Skip to Content
Default image

Kresge Foundation

Focus Areas:

Job Training for Special Populations 

Innovation in Job Training 

Apprenticeships 

Job Training Technology

Range:

$150,000+

Geographic Focus:

National with some geographic areas of preference, including a preference towards cities.

Funder Type:

Private

Eligibility:

Must be a nonprofit organization.

Summary:

The foundation has several specific focus areas; the one most relevant to NCCER members is Human Services. The foundation has the capacity to make large, transformational grants; however, funding is by invitation only or through an open call for proposals. Potential applicants should monitor the website and sign up for updates to stay informed of funding opportunities. Learn More


Share This Page

Latest Insights

Stay in the Know With Grants Plus

10 Insider Tips for Experienced Fundraisers in Grant Seeking

Blog

10 Insider Tips for Experienced Fundraisers in Grant Seeking

For experienced fundraising leaders, the key to continued success in grant seeking is refinement and adaptation.

What Grant Seekers Need to Know Now – and What to Do About It

Blog

What Grant Seekers Need to Know Now – and What to Do About It

by Lauren Steiner I’ve been tracking critical signals from Washington—and from the broader economy—that point to growing challenges for grant-funded organizations. Mitch Stein ’s dispatch from Capitol Hill offers a…

Giving USA Cincinnati Briefing 2025

Event

Giving USA Cincinnati Briefing 2025

Learn about the latest trends and actionable insights from the longest running, most comprehensive report on philanthropy.

Facing a Fundraising Gap? Here’s How Grants Can Help – And How They Can’t

Blog

Facing a Fundraising Gap? Here’s How Grants Can Help – And How They Can’t

When a revenue source dries up, it’s natural to look at grants as a lifeline. And sometimes, they can be. But let’s be clear: grants are not an instant plug-and-play…