NBO Foundation - Education Committee Grants

NBO Foundation - Education Committee Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation
Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Summary

The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation offers grants through its Education Committee to support programs enhancing educational opportunities for economically disadvantaged students. These grants focus on initiatives like tutoring, college preparation, and internship programs. To qualify, organizations must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3). Preference is given to projects that provide ongoing support to students post-graduation, particularly in specific geographic areas such as San Diego County and the New York Metropolitan Area.

Overview

Note: The Nicholas B Ottaway Foundation accepts online grant applications between November 1st and March 31st. Before you fill out a grant application we require a letter of intent. Your letter of intent will be reviewed by the committee to check if all necessary qualifications are met in order to qualify for a grant. Letter of inquiry applicants will typically be contacted within 2 months of receipt. The letter of intent is only required for first time applicants and is accepted all year. The Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation (NBO Foundation) is committed to improving communities and impacting lives through three unique philanthropic committees: The Education Committee, the Journalism Committee, and the Community Impact Fund. Education Committee Grants The Education Committee makes contributions to education programs or institutions that support educational opportunities for the economically disadvantaged. Examples of this would include after school education based programs, tutoring programs, college testing preparation (PSAT/SAT), college visits, internship programs, and college/financial aid application assistance programs.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grantees must be a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.In addition, grant recipients must certify that they are not a supporting organization within the meaning of Code Section 509(a)(3).

Ineligibility

The NBO Foundation does not fund:Private Foundations Code Section 509(a)(2)State Colleges or Universities Code Section 511(a)(2)(b)Annual appeals or capital campaigns for construction or new facility expensesFundraising or Event SponsorshipsIndividual scholarshipsPolitical Activities and lobbyingChurches or other religious organizationsGeneral operating support requests unless the NBO Foundation already has an established relationship with the organization, and the organization has demonstrated success with previous grants.