Beginning in 2005, The Stocker Foundation embarked upon a strategic planning process toward utilizing limited resources for greater impact in the geographic areas served. The document links found below will provide specific details regarding our refined grantmaking in the field of education. These changes reflect our renewed commitment to public education.

Toward that end, the Foundation will narrow its grantmaking to focus solely on programs/services that positively affect children, youth, and families. The Board has identified services for public school students in Kindergarten through 5th grade as its primary funding interest. For the next 3-5 years, the Board will issue RFPs (request for proposals) for direct services addressing the following: Literacy; Afterschool & Summer Programs; Supplemental Enrichment; and Wraparound Services.


UPDATE (as of 11/24/08)

• The Transition Grant application deadline has been changed from 12/15/08 to January 15, 2009 (5:00 pm, eastern)
• All available competitive grant dollars in 2009 will be utilized toward Transition Grants; new K-5th grade public education-based funding will commence in 2010.

Press Release October 1, 2008 Word | PDF
Funding Focus 2009-2012 Word | PDF