Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Students in grades 8-12 (CodeOrlando)
  • Students in grades 7-10 (CodeDenver 2022)

Other requirements

  • From underrepresented backgrounds in STEM
  • From underserved and underrepresented communities

Overview

Geographic Scope: Multiple cities including Orlando, FL and Denver, CO

Target Participants: 30 students per cohort (grades 8-12)

Focus Areas:

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education
  • Cutting-edge technology exploration
  • Industry and career exposure
  • Mentorship and role modeling

Program Components:

  • Visit local companies and universities
  • Hands-on group projects
  • Coding workshops (Python, Unity, C++)
  • Three-day internships
  • Interactions with industry experts and STEM leaders
  • Field trips to tech companies (e.g., EA Sports, Disney, Naval Simulation Center, Lockheed Martin, Denver International Airport)
  • Collaborative work with engineering departments
  • Practical coding and engineering activities

Eligibility:

  • Students in grades 8-12 (CodeOrlando)
  • Students in grades 7-10 (CodeDenver 2022)
  • From underrepresented backgrounds in STEM
  • From underserved and underrepresented communities

Additional Support:

  • Nutritious meals
  • Transportation
  • Computing power (laptops for coding)
  • College prep support
  • Scholarships ($1,000 scholarships awarded to CodeDenver students)
  • Mentorship from role models with similar backgrounds

About the Foundation:
The Gordon Family Giving Foundation (GF2) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to opening doors of opportunity for underserved and underrepresented young students in STEM fields.

How to Apply

Application Process

Application details vary by location and year. Historical information indicates:

CodeDenver 2022:

  • Application deadline: May 13, 2022
  • Program dates: June 20 - July 15
  • Apply button available on website

General Application:

  • Applications submitted through website portal
  • Specific application materials and requirements not detailed in available pages
  • Contact foundation for current application instructions: gordonfamilygiving.org/contact

Note: For current 2026 application details, contact the foundation directly as specific requirements are not specified in the provided website content.

What Gordon Family Giving Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$84K
Median grant
$42K
Range
$25K–$59K
  • By dollars: Colorado 100%. Top recipient cities: Denver, CO; St Golden, CO.

Example grants

  • MSU Denver Foundation · Denver, CO

    $59K

  • Colorado School of Mines Foundation · St Golden, CO

    $25K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • STEM education
  • Youth programs
  • Mentoring

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