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MARCH 2010
This initiative solicits applications to empirically
test the seek, test,
and treat paradigm in criminal justice populations. The seek, test, and treat model involves reaching out to
high risk, hard to reach groups who have not been recently tested (seek),
engaging them in HIV testing (test), and initiating, monitoring, and
maintaining HAART for those testing positive (treat). Researchers
are encouraged to develop, implement, and test strategies to increase HIV
testing and the provision of HAART to HIV seropositive
individuals involved with the criminal justice system, with particular
focus on continuity of HAART during and after community re-entry
following incarceration. Key outcome measures include linkage to
care (e.g., seen at care center post-release) and viral suppression
(e.g., proportion with undetectable viral load 6 months or more after
initiation of ART). Applications responsive to this FOA may propose
intervention research at the individual, organizational, or system level
that leads to effective approaches for expanding access to HIV testing
and HAART treatment in the criminal justice system and in community
organizations working with criminal justice systems and populations. The
National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institute of Mental Health,
and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases intend to
commit $10.6 million dollars to fund seven to nine new awards. Letters of Intent are due March 2,
2010 with full applications due April 1, 2010.
The purpose of Section 101 of the Second Chance Act is
to provide support to enable state, local, and tribal governments to
develop and implement comprehensive and collaborative strategies that
address the challenges posed by prisoner reentry and to reduce
recidivism. Within the context of this initiative, “reentry” is not
envisioned to be a specific program, but rather a process that begins
when the offender is first incarcerated and ends with the offender’s
successful community reintegration, evidenced by lack of recidivism. This
process should provide the offender with appropriate evidence-based
services—including addressing individual criminogenic
needs—based on a reentry plan that relies on a risk/needs assessment that
reflects the risk of recidivism for that offender. Applicants must
propose demonstrations seeking to reduce recidivism by 50% within a
five-year period. Approved uses for award funds include: using
actuarial-based assessment instruments for reentry planning; targeting criminogenic needs that affect recidivism; providing
sustained case planning/management in the community; and supporting a
comprehensive range of services for offenders. Multiple grants will be
awarded in an amount of up to $750,000 each. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m. eastern time on March 4,
2010.
The purpose of this program is to: develop exemplary
curricula and teacher training programs in civics, government, and
economic education and make them available to educators from the United
States and other eligible countries; assist eligible countries in the
adaptation, implementation, and institutionalization of such programs;
create and implement civics, government, and economic education programs
for students that draw upon the experiences of participating eligible
countries; and provide a means for the exchange of ideas and experiences
in civics, government, and economic education among political,
governmental, private sector, and education leaders of participating
eligible countries. This program supports: seminars on the basic
principles of U.S. constitutional democracy; visits to school systems and
other organizations with programs in civics and government; and translations
and adaptations of curricular programs in government and economic
education. The Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education
Exchange Program grant competition limits eligibility to organizations in
the United States experienced in the development of curricula and
programs in civic and government education or economic education for
students in elementary and secondary schools in countries other than the
United States. The estimated range of awards: $7000,000-$1,982,787.
The estimated number of awards: 2, one in civic education and one in
economic education. The
application deadline date is March 8, 2010.
Recipients will provide training,
consultation and information on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence and stalking against individuals with disabilities, and enhance
direct services to such individuals. The program will support education,
training, cross training, capacity building, activities promoting
systemic change and the establishment of multi-disciplinary teams at the
state or local levels. Applicants must address activities that fall
within at least one statutory program purpose area below: to provide
personnel, training, technical assistance, advocacy, intervention, risk
reduction and prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating
violence and stalking against disabled individuals; to conduct outreach
activities to ensure that disabled individuals who are victims of sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking receive
appropriate assistance; to conduct cross-training for victim service
organizations, governmental agencies, and nonprofit, nongovernmental
organizations serving individuals with disabilities about risk reduction,
intervention, prevention and the nature of sexual assault, domestic
violence, dating violence and stalking for disabled individuals; to
provide technical assistance to assist with modifications to existing
policies, protocols, and procedures to ensure equal access to the
services, programs and activities of victim service organizations for
disabled individuals; to provide training and technical assistance on the
requirements of shelters and victim services organizations under federal
anti-discrimination laws; to modify facilities, purchase equipment and
provide personnel so that shelters and victim service organizations can
accommodate the needs of disabled individuals; to provide advocacy and
intervention services for disabled individuals who are victims of sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking; and to develop
model programs providing advocacy and intervention services within
organizations serving disabled individuals who are victims of sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence or stalking. $6 million will
support 11 cooperative agreement awards.
Awards are available up to $600,000 for a state-focused
collaborative and up to $450,000 for a local-focused collaborative, for
applicants who have not received funds under this grant program in prior
years (36 month project period); for applicants who received grant awards
in 2006 and 2007, $450,000 is available for a state-focused collaborative
and $400,000 for a local-focused collaborative (24 month project
period). March 9, 2010 is the application deadline.
Subject to the availability of appropriations for
fiscal year 2010, the Corporation for National and Community Service (the
Corporation) announces the anticipated availability of approximately $7.3
million to award new Learn and Serve America Higher Education grants. The
purpose of the Learn and Serve America Higher Education program is to
support institutions of higher education that use innovative
service-learning programming to meet the needs of local communities. Our
programs promote institutional commitment to the local community while
promoting lifelong civic engagement for student participants. Grants will
be awarded to an estimated seven to nine individual institutions ranging
from approximately $85,000 to $200,000 annually for a project period of
up to three years, and an estimated seven to eleven consortia ranging
from approximately $200,000 to $500,000 for a project period up to three
years. March 9, 2010 is the
application deadline.
The Campus Program supports activities
that develop and strengthen victim services in cases involving sexual
assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking on campuses.
The Campus Program also aims to strengthen security and investigative
strategies to prevent and prosecute these crimes on campuses. Campuses
are addressing these crimes by developing campus-based coordinated
responses that include campus victim services, law enforcement, health
providers, housing officials, administrators, student leaders,
faith-based organizations, student organizations, and disciplinary
boards. The Campus Program supports a coordinated community approach that
enhances victim safety and assistance, and supports efforts to hold
offenders accountable. To be effective, campus responses must be linked
to local criminal justice agencies and service providers, including local
law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices, courts, and nonprofit, nongovernmental
victim advocacy and victim services agencies. Multiple grants up to
$500,000 each will be awarded. March 10, 2010 is the application
deadline.
The Supervised Visitation Program
provides an opportunity for communities to support supervised visitation
and safe exchange of children in situations involving domestic violence,
dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking. Studies have
shown that the risk of violence is often greater for victims of domestic
violence and their children after separation from an abusive situation.1
Even after separation, batterers often use visitation and exchange of
children as an opportunity to inflict additional emotional, physical,
and/or psychological abuse on victims and their children. Visitation and
exchange services provided through the Supervised Visitation Program
should reflect a clear understanding of the dynamics of domestic
violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking; the impact of
domestic violence on children; and the importance of holding offenders
accountable for their actions. Multiple grants ranging from $350,000 to
$650,000 each will be awarded. March 10, 2010 is the application
deadline.
The purpose
of the Maternal and Child Health Interdisciplinary Leadership Education
in Pediatric Pulmonary Centers (PPC) program is to improve the health
status of infants, children, and adolescents with chronic respiratory
conditions. PPCs support the development, enhancement, and/or
improvement of family-centered, community-based care for children with
chronic respiratory conditions and their families in a wide geographic
area by providing interdisciplinary training of health professionals at
the graduate and post graduate levels and by working with State and local
health agencies and providers. The centers are expected to be
models of excellence in training, service, and research related to
chronic respiratory conditions in infants, children, and youth. An
estimated six projects will be funded at an average of $340,000 for a
period of 5 years. The deadline is
March 15, 2010 at 8:00 PM ET.
The Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship
Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6 to 18) whose
efforts have made a positive impact on their communities. Nominees will
be divided into two groups (ages 6 to 12, and 13 to 18). Awards will be
given on three levels. More than 2,100 store winners will each be awarded
a $50 Kohl's Gift Card. More than 200 regional winners will each be
awarded $1,000 scholarships toward their postsecondary education.
Finally, ten national winners will each be awarded $9,000 scholarships
(for a total of $10,000 in scholarships each), and Kohl's will donate $1,000
to a nonprofit organization on each winner's behalf. Nominees must not
have graduated from high school as of March 15, 2010, and must be legal
U.S. residents of a state in which a Kohl's store is located. The young
volunteer's actions should be beyond what is normally expected of a child
his or her age. Volunteer efforts should have made a positive impact on
others and occurred in the last twelve months. The activity cannot be
performed solely to benefit a family member. The application deadline is March 15, 2010.
The purpose of the program is to help
rural primary care providers implement quality improvement strategies in
the practice of chronic disease management by the following means:
adoption of electronic patient registry systems; tracking specific health
indicators using nationally-accepted measures; performing routine needs
assessments as part of a continuous quality improvement program; and participating
in monthly conference calls and peer-learning workshops with fellow
program grantees, facilitated by a quality improvement specialist. The
Institute of Medicine's (IOM) reports, "To Err is Human" and
"Crossing the Quality Chasm", highlighted the urgency of
improving the quality of health care in the United States. As
identified by the IOM reports, patient care should be safe, timely,
effective, efficient, patient-centered, and equitable
(STEEPE). The IOM report, "Quality Through
Collaboration: The Future of Rural Health, released in
November 2004, stressed that rural health care organizations can be
leaders in quality improvement. While many initiatives focus on
in-patient hospital care, improvement also is needed in the primary care
setting to decrease morbidity and mortality, and foster cost-effective
care. Timely disease prevention and management in the primary care
setting decreases expensive emergency room visits and hospital
admissions, which often result from deferred primary care. The Rural
Quality program addresses this need for continuous improvement in primary
care in distant communities. $6 million is available to support 60
awards at a maximum of $100,000. March 15, 2010 is the deadline.
As citizens and future stewards of our planet, today’s
students are in a unique position to become active agents of
environmental change. The good news is that many of them are very
interested in learning about and taking responsibility for their
environment and their future. Today’s young people will inherit a world
that’s very different from the one their parents inherited. Climate
change; polluted air, water and soil; endangered species; shrinking
coastlines; and a rapidly increasing population are among the many issues
that threaten our global environment. The Siemens We Can Change the World
Challenge gives students the opportunity, tools and inspiration to become
those agents of change. Beginning August 19, 2009 through March 15,
2010, middle school student teams from across the country will be
challenged to create sustainable, reproducible environmental improvements
in their local communities. Top prizes will include a chance to appear on
Discovery Network's Planet Green, a share in thousands of dollars in
savings bonds, a Discovery Adventure trip and more. Applications must be received by March 15, 2010.
Assets for Independence (AFI) provide five-year grants
to organizations and agencies that enable low-income individuals and
families to achieve economic self-sufficiency by accumulating economic
assets. Grantees provide financial literacy training to participants and
help them save earned income in special matched bank accounts called
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs). IDAs enable low-income and
low-wealth families to accumulate savings for long-term assets such as a
home, a business, or higher education and training. Eligible grantees
include community-based nonprofits and State, local and Tribal government
agencies and others, such as community development financial institutions
and credit unions. A total of $18 million is available to fund 50 – 60
awards. Applications must be
received by 4:30 p.m. EST on March 15, June 15, and November 1 annually.
The program supports the enhancement, expansion,
documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative, cohesive
models that demonstrate effectiveness in: integrating into and
strengthening arts in the core elementary and middle school curricula; strengthening
arts instruction in those grades; and improving students' academic
performance, including their skills in creating, performing, and
responding to the arts. Grants are designed to enable LEAs and
organizations with arts expertise to further create and develop materials
for the replication or adaptation of current comprehensive approaches for
integrating a range of arts disciplines-such as music, dance, theater,
and visual arts, including folk arts-into the elementary and middle
school curricula. Funds must be used to: further the development of
programs designed to improve or expand the integration of arts education
in elementary or middle school curricula; develop materials designed to
help replicate or adapt arts programs; document and assess the results
and benefits of arts programs; and develop products and services that can
be used to replicate arts programs in other settings. Applicants must
describe an existing set of strategies for integrating the arts into the
regular elementary and middle school curricula, which could then
successfully be implemented, expanded, documented, evaluated, and
disseminated. The program has approximately $7.7 million available for
new awards in FY 2010. Awards are anticipated to average $250,000 -
$300,000 for the 1st year of the project. Projects will be funded for up
to 48 months. March 16, 2010 is
the application deadline.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is accepting
applications for fiscal year (FY) 2010 Grants to Expand Substance Abuse
Treatment Capacity in Adult Drug Courts (Adult Treatment Drug
Courts). The purpose of this program is to expand and/or enhance
substance abuse treatment services in “problem solving” courts which use
the treatment drug court model in order to provide alcohol and drug
treatment, recovery support services supporting substance abuse
treatment, screening, assessment, case management, and program
coordination to adult defendants/ offenders. Priority for the use
of the funding should be given to addressing gaps in the existing
continuum of treatment. CSAT, in collaboration with The U.S. Department
of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice
Assistance (BJA), is also offering an innovative funding opportunity for
adult drug courts titled “Enhancing Adult Drug Court Services, Coordination,
and Treatment FY 2010 Competitive Grant Announcement”. The purpose
of the joint initiative is to invite applicants to submit for
consideration one comprehensive strategy for enhancing drug court
coordination, services, and treatment capacity, allowing applicants to
compete for access to both criminal justice and substance abuse treatment
funds with one application. BJA will also offer its stand-alone
drug court solicitation titled “Adult Drug Court Discretionary Grant
Program FY 2010 Competitive Grant Announcement,” which provides financial
and technical assistance to States, state courts, local courts, units of
local government, and Indian tribal governments to develop and implement
drug treatment courts that effectively integrate substance abuse treatment,
mandatory drug testing, sanctions and incentives, and transitional
services in a judicially supervised court setting with jurisdiction over
nonviolent, substance-abusing offenders. Applicants may apply
simultaneously for any or all posted drug court grant solicitations
offered by BJA and/or CSAT. However, BJA and CSAT will not make
more than one award for the same proposed services within a
program. The aforementioned solicitations may be found on OJP/BJA’s
website at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/drugcourts.html.
Grantees will be expected to provide a coordinated, multi-system approach
designed to combine the sanctioning power of treatment drug courts with
effective treatment services to break the cycle of criminal behavior,
alcohol and/or drug use, and incarceration or other penalties.
Treatment Drug Courts use regular appearances of the client before a
judge (who is part of, or guided by, a team of relevant professionals) in
order to monitor compliance with court ordered conditions and substance
abuse treatment. Approximately eight grants will be funded at a
maximum of $325,000 per year, for a period of up to three years. Applications are due by March 16,
2010.
The Second Chance Act of 2007 provides
a comprehensive response to the increasing number of people who are
released from prison and jail and returning to communities. There are
currently over 2.3 million individuals serving time in our federal and
state prisons, and millions of people cycling through local jails every
year. Ninety-five percent of all prisoners incarcerated today will
eventually be released and will return to communities. The Second Chance
Act will help ensure the transition individuals make from prison or jail
to the community is safe and successful. Section 211 of the Act
authorizes grants to nonprofit organizations and federally recognized
Indian tribes that may be used for mentoring projects to promote the safe
and successful reintegration into the community of adults who have been
incarcerated. Awards up to $300,000 each will be awarded. All applications are due by 8:00 p.m.
eastern time on March 18, 2010.
The purposes of the Technology and
Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program are to: improve results
for children with disabilities by promoting the development,
demonstration, and use of technology; support educational media services
activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting
to children with disabilities; and provide support for captioning and
video description that are appropriate for use in the classroom setting.
Grants will be awarded in two phases, Development and Research on
Effectiveness. An estimated six
awards will be granted for Development at an average of $200,000 each. An
estimated four awards will be granted for Research on Effectiveness at an
average of $300,000 each. Eligible applicants include State educational
agencies (SEAs); local educational agencies (LEAs); public charter
schools that are LEAs under State law; IHEs; other public agencies;
private nonprofit organizations; outlying areas; freely associated
States; Indian tribes or tribal organizations; and for-profit
organizations. March 19, 2010 is the application
deadline.
The Executive Office of the President, Office of
National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) are
accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2010 Drug Free Communities
Support Program (DFC) grants. The purpose of this program is to establish
and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community
coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. DFC
is a collaborative initiative sponsored by ONDCP in partnership with
SAMHSA in order to achieve two major goals. The first goal is to
establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and
private nonprofit agencies, and Federal, State, local, and tribal
governments to support the efforts of community coalitions to prevent and
reduce substance use among youth. For the purposes of this RFA, “youth”
is defined as individuals 18 years of age and younger. The second goal is
to reduce substance use among youth and, over time, reduce substance
abuse among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase
the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the
risk of substance abuse. (Substances include, but are not limited to,
narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, inhalants, marijuana,
alcohol, and tobacco, where their use is prohibited by Federal, State, or
local law. Substances may also include the non-medical use of
prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines.) Note: DFC
efforts must focus on multiple drugs of abuse. When the term “drug” or
“substance” is used in this funding announcement, it is intended to
include all of the above drugs. DFC grantees are required to work toward
these two goals as the primary focus of their Federally-funded effort.
Since 1998, ONDCP has awarded approximately 1,600 DFC grants, with an
additional 150 new awards expected in FY 2010. Grants will be awarded for
a period of up to five years, for a maximum of $125,000 each year. Applications are due by March 19,
2010.
The program is designed to raise student achievement
by improving teachers' knowledge and understanding of and appreciation
for traditional U.S. history. Grant awards will assist LEAs, in
partnership with entities that have content expertise, to develop,
document, evaluate, and disseminate innovative and cohesive models of
professional development. By helping teachers to develop a deeper
understanding and appreciation of U.S. history as a separate subject
matter within the core curriculum, these programs will improve
instruction and raise student achievement. Applications are due March 22, 2010.
To provide grants for or enter into
cooperative agreements to improve postsecondary education opportunities
by focusing on problem areas or improvement approaches in postsecondary
education. Eligible applicants include institutes of higher education
(IHE) or combinations of IHEs and other public and private nonprofit
institutions and agencies. An estimated 9-10 grants will be awarded in a
range of $30,000 for the first year; $185,000-$195,000 for the entire
four-year grant. The application deadline is March 24,
2010.
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF),
Office of Community Services (OCS), will accept applications for grants
to establish and administer Assets for Independence (AFI) projects.
Grantees provide an array of supports and services to enable individuals
and families with low incomes to become economically self-sufficient for
the long-term. A primary feature of each AFI project is that project
participants are given access to special matched savings accounts called
Individual Development Accounts (IDA), in which participants save earned
income for the purchase of a home, for business capitalization, or to
attend higher education or training. Applications will be screened and
evaluated as indicated in this announcement. Unsuccessful applicants may
submit new applications in any succeeding application cycle. The application due date is March 25,
2010.
