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If you are interested in links to other federal and New York State funding, click here. The following have recently been included in the "FYI..." E-mails. (*disclaimer) They include current potential funding opportunities from other NYS, federal, private, foundation, and corporate sources. To see announcements from recent FYI E-mails about conferences, trainings, [click here]. To see publications, resources & research and other information related to youth and families, [click here]. MAPS 2002 has finally been released from clearance and is posted in the Public Folders Just a reminder -- comp groups are back in this year. Be sure to read Appendix B for the basis of comparison New Grant.Gov Web Site
Offers One-Stop Shopping for Information on Applying for All Federal
Grants Grants.gov is a single, comprehensive web site that will contain information about finding and applying for all federal grant programs. The Web site, Grants.gov, makes it easier for organizations to learn about and apply for federal grants. HHS led the development of the cross-agency Web site, which now has information about more than 800 available grant programs involving all 26 federal grant-making agencies. These agencies together award more than $360 billion in grant funds. More information about
Grants.gov is available at http://www.grants.gov In 2002, Intel Corporation donated over $71 million in cash and equipment to K-20 schools and nonprofit organizations, both domestic and international. Intel Corporation funds programs in their site communities that meet certain funding objectives and is unable to support programs outside of their site communities. Intel accepts them in countries that have a major Intel facility. To determine if you are in an Intel site, the funding objectives of the Intel sites or the process to apply for a grant, please visit http://www.intel.com/community/grant.htm. The Gerber Foundation's
mission focuses on infants and young children. Accordingly, priority is
given to projects that improve infant and young children nutrition,
care and development from the first year before birth to three years of
age. Programs should support a specific nutrition intervention and have defined outcome parameters. Generally, competitive requests will be focused on particular projects in furtherance of the Foundation's mission and goal of supporting nutrition-related interventions to improve infant health and development. Foundation grants are not typically ongoing. Supported projects should have beginnings and endings, reasonable periods during which measurable progress or outcomes are accomplished. The impact of Foundation funding should be detailed, so that the infusion of new or outside funding can be seen to have some positive influence on the progress or outcome of the project. The Foundation gives priority to projects of national or regional impact. Projects should be sufficiently focused to make a felt difference in the field of interest. While there is no policy affecting the dollar amounts of Foundation grants, there are some practical considerations. Projects requiring small grants (generally under $50,000) are typically local in scope and impact, and therefore may not be within the scope of national funding initiatives. Large requests (greater than $1 million annually) may exceed available Foundation resources. Please describe your need for funds in a way that makes sense of the specific request. Clearly describe the impact Foundation dollars will have on the course of the project. In some cases, projects are best funded by multiple funders to provide evidence of broad acceptance of the project concept or potential outcome. At other times, the role of single project donor is appropriate. In either instance, you should make the case for your plan of funding. Organizations seeking grants should begin the application process at least four months before the start of the proposed grant period. Proposals are initially reviewed by program staff and select Trustees. If recommended for review, the proposal is subject to review and approval under guidelines established by the Foundation's Board of Trustees. http://www.gerberfoundation.org/grantmaking_policies.htm Grants for After-School Programs The After School Alliance has detailed information on 30 sources of federal funding from a broad spectrum of programs less visible than the 21st Century Learning Programs. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/training_fact_sheets.pdf The Louis Calder
Foundation (NY) The Foundation was established in 1951 by Louis Calder to support "educational, charitable and benevolent uses and purposes." Calder was instrumental in the development of the newsprint industry in the Southwest and was also a successful pioneer in the retail gasoline market. The Foundation generally concentrates its grantmaking on organizations whose programs and projects are directed to improving the condition of young people in the City of New York and the surrounding areas. Current funding priorities are grants that support the efforts of community-based organizations whose educational programs are designed to enhance the potential and increase the self-sufficiency of New York City's children and youth. The site contains guidelines, application procedures, recent grants list, latest annual report, and links to other related sites. The Foundation requests that organizations use the New York Regional Association of Grantmakers Common Application Form, which can be downloaded from the site http://www.louiscalderfdn.org/. Community Action Program
Women Sports Foundation Support for female athletes. www.womenssportsfoundation.org Delta Grants Delta Air Lines Supports leadership and mentoring programs for youth. Foundation National Gardening
Association National Gardening Grant Program Support schools that use gardens to teach about nutrition and world hunger. Allstate Foundation
Grants Personal safety and security K-12 Edward W. Hazen
Foundation Foster full partnership for parents and Grant communities in schools reform efforts Action Grants Coca Cola Foundation
Coca Cola Found Grants to public and private colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools Americans for the Arts website offers resources to local communities that provide opportunities to youth through arts education. Visit: http://www.americansforthearts.org Grants for secondary and
postsecondary education programs Here is an excellent site
for funding programs for students with disabilities. BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF POLITICAL LEADERSHIP Applications are now available for United Leaders' 2004 Institute for Political Service. United Leaders (UL) is a national nonpartisan action tank for political service. UL seeks to recruit and train a generation of idealistic political leaders, inspire young people by involving them in idealistic political service, connect young leaders with the tools and access necessary to be effective, and brand UL's Model of Service through their action tank. Outstanding young people, ages 18-24 that are idealistic, courageous, and dynamic, are encouraged to apply for the Institute at: www.unitedleaders.org/IPS/ YOUTH VENTURE SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR THEIR AMBASSADOR PROGRAM AND YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL Youth Venture seeks young people to serve as ambassadors. Applicants must enjoy working with young people, be highly energy, a self-starter, public speaker, and is willing to support and promote Youth Venture's mission and help potential Venture teams with any questions they may have. If you're interested in becoming a Youth Venture