Grants ranging from $20,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, for-profits, school districts, and housing authorities for graduate student dissertation research to inform policies relevant to early education practices. Funding is intended to produce research that will improve the practice and policies of early c...

Grants of up to $25,000 per year and grants of up to $50,000 per year to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the availability of grief support services for underserved children and youth. The purpose of this grant is to expand programs to support bereaved children and teens who are not currently benefiting from existin...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact on the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship resulting in the publication of policy papers, journal articles, and books. The Foundation will also f...

Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 to USA and International nonprofit organizations for grassroots projects that empower girls and women living in extreme poverty. Applications are invited for projects that promote good health, economic self-sufficiency, and education in developing countries. Dining for Women is an...

Grants of up to $5,000 to southwest Minnesota nonprofit organizations and agencies for early childhood education and care through community development and professional training. Funding is intended to improve the quality of early childhood education and care to ensure that children reach their full potential. Areas of...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA K-12 Title 1 school to enhance the quality of STEM education. The prize money will be used for a science lab makeover, or for the purchase of STEM-related supplies, technology, and equipment. Teachers are invited to enter their school in the sweepstakes during the open period.

In-Kind Grants of $200 gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended to support service campaigns for animals, people, and the environment. Successful applications will demonstrate elements of service learning, youth leadership, and c...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $27,000 to USA full-time K-12 teachers and educators to support creative projects in classrooms throughout the country. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. Each of the 100 finalists will receive an award of $2,000. At least one award will be gra...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $7,500 to Central Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in eligible areas for visual or performing arts. Activities should benefit residents of Benton, Stearns, Sherburne, and Wright counties. Funds are intended for program development and implementation and gene...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to Central Minnesota nonprofit, schools, and government entities to promote positive and lasting change in Benton, Stearns, and Sherburne Counties. Focus areas for funding include education, economy, and community engagement. The Foundation is looking to build partnerships during the g...

Grants averaging less than $7,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and schools to enhance services that benefit hungry people and provide shelter for homeless individuals and those experiencing domestic violence. Funding is primarily intended to help organizations expand and im...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for investigations into practices and policies that improve the lives of American children and youth ages 5 - 25. Funding is intended to support research that generates change by contributing to a body of knowledge that can improve the lives of young people and reduce ine...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities for community building programs in the Rockville, Cold Spring, and Richmond area. Program areas include education, social services, civic, and arts and culture. Funding is intended for new or expanded programs and proj...

Awards of $250 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 students for inspiring and outstanding projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended for creative activities that emphasize a commitment to sustainability. Preference will be given to applications that include supporting materials, such as videos, pictures, ...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; hospitals; skills training; educational programs; programming for youth, seniors, and people who are handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities; and other programs that...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Central Minnesota nonprofits, government agencies, and school districts for start-ups and capacity building programs to strengthen businesses and nonprofits and address workforce shortages. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority consideration is giv...

Grants to West Central Minnesota nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the Funding Source’s service area of Pope, Stevens, Douglas, Stearns, Ottertail, Grant, and Todd counties. Program areas include economic development, community services, youth and education, disaster relief, and the environment. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that are funding source members for educational programming related to Down syndrome. Funding is intended to host programs for medical professionals, self-advocates, parents, and teachers. The proposal must be for a new educational progra...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofits, governmental organizations, and schools for projects that benefit local residents in Todd and Wadena Counties. Projects should align with the following areas of focus: disaster relief, economic development, community service, environment, education, and youth. The following factors will ...

Grants to USA and Territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, public governmental institutions, and individuals for research projects focused on health and nutrition for infants and young children, ages 0-3. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to the full proposal. Priority funding is intended for re...

Awards starting at $25,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Canada (excluding Quebec) founders of nonprofit social impact organizations to recognize work benefiting low and middle-income women and children. Prizes are intended to reward pioneering individuals who have made strides in the areas of education, social reform, health, ...

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $35,000 to USA faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and doctoral-level scholars for educational research projects. Funding is intended to build research capacity and advance knowledge in education and STEM education learning. The Grants Progr...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations to address local community needs. Program areas include education, human welfare, arts and culture, and civic enhancement. The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to prepare individuals for economic independence throug...

