Who May Apply

To determine if your organization’s project is eligible to apply for a Technology Education Foundation grant, please review the important criteria below.

Remember that ONLY the types of organizations under the eligible list will be considered for funding.
NOTE: This grant program is for applicants/programs in the greater Dane County area ONLY.

The following types of organizations are eligible to apply for TEF funding:

• Nonprofit (in the U.S., 501(c)(3) designation) or non-governmental organizations that hold charitable status in their country
• K-12 school programs (during school and non-school hours)
• Government funded and operated organizations
• Nonprofit healthcare facilities (example: Hospice Care)

The following are NOT eligible to apply for Technology Education Foundation grants:

• Individuals
• Private foundations
• Nonprofit organizations without a current 501(c)(3) exempt status or non-governmental organizations without equivalent charitable status in their own country
• For-profit health-care facilities
• Conferences or symposia
• Sponsorship of events, tables, exhibitions, or performances
• Fundraising events such as luncheons, dinners, walks, runs, or sports tournaments
• Political, labor, and fraternal organizations
• Religious organizations without a secular community designation
• Organizations or programs operating outside the greater Dane County area