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Deadline: 06/30/2012
Grants totaling $15,000 to establish an organic community garden project to provide food to low income adults, children, or families, in the form of a soup kitchen, food bank, emergency pantry, before or after school feeding program, shelter, or similar program. The goal of the funding is to...
Deadline: 07/02/2012
National grants to strengthen the non-profit professional dance, jazz and theater fields. Single nonprofit organizations and consortia are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $60,000 to $200,000 for programs that focus on either strengthening the infrastructure of these groups or improving...
Deadline: 08/15/2012
Grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 to U.S. non-profit organizations that provide programs that have national impact and relevance in the following three areas: (1) projects that address the rising rate of obesity among adults and children; (2) programs that promote racial and ethnic equity...

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Grants for Innovative Approaches to Jewish Education

Letter of Intent Due: 02/29/2012
Deadline: 07/03/2012
Institutions, agencies, and organizations throughout the country that are involved in Jewish education are eligible to apply for funding for innovative and educational programs and projects. The funding is provided to promote the production of replicable and financially responsible approaches...

Grants to Support Programs that Address the Needs of Those with Spinal Cord Injuries

Letter of Intent Due: 03/31/2012
Deadline: 06/30/2012
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 are available for eligible non-profits that address the needs of people living with spinal cord injuries in the U.S. and Canada by providing innovative rehabilitation and recreation programs, as well as independent living and educational opportunities...

Grants to Effect Policy Change on Drug Enforcement in the U.S.

Letter of Intent Due: 04/26/2012
Deadline: 06/18/2012
Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to organizations in the United States with programming that educates the public and policymakers about the problems with current drug policies and that provides positive proactive alternatives. Funding will be given for projects on the local, state,...

Grants to Promote Teen Safe Driving and Reduce Domestic Violence

Letter of Intent Due: 03/30/2012
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 are available for eligible non-profit organizations and government entities that provide programs which promote safe and vital communities, economic empowerment and tolerance, and inclusion and diversity by addressing the issues of teen safe driving and...

Grants for Cancer Prevention, Detection, and Treatment Projects

Letter of Intent Due: 04/10/2012
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Grants of $600,000 is available to expert clinical researchers that develop a cancer research project with new and innovative approaches to the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. The purpose of these grants is to provide funding to projects that bring together pre-clinical and...

Grants to Support Innovative Community Projects for Music and Education in the United States

Letter of Intent Due: 05/09/2012
Deadline: 05/30/2012
Grants to support innovative projects in the areas of music, education and community organization in the United States. Through this RFP the foundation aims to support the development of emerging democratic movements and communities working on issues of local democracy, justice, and sustainable...

Grants to Increase Employment
Opportunities for the Disabled

Letter of Intent Due: 02/03/2012
Deadline: 05/25/2012
Grants are available nationwide for non-profit organizations for programs and projects that will increase employment opportunities for people with various types of disabilities. The goal of the funding is to support initiatives that will spark new solutions to solving the problem of underemployment...

Grants to Promote Innovative Programs that Enhance the Lives of People Across the United States

Deadline: 05/18/2012
Grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 are available to non-profit organizations across the country that provide quality, innovative programs which meet community needs in the focus areas of: earth protection, education, volunteerism and civic engagement, and the promotion of philanthropy. The...

Grant to Non-Profits for Conservation Education and Work Experience for Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 05/18/2012
A grant will be awarded to an eligible entity to prepare youth and young adults (ages 16-25) for environment-related careers in fields such as conservation, ecology, wildlife, range, and biology. Eligible programs will offer youth/young adults the opportunity to gain work experience in, and...

Grants to Recognize Communities that Provide Education and Recreation Initiatives for Youth

Deadline: 05/17/2012
Grants of up to $2,500 are available to communities (including cities, towns, and school districts) across the United States that work to effectively reduce student dropout rates and provide outstanding services and supports to their youth. The purpose of these grants is to reward and recognize...

Grants to Promote Educational Technology Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/15/2012
Grants of up to $50,000 are available to support non-profit organizations across the United States that develop innovative and effective programs and services which utilize technology and/or computer and video games to educate youth and young adults (targeting ages 7-18) about positive values....

Grants to Address Childhood Obesity in the United States

Deadline: 05/15/2012
Grants for up to $2,500 to address childhood obesity in the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish school-based programs that engage students in physical activity. The funding must be used to establish or expand an existing school running program. The program...

Grants for Economic and Business Development for Women in the United States

Deadline: 05/15/2012
Grants for up to $12,500 to facilitate economic and business development for women in the United States. The purpose of this funding is to support wholly women-owned businesses that combine the principles of social consciousness, sustainability, and innovation to create new businesses or invigorate...

Grants to Educational Institutions Promoting Health In Rural Populations

Deadline: 05/15/2012
Grants are available to eligible colleges and universities to provide health education programs that motivate residents in rural areas to appreciate good health; increase farm safety; and develop nutrition and health care facilities and services. Effective programs and services will provide...

Grants to U.S. Non-Profits for Childhood Obesity Reduction Programs

Deadline: 05/15/2012
Grants of up to $100,000 to non-profits that provide programs with groundbreaking ideas on how to reduce childhood obesity. The purpose of these grants is to provide financial support to promote the development of community or clinic-based programs that effectively reduce childhood obesity...

Grants for Community Projects in Maine and New Hampshire

Deadline: 05/15/2012
Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations to enhance the vitality and wellness of communities in Maine and New Hampshire. Qualified and established non-profits in the Mount Washington Valley area can apply for funding for projects that improve the community and its residents. Funds...

Grants for Theater Projects in Universities Across the United States

Deadline: 05/14/2012
Matching funds of up to $5,000 is available to hire personnel for a specific theater project in the U.S. Universities and colleges across the country can receive funding to help facilitate and fund the hiring of professional directors and choreographers to helm theater productions at their...

Grants for College and University Theater Projects

Deadline: 05/14/2012
Matching funds of up to $5,000 will be awarded to hire personnel for a specific theater project. Universities and colleges across the U.S. can receive funding to help facilitate and fund the hiring of professional directors and choreographers to helm theater productions at their institutions....

Grants to Support Law Enforcement Activities Government Agencies Nationwide

Deadline: 05/14/2012
Grants are available to local governments nationwide for a variety of law-enforcement programs and needs, including those that enhance police and judicial effectiveness, officer safety, and assistance for crime victims and other individuals within the criminal justice system. Priority areas...

Grants for Family Planning Services U.S. and Territories

Deadline: 05/12/2012
A major grant to establish and operate voluntary family planning services projects, with priority for services to persons from low-income families. Local and regional public or private nonprofit entities may apply if they have family planning services including clinical family planning and...

Grants to Facilitate Social Change in the U.S.

Letter of Intent Due: 04/20/2012
Deadline: 05/11/2012
Grants for up to $10,000 to facilitate social change throughout the United States. The overall purpose of the available funding is to meet the aforementioned goal through collaborative and innovative projects in the areas of philanthropy, coaching, and journalism. The Foundation gives priority...

Grants for a Wide Range of Health and Wellness Programs Across the United States

Deadline: 05/11/2012
Grants are available to eligible non-profit organizations, faith-based organizations, schools, hospitals or medical research centers, and governmental units that provide programs that create greater access to health care, keep health care quality high, and drive costs associated with quality...

Grants to Promote Physical Activity for Disabled Veterans and Members of the Armed Forces

Deadline: 05/11/2012
Grants are available for programs and projects that benefit disabled veterans and disabled members of the Armed Forces. The goal of the funding is to enable disabled people to participate in physical activity in their local communities as well as more advanced Paralympic sport programs at the...

Grants for Sports Programs for Disabled Veterans Nationwide

Deadline: 05/11/2012
Competitive grants of up to $25,000 are available to organizations providing long term, regularly scheduled adaptive sports programs to disabled veterans and/or members of the Armed Forces. Programs must be focused on promoting veterans' health through regular physical activity, collaborate...

Grants to Promote Clinical Research to Treat and Prevent Autism Spectrum Disorder

Letter of Intent Due: 02/29/2012
Deadline: 05/10/2012
Grants of up to $150,000 per year (for up to 2-3 years) are available for eligible institutions that conduct innovative biomedical and behavioral research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and dissemination of evidence-based practices for Autism Spectrum Disorders. The purpose...

Nationwide Grants for Programs that Help Older Individuals Secure Employment

Deadline: 05/10/2012
Grants are available to organizations nationwide to provide assistance to older (55 years and up) unemployed individuals who are interested in securing employment. Eligible programs provide low-income and underprivileged individuals in the target population with community service oriented job...

Grants to Support Music in New England

Deadline: 05/09/2012
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to a variety of New England entities wishing to provide musical opportunities and education to their students and clients. Grants are provided to help further music by supporting the formation of dedicated musical rooms, and assisting with funding for...

Grants for Nationwide Programs Reduce Tobacco Use

Letter of Intent Due: 04/09/2012
Deadline: 05/09/2012
Grants will be awarded to eligible entities nationwide in order to educate the public about the dangers of smoking, help prevent youth from being harmed by tobacco use, and promote smoking cessation. Funds totaling 22 million 500 thousand will be available for public educations programs which...

Programming Grants to Assist Underprivileged and At-Risk Youth to Become Gainfully Employed

Deadline: 05/08/2012
Grants are available to public and private organizations nationwide for programs which will help disabled, at-risk, and other underprivileged youth (16-24 years) become successful citizens. Eligible programs will help these youth complete their high school education and prepare for employment,...

Grants to Further Horse Back Riding in the US

Deadline: 05/07/2012
Grants ranging between $3,000 and $20,000 are available throughout the United States of America for non-profit organizations that further and/or enhance the sport of skilled horse back riding. Funding is designated for horse back riding communities that need financial assistance and have means-tested...

Grants to Assist Legal Residents in Securing Citizenship

Deadline: 05/07/2012
Grants are available to eligible non-profits nationwide to assist legal permanent residents obtain citizenship. Eligible organizations can apply for up to $160,000 to implement programs that provide prospective citizens with the instruction necessary to pass naturalization tests and naturalization...

Grants to Train Native American Artists to Study and Teach the Public about Native Art

Deadline: 05/07/2012
Grants of $25,000 each are available to two non-profit arts organizations, museums, or cultural institutions across the United States that provide training opportunities to Native American artists to learn how to conduct research and provide documentation about Native objects in museums and...

Grants to Support Legal Rights for the South Asian Community in the U.S.

Deadline: 05/07/2012
Grants of up to $2,500 for community based organizations working in areas that benefit the South Asian community in the U.S. Funding is awarded to support programming for projects dealing with domestic violence, immigration rights, hate crimes, discrimination and racial profiling, and community...

Scholarship Grants for College Students Israeli Archaeology Excavations

Deadline: 05/06/2012
Scholarships are available for two college students interested in archaeology and Biblical history to join excavations in the Biblical cities of Tell es-Safi/Gath and Tel-Burna. Funding covers room and board and preference will be given to those wishing to participate in both excavations seasons:...

Grants to Support Non-Profits that Contribute to the Growth of Biking and Walking

Letter of Intent Due: 03/09/2012
Deadline: 05/04/2012
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 are available for non-profit organizations that promote the growth of biking and walking rates across the country. The purpose of these grants is to support capacity building of state and local advocacy organizations, with the ultimate goal of increasing...

Grants to Strengthen Competitiveness of U.S. Specialty Crops in Foreign and Domestic Markets

Deadline: 05/04/2012
Agricultural non-profit organizations located throughout all fifty States are welcome to apply for grants for programs and projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops grown in the United States in both foreign and domestic markets. The term specialty crops includes the following...

Grants for Community Projects Led by Youth in the U.S. and Canada

Deadline: 05/04/2012
Grants will be awarded for service learning projects which better communities across the United States and Canada. Qualified educational institutions and nonprofits can apply for funding if they run youth projects relating to financial literacy, access to higher education/closing the education...

Grants to Develop Programs for the Elderly in the United States

Deadline: 05/04/2012
Grants for up to $5,000 to develop programs for the elderly in the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to facilitate the development of arts and aging programs in selected communities in three areas: Lifelong Learning, Health and Wellness, and Community Engagement. Money...

Grants to Support Art Presentations for the Underserved in New Hampshire

Deadline: 05/04/2012
Grants are available for arts presentations and programs that take place in health care facilities for the underserved populations of the State of New Hampshire. The goal of the funding is to benefit underserved people by enhancing their quality of life and creating an environment conducive...

Nationwide Grants to Provide Nutritional Support for Individuals with HIV/AIDS

Deadline: 05/04/2012
Grants of up to $25,000 are available to non-profits nationwide for programs which address the nutritional needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS. Eligible organizations must have been in operation for a minimum of three years, operate their programs at least five days per week, and provide at...

Grants for U.S. and Israeli Companies to Support Energy Research and Development

Deadline: 05/03/2012
Grants of up to $1,000,000 are being awarded for renewable energy projects co-developed by U.S. and Israeli companies. Proposals must include research and development cooperation between one company from each country. Funding is allotted for projects relating to solar power, alternative fuels,...

Grants to Create New Learning Programs for People with Down Syndrome

Deadline: 05/03/2012
Non-profit organizations nationwide are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that benefit people with Down syndrome. The goal of the funding is to support either new educational activities or extensions of educational programs that already exist, and should have a clear and...

Grants to Promote Clinical Studies that Treat and Prevent Autism Spectrum Disorders

Letter of Intent Due: 02/23/2012
Deadline: 05/02/2012
Grants of up to $150,000 per year (for up to 2-3 years) are available for eligible institutions that conduct innovative clinical studies of novel interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The purpose of these grants is to support innovative studies that hold considerable...

Environmental Grants for Quaker Organizations Worldwide

Deadline: 05/02/2012
Matching grants of up to $350 will be provided to Quaker organizations worldwide for projects that benefit the environment. Friend's organizations can receive funding for projects that promote environmental education and awareness in their community. Projects that involve the beneficiaries/participants...

Grants for Humanities Programs Nationwide

Letter of Intent Due: 03/27/2012
Deadline: 05/02/2012
Matching grants are available to organizations nationwide to help them increase the capacity of their humanities programs. These grants will help eligible entities make long-term improvements and secure additional sources of funding for their programs and must provide ongoing benefits to the...

Grants to Support Innovative Social or Economic Policy Changes

Deadline: 05/02/2012
Grants are available to non-profit, community-based organizations and agencies across the United States that develop innovative projects which address one of the social or economic factors that strongly influences health outcomes in local communities. These include: education; employment and...

Grants for Domestic and International Research for
Prevention of Prematurity and Infant Mortality

Letter of Intent Due: 01/31/2012
Deadline: 05/01/2012
Multi-year grants of up to $2,000,000 are available to organizations and businesses doing research in the field of infant prematurity and mortality. Of particular importance is research focused on the developing world. Grantees will become part of a consortium tasked with exploring the factors...

Grants to Support Partnerships Between Community Organizations and Health Researchers

Deadline: 05/01/2012
Grants for up to $5,000 are available to help build the capacity of community organizations and academic health researchers that work together to address a wide variety of health issues. Funds may be used for activities that identify community health priorities and potential research questions;...

Grants to Support Health-Related Services to Native Populations

Letter of Intent Due: 04/02/2012
Deadline: 05/01/2012
Two types of capacity building grants are available to national, non-profit entities that are providing health-related services to native populations in the U.S. and its protectorates. Eligible organizations must have experience working with tribal population, the ability to reach out to them,...

Grants to Support Marine Conservation and Protection in the United States

Deadline: 05/01/2012
Grants for up to $5,000 to support marine conservation and protection in the United States. The purpose of this opportunity is to support conservation or recreational fishing groups that are specifically focused on, and conducting activities in, protecting and improving healthy marine habitats...

Grants to Support Non-Profit Arts Organizations Across the Country

Deadline: 05/01/2012
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to non-profit arts organizations with high-quality activities in dance, music/sound, performance art/theater, poetry, and the visual arts. The purpose of these grants is to fund either specific projects or to provide general operating support to non-profits...

Grants to Support Non-Profit Arts Organizations that Develop Innovative Approaches to Problem Solving

Deadline: 05/01/2012
Grants of up to $50,000 are available to non-profit theatres across the United States that develop new and innovative approaches to problem-solving artistic, managerial, production and/or technological challenges. The purposes of these grants are to provide funding that enables theatres to...

Awards to Honor Individuals Facilitating Financial Freedom for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 05/01/2012
Awards for up to $5,000 will be awarded to honor individuals facilitating financial freedom for underserved populations in the United States. The purpose of this award is to promote and encourage volunteerism in the area of financial independence. To be an eligible nominee for the awards, activity...

Grants to Improve the Health and Welfare of Horses

Deadline: 05/01/2012
Non-profit organizations nationwide are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that impact positively upon the health and welfare of horses. There are four separate goals for which the Foundation prioritizes funding: research, education, leadership initiatives on issues that...

Awards for Innovative and Creative Student Solutions to Address Educational Challenges in the U.S.

Deadline: 05/01/2012
Awards to facilitate innovation and creativity among students in the United States. For this RFP students must submit a business plan and a video pitch for a for-profit or non-profit startup that includes an innovative strategy, product or service. Awarded students will receive national recognition...

Nationwide Grants for Exceptional
School Projects/Programs

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Teachers of kindergarten through 12th grade, nationwide, are eligible to receive awards from $2,000 to $25,000 to be used for innovative classroom projects. A wide variety of unique, creative programs that help students learn and excel in exceptional ways will be considered for funding. Eligible...

Grants to Support Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants are available to all organizations operating emergency shelters for survivors of domestic violence. The funds may be used for operating expenses, with the exception of personnel travel expenses. Organizations receiving grants should have bilingual services available, in some form,...

Grants to Promote Peace, Education and Well-Being Throughout the World

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants for up to $50,000 to promote peace, education and well-being throughout the world. Through this RFP, the Foundation supports organizations that assist people who are disempowered to live their lives with dignity, security and opportunity. We are particularly interested in programs promoting...

Fellowship Opportunity for Individual to Address Issues Affecting Women in U.S Communities

Deadline: 04/30/2012
One fellowship award is available for leaders who are working to advance solutions for the critical issues that women face and to raise the status of women in the United States. The purpose of this fellowship is to provide a devoted, early- to mid-career social change activist with the opportunity...

Grants to Encourage A Love of Reading Among Children

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Non-profit organizations located throughout the country are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that encourage children to develop a love of reading - a crucial component for children's overall learning. Schools, libraries and government agencies are also eligible to apply...

Grants to Expand Arts and Culture Programs in Schools

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Non-profit organizations located throughout the country are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that bring arts and culture activities into classrooms. The goal of the funding is to enhance learning opportunities for children by engaging and exposing them to varied arts and...

Grants to Support Non-Profits that Assist America's Main Wildlife Refuge System

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are available to non-profit organizations that propose to creatively and effectively assist America's main wildlife refuge system. The purpose of these grants is to strengthen the nation's wildlife refuge system by nurturing and supporting those organizations...

Grants for Financial Independence and Education

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants to facilitate financial independence and education in the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support organizations that offer pro bono advice and financial life skills education. The beneficiaries of this program should be populations that are underserved and...

Grants for Programs that Keep Pets Together with their Owners

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants totaling $500,000 annually are available to non-profit organizations and non-profit hospices that provide a wide range of pet-related programs such as programs that: (1) address the root causes of the surrender of pets, (2) promote the bond between pets and their owners, and (3) work...

Grants for Environment, Human Services, and Disaster Relief Efforts Across the United States

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants are available to non-profit organizations across the country that enhance the lives of Americans by providing quality, innovative programs in the focus areas of: environment, human services, disaster relief, and other programs that meet emerging needs in the United States. The Lawrence...

School Grants for Whole Learning Approaches

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants of $10,000 will be awarded to select schools in the US and Canada to implement the Foundation's system of holistic learning which focuses on the entire being of the child, coupled with an environment that offers maximum support. The chosen schools will be expected to adopt systems that...

Grants for Shelters for Victims of Domestic Violence

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants are available to eligible women’s shelters across the United States that provide emergency housing to women survivors of domestic violence. The purpose of these grants is to provide funding to women's emergency shelters, with the ultimate goal of eliminating domestic violence entirely....

Nationwide Grants for Environmental Protection

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Non-profit organizations nationwide are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that help protect the environment. Funding is provided to address the root causes of environmental issues, as well as to support projects that create lasting change. Preference will be given to those...

Grants for Innovative Projects or Programs that Address Housing Issues Across the U.S.

Deadline: 04/30/2012
Grants are available to non-profits across the United States that develop effective projects, programs, or services that address housing issues including foreclosure counseling and mitigation, neighborhood stabilization, and affordable housing. The purpose of these grants is to assist non-profits...

Grants for Programs that Lower the High School Student Dropout Rate

Letter of Intent Due: 04/18/2012
Deadline: 04/27/2012
Grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 are available to non-profit organizations and school districts across the United States that provide quality programs that successfully reduce the student dropout rates in their communities. The purposes of these grants are to support strong, evidence-based...

Grants for Historic Preservation in New Hampshire

Deadline: 04/27/2012
Non-profit organizations located in New Hampshire are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that preserve and conserve publicly owned historic resources throughout the State. There are two options within this grant opportunity: A. funding for the preservation of significant...

Grants to Develop Leadership Skills in Women and Girls

Deadline: 04/25/2012
Non-profit organizations nationwide are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that promote leadership skills in women and girls. The Foundation seeks to promote activities that enable women and girls to access their innate abilities as innovators and leaders in communities...

Grants for Documentaries that Address Significant Issues in the United States

Deadline: 04/23/2012
Grants ranging from approximately $5,000 to $20,000 are available to independent filmmakers that produce a creative and original full-length (minimum 40 minutes) documentary to addresses one of the following important issues that people in the United States face: the best use of the natural...

Capacity Building Grants Colleges and Universities Nationwide

Deadline: 04/23/2012
Grants will be awarded to colleges and universities nationwide, serving low-income students, for capacity building projects. A great deal of funding is available to help eligible institutions enhance their academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability. Competitive priority...

Grants to Preserve the Heritage of Immigrants in Communities throughout the U.S

Deadline: 04/20/2012
Non-profit organizations located throughout America are eligible to apply for grants for programs and projects that preserve Lithuanian heritage in communities that host people of Lithuanian descent. The goal of the funding is to create tightly bonded communities through educational, youth,...

Grants to Facilitate Artist Participation in International Festivals

Deadline: 04/20/2012
Grants for up to $15,000 to facilitate artist participation in international festivals. The purpose of this funding is to foster greater appreciation of the excellence, diversity and vitality of the American performing arts throughout the world. This RFP will support American dance, music and...

Grants for Organizations to Prepare Former Juvenile Offenders to Enter the Workforce

Deadline: 04/17/2012
Grants of up to $1,500,000 are available to non-profit and government entities for programs that help young adults who have been involved in the juvenile justice system enter the workforce within their neighborhoods. Eligible organizations will provide individuals, ages 18 through 21, with...

Grants to Expand Product Ideas or Coverage in Underserved Areas of The US

Deadline: 04/17/2012
A grant of $100,000 will be awarded to a non profit organization, or a private non-governmental financial intermediary that uses financing as an integral part of its community development strategy, to develop communities financially in the United States. Monies are intended to support innovative...

Grants for Non-Profits and CDFIs for Community Development for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 04/17/2012
Non-profit organizations and CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institutions) are eligible to apply for awards for programs that impact positively upon underserved sectors of society such as low-income or disadvantaged populations. The goal of the funding is to help these underserved areas...

Fellowship Grants for North American High School Students to Attend Summer Programs in Israel

Deadline: 04/16/2012
Fellowship grants of at least $1500 are being awarded to North American students, currently in 10th - 12th grade, for participation in a summer program in Israel. The program allows students to interact with Israeli counterparts through community building, creative study, the arts, outdoor...

Nationwide Grants for Non-Profits Providing Services to Victims of Sexual Assault

Deadline: 04/16/2012
Nationwide grants are available to non-profits providing services and activities to women victims of sexual assault and their affected family members. Eligible community-based organizations must have relevant experience in servicing the target population. Programs funded will create, maintain,...

Grants for Oral Health Education Across the United States

Deadline: 04/16/2012
Grants of up to $5,000 each are available to non-profit organizations and government agencies across the United States that provide oral health education and instruction programs and activities for mothers and caregivers. The purpose of these grants is to help reduce the incidences of early...

Grants to Promote In-Class and Extra-Curricular Programs that Improve Student Achievement

Deadline: 04/15/2012
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to eligible educators that are employed by schools or non-profits (e.g. community centers, museums, etc.), who design in-class and extra-curricular programs that improve student learning and achievement (for grade pre-K through 12). The purpose of these...

Grants to Provide for the Needs of New England Residents

Deadline: 04/15/2012
Grants with a grand prize winner of $25,000, five runners up of $10,000, and 10 finalists of $2,500 will be awarded in New England to non-profit organizations in honor of an outstanding volunteer worker on their team. Nominations may be made for individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication,...

Grants to Recognize Non-Profits with Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Humanities

Deadline: 04/13/2012
Grants are available to individuals and non-profit organizations across the United States that have worked to deepen the nation’s understanding of and engagement with history, literature, languages, philosophy, and other humanities subjects. The purpose of these grants is to honor and recognize...

Awards for Exceptional Employees of Non-Profits Nationwide

Deadline: 04/13/2012
Exceptional employees of non-profit organizations nationwide are eligible to be nominated for awards of $1,000. Direct care and support level workers, over 18 years of age, can be recognized for their efforts in going above and beyond their duty to make a significant impact on their organizations...

Grants to Non-Profits Nationwide that Provide Long-Distance Health Care to Rural Populations

Deadline: 04/13/2012
Grants are available to non-profits nationwide utilizing technology to provide long-distance health care in order to expand and enhance their services. Two programs will be funded to provide long-distance health related services to rural communities: the first program utilizes technology to...

Grants for Literacy in the United States

Deadline: 04/13/2012
Grants for up to $2,000 in materials to promote literacy in the United States. The foundation will fund organizations providing service in the following areas: basic literacy, adult basic education, English as a second language (ESL), and family literacy. Additionally, a portion of funds are...

Grant to U.S. Organization to Track and Respond to Health Issues Related to the World Trade Center Disaster

Letter of Intent Due: 03/12/2012
Deadline: 04/11/2012
A grant of $28,000,000 will be awarded to an eligible U.S. entity to collect and maintain health-related information about victims of and responders to the World Trade Center disaster, and assist enrolled individuals with their health care needs. This information will be used to track and assess...

Grants for Non-Profits to Assist Needy Women and Children

Deadline: 04/09/2012
Grants are available for non-profit organizations nationwide for programs and projects that benefit both women and children in need. The funding is provided to improve upon the emotional and financial well-being of women and children. The Foundation seeks to enable them to achieve maximum success...

Nationwide Grants to Support Innovative Educational Programs

Letter of Intent Due: 03/15/2012
Deadline: 04/09/2012
Grants will be awarded to eligible educational and non-profit organizations nationwide to support innovative educational programs for underserved youth, addressing important areas of education reform. Proposals should be designed to enhance the educational opportunities for the neediest students...

Grants to Engage Youth in Arts
Programming in New Hampshire

Deadline: 04/06/2012
Grants for up to $4,500 to engage youth in arts programs in New Hampshire. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support arts and cultural education programs that encourage creativity, develop new arts skills and foster academic success for young people (K-12). The overall goal of this...

Award for Technology that Benefits Humanity

Deadline: 04/06/2012
Awards are available for individuals, organizations or companies that make use of technology as a means to enhance the quality of life among people all across the USA. The award is given in order to reward the accomplishments of those who have positively impacted the human condition across...

Grants for Civic Projects Nationwide

Deadline: 04/06/2012
Grants of up to $1,000 are available to support community-based volunteer projects nationwide. Community members are encouraged to collaborate to solve problems and bring about meaningful change within their communities. Eligible projects should aim to accomplish a lot with very little money...

Grants to Promote Non-Profits that Encourage Youth Outdoor Participation

Deadline: 04/06/2012
Grants of up to $2,500 are available to non-profit organizations across the country that encourage youth to spend more time outdoors by providing programs that focus primarily on: (a) creating more connections between children and nature, (b) increasing access to both front & backcountry recreation,...

Grants to Promote the Incorporation of Video Games into Classrooms

Deadline: 04/06/2012
Grants of up to $40,000 are available to eligible K-12 teachers, schools, and school districts that propose the most innovative and effective ways to incorporate video games into the classroom environment. Proposals will be judged on their ability to utilize computer and video games to strengthen...

Grants for Design and Planning of Sports Facilities in Disadvantaged Areas in the U.S.

Deadline: 04/06/2012
Grants of up to $8,000 in value are being awarded to non profit organizations in urban, economically disadvantaged areas to help plan a soccer facility. The grant will be given in the form of credit to be used for the design and planning of the soccer facility with the Foundation's supplier,...

Grants for Land, Water and Energy Conservation

Deadline: 04/02/2012
Non-profit organizations nationwide, as well as certified National Audubon Society groups are welcome to apply for grants for programs or projects that promote conservation. The goal of the funding is to support activities that create a change in people's behavior toward the environment or...

Grants to Promote Increased Physical Activity for Children

Deadline: 04/02/2012
A nationwide grant program invites schools, teachers, and technology developers to apply for prizes in recognition of their innovative physical activity programs for children between the ages of 5 and 12. Programming goals should include increasing the quality of physical activity and furthering...

