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The Abbott Laboratories
Fund (The Fund) is an Illinois not–for–profit, philanthropic corporation
established in 1951 by Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories provides
the primary financial support of the Abbott Laboratories Fund. Currently
the Fund provides support through cash grants to recipients who operate
in the areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and
public policy. The Fund generally
gives preference to requests for one–time contributions and for
programmatic and operating purposes.
All Grant requests are accepted on–line and require the following
information: Description of your organization's mission; Confirmation of
current 501 (c) (3) U.S. Internal Revenue Service; Geographic area
served; Description of the project(s) / programs(s) for which support is
requested; Amount of money requested; Budget information; and List of
corporations and foundations supporting the organization. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Actuarial Foundation –
through its Advancing Student Achievement Mentoring program – awards
monetary grants to schools and groups throughout the United States and
Canada. The basic requirement for schools or groups seeking funding is
that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the
teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools. Advancing Student Achievement is a
grant program that brings together actuaries and educators in local
classroom environments with the belief that interaction with real-world
mentors will boost students interest and achievement in math. The
Actuarial Foundation can provide a local network of actuaries ready to
participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math concepts
from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying for grants will be
given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and
create a “love of math” in each student.
Ongoing deadline.
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Adidas corporate giving is
provided selectively and focuses on the following areas of engagement:
Sports within a social context; Kids and Youth; Education; Preventive
Health Projects (preferably sports related); and Relief efforts. The Adidas Group supports projects
which show sustainable benefits to the communities where they live and
operate. Consideration is given to
organizations which complement their corporate philosophy and the core
values of the Adidas Group. They need to hold a recognized reputation for
integrity in program implementation, financial management and project
effectiveness. Corporate giving at
the Adidas Group can take the form of: cash donations, donations in kind
(products, equipment, services, and know-how) and corporate
volunteering. Ongoing deadline.
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This is a competitive
grant program to educate students about math, science, technology, and
engineering. Before submitting your proposal please consider these
objectives and make sure that your grant fulfills this mission. The following guidelines must be
adhered to in order to receive the AIAA Foundation Classroom Grant:
1. Teacher must be a current AIAA Educator Associate member or an AIAA
Professional member actively engaged as a K-12 classroom educator prior
to receiving the grant; 2. One grant per teacher will be considered under
this program. An Educator Associate may apply for up to $200 of grant
funding. (NOTE: THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO LEGO GRANTS). LEGO
GRANTS: Grants will be made for up to $100 per team for participation in
robotics competitions. The AIAA Foundation should be acknowledged as a
team sponsor. A maximum one-time grant of up to $200 (two Educator
Associate members) will be granted to each school for participation in a
robotics competition; and 3. The grant proposal must include: a full
one-page synopsis of project including how the project relates to the
AIAA purpose, how the funds are to be used, and itemized price list of
the items proposed for purchase; 4. Failure to complete any of the
required information will result in the rejection of the proposal; 5.
Grants are limited to a maximum of five Educator Associates per school.
Requests may not be combined to purchase a single item in excess of $200.
The purchases must be separate items (i.e. cannot be one $1,000 item)
with the following restriction: The grant proposal must be accompanied by
a full one-page synopsis of how the requested funds are to be used, and a
separate itemized price list of the items proposed for purchase from each
teacher requesting funds; 6. Grants will be considered on a quarterly
basis in January, March, June, and September. Grants must be received one
month prior to be considered for the upcoming cycle. For example, grant proposals
to be evaluated in January must be received by AIAA by 30 November; 7.
Funds must be spent on the proposed items. The AIAA Foundation reserves
the right not to reimburse items that were not on the original proposal,
unless the item is no longer available and prior approval is given by the
AIAA Staff Liaison; 8. Upon approval of the grant, a letter of commitment
will be sent to the teacher. Reimbursement for items purchased after the
grant approval will be made upon submission of receipts to AIAA Headquarters.
A check will be mailed to the school within three weeks; 9. Funds must be
used within six months of approval or the funds will revert back to the
AIAA Foundation; and 10. Teachers are encouraged to send pictures of the
purchased items in use by students as well as copies of any publicity
involving the purchased items and related activities. The AIAA Foundation
reserves the right to allow/disallow other items not listed above at the
discretion of the Precollege Outreach Committee. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Airborne Teacher Trust
Fund invites elementary and middle school teachers from public and
private schools throughout the country to submit proposals for art and
music programs that their schools are unable to fund. A panel of judges
will then review and select proposals quarterly and awards will be
announced monthly. Teachers and their schools will receive grants from
$200 to $10,000 to be used to implement their programs. At the conclusion
of a program, the selected teacher(s) will supply Airborne with a recap,
which will then be posted on their website. Ongoing
deadline.
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In
2001, Alcoa Foundation will make $21 million in grants around the world.
Communities where Alcoa has a presence are the primary focus of their grant
making programs. The majority of their
grants fit within one of the following areas: Conservation and
Sustainability; Safe and Healthy Children and Families; Global Education
in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Business; Business and Community
Partnerships, and Workforce Skills Today for Tomorrow. Ongoing deadline.
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Grant applications are accepted for efforts affecting
health and nutrition. The Allen
Foundation focuses on nutritional research, education and training to
improve the health of children, young adults and mothers during pregnancy
and after birth. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Allstate Foundation awards program grants focusing
on personal safety and security, neighborhood revitalization and
financial planning and education.
Examples of funded projects include: fire safety; child safety
advocacy; structured after-school programs with initiatives safeguard
against gangs and delinquency; automobile passenger safety; and
anti-drinking and driving programs.
Ongoing deadline.
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The A.L. Mailman Family Foundation focuses on
improving the systems and policies that impact very young children and
their families. As a small national foundation with a broad vision
of quality early care and education they aim to be strategic and
catalytic with their dollars. Their goal is to promote the building of
sustainable systems that provide access to high quality early learning
experiences for all children. They attempt to effect system-wide
change by encouraging responsive public policies. The Foundation
funds the creation and dissemination of curricula, materials or tools
that promote quality. They fund advocacy and strategic
communication to inform and build public will. They fund applied
research designed to inform policy and improve practice. Finally,
they support funder collaboratives to expand their learning and broaden their
sphere of influence. The Foundation seeks to support children in
the context of their families and communities. Quality care and
education embraces the values of family support, cultural competence and
sensitivity to the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of the
child. The A. L. Mailman Family Foundation strives to ensure that
parents, caregivers, and teachers have the knowledge and support they
need and that every child is nurtured by informed, skilled and caring
adults. Most grants are funded in
a range of $25,000 to $35,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The AE Foundation and its FREE initiative raises funds
and enlists volunteers for projects that improve the quality of life
where AE associates and customers live, work and play. Committed to giving
back to the customers and communities who have contributed to their
success, the AE Foundation funds teen and college student programs that
contain one or more of the FREE values.
AE supports communities in the following four ways: 1. Gift Card
Donations for Events: AE donates a limited number of $25 gift cards to
college and high school sponsored drug-free events that strive to keep
teens and college students safe; 2. Financial Grants: Each year, the AE
Foundation will allocate a limited amount of money to nonprofit, public
charities with tax exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal
Revenue Code that fall within the scope of the mission statement; 3.
Fundraising Card Programs: Schools and nonprofit organizations may use AE
Gift Cards to help raise money for computer labs, school repairs, music
programs, etc.; and 4. Eagle Salute Associate Volunteer Program: The
American Eagle Outfitters EAGLE SALUTE Program is a global initiative
designed to support their associates' volunteer efforts by providing a
grant to the charitable organizations where they perform at least 25
hours of community service per calendar year. Ongoing deadline.
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Aflac's philanthropic efforts in the community can be
seen in four areas: health, education, youth, and the arts. From
contributing to the John B. Amos Cancer Center to helping underwrite the
creation of a new library, Aflac is a vital part of the Columbus, Georgia
community. Aflac grants range from $1,500 to $2 million. Ongoing
deadline.
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The American Honda Foundation reflects the basic
tenets, beliefs and philosophies of the Honda companies, which are
characterized by the following: Dreamful
(imaginative), Creative, Youthful, Foresightful (forward-thinking),
Scientific, Humanistic, Innovative.
The American Honda Foundation provides grants in the fields
of youth education and scientific education to the following: Educational
institutions, K-12; accredited higher education institutions (colleges
and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools;
scholarship and fellowship programs at selected colleges and/or
universities or through selected non-profit organizations; other
scientific and education-related, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations;
gifted student programs; media concerning youth education and/or scientific
education; private, non-profit scientific and/or youth education
projects; other non-profit, tax-exempt, institutions in the fields of
youth education and scientific education; and programs pertaining to
academic or curriculum development that emphasize innovative educational
methods and techniques. Since its
inception, the American Honda Foundation has provided more than 401
grants for more than $18.1 million.
Ongoing deadline.
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Support may be on the way for your classroom budget.
As an AIAA Educator Associate, you’re invited to apply for a Classroom
Grant from the AIAA Foundation. Here’s how it works. Are you a K-12 teacher
who develops or applies science, mathematics, and technology in your
curriculum? If the answer is “yes,” you may qualify for a grant of up to
$200 per individual request to supplement your learning program. Each
school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year. You can use your
grant for classroom demonstration kits and science supplies, math and
science software, graphing calculators, supplies for making flying
objects (what kid can resist the chance to build and launch a rocket?),
supplies for robotic programs, and other materials to help you make
science, mathematics, and technology come alive in your classroom. Proposals are reviewed year round, 30
days before quarterly meetings held in January, March, June and
September. Ongoing deadline.
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Grants made by the American Legacy Foundation will
further its goal of creating tobacco-free generations. At the heart of
Legacy's grant program is the effort to identify new and improved ways to
develop effective tobacco control programs. Awards issued for innovative grants and
research demonstration projects (“grants”) must address one or more of
Legacy’s Goals to reduce youth tobacco use; reduce exposure to
second-hand smoke among all ages and populations; or increase successful
quit rates among all ages and populations. Legacy expects to issue nonrenewable
grants in the range of $20,000 to $100,000 per year. Ongoing deadline.
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Through down payment assistance and community
redevelopment programs, AmeriDream, Inc. expands affordable housing
opportunities not only to first-time homebuyers but to all low- and
moderate-income individuals and families who wish to achieve
homeownership. Additionally, as a non-profit organization, AmeriDream
works to promote the value of homeownership as a strong foundation that
supports lasting communities and individual prosperity. Ongoing
deadlines.
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The Anheuser-Busch
Foundation funds education, healthcare, youth/minority development, arts
and environment programs in areas where the alcoholic beverage
distributor operates. The foundation considers grants from $15,000 to
more than $100,000. Anheuser owns breweries, as well as the Busch Gardens
and Sea World Parks. Breweries are located in Fairfield & Los
Angeles, CA; Fort Collins, CO; Jacksonville, FL; Cartersville, GA; St.
Louis; Newark, NJ; Merrimack, NH; Baldwinsville, NY; Columbus, OH;
Houston; and Williamsburg, VA. Theme parks are located in San Diego;
Orlando & Tampa, FL; San Antonio, TX; and Williamsburg. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Annenberg Foundation provides support for projects
within its grant-making interest areas of education and youth, arts and
culture, civic and community, and health. The Foundation only considers
organizations defined as a public charity and tax exempt under Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Annenberg Foundation accepts letters of inquiry at all times
during the year and there are no deadlines. After review of the
inquiry by Foundation staff, the applicant will be contacted
within 6 to 8 weeks as to the status of the request. Ongoing deadline.
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Since 1948, the
Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for
disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The
primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human
service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the
needs of today's vulnerable children and families. In general, the grant
making of the Annie E. Casey Foundation is limited to initiatives that
have significant potential to demonstrate innovative policy, service
delivery, and community supports for children and families. Most grantees
have been invited by the Foundation to participate in these
projects. Organizations wishing to
send a proposal to the Foundation should submit a letter of no more than
three typewritten pages describing the organization, its programs, the
amount of funds requested, and a brief explanation of how the proposed
work fits within the mission of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Ongoing
deadline.
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The A. O. Smith Foundation, founded in 1955, is a
private, nonprofit organization that contributes to qualifying
charitable, educational, scientific, literary, and civic organizations
located primarily in communities where A. O. Smith Corporation has
facilities. Support for the Foundation comes from the profits of A. O.
Smith Corporation. Since its founding, the Foundation has provided nearly
$20 million in financial support for worthwhile community programs and
organizations. A. O. Smith
Foundation contributions are aimed at: strengthening higher education
throughout the country; promoting the civic, cultural, and social welfare
of communities; and advancing medical research and improving local health
services. Ongoing deadline.
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In 1985, the Armstrong
Foundation was formed to enhance the neighborhoods in which they live and
work. Millions of dollars each year have been donated to community caring
efforts. Today, the Foundation philanthropy takes many forms and is
largely allocated to the causes their employees are passionate
about. The primary objectives of
the Armstrong Foundation Contributions Program are as follows: improve
the quality of life in communities in which Armstrong employees live and
work; support higher education as it relates to
employees (meaning scholarships and higher education gift matching);
provide emergency support to members of the Armstrong community in
crises; and other appropriate initiatives as determined by the Foundation
Board of Directors from time to time.
Ongoing deadline.
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The
mission of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is to promote positive
change in people’s lives and to build and enhance the communities in
which they live. The Foundation has an especially strong interest in
supporting innovative endeavors leading to better circumstances for
low-income youth and their families.
The geographic focus of the Foundation includes Arizona, Georgia,
and South Carolina. Ongoing deadline.
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AstraZeneca supports
nonprofit health care organizations and programs across the US through a
contributions program administered through the company’s six regional
business centers. In 2005, they
provided almost $780 million in monetary and product donations. Awards vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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The AT&T Foundation
provides grants to organizations and programs that enrich the quality of
life, with an emphasis on improving education, advancing community development,
addressing vital community needs and enhancing unique cultural
assets. The AT&T Foundation
funds programs designed to: enhance education by integrating new
technologies and increasing learning opportunities; improve economic
development through technology and local initiatives; provide vital
assistance to key community-based organizations; support cultural
institutions that make a community unique; and advance the goals and meet
the needs of diverse populations. Ongoing
deadline.
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Autodesk plays an active
role in the communities where employees live and work. Their Community
Relations program, established in 1989, offers assistance to local
nonprofit organizations that meet program criteria. Financial assistance and product grants
are their way of giving back to the communities in which Autodesk®
employees live and work. In Fiscal
Year 2004, Autodesk granted over US$500,000 in financial grants and over
$350,000 in software products to qualifying nonprofits (the majority of
monetary donations were made to Health & Human Services). To be considered for financial grants,
organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The
mission of the Community Relations Department is to support the
communities where Autodesk employees live and work; therefore, they give
preference to organizations that use grant money in communities where
Autodesk® has a business presence. Typical grants range from $1,000 to
$3,000. They give all proposals equal consideration, provided they do not
have strong political or religious affiliations, or have a core message
or practice of discrimination. Ongoing deadline.
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The Bamford-Lahey Children’s Foundation was established in July
of 2000 for the purpose of conducting and supporting programs that will
enhance the linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional development of
children. At this time, the resources of the Foundation will target
projects designed to enhance the language development of children who
have difficulty learning their native language. Research suggests that
from seven to fourteen percent of children in this country experience
language-learning problems; many of them have no history of other
contributing developmental problems. Difficulty communicating
with others can have devastating effects on the development of social and
cognitive skills, as well as the development of self-esteem and general
emotional well being. All too frequently preschool children with
language-learning difficulties continue to have problems with both spoken
and written language in the school years and are often described as
‘learning disabled.’ Although considerable basic research has
been carried out in the effort to understand the bases of
language-learning problems, less research has been done to determine how
such children might be helped to learn language. The Foundation is
interested in supporting programs that will have a near-term impact on
the language learning of children with developmental language disorders.
The Foundation will consider making one or two grants a year through
other non-profit organizations (e.g., universities, hospitals, public
schools) for projects that are directly related to its immediate
objectives if indirect costs are not involved. Proposals for this
type of funding will only be considered for one-year projects where costs
are under $20,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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At Bank of America,
supporting educational initiatives in the communities where the company
operates is as critical to the success of those communities as it is to
the company. Education, more than any other cause or social service
directly affects all aspects of economic prosperity and quality of life
in every community. Bank of America communities, its citizens and the
company all benefit from an educational system that sets high standards
and outcomes in academic achievement. As a result, Bank of America
supports education initiatives through the company's charitable giving
arm, the Bank of America Foundation. Bank of America Foundation supports
effective, broad-based, inclusive programs that serve a diverse
population through local market-based educational efforts.
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Bank One Corporate
Contributions philosophy is to "think globally but act
locally." While contributions strategy and policy are determined on
a centralized basis for the entire corporation, contribution decisions
and implementation are carried out autonomously at the local level. This
ensures that decisions are responsive to both local needs and
opportunities. Central to their history and culture is the principle of
working to improve the communities they serve. To maximize the impact of
their contributions, they concentrate on issues where they, as a financial
services institution, can build capacity and have the greatest long-term
effect, particularly in the areas of Community Development, Civic
Leadership and the Arts, Education and Human Services. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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Barnes & Noble
considers requests for local and regional support from non-profit
organizations in the communities they serve. Since funding is limited, they
do not contribute to grant or scholarship programs, religious
organizations, sports teams or events, political organizations, or
medical and health-related causes. However, they support organizations
that focus on literacy, the arts or education (K - 12). Barnes &
Noble assess the merit of each request on an individual basis. Ongoing
deadline.
