Education Choice and Innovation

Education Choice and Innovation is a grant from Charles Koch Foundation that invests in social entrepreneurs and organizations working to transform lifelong learning, post-secondary education, and workforce systems.

The Foundation focuses on bottom-up solutions that identify and overcome barriers to human flourishing, supporting initiatives that empower individuals to live lives of meaning through education reform and innovative learning models. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and educational institutions. The Foundation does not fund individuals and requires 501(c)(3) status.

Grant amounts vary based on project scope. Prospective grantees typically begin with an inquiry to assess alignment with the Foundation's program interests before submitting a formal proposal.

Social Impact Research Grants - Charles Koch Foundation Charles Koch Foundation FAQs: About Our Giving Empowering Individuals to Live Lives of Meaning and Contribution The Charles Koch Foundation works to ensure all people have the opportunity to live a life of meaning and contribution based on their unique gifts and aptitudes.

We do this by investing in social entrepreneurs who can transform the institutions most responsible for lifelong learning, post-secondary education, and business, empowering people to engage in work that enables virtuous cycles of mutual benefit.

Empowering Individuals to Live Lives of Meaning and Contribution The Charles Koch Foundation works to ensure all people have the opportunity to live a life of meaning and contribution based on their unique gifts and aptitudes.

We do this by investing in social entrepreneurs who can transform the institutions most responsible for lifelong learning, post-secondary education, and business, empowering people to engage in work that enables virtuous cycles of mutual benefit.

Empowering Individuals to Live Lives of Meaning and Contribution The Charles Koch Foundation works to ensure all people have the opportunity to live a life of meaning and contribution based on their unique gifts and aptitudes.

We do this by investing in social entrepreneurs who can transform the institutions most responsible for lifelong learning, post-secondary education, and business, empowering people to engage in work that enables virtuous cycles of mutual benefit. We focus on bottom-up solutions that identify, explore, and overcome barriers to flourishing across society. Featured Stories: No Preview Available.

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