Nationwide Grants for Entities to Increase and Improve Computerized Health Record Maintenance

Deadline: 04/02/2012
Grants will be awarded to eligible organizations for projects that help increase and improve the use of electronic health information. Specifically, two projects, designed to support maternal and child health, will be funded through this opportunity; the first will involve immunization records;...

Grants to Improve Welfare of Farm Animals

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants of up to $1,500 are available nationwide for farmers who wish to upgrade the quality of care given to their farm animals. Farm animals include both poultry and livestock. The goal of the funding is to alleviate the financial burden on farmers who wish to take better care of their animals....

Grants to Support Reforestation in Multiple States

Letter of Intent Due: 02/15/2012
Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants of up to $350,000 will be awarded to organizations involved in reforestation in multiple states. Goals of this funding opportunity include reestablishing forestation of native trees; restoration and maintenance of the understory; species recovery; assisting local organizations to accept...

Grants for Therapeutic Massage for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Non-profit organizations registered in the United States, as well as charitable groups in other countries, are eligible to apply for grants that enable underserved sectors of society to benefit from therapeutic massage. The goal of the funding is to provide massages for marginalized groups...

Grants to Promote Baseball in the US and Internationally

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants of approximately $39,000 are available to non-profit organizations working to further the game of baseball in the US, Canada and specific countries internationally. Grant funds may be used to offset the following expenses: equipment, uniforms, tournament fees and ground transportation....

Grants to Support Health and Wellness Initiatives in Multiple States

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants are available for non-profits that focus on health and wellness in communities in which the parent company of the Foundation operates. The purpose of these grants is to improve quality of life by supporting health and wellness initiatives in those local communities. Grants will only...

Grants to Support Historic Preservation and Environmental Conservation Projects in Acworth

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants of up to $3,000 are available to support non-profit organizations in New Hampshire that provide projects to benefit the citizens of the town of Acworth in the areas of: (a) conservation of natural resources, and (b) historic preservation projects that protect, preserve, and restore historic...

Awards to Recognize and Honor Programs Impacting the Lives of Children

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Awards for up to $50,000 to recognize and honor programs impacting the lives of children. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to ensure that high quality programs that serve children receive support and attention throughout the world. Through this RFP awards in the following three categories...

Awards To Be Given for Creative Elderly Programs

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Nominees are being accepted for a national award for programs that implement academic theory to benefit seniors and address their health issues. Winners will receive $1,000. Nominees should have programs that fulfill the following criteria: Creativity in project design; Documented outcomes...

Grants to Beautify Public Property New Hampshire Communities

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants of $50 to $200 are being awarded to beautify and enhance the local landscape in New Hampshire. Qualified organizations, community and civic groups, schools, businesses and individuals in Exeter, Stratham, and surrounding communities can receive funding for gardening materials including...

Environmental Grants for New Hampshire Entities to Enhance Their Communities

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants of up to $200 are available to New Hampshire entities to establish gardens and beautify their communities. Initiatives in the Exeter, Stratham, and surrounding area can receive funding to plant trees, shrubs, and other vegetation in order to enhance the neighborhood. Applications will...

Travel Grants to Attend an International Judicial Conference in Europe

Deadline: 04/01/2012
Grants of $1,200 are being awarded to support travel to and participation in an international judicial conference in Europe. Individuals and organizations involved in court administration, including judges and court staff, can apply for funding to help them attend the conference, which will...

Awards to Recognize People Positively Impacting Education Throughout the World

Deadline: 03/31/2012
Awards to recognize people positively impacting education throughout the world. The purpose of this funding is to honor a demonstrable commitment to education, such as universities, schools, colleges, teachers’ organizations, research facilities, international organizations, governments,...

Grants to Preserve Historical Film Material

Letter of Intent Due: 02/10/2012
Deadline: 03/30/2012
Non-profit organizations and public institutions nationwide are eligible to apply for grants that will enable them to preserve culturally and historically significant film materials. The funding is provided solely for preservation costs and may not be used for staffing or operational costs....

Grants to Support Activities that Promote Empathy in Education

Deadline: 03/30/2012
Grants are available for parents, principals, students and teachers for programs and projects that advance empathy in education. The goal of the funding is to support activities that enable youth to develop the ability to empathize with others so that the world at large will become a more tolerant...

Grants to Promote Quality Arts and Culture Programs and Civic Activities

Deadline: 03/30/2012
Grants are available for local New Hampshire non-profits that provide high quality, innovative arts and culture programs that enhance the lives of community residents. The purpose of these grants is to reward non-profit arts organizations that have demonstrated a continued commitment to enriching...

Awards for Young Business Owners that Provide Economic Opportunities to Low-Income Americans

Deadline: 03/30/2012
Grants of up to $40,000 (over two years) are available to recognize young entrepreneurs that have worked to establish financially viable businesses which offer opportunities for low-income individuals in America to enhance their economic security. The purpose of these grants is to support...

Award to Recognize Non-Profits that Provide Humanitarian Aid Projects

Deadline: 03/30/2012
Nominations are being accepted from non-profit organizations nationwide for an award to recognize non-profits engaged in extraordinary work to alleviate human suffering. The purposes of these grants are to recognize and reward non-profits providing humanitarian aid projects that have a long-term...

Grants to Provide Training and Services to Address Abuse Against Older Women

Deadline: 03/29/2012
Grants of up to $400,000 will be awarded to organizations nationwide that address issues of assault/abuse on older women, age 50 and up. Government and non-government agencies can receive funding for programs which: train relevant personnel how to recognize, respond to, and investigate elder...

Nationwide Grants for Organizations Providing Temporary Housing To Abuse/Assault Victims

Deadline: 03/29/2012
Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded to organizations nationwide to provide transitional housing and related support services to female victims of abuse and assault. Government and other organizations with a record of providing support services to victims of sexual assault, domestic violence,...

Grants to Support Innovative Public Health Research Approaches

Letter of Intent Due: 03/06/2012
Deadline: 03/27/2012
Grants of up to $200,000 are available for non-profit organizations and government public health agencies that engage in innovative approaches to conducting research on the delivery and quality of public health services within communities, and the resulting impact on population health. The...

Grants to Increase Funding for Grant Making Institutions in the U.S.A.

Deadline: 03/27/2012
Grants to increase funding for grant making institutions in the U.S.A. The overall goal of the funding agency is to collaborate with community-based organizations to identify and implement best practices in delivery of services. The purpose of the available funding is to direct resources to...

Grants to Effect Policy Changes for
the Underprivileged and Workers

Letter of Intent Due: 01/26/2012
Deadline: 03/26/2012
Grants are available to non-profit organizations nationwide that seek to improve the conditons of underprivileged individuals who are caught up in the prison system or who need support in the work place. In particular, these grants will provide needed funding to organizations focused on creating...

Grants to Address Needs of Underserved People Throughout the World

Deadline: 03/26/2012
Grants for up to $4,000 to address vital human needs and promote development throughout the world. This funding will support new and innovative solutions, as well as major development challenges. Funding will support advocating for political and legislative change, fundraising for larger organizations,...

Vehicles for 501(c)(3) Non-Profits with Innovative Projects and Services

Deadline: 03/26/2012
Vehicles, valued up to $40,000, as well as $1,000 grants will be donated to non-profit organizations across the United States that provide a wide range of high-quality, innovative programs or services that enhance the quality of life for Americans. The purpose of these awards is to recognize...

Grants to Further the Fight Against HIV and AIDS

Deadline: 03/23/2012
Grants are available to non-profit organizations throughout the United States, with particular interest in smaller communities and rural areas, for their efforts to overcome HIV and AIDS. Funds may be used for care and direct services, education and research. This grant is intended for organizations...

Grants to Help Non Profit's in the U.S. Build and Maintain a Website

Deadline: 03/23/2012
Grants are being awarded to non profit organizations to build and maintain a new or redesigned professional website. Federally-recognized nonprofits can apply for the service, which is valued at between $10,000 and $20,000. Organizations must be able to contribute half of the cost of the services...

Cash Awards to Recognize Significant
Contributions Made By Older Adults

Deadline: 03/22/2012
Recognition awards of $100,000 will be given to individuals 60 years or older who have made a significant contribution to society, within the past 15 years, as part of a second career. Work for which candidates are rewarded can have been done in a variety of organizations, both non-profit...

Grants to Improve the Public Workforce System

Deadline: 03/22/2012
Grants for eligible applicants that propose innovative approaches to the design and delivery of employment and training services. The purpose of these grants is to generate long-term improvements in the performance of the public workforce system, both in terms of outcomes for jobseekers and...

Grants for Documentaries about Tribal Nations

Deadline: 03/16/2012
Grants are available nationwide for independent and public television producers and film and video makers for projects to be broadcast on public television that portray the culture, history and values of Native Americans. The content of the film should also be appropriate subject matter that...

Grant Award for Efforts to Unite Youth and Seniors to Effect Positive Change

Deadline: 03/16/2012
Award for $100,000 to recognize individuals and organizations working to unite communities. The purpose of this award is to highlight efforts to unite multiple generations, especially seniors and youth, to bring about positive and lasting changes in their community. The Foundation believes...

Awards to Develop Alzheimer's Diagnostic Tools

Deadline: 03/16/2012
Awards of $25,000 to five finalists and $175,000 to one winner are available to all residents of the U.S. for medical tool inventions that will better monitor the process of Alzheimer's disease. The tools should be cost-effective, and should be easily used to assess memory, mood, thinking and...

Grants to Support the Building or Completing of Playground Spaces

Deadline: 03/16/2012
Grants of $15,000 are available for qualifying organizations that are seeking to build playgrounds in communities. Organizations must demonstrate the impact that the playground and project will have on the community, and the capacity to engage the community in planning and building the playground....

Grants to Support Animal Shelters in the United States

Deadline: 03/16/2012
Grants for up to $500 to support animal shelters in the United States. The Foundation seeks to provide support for the many individuals and groups who are dedicated to the prevention of homelessness for companion pets everywhere. Through this RFP, animal care and control and shelter organizations...

Grants for Excellence in Humanitarian Activities

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Grants are available for projects that are humanitarian in nature and bring positive results to varied populations across the globe. Recipients in the past have been people that have traveled great distances in order to reach communities that have very little exposure to the developments in...

Research Grants to Study Workforce
Efficiency in the United States

Letter of Intent Due: 11/30/2011
Deadline: 03/15/2012
Research grants for up to $40,000 to study workforce efficiency in the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to thoroughly research and implement effective methods to improve productivity and work conditions for employees throughout the country. The purpose of the available funding...

Awards for Outstanding Library
Public Relations Efforts

Deadline: 03/15/2012
An award is available to honor a library for its creative programming in expanding its public relations activities within its community. The librarian chosen to receive the award will be honored at a very prestigious, annual event which is known for its atmosphere, and is considered to be one...

Grants for Projects that Assist
Jewish Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Grants totaling $200,000 are available to non-profit organizations for projects worldwide that support Jewish individuals with disabilities. Awards are allotted for innovative programming that provides services and advocacy for this population. Project submissions should focus on methods of...

Grants to Promote Under-Recognized Artists

Letter of Intent Due: 02/01/2012
Deadline: 03/15/2012
Grants are available nationwide for non-profit organizations and fiscal sponsors for projects that create opportunities for artists who are not well known to gain public exposure. The goal of the funding is to enable under-recognized visual artists to become well known in their respective communities....

Awards to Recognize Organizations and Businesses at the Forefront of Immigrant Integration in the U.S.

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Awards of $50,000 will be granted to organizations and businesses nationwide that have had a significant impact on the success of immigrant integration in the United States. These awards will honor those who have worked to create stronger and more united communities by helping to establish...

Grants for Non-Profits Addressing Cardiovascular Health Issues

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Grants of up to $1.5 million (per program) are available to non-profits running charitable programs within the US to bolster general knowledge of, and overall health of, the cardiovascular system. The programs should benefit the residents of the US and its territories. Funds may be given to...

Grants for Individuals to Study and Volunteer in Israel

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Scholarships of up to $5,000 are being awarded to individuals, aged 18-30, for the opportunity to study and volunteer in Israel. Applicants must plan to complete a full year of study in a co-educational institution of higher learning in Israel. First priority will be given to students who demonstrate...

Grants to Support New Initiatives that Address the Field of Social Finance

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 are available to eligible non-profits that are in need of seed money for new initiatives that offer innovative solutions to furthering the field of social finance, or address the issues of: food and agriculture, education and the arts, or ecological stewardship....

Grants to Promote Social Justice Programs Aimed at Women's Rights in the Workforce

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Grants are available to non-profit organizations that promote workers' rights and have an impact on social justice. Grants are also available to unions, union councils, and union federations that provide programs, projects, and organizing campaigns that benefit women - particularly younger...

Grants to Develop Innovative Practices in K-12 Education throughout the U.S.

Deadline: 03/15/2012
Grants of up to $35,000 are available to non-profit organizations throughout the United States that develop innovative and effective practices in K-12 education, with special interest in both (a) curricular and school reform initiatives and (b) professional development opportunities for teachers,...

Grants to Raise Awareness of the
History of American Music

Deadline: 03/14/2012
Grants are available for non-profit organizations and libraries for programs that educate the public about the development of American music. The Federal government seeks to promote the viewing of a documentary that describes the development of popular American music beginning with blues and...

Grants to Promote Forest Sustainability Through Conservation of Water Resources

Deadline: 03/14/2012
Grants totaling up to $85,000 are available for collaborations between at least two non-profits that provide conservation projects which focus on the role of supporting water resources in order to sustain forests. Though priority will be given to projects which focus on the topic of water resources,...

Grants for Israel Advocacy Projects in Universities and Colleges

Deadline: 03/12/2012
Grants of up to $7,500 will be given to college students for projects that help the image and perception of Israel on campus. Awards will be granted for initiatives that help create, implement and evaluate strategic projects that aim to portray a more positive view of Israel. Programming should...

Scholarships Awards for Youth from the U.S. to Attend Summer Camps and Programs in Israel

Deadline: 03/12/2012
Scholarships are being awarded to help youth from the U.S. attend camps and yearly programs in Israel. Qualified applicants can receive funding to help them attend programs that include: academic or informal study, Hebrew language Ulpan and intensive volunteering experience that will help youth...

Grants for Police and Community Partnerships to Create Safer Neighborhoods

Deadline: 03/11/2012
Grants are available nationwide for programs and projects that help create safer neighborhoods through crime reduction. The Foundation seeks to support the combined efforts of both the police and community groups as they partner together to create innovative solutions to neighborhood safety...

Grants for Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation

Deadline: 03/10/2012
Non-profit organizations across the United States are eligible for grants for environmental projects that benefit the Earth, the economy, and people. The Foundation seeks to support those projects that involve communities, and promote environmental awareness as well as energy conservation...

Scholarships for Non-Profit Employees Worldwide to Attend Industry Conference

Deadline: 03/07/2012
Needs-based scholarships are being awarded to employees of non-profit organizations worldwide to cover the registration costs of an upcoming conference on charitable giving. The conference, to be held in San Francisco, in early April, will focus on reaching young donors through technological...

Grants to Improve Math and Science Education for Children and Youth Throughout the United States

Deadline: 03/05/2012
Large grants to improve math and science education for children and youth throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding is to address key issues pertaining to student achievement in mathematics and science. Projects are expected to raise the achievement levels of all students and...

Awards for Superior Fundraisers Helping in the Fight Against Cancer

Deadline: 03/05/2012
Awards will be given to individuals and firms who are involved with raising funds to help in the fight against cancer, and/or support of cancer patient care programs. Nominees may be from anywhere with in the United States and should have demonstrated behavior and actions that separates them...

Grants to Create Dance Opportunities for Underserved Children in the United States

Deadline: 03/05/2012
Grants for up to $20,000 to create dance opportunities for underserved children in the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide dance education programs to children in low-income areas and disadvantaged communities. Through this RFP, the Foundation seeks to give...

Grants to Improve Health Regimens Among
Young People with Type 1 Diabetes

Letter of Intent Due: 02/02/2012
Deadline: 03/02/2012
Grants are available for programs and projects that will encourage young people with Type 1 diabetes to stick to their individual regimens and be consistent with doses and timing of medication. Priority funding is for those projects that will inspire young people to take responsibility for...

Grants to Further Recycling Initiatives in Schools and Communities Across America

Deadline: 03/02/2012
Grants in the form of recycling bins are available for non-profits, government agencies, colleges and universities, religious organizations, and schools that promote recycling. The purpose of these grants is to further recycling initiatives by providing recycling bins to grant recipients for...

Grants to Support Health, Education, Environment, and Economic Development Initiatives in the US

Deadline: 03/02/2012
Grants of at least $25,000 are available for non-profit organizations that serve the people of a particular state or region in the U.S. by providing programs in the areas of: Education, Workforce Development/Economic Opportunity, Environmental Sustainability, and Health and Wellness. Additional...

Grants to Support Food-Related Initiatives that Benefit Low Income Communities

Deadline: 03/02/2012
Grants are available to community-based organizations that both: (a) provide food-related initiatives that address one or more of the following issues: public health, nutrition education, food access, urban agriculture, family farming, environmental justice, local business development, and...

Grants to Help Arts and Cultural Organizations
Maintain their Physical Assets

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Grants to help arts and cultural organizations maintain their important physical assets. The purpose of these grants is to help organizations build financial reserves to meet short- and long-term operating expenses associated with maintaining their buildings. Eligible organizations may apply...

Grants to Support Community Improvement
Programs Across the United States

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to non-profits nationwide (with priority given to Illinois organizations) for a variety of projects that support and enhance our communities. Activities in the following areas of interest will be considered for funding: civics, arts and culture, education,...

Grants to Develop the Arts in Local Neighborhoods

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Grants are available for programs and projects that enhance the quality of life of the nation's citizens through development of the arts. The goal of the funding is to use art as a means to bring life back into settled communities, as well as to bolster local economies and create a sense of...

Awards for Significant Contributions Toward Society

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Awards are available nationwide for individuals under 25 years of age for an outstanding project that has brought about a significant benefit to a sector of society. The $10,000 award is given to up to 5 young people to be used as a community grant. Of the 5 finalists in the award competition,...

Grants to Provide Services for Special Needs Children

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded to entities in multiple states to provide for the healthcare of special needs children. Eligible programs provide the following six services/outcomes: (1) support the families of these children; (2) provide for coordination of care; (3) ensure adequate...

Grants to Support Library Services

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Grants are available nationwide to support library services. Eligible applicants include Native Americans such as Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations. The grants are not competitive and the funding will be divided equally among the different...

Grants to Facilitate Economic
and Workforce Opportunities

Letter of Intent Due: 02/01/2012
Deadline: 03/01/2012
Grants to facilitate economic and workforce opportunities for people in North America. The purpose of this funding is to support efforts that protect, promote and create good jobs with living wages for workers, including low-wage workers, in the United States and Mexico so that workers on both...

Grants for Large, Established Social Entrepreneurship Organizations Worldwide

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Awards will be given to large, established social entrepreneurship organizations worldwide in order to help them take their work to the next level. Proposals will be considered from organizations addressing a variety of issues including: economic and social equality, environmental sustainability,...

Grants to Improve Community Living Through the Arts

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Grants for up to $150,000 to improve community living through the arts. Through this RFP, creative projects that contribute toward the livability of communities and help transform them into lively, beautiful, and sustainable places with the arts at their core will be funded. The funding agency...

Grants for Dance Productions Nationwide

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Choreographers, artists, and companies are eligible to apply for funding for dance projects that will tour nationally. The funding is provided to support the costs of developing the new work, and is granted through a highly competitive process. Awards can only be given to organizations with...

Grants for Environmental Education and Advocacy

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Non-profit organizations are welcome to apply for funding for programs and projects that focus on environmental education, advocacy, or initiation. The Foundation seeks to support activities that encourage youth to become future environmental activists, work towards a sustainable future, or...

Grants for Organizations Working to Protect Vulnerable Children

Deadline: 03/01/2012
Non-profit organizations operating both nationally or internationally, are eligible to apply for funding for programs and projects that provide assistance to children in need of protection. The goal of the funding is to promote activities that protect vulnerable children throughout the world...

Grants for Non-Profits to Empower Communities
to Address Environmental Health Concerns

Deadline: 02/29/2012
Competitive grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to non-profits nationwide for programs which empower communities to address environmental and health issues affecting them. Organizations can receive assistance for collaborative projects to educate the community about the problems they face,...

Grants to Increase Bicycling Nationwide

Deadline: 02/29/2012
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to organizations and agencies nationwide that are dedicated to supporting biking. This funding opportunity will support two types of initiatives. The first initiative focuses on projects that increase the availability and accessibility of bike paths and...

Grants to Enhance the Lives
of Injured Service Members

Letter of Intent Due: 01/15/2012
Deadline: 02/29/2012
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 for non-profits that provide programs that enhance the lives of injured army service members and their families. These grants are intended to support programs that fall into the Fund's four core service areas: Mind, Body, Economic Empowerment, and Engagement....

Grants to Assist Healthcare Agencies in Obtaining Federal Funding

Deadline: 02/29/2012
Grants for up to $30,000 to assist states in receiving healthcare funding. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide state and local government agencies with the tools and manpower to submit competitive applications for federal funding. As part of the federal government's Affordable...

Grants for Youth-led Projects that Impact People, Communities, or the Earth

Deadline: 02/29/2012
Grants are available nationwide for young people ranging in age from five to eighteen (5-18) for programs and projects that benefit individuals, communities or the environment. The Foundation seeks to support projects that are innovative, creative, can be carried out by youth and make a positive...

National Grants for Community Service, Environment, Animal Welfare, and Arts and Literacy

Deadline: 02/29/2012
Grant awards of up to $5,000 are available, nationwide, for individuals that are associated with non profits and known for their exceptional giving in at least one of the following specific areas; community service, environmental, animal welfare, and arts and literacy. In addition to the monetary...

Grants to Help Communities Maintain Playgrounds

Deadline: 02/29/2012
Grants of $750 are available to communities that have maintained their playgrounds and are in need of funding to continue to maintain their playgrounds. The purpose of these grants is to help communities maintain their playgrounds by providing funding to make them cleaner, safer and more inviting...

Grants to Support Farming Communities
Across America

Deadline: 02/28/2012
Grants for up to $20,000 for eligible non-profits in order to encourage the growth of farming communities across the United States. The purposes of these grants are to: (a) provide basic education support designed to improve education in farming communities around the world, including supporting...

National Grants to Help Address Unmet Information Needs of Communities

Deadline: 02/27/2012
Matching fund grants of between $20,000 to $20,000,000 are available throughout the US for projects that build information opportunities. Organizations must identify and fulfill information gaps in their communities and propose solutions to fill the gaps in three specific areas: Journalism...

Grants to Expand the Field of Architecture

Deadline: 02/25/2012
Grants for up to $30,000 for non-profit organizations and educational institutions that focus on architecture. The mission of the Foundation is to investigate and exchange ideas about architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society. Therefore, the Foundation will award funding...

Nationwide Grants for the Performance and
Dissemination of Serious American Music

Letter of Intent Due: 01/27/2012
Deadline: 02/24/2012
Grants are available to publicly supported non-profit organizations dedicated to the furtherance of serious music. Funding is available to enhance public appreciation of serious American music and encourage its performance, preservation, and dissemination in general, and the works of Virgil...

Grants for Community-Based Environmental Projects Nationwide

Deadline: 02/24/2012
Grants of up to $1,500 are available to non-profits nationwide for community-based environmental programs. A variety of projects to enhance the community and foster community spirit will be funded, such as rehabilitation of green areas for community recreation, and community gardens such as...

Grants to Promote the Sustainability of Arts in Healthcare Programs

Deadline: 02/24/2012
Grants are available to assist non-profit arts organizations and health care facilities across the country in developing or sustaining their arts in healthcare programs. The goals of these grants are to assist non-profits by supporting: program planning/strategic planning; artist training;...

Grants to Facilitate Interest in Books and Reading in the U.S.A.

Deadline: 02/21/2012
Grants for up to $2,500 to facilitate interest in books and reading throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support a wide range of creative and innovative programs that meet the aforementioned goal. The Foundation will award a number of prizes to individuals...

Grant Awards for Organizations or Individuals Promoting and Sustaining a Love of Reading

Deadline: 02/21/2012
Grant prizes are available nationwide for individuals or organizations with programs and projects that inspire people to develop a passion for reading. The goal of the funding is to create a passionate and lifelong bond between people and books. The Foundation prioritizes projects that demonstrate...

Grants for Student-Led Groups
Focused on Community Service

Deadline: 02/20/2012
Grants are available for student-led campus groups for programs and projects that make a significant and meaningful contribution to communities outside of their campus area. The goal of the funding is to support those groups that have impacted positively on society and feel a sense of responsibility...

Grants for Music Education in Schools

Deadline: 02/17/2012
Grants of $6,000 are available for non-profit organizations or schools all across the country with low-income student bodies for programs and projects that support music education. The goal of the funding is to enable school-aged children to gain exposure to music education within their regular...

Grants to Promote Conservation and Improvement of the Environment

Deadline: 02/17/2012
Grants for up to $2,500 to promote environment conservation and improvement in the U.S.A. The purpose of the available funding is to support environmental projects undertaken by non-profit organizations and public entities, in partnership with the funding agency's employees and retirees. Projects...

Nationwide Grants for Hands-On School Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 02/17/2012
Public schools and associated parent organizations nationwide can apply for grants of up to $5,000 for indoor/outdoor projects that enhance the facility and/or the landscape in communities where the grantor does business. Funds can be used for projects such as nature trails, vegetable gardens,...

Grants to Improve Environmental Conservation

Deadline: 02/15/2012
Grants for up to $40,000 to improve environmental conservation in the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to protect wildlife throughout the country. The purpose of this funding is to develop community capacity to sustain local natural resources for future generations by providing...

Scholarship Awards for Post High-school Students
for Religious Studies in Israel

Deadline: 02/15/2012
Scholarship awards are available for Jewish individuals from the diaspora for a year of traditional Jewish studies in Israel. Qualified post-high school men and women attending a recognized program in Israel are invited to apply. Preference will be given to those students showing academic promise...

Grants to Engage Youth in Water-Based Recreational Sports in the United States

Deadline: 02/15/2012
Grants for up to $2,500 to engage youth in water-based recreational sports in the United States. The purpose of this funding is to support youth-developed, pioneering projects and initiatives that will result in increased paddling participation. The Foundation seeks to empower an upcoming generation...

Grants for the Development of Victim Assistance Personnel

Deadline: 02/14/2012
Grants of $35,000 are available for the development of academies that provide comprehensive training and education opportunities for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals who routinely work with victims of crime. The purpose of...

Grants to Improve Healthcare for the Underserved Worldwide

Deadline: 02/13/2012
Grants totaling $4,000,000 will be awarded to organizations worldwide that help improve general healthcare services for underprivileged and underserved populations in communities where the parent company's employees live and work. In particular, this funding opportunity will support programs...

Grants to Facilitate Exercise Programs for Youth in the United States

Deadline: 02/13/2012
Grants for up to $500 to facilitate exercise programs for youth in the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support running and fitness programs for youth that are both accessible and free. Programs should be designed to make it easy to organize and run. Events must...

Performing Arts Grants for Programs
Featuring Latin American Artists

Deadline: 02/10/2012
Grants of up to $25,000 per presenter will be provided to arts organization nationwide, including those in U.S. territories, to bring contemporary and traditional Latin American dance, music, and theater presentations to the United States. Consortia of performing organizations are encouraged...

Grants for Jewish Organizations in Support of Youth, Family, Educational Programs, and Ethiopian Absorption in Israel

Deadline: 02/10/2012
Grants are being awarded to support Jewish organizations and activities, predominantly those addressing issues regarding youth, family life, poverty and Ethiopian immigration to Israel. Proposals should be innovative, progressive in thought, and demonstrate the ability to build for the future...

International Grants to Support Education Research

Deadline: 02/10/2012
Grants of up to $40,000 are being awarded for education-based research to support the improvement of educational systems throughout the world. Funding is provided for teams to conduct specific research into how education influences society and economic well-being, teaching methodology, and...

Grants for Contemporary Documentaries

Deadline: 02/09/2012
Grants are available for filmmakers across the world to enable them to produce documentaries that take contemporary issues and make them open to the public. The Foundation seeks to promote a diverse exchange of ideas across different sectors of society in order to generate social tolerance...

Grants to US Professionals and Scholars
for Programs in Israel

Deadline: 02/08/2012
Grants are available for professionals in the U.S. to attend seminars and provide consultations in Israel. U.S. academics and experts will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of educational activities including lecturing to college students, as well as participating in workshops,...

Federal Funds for Training Housing Counselors

Deadline: 02/07/2012
Federal funds of up to $665,000 are available to non-profits involved with training housing counselors to advise on various topics related to homes and their surroundings. Funds should be used to increase the quality and standardization of home counseling. Training should include topics such...

Grants for Sports Programs for Women and Girls

Deadline: 02/06/2012
Grants are available for sports-based programs that include underserved female participants from foreign countries as well as female citizens of the United States. The goal of the funding is to both support activities that expose women and girls to the culture of the U.S., as well as to empower...

