Again I ask, What does this perceived wealth er, resources, that the greedy stingt 1% consist of and how is it to be redistributed without collapsing the economy?

There are thousands of wealthy foundations to fund projects for education. The foundations are funded by Corporations and rich individuals. Warren Buffet gave $30.7 billion to the Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation. Bill Gates has pledged to donate 90% of his fortune, $50 billion currently, before his death.

If you have a particular peoject in mind, why not apply for a grant?


I think this old fart was the richest man of all time and he started a foundation:

Andrew Carnegie’s charge that the Corporation dedicate itself to the “advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understandingâ€쳌 has led it, over nearly 100 years of work, to support efforts to improve teaching and learning. Our history resonates throughout the current work in education, which is focused on three major areas: 1) advancing literacy, 2) urban school reform, and 3) teacher education reform. A theme that unites these subprograms is ensuring that all students gain access to an education of the highest quality that will prepare them for success in today’s knowledge-based economy.

The central ideas that inform the Corporation’s grantmaking in education also arise from a concern with strengthening formal schooling while at the same time supporting innovative educational strategies and reforms that address the needs of individual students at all levels. Our concerns include the need to build a deep capacity in the citizens of the United States for literacy and for analytic and interpretive skills; recognition of the essential importance of the quality of teaching to the production of effective learning; and acknowledgment of the idea that all students are well served by a commitment to rigor and high standards.

How to Apply for a Grant

The Corporation accepts requests for funding at all times of the year and welcomes inquiries from potential grantees whose work fits our strategic guidelines. There are no application deadlines.

Grantseekers who would like to approach the foundation with a preliminary request for funding are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry. If the project described in the letter fits the foundation's guidelines, the sender will be contacted and asked to submit a proposal in the Corporation's format. A request to submit a proposal is not an indication of the Corporation's intention or commitment to award a grant.

Please read the program guidelines and funding restrictions carefully to determine if your organization and project fits the Corporation's grantmaking strategies and take the Grantseeker quiz to help you determine eligibility. If you are still unsure about the appropriateness of your submission, please call Dorothy Delman at (212) 207-6241 for further assistance.

If you are confident that your project meets our funding criteria, please follow the instructions below to submit a letter of inquiry.

http://www.carnegie.org/sub/program/grant.html