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July 2007
National Juried Exhibition for Young Artists with Disabilities
VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. VSA arts provides educators, parents, and artists with resources and the tools to support arts programming in schools and communities. VSA arts showcases the accomplishments of artists with disabilities and promotes increased access to the arts for people with disabilities. Each year millions of people participate in VSA arts programs through a nationwide network of affiliates and in more than 60 countries around the world. VSA arts and Volkswagen announce a national juried exhibition for young artists with disabilities. The competition is open to young artists ages 16-25 living in the United States who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. The program will present a grand prize of $20,000; first award of $10,000; second award of $6,000; and 12 awards of excellence for $2,000 each. Friday, July 6, 2007, midnight (MST) is the application deadline.
Brookdale National Group Respite Program
Since 1989, the Brookdale National Group Respite Program has awarded seed grants to organizations to develop and implement social model group respite programs. These day programs have served thousands of elders with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, and their family caregivers. The goals of the program are: to offer opportunities for persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia to engage in a program of meaningful social and recreational activities in a secure and supportive setting in order to maximize their cognitive and social abilities; and to provide relief and support to family members and other primary caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. In addition to providing respite care and enjoyable group activities, the programs offer family caregivers access to services such as counseling, support groups, information and referral, and training and education. With a nationwide network of programs providing regular respite services, and additional programs opening each year, the Program demonstrates that a cost-effective, social model of adult day services can successfully address the special needs of Alzheimer's families. Funding will be available beginning November 2007 for up to 15 group respite programs and up to 5 early memory loss programs ($7,500 each for the first year with an opportunity for a second year grant of $3,000). Grant funds may not be used to support or expand the hours, days, or service capacity of existing social, health or medical model programs. Funds may be requested by private non-profit 501(c)(3) or public agencies to develop a new dementia-specific, social model program. July 6, 2007 is the application deadline.
Sometimes referred to as “community learning centers”, schools that serve as centers of community provide a rich array of social, civic, recreational and artistic opportunities to the broader community, often clustering educational and municipal buildings together. These additional services and opportunities often improve student achievement and help maximize local tax dollars. With school enrollment in the United States forecasted to increase at record levels, and spending on school construction and renovation to total nearly $30 billion annually, it makes sense that this major investment should benefit both students and the local community. The American Architectural Foundation, in partnership with KnowledgeWorks Foundation, invites you to enter a submission for the Richard Riley Award. If your school is a center of community that demonstrates innovative design ideas and helps promote student achievement, your school could win a $10,000 prize. The award is named in honor of former U.S. Secretary of Education Richard Riley, who led the way in the 1990’s in promoting the concept of schools as centers of community. Entries will be accepted through July 9, 2007.
Local Initiative Funding Partners Program
The Local Initiative Funding Partners Program (LIFP) is a partnership program between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and local grantmakers to fund promising, original projects to significantly improve the health of vulnerable people in their communities. Eligible projects must: 1) be new, innovative, collaborative and community-based. Significant program expansions—such as a major expansion into new regions or to new populations—may also be considered. LIFP matching grants may not be used to administer existing programs; 2) projects must be nominated by a local grantmaker interested in participating as one of the funding partners; 3) local funding partners must be willing to work with each grantee to obtain sufficient dollar-for-dollar matching funds throughout the grant period. These funders may include independent and private foundations, family and community foundations and corporate and other philanthropies; and 4) matching funds must represent new funding specifically designated to support the proposed project. In-kind services may not be used to match foundation funds. Approximately $5.8 million is available for the 2008 grant cycle. Up to 14 matching grants of $200,000 to $500,000 per project will be awarded. July 10, 2007 is the application deadline.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Vulnerable Populations Portfolio
This initiative aims to give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health. The Vulnerable Populations Portfolio is interested in new community-based approaches to health and health care problems faced by immigrants and refugees. They seek projects that address: how health and social systems can accommodate the unique needs of different and changing immigrant and refugee populations; how communities can engage in helping immigrants and refugees maintain and improve their health; and what strategies can overcome barriers that immigrants and refugees face when trying to access health and social services. To be considered, proposals must address ways for improving the health of new residents by linking how social factors—language skills, significant cultural differences, poor education, and poverty—affect health outcomes. RWJF is interested in projects that address helping new populations integrate into their communities. RWJF is especially interested in providing support to organizations outside the formal network of health care providers, such as grassroots organizations, faith-based organizations and advocacy organizations (rather than traditional providers, such as hospitals and medical clinics). Grants up to $300,000 (maximum grant award) for up to three years will be available. Under this initiative, eight to 10 projects will be funded for 2007. Your grant award request can not exceed 50 percent of your organization’s annual budget. Alternatively, you may partner with an organization that has an administrative infrastructure to oversee the accounting of the award funds. July 13, 2007 is the application deadline.
Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale
Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale® grants program helps ensure that low-income children receive nutritious food during critical times when they are out of school and particularly vulnerable to hunger. By increasing access to nutritious meals outside of school hours, we can help end childhood hunger in communities across the country. The Great American Bake Sale grants program will support efforts to increase participation among low-income children in summer and after school meal programs. Share Our Strength is specifically interested in increasing participation in meal programs that utilize USDA-reimbursement through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), or Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). Nonprofit organizations that work to increase the number of children that receive nutritious after school and summer meals may be eligible to apply for funds raised through the Great American Bake Sale. Two types of grants will be offered through the Great American Bake Sale grants program: 1) Grants for Program Sponsors: Grants will be awarded to organizations that directly sponsor USDA-reimbursed after school and/or summer meal programs for children. Grants will specifically support projects designed to increase participation in the organization’s USDA summer and after school meal programs. Grant awards will range from $5,000-$15,000. 2) Grants for Advocacy: Grants will be awarded to organizations that work to increase participation in USDA-reimbursed after school and summer meal programs through outreach and advocacy. Grants will support projects designed to increase participation in after school and summer meal programs through advocacy. Organizations engage in advocacy when they work with schools, community organizations, local businesses, and with a range of government officials to increase participation in summer and after school meal programs. Grant awards will range from $5,000-$15,000. July 13, 2007 is the application deadline.
