Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Students pursuing education

Geography

  • Geographic Scope: California (Central Valley area, based on organization location)

Other requirements

  • Open to all regardless of immigration status

Overview

An educational opportunity that provides students real-world work experiences while pursuing their education, regardless of immigration status.

Award: Participants receive a $5,000 stipend upon successful completion of the program.

Eligibility:

  • Students pursuing education
  • Open to all regardless of immigration status

Geographic Scope: California (Central Valley area, based on organization location)

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (559) 291-5428
  • Email: General inquiries through main office
  • Main Office: 1308 E Olive Ave. Fresno, CA 93728
  • Ashlan Office: 4290 E Ashlan Ave. Fresno, CA 93726
  • Office Hours: M-F 8:30am - 5pm (Closed 12pm - 1pm)

Background: Offered by Education and Leadership Foundation (ELF), a nonprofit empowering underrepresented communities through immigration services, equitable educational opportunities, and social justice.

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Attend Informational Meeting (optional but encouraged)
    • Zoom meeting held to learn more about the program
    • Previous meeting: Saturday, March 18 at 11:00am PT
    • Link provided on organization website
  2. Submit Application
    • Application period opens periodically
    • Contact organization for current application details
  3. Program Completion
    • Participants must successfully complete the program to receive $5,000 stipend

Required Materials

Not specified in available information.

Contact for Application Details

  • Phone: (559) 291-5428
  • Website: elfus.org
  • For more information, visit organization website for application link and details

What Education and Leadership Foundation actually gave

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

Education and Leadership Foundation reported $3,783 in grants for 2021 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2020, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2020
1
Total given
$14K
Median grant
$14K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Fresno, CA.

Example grants

  • California State University Fres · Fresno, CA

    Scholarships

    $14K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Immigration
  • Hardship

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