Quick Summary
Name: IDC Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | Approximately $1-2 million (based on recent activity) |
| Grant Range | $130,000 - $2,000,000 |
| Average Grant | Approximately $1,000,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.idcfoundation.org/
- Location: Centerport, NY
Geographic Focus
- Greater New York City area exclusively
- Focus on five specific institutions: Columbia University, NYIT, New York University, Pratt Institute, and The Cooper Union
Funding Priorities
- Innovation in architecture, engineering, and building construction
- Interdisciplinary research and collaboration among architecture, engineering, and construction fields
- Student scholarships and fellowships in architecture, construction, engineering, and interior design
- Innovation spaces and research facilities at educational institutions
- Programs addressing pressing societal needs through building industry innovation
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside their five designated institutions
- Direct applications from individuals (scholarships disbursed through recipient institutions)
- Programs unrelated to architecture, engineering, or building construction
- Institutions outside Greater New York City
Application Method
The IDC Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. The Foundation works exclusively with five pre-selected institutions of higher education in Greater New York City. Grant distribution and scholarship/fellowship awards are determined by the recipient institutions themselves, not through direct application to the Foundation.
Individuals seeking IDC Foundation-funded scholarships must apply through one of the five recipient institutions' financial aid or fellowship programs.
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