Wold Foundation Wold Foundation Wold Foundation HOME Wold Foundation THE WOLD FOUNDATION Created in 1985 by John and Jane Wold and the Wold family the Wold Foundation exists to assist encourage and promote charitable scientific literary and educational endeavors. The Foundation supports institutions and programs that promote traditional values and free enterprise and gives a preference to projects benefiting Wyoming citizens and Wyoming youth. The Foundation supports these endeavors through grants for research or publication through cooperation with agencies and institutions already in existence or by any other means which may seem appropriate to the Board of Directors of the Foundation. Key Dates and Deadlines Wold Foundation Spring Grant Cycle Grant Application DueApril 15th Funding Decisions June Wold Foundation Fall Grant Cycle Grant Application Due October 15th Funding Decisions December Primary Areas of Interest Funding Priorities Education Has an ongoing interest in the growth and development of education from preschool through university including public independent and private schools Human Services Organizations and Youth Programs Believes in humanservice organizations and youth programs aimed at helping people help themselves realize their potential and lead productive lives Will promote youth programs that help develop mental and physical wellbeing develop life skills necessary for productive adulthood and encourage selfconfidence and selfreliance Cultural and Historic Activities Continues to believe cultural activities of a community are important Will support preservation of historic sites and buildings giving priority to facilities used by a variety of communitybased organizations Health Care Encourages health programs preventive in nature promote wellness and or can demonstrate a reduction in health care costs Scientific Endeavors Conservation Outdoor Recreation Encourages scientific endeavors aimed at improving the quality of life and encourage conservation and the wise use of natural resources Views conservation and outdoor recreation as supportive of its interest in health education leadership training and youth services Wold Foundation .