WBF: Early Learning (EL) Grant

Early Learning (EL)

Is your primary interest to prepare children birth to age 8 for a lifetime of learning?

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

• All applicant organizations must be nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) and further defined as public charities 509(a)(1), also known as 170(b)(1)(1A) groups.
• Secular and faith-based nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding.
• Faith-based organizations are legal nonprofit entities which have either their origin in a religious organization or have been founded by individuals who share a purpose, all of which have a primary mission to further religious principles and practices through programs of philanthropic good works.
• All applicant organizations, prospective programs, projects and services must be located within the geographic area previously served by Welborn Baptist Hospital. The Foundation’s funding region includes these Tri-State counties:
• Indiana:
• Dubois, Gibson, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick
• Illinois:
• Gallatin, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, White
• Kentucky:
• Henderson

Ineligibility

• The following program and project areas will not be considered for funding:
• Scholarships, loans, grants or fellowship support directly to or for the benefit of specific individuals
• Establishment of, or contributions to a foundation, endowment, trust or permanent interest-bearing account
• Propaganda or attempt to influence legislation or public election
• Organizations not in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding discrimination
• Government agencies reporting to an elected or appointed official (except for schools governed by citizens boards)
• Funding for deficits or retirement of debt
• Fundraising events or annual fund drives
• Venture capital for competitive profit-making ventures
• Basic scientific research