Michigan, Mississippi, and New Mexico: W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) Early Childhood Education Grant
💡 Receive funding to improve child care access, support professional development, and advance equity in early education.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) offers grants that support early childhood education programs and professionals—especially those serving children of color, low-income families, and English learners. If your organization is working to create meaningful, systemic change in early care, this funding could help you grow your impact.
What Does the WKKF Early Childhood Grant Support?
WKKFs grantmaking aligns with a vision of thriving children, equitable communities, and working families. The foundation funds impactful initiatives that focus on:
🎯 Key Focus Areas:
- #Improving_Quality_and_Accessibility
Enhancing access to affordable, high-quality early education and care that supports equitable outcomes for all children. - #Workforce_Development
Strengthening the early childhood workforce pipeline, especially by investing in educators and leaders of color, and expanding professional development opportunities. - #Policy_Advocacy_and_Community_Engagement
Promoting inclusive family engagement, local decision-making, and policy advocacy that shapes responsive early childhood systems.
This grant is ideal for nonprofits and organizations working to expand equity, uplift families, and build stronger child care systems nationwide.
Who Can Apply for a WKKF Grant?
✅ Eligible Organizations:
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3))
- Government and public agencies
- For-profit corporations conducting charitable initiatives
📍 Geographic Focus:
While WKKF funds projects across the U.S., it prioritizes proposals from:
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- New Mexico
- New Orleans
Organizations from other regions may still be considered based on alignment with WKKF’s mission and values.
How to Apply
📄 Step 1: Submit an LOI
Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through WKKF’s Grant Portal, describing your projects goals and alignment with WKKF priorities.
📬 Step 2: Wait for Review
You’ll receive a response within 30 business days. If selected, you’ll be invited to submit a full proposal.
📝 Step 3: Submit Full Proposal
If invited, prepare a detailed grant proposal including strategies, outcomes, evaluation metrics, and a full budget.
⏱️ Step 4: Funding Decision
Final decisions are usually made within 60 business days after proposal submission.
🔗 Start here: WKKF Grantseekers Page
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🌟 Ready to Make a Difference?
- If your organization is committed to transforming early education through equity, inclusion, and innovation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation grant may be your next big step. Explore the opportunity, strengthen your proposal, and let your impact grow.
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