America Kids FIRST Scholarship Program

10/12/2026

100% Free. Zero hidden catches. 📚💡

Partnering with America Kids FIRST costs participating schools nothing. Learn how your school can expand opportunities for students today!

Visit our website to get started👇www.AmericaKidsFIRST.com

10/09/2026

What an incredible and uplifting evening! Members of the America Kids First team had the absolute privilege of attending the TPUSA Faith: Make Heaven Crowded Tour 2026 stop in Charlotte, NC! 🇺🇸✨

We left inspired, re-energized, and more committed than ever to standing up for our kids, our faith, and our country’s future!

10/08/2026

We are officially 84 days from the landmark launch of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program on January 1, 2027!

Understanding scholarship eligibility doesn't have to be complicated! 📚

Who qualifies for scholarships under the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program?

All K-12 students who are eligible for public elementary or secondary school enrolment and meet the 300% Area Median Gross Income (AMGI) limit qualify🍎📚

Check your eligibility and explore options at PalmettoKidsFIRST.com!

10/06/2026

We are officially 86 days from the landmark launch of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program on January 1, 2027!

One of the most common questions we receive from schools is how many of their current and prospective families will actually qualify for scholarships. Based on the program’s income criteria, approximately 91.7% of K-12 students in South Carolina meet the eligibility requirements.

How can families check if they qualify right now?

We have launched a quick, interactive Income Eligibility Tool on our website. Families can check their specific household eligibility by visiting https://www.palmettokidsfirst.com/parents/

10/03/2026

We are officially 8️⃣9️⃣ days from the landmark launch of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program on January 1, 2027! 🍎

🚨The BIG NEWS:

This week the Treasury has published the (1) Temporary & (2) Proposed Regulations for the IRS Code Section 25F Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program.

Biggest win? Married couple filing jointly can donate a total of $3,400 ($1,700 per spouse) and receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit.

👉 https://www.americakidsfirst.com

10/01/2026

We are officially 91 days away from the landmark launch of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program on January 1, 2027!

BREAKING NEWS: The long-awaited U.S. Treasury Regulations were just released this morning at 8:45 AM!

‼️Treasury has officially ruled that married couples filing jointly can donate up to $3,400 in total (doubling the individual limit of $1,700). This is a massive win for our schools, donors, and students!‼️

📢 You are invited to an urgent Zoom Informational Session TODAY at 2:00 PM!

We will be reviewing the key details and takeaways from the newly released U.S. Department of the Treasury regulations governing SGOs and program operations so your school can hit the ground running.

When: TODAY, Thursday, Oct 1st @ 2:00 PM
Where: Zoom
Interested in joining? Email us right now at [email protected] to receive the Zoom link!

09/24/2026

We are officially 98 days from the landmark launch of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC) program on January 1, 2027!

If you are new to our community, a historic shift in American education is officially underway and Palmetto Kids FIRST is leading the charge right here in South Carolina. Passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, this program gives families unprecedented access to K-12 educational freedom at ZERO net cost to taxpayers.

Beginning January 1, 2027, taxpayers can contribute up to $1,700 annually ( potentially $3,400 for joint filers) to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations like Palmetto Kids FIRST and receive a 100% dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit. You can simply redirect the federal income taxes you already owe into scholarships for local students.

Interested to learn more? Join our mailing list:

How to Get Involved Today

🍎For Schools: palmettokidsFIRST.com/schools
🍎For Parents: palmettokidsFIRST.com/parents.
🍎For Donors & Taxpayers: palmettokidsFIRST.com/donors

04/08/2023

We are wishing you all the love and happiness that only Easter can bring. Have a joyous celebration with your family!

02/07/2023

“My approach avoids that problem because the $100 million in the first year of the PACE program doesn’t rely upon money coming out of the general fund,” Davis said. “It allows for the creation of so-called scholarship funding organizations. These are private organizations and groups that would solicit donations from big corporations. The pitch would be, ‘Hey, if you give money for these special needs scholarships or exceptional needs scholarships or whatever it is, you get to write that off your state taxes dollar for dollar. So, it doesn’t cost you anything.’”

Will the House follow suit?

01/31/2023

The “School Choice” Money!!! ESA Vote Today - This legislative corruption is pervasive in South Carolina “politics” … and MUST STOP!!!

Today we are expecting a VOTE on the ESA