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Why does the Nellie Mae
Education Foundation make grants?
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What are the Foundation's
program priorities?
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Is the Foundation making grants
in 2010?
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Which types of organizations are
eligible to apply for Foundation grants?
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Is there a geographic
requirement for organizations that apply for grants?
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What areas are not considered
for funding by the Foundation?
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What is the process the
Foundation uses to determine funding for organizations?
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How do I contact the Nellie Mae
Education Foundation?
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1. Why does the Nellie Mae Education Foundation
make grants to organizations that focus on education?
The Foundation believes that extraordinary education outcomes for the
majority of New England’s learners – especially those currently
underserved – are not only necessary for our society, but that they are entirely
possible.
2. What are the Foundation’s Program Priorities?
The Foundation is currently transitioning to a long-term strategic focus. The
emerging work represents a natural evolution of previous investments and will
remain in service of the Foundation’s current mission. More information about
our emerging work – including details about initiative areas and grant
availability - will be made available in early 2010.
3. Is the Foundation making grants in 2010?
The Foundation anticipates that new grants will be made available in 2010.
For more information, please visit our
Grant Guidelines
page and sign up to be notified when grants become available.
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4. Which types of organizations are eligible to
apply for Foundation grants?
Pursuant to its Articles of Organization, the Foundation operates exclusively
for the benefit of, and to promote the charitable and educational purposes of,
educational organizations, including universities, colleges, secondary schools,
elementary schools, and other educational organizations that are described in
IRC Section 501(c) (3) and that are not private foundations as described in IRC
Section 509(a). The Foundation's activities include making grants to the public
charities it supports and providing services to those organizations. The
Foundation does not fund religious groups, private foundations, or individuals.
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5. Does the Foundation have a geographic focus?
Yes. The Foundation supports programs/organizations that serve students in
New England or research pertaining to education issues in New England.
Additionally, the Foundation supports programs, organizations, research, and
conferences – across New England and beyond - in order to influence policy, and
advance knowledge of public opinion toward education.
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6. What areas are not considered for funding by the
Foundation?
The Foundation does not fund capital campaigns, endowments, scholarships or
fellowships, debt reduction or cash reserves, building construction or
renovation, and certain indirect costs.
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7. What is the process the Foundation uses to
determine funding for organizations?
Funding determination may be made in one of three ways:
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A specific organization may be invited to apply for a grant within an agreed
upon timeframe and the proposal is reviewed in a noncompetitive process.
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A limited number of organizations may be invited to apply via a Request For
Proposals (RFP) before a set deadline. Proposals submitted would then be
reviewed in a competitive process. All or a selection of the group would be
funded.
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Funding guidelines that outline the Foundation’s requirements, goals, and
funding strategy and an open RFP are distributed by the Foundation or by an
intermediary hired to manage a cluster of grants and to post on appropriate
websites. Organizations determine their potential eligibility and whether they
should submit a proposal before a set deadline. Proposals submitted are
reviewed in a competitive process. All or a selection of the group are funded
based on the criteria outlined in the guidelines.
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For more information on funding opportunities, visit the
Guidelines page.
8. How do I contact the Nellie Mae Education
Foundation?
Toll-free telephone: 1-877-635-5436
Telephone: 781-348-4200
E-mail: info@nmefdn.org
Fax: 781-348-4299
Mailing address:
Nellie Mae Education Foundation,
1250 Hancock Street, Suite 205N,
Quincy,
MA 02169.
Click here for driving and public transportation directions to the Foundation
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