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AUGUST 2010
Toshiba America Foundation Classroom Innovators Grants
are available for schools serving students in grades 7- 12 across the
United States. Grant proposals are welcome from public and private
(nonprofit) schools across the country. The foundation has also made a
special commitment to support projects in regions where Toshiba America
Group companies have offices. The grants will support innovative projects
designed by math and science teachers to make their own classrooms more
exciting and engaging for students. The
application deadline is August 1, 2010.
The Administration on Developmental
Disabilities (ADD) within the Administration for Children and Families
(ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announces the
availability of fiscal Year (FY) 2010 funds to award cooperative
agreements to plan and implement up to five Family Support and Community
Access Demonstration Projects. These grants will provide an
opportunity for ADD to support innovative family support demonstration
projects that rely on collaborative efforts and community-based solutions
to reach unserved and underserved families, and to encourage systemic
change and improved community capacity to support families of individuals
with developmental disabilities. The collaborations will
include the Developmental Disabilities Network (Councils on Developmental
Disabilities, the Protection and Advocacy System, and University Centers
for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities), Aging and Disabilities
Resource Centers, State Refugee Coordinator, resettlement agencies,
and/or local refugee service providers, Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, Money Follows the Person and Section 811 resources. Each
project will also include a rigorous evaluation plan to demonstrate that
the stated outcomes have been achieved.
$1.25 million is available to fund the 5 projects. August 2, 2010 is the application
deadline.
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; and (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. August
2, 2010 is the application deadline.
This program provides funds for
cooperative agreements to conduct demonstration projects that provide
eligible individuals with the opportunity to obtain education and
training for occupations in the healthcare field that pay well and are
expected to either experience labor shortages or be in high demand. These
projects should include identification of successful activities for
creating opportunities for developing and sustaining -- particularly with
respect to low-income individuals and other entry-level workers -- a
health professions workforce that has accessible entry points, meets high
standards for education and professional development and provides
increased wages and affordable benefits. Projects should include
activities that address skills and competencies demanded by the
healthcare industry; support participants' advancement along a defined
career pathway in the healthcare industry; result in an employer- or
industry-recognized certificate or degree; take place at times and
locations that are convenient and easily accessible; integrate
occupational training with basic skills training to ensure that
participants have the foundational skills necessary to attain and retain
employment; and integrate education and training activities with services
to ensure that participants have the support necessary to overcome
barriers to participate. State governments, public and state controlled
institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments,
nonprofits, private institutions of higher education, Indian tribes and
tribal organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and faith-based
and community organizations are eligible for funding. Approximately $51
million is available to fund 17 awards. The deadline is August 5, 2010.
The Smaller Learning Communities (SLC)
program awards discretionary grants to local educational agencies (LEAs)
to support the restructuring of large public high schools (i.e., schools
with enrollments of 1,000 or more students) into smaller units for the
purpose of improving academic achievement in large public high schools.
These smaller units include freshman academies, multi-grade academies
organized around career interests or other themes, ``houses'' in which
small groups of students remain together throughout high school, and
autonomous schools-within-a-school. These structural changes are
typically complemented by other personalization strategies, such as
student advisories, family advocate systems, and mentoring programs.
LEAs, including schools funded by the Bureau of Indian Education and
educational service agencies, applying on behalf of large public high
schools, are eligible to apply for a grant. The Department of Education will
not accept applications from LEAs applying on behalf of schools that are
being constructed and do not have an active student enrollment at the
time of application. LEAs may apply on behalf of no more than five
schools. $32,674,540 is available to fund an estimated 14 projects. August 6, 2010 is the application
deadline.
Through the Strong Communities:
Engaging Citizens, Strengthening Place, Inspiring Change competition,
Ashoka's Changemakers and CommunityMatters are inviting individuals and
organizations to submit innovative projects and ideas to engage citizens
in building strong communities across the United States and Canada. The
Strong Communities competition is open to all types of individuals and
organizations (charitable and nonprofit organizations, private companies,
and public entities). The competition will consider all entries that
reflect the theme of the challenge. To be considered for an award,
entries must indicate growth beyond the conceptual stage and have
demonstrated social impact and sustainability. While the program supports
new ideas at every stage and encourages their entry, the judges are
better able to evaluate projects that are beyond the conceptual stage and
have demonstrated proof of impact. CommunityMatters is interested in
solutions from a variety of disciplines, including but not limited to) conservation,
planning, economics, politics, education, deliberative democracy, and the
arts, and especially encourages submission of interdisciplinary
approaches. CommunityMatters has a special interest in receiving
submissions from young people. Online competition submissions will be
accepted until August 11, 2010. At any time before this deadline,
competition participants are encouraged to revise their entries based on
questions and insights that they receive in the Changemakers online
discussion. An expert panel will review entries and select eight
finalists by September 22, 2010. The Changemakers community will then
vote online to select the award-winners from the field of finalists. Each
of the eight finalists will be showcased at the CommunityMatters 2010
conference. One person representing each of the eight finalist entries
will win the opportunity to attend the conference (includes conference
and workshop registration, lodging, transportation, and meals). The top
three finalists will win $5,000 each. Submissions must be received by August 11, 2010.
The Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in
Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Awards program funds creative efforts
addressing the needs of Alzheimer's caregivers. Three awards of $20,000
each are awarded to nonprofits, government and university applicants
responding to a community need with a project focusing on unpaid
family/informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease and related
dementias. One award will be made in each of three categories. 1.
Creative expression: programs that use imaginative approaches (art,
music, theater, journaling, multimedia) in supporting persons with
dementia or family/informal caregivers; 2. Diverse/ multicultural
communities: projects that provide services or support to family/informal
caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias in
diverse communities; or 3. Policy and advocacy: programs that advocate
systems change for the benefit of caregivers or care recipients focusing
on legislation, executive or administrative changes, advocacy campaigns
or other actions to strengthen public/private sector recognition and
support. The deadline is August
12, 2010.
The objective of this program is to
provide grants to institutions of higher education (IHEs) for pilot programs
that expand the services of bookstores to provide the option for students
to rent course materials in order to achieve savings for students. $9.9 million is available to fund
approximately 9-10 grants. Proposals
are due August 12, 2010.
The State Partnership Grant Program to
Improve Minority Health, intends to demonstrate the effectiveness and
efficiency of strategic partnerships, in improving the health status of minority
populations and eliminating health disparities by addressing data needs
regarding health disparities; developing partnerships, developing systems
to improve access to health care; implementing targeted health issue
interventions that promote science-based health promotion and disease
prevention research, or advance strategic plans and policies, or support
state-level health practices; and/or implementing strategies and
interventions that focus on workforce diversity policies to expand
recruitment of racial and ethnic minorities who enroll in health
professions training during the period of the grant. To qualify for
funding, applicant organizations must be an established state or
territorial office of minority health at the time of application submission
for this announcement. States that do not have a formally recognized
office of minority health (established through legislation, executive
order, or a directive process) may not apply for these OMH State
Partnership Program grants. States that have formal offices of minority health
are more likely to have the linkages and infrastructure necessary to
foster effective relationships with public/private entities and/or
community-based minority serving organizations necessary to address the
health needs of racial and ethnic minorities, as required for this
program. An estimated 50 grants will be awarded in a range of $125,000 -
$140,000 each. Projects will be
funded for a period of up to 3 years.
August 13, 2010 is the
application deadline.
The purpose of this funding
announcement is to support the implementation of evidence-based health
interventions through a public health systems approach which is
gender-based, cost beneficial and sustainable that address a health issue
identified by the community as adversely affecting the health of its
women and girls. OWH hopes to fulfill this purpose by providing support
to communities to plan and implement evidence-based health and wellness
projects for women and girls. Support for this cooperative agreement will
be provided in two phases: I) Planning and II) Implementation. For Phase
I, applicants will establish an advisory committee that includes members
from the coalition to develop and conduct a health assessment to identify
issues in their communities that adversely impact the health of women and
girls. The planning segment will be supported for a one year period and
will require a health assessment to identify the needs of the community,
the development of a strategic action plan and accompanying
implementation plan to address identified needs. For Phase II, funding
may be approved for up to five years to enable communities to implement
and evaluate evidence-based interventions. Funding for Phase II is
contingent upon satisfactory performance during Phase I and the
availability of Federal funds. Phase II funding will be awarded through a
limited competition among successful Phase I grantees. Approximately 1.6
million dollars is available to make awards of up to $100,000 total cost
(direct and indirect) for a one year period for each awarded recipient.
Awarded recipients will be responsible for the coordination of a
coalition, convening of an advisory committee, conduct the community
health needs assessment, and developing of a strategic action and
implementation plan. Any applicant that requests funding over the maximum
$100,000 for Phase I will not be considered for funding. Current sources
of funding that help support the existing coalition and advisory
committee should be listed in the application. For Phase II, the OWH
anticipates making up to 10 implementation awards of up to $400,000 total
costs per year for a 5 year period. Strategic action plans approved by
OWH will be eligible to submit a proposal for a Phase II implementation
award. Funding of the cooperative agreement for 10 the second phase is
contingent upon the satisfactory completion of an implementation plan, strategic
action plan, the availability of funds and adequate stewardship of
Federal funds. Eligible applicants include public or private non-profit
organizations, community and faith-based organizations, national organizations,
colleges and universities, hospitals, tribal and urban Indian organizations,
State, county and local health departments located in the 50 United
States, the 6 U.S affiliated Pacific Island jurisdictions, Puerto Rico
and the U.S Virgin Islands. Applicants are required to include at least
two community-based organizations with demonstrated experiences in women’s
health to be a viable contributing member of the coalition activities for
both phases of the cooperative agreement.
