Education

As an educational institution, our Foundation is dedicated to teaching the civic values and leadership virtues exemplified by President and Mrs. Ford. 

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Teachers and Scouts

Discover carefully designed programs with the needs of your students and scouts in mind.

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Ford Library & Museum

Visitors to the Museum will find a wealth of information on Gerald Ford’s life and dedication to public service, as well as recent American history. 

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Young Professionals

We help the rising generations grow their potential for excellence in a world that desperately needs the Ford brand with its virtue-anchored leadership.

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Research Grants

Two programs are available to support research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.

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Lifelong Learners

Cultivating events designed to promote the high ideals of integrity, honesty, and candor that defined President Ford’s extraordinary career of public service.

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Awards

Here you can view the annual awards and prizes presented by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation