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UPCOMING GRANT DEADLINES
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January 2004
The American Legacy Foundation (Legacy) is
pleased to announce the availability of grant funds to support the Circle of
Friends movement in local communities throughout the United States. Grants
funded by this program will help organizations support women trying to quit
smoking. All successful grant projects must include a strong social support
component and incorporate Legacy-produced cessation materials, themes, and
broader materials into the project.
Organizations may request up to $75,000 per
year for up to two years. Organizations may also
choose to apply for only one year of funding and then apply for a second year
of funding at the close of the first grant year. Cash or in-kind match is
strongly encouraged but not required for the first year of funding. A 2:3 cash
match is required for second-year funding (for every $3 granted by the
foundation, the grant recipient must supply $2). Planning grants are also
available. Planning grants provide funds up to $25,000 for one year for an
organization to develop an innovative project.
January 30, 2004 is the application deadline.
ConAgra Foods Foundation
ConAgra Foods Foundation's 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. 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; must have been in existence for at least one year; project must provide a solution for specific community needs; and must be well-managed, fiscally responsible and demonstrate success in meeting goals. January 31, 2003 is the application deadline.
February 2004
The American Honda Foundation strives to build bridges to the future, the community and the youth of the country. They believe that children come first and want to give them a fresh start through the organizations, programs and projects they fund. With these ideals in mind, they began the American Honda Foundation in 1984 as part of their 25th anniversary in the U.S. It was their way of saying "thank you" to the American people for their support over the years. Since then they have helped further many of our nation's youth-oriented programs. Honda has been able to financially support educational and minority programs, non-profit organizations, and many other worthwhile causes whose mission is to advance and educate the youth of our country. To be considered for possible funding, programs related to youth and scientific education should be: dedicated to improving the human condition of all mankind; soundly managed and administered by enthusiastic and dedicated individuals who approach their jobs in a youthful way; look to the future or foresightful programs; innovative and creative programs that propose untried methods which ultimately may result in providing solutions to the complex cultural, educational, scientific and social concerns currently facing the American society; broad in scope, intent, impact and outreach; possess a high potential for success with a relatively low incidence of duplication of effort; operate from a position of financial soundness; in urgent need of funding from a priority basis (not necessarily financial need); i.e., the relative importance of the program or project to the public; and represent a minimal risk in terms of venture capital investment. February 1, 2004 is the next application deadline.
At a time when our need to reach out to each other is greatest, Faith in Action, an interfaith volunteer care giving program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, stands ready to help. Americans of every faith-including Buddhists, Catholics, Hindus, Jews, Muslims, and Protestants-are invited to work together to improve the lives of their neighbors of all ages with long-term health needs. With this volunteer assistance, members of the community who have long-term health needs can maintain their independence for as long as possible. Faith in Action offers start-up grants of up to $35,000 for a 30-month period to help communities organize new coalitions for volunteer care giving. February 1, 2004 is the application deadline.
The General Mills Foundation is beginning the second year of the General Mills Champions program, a partnership with the American Dietetic Association Foundation (ADAF) and the President's Challenge to help youth develop good nutrition and fitness habits that will last throughout their lives. The program will again grant $500,000 to 50 community-based groups around the country with innovative nutrition and fitness programs for young people. Additional components of the initiative include sponsorship of the Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards (PALA), developing nutrition and fitness mentoring models, and sharing best practices. The deadline for all applications is Feb. 2, 2004.
National Education Association Fine Arts Grant Program
The National Education Association (NEA) Fine Arts grants are awarded to fine arts teachers, through local NEA affiliates, to enable them to create and implement fine arts programs that promote learning among students at risk of school failure. Programs must address the arts (e.g., painting, sculpture, photography, music, theater, dance, design, media, or folk arts). Ten grants will be awarded in the amount of $2,000. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, and/or professional fees. Local NEA affiliates will be the applicant organization of record on behalf of arts teachers who teach at the secondary level (grades 6-12) and implement the work. The arts teacher must be a member of the National Education Association in a U.S. public secondary school that is at risk of school failure. The local affiliate will be responsible for accepting and administering the grant funds. Applications must be received by February 2, 2004.
