Signature Grant Program is sponsored by Imagine Learning Foundation. The Imagine Learning Foundation's Signature Grant Program supports national nonprofit organizations that foster the learning and well-being of youth, families, and educators.

It aims to bridge classroom and community efforts to create healthier environments and focuses on initiatives addressing critical issues like chronic absenteeism and housing insecurity, alongside social-emotional learning (SEL).

2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines Page 1 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation. org # Imagine Signature Grants Program Guidelines Imagine Signature Grants Program Guidelines................................................................................................. 1 About the Imagine Learning Foundation ......................................................................................................

2 Imagine a world where the well-being of learners is a priority. .............................................................. 2 What We Do and How We Work ................................................................................................................

2 Imagine Signature Grant Program Overview ............................................................................................... 3 Purpose .......................................................................................................................................................

3 2025 Funding Priority Areas of Focus ........................................................................................................ 3 Awards and Timing ....................................................................................................................................

3 Ineligible Organizations and Projects ........................................................................................................ 4 Geography and Priority .............................................................................................................................. 4 2025 Grant Application Cycle & Deadlines ................................................................................................

4 Grantee Reporting Requirements .............................................................................................................. 9 Grant Application: Overview and Components ...........................................................................................

4 Overview ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Grant Application Components .................................................................................................................

5 Grant Application Evaluation Process ....................................................................................................... 8 Grant Awards, Notifications and Payments ................................................................................................ 8 Grant Awards .............................................................................................................................................

8 Grant Notifications ..................................................................................................................................... 8 Grant Payments.......................................................................................................................................... 9 Grant Announcements, Communications, and Public Relations...............................................................

9 Foundation Inquiries .................................................................................................................................. 9 Submission Process: Online Grant Portal (ZoomGrants)......................................................................... 10 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines > Page 2 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation.

org # About the Imagine Learning Foundation ## Imagine a world where the well-being of learners is a priority. At the Imagine Learning Foundation (ILF), our mission is to foster the well-being of learners and the people who support them at home and in their communities. Imagine Learning, our primary sponsor, ignites learning breakthroughs with innovative and accessible digital-first K-12 products and services.

Imagine Learning looks to empower student and educator potential. The Imagine Learning Foundation embraces and extends this mission by focusing on the powerful connection between the well-being of students and the people who support them outside of the classroom to bolster academic success.

Schools are better able to develop healthy and supportive learning environments activities centered on the well-being of learners with programs that are extended from classrooms into home and community environments.

At the Imagine Learning Foundation, we aim to bridge connections between classroom learning and positive learning environments outside the classroom by promoting and expanding access to these programs at home and in the community.

At the Imagine Learning Foundation, we aim to tap into this meaningful connection between a supporting learning environment in the classroom and expanding it outside the classroom by facilitating access to programs and activities focusing on mental and physical well-being at home and in the community.

By bringing these programs into life beyond the classroom, we activate a learner’s full community and support system to ignite more breakthroughs in every learning environment. ## What We Do and How We Work Our efforts are geared to drive family and community support for the well-being of learners and the people who support them so that these students thrive both in and out of the classroom.

Community support — be it from family, allies or educators — has a meaningful positive impact on students’ well-being and academic outcomes. Students will be in a better position to succeed personally and academically if their learning environments and experiences at school and beyond include aspects of mental and physical well-being.

We engage students and connect families and communities to resources outside the classroom to help students apply these foundational life skills and strategies in all aspects of their lives and relationships.

As we expand supportive learning environments into life beyond the classroom, we ignite more learning breakthroughs by engaging a learners’ broader family and community support system — making every space a positive learning environment. To learn more about what we do and how we work, visit us at www. imaginelearningfoundation.

org . 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines > Page 3 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation. org # Imagine Signature Grant Program Overview The Imagine Signature Grant Program (ISGP) seeks to amplify national or regional non-profit organizations’ efforts which align to the mission of ILF and meet one or more of the funding priority areas of focus identified by ILF.

## 2025 Funding Priority Areas of Focus Chronic absenteeism has severe consequences for learning, emotional well-being, stability, and future outcomes through a student’s life, particularly for children experiencing homelessness. Two-thirds of K- 12 students attended a school where at least 20% of the student body was chronically absent, creating a crisis for these students, especially in math and reading . Additionally, over 1.

2 million students are currently experiencing homelessness , putting them at greater academic and graduation risks. ## 2025 Funding Priorit ies Support eligible organizations addressing and/or studying critical issues related to chronic absenteeism and student housing insecurity in K-12 learning environments.

In 2025, the ISGP grants will continue to prioritize the areas that ISGP funded in 2024, such as basic needs support and wraparound services for students and families experiencing homelessness, and also other needs in line with our mission and addressing chronic absenteeism and housing insecurity's impact on K-12 learning.

