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Mission
The Foundation was established in December 2013 by Kathryn B. McQuade, after retiring from 33 years of working in the business community. I was blessed to have been born into a loving middle class family. My father worked very hard to insure that all of his children were given an opportunity for a good education and my mother, “a stay at home Mom’ was always there for us. My world was safe and comfortable. My life is in stark contrast to how much of the rest of the world lives. I continue to read of the terrible injustices waged against women and children globally and hope that this foundation can provide them the opportunity and resources to succeed. We will support organizations that help us achieve our goal of Striving to make sustainable improvements in women and children’s rights education and welfare.
Kathryn McQuade Foundation Grant
The Foundation will make timely decisions on your grant request and provide clear communications on our expectations of reporting progress.
Women
The Foundation’s goal is to provide women assistance and provide them an opportunity to succeed. Assistance can take many forms, however our goal is to help them become self sufficient and enable them to lift themselves out of poverty and provide for their children. Access to education, job training and professional skills, even access to capital in order to build a business are possible ways we will consider helping women to succeed. Grant requests should focus on enabling the women to sustain financial independence.
We look forward to hearing of the many creative ways organizations are working on helping women succeed through out the world. To help women is to help their children and the communities they live in.
Children
Too many children in the US and across the world live in poverty and lack the access to education. Education and/or appropriate skills training are necessary to break the cycle of poverty and crime. While the assistance to women may take many forms, the foundation’s focus for children will target education and/ or skills training. The Foundation is open to many ideas on how to accomplish this goal and look forward to receiving proposals to help all children achieve their potential.
Cardinals Charities
Founded in 1990, Cardinals Charities supports programs designed to improve the quality of life and enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona.
Cardinals Charities' grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from various qualified non-profit organizations whose goals and programs align with the mission statement.
Since its inception, Cardinals Charities has distributed more than 9.1 million dollars to hundreds of worthy charitable organizations on behalf of the Arizona Cardinals and the National Football League.
Mission Statement
The Arizona Cardinals Charities Fund supports programs designed to improve the quality of life and enhance opportunities for children, women, and minorities in the state of Arizona.
Grants are awarded on an annual basis in response to applications from non-profit 501(c)(3) qualified organizations whose goals and programs meet our mission statement. We make every effort to direct our contributions where they can have the greatest impact while addressing the most critical needs. Funding is limited to the success of Cardinals Charities' own fund-raising efforts during the year.
Grants for youth programs provide funding to support education, recreation, and mentorship initiatives that empower young people. The following grants help nonprofits address critical needs, foster personal growth, and promote positive outcomes for children and teens.
Discover 500+ funding opportunities for youth programs, with $126M available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits with funding sources, offering grant-matching tools, deadline alerts, and funder research to strengthen programs for young people.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Youth Programs?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
Nonprofits eligible for youth program grants include youth-focused organizations, after-school programs, mentoring initiatives, and educational institutions dedicated to youth development. These grants aim to empower young people, foster resilience, and support positive outcomes for children in need. Many funders prioritize programs that offer leadership training, academic support, and recreational activities.
Grants for youth programs typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 27.2% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Grants for youth-focused programs support initiatives in mentorship, career readiness, mental health, sports and recreation, and educational enrichment. These grants help nonprofits address critical needs, foster personal growth, and promote positive outcomes for children and teens. Funders aim to create safe, engaging environments where young people can develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Funding for youth program grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $200 to a maximum of $28,475,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $13,750, while the average grant awarded is $472,069. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
The $89.9 million in available funding for youth-focused programs comes from federal organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Afterschool Alliance, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and many local community foundations dedicated to supporting youth initiatives.
To improve their success rate, organizations seeking grants for youth-focused programs should collaborate with schools and local organizations to strengthen their applications. Additionally, they should consider incorporating the following elements in their proposals:
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