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The
Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between Major League
Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that was
established in 1999 through a $10 million commitment by Major League
Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. The mission
of BTF is to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in
baseball and softball throughout the world by funding programs, fields,
coaches' training, and the purchase of uniforms and equipment to
encourage and maintain youth participation in the game. Grants are
designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable applicants to address
needs unique to their communities. The funds are intended to finance a
new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative
effort, or obtain facilities or equipment. BTF provides grants to
non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in both rural and urban
communities. BTF awards an average of 30 grants per year totaling more
than $1.5 million. The average grant amount is $51,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The Baxter International
Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc., a
global medical products and services company. Like Baxter, the foundation
supports the development of better, more accessible care, delivered as
economically as possible. The Baxter International Foundation funds
initiatives that benefit the entire health field. These include projects
that improve quality, cost-effectiveness, access or education, and may be
designed as models for larger programs. Ongoing deadline.
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The Ben & Jerry's
Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots
organizations throughout the United States which
facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying
conditions of societal and environmental problems. Although the Ben &
Jerry's Foundation doesn't prioritize any particular issue area for
funding, they do focus on the types of activities and strategies an
organization uses for creating social change in any number of areas. The
Foundation will only consider proposals from grassroots, constituent-led
organizations that are organizing for systemic social change. They
support programs and projects that are examples of creative
problem-solving. Grant applicants
need to demonstrate that their projects will lead to societal, institutional
and/or environmental change; address the root causes of social or
environmental problems; and lead to new ways of thinking and acting.
Projects must help ameliorate an unjust or destructive situation by
empowering constituents; facilitate leadership development and strengthen
the self-empowerment efforts of those who have traditionally been
disenfranchised in our society; and support movement building and
collective action. Applicants should develop
a plan for long-term viability; articulate a clear analysis of the
underlying causes of the problem; and outline specific goals and
strategies of their organizing campaign or program. Awards are granted
ranging from $1,001 - $15,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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Best
Buy now offers grants to help increase the recycling opportunities
available in communities across the country. Grants will range from $500
to $1,500, depending on the size of and scope of the program hosted by
nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, or public-private
partnerships. Priority for funding will be given to not-for-profit
groups, but any organization or group is welcome to apply. Organizations
can provide reuse or recycling events. Best Buy will offer Gift Cards,
cash or a combination of both to assist organizations in providing
opportunities for environmentally responsible recycling. Ongoing deadline.
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Established in 2004 with
the goal of creating a positive, long-lasting impact on the communities
BJ’s serves, BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s mission is the enhancement and
enrichment of community programs that primarily benefit children and
families. The majority of BJ’s Charitable Foundation giving is focused on
organizations that: promote the safety, security and well-being of
children and families; support education and health programs; provide
community service opportunities; and aid in hunger and disaster relief.
All funding requests must meet the following criteria: the proposal must
be from an organization that is tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code and recognized as a “public charity” by the IRS;
the program must align with BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s mission of
supporting children and families in the specific areas of safety,
security and well-being, education, health, community, hunger/homelessness
and disaster relief; and the program must positively impact communities
where BJ’s Clubs are located. Ongoing
deadline.
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At Blockbuster, they are committed to
supporting the communities that their members and employees call home.
They do this through outreach programs and partnerships designed to
deliver measurable, positive results -- on both national and local
levels. Wherever possible, they incorporate cash contributions with
volunteerism and in-kind donations to achieve maximum impact. At
Blockbuster, their community relations activities are designed to utilize
corporate and employee resources and talents to benefit the communities
they serve by supporting organizations which impact children/families,
reflect a film/video focus or fulfill specific company operating
objectives related to diversity and employment. In order to better evaluate the many contribution
requests the company receives each day, Blockbuster has established
formal giving guidelines. The company will consider requests from
non-profit organizations that meet one or more of the following
requirements: project has film/video industry focus, project impacts
children/families, project supports a particular Blockbuster business
objective, i.e., employment, and project has clearly defined and
measurable goals. Ongoing deadline.
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As one of the world's
largest companies, the BMW Group believes they have a duty of social
responsibility. To support this, they provide funding for charitable
programs that seek to benefit society. They give highest consideration to
those that focus on education, road safety and the environment. The company only makes grants to
organizations that have been approved by the IRS as 501(c) (3) charities
or 501(c) (9) organizations. Ongoing deadline.
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The Boeing Company
believes that the health of a community is measured by the well being of
all its citizens. They recognize the importance of supporting basic needs
as fundamental to the health of the community. They are further committed
to helping communities move toward long-term well-being and
self-sufficiency by addressing larger, underlying issues. Through focused
programmatic opportunities, leadership, and collaboration, the Boeing
Company will support current basic needs of the community, providing
resources for nutritious food, clothing consistent with the climate,
protective shelter with reasonable comfort and safety, and access to
emergency medical treatment; and promote long-term well-being and
self-sufficiency, supporting areas such as mentoring, economic
independence, physical independence, and nutrition and fitness. The
company contributions program welcomes applications in five major areas:
education, health and human services, arts and culture, civic and
environment. Boeing accepts applications for not only cash grants (see
guidelines below for each area), but also for in-kind donations and
services. Requests submitted after October each year are not considered
until January of the following year. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Bradley Foundation is a private, independent
grant-making organization based in Milwaukee. Its grants support research
and educational projects, programs, and other activities that effectively
further the Bradley brothers' philanthropic intent and honor their
legacy. Bradley does not provide support for unspecified and undetailed
overhead costs. No funds will be authorized for fees payable to
fundraising counsel. Funding for endowments or deficit financing
will be considered only under special conditions. The Foundation will:
normally award grants only to organizations and institutions exempt from
federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and
publicly supported under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3); favor projects
that are not normally financed by public tax funds; consider requests
from religious organizations and institutions only when the resulting
impact of the project is not primarily denominational; and, consider
requests for building projects on rare occasions and, in such cases,
grants will be limited to only a small fraction of the total project
cost. Up to four Prizes of $250,000 each are awarded annually to
innovative thinkers and practitioners whose achievements strengthen the
legacy of the Bradley brothers and the ideas to which they were
committed. Ongoing deadline.
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Premier Assistive Technology, Inc. is committed to
providing you the most effective and affordable assistive technology
products available in the world today. They established this grant
program in 2002 to help bridge the gap between education budgets and the
need for educational organizations to deploy sufficient resources to
serve the needs and requirements of special education programs. They
fully appreciate the significant budget pressures that all institutions
experience and this grant program will help to act as a catalyst to
solidify your special education and/or assistive technology programs.
Above all else, this program is meant to promote literacy everywhere in
your organization, not just isolated groups or departments. In this
spirit, the lowest level of grant awarded is for an entire district.
(Grants to individuals, single departments or "for profit"
companies are not awarded). This grant will give you the right to install
the suite of software on every PC in your organization. After the grant
period has expired (all or part of a school year), there will be an
optional, but very nominal maintenance fee (a fraction of the total grant
value) that you can pay to entitle you to future product releases,
technical support, company communications, etc. Ongoing deadline.
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Founded in 1952, the Bridgestone Firestone Trust Fund
proudly supports a wide variety of important charities in the United States,
particularly in those markets it calls home. While contributions are made
to nearly a hundred organizations each year, the Trust Fund focuses on
organizations with missions supporting: 1) education, 2) environment and
conservation, 3) children’s programs. Including national and local
charities, the Trust Fund has donated more than $20 Million in the past 5
years. Ongoing deadline.
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Giving back to the communities where they live and
work is one of Brinker International's core values. With a diverse
variety of local fund-raising activities and corporate giving programs,
Brinker and its restaurants contribute more than $3 million a year to a
number of worthwhile charities. Brinker International's Charitable
Committee must have the following information from organizations
requesting donations: The exact amount requested and the specific purpose
for the donation briefly summarized on 1-2 typewritten pages. The request
should detail how the donations will be used; information about your
organization, including proof of 501(c) (3) status and sources of
funding; information, if any, concerning past or current involvement of
Brinker International employees with the organization; and they may also
ask for the organization's current Board of Directors, including their business
and civic affiliations, as well as the organization's recent financial
statements. Ongoing deadline.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop® guests often ask for help in
supporting causes of great importance to their families. In 2003 the
Build-A-Bear grant program began with support to children's cancer causes
and quickly grew to include juvenile diabetes and autism. The Champ
children's health and wellness grant program supports these important
causes and many more! Champ is a special furry friend that gives back – examples of
501(c) (3) not for profit organizations that these grants support
include: childhood disease research foundations;
organizations that promote child safety; and charities that serve
children with special needs. Letters of inquiry may be submitted any
time. The Foundation’s staff will notify applicants within four weeks to
discuss next steps in the grant process. Ongoing deadline.
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Calvert
Foundation makes loans to community development
organizations that focus on affordable housing, small business,
microcredit and other community development. Calvert Foundation lends to
community development financial institutions (CDFI), and other
organizations, including community development corporations, community
loan funds, community banks and credit unions, social enterprises and
micro finance institutions. Ongoing
deadline.
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For more than 30 years, Labels for Education™ has been
awarding free educational equipment to schools in exchange for proofs of
purchase from the Campbell
family of brands. It’s a fun, easy program where students, families and
members of the community work together for a common goal. Today, over
80,000 schools and organizations are registered with Labels for
Education™, benefiting more than 42 million students. Over the years,
theyve been able to provide more than $100 million in merchandise to America's
schools! Ongoing deadline.
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The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many
projects as its annual resources allow. All applicant organizations or
sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the
Internal Revenue Code Section 501, in order to be eligible for funding
(this includes most schools and non-profit organizations). All projects
must promote understanding of
environmental issues; focus on hands-on
involvement; involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through
high school); promote interaction and cooperation within the group; help
young people develop planning and problem solving skills; include adult
supervision; and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation
(specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded).
Generally, the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 -
$2,500. Deadlines for submitting
grant applications are June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31,
annually.
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The Cardinal Health Foundation was formed in 2001 as a
focal point of Cardinal Health’s community-relations efforts. The
Foundation’s initial funding resulted from the merger of Allegiance
Corporation with Cardinal Health. Supported by the global resources of
the Cardinal Health family of companies and more than 55,000 employees
around the world, the Foundation’s mission is to support employees’
interests and to advance and fund programs that improve access to and
delivery of health care services. The Foundation focuses their energy and
resources on three primary program areas: employee volunteers and
community involvement; healthy and livable
communities; and health care partnerships. Specific themes derived from
the company’s values will guide Cardinal Health's support. They place
greater focus on programs that fit the following criteria: improve the
health, livability and vitality in communities where they have
operations; utilize the core expertise of Cardinal Health, its employees
and its partners to provide leadership and mobilize others; apply
innovative solutions in collaboration with their businesses and/or other
partners; offer opportunities for involvement by Cardinal Health
employees; and demonstrate measurable results. Ongoing deadline.
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The principal purpose and
mission of the foundation is to support children's welfare efforts that
emphasize healthcare facilities and programs and the prevention/
treatment of hearing impairment. The foundation was founded by Bill
Carls, who created Numatics, a leading worldwide manufacturer of
industrial air valves. Other focus areas include recreational,
educational and welfare programs, especially for children who are
disadvantaged, and preservation of natural areas, open space, historic
buildings and areas having special natural beauty or significance. The
Carls Foundation has no formal application for grant requests. A letter
of inquiry is not required and phone calls are welcome. In the past, all
grants have been made to non-profit organizations with 501(c) (3)
tax-exempt status. Ongoing
deadline.
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Andrew Carnegie’s charge that the Corporation dedicate
itself to the “advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding”
has led it, over nearly 100 years of work, to support efforts to improve
teaching and learning that have the potential to make a lasting and
long-term contribution to the field of education. That history resonates
throughout their current educational work in education, which is focused
on three major areas: 1) advancing literacy: reading to learn, 2) urban
school reform, and 3) teacher education reform. A theme that unites these
subprograms is the overall goal of increasing access to quality education
and a rich educational experience for all students that will prepare them
for success in today’s knowledge-based economy. Grants are usually
awarded in the range of $750 - $250,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Cartridges 4 Kids™ is a recognized leader in
designing award-winning and unique environmentally smart fundraising
programs. In 2000, they introduced the Cartridges 4 Kids Printer Cartridge and
Cell-Phone Fundraising Program™. This award-winning
fundraising program encourages the community to recycle their empty
printer cartridges and used cell-phones through the Cartridges 4 Kids
Program™. This in turn helps to generate much needed
funds for the benefit of Schools and Non-profit Organizations and at the
same time, reduces the amount of recyclable material that enters our
landfills. Participation in the C4K Program is free, and there is absolutely
no selling involved. The Cartridges 4 Kids Program pays top dollar -
up to $10.00
for empty printer cartridges and up to $25.00 for cell phones.
By participating in the program, your organization can expect to earn up
to $1,500.00 in its first year alone! Ongoing deadline.
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The Ceres Foundation has
decided to focus on programs that aim to produce permanent improvements in
peoples' lives by means of short-term interventions. Such programs
address acute problems that block people's chances at critical moments in
their lives. Interventions may take a few months, or even a few years,
but in the end they enable beneficiaries to overcome the obstacles in
their way, and to shift their lives onto promising paths. The Ceres
Foundation will favor applicants who can best demonstrate a tangible,
direct connection between the services their programs provide and the
positive shifts that take place in individuals' lives. They will also
give preference to organizations whose chances of success can be
significantly increased by our support. None of these criteria are
absolute, and they are still in the process of defining their niche. However,
these criteria imply that they are now less likely to support programs
that provide educational enrichment, services for the handicapped, or
activity centers for children — all highly worthwhile endeavors, but not
within their scope. In 2004, the Foundation funded 15 grants ranging from
$2,500 to $10,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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The mission
of the Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) is to provide for and support
inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and others
around them to lead healthy, satisfying and enriched lives. To
fulfill this mission the Foundation acts as grant maker, innovator and
volunteer for four main programs: Education, Children’s Advocacy,
Medical Research & Issues and The Arts. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Chatlos Foundation provides grants to
organizations involved with social concerns. This encompasses secular
community programs which provide direct services such as child welfare,
vocational training, prison alternatives, concerns for the aged and
disabled, and men, women and families in crisis. Grants range in size
from $2,500 to $10,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Child Care and
Development Funds (CCDF) are administered by the Georgia Child Care
Council through a competitive bid process. In general, these funds pay
for: 1) program improvements, and programs for children with disabilities
for early childhood and school-age children, and 2) technical assistance,
training, and the operation of child care resource and referral agencies.
These funds are not awarded to buy land, buildings, or any equipment
costing over $1,000. Approximately $6.5 million is available each year.
Funded projects target low income, working families. Requests for Proposals (RFP) have
been traditionally distributed in late winter or early spring and outline
the services that will be purchased during the next federal fiscal year.
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The Child Welfare Foundation accept proposals from
nonprofit organizations for projects which meet one of the Foundation’s
two basic purposes: to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge
about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to
benefit youth; and to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and
spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge
already possessed by well-established organizations, to the end that such
information can be more adequately used by society. The Foundations
grants are awarded for one year. All grants must be completed between the
period of January 1 - December 31 of the award year. In the past, grants
have ranged from $1,500 to $70,000, and average approximately $22,000.
Grants must have the potential of helping American children in a large
geographic area (more than one state). Deadlines are ongoing.
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The Chiron Foundation supports organizations engaged
in disease prevention and treatment, patient education, health policy
dialogue and advocacy on behalf of those with serious medical needs.
Emphasis is given to the areas of cancer, infectious disease, vaccines
and immunization services, and blood safety. Four imperatives guide our
healthcare giving: Accelerating progress toward the prevention and cure
or successful management of cancer through research, education, early
detection and public-policy debate; Ensuring the availability and safety
of the blood supply and promoting the highest standards of care for blood
donors and recipients; Combating infectious disease through
prevention-related programs, educational efforts, and therapeutics
targeting at-risk populations, with emphasis on the special needs of
children and families; and Supporting initiatives in the international
medical community to provide vaccines and immunization services to
protect at-risk populations, especially children, against the devastation
of crippling and lethal diseases. Grants are awarded on a quarterly
basis. Ongoing deadline.
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The Cigna Foundation believes that being a good
corporate citizen means channeling their resources into programs that
improve the quality of life for others. That's something they take very
seriously; it's part of being "a business of caring." CIGNA and
the CIGNA Foundation offer help in a number of ways... by providing
grants and funds to qualified organizations, by sponsoring charitable
causes and events and by simply contributing our time and energy wherever
and whenever possible. The Foundation has identified four broad
categories for grant consideration: Health and Human Services; Education; Community and Civic Affairs; and
Culture and the Arts. Ongoing
deadline.
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Cingular
supports community-based programs and organizations that address
educational, cultural, and social issues affecting the quality of life in
the communities in which Cingular employees work and live. Their
commitment to community is aligned with the same spirit that drives their
dedication to helping customers determine which products and services
best meet their needs. They try to support their communities in ways that
help them enhance their unique characteristics, stimulate innovation, and
provide local solutions to meet critical needs. Cingular’s employees are
a key element in their community relations. Cingular’s heritage of
community service is encouraged throughout their company as it enhances
their employees' morale and strengthens their skills, as well as serves
vital needs in the community. Cingular’s philanthropic endeavors include:
assisting victims of domestic abuse; helping in times of disaster; and
offering financial support to several national organizations and many
local non-profits in their communities, as well as encouraging their
employees to volunteer with these organizations. Ongoing deadlines.
