Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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
  • What They Don't Typically Fund:
    (Not explicitly stated in provided content)

    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
  • How to Apply

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitseducationhealthcareworkforce-developmentjewishcapacity-building

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