Grants to Increase Peaceful Relationships Between
the USA and Other Countries Through Sports

Deadline: 02/03/2012
Grants are available for sport-based programs that connect American youth ages 7-17 with children of similar ages from selected foreign countries. The goal of the funding is to create a positive relationship between the United States and participating countries. Proposals for two-way exchanges...

Grants for Legal Services to Needy Communities

Deadline: 02/03/2012
Grants are available nationwide for organizations to provide legal services to communities in need. The Foundation prioritizes funding for projects that are innovative, easy to implement, and well conceived. In selecting projects for funding, the Foundation is guided by a commitment to supporting...

Grants to Bring Digital Media Tools to Underrepresented Communities

Deadline: 02/03/2012
Grants are available internationally for both individuals and groups for projects that strengthen the ability of underrepresented communities to make use of digital media tools. The goal of the funding is to provide support to groups that do not have access to larger funding opportunities and...

Grants to Promote Literacy Nationwide

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to organizations nationwide to (re)ignite interest in reading and literature through month-long programs and activities in their communities. Programs will promote one book or the works of a single poet (from eligible selections) through a broad range...

Grants for Research into Causes and Treatment
of Disturbances in Eating Behavior

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants totaling $16,000,000 will be awarded to individual researchers in the U.S., Canada and Israel who are working to understand unhealthy disturbances in eating behaviors. The goal of this funding opportunity is to help fast track research in this area with the expectation of developing...

Grants for Community-Based Literary Programs

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants for up to $20,000 for organizations to develop programs promoting reading and cultural enrichment through literature. Funding will be provided to develop and implement a literary program with community involvement and activities connected to a chosen book or poet from a preselected list....

Grants to Promote Innovation in
Libraries and Museums in the U.S.A.

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants for up to $25,000 to encourage innovation in libraries and museums throughout the United States. The overall goal of the funding agency is to improve services and access to the aforementioned institutions. The purpose of the available funding is to assist qualified organizations in addressing...

Research Fellowship for History Scholars

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Fellowships are being awarded for a program of advanced Jewish history studies in New York City. Selected Ph.D. students will receive awards of $15,000 and access to valuable resources and library collections in order to perform research on original topics. Fellows must participate in fellowship...

Grants for Historical Preservation in the United States

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants for up to $10,000 for historical preservation projects throughout the United States. The purpose of the funding is to assist in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Historic interiors refer to the decorative and structural aspects of design inside...

Grants for Historical Environment Preservation

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants for up to $10,000 for historical environment preservation throughout the country. The fund aims to save historic environments in order to foster an appreciation of our nation’s diverse cultural heritage and to preserve and revitalize the livability of the nation’s communities. Grants...

Grants to Improve the Quality of Life
in New England Communities

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants to improve the quality of life in New England. This funding opportunity will support projects in the following areas: health, animals, visual arts, land conservation and historic preservation. The Fund also makes grants in support of capital projects and purchases to social service and...

Grants for Environmental Awareness and Protection in Vermont and New Hampshire

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Non-profit organizations located in selected counties of New Hampshire and Vermont are eligible to apply for programs and projects that increase environmental awareness and responsibility. The goal of the funding is to support activities that educate local residents about the importance of...

Grants to Support Public Skateparks in Low Income Areas Throughout the U.S.

Deadline: 02/01/2012
National grants are available in the range of $1,000 to $25,000, to build long lasting, no entrance fee skateparks in low income areas for at-risk youth. Funding is provided to encourage and facilitate the design, development, construction, and operation phases of new skateboard parks. Grassroots...

Grants to Provide Rich Cultural Activities for Children and Families of Diverse Backgrounds

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants of $500 to provide rich cultural activities for children and families of diverse backgrounds. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support literacy programs that reach out to Asian Pacific American (APA) and American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) children and their families. The...

Nationwide Grants to Recognize and Reward Outstanding Teachers

Deadline: 02/01/2012
Grants of up to $20,000 are available for outstanding U.S.-based teachers who demonstrate exemplary educational practices in family learning and parent engagement. The purpose of these grants is to reward and recognize the positive impact of teachers who are working in innovative ways to help...

Award to Recognize a Leader of a Non-Profit
Organization Making a Large Scale Impact

Deadline: 01/31/2012
Award to recognize a leader of a non-profit organization making a large scale impact. The Foundation is committed to advancing the common good in America and around the world. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to award an individual whose leadership in or with the non-profit community...

Grants to Implement Educational Programs for Low-Income Hispanic Populations

Deadline: 01/31/2012
**Extended Deadline!** Grants of $50,000 are available to non-profit organizations nationwide to assist Hispanic families break the cycle of poverty through a unique educational program. Qualified organizations serving low-income Hispanic families can receive funding to implement this program...

Awards to Recognize Programs that Provide Opportunities
to Underserved Youth in the U.S.A.

Deadline: 01/31/2012
Awards for up to $10,000 to recognize outstanding after-school programs that provide opportunities for underserved youth. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to honor out-of-school arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America's young people, particularly those...

Grants to Support the Study of Underwater Life

Deadline: 01/31/2012
Grants are available nationwide for programs and projects that involve the study of underwater sea life. The Foundation encourages and supports underwater science, environmental projects, and education. The Foundation will fund and assist worthwhile projects that will enrich mankind's understanding...

Grants to Promote Higher Literacy Rates Among Youth

Deadline: 01/31/2012
Grants of up to $300,000 to support colleges, universities, organizations, and agencies that provide game-changing innovations with the potential to dramatically improve reading skills and increase literacy rates among primary grade children. The purpose of these grants is to partner with eligible...

Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Society

Deadline: 01/31/2012
Awards are available for young people age 5-25 who have made significant contributions toward making the world a better place to live. The awards will be given out to 25 nominees who have played a significant role in bringing out a change for the better in society at large. Areas of focus may...

Grants to Assist Non-Profits with Publicity and Marketing Services

Deadline: 01/31/2012
**Extended Deadline!** Non-profit organizations throughout the United States are eligible to apply for in-kind grants that provide them with public relations services. The goal of the funding is to assist small non-profit organizations that may be dealing with the difficulties resulting from...

Grants for Programs that Promote Sustainability in the Food Industry

Deadline: 01/31/2012
A grant of $5,000 is available nationwide for an individual or an organization with a program or project that promotes food service sustainability. The goal of the funding is to support those activities within the food service industry that benefit both the consumer as well as the environment....

Grants to Upgrade Health Care Services

Deadline: 01/27/2012
Grants are available for programs and projects that will enable citizens across the country to receive better health care services. Priority funding is for the creation of programs that will succeed in bringing about the desired results within the first six months of the programs initiation....

Nationwide Grants for Programs that Assist Caregivers

Deadline: 01/27/2012
Grants will be awarded to non-profits nationwide for programs that assist caregivers in their community. Up to $10,000 will be provided to entities with established programs, to help them start a new program addressing the needs of family caregivers; awardees will adapt identified best practices...

Grants to Support Women in the
Field of Creative Journalism

Deadline: 01/27/2012
Grants are available for women for new and innovative projects in the field of journalism. The goal of the funding is to support a female's initiative in making a significant contribution to the world of journalism by enabling better access to news services in any given area or community. The...

Grants for Job Training in the Field of Conservation

Deadline: 01/27/2012
Grants are available for non-profit organizations nationwide for programs and projects that provide youth with job training in the field of conservation. The goal of the funding is to expose youth to the career opportunities that exist within the natural world and encourage them to contemplate...

Nationwide Grants for Youth-Oriented Events to
Raise Awareness of the Dangers of Smoking

Deadline: 01/27/2012
Grants of up to $1,000 are available for youth-oriented events nationwide that advocate for smoking cessation. This funding opportunity supports activities involving youth to raise awareness of the problems inherent in smoking and take aim at the companies promoting tobacco use. Criteria for...

Grants to Promote Peace in the World

Deadline: 01/27/2012
Grants of $10,000 will be awarded to 100 projects by undergraduate students, International Houses and Future Generations to design and implement grassroots projects that promote peace. Students are encouraged to use creative techniques to reveal the root causes of strife among parties and design...

Grants to Facilitate Small Business Development

Deadline: 01/25/2012
Grants to facilitate small business development and growth throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide subsidized professional staff to assist in improving the efficiency of local businesses. These grants are designed for small businesses and non-profit...

Grants to Increase the Study of and Interest
in Agricultural Sciences in the US

Letter of Intent Due: 11/30/2011
Deadline: 01/20/2012
Grants for up to $300,000 for educational institutions across the US. The overall goal of the organization offering this grant is to 1) ensure a competent food and agriculture workforce in addition to agricultural sciences 2) to improve the economic health and viability of rural communities...

Grants for Non-profits Nationwide to Assist U.S. Veterans

Deadline: 01/20/2012
Grants are available to non-profit organizations nationwide to address the special needs of wounded U.S. veterans and to support their families. Eligible organizations or programs assist disabled veterans by: making sure that they have food, shelter, and medical care; ensuring transportation...

Programming Grants to Promote
Wellness in Multiple States

Deadline: 01/20/2012
Grants are available to local and national non-profits and agencies to support wellness programs that provide direct services or impact systems affecting community health in targeted states. Priority is given to programs that reduce obesity and increase physical activity among adults and children,...

Fellowship Program for U.S. and Canadian College Graduates in Israel

Deadline: 01/20/2012
Fellowships are being awarded to U.S. and Canadian college graduates for work and training in Israel. Participants will have the opportunity to work on social justice projects and strengthen social change organizations in Israel by spending time interning in an approved non-government organization....

Grants to Address Community Needs in New England

Deadline: 01/20/2012
Grant for up to $25,000 to address a community need in New Hampshire and Maine. The overall goal of the funding opportunity is to identify and address a pressing community need. A wide range of programs are eligible to receive funding and the Foundation's review board will choose which issue...

Travel Grants for Dental Researchers to Attend International Conference

Deadline: 01/20/2012
Travel grants are being awarded to researchers worldwide to attend an international dental conference in Brazil. Qualified candidates who have conducted research on the prevention of oral diseases and have graduated in the last five years may send in a submission of their work in order to receive...

Grants for Programs that Address
Violence Against Women

Deadline: 01/19/2012
Grants are available on an international level for programs and projects that address the issue of violence against women. In order to address serious gaps in the realization of national and international commitments to end violence against women and girls, this area of grant‐making focuses...

Grants for Educational and Employment
Assistance to Seasonal Workers

Deadline: 01/18/2012
Grants of up to $475,000 will be awarded to universities and non-profit organizations nationwide to improve the educational and occupational status of migrant workers. Eligible programs help migrant workers, seasonal farm workers, and their immediate family members obtain general education...

Opportunity to Facilitate Structural Improvements
within Organizations in the United States

Deadline: 01/18/2012
Opportunity to facilitate structural improvements within organizations in the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to strengthen non-profit organizations and the non-profit sector as a whole by providing programs, services, and resources that inform, promote, and connect non-profits...

Nationwide Grants to Promote Conservation

Deadline: 01/17/2012
Grants from $500 to more than $100,000 will be awarded to eligible organizations nationwide for projects that promote conservation of national land. Funded programs will address wildlife habitat, health and restoration of watershed areas, community-based forestry, and recreation in national...

Grants for Institutions Invested in
Preserving African American Heritage

Deadline: 01/17/2012
Grants of up to $150,000 are available to national organizations and organizations in American protectorates focused on preserving the heritage and experience of African Americans. A wide range of activities will be funded so that eligible entities can improve and strengthen their ability to...

Nationwide Grants for Projects to
Address Childhood Hunger

Deadline: 01/17/2012
Grants of $500 will be provided to U.S residents nationwide, ages 5-25, for projects which address the issue of hunger among the country's youth. Creative proposals are sought for projects which help end childhood hunger within the applicant's community and which actively engage the community...

Grants to Broaden Public Exposure to
American Contemporary Composers

Deadline: 01/17/2012
Grants are available for programs and projects that focus on broadening the exposure of music created by American contemporary composers. The goal of the funding is to increase the exposure of this type of music by reaching broader audiences, as well as supporting the production of new recordings...

Nationwide Grants to Foster Social, Economic, and Cultural Development

Deadline: 01/15/2012
Grants will be awarded for projects/programs nationwide that fall within the following core categories: arts and culture; contemplative practice; ecological innovation; health; Jewish life and values; and collaborative initiatives for social and economic justice. The Foundation awards grants...

Grants for Agronomy Research and Development
by American and Israeli Researchers

Deadline: 01/15/2012
Fellowships of up to $45,000 are being awarded to American and Israeli post-doctorate students for projects in the field of agriculture research and development. Qualified applicants have the opportunity to travel to the host country (either the U.S. or Israel) to carry out innovative research...

Grants for Academics for Agronomy Research in Israel

Deadline: 01/15/2012
Fellowship grants of $3,000 a month plus travel costs are being awarded to experienced U.S. researchers for innovative agricultural studies in Israel. Fellows will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with scientists from the host country on advanced research projects. The proposals...

Fellowship for U.S. and Israeli Academics for Agronomy Research

Deadline: 01/15/2012
Grants of up to $1,500 per month plus travel costs are being awarded to U.S. and Israeli scientists for collaborative research conducted in the field of agronomy. Qualified Ph.D. students will have the opportunity to travel to the host country in order to acquire new skills and techniques in...

Grants to Promote Equity and Educational
Opportunities for Women and Girls in the U.S.A.

Deadline: 01/15/2012
Grants for up to $10,000 to promote equity and educational opportunity for women and girls. The purpose of this funding is to support innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Special consideration is given to projects focused...

Nationwide Grants for Children's Programming

Deadline: 01/15/2012
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to non-profits and schools nationwide (with priority given to organizations in Connecticut and parts of Massachusetts) to support programs that enhance the education and development of children and youth. A broad range of programs will be funded, either...

Prize for Achievements in Humanitarian Endeavors

Deadline: 01/13/2012
A prize is being awarded to a Jewish individual who has made a significant and meaningful contribution to society. Nominations are specific for individuals and not for organizations, as the goal of the award is to honor the person who has personally been responsible for achieving significant...

Grants to Maintain Public Lands

Deadline: 01/13/2012
Non-profit organizations that are focused on maintaining and guarding public lands are eligible to apply for funding for capacity building within their organization. The goal of the funding is to enable these environmentally concerned groups to better help public lands managers succeed at properly...

Travel Grant for Trip to Israel

Deadline: 01/13/2012
A grant of up to $2,500 will be awarded to a qualified non-profit U.S.-based organization to finance a trip to Israel. The organization that receives the scholarship grant will be responsible for selecting one individual participant to benefit from the scholarship. Grant requests will be evaluated...

Grants for New Social Entrepreneurship Projects

Deadline: 01/09/2012
Social entrepreneurs worldwide can apply for seed money of up to $90,000 and technical support to start new organizations. Fellowships are available to individuals with innovative and creative approaches to pressing issues around the globe, in order for them to devote time necessary to organize,...

Nationwide Grants to Support Initiatives by Black Men

Deadline: 01/09/2012
Grants of $70,000 are available to black men nationwide for projects that improve the quality of life for black males. Funding will be provided for innovative social entrepreneurship projects in several areas of interest including: education, family, employment, education, and leadership. In...

Grants to Facilitate Public Arts
Programming in the United States

Deadline: 01/07/2012
Grants for up to $3,500 to facilitate public arts programming in the United States. Through this RFP, the Foundation will provide direct support to U.S composers for the participation in public engagement activities related to specific performances of their original music. Creative Connections...

Grants for Programs to Help Children and Families
Throughout the United States

Deadline: 01/06/2012
Grants to improve communities throughout the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The grant will serve communities that are within the service areas of the Foundation's parent company. The funding...

Youth Outreach Grants for Christian
Organizations Nationwide

Deadline: 01/06/2012
Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded to Christian organizations nationwide for faith-based outreach programs and activities that benefit youth through 12 years of age. Programs must have academic and spiritual components. Target populations include children who are disadvantaged academically,...

Grants to Support Research on Youth in America

Deadline: 01/05/2012
Grants ranging from $100,000 to $600,000 for non-profit organizations that are capable of coordinating research on youth development in America. The purpose of this grant is to support high quality research to understand and improve the everyday settings of youth ages 8 to 25. The Foundation...

Grants to Promote Safe Boating Practices Nationwide

Deadline: 01/04/2012
Grants of up to $4,000 are available nationwide to small, local volunteer groups and organizations for programs that promote safety on the water. A broad range of creative and innovative projects that promote safe boating will be funded. Educational programs and information regarding safety...

Grants to Provide Non-Profits with
a Year of Free News Monitoring Services

Deadline: 12/31/2011
Grant awards of one full year of free news monitoring / press clipping services or social media monitoring services (ranging in value from $3,000 to $4,500) are available for non-profit organizations around the globe. The purpose of these awards is to provide non-profits with an offer of a...

Grants for Dynamic School Programs
that Combine Nature and Education

Deadline: 12/31/2011
Grants for $2,000 for non-profit organizations or schools across the country that are planning or implementing a garden program. The purpose of this grant is to teach children the importance of eating healthy through exposing them to gardening. The gardening program should teach students...

Contest Grand Prize for Non-profit that
Raises the Highest Number of Donations

Deadline: 12/31/2011
One grand prize of $5,000 is available for a non-profit organization that raises the most money for itself in the form of monetary donations. The purpose of this contest is to encourage non-profits that provide a wide range of programs and/or services to raise money for themselves by creating...

Grants to Provide Reading Materials
for the Under Served Population

Deadline: 12/31/2011
Grants are available nationwide for schools to increase the availability of reading material in their school libraries to promote a love of reading. The Foundation seeks to enable the under served populations to have access to a diverse selection of books, periodicals and magazines. To promote...

Nationwide Grants for Underrepresented
Artists and Arts Organizations

Deadline: 12/30/2011
Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to artists and arts organizations nationwide that may have difficulty being accepted for mainstream arts opportunities. The Foundation specializes in assisting artists, arts organizations, and emerging artists specializing in photography, theater and music...

Hands-On Opportunity to Teach Children
About Gardening and Nutrition

Deadline: 12/23/2011
Grant awards for schools or organizations interested in or currently teaching children about gardening, nutrition, and the environment. Eligible applicants are invited to apply for awards of up to $2500 for the purchase of supplies and additional in-kind contributions of plants, layout assistance,...

Grants to Improve Transportation Services
for People with Disabilities

Deadline: 12/22/2011
Grants are available for ten different communities throughout the USA in order to create systems of transport that address the needs of the disabled population. The goal of the funding is to enable people with varied disabilities to benefit from functional transportation services within their...

Grants to Improve Children's Health Through Sports

Deadline: 12/22/2011
Grants are available nationwide for after-school programs that offer economically disadvantaged children the chance to participate in sport-based activities that will be of benefit to their overall health and development. The Foundation seeks to afford all children a chance to develop healthy...

Grants for Organizations that Support Underprivileged Women

Deadline: 12/21/2011
Grants for non-profit organizations and community-based organizations that support underprivileged and homeless women be providing them with job training, education, and transitional and/or affordable housing. The fund provides support for general operating expenses. Program support is limited...

Fellowships for Jewish Individuals from
New York to Visit Israel

Deadline: 12/19/2011
Fellowships are being awarded to Jewish individuals between the ages of 22 and 28 from the greater New York metropolitan area, for participation in an organized 10-day trip to Israel. Applicants should be career-minded individuals at the outset of their professional lives, who wish to enhance...

Grants to Support Capital Improvements
to Youth Sports Facilities

Deadline: 12/16/2011
Grants for up to $200,000 for capital improvements to local youth sports facilities. The purpose of the funding is to provide non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. The...

Grants to Promote Educational Initiatives in
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Deadline: 12/16/2011
Grants for non-profit organizations which develop education related initiatives that promote the advancement of science, technology, engineering and math on a national level. The purposes of these grants are to promote technical innovation and achievement, as well as to improve education and...

In-kind Technology Consulting Services
Grants for Metropolitan Cities

Deadline: 12/16/2011
In-kind competitive grants are available to city governments worldwide in order to help them solve their most pressing technology challenges. Top experts from a variety of disciplines and geographic areas will be on hand for three weeks to work with government leaders to help explore and recommend...

Award for Significant Advancement in
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Deadline: 12/16/2011
An annual award is available for a doctor or a scientist for significant advancement in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation. The Foundation seeks to present this award to honor the recipient's contribution to the field of medicine as it impacts upon patient care, whether in relation...

Grants to Address Domestic Violence United States

Deadline: 12/16/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to address domestic violence among underserved populations in the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to foster innovative ways to end domestic violence. The purpose of this funding is to provide services pertaining to domestic violence to populations...

Awards for Innovative Projects that Successfully Address
the Needs of Underserved Domestic Violence Victims

Deadline: 12/16/2011
Awards are available nationwide for programs or projects that have had a successful impact on domestic violence among underserved populations. Examples of past awards have included projects that have been effective in educating people about personal safety, reduced the percentages of people...

Leadership Development Programs for
Non-Profit Sector Employees

Deadline: 12/15/2011
Scholarships will be awarded to employees of nonprofit organizations nationwide to provide an opportunity for them to develop their leadership capabilities. Under this program, scholarships will be awarded to 75 eligible participants. Awardees will receive educational programming, assistance...

Grants to Promote Film Education United States

Deadline: 12/15/2011
Grants to promote film education in the United States. The goals of the Foundation are to advance the art and science of motion pictures and to foster cooperation among the creative leaders of the motion picture industry for cultural, educational, and technical progress. The purpose of this...

Grants to Improve Libraries Across the US

Deadline: 12/15/2011
Grants ranging from $50,000–$500,000 for libraries across the United States. The purpose of this grant is to improve libraries by developing their knowledge, skills, and abilities in order to meet the changing needs of the nation. The primary goal of this funding is to recruit and educate...

Grants to Support Research on Aging

Deadline: 12/15/2011
Grants of up to $100,000 are available nationally for researchers. The goal of the grant program is to support investigators at the start of their careers in research on aging. Research conducted as part of this program is expected to serve as a basis for longer term research efforts. Four...

Awards for Libraries and Museums
that Excel in Community Service

Deadline: 12/15/2011
Awards are available for libraries and museums that have made outstanding contributions to their communities. Nominations may be made by individuals who recognize the significance of the benefit that the community received from their local library or museum programs. The award honors outstanding...

Grants to Repair Hiking Trails

Deadline: 12/15/2011
Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for non-profit organizations that are committed to protecting nature and helping Americans enjoy the outdoors. The purpose of this grant is to support organizations that establish, protect and maintain foot/hiking trails across America. The Foundation will...

Grants to Enable Foreign Students to Study
High-Level Technology in the United States

Deadline: 12/15/2011
Grants are available for non-profit organizations for summer programs that will enable students from foreign countries to be exposed to high level technology-based studies in the United States. The goal of the funding is to broaden foreign students' knowledge of technology and encourage them...

Grants to Research and Better
Understand the Feline Population

Deadline: 12/12/2011
Awards of up to $25,000 are available for veterinarians or veterinary students for research programs that study felines. The Foundation seeks to positively impact the health of felines and thereby create enhanced opportunities for fostering more positive relationships between felines and human...

International Competition for Health Initiatives

Deadline: 12/12/2011
Competitive awards of $10,000 are available to the international community to support promising health initiatives. Organizations and individuals are invited to submit plans for projects which have the possibility of being implemented in multiple countries to address the same or similar issues;...

Grants to Support Performing Arts
in the United States

Deadline: 12/09/2011
Grants ranging from $1,000-$15,000 for non-profit performing arts organizations. The overall purpose of this grant is to support American artists who focus on dance, music and theater, and to expose them to new artistic ideas. The Foundation will fund performances at festivals outside the...

Grants for School-based Environmental,
Conservation, and Habitat Programs

Deadline: 12/09/2011
Non-profit North American organizations are eligible to apply for grants of up to $20,000 for youth programming in the areas of environmental conservation and endangered species. Eligible programs give children and teens, including at-risk youth, the tools necessary to become confident and...

Award to Honor the Most Improved Schools in America

Deadline: 12/09/2011
Awards are available for secondary schools nationwide for outstanding commitment to providing their student body with opportunities for success. The award is provided to give recognition and support to those schools that enable students to pursue higher education options and thereby open the...

Grants to Help Tenants Benefit
from Affordable Housing

Deadline: 12/06/2011
Grants are available for non-profit organizations to better enable tenants to take advantage of their rights to receive subsidies for housing costs. The funding is also available to help preserve the housing projects that receive financial assistance from Federal agencies. The program has two...

Grants to Create Community Gardens

Deadline: 12/05/2011
Grants of $3,500 in cash, as well as $1,500 worth of equipment are available in order to create community gardens throughout the USA as well as in Canada. Projects must involve the creation of a new garden and should promote teamwork and community togetherness. The goal of the funding is to...

Awards for Students Involved in the Fight
Against Hunger in the U.S.

Deadline: 12/05/2011
Students nationwide who have volunteered their time in an effort to stem hunger in the United States are eligible to be nominated for this scholarship/grant opportunity. Volunteer work must have been performed within the past 12 months and nominees must have demonstrated a continued commitment...

Grants to Address Socioeconomic Issues Affecting
Farming and Agriculture in the United States

Deadline: 12/05/2011
Grants for up to $400,000 per year to address socioeconomic issues affecting farming and agriculture in the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers in owning and operating farms, ranches and nonindustrial forest lands, and...

Grants to Address Issues of Importance
on a National Scale

Deadline: 12/03/2011
Grants for up to $15,000 to address a wide range of issues on a national scale. Through this RFP, qualified non-profit organizations can apply for funding in the following priority areas: Environmental issues; Women's issues including reproductive choice and health-related concerns; Civil liberties...

Grants to Facilitate Film Productions
that Address Social Issues

Deadline: 12/02/2011
Grants for up to $200,000 to facilitate film productions that address social issues. The overall goal of the Foundation is to create a more just, green, and peaceful world. The current program seeks to fund documentary projects that address the significant social challenges of our time or explore...

Grants to Improve Safety within
Health Care Facilities Nationwide

Deadline: 12/02/2011
Grants of up to $35,000 will be awarded to non-profit health care institutions nationwide to institute programs that improve health care safety. Two areas of interest will be funded. The first area involves medication safety, specifically ensuring safety of medication for patients who are switching...

Grants to Facilitate the Development of
Student-Designed Innovative Products

Deadline: 12/02/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 to facilitate the development of student-designed innovative products. The overall goal of the funding agency is to support technology innovation and entrepreneurship in universities and colleges to create experiential learning opportunities for students, and successful,...

Grants to Support the Creation of
Extra-Curricular Programs

Deadline: 12/02/2011
Grants ranging from $2,000 to $50,000 for educational institutions that provide quality extra curricular programs for their students. The overall mission of this Foundation is to provide university and college students with experiential learning opportunities in the areas of invention, innovation,...

Grants to Improve Operations of Community
Colleges in the United States

Deadline: 12/02/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 per year to improve operations of community colleges in the United States. The overall goal of the funding agency is to provide support to college governance boards and to help them improve services. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to initiate, enrich or...

Competitive Awards for Community-based Gardens

Deadline: 12/02/2011
Funds totaling $20,000 will be awarded to community gardens and farms nationwide for programs that make fresh food available to the community's residents. The grantor, engaged in biodynamic and organic agricultural pursuits, is interested in programs that promote community health. Applicants...

Grants for Conservation of the Environment,
Animal Research and Education

Deadline: 12/01/2011
Grants for up to $25,000 per year for environmental conservation throughout the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to support projects in one of the following areas: species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation, habitat protection or conservation education. Aiming...

Grants to Facilitate International
Arts Programs in the United States

Deadline: 12/01/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to facilitate international arts programs in the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to open doors, share ideas and build mutual trust on an international level. The purpose of the available funding is to support international artists and arts managers...

Grants to Support Forestry Projects
in Communities and Urban Areas

Deadline: 12/01/2011
Grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 for organizations that provide innovative projects that address the priority issues of (1) climate change, (2) public health, and (3) economic development. The purpose of these grants is to establish sustainable urban and community forests, by encouraging...

Contract for Research, Creation, and
Marketing of Niche Website

Deadline: 12/01/2011
A contract of up to $180,000 will be awarded to an eligible contractor to assist with the creation of a website to promote accessibility to events. The awardee will work hand-in-hand with the grantor to plan and implement this project including necessary research and marketing to related organizations....

Grants to Promote Theater Development

Deadline: 12/01/2011
Grants to promote theater development in the United States. The overriding goal of the Foundation is to support not-for-profit, professional resident theater and dance companies in the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to support well-established non-profit theater companies....

Cash Prizes for Dance Groups Nationwide

Deadline: 12/01/2011
This contest offers dance groups nationwide the opportunity to compete for cash prizes and national television coverage for their group. This is an excellent opportunity for dance groups to exhibit their talents. Entries will be judged on creativity and originality, form, technical skills,...

Grants to Help Youth Better Serve the
Needs of Their Respective Communities

Deadline: 12/01/2011
Grants are available in order to help youth develop skills and abilities to impact positively upon their communities. Programs or projects should be geared toward youth ages 6-24 and should enable the youth to use their energy and creativity as they impact positively upon the members of their...

Grants to Improve Communities Throughout the U.S.

Deadline: 12/01/2011
Grants for up to an estimated $5,000 to improve communities throughout the United States. Through this RFP, a wide range of community organizations are eligible for funding in the following areas: education, workforce, health and wellness, environment and hunger relief. The mission of the Foundation...

