Grants

Allstate Foundation accepts proposals year-round for its Safe & Vital Communities program. The program works to foster a feeling of belonging, commitment, and safety in our country’s communities through creating economically healthy and crime-free living environments. Proposals should focus on: catastrophe response and mitigation, school anti-violence, and/or revitalization of communities. The Foundation awards more than $7 million annually and grants range from $500 to $500,000. Nonprofit organizations that serve multiple regions of the United States, the city of Chicago, or have a proposal with national scope should submit their proposals directly to the Allstate Foundation’s home office. Nonprofit organizations that serve particular cities, states, or regions should submit their requests directly to the appropriate Field Office listed under “Local Contacts.” For more information, call or email the Foundation: 847-402-5502, allfound@allstate.com or visit http://www.allstate.com/foundation/

Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is committed to the precept that the arts are essential to an open, enlightened democracy. It therefore seeks to advance an inclusive cultural dialogue by providing resources to organizations that support artists reflecting a diverse society and by affirming that freedom of artistic expression is fundamental to such a society and must be vigorously protected. For more information, visit http://www.warholfoundation.org/

Annenberg Foundation funds public K-12 education, culture, the arts and community and civic life. In education, they are specifically interested in restructuring and reform in public schools. Sample grants are more information is available at http://www.annenbergfoundation.org/

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is committed to supporting programs and organizations that create opportunity, enhance self-esteem and increase awareness about cultural and community issues among young people. The Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations eligible for funding under the United States Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation will consider one proposal from the same organization within a twelve-month period. The Foundation does not provide funding for events, individuals, government agencies, municipalities, parochial/private schools or therapeutic programs. The Foundation funds secular programs and focuses on programs that function during out-of-school time. For more information, visit http://www.blankfoundation.org/

Beaumont Foundation is established with funds generated by the settlement of the Shaw v. Toshiba class action lawsuit, the Beaumont Foundation of America is a not-for-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals by providing Toshiba technology equipment to historically under-served schools and communities. The foundation will award grants in 21 states and the District of Columbia in 2003 and in the remaining 29 states in 2004. Additional grants will be available in subsequent years. For more information, visit http://www.bmtfoundation.com/bfa/us/public/en/grants/

Boettcher Foundation makes grants to a variety of educational institutions. These grants are generally for capital construction projects and building improvements. Often the Foundation makes challenge grants for projects, with the rest of the money raised in the particular community. For guidelines on the preliminary letter, which should be submitted prior to a full proposal, go to http://www.boettcherfoundation.org/

Brookdale National Group Respite Program awards seed grants to adult day service providers that plan to offer social model, dementia-specific programming to participants and support to caregivers in order to help individuals remain in their homes. Funding will be available for up to 15 programs. Each grant will be for $7,500 in the first year; grants are renewable at $3,000 in the second year. Grant funds may not be used to support or expand the hours, days, or service capacity of existing social, health, or medical model programs. For further information http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/

Edward W. Hazen Foundation‘s principal focus is on middle and high school-age youth in rural and urban low-income and minority communities. The Foundation maintains a national geographic focus for its Youth Development Program, which is focused on youth organization and leadership development around concrete social issues that are important to young people and the larger community. http://www.hazenfoundation.org/

Environmental Protection Agency – This Federal site has many grants available in regards to environmental issues. http://www.epa.gov/

The Foundation Center has a searchable database for all types of grants and foundation information. Free and fee based. Visit it at http://www.foundationcenter.org/

Hasbro Children’s Foundation supports the development and/or expansion of programs for children under age 13 and universally accessible playspaces. For playgrounds. priority is given to economically disadvantaged areas and/or new construction. Grants are generally under $10,000. To obtain information on the proposal format, visit http://www.hasbro.com/corporate/community-relations/

Hitachi Foundation Yoshiyama Award recognizes10 to12 high school seniors from around the United States for exemplary service and community involvement. The award is accompanied by a gift of $5,000, dispensed over two years. Recipients may use the award at their discretion. For more information, visit the http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.html

