Grant Opportunities
The following grant opportunities are available to 501 (c) 3 organizations
AAUW Community Action Grants
Summary: AAUW (formerly known as the American Association of University Women), a leader in advancing education for women, annually offers fellowship and grant programs designed to help women gain greater access to educational and economic opportunities.
The AAUW Community Action Grants Program provides funds to individuals, AAUW branches, and AAUW state organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls.
Funding: $2,000 to $7,000 each over one year and $5,000 to $10,000 each over two years.
Eligibility: Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Nonprofit organizations must be based in the United States. Grant projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories.
Deadline: January 15, 2010
For more information:
Questions about applications must be directed to the Iowa City office. Please do not contact the AAUW office in Washington, D.C. or local branches for application information. Please call 319/337-1716 ext. 60, e-mail aauw@act.org, or write to the customer service center at: AAUW, Dept. 60, 301 ACT Drive, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030.
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Allen Foundation
Summary: Grants are limited under the terms of the foundation’s charter to projects that primarily benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research.
- To make grants to fund relevant nutritional research
- To support programs for the education and training of mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children, so that good nutritional habits can be formed at an early age.
- To assist in the training of persons to work as educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices.
- To encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits.
- In limited situations to make grants to help solve immediate emergency hunger and malnutrition problems.
Funding: Not specified
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations.
Deadline: The next deadline for submission of proposals is midnight (eastern standard time) on December 31. Proposals received after this date will be considered for review the following year.
For more information:
http://www.allenfoundation.org/commoninfo/aboutus.asp
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The Allstate Foundation
Summary: The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs that fit within three focus areas. Proposals must address needs within one of the three focus areas to be considered for funding:
- Safe and vital communities
- Tolerance, inclusion, and diversity
- Economic empowerment
Eligibility: The foundation makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Funding: Check website for 2009 grant funding levels
Deadline: The foundation has no deadlines for submission. Proposals may be submitted throughout the calendar year.
For more information: http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundation.html
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Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) – FY 2009
Summary: The purpose of this program 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. Awards are designed to allow applicants to address needs unique to their communities. Funds may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, begin a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball and/or softball, such as 501(c )(3) organizations, municipalities, and school districts.
Funding: Unspecified
Deadline: Rolling
For more information: http://www.mlbcharities.com
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BJ’s Charitable Foundation – Grants for Community Programs
Summary: The goal of this funding program is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of grants support organizations that:
- promote the safety, security, and well-being of children and families
- deliver education and health programs
- provide community service opportunities
- aid in hunger and disaster relief.
Eligibility: Information not available
Funding: 501(c )(3) organizations with programs that positively impact communities where BJ's Clubs are located may apply. Please see the following link for a list of BJ's locations: http://www.bjs.com/locations/
Deadline: 10, 2009, and November 6, 2009
For more information: http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml
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Charles M. and Mary D. Grant Foundation
Summary: The foundation provides funding for community and economic development, health and human services, education, and literacy.
Eligibility: Organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The foundation focuses its resources in the southeastern United States.
Funding: Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000; the average grant size is $30,000.
Deadline: Proposals are due April 30 each year, and grants are made in September.
For more information: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/grant/
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Charles Lafitte Foundation
Summary: The purpose of this program is to encourage people to lead healthy, satisfying, and enriching lives. The program is also dedicated to assisting individuals and groups to foster lasting improvement in regards to the human condition. Projects should focus on one of the following categories:
- Education programs that encourage the attainment of knowledge and skills via access to effective learning opportunities
- Children's advocacy programs that address the issues of child abuse, foster housing, literacy, educational advancement, after-school programs, hunger projects, and the general well being in children
- Medical issues programs that support health-related research, scientific and educational activities, and disease prevention
- Arts programs that support innovation and creativity in the arts, assist emerging artists, and aid in the development of new artistic works
Funding: There are no stated matching fund requirements for this program. An unspecified amount of total funding is available to support awards for FY 2009. Annual Giving: $1,302,180.