Veterans Affair Department (VA) provides
capital funds for assistance under VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per
Diem Program for eligible entities to: expand existing transitional
housing projects; or develop new transitional housing programs. Funding
may be used for: remodeling or alteration of existing buildings;
acquisition or rehabilitation of buildings; new construction; and
acquisition of vans (in connection with a new grant and per diem grant
project) for outreach to and transportation for homeless veterans.
Governments, housing authorities and nonprofits are eligible for funding.
$24 million is available for 40 projects.
March 31, 2010 is the
application deadline.
The Home Depot Foundation believes
building responsibly is a form of stewardship and is simply a smart way
to build quality, affordable housing. Established in 2005, the
Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly was created
in order to identify, recognize and showcase the outstanding and
innovative work of nonprofit organizations in the area of design and
management of affordable housing.
In order to be a competitive award applicant, housing
developers should go beyond just addressing the affordability issue and
focus on the health and environmental impacts of housing design and
construction. Housing should be built in a sustainable manner that allows
for immediate and long-term operating efficiencies to keep the housing
affordable over the long-term. There are two award categories,
Homeownership and Rental. The Foundation awards up to five grants
within each category (winner – $75,000 grant; runner-up – $25,000 grant;
and honorable mention – three grants of $2,500 each). The grants are to
be used at the discretion of the nonprofit to further the goal of
producing affordable, efficient and healthy housing for low- to
moderate-income families. March 31, 2010 is the application
deadline.
The goals of this program are to
identify and disseminate information about exemplary and effective
alcohol or other drug (AOD) abuse prevention programs implemented on
college campuses. Through this grant program, the Department of Education
will also recognize colleges and universities whose programs, while not
yet exemplary or effective, show evidence that they are promising. An
institutions of higher education (IHE) that receives funding as an
exemplary or effective program must enhance and further evaluate, and
disseminate information about the AOD-prevention program being
implemented on its campus. An IHE recognized as having a promising
program must enhance and further evaluate its program. Approximately six
awards will be granted at an average of $137,500 each. Maximum awards per recognition category
include $100,000 for Promising Programs (plus indirect costs) and
$150,000 for Exemplary and Effective Programs (plus indirect costs).
Projects will be funded for a period of up to 24 months. March
31, 2010 is the deadline
APRIL 2010
The Rural Hospital Flexibility Program
(Flex) provides funding to state governments to spur quality and
performance improvement activities; stabilize rural hospital finance; and
integrate emergency medical services (EMS) into their health care
systems. Only States with Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) or
potential CAHs are eligible for the Flex program. Flex funding
encourages the development of cooperative systems of care in rural areas
- joining together CAHs, EMS providers, clinics, and health practitioners
to increase efficiencies and quality of care. The Flex program
requires States to develop rural health plans, and funds their efforts to
implement community-level outreach and technical assistance to advance
the following goals: improve quality of care and performance management;
improve and integrate EMS; develop and implement rural health networks;
support existing CAHs and eligible hospitals; and designate CAHs in the
State. Although focused on small,
rural hospitals, the Flex program operates on the National, State,
community, and facility levels to cover a broad range of fundamental
health service issues and "modernization"
goals. State use Flex resources for performance management
activities, training programs, needs assessments, and network
building. Efforts have included the use of a balanced
scorecard approach, forming relationships with state Quality Improvement
Organizations (QIOs), developing quality improvement-related networks,
and participating in national quality improvement and reporting
efforts. $22 million is available to fund an estimated 45 projects.
The deadline is April 1, 2010 at
8:00 PM ET.
The Foundation Community Service grants are awarded to
organizations that seek to provide massage therapy to communities or
groups who currently have little or no access to such services. This
program is designed to promote working partnerships between the massage
therapy profession and community-based organizations. It benefits the
recipient, the massage therapist, and the sponsoring organization by
building stronger relationships between these parties. The normal award
for 12 months is $500-$5000 and must be used in the specific time period
for which it has been awarded. These grants are available for
organizations or affiliates of organizations that have been in existence
for at least one year in the respective state or province; are tax-exempt
under schedule 501(c)(3) in the U.S., non-profit
charitable organization in other countries; currently provide some
therapeutic or other service programs to the community; and have
designated a qualified staff member to oversee the program. The Community Service deadline is
April 1, annually.
This program provides grants to support
the development, enhancement, or expansion of innovative programs to
recruit, train, and mentor principals (including assistant principals)
for high-need LEAs. Programs and projects assisted under this section may
include the following activities: providing financial incentives to
aspiring new principals; providing stipends to principals who mentor new
principals; carrying out professional development programs in
instructional leadership and management; and providing incentives that
are appropriate for teachers or individuals from other fields who want to
become principals and that are effective in retaining new principals. April 6, 2010 is the deadline.
This
program helps to facilitate collaboration among the criminal justice and
mental health and substance abuse treatment systems to increase access to
mental health and other treatment services for individuals with mental
illness or co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. The
program encourages early intervention for these system-involved
individuals; provides new and existing mental health courts with various
treatment options; maximizes diversion opportunities for nonviolent
system-involved individuals with mental illness or co-occurring mental
health and substance abuse disorders; promotes training for justice and
treatment professionals; and facilitates communication, collaboration and
the delivery of support services among justice professionals, treatment
and related service providers and governmental partners. Grant funds must
be used to support a target population that includes adults or juveniles
who have been diagnosed as having a mental illness or co-occurring mental
health and substance abuse disorder and who also have faced, are facing,
or could face criminal charges for a misdemeanor or nonviolent offense.
Applications should be responsive to one of the identified categories: Category 1: Planning (grants up
to $50,000 are available for a 12-month project period); Category 2: Planning &
Implementation (grants up to $250,000 are available for a 24 month
project period); and Category 3:
Expansion (grants up to $200,000 are available for a 24 month
project period). The deadline for applying for funding
under this announcement is 8:00 p.m. eastern time on April 8, 2010.
The American Academy of Dermatology's Shade Structure
Program awards grants in the amount of $8,000 each for the purchase of
permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV)
ray protection for outdoor areas. The AAD also provides a permanent sign
to be displayed near the shade structure that promotes the importance of
sun safety. The AAD receives support for this program from Johnson &
Johnson Consumer Products Company. To be considered for future grants,
applicants must: be a nonprofit organization or public school that
primarily serves children and teens who are 18 and younger; demonstrate
an ongoing commitment to sun safety and skin cancer awareness by having a
sun safety/skin cancer awareness program in place for at least one year
prior to application; and be sponsored by an AAD member dermatologist. April 12, 2010 is the application
deadline.
The VSA Arts Playwright Discovery Program invites
middle and high school students to take a closer look at the world around
them, examine how disability affects their lives and the lives of others,
and express their views through the art of playwriting. Playwrights may
write from their own experience or about an experience in the life of
another person or fictional character. Scripts can be comedies, dramas,
or even musicals—be creative! Young playwrights with and without disabilities
are encouraged to submit a script. Entries may be the work of an
individual student or a collaboration by a group
or class of students. The winning play will be professionally produced or
staged at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The winning
playwright receives $2,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C., to see his or
her play performed. All
submissions must be received by April 15, 2010, for consideration.
The Libri Foundation was established in 1989 for the
sole purpose of helping rural libraries acquire new, quality, hardcover
children's books they could not otherwise afford to buy. Since October
1990, the Foundation has donated over $2,800,000 worth of new children's
books to more than 2,200 libraries in 48 states. The Foundation supports
the concept that children who learn to enjoy reading at an early age
continue to read throughout their lives. In order to develop a love of
reading, children must have access to books which stretch their
imaginations, touch their emotions, and expand their horizons. For many
children in rural areas, the local public library is often their primary
source of reading material. Many rural schools either have no library or
the library is inadequate to meet the needs of the students. At a time
when more and more children and their parents and teachers are using the
public library, these same libraries are facing increasing financial
hardships and are unable to buy the books their young readers need. The
Foundation works with the library's Friends of the Library or other local
organizations because they believe in community involvement and want to
encourage and reward local support of libraries. The Friends, or other
local sponsors, can contribute from $50 to $350 which the Foundation
matches on a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth
of new, quality, hardcover children's books through the Foundation's
Books for Children program. The local librarian, familiar with the needs
of the library and the community, selects the books the library will
receive from the Foundation's 700-title booklist, which has been highly
praised by participating librarians for the quality and variety of
fiction and nonfiction titles offered. The majority of books have been
published within the last three years, but old favorites are also
offered. All of the books have been highly recommended by recognized
authorities in the library and education fields. The books donated
through the Books for Children program are used for storytelling;
toddler, preschool, and after-school programs; summer reading programs;
"book buddy" programs in which older children read to younger
children; holiday programs; teacher check-out and curriculum support;
early childhood development programs; school projects and to just provide
children with a "good read." The Foundation awards grants three
times a year. Application
deadlines are: (postmarked by) January 15th, April 15th, and August 15th.
This program helps LEAs improve reading
achievement by providing students with increased access to up-to-date
school library materials; well-equipped, technologically advanced school
library media centers; and professionally certified school library media
specialists. Districts may use funds for the following activities:
purchase up-to-date school library media resources, including books;
acquire and use advanced technology that is integrated into the curricula
to develop and enhance the information literacy, information retrieval,
and critical-thinking skills of students; facilitate Internet links and other
resource-sharing networks; provide professional development for school
library media specialists and provide activities that foster increased
collaboration among library specialists, teachers, and administrators;
and provide students with access to school libraries during nonschool
hours, weekends, and summer vacations. LEAs, including charter schools
and State-administered schools are eligible to apply for funding. A total of 53 projects will be funded
at an average of $350,000 each. April
20, 2010 is the application deadline.
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors
outstanding young leaders who have made a significant positive difference
to people and our planet. Their leadership and courage make them true
heroes—and inspirations to us all. Each year, the Barron Prize honors
twenty-five winners nationwide. Half of the winners have focused on
helping their communities and fellow beings; half have focused on
protecting the health and sustainability of the environment. The goal of
the Barron Prize is to celebrate such heroic young people—and to inspire
others to do their part. Like the woman for whom the prize was named—my
mother, Gloria Barron—these young people demonstrate the power of one
person to make a difference to the world. April 30, 2010 is the application deadline.
Are you an educator with a class project that is short
on funding but long on potential? Do you know a teacher looking for grant
dollars? ING Unsung Heroes® could help you turn great ideas into reality
for students. For more than 10 years, and with $3.0 million in awarded
grants, ING Unsung Heroes has proven to be an A+ program with educators.
The program’s “alumni” have inspired success in the classroom and
impacted countless numbers of students. Each year, 100 educators are
selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class projects.
Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional
$5,000, $10,000 and $25,000 Applications for the 2010 awards are now
available. The application
deadline is April 30, 2010.
MAY 2010
At Ameriprise Financial, the mission of the Community Relations
program is to use their resources and talents to improve the lives of
individuals and build strong communities. They believe their community
involvement enables them to actively live their company’s values and
communicate the spirit of the brand. heir community outreach focuses on
three key priorities: Meeting Basic Needs; Supporting Community Vitality;
and Volunteer-Driven Causes.
Ameriprise Financial provides support to a diverse group of
nonprofit organizations whose missions align with their philanthropic
priorities. By targeting giving in this way, they are able to make the
most of the resources they have, and in turn, have a greater impact on
communities. Ameriprise prefers to direct their funding resources to
specific projects that can demonstrate innovative approaches with
measurable results or capacity building rather than general operating
support. Application deadlines are
February 1, May 1 and September 1 annually.
The MEAF Inclusion Champion Award honors individuals
who have made significant efforts to promote the full inclusion of youth
with disabilities in society. The focus of the efforts may include, but
is not limited to, helping to create a culture of inclusion within an
organization or community or developing innovative strategies for
inclusive programming in: school activities, after-school programs,
community service, and leadership development. The Inclusion Champion is
selected each year by a panel of experts in the field, and is presented
during the Kids Included Together (KIT) annual conference in April. The
award consists of a trophy and $1000 donated to the charity of the
Champion′s choice. Criteria for selection includes: evidence that
attitudes have changed and inclusion has been embraced due to the
individual’s efforts; and measurable impact on the lives of young people
with and without disabilities due to the individual’s efforts; and
sustainability of inclusion outcomes. Submit your nomination via email or mail by May 1, 2010.
The Fund for National Projects supports projects that:
strengthen the national infrastructure of the dance, jazz, presenting
and/or theatre fields; or improve conditions for the national community
of performing artists in dance, jazz and theatre. During a two-year pilot
phase, the Fund will award a total of up to $1 million in grants to support
key national projects in the dance, jazz, presenting and/or theatre
fields. Grants will range from $60,000 to $200,000 and cannot exceed 40%
of a project’s total cost. National projects engage a broad national
constituency, occur once (or periodically) rather than annually, and have
the potential to significantly impact a field. Organizations are
encouraged to submit letters of inquiry for projects that strengthen the
national infrastructure of the dance, jazz, presenting and/or theatre
fields, or that improve conditions for the national community of
performing artists in dance, jazz and theatre, such as: research projects
assessing the national health of arts groups or of individual artists;
special national convenings for entire
performing arts fields (beyond traditional national annual conferences);
or special projects that address unique circumstances that affect an
entire field. Highest priority will be given to projects that improve the
health of the Arts Program's priority performing arts fields and do not
duplicate ongoing efforts or existing services. Interested organizations
should submit a letter of inquiry to the Arts Program of no more than 3
pages, outlining the project and articulating its impact on the dance,
jazz, presenting or theatre field. A brief history of the organization(s)
involved should also be attached. Deadlines
for letters of inquiry are May 1 and November 1, with full proposal deadlines (upon invitation) due no later
than June 1 and December 1, respectively.
The Earth Island Institute's Brower Youth Awards
annually recognize six young people in North America for their
outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and
environmental justice advocacy. The winners of the award receive a $3,000
cash prize, a trip to California for the award ceremony and wilderness
camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities to
further their work at the Earth Island Institute. "Outstanding
leadership" means that youth played a major leadership role in
creating, organizing, and implementing an environmental project or
campaign. The program measures impact by how a young person's efforts
benefited the environment and community in terms of measurable results
(e.g., acres of wildlife habitat protected or restored, number of people
engaged in social issues because of the project, numbers of children no
longer exposed to toxins, etc.), as well as movement-building and raising
awareness. Young activist leaders, ages 13 to 22, are eligible to apply. May 15, 2010 is the deadline.
The Anna Lalor Burdick Program
seeks to educate young women about human reproduction in order to broaden
and enhance their options in life. The Program focuses particularly on
young women who have inadequate access to information regarding
reproductive health, including the subjects of contraception and
pregnancy termination, and as such may be particularly lacking options in
their lives. Because limited foundation funding is available in the field
of human reproductive education for young women, the trustees are
interested in stretching the benefit of its grants as far as possible.
Accordingly, the Anna Lalor Burdick Program
emphasizes: support for one-time projects, ongoing projects, new projects
and initiatives that demonstrate realistic plans to achieve greater
financial self-sufficiency; support for new or smaller organizations,
including grassroots efforts, where funding will increase public
visibility, improve standing with funders, facilitate overall
organizational development, or, in the case of the well defined projects
of larger organizations, add a new dimension or capability to operations;
support for collaborative efforts among nonprofit organizations; support
for organizations that can demonstrate a proven ability to reach out to,
include and involve young women with inadequate access to information
regarding reproductive health; and support for new ideas, initiatives and
demonstration projects, which, if proven effective, may be successfully
replicated or provide multiple benefits. The trustees award a small
number of grants in the range of $10,000 to $50,000. Normally grants are
awarded for one year only. Under special circumstances, renewals are
considered, such as for projects which clearly require more than one year
of support for effective implementation, or for projects which
demonstrate outstanding results or promise during their first year.
Eligible U.S. applicants must be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code, and
defined as "not a private foundation" under section 509(a) of
the Code. The Program has no geographic limits. Concept papers are reviewed twice per year and must be received
by May 15 or November 1.
The goal of the Healthy Incentives Pilot (HIP) is to
carry out this Congressional mandate by testing the effects of providing
a financial incentive to participating SNAP households to reward them for
purchasing fruits and vegetables with SNAP benefits. HIP will operate
under the management of a State SNAP Agency together with a team of
partners assembled by the State. The Pilot will be evaluated by an
independent evaluation contractor competitively chosen by the Agriculture
Department Food & Nutrition Service (FNS). FNS invites applications
from State SNAP Agencies interested in identifying a community(ies) to
serve as the Pilot site and administering its operations. A cooperative
agreement will be competitively awarded to one State Agency up to an
amount of $6.3 million. The actual amount awarded will depend on the
specifics of the proposed plan and reasonableness of the associated
budget. The State Agency will be reimbursed for 100 percent of costs
incurred for HIP administration. (HIP food benefits will be paid for by
FNS as it does with SNAP benefits). States must submit a letter of intent
to participate in a grant tip conference call scheduled for February
2010. Applications due May 21,
2010.
JUNE 2010
The annual Garden Crusader Awards
program was established by Gardener's Supply to honor individuals who are
improving the world through gardening. "Garden Crusaders" are
individuals who are gardening beyond their own backyards to grow food for
the hungry, beautify their communities, and help friends and neighbors
discover the rewards of gardening. The award honors individuals in the
United States who are improving their communities through gardening.
There is no age requirement. Organizations may apply by choosing one
person to represent the group. Award categories include Education,
Feeding the Hungry, Urban Renewal, and Restoration. There are five
winners for each category — first, second, third, plus two honorable
mentions and one grand-prize winner, for a total of eighteen winners
overall. The grand-prize winner will receive $2,500 in cash and a $2,500
gift certificate from Gardener's Supply. First-place winners will receive
a $1,000 gift certificate, second-place winners a $750 gift certificate,
third-place winners a $500 gift certificate, and honorable mentions a
$200 gift certificate. All prizes will be awarded to the winner's
organization in his or her name. June
1, 2010 is the application deadline.
The Bank of America Charitable
Foundation Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is designed to recognize,
nurture, and reward community organizations, local heroes, and student
leaders who are helping their neighborhoods achieve excellence. The
program makes grants and awards in forty-four U.S. markets and in London,
United Kingdom. Bank of America is looking for a few good heroes. Heroes
who champion causes vital to their communities. Heroes who inspire others
to get involved. Heroes who have special and significant impact on
individuals, families, or communities. Do you know a Local Hero? Are you
a Local Hero? For the 5 Local Heroes selected within the 45 markets, Bank
of America will: direct a $5,000 contribution (or local market currency
equivalent) to an eligible nonprofit/charitable organization of the
hero's choice and recognize Bank of America Local Heroes at a public
awards ceremony in their local community. If you know someone who
exemplifies the highest standards in community service, we encourage you
to nominate that person as a Local Hero. Self-nomination also is
encouraged. June 1, 2010 is the deadline.