Teaching American History grants support projects to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of traditional American history. Grant awards assist local educational agencies (LEAs), in partnership with entities that have extensive content expertise, to develop, document, evaluate, and disseminate innovative, cohesive models of professional development. By helping teachers to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of traditional American history as a separate subject matter within the core curriculum, these programs improve instruction and raise student achievement. Based on the congressional action to date, the Department of Education estimates that $100,000,000 will be available for new awards under this competition. The actual level of funding depends on final congressional action. The estimated range of awards for the three-year project period is $350,000-1,000,000 for LEAs with enrollments of less than 300,000 students; and $500,000-2,000,000 for LEAs with enrollments above 300,000 students. An estimated 100 to 135 grants will be awarded. A letter of intent is due by February 5, 2004 with the final application due on March 2, 2004.
The purpose of the SPRANS Community-Based Abstinence Education Project Grants is to provide support to public and private entities for the development and implementation of abstinence education programs for adolescents, ages 12 through 18, in communities across the country. Projects funded through the SPRANS Community-Based Abstinence Education grant program must promote abstinence-only education as defined by Section 510 of Title V of the Social Security Act and agree not to provide a participating adolescent any other education regarding sexual conduct in the same setting. Any public or private entity, including a non-profit or faith-based organization, is eligible to apply for funding under the SPRANS Community-Based Abstinence Education Project Grant program. Projects have to be community-based and must involve an educational intervention. There is no match requirement for these grants. One-year planning grants and three-year implementation grants are funded under the program. Approximately $55,000,000 is appropriated for FY 2003, and the President requested $73,000,000 for the program for FY 2004. An estimated 70 grants will be awarded. February 9, 2004 is the application deadline.
‘Johnson & Johnson and the Rosalyn Carter Institute Caregivers Program
The Johnson & Johnson/Rosalynn Carter Institute
Caregivers Program is pleased to announce the availability of grant funding
for
communities to initiate, expand, and replicate caregiving programs with an
intergenerational focus. The following states are
eligible to submit abstracts for 2004 funding: Georgia, Mississippi, Ohio,
Oklahoma, and New Jersey. Abstracts are being
sought from groups that wish to work in partnership with organizations within
communities and states to further the development
of an infrastructure that supports intergenerational caregiving programs. Five
awards will be made through a competitive grant
process, one in each state listed above. The award amount is $30,000 per site
for one year.
Application deadline is February 13, 2004.
'Rural Community Development Program
The purpose of this initiative is to provide a program of technical assistance to recipients to develop or increase their capacity to undertake projects in the areas of housing, community facilities, and community and economic development in rural areas. The RCDI grant, which has a dollar-for-dollar matching funds requirement, is made to an intermediary. The intermediary provides a program of technical assistance to recipients to build their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, and community and economic development in rural areas. The intermediary can be a private or public organization, including tribal, that has been organized a minimum of 3 years and has experience working with the recipients eligible for this program. The recipients can be nonprofit organizations, low-income communities, or federally recognized tribes, based on the definitions in the Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA). Recipients must be located in eligible rural areas, as defined in the NOFA. Matching funds must be in the form of cash or confirmed funding commitments and be at least equal to the grant amount. In-kind contributions cannot be used as matching funds. A total of $1 million is available for two programs: pre-development grants and revolving loan grant. Applications are due by 4 pm on February 13, 2004.
