Education policy is one of the few advocacy fields where rolling, open-application grantmaking still exists without a standardized form. These two funders both work that way, but they sit on opposite sides of the policy spectrum and fund very different kinds of organizations.

What we know: This 501(c)(4) funds projects aligned with its three pillars: Fund Every Kid, No More Lines, and Education Your Way. Proposals require a one-page abstract and itemized budget. The foundation explicitly does not accept proposals for funding schools.

Realistic fit: advocacy and policy organizations working on education choice, family-centered policy design, or state-level education reform campaigns.

What we know: The foundation funds public policy research and education tied to preserving freedom and democracy "according to the principles of the Founding Fathers." There is no formal application form. Proposals should include a project summary, budget, participant qualifications, and a 501(c)(3) determination letter or international equivalent.

Realistic fit: policy research institutes and civic education nonprofits whose work aligns with constitutionalist, limited-government principles.

Both funders review proposals on their own timelines rather than fixed cycles, so there's no rush to submit. The practical step is reading each funder's issue priorities closely before drafting: alignment with their specific policy positions matters more than proposal polish. If you know an education policy shop doing state-level advocacy or civic education research, send this their way.