The Lois and Richard England Family Foundation has two major funding priorities:

1. Out-of-School-Time Programs in Washington, DC (Spring Cycle)
   The Foundation is committed to the improvement of the lives of children in underserved communities in Washington, DC. Its current focus is out-of-school-time (“OST”) programs that provide academic support and/or enrichment during after-school and summer hours. Recognizing middle school is a critical time in a young person’s life, the Foundation currently is focused on supporting programs that serve DC youth as they transition from elementary though middle school to high school.

2. Jewish Community Life (Fall Cycle)
   The Foundation has a strong commitment to strengthening Jewish community life locally, in the United States, and internationally. Local grants are directed at building community institutions. National Jewish grants fund educational efforts to combat anti-Semitism, promote Jewish engagement, and support Jewish initiatives in anti-poverty work. Grants in Israel focus on coexistence, religious diversity, and human rights.