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Find similar grantsSTEM and Literacy Funding is sponsored by Bessie Minor Swift Foundation. This funding supports nonprofit organizations offering literacy, STEM, or STEAM education programs. This could include projects related to technology-related learning and digital literacy, potentially encompassing aspects of AI education.
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Bessie Minor Swift Foundation | Bessie Minor Swift Foundation Contribute to an informed and active citizenry by supporting programs that promote literacy and educational enrichment. We focus our work in Washoe County, Nevada; Ada and Canyon Counties, Idaho; and, the North County area of San Diego County, California, and will only consider applications from non-profit organizations in those areas.
Examples include programs that promote: Literacy, reading and writing skills Programs focused on literacy, sciences and interdisciplinary efforts The Bessie Minor Swift Foundation awards grants to programs that provide direct service to: help with the implementation or expansion of literacy programs for children who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading develop programs in the literacy, STEM, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) and Interdisciplinary areas for preschool, primary and secondary school-aged students develop reading and writing skills at all age levels For 2026 a total of $86,675.
59 was awarded to 18 organizations. The maximum award was increased two years ago to $5,000, thus introducing a larger gap between the number of awards and the dollars granted. Details of these awards can be found in Grant History.
Since inception, over 482 awards have been granted for a total of $1,120,000. Over 18 years the Foundation has awarded grants as follows: Grants have fallen into categories as follows over those years: While grants have been primarily given for Literacy programs in the past, STEM, STEAM and Interdisciplinary projects continue to be on the rise. Sterling Foundation Management 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive grants@bessieminorswift.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Idaho offering literacy, STEM, or STEAM education programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 - $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
STEM and Literacy Funding is funded by Bessie Minor Swift Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Idaho. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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