Brief Description
Key Dates
2026 Application Portal will open: 1/12/2026
2026 Application Deadline: 3/18/2026 (11:59pm ET)
2026 Funding Awards Announced: Fall 2026
Guidelines
Before applying, carefully read the grant information and FAQs posted through the link below.
Funding
This prestigious $750,000 award is paid over a five-year period at $150,000 per year.
*In 2023, the total funding award increased to $750,000 over a five-year period. Prior year funding was $600,000 disbursed over a four-year period.
Shandra Koler manages the portfolio of grants and contracts for the Foundation and assists grant applicants interested in applying for this award.
Shandra Koler
Senior Program Officer