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Find similar grantsEducation Grants (Early Learning Focus) is sponsored by Akron Community Foundation. Akron Community Foundation awards grants to programs that align with Summit Education Initiative's Cradle to Career Continuum, with a portion of funding specifically on early learning programs that prepare children from birth to age 5 to succeed.
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Education Grantmaking Initiatives | Akron Community Foundation Investing in the Future of Summit County Students Akron Community Foundation partners with local schools, education leaders, nonprofit innovators, parents and community members to identify the best opportunities for investing in our children's future.
Focusing on programs that align with Summit Education Initiative's Cradle to Career Continuum , our board awards grants to programs that concentrate on key transition points in a student's education, including kindergarten readiness, third grade reading, eighth grade math, and college and career readiness.
In addition, we focus a portion of our funding specifically on early learning programs that prepare children from birth to age 5 to succeed. First Things First , a community coalition that formed in 2009 as a result of our early learning priority, has set the tone for that funding, encouraging a holistic approach to learning through collaboration. Decades of Strategic Funding Since 2000, Akron Community Foundation has invested $12.
7 million in Education initiatives. See a history of our grants . Nonprofits interested in applying for a grant can review deadlines and other important information on our Competitive Grants page .
Early learning and kindergarten readiness, including funding for Project GRAD's Bridge to Kindergarten program Literacy initiatives like the First Book of Greater Akron free children's book program, and adult literacy and GED programs at Project LEARN of Summit County Vocational and continuing education programs, like employment training for residents with developmental disabilities at Hattie Larlham After-school and summer programming for underserved youth, including funding for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Western Reserve Vice President and Chief Development Officer
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations focusing on education, particularly early learning and kindergarten readiness in Summit County. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Education Grants (Early Learning Focus) is funded by Akron Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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