Grant Application

The Kahler Foundation Grant is awarded to educational programs from Clinton, Eaton, or Ingham counties for their impact on students. Five $1,000 grants will be awarded to the winning programs. 

DEADLINE: All applications must be submitted by midnight on Wednesday October 15, 2025

ELIGIBILITY

• Your program must serve K-12 students at a Michigan public school or intermediate school district (ISD)
• Your program must have operated for at least one year
• Preference given to middle school programs

CRITERIA

• Programs must be active in a Clinton, Eaton, or Ingham County public school or ISD
• Programs must demonstrate educational impact in areas such as STEAM, Literacy, Social/Emotional Well-Being, Mental and Behavioral Health, Arts, or Community Impact
• Programs must be lead by the district, teachers, or students 

RECOGNITION

Winners will receive:

• $1,000 to enhance their program
• Certificate of Achievement
• Presentation at district
• Congratulatory notice to your principal and superintendent