NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The NFPA Education & Technology Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in the education and technology sectors. With a total of $70K in grants paid to 31 grantees in the 2025 filing year, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE NFPA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS NEEDED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THE STUDY OF HYDRAULICS AND PNEUMATICS.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Technology
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Bagley, MN
$1.8M
65%
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Seymour, IN
$159.5K
6%
MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Milwaukee, WI
$75.6K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$6K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
No. NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION give?
NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, and MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
NFPA EDUCATION & TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.