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Citigroup’s and the
Citigroup Foundation’s giving in 2003 totaled $88.8 million to
organizations in more than 80 countries. Over the last three years, the
Foundation’s international grant making increased steadily, from $13.1
million in 2001 to $15.7 million in 2003. Working with a global network
of colleagues and partners, the Foundation gives grants focused in three
main areas: Financial Education, Educating the Next Generation, and
Building Communities and Entrepreneurs. Ongoing deadline.
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The Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program was
established with the objective of providing support for the development
of Amateur Radio among high-school age (or younger) youth. Funded by
endowment and contributor support, the Program makes mini-grants
available to groups that demonstrate serious intent to promote
participation in Amateur Radio by youth and enrich the experience of
radio amateurs under the age of 18. Groups that qualify for mini-grants
will include, but not be limited to, high school radio clubs, youth
groups, and general-interest radio clubs that sponsor subgroups of young
people or otherwise make a special effort to get them involved in club
activities. Mini-grants, not to exceed $1000 per grant, will be made for
such projects as securing equipment for antennas for club stations,
purchasing training materials, supporting local service projects that
bring favorable public exposure, and similar activities. Preference will
be given to projects for which matching funds are raised locally. An
applicant for a mini-grant must write a brief, but complete proposal
including such items as: names, call signs (if applicable), addresses and
telephone numbers of sponsors; objectives of the proposed program;
existing resources if relevant (e.g. status of school club station,
etc.); concise, realistic statement of financial need; description of
local resources (e.g. matching funds, specific financial and/or
equipment/material contributions); commitment of relevant local non-ham
group (e.g. school, school science coordinator and/or principle, school
board); any relevant supporting documentation including letters of
support, letters of intent, pledges and the like; timeframe; local
evaluation process; and criteria for evaluating program
effectiveness/success. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Coca-Cola Foundation aims to provide youth with
the educational opportunities and support systems they need to become
knowledgeable and productive citizens. Education is a fundamental means
to help individuals reach their full potential. The Foundation, by
committing its resources to education, can help to address society's
greatest educational challenges and to provide quality learning
opportunities. The Coca-Cola Foundation's focus on education continues a
tradition of more than a century of corporate philanthropy. The
Foundation's support of quality education is one way The Coca-Cola
Company fulfills its responsibilities as a corporate citizen. The
Coca-Cola Foundation encourages new solutions to countless problems that
impede educational systems today, and it supports existing programs that
work. Because the challenges for education are so broad, the Foundation's
commitment is multifaceted. It offers support to public and private
colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools,
teacher-training programs, educational programs for minority students,
and global educational programs. The Coca-Cola Foundation devotes much of
its efforts to partnership in three main areas: higher education,
classroom teaching and learning, and global education. Ongoing deadline.
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Since 1972, the Colgate Youth for America Program has
recognized outstanding community service projects by local clubs and
troops of six major youth organizations across the United States: Girl
Scouts of the USA, Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of
America, Girls Incorporated, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, and National 4-H
Council. Winning projects have focused on such programs as environmental
preservation, adult literacy, community restoration, food and clothing
donation programs, foster care, senior citizen outreach and substance
abuse prevention. With more than 300 winners selected annually, over $5.5
million has been awarded to local clubs and troops in the program's
29-year history. Ongoing deadline.
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Comcast provides financial support to the
organizations that make their communities stronger. They’re most excited
by literacy, volunteerism, and youth leadership programs. They have also
established the Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program for
outstanding youth in their communities, recognizing them for their
achievements by helping them pay for a college education, thereby
enabling them to reach their full potential. Comcast is intent on finding organizations
and programs that can show that they really do make a difference. (In
other words: they’re all about results.) Organizations receiving support
from The Comcast Foundation are proactively identified by their local
Comcast systems or are part of their national programs such as Comcast
Cares Day. Their primary focus is in funding diversity-oriented programs
that address literacy, volunteerism and youth leadership development.
Only 501(c) (3) organizations operating within Comcast communities will
be considered. Ongoing deadline.
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Microsoft believes that everyone has potential.
Sometimes people just need the resources to realize it.
Confirming their belief that amazing things happen
when people have the resources they need, Microsoft has seen remarkable
results from their giving efforts. They're excited about the
opportunities ahead and share resources, innovative technology, and ideas
with organizations and individuals who work in underserved communities.
Microsoft® Unlimited Potential (UP) is a global initiative that focuses
on improving lifelong learning for disadvantaged young people and adults
by providing technology skills through community technology and learning
centers (CTLCs). Microsoft believes that by providing technical skills
training to disadvantaged individuals, they can partner to create social
and economic opportunities that can change peoples' lives and transform
communities. Microsoft seeks to remove the limits to individual potential
around the world by eliminating technology illiteracy. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Bank of America Foundation has three primary areas
of giving: providing educational opportunities, building inclusive
communities and promoting cultural outreach. It funds efforts that
support issues such as: literacy, school readiness, economic education,
teacher preparation, need-based and merit scholarships, work readiness,
economic revitalization efforts, environmental awareness and urban
planning, disaster relief, diversity and multicultural awareness, and
arts education. Ongoing deadline.
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Their mission is to promote the work of community development
financial institutions (CDFIs). Nationwide, over 1000
CDFIs serve economically distressed communities by providing credit,
capital and financial services that are often unavailable from mainstream
financial institutions. CDFIs have loaned and invested over billions in
our nation’s most distressed communities. Even better, their loans and
investments have leveraged billions more dollars from the private sector
for development activities in low wealth communities across the nation.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 marks the 11th round of funding awarded by the CDFI
Fund. Since its inception, the Fund has made more than $800 million in
awards to community development organizations and financial institutions.
Ongoing deadline.
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This program provides
formula funding to states for the purpose of supporting public transportation
in areas of less than 50,000 population. It is apportioned in proportion
to each State’s non-urbanized population. Funding may be used for
capital, operating, State administration, and project administration
expenses. Each state prepares an annual program of projects, which must
provide for fair and equitable distribution of funds within the states,
including Indian reservations, and must provide for maximum feasible
coordination with transportation services assisted by other Federal
sources. The goals of the non-urbanized formula program are: 1) to
enhance the access of people in non-urbanized areas to health care,
shopping, education, employment, pubic services, and recreation; 2) to
assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public
transportation systems in rural and small urban areas; 3) to encourage
and facilitate the most efficient use of all Federal funds used to
provide passenger transportation in non-urbanized areas through the
coordination of programs and services; 4) to assist in the development
and support of intercity bus transportation; and 5) to provide for the
participation of private transportation providers in non-urbanized
transportation to the maximum extent feasible. Funds
may be used for capital, operating, and administrative assistance to
state agencies, local public bodies, and nonprofit organizations
(including Indian tribes and groups), and operators of public
transportation services. The state must use 15 percent of its annual
apportionment to support intercity bus service, unless the Governor
certifies that these needs of the state are adequately met. Projects to
meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clean
Air Act, or bicycle access projects, may be funded at 90 percent Federal
match. The maximum FTA share for operating assistance is 50 percent of
the net operating costs. Ongoing
deadline.
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The CFL program places computers in our classrooms and
prepares our children to contribute and compete in the 21st century. The
program transfers excess Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations,
giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. The CFL website connects the
registered needs of schools and educational nonprofit organizations with
available Government computer equipment. Ongoing registration.
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Their mission is to improve the quality of life in communities
where ConAgra Foods employees work and live. They focus their resources
in these areas: Arts and Culture; Civic and Community Betterment;
Education; Health and Human Services; Hunger, Nutrition and Food Safety.
ConAgra Foods is a multi-faceted company operating in many communities
across the United
States. Because of ConAgra Foods'
major commitment to fighting child hunger in America, there is limited
funding available for other new initiatives. Grant proposals will be
accepted, however, from organizations meeting these criteria:
organization must have IRS 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status; organization must
have been in existence for at least one year; organization or project
must provide a solution for specific community needs; and organization
must be well-managed, fiscally responsible and demonstrate success in
meeting goals. To find out if your organization has a ConAgra Foods
facility nearby, please consult your local phone directory or contact
your Chamber of Commerce. Recent grants were awarded in the range of $25
0 $310,000, however, most awards are under $5,000. Proposals must be received by the last working day of January,
April, July, and October.
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Since Phillips Petroleum Co., now ConocoPhillips,
entered the field of educational film series in 1976, it has produced
high quality educational videos and teachers’ guides in the subjects of
math, science and environmental topics. These videos and guides are free
and easily accessible to any public school in the country, including the
states that are outside of ConocoPhillips' marketing area. The programs
focus on critical classroom needs and not on forwarding ConocoPhillips'
interests or promoting its products. Company acknowledgement will be
limited to brief visual identification at the beginning or end of each
program. Please note that video supplies are limited. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Corning Incorporated Foundation, established in
1952, develops and administers projects in support of educational,
cultural, community and selected national organizations. Over the years,
the Foundation has contributed more than $83,000,000 through its programs
of giving. Resources are directed primarily toward initiatives, which
improve the quality of life in and near locations where Corning
Incorporated is an active corporate citizen. Each year, the Foundation
fulfills approximately 225 grants totaling some $2,250,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Coryell Family Foundation was incorporated in 2000
to grant support to charitable, literary, scientific and educational
based organizations. The Foundation will support the following types of
organizations: affecting change in the lives of the disadvantaged;
support the disadvantaged; and assist in the support of medical recovery.
The Foundation has not established maximum dollar amounts, but rather
looks at the amount needed for each specific project based on the scope
of the work proposed. Ongoing
deadline.
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National Cristina Foundation (NCF) provides computer
technology and solutions to give people with disabilities, students at
risk and economically disadvantaged persons the opportunity, through
training, to lead more independent and productive lives. NCF encourages
corporations and individuals to donate surplus and used computers,
software, peripherals and related business technology. NCF directs those
donations to training and educational organizations. All donated
equipment is distributed to these organizations FREE. Ongoing
deadline.
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The mission of the CyberLearning Match Grant is to
provide the highest quality education to all, especially the
disadvantaged, at the lowest fee. They provide up to 50% matching grants to
all eligible organizations including schools, colleges, non-profits,
workforce development programs, banks, government agencies and
corporations. Matching grants may be used to access their 1,000 plus
high-quality online courses in IT (Information Technology- all levels and
almost all topics), Management (Harvard ManageMentor modules) and
TestPrep (Barrons SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT…). In addition, they provide
follow up cash grants to the grantees to assist them in implementing
holistic CyberLearning or TTCM
(Teacher/Mentor-Technology-Courseware-Motivation) solutions that make a
difference in the lives of their target populations. Grantees can use the
follow up cash grants to improve teacher/mentor training as well as to
acquire computers, software, access and motivational rewards for students
and teachers. Ongoing deadline.
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The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption’s primary
interest is in funding projects that directly impact permanency through
adoption of waiting children in the United
States and Canada. Emphasis will be
given to programs and projects on a national or regional basis that will
help move children out of foster care and into adoptive homes. The
Foundation is especially interested in addressing the permanency needs of
children who are older, medically and/or emotionally challenged, from an
ethnic minority and/or sibling groups who seek to be adopted together. The
Foundation welcomes grant requests from U.S. and Canadian tax-exempt
organizations. Preference will be
given to applications that: propose innovative recruitment and
adoption awareness efforts that are easily replicated on a national
basis; develop successful methods for overcoming procedural, bureaucratic
or financial obstacles to adoption; clearly delineate outcome measures;
are cost effective; include partnerships with other organizations,
corporations or foundations; and have significant potential to
demonstrate innovative service delivery to adoptive families and adopted
children. Ongoing deadline
(deadlines are April 9, August 6, and November 5 annually).
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Delta supports programs that promote youth in three
key areas: wellness, leadership development and cultural advocacy.
Through financial means and support from their work force volunteers,
Delta is preparing youth from many backgrounds and cultures to lead and
enjoy the unprecedented opportunities of the 21st century. In the area of
wellness, Delta funds programs that promote the health and well-being of
youth. They aim to ensure a healthy start in life by supporting organizations
that address some of society’s most formidable youth and childhood
diseases; in leadership development, Delta
supports programs that help young people develop strong character,
leadership skills and positive self-esteem, as well as programs teaching
personal development, conflict resolution and team building; and in
cultural advocacy, they promote organizations and programs that help us
embrace our differences and enrich our understanding of diverse peoples
and cultures. This entails a broad range of interests. They support
developing country initiatives, diversity education, and cultural arts.
To accomplish their mission, Delta commits over $16 million annually to
four Signature Partners and other worthy organizations. Also, Delta
supports and promotes employee volunteer efforts through their Community
Partners program. With their contributions of time, talent and funding,
they contribute to the well-being of the more than 300 communities they
serve. In 2002, Delta awarded more than $3 million to various
organizations, ranging from $2,000 to $1 million each. Ongoing
deadline.
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The DENSO North America Foundation serves to extend
DENSO Corporation's leadership in corporate citizenship by contributing
to the development of a skilled and knowledgeable workforce. The
Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of higher education in
engineering and related business programs through grant making to
colleges and universities serving the North American educational
community. The DENSO North America Foundation acts exclusively for
charitable purposes on a centralized basis throughout North
America by providing grants to institutions of higher learning
for educational and/or scientific purposes, with an emphasis on
engineering and technology. Funding is focused in two areas: Capital Campaigns
for building campaigns including new projects, expansions and
major maintenance, permanent installations and exhibits. Also includes
purchase of equipment, classroom / lab sponsorships, including
development of electronic educational / training systems. Project must be
related to business or engineering support. Exclusions: contribution for
leased buildings or equipment, administrative / startup costs, product
development and patents; and Student Projects which provide support for university-sanctioned student
competitions. Projects must be related to the advancement or
understanding of business or engineering principles. Must represent a
team effort. The foundation also provides grants through the Red Cross to
aid persons and communities in distress due to the impact of natural
disasters in North American locations where DENSO Corporation operates.
Current assets are nearly $7 million. Ongoing deadline.
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The DiscounTech-Cisco Networking Program allows
nonprofit organizations to obtain Cisco's Internet Starter Kit Networking
Bundles and other networking equipment. Your organization may be eligible
to receive all equipment and hardware necessary to create a functioning
network (only additional wiring may be required) and a 1-year technical
support contract with Cisco’s authorized technical support organization,
SMARTNet. SMARTNet includes: major and minor maintenance releases of
Cisco IOS® Software via Cisco.com or media (upon request), registered
access to Cisco.com, 24x7 access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center
(TAC) via phone, email or through Cisco.com, and SMARTnet 8x5xNext
Business Day - Delivery of hardware replacement parts the next business
day, provided that the request is received before 3 p.m. local time. Ongoing
deadline.
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Dollar General’s mission is “supporting literacy and
youth development initiatives that promote self sufficiency” in their 25
state territory. Common areas of support include: adult education (adult
literacy, GED, etc), mentoring, youth education programs, youth literacy
programs and youth self-esteem programs. Potential applicants can submit
a proposal by mail or online. The typical grant does not exceed $20,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream has built a successful
business on the principles that one person can make a difference and that
excellent people produce excellent results. In 1987, the company
established the Dreyer's Foundation to give young people a better chance
to achieve their potential. The mission of the Dreyer's Foundation is to
promote family, school and community environments that build skills and
foster talents in young people. Priority
is given to programs/projects that: affect a significant number of
young people, foster the concept that it is better to teach young people
how to learn than to simply give them answers to their problems, and are
unique and creative. The company’s small grants program provided up to
$1,000 and donates ice cream and gift certificates. Ongoing deadline.
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DuPont supports programs and organizations that
address social progress, economic success, and environmental
excellence—all vital components of community sustainability.
Specifically, in the area of social progress, DuPont supports programs
that: increase access to opportunity; help children, youth, and families;
and foster understanding among community members. In the area of economic
success, DuPont is interested in programs that revitalize neighborhoods,
help individuals achieve self-sufficiency, and enhance individuals’
quality of life. Most corporate grants involve programs in the DuPont
headquarters community of Wilmington, Del., and other communities where
the company has a major presence. The committee reviews requests in the
spring and fall (usually May and September). Ongoing deadline.
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The Dynegy Foundation has created a new approach to
fund children's charities and organizations. They have developed a line
of products that provide children with value-oriented instruction while
generating funds for children's charities. Projects in the areas of
children’s health, safety, or social, educational, and recreational needs
are funded by Dynegy. All nonprofit children’s charities are eligible. Ongoing
deadline.
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The company supports programs that reduce the
physical, economic and psychological barriers to self-sufficiency for
low-income individuals, families and communities. Funding is targeted to
social and physical needs for life sustenance (food, clothing, and shelter)
and empowerment (education, employment, etc.) Eaton supports K – 12
programs, particularly math and science programs. Deadline is ongoing.
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For three decades, The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
has sought to improve the lives of people in poverty. It currently
focuses on advancing opportunities for low-income youth (ages 9 to 24) in
the United States.
In 2000, it transformed its grant making to provide growth and
capacity-building capital to exemplary organizations that have evidence
of the effectiveness of their youth services. It believes that
significant and long-term investments in proven organizations with growth
potential are a highly efficient and effective way to meet urgent needs.
The Foundation’s aim is to help develop and expand a pool of
organizations that can serve thousands more low-income youth each year
with proven programs. Its investments are designed to help youth-serving
nonprofits achieve organizational sustainability on a significant scale.