Applications are due August
13, 2010 by 8:00 pm EST.
Established in 2008, the Freedom to
Create Prize is a celebration of the courage and creativity of artists
around the world who use their talents to promote social justice, build
the foundations for open societies and inspire the human spirit. It is
open to artists in all creative fields. Each year, $125,000 in prize
money is awarded across three categories. The Youth Prize is open to
artists or groups whose participants are under the age of 18. The $25,000
prize will be divided into two components. The winner will receive
$10,000. The remaining $15,000 will be given to an organization nominated
by the winning entrant to further the cause that the artwork has
highlighted. August 15, 2010 is
the application deadline.
General Mills Foodservice has committed
a total of $100,000 to help schools with students in grades K-12 build
their breakfast programs through the National Dairy Council's Child
Nutrition and Fitness Initiative Breakfast Grant program. Schools
currently participating in the National Dairy Council’s Fuel Up to Play
60 program, an initiative designed to improve nutrition and physical
activity in schools, and seeking to expand their breakfast programs can
apply to receive up to $3,000 in funding each. The grant program is open
to schools within the United States that are enrolled in the Fuel up to
Play 60 program for the 2010-11 school year. Fuel Up to Play is a
partnership between the National Dairy Council and the National Football
League to empower youth to take action to improve nutrition and physical
activity at their school and for their own health. To be eligible for the
breakfast grant, schools must also have support from their school
principal, district school nutrition director, and school nutrition
manager; have a school of at least five hundred; and demonstrate an
opportunity to raise their breakfast program participation. August 15, 2010 is the application
deadline.
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.
The Aetna Foundation is dedicated to promoting
wellness, health, and access to high-quality health care for everyone,
while supporting the communities they serve. The Foundation focuses their
grant-making on issues that improve health and the health care system in
the following three areas: Obesity, by addressing the rising rate of
obesity among U.S. adults and children; Racial and Ethnic Health Care
Equity by promoting equity in health and health care for common chronic
conditions and infant mortality; and Integrated Health Care by advancing
high-quality health care by improving care coordination and communications
among health care professionals, creating informed and involved patients,
and promoting cost-effective, affordable care. Grant applications that
address more than one of these areas will receive priority consideration
for Aetna Foundation funding. In
2010, applications will be accepted in quarterly cycles with submission
closing dates of: May 15, August 15, and November 15.
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.
The Gannett Foundation is a corporate
foundation sponsored by Gannett Co., Inc. Through its
Community Grant Program, Gannett Foundation supports non-profit
activities in the communities in which Gannett does business. Through its
other programs, the Foundation invests in the future of the media
industry, encourages employee giving, reacts to natural and other
disasters, and contributes to a variety of charitable causes (including
education, neighborhood improvement, community problem-solving,
assistance to the disadvantaged, environmental conservation, and cultural
enrichment). The average grant amount is in the $1,000 to $5,000 range. The
Foundation considers grant applications twice a year. Please submit your proposal to the
contact at the daily newspaper or television station in your area by
February 16th or August 17th. Some locations have earlier deadlines,
and they are listed in the Grant Contact list.
Through the State Giving Program, the
Walmart Foundation supports organizations with programs that align with their
mission to create opportunities so people can live better. The State
Giving Program awards grants starting at $25,000 to nonprofit
organizations that serve a particular state or region. The Foundation has
adopted four areas of focus: Education, Job Skills Training,
Environmental Sustainability and Health. While the Walmart Foundation
encourages funding requests that align with its four areas of focus –
programs that do not align with the four areas of focus will also be
given full consideration. Only organizations with a current tax-exempt
status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to
request funding. August 20, 2010
is the application deadline.
Funded by Learn and Serve America, a
program of the Corporation for National and Community Service, STEMester
of Service incorporates YSA's semester-long service-learning framework to
engage educators and students in addressing critical environmental and
disaster preparedness needs and connecting them to STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) curricula. YSA is seeking middle
schools with large populations of disadvantaged youth; STEM schools must
be located in one of the 19 states with highest dropout rates (Alaska,
Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia,
Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New
York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, Washington, and Wyoming). The $5,000
grant (that includes travel and training at YSA's Youth Service Institute
in Detroit in October) supports teachers as they engage local partners
and guide students in addressing local needs through planning and
implementing sustainable service projects that launch on Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day of Service (January 17, 2011) and culminate on Global Youth
Service Day (April 15-17, 2011). Applications are due August 20, 2010.
