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TogetherGreen Grants for Conservation Fellowships and Innovation
Deadline: Various. TogetherGreen, a conservation alliance between the Audubon Society and Toyota, is
accepting applications for its 2012 class of Conservation Fellows and Innovation grantees. These
programs are designed to foster conservation leadership, achieve conservation results, build partnerships
in communities across the United States, and help engage millions of Americans in conservation action.
The Conservation Fellowships program seeks to invest in individuals who are committed to empowering
others and to creating positive environmental change in their communities and organizations. More
information on this can be found at the website. The Innovation Grants program provides funding to
enable Audubon groups and others to inspire, equip, and support activities that engage new and diverse
audiences in conservation action and create healthier communities. To be eligible, the applicant
organization must constitute a branch, office, or other operational unit of the National Audubon Society
(including national or state offices andfield units such as Audubon centers and sanctuaries), or be an
Audubon-certified chapter or Audubon-certified center or sanctuary. Independent Audubon entities that
wish to participate in a cooperative arrangement with the National Audubon Society for this purpose are
also eligible. Other organizations are encouraged to apply if they partner with an Audubon group on their
project. Organizations in areas in which there are no Audubon organizations may apply with partners of
their own. Applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, a commitment from at least one partner
organization to serve as a collaborator, and adequate experience and organizational capacity to
administer, implement, and evaluate the project. A minimum of forty projects will receive funding totaling
more than $1 million, with grants ranging from $5,000 to $80,000. The average grant awarded will be
around $25,000. (Deadline: April 2, 2012.) More information is available at http://www.togethergreen.org
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Invites Applications for Youth Literacy Grants
Deadline: May 16, 2012. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation's Youth Literacy Grants program
provides funding to schools, public libraries, and nonprofits working to help students who are below grade
level or experiencing difficulty reading. Applicants must provide literacy programs for new readers, belowgrade-level readers, or readers with learning disabilities. Grants will be provided for the following
initiatives: implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs; purchasing new technology or
equipment to support literacy initiatives; and purchasing books, materials, or software for literacy
programs. Applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and/or educational institutions (K-12
private and public schools, colleges and universities) and/or public libraries. All applicants must be
located in and provide direct services in a state in which Dollar General operates and be located within
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twenty miles of a Dollar General store. More information can be
http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx
State Farm Youth Advisory Board
Deadline: May 4, 2012. The Youth Advisory Board is currently funding service-based-learning projects
that address the root causes of the following issue areas: access to higher education, financial literacy,
community safety, and social health & wellness. The maximum award is $100,000. Nonprofit, tax-exempt
organizations are eligible for funding to the extent that they collaborate with and engage K-12 public
school curriculum and achievement as part of the grant. http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply/nationalgrants/
Community Support Grants - BJ’s Charitable Foundation
Deadline: April 6, 2012. The mission of BJ’s Charitable Foundation is to enhance and enrich the
communities BJ’s stores serve. BJ’s Charitable Foundation is proud to award grants to organizations
which promote the safety, security and well being of children and families, support education and health
programs, provide community service opportunities, and aid in hunger and disaster relief. Award amounts
vary. Organizations with 501(c)3 status that serve communities with BJ’s stores are eligible to apply.
http://www.bjs.com/bjs-charitable-foundation.content.about_charitable.A.about_community2
3M Foundation - Health and Human Services Grants
Deadline: Rolling.
The 3M Foundation is accepting applications for its Health and Human Services
Grants program to support projects building and sustaining healthy communities and increasing resiliency
in youth through prevention efforts from early childhood to 12th grade. Award amounts vary. Eligible
applicants include nonprofit organizations located in 3M communities. More information is available at
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/CommunityAffairs/CommunityGiving/
J-Serve Grants for Projects on International Day of Jewish Youth Service
Deadline: Rolling. J-Serve, the International Day of Jewish Youth Service, is designed to provide teens
with the opportunity to fulfill the Jewish values of gemilut chasidim (acts of loving
kindness), tzedakah (just and charitable giving), and tikkum olam (the responsibility to repair the world).
Since 2005, J-Serve has been a part of Youth Service America's Global Youth Service Day program. In
an effort to empower communities around the world to participate and grow their J-Serve efforts, YSA is
offering micro-grants to support J-Serve projects that take place on April 22, 2012. A limited number of
micro-grants of up to $500 each will be awarded for community projects committed to creating service
opportunities that bring Jewish teens together to participate in a J-Serve project. Projects that are creative
and innovative, especially those that are first-time events in a community, as well as projects conceived
and planned by teen project leaders (with adequate adult supervision), will receive preferential reviews.
Micro-grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, and grants will continue to be awarded as
long as funding remains available. Visit the YSA Web site for complete program guidelines and
application procedures. More information is available at http://www.ysa.org/grants/jserve
Allstate Foundation Teen Safe Driving Program
Deadline: Rolling. The Allstate Foundation Teen Safe Driving Program strives to help instill a lifetime of
safe driving attitudes and behaviors in teens. The Foundation will give grants of varying amounts to
programs that provide unique and innovative ways to make smart driving socially acceptable to teens and
engage Allstate agents and employees as volunteers in the program.
Award amounts may vary. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. More information can be found at
http://www.allstatefoundation.org/funding-guidelines
Community Grants - Mazda Foundation
Deadline: July 1, 2012. Through the Mazda Foundation, Mazda and its employees work together to
proactively help the communities where they live and work. The Mazda Foundation supports programs
such as children’s organizations, educational scholarships, food banks, and disaster relief efforts. Award
amounts may vary. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. More information is available at
http://www.mazdafoundation.org/grantguidelines.html
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American Legion Child Welfare Foundation - Child Development Grants
Deadline: July 15, 2012. The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation is accepting proposals for
projects that 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 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, so that such information can be more adequately used by society. Award
amounts vary. Grants are awarded to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations that have the potential of
helping American children in more than one state. More information is available at http://www.cwfinc.org/grantseekers/overview
Helping Children in Urban Poverty
Deadline: Rolling. The goal of the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is to support and initiate programs
that directly serve the needs of children living in urban poverty. The Foundation seeks to fund projects
that impact children in five essential areas: education, health, safety, youth development, and early
childhood care. Awards will vary in amount, and eligible applicants include charitable or tax-exempt
organizations. More information can be found at
http://www.msdf.org/grants/Grant_Application/online_grant_proposal
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Establishes U.S. Disaster Relief Fund
Deadline: Open. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has announced that it
has established an ASPCA Disaster Fund and is accepting disaster grant applications from qualified
shelters and other animal welfare organizations responding to companion animal care emergencies
resulting from the recent floods and tornadoes in the United States. Applicants to the ASPCA Disaster
Fund must be a nonprofit organization or government agency (such as a municipal or county animal
control) with an animal welfare mission and a federal tax ID (Employer Identification Number); a qualified
shelter and/or other animal welfare organization in states affected by or responding to recent severe
weather incidents, or organizations outside those states providing outreach and assistance; directly
affected by or providing/participating in direct response to the spring 2011 natural disasters; and in need
of immediate assistance. Eligible requests include cash assistance for the following purposes: food and
food banks for at-risk animals; shelter supplies and equipment; rescue supplies and equipment; sheltering
or temporary boarding and fostering of rescued or at-risk animals; transport/transfers/relocation of
animals; veterinary expenses/medical care for animals; overtime expenses for shelter staff; travel and
related incidental expenses for shelter staff or staff deployed to affected disaster areas to assist with
disaster response for animals; and infrastructure repairs/rebuilding. Visit the ASPCA Web site for
complete program guidelines and application procedures. http://www.aspcapro.org/emergency-anddisaster-response-grants.php
Enterprise Green Communities Offers Charrette and Sustainability Grants for Green Affordable
Housing Projects
Deadline: Open. An initiative of Enterprise Community Partners, Enterprise Green Communities provides
funds and expertise to enable affordable housing developers to build and rehabilitate homes that are
healthier, more energy efficient, and better for the environment. In addition to loans and other funding
options, Green Communities offers Charrette and Sustainability grants to help cover the costs of planning
and implementing green components of affordable housing developments, as well as tracking their costs
and benefits. Charrette grants provide up to $5,000 per project for affordable housing developers to
engage in integrative design. A Green Communities charrette involves an intense working session that
brings together a diverse group of housing development professionals as well as residents, technical
experts, funders, policy makers, and community stakeholders to integrate sustainable green design
principles into affordable housing developments. By supporting charrettes at the schematic design phase,
Enterprise seeks to help developers establish green goals as early as possible so that the most costeffective green strategies can be incorporated in the building and site plans. Projects applying for predevelopment charrette funds must be in the early stages of planning or schematic design phase of
development. Sustainability Training grants (post-construction) of up to $5,000 each are provided for
affordable housing developers to maximize the health, economic, and environmental benefits of green
development throughout a project's life cycle. The grant program provides an opportunity to transfer the
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design knowledge that informed the Green Communities planning and construction process to residents
as well as operations and management staff. Funding may be used to cover the cost of implementing a
training program and related tools that support green resident engagement and operations. Projects must
have completed construction at the time of application and be occupied prior to the grant award. For both
programs, eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, tribally designated housing entities,
and for-profit entities participating through joint ventures with qualified organizations. Visit the Green
Communities Web site for complete program information, project eligibility guidelines, and application
procedures. http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/funding/grants/
Community Support Program from the Coca-Cola Foundation
Deadline: Rolling. The Coca-Cola Foundation aims to make a greater impact on the communities CocaCola serves around the world by being responsive to the citizenship priorities of the communities in which
we live and work. Coca-Cola is interested in funding organizations in these areas: Water stewardship,
healthy active living, community recycling, and education. Healthy active living includes providing access
to exercise, physical activity and nutritional education programs. Award amount varies. Eligible applicants
must be tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/application_guidelines.html
FedEx Social Responsibility Program
Deadline: Rolling. The FedEx Social Responsibility Program aims to support the communities that the
company serves. Areas of interest include emergency and disaster relief, and child pedestrian safety.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Corporate resources include
financial contributions, in-kind shipping services and coordination of volunteer services by FedEx
employees. Selected charities must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations in good financial and public
standing. FedEx is especially interested in 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. Evidence of competent management, low administrative/fundraising
expense ratios, and a nondiscriminatory program benefiting broad segments of the community must be
shown. The Program will heavily weigh the potential involvement of our employees in groups that seek
our financial support. More information can be found at
http://about.fedex.designcdt.com/charitable_contribution_guidelines
Healthy Living Grants
Deadline: Rolling (Letter of Inquiry)
The Charles Lafitte Foundation supports innovative and effective ways for people to help themselves and
others around them lead healthy and satisfying lives. The Foundation’s areas of interests are education,
children’s advocacy and medical research. The Foundation prefers to fund projects with distinct goals, a
mechanism for follow-up reports, and ideas of long-term sustainability. Examples of past recipients
include: Big Brother Big Sister, and the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide. Awards vary in
amount. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
http://charleslafitte.org/grants/application/
Albertsons Health and Nutrition Grants
Deadline: Rolling. Albertsons is accepting grant applications in the following areas: hunger relief, health,
and nutrition. Award amounts vary. Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and schools in
areas where Albertsons grocery stores operate. At the heart of Albertsons charitable giving is the idea
that being a good corporate citizen is an ongoing responsibility. By helping to create stronger
communities, we enhance the quality of life for customers and associates. As a neighbor to our
customers in hundreds of communities throughout the Western United States, we know that being a good
neighbor means also providing for our customers beyond our store's walls. More information is available
at http://www.albertsons.com/about/community.jsp
NikeDonations Accepting Disaster Relief Donation Requests
Deadline: Rolling. Nike donates on an annual basis a variety of different products to help nonprofit
organizations and NGOs dedicated creating social change through sport and disaster relief efforts around
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the world. Awards vary based on the type of donation requesed. Nike only supports product donation
requests, it does not accept unsolicited cash proposals at this time. Organizations must take an eligibility
quiz to apply. http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/nike_giving_guidelines.html
Michael and Susan Dell Foundation – Education Grants
Deadline: Rolling. The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation is committed to transforming the lives of
children living in urban poverty through better health and education. Grants are primarily made in the
areas of Childhood Health, Education, and Family Economic Stability. Award amounts vary. Individuals,
medical research projects, event fundraisers or sponsorships, lobbying efforts, and endowments are not
eligible for funding. For more information and a full grant application, please visit the Michael and Susan
Dell Foundation at the following address: http://www.msdf.org/Grants/default.aspx
Autodesk Grants for Nonprofits
Deadline: Rolling Autodesk focuses on 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software that is
offering grants to nonprofit organizations as a way to give back to the community. This company is
offering grants for programs in the areas of health and human services, education, environment, and arts
and culture. Autodesk is proud to offer a grants of up to $5,000 to an unlimited number of recipients.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Organizations outside the U.S. must submit
government documentation verifying their not-for-profit status. Requests will be forwarded to the
Autodesk office in the appropriate country for consideration. Typical grants range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Proposals are reviewed by a grants committee comprised of Autodesk employees. More information is
available at http://usa.autodesk.com/company/community-relations/grants/program-requirementsfinancial-grants
NAMM Foundation Wanna Play Fund Grants for Instruments Available to Schools and Community
Organizations for Music Education Programs
Deadline: Rolling. The nonprofit NAMM Foundation works to advance active, lifelong participation in
music making by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs of the
international music products industry. The organization has announced the availability of grants through
its Wanna Play Fund to provide instruments to schools and community organizations that are expanding
or reinstating music education programs as part of a core curriculum and/or that employ quality music
teachers. Eligible applicants are public schools serving low-income students (percentage of free and
reduced lunch data required); community organizations serving low-income students and students with
special needs (community demographic information required); and schools and community programs that
have made a commitment to hiring and retaining high-quality music teachers and providing standardsbased, sequential learning in music. Online applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants
will be notified within thirty days of submission whether or not a grant will be awarded. More information
is available at: http://www.nammfoundation.org/grant-information/apply-grant-and-scholarship
Daniels Fund – Grants to Promote Sportsmanship
Deadline: Rolling. The Daniels Fund is dedicated to funding programs and projects dedicated to
improving communities and helping community members to live healthy, productive lives. The Foundation
is offering grants to organizations that offer youth programs in order to foster increased sportsmanship,
confidence, discipline, and teamwork among youths. As a young man, he was a Golden Gloves boxing
champion in New Mexico and played high school basketball and football. Later in life, he owned the
American Basketball Association’s Utah Stars, was a part-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, and founded
the “Prime Ticket” cable sports network. Bill Daniels saw athletics as a way to teach discipline and
teamwork. The Daniels Fund carries out his vision by supporting organizations that provide quality youth
sports programs. The Daniels Fund places emphasis on programs that foster increased sportsmanship,
confidence, discipline, and teamwork among players and coaches. Award will vary in amount and eligible
applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations that do not currently hold an active grant, and have not been
declined a grant in the past year. More information is available at
http://www.danielsfund.org/Grants/goals_sports.asp
The Nathan Cummings Foundation - Health Program Grants
Deadline: Rolling (Letters of Inquiry). The Nathan Cummings Foundation provides Health Program
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Grants as part of its commitment to improving people’s health and well-being, especially for those with
low- to moderate-socioeconomic status and the disadvantaged. The Foundation defines health as the link
between physical health and the economic, social, environmental and psychological factors that affect
individuals, families and communities. The Foundation supports projects that address any of their three
objectives: health access, environmental health, and capacity building. Award amounts may vary. The
Foundation supports nonprofit organizations. http://www.nathancummings.net/health/index.html
Hershey Company - Corporate Contributions
Deadline: Rolling. The Hershey Company is committed to supporting the communities in which it
operates and to society. Cash and product contributions are made to support a variety of worthy causes
and nonprofit organizations which support education, health and human services, civic and community
initiatives, arts and culture, and the environment. Emphasis is given to programs that support kids and
kids at risk. Award amounts vary. Nonprofit organizations inside the immediate areas of The Hershey
Company's manufacturing facilities, with the exception of national and state-wide organizations whose
programs complement Hershey's funding priorities, are eligible to apply. A list of locations inside the
immediate areas of The Hershey Company's manufacturing facilities is available of the Hershey Company
web site. More information is available at http://www.thehersheycompany.com/about/responsibility.asp
Health Care Programs Supported Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards grants for projects in the United States and territories through
Calls for Proposals that target specific health issues as well as by funding unsolicited proposals that
address the Foundation's Building Human Capital, Pioneer, and Vulnerable Populations program areas.
The Building Human Capital program area focuses on assuring that the nation has a well-trained
workforce in health care. The Pioneer program area supports innovative ideas that may have far-reaching
impact on people's health care. The emphasis of the Vulnerable Populations program area is the critical
connections between health and social circumstances. Unsolicited proposals are reviewed throughout the
year; Calls for Proposals have specific deadlines. Visit the Foundation’s website for a list of current Calls
for Proposals and detailed information on submitting unsolicited proposals. More information is available
at http://www.rwjf.org/
Sara Lee Foundation – Foundation Grants
Deadline: Rolling. The Sara Lee Foundation supports nonprofits with clearly defined missions and
programs addressing the following areas: food related programs (including food insecurity, nutrition
education, and healthy and active lifestyles), women's self-sufficiency programs, and diversity through
highly visible cultural programs. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations whose mission addresses one of the
Foundation's focus areas are eligible to apply. Awards vary in amount. Sara Lee gives preference to
organizations located in and serving communities where Sara Lee has a facility. More information is
available at http://www.saraleefoundation.org/funding/process.cfm
Wal Mart Foundation Deadline: Varies by location. The Wal-Mart Foundation supports programs that create opportunities so
that people can live better. The Foundation has four areas of focus: workforce development/economic
opportunity, health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and education. Award amounts vary.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that serve young people ages 12-25. More information
is available at: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/9632.aspx
Target Foundation – Grants to Local Nonprofits
Deadline: Varies by location. The Target Foundation provides funding to organizations that bring arts to
school or school children to the arts; promote a love of reading or encourage children to read together
with their families; or prevent family violence through parenting education, family counseling, after-school
programs, and support groups. Target Community Giving Grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000 will be
awarded to local nonprofit programs focused on arts, family violence prevention, and reading. Nonprofit
programs located near Target stores are eligible to apply. More information is available at:
www.target.com/grants
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Entertainment Software Association - Youth Development Grants
Deadline: Rolling. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) Foundation is dedicated to supporting
programs that make a difference in the lives of America's youth. The Foundation seeks to create a
positive social impact in communities. The organization supports geographically diverse projects and
programs that benefit American boys and girls of all races and religions. Award amounts vary. Nonprofit
501(c)(3) organizations that serve children and youth ages 7-18 are eligible to apply. Organizations must
be seeking funding for a specific project that is or will be implemented or available at a minimum of two
states, and should utilize technology and/or computer and video games to educate America's youth and
young adults. More information is available at:
http://www.theesa.com/foundation/application.asp
Cracker Barrel Foundation
Cracker Barrel Foundation seeks to strengthen and preserve community by supporting programs in the
areas of education, human services, cultural affairs and the environment. Special consideration is given
to programs that address children, youth and family issues, and emphasize traditional values such as
hard work, education and self-reliance. Proposals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.
Decisions are made on a quarterly basis. More details are available at:
http://www.crackerbarrel.com/about.cfm?doc_id=1239#Cracker_Barrel_Foundation
The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation – Youth Organization Grants
Deadline: Rolling. The mission of the Countess Moira Charitable Foundation is to aid in the well-being of
youth. In the past, the Foundation has supported charitable organizations that focus on the betterment of
youth. The amount of awards will vary. The Foundation makes grants to private nonprofit or public taxexempt organizations. The Foundation will support operating, program, endowment and/or capital funding
needs. The Foundation does not give grants for events or fundraisers. More information is available at:
http://sites.google.com/a/countessmoirafdn.org/countessmoirafoundation/home
Bayer USA Foundation – Community Health and Development Grants (Various locations)
Deadline: Varies. The Bayer USA Foundation supports programs that improve the quality of life, provide
unique and enriching opportunities that connect diverse groups, and ensure preparedness for tomorrow's
leaders. The Foundation welcomes proposals from organizations focused on health and human services,
education and workforce development, environment and sustainability, and/or arts and culture. Nonprofit
organizations are eligible to apply. The Foundation will fund organizations in California, Georgia, Indiana,
Kansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West
Virginia. More information is available at http://www.bayerus.com/Foundation/Foundation_Home.aspx
Advancing Park Opportunities for Diverse Urban Youth
This is a Youth Intern Project that the National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks
Conservancy collaborate on to provide three ongoing partnership programs. These programs reach out to
youth of color in particular, based on teacher referrals. Eligible organizations include Nonprofits that do
not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. More information is
available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=55859
Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation – Providing Grants for West Virginia and Southwestern
Pennsylvania
Deadline: Rolling. The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and
government agencies throughout the state of West Virginia and in Southwestern Pennsylvania
(Allegheny, Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties). The Foundation’s funding priorities for both
geographic areas include: education, from pre-kindergarten to post-secondary education for adults;
economic development, with emphasis on the creation of innovative businesses and jobs in distressed
communities; and civic engagement, with a focus on enhancing participation in civic life by all citizens,
especially older adults. Visit the Foundation’s website for more information and grant application
guidelines.
http://www.benedum.org/
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Surdna Foundation accepting letters of inquiry for the Teens Artistic Advancement initiative
Deadline: Rolling. The Surdna Foundation seeks to foster just and sustainable communities in the
United States—communities guided by principles of social justice and distinguished by healthy
environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures. Through the Thriving Cultures priority area,
the Foundation is currently accepting letters of inquiry for the Teens Artistic Advancement initiative. This
initiative aims to promote fresh thinking and new approaches to address the isolation and lack of
opportunities for artistic advancement for young people from disadvantaged communities. Support will be
provided to nonprofit organizations that offer programs where young people have long-term opportunities
to create art with accomplished artists, often resulting in strong mentoring relationships, as well as
organizations that create professional artistic development opportunities for staff. Visit the Foundation’s
website for more information on the Teens Artistic Advancement initiative. http://www.surdna.org/whatwe-fund/thriving-cultures/80.html
Henry E. Niles Foundation
The mission of the Henry E. Niles Foundation is to help in the nurturing and uplifting of people in need.
The Foundation primarily provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Northeastern United States.
The Foundation focuses on the following areas: The Education category promotes programs for
motivated individuals who are unable to obtain the benefits of quality education without assistance. The
Economic Self-Sufficiency category supports job training, entrepreneurialism, and micro-credit initiatives.
The Health and Independence category addresses medical and public health assistance for the elderly,
the poor, the disadvantaged, and the disabled. Requests may be submitted at any time. Visit the
Foundation’s website to review the application guidelines. http://www.heniles.org/Guidlines.htm
Do Something – BIC 4 Good Grants
Deadline: Rolling. BIC 4 Good Grants are targeted towards established programs and organizations that
have a large impact, proven sustainability, and measurable success. Applicants should be self-driven,
unique, and community-oriented with measurable impact. Ten outstanding projects or organizations will
be awarded $2,000 grants and one exceptional project or organization will be awarded the Grand Prize of
$5,000. Applicants must be 25 years or under and a US or Canadian citizen. Visit the Do Something
website for more information and to apply for this funding: http://www.dosomething.org/grants/bic4good
Citizens Bank Foundation Offers Grants for Basic Human Needs
The Citizens Bank Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the communities where the
company does business in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The
Foundation is specifically looking for organizations that: encourage the development of innovative
responses to basic human needs, promote affordable housing, provide community-based services
targeted to low- and moderate-income families, support community development initiatives that are
catalysts for economically distressed areas, and promote new ways to address issues of economic
self-sufficiency. Grant applications may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the bank’s websites to
review the funding guidelines and submit an online application.
http://www.citizensbank.com/community/corporate/grants.aspx
The Corning Incorporated Foundation - Program Grants
Deadline: Rolling. The Corning Incorporated Foundation provides funding for programs related to
education, cultural endeavors, and community service efforts. The Foundation also supports national and
even international organizations that work for the good of others including a match grant program.
Award amounts vary. Organizations classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to submit a
letter of inquiry. More information is available through the Corning Incorporated Foundation website:
http://www.corning.com/about_us/corporate_citizenship/community/corning_foundation.aspx
Nature of Learning Grant Program Offers Funding for Climate Change Education
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System and National Conservation Training
Center, in conjunction with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the National Wildlife Refuge
Association, are inviting applications from organizations interested in initiating the Nature of Learning
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program in their communities. The Nature of Learning is a community-based environmental education
initiative that seeks to utilize national wildlife refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater
understanding of local conservation issues. For 2010, the program theme is Climate Change and Citizen
Science. Grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to support education projects focused on the
causes and effects of climate change on refuges and to build citizen science partnership programs.
Academic institutions or nonprofit organizations, including "Friends" organizations, cooperative and
interpretive associations, Audubon chapters, youth organizations, etc. are eligible to apply. Programs
must involve a partnership among a local school(s), community group (e.g., a Friends Organization,
nature clubs), and a national wildlife refuge.
The Nature of Learning is the FWS National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental
education initiative that seeks to:
 Use national wildlife refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local
conservation issues;
 Encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning that seeks to enhance student academic
achievement;
 Utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to
real world issues; and
 Involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals
and local businesses.
Visit the NFWF Web site for the complete Request for Proposals.
http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=charter_programs_list&CONTENTID=15104&TEMPLATE
=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm
The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation
Deadline: Rolling. The mission of The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation is to build strong and vibrant
communities, improve the quality of life, and make a positive impact in locations served by the bank.
Grants will be awarded to nonprofits in bank communities served by the bank as well as selected national
organizations. The Foundation’s areas of interest include education, community development, health and
human services, arts and culture, the environment, and civic affairs. Requests may be submitted
throughout the year. Visit the bank’s website to take the required eligibility quiz and submit an online
application.
https://www.wachovia.com/foundation/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=c7a85ef43a0aa110VgnVCM1000004b0d18
72RCRD&vgnextfmt=default
Build-a-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation – Children's Health and Wellness Grants
Deadline: Rolling (with applications being accepted starting March 2). The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear
Hugs Foundation provides support for programs in the areas of child health and wellness, including
childhood disease research foundations, child safety organizations, and organizations that serve children
with special needs. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000. These grants are funded through the
sale of Champ – A Champion Fur Kids. One dollar from the sale of Champ is donated through the BuildA-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation to children’s health and wellness causes throughout the United
States and Canada. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (or the Canadian equivalent) are
eligible to apply. http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/bearhugs.aspx
Bank of America Charitable Foundation Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is designed to recognize,
nurture, and reward community organizations, local heroes, and student leaders who are helping their
neighborhoods achieve excellence. The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative is accepting
applications/nominations for the following programs: Neighborhood Builders: Provides $200,000 in core
operating support and leadership training over two years to two nonprofit organizations working in each
eligible community to promote vibrant neighborhoods. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating in
an applicable Bank of America community is eligible for a grant under the foundation's guidelines. The
program seeks organizations whose focus closely reflects local neighborhood priorities. Applicants should
demonstrate how they have impacted their community and how grant funding and leadership
development opportunities will help their organization further its work in the community. Visit the Bank of
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America Web site for complete guidelines and list of eligible markets. Philadelphia-area nonprofits
should note that Philadelphia is one of the eligible markets.
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_neighborexcell
Home Depot Building Healthy Communities Grant Program
The application deadlines for 2010 are March 1, July 1, and November 1. The Home Depot Building
Healthy Communities Grant Program provides support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and
public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical
health of their communities. Grants support community improvement projects that include activities
such as building, rebuilding, painting, or refurbishing; increasing energy efficiency or sustainability;
landscaping or planting of native trees; community facility improvements; and the development and/or
improvement of green spaces. Grants of up to $2,500 are made in the form of The Home Depot gift
cards for the purchase of tools or materials. Visit the Home Depot website to take the eligibility test
and submit an online application. http://corporate.homedepot.com/wps/portal/Grants/
William Penn Foundation - Children, Youth, and Families Program Grants (Pennsylvania)
Deadline: Rolling. The Children, Youth, & Families program funds work in Greater Philadelphia to
promote a better early care and education system, more effective and equitable public education
policies, and the coordination of quality development opportunities for older youth. The Foundation's
three main funding priorities are school readiness, public education, and youth development. Award
amounts vary. Eligible organizations include nonprofits and religious organizations that benefit the
larger community. Government agencies are generally not funded.
http://www.williampennfoundation.org/info-url_nocat3568/info-url_nocat.htm
American Eagle Sponsors Drug-free Volunteer Events
AE donates a limited number of $25 gift cards to college and high school sponsored drug-free Volunteer
Events that strive to keep teens and college students safe. To request a gift card, please submit a letter
on your organization's letterhead at least 6 weeks before your donation is needed. Be sure to include: A
brief description of your organization and event, Federal Tax Exempt Number and how you will recognize
AE as a contributing sponsor of your event.
http://www.aebetterworld.com/(S(pfvn4ljedcs4qnefjcutbeff))/aeFoundation_waysAEGivesBack.aspx#finan
cialGrants
Dominion Foundation
Requests may be submitted throughout the year. The Dominion Foundation supports nonprofit
organizations dedicated to improving the economic, physical, and social health of the communities served
by Dominion's companies in Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, (PA counties eligible: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Blair, Bucks, Butler,
Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Elk, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Indiana,
Jefferson, Juniata, Lawrence, Mercer, McKean, Potter, Somerset, Tioga, Venango, Washington and
Westmoreland); Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. (A list of eligible communities is
available under Frequently Asked Questions on the company's website.) The Foundation focuses its
grantmaking in five general categories: health and human services, education, culture and the arts, civic
and community development, and the environment. Most of the Foundation’s grants are in the $1,000 to
$15,000 range. Visit the company’s website to take the online eligibility quiz .
http://www.dom.com/about/community/charitable-giving-and-the-dominion-foundation.jsp
RGK Foundation – Education, Community and Medicine/Health Grants
The RGK Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide services in the areas of Community,
Education and Medicine/Health. Specific areas of focus include: children and family services, early
childhood development, parenting education, after-school educational enrichment programs, promotion of
the health and well-being of children, and programs that promote access to health services. Grants range
from $10,000 to $25,000. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(3)(3) status.
Organizations are invited to submit an electronic letter of inquiry that will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
After review, organizations may be invited to submit a formal proposal.
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines#programs
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American Humane Association: Pets and Women's Shelters (PAWS) Fund
Requests may be submitted at any time. The American Humane Association's Pets and Women's
Shelters (PAWS) Fund recognizes the richness of the bond between people and their pets and
strongly advocates keeping domestic violence victims and their pets together whenever possible. The
Fund offers grants to domestic/family violence and women’s emergency shelters (private or public)
throughout the United States to help them provide on-site housing for their residents’ companion
animals. Application guidelines and forms are available on the American Humane Association website.
http://www.americanhumane.org/human-animal-bond/programs/pets-and-womens-shelters/
Louis Calder Foundation - Education Grants for Children and Youth
The Louis Calder Foundation seeks to improve the quality of education for children and youth at charter
and parochial schools as well as community-based organizations. The Foundation believes that a core
curriculum in classic academic areas such a literacy, ethics, mathematics, and science are essential to
optimum academic performance. The Foundation invites letters of inquiry from eligible organizations.
Eligible organizations include Charter schools, Parochial schools, and community-based organizations in
communities with a population less than 500,000 in the Northeast. http://www.louiscalderfdn.org/
Liberty Mutual - Responsible Sports Community Grants
The Responsible Sports Community Grants program is aimed at helping to defray the costs of running a
successful youth sports program. Awards of $2,500 will be given to twenty youth sport organizations. Any
nonprofit youth sports organization or educational athletic program can earn a Responsible Sports
Community Grant. Organizations must be recognized by the governing bodies of their sport(s).
http://responsiblesports.com/community_grants/community_grant_details.aspx
Kresge Foundation, Feeding America Partner to Fight Hunger in America
Feeding America and The Kresge Foundation publicly announced a collaborative project to assist
member food banks in the acquisition of much-needed refrigerated store donation trucks and refrigerated
mobile food pantries to secure and distribute food to the nation's hungry populations. This announcement
comes at a time when demand at local food banks across the nation is up 30 percent over the same
period last year. "Refrigerated trucks are a lifeline for food banks," said Vicki Escarra, president and CEO
of Feeding America. "This innovative program with Kresge will allow our food banks to gather donated
perishable food from local retail donors. Mobile food pantries are then used to transport both dry goods
and perishable food - meat, milk, and other dairy products, directly to those in need of emergency food whether in remote and rural areas or in urban food deserts. We are proud to be a partner in Kresge's
pioneering of this approach at a time when food banks across the country are urgently seeking more
capacity to meet the needs of hungry Americans." The Kresge Foundation is providing Feeding America
with a five-year, $2.5 million program-related investment to capitalize a loan pool from which food banks
can borrow for the purchase of trucks. Maximum loans to food banks will be $150,000 for a vehicle; food
banks can request support for up to two vehicles. Additionally, Kresge is providing a grant for $2.5 million
to provide initial operational costs for the trucks purchased, including driver salaries, fuel and
maintenance. Food banks borrowing funds to purchase a new truck will receive a portion of the Kresge
grant as a matching grant to cover operational expenses. For example, a food bank purchasing a
$140,000 mobile pantry vehicle with a loan made available through this opportunity will receive a grant for
$140,000 to provide for initial operating costs. Funds for as many as 25 trucks and grants will be
awarded in the first round of funding. www.kresge.org
The eTapestry Foundation has been established to provide support for those organizations that
represent the values held by eTapestry. As eTapestry serves the nonprofit community with high quality,
leading edge technologies and committed service, the Foundation serves those charitable organizations
that provide high quality, committed service to their constituents. Services provided by the Foundation,
whether in the form of financial support, or software application use, are open to charitable organizations
who are engaged in meeting physical, spiritual, educational, and/or mental needs of people. A completed
questionnaire is required for consideration. Requests for support must demonstrate both short and long
term benefits to the organization and its constituents. Recipients will be required to provide a complete
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report back to the Foundation regarding the use of granted resources and the anticipated results.
Requests will be reviewed on a quarterly basis by the trustees of the Foundation and awards will be
granted at the discretion of the trustees. The eTapestry Foundation will consider grant requests from
$100 to $500. http://www.etapestry.com/foundation
Campbell Soup Foundation - Community Support Grant (various locations)
The Campbell Soup Foundation is providing grants to local champions that inspire positive change in
communities throughout the United States where Campbell Soup Company employees live and work. (In
PA: Denver, PA and Downingtown, PA ) The Foundation focuses on the areas of hunger relief, wellness,
education and community revitalization. Award amounts vary. The Foundation limits grants to nonprofit
organizations which are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are
made in locations where Campbell Soup has plant facilities in the US, which can be found at
http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/Foundation.aspx under "Eligible Institutions".
http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/Foundation.aspx
National Geographic Conservation Trust Offers Funding to Preserve Earth's Resources
The objective of the National Geographic Conservation Trust is to support conservation activities around
the world as they fit within the mission of the National Geographic Society. The trust will fund projects that
contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and
historical resources. The Conservation Trust seeks to support cutting edge programs that might be
overlooked by other organizations, due to the risk involved in working with new investigators and in new
fields. Applicants are not expected to have Ph.D.'s or other advanced degrees; however, they must
provide a record of prior research or conservation action as it pertains to the proposed project. Funding is
not restricted to United States citizens. Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at
least one local collaborator as part of their research teams. While grant amounts vary greatly, most range
from $15,000 to $20,000 each. As National Geographic Society funds are intended to function as
complementary support, the trust strongly encourages applicants to seek additional, concurrent funding
from other funding agencies. Grants may not be used for indirect costs, overhead, and other expenses
not directly related to the project. The trust accepts pre-applications throughout the year, but they should
be submitted at least eight months prior to anticipated field dates. See the trust's Web site for complete
funding guidelines and application information. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grantsprograms/conservation-trust-application.html
Nickelodeon - Big Green Help Grant
Deadline: Rolling. Nickelodoen's Big Green Help grant is providing resources to schools and communitybased organizations to support environmentally friendly projects that educate and inspire kids to take care
of the environment; be active and live healthily; and engage in community service. Grants range from
$2,500 to $5,000. Eligible applicants include elementary and middle schools (public and private non
profit) and after-school community based organizations with a 501(c)(3) status serving children aged 515. Applicants must explain how the proposed project will benefit or enhance the learning experience of
children, as well as its relevance to the environment, being active and living healthy, and/or community
service. Additionally, applicant must host an Earth Day event in April or a Worldwide Day of Play event in
September. http://bghevent.com/grant/index.htm
Grants.gov Connects to ARRA Funding
Grants.gov, the website that contains information on finding and applying for all Federal grant programs,
has been upgraded to direct users to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant
opportunities, other Recovery Act resources, webinars, and links to www.whitehouse.gov/recovery and
www.recovery.gov. In addition, Grants.gov held a series of webinars in August targeted at new grant
applicants, and those archived webinars will be posted on the website. www.grants.gov
Which States Require Registration of Charitable Soliciting Organizations?
40 states have official legislation regarding charitable solicitation. 37 States and DC accept the Unified
Registration Statement (URS). The Unified Registration Statement (URS) represents an effort to
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consolidate the information and data requirements of all states that require registration of nonprofit
organizations performing charitable solicitations within their jurisdictions. The URS is an alternative to
filing all of the respective registration forms produced by each of the cooperating states. In those states, a
registering nonprofit may use either the state form or the URS. Thus, the URS proves most useful to
nonprofits soliciting regionally or nationally and, therefore, subject to the registration laws of multiple
states. But the URS may be used by any nonprofit that is registering in a state accepting it. This website
provides the required forms and makes sure you understand the requirements in all states where your
organization solicits philanthropic support. http://www.multistatefiling.org/index.html
Earned income Tax Credit: The EITC program provides a 75%-90% tax credit for businesses that make
contributions to Educational Improvement Organizations (EIOs) or scholarship organizations. This
program helps businesses enhance children’s educational opportunities while reducing their tax liability.
To date, over 3,600 companies have pledged over $350 million to these programs, which last year served
over 44,000 children. The proposed budget could cut large portions of the EITC. Local Educational
Improvement Organizations like literacy councils and family support centers would be forced to eliminate
critical services that help children enter school ready to learn, not to mention, lay-off staff or close their
doors.