ambassador, email Khyati Desai, DC Associate, at kdesai@youthventure.org with "YV Ambassador" in the Subject line. The Mid-Atlantic Region of Youth Venture is developing a MidAtlantic Youth Advisory Council. The Youth Advisory Council (MAYAC) is a group of young volunteers dedicated to shaping the growth of Youth Venture and furthering its mission of changing the way society looks at young people. The purpose of MAYAC is to utilize the intelligence and experience of Venturers to increase Youth Venture's impact and ensure that Youth Venture is in touch with the issues affecting Venturers. The Mid-Atlantic Youth Advisory Council will meet a total of twelve times a year. MAYAC members may determine the meeting locations, with help from the Youth Venture staff. The MAYAC is open to any Venturer in the Mid-Atlantic Region of Youth Venture. If you're interested in becoming a member of MAYAC, email Khyati Desai, DC Associate, at kdesai@youthventure.org with "MAYAC" in the subject line. The GE Foundation The philanthropic organization of the General Electric Company, invests in improving educational opportunity and in strengthening community organizations in GE communities around the world. All told, GE, the GE Foundation and GE employees and retirees contributed over $120 million to community and educational institutions last year. Technology Grants to
Non-Profit Youth Organizations
The Lance Armstrong
Foundation The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) is pleased to offer grants to community non-profit organizations positively impacting the quality of life today for those living with, through and beyond cancer. The LAF seeks to fund innovative projects that promote the optimal physical, psychological, and social recovery and care of cancer survivors and their loved ones. Gifts In Kind Gifts In Kind distributes nearly $800 million in donated software, computers, office equipment, and other products to more than 200,000 charitable nonprofits around the world. Toys R Us "Reading Ready" grant program to promote literacy for pre-school children. http://www3.toysrus.com/about/guidelines.cfm Milagro Foundation
Announces Education Grants. The Milagro Foundation awards funds to projects that assist underrepresented and underprivileged youth in the areas of arts, education and health. Grants range from $2,500 to $5,000. Non-profit organizations with 501(c) (3) may apply. Online application may be obtained at: http://www.milagrofoundation.org/grantapplication.asp. Northrop Gruman Litton
Foundation Funds Youth Education Projects. Grants are awarded to projects that provide educational opportunities to youth. Priority is given to organizations that provide literacy, math, science, and technology. For more information contact (888) 478-5478. Fundsnet Online Services. This website provides a comprehensive online center for funding information. The organization, based in Taftville, Conn., links visitors to hundreds of potential grant makers in the youth field, with a categorized listing that makes navigation easy. The main page connects visitors to updated information about funding opportunities and news in the field and to fund-raising resources and publications. To access the website visit: http://www.fundsnetservices.com. The Starr Foundation was established in 1955 by Cornelius Vander Starr, an insurance entrepreneur who founded the American International family of insurance and financial services companies, now known as American International Group, Inc. or AIG in the commercials. In the area of culture, the Foundation has made significant grants since its inception both to large cultural institutions such as museums and to small, community-based groups providing special services to specific populations, such as the elderly and the disabled. Other areas, education, health and human needs may be for New York City or for international groups. The Foundation does not have guidelines for grant seekers nor does it have deadlines. The Foundation board meets regularly during the year and considers applications on a rolling basis. Please note that the Foundation rarely funds organizations that spend more than 25% of their annual expenses on administration and fundraising http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/starr/ The Williams Foundation makes direct grants that aim to improve the quality of life in their communities. Along with contributions from Williams' businesses, Foundation contributions focus on four areas of need within the community. Williams' businesses produce, gather, process and transport clean-burning natural gas to heat homes and power electric generation across the country.
The web site is less than helpful as to locations and what has to be filed. Some locations noted at a variety of pages are Oklahoma, Alaska, California and Ohio and there are more in the West. I suggest you contact the home office for further information http://www.williams.com/community/foundation.asp Merrill Lynch makes charitable contributions through its branch offices, business units and subsidiaries, and through the Merrill Lynch Foundation. Branch offices are the primary sources of support for organizations outside of New York City. Therefore, all requests outside of New York City should be submitted to the branch managers of local offices. When making a grant decision, they consider other types of support an organization may already be receiving (e.g., Matching Gifts, United Way). Programs should provide direct services from early childhood to post-secondary education and incorporate one or more of the following elements:
To apply for funding, please prepare a proposal in the form of a letter, no more than two to three pages in length. The proposal should address the inquiries delineated below. - What is the mission of your organization? - What is the history and what are the current activities of the organization? - What are the goals and timelines for implementing the program? - How does the program relate to the goals of the Foundation? - What are the objectives for the program and are they measurable? - What are the specific activities to be carried out to meet the objectives? - What are the groups and neighborhoods to be served and how will they benefit from the program? - How does the organization plan to measure and evaluate short-term and long-term program results? - What is the budget of the organization and the specific program? - How does the organization plan to sustain the program? In their grantmaking, they seek to develop strategic partnerships with financially sound 501 (c) (3) organizations that have a demonstrated history of delivering innovative and effective educational programs for children and youth that produce substantial and measurable results. Merrill Lynch does consider a very small number of unsolicited requests from nonprofit organizations, but funding is extremely limited. The Foundation gives priority to specific programs and projects - rather than general operating support - that are: - Innovative - Sustainable - Creating opportunities for employees to volunteer - Easily expanded from a local to global perspective - Having a measurable impact http://www.ml.com/philanthropy/grants/index.htm The Corning Incorporated Foundation, established in 1952, develops and administers projects in support of educational, cultural, community and selected national organizations. Educational Selected elementary and secondary schools, community colleges and four-year institutions of higher learning are the consistent beneficiaries of Foundation support. Corning's areas of involvement have included community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, and instructional technology projects for the classroom.
