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From time to time, we hear about funding
opportunities outside of our Community Foundation. We will post them
on this page, so check here for the latest! Please be sure to
contact us if there is an item that needs to be added or edited!
Thanks!
Actuarial Foundation
Sponsor: Actuarial Foundation
Purpose: Funds
math mentoring programs.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Contact:
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/for_teachers.shtml
Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
Sponsor: Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
Purpose: Funds
elementary and middle school teachers and their schools to help
innovative programs get off the ground. Grant range: $200 - $10,000
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: http://www.airbornetrust.com/
Allstate Foundation
Sponsor: Allstate Foundation
Purpose:
Funds national and local programs that fit within three focus area:
Safe and Vital Communities; Economic Empowerment; and Tolerance,
Inclusion and Diversity. Grant range: $25,000
Application Deadline: Rolling
Contact:
www.allstate.com/community
AT&T Foundation
Sponsor: AT&T Foundation
Purpose: Funds
a
wide range of youth development activities. Grant range: $1,000-$25,000
Application Deadline: Applications
received throughout
the year
Contact:
http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7736
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Sponsor: Major League Baseball and
Major League Players Association
Purpose:
Supports youth efforts that increase youth participation in baseball
and softball. Funding can be used for program costs, facilities and
equipment. Supports
youth leagues that increase access to baseball and softball,
especially minorities and girls between the ages of 10-16
Application Deadline: Start with a
letter of inquiry. No deadlines. Grant range: $2,000 - $200,000
Contact:
http://www.baseballtomorrowfund.com
The Book Donation Program
Sponsor: US Department of Education and
First Book
Purpose:
REGISTER NOW AT
http://register.firstbook.org/
to
access free new books through the
Book Donation
Campaign. The Campaign is a multi-year effort of the U.S. Department
of Education, First Book and a host of major U.S. book publishing
companies to promote literacy and supply books to children in need.
In support of the Campaign, First Book secures publisher donations
and identifies the recipient groups, while the U.S. Department of
Education warehouses and ships books free-of-charge from its
national distribution center.
For more info:
http://www.edpubs.org/lyris/DOE_Flyer_Final.pdf
Bowerman Track Renovation Program
Sponsor: NIKE
Purpose: Funds
matching grants of up
to $50,000
to build or refurbish running
tracks. Grant range: $50,000
(matching)
Application Deadline:
None
Contact:
http://www.nikebiz.com/responsibility/community_programs/bowerman_track_program/
The
Brookdale Foundation's Relatives as Parents Program
Sponsor:
The Brookdale Foundation
Purpose: Funds
programs that support
grandparents
and other relatives who have the responsibility of parenting
the children of other family members.
Grant range:
$10,000
Application Deadline:
Varies
Contact:
http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/RAPP/rapp.html
Burger
King's HAVE IT YOUR WAY Foundation
Sponsor:
Burger King's HAVE
IT YOUR WAY Foundation
Purpose: Funds
youth programs that
improve education, alleviate hunger and prevent disease.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Contact:
http://www.bk.com/en/us/company-info/corporate-responsibility/index.html
Carnegie Corporation - Education Division
Sponsor: Carnegie Corporation
Purpose: Funds three
areas: advancing literacy, urban school reform, and teacher
education reform. Grant range: Info unavailable
Application Deadline: None
Contact:
http://www.carnegie.org/sub/program/grant.html
Charitable Venture Foundation
Sponsor:
Charitable Venture
Foundation
Purpose: Funds
innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to improving society and
education. Grant range: $50,000
Application Deadline:
Letters of Inquiry
accepted throughout the year.