FROM P.A.N.O. (www.pano.org ):
On February 17, 2009, the President signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA). Title XIII of Division A and Title IV of Division B of ARRA, together cited as the Health
Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act), include provisions to
promote meaningful use of health information technology to improve the quality and value of American
health care. The HITECH Act also established the Office of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology (ONC) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as the
principal federal entity responsible for coordinating the effort to implement a nationwide health information
technology (health IT) infrastructure that allows for the use and exchange of electronic health information
in electronic format. The HITECH Act (Title IV in Division B of ARRA) authorizes incentive payments for
eligible Medicare and Medicaid providers’ meaningful use of certified electronic health record (EHR)
technology. In 2015, providers are expected to have adopted and be actively utilizing an EHR in
compliance with the ‘meaningful use’ definition or they will be subject to financial penalties under
Medicare (per Sections 4101(b) and 4102(b) of ARRA). The detailed criteria to qualify for meaningful use
incentive payments will be established by the Secretary of HHS (hereafter referred to as the Secretary)
through the formal notice-and-comment rulemaking process. For access to the most current publicly
available information about meaningful use, please visit the Meaningful Use section of the ONC
programmatic website at: http://healthit.hhs.gov/meaningfuluse. Providers seeking to meaningfully use
EHRs face a variety of challenging tasks. Those tasks include assessing needs, selecting and negotiating
with a system vendor or reseller, implementing project management, and instituting workflow changes to
improve clinical performance and ultimately, outcomes. Past experience has shown that robust local
technical assistance can result in effective implementation of EHRs and quality improvement throughout a
defined geographic area. Section 3012 of the Public Health Service Act (PHSA), as amended by ARRA
(see Appendix A), authorizes a Health Information Technology Extension Program (Extension Program).
By statute, the Extension Program consists of a national Health Information Technology Research Center
(HITRC), and Regional Extension Centers (Regional Centers). (For a discussion of the HITRC and its
relationship to the Regional Centers, see Appendix B.1.) This funding opportunity announcement seeks
applications from qualified entities to serve as Regional Centers within the Extension Program.(For
information about additional priority grant programs authorized by the HITECH Act to address critical,
short-term prerequisites to achieving the vision of a transformed health system where every American
benefits from secure, interoperable EHRs, see Appendix B.2.)
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=xyfQKTNJJTB4nFZlN845rhp1Bs33ZJQBxXzGCKPpz
bCwxwT8VMrT!-1264077408?oppId=49167&mode=VIEW
UMADD Mini-Grant Program
The UMADD Mini-Grant Program offers qualifying groups grants of up to $500 to help implement
evidence-based prevention programs that focus on college-related drinking problems on campuses
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and/or in the surrounding communities. Priority for funding will be given to applications that incorporate
the projects recommended on the UMADD website; seek to change environmental factors (laws,
policies, enforcement) or populations (student body, anyone under 21) versus projects that seek
individual behavior change (motivational speaker, basic alcohol education); include partnership with
multiple groups, both on campus and in the community; and support law enforcement efforts.
Requests may be submitted at any time. Online application: http://www.umadd.org/UMADDMini_grants/UMADD-Mini_Grants.html
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) focuses its efforts on the
empowerment of economically poor and disadvantaged people seeking to change the structures that
perpetuate their condition. SDOP currently supports groups in the United States who are oppressed by
poverty and social systems and want to take charge of their own lives. Funded projects must be
presented, owned, and controlled by the groups of people who will directly benefit from them and must
address long-term corrections of the conditions that keep people bound by poverty and oppression.
Requests may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the SDOP website to review the funding
guidelines and download the application form. http://www.pcusa.org/sdop/applicationprocess.htm
PETCO Foundation: "We Are Family Too" Fund
The PETCO Foundation's mission is to raise the quality of life for pets and the people who love and
need them. The Foundation's "We Are Family Too" Fund supports local animal welfare programs
nationwide that address the country's difficult financial climate. Grants are provided to shelters that
have seen an increase in surrendered animals due to the rise in foreclosures and evictions, as well as
to organizations that have programs that help families in their communities stay with their companion
animals during these hard economic times. Examples of funded programs include resources for petfriendly rentals, spay and neuter services, short term foster homes, etc. Applications may be submitted
at any time and generally take up to twelve weeks to process. Visit the Foundation's website to submit
an online application.
http://www.petco.com/petco_Page_PC_petcofoundationfam_Nav_568.aspx?CoreCat=LN_PETCOFou
ndation_WeAreFamilyTooFund
The CIGNA Foundation - CIGNA Community Grants
The CIGNA Foundation provides grants to projects that focus their efforts on five priority areas
including: 1) the health of women, children and families, 2) obesity awareness and prevention, 3)
patient/doctor communications and health literacy, 4) elimination of gender and ethnic disparities with
health care, and 5) maintenance of healthy minds and bodies. The Foundation will pay particular
attention to projects demonstrating creativity, responsiveness, and that are beneficial and achievable.
Award amounts will vary. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.
http://www.cigna.com/about_us/community/grant_application_details.html
From our friends at Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (www.pano.org ):
ARRA Stimulus Resource Directory. Are you having trouble accessing stimulus funds Check out the
latest Stimulus funding Resource Directory (2nd edition) from Congressman Joe Sestak (D-7). This
Directory provides detailed information on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds
available, and offers details and web site references to help you locate the stimulus funding that’s right for
your organization. While the directory is organized by federal government department distributing the
various funds, it provides direct, state, regional, and local contacts of the particular opportunities. The
website is updated weekly (each Friday) for new information. Check out the Resource Directory at
http://www.sestak.house.gov/services2.shtml. For the Searchable PDF Form: go to
http://www.sestak.house.gov/pdf/searchme.pdf.
The Prudential Foundation
Application Deadline: Ongoing. The Prudential Foundation provides grants focusing on education,
economic development, and civic infrastructure. The foundation supports initiatives that strengthen
public education. Education grants emphasis is placed on: systemic school reform; improving
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leadership skills for education stakeholders; increasing parent involvement and community
engagement; providing opportunities for arts education and out-of-school-time youth development
programs; ensuring that parents and caregivers have the resources needed to support the
development of their children. Economic Development grants emphasis focuses on initiatives that
increase employment opportunities by training and placing individuals in demand occupations,
creating jobs through business development, and promoting neighborhood development activities.
Programs involve workforce development and increasing entrepreneurship through training and
access to capital. Civic Infrastructure grants focus on initiatives that see the arts as an economic
engine and a community-building tool, create capacity-building activities to ensure the sustainability of
nonprofit organizations, and create and preserve public parks and playgrounds. 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. http://www.prudential.com/view/page/public/12334
Laura J. Niles Foundation
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 and adoption, search and rescue training,
human assistance, and similar fields. Grants may range from a few thousand dollars up to $50,000.
For more information, go to: http://www.ljniles.org/index.htm
Sony USA Foundation
Sony's company-wide philanthropic efforts reflect the diverse interests of its core businesses and
focus on several distinct areas: arts education, arts and culture, health and human services, civic and
community outreach, education, and volunteerism. While positive consideration is given to efforts that
promote literacy and basic educational competency, the company also seeks to apply its financial,
technological, and human resources to the encouragement of the creative, artistic, technical, and
scientific skills required of tomorrow's workforce. For more information, go to:
http://www.sony.com/SCA/philanthropy/guidelines.shtml
Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF)
CLF's mission is to provide for and support inventive and effective ways of helping people help
themselves and others around them to lead healthy, satisfying, and enriched lives. To fulfill this
mission, the foundation acts as grant maker, innovator, and volunteer for four main programs:
education, children's advocacy, medical issues and research, and the arts. For more information, go
to: http://www.charleslafitte.org/applications.html
From our friends at www.PANO.org :
Get Help Now PA!” is a volunteer initiative to connect Pennsylvanians facing financial difficulties with
advice and assistance from professionals in their communities. Governor Rendell and First Lady Judge
Rendell are calling upon Pennsylvania’s legal and financial professionals to donate their time and talents
in support of this effort. Starting July 7, volunteer professionals will be available on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at locations across the commonwealth to provide free assistance and
referrals on issues related to credit, finance and bankruptcy. For more information, call toll-free: 1-888799-4557 or visit
http://www.pa.gov/portal/server.pt/community/taxes___finances/3065/get_help_now_pa/551869.
Wal-Mart Foundation – Walmart Store and Sam’s Club Giving Program
Deadline: Rolling. The Wal-Mart Foundation supports programs and initiatives addressing education,
workforce development, economic sustainability, and health and wellness. For health and wellness in
particular, the Foundation looks to improve access to healthcare, promote healthy lifestyles and
behaviors, and reduce disparities. Grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. Eligible applicants include
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organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), recognized government entities, volunteer
Fire Departments, K-12 Public Schools/Districts, Charter Schools, Colleges, Universities, Private Schools
with tax-exempt status, and faith-based organizations.
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8916.aspx
Kresge Foundation Announces New Relief Loan Fund for Human Service Agencies Responding to
the Effects of the Economic Crisis
In response to the economic crisis and the impact it is having on front-line human service organizations,
the Kresge Foundation has established a 24- to 36-month, interest-free program-related investment fund
offering bridge loans of $250,000 to $500,000 each to high-performance human service organizations so
that they may be better able to meet ever-increasing demand for food, shelter, and other emergency
services. Homeless and domestic-violence shelters, safety-net providers, affordable housing and
supportive services, legal aid services, emergency assistance providers, and multi-service health and
human service organizations are encouraged to apply. The fund is designed for applicant organizations
that provide comprehensive front-line services, have been in operation for three years, have a solid base
of net assets or net worth (or long-term history of recurring revenue), can provide evidence of stable
operating performance (net operating surplus over the past three to five years), and possess audited
financial statements for the past two years. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations based in the
United States that are not classified as private foundations or government entities. Individuals and
elementary and secondary schools are not eligible for this program. The Kresge Foundation has
purposely designed the application process to facilitate speedy review and decision-making. Visit the
foundation's Web site for complete program information. Contact:
http://www.kresge.org/index.php/what/community_relief_fund/
Norcross Wildlife Foundation
The Norcross Wildlife Foundation provides support to local grassroots organizations throughout the
United States that work to protect wild land. Priority is given to organizations that have difficulty raising
the modest funds they need to do their critical work in the trenches of environmental conservation. Grants
averaging $5,000 are primarily provided for program-related office and field equipment, and public
education and outreach materials. The Foundation also provides no-interest loans to local organizations
to help them acquire land they have prioritized for conservation. Applications for both grants and loans
may be submitted at any time. Visit the Foundation's website to review the application guidelines.
http://www.norcrossws.org/Foundmain.html
Walgreens Corporate Contribution Program
The Walgreens Corporate Contribution Program supports nonprofit organizations in local Walgreens
communities throughout the United States. (Walgreens stores are located in 49 states, the District of
Columbia, and Puerto Rico.) The company provides grants to organizations that focus on the following
issues: access to health and wellness in their communities, pharmacy education programs and mentoring
initiatives, civic and community outreach, and emergency and disaster relief. The largest share of the
company's annual grants budget is allocated to programs that address the health needs of community
residents. Online applications may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the Walgreens website to
download the contribution guidelines.
http://www.walgreens.com/images/pdfs/diversity/ContributionGuidelinesBrochure2008.pdf
DJ&T Foundation
Applications may be submitted at any time. The DJ&T Foundation's goal is to fund low-cost or free
spay/neuter clinics and subsidize voucher programs across the United States as a way to help relieve the
overpopulation of companion dogs. The Foundation awards two types of grants: Spay/Neuter Clinic
grants are provided to organizations that operate low-cost or free spay/neuter clinics (including mobile
clinics) or are planning to open one. Spay/Neuter Assistance Program grants are provided to
organizations with established or evolving public outreach programs to spay/neuter dogs that belong to
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individuals who require financial assistance. (The Foundation's grants are not intended to underwrite the
neutering of dogs housed in shelters.). Application forms and tips on completing the forms are available
on the Foundation's website. http://www.djtfoundation.org/
Captain Planet Foundation - Captain Planet Grants
Deadlines for submitting grant applications are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31. The
Captain Planet Foundation provides Captain Planet Grants to support initiatives that increase
understanding of environmental issues for children and incorporates their hands-on involvement. In
particular, The Foundation supports proposals that include children and youth between the ages of 6 and
18 years. Generally, accepted grant applicants receive between $250 and $2,500. Eligible applicants
include tax-exempt organizations or agencies under IRS 501(c)(3).
http://captainplanetfoundation.org/default.aspx?pid=3&tab=apply
Fender Music Foundation
The mission of the Fender Music Foundation, formerly the Guitar Center Music Foundation, is to support
nonprofit music programs across America that offer instruction so that more people can experience the
joys of making music. The Foundation accepts grant applications from music academies, schools, local
music programs, and national music programs throughout the country that teach people of any age who
would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music. Almost all of the grants provided are comprised
of traditional instruments and the equipment necessary to play them. Online applications may be
submitted at any time and are reviewed three times per year. Visit the Foundation's website to access
program guidelines and the online grant application form. http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/
The McKenzie Foundation
Letters may be submitted at any time during the year, and are reviewed on a continuous basis.
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 its grant-making for the next
few years: 1.) early childhood development; 2.) education; 3.) the environment; and 4.) arts and
culture. The foundation makes grants only to tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) classification
from the Internal Revenue Service. It does not support for-profit organizations or candidates for
political office. For more information, go to:
http://www.mckenziefoundation.us/guidelines.php
FedEx Social Responsibility Program
Requests may be submitted at any time. The mission of the FedEx Social Responsibility Program is to
support the communities the company serves, including international locations, through charitable
contributions, in-kind shipping services, and volunteer services of employees. The company's core giving
areas include: Emergency and Disaster Relief, Pedestrian and Child Safety, Education, and Health and
Human Services. FedEx is especially interested in supporting organizations that request 5% or less of the
total project budget, contingency grants, or seed monies with the expectation that other sources will
contribute matching amounts. Priority is also given to organizations where FedEx employees volunteer.
Visit the company's website to review the grant criteria and the online application process.
http://about.fedex.designcdt.com/charitable_contribution_guidelines
WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others
The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others supports grassroots organizations throughout the
United States and Puerto Rico that serve the overlooked needs of women and children. The
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Foundation provides grants of $5,000 to $30,000 for critical health programs, social services, and
education projects that give women and children the knowledge and tools they need to improve their
lives. Examples of funded programs include food and shelter for the homeless, healthcare for the poor,
after-school programs, career training for under-employed women, and domestic violence prevention
programs. Applications must be submitted by the second Tuesday of September of each year. Visit the
website to download the Foundation's application form. http://whofoundation.org/WHO_Funding.htm
Minimum Wage Went Up Again This Summer
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Beginning on July 24, 2009, federal minimum wage increased to $7.25 per hour. Many states also have
minimum wage laws. If an employee is subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws, the
employee is entitled to the higher wage amount. The federal increase is part of a law passed a couple
years ago. On July 24, 2007, the federal minimum wage increased from $5.15 to $5.85 per hour. A year
later, it went to $6.55 per hour. And this summer's increase to $7.25 marks the third step in the law.
New Resources for Immigration Law and Incorporating a Non-Profit Entity or For-Profit
Corporation Partner in Pennsylvania:
Please check out: www.incorporateinpa.com and www.pittsburghimmigrationlaw.com for more
information about forming corporations or immigration law issues. Both websites are very information
laden and are a great resource for those in need of legal services.
DEP NEW GRANT PROGRAM AIMED TO HELP LOCAL COMMUNITIES REDUCE ENERGY COSTS
The department anticipates accepting new applications for the program beginning Monday, June 15.
Pennsylvania has a new grant program made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act that will help local governments and non-profit entities make shovel-ready, energy efficient or
conservation projects a reality. This funding is to support projects that ultimately provide significant
savings that will, in turn, bolster the local economy. A result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act, more than $23 million will be available to local governments and non-profit entities in Pennsylvania
through the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program to reduce energy costs and
promote conservation. To learn more about how the federal economic stimulus will benefit communities
across Pennsylvania, visit www.recovery.pa.gov.
Allstate Foundation – Safe Communities, Economic Empowerment and Tolerance Grants
Deadline: Rolling. The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs in the following focus
areas: 1) Safe and vital communities; 2) Economic empowerment; and 3) Tolerance, inclusion and
diversity. Under safe and vital communities, projects should address catastrophe response, youth antiviolence, neighborhood revitalization or teen safe driving. For the economic empowerment focus area,
projects should address financial and economic literacy, insurance education or empowerment for victims
of domestic violence. The tolerance, inclusion and diversity projects should address teaching tolerance to
youth, ending hate crimes or alleviating discrimination. Eligible applicants include nonprofit, tax-exempt
organizations under Section 501(c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Award amounts vary.
http://www.allstate.com/foundation/funding-guidelines.aspx
Citizens Bank Foundation: Charitable Grants Program
The Citizens Bank Foundation Charitable Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in the
communities served by the bank in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The focus is on nonprofit organizations that
develop innovative responses to basic human needs, promote affordable housing, encourage communitybased services targeted to low- and moderate-income families, support community development
initiatives that are catalysts for economically distressed areas, or target new ways to address issues of
economic self-sufficiency. Requests are reviewed throughout the year. Visit the website listed above to
take the online eligibility test and review the application guidelines.
http://www.citizensbank.com/community/corporate/grants.aspx#grants
Best Buy Recycling Grant Program
Applications may be submitted at any time. The Best Buy Recycling Grant Program provides support to
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help increase the consumer electronics recycling opportunities available in communities across the
country. Grants, ranging from $500 to $1,500, can be taken in cash, Best Buy Gift Cards, or a
combination of both. These grants are designed to defray costs for events already planned and allow
groups to do more with their budgets. All organizations and groups are eligible to apply, including
nonprofit organizations, cities, counties, and public-private partnerships, with priority given to nonprofit
organizations. http://www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/recycling.asp
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
The mission of the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the
Major League Baseball Players Association, is to promote the growth of baseball in the United States
and throughout the world by funding programs that encourage youth participation in the game. Grants
may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new
collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs.
Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year. Invited grant applications are due January 1,
April 1, July 1, and October 1, annually. Visit the Fund's website to learn more about the grant criteria
and application process. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp
KaBOOM! – KaBoom Community Partnership Grants
Deadline: Rolling. KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit that envisions a place for children to play within
walking distance to local residences in North America. In order to achieve this, KaBOOM! has created
ongoing opportunities for community organizations to build a new playground or skatepark. Ideal
community partners are usually child-serving non-profit organizations, but can be community
development organizations, neighborhood coalitions, schools or any organization that can mobilize a
volunteer work force and is in need of new play places. Selected applicants will be awarded a project that
will sustainably, but not completely cover the costs of building a new play space. Therefore, eligible
applicants include community partners that are able to raise additional funding towards the cost of
equipment. After planning and support from KaBOOM! the community will be able to build the play space
in one day with the help of community support.
http://kaboom.org/WhatWeDo/Grants/CommunityPartnerBuilds/tabid/80/Default.aspx
Nature of Learning Grant Program Offers Support for Outdoor Classroom Programs
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications from organizations interested in
initiating a Nature of Learning program in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative.
The program uses National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding
of local conservation issues, encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning, and utilize field
experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues. The
program also involves a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource
professionals, and local businesses. Schools or nonprofit organizations, including "Friends" groups,
Cooperative and Interpretive Associations, Audubon Chapters, etc., are eligible to apply for funding.
Programs must involve a partnership among a local school(s), community group (e.g., Refuge Support
Group), and National Wildlife Refuge. Projects must be completed within eighteen months. First year
start-up grants are available for up to $10,000. Second year follow-up grants of up to $5,000 are available
to support continued implementation of the Nature of Learning program. Matching contributions are not
required; however, strong preference will be given to applications that leverage the grant award with
contributions from project partners. Visit the NFWF Web site for complete program guidelines.
http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Charter_Programs_List&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDispla
y.cfm&CONTENTID=12346
Pennsylvania Renewable Energy Funding Now Available
Businesses, not-for-profit entities, economic development organizations, and political subdivisions in
Pennsylvania are now eligible to tap into the $25 million Renewable Energy Program for wind and
geothermal projects. This is a component of the Alternative Energy Investment Act that the Governor
signed into law last July to spur new jobs and growth in the renewable energy manufacturing industry.
Applicants must provide evidence of at least $1 in matching funds for every $1 of program funds awarded
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by the state. http://www.newpa.com/find-and-apply-for-funding/funding-and-program-finder/fundingdetail/index.aspx?progId=191
Arcus Foundation LGBT Program
The Arcus Foundation LGBT Program supports nonprofit organizations that are working to achieve social
justice that is inclusive of sexual orientation, gender identity, and race. The program provides grants in
the following three categories: Advancing LGBT Rights: Local to Global focuses on efforts to advance
LGBT rights in Michigan, nationally, and internationally, with emphasis on Africa, Southeast Asia, and the
Middle East. The goal of the Religion & Values category is to achieve LGBT moral equality by posing new
paradigms of values that affirm LGBT acceptance. The Racial Justice, Sexual Orientation & Gender
Identity category strives to build the power, voice, and leadership of LGBT people of color. Requests are
reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested applicants must contact a Foundation staff person before
submitting a written request. Visit the Foundation's website for more information on the LGBT Program.
http://www.arcusfoundation.org/pages_2/gl_fund.cfm
The Highway Safety Research Center has funding available for up to ten communities or
neighborhoods to pilot test the use of "A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable
Communities", a newly developed guidebook that details ways to improve pedestrian safety and the
walkability of local neighborhoods. Each selected pilot site will be provided $2,000 as well as technical
assistance from pedestrian safety experts. Only government agencies and other not-for-profit
organizations and neighborhood groups (e.g., PTAs, homeowner's associations, advocacy groups, etc.)
are eligible to apply. Project funds will not be awarded to individuals. The complete Request for
Proposals is available at the program's Web site. http://www.walkinginfo.org/res_guide/index.cfm
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Offer Grants for Alcohol Use Prevention and Vehicle Safety
Projects
The State Farm/MADD Good Decision Service-Learning program, a project of State Farm and Mothers
Against Drunk Driving, is offering fifteen grants of $1,000 each to teachers, school-based service-learning
coordinators, and community organizations that work with children and youth (ages 5 to 25) to implement
a service-learning project on underage alcohol use prevention or vehicle safety. To be eligible, a grant
applicant must be a certified teacher or professor who currently teaches in a public, private, faith-based,
charter, or higher education institution within the fifty states or the District of Columbia; a school-based
service-learning coordinator whose primary role is to coordinate service-learning projects in an eligible
school or university; or a coordinator of a community-based organization working with children and youth.
All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Visit MADD's Protecting You/Protecting Me
Web site for complete program information. http://www.pypm.org/grants/
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime
(OVC) will provide up to $10,000 in funding to grassroots community- and faith-based victim-service
organizations and coalitions to improve outreach and services to crime victims through support of
program development, networking, coalition building, and service delivery. No deadlines; (open
solicitation contingent upon fund availability). Funds may be used to develop program literature, train
advocates, produce a newsletter, support victim outreach efforts, and recruit volunteers. Eligible
applicants include established organizations and coalitions that do not receive federal Victims of Crime
Act victim assistance grant funding and operate with $75,000 or less in annual funding may apply. Eligible
organizations and coalitions must be operating for at least one year. For more information, go to:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/fund/expandingoutreach/welcome.html
The Comer Foundation -- Needle Exchange Program
Deadlines: March 1, July 1, and November 1 annually. The Comer Foundation provides support to notfor-profit organizations focused on needle exchange and other harm-reduction strategies within the drugusing community, and seeks to facilitate the process between organizations and communities committed
to creating and maintaining health. The Comer Foundation will make grants to organizations that are
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exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and that are not classified
as private foundations under section 509(a) of the code. Average single-year grants range from $5,000 to
$30,000. For more information, go to:
http://www.comer-foundation.com/NEPfull.html
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Accepting Preproposals for Wal-Mart Acres for America
Grant Program
Deadline: April 1 and September 1, annually (Pre-proposal). Acres for America, a partnership between
Wal-Mart Stores ( http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/ ) and the National Fish and Wildlife
Foundation ( http://www.nfwf.org/ ), provides funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish,
wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the Acres for America
program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart's domestic facilities on at least an acre-by-acre basis
through these acquisitions. Approximately $2.5 million in total funding is available annually through 2014
for conservation investments. All grant awards require a minimum 1:1 match of cash or contributed goods
and services. The program provides funding for projects that conserve large, landscape-level areas that
are important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants. Endorsement by appropriate federal, state, and local
government agencies that the acquisition is of high conservation value is a primary consideration.
Preference will be given to acquisitions that are part of published conservation plans, State Wildlife Action
Plans, or Endangered Species Act Recovery Plans. Annual pre-proposal deadlines are April 1 and
September 1. Visit the NFWF Web site for complete program guidelines. RFP Link:
http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedP
ageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=32&ContentID=11595
Rosie's For All Kids Foundation
Letters of intent may be submitted throughout the year. Rosie's For All Kids Foundation awards grants to
nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping disadvantaged children and low-income families. The
majority of the Foundation's grants are made through the Early Childhood Care and Education program.
Priority is given to experienced, community-based programs serving children in low-income areas where
many families struggle to find affordable, high-quality early education and care. Types of support include
tuition subsidies; small renovations, supplies, and equipment upgrades; playground construction; and
staff development opportunities. Grants typically range from $5,000 to $15,000. Visit the website take the
online eligibility quiz and submit an online application.
http://www.forallkids.org/site69d7.html?module=article&pageid=56
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Grants Forecast website offers advance
notice of potential upcoming funding opportunities. The database includes planned grant programs
proposed by HHS agencies, which are subject to change based on enactment of congressional
appropriations. The grant descriptions include information on funding levels, eligibility requirements,
actual or estimated funding dates, and the agency contact. Users may search or browse funding
opportunities under the following categories: Community development; Education; Employment, labor,
and training; Environment quality; Health; & Income security and social services. The last category
includes opportunities related to child welfare. For more information about the HHS Grants Forecast,
visit the website: https://extranet.acf.hhs.gov/hhsgrantsforecast/
PETCO Foundation
Requests are accepted throughout the year. The PETCO Foundation's mission is to raise the quality
of life for pets and people who love and need them. Grants are provided to local nonprofit
organizations in communities with PETCO stores throughout the United States. The Foundation
dedicates its resources to serving the Four Rs: Reduce (spay/neuter programs), Rescue (adoption
programs), Rehabilitate (behavior training programs), Rejoice (humane education programs). Applying
organizations receive priority when they enlist their local PETCO store in recommending their
programs. Visit the PETCO website for more information about the Foundation's priorities.
http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.aspx?PC=welfareapplication&Nav=384
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Giving Programs Accepting Grant Applications for 2009
Deadline: Various. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. ( http://www.buildabear.com/ ) is accepting grant
applications as part of its annual giving program. In the company's twelve-year history it has donated over
$20 million to organizations that support families, children, animals, and the environment, including the
donation of thousands of stuffed animals to comfort children in need. Grant applications can be
submitted through the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
(http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants ) and the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation (
http://www.buildabear.com/aboutUs/community/BabwFoundation.aspx ). The Build-A-Bear Workshop
Bear Hugs Foundation supports charities in the United States and Canada through the following special
grant programs: 1.) Children's Health & Wellness: Champ-A Champion Fur Kids grants provide direct
support for children in the areas of health and wellness. Grantees include childhood disease research
foundations, child safety organizations, and organizations that serve children with special needs. Grant
request deadlines are at the end of April, July, and October. 2.) Domestic Pets: Bearemy's Kennel Pals
grants provide direct sup- port for domestic pet programs, including animal welfare organizations, pet
rescue and rehabilitation organizations, and therapeutic and humane education pet programs. Grant
cycle deadlines are quarterly at the end of the months of March, June, September, and December. 3.)
Literacy and Education: Grants provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as
summer reading programs, early childhood education programs, and literacy programs for children with
special needs. Grant request deadlines are at the end of February, May, August, and November. 4.) In
addition, organizations seeking unrestricted support for children, families, and animals or for wild animals
and the environment are encouraged to apply for grants through the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation,
a nonprofit organization. The foundation reviews grant applications on a rolling basis. Grants range
between $1,000 and $10,000 each, with an average award amount of $2,500. U.S. applicants must be
tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. Canadian applicants must be registered Canadian charities. For
further information, grant guidelines and application forms, visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop Web site.
RFP Link: http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants/
Food Lion Charitable Foundation
The Food Lion Charitable Foundation provides support for nonprofit organizations dedicated to
improving the communities served by Food Lion stores in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. (A
Store Locator is available on the company's website: http://www.foodlion.com/ .) The Foundation
supports programs that directly support the academic education of children in primary and secondary
education as well as programs that provide meals or food to the hungry. Requests may be submitted
throughout the year. Application guidelines and forms may be downloaded from the Foundation's
website. http://charitablefoundation.foodlion.org/
Directory of Foudation Workforce Grant Opportunities
This 54-page U.S. Department of Labor free directory provides a detailed list of private and corporate
foundations that provide grant opportunities to faith-based and community organizations in order to give
community organizations a clear and concise tool to pursue grants. http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/DFWGO.pdf
Institute of Museum and Library Services: Exhibiting Public Value: Government Funding for
Museums in the United States
The Institute of Museum and Library Services has recently released, Exhibiting Public Value:
Government Funding for Museums in the United States, a study that provides the first major review of
public financing for the museum sector. The report examines public support from federal, state, and local
government sources, focusing particular attention on levels of financial support and types of delivery
mechanisms. This is one of the few studies to examine U.S. museums as a sector separate from other
cultural institutions. Visit the website listed above to download a copy of the report.
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/121908a.shtm
Former Talk Show Host Jenny Jones Announces Continuation of Community Grant Program
Deadline: Open. Talk show host and philanthropist Jenny Jones has announced that she will donate an
additional $1 million to continue her Jenny's Heroes (http://www.jennysheroes.com/) community grant
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program. The Jenny's Heroes program awards grants to individuals who submit the best ideas for
tangible, lasting community projects. Jenny's Heroes provides grants of up to $25,000 each to fund
projects that promise long-term community benefits. Through the fifty grant recipients so far, funds have
been used to provide items and services such as library books, school computers, firefighting gear,
nursing home upgrades, sports equipment, free dental services, wheelchairs, coats for children in
domestic violence shelters, and a running track at a women's prison. The program's focus is primarily on
smaller communities where fundraising can be difficult. For more information on Jenny's Heroes and
grant guidelines, visit the program's Website. RFP Link: http://www.jennysheroes.com/
Free Timesheet Software for Nonprofits
Pacific Timesheet, a leading name in timesheet and time tracking systems, announced its providing
eligible organizations free time tracking software systems with up to 10 user licenses. Pacific Timesheet
also assists qualified nonprofit, educational and government services organizations with additional
donations in the form of pricing discounts for larger timesheet software systems. Pacific Timesheet CEO
Pat Conrad stated "Pacific Timesheet can be used to track the time, work and progress of activities
supported by various grants or funding sources under any palteform, such as time clock, personal
computer, mobile device and IVR system etc. It provides a comprehensive yet easy to use project
management tool. The software also allows for the reporting and tracking of project details to ensure
easier and more efficient project management. The software contains an activity and projectmanagement system that is compatible with accounting and other key in-house systems. To view demo
of product, see
http://www.pacifictimesheet.com/website/tour/timesheet_products/product_tour/pacific_timesheet_enterpr
ise_tour.htm Then call toll-free 866-416-2061
Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry
Investigators should discuss supplemental funding with their NSF program officer prior to submission. Full
Proposals Check with the program officer in the specific field of the proposed research for acceptable
submission periods. 80 expected grants between $6,000 and $80,000. For fellowships/traineeships, only
U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents are eligible to apply for support under this program.
Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI) promotes university-industry partnerships
by making project funds or fellowships/traineeships available to support an eclectic mix of industryuniversity linkages. Special interest is focused on affording the opportunity for: Faculty, postdoctoral
fellows, and students to conduct research and gain experience in an industrial setting; Industrial scientists
and engineers to bring industry's perspective and integrative skills to academe; and Interdisciplinary
university-industry teams to conduct research projects. This solicitation targets high-risk/high-gain
research with a focus on fundamental research, new approaches to solving generic problems,
development of innovative collaborative industry-university educational programs, and direct transfer of
new knowledge between academe and industry. GOALI seeks to fund transformative research that lies
beyond that which industry would normally fund. CFDA#s: 47.041 -- Engineering Grants; 47.049 -Mathematical and Physical Sciences; 47.050 -- Geosciences; 47.070 -- Computer and Information
Science and Engineering; 47.074 -- Biological Sciences; 47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic
Sciences; 47.076 -- Education and Human Resources; 47.078 -- Polar Programs; 47.079 -International Science and Engineering (OISE); and 47.080 -- Office of Cyberinfrastructure.
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09516
Grants Enhance Company Communities: Regal Foundation
The Regal Foundation supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations throughout the United States.
Grants are provided to both local charities based in the communities the company theatres serve and to
national projects that have a multiplier effect by benefiting local groups across the country. The
Foundation is primarily interested in supporting organizations that benefit persons suffering economic,
social, physical, or educational hardship or disadvantage, or who are otherwise in need of assistance.
Examples of funded programs include food banks, children and youth services, and K-12 education.
Requests may be submitted at any time, and are reviewed three times per year. Visit the company's
website for application guidelines and forms. http://www.regmovies.com/corporate/communityaffairs/
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Never on Sunday? Rethink Your E-mail Schedule by Karen Gedney, The ClickZ Network. Sundaynight anxiety. It's that nervous feeling that creeps up on you when you can picture all the work piled up on
your desk for Monday morning. Fortunately or not, depending on how you look at it, people seem to be
channeling that anxiety into action by using Sundays to check their e-mail before the official start to the
work week. The newest e-mail metrics report from MailerMailer confirms this new trend: e-mails sent on
Sundays garner the highest open rates.
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
Although the foundation is not accepting proposals from individual organizations, it does invite
organizations to complete its Youth Organizations Survey. Based on an organization's responses, the
foundation will determine whether it should take a closer look at the organization's programs, leadership,
and overall operations. Please note that completing this survey does not constitute a proposal to the
foundation. At the present time, the foundation is working exclusively with youth-serving organizations
across the United States that serve young people ages 9 to 24 from low-income families. To be
considered as a potential grantee, an organization must: be a stand-alone 501(c)(3) organization with a
history of service to young people; and be interested in and capable of increasing its capacity to serve
more young people; and be committed to using data to improve program delivery and measure the impact
of its services on the lives of its service recipients; and have evaluated its programs and have evidence
that it is achieving outcomes for youth in at least one of the following three areas: 1.) improved
educational skills, achievement, and attainment; or 2.) preparation for the world of work and successful
transition to employment and self-sufficiency; or 3.) success in avoiding high-risk behaviors. For more
information, go to: http://www.emcf.org/how/index.htm
Grants Address Economically Isolated Communities: Hitachi Foundation: Business and
Communities Grants Program
The Hitachi Foundation's grantmaking strategy is aimed at enhancing opportunity and quality of life for
economically isolated people. The Foundation's Business and Communities Grants Program focuses on
the role of both businesses and communities in addressing economic isolation and strengthening the field
of corporate citizenship. Through the program, the Foundation develops partnerships with nonprofit
organizations that enable economically challenged people to retain and advance in their jobs, earn living
wages, and accumulate savings and assets. Interested organizations may submit an online inquiry to
provide information about project ideas at any time. If the idea addresses the Foundation's priorities, a
proposal may be requested. Visit the Foundation's website for program details.
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/grants/guidelines/index.html
Allstate Foundation
Applications are accepted throughout the year. The Allstate Foundation provides support to national
programs as well as local programs in company communities throughout the United States. Proposals
must address needs within one of the following three focus areas: Tolerance, Inclusion, and Diversity,
including teaching tolerance and ending discrimination and hate crimes; Safe and Vital Communities,
including youth anti-violence, neighborhood revitalization, and teen driving safety; and Economic
Empowerment, including financial education and empowerment for domestic violence victims.. Visit the
website to review the funding guidelines and access local contact information.
http://www.allstate.com/foundation/main.aspx
Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF)
No deadlines. CLF's mission is to provide for and support inventive and effective ways of helping people
help themselves and others around them to lead healthy, satisfying, and enriched lives. To fulfill this
mission, the foundation acts as grant maker, innovator, and volunteer for four main programs: education,
children's advocacy, medical research and issues, and the arts. The foundation funds organizations
throughout the country but is limited to supporting 501(c)(3) institutions. For more information, go to:
http://www.charleslafitte.org/applications.html
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Bowerman Track Renovation Program
Requests are reviewed quarterly, and will be accepted on an ongoing basis through May 31, 2009.
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program, administered by Nike's Corporate Responsibility
Department, provides matching cash grants to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that
seek to refurbish or construct running tracks anywhere in the world. Matching grants of up to $50,000
are provided to nonprofit organizations, NGOs, government agencies, schools, and school districts.
Application guidelines may be downloaded from the website.
http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/community_programs/bowerman_track_program/
Per Diem Rates Adjusted
The IRS has just released revised per diem rates for high-cost localities and some other localities. The
high per diem allowance rate increases from $237 to $256, and the low rate increases from $152 to
$158. There have been several changes to the list of high-cost localities for purposes of the high-low
substantiation method. The standard per diem rate in the U.S. remains $70 for lodging and $39 for meals
and incidentals. Revenue Procedure 2008-59. For new per diem rates:
http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentId=17943&contentType=GSA_BASIC
RadioShack.com Launches Nationwide Electronics Trade-In Program
RadioShack Corporation, one of the nation's most trusted consumer electronics specialty retailers, today
announced it has launched an online electronics trade-in program that allows customers to exchange
certain used portable electronics for a RadioShack Gift Card. Acceptable items for the RadioShack
Online Trade-In Program include GPS devices, MP3 Players, wireless phones, digital camcorders, car
audio head units, digital cameras, notebook computers, game media and game consoles. The
RadioShack Online Trade-In Program allows customers to receive an immediate estimate by following
these simple steps: 1.) Go to the RadioShack Trade-In Program Web link to receive an instant estimate
of the product's trade-in value. 2.) If the value is acceptable, a customer completes the transaction online
by following the simple prompts. 3.) The customer boxes up their product and prints out the prepaid
shipping label. Shipping is free of charge to Web users residing in the Continental United States. 4.)
