The Foundation awards grants of up to $15,000 each. The Committee also may designate one special Michael L. Cook award of up to $20,000, usually to a new program or initiative that is a first-time grantee. Past total awards are as follows:
- $518, 404 (FY 2023) 44 grantees in 25 states plus the District of Columbia.
- $456,587 (FY2022) - 47 grantees in 20 states plus the District of Columbia
- $456,200 (FY2021) - 46 grantees in 25 states plus the District of Columbia
- $354,900 (FY2020) - 37 grantees in 18 states plus the District of Columbia
- $464,830 (FY2019) - 50 grantees in 22 states plus the District of Columbia and the territories of the Northern Mariana islands and Guam
- $448,500 (FY2018) - 48 grantees in 26 states plus the District of Columbia
- $480,000 (FY2017) - 63 grantees in 27 states plus the District of Columbia
- $467,940 (FY2016) - 51 grantees in 20 states plus the District of Columbia
- $320,337 (FY2015) - 35 grantees in 18 states plus the District of Columbia
- $326,812 (FY2014) - 35 grantees in 17 states plus the District of Columbia
- $320,834 (FY2013) - 36 grantees in 18 states plus the District of Columbia
- $221,500 (FY2012) - 29 grantees in 20 states plus the District of Columbia