Additionally, in response to the recent wildfires and rebuilding efforts in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and San Diego County, ISGP will allocate a portion of its 2025 grants to initiatives that are both aligned with its mission and focus on recovery and support in affected communities. > To learn more about the previous 2024 grant cycle and its grant awards, read our national press release .

ISGP reserves the > right to change the funding priorities and areas of focus in future grant cycles to further its mission. ILF will fund and partner with national and regional organizations that align with its mission and demonstrate the potential for significant impact.

To qualify for the Imagine Signature Grant program, organizations must align with one or more of the identified funding priorities and adhere to the 2025 grant guidelines established under the program. ILF expects to award a total of $600,000 or more in grants to new and existing grantees, with individual grant amounts ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 per grantee.

A minimum of $100,000 in grants will be reserved for initiatives benefitting the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area and San Diego County communities as outlined in the 2025 Funding Priorities. Application Opens: February 24, 2025 Application Deadline: April 9, 2025 at 11:59 p. m.

(PST) Application Review: April-May 2025 Award Notifications: June 2025 Program Start Dates: on/after July 1, 2025 Funding Term: up to fifteen (15) months 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines > Page 4 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation.

org ## Ineligible Organizations and Projects The ISGP will not fund any awards for or to: o Capital expenses or construction projects o Endowments or capital campaigns o Existing deficits or retroactive funding o Grant-making organizations o Individuals (or scholarships to individuals) o Orgs w/out Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status o Orgs not classified in Section 509(a)(1) or (2) o Orgs using 3 rd -party Tax ID or exempt status o Political causes, campaigns, candidates, orgs PreK-12 schools (public, private, charter or virtual) o PreK-12 school districts o Projects outside the United States o Sacramental/theological/religious functions o Social sororities or fraternities o Sponsorships or fundraising events ## Geography and Priority o Priority will be given to applicants that have national or regional impact serving more than 300+ youth, students, or community members and align with the ISGP’s 2025 Funding Priorities.

o Projects with limited geographic impact will not be prioritized. o Priority will be given to organizations and programs focused on high-need communities. ## 2025 Grant Application Cycle & Deadlines The ISGP accepts grant applications annually.

Applications and all required documents must be properly submitted through the online grant application portal ; instructions are provided at the end of this guide. The ISGP is highly competitive. As such, ILF may elect to close the application at any time at its discretion based on the number of applications received.

All applications received will undergo a thorough review and evaluation process by the board members and staff at the ILF. The ILF will not accept nor respond to unsolicited meetings, telephone calls, emails or other communications and/or requests.

# Grant Application: Overview and Components The grant application process is comprised of four (4) phases: • Phase 1: Determine Eligibility (reference the Ineligible Organizations and Projects section) • Phase 2: Grant Application (for all eligible applicants) • Phase 3: Application Evaluation and Review by ILF • Phase 4: Notifications and Awards (by ILF to Grantees) Applications and all required documents must be properly submitted through the ISGP online grant application portal .

An overview of the online application and instructions on how to use the online grant portal are provided in the subsequent sections. Incomplete or poorly written applications will not be accepted. Application Deadline: April 9, 2025 by 11:59 pm (PST).

2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines Page 5 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation. org ## Grant Application Components The online grant application is structured into six (6) sections that all applicants must complete. Below is an overview of the sections, including fields, questions, ILF guidance, and character count limits to help applicants prepare.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. SECTION ONE: Summary - Organization & Contact Information Keep it short, concise, and clear to your proposed program goals and outcomes. Typically, no more than 20 words.

Here are some examples: o Giving students experiencing homelessness the right to have their basic needs met to improve school attendance o Investigating the trends of school absenteeism with focus on students who are experiencing homelessness.

o Implementing Community/Family Guidance and Supports to Improve Student Absenteeism Applicant Primary Point of Contact Information Contact Name, Title, Phone number, Email Organization Information o Organization Legal Name/Entity Name o Organization Primary Mailing Address o Organization IRS EIN Number CEO/Executive Director Contact Name, Title, Phone, Email SECTION TWO: Program/Project Overview and Narrative Add the exact or approximate implementation start date of your proposed We suggest allowing 1-2 months after the program end date to collect and aggregate data (i.e., program effectiveness, usage, growth, impact, outcomes, etc.) which will be provided to the ILF as part of the grant reporting requirements.

Brief summary of proposal No more than 5 sentences. Be mindful of the 500-character count. Please note in this section if your proposal relates to the impact of the January 2025 California wildfires.

Program Narrative When compiling your program narrative, please highlight how your program/project aligns to ILF’s vision and mission and the 2025 grant cycle’s Funding Priority Areas of Focus. o Purpose (maximum 1000 characters) o Problem statement or need that you intend to solve (maximum 1000 characters). When compiling your response, please ensure the demonstration of need is clear, concise, and easy to understand.

In addition, please provide any data to support the problem or need you are aiming to solve. o Participants Impacted (Participants, Locations, Demographics, Age Groups, etc.) (maximum 1000 characters) o Scope of Work (Program Activities & Timeline) (maximum 1000 characters) o Overview of proposed timeline (maximum 255 characters) 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines Page 6 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation.

org o Evaluation, Metrics and Measurements of Success (maximum 1000 characters) o Anticipated outcomes (maximum 1000 characters) o Plan for sustainability of the project or initiative after the grant award has been exhausted. (maximum 500 characters) o Please list any partners in this proposal, and the partner’s role and your relationship with them.

(maximum 255 characters) Brief overview of how funds will be spent > Maximum 1000 characters > Respond to the “how the funds will be spent” question with an overall narrative of your project budget. Ensure the overall narrative of your project budget matches the amounts requested to the ILF which should also be noted your budget. SECTION THREE: Organization Information About o Please provide your organization’s mission statement.

(maximum 1000 characters) o Tell us about the history of your organization. (maximum 1000 characters) o Provide your impact, reach and targeted demographics. (maximum 1000 characters) o Tell us about your geographic footprint.

(maximum 500 characters) o Share what (if any) volunteer and/or employee engagement opportunities your organization offers to the community-at-large and/or a donor’s corporate employees? (maximum 255 characters). Enter N/A if not applicable to your organization.

Key Programs, Accomplishments and Challenges o Tell us about your current programs and activities. (maximum 1000 characters) o Please describe a few top accomplishments of your organization. (maximum 1000 characters) o Please describe your top challenges and how your organization responded.

Include how the January 2025 California wildfires have affected your organization, if applicable. (maximum 1000 characters) Leadership and Staff o Please include a link (if available) to your organization’s Board of Directors and/or Executive/Leadership Team.

If unavailable, please provide a short list (e.g., name and title) o Please list key staff involved with this project along with their title and brief description of their project role. (maximum 1000 characters). Provide a list of the key staff involved who will be overseeing the program as well as monitoring the implementation for successful outcomes.

Include name, title, location, and a brief description on their project role. 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines Page 7 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation. org SECTION FOUR: Evaluation Information/Outcomes & Outputs Measurable Outcomes and Timeline Please describe the desired measurable outcomes and their anticipated timeline.

Your organization will need to share how the program(s) will be evaluated and measured. Provide in-depth details around testing, measurements, metrics, assessments, and evaluations. Share your organization’s implementation plan to demonstrate how the program(s) will help achieve your goals and intended outputs and outcomes.

Please describe how you intend to measure and report on the effectiveness of the proposal. The expected results of your proposed project/program are your measures/measurements of success (i.e., these are the Outputs and Outcomes).

They must include specific numeric outputs and outcomes, including the number of students/youth you are measuring, tools you will use to measure, timelines for measurements, etc. o Outputs are what and how many activities, services, methods and/or approaches you are using to measure your project/program (i.e., number of students and youth served). o Outcomes are the results, impact and/or accomplishments you aim to achieve.

They must include numeric goals. SECTION FIVE: Budget and Budget Narrative List of Other Funding Sources How much is your organization able to contribute towards the total program/project costs? How much are you requesting from the ILF (i.e., grant amount requested portion of the grant application/proposal)?

Are you seeking funding from other sources to help cover the total program/project costs? What sources (i.e., federal funding, state funding, private grants, crowdsourcing, etc.)? Enter N/A if no other funding sources will be used to support this program/project.

Grant Funding Uses/Expenses Describe for each line item the Total grant program costs to deliver the Program supports and services as outlined in the budget and Program narrative within the grant application.

Budget Narrative (how the funds will be spent/used) Maximum 2000 characters o Provide a clear explanation on what your contingency plan will be should your organization not secure the funding necessary to implement your proposed program. In addition, if awarded, provide your sustainability plan for the proposed program for subsequent years.

Respond to the “how the funds will be spent” question with an overall narrative of your project budget, including timeline. Ensure the overall narrative of your project budget matches the amounts requested to the ILF which should also be noted your budget. How much is your organization able to contribute towards the total program/project costs?

How much are you requesting from the ILF (i.e., grant amount requested portion of the grant application/proposal)? Are you seeking funding from other sources to help cover the total program/project costs? What sources (i.e., federal funding, state funding, private grants, crowdsourcing, etc.)?

