The Clowes Fund, a family foundation, seeks to enhance the common good by encouraging organizations and projects that help to build a just and equitable society, create opportunities for initiative, foster creativity and the growth of knowledge, and promote appreciation of the natural environment.

We pursue these goals by awarding grants in three areas: the arts, education and social services. We also recognize the special value of efforts that create links among these areas. The Clowes Fund has a special interest in supporting projects that strengthen the communities in which Clowes family members and the foundation’s directors live and work.

2010-2011 Grant Cycle

The Clowes Fund Guidelines for the 2010-2011 cycle are posted.  Read the updated information for grantseekers or download the complete guidelines.

Deadlines

November 1, 2010 - Preliminary Proposals due.  If your organization has not received a competitive grant from the Fund within the past five years (2006-2010), you must submit a Preliminary Proposal.

February 1, 2011 - Final Proposals due.  If your organization has received funding within the past five years, you may skip the Preliminary Proposal process; however, we encourage you to contact Fund staff for guidance prior to submitting a Final Proposal.

2010 Summer Changes Everything™ conference

The 2010 Summer Changes Everything™ conference, hosted by the National Summer Learning Association, will be held in Indianapolis on November 8-10 and is the only national convention focused entirely on summer.  The National Summer Learning Association is an organization that provides tools and training to youth development providers.  The Clowes Fund is a partner to the conference through its involvement in the Summer Youth Program Fund.  Read more about the National Summer Learning Association and register for the conference.