Achieving sustainability requires succeeding in three critical areas:
organizational strength, financial viability, and program quality and
evaluation. The Foundation funds organizations that help young people: 1.
Improve their educational skills and academic achievement; 2. Prepare for
the world of work and make the transition to employment and economic
independence; and/or 3. Avoid high-risk behaviors such as drug abuse,
violence, and teen pregnancy. Although the Foundation does not accept
unsolicited applications, it invites organizations that think they may
qualify for support to complete the Foundation’s online Youth Organizations Survey Form. Ongoing deadline.
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Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the
environment, the crisis of human overpopulation and reproductive freedom,
Native Americans, arts, education, medicine, and human services.
Important characteristics considered by Educational Foundation of America
(EFA) are an organization's record of achievement, intended broad impact,
sound financial practices, increasing independence, and correspondence
with EFA objectives. The Educational Foundation of America makes grants
to qualifying non-profit organizations that have tax-exempt status and
those that are not private foundations as defined in the Internal Revenue
Code. EFA provides grants for specific projects. It does not provide
funds for endowment or endowed faculty chairs, building/capital programs,
religious purposes, grants to individuals, annual fund-raising campaigns,
indirect costs, overhead or general support. The Foundation prefers not
to fund projects located outside the United States. Current
funding is approximately $4 million per year with the average grant in
the range of $5,000 to $50,000. Ongoing deadlines.
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The EDS Foundation, philanthropic effort of the
information technology company, provides grants from $5,000 to $50,000,
with a focus on bridging the digital divide. Other endeavors, however,
will be considered, including arts/culture, education and health/human
services. In total, the foundation provides about 25 grants each year
totaling more than $500,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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Eli Lilly and Company
Foundation, organized in 1968, is a nonprofit corporation made possible
by the profits of Eli Lilly and Company. It is the major source of the
company's financial support for nonprofit organizations. The foundation
is funded annually by the company based upon an average of consolidated
income before taxes over the previous three years. The formula is
designed to annually place Lilly among the top 10 most generous companies
in the world. Eli Lilly and Company and its foundation direct the
company's philanthropic efforts through product donations, matching gifts
and discretionary gifts. Cash contributions from the Eli Lilly and
Company Foundation are strategically focused within two broad categories.
Sixty percent of funds allocated for discretionary giving are directed to
not-for-profit groups aligned with company interests. The remaining 40
percent is allocated for discretionary gifts in Indianapolis and several other
communities where Lilly has a significant employee base. Requests for
support are accepted throughout the year. Requests that fit within the
areas of interest are reviewed two times a year. The qualifying requests
received between January 1 and June 30 are reviewed in the third quarter
and those that best meet the criteria are selected for payments that are
made in the fourth quarter. Qualifying requests received between July 1
and December 31 are reviewed in the first quarter of the following year
and those selected will receive payment in the second quarter. Ongoing deadline.
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The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) focuses on
supporting community-based prevention programs, harm reduction programs,
public education to reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS, advocacy to improve
AIDS-related public policy, and direct services to persons living with
HIV/AIDS, especially populations with special needs. Direct services
include HIV/AIDS-related medical and mental health treatment, testing and
counseling, food distribution, assisted living, social service
coordination, and legal aid. EJAF grants are provided three times per
year to projects and partnerships that fit within EJAF's targeted
grant-making priority areas. EJAF accepts unsolicited grant proposals for
consideration during its third grantmaking round of the year which occurs
in the fall. Any charitable (not-for-profit) organization located in the
U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Central and South America may apply.
Only organizations within these geographical regions can be considered
for funding. To apply, organizations must complete an online application
that requests a summary description of the proposed program, proof of
charitable status, and audited financial statements. The foundation
awards grants three times a year--in February, July, and October. Ongoing deadline.
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The F.B. Heron Foundation is a private, grant making
institution dedicated to supporting organizations with a track record of
building wealth within low-income communities. The Foundation was created
in 1992 with the mission of helping people and communities to help
themselves. Towards this end, the Foundation provides grants to and
investments in organizations that promote the following five wealth
creation strategies for low-income families in urban and rural
communities in the U.S.: advancing home ownership; supporting enterprise
development; reducing the barriers to full participation in the economy
by providing quality child care; employing comprehensive community
development approaches with a strong focus on the wealth-creation
strategies; and increasing access to capital. Believing that successful
efforts reflect the needs and strengths of the people that they serve,
the Foundation prefers to support community-based organizations that
demonstrate tangible results. Most grants range from $25,000 to $50,000. There is no deadline for a 2 – 3 page
letter of inquiry. If interested, the Foundation will contact
organizations for a full proposal.
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The mission of the FedEx
Global Community Relations department is to actively support the
communities they serve and strengthen their global reputation through
strategic investment of their people, resources and network. Corporate
resources include financial contributions, in-kind shipping services and
volunteer services of employees. Written requests are accepted year-round
and are generally reviewed within three weeks of receipt. FedEx prefers
to contribute for specific program needs rather than for special events
or capital campaigns. Core giving areas include emergency and disaster
relief, pedestrian and child safety, critical community needs, education,
health, and human services. Ongoing
deadline.
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The mission of the GSK/Tums Grant Program is to assist
fire departments-in-need secure essential equipment. Through the generous
donation of GSK/Tums and partnerships with Firefighter Combat Challenge
sponsors and their "Combat Cash" program, qualifying fire
departments are able to acquire needed equipment through matching grants.
To qualify, the applying organization must be a bona fide fire department
with 501 (c) (3) status, show a legitimate need for the requested
equipment, and a documented inability to purchase requested equipment
because of funding shortfalls. Further, the organization must establish
the ability to obtain additional funding to match or exceed the amount
requested as a requirement of obtaining grant money. Applications will
NOT be considered without matching funds that at least equal the amount
requested. Grant awards will not exceed $10,000. Ongoing deadlines.
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Established in October of 1998, the Finish Line Youth
Foundation encourages Sport.Life.Style in America's youth. Finish Line
believes providing funding and assistance for education, sports and
exercise will consistently propel kids in the right direction. These
athletic and wellness programs place importance on living a healthy
lifestyle, bolstering their confidence and leadership skills, and
teaching them the importance of teamwork. Finish Line Youth Foundation
strives to enrich the communities in which it operates. Organizations
interested in applying must meet the following standards: registered as a
501 (c) (3) tax status; primary focus on assisting children and young
adults 18 and under; concentration on athletics or wellness; and benefit
communities from which the donations were generated or be located in the
areas Finish Line serves. Requests for support must be submitted in writing
on organization letterhead. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Food Lion Charitable
Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations
dedicated to improving the communities in which Food Lion operates.
Preference for funding is given to organizations or programs that involve
Food Lion associates and are located in Food Lion's marketing territory.
The Foundation considers requests from organizations that fall into three
general categories: primary and secondary education; feeding the hungry;
and local, charitable organizations. Contributions are considered for
public charities with 501(c)(3) designations who: 1) have an active and
responsible board of trustees; 2) exhibit ethical publicity methods and
solicitation of funds; 3) provide for an appropriate audit to reveal
income and disbursements in reasonable detail, and 4) can demonstrate
long-term financial viability. Ongoing
deadline.
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Shortly after Henry Ford began his enterprise in 1903,
he said, "A business that makes nothing but money is a poor
business." He was referring to the obligation of companies, not only
to create good products for their customers, but also to share good works
and goodwill. That is precisely the goal of Ford Motor Company Fund and
Community Services—to support initiatives and institutions that enhance
and improve opportunities for those who live in the communities where
Ford Motor Company operates. The Ford Motor Company Fund awards grants in
six areas: education, environment, public policy, health and social
programs, civic affairs and community development, and arts and
humanities. Ongoing deadline.
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The Products for Learning program is Fujifilm's way of
rewarding individual educators who understand the value of integrating
imaging and information technology into everyday classroom lessons.
Fujifilm's Products for Learning Web site provides lesson plans that
teachers may integrate into curriculum to inspire students to reach new
levels of creative expression and communication. Teachers are encouraged
to modify the lesson plans so they more closely align with curriculum,
standards, and learning objectives. They may adapt the lesson plans for
grade level, discipline, and diverse populations. Teachers also have the
option of submitting an original lesson plan. Fujifilm is looking for
lesson plans that have educational merit and clearly demonstrate the
creative integration of imaging and information technology into teaching
and learning. To apply for a product donation, teachers must submit an
online application outlining why they should receive a product donation.
Product donations are determined by creativity demonstrated by teachers
in their response to the application question that pertains to the
learning objectives, product availability, and need. Ongoing deadline.
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Since 1997, the FundingFactory™ has pioneered and led
the way in Fundraising Through Recycling. The Since 1997, the
FundingFactory™ has pioneered and lead the way in Fundraising Through
Recycling. The FundingFactory has launched a unique Cell Phone Recycling Program.
Collect and recycle empty printer cartridges to earn technology, sports
and recreation equipment or even cash. This provides you with another way
to capitalize on the fundraising-through-recycling concept. Simply
collect used cell phones from parents and local business and you will
earn points just like the printer cartridge program. Ongoing deadline.
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Do Something and GameStop are putting the fun back in funding by giving you the
big bucks ($500) to get things going in your neighborhood. GameStop youth
grants are available for anyone in the U.S.
or Canada,
25 or under, who has a great idea for a community action project. They
could fund your bright idea! GameStop grants are given out weekly. Check
out some of the 2006 winners and then take that inspiration and think up
your own incredible project. Ongoing
deadline.
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Gardenburger is built on the idea of good corporate
citizenship. They make meatless products that are good for people and the
environment, and they regularly look for ways to help good causes. If
you'd like them to support your event or organization, please download
their application from their website and send it to them with a cover
letter on your organization's letterhead. Your cover letter should
provide additional information about your organization, its mission and
work, the event that you plan to hold, and how you would like
Gardenburger to help. They make their decisions based on the fit between
your organization/event and their company's values and prefer to help
with product donations, coupons, or Gardenburger signs and logos. Ongoing deadline.
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Gardener’s Supply Company gives cash or products to
gardening, sustainable agriculture, food, environmental and
hunger-related causes. They require that all requests be in writing on
the letterhead of your organization. Please limit your letter to just one
page, and include your project or organization's mission and the specific
donation request. Ongoing deadline.
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Committed to building a world where all children have
the opportunity to learn and thrive, the GE Foundation focuses on
improving access, equity and quality of education in targeted GE
communities. The GE Foundation has launched the next phase of College Bound,
the College Bound District Program, which focuses on systemic change and
increased student achievement in targeted U.S. school districts. The
program seeks to increase the number of college-ready students through a
rigorous math and science curriculum, professional development for
teachers and administrators, in-depth evaluation, strengthening of a
district’s management functions and the collaborative engagement of
various district and community stakeholders. Ongoing deadline.
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The Foundation’s mission focuses on infants and young
children. Accordingly, priority is given to projects that improve infant and
young children nutrition, care and development from the first year before
birth to three years of age. Programs should support a specific nutrition
or health intervention and have defined outcome parameters. Generally,
competitive requests will be focused on particular projects in
furtherance of the Foundation’s mission and goal of supporting nutrition
or health-related interventions to improve infant health and development.
Foundation grants are not typically ongoing. Supported projects should
have beginnings and endings, reasonable periods during which measurable
progress or outcomes are accomplished. The impact of Foundation funding
should be detailed, so that the infusion of new or outside funding can be
seen to have some positive influence on the progress or outcome of the
project. Grants are limited to three years in length. While
there is no policy affecting the dollar amounts of Foundation grants,
there are some practical considerations. Projects requiring small grants
(generally under $50,000) are typically local in scope and impact, and
therefore may not be within the scope of national funding initiatives.
Large requests (greater than $1 million) may exceed available Foundation
resources. Grant awards are approved in May and November. Initial letters
of inquiry are accepted at any time but should be submitted no later than
5 months prior to these award dates. For the May round submit
letters prior to December 1; for the November round submit letters prior
to June 1. Ongoing
deadline.
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Georgia-Pacific believes that strong communities are
good for business. Thier core philosophy is anchored in a belief that for
a business to survive and prosper, it must develop and use its
capabilities to create sustainable value for both its customers and
society. The purpose of the Georgia-Pacific Foundation is to help create
and fund those programs and initiatives that add value to, and measurably
improve, the quality of life within the communities where Georgia-Pacific
employees live and work. They believe that self-reliance and economic
fortitude are indispensable components of vibrant communities. The
Foundation primarily invests their resources in four key areas that are
essential to creating and sustaining strong communities: Education,
Environment, Community Enrichment, and Entrepreneurship. Georgia-Pacific
leverages these four key areas ("The Four Es") to impact
communities. Ongoing deadline.
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Join the Gifts In Kind International network of more
than 350 affiliates gain instant access to more than $600 million in
products and services including office equipment and supplies, technology
products and services, educational materials and sports equipment,
building materials, emergency relief products, and a range of other
products and services that help improve communities. Join the Gifts In
Kind International network of more than 350 affiliates gain instant
access to more than $600 million in products and services including
office equipment and supplies, technology products and services,
educational materials and sports equipment, building materials, emergency
relief products, and a range of other products and services that help
improve communities. Ongoing deadline.
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Blockbuster rewards students for hard work in school
by giving free rentals for good grades. Students in grades K – 8 who have
an A or a B average on their report card can present their report card at
their neighborhood Blockbuster store to receive a free BLOCKBUSTER video
rental. If you have questions regarding this program, contact the
company’s regional office nearest your community. A list of regional
offices can be found on this website link.
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Google Grants provides eligible organizations with
in-kind keyword advertising using Google AdWords so you can connect
directly with your target audience. Through simple, short text ads that run
on Google.com, thousands (or even millions) of people can learn about
your organization online as they are searching for related information.
When someone enters keywords (short phrases specifying a particular
search query) into Google.com, ads targeted to those keywords appear
alongside the search results. If your organization is a recognized 501(c)
(3) whose mission and programs fit their eligibility requirements, they
encourage you to apply. Your application is more likely to be successful
if you have a basic understanding of the Google AdWords Program and the
Google Grants program guidelines. You'll be asked to provide sample
keywords, ad copy, and a brief statement about how your organization will
benefit from participating in the Google Grants program. Google selects Google Grants recipients
every quarter. You will know within six months or less whether or not you
will receive a Google Grant award. Ongoing deadline.
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The Goodrich Corporation Foundation was formed in
1988. The Foundation's principal was established through a contribution
by Goodrich Corporation. The Foundation provides support to charitable
organizations serving the needs of the public in Goodrich Corporation's United States
headquarters and plant communities, to selected educational institutions,
and to selected national groups. The Foundation makes charitable grants
in four categories: Education; Arts and Culture; Civic and Community; Health and Human Services/United Way.
Charitable contributions are made only to organizations defined as
"tax exempt" under Section 501 (c) (3) by the Internal Revenue
Service. The Foundation will generally allocate its annual charitable
giving according to the following percentages: Education: 30% - 40%; Arts
and Culture: 15% - 25%; Civic and Community: 15% - 25%; and Health and Human Services/United Way:
20% - 30%. Preference shall be accorded requests for projects or programs
in areas having a significant number of employees, employees serving on
boards of charitable organizations or other noticeable Goodrich
Corporation presence. Ongoing
deadline.
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A minimum of $1 million in grant funds is available to
participants in the Green Communities Initiative (GCI) through an
application process that is published on The Enterprise Foundation’s
website. Grants will be made for planning and implementation of green
housing development projects with minimum numbers of homes or apartments
available to low-income families and individuals. Individual grants are
expected to be awarded in the range of $15,000 to $50,000. Deadlines are ongoing.
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Established in 1994, the Green Foundation is a private,
non-operating foundation that awards grants for both operating and
program support. The foundation's mission is to uncover new
opportunities, encourage growth, and ultimately effect positive change
within those institutions that best reflect the foundation's core focus
areas and the communities they serve. Not-for-profit organizations are
eligible to apply for funding in the following areas: arts; education;
and health and scientific research. Most of the foundation's grant making
is limited to institutions that serve the Los Angeles community; however, the
foundation will consider institutions beyond this geographic boundary
that have the potential to impact communities statewide or nationally. To
be eligible for foundation funding, an applicant organization must be
classified by the IRS as a public charity and tax exempt under section
501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Ongoing deadline.
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The
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) Foundation is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the sponsorship of educational events, seminars,
and lecture series on topics such as human development and potential,
business and management in order to foster positive change on personal,
organizational, community and global levels. There are no maximum or
minimum grant amounts. Awards vary by project. Ongoing deadline.
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The GTECH After School Advantage Program is a national
community investment program, which provides non-profit community
agencies with state-of-the-art computer labs. These Computer Centers are
designed to provide inner-city children aged five to 15 with a
meaningful, yet fun, learning experience during the critical after-school
hours, in a safe environment. This initiative is meant to provide an
otherwise unavailable educational experience and bridge the digital
divide among at-risk children. By applying their knowledge and expertise
to this type of program, GTECH hopes to increase children's interest in
careers in computers and provide them with the necessary tools to help
them become more competitive in school and in today's job market. GTECH
will donate up to $15,000 in state-of-the-art computers, on-line technology,
computer software and volunteer hours to each after-school program in
inner-city communities where the Company's offices are located
nationwide. Ongoing deadline.
