Grants for early childhood programs, grants for childcare and daycare programs to promote literacy, nutrition & physical activity at preschools including food gardens, outdoor classrooms and playgrounds.
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA K-12 schools for projects and initiatives that support recreational activities and nutrition-based programming. Funding is intended to help schools promote healthy choices, and to increase physical activity and nutrition initiatives while promoting students’ social emotional learning. Award ...
Grants to USA and Territories state educational agencies for educational research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research to provide interested individuals, as well as the general public, with reliable and valid information about education pra...
Grants to Saint Paul, Minnesota nonprofits in Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington counties for programs that address racial equity and improve community vitality. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of community connectedness, economic security and opportunity, education, health, housing, transportation, and hu...
In-kind grants of gift cards and tools to USA and Canada PreK-6 teachers to enhance their classrooms. Funding is intended for teachers who understand the importance of creating a positive learning environment and who prioritize hands-on projects and learning. The purpose of funding is to create classrooms that will set stu...
Grants to USA Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for social and economic development and capacity building opportunities for tribal governments. Funding is intended to support community-driven projects that preserve Native cultures, increase self-sufficiency, and promote commun...
Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet needs at the pre-college education level. The Foundation supports pro...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible regions to bring needed services to the community. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of society, culture, and leisure; education; public issues and information; and human services. Grants are awar...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, community organizations, public education foundations, and after-school programs in multiple locations for education and literacy programming for students of all ages. Funding is intended to support programs that improve opportunities for students in school districts in which the Fund...
Awards of $5,000 to USA school libraries to recognize outstanding programming. Eligible recipients are libraries in K-8 private and public schools, and eligible focus areas of humanities programming include: arts and culture, languages, and social studies. The program should be coordinated and initiated by the school libra...
Grants of $2,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA eligible educators for professional development. The purpose of this program is to support teachers and education professionals in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to prepare teachers to meet the unique needs of students in the 2020-2021 schoo...
Grants of $2,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA eligible educators to address student needs in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant funds may be used to purchase supplies, materials, technology, and equipment. Proposals should focus on supporting individuality and creativity in student learning, while clearl...
Awards of up to $2,500 to USA active and retired educators in multiple states for K-12 public school supplies and educational materials. Prize winners who do not currently work on a school campus can designate a recipient school to be gifted the award. The award is designed to offset the amount educators use from their own...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to promote equality among diverse populations in eligible regions. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is available for start-up costs, capital financing, general operating support, project or pro...
In-kind grants of technology to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs to provide student support and increase student engagement during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Grant recipients will receive software, licenses, and support to implement a chat service that will provide self-help assistance to students, f...
In-kind grants of software and support to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs. Funding is intended to improve the experience of faculty, staff, and students who are learning and working from home during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This program is designed to give institutions the ability to secure acce...
In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International institutions of higher education and K-12 schools for technical support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. The purpose of this program is to help schools move their operations online. Grant recipients will receive in-kind services including a Business Continuit...
Grants to USA organizations to positively impact the lives of Armenian-American youth. Consideration will be given to both local and national projects. The Foundation supports Armenian education, cultural activities, camping, and athletic programs that foster cultural appreciation and knowledge in youth.
Grants valued at $500 to USA and territories PreK-12 individual teachers to purchase books for their classroom. The goal of this program is to increase the accessibility of quality books to as many children as possible by bringing books into classroom libraries. These funds are provided to the individual teacher and not th...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Primary support areas include ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects to improve the quality of life of families and individuals in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for healthcare, education, and community well-being. The funding source has a business presence i...
Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and private and public elementary and secondary schools for children's and youth education programs. Priority areas of funding include the environment, literacy, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and job training.
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. Funding is intended for either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Eligible programs are those that are more than just a one-time event and should be running prog...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due prior to the application deadline. Funding is intended for programs that may help close the opportunity or a...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to implement arts programming and events in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support locally produced projects and events, as well as sponsorship of performances of touring companies and artists. Grants are also available...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public and private institutions in eligible cities to benefit the community. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that focus on strengthening communities, developing lea...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth. Organizations that take innovative approaches, operate with a low overhead, and demonstrate collaborative elements in their work are of particular interest.