Bikes Belong, a national coalition of
bicycle suppliers and retailers, provides grants to organizations and
agencies within the United States that are committed to putting more
people on bicycles more often. The grants program funds projects in the
categories of facilities and advocacy. For the facilities category, Bikes
Belong will accept applications from nonprofit organizations whose
missions are bicycle and/or trail specific. Bikes Belong will also accept
applications from public agencies and departments at the national, state,
regional, and local levels; however, these municipalities are encouraged
to partner with a local bicycle advocacy group that will help develop and
advance the project or program. For the advocacy category, Bikes Belong
will only fund organizations whose primary mission is bicycle advocacy.
Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or organizations
with an eligible fiscal sponsor. Bikes Belong does not fund individuals
and rarely awards grants to organizations and communities that have
received funding from the organization within the last three years.
Applicants can request up to $10,000 each. Bikes Belong reviews applications
on a quarterly cycle. Applications must be emailed by the due date. Upcoming application deadlines are
August 27, 2010, and November 30, 2010.
Outdoor clothing and gear company
Patagonia provides support for environmental work through grants to
nonprofit organizations. Patagonia supports small, grassroots activist
organizations that have provocative direct-action agendas and are working
on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect the environment. The
company funds work that is action-oriented, builds public involvement and
support, is strategic, focuses on root causes, and accomplishes specific
goals and objectives. The company is most interested in making grants to
organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and
that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. The company
does not fund organizations without 501(c)(3) status or a comparable fiscal
sponsor; general environmental education efforts; land acquisition, land
trusts, or conservation easements; research, unless it is in direct
support of a developed plan for specific action to alleviate an
environmental problem; environmental conferences; endowment funds; or
political campaigns. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000
each. Applications are accepted
through August 31, 2010.
SEPTEMBER
2010
The Fund for Southern Communities, a
member foundation of the Funding Exchange, brings together organizations
and donors working "to create just and sustainable communities that
are free of oppression and that embrace and celebrate all people."
Through grantmaking and related activities, the fund seeks to foster
social change initiated by community-based groups in Georgia, North
Carolina, and South Carolina. The
fund supports small community groups working to promote environmental
justice, anti-racism efforts, women's rights, youth development, LGBTQ
rights, worker's rights, civil rights and disability rights, and other
issues that address social change through community organizing. The fund
provides seed grants to new projects or general or project support to
small organizations (those with a total organizational budget of $150,000
or less). The fund does not make grants for direct services, social
services, or special events. The fund will only make grants to
organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a limited number of
501(c)(4) groups, or organizations that have a fiscal sponsor agreement.
Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 each.
September 1, 2010 by 5:00
pm is the application deadline.
The goal of this grant is to establish
hunger-free communities and learn more about effective strategies to
reduce hunger in the United States. There are two models of grants: Model
1, planning and assessment grants; Model 2, implementation grants. There
is $1 million set aside for Model 1 grants. These grants will be awarded
up to $100,000 per grantee. Applicants in Model 1 will assess hunger and
food insecurity in their community and create a plan to become
hunger-free. The remaining $4 million is set aside for grants in Model 2.
Organizations applying for Model 2 grants must have already conducted an
assessment and developed a plan to end hunger in their community. The
federal share of the cost of the activities funded by these grants will
not exceed 80%; the grantee is responsible for the remaining 20%. A
community may apply for only one model of grant; however, those
communities receiving a planning and assessment grant may apply for an
implementation grant in a future year if additional funds are made
available to continue this program. State or local governments, agencies
providing social services, public health organizations, educational
entities and other private nonprofit entities such as community-based or
faith-based organizations are eligible to apply. $5 million is available for 100 awards.
September 1, 2010 is the
application deadline.
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.
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. Their 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.
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.
The TD Charitable Foundation, the
charitable giving arm of TD Bank, has announced that it will award a
total of $1.7 million in grants through its fifth annual Housing for
Everyone grant competition to support affordable housing initiatives from
Maine to Florida. The theme of this year's competition is "Capital
Improvements for Affordable Housing." Preservation or improvement
activities must make a qualitative difference in the lives of residents,
improve the overall condition of the property, provide overall cost
savings, and/or improve energy efficiency. The foundation will award
thirty-four grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 each to eligible
housing nonprofit organizations that submit compelling proposals. Applicant
organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Code 501(c)(3) or must be a
state/local government entity; must develop or maintain affordable
housing or provide housing-related programs and services to low- and
moderate-income individuals or families; and must provide services in a
TD Bank, N.A. metro market area. Applicants must also demonstrate fiscal
responsibility and the impact they have made on affordable housing
efforts in their communities. September
3, 2010 is the application deadline.
