Education Award
Funding Amount
$100,000 Minimum
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Purpose: Recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions to children in the fields of education, literacy and learning.
Target Applicants: Individuals supporting children in underserved areas who may have limited access to education.
Focus Areas:
- Education and literacy
- Learning programs
- Inner-city schools
- Remote and rural communities
- War-torn countries
- Educational development
- Student confidence and productivity
- School-based initiatives
Geographic Scope: International - including inner-city areas, remote towns and villages, and war-affected regions
Background: Part of World of Children's award programs that have granted over $7 million in cash grants and program support to more than 100 humanitarian leaders since 1998. Programs aim to help children become fully productive members of society.
Tax ID: 85-4395037
How to Apply
Application Process
The organization conducts an annual nominations process. Specific application details are referenced as available on their website for detailed award requirements.
Note: As of the website content provided, the 2019 call for nominations is closed. Information about the annual nominations process and detailed Award requirements can be found on their website.
What World of Children Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2022 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2022
- 4
- Total given
- $55K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $10K–$25K
- By dollars: Pennsylvania 45%, New York 18%, Florida 18%. Top recipient cities: Haverford, PA; New York, NY; Key Biscayne, FL.
Example grants
A Breeze of Hope · Haverford, PA
Program support
$25K
A Leg to Stand · New York, NY
Program support
$10K
Juan Felipe Gomez Escbr Fndtn · Key Biscayne, FL
Program support
$10K
Makindu Childrens Program · Eugene, OR
Program support
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Education
- Literacy
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