Education Reform

Overview

Ensure all students have access to a quality public education through innovative programs that improve educational systems, closing the gap between underserved and affluent school districts.

Type of Grant: Education
Who Can Apply: Non-profit organizations or public institutions
Locations Served: Selected U.S. Communities; Toronto, Canada; Netherlands: Limburg (Heerlen/Maastricht) Ireland: Galway and surrounding areas; Switzerland: Lac Leman and surrounding areas; Japan: greater Tokyo area
What: Education reform, with an emphasis on improving administration and teacher quality in grades K-12
GUIDELINES »

GUIDELINES

Currently Eligible Geographies
Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Japan, Mexico, United States

  • Australia: Greater Sydney area or national in scope
  • Canada: Greater Toronto area or national in scope
  • China: Greater Shanghai area or national in scope
  • Europe: Netherlands Limburg (Heerlen/Maastricht); Ireland: Galway and surrounding areas; Switzerland: Lac Leman and surrounding areas;
  • Japan: greater Tokyo area
  • Mexico: Tijuana or national in scope
  • United States: Selected areas or national in scope

Excluded Activities

The Medtronic Foundation does not support individuals, endowments, capital projects, religious groups for religious purposes, fundraising events or activities, social events or goodwill advertising, reimbursable medical treatment, scientific research, lobbying, or political or fraternal activities.

Program Proposals and Application

If you wish to apply for a grant, you must first send a one to two page letter of inquiry. After receiving the letter, a Foundation representative will contact you regarding the status of your inquiry. If you are invited for a full application, the Foundation representative will send you an invitation to apply.

Grant Deadlines

 

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