Ronald McDonald House Charities invites
applications for their Youth Health and Well-being grant program.
Programs must be national or global in reach. Successful proposals will
directly improve the health and well-being of children, address a funding
gap or critical opportunity, produce measurable results, and be
sustainable. Grant amounts vary. Nonprofit organizations are
eligible to apply. September 7, 2010
is the application deadline.
The WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation established
in 1993 is committed to encouraging women everywhere to help others
through community service; supporting organizations dedicated to the
needs of women, children and families in crisis. Since its inception, the
WHO Foundation has granted more than $3.8 million to other non-profit
organizations supporting such issues as teen pregnancy, rape, education,
homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, and domestic violence. The WHO
Foundation supports community-focused charities that serve the overlooked
needs of women, children and families and is committed to encouraging
women everywhere to help others through volunteer service and supporting
organizations dedicated to women, children and families in need. September 7, 2010 is the application
deadline.
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family
Literacy is accepting applications for its annual national grant
competition. The grantmaking program is designed to help develop or
expand projects that support the development of literacy skills for adult
primary care givers and their children. To be eligible for funding, the
applicant organization must have nonprofit or public status and must have
been in existence for two or more years. The organization must operate an
instructional literacy program that has been in existence for at least
two years and includes one or more of the following components: literacy
for adults, parent education, pre-literacy or literacy instruction for
children pre-K to grade three, and/or intergenerational literacy
activities (parent and child together time). A total of approximately
$650,000 in grants will be awarded in 2011; grant requests should not
exceed $65,000. Completed
application packages must be received by the close of business, September
10, 2010.
Ashoka, a global community of leading
social entrepreneurs, and Staples, Inc. have announced the launch of the
fourth annual Staples/Ashoka Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition. The
global competition highlights youth-led organizations focused on social
issues affecting their communities, and is part of Ashoka's Youth
Venture, an initiative designed to identify and foster young
entrepreneurs all over the world who are creating positive change. The
competition is open to existing and new Youth Venture teams made up of
young people between the ages of 12 and 24 whose entrepreneurial ventures
are making a positive impact on communities. Nominations and entries will be accepted on a rolling basis
through September 20, 2010. Eight winners will be chosen throughout
the summer, and in October the grand-prize winner will be selected for
their outstanding impact, innovation, and potential. All eight winners
will be recognized at a TEDx conference, a national gathering of thought
leaders devoted to "Ideas Worth Spreading," on November 13,
2010, in Washington, D.C.
OCTOBER 2010
The Subaru Healthy Sprouts Award, which
is administered by the National Gardening Association and sponsored by
Subaru of America, recognizes and supports youth gardening programs that
provide education about the environment, nutrition, and hunger issues in
the United States. To be eligible, a school or organization must plan to
garden in 2011 with at least fifteen children between the ages of three
and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship
between the garden program and education related to environmental,
nutrition, and hunger issues. Thirty schools or organizations will be
selected to receive a $500 gift certificate to the Gardening with Kids
catalog and online store for basic youth gardening supplies as well as
supporting educational materials, NGA's Eat a Rainbow Kit, and a
literature package from NGA. October 1, 2010 is the application
deadline.
Do you teach in an elementary school
classroom? Do you have an idea for improving math or science instruction
in your classroom? What do you need to make learning math and science fun
for your students? What instructional items or project materials are on
your wish list? K-5 grade teachers
are invited to use Toshiba America Foundation's short application form to
describe a set of lessons or a hands-on project they would like to
introduce in their own classrooms. Toshiba America Foundation offers
grants up to $1,000 to K-5 teachers. Applications
are due on October 1st each year.
The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation
donates both new and refurbished instruments to school and after-school
music programs in the United States that lack the resources to keep up
with equipment loss due to attrition, depreciation, and wear over time,
and to accommodate students on waiting lists or who have to share instruments.