The Bank of America Charitable
Foundation Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is designed to recognize,
nurture, and reward community organizations, local heroes, and student
leaders who are helping their neighborhoods achieve excellence. The
program makes grants and awards in forty-four U.S. markets and in London,
United Kingdom. Neighborhood Builders provides $200,000 in core operating
support and leadership training over two years to two nonprofit
organizations working in each eligible community to promote vibrant
neighborhoods. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in an
applicable Bank of America community is eligible for a grant under the
foundation's guidelines. (Applicants must be registered with the Charity
Commission for England and Wales for the London market.) The program
seeks organizations whose focus closely reflects local neighborhood
priorities. Applicants should demonstrate how they have impacted their
community and how grant funding and leadership development opportunities
will help their organization further its work in the community. June 1, 2010 is the deadline.
The intent of the foundation is to support small,
community-based organizations working to build bridges between groups of
people that differ with respect to age, race, gender, economic resources,
and physical or mental ability. A further objective is to fund projects
that actively promote social, economic and environmental justice. In
recent years, the foundation has made it a top priority to support
programs that encourage young people to broaden their experience and
contribute to society. Projects that are initiated by young people and
those that address the needs of minority and low-income youth are of
particular interest to BridgeBuilders. The
foundation funds projects throughout the United States; however, it has
historically concentrated its giving in Western Pennsylvania. BridgeBuilders does not make grants to individuals,
colleges and universities, hospitals, endowments, or capital campaigns.
Average annual distributions range from $40,000 to $50,000. Individual
grants are typically $2,000 to $5,000. June 1 and November 1, annually, are the
deadline dates.
The purpose of the Race to the Top Fund, a competitive
grant program authorized under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (ARRA), is to encourage and reward States that are creating the
conditions for education innovation and reform; achieving significant
improvement in student outcomes, including making substantial gains in
student achievement, closing achievement gaps, improving high school
graduation rates, and ensuring student preparation for success in college
and careers; and implementing ambitious plans in four core education
reform areas: (a) Adopting internationally-benchmarked standards and
assessments that prepare students for success in college and the
workplace; (b) Building data systems that measure student success and
inform teachers and principals in how they can improve their practices;
(c) Increasing teacher effectiveness and achieving equity in teacher
distribution; and (d) Turning around our lowest-achieving schools.
Eligible applicants are the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and
Puerto Rico (referred to in this notice as State). A State must
meet the following requirements in order to be eligible to receive funds
under this program. (a) The State's applications for funding under
Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the State Fiscal Stabilization Fund program must
be approved by the Department prior to the State being awarded a Race to
the Top grant. (b) At the time the State submits its application,
there must not be any legal, statutory, or regulatory barriers at the
State level to linking data on student achievement (as defined in this
notice) or student growth (as defined in this notice) to teachers and
principals for the purpose of teacher and principal evaluation. An
estimated $4 billion is available to be awarded in two Phases and in a
range of $20 million-$700 million each. Full applications for Phase 2 are due June 1, 2010.
The Braitmayer Foundation is
interested in K-12 education throughout
the United States. Of particular interest are: curricular and
school reform initiatives; and preparation of and professional
development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which
encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and
remain in K-12 teaching. The Foundation is pleased to have its grants
used anywhere in the United States as seed money, challenge grants, or to
match other grants to the recipient organizations. The Foundation does
not make grants to individuals, multi year
grants, nor grants for general operating,
endowment purposes or building programs. Unless a small percentage of the
total amount requested, normally the Foundation does not make grants for
childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment
including hardware, software, and books. Presently, the Foundation has
two mechanisms for making grants depending upon their size. For grants up
to $35,000, applicants should submit a two page Letter of Inquiry
describing the proposed project, proposed budget, and proof of 501 (c)(3) status or other tax-exempt ruling letter to the
Foundation office by June 1st. By September 1st, the trustees
will invite selected organizations to submit full proposals due November
15th. For grants up to $10,000, applicants should submit a three page
proposal describing the proposed project, proposed budget, and proof of
501 (c)(3) status or other tax-exempt ruling
letter to the Foundation office by June 1st or November 15th.
Decisions will be announced by September 1st and March 15th. Applications must be received by June
1 or November 15, annually.
Under the Discretionary Grants Program, grants are
awarded to qualified U.S.-based, tax-exempt public charities that have a
well-defined sense of purpose, a demonstrated commitment to maximizing
available resources, and a reputation for meeting objectives and
delivering quality programs and services. More specifically, the Lilly
Foundation makes grants to qualified organizations that: improve patient
outcomes, especially in Lilly’s therapeutic areas of interest; enhance
the quality of life in communities in which Lilly has a presence,
especially Indianapolis, Indiana; and improve education and educational
opportunities, with a priority on science and health. In each of these
areas, the Lilly Foundation places special emphasis on programs that
address diversity. Grants in this category are made on a
discretionary basis by the board of directors of the Lilly Foundation
through a competitive process. June
30, 2010 is the application deadline.
JULY 2010
The National Inclusion Project is proud to partner
with community organizations that are seeking to programmatically open
doors for all children to learn, live, and play together through their
Grant Program. They will focus on programs that fulfill their mission.
To be eligible, your program must be a non-profit or public organization.
They are unable to support any for-profit programs. Grant programs
include: Let’s ALL Play—Inclusion in Recreational Programs; Inclusive
Recreational and Learning Experiences Promoting Awareness, Education, and
Health; and Financial Assistance for Child Participation in Approved
Inclusive Programs. Let’s ALL Play is the National Inclusion
Project’s program model for recreational programs that are
currently serving children with special needs and wish to do it better or
programs seeking to open doors currently shut to children with special
needs in their community. Funding is limited to $20,000 per year with
projects being funded for a period of up to 36 months. Inclusive Recreational
and Learning Experiences promoting Awareness, Education, and Health
should be designed to deliver new or improved services to demonstrate
successful and increased inclusion outcomes for children with special
needs in the following areas: development of inclusion/integration
curricula, primarily K-12; service learning opportunities and program
development, training, and implementation; development, training, and
implementation for recreational programs; inclusion strategies for
minority populations; and promotion of health benefits for children with
special needs in inclusive settings. Funding is limited to $20,000 per
year with projects being funded for a period of up to 36 months.
Financial Assistance for Child Participation in Approved Inclusive Programs
is solely for individual families. Any funding dispensed will be given
through the approved program or organization. Families with a combined
household income of less than $75,000 are eligible to apply. Grants will
be limited to $1,000 per year and will be funded for a period of up to 24
months. Funding for continuing education programs/symposia that are aimed
at the development of best practices protocols and strategies should
reach professionals and volunteers who are working currently or who are looking
to move into inclusive settings in either educational or recreational
fields. This grant is funded at an amount of up to $10,000. To be eligible for funding, programs
should submit an online inquiry March 1-July 31, 2010. Programs
should receive a response within two business days of submission either
inviting them to submit a full application or informing them that the
proposal does not fit within the scope of funding. Full applications are
due between September 15 and October 31, 2010.
AUGUST 2010
The Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making
organization which funds projects designed and implemented by women and
girls; projects which have limited financial access reflecting the
cultural and ethnic diversity of our society and promoting the
empowerment of women and girls as well as and projects for social change
that have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. It offers grants of up to $2,000 to
projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; promote
the empowerment and well being of women and girls; reflect the cultural
and ethnic diversity of our society; promote social change; and have
limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search
for funding. Organizational budgets should not exceed $150,000. Applications
should be postmarked by August 15 (and February 15) annually.
SEPTEMBER
2010
The Christopher & Dana Reeve
Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program awards grants to nonprofits
that provide services to individuals with paralysis. Grants of up to
$25,000 are awarded to programs or projects that improve the daily lives
of people with paralysis, with some emphasis on, but not limited to,
paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries. Funding is awarded twice yearly
to programs in three broad categories that are called the ABCs of Quality
of Life: Actively Achieving; Bridging Barriers; and Caring &
Coping. The awards fulfill a
variety of needs for recipient organizations, including dormitory
hospital beds for an assistance dog training center, scholarships to
adaptive sports and outdoor programs, support groups, advocacy campaigns,
websites that promote self-esteem for children who use wheelchairs and
outreach programs. The program strives to ensure diversity among
recipient organizations, officials say. Most grants go to nonprofits with
501(c)(3) status, however the foundation does occasionally give to other
nonprofit entities such as public parks, schools, universities, churches,
synagogues and municipalities. Applications are due September 1 and
March 1, annually.
NEC Foundation of America makes
cash grants to nonprofit organizations in support of the development,
application and use of technology by and for people with disabilities.
Eligible proposals must demonstrate national reach and impact.
One-page preliminary proposals of 100 words or less can be sent in
advance of a formal proposal. A preliminary proposal must include the
amount requested, purpose of grant and how the project matches the
funding interests of NEC Foundation. Preliminary proposals may be
submitted on-line. Formal
proposals must be submitted on the requesting organization's letterhead, complete with sender's phone number and Email
address and organization's web site URL. NEC Foundation of
America makes grants twice a year: March 1 and September 1.
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The Abbott Laboratories Fund
(The Fund) is an Illinois not–for–profit, philanthropic corporation
established in 1951 by Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories provides
the primary financial support of the Abbott Laboratories Fund. Currently
the Fund provides support through cash grants to recipients who operate
in the areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and
public policy. The Fund generally gives preference to requests for
one–time contributions and for programmatic and operating purposes. All
Grant requests are accepted on–line and require the following
information: Description of your organization's mission; Confirmation of
current 501 (c) (3) U.S. Internal Revenue Service; Geographic area
served; Description of the project(s) / programs(s) for which support is
requested; Amount of money requested; Budget information; and List of
corporations and foundations supporting the organization. Ongoing deadline.
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The Actuarial Foundation –
through its Advancing Student Achievement Mentoring program – awards
monetary grants to schools and groups throughout the United States and
Canada. The basic requirement for schools or groups seeking funding is
that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the
teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools. Advancing
Student Achievement is a grant program that brings together
actuaries and educators in local classroom environments with the belief
that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students
interest and achievement in math. The Actuarial Foundation can provide a
local network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions
on how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the classroom.
Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing
programs that enhance learning and create a “love of math” in each
student. Ongoing deadline.
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Adidas corporate giving is
provided selectively and focuses on the following areas of engagement:
Sports within a social context; Kids and Youth; Education; Preventive
Health Projects (preferably sports related); and Relief efforts. The
Adidas Group supports projects which show sustainable benefits to the
communities where they live and operate. Consideration is given to
organizations which complement their corporate philosophy and the core
values of the Adidas Group. They need to hold a recognized reputation for
integrity in program implementation, financial management and project
effectiveness. Corporate giving at the Adidas Group can take the form of:
cash donations, donations in kind (products, equipment, services, and
know-how) and corporate volunteering. Ongoing deadline.
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This is a competitive
grant program to educate students about math, science, technology, and
engineering. Before submitting your proposal please consider these
objectives and make sure that your grant fulfills this mission. The following guidelines must be
adhered to in order to receive the AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant:
1. Teacher must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member or an AIAA
Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior
to receiving the grant; 2. One grant per teacher will be considered under
this program. An Educator Associate may apply for up to $200 of grant
funding. (NOTE: THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO LEGO GRANTS). LEGO
GRANTS: Grants will be made for up to $100 per team for participation in
robotics competitions. The AIAA Foundation should be acknowledged as a
team sponsor. A maximum one-time grant of up to $200 (two Educator
Associate members) will be granted to each school for participation in a
robotics competition; and 3. The grant proposal must include: a full
one-page synopsis of project including how the project relates to the
AIAA purpose, how the funds are to be used, and itemized price list of
the items proposed for purchase; 4. Failure to complete any of the
required information will result in the rejection of the proposal; 5.
Grants are limited to a maximum of five Educator Associates per school.
Requests may not be combined to purchase a single item in excess of $200.
The purchases must be separate items (i.e. cannot be one $1,000 item)
with the following restriction: The grant proposal must be accompanied by
a full one-page synopsis of how the requested funds are to be used, and a
separate itemized price list of the items proposed for purchase from each
teacher requesting funds; 6. Grants will be considered on a quarterly
basis in January, March, June, and September. Grants must be received one
month prior to be considered for the upcoming cycle. For example, grant
proposals to be evaluated in January must be received by AIAA by 30
November; 7. Funds must be spent on the proposed items. The AIAA
Foundation reserves the right not to reimburse items that were not on the
original proposal, unless the item is no longer available and prior
approval is given by the AIAA Staff Liaison; 8. Upon approval of the
grant, a letter of commitment will be sent to the teacher. Reimbursement
for items purchased after the grant approval will be made upon submission
of receipts to AIAA Headquarters. A check will be mailed to the school
within three weeks; 9. Funds must be used within six months of approval
or the funds will revert back to the AIAA Foundation; and 10. Teachers
are encouraged to send pictures of the purchased items in use by students
as well as copies of any publicity involving the purchased items and
related activities. The AIAA Foundation reserves the right to
allow/disallow other items not listed above at the discretion of the
Precollege Outreach Committee. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Airborne Teacher Trust
Fund invites elementary and middle school teachers from public and
private schools throughout the country to submit proposals for art and music
programs that their schools are unable to fund. A panel of judges will
then review and select proposals quarterly and awards will be announced
monthly. Teachers and their schools will receive grants from $200 to
$10,000 to be used to implement their programs. At the conclusion of a
program, the selected teacher(s) will supply Airborne with a recap, which
will then be posted on their website. Ongoing deadline.
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In 2001, Alcoa Foundation will
make $21 million in grants around the world. Communities where Alcoa has
a presence are the primary focus of their grant making programs. The
majority of their grants fit within one of the following areas: Conservation
and Sustainability; Safe and Healthy Children and Families; Global
Education in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Business; Business and
Community Partnerships, and Workforce Skills Today for Tomorrow. Ongoing
deadline.
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Grant applications are accepted for efforts affecting
health and nutrition. The Allen Foundation focuses on nutritional
research, education and training to improve the health of children, young
adults and mothers during pregnancy and after birth. Ongoing deadline.
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The Allstate Foundation awards program grants focusing
on personal safety and security, neighborhood revitalization and
financial planning and education. Examples of funded projects include:
fire safety; child safety advocacy; structured after-school programs with
initiatives safeguard against gangs and delinquency; automobile passenger
safety; and anti-drinking and driving programs. Ongoing deadline.
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The A.L. Mailman Family Foundation focuses on improving
the systems and policies that impact very young children and their
families. As a small national foundation with a broad vision
of quality early care and education they aim to be strategic and
catalytic with their dollars. Their goal is to promote the building of
sustainable systems that provide access to high quality early learning
experiences for all children. They attempt to effect system-wide
change by encouraging responsive public policies. The Foundation
funds the creation and dissemination of curricula, materials or tools
that promote quality. They fund advocacy and strategic
communication to inform and build public will. They fund applied
research designed to inform policy and improve practice. Finally,
they support funder collaboratives to expand
their learning and broaden their sphere of influence. The
Foundation seeks to support children in the context of their families and
communities. Quality care and education embraces the values of
family support, cultural competence and sensitivity to the social,
emotional, cognitive and physical needs of the child. The A. L.
Mailman Family Foundation strives to ensure that parents, caregivers, and
teachers have the knowledge and support they need and that every child is
nurtured by informed, skilled and caring adults. Most grants are funded
in a range of $25,000 to $35,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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The AE Foundation and its FREE initiative raises funds
and enlists volunteers for projects that improve the quality of life
where AE associates and customers live, work and play. Committed to
giving back to the customers and communities who have contributed to
their success, the AE Foundation funds teen and college student programs
that contain one or more of the FREE values. AE supports communities in
the following four ways: 1. Gift Card Donations for Events: AE donates a
limited number of $25 gift cards to college and high school sponsored
drug-free events that strive to keep teens and college students safe; 2.
Financial Grants: Each year, the AE Foundation will allocate a limited
amount of money to nonprofit, public charities with tax exempt status
under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code that fall within
the scope of the mission statement; 3. Fundraising Card Programs: Schools
and nonprofit organizations may use AE Gift Cards to help raise money for
computer labs, school repairs, music programs, etc.; and 4. Eagle Salute
Associate Volunteer Program: The American Eagle Outfitters EAGLE SALUTE
Program is a global initiative designed to support their associates'
volunteer efforts by providing a grant to the charitable organizations
where they perform at least 25 hours of community service per calendar
year. Ongoing deadline.
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Aflac's philanthropic efforts
in the community can be seen in four areas: health, education, youth, and
the arts. From contributing to the John B. Amos Cancer Center to helping
underwrite the creation of a new library, Aflac
is a vital part of the Columbus, Georgia community. Aflac
grants range from $1,500 to $2 million. Ongoing deadline.
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The American Honda Foundation reflects the basic
tenets, beliefs and philosophies of the Honda companies, which are
characterized by the following: Dreamful
(imaginative), Creative, Youthful, Foresightful
(forward-thinking), Scientific, Humanistic, Innovative.
The American Honda Foundation provides grants in the fields of
youth education and scientific education to the following: Educational
institutions, K-12; accredited higher education institutions (colleges
and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools;
scholarship and fellowship programs at selected colleges and/or
universities or through selected non-profit organizations; other
scientific and education-related, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations;
gifted student programs; media concerning youth education and/or
scientific education; private, non-profit scientific and/or youth
education projects; other non-profit, tax-exempt, institutions in the
fields of youth education and scientific education; and programs
pertaining to academic or curriculum development that emphasize
innovative educational methods and techniques. Since its inception, the
American Honda Foundation has provided more than 401 grants for more than
$18.1 million. Ongoing deadline.
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Support may be on the way for your classroom budget.
As an AIAA Educator Associate, you’re invited to apply for a Classroom
Grant from the AIAA Foundation. Here’s how it works. Are you a K-12
teacher who develops or applies science, mathematics, and technology in
your curriculum? If the answer is “yes,” you may qualify for a grant of
up to $200 per individual request to supplement your learning program.
Each school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year. You can use
your grant for classroom demonstration kits and science supplies, math
and science software, graphing calculators, supplies for making flying
objects (what kid can resist the chance to build and launch a rocket?),
supplies for robotic programs, and other materials to help you make
science, mathematics, and technology come alive in your classroom.
Proposals are reviewed year round, 30 days before quarterly meetings held
in January, March, June and September. Ongoing deadline.
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Grants made by the American Legacy Foundation will
further its goal of creating tobacco-free generations. At the heart of
Legacy's grant program is the effort to identify new and improved ways to
develop effective tobacco control programs. Awards issued for innovative
grants and research demonstration projects (“grants”) must address one or
more of Legacy’s Goals to reduce youth tobacco use; reduce exposure to
second-hand smoke among all ages and populations; or increase successful
quit rates among all ages and populations. Legacy expects to issue
nonrenewable grants in the range of $20,000 to $100,000 per year. Ongoing
deadline.
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Through down payment assistance and community
redevelopment programs, AmeriDream, Inc.
expands affordable housing opportunities not only to first-time homebuyers
but to all low- and moderate-income individuals and families who wish to
achieve homeownership. Additionally, as a non-profit organization, AmeriDream works to promote the value of
homeownership as a strong foundation that supports lasting communities
and individual prosperity. Ongoing
deadlines.