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
The mission of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation is to provide other nonprofit organizations with a means to educate the public about the needs of children across this nation. The Foundation accepts proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects which meet one of the Foundation’s two basic purposes: to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth; and to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations, to the end that such information can be more adequately used by society. The Foundations grants are awarded for one year. All grants must be completed between the period of January 1 - December 31 of the award year. Grants have ranged from $1,500 to $70,000, and average about $32,000. Grants must have the potential of helping American children in a large geographic area (more than one state). Applications are mailed to requesting organizations only from April 1 through July 1, inclusive of the current year. The deadline for receipt of all applications is July 15 of the current year.
The Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants to programs addressing hunger and its causes in the United States and around the world. The One Great Hour of Sharing offering allows PHP to give grants in our five program areas: Direct Food Relief; Development Assistance; Influencing Public Policy; Life-style Integrity; and Education and Interpretation. Organizations, including PC(USA) congregations, demonstrating that a significant part of their work, or the specific project for which funds are being sought, attempt to address root causes of hunger, will be eligible for grants from $500 to $15,000. July 15, 2007 is the application deadline.
‘ADA Foundation’s Strategic Alliance Grant Program
The ADA Foundation is seeking collaborators for its new Strategic Alliance Grant Program. Non-profit organizations and agencies are invited to outline an initiative designed to raise the awareness of the importance of oral health via an access program, research project, or professional/public education effort. One or more projects will be funded and annual budget requests of up to $100,000 will be considered, with the opportunity to renew support for one-two additional years. Letters of Intent must be received by July 16, 2007. For those invited, full proposals will be due October 31, 2007.
Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) Program
The Smaller Learning Communities (SLC) program awards discretionary grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to support the implementation of SLCs and activities to improve student academic achievement in large public high schools with enrollments of 1,000 or more students. SLCs include structures such as freshman academies, multi-grade academies organized around career interests or other themes, ``houses'' in which small groups of students remain
together throughout high school, and autonomous schools-within-a-school, as well as personalization strategies, such as student advisories, family advocate systems, and mentoring programs. Approximately 45 grants will be awarded at an average of $4,500,000 each. July 17, 2007 is the deadline.
Samuel Harris Fund For Children's Dental Health Grants Program
The ADA foundation has established a permanent endowment fund dedicated to the prevention of childhood caries and oral health maintenance for children. The Harris Fund will award competitive grants of up to $5,000 to applicants whose oral health promotion programs are designed to improve and maintain children’s oral health through community education programs. In 2007, a total of $300,000 will be available for the program. July 17, 2007 is the application deadline.
The purpose of the program is to provide funding to assist PHAs, tribes, TDHEs, RAs, nonprofit organizations (including grassroots community based organizations such as faith-based orgranizations), to create programs that will help residents achieve economic self-sufficiency. Public Housing Authorities/Tribes/Tribally-Designated Housing Entities, Resident Associations and nonprofit entities are eligible for funding. July 20, 2007 is the application deadline.
The RCSC grants are designed to assist States and others in building infrastructure that will result in effective and enduring improvements in long-term support systems. These system changes are designed to enable children and adults of any age, with any payer source, who have a disability or long-term illness to: %901 Live in the most integrated community setting appropriate to their individual support requirements and preferences; %901 Exercise meaningful choices about their living environment, the providers of services they receive, the types of supports they use, and the manner by which services are provided; and, %901 Obtain quality services in a manner as consistent as possible with their community living preferences and priorities. Through fiscal years 2001- 2006, CMS has awarded grants totaling approximately $256.5 million to all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and two territories. With this support, States are continuing to address issues such as personal assistance services, direct service worker shortages, transitions from institutions to the community, respite service for caregivers and family members, better transportation options, access to HCBS, and quality improvement and quality assurance initiatives. $12.8 million is available to fund an estimated 25 projects. July 27, 2007 is the application deadline.
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents The Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest. The Big Read brings together partners across the country to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment. Approximately 200 organizations in communities of varying sizes across the country will be selected through this selection cycle to participate in The Big Read from January through June 2008. Grants range from $10,000 - $20,000 and require a match of at least one-to-one. Educational and promotional materials will also be provided. Full proposals must be received by July 31, 2007.
Community Access To Child Health (CATCH) Planning Funds
The Community Access To Child Health (CATCH) Planning Funds program provides grants in amounts from $2,500 to $12,000 for pediatricians to develop innovative, community-based initiatives that increase children's access to medical homes or to specific health services not otherwise available. Planning project activities must lead to sustainable, community-based child health initiatives that increase access to care, especially for underserved children, and address health disparities among children. Only online submissions will be accepted. Applications are due by 4:00 pm CDT, July 31, 2007.
Grants to Help Immigrants Learn English in Innovative Ways
The Ray Solem Foundation is offering one-time grants of up to $10,000 to non-profit organizations that have found creative ways to help immigrants in the United States further their verbal English language skills - listening comprehension and oral communications. A grant is to be used to continue ongoing work performed by the organization; there are no restrictions on its use. Applications are due by July 31, 2007.
August 2007
‘US Airways Education Foundation
The US Airways Education Foundation places a high value on educational programs that respond to social issues, especially those that directly or indirectly strive to improve education or increase skills for its participants. To this end, the US Airways Education Foundation, Inc., will consider providing grants up to $5,000 to non-profit organizations that submit grant applications describing educational programs that include any of the following criteria: educational programs that respond to the special needs of disadvantaged or disabled individuals; educational programs that teach or enhance social responsibility; educational programs that facilitate parental and/or community involvement; or educational programs that enhance academic achievement. Eligible organizations must be exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. All applications must have been postmarked no later than midnight, August 1, 2007.
