The Stocker Foundation

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The University of Arizona Foundation may submit one proposal per cycle. 

Program Descripton
The Stocker Foundation supports programs that improve educational outcomes for children from Prekindergarten through Grade 8, with an emphasis on Literacy + STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Funding is available for school-year and summer programs that demonstrate strong alignment with these priorities and serve students experiencing educational or economic barriers. 
 

Funding Priorities 
The Stocker Foundation considers requests that align with one of the following areas: 

• Development of foundational reading and writing skills (Programs that strengthen early literacy and reading proficiency) 
• Implementation of cross-disciplinary and project-based learning through STEAM (Programs that integrate inquiry-based learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills through STEAM approaches) 
• Safety-Net Services that remove barriers to learning and academic achievement — A very limited amount of funding is set aside for this category

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E. Gornish and S. Spikes (School of Natural Resources and the Enivornment, Cooperative Extension)

At The Stocker Foundation, we're all about helping students from prekindergarten through eighth grade become curious lifelong learners. Our grantmaking supports 21st century reading literacy and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) activities that encourage kindergarten readiness, grade-level reading proficiency, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills. We believe that when all students have access to quality education, they develop a passion for learning, which paves the way for future opportunities.

In 2024, The Stocker Foundation’s Board of Trustees approved 199 grants totaling over $2 million to communities served. Our funding supports:

• The development of foundational reading and writing skills so that students can read at or above grade level by third grade
• Cross-disciplinary, project-based STEAM learning that connects subjects through hands-on experiences

We also set aside a small portion of our funding to help remove obstacles that might keep students from academic success.

The Stocker Foundation conducts one grant cycle annually. We welcome applications from organizations who share our passion for transforming educational opportunities for students who need them most.

Deadlines:
Stage 1 (eligibility check) - September 30, 2025
Stage 2 (application) - November 30, 2025

S.E. Jung

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The Stocker Foundation invests in literacy and STEAM-focused programming, from educating students to read and write to teaching students to think critically and creatively with a design and entrepreneurial mindset. The application will be coordinated and submitted through the UA Foundation GIFT Center.

J. Parlin