RadioShack sends an email notification alerting the customer that their trade-in product has been
received. 5.) RadioShack issues a gift card within 10-14 days after product is received, to be used
towards the customer's next RadioShack purchase either in stores or online.
http://radioshack.cexchange.com/online/home/index.rails
Just released: Partnering with Faith-Based and Community Organizations: A Guide for State and
Local Officials Administering Federal Block and Formula Grant Funds
The United States Department of Health and Human Services Center for Faith-Based and Community
Initiatives just released the above document and the Center at The Department of Labor is pleased to
pass it along to you. This document provides one more vital resource for the Faith-Based and Community
Organization (FBCO) community. Previous works from both DOL as well as other federal agencies have
highlighted working with the US Government, local businesses and other community organizations. The
publication provides one more tool for FBCOs to use. The guide provides practical information for State
and local officials, as well as tribes and tribal-serving organizations, on developing and enhancing
effective partnerships with FBCOs. It is available for download on our Publications page at:
http://www.dol.gov/cfbci.
PetSmart Charities
The due date for U.S. grant applications is determined by the state in which the applicant's services
are provided. See Web site for details. PetSmart Charities' mission is to improve the quality of life for
all companion animals through programs that save the lives of homeless pets and promote healthy
relationships between people and pets. This grant program provides limited financial assistance to
fund best practices and innovative programs with measurable results. Qualified groups may request no
more than 15 percent of last year's annual income. There is a cap of $10,000 for a first-time grant.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and a pre-determination or
decision letter from the IRS, and at least twelve months of financial records after date of incorporation.
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(This category may include educational institutions, community foundations, or religious organizations.
However, PetSmart Charities does not typically fund private foundations.); and Municipal or tribal
entities with a budget for animal care/control. For more information, go to:
http://www.petsmartcharities.org/animal-welfare/grants.php
Directory of Foundation Workforce and Economic Development Grants
Organizations that focus on workforce development and job training are a significant asset to their
communities. Many corporate and private foundations see the value in these community organizations
reaching their neighbors and want to help. This new resource can help bridge the gap between funding
and services for many community organizations. The Directory of Foundation Workforce Development
Grant Opportunities booklet is a resource for these organizations looking for funding opportunities for their
workforce development or economic development programs. This directory provides a detailed list of
private and corporate foundations that provide grant opportunities to FBCOs that are looking to further
their workforce development and job-training programs. This directory provides a detailed list of private
and corporate foundations that provide grant opportunities to FBCOs in order to give community
organizations a clear and concise tool to pursue grants. These lists provide a detailed explanation of each
grant and contact information to more easily determine eligibility. http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/DFWGO.pdf
Support for Local Watershed Organizations: Center for Watershed Protection: Technical Capacity
Mini-Grant Program
The Center for Watershed Protection (CWP) works to protect, restore, and enhance the nation's streams,
rivers, lakes, wetlands, and bays. CWP's Technical Capacity Mini-Grant Program will provide support to
small watershed organizations throughout the United States. The goal of the mini-grant program is to
strengthen the technical capacity of these organizations in the areas of stormwater and watershed
management. Up to ten grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 will be awarded. These grants may be in
the form of direct assistance from CWP staff or cash awards. Requests may be submitted at any time,
and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Visit the website listed above to download the RFP. Please
direct questions about the Mini-Grant Program to Lisa Fraley-McNeal at lfm@cwp.org. (No phone calls
please.) http://www.cwp.org/Calendar/index.htm
The CIGNA Foundation makes Targeted Grants to organizations working in five core concern areas.
These areas are (1) the health of women, children and families, (2) obesity awareness and prevention, (3)
patient/doctor communications and health literacy, (4) elimination of gender and ethnic disparities in
health care, and (5) the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body. Deadline: Rolling. All
organizations requesting funding must be current 501(c) 3 public charities. Award amounts vary.
http://www.cigna.com/about_us/community/grant_application_checklist.html
The Mockingbird Foundation, Inc. -- Disenfranchised Children's Grants
Deadline: Rolling (Letter of Inquiry). The Mockingbird Foundation, Inc. is accepting applications for its
Disenfranchised Children's Grants program. The purpose of this program is to support organizations that
benefit children, particularly disenfranchised children, including those with low skill levels, income, or
education; with disabilities or terminal illnesses; and in foster homes, shelters, hospitals, prisons, or other
remote or isolated situations. Grants range in size from $50 to $5,000 and are made on a one-time basis.
Grants are typically made only to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)3 of
the Internal Revenue Service code, or who have a sponsoring agency with this status. Public schools are
eligible. http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding/guidelines.html
United Health Foundation Health Services Programs Supported Nationwide
The purpose of the United Health Foundation is to improve health outcomes for all Americans. Through
the Foundation's responsive grantmaking, support is provided to nonprofit organizations that serve the
health needs of people and communities throughout the United States. The Foundation's priorities are
twofold: to enhance the quality of health and medical care services by providing reliable, scientificallybased information to support decisions made by health professionals, communities, and individuals; and
to expand access to medical care and health-related services for individuals and families who live in
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challenging circumstances. Responsive grants generally range from $1,000 to $50,000. Requests may be
submitted at any time and will be responded to within 60 days. Applications guidelines are available on
the Foundation's website. http://www.unitedhealthfoundation.org/guideline.html
The main focus of The Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc. is in the field of alcoholism prevention
and education. If you wish to submit a grant proposal, please include the following information: A letter of
introduction addressed to: Mrs. Adele Smithers-Fornaci, President Thomas D. Croci, Vice
President/Treasurer, The Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc. Box 67, Mill Neck NY 11765. Include
a brief description of your program and the grant amount requested (budget). Include a copy of your nonprofit status - 501(c)3. Include a copy of your most recent annual report.
http://www.smithersfoundation.org/index.htm?smithers_body.htm&2
Ronald McDonald House Charities -- Children’s Health and Wellbeing Grants
The Ronald McDonald House Charities support initiatives that improve the health and wellbeing of
children. Organizations seeking funding should have a specific program that directly improves the health
and wellbeing of children, addresses a significant funding gap or critical opportunity, has long-term impact
in terms of replication or reach, and produces measurable results. If your program or project focuses on
a specific community or area, grant requests should be sent to one of our local RMHC Chapters for
consideration. Contact your local RMHC Chapter for more information: http://www.rmhc.org/search_cm/
PPL Offers Environmental Education Grants
Energy company PPL is accepting grant proposals for energy and environmental projects at schools
located near PPL facilities. The company's Project Earth Environmental Education Grants program
directs focus toward renewable energy projects and energy conservation projects to encourage action in
schools located near PPL facilities. Through these competitive grants, teachers can receive $500 to
$5,000 each in funding for school projects that focus on energy issues like renewable energy
demonstrations, energy conservation, and the greening of schools. All qualifying public, private, and
parochial schools near major PPL facilities are eligible for these competitive grants. (For a full listing of
eligible school districts, in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, New Jersey, and New York, visit the
PPL Web site.) Schools are strongly encouraged to partner with an organization, association, or business
on their projects, but the school must submit the application, receive the grant money, and have primary
responsibility for the project. Grants are available for projects that enhance established classroom
curricula and academic standards, or support extracurricular activities of school organizations and clubs.
Visit the PPL Web site for complete application procedures and the list of eligible school districts.
http://www.pplweb.com/community+partners/our+education+programs/en
DJ&T Foundation
Grant requests are accepted throughout the year. The DJ&T Foundation's goal is to fund low-cost or free
spay/neuter clinics and subsidize voucher programs across the United States as a way to help relieve the
overpopulation of dogs. The Foundation awards two types of grants: Spay/Neuter Clinic grants are
awarded to organizations that operate low-cost or free spay/neuter clinics (including mobile clinics) or are
planning to open one. Spay/Neuter Assistance Program grants are awarded to organizations with
established or evolving public outreach programs to spay/neuter companion dogs that belong to
individuals who require financial assistance. Application guidelines and forms are available on the
website: http://www.djtfoundation.org/
American Humane Announces Foreclosure Pets Grant for Member Organizations
Deadline: Open. The American Humane Association ( http://www.americanhumane.org/) recognizes that
animal shelters, rescue groups, and animal care and control agencies are seeing more animal victims of
the economic downturn and the housing foreclosure crisis. To help ease the current hardship, American
Humane is offering grants to its member organizations to help animal victims of foreclosures in need of
immediate assistance. The program's emphasis is on keeping pets with their families whenever possible.
Therefore, extra consideration will be given to cases where families receive assistance in caring for their
pets and in keeping their pets until new housing can be found. These expenses include, but are not
limited to, pet deposits for rental housing; behavior training; veterinary expenses (vaccinations,
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spay/neuter, other vet care); public awareness campaigns to get the word out regarding the issue; and
boarding costs to keep pets until owners can reclaim them. Grants may also be awarded to agencies
who are trying to re-home these pets. These expenses include, but are not limited to, boarding costs;
behavior training to get a pet companion ready; veterinary expenses; and foster care expenses. To be
considered for the Foreclosure Pets Grant, an organization must be a nonprofit agency approved by the
IRS as a 501(c)(3) entity, or be a public (local government) entity; be a member of American Humane;
and operate and be located within the United States of America or its territories. Please note: The grant
program is only for nonprofit animal welfare agencies (private or public), and not to individuals,
businesses, or corporations. Funding may be requested up to a maximum of $2,000. See the American
Humane Web site for complete grant program information. RFP Link:
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_shelter_services_grants_foreclosure
Guitar Center Music Foundation Offers Support for Music Instruction
Deadline: Open. The Guitar Center Music Foundation's
(http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/ ) mission is to aid nonprofit music programs across
America that offer music instruction so that more people can experience the joys of making music.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year from 501(c)(3)
organizations. Qualifying applicants are established, ongoing, and sustainable music programs across the
United States that provide music instruction to people of any age who would not otherwise have the
opportunity to make music. The grant committee reviews all applications three times yearly, and grant
awards range from $500 to $5,000 each. Visit the foundation's Web site for complete program guidelines,
application procedures, and funding restrictions. RFP Link:
http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Proposals are accepted throughout the year. Funding decisions are made four times per year. The Dave
Thomas Foundation for Adoption's primary interest is in funding projects that directly impact permanency
through adoption of waiting children in the United States and Canada. Emphasis will be given to
programs and projects on a national or regional basis that help move children out of foster care and into
adoptive homes. The foundation is especially interested in addressing the permanency needs of children
who are older, medically and/or emotionally challenged, from an ethnic minority, and/or of a sibling group
who seek to be adopted together. For more information, go to:
http://www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org/html/grants
The CHS Foundation funding focuses on the following program areas: Cooperative Education, Rural
Youth and Leadership Development, Farm and Agricultural Safety, Returning Value to Rural
Communities, and University Partnerships. There are no deadlines except Cooperative Education
applications, due in the fall of each year. Visit http://www.chsfoundation.org/ .
FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program
The FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program offers seed money to fire departments and related
international, national, state, regional, and local organizations for a wide array of fire prevention,
preparedness, and control efforts. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for pre-fire planning for
commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities; fire and arson prevention and investigation; and fire
prevention education and training programs. Examples of funded projects include: preventive juvenile
fire-setter programs, continuing education courses, digital and specialized cameras, and community
outreach initiatives and workshops. Requests may be submitted throughout the year and are reviewed
quarterly. Visit the website for additional information.
http://www.fmglobal.com/page.aspx?id=01060200
U.S. Department of Justice -- Helping Outreach Programs to Expand Grant Program
Application Deadline: None (open solicitation contingent upon fund availability) The U.S. Department of
Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will provide up to $5,000 in funding
to grassroots community- and faith-based victim-service organizations and coalitions to improve outreach
and services to crime victims through support of program development, networking, coalition building, and
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service delivery. Funds may be used to develop program literature, train advocates, produce a newsletter,
support victim outreach efforts, and recruit volunteers. Eligible applicants restricted to established
organizations and coalitions that do not receive federal Victims of Crime Act victim-assistance grant
funding and operate with $50,000 or less in annual funding. Eligible organizations and coalitions must be
operating for at least one year. http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/fund/expandingoutreach/welcome.html
The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others® nationally supports grass-roots charities serving the
overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women and/or
children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing health and
social service needs are our priority. The Foundation recognizes the value of new programs created to
respond to changing needs and will consider funding projects of an original or pioneering nature within an
existing organization. PLEASE NOTE: Funding requests must meet the funding criteria and be made
using the WHO Foundation application.: http://whofoundation.org/WHO_AppForm.htm To apply please
submit all of the following with your application: 1.) List of Board of Directors of your organization; 2.)
Copy of IRS 501(c)(3) designation letter; 3.) A brief history of the organization; 4.) Budget outline of the
project for which grant is requested; 5.) Most recent audit; 6.) Detailed organization budgets for previous
two years; 7.) List of agency paid staff positions and roles (no job descriptions, please); and 8.) Two selfaddressed postage applied envelopes to be used for notification. Funding will be considered for grassroots charities with: Total organization budget of $3 million or less; Government funding total of less than
30% of income; United Way funding of less than 30% of income; and Salaries / wages and benefits not
more than 50 % of budget. Funding requests must be made using the WHO Foundation application.
Grants Available for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Expenses
Deadline: Open. The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation ( http://uhccf.org/ ) has announced that
new grants are available to help children who need critical health care treatment, services, or equipment
not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans. UHCCF provides grants to
families to help pay for child health care services such as speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational
therapy sessions, prescriptions, and medical equipment such as wheelchairs, orthotics, and eyeglasses.
Parents and legal guardians may apply for grants of up to $5,000 each for child medical services and
equipment by completing an online application at the UHCCF Web site. To be eligible for a grant,
children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the
United States, and be covered by a commercial health benefit plan. RFP Link: http://www.uhccf.org/
Need state funding in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has $2.8 billion of programs and grants designed to revitalize jobs, bolster business growth,
and sustain communities. Find funding for your initiative by studying these listings: Funding for Business :
http://www.newpa.com/programFinder.aspx?typeID=1 ; Funding for Communities:
http://www.newpa.com/programFinder.aspx?typeID=2 ; Funding for Site Revitalization:
http://www.newpa.com/programFinder.aspx?typeID=3
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has updated its Advice and Expertise for Applicants
section of its website. Sections include how to develop innovative ideas, how to build partnerships and
how to create eye-catching mission statements.
http://www.lifp.org/html/spotlight/advice/advice_applicants.html
American Humane Association -- Second Chance Fund
Deadline: Ongoing. The medical costs of treating and rehabilitating an abused animal can easily become
overwhelming for any animal welfare organization -- particularly when long-term care is necessary. The
Second Chance Fund is one way American Humane works to support member organizations in their vital
work. By providing financial assistance to animal welfare organizations responsible for the temporary care
of animals as they are prepared for adoption into permanent, loving homes, the program provides animal
victims of abuse or neglect with a second chance at life. Funding to any one agency is limited to $2,000
per fiscal year. Only American Humane Association member animal-sheltering agencies (private or
public) can be considered for the Second Chance Fund.
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http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=
pa_shelter_services_secondchance&JServSessionIdr011
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Bank of America Introduces Site for Nonprofits Seeking Foundation Grants
Bank of America today announced a new, national Web site through which non-profit organizations can
research and apply for grants from nearly 70 foundations managed by Bank of America. In its role of
distributing more than $350 million annually to charities on behalf of the foundations for which it serves as
trustee or grant-making agent, Bank of America Philanthropic Management now offers enhanced search
and online access to detailed information about an array of foundations...
https://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.action
Wal-Mart Community Grant Program
The Wal-Mart Community Grant Program allows local nonprofit organizations, such as schools, youth
programs, fire departments, and libraries, to hold fundraisers at their local Wal-Mart or SAM'S CLUB.
Through the Matching Grant Program, the store/club can elect to match a portion of the funds raised up to
$1,000. Events held off the premises are also eligible for funding when a company associate is actively
involved. Additionally, once each Wal-Mart or SAM'S CLUB has met certain criteria in the Matching Grant
Program each year, a second source of funding is awarded to the store/club to use in the community.
These funds do not require a fundraiser to be held, instead the funds can be awarded directly to
deserving organizations. To learn more about the program visit the website listed above or contact the
Community Involvement Coordinator at the local Wal-Mart or SAM'S CLUB.
http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/
Reader's Digest Foundation to Donate $1 Million Based on Inspiring Stories from the Public
Deadline: Rolling. The Reader's Digest Foundation ( http://www.rd.com/foundation/ ) has announced
that it will donate a total of $1 million to non-profit organizations through a new initiative called "Make it
Matter." Grants will be inspired by individuals who are taking action and giving back to their communities
in significant ways. Every month, the foundation will select one individual's story of good deeds done and
grant $100,000 to a nonprofit organization in honor of that individual. Reader's Digest magazine will then
feature that person in its new column, "Make it Matter." Submissions for "Make it Matter" will be accepted
by the foundation on a rolling basis throughout 2008. To learn more about the program and submitting a
story, visit the foundation's Web site. RFP Link: http://www.rd.com/jsp/rdcom/makeItMatterLanding.jsp
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Offers Mini-Grants for Campus Projects
Deadline: Open. Mothers Against Drunk Driving ( http://www.madd.org/ ) and the CarMax Foundation (
http://carmax.com/dyn/cfc/cfchome.aspx ) have announced the launch of the new UMADD Web site,
http://www.umadd.org, and the availability of mini-grants for community-based groups committed to
preventing underage drink- ing, binge drinking, and drunk-driving on America's college campuses. Minigrants are available to UMADD student-groups; new groups who have applied to become a UMADD
group; active student groups; approved students; campus or community law enforcement working on
college-related initiatives; campus/community partnerships working on college-related initiatives; and
faculty, including alcohol, tobacco and other drug or campus prevention coordinators. Applicants must
be at least 18 years of age. Although first priority will be given to applicants pursuing UMADD-specific
projects, other ideas will be considered based on merit. When applying for a mini-grant, applicants will be
required to create a project timeline, including major goals and objectives; select a project focus (e.g.,
underage/binge drinking or drunk driving); and submit a complete budget. The CarMax Foundation has
provided $20,000 to fund the mini-grants. The maximum grant amount is $500. Visit the UMADD Web
site for complete mini-grant program information and an application form. http://www.umadd.org/
For your next Fundraising Event: Inexpensive Online Event Ticket Management System
Looking for a way to increase ticket sales for your next fundraising event? ePowerApps.com's new Event
Ticket Management System offers a comprehensive solution for email and web-based ticket sales. Now
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you can supplement your existing event marketing by adding a "buy tickets now!" link or button to your
organization's web site and outgoing emails. Reach a larger number of potential ticket buyers without the
staff and volunteer time required for in-person ticket sales. No more scrambling to find unsold tickets for
last-minute requests, or wondering how many unsold tickets are still sitting on counters and in purses!
Our simple, user-friendly interface gives you the freedom to manage multiple events, create different
categories and prices of tickets, set limits on the number of tickets available, and customize the system's
confirmation emails. You decided how many of each type of ticket you want to have available for online
sales, and you can update or change the total tickets available to coordinate with traditional sales at any
time. Our management tools provide a variety of sales reports, allowing you to view real-time information
on new, pending, and completed sales, and to track whether tickets were mailed or held for a "will call" at
your event. Your entire campaign is right at your fingertips, and when it's over, you'll have the data you
need to evaluate your event, identify sales trends, and plan for future events and promotions. Best yet,
the system subscription is only $600 per year and can be used for multiple fundraising events. Let
ePowerApps.com show you how our Event Ticket Management System can take sales for your event to
the next level! Questions? Please call Eric Davis at 412.370.7587 or e-mail at eric@epowerapps.com
Orphan Foundation Scholarships
The Orphan Foundation of America, which administers the Casey Family Scholars program, is now
accepting applications for scholarships for the 2008-2009 academic year. Scholarships up to $10,000 per
year are available to eligible former foster youth who are pursuing postsecondary education. To qualify,
applicants must meet the following criteria: Have been in foster care for one consecutive year at the time
of their 18th birthday or high school graduation OR have been adopted or taken into legal guardianship
out of foster care after their 16th birthday OR have lost both parents to death before age 18 and not been
subsequently adopted; Be accepted into or enrolled in an accredited postsecondary program (university,
college, community college, or vocational/technical institute); and be younger than 25 on March 31, 2008
https://scholarships.orphan.org/index.shtml
Historical Preservation Projects Funded
The mission of the 1772 Foundation is to preserve and enhance American historical entities for future
generations to enjoy, with particular interest in farming, industrial development, transportation, and
unusual historical buildings. The Foundation provides support for restoration projects throughout the
United States. Examples of funded projects include endangered properties funds, mill restorations,
historic farmsteads, restoration carpentry and crafts schools, and greenways that link historic sites.
Successful grant applications should demonstrate positive community impact, multiple partners, and a
solid financial and management structure. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Visit the
website for online application information. http://www.1772foundation.org/1772/index.jsp
Animal Companion Programs Funded
The PETCO Foundation’s mission is to support and promote community groups and efforts that help
better the lives of our animal companions while strengthening the relationships between people and
their pets. Support is provided to local organizations in communities with PETCO stores throughout the
United States. The Foundation dedicates its resources to serving the Four Rs – Reduce (spay/neuter
programs), Rescue (adoption programs), Rehabilitate (behavior training programs), Rejoice (humane
education programs). Applying organizations should be able to enlist the support of their local PETCO
store. Requests are accepted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above for application
guidelines and
Grants Target Economically Isolated Populations: Hitachi Foundation: Business and Communities
Grants
The purpose of the Hitachi Foundation’s grantmaking strategy is to enhance the well-being of
economically isolated people in the United States. The Foundation’s Business and Communities Grants
program invests in path breaking practices for use by business and nonprofit organizations to mutually
address community problems. Through this program, the Foundation supports partnerships that enable
economically isolated people to retain and advance in their jobs, earn living wages, and accumulate
savings and assets. Full proposals may only be submitted at the Foundation's invitation. However, the
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Foundation has developed a web-based system for inquiries from nonprofit organizations. Visit the
website listed above for program details and online inquiry instructions.
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/grants/guidelines/index.html
Highmark Foundation Announces School Challenge Program
Deadline: Rolling. The Highmark Foundation an affiliate of Highmark (
https://www.highmark.com/hmk2/index.shtml ) that supports initiatives designed to improve community
health, has announced that it will award $1 million in total grants on a rolling basis in 2008 through the
Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge program. Grants will be awarded to public, private, parochial,
and charter schools in the 49 Pennsylvania counties served by the foundation. The Highmark Healthy
High 5 School Challenge is a grant program designed to support schools in the effort to introduce
programs that will ultimately create healthier, more successful students. Grants will provide funding of
programs that address bullying prevention and self-esteem, in addition to nutrition and physical activity.
Grants will be awarded to schools quarterly in January, April, July, and October. Applications for grants
will be accepted all calendar year. Schools are invited to apply for School Challenge grants by visiting the
Highmark Healthy High 5 Web site. http://www.highmarkhealthyhigh5.org/index.shtml
CIGNA Foundation -- CIGNA Foundation Grants
Introductory applications -- the first step in the application process -- are received and reviewed
throughout the year. 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: 1.) the health of women, children, and families; 2.) obesity awareness and prevention; 3.)
patient/doctor communications and health literacy; 4.) elimination of gender and ethnic disparities in
health care; 5.) the connection between a healthy mind and a healthy body. For more information, go to:
http://www.cigna.com/about_us/community/targeted_grant.html
Walgreens
Application Deadline: None. Walgreens awards grants in the following program areas: non-hospital-based
health agencies; one-on-one tutorial programs in inner-city neighborhoods where Walgreens operates. A
small share is reserved for eligible community and social-service agencies that serve areas where
Walgreens has a significant presence. Health is a major area of focus, and the largest share of the annual
contributions budget is allocated to programs that address health needs. Most Walgreens grants are
made to eligible nonprofits working in local Walgreens communities. A portion of the budget is reserved
for select national organizations. For more information, go to:
http://diversity.walgreens.com/ourcommunity/corporate_giving.html
The Annenberg Speakers Bureau is a dynamic, diverse group of federal employees ready to educate
audiences about federal career opportunities and inspire a new generation to serve. Speakers visit
college campuses and other student venues to promote public service and raise awareness of federal
government positions among young people. Speakers Bureau events range in size and style to fit the
needs of the host venue. This effort aims to “put a face” on government by demonstrating the profound
impact one can make in federal service. While the Bureau is not able to fill every request, we look forward
to working with your campus or organization to place young, federal speakers who can inspire students to
make a difference.
http://ourpublicservice.org/OPS/programs/calltoserve/annenbergspeakersbureau.shtml
The Veterans Corporation (TVC) is seeking applications for the first year of its Veteran
Entrepreneurship Support grant initiative. This initiative will support educational projects and
organizations that address the entrepreneurial needs of Veterans, including Service-Disabled Veterans
and members of the National Guard and reserve forces, who are starting or growing small businesses or
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preparing a business for deployment. Organizations may apply for general program grants in two program
categories (education and outreach) or for specific grants highlighted in open RFPs. Grants of up to
$50,000 are provided. http://www.veteranscorp.org/developmentgrants/
Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) -- Quality of Life Grants Program
Application Deadlines: March 1 and October 1 annually. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
(CDRF) is committed to funding research that develops treatments and cures for paralysis caused by
spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. The foundation also vigorously works to
improve the quality of life of people living with disabilities through its grants program, paralysis resource
center, and advocacy efforts. Quality of Life grants support nonprofit organizations that address the needs
of persons living with paralysis (particularly spinal cord injury) and their families and caregivers. Funding
is awarded in thirteen categories: accessibility, advocacy, arts, assistive technology, children, counseling,
education, employment, health promotion, independent living, practical service, sports and recreation,
and therapeutic riding. Funding is awarded in amounts of up to $25,000. Nonprofit organizations that
address the needs of persons living with paralysis (particularly spinal cord injury) and their families and
caregivers are eligible to apply. For more information, go to:
http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.geIMLPOpGjF/b.1029295/k.64F6/Quality_of_Life_Grants.htm
Funding for Sustainability
Private funding sources, including foundations and corporations, increasingly emphasize program
sustainability when making funding decisions. To help foundation leaders and donors assess the potential
sustainability of their grantees, the Finance Project developed an assessment tool that funders can rely
on when funding innovative, long-term projects. The assessment tool includes different criteria for
evaluating the vision, performance, community support, outreach strategy, resource use, internal system,
and adaptability of the organizations seeking funds. Investing in the Sustainability of Youth Programs: An
Investment Tool for Funders, by Barbara Hanson Langford, is available on the Finance Project website:
www.financeproject.org/Publications/FundersTool.pdf (PDF - 1,969 KB)
The Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) program helps meet the equipment
needs of smaller jurisdictions by providing communications interoperability, information sharing, chemical
detection, sensors, personal protective equipment, technology, and training in using the equipment,
devices, and technology. Awards are made to law enforcement and emergency responder agencies not
currently eligible for funding through the Department's Urban Areas Security Initiative grant program.
Please feel free to direct any questions or comments to ASKSSD@dhs.gov.
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/prog/other_resource.aspx
RFP Link: http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm
Nike, Inc. -- Physical Activity Grants for Youth
Deadline: Rolling. Nike, Inc. supports programs that increase and promote physical activity and seeks
to: 1) get youth more physically active; 2) get youth involved in the teamwork of sports; and 3) have real,
positive and measurable impact.
http://www.healthinschools.org/grants/ops1083.asp
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation -- Community Grant Program
Deadline: Rolling. The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF) is dedicated to improving
the communities it serves through support of public education, community improvement projects, and
home safety initiatives. The foundation provides funding only to 501(c)(3) organizations in communities
where Lowe's operates stores and distribution centers. LCEF awards more than $1.5 million annually to
diverse organizations across the United States. For more information, go to:
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp
American Humane Announces Expansion of Second Chance Fund Grant Program for Animal
Welfare Agency Members
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Deadline: Open. Through its Second Chance Fund, the American Humane Association (
http://www.americanhumane.org/ ) provides financial assistance, in select cases, to animal welfare
organizations and breed- specific rescue groups responsible for the temporary care of animals as they
are prepared for adoption into permanent homes. The program provides animal victims of abuse or
neglect with a second chance at life. Due to the overwhelming number of abuse cases nationwide, the
Second Chance Fund is offered only to organizations that are current agency members of the American
Humane Association, and only in select cases of animal abuse or neglect. Individuals, businesses,
corporations, and non-member organizations are not provided for in the guidelines of the fund. Funding
to any one agency is limited to $2,000 per fiscal year. For the remainder of 2007 and in 2008, American
Humane will be doubling the total financial assistance provided. This additional grant funding is a result of
American Humane's partnership with Pedigree Food for Dogs ( http://www.pedigree.com/ ). More
information about Second Chance Fund grants, including stories of animals who have benefited from
getting a second chance, can be found at the American Humane Association Web site. RFP Link:
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_shelter_services_secondchance&JServ
SessionIdr011=dgrdfdf2j3.app27a
Lego Systems Establishes Lego Children's Fund to Support Youth Creativity Programs
Deadline: Quarterly. Lego Systems, Inc. ( http://www.lego.com/ ), the Americas (North America and Latin
America) division of the Lego Group, a privately held, family-owned firm based in Billund, Denmark, has
announced the formation of the Lego Children's Fund, a non-profit foundation established to support
organizations and programs dedicated to inspiring and encouraging youth creativity, thereby improving
their quality of life and preparing them for the future. The Lego Children's Fund was incorporated with an
initial corporate contribution of $1.2 million dollars. The fund will make cash grants to nonprofit
organizations in the United States with programs dedicated to a child's exploration of creativity that cater
to children ages birth to 14, with priority consideration for disadvantaged or at-risk youth. The fund's
cash grants generally will range between $500 and $5,000 each. Additionally, the fund aims to make one
$100,000 grant per year to a single organization identified and selected by the fund's board of directors.
The fund will award grants to qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, including educational
organizations with specific, identifiable needs, in these areas of interest: early childhood education and
development; technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities; and sport or
athletic pro- grams that concentrate on underserved youth. The Lego Children's Fund also will provide
monetary support to those qualified local and national organizations to which Lego employees donate
their time, especially those which cater to children and children's creativity. While the fund will not make
product donations, Lego Systems will maintain its play material donations program to qualified
organizations in Connecticut and the western Massachusetts area. The fund will provide grants quarterly.
Applicants are invited to submit proposals anytime throughout the year; however, to ensure that a request
is considered for a particular trustee meeting, proposals must be received by the following dates:
February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Grant program guidelines and application instructions are
available at the Lego Children's Fund Web site. http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html
The Case Foundation has launched a new grant program, the Make It Your Own Awards. The Awards
are about giving grants, tools, and recognition to people who are coming together to discuss what
matters, form solutions, and take action.
http://www.casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards
Pathways Within Offers Book Donation Program for Small and Rural Communities
Deadline: March 15, and October 15 annually. The Pathways Within (http://pwirtr.org/) Roads to Reading
Initiative Bi-Annual Program donates books to literacy programs in small and rural low-income
communities. The initiative makes book donations to school, after-school, summer, community, day-care,
and library reading and literacy programs. The applicant program must have at least a six-month history;
have a tutoring component or a strong focus on remedial reading in a structured environment; hold
meetings over a period of time; and be continually and consistently under the direct supervision of
professionals, para-professionals, or volunteers. To be eligible to apply, nonprofit organizations must
have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and an annual operating budget of less than $95,000. (Schools and
libraries are exempt from this budget requirement.) The community where the organization is located
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must be underserved and have a population of less than 50,000. The program does not make donations
for book-bag programs, gifts, giveaways, events, book clubs, or home-based literacy programs.
School districts, lead agencies, or umbrella agencies are not eligible to apply. Each site within group
agencies or districts must apply for the donations separately. On average, a hundred to two hundred
books appropriate for toddlers to young adult are awarded per grantee. Books are currently available in
English only. Visit the Pathways Within Web site for complete program information.
http://pwirtr.org/biannual.html
Google invites applications for its Google Grants program providing nonprofits with free in-kind
advertising using Google AdWords. Google Grant recipients use AdWords to raise awareness and
increase traffic to their websites. Each award recipient receives at least three months of in-kind
advertising. Applications are accepted every quarter. For more information, go to
www.google.com/grants.
Merck Family Fund
Deadline: ongoing. Their "Protecting the Natural Environment" program includes the following 2 focuses:
"Protecting and Restoring Vital Eastern Ecosystems" and "Sustainable Economics. No match
required. Average Award: $15,000- $$30,000.
http://www.merckff.org/grantguidelines.html
Music Education Programs
The Guitar Center Music Foundation's mission is to aid music programs that offer music instructions so
that more people can experience the joys of making music. Eligible applicants include nonprofit
organizations. There is no deadline date for applications. Awards ranging from $500-$5,000 are available.
For further information, go to: http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/submit/index.cfm?sec=info
Grant RFP from our friends at Creek Clips (info@easterncoal.org )
GameStop Youth Grants
Deadline: none. Do Something and GameStop will give out weekly grants ($500 a pop) to young
people across the US and Canada. Match: none. Average Award: $500.
http://www.dosomething.org/gamestop_grants
Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s.
The Internal Revenue Service offers online resources and information for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) tax
status. Nonprofit professionals can receive online training in topic areas including: steps to retaining
nonprofit status, managing unrelated business income, employment, filing error-free returns, and
managing disclosures. In addition, the site offers a resource library that includes a glossary, important
forms, and publications. For further information, go to:
http://www.stayexempt.org/.
NEA Foundation -- Student Achievement Grants
Applications may be submitted at any time. Applications are reviewed three times a year, every year. The
NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools
and public higher-education institutions in any subject area. The proposed work should engage students
in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter.
The work should also improve students' habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced
placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. The grant amount is
$5,000.Applicants must be practicing U.S, public-school teachers in grades pre-K through 12; or publicschool education support professionals; or faculty or staff at public higher-education institutions.
Preference will be given to applicants who serve economically disadvantaged students. Preference will
also be given to members of the National Education Association. The NEA Foundation especially
encourages grant applications from teachers with less than seven years of experience in the profession,
and/or education support professionals. For more information, go to:
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/
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UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation to Offer Medical Assistance Grants
Deadline: Open. The UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation ( http://www.uhccf.org/ ) is offering
support to meet the needs of children across the United States with assistance grants for medical
services not fully covered by health insurance. Parents and caretakers across the country will be eligible
to apply for grants of up to $5,000 for healthcare services that will help improve their children's health and
quality of life. Examples of the types of medical services covered by UHCCF grants include speech
therapy, physical therapy, and psycho- therapy sessions; medical equipment such as wheelchairs,
braces, hearing aids, and eyeglasses; and orthodontia and dental treatments. Any child 16 years old or
younger living in any UnitedHealthcare region of the United States and in need of financial assistance for
healthcare services will be considered eligible for a grant. Families must meet economic guidelines,
reside in the United States, and be covered by a commercial health insurance plan. For program
guidelines and eligibility requirements, visit the UHCCF Web site. http://www.uhccf.org/
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Strengthen Nonprofit Community
Agencies
Deadline: Various. United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania ( http://www.uwsepa.org/ ) has announced
a new Agency Assistance/Emergency Fund to strengthen and support human services agencies in the
region. United Way will award grants of up to $10,000 to fund agencies' efforts to sustain high levels of
quality in their work. Grants will also be available to agencies for one-time emergency expenses such as
a broken furnace or an unanticipated, temporary upsurge in clients seeking services. To be eligible for an
Agency Assistance/Emergency Fund grant, an agency must provide services in at least one of the areas
in which United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania focuses its work: success in school, adult selfsufficiency, and/or independent living for seniors. United Way will accept applications for emergency
assistance grants at any time until the fund has been exhausted. More information on eligibility
requirements and how to apply for a grant. http://www.uwsepa.org/
Maddie's Fund Announces New Spay/Neuter and Medical Equipment Grants Programs
Deadline: Open. Maddie's Fund ( http://www.maddiesfund.org/ ), a family foundation established to help
fund the creation of a "no-kill nation," is offering new spay/neuter grants for U.S. counties with Live
Animal Release Rates of 40 percent or less -- counties where animal control and rescue shelters are
euthanizing 60 percent or more of the total shelter population of dogs and cats. These grants will provide
up to $200,000 over two years. Applicants must submit a proposal outlining a county spay/neuter
program that targets problem areas which generate high shelter admissions of dogs or cats. Counties
must have a human population of 50,000 or more. The lead agency can be a 501(c)(3) animal welfare
organization, a municipal animal control agency, or a veterinary medical association. Surgeries can be
performed in nonprofit spay/neuter clinics, governmental spay/neuter clinics, or private veterinary
hospitals. Maddie's Fund has also announced that grants for medical equipment are now available to any
adoption-guarantee shelter that is located in the United States and employs at least one full-time
veterinarian. Adoption-guarantee shelters save all of the healthy and treatable animals under their care,
with euthanasia reserved only for unhealthy & untreatable animals. Grant size is determined by the
impact the grant will have on saving the healthy and treatable shelter dogs and cats in the community.
For more information about Maddie's Spay/Neuter or Medical Equipment grants, visit the Maddie's Fund
Web site. RFP Link: http://www.maddiesfund.org/
Lobbying Disclosure Act is in Effect
The Lobbying Disclosure Act, 2006-134 went into effect on January 1, 2007. Unless an exemption
applies, Act 134 requires organizations that engage a lobbyist, or engage in lobbying on their own behalf,
to file a Registration Statement with the Bureau of Commissions, Elections and Legislation within 10 days
of engaging in lobbying. While there are certain exemptions from Act 134, nonprofit organizations are not
exempt as a category and generally must register if they spend more than $2,500 per quarter.
Accordingly, nonprofit organizations must examine Act 134 to determine whether they are required to
register. For more information on Act 134: www.pano.org/publicpolicy. Registration forms and related
instructions are available at the Pennsylvania Department of State’s website,
www.dos.state.pa.us/campaignfinance.