The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to promote quality science and mathematics education in U.S. schools. Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of teachers, for use in their own classrooms. August 1, 2007 is the next application deadline (for grants larger than $5,000).
The ASCAP Foundation is a publicly supported 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs. The ASCAP Foundation establishes and funds its own programs and also provides grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in music education programs for aspiring songwriters and composers. The majority of ASCAP Foundation grants are awarded through a competitive, two-step process: a Letter of Inquiry, and a Full Grant Application. Applicants are asked to send in the Full Grant Application when requested by staff after submitting their Letter of Inquiry. The average grant is between $3,000 - $5,000 and grants are made on an annual one-time basis. The Letter of Inquiry requesting funding for the 2008 calendar year must be received in The ASCAP Foundation Office no later than August 1, 2007.
Through book and album projects, the Mockingbird Foundation has sought to celebrate the music of Phish and the spirit of their fans. By doing so in creative and productive ways, The Foundation fulfills their mission of giving back to the larger communities around them, in the name of those very same fans. In the first three rounds of funding, and through several one-time grants, the Foundation has contributed over $250,000 to music education for children. The recipients of these grants have included schools, community centers, workshops, camps, and scholarship programs from Maine to California, from Appalachia to the Southwest, and from Kentucky to Kosovo. They encourage your music education organization to apply for one of their grants. Please keep in mind two things about their grants process. First, in order to disburse as much as possible, they are an all-volunteer organization without any paid staff to assist in the process; as such, they are limited in their ability to respond to inquiries about inquiries. Second, because the demand for arts funding is so great, they receive hundreds of inquiries each funding round and are unable to fill most of those needs. Mockingbird is particularly interested in organizations with low overhead, innovative approaches, and/or collaborative elements to their work. Grants are typically made only to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code, or who have a sponsoring agency with this status. Organizations selected to submit a full proposal will be required to submit documentation of their status as a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt institution or as a public school. Public schools are tax-exempt and so eligible for funding, although school-based grantees cannot be independent of the school, must take place at the school, and must be supervised by the applicable municipality. Mockingbird does not normally consider grants to individuals or to fund research, fundraising organizations or events, programs that promote or engage in religious or political doctrine, or organizations outside the United States. It is hoped that nonprofit organizations who apply for support are operated and organized without discrimination in hiring staff or providing services on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability. Grants range in size from $50.00 to $5,000.00 and are made on a one-time basis. Letters of inquiry should be received by August 1, 2007.
American Psychiatric Foundation
The American Psychiatric Foundation is making up to $750,000 in grant funds available over the course of three years (2005-2007) to fund public education, information and outreach initiatives that promote the early recognition and treatment of mental illness. Grants from the foundation can support a wide variety of public education activities in this arena. Organizations that have been in existence for at least two years and currently maintain a 501 (c) 3 charitable status and American Psychiatric Association District Branches and subsidiaries (organizations need not be mental health programs) are eligible for funding. Grants may be sought for new initiatives or expansion of current programs. Requests must be for educational, informational or outreach efforts. Efforts may focus on a specific mental disorder, mental illness in general, or target a specific population. The next deadline for funding requests is August 1, 2007.
Staples Foundation for Learning
The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Eligible organizations must have a nonprofit tax-exempt classification under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and align with Staples Foundation for Learning's mission and give focus on job skills and education. Grant decisions will be made on a quarterly basis and all information to request a donation must be received by the indicated deadlines: August 3, 2007 (for the September 2007 meeting) and December 7, 2007 (for the January 2008 meeting).
The purpose of the CSP is to increase national understanding of the charter school model and to expand the number of
high-quality charter schools available to students across the Nation by providing financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools, and to evaluate the effects of charter schools, including their effects on students, student academic achievement, staff, and parents. An estimated 20 – 40 grants will be awarded at an average of $150,000 per year. August 6, 2007 is the application deadline.
ROSS Elderly Persons with Disabilities
The purpose of the program is to provide grants to public housing agencies/tribes/TDHEs, RAs and nonprofit organizations (including grassroots, faith-based and other community based organizations) for the delivery and coordination of supportive services and other activities designed to help improve the living conditions of public and Indian housing residents. Public Housing Authorities, Tribes, Tribally-Designated Housing entities, Resident Associations and nonprofit entities are eligible for funding. August 10, 2007 is the application deadline.
‘Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation
The purpose of the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation is to find the innovators, whether small or large; to recognize and celebrate their example; and, to inspire others. Non-profits are invited to apply for the award in recognition of an innovative, existing program that has made a difference in the lives of the people it serves. The award is in amounts of $35,000 for the winner, $7,500 and $5,000 for the two runner-ups and will be presented in November 2007. The application submission deadline is August 13, 2007.
‘Immunization Grants and Vaccines for Children Program
The purpose of this grant program is to support efforts to plan, develop, and maintain a public health infrastructure that helps assure high immunization coverage levels and low incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases. As a part of this effort, the purpose of the VFC program is to increase access to vaccines for eligible children by supplying federal government-purchased pediatric vaccines to public and private health care providers registered with the program. Eligible children include newborns through 18 years of age who are Medicaid-eligible, not insured, American Indian/Alaska Natives, and children who are uninsured with respect to the vaccine and who are served by a Federally Qualified Health Center or a Rural Health Clinic. Approximately 64 awards will be made at an average of $1,094,030 (This amount is for the first 12-month budget period and includes both direct and indirect costs). August 14, 2007 is the application deadline.
The Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization which funds projects designed and implemented by women and girls; projects which have limited financial access reflecting the cultural and ethnic diversity of our society and promoting the empowerment of women and girls as well as and projects for social change that have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. It offers grants of up to $2,000 to projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; promote the empowerment and well being of women and girls; reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of our society; promote social change; and have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. Organizational budgets should not exceed $150,000. Applications should be postmarked by August 15 (and February 15, annually).