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The Guitar Center Music Foundation's mission is to aid
nonprofit music programs across America that offer music instruction so
that more people can experience the joys of making music. The Guitar
Center Music Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year
from 501(c)(3) organizations. Qualifying applicants are established,
ongoing and sustainable music programs across the United States that provide
music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have the
opportunity to make music. The Grant Committee reviews all applications
three times yearly, and grant awards range from $500 to $5,000 in value.
Applicants will be notified by mail if a grant is awarded or not. Ongoing
deadline.
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Local Workforce Investment Boards are eligible to
apply for this skills training program that provides a long term solution
to domestic skill shortages in high skill and high technology
occupations. Funds may be used for technical skills training for employed
and unemployed American workers. Training must focus on occupations that
are experiencing skills shortages in the domestic job market. Ongoing
deadline.
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Harry Chapin believed the issue of world hunger was one that
could be eradicated in a lifetime, and his tireless pursuit of that goal
was obvious. The Harry Chapin Foundation exists to help concerned,
private citizens get involved.
The Foundation will focus its funding program in the following
areas: community education programs to identify community needs and
mobilize resources to meet them, fostering social and economic justice;
arts in education programs and other approaches to educating young people
to create a healthier and more peaceful world; agricultural programs that
support the preservation of individually-owned farms and support for
citizen organizations that promote equitable food production and
distribution; and environmental programs that promote a safe and
sustainable environment. Grants are made for a one- (1) year period. In
some instances, grant renewals are considered but are never automatic.
Grants are never awarded for more than three consecutive years. Grant sizes
range from a few hundred dollars to a maximum of $10,000. Ongoing deadline.
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The Hasbro Children's Foundation supports the
development and/or expansion of programs for children. Please be aware
that the Foundation supports direct services only - the act of one person
helping another. The Foundation also awards grants only to tax exempt
not-for-profit organizations. Hasbro Children's Foundation funds fully
integrated universally accessible playgrounds only. Playgrounds must be
disabled-friendly and open to the whole community. Priority will be given
to economically disadvantaged areas for playground refurbishment and/or
new construction. Grants for local model programs range from $500 -
$35,000. In 1999, a total of 62 grants were awarded. Ongoing deadline.
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A collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and
the Pew Charitable Trust, the Health Impact Project is intended to
encourage the use of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to help
decision-makers better assess proposed policies, projects, and programs
with respect to their impact on health so that they may avoid adverse
health consequences and costs and improve health. The program partners
have issued a call for proposals to demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs
and promote their incorporation into local, state, tribal, and federal
decision-making. Eligible applicant organizations include: state, tribal
or local agencies; tax-exempt educational institutions; and publicly
supported charitable organizations that are exempt from federal income
tax as an organization described by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. Applicant organizations must be located in the United
States or its territories at the time of application. Up to fifteen
demonstration projects will be awarded in this round of funding. Grants
will range from $25,000 to $150,000 and must be completed within
twenty-four months. Proposals for more than $150,000 may be considered
under rare and exceptional circumstances. Grants are awarded on a rolling
basis; proposals may be submitted at any time. Ongoing deadline.
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Healthcare Georgia Foundation is a statewide, private
independent foundation located in Atlanta,
Georgia.
Established in 1999, the Foundation’s
mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to
affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and
communities. Within this broad, statewide focus, the specific
goals of the Foundation are to: protect and promote the health of
individuals, families and communities; improve the availability, quality,
appropriateness and financing of healthcare services; and integrate and
coordinate efforts to improve health and healthcare services. Grant
amounts are determined according to the project’s scope and scale. The
allocation of funds within a grant-approved budget is largely defined by
the specific project work plan and objectives. Ongoing deadline.
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The HealthWell Foundation® is a 501(c) (3)
non-profit, charitable organization that helps individuals afford
prescription medications they are taking for specific illnesses. The
Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible patients to cover
certain out-of-pocket health care costs, including: prescription drug
coinsurance, co-payments, and deductibles; health insurance premiums; and
other selected out-of-pocket health care costs. The HealthWell Foundation®
takes into account an individual's financial, medical, and insurance
situation when determining who is eligible for assistance. Financial
criteria are based on multiples of the federal poverty level, which takes
into account a family’s size. Families with incomes up to four times the
federal poverty level may qualify. The foundation also considers the cost
of living in a particular city or state. The Foundation asks for the
patient's diagnosis, which must be verified by a physician signature, and
the patient must receive treatment dispensed in the United States. Individuals
covered by private insurance, employer-sponsored plans, Medicare or
Medicaid may also be eligible. The Foundation grants assistance on a
first-come, first-served basis to the extent that funding is available. Ongoing deadline.
The Hearst Foundations support well-established
nonprofit organizations that address important issues within our major
areas of interests – education, health, culture, and social service – and
that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies.
Within these areas, the Foundations generally provide endowment, program,
and capital grant support. Private nonprofits with significant support
from the philanthropic community are favored over those financed through
government sources. Ongoing
deadline.
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The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will provide up to $10,000 in
funding to grassroots community- and faith-based victim service
organizations and coalitions to improve outreach and services to crime
victims, through support of program development, networking, coalition
building, and service delivery. Funds may be used to develop program
literature, train advocates, produce a newsletter, support victim
outreach efforts, and recruit volunteers. Organizations and coalitions
operating for at least 1 year that have not received federal VOCA victim
assistance grant funding and that have an annual operating budget of
$50,000 or less may apply. All applicants must also have a history of
serving crime victims. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Herbalife Family Foundation
provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations around the world
dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Herbalife Family
Foundation welcomes the opportunity to consider making contributions to
organizations and programs that: improve nutrition, support children and
families, support children and families, provide early intervention,
provide early intervention, correct problem behavior and enhance
self-esteem, prevent substance abuse, prevent physical/emotional abuse,
create better home environments, and promote physical/emotional health. Ongoing deadline.
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Hollywood Video is dedicated to helping educational
institutions make learning a fun and exciting adventure. Free rental
certificates are a great way to encourage and reward students. The
Spotlighting Students program provides K-12 schools 100 Shooting Star
Achievement Awards. These awards may be redeemed at any Hollywood Video
for a free rental of any New Release, DVD, Game, or Hollywood Film
Library® movie. Teachers and coaches may use the Spotlight on Students
coupons to encourage and reward their students. Here are some ideas for
spotlighting students: rewards for academic excellence in the classroom,
rewards for athletic team members, school carnival raffles, and
graduation, homecoming, or prom parties. The Spotlighting Teachers
program provides K-12 schools with 100 Spotlight on Education Coupons for
the faculty. Teachers may redeem coupons for Hollywood Film Library®
titles, which can be used as instructional aids in the classroom. These
coupons, honored at all Hollywood Video stores, are for classroom
purposes only, not personal use. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Home Depot is committed to giving back to the communities
where its associates and customers live and work. To make a significant
impact, they concentrate our efforts on affordable housing, at-risk
youth, the environment, and disaster preparedness and relief. Grant
proposals are accepted throughout the year but annual plans are
formulated each winter for major projects. *Please click on “Community
Involvement” on the company’s home page for further information.
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They focus on programs that enhance economic
education, strengthen consumer education and prepare students and adults
to be financially responsible. In addition to funding financial and
economic education programs, Household has a Support of Higher Education
program, in which they award grants to colleges and universities. As a
financial services company, they take particular interest in the economic
vitality and physical rehabilitation of key communities around the
nation. They give priority funding to programs that focus on one or more
of the following: helping people develop basic skills and job training,
stabilizing or improving housing, revitalizing, neighborhoods, and
diversity. Ongoing deadline.
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HSBC recognizes its responsibility to be a vital and
contributing member of the community. They embrace the principle that
corporate citizenship is vital to the success of a company, and they
believe that their employees and customers, and the towns and cities
where they do business, should benefit from their commitment. HSBC
established HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc., to carry out its mission
with a philanthropic strategy focused primarily on two critical issues
education and the environment. In line with Federal regulations, the
Foundation can only make grants to organizations registered with the IRS
as 501(C) (3) public charities. In addition, public schools and school
districts or other government agencies are eligible to receive grants
under IRS rules. Ongoing deadline.
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IBM's philanthropic resources
are allocated to specific projects and programs that fit within their
targeted areas of interest. The overwhelming majority of grants are
initiated by IBM, do not stem from unsolicited proposals, and involve
multi-year commitments. Subsequent grants will grow out of these efforts
after the current grants have run their course. While not encouraged,
unsolicited proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If your
organization chooses to submit an unsolicited proposal, please note the
following guidelines and address the requirements outlined. IBM does not
make equipment donations or grants from corporate philanthropic funds to:
individuals, political, labor, religious, or fraternal organizations or
sports groups; fundraising events such as raffles, telethons,
walk-a-thons or auctions; capital campaigns, construction and renovation
projects; chairs, endowments or scholarships sponsored by academic or
nonprofit institutions; special events such as conferences, symposia or
sports competitions; and organizations that advocate, support, or
practice activities inconsistent with IBM’s non-discrimination policies,
whether based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or
status as a protected veteran. Nonprofit organizations or educational
institutions wishing to submit unsolicited proposals to IBM should make
an initial inquiry in the form of a two-page letter. In the event that
the proposal is of interest to IBM, additional information will be
requested. The letter should include the following information: brief
statement fully describing the mission of the organization, the amount of
money requested, and the purpose of the contribution; description of the
problem you wish to address, the solution you propose, and how IBM
technology, and IBM volunteers, if appropriate, will be incorporated;
proposed project budget with all other anticipated sources of income;
plans to measure and evaluate program results; copy of an IRS 501(c)(3)
ruling or other documentation substantiating tax exemption status; and
name, address and telephone number of the project contact person. Ongoing deadline.
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HP has teamed up with IndiVisual Learning to offer a
one-to-one wireless mobile reading lab solution. Your
school may be awarded with a wireless reading lab complete with 5
Hewlett-Packard laptops and 3 years unlimited student use of the
IndiVisual Reading program ($25,000 value). The mobile reading lab
provides schools with IndiVisual's reading intervention solution that
develops lifelong skills for underachieving students and can be delivered
throughout the school day to different students and in different
environments. This solution dramatically increases teacher' productivity
and effectiveness by offering each student individualized instruction.
IndiVisual Reading requires no in-service training and automates all
vital record keeping, including student progress reports. Ongoing deadline.
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The ING Foundation is the charitable
giving arm of ING in the Americas. The Foundation awards grants to
non-profit organizations addressing a variety of community needs and
resources. ING focuses on three primary areas: financial literacy; education
for youth; and diversity. The ING Foundation
supports 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations providing unique programming
and/or community, outreach initiatives directed toward our primary areas
of focus; broad, strategic partnership opportunities that leverage our
commitment to empowerment and focus on improving the lives of individuals
in underserved communities across the country; and smaller, local
programs and initiatives in key markets where their employees and
customers live and work and where they have a large corporate presence. Ongoing deadline.
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The NEA Foundation provides
$1,000-$3,000 grants to teachers, education support professionals, and higher
education faculty and staff in public schools, colleges, and universities
for the purpose of engaging in high-quality professional development or
implementing innovative ideas that raise student achievement. Eligible
applicants may apply at any time and must follow the grant guidelines. Ongoing deadline.
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The Intel® Model School program can help schools more
effectively integrate technology in the classroom. The program offers
grants on equipment for qualifying schools and special purchase programs
for teachers, students and parents in the North America region. Ongoing deadlines.
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J. Burlow Campbell Foundation
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The foundation awards grants to non-profits in
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee in the areas of education,
the arts, youth development, and religion. Priority will be given to Georgia
non-profits. For more information, call 404-658-9066. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Janus Foundation's approach to funding is unique,
and they hope that their efforts make a substantive difference that goes
beyond the simple act of making a financial contribution. The Foundation
looks to develop partnerships with nonprofit organizations that are
innovative, visionary, and forward-thinking in their approach to reaching
those they serve. Janus believes that by funding organizations that
embrace these qualities, they can assist nonprofits that have the
structure, the vision and the commitment to operate successfully in both
the short and long term. Ultimately, this will give their nonprofit
partners the support they need to make a long-lasting impact on the lives
of the people they help. While they recognize there are many diverse
nonprofit organizations providing invaluable services to the community,
the Janus Foundation has elected to focus on the three following giving areas:
at-risk youth through education; community
service and volunteerism; and cultural institutions in the Denver Metro
area. Please note that the Janus Foundation accepts grant applications
from nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. for the first two giving
areas. The third giving area only applies to cultural institutions that
operate in the Denver,
CO metro area. The
Foundation attempts to provide funding to nonprofits when they need it
most. Therefore, the grant selection committee meets each month to
evaluate all proposals, and there is no deadline for submission. Janus
typically responds to all proposals within 90 days of receiving them. Ongoing deadline.
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The Jenesis Group offers grants to 501(c) 3 nonprofit
organizations focusing on youth development, education, and social
entrepreneurship. The Foundation invests in grass roots organizations
that work to empower disadvantaged and/or at-risk youth to become
productive citizens in society. Priority is given to programs that are
preventative in approach and that provide comprehensive and long-term
solutions to the challenges facing youth today. The Jenesis Group
primarily invests in results-oriented organizations with annual budgets
or $500,000 or less that build self-esteem and foster self-reliance,
emphasize literacy and academic excellence, offer leadership training and
development, utilize mentoring strategies, teach career readiness and/or
life skills, prevent juvenile delinquency, and/or develop entrepreneurial
skills. Letters of inquiry are accepted and reviewed throughout the
year. The Jenesis Group will solicit a full proposal, if interested.
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Jenny Jones,
through her charitable Foundation, “The Jenny Jones Foundation”, is
prepared to give away $1 million for worthy causes around the country.
All grants must meet the following requirements: the recipient may not
keep any of the funds for his or her personal use; all funds must be
spent on the approved community project; the project must benefit a
number of people, not just one individual; and the project must have
significant long term benefits. Anyone can apply to receive a grant. The
maximum grant award is $25,000 each. Ongoing deadline.
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The JM Foundation awards grants in the areas of health
and rehabilitation and education and public policy research. Requests are
reviewed within 1 month of receipt. The foundation’s board members meet
in May and October to review proposals and make funding decisions. Write
to: Carl Helstrom, JM Foundation, 60 E 42nd St., Suite 1651, New York, NY 10165 for more information. Ongoing
deadline.
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The John M. Lloyd Foundation amplifies its funding
through flexibility in supporting novel, entrepreneurial projects that
have a high likelihood of affecting social change with regard to
HIV/AIDS. The Foundation prefers projects that have promise of making a
significant impact and those which are new and innovative. The Foundation
gives added preference to the development of programs that will
significantly amplify the dollar amount of the grant. The grant limit of
the Foundation is $20,000. Organizations may submit only one concept
letter per year. The Foundation gives preference to organizations and
projects that advocate for evidence-based policies, those that mobilize
awareness and support for AIDS programs, and those that employ innovation
to battle the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Ongoing
deadline.
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JPMorgan Chase's philanthropic goal is simple - be the
catalyst to meaningful, positive, and sustainable change within the
highest need neighborhoods and communities across the globe. In 2007,
JPMorgan Chase gave more than $100 million through grants and
sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations around the
world. They also support the individual interests of their employees
through the Matching Gift and volunteer programs. Areas of interest
include: community development (address issues related to poverty and
social exclusion by building economic infrastructure, promoting
self-sufficiency, and supporting efforts to narrow social inequities);
education (ensure that all children, particularly those from disadvantaged
backgrounds, have access to high quality educational opportunities with a
particular focus on K-12 public schools that help them acquire the
knowledge and skills needed to be productive, engaged citizens); and arts
and culture (increase community access to rich cultural resources that
foster creativity, promote self-expression, celebrate diversity, and
strengthen our environment). Ongoing
deadline.
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Thanks to the generosity of their many Funding
Partners there are ongoing opportunities to build new, safe playgrounds
across the continent. They are currently doing outreach to locate
potential Community Partners in cities and towns all across North America for playgrounds to be built in
2005. Ideal Community Partners are usually child-serving,
non-profit organizations but could be community development
organizations, neighborhood coalitions, charter schools, or any
organization that can mobilize a volunteer force and is in need of a
playground. When a Community Partner is selected they will: receive
2 months of step-by-step guidance from a KaBOOM! Project Manager on
planning and building a playground, receive a 4 book Tool Kit to help you
plan your perfect playground from start to finish, benefit from a
community building experience, and work with a KaBOOM! Project Manager to
develop a maintenance plan for the care of your new playground, acquire
the skills needed to undertake future community projects on your own, and
build an amazing playground with the help of 200 volunteers, all in ONE
DAY! Ideal Community Partner candidates will serve children from
low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds; own and provide land for the
playground (at least a 50’ x 50’ space is ideal); agree to own, insure
and maintain the playground for the lifetime of the playground; are able
to raise and contribute up to $10,000 cash towards the cost of equipment;
provide food, water, and restroom facilities for the volunteers on build
day; recruit 15 parent, community and staff volunteers to participate in
planning committees; recruit 50 – 100 parent and community volunteers to
help build the playground in one day; and demonstrate enthusiasm,
excitement and commitment to planning a community revitalization project.
Ongoing deadline, however,
projects are funded on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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The Food Systems and Rural Development area is
one of the Foundation's four primary programming areas, and consists of
two programming components. Both have their roots in rural America,
but each has a different focus. Food
Systems: For the nation's food system to function
effectively, it must provide access to a safe and nutritious food supply
for all segments of society. And to ensure continued food security, this
same system must produce food in a manner that protects the environment,
while adding economic and social value to rural and urban communities.
