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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 student’s 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
Pre-college 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 our grant
making programs. The majority of our grants fit within one of the
following areas: Conservation and Sustainability; Safe and Healthy
Children and Families; Global Education in Science, Engineering,
Technology, and Business; Business and Community Partnerships, and Workforce
Skills Today for Tomorrow. Ongoing deadline.
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Grant applications are accepted for efforts affecting
health and nutrition. The Allen Foundation focuses on nutritional research,
education and training to improve the health of children, young adults
and mothers during pregnancy and after birth. Ongoing deadline.
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The Allstate Foundation awards program grants focusing
on personal safety and security, neighborhood revitalization and
financial planning and education. Examples of funded projects include:
fire safety; child safety advocacy; structured after-school programs with
initiatives safeguard against gangs and delinquency; automobile passenger
safety; and anti-drinking and driving programs. Ongoing deadline.
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The A.L. Mailman Family Foundation focuses on
improving the systems and policies that impact very young children and
their families. As a small national foundation with a broad vision
of quality early care and education they aim to be strategic and catalytic
with their dollars. Their goal is to promote the building of sustainable
systems that provide access to high quality early learning experiences
for all children. They attempt to effect system-wide change by
encouraging responsive public policies. The Foundation funds the
creation and dissemination of curricula, materials or tools that promote
quality. They fund advocacy and strategic communication to inform
and build public will. They fund applied research designed to
inform policy and improve practice. Finally, they support funder
collaboratives to expand their learning and broaden their sphere of
influence. The Foundation seeks to support children in the context
of their families and communities. Quality care and education embraces
the values of family support, cultural competence and sensitivity to the
social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of the child. The
A. L. Mailman Family Foundation strives to ensure that parents,
caregivers, and teachers have the knowledge and support they need and
that every child is nurtured by informed, skilled and caring adults. Most
grants are funded in a range of $25,000 to $35,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The AE Foundation and its FREE initiative raises funds
and enlists volunteers for projects that improve the quality of life
where AE associates and customers live, work and play. Committed to
giving back to the customers and communities who have contributed to
their success, the AE Foundation funds teen and college student programs
that contain one or more of the FREE values. AE supports communities in
the following four ways: 1. Gift Card Donations for Events: AE donates a
limited number of $25 gift cards to college and high school sponsored
drug-free events that strive to keep teens and college students safe; 2.
Financial Grants: Each year, the AE Foundation will allocate a limited
amount of money to nonprofit, public charities with tax exempt status under
Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code that fall within the
scope of the mission statement; 3. Fundraising Card Programs: Schools and
nonprofit organizations may use AE Gift Cards to help raise money for
computer labs, school repairs, music programs, etc.; and 4. Eagle Salute
Associate Volunteer Program: The American Eagle Outfitters EAGLE SALUTE
Program is a global initiative designed to support their associates'
volunteer efforts by providing a grant to the charitable organizations
where they perform at least 25 hours of community service per calendar
year. Ongoing deadline.
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Aflac's philanthropic efforts in the community can be
seen in four areas: health, education, youth, and the arts. From
contributing to the John B. Amos
Cancer Center
to helping underwrite the creation of a new library, Aflac is a vital
part of the Columbus,
Georgia
community. Aflac grants range from $1,500 to $2 million. Ongoing deadline.
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The American Honda Foundation reflects the basic tenets,
beliefs and philosophies of the Honda companies, which are characterized
by the following: Dreamful
(imaginative), Creative, Youthful, Foresightful (forward-thinking),
Scientific, Humanistic, and 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, we 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 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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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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The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many projects
as its annual resources allow. All applicant organizations or sponsoring
agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue
Code Section 501, in order to be eligible for funding (this includes most
schools and non-profit organizations). All projects must promote understanding of environmental
issues; focus on hands-on involvement; involve
children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school); promote
interaction and cooperation within the group; help young people develop
planning and problem solving skills; include adult supervision; and
commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation (specific
requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded). Generally,
the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500. Deadlines for submitting grant
applications are June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31,
annually.
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The Cardinal Health Foundation was formed in 2001 as a
focal point of Cardinal Health’s community-relations efforts. The
Foundation’s initial funding resulted from the merger of Allegiance
Corporation with Cardinal Health. Supported by the global resources of
the Cardinal Health family of companies and more than 55,000 employees
around the world, the Foundation’s mission is to support employees’
interests and to advance and fund programs that improve access to and
delivery of health care services. The Foundation focuses their energy and
resources on three primary program areas: employee volunteers and
community involvement; healthy and livable
communities; and health care partnerships. Specific themes derived from
the company’s values will guide Cardinal Health's support. They place
greater focus on programs that fit the following criteria: improve the
health, livability and vitality in communities where they have
operations; utilize the core expertise of Cardinal Health, its employees
and its partners to provide leadership and mobilize others; apply
innovative solutions in collaboration with their businesses and/or other
partners; offer opportunities for involvement by Cardinal Health
employees; and demonstrate measurable results. Ongoing deadline.
