Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants Program

Geographic Scope: Global (Africa, India, Israel, Texas, United States)

Focus Areas:

• Quality Schools
• Classroom Supports
• University Success
• Jobs & Livelihoods
• Financial Services
• Health Innovation
• Jewish Community
• Greater Austin

Overview:
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation collaborates with organizations dedicated to unlocking human opportunity. The foundation funds projects making an impact in education, health, and family economic stability.

Recent Grant Examples (2024-2026):

• Virginia Foundation for Community College Education: $957,000 (IT credential completion)
• LifeWorks: $700,000 (foster youth self-sufficiency)
• B'nai B'rith Youth Organization: $3,000,000 (Jewish teen engagement)
• Magpie Literacy: $1,500,000 (AI-powered literacy tools)
• Darca Schools: $8,000,000 (Ofakim education programs, Israel)
• CollegeSpring: $968,000 (college readiness test prep, Texas)
• Generation Hope: $1,840,908 (student parent supports, Texas)
• Teach First Israel: $4,922,128 (teacher training, Israel)
• Urban Institute: $900,000 (degree-based apprenticeships, US)
• Coursemojo: $2,400,193 (AI literacy support, US)
• Foundation Communities: $2,000,000 (family self-sufficiency, Texas)
• Place-IL: $3,000,000 (high-tech career pathways, Israel)
• Mercy Ships: $1,680,426 (pediatric surgical care, Madagascar)

Typical Grant Range: $48,000 - $8,000,000+

Types of Support:

• Program expansion and scaling
• Capacity building
• Technology development
• Evaluation and research
• Workforce development
• Healthcare access
• Education quality improvement
• Community development

What They Fund:

• Education programs and institutions
• Health care initiatives
• Family economic stability programs
• Job training and career pathways
• Nonprofit capacity building
• Technology and innovation
• Community development

Contact:

• Website: https://www.dell.org/grants/
• Grants FAQ available
• "Apply for a Grant" option available on website

Background:

• Historic $6.25 billion commitment to 25 million American children
• $6+ billion in commitments to date
• 500+ active projects each year
• Global offices and team
• Established by Michael and Susan Dell

Applying for Grants

1. Access Application Portal
   • Visit https://www.dell.org/grants/
   • Select "Apply for a Grant" link
2. Browse Funding Opportunities
   • Filter by region (Africa, India, Israel, Texas, United States)
   • Filter by focus area (Quality Schools, Classroom Supports, University Success, Jobs & Livelihoods, Financial Services, Health Innovation, Jewish Community, Greater Austin)
   • Review Funding FAQ
3. Required Information
   • Organization details
   • Project description
   • Geographic scope
   • Focus area alignment
   • Impact metrics and outcomes
   • Budget information
4. Submission Process
   • Submit through online portal
   • Specific application requirements vary by program

Note: Detailed step-by-step application instructions and required materials not found in provided website content. Additional information available through Funding FAQ and Apply for a Grant portal.