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National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) -- Allstate Education and Job Training Fund
There are no deadlines for submissions. The Education and Job Training Assistance Fund is a fund
established by the Allstate Foundation, in partnership with the NNEDV Fund, to channel small grants to
survivors of domestic violence in order to achieve their educational and job-related goals. The NNEDV
Fund will disburse grants of up to $1,000 per application. Local domestic-violence programs can submit
applications on behalf of a domestic-violence survivor. For more information, go to:
http://www.nnedvfund.org/default.asp?Page=103
The Lutheran Community Foundation CharityFinder is an online charitable giving tool designed to
serve as a bridge between Lutheran nonprofits, Foundation donors and the general public. From the
Foundation’s website (www.TheLCF.org ), visitors will be able to connect with Lutheran non-profits whose
programs and services match their own charitable giving interests. LCF donors and the general public will
be able to search CharityFinder’s list of Lutheran organizations based on a variety of criteria: services
offered, populations served, geographic location, and by keywords in an organization’s mission and
program descriptions. General eligibility guidelines for creating an organizational profile include: Any
Lutheran, charitable nonprofit organization may submit an organizational profile for listing in
CharityFinder. Charities must be affiliated with the ELCA and/or recognized by the LCMS or other
Lutheran church body. Congregations are not eligible for listing in CharityFinder, nor are charities based
outside the United States. Listing in CharityFinder will be approved solely at the discretion of the
Lutheran Community Foundation. Each month, thousands of people visit the Foundation’s website to
explore charitable giving opportunities. By profiling your organization on CharityFinder, you can broaden
awareness of your Organization’s services as well as your needs. http://www.thelcf.org/
Philadelphia Foundation Announces New Grantmaking Focus
The Philadelphia Foundation) has announced that it is changing its grantmaking focus to strengthen
nonprofit effectiveness -- enabling nonprofits to better plan for growth in programs and services that meet
critical needs and making it easier for them to apply for funding. Starting in January, the community
foundation will direct its grantmaking to capacity building, leadership development, and civic engagement
around the most-pressing issues facing the region -- areas that are crucial to the health of the nonprofit
sector but typically receive less funding. The change will establish the foundation as a dedicated funding
source for initiatives such as strategic planning, organizational restructuring, and financial assessment,
which nonprofits often cannot afford. "It is exactly this type of funding that will help [nonprofits in the
region] not only do their work better but do it on a larger scale," said Nancy Burd, the foundation's vice
president for grantmaking services. The foundation will also restructure its application process so that
organizations can apply throughout the year instead of by a specified date in the spring or fall. The new
application criteria and guidelines will be more streamlined, and officials anticipate a shorter response
time for grant decisions. Foundation president R. Andrew Swinney said the new approach developed out
of a realization that philanthropy in the Philadelphia region has changed dramatically in the past decade.
"In today's philanthropic landscape, where ever more organizations are competing for limited dollars,
foundations such as ours must examine what investment of monies will have the greatest long- term
impact," he said. "And the greatest impact can be found in supporting the development of well-run, wellstaffed organizations that take the time to evaluate their work and plan for their future." (
http://www.philafound.org/
The Education and Job Training Assistance Fund is a fund established by The Allstate Foundation, in
partnership with National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund, to channel small $1,000 grants to
survivors of domestic violence in order to achieve their educational and job related goals. It is their hope
that this will allow survivors greater independence over their financial lives and increase their options for
their livelihood. Any survivor of domestic violence is eligible to apply; however, we are requesting that the
application be completed by a local Domestic Violence Program or a Domestic Violence Coalition to be
accepted. Eligible Domestic Violence Coalitions must be a statewide nonprofit organization committed to
ending domestic violence by promoting social change through public policy advocacy, and provide
domestic violence shelters with training and technical assistance that coordinates community responses
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to domestic violence and systems-based advocacy within the legal, healthcare, homeless and social
services communities. Grants can fund Licensing fees (nursing, social work, etc), Books and supplies for
school, Job skills training (e.g., resume building, interview preparation, clothing),Tuition; Requirements for
jobs (e.g., uniforms, tools); Registration fees; Temporary child care so that the applicant can attend
school, take a class, or look for employment; Public Transportation; and Rental fees for computer time at
a computer center. http://www.nnedvfund.org/default.asp?Page=103
Applications Available for Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams Grants for High School Invention Projects
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams ( http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/ ) is a national grants initiative of the
Lemelson-MIT Program that works to foster inventiveness among high school students. InvenTeams
composed of high school students, teachers, and mentors are asked to collaboratively identify a problem
that they want to solve, research the problem, and then develop a prototype invention as an in-class or
extracurricular project. InvenTeams projects have spanned many fields, from assistive devices to
environmental technologies and consumer goods. Applicants are encouraged to consider the problems or
needs of the world's poorest people (those earning $2/day) in brainstorming project ideas. Up to twentythree grants of up to $10,000 each will be awarded to selected teams. Grant funding is intended for
research, materials, and learning experiences related to developing the team's invention. High school
science, mathematics, and technology teachers -- or teams of teachers -- at public, private, and
vocational schools are eligible to apply. Intra- and inter-school collaborations are welcome to apply.
Teams range in size from a small extracurricular club of five members to entire classes of thirty or more
students; there are no team size requirements. In recognition of their dedication, teachers who facilitate
extracurricular invention projects can designate up to $2,000 of their grant toward a teacher's stipend.
Applying for an InvenTeams grant is a two-tiered process: the initial application is available online each
fall (for grants awarded the following academic year) and is due the following spring. Selected finalists are
notified in the summer and asked to complete a final application due in September. Small project
development grants (up to $500 each) are available to help develop final applications. Visit the program's
Web site for complete program information and application procedures. RFP Link:
http://web.mit.edu/inventeams/apply.html
Allstate Education and Job Training Fund Offers Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence
Deadline: Open. The Allstate Foundation has partnered with the National Network to End Domestic
Violence Fund ( http://www.nnedvfund.org/ ) to establish the Education and Job Training Assistance
Fund. The fund channels small grants to survivors of domestic violence in order to achieve their
educational and job-related goals. Survivors can receive up to $1,000 for specific educational and
training needs. The fund is intended to help survivors achieve greater independence over their financial
lives as well as establish options for themselves in the future. The Allstate Foundation has committed
$75,000 to the fund and plans to contribute an additional $75,000 later this year, with additional funding in
subsequent years. The Education and Job Training Assistance Fund supports career- advancement
activities such as professional licenses, workforce tools, and additional job training. Specific examples
include licensing fees (nursing, social work, etc); books and supplies for school; job skills training (e.g.,
resume building, interview preparation, clothing); tuition; requirements for jobs (e.g., uniforms, tools);
registration fees; temporary child care so that the applicant can attend school, take a class, or look for
employment; public transportation; and rental fees for computer time at a computer center. Any survivor
of domestic violence is eligible to apply, although the fund requests that the application be completed by a
local domestic violence program or a domestic violence coalition. Domestic violence coalitions and local
programs must contact the NNEDV Fund to request an Education and Job Training Fund application
form. Visit the NNEDV Fund Web site for complete program information, a list of domestic violence
coalitions, and FAQs. RFP Link: http://www.nnedvfund.org/default.asp?Page=103
Federal Funding for Community Initiatives
The White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has released a new booklet, "Federal
Funds for Organizations That Help Those in Need," designed to provide basic "how-to" information to
assist community-based organizations identify and apply for Federal grants for expanding and
maintaining their community service programs. The booklet lists over 170 Federal programs of interest to
small faith-based and community groups. The programs are organized into general categories and
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include Federal programs that accept direct grant applications, as well as State and locally administered
Federal programs.
www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/GrantCatalog2005.pdf (PDF - 1,680 KB)
Child Welfare Training Offered in Pennsylvania
The University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work has developed the Pennsylvania Child Welfare
Training Program to offer training, technical assistance, and evaluation services for child welfare
administrators, supervisors, and caseworkers throughout Pennsylvania. Free online training in general
child welfare topics such as child development, mental health issues, and interviewing skills is also
available.
www.pacwcbt.pitt.edu
Spanish Child Welfare Terms
Child Welfare Information Gateway now offers a list of more than 130 Spanish/English child welfare terms
on its website. The list was developed with the assistance of professional translators and bilingual child
welfare professionals from many different regions. Wherever possible, a preferred term as well as several
acceptable options are offered. Consistent with priorities set forth by the Children’s Bureau, a special
effort was made to select or create family-positive, strength-based terms.
English to Spanish:
www.childwelfare.gov/glossary/terms_english_spanish_a-b.cfm
Spanish to English:
www.childwelfare.gov/glossary/terms_spanish_english_a.cfm
Microsoft-AAPD Federal IT Internship: Offered by Microsoft Corporation ( http://www.microsoft.com/
) and AAPD, this program is an eleven-week paid summer internship in Washington, D.C., that gives
college/university students with disabilities the opportunity to gain real-world work experiences and
further enhance their employment opportunities, while also providing them with an opportunity to perfect
their information technology skills. Applicants must be college or university students enrolled in an
associate's or bachelor's degree program when they begin the internship program; have completed at
least one semester of college credits at the time of the application; and be a U.S. citizen. Individuals age
18 or older are encouraged to apply. The ten selected participants will receive a $2,500 stipend;
transportation expenses to and from Washington, D.C.; and free accessible housing. Visit the AAPD
Web site for complete program information and application procedures. http://www.aapddc.org/awards/leadership.php#ip
Visionaries Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of media to tell stories of the
people and organizations making positive social change throughout the world. The Visionaries is
presented by public television station WYBE, Philadelphia, and distributed to public television stations
throughout the US by the National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA). To apply to
have your nonprofit organization profiled on the show, visit:
http://www.visionaries.org/get_profiled/index.html
Water Resource Education Network (WREN)
WREN offers funds for watershed groups to attend water resources education/management trainings
and conferences. 5% match required. http://wren.palwv.org/grants/scholar.html
WREN also offers Opportunity Grants for "great, last minute ideas" relating to watershed education or
drinking water protection. Match: none. Average Award: $100-$250
http://wren.palwv.org/grants/grants_wren.html
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AT&T Announces $100 Million Internet Access, Technology Initiative
AT&T, Inc. and its philanthropic arm, the AT&T Foundation, have announced a three-year, $100 million
program to provide in-home Internet and technology access to low-income families and underserved
communities across the country. Through the AT&T AccessAll program, the company will provide
technology packages, including Internet access, to fifty thousand low-income families in collaboration with
One Economy Corporation, Habitat for Humanity affiliates, and nonprofit providers of services for lowincome families. The initiative will also supply families with one-on-one technology instruction in many
locations through its AT&T Pioneers program, through which active and retired employees perform
community outreach projects. The initiative is funded by approximately $70 million in grants and
contributions from AT&T and the foundation and a $30 million in-kind donation of Internet access from the
company. Other partners include Dell, Siemens, Intel, and the Corporation for National and Community
Service. http://att.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7736
Information on the Faith-Based Sector. The Roundtable on Religion and Social Welfare Policy
engages and informs government, religious and civic leaders about the role of faith-based organizations
in our social welfare system by means of nonpartisan, evidence-based discussions on the potential and
pitfalls of such involvement. Its Web site includes related news, reports, event listings, and a digest of
federal grants available to faith-based and community organizations. For further information or to register
for the newsletter, go to: http://www.religionandsocialpolicy.org/.
Programs Alleviating Hunger Funded
The Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants to programs addressing hunger and its causes in
the United States and around the world. Grants support efforts in the following five program areas:
Direct Food Relief, Development Assistance, Public Policy Advocacy, Hunger Education and
Interpretation, and Lifestyle Integrity. The proposed activities should benefit poor people, especially
women, racial-ethnic persons, or other disadvantaged groups, and those benefiting should be involved
in the planning and implementation of these activities. The application deadlines for U.S. programs are
July 15 and December 15, annually. International program requests are reviewed throughout the year.
Visit the website listed above for more information. http://www.pcusa.org/hunger/grants.htm
Source Reduction Assistance (SRA) Grants Program. Environmental Protection Agency announces
funds to support source reduction/pollution prevention and/or resource conservation activities such as:
reducing hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants entering waste streams or otherwise
released into the environment (including fugitive emissions) prior to recycling, treatment, or disposal.
Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, independent school
districts, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, nonprofit
organizations, and private institutions of higher education. The deadlines for proposals vary by region.
Approximately $163,000 is available for each region. A match is required. For further information, contact
Maryann Helferty at (215) 814-3299 or helferty.maryann@epa.gov ; or go to:
http://www.epa.gov/region03/p2/grants.htm
Captain Planet Foundation Offers Funding for Youth Environmental Projects
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Deadline: Various. The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation ( http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/ ) is
to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youth. The foundation's objective is
to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually
and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through
environmental education, the foundation believes that children can achieve a better understanding and
appreciation of the world in which they live. The foundation offers small grants of $500 or less, as well as
a limited number of grant awards ranging from $500 to $2,500 each. Applicants must be at least 18 years
old to submit a proposal. Deadlines for submitting grant applications are June 30, September 30,
December 31, and March 31. Grant proposals are reviewed over a period of three months from the date
of the submission deadline. Visit the Captain Planet Foundation Web site for complete program
information and guidelines. http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/
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improvement. 2.) Logic Model Builder: a step-by-step guide for articulating and connecting
organizational or program goals, resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes. & 3.) Evaluation Plan
Builder: transfers key data from the Logic Model Builder and moves from goal-setting to identification of
evaluation questions, indicators, and data collection strategies for evaluating program outcomes and
implementation. http://www.innonet.org/index.php?section_id=64&content_id=185
Free Emergency Succession Plan Template. The Center for Nonprofit Advancement has developed
and is making available to the nonprofit community a free emergency succession plan template. The
template includes plans for short-term, long-term and permanent executive director changes. For further
information, go to: http://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/information4812/information.htm.
Funding Alert is a free service of the Office of Partnerships and Grants Development. To start your own
online subscription to Funding Alert, simply register with DC.Gov and subscribe at DCDocs
http://dc.gov/registration/dcdocs.asp. For archives, visit http://opgd.dc.gov, Information, Grant Funding
Alerts.
Cingular
Cingular supports community—based programs and organizations that address educational, cultural, and
social issues that affect the quality of life in the communities where we work and live. We base our
contributions on the merits of the requesting organization and project, with emphasis given to: Nurturing
programs that inspire creativity in youth and adults, or that focus specifically on teaching/developing
modes of expression; Proposals that are project—specific rather than requests to underwrite operating,
capital, or endowment budgets; Projects that stimulate partnerships among various organizations to
work cooperatively and collaboratively for lasting solutions; & Projects with well-defined goals and a clear
picture of the need with specific evaluation results. Organizations seeking philanthropic support from
Cingular must demonstrate or submit: Policy that all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex
(gender) age, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin are included; Fiscal responsibility (applicant
must submit budget information for the program or project as well as a current financial statement);
Information on other sources of support; Copy of the organization's 501(c)(3) or 509(a) tax-exempt
status. http://www.cingular.com/about/charitable_contribution_guidelines
The Aaron Copland Fund for Music Performing Ensembles Program
The postmark deadline for applications for each calendar year is June 30. The Program's objective is
to support organizations whose performances encourage and improve public knowledge and
appreciation of serious contemporary American music. Funds are available for General Operating
Support or Project Support to professional performing ensembles with a history of substantial
commitment to contemporary American music and with plans to continue that commitment. Applicants
must meet the following requirements: Non-profit tax-exempt status; Performance history of at least
two years at the time of application; At least 20% of the ensemble's programming (in terms of duration)
for the preceding 2 seasons consists of contemporary American music; Demonstrated commitment to
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contemporary American music. It is advised that organizations whose primary mission does not
include the performance of new American music apply only for Project Support. Individuals, student
ensembles, festivals and presenters without a core ensemble are not eligible. Grants will not be made
for the purpose of commissioning composers. In general, grants range from $1,000 to $20,000.
http://www.amc.net/resources/grants/performing.html
Jimmy Buffet’s Singing for Change grants
Singing for Change... improving the quality of life for people and empowering individuals to make positive
changes in their communities. Singing for Change offers competitive grants to progressive, communitybased, nonprofit organizations that address the root causes of social and environmental problems.
Proposals are by invitation only. SFC Charitable Foundation, Inc. does not accept unsolicited requests. If
you think your project fits our guidelines, please submit a one page letter of interest describing your
organization and your project. These initial letters of interest may be submitted at any time and are
reviewed on an ongoing basis. http://margaritaville.com/SFC.php
Government Grants for Faith- and Community-Based Organizations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) at the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services offers several resources to assist faith- and community-based organizations
in navigating the system of Federal grants. Training and technical assistance on the grant process,
including the SAMHSA Grant-Writing Manual, are available on the SAMHSA website. In connection with
this effort, SAMHSA periodically offers regional workshops on writing grants. A listing of available
resources and information about the workshops can be found on the website:
www.samhsa.gov/FBCI/fbci.aspx
The Department of Justice also offers funding resources and training for faith- and community-based
organizations. The Accessing Resources for Community and Faith-based Organizations (ARC)
initiative is a training and technical assistance program funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, and operated by the National Training and Technical
Assistance Center. A Federal funding toolkit, links to Federal funding sources, and more are available on
their website: http://arc.nttac.org
Youth Venture invests in the ideas of young people, ages 12-20, who create, launch, and lead
sustainable community-benefiting clubs, businesses, and organizations. More than 600 teams of young
people have started Ventures around the United States. Youth Venture is a national movement of young
people who are proving that their dreams, creativity, and abilities make a positive difference to
communities across the nation. The Youth Venture Grant Program provides grants to young people (ages
12 to 20) who have a dream or identify a need in their school or community, develop an idea and then,
with a team, launch their own community-minded organizations to address that dream or need. Each
venture team must have an Ally - a caring adult who advises the team. Grants of up to $1,000 are
provided to help launch the organization. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?tg=articles&topics=43&new=0&newc=0
Online Fundraising. MissionFish has the mission to create innovative technology-based solutions that
help nonprofits find efficient, new sources of unrestricted funding. Since 2003, it has helped nonprofits
raise almost five million dollars through eBay's online auctions. After registering their organizations for
free, nonprofits appear in the MissionFish database of benefiting organizations for eBay auctions. eBay
sellers pick a nonprofit and a percentage to share for each sale. Once the nonprofit accepts, bidding
begins. The seller gets paid by the buyer and ships the item, per usual. MissionFish collects the donation,
pays the nonprofit, and provides a tax receipt. For further information, go to: http://www.missionfish.org.
Free GED Program for College-bound Students Available
Comcourse announces that its free GED program is available for individuals who are seeking to enter
college. The system provides a complete course of study in all of the subject areas. It is self-paced,
and requires only an Internet connection. It is open to anyone. As part of our 'No Adult Left Behind'
initiative, Comcourse is offering an immediate opportunity for serious and motivated adults to get back
on the educational track," stated David Grebow, Comcourse Chief Learning Officer. "With the support
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of local and national GED nonprofit educational centers, Comcourse is able to provide the most
extensive on-demand free GED preparation program available today," said James Chellis, Comcourse
CEO. The online GED classes are delivered in Comcourse's industry-leading virtual learning
environment, the Comcourse LMS. Applicants need only complete a brief, one page application, and
are immediately provided with a username and password which gives access to the full site.
http://www.gedforfree.com/
NIH and Grants.gov Offer Interim Solution for Mac OS X Users
Grants.gov and NIH have created a Citrix server solution that allows Mac OS X users to complete their
Grants.gov online application packages. http://www.grantstation.com/index.asp#twenty
Libri Foundation -- Books for Children Grant Program
Three deadlines per year: March 15, July 15, and November 15. The Libri Foundation is a nationwide
nonprofit organization that donates new, quality hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries
in the United States through its Books for Children program. Libraries may qualify on an individual basis.
In general, a library should serve a population under 10,000 (usually under 5,000), have a very limited
budget, be in a rural area, and have an active children's department. Please note: "Rural" is usually
considered to be at least 30 miles from a city with a population over 40,000. Up to $700 per award. The
foundation matches local contributions on a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth of
new, quality hardcover children's books through the foundation's Books for Children program. For more
information, go to: http://www.librifoundation.org
Barnes and Noble Corporate Contributions Program
Barnes & Noble, a bookstore chain that has stores nationwide, supports nonprofit organizations that
focus on literacy, the arts, and education (K-12) in the communities where company stores are
located. Funded organizations must be willing to work with the local stores on in-store programming.
As part of our commitment to good corporate citizenship, Barnes & Noble considers requests for
national and local support from non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts or education (K12). In addition, Barnes & Noble is committed to literary-based sponsorships and seeks to partner with
organizations that focus their core businesses on higher learning, literacy and the arts, on a national
level as well as regionally and locally.
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) recently launched its redesigned
website to provide expanded coverage on a wide range of juvenile issues, including child protection. A
topical index makes it easier for users to locate targeted information on specific issues of interest. The
resources available on each topic include information on funding, programs, events, and conferences, as
well as full-text documents for download. A separate section provides a listing of current OJJDP funding
vehicles and links to other Federal funding resources. Another section offers a wide range of statistical
information, including data analysis tools and a compendium of national datasets. http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org
Funding Basics for Nonprofit Organizations
Nonprofit organizations that need assistance in negotiating the grant process can find guidance from a
newly revised handbook published by the Empowerment Resource Network. The book, "Raising
Resources: A More-Than-Fundraising Workshop Handbook," covers the whole funding process from
establishing nonprofit status and crafting a mission statement to developing budgets and finance plans,
identifying appropriate funding sources, and writing fundraising letters and grant proposals. Other topics
covered include using volunteers and forming strategic partnerships. A list of resources is also provided.
www.acton.org/cec/raising_resources.pdf
Highmark eHealth Collaborative Announces First Initiative for Pennsylvania Physicians
Deadline: Open. Pennsylvania health insurer Highmark, Inc. has announced a major grant to the
Pittsburgh Foundation to establish the Highmark eHealth Collaborative, which will work to encourage the
adoption of information technology in patient care in order to improve patient safety and quality while
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increasing cost efficiency. The first major project of the collaborative is to provide funding to physicians to
help reduce the initial cost of acquiring ePrescribing/eHealth Record technology for their practices.
Funding will be used to help physicians acquire and use electronic technology systems such as a
personal computer, PDA, electronic tablet, or digital pen to generate and transmit electronically
prescriptions to pharmacies. In order to qualify for funding, an applicant must be a Pennsylvania-licensed
physician who prescribes medicines and whose main practice locations are in western or central
Pennsylvania. The collaborative will pay up to 75 percent of the cost for a physician's office to acquire,
install, and implement the electronic technology system, up to a maximum of $7,000 per physician, with
the physician's practice to pay the remaining balance. Depending on the amount of funding received by
each physician, it is expected that funding will be available for 4,000 to 6,000 physicians. For more
information about the collaborative, a list of eligible counties, and application guidelines and procedures,
see the program's Web site. https://www.highmark.com/ and http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org/
Bowerman Track Renovation Program
Requests are reviewed quarterly and will be accepted on an ongoing basis through May 31, 2009.
Administered by Nike's Community Affairs department, the program provides matching cash grants to
community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks
anywhere in the world. Special consideration will be given to existing running tracks in need of repair or
refurbishment, and tracks located in low and moderate-income communities. Matching grants of up to
$50,000 are provided, and approximately $200,000 will be distributed each year.
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman
The Andrus Family Fund supports social change through a variety of programs, including their
Community Reconciliation program, which addresses hate violence and police-community relations; and
After Foster Care Transitions program. Eligible applicants include nonprofit, faith-based, and communitybased organizations. There is no deadline date for applications. For further information, contact the Fund
at (212) 687-6978 or info@affund.org; or go to: http://www.affund.org.
Youth Anti-Violence. The Allstate Foundation supports programs aligned with three focus areas: safe
and vital communities, including youth anti-violence programs; tolerance, inclusion and diversity; and
economic empowerment. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There is no deadline date for
applications. For further information, contact the Allstate Foundation at (703) 385-6600 or; or go to:
http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundationmain.htm.
Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund, a program of the Talbots Charitable Foundation, will award
$100,000 in scholarships to women determined to finally get that college degree. Five women will each
be awarded $10,000 scholarships, and 50 women will each be awarded $1,000 scholarships. All
applicants must be seeking an undergraduate degree from an accredited two- or four-year college or
university, or vocational-technical school. Only applicants seeking a bachelor's degree from a four-year
college or university are eligible to receive a $10,000 award. Scholarship awards are based primarily on
financial need and previous achievements for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at
least 10 years ago. http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp?BID=&h=
Free Grant Writing Tools. Non-Profit Guides offers web-based grant-writing tools for nonprofits,
charitable, educational, public, and other community-minded groups and/or organizations. Guides are
designed to assist organizations through the grant-writing process. For further information, go to:
http://www.npguides.org.
Food Lion Charitable Foundation
Support for nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the communities in the Eastern U.S. served by
Food Lion stores. (Visit the company's website at www.foodlion.com to access the "Store Locator.") The
Foundation's general grantmaking categories include primary and secondary education, feeding the
hungry, and local charitable organizations. Preference is given to organizations that involve company
employees. Grant requests are accepted at any time and are reviewed quarterly. Visit the website listed
above for more information. http://charitablefoundation.foodlion.org/
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Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI). Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
works with Veterans Affairs program managers to explore and develop new projects and partnerships
between Veterans Affairs, faith and community-based organizations in an effort to expand services to
veterans. For further information about the center and its mission, go to: http://www1.va.gov/opa/fbci/.
The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) in Child Abuse Response and Prevention offers free
online training sessions for individuals and groups on a variety of child abuse topics. In these courses,
national experts from such fields as law, child development, and law enforcement and investigation serve
as presenters. Each online course ranges from 1 to 3 hours and includes a pretest, PowerPoint
presentation, and posttest. The following courses are currently available online:
* Child Development 101
* Child Sexual Abuse: A Judicial Perspective
* Developmental Perspectives on Child Sexual Behavior in Children and Adolescents
* Interviewing Preschool Children
* Law Enforcement's Response to Child Sexual Abuse
* Profiling the Child Molester
* Providing Expert Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
* Standards for Prevention Programs
* Teaching With Teddy
* The Emotional Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
* The Medical & Developmental Effects of Domestic Violence on Children
* Working with the Non-Offending Caregiver
NCAC's Academy Online is supported by grants from the U.S. Department of Justice. Courses are
available online from the NCAC Academy Online website at www.nationalcac2.org.
Free Online Resources. Innovation Networks Point K Learning Center is a new online destination
featuring practical tools and resources for nonprofit planning, evaluation, and action. Point K features a
suite of free web-based tools to help organizations plan and evaluate their efforts, learn what works,
improve their effectiveness, and better serve their communities. For further information, go to:
http://www.innonet.org/index.php?section_id=4&content_id=16.
INDEPENDENT SECTOR recommends that each charitable organization take the following steps to
demonstrate accountability. Adapt them to fit your unique circumstances:
1. Develop a Culture of Accountability and Transparency
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/1_Culture.html
2. Adopt a Statement of Values and Code of Ethics
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/2_Statements.html
3. Adopt a Conflict of Interest Policy
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/3_Conflicts.html
4. Ensure that the Board of Directors Understands and Can Fulfill Its Financial Responsibilities
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/4_Financials.html
5. Conduct Independent Financial Reviews, Particularly Audits
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/5_FinReviews.html NOTE
from Jack Owens Tax Alert: Checklist No. 5 encourages charities that are required to file a Form
990 or 990 PF and that have average annual revenues of $1,000,000 or more, to have an audit
conducted of their financial statements and operations. While this is certainly good advice, it
does not comply with Pennsylvania law. For example, Pennsylvania law requires charities that
solicit charitable contributions to have an audit when their gross national contributions equal
$125,000 or more per year. For charities with gross contributions of at least $50,000, but less
than $125,000, “reviewed” financial statements or an audit are required. For charities with gross
contributions less than $50,000, a compilation is sufficient.
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6. Ensure the Accuracy of and Make Public Your Organization’s Form 990
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/6_Form990.html
7. Be Transparent
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/7_Transparent.html
8. Establish and Support a Policy on Reporting Suspected Misconduct or Malfeasance
(“Whistleblower Protection Policy”)
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/8_Whistleblower.html
9. Remain Current with the Law
http://www.independentsector.org/issues/accountability/Checklist/9_Law.html
Tips and Techniques: A Plan is Essential - What Should It Look Like. The Source is offering a
sample online fundraising plan to help organizations save resources, focus their efforts and raise
money to support their efforts. Everyone needs a plan for online fundraising that includes goals,
strategies, metrics and a budget, but what does one look like? For further information, go to:
http://www.groundspring.org/learningcenter/groundspring-topic09.pdf
National Institute of Health. The purpose of the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research (POR) Career
Development Award (K23) is to support the career development of investigators who have made a
commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. Deadline Sept. 2, 2008.
This mechanism provides support for three to five years of supervised study and research for clinically
trained professionals who have the potential to develop into productive, clinical investigators focusing
on patient-oriented research. The goals of NIH-supported career development programs are to help
ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists are available in adequate numbers and in
appropriate research areas to address the Nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-05-143.html
Nonprofit Communications Plan. Spitfire Strategies has created SmartChart, a free online tool to help
organizations create and implement communications plans. For further information, go to:
http://www.smartchart.org/
Gifts In Kind International has applications to receive Lotus computer software. Donations
are limited to three copies of any product per organization per calendar year. Contact
information: GIKI, 333 North Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2632, 703 836-2121,
http://www.giftsinkind.org/newhome/directory.asp.
Support for Social Justice Issues. JEHT Foundation announces the availability of funds to
assistance programs or projects that promote: 1) alternatives to incarceration for non-violent
drug offenders, people with mental illness, youth and immigrants subject to detention and
deportation; 2) systemic change in arrest, conviction and sentencing policies and practices; 3)
systemic change in parole and probation policies and practices; 4) effective reentry planning and
programs at the federal, state and local levels; 5) removal of social and legal barriers to the
successful re-integration back into society of formerly incarcerated people; and 6) abolition of the
death penalty for juveniles and adults. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There
is no deadline date for applications. For further information, call (212) 965-0400 or
info@jehtfoundation.org; or go to:
http://www.jehtfoundation.org/application/applic1_overview.html
Education, Community, and Safety Issues. The Ford Motor Company Fund announces funds
to assists programs and projects that focus on the following areas: education, including K-12 and
higher education; community development, including diversity, youth, and cultural exhibitions;
and auto-related environment and safety. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations.
There are no deadlines for applications. For further information, go to:
http://www.ford.com/en/goodWorks/fundingAndGrants/fordMotorCompanyFund/default.htm.
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Community Technology Centers. Microsoft Community Affairs announces funds for improving lifelong
learning for disadvantaged young people and adults by providing technology skills through community
technology centers. A community technology center is a free or low-cost place (in a community center,
school, library, housing facility, etc.) where people of all ages and abilities can come to learn about
computers, use the Internet, explore new careers, further their education, or participate in community
activities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There is no deadline date for applications.
This initiative provides grants, software donations, technical assistance, and in-kind support. For further
information, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/
InventPA and the old NewPA.com have given way to an entirely new website that makes it even easier
to find information about Pennsylvania's economic development programs, businesses and
communities. Still named NewPA.com, we've taken the best of both sites, and created a fresh look with
new features to make the website easier to use. NewPA.com is now the central site for
Pennsylvania's Department of Community and Economic Development. We hope it will be easier
to find the information you're looking for through an improved search feature and reorganized content.
We've even made it easier for you to find grants and loans with our Funding & Program Finder:
http://www.newpa.com/programFinder.aspx
Community Development. Nehemiah Community Foundation supports projects that address the
following program areas: affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization; job training and
placement for low-and moderate-income individuals; and education. Eligible applicants include
nonprofit, community-based and faith-based organizations. Awards range from $1,000-$15,000. For
further information, contact Hazaiah Williams at hwilliams@nehemiahcorp.org; or go to:
http://www.nehemiahcorp.org/info_ncf.html.
Youth and Community Service Programs. The Janus Foundation announces funds to support
programs that focus on the following areas: 1) at-risk youth through education; and 2) community
service and volunteerism, to help communities reach greater levels of self-sufficiency, and impact the
lives of many in each community. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. For further
information, contact the foundation at (303) 333-3863 or janusfoundation@janus.com; or go to:
http://ww4.janus.com/Janus/Retail/StaticPage?jsp=jsp/Janushome/JanusFoundation.jsp.
The new Verizon Foundation Resource Center site offers training and online tools ranging from
strategies to enhance marketing and communications, to finding technology resources, to techniques to
increase fundraising. Nonprofits can now apply for over 1200 available training grants offered with
support of the Verizon Foundation. http://charitychannel.com/cu/2/verizon/grants/
Nonprofit Rules of Money and Finance. The Nonprofit Quarterly published an article by Clara Miller
based on a presentation she gave to a group of foundation representatives. The talk, presented as a
true/false test, challenged attendees to look at the rules of money and finance that govern the nonprofit
sector in comparison to the for-profit sector. To take the test and review the article; go to:
http://www.nonprofitquarterly.org/section/704.html
Grantmakers in Health: http://www.gih.org/15
A good place to learn about what our colleagues in health philanthropy are doing nationwide.
Community Technology Centers. Microsoft Community Affairs announces funds for improving lifelong
learning for disadvantaged young people and adults by providing technology skills through community
technology centers. A community technology center is a free or low-cost place (in a community center,
school, library, housing facility, etc.) where people of all ages and abilities can come to learn about
computers, use the Internet, explore new careers, further their education, or participate in community
activities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There is no deadline date for applications.
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This initiative provides grants, software donations, technical assistance, and in-kind support. For further
information, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/
The Emergency Fund. Funding Exchange makes grants in response to political crises or opportunities,
to make a difference in educating or mobilizing for social change. Emergency Fund grants have
supported rallies, mailings, printing and other costs associated with political organizing around quickly
developing situations. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Awards up to $1,000 is
available. For further information, contact The Emergency Fund at grants@fex.org, or go to:
http://www.fex.org/emergency.shtml.
Common Counsel’s Grassroots Exchange Fund (formerly Grantee Exchange Fund) provides
discretionary small grants (averaging from $300-$800) to build bridges between grassroots
organizations throughout the United States. The Grassroots Exchange Fund (GXF) was established to
encourage social change organizations to seek technical assistance from one another, and to help build
regional and national networks among organizations. GXF prioritizes grants to small community-based
groups seeking to meet face-to-face with other grassroots organizations, to build collaborative
campaigns, and to benefit from technical assistance opportunities. The program strives to meet three
major goals: 1.) To strengthen the ability of small organizations to participate in public debates; 2.) To
strengthen key cross-region and cross-sector movements; and 3.) To contribute to collaborative policy
victories in the realms of social, environmental and economic justice.
http://www.commoncounsel.org/pages/foundation.html#grantee
Fund for Wild Nature Offers Support for Environmental Action
The Portland, Oregon-based Fund for Wild Nature provides money for campaigns designed to
save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness
and biological diversity. The fund provides support for advocacy, litigation, public policy work,
development of citizen science, and similar endeavors, as well as media projects that have a
clear strategic value and a concrete plan for dissemination of the final product. The fund does
not support basic scientific research, private land acquisition, individual action or study, or
conferences. Special attention is given to ecological issues not currently receiving sufficient
public attention and funding. Proposals will only be accepted for projects in the United States,
Canada, and Mexico. The fund rarely provides grants to organizations with annual budgets
greater than $250,000. Visit the Fund for Wild Nature Web site for application guidelines and
procedures, as well as examples of previously funded programs. RFP Link:
http://fundwildnature.org/
Theatre Communications Group and International Theatre Institute Offer Travel Grants
The Theatre Communications Group /International Theatre Institute ( http://www.itiworldwide.org/ ) Travel Grants are designed to support cultural exchange and artistic
partnerships between theater professionals in the United States and their counterparts in
Russia and Eastern and Central Europe. Funded by the Trust for Mutual Understanding, the
program awards grants of $2,500 to theaters and individual theater professionals (artists,
administrators, and educators), which may used to cover transportation and living expenses
essential to the project (including research materials, communication costs, theater tickets,
and/or the services of an interpreter). Theaters applying on behalf of theater professional(s)
must meet the following requirements: be a U.S. not-for-profit with tax-exempt status;
demonstrate a professional orientation and high artistic standards; and employ professional
artists and administrators. In addition, all applicant theaters must participate in TCG's Annual
Fiscal Survey. Educational institutions are not eligible for funding through this program.
Individual theater professionals must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and wish to
initiate, continue, or deepen relationships with artists and/or theater companies in Russia and/or
Eastern and Central Europe. Theater professional(s) who are affiliated with a U.S. company that
will be involved in the international work must be sponsored by that theater and may not apply
as an individual. Grants will support travel in either direction between theater professionals in
the U.S. and their counterparts in Russia or Central/Eastern Europe, including Albania, Belarus,
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Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Georgia, Herzegovina, Hungary, Macedonia,
Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Russia, the Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Ukraine, and
Yugoslavia. Visit the TCG Web site for complete grant guidelines and application materials.
RFP Link: http://www.tcg.org/
Proposals Invited for Aetna Foundation Regional Community Health Grants Program
Deadline: Various. The Aetna Foundation, a philanthropic program of Hartford-based Aetna,
is inviting proposals for its Regional Community Health Grants Program. The program provides
funding focused on reducing disparities in health care among racial and ethnic populations in
eligible geographic areas.. Grant requests ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 that address one of
the following areas will be considered: 1) Cultural Competency: Training and education for
health- care professionals, including culturally appropriate End-Of-Life care training. Preference
will be given to organizations that require this training and can demonstrate participation and
pre-and post-training results. 2) Disease prevention, awareness, and delivery of culturally
sensitive care and services related to children's oral health, community-based screening,
treatment, and/or family education initiatives regarding the importance of dental care; diabetes
initiatives targeting individuals and families with prevention and healthy behavior modification
messages to help combat the growing incidence of type 2 diabetes in children and adults; and
screening, education, and outreach efforts to enhance early identification, diagnosis, and
treatment of depression in youth and adults. Only programs serving eligible geographic areas
are eligible to apply. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with evidence of IRS 501(c)(3)
designation or de facto tax-exempt status. Proposals are accepted only through the Aetna
Foundation's online system. See the foundation's Web site for complete program guidelines,
eligible geographic areas, regional deadlines, and application procedures. RFP Link:
http://www.aetna.com/foundation/
National Endowment for the Arts -- Grants for Arts Projects
See Web site for specific program application deadlines. Three programs fall under the Grants
for Arts Projects umbrella: 1.) Access to Artistic Excellence -- Encourages and supports artistic
creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in
communities throughout the country. 2.) Challenge America: Reaching Every Community FastTrack Review Grants -- Offer support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects
that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations -- those whose opportunities to
experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. 3.) Learning in
the Arts for Children and Youth -- Offers funding for projects that help children and youth acquire
appreciation, knowledge, and understanding of and skills in the arts. Projects must provide
participatory learning and engagement of students with skilled artists, teachers, and excellent
works of art. To be eligible, the applicant organization must: 1.) meet the endowment's legal
requirements, including having nonprofit, tax-exempt status at the time of application 2.) have a
three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline 3.) have submitted
acceptable final report packages by the due date(s) for all endowment grants previously
received. Funding Amount: Varies by program. See Web site for details.
http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP06/Presenting.html
Social Change. Common Counsel’s Grantee Exchange Fund (GXF) provides grants to
encourage social change organizations to seek technical assistance from one another, and to
help build regional and national networks among organizations. Grants cover training, travel or
conference expenses. Eligible applicants include grassroots, community-based organizations
working on economic, social justice, and environmental initiatives. There are no deadlines for
applications. Approximately 60 grants, ranging from $300-$800, are available each year. For
further information, contact GXF at 1221 Preservation Park Way, Suite 101, Oakland, CA 94612;
or go to: http://www.commoncounsel.org/pages/foundation.html#grantee.