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The principal purpose and
mission of the foundation is to support children's welfare efforts that
emphasize healthcare facilities and programs and the prevention/
treatment of hearing impairment. The foundation was founded by Bill
Carls, who created Numatics, a leading worldwide manufacturer of
industrial air valves. Other focus areas include recreational,
educational and welfare programs, especially for children who are
disadvantaged, and preservation of natural areas, open space, historic
buildings and areas having special natural beauty or significance. The
Carls Foundation has no formal application for grant requests. A letter
of inquiry is not required and phone calls are welcome. In the past, all
grants have been made to non-profit organizations with 501(c) (3)
tax-exempt status. Ongoing
deadline.
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Andrew Carnegie’s charge that the Corporation dedicate
itself to the “advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding”
has led it, over nearly 100 years of work, to support efforts to improve
teaching and learning that have the potential to make a lasting and
long-term contribution to the field of education. That history resonates
throughout their current educational work in education, which is focused
on three major areas: 1) advancing literacy: reading to learn, 2) urban
school reform, and 3) teacher education reform. A theme that unites these
subprograms is the overall goal of increasing access to quality education
and a rich educational experience for all students that will prepare them
for success in today’s knowledge-based economy. Grants are usually
awarded in the range of $750 - $250,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Cartridges 4 Kids™ is a recognized leader in
designing award-winning and unique environmentally smart fundraising
programs. In 2000, they introduced the Cartridges 4 Kids Printer Cartridge and
Cell-Phone Fundraising Program™. This award-winning
fundraising program encourages the community to recycle their empty
printer cartridges and used cell-phones through the Cartridges 4 Kids
Program™. This in turn helps to generate much needed
funds for the benefit of Schools and Non-profit Organizations and at the
same time, reduces the amount of recyclable material that enters our
landfills. Participation in the C4K Program is free, and there is
absolutely no selling involved. The Cartridges 4 Kids Program pays
top dollar - up to $10.00 for empty printer cartridges and up to $25.00
for cell phones. By participating in the program, your organization can
expect to earn up to $1,500.00 in its first year alone! Ongoing deadline.
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The Ceres Foundation has
decided to focus on programs that aim to produce permanent improvements
in peoples' lives by means of short-term interventions. Such programs
address acute problems that block people's chances at critical moments in
their lives. Interventions may take a few months, or even a few years,
but in the end they enable beneficiaries to overcome the obstacles in
their way, and to shift their lives onto promising paths. The Ceres
Foundation will favor applicants who can best demonstrate a tangible,
direct connection between the services their programs provide and the
positive shifts that take place in individuals' lives. They will also
give preference to organizations whose chances of success can be
significantly increased by our support. None of these criteria are
absolute, and they are still in the process of defining their niche.
However, these criteria imply that they are now less likely to support
programs that provide educational enrichment, services for the
handicapped, or activity centers for children — all highly worthwhile
endeavors, but not within their scope. In 2004, the Foundation funded 15
grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The mission
of the Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) is to provide for and support
inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and others
around them to lead healthy, satisfying and enriched lives. To
fulfill this mission the Foundation acts as grant maker, innovator and
volunteer for four main programs: Education, Children’s Advocacy,
Medical Research & Issues and The Arts. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Chatlos Foundation provides grants to organizations
involved with social concerns. This encompasses secular community
programs which provide direct services such as child welfare, vocational
training, prison alternatives, concerns for the aged and disabled, and
men, women and families in crisis. Grants range in size from $2,500 to
$10,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Child Care and
Development Funds (CCDF) are administered by the Georgia Child Care
Council through a competitive bid process. In general, these funds pay
for: 1) program improvements, and programs for children with disabilities
for early childhood and school-age children, and 2) technical assistance,
training, and the operation of child care resource and referral agencies.
These funds are not awarded to buy land, buildings, or any equipment
costing over $1,000. Approximately $6.5 million is available each year.
Funded projects target low income, working families. Requests for Proposals (RFP) have
been traditionally distributed in late winter or early spring and outline
the services that will be purchased during the next federal fiscal year.
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