EE Ford Executive Director on Sabbatical from July 1- December 31, 2024.

(See letters regarding Sabbatical here)

Open Agendas

“Agenda” is the term we use for our annual grant cycles.

April 2025 Agenda

Leadership Grant

Final Proposal: January 24, 2025

CLOSED

June 2025 Agenda

Traditional Grant

Final Proposal: April 1, 2025

November 2025 Agenda

Leadership Grant

Final Proposal: October 1, 2025

Featured Special Grant Project 2024

A Framework for Schools

More than a year ago, the E.E. Ford Foundation approved a proposal submitted by Deerfield Academy Head of School John Austin to develop a “framework” that could serve as a guide  for schools eager to have discussions around addressing the increased polarization and politicization in independent schools. The result: Thriving in a World of Pluralistic Contention: A Framework for Schools, offers three pillars for schools to consider: Expressive Freedom, Disciplined Nonpartisanship, and Intellectual Diversity.

For more information on the Framework, please contact Project Director Lee Levison / leelev78@gmail.com 

 Featured Traditional Grant Projects 2020–2022

Featured Educational Leadership Grant Projects 2023-2009