Please tell me more about your focus on public policy.
We focus our grantmaking on initiatives that promise to have an influence on public policies. That includes advancing the public debate about important policy issues, development and testing of new policy ideas, and evaluations that help policymakers understand how policies are working and where improvements are needed. We believe such policy initiatives can lead to broad, systemic changes that affect the most people over the long run.
Can you contribute to our scholarship (or fellowship) program?
We do not fund scholarships, fellowships, school voucher programs, and similar programs that primarily benefit individuals. Our focus is on school change strategies affecting public schools.
Do you make grants to individuals? I saw you listed in a “free money” guide. Can I get help paying my bills?
The Foundation does not make grants to help individuals start a small business, pay school or college tuition, cover medical bills, pay off debts, help buy or build a home, or any similar purpose.
Can you help us build our new school by contributing to our capital campaign?
We do not fund capital campaigns.
Do you fund private schools? Pre-schools? Religious schools? Home schooling programs?
Our funding is limited to programs affecting public schools.
Do you fund schools or school districts?
The Foundation does not directly fund individual schools or school districts. We fund institutions and organizations that strive to improve education in public schools.
Do you fund research?
We fund research that is likely to have a strong impact on public policy.
Do you fund government agencies and programs?
We generally make grants only to nonprofit organizations.
Do you provide general operating support, or must we apply for specific project funds?
We generally fund projects, but in rare cases we provide general operating support.
How do I apply for funding?
For information on applying for a grant and the proposal review process, see the How to Apply section.
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