NOTE: The ILF will permit up to 15% for indirect costs of the total project budget to support your organization’s general overhead and administration expenses. 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines Page 8 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation.

org SECTION SIX: Documents & Supplementary information Documents (Required) Please upload/attach the following financial documents: o Audited Financial Statement/Report (most recent) o IRS Form 990 (most recent) o Verification of Tax-Exempt Status (IRS Determination Letter) o Current fiscal year operating budget o Program Budget (template on ZoomGrants) Supplementary Information (Optional) Please include any supplementary documents which you feel will be essential to the review committee (i.e., Annual Report, Case Studies, Research, White Papers, Testimonials, etc.).

Below are items the ILF would like to see but does not require to be considered for a grant. (Acceptable formats: . pdf, .

docx, . doc, . xlsx, .

xls) List of Other Funding Sources (optional) > Share if your organization is requesting funds (or already received funds) from other sources (i.e., federal funding, state funding, private grants, crowdsourcing, etc.) to help support the total project/program costs. Your organization will want to be specific with the name of the funding source and the amount requested/received.

Please feel free to include this information as part of your submission. Program Summary and Narrative (optional) > If organization would like to provide a more in-depth proposal narrative around your project/program, please feel free to include this information as part of your submission.

Testimonials and/or Endorsements (optional) > If your organization would like to share testimonials and/or endorsements for the project/program and why the ILF should consider supporting the program, please feel free to include this information as part of your submission. Available Data and/or Research (optional) > If your organization has any research to share with the ILF, please upload all relevant reports, studies or impact reports.

## Grant Application Evaluation Process All received applications will undergo a thorough review by ILF board members and relevant staff. This review process will occur during April and May 2025.

# Grant Awards, Notifications and Payments ILF expects to award a total of $600,000 or more in grants to new and existing grantees, with individual grant amounts ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 per grantee, as referenced on Page 3 of the Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines . All applicants (either awarded or declined) will be notified of the ILF’s decisions in July 2025 (subject to change).

Notifications of the awards or declinations will be sent by way of written communication through email from the ILF. Some grantees may receive a phone call in advance of such written communication. 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines > Page 9 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation.

org The awarded applicants will receive an EFT payment (preferred grant payment method) after notification of the award and completion of a grant agreement and financial forms. Any grantee who requires an alternate method of payment will submit such request to ILF for review.

## Grant Announcements, Communications, and Public Relations ## Grantee Reporting Requirements All awarded grantees must submit grant reports to the ILF, including a Grant Progress Report (within 120-days post-project start date), a Final Grant Impact Report (within 30-days post-project end date), and a Post Grant Term Update Report (within 3-months post-project end date).

Each report will include updates on the grant progress, scope of work activities, performance, milestones, budget expenditures, program metrics and outcomes and any successes and/or challenges of which the ILF should be made aware. The ILF will not accept nor respond to unsolicited meetings, telephone calls, emails or other communications and/or requests.

The ILF will initiate any communications with applicants during the 2025 grant cycle. Thank you for your interest in the Imagine Learning Foundation. We invite you to learn more about the Imagine Learning Foundation by visiting www.

imaginelearningfoundation. org . 2025 Imagine Signature Grant Program Guidelines > Page 10 of 10 imaginelearningfoundation.

org ## Submission Process: Online Grant Portal (ZoomGrants) Step 1. Access the Online Grant Portal - Click the direct link to apply: https://zoomgrants. com/zgf/ILFsignature2025 - If you do not have a ZoomGrants account, you must create an Account.

Step 2. Start your Application. Click the “Apply Now/Start Application” button.

Step 3. Invite Others to Collaborate (Optional) . Use the “Collaborators” section in the first tab of the application to invite others to work on this application with you.

Collaborators may be in the grant application at the same time. Step 4. Fully Complete the Application (All Questions) .

The grant portal system will automatically save your answers as you move through the application and enter text. Remember there are character restrictions established for certain questions. All questions will indicate if they are required or optional.

Step 5. Upload Documents/Supplementary Information . Click the “Upload” button next to each applicable document request set up by the administrator to open up the File Upload Window for that request.

Follow the instructions in the window to upload or link a file (or multiple) in that slot. Any document request marked with a yellow ‘Required’ note MUST have something uploaded or linked in that slot in order for your application to be submitted. If a required document is not applicable to you, create a document in which you note the inapplicability and upload that into the slot.

Step 6. Submit your Application! Click the grey “Submit Now” button at the top of the application when you have completed the applicable content in every tab.

The system will check to ensure you have answered every question and uploaded all ‘Required’ documents. Any skipped questions or missing documents will be listed in red. When you are done with your edits, use the grey “Refresh Page” button in the application to reload the page, then click the “Submit Now” button to re-run the check.

If your application is complete, you will be able to enter your initials and officially submit the application. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm (PST) on April 9, 2025. The ILF reserves the right to close the grant application at any point if an unprecedented number of applications are received or extend the application period to receive additional applications.