Grants to Facilitate Deliberative Democracy Forums Communities Throughout the United States

Deadline: 12/01/2011
Grants for up to $1,000 to facilitate deliberative democracy forums in communities throughout the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to encourage thoughtful discussion as a primary tool in community decision making. Grants are available to help individuals develop a better...

Grants to Support Youth Sports
Programs in the U.S.A.

Deadline: 11/30/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to support youth sports programs in the United States. The overall goal of the fund is to support nurturing sports programs that positively impact youth throughout the country. The purpose of this funding is to support both large and small sports programs. The divisions...

Programming Grants to Encourage Students
to Consider a Career in Teaching

Deadline: 11/30/2011
Grants of up to $4,000 are available for the support of organizations and events that encourage students nationwide to consider a career in education. Funding will be provided for events aimed at attracting middle, high school, and college students to the teaching field. In particular, funding...

Awards to Recognize Successful Workforce Readiness
Programming and Excellence in Leadership

Deadline: 11/30/2011
Awards of $20,0000 will be made to organizations affiliated with the grantors, in support of their ongoing innovative workforce readiness and placement programs. Eligible programs should offer creative solutions to social issues, use multiple approaches for problem solving, and/or have non-traditional...

Grant Award for Innovative Approaches
that Benefit People with Epilepsy

Deadline: 11/30/2011
A grant of $50,000 is available globally to any individual or organization that has a novel way of helping people with epilepsy. The Foundation is seeking new approaches that have a strong likelihood of being developed successfully. The award is intended to help sufferers of the disease with...

Grants For Programs that Help
Prevent Pet Surrender

Deadline: 11/30/2011
Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations nationwide for programs that address issues related to pet care and pet surrender. This funding opportunity is specifically for programs which help prevent the surrender of pets to shelters, keep companion pets with their owners by helping...

Grant for Humane Education Projects in Schools

Deadline: 11/30/2011
Grants for $1,000 for K-12 teachers across the U.S. The Foundation offering this funding opportunity is focused on reducing suffering and improving the lives of all animals. The purpose of this grant is to support innovative school programs that focus on teaching kindness and respect for...

Awards to Recognize Socially Responsible
Businesses and Non-Profits

Deadline: 11/30/2011
This competition offers an opportunity for businesses and non-profits nationwide to receive recognition for the creative ways in which they have incorporated innovative practices in the areas of social responsibility and the environment into their business or programming strategy. A diverse...

Awards for Outstanding Charitable Individuals and
Non-Profits within the Black Community

Deadline: 11/30/2011
Opportunity for outstanding individuals and non-profit organizations nationwide to be recognized for their contributions. Awards will be given for exceptional performance in several different philanthropic categories, including one open to non-profits worldwide. The purpose of these awards...

Grants for Non-Profits that Supply
Basic Items to Those in Need

Deadline: 11/30/2011
Grants for local non-profit organizations that provide basic items such as food, shelter, clothing, and baby supplies to those in need. The purpose of these grants is to recognize local non-profits that benefit the community by providing for those in need. Organizations will be nominated on...

Grants to Support Youth Gardening

Deadline: 11/28/2011
Grants of up to $1,000 in the form of gift cards to any local Home Depot for schools and community organizations that provide child-centered gardening programs. The purpose of these grants is to create a greener future and impact the mental, physical, and psychological health of individuals...

Grants to Prepare and Assist Amateur
Farmers in the United States

Deadline: 11/22/2011
Grants for up to $250,000 per year to prepare and improve outcomes of amateur farmers in the United States. The funding agency is responsible for the development and sustainability of the agriculture industry throughout the country. The purpose of this RFP is to develop a comprehensive system...

Grants to Support Programs that Facilitate
Cultural Orientation of Refugees

Deadline: 11/21/2011
Grants to support programs that assist refugees already approved for admission to the United States in becoming culturally oriented. The purposes of these grants are to (a) strengthen linkages between overseas cultural orientation programs and reception and placement activities; (b) provide...

Grants to Honor an Innovative Domestic
Violence Prevention Program

Deadline: 11/18/2011
Grants for $10,000 for non-profit organizations that help prevent and put an end to domestic violence across the US. The purpose of this award is to honor organizations that developed an innovative and replicable program that helps prevent domestic violence. These are awards for accomplishments,...

Grants to Engage Youth and Adult Volunteers to
Serve on Martin Luther King Day of Service

Deadline: 11/18/2011
Grants of up to $4,000 are available nationwide for non-profits, schools and universities to encourage volunteers to participate in community service projects on Martin Luther King Day of Service. The goal of the program is to encourage families to work together as a team to accomplish their...

Awards to Recognize Exceptional Social Workers

Deadline: 11/18/2011
Awards for $5,000 for individuals who are involved in the field of social work. The purpose of this funding is to recognize a social worker who has demonstrated exceptional skill and devotion to supporting others in need. The Foundation strongly believes that "transformational relationships"...

Grants to Enable Children and Youth
to Stay Healthy and Active

Deadline: 11/18/2011
Multiple grant opportunities are available for non-profit organizations for programs and projects that serve the needs of under served youth across all fifty states in the USA. Priority is given to those programs that focus on soccer as a tool to help under served youth lead active lives in...

Grants to Build the Skills of
Human Rights Organizations

Deadline: 11/18/2011
Capacity building grants are available for non-profits that provide programs or services that address a wide range of human rights issues, including gender-based violence, domestic violence, minority rights, labor rights, migration, health, social exclusion, environmental justice, corporate...

Awards to Recognize Individuals
Promoting Direct Social Services

Deadline: 11/18/2011
Awards to recognize outstanding individuals delivering high quality social services in the community. The mission of the Foundation is to expand the use of highly intentional, transformative relationships as the core of social services. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to honor people...

Grants to Enhance Health and Agriculture
in Third World Countries

Deadline: 11/17/2011
Grants of $100,000 are available to individuals, partnerships, companies, and organizations worldwide for innovative ideas which will help developing countries conquer health and agricultural related problems. New and promising ideas are sought in order to transform the way agriculture and...

Grants to Encourage Community Food
Self-Sufficiency Nationwide

Deadline: 11/17/2011
Grants totaling $5,000,000 will be awarded to private, non-profit organizations nationwide to implement programs which address issues of food sufficiency within their communities, particularly low-income neighborhoods. The overall goals of this funding opportunity are to assure the nutritional...

Grants to Improve Access to Services
and Employment in New Hampshire

Deadline: 11/16/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to improve access to services and employment in New Hampshire. The overall goal of the funding agency is to facilitate community development throughout the region. The purpose of this funding is to remove physical barriers that prevent individuals from obtaining services...

Award for an Outstanding Joint Venture By
Non-Profit and For-Profit Organizations

Deadline: 11/16/2011
A grant of $25,000 will be awarded to a non-profit organization that is successfully collaborating with a corporate partner on an ongoing project. The partnership formed should be one that creates a unique synergy, enabling the project to excel as a function of the combined strengths and interests...

Research Grants to Prevent Suicide

Deadline: 11/15/2011
Research grants for up to $225,000 to understand and prevent the occurrence of suicide in the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reach out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide....

Grants to Enhance Teen Driver Safety Programs

Deadline: 11/15/2011
Grants for $2,000 (and for those who qualify, an additional $7,500) for students and teachers who create and implement programs that raise awareness of teen driving safety. The Foundation seeks to support students and teachers partnering together with the community to create programs that...

Grants to Support the Art of Jewelry Design
and Preservation of the Environment

Deadline: 11/15/2011
Grants are available nationally for non-profits and organizations either working for the good of the environment or advancing the arts. The mission of the Foundation is to utilize its resources to help protect our environmental and cultural heritage. There are four main categories of programs...

Grants for Initiatives Utilizing Art as a
Means for Economic Development

Letter of Intent Due: 11/15/2011
Deadline: 11/15/2011
Grants are available to broaden the role that art has played in the economic development of society. The goal of the funding is to use art as a means to enhance the economy through creative and diverse projects that use already existing local talent within communities. Projects that have been...

Grants to Promote Environmental Conservation

Deadline: 11/15/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 for non-profits that provide projects that will lead to measurable outcomes for wildland ecosystem conservation and restoration in the United States. The purpose of these grants is to fund advertising that promotes the conservation and restoration of native...

Grants to Acknowledge an Individual Demonstrating
Leadership and Commitment to Social Change

Deadline: 11/14/2011
Grants for $100,000 for individuals under the age of 40 across the globe. The purpose of this grant is to recognize an individual who has contributed greatly to his/her field and who has shown creativity, commitment, and extraordinary accomplishment in effecting positive social change. The...

Grants to Assist in Home Repairs
for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 11/11/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to assist in home repairs for underserved populations. The purpose of the available funding is to provide tools, materials or services for home repairs and improvements. Funding will focus on projects that benefit veterans, and prioritizing projects that help them stay...

Grants to Promote Education, Medicine, and the Arts

Deadline: 11/10/2011
Grants to support educational, medical, and cultural/arts organizations that benefit the people of Maine and New England. The purpose of these grants is to support institutions that benefit citizens in a variety of ways. Colleges, universities, and other educational institutions are eligible...

Grants for Community Service
Learning Opportunities for Youth

Deadline: 11/09/2011
Grants for up to $1,000 for community service learning programs for students in the United States. The overall goal of the funding agency is to utilize the unique characteristics of youth to improve communities throughout the country. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to encourage...

Arts and Culture Research Grants

Deadline: 11/08/2011
Grants from $10,000 to $30,000 will be awarded to eligible organizations to support arts and culture research programs. Applicants from various backgrounds, and not limited to organizations that have previously specialized in arts research, are invited to apply. Non-profit organizations are...

Awards to Recognize Libraries that Provide
Exceptional Service to the Community

Deadline: 11/02/2011
Grants for either $5,000 or $15,000 for libraries across the US that serve populations of 25,000 or less. The purpose of this grant is to award public libraries that demonstrate outstanding service to their community. The winning library will receive a $15,000 cash award, whereas the two finalist...

Grants For Scientific Conferences
to Further Research

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Grants available for investigators to organize meetings that will further research into a degenerative neurological disorder. The goal of the Foundation is to further research into the disease and advance current therapies or develop new ones. Conferences that engage the community and include...

Awards for Innovative Classroom Projects
Exploring Private Business

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Prizes of $7,500 will be awarded to teachers nationwide for innovative class programs and projects that help students understand the benefits of private entrepreneurship in America. These programs must make a meaningful and measurable contribution to the advancement or understanding of the...

Awards to Recognize Youth Positively
Impacting Their Communities

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Awards for up to $11,000 to recognize youth making a positive impact on their communities. The Foundation seeks to improve the communities and regions in which it does business. The purpose of this funding is to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at...

Grants to Support Youth Education

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Grants ranging from $20,000 to $60,000 are available nationwide for non-profits for youth education in the field of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Foundation seeks to provide funding for projects in the above area as well as programs that focus upon literacy, environmental...

Awards to Recognize Individuals with Disabilities that
Demonstrate Leadership in the Disabled Community

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Awards of $10,000 for disabled individuals in the United States who have become leaders and advocates for individuals with disabilities. The purpose of grant is to provide funding to help leaders continue their work to achieve inclusion, equality and justice for all people with disabilities....

Grants to Improve the Environment and Human
Services Throughout the United States

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Grants to improve the environment and human services throughout the United States. The mission of Foundation is to support organizations that are working to solve pressing environmental, educational, human services and other issues. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support environmental,...

Award to Recognize Individuals
Positively Impacting Children

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Awards to recognize individuals who positively influence and impact the lives of school-aged children across the globe. The purpose of this award is to recognize someone who works daily in an after-school program who provides an enriching and nurturing environment for children and youth outside...

Grants to Improve Health Care Across the US

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 for innovative organizations across the United Stated that improve specific health care services. The purpose of this funding is to support organizations that 1) provide syringe exchange and other direct services addressing health related to drug use,...

Grants to Improve Oral Health

Deadline: 11/01/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to improve oral health in the United States. The purpose of this grant program is to encourage dental hygienists to design and implement community health programs within the communities that they live and work. Through this RFP, only specific community health projects...

Grants for Children with Disabilities
and Underinsured Health Care

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants ranging up to $5,000 to support initiatives targeting children with disabilities, public schools serving children with disabilities, and programs creating greater access to health care services. The purpose of this funding is to promote positive impact projects and programs within the...

Grants Contest for Animal Shelters
that Save the Most Animal Lives

Letter of Intent Due: 03/18/2011
Deadline: 10/31/2011
The contest begins with a qualifying date open only for 48 hours: from March 16, 2011, through Noon ET, March 18, 2011. Grants ranging from $20,000 to $125,000 for animal shelters that save the most additional animal lives this year (between August 1 and October 31, 2011) compared to the amount...

Grants to Improve Community Life in
the US and Throughout the World

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants to improve community life throughout the world. The overall goal of the foundation is to support non-profits making a significant impact in their community. Areas funded in the past include arts and culture, public policy advocacy, AIDS, museum, big brother/sister, and medical services...

Grants for Community Housing Projects

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to improve community center and housing projects. The overall goal of the foundation is to improve living conditions for the needy throughout the United States. Projects that focus on veterans, seniors,and the disabled, and that help them stay in their homes comfortably,...

Grants to Enhance the Lives of
Children With Disabilities

Letter of Intent Due: 07/31/2011
Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities throughout the U.S. The mission of the Foundation is to bridge the gap that exists between young people with disabilities and the world around them. The purpose of the available funding is to allow all types...

Grants to Advance Cancer Research

Letter of Intent Due: 10/03/2011
Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $600,000 to advance research in pancreatic cancer. The purpose of this funding is to support full-time junior and senior faculty and postdoctoral/clinical research fellows in order to strengthen the research of pancreatic cancer. The purpose of the grant is to grow the number...

Grants to Support Disabled Children
and Uninsured Individuals

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 for non-profit organizations that focus on the needs of the community. There are three grant opportunities available through this RFP. Firstly, funding is available for organizations that focus on children under the age of 21 with disabilities. Secondly, funding is...

Programming Grants to Assist Troubled Youth

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants of up to $5,000 will be provided to organizations nationwide that provide programming for youth at risk or in need. A wide variety of programs will be funded in order to enable these youth to grow and become productive members of society. Eligible programs are in the following areas...

Grants to Provide Health Services for
Victims of Recent Natural Disasters

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $100,000 to provide health services for victims of recent natural disasters. The mission of the Foundation is to provide immediate response to emergency medical needs – and to support long-term humanitarian assistance programs – for all people around the world, irrespective...

Grants to Initiate Efforts to Improve
Rural Health Care in the United States

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $85,000 to initiate efforts to improve rural health care in the United States. The funding agency seeks to ensure the health and wellness of all people throughout the country. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to assist rural communities in planning the development...

Grants to Improve Fitness Education in Schools

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to facilitate improved fitness education in schools. The mission of the Foundation is to support the efforts of communities nationwide. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support schools that have a genuine interest in expanding their fitness education programs....

Funding for Conferences Related
to Women's Health Issues

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Funding is available to provide partial support for conferences that deal with women's health issues. The goal of the funding is to use education as a tool to impact the standard of health care services provided for women of all ages across the USA, the six U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Island...

Award for Software that Enables Organizations
to Better Serve Public Needs

Deadline: 10/31/2011
A cash award of $10,000 is available for an individual who has created an open source software product that is beneficial to non-profit and advocacy groups. The prize is awarded for a high quality software product that enables organizations to better service the needs of the population. The...

In-Kind Grant to Support Agriculture-Related
Non-Profit Marketing Efforts

Deadline: 10/31/2011
A $25,000 value of in-kind promotional services will be awarded to a worthy food/agriculture-related non-profit to help promote their organization or cause. The grantor will provide the awardee with the professional assistance and expertise necessary to get their message out to the general...

Grants to Raise Awareness of and
to Prevent Heart Disease

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 to inform about and assist in preventing heart disease for women in the United States. The mission of the foundation is to improve health, by forming and facilitating public-private partnerships for biomedical research and training. The purpose of this funding is to...

Grants to Boost Women-Focused Businesses

Deadline: 10/31/2011
Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 for businesses that are either run by women or focus on women's needs. The purpose of this grant is to improve eligible businesses' ability to launch or expand properly and effectively. Funding may therefore be used to cover expenses like establishing a...

Grants to Improve the Lives of
Children in the United States

Deadline: 10/28/2011
Grants ranging from $1,000-$10,000 for organizations that deal with the health and wellness of children. There are two types of grants offered in this RFP: Individual Project grants and the Organization Program grants. The Individual Project grants will support one-time purchases and short-term...

Grants to Assist Aspiring Entrepreneurs
and Businesses in the United States

Deadline: 10/28/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 to assist aspiring entrepreneurs in the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to economically empower minority businesses. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support early stages of business development for the aforementioned demographic. Business...

Grants to Improve the Efficiency and
Quality of Health Care in the United States

Deadline: 10/27/2011
Grants for up to $500,000 to improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare in the United States. The purpose of this funding is to support locally-based health care payment experimentation that promotes high-value health care outcomes. The Foundation seeks unique and innovative projects...

Grants for Literacy Programming
in the United States

Deadline: 10/26/2011
Grants for up to $25,000 to implement literacy programming throughout the United States. The overall goal of the funding agency is to ensure access quality literacy program to all people in need in the country. Through this RFP, qualified non-profit organizations that address the challenges...

Grants to Fund HIV/Aids Research Projects

Deadline: 10/25/2011
Grants for up to $250,000 to support biomedical research projects that focus on understanding the reasons for HIV persistence as well as the potential for HIV eradication. The purpose of these grants is to promote innovative research that identifies critical gaps in our knowledge of HIV and...

Grants to Repair Rundown and/or
Dangerous Playgrounds in the US

Deadline: 10/25/2011
Grants for up to $2,000 for individuals who wish to improve a local playground. The purpose of this grant is to award funding in order to fix broken down, publicly accessible playgrounds. The Foundation seeks to repair the playground that is currently in the worst condition. The Foundation...

Awards for Inspirational K-12 Teachers

Deadline: 10/24/2011
Awards are available nationally for K-12 teachers who have inspired their students. The purpose of these awards is to honor America’s most wonderful teachers. Nominated teachers must be currently employed at an accredited institution. The winners of the contest will win a trip for two to...

Grants to Develop Innovative Approaches
for Housing Energy Savings

Deadline: 10/20/2011
Funding is available for eligible parties to develop effective means of enhancing the energy efficiency of extant housing units. Grants totaling $25,000,000 will be awarded for these programs in order to stimulate innovative approaches for retrofitting and financing energy saving solutions...

Developmental Programming Grants
for High Needs Children

Deadline: 10/19/2011
Grants will be awarded to states for programs that will offer young, high needs children quality developmental support. This competitive grant aims to help these children succeed by improving the quality of the early learning and developmental programs available to them. State’s efforts will...

Awards for Volunteers Involved in Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 10/19/2011
Awards will be made to individual volunteers who have made considerable contributions to conservation and the outdoors. Grants will be presented to the winners of awards. The winner will receive a $50,000 grant for the organization of his/her choice and the three runners up will each receive...

Grants to Support Programs that Encourage
Safe Walking and Bicycling to School

Deadline: 10/19/2011
Grants for $1,000 are available to support schools and non-profit organizations that provide programs which encourage children to walk and bicycle to school in safe ways. The purpose of these grants is to help schools identify their safe walking and bicycling needs and/or interests and enact...

Grants to Increase Motor Vehicle
Safety in the United States

Deadline: 10/17/2011
Grants to increase road safety for commercial vehicles nationwide. The overall goal of the funding agency is to improve road safety throughout the country. The purpose of the current funding opportunity is to implement programming on a national scale to improve commercial vehicle safety. Funding...

Grants to Address Childhood
Obesity Issues in the U.S.A.

Deadline: 10/17/2011
Grants for up to $1,000 to battle childhood obesity. The overall goal of the Foundation is to create opportunities for youth throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support youth-led initiatives that address issues related to childhood and youth obesity....

Funding to Develop and Implement
Programming to Improve HIV Care

Deadline: 10/17/2011
Funding to develop and implement programs to improve prevention of, and care for, HIV throughout the world. The overall goal of this funding is to have a sustainable effect on the prevention, care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and co-morbidities in at least twelve countries, by strengthening nursing...

Grants to Expand Curriculum in U.S Schools

Deadline: 10/17/2011
Grants for either $25,000 or $50,000 for schools across the US in order to improve and expand certain areas of the curriculum. The purpose of this grant is to provide schools the opportunity to advance in three unique ways: in play, creativity, and exploring. The "play" category will help...

Grants to Improve the Educational
Environment in Schools

Deadline: 10/17/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to create better learning and working environments in schools throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support schools that participate in the Foundation's educator program. Schools applying for funding must be registered to participate...

Grants to Improve Literacy, Education, Health,
Domestic Violence Prevention, and Internet Safety

Deadline: 10/16/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000-$10,000 for organizations that provide support to improve education, literacy, domestic violence prevention, healthcare and accessibility, and internet safety. The purpose of this funding is to increase literacy and educational achievement, prevent domestic violence,...

Awards to Promote Intercultural Understanding
and Cooperation Around the World

Deadline: 10/16/2011
A total of 10 grants of $5,000 each are available globally to help support ground-breaking projects that help create cross-cultural dialogue and cooperation around the world. The projects chosen will be those that can show the greatest creativity, merit and measurable positive impact. The mission...

Grants to Facilitate Financial
Literacy and Business Development

Letter of Intent Due: 08/01/2011
Deadline: 10/15/2011
Grants to promote financial literacy and business development throughout the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to promote learning about capital formation, financial markets and entrepreneurship through innovative educational programs. All proposals must further financial markets...

Awards for Excellent and Innovative Mental
Health Programs for Seniors

Deadline: 10/15/2011
Non-profit organizations nationwide can receive recognition and cash awards for outstanding, innovative programs that provide mental stimulation for older adults. Awards of $1,500 will be presented to organizations whose programs focus on helping seniors maintain and enhance their mental and...

Funding for Innovative New and Existing Projects
Serving Americans Age 50 and Older

Letter of Intent Due: 09/15/2011
Deadline: 10/15/2011
Grants for up to $300,000 for non-profit organizations that assist low-income Americans over the age of 50. The purpose of this funding is to support the creation of long-term, sustainable programs that ensure low-income adults have access to healthy food and achieve high-quality lives. There...

Grants to Support Arts and Culture
Programs for the Underserved

Deadline: 10/15/2011
Grants of $10,000 are available to eligible organizations in the US and its territories to support arts and cultural programs for the underserved. The mission of the Foundation is to encourage and develop arts organizations, especially those supporting young artists that benefit the community...

Grants for the Creation of Technologies that
Benefit the Underserved in the US and Abroad

Deadline: 10/14/2011
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 for eligible colleges and universities that develop breakthrough technologies which benefit people living in poverty in the US and abroad. The purpose of these grants is to fund revolutionary education programs where innovative technologies are created...

Grants to Promote Community
Service and Health Among Children

Deadline: 10/14/2011
Grants for $2,500 to promote health and community service among children in the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to promote heart health for people throughout the country. Through this RFP, qualified organizations and schools can apply to receive funding. The program is...

Grants for Public School Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 10/14/2011
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to public schools and associated parent organizations, in communities where the grantor does business, for projects which will have a long-term impact. Eligible applicants can take advantage of these grants for a variety of different projects; currently...

Grants to Provide Intervention Services
for HIV/AIDs Outpatients

Deadline: 10/14/2011
Grants for health care organizations that provide Early Intervention Services for HIV outpatients. The purpose of this grant is to provide low-income, medically underserved HIV/AIDS outpatients with HIV primary care services such as: 1) HIV counseling, testing, and referral; 2) medical evaluation...

Grants for Public Jazz Concerts

Deadline: 10/14/2011
Grants of up to $12,000 are available nationally to support emerging musicians. The purpose of the award is to help presenters engage jazz ensembles for public concerts. Preference will be given to presenters who are working with newer groups or are branching out into different types of performances....

Grants for Nationwide School Nutrition Programs
to Serve Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 10/13/2011
Competitive grants of $5,000 will be awarded nationwide to schools with low-income student populations that have implemented nutritional programs. Programs should focused on long-term health and well-being of the students, engage the school community, have measurable goals, and be able to continue...

Grants for Media Professionals with a Focus
on the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 10/12/2011
Great opportunity for media specialists interested in criminal justice to be proponents for change. Professional journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, and the like can apply for grants to produce media projects which engage the community and encourage conversation and debate. Particular interest...

Grants for Individuals Working to Effect Change
Within the Criminal Justice System

Deadline: 10/12/2011
This grant program offers a significant opportunity for individuals interested in reforming the criminal justice system to work toward change. Supported projects will aim to effect policy changes to ensure fair and equitable justice, reduce mass incarceration, and eliminate harsh punishment....

Grants to Improve Health Care Centers Across the US

Deadline: 10/12/2011
Grants for up to $500,000 for health care centers across the United States that improve access to healthcare within the community. The purpose of this funding is to help health care centers improve their ability to address the existing and unmet underserved patient populations. Funding may...

Grants to Improve Safety of Medical
Procedures in the United States

Deadline: 10/11/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 to improve medical procedure safety throughout the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to increase safety and to decrease the harmful effects associated with medical diagnostic procedures. The purpose of the available funding is to support projects...

Grants for Small Projects that Produce
Positive Quality-of-Life Change

Deadline: 10/10/2011
Grants for up to $200 for groups or individuals who are motivated to make small changes for the good of the community. The purpose of this grant is to support projects that focus on art, education and advocacy that will produce positive quality-of-life changes for others in the US. Examples...

Grants to Support School Music Programs

Deadline: 10/10/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 for school music programs throughout the United States. The purpose of this grant is to support educational music programs that are in need of additional funding in order to stay afloat. Funding may be used to preserve or further school's existing music education...

Large Grants to Battle Hunger Internationally

Deadline: 10/07/2011
Large grants to battle international hunger. The funding agency seeks to address acute and long term issues causing chronic food shortages throughout the world. The overall goal of this funding is to reduce risks and vulnerabilities to food insecurity and increase food availability, access...

Grants for Youth-Oriented Outdoor Programming

Deadline: 10/05/2011
Grants of up to $2,500 will be available for non-profits to provide programming for outdoor activities which enhance children's appreciation of nature. The goal of this funding opportunity is to promote children's connectivity with the outdoors, improve their health and well-being, and help...

Grants to Support Projects that
Strengthen the Rule of Law in China

Deadline: 10/03/2011
Grants for up to $100,000 to support American and Chinese nonprofit organizations that join together to develop projects that foster and strengthen the rule of law in China, with priority given to projects that address one of the following issues: law making and regulatory processes, labor...

Grants for Music Research and Preservation

Deadline: 10/03/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 to preserve and research the impact of music. The overall goal of the Foundation is to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture. Through this RFP, qualified applicants can apply for one of two...

Grants to Preserve Museums and Nature Centers

Deadline: 10/03/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 for facilities such as museums, aquariums, and nature centers that safeguard and provide access to their unique collections. The purpose of this grant is to sponsor the implementation of sound conservation practices in order to preserve the collections...

Grants to Enhance Artistic
Projects by Students

Deadline: 10/02/2011
Grants for $1,000 for students in high-school, college, or university who create multimedia projects. The purpose of this grant is to enhance students' artistic projects by providing funds to incorporate audio, video, graphics or animation. This grant may be used in the following two ways:...

Grants to Promote New Voices in Afghan
through Media and Communication Projects

Deadline: 10/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $10 million to support projects that: build communication capacity of the Afghan people and government; expand media engagement; counter extremist voices that recruit, mislead, and exploit; and strengthens ties to deepen the partnership between communities within Afghanistan...

Grants for Music Education for Children

Letter of Intent Due: 08/01/2011
Deadline: 10/01/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to support music education for children. The Foundation is entirely made up of volunteers who have common taste in music and believe in supporting expansion of music education to benefit the greater communities. This RFP invites qualified non-profits and schools to apply...

Grants for Non-Profit Services that
Positively Impact Communities

Deadline: 10/01/2011
Grants to positively impact communities throughout the United States. The foundation seeks to fund a variety of non-profits that are committed to delivering high quality services to residents. This RFP offers three unique funding opportunities: access to post-secondary education, preservation...

Grant for Community Improvement Programming

Deadline: 10/01/2011
In honor of their 15th year of business, the grantor will be granting $10,000 to help fund a worthy community project. The grantor is invested in helping a community group or organization work for the betterment of its community, much the same way that it helps its customers work for the betterment...

Small Grants for Projects to Reduce
the Impact of Mining Activities

Deadline: 10/01/2011
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to organizations in communities affected by mining activities. Grants will be available to grassroots organizations and tribes to support projects created to assure that mining activities do not harm the people, environment, or the culture in mining communities....

Grants to Encourage Innovative Uses of Electricity

Deadline: 10/01/2011
Grants for either $25,000 or $50,000 for non-profit organizations that create educational programs for students from 6th-12th grade and in college. The purpose of this grant is to support projects that encourage students to think differently about electricity and come up with innovative ideas...

Grants to Support Health and Wellness
Initiatives in Multiple States

Deadline: 10/01/2011
Grants are available for non-profits working in communities in which the parent company of the Foundation operates. The mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life by focusing on programs supporting health and wellness initiatives in those local communities. Grants will only...