The Libri Foundation was established in 1989 for the sole purpose of helping rural libraries acquire new, quality, hardcover children's books they could not otherwise afford to buy. Since October 1990, the Foundation has donated over $2,800,000 worth of new children's books to more than 2,200 libraries in 48 states. The Foundation supports the concept that children who learn to enjoy reading at an early age continue to read throughout their lives. In order to develop a love of reading, children must have access to books which stretch their imaginations, touch their emotions, and expand their horizons. For many children in rural areas, the local public library is often their primary source of reading material. Many rural schools either have no library or the library is inadequate to meet the needs of the students. At a time when more and more children and their parents and teachers are using the public library, these same libraries are facing increasing financial hardships and are unable to buy the books their young readers need. The Foundation works with the library's Friends of the Library or other local organizations because we believe in community involvement and want to encourage and reward local support of libraries. The Friends, or other local sponsors, can contribute from $50 to $350 which the Foundation matches 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. The local librarian, familiar with the needs of the library and the community, selects the books the library will receive from the Foundation's 700-title booklist, which has been highly praised by participating librarians for the quality and variety of fiction and nonfiction titles offered. The majority of books have been published within the last three years, but old favorites are also offered. All of the books have been highly recommended by recognized authorities in the library and education fields. The books donated through the Books for Children program are used for storytelling; toddler, preschool, and after-school programs; summer reading programs; "book buddy" programs in which older children read to younger children; holiday programs; teacher check-out and curriculum support; early childhood development programs; school projects and to just provide children with a "good read." The Foundation awards grants three times a year. Application deadlines are: (postmarked by) January 15th, April 15th, and August 15th. Grants are awarded January 31st, April 30th, and August 31st.
‘Advancing Recovery: State and Provider Partnerships for Quality Addiction Care
Advancing Recovery is an $11-million national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation designed for innovative partnerships between provider organizations and single state agencies (SSAs) to promote the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) by making "system" changes to regulatory, clinical and administrative practices. Single state agencies, intermediate purchasing entities, and treatment provider organizations or associations are eligible to apply. Each application must represent a partnership involving the SSA and at least three treatment provider organizations in a strategic plan to identify existing barriers that impede the use of EBPs, institute clinical and administrative system changes to remove those barriers, and measure the results of those changes. Funding is available for a maximum of six grants. Grants are awarded for a period of up to two years at a maximum of $180,000 per year including overhead. The deadline for receipt of proposals submitted online is August 16, 2007 (3:00 pm CT). The deadline for postmark of proposal hard copies is August 20, 2007.
‘MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award
Jobs for the Future is pleased to solicit applicants for the 2008 MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Award. The award recognizes community colleges that demonstrate significant success in student outcomes, particularly for students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Two community colleges will be honored for their institution-wide commitment to and achievement in helping high-need students enter and succeed in postsecondary education. Each winning college will receive $30,000 and significant national publicity. Completed applications must be submitted online by August 31, 2007 to Jobs for the Future, which administers the award. Winners and finalists will be announced in April 2008 at the annual convention of the American Association of Community Colleges.
‘National Organization on Disability’s National Partnership Awards
The purpose of the NOD National
Partnership Awards competition is to recognize and promote
replication of exemplary projects and demonstrate innovative
programs or projects that improve access to jobs, education,
religious worship, voting, transportation, housing, social
opportunities, recreation, cultural or sports activities, or
emergency preparedness for people with disabilities. There will be
a $2,000 cash prize awarded by the National Organization on
Disability (NOD) and their sponsor, Prudential, to each of the five
local chapters submitting winning entries.
All entries for the NOD/Prudential
National Partnership 2007 Award Competition must be postmarked or
faxed no later than Friday, August 31, 2007. Entries may
also be emailed to
Rik@nod.org but they recommend a follow up call to 202-293-5960
within 2 business days to confirm that the application has been
received.
Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation
Mary Kay Ash believed that motivation, recognition and an unlimited opportunity could transform women, empowering them to achieve better lives for themselves and their families. Sadly, one in three women in the U.S. today will be the victim of violence during her lifetime. Domestic violence, rape, stalking and murder threaten and destroy women’s dreams, their families and, too often, their lives. Since 2000, the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation has awarded millions of dollars to women’s shelters across the country. In 2005, the Foundation distributed $20,000 grants to 150 shelters. And again in 2006, the Foundation awarded $20,000 grants, totaling $3 million, to 150 shelters in all 50 states. August 31, 2007 is the application deadline.
The MAXIMUS Charitable Foundation makes cash grants to qualified organizations/charities in the U.S. that help the disadvantaged achieve self-sufficiency and personal growth. The focus of the MAXIMUS Charitable Foundation is primarily on youth-oriented programs. During the past 5 years the Foundation has provided assistance to over 80 charities and awarded more than $750,000.00 in grants. Awards are presented in the summer and fall of each year. The number and amount of grants awarded will vary based upon the total funds available for distribution and the volume of funding requests. August 31, 2007 is the application deadline.
The Viola W. Bernard Foundation was established initially in 1968 as the Tappanz Foundation to provide seed money for innovative mental health programs with a particular emphasis on families and children. The mission of the Viola W. Bernard Foundation remains to support innovative programs that address the interplay between social conditions and the psychological health of children and families. The Foundation is a $5 million estate making grants of $200,000 each year. Following Dr. Bernard's leadership in the field of community and social psychiatry, the grants they support emphasize individual psychosocial services as part of larger programs in community psychiatry. Grant award amounts will vary and depend on the scope of the project proposed. Grant applications are considered twice a year, in October and March. The deadline is August 31, 2007 (for the October meeting).
