Applications are now being accepted for the for Adult Learning Grant.
Donor Name: Patterson Family Foundation
State: Kansas, Missouri
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/13/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This opportunity supports adult learners in building literacy, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning skills. Funding helps reduce barriers to participation and expands equitable access to evidence-based education that prepares adults for meaningful employment, civic engagement, and personal advancement. Projects should strengthen community-based programs, support innovation, and align adult learning with local workforce needs, with priority given to organizations in the rural catchment area or partnering with local employers. Applicants should plan to report on learner participation, skills or credentials gained, employment or career advancements, and partnerships that connect adult learners to local opportunities.
Eligible Uses of Funds
- Funding for new instructors and staff training
- Instructional materials
- Technology and digital learning tools
- Outreach and recruitment
- Support services that reduce participation barriers
- Program evaluation and data collection
Eligbility Criteria
- Location: Eligible applicants must be located in or directly serving a county or community within the Patterson Family Foundation’s Kansas or western Missouri catchment area.
- Nonprofit Status: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, public school district, government entity, or be sponsored by an organization that meets these classifications.
For more information, visit Patterson Family Foundation.