Grants for Non-Profits Serving Children

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants to improve the lives of children throughout the United States and the world. The mission of the Foundation is to help provide education, health and well-being for children around the world. Through this RFP, organizations delivering direct services to children, especially those in need,...

Grants to Support Schools within the U.S.

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants for $20,000 are available for a school that demonstrates a need for funding. The purpose of these grants is to provide funding to schools that are in need and that demonstrate how their use of funding will benefit students and teachers at their facility. Individuals may nominate other...

Grants for Autism-Related Programming

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants of up to $20,000 will be provided for three different types of programs that address issues related to autism. Non-profit organizations can apply for funding (1) to provide direct assistance to low-income and underprivileged families who are caring for a child with autism; (2) to support...

Grants to Promote Economic Development
Through Higher Education

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants of up to $10,000, per project, will be awarded to institutions of higher education for programs which help students better prepare for success in business. Of particular interest are educational fields relevant to the grantor's or similar types of businesses. Awards will be granted for...

Grants to Promote Child Welfare Among
Disadvantaged Populations

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations working with disadvantaged children in those communities where the grantor has a presence. The goal of the funding opportunity is to help children get a good start in life, receive proper education, and have the ability to become healthy, self-sufficient,...

Grants to Facilitate Community
Development in New Hampshire

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants for up to $100,000 to facilitate community development in New Hampshire. The goal of the Foundation is to assist the community in linking with the wider region and global economy. Through this RFP, funding is available for programs in the areas of economic development, conservation and...

Grants to Improve Health Care
in the State of New Hampshire

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants to improve health care in New Hampshire. The mission of the foundation is to improve the health and reduce the burden of illness of the people throughout the state. The purpose of this funding is to support a wide range of programs that demonstrate an improvement in health care. Themes...

Grants for Environmental Education Programs
in Grades PreK through 12

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants for up to $1,000 for educators to plan innovative projects for their students. The purpose of this funding is to support the implementation of environmental education programs where students in grades PreK-12 learn about their responsibility toward their communities and their relationship...

Grants to Facilitate the Development
of Music Programs in Schools

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants to facilitate music programming and education in schools. The overall goal of the Foundation is to encourage the development and maintenance of string instrument programs for youth throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is assist in the purchase of beautiful...

Grants to Provide Communities with New Playgrounds

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants for $15,000 for non-profit organizations, schools and municipalities that are in need of playground equipment. The purpose of this grant is to support local schools and communities with fun, safe, and clean playgrounds. Awardees must purchase the playground equipment from one of the...

Grants to Support Preservation and Development
of Safe Riding Trails in the U.S.

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants for non-profit organizations that provide the nation with access to safe trails. The purpose of this grant is to support organizations that offer projects to repair, maintain and care for ATV, Side-by-Side, and other riding trails across the US. Possible projects include; trail development;...

Grants for Teachers to Integrate Arts
into the School Curriculum

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants of up to $1,000 will be available to teachers wishing to bring arts programming into the classroom. New and evolving programs which utilize the arts as a teaching tool will be funded. It is expected that such programs will assist students who have difficulty learning with traditional...

Awards to Recognize Outstanding People Providing
Services to Youth in the United States

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Awards for $1,000 to recognize outstanding people providing services to youth in the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to ensure that proper labor laws are enforced for youth throughout the country. Through this RFP, ten recipients--five professionals and five volunteers--will...

Grants to Support Grassroots Efforts
to Produce Social Change

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Grants for up to $4,000 to support grassroots efforts to produce social change. The Foundation funds small budget groups who struggle towards a broad vision of social justice, while continuing to oppose political and institutional oppression. This funding will support strategies that build...

Cash Award to Recognize Achievement
in the Area of Human Rights

Deadline: 09/30/2011
Award to recognize individuals or organizations that work to improve human rights. A grant in the amount of $100,000 will be made to an individual or organization to support their ongoing work. Consideration will be given to candidates whose work has had an exceptionally positive impact on...

Grants to Support Innovative
Digital Humanities Projects

Deadline: 09/27/2011
Grants to support eligible organizations that develop innovative digital humanities projects which promise to benefit the humanities. Funding will support the planning and initial stages of digital humanities projects such as: (a) research that brings new approaches or documents best practices...

Awards to Honor Volunteers and Activists
in the Jewish community

Deadline: 09/27/2011
The Foundation awards Jewish individuals who are making an extraordinary contribution to the world. The reward money is intended as an investment in the efforts that the project or non-profit that the winner is involved in. The awards were created to help recognize local leaders, volunteers...

Grants to Support Environmental Education

Letter of Intent Due: 09/20/2011
Deadline: 09/25/2011
Grants for up to $1,500 for environmental education throughout the United States. The overall goal of the Foundation is to empower and encourage student involvement in addressing environmental concerns. The purpose of the available funding is to facilitate the development and implementation...

Grants to Promote Arts and Culture
for Latin-Americans

Deadline: 09/24/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to promote arts and culture programs for Latin-American communities. The Foundation is exclusively dedicated to the promotion, advancement, development, and cultivation of the aforementioned population's exposure to arts. Funding through this RFP will focus on three...

Grants to Expand Collegiate Sports Programs

Deadline: 09/23/2011
Grants for up to $7,500 to expand college sports programs in the United States. The goal of the Foundation is to facilitate development and expansion of shooting sports programs on the college level. This funding opportunity is to support colleges and universities seeking to establish new shooting...

Grants to Promote the Development of
Female Athletes in the United States

Deadline: 09/23/2011
Grants to promote the development of female athletes in the United States. The Foundation is dedicated to advancing the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity. The purpose of this funding is to support women athletes through assistance for coaching, specialized training,...

Grants to Support Efforts to Improve
Healthcare for Citizens

Deadline: 09/21/2011
Grants for $10,000 for eligible applicants that provide innovative programs meant to transform the field of health and increase the well-being of individuals, families, and communities around the nation. The purpose of these grants is to support the efforts of organizations and individuals...

Awards for Youth Who Utilize
Technology for Social Change

Deadline: 09/19/2011
Awards to recognize youth who utilize technology to create social change. The overall goal of the foundation is to support usage of technology to benefit greater society. Through this RFP, exceptional young people who use innovation and technology to advance social change and improve their...

Grants to Support Youth-Led
Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: 09/19/2011
Small grants for $250 to support youth-delivered services in communities throughout the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to inspire, equip, and mobilize youth to take action that changes the world and themselves through service. This funding will support service projects that...

Grants for Research to Improve Child Health

Deadline: 09/16/2011
Grants to support promising pediatric researchers in New England whose research findings will contribute to significant improvements in child health. The purpose of these grants is to help launch the successful careers of researchers who are within five years of their first faculty appointment...

Grants for Technological Advancements
in Schools in Rural Areas of the US

Deadline: 09/16/2011
Grants for organizations that can provide technological advancements to multiple states in rural parts of the US. The purpose of this funding is to provide schools, within the servicing area, with modern technology that can be integrated into the classroom. This grant will provide each classroom...

Grant Award for Classroom Use to
Recognize an Outstanding Teacher

Deadline: 09/16/2011
U.S. residents 18 years of age and up are invited to nominate an educator (kindergarten through 6th grade) whom they feel is deserving of recognition for his/her outstanding work. Teachers can vote for themselves, as well, in this nationwide competition. The winner will receive a grant of $10,000...

Grant to Improve Success of Students with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/16/2011
Grant for organizations that provide technology, media services, and educational materials for individuals with disabilities and impairments. The purpose of this funding is to accomplish three unique goals, to 1)use technology in order to improve results for students with disabilities (2)...

Grants for Community Engagement for
Economic, Social and Political Change

Deadline: 09/15/2011
Grants ranging up to $15,0000 for groups engaging communities to create positive change in the economic, social and political structures affecting their lives. Funding is provided for campaigns that are actively focused on creating systematic change and will mobilize populations that have...

Grants to Improve Quality of Life
for New England Residents

Deadline: 09/15/2011
Grants of $50,000 or more to improve the quality of life and the environment in underserved communities and among disadvantaged populations in the New England States. These grants support programs in specific areas of education, environment,and health. Education grants support programs promoting...

Grants for Community-Based Organizations
that Effect Social Change

Deadline: 09/15/2011
Grants will be made to community-based organizations, in their formative years, which promote civil and human rights for low income and neglected populations. Eligible organizations will be focused on community organizing to develop leaders and assist local residents in affecting progressive...

Grants to Support Education and Literacy
Programs for K-3 Students

Letter of Intent Due: 07/28/2011
Deadline: 09/15/2011
Grants for public, non-profit organizations to fund the creation of new programs, or the enhancement of existing programs, that address the issue of literacy and focus on teaching young children in grades K-3 how to read. The purpose of these grants is to positively affect and enhance the...

Grants to Publicize Work of
Lesser Known Artists

Letter of Intent Due: 08/15/2011
Deadline: 09/15/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 to facilitate publicity for arts projects and exhibits. The purpose of the available funding is to assist emerging artists in gaining recognition and to bring their arts to larger populations. Organizations may apply for support to produce catalogs and other publications...

Grants to Improve Financial Education
and Awareness of Economics

Deadline: 09/15/2011
Grants ranging from $3,500 to $150,000 for non-profit organizations that increase the nation’s knowledge of economics. The purpose of this funding is to enlighten the nation on the importance of economic education and encourage individuals to learn about economics on their own. The foundation...

Grants to Assist Children with Learning
Disabilities and Language Barriers

Deadline: 09/14/2011
Grants for up to $400,000 to assist children with learning disabilities and language barriers in the United States. The overall goal of the funding agency is to ensure that all Americans have access to high quality education. The purpose of this funding is to promote academic achievement and...

Program Grant to Support Employment
of People with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/14/2011
A grant of up to $800,000 will be awarded for a program to support changes in services for people with disabilities who are currently in or entering the workforce. The awardee will provide technical assistance to rehabilitative programs nationally in order to promote best practices based on...

Grants to Research and Promote
Safe Sleeping for Infants

Letter of Intent Due: 08/13/2011
Deadline: 09/13/2011
In an effort to further reduce crib related deaths, researchers are invited to develop and test safe sleeping interventions for infants. Research covering all relevant populations will be considered, especially those minority populations at highest risk. Interest is in interventions which demonstrate...

Grants to Prevent Abuse Through the Internet

Deadline: 09/12/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 to research methods of prevention of abuse through the internet. The purpose of the available funding is to address the growing phenomenon of cyber bullying and abuse. In the past, this issue has facilitated both physical and mental abuse with very unfortunate outcomes....

Grants to Develop and Implement
Programming for Military Families

Deadline: 09/12/2011
Grants to develop a comprehensive program to support military personnel and their families. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to create a system that allows for coordinated implementation of multiple programs to meet the unique needs of military personnel and their families. Funds...

Grants for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 09/09/2011
Grants for up to $65,000 to support non-profit organizations that improve adult literacy. The foundation focuses on family literacy across the United States by funding programs for over 800 families. This grant seeks to support programs that bring together parents, caregivers and children to...

Grants to Increase Capacity of Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/07/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 to expand capacity of cancer research institutions across the U.S. The mission of the Foundation is to encourage philanthropy to support childhood cancer research. The purpose of this funding is to help research facilities hire appropriate personnel, acquire equipment...

Grants for Non-Profits Addressing Unmet Needs
of Women, Children, and Families

Deadline: 09/06/2011
Funding for grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing health and social service needs are the Foundation's priority....

Grants to Assist Disadvantaged Women and Children

Deadline: 09/06/2011
Funding for grassroots organizations which focus on helping women and children. Organizations to be funded will address the overlooked needs of these populations in the priority areas of health and social services; funding can also be provided for innovative and pioneering programs of established...

Grants for Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals
with Creative Ideas for Positive Change

Deadline: 09/05/2011
Grants for $5,000 and $50,000 to support original and creative community programs in arts, music, education, and/or community building. Applications consist of a series of simple to answer questions and image and/or video uploads. The purpose of this funding is to support initiatives that...

Grants to Increase Enthusiasm for Birding

Deadline: 09/02/2011
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for non-profit organizations interested in promoting birding. Organizations which promote stewardship of the country's wildlife resources can apply for grants for start-up projects, to build the organization's capacity, or for particular projects to support...

Affordable Housing Development Grants

Deadline: 09/02/2011
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to non-profit organizations to increase opportunities for affordable housing in the market areas serviced by the grantor. Organizations which have successfully developed or managed housing for low-median income families are eligible to receive funding...

Grants for Non-profit Organizations
Promoting Peace and Justice

Deadline: 09/02/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 non-profit organizations dedicated to the pursuit of peace and justice. The mission of the Foundation is to promote peace and to ensure the equitable reallocation of the world’s resources. The Foundation seeks to support general operating expenses and...

Grants for Programs and Services
for People with Paralysis

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $25,000 to support programs and services that improve the lives of people with paralysis. The purpose of this grant is to recognize and support organizations that serve disabled individuals, their families and their caregivers by providing services that increase their...

Grants for Outreach, Programming and
Services for People Living with HIV

Letter of Intent Due: 06/01/2011
Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 to assist people living with HIV. The overall goal of the foundation is to improve the quality of life of people with HIV/AIDS through innovation, community building and deliverance of direct services. The purpose of the funding available is to support community-based...

Grants to Enhance the Quality of Life
in New England Communities

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants to improve the lives of people living in New Hampshire and surrounding communities. The mission of the foundation is to improve the quality of life in New Hampshire and some adjoining communities in Vermont and Maine. This RFP seeks to support non-profits in multiple ways. The focus...

Grants to Enhance Community
Life in New Hampshire

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants for community enhancement in New Hampshire. The overall goal of the Foundation is to benefit the communities of Manchester and Amherst. Through this RFP, programming in arts and humanities, education, environment, health, human services, and public/societal benefit will be funded. Applicants...

Grants for Public Policy Programs
to Benefit the Environment

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 for public policy programs to benefit the environment. The mission of the Foundation is to support organizations that meet emerging needs for protecting bio-diversity and wilderness. The purpose of this funding is to promote advocacy, litigation, public policy work,...

Grants to Facilitate Expansion
of Established Non-Profits

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 per year to assist established organizations in developing new programs. The overall goal of the Foundation is to strengthen existing non-profit organizations to better deliver services in a variety of areas. Through this RFP, applicants can request funding to establish...

Grants to Promote Rights
for Low-Wage Workers

Letter of Intent Due: 09/01/2011
Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants to support eligible agencies in their efforts to protect, promote, and create good jobs with better living wages for workers in the United States and Mexico. Funding will be provided for any of the following three efforts: (a) efforts to empower low-wage workers on both sides of the...

Grants to Enhance the Lives of
People With Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities in the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to provide "support for better life" to enrich the lives of children and adults with disabilities, by helping them to fulfill their dreams or visions. Through this RFP,...

Grants to Support Projects that Address
the Unmet Needs of Ethnic Groups

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 for projects that benefit ethnic groups in the areas of: culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, and social and economic development. The purpose of these grants is to support projects that address the problems faced by indigenous peoples in the...

Grants for Educational Initiatives
and Professional Development

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 will be awarded for a variety of projects in the areas of education and professional development. The Foundation awards grants to institutions and organizations throughout the United States, but focuses most of its funding in the greater New York City...

Grants to Honor Emergency Responders
and Promote Diversity

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants for up to $1,000 to promote diversity and honor emergency responders. The overall goal of the Foundation is to create a culture of volunteerism for youth. The purpose of the available funding is to support youth-led projects that recognize and commemorate our emergency responders (EMTs,...

Grants to Rectify Societal Injustice
and Promote Social Change

Letter of Intent Due: 09/01/2011
Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants ranging between $5,000 to $20,000 will be available to organizations which work to correct societal injustices and effect social change. The aim of this funding opportunity is to assist community activist with political, controversial, experimental, or new projects that may be not be...

Grants to Improve Community Life with
an Emphasis on Children's Causes

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to improve the quality of life in communities throughout the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to create a lasting, positive impact on our community through charitable giving and volunteer efforts that cultivate community growth and advance quality of...

Programming Grants to Enhance Higher Education
Opportunities for Minorities

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Selected colleges are eligible for grants that will enable them to expand educational opportunities for black students. This will be done through nationwide programming grants of $250,000 to give underprivileged and middle income black American students the tools they need to prepare for college...

Grants for Education, Arts, Local Communities and Jewish Culture Programs in the U.S. and Israel

Deadline: 09/01/2011
Grants are available to non-profit organizations for a variety of social and educational projects in the U.S. and Israel. Proposals are currently being accepted in the areas of Jewish culture, education, and the arts. In addition, support will be provided for the needs of local communities...

Grants to Support Programs for
Special Needs Children

Deadline: 08/31/2011
Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations and agencies for programs which address the needs of children with disabilities. The foundation supports a wide variety of organizations and programming that benefit children up to the age of eighteen. Quality special needs programs are eligible...

Grants to Benefit Children in Need
Throughout the United States

Deadline: 08/31/2011
Grants to benefit children in need throughout the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to care for children in educational, financial, social and medical need in order to help them lead productive lives. This RFP seeks qualified non-profits interested in expanding or implementing...

Grants for Environmental Education and
Protection across the United States

Letter of Intent Due: 08/31/2011
Deadline: 08/31/2011
Grants are available to non-profit organizations for innovative environmental education and protection projects. Priority will be give to projects that also address AIDS prevention and related mental health issues, or the mental health needs of underserved populations. Eligible programs should...

Grants for Local Environmental
Protection Projects in the U.S.

Deadline: 08/31/2011
Grants for up to $8,000 for local environmental protection projects. The overall goal of the Foundation is to enhance and improve the environment throughout the world. The Foundation seeks to primarily fund projects that address the root causes of environmental problems and that work to implement...

Health and Human Services and
Youth-Oriented Grants

Deadline: 08/31/2011
Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000 for health and human service programs which assist underpriveleged individuals and families. Funding is available to help this population achieve self-sufficiency and personal growth. Of particular interest are programs...

Grants to Support the Care and Rescue
of Wildlife and Small Animals

Deadline: 08/30/2011
Grants for over $15,000 for eligible organizations that either (a) rehabilitate wildlife or (b) find "forever” homes for small animals. The purpose of these grants is to support organizations that devote themselves to making a difference in the lives of small animals and wildlife. Grants...

Grants to Expand Organizational Capacity
to Protect Fair Housing Rights

Deadline: 08/29/2011
Grants to enforce housing rights throughout the country. The overall goal of the funding agency is to facilitate equal living options for all people in the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to support the efforts of organizations working to upkeep and enforce the aforementioned...

Grants to Advocate for the
Proper Treatment of Tenants

Deadline: 08/29/2011
Grants will be provided for organizations to implement programs that work to ensure that tenants are treated properly by their landlords. Under this initiative, eligible organizations can apply for funding to educate tenants about their rights and obligations as well as investigate allegations...

Grants for Nonprofits that Raise
Awareness of Women's Health

Deadline: 08/26/2011
Grants are available to non-profit organizations for programs which promote awareness of breast cancer and breast health. Eligible programs will provide education and information and assist women in obtaining the medical care and screening they need, particularly women from underserved populations....

Grants to Improve Communal
Conditions for Cyclists

Deadline: 08/26/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to facilitate community involvement in improving conditions for bicyclists. The overall goal of the foundation is to create a safe and enjoyable biking environment in communities throughout the country. The purpose of the available funding is to support collaborations...

Grants to Rehabilitate Substandard Housing
in Rural Neighborhoods

Deadline: 08/22/2011
Non-profit organizations and other eligible entities can apply for grants of up to $100,000 to assist low and very low income homeowners in the remediation of substandard housing. Rental property owners and cooperative housing complexes are eligible for housing rehabilitation and repair if...

Cash Awards for Non-Profits to Promote
Small Actions with Large Impact

Deadline: 08/21/2011
Cash award to recognize an outstanding community member maximizing his or her positive impact. A $50,000 grant will be made to the winner's favorite charity. The purpose of this funding is to bring awareness to the incredible impact that small amounts of effort and time can have on a community....

Grant Awards to Honor Contributors to
Nonprofits and the Community

Deadline: 08/20/2011
Awards are available for outstanding individuals who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment, not only to the nominating individual agency, but also to the community as a whole, through direct financial support, dedication of time and talents, and outstanding consistent leadership. The...

Grants to Improve Services
for the Elderly and Disabled

Letter of Intent Due: 07/22/2011
Deadline: 08/19/2011
Grants for $200,000 are available to enhance existing programs and services that ensure the safety and well-being of elders and adults with disabilities. Funding is earmarked for those who have been, or are at risk of being, mistreated or neglected, unable to care for themselves or protect...

Grants to Support the Humanities

Deadline: 08/17/2011
Grants to support eligible agencies that either develop or produce projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen people’s understanding of, and appreciation for, their lives and the world around them. The purpose of these grants is to promote humanities projects...

Grants to Support U.S. History
and Culture Projects

Deadline: 08/17/2011
Grants of up to $75,000 will support historical and cultural projects which increase awareness and understanding of events, ideas, and beliefs which shape our lives. Programs should teach, promote understanding, and engage individuals of all ages about history, culture, and identity. Two types...

Grants for Nonprofit Projects Addressing the
Needs of Women and Girls

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants ranging up to $2,000 for projects addressing the needs of women and girls from vulnerable communities. Funding is provided to support projects led by women and girls that promote: gender, racial, social, economic, and/or environmental justice; community building; and diversity. Organizations...

Grants for Elder Care Support Programming

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants for $20,000 to design and implement programs to assist Alzheimer's patients or those caring for Alzheimer's patients. The Foundation serves as a public voice for caregivers, highlighting the daily challenges they face, offering them the assistance they need and deserve, and championing...

Grants for Bluegrass Music Development

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants totaling $10,000 to facilitate development of the bluegrass music industry. The Foundation is a means for people and organizations to support the art form through charitable donations and planned giving. Through this one- time funding opportunity, two types of grants are available: artistic...

Grants to Provide Oral Health Care
to Underserved Children

Letter of Intent Due: 08/15/2011
Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 to improve children’s oral healthcare. This foundation seeks to enhance quality pediatric oral healthcare for all children and improve children's overall health and quality of life. Funding will encourage proven dental care organizations to improve or expand services...

Health Care Software Development Competition

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants to reverse the trend towards obesity through technology and software. The purpose of this funding is to promote the development of software applications which will allow medical and health officials and providers to make better informed decisions regarding anti-obesity programming. Teams,...

Grants to Promote New and Exciting Learning
Environments for Middle- and High-School Youth

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants for up to $100,000 to support museums and libraries around the country that participate in the planning, designing, and implementation of the Institute’s comprehensive plan, which engages middle- and high-school youth in mentor-led, collaborative learning using digital and traditional...

Grants to Effect Social Change in the U.S.

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 to support research for social change. The purpose of the funding is to effect institutional change to better the lives of people throughout the United States. Projects must demonstrate how the researched topic can potentially be addressed and which interventions would...

Grants to Provide Housing Assistance
to Non-English Speaking Communities

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants of $100,000 will be awarded for programs that provide information about available housing solutions to individuals with limited English proficiency, in their native languages. Applicants must identify eligible communities of people with a common language, assist them in utilizing grantor's...

Grant to Develop High Quality
In-School Art Programs

Deadline: 08/15/2011
National non-profit arts organizations are invited to apply for a grant to develop and promote high quality arts programming for Pre-K through 12th grade. Funding is available to facilitate art education programs in the disciplines of dance, folk arts, media arts, music, theater, and visual...

Grants to Expand Cultural Understanding
Through Literacy Programs

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants of $1,000 to expand cultural understanding through literacy programs in the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to create an international network of people who share the vision of bringing books and children together. The purpose of the available funding is to support the...

Grants to Provide Health Care
Services to Underserved Populations

Deadline: 08/15/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 for health care services for underserved populations. The mission of the Foundation is to create positive health outcomes in the areas where its core business operates. Through this RFP, non-profit health service organizations that provide care to underserved populations...

Grants to Train and Place Canines
to Improve the Lives of People

Deadline: 08/12/2011
Grants for up to $7,500 to train and place dogs that can improve the lives of U.S. citizens. The mission of the foundation is to promote programs in which dogs serve and support people. The purpose of these funds is to support organizations that utilize canine’s unique capabilities and senses....

Nonprofit Grants to Promote Excellence in Arts

Deadline: 08/11/2011
Grants are available to artistic and educational organizations for projects that have significant artistic value and concrete, measurable goals. Proposals will be accepted for projects in a variety of disciplines that have significant merit, and reflect the quality of the organization. Eligible...

Grants to Effect Death Penalty Reform

Letter of Intent Due: 06/15/2011
Deadline: 08/10/2011
Grants totaling up to $700,000 to impact public policy and legal procedures regarding capital punishment. The Foundation is a social change platform that leverages individual and institutional leadership and investment to positively impact local and global communities. This RFP seeks to support...

Grants to Support Low-Income Families
in Rural Areas of the US

Deadline: 08/10/2011
Grants up to $300,000 for non-profit organizations that help rural communities develop economically. The purpose of this funding is to help organizations establish lending funds for individuals with low to moderate incomes living in rural areas, to finance the costs of household water wells....

Grants to Improve Efficiency
and Capacity of Nonprofits

Deadline: 08/09/2011
Grants to improve non-profit organizations' capacity and efficiency. The mission of the funding agency is to encourage community and national service throughout the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to increase the capacity of a small number of intermediary grantees to...

Awards to Recognize Outstanding Management
of Non-Profit Organizations

Deadline: 08/08/2011
Awards for up to $3,500 to recognize outstanding management of non-profit organizations. The purpose of the available funding is to honor organizations that demonstrate effective management skills and that efficiently deliver services that have a strong communal impact. Applicants must address...

Grants to Empower Women in New Hampshire

Deadline: 08/05/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 for programming that addresses women's challenges. The mission of the Foundation is to provide innovative and promising solutions to the issues facing women and girls today. The purpose of the available funding is to support non-profits that can deliver direct services...

Grants to Create Jobs for Low Income Families

Deadline: 08/03/2011
Grants for up to $290,000 to organizations that will provide job opportunities to low-income individuals. This grant seeks to fund projects that promote self-sufficiency and sustained employment for families receiving financial assistance, and other low-income individuals whose income level...

Grants to Facilitate Equality and
Self Sufficiency for Jewish Women

Deadline: 08/02/2011
Grants for up to $25,000 to develop programming for Jewish women. The mission of the Foundation is to refocus the priorities of the Jewish community through innovative and creative funding for women and girls throughout the country. This RFP seeks to fund projects that focus on one of two areas:...

Award Recognizing Leadership in the Caregiving Field

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Award recognizing leadership in implementing innovative partnerships between community agencies and caregiving researchers who bridge the gap between science and practice. Must demonstrate dedication to developing effective evidence-based caregiver interventions that improve the health and...

Grants to Improve the Quality of Care and
Financial Security of Older Adults

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants for organizations that focus on research, training, advocacy and services to the older adult population. Funding is provided for activities that improve access to and improve quality of community-based and residential health and long-term care and/or that provides training to individiuals...

Grants for Services to Children
Exposed to Domestic Violence

Letter of Intent Due: 04/01/2011
Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants to provide support services for children exposed to domestic violence. The mission of the foundation is to promote the welfare of human and natural resources. The grant seeks to fund organizations who can provide direct services, strengthen the mother-child bond, and provide domestic...

Arts and Culture Grants to Support Music Education

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants of up to $3,000 to support the development of professional American musicians. Awards will be made to non-profit organizations which educate and support would-be songwriters and composers. Qualifying programs include scholarships and recognitions programs, songwriting workshops, grants...

Grants to Support Teen Development

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants ranging from $4,000 - $6,000 to enhance teen development. The purpose of this RFP is to support non-profits providing positive experiences to help teens excel in school and develop life and leadership skills. Programs should help teens in the areas of learning, life skills and leadership....

Grants to Promote Homeownership for
Low-Income Home Buyers

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants to promote home ownership for low-income homebuyers. Funding is awarded to organizations that commit to providing sustainable homeownership opportunities to people in the low to moderate income population. The grant will provide funds for costs directly associated with the programs...

Grants to Increase Environmental Protection
and Conservation through Education

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants to increase environmental protection and conservation in communities throughout the United States. The overall goal of the foundation is to promote responsible recreation and environmental care through educational resources, training and scholarships. The purpose of the available funding...

Grants for Nonprofit Creative Arts Therapies

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $10,000 for enhancing therapy through the creative arts, such as music, dance, drama, art and poetry therapy. The foundation aims to promote the utilization of these therapies to help those suffering from psychiatric problems. This grant will fund a project in which creative...

Grants for Economic Development of Rural Areas

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Organizations in underdeveloped areas can receive funding for programs aimed at stimulating community and regional growth and productivity. Grants of up to $150,000 will be available for programs that assist residents in improving the economic, agricultural, business, recreational, and technological...

Grants to Promote Cooperative Business
Ventures Throughout the U.S.

Deadline: 08/01/2011
Grants for up to $100,000 to promote community economics and cooperative business initiatives throughout the United States. The purpose of the fund is to support the growth and development of cooperative enterprises and organizations, with a particular focus in the agribusiness arena. Through...

Grants to Prevent Animal Cruelty
Throughout the United States

Deadline: 07/31/2011
Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for preservation, care, and prevention of cruelty to animals in the United States. The goal of the Foundation is to ensure the well-being of animals throughout the country. Applicants must be in operation for at least a year. All animals must be spayed/neutered/castrated...