Contact:
http://www.charitableventure.org/how-to-apply.html
Childcare Programs for At-Risk Children: Early
Child Care and Education Grants
Sponsor: Rosie's For All Kids Foundation
Purpose: Fund direct
service grants focusing on tuition subsidies, small renovation
projects, supplies and equipment upgrades, playground construction
and staff development opportunities and funds capital support for
new buildings and large renovation projects that will increase the
availability of high-quality care and education in low-income, urban
communities.
rural youth programs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Contact:
http://www.forallkids.org/site.php?module=article&pageid=48&identifier
=Overview
Coca-Cola Foundation
Sponsor: The Coca-Cola Company
Purpose:
Supports
a wide range of
youth educational opportunities
including classroom teaching, higher
ed and international education.
Funds programs
that encourage and motivate young people to stay in school.
The grant range varies, and there are
no deadlines.
Application Deadline: Varies, see grant
guidelines
Contact:
http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship//foundation_guidelines.html
Computers for Learning (CFL)
Sponsor: US Federal Government, General
Services Administration
Purpose: The CFL program
evolved as a guide for implementing Executive Order 12999,
Educational Technology: Ensuring Opportunity for all Children in the
Next Century. The executive order encourages agencies, to the extent
permitted by law, to transfer computers and related peripheral
equipment excess to their needs directly to schools and some
educational nonprofit organizations. The CFL program specifically
matches the computer needs of schools and educational nonprofit
organization with excess equipment in Federal agencies.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Contact:
http://computersforlearning.gov/
Directory of Foundation Workforce and Development Grant
Opportunities
Sponsor:
U.S.
Department of Labor
Purpose:
Provides a listing of
grants available for
adult and youth workforce development programs.
Is a
resource for nonprofits seeking funding for workforce and economic
development programs.
Contact:
http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/
Discretionary Grants
Sponsor: The Community Foundation of
Greater Lafayette
Purpose: Funds
not-for-profit organization, according to Board of Directors
guidelines and funding priorities. Grant range varies according to
funding Tier
Application Deadline: Varies throughout
the year, depending upon the funding Tier
Contact:
http://www.cfglaf.org/grantseekers/index.htm
DonorsChoose
Sponsor: DonorsChoose
Purpose:
Available to help raise financial support for classroom projects.
Teachers can post projects that they want to conduct with their
students. Donors can then go on-line, review the list of proposed
projects, and select a project to receive a financial donation. This
cyber support has already generated more than $8 million to over
16,000 classroom projects across the country.
Contact:
http://www.DonorsChoose.org
Dreyer's Foundation
Sponsor:
Dreyer's Foundation
Purpose:
Provides
funding and ice cream for special events.
Grant range:
Up to
$3,000 and product donations
Application Deadline: Monthly
Contact:
http://www.dreyersinc.com/dreyersfoundation/small_grants.asp
Duke Energy Foundation
Sponsor:
Duke Energy Foundation
Purpose: Funds
a
wide range of charitable causes.
Grant range: varies
Application Deadline:
Rolling
Contact:
http://www.duke-energy.com/community/foundation/areas-of-focus.asp
Drug Free Communities
Sponsor:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Purpose: Funds
Drug Free Communities. Grant range: $125,000
Application Deadline:
March 19, 2010
Contact:
http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2010/SP-10-005.aspx
Easy Website Builder
Sponsor:
nGenuity Solutions
Purpose:
Offering fully licensed copies of “Easy Website Builder” software to
qualified non-profits, free of charge. In order to qualify,
non-profits must show proof that they: 1) Provide a charitable
service to the community, 2) Show proof of non-profit status, and 3)
do not promote hate, violence, illegal or unethical actions.
Deadline:
None
Contact: To apply for a free copy of Easy
Website Builder please send a brief description of your
organization, address, contact number and proof of non profit status
to:
nonprofit@ngenuitysolutions.com
EnviroWatts Program
Sponsor: Tipmont REMC
Purpose:
Funds organizations involved in environmental improvement projects.
Application Deadline: Quarterly, see
website for deadline info
Contact:
www.tipmont.org
or (765) 339-7211
Equipment Exchange Network
Sponsor: Attain
Purpose: Helps
meet the needs of
Hoosiers with disabilities by providing
assistive technology and equipment
at
reduced or no cost.