The foundation funds instrument repair and the acquisition of new
instruments. It does not provide cash grants. Priority is given to music
programs serving low-income communities, programs with little or no
budget for musical instruments, and music programs that serve the most
students out of the school population. The foundation offers three
programs of support: The Melody Program helps K-12 school
instrumental music programs that take place during the regular school
day. Public, private, and charter schools may apply; however, schools
must be Title 1 or be able to demonstrate financial need. Schools must
have an established instrumental music program (i.e. concert band,
marching band, jazz band, and/or orchestra) that has been in existence
for at least three years. Schools must have an existing inventory of
instruments. Requests should not exceed $10,000 worth (retail value) of
musical instruments. The Special Projects Program helps before-
and after-school music programs. Programs must be at least three years
old and serve primarily school-age youth from low-income families, or
students that attend Title 1 schools. Programs must have an existing
inventory of instruments. Requests should not exceed $10,000 worth
(retail value) of musical instruments. The Michael Kamen Solo Award
helps outstanding student musicians enrolled in grades eight to 12 who
cannot afford to obtain an appropriate instrument. Students must have
completed at least five years of study on their instrument to be
eligible. Instruments with a retail value of up to $20,000 are awarded.
Only students who are still in secondary school may apply. Applications
are made available by invitation only. Potential applicants must first
submit an online pre-qualification form to be considered for an invitation.
Pre-qualification forms will be
available at the foundation's Web site until October 1, 2010. For those
invited to apply, the application deadline is November 1, 2010.
Awarded programs will receive instrument donations in time for the
2011/12 school year.
The National Collegiate Inventors and
Innovators Alliance's Sustainable Vision Grants program promotes
technology innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education to create
experiential learning opportunities for students and support successful,
socially beneficial businesses. Successful Sustainable Vision grant
proposals apply breakthrough technologies to address basic human needs
such as health, food security, clean water, and affordable energy. The
program has both a domestic and global outlook. To date, twenty-four U.S.
universities have received funding through the program to develop,
commercialize, and disseminate technologies in twenty-three countries
throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. To receive a grant,
inventions and technologies must be commercially viable with an
economically sustainable business model that can be replicated. The program
may begin by addressing needs at the household or village level, but
should have the potential for regional, national, or even global impact. Programs
should further inform and expand curricula and in-the-field opportunities
offered to students. Projects must be sustainable beyond the length of
the grant and should provide a structure for ongoing collaboration and
education. Faculty from NCIIA member institutions are eligible to apply. Awards
will range from $10,000 to $50,000 each for programs of one to three
years. October 15, 2010 is the
application deadline.
The goal of the Medtronic Foundation's
HeartRescue program is to help communities understand the risk factors of
sudden cardiac arrest, recognize it when it happens and take immediate
action to help save a life when it does. The foundation awards grants
ranging in size from $5,000 to $30,000 per year to nonprofit
organizations, public institutions, schools, school districts and
government agencies to develop or improve existing components of
comprehensive high school-based SCA education. Foundation officials say
school-based training provides potential benefit throughout the community
and contributes to lifelong awareness, knowledge and skills that can lead
to more lives saved now and in the future. The deadline for the current round of funding is October 15, 2010.
CVS Caremark All Kids Can™, a program of the CVS
Caremark Charitable Trust and supported by CVS Caremark, is a five-year,
$25 million commitment to making life easier for children with
disabilities. Through this signature program, CVS Caremark and the Trust
will support nonprofit organizations that provide innovative programs and
services in local communities focused on helping children with
disabilities learn, play and succeed in life. The goals of All Kids Can
are to raise awareness in schools and in local communities about the
importance of inclusion; build barrier-free playgrounds so children of
all abilities can play side-by-side; and provide medical rehabilitation
and related services to children with disabilities. All Kids Can focuses
around three key areas of support: learn, play, and succeed. The CVS
Caremark Charitable Trust awarded $6.3 million in grants to nonprofit
organizations across the country in 2009. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2010.
NOVEMBER 2010
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 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 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 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.
DECEMBER 2010
A program of the SeaWorld & Busch
Gardens Conservation Fund, the 2011 SeaWorld & Busch Gardens
Environmental Excellence Awards will recognize the outstanding efforts of
students and teachers across the U.S. who are working at the grassroots
level to protect and preserve the environment. The Environmental
Excellence Awards program provides school and community groups with a
monetary award and other prizes in honor of their environmental projects.
The program is an awards program, not a grant program. Project applicants
should be able to demonstrate significant accomplishments that have
occurred prior to the submission deadline. Previous award-winning
projects have tackled a wide variety of environmental problems including
but not limited to habitat restoration, school yard beautification,
energy and waste reduction, environmental education and community
outreach, wildlife protection, and natural resource conservation. For the
2011 awards program, eight groups will be selected to receive a $10,000
award to benefit their project, an all-expenses-paid trip for three
students and one adult leader to a SeaWorld or Busch Gardens park for a
special awards event, and an award trophy and participation certificate
for the project leader. From the eight winning groups, one outstanding
environmental educator/leader will be selected to receive a $5,000 award,
an all-expenses-paid trip for themselves and one guest to a SeaWorld or
Busch Gardens park for a special awards event, an all-expenses-paid trip
to the National Science Teachers Association 2011 national conference,
and an award trophy and certificate. All K-12 schools (public, private,
and licensed home schools) in the U.S. are eligible to apply. Projects
must be sponsored by a formally recognized school group, such as a grade
level, classroom, or club. Community-based projects, such as those
managed and operated by community service organizations, public
recreation centers, 4-H clubs, and other public, nonprofit groups working
to protect the environment at the grassroots level are also eligible.
