Investing in Our Families & Community
12 grants across Research, Education, and Community — funding the projects and shared assets that strengthen families, build cooperation, and inspire neighbors to invest in one another.
“We fund projects and shared community assets — not cash to individuals. Every grant must benefit a group, route funds through an organization or vendor, and produce a visible, shareable outcome that builds cooperation and inspires future giving.”
Rules That Apply to Every Grant
Direct vendor payment or receipt-based reimbursement only — no cash to individuals.
A community co-sponsor or partner organization is required on every application.
Recipients must contribute a volunteer or in-kind component.
A short impact report with photos is required before final funds are released.
Each grant has a capped amount and a defined, measurable outcome.
Grants
Three categories, four grants each — including three civic grants designed to strengthen the bonds between families and neighbors.
RESEARCH
GrantsFunding inquiry, discovery, and the translation of knowledge into action that strengthens families and communities.
Seed Inquiry Grant
Funds a small, defined local research project. Paid to the institution/lab.
Student Researcher Grant
Funds a supervised student/class research project through their school. Institution-paid.
Civic Policy Research Grant
Funds nonpartisan research on a local public-policy issue (housing, transit, public safety, environment) to inform residents and officials. Results must be publicly shared and balanced. Paid to institution/partner.
Findings-to-Action Grant
Funds turning research into a public report or toolkit the community can use.
EDUCATION
GrantsSupporting learning, youth character development, and civic literacy for the next generation of leaders.
Classroom Project Grant
Funds a specific teacher/classroom project. Receipt-based, paid to school/vendor.
Youth Program Grant
Funds equipment or registration for a club, team, or youth program. Paid to the organization.
Civic Literacy Grant
Funds nonpartisan civics education: how government works, voter-registration drives, candidate-neutral forums, or constitution/history programs run with a co-sponsor. No endorsements permitted.
Library & Literacy Grant
Funds books, a Little Free Library, or a reading program. Paid to vendor.
COMMUNITY
GrantsBuilding shared spaces, strengthening civic participation, and bringing families and neighbors together.
Green Spaces Grant
Funds a community garden, tree planting, or park improvement. Paid to supplier.
Public Canvas Grant
Funds a mural, signage, or shared public asset. Materials by vendor invoice.
Civic Engagement Grant
Funds nonpartisan community participation: town halls, neighborhood-association projects, public-meeting access, or "get involved locally" drives with a co-sponsor.
Community Day Grant
Funds a cleanup day, resource fair, or seasonal event with a required co-sponsor.
Ready to Apply?
One universal application form covers all 12 grants. Complete and submit before the listed close date.