Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

February 28, 2027

152 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
February 28, 2027
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

From the program guidelines: “Submit applications during February each year”

Overview

Support for literacy and tutoring programs in the New Haven Unified School District.

Geographic Scope: New Haven Unified School District (CA, US)

Focus Areas:

  • Literacy programs
  • Tutoring initiatives
  • Elementary school programs (expanded focus in recent cycles)
  • High school tutoring programs
  • Peer tutoring initiatives

Eligible Applicants: Teachers, administrators, program advisors, and coaches with literacy or tutoring programs

Background: The Brian Kelly Memorial Fund was created by the Kelly family to honor Brian Kelly, a Logan High School student who passed away at a young age. The fund initially focused exclusively on supporting tutoring for high school students. In recent award cycles, the focus has expanded to include literacy programs, especially in elementary school.

Example Projects:

  • Math Mentors program at Logan High School
  • Peer tutoring initiatives

Key Information:

  • Applications submitted during February each year
  • Funds provided to supporting tutoring and literacy initiatives
  • Encourages students to help peers succeed

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submit applications during February each year
2. Committee reviews applications in early spring
3. Winners are selected for suitable projects
4. Funds are delivered

    Required Materials:

  • Grant proposal following Foundation guidelines
  • Project description for literacy or tutoring program
  • Instructions provided by Foundation

Note: The 2026 application period has closed. Next application period will open in February 2027.

What New Haven Schools Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020
1
Total given
$62K
Median grant
$62K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Union City, CA.

Example grants

  • New Haven School Districts · Union City, CA

    Education

    $62K

IRS Form 990, 2020. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Literacy
  • Tutoring
  • K-12 schools
  • Mentoring

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