September 2007
The Mary Byron Foundation created the Celebrating Solutions Awards to showcase and applaud local innovations that demonstrate promise in breaking the cycle of violence. They select programs that can serve as models for the nation and offer $10,000 cash awards in recognition of their pioneering efforts. They accept nominations for the Celebrating Solutions Awards annually between July and September. Winners are announced the following Spring. To be eligible, both the nominated program and the institution must have been operating for a minimum of three years; the program must address the issue of domestic violence; the program must be part of a non-profit 501(c) (3) or government agency; and the program should be replicable, or if it is national in scope, the program should have applications for individual communities, regardless of their size or ethnic population. September 1, 2007 is the application deadline.
NEC Foundation of America makes cash grants to nonprofit organizations in support of the development, application and use of technology by and for people with disabilities. Eligible proposals must demonstrate national reach and impact. One-page preliminary proposals of 100 words or less can be sent in advance of a formal proposal. A preliminary proposal must include the amount requested, purpose of grant and how the project matches the funding interests of NEC Foundation. Preliminary proposals may be submitted on-line. Formal proposals must be submitted on the requesting organization's letterhead, complete with sender's phone number and Email address and organization's web site URL. NEC Foundation of America makes grants twice a year: September 1 and March 1.
Ludwick Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization committed to assisting a broad array of groups that are working to make a positive difference in the world. Ludwick Family Foundation varies from many other foundations in that it tends to provide grants for tangible types of items that assist a program or project (such as new vehicles or equipment, equipment replacement and modernization, improvements to facilities, and educational materials), rather than funding the program itself. Eligible organizations include those tax-exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, known as nonprofit public charities, and not a private foundation under 509(a) of the Code. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 and are made for a single year. Requests are accepted July 1 - September 1, 2007.
Starbucks Foundation Offers Funding for Youth Literacy Programs
Through its Giving Voice program, the Starbucks Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle of the Starbucks Coffee Company, will fund programs for youth, ages 6-18, that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live. The Starbucks Foundation invites Letters of Inquiry from qualifying organizations that work with underserved youth in one of two areas: 1) Arts & Literacy — programs that innovatively address literacy and learning for the 21st century, provide high standards of excellence in mastering basic skills, and promote youth voices through a variety of venues; and 2) Environmental Literacy — programs that offer place-based approaches to addressing environmental literacy and empower youth to be heroes for a sustainable environment in their own communities. The foundation supports registered, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in the United States, as well as Registered Charities in Canada, that deliver services to youth and address at least one of the program's action areas. Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. September 1, 2007 is the deadline for letters of inquiry.
Christopher Reeve Foundation to Accept Applications for Quality of Life Grants Program
The Christopher Reeve Foundation's Quality of Life Grants Program offers grants to nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of persons living with paralysis (particularly spinal-cord injury), their families, and caregivers.
Funding is awarded in thirteen categories, including accessibility, advocacy, arts, assistive technology, children, counseling, education, employment, health promotion, independent living, practical service, sports and recreation, and therapeutic riding. Except for the health promotion category, the primary focus of the Quality of Life grants is paralysis caused by spinal-cord injury. To qualify for funding, a nonprofit organization does not have to exclusively serve people with spinal cord injuries; however, at least a portion of the population served must have spinal-cord injuries. The health promotion category provides funding to nonprofit organizations that address paralysis caused by spinal-cord injuries and/or other injuries, diseases, and birth conditions, including, but not limited to, stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, etc. Health promotion grants are intended for programmatic activities and not solely for the purchase of equipment for use by individuals. Health promotion grants also cannot fund advocacy or food. Funding is awarded in amounts of up to $25,000 per grant. Applicants must provide proof of nonprofit IRS 501(c)(3) status. The program accepts applications from organizations based outside the U.S., although priority is given to those with an international scope (i.e., projects that serve people living in more than one country). Please note that the program does not make grants to individuals.
The online application submission period for the first cycle in 2006 opens January 3, 2006. Applications are accepted September 1 (and March 1 annually).
‘Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)
This Notice announces the availability of $6,286,500 of competitive grant funds for the RCDI program through the Rural Housing Service (RHS), an agency within the USDA Rural Development mission area herein referred to as the Agency. Applicants must provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the Federal grant. These grants will be made to qualified intermediary organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. Eligible applicants include: state governments, city or township governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and county governments. The deadline for receipt of an application is 4 p.m. eastern time, September 6, 2007.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation
The mission of the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation is to give back to and to strengthen the thousands of communities where their employees and customers work and live through charitable support. They endorse and underwrite a variety of initiatives and causes throughout the markets where Enterprise operates in support of four key focus areas: They assist many local causes by joining their employees and providing a 50 percent match of their contributions to United Way campaigns throughout these communities; they believe it is important to provide financial resources to worthwhile nonprofit initiatives that are actively supported by their employees, their spouses, and loyal Enterprise customers; they strive to provide more sizable special grants to nonprofit groups or causes of significant strategic or social importance to Enterprise and its employees; and they support relief projects or causes the company deems important as they arise, such as natural disasters that affect their customers and employees. The average grant amount is $2,500 to $5,000. September 7, 2007 is the application deadline.
Women Helping Others Foundation
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, education 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. In order to qualify for funding, an organization must have 501(c)(3) non-profit status through the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and be qualified to receive deductible charitable contributions. Organizations must have been incorporated for a minimum of three years prior to application. If you have received a WHO Foundation grant in the past, please wait three years before applying again. Preference will be given to organizations with an operating budget of $3 million or less, those not dependent upon government grants, and those with greater organizational program costs than personnel costs. September 11, 2007 is the application deadline.
‘Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program
Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program for public schools and public libraries supports efforts to spread literacy and love of learning. Applications are accepted from public schools and libraries anywhere in the United States and its protectorates. Funds will not be granted for: general operating costs; administrative costs; transportation of the audience; or purchase of books, tapes, software or equipment unrelated to a specific program described. Only one application will be considered from each library or school. Grants will be awarded in the amount of $500 each. September 15, 2007 is the application deadline.