Foundation-funded projects seek to achieve these and other goals as they
build partnerships among non-profit organizations, consumers and
producers. They also support relevant market and policy changes, and link
higher education institutions to communities in ways that support a
healthy, viable, and sustainable food system; and Rural Development: America's rural communities
possess valuable assets. Prominent among them are hard-working people who
understand and value the culture and environment of their native place.
At the same time, they face significant challenges that include job loss;
decline in personal income; the out-migration of young people; and
continuing persistent poverty. The Foundation's Rural Development program
helps local people capitalize on their strengths and develop new networks
between individuals, communities, and organizations. Together, they can
create partnerships to restore the vision and vigor of rural communities.
Grants in the Food Systems and Rural Development programming
area are made in three ways: general grants; grants made to support
strategic initiatives; and clusters of grants. General grants are usually
made to a single project and support overall Food Systems and Rural
Development goals. The Foundation does not have not established (nor do
they track) maximum or minimum dollar amounts, but rather look at the
amount needed for each specific project based on scope of work and
expected outcomes. Ongoing deadline.
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For more than 20 years, Kraft has been committed to
ending hunger in America,
as part of the Kraft Community Nutrition Program. Through two signature initiatives,
The Kraft Food Rescue Initiative and The Kraft Seafood Initiative, Kraft
has awarded 320 grants totaling more than $17 million to hunger
organizations in more than 45 states. All this adds up to more than 443
million servings of nutritious food going to the hungry. The Kraft Food
Rescue Initiative seeks and supports programs that allow hunger
organizations to feed more people by building a food bank's
infrastructure with refrigeration, transportation or other necessary
equipment. The goal is to develop the capacity of food banks to collect
and distribute larger volumes of highly nutritious fruit and vegetables
and/or prepared and perishable food. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Kresge Foundation is a $3 billion national
foundation that builds stronger nonprofit organizations—catalyzing their
growth, helping them connect with their stakeholders, and challenging
them with grants that leverage greater support. The Foundation
concentrates its programming on capital campaigns as a key opportunity
for nonprofit growth. In 2005, the Foundation awarded 216 grants totaling
$131,770,027 to organizations in the United
States, Canada,
United Kingdom, South Africa, and Mexico. Their mission is to
strengthen nonprofit organizations that advance the well-being of
humanity. They believe that strong, sustainable, high-capacity
organizations are positioned to achieve their missions and strengthen
communities. The Kresge Foundation uses challenge grants to provide
endorsement, opportunity, and leverage. Its grantees find this challenge
an important strategy in their plan for growth—an incentive for donors
and volunteers, and a tool for tapping new resources. Ongoing deadline.
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The Kroger Co. contributed
nearly $126 million to local communities and non-profit organizations in
2004 as part of its “Neighbor to Neighbor” charitable giving program.
These contributions – which averaged $10 million per month – included
donations made by Kroger customers and associates, the Company’s three
foundations, associates, and funds raised through in-store events and
promotions. More than 25,000 local schools, hunger relief agencies, youth
programs and non-profit organizations in communities where Kroger
operates stores or manufacturing facilities received financial support
from the Company. Kroger focuses its charitable giving in several key
areas: hunger relief; K-12 education; grassroots service organizations;
and women’s health. In addition, Kroger supports organizations that
promote the advancement of women and minorities, and the Salvation Army and
American Red Cross. Funding is limited to those areas where Kroger has
operations (www.kroger.com for a complete list of locations). Ongoing deadline.
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The Laura J.
Niles Foundation encourages and supports efforts that offer
learning and economic growth opportunities for the motivated poor. Of
equal importance are charitable initiatives that foster life enrichment
through canine and other types of animal companionship. The foundation
has a particular interest in education, economic self-sufficiency and
programs that alleviate unhealthy dependencies. With regard to animals,
most notably dogs, the foundation's areas of concentration center around
canine health research, animal protection & adoption, search &
rescue training, human assistance and similar fields of interest. The
majority of the Laura J. Niles Foundation's grant making is focused in
the northeastern United
States, although, occasionally, grants
may be made in other regions of the country and/or abroad.
All applicants must have tax-exempt 501(c) (3) status
as a non-profit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service.
Grants may range from a few thousand dollars up to $50,000. In unique
circumstances, the Foundation does consider a more significant grant for
a program having a major impact in one or more of its areas of interest.
Of particular interest to the Foundation are organizations that promote
partnerships and collaborative efforts among multiple groups and
organizations. The Foundation encourages pilot initiatives that test new
program models.
Priority will be given to requests that show specific
plans for funding beyond the present. The applicant must have an active
board of directors with policy-making authority. The board should
demonstrate competence in the sound financial management of the
organization. Ongoing deadline.
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The LEGO Group is committed to helping children
develop their creativity and learning skills through constructive
play. The LEGO Children's Fund extends this commitment to local and
national organizations that support innovative projects and programming
to cultivate and celebrate a child's exploration of personal creativity
and creative problem-solving in all forms. The LEGO Children’s Fund
will provide quarterly grants for programs, either in part or in total,
with a special interest paid to collaborative efforts and in providing
matching funds to leverage new dollars into the receiving organization.
They will give priority consideration to programs that both meet their
goals and are supported in volunteer time and effort by their employees.
The Foundation awards grants to qualified tax-exempt organizations (as
determined under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code)
including educational organizations as defined in USC 26 § 170 (C)
with specific, identifiable needs primarily in these areas of support:
early childhood education and development; technology and communication
projects that advance learning opportunities; and sport or athletic
programs that concentrate on under-served youth. There are no
restrictions on grant amounts up to the quarterly allocation. Typical
awards, however are between $500 and USD $5,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Levi Strauss & Co. and the Levi Strauss Foundation
act as catalysts for positive change in communities around the world by
tackling critical social issues through strategic initiatives. Their
strategic initiatives range from helping to start a community foundation
in Australia that addresses the needs of indigenous people to starting a
new organization — Project Change — that addresses institutional racism
in the U.S. through collaborative partnerships that cross race, ethnic
and gender boundaries, and address critical local community issues. For
more than three decades, they have promoted the active, local involvement
of our 16,700 worldwide employees. Through our grant making, they support
and lead social change. Through their employee community involvement,
they strive to reinvigorate civic engagement and rebuild a sense of
community locally and globally. Ongoing deadline.
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Liberty Mutual has a long history of quietly
supporting the community. In 2003, they brought more structure to
their effort by launching the Liberty Mutual Foundation. The
foundation’s primary focus is education, and health and human services.
They also support mentoring programs, cultural organizations, and access
to health care for low-income individuals. The Liberty Mutual
Foundation contributes the bulk of its funding to
organizations or programs that serve the Greater Boston area
where the company has its headquarters. The Liberty Mutual
Group also supports organizations in other communities
where they have employees and customers. Ongoing deadline.
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The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and
small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and
under-served areas. Founded in 1990, the Lisa Libraries was started by
author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children's book
editor Lisa Novak. Some of the libraries established have been at
day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated
parents, and after-school programs. The Lisa Libraries supplements
under-filled shelves as well as provides books to many children who may
never have owned a book before. In 2002, the Lisa Libraries contributed
over 14,000 books to nonprofit organizations across the country.
Interested applicants should write to The Lisa
Libraries and include the following: information (letter, brochures, news
items) about your program; the number of children served; age range of
children served; a breakdown of how the books would be used; most recent
ruling on your tax exempt 501(c)(3) status; current annual budget; and a
list of current funding sources. Book donation values vary depending on
funding and need. Ongoing deadline.
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The Reading Resource
Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The program
distributes books FREE of charge for Read Across America Day and other
literacy programs. Recipients merely pay shipping, handling, and
administrative costs, which is only $0.65 per book ($65 per set of 100
books). Reading Resource Project books come in sets of 100 books per set.
There will not be more than four copies of the same book in any set. Reading levels are
available for Pre-K through Second Grade. Book selection and quantity is
dependent upon availability, so there is no guarantee of specific titles.
Books are sorted and shipped as close to a project's needs as possible,
with regard to reading level and topic. Reading Resource Project books
are available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis.
Requests for quantities of less than 30 sets can be shipped within 3 to 4
weeks; larger orders may require a longer time period to fill. Ongoing
deadline.
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Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation supports
projects that enhance the natural environment and/or increase community
involvement - including playground renovations. It is recommended that
you contact the manager at your local Lowe's store prior to submitting a
formal proposal to the Foundation. There are no deadlines.
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Lumina Foundation firmly believes that education is
the best way to help people achieve their potential and improve our
nation’s future. Therefore, we address issues that affect access and
attainment in postsecondary education in the United States – particularly
among traditionally underserved student groups. These students include
18- to 24-year-olds and adult students who face barriers to an education
by virtue of their income, preparation or family background. Lumina Foundation supports the following types of
endeavors, working diligently to ensure that all funded projects promote
access, attainment and adult learning: research, activities, and
innovative programs. Grants vary in size by their potential for impact.
Direct-service grants to students and families tend to be relatively
small, and those that affect entire systems tend to be larger. The median
size of a typical grant is $75,000; the average size is about $200,000.
The usual term for grants is one to three years, although exceptions
sometimes apply to initiatives we sponsor. Ongoing deadline.
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Established in 1994 by M·A·C
Cosmetics, the M·A·C AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected
by HIV/AIDS globally. Introducing its first VIVA GLAM lipstick that same
year, M·A·C decided that every cent of the selling price of the VIVA GLAM
lipsticks would go to the M·A·C AIDS Fund. With a total of four VIVA GLAM
lipsticks now sold worldwide, and through the annual Kids Helping Kids
Card Program, M·A·C Cosmetics has provided over $30 million to date for
the M·A·C AIDS Fund. The M·A·C AIDS Fund is the heart and soul of the company
-- with its employees giving their time, energy and talent to help those
affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide. The foundation provides funding to
non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations and programs for basic needs, such as
food, clothing, housing or shelter (short-term or transitional); direct
services related to healthcare, social services, transportation (for
medical visits, outpatient visits and other social services), and
health-related recreational activities, and programs that bring HIV/AIDS
education, awareness and prevention to public attention. Ongoing
deadline.
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MacTreasures Educational site is your source for Apple(tm)
software and hardware Treasures from your old Apple II's or your faster
than fast, G4's. This site will match your school to hardware donors as
well as sell Apple/Macintosh software that you may not find elsewhere. Ongoing
deadline.
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Educators and schools are asked to submit a detailed
proposal of how they would incorporate Studyworks into their curriculum
and classes. The product grant includes 25 seats of Studyworks and additional
copies of the program for the media center. Ongoing deadline.
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The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust was created
in 1989 by May Smith to provide grants to organizations that serve the
needs of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the disadvantaged. The
Trust makes grants to organizations that are recognized as 501(c)(3)
public charities by the United States Internal Revenue Service, and to
non-U.S. organizations that can demonstrate that they would meet the
requirements for such status. The Charitable Trust provides support in
the following areas: general operating support; capacity building;
program support; equipment; and tuition assistance. In 2007, the Trust
paid out grants totaling over $6,000,000, which were distributed as shown
among the following program areas: Arts & Culture — 6%; Children
& Youth — 8%; Community Development — 6%; Education — 43%; Health —
11%; Human Services — 21%; and International Development — 5%. The
Charitable Trust has no proposal submission deadline, and proposals are
accepted on a rolling basis. Ongoing
deadline.
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The May Department Stores Company Foundation's
activities are a reflection of our commitment to the communities in which
they operate. They support a wide range of organizations that meet basic
human needs for food, shelter and health, offer educational opportunities
that enhance local cultural life, and strengthen our communities and make
them more desirable places to live and to work. In fiscal 2000, the
Foundation contributed $15.2 million to more than 2,000 nonprofit
organizations, primarily in the communities where they operate. Ongoing
deadline.
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The purpose of The McKenzie Foundation is to encourage
and support non-profit programs primarily in the areas of education,
health, human services, and cultural and environmental concerns. Faced
with the task of translating these broad-reaching goals into a more
focused set of grant guidelines, the Board has selected four initiatives
that will shape its grant making for the next few years: early childhood
development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. The
Foundation has chosen these four initiatives for its initial years of
grant making because of its fundamental belief that assisting families is
one of the most effective and lasting ways to strengthen communities. The
McKenzie Foundation supports opportunities and experiences that enrich learning
for all ages. Special consideration will be given to charitable efforts
that inspire excellence and encourage personal development. Nearly
$500,000 was awarded in 2002, ranging in size from $600 - $60,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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Giving back to the
communities where they work and live is the goal of McKesson Community
Relations Department and the McKesson Foundation. Together we work to
support community agencies, employee volunteers and education. Healthcare
for at-risk youth is the primary focus of our charitable giving. With
some $4 million in annual grants, the McKesson Foundation would like to
see that no child goes without the medicine or treatment they need. Ongoing
deadline.
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Through
the Medicaid Managed Care Program, a national initiative of The Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)
provides training and technical assistance to states, health plans, and
consumer organizations to help strengthen publicly financed managed care.
CHCS also provides a limited amount of grant funding to develop and
promote best practices to build organizational capacity and improve the
quality of health care for individuals enrolled in Medicaid or SCHIP
managed care programs. Under a competitive review process, CHCS will fund
selected proposals of up to $100,000 from state Medicaid and SCHIP
agencies, health plans, consumer organizations, health services
researchers, and policy analysts for best practice projects. These should
identify or develop and test operationally relevant, innovative practices
that address one or more of CHCS' key areas of interest. Areas of CHCS
interest include: improving
clinical quality for chronic conditions, especially in the areas of
asthma, diabetes, and obesity; improving care coordination for children
and adults with multiple chronic illnesses, including mental health and
substance abuse; decreasing health disparities for minority populations;
building new models of long-term care for Medicaid and dual eligible
consumers; and creating performance-based purchasing strategies. Best
Practices Grant proposals should be submitted through the online
application. Ongoing deadline.
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At Medtronic, their mission is to alleviate pain,
restore health and extend life. This mission extends to their grant
making, where they give top priority to programs that support and empower
people with chronic disease and those that serve socioeconomically
disadvantaged people. The Foundation supports health programs in three
areas: Patient Link partners with patient
associations worldwide to educate, support and advocate on behalf of
patients and their families; HeartRescue saves lives
that would otherwise be lost to sudden cardiac arrest by supporting
prevention, early defibrillation program, and survivor support programs
in communities around the world; and Health in the Community
supports programs that improve the health of socioeconomically
disadvantaged people in communities. Only organizations
with 501(c) (3) status (an IRS determination letter verifying that status
is required with each application) are eligible for funding. Ongoing deadlines.
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Over the past 90 years, Merrill Lynch has helped
millions of people become more self-reliant and better able to determine
their futures as a result of both its financial services and
philanthropic contributions. Through their support for education and
financial literacy programs throughout the nation and across the globe,
Merrill Lynch is helping young people leverage their education as a
critical instrument for creating wealth and improving the quality of life
in their communities and nations. The education of underserved children
and youth in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship,
leadership development, career planning and business awareness is Merrill
Lynch’s principal philanthropic focus. Merrill Lynch gives priority to
specific innovative, sustainable programs and projects, rather than
general operating support that serve the unmet educational needs and
interests of an ethnically diverse population who have limited access to
financial resources. Merrill Lynch makes charitable contributions through
its branch offices, business units and subsidiaries, and through the
Merrill Lynch Foundation. U.S.
contributions are only made to IRS recognized 501(c) (3) charitable
organizations. The overwhelming
majority of grants are initiated by Merrill Lynch and do not originate
from unsolicited proposals. However, Merrill Lynch does consider a
very small number of unsolicited requests from nonprofit organizations,
but funding is extremely limited. Ongoing
deadline.
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The MetLife Foundation was created in 1976 by MetLife
to continue its longstanding tradition of contributions and community
involvement. The goal is to empower people to lead healthy,
productive lives and strengthen communities. Underlying the
Foundation's programs is a focus on education at all ages and a
commitment to increasing access and opportunity. The Foundation makes
grants in health, education, civic affairs and culture. Ongoing deadline.
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The Metropolitan Life Foundation was established for
the purpose of supporting various educational, health and welfare, and
civic and cultural organizations. The primary objective of the Foundation
is to assist tax-exempt organizations through a program of financial
support, particularly in the communities in which MetLife has a major
presence. Our goals are to strengthen communities, promote good health
and improve education. The Foundation makes grants nationally in the areas
of heath, education, culture, civic affairs, and social investment
programs. In 2000, the Metropolitan Life Foundation awarded 253 grants
totaling $13.1 million. Ongoing deadline.
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Established in 1999 with a gift from Michael and Susan
Dell, the Foundation has an endowment of more than $1 billion. The
Foundation believes a child’s future begins with a healthy environment. A
healthy environment includes access to educational opportunities and
quality health care. In addition, safe and engaging after school
programs, quality early childhood care services and primary needs such as
food, clothing and environments that are free from abuse enable children
to grow into successful and healthy adults. As parents and co-founders of
the Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell place the utmost importance on the
health and education of children. The Michael & Susan Dell
Foundation’s mission is to fund initiatives that foster active minds,
healthy bodies and a safe environment where children can thrive. The goal
of MSDF is to improve the outcomes for children around the world in a
measurable way. MSDF seeks to fund organizations and their projects or
programs that meet this goal. The Foundation’s aim is to work as a
catalyst for enduring, systemic change. Using a collaborative approach,
existing programs and organizations are sought that will serve as links
that address unmet needs in five essential focus areas – health,
education, safety, youth development and early childhood care. In
addition, the Foundation selectively funds short-term projects that tend
to have a positive and immediate effect on children. Ongoing deadline.
