STEM and Youth Leadership Grants

The Minnesota STEM and Youth Leadership Grants, offered by the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation, focus on empowering young individuals through STEM education and leadership development. These grants are intended for tax-exempt organizations that serve communities near H.B. Fuller facilities, aiming to address racial inequities in education and employment. The initiative underscores the company's commitment to community support and creating opportunities for youth to thrive in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields.

STEM Education
The H.B. Fuller Company Foundation supports STEM Education initiatives that expand access to high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds. The Foundation prioritizes programs that spark early and sustained engagement in STEM; serve students facing systemic educational disadvantages, including those from low-income families, first-generation college students, and students attending under-resourced schools; and expand access in communities with limited STEM resources, mentorship, or career pathways. Funding emphasizes building equitable opportunities that prepare learners for long-term success and meaningful participation in STEM fields.

Eligibility

Be a registered nonprofit or non-governmental organization (NGO) in good standingAlign clearly with one of our two funding focus areasOperate programs in or near a community where H.B. Fuller has a presence

Ineligibility

Individuals or individual scholarshipsPolitical or religious organizations for sectarian purposesCapital campaigns, building projects, or endowmentsOne-time events or sponsorships not tied to sustained programming