Kentucky Educators Rising Program and Conference Sponsorship

This sponsorship opportunity is being issued by the Department of Education, an agency of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, and is issued in accordance with KRS 45A.097. The purpose of this document is to solicit one or more sponsors to provide lunch, supplies, advertising, and financial support for the Kentucky Educators Rising Conference. The anticipated award date is June 1, 2026, for a one-year period. Educators Rising Kentucky, formerly known as Future Educators of America (FEA), is the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for middle and high school students interested in the field of education-related careers. As the state affiliate, Educators Rising Kentucky partners with Phi Delta Kappa to create a national network helping students build resources and create connections that can significantly impact educational opportunities through co-curricular and extracurricular activities. Through local chapter or individual membership, Educators Rising Kentucky students have opportunities to participate in projects that assist and recognize educator practices through local, state, and national conferences as well as performance-based competitions. The 2026 Kentucky conference saw a record registration with 986 students and over 100 teachers, chaperones, and judges.