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The Anheuser-Busch
Foundation funds education, healthcare, youth/minority development, arts and
environment programs in areas where the alcoholic beverage distributor
operates. The foundation considers grants from $15,000 to more than
$100,000. Anheuser owns breweries, as well as the Busch Gardens and Sea
World Parks. Breweries are located in Fairfield & Los Angeles, CA;
Fort Collins, CO; Jacksonville, FL; Cartersville, GA; St. Louis; Newark,
NJ; Merrimack, NH; Baldwinsville, NY; Columbus, OH; Houston; and
Williamsburg, VA. Theme parks are located in San Diego; Orlando &
Tampa, FL; San Antonio, TX; and Williamsburg. Ongoing deadline.
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The Annenberg Foundation provides support for projects
within its grant-making interest areas of education and youth, arts and
culture, civic and community, and health. The Foundation only considers
organizations defined as a public charity and tax exempt under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The
Annenberg Foundation accepts letters of inquiry at all times during the
year and there are no deadlines. After review of the inquiry by
Foundation staff, the applicant will be contacted within 6 to 8
weeks as to the status of the request. Ongoing deadline.
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Since 1948,
the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures
for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The
primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human
service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the
needs of today's vulnerable children and families. In
general, the grant making of the Annie E. Casey Foundation is limited to
initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative
policy, service delivery, and community supports for children and
families. Most grantees have been invited by the Foundation to
participate in these projects. Organizations wishing to send a proposal
to the Foundation should submit a letter of no more than three
typewritten pages describing the organization, its programs, the amount
of funds requested, and a brief explanation of how the proposed work fits
within the mission of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Ongoing deadline.
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The A. O. Smith Foundation, founded in 1955, is a private,
nonprofit organization that contributes to qualifying charitable,
educational, scientific, literary, and civic organizations located
primarily in communities where A. O. Smith Corporation has facilities.
Support for the Foundation comes from the profits of A. O. Smith
Corporation. Since its founding, the Foundation has provided nearly $20
million in financial support for worthwhile community programs and
organizations. A. O. Smith Foundation contributions are aimed at:
strengthening higher education throughout the country; promoting the
civic, cultural, and social welfare of communities; and advancing medical
research and improving local health services. Ongoing deadline.
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In 1985, the Armstrong
Foundation was formed to enhance the neighborhoods in which they live and
work. Millions of dollars each year have been donated to community caring
efforts. Today, the Foundation philanthropy takes many forms and is
largely allocated to the causes their employees are passionate about. The
primary objectives of the Armstrong Foundation Contributions Program are
as follows: improve the quality of life in communities in which Armstrong
employees live and work; support higher
education as it relates to employees (meaning scholarships and higher
education gift matching); provide emergency support to members of the
Armstrong community in crises; and other appropriate initiatives as
determined by the Foundation Board of Directors from time to time. Ongoing
deadline.
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The
mission of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is to promote positive change
in people’s lives and to build and enhance the communities in which they
live. The Foundation has an especially strong interest in supporting
innovative endeavors leading to better circumstances for low-income youth
and their families. The geographic focus of the Foundation includes
Arizona, Georgia, and South Carolina. Ongoing deadline.
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AstraZeneca supports
nonprofit health care organizations and programs across the US through a
contributions program administered through the company’s six regional
business centers. In 2005, they provided almost $780 million in monetary
and product donations. Awards vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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The AT&T Foundation
provides grants to organizations and programs that enrich the quality of life,
with an emphasis on improving education, advancing community development,
addressing vital community needs and enhancing unique cultural assets.
The AT&T Foundation funds programs designed to: enhance education by
integrating new technologies and increasing learning opportunities;
improve economic development through technology and local initiatives;
provide vital assistance to key community-based organizations; support
cultural institutions that make a community unique; and advance the goals
and meet the needs of diverse populations. Ongoing deadline.
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Autodesk plays an active
role in the communities where employees live and work. Their Community
Relations program, established in 1989, offers assistance to local
nonprofit organizations that meet program criteria. Financial assistance
and product grants are their way of giving back to the communities in
which Autodesk® employees live and work. In Fiscal Year 2004, Autodesk
granted over US$500,000 in financial grants and over $350,000 in software
products to qualifying nonprofits (the majority of monetary donations
were made to Health & Human Services). To be considered for financial
grants, organizations must be registered 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organizations. The mission of the Community Relations
Department is to support the communities where Autodesk employees live
and work; therefore, they give preference to organizations that use grant
money in communities where Autodesk® has a business presence. Typical
grants range from $1,000 to $3,000. They give all proposals equal
consideration, provided they do not have strong political or religious
affiliations, or have a core message or practice of discrimination. Ongoing deadline.
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The Bamford-Lahey Children’s Foundation
was established in July of 2000 for the purpose of conducting and
supporting programs that will enhance the linguistic, cognitive, social,
and emotional development of children. At this time, the resources
of the Foundation will target projects designed to enhance the language
development of children who have difficulty learning their native
language. Research suggests that from seven to fourteen percent of
children in this country experience language-learning problems; many of
them have no history of other contributing developmental
problems. Difficulty communicating with others can have
devastating effects on the development of social and cognitive skills, as
well as the development of self-esteem and general emotional well being.
All too frequently preschool children with language-learning difficulties
continue to have problems with both spoken and written language in the
school years and are often described as ‘learning
disabled.’ Although considerable basic research has been
carried out in the effort to understand the bases of language-learning
problems, less research has been done to determine how such children
might be helped to learn language. The Foundation is interested in
supporting programs that will have a near-term impact on the language
learning of children with developmental language disorders. The
Foundation will consider making one or two grants a year through other
non-profit organizations (e.g., universities, hospitals, public schools)
for projects that are directly related to its immediate objectives if
indirect costs are not involved. Proposals for this type of funding
will only be considered for one-year projects
where costs are under $20,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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At Bank of America,
supporting educational initiatives in the communities where the company operates
is as critical to the success of those communities as it is to the
company. Education, more than any other cause or social service directly
affects all aspects of economic prosperity and quality of life in every
community. Bank of America communities, its citizens and the company all
benefit from an educational system that sets high standards and outcomes
in academic achievement. As a result, Bank of America supports education
initiatives through the company's charitable giving arm, the Bank of America
Foundation. Bank of America Foundation supports effective, broad-based,
inclusive programs that serve a diverse population through local
market-based educational efforts.
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Bank One Corporate
Contributions philosophy is to "think globally but act
locally." While contributions strategy and policy are determined on
a centralized basis for the entire corporation, contribution decisions
and implementation are carried out autonomously at the local level. This
ensures that decisions are responsive to both local needs and
opportunities. Central to their history and culture is the principle of
working to improve the communities they serve. To maximize the impact of
their contributions, they concentrate on issues where they, as a
financial services institution, can build capacity and have the greatest long-term
effect, particularly in the areas of Community Development, Civic
Leadership and the Arts, Education and Human Services. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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Barnes & Noble
considers requests for local and regional support from non-profit
organizations in the communities they serve. Since funding is limited, they
do not contribute to grant or scholarship programs, religious
organizations, sports teams or events, political organizations, or
medical and health-related causes. However, they support organizations
that focus on literacy, the arts or education (K - 12). Barnes &
Noble assess the merit of each request on an individual basis. Ongoing
deadline.
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The
Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between Major League
Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that was
established in 1999 through a $10 million commitment by Major League
Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. The mission
of BTF is to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in
baseball and softball throughout the world by funding programs, fields,
coaches' training, and the purchase of uniforms and equipment to
encourage and maintain youth participation in the game. Grants are
designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable applicants to address
needs unique to their communities. The funds are intended to finance a
new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new
collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment. BTF provides
grants to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in both rural and urban
communities. BTF awards an average of 30 grants per year totaling more
than $1.5 million. The average grant amount is $51,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The Baxter International
Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc., a
global medical products and services company. Like Baxter, the foundation
supports the development of better, more accessible care, delivered as
economically as possible. The Baxter International Foundation funds
initiatives that benefit the entire health field. These include projects
that improve quality, cost-effectiveness, access or education, and may be
designed as models for larger programs. Ongoing deadline.
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The Ben & Jerry's Foundation
offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots organizations
throughout the United States which facilitate progressive social change
by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental
problems. Although the Ben & Jerry's Foundation doesn't prioritize
any particular issue area for funding, they do focus on the types of
activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change
in any number of areas. The Foundation will only consider proposals from
grassroots, constituent-led organizations that are organizing for
systemic social change. They support programs and projects that are
examples of creative problem-solving. Grant applicants need to demonstrate that their projects will lead
to societal, institutional and/or environmental change; address the root
causes of social or environmental problems; and lead to new ways of
thinking and acting. Projects must help ameliorate an unjust or
destructive situation by empowering constituents; facilitate leadership development
and strengthen the self-empowerment efforts of those who have
traditionally been disenfranchised in our society; and support movement
building and collective action. Applicants should
develop a plan for long-term viability; articulate a clear analysis
of the underlying causes of the problem; and outline specific goals and
strategies of their organizing campaign or program. Awards are granted
ranging from $1,001 - $15,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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Best
Buy now offers grants to help increase the recycling opportunities
available in communities across the country. Grants will range from $500
to $1,500, depending on the size of and scope of the program hosted by
nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, or public-private
partnerships. Priority for funding will be given to not-for-profit
groups, but any organization or group is welcome to apply. Organizations
can provide reuse or recycling events. Best Buy will offer Gift Cards,
cash or a combination of both to assist organizations in providing
opportunities for environmentally responsible recycling. Ongoing deadline.
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Established in 2004 with
the goal of creating a positive, long-lasting impact on the communities
BJ’s serves, BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s mission is the enhancement and
enrichment of community programs that primarily benefit children and
families. The majority of BJ’s Charitable Foundation giving is focused on
organizations that: promote the safety, security and well-being of
children and families; support education and health programs; provide
community service opportunities; and aid in hunger and disaster relief.
All funding requests must meet the following criteria: the proposal must
be from an organization that is tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code and recognized as a “public charity” by the IRS;
the program must align with BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s mission of
supporting children and families in the specific areas of safety,
security and well-being, education, health, community,
hunger/homelessness and disaster relief; and the program must positively
impact communities where BJ’s Clubs are located. Ongoing deadline.
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At
Blockbuster, they are committed to supporting the communities that their
members and employees call home. They do this through outreach programs
and partnerships designed to deliver measurable, positive results -- on
both national and local levels. Wherever possible, they incorporate cash
contributions with volunteerism and in-kind donations to achieve maximum
impact. At Blockbuster, their community relations activities are designed
to utilize
corporate and employee resources and talents to benefit the communities
they serve by supporting organizations which impact children/families,
reflect a film/video focus or fulfill specific company operating
objectives related to diversity and employment. In order to better
evaluate the many contribution requests the company receives each day,
Blockbuster has established formal giving guidelines. The company will
consider requests from non-profit organizations that meet one or more of
the following requirements: project has film/video industry focus,
project impacts children/families, project supports a particular
Blockbuster business objective, i.e., employment, and project has clearly
defined and measurable goals. Ongoing
deadline.
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As one of the world's
largest companies, the BMW Group believes they have a duty of social
responsibility. To support this, they provide funding for charitable
programs that seek to benefit society. They give highest consideration to
those that focus on education, road safety and the environment. The company only makes grants to
organizations that have been approved by the IRS as 501(c) (3) charities
or 501(c) (9) organizations. Ongoing deadline.
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The Boeing Company
believes that the health of a community is measured by the well being of
all its citizens. They recognize the importance of supporting basic needs
as fundamental to the health of the community. They are further committed
to helping communities move toward long-term well-being and
self-sufficiency by addressing larger, underlying issues. Through focused
programmatic opportunities, leadership, and collaboration, the Boeing
Company will support current basic needs of the community, providing
resources for nutritious food, clothing consistent with the climate,
protective shelter with reasonable comfort and safety, and access to
emergency medical treatment; and promote long-term well-being and
self-sufficiency, supporting areas such as mentoring, economic
independence, physical independence, and nutrition and fitness. The
company contributions program welcomes applications in five major areas:
education, health and human services, arts and culture, civic and
environment. Boeing accepts applications for not only cash grants (see
guidelines below for each area), but also for in-kind donations and
services. Requests submitted after October each year are not considered
until January of the following year. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Bradley Foundation is a private, independent
grant-making organization based in Milwaukee. Its grants support research
and educational projects, programs, and other activities that effectively
further the Bradley brothers' philanthropic intent and honor their
legacy. Bradley does not provide support for unspecified and undetailed overhead costs. No funds will be authorized
for fees payable to fundraising counsel. Funding for endowments or
deficit financing will be considered only under special conditions. The
Foundation will: normally award grants only to organizations and
institutions exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code and publicly supported under Section 509(a)(1),
(2), or (3); favor projects that are not normally financed by public tax
funds; consider requests from religious organizations and institutions
only when the resulting impact of the project is not primarily
denominational; and, consider requests for building projects on rare
occasions and, in such cases, grants will be limited to only a small
fraction of the total project cost. Up to four Prizes of $250,000 each
are awarded annually to innovative thinkers and practitioners whose
achievements strengthen the legacy of the Bradley brothers and the ideas
to which they were committed. Ongoing
deadline.
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Premier Assistive Technology, Inc. is committed to
providing you the most effective and affordable assistive technology products
available in the world today. They established this grant program in 2002
to help bridge the gap between education budgets and the need for
educational organizations to deploy sufficient resources to serve the
needs and requirements of special education programs. They fully
appreciate the significant budget pressures that all institutions
experience and this grant program will help to act as a catalyst to
solidify your special education and/or assistive technology programs.
Above all else, this program is meant to promote literacy everywhere in
your organization, not just isolated groups or departments. In this
spirit, the lowest level of grant awarded is for an entire district.
(Grants to individuals, single departments or "for profit" companies
are not awarded). This grant will give you the right to install the suite
of software on every PC in your organization. After the grant period has
expired (all or part of a school year), there will be an optional, but
very nominal maintenance fee (a fraction of the total grant value) that
you can pay to entitle you to future product releases, technical support,
company communications, etc. Ongoing
deadline.
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Founded in 1952, the Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund
proudly supports a wide variety of important charities in the United
States, particularly in those markets it calls home. While contributions
are made to nearly a hundred organizations each year, the Trust Fund
focuses on organizations with missions supporting: 1) education, 2)
environment and conservation, 3) children’s programs. Including national
and local charities, the Trust Fund has donated more than $20 Million in
the past 5 years. Ongoing
deadline.
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Giving back to the communities where they live and work
is one of Brinker International's core values. With a diverse variety of
local fund-raising activities and corporate giving programs, Brinker and
its restaurants contribute more than $3 million a year to a number of
worthwhile charities. Brinker International's Charitable Committee must
have the following information from organizations requesting donations:
The exact amount requested and the specific purpose for the donation
briefly summarized on 1-2 typewritten pages. The request should detail
how the donations will be used; information about your organization,
including proof of 501(c) (3) status and sources of funding; information,
if any, concerning past or current involvement of Brinker International
employees with the organization; and they may also ask for the
organization's current Board of Directors, including their business and
civic affiliations, as well as the organization's recent financial
statements. Ongoing deadline.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop® guests often ask for help in
supporting causes of great importance to their families. In 2003 the Build-A-Bear
grant program began with support to children's cancer causes and quickly
grew to include juvenile diabetes and autism. The Champ children's health
and wellness grant program supports these important causes and many more!
Champ
is a special furry friend that gives back – examples of 501(c) (3) not
for profit organizations that these grants support include: childhood
disease research foundations; organizations that promote child safety;
and charities that serve children with special needs. Letters of inquiry
may be submitted any time. The Foundation’s staff will notify applicants
within four weeks to discuss next steps in the grant process. Ongoing deadline.
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Calvert
Foundation makes loans to community development
organizations that focus on affordable housing, small business,
microcredit and other community development. Calvert Foundation lends to
community development financial institutions (CDFI), and other
organizations, including community development corporations, community
loan funds, community banks and credit unions, social enterprises and
micro finance institutions. Ongoing
deadline.
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For more than 30 years, Labels for Education™ has been
awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of purchase
from the Campbell family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where
students, families and members of the community work together for a
common goal. Today, over 80,000 schools and organizations are registered
with Labels for Education™, benefiting more than 42 million students.
Over the years, theyve been able to provide more
than $100 million in merchandise to America's schools! Ongoing deadline.
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The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many
projects as its annual resources allow. All applicant organizations or
sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the
Internal Revenue Code Section 501, in order to be eligible for funding
(this includes most schools and non-profit organizations). All projects
must promote understanding of
environmental issues; focus on hands-on
involvement; involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through
high school); promote interaction and cooperation within the group; help
young people develop planning and problem solving skills; include adult
supervision; and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation
(specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded).
Generally, the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 -
$2,500. Deadlines for submitting
grant applications are June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31,
annually.
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The Cardinal Health Foundation was formed in 2001 as a
focal point of Cardinal Health’s community-relations efforts. The
Foundation’s initial funding resulted from the merger of Allegiance
Corporation with Cardinal Health. Supported by the global resources of
the Cardinal Health family of companies and more than 55,000 employees
around the world, the Foundation’s mission is to support employees’
interests and to advance and fund programs that improve access to and
delivery of health care services. The Foundation focuses their energy and
resources on three primary program areas: employee volunteers and
community involvement; healthy and livable
communities; and health care partnerships. Specific themes derived from
the company’s values will guide Cardinal Health's support. They place
greater focus on programs that fit the following criteria: improve the
health, livability and vitality in communities where they have
operations; utilize the core expertise of Cardinal Health, its employees
and its partners to provide leadership and mobilize others; apply
innovative solutions in collaboration with their businesses and/or other
partners; offer opportunities for involvement by Cardinal Health
employees; and demonstrate measurable results. Ongoing deadline.
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The principal purpose and
mission of the foundation is to support children's welfare efforts that
emphasize healthcare facilities and programs and the prevention/ treatment
of hearing impairment. The foundation was founded by Bill Carls, who created Numatics,
a leading worldwide manufacturer of industrial air valves. Other focus
areas include recreational, educational and welfare programs, especially
for children who are disadvantaged, and preservation of natural areas,
open space, historic buildings and areas having special natural beauty or
significance. The Carls Foundation has no
formal application for grant requests. A letter of inquiry is not
required and phone calls are welcome. In the past, all grants have been
made to non-profit organizations with 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status. Ongoing deadline.
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Andrew Carnegie’s charge that the Corporation dedicate
itself to the “advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding”
has led it, over nearly 100 years of work, to support efforts to improve
teaching and learning that have the potential to make a lasting and
long-term contribution to the field of education. That history resonates
throughout their current educational work in education, which is focused
on three major areas: 1) advancing literacy: reading to learn, 2) urban
school reform, and 3) teacher education reform. A theme that unites these
subprograms is the overall goal of increasing access to quality education
and a rich educational experience for all students that will prepare them
for success in today’s knowledge-based economy. Grants are usually
awarded in the range of $750 - $250,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Cartridges 4 Kids™ is a recognized leader in designing
award-winning and unique environmentally smart fundraising programs. In
2000, they introduced the Cartridges 4 Kids Printer Cartridge and
Cell-Phone Fundraising Program™. This award-winning
fundraising program encourages the community to recycle their empty
printer cartridges and used cell-phones through the Cartridges 4 Kids
Program™. This in turn helps to generate much needed
funds for the benefit of Schools and Non-profit Organizations and at the
same time, reduces the amount of recyclable material that enters our
landfills. Participation in the C4K Program is free, and there is
absolutely no selling involved. The Cartridges 4 Kids Program pays
top dollar - up to $10.00 for empty printer cartridges and up to $25.00
for cell phones. By participating in the program, your organization can
expect to earn up to $1,500.00 in its first year alone! Ongoing
deadline.