The goal of Cash & Counseling is to expand a proven model of consumer-directed supportive services to more states, allowing thousands more older adults and people with disabilities to have choice and control over the care they receive. State agencies responsible for administering Medicaid personal assistance services or home- and community-based waiver services are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to proposals that reach a large share of the state's population of older adults and those with physical disabilities. Over time, states should plan to target at least 10 to 15 percent of the eligible Medicaid population. Requirements include: adherence with Medicaid requirements, including plans to submit a home- and community-based waiver or a Medicaid demonstration application; ability to secure Medicaid Federal Financial Participation match and other funding; evidence of strong commitment from key stakeholders within the state; evidence of strong project management, including understanding of challenges in implementing the model; and the ability to sustain efforts after the grant period ends. Three-year awards of up to $250,000 for up to 10 states will be made. Three states may be eligible for an additional $100,000 over the same three-year period. This program has a two-stage proposal process: online submission of an intent-to-apply form to the National Program Office (NPO) and completion of a full proposal. Full proposals will only be accepted from organizations that have previously submitted their intent-to-apply form to the NPO. February 13, 2004 (3 p.m. EST) is the deadline for receipt of intent-to-apply form (submitted online). March 31, 2004 is the deadline for receipt of full proposals.
'The Lance Armstrong Foundation
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) is pleased to offer grants to community non-profit organizations positively impacting the quality of life today for those living with, through and beyond cancer. The LAF seeks to fund innovative projects that promote the optimal physical, psychological, and social recovery and care of cancer survivors and their loved ones. Grants are awarded in the amount of up to $20,000 per year for up to two years and will be awarded in four subject areas: Adolescent/Young Adult Issues; Palliative and End-of-Life Care; Physical Activity; and Survivorship Education or Support. The deadline for receipt of Letters of Intent-accepted through their online application process only-is Friday, February 13, 2004.
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) was founded on the belief that cultivating the best of the humanities has real and tangible benefits for American civic life. As America moves into the twenty-first century we find ourselves engaged in a conflict driven by religion, philosophy, ideology, and views of history--all humanities subjects. Today it is all the more urgent that we study American institutions, culture, and history. Defending our democracy demands more than successful military campaigns. It requires an understanding of the ideas that have shaped our nation. To help Americans continue to make sense of their history and of the world around them, NEH is launching an initiative: We the People. NEH encourages scholars, teachers, filmmakers, curators, and librarians to submit grant applications that explore significant events and themes in our nation's history and culture and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America. As part of its We the People initiative, NEH has established the "We the People Bookshelf" to highlight a short list of classic books for young readers at different grade levels. Each year, NEH will select books that share a theme important to the nation's heritage. For 2003-2004, the theme is "courage". NEH will award copies of the fifteen books in the "We the People Bookshelf" to more than five hundred eligible libraries. In return for receiving a Bookshelf, libraries will organize programs that highlight the theme of "courage" and encourage young readers to explore these works. Applications will be accepted from December 15, 2003 through February 15, 2004.
'Statewide Consumer Network Grants
The Statewide Consumer Networks program is one of SAMHSA's Infrastructure Grants programs. SAMHSA's Infrastructure Grants provide funds to increase the capacity of mental health and/or substance abuse service systems to support programs and services. SAMHSA's Infrastructure Grants are intended for applicants seeking Federal support to develop or enhance their service system infrastructure in order to support effective substance abuse and/or mental health service delivery. The purpose of the Statewide Consumer Networks program is to enhance State capacity and infrastructure to be consumer-centered and targeted toward recovery and resiliency and consumer-driven by promoting the use of consumers as agents of transformation. The program goals are to: 1) strengthen organizational relationships; 2) promote skill development with an emphasis on leadership and business management; and 3) identify technical assistance needs of consumers and provide training and support to ensure that they are the catalysts for transforming the mental health and related systems in their State. To achieve this goal, the program assists consumer organizations around the country to work with policymakers and services providers to improve services for consumers with a serious mental illness. The program is designed to strengthen coalitions among consumers, policymakers and service providers, recognizing that the consumers are the best and most effective change agents. It is expected that $1.5 million will be available in FY 2004 to fund approximately 20-22 awards of up to $70,000 per year in total costs (direct and indirect), with a limit of one award per state. February 25, 2004 is the application deadline.