Hundreds
of items are available for sale, donation or loan, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week.
Application Deadline: None
Contact:
1-317-534-0236 or
http://www.attaininc.org/v3/
FedEx
Social Responsibility grants
Sponsor:
FedEx
Purpose:
Funds a wide range of
nonprofits including those that
improve the safety of children.
Application Deadline:
Ongoing
Contact:
http://about.fedex.designcdt.com/charitable_contribution_guidelines
Finance
Project
Sponsor:
The Finance Project
Purpose:
Offers a wealth of information about funding and sustaining your
youth-serving organization and community youth development
initiatives. Offers a range of information and services, including
examples of effective programs and best practices.
Contact:
http://www.financeproject.org/
Find
Youth Info
Sponsor:
Find
Youth Info
Purpose:
collaboration among
12 federal agencies offering information on youth
programs, interactive mapping, and
federal grants.
Contact:
http://www.findyouthinfo.gov/
Free
Software and Grant Info from Microsoft
Sponsor:
NGO
Connection
Purpose:
Provides
access to
free online software, information about
financial grants and other
technical assistance geared especially for nonprofit
organizations.
For
example, the menu of online software includes Microsoft Office Live
Small Business which includes the
template for creating a free Web site, e-mail
service and other online business applications; Windows Live Photo
Gallery which
delivers photos and videos to donors, volunteers and other people
you serve and Windows Live Sky Drive which allows you to
store, share and access files.
Application Deadline: No deadlines
listed
Contact:
http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/communityinvestment/ngo/en/us/default.mspx
Fresh Ideas Grants
Sponsor: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Purpose: Funds
community-based approaches to health and health care
problems. Priority is given to projects serving hard-to-reach
people,
including at-risk teens. Grant range: $300,000
for three-year projects
Application Deadline: Open
Contact:
http://www.rwjf.org/files/applications/cfp/cfp-FreshIdeas2005.pdf
Gifts In Kind International
Sponsor: Gifts in Kind International
Purpose:
Links corporate resources to nonprofits serving youth and
communities. Examples include computer
hardware and software, clothing, personal care items, toys and
furniture. You pay only for the shipping.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Contact:
http://www.giftsinkind.org/
Guitar Center Music Foundation
Sponsor:
Guitar Center Music Foundation
Purpose: Funds
youth
music programs
run by nonprofit organizations. Grant range:
$500-$5,000
Application Deadline: Open
Contact:
http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/
Harvest Giving Barns
Sponsor: Paramount Pictures and
Walden Media
Purpose:
Providing "harvest giving barns" that schools, youth agencies and
families can use to teach children and youth about philanthropy.
For info:
http://www.charlotteswebresources.com/
Youth development activities with other movies:
http://www.youthfilmproject.org/film/index.htm?CFID=5304745&
CFTOKEN=58304864
Indiana Humanities
Council “Leadership or Education” Grants
Sponsor:
IN Humanities Council; made possible by the National Endowment for
the Humanities
Purpose:
To conduct public programs or develop resource materials which 1)
deal with the humanities and 2) support activities connected to one
of the strategic initiatives of the Indiana Humanities Council.
Deadline:
Proposals will be reviewed upon submission and a decision will be
made in 30 days
Contact:
Indiana Humanities Council,
www.indianahumanities.org, (317) 638-1500
Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs -
Grants
Sponsor: Indiana Office of Community and
Rural Affairs
Purpose:
Funds a variety of grants, including Rural Entrepreneurial Support
grants, Workforce and Educational Development Grants, Sustainable
Communities Grants, Access to High-speed Communications Grants, and
Community Development Block Grants.. Grant range varies.
