Tech Grants for High‑Impact Scholarship Programs

We believe every scholarship dollar should reach students and not get lost in administrative overhead. Tech grants remove software cost as a barrier, so organizations of any size can run professional, equitable award programs.

The Problem We Help Solve

Many organizations know they need a dedicated scholarship or grant management platform, but tight budgets and competing priorities make it hard to justify the investment, even when manual processes are already draining staff time and limiting impact.

The Hidden Cost of “Free” Tools

Juggling applications via email and spreadsheets feels inexpensive, but it creates errors, equity concerns, and staff burnout that are far more costly than a modern system.

Hard to Justify Software Without Clean Reporting

Reporting to boards, donors, and leadership is time‑consuming without a central system, making it harder to tell a clear impact story and secure budget for better tools.

Growth Stalls Without the Right Infrastructure

Scaling programs or adding new awards is hard without modern, flexible software, organizations hit an administrative ceiling long before they hit their impact potential.

What Is a Tech Grant?

A tech grant is a free, in‑kind grant covering access to modern scholarship management software; including platform licenses, setup, onboarding, and core support for a defined grant term. No cash changes hands; the grant covers infrastructure so you can focus on impact.

End‑to‑End Award Infrastructure

Covers the software infrastructure you need to design, accept, review, and disburse awards.

No‑Cost, No‑Obligation Access

No platform fees during the grant term; no obligation to continue afterward.

Exclusively for Organizations

(nonprofits, associations, foundations, corporate programs, education institutions, and other sponsoring organizations).

How Do I Get a Tech Grant From KSF?

Organizations complete a short application. KSF's Board of Directors reviews applications and selects grantees based on documented criteria including mission alignment, organizational capacity, and potential reach; not a heavy grant competition

What We Look For

Mission

Clear educational or opportunity‑focused mission that scholarships or grants can advance. We prioritize organizations serving underrepresented students or addressing gaps in educational access

Capacity

An internal owner and basic capacity to implement a program during the grant term. You don't need a dedicated team, just someone who can own the rollout.

Impact

Openness to sharing high‑level results and a simple story about impact. We'll never ask for student PII, just aggregate outcomes that help us improve.

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Apply For a Kaleidoscope Scholarship Fund Tech Grant

Grants are awarded on a rolling basis as funds allow. Our Board reviews applications quarterly and prioritizes organizations positioned to launch or scale impactful programs.

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