Knowledge for Freedom
Teagle Foundation's Knowledge for Freedom grant funds summer humanities programs for underserved high school students, fostering academic growth, civic engagement, and college readiness.
Funder: Teagle Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 | March 1, 2027 | August 1, 2027 (Concept paper submission deadlines)
Funding Amounts: Implementation grants: $100,000–$300,000 over 36 months | Planning grants: $10,000–$25,000 over 6–12 months
Summary: Supports colleges and universities to create humanities-based summer programs for underserved high school students, fostering college readiness and civic engagement.
Description
The Knowledge for Freedom initiative, administered by the Teagle Foundation, funds colleges and universities to develop and implement immersive summer humanities programs for underserved high school students. These programs bring students onto campus to explore transformative texts and engage in discussions about purpose, freedom, and civic responsibility, guided by college faculty and undergraduate mentors. The initiative aims to improve college readiness, support college applications, and encourage lifelong civic engagement by combining academic seminars, mentorship, and civic projects during the academic year. Programs are designed to be adaptable to local contexts while fostering a national network of shared practice.