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA nonprofits, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and public libraries to promote literacy for youth in states where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support literacy programs that target K-12 students who are: - Below grade level readers; - Readers with ...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, and schools to purchase playground equipment to be used for the construction or renovation of a playground. Funding is intended to serve children from low-income families by creating safe play spaces for local communities, including the replacement of un...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Western Wisconsin, and Southwest Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools to improve facilities used by youth softball or baseball programs. Eligible renovation projects include the upgrading of essential fiel...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education for user authentication software for staff and students. The grants covers hosting, licensing, support costs, and professional services associated with implementing the Multi-Factor Authentication solution. Adapti...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to implement a student information system (SIS). Funding is intended for licensing, support costs, hosting, and professional services related to the implementation of the system. Campus Consortium grants are designed to give inst...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and services to meet the educational needs of youth and children experiencing homelessness. Funding is intended to eliminate obstacles for homeless youth to participate in school and to improve student aca...

Grants of $1,000 to USA K-12 teachers to purchase virtual reality equipment for classroom use. Funding is intended to enhance student engagement and educational experiences by means of interactive learning. To apply, teachers submit a creative lesson plan detailing their proposed use of VR equipment in the classroom. Wi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research to improve educational practice. Funding is intended for research projects that span the life course from early childhood to adult learning, as well as those that focus on contexts outside of school. In this program, ...

Grants to USA scholars for innovative research addressing factors that contribute to inequality in America. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Studies will address how economic, political, and social inequalities have affected outcomes in these areas. This includes equality of access and ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic scholars in collaboration with education practitioners for education research projects. An Intent to Apply is required prior to submitting a full application. Research conducted by the partnerships is intended to result in new insights into the processes, practices, and po...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects aimed to enhance the welfare of infants and children up to age 7. Funding is intended to support early childhood play and education, early childhood welfare, and parenting education. The definition of Welfare includes physical and mental health, s...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Awards of $10,000 to USA K-12 teachers to recognize innovative projects that advance literacy and encourage students to become lifelong readers. One award will be given to a teacher who fosters a love of poetry in students and one award will be given to a teacher who inspires students to read all genres of writing. Nomi...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for focused symposia and small research conferences. The symposia and research conferences should advance and build upon best practices in education research in the fields of exploring human learning and thriving, developing high-quality educators and leade...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families in need, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth....

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofits and government agencies to improve the quality of life in the Winona region. Proposals must be reviewed with Foundation staff prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include health, social services, environment, civic or education issues, arts, and cultu...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the food system, and enhance public health. Applications are invited from both small and mid-sized organizations for either specific projects or general operating support. Priority is given to applicants that address ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to cover the hosting, licensing, and professional service costs of implementing a single-login/sign-on solution for campus portals. The program will allow end users to enter their login information only once to access the supported a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education for an assessment process that will help protect individual privacy rights. The assessment will include a thorough audit, an onsite visit, and a recommendation report. In addition, grant awardees will be eligible for exclusive consor...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofits to develop new services or expand existing services that support caregivers who have taken on the role of surrogate parents to young relatives. Funding is intended to be used over a two-year period to develop the program activities. Priority will be given to organizations that have acces...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to enhance the quality of life in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an initial inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funds may be requested for general operating support, projects and programs, and capital su...

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs and projects in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area for affordable housing, education, and health and human services. New applicants must submit an LOI prior to the submission of a full application. Grants are made primarily in the Twin Ci...

Grants of $500 to USA K-12 teachers and principals for classroom technology supplies, software, or hardware. Eligible purchases may include, but are not limited, to: tablets, computers, software, green screens, 3D printers, and hi-tech biology supplies. Proposals must address this quarter's theme of media usage in the clas...

Grants starting at $50,000 to rural Minnesota organizations for programs and projects that focus on promoting healthy, inclusive rural communities. Funding will specifically be provided for proposals that focus on the Itasca area, community leadership, and expanding opportunities for community residents. Focus Area 1 -...

Grants of $2,500 and art supplies valued at $1,000 to USA and Canada PreK-8 schools whose principal is a funding source member for art-infused professional development programs that utilize creative capacity-building. Funding is intended to create a long-term school-wide commitment to art education and to help students dev...

Grants to North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to meet basic needs and promote economic self-sufficiency and social and civic participation of area residents. Funding is intended to support programs, general operations, and, for community foundations on...