OVC Hope Program: No deadlines. The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will provide up to $5,000 in funding to grassroots
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community- and faith-based victim service organizations and coalitions to improve outreach and
services to crime victims, through support of program development, networking, coalition
building, and service delivery. Funds may be used to develop program literature, train
advocates, produce a newsletter, support victim outreach efforts, and recruit volunteers. Since
the program was launched in November 2002, OVC has offered grants to grassroots,
nonprofit, community- and faith-based victim organizations and coalitions to improve
outreach and services to victims of crime. Through a series of roundtable meetings with
crime victims and victim advocates, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has become aware of
a growing body of grassroots, nonprofit, community- and faith-based victim organizations and
coalitions who are not linked to mainstream victim service programs and who do not have
access to traditional funding for services, outreach, and networking. Oftentimes, these
organizations need only a small amount of money and access to resources to expand and
enhance their outreach and services to crime victims. Established organizations and coalitions
that do not receive federal VOCA victim assistance grant funding and operate with $50,000 or
less in annual funding are eligible to apply. Eligible organizations and coalitions must be
operating for at least 1 year. Interested organizations should submit a letter of request on the
agency's letterhead to the OVC Director. The letter should include the following: Organization's
mission statement; Background information about the organization/coalition (e.g., how long in
existence, names and titles ; Statement of need ; Intended uses of funds ; Letters of support
(e.g., law enforcement, social services, victim services) to: Office for Victims of Crime, 810
Seventh Street NW., Washington, DC 20531. Tel.: 202-307-5983 Fax: 202-514-6383 and 202305-2440
WebSurveyor Extends Academic Grant Program
Deadline: Open. WebSurveyor Corporation, a provider of online surveys, has extended its
Academic Grant Program to two years and has made WebSurveyor 5.0, a new survey tool that
helps organizations gather and analyze mission-critical data, a part of the package. The
commercial value of the software provided is $60,000. WebSurveyor offers its Academic Grant
Program to academic institutions with a marketing, market research, general business, hotel
management, computer science, or social science curriculum. Grant recipients receive computer
software and support materials applicable for collegiate-level instruction of the practical use of
online surveys. Instructors at universities, colleges, community colleges, and private educational
institutions are eligible to apply. Applicants must teach at least one course where the use of
online surveys can be incorporated into the curriculum and students can be required to complete
hands-on exercises or team projects. Applicants cannot already be a WebSurveyor customer. A
limited number of schools are accepted into the program each year. Interested universities
should visit the Web-Surveyor Web site for complete program information and application
instructions. RFP Link: http://www.websurveyor.com/
List-Serve for Exempt Organizations. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a new
service to tax-exempt organizations – the EO Update Listserv. The listserv provides e-mail
updates from the IRS about issues of tax policy, services and available information that impact
tax-exempt organizations, such as: IRS news releases related to exempt organizations; new
forms, guidance and other publications; changes and additions to the IRS Charities and
Nonprofits site; and upcoming IRS training and outreach events. To subscribe, go to:
http://www.irs.gov/charities/page/0,,id=130596,00.html. A confirmation message will be sent via
e-mail. Please note: to verify your subscription, you must respond to this email.
Green Housing. Green Communities Initiative (GCI), a partnership of The Enterprise
Foundation and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), along with the American
Institute of Architects, the American Planning Association and leading corporate, financial and
philanthropic organizations, is a five-year, $550 million fund to build more than 8,500 homes
across the country that provide significant health, economic and environmental benefits to lowincome families and communities. Grants will be made for planning and implementation of green
housing development projects. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, public housing authorities,
and tribally designated housing entities; for-profit entities may participate though joint ventures
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with qualified organizations. Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted at any time. Approximately $1
million is available to make grants, ranging from $15,000-$50,000. For further information,
contact The Enterprise Foundation at green@enterprisefoundation.org or (410) 715-7433; or go
to: http://enterprisefoundation.org/resources/green/.
HSBC in the Community Foundation
Proposals may be submitted throughout the calendar year. Grant requests will be reviewed on a
rolling basis. HSBC established HSBC in the Community (USA) Inc. to carry out its mission with
a philanthropic strategy focused primarily on two critical issues: 1.)Education -- The foundation
defines education in its broadest terms and concentrates on underprivileged young people and
schools in economically deprived areas. Its focus is on K-12 public schools and postsecondary
institutions, as well as adult education, such as public-library programs and welfare-to-work
programs. 2.) The Environment -- The foundation will award grants to nonprofit organizations
that have programs targeting conservation, sustainable development, or environmental
education. It will consider support for programs that promote good environmental practices, and
programs that increase environmental public awareness. It also welcomes proposals for
programs focusing on preventing environmental degradation; scientific research on
environmental issues; and energy conservation, recycling, preservation of green spaces, waste
reduction, and ecological concerns. In line with federal regulations, the foundation can only
make grants to organizations registered with the IRS as 501(c)(3) public charities. In addition,
public schools and school districts or other government agencies are eligible to receive grants
under IRS rules. For more information, click here:
http://www.us.hsbc.com/inside/community/foundation/print.html
The Overbrook Foundation -- Youth Program
A letter of inquiry, no more than two pages in length, must be submitted to begin the process.
Letters are accepted throughout the year. The goal of the foundation's Youth Program is to
provide low-income adolescents and young adults with opportunities to develop leadership skills,
practice active citizenship, and foster creativity. The foundation supports programs that include a
direct-services component and/or leadership-development activities that encourage collective
action and advocacy, promote systemic social change, and build communication skills in young
people. The foundation makes grants only to organizations that meet Internal Revenue Code
501(c)(3) requirements as nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, or to qualified governmental units
or agencies. For more information, click here: http://www.overbrook.org/apply/apply.html
The IRS recently revised the 1023 form and now recommends that an organization have a
conflict of interest policy in place. To support organizations in this area, the IRS provides a
sample conflict of interest form. This can be found page 25 of the instructions for the 1023 form.
To find the instructions, click on http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1023.pdf.
Free Online Computer Training. GCF Global Learning offers online computer classes and
tutorials in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on their new and improved Web
site. It provides material on Computer Basics, Email Basics, Internet Basics, Microsoft Office,
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, OpenOffice.org Writer and much more. New features include:
free tutorials to learn at your own pace; tutorial search tool to find the material you want to learn;
free online classes to learn with the help of an online instructor; My GCF - your own personal
start-page - to find all class-related material and records; article search tool; Organizational
Member Program (OM); and Media Center. For further information, contact Courtney Hodgson,
Marketing Specialist for GCF Global Learning, at (919) 281-9195; or go to:
www.GCFLearnFree.org.
The Green Communities Initiative is a five-year, $550 million initiative to build more than 8,500
homes across the United States that provide significant health, economic, and environmental
benefits to low-income families and communities. A minimum of $1 million is available to
nonprofit organizations building affordable housing that promotes health, conserves energy and
natural resources, and provides easy access to jobs, schools, and services. The effort is a
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partnership of the Enterprise Foundation and the Natural Resources Defense Council, in
collaboration with the American Institute of Architects, the American Planning Association, and
others. Deadlines are rolling. For more information, visit
http://enterprisefoundation.org/resources/green.
The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program provides technical and financial assistance to
private landowners for habitat restoration on their lands. A variety of habitats can be restored to
benefit Federal trust species (for example, migratory birds and fish and threatened and
endangered species.) Normally the cost share is 50 percent (the Service and the landowner
each pay half of the project costs), but the percentage is flexible. Services or labor can qualify
for cost-sharing. 2000 expected awards, with nonprofit and for-profit both eligible.
http://partners.fws.gov/pdfs/05partnersgrants.gov.pdf
The Overbrook Foundation strives to improve the lives of people by supporting projects that
protect human and civil rights, advance the self sufficiency and well being of individuals and their
communities, and conserve the natural environment. Eligible applicants include nonprofit
organizations and qualified governmental units or agencies. Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted
at any time. For further information, go to: http://www.overbrook.org.
PA Business Leadership Network ( http://www.blnofpa.org ) informed us of these great FREE
online e-courses:
I. “At Your Service: Welcoming Customers with Disabilities": The Southeast Disability and
Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) has developed a free, fully accessible, on-line
course to present information on how to effectively serve customers with a variety of disabilities:
1.) Increase understanding of the needs and experiences of people with disabilities; 2.) Present
how to adjust general customer service standards to meet the needs of the customer with a
disability; 3.) Develop basic etiquette for interacting with a customer who has a disability; 4.)
Show how to comply with statutes regarding service to people with disabilities, particularly the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 508. The free course includes case studies
and tests. http://www.wiawebcourse.org/
II.
Access E-Learning: Access E-Learning (AEL) is a ten-module tutorial about making
distance education accessible for individuals with disabilities. AEL offers information on the most
common needs in distance education, and provides instruction in techniques that will enhance
the usability of online materials for all students. Registration is free. The ten modules of the
Access E-Learning (AEL) online tutorial are: 1.) Accessibility Issues of Disabilities in Distance
Education; 2.) Planning for Accessibility in Distance Education; 3.) Making PowerPoint Slides
Accessible; 4.) Making Video Accessible; 5.) Making Flash Accessible; 6.) Making Word
Documents Accessible; 7.) Making Excel Documents Accessible; 8.) Making PDF Documents
Accessible; 9.) Making HTML Files Accessible; 10.) Making Scripts and Java Accessible.
http://www.accesselearning.net/
Advocacy project announces the launch of its new Nonprofit Issues Blog. “Weblog” and “blog"
are popular terms to denote a website (or a portion of a website) that contains short, frequent
posts and Web links. The entries are usually sorted in reverse chronological order and archived
by category and date. OMB Watch's blog will cover a wide range of nonprofit issues and will be
updated throughout the week by OMB Watch staff. To access the blog, go to:
www.ombwatch.org/article/articleview/2543/1/301.
Each year The Multi-Arts Production Fund at Creative Capital provides $1 million in projectfocused grants to numerous US-based nonprofit organizations that are undertaking the
commissioning, development and/or production of a new work in theater, music
composition, dance, puppetry, opera and interdisciplinary performance. The MAP Fund
accepts applications from US-based nonprofit organizations that have been in existence for at
least 2 years. Individual artists may apply for a MAP grant if they are partnering with a US-based
501c3. MAP awards approximately 40 grants per year. MAP is a national grant; all states and
regions of the US are eligible to apply. The lead or generative artists on MAP-eligible projects
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must have been working at a professional level for at least 2-years. MAP grants are projectspecific; grants are not awarded for an organization’s general operating expenses or capital
campaigns. MAP funds all stages of the creation of a work, from early development to the world
premiere production. MAP does not fund the touring of an existing work. MAP funds individual
projects; it does not fund festivals. MAP does not fund strictly educational programs. The
average size of a MAP grant is $22,000. MAP funds approximately 7 percent of the total number
of applications we receive annually. http://www.mapfund.org/application/index.html
ASCAP Foundation Invites Applications for Young Jazz Composer Awards
Deadline: December 1, annually. The ASCAP Foundation ( http://ascapfoundation.org/ ) Young
Jazz Composer Awards are given annually to encourage talented young jazz composers.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have not reached
their 30th birthday by December 31. Only completely original music will be considered;
arrangements are not eligible. Compositions that have previously earned awards or prizes in
major national or international competitions are also ineligible. The winning composers will share
$20,000 in ASCAP Foundation awards. See the ASCAP Foundation Web site for complete
program guidelines and application requirements. RFP Link:
http://ascapfoundation.org/awards.html#youngjazz
Social Change. The Abelard Foundation supports organizations that reflect the communities in
which they are based; expand community control over economic, social, and environmental
decisions affecting the community's well-being; and build a strong informed voice on public
policy issues. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with annual budgets under
$400,000. There are no deadlines for applications for organizations east of the Mississippi.
General support grants range from $6,000-$12,000. For further information and to access the
online application, go to: http://www.commoncounsel.org/pages/foundation.html.
Self-Development. The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP)
supports grassroots projects that are developed, owned, and controlled by groups of poor,
oppressed, and disadvantaged people. Priority is given to local projects rather than regional,
statewide, or national projects. Eligible applicants include groups that are oppressed by poverty
or social systems, want to take charge of their own lives, have organized or are organizing to do
something about their own conditions, have decided that what they are going to do will produce
long term changes for their lives or communities, and will control the programs they own and will
benefit from them directly. There are no deadlines for applications. Grants range from $10,000$50,000. For further information, go to: http://www.pcusa.org/pcusa/wmd/sdop/.
Postsecondary Education. Lumina Foundation believes that education is the best way to help
people achieve their potential and improve our nation’s future. The Foundation supports
programs that affect access and attainment in postsecondary education – particularly among
traditionally underserved student groups. These students include 18- to 24-year-olds and adult
students who face barriers to education by virtue of their income, preparation or family
background. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for
applications. For further information, go to: http://www.luminafoundation.org/grants/index.html .
Audubon Announces Underwriting for Environmental School Programs
Looking for a unique blend of adventure and hands-on learning for students in kindergarten
through 12th, here is a free opportunity. Both public and private schools located within
southwestern Pennsylvania are eligible for complimentary and discounted environmental
education programs provided by the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania. These
discovery programs are being made available through a generous donation from the Dominion
Foundation and are being offered at either the school districts or at ASWP's Beechwood Farms
Nature Reserve in Fox Chapel. Grant opportunities are limited and schools will be chosen on a
competitive basis. ASWP is not just for the birds but for healthy forests, plants, wildlife diversity,
clean water, environmentally friendly development and green space preservation.
http://www.aswp.org/
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The Bollinger Foundation, a unique nonprofit organization created to provide financial
assistance to families of economic development, community development, and public
housing workers will be awarding its annual round of grants in June. Financial assistance is
available for the education and support of children who have lost a parent or guardian.
Attention and consideration is given only to families where the deceased or surviving parent or
guardian worked in the field of public housing, community development, or economic
development. http://www.bollingerfoundation.org
Video. Blockbuster supports programs that are related in some way to film and video, impact
children and families, or support a Blockbuster business objective (i.e., employment). Project
goals and evaluation plans must be clearly defined in the proposal. Eligible applicants include
nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for applications; requests are reviewed monthly.
For further information, go to:
http://www.blockbuster.com/corporate/displayAboutBlockbusterDetails.action?articleId=1082958
#CGG.
Johanna DeJesus shares with us the following RFPs from eschoolnews.com:
1.) Adobe Systems Inc. supports K-12 schools and nonprofits by donating up to four packages
of its latest software. Eligible organizations have a core mission that focus on at least one of the
following: improving K-12 student performance; developing curriculum for K-12 classrooms;
developing and providing K-12 teacher training and development; and working to prevent hunger
and homelessness. The program is managed by Gifts In Kind International. Requests are
reviewed every other month based on the primary services the organization provides.
Organizations may only apply once in a 12-month period. Contact:
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html
3.) Since 2002, Premier Assistive Technology Inc. has been offering its full suite of
Accessibility software products to educational and nonprofit organizations through its Breaking
Down Barriers to Assistive Technology grant program, which has benefited more than 1,300
school districts nationwide. To help meet the accessibility needs of students with learning and/or
visual disabilities, the program offers a range of software that reads printed text out loud. The
software suite includes titles such as Scan and Read Pro, Talking Calculator, Talking Word
Processor, Text to Audio, Ultimate Talking Dictionary, and more. Applicants have no obligation
to buy, but after the grant period has expired, applicants will have the option to pay a nominal
fee to continue the product maintenance, technical support, and upgrades. Grant applications
take two to three weeks to process. Contact: (815) 722-5961 or (517) 668-8188,
info@readingmadeeasy.com
http://www.premier-programming.com/grant/grantform.htm
4.) The Coca-Cola Foundation supports high-quality education and encourages new solutions
to the problems that impede educational systems today. It also supports programs that have
been proven to work. The foundation makes grants to public and private colleges and
universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher training programs, educational
programs for minority students, and global educational programs. The Coca-Cola Foundation
Board of Directors reviews funding proposals in quarterly meetings. All requests receive a
written response when the review process is complete. Contact: http://www2.cocacola.com/citizenship/foundation.html
5.) Earthwatch Institute, an international nonprofit organization founded in 1972, offers
fellowships for K-12 educators to join two-week field expeditions in the summer. Projects range
from archeological digs in Peru, to habitat studies in Oregon, to running transects through reefs
in the Bahamas. The institute aims to promote multidisciplinary science and social studies
curriculum in schools nationwide, as well as enrich teachers and enhance the academic
experience of students. While in the field, fellows work side by side with researchers on one of
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more than 60 ongoing research projects worldwide. In most cases, no special skills are
necessary. The institute is looking for adventuresome, curious, and innovative people who are
committed to lifelong learning. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but most decisions
are made during the spring. Contact: Matt Marino, (800) 776-0188 ext. 118,
EducationAwards@earthwatch.org
http://www.earthwatch.org/education/educator/fellowships.html
6.) The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF) has provided more than
$4.5 million to fund more than 125 projects at more than 45 institutions since it was founded in
1983. GAERF awards two types of grants: full grants and mini-grants. Mini-grants are awarded
for projects such as one-day workshops, specialized conferences, and the production of career
and educational materials. Funding is limited to $2,500 per project and may be submitted at any
time. Four mini-grants are awarded per year. Requests for mini-grant funding should be
submitted in the same manner as other foundation proposals. Contact: http://www.gaerf.org
7.) The National Education Association's Foundation for the Improvement of Education
(NFIE) now offers more than 300 small grants of $2,000 to $5,000 each on an ongoing, yearround basis. These Innovation Grants and Learning & Leadership Grants fund classroom
innovations or professional development for improved practice in public K-12 schools and
higher-education institutions. NFIE will award up to 250 Innovation grants worth $5,000 per year
and 75 Leadership & Learning grants ranging between $2,000 and $5,000. Grants will fund
activities for 12 months from the date of the award. Contact: (202) 822-7840
http://www.nfie.org/programs/howtoapply.htm
8.) Microsoft Corp. plans to commit more than $1 billion over the next five years to Unlimited
Potential (UP), a global initiative focused on providing technology skills to disadvantaged
individuals through community-based technology and learning centers. In the first round of UP
grants, Microsoft awarded $8.1 million in cash and software to 82 nonprofit organizations.
Initially, UP will provide funding to help community-based technology and learning centers hire
and train technology instructors. Subsequent phases of the initiative will offer an online global
support network delivering technology curriculum, research, tools, and help-desk services. UP
also will sponsor a global and regional awards program, which will invest in technology solutions
that deliver a social benefit. The awards are designed to encourage innovation and provide the
funding necessary to help the best technology solutions scale for broader use. Contact:
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply
9.) Lexmark's Print Art Education Program donates art-inspired lesson plans, CD-ROMs,
and printers to schools across the country to help children learn history, language arts, math,
and science. Through this program, Lexmark donates either a Lexmark Z53 or a Lexmark Z45
color art-quality inkjet printer to each elementary, middle, and high school in the district. The
hardware comes with a warranty and the proper cabling. With this technology, Lexmark also
donates a "Print Gallery" CD-ROM--the product of an exclusive collaboration between Lexmark
and the largest consortium of art museums in Europe. The disc includes software and
approximately 100 high-resolution works of art that allow the students to view, explore, and learn
about art masterpieces from the great museums of Europe. Each school also receives a
teacher's guide with sample lesson plans. This guide includes academic exercises that put the
CD to use in virtually every discipline, from art, to language, to social studies, to math and
science. In addition, program participants are eligible to receive one donated inkjet cartridge for
every three inkjet cartridges purchased. Every order is shipped free of charge. Contact: Maria
Gambrell, (859) 232-6707, mgambrel@lexmark.com http://printart.lexmark.com
10.) The Texas Instruments Foundation requires no special application form. Grants usually
range from $5,000 to $10,000, but the foundation has awarded some schools up to $100,000.
Approximately 65 awards are granted each year. Applicants are encouraged to submit one- or
two-page proposals that briefly outline the following: purpose of the organization, population
served, amount requested, how the requested funds will be used, how the proposal matches
funding interests of the foundation, and a copy of 501(c)(3) designation. Proposals are
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considered from civic, research, educational, health, welfare, charitable, and cultural
organizations that have been ruled to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code and that are not private foundations as defined by the code. Contact: (214) 4803221 http://www.ti.com/corp/docs/company/citizen/education
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Education Trust
No deadlines. MET provides funds to support classroom teachers in the areas of improving
classroom practices and increasing teachers’ mathematical knowledge. MET supports the
improvement of mathematics teaching and learning through the funding of grants, awards, and
other projects by channeling the generosity of contributors into classroom-based efforts that
benefit all students. The NCTM Lifetime Achievement Awards are presented annually following a
nomination and selection process. Other awards are available through a competitive process
based on proposals submitted by individual applicants.
http://www.nctm.org/about/met/index.htm
Child Care and Early Education. The Rosie's For All Kids Foundation supports childcare, early
childhood education, after-school and other essential programs. The foundation's main focus is
center-based childcare, and first priority is given to programs serving low-income, urban areas,
where many families struggle to find quality childcare and early childhood education programs.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for Letters of Intent
(LOIs). For further information, go to: http://www.forallkids.org/.
Training Scholarships. The Foundation Center (FC) is an eTraining Partner with the Verizon
Foundation. This means that you can now apply to the Verizon Foundation for a scholarship to
attend any of FC’s nine full-day courses on proposal writing, proposal budgeting, nonprofit
boards and fundraising, researching and evaluating funding prospects, and more. Please note
that registration for FC courses is a separate process from applying for a Verizon Foundation
scholarship. For further information on courses, dates, and locations, go to:
http://fdncenter.org/marketplace/catalog/subcategory_training_city.jhtml?id=cat170002. Click on
the Scholarship Information link for scholarship details.
Power of Attorney’s mission is to harness the power of America's business lawyers to support
the nonprofit sector by donating free legal services to worthwhile organizations that cannot afford
to purchase such services in the marketplace. POA is organizing and supporting a network of
programs that match nonprofits with volunteer lawyers all across the country. We help these
local "intermediaries" with everything from intake criteria to public relations and fundraising. We
provide opportunities for them to meet, share ideas and learn from each other. We connect them
to larger networks of nonprofits and donors so that their efforts are directed to areas of greatest
need. And we help them plan and evaluate their own work so that they can maximize their
positive impact on the community. Our ultimate goal is to make sure that all worthwhile nonprofit
groups have access to legal help when they need it, and that every lawyer who wants to
volunteer time is able to find a group that fits his or her interests, experience and schedule.
http://www.powerofattorney.org/
In-Kind Advertising. Google supports organizations working in the areas of science and
technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts
through its Google Grants Program. Google Grants is an in-kind advertising program using
Google AdWords, Google’s advertising product. Grant recipients use their award of free
AdWords advertising on Google.com to raise awareness and increase traffic to their websites.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Applications are accepted at any time. Each
organization awarded a grant will receive at least three months of in-kind advertising. For further
information, go to: http://www.google.com/grants/.
Computers for Learning (CFL) : Our economy is at a crucial turning point. Jobs in America
require technological skills and computer expertise. The CFL program places computers in our
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classrooms and prepares our children to contribute and compete in the 21st century. The CFL
website connects the registered needs of schools and educational nonprofit organizations with
available computer equipment. The program allows federal agencies and private sector entities
to transfer unneeded computers and related equipment to schools and educational nonprofit
organizations, while giving special consideration to those with the greatest need. To participate
in CFL, click on http://computers.fed.gov/public/regChoice.asp
Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation: Susan Olivo is Vice President and General
Manager of the Foundation; Dianna Kelly-Naghizadeh is Program Manager.
PARTNERS FOR SIGHT GRANT PROGRAMS: Partners for Sight offers two types of grants to
eligible organizations providing services to the blind and visually impaired. The first are large,
multi-year grants of up to $1Million in total. Decisions on these grants are made once every
three years. The second are smaller, annual grants to organizations that work on the local level.
If your organization is working to help blind or visually impaired individuals realize their maximum
potential, we can help you make a difference. For more detailed information about our grant
programs, please write to us at: READER'S DIGEST PARTNERS FOR SIGHT FOUNDATION,
Reader's Digest Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570-7000. (Attn: Dianna Kelly. Fax: 914/244-7481
Email: dianna_kelly@readersdigest.com Phone: 914/244-5830)
http://www.rd.com/corporate/rd_fundblind.html
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation to Support Programs for Adults With Disabilities
Deadline: November 1 and May 1, annually. The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation (
http://ela.org/ ) seeks "to change the face of disability on the planet." As part of this mission, the
foundation funds programs of nonprofit organizations that are led by or support adults with
disabilities. The foundation encourages applications for distinctive projects that make a
difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Support is provided for programs in the areas of
education, advocacy, and the arts. To be eligible for funding, organizations must be tax exempt
under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code and have been in existence two years or longer.
Support from other sources in the community must be demonstrated in the grant application.
Grants from ELA range from $1,000 to $5,000 per project. See the ELA Web site for complete
program information, funding restrictions, and application procedures. RFP Link:
http://ela.org/grants/grants.html
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation in conjunction with the PETCO Foundation have
jointly launched the Canine Healthcare Assistance Fund (CHAF) dedicated to the medical needs
of rescue dogs. The mission of the PETCO Foundation is to support community organizations
and efforts that enhance the lives of companion animals while strengthening the bond between
people and their pets. Created in 1999 in partnership with PETCO Animal Supplies, the PETCO
Foundation is proud to be able to provide assistance to public service canines in times of
medical emergencies. CHAF provides funds for basic and emergency healthcare needs of
active and retired service dogs. For further information regarding CHAF, please contact NDSDF
Founder and Executive Director at 805-646-1015.
http://www.petco.com/corpinfo_foundation.asp?cmLink_ID=hpap0005091304
The SBA announced the unveiling of its new teen entrepreneur website. It is designed for
young entrepreneurs who want to start, run or grow their own businesses. For more information
visit: http://www.sba.gov/news/04-41.pdf
Washington Mutual is pleased to team up with nonprofit organizations by investing in their efforts
to build stronger communities. Washington Mutual awards millions of dollars in cash grants each
year to support K-12 public education, financial education and affordable housing and
community development. Washington Mutual makes grants to education programs that
benefit K-12 public schools where a majority of students receive free and reduced-price lunches.
Our goal is to help strengthen the educational curriculum and give students an opportunity to
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graduate equipped for success in higher education or the workplace. Washington Mutual
supports financial education programs for young people and adults. Our goal is to help students
and adults understand basic financial services and enhance their money management skills.
Washington Mutual invests in programs that build new housing, refurbish existing housing and
revitalize neighborhoods. Our goal is to make long-term, safe, accessible and affordable housing
available for low- to moderate-income (LMI) individuals and families.
http://publicsite.wamu.com/about/community/support/givingguidelines/givingguidelines.htm#A3givingguidelines
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is a nationwide program for young people in
grades 5–12 who are volunteering in their local communities. The program is conducted on the
local level through public and private middle and high schools across the United States and
through these officially designated local organizations: Girl Scout councils, county 4-H
organizations, Camp Fire USA councils, American Red Cross chapters, YMCAs, and member
Volunteer Centers of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National
Network. Interested applicants must first apply through a school or one of these organizations to
be considered for Prudential Spirit of Community Awards at the state and national level. Local
Honorees are selected at participating schools and organizations in November, and from these
winners, two State Honorees are chosen in each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto
Rico. Finally, 10 National Honorees are picked by a panel of prominent judges, and announced
at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C., in May. Local Honorees receive a certificate of
recognition from their schools or organizations. State Honorees receive an award of $1,000, an
engraved silver medallion, and an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., for national
recognition events. National Honorees receive an additional award of $5,000, an engraved gold
medallion, and a trophy for their school or organization.
http://www.prudential.com/productsAndServices/0,1474,intPageID%253D1622%2526blnPrinterF
riendly%253D0,00.html#What%20do%20Honorees%20win?
The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation’s Frontiers for Veterinary Medicine Fellowships
enable motivated and creative veterinary students to pursue either summer projects or research
undertakings of their own design centered on endeavors they are passionate about and which
hold promise for advancing the humane treatment of animals. Through Fellowships of up to
$7,000, veterinary students are given the opportunity to step outside the traditional bounds of
veterinary education to explore and bring new, creative problem-solving perspectives to
pressing, animal-related issues. Proposals may be for work that is project-based (such as
developing a humane education program) or research-based. Projects or research must be
completed by September 2005. A wide range of Fellowship topics and issues are open for
consideration. They include: companion animals, wildlife, livestock, laboratory animals, zoo
animals, pet overpopulation, the human-animal bond, animal-assisted therapies, conservation
medicine, shelter medicine, animal ethics, and humane and/or veterinary education. We prefer
projects that will occur in the United States. International work, however, will be considered if the
proposal is exceptionally compelling. To be eligible for a Frontiers for Veterinary Medicine
Fellowship, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time veterinary student at a U.S. or
Canadian school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary
Medical Association. To be considered, you must submit a Fellowship proposal, including an
abstract and budget, and have the support of a sponsoring mentor.
http://www.grdodge.org/frontiers_guidelines.htm
The Fannie E. Ripple Foundation fund initiatives that: Address the needs of and issues affecting
the elderly and women of all ages ; Further current understanding or treatment of cancer ;
Further current understanding or treatment of heart disease ; & Provide facilities and
equipment for hospitals. Within its restricted purposes, the Foundation is particularly interested
in projects that incorporate one or more of the following components: Effective strategies to
reach under-served rural and urban populations ; Issues related to women’s health and the
health issues affecting elderly women ; & Strategies to change or modify the wellness behavior
of populations through research and access to preventive care. Humanistic medicine and
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mind-body-spirit connections including the importance of belief, support, communications,
and relationships on the healing process. While the Foundation’s Charter does not impose
geographic limits on the grants awarded, the Trustees have tended to concentrate their giving
activities in New Jersey as well as in the Northeast and middle Atlantic States.
http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/rippel/interest.html
Joshua Venture is now accepting Venture Concept Papers which is Stage 1 of the 2005-2007
application process. Venture Concept Papers are only available through the Joshua Venture
website. Joshua Venture seeks ventures that: 1.) Broaden participation in Jewish life and
reach out to individuals who have had limited Jewish involvement. 2.) Explore new ways of
expressing Jewish identity. 3.) Are capable of significantly impacting the Jewish community.
4.) Have the potential to grow beyond their immediate communities.
http://www.joshuaventure.org/apply/index.html
(& this grant RFP shared with us by our friends at the Special Kids Network
www.health.state.pa.us/skn):1.) Minority Community Grants: Despite remarkable progress in
civil rights, minorities with disabilities still encounter discrimination in accessing services and
supports. Recently, the National Council on Disability reported that, “Persons with disabilities
who are also members of minorities face double discrimination and a double disadvantage in our
society.” Our service delivery system is not efficient, effective and meaningful for people with
disabilities who have racial and ethnic backgrounds different from the majority population. In
order to ensure that our funding efforts are reflective of the experience, perceptions and needs
of all Pennsylvanians with disabilities, the Council has set aside money for a small grants
program to assist racial/ethnic minority groups and organizations in Pennsylvania to improve
community service systems for their members with developmental disabilities. Minority groups
and organizations in Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply for this money to support their work
in making community services more responsive to the needs of racial and ethnic minorities with
developmental disabilities. Grants will be awarded up to a maximum of $10,000 for a term of up
to 18 months. The funds are intended to assist minority groups and organizations in their efforts
to identify racial/ethnic barriers to services, and implement strategies to resolve issues specific
to minorities within the community systems that serve people with disabilities. For this program,
the definition of “racial/ethnic minority” is African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native
American. Requests for an application package for this program should be directed to: Ms. Maria
Contino, Project Officer ; PA Developmental Disabilities Council ; Forum Building, Room 560 ;
Harrisburg, PA 17120-0025 ; 717-772-4129
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) is a Federal grant program that provides funds for fire
equipment, training, and initial fire department organization to fire departments serving small
communities under 10,000 in population. State forestry agencies establish criteria defining
priorities based on need. Each fire department grant request is compared to the criteria and
grants are allocated to meet the greatest needs for equipment, training, or organizational
assistance. A department may buy fire equipment, pay for training or training materials, or cover
the cost of department incorporation, as long as the funds are matched. VFA funds are granted
on a 50/50 matching basis. Most grants are $5,000 or less. Actual amounts depend on the VFA
funding allocated to the particular State, which in turn depends on Congressional action.
http://www.stateforesters.org/SFlist.html You will find a complete directory of State forestry
agencies. From there you can e-mail your State forester or locate the phone number for the
State headquarters. http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/vfa/index.html
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Campus-Community Grants
Grant applications available to colleges, universities and consortiums throughout Pennsylvania
will now be accepted at any time and grants will be awarded on a quarterly basis. CampusCommunity Coalition Development - Provides assistance to colleges and universities to initiate a
campus-community coalition. (Community is defined as the local municipality. Some examples
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of community members would include mayor, police chief, alcohol licensee, off campus
apartment manager or owner, neighborhood resident, etc.) This grant is a one-time only grant
that will be funded for a 12-month period for up to $2,000.
http://www.lcb.state.pa.us/edu/news/grant_request.asp?type=campus
The Home Depot Foundation considers requests for both operating and programmatic support.
Particular consideration is given to requests that impact more than one of the Foundation's
initiatives and promote community volunteerism. The 4 areas of interest are: 1.) Affordable
Housing: High-performing organizations that are successfully constructing, rehabilitating and/or
preserving quality affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families are helping to make
the dream of home ownership a reality for many people. In addition to actual construction
projects, The Home Depot Foundation is interested in partnering with organizations that help to
build the capacity of nonprofit developers and that support innovation in the field. 2.) At-Risk
Youth: Established programs that help to develop leaders and encourage young people to
become contributing community citizens through job readiness training, leadership development
and volunteerism are specifically of interest to The Home Depot Foundation. Grants are directed
toward programs that target youth, ages 12-18, residing in under-served communities. 3.)
Environment : Our future and the future of generations to come depend on the environmental
choices we make today. At The Home Depot Foundation, we assist organizations that are
directing efforts toward sustaining our natural resources. Specifically, the Foundation will
consider requests for grants to: 1) conserve forestlands and/or promote responsible forestry
management, 2) encourage green building and sustainable design in affordable housing, 3)
identify and help alleviate the causes of lead poisoning in children in at-risk communities, and 4)
promote community recycling and clean-up., and 4.) Disaster Preparedness: Disasters can
strike at any time. Educational initiatives that help families prepare their homes for natural
disasters is one way to help safeguard our communities. The Home Depot Foundation assists
organizations that provide developers and the general public with the information they need to
make their homes more disaster resistant. Programs that target under-served communities are
especially of interest. All Home Depot Foundation applications are to be submitted online.
http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/hfus/enus/apply.html
Applications Available for American Association of University Women Educational
Foundation
Deadline: Various. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational
Foundation ( http://www.aauw.org/ ) annually provides support to graduate women through a
range of funding programs. AAUW Educational Foundation programs support aspiring scholars
in the United States and around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women
at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are
underrepresented. Applications are now available for the following programs:
1.) American Fellowships: Supports women doctoral candidates completing dissertations and
scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave or for preparing completed research for
publication. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. One-year postdoctoral
research leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, and summer/short-term research publication
grants are offered.
2.) Career Development Grants: Supports women who hold a bachelor's degree and who are
preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Applicants must
be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
3.) Community Action Grants: Provides seed money to individual women, 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. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
4.)
International Fellowships: Awarded for full-time graduate or postgraduate study or
research to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Supplemental grants
support community-based projects in the fellow's home country.
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5.)
Selected Professions Fellowships: Awarded to women who are U.S. citizens or
permanent residents and who intend to pursue a full-time course of study (during the fellowship
year) in designated degree programs where women's participation has traditionally been low.
6.)
University Scholar-in-Residence Award: Colleges and universities in the United States
may apply for funding to support a woman scholar to undertake and disseminate research on
gender and equity for women and girls. See the AAUW Web site for complete guidelines,
application procedures, and deadlines for each funding program. RFP Link:
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm
The Basics of Email Marketing for Nonprofits: “Using Email Communications to Build and
Strengthen Constituent Relationships Online" is the latest in Convio's ongoing series of free
publications to help nonprofits optimize use of the Internet for fundraising, marketing, advocacy,
event participation and more. The email marketing guide is a rich informational resource for the
full spectrum of nonprofits -- from regional organizations that do not yet have email marketing
programs but want to get started, to larger groups that already are conducting email marketing
and want to take it to the next level. To download the guide, please visit
www.convio.com/emailguidedownload.
PRISONER RE-ENTRY INITIATIVE DEVELOPS
Working together, the U.S. Departments of Labor, Justice, Housing and Urban Development,
and Health and Human Services are developing the framework for the four-year, $300 million
Prisoner Re-entry Initiative (PRI) that the President announced during the 2004 State of the
Union Address. The PRI will help ex-offenders find and keep employment, obtain transitional
housing, receive mentoring and, as appropriate, direct them to other supportive services such
substance abuse and mental health treatment. This initiative will complement existing
administration efforts to address recidivism and to mentor the children of prisoners. For more
info, please contact the Employment and Training Administration at the Department of Labor,
200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20210. http://www.doleta.gov/grants/
Education, Children’s Advocacy, Medical Research, and the Arts.
The Charles Lafitte Foundation’s (CLF) mission 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 makes grants in four main
program areas: education, children’s advocacy, medical research, and the arts. Eligible
applicants include nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for applications. For further
information, contact Jennifer Vertetis, President, at jennifer@charleslafitte.org; or go to:
http://www.charleslafitte.org/index.htm.