Eligibility: 501(c )( 3 ) designated nonprofit organizations
Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information: Jenifer Vertetis, President jennifer@charleslafitte.org
www.charleslafitte.org/applications.html
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Chatlos Foundation
Summary: The Chatlos Foundation funds nonprofit organizations in the United States and around the globe. The foundation’s area of interest are:
- Bible colleges/seminaries
- religious causes
- medical concerns
- liberal arts colleges
- social concerns.
Funding:
- Bible colleges/seminaries: $10,000 to $25,000 (33% of foundation distribution)
- Religious causes: $5,000 to $25,000 (30% of Foundation distribution)
- Liberal arts colleges: $2,500 to $10,000 (7% of Foundation distribution)
- Medical concerns: $5,000 to $25,000 (26% of Foundation distribution)
- Social concerns: $2,500 to $10,000 (4% of Foundation distribution)
Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations
Deadline: There are no deadlines for submission of a request, and all requests are responded to in writing. The process takes approximately 120 days.
For more information: http://www.chatlos.org/default.htm
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CIGNA Foundation – CIGNA Foundation Grants
Summary: As part of its overall commitment to support innovative programs addressing the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities, the CIGNA Foundation makes targeted grants to organizations working in five core concern areas. These concerns, and representative activities, are:
- the health of women, children, and families
- obesity awareness and prevention
- patient-doctor communications and health literacy
- elimination of gender and ethnic disparities in health care
- the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body.
Funding: Not available
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) public charities
Deadline: Introductory applications – the first step in the application process – are received and reviewed throughout the year.
For more information: http://www.cigna.com/about us/community/targeted grant.html
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Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust Grants - FY 2009
Summary: The purpose of this program is to assist disabled veterans and their families by providing transportation to medical facilities, food, shelter, medical aid, and other basic services. This program also seeks to meet the needs of veterans with specific disabilities, such as paralysis, amputation, and brain injuries, through physical and psychological rehabilitation.
Long-term service projects providing directed assistance to disabled veterans and their families will be given priority.
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations.
Deadline: October 20, 2009 (Multiple)
For more information: Program Staff (877) 426-2838x3309
cst@dav.org
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The Dreyer's Foundation – Small Grants and Product Donations
Summary: The foundation makes small grants ($3,000 or less) and donates ice cream products and gifts certificates/auction items to bona fide nonprofit organizations for events.
Funding: $3,000 or less
Eligibility: Tax-exempt organizations
Deadline: All one-page requests received by 5:00 p.m. on the seventh day of each month will be reviewed at the foundation meeting on or around the third Friday of each month. Please allow two weeks after the meeting to be contacted regarding the status of your request.
For more information: http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/small_grants.asp
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Edna McConnell Clark Foundation: Youth Development Fund – FY 2009
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support projects aimed at children and young adults from underserved communities throughout the United States. Ultimately, projects should help young people (ages 9-24) become independent, productive adults.
Program objectives are as follows:
- Improving educational skills, achievement, and attainment
- Preparing young people for the world of work
- Offering guidance that will help young people avoid high-risk behaviors
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are youth-serving 501(c )(3) organizations. Organizations should be financially secure and have a budget of more than $1 million and are non profits.
Deadline: Rolling
For more information: Program Staff (212) 551-9100
www.emcf.org
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Elevation 1-for-1 Match for Nonprofits – FY2009
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support nonprofit organizations by matching, dollar for dollar, the amount an organization spends on web design, programming, or other media-related work. Ultimately, this program is aimed at enabling nonprofits to harness the power of the Internet.
Funding: $450,000 (confirmed)
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations.
Deadline: Rolling
For more information: Program Staff (800) 475-4590
info@elevationweb.org
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FedEx Corporation – Volunteer Assistance and Grants for Pedestrian and Child Safety, Education, Health/Human Services, and Emergency/Disaster Relief
Summary: Grants fund organizations that support pedestrian and child safety, education, health/human services, and emergency/disaster relief. Funding for pedestrian and child safety supports organizations that work to promote and improve child and pedestrian safety and enhance the safety of transportation systems. Education grants fund organizations that enhance education in the following areas: technology, global economics and trade, cultural diversity and innovative learning programs. In the area of health and human services, FedEx supports youth development organizations and others that meet basic human needs. With regard to emergency and disaster relief, FedEx provides contributions and logistics/transportation support for emergency and disaster needs.