Individual student projects are not eligible. December
1, 2010 is the application deadline.
This award acknowledges the critical
role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and
education. Child care teachers from all 50 states and the District of
Columbia are invited to apply. Fifty teachers are selected for their
commitment and dedication to the children they serve. Of the top ten
recipients, one is selected to receive the Helene Marks Award as National
Child Care Teacher of the Year. Eligible applicants must be full-time
child care teachers employed in a home, group or center-based program
that is fully compliant with local and state regulations for operating
child care programs; must be working as paid, full-time child care
teachers in their current regulated program for a minimum of 36 months (3
years) by December 2010. Applicants may apply having worked in a teaching
position for the same child care entity for 36 months (3 years) in more
than one location. Applicants employed by a U.S. Military child care
facility must be in their current location for a minimum of 12 months.
Applicants must work a minimum of 32 hours per week, 12 months per year
at the same center. Teachers must be with the same children for 10
consecutive months. Programs must be open a minimum of 10 hours a day, 5
days a week, 12 months per year. Applicants must be teachers of infant,
toddler or preschool age children. Only one teacher per application may
apply for this award. Only one application per center may be submitted.
Multi-site agencies may submit one application per site. TLLCCF Child
Care Teacher Award winners from 1994 to 2006 may apply. Fifty grants will be awarded at $1,000
each. Applications are due December 6, 2010.
The Pepsi Refresh Project is an online grant program
which makes available millions of dollars to be granted to projects which
are intended to improve communities through an online, democratic voting
process ("Grant Program"). The Grant Program is open to individuals,
for profit organizations (which have a maximum of $25 million in annual
revenue) and non-profit organizations (see Section 1 below for more
eligibility requirements). The Grant Program consists of six (6)
categories (1) HEALTH – fostering wellness; (2) ARTS & CULTURE –
celebrating the arts; (3) FOOD & SHELTER – ideas for providing food
and shelter for the community; (4) NEIGHBORHOODS – building better
communities; (5) EDUCATION – helping people learn at any age; and (6) THE
PLANET – ideas which help the planet. Each month, Pepsi awards up to $1.3
million to winners. Applications
may be submitted through December 15, 2010.
The Walmart Foundation strives to
provide opportunities that improve the lives of individuals in our
communities including our customers and associates. Through financial
contributions, in-kind donations and volunteerism, the Walmart Foundation
supports initiatives focused on enhancing opportunities in our four main
focus areas: Education Workforce Development / Economic Opportunity
Environmental Sustainability Health and Wellness The Walmart Foundation
has a particular interest in supporting the following populations:
veterans and military families, traditionally underserved groups, the
disability community and people impacted by natural disasters. The
following organizations are eligible to seek funding from the Walmart
Store and Sam’s Club Giving Programs: organizations with current
tax-exempt status; recognized government entities: State, County and City
agencies, including law enforcement and fire departments; Volunteer Fire
Departments with current tax-exempt status or that operate as an entity
of a recognized government agency, as demonstrated by primary funding and
documented by a letter from that agency; K-12 Public Schools/Districts,
Charter Schools, Community/Junior Colleges, State Colleges and
Universities; private schools and colleges with current tax-exempt
status; and churches and other
faith based organizations with propose projects that address and benefit
the needs of the community at large. December
31, 2010 is the deadline.
Disney, together with Youth Service America (YSA), is
proud to offer Disney’s Friends for Change Grants to help kids that are
making environmentally friendly changes in their communities. Disney’s
Friends for Change is a program from Disney that encourages kids
everywhere to take steps together with their friends to help the planet.
The Friends for Change Grants will fund kids’ projects that help the
environment and will look to engage children ages 5-18 as leaders in
their communities. Disney, working with YSA, will award 150 $500 grants
throughout 2010. Disney’s Friends for Change Grants are open to schools,
organizations and individuals planning service projects and will focus on
projects implemented by children ages 5-18. The goal of each grant is to
inspire children to work with their families, friends, schools and
communities to address critical needs in their local, national and global
communities. To be eligible, projects will need to be done any time
between September and November 2010 and mobilizes young people around the
world to make a positive impact in their communities. Applications will be received through
December 31, 2010.
