Grants to USA organizations, school districts, and IHEs for programs that increase access to early childhood care and education. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to improve childcare and educational services that benefit low-income children by investing in the development and retention of a high quality early educator workforce. The Foundation seeks approaches and models designed to build early childhood professionals’ knowledge, skills, and classroom practices.

Grants to Colorado-licensed early childcare centers to improve the availability of childcare in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support early childhood training programs and to expand the number of early childcare spots. The grant program seeks to advance the professional development and retention of qualified staff members.

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and organizations and individuals to advocate for disadvantaged children and youth in eligible regions. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of children and youth living in poverty, discrimination, and injustice

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies,and childcare facilities for equipment provided to children from birth to age 18. The purpose of the program is to provide the equipment necessary to improve the chances of overall success for the state's children and youth. Emergency grants are also available.

Grants to Nebraska nonprofit and for-profit organizations, CBOs, agencies, and schools to create and run high-quality afterschool programs for children from eligible schools. Funding is intended to improve academic success, increase community engagement, and improve student behavior at schools where at least 40% of students participate in free or reduced-Nebraska’s 21st CCLCs create an afterschool environment focused on three overarching goals, 1) improving overall student academic success, 2) increasing positive behavior and social interactions, and 3) increasing active and meaningful family and community engagement.

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals that have a measurable impact on the lives of children and families

Grants of up to $50,000 to Indiana nonprofit and school-based childcare centers and programs in eligible counties for capital projects that enhance early childhood care and learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support playground installations, construction of new spaces, renovations and conversions of existing spaces, furnishings and equipment purchases, and other related expenses. The purpose of the program is to strengthen the learning and development of young children ages 0-3.

Grants of to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding
may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residents prepare their homes for the winter season. Previous grants have been awarded for projects such as school clubs, nature activities, agricultural literacy, and animal shelters.

In-kind grants to USA families to enable children and youth to participate in a wide range of recreational sports. Income-eligible families will receive a digital card to be used to offset the cost of registration. Eligible participants are children and youth between the ages of 4 and 18 and are currently enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or WIC.

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana and Illinois licensed childcare providers in eligible locations to achieve program goals. Funding is intended for projects such as a new curriculum, professional memberships, or new learning areas. The grant will enable childcare programs to overcome obstacles and take the next step toward an eventual high-quality designation. Eligible applicants are licensed family childcare provider homes that operate year-round.

Grants of $1,000 to USA ommunity-based organizations for activities that support
local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible
organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, health, and
aid to children. Grants may be requested for any purpose related to providing benefits for
children but preference will be given to those funding children’s programming.

Grants to Vermont schools, childcare providers, and nonprofit organizations for programs that encourage youth and children to investigate the relationship between farming and health. Funding is intended for projects and activities that involve youth and address the importance of exploring connections between agriculture, nutrition, community, and health. Applicants will be required, using qualitative and/or quantitative evidence, to identify a farm to school related challenge impacting their community.