Grants for Nutrition Education Programs
and Nutrition-Related Research

Deadline: 07/31/2011
Grants are available for nonprofit organizations and research programs around the country that support nutrition, fitness, and health education, particularly in disadvantaged populations. The purposes of these grants are to both reduce the rates of obesity among Americans, as well as to promote...

Grants to Facilitate Healthy
Marriages Throughout the U.S.

Deadline: 07/28/2011
Large grant for programming to facilitate healthy marriages throughout the United States. The overall goal of the funding agency is to ensure the health and wellness of families and children. The purpose of the available funding is to address the nationwide epidemic of divorce and single parent...

Grants for Programs to Help Fathers
Succeed as Parents

Deadline: 07/28/2011
Grants ranging from $800,000 to $2,500,000 for organizations that create programs that aim to help fathers succeed as responsible parents and as providers. The purpose of this funding is to support organizations that provide the following services; activities to promote/sustain marriage, activities...

Grants to Provide Foster Care Children
with High Quality Education

Deadline: 07/25/2011
Grants to provide children in foster care with high quality education. The overall goal of the funding agency is to provide healthy life outcomes for families and children throughout the United States. This RFP seeks community organizations and agencies who can develop infrastructure and implement...

Grants to Establish Sustainable Funding
Opportunities for Rural Development

Deadline: 07/25/2011
Grants for up to $100,000 to finance rural infrastructure projects. The overall goal of the funding agency is to facilitate communal growth and development while maintaining environmental protection. Through this RFP funding is available to establish a revolving loan fund to provide loans to...

Grants to Support Small Businesses in America

Deadline: 07/23/2011
Grants for up to $250,000 a year for technical assistance and counseling for small businesses. The mission of the funding agency is to protect and assist small businesses throughout the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to support organizations that provide services to...

Grants for Justice, Health Reform and Worker's Rights

Letter of Intent Due: 06/10/2011
Deadline: 07/22/2011
Grants ranging between $50,000 - $500,000 for efforts to make changes in health reform, the criminal and juvenile justice system, and workers' rights. Supports health reform initiatives that foster strong consumer advocacy organizations, with an emphasis on including organizations led by populations...

Grants to Improve the Economy in Rural America

Deadline: 07/22/2011
Grants for up to $225,000 to enhance economic development in rural America. The purpose of this funding is to create or enhance existing jobs and businesses in order to generate a vibrant economic community. Funding will be awarded to the development of help centers to assist the startup,...

Award for Individual Fighting
Hunger in His/Her Community

Deadline: 07/22/2011
Legal residents of the United States are invited to nominate for recognition an individual who has actively worked to end hunger among individuals in his/her community aged 50 years and up. Nominee must be at least 50 years of age as well and have made significant impact in the fight against...

Grants for Gang-Violence Reduction and
Gun Control Programming

Deadline: 07/21/2011
Grants for eligible agencies that will develop, maintain, and/or expand on current comprehensive gun crime reduction and anti-gang program strategies. The purpose of these grants is to encourage the development and enhancement of gang and gun violence reduction programming, with the goal of...

Grants to Organize Programming for
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Deadline: 07/21/2011
Grants ranging from $50,000-$300,000 to plan programming for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This grant seeks multi-state initiatives to plan projects that bring Americans together within their communities in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This RFP will fund volunteering projects that...

Community Building and Development Grants

Deadline: 07/20/2011
Grants for up to $100,000 for small towns and cities that engage in a unique form of community planning to create new and enhanced changes by identifying local values, building a vision from them, and prioritizing actions. The purpose of these grants is to encourage communities to create positive...

Grants to Promote Employee Safety

Deadline: 07/20/2011
Grants will be provided to eligible organizations to address issues of safe work sites. Programs will be funded to provide education and training about workplace safety and hazards for workers in dangerous positions and industries, minority, low-literacy and non-English speaking workers, young...

Grants to Support Human Rights Films

Letter of Intent Due: 06/01/2011
Deadline: 07/19/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support the making of fiction or nonfiction films that are insightful, generate discussion, promote human rights, and confront prejudice. Priority will be given to films that portray underrepresented perspectives as well as those that can be related...

Grants for Educational Initiatives to
Prevent Child Dental Complications

Deadline: 07/18/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 for parent education programs dedicated to the prevention of dental complications in children. The overall goal of the Foundation is to support programs that provide dental care to underserved populations. The purpose of the available funding is to fund parent/caregiver...

Grants for Innovative Ideas that
Improve the Lives of Children

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants to facilitate the application of new and innovative ideas to improve the lives of children. The Mission of the foundation is to utilize existing knowledge and ideas and help bring them to maximum use in society. The proposal seeks to support organizations that have established and proven...

Grants for Design Projects that
Benefit Nonprofit Organizations

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for creative design projects that benefit nonprofit organizations. Funding is provided for projects that are intended to solve a problem and support the mission of a non-profit organization. The purpose of these grants is to support and recognize designers...

Grants to Support Efforts of Religious
Leaders to Achieve Peace

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants for up to $50,000 to promote interfaith dialogue. The overall goal of the foundation is to promote peace by working with leaders of different religious backgrounds. Applicants will be nominated based on their recent achievements with a specific focus on improvement of interfaith interactions....

Funding for Nonprofits to Promote Public Health

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants for up to $5,000 to address issues affecting health. The overall goal of the foundation is to promote medicine and the betterment of public health. The purpose of this funding is to reduce the occurrence of violence, medical drug abuse and obesity which are all impediments to good health....

Grants to Promote Energy Efficiency in the United States

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Environmental grants to promote energy efficiency in the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to support programs and initiatives that effect positive change now and in the future. The purpose of the available funds is to assist local communities shift to more energy efficient sources...

Environmental Impact Grants

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 for positive environmental impact throughout the United States. The mission of the foundation is to provide human resources and/or financial assistance to projects that contribute to the improvement of the earth’s environment, quality of life and sustainable development...

Grants to Enhance the Quality of Life
for Underserved Populations

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants for up to $150,000 to improve the quality of life for underserved populations. Projects should benefit underserved populations and disadvantaged communities. Grants are offered in four areas: arts and culture, education, environment, and health and welfare. The trust will primarily make...

Grants to Improve Oral Health for Children

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants for up to $200,000 to enhance schools oral health services. This grant aims to improve school based oral health services that focus on early childhood and elementary/middle-school aged children. The grant will supply quality education and preventative and restorative services to underserved...

Grants to Engage Youth in Volunteering
to Solve Community Hunger Issues

Deadline: 07/15/2011
Grants of $2,000 are available for organizations that will engage (at least 600) young volunteers in learning about and addressing the issue of childhood hunger in their communities. The purpose of these grants is to educate youth about their power as problem solvers and to engage them as...

Grants for Software Development to
Help Underserved Populations

Deadline: 07/11/2011
Software application design competition with awards totaling $100,000. The purpose of the challenge is to motivate people to develop software applications that improve the lives of Americans. This RFP challenges people to develop applications(apps) that deliver personalized, actionable information...

Grants to Improve Oral Health Care
for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 07/11/2011
Grants up to $100,000 for oral health systems to expand and provide services to individuals in need of quality oral health care. The purpose of this funding is to provide affordable access to high-quality oral care for diverse underserved populations. The foundation will fund programs that...

Grants for Youth-Driven Volunteer Projects

Deadline: 07/10/2011
Grants for unemployed young adults and teens to develop volunteer projects and give back to their communities. Grants will enable awardees' expertise and abilities to shine while enabling themselves and other young people in the community to be involved in worthwhile and personally meaningful...

Grants for Nonprofits that Promote Social Justice

Deadline: 07/08/2011
Grants of up to $2,000 to develop or expand small, new, and innovative social justice projects that are either local, national, or international. The purpose of these grants is to support social justice projects of grassroots organizations that have small budgets and limited access to large...

Grants to Reintegrate Veterans into the Workforce

Deadline: 07/08/2011
Grants for up to $300,000 per year to facilitate the reintegration of veterans into the workforce. The overall goal of the funding agency is to provide jobs and skills training to people throughout the United States. The purpose of the funding is to provide job training, counseling, and placement...

Grants to Support Schools that Foster
Creativity and Arts Education for Children

Deadline: 07/08/2011
Grants for $2,500 are available to help educators (i.e., principals and teachers, especially arts teachers) explore new ways to inspire the development of creativity within children. The purpose of these grants is to support educators who develop effective ways to encourage their students’...

Grants to Encourage Volunteerism
Throughout the U.S.

Deadline: 07/08/2011
Grants for up to $2,500 to encourage volunteerism for U.S. citizens. The overall goal of the funding agency is to inspire, equip and mobilize people throughout the country to take positive action in order to improve their communities, cities and country. The purpose of the available funding...

Funding for Services that Help Youth
Successfully Transition Out of Foster Care

Deadline: 07/07/2011
Grants totaling $2,000,000 to support programs that effectively help youth who are aging out of the foster care system to develop relationship skills to safely manage returning to their biological families from which they were removed. The purpose of these grants is to promote the effective...

Large Grant to Help Children Exposed to Violence

Deadline: 07/07/2011
Grants for up to $1,000,000 to help improve policies and to address the needs of children that are victims of or exposed to violence. This grant aims to better understand the key issues facing kids exposed to violence, and to propose policies to the Attorney General that will ultimately reduce...

Awards to Recognize Men's Efforts
to Improve Society

Deadline: 07/06/2011
Awards for up to $10,000 to recognize the efforts of men impacting their communities. The overall goal of the funding is to honor men who are dedicated to community development and positive social change. This funding opportunity calls on organizations and individuals to nominate a friend,...

Grants for Prevention of Child Abuse

Deadline: 07/05/2011
Grants for intervention and prevention of child abuse in migrant and tribal communities. The overall goal of the funding agency is to improve the environment and conditions to foster healthier growth and better outcomes for children throughout the United States. The proposal seeks to fund organizations...

Grants to Help Refugees Successfully
Transition into Community Life

Deadline: 07/05/2011
Grants to assist refugees in successful placement and integration into American society and culture. The goal of the funding is to help refugees find a community conducive to their overall well being. Programs must be culturally sensitive and cater to a multitude of different languages. Responsibilities...

Funding Child Obesity Research to
Improve Physical Activity Policies

Letter of Intent Due: 07/01/2010
Deadline: 07/01/2011
Supports research to create policy and strategies for increasing physical activity among children and adolescents, behaviors that cause inactivity, and preventing obesity. Emphasis placed on children and youths ages 3 to 18 who are at highest risk for obesity. This call for proposals will support...

Health and Wellness Grants for Communities
Throughout the United States

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Grants to promote health and wellness in the United States. The mission of the foundation is to help people live happier and healthier lives. The proposal seeks to provide financial support for non-profit organizations who provide communal services in the fields of health and wellness. Programs...

Award for Non-Profits Exhibiting
Excellence in Innovation

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Awards will be given to effective non-profit social-sector organizations that have implemented innovative ideas to significantly impact populations receiving services. The purpose of the award is to not only celebrate the applicant's program but to set an example for others. As such, performance,...

Grants to Support Nonprofit Programs
in Multiple Areas of Interest

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Grants for nonprofit organizations that promote programs focusing on social welfare, education and literacy, scientific research, environmental conservation, and cross-cultural understanding. The Foundation supports a wide range of programs including, but not limited to: disaster relief efforts,...

Grants for Child Abuse Prevention and Intervention

Deadline: 07/01/2011
One time grants of up to $4,000 will be made to small organizations to assist children in the area of abuse prevention. Priority will be given to grassroots organizations, that are mainly directed by women and youth, for new or existing projects that address issues of violence prevention including...

Grants to Provide Basic Services and
Educational Opportunities

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Grants for up to $7,000 for organizations that provide for the hungry. This foundation aims to put an end to national hunger by making affordable, nutritious food more accessible and by supporting programs that promote self-reliance and community empowerment. The Foundation is committed to...

Grants to Fund Research Projects
in the Area of Artistic Crafts

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Grants for up to $15,000 to support the expansion and advancement of innovative research in the area of artistic crafts. Artistic crafts are considered works of art that have a practical as well as an artistic purpose, including ceramics, jewelry, art glass, quilts, furniture, welding, and...

Grants for Smoking Cessation Programs
Targeting Minority/Low-income Youth

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Eligible applicants can apply for competitive grants ranging up to $250,000 for programs to prevent and stop smoking among minority youth and low-income teen girls, between the ages of 11 - 26. Funding will be provided for two different types of programs to determine the best way to help eliminate...

Grants to Promote Film Festivals

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Grants ranging from $2,000-$30,000 to support film festivals. Grants will be awarded to major film festivals, festivals that focus on independent and alternative filmmaking, and festivals that support social and cultural diversity. Preference will be given to organizations aiming to make...

Grants for Public Relations Projects for Nonprofits

Deadline: 07/01/2011
Grants of up to $7,500 are available to non-profit organizations and government entities in need of improving their public image. The need for economic development or the challenges created by natural and manmade disasters often leave a locality or organization struggling to enhance their image...

Awards to Recognize Exemplary Women Volunteers

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Awards will be given to promote volunteerism by recognizing women who are stellar examples of what volunteers can achieve. Cash awards will be given to each honoree's favorite cause. Honorees will achieve national recognition, have an opportunity to promote their cause, and will be included...

Grants to Promote Access and
the Preservation of the Humanities

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 to promote preservation and access to cultural heritage collections in institutions. The purpose of these grants is to support programs that retaim a large and knowledgeable staff that will promote the preservation of, and allow greater access to, humanities...

Grants for Economic Education Programs
for Low Wealth Individuals and Families

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants to assist credit union organizations that provide innovative financial education and literacy programs for low wealth individuals and families. The purpose of these grants is to improve the financial capabilities and assets of low wealth individuals and families. Funding for programming...

Grants to Support Various Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to charitable organizations for a broad range of projects related to education, the environment, and community. Funded educational programs will serve all ages from early childhood through teens to provide educational support. Funded environmental programs...

Grants for Nonprofit Programming for Social,
Economic, and Political Justice

Letter of Intent Due: 05/31/2011
Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants to provide operating support for programs that promote social, economic, and political justice for underrepresented and underpriveleged citizens. (Pre-application form due May 31.) Eligible organizations are those that encourage the efforts of people to work together for justice and...

Grants to Help Pet Owners
Maintain Ownership

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants for up to $125,000 to strengthen the bond between pets and their families. The mission of the foundation is to increase the quality of life of pets and to maximize community benefit from maintaining them. This RFP seeks to fund pet charity organizations working to achieve the foundation's...

Animal Welfare Grants

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Shelters and organizations engaged in the rescue and rehabilitation of dogs can apply for grants to further their work. Preference will be provided to applicants whose policies are in accordance with those of the grantor. In particular, eligible organizations should be dedicated to the welfare...

Grants for Nonprofits for Brand
Marketing and Creative Services

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants for up to $35,000 to provide marketing services to community based organizations. This grant will be awarded to organizations in need of brand marketing and creative services. Funding is being offered in both full and matching grants. A full grant will offer creative/marketing services,...

Grants for Programs to Assist New Refugees

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants for up to $250,000 per year for refugee economic and social development. The overall goal of the funding agency is to ensure a healthy transition for new refugees in the United States. The purpose of the available funding is to connect refugees with community resources to facilitate...

Grant Award for Innovative Projects that Improve
the Lives of Citizens in Developing Countries

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants to reward and encourage eligible organizations, small businesses, or individuals that create and implement outstanding and innovative projects in developing countries that focus on: (a) improving access to and management of water, (b) delivering high nutritional value to populations...

Grants to Support Initiatives that Address
the Root Causes of Hunger in America

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants ranging from $500 to $15,000 for organizations and initiatives that address and attempt to change the root causes of hunger in communities across America. The purpose of these grants is to fund organizations that address and change the underlying reasons that cause hunger in so many...

Grants for Nonprofits Offering Tax Preparation
Services to Underprivileged Populations

Deadline: 06/30/2011
Grants are available to non-profit organizations wishing to offer under-privileged residents free tax preparation services. The aim of the program is to improve the accuracy of taxpayer returns, increasing e-filing, improve volunteer services, and enhance quality control for the target population....

Health Care Grants for Underserved
Populations Around the World

Deadline: 06/27/2011
Grants to improve access to health care in the United States and around the world. The following types of project are included in the definition of health care; dental, mental health,and substance abuse. The health services are offered to the disabled and those who suffer from domestic violence,...

Grants for Improving the Adoption Process

Deadline: 06/27/2011
Grants totaling $4,500,000 for adoption organizations. The purpose of this grant is to support and enhance the implementation of the Children's Bureau (CB)-approved curriculum. Adoption organizations will receive funding to enhance, adopt or adapt this curriculum, and then implement and evaluate...

Grants for Outreach Programs to
Rehabilitate Homeless Youth

Deadline: 06/24/2011
Grants for up to $200,000 for programs that address the needs of street youth and help them turn their lives around. Outreach programs will identify and assist children who have run away or have been turned out of their homes and who are vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. These projects...

Community Grants to Provide People with Basic Needs

Deadline: 06/23/2011
Grants to provide basic needs and services in select locations. The foundation focuses on four areas; arts, education, human services, workforce and economic development. The current proposal is for organizations providing human services. Eligible programs include providing basic needs such...

Grants for Nonprofit Low Rent Housing Projects
for Low-Income People with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/23/2011
Grants for housing assistance for low income people with disabilities. The mission of the funding agency is to provide affordable housing solutions to all populations throughout the United States. This RFP seeks to fund non-profit organizations that can provide low rent housing projects and...

Grants for Nonprofits to
Reduce Domestic Violence

Deadline: 06/23/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to support efforts to reduce the occurrence of domestic violence. The foundation is interested in funding programs that can educate, motivate and foster healthy relationships, free of domestic violence. The purpose of this proposal is to support non-profit organizations...

Grant Awards for Nonprofit Organizations and
Grassroots Community Projects

Deadline: 06/21/2011
Grants ranging up to $50,000 will be awarded to non-profit organizations in support of their project, program, or community event. The purpose of the grant is to reward organizations which are doing exceptional work in their communities in one of three areas of interest: environment, health,...

Grants for Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Programs

Deadline: 06/18/2011
Grants totaling $10,023,000 will be made available to eligible agencies to help homeowners with mortgage problems. Trained counselors will be made available to homeowners in jeopardy of foreclosure or who are having difficulty making their mortgage payments. The goal is to help homeowners retain...

Community Grants Innovative Community Projects

Deadline: 06/17/2011
Grants to fund individuals or groups with new and innovative ideas for programs or services that will enhance the lives of the citizens of a given community in the United States. Past projects include helping the sick, feeding the hungry, mentoring programs, and disaster relief. There are...

Grants for Training Programs to Address
and Prevent Cyberspace and High Tech Crime

Deadline: 06/16/2011
Grants to fund organizations that provide training to criminal justice and law enforcement entities to respond to and prevent crimes committed using the internet or other forms of technology. The purpose of these grants is to enhance and support training and technical assistance efforts that...

Grants Set to Raise Millions in 2011

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Up to 150 grants, each averaging up to $60,000 will provide funds for nonprofits through a world class cultural events/fundraiser. These grants will help a wide variety of outstanding causes at no cost to the recipient. Events are scheduled in the city or town of the recipient and raises funds,...

Grants to Revitalize Low and
Middle Income Communities

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Grants to non-profit organizations for programs that uplift the lives of low and middle-income individuals and rejuvenate their neighborhoods. Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations for a wide range of programs that promote economic and community development and arts and culture...

Grants for Solutions to Improve
Employment Opportunities

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Grants for individuals, organizations, or collaborations that: (a) propose the most innovative solutions to increase job opportunities for disadvantaged populations, (b) connect job seekers to employers via the Internet and/or technology, or (c) spearhead a creative and new way of helping entrepreneurs...

Grants to Support Nonprofits Working with Horses

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Grants will be awarded to non-profit organizations involved with horses to benefit the community. Funding will be provided for therapeutic riding to help the disabled and disadvantaged, programs which assist those in the equestrian sports and/or elevate the sport and the profession, and activities...

Grants to Promote Fitness and Nutrition in Schools

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Grants for up to $3,000 for fitness and nutrition programs at schools throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to help schools increase: student awareness of the importance of healthy eating and increased physical activity; student access to and consumption of...

Grants to Promote Greater Access to Programs
and Services for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to fund organizations that provide support services and programs for children with disabilities as well as their families. The purpose of these grants is to enable children with disabilities to live healthy and happy lives by supporting organizations...

Grants to Support Libraries for Underserved Youth

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Grants ranging from $500 - $3,000 to support libraries that cater to underserved youth throughout the United States. The overall goal of the foundation is to provide literacy and reading opportunities for youth. This RFP seeks to fund school, public and non traditional libraries that work to...

Small Grants for Innovative Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 06/15/2011
Small grants for up to $500 to support disaster relief efforts throughout the United States. The mission of the Foundation is to encourage community action by young people throughout the country. This RFP seeks individuals and organizations looking to implement innovative and creative programming...

Grants for Solutions to Community Conflicts
Regarding Natural Resources

Deadline: 06/14/2011
Grants for up to $35,000 per year for community based solutions to natural resource conflicts and disputes. The overall goal of the foundation is to facilitate community involvement in enjoyment of and decision processes regarding national forests. Over the past few years, many communities...

Grants for Youth Running & Fitness Programs

Deadline: 06/13/2011
Grants ranging up to $10,000 for community nonprofit organizations that initiate and support running programs for kids. The purpose of this funding is to promote healthy lifestyles and positively impact the lives of youth through running and fitness programs, thereby reducing childhood obesity....

Grants to Build Safer Neighborhoods through
Training and Technology Initiatives

Deadline: 06/13/2011
Grants for up to $350,000 to improve the criminal justice system. The mission of the funding agency is to provide new and innovative ways to meet the ever changing challenges in the justice and law systems. This proposal seeks to fund initiatives that provide training and technical assistance...

Grants for Projects that Balance Technology
and the Preservation of Nature

Deadline: 06/09/2011
Grants for innovative educational projects, special projects, and research projects that focus on technology and the environment. The purpose of these grants is to support innovative efforts to balance technology and the environment. Funding is provided for pilot projects in the early stages...

Grants for Treatment Programs for
New and Expectant Mothers

Deadline: 06/07/2011
Grants will be awarded for residential programs that address substance abuse issues among new and expectant mothers and their families. These programs will offer treatment for the mother and her minor children in a residential setting while providing concurrent and well-coordinated assistance...

Large Grant to Provide Drug Intervention Training

Deadline: 06/06/2011
Grant for up to $2 million to implement training services for substance abuse interventions. The overall goal of the funding agency is to improve services for youth suffering from substance abuse, co-occurring abuse, and other mental disorders. This RFP seeks to assist states and courts in...

Grants to Provide Services for
Child Victims of Exploitation

Deadline: 06/06/2011
Grants to provide counseling services to children exposed to and used in the sex industry. The overall goal of the funding agency is to prevent and intervene in juvenile justice and behavior issues to increase positive life outcomes. This RFP seeks qualified applicants to deliver counseling...

Funding for Drug Rehabilitation
Training and Treatment

Deadline: 06/06/2011
Grants totaling $2,000,000 for programs specializing in drug rehabilitation training. The purpose of this funding is to strengthen drug-courts across the nation by providing training to enable a more successful treatment. This grant aims to provide training in best treatment practices and...

Grants to Address Pressing Community
Issues in the USA and Abroad

Deadline: 06/03/2011
Grants for up to $25,000 to address pressing community issues in the United States and abroad. The mission of the foundation is to promote tolerance and understanding with the ultimate goal of world peace. Projects funded through this proposal may include microfinance programs, working with...

Grants for Mental Health Services for Children

Deadline: 06/02/2011
Grants for up to $800,000 for mental health services for children. The overall goal of the funding agency is to improve mental health outcomes for people in the United States. The purpose of the funding is to expand existing programs that provide services to children with serious emotional...

Grant for the Development of
International Community Leaders

Deadline: 06/02/2011
A grant of $1,500,000 will be awarded to provide short-term fellowships for foreign civic and community minded individuals from selected countries, so that they can gain the skills and expertise necessary to effect grassroots change in their native countries. Through this grant, approximately...

Grants for Community Development, Housing,
and Youth Services for Low Income Populations

Deadline: 06/01/2011
Grants to enhance community life in select regions. The mission of the foundation is to support programs that enhance the quality of life for residents through economic development and support of educational and developmental initiatives for children and youth. The proposal seeks to fund three...

Grants to Fund Major Health and Education Initiatives

Deadline: 06/01/2011
Grants up to $100,000 will be awarded for projects in the areas of health and education. The Foundation's mission is to support nonprofit efforts to provide for the intellectual, moral, and physical welfare of people living in the US. Capital funding and funding for major projects will be...

Grants to Help Mainstream Handicapped
Children and Young Adults

Deadline: 06/01/2011
Grants to afford disabled children, youth, and young adults, from birth to early 20s, the same opportunities and experiences as their non-handicapped peers. Projects and programs which are supported enable this population to have full access to and participate in the same educational, recreational,...

Grants for Democracy Education and
Increased Voter Enrollment

Deadline: 06/01/2011
Grants for up to $25,000 to increase citizen participation in democratic government procedures. The mission of the foundation is to defend freedom and equality, and to help the underprivileged. The overall goal of the funding is to ensure the protection of democracy and to defend basic freedoms...

Grants to Encourage the Incorporation
of Health Concerns in Policy Making

Deadline: 06/01/2011
Grants for up to $125,000 to encourage the incorporation of health concerns in policy making. The overall goal of the funding organizations is to facilitate better health outcomes for people throughout the United States. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to demonstrate the effectiveness...

Grants to Produce and Distribute Documentaries
that Address Important Social Issues

Deadline: 06/01/2011
Grants ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 to support individual filmmakers, nonprofit organizations, or public media programs in producing and distributing high-quality documentaries that address significant, contemporary social issues, or examine various important areas that are under-explored....

Grants to Fund Support and Awareness
Projects for Women with Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: 06/01/2011
Grants for $1,000 to help nonprofit organizations provide programs that support women with ovarian cancer, or raise greater awareness about ovarian cancer. The purpose of these grants is to support already existing programs or encourage the development of new programs that significantly impact...

Grant to Increase Availability of
Teachers in Underserved Areas

Letter of Intent Due: 04/29/2011
Deadline: 05/31/2011
Grants will be awarded for programs which increase the availability of qualified teachers, particularly in under served areas. Under this grant, funds will be awarded for national or regional programs which increase the number of teachers by implementing alternative routes for teacher certification...

Awards Available for Innovative Designs in Senior Housing

Deadline: 05/31/2011
Awards will be granted to four senior housing complexes representing the best in affordable housing design with conservation in mind. The projects must have at least 25 properties and be designed for independent living. Award recipients will be able to take advantage of important publicity...

Grants to Improve the Quality of Life in the United States

Deadline: 05/31/2011
Grants to improve the quality of life throughout the United States. The overall goal of the foundation is to support the efforts of non-profit organizations in the areas of environment, education, and human services. The proposal seeks organizations who have demonstrated success in the aforementioned...

Grants to Fund Higher Education of
Special Ed and Early Intervention Personnel

Deadline: 05/31/2011
Grants to fund graduate and post graduate programs that effectively prepare special education, early intervention, and related services staff with the skills they need to to fill faculty, research, or administrative positions. The purpose of these grants is to increase the number of highly...

Grants for Institutions to Develop Training
Programs in Special Education

Deadline: 05/31/2011
Grants totaling $12 million to train high quality personnel in special education. The purpose of this proposal is to establish training and preparation programs for educators and related service personnel involved in early intervention and special education, to better serve infants, toddlers,...

Grants to Improve Access to
High Quality Dental Care

Deadline: 05/31/2011
Grants for up to $25,000 to promote dental care services throughout the United States. The mission of the foundation is to improve the access to, and productivity of, the oral healthcare system and to create an overall increase in demand of dental services. The RFP seeks to fund organizations...

Grants to Support Successful and
Effective After-School Programs

Deadline: 05/31/2011
Grants for $10,000 for innovative and effective programs that engage middle school students in after-school programs and activities. The purpose of these grants is to support the creation, continuation, or enhancement of highly successful after school programs. Funding will be provided for...

Capital Funding Grants to Build
Community Playgrounds

Deadline: 05/31/2011
Capital funding grants for up to $15,000 to build playgrounds throughout the United States. The mission of the foundation is to encourage more play and recreation for the youth of America. This RFP seeks organizations or government entities that own land where a community and neighborhood children...

Grants for Programs that Help Homeless Individuals

Deadline: 05/27/2011
Grants to promote the growth of new or existing programs that provide housing services as well as treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders for those who are consistently homeless. The purpose of these grants is to reduce consistent homelessness by providing housing opportunities...

Awards for Communities Supporting
Their Children and Youth

Deadline: 05/27/2011
Grants of $2,500 will be awarded to communities deemed among the best places for children to thrive and grow. Communities which have made their youth the number one priority, including such efforts as reducing high school dropout rates, through collaborative efforts, programs, and services,...

Grants to Promote Arts in Under-Served Communities

Deadline: 05/26/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 for promoting arts in under-served communities. Organizations who can provided small scale projects over short periods of time or implement long term planning for promotion of arts are eligible to apply. Organizations must serve communities or neighborhoods that lack...

