The Cullen Foundation is deeply committed to fostering educational opportunities and strengthening the educational landscape in Western New York. Explore our key initiatives designed to support students, educators, and high-quality educational programs.
Responsive Grants for Education
Our responsive grant offers a rigorous yet accessible process for organizations with impactful educational programs. In Education, we specifically support Supplemental Academic Programs (SAP) that demonstrate direct academic outcomes, are evidence-based, and primarily serve economically disadvantaged students in Buffalo and Western New York.
Next Education Grant Cycle: Opens January 1, 2025. This cycle will fund evidence-based academic programs for underserved PreK-12 students in Buffalo/Western New York.
Cullen Scholars Program
Providing pathways to exceptional private middle and high school education in Erie County. The Cullen Scholars Program assists high-achieving students from families facing financial barriers in accessing a unique and rewarding academic experience.
Strengthening Human Capital in Education
We believe that exceptional educators are the cornerstone of high-performing schools. Our focused human capital/talent investment strategy aims to cultivate a strong pipeline of high-quality teachers and leaders to meet the specific needs of Buffalo schools.
Explore Human Capital Initiatives
Advancing Quality Charter Schools
Committed to increasing access to high-quality schools for underserved students in Buffalo,the Cullen Foundation strategically invests in the growth and development of effective charter schools. Our support focuses on replicating successful models, incubating new schools, fostering academic growth, and strengthening the educator pipeline.