Chamber Music America extends its outreach to the ensemble music community by providing services, resources, membership benefits and grant opportunities to jazz artists. Of special interest is the New Works: Creation and Presentation Grant Program, a component of the Doris Duke Jazz Ensembles Project. Now in its fourth year of providing direct assistance to the jazz field, this innovative grant initiative supports composer/performer led ensembles for the creation and presentation of original music in the jazz idiom. Since 2000, the program has commissioned over thirty compositions from jazz artists across the nation. Ensembles must consist of a core of musicians who perform original music that includes jazz improvisation, have a demonstrated history of performing together as a jazz ensemble and range in size from two to 10 members. Grants range from $10,000 to $15,000. This includes a Commission Fee and Ensemble Honorarium. In addition, funds are available to grantees for conducting community-based audience engagement projects. Applications are due February 26, 2004.
‘State Program Improvement Grants Program
The purpose of this program is to assist SEAs and their partners with reforming and improving their systems for providing educational, early intervention, and transitional services, including their systems for professional development, technical assistance, and dissemination of knowledge about best practices, to improve results for children with disabilities. An estimated $22,000,000 is available, with an estimated range of awards to not be less than $530,000 and not more than $2,243,812. February 27, 2004 is the application due date.
March 2004
‘BellSouth Foundation Opportunity Grants
A limited number of Opportunity Grants are available for unsolicited proposals that compliment issues where the BellSouth Foundation is currently focusing its work. In general (and as funds permit), Opportunity Grants will be awarded to programs or projects that: mesh tightly with one of the Foundation's strategies; offer a complementary strategy for the Foundation's other work; offer a new and innovative approach to a priority issue; provide a supportive policy-level effort to supplement a Foundation priority; or serve as a collaborative practice for a Foundation initiative. Issues of new interest in 2004 evolving from past years efforts are: technology and learning, No Child Left Behind, and business/education partnerships. The BellSouth Foundation focuses on education reform activities that will have an impact on a substantial number of students in school systems or post-secondary institutions, or across communities, states or regions. Therefore, they generally do not fund single-school programs, programs with an isolated focus, or community projects that do not have an education entity at the center. Applications for Opportunity Grants will be taken only through the Foundation's website. Concept papers are due by midnight EST March 1, 2004. Only those who have submitted and received approval for a Concept Paper will be allowed to submit a Full Proposal (due April 15, 2004).
The Unsolicited Program is open to any project that fits within the Institute's general mandate of international conflict resolution. Unsolicited grants are offered across a broad range of relevant disciplines, skills, and approaches. Topic areas of interest to the Institute include, but are not restricted to: international conflict resolution; diplomacy; negotiation theory; functionalism and "track two" diplomacy; methods of third-party dispute settlement; international law; international organizations and collective security; deterrence and balance of power; arms control; psychological theories about international conflict; the role of nonviolence and nonviolent sanctions; moral and ethical thought about conflict and conflict resolution; and theories about relationships among political institutions, human rights, and conflict. The Institute sets no disciplinary restrictions. It welcomes proposals of an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary nature. Most grants are awarded for a two year project period in the amount of $25,000 to $45,000. March 1, 2004 is the deadline.
Over the last seven years, the Bonner Foundation's Crisis Ministry Program has provided $10 million in grants to thousands of religious, community-based hunger relief programs across the country. The mission of the program is to provide food for the hungry while encouraging congregations to build community relationships and strengthen their outreach programs. The program's focus is on funding the purchase of food for anti-hunger initiatives that are supported by congregations with the involvement of their clergy; are actively involved in addressing the underlying causes of their clients' hunger; and are located in economically and socially disadvantaged communities of the United States. The Bonner Foundation will consider providing support to: community-based crisis ministry programs that are sponsored by a congregation or a coalition of congregations, which show a strong initiative in leadership in the fight against hunger and related issues in their community and develop innovative nutritious food programs and special projects through food banks, SHAREs and other regional support networks to fight hunger and address its underlying issues. Grants for these initiatives will range between $2,000 and $10,000. March 1, 2004 is the application deadline.
HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative
HP believes that mobile technology, when used effectively as a teaching tool, can have a positive impact on student learning. We are inviting educators in the U.S. who share this belief, and have the vision and desire to make it a reality, to apply for the HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative. This grant initiative is designed to support the innovative use of technology in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 schools and higher education institutions that HP might support with future grants. Based on the outcomes of the projects funded through this initiative in 2004, HP will offer grant recipients the opportunity to apply for additional, higher-value grants in 2005. HP will select teams of five teachers from at least 150 schools to receive 5 Tablet PCs, 5 multimedia projectors, professional development and support needed to effectively integrate technology into their instruction. Preference will be given to low income schools, relative to district or state free and reduced price lunch percentages and to projects that include integration of mathematics and/or science curriculum. Proposals must be completed online and submitted via the World Wide Web by Monday, March 1, 2004, no later than 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.
‘Special Improvement Project Grants
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) invites eligible applicants to submit competitive grant applications for special improvement projects which further the national child support mission, vision, and goals which are: all children to have parentage established; all children in IV-D cases to have financial and medical orders; and all children in IV-D cases to receive financial and medical support. For FY 2004, they are looking for projects in which a variety of partners, which may include community and faith-based organizations, collaborate as appropriate. For FY2004, approximately $1.5 million is available for all priority areas. A non-Federal match is not required. The anticipated start date for the new awards is May 1, 2004; projects may go through September 30, 2005, for a period of up to 17 months. A total of $1,500,000 will be distributed among 10 to 13 grant awards, at a maximum amount of $200,000. Eligible applicants include: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; state controlled institutions of higher education; native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); public Housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; and nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. March 3, 2004 is the application deadline.
The Children and Youth Coordinating Council (CYCC) will accept applications for the funding of new Abstinence Education programs under the Abstinence Education Block Grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (CFDA 93.235) between January and March of 2004. Funding within this area will be devoted exclusively to abstinence education programs that seek to prevent teen pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, school dropouts, out-of-wedlock teen births, and welfare dependency. Programs are encouraged to provide youth development activities to promote abstinence from sexual activity. To be eligible for funding, projects cannot violate any aspect of abstinence education as defined by federal regulation and is required to emphasize abstinence as the expected standard for children and teenagers. The amount of funding available in the 2004 spring cycle is "pending congressional approval." Approximately, $440,032 will be available if the above amount is not passed. School systems are eligible to apply for up to $200,000 per year for a potential 3 years. Non-profit agencies as well as local units of government are eligible to apply for up to $75,000 per year for a potential 3 years. All programs are required to provide cash and/or in-kind matching funds equal to 40% of the grant award amount. Third year continuation proposals will be subject to a 25% reduction in funding if original award exceeds $10,000. The grant application deadline is March 8, 2004.
The All-America City Award recognizes exemplary grassroots community problem-solving and is given to communities that cooperatively tackle challenges and achieve results. For over 54 years the All-America City Award has encouraged and recognized civic excellence, honoring communities of all sizes (cities, towns, counties, neighborhoods and regions) in which citizens, government, businesses and voluntary organizations work together to address critical local issues. Communities that teach the rest of us how to face difficult situations and meet those challenges in innovative and collaborative ways can become an All-America City. The All-America City Award provides many benefits to winning cities including economic stimulus, community pride, and community collaboration. March 11, 2004 is the deadline.