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The Ceres Foundation has decided
to focus on programs that aim to produce permanent improvements in
peoples' lives by means of short-term interventions. Such programs
address acute problems that block people's chances at critical moments in
their lives. Interventions may take a few months, or even a few years,
but in the end they enable beneficiaries to overcome the obstacles in
their way, and to shift their lives onto promising paths. The Ceres
Foundation will favor applicants who can best demonstrate a tangible,
direct connection between the services their programs provide and the
positive shifts that take place in individuals' lives. They will also
give preference to organizations whose chances of success can be
significantly increased by our support. None of these criteria are absolute,
and they are still in the process of defining their niche. However, these
criteria imply that they are now less likely to support programs that
provide educational enrichment, services for the handicapped, or activity
centers for children — all highly worthwhile endeavors, but not within
their scope. In 2004, the Foundation funded 15 grants ranging from $2,500
to $10,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The mission of
the Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) is to provide for and support
inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and others
around them to lead healthy, satisfying and enriched lives. To
fulfill this mission the Foundation acts as grant maker, innovator and
volunteer for four main programs: Education, Children’s Advocacy,
Medical Research & Issues and The Arts. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Chatlos Foundation
provides grants to organizations involved with social concerns. This
encompasses secular community programs which provide direct services such
as child welfare, vocational training, prison alternatives, concerns for
the aged and disabled, and men, women and families in crisis. Grants
range in size from $2,500 to $10,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Child Care and
Development Funds (CCDF) are administered by the Georgia Child Care
Council through a competitive bid process. In general, these funds pay for:
1) program improvements, and programs for children with disabilities for
early childhood and school-age children, and 2) technical assistance,
training, and the operation of child care resource and referral agencies.
These funds are not awarded to buy land, buildings, or any equipment
costing over $1,000. Approximately $6.5 million is available each year.
Funded projects target low income, working families. Requests for Proposals (RFP) have
been traditionally distributed in late winter or early spring and outline
the services that will be purchased during the next federal fiscal year.
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The Child Welfare Foundation accept proposals from nonprofit
organizations for projects which meet one of the Foundation’s two basic
purposes: to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and
innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth;
and to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual
welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge already
possessed by well-established organizations, to the end that such
information can be more adequately used by society. The Foundations
grants are awarded for one year. All grants must be completed between the
period of January 1 - December 31 of the award
year. In the past, grants have ranged from $1,500 to $70,000, and average
approximately $22,000. Grants must have the potential of helping American
children in a large geographic area (more than one state). Deadlines
are ongoing.
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The Chiron Foundation supports organizations engaged
in disease prevention and treatment, patient education, health policy
dialogue and advocacy on behalf of those with serious medical needs.
Emphasis is given to the areas of cancer, infectious disease, vaccines
and immunization services, and blood safety. Four imperatives guide our
healthcare giving: Accelerating progress toward the prevention and cure
or successful management of cancer through research, education, early
detection and public-policy debate; Ensuring the availability and safety
of the blood supply and promoting the highest standards of care for blood
donors and recipients; Combating infectious disease through
prevention-related programs, educational efforts, and therapeutics
targeting at-risk populations, with emphasis on the special needs of
children and families; and Supporting initiatives in the international
medical community to provide vaccines and immunization services to
protect at-risk populations, especially children, against the devastation
of crippling and lethal diseases. Grants are awarded on a quarterly
basis. Ongoing deadline.
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The Cigna Foundation believes that being a good corporate
citizen means channeling their resources into programs that improve the
quality of life for others. That's something they take very seriously;
it's part of being "a business of caring." CIGNA and the CIGNA
Foundation offer help in a number of ways... by providing grants and
funds to qualified organizations, by sponsoring charitable causes and
events and by simply contributing our time and energy wherever and
whenever possible. The Foundation has identified four broad categories
for grant consideration: Health
and Human Services; Education; Community and Civic Affairs; and Culture and the Arts. Ongoing deadline.
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Cingular supports
community-based programs and organizations that address educational,
cultural, and social issues affecting the quality of life in the
communities in which Cingular employees work and live. Their commitment
to community is aligned with the same spirit that drives their dedication
to helping customers determine which products and services best meet
their needs. They try to support their communities in ways that help them
enhance their unique characteristics, stimulate innovation, and provide
local solutions to meet critical needs. Cingular’s employees are a key
element in their community relations. Cingular’s heritage of community
service is encouraged throughout their company as it enhances their
employees' morale and strengthens their skills, as well as serves vital
needs in the community. Cingular’s philanthropic endeavors include:
assisting victims of domestic abuse; helping in times of disaster; and
offering financial support to several national organizations and many
local non-profits in their communities, as well as encouraging their
employees to volunteer with these organizations. Ongoing deadlines.
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Citigroup’s and the
Citigroup Foundation’s giving in 2003 totaled
$88.8 million to organizations in more than 80 countries. Over the last
three years, the Foundation’s international grant making increased
steadily, from $13.1 million in 2001 to $15.7 million in 2003. Working
with a global network of colleagues and partners, the Foundation gives
grants focused in three main areas: Financial Education, Educating the
Next Generation, and Building Communities and Entrepreneurs. Ongoing deadline.
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The Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program was
established with the objective of providing support for the development
of Amateur Radio among high-school age (or younger) youth. Funded by
endowment and contributor support, the Program makes mini-grants
available to groups that demonstrate serious intent to promote
participation in Amateur Radio by youth and enrich the experience of
radio amateurs under the age of 18. Groups that qualify for mini-grants
will include, but not be limited to, high school radio clubs, youth
groups, and general-interest radio clubs that sponsor subgroups of young
people or otherwise make a special effort to get them involved in club
activities. Mini-grants, not to exceed $1000 per grant, will be made for
such projects as securing equipment for antennas for club stations,
purchasing training materials, supporting local service projects that
bring favorable public exposure, and similar activities. Preference will
be given to projects for which matching funds are raised locally. An
applicant for a mini-grant must write a brief, but complete proposal
including such items as: names, call signs (if applicable), addresses and
telephone numbers of sponsors; objectives of the proposed program;
existing resources if relevant (e.g. status of school club station,
etc.); concise, realistic statement of financial need; description of
local resources (e.g. matching funds, specific financial and/or
equipment/material contributions); commitment of relevant local non-ham
group (e.g. school, school science coordinator and/or principle, school
board); any relevant supporting documentation including letters of
support, letters of intent, pledges and the like; timeframe; local
evaluation process; and criteria for evaluating program
effectiveness/success. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Coca-Cola Foundation aims to provide youth with
the educational opportunities and support systems they need to become
knowledgeable and productive citizens. Education is a fundamental means
to help individuals reach their full potential. The Foundation, by
committing its resources to education, can help to address society's
greatest educational challenges and to provide quality learning
opportunities. The Coca-Cola Foundation's focus on education continues a
tradition of more than a century of corporate philanthropy. The
Foundation's support of quality education is one way The Coca-Cola
Company fulfills its responsibilities as a corporate citizen. The
Coca-Cola Foundation encourages new solutions to countless problems that
impede educational systems today, and it supports existing programs that
work. Because the challenges for education are so broad, the Foundation's
commitment is multifaceted. It offers support to public and private
colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher-training
programs, educational programs for minority students, and global
educational programs. The Coca-Cola Foundation devotes much of its
efforts to partnership in three main areas: higher education, classroom
teaching and learning, and global education. Ongoing deadline.
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Since 1972, the Colgate Youth for America Program has
recognized outstanding community service projects by local clubs and
troops of six major youth organizations across the United States: Girl
Scouts of the USA, Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of
America, Girls Incorporated, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, and National 4-H
Council. Winning projects have focused on such programs as environmental
preservation, adult literacy, community restoration, food and clothing
donation programs, foster care, senior citizen outreach and substance
abuse prevention. With more than 300 winners selected annually, over $5.5
million has been awarded to local clubs and troops in the program's
29-year history. Ongoing deadline.
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Comcast provides financial support to the
organizations that make their communities stronger. They’re most excited
by literacy, volunteerism, and youth leadership programs. They have also
established the Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program for
outstanding youth in their communities, recognizing them for their
achievements by helping them pay for a college education, thereby
enabling them to reach their full potential. Comcast is intent on finding organizations
and programs that can show that they really do make a difference. (In
other words: they’re all about results.) Organizations receiving support
from The Comcast Foundation are proactively identified by their local
Comcast systems or are part of their national programs such as Comcast
Cares Day. Their primary focus is in funding diversity-oriented programs
that address literacy, volunteerism and youth leadership
development. Only 501(c) (3) organizations operating within Comcast
communities will be considered. Ongoing
deadline.
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Microsoft believes that everyone has potential.
Sometimes people just need the resources to realize it.
Confirming their belief that amazing things happen
when people have the resources they need, Microsoft has seen remarkable
results from their giving efforts. They're excited about the
opportunities ahead and share resources, innovative technology, and ideas
with organizations and individuals who work in underserved communities.
Microsoft® Unlimited Potential (UP) is a global initiative that focuses
on improving lifelong learning for disadvantaged young people and adults
by providing technology skills through community technology and learning
centers (CTLCs). Microsoft believes that by providing technical skills
training to disadvantaged individuals, they can partner to create social
and economic opportunities that can change peoples' lives and transform
communities. Microsoft seeks to remove the limits to individual potential
around the world by eliminating technology illiteracy. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Bank of America Foundation has three primary areas
of giving: providing educational opportunities, building inclusive
communities and promoting cultural outreach. It funds efforts that
support issues such as: literacy, school readiness, economic education,
teacher preparation, need-based and merit scholarships, work readiness,
economic revitalization efforts, environmental awareness and urban
planning, disaster relief, diversity and multicultural awareness, and
arts education. Ongoing deadline.
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Their mission is to promote the work of community development
financial institutions (CDFIs). Nationwide, over 1000
CDFIs serve economically distressed communities by providing credit,
capital and financial services that are often unavailable from mainstream
financial institutions. CDFIs have loaned and invested over billions in
our nation’s most distressed communities. Even better, their loans and
investments have leveraged billions more dollars from the private sector
for development activities in low wealth communities across the nation.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 marks the 11th round of funding awarded by the CDFI
Fund. Since its inception, the Fund has made more than $800 million in
awards to community development organizations and financial institutions.
Ongoing deadline.
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This program provides
formula funding to states for the purpose of supporting public
transportation in areas of less than 50,000 population.
It is apportioned in proportion to each State’s non-urbanized population.
Funding may be used for capital, operating, State administration, and
project administration expenses. Each state prepares an annual program of
projects, which must provide for fair and equitable distribution of funds
within the states, including Indian reservations, and must provide for
maximum feasible coordination with transportation services assisted by
other Federal sources. The goals of the non-urbanized formula
program are: 1) to enhance the access of people in non-urbanized areas to
health care, shopping, education, employment, pubic
services, and recreation; 2) to assist in the maintenance, development,
improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural and small
urban areas; 3) to encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all
Federal funds used to provide passenger transportation in non-urbanized
areas through the coordination of programs and services; 4) to assist in
the development and support of intercity bus transportation; and 5) to
provide for the participation of private transportation providers in
non-urbanized transportation to the maximum extent feasible. Funds may be used for capital, operating, and
administrative assistance to state agencies, local public bodies, and
nonprofit organizations (including Indian tribes and groups), and
operators of public transportation services. The state must use 15
percent of its annual apportionment to support intercity bus service,
unless the Governor certifies that these needs of the state are
adequately met. Projects to meet the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act, or bicycle access projects, may be
funded at 90 percent Federal match. The maximum FTA share for operating
assistance is 50 percent of the net operating costs. Ongoing deadline.
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The CFL program places computers in our classrooms and
prepares our children to contribute and compete in the 21st century. The program
transfers excess Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations,
giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. The CFL website connects the
registered needs of schools and educational nonprofit organizations with
available Government computer equipment. Ongoing registration.
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Their mission is to improve the quality of life in
communities where ConAgra Foods employees work and live. They focus their
resources in these areas: Arts and Culture; Civic and Community
Betterment; Education; Health and Human Services; Hunger, Nutrition and
Food Safety. ConAgra Foods is a multi-faceted company operating in many
communities across the United States. Because of ConAgra Foods' major
commitment to fighting child hunger in America, there is limited funding
available for other new initiatives. Grant proposals will be accepted,
however, from organizations meeting these criteria: organization must
have IRS 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status; organization must have been in
existence for at least one year; organization or project must provide a
solution for specific community needs; and organization must be
well-managed, fiscally responsible and demonstrate success in meeting
goals. To find out if your organization has a ConAgra Foods facility
nearby, please consult your local phone directory or contact your Chamber
of Commerce. Recent grants were awarded in the range of $25 0 $310,000,
however, most awards are under $5,000. Proposals must be received by the last working day of January,
April, July, and October.
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Since Phillips Petroleum Co., now ConocoPhillips,
entered the field of educational film series in 1976, it has produced
high quality educational videos and teachers’ guides in the subjects of math,
science and environmental topics. These videos and guides are free and
easily accessible to any public school in the country, including the
states that are outside of ConocoPhillips' marketing area. The programs
focus on critical classroom needs and not on forwarding ConocoPhillips'
interests or promoting its products. Company acknowledgement will be
limited to brief visual identification at the beginning or end of each
program. Please note that video supplies are limited. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Corning Incorporated Foundation, established in
1952, develops and administers projects in support of educational, cultural,
community and selected national organizations. Over the years, the
Foundation has contributed more than $83,000,000 through its programs of
giving. Resources are directed primarily toward initiatives, which
improve the quality of life in and near locations where Corning
Incorporated is an active corporate citizen. Each year, the Foundation
fulfills approximately 225 grants totaling some $2,250,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Coryell Family Foundation was incorporated in 2000
to grant support to charitable, literary, scientific and educational
based organizations. The Foundation will support the following types of
organizations: affecting change in the lives of the disadvantaged;
support the disadvantaged; and assist in the support of medical recovery.
The Foundation has not established maximum dollar amounts, but rather
looks at the amount needed for each specific project based on the scope
of the work proposed. Ongoing
deadline.
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National Cristina Foundation (NCF) provides computer
technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at risk
and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through training,
to lead more independent and productive lives. NCF encourages
corporations and individuals to donate surplus and used computers,
software, peripherals and related business technology. NCF directs those
donations to training and educational organizations. All donated
equipment is distributed to these organizations FREE. Ongoing
deadline.
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The mission of the CyberLearning
Match Grant is to provide the highest quality education to all,
especially the disadvantaged, at the lowest fee. They provide up to 50%
matching grants to all eligible organizations including schools, colleges,
non-profits, workforce development programs, banks, government agencies
and corporations. Matching grants may be used to access their 1,000 plus
high-quality online courses in IT (Information Technology- all levels and
almost all topics), Management (Harvard ManageMentor
modules) and TestPrep (Barrons
SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT…). In addition, they provide follow up cash grants
to the grantees to assist them in implementing holistic CyberLearning or TTCM
(Teacher/Mentor-Technology-Courseware-Motivation) solutions that make a
difference in the lives of their target populations. Grantees can use the
follow up cash grants to improve teacher/mentor training as well as to
acquire computers, software, access and motivational rewards for students
and teachers. Ongoing deadline.
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The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s primary
interest is in funding projects that directly impact permanency through
adoption of waiting children in the United States and Canada. Emphasis
will be given to programs and projects on a national or regional basis
that will help move children out of foster care and into adoptive homes.
The Foundation is especially interested in addressing the permanency
needs of children who are older, medically and/or emotionally challenged,
from an ethnic minority and/or sibling groups who seek to be adopted
together. The Foundation welcomes grant requests from U.S. and Canadian
tax-exempt organizations. Preference
will be given to applications that: propose innovative recruitment
and adoption awareness efforts that are easily replicated on a national
basis; develop successful methods for overcoming procedural, bureaucratic
or financial obstacles to adoption; clearly delineate outcome measures;
are cost effective; include partnerships with other organizations,
corporations or foundations; and have significant potential to
demonstrate innovative service delivery to adoptive families and adopted
children. Ongoing deadline
(deadlines are April 9, August 6, and November 5 annually).
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Delta supports programs that promote youth in three
key areas: wellness, leadership development and cultural advocacy.
Through financial means and support from their work force volunteers,
Delta is preparing youth from many backgrounds and cultures to lead and
enjoy the unprecedented opportunities of the 21st century. In the area of
wellness, Delta funds programs that promote the health and well-being of
youth. They aim to ensure a healthy start in life by supporting
organizations that address some of society’s most formidable youth and
childhood diseases; in leadership development,
Delta supports programs that help young people develop strong
character, leadership skills and positive self-esteem, as well as
programs teaching personal development, conflict resolution and team
building; and in cultural advocacy, they promote organizations and
programs that help us embrace our differences and enrich our
understanding of diverse peoples and cultures. This entails a broad range
of interests. They support developing country initiatives, diversity
education, and cultural arts. To accomplish their mission, Delta commits
over $16 million annually to four Signature Partners and other worthy
organizations. Also, Delta supports and promotes employee volunteer
efforts through their Community Partners program. With their
contributions of time, talent and funding, they contribute to the
well-being of the more than 300 communities they serve. In 2002, Delta
awarded more than $3 million to various organizations, ranging from $2,000
to $1 million each. Ongoing deadline.
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The DENSO North America Foundation serves to extend
DENSO Corporation's leadership in corporate citizenship by contributing
to the development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. The
Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of higher education in
engineering and related business programs through grant making to
colleges and universities serving the North American educational
community. The DENSO North America Foundation acts exclusively for
charitable purposes on a centralized basis throughout North America by
providing grants to institutions of higher learning for educational
and/or scientific purposes, with an emphasis on engineering and
technology. Funding is focused in two areas: Capital Campaigns
for building campaigns including new projects, expansions and
major maintenance, permanent installations and exhibits. Also includes
purchase of equipment, classroom / lab sponsorships, including
development of electronic educational / training systems. Project must be
related to business or engineering support. Exclusions: contribution for
leased buildings or equipment, administrative / startup costs, product
development and patents; and Student Projects which provide support for university-sanctioned student
competitions. Projects must be related to the advancement or
understanding of business or engineering principles. Must represent a
team effort. The foundation also provides grants through the Red Cross to
aid persons and communities in distress due to the impact of natural
disasters in North American locations where DENSO Corporation operates.
Current assets are nearly $7 million. Ongoing deadline.
