The Turrell Fund provides grants to organizations that focus on the development and education of young children, particularly those from birth to five years old. The fund prioritizes programs that operate in areas with limited access to high-quality educational and developmental services, particularly in Vermont and the New Jersey counties of Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union. Organizations applying for funding must demonstrate a strong track record of success, with measurable results supported by rigorous evaluation.

Grants are awarded to programs that exhibit exceptional quality, introduce innovative benchmarks or best practices, and actively contribute to educational policy change. The Turrell Fund also supports organizations engaged in policy and advocacy work that leads to system-wide improvements in early childhood education. One of the key considerations for funding is the impact of a program in areas with high concentrations of at-risk children.

Applications for grants must be submitted online, and applicants are encouraged to review the sample application and related guidelines before beginning the process. The Turrell Fund has two grant cycles each year: the Spring Cycle, which runs from January 1 at 9 AM to February 1 at 5 PM, and the Fall Cycle, which runs from July 1 at 9 AM to August 1 at 5 PM. Organizations may only apply once per year.

Recipients of Turrell Fund grants are required to submit a final report detailing the use of grant funds within one year of receiving the award. This report should be no longer than two pages. The fund does not provide additional letters of support to third parties beyond the awarded grant. Additionally, while expressions of gratitude are welcomed, the Turrell Fund prefers that organizations direct their resources toward program operations rather than purchasing plaques or other acknowledgments.

For further inquiries, applicants can contact the Turrell Fund at their office located at 21 Van Vleck St., Montclair, NJ 07042, or reach them by phone at 973-783-9358. Additional details and application instructions are available on the fund's website.