Creative Capital, a New York City-based nonprofit organization, acts as a catalyst for the development of adventurous and imaginative ideas by supporting artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and in emerging fields. They are committed to working in partnership with the artists whom they fund, providing advisory services and professional development assistance along with multi-faceted financial aid and promotional support throughout the life of each Creative Capital project. Creative Capital supports work with the potential for significant artistic and cultural impact. In particular, they look for artists who are articulate about their work and who have an understanding of the professional landscape. Creative Capital is committed to diversity in all its forms. Creative Capital funds artist projects in four disciplines: visual arts, film/video arts, performing arts, and emerging art fields. Projects that transcend traditional discipline boundaries are highly encouraged. Creative Capital operates on a two-year grant cycle, funding alternative disciplines each year. The first year of each cycle, they issue grants in visual and film/video arts; the second year, performing and emerging arts. Following the initial grant award ($5,000 to $20,000), artists are eligible for three additional kinds of funding. Strategic Financial Support of $5,000 is reserved for each project and has assisted in the purchase of equipment, creation of promotional materials, and hiring of assistants. Special Opportunities Funding, generally $2,500 or less is often used to help artists travel to attend conferences and festivals or to maximize an opportunity such as an exhibit or festival presentation. Creative Capital makes further investments in projects through the Follow-Up Project Support category, which awards up to $20,000 of additional funding for post-production needs. Inquiry Forms for Visual Arts and Film/Video will be available on their website February 16, 2004, and must be submitted by March 15, 2004.
'Performing Arts Proposals Invited for Rockefeller Foundation's Multi-Arts Production Fund
The National Endowment for the Arts is interested in projects, regardless of the size or type of applicant organization, that are of national, regional, or field-wide significance; that tour in several states; or that provide an unusual or especially valuable contribution because of geographic location. This includes local projects that can have significant effects within communities or that are likely to serve as models for a field. For the past several years, the guidelines have directed applicants to the Arts Endowment through a particular category of funding (e.g., Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth). This year, the approach is through the field or discipline (e.g., Dance) of an applicant' s project. The Arts Endowment has made this change to simplify the application process and to underscore the importance of artistic field and discipline at the agency. The categories remain to focus the Arts Endowment's priorities and to organize the opportunities that are available for projects in the various arts fields and disciplines. Grants are made in the range of $5,000 - $150,000. March 27, 2004 is the application deadline.
'North Georgia Community Foundation
Grants are made to nonprofit tax-exempt organizations in the Foundation's 15 county service area for charitable purposes unless donor-advised funds are designated to qualifying entities outside our service area. The North Georgia Community Foundation serves these counties in Northeast Georgia: Banks, Dawson, Fannin, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White. The Foundation looks favorably at efforts which promise to affect a broad constituency in its service area. The Foundation is interested in those organizations which can demonstrate that they have planned their projects in light of overall community need, and that similar projects by other organizations do not duplicate the proposed services. A request which asks the Foundation to provide a portion of the support for a project generally will receive greater priority than one which looks to it as the single funding source. The Foundation is especially interested in leveraging additional income from other sources. Grants are awarded in the amount of $3,000 or less. Application deadline is March 31, 2004.
April 2004
‘Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Grant
The purpose of Early Childhood Educator Professional Development grants is to provide high-quality professional development programs to improve the knowledge and skills of early childhood educators and caregivers who work in early childhood programs located in high-poverty communities and who serve primarily children from low-income families in order to promote school readiness and better learning outcomes for these children. These professional development programs must primarily provide research-based training that will improve early childhood pedagogy and will further children's language and literacy skills to prevent them from encountering reading difficulties when they enter school. An estimated 5 to 12 grants will be awarded in the range of $1,200,000- $2,800,000. Deadline is April 15, 2004.
Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education--Special Focus Competition
The purpose of the program is to provide grants or enter into cooperative agreements to improve postsecondary education opportunities by focusing on problem areas or improvement approaches in postsecondary education. The Department of Education will award 10 grants with a maximum grant size of $30,000 per year and up to $215,000 over four years. (see "Discretionary Grant Application Packages"). April 16, 2004 is the application deadline.