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation
The ELA Foundation grants funds for programs in the areas of arts, advocacy and education to nonprofit organizations which are led by or support adults with disabilities. They encourage distinctive projects that change the face of disability in a community. These programs impact the lives of people with disabilities and are supported by the local community including foundations, corporations and individual funders. It is ELA’s vision to "Change the Face of Disability on the Planet" by providing grant support for the implementation of "cutting edge" programs. They fund program grants in the areas of arts, advocacy and education for adults with disabilities (over 22 years old) in non-profit US 501(c)(3) designated organizations that serve people with disabilities. Grants from the ELA Foundation range from $1,000 to $5,000. Applications are due September 15, 2007.
Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program
The Weed and Seed strategy aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, criminal drug-related activity, and gang activity. The Weed and Seed initiative is a community-based, comprehensive multi-agency approach. Four elements make up the two-pronged Weed and Seed Strategy: Law Enforcement; Community Policing; Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment; and Neighborhood Restoration. It is designed for neighborhoods with persistent high levels of serious crime and corresponding social problems. A Weed and Seed Community (WSC) must be developed in partnership with a variety of key local organizations and the local United States Attorney’s Office (USAO). WSCs must work to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for residents in a community primarily through the redeployment of existing public and private resources addressing both crime and social related problems that without proper intervention often lead to violent crime, drug abuse, and gang activity. August 30, 2007 is the deadline.
The Captain Planet Foundation will fund as many projects as its annual resources allow. All applicant organizations or sponsoring agencies must be exempt from federal taxation under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501, in order to be eligible for funding (this includes most schools and non-profit organizations). All projects must promote understanding of environmental issues; focus on hands-on involvement; involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school); promote interaction and cooperation within the group; help young people develop planning and problem solving skills; include adult supervision; and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation (specific requirements are explained once the grant has been awarded). Generally, the range of grants awarded by the Foundation is $250 - $2,500. Deadlines for submitting grant applications are June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31, annually.
When children and teens explore how to grow plants hydroponically (without soil), fruitful questions bloom, and these questions can lead to active investigations and problem solving. These studies may even lead to classroom business opportunities or fuel student career interests. Not the least of the benefits is the joy of students harvesting a crop of their own incredible edibles or bounteous blossoms! The Grow Store and the Progressive Gardening Trade Association join NGA to offer these grants to expand these types of learning opportunities for students. Schools and youth organizations that plan to garden with at least 15 children between the ages of 6 and 18 during 2007 are eligible to apply. Twenty-four winning schools will each receive: hydroponic garden systems and indoor light systems (hydroponic garden packages include various system types, including flood and drain (a.k.a., ebb and flow), nutrient film technique, capillary (a.k.a., wick), and aeroponic systems; and curricula and activity books (NGA's Growing Ventures: Starting a School Garden Business; GrowLab: A Complete Guide to Growing in the Classroom; GrowLab: Activities for Growing Minds; and other supporting materials from PTGA member stores). Six grants will be awarded to elementary schools; middle schools will receive 8 grants; and ten high school grants will be awarded. September 30, 2007 is the application deadline.
October 2007
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that was established in 1999 through a $10 million commitment by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. During the 1999 World Series, Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Players Association Executive Director Donald Fehr and the Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr. were on hand to introduce this new grant program for youth baseball and softball. The mission of BTF is to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball throughout the world by funding programs, fields, coaches' training, and the purchase of uniforms and equipment to encourage and maintain youth participation in the game. Grants are designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable applicants to address needs unique to their communities. The funds are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment. BTF provides grants to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in both rural and urban communities. BTF awards an average of 30 grants per year totaling more than $1.5 million. The average grant amount is $51,000. October 1, 2007 (and April 1, 2008) is the application deadline.
The primary mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to promote high-quality, public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the United States. While they realize that not every area can afford to build big, expensive skateparks, they feel strongly that public skateparks should be designed and constructed by experienced contractors. They also believe that local officials should treat public skateparks the same way they treat public basketball courts or tennis courts, meaning that anyone may show up and use them anytime, unsupervised. The foundation primarily considers skatepark projects that: are designed and built by qualified and experienced skatepark contractors; include local skaters in the design process; are in low-income areas, and/or areas with a high population of "at-risk" youth; can demonstrate a strong grassroots commitment to the project, particularly in the form of fund-raising by local skateboarders and other community groups; have a creative mix of street obstacles (rails, funboxes, launch ramps, etc..) and transition/vert terrain (quarterpipes, bowls, snake runs, halfpipes, etc..); don't require skaters or their parents to sign waivers; encourage skaters to look after their own safety and the safety of others without restricting their access to the park or over-regulating their use of it; are open during daylight hours, 365 days a year; don't charge an entrance fee; and are in areas that currently have no skateboarding facilities. Grants will be awarded in a range of $1,000-$25,000 each. October 1, 2007 is the application deadline.
‘Saucony Run For Good Foundation
The Saucony Run For Good Foundation, a grant program to encourage active and healthy lifestyles in children, is now accepting applications. The grants are open to non-profit organizations that initiate and support running and fitness programs for kids — which in turn will help them live longer, healthier lives. Program participants must be 18 years of age or younger. All proposals must demonstrate the grantee will conduct programs that increase participation in running in order to positively impact the lives of participants. Organizations must provide proof of tax exempt status. Grants will be awarded at a maximum of $10,000 each. October 8, 2007 is the application deadline.