Janus Foundation looks to develop partnerships with nonprofit organizations that are innovative, visionary, and forward thinking in their approach in communities throughout the country. The Foundation focuses on two giving areas nationally: at-risk youth through education, and community service and volunteerism. The Foundation also supports cultural institutions in the Denver metro area. There is no application deadline. For more informationvisit  http://ww3.janus.com/Janus/Retail/StaticPage?jsp=Janushome/JanusFoundation.jsp

KaBOOM! is the national non-profit that empowers communities to build playgrounds.  http://kaboom.org/

Kodak American Greenways Awards – a partnership project of Kodak, The Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society, provides small grants of up to $2,500 to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America. Greenways are corridors of protected public and private land established along rivers, stream valleys, ridges, abandoned railroad corridors, utility right-of-ways, canals, scenic roads, etc. They link recreational, cultural, and natural features, provide pathways for people and wildlife, protect forests, wetlands, and grasslands. Awards will primarily go to local, regional, or statewide nonprofit organizations. Although public agencies may apply, community organizations will receive preference. For more information visit http://www.conservationfund.org/

Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB) provides a voice for America’s Latino community. In an effort to educate audiences in the richness of Latino culture, LPB supports and nurtures artists and helps bring diverse experiences to public broadcasting. LPB funds television programs, including dramas, documentaries, comedies, satire, or animation. These may be single programs or limited series, new productions or works-in-progress. LPB is especially interested in programs that provide thoughtful dialogue and stories with impact, giving voice to those not normally heard or seen. Individual producers through nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. For more information visit http://www.lpbp.org/

Laura Jane Musser Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States in the program areas of Intercultural Harmony and Environment. Within Intercultural Harmony, preference is given to programs that offer members of various cultures opportunities to work together on projects with common goals. The Environment/Community Initiative assists local governments or other public or nonprofit organizations in rural areas and non-urban communities in undertaking consensus-based processes in two areas: Environmental Stewardship and Environmental Dispute Resolution. For further information visit http://www.musserfund.org/

Markle Foundation, Interactive Media for Children Program – funds research projects on children and interactive media (computers, the Internet, interactive toys, digital TV, etc.). Children studies should be 13 and under. Funding also supports the development and creation of tools and services to help parents make informed decisions on interactive media products for their children. Applications are accepted throughout the year with a standard response period of 45 days. For more information visit http://www.markle.org/

Milagro Foundation – Started in 1998 by Deborah and Carlos Santana, the Milagro Foundation seeks the serve the needs of children and youth in the arts, education and health. Milagro focuses on (1) helping children live healthy lives through education and prevention; (2) helping live literate lives through learning; and (3) helping live culturally enriched lives through arts education. Grants are typically between $2,500-$10,000 and you can apply any time. The decision process is normally 60-90 days. Go to http://www.milagrofoundation.org/default.asp for the proposal requirements.

Mix It Up Grants Program funds youth directed activist projects that focus on identifying, crossing, and challenging social boundaries in schools and communities. Preference is given to applications that clearly show youth leadership, collaboration efforts across social boundaries, and continuing efforts to identify and challenge social boundaries. Deadline: None. For further information, visit http://www.tolerance.org/teens/grants.jsp

Mockingbird Foundation generates its charitable proceeds from the musical group Phish. It offers competitive grant to schools and nonprofit organizations that effect improvements in music education for children. Funding limits are up to $5,000 given on a one-time basis, throughout the U.S. The Foundation is particularly interested in organizations with low overhead and collaborative elements to their work. A letter of inquiry is the first step in applying. For more information visit http://www.mockingbirdfoundation.org/funding/

National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for the Improvement of Education (NFIE) Learning and Leadership Grants provide opportunities for teachers and support professionals to engage in high quality professional development and growth. Learning and Leadership Grants ($1,00-$3,000) fund collegial study groups that lead to improvement in practices, curriculum and student achievement. Innovation Grants (up to $2,000) allow two or more colleagues to develop and implement creative and unique ideas that result is student achievement. Call the Grants office at 491-3173 for a copy of the guidelines. For more information visit http://www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm

