Bloomberg Philanthropies: Education and Climate
Bloomberg Philanthropies funding for education innovation and climate education programs in New York and beyond.
About This Grant
Bloomberg Philanthropies, founded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, is one of the most significant private funders of education and climate programs globally, with a strong concentration in New York. The foundation funds education innovation, government effectiveness, arts, public health, and environment programs, with recent emphasis on climate education and computer science.
Bloomberg has been an active funder of NYC CS education through initiatives like NYC's CS4All program. Schools and organizations in New York, particularly those aligned with Bloomberg's city-level innovation focus, have access to one of the largest private grant programs in the country. Awards range from $100,000 for smaller program grants to over $5 million for major initiatives.
View Bloomberg Philanthropies Education ProgramsEligibility
- NYC schools and school networks (strong alignment to Bloomberg's NYC roots)
- Nonprofits with demonstrated impact in education or climate
- City governments and public agencies with education innovation programs
- Organizations with national or city-scale reach
Allowable Uses
- Education innovation programs and technology integration
- Climate literacy curriculum and science education
- CS and coding education at scale
- Program development and organizational capacity
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- MicroChat AI Literacy Kit — AI literacy curriculum connecting to Bloomberg's education innovation priorities. Designed for the kind of technology-forward learning Bloomberg has historically championed through NYC's CS4All.
- Coding for Climate Kit — Combines CS with climate education - directly aligned to Bloomberg Philanthropies' dual priorities of CS education and climate action.
- CHARGE Climate Sensor Kit — Hands-on climate data collection. Supports Bloomberg's emphasis on actionable climate education with student-driven environmental monitoring.
Keep in Mind
Bloomberg Philanthropies primarily funds by invitation and through strategic partnerships. Cold applications are rarely funded. Build a relationship with program staff first.
Bloomberg focuses on programs that can influence city-level or national change. Proposals that can scale or influence policy are more competitive than single-school programs.
New York City organizations have a natural advantage given Bloomberg's deep NYC history and continued investment in city government and education.
Bloomberg's current priorities strongly align education with climate action. Programs that combine CS, environmental science, and climate solutions are especially competitive.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Bloomberg Philanthropies make grants?
Primarily through invitation, strategic partnerships, and occasional open calls for specific program areas. Check bloomberg.org for current opportunities.
Who is most likely to receive Bloomberg funding?
Established organizations in New York City with demonstrated impact, scalable models, and alignment to Bloomberg's current priority areas in education and climate.
How large are Bloomberg education grants?
Awards range from $100,000 for targeted program grants to over $5 million for major initiatives and multi-year partnerships.
Is there an open application process?
Some Bloomberg programs have open applications. Check bloomberg.org/education for current open calls and contact information.
How can Forward Education help?
We can help you build a program design around our climate and CS kits that aligns to Bloomberg's education and climate priorities, and provide curriculum alignment materials for your proposal.
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- Curriculum alignment documents — NY CS & Digital Fluency Standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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