The Rosenberg Fund for Children provides for the educational and emotional needs of children of targeted progressive activists, and youth who are targeted activists themselves. In most instances, professionals and institutions directly receive the grants to provide services at no or reduced cost to beneficiaries. The RFC funds institutions and individual providers who support their values. Subject to their financial ability, the RFC will fund such things as: counseling; school tuition; camp tuition; cultural lessons; after-school programs; prison visits; educational or therapeutic travel; and post high-school books and supplies for college or other educational training. Applications may be submitted by parents, custodians, and guardians to benefit children in the United States whose parents' pursuit of progressive values has left them unable to fully provide for that child as a result of being targeted as outlined above. The young adult children 18 years or older of targeted activists may submit applications on their own behalf. Grants will be awarded up to $3,000. Applications are considered twice each year. The deadline for applications for Spring grants is March 21st and for Fall grants is October 13th, each year.
In many U.S. schools, statistics show that you'll find children who are overweight and others wondering where their next meal will come from; many are not getting the right balance of nutrients in their diets or enough exercise. Research conducted at Texas A&M University supports the connection between kids' food gardens and improved nutrition. Could a school garden be part of the solution to the diet- and exercise-related challenges children face? Many forward-thinking educators and parents think so, and have worked to create youth garden programs that focus on nutrition and hunger issues. As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens, NGA recognizes outstanding programs via the Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener's Supply. These awards support school and youth garden programs that teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States. To be eligible for the 2007 Healthy Sprouts Awards, your school or organization must plan to garden in 2008 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and nutrition and hunger issues in the United States. This year they will present awards to 20 schools or organizations. Each program will receive: gift certificates towards the purchase of gardening materials from our sponsoring company, Gardener's Supply (the top 5 will each receive a certificate valued at $500; 15 more will each receive a $200 gift certificate); NGA's Eat a Rainbow Kit,; 25 packets of seeds; a literature package from NGA (includes The Little Book of Expert Tips, The Book of Tomatoes, The Book of Lettuce and Greens, Steps to a Bountiful Kids’ Garden, and the Growing Ideas quarterly newsletter); and NGA Supporter benefits for one year. October 15, 2007 is the application deadline.
The Health Center Program, as authorized by section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, promotes the development and operation of community-based primary health care service systems in medically underserved areas and improves the health status of medically underserved populations. The purpose of this activity is to continue to support comprehensive primary and preventive health care service delivery to areas where existing section 330 grantees have a project period ending in FY 2008. It is expected that each application submitted to serve one of these areas will represent a clear focus on maintaining access to care and reducing health disparities identified in the existing community and target population. All applicants are expected to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for the specific type of health center for which funding is requested. $112 million is available to fund approximately 107 projects. October 29, 2007 is the deadline.
GreenWorks! is the service-learning, community action program of Project Learning Tree (PLT) that partners PLT educators, students, and communities in environmental neighborhood improvement projects. GreenWorks! blends service activities with the academic curriculum and addresses real community needs as students learn through active engagement. GreenWorks! environmental action projects link classroom learning and the real world. By combining the environmental knowledge and resources of PLT with community action initiatives, GreenWorks! action projects make a difference in how young people think, in their sense of responsibility toward their communities, and in their understanding of their relationship to the environment. Do you have an idea for an exciting service-learning or community action project for your students but you don't have enough funds to implement it? Why not apply for one of PLT's GreenWorks! grants? GreenWorks! offers educators the opportunity to apply for grants to implement community action and service-learning projects. Across the country, PLT trained educators teaching in both formal and non-formal settings are eligible to apply for and receive GreenWorks! grants. GreenWorks! projects should address an environmental issue and involve students from pre-school to high school in hands-on community action. The GreenWorks! program also encourages participants to form partnerships with groups, businesses, or organizations within their communities to help implement and sustain their GreenWorks! projects. Some examples of past grant projects include habitat restoration, watershed improvement, outdoor classrooms, and energy conservation. Projects will be funded in a range of $250 - $5,000. Applications must be received by October 31, 2007.
The KeySpan Foundation endeavors to improve the quality of life within their grant making area by supporting educational opportunities that assist people of all ages advance their opportunities for self sufficiency. Grants are made on a competitive basis to non-profit organizations for programs and projects that fall within their major areas of focus: education and the environment. To be eligible for funding considerations: organization should comply with applicable laws to ensure non-profit status remains current; organization should provide required documentation (i.e. budget, proposals as applicable); organization should serve the community without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national or ethnic origin or disability; and project or event should be serve customers in KeySpan service territory. The KeySpan Foundation operates its grant cycle on an annual basis from January through December. Proposals for a given year will be accepted and reviewed on a first come/first served basis through October 31. Only one application per organization (or affiliate institution) will be evaluated in any given calendar year. Grants are awarded in a range of $5,000 - $25,000. October 31, 2007 is the application deadline.
November 2007
American Management Association (AMA) and the Leader to Leader Institute established the AMA Scholarship Program to assist the social sector nonprofit organizations in developing the strong leaders today who will lead the organizations of the future. The AMA Scholarship Program will strengthen the leadership, competence, and management of the social sector nonprofit organization, which will largely determine the values, the vision, the cohesion, and the performance of the 21st century society. AMA has granted 75 scholarships that will be administered by the Leader to Leader Institute. The AMA Scholarship benefits include: one management education and professional development seminar offered by American Management Association in the United States; one year individual member benefits including access to members-only website, subscriptions to e-newsletters and journals, and discount pricing on all other AMA products and services; and one year membership with the Leader to Leader Institute including subscription to Leader to Leader Journal and discounts on the Institute's publications and services. The AMA Scholarship is designed to provide nonprofit leaders with an opportunity to step out of the day-to-day, interact with peers across the sectors and develop practical skills they can apply immediately within their organizations. However, learning does not stop there. During the entire scholarship year, the recipients will be provided with intellectual resources, opportunities, and discounts designed to enhance leadership effectiveness and support excellence in organizational and personal performance. The AMA Scholarship Program is available to a range of nonprofit organizations representing the social sector across the United States. November 15, 2007 is the application deadline.