(For those of you in Pennsylvania Power & Light Company’s service area)
http://www.pplweb.com/delivering_energy/del_gasecondev.htm
Contact: http://www.pplweb.com/delivering_energy/a/contactus/forms/ecdvfrm1.htm for:
1.) PPL Blue Ribbon Marketing Program:
This program provides financial and technical assistance for prospect development and
marketing activities. Local and regional economic development organizations can receive Blue
Ribbon awards for as much as 75 percent of the cost of each marketing initiative, up to a
maximum of $6,000 per project. Award eligible activities include regional marketing campaigns,
Web site design or enhancements, strategic marketing studies and plans and coordinated
prospecting events with PPL’s Team. To assure that the most effective and innovative projects
receive funding, PPL will make awards on a competitive basis.
2.) Financial Support for Economic Development Feasibility Studies:
Eligible activities include studies to identify industrial sites or to determine the suitability and
development cost of a specific industrial site. Examples of specific site studies include site layout
studies, subdivision plans, preliminary engineering design studies such as wetlands or drainage
control, preliminary cost estimates, foundation materials studies or environmental assessments.
Participation by PPL must be part of a larger public or private sector commitment to the
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feasibility study. The contribution may be up to 50 percent of the cost of the study, with a
maximum of $6,000 per study.
3.) Financial Support for Organizational and Professional Development:
PPL will underwrite audit and accreditation fees for the Accredited Economic Development
Organization (AEDO) Program of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
Professional development training and certification fees for both staff and board members also
are eligible for reimbursement, as funds are available. This includes training provided by the
management and computer training facilities of PPL, the Pennsylvania Economic Development
Association, the Northeastern Economic Developers Association, the Economic Development
Course in Pennsylvania and IEDC, including the Economic Development Institute and the
Certified Economic Developer (CED) Program.
Bowerman Track Renovation Program Offers Grants
Deadline: Ongoing. Nike's Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash
grants of up to $50,000 to community-based, youth- oriented organizations that seek to refurbish
or construct running tracks. The program distributes approximately $200,000 in matching grants
each year. Organizations applying for funds must demonstrate a need for running track
refurbishment or construction. Applicant organizations must employ at least one full-time staff
person and maintain a viable track program serving boys and girls aged 14-18. Bowerman Track
Renovation Program funds must be matched in some amount by other contributors. The
program welcomes proposals from organizations worldwide. U.S. applicants should be exempt
from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) or 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and be
defined as a public charity or a unit of government (e.g., a school or school district). Applicants
outside the U.S. should be charitable in purpose and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs).
Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis through May 31, 2009. See the Nike Web site for
complete program guidelines. RFP Link:
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman
Progressive Technology Project Organizing Technology Grants Program awards 10-15
grants of up to $10,000 each to support the use of technology by grassroots organizing groups
to advance specific aspects of their community-organizing efforts. PTP’s Organizing Technology
Grants Program supports grassroots organizing groups that engage in multi-issue social,
economic and environmental justice efforts to empower low-income people and
communities of color to address root causes of social inequities. Funds can be used for training,
technical support, consulting, needs assessment, planning, hardware and software, designing
applications and setting up systems. The purpose of the Organizing Technology Grants
Program is to help groups strengthen their organizing efforts through appropriate use of
technology. This program provides basic capacity building grants that groups can use to
purchase equipment, secure technical assistance and provide training to staff and members.
The grants will help develop uses of technology for organizing that can be shared as models and
examples. More than just providing funds to purchase equipment, a grant award should be used
to assist a group in applying technology to its work in a way that makes the organization stronger
and more effective at achieving its social change ends. Over the last seven funding rounds,
successful proposals have focused on using technology to advance specific aspects of the
groups’ organizing work (e.g. membership recruitment, leadership development, campaigns,
coalition building, etc ) http://www.progressivetech.org/Program/GrantMaking/guidelines.htm
The Office of Adolescent Pregnancy Programs has developed an online training course
that covers all aspects of the Adolescent Family Life grant application process.
http://opa.osophs.dhhs.gov/titlexx/training/lesson/resolution.html
The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The goal of the national grant program is
to develop and expand family literacy efforts nationwide, and to support the development of
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literacy programs that build families of readers. A total of approximately $650,000 is awarded
each year; no grant exceeds $65,000. Family Literacy programs funded through the
Foundation's National Grant Program must include all of the following components: 1.) reading
instruction for parents or primary care-givers (pre-GED/GED/ESL etc.) 2.) literacy or preliteracy instruction for children 3.) intergenerational activities where the parents/primary
caregivers and children come together to learn and to read. 4.) Programs can also include
additional components such as parent support groups, parent involvement, home visits, job
training etc. http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
Future Fisherman Foundation: National PE Grants Initiative: The Future Fisherman
Foundation unites the sportfishing industry with a nationwide network of state outdoor educators,
national conservation groups, and youth organizations. We offer a variety of fishing and boating
programs, equipment, and services to community groups and schools across the country. Our
efforts help people of all ages have safe and enjoyable fishing experiences that foster
conservation ethics. A national program that helps public or private schools incorporate the
benefits and rewards of fishing and/or boating into their physical education curriculum. Grants of
up to $5,000, training programs, and other services are available .
http://www.futurefisherman.org/programs/
Social Justice. The Jewish Fund for Justice (JFJ) supports organizations working to alleviate
the root causes of poverty and the disenfranchisement of low income people in the U.S. JFJ
supports community based organizing and advocacy that promote leadership development and
build community self sufficiency to strengthen the impact of low-income people on the public
debates over issues affecting their lives. The Fund’s grantmaking issue areas include: Economic
Justice; Women in Poverty; Investing in Youth; Building Community; Assisting New Americans;
and Engaging Jews in Social Justice. Eligible applicants include organizations that: engage in
community organizing and/or grassroots advocacy; are led by and benefit low income people;
address the systems, societal values, institutions, laws, or policies that perpetuate poverty;
operate at the community level or have strong community roots; and have an annual budget
under $1 million. Letters of Inquiry are accepted at any time. Grants range from $7,500-$20,000.
For further information, contact JFJ at jfjustice@jfjustice.org; or go to:
http://www.jfjustice.org/index.html.
Tiffany & Co. Foundation Offers Funding for Arts
Deadline: November 15 and May 15, annually. Established in 2000 as a philanthropic vehicle
for Tiffany & Co., the Tiffany & Co. Foundation ( http://tiffanyandcofoundation.org/ ) provides
grants to nonprofit organizations in the following areas: 1.) Crafts and arts education:
educational institutions that provide talented artisans with the necessary instruction to become
highly skilled professionals in their chosen field. 2.) Preservation and conservation:
preservation of arts and traditional craftsmanship. 3.) Decorative arts: world-recognized
cultural institutions, as well as community-based organizations that foster these arts. The
foundation seeks to strengthen the capacity of these institutions, while making cultural programs
more accessible to the public and facilitating artistic growth and innovation. 4.) Environmental
conservation: organizations dedicated to the conservation of natural resources. To qualify for a
grant, a prospective grantee must be a U.S.-based tax-exempt organization with 501(c)(3)
status. A preliminary letter of inquiry is recommended for an initial approach to the foundation.
For complete details on how to apply for a grant and information on recent grants, see the
Tiffany & Co. Foundation Web site. RFP Link: http://tiffanyandcofoundation.org/
(from the Rural Community Developers Network (www.ruralamerica.org ), these RFPs &
research sites):
1.) The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service and
the 1890 Land-Grant colleges and universities are working together on a new approach to
support the development of businesses that create jobs. Approximately $1.5 million has
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been allocated. For more information, contact a USDA Rural Development State Office or call
the Rural Business-Cooperative Service at (202) 690-4730. To download application forms, go
to http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/oa/1890.htm.
2.) U. S. Department of Agriculture and the Small Business Administration announced an
effort to stimulate rural business development and jobs by providing greater access to
venture capital investment funds. SBA will enable venture capital companies to offer capital to
rural enterprises under a newly created business and jobs initiative called the Rural Business
Investment Program (RBIP). USDA and SBA will publish guidelines in the Federal Register for
making applications. For more information, visit
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/farmbill/6029resources.html
National Cristina Foundation (NCF) accepts applications from qualified organizations who are
either a not for profit — 501(c)(3) — organization or a public agency. These organizations must
be engaged in the education, rehabilitation, or training of people with disabilities, at risk
students or economically disadvantaged persons. Equipment donations are based on
availability of donations of technology within your area and our waiting list priorities. A list of
common donation items might include: PC Desktop Systems, PC Laptop Systems, Mac
Desktop Systems, Mac Laptop Systems, Answering Machines, CDROM Drives, Copier
Machines, CPU (Partial System)s, Digital Cameras, Docking Stations, Drawing Tablets,
Fax Machines, Flatbed Scanners, Floppy Disk Drives, Handheld Scanners, Hard Disk
Drives, Keyboards, Miscellaneous Items, Modems, Monitors, Mouses, Network Devices,
Network Interface Cards, Plotters, Printers, Softwares, Sound Cards, Tape Backup Drives,
Video Cards, and Zip Drives. If your application is accepted, you will receive an Award of
Property Agreement that must be signed by a designated executive and returned to NCF before
any equipment can be directed to your organization. This document lists the conditions
regarding the receipt of equipment and its use. Online application: http://www.cristina.org/oga/
Animal Charities: Register here to receive donations! : Next time you are looking for the
perfect present for your pup, route your browser to www.dogality.biz. This new e-Store offers the
latest in hot doggy apparel and hard to find K-9 favorites. Plus, with each purchase you make, a
portion of the proceeds will go to the participating animal charity of your choice. The website
went live on June 10, 2004. Charities and non-profit animal organizations who would like to
become a part of the Dogality.biz circle of sharing should visit www.dogality.biz/charityprograms.asp for more information. This innovative program of giving is free and easy to join,
and will cut a quarterly check to each participating charity.
Golden Foundation Offers Support for Arts Organizations and Visual Artists
Deadline: October 1, annually. The mission of the Sam and Adele Golden Foundation for the
Arts ( http://www.goldenfoundation.org/ ) is to provide a meaningful resource for the
professional visual artist. The foundation makes grant to individual artists and 501(c)(3)
organizations in alternate years. Grants will range from $500 to $10,000. Organizations who
serve professional visual artists working in paint and have received their 501(c)(3) ruling from
the IRS are eligible to apply in the organization category. The selection of organization
applicants will be based on the merit of their commitment to the visual artist working in paint.
Professional artists, 25 years of age or older, working in paint are eligible to apply as individual
artists. The selection committee will focus on innovative uses of paint and quality of work. See
the Golden Foundation Web site for complete program information and application procedures.
RFP Link: http://www.goldenfoundation.org/site/index.htm
Youth Development. The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation’s Youth Development Grants
program is supporting a number of high-performing nonprofits around the country, helping them
increase their capacity to serve more young people from low income backgrounds (ages 9 to 24)
with quality programs during out-of-school time. To identify potential grantees, members of a
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special Foundation unit conduct ongoing reconnaissance around the country, seeking names of
promising youth-serving organizations that have evidence pointing to the effectiveness of their
programming. Among the sources the Foundation relies on are experts in the field of youth
development, colleagues at other foundations, and community leaders. Once identified, all
potential grantees undergo a rigorous screening process. To learn more about how the
Foundation identifies, selects, and invests in youth development organizations, go to:
http://www.emcf.org/programs/youth/ifb/index.htm.
Historic Preservation. Travelers ConservationFoundation (TCF) supports projects designed to
conserve, protect, and restore sites of exceptional cultural, historic, or natural significance, and
to promote public awareness of and participation in those conservation activities. Priority will be
given to projects that are linked to tourism, that are endorsed by local tourism offices, and that
have the potential for duplication in other communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits.
Letters of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted at any time. Grants range from $5,000-$20,000. For further
information, contact TCF at beckham@tcfonline.org; or go to: http://www.tcfonline.org.
After Prison Initiative. The Open Society Institute’s Justice Fund supports the After Prison
Initiative. The mission of the initiative is to work against the criminalization of race and poverty by
promoting public policies and private initiatives that support successful reentry and reintegration
of people returning from prison. Funding supports advocacy, coalition building, public education,
impact litigation, and policy-driven research and analysis that promote investment in community
infrastructure instead of prisons. Eligible applicants include advocacy groups, community
groups, scholarly or research institutions, government agencies, associations of elected officials,
and nonprofit business associations or initiatives. Priority will be given to applications in which
people with criminal convictions have a leadership role and/or meaningful participation. Letters
of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted at any time. For further information, go to:
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice/focus_areas.
Building PA will provide funding for the development of real estate assets within the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Funds will be loaned to experienced private sector real estate
funds that will raise matching funds and invest in projects throughout the Commonwealth. This
account will denote $150 million in public funds to supply crucial capital where and when it is
needed the most. It will be there at the right time to provide the high demand financing needed to
close the capital gap, and bring the project and its possibilities home to the community. For more
information, call (voice) 1-866-GO newPA (voice 1-866-466-3972).
http://www.newpa.com/program_3.html
Business in Our Sites empowers Pennsylvania's communities to attract growing and
expanding businesses. It does this by helping them build an inventory of ready sites for
businesses. That's important because attracting new businesses is the key to creating new jobs.
It creates a statewide funding pool of $300 million from which communities can obtain the funds
they need now to develop sites for the near and distant future. It's available to all communities
but is especially helpful for smaller and mid-sized ones, with fewer resources on hand for site
development. In addition, Business in Our Sites stresses reclamation of brownfield locations
and that helps to address the persistent problem of urban sprawl. The Business in Our Sites
Fund will be available to municipalities statewide, either directly or through related
redevelopment authorities, municipal authorities and economic development organizations.
Emphasis will be given to communities that lack the resources necessary to invest in site
preparation. Funds may be used to acquire land, conduct environmental assessment and
remediation, and perform demolition. The funds may also be used for site preparation
activities and installation of infrastructure, including but not limited to, sewer, water, storm
water, utilities and telecommunications, both on site and as needed to bring service to the
site. They may also be used for access roads or other necessary on-site and off-site
transportation improvements. These include rail, costs associated with engineering, legal and
other professional services; and any other activities necessary to make a specific site ready for
reuse. One-third of the monies available under the program will be provided in the form of
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grants. The applicant must demonstrate that the project cannot support repayment of a loan for
the full amount of the project. Grants will be provided only in combination with a loan under the
program. Grant funds will be limited to 50% of the total funds awarded or $5 million, whichever is
less, and may be used only for certain activities, such as environmental assessment and
remediation. Private developers are not eligible for grant funding. For more information, call
(voice) 1-866-GO newPA (voice 1-866-466-3972). http://www.newpa.com/program_4.html
The Elm Street Program incorporates volunteer support, the leveraging of private dollars,
strategic planning, rehabilitation and reuse of existing buildings, as well as streetscape
improvements. It relies on neighborhood involvement and a visible programmatic connection
to an existing Main Street/Downtown revitalization program. Through the Elm Street
Program, grants will be available for planning, technical assistance and physical improvements.
Elm Street allows communities to integrate a Main Street or downtown revitalization program
with a neighborhood renewal strategy. Elm Street will provide assistance and resources to
residential and mixed use areas in proximity to central business districts. This approach will
further enhance the downtown area as it improves the viability of our older neighborhoods.
Priority activities include, but are not limited to the following: public infrastructure; structural
improvements of buildings for mixed use; acquisition of properties that could have historical
significance in conjunction with local financial institutions to encourage increased homeownership and/or centralized management of rental units in the project area; façade
improvements grants for exterior sidings such as painting, siding, covering, etc.; design
assistance, and historically accurate improvements. Municipalities and Redevelopment
Authorities are eligible to apply for the Elm Street Program. In certain cases, non-profit Main
Street and economic development organizations, as well as Neighborhood and Business
Improvement Districts are also eligible applicants. Up to $225,000 is available for administrative
costs associated with hiring a full-time manager and related office expenses over a maximum
five-year program term that includes one planning year and four operational years. There is a
minimum 10% local match required. If a part-time manager is more appropriate, a corresponding
reduction in the total grant and match will occur. Applicants may apply for DCED grant
assistance using the Department's single application form. Additional required program
documentation is listed in the program guidelines. Copies of the single application form
(https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/singleapp.nsf/home )and current guidelines may be obtained
by contacting DCED at (voice) 1-866-GO newPA (voice 1-866-466-3972) or by contacting your
DCED regional office for further information. http://www.inventpa.com/default.aspx?id=531
Main Street is a five-year program designed to help a community's downtown economic
development effort through the establishment of a local organization dedicated to downtown
revitalization and the management of downtown revitalization efforts by hiring a full-time
professional downtown coordinator. The Main Street program's approach is based on a
comprehensive strategy of work, tailored to local needs and opportunities, in four broad areas
called the Main Street Four Point Approach. The points are: Design – rehabilitating historic
buildings and promoting supportive new construction; Organization – building consensus among
the participating groups; Promotion – marketing the district's assets to customers; and Economic
Restructuring – strengthening the existing district economy and building the capacity to embrace
new opportunities. A second component of the Main Street program is called Downtown
Reinvestment. This component uses business district strategies to support related commercial
projects that are located within a central or neighborhood business district. Under the Downtown
Reinvestment Program, all eligible physical improvement projects must be supported by a plan,
and require the leveraging of locally-provided funds. The public benefit of each activity must be
clearly documented in the application. Priority activities include the rehabilitation of upper stories
for housing (up to four units), public site improvements, facade loan renovations, and the
adaptive reuse of downtown buildings. There is a third program component called the "Anchor
Building" category. These are grants-to-loans for eligible applicants for important buildings
that are located in the downtown district. These properties must be greater than 10,000
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square feet in size, vacant or underutilized, and eligible for listing on the National Historic
Register. Applicants do not have to be a Main Street community to apply for Anchor Building
status. All applicants may apply for DCED grant assistance by using the single application form.
Additional program documentation required is listed in the program guidelines. Copies of the
single application form ( https://www.esa.dced.state.pa.us/singleapp.nsf/home )and current
guidelines may be obtained by calling (voice) 1-866-GO newPA (voice 1-866-466-3972).
http://www.newpa.com/program_1.html
Animals. The DJ & T Foundation supports low cost spay/neuter clinics and voucher programs.
The Foundation’s Clinic Grants support organizations that operate low-cost spay/neuter clinics
or are planning to open one and/or organizations that operate a lowcost mobile spay/neuter
clinic or are planning to start one. The Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) Grants are for
organizations with established public outreach programs for socialized companion animals with
homes or that are planning to establish such a program. Eligible applicants include nonprofits.
There are no deadlines for applications. For more information and to download the application,
go to: http://www.djtfoundation.org/index.htm.
Disabled Youth. The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) is dedicated to helping
young people with disabilities maximize their potential and their participation in society through
technology. Eligible applicants include nonprofits. There are no deadlines for concept papers.
For further information, contact MEAF at 1560 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1150, Arlington, VA
22209; (703) 276-8240; (703) 276-8260-fax; or go to: http://www.meaf.org.
Youth Athletics and Wellness. The Finish Line Youth Foundation supports athletics and
wellness for America's youth. Finish Line believes providing funding and assistance for
education, sports and exercise will consistently propel kids in the right direction. These athletic
and wellness programs place importance on living a healthy lifestyle, bolstering their confidence
and leadership skills, and teaching them the importance of teamwork. Eligible applicants include
nonprofit organizations with a primary focus on assisting children and young adults 18 and
under. There are no deadlines for applications. For further information, go to:
http://www.finishline.com/store/corporate_info/youthfundation.jsp.
Global, Social, and Environmental Concerns. The Oak Foundation supports issues of global,
social, and environmental concern, particularly those that have a major impact on the lives of the
disadvantaged. The Foundation has a variety of priority areas including: the environment; issues
affecting women, especially domestic violence, the challenges faced by single mothers, and
trafficking of women; prevention of child abuse, in particular sexual abuse; housing and
homelessness; and learning disabilities, especially dyslexia. The Foundation seeks leadership
projects that meet the following criteria: target root causes; demonstrate solutions that can be
adopted by permanent providers and/or by government; mobilize financial commitment from a
range of different sources; promote collaboration among organizations and funders; involve the
target population in the planning and implementation of the project; and demonstrate good
financial and organizational management. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations.
There are no deadlines for applications. For further information, go to: http://www.oakfnd.org/.
Individual Achievement and Self-Sufficiency. The Nehemiah Community Foundation™, Inc.
(NCF) has the mission to support faith-based and community based organizations and to
encourage individual achievement and self-sufficiency. The NCF supports projects in the
following program areas: Affordable Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization; Job Training and
Placement for Low and Moderate-Income Individuals; and Education. Eligible applicants include
nonprofits. Applications are accepted at any time. Grants range from $1,000-$15,000. General
operating, program-specific, and seed grants are available. For further information, go to:
http://www.nehemiahcorp.org/info_ncf.html.
From the Rural Community Developers Network ( www.ruralamerica.org ) this news:)
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Microsoft's Unlimited Potential (UP) is a recently-launched global initiative focused on providing
technology skills for disadvantaged individuals through community-based technology and
learning centers (CTLCs). More than $1 billion has been committed to the initiative over the next
five years. Initial funding will help CTLCs hire and train technology instructors, and subsequent
phases will see the creation of an online global support network that delivers technology
curriculum, research, tools, and help-desk services to CTLCs worldwide. Nonprofit organizations
will be considered. The application deadline is open. For more information, visit
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/
Microsoft has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2000 to help children and
young adults improve their technology skills. Through Club Tech, technology is being integrated
into the program structure of more than 2,700 Boys & Girls Clubs in the United States.
http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/US/CommunityInvestment/Eligibility.mspx
Proportion of Internet users who have visited a charity Web site: 49 percent
Proportion of those users who then took action: 75 percent (source: GuideStar/Network for
Good Survey, 2004)
The NASD Investor Education Foundation and the National Endowment for Financial
Education® (NEFE®) have initiated a partnership to pilot a grantmaking program in 2004 based
on a common vision concerning the need to protect investors by educating Americans to make
sound investment decisions. Through its grantmaking activities, the Foundation seeks to achieve
its mission of educating and protecting investors through funding educational programs,
materials, and research. Administering the program for the Foundation, NEFE is a nonprofit
foundation dedicated to the mission of helping individual Americans acquire the information and
gain the skills necessary to take control of their financial lives. NEFE accomplishes its mission
primarily by forming strategic partnerships with other concerned organizations to provide
financial education programs and materials to members of the public. In particular, NEFE
focuses its efforts on individuals whose basic financial education needs are not being served by
others. NEFE believes its partnerships represent the most efficient and effective means of
addressing the diverse education needs of widely varying segments of the public. In all of its
activities, NEFE functions as an active participant, providing logistical support, and expertise in
financial education to help develop programs and materials related to personal finance. The
Foundation seeks proposals that advance its mission through: 1.) Educational projects or
programs. Funding is for unique or creative programs that respond to an unmet investor
education or protection need for a target audience. & 2.) Research. Funding is for research that
expands the body of knowledge in the field of investor education and protection.
http://www.nasdfoundation.org/guidelines.asp
The Hadassah Foundation Invites Letters of Inquiry for Leadership/Self-Esteem Projects
for Adolescent Girls in the United States Jewish Community
The Hadassah Foundation ( http://hadassahfoundation.org/ ) is dedicated to refocusing the
priorities of the Jewish community through innovative and creative funding for women and girls
in the United States and Israel. Its mission is to improve the status, health, and well being of
women and girls; bring their contributions, issues, and needs from the margins to the center of
Jewish concern; and encourage and facilitate their active participation in decision-making and
leadership in all spheres of life. The foundation will provide a small number of grants ranging
from $25,000 to $100,000 (the typical award will range from $30,000 to $40,000) to innovative
projects that establish a replicable model that enables girls to build self-esteem and learn from
their peers and adult mentors; include girls in the planning and implementation of projects; and
draws on Jewish traditions and values as vehicles for improving self-esteem. To be eligible,
applicant organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code. For more information, application instructions, and to apply online, visit the
Hadassah Foundation Web site. RFP Link: http://hadassahfoundation.org/
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The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announces general policies and
application procedures for grant-based investments that will increase prosperity by advancing
comprehensive, entrepreneurial, and innovation-based economic development efforts to
enhance the competitiveness of regional business environments, resulting in increased
private investment and higher-skill, higher-wage jobs. Proposals are accepted on a continuing
basis and applications are invited and processed as received. Normally, two months are
required for a final decision after the receipt of a completed application invited by EDA that
meets all requirements. EDA investment proposals will be competitively evaluated primarily on
their ability to meet or exceed the following Investment Policy Guidelines (each criterion will be
given equal weight):
1. Be market-based and results driven. An investment will capitalize on a region's competitive
strengths and will positively move a regional economic indicator measured on EDA's Balanced
Scorecard, such as: An increased number of higher-skill, higher-wage jobs; increased tax
revenue; or increased private sector investment.
2. Have strong organizational leadership. An investment will have strong leadership, relevant
project management experience, and a significant commitment of human resources talent to
ensure a project's successful execution.
3. Advance productivity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. An investment will embrace the
principles of entrepreneurship, enhance regional clusters, and leverage and link technology
innovators and local universities to the private sector to create the conditions for greater
productivity, innovation, and job creation.
4. Look beyond the immediate economic horizon, anticipate economic changes, and diversify
the local and regional economy. An investment will be part of an overarching, long term
comprehensive economic development strategy that enhances a region's success in achieving a
rising standard of living by supporting existing industry clusters, developing emerging new
clusters, or attracting new regional economic drivers.
5. Demonstrate a high degree of commitment by exhibiting: High levels of local government or
non-profit matching funds and private sector leverage; Clear and unified leadership and
support by local elected officials; and Strong cooperation between the business sector, relevant
regional partners and local, State and Federal governments.
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Google has started a Google Grants program that provides nonprofit groups with free
advertising space on Google search-engine Web pages. Charities can go to the company's
Web site and download an application form. Although the Web site says the program is no
longer accepting applications groups can still submit applications for future evaluation. Google
has recently began offering Google Grants to nonprofit groups, which includes free Internet
advertising through Google, and the company is setting up a Google Foundation, financed with
employee time and company stock. If you would like to be notified via email when Google will
begin accepting applications for Google Grants, email googlegrants-updates@google.com with
the text 'Application Mailing List' in the subject line.
The Dale Earnhardt Foundation was founded in September 2002 with the mission of carrying
on Dale's name and good works through charitable causes he supported during his lifetime. This
non-profit 501(c)3 foundation is dedicated to supporting local and national programs focused on
areas of deep personal interest to the racing legend, including children, education and wildlife
preservation. http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com/content/legacy/foundation.aspx
The Lutheran Grant Program supports opportune and action-oriented initiatives that are
consistent with its religious, charitable, and educational purposes, and the core values of
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. With the exception of specially approved and specified
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cause-related recipients, the foundation currently provides grants only to Lutheran organizations.
The foundation's foremost priority is to contribute to the health and vitality of the Lutheran
community. Generally speaking, the Lutheran Grant Program provides grants to requestors who
propose a new project or want to expand upon the mission outreach or capacity of the
organization. A grant is considered resource funding for a compelling project whose originator
demonstrates a thorough assessment, has a good business plan, shows accountability,
illustrates a plan for sustainability, and acknowledges and/or engages the foundation as a
business benefactor (partner). http://www.thrivent.com/fraternal/foundation/index.html
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National Geographic Society Offers Grants for Scientific Field Research
Deadline: Open. The National Geographic Society ( http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ )
awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research
and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance
to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to
the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography,
geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. In addition the committee is emphasizing
multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and
habitat, effects of human-population pressures). Funding is not restricted to United States
citizens. Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local
collaborator as part of their research teams. The committee will not consider applications
seeking support solely for laboratory work or archival research. This grant program does not pay
educational tuition, nor does it offer scholarships or fellowships of any kind. Applicants are
expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an
educational organization or institution. Independent researchers or those pursuing a Ph.D.-level
degree may apply, but award to non-Ph.D. applicants are rare. As a general rule, all applicants
are expected to have published a minimum of three articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
While grant amounts vary greatly, most range from $15,000 to $20,000. There is no set quantity
of grants awarded, but budget constraints keep the number to approximately 250 per year. As
National Geographic Society funds are intended to function as complementary support, the
committee strongly encourages applicants to seek additional, concurrent funding from other
funding agencies. Committee grants tend to act as seed money and are given for one year's
research. See the National Geographic Society Web site for complete guidelines and application
procedures. RFP Link: http://nationalgeographic.com/research/grant_application.html
Microsoft has created a special software license for Windows 98 and Windows 2000 that
allows charities and schools to use second-hand PCs without breaking the company's
end-user license rules. As pressure increases on businesses to recycle or refurbish their old
PCs, a greater number of used systems are finding their way into the hands of charitable
organizations and schools. The catch is that, because the computers were sold with corporate
licenses, it is effectively illegal for the charities to make use of the computers without falling afoul
of Microsoft's license agreement. To address this issue, the company has launched the
Microsoft Authorized Refurbishers program, which allows selected companies to install updated
versions of either Windows 98 or Windows 2000 to used computers for a "nominal charge" to
cover "materials and program operations."
The world of grant writing is filled with acronyms. Here are some common ones: LEA (local
education agency, e.g. school district); SEA (state education agency), IHE (institution of higher
education, e.g. college/university); RFP (request for proposals); RFA (request for funding
assistance); SGA (solicitation for grant assistance); NOFA (notice of funding availability); HUD
(Dept. of Housing and Urban Development); CDBG (Community Development Block Grant
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Program); CSBG (Community Services Block Grant Program); EDA (Economic Development
Administration); EDR (Economic Development Representative); EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) and on and on.
Funding Available for Organizations to Engage Volunteers in Homeland Security
The Corporation for National and Community Service (http://www.nationalservice.org/ ) is
encouraging nonprofit organizations and public agencies to apply for $4 million in grants for
projects to engage volunteers in homeland security efforts in their communities. The grants are
for projects that engage volunteers, especially those age 55 and over, in helping communities
prepare for and respond to all types of emergencies and disasters. The corporation expects to
make approximately twelve awards, ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 each. The grants will
cover one year of program activity, but funding for a second and third year may be provided
contingent on performance and availability of funds. Examples of the kinds of activities that could
be supported include engaging volunteers to assist fire or police departments; assisting in
disaster response, search and rescue, first aid, coordination of emergency supplies, and
establishing communication links for relief workers; organizing immunization programs; and
educating the public on preparing for potential disasters or terrorist attacks. Eligible applicants
include both nonprofit organizations and public entities at the state and local levels. The
corporation encourages community groups, both faith-based and secular, and organizations that
have never received corporation funding to apply or to become part of a community-wide
initiative in response to this notice. RFP Link:
http://www.nationalservice.org/whatshot/notices.html
Education. The Educational Foundation of America (EFA) exists to improve individual lives and
their surroundings through education and awareness, in hopes of bettering humanity and the
world. EFA makes grants that support the environment, the crisis of human overpopulation and
reproductive freedom, Native Americans, arts, education, medicine, and human services.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for Letters of Inquiry
(LOI). Important characteristics considered by EFA are an organization's record of achievement,
intended broad impact, sound financial practices, increasing independence, and
correspondence with EFA objectives. For further information, contact EFA at (203) 226-6498 or
efa@efaw.org; or go to: http://www.efaw.org.
Education & Community Revitalization. The Bank of America Foundation’s primary goal is to
support education in the areas of early childhood development, financial literacy, and
professional development for teachers. Its secondary goal is to help communities succeed
through affordable housing and workforce development programs. Eligible applicants include
nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for applications. Qualified organizations
interested in applying for a grant should complete the online eligibility quiz. Upon completion,
applications are sent to the office in the correct geographic area for review. For further
information or to access the eligibility quiz, go to: http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/.
Orphaned Children and Troubled Youth. The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation's mission is
to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals. The Foundation has identified the
following two areas of interest: 1) the assistance of orphaned children, including the promotion of
their adoption; and 2) intervention in the lives of troubled youths. However, support is not limited
to these areas. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with services that do not
conflict with Christian morals and beliefs. First time applicants should submit an Application
Request Form at any time. For further information and to access the Application Request Form,
go to: http://www.swettfoundation.org/index.htm.
Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. RGK Foundation provides funding in the areas
of education, community, and medicine/health. The Foundation's primary interests within
education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education, integrating technology into
curriculum, teacher development, literacy, and higher education. Within communities, the
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Foundation supports a broad range of human services, youth development, and community
improvement programs. RGK's current interests in the area of medicine/health include
programs that promote the health and well-being of children, and programs that promote access
to health services. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations certified as tax exempt
under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the IRS code and are classified as not a private foundation
under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions meeting
these requirements are eligible to apply. There is no deadline for submitting an online Letter of
Inquiry (LOI). For further information and to access the LOI, go to:
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines
Organic Research, Education and Promotion. The Horizon Organic Dairy Charitable
Contributions Program has a mission of respect for the environment, animal welfare, food safety,
and health and nutritional needs. Support is provided to organizations that champion
environmental education and preservation; animal welfare; and, organic research, education and
promotion. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Applications are accepted at any
time. For more information, go to: http://www.horizonorganic.com/about/corporate/index.html.
Watershed Intern Program: The Office of Surface Mining assists in recruiting 30 potential
intern candidates, provides a stipend of $2,000 to the intern and $500 in project related
expenses to the sponsor. To assist watershed groups by providing funds for the watershed
organizations to hire interns to work on specific projects. The project must clearly enhance the
sustainability of the watershed organizations, and must contribute directly to the remediation of
acid mine drainage. Private nonprofit institutions/organizations, public nonprofit
institutions/organizations, established watershed organizations in the following States are
eligible to participate: Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Ohio,
Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Undergraduate and Graduate
students, throughout the United States, interested in helping to clean up the environment are
also eligible. Sponsorships and internships are awarded throughout the year until all funds are
allocated. http://www.osmre.gov/acsi/internindex.htm
The Small Business First Loan Fund has expanded eligibility to include new kinds of
businesses. More types of companies are eligible, including; Agricultural Enterprises and
Producers, Child Care, Construction and Computer Related Services. These low interest loans
may be used to help cover costs for land, machinery/equipment and working capital. For a
complete description, contact your DCED Representative. For more details, go to
http://www.inventpa.com/default.aspx?id=277.
Grantmakers in Health http://www.gih.org/
Founded in 1982, Grantmakers in Health serves as a professional home for foundations and
corporate giving programs and as a resource for grantmakers and others seeking expertise and
information in the field of health philanthropy. The organization's comprehensive Web site
features links to funding partners and related resources, information on GIH programs, research
publications, a biweekly newsletter, and a calendar of upcoming events.
Do you want to make sure you're in compliance with IRS regulations but don't want to wade
through pages of legalese? You should check out IRS Publication 4221, an on-line brochure that
serves as a compliance guide for nonprofit organizations. It presents important information in
straightforward, easy-to-understand language. Also of interest is IRS Publication 4220, an online brochure outlining the process of applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. You can find
both of these useful publications at the IRS Web site.
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=117894,00.html
Successful Nonprofit Boards. McKinsey's Nonprofit Practice has produced a report on
lessons learned from high-performing nonprofit boards. Board leaders of organizations that are
recognized as successful were asked how they used their time. A series of interviews with 32
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board chairs, CEOs, and executive directors yielded a set of three distinct roles that a highperforming board plays: first, the board must shape the direction for the nonprofit through its
mission, strategy, and key policies; second, the board needs to ensure that the leadership,
resources, and finances in place are commensurate with the vision; and finally, the board must
monitor performance and ensure prompt corrective action when needed. To access the detailed
report, as well as a board self-assessment tool, go to:
http://www.mckinsey.com/practices/nonprofit/ourknowledge/dynamicboards.asp.
Low-income parents can get $50,000 to pay for their children’s education in case of their
death under a free life insurance policy. The program, called LifeBridge insurance, places
$50,000 in a trust fund for parents 19 to 42 years old who earn $10,000 to $40,000 a year. If the
insured head of the household dies within 10 years, the trust fund pays the children’s education
costs, including private school, college or technical training. Mass Mutual Financial Group, as a
gesture of philanthropy, launched the program nationally last spring and will give away 20,000
policies on a first-come, first-served basis. There’s no hooks, no strings. Parents are not eligible
for the policy if they have been diagnosed with heart disease, cancer or HIV, have abused drugs
or alcohol in the past 10 years or have been convicted of drunken driving in the last five years.
To learn more about the policy, call Mass Mutual at (800) 272-2216
Education. The Coca-Cola Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life in the community
and enhance individual opportunity through education. The Foundation supports educational
programs primarily in the areas of higher education, classroom teaching and learning, and
international education. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Applications are
accepted at any time. For further information, go to: http://www2.cocacola.com/citizenship/foundation_coke.html.
Technology Products and Services. The American Non-Profit Technology Alliance (ANPTA)
is a nonprofit technology initiative with members receiving a host of technology products and
services at no charge. However, members will be asked to participate in surveys on nonprofit
use of and experiences with technology. Survey results will be tabulated and reported to media,
government, nonprofit, university and corporate contacts with the objective of enhancing funding
and awareness of nonprofits' technology needs. Members may receive several or all of the
following benefits: hardware/software donations, technology consulting, free software
downloads, funding and technology newsletter, education programs, and a resource library. For
further information and to register online, go to: http://www.anpta.com.
Fannie Mae and nine lenders are working to transform the manufactured housing market by
providing purchasers of manufactured homes nationwide access to affordable 30-year mortgage
financing with down payments as low as five percent. Fannie Mae seeks to ensure the
availability of low-cost homeownership for the large part of the population, especially seniors and
people living in rural communities, strengthen the market for manufactured housing financing,
and eliminate predatory and anti-consumer features that contribute to instability in the
marketplace. For more information, go to
http://www.fanniemae.com/newsreleases/2004/2953.jhtml?p=Media&s=News+Releases.
