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...

Residency totaling $45,000 to a USA, Canada, or International photographer to work and live for ten months in the Raleigh-Wake County, North Carolina community. The photographer must currently live outside of Wake County. Funding is intended to make photography more accessible to the local community. During the residen...

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 to USA nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, and local and tribal government agencies for school-based programs to address youth victimization and violence. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support evidence-based prevention, intervention, and accountability efforts in a scho...

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 of $20,000 and grants of $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and municipalities to upgrade football field synthetic turf and lighting. Funding is intended to provide high quality, long lasting football fields to disadvantaged communities and to help create a better, safer game for football ath...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations, libraries, schools, and universities for programs and activities that raise awareness about censorship issues and intellectual freedom. Proposed activities must take place during the week of September 22nd through the 28th, during the annual Banned Book...

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and universities to promote wildlife conservation and protection. Program areas broadly include habitat protection, species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and conservation education. ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit animals and their caregivers. Applicants must submit a letter of introduction prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide support to organizations that work with animals to continue their work, help them offer additio...

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...

Scholarships to USA teachers, school psychologists, and school counselors working in Title I schools to participate in a unique professional development opportunity. Applications are invited from professionals who are committed to helping gifted children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Recipients m...

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 of up to $25,000 to USA doctoral candidates for educational research related to STEM policy. The program is intended to support dissertation research on STEM-related educational issues by analyzing data from large-scale national or international datasets. Proposals must use quantitative methods, advance fundamental ...

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...

Prizes to USA student and youth teams that partner with a nonprofit organization on a service project. Entries are accepted from student teams in grades 6-12, or students ages 11-18 who are members of local service organizations and clubs. Each team must have at least three students and a sponsoring teacher or adult superv...

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 of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofits and for-profits, for creative interventions to end poverty on a mass scale. The funding will be used to launch a pilot of the proposed program in any region of the world where extreme poverty e...