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CZI Supports Racial Diversity in Education to Improve Outcomes for All Students

Bolstered by continued research showing the positive impact of a racially and culturally diverse educator workforce on student learning, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative today announced another series of grants to expand the pipeline of diverse teachers, administrators, and education leaders nationwide. Totaling more than $9 million, these grants support organizations with bold initiatives to ensure […]

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Commits more than $17 Million to Support Student and Caregiver Power in Education

Support for Youth, Parents, and Caregivers The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative announces a round of grants to organizations supporting students and caregivers to leverage their voice and power in school and district decision-making. With a commitment of more than $17 million, the organizations will build capacity and expand their work with schools, districts, and communities to […]

William T. Grant Foundation Launches Initiative on Understanding Inequality

In recent years, inequality in the United States has become increasingly pervasive. At the same time,  social mobility has decreased. The William T. Grant Foundation believes  the research community can play a critical role in reversing these trends. To that end, the foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of youth between the ages 5 and […]

Grant opportunity to prevent youth substance use

Due Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 The Office of National Drug Control Policy is accepting applications from programs wishing to establish and strengthen collaborations that support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. Learn more about this opportunity.

World of Children Accepting Nominations for 2015 Education, Humanitarian, Health, Youth Awards

The World of Children Award program was created to recognize individuals who make a difference in the lives of children in the United States and across the globe, regardless of political, religious, or geographical boundaries. The program makes grants in support of the proven, high-impact programs these individuals have created for children and to ensure […]

Are you a mid-career researcher, practitioner, or policy maker? This grant might be for you.

Due Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015 The William T. Grant Foundation’s Distinguished Fellows Program is accepting applications from researchers investigating how youth settings work, how they affect youth development, and how they can be improved. Eligible applicants include: Influential mid-career practitioners Policy makers Researchers Learn more about this opportunity.  Funding Opportunities Category:

Apply now for a youth services improvement grant!

The online application for William T. Grant Foundation’s Youth Services Improvement Grants is now available. Our Youth Service Improvement Grants program supports activities intended to improve the quality of services for young people ages 5 to 25 in the five boroughs of New York City. Our goal is to help strengthen existing youth services by […]