The PETCO Foundation was established in February 1999, as a result of this increasing handson involvement with animal welfare agencies across the country. PETCO's partnership with the
PETCO Foundation allows us to promote charitable, educational, and other philanthropic
activities for the betterment of companion animals everywhere. The PETCO Foundation had
dedicated its programs to serving the "Four Rs" –Reduce (The Foundation is a strong advocate
of spay/neuter.), Rescue (The Foundation promotes adoptions of dogs and cats from local
animal groups. Petco Animal Supplies works with shelters and humane groups across the nation
on an ongoing basis by hosting mobile adoptions in its stores. The importance of the right
companion animal for the right person is stressed.), Rehabilitate (The Foundation supports the
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importance of training as a means of preserving the human/animal bond. Studies have shown
that the number one reason animals are turned in to animal shelters across the country is due to
behavior problems.), Rejoice (The Foundation embraces the precept of the healing power of
animals. Whether it be Humane Education programs, teaching our children caring and
compassion, or Animal Assisted Therapy programs, that allow those in group home
environments to experience and relive the joy of being around animals, we believe that our
connection to animals is a vital component of successful everyday existence.)
http://www.petco.com/corpinfo_AppsSupport.asp?webt=0&
The Education Improvement Tax Credit has been expanded to include tax breaks for
donations to pre-kindergarten scholarship programs. This program permits a business to
receive a tax credit for a contribution to an approved pre-kindergarten scholarship organization,
which is defined as one that provides scholarships for children to attend pre-kindergarten
programs operated by or in conjunction with public or private schools. The scholarship
organization must, in turn, provide scholarships to public or private schools offering at least 2 ½
hours per day of pre-kindergarten instruction. A private school is defines as one that has been
certified as a private academic school by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The
amount of the credit is 100% of the first $10,000 contributed during the taxable year, and
90% of the remaining contribution, not to exceed $100,000 annually. Total tax credits for all
firms cannot be greater than $5 million in fiscal year 2004-05 and each fiscal year thereafter.
The impact of this new tax credit is unclear. As a general rule public schools do not charge
tuition for pre-kindergarten and so would not be eligible for the program. It appears to be
targeted to pre-k programs in non-public and religious schools. Child care programs that
are certified as private academic schools may be eligible for the program.
Form 990. The National Center for Charitable Statistics has made Form 990 software available
for free on its website. Form 990 is the information return that most tax-exempt 501(c)
organizations must file. The primary exceptions are organizations with gross annual receipts of
less than $25,000, and congregations. Although always a public document, Form 990 has been
gaining in visibility ever since 1999, the year that new public disclosure laws took effect requiring
nonprofits to provide copies of their Forms 990 and 1023 to the public, and the Guidestar
website began to display images of 990s filed by every 501(c)(3) charity in the U.S.
Increasingly, donors, funders, reporters, policymakers, and charities are turning to the 990 to
learn more about an organization's finances, board members, program and lobbying activity.
For more information and to download the free software, go to: http://www.form990.org.
National Endowment for the Humanities Consultation grants of as much as $10,000.00 are
designed to help museums, libraries, historical organizations, and community organizations
develop a new project or chart a new interpretive direction for an institution. By using a
Consultation grant, institutions can confer with a team of advisors to help identify key humanities
themes and questions that will guide the early stages of a project's development. Projects
should use consultants to incorporate a variety of perspectives, draw on relevant humanities
scholarship, and develop possible interpretive approaches. While humanities scholars must be
part of the project team, museum curators or educators, librarians, and others with experience
and knowledge of the humanities or the project's technical aspects may also participate as
consultants. Most competitive proposals have a range of consultants whose expertise is tailored
to the particular needs of the project. The expertise of the consultants should complement the
staff of the institution applying for the grant. The project should be based on sound scholarship,
examine the subject analytically, and address a broad set of humanities themes. Support is
available for projects in the following three main program categories: 1.) Libraries and
Archives projects make the collections of libraries and archival institutions accessible to the
public through programs such as reading or film discussion series, traveling panel exhibitions,
and lectures and public symposia. Support is also available for complementary components
such as curriculum materials, brochures, and websites. 2.) Projects in Museums and
Historical Organizations include interpretive exhibitions (both long-term and traveling), the
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interpretation of historic sites, and other complementary interpretive project components, such
as catalogs, public symposia, and websites. 3.) Special Projects are normally sponsored by
organizations other than museums, libraries, and historical organizations. Projects
typically use a combination of programming formats and reach broad regional or national
audiences at diverse venues. Projects may include reading or film discussion series, lectures
and symposia, as well as related exhibitions, publications, brochures, or websites.
http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/NEH/OPUB/OPO/NEH-GRANTS-012904-003/Grant.html
National Endowment for the Humanities Preservation Assistance Grants help small and
mid-size institutions--libraries, museums, and historical societies, town and county records
offices, archival repositories, community colleges, and underserved departments and units within
colleges and universities and other larger institutions--improve their ability to preserve and care
for their humanities collections. These collections may include books, journals, manuscript and
archival materials, maps, moving images, sound recordings, decorative and fine arts, prints and
photographs, textiles, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, furniture, and historical objects.
Institutions that have never received an NEH grant are encouraged to apply. NEH encourages
applicants to draw on the knowledge of consultants whose preservation skills and experiences
are related to the types of collections and the nature of the activities that are the focus of their
projects. Within the conservation field, for example, conservators usually specialize in the care of
specific types of collections, such as objects, paper, or paintings. Applicants should therefore
choose a conservator whose specialty is appropriate for the nature of their collections. Similarly,
when assessing the preservation needs of archival holdings, applicants should seek a consultant
specifically knowledgeable about archives and preservation. Because the organization and the
preservation of archival collections must be approached in tandem, an archival consultant can
also provide advice about the management needs of such holdings as part of a preservation
assessment.
http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/NEH/OPUB/OPO/NEH-GRANTS-012904-015/Grant.html
Law Enforcement Grants: Grant Writing USA is proud to offer our free, online version of the
Bureau of Justice Assistance's Guide to Grants. Here's where you'll find information about and links to - the grant programs that are most important to you including Byrne, LLEBG,
SCAAP, Bulletproof Vest Partnership and many, many others. You'll also find grants
management and compliance info as well as contact data for the grant making agencies in
Washington that you need to know. http://grantwritingusa.com/justhelp.html
Also available on this same great reference site:
Homeland Security Grants information: http://grantwritingusa.com/justhelp.html
Princess Grace Award Applications Available for Theater and Playwright Programs
Deadline: March 31, annually. The Princess Grace Awards (http://www.pgfusa.com/ ) are
dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging young artists in theater, dance, and film to
realize their career goals through scholarships, apprenticeships, and fellowships. Applications
for 2004 are now available for the following programs: Theater: Theater scholarships are
awarded to students for their last year (undergraduate or graduate) of professional training in
acting, directing, scenic, lighting, sound, and costume design. Students must be nominated by a
dean or department chair. Theater apprenticeships and fellowships recognize individuals who
have worked with an organization for less than five years and are nominated by the artistic
director. Deadline: March 31, annually. Playwriting: The playwright grant is available directly to
an individual through a residency at New Dramatists, Inc. in New York. Playwrights may submit
applications independently and do not have to be nominated by someone else. Awards are
based primarily on the artistic quality of the artist's past work, his/her potential for future
excellence, and the appropriateness of the activities to the individual's artistic growth. All
candidates must be United States citizens or have permanent resident status. (Deadline: March
31, annually) See the Princess Grace Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines and
forms, as well as information on the foundation's programs for dance and film artists. RFP Link:
http://pgfusa.com/grant_apps/grant_apps.html
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National Endowment for the Humanities Radio Consultation Grants : The goal of NEH in
supporting projects for radio is two-fold: to increase the presence of the humanities within radio
programming; and to use the variety and creativity of radio production to engage public
audiences in the ideas, approaches, and resources of the humanities. Consultation grants
support the earliest stages of developing humanities programs for radio. Producers, radio
stations, and other non-profit organizations may use these grants to consult with humanities
scholars about the content of proposed radio programs. Radio stations and organizations may
use these grants to assess existing programs, evaluate archives and resources, and consult with
scholars about ways of using these resources to produce humanities radio programming.
Organizations and producers that have never received an NEH grant are especially encouraged
to apply. Projects should address significant figures, events, or developments in the humanities
and draw their content from humanities scholarship. Each project should have a team of
scholarly advisers working closely with radio professionals over the course of the grant to ensure
that the humanities themes and questions are well conceived and that the project is informed by
significant scholarship. The advisers should represent the major areas of scholarship, have
diverse perspectives and approaches, and come from across the nation.
http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/NEH/OPUB/OPO/NEH-GRANTS-012904-018/Grant.html
Technology. Microsoft seeks to remove the limits to individual potential around the world by
eliminating technology illiteracy. Through its Unlimited Potential (UP) initiative, Microsoft
focuses on improving lifelong learning for disadvantaged young people and adults by providing
technology skills through community technology and learning centers (CTLCs). Eligible
applicants include CTLCs that have 501(c)(3) status, are school-based organizations (a
nonprofit or governmental organization that provides services to the community during nonschool hours such as evenings and weekends), or are government funded and operated. For
further information, contact the Microsoft DC Community Affairs Representative at (202) 8952000 or go to: www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving.
Police Grant Awards: AEDs (automated external defibrillators) are sophisticated computer
driven medical devices that deliver an electric shock through the chest wall to the heart. Police
departments across the country are eligible to apply directly for the Cintas ReviveR Provider
Police Grant. Four times every year, a department will be selected to receive four (4) AEDs
along with associated AED training at no cost to the department. Awards are scheduled to be
granted quarterly through 2005 with applications deadlines of February 1, May 1, August 1 and
November 1 . http://www.reviverprovider.org/
The SUPERVALU Foundation Contribution Committee meets quarterly to review grant
requests. Funding is generally allocated according to the following guidelines: 1). Education:
Focused on K-12 and post-secondary educational programs, with a special interest in leadership
development and school-to-work readiness programs. An additional focus is after-school
educational programs for children. 2.) Social Services: Generally addressed through significant
grants allocated to the United Way in the corporate headquarters communities. Additional grants
may be provided to organizations which do not receive United Way funding, but provide social
services to at-risk populations. 3.) Workforce Development: Focused on programs that
provide job training and self-sufficiency programs for minority, physically challenged, disabled
and disadvantaged persons. 4.) Hunger Relief: Generally addressed through product and
financial donations to comprehensive hunger relief organizations and non-profit food distribution
centers. Quarterly deadlines for applications are February 15, May 15, August 15 or November
15. http://www.supervalu.com/community/comm_general.html
Symantec's Software Donation Program makes a broad range of its consumer products, as
well as a sampling of its enterprise solutions, available to nonprofit organizations worldwide.
Who is eligible? Organizations applying to Symantec's Software Donation Program must:
1.)be of nonprofit, tax-exempt status; 2.)have a non-religious primary purpose; 3.)have a non-
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political primary purpose; and 4.)maintain an annual operating budget of less than $10 million
USD. Products available include: Norton AntiVirus; Norton Personal Firewall; Norton Internet
Security; Norton SystemWorks; WinFax PRO; and pcAnywhere.
http://www.symantec.com/corporate/software.html
HEADACHE 13 FOUNDATION: The First Assist Program – This program looks to provide
assistance to community programs that provide services for African American and Hispanic
youth that are seeking to attend college. The program will provide free of charge a certified
instructor that will conduct a training seminar on PSAT, SAT or ACT. Students that
successfully complete the training sessions will be provided with a voucher that may be used to
pay their testing fees. Community organizations that are interested in applying for The First
Assist Program must meet the following criteria: 1.) The clients that the organization serves must
be high-school aged. Defined as ages 12-18; 2.)50% or greater of the clients serviced must be
of African American or Hispanic descent; 3.)50% or greater of the clients serviced by the
organization must come from homes that receive some form of Public Assistance. Educational
organizations defined as accredited high schools can also apply for this initiative and will receive
matching funds to cover the cost of the classes. The program must be a non-profit organization
and incorporated as such in the state in which they reside. Preference will be given to
organizations who have already obtained 501(c )3 status. Applicants may apply once per
calendar year. A calendar year is defined as January – February of the current year. This
foundation also offers free Basketball Clinics to qualified applicants! To apply please send a
letter of inquiry to the foundation: http://www.headache13.com/community
Salute to Schools Program Offers Library Security Systems for Middle and High Schools
Designed to help reduce the loss of valuable library resources, the 3M Salute to Schools
program will provide $1.5 million worth of security products to 100 schools across the United
States selected by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), a division of the
American Library Association. 3M will provide up to two 3M Detection Systems for the
entrance/exit of the school’s library media center and a supply of Tattle-Tape Security Strips for
marking print material (i.e., books), a package with an average value of about $15,000. The
program is open to middle and high schools in the United States. Individual donations will vary
depending upon specific needs of the library media center, such as the size of a collection and
the physical layout. To be eligible for this program, a school must be a junior/ middle or senior
high school with an enrollment of 500 or more students, and employ a full-time, state-certified
library media specialist. The school´s library media center must: be open to all students
throughout the school day; have a collection of 5,000 or more items; meet physical requirements
for installation; and have no more than two entrances/exits that need to be protected. Applicants
that meet the eligibility guidelines will be judged by AASL according to their need for a 3M
detection system. Complete program guidelines and applications are available at the AASL
Web site.
http://www.ala.org/aaslhomeTemplate.cfm?Section=AASL&Template=/TaggedPage/TaggedPag
eDisplay.cfm&TPLID=17&ContentID=23240
Five Tips for Raising Charitable Children & to Teach Kids to Care about Their Local and
Global Neighbors : 1. Expect your children to give. Set the giving standard and see if they
don’t rise up to meet it. Children of all ages typically respond well to reasonable yet challenging
expectations. 2. Show them what and where you give. Some people will find this difficult
because we were taught from a young age to be very private about our giving. However,
mentoring means modeling. Show your children what you give and where. Talk about why you
give and how you chose the organizations. By introducing children to good charities and by
sharing examples of giving, you will encourage trust and a sense of team spirit. 3. Match their
giving. When you match your children’s giving, you begin to understand what touches their
hearts and they discover that you value these things. But training children to give away your
money effectively is not the same as encouraging them to be givers themselves; however, they
will ultimately make personal giving decisions for themselves. 4. Take them with you on visits
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to charities. You may be surprised how much children learn just from being with you in any visits
you make to charities. Being exposed to the work can open up a variety of ideas and
conversations, and give children experiences to think about for weeks to come. In time, they will
want to go on their own, and they will know what to watch and ask for. 5. Celebrate their
giving. Find ways to catch children in the act of giving. Let them know you notice and approve of
their giving. Keep a light attitude and an accepting countenance. Remind them that cheerful
giving is one of life’s great pleasures. For more information on family philanthropy and options
for giving through World Vision, please visit www.worldvisiongifts.org or
www.worldvision.org/giftplanning.
15 Design & Usage Rules for NonProfit Websites (by CareerBuilder.org.)
These "rules" are actually comments and suggestions for designing nonprofit Web sites to be
user-friendly, suggestions from recognized experts in e-philanthropy:
 Collecting money online is not the same as fundraising online. Fundraising online may result in a
gift being mailed or forwarded to the organization.
 Design a web site for the user, not the organization.
 Be concerned about download times. Shorter is better.
 Choose information paths - likely thought processes leading to information destinations.
 Have several paths, each designed for a particular group of constituents. Clients, advocates,
prospects, donors and researchers etc. Test your path.
 Never place information deeper than three levels if possible. It may be good for counting the
number of page views, but it is frustrating for visitors.
 Always provide a menu to key pages.
 Write copy to be search engine friendly and learn what terms are likely associated with your
organization.
 Always provide easy and direct contact information.
 Provide a map if people are likely to come to your offices.
 Put your IRS form 990 on your web site or a link to where your 990 can be accessed. Also add
your annual report. Be transparent in order to build trust.
 If you use a PDF file, place a link to download a free document viewer.
 Collect email addresses online and through any other communications you have with constituents.
Try a message like, "We can be a better steward of your donations by communicating with you
electronically, saving both printing and postage costs." Also, be aware of laws concerning email
use.
 Have a privacy policy for the information you collect. Don't share it as a rule.
 Be aware that your web site is available in every state and around the world and therefore can be
subject to charity registration requirements involving the solicitation of donations.
The 1033 Program (formerly the 1208 Program) permits the Secretary of Defense to transfer,
without charge, excess U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) personal property (supplies
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and equipment) to State and local law enforcement agencies (LEAs). The 1033 Program
has allowed law enforcement agencies to acquire vehicles (land, air, and sea), weapons,
computer equipment, body armor, fingerprint equipment, night vision equipment, radios and
televisions, first aid equipment, tents and sleeping bags, photographic equipment, and more.
Rules and Restrictions: 1.)The requesting agency must be a government agency whose primary
function is the enforcement of laws and whose officers are compensated and have powers of
arrest and apprehension. 2.)The property must be drawn from existing stocks of the
Department of Defense. 3.)The receiving agency is responsible for all costs associated with the
property after it is transferred, as well as for all shipping or Federal repossession costs. 4.)The
recipient must accept the property on an as-is, where-is basis. 5.)All property is transferred on
a first-come, first-served basis. 6.)Property may not be sold, leased, rented, exchanged,
bartered, used to secure a loan, used to supplement the agency's budget, or stockpiled for
possible future use. Application Procedures: A State or local law enforcement or corrections
official begins the process by writing a letter to the State coordinator, (http://www.dla.mil/j3/leso/Section1033/STATE_COOR.htm ) requesting that the agency be accepted for
participation in the 1033 program. URL: http://www.justnet.org/equipment/1033.html
Housing. The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation (WFHF) focuses on increasing low-income
homeownership through the development of affordable housing, and providing shelter and
supportive services for homeless and disabled adult populations. Eligible applicants include
nonprofit housing organizations with at least two complete audit cycles. The deadlines for
applications are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 each year. For further
information, contact WFHF at (612) 667-2146; or go to:
http://www.wellsfargo.com/about/wfhf/programs.jhtml.
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is a non-profit 501(c)(3) public charity dedicated
to increasing the adoptions of the more than 150,000 children in North America’s foster care
system. Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy’s International, created the Foundation in 1992 in
support of the vision that every child deserves a permanent home and a loving family. The Dave
Thomas Foundation for Adoption focuses on increasing adoption awareness while supporting
model adoption service programs. The world has lost a great advocate for children when Dave
Thomas passed away on January 8, 2002. Dave was known as a talented and dedicated
businessman - though his desire to help and care for the most vulnerable children in this country
was perhaps his greatest accomplishment. In his honor, his foundation will continue to commit
itself to the vision he set forth: to ensure every child has a permanent home and loving family.
http://www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.com/html/resource/dave.asp
A partnership of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and the National Science Teachers
Association, the Toyota TAPESTRY program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for
innovative projects that enhance science education in a school and/or school district. Fifty oneyear grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants, totaling $550,000, will be awarded this year. To
apply for funding, qualified teachers must write a Toyota TAPESTRY proposal describing a
project, including its potential impact on students and a budget up to $10,000 (up to $2,500 for
mini-grants). Toyota TAPESTRY grants will be awarded in three categories: 1.) Physical
Science Applications: Projects that relate the laws, principles, and concepts of science (physics
and chemistry) to phenomena and events relevant to students? lives.; 2.)Literacy & Science
Education: Inquiry-based science projects that incorporate effective strategies and techniques of
teacher practice for the development of language arts and reading literacy.; 3.) Environmental
Science Education: Projects that emphasize the efficient use of natural resources and protection
of the environment. The TAPESTRY grant program is open to elementary teachers who teach
some science in the classroom or as teaching specialists, and to all middle and high school
science teachers residing within the fifty United States and U.S. territories and possessions.
Proposals may be submitted by an individual teacher, or a team of up to five educators. For
complete program guidelines and eligibility information, see the NSTA Web site.
http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/index.htm
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Federal Grants. Grants.gov, the new online clearinghouse of Federal government-wide grant
opportunities, was officially unveiled on December 9, 2003. For more information about
Grants.gov, go to http://www.grants.gov. For more information on the President’s E-Gov
Initiative, go to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb.egov.
Funding available for rural fire departments from the Rural Fire Assistance Program: URL:
http://www.fireplan.gov/reports/361-369-en.pdf
Janet Fiore, CEO of The Sierra Group, joined with Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao and
Administrator Hector V. Barreto of the U.S. Small Business Administration in Washington, DC for
the signing ceremony that launched an Interagency Initiative designed to assist small business
owners looking to hire workers with disabilities. This strategic alliance is entitled "The New
Freedom Small Business Initiative" and will also reach out to assist individuals with disabilities
who wish to start their own small businesses. For more information on The New Freedom Small
Business Initiative and The Sierra Group, Inc., please visit the following web sites:
www.dol.gov/odep or www.sba.gov and www.thesierragroup.com.
ADDITIONALLY: The US Dept of Education has recently established 2 new lending
initiatives for individuals with disabilities.
1. The Alternative Financing Program allows for states to make loans to individuals and
families for assistive technology equipment, services and home modifications.
2. The Telework Fund is designed to support home based employment and self employment
by making similar loans to individuals and employers for computers, home modifications, etc. to
assist in the development of economic independence. Each state, and many territories and
Native American Reservations, have one or both of these programs and is required to work
with both Community Based Organizations and Lenders for these programs. Many states are
still searching for organizations and lenders to work with. If your organization would like learn
more about diversification of your lending and technical assistance please contact: Mark Nolte,
Senior Business Consultant, 332 S. Linn St Suite 15, Iowa City, IA 52240. phone
319.338.2521; fax 319.338.2528; www.abilitiesfund.org
ExxonMobil supports organizations that address the social and economic conditions in the
communities where the company has a significant presence. Its philanthropic giving is
concentrated in the following program areas: environment; public policy and public research;
minority and women-oriented service organizations; health; arts, museums, and historical
associations; education; and civic and community-service organizations. Eligible applicants
include nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for applications. For further information,
contact Public Affairs, Contributions, Exxon Mobil Corporation, 5959 Las Colinas Boulevard,
Irving, TX 75039-2298, (972) 444-1405-fax, or contributions@exxonmobil.com; or go to:
http://www.exxonmobil.com/Corporate/Notebook/Citizen/Corp_N_CitizenGrants.asp.
The R.O.S.E. (Regaining One's Self-Esteem) Fund is a national non-profit organization
committed to ending violence against women and their children by assisting women survivors of
violence to regain their self-esteem. By helping women to achieve a positive self-esteem, The
R.O.S.E. Fund hopes to empower individual women victims to achieve self-sufficiency, rebuild
their lives, and ultimately help end violence within society. The R.O.S.E. Fund intends to help
women victims bridge the gap between being victims and becoming survivors. The focus on
self-esteem is the thread that runs through all of R.O.S.E.'s initiatives. With programs aimed at
educating the public and promoting women's self-esteem and confidence, R.O.S.E. hopes to
bring an end to the epidemic of violence against women and provide women with role models
who demonstrate the magnitude of what individual women can achieve. The R.O.S.E. Fund
contributes to a variety of programs across the country dedicated to helping domestic violence
survivors. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. However, The R.O.S.E. Fund's yearly giving
cycle takes place at the end of the calendar year. If your organization is interested in applying for
a grant, please complete the Associated Grant Makers Common Proposal Form, to be found at
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www.agmconnect.org If you have any questions, please contact the R.O.S.E. Fund at 617/4825400. http://www.rosefund.org/indexRose.html
Finding Foundation Support for Your Education
Do you have a child about to enter college? Going back to school yourself? Learn about the
process of seeking financial support from foundations with a new interactive e-learning tutorial.
This free course helps students articulate a plan of study, create a unique profile, identify
potential funders, and more. It includes several interactive exercises and assignments, three
worksheets, and a final exam to test what you've learned. You can enroll in Finding Foundation
Support for Your Education free of charge by visiting the Virtual Classroom :
http://fdncenter.org/learn/classroom/ Look for the E-learning symbol (
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Tax Information. The Internal Revenue Service has published two new brochures to help taxexempt charities understand the tax laws conferring tax-status. Publication 4220, Applying for
501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status, is designed to help prospective charities apply for tax exemption
under the tax law.
Publication 4221, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt
Organizations, explains the record keeping, report filing, and disclosure rules that apply to
organizations that have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3). For further information, go
to: http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=117894,00.html
Investing in Youth. The Jewish Fund for Justice (JFJ) supports organizations working to
alleviate the root causes of poverty and the disenfranchisement of low-income people in the U.S.
JFJ supports community-based organizing and advocacy that promote leadership development
and build community self-sufficiency to strengthen the impact of low-income people on the public
debates over issues affecting their lives. Through its Investing in Youth program, JFJ supports
groups that improve the lives of youth and their communities through youth-developed
programs, empower young people to advocate on their own behalf, train them to develop and
lead issue campaigns, and mobilize parents and youth to improve public education. Eligible
applicants include organizations that: engage in community organizing and/or grassroots
advocacy; are led by and benefit low-income people; address the systems, societal values,
institutions, laws, or policies that perpetuate poverty; and operate at the community level or have
strong community roots. The deadlines for applications are June 1 and December 15 every
year. Because its application process is extremely competitive, JFJ requires that you speak with
a JFJ program officer before submitting an application. For further information, contact JFJ, 260
Fifth Avenue, Suite 701, New York, NY 10001; (212) 213-2113; (212) 213-2233 –fax; or
jfjustice@jfjustice.org; or go to: http://www.jfjustice.org/index.html
Youth Anti-Violence. The Allstate Foundation supports programs aligned with three focus
areas: safe and vital communities, including youth anti-violence programs; tolerance, inclusion
and diversity; and economic empowerment. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations.
There are no deadlines for applications. For further information or to submit an application from
DC, contact the Foundation at Capital Region, The Allstate Foundation, 12150 E Monument
Drive, Suite 500, Fairfax, VA 22033 or (703) 385-6600; or go to:
http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundationmain.htm.
Youth Mentoring. CVS/pharmacy supports the many communities it serves by providing grants
in the following areas: improving K-12 education; mentoring programs for youths; literacy;
health; programs targeting women; and healthy development of children, ages 0-3. Eligible
applicants include nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines for applications. For further
information, contact Jennifer Veilleux, CVS Community Relations Department, 1 CVS Drive,
Woonsocket, RI 02895; or go to:
http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/community_grants.htm
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation Invites Applications from Music Education Programs
The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF) is accepting applications from K-12 school and
community music programs across the United States that need new and refurbished musical
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instruments and/or instrument repairs. MHOF supports music education and its many benefits by
providing musical instruments and instrument repairs to qualified music programs. Schools,
after-school music programs, youth orchestras, and community schools of the arts are eligible to
apply. Applications are reviewed three times a year and there is no deadline. Guidelines and
applications are available at the foundation's Web site.
RFP Link: http://www.mhopus.org/
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CANDLE FOUNDATION: IBM ACQUIRES
CANDLE! On Feb. 8, 2005, IBM announced the completion of the first phase of its program to
integrate the systems management and monitoring capabilities developed by the former Candle
Corporation into the Tivoli software portfolio. Since the acquisition, we have been working
diligently to integrate the Candle product portfolio into the IBM fulfillment systems. During this
time, we also expanded customer support by integrating into IBM’s worldwide support
infrastructure, adding additional support personnel, and increasing staff and investment in
product development. (WITH THIS ACQUISITION, UNSURE IF GRANTS ARE STILL
AVAILABLE! I contacted IBM and here is the response: All former Candle activities are now
under the overall IBM umbrella at this time. Here is the main IBM Community relations page:
http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/index.shtml ) Candle Foundation supports charitable
projects, with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 in five categories: Community investment;
Education and information dissemination; Hunger and homelessness ; Medical research; and
Preventive health services .
http://www.candle.com/www1/cnd/portal/CNDportal_Channel_Master/0,2179,2683_2933,00.html
Dollar General’s community grants program provides support for non-profit organizations
committed to the advancement of literacy, drop out prevention and character education. We
believe these three focus areas work together to address some of the greatest challenges and
needs of students within our 27 state market area. If you are interested in applying for a
community grant in one of our three focus areas please review our guidelines, print the
community grants application form and submit your request prior to deadlines:
http://www.dollargeneral.com/ServingOthers/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx.
Event Participants Who Solicit Funds Online Generate Six Times
More Donations Online … and Offline. A new Kintera study involving data from more than
625 nonprofit events, 430,000 participants and 800,000 transactions has found that participants
who raise money via the Internet generate exponentially more in both online and offline
contributions than those who do not use email to solicit donations. The study also noted that, on
average, the more emails sent to solicit contributions, the more participants raised - both online
and offline. For more information and an online demo, visit Kintera at www.kintera.com.
Historic Preservation. The 1772 Foundation makes grants to preserve and enhance American
historical structures with particular interest in farming, industrial development, transportation and
unusual historical buildings. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There are no
application deadlines. A one-page Letter of Inquiry (LOI), including a synopsis of your project, a
brief history of the site, and funding needs (including funds already secured) is required. Strong
local support is a prerequisite for funding; those projects that have secured matching funds are
most favorably considered. For further information, contact the Foundation at inquiries@1772
Foundation.org; or go to: http://www.1772foundation.org/index.html.
DRMS (Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service): the place to obtain original US
Government surplus property. Disposing of excess property. DRMS disposes of excess
property received from the military services. The inventory changes daily and includes
thousands of items: from air conditioners to vehicles, clothing to computers, and much more.
Property is first offered for reutilization within the Department of Defense (DoD), transfer to other
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federal agencies, or donation to state and local governments and other qualified organizations.
Reutilization means big savings. In fiscal 2002, $1.2 billion worth of property was reutilized.
Every dollar's worth of property reutilized is a tax dollar saved. DRMS also supports the
Humanitarian Assistance and Foreign Military Sales programs. Selling DoD surplus property.
DRMS manages the DoD surplus property sales program. Excess property that is not reutilized,
transferred or donated may be sold to the public as surplus.
http://www.drms.dla.mil/pubaff/index.html
YouthActionNet is now 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 US$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. http://www.youthactionnet.org/minigrants.php
Wealth Creation. The F. B. Heron Foundation supports organizations that help low-income
people to create wealth and take control of their lives. The Foundation makes grants to and
investments in programs that are engaged in the following wealth-creation strategies: increasing
access to capital; supporting enterprise development; advancing home ownership; reducing the
barriers to full participation in the economy by providing quality child care; employing
comprehensive community development approaches with a strong focus on the wealth-creation
strategies noted above.
Eligible applicants include direct-service, community-based
organizations and enterprises. There are no formal application deadlines. First time applicants
should submit Letters of Inquiry (LOI). First time grants range from $25,000-$50,000. For
further information or to submit a LOI, contact Mary Jo Mullan, Vice President, Programs, The
F.B. Heron Foundation, 100 Broadway, 17th Floor, New York, NY 10005, (212) 404-1805 – fax;
or go to: http://www.heronfdn.org
Women and Girls and Social Change. The Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that are
designed and implemented by women and girls; projects that have limited access to financial
resources and which reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of our society and promote the
empowerment of women and girls; and projects for social change that have encountered
obstacles in their search for funding. Deadlines for applications are February 15 and August 15,
annually. Open Meadows provides grants of up to $2,000 to cover start-up expenses or to
support ongoing projects. Open Meadows does not fund individuals, fellowships, or
scholarships. For further information, contact: Open Meadows Foundation at (718) 768-4015 or
openmeadows@igc.org or visit the website at: http://www.openmeadows.org/.
Notice: DUNS Number Required for All Applicants, Effective October 1, 2003. Effective
October 1, 2003, all applicants must have a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal
Numbering System (DUNS) number. Any organization that applies for a DLT grant or
combination loan-grant must use their DUNS number on the application. DUNS numbers are
available without charge. See DUNS Q&A.
Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Foundation: Funding Priorities
Health : Grants that emphasize prevention and/or recovery from health problems; Grants that
enhance the health of needy children by promoting healthy lifestyles ; Grants that provide
access to medicine and medical procedures for children who require special assistance and
would otherwise be denied such assistance. Education : Grants that encourage educational
achievement in areas of documented weakness; Grants that promote advanced learning
opportunities to gifted children who would otherwise lack the resources necessary to pursue
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dreams and talents ; Grants that expose children to learning opportunities they would otherwise
not experience due to insufficient financial resources. Inner-city Services: Grants that provide
health and educational programs targeted to low-income children in the inner-city ;Grants that
strengthen the capacity of operating nonprofit organizations to more effectively meet the needs
of low-income children in the inner-city.
http://www.touchemall.com/apply_for_grant/format_grant.htm
Tom’s of Maine Grants: The Environment: We favor programs that address animal welfare,
protection and conservation of natural resources, wildlife, wildlife habitat and other issues related
to bio-diversity and a sustainable planet. Human Needs: We favor programs that address social
issues, especially those affecting youth, people with disabilities and indigenous people;
programs related to health and well-being; and programs that enhance family and community
life, nurture a sense of community among diverse groups, and build community capacity to
address and solve local problems. The Arts: We favor programs that address performing arts
(music, drama, dance) and visual arts; programs and resources for the arts; and artistic cultural
programs with interactive and educational components. Education: We favor programs that
address innovative educational programs for children and adults; especially ones that foster
understanding of the natural environment and encourage community outreach.
http://www.tomsofmaine.com/about/grant_guidelines.asp
Women and Girls. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) provides two-year
Community Action Grants to support projects to spur the achievement of girls and young women
in mathematics, science, and technology from kindergarten through attendance at two-year
colleges. Awards can be used for coalition building, planning activities, or program
implementation and evaluation. Eligible applicants include AAUW branches, AAUW state
organizations, and community-based nonprofit organizations. Grants of up to $10,000 are
available. For further information, contact AAUW at 1111 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC
20036 or (202) 785-7731; or go to:
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm
US Soccer Foundation : The Grants Program has awarded over $15 million dollars in cash
and equipment to more than 250 grantees nationwide. Our grantees cover the entire spectrum of
soccer organizations from the small rural club looking to start a soccer program to the national
programs of the US Soccer Federation, the National Governing Body for the sport of soccer in
the United States. The Foundation's Grants Program is open to anyone with a soccer specific
program or project that benefits a non-for-profit purpose. The Annual Grants Program opens
every year on September 15th, when the new application is released, and closes on December
1st. Contact: Gregory Rhodes (202) 872-9277. grants@ussoccerfoundation.org or visit
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/GNT.html
Major League Baseball’s Baseball Tomorrow Fund :
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major
League Baseball Players Association. The mission of the Baseball Tomorrow Fund is to promote
and enhance the growth of baseball in the United States, Canada and throughout the world by
funding programs, fields and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth
participation in the game. Grants from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund are designed to be
sufficiently flexible to enable applicants to address needs unique to their communities. The funds
may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a
new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball
programs. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is intended to provide funding for incremental
programming and facilities for youth baseball and not as a substitute for existing funding or
fundraising activities or to provide routine or recurring operating costs or funding for construction
or maintenance of buildings. There are four deadlines annually.
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/mlb_official_community_bbtomorrow
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The Dr. Phil Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization based in Irving, Texas, and
established in 2003 with a mission of fighting multiple epidemic-level problems, principally with
families, children, and teens. Childhood obesity and related diseases will be an early focus. The
foundation was created by Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, psychologist, best-selling author, and host of
the critically acclaimed daytime television series "Dr. Phil." For more information, please visit
www.drphilfoundation.org.
The Appalachian Regional Commission awards grants from funds appropriated to the
Commission annually by Congress. ARC awards program grants for projects that benefit the
Appalachian Region by furthering the five goals identified by the Commission in its strategic
plan. The Appalachian Regional Commission is a federal-state partnership that works with the
people of Appalachia to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and
improved quality of life. ARC funds projects that develop, support, or expand education and
training programs. ARC provides funds for basic infrastructure services, including water and
sewer facilities, that enhance economic development opportunities or address serious health
issues for residential customers. ARC housing grants fund plannng, technical services, and
other preliminary expenses of developing housing projects, as well as demolition and necessary
site improvements, including excavation, land fills, land clearing and grading; and infrastructure
improvements, such as water and sewer system construction. ARC funds a number of
telecommunications activities, including strategic community planning, equipment acquisition,
and hardware and software for network building. ARC makes a wide range of grants to public
and private nonprofit organizations to help firms create and retain jobs in the Region. Examples
of grants include
 industrial site development;
 business incubators;
 special technical assistance and training; and
 expansion of domestic and foreign markets.
Eligible activities include support of rural health clinics and small hospitals; of programs that
eliminate gaps in the delivery of health services, especially to children and the elderly; of
projects that address infant mortality reduction, oral and mental health, and health planning
activities; of telemedicine networks as a means of universal access to comprehensive health
care, and of projects that increase the availability of health care workers. Typically, ARC grants
are awarded to state and local agencies and governmental entities (such as economic
development authorities), local governing boards (such as county councils), and nonprofit
organizations (such as schools and organizations that build low-cost housing). Program grants
are made to nonprofit organizations. Most program grants originate at the state level. Eligible PA
counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron,
Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest,
Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne,
Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Potter,
Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren,
Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland, and Wyoming. Potential applicants should contact their
state ARC program manager to request a pre-application package. The local development
district serving the county in which the project is located may provide guidance on a project's
eligibility for funding and assistance in preparing a grant application.
http://www.arc.gov/index.do?nodeId=1004
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Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program: FMA provides funding to assist States and
communities in implementing measures to reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood
damage to buildings, manufactured homes, and other structures insurable under the National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). There are three types of grants available under FMA:
Planning, Project, and Technical Assistance Grants. FMA Planning Grants are available to
States and communities to prepare Flood Mitigation Plans. NFIP-participating communities with
approved Flood Mitigation Plans can apply for FMA Project Grants. FMA Project Grants are
available to States and NFIP participating communities to implement measures to reduce flood
losses. Ten percent of the Project Grant is made available to States as a Technical Assistance
Grant. These funds may be used by the State to help administer the program. Communities
receiving FMA Planning and Project Grants must be participating in the NFIP. A few examples of
eligible FMA projects include: the elevation, acquisition, and relocation of NFIP-insured
structures. Additional information can be read on the Mitigation Planning pages. Funding for the
program is provided through the National Flood Insurance Fund, and FMA is funded at $20
million nationally. http://www.fema.gov/fima/mitgrant.shtm
National Association for Gifted Children Offers Distinguished Student Program
Deadline: Various. The National Association for Gifted Children ( http://www.nicholasgreen.org/
) has announced the NAGC-Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Program. Funded by
the Nicholas Green Foundation and the Nicholas Green Scholarship Fund, the program will
award a $500 U.S. savings bond and a certificate of excellence from NAGC to one student in
every state. Students selected for the award must be in the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth grade and
have distinguished themselves in academic achievement, leadership, or the visual or performing
arts. Students may nominate themselves or be nominated by parents, teachers, students, or
community/civic groups. See the NAGC Web site for further program details and for information
on requesting an application. Contact information and deadlines vary by state; the complete list
is available at the NAGC site. RFP Link: http://www.nagc.org/Awards/green/greenawd.html#intro
Federal Government Grant Find and Apply Initiatives. The e-Grants Initiative (also called
Grants.gov) is one of 24 e-Government programs that the Federal Government has mandated
as part of the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 1999. This
government-wide initiative calls for the development of a one-stop electronic grant portal where
potential grant recipients will receive full service electronic grant administration. Grants.gov’s
“Find Grant Opportunities” (FIND) feature is now available. This newest addition to the
Grants.gov site allows you to search for information on competitive grant opportunities from all
26 federal grant-making agencies from one location. You can also register to be notified
automatically of future grant opportunities as they are added to the site. As of October 1, 2003,
all competitive grant announcements will be posted on Grants.gov. The “Apply for Grants”
(APPLY) feature allows grantors to post grant application packages and grant seekers to access
and submit applications – all in a single, online location. The APPLY feature will be launched on
October 31, 2003. The Grants.gov team has created a range of online customer support tools to
help grantors and grant seekers transition from current processes to using Grants.gov. For
more information, go to the site - www.Grants.gov - or contact 1-800-518-GRANTS or
support@grants.gov.
