Grant Opportunities
To ensure WVPASS carries out
its mission to "...support West Virginia communities by providing
them with training, technical support and resources for youth and
community development," we are committed to
providing the latest grant opportunities available to West
Virginia communities.
Updated weekly.
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Community
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Healthy Start Literacy * Mentoring
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Non-Profit
Community
Bikes Belong Coalition: Community
Partnership Grants
The goal of the Bikes Belong Coalition, sponsored by the American
bicycle industry, is to put more people on bicycles more often. In
2013, the Bikes Belong Coalition is offering Community Partnership
Grants, which are designed support partnerships between city or
county governments, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses
that aim to improve the environment for bicycling in the community.
Grants, ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, are primarily provided for
the construction or expansion of bicycle facilities such as bike
lanes, trails, and paths as well as advocacy projects that promote
bicycling as a safe and accessible mode of transportation.
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013.
http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply-for-a-bikes-belong-grant/
Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation supports nonprofit organizations
that serve vulnerable children in the United States and around the
world. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that offer
direct aid to children in need, including those who are ill,
orphaned, disabled, injured, abused, or malnourished as well as
children who have limited access to education. Most grants are
one-time awards in the range of $1,000 to $15,000. Grants can
support charities outside of the United States; however, non-U.S.
charities must partner with U.S.-based organizations.
Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout
the year.
http://www.dhrossfoundation.org/
Do Something Disaster Grants
Do Something.org, the largest national organization in the United
States dedicated to empowering youth and social change, provides the
tools and resources for youth to convert their ideas and energy into
positive action. Do Something and the Dunkin' Brands Community
Foundation have teamed up to offer Disaster Grants to young people
across the U.S. and Canada. Grants fund project ideas and existing
projects that assist people in emergency situations - everything
from disaster preparedness to first responders to people working
hard to rebuild years later. Each week the program makes a $500
grant to a youth (25 years old or younger) to implement a project
that helps people deal with emergencies.
Online applications may be submitted
throughout the year.
http://www.dosomething.org/grants/disaster
JPMorgan Chase
In the past, JPMorgan Chase has given more than $100 million through
grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations
around the world. The company's three areas of interest are:
community development -- encourage, sustain, and develop economic
self-reliance; education -- give young people the educational
opportunities to help them succeed in life; and arts and culture --
enrich communities with sponsorships and events that foster
creativity and self-expression. The grant-application process begins
with the submission of a simple-to-use online questionnaire.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://www.jpmorganchase.com/cm/cs?pagename=Chase/Href&urlname=jpmc/community/grants
ING Foundation
The ING Foundation is the charitable giving arm of ING in the
Americas. The Foundation awards grants to non-profit
organizations addressing a variety of community needs and resources.
ING focuses on three primary areas: financial literacy;
education for youth; and diversity. The ING Foundation
supports 501c3 non-profit
organizations providing unique programming and/or community,
outreach initiatives directed toward our primary areas of focus;
broad, strategic partnership opportunities that leverage our
commitment to empowerment and focus on improving the lives of
individuals in underserved communities across the country; and
smaller, local programs and initiatives in key markets where their
employees and customers live and work and where they have a large
corporate presence.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/corporate/documents/companylobinformation/5079896.pdf
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/
Guitar Center Music Foundation
The Guitar Center Music Foundation accepts electronic grant
applications throughout the year from 501c3 or governmental
organizations. Qualifying applicants are established, ongoing
and sustainable music programs in the United States, which provide
music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have
the opportunity to make music. The intent of the program must
be music instruction, not music appreciation or entertainment, and
the participants/students cannot be professional or career
musicians.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Application and information:
http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
Microsoft Software Grants
All nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that hold
charitable status are eligible to participate in this program.
Eligible organizations operate on a not-for-profit basis and have a
mission to benefit the local community that could include, but is
not limited to, the following.
• Providing relief to the poor
• Advancing education
• Improving social welfare
• Preserving culture
• Preserving or restoring the environment
Deadline: Ongoing
http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/CommunityInvestment/NGO/en/us/softwareGrants.mspx
Ben & Jerry's Foundation
Ben & Jerry's Foundation provides support to nonprofit, grassroots
organizations throughout the United States that facilitate
progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of
societal and environmental problems. The Foundation doesn't
prioritize any particular issue area for funding; the focus is on
the types of activities and strategies an organization uses for
creating social change in any number of areas. Grant applicants need
to demonstrate that their projects will lead to societal,
institutional, and/or environmental change; will address the root
causes of social or environmental problems; and will lead to new
ways of thinking and acting.