Grants to Support Community Organizing
in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Deadline: 05/26/2011
Grants for up to $20,000 to support non-profit organizations that promote community development in low-income neighborhoods. Funding is to be used to create of a strong, democratically- and communally-run, organization that will produce leaders and promote social change for the community.

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Grants to Address Humanitarian Needs Worldwide
Through Innovative Projects

Deadline: 05/26/2011
Grants for projects that utilize map technology to make the world a better place. The mission of the foundation is to assist non-profits working on humanitarian projects in using and creating map technology to better serve the world population. Past projects have been created to benefit key...

Grants to Enhance Programs that Address
Issues of Violence Against Women

Deadline: 05/25/2011
Grants for up to $900,000 to enhance programs that address violence against women. The overall goal of the funding agency is to strengthen the delivery of services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and to advocate on their behalf within the criminal justice system. This proposal seeks...

Grants to Provide Services for Victims
of Sexual and Domestic Violence

Deadline: 05/25/2011
Grants for up to over $100,000 to provide services for victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence. The mission of the funding agency is prevent and reduce the negative outcomes related to violence against women. The proposal seeks to support existing state coalition programs that are registered...

Grants to Help Low-Income Families and Individuals
Achieve Economic Independence

Deadline: 05/25/2011
Grants for projects that help low income families and individuals become financially independent over a period of time. Funding is to be used to provide low income families and individuals with access to special savings accounts that will enable them to save up enough money to either purchase...

Grant to Introduce U.S. Culture to the
International Community through Film

Deadline: 05/25/2011
Grant to introduce foreign audiences to American cultural and social life through film. The successful applicant will present American documentaries and films to international audiences in a variety of venues including those sponsored by U.S. embassies. The purpose of the grant is to engage...

Grants to Create a Diverse Healthcare Workforce

Deadline: 05/25/2011
Grants totaling around $10 million to promote the recruitment of disadvantaged populations into the health care workforce. The overall goal of the program is to create an ethnically and culturally diverse workforce to meet the needs of the growing and changing United States population. This...

Grants to Improve Post High School
Educational Outcomes

Deadline: 05/23/2011
Grants totaling an estimated $20 million to improve post high school education. The funding agency's goal is to provide opportunities to underserved students throughout the United States. Through this proposal funding is being distributed to three different areas; projects that intend to increase...

Grants for Programs Providing Financial Education
and Assistance for Postsecondary Students

Deadline: 05/23/2011
Grants for organizations or educational institutions that help individuals succeed in pursuing a postsecondary education by providing financial aid and assistance in the application process. The purpose of these grants is to help individuals seeking a postsecondary education have greater awareness...

Grants for Projects that Promote Greater
Peace, Justice, and Nonviolence in the World

Deadline: 05/20/2011
Grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 for programs that educate local communities about the values needed to promote a more peaceful and just society. The purpose of these grants is to challenge current societal movements that promote injustice and violence, by building community-wide movements...

International Grants to Improve Health Services

Deadline: 05/19/2011
Grants to improve health care services worldwide. The mission of the foundation is to improve health outcomes worldwide through innovative technology and creative ideas. Projects that the foundation is focusing on are eradication of the polio virus, development of new sanitation technologies,...

Grants for International Food Assistance

Deadline: 05/18/2011
Grants of up to $125,000 for nonprofit and private voluntary organizations to provide food assistance worldwide. The purpose is to reduce hunger and food insecurity in countries around the world in development or emergency situations. Funding is provided to respond to requests from international...

Grants to Support Native American Arts and Culture

Letter of Intent Due: 04/29/2011
Deadline: 05/18/2011
Grants for up to $40,000 to support Native American arts and culture. The mission of the foundation is to promote the preservation of Native culture in different societies. The proposal seeks to support both individual artists and non profit organizations. Areas of work include filmmaking,...

Grants for Intervention Services for At-Risk Youth

Deadline: 05/16/2011
Grants for up to $300,000 for the implementation of mentoring programs for at risk youth. The overall goal of the funding agency is to increase positive outcomes for youth at risk and help them transition into a healthy and productive adulthood. The purpose of the funding is to provide appropriate...

Grants for Community-based Programs
that Restore Fish Habitats

Deadline: 05/16/2011
Grants totaling $1,000,000 will be awarded for projects which restore fish habitats. Community-based and grassroots projects will restore seabeds, marshes, freshwater habitats, and significant flora necessary to restore and preserve marine habitats along the coastal United States, the Great...

Grants for Health and Wellness Initiatives

Deadline: 05/15/2011
Grants ranging up to $250,000 to support wellness, health, and access to high quality health care through initiatives that improve health and health care systems. Funding is directed to organizations that address the following health issues: obesity among children and adults, racial and ethnic...

Research Grants to Study Innovative
Therapeutic Techniques

Deadline: 05/15/2011
Research grants for innovative therapeutic techniques. The overall goal of the foundation is to facilitate an understanding of the impact that horses have on humans. The proposal seeks qualified research organizations to carry out basic research as well as clinical studies and trials. Applicants...

Grants for School-Based Wellness Programs

Deadline: 05/13/2011
Grants will be awarded to create new or expand on existing wellness programs for elementary and secondary school children. Programs should educate students about healthy lifestyles, and enhance their physical, social, and emotional development. This grant has several funding priorities, the...

Grant to Promote First Amendment Rights
Through Literature & Literacy

Deadline: 05/13/2011
Grants to support organizations that will promote first amendment rights through reading and literature. The mission of the foundation is to protect the first amendment rights of the people of the United States specifically with regard to intellectual freedom. The proposal seeks to support...

Community Grants to Address
Health Care Needs

Deadline: 05/13/2011
Community grants to address communal issues affecting public health. The mission of the foundation is to improve the overall outcomes pertaining to health in multiple states throughout the United States. This proposal requests organizations who can deliver health care initiatives in areas such...

Grants for Programs which Enhance
Children's Lives through Technology

Deadline: 05/12/2011
Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded for programs that improve the lives of American children and teens. The purpose of these grants is to support new or existing programs that enhance the education of these youth by means of computer and video games and/or interactive technology. Grants...

Grants for Innovative Services
to Benefit Military Families

Deadline: 05/12/2011
Grants totaling $75,000 for creative programming to improve the quality of life for military personnel and their families. The mission of the foundation is to support the United States military personnel in times of need. The proposal seeks applicants to provide services that can appropriately...

Grants to Enrich the Lives of Individuals
with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Letter of Intent Due: 04/08/2011
Deadline: 05/09/2011
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for organizations that promote services that enrich the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Funding for programming must be used for one of the following areas of services: education, recreation/community activities, and young adult and...

Grants to Improve Services for Children and Youth
with Developmental Disabilities

Letter of Intent Due: 04/18/2011
Deadline: 05/09/2011
Grants up to $75,000 for organizations that provide a wide range of services for children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. Funding should be used for services that provide the following: greater access to health care and health insurance, greater access to a culturally...

Grants to Fund Research to Aid Elderly Individuals in Leading Healthy and Self-Sufficient Lives

Deadline: 05/08/2011
Grants to fund research that will aid community-based organizations in creating programs, tools, and interventions to help elderly individuals maintain their independence. The purpose of these grants is to help elderly Americans maintain their health and well-being as well as their ability...

Grants for Research on Moral Questions

Deadline: 05/07/2011
Grants up to $250,000 for preliminary research into the investigation of moral questions in human subjects research. Interdisciplinary and collaborative projects are encouraged, particularly those involving clinical researchers, ethicists, and behavioral/social scientists. Applications must...

Grants to Provide Support for People Living With HIV

Deadline: 05/06/2011
Grants to provide food and nutrition guidance for people living with HIV. The overall goal of the foundation is to support organizations who work towards improving the lives of HIV patients. This proposal seeks to support organizations who can provide nutritious meals or foods to people with...

Grants to Support Humanities
Programming and Resources

Deadline: 05/04/2011
Grants ranging from $30,000 to $1,000,000 to support humanities programs and resources in institutions and organizations. The purpose of these grants is to ensure lasting improvements for humanities programming and resources in institutions. Grants may be used for both continuing and one-time...

Grant for International Defense of Freedom of Religion

Deadline: 05/04/2011
Grant to promote freedom of religion internationally. Funds will be awarded for program to assist persons persecuted because of their religious beliefs and to defend freedom of religion in countries where there are serious abuses of religious freedom. The program to be developed will consist...

Grants to Improve Rural Quality of Life
through Access to Internet Service

Deadline: 05/03/2011
Grants ranging from $50,000 to $1,500,000 for entities that will provide basic high-speed internet service for rural, underprivileged communities where such service does not yet exist. The purpose of these grants is to promote economic development and provide tools for higher education, better...

Grants to Promote Environmental Stewardship
through Environmental Education

Deadline: 05/02/2011
Grants ranging up to $100,000 for environmental awareness and programs that provide information on best practices, methods and techniques in addressing environmental issues that will ultimately lead to environmental stewardship. The purpose of this funding is to support environmental education...

Grants for Various Social, Economic, and
Educational Projects Led by Youth

Deadline: 05/02/2011
Grants ranging between $25,000 and $100,000 for service-learning projects that address the following issue areas: drivers’ safety, access to higher education, financial literacy, natural and societal disaster preparedness, and environmental responsibility. The purpose of these grants is to...

Education Grants to Promote Science and Technology

Deadline: 05/02/2011
Grants of up to $60,000 to support science education for students in the United States. The mission of the foundation is to assist communities in deriving long term benefit through the continual advancement of education. The Foundation seeks imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking,...

Grants for Creative Solutions
to Address the Needs of Children

Deadline: 05/02/2011
Grants to fund a select group of not-for-profit organizations here and around the globe that focus on providing educational resources to displaced children and children otherwise disconnected from traditional public and private resources. We are looking for organizations that use innovation,...

Grants for Educational Resources for Displaced Children
In The USA and Around the World

Deadline: 05/02/2011
Grants of $1,000 for nonprofits to provide educational resources and materials for children around the world. The programs can be simple programs or activities or multi-faceted. The foundation is looking for organizations that use innovation, creativity, and direct solutions to the challenges...

Grants for Creative Community Solutions
to Environmental Challenges

Deadline: 05/01/2011
Grants for up to $80,000 for organizations who can engage communities in environmental conservation programs. The primary goal of the funding is to inspire diverse communities to create and maintain conservation projects in and around their living areas. Projects should include a water, habitat,...

Grants for Exercise Programs in Public Schools

Deadline: 05/01/2011
Grants for up to $2,500 to establish and maintain running programs in public schools. The overall goal of the foundation is to promote health and counteract child obesity through running programs. The grant seeks to fund elementary and middle public schools interested in providing running programs...

Grants for Small Animals in Classrooms

Deadline: 05/01/2011
Grants to support responsible pet care in elementary school classrooms across the country. The program is designed to help teachers support pets in the classroom through direct, no-hassle grants. You can obtain a grant or coupon for the purchase of new pets, pet environments or pet food and...

Grants for Early Reading Programs and
Arts and Culture in Schools

Deadline: 04/30/2011
Grants to support K-12 in- and out-of-school programming, specifically reading programs and arts and culture. Reading grants provide funding to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations for weekend book clubs and early childhood reading programs and events. Art grants will fund the incorporation...

Grants to Assist Under-Served Populations
with Financial Planning

Deadline: 04/30/2011
Grants to assist under served populations with financial planning. The overall goal is to help people take control of their financial lives through education and assistance initiatives. The grant seeks to support organizations that utilize financial planning professionals for the delivery of...

Grants to Improve Access to
Mental Health Services for Youth

Deadline: 04/30/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to improve access to mental health services for youth. The goal is to decrease the stigma associated with mental health care and to improve access to care. Programs funded through this proposal include expanding existing services for the target population, development...

Grants to Promote Maternal and Infant Welfare
in Rural Communities Around the Globe

Deadline: 04/29/2011
Grants totaling $13,000,000 will be awarded for innovative ideas which help to reduce maternal and infant mortality in low and middle-income countries. In particular, ideas are sought which partner science and technology with business to help women in poor, rural areas with limited access....

International Grants to Improve Life and
Alleviate Suffering Worldwide

Deadline: 04/29/2011
Grant award of $1.5 million to recognize an organization that has made great sacrifices for a humanitarian cause. The purpose of this grant is to acknowledge and further advance the efforts of the organization and to draw attention to the worldwide need to support humanitarian aid. The mission...

Grants for Organizations Providing Services
that Have Made a Significant Impact

Deadline: 04/27/2011
Grants to fund organizations led by individuals who have made a significant impact on any of the following areas: health and wellness, economic and social equity, environmental sustainability, tolerance and human rights, and peace and security. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate...

Grants to Address Community Issues Affecting Health

Deadline: 04/27/2011
Grants for up to $200,000 to address community issues influencing health. The mission of the foundation is to improve health and health care for all Americans. Applicants must address one of the following factors; education, income and employment, family and social connectedness, or community...

Grants to Increase Creative Activity to Develop
More Livable & Beautiful Communities

Letter of Intent Due: 03/01/2011
Deadline: 04/25/2011
Grants ranging up to $250,000 to help create livable, sustainable and beautiful communities through the arts. The purpose of this funding is to support creative and innovative projects that work together with artists and arts organizations to improve the quality of life, revitalize local economies,...

Grants to Support Sun Safety

Deadline: 04/22/2011
Grants to support sun safety by providing shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas. The purpose of this funding is to support the purchase and installation of shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, eating areas,...

Grants to Address Social Issues of Tribal Youth

Letter of Intent Due: 03/04/2011
Deadline: 04/22/2011
Grants ranging up to $20,000 for projects addressing the health and well being of Native youth. The purpose of this funding is to support projects that incorporate tradition and culture in its efforts to address social issues affecting youth. Social issues may include, but are not limited...

Grants to Promote U.S. Performing Arts
at International Festivals

Deadline: 04/22/2011
Grants for up to $15,000 to promote American performing arts at international venues. The mission of the foundation is to enhance performing arts in the United States and to encourage continual development and innovation. The grant seeks to assist excellent performing artists in attending and...

Grants for Nonprofit Programming and
Hunger Relief Activities

Deadline: 04/22/2011
Grants starting at $25,000 for non-profits with projects focusing on any of the following: workforce development, improving the environment, education, and/or health and wellness. Priority will be given to applicants that integrate hunger relief efforts into any of the above-listed program...

Grants to Promote Sexual Health
Among Teens and Young Adults

Deadline: 04/20/2011
Grants ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 to promote sexual health among teens and young adults. Funding is provided to support the development, execution, and assessment of innovative projects that reduce the percentage of sexually transmitted diseases (such as Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Congenital...

Grants to Increase the Number of Children
Receiving Health Care Services

Deadline: 04/18/2011
Grants totaling $40 million to promote enrollment of children in health insurance programs. The overall goal of the funding agency is to increase the amount of people receiving health care in the United States. The proposal seeks organizations and agencies who can design programs to increase...

Grants for Construction or Aquisition
of Veteran Care Facilities

Deadline: 04/15/2011
Grants totaling $85 million for states to acquire or construct nursing homes, domiciliary and/or adult day health care facilities for Veterans. The purpose of this funding is to provide financial assistance to states interested in operating extended care facilities to help care for Veterans...

Grants to Enhance Student Learning
In and Out of the Classroom

Deadline: 04/15/2011
Grants of $10,000 per year for the development of in- and out-of-class programs that improve students' knowledge, understanding, and awareness of the world around them. The purpose of this funding is to engage children in intellectual, creative and artistic activies in and out of the classroom....

Funding to Improve Employment
Among Low-Income Populations

Deadline: 04/15/2011
Grants between $3 and $6 million to fund programs and services that increase employment opportunities among low income populations, especially amongst non-custodial parents, and ex-offenders rejoining their communities. Funding will be used to provide the above-mentioned target populations...

Grants for Nutritional Programs for Children

Deadline: 04/15/2011
Grants up to $5,000 for schools and non-profit organizations that provide nutritional breakfasts as part of their summer programming. The purpose of these grants is to help children maintain healthy lifestyles in order to learn, grow, and develop to their fullest potentials. Funding may be...

Grants to Promote Wellness, Employment, and Empower Youth in Low-Income U.S. Communities

Deadline: 04/12/2011
Grants totaling $28,000,000 will be allocated for programs that improve the lives of U.S. residents in low-income neighborhoods in the areas of health, youth development, and jobs. Grants will be awarded to grant making institutions which will invest a majority of the award in community-based...

Grants to Provide Support for Community
Organizations that Help the Needy

Deadline: 04/08/2011
Grants for organizations who provide services for families and children in need. The foundation seeks to provide assistance in the following areas; hunger prevention, shelter and clothing, health care, and education. Past recipients include, food banks, shelters, providers of free medical care,...

International Grants to Promote
Democracy Worldwide

Deadline: 04/08/2011
Grants to support organizations promoting democracy and freedom internationally. The overall goal of the foundation is to strengthen and support organizations working to promote democratic values worldwide. Programs funded through this grant include, protection of human rights, support of political...

Grants to Assist Legal Residents
in Obtaining U.S. Citizenship

Deadline: 04/01/2011
Grants totaling $1.5 million dollars for organizations who provide services for immigrants holding green cards. The primary goal of the funding is to assist individuals in preparing for the naturalization test. Services provided should inculde citizenship instruction to prepare Lawful Permanent...

Grants to Enhance Environmental Education

Deadline: 04/01/2011
Grants for up to $10,000 to enhance education about nature. The mission of the grant is to create an environment that allows for experiential education. Goals include the use of national wildlife refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues;encourage...

Grants to Improve Worker Rights in Foreign Countries

Deadline: 04/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $250,000 for projects that strengthen civil society and improve labor rights internationally. Funding is directed to strengthen respect for worker rights, labor laws, and improved working conditions for laborers in mining and other extractive industries, foreign migrant...

Grants for Programming in Education, Arts,
Automotive Safety, and Community Needs

Deadline: 04/01/2011
Grants up to $100,000 for non-profit organizations that support programs in the areas of education, automotive safety, community needs, and the arts. The purpose of these grants is to enable non-profit organizations to develop a stronger capacity to meet the increasing needs of the community...

Grants to Support Culture and Development of
Native American Communities

Deadline: 04/01/2011
Grants totaling $7,850,000 for programs which address economic, health, and cultural concerns of Native American communities. Projects which will be funded are those that assist in the growth and diversity of Native American economies, foster the health and well-being of community residents,...

Grants to Increase and Improve Medical Professionalism

Deadline: 03/31/2011
Grants of $20,000 to improve professionalism among practicing physicians. The purpose of this funding is to support the development of innovative, emerging strategies to improve optimal health care decision-making and high-value, effective care. Funding is provided to support medical organizations,...

Grants to Improve Community Awareness
of Environmental Hazards

Deadline: 03/31/2011
Grants totaling $1.2 million for the enhancement of community awareness of environmental hazards. The overall goal of the fund is to empower communities to become aware of and intervene regarding environmental hazards effecting their living areas. Two types of grants are offered through the...

Grants to Engage Youth in Community Service Programs

Letter of Intent Due: 03/10/2011
Deadline: 03/31/2011
Grants totaling $5.7 million for service-learning opportunities for students. The overall goal is to improve educational outcome amongst students through engagement in community service. Proposals should demonstrate the relevance of academic course work, connect youth with diverse populations...

Grants to Promote and Sustain Theater Performance

Deadline: 03/31/2011
Grants for up to $130,000 to promote theater performance in the United States. The overall goal of the foundation is to encourage the creation of high quality theater productions and to assist in sustaining them through ongoing tours and venues. The foundation hopes to create a large network...

Grants to Facilitate Homeownership
for Low Income Individuals

Deadline: 03/30/2011
Grants totaling over $26 million for the facilitation of fair housing opportunities for low income people. The overall goal of the grant is to assist needy people in reaching the goal of home ownership. Funds may be used for land acquisition, the installation or improvement of infrastructure,...

Grants to Provide Legal Assistance to the Elderly

Letter of Intent Due: 02/28/2011
Deadline: 03/28/2011
Grants totaling $900,000 per year for legal assistance for the elderly. The foundation seeks to enhance the quality, cost effectiveness, and accessibility of legal assistance and elder rights protections available to older persons with social or economic needs. Funding is intended to create...

Grants to Support Non-Profit
Community Based Organizations

Deadline: 03/28/2011
Grants totaling $25,000 to provide financial support for community based organizations. The proposal calls on nonprofits to submit a small poem between 4-8 lines describing their mission. The overall goal of the foundation is to show support and appreciation for non profit organizations impacting...

Grants to Preserve American Films

Letter of Intent Due: 02/11/2011
Deadline: 03/25/2011
Grants and/or services ranging up to $18,000 for the preservation of culturally and historically significant films. The purpose of this funding is to help protect and save America's film heritage and make it accessible to the public for study, research and exhibition. Funding is provided...

Grants to Improve and Change LGBT Policies

Letter of Intent Due: 01/07/2011
Deadline: 03/21/2011
Grants ranging up to $100,000 to promote statewide and local LGBT equality. Letters of inquiry due January 7, 2011. Funding is provided to support policy changes for: nondiscriminatory LGBT employment and accommodations statutes, parenting rights for LGBT parents, safe schools for LGBT students...

Grants To Support Community Group Action
To Reduce Drug Abuse

Deadline: 03/18/2011
Grants to support 75 different community groups where the members have joined together to take postive action against drug abuse. With this goal in mind, these members of newly formed groups (minimum 6 months in existence) bring their expertise to the table to work through the community to...

Funding for Temporary Housing and Services
for Victims of Domestic/Sexual Violence

Letter of Intent Due: 03/03/2011
Deadline: 03/17/2011
Grants ranging up to $250,000 to support programs providing temporary housing for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and/or dating violence. The purpose of this program is to provide services to individuals for which emergency shelter and crisis services would be insufficient...

Grants for Employment Programs and
Services for Adult Ex-Convicts

Deadline: 03/17/2011
Grants totaling $11,700,000 for non-profit organizations to provide employment programs for ex-convicts. The purpose of this grant is to reduce recidivism rates by enabling organizations in high crime, high poverty neighborhoods with large populations of returning ex-convicts to strengthen...

Grants for Services for Youth Victims of
Dating Violence and Domestic Abuse

Letter of Intent Due: 03/01/2011
Deadline: 03/16/2011
Grants ranging up to $300,000 to provide direct services and advocacy for teen and youth victims who have experienced physical, emotional and/or verbal abuse from dating partners, and/or domestic violence. Funds are provided for mental health services, legal advocacy, and additional services...

Grants to Implement Model Parenting Skills
Programs for Low-Income Hispanic Families

Deadline: 03/16/2011
Grants of $50,000 for organizations serving low-income Hispanic families to implement parent-child education programming. Program model includes positive parenting skills and behaviors, school readiness, parental school involvement, civic engagement and community economic development. Qualifying...

Grants for K-12 Curricular Reform
and Professional Development

Deadline: 03/15/2011
Grants for seed money, challenge grants, or matching grants for organizations utilizing innovative practices in K-12 education. Of particular interest are curricular and school reform initiatives and professional development for teachers, particularly those recruiting individuals with strong...

Grants for Community Service and Job Training Opportunities for Juvenile Offenders

Deadline: 03/15/2011
Grants for up to $1.5 million for community service and job training opportunities for juvenile offenders. The overall goal of the funding is to lower the occurrence of repeat offenses by providing a community and work options for the troubled demographic. The grant seeks to serve youth 18-24...

Grant Awards for Non-Profits and For-Profits
Committed to Addressing Societal Problems

Deadline: 03/14/2011
Grant awards of $40,000 over the course of two years for businesses, organized as nonprofit or for-profit, that provide goods and services and/or create jobs that help address major social and environmental issues. Funding and technical assistance is provided for young business owners operating...

Grants for Housing Services for Veteran Families

Deadline: 03/11/2011
Grants ranging up to $1 million to coordinate and provide supportive services to very low income veteran families. The purpose of this funding is to increase housing stability for low-income veteran families who are residing in permanent housing. Funding is provided for housing counseling...

Grants to Support Programs and Intervention
to Prevent Community Gang Activity

Deadline: 03/11/2011
Grants ranging up to $750,000 to support community efforts to prevent and suppress gang activity. The purpose of this funding is to implement comprehensive community-based strategies that target gang members, youth at risk of gang recruitment, and populations in high risk areas where gang...

Grants to Empower Families and Individuals
and Build Safe and Inclusive Communities

Deadline: 03/11/2011
Grants for programs that impact social change and help individuals and families overcome personal challenges to lead better and safer lives. Areas of interest include: safe and vital communities; economic empowerment; and tolerance, inclusion and diversity. Initiatives to promote safe and...

Grants to Increase Health Awareness
and Services for Students and Youth

Deadline: 03/04/2011
Grants for up to $350,000 for the development and implementation of programming to increase health awareness and services for youth. The overall goal of the program is to assist young people in making healthy choices. Applicants should focus on one of the following points: coordinated school...

Grants to Expand College Programming
for Students Over Fifty

Deadline: 03/04/2011
Grants for up to $12,000 for the expansion of educational opportunity in community colleges. The goal of the funding is to provide expanded and enhanced educational programs to the fifty and older demographic. Primary focus is for degree completion and certificate training programs in fields...

Grants to Increase International Economic
Opportunities through Education

Deadline: 03/02/2011
Grants ranging up to $95,000 to support the improvement and enhancement of business and international education programs. The purpose of this funding is to increase opportunities for international economic involvement and to build the capacity of the business communities to engage in international...

Grants to Sustain a Movement to End Child Abuse

Letter of Intent Due: 01/10/2011
Deadline: 03/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $50,000 to support advocacy and organizing activities to end child sexual abuse. The purpose of this funding is to address changes in practice, culture, and policy through the development and growth of a movement to end child abuse. Funding is provided for proposals that...

Grants to Support Innovative Artistic Expression
through the Visual Arts

Deadline: 03/01/2011
Grants averaging an estimated $100,000 for artists' organizations, museum curatorial programs, and other cultural institutions for innovative projects and presentations of contemporary visual arts. The purpose of this funding is to encourage the creative process and innovative artistic expression...

Grant Prizes to Recognize Individuals 25 and Younger
that Have Made Outstanding Achievements for a Cause

Deadline: 03/01/2011
Grant prizes to be awarded to 5 nominees in the amount of $10,000 and one winner in the amount of $100,000. Prizes are awarded to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in their field, cause or issue. These awards are presented to individuals who came face to face with a problem...

Grants to Promote Artistic Excellence

Deadline: 03/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $3,000 to help talented artists with their work and exposure to surrounding communities. This program assists artists and also brings artistic excellence to New England communities, that would otherwise be unexposed to these opportunities. Funding will provide assistance...

Grants to Support Public Skate Parks

Deadline: 03/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $25,000 to support the construction of new skateboard parks and facilities in low-income communities in the United States. Funding is provided to encourage and facilitate the design, development, construction, and operation phases of new skateboard parks. Skateboard parks...

Grants to Provide Communities with Life Support
Systems and Technical Training

Deadline: 02/28/2011
Grants ranging up to $100,000 per year for rural community entities to acquire and distribute defibrillators and offer basic life support training in their usage. Funding is provided to support the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs); provide basic life support training and...

Grants for Services for At-Risk Youth

Deadline: 02/28/2011
Grants ranging up to $3 million to provide services for at-risk youth, younger than 18 years of age, that focus on confidence building skills and resources to help them succeed in life. The purpose of this funding is to improve academic performance, reduce school drop-out rates, and reduce...

Grant Awards for Public Safety
and Economic Development

Deadline: 02/28/2011
Grants ranging up to $25,000 to support community efforts to promote neighborhood safety. The purpose of this funding is to promote collaborations between community organizations and police to address persistent neighborhood crime and disorder problems and improve economic development. Applicants...

Grants to Organizations to Further
the Teachings of Christianity

Deadline: 02/28/2011
Grants to nonprofit organizations to further the teaching and active extension of the doctrines of Evangelical Christianity. Grant proposals can address any of the following directives: further Evangelism and discipleship, international cross-cultural missions, international church planting,...

Grants to Provide Legal Services
for Victims of Sexual Assault

Letter of Intent Due: 02/08/2011
Deadline: 02/23/2011
Grants ranging up to $600,000 to provide legal aid to victims of domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, and stalking. The purpose of this grant is to strengthen projects and programs focused on providing legal representation to victims of sexual assault. Funding is provided to implement...

Grants to Address School Drop-Out Crisis
via Public Media & Community Engagement

Deadline: 02/23/2011
Grants estimated at $200,000 or more to form partnerships of local and community organizations and corporations to positively impact the school dropout crisis in communities and across the nation. The purpose of this funding is to educate communities about the resources available, build adult...

Grants for Prenatal Health Care
in Under-Served Communities

Deadline: 02/22/2011
Grants totaling $450,000 for the expansion of health services for women of child bearing age. The goal of the grant is to reduce health risks to the general population by providing education and intervention to prenatal women. The primary focus should be reduction in obesity rates and must...

Grants to Promote Early Education
in Computers and Technology

Deadline: 02/22/2011
Grants ranging up to $10 million to engage more students, teachers and educators in computing education. The purpose of this program is to build a workforce that is computer savvy and working towards innovative advances in information technology, thereby placing the US in a leadership position...