Starting in 1995, almost $20 million dollars in cash, equipment, and services have been awarded to more than 380 grantees in all 50 states. Our grantees represent the entire spectrum of soccer communities from the small rural club to the U.S. Soccer Federation, the National Governing Body for the sport of soccer in the United States. The Foundation’s impact on soccer through the annual grants program has been significant…and continues to grow. For 2007, the Foundation will award Grants exclusively to projects and programs that develop players, coaches, and referees in economically disadvantaged urban areas. This year they are focusing on approximately 340 "urban areas" that include populations of 100,000 or more. The one exception to this exclusive focus is the Foundation's All Conditions Fields (ACF) Grants. ACF Grants support the construction of state-of-the-art synthetic grass soccer fields and will continue to be available to projects serving all types of communities, though the highest priority will be given to projects serving players in economically disadvantaged urban areas. Applications are due November 22, 2007.
‘SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards
Since 1993, the SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards have recognized the outstanding efforts of students and teachers across the country who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment. In fact, in the past decade, they've awarded $1.5 million to more than 135 schools in 35 U.S. states/territories. In 2004, the awards program was expanded to include non-profit community groups who are protecting planet Earth. Eight projects will be selected. Each winning group will receive: $10,000 to benefit the award-winning project all-expenses-paid trip for three (3) students and one (1) adult leader to an Anheuser-Busch theme park for a special awards event; Fujifilm digital camera for use by award-winning group; 100 T-shirts to share with school and community partners; and award trophy and certificates for every student/group leader participant. From the eight projects, one (1) outstanding environmental educator/leader will be recognized. That educator will receive: $5,000; all-expenses-paid trip for themselves and one (1) guest to an Anheuser-Busch theme park for a special awards event; Fujifilm digital camera; all-expenses-paid trip to the 2008 National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) national conference; and award trophy and certificate. This is an awards program, not a grant. Project applicants should be able to demonstrate significant accomplishments that have occurred prior to the submission deadline. All entries must be received by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 30, 2007.
March 2008
American Academy of Dermatology’s (Academy) Shade Structure Program
The American Academy of Dermatology’s (Academy) Shade Structure Program are grant awards ($8,000 each) for the purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas. The Academy also provides a permanent sign to be displaye d near the shade structure promoting the importance of sun safety. The Academy receives support for this program from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company. The Shade Structure Program is open to non-profit organizations or educational institutions that serve children and teenagers, ages 18 and younger. The deadline for grant applications is Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
April 2008
The BR!CK Award celebrates young people making our world better. BR!CK Award winners aren't just the leaders of tomorrow. They are the leaders of today. The BR!CK Award accepts applications from citizens and permanent residents of the Unites States and Canada. All BR!CK Award winners have a shot at US$25,000, international recognition, televised glory, and pro bono legal services. By celebrating and spotlighting young stars of social change, the BR!CK Award creates a whole new breed of role models who aren't famous for what they wear (or don't) or who they date. Think you have what it takes to be a BR!CK Award winner? Know someone who does? The 2008 application is now available. April 12, 2008 is the application deadline.
The Abbott Laboratories Fund (The Fund) is an Illinois not–for–profit, philanthropic corporation established in 1951 by Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories provides the primary financial support of the Abbott Laboratories Fund. Currently the Fund provides support through cash grants to recipients who operate in the areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and public policy. The Fund generally gives preference to requests for one–time contributions and for programmatic and operating purposes. All Grant requests are accepted on–line and require the following information: Description of your organization's mission; Confirmation of current 501 (c) (3) U.S. Internal Revenue Service; Geographic area served; Description of the project(s) / programs(s) for which support is requested; Amount of money requested; Budget information; and List of corporations and foundations supporting the organization. Ongoing deadline.
The Actuarial Foundation – through its Advancing Student Achievement Mentoring program – awards monetary grants to schools and groups throughout the United States and Canada. The basic requirement for schools or groups seeking funding is that they develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics to children in private and public schools. Advancing Student Achievement is a grant program that brings together actuaries and educators in local classroom environments with the belief that interaction with real-world mentors will boost students interest and achievement in math. The Actuarial Foundation can provide a local network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and create a “love of math” in each student. Ongoing deadline.
Adidas corporate giving is provided selectively and focuses on the following areas of engagement: Sports within a social context; Kids and Youth; Education; Preventive Health Projects (preferably sports related); and Relief efforts. The Adidas Group supports projects which show sustainable benefits to the communities
where they live and operate. Consideration is given to organizations which complement their corporate philosophy and the core values of the Adidas Group. They need to hold a recognized reputation for integrity in program implementation, financial management and project effectiveness. Corporate giving at the Adidas Group can take the form of: cash donations, donations in kind (products, equipment, services, and know-how) and corporate volunteering. Ongoing deadline.
‘The American Family Life Insurance Company (AFLAC)
Aflac's philanthropic efforts in the community can be seen in four areas: health, education, youth, and the arts. From contributing to the John B. Amos Cancer Center to helping underwrite the creation of a new library, Aflac is a vital part of the Columbus, Georgia community. Aflac grants range from $1,500 to $2 million. Ongoing deadline.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Foundation
Support may be on the way for your classroom budget. As an AIAA Educator Associate, you’re invited to apply for a Classroom Grant from the AIAA Foundation. Here’s how it works. Are you a K-12 teacher who develops or applies science, mathematics, and technology in your curriculum? If the answer is “yes,” you may qualify for a grant of up to $200 per individual request to supplement your learning program. Each school is limited to up to $1,000 per calendar year. You can use your grant for classroom demonstration kits and science supplies, math and science software, graphing calculators, supplies for making flying objects (what kid can resist the chance to build and launch a rocket?), supplies for robotic programs, and other materials to help you make science, mathematics, and technology come alive in your classroom. Proposals are reviewed year round, 30 days before quarterly meetings held in January, March, June and September. Ongoing deadline.