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Grants

Supporting Education with Purpose

The Daniel Tanner Foundation supports educational institutions and nonprofit organizations whose work advances education, research, scholarship, educational opportunity, and meaningful learning experiences.

The Foundation seeks initiatives with a clear educational purpose and the potential to create meaningful and lasting impact for students, educators, schools, and communities.

Grants

Supporting Education with Purpose

The Daniel Tanner Foundation supports educational institutions and nonprofit organizations whose work advances education, research, scholarship, educational opportunity, and meaningful learning experiences.

The Foundation seeks initiatives with a clear educational purpose and the potential to create meaningful and lasting impact for students, educators, schools, and communities.

Students are sitting on the grass near university.

Our Areas of Impact

What We Support

  • Educational Opportunity and Student Learning
  • Innovative and Experiential Learning Programs
  • Career and Technical Education
  • Student Research and Career Exploration
  • Educational Research and Scholarship
  • Academic Publications and Scholarly Initiatives
  • Educational Conferences and Professional Dialogue
  • Learning Environments and Educational Facilities
  • Programs That Strengthen Teaching and Learning
  • Selected Community-Based Initiatives with a Meaningful Educational Purpose
  • Long-Term and Endowed Educational Initiatives

Who We Support

The Daniel Tanner Foundation provides support to qualified educational institutions and nonprofit organizations whose programs are consistent with the Foundation’s mission and charitable purposes.

Our Approach

The Foundation carefully considers prospective programs and organizations based on educational purpose, potential impact, and alignment with the Foundation’s mission and Professor Daniel Tanner’s legacy.

The Foundation values thoughtful initiatives that address educational needs, create opportunity, encourage innovation, and offer lasting benefits.

Grant Proposals

The Foundation primarily identifies and invites organizations whose work aligns with its mission.

Grant proposals are generally by invitation.

Invited organizations receive information about proposal materials and documentation requirements.

Grant Inquiries

For general questions regarding the Foundation’s work and grant programs, please use the Contact page.