Grants to Support Employment of Service Coordinators

Deadline: 02/21/2011
Grants ranging up to $720,000 for hiring and maintaining salaried Service Coordinators to coordinate and organize activities and services to help Public and Indian Housing residents attain economic and housing self-sufficiency. The purpose of this funding is to support the provision of Service...

Grants to Study the Effects of Legalized Marijuana

Deadline: 02/18/2011
Grants totaling $2 million to support research of medical marijuana use and policies and its social, behavioral, and public health impacts. The purpose of this funding is to gain a better understanding of the effects of changing local laws, regulations, and policies on cannabis or other drug...

Grants to Increase Employment for Disabled Persons

Letter of Intent Due: 02/18/2011
Deadline: 02/18/2011
Grants ranging up to $500,000 for innovative programs that increase employment outcomes for persons with disabilities. Funding is provided for interventions that reduce the need for long term dependence on public assistance, advance competitive employment in a cost effective manner, and are...

Grants for Programs to Address Children's
Environmental Health

Deadline: 02/18/2011
Grants ranging up to $100,000 to support innovative projects that prevent and reduce children's exposure to environmental hazards in homes, schools, and child care settings. The purpose of this funding is to support efforts to protect children's health by providing environmentally safe places...

Grants to Prevent Youth Suicides

Deadline: 02/16/2011
Grants ranging up to $480,000 to implement and improve strategies to prevent suicides and attempted suicides among youth and/or tribal youth. The purpose of this funding is to involve public and private agencies to implement early intervention strategies and to increase the number of youth...

Grants for Activities that Promote a Healthier
and More Sustainable Environment

Deadline: 02/15/2011
Grants ranging up to $2,500 to support local efforts to make a better, healthier, and more sustainable environment. The purpose of this funding is to increase community involvement, volunteerism and community initiatives to contribute to the health, safety, and environment in New England...

Grants to Provide Knowledge and Assistance
to Farmers and Ranchers

Deadline: 02/15/2011
Grants totaling $19 million for organizations to provide farmers and ranchers with the education and assistance to avail themselves of programs and opportunities to own and operate farms and ranches and improve their quality of life. The purpose of this funding is to assist in outreach efforts...

Grants for Innovative Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Practices and Agricultural Conservation

Deadline: 02/11/2011
Grants totaling an estimated $5 million to support innovative technologies and approaches to agricultural production and environmental conservation. The purpose of this funding is to support the development and implementation of initiatives to apply greenhouse gas (GHG) benefitting practices...

Grants to Support Activism and Projects for
Freedom of Expression on the Internet

Deadline: 02/07/2011
Grants totaling $30 million to support projects that will foster the freedom of expression and information on the Internet in foreign countries. The purpose of this funding is to support digital activism and organizations that work to exercise the right to freedom of expression and the free...

Grants to Improve Rural Economies and
Workforce through Higher Education

Deadline: 02/04/2011
Grants ranging up to $750,000 to improve post-secondary food and agricultural education in order to strengthen the food and agricultural workforce. The purpose of this funding is to increase the number and diversity of students pursuing degrees in food and agricultural sciences and to enhance...

Grants for Collaberative Services for Persons with
Mental Health Disorders and Criminal Records

Deadline: 02/03/2011
Grants ranging up to $250,000 for collaberative treatment and services for individuals with mental health and substance abuse disorders and who have or may have criminal records . The purpose of this funding is to increase public safety by providing early intervention for individuals with...

Grants for Organizations to Develop
Community Literary Programs

Deadline: 02/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $20,000 for organizations to develop programs promoting reading and cultural enrichment through literature. Funding will be provided to develop and implement a literary program with community involvement and activities connected to a chosen book or poet. The purpose of...

Grants to Advance Museums and Libraries
through Innovative Projects

Deadline: 02/01/2011
Grants ranging up to $1 million for projects that enhance and build museum, library, and archival service capacity to preserve culture, heritage, and knowledge. Projects should contribute to building information technology services and technology infrastructure and enrich knowledge and skills...

Grants to Help Girls and Women
Make Healthy Reproduction Decisions

Deadline: 02/01/2011
Grants averaging $35,000 to support organizations and projects engaged in leadership development, organizing, education, policy research and advocacy to ensure that women and girls in the U.S. have the power and resources to make healthy decisions about their bodies, sexuality, and reproduction....

Funding for Foundations Issuing Health Grants

Deadline: 02/01/2011
Matching grants for grantmaking foundations that provide support to multiple individuals and organizations in the health field. Funding will be provided to help funders assist state government agencies in preparing proposals to access available federal funding. The purpose of this funding...

Grant Prize for Uniting Youth and Seniors
to Create Positive Impact

Deadline: 01/31/2011
Grant prize of $100,000 to be awarded for excellence in creating positive changes in a community by uniting multiple generations, especially seniors and youth. The purpose of this award is to identify, reward and possibly replicate achievements in this area. Five finalists will be chosen...

Prize Awards for Excellence in Youth Programming

Deadline: 01/31/2011
Grant prizes in the amount of $10,000 per award will be awarded to out-of-school programs in arts and humanities that inspire creativity of youth and encourage learning, self-discovery, and achievement. The purpose of this award is to recognize achievements and excellence in arts and humanities...

Grants to Promote Quality of Life,
the Environment and Education

Deadline: 01/31/2011
Grants totaling $850,000 are available to fund programs in the arts, culture and humanities, education, environment, health/medical, human services, and public/society benefit. Funding decisions are made by the board of trustees which is composed of family members. Decisions are driven by...

Capacity Building Grants for Groups
Dedicated to Maintaining Public Lands

Deadline: 01/30/2011
Grants ranging up to $5,000 to strengthen organizations serving public lands. The purpose of this grant is to build organizational capacity of groups dedicated to supporting, promoting and maintaining federal, state, city, and local public lands. Funding is provided for projects, activities,...

Grants for Boating Safety Activities

Deadline: 01/28/2011
Grants totaling an approximate $6 million to implement programs to ensure safe, secure, and enjoyable recreational boating experiences. Programs should demonstrate efforts to minimize loss of life, personal injury, and property damage and should cooperate with environmental and national security...

Grants for Foreign Youth Sports Programs

Deadline: 01/28/2011
Grants totaling $2 million to increase professional capacity of sports program managers and coaches who design and manage youth programs for youth ages 7-17 in foreign countries. The purpose of this grant is to create two way exchanges between the US and foreign contries, to demonstrate the...

Grants to Improve Lives, Strengthen Communities, and Foster
Civic Engagement through Service and Volunteering.

Deadline: 01/25/2011
The mission of this grant is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering.

This is a federal grant implemented at the state and local levels to mobilize a new generation of engaged citizens of all ages and backgrounds to serve with...

Grants for Human Rights for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/20/2011
Grants ranging up to $1 million to further the human rights of women and to prevent violence against women through services, awareness and advocacy. Funding will support initiatives that address: gender inequality and the violation of human rights for women ad girls; access to health, legal,...

Grants to Improve Agricultural Curricula

Deadline: 01/19/2011
Grants ranging up to $150,000 to improve the ability of American students to effectively compete in the global world of agriculture. Funding will support innovative campus-based programs and activities that enhance the capabilities of colleges and universities to conduct international agriculture...

Grants for Seasonal Farm Workers and their
Families to Obtain their GEDs

Deadline: 01/19/2011
Grants to help farmworkers pursuing seasonal work and their immediate family members receive the equivalent of a high school diploma in order to advance to higher education and/or employment.

Grants to Help Temporary or Seasonal
Agricultural Workers Get a College Education

Deadline: 01/19/2011
Grants ranging from $180,000 - $425,000 for colleges, universities and non-profit organizations (including faith-based organizations) to help temporary or seasonal farm workers complete their first year of higher education and continue towards a degree. Funding may be used for financial or...

Grants for African American Cultural Institutions

Deadline: 01/18/2011
Grants ranging up to $150,000 for museums focused on African American life, art, history, and/or culture. The purpose of this funding is to help museums build capacity and sustainability through professional training, technical assistance, internships, and additional expertise. Funding supports...

Grants to Protect Victims of Modern Day Slavery

Letter of Intent Due: 12/20/2010
Deadline: 01/18/2011
Grants up to $300,000 to identify and protect victims of human trafficking in the United States and to increase public awareness about human trafficking. Victims may be young children, teenagers, men and women who have been enslaved and exploited for labor or prostitution purposes. Funding...

Grants to Strengthen the Agricultural Workforce
through K-14 Classroom Education

Deadline: 01/18/2011
Grants ranging up to $300,000 to promote and strengthen agricultural education in kindergarten through grade 14 classrooms to encourage more young Americans to pursue a degree in food and agriculture and to ensure a qualified workforce. Funded projects will improve the economic health of rural...

Grant for Clinical Research in
Auditory and Vestibular Science

Letter of Intent Due: 12/15/2010
Deadline: 01/17/2011
A grant of $10,000 is available to support a clinical research project in auditory and vestibular science. The project should involve human participants and may be directed toward diagnosis, epidemiology, genetics, clinical pathophysiology and treatment. This one year grant, focusing in the...

Concert Grant for a Wide Variety of Causes

Deadline: 01/15/2011
Grants averaging up to $60,000 provides world class cultural events/fundraisers to help a wide variety of outstanding causes at no cost to the recipient. Events are scheduled in the city or town of the recipient and raises funds, publicity, and an awareness for their cause by opening doors...

Funding for Women's Services and
Environmental Conservation

Deadline: 01/15/2011
Grants ranging up to $200,000 for organizations addressing environmental issues and for services serving women. The environmental program seeks proposals that promote conservation of marine resources in western North America, Chile, and the western Pacific. Additionally requests may be funded...

Grants for International Visual
and Media Arts Projects

Deadline: 01/15/2011
Grants ranging up to $10,000 for international visual and media arts projects that engage communities and create international partnerships. Funding supports projects that facilitate an exchange between artists and arts organizations in the United States and eligible countries. The purpose...

Grants for Equality and Education
for Women and Girls

Deadline: 01/15/2011
Grants ranging up to $10,000 for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Funding is provided for one-year or two-year grants. One year grants provide seed money for new projects. Two year grants will provide start up funds...

Grants for Child Development and Education
that Emphasize Creativity & Exploration

Deadline: 01/15/2011
Grants ranging up top $5,000 for early childhood education and development initiatives that relate to creativity and technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities. Interested applicants must submit a completed eligibility quiz by December 28, 2010. The purpose of...

Grants to Develop and Produce Media that
Enriches the Lives of the Public

Deadline: 01/12/2011
Grants ranging up to $800,000 for the development and production of media projects that deepen the public's understanding of culture, identity and history by exploring stories, ideas, and beliefs. Projects should encourage and inspire discussion and learning among all ages. Proposals are...

Grants for Primary Care Centers
in Underserved Areas

Deadline: 01/10/2011
This grant will fund organizations that want to provide or improve on their provision of primary care. Operational support is available for Primary Care Centers to provide health services for underserved communities. Funding is also available for primary care for vulnerable populations: migrant...

Grants for Providing Basic Needs Services

Deadline: 01/07/2011
Grants up to $15,000 are available for programs that have a positive impact on local communities through the delivery of basic needs services. The four categories of basic needs that are funded are: hunger prevention, self-sufficiency, health care and education. Funds are meant to enhance and...

Grants for Cultural Documentary Films

Deadline: 01/05/2011
Grants ranging up to $800,000 to support innovative documentary films that explore one or more countries and cultures outside of the United States and examine international and transnational themes. The purpose of this funding is to encourage the exploration of nonfiction storytelling that...

Grants for International High School Student Programs

Deadline: 01/05/2011
Grants totaling $8 million for programs to provide international secondary school students the opportunity to live and attend school in the US. The purpose of this funding is to promote mutual understanding between the US and countries in Eurasia by exposing US citizens to the culture, traditions,...

Grants to Improve Health and Health Care
by Reducing Community Violence

Deadline: 01/05/2011
Grants ranging up to $200,000 for projects that will reduce violence in underserved communities that are defined by race, ethnicity, tribe, sexual identity or rural/frontier location. The purpose of this funding is to increase community peace and safety in order to address violence as a serious...

Grants for Recreational Programming
for Injured Military Members

Deadline: 01/04/2011
Grants ranging up to $20,000 for recreational programs for veterans and military personnel injured in service. The purpose of this funding is to provide recreational and athletic programming adapted to the needs of physically disabled Americans, particularly those injured in the line of service....

Active Youth Grants for Athletic
Youth Programs & Camps

Deadline: 12/31/2010
Funding for organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in the following areas: Youth athletic programs - Community-based programs addressing active lifestyle and team building skills; Camps - Established camps with an emphasis on sports and active lifestyle, especially...

Nutritional Research, Training & Educating Grants

Deadline: 12/31/2010
Grants awarded to help bridge the connection between diet and health. Grants may be used for: relevant nutritional research; to assist in the training of educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices; to encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional...

Grants for a Just, Equitable, & Sustainable Society

Deadline: 12/31/2010
Grants averaging $100,000 to support efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. Grant programs include national and international programs in areas of Civil Society, Environment, and Pathways out of Poverty, as well as local grants in Flint, Michigan. The foundation seeks...

Grants to Develop Young Minority Tennis Players

Deadline: 12/31/2010
Grants up to $10,000 for tennis programs to create competitive minority players who have the potential to achieve national or international rankings. The purpose of this grant is provide opportunities for young minority players and to help them achieve excellence in tennis.

Grants to Assist and Support the Development of
Small Rural Businesses and Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 12/31/2010
Grants and loans ranging up to $500,000 for organizations to assist in the development of small rural businesses with ten employees or less. Funding is provided to organizations for business development training programs, technical assistance, and for the establishment of loan programs. The...

Grants to Encourage Youth to Improve
Their Lives and Their Communities

Deadline: 12/31/2010
Grants of $2,500 or matching grants of $5,000 for projects encouraging children and youth to lead proactive lives. Funding is provided for projects that inspire children to take care of the environment, stay healthy, get involved in their communities and improve their education. Projects...

Grants for Cities to Build Problem Solving
Capacity through Data Analysis Technology

Deadline: 12/31/2010
Grants ranging between $250,000 and $400,000 in technology and services to help build city capacity to address challenges and increase problem solving strategies. Funding is provided to cities to address specific problems or opportunities through analyzing and visualizing data across multiple...

Studying Successful Programs for
Children Affected by HIV/AIDS

Letter of Intent Due: 11/30/2010
Deadline: 12/30/2010
Grants ranging up to $400,000 to evaluate the effectiveness of programs for orphans and children affected by HIV/AIDS. The purpose of this funding is to identify effective programs that have been implemented in foreign and domestic sites and to understand the components that account for the...

Grants to Promote Post-Secondary Education

Deadline: 12/28/2010
Grants ranging up to $700,000 to support promotion of post-secondary education. The purpose of this program is to identify individuals with potential for education and to encourage them to complete secondary or post-secondary programs. Projects will publicize availability of financial aid...

Grants for Recreational Boating and Fishing Programs

Deadline: 12/27/2010
Grants totaling between $500,000 and $800,000 to create and further develop programs that introduce and provide recreational boating and angling to youth and families. The purpose of this funding is to establish and support programs where families and children can learn, play and grow through...

Grants for Educating Victim Service Providers

Deadline: 12/21/2010
Grants ranging up to $35,000 to establish academies for educating victim service providers. The purpose of this funding is to provide comprehensive fundamental training professionals who routinely deal with crime victims, including victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice...

Grants for International Exchanges in Theatre

Deadline: 12/20/2010
Grants ranging up to $10,000 for travel and project development to promote and encourage further cultural exchanges with theatre colleagues abroad. Both US-based theatre organizations and individual artists may apply. Funding will support new relationships with international colleagues and...

Global Impact of Reducing HIV/AIDS, Malaria,TB,
Maternal and Child Health $75,000 Fellowships

Deadline: 12/20/2010
Up to five fellowships in global health reporting are offered in the spring of 2011.
The reporting fellowships will begin March 3, 2011, and will extend through May 7, 2011. Fellows will spend two weeks in Washington preparing for their overseas trips and then five weeks reporting on their...

Grants for Library Professions and Library Sciences

Deadline: 12/15/2010
Grants ranging up to $1 million to support projects for developing library leaders and library faculty. Provides funding for projects that encourage and promote careers in librarianship and recruits and educates librarians. Support may also be awarded for early career research and for institutional...

Grants for Improving Health Habits of Youth

Deadline: 12/15/2010
Grants totaling $500,000 to suppport innovative programs that help youth develop healthy lifestyles. The purpose of this funding is to encourage communities to improve nutrition and physical activity habits of children, ages 2-18. Applications should demonstrate programs emphasizing behavior...

Grants to Foster Appreciation of Filmmaking

Deadline: 12/15/2010
Grants for programs fostering an appreciation and excellence in filmmaking. The purpose of this funding is to advance the art and science of motion pictures and to facilitate cultural, education, and technical progress in filmmaking.

Grant Prizes for Integration Services for Immigrants

Deadline: 12/15/2010
Grant prizes totaling $200,000 to recognize exceptional services and activities that promote immigrant integration. Prize money will be awarded to programs that help immigrants adapt and contribute to the United States and connects immigrants and Americans to form stronger communities. The...

Grants for Scientific Research
of Health and Healing Practices

Deadline: 12/10/2010
Seed grants ranging up to $10,000 for scientific research projects in the areas of health and healing. The pre-proposal (500 words) is due December 10, 2010. Projects of interest include: subtle energy technologies and energy-based health and wellness (chiropractic care, acupuncture, homeopathy,...

Research Grants in the Field of
Vestibular and Auditory Function

Deadline: 12/08/2010
Grants up to $25,000 are available for researchers conducting novel investigations of auditory and vestibular function and dysfunction. Proposals are encouraged from researchers dedicated to exploring new avenues of hearing and balance science. All research proposals in hearing and balance...

Grants to Reduce Youth Violence

Letter of Intent Due: 11/05/2010
Deadline: 12/06/2010
Grants averaging $1.3 million to reduce youth violence in a single defined high-risk community. Funding supports the establishment of centers and a multi-faceted approach to reduce youth violence. The goal of this proposal is to develop and implement a prevention approach to youth violence...

Grants for Dating Violence Education on Campuses

Deadline: 12/03/2010
Grants ranging up to $10,000 to provide sessions on college campuses on dating abuse and violence, assault, harrassment and stalking. Network of educators should be established and should cover all topics related to dating violence with an emphasis on prevention and awareness. Funding may...

Grants for Programs Serving Relative Caregivers

Deadline: 12/02/2010
Grants ranging up to $10,000 for services for non-parental relatives who are responsible for the parenting of children due to an absence of biological parents. The purpose of this funding is to increase services to support caregivers in their role of surrogate parents. Services must include:...

Grants to Support Live Performing Arts

Deadline: 12/01/2010
Grant funds totaling over $12,000,000 are available to help support the live performing arts in the United States. These unrestricted grants are for general operating support of not-for-profit, professional resident theatre companies in the United States. Organizations that have an established...

Grants to Preserve American Films

Deadline: 11/30/2010
Grants ranging up to $10,000 to support the preservation or restoration of American films in which women have held significant creative positions, including writer, director, producer, editor, or performer. Proposals are evaluated and selected by the following criteria: Artistic, historic,...

Grant to Enhance Usability of Resources
for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 11/29/2010
Grant for $3 million to ensure that local and state educational agencies meet the educational needs of all students with disabilities by providing appropriate instructional materials in accessible formats. The priority of this funding is to establish and operate a center for staff development...

Grants to Provide Assistance to Organizations in
Development and Operation of Activities

Deadline: 11/22/2010
Grants totaling an approximate $11.1 million to provide technical assistance to project sponsors and grant applicants with the skills and knowledge needed to develop and operate projects and activities funded by previously outlined homeless initiatives. Activities eligible for support include:...

Grants for Technology to Improve College Completion

Deadline: 11/19/2010
Grants ranging up to $750,000 to support technology-based solutions to help increase student success and improve college completion. Priority is given to proposals addressing the needs of low-income young adults. The purpose of this funding is to expand technological tools to increase student...

Grant to Develop International Labor Union

Deadline: 11/17/2010
Grant funding up to $75 million to institute a labor program to increase the capacity of independent labor movements worldwide to promote core labor standards and to effectively represent their members and improve working conditions and workers' livelihoods. Program should support key strategic...

Breakfast Grants for School-Age Children

Deadline: 11/15/2010
Grants for public schools, nonprofit private schools or 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organizations for: serving equipment, staffing needs, food procurement, marketing materials, promotional items, or nutrition education material. The grant focus is to increase children's access to the first meal of...

Instruments for School
and After-School Music Programs

Letter of Intent Due: 10/01/2010
Deadline: 11/01/2010
Donations of instruments, valued up to $20,000, to school and after-school music programs in the US. Priority is given to music programs serving low-income communities, programs with little or no budget for musical instruments, and music programs that serve the most students out of the school...

Funding for Environmental and Educational Initiatives

Deadline: 11/01/2010
Grants will be awarded to organizations in North America with educational and environmental initiatives. Education: providing access to education for disadvantaged children ans schools in economically deprived areas. Grant supports primary and secondary education for children ages 3-25, including...

Grants to Improve Quality of Life

Deadline: 11/01/2010
Grants totaling an approximate $750,000 to support initiatives in community, education, environment, and the arts. The purpose of the grant is to improve the quality of life and fund projects and programs that provide services which would otherwise not be available. Educational funding supports...

Computer Equipment for Non-Profits

Deadline: 10/31/2010
The Net Is Up is offering a special non-profit discount on brand-new DELL Business Computer Equipment. Email your specifications to info@netisup.com
Three year warranties are available. The Net Is Up is a networking consulting firm and a DELL value-added reseller that is giving back to the...

Religious, Scientific, Literary,
Charitable, & Educational Grants

Deadline: 10/31/2010
Grants ranging up to $500,000 to contribute to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational uses and purposes, in New York, the United States and throughout the world.

Grants for Safety, Education,
and Community Development

Deadline: 10/31/2010
Grants totaling more than $1,000,000 to support initiatives focused on safety, community development, and education. Safety initiatives include: Auto & Roadway Safety, Home Safety & Fire Prevention, Natural Disaster Preparedness, Natural Disaster Recovery, Personal Financial Security. Community...

Soccer Program Grants for Active,
Healthy, and Safe Children

Deadline: 10/29/2010
Grants ranging up to $200,000 to be awarded to support projects throughout the U.S. that focus on keeping children in vulnerable communities active, healthy and safe from the dangers of the streets. The Foundation awards grants to help pay for field development, uniforms, player equipment,...

Grants for Prenatal and Postnatal
Oral Health Instruction

Deadline: 10/29/2010
Grants ranging up to $5,000 supports oral health programs that seek to improve and maintain children's oral health through primary prevention and education. Funding is awarded to organizations that sponsor programs for mothers/caregivers to help reduce early childhood caries in infants and...

Tennis Grants for People with Disabilities, Disadvantaged and At-Risk Youth

Deadline: 10/15/2010
Grants totaling an approximate $300,000 to support efforts in tennis and education to help disadvantaged, at-risk youth and people with disabilities. Purpose is to promote healthy lifestyles by combating childhood/adult obesity by providing disadvantaged , at-risk children the opportunity...

Conflict Resolution & Promoting Peace Grant

Deadline: 10/01/2010
Supports innovative peacebuilding projects involving research, the identification of effective practices towards peace. Funds projects focused on preventing, managing, and resolving violent conflict and promoting post-conflict peacebuilding in settings outside the borders of the U.S. Supports...

Funding to Address and Reduce Waiting Lists
for Adult Literacy Programs

Deadline: 09/30/2010
Grants up to $10,000 to adult literacy organizations to address and reduce student waiting lists. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with programs that provide direct services in one of the following areas: adult basic education, (GED) General Education Development diploma preparation,...

$20 Million "Green" Construction
Affordable Housing

Letter of Intent Due: 07/01/2010
Deadline: 09/15/2010
Supports the production and preservation of affordable, efficient and healthy housing. Preference given to proposals including community engagement that result in the production, preservation, or financing of housing units for low- to moderate-income families. The most promising proposals...

Family Literacy Projects
and Programs Grants

Deadline: 09/10/2010
Supports and funds the development of family literacy programs where parents and children can learn and read together. The program seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children.

Grants Promoting Child Obesity
Awareness Events & Programs

Deadline: 09/10/2010
Grants of $1,000 awarded to engage schools and families and promote good nutrition and regular physical activity in order to address the nation’s childhood obesity epidemic. Supports events and programs focused on 1) increasing access to and awareness of healthy foods; 2)increasing physical...

Capital Improvements for Affordable Housing Grants

Deadline: 09/03/2010
Grants ranging from $10K - $100K to fund capital improvements for affordable housing. Grants will fund the most innovative plans that preserve and stabilize the integrity of a neighborhood and protect it from further deterioration. Projects must make a qualitative difference in the lives of...

Funding for Basic Needs, Community Vitality,
and Volunteer-Driven Causes

Deadline: 09/01/2010
Community outreach grant focusing on three key priorities: 1)Basic Needs: food, shelter, and job training with an emphasis on self-sufficiency. 2)Supporting Community Vitality: community development, cultural enrichment, civic leadership, disaster response, and environmental awareness. 3)Volunteer...

Financial Independence for Survivors of
Domestic Abuse Grant

Deadline: 07/15/2010
Helps survivors build financial independence by providing knowledge, skills and opportunities to survivors of domestic violence. Programs should include strategies such as financial education in areas of budgeting, investing, retirement planning, and debt reduction; increasing survivors' access...

Facebook Contest to Award Grants
to Favorite Local Charities

Deadline: 07/12/2010
Facebook contest to award over $5 million to 200 charities with programs/services in the following areas: primary or secondary education, youth development, healthcare, housing, community development, the environment, combating hunger, arts and culture, human services, and animal welfare. ...

Arts & Culture in Native Communities Grant

Letter of Intent Due: 05/28/2010
Deadline: 07/02/2010
For community-based projects that involve the continuity and expression of cultural knowledge and artistic practices of the Native population. Projects with an arts-based approach will address community issues. Programs may take the form of community arts participation that incorporates heritage...

Group Respite Early Memory Loss (EML)
& Caregiver Support

Deadline: 07/01/2010
For service providers that will offer new, dementia-specific Group Respite or specialized Early Memory Loss (EML) programming and caregiver support. Forty(40) grants will be given to organizations to help individuals remain in their communities. To develop dementia-specific, social model,...

Local Funding Partnerships (LFP)

Deadline: 06/30/2010
This program forges relationships between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and local grantmakers to fund promising, original projects that can significantly improve the health of vulnerable people in their communities. Projects must be new, innovative, collaborative and community-based....

Autism Speaks
Family Services Community Grants

Letter of Intent Due: 06/10/2010
Deadline: 06/25/2010
To build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to effectively serve this growing community. Organizations interested in submitting an application must address one of the areas of need: education; recreation and community activities; young adult/adult services....

Jazz.NEXT Round II - Changing Landscape of Jazz

Deadline: 06/01/2010
Designed to foster creative thinking that may result in the development of new models to help shape future operating practice for jazz artists, organizations, and presenters across the United States. The initiative is envisioned as a research and development laboratory to test pilot projects...

$100,000 Research and Development for Global Health

Deadline: 05/19/2010
Funds innovative ideas that could lead to new vaccines, diagnostics, drugs, and other technologies targeting diseases that claim millions of lives every year. This grants supports hundreds of early-stage research projects – including many ideas that have never before been tested -- and scientists...

Grants for Community Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing
Grants ranging up to $25,000 for community improvement projects and public education, particularly grades K-12. Community projects funding supports park and neighborhood beautification, community facilities' repairs, renovations and enhancements, outdoor learnng environments, and community...

Grants to Help Support Underprivileged and/or Homeless Women

Letter of Intent Due: 12/21/2011
Deadline: Ongoing
Grants are available for programs and projects that serve the needs of underprivileged or homeless women. The goal of the funding is to educate women and provide job opportunities to enable them to achieve a level of self-sufficiency. The funding is only available to enhance existing programs...



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Deadline: 06/01/2012
Grants of up to approximately $300,000 to non-profit organizations, including public governmental institutions (such as universities) across the United States that conduct research projects with the goal of finding solutions to children’s health and nutritional problems. Priority will be...
Deadline: 06/01/2012
Grants of up to $500 to club members and individuals that organize clean-ups, trail maintenance work days, and other small environmental stewardship projects across the United States. The purpose of these grants is to promote responsible outdoor recreation through stewardship programs. Funds...
Deadline: 06/08/2012
Grants to non-profits and institutions of higher education (including those tribally controlled) nationwide, for projects which aim to reduce at-risk behavior among children and teens (10-18 years) and help them develop the skills and behaviors they need to become responsible adults. Innovative...
Deadline: 06/12/2012
Grants of up to $50,000 to promote health, human, and environmental projects and programs. Qualified nonprofits that run grassroots community projects are invited to apply. Selection will be based on the use of volunteers and the long term community involvement in the project as well as the...
Deadline: 06/21/2012
Grants in multiple states will be awarded to organizations that provide basic needs and encourage independent living for people with special needs. Grant monies should be used for food programs to provide meals for families and individuals; housing programs that provide emergency and transitional...
Deadline: 06/30/2012
Grants totaling $5,000 to accredited public or private middle or high schools in the U.S. and Canada that conduct innovative and artistic plays or musical productions. The purpose of these grants is to create and support school theatre programs, with the ultimate goal of generating positive...


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