Awards of $1,000 to USA K-12 teachers for classroom technology. Funding is intended for teachers who have taught lessons about social responsibility during remote learning. Applicants must create a unique lesson plan about how to use technology to teach social responsibility.
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public entities in eligible areas for programs that promote economic and racial equity for local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, economic and community development, education and...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research on policies that improve the lives of American children and youth between the ages of 5 and 25. Funding is intended to support research that reduces inequality in the social, academic, economic, and behavioral, outcomes of young people. Funding is available for major grants...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for public policy initiatives to advance economic mobility and racial equity in the Great Lakes region. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Program areas include culture, environment, democracy, education ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and school districts in eligible locations to address community needs. Funding is intended to respond to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applicants must serve the people and communities in Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and schools to expand educational opportunities for minority children and youth. A letter of inquiry is required before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to promote educational equity and strengthen a diversified educator workforce.
Grants to Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities affected by Coronavirus (Covid-19) where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants requesting support for capital campaigns or large-scale initiatives must contact program staff pr...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for charitable work and innovative projects and research. An online funding inquiry is required prior to submission of a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of science and deep questions facing humankind, character virtue ...
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. Funding is intended for projects that are related to one or more of the following categories: youth, community, fire and first r...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that address community needs in the New Ulm area. Funding is intended for education, economic development, the arts, and historic preservation. Projects or programs must serve the residents in the New Ulm and surrounding area with...
Grants in the form of a $250 gift card to USA K-12 teachers for classroom supplies that encourage creativity. Applicants will be judged on a sample lesson plan that shows creativity, originality, and potential impact. Funding is intended to award and encourage classroom creativity, which helps foster individuality, express...
Grants and cooperative agreements of up to $80,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools and school systems, IHEs, agencies, and tribal governments in multiple states for youth environmental education projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Applicants may be ...
Grants to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kansas, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, schools, and IHEs for projects and activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for program support, equipment purchases, facilities improvements, and special projects. The Foundation...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible areas for health-related programs. Funding is intended for community-led programming addressing local health concerns in rural regions. Funding is available to organizations o...
Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-8 teachers to incorporate agricultural projects into the classroom curriculum. Funding is intended for projects including, but not limited to, setting up a compost system for the classroom, planting an educational garden, and creating worm bins. Projects must follow organic production and ha...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Minnesota and Wisconsin nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in eligible communities for programs related to the focus areas of youth and education and health and fitness. Short applications must be submitted prior to applying. Eligible communities include the areas in and around Bemidji,...
Grants of $500 to USA educators for classroom projects and lessons related to aviation. Eligible applicants are private, charter, and public school K-12 teachers, homeschooling cooperatives, and STEM coordinators. Grant funds may be used to defray the costs of transportation, field trips, materials, or to fund another type...
Grants averaging $25,000 and grants starting at $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for K-12 general and STEM education programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply.
In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations to expand their capacity to address the needs of underserved populations. The program provides computer donations in order to help organizations provide services such as education, job training, technology training, and health care. Eligible organizations deliver necessary a...
Grants of up to $2,000 and grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and government units for community initiatives and programs that benefit residents in the Funding Source's service area. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application f...
Grants and in-kind support to USA schools to support mental health initiatives for children. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible applicants are schools for children in Pre-K through 12th grade and serve military families. Schools that serve students with 75% or more of studen...
Grants of $2,500 and in-kind support to USA schools for nutrition initiatives. Grants are open to PreK-8 schools in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Texas, Arkansas, Nebraska, and California. Funding is intended to help schools provide a learning environment where students are healthy,...
Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that will benefit residents. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide shelter, food, and clothing; advance quality education, healthcare, and research; and enhance the quality of life for residents in the Austin area.
Grants ranging from $150 to $10,000 to Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties and to USA Native American organizations for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activities, the arts, educat...