High-Quality Schools Fund

High-Quality Schools Fund is a grant from Robin Hood that funds innovative charter models and redesigned, academically-enhanced community schools within New York City. Robin Hood partners with poverty-fighting organizations throughout the student lifecycle, from early childhood through adulthood.

The foundation provides funding alongside capacity-building services including management consulting, capital grants for facilities, and leadership development. Eligible organizations can submit an expression of interest through Robin Hood's website; grant amounts are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Become a Grantee - Robin Hood We find and fund the most promising poverty-fighting organizations in New York City, initiating and developing long-term partnerships to deliver solutions with maximum impact. Our grantmaking approach follows lifestage milestones commonly associated with economic mobility: early childhood, school-age children, young adults, and adults & household supports.

If your organization is mission-aligned with Robin Hood’s work, please submit an expression of interest below.

Submit an Expression of Interest Beyond funding, Robin Hood builds relationships with our grantees through a variety of strategic capacity-building supports and opportunities: Our Management Acceleration team provides in-house consulting services to grantees, from board recruitment assistance to capacity building grants and leadership coaching.

Our Capital Grants Initiative provides grantees with advice, connections, and funding to create facilities that support their work. Our Grant Readiness and Insights Training Initiative helps talented nonprofit executives from organizations outside of our current grantee pool qualify for and secure funding. When disaster strikes in NYC, the Robin Hood Relief Fund moves nimbly to provide aid assistance.

Through our programs and special initiatives, we make strategic grants to our grantees to address poverty at all stages of life, from early childhood to school-age children and young adulthood to adulthood. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible for funding? Robin Hood funds 501(c)(3) organizations providing services in New York City that aim to elevate New Yorkers out of poverty and serve low-income New Yorkers.

How can I apply for funding? If your organization is interested in becoming a prospective grantee, please review your eligibility and submit an expression of interest . 100% of ticket sales go directly to the poverty fight.

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