KEDC Grants

09/29/2026

💵 Smart money moves start here!

Rowan County Middle School GEAR UP ELEVATE 7th graders kicked off a financial literacy series with the UK 4-H Extension Office! Their first lesson with 4-H Agent Jayme Parks explored Needs vs. Wants, helping students learn to make thoughtful spending decisions as they prepare for November’s Reality Store.

09/28/2026

🚀 It’s Time to Get Back to the Grants!

Today’s the day—the application for the 2026–2027 KEDC Grants year is officially live!

Get ready for another exciting year of professional learning, meaningful connections, innovative ideas, and opportunities to make an impact in your classroom, school, and district.

⚡ Your next grant experience starts now.

👉 Apply Here: https://forms.gle/hxgwgx5VVgvxfKLM7

We can’t wait to see where this grant year takes you!

09/25/2026

📸 Gifts, grins, and GEAR UP spirit! Harrison County Middle School wrapped up National GEAR UP Week with gifts and group pictures to capture the celebration!

09/25/2026

💬 Hear it from the students! Lewis County Middle School students are celebrating National GEAR UP Week by sharing how GEAR UP is helping them prepare for their futures!

09/25/2026

📸 All together for a bright future!

Morgan County Middle School wrapped up National GEAR UP Week with a group photo to capture the celebration! Here’s to big dreams, exciting goals, and taking the next steps toward college and career success! 🎓✨

09/25/2026

Rockcastle County Middle School students wrapped up National GEAR UP Week at the Somerset Community College Roadshow hosted by Rockcastle Area Technology Center. Students explored the college’s different programs and learned how their interests could connect to future careers!

09/24/2026

✈️ Future goals are taking flight at Johnson County Middle School! Students explored aviation careers with a guest speaker, and Superintendent Thom Cochran signed a proclamation recognizing National GEAR UP Week!

09/24/2026

💡 Bright ideas, big dreams! Bourbon County Middle School students are lighting the way to their future by sharing their career goals in a colorful display for National GEAR UP Week!

09/24/2026

09/24/2026

As part of National GEAR UP Week, Rockcastle County Middle School students received their 21st Century Scholar Certificates and wore their GEAR UP ELEVATE shirts.