Requests are
accepted throughout the year.
http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/guidelines.html
Singing for Change (SFC) Charitable
Foundation
Singing for Change offers competitive grants to progressive,
community-based, nonprofit organizations that address the root
causes of social and environmental problems. SFC areas of
interest include: Children and families; The environment &
Disenfranchised groups. Grants range in size from $500 to
$10,000 and are made on an annual basis.
Application Deadline: Proposals are by invitation only.
If you think your project fits the
foundation's guidelines, please submit a one-page letter of interest
describing your organization and your project.
http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfcprop
State Farm Companies Grants Program
The State Farm Companies Grants Program is committed to meeting the
needs of company communities in the U.S. and Canada. Support
is provided to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions,
and government agencies working in the areas of safety, community
development, and education The Safe Neighbors category focuses on
roadway safety, protecting homes, disaster preparedness, and
personal financial security. The Strong Neighborhoods category
focuses on affordable housing, homeownership, and sustainable
communities. The K-12 Public Schools category focuses on teacher
quality, service learning programs, and educational reform.
Grant requests are accepted at any time.
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.as
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Education
Annie's Grants for Gardens
Annie's Grants for Gardens are provided to K-12 school gardens
nationwide that connect children directly to real food. Two types of
grants are provided. "Getting Started: Funds for Your New Program"
offers grants of $500 to start brand-new school garden programs.
"Digging Deeper: Funds for Your Existing Program" offers grants of
$1,500 to enhance current school garden programs
Deadline: May 31, 2013.
http://www.annies.com/school-gardens/grants-for-gardens/
American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and
educational institutions nationwide that address the areas of youth
and scientific education. The Foundation's primary funding priority
is youth education, specifically in the areas of science,
technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training,
and literacy. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000.
Application deadlines: August 1, 2013 & November 1, 2013.
http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Food Lion Charitable Foundation
The Food Lion Charitable Foundation provides financial support for
programs and organizations dedicated to improving the communities in
which Food Lion operates http://foodlion.mywebgrocer.com/StoreLocator.aspx).
Preference for funding is given to organizations or programs that
involve Food Lion associates and are located in Food Lion's
marketing territory. The Foundation considers requests from
organizations that fall into two general categories: Primary
and secondary education and feeding the hungry.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://charitablefoundation.foodlion.org/
JPMorgan Chase
In the past, JPMorgan Chase has given more than $100 million
through grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit
organizations around the world. The company's three areas of
interest are: community development -- encourage, sustain, and
develop economic self-reliance; education -- give young people the
educational opportunities to help them succeed in life; and arts and
culture -- enrich communities with sponsorships and events that
foster creativity and self-expression. The grant-application process
begins with the submission of a simple-to-use online questionnaire.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://www.jpmorganchase.com/cm/cs?pagename=Chase/Href&urlname=jpmc/community/grants
Toyota USA Foundation
The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of
K-12 education throughout the country by supporting innovative
programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and
science. The Foundation places priority on systemic math and
science programs that are broad in scope and incorporate
interdisciplinary curricula, "real-world" classroom applications,
and high student expectations; creative and innovative programs
which develop the potential of students and/or teachers; and
cost-effective programs that possess a high potential for success
and relatively low duplication of effort. Grants are made to
colleges and universities, vocational and trade schools and
nonprofit organizations engaged in pre-collegiate math and/or
science education. K-12 public and private schools are not eligible
to apply.
Requests may be submitted at any time.
http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/toyota_usa/
ING Foundation
The ING Foundation is the charitable giving arm of ING in the
Americas. The Foundation awards grants to non-profit
organizations addressing a variety of community needs and resources.
ING focuses on three primary areas: financial literacy;
education for youth; and diversity. The ING Foundation
supports 501c3 non-profit
organizations providing unique programming and/or community,
outreach initiatives directed toward our primary areas of focus;
broad, strategic partnership opportunities that leverage our
commitment to empowerment and focus on improving the lives of
individuals in underserved communities across the country; and
smaller, local programs and initiatives in key markets where their
employees and customers live and work and where they have a large
corporate presence.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/corporate/documents/companylobinformation/5079896.pdf
http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/
Guitar Center Music Foundation
The Guitar Center Music Foundation's mission is to support nonprofit
music programs across America that offer instruction so that more
people can experience the joys of making music. The Foundation
accepts grant applications from music academies, schools, local
music programs, and national music programs that teach people of any
age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music.