To Make a Request All requests to the Foundation for support must be made in writing. Grant seekers are advised to submit a two-to-three page letter of inquiry, signed by the senior administrative officer of the organization. All inquiries should be mailed to (no deadlines are listed): Ms. Karen C. Martin Associate Director Corning Incorporated Foundation MP-LB-02 Corning, New York 14831 http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp Allstate Foundation
Tolerance, Inclusion and Diversity Grant Program Teaching tolerance to
Youth The Mayday Foundation Guidelines: The Mayday Fund's current grantmaking targets are:
Mayday will also continue to be proactive in its commitment to promote networking between veterinary and human medicine, especially in an effort to inform measurements of pain in nonverbal populations. Finally, the Trustees of the Mayday Fund wish to be nimble enough to respond as special opportunities present themselves. There are no deadlines. All applications for funding or proposals of other kinds are offered for consideration at the next Trustee's meeting. Grants are made only to public charities and educational institutions officially recognized as such by the IRS. The Mayday Fund concentrates its activities in the United States. On occasion, grants have been made to Canadian organizations when the project has an effect that reaches beyond Canada. Grants cannot be made to individuals. For all initial or new contacts please send an email to: Christina Spellman, Executive Director MaydyFnd@aol.com http://www.painandhealth.org/mayday/mayday-home.html The Corning Incorporated Foundation, established in 1952, develops and administers projects in support of educational, cultural, community and selected national organizations. Educational Cultural Community Service National Programs Matching Gifts To Make a Request: All
requests to the Foundation for support must be made in writing. Grant
seekers are advised to submit a two-to-three page letter of inquiry,
signed by the senior administrative officer of the organization. All
inquiries should be mailed to (no deadlines are listed): Ms. Karen C.
Martin Associate Director Corning Incorporated Foundation MP-LB-02
Corning, New York 14831 Ittleson Foundation The Ittleson Foundation provides funds for new initiatives and model projects that have the potential to greatly enhance public policy and the lives of citizens. The Foundation provides seed money for pilot projects, demonstration projects, and applied research in its target areas. Funding priorities include AIDS, environmental activism, and mental health. Projects should be of national scope, or significance beyond the local area of implementation. Nonprofit organizations throughout the United States are eligible to apply. Letters of inquiry are due March 31 and August 31, annually. Visit the website for more information and for application instructions. http://www.ittlesonfoundation.org/ Support for Education
and Civic Needs The International Paper Company Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in communities where the company has operating facilities in 19 states, and, on a limited basis, in select overseas locations. The Foundation focuses on environmental education, economic education, and literacy programs for children, as well as critical educational needs. In addition, the Foundation provides seed money on a one-time basis for new, critical community needs and supports nonprofit organizations where employees volunteer. Nonprofit organizations and certain municipal, county, state and federal entities, such as school districts and police departments, are eligible to apply. Application deadlines and procedures are available from local company facilities. Visit the website for more information. http://www.internationalpaper.com/our_world/philanthropy/index.asp Public Welfare Foundation Open: Social Welfare, (international). Letters of inquiry for grants from the Public Welfare Foundation. The foundation supports groups that provide services to disadvantaged populations and those working 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. Most grants range from $25,000 to $50,000 and may be for general operating support, particularly at smaller organizations, or for a specific project that is consistent with the foundation's mission and programs. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: nongovernmental groups. Contact: PWF, 1200 U Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20009; (202) 965-1800; fax (202) 265-8851; general@publicwelfare.org; http://www.publicwelfare.org National Endowment for
the Arts Makes Grants for Arts Projects Guidelines Available The National Endowment for the Arts ( http://www.arts.gov/ ) has posted FY 2005 guidelines for its Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) program. These are the first online-only GAP guidelines at the NEA Web site, and are designed to provide applicants with earlier access and a more flexible format. The FY 2005 guidelines also mark a return to discipline orientation. Applicants will approach funding through the field or discipline of their project, such as dance, theater, or visual arts. The GAP program supports exemplary projects in dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literature, local arts agencies, media arts (film/radio/television), museums, music, musical theater, opera, presenting, theater, visual arts, and multidisciplinary art forms. Although organizations will apply directly through these fields, each discipline offers granting opportunities in the following categories: Access to Artistic Excellence: Grants of $5,000 to $150,000 to foster and preserve excellence in the arts and provide access to the arts for all Americans. Challenge America Fast-Track Review Grants: Grants of $10,000 to support small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth: Grants of $5,000 to $150,000 to advance learning in the arts for children and youth. Complete guidelines on the
different GAP grant categories and application procedures are available at
the NEA Web site. Dana Foundation Offers
Funding for Performing Arts Programs in Public Schools The Dana Foundation (http://www.dana.org/) is offering support for innovative professional development programs leading to improved teaching of the performing arts in public schools. The foundation supports projects that originate in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and the surrounding areas within a fifty-mile radius. The foundation is interested primarily in training for in- school arts specialists and professional artists who teach in the schools. The foundation's interests include, but are not limited to, dance, music, or theater based on a specific pedagogy; and arts curricula integrated into a school's standard curriculum. The foundation will support projects in various stages of development and approach, including pilot programs, evaluated pilot programs ready for expansion locally, and programs ready to be exported to other communities. Dana offers one- and two-year grants of up to $75,000. The foundation will accept letters of intent from any organization with a training program that is within the foundation's target for support. Letters of intent may be
