The foundation focuses funding on high quality early care and education of children ages 0-8. Funding for capacity building for the non-profit sector (with a focus on mentoring and early learning) is available in VT only. Project and program ideas must be discussed with the Foundation Program Director prior to a formal submission. The Foundation looks for proposals that:
• Have a strategic response to solve a compelling problem that is consistent with the Foundation’s mission
• Identify expected results
• Leverage financial and in-kind resources from sources other than the Foundation
• Have a lasting impact or are sustainable beyond the period of the Foundation’s involvement