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Confirming their belief that amazing things happen
when people have the resources they need, Microsoft has seen remarkable
results from their giving efforts. They're excited about the
opportunities ahead. Microsoft will share resources, innovative
technology, and ideas with organizations and individuals who work in
underserved communities. Microsoft® Unlimited Potential (UP) is a global
initiative that focuses on improving lifelong learning for disadvantaged
young people and adults by providing technology skills through community
technology and learning centers (CTLCs). Microsoft believes that by
providing technical skills training to disadvantaged individuals, they
can partner to create social and economic opportunities that can change
peoples' lives and transform communities. Microsoft seeks to remove the
limits to individual potential around the world by eliminating technology
illiteracy. Ongoing deadline.
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The Milagro Foundation was
founded in 1998 to benefit underrepresented and underprivileged children around
the world. Milagro serves children in the areas of education, arts, and
health. Priority is given to programs that can prove to make a lasting
impact on children (those that work with the children for two or more
years) and programs or projects that show collaboration between and among
more than one agency. The Milagro Foundation does not fund capital
campaigns, scholarships, individual trips or tours, the production of
video, music events, television or film, one time events, fund-raising or
sporting events. Most grant amounts are between $2500 and $5000. The
Board makes decisions on grants three times a year–February, June and
October. Grant deadlines are usually at least two months prior to a Board
meeting. Ongoing deadline.
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To carry out its family's
philanthropic activities, Arthur Blank, the co-founder of Home Depot,
established The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The foundation giving
emphasizes youth development as it relates to six programmatic areas: 1)
arts and culture; 2) young women and girls to enable them to understand
their developing bodies, build meaningful relationships and make healthy,
responsible life decisions; 3) education enhancement; 4) athletics and
outdoor activities that are more than unstructured recreation; 5)
environment especially moving young people from awareness into action;
and 6) fostering understanding including prevention of violence. The
Foundation limits its giving to identified geographic areas including the
State of Georgia, with
some emphasis in metro Atlanta.
A particular focus of all grants is underserved youth populations defined
from a socio-economic perspective. Award amounts vary. Ongoing
deadline.
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The mission of the
Foundation is to help young
people with disabilities to maximize their potential and participation in
society. The Foundation provides national grants to projects and
organizations throughout the United States, giving
preference to areas where their company facilities are located.
Foundation sponsors three types of grant programs: National Grants: for
programs of national scope and impact or for model projects that can be
replicated at multiple sites; Matching Grants: to supplement cash,
products and employee volunteer time donated by Mitsubishi Electric US
companies in the communities; and Matching Gifts/Starfish Matches: to
match individual employee donations to charitable organizations.
Organizations meeting the Foundation's priorities and guidelines and
interested in applying for a grant are requested first to submit a short
concept paper (3-4 pages) for preliminary review. Concept papers may be
submitted by mail or online. The concept paper should include the
following elements: explanation of the need and objectives for the funds
related to the goal of inclusion, description of the national impact of the
project/organization, discussion of how the organization or initiative is
innovative and/or builds on similar work being done in your field, plans
for evaluation of project activities and dissemination of results, and
budget summary. Concept papers may be submitted at any time and are
reviewed throughout the year. Ongoing
deadline.
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You have a great idea for
an activist project, but you need some money to make it go? Apply for a
Mix It Up Grant! The Mix It Up Grants Program funds youth-directed
activist projects that focus on identifying, crossing and challenging
social boundaries in schools and communities. Grants are limited to $250
and they can only give you one. They'll give preference to applications
that clearly show: Youth leadership — i.e., projects created and carried
out by youth activists; Collaborative efforts across social boundaries —
i.e., different youth groups or clubs working together, or school-based
clubs working with community-based organizations; and Continuing efforts
to identify, cross or challenge social boundaries — i.e., the funded
project isn't "the end" of the effort. Ongoing deadline.
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Through the Morgan Stanley
Foundation and direct corporate contributions, Morgan Stanley Community
Affairs provides over $10 million annually to create and deliver
excellence in children’s healthcare; invest in students and faculty to
create access and opportunity in the financial services sector for
members of underserved communities; and encourage, recognize and reward
employee community engagement. Last year, the Foundation provided more
than $50 million to non-profit organizations for a variety of programs.
In addition, they invest in innovations in pediatric care, so that more
children can get the healthy start they need for consistent and
meaningful achievement in life. Ongoing
deadline.
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Thanks to the generous
support of the CarMax Foundation, MADD is offering qualifying groups a
mini-grant to help implement evidence-based prevention programs that
focus on college-related drinking problems on campuses and/or in the
surrounding communities. Priority for funding will be given to
applications that: incorporate the UMADD projects recommended on this
website; projects that seek to change environmental factors (laws,
policies, enforcement) or populations (student body, anyone under 21)
versus projects that seek individual behavior change (motivational
speaker, crashed car exhibit, basic alcohol education); include
partnership with multiple groups, both on campus and in the community;
and support or enhance law enforcement efforts. Mini-grants awards have a
maximum of $500; will be reimbursed upon project completion (with
original receipts); and require a completed project evaluation. Ongoing deadline.
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The Mr. Holland's Opus
Foundation supports music education and its many benefits through the
donation and repair of musical instruments to underserved schools,
community music programs and individual students nationwide. Grants range
from $500 - $5,000. Youth orchestras, community schools of the arts,
after school programs, and local schools are eligible to apply. Ongoing
deadline.
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Museums and libraries are invited to apply for free
NASA space shuttle artifacts, including small items such as astronaut
helmets, gloves, and boots, and large items such as shuttle Motion Based
Simulators and Crew Compartment Trainers. NASA will retire the Space
Shuttle Program at the end of 2010 and is eager for the public to learn
about the wonders of space exploration through museum and library
exhibitions. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is helping NASA
reach out to eligible institutions, including museums attended by the
public and free libraries serving all residents of a community, district,
state, or region. The artifacts are free, but eligible recipients must
cover shipping and special handling fees. Shipping fees on smaller items
will be relatively inexpensive, while larger items may involve extensive
disassembly, preparation, shipping, and reassembly costs. NASA will work
closely with potential recipients, on a case by case basis, to address
any unique special handling costs. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Foundation’s
commitment is to improve people’s health and well being, especially those
who confront barriers due to low- to moderate-socioeconomic status, race,
ethnicity, and gender. They define health broadly and include within
their expanded view the link between physical health and the economic,
social, environmental and psychological factors that affect individuals,
families, and communities. Special attention will be given to efforts
that address the health disparities that exist between the rich and the
poor, build bridges between the common concerns of disparate
constituencies, and recognize the strategic importance of employing a
variety of approaches (coalition building, research, litigation, to name
a few) to produce institutional change. Priority attention will be given
to efforts that are national in scope and efforts that have the potential
of having a multi-state or statewide impact and can be replicated. The
foundation’s grant budget for 2002 is $20 million. Deadlines are
ongoing.
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The Education and Job
Training Assistance Fund is a fund established by The Allstate Foundation
to channel small grants to survivors of domestic violence in order to
achieve their educational and job related goals. It is their hope
that this fund will allow survivors greater independence over their
financial lives and increase their options for their livelihood. Any
adult survivor of domestic violence is eligible to receive funds. However, a domestic violence survivor
must work with a domestic violence shelter/program or domestic violence
coalition to submit an application for this fund. Fundable
expenses include: licensing fees (nursing, social work, etc.); books and
supplies for school; job skills training (resume building, interview
preparation, clothing, etc.); tuition; requirements for jobs (uniforms,
tools, etc.); registration fees; temporary child care so that the
applicant can attend school, take a class or look for employment; public
transportation; or computer equipment or rental fees for computer time at
a computer center. While this list is fairly inclusive, there may be
circumstances where a survivor has job and/or education needs that are
not on this list. In these instances, agencies are encouraged to
apply and clearly articulate how the need is related to education and job
training. NNEDV will disburse grants up to $1,000 per application.
The same survivor may not apply for more than two grants in a calendar
year. NNEDV will only accept Education and Job Training Direct Assistance
Fund applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose core
mission is to serve or represent victims of domestic violence. Eligible
organizations that submit applications must provide core services that
include 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, crisis intervention,
system advocacy, residential and nonresidential support groups,
individual and group counseling, domestic violence training/technical
assistance and domestic violence transitional housing. Eligible organizations
include: domestic violence shelters; domestic violence transitional
housing programs; domestic violence coalitions; and culturally specific
domestic violence organizations. NNEDV will not accept applications from
organizations whose core mission is not primarily focused on serving
victims of domestic violence. Ongoing
deadline.
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The National Youth
Development Information Center
has a variety of valuable information relating to funding opportunities
for youth development programs including: listing of national
foundations, community and/or family foundations and federally supported
youth programs. They have also compiled a list of corporations who have a
history of supporting local youth development programs. This website
contains links to these corporations’ web sites.
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The NEA Foundation
provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S.
public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject
area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking
and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based
subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry,
self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work
resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors,
advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly
encouraged. The grant amount is $5,000. Grant
funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment,
transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. Although some funds
may be used to support the professional development necessary to
implement the project, the majority of grant funds must be spent on
materials or educational experiences for students. Ongoing deadline.
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Learning & Leadership grants support public school
teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and
staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following
two purposes: 1) grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality
professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action
research; or 2) grants to groups fund collegial study, including study
groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for
faculty or staff new to an assignment. All professional development must
improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. "One-shot"
professional growth experiences, such as attending a national conference
or engaging a professional speaker, are discouraged. Decisions regarding
the content of the professional growth activities must be based upon an
assessment of student work undertaken with colleagues, and must be
integrated into the institutional planning process. Grant funds may be
used for fees, travel expenses, books, or other materials that enable
applicants to learn subject matter, instructional approaches, and skills.
Recipients are expected to exercise professional leadership by sharing
their new learning with their colleagues. The grant amount is $2,000 for
individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. Ongoing deadline.
The Big Green Help Grants in Public Education is
dedicated to supporting the development and implementation of programs
teaching "green" concepts to public elementary and middle
school students. The partnership is part of Nickelodeon's The Big Green
Help initiative, which connects kids to energy-saving and earth-friendly
activities in their everyday lives, and the NEA Foundation's grants
program that are helping to prepare the next generation,
"green" workforce. All of The Big Green Help Grants will
be awarded in the amount of $5,000. Ongoing deadline.
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It is human nature to protect and provide for those we
hold most precious, and that's especially true when it comes to children.
However, helping young people fulfill their potential and teaching them
to be responsible, successful adults have become enormous challenges. In
today's world, kids face a host of negative influences unknown by
previous generations. Unfortunately, the safety net is tenuous for many
children, and without intervention and guidance they face daunting
obstacles. This was the motivation behind the New York Life Foundation's
decision in 1998 to channel the majority of its resources toward
organizations, programs and services aimed at helping young people.
Called Nurturing the Children, this initiative specifically
focuses on: Safe Places
to Learn and Grow; Educational Enhancement; and Mentoring Children. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Nick Traina Foundation
(NTF) supports organizations involved in the diagnosis, research,
treatment, and/or family support of manic-depression, suicide prevention,
child abuse and children in jeopardy, and provides assistance to
struggling musicians in the areas of health and mental illness. The NTF
may give special consideration to proposals that address manic-depression
in children and young adults. Ongoing deadline.
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The Bowerman Track
Renovation Program provides matching cash grants to community-based,
youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running
tracks. The program distributes approximately $200,000 in matching grants
each year. This ten-year, $2 million program, administered by Nike's
Community Affairs department, provides matching funds of up to $50,000 to
youth-oriented nonprofit organizations anywhere in the world.
Organizations applying for the grant must demonstrate a need for running
track refurbishment or construction, provide track access to neighboring
communities, and Bowerman Track Renovation Program funds must be matched
in some amount by other contributors by an agreed upon deadline. Proposals will be accepted on an
ongoing basis through May 31, 2009.
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Office Depot is proud to
help a large number of local nonprofit organizations every year. To aid
in the review of requests for corporate support, we have established the
following criteria: The nonprofit organization must be aligned with
Office Depot's mission to directly impact the health, education and
welfare of children; Funds provided by Office Depot must directly assist
children; The inquiring organization must provide background on the
specific program and other funding sources; The organization must have an
established track record of community advocacy and a clear direction for
its future initiatives; The organization must have 501(c)(3) status; and
The organization must provide a Federal Tax Identification Number. To
request a monetary donation from Office Depot, please provide a brief
description of your organization, your Federal Tax ID number, an
explanation of what is being requested and the rationale based on our
charitable giving guidelines. The request should be on your
organization's letterhead. You
must also provide a copy of your IRS 501(c) (3) determination letter. Ongoing
deadline.
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The endowed Foundation
serves as the primary tool for reaching out to communities. The
Foundation’s highest giving priority is education because they want to
help motivate future leaders and workers to gain the desire, knowledge
and work-readiness skills required for corporations like theirs to
succeed and maintain a competitive edge. OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
grants have funded activities such as special math and science learning
centers at local schools, reading programs and annual scholarships. In
addition, the Foundation supports programs for economic development and
activities related to improving the quality of life. Ongoing deadline.
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Quality
education lays the foundation for the success of children, families,
communities, and our society as a whole. The I.A. O'Shaughnessy
Foundation is concerned that too many schools lack sufficient resources;
that students in high-poverty areas have lower achievement scores, higher
drop-out rates, and lower rates of college graduation; that low-income
families lack the resources to choose better schools; and that the gap
between the rich and the poor is increasing. The Foundation has set its
current funding interest to help address these critical matters of public
concern. The Foundation is currently interested in making Board Grants to
support high quality education
that prepares students in disadvantaged communities for educational and
life success. They fund organizations that: provide
support networks; remove impediments to student success; are broadly
supported by the community; and have a record of demonstrated success.
The Foundation is especially interested in funding endeavors that are
broad in scope, widespread in influence, high-impact, innovative, and
replicable models. The Foundation does not limit itself to specific grant
categories or program areas. It funds organizations that address needs
and effectively solve problems using multiple approaches or multi-faceted
solutions. Ongoing deadline.
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Monsanto supports
community projects that will promote the growth and prosperity of local communities
where the company does business. Previously funded projects have focused
on issues such as cultural enrichment, neighborhood development and
improved human services. Monsanto manufacturing sites are located in Luling, Louisiana; Muscatine, Iowa; Augusta, Georgia;
Idaho; and Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Applicants must submit a preliminary funding request and Monsanto will
subsequently invite qualified applicants to submit a full proposal.
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Lowe's Charitable and
Educational Foundation, International Paper and the International Paper
Foundation, and National Geographic Explorer classroom magazine have
announced an Outdoor Classroom Grant Program to fund outdoor learning
environments for K-12 public schools around the United States. Outdoor
classrooms provide students with the hands-on opportunity to learn about
natural resources through science education. Ranging from flower,
vegetable, and butterfly gardens to small ponds, nature trails, or bird
sanctuaries, outdoor classrooms can vary in complexity based on a
school's available resources. More elaborate outdoor learning environments
may include a laboratory for testing water and soil quality, a
greenhouse, wetlands, an arboretum, or a shelter. This school year, the
Outdoor Classroom Grant Program will award grants up to $2,000 to at
least one hundred schools. In some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be
awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom
projects. The grants can be used to build a new outdoor classroom or to
enhance a current outdoor classroom at the school. The program only
considers outdoor classroom proposals. All K-12 public schools in the United States (excluding Puerto
Rico) are welcome to apply. Grants will be reviewed three
times a year. Ongoing deadline.
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The goal of the
Foundation's Youth Program is to provide low-income adolescents and young
adults with opportunities to develop leadership skills, practice active
citizenship, and foster creativity. The Foundation supports programs that
include a direct services component and/or leadership development
activities that encourage collective action and advocacy, promote
systemic social change, and build communication skills in young people. The
Foundation makes grants only to organizations that meet Internal Revenue
Code 501(c) (3) requirements as nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations or to
qualified governmental units or agencies. A letter of inquiry, no more
than 2 pages in length, must be submitted to begin the process. Ongoing deadline.
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Palm, Inc. will help
non-profit organizations serve community needs through donating Palm
handhelds. They award this equipment monthly throughout the year.
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Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are designed to fund
one-time-only service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities
they would like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood, or
greater community. Projects must contain a "pay it forward"
focus - that is, they must be based on the concept of one person doing a
favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results
growing exponentially - to be considered in the grant making process.
Mini-Grants of up to $500 are available for projects on a one-time-only
basis. Because funding is limited, projects requesting smaller amounts
will be given priority. Knowing that teachers are incredibly busy and
cannot always fit into grant deadline, they do accept mini-grant
applications throughout the year. All applications received by
September 15th will be considered for first semester funding on or about
October 1st of each school year. Those received by February 15th
will be considered for our second semester, March 1st funding. If you
should miss their “deadline,” please indicate if you wish to be
considered for a mini-grant for the following semester. Ongoing deadline.
