The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust is seeking applications to fund programs that build literacy and workplace skills to empower students to achieve academically and prepare them for meaningful careers.
Donor Name: The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust
State: Pennsylvania, Florida, and Rhode Island
County: Chester County (PA), Delaware County (PA), Montgomery County (PA), Camden County (PA) and Palm Beach County (FL)
City: Philadelphia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $10,000
Details:
Program Focus
- Data-driven literacy-based programs focused on developing robust reading and writing skills with a strong history of success. These can be programs that:
- Take place during school hours, after school, or during the summer.
- Take place across school systems, but the funding can support only nonsectarian programming including within a religious institution.
- Grades K-8 programs should devote at least 70 percent of their time directly to instruction and activities in reading and writing.
- Grades 9-12 programs should provide innovative approaches to students in under-resourced areas for success in higher education, from the college admission process and acceptance through to completion.
- Youth workforce development programs that focus on quality career exploration and preparation initiatives.
- Recreational programs with a strong academic component.
- College programs are not funded.
Population(s) Served
- Children and youth in grades K-12 in under-resourced areas — more than 70 percent of all participants in the organization should be eligible for free or reduced-rate lunches in schools.
Funding Information
First-time grants generally range from $5,000 to $10,000.
Geographical Focus
- Programs supporting children and youth in Philadelphia, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware, and Camden Counties
- Programs supporting children and youth in Palm Beach County, FL.
- Programs supporting children and youth in Aquidneck Island.
For more information, visit THFCT.