Funding: Amount not specified. FedEx is especially interested supporting nonprofit organizations that request 5% or less of a total project budget, contingency grants, or seed monies with the thought that other sources will contribute matching amounts.
Eligibility: Organizations with 501(c )(3) status
Deadline: Ongoing
For more information: http://about.fedex.designcdt.com/charitable_contribution_guidelines
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The Fender Music Foundation Grants – FY 2010
Summary: The purpose of this program is to provide support to nonprofit and governmental organizations with ongoing music instruction programs. Eligible programs are ones that provide music lesson opportunities to individuals who are not able to obtain such opportunities on their own.
The following types of programs are most frequently supported through this program:
- School music classes
- After-school music programs that are not run by the school
- Music therapy programs
Support from this program usually is given in the form of musical instruments and equipment. Any instruments or equipment received must remain within the program for which it is awarded.
This program was previously solicited by the Guitar Center Music Foundation, which is now known as the Fender Music Foundation.
Funding: An unspecified amount of funding is available to support awards in the form of musical instruments and equipment valued at $500 to $5,000 per award.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are 501(c )(3) nonprofit and governmental organizations.
Deadline: Rolling
For more information:
Program Staff (818) 706-8742 info@fendermusicfoundation.org
www.fendermusicfoundation.org
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Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Summary: The foundation’s purpose is to provide assistance to projects that offer services to disadvantaged individuals. It is dedicated to assisting the poor, primarily through operating and capital funds to direct service organizations. The foundation seeks to provide shelter, nutrition, health, and socialization in addition to enhancement of individuals’ ability to meet these specific needs. The foundation has a specific focus on the elderly and service to the Jewish community.
Eligibility: 501 (c ) (3) non-profit status organizations that carry out their work principally to serve lower-income individuals in the communities in which they reside, and are committed to assisting vulnerable and at-risk populations.
Deadline: Rolling deadline; letters of inquiry accepted throughout the year; if accepted, a full grant proposal will be requested.
For more information: www.hjweinbergfoundation.org
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Healthy Community Outreach Program
Summary: Awards will be granted to nonprofit organizations to support grassroots efforts which increase awareness on critical health initiatives through health walks, health fairs and health education outreach.
Funding: Grants up to $25,000 will be considered.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with evidence of IRS 501(c )(3) designation or de facto tax-exempt status may apply for a grant, with the following exceptions:
- Advertising
- Capital campaigns
- Grants or scholarships to individuals
- Multiyear requests
- Political causes and events
- Religious organizations in support of their sacramental or theological functions.
Deadline: Ongoing deadline
For more information: www.aetna.com/foundation/grants_reg/
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The Heineman Foundation
Summary: The purpose of the Heineman Foundation is to provide seed money to start-up projects and new projects within existing organizations for a maximum of three to five years. The foundation's general areas of interest are the following (in no particular order):
- programs that enable economically challenged women to enter and remain in the workplace, such as:
- on-site day-care centers for women in the workplace
- job-training programs
- language and leadership skills programs
- environmental research that will help prevent, reduce, or eliminate large-scale water degradation
- music as education and a preserver of culture
- research into prevention, education, and treatment for childhood illnesses
- programs that enable youth to think, create, and communicate effectively.
Funding: The average range of the foundation's donations is $20,000 to $50,000 per annum.
Eligibility: An organization must have 501(c) (3) status and upload copies of corresponding IRS documents to the online application form in order for the application to be considered.
Deadline: September 1
For more information: http://www.heinemanfoundation.org/guidelines/
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The Home Depot Corporation: Building Healthy Communities Grant
Summary: The purpose of this program is to improve and enhance communities by planting trees, developing green spaces, and updating school facilities and community centers. Funding will be provided for various community improvement projects, including the construction or refurbishment of affordable or transitional housing, energy efficiency and sustainability projects, landscaping, planting of native trees, community facility improvements, and the development and/or improvement of green spaces.
Funding: Award Range – Max: $2,500 – Grants are made in the form of the Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools or materials.
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations
Local governments
Schools
Deadlines: June 15, 2009
September 15, 2009
December 15, 2009
For more information: Program Staff team_depot@homedepot.com
http://corporate.homedepot.com
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ING Foundation Grants - FY 2009s
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support nonprofit organizations addressing a variety of community needs and resources to improve the lives of individuals in underserved areas. This program will focus on the area of financial literacy, children’s education, and diversity.
