For people struggling to overcome tremendous obstacles, even relatively small challenges can derail their greatest efforts.

Our Mission

Grants are provided to help remove financial obstacles that are blocking these striving young people from achieving their educational, employment or life goals.

Grants typically range from $250 to $5,000.

Below are examples of the types of expenses 1859 Foundation grants could cover.

• Tuition fees for school or vocational programs

• Fees for parenting and caregiving training programs

• Books and materials for school or college

• Transportation fees (e.g. bus passes) to and from school and work

• School uniforms

• Summer camps and enrichment programs

• Clothes for school or job interviews

• Haircuts / personal grooming in preparation for interviews

• Resumes for job applications

• Application fees for vocational or educational training programs

• Vocational certification / credentialing fees

• Professional licensing fee

These are the types of financial obstacles 1859 Foundation helps to overcome.  Please consider making a donation today.