submitted to the foundation at any time. See the Dana Web site for
complete program guidelines and an online letter of intent form, as well
as a range of resources related to arts programs for schools. Commonwealth Fund Proposals for grants from the Commonwealth Fund, which supports research on health and social issues and makes grants to improve health-care practice and policy. Types of support include employee-matching gifts, program development, program evaluation, and research. Support is generally given for a period of no longer than three years. Additional information is available on the organization's Web site. Who may apply: public agencies and organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Preference is given to projects that seek to solve problems, especially those affecting vulnerable groups; that analyze the effects of policies and trends on well-defined health issues; and that develop and test practical solutions. Contact: Andrea Landes, Commonwealth Fund, 1 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021-2608; (212) 606-3800; fax (212) 606-3500; http://www.cmwf.org The Mockingbird
Foundation The Mockingbird Foundation is a non-profit organization of Phish fans, founded in 1997 to generate charitable proceeds from the Phish community. The Foundation's projects include the publication of the Phish Companion, the definitive book on the band, as well as the production of the Phish tribute album Sharin' in the Groove. All Foundation revenues support music education for children. The New York Junior
League There are Junior Leagues in many communities throughout NYS. They offer volunteer assistance as well as small grants. Overbrook Foundation New Youth Program at Overbrook Foundation: The Overbrook Foundation is developing a new grant program focusing on youth. The foundation currently emphasizes projects to help advance self-sufficiency and protect human, civil, and environmental rights. The foundation has hired a new staffer to implement the program. Annual giving for the foundation is $7 million a year. Phelps Dodge Foundation Looking to Make Some New Friends? Try Those Working with Phelps Dodge. The Phelps Dodge Foundation will provide grants of $500 to nonprofits where company employees spend time volunteering. The volunteer must sign off on the project under the Volunteer Achievement Fund. A list of Phelps Dodge corporate locations is available on the company Website. The foundation also gives direct grants in the areas of community safety (particularly domestic violence), the environment, arts and community development. Microsoft Corporation Community Affairs 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, WA
98052-6399 Funding Priorities: Civil rights; community development; education; general charitable giving; and libraries or library science. Restriction: Funding nationally and internationally. Application Procedures: Application form is required for software donations. First contact should be an application for software donations or for any other type of grant, send a proposal to nearest company facility. No set deadlines. Application address for software donations: CompuMentor, 487 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA 94107. Application telephone: (415) 512-7784. GOVERNMENT RESOURCES ON THE WEB www.lib.umich.edu/govdocs/govweb.html The J.C. Downing
Foundation The J.C. Downing Foundation is a private, nonoperating foundation that supports a variety of philanthropic projects through grants to qualified nonprofit organizations; individuals are not eligible for grants through this foundation. Funding procedures and previous grant awards are described in detail on this Web site. In an effort to minimize paper waste and mailing costs, grantmaking guidelines are only available on-line. The J.C. Downing Foundation Web site also offers access to foundation resources useful to both grantmakers and grantseeker. These resources include general guidance for grantseekers, foundation-related definitions, recommended reading, information about nonprofit organizations, and links to other foundations. Web users looking for a comprehensive overview of government websites will find this site a good starting point. Presented are hundreds of links covering US Federal and state governments, foreign and international governing bodies, statistical sites, policies or elections sites, and documents The J.C. Downing Foundation General Guidance for Grantseekers http://www.jcdowning.org/resources/generalguide.htm Great information for grantwriting novices and experienced writers as well. The Third Wave Foundation http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/default.htm The Third Wave Foundation helps support the leadership of young women 15 to 30 by providing resources, public education, and relationship building opportunities. Resources: Each year less than 7% of all philanthropic dollars are directed to programs for women and girls. Through Third Wave's grants and scholarships, they give direct financial support to young women activists and the organizations they lead, helping ensure that their cutting edge strategies get the resources needed to help change communities. Public Education: Through public education campaigns, Third Wave highlights issues that concern young women and their allies. They amplify the voices and concerns of young women to decision makers, the media, and other institutions that should be responsive to their ideas and issues. Relationship Building: Their relationship building programs create opportunities and resources for young women expand their knowledge and skills to make their work more effective, lasting, and vibrant in their communities. The Organizing and Advocacy Fund of the Third Wave Foundation financially supports organizing and activism work that exists to challenge sexism, racism, homophobia, economic injustice, and other forms of oppression. They provide grants for projects and general operating support. The deadlines are October 1 and April 1. http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/programs/default.htm The Rockefeller