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The DiscounTech-Cisco
Networking Program allows nonprofit organizations to obtain Cisco's Internet
Starter Kit Networking Bundles and other networking equipment. Your
organization may be eligible to receive all equipment and hardware
necessary to create a functioning network (only additional wiring may be
required) and a 1-year technical support contract with Cisco’s authorized
technical support organization, SMARTNet. SMARTNet includes: major and minor maintenance
releases of Cisco IOS® Software via Cisco.com or media (upon request),
registered access to Cisco.com, 24x7 access to Cisco Technical Assistance
Center (TAC) via phone, email or through Cisco.com, and SMARTnet 8x5xNext Business Day - Delivery of hardware
replacement parts the next business day, provided that the request is
received before 3 p.m. local time. Ongoing deadline.
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Dollar General’s mission is “supporting literacy and
youth development initiatives that promote self sufficiency” in their 25
state territory. Common areas of support include: adult education (adult
literacy, GED, etc), mentoring, youth education programs, youth literacy
programs and youth self-esteem programs. Potential applicants can submit
a proposal by mail or online. The typical grant does not exceed $20,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has built a successful business
on the principles that one person can make a difference and that
excellent people produce excellent results. In 1987, the company
established the Dreyer's Foundation to give young people a better chance
to achieve their potential. The mission of the Dreyer's Foundation is to
promote family, school and community environments that build skills and
foster talents in young people. Priority
is given to programs/projects that: affect a significant number of
young people, foster the concept that it is better to teach young people
how to learn than to simply give them answers to their problems, and are
unique and creative. The company’s small grants program provided up to
$1,000 and donates ice cream and gift certificates. Ongoing deadline.
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DuPont supports programs and organizations that
address social progress, economic success, and environmental
excellence—all vital components of community sustainability. Specifically,
in the area of social progress, DuPont supports programs that: increase
access to opportunity; help children, youth, and families; and foster
understanding among community members. In the area of economic success,
DuPont is interested in programs that revitalize neighborhoods, help
individuals achieve self-sufficiency, and enhance individuals’ quality of
life. Most corporate grants involve programs in the DuPont headquarters
community of Wilmington, Del., and other communities where the company
has a major presence. The committee reviews requests in the spring and
fall (usually May and September). Ongoing
deadline.
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The Dynegy Foundation has created a new approach to
fund children's charities and organizations. They have developed a line
of products that provide children with value-oriented instruction while
generating funds for children's charities. Projects in the areas of
children’s health, safety, or social, educational, and recreational needs
are funded by Dynegy. All nonprofit children’s charities are eligible. Ongoing
deadline.
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The company supports programs that reduce the
physical, economic and psychological barriers to self-sufficiency for
low-income individuals, families and communities. Funding is targeted to
social and physical needs for life sustenance (food, clothing, and shelter)
and empowerment (education, employment, etc.) Eaton supports K – 12
programs, particularly math and science programs. Deadline is ongoing.
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For three decades, The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
has sought to improve the lives of people in poverty. It currently
focuses on advancing opportunities for low-income youth (ages 9 to 24) in
the United States. In 2000, it transformed its grant making to provide
growth and capacity-building capital to exemplary organizations that have
evidence of the effectiveness of their youth services. It believes that
significant and long-term investments in proven organizations with growth
potential are a highly efficient and effective way to meet urgent needs.
The Foundation’s aim is to help develop and expand a pool of
organizations that can serve thousands more low-income youth each year
with proven programs. Its investments are designed to help youth-serving
nonprofits achieve organizational sustainability on a significant scale.
Achieving sustainability requires succeeding in three critical areas:
organizational strength, financial viability, and program quality and
evaluation. The Foundation funds organizations that help young people: 1.
Improve their educational skills and academic achievement; 2. Prepare for
the world of work and make the transition to employment and economic
independence; and/or 3. Avoid high-risk behaviors such as drug abuse,
violence, and teen pregnancy. Although the Foundation does not accept
unsolicited applications, it invites organizations that think they may
qualify for support to complete the Foundation’s online Youth Organizations Survey Form. Ongoing deadline.
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Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the
environment, the crisis of human overpopulation and reproductive freedom,
Native Americans, arts, education, medicine, and human services.
Important characteristics considered by Educational Foundation of America
(EFA) are an organization's record of achievement, intended broad impact,
sound financial practices, increasing independence, and correspondence
with EFA objectives. The Educational Foundation of America makes grants
to qualifying non-profit organizations that have tax-exempt status and
those that are not private foundations as defined in the Internal Revenue
Code. EFA provides grants for specific projects. It does not provide
funds for endowment or endowed faculty chairs, building/capital programs,
religious purposes, grants to individuals, annual fund-raising campaigns,
indirect costs, overhead or general support. The Foundation prefers not
to fund projects located outside the United States. Current funding is
approximately $4 million per year with the average grant in the range of
$5,000 to $50,000. Ongoing deadlines.
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The EDS Foundation, philanthropic effort of the
information technology company, provides grants from $5,000 to $50,000,
with a focus on bridging the digital divide. Other endeavors, however,
will be considered, including arts/culture, education and health/human
services. In total, the foundation provides about 25 grants each year
totaling more than $500,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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Eli Lilly and Company
Foundation, organized in 1968, is a nonprofit corporation made possible
by the profits of Eli Lilly and Company. It is the major source of the
company's financial support for nonprofit organizations. The foundation
is funded annually by the company based upon an average of consolidated
income before taxes over the previous three years. The formula is
designed to annually place Lilly among the top 10 most generous companies
in the world. Eli Lilly and Company and its foundation direct the
company's philanthropic efforts through product donations, matching gifts
and discretionary gifts. Cash contributions from the Eli Lilly and
Company Foundation are strategically focused within two broad categories.
Sixty percent of funds allocated for discretionary giving are directed to
not-for-profit groups aligned with company interests. The remaining 40
percent is allocated for discretionary gifts in Indianapolis and several
other communities where Lilly has a significant employee base. Requests
for support are accepted throughout the year. Requests that fit within
the areas of interest are reviewed two times a year. The qualifying
requests received between January 1 and June 30 are reviewed in the third
quarter and those that best meet the criteria are selected for payments
that are made in the fourth quarter. Qualifying requests received between
July 1 and December 31 are reviewed in the first
quarter of the following year and those selected will receive payment in
the second quarter. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) focuses on
supporting community-based prevention programs, harm reduction programs,
public education to reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS, advocacy to improve
AIDS-related public policy, and direct services to persons living with
HIV/AIDS, especially populations with special needs. Direct services
include HIV/AIDS-related medical and mental health treatment, testing and
counseling, food distribution, assisted living, social service
coordination, and legal aid. EJAF grants are provided three times per
year to projects and partnerships that fit within EJAF's targeted
grant-making priority areas. EJAF accepts unsolicited grant proposals for
consideration during its third grantmaking
round of the year which occurs in the fall. Any charitable
(not-for-profit) organization located in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean,
and Central and South America may apply. Only organizations within these
geographical regions can be considered for funding. To apply,
organizations must complete an online application that requests a summary
description of the proposed program, proof of charitable status, and
audited financial statements. The foundation awards grants three times a
year--in February, July, and October. Ongoing deadline.
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The F.B. Heron Foundation is a private, grant making
institution dedicated to supporting organizations with a track record of
building wealth within low-income communities. The Foundation was created
in 1992 with the mission of helping people and communities to help
themselves. Towards this end, the Foundation provides grants to and
investments in organizations that promote the following five wealth
creation strategies for low-income families in urban and rural
communities in the U.S.: advancing home ownership; supporting enterprise
development; reducing the barriers to full participation in the economy
by providing quality child care; employing comprehensive community
development approaches with a strong focus on the wealth-creation
strategies; and increasing access to capital. Believing that successful
efforts reflect the needs and strengths of the people that they serve,
the Foundation prefers to support community-based organizations that
demonstrate tangible results. Most grants range from $25,000 to $50,000. There is no deadline for a 2 – 3 page
letter of inquiry. If interested, the Foundation will contact
organizations for a full proposal.
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The mission of the FedEx
Global Community Relations department is to actively support the
communities they serve and strengthen their global reputation through
strategic investment of their people, resources and network. Corporate
resources include financial contributions, in-kind shipping services and
volunteer services of employees. Written requests are accepted year-round
and are generally reviewed within three weeks of receipt. FedEx prefers
to contribute for specific program needs rather than for special events
or capital campaigns. Core giving areas include emergency and disaster
relief, pedestrian and child safety, critical community needs, education,
health, and human services. Ongoing
deadline.
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The mission of the GSK/Tums Grant Program is to assist
fire departments-in-need secure essential equipment. Through the generous
donation of GSK/Tums and partnerships with Firefighter Combat Challenge
sponsors and their "Combat Cash" program, qualifying fire
departments are able to acquire needed equipment through matching grants.
To qualify, the applying organization must be a bona fide fire department
with 501 (c) (3) status, show a legitimate need
for the requested equipment, and a documented inability to purchase
requested equipment because of funding shortfalls. Further, the
organization must establish the ability to obtain additional funding to
match or exceed the amount requested as a requirement of obtaining grant
money. Applications will NOT be considered without matching funds that at
least equal the amount requested. Grant awards will not exceed $10,000. Ongoing
deadlines.
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Established in October of 1998, the Finish Line Youth
Foundation encourages Sport.Life.Style in
America's youth. Finish Line believes providing funding and assistance
for education, sports and exercise will consistently propel kids in the
right direction. These athletic and wellness programs place importance on
living a healthy lifestyle, bolstering their confidence and leadership
skills, and teaching them the importance of teamwork. Finish Line Youth
Foundation strives to enrich the communities in which it operates.
Organizations interested in applying must meet the following standards:
registered as a 501 (c) (3) tax status; primary focus on assisting
children and young adults 18 and under; concentration on athletics or
wellness; and benefit communities from which the donations were generated
or be located in the areas Finish Line serves. Requests for support must
be submitted in writing on organization letterhead. Ongoing deadline.
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The Food Lion Charitable
Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations
dedicated to improving the communities in which Food Lion operates.
Preference for funding is given to organizations or programs that involve
Food Lion associates and are located in Food Lion's marketing territory.
The Foundation considers requests from organizations that fall into three
general categories: primary and secondary education; feeding the hungry;
and local, charitable organizations. Contributions are considered for
public charities with 501(c)(3) designations who: 1) have an active and
responsible board of trustees; 2) exhibit ethical publicity methods and
solicitation of funds; 3) provide for an appropriate audit to reveal
income and disbursements in reasonable detail, and 4) can demonstrate
long-term financial viability. Ongoing
deadline.
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Shortly after Henry Ford began his enterprise in 1903,
he said, "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor
business." He was referring to the obligation of companies, not only
to create good products for their customers, but also to share good works
and goodwill. That is precisely the goal of Ford Motor Company Fund and
Community Services—to support initiatives and institutions that enhance
and improve opportunities for those who live in the communities where
Ford Motor Company operates. The Ford Motor Company Fund awards grants in
six areas: education, environment, public policy, health and social
programs, civic affairs and community development, and arts and
humanities. Ongoing deadline.
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The Products for Learning program is Fujifilm's way of
rewarding individual educators who understand the value of integrating
imaging and information technology into everyday classroom lessons.
Fujifilm's Products for Learning Web site provides lesson plans that
teachers may integrate into curriculum to inspire students to reach new
levels of creative expression and communication. Teachers are encouraged
to modify the lesson plans so they more closely align with curriculum,
standards, and learning objectives. They may adapt the lesson plans for
grade level, discipline, and diverse populations. Teachers also have the
option of submitting an original lesson plan. Fujifilm is looking for
lesson plans that have educational merit and clearly demonstrate the
creative integration of imaging and information technology into teaching
and learning. To apply for a product donation, teachers must submit an
online application outlining why they should receive a product donation.
Product donations are determined by creativity demonstrated by teachers
in their response to the application question that pertains to the
learning objectives, product availability, and need. Ongoing deadline.
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Since 1997, the FundingFactory™
has pioneered and led the way in Fundraising Through Recycling. The Since
1997, the FundingFactory™ has pioneered and
lead the way in Fundraising Through Recycling. The FundingFactory
has launched a unique Cell Phone Recycling Program.
Collect and recycle empty printer cartridges to earn technology, sports
and recreation equipment or even cash. This provides you with another way
to capitalize on the fundraising-through-recycling concept. Simply
collect used cell phones from parents and local business and you will
earn points just like the printer cartridge program. Ongoing deadline.
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Do Something and GameStop are putting the fun back in funding by giving you the
big bucks ($500) to get things going in your neighborhood. GameStop youth
grants are available for anyone in the U.S. or Canada, 25 or under, who
has a great idea for a community action project. They could fund your
bright idea! GameStop grants are given out weekly. Check out some of the
2006 winners and then take that inspiration and think up your own
incredible project. Ongoing
deadline.
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Gardenburger is built on the
idea of good corporate citizenship. They make meatless products that are
good for people and the environment, and they regularly look for ways to
help good causes. If you'd like them to support your event or
organization, please download their application from their website and
send it to them with a cover letter on your organization's letterhead.
Your cover letter should provide additional information about your
organization, its mission and work, the event that you plan to hold, and
how you would like Gardenburger to help. They
make their decisions based on the fit between your organization/event and
their company's values and prefer to help with product donations,
coupons, or Gardenburger signs and logos. Ongoing deadline.
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Gardener’s Supply Company gives cash or products to
gardening, sustainable agriculture, food,
environmental and hunger-related causes. They require that all requests
be in writing on the letterhead of your organization. Please limit your
letter to just one page, and include your project or organization's
mission and the specific donation request. Ongoing deadline.
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Committed to building a world where all children have
the opportunity to learn and thrive, the GE Foundation focuses on
improving access, equity and quality of education in targeted GE
communities. The GE Foundation has launched the next phase of College Bound,
the College Bound District Program, which focuses on systemic change and
increased student achievement in targeted U.S. school districts. The
program seeks to increase the number of college-ready students through a
rigorous math and science curriculum, professional development for
teachers and administrators, in-depth evaluation, strengthening of a
district’s management functions and the collaborative engagement of
various district and community stakeholders. Ongoing deadline.
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The Foundation’s mission focuses on infants and young
children. Accordingly, priority is given to projects that improve infant
and young children nutrition, care and development from the first year
before birth to three years of age. Programs should support a specific
nutrition or health intervention and have defined outcome parameters.
Generally, competitive requests will be focused on particular projects in
furtherance of the Foundation’s mission and goal of supporting nutrition
or health-related interventions to improve infant health and development.
Foundation grants are not typically ongoing. Supported projects should
have beginnings and endings, reasonable periods during which measurable
progress or outcomes are accomplished. The impact of Foundation funding
should be detailed, so that the infusion of new or outside funding can be
seen to have some positive influence on the progress or outcome of the
project. Grants are limited to three years in length. While
there is no policy affecting the dollar amounts of Foundation grants,
there are some practical considerations. Projects requiring small grants
(generally under $50,000) are typically local in scope and impact, and
therefore may not be within the scope of national funding initiatives.
Large requests (greater than $1 million) may exceed available Foundation
resources. Grant awards are approved in May and November. Initial letters
of inquiry are accepted at any time but should be submitted no later than
5 months prior to these award dates. For the May round submit
letters prior to December 1; for the November round submit letters prior
to June 1. Ongoing
deadline.
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Georgia-Pacific believes that strong communities are
good for business. Thier core philosophy is
anchored in a belief that for a business to survive and prosper, it must
develop and use its capabilities to create sustainable value for both its
customers and society. The purpose of the Georgia-Pacific Foundation is
to help create and fund those programs and initiatives that add value to,
and measurably improve, the quality of life within the communities where
Georgia-Pacific employees live and work. They believe that self-reliance
and economic fortitude are indispensable components of vibrant
communities. The Foundation primarily invests their resources in four key
areas that are essential to creating and sustaining strong communities:
Education, Environment, Community Enrichment, and Entrepreneurship.
Georgia-Pacific leverages these four key areas ("The Four Es")
to impact communities. Ongoing
deadline.
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Join the Gifts In Kind International network of more
than 350 affiliates gain instant access to more than $600 million in
products and services including office equipment and supplies, technology
products and services, educational materials and sports equipment,
building materials, emergency relief products, and a range of other
products and services that help improve communities. Join the Gifts In
Kind International network of more than 350 affiliates gain instant
access to more than $600 million in products and services including
office equipment and supplies, technology products and services,
educational materials and sports equipment, building materials, emergency
relief products, and a range of other products and services that help
improve communities. Ongoing deadline.
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Blockbuster rewards students for hard work in school
by giving free rentals for good grades. Students in grades K – 8 who have
an A or a B average on their report card can present their report card at
their neighborhood Blockbuster store to receive a free BLOCKBUSTER video
rental. If you have questions regarding this program, contact the
company’s regional office nearest your community. A list of regional
offices can be found on this website link.
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Google Grants provides eligible organizations with
in-kind keyword advertising using Google AdWords
so you can connect directly with your target audience. Through simple, short
text ads that run on Google.com, thousands (or even millions) of people
can learn about your organization online as they are searching for
related information. When someone enters keywords (short phrases
specifying a particular search query) into Google.com, ads targeted to
those keywords appear alongside the search results. If your organization
is a recognized 501(c) (3) whose mission and programs fit their
eligibility requirements, they encourage you to apply. Your application
is more likely to be successful if you have a basic understanding of the
Google AdWords Program and the Google Grants
program guidelines. You'll be asked to provide sample keywords, ad copy,
and a brief statement about how your organization will benefit from
participating in the Google Grants program. Google selects Google Grants recipients every quarter. You will
know within six months or less whether or not you will receive a Google
Grant award. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Goodrich Corporation Foundation was formed in
1988. The Foundation's principal was established through a contribution
by Goodrich Corporation. The Foundation provides support to charitable
organizations serving the needs of the public in Goodrich Corporation's
United States headquarters and plant communities, to selected educational
institutions, and to selected national groups. The Foundation makes
charitable grants in four categories: Education; Arts and Culture; Civic
and Community; Health and
Human Services/United Way. Charitable
contributions are made only to organizations defined as "tax
exempt" under Section 501 (c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service.
The Foundation will generally allocate its annual charitable giving
according to the following percentages: Education: 30% - 40%; Arts and
Culture: 15% - 25%; Civic and Community: 15% - 25%; and Health
and Human Services/United Way: 20% - 30%.
Preference shall be accorded requests for projects or programs in areas
having a significant number of employees, employees serving on boards of
charitable organizations or other noticeable Goodrich Corporation
presence. Ongoing deadline.
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A minimum of $1 million in grant funds is available to
participants in the Green Communities Initiative (GCI) through an
application process that is published on The Enterprise Foundation’s
website. Grants will be made for planning and implementation of green
housing development projects with minimum numbers of homes or apartments
available to low-income families and individuals. Individual grants are
expected to be awarded in the range of $15,000 to $50,000. Deadlines are ongoing.