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The Payless ShoeSource Foundation
is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where
our associates and customers live. Through the Foundation, they support
programs that achieve measurable results in these communities. Smaller
grant requests (under $5,000) are considered each month. Requests must
include name, address and phone number of organization and contact
person; brief explanation of the organization;
explanation of how the proposed funding would be used and the results to
be accomplished; and copy of the IRS tax-exempt certification. Larger
grant requests (over $5,000) are reviewed on a quarterly basis. These
larger requests should include the information listed previously, plus a
list of the organization's officers and directors along with the names and
qualifications of those managing the program or project to be funded;
financial statement for the most recent fiscal year; budgets for the
proposed funding year showing anticipated expenses and income sources;
and a representative donors' list showing who has contributed to the
program or project with amounts indicated. This information is
confidential and will be used for the grant-making decision only. Ongoing deadline.
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Each quarter, Paymentech
reviews requests for funding from eligible 501 (c) (3) nonprofit
organizations that provide needed services in the areas of Education and
Health and Human Services. Preference for funding is given to organizations
whose work impacts the citizens of those areas in which Paymentech
offices are located. Generally, fund contributions will be distributed as
cash grants with a maximum annual gift of $5,000 per organization.
(Requests for larger donations may be made by special application.) Ongoing
deadline.
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Each year the Phelps Dodge Foundation, Phelps Dodge Corporation
and local operating facilities donate resources to charitable
organizations in more than 30 communities across the globe. At the heart
of their giving philosophy is a belief in the power of partnerships. At
Phelps Dodge, community involvement is more than funding; it is lending
their knowledge, business experience and the generosity of employee
volunteers to community programs that work. The Phelps Dodge Foundation
focus their support to address needs in the areas of education, safety
and the environment because they represent important values to the
company, allow them to put their expertise into practice, and reflect
their commitment to excellent operating standards. They also support the
arts and civic/community development because they believe in their role
in helping communities thrive and promoting cultural diversity.
Charitable grants from Phelps Dodge may be funded by the Corporation, the
Phelps Dodge Foundation, or their subsidiary companies. Phelps Dodge
invites qualified, nonprofit organizations to submit written proposals
that respond to the community involvement priorities outlined in the
giving theme guidelines. Ongoing deadlines.
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Are you a social entrepreneur, age 25 or under, who wants to see
BIG change in the world? Did you recently create a sustainable project,
program or organization? Do you need $500 to further the growth and
success of your program? If you answered,
"YES!" to all those questions, you are eligible to apply for a
Plum Youth Grant. Plum TV and Do Something want to see you and your
project reach the next level. Selected young social entrepreneurs from
the U.S.
will win $500 grants. One winner is chosen EVERY week! Ongoing deadline.
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Powered By Service is a bold new initiative to rebrand
service and fundamentally change the role of youth in communities. Powered
by Service is designed to get young people the world over involved in
changing the most pressing problems facing them and their
communities—whether it be preventing malaria, stopping the spread of
HIV/AIDs, ending gang violence or increasing access to clean water. The
goal of Powered By Service is to mobilize over 5,000,000 youth in a
global call to service that will ultimately touch the lives of 50 million
individuals. Young people all over the world can participant in Powered
By Service. Participants have access to online toolkits and opportunities
to apply for financial resources to support their projects. Grants will
be awarded to exceptional service ideas so that youth are not only called
to serve, but have the tools they need to create real change. The
Corporation for National Community Service's Learn and Serve America, the
United Nations Foundation, EarthEcho International and numerous
organizations and individuals have contributed to the initiative to
ensure it reaches youth both in the U.S. and abroad. Collectively, the
partners have provided more than $1 million in funding for youth service
initiatives. Ongoing deadline.
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The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of
People is prepared to establish partnerships with groups in the United
States or other countries who: are oppressed by poverty or social
systems, want to take charge of their own lives, have organized or are
organizing to do something about their own conditions, have decided that
what they are going to do will produce long term changes for their lives
or communities, and will control the programs they own and will benefit
from them directly. Ongoing
deadline.
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RxAssist provides health care providers with information
on accessing more than 100 pharmaceutical manufacturers’ patient
assistance programs. These programs usually offer a limited supply of
free prescription medication to eligible patients. Application forms are
available on-line for the 40+ programs that allow their forms to be
copied freely.
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Profiles in Caring is a nationally and internationally
syndicated television show that is also a non-profit organization. They
profile non-profit humanitarian groups doing good work around the world.
The Ambassador of Caring Award is a series of ongoing grants from
Profiles in Caring and their title sponsor Equitable Life and Casualty.
In order to qualify for the grant, the applicant must be a registered
non-profit organization- not a person. In the United States, that means a
501 c-3 status. There is no cut-off in budget, and no requirement that
the staff of the group be unpaid volunteers, however the percentage of
the budget spent on overhead and personnel costs are factored into the
ultimate consideration for the grants. Ongoing deadline.
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Funds are available to develop programs and coalitions
designed to help crime victims, including child abuse victims. Fundable
activities include outreach programs and advocacy training. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Public Welfare Foundation is dedicated to
supporting organizations that provide services to disadvantaged
populations, and to those working for lasting improvements in the
delivery of services that meet basic human needs. Funding is focused in
eight program areas: criminal justice, disadvantaged elderly,
disadvantaged youth, environment, health, population and reproductive
health, community economic development and participation, and human
rights and global security. They make awards eight times during the year.
Ongoing deadline.
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The RadioShack Neighborhood Answers Grant program is
designed to offer answers -- answers that bring community impact through
programs or projects conducted by local nonprofit organizations. The
program currently focuses on two areas: prevention of family
violence/abuse and/or child abduction. To be considered for a
Neighborhood Answers Grant, an organization must: be a tax exempt
nonprofit designated as a 501(c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service;
offer solutions to help prevent family violence/abuse and/or child
abduction; directly impact or benefit, through programs and/or services,
a RadioShack community; and limit grant requests to $500 or less in
value. Ongoing deadline.
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The Ralph and
Eileen Swett Foundation has identified 1) the assistance of orphaned
children including the promotion of their adoption and 2) intervention in
the lives of troubled youths as two areas of interest to which it expects
to direct a portion of its funding each year. Funding, however, is
by no means limited to these areas. The Foundation is actively
seeking further areas of interest so potential applicants with services
in other areas should not feel discouraged from applying or from bringing
themselves to the attention of the Board. The Ralph and Eileen
Swett Foundation, as a relatively new foundation, has not limited itself
to specific areas of need and expects to evolve its policies and
interests with time. Therefore, they invite you to use this
website to submit your application or make your organization known and to
return to this website periodically for updated information. Grant size
varies. Ongoing deadline.
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As part of their ongoing commitment to education at
all levels, each year, Premier Assistive Technology, Inc. awards a
limited number of grants for technologies through their “Breaking Down
Barriers to Assistive Technology” program. Since the summer of 2002,
Premier Assistive Technology, Inc. has been offering its full suite of
Accessibility software products to educational and not-for-profit
organizations. They are committed to providing organizations with the
most effective and affordable assistive technology products available in
the world today. They established this grant program 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 not
only special education programs, but broader based literacy initiatives
across their organizations. They fully appreciate the significant budget
pressures that all institutions experience and this grant program will
help to act as a catalyst to solidify special education and assistive
technology programs everywhere. 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 at a district level. Grants to individuals, single departments or
"for profit" companies are not awarded. Ongoing deadline.
The Reading
Resource Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The
program distributes books FREE of charge for 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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The application or proposal need not adhere to any
specific forms. They simply ask that the information it contains be
specific enough to give a clear picture of your intended project, why you
are proposing it, who will benefit from it, and how it will be
administered. The Reiman Foundation focuses its giving on three main
areas: Healthcare, Education, and Children. In order for them to review
your proposal in a timely manner, please include the following
information in whatever is appropriate on your agency's letterhead: the
date of your application; brief description of project requesting funds;
why a grant from the Reiman Foundation is needed; documentation of
tax-exempt status; brief overview of your agency (including population
you serve and your focus); contact person's name and contact information;
and amount of funds being requested (if possible attach a "Wish
List" with specific needs and the dollar amount associated with that
need). Ongoing deadline.
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The Foundation's primary interests within education
include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly
mathematics, science, and reading), after-school tutoring and enrichment,
integrating technology into curriculum, teacher development, and higher
education. The Foundation is particularly interested in programs that
raise literacy levels and programs that attract female and minority
students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. Within
the community, the Foundation supports a broad range of human services
programs, youth development programs, community improvement programs, and
cultural arts programs. Human service programs of current interest to the
Foundation include early childhood development, parenting education, domestic
violence, and child abuse prevention. The Foundation supports youth
development programs that work to build character, leadership and social
skills. The Foundation is interested in supporting community improvement
projects that enhance nonprofit management and promote philanthropy and
voluntarism. Cultural arts programs supported by the Foundation are
typically educational outreach activities for youth. The Foundation's
current interests in the area of medicine/health are programs that
promote the health and well-being of children and families and, on a more
limited basis, medical research programs. Most grants are under $25,000. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Richard Lounsbery
Foundation aims to enhance national strengths in science and technology
through support of programs in the following areas: science and
technology components of key US policy issues; elementary and secondary
science and math education; historical studies and contemporary
assessments of key trends in the physical and biomedical sciences; and
start-up assistance for establishing the infrastructure of research
projects. Among international initiatives, the Foundation has a
long-standing priority in Franco-American scientific cooperation. The
Foundation generally provides seed money or partial support, rarely
renews grants for continuing activities, does not normally fund
endowments or laboratory research, and aims to achieve high impact by
funding novel projects and forward-looking leaders. Ongoing deadline.
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Faith in Action programs
bring together religious congregations of all faiths, and other community
organizations such as hospices, clinics, and hospitals, in a common
mission to provide volunteer care to their neighbors in need. Faith in Action is an
interfaith volunteer care giving program of The Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation, which makes grants to local groups representing many faiths
who volunteer to work together to care for their neighbors who have
long-term illnesses or disabilities. The Foundation has committed $100
million to expand the Faith
in Action national movement. Faith in Action offers
start-up grants up to $35,000 for a 30-month period to help communities
organize new coalitions for volunteer care giving. Ongoing deadlines.
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Rockwell Collins makes charitable contributions to a
variety of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and around the world.
The Rockwell Collins Charitable Corporation makes grants for programs and
initiatives. The Rockwell Collins Community Partnership Fund supports
fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities. They prefer to support
organizations and activities in the communities where their employees
live and work. Their giving priorities include education and arts and
culture with an emphasis in youth development. They believe by
strengthening the quality of education and providing opportunities for
youth involvement and leadership, they are helping students prepare for
the future. Grants are usually awarded for approximately $5,000. Ongoing deadline.
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Rohm and Haas Responsible Neighbor Community Programs
work to advance the economic, social and environmental quality
of life in the communities where they operate and where their employees
live through giving, volunteerism and community dialogue. Responsible Neighbor
Community Programs promote science, technology and
mathematics education; environmental and safety concerns. Rohm and Haas
maintains a decentralized contributions program, through which specific
donations and initiatives are determined by regional needs and cultures.
In keeping with the company’s overall giving missions and values, Rohm
and Haas contributions around the world demonstrate the company's
commitment to education, preservation and improvement of the environment
and social and economic sustainability. Rohm and Haas
Company focuses their support in five key philanthropic
categories: including Education, Environment, Civic and Community, Health
and Human Services and Arts and Culture. Ongoing deadline.
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Rosie O'Donnell established her For All Kids
Foundation, Inc. in 1997 to provide financial support to nonprofit
programs serving economically disadvantaged and at-risk children and
their families. Since its inception, the foundation has helped thousands
of children across the country through grant awards to child care,
after-school, education and other essential programs. The foundation's
main focus is center-based child care, and first priority is given to
programs serving low-income, urban areas, where many families struggle to
find quality child care and early childhood education programs. Grants
are only awarded to organizations with IRS §501(c) (3) classification as
described in §509(a). Organizations applying for funds should
submit a letter of intent of no more than three typewritten pages.
Rosie's For All Kids Foundation encourages organizations to focus on a
specific program and/or project when requesting assistance. Ongoing
deadline.
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Safeco partners with non-profit organizations that
promote neighborliness by bringing people together. Neighborliness is
looking out for one another. It's sitting on the front porch – not the
back porch. It's waving hello. It's bending down to tie the shoe of a
3-year-old. Neighborliness is the sum of all the everyday things we do
that make our neighborhoods a great place to live and raise our children.
And, neighborliness leads to safer more vibrant neighborhoods. Studies
show that when neighbors know and watch out for each other, there is less
incident of crime and higher likelihood that people will work together
toward a common goal, like creating a pocket park down the street or
tackling tough issues that affect the neighborhood. Safeco funds programs
focused on: improving and creating neighborhood parks and gathering
spaces; neighborhood beautification and clean-up projects; volunteer
projects in which community members identify and work together to build
upon neighborhood strengths; and community festivals that attract diverse
audiences. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing deadlines.
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SAS support is directed toward sustainable programs
that help teens succeed in the classroom and graduate from high school.
Organizations will be considered if they can show that their efforts have
a long-term impact and affect significant numbers of people, regardless
of race, national origin, gender, age, disability, religious beliefs or
income levels. SAS will consider financial and in-kind requests from
organizations and institutions that meet the following criteria: have
nonprofit tax exemption status under Internal Revenue Service code
501(c)(3); have a responsible board of directors serving without
compensation; show financial stability as evidenced by annual financial
statements; employ ethical methods of publicity, promotion and
solicitation of funds; raise funds without payment of commissions, street
solicitations or mailing of unordered tickets; operate from a detailed
annual budget; request funds for programs or operations with a minimal
portion applied to overhead; and use in-kind donation to benefit
organizational members or constituents. Ongoing deadline.
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The Scaife Family Foundation grant awards will support
and develop programs that strengthen families, address issues surrounding
the health and welfare of women and children, promote animal welfare, and
that demonstrate the beneficial interaction between humans and animals.
Consideration may be given to organizations that encourage private
conservation. The foundation will consider grants directed toward early
intervention and prevention efforts in the area of drug and alcohol
addiction. In 2000, funding totaled $7.7 million for 78 grants. Ongoing
deadline.
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The Searle Patients in Need Foundation
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The foundation will provide free medication for the
indigent. Physicians should request information on getting the
prescription medications and program requirements. For more information,
call (800) 542-2526. Ongoing deadline.
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The Foundation grants approximately 200 individual
awards each year to both full time undergraduate students enrolled in
four year bachelor programs and to full time graduate students.
Applicants must either be currently enrolled or must have completed one
year of undergraduate work at an accredited college or university. High
school seniors are not eligible to apply. The Foundation also grants a
small number of fellowship awards for independent study and research,
usually post-doctoral, based on the recommendation of a recognized
institution. These fellowships are intended to encourage research that
will improve the general welfare of mankind. Because funds for such grants
are limited, interested applicants should inquire as to the availability
of funding for fellowships in their chosen field of study. The maximum
award is $8,500 and are based on financial need. Ongoing deadline.
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On July 2, 2001, President Bush announced that four
prominent service organizations – Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist and Rotary – will
work cooperatively with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to enroll one
million Big Brothers and Big Sisters (volunteer adult mentors) over the
next five years. According to independent research, volunteer adult
mentors who work with Big Brothers Big Sisters help children make
significant academic progress and overcome other challenges they may face
such as violence, drug or alcohol abuse. On a local level, if you have
not already contacted your local service clubs to recruit adult
volunteers, seriously consider the possibility. Their support will not
only provide adult mentors, it will also strengthen your organization’s
efforts in developing additional partnerships with these vital service
organizations. Ongoing deadline.
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ShopKo believes they are as much a part of our
communities as communities are a part of them. As part of their mission,
they're deeply committed to supporting programs and services that benefit
those in need. And they've identified key needs they feel they can
support the most including: assisting people with disabilities, the
underprivileged and the disadvantaged, strengthening
family values, encouraging and supporting programs aimed at educating
youth, and supporting the arts. The funding committee meets once a month
to make funding decisions. Ongoing deadline.
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Singing for Change... improving the quality of life
for people and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their
communities. Singing for Change offers competitive grants to progressive,
community-based, nonprofit organizations that address the root causes of
social and environmental problems. Areas of interest include: Children and families (Grants
are awarded to programs that are concerned with the health, education and
protection of children and their families. Projects that foster
self-esteem and self-sufficiency and that teach nonviolence and creative
problem solving are most likely to be considered); The environment (Grants
will be awarded to programs that promote environmental awareness and
teach people methods of conservation, protection and the responsible use
of natural resources. Efforts to protect individual species or animals
are not usually funded by SFC); and Disenfranchised groups (SFC defines these groups as
people who have been marginalized in our society because of their low
levels of skill, education or income; people with AIDS, disabilities, and
homeless people). Grants range in size from $500.00 to $10,000 and are
made on an annual basis. Ongoing
deadline.
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Through its Social Sector Program, the Skoll
Foundation seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the development of
21st century infrastructure for social entrepreneurship, philanthropy,
and the social sector, both in the United States and
internationally. Through this program, the foundation will support the
development of knowledge, tools, vehicles, pathways, and networks that
meet the needs of social entrepreneurs, philanthropy, and the global
social sector for information, resources, connection, transparency, and
accountability. Special emphasis will be placed on opportunities to
support work that promotes understanding of, expands, or improves capital
markets for social entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurship; advances
knowledge and practices concerning social entrepreneurship and
philanthropy; and enhances the accountability and effectiveness of social
entrepreneurship, philanthropy, or the social sector on a systemic level.
To be considered for support through the program, an organization must
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