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Annual Grant Focus
Each year, we seek to partner with and support non-profit or for-profit organizations making an impact in the focus areas listed below.
Education
Early Childhood Education
We are looking for schools that are providing young children with a creative and balanced approach to education. Things we love in early childhood curriculums:
- Life Skills
- Collaboration With Their Peers and Teachers
- Having Fun
- Montessori Teachings
- Project Based Teachings
- Diversity
- More Time Outside
- Less Screen Time
21st-Century Education
We are looking for schools that teach students the essential 21st-century skills needed for the future:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Collaboration across networks and leading by influence
- Agility and adaptability
- Effective oral and written communication
- Initiative and entrepreneurship
- Ability to access and analyze information
- Curiosity and imagination
Teachers
Teachers are essential to providing children with the best possible education. We must invest in their future and are always looking for teams that help them succeed in educating future generations.
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Preservation
Historical Architecture
We believe in preserving our history so that we can understand and educate the importance of community. Historic places affect our identity and have a direct impact on our well-being.
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We believe it's our duty to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. We envision a world where everyone works in harmony to protect what is important so that all life on this planet can thrive.
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We have a commitment to respect all animals and free them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation. We support teams who share this belief and work hard to further those goals.
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Wellness
Mental Health
We are looking for teams that are helping those who struggle with mental health issues such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bi-Polar
- Schizophrenia
- PTSD
Digital Wellbeing
We are actively looking for teams that are educating and creating awareness to promote a more balanced technological lifestyle around the world.
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Commitments to Date
2019 Grant Categories
($580,000 Cap)
$600,000
$450,000
$300,000
$150,000
Preservation
($135,000 Remaining)
Education
($9,000 Remaining)
Wellness
($480,000 Remaining)
Quarterly Deadlines for Voting
03.31.19 1st Quarter Deadline
03.22.19 Proposals Due/Cut Off
06.30.19 2nd Quarter Deadline
06.14.19 Proposals Due/Cut Off
09.30.19 3rd Quarter Deadline
09.20.19 Proposals Due/Cut Off
12.31.19 4th Quarter Deadline
12.13.19 Proposals Due/Cut Off
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