Foundation Founded in 1913, the Rockefeller Foundation is one of the largest private philanthropic entities in the United States. In the past year, it awarded over $140 million in grants to numerous organizations working and researching topics of interest to the Foundation. The Rockefeller Foundation currently has five primary program themes: creativity and culture, food security, health equity, working communities, and global inclusion. While the Foundation typically operates as "a proactive grantmaker," persons working for organizations that perform work or research in these five thematic areas will find perusing this website to be quite helpful. Here visitors can find out about current grant recipients, search the contents of the entire site, and learn more about the Foundation's overall mission and vision. Additionally, quite a few of the foundation's publications and papers are available for download here, including important works on HIV prevention in the developing world, inequities in health care, nonprofit capital, and inner city renewal in the United States KaBOOM! Community
Partners [playgrounds] There are ongoing opportunities to build new, safe playgrounds across our nation. We are currently doing outreach to locate potential Community Partners in cities all across America for playgrounds to be built in 2004. Ideal Community Partners are usually child-serving, non-profit organizations but could be community development organizations, neighborhood coalitions, charter schools, or any organization that can mobilize a volunteer force and is in need of a playground. If your organization meets the qualifications and would like to be considered for an opportunity, please complete the Playground Profile Questions. We will then contact you to find out more about your organization and explain the next steps you need to take to be eligible for this incredible opportunity. These opportunities are competitive, so apply today! DEADLINE: N/A Internet Resources for
Nonprofits State Farm Leadership Awards The State Farm Practitioner Leadership Award recognizes a teacher, youth worker, or community member who has created a living legacy by equipping young people to lead and serve. The recipient must also have served as a model of leadership, helping to nurture others in the field to expand their service-learning knowledge and skills. The State Farm Youth Excellence for Service-Learning Award recognizes youth leaders in K-12 service-learning programs that uniquely demonstrate leadership for service-learning excellence (defined as incorporating key elements of high quality service-learning, and having a sustainable impact on the participants and the broader community). The Alec Dickson Servant Leader Award was created to honor the vision and leadership of Alec Dickson, whose legacy in service and service-learning continues to influence young people, teachers, agencies, schools, and communities. This award commends leaders who have had the courage, compassion, and creativity to overcome barriers and positively impact the lives of young people. All award nomination forms have been printed in the Conference Registration Brochure that is in the mail to past conference participants. In addition, more information and nomination forms are online at: http://www.nylc.org/conference/awards.htm Website Provides Free
Technology Resources for Nonprofits TechSoup.org offers nonprofits an online resource for technology needs by providing free information, resources, and support. Also, TechSoup works with technology partners to provide nonprofit organizations access to donated and discounted technology products. TechSoup provides instructional articles and worksheets for nonprofit staff members who utilize information technologies, as well as technology planning information for executives and other decision makers. Resources are designed both for those with little experience and those with more advanced technology experience. Visit the above website for more information, or to access resources. Pioneer Community Investment http://www.pioneer.com/pioneer_info/corporate/us_guidelines.htm The Pioneer Community Investment Program is committed to helping to improve the quality of life in the communities where Pioneer customers and employees live and work, both nationally and internationally. The company focuses on programs that address rural economic and social issues. Projects that receive consideration include those that focus on education, agriculture, and the environment. Priority is given to organizations located in Pioneer facility communities or rural agricultural regions, and organizations with active Pioneer employee participation and company-related expertise and interest. Applications are accepted year-round. Visit the above website for application guidelines, or for more information. GTECH After School
Advantage Program The GTECH After School Advantage Program provides computer labs for nonprofit community organizations serving inner-city youth. Organizations in company communities in 21 states and Washington D.C. are eligible to apply. GTECH donates up to $15,000 in computers, online technology, computer software, and volunteer hours to after-school programs in inner-city communities. The computer centers are designed to provide inner-city children aged 5 to 15 with a meaningful, fun, and safe learning experience during after-school hours. Nonprofit community organizations with an existing after-school program serving disadvantaged youth of diverse backgrounds are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted year-round. Visit the above website to see eligible states or to access application instructions and guidelines. Anheuser-Busch
Foundation Anheuser-Busch and its charitable foundation have established education, health care and human services, minority development and youth, cultural enrichment, and environmental protection as their primary focus areas. Contributions are limited to organizations located in communities where the Company and its subsidiaries operate major facilities, and where its employees and their families live and work. For additional information, including guidelines for submitting a proposal, we encourage you to review our Guidelines for Charitable Contributions. http://contactus.anheuser-busch.com/contactus/pdfs/Guidelines4CharitableGiving.pdf W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants Promote Nutrition Policies, Partnerships The W.K. Kellogg Foundation requests pre-proposals for collaborative public policy projects supportive of the broad goals and objectives of its Food and Society Initiative. Prospective grantees should propose innovative work plans and partnerships designed to promote public policies that bring about a more sustainable and healthy future for the United States agriculture and food system. A total of approximately $5 million will be granted. Funds support 1) public policy changes, 2) market-based solutions and 3) institutional support which emphasizes collaboration over multiple years. Info: WKKF, http://www.wkkf.org Fidelity Foundation Grants support infrastructure, matching programs The Fidelity Foundation supports health care, education and economic development organizations in communities in eight states where it operates: KY, MA, NH, NY, OH, RI, TX and UT. Total giving in 2002 was about $20 million, with funds supporting building and renovation projects, conferences, matching programs and challenge grants. Deadlines are rolling. The board next meets in June. Info: http://www.fidelityfoundation.org Bid Solicitation
