Ciresi Walburn Foundation Annual Grant Program

The Ciresi Walburn Foundation seeks to partner with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions and K-12 schools that support youth and families in Minnesota. Donor Name: Ciresi Walburn Foundation State: Minnesota County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The mission of the Ciresi Walburn Foundation is to serve as a catalyst for creative, innovative, and societal-changing programs and policies to promote education and equitable opportunities for all of Minnesota’s children and youth. Key Priorities Eliminate the misconception that Minnesota schools provide a quality education for all the children.  Expand the number and capacity of high-performing schools and educational organizations throughout Minnesota serving students of color and low-income students.  Support parent and family engagement in schools and their demands for access to high-performing schools for all students.  Invest in strategies to diversify Minnesota’s educator workforce and equip teachers with the cultural intelligence and skills needed to support and educate all students.  Expand access to science-based literacy instruction; high-quality early childhood learning opportunities; equitable pathways to in-demand careers; and scalable, high-quality tutoring programs.  Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible, an organization must be tax-exempt or operate under the fiscal sponsorship of a tax-exempt nonprofit. The Foundation does not fund individuals, endowments, political organizations, or political lobbying. For more information, visit Ciresi Walburn Foundation.