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: applicants are 501(c )(3) nonprofit organizations.
Deadlines: Rolling
For more information: Program Staff (770) 980-6580
ingfoundation@us.ing.com
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Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grants
Summary: The purpose of this program is to develop, enhance, or modify projects aimed at children with special needs, acute illnesses, and chronic disabilities. Projects supported through this program must be aligned with the overarching goals of the funding agency.
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c )(3) status.
Deadlines: Applications accepted between January 1 up to and including August 31 of each year.
For more information: Program Staff Program Staff (305) 861-5352
Info@IWPF.org
http://www.iwpf.org
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The Lawrence Foundation
Summary: The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, educational, health, human services, and other causes. The Foundation makes both program and operating grants.
Funding: Not specified
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under Section 501(c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants.
Deadline: Grants are awarded twice a year, April 30 and October 31. Any grant application received after a deadline will be considered for the next grant cycle. See program Web site for more details.
For more information:
http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org/grants/index.php
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Learn and Serve America Summer of Service – FY2010
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support collaborative efforts to establish or implement service-learning programs that engage middle school students (grades 6-9) during the summer. Service-learning is an educational method that is conducted in and meets the needs of a community; is coordinated with an elementary or secondary school, institution of higher education, or community service program, and with the community; and helps foster civic responsibility. The service-learning method is also integrated into and enhances the academic curriculum of the students and provides structured time for the students to reflect on the service experience. Programs should include community-based service-learning projects that are intensive, structured, supervised, and designed to produce identifiable improvements within the community. Programs should be directed toward youth, specifically those from disadvantaged backgrounds, with service-learning experiences that encourage them to become more civically engaged and inspire them to obtain a higher education.
Funding: Approximately $1 million in total funding is available to support five to seven grants for FY 2010. Program funding is subject to the availability of FY 2010 appropriations. An applicant may request a maximum of $500 per program participant for operating costs. Successful applicants will be notified by May 2010.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are:
- State education agencies
- State commissions and U.S. territories
- Indian tribes
- Institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits
- Public or private elementary or secondary schools
- Local educational agencies
- Consortium of eligible entities
Applicants must have experience managing a summer youth program that accommodates at least 100 youth at a time and, must have access to existing infrastructure to support recruitment, enrollment, training, and supervision for the youth, and tracking of volunteer hours.
Deadline: December 10, 2009
For more information:
Program Staff (202) 606-7510
summerofservice@cns.gov
for full NOFA www.grants.gov/search/basic.do enter CFDA number 94.018
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LEGO Children's Fund – FY2010
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support projects that encourage children to explore their creativity and that bolster their problem-solving skills. The fund aims to prepare the "builders of tomorrow" for a lifetime of creative learning and innovative thinking. Support is provided for the following types of projects:
- Early childhood education and development
- Technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities
- Sports or athletic programs that concentrate on underserved youth
Special consideration is given to the following types of projects:
- Groups that support disadvantaged children
- Groups that are supported by LEGO employee volunteers
- Special projects or programs designed to elevate a child’s opportunities for exploring creativity.
- Organizations serving Connecticut and western Massachusetts
Although priority is given to local interests in Connecticut and western Massachusetts, there are no geographical restrictions.
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are entities with 501(c )(3) status, including educational organizations.
Deadline: January 15, 2010 (Multiple)
For more information:
Program Staff
LEGOChildrensFund@lego.com
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Lowe's Toolbox for Education – FY2010
Summary: The purpose of this program is to provide funding for schools and parent-teacher groups in all 50 states. The funding agency encourages interested applicants to select a project that meets school needs and compliments the parent group’s mission.
Funding: Approximately $5 million is available to support a minimum of 1,000 awards of up to $5,000 per applicant annually.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are any nonprofit K-12 school or parent group associated with a nonprofit public K-12 school that has a group tax ID number and official 501 (c )(3) status.