Announcement Early Childhood Development Programs Application Due Date:
7/14/2006 Objective: OCFS is making available grant opportunities to expand and/or improve child care settings in New York State through funding programs in Child Day Care and School Age Start Up; Expansion of Hours; Health and Safety; and Innovative Programs Initiatives as well as reimbursement for Accreditation certification. Eligible Applicants: Individual, Small Business, Non profit (not 501(c)(3)),OTHER (Not included in any of the other classifications), State Government, Local Government, Non Profit 501(c)(3) (Not Higher Ed.) Announcement Notes: The
first application due date to submit proposals for these programs is March
26, 2004. Subsequent application due dates are as follows: 6/25/04,
9/24/04, 1/14/05, 4/15/05, 7/15/05, 10/15/05, 01/20/06, 4/14/06,
7/14/06. More Information: To view the complete Bid Profile and the solicitation document for this Bid Solicitation, if you have Internet access, go to https://ocfsws.ocfs.state.ny.us/obl/index.asp?menu=28&grantid=180 . If you do not have Internet access you may instead contact Jon Harris at (518) 402-6520 or Jon.Harris@DFA.STATE.NY.US Community Support from
Sempra The Sempra Energy Community Partnership Program supports organizations and activities in communities where Sempra Energy employees live and work including communities in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. The Community Partnership Program's areas of interest include education, the environment, business and economic development, community and civic leadership, health and human services, and arts and culture. Information about communities where the company has a presence can be found at http://www.sempra.com/community_1a1c.htm. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the website for more information or to apply online http://www.sempra.com/community.htm Microsoft Software
Giveaways The Microsoft Corporation will donate computer software to support the creation of community-based technology and learning centers that seek to bridge the "digital divide" and fight technological illiteracy. Nonprofits that have the necessary computer hardware to run the requested software may apply. Groups that operate afterschool programs are encouraged to apply. For more information, see the Microsoft website http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply/ or contact Microsoft Corporation, Community Affairs, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052; 206-936-8185. Locks of Love Locks of Love is a nonprofit group that provides free custom-fitted hair prostheses to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long term or permanent hair loss. The organization serves children under 18 suffering ill effects from Alopecia, burns, extended chemotherapy, radiation to the brainstem, trichotillomania, ectodermal dysplasia, injury, or any other medical cause of hair loss. A great resource for children, Locks of Love does not currently have a waiting list and would love to help more children reclaim their self-esteem and feel better about their appearance. The vacuum-fitted hair prosthesis provided to children are generally priced at $3,500 to $6,000 in the retail market but free to kids in need. Applicants just need to send in a photo, diagnosis, two letters of recommendation, and documentation of financial income; they are generally notified two to three days later. The organization has yet to turn down an applicant who is under 18, financially disadvantaged, and suffering from long-term hair loss. Once in the program, children can receive a new hairpiece every two years. If you know of a child who might be able to benefit from Locks of Love, call toll-free 888/896-1588, or visit www.locksoflove.org. Xerox
donating color
printers to worthy nonprofits Risk-free program provides printer, tech
support, and community resources High-performance Xerox Phaser color printer, free delivery, three-year service agreement, email and telephone support, access to members-only website and online community. Xerox, in support of worthy endeavors by nonprofits and small businesses nationwide, has recently launched its Free Color Printer initiative. Each winning organization will receive a high-performance Xerox Phaser color printer, free delivery, three-year service agreement, email and telephone support, and access to a members-only website and online community. To determine eligibility, Xerox has posed the following three questions: Does your organization currently print materials in black and white when color would be more effective? Is your competition using color printing to gain an effective edge in the market? Are your "important documents printed by outside suppliers when you'd rather print them quickly and inexpensively in house?" If your organization answered "yes" to any of these criteria, you are eligible to request a Xerox Phaser printer package. Applications are only accepted online; there are no deadlines. When applying, estimate the number of pages per month that will be printed on the Phaser. Projections should be weighed carefully, as they will be saved as your monthly print commitment. Should your organization be selected to receive a free printer, your only obligations will be to purchase ink and maintenance supplies exclusively from FreeColorPrinters.com and send in a monthly print rate report (based on the page estimate) generated by the printer. This is a risk-free program; participants may opt out at any time. Applicants will be notified of their status within 14 days of submitting a proposal. Visit http://www.freecolorprinters.com for more information and to apply online. The Harry Chapin
Foundation
funds multiple initiatives The Harry Chapin Foundation was established to "address the problems of the disadvantaged and promote educational programs that lead to a greater understanding of human suffering." Grants are made under four focus areas:
