The Sumners Foundation Grant

Funder: Hatton W Sumners Foundation For The Study & Teaching Of Sci Self Govt

The Sumners Foundation Grant aims to engage and educate the public about self-government through various programs, including civic education, democracy reform, and teacher training. Grants are available to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations primarily in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, supporting activities that foster civic engagement and understanding of democratic principles. The Foundation emphasizes direct involvement in the political process and does not fund political activities or provide individual grants.

Working through qualified, tax-exempt organizations, the Foundation seeks to reach, educate, and motivate the general public and the current and future leaders of American society on the science of self-government.
The specific efforts of the Foundation include support for:
Programs and activities that provide personal involvement in the political process and functions of government, such as democracy reform, civic education and engagement programs, and mock legislative sessions, as well as conferences and seminars on relevant public policy issues.
Teacher training on the founding documents and/or democratic principles.
Programs and academic contests on American democratic self-government targeting youth, educators, young professionals, and other societal leaders.
Other programs and activities that, in the opinion of the trustees, meet the obligations of the Foundation's statement of purpose.

Eligibility

Grants for purposes other than scholarships or fellowships are made only to organizations that are qualified charities under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.Foundation grants are generally restricted to programming in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, although programs in Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Missouri occasionally are made to qualified organizations.It is the policy of the Sumners Foundation that grant funds may be used only for the specific purposes for which they were awarded and may not be used to cover any indirect costs.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not make loans, grants-in-aid, or fellowships directly to individuals.The Foundation is nonpolitical and nonpartisan, and none of its funds may be used for political or propaganda purposes.