Frances R Dewing Foundation 7600-xxxxxx15480
Official website for the Frances R. Dewing Foundation, a private foundation supporting innovative approaches to early childhood education in the United States and typically awarding seed grants (about $1,000–$25,000). The site includes About, Grantees, and an Apply section with eligibility, procedures and an online application; contact lists [email protected] and a P.O. Box in Alexandria, VA.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized nonprofit running a time-limited pilot or project for early childhood (ages ~2–12) — especially curriculum, outdoor learning, STEM, arts-integration, or community-based enrichment — seeking seed or project funding with a clear project budget and reporting plan.
Good Fit
- • Project-focused request for seed or pilot funding rather than unrestricted operating support
- • Clear project budget plus organizational budget included with the application
- • Work serving early childhood or K–3 learning, outdoor/eco-literacy, STEM, or arts integration
- • Ability to meet semi-annual application timetable and to submit required reporting materials
- • Willingness to apply via the online form and to use the manager email for follow-up
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations across 12 states, with the majority of dollars directed outside the foundation's home state, indicating a multi-state/national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 16 distinct grantees spanning schools, museums, community centers and programmatic nonprofits, and earlier years show similar counts (18–19), so the portfolio funds a broad set of independent recipients for its size despite some dollar concentration at the top.
New Applicants
Direct behavioral evidence shows many new grantees in the latest year and the foundation runs a public online application process with clear required materials, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