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Established in 1994, the Green Foundation is a private,
non-operating foundation that awards grants for both operating and
program support. The foundation's mission is to uncover new
opportunities, encourage growth, and ultimately effect positive change
within those institutions that best reflect the foundation's core focus
areas and the communities they serve. Not-for-profit organizations are
eligible to apply for funding in the following areas: arts; education;
and health and scientific research. Most of the foundation's grant making
is limited to institutions that serve the Los Angeles community; however,
the foundation will consider institutions beyond this geographic boundary
that have the potential to impact communities statewide or nationally. To
be eligible for foundation funding, an applicant organization must be
classified by the IRS as a public charity and tax exempt under section
501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Ongoing deadline.
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The
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) Foundation is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the sponsorship of educational events, seminars,
and lecture series on topics such as human development and potential,
business and management in order to foster positive change on personal,
organizational, community and global levels. There are no maximum or
minimum grant amounts. Awards vary by project. Ongoing deadline.
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The GTECH After School Advantage Program is a national
community investment program, which provides non-profit community
agencies with state-of-the-art computer labs. These Computer Centers are
designed to provide inner-city children aged five to 15 with a
meaningful, yet fun, learning experience during the critical after-school
hours, in a safe environment. This initiative is meant to provide an
otherwise unavailable educational experience and bridge the digital
divide among at-risk children. By applying their knowledge and expertise
to this type of program, GTECH hopes to increase children's interest in
careers in computers and provide them with the necessary tools to help
them become more competitive in school and in today's job market. GTECH
will donate up to $15,000 in state-of-the-art computers, on-line technology,
computer software and volunteer hours to each after-school program in
inner-city communities where the Company's offices are located
nationwide. Ongoing deadline.
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The Guitar Center Music Foundation's mission is to aid
nonprofit music programs across America that offer music instruction so
that more people can experience the joys of making music. The Guitar
Center Music Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year
from 501(c)(3) organizations. Qualifying
applicants are established, ongoing and sustainable music programs across
the United States that provide music instruction for people of any age
who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music. The Grant
Committee reviews all applications three times yearly, and grant awards
range from $500 to $5,000 in value. Applicants will be notified by mail
if a grant is awarded or not. Ongoing deadline.
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Local Workforce Investment Boards are eligible to
apply for this skills training program that provides a long term solution
to domestic skill shortages in high skill and high technology
occupations. Funds may be used for technical skills training for employed
and unemployed American workers. Training must focus on occupations that
are experiencing skills shortages in the domestic job market. Ongoing
deadline.
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Harry Chapin believed the issue of world hunger was one that
could be eradicated in a lifetime, and his tireless pursuit of that goal
was obvious. The Harry Chapin Foundation exists to help concerned,
private citizens get involved.
The Foundation will focus its funding program in the following
areas: community education programs to identify community needs and
mobilize resources to meet them, fostering social and economic justice;
arts in education programs and other approaches to educating young people
to create a healthier and more peaceful world; agricultural programs that
support the preservation of individually-owned farms and support for
citizen organizations that promote equitable food production and
distribution; and environmental programs that promote a safe and
sustainable environment. Grants are made for a one- (1) year period. In
some instances, grant renewals are considered but are never automatic.
Grants are never awarded for more than three consecutive years. Grant
sizes range from a few hundred dollars to a maximum of $10,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The Hasbro Children's
Foundation supports the development and/or expansion of programs for
children. Please be aware that the Foundation supports direct services
only - the act of one person helping another. The Foundation also awards
grants only to tax exempt not-for-profit organizations. Hasbro Children's
Foundation funds fully integrated universally accessible playgrounds only.
Playgrounds must be disabled-friendly and open to the whole community.
Priority will be given to economically disadvantaged areas for playground
refurbishment and/or new construction. Grants for local model programs
range from $500 - $35,000. In 1999, a total of 62 grants were awarded. Ongoing deadline.
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A collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and
the Pew Charitable Trust, the Health Impact Project is intended to
encourage the use of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to help
decision-makers better assess proposed policies, projects, and programs
with respect to their impact on health so that they may avoid adverse
health consequences and costs and improve health. The program partners
have issued a call for proposals to demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs
and promote their incorporation into local, state, tribal, and federal
decision-making. Eligible applicant organizations include: state, tribal
or local agencies; tax-exempt educational institutions; and publicly
supported charitable organizations that are exempt from federal income
tax as an organization described by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Applicant organizations must be located in the United
States or its territories at the time of application. Up to fifteen
demonstration projects will be awarded in this round of funding. Grants
will range from $25,000 to $150,000 and must be completed within
twenty-four months. Proposals for more than $150,000 may be considered
under rare and exceptional circumstances. Grants are awarded on a rolling
basis; proposals may be submitted at any time. Ongoing deadline.
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Healthcare Georgia Foundation is a statewide, private
independent foundation located in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 1999,
the Foundation’s mission is to
advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable,
quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities.
Within this broad, statewide focus, the specific goals of the Foundation
are to: protect and promote the health of individuals, families and
communities; improve the availability, quality, appropriateness and
financing of healthcare services; and integrate and coordinate efforts to
improve health and healthcare services. Grant amounts are determined
according to the project’s scope and scale. The allocation of funds
within a grant-approved budget is largely defined by the specific project
work plan and objectives. Ongoing
deadline.
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The HealthWell Foundation®
is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, charitable organization that helps
individuals afford prescription medications they
are taking for specific illnesses. The Foundation provides financial
assistance to eligible patients to cover certain out-of-pocket health
care costs, including: prescription drug coinsurance, co-payments, and
deductibles; health insurance premiums; and other selected out-of-pocket
health care costs. The HealthWell Foundation®
takes into account an individual's financial, medical, and insurance
situation when determining who is eligible for assistance. Financial
criteria are based on multiples of the federal poverty level, which takes
into account a family’s size. Families with incomes up to four times the
federal poverty level may qualify. The foundation also considers the cost
of living in a particular city or state. The Foundation asks for the
patient's diagnosis, which must be verified by a physician signature, and
the patient must receive treatment dispensed in the United States.
Individuals covered by private insurance, employer-sponsored plans,
Medicare or Medicaid may also be eligible. The Foundation grants
assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to the extent that funding
is available. Ongoing deadline.
The Hearst Foundations support well-established
nonprofit organizations that address important issues within our major
areas of interests – education, health, culture, and social service – and
that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies.
Within these areas, the Foundations generally provide endowment, program,
and capital grant support. Private nonprofits with significant support
from the philanthropic community are favored over those financed through
government sources. Ongoing
deadline.
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The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will provide up to $10,000 in
funding to grassroots community- and faith-based victim service
organizations and coalitions to improve outreach and services to crime
victims, through support of program development, networking, coalition
building, and service delivery. Funds may be used to develop program
literature, train advocates, produce a newsletter, support victim
outreach efforts, and recruit volunteers. Organizations and coalitions
operating for at least 1 year that have not received federal VOCA victim
assistance grant funding and that have an annual operating budget of
$50,000 or less may apply. All applicants must also have a history of
serving crime victims. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Herbalife Family Foundation
provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations around the world
dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Herbalife
Family Foundation welcomes the opportunity to consider making
contributions to organizations and programs that: improve nutrition,
support children and families, support children and families, provide
early intervention, provide early intervention, correct problem behavior
and enhance self-esteem, prevent substance abuse, prevent
physical/emotional abuse, create better home environments, and promote
physical/emotional health. Ongoing
deadline.
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Hollywood Video is dedicated to helping educational
institutions make learning a fun and exciting adventure. Free rental certificates
are a great way to encourage and reward students. The Spotlighting
Students program provides K-12 schools 100 Shooting Star Achievement
Awards. These awards may be redeemed at any Hollywood Video for a free
rental of any New Release, DVD, Game, or Hollywood Film Library® movie.
Teachers and coaches may use the Spotlight on Students coupons to
encourage and reward their students. Here are some ideas for spotlighting
students: rewards for academic excellence in the classroom, rewards for
athletic team members, school carnival raffles, and graduation,
homecoming, or prom parties. The Spotlighting Teachers program provides
K-12 schools with 100 Spotlight on Education Coupons for the faculty.
Teachers may redeem coupons for Hollywood Film Library® titles, which can
be used as instructional aids in the classroom. These coupons, honored at
all Hollywood Video stores, are for classroom purposes only, not personal
use. Ongoing deadline.
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The Home Depot is committed to giving back to the
communities where its associates and customers live and work. To make a
significant impact, they concentrate our efforts on affordable housing,
at-risk youth, the environment, and disaster preparedness and relief. Grant
proposals are accepted throughout the year but annual plans are
formulated each winter for major projects. *Please click on “Community
Involvement” on the company’s home page for further information.
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They focus on programs that enhance economic
education, strengthen consumer education and prepare students and adults
to be financially responsible. In addition to funding financial and
economic education programs, Household has a Support of Higher Education
program, in which they award grants to colleges and universities. As a
financial services company, they take particular interest in the economic
vitality and physical rehabilitation of key communities around the
nation. They give priority funding to programs that focus on one or more
of the following: helping people develop basic skills and job training,
stabilizing or improving housing, revitalizing, neighborhoods, and
diversity. Ongoing deadline.
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HSBC recognizes its responsibility to be a vital and contributing
member of the community. They embrace the principle that corporate
citizenship is vital to the success of a company, and they believe that
their employees and customers, and the towns and cities where they do
business, should benefit from their commitment. HSBC established HSBC in
the Community (USA) Inc., to carry out its mission with a philanthropic
strategy focused primarily on two critical issues education and the
environment. In line with Federal regulations, the Foundation can only
make grants to organizations registered with the IRS as 501(C) (3) public
charities. In addition, public schools and school districts or other
government agencies are eligible to receive grants under IRS rules. Ongoing deadline.
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IBM's philanthropic
resources are allocated to specific projects and programs that fit within
their targeted areas of interest. The overwhelming majority of grants are
initiated by IBM, do not stem from unsolicited proposals, and involve
multi-year commitments. Subsequent grants will grow out of these efforts
after the current grants have run their course. While not encouraged,
unsolicited proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If your
organization chooses to submit an unsolicited proposal, please note the
following guidelines and address the requirements outlined. IBM does not
make equipment donations or grants from corporate philanthropic funds to:
individuals, political, labor, religious, or fraternal organizations or
sports groups; fundraising events such as raffles, telethons,
walk-a-thons or auctions; capital campaigns, construction and renovation
projects; chairs, endowments or scholarships sponsored by academic or
nonprofit institutions; special events such as conferences, symposia or
sports competitions; and organizations that advocate, support, or
practice activities inconsistent with IBM’s non-discrimination policies,
whether based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or
status as a protected veteran. Nonprofit organizations or educational
institutions wishing to submit unsolicited proposals to IBM should make
an initial inquiry in the form of a two-page letter. In the event that
the proposal is of interest to IBM, additional information will be
requested. The letter should include the following information: brief
statement fully describing the mission of the organization, the amount of
money requested, and the purpose of the contribution; description of the
problem you wish to address, the solution you propose, and how IBM
technology, and IBM volunteers, if appropriate, will be incorporated;
proposed project budget with all other anticipated sources of income;
plans to measure and evaluate program results; copy of an IRS 501(c)(3)
ruling or other documentation substantiating tax exemption status; and
name, address and telephone number of the project contact person. Ongoing deadline.
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HP has teamed up with IndiVisual Learning to offer a
one-to-one wireless mobile reading lab solution. Your school may
be awarded with a wireless reading lab complete with 5 Hewlett-Packard
laptops and 3 years unlimited student use of the IndiVisual
Reading program ($25,000 value). The mobile reading lab provides schools
with IndiVisual's reading intervention solution
that develops lifelong skills for underachieving students and can be
delivered throughout the school day to different students and in
different environments. This solution dramatically increases teacher'
productivity and effectiveness by offering each student individualized
instruction. IndiVisual Reading requires no
in-service training and automates all vital record keeping, including
student progress reports. Ongoing
deadline.
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The ING Foundation is the
charitable giving arm of ING in the Americas. The Foundation awards
grants to non-profit organizations addressing a variety of community
needs and resources. ING focuses on three primary areas: financial literacy; education for youth; and diversity. The
ING Foundation supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations providing
unique programming and/or community, outreach initiatives directed toward
our primary areas of focus; broad, strategic partnership opportunities
that leverage our commitment to empowerment and focus on improving the
lives of individuals in underserved communities across the country; and
smaller, local programs and initiatives in key markets where their
employees and customers live and work and where they have a large
corporate presence. Ongoing deadline.
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The NEA Foundation provides $1,000-$3,000
grants to teachers, education support professionals, and higher education
faculty and staff in public schools, colleges, and universities for the
purpose of engaging in high-quality professional development or
implementing innovative ideas that raise student achievement. Eligible
applicants may apply at any time and must follow the grant guidelines. Ongoing deadline.
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The Intel® Model School program can help schools more
effectively integrate technology in the classroom. The program offers
grants on equipment for qualifying schools and special purchase programs
for teachers, students and parents in the North America region. Ongoing deadlines.
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J. Burlow Campbell
Foundation
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The foundation awards grants to non-profits in Alabama,
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee in the areas of
education, the arts, youth development, and religion. Priority will be
given to Georgia non-profits. For more information, call 404-658-9066. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Janus Foundation's approach to funding is unique,
and they hope that their efforts make a substantive difference that goes beyond
the simple act of making a financial contribution. The Foundation looks
to develop partnerships with nonprofit organizations that are innovative,
visionary, and forward-thinking in their approach to reaching those they
serve. Janus believes that by funding organizations that embrace these
qualities, they can assist nonprofits that have the structure, the vision
and the commitment to operate successfully in both the short and long
term. Ultimately, this will give their nonprofit partners the support they
need to make a long-lasting impact on the lives of the people they help.
While they recognize there are many diverse nonprofit organizations
providing invaluable services to the community, the Janus Foundation has
elected to focus on the three following giving areas: at-risk youth
through education; community service and
volunteerism; and cultural institutions in the Denver Metro area. Please
note that the Janus Foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofit
organizations throughout the U.S. for the first two giving areas. The
third giving area only applies to cultural institutions that operate in
the Denver, CO metro area. The
Foundation attempts to provide funding to nonprofits when they need it
most. Therefore, the grant selection committee meets each month to
evaluate all proposals, and there is no deadline for submission. Janus
typically responds to all proposals within 90 days of receiving them. Ongoing deadline.
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The Jenesis Group offers
grants to 501(c) 3 nonprofit organizations focusing on youth development,
education, and social entrepreneurship. The Foundation invests in grass
roots organizations that work to empower disadvantaged and/or at-risk
youth to become productive citizens in society. Priority is given to
programs that are preventative in approach and that provide comprehensive
and long-term solutions to the challenges facing youth today. The Jenesis Group primarily invests in results-oriented
organizations with annual budgets or $500,000 or less that build
self-esteem and foster self-reliance, emphasize literacy and academic
excellence, offer leadership training and development, utilize mentoring
strategies, teach career readiness and/or life skills, prevent juvenile
delinquency, and/or develop entrepreneurial skills. Letters of inquiry
are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. The Jenesis Group will solicit a full proposal, if
interested.
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Jenny Jones,
through her charitable Foundation, “The Jenny Jones Foundation”, is
prepared to give away $1 million for worthy causes around the country.
All grants must meet the following requirements: the recipient may not
keep any of the funds for his or her personal use; all funds must be
spent on the approved community project; the project must benefit a
number of people, not just one individual; and the project must have
significant long term benefits. Anyone can apply to receive a grant. The
maximum grant award is $25,000 each. Ongoing deadline.
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The JM Foundation awards grants in the areas of health
and rehabilitation and education and public policy research. Requests are
reviewed within 1 month of receipt. The foundation’s board members meet
in May and October to review proposals and make funding decisions. Write
to: Carl Helstrom, JM Foundation, 60
E 42nd St., Suite 1651, New York, NY
10165 for more
information. Ongoing deadline.
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The John M. Lloyd Foundation amplifies its funding
through flexibility in supporting novel, entrepreneurial projects that have
a high likelihood of affecting social change with regard to HIV/AIDS. The
Foundation prefers projects that have promise of making a significant
impact and those which are new and innovative. The Foundation gives added
preference to the development of programs that will significantly amplify
the dollar amount of the grant. The grant limit of the Foundation is
$20,000. Organizations may submit only one concept letter per year. The
Foundation gives preference to organizations and projects that advocate for
evidence-based policies, those that mobilize awareness and support for
AIDS programs, and those that employ innovation to battle the HIV/AIDS
pandemic. Ongoing deadline.
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JPMorgan Chase's philanthropic goal is simple - be the
catalyst to meaningful, positive, and sustainable change within the
highest need neighborhoods and communities across the globe. In 2007,
JPMorgan Chase gave more than $100 million through grants and
sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations around the
world. They also support the individual interests of their employees
through the Matching Gift and volunteer programs. Areas of interest
include: community development (address issues related to poverty and
social exclusion by building economic infrastructure, promoting
self-sufficiency, and supporting efforts to narrow social inequities);
education (ensure that all children, particularly those from disadvantaged
backgrounds, have access to high quality educational opportunities with a
particular focus on K-12 public schools that help them acquire the
knowledge and skills needed to be productive, engaged citizens); and arts
and culture (increase community access to rich cultural resources that
foster creativity, promote self-expression, celebrate diversity, and
strengthen our environment). Ongoing
deadline.
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Thanks to the generosity of their many Funding
Partners there are ongoing opportunities to build new, safe playgrounds
across the continent. They are currently doing outreach to locate
potential Community Partners in cities and towns all across North America
for playgrounds to be built in 2005. Ideal Community Partners are
usually child-serving, non-profit organizations but could be community
development organizations, neighborhood coalitions, charter schools, or
any organization that can mobilize a volunteer force and is in need of a
playground. When a Community Partner is selected they will: receive
2 months of step-by-step guidance from a KaBOOM!
Project Manager on planning and building a playground, receive a 4 book
Tool Kit to help you plan your perfect playground from start to finish,
benefit from a community building experience, and work with a KaBOOM! Project Manager to develop a maintenance plan
for the care of your new playground, acquire the skills needed to
undertake future community projects on your own, and build an amazing
playground with the help of 200 volunteers, all in ONE DAY! Ideal
Community Partner candidates will serve children from low-income or
disadvantaged backgrounds; own and provide land for the playground (at
least a 50’ x 50’ space is ideal); agree to own, insure and maintain the
playground for the lifetime of the playground; are able to raise and
contribute up to $10,000 cash towards the cost of equipment; provide
food, water, and restroom facilities for the volunteers on build day;
recruit 15 parent, community and staff volunteers to participate in
planning committees; recruit 50 – 100 parent and community volunteers to
help build the playground in one day; and demonstrate enthusiasm,
excitement and commitment to planning a community revitalization project.
Ongoing deadline, however,
projects are funded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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The Food Systems and Rural Development area is
one of the Foundation's four primary programming areas, and consists of
two programming components. Both have their roots in rural America, but
each has a different focus. Food
Systems: For the nation's food system to function
effectively, it must provide access to a safe and nutritious food supply
for all segments of society. And to ensure continued food security, this
same system must produce food in a manner that protects the environment,
while adding economic and social value to rural and urban communities.
