STEM and Youth Leadership Grants
Funding Amount
US $10,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Be a registered nonprofit or non-governmental organization (NGO) in good standing.
Other requirements
- Align clearly with one of our two funding focus areas.
- Operate programs in or near a community where H.B.
- Fuller has a presence
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Individuals or individual scholarships.
- Not eligible: Political or religious organizations for sectarian purposes.
- Not eligible: Capital campaigns, building projects, or endowmentsOne-time events or sponsorships not tied to sustained programming
Overview
STEM and Youth Leadership Grants
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: H.B. Fuller Company Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: February 24, 2026
Summary
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.Overview
H.B. Fuller Company Foundation 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. Youth Leadership DevelopmentEligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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 presenceIneligibility
Individuals or individual scholarshipsPolitical or religious organizations for sectarian purposesCapital campaigns, building projects, or endowmentsOne-time events or sponsorships not tied to sustained programmingWhat HB Fuller Company Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 110
- Total given
- $1.08M
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Range
- $50–$300K
- By dollars: Minnesota 47%, District of Columbia 28%, Ohio 9%. Top recipient cities: Saint Paul, MN; Minneapolis, MN; St Louis Park, MN.
- 2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Globalgiving · Washington, DC
Project in brazil, costa rica, colombia, egypt, kenya, india, indonesia, china, and japan
$300K
National Inventors Hall of Fame Inc · North Canton, OH
2024 camp invention summer stem program
$100K
Blackbaud Grantmaking · Charleston, SC
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$85K
University of Minnesota Foundation · Minneapolis, MN
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$73K
Washington State University Foundation · Pullman, WA
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$45K
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