Academic Enrichment Grants

Academic Enrichment Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation
Amount: Up to US $20,000
Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Summary

The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants to support innovative educational programs that enhance student learning for low-income children. These grants, up to $10,000 per year for two years, aim to foster creativity and critical thinking in K-12 education. Applications are accepted from educators at nonprofit organizations who engage with students directly. The initiative emphasizes collaboration and seeks projects that enrich academic experiences and inspire student curiosity.

Overview

NOTE: The application system closes when we reach 200 submissions. Submissions accepted JANUARY 15 – APRIL 15. About Us Our mission is to serve as a catalyst in maximizing the skills and creativity of educators at the K-12 levels and in cultivating pioneering approaches to teaching that result in dynamic student learning. The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation sponsors proposals that enhance student learning and educational quality, paying particular attention to those that best serve the at-risk and under-funded, including: Curriculum that excites and challengesInquiry projects that promote reflection and growthAfter-school programs that enrich and inspire The Foundation partners with individuals to expand educational opportunities for America’s youth that inspire students by nurturing their curiosity about the world and their place in it. Funding includes scholarships that provide far more than just tuition and books; grants that benefit the lives of more than just those who receive them; and results that reach far beyond the classroom in which the projects are introduced. Academic Enrichment Grants The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation offers Academic Enrichment Grants designed to develop in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning. The Foundation considers proposals that foster understanding, deepen students’ knowledge, and provide opportunities to expand awareness of the world around them. The Academic Enrichment Grants provide funding for programs that nurture the intellectual, artistic and creative abilities of children from low-income households. The McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation awards grants to individuals in amounts up to $10,000 per year for a maximum of $20,000 over two years, provided the eligibility requirements continue to be met. Consider applying for a grant if... you have a unique idea for a project that will supplement your regular classroom curriculum or after-school activityyour students have ideas for enrichment activities or a need for strengthening their academic experiencesyou have facilities, expertise and community endorsement, but need additional resources for materials, time and transportation

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The mccarthey dressman education foundation considers applications for financial support from educators who… Are employed by schools or non-profit organizations (e.G. Community centers, museums, etc.) Have the background and experience to complete the project successfully Have direct and regular contact with students in grades pre-k to 12 Work with students from low-income households Are willing to work in collaboration with the foundation