All proposals must be in writing, address one of the four focus areas, and request no more than $10,000. The foundation gives preference to regionally focused programs, although some national initiatives will be considered. For additional information and application materials, please contact Leslie Ramme, (631) 423-7558, Harry Chapin Foundation, 196 E. Main St., Huntington, NY 11743; (631) 423-7558; email ChapinPro@aol.com.More info online ... visit http://www.harrysfriends.com/hcf/index.htm YouthLearn Directory of Funding Resources Created especially for the YouthLearn community, the YouthLearn Funding page includes links to funding resources in the areas of technology, afterschool programs, and more. This is just a reminder that YouthLearn offers this resource as one of our services to youth development practitioners. Please let us know if you have feedback on this directory or additional funding resources for inclusion. http://www.youthlearn.org/resources/funding.html Microsoft Grants for CTCs A global initiative that supports community technology and learning centers, Microsoft's Unlimited Potential program provides grants and in-kind donations to eligible organizations in the United States and throughout the world. Applications are accepted year-round. [Foundation Center] http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply/ Ford Supports Education,
Environment, Community Development, and More The Ford Motor Company Fund supports a variety of nonprofit organizations across the nation that strive to make the world a better place. Support is provided for programs targeting education at all levels, the environment, youth, community development, diversity education, conflict resolution, and touring art and cultural exhibitions. http://www.grantstation.com/insider.asp for funding guidelines. Microsoft Corporation Re-Boot with a grant from the Microsoft Corporation, which provides funding and other resources to community-based technology and learning centers and other youth programs that teach technology skills to disadvantaged kids. More info: http://microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply/guidelines.asp http://www.williams.com/community/foundation.asp https://ocfsws.ocfs.state.ny.us/obl/ Bidding opportunity seekers can now register online to receive notifications of bidding opportunities based on preferences selected when they register. In order to begin receiving notifications, you must completely register, including: Complete personal information and register. (Click on "Register" from the menu to the left.) Identify your Organization / Sole Proprietorship Select your notification preferences. (Click on Service Categories tab) Instructions are provided to guide users in registering. Please read all instructions. Do Something Seeks Youth Leaders for Brick Awards Program Do Something, a national not-for-profit organization that works to inspire youth to believe that change is possible, trains, funds, and mobilizes young people to be leaders who measurably strengthen their communities. Founded in 1996, the Do Something Brick Awards program is designed to honor young people under the age of 18 for service in the areas of community building, health, or the environment. Brick winners are leaders who identify and realize solutions to problems facing local communities across America. Each of six winners is awarded a $5,000 higher education scholarship, a $5,000 grant for continued community work, a range of pro bono services, and other support and recognition. For a list of previous winners and their projects and to download an application form, visit the Do Something Web site. Link to RFP http://www.dosomething.org/brick-awards.htm ExxonMobil
Provides Support in a Variety of Areas ExxonMobil supports nonprofit organizations that address the social and economic conditions in the communities where the company has a significant presence. The company provides support in the areas of the 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. Grants are awarded primarily for organizations that are national in scope, although local organizations in areas where the company has significant facilities or numbers of employees are also eligible. Applications are accepted year-round. Visit the website for a complete list of company communities, more information, or for application instructions http://www.exxonmobil.com/Corporate/Notebook/Citizen/Corp_N_CitizenGrants.asp. At-Risk
Children Focus of Hanna Andersson Giving http://www.hannafoundation.org/ Children who are exposed to drug misuse and domestic violence are the focus of the Hanna Andersson Children's Foundation, the giving arm of the clothing retailer Hanna Andersson, Foundation & Corporate Grants Alert reported in its November issue. Nonprofits that serve the following areas are eligible to apply for grants: Santa Clara, Calif.; Denver, Colo.; Michigan City, Ind.; Louisville, Ky.; Kittery, Maine; Minneapolis and Bloomington, Minn.; White Plains, N.Y.; Portland and Lake Oswego, Oregon.; and Seattle and Woodinville, Wash. Grants are also awarded for efforts that improve the lives of children who are at-risk as a result of poverty; child abuse and neglect; homelessness; physical disabilities; or mental issues. http://www.hannafoundation.org/ The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural year of the Foundation's Innovation Fund. The fund will provide grants to nonprofit organizations to start the creation or expansion of innovative educational programs in one of three areas:
The link below provides a full explanation of grant priorities and application instructions http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/content.aspx?page=2414227&_redir=703 Boeing Corporation See http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/aboutus/community/focals.html
for Boeing's communities. Community Support from
the Gannett Foundation The Gannett Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that serve the communities in more than forty states where Gannett Co., Inc., owns a local daily newspaper or TV station. For a list of Gannett communities go to http://www.gannettfoundation.org/communities.htm. The majority of the Foundation's community grants target grassroots organizations in the areas of social and human services, and health and mental health. Other areas of interest include education, arts and culture, and civic and community projects. Each community has its own priorities in addition to the general guidelines of the Foundation. Interested applicants should check with the local contact person to see if the grant request fits with local funding preferences. For application procedures, local contact information, or more information, visit the website http://www.gannettfoundation.org/communities.htm. American Legacy
