Past Recipients
Grantee
Grant Type
Amount
Year
Duke University Talent Identification Program
To support the expansion of Project Launch, which engages high ability, low-income 5th - 7th grade s
...
Talent Development Award
$800,000
2019
University of Alaska Foundation
To support the Rural Alaska Honors Institute at University of Alaska Fairbanks, a rigorous college p
...
Rural Talent Initiative
$150,000
2019
YES Scholars
To support the YES Appalachia Program, which provides academic, cultural, and college advising suppo
...
Rural Talent Initiative
$150,000
2019
James Madison University
To support the Valley Scholars Program at James Madison University, which provides comprehensive, ye
...
Rural Talent Initiative
$150,000
2019
Young Artists of America at Strathmore
To support the Reach for the Stars program, which awards scholarships for participation in the Summe
...
Good Neighbor Grant
$25,000
2019
Washington Urban Debate League
To support the program’s expansion to five new schools, providing their high-quality afterschool deb
...
Good Neighbor Grant
$16,000
2019
StoryBook Treasures
To support a reading enrichment program for students in grades K-3 at select schools in Loudoun Coun
...
Good Neighbor Grant
$20,000
2019
Mosby Heritage Area Association
To support the Local History in the Schools program, which helps connect the region’s rich history w
...
Good Neighbor Grant
$10,000
2019
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