Other Grant Opportunities

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!

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

Sponsor:  The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation and the Winnick Family Foundation

Purpose: Funds schools to cover transportation costs to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL. Eligible schools must have at least 30 percent of students receiving free or reduced-price meals. Field trips are for grades 4-12. Admission into the museum is free for school groups.

Application Deadline:  September 1, 2010

Contact:  http://www.presidentlincoln.org/education/WINNICK_Grant_Application.pdf 

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

American Honda Foundation

Sponsor:  American Honda Foundation

Purpose: Funds youth-related projects in the fields of youth education and science education. Grant range: $1,000-$5,000

Application Deadline:  February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1

Contact:  http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

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

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

Sponsor:  Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

Purpose: Funds literacy programs for children and their families. Grant range: $65,000

Application Deadline:  September 10, 2010

Contact:  http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/site/c.jhLSK2PALmF/b.4344531/k.BD31/Home.htm 

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

Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation

Sponsor:  Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation

Purpose: Funds nonprofits that enhance the quality of life for children and families through health and wellness, literacy and education. Grant range: Varies, info available on line.

Application Deadline:  Varies, available info online.

Contact:  http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/bearhugs.aspx 

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/ 

Contemporary Visual Artist Awards

Sponsor:  The Efroymson Family Fund of Central Indiana Community Foundation

Purpose: Will be awarding (5) $20,000 unrestricted awards to contemporary visual artists age 25 and older that work in the following mediums or disciplines: ceramics, installation art (materials used can include glass, video, metal, wood or textile), new media (computer generated still image or 3-D art), painting, photography, printmaking, or sculpture (materials used can include glass, video, metal, wood or textile). Applicants must provide proof of age and residency in select cities and counties in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky or Ohio.

Application Deadline:  September 24, 2010

Contact:  http://www.cicf.org/page26628.cfm 

CVS Caremark Community Grants

Sponsor:  CVS

Purpose: Funds nonprofits serving children with disabilities, public schools promoting greater inclusion for children with disabilities and initiatives promoting greater access to physical movement and play. Grant range: $5,000

Application Deadline:  October 31, 2010

Contact:  http://info.cvscaremark.com/community/our-impact/community-grants

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

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

I Love My Librarian Grants

Sponsor:  The Carnegie Corporation

Purpose: Nominees must be librarians who have earned at least a masters degree and improve their local community through their work in a public, school, community college or university library. Grant range: $5,000

Application Deadline:  September 20, 2010

Contact:  http://www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian/home.cfm 

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/ 

KeyBank Foundation

Sponsor:  KeyBank Foundation

Purpose: Funds programs that foster effective financial management and understanding among children and youth.

Application Deadline:  Varies

Contact:  https://www.key.com/html/key-foundation-philanthropy-banking.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  

Military Family Research Institute - Community Mobilization Grants

Sponsor:  Military Family Research Institute

Purpose: Funds Indiana organizations that would like to increase education and awareness for military, increase access to resources that help military and other innovative programs, projects or events related to military members, veterans and families of military.

Contact:  http://www.mfri.purdue.edu/content.asp?tid=3&id=71 

National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts

Sponsor:  National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts

Purpose: Funds programs designed to help Latinos develop creative talents and make lasting contributions to their communities. Grant range: $1,000-$20,000

Application Deadline:  September 24, 2010

Contact:  http://www.nalac.org/ 

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

Peaceful Pathways

Sponsor:  Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Purpose: Funds matching grants designed to reduce violence. Proposals must include an eligible nominating funder and a local nonprofit. Grant range: $50,000 - $200,000 (in matching funds)

Application Deadline:  September 1, 2010

Contact:  http://www.localfundingpartnerships.org/html/apply/special/ss-programdetails.html 

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

Simplified Summer Food Program

Sponsor:  USDA

Purpose: Funds reimbursement to youth organizations, schools, parks, youth ministries and other community programs that feed poor children during the summer. If you are interested in partnering with an existing provider - or if you are located in a county without a provider - contact the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) to learn more about this resource.

Contact: IDOE:  1-317-232-0858  OR  tskinner@doe.in.gov

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

Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action grants

Sponsor:  Starbucks Foundation

Purpose: Funds fund youth programs that encourage social entrepreneurship. Grant range: $10,000-$25,000

Application Deadline:  Varies throughout the year

Contact: 

http://www.starbucksfoundation.com/index.cfm?objectid=525D51E7-1D09-317F-BBF9A860BE884D22

State Farm

Sponsor:  State Farm

Purpose: Funds nonprofits and schools for a wide range of activities including driving safety, personal financial literacy, community revitalization, K-12 teacher development, service-learning projects and economic development. Grant range: $1,000-$5,000

Application Deadline:  January 2 - October 31

Contact:  http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp

Teacher Creativity Grant

Sponsor:  Lilly Endowment Inc.

Purpose: Eligible applicants include teachers, principals, assistant principals, counselors and media specialists. The grants can be used for creative summer projects that provide personal renewal and intellectual revitalization. Proposals will be judged on the substance, clarity, originality and feasibility of the proposed project. Grant range: $8,000

Application Deadline:  November 5, 2010

Contact:  http://www.teachercreativity.org/ 

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:      1^st Monday in January, 1^st Monday in April, 1^st Monday in July, 1^st Monday in October

Contact: Tipmont REMC Operation Round Up, PO Box 20, Linden IN  47955-0020, (800) 726-3953, or www.tipmont.org

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

Transnational Cultural Remittances (TCR)

Sponsor:  A project of the National Association of Latino Arts & Culture with support from the Ford Foundation

Purpose: The  program is designed to strengthen the exchange of art and culture between communities linked by people’s migration from one country to another. Through the TCR, NALAC and the Ford Foundation seek to identify exemplary cultural exchange projects that support grassroots artistic and cultural practices and strengthen social networks across national boundaries in migrant communities.  Projects demonstrating an ongoing connection between two or more of the following countries will be eligible for consideration to receive a competitive TCR grant in 2010: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, United States. Grant range: $2,000 - $20,000

Application Deadline:  August 31, 2010

Contact:  http://www.nalac.org/ 

U.S. Soccer Foundation

Sponsor:  U.S. Soccer Foundation

Purpose: Funds grants in low-income communities to youth soccer programs that also incorporate youth development strategies related to anti-violence, anti-drugs and healthy lifestyles.  Grant range: $100,000

Application Deadline:  October 29. 2010

Contact:  http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/site/c.ipIQKXOvFoG/b.5353055/k.BE1E/Home.htm 

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

Waiting List Reduction Grants

Sponsor:  The Dollar General Literacy Foundation

Purpose: Funds Waiting List Reduction grants, funding adult literacy programs that have waiting lists for their adult basic ed, GED or English as Second Language courses. Grant range: $10,000.

Application Deadline:  September 30, 2010

Contact:  http://www.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/WaitingList.aspx

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