MARCH 2011
The Title X Family Planning program is
administered within the Office of Public Health and Science, Office of
Population Affairs (OPA) by the Office of Family Planning (OFP). In
fiscal year 2010, Congress appropriated approximately $317,491 million
for family planning activities supported under Title X. At least 90
percent of the appropriation is used for clinical family planning
services as described in the statute and regulations. In calendar year 2008, 88 Title X
grantees provided family planning services to approximately five million
women and men through a network of more than 4,500 community-based
clinics that include State and local health departments, tribal
organizations, hospitals, university health centers, independent clinics,
community health centers, faith-based organizations, and other public and
private nonprofit agencies. In approximately 75% of U.S. counties, there
is at least one clinic that receives Title X funds and provides services
as required under the Title X statute. The Title X program supports three
key functions, authorized under the Title X statute aimed at improving
the quality of family planning services and assisting clinics with
responding to client needs. These functions include: (1) training for
family planning clinic personnel through ten regional general training
programs and three national training programs that focus on clinical
training, enhancing quality family planning services for males, and/or
coordination of training activities on the national level; (2) data
collection and family planning research aimed at improving the delivery
of family planning services; and, (3) information dissemination and
community based education and outreach activities. These functions help
to ensure that family planning services are evidence-based and of high
quality. The Title X family planning
program is intended to assist individuals in determining the number and
spacing of their children. This promotes positive birth outcomes and
healthy families. The education, counseling, and medical services
available in Title X-funded clinic settings assist couples in achieving
these goals. $35 million is
available to fund approximately 12 grants. March 29, 2011 is the application deadline.
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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 W.K. Kellogg Foundation launches a five-year, $75
million initiative called America Healing that aims to improve life
outcomes for vulnerable children and their families by promoting racial
healing and eliminating barriers to opportunities. During the first
phase, 119 community-based organizations receive grants totaling $14.6
million to support efforts among racial and ethnic groups that increase
opportunities for children in healthcare and other areas. 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 Centene Foundation for Quality Healthcare strives to
support proactive and innovative strategies that improve the quality of
healthcare for low-income individuals and families. This is accomplished
through an inspired philanthropic giving plan that seeks to promote
efforts and activities that identify and address core causes of unequal
access and treatment in healthcare. The Foundation’s primary functions
include: creating and supporting preventive initiatives; leveraging
additional resources and revenues; and expanding healthcare services to
the indigent and influencing public policy through non-partisan analysis
or public discussions. Currently, Centene Corporation has health plans
and business interests in Arizona, Indiana, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio,
Texas, Wisconsin, Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida. Eligible
applicants must be Section 501(c)(3) public charities located in states
where Centene Corporation conducts business. The Foundation favors
collaborations that are inclusive of target populations and key
initiatives and lead applicants cannot hold a service provider contract
with any Centene subsidiary. Interested organizations should submit a 2-3
page letter of inquiry. Full proposals are accepted by invitation only. 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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More than 75 years ago when the predecessors of CHS
were formed, the organizations made a commitment to build a strong future
for their producer-owners and communities they reached. Today the CHS
Foundation continues to carry out that commitment by supporting education
and leadership programs that invest in the future of agriculture,
cooperative business and rural America. The CHS Foundation grants up to
$1,000 to innovative academic and leadership programs that strengthen
student learning and enhance professional development. Examples include:
leadership training opportunities, mentorship programs, professional
development experiences and student fundraising efforts. Funds are
awarded to campus-sanctioned club/organization that have an
agricultural-related focus. 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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The Commonwealth Fund promotes high-performing
healthcare systems that achieve improved access, quality and efficiency,
particularly for society's most vulnerable individuals, including those
with low-incomes, the uninsured, minority Americans, young children,
people with disabilities and the elderly. The fund awards grants to
tax-exempt organizations and institutions and public agencies engaged in
a range of fields including: healthcare quality improvement and
efficiency; patient-centered coordinated care; quality of care for frail
elders; state high performance health systems; and fellowship in minority
health policy. For grants in amounts less than or equal to $50,000, the
median award has been approximately $20,000. The Commonwealth Fund
encourages and accepts unsolicited requests on an ongoing basis. 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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The Hanley Family Foundation, Inc.
(HFF) was created to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
alcoholism, chemical dependency and addictive behavior, including support
for related research and education. It is a nonprofit corporation
recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt under Section
501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Each year it makes grants to
organizations that are themselves tax exempt under Section 501©(3) and
that qualify as public charities as described in Section 509(a)(1), (2)
or (3). The Foundation Board reviews grant requests periodically. If your
organization has a project that would further the stated corporate
purpose of HFF, you may submit either a brief inquiry describing the
project for preliminary screening or a full proposal for funding online. 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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