The George and Mary Kremer Foundation
Tuition Grant Program for Catholic elementary schools
A national foundation that gives Catholic elementary schools tuition assistance grants for children from families with financial need. The school's principal picks the students, and the money goes to the school on their behalf.
- Amount
- Not posted per school (tuition grants paid to the school on behalf of students chosen by the principal; about 3,400 students in 371 schools for 2026-2027)
- Can a for-profit school apply?
- No: for-profit schools excluded
- Deadline
- Jan 31, 2027 (112 days left)
- Who this fits
- Private schoolCatholic elementary schools only (K-8), listed in the Official Catholic Directory, in the continental U.S., and not tuition-free. Not for microschools or co-ops unless they are a listed Catholic school.For Christian schools
- New schools
- Not stated for new schools
- Where
- National: schools in any US state
- Last checked
- Oct 10, 2026on kremerfoundation.org
Unconfirmed: check with the funder
We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.
- Per-student or per-school grant amounts are not posted
- The exact May 2027 deadline is not posted yet (the 2026 date was Wednesday, May 6)
- Whether a brand-new school qualifies is not stated
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm the school is listed in the current Official Catholic Directory
- Step 2: Download the Profile Application for NON-Participating Schools from the Application Form page
- Step 3: Email it to info@kremerfoundation.com by January 31, 2027 (no mailed applications)
- Step 4: Watch for the invitation email by early April 2027
- Step 5: If invited, send the school profile and student grant applications (with income proof) by the early May deadline
Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.
Who can apply
“Catholic Elementary School (Grades K–8 or any grades herewith)”
- Catholic elementary school (grades K-8 or any of those grades)
- Listed in the current P. J. Kenedy Official Catholic Directory
- Located in the continental United States
- Not a tuition-free school
- Students chosen by the principal mainly on financial need, with income substantiation
Timing
New ("NON-Participating") schools email a School Profile Application by January 31, 2027 to be considered for 2027-2028. Applications sent on or after February 1 roll to 2028-2029. Accepted schools get an email invitation by early April, then school and student applications are due in early May; checks are mailed in early September.