Grantmaking Program - C. E. and S. Foundation
Supports research and programs in Louisville that advance child development, family stability, and educational success through evidence-based, collaborative, and impactful strategies.
Funder: C. E. and S. Foundation
Due Dates: Quarterly deadlines (rolling invitation, reviewed four times per year)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts vary; funding is tailored to project scope and impact.
Summary: Funds collaborative, high-impact projects supporting childhood development, family stability, and postsecondary success in Louisville, KY and select communities.
Key Information: Proposals are by invitation only following an initial inquiry; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
Description
The C.E. and S. Foundation supports leaders, strategies, and programs that drive measurable improvements in Louisville, Kentucky, and select connected communities. The Foundation prioritizes initiatives that foster resilience, preparedness, and opportunity for individuals, with a focus on innovative, collaborative, and sustainable approaches. Priority areas include:
- Caregiver engagement for early childhood development
- Social-emotional support for children (birth through grade 12)
- Academic support (kindergarten through grade 12)
- Family and household stability
- Postsecondary education success
The Foundation values projects that emphasize impact, influence, leverage, and learning, and encourages approaches that can inform and advance the broader field.
