George I. Alden Trust: Higher Education Grant

From George I. Alden Trust

George I. Alden Trust was established with the broad aim of supporting charitable or philanthropic enterprises, with a specific focus on promoting education in schools, colleges, or other educational institutions. The Trust particularly valued the advancement of education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), vocational education in Worcester, and the efforts of YMCAs. The Trust grants the Trustees wide discretion to adapt its focus over time to meet changing needs and priorities, always aiming to do the greatest good for the greatest number.

Type of Support

Overview

The George I. Alden Trust's Higher Education Grant program focuses on supporting capital needs that directly enhance the quality of undergraduate education across a variety of academic disciplines. This includes funding for the upgrade or construction of educational facilities such as classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and auditoriums, along with the purchase of necessary equipment and furnishings for these settings. The Trust has a history of providing outright grants as well as occasional challenge grants to encourage increased philanthropic support from institutional constituencies. First-time applicant colleges and universities might receive up to $100,000 in funding.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
CT, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
Organization Type
Independent colleges and universities
Other
  • Located in the six New England states, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
  • A few grandfathered institutions inside and outside the nine-state region may also be eligible
  • Must have a full-time traditional undergraduate enrollment of at least 1,000 students (headcount)
  • Total undergraduate and graduate student population (full-time equivalents) must be 5,000 or fewer
  • Full-time student defined as primarily baccalaureate degree seeking, taking the majority of courses at the school’s primary campus, and enrolled as the school considers full-time
  • Institutions should demonstrate educational excellence, forward-looking programming, and efficient administration
  • Projects should contribute significantly to students' intellectual growth, enhance the institution's mission, and prepare students for lifelong learning and careers
  • Institutions are not considered for grants more frequently than every three years from the last grant date or one year from the last payment, whichever is later
  • Institutions with rejected proposals are eligible to apply again after one year

Ineligibility

Organizations seeking funding for recurring administrative or operational expenses
Organizations seeking funding for regular programming expenses
Organizations involved in student life programs
Individuals.
not specified

Submission

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