The Brinson Foundation supports education initiatives in nonprofit organizations that serve individuals and communities in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.Education Grants fall into five focus areas:High School, College and Career Success – programs that provide motivated students and young adults of limited means with the academic support, personal skills and financial resources needed to reach their full potential in school and careers.  Health care career development is of particular interest.Liberty, Citizenship and Free Enterprise – programs that educate and promote the principles of liberty, citizenship and free enterprise to elementary through graduate school students and adults.Literacy – programs that develop the literacy skills of children, birth through elementary school age, improve the pedagogy of teachers and ensure support for this learning among parents so that young children become functionally literate and are prepared for success in their future education and in life.Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) – programs that provide STEM education to pre-school through graduate school students or professional development for teachers, promote STEM careers or deliver engaging STEM content to the general public.Student Health – programs that foster the physical health of pre-school through high school students to help them stay enrolled and be productive in school.The first step to apply is completing the online Grantseeker Information Form that is accepted year-round, preceding a potential invitation to submit a full proposal. The foundation is highly selective in its consideration of new inquiries.Grant information last reviewed by our staff on 11/5/2021