For the 2025 Signature Employment Grants, the Kessler Foundation invites proposals for groundbreaking employment projects from tax-exempt organizations operating in states with some of the lowest employment participation rates for people with disabilities.
Donor Name: Kessler Foundation
State: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, West Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/21/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Funding Information
Eligible organizations in Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and West Virginia may apply for up to two years of funding, ranging up to $50,000 annually with a maximum total of $100,000. Applicants may include up to 15% for indirect costs in their proposed budget. All grants are awarded at the discretion of Kessler Foundation and its Board of Trustees.
Eligibility Criteria
Tax-exempt organizations, including nonprofits, schools, universities, and government entities in the U.S. or its territories, may apply. Kessler Foundation does not fund projects outside the U.S. or those that discriminate based on race, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. Proposals from organizations with a high percentage of staff self-identifying as having a disability are rated more favorably.
For more information, visit Kessler Foundation.
