Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant

Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bessie Minor Swift Foundation
Amount: US $500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: December 30, 2025

Summary

The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Grant supports programs that enhance literacy and educational enrichment in communities served by Swift Communications. Grants are available to nonprofit organizations focused on developing literacy skills, STEM education, and interdisciplinary programs for children and youth. With funding ranging from $500 to $5,000, the foundation prioritizes initiatives that foster active citizenry and provide direct service to underserved populations.

Overview

Our Mission Contribute to an informed and active citizenry by supporting programs that promote literacy and educational enrichment within communities served by Swift Communications. Examples include programs that promote: Literacy, reading and writing skillsPrograms in the languages, sciences and interdisciplinary areas We believe interaction has a powerful positive impact on literacy, reading and interdisciplinary studies. Our Objectives The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation awards grants to programs that provide direct service to: help with the implementation or expansion of literacy programs for children who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty readingdevelop programs in the literacy, STEM, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) and Interdisciplinary areas for preschool, primary and secondary school-aged studentsdevelop reading and writing skills at all age levels Grant Amount The minimum grant request that will be considered is $500 and the maximum grant request is $5,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a). Eligible public charities include the full range of charitable organizations, including educational, museums, libraries, governmental institutions, arts organizations, and publicly supported charitable organizations formed for charitable purposes.Only nonprofits located in Washoe County, Nevada; Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho; and, the North County area of San Diego County, California will be considered.

Ineligibility

We prefer to not give funds for events that last just one to two days.The Foundation does not provide funding for:Annual funds, galas, or other special-event fundraising activitiesCapital campaigns/renovation projectsDebt reductionPrograms outside of the United StatesLoans, scholarships, fellowships or grants to individualsDues or membership feesDissertations or student research projectsIndirect/administrative costsSectarian religious activities, political lobbying or legislative activitiesInstitutions that discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation in policy or in practiceOther reasons that are not within the exempt purposes of the Foundation