Private Education Grants

The Middlesex Saving Bank's Social Service Grant Program is designed to fund projects and programs that address critical social needs within the communities it serves. The program aligns with the foundation's mission to support vulnerable populations and improve quality of life by focusing on fundamental areas such as shelter, hunger security, and basic needs. This initiative demonstrates a strategic priority to foster community well-being and stability through targeted financial support, reflecting a theory of change that by addressing foundational needs, broader societal improvements can be achieved. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are low- and moderate-income individuals and families, as well as vulnerable populations, including the homeless, those experiencing food insecurity, and veterans and first responders. The impact goals are to provide essential resources and support that lead to improved living conditions, increased access to food, and enhanced physical and mental well-being for these groups. The program aims to create tangible, positive changes in the lives of those facing significant challenges. The program's priorities and focus areas are clearly defined: Shelter, encompassing affordable housing, homebuyer education, foreclosure prevention, and emergency home repairs; Hunger Security, which supports initiatives providing food to vulnerable populations, with a stipulation that no more than 25% of the grant can be used for direct food purchases; Clothing and Basic Needs, focusing on providing essential items like clothing and personal hygiene products; and Veterans & First Responders, dedicated to projects that benefit their physical and mental health. These focus areas indicate the foundation's commitment to a holistic approach to social welfare. Expected outcomes include a reduction in homelessness, increased food security, improved access to basic necessities, and better support systems for veterans and first responders. Measurable results could involve the number of individuals housed, meals provided, basic needs kits distributed, and participants in well-being programs. The grant size ranges from $10,000 to $100,000, though grant requests considered are up to $20,000, indicating a focus on funding a greater number of impactful, smaller-scale projects. Eligibility requires applicants to be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities within the bank's geographic areas, reinforcing the foundation's strategic priority to invest directly in local community development.

This grant provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that deliver essential services and enriching programs in health, education, arts, and community development.

This grant provides funding to support projects that improve mental health services and treatment for individuals with serious mental illness in Montana, focusing on prevention, crisis intervention, and transitional support.

The 2024 Sustainable Communities Grant Program, a collaborative effort between Delmarva Power and the Delaware Nature Society (DelNature), aims to distribute $35,000 to support open space and resiliency projects within Delmarva Power's service area in Delaware and Maryland. This program continues Delmarva Power's commitment to sustainability, having already provided over $235,000 in grants for similar projects since 2020. The initiative aligns with both organizations' missions to foster environmental well-being and community strength. The program targets municipalities, recreational authorities, and nonprofits operating within the Delmarva Power service area. The grants, each up to $10,000, are designed to fund projects demonstrating significant impact across several key areas. The overarching impact goals are to strengthen natural systems and provide reliable community resources in emergencies, thereby addressing the realities of climate change and increasing extreme weather events. The grant program prioritizes projects focusing on Open Space Preservation, Conservation & Habitat Improvements, Environmental Conservation, and Community Resiliency. Community Resiliency is a broad focus, encompassing community engagement and education regarding resiliency, the purchase of energy storage solutions, and solar installations, including mobile solar units. This holistic approach ensures that projects can address various facets of environmental and community preparedness. Expected outcomes include enhanced natural systems, increased community preparedness for severe weather, and innovative solutions for emergency resource provision. The program encourages initiatives that not only mitigate the effects of climate change but also build resilience within communities. By funding projects that strengthen natural systems and offer reliable resources during emergencies, the program aims to achieve measurable improvements in local sustainability and safety.

The Texas Farm Bureau's Ag Mechanics Grant Program is designed to support agricultural mechanical and metal technologies educators by providing additional resources. This grant aims to enhance the skills of students in Agricultural Mechanics and Metal Technology through the education of 9th to 12th grade teachers. These teachers must be addressing Agriculture Mechanics and Metal Technologies, Agriculture Structures Design and Fabrication, Agriculture Equipment Design and Fabrication, and/or Agricultural Power Systems as per TEKS standards in a public or accredited non-public secondary educational institution.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government units in Nebraska and Western Iowa to support projects that enhance college access, youth development, economic opportunities, community amenities, and overall community capacity.

This grant provides funding to support projects that empower historically underserved farming communities in the Northeast U.S. by addressing systemic barriers and promoting equitable agricultural practices.

