Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants

The Dr. Scholl Foundation offers grants annually to IRS 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily focusing on U.S. applicants. The foundation supports projects in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental efforts. While the grant cycle runs from October 1 to March 1, it encourages innovative solutions to global challenges. Only one application per organization is accepted each year, and funding is limited to one year. Unqualified organizations, including political entities, are ineligible.

NOTE: Application forms must be requested each year online prior to submitting an application. When you submit an LOI, a member of the foundation staff will be contacting you within the next five business days regarding the status of your request.
Full applications are due at the "full proposal" deadline above.
The Dr. Scholl Foundation grant application cycle is between October 1 and March 1 of the following year. The next grant cycle begins October 1st.
The Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance to organizations committed to improving our world. Solutions to the problems of today's world still lie in the values of innovation, practicality, hard work, and compassion.
The Foundation considers applications for grants in the following areas:

• EducationSocial ServiceHealth careCivic and culturalEnvironmental

The categories above are not intended to limit the interest of the Foundation from considering other worthwhile projects. In general, the Foundation guidelines are broad to give us flexibility in providing grants.
The majority of our grants are made in the U.S. However, like Dr. Scholl, we recognize the need for a global outlook. Non-U.S. grants are given to organizations where directors have knowledge of the grantee.

Eligibility

The Foundation awards grants on an annual basis to valid Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) organizations.Funding is primarily given to U.S. applicants.We consider funding in countries where a board member has direct knowledge of Non-U.S. applicants.Only one application will be accepted from an organization or institution per grant year.The Foundation only accepts requests for one year of funding.

Ineligibility

The foundation does not consider the following for funding:Organizations that do not have a valid IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
Organizations that cannot provide us with at least 3 years of financial activity
Political organizations, political action committees, or individual campaigns whose primary purpose is to influence legislation
Foundations that are themselves grantmaking bodies
Grants for loans, operating deficit reductions, the liquidation of a debt or general support
Grants are rarely made to endowments or capital campaigns
Event sponsorships including the purchase of tables, tickets or advertisements
More than one request from the same organization in the same grant cycle
Publicly supported state, local and federal government organizations (i.e. public schools and municipalities) are rarely considered for grants