The Kansas Education Enrichment Program (KEEP) is now open to applications from qualifying parents and guardians of Kansas students.
KEEP provides a $1,000 award per student to pay for various educational goods and services that promote learning recovery and facilitate academic enrichment opportunities.
KEEP funds may be used on various enrichment and educational activities, including:
- Day and overnight camps with academic-related curriculum such as music, arts, science, technology, agriculture, mathematics, and engineering
- Curriculum and educational materials, including certain technological devices
- Language classes
- Musical instruments and lessons
- Tutoring
The funds are not eligible for private school tuition.
Eligibility for KEEP funds is determined by financial need, and funds will be distributed to actively enrolled K-12 Kansas students between the ages of 5-18. Students whose household income is less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines are eligible.
Subject to funding availability, future funding may be provided with expanded household income eligibility parameters.
To find if you qualify and to apply for the program, visit www.keep.ks.gov. Program participants will have access to a web and mobile app for using their awarded funds.
Earlier this year, businesses that offer educational opportunities and services were invited to join the KEEP Marketplace to assist students and families. Parents and guardians can now search for those opportunities across Kansas on the KEEP Marketplace. Parents and guardians may also submit requests for additional businesses to be added to the Marketplace if they know of a business that would qualify.
The program is funded with American Rescue Plan Act dollars approved through the SPARK process.