The Berkeley FILM Foundation (BFF) is offering its 2024 General Grant program, aligning with its mission to support films that demonstrate social consciousness and highlight diverse narratives. The foundation prioritizes stories of oppression or historical mistreatment, celebrations of underrepresented communities, films addressing environmental degradation or climate change, educational films on lesser-known science, health, or local history, and profiles of individuals who challenge norms or fight the status quo. This strategic focus aims to leverage the power of film to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire change around critical societal issues, reflecting a theory of change that impactful storytelling can drive social progress. The grant program targets filmmakers who reside or work in specific Bay Area cities: Berkeley, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, or Oakland. Applicants must be primary creators (Director or Producer) of the work, at least 18 years old, and have resided or worked in a qualified city for at least one year. This geographic and role-based eligibility ensures that the foundation's resources directly benefit the local filmmaking community and support original creative visions. By empowering these local storytellers, BFF aims to strengthen the regional film ecosystem and amplify voices from within these communities. BFF provides grants across production, post-production, and distribution stages of film projects, specifically excluding pre-production or development phases. This focus on later stages suggests a strategic priority to support projects that are already off the ground and have a clearer path to completion and audience engagement. Regular grants typically range from $2,500 to $15,000, with special awards such as The Saul Zaentz Award ($25,000), The Al Bendich Award ($20,000), The Saul Zaentz Award for Underserved Communities ($25,000), and two Jonathan Logan Elevate Awards ($25,000 each). These larger awards likely reflect an intent to provide more substantial support for projects with exceptional promise or those that align strongly with specific foundation initiatives, such as supporting underserved communities. Expected outcomes of the program include the completion and dissemination of documentary films that align with BFF's mission. Measurable results would likely involve the number of films funded, their successful completion and distribution, and the themes they explore. The eligible genres, Short Documentary (40 minutes or less) and Long Documentary (over 40 minutes), further define the scope of projects BFF seeks to support, indicating a clear strategic priority for non-fiction storytelling. By investing in these documentary films, BFF aims to achieve its impact goals of fostering social consciousness, shedding light on untold stories, and promoting dialogue on important environmental, social, and historical topics.

The FY25 Workforce Development Grant is dedicated to supporting educational and training opportunities aimed at enhancing workforce capabilities. With a special focus on populations such as people with disabilities, high school juniors and seniors, non-traditional students, nonprofit professionals, and skilled workers in critical sectors, the grant provides up to $7,500 for qualified applicants. Programs eligible for funding include summer work experiences, pre-apprenticeship programs, internships, occupational skills training with recognized credentials, concurrent educational programs, and leadership development initiatives. Additional consideration is given based on the scope of impact, collaborative efforts, organizational competence, and fiscal sustainability of applying organizations. Grant renewed every year.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations and qualified teaching artists to deliver enriching arts programs to K-12 public school students in Buncombe County and Asheville City Schools, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas.

This grant provides financial support to female visual artists in the Houston area to help fund their creative projects in contemporary art.

This funding opportunity provides $4,000 to assist non-traditional researchers, students, and others with financial challenges in conducting research at Penn State’s Eberly Family Special Collections Library, focusing on various topics such as women writers and African American history.

This funding opportunity supports Nevada-based nonprofit organizations and public institutions in executing arts and cultural projects that benefit local communities.

This funding opportunity supports small, volunteer-run organizations with annual incomes under £350,000 that are working on grassroots projects for long-term social change and non-violent action.

Stark Community Foundation and its family of donors help improve the lives of area residents by providing Community Responsive Grants to local organizations in support of community-based programs and services. Grants are awarded from the Foundation's Community Charitable Fund to areas such as arts, education, environment, health, human services and neighborhoods. Donors also provide grant funding in scholarships and directly to organizations through their established Donor Advised Funds, Designated Funds and Field of Interest Funds.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Douglas County, Minnesota, to support health and wellness initiatives that address the needs of residents experiencing poverty.

The Essex Community Fund (ECF) at Adirondack Foundation invites local nonprofits, schools, churches, and municipalities to apply for grant funding. Eligible projects must serve town of Essex residents through community services, beautification, historic preservation, culture, the arts, education, or programs for youth and senior citizens. The deadline to apply is May 24. ECF gives strong preference to capacity building grants or modest one-time capital projects. It does not award grants for ongoing operating expenses. While grants typically range from $250 to $2,000, the maximum a potential grantee can request is $5,000. After reviewing applications, the ECF committee anticipates making grant recommendations in June with funding available as early as July. Applications must be submitted online through Adirondack Foundation’s Online Grants Manager: adirondackfoundation.org/granting/online-grants-manager For more information about ECF grants, please call Colleen Van Hoven at (518) 569-3141 or email colleenvanhoven@gmail.com or email leslee.mounger@adkfoundation.org. To learn more about community funds at Adirondack Foundation, visit adirondackfoundation.org. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: May

Value: The Highland Area Community Foundation (H.A.C.F.) appears to be offering a grant for community-related projects. Applicants are required to submit a proposal narrative that includes a description of the organization's general purpose, objectives, and operational scope; a statement of the problem addressed; details on the purpose and expectations of the specific project for which funding is sought, including its relevance to community needs; a proposed program design; and a detailed project budget including other funding sources. Funds must be used specifically for the purpose stated in the grant award, and a progress report with photos is required within 12 months of receiving the award.

GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS The National Book Foundation is pleased to offer a new one-year funding opportunity for nonprofit literary arts organizations. Eligible organizations may apply to the National Book Foundation’s Capacity-Building Grant Program for one-year grants of $5,000 or $10,000 to support capacity-building initiatives. A grant from the Hawthornden Foundation, originally founded in 1983 by the late Drue Heinz, makes this program possible. “Capacity building” as defined by the National Council of Nonprofits, is “whatever is needed to bring a nonprofit to the next level of operational, programmatic, financial, or organizational maturity, so it may more effectively and efficiently advance its mission into the future.” Nonprofit literary arts organizations may apply for grants to support projects that aim to create a sustainable and effective organization in the areas of fundraising, finance, or marketing; skill-building opportunities for staff and/or Board members; strategic planning consultants; diversity and equity initiatives; leadership development and management training; sabbaticals for long-term staff members and leaders; and succession planning. To learn about a similar grant opportunity offered by the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) for independent nonprofit literary arts publishers, visit their website at clmp.org. ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be nonprofit literary arts organizations* based in the United States or US territories. Applicants must be a 501(c)3 organization or have a fiscal sponsor. *Nonprofit literary arts organizations are understood as those that have missions and programs dedicated to the literary arts and not other artistic disciplines such as dance, theatre, visual arts. REVIEW PROCESS Applications will be reviewed based on the following criteria: Completeness of application and clarity of proposal Feasibility of capacity-building project as described Potential impact on organizational capacity and/or sustainability Submitted work samples Previous Capacity-Building funding from the Academy of American Poets will be considered, in addition to separate Hawthornden Foundation funding. Grants will be recommended by an independent panel. Final grant decisions will be approved by a committee of the National Book Foundation Board of Directors. TIMELINE April 2, 2024: Application portal opens May 10, 2024, 5:00 pm EDT: Application portal closes August 2024: Applicants notified; funds disbursed September 2025: Final reports due APPLICATION DEADLINE Complete application, including all materials, must be received by National Book Foundation via Submittable by May 10, 2024 at 5:00pm EDT. The National Book Foundation assumes no responsibility for applications not received due to user or technical error.

The **Mardag Foundation** is now accepting applications for its **2024 Grant Program**, supporting organizations that promote equity, strengthen communities, and improve quality of life for Minnesotans. Rooted in collaboration and racial equity, the foundation’s approach emphasizes community-informed work that empowers marginalized populations and fosters lasting, inclusive change. Grant funding is available to organizations serving residents in **Greater Minnesota** and the **East Metro counties of Dakota, Ramsey, and Washington**. The foundation’s giving focuses on three primary areas. The first is **improving the lives of low-income children, youth, and families** who face barriers to opportunity. Priority is given to organizations serving marginalized communities—especially Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC)—and addressing intersections of education, mental health, basic needs, employment pathways, healthcare access, and housing stability. Projects that eliminate inequities and expand equitable opportunities for youth and families are especially encouraged to apply. The second focus area supports **older adults who face isolation, financial hardship, or barriers to full participation in community life**. Funding will prioritize organizations serving low-income older Minnesotans, particularly those who are also members of marginalized groups such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, or people with disabilities. Grants may support efforts to meet basic needs, improve caregiving quality, promote mental health, reduce isolation, and enable aging in place through stable and safe housing. The foundation also welcomes programs fostering **intergenerational connections**, which enrich both older adults and younger participants through shared experiences. The third priority is **strengthening community vitality through arts and culture**. The Mardag Foundation believes that the arts play a vital role in honoring diverse cultures and fostering shared understanding. Funding will support arts and culture organizations that elevate underrepresented voices and amplify the creative contributions of BIPOC, low-income, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ communities. Through these efforts, the foundation aims to build stronger, more connected, and culturally vibrant communities across Minnesota. The foundation offers two types of grants: **General Operating Support** and **Capital Project grants**. General operating grants provide flexible funding to nonprofits that serve at least 50% of their beneficiaries in the East Metro or Greater Minnesota. Capital grants support facility improvements or equipment purchases for projects based in these same regions, typically distributed over multiple years. Eligible applicants include **501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies, and religious organizations**. Preference is given to entities whose work is led or informed by the people most affected by the issues they address. The Mardag Foundation does not fund organizations using fiscal sponsors, those exclusively serving Minneapolis or the West Metro, scholarships, sectarian programs, or large-scale capital campaigns for private schools or universities. By focusing its support on community-led efforts that address inequality and strengthen social infrastructure, the foundation continues its mission of advancing opportunity, dignity, and well-being for all Minnesotans—especially those facing the greatest barriers to success.