The Dr. Scholl Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program to provide financial assistance to organizations committed to improving the world.
The majority of their grants are made in the U.S. However, like Dr. Scholl, they recognize the need for a global outlook. Non-U.S. grants are given to organizations where directors have knowledge of the grantee.
Priority Areas
Applications for grants are considered in the following areas:
Education
Social Service
Healthcare
Civic and Cultural
Environmental
Funding Information
There is not a limit; however, on average, their grants range from $5,000 to $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The Foundation does not consider the following for funding:
Organizations that do not have a valid IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
Organizations that cannot provide them with at least 3 years of financial activity
Political organizations, political action committees, or individual campaigns whose primary purpose is to influence legislation
Foundations that are themselves grantmaking bodies
Grants for loans, operating deficit reductions, the liquidation of a debt or general support
Grants to individuals
Grants are rarely made to endowments or capital campaigns
Event sponsorships including the purchase of tables, tickets or advertisements
More than one request from the same organization in the same grant cycle
Publicly supported state, local and federal government organizations (i.e. public schools and municipalities) are rarely considered for grants.
