Academic Enrichment Grants

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.

NOTE: The application system closes when we reach 200 submissions. Submissions accepted JANUARY 15 – APRIL 15.
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

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.
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

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