Qwest Foundation
Qwest focuses on schools and technology. Grants are awarded on an ongoing basis, so there is no deadline. The attached link goes to the foundation's FAQ. Grants range from $5,000 to 10,000.
http://www.qwest.com/about/company/community/faqs.html
What are the Qwest Foundation's funding priorities?
Qwest Foundation® focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting solid preK-12 educational programs. Educating children is the cornerstone for building strong and enlightened communities.
The Foundation will consider programs that:
http://www.qwest.com/about/company/community/faqs.html
What are the Qwest Foundation's funding priorities?
Qwest Foundation® focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting solid preK-12 educational programs. Educating children is the cornerstone for building strong and enlightened communities.
The Foundation will consider programs that:
- Effectively use technology to improve preK-12 public school instruction
- Promote innovative models to strengthen preK-12 public school education
- Improve the skills and leadership of educators and parents
- Promote innovative early childhood education programs
- Promote diversity awareness and cultural competency
- Are there funding restrictions?
The Qwest Foundation guidelines exclude:
- Direct grants or scholarships to individuals
- Political organizations
- Sectarian religious activities
- Capital campaigns, chairs or endowments
- Private foundations or pass-through organizations
- General operating funds
- Goodwill advertising
- Organizations that receive 3 percent or more of funds from United Way
