Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education: Exemplary Projects Awards Grant

Q: When is the deadline for Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education: Exemplary Projects Awards Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education: Exemplary Projects Awards Grant?

Eligible applicants: All public and private school districts, U. Required: In operation at least 3 years.

Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education

Foundation Grants for Education Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Nominations are accepted year-round, promoting excellence across public and private school districts and local organizations.”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

All public and private school districts, U

Required status

In operation at least 3 years

Overview

The Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education offers Exemplary Projects Awards to recognize outstanding educational initiatives that have been operational for at least three years. These awards, ranging from $5,000 to $10,000, aim to highlight projects that demonstrate innovative approaches, foster community engagement, and support the academic and emotional growth of students. Nominations are accepted year-round, promoting excellence across public and private school districts and local organizations.

NOTE: There is a on-going submission of nominations. Nominations may be received at any time.
Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education Exemplary Projects Awards are designed to recognize excellence, expertise, and demonstrable achievement in education. They are recognition awards to projects of excellence that have been in existence for a minimum of 3 full years and have potential for replication and/or adaptation. Criteria for this award correspond closely to the Foundation’s belief that educators play a vital role in society supporting young people’s growth and preparing them to be adaptable, flexible, creative, and responsive to future societal changes.
Criteria used in the selection process of a project recognized for excellence are:

The tangible project demonstrates excellence in education and has successfully impacted children, students, and/or educators: early childhood-grade 12.
The project exemplifies a creative and innovative approach that has made a difference in a classroom, school, or community.

The project evidences: developing academic, social, and emotional growth of young people; respecting individual needs and talents; fostering self-esteem; and encouraging realization of individual potential.
The project fosters and evidences a community of teachers and learners.
The project encourages and evidences civic awareness and engagement.
The project has been implemented for a minimum of 3 full years.
The project has potential for replication and/or adaptation.
Funding
At the discretion of the Goldin Foundation for Excellence in Education Advisory Board, awards will be $5000-$10,000. Approximately 3-4 awards will be given each year. Recognition wards must meet criteria; and they will include a nomination process and a visit by Goldin Foundation Advisory Board members.

Eligibility

Goldin Foundation Exemplary Projects Awards are open to all public and private school districts, U.S. and international, as well as local organizations and community groups supporting excellence in education.