Application Deadline: Varies throughout
the year
Contact:
http://www.in.gov/ocra/
ING Foundation
Sponsor: ING Foundation
Purpose: Funds
youth programs that teach kids about
personal money management skills. Grant range: $2,500
Application Deadline: Open
Contact:
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/
The
Innovation Generation Collaborative
Sponsor:
The
Motorola Foundation
Purpose: Funds
science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)
education for collaborations between schools and nonprofits. Grant range: $150,000-$500,000
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2010
Contact:
http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/Business/Corporate/US-EN/corporate-responsibility/society/community-investment-education-more-about-innovation-generation-grants.html
Inspiring Families and Building
Communities Award
Sponsor: Purdue
University, College of Consumer and Family Sciences
Purpose:
Honors programs or collaborations that have improved the well-being
of Indiana families. Grant range: $500 - $1,500
Application Deadline:
March 31, 2010
Contact:
http://www.cfs.purdue.edu/about/awards/ifbc/index.html
Kroger Foundation
Sponsor: Kroger Co. Foundation
Purpose: Funds a variety
of youth programs including hunger prevention, youth activities and
local education efforts.
Grant range varies.
Application Deadline: No deadlines
Contact:
http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_charitablegiving_
foundation.htm
Lafayette Kiwanis Foundation
Sponsor: Lafayette Kiwanis
Foundation
Purpose:
Funds services deemed essential to promote favorable outcomes for
youth agencies, health causes, relief purposes, educational
endeavors, etc. Grant range: $500 -$1,500
Application Deadline: Varies throughout
the year
Contact: www.kiwanislafayettein.org
Land O'Lakes Foundation
Sponsor: Land O'Lakes Foundation
Purpose: Funds rural
youth programs. Grant range: $1,000-$5,000
Application Deadline: Varies throughout
the year
Contact:
http://www.foundation.landolakes.com/
The LEGO Children's Fund
Sponsor: Land O'Lakes Foundation
Purpose: Funds
support a wide range of youth programs
including early childhood
education, technology, communication and athletics. Grant range: $500-$5,000
Application Deadline:
Quarterly
Contact:
http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html
Ludwick Family Foundation
Sponsor:
Ludwick Family Foundation
Purpose: Funds
grants for tangible types of items that assist a program or project,
rather than funding the program itself. Applicants must be
tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code, known as nonprofit public charities, and not be a
private foundation under 509(a) of the code.
Grant range: 20-25 grants
per year, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000.
Application Deadline:
Initial requests are only accepted during these times: July 1 to
September 1, and January 1 to March 1.
Contact:
http://www.ludwick.org/Display.asp?Page=Guidelines
McKenzie Foundation
Purpose: Supports
opportunities and experiences that enrich learning in the areas of
early childhood development, education, and the environment as well
as arts and culture. Grant range is $5,000.
Application deadline:
Varies, see grant guidelines
Contact:
http://www.mckenziefoundation.us/index.php
Mutual of America Community
Partnership Award
Sponsor: Mutual of
America Foundation
Purpose:
Ten programs are selected to receive special recognition: To
recognize the important contributions that nonprofit organizations,
in partnership with public, private and other social sector
organizations, make to society. Each award recipient must
demonstrate the difference the partnership has made, show the
ability of the partnership to be replicated and to stimulate new
ideas in addressing social issues, as well as illustrate the
partnership’s commitment to advancing the mission and principles of
the organization. Mutual of America presents a number of grants, and
$25,000 is awarded to the winning organization each year. In
addition, a video of the award-winner’s project will be produced,
featuring the principals involved and explaining the program in
detail. The video becomes a useful tool in helping to showcase,
promote and replicate the award-winning program.
Application Deadline:
April 1, 2010
Contact:
http://www.mutualofamerica.com/documents/CPA_guide.pdf
Nike's Bowerman Track Renovation Program
Sponsor:
Nike
Purpose:
Funds community youth organizations that refurbish or construct
running tracks. Grant range: $50,000
Application Deadline: None
Contact:
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman
Office Depot Community Relations Program
Sponsor: Office Depot
Purpose:
Provides funding and in-kind donations to programs that impact the
health, education and welfare of children. Children, parents and
teachers are supported through programs such as the "5% Back to
Schools" initiative, the "National Backpack" program, and the "Star
Teacher" program.