YouthActionNet is giving awards to youth leaders and their emerging projects that promote social change and connect youth with local communities. These youth-led projects should have clearly defined goals and have potential for growth or further replication. Final selections are made following a peer review process in which previous award winners select the next round of awardees. Award recipients will receive $500, which includes funds for a disposable camera to photo-document their project for an online photo gallery. Award recipients will also have the opportunity to take part in an online journal and contribute to a booklet of case studies highlighting the work of young people bringing positive change to their communities around the world. April 18, 2004 is the deadline.
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) requests pre-proposals for collaborative public policy projects supportive of the broad goals and objectives of its Food and Society (FAS) Initiative. Prospective grantees should propose innovative work plans and partnership structures designed to promote public policies that will bring about a more sustainable and healthy future for the United States agriculture and food system. A total of approximately $5 million will be granted over multiple years. Pre-proposals should spell out how partnering organizations would maximize resources through information sharing, complementary fields of specialization and expertise, and efficient division of labor between organizations related to analysis, policy development, government relations, grassroots outreach, public education, media relations, and group facilitation work. Priority will be given to pre-proposals that: ensure collaboration and joint accountability between partnering organizations; involve organizations with strong leadership and institutional capabilities, a history of significant impact in the policy arena, and with a record of successful collaboration; focus on system-wide change resulting in community impact; show a commitment to policy changes that impact people from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds; secure funding to complement WKKF support; and demonstrate commitment to evaluation. Applicant organizations must be nonprofit corporations with proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Pre-proposals are due by April 22, 2004.
'CiviConnections Grant Funds for Teachers
National Council for the Social Studies has received a teacher training grant from the federal Corporation for National and Community Service to fund "CiviConnections: Constructing the past, creating the future." CiviConnections will involve more than 297 teachers and 7,425 3rd-12th grade students nationwide over the next three years in linking local history inquiry with community service-learning activities. A team of three teachers can apply for a $7,500 grant to cover their costs for attending a summer workshop, implementing the program during the fall of 2004, and attending the 2004 NCSS Annual Conference in Baltimore. CiviConnections will engage selected teachers and their students in the following sequence of activities: 1) Students and teachers choose a current issue of concern or need in the local community, 2) Students become inquiring historians as they investigate the issue through their community's history, 3) Students compare their local findings with learning about the selected issue in our nation's history, 4) Students look at how the issue is impacted by one or more government documents, such as the Bill of Rights, 5) Students design and conduct quality service-learning activities to work on the issue and strengthen their community, and 6) Students create a public display to educate the community and celebrate their collaborative service projects. Teachers will develop and adapt these activities based on their students' interests and abilities, the needs or problems in the local community, and their local social studies curriculum requirements. Requirements for the application include the following: 1) apply in a team of three teachers from grades 3-12 in the same school district, 2) be members of National Council for the Social Studies (or agree to join if your application is accepted), 3) partner with at least one local community agency, 4) involve at least 25 students per teacher in at least 20 hours of service each (this may include a variety of activities including community interviews, advocacy activities in the classroom, service with individuals in the community, creation of the public display, and attendance at the culminating community celebration), 5) attend one 3-day summer 2004 workshop and the 2004 NCSS Annual Conference in Baltimore, MD (all funding for the workshop and conference is to be paid from the $7,500 grant), 6) implement the program during the Fall of 2004, and 7) comply with grant evaluation and reporting procedures. April 30, 2004 is the application deadline.