Deadlines: October 16, 2009 (Multiple)
For more information: Program Staff (800) 644-3561 x208 info@toolboxforeducation.com
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The McKenzie Foundation
Summary: The purpose of the McKenzie Foundation is to encourage and support nonprofit 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 it grant-making for the next few years:
- early childhood development
- education
- the environment
- arts and culture
Funding: Not specified
Eligibility: The foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt organizations with
501(c )(3) classification from the Internal Revenue Service.
Deadline: The foundation reviews letters on a continuous basis, and they may be submitted at any time during the year.
For more information:
http://www.mckenziefoundation.us/guidelines.php
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The Mockingbird Foundation, Inc.
Summary: The Mockingbird Foundation (MFI) is a nonprofit organization of fans of the band Phish, founded in 1997 to generate charitable proceeds from the Phish community.
Program Areas: MFI offers competitive grants to schools and nonprofit organizations that effect improvements in areas of importance to the Phish fan community. Their programmatic focus is music education for children, defined as follows:
Music: MFI is particularly interested in projects that encourage and foster creative expression in any musical form (including composition, instrumentation, vocalization, or improvisation), but also recognizes broader and more basic needs within conventional instruction. MFI encourages applications associated with diverse or unusual musical styles, genres, forms, and philosophies.
Education: Education may include the provision of instruments, texts, and office materials, and the support of learning space, practice space, performance space, and instructors/instruction. MFI is particularly interested in projects that foster self-esteem and free expression, but does not typically fund music therapy that is not education, or music appreciation that does not include participation.
Children: MFI is interested in targeting children 18 years or younger, but will consider projects that benefit college students, teachers, instructors, or adult students. MFI is particularly (though not exclusively) interested in programs that benefit disenfranchised groups, including those with low skill levels, income, or education; those with disabilities or terminal illnesses; and those in foster homes, shelters, hospitals, prisons, or other remote or isolated situations.
Eligibility: MFI is particularly interested in organizations that have low overhead, innovative approaches, and/or collaborative elements to their work. Grants are typically made only to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or that have a sponsoring agency with this status. Public schools are tax-exempt and so are eligible for funding, although grantees cannot be independent of the school, must be based at the school, and must be supervised by the applicable municipality. (Organizations selected to submit a full proposal will be required to submit documentation of their status as a 501[c][3] tax-exempt institution or as a public school.) MFI does not normally consider grants to individuals or to fund research, fund-raising organizations or events, programs that promote or engage in religious or political doctrine, or organizations outside the United States. It is hoped that nonprofit organizations that apply for support are operated and organized without discrimination in hiring staff or providing services on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.
Funding Amount: Grants range in size from $50 to $5,000 and are made on a one-time basis.
Deadline: Letters of inquiry will be accepted on an ongoing basis for August and February grant cycles. (Full proposals are by invitation only, and will not be considered if unsolicited.)
For more information: http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding
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NFL Grassroots Program
Summary: The NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program (the “NFL Grassroots Program”) is a partnership of the National Football League Youth Football Fund (NFL YFF), which provides funding for the Program, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), which provides technical assistance and manages the Program. The goal of the NFL Grassroots Program is to provide non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields.
Funding: The NFL Grassroots Program provides grants of up to $200,000 for capital improvement projects. There are two levels of funding available: 1) general field support (e.g. irrigation, bleachers, lights, etc.) and 2) field surface grants.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the NFL Grassroots Program, organizations applying for grant funds must meet all of the criteria listed below:
- Be a community-based organization, middle school or high school servicing a neighborhood consisting primarily of low- and moderate-income families and individuals (schools must demonstrate the ability of the community to also utilize the field);
- Have at least one-full time staff person (all volunteer organizations will not be considered);
- Be in existence for at least three years;
- Have a proven track record in real estate development and/or parks programming;
- 501(c )(3) tax exempt status/school status; and
- Be located in an NFL Target Market
Deadline: Proposals must be received by October 30, 2009, No exceptions. Proposals must be mailed. E-mails will not be accepted.
For more information: Beverly Smith at LISC in New York at (212) 455-9881 or by e-mail at bsmith@lisc.org
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Nickelodeon’s The Big Green Grants Program – FY 2009
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support the development of environmentally friendly projects that will encourage environmental stewardship, active and healthy lifestyles, and community service among youths aged 5 to 15. Applicants must host and document an Earth Day event in April, or a Worldwide Day of Play event in September to be considered.
