Education Topics

Friday, April 1

Show Me the Money!

My post on March 16th got me thinking about grants. I specifically looked into the grants provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation because I come across an article every couple months that tells the story of a group working to improve education systems using money from the Gates foundation to fund the group’s education strategy.

The Gates foundation is looking to provide grants to tax-exempt organizations that will benefit as many people as possible with a strategy that includes measureable results. Many of their grants benefit those in developing countries. They also provide grants through their United States Program whose mission is the following: Help ensure greater opportunity for all Americans through the attainment of secondary and postsecondary education with genuine economic value.

Click here to learn who is eligible for a grant, the types of projects the foundation supports, and how to apply.

The organizations that have already received grants:
  • Washington STEM, “a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing innovation, equity, and excellence in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Washington state.”

  • Inigral Inc., an organization that created an education-focused social media digital product, the Schools App, built on Facebook Platform.

  • Next Generation Learning Challenges invests in technologists, institutions, educators, and entrepreneurs with strong plans to create technology solutions for students.


  • (How can you not love the Gates??)

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