Online applications may be submitted at any
time and are reviewed three times per year.
All applicants will be notified by mail.
http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
Actuarial Foundation: Advancing Student Achievement Funds for
Mathematics Mentoring
Advancing Student Achievement, an initiative of the Actuarial
Foundation, awards grants to schools and groups throughout the
United States and Canada for programs that involve actuaries in the
teaching of mathematics. The initiative brings together actuaries
and educators in local classrooms (grades 4-12) with the belief that
interaction with real-world mentors will boost students' interest in
math. Applicants for grants will be given wide latitude in designing
programs that create a "love of math" in each student. The
Foundation can provide a local network of actuaries ready to
participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate math
concepts from the workplace into the classroom.
Applications may be submitted at any time. http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/for_teachers.shtml
Coryell Family Foundation
The Coryell Family Foundation was incorporated in 2000 to grant
support to charitable, literary, scientific and educational based
organizations. The Foundation will support the following types of
organizations: affecting change in the lives of the disadvantaged;
support the disadvantaged; and assist in the support of medical
recovery. The Foundation has not established maximum dollar amounts,
but rather look at the amount needed for each specific project based
on the scope of the work proposed.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.coryellfamily.com/index.cfm
Bonnie Plants: 3rd Grade Cabbage Program
Third-grade teachers or FFA advisors may register to
receive free cabbages for their students to help children learn to
love gardening while they learn about nature.
Deadline: Following registration
registrants are contacted by the company.
http://www.bonnieplants.com/3rdGradeCabbageProgram/tabid/58/Default.aspx
State Farm Companies Grants Program
The State Farm Companies Grants Program is committed to meeting the
needs of company communities in the U.S. and Canada. Support
is provided to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions,
and government agencies working in the areas of safety, community
development, and education The Safe Neighbors category focuses on
roadway safety, protecting homes, disaster preparedness, and
personal financial security. The Strong Neighborhoods category
focuses on affordable housing, homeownership, and sustainable
communities. The K-12 Public Schools category focuses on teacher
quality, service learning programs, and educational reform.
Grant requests are accepted at any time.
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.as
The American Family Life Insurance Company
(AFLAC)
AFLAC's philanthropic efforts in the community can be seen in four
areas: health, education, youth, and the arts. From contributing to
the John B. Amos Cancer Center to helping underwrite the creation of
a new library. AFLAC grants range from $1,500 to $2 million.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.aflac.com/us/en/aboutaflac/communityinvolvement.aspx
National SMART Grant
The National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant,
also known as the National Smart Grant is available during the third
and fourth years of undergraduate study to full-time students who
are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and who are majoring in
physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, or
engineering or in a foreign language are eligible to receive an
additional grant of up to $4,000 a year. Secretary of Education
recently said that they have awarded less than half of the
funds allocated to these grant. The student must
also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at
least 3.0 in coursework required for the major.
Ongoing.
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/SmartGrants.jsp
Free
Classroom Materials from Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance provides free educational materials to people
working with youth that promote respect and appreciation for
diversity in the classroom and beyond. Free materials include VHS
videos, DVDs, a magazine subscription, and posters available to K-12
classroom teachers, school librarians, school counselors, school
administrators, professors of education, leaders of home school
networks, youth directors at houses of worship, and employees of
youth-serving non-profit organizations. Their magazine and
curriculum kits have earned Oscar nominations, an Academy Award, and
more than a dozen honors from the Association of Educational
Publishers.
Ongoing
deadline.
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/resources/index.jsp
Airborne
Teacher Trust Fund
The Airborne Teacher Trust
Fund invites elementary and middle school teachers from public and
private schools throughout the country to submit proposals for art
and music programs that their schools are unable to fund. A panel of
judges will then review and select proposals quarterly, and awards
will be announced monthly. Teachers and their schools will receive
grants from $200 to $10,000 to be used to implement their programs.
At the conclusion of a program, the selected teacher/s will supply
Airborne with a recap, which will then be posted on their website.
Ongoing deadline. http://www.airbornetrust.com/
Actuarial
Foundation
The Actuarial Foundation through its Advancing
Student Achievement Mentoring program awards monetary grants to
schools and groups throughout the United States and Canada. The
basic requirement for schools or groups seeking funding is that they
develop a viable mentoring program involving actuaries in the
teaching of mathematics to children in private and public
schools. Advancing Student Achievement is a grant program that
brings together actuaries and educators in local classroom
environments with the belief that interaction with real-world
mentors will boost students' interest and achievement in math.