National Science Foundation (NSF) supports many programs for educators at all levels, in both formal and informal educational settings. Special programs include those supporting junior faculty members; research on learning and intelligent systems; curriculum and instructional materials development; awards for excellence in science and mathematics teaching, and more. For more information visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/

Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation has identified intervention in the lives of troubled youth, and the assistance of orphaned children, including the promotion of their adoption, as its two primary areas of interest. The Foundation is also actively seeking further areas of interest; therefore, organizations with services in other areas may also submit an application request form. As a relatively new Foundation, it has not limited itself to specific areas of need and expects to evolve its policies and interests. Proposals are accepted at any time. For more information visit http://www.swettfoundation.org/

RGK Foundation seeks to be a catalyst for progressive change in humanitarian concerns. By seeking innovative projects in the areas of medicine and health, education, and community and human services, the Foundation strives to advance knowledge, improve society, and help realize human potential. The Foundation prefers to provide programmatic support for new programs or expansion of ongoing successful programs, and most grants are awarded for a one-year period. Applicants must first submit an electronic letter of inquiry. There is no application deadline. For more information, visit the http://www.rgkfoundation.org/

Sun Microsystems Academic Equipment Grant Program donates equipment to eligible educational organizations that have developed creative projects that address the company’s investment priorities and create partnerships for success. This program provides hardware donations to K12 schools and colleges and universities. Grants do not include maintenance, service, or technical support. Grants must be reviewed and supported by the local education sales representative. The application deadlines for 2003 are March 30, June 30, September 30, and December 30. For more information visit http://www.sun.com/solutions/landing/industry/education/aeg.xml

Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with children. Grants from the Foundation support the ongoing work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city services. The grant range is $1,000 to $150,000. Deadline: April 1, 2003. For more information visit http://www.teammates4kids.com/
TechFoundation. The TechFoundation seeks to bridge the nonprofit digital divide by providing nonprofits with access to the technology, expertise, and capital they need to build a better tomorrow. TechFoundation offers the new TechGrants program, which is comprised of four funding areas: E-learning, Intranets Creation and Maintenance, Website Creation and Maintenance, and Implementation Assistance. For more information visit http://www.techfoundation.org/

Toshiba America Foundation funds projects designed by teachers to improve science and math education through project-based learning. Individual or groups of classroom teachers working in public and private schools throughout the U.S. are eligible to apply. Toshiba offers two types of funding opportunities. For more information visit http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp

Walgreen Company Contribution Program makes grants to nonprofit organization in local Walgreen’s communities in the following program areas: health and human services, education, civic and community affairs, and arts and culture. Health and education are the company’s priority areas, with health being the major area of focus. Walgreen’s encourages applications that overlap the concerns of its patients, employees, industry, and corporate values. There are no application deadlines. For more information visit http://www.walgreens.com/about/community/default.jsp

Wells Fargo Grants are committed to improving and sustaining the company’s local communities through grants and volunteer activities. Wells Fargo accepts grant proposals throughout the year; the average contribution ranges between $1,000 and $10,000. Wells Fargo makes grants directed to three primary areas: Community Development, K-12 Education, Human Services, and Arts, culture & civic projects. For more information visit http://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/index.jhtml

Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation supports programs of national and international significance that promote the welfare of human and natural resources. The Foundation’s interests within its General Docket are the arts, education, conservation, and preservation of the environment, health, and international affairs. Letters of intent are due by May 1, 2003. For more information visit http://www.wfamilyfoundation.org/

Womens Sports Foundation -  Initiated in 2001 by the Women’s Sports Foundation and Gatorade, Equipped 2 Play is a grant program available to girls’ sports programs in schools, clubs, and other recreational organizations demonstrating a need for equipment and/or apparel. Since its inception, Equipped 2 Play has provided $150,000 in new equipment and apparel to more than 100 sports programs across the country.  For more information visit http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/Grants-And-Scholarships.aspx