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Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation Grant
The Perrigo Foundation is committed to empowering individuals and global communities by supporting programs and organizations that promote health, well-being, and education. We aim to prepare students and young adults for the workforce, providing accessible career pathways that inspire and empower individuals to reach their full potential. The Foundation is proudly funded by Perrigo Company plc.
Mission Statement
To provide financial support to non-profit organizations that promote our commitment to enhancing the health, well-being and education of individuals and families in the communities in which Perrigo operates.
Vision Statement
To help improve and positively impact communities by improving access to quality health services, creating educational opportunities, and supporting the needs of the under-served.
Giving Back to Our Communities
Healthcare
We are providing program stability and capacity building for key community agencies, supporting local nonprofits to improve the quality and accessibility of services, and increasing the quality of mental health services, especially for children and families.
Education
Education, post-secondary scholarships, and support for first-generation and low-income students primarily focused on a STEM career, advancement for STEM curriculum, and resources in the K-12 classrooms.
Supporting the Underserved
Community engagement and well-being, ensuring access to basic human necessities such as food, housing, end-of-life support, and necessary social services.
STEM education grants provide funding to support science, technology, engineering, and math programs in schools and communities. The following grants help nonprofits and educators foster innovation, promote inclusivity, and prepare students for careers in STEM fields.
Find 100+ funding opportunities for STEM education, with $62.7M available. Instrumentl supports organizations with targeted grant searches, application deadline tracking, and funder insights to expand STEM learning opportunities.
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 STEM Education grants?
Most grants are due in the fourth quarter.
Research institutions and community organizations that promote STEM initiatives qualify for STEM education grants. Donors value school and after-school programs that stimulate STEM learning for students. These grants support projects aimed at enhancing diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in STEM programs. Many funding opportunities focus on increasing participation among underrepresented groups in STEM fields.
Grants in STEM education typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q4, with 29.4% 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 Q3.
STEM education grants aim to expand innovative learning approaches both inside and outside the classroom. These grants are meant to encourage creative ideas to STEM education among individuals from different backgrounds. Historically, these grants have been offered to close educational gaps for marginalized students. Many programs focus on providing essential skills and knowledge to prepare students for careers in all fields encompassed in STEM.
On average, grants in STEM education provide funding between $375 and $25,000,000, with typical awards falling around $25,000 (median) and $660,009 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
The majority of funding for STEM ducation grants comes from government agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Education. Google offers an annual fund with priorities change annually from community support to AI initiatives. Private foundations, like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other corporate entities such as Microsoft contribute heavily to STEM funding.
Organizations can find over 200 funding opportunities with $200 million in awards.
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