Overview
The Trust’s investment in teaching, leadership, and professional development for educators is motivated by a desire to not only enhance the educational experience for students in a classroom or institution but also by a commitment to supporting the career goals, satisfaction, and personal growth of educators.
Eligible Project Types
The Kenan Trust will fund projects that:
- Promote the acquisition of new or expanded teaching skills for educators;
- Offer leadership development training for educators; staff; and administration; or
- Offer more general professional development opportunities for educators; staff; and administrators related to career advancement, personal growth, or career satisfaction and resilience.
Eligible Organizations
The Trust will consider proposals for the types of projects listed above from:
- K-12 educational institutions seeking training for teachers, staff, or administrators; or
- Post-Secondary Institutions offering or seeking training for faculty, staff, or administrators
Size and Duration of Grants
Grants in this focus area will generally range from $250,000 to $500,000. Grant durations will typically span 1 – 2 years but may be extended further.
Please note, the grant size and duration listed here are meant as a general guide. A Kenan Grant Officer will work closely with organizations advancing to later stages of our grant process to tailor grant requests if needed.
Featured Grant in Developing Educational Leaders: Hampton University
The Kenan Trust awarded a multi-year grant to Hampton University for the Leadership Excellence Advancement and Development (LEAD). The cornerstone of the program is the Leadership Academy for Faculty which provides HBCU faculty with access to advanced leadership training and mentoring resources. Grant funding also supported a Leadership Summit which was designed to bring together faculty, administrators, and academic professionals interested in gaining leadership skills through workshops and discussions focused on best practices in leadership. Finally, the Trust provided funding for a Leadership Podcast Series which features stories and insights from HBCU faculty, administrators, and other professionals which highlights the distinct challenges and achievements of each leader.