Application Deadline: No deadlines
Contact:
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp
Old National Bank
Sponsor: Old National Bank
Purpose: Funds grants
for education and community economic development.
Application Deadline: Varies throughout
the year
Contact:
https://www.oldnational.com/About-Us/Grants-and-Sponsorships/Foundation-Grants/Applying-for-a-Grant.asp
Professional Development Grants
Sponsor:
Indiana Youth Institute (IYI)
Purpose:
Can help pay registration fees and some travel costs for national
conferences. Can also be used for regional seminars, local trainings
and even college tuition. Grant range: up to $750.
Contact:
IYI at
http://www.iyi.org/fundraising-grants/development-grants.aspx
or (800) 343-7060
Protective Life Foundation
Sponsor:
Protective Life Foundation
Purpose:
Seeks
to work in partnership with other
organizations, corporations, and individuals to find solutions for
some of the difficult human and economic situations in our
communities. All grant recipients must be charitable organizations
as designated by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
Application Deadline:
Depending on the nature and amount of the request, some proposals
will be reviewed monthly, and others will be considered on a
quarterly basis. Request Deadlines: May 25, August 25, and November
10. Quarterly Review Cycle: June, September, and December.
Contact:
http://www.protective.com/default.asp?id=168
Public Welfare Foundation
Sponsor: Public Welfare Foundation
Purpose: Funds
youth
programs in
employment, training and alternative education, early intervention,
youth leadership development and violence prevention.
Grant range: $49,000
Application Deadline:
Open
Contact:
http://www.publicwelfare.org/
Ralph
and Eileen Swett Foundation
Sponsor:
Ralph
and Eileen Swett Foundation
Purpose: Funds
programs that assist
orphaned children and promote their
adoptions as well as programs that help
troubled youth.
Application Deadline: October - December
Contact:
http://www.swettfoundation.org/index.htm
RGK Foundation
Sponsor: RGK Foundation
Purpose: Funds
human services, community improvement, youth development, education
and abuse prevention programs
Grant range: $25,000
Application Deadline:
There
are
no deadlines for submitting electronic letters of
inquiry.
Contact:
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php#programs
Rural Development Program
Sponsor:
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Purpose:
Free toolkit for youth organizations and youth ministries working in
rural communities. Offers info about USDA funding, accessing
programs to serve rural kids and other useful resources to
strengthen program capacity.
Contact:
USDA,
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/fbci/fbci_toolkit.html
SIA Foundation, Inc.
Sponsor: SIA Foundation,
Inc
Purpose: To provide grants
to qualifying organizations in Indiana for improvement of the
quality of life, and for help in meeting the needs of Indiana
residents.. Grants are used to support the funding of specific
capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, education, and
health and welfare. Grant range: $1,000 - $7,000
Application deadlines:
March 31 and September 30
Contact: SIA Foundation,
Inc. at (765) 449-6565 or
www.siafoundation.org
Staff Training Grants
Sponsor:
Indiana Youth Institute (IYI)
Purpose:
Help you bring a trainer to your youth
organization, school or youth ministry to train your entire staff.
Grant range: up to $1500.
Contact:
IYI at
http://www.iyi.org/fundraising-grants/development-grants.aspx
or (800) 343-7060
Starbucks Foundation – Funding for Youth Literacy
Programs
Sponsor: Starbucks
Foundation
Purpose: Supports
youth programs that teach basic reading skills as well as those that
promote youth involvement in community projects. Priority is given
to youth organizations that reached under-served communities,
present models in non-traditional learning environments and those
that encourage partnerships among formal and informal education
systems. Grant range:
$5,000 to $20,000.
Application deadlines:
September 1 and March 1, annually
Contact: Starbucks
Foundation,
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
Summer Food Service for Children
Sponsor:
Indiana Department of Education
Workshops to explain purpose and
grant:
The
Indiana Department of Education
will host
workshops where you can learn more about the Summer
Food Service for Children. The workshops will be held on several
dates between
February 23 - April 6, 2010, in
Ft. Wayne, North Vernon, Clarksville, Evansville and Indianapolis.