The Actuarial Foundation can provide a local network of actuaries
ready to participate, as well as suggestions on how to integrate
math concepts from the workplace into the classroom. Groups applying
for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that
enhance learning and create a "love of math" in each student.
Ongoing deadline. http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/programs/for_teachers.shtml
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Healthy Start
Bikes Belong Coalition: Community
Partnership Grants
The goal of the Bikes Belong Coalition, sponsored by the American
bicycle industry, is to put more people on bicycles more often. In
2013, the Bikes Belong Coalition is offering Community Partnership
Grants, which are designed support partnerships between city or
county governments, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses
that aim to improve the environment for bicycling in the community.
Grants, ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, are primarily provided for
the construction or expansion of bicycle facilities such as bike
lanes, trails, and paths as well as advocacy projects that promote
bicycling as a safe and accessible mode of transportation.
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013.
http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply-for-a-bikes-belong-grant/
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation:
Building Demand for the Arts
The Doris Duke Charitable
Foundation's Building Demand for the Arts program supports
organizations and artists in joint efforts to develop audience
demand for jazz, theatre, and/or contemporary dance. Building Demand
grants will promote deeper partnerships, longer relationships, and
new kinds of cooperation between organizations and artists.
Organizations and artists are encouraged to be creative,
imaginative, and expansive in thinking about these partnerships and
what might be accomplished. Building Demand grants will be provided
to at least 50 partnerships between artists and dance companies,
theatres, presenting organizations, and/or select service
organizations. In the current funding round, Exploration grants of
either $20,000 or $40,000 (depending on the size of the host
organization) will support hosted visits for artists during which
artists and organizations are to begin to imagine and plan ways to
build demand. Applying artists and organizations must have a prior
history of working together.
Deadline: May 31, 2013.
http://www.ddcf.org/Programs/Arts/Initiatives--Strategies/Doris-Duke-Performing-Artist-Initiative/Doris-Duke-Building-Demand-for-the-Arts/
Saucony Run for Good Program
The Saucony Run for Good Program has been created to encourage
active and healthy lifestyles in children. Eligible applicants
include programs whose participants are 18 years of age or less,
have 501 (c) (3) status and can demonstrate their program positively
impacts the lives of participants through their increased
participation in running. Their charter is to fight childhood
obesity so those programs that specifically target that epidemic get
the most attention. Public schools are eligible. Ten - 20 grant
winners are announced each year out of several hundred applicants.
The maximum grant award is $10,000.
Deadline: June 13, 2013.
http://www.sauconyrunforgood.com/how-to-apply/
Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation supports nonprofit organizations
that serve vulnerable children in the United States and around the
world. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that offer
direct aid to children in need, including those who are ill,
orphaned, disabled, injured, abused, or malnourished as well as
children who have limited access to education. Most grants are
one-time awards in the range of $1,000 to $15,000. Grants can
support charities outside of the United States; however, non-U.S.
charities must partner with U.S.-based organizations.
Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout
the year.
http://www.dhrossfoundation.org/
Do Something Disaster Grants
Do Something.org, the largest national organization in the United
States dedicated to empowering youth and social change, provides the
tools and resources for youth to convert their ideas and energy into
positive action. Do Something and the Dunkin' Brands Community
Foundation have teamed up to offer Disaster Grants to young people
across the U.S. and Canada. Grants fund project ideas and existing
projects that assist people in emergency situations - everything
from disaster preparedness to first responders to people working
hard to rebuild years later. Each week the program makes a $500
grant to a youth (25 years old or younger) to implement a project
that helps people deal with emergencies.
