Funding Approach
Forecasted
The Overdeck Family Foundation's Funding Approach grant supports research and innovation to improve children's school readiness, academic success, and future skills through evidence-based programs.
Funder: Overdeck Family Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant size averages ~$100,000; grants range from a few thousand dollars up to $2 million; indirect costs capped at 10% (15% for independent research orgs).
Summary: Supports innovative, evidence-based programs and research that improve school readiness, academic success, and future readiness for children.
Key Information: Unsolicited proposals are not accepted; foundation staff proactively identify prospective grantees.
Description
The Overdeck Family Foundation's funding approach is designed to accelerate cost-effective programs and solutions that improve children's school readiness, academic outcomes, and future-ready skills. The Foundation invests in direct impact projects, validation studies, knowledge generation, and policy initiatives, with a strong emphasis on innovation, evidence, scalability, and sustainability. In addition to grant funding, grantees may receive capacity-building support tailored to their needs, ranging from universal guidance to intensive technical services. The Foundation's goal is to unlock innovation and support both new and proven approaches that make a measurable difference in student outcomes.
