Will Kenny Foundation

Will Kenny Foundation Welcome to the Will Kenny Foundation, a 501c3 dedicated to building a legacy in honor of Will Kenny.

This group of volunteers will fund scholarships and other science, technology, and robotic education projects in Central Illinois. The Will Kenny Foundation was established in 2024 to honor the life of Will Kenny. While Will left us far too soon, we hope to create a legacy celebrating Will's love of science & technology, especially robotics. This foundation will help fund the Will Kenny Sci-Tech S

cholarship at Peoria Notre Dame. Our long-term goal is to provide science & technology grant support within the Central Illinois Community

⏰ DEADLINE APPROACHING — APPLY NOW! ⏰Grant applications for the Will Kenny STEM Innovation Grant are due March 31 — just...
03/27/2026

⏰ DEADLINE APPROACHING — APPLY NOW! ⏰

Grant applications for the Will Kenny STEM Innovation Grant are due March 31 — just days away!
If you have a STEM project idea involving robotics, engineering, coding, or technology integration, don’t wait. This is your chance to secure funding and bring hands-on STEM learning to your classroom.
📅 Applications close March 31 — no extensions.
📚 Eligible applicants: Peoria-area K–12 educators
Submit your application before time runs out!

⏰ REMINDER: Grant Deadline Approaching! ⏰Submissions for the Will Kenny STEM Innovation Grant are due March 31, 2026! 🚀🤖...
03/09/2026

⏰ REMINDER: Grant Deadline Approaching! ⏰

Submissions for the Will Kenny STEM Innovation Grant are due March 31, 2026! 🚀🤖

If you’re an educator with a bold idea to bring hands‑on STEM learning into your classroom—now’s the time to submit. Grants support projects in robotics, engineering, coding, technology integration, and more.

📅 Deadline: March 31, 2026
📄 Who Can Apply: K–12 educators in Peoria-area schools
💡 Grant Types: Mini Grants & Innovation Grants

Don’t miss this opportunity to spark curiosity, creativity, and innovation for your students.

✨ NEW LOOK, SAME MISSION ✨We’re excited to share the new logo of the Will Kenny Foundation 💙💚This refreshed design refle...
02/02/2026

✨ NEW LOOK, SAME MISSION ✨

We’re excited to share the new logo of the Will Kenny Foundation 💙💚

This refreshed design reflects what we stand for:
🤖 Innovation
🧠 Curiosity
💡 Opportunity
❤️ Community

While our look has evolved, our mission remains the same — honoring Will’s legacy by expanding access to hands‑on STEM learning for students and educators in Central Illinois.

Thank you to our incredible community for being part of this journey. This is just the beginning. 🚀

📄✨ **Need a copy of the STEM Innovation Grant application & guidelines?** ✨📄If anyone needs a copy of the application an...
01/20/2026

📄✨ **Need a copy of the STEM Innovation Grant application & guidelines?** ✨📄

If anyone needs a copy of the application and guidelines, just let us know! We’re happy to share them with you—send a message and we’ll send them your way! 🤖📝

🎉 BIG NEWS, CENTRAL ILLINOIS! 🎉The Will Kenny Foundation is excited to announce the official launch of our STEM Innovati...
01/15/2026

🎉 BIG NEWS, CENTRAL ILLINOIS! 🎉

The Will Kenny Foundation is excited to announce the official launch of our STEM Innovation Grant Program! 🚀🤖✨

Teachers, STEM coaches, and administrators — this is your chance to bring robotics, coding, engineering, 3D printing, and hands‑on innovation directly into your classrooms. 💡🧪🔧

📚 Who Can Apply:
K–12 educators in Central Illinois

💸 Grant Types:
• Mini Grants up to $500
• Innovation Grants up to $2,000

📝 What You’ll Need:
A project idea, simple budget, and a passion for inspiring young minds ❤️🤖

📅 Applications Open Now!!
Follow us for updates and get ready to submit your STEM ideas that honor Will’s legacy and spark imagination in our community’s students.

Let’s build the future together — one robot, one idea, one student at a time.



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Are you looking for a unique last-minute Christmas gift? The Bear whiskey from BLACK BAND Distillery is available! You c...
12/15/2025

Are you looking for a unique last-minute Christmas gift? The Bear whiskey from BLACK BAND Distillery is available! You can purchase a gift basket online, and bottles are available at the distillery. A portion of the proceeds is returned to the Will Kenny Foundation to support local STEM students.

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Our Peoria Notre Dame scholarship application period is approaching on 12/5. We will award $1,000 towards PND tuition to...
11/11/2025

Our Peoria Notre Dame scholarship application period is approaching on 12/5. We will award $1,000 towards PND tuition to one 8th grade student who shares Will’s passion for science and technology. Please send us a direct message for further details!

WE DID IT! Thanks to everyone who made our Whiskey + Robots event unforgettable. The community, the whiskey launch, the ...
09/15/2025

WE DID IT! Thanks to everyone who made our Whiskey + Robots event unforgettable. The community, the whiskey launch, the energy - perfect night!

Our grant applications are opening soon for Central Illinois STEM programs. Please be sure to have your friends in the science & technology field follow our social media to get more details.

Will's legacy is growing!

Meet the dedicated team behind the Will Kenny Foundation!President: Marissa Kenny Vice President: Jill Wright Secretar...
09/09/2025

Meet the dedicated team behind the Will Kenny Foundation!
President: Marissa Kenny
Vice President: Jill Wright
Secretary: Lisa Smith
Treasurer: Emily Kenny-Koposky .kk Director: Adam Kenny

Whiskey + Robots might be over, but The Bear lives on! Grab your bottle now from !
09/09/2025

Whiskey + Robots might be over, but The Bear lives on! Grab your bottle now from !

We had such a great time at Whiskey + Robots! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. BLACK BAND Distillery...
09/08/2025

We had such a great time at Whiskey + Robots! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. BLACK BAND Distillery, you were a great partner! We are looking forward to doing this again next year.

If you have photos of the event, please share in the comments.

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