Funding Amount

$4,000 - $15,000 (average $9,000)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Gabrielle's Wings Grant Cycle

Organization: Gabrielle's Wings Inc (PA, US)

Mission: Provide children of color in underserved communities with opportunities to reach their unlimited potential and strengthen their ability to succeed in life.

Funding Focus Areas

  • Socio-Emotional Learning: Programs that develop crucial life skills such as resilience, responsible decision making, self-awareness, and empathy in elementary-aged children
  • Literacy Development: Equitable educational opportunities that extend beyond reading and writing to help children navigate the world
  • Cultural Enrichment: Programs that expose children to possibilities and potential in the world

2026 Area of Focus

Expanding on Peace Corners — safe, welcoming spaces in schools, camps, and libraries designed to:

  • Help children manage anxiety and learn about themselves

  • Build confidence to return to classrooms/camps

  • Reduce absenteeism and increase test scores
  • Geographic Scope

    • US-based organizations only (required by 501(c)(3) certification)
    • Focus on Pennsylvania and surrounding underserved communities

    Target Beneficiaries

    • Grade Level: K-8 (elementary school)
    • Population: Children of color in systemically underserved and historically excluded communities

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Organizations impacting children of color in K-8 grade level
    • Demonstrated focus on systemically underserved and historically excluded communities
    • Current Gabrielle's Wings partners and unsolicited applicants welcome
    • Work must be aligned with funder's mission and funding priorities
    • Must be US-based 501(c)(3) or eligible organization

    What is NOT Funded

    • Salaries or other recurring costs that would create sustainability risk if funding were not available over multiple years

    Partnership Approach

    Gabrielle's Wings works closely with partners through:

  • Regular communication about the work

  • Brainstorming about approach

  • Evaluating progress and success using agreed upon metrics

  • Focus on developing sustainable and scalable foundations
  • Contact Information

    • Email: [protected email] (request Grant Application)
    • Website: gabrielleswings.org
    • Tax ID: 88-2933537

    Application Status

    As of 2026-04-03: "Check back in April for more information." The funder is currently working on long-term strategic planning.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Request the Grant Application
    - Email [protected email] to request the Grant Application form

    2. Complete the Application
    - Provide as much detail as possible to help the funder evaluate the work
    - Application must detail:
    - Scope of the project
    - In-house resources available to focus on the work
    - Financials and budget
    - Measurable outcomes and metrics for success
    - Reporting ability and evaluation plan

    3. Submit the Application
    - Submit via email (instructions will be in the application form)
    - Proposals accepted from both current partners and unsolicited requesters

    4. Review Process
    - Partner Evaluation Committee reviews all applications
    - Selected applications are passed to the full Board for final review and approval

    5. Follow-up
    - If you have questions as you complete your application, reach out to the funder for clarification

    Submission Details

    • Frequency: One grant cycle annually
    • Application materials needed: Detailed Grant Application (request from funder)
    • Contact for questions: [protected email]

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsbipocyouth-programsliteracymental-health

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