Foundation, Small Innovative Grants Program American Legacy Foundation's Small Innovative Grants Program exists to seed new projects, fund tobacco-control research, and more. Some topic areas are of particular interest to the foundation, including tobacco prevention, cessation, and education for 18-24 year olds, especially those not in higher education settings; second-hand smoke education and policy; and projects targeting rural settings. American Legacy issues renewable grants for up to $100,000 for the first year of funding. Eligible Applicants: State or local political subdivisions and 501(c)(3) organizations based in the 46 states, the District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories identified in the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement with tobacco product manufacturers (http://www.naag.org/issues/issue-tobacco.php). Also eligible are Indian reservations, tribes, or organizations located within those 46 states, and non-governmental entities that serve such reservations. For more details on eligibility and nomination requirements, go to: http://www.americanlegacy.org (or copy and paste this URL into your browser's address bar), and follow the links for Programs, then Grants, then Calls for Proposals. Community Grants Organization offering the grant New York Foundation Abstract Supports groups in New York City that are working on problems of urgent concern to residents of disadvantaged communities and neighborhoods. We are particularly interested in start-up grants to new, untested programs that have few other sources of support. We are enthusiastic admirers of the resilience and energy of New York's neighborhoods. Half our grants are reserved for projects involving youth or the elderly. Categories Adolescents, Aging and Gerontology, Community Health, Underserved/At-Risk, Women's Health Eligible Applicants Groups in New York City. We will give preference to organizations that look likely to move toward advocacy and organizing. All grants are made by the Board of Trustees, which meets three times a year, in February, June, and October. Proposals must be received by: November 1 for the February meeting, March 1 for the June meeting, and July 1 for the October meeting. Funding Amount Range from $40,000 to $60,000 for a total of three consecutive years. Contact Information Name Address New York Foundation Room 2901,Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue New York NY 10118-2996 Email Phone No. 212 594-8009 Fax No. Web URL http://www.nyf.org/ Home Depot Foundation
http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/
The Home Depot Foundation invests in nonprofit organizations and programs throughout the United States and Canada. Their funding initiatives include:
The Home Depot Foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities in the United States and to charitable organizations in Canada. To maximize the impact of Foundation resources, the Foundation only funds programs that meet its eligibility test. Wal-Mart's Community Support Grants http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp The Wal-Mart and SAM'S CLUB Community Matching Program allows local nonprofit organizations to hold fundraisers at their local store. Wal-Mart and SAM'S can elect to match a portion of the funds raised up to $1,000. Events held off the premises of a Wal-Mart store or SAM'S CLUB are also eligible for funding when a Wal-Mart or SAM'S CLUB associate is actively involved in the event. Additionally, once the 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 a deserving organization. Organizations that may qualify to receive funding through the Matching Grant Program are 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations or organizations that are exempt from needing 501(c)(3) status, such as public schools, faith-based institutions such as churches (must be conducting a project that benefits the community at large), and government agencies. To learn more about receiving a grant from your local Wal-Mart or SAM'S CLUB, you should contact the Community Involvement Coordinator at the location closest to you. Delta Foundation
Supports Conflict-Resolution Efforts
Conflict resolution is one of the areas supported by grants made through the Delta Air Lines Foundation. The purpose of the foundation is to enhance the quality of life in communities served by Delta Air Lines by "connecting youth to the world." This is done by supporting programs that assist youth in these areas: health and wellness; leadership development, to help build strong character and skills through personal development, conflict resolution and team-building programs; and cultural advocacy to enrich diversity. For guidelines and information about whether your community is served by Delta Air Lines, contact the Delta Air Lines Foundation, Department 983, P.O. Box 20706, Atlanta, GA 30320-6001. Each of these offer some type of grant assistance, generally around youth and the particular sport the foundation represents. National Basketball Association (NBA) http://www.nba.com/features/community.html National Football League (NFL) http://www.nfl.com/fans/index.html National Hockey League (NHL) http://nhl.com/nhlhq/community/index.html Major League Baseball (MLB). http://www.mlb.com/ Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose a team from "jump to official club site." Then click on Community Outreach. From the IBM Gives website: http://www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/ To make the most effective use of IBM resources and expertise, IBMhas selected priority issues and key initiatives for investment. Our main focus is Education. We also provide smaller grants in the areas of Adult Education and Workforce Development, Arts and Culture, Communities in Need, and the Environment. In addition, we provide opportunities for IBM employees to support their communities and the issues they care about through Employee Giving. Program overviews Education
IBM's philanthropic resources are allocated to specific projects and programs that fit within our targeted areas of interest. The overwhelming majority of grants are initiated by IBM, do not stem from unsolicited proposals, and involve multi-year commitments. Subsequent grants will grow out of these efforts after the current grants have run their course. While not encouraged, unsolicited proposals are reviewed on an ongoing basis. If your organization chooses to submit an unsolicited proposal, please note the following guidelines and address the requirements outlined below. Guidelines Application process Nonprofit organizations or educational institutions wishing to submit unsolicited proposals to IBM should make an initial inqu |