Art of Humankindness Mini-Grant Initiative

Saint Joseph Health, in partnership with The Fayette Education Foundation and LexArts, is pleased to announce the Art of Humankindness Grant as part of its hospital based youth violence prevention initiative. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to support elementary art teachers as they create activities, projects and programs that promote kindness, empathy, friendship and compassion within the school community.

Application Requirements

IMPORTANT DATES

• February 28, 2026     Deadline to submit Statement of Interest (required)
• March 2 – April 16, 2026        Application (online) open
• March 5, 2026 from  3-4 p.m.  OPTIONAL information session
• March 19, 2026  from 3:45-4:45 p.m.  OPTIONAL information session

Eligibility

Title I-eligible elementary schools within the Fayette County Public School district are invited to submit proposals for the Saint Joseph Health Art of Humankindness Grant Initiative. How to apply:

• Download the application requirements and funding priorities
• Submit the online Statement of Interest on or before February 28, 2026
• Submit your Intent to Apply to the FCPS grants department

For those who submit a Statement of Interest by February 28, the online application will open March 2, 2026 and close at 11:59 p.m. on April 16, 2026. Optional information sessions will be March 5 from 3-4 p.m. and March 19 from 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Important Documents

Statement of Interest (must complete in order to apply; due no later than February 28)

Application (opens March 2)

Principal Approval form (required to submit application)

Budget Worksheet (required to submit application)

Rubric (to help you complete your application)