TUMS Grant In Aid Program: It is important to keep firefighters protected and our communities
safe. Volunteer firefighters make up to 88% of our nation's firefighting force. Here's how the
program will work. Applications for grants, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000, may be obtained
from the FRI Web site starting in January 2003. Departments can complete the grant form and
file it electronically, and any U.S. fire department is eligible to submit a grant application. Every
quarter, the FRI board of directors will review the applications and determine who will be funded.
http://www.firstresponder.org/grant_in_aid.htm
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. contributed $150 million to support communities and local non-profit
organizations. Customers raised an additional $75 million with the help of our stores and clubs.
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They accomplished this by organizing fundraisers and making grants to organizations that are
making a difference in their communities. The cornerstone of Wal-Mart Good. Works.
community involvement effort is our Community Grant programs. All requests for funding must
be directed to the Good. Works. Coordinator at your local Wal-Mart store, SAM'S CLUB,
Neighborhood Market or Distribution Center. Proposals mailed directly to the Wal-Mart
Foundation will not be considered. For more information about the Wal-Mart Foundation, call us
at 800-530-9925. http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp
The Relatives as Parents Program (RAPP) initiative began in October, 1991 and focuses on
services to grandparents and other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of surrogate
parenting when the biological parents are unwilling or unable to do so. In 1993, we provided
support for the establishment of the AARP Grandparent Information Center, which provides
resources and information on an array of issues and concerns of grandparents who are raising
their grandchildren and the professionals who assist them. In September 1996 we established
the first round of seed grants to 15 community-based agencies and 5 public state agencies
interested in "kincare" issues. The RAPP Local Initiative is designed to establish communitybased services to grandparents and other relatives who have assumed the responsibility of
surrogate parenting. http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/
Hasbro Children's Foundation
PROGRAM: Support for children's education, healthcare, and social services
SUMMARY: The mission of the Hasbro Children’s Foundation is to improve the quality of life for
disadvantaged children, birth through age 12, through the support of innovative, model direct
service programs in the areas of health, education, and social services. The Foundation also
funds universally accessible playspaces. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis throughout
the year. The Foundation’s three levels of funding help to provide the support children need to
grow up healthy and strong, bring innovative programs to children throughout the nation, and
strive to resolve the issues that put children at risk in the first place. (1) Direct Service: Poverty,
illness, homelessness, and child abuse and neglect can uproot children and put their healthy
growth and development at risk. The Hasbro Children’s Foundation seeks to provide the
essential elements--education, healthcare and social services--that will nurture and assure a
safe and caring environment for all children. The Foundation funds programs that build resiliency
in children, and provide opportunities for caring relationships, learning and creativity, and
feelings of achievement and joy. (2) National Expansion/Adaptation/Replication: Our
expansion/adaptation/replication grants help to bring innovative concepts beyond local
communities in an effort to provide the greatest number of children possible with the services
they desperately need. (3) Innovative Solutions/Model Programs: The Hasbro Children’s
Foundation also digs deeper, to examine problems and test solutions that can prevent our
nation’s most vulnerable children from being "uprooted" in the first place. By supporting new and
innovative programs, the Foundation strives to find solutions to society’s most persistent issues
with the hopes of creating a better life for the children of today and those of tomorrow. No
deadlines.
CONTACT: Carol Felton (917) 606-6226. URL: http://hasbro.org/hcf/
WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation
PROGRAM: Funds for women and children
SUMMARY: The WHO Foundation nationally supports grass-roots charities serving the
overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women
and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing
health, education, and social service needs are our priority. ... Organizations must have been
incorporated for a minimum of three years prior to application. Preference will be given to grassroots charities with: total organizational budget of $2 million or less; government funding of less
than 30% of income; United Way funding of less than 30% of income; salaries/wages and
benefits not more than 50 % of budget. The majority of grants range from $2,500 to $15,000.
No deadlines. CONTACT: 1-800-946-4663. URL: http://whofoundation.org
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Children and Youth. Radio Shack Corporation is now accepting applications for its
Neighborhood Answers Grant program. The program, which began this year, is designed to fund
worthy causes that help families protect children from abduction, violence, and abuse. Eligible
applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) that offer solutions to help prevent
family violence/abuse. There are no deadlines for applications. Grants requests should be
limited to $500 or less in value. For additional information or to access the application, go to:
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com
National Education Association Fine Arts Teachers
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). Amount:
The grant amount is $2,000. Ten grants will be awarded. Grant funds may be used for resource
materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, and/or professional fees. Eligibility:
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. (NOTE: Elementary and secondary fine arts teachers are eligible in alternate years.)
http://www.nfie.org/programs/finearts.htm
Childhood Development. The McKenzie Foundation believes that assisting families is one of
the most effective and lasting ways to strengthen communities. Its current grant making is in the
areas of early childhood development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. Eligible
applicants include nonprofit organizations. Letters of Intent (LOI) are accepted at any time.
Grants typically range from $600-$60,000. For additional information or to access the
application, call (203) 861-7525; or go to: www.mckenziefoundation.us.
Gun Prevention. The Alliance for Justice Co/Motion Program provides grants to support youthdesigned and -led campaigns to end gun violence. Eligible applicants include nonprofit
organizations. There are no deadlines for applications. Matching grants of up to $10,000 will be
awarded. For additional information or to access the application, contact Kellye McIntosh at
(202) 822-6070 or www.kellye@afj.org.
Substance Abuse. American Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to
reduce youth tobacco use, reduce exposure to second- hand smoke among all ages and
populations, increase successful quit rate among all ages and populations. Eligible applicants
include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. There is a rolling deadline. The program
awards renewable grants for up to $100,000 for the first year of funding. Grantees may apply for
a second year of funding for up to 50 percent of the amount awarded in the first year. For
additional information or to access the application, go to: http://www.americanlegacy.org
SBC Foundation: Community Development
The SBC Foundation supports community development initiatives that promote economic growth
and build the capacity of community-based organizations to serve their clients. In particular, we
look for: Technology education initiatives that develop basic and intermediate technology
workforce skills (e.g. technology job training programs); Programs that strengthen nonprofits
through effective integration of technology; Initiatives that integrate technology to improve
community infrastructure; Programs that provide technology access and basic technology
instruction, particularly to underserved communities; Initiatives that expand and develop supplier
diversity; Leadership development programs, particularly those that focus on under-represented
minorities. No deadlines. CONTACT: 800-591-9663
URL: http://www.sbc.com/corporate_citizenship/0,,18,00.html
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Washington Mutual, Inc. & Education:
Washington Mutual is happy to partner with nonprofit organizations by investing in their efforts to
build stronger communities. The Washington Mutual Foundation makes millions of dollars in
cash grants each year to support K-12 public education. Washington Mutual places a strong
emphasis on making grants to education programs that benefit K-12 public schools in low- to
moderate-income communities. We make grants for: professional development of teachers;
leadership training for principals; organizational development for schools or districts; information
about school performance for parents. Of these four areas, Washington Mutual concentrates its
education funding on professional development of teachers. We favor programs aligned with the
Five Propositions of Accomplished Teaching developed by the National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards. The Five Propositions state that teachers are: (1) committed to students
and their learning; (2) knowledgeable about the subjects they teach and how to teach those
subjects to students; (3) responsible for managing and monitoring student learning; (4)
thoughtful about their practice and they learn from experience; (5) members of learning
communities. We’re looking for programs that have clearly measurable results and provide
opportunities for teachers to grow professionall, learn from experience and work with their peers
to improve performance.
No deadlines. CONTACT: 800.258.0543
URL: http://publicsite.wamu.com/about/community/support/GivingGuidelines.asp
Wells Fargo Housing Foundation: Community Support Grant Program
The Well Fargo Housing Foundation’s (WFHF) mission is to create opportunities for low-income
people in America to realize the dream of homeownership. To accomplish our mission, we
partner with established local and national non-profit housing organizations that have
demonstrated the ability to create homeownership opportunities for low-income families. We also
support non-profit housing organizations that help low-income homeowners make small repairs
and meet one-time expenses; non-profit housing organizations that provide permanent
supportive housing to adults living with disabilities; and non-profit housing organizations that
provide housing, counseling, and job training services to the temporarily homeless population.
The foundation offers financial support to nonprofit housing organizations that are seeking more
than volunteer assistance. We provide support in all communities where Wells Fargo provides
products and services. Areas of Interest: (1) Homeownership: (1a) Construction/Rehab. The
WFHF provides funding to nonprofit housing organizations that have demonstrated the ability to
create homeownership opportunities for low-income families. (1b) Home Improvement. The
WFHF provides funding to non-profit housing organizations that help low-income homeowners
make small home repairs or assist with other one-time expenses, such as the purchase of a new
furnace or water heater. The Foundation does not support rental projects or programs. (2)
Supportive housing: The WFHF provides funding to nonprofit housing organizations that
provide permanent supportive housing to adult persons living with mental or health disabilities.
The Foundation does not provide funding to nursing homes, hospices, or other final days
institutions. (3) Transitional housing: The WFHF provides funding to nonprofit housing
organizations that provide housing, counseling, and job training services to temporarily
homeless population. The average grant is $5,000 to $10,000. Established non-profit housing
organizations (organizations with at least two complete audit cycles) meeting these needs in
communities where Wells Fargo provides products and services may apply. To be eligible, your
organization must be tax exempt under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3). Application deadlines
are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. CONTACT: 612-667-2146. URL:
http://www.wellsfargo.com/about/wfhf_oview.jhtml
Strong Communities. The Wachovia Foundation seeks to build strong and vibrant
communities, improve the quality of life, and make a positive difference where its employees
work and live. The foundation makes grants in the areas of education, community and economic
development, arts and culture, and health and human services. Eligible applicants include
nonprofit organizations. There are no deadlines. For further information, contact Anita Wynn at
(804) 697-7231, anita.wynn@wachovia.com, or 1021 E. Cary Street, VA 9603, Richmond, VA
23219; or go to: http://www.wachovia.com/inside/page/0,,139,00.html
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Free Credit Card Equipment. VeriFone and NPC are offering free reconditioned credit card
terminals to nonprofits since the cost of buying or leasing credit card machines has deterred
many groups from accepting credit card payments. For further information, go to:
http://www.techsoup.org/DiscounTech/dtjumppages/verifone/reasons.asp.
Colgate-Palmolive Company Youth for America
With more than 300 winners selected annually, Colgate has awarded nearly $6 million to local
clubs and troops over the program’s 30-year history. The program is only open to local units of
six participating national youth organizations: Boy Scouts of America; Girl Scouts of the USA;
Girls Incorporated; Camp Fire USA; Boys & Girls Clubs of America; 4-H. Entry forms for the
2004-2005 Youth For America program will be available in October 2004. No deadlines. URL:
http://www.colgate.com/cp/corp.class/colgate_cares/youth.jsp
Bricks and Mortar. The Kresge Foundation primarily makes challenge grants for building
construction or renovation through its Bricks and Mortar Program. Grants are also given for the
purchase of major equipment and real estate. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations
in the areas of higher education, health care and long-term care, human services, science and
the environment, arts and humanities, and public affairs. Governmental agencies are also
eligible. The Foundation will accept proposals throughout the year, but only one per institution in
any twelve-month period. Grants range between $150,000-$600,000. For further information,
go to: http://www.kresge.org/programs/index.htm.
American Library Association
Awards, scholarships, grants, and fellowships for libraries and librarians: Information on several
dozen awards, scholarships, grants, and fellowships for American Library Association member
libraries and librarians can be found at the URL below. No deadlines.
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=Grants_and_Fellowships&Template=/TaggedPage/Ta
ggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=18&ContentID=16275
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation Support for education and community
improvement: Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation awards more than $1.5 million
annually to individuals and organizations across the United States. Founded in 1957, the
Foundation’s primary philanthropic focus areas include community improvement projects,
education scholarships for trade disciplines and environmental initiatives that enhance the
natural environment. The Foundation has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots
community projects. The Foundation considers large-scale requests and in order to address
issues of importance to local communities, looks for support by local store and district
management when reviewing proposals. The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c)(3)
organizations in cities where Lowe’s operates. Its primary philanthropic focus areas are:
education, and community improvement projects (examples include projects at parks and other
public areas, housing for the underprivileged and innovative environmental initiatives)
DEADLINE: Open
URL: http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community
FUNDING ALTERNATIVES FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES
This manual produced by the United States Fire Administration provides information to fire and
EMS departments on locating and implementing both traditional and nontraditional methods of
funding. It discusses local, state, and federal government sources.
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa-141.pdf
Gardening. The Gardener's Supply Donation Program provides cash or products to
organizations focused on gardening, sustainable agriculture, food, environment, and hunger.
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Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There are no application deadlines; requests
are reviewed quarterly. For further information, go to:
http://www.gardeners.com/gardening/content.asp?copy_id=5152.
American Humane ( http://www.americanhumane.org/ ) offers the Meacham Foundation
Memorial Grant annually to provide financial assistance to animal care agencies for shelter
expansion or improvements. Meacham grants may be awarded in any amount up to $4,000.
Grants are made only for construction, capital improvements, or equipment that directly impacts
the welfare of animals in the shelter. Meacham grants may not be used for supplementing an
agency's operating budget, reducing deficits, purchasing vehicles, or for routine maintenance.
Grants may be awarded for construction or capital improvement to property. However, such
grants will be awarded only to an agency that either: 1) owns the property on which such
improvements will be made or 2) holds a long-term lease, with a minimum of five years still
remaining, on the property and/or facility. Grants will be made only to animal care agencies
duly incorporated and classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or public (local
government) agencies. Agencies must also be current members of American Humane at the
Associate Agency Member level to qualify for a Meacham grant. See the American Humane
Web site for complete program guidelines. RFP Link:
http://www.americanhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=pa_shelter_services_grants_mea
cham
BALANCE Bar Company’s BALANCE Grants. The Grants are four-month grants (financial
support) for enthusiasts and amateur athletes who prioritize balancing mind and body. The
BALANCE Bar Company will help provide financial support so that selected grantees can focus
on pushing personal limits in their mind/body sport. Applicants must be U.S. residents over the
age of 18. Amateur teams are now eligible to apply. No deadlines.
http://www.balance.com/grants/default.asp
Braitmayer Foundation Support for K-12 education. The Foundation is interested in K-12
education throughout the United States. Of particular interest are: curricular and school reform
initiatives; preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly
those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K12 teaching. The Foundation is pleased to have its grants used as seed money, challenge
grants, or to match other grants to the recipient organizations. The Foundation does not make
grants to individuals, multi year grants, nor grants for endowment purposes or building
programs. Unless a small percentage of the total amount requested, normally the Foundation
does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, or after school programs nor for equipment
including hardware, software, and books. No deadlines. (860) 638-5026. Fax: (860) 638-5069.
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/
Town Creek Foundation support for programs that challenge unsustainable use of natural
resources and protect biological diversity. Established in 1981, Town Creek Foundation
seeks a healthy environment, an informed society, and a peaceful world. The Foundation is
committed to achieving its mission through public education, citizen action, and advocacy. The
Foundation supports programs that engage citizens in challenging the unsustainable use of
natural resources and in protecting biological diversity. Strategies supported are grassroots
activism, monitoring the enforcement of environmental laws, public policy advocacy,
collaborative opportunities, media outreach, and model or demonstration projects fostering
sustainable policies and practices. No deadlines. 410-763-8171. Email info@towncreekfdn.org
or visit http://www.towncreekfdn.org/tcfsite/trgrants.html
PETsMART Charities Offers Funding for Innovative Animal Welfare Programs
No deadlines. PETsMART Charities ( http://www.petsmartcharities.org/ ) was established in
1994 as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit to improve the quality of life for all companion animals
through programs that save the lives of homeless pets and promote healthy relationships
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between people and their pets. As part of its mission, PETsMART funds programs to further
individual animal welfare organizations' missions. Since its founding, PETsMART has donated
more than $24 million to humane and rescue groups across North America. The PETsMART
Charities Grant Program provides limited financial assistance to innovative programs that can
demonstrate measurable results. Nonprofit animal welfare organizations, municipal animal
control facilities, and educational establishments are eligible to apply for a grant. Applicants do
not need to be in a community with a PETsMART store to be eligible. Grants are awarded for
activities that reduce the homeless population of animals through methods other than
euthanasia. This includes adoption programs; post-adoption follow-up programs to improve
retention rates for newly adopted animals; spay/neuter programs; training or behavior
modification programs that make pets more adoptable and compatible for long-term human-pet
relationships; identification programs such as micro-chipping or tagging, or proactive lost-andfound programs that help reunite lost pets with their guardians; and pet parent education programs that improve the quality of life for pets in homes and prevent the relinquishment of pets
from their homes. The PETsMART Charities Grant Program is intended for new programs that
can demonstrate sustainability beyond the grant period. As a general rule, PETsMART Charities
will not award grants for building projects, endowment campaigns, or general operating budgets.
Grants also will not be awarded for programs in support of wildlife or endangered species, the
promotion of animal breeds, or in support of human-related issues. For complete grant
guidelines and application forms, see the PETsMART Charities Web site.
RFP Link: http://www.petsmart.com/charities/petsmart_charities/PSM_charities_guidelines.shtml
Health Care Financing and Organization. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Changes
in Health Care Financing and Organization program focuses on research, demonstration, and
evaluation projects that examine major changes in health-care financing and their effects on
public policy. Proposed projects should focus on: the effects of current or proposed
mechanisms for financing health services on health-care costs, access, and quality; or the
development and testing of new ways to finance care that have the potential to improve access
to more-affordable health services. Eligible applicants include public agencies and nonprofit
organizations. Applications are accepted at any time. For further information, contact Academy
Health, Attn: HCFO, 1801 K St., NW, Suite 701-L, Washington, DC 20006; (202) 292-6700; fax
(202) 292-6800; or hcfo@academyhealth.org; or go to: http://www.hcfo.net.
Social Welfare. The Public Welfare Foundation supports groups that provide services to
disadvantaged populations and work for lasting improvements in meeting basic human needs.
The foundation makes grants in the areas of community and economic development, criminal
justice, disadvantaged elderly people and youths, environment, health, human rights, population,
and technology assistance. Eligible applicants include nongovernmental groups. Online Letters
of Inquiry (LOI) are accepted at any time. Grants range from $25,000-$50,000. For further
information, contact PWF, 1200 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009; (202) 965-1800; fax
(202) 265-8851; or general@publicwelfare.org; or go to: http://www.publicwelfare.org.
American Hiking Society National Trails Fund
In 1998, American Hiking Society created the National Trails Fund, the only privately funded
national grants program providing funding to grassroots organizations working toward
establishing, protecting and maintaining foot trails in America. National Trails Fund grants have
been used for land acquisition, constituency building campaigns, and traditional trail work
projects. Over the last four years, AHS granted nearly $200,000 to 42 different organizations
across the nation. No deadlines. http://www.americanhiking.org/alliance/fund.html
Ben & Jerry's Foundation : Support for not-for-profit, grassroots organizations that facilitate
progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental
problems. The Mission of the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is to make the world a better place by
empowering Ben & Jerry’s employees to use available resources to support and encourage
organizations that are working towards eliminating the underlying causes of environmental and
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social problems. The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit,
grassroots organizations throughout the United States which facilitate progressive social change
by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. All of the
Foundation’s funding decisions are made by a team of Ben & Jerry’s employees that meets
three times a year to review proposals. We do not offer grants to support basic or direct social
service programs. No deadlines. 802-846-1500: phone or visit
http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html
Safeco Community Grants : Safeco partners with innovative non-profit organizations to find
solutions to strengthen America’s neighborhoods. We annually contribute millions of dollars and
thousands of volunteer hours in support of that role. Safeco partners with non-profit
organizations that promote neighborliness by bringing people together. We fund programs
focused on: improving and creating neighborhood parks and gathering spaces; neighborhood
beautification and clean-up projects; service learning projects that create or enhance community
assets; community festivals that attract diverse audiences. Safeco makes grants in
neighborhoods across the country, specifically in and around cities where our employees live
and work. We are always open to great ideas regardless of where they happen. We encourage
grant seekers to email comrel@safeco.com with a general overview prior to developing a fully
realized proposal. No deadlines. http://www.safeco.com/safeco/about/giving/grants.asp
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Pathways Out of Poverty: Increasingly, we have come to
see community organizing, education and economic opportunity as critical to moving low-income
Americans toward greater prosperity. In fact, those three areas have become the pillars for the
Foundation’s plan for addressing poverty in the United States. A fourth area, encompassing
special initiatives, allows us to maintain a limited grantmaking presence in key fields, to support
projects that are cross-cutting in nature and to explore special opportunities. Ultimately, this
grantmaking plan is based on the Foundation’s desire not only to relieve the distress of living in
poverty, but also to empower people to escape poverty entirely. Moreover, it is our belief that by
concentrating our efforts on select aspects of education, work and community, we can touch on
the essential areas in which children, adults and families must have access and opportunities in
order to escape poverty. It is recommended that potential applicants submit a letter of inquiry in
lieu of a grant proposal. No deadlines. http://www.mott.org/programs/poverty.asp
HCR Manor Care Foundation: Support for the elderly; post-acute, hospice, and palliative
care. The HCR Manor Care Foundation is an independent, not-for-profit corporation that
provides funding for organizations and programs that address the needs of the elderly and
individuals requiring post-acute care services. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the Foundation’s
mission is to enhance the quality of life in the communities served by HCR Manor Care. We
achieve this mission through support of organizations who share our vision for improving quality
of life for seniors, individuals requiring post-acute services and those needing hospice and
palliative care. ... In addition to programs that assist the elderly, equal consideration will be given
to organizations and projects involving hospice and palliative care, and programs that address
the needs of individuals requiring post-acute services. ... While not a requirement for approval,
strong preference is given to organizations whose service areas are in proximity to HCR Manor
Care facilities. HCR Manor Care currently operates in 33 states: Arizona, California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland,
Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North
Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.
321 Studios' Project X Rescue Ensures Protection of Digital Assets for Community
Organizations
321 Studios, the leader in DVD back-up software, announced today the launch of a nationwide
initiative named Project X Rescue. Under this initiative, 321 will donate DVD X Rescue or CD X
Rescue, a revolutionary technology which enables the recovery and restoration of data from
unreadable, scratched, corrupt or defective media, to libraries, schools, universities, hospitals,
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religious and other non-profit organizations. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/030807/75380_1.html ]
Patagonia Company Environmental Grants: Outdoor clothing company Patagonia provides
funding for environmental work, with a preference for organizations that identify and work on the
root causes of problems and approach issues with a commitment to long-term change.
Patagonia funds work that is action-oriented; builds public involvement and support; is strategic;
focuses on root causes; and accomplishes specific goals and objectives. The company supports
small, grassroots activist organizations with direct-action agendas. Most grants are in the range
of $3,000 to $8,000. The company does not fund general environmental education efforts;
research (unless it is in direct support of a developed plan for specific action to alleviate an
environmental problem); land acquisition; endowment funds; political campaigns; or
organizations without 501(c)(3) status. http://www.patagonia.com/enviro/grants_app.shtml
Computers 4 Kids : Computers 4 Kids helps students of all ages acquire the technology and
technology skills they need to succeed in the future by providing equitable access to technology
resources in homes, schools and communities. Computers 4 Kids has reached over 50,000
children, mostly of minority status, whose socio-economic status is at and below the poverty line.
Our focus is to empower children in these environments with the knowledge needed for their
successful introduction into the work force. No deadlines. http://www.c4k.org/
Key Foundation: Support for workforce development, financial education.
Enhancing economic self-sufficiency involves two main thrusts: workforce development and
financial education. The Key Foundation now focuses its grant dollars to worthwhile projects in
these two areas. To a lesser degree, we will continue to support organizations that enhance
quality-of-life in Key communities. No deadlines. Email key_foundation@keybank.com or visit
http://www.key.com/templates/t-ak2.jhtml?nodeID=A-12.3
Carrie Estelle Doheny Foundation Support for education, medicine, and religion:
The Foundation primarily funds local, not-for-profit organizations endeavoring to advance
education, medicine, and religion, to improve the health and welfare of the sick, aged,
incapacitated, and to aid the needy. Educational funding includes support of inner city Catholic
schools, and scholarship funds for Catholic high schools and universities. The schools receiving
the scholarship funds are evaluated both on academic excellence and their curriculum
requirements for community outreach. Adult education programs and religious education are
also supported. Medical funding is focused in two areas: research and care of the
disadvantaged. Research funding is primarily directed to the work of the Doheny Eye Institute
and other causes which were of interest to Mrs. Doheny. Funding of hospitals and convalescent
care facilities is an attempt to bring quality care to those who are otherwise under-served.
Religious funding is directed to support the gospel values as expressed in the Roman Catholic
faith. Grants in this area have been awarded to religious orders, projects of the archdiocese,
retreat centers, outreach programs, and involvement in social justice issues that guard the value
of every human being. Health and Welfare funding is directed to organizations who assist
individuals to lead independent, satisfying lives. Specific areas of interest include adoption and
foster care service groups, programs for the disabled, health education programs, and senior
programs. Examples of funding to Aid the Needy include inner city youth clubs, summer camps,
and foodbanks. Within each area of funding, the Foundation seeks those programs that
recognize the individual dignity and spiritual needs of the people served, as well as their capacity
to become tomorrow’s mentors and community leaders. http://www.dohenyfoundation.org/
Foundation Transforming Public Education : The Broad Foundation’s mission is to
dramatically improve K-12 urban public education through better governance, management and
labor relations. Our goals are ambitious: To train a broad, deep bench of current and aspiring
leaders in education. To redefine the traditional roles, practices and policies of school board
members, superintendents, principals and labor union leaders to better address contemporary
challenges in education. To attract and retain the highest quality talent to leadership roles in
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education. To equip school systems and their leaders with modern tools for effective
management. To provide tangible incentives for educators to advance academic performance.
To honor and showcase success wherever it occurs in urban education. Organizations seeking
funding should carefully review the Foundation’s website to ensure that their proposal is
consistent with our mission and that the focus of the work is located in one of our eligible
districts. No deadlines. http://www.broadfoundation.org/flash-int.html
Rosie's For All Kids Foundation: Support for center-based child care, etc.. Rosie
O’Donnell established her For All Kids Foundation, Inc. in 1997 to provide financial support to
nonprofit programs serving economically disadvantaged and at-risk children and their families.
Since its inception, the foundation has helped thousands of children across the country through
grant awards to child care, after-school, education and other essential programs. The
foundation’s main focus is center-based child care, and first priority is given to programs serving
low-income, urban areas, where many families struggle to find quality child care and early
childhood education programs. ... Grants are only awarded to organizations with IRS §501(c)(3)
classification as described in §509(a). Organizations applying for funds should submit a letter of
intent of no more than three typewritten pages. Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation encourages
organizations to focus on a specific program and/or project when requesting assistance. ...
Letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. http://www.forallkids.org/
RGK Foundation Support for Education, Community, Medicine/Health : RGK Foundation
awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. The
Foundation’s primary interests within Education include programs that focus on formal K-12
education (particularly mathematics, science and reading/literacy), after-school tutoring and
enrichment, integrating technology into curriculum, teacher development, and higher education.
The Foundation is particularly interested in programs that attract female and minority students
into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. Within Community, the Foundation
supports a broad range of human services programs, youth development programs, community
improvement programs, and cultural arts programs. Human service programs of particular
interest to the Foundation include early childhood development, parenting education, domestic
violence, and child abuse prevention. The Foundation supports youth development programs
that work to build character, leadership and social skills. The Foundation is interested in
supporting community improvement projects that enhance non-profit management and promote
philanthropy and voluntarism. Cultural arts programs supported by the Foundation include
educational and outreach activities of arts organizations. The Foundation’s current interests in
the area of Medicine/Health include programs that promote the health and well-being of children,
programs that promote access to health services, and Foundation-initiated programs focusing on
ALS. No deadlines. http://www.rgkfoundation.org/
National Grant Program to Fund Purchase of Equipment for Fire Departments.
Deadline: Rolling. First Responder Institute, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to
provide assistance to emergency personnel to help them make their communities safer, is
accepting grant applications from fire departments across the United States for the purchase of
life-saving equipment. The national grant program was established in January 2003 by
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare through the "Tums Helps Put Out More Fires Than You
Think" cause-related advertising campaign. The campaign donated 10 cents to the First
Responder Institute for each bottle of Tums-brand antacid purchased, up to $200,000, to help
fire departments in need of new equipment. U.S. fire departments are eligible to apply for grants
ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Applications will be accepted, reviewed, and distributed on a
quarterly basis. See the First Responder Institute Web site for further information and to access
the online application. RFP Link: http://www.FirstResponder.org/
Qwest Foundation: Qwest for Communities
The Qwest Foundation awards grants that generate high impact and measurable results through
community-based programs, including K-12 education and economic development. We
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encourage you to learn more about the Foundation and request funding for your program. Qwest
is committed to playing an active role within the communities we serve. It’s our Spirit of Service
in action—a significant part of our history and who we are today. The Qwest Foundation seeks
to: Support community-based development programs that promote economic growth. Support
community programs that build the capacity of organizations to provide service.
http://www.qwest.com/about/company/sponsorships/foundation/index.html
Housing and Community Development. The Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) provides the HUD USER Database, the only bibliographic database exclusively dedicated
to housing and community development issues. It contains more than 10,000 full-abstract
citations to research reports, articles, books, monographs, and data sources in housing policy,
building technology, economic development, urban planning, and a host of other relevant fields.
To access this database, go to: http://www.huduser.org/bibliodb/pdrbibdb.html.
AT&T Wireless Services: Community Connections
We call our new programs for giving back to our communities AT&T Wireless Community
Connections and we’re going to focus efforts on public safety, community education through lifelong learning, and family communications. Our community-based partnerships with nonprofit
organizations are focused in three critical areas: public safety, community education/lifelong
learning, and family communication. (1) Public Safety: Wireless communications have proven
their worth in both promoting public safety and in preserving it during emergencies by helping
keep communities and individuals connected. We support nonprofit initiatives including general
safety education, roadway accident prevention, and disaster preparedness/response. (2)
Community Education and Lifelong Learning: As a provider of technology and volunteers,
AT&T Wireless is committed to helping people use communications to gain new skills. We
support non-traditional educational initiatives in areas such as career development, mentoring,
and technology expertise. (3) Family Communication: AT&T Wireless aims to help strengthen
traditional and non-traditional family connections by supporting programs that address familyrelated communications issues by encouraging open dialogue among all family members. No
deadlines. http://www.attws.com/our_company/cares/
National Trust for Historic Preservation: Preservation Services Fund; Johanna Favrot
Fund for Historic Preservation; Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors :
1.) The Preservation Services Fund provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies
matching grants from $500 to $5,000 (typically from $1,000 to $1,500) for preservation planning
and education efforts. Funds may be used to obtain professional expertise in areas such as
architecture, archeology, engineering, preservation planning, land-use planning, fund raising,
organizational development and law as well as preservation education activities to educate the
public.
(2) The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation provides nonprofit organizations and
public agencies grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 for projects that contribute to the
preservation or the recapture of an authentic sense of place. Individuals and for-profit
businesses may apply only if the project for which funding is requested involves a National
Historic Landmark. Funds may be used for professional advice, conferences, workshops and
education programs.
3.) The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors provides nonprofit organizations and
public agencies grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to assist in the preservation, restoration,
and interpretation of historic interiors. Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply only if the
project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark. Funds may be
used for professional expertise, print and video communications materials, and education
programs. Call Melissa Curran (202) 588-6197, or visit http://www.nthp.org/help/grants.html
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Substance Abuse.
The Tides Foundation’s Drug Policy Reform promotes innovative approaches to reduce the
harm of both drug use and drug prohibition sand to increase public and political support for
alternatives to the war on drugs. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)3.
There are three sub-cycles: Promoting Policy Change; Target Areas; and, Rapid
Response/Special Opportunities. Deadlines and funding amounts for each vary. For additional
information or access to the application, go to: http://info@tides.org.
Environment.
The Captain Planet Foundation supports hands-on environmental projects for children and
youth. The foundation works to encourage innovative programs that empower children and
youth around the world to work individual and collectively to solve environmental problems in
their neighborhoods. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations. The deadlines for
submitting applications are June 30, September 30 and December 31. The foundation accepts
applications only through their online application form. For more information, go to:
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org.
National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
dedicated to safeguarding our national forests and grasslands by building action-oriented
partnerships with local communities that result in lasting conservation. Through our Matching
Awards Program (MAP), non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and state and local
governments can apply for funding twice a year. The program requires that every dollar invested
be matched with private, non-federal funds, effectively doubling the total contribution to local
conservation initiatives that address the issues directly affecting forest health. No deadlines.
http://www.natlforests.org/2003/grants.html
United States Golf Association Foundation For the Good of the Game
Since 1997, the USGA Foundation has been awarding grants through its "For the Good of the
Game" Grants Program in an effort to make golf more affordable and accessible. Through this
effort, the USGA Foundation supports organizations that use the game and its life lessons as a
vehicle to improve the quality of life for individuals and for society in general. This 10-year, 50million dollar initiative has focused on positively impacting economically disadvantaged youth
and individuals with disabilities through instructional programming and golf facility construction
projects. Additionally, the USGA Foundation supports the introduction of youth to the game and
to the golf industry through caddying and other work-based programs. The USGA Foundation
will consider funding requests for the following items provided the applicant is committed to the
goals (as represented in the General Introduction) of the "For the Good of the Game" Grants
Program and its target population(s): Golf course and practice range access; Golf Instruction;
Golf equipment, including adaptive golf equipment for individuals with disabilities;
Transportation; Construction costs for alternative, beginner-friendly golf courses and golf
facilities in areas where there are obstacles to affordable access to the game. No deadlines.
http://www.usga.org/foundation/index.html
Mockingbird Foundation, Inc. Music education for children
MFI offers competitive grants to schools and nonprofit organizations that effect improvements in
areas of importance to the Phish fan community. Our 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 which is not
education or music appreciation which does not include participation. Children: MFI is interested
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in targeting children eighteen years or younger, but will consider projects which benefit college
students, teachers, instructors, or adult students. MFI is particularly (though not exclusively)
interested in programs which benefit disenfranchised groups, including those with low skill
levels, income, or education; with disabilities or terminal illnesses; and in foster homes, shelters,
hospitals, prisons, or other remote or isolated situations. Contact Kristen Godard at
grants@mockingbirdfoundation.org or visit
http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding/guidelines.html
Kellogg Foundation Youth and Education General Grantmaking
For the Youth and Education team, an overall goal and two strategies provide primary
programming guidance. Goal: Support healthy infant, child, and youth development by
mobilizing, strengthening, and aligning systems that affect children’s learning. Strategy 1:
Mobilize youth, families, and communities to influence institutions and policies that impact
learning and achievement for vulnerable children and youth. Strategy 2: Forge partnerships
between education institutions and communities to promote learning, academic performance,
and workforce preparation among vulnerable young people. The Youth and Education team is
interested in receiving concept papers or proposals on projects that address the goal and/or
strategies in innovative ways. These projects include creative local models that have strong
potential to be applied more widely--including statewide, regionally, or nationally. No deadlines.
http://www.wkkf.org/Programming/Overview.aspx?CID=271
Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation: Orphaned children, troubled youths
The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation has identified assistance to orphaned children
(including promoting their adoption) and intervention in the lives of troubled youths as two areas
of interest to which it expects to direct a portion of its funding each year. Funding, however, is by
no means limited to these areas. The Foundation is actively seeking further areas of interest so
potential applicants with services in other areas should not feel discouraged from applying or
from bringing themselves to the attention of the Board. The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation,
as a relatively new foundation, has not limited itself to specific areas of need and expects to
evolve its policies and interests with time. ... Grants will not be made for the following purposes:
arts; environment; loan/loan guarantees; unrestricted grants; endowments; awareness
programs; "bricks & mortar" grants for the purposes of construction; education; research. No
deadlines. http://www.swettfoundation.org/
Public Welfare Foundation Environment Initiative
The Public Welfare Foundation believes that the primary focus of its work in the area of the
environment should be on the human health impact of environmental degradation and pollution,
particularly on disadvantaged communities or those with the least resources to address resulting
problems. With this in mind, the Foundation supports local, national, and international efforts
aimed at the prevention and reduction of pollution at its sources as well as projects designed to
remedy past and present contamination problems. Grants are also awarded to increase the
availability of technical assistance, training, and services to affected communities, and to ensure
that the most highly affected communities have full and informed participation in policy decisionmaking at all levels. Initial requests to the Foundation should come in the form of a letter of
inquiry. Requests for funding may be submitted at any time during the year. No deadlines.
http://www.publicwelfare.org/about/about.asp
Public Welfare Foundation Disadvantaged Youth Initiative
Disadvantaged Youth Charisse M. Williams, Program Officer Projected budget: $2,000,000*
Employment, Training and Alternative Education - Programs that provide quality education,
employment readiness services with job placement and other assistance for young people who
have dropped out of school, experience chronic unemployment, and have minimal or no job
skills, so that they may achieve independent living for themselves and their families. Early
Intervention - Programs that promote positive youth development through services designed to
prevent educational failure, delinquency, developmental delays, adverse health, or neglect.
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Services also include assistance to children whose parents are adolescents, affected by
HIV/AIDS, involved in substance abuse, or incarcerated. Youth Empowerment and Leadership
Development - Programs that provide opportunities for youth leadership development in
conjunction with their community's economic and civic development. Violence Prevention Primary prevention services to reduce violence in neighborhoods and families, especially
violence caused by the availability of guns and other weapons. Advocacy and Policy
Development - Programs that promote systemic responsiveness to the needs of low-income
young people within federal, state and local policies and practices. No deadlines.
http://www.publicwelfare.org
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