John Dewey Learning Academy, Ozawkie, KS  greatly appreciates the mentoring and supplies provided by the KHPA grant to build our apiary and learn all about honeybees! The addition of honeybees will benefit our local farmers, wineries, gardeners, and tree nurseries by improving pollination rates.  We look forward to attending area elementary schools and community gatherings to educate students and community members about our honeybee project, showcase products from our apiary, and emphasize the importance of honeybees to the ecosystem.

St. Andrews is a small Episcopal church in Derby, KS. Blessed with five acres of land in the middle of our suburban town and our goal is to utilize the land to the betterment of those in our community. We will be starting a community garden for anyone to join but will specifically offer plots to an inner-city organization based in Wichita that helps those with severe mental illness. Gardening and being outdoors has immense benefits for people’s physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing and we will be teaching them how to grow and prepare their own food. The bees will be an integral part to this process as we will be able to show the relationship pollinators have with food production. Our parish is also the meeting location for a local Girl Scout troop and a 4-H club. We will partner with them on beekeeping education

Applications for the 2026 grant will be accepted between May 20, 2026 to October 20, 2026.
 For more information on the grant and to apply please email khpascholarship@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest.

Altoona-Midway Middle/High School Future Farmers of America (FFA)  and Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) are working together to support our beehive initiative. Future Farmers of America is a national organization that aims to prepare students for leadership roles in agriculture, providing them with skills in farming, business, and technology. FFA promotes personal growth, community service, and career development through various educational programs and competitions. It encourages young people to explore careers in agriculture, fostering a passion for the industry and its future. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a nonprofit organization that empowers young people to become leaders in their families, careers, and communities. It focuses on personal growth, leadership development, and community service through various programs and activities. FCCLA provides members with opportunities to enhance their skills in areas like family dynamics, career preparation, and community involvement.