In addition, the
federal government will host
Webinars providing
additional information
on:
Tuesday, February 23,
11:00am-12:00pm EST (PUBLIC SESSION),Tuesday,
February 23, 3:00pm-4:00pm EST (Faith Based &
Neighborhood Partnerships)
Wednesday, February 24, 3:00pm-4:00pm EST (National
Assoc. of RC&D Councils),
Thursday, February 25, 11:00am-12:00pm EST (PUBLIC
SESSION).
Registration required:
http://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/17fb9g426e9
Contact: http://www.doe.in.gov/food/summer/welcome.html
Tipmont REMC’s Operation Round Up
Sponsor:
Tipmont REMC
Eligibility:
Open to 501(c)3 organizations. Do not have to be served by Tipmont
REMC, but must provide services to people in Tipmont’s geographic
area.
Application deadlines:
1st Monday in January, 1st Monday
in April, 1st Monday in July, 1st Monday in
October
Contact:
Tipmont REMC Operation Round Up, PO Box 20, Linden IN 47955-0020,
(800) 726-3953, or
www.tipmont.org
Tony Hawk Foundation
Sponsor: Tony Hawk Foundation
Purpose: Funds
the design, development, construction
and operation of public skateboard
parks in low-income communities. Grant range: $1,000-$25,000
Application Deadline:
March 25, 2010
Contact:
http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/skatepark-grants/apply/
Tourism Promotion Grants
Sponsor:
Lafayette - West Lafayette Convention
& Visitors Bureau (LWLCVB)
Purpose:
Funds
organizations for
the purpose of initiating or developing promotional projects to
increase tourism business in Tippecanoe County.
High consideration
will be given to applicants who are requesting funding for events
that will generate overnight business for Lafayette - West Lafayette
accommodation properties during the months of November through
March. Applicants requesting funding for an event that will
generate overnight business and is planned to take place on a date(s)
that is already a weekend that fills Tippecanoe County accommodation
properties will not be given consideration. Partnerships with
Lafayette - West Lafayette tourism industry members are encouraged
and will be given high consideration.
Contact:
http://www.homeofpurdue.com/grants.html
U.S. Department of Education
Sponsor: U.S. Department
of Education
Purpose: Funds
projects that raise student
achievement by improving teachers'
knowledge of traditional American history.
Grant range: $950,000
Application Deadline:
March 22, 2010
Contact:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-1083.htm
U.S. Department of Education
Sponsor: U.S. Department
of Education
Purpose: Funds
school districts partnering with nonprofits
and other community organizations to
enhance and expand art programs.
Grant range: $275,000
Application Deadline:
March 16, 2010
Contact:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-702.htm
U.S. Department of Justice
Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Justice
Purpose: Funds
programs that
mentor and provide transitional
services
to criminal offenders, including
youth offenders. Grant range: $300,000
Application Deadline:
March 18, 2010
Contact:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/10SecondChanceMentoringSol.pdf
Verizon Foundation
Sponsor: Verizon Foundation
Purpose: Funds
supports programs promoting
literacy, educational achievement,
health and safety as well as the prevention of domestic violence. Grant range:
varies
Application Deadline:
Monthly throughout the year
Contact:
http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/index.shtml
Walgreens
Sponsor:
Walgreens
Purpose: Funds
a wide-range of
health-related services and activities
in communities where the company's stores are located.
Contact:
http://diversity.walgreens.com/ourcommunity/corporate_giving.html
Wilder Foundation
The Wilder Foundation has posted a free list of 185
cutback strategies excerpted from its book, “Coping With Cutbacks:
The Nonprofit Guide To Success When Times Are Tight,” at
http://www.wilder.org/pubs/cutbacks/cutbakcs_strategies_free.html
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