[W.K. Kellogg Foundation](https://www.wkkf.org/grantseekers)

Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)

No set minimum or maximum; awards vary based on project scope and organizational need.

Supports organizations advancing community-driven solutions for child, family, and community well-being, with emphasis on equity, education, health, and economic opportunity.

Not open to individuals; only legal entities may apply.

--- ## Description The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds organizations that are advancing innovative, community-driven solutions to promote the well-being of children, families, and communities. Priority is given to work that fosters equity, education, health, and economic opportunity, with a focus on addressing systemic barriers and supporting generational change. The foundation’s grantmaking centers on the belief that all children should have the opportunity to thrive, with special attention to early childhood development, access to healthcare, nutritious food systems, sustainable career pathways, and healing from the harms of racism. WKKF supports projects across the United States, with particular emphasis on Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, and New Orleans, as well as Chiapas and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, and central and southwest Haiti. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there are no fixed deadlines. - The process begins with a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and is open year-round. --- ## Funding Amount - There is no specified minimum or maximum award amount. - Funding levels are determined based on the scope, scale, and needs of the proposed project and applicant organization. - Both short-term and multi-year grants are possible. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a legal entity (not individuals). Eligible entities include: - Nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) or equivalent) - Public or governmental entities - Schools, hospitals, or religious institutions - For-profit entities doing charitable work - Projects must benefit children, families, and communities located in the United States, Haiti, or Mexico (with a focus on specific regions). - WKKF does **not** fund: - Individuals or individual support (e.g., scholarships, living expenses, emergency aid) - Capital investments - Political parties or candidates --- ## Application Process - **Step 1:** Review WKKF’s priorities and geographic focus to ensure alignment. - **Step 2:** Register for an account in the [WKKF Fluxx grants management portal](https://wkkf.fluxx.io/apply/grant_registration/). - **Step 3:** Submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) online, outlining your organization, proposed project, and funding needs. - **Step 4:** WKKF will review your LOI and respond within 30 business days, either inviting a full proposal or declining the request. - **Step 5:** If invited, submit a full proposal. Funding decisions are typically made within 60 business days of proposal submission. - Instructions for registration and LOI submission are available in [English](https://wkkf.box.com/s/8g5buh82gebbfwwrw3cqsk26ipdeb24y), [Spanish](https://wkkf.box.com/s/0um61xlqufilafy04tajld6uc16eg7j8), and [Haitian Creole](https://wkkf.box.com/s/537lidygwa3l440l5prlrye5sxb0dbaq). --- ## Additional Information - The foundation is committed to transparency, respectfulness, and openness in its grantmaking. - 80% of funding decisions are made within 60 business days of receiving a full proposal. - WKKF will never request personal or financial information via text or SMS; always use the official portal for communications. - Grantees may be asked to participate in brief surveys to provide feedback during and after the grant process. - Resources for grantees (logic model guides, evaluation guides, communications planning) are available on the [WKKF Grantees page](https://www.wkkf.org/grantees/). --- ## External Links - [W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grantseekers Page](https://www.wkkf.org/grantseekers) - [WKKF Fluxx Grant Portal](https://wkkf.fluxx.io/) - [Eligibility and Registration Guidelines](https://wkkf.fluxx.io/apply/grant_registration/) - [Instructions for LOI Submission (English)](https://wkkf.box.com/s/8g5buh82gebbfwwrw3cqsk26ipdeb24y) - [Instructions for LOI Submission (Spanish)](https://wkkf.box.com/s/0um61xlqufilafy04tajld6uc16eg7j8) - [Instructions for LOI Submission (Haitian Creole)](https://wkkf.box.com/s/537lidygwa3l440l5prlrye5sxb0dbaq) - [Recent Awarded Grants](https://www.wkkf.org/awarded-grants/) - [Grantee Resources](https://www.wkkf.org/grantees/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Option | Details | |-----------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | Concierge Desk (Email) | conciergedesk@wkkf.org | | Concierge Desk (Phone, US) | (888) 606-5905 | | Concierge Desk (Phone, Int.)| +1 (269) 969-2329 | | Foundation Address | 1 Michigan Ave. East, Battle Creek, MI 49017, USA | | Online Contact Form | [Contact Page](https://www.wkkf.org/contact/) |

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