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GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS

Thriving Children Grant Programs

Thriving Children Grant Programs

Varies; no minimum or maximum stated.

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Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.

AMOUNT

Varies; no minimum or maximum stated.

AMOUNT

Varies; no minimum or maximum stated.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

You must be a nonprofit or small business working in education, early childhood, or youth in the USA.

You must be a nonprofit or small business working in education, early childhood, or youth in the USA.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds organizations focused on children thriving — covering areas like early care and education, child health, and family economic stability. Both nonprofits and small businesses are eligible.

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds organizations focused on children thriving — covering areas like early care and education, child health, and family economic stability. Both nonprofits and small businesses are eligible.

YOUR REAL ODDS

No specific acceptance rate is published, but WKKF is a major national foundation with selective, relationship-driven grantmaking.

As one of the largest foundations in the US, WKKF receives a high volume of interest. Grant amounts vary widely, and the foundation's priorities around racial equity and child wellbeing heavily shape selections.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Review WKKF focus areas and confirm alignment with their children/equity priorities — 1-2 hours

  2. Visit wkkf.org and navigate to Grantseekers section to submit an inquiry or letter of interest — 2-4 hours

  3. If invited, complete a full grant application — 1-2 weeks

WORTH KNOWING

WKKF emphasizes racial equity and community-rooted work across its grantmaking — organizations that explicitly center equity in their approach to child and youth outcomes are more aligned with their stated mission.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

This is 1 of 1,600+ open opportunities.

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