Kirkpatrick Family Fund: Large Grants (more than $10,000)

The grant program focuses on nurturing established and promising organizations within the realms of cultural, civic, and social services that align with its emphasis on excellence in programming and broad community involvement. Specific areas of interest include:

• Arts & Humanities: Supporting access to arts and humanities to enrich community life.
• Children, Youth & Family: Aiding organizations that create nurturing environments for families and children, particularly those in vulnerable situations.
• Community Development: Encouraging social and economic transformation through inclusive, impactful, and innovative initiatives.
• Education: Investing in educational efforts that empower children, youth, adults, and educational institutions.
• Environment: Backing projects aimed at beautifying and improving the built environment for better community well-being.
• Health: Prioritizing organizations that enhance access to health services and promote overall wellness.
• Human Services: Supporting programs aimed at helping individuals and families achieve self-reliance and break cycles of dependency and abuse.

Large Grants (above $10,000) are available specifically for projects that provide a direct and measurable benefit to the organization's constituents, covering costs directly associated with the project’s operation, including individual projects, programs, and capital projects.