Philanthropy

Philanthropy

Grants for early childhood education

Since the inception of PNC Grow Up Great, more than $43 million in grants has been awarded through the PNC Foundation to nonprofit organizations which work to directly improve children’s school readiness by providing support in one of the following key areas: math, science, the arts and financial education for young children. By focusing its support in these critical areas, PNC hopes to achieve greater results in school readiness, which will yield stronger, smarter and healthier children, families and communities.

PNC and the PNC Foundation have long histories of strengthening and enriching the lives of its neighbors in communities in which we live and work. For decades, PNC has provided resources to seed ideas, foster development initiatives and encourage leadership in nonprofit organizations where imagination and determination are at work enhancing people’s lives everyday.

“The science kits purchased through the Grow Up Great grant were a big hit in our classroom, especially the volcano and the snow made with polymers. Friday was our official science day and each week the children would ask, ‘Is it Friday yet?’ or ‘Can we do another experiment?’ Our class was so excited about science exploration this year, thanks to PNC!”

Deborah, Sherryl & Mary
Elementary School Instructional Staff
Louisville, KY