Daily Featured Foundation - 3/12/26

3/12/2026

Here is today’s featured foundation.

The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations

Website: https://www.avdf.org/

Mission & Purpose: To support inclusive higher education, public educational media, interfaith leadership, and environmental engagement. They seek to invest in institutions that cultivate leadership and foster a more vibrant society.

Broad Funding Guidelines: This is a major, well-resourced national foundation that funds established tax-exempt organizations across the country. They are particularly known for funding Private Higher Education and Public Media (like PBS/NPR affiliates). They provide significant program support and occasionally capital support. They accept Letters of Inquiry on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Featured Opportunity: Their "Private Higher Education" program is a staple for liberal arts colleges. They offer massive nonprofit grants (often $100,000 to $300,000) to help private colleges and universities launch new interdisciplinary programs, enhance undergraduate research, or promote civic engagement on campus.

Recommendation: A private college or university seeking major financial grants to launch a new, campus-wide civic engagement curriculum or to build out an undergraduate environmental science research program.