Funding: An unspecified amount of funding is available to support awards of up to $2,500 and matching awards of up to $5,000.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are:
- K-9 public, private, and nonprofit schools
- 501(c)(3) organizations serving kids aged 5 to 15
Applicants must have evidence of hosting an Earth Day or Day of Play event.
Deadline: Rolling
For more information:
Program Staff (212) 846-4333 publicaffairs@nick.com
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Office Depot
Summary: Office Depot supports nonprofit organizations at the local level with donations of products, contributions of funds, and efforts to encouraged employees and customers to become involved.
Funding: Not specified
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that are 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
- have an established track record of community advocacy and a clear direction for its future initiatives.
- have 501(c )(3) status
- provide a federal tax identification number.
Deadline: None
For more information:
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp
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Pay it Forward Foundation: Mini-Grants
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their schools, neighborhoods, or the greater community. Projects must have a “pay-it-forward” focus, encouraging those who benefit from the project to do kind acts for others in return, with the results growing exponentially.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are churches, schools community youth groups, and other organizations that work with youth. All youth applicants must have an adult sponsor.
Funding Level: An unspecified amount of funding is available to support awards of up to $500.
Application Deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information: email info@payitforwardfoundation.org.
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The Prudential Foundation
Summary: The Prudential Foundation provides grants focusing on education, economic development, and arts and civic infrastructure.
- Education leadership to support reform in public education by increasing the capacity of educators, parents, and community residents to implement public school reform. The foundation also funds organizations whose efforts influence policy that adapts promising practices and evidence-based approaches to instruction and learning in schools.
- Youth development to build skills and competencies needed for young people to be productive citizens. This includes expanding arts education opportunities and supporting effective out –of-school programs for young people.
- Economic Development – Workforce development programs to train and place individual in high-demand occupations. Business development opportunities to create and grow businesses. Community revitalization initiatives to strengthen community development corporations.
- Arts & Civic Infrastructure – Arts as an economic engine and as a quality-of-life issue to ensure that residents have access to quality arts programs. Capacity-building activities for nonprofit organizations to ensure their sustainability and growth.
Funding: Not specified
Eligibility: The Prudential Foundation supports nonprofit, charitable organizations and programs whose mission and operations are broad and nondiscriminatory, or whose activities address social needs or benefit underserved groups and communities.
Deadline: The foundation receives and reviews proposals throughout the year.
For more information:
http://www.prudential.com/view/page/public/12334
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Rosie's For All Kids Foundation: The Early Childhood Care and Education Grants
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support childcare centers and stimulate an appreciation for the arts and educational activities among children. Programs must care for children six and under, and must serve a client base wherein at least 65 percent are considered low-income. Programs may fund:
- Tuition subsidies
- Small renovations, supplies, and equipment upgrades
- Playground construction
- Staff development opportunities
Funding: An unspecified amount of funding is available to support 30 awards ranging from $15,000 to $30,000 through this program. Program periods are expected to last 12 months.
Eligibility: Only 501( c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in the United States are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants are nonprofit childcare organizations that have been in existence for over five years, serve a population that is at least 65 percent low-income children six years and under, and operate full-day, full week, year-round.
Application Deadlines: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information: Tim O'Donnell, CFO, (212) 703-7388 grants@forallkids.org
www.forallkids.org
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RGK Foundation
Summary: The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health.
Funding: While the foundation does award some grants of more than $25,000, it anticipates that most grants awarded will be under $25,000.
Eligibility: Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax-exempt under Sections 501(c )(3) or 170(c ) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a).
Deadline: No deadline – ongoing basis
Fore more information:
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines/
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Sprint Foundation
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support organizations that are aimed at positively impacting the communities in which they operate. Projects funded through this program should focus on at least one of the following: Arts and Culture; Youth Development; Community Development.
Funding: Not specified; No matching requirement
Eligibility: The Sprint Foundation only makes grants to 501(c )(3) charitable organizations. Prince George’s County non-profits have been confirmed eligible under the Washington, DC eligibility area per feedback from program staff at the Lawrence Foundation.