'ING Financial Services - Unsung Heroes Award
ING initiated the Unsung Heroes awards program in 1995, as a reflection of its commitment to the educational community. The awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering in new methods and techniques that improve student learning. Educators submit applications describing projects they have initiated or would like to create. Their applications are judged on their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to make a positive influence on the children they teach. Each year, 100 finalists are selected to receive $2,000 awards. Award checks are made payable jointly to the recipient and to his or her school. At least one award will be granted in each of the 50 United States, provided one or more qualified applications are received from each state. Of the 100 finalists, three are selected for additional financial awards - First Place gets an additional $25,000; 2nd Place gets an additional $10,000; and 3rd Place receives an additional $5,000. Applications are due April 30, 2004.
May 2004
Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation
ELA funds programs of nonprofit organizations, which are led by or support adults with disabilities. We fund programs in the areas of education, advocacy, and the arts. They encourage distinctive projects where the organization is making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. They are interested in programs that are supported by the local community and meet the needs of people with disabilities in the areas of arts, advocacy or education. It is their vision to join with their grantees to "Change the Face of Disability on the Planet" through the implementation of cutting edge programs and projects. Grants range from $1,000 - $5,000 per project. May 1, 2004 is the deadline.
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks. This five-year, $1 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. The program will distribute approximately $200,000 in matching grants each year. Organizations applying for the grant must demonstrate a need for running track refurbishment or construction; must 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. Recipients of a Bowerman Track Renovation grant are encouraged, but not required, to use Nike Grind technology to resurface their track. Nike Grind material is made of recycled athletic shoes sliced and ground into rubber granules. Great for all-weather track surfaces. To date, five Bowerman track projects have used Nike Grind in state-of-the-art track surfaces each consisting of approximately 75,000 recycled athletic shoes. Average grant awards are for $50,000. May 21, 2004 is the application deadline.
Ongoing Funding Opportunities
In 2001, Alcoa Foundation will make $21 million in grants around the world. Communities where Alcoa has a presence are the primary focus of our grantmaking programs. The majority of our grants fit within one of the following areas: Conservation and Sustainability; Safe and Healthy Children and Families; Global Education in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Business; Business and Community Partnerships, and Workforce Skills Today for Tomorrow. Ongoing deadline.
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.
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.
Legacy collaborates with organizations interested in decreasing tobacco consumption among all ages and populations nationwide. 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. Depending on circumstances, grants may fall outside of this range or reflect multiple year commitments. Ongoing deadline.
American Legacy Small Innovative Grants
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.
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.
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.
Bank One Corporate Contributions
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.
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.
The Baxter International Foundation
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.
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 deadlines.
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 grantmaker, innovator and volunteer for four main programs: Education, Children's Advocacy, Medical Research & Issues and The Arts. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing deadline.
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.
Child Care and Development Funds (CCDF)
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.
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.
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.
Community-Based Technology Centers
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DiscounTech-Cisco Networking Program
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.
Dollar General Community Initiatives
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.
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.
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.
Educational Foundation of America
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.
First Responder Institute - Tums Grant-in-Aid Program
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.
Since 1997, the FundingFactory(tm) 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.
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.
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.
Good Grades, Free Video Rentals
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.
The Guidant Foundation provides financial support for charitable and educational programs that lead to improved quality of life for patients who are at risk or suffer from cardiovascular disease. In addition, the Foundation will fund the dissemination of information of public benefit regarding cardiovascular disease and relevant therapy for at risk patients. The Foundation will focus grants in the areas of education, health care, community, and human service in communities in which Guidant Corporation has employees and to leading health care institutions that provide educational services. In 2000, nearly $6.5 million was distributed to community organizations. Ongoing deadline.
H-1B Technical Skills Training Grant Program
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.
Hasbro Children's Foundation
The Hasbro Children's Foundation supports the development and/or expansion of programs for children. Please be aware that the Foundation supports direct service 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.
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.
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.
Innovative Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants
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.
J. Burlow Campbell Foundation
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.
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.
JM Foundation
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.
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.
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.
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 grantmaking, 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.
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
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.
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.
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.
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.
May Department Stores Company Foundation
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.
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.
The Metropolitan Life Foundation
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. On-going deadline.
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.
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.