KCOA.

Eligibility

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