Foundation-funded projects seek to achieve these and other goals as they
build partnerships among non-profit organizations, consumers and
producers. They also support relevant market and policy changes, and link
higher education institutions to communities in ways that support a
healthy, viable, and sustainable food system; and Rural Development: America's rural communities possess
valuable assets. Prominent among them are hard-working people who
understand and value the culture and environment of their native place.
At the same time, they face significant challenges that include job loss;
decline in personal income; the out-migration of young people; and
continuing persistent poverty. The Foundation's Rural Development program
helps local people capitalize on their strengths and develop new networks
between individuals, communities, and organizations. Together, they can
create partnerships to restore the vision and vigor of rural communities.
Grants in the Food Systems and Rural Development programming
area are made in three ways: general grants; grants made to support
strategic initiatives; and clusters of grants. General grants are usually
made to a single project and support overall Food Systems and Rural
Development goals. The Foundation does not have not established (nor do
they track) maximum or minimum dollar amounts, but rather look at the
amount needed for each specific project based on scope of work and
expected outcomes. Ongoing deadline.
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For more than 20 years, Kraft has been committed to
ending hunger in America, as part of the Kraft Community Nutrition
Program. Through two signature initiatives, The Kraft Food Rescue
Initiative and The Kraft Seafood Initiative, Kraft has awarded 320 grants
totaling more than $17 million to hunger organizations in more than 45
states. All this adds up to more than 443 million servings of nutritious
food going to the hungry. The Kraft Food Rescue Initiative seeks and
supports programs that allow hunger organizations to feed more people by
building a food bank's infrastructure with refrigeration, transportation
or other necessary equipment. The goal is to develop the capacity of food
banks to collect and distribute larger volumes of highly nutritious fruit
and vegetables and/or prepared and perishable food. Ongoing deadline.
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The Kresge Foundation is a
$3 billion national foundation that builds stronger nonprofit
organizations—catalyzing their growth, helping them connect with their
stakeholders, and challenging them with grants that leverage greater
support. The Foundation concentrates its programming on capital campaigns
as a key opportunity for nonprofit growth. In 2005, the Foundation
awarded 216 grants totaling $131,770,027 to organizations in the United
States, Canada, United Kingdom, South Africa, and Mexico. Their mission
is to strengthen nonprofit organizations that advance the well-being of
humanity. They believe that strong, sustainable, high-capacity
organizations are positioned to achieve their missions and strengthen
communities. The Kresge Foundation uses
challenge grants to provide endorsement, opportunity, and leverage. Its
grantees find this challenge an important strategy in their plan for
growth—an incentive for donors and volunteers, and a tool for tapping new
resources. Ongoing deadline.
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The Kroger Co. contributed
nearly $126 million to local communities and non-profit organizations in 2004
as part of its “Neighbor to Neighbor” charitable giving program. These
contributions – which averaged $10 million per month – included donations
made by Kroger customers and associates, the Company’s three foundations,
associates, and funds raised through in-store
events and promotions. More than 25,000 local schools, hunger relief
agencies, youth programs and non-profit organizations in communities
where Kroger operates stores or manufacturing facilities received
financial support from the Company. Kroger focuses its charitable giving
in several key areas: hunger relief; K-12 education; grassroots service
organizations; and women’s health. In addition, Kroger supports
organizations that promote the advancement of women and minorities, and
the Salvation Army and American Red Cross. Funding is limited to those
areas where Kroger has operations (www.kroger.com for a complete list of locations). Ongoing deadline.
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The Laura J.
Niles Foundation encourages and supports efforts that offer
learning and economic growth opportunities for the motivated poor. Of
equal importance are charitable initiatives that foster life enrichment
through canine and other types of animal companionship. The foundation
has a particular interest in education, economic self-sufficiency and
programs that alleviate unhealthy dependencies. With regard to animals,
most notably dogs, the foundation's areas of concentration center around
canine health research, animal protection & adoption, search &
rescue training, human assistance and similar fields of interest. The
majority of the Laura J. Niles Foundation's grant making is focused in
the northeastern United States, although, occasionally, grants may be
made in other regions of the country and/or abroad.
All applicants must have tax-exempt 501(c) (3) status
as a non-profit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Grants may range from a few thousand dollars up to $50,000. In unique
circumstances, the Foundation does consider a more significant grant for
a program having a major impact in one or more of its areas of interest.
Of particular interest to the Foundation are organizations that promote
partnerships and collaborative efforts among multiple groups and
organizations. The Foundation encourages pilot initiatives that test new
program models.
Priority will be given to requests that show specific
plans for funding beyond the present. The applicant must have an active
board of directors with policy-making authority. The board should
demonstrate competence in the sound financial management of the
organization. Ongoing deadline.
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The LEGO Group is committed to helping children
develop their creativity and learning skills through constructive
play. The LEGO Children's Fund extends this commitment to local and
national organizations that support innovative projects and programming
to cultivate and celebrate a child's exploration of personal creativity
and creative problem-solving in all forms. The LEGO Children’s Fund
will provide quarterly grants for programs, either in part or in total,
with a special interest paid to collaborative efforts and in providing
matching funds to leverage new dollars into the receiving organization.
They will give priority consideration to programs that both meet their
goals and are supported in volunteer time and effort by their employees.
The Foundation awards grants to qualified tax-exempt organizations (as
determined under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code)
including educational organizations as defined in USC 26 § 170 (C)
with specific, identifiable needs primarily in these areas of support:
early childhood education and development; technology and communication
projects that advance learning opportunities; and sport or athletic
programs that concentrate on under-served youth. There are no
restrictions on grant amounts up to the quarterly allocation. Typical
awards, however are between $500 and USD $5,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Levi Strauss & Co. and the Levi Strauss Foundation
act as catalysts for positive change in communities around the world by
tackling critical social issues through strategic initiatives. Their
strategic initiatives range from helping to start a community foundation
in Australia that addresses the needs of indigenous people to starting a
new organization — Project Change — that addresses institutional racism
in the U.S. through collaborative partnerships that cross race, ethnic
and gender boundaries, and address critical local community issues. For
more than three decades, they have promoted the active, local involvement
of our 16,700 worldwide employees. Through our grant making, they support
and lead social change. Through their employee community involvement,
they strive to reinvigorate civic engagement and rebuild a sense of
community locally and globally. Ongoing deadline.
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Liberty Mutual has a long history of quietly
supporting the community. In 2003, they brought more structure to
their effort by launching the Liberty Mutual Foundation. The
foundation’s primary focus is education, and health and human services.
They also support mentoring programs, cultural organizations, and access
to health care for low-income individuals. The Liberty Mutual
Foundation contributes the bulk of its funding to
organizations or programs that serve the Greater Boston area
where the company has its headquarters. The Liberty Mutual
Group also supports organizations in other communities
where they have employees and customers. Ongoing deadline.
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The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and
small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and
under-served areas. Founded in 1990, the Lisa Libraries was started by
author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children's book
editor Lisa Novak. Some of the libraries established have been at
day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated
parents, and after-school programs. The Lisa Libraries supplements
under-filled shelves as well as provides books to many children who may
never have owned a book before. In 2002, the Lisa Libraries contributed
over 14,000 books to nonprofit organizations across the country.
Interested applicants should write to The Lisa
Libraries and include the following: information (letter, brochures, news
items) about your program; the number of children served; age range of
children served; a breakdown of how the books would be used; most recent
ruling on your tax exempt 501(c)(3) status; current annual budget; and a
list of current funding sources. Book donation values vary depending on
funding and need. Ongoing deadline.
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The Reading
Resource Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The
program distributes books FREE of charge for Read Across America Day and
other literacy programs. Recipients merely pay shipping, handling, and
administrative costs, which is only $0.65 per book ($65 per set of 100
books). Reading Resource Project books come in sets of 100 books per set.
There will not be more than four copies of the same book in any set.
Reading levels are available for Pre-K through Second Grade. Book
selection and quantity is dependent upon availability, so there is no
guarantee of specific titles. Books are sorted and shipped as close to a
project's needs as possible, with regard to reading level and topic.
Reading Resource Project books are available in a limited quantity on a
first come, first served basis. Requests for quantities of less than 30
sets can be shipped within 3 to 4 weeks; larger orders may require a
longer time period to fill. Ongoing deadline.
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Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation supports
projects that enhance the natural environment and/or increase community
involvement - including playground renovations. It is recommended that
you contact the manager at your local Lowe's store prior to submitting a
formal proposal to the Foundation. There are no deadlines.
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Lumina Foundation firmly believes that education is
the best way to help people achieve their potential and improve our
nation’s future. Therefore, we address issues that affect access and
attainment in postsecondary education in the United States – particularly
among traditionally underserved student groups. These students include
18- to 24-year-olds and adult students who face barriers to an education
by virtue of their income, preparation or family background. Lumina Foundation supports the following types of
endeavors, working diligently to ensure that all funded projects promote
access, attainment and adult learning: research, activities, and
innovative programs. Grants vary in size by their potential for impact.
Direct-service grants to students and families tend to be relatively
small, and those that affect entire systems tend to be larger. The median
size of a typical grant is $75,000; the average size is about $200,000.
The usual term for grants is one to three years, although exceptions
sometimes apply to initiatives we sponsor. Ongoing deadline.
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Established in 1994 by M·A·C
Cosmetics, the M·A·C AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected
by HIV/AIDS globally. Introducing its first VIVA GLAM lipstick that same
year, M·A·C decided that every cent of the selling price of the VIVA GLAM
lipsticks would go to the M·A·C AIDS Fund. With a total of four VIVA GLAM
lipsticks now sold worldwide, and through the annual Kids Helping Kids
Card Program, M·A·C Cosmetics has provided over $30 million to date for
the M·A·C AIDS Fund. The M·A·C AIDS Fund is the heart and soul of the company
-- with its employees giving their time, energy and talent to help those
affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide. The foundation provides funding to
non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations and programs for basic needs, such as
food, clothing, housing or shelter (short-term or transitional); direct
services related to healthcare, social services, transportation (for
medical visits, outpatient visits and other social services), and
health-related recreational activities, and programs that bring HIV/AIDS
education, awareness and prevention to public attention. Ongoing
deadline.
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MacTreasures Educational
site is your source for Apple(tm) software and hardware Treasures
from your old Apple II's or your faster than
fast, G4's. This site will match your school to hardware donors as well
as sell Apple/Macintosh software that you may not find elsewhere. Ongoing
deadline.
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Educators and schools are asked to submit a detailed
proposal of how they would incorporate Studyworks
into their curriculum and classes. The product grant includes 25 seats of
Studyworks and additional copies of the program
for the media center. Ongoing deadline.
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The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust was created
in 1989 by May Smith to provide grants to organizations that serve the
needs of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the disadvantaged. The
Trust makes grants to organizations that are recognized as 501(c)(3) public charities by the United States Internal
Revenue Service, and to non-U.S. organizations that can demonstrate that
they would meet the requirements for such status. The Charitable Trust
provides support in the following areas: general operating support;
capacity building; program support; equipment; and tuition assistance. In
2007, the Trust paid out grants totaling over $6,000,000, which were
distributed as shown among the following program areas: Arts &
Culture — 6%; Children & Youth — 8%; Community Development — 6%;
Education — 43%; Health — 11%; Human Services — 21%; and International
Development — 5%. The Charitable Trust has no proposal submission
deadline, and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Ongoing deadline.
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The May Department Stores Company Foundation's
activities are a reflection of our commitment to the communities in which
they operate. They support a wide range of organizations that meet basic
human needs for food, shelter and health, offer educational opportunities
that enhance local cultural life, and strengthen our communities and make
them more desirable places to live and to work. In fiscal 2000, the
Foundation contributed $15.2 million to more than 2,000 nonprofit
organizations, primarily in the communities where they operate. Ongoing
deadline.
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The purpose of The McKenzie Foundation is to encourage
and support non-profit programs primarily in the areas of education,
health, human services, and cultural and environmental concerns. Faced
with the task of translating these broad-reaching goals into a more
focused set of grant guidelines, the Board has selected four initiatives
that will shape its grant making for the next few years: early childhood
development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. The
Foundation has chosen these four initiatives for its initial years of
grant making because of its fundamental belief that assisting families is
one of the most effective and lasting ways to strengthen communities. The
McKenzie Foundation supports opportunities and experiences that enrich
learning for all ages. Special consideration will be given to charitable
efforts that inspire excellence and encourage personal development.
Nearly $500,000 was awarded in 2002, ranging in size from $600 - $60,000.
Ongoing deadline.
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Giving back to the
communities where they work and live is the goal of McKesson Community
Relations Department and the McKesson Foundation. Together we work to
support community agencies, employee volunteers and education. Healthcare
for at-risk youth is the primary focus of our charitable giving. With
some $4 million in annual grants, the McKesson Foundation would like to
see that no child goes without the medicine or treatment they need. Ongoing
deadline.
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Through the Medicaid Managed Care Program, a national
initiative of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Center for Health
Care Strategies (CHCS) provides training and technical assistance to
states, health plans, and consumer organizations to help strengthen
publicly financed managed care. CHCS also provides a limited amount of
grant funding to develop and promote best practices to build
organizational capacity and improve the quality of health care for
individuals enrolled in Medicaid or SCHIP managed care programs. Under a
competitive review process, CHCS will fund selected proposals of up to
$100,000 from state Medicaid and SCHIP agencies, health plans, consumer
organizations, health services researchers, and policy analysts for best
practice projects. These should identify or develop and test operationally
relevant, innovative practices that address one or more of CHCS' key
areas of interest. Areas of CHCS interest include: improving clinical quality for chronic conditions,
especially in the areas of asthma, diabetes, and obesity; improving care
coordination for children and adults with multiple chronic illnesses,
including mental health and substance abuse; decreasing health
disparities for minority populations; building new models of long-term
care for Medicaid and dual eligible consumers; and creating
performance-based purchasing strategies. Best Practices Grant
proposals should be submitted through the online application. Ongoing
deadline.
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At Medtronic, their mission is to alleviate pain,
restore health and extend life. This mission extends to their grant
making, where they give top priority to programs that support and empower
people with chronic disease and those that serve socioeconomically
disadvantaged people. The Foundation supports health programs in three
areas: Patient Link partners with
patient associations worldwide to educate, support and advocate on behalf
of patients and their families; HeartRescue
saves lives that would otherwise be lost to sudden cardiac arrest by
supporting prevention, early defibrillation program, and survivor support
programs in communities around the world; and Health in the Community
supports programs that improve the health of socioeconomically
disadvantaged people in communities. Only organizations
with 501(c) (3) status (an IRS determination letter verifying that status
is required with each application) are eligible for funding. Ongoing deadlines.
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Over the past 90 years, Merrill Lynch has helped
millions of people become more self-reliant and better able to determine
their futures as a result of both its financial services and
philanthropic contributions. Through their support for education and financial
literacy programs throughout the nation and across the globe, Merrill
Lynch is helping young people leverage their education as a critical
instrument for creating wealth and improving the quality of life in their
communities and nations. The education of underserved children and youth
in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership
development, career planning and business awareness is Merrill Lynch’s
principal philanthropic focus. Merrill Lynch gives priority to specific
innovative, sustainable programs and projects, rather than general
operating support that serve the unmet educational needs and interests of
an ethnically diverse population who have limited access to financial
resources. Merrill Lynch makes charitable contributions through its
branch offices, business units and subsidiaries, and through the Merrill
Lynch Foundation. U.S. contributions are only made to IRS recognized
501(c) (3) charitable organizations. The overwhelming majority of grants are initiated by Merrill Lynch
and do not originate from unsolicited proposals. However, Merrill
Lynch does consider a very small number of unsolicited requests from
nonprofit organizations, but funding is extremely limited. Ongoing deadline.
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The MetLife Foundation was created in 1976 by MetLife
to continue its longstanding tradition of contributions and community
involvement. The goal is to empower people to lead healthy,
productive lives and strengthen communities. Underlying the
Foundation's programs is a focus on education at all ages and a commitment
to increasing access and opportunity. The Foundation makes grants in
health, education, civic affairs and culture. Ongoing deadline.
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The Metropolitan Life Foundation was established for
the purpose of supporting various educational, health and welfare, and
civic and cultural organizations. The primary objective of the Foundation
is to assist tax-exempt organizations through a program of financial
support, particularly in the communities in which MetLife has a major
presence. Our goals are to strengthen communities, promote good health
and improve education. The Foundation makes grants nationally in the areas
of heath, education, culture, civic affairs,
and social investment programs. In 2000, the Metropolitan Life Foundation
awarded 253 grants totaling $13.1 million. Ongoing deadline.
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Established in 1999 with a gift from Michael and Susan
Dell, the Foundation has an endowment of more than $1 billion. The
Foundation believes a child’s future begins with a healthy environment. A
healthy environment includes access to educational opportunities and
quality health care. In addition, safe and engaging after school
programs, quality early childhood care services and primary needs such as
food, clothing and environments that are free from
abuse enable children to grow into successful and healthy adults. As
parents and co-founders of the Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell place
the utmost importance on the health and education of children. The
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation’s mission is to fund initiatives that
foster active minds, healthy bodies and a safe environment where children
can thrive. The goal of MSDF is to improve the outcomes for children
around the world in a measurable way. MSDF seeks to fund organizations
and their projects or programs that meet this goal. The Foundation’s aim
is to work as a catalyst for enduring, systemic change. Using a
collaborative approach, existing programs and organizations are sought
that will serve as links that address unmet needs in five essential focus
areas – health, education, safety, youth development and early childhood
care. In addition, the Foundation selectively funds short-term projects
that tend to have a positive and immediate effect on children. Ongoing deadline.
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Confirming their belief that amazing things happen
when people have the resources they need, Microsoft has seen remarkable results
from their giving efforts. They're excited about the opportunities ahead.
Microsoft will share resources, innovative technology, and ideas with
organizations and individuals who work in underserved communities.
Microsoft® Unlimited Potential (UP) is a global initiative that focuses
on improving lifelong learning for disadvantaged young people and adults
by providing technology skills through community technology and learning
centers (CTLCs). Microsoft believes that by providing technical skills training
to disadvantaged individuals, they can partner to create social and
economic opportunities that can change peoples' lives and transform
communities. Microsoft seeks to remove the limits to individual potential
around the world by eliminating technology illiteracy. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Milagro
Foundation was founded in 1998 to benefit underrepresented and
underprivileged children around the world. Milagro
serves children in the areas of education, arts, and health. Priority is
given to programs that can prove to make a lasting impact on children
(those that work with the children for two or more years) and programs or
projects that show collaboration between and among more than one agency.
The Milagro Foundation does not fund capital
campaigns, scholarships, individual trips or tours, the production of
video, music events, television or film, one time
events, fund-raising or sporting events. Most grant amounts are between $2500
and $5000. The Board makes decisions on grants three times a
year–February, June and October. Grant deadlines are usually at least two
months prior to a Board meeting. Ongoing
deadline.
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