Deadline: 1-May-21
Dr. Seuss Foundation has launched its grants program that will focus on improved literacy that introduces new skills and knowledge in the multi-layered worlds of the arts and humanities, health and well-being, animal welfare, and the environment in US.
Funding Information
- Grant awards are dependent on project, organizational capacity, partnerships, and other factors. No request below $10,000 will be considered.
Geographic Focus
- The Foundation will primarily make grants to organizations that support projects located within California and Massachusetts.
What they do NOT fund
- Grants to individuals.
- Grants to private foundations or regranting organizations.
- Grants for debt retirement or to cover operating deficits.
- Unsolicited requests for special event or gala sponsorship.
- Activities intended to influence legislation or support candidates for political office.
- Activities for religious or doctrinal purposes, although faith-based organizations may apply for program support.
- Organizations that do not comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Grants for endowment or capital development will be considered only rarely.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a grant from The Dr. Seuss Foundation, your organization must be a tax-exempt charitable organization in good standing, as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Applications should include how projects:
- articulate strategies for success
- are designed to be shared, and potentially scaled and/or adapted by others
- address diversity, equity, and inclusion
- leverage funds and/or resources from other partners
- develop strategic partnerships
For more information, visit https://drseussfoundation.org/grant-process/#grantseekers