Standard Charitable Foundation

The SCF supports community development, education, disability and health organizations with a special emphasis on helping individuals and families who have experienced a major disability or the loss of a loved one. See the guidelines page.

The Foundation invites organizations to apply after approving an online LOI. Applications must be received by May 1 and October 1 to be considered for funding.

Community Development
They support organizations and programs that build healthy communities and help maintain their vitality, and programs that address major human services issues affecting children and families. The Foundation will also consider requests that focus on disadvantaged populations and develop young people's abilities, knowledge and aptitude for successful futures. They are interested in organizations and programs that increase employment opportunities, strengthen job skills and opportunities, develop the workforce, increase entrepreneur financial training and access to capital, and develop financial literacy.

Education Effectiveness
They support organizations and programs that strengthen the quality of education and develop systems to improve its overall effectiveness, with particular emphasis on K-12 grade levels. They fund programs that promote access and opportunity to schooling and help low-income and at-risk students succeed in school and prepare for post-secondary education. They are interested in bolstering literacy in the early years and focusing on diversity and inclusion. They will also consider requests to develop after-school programs, improve education leadership skills and help students achieve high results.

Disability and Health
They are committed to using The Standard's expertise in disability and return-to-work programs in tandem with corporate giving to support organizations and programs that help people with disabilities lead independent and fulfilling lives. The Foundation will also fund programs that promote and educate about health and wellness and help people make informed decisions about their health.