Education

Key 2025 dates for education grant applications in the areas of STEM Education and College and Career Readiness are:

• July 14: Applications sent to nonprofits (by invitation only)
• August 1: Applications due
• Mid-September: Grant award notifications

STEM Education:

The Foundation supports STEM Education programs that increase equitable access and participation in STEM, teacher effectiveness, and STEM proficiency for students in grades K-12.

STEM organizations of interest: 

• Community organizations serving low-income, and BIPOC populations with a high proportion of youth in grades K-12.
• Organizations with programs that work to improve understanding of STEM topics and interest in STEM learning.
• Organizations that integrate in- and out-of-school programming that encourage interest and success in STEM pathways.
• Organizations with programs that provide teachers with professional development or access to STEM resources and knowledge.
• Organizations with programs that work to create and ensure equitable access to STEM learning and participation.

College & Career Readiness:

The Cargill Foundation supports College & Career Readiness programs that improve academic and career knowledge, skills, and competencies to prepare students grades 6-12 for success in post-secondary pathways.

College & Career Readiness organizations of interest:

• Community organizations serving low-income, and BIPOC populations with a high proportion of youth in grades 6-12. 
• Organizations with programs that utilize school-based and out-of-school mentors, advisors, and caring adults to enhance support.
• Organizations with programs that facilitate collaboration/alignment between high school and post-secondary curriculum to increase college readiness.
• Organizations that provide programs to increase career readiness, development of workforce skills, and planning for post-secondary career and technical pathways.