Deadline: January 2 through November 21 annually
For more information:
http://sprint.com/responsibility/sprint_foundation/index.html
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Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, Inc.
Summary: The foundation believes that education is the cornerstone for today's youth, and that for America to remain competitive in the global marketplace, a stronger emphasis needs to be placed on exposing youth to experiences in education and career-related opportunities. By focusing on preparing students for the demands of today's global society, the foundation's goal is to be a major force in improving education. The foundation believes that the physical well-being of today's youth is at the heart of building a healthy and civil society. Therefore, the foundation is committed to investing in health-related organizations and cultural programs that impact a diverse population of youth.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations
Funding: Proposal funding limits: $10,000-$25,000
Deadlines: All proposals must be received by April 1 to be eligible for funding July 15, and by October 1 to be eligible for funding January 15
For more information: http://www.tommy.com/opencms/opencms/corporate/foundation/grantdeadlines.html
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Tiger Woods Foundation
Summary: Program focus areas include education and youth development; Quarterly rolling deadlines; Average grant $2,500 - $25,000.
For more Information: Tiger Woods Foundation
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U.S. Soccer Federation: Grants for Soccer
Summary: U.S. Soccer Federation Grants fund programs that develop players, referees, and coaches through training, field enhancements, or the foundation’s All Conditions Fields Program, with special emphasis on the economically disadvantaged in urban areas.
Funding: Maximum award: varies
Eligibility: Anyone with a soccer-specific program or project that benefits a nonprofit purpose and meets the established focus for the 2010 grant cycle.
Deadline: October 30, 2009
For more information:
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/
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U.S. Soccer Foundation Grants (Part A): Program Grants-FY2010
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support youth-oriented projects that are aimed at advancing the sport of soccer in the United States. A majority of the funding provided through this program will be devoted to projects in economically disadvantaged urban areas that have a population of at least 50,000. In addition, projects should include youth development elements that are designed to keep children safe, active and healthy.
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and schools.
Deadline: October 30, 2009
For more information:
Program Staff (202) 872-9277
grants@ussoccerfoundation.org
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U.S. Soccer Foundation Grants (Part C): Synthetic Field Grants-FY2010
Summary: The purpose of this program is to support youth-oriented projects that are aimed at advancing the sport of soccer in the United States. A majority of the funding provided through this program will be devoted to projects in economically disadvantaged urban areas that have population of at least 50,000. In addition, projects should include youth development elements that are designed to keep children safe, active, and healthy.
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations and schools. Eligible applicants must also:
- Own, or have at least a ten-year lease/land-use agreement on the land where the project will take place.
- Have written authorization from the relevant community to add lights to the field (if applicable).
For profit organizations and individuals are not eligible to apply. In addition, joint applications will not be considered.
Deadline: October 30, 2009
For more information:
Program Staff (202) 872-9277
grants@ussoccerfoundation.org
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United States Soccer Foundation Announces Guidelines for 2010 Grant Program
Summary: The Foundation’s impact on soccer through its annual Program and Field Grant awards has been significant and continues to grow. Since 1995, over $26 million dollars in cash, equipment, and services have been awarded through the annual grants program. The Foundation’s support has benefited more than 530 grantees in all 50 states and has served the entire spectrum of soccer communities from small local clubs to the U.S. Soccer Federation, the National Governing Body for the sport.
Funding: For the 2010 grant cycle, additional funding is available for organizations seeking funding assistance to irrigate existing fields. The Foundation, in conjunction with its National Partner for Irrigation Equipment, Hunter Industries, is offering up to $100,000 in grants, in the form of equipment credit, which will provide successful applicant with irrigation equipment.
Eligibility: Organizations are eligible to register if funding is requested for:
- a soccer-specific program or field project that benefits a not-for-profit purpose and meets the established focus for the 2010 grant cycle.
- a field project (including lighting) where the real property is owned at the time of registration or a minimum ten year lease/land use agreement is in place at the time of registration. Must also satisfy Criteria #1.
- a lighting field project where the applicant has written authorization at the time of registration from the community where the project resides to add/use lights at the field. Must also satisfy Criteria #1 and #2.
Deadline: October 1, 2009 – Registration opens.
October 30, 2009, 5:00 PM, Eastern Time – Access to the online application terminates.
For more information:
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/
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Verizon Foundation
Summary: The purpose if this program is to help people increase their literacy and education, avoid being an abuser or a victim of domestic violence, and achieve and sustain their safety.
Funding priorities include:
- Education
- Literacy
- Domestic violence prevention
- Healthcare and accessibility
- Internet safety
Eligible applicants include:
- Churches
- Schools
- Hospitals or medical research organizations
- Organizations that operate for the benefit or a college or university and are owned or operated by a governmental unit
- Government units
- Organizations that receive a substantial part of their support from a governmental unit or the general public
- Organizations that normally receive no more than one-third of their support from investment income and unrelated business income
- Organizations operated solely for the benefit of and in conjunction with organizations described above.
Deadline: Applications accepted each year between January 1st and October 31st
For More Information: www.verizonfoundation.org
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Washington Area Women’s Foundation: Leadership Awards (Limited Eligibility) –
FY 2010
Summary: The purpose of this program is to recognize and reward outstanding local nonprofit organizations that are serving the critical needs of women and girls in under-resourced, oppressed, or marginalized communities. Projects should include innovative work that focuses on topical issues related to gender, race, class, sexual orientation, and ability.
Funding: Approximately $105,000 is available to support awards through this program. Ten applicants will receive a $10,000 award. An additional $5,000 will be awarded to one of these organizations using an online voting process.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are 501 (c )(3) nonprofit organizations based in Washington, D.C., northern Virginia (city of Alexandria, and Arlington and Fairfax counties), and Maryland (Montgomery and Prince George’s counties). Applicants should primarily serve women and/or girls in the areas of health and/or safety. Applicants must have a board of directors in place and have been in operation for at least two years. Applicants must not have an annual program budget of more than $300,000, or an annual organizational budget of more than $2 million.
Deadline: 11/03/2009
For more information:
Nicole Cozier (202) 347-7737 x203
ncozier@wawf.org
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Herb Block Foundation Invites Washington, D.C.-Based Projects to Apply for Pathways Out of Poverty Program
Summary: The Herb Block Foundation’s Pathways Out of Poverty program focuses on helping needy young people and adults in Washington, D.C., gain a quality education.
For projects serving youth, the foundation seeks proposals that focus on improving student achievement and healthy development of young people of middle school age and above. Projects may include in-school and community-based educational programs, after-school activities, and mentoring programs. Programs designed to increase high school graduation rates are of special interest.
Funding: Grants in the range of $5,000 to $25,000 each for one year’s funding will be considered.
Eligibility: Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c )(3) organizations and must be located in/and or provide services in the greater Washington, D.C., region (defined as the District of Columbia, the counties of Arlington and Fairfax and the city of Alexandria in Virginia, and Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in Maryland).
Deadline: February 2, 2010 (Letters of Inquiry)
For more information:
www.herbblockfoundation.org
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Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation Invites Grant Applications for Music Education Programs
Summary: The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation, a nonprofit public charity established by Muzak LLC, works to redefine and expand the scope of music education. The foundation’s Music Matters Grants for 2010 program will focus on education reform in school music programs and independent music programs across the United States.
Funding: Grant amounts for this cycle will range between $1,000 and $12,000 each and will be made on an annual one-time basis.
Eligibility: Music education – vocal or instrumental – must be the key component of any music program requesting funds. Applications will be accepted from public school programs (qualifying for Title I federal funding and servicing a minimum of 70 percent low-income students) and nonprofit 501(c )(3) programs directly funding music education (serving students regardless of their ability to pay).
Deadline: February 5, 2010
For more information:
http://heart.muzak.com/what/grants.aspx
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Taproot Foundation Service Grants (Select Cities)-FY 2009
Summary: The purpose of this program is to strengthen nonprofit organizations by engaging business professionals in service opportunities with qualified organizations. Using volunteer, pro bono service committed by business professionals, the Taproot Foundation offers capacity-building technical assistance to enhance the ability of strong nonprofit organizations to serve the needs of their communities.
Funding: Unspecified
Eligibility: Eligible applicants for this program are 501(c )(3) nonprofit charitable organizations.
Deadline: 12/01/2009 (Multiple)
For more information:
www.taprootfoundation.org/npo
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