Online applications may be submitted
throughout the year.
http://www.dosomething.org/grants/disaster
Elton John AIDS Foundation
The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) focuses on supporting
community-based prevention programs, harm reduction programs, public
education to reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS, advocacy to improve
AIDS-related public policy, and direct services to persons living
with HIV/AIDS, especially populations with special needs. Direct
services include HIV/AIDS-related medical and mental health
treatment, testing and counseling, food distribution, assisted
living, social service coordination, and legal aid. EJAF grants are
provided three times per year to projects and partnerships that fit
within EJAF's targeted grant-making priority areas. Any charitable
(not-for-profit) organization located in the U.S., Canada, the
Caribbean, and Central and South America may apply. To apply,
organizations must complete an online application that requests a
summary description of the proposed program, proof of charitable
status, and audited financial statements. The foundation awards
grants three times a year--in February, July, and October.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.ejaf.org/pages/grants/areas.html
Hearst Foundation
The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit
organizations that address important issues within our major areas
of interests - education, health, culture, and social service - and
that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic
constituencies. Within these areas, the Foundations generally
provide endowment, program, and capital grant support. Private
nonprofits with significant support from the philanthropic community
are favored over those financed through government sources.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.hearstfdn.org/fp_home.html
Food Lion Charitable Foundation
The Food Lion Charitable Foundation provides financial support for
programs and organizations dedicated to improving the communities in
which Food Lion operates http://foodlion.mywebgrocer.com/StoreLocator.aspx).
Preference for funding is given to organizations or programs that
involve Food Lion associates and are located in Food Lion's
marketing territory. The Foundation considers requests from
organizations that fall into two general categories: Primary
and secondary education and feeding the hungry.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://charitablefoundation.foodlion.org/
JPMorgan Chase
In the past, JPMorgan Chase has given more than $100 million through
grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations
around the world. The company's three areas of interest are:
community development -- encourage, sustain, and develop economic
self-reliance; education -- give young people the educational
opportunities to help them succeed in life; and arts and culture --
enrich communities with sponsorships and events that foster
creativity and self-expression. The grant-application process begins
with the submission of a simple-to-use online questionnaire.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://www.jpmorganchase.com/cm/cs?pagename=Chase/Href&urlname=jpmc/community/grants
Guitar Center Music Foundation
The Guitar Center Music Foundation's mission is to support nonprofit
music programs across America that offer instruction so that more
people can experience the joys of making music. The Foundation
accepts grant applications from music academies, schools, local
music programs, and national music programs that teach people of any
age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music.
Online applications may be submitted at any
time and are reviewed three times per year.
All applicants will be notified by mail.
http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
Bonnie
Plants: 3rd Grade Cabbage Program
Third-grade teachers or FFA advisors may register to
receive free cabbages for their students to help children learn to
love gardening while they learn about nature.
Deadline: Following registration
registrants are contacted by the company.
http://www.bonnieplants.com/3rdGradeCabbageProgram/tabid/58/Default.aspx
Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation seeks to advance the well-being of
children worldwide who are sick, handicapped, injured, orphaned, or
otherwise vulnerable. The Foundation provides grants to
organizations that benefit children up to 18 years of age through
programs of direct service or medical research. Nonprofit
organizations and NGOs throughout the world are eligible to apply,
except in countries that are unstable due to war, or where grants
are restricted by the U.S. government.
Online
letters of inquiry are accepted at any time.
http://www.dhrossfoundation.org/
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Literacy
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit
organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer
literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 40
states. Currently the Foundation is accepting grant requests through
the following programs: Adult Literacy Grants support nonprofit
organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of
literacy assistance. Family Literacy Grants support family literacy
service providers that combine parent and youth literacy
instruction. Summer Reading Grants help nonprofit organizations and
libraries with the implementation or expansion of summer reading
programs for students who are new readers, below grade level
readers, or readers with learning disabilities.
Online applications
for the three programs described above
must be submitted by February 28, 2013.
In addition, Youth Literacy Grants support schools, public
libraries, and nonprofit organizations that work to help students
who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading.
Application Deadline: May 23, 2013.
http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx
Coryell Family Foundation
The Coryell Family Foundation was incorporated in 2000 to grant
support to charitable, literary, scientific and educational based
organizations. The Foundation will support the following types of
organizations: affecting change in the lives of the disadvantaged;
support the disadvantaged; and assist in the support of medical
recovery. The Foundation has not established maximum dollar amounts,
but rather look at the amount needed for each specific project based
on the scope of the work proposed.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.coryellfamily.com/index.cfm
Reading Resource Project - Free Books for
Literacy Program
The Reading Resource Project is an ongoing program that distributes
books FREE of charge for literacy programs. Recipients pay
shipping, handling, and administrative costs, $0.65 per book.
Reading Resource Project books come in sets of 100 books per set.
There will not be more than four copies of the same book in any set.
Reading levels are available for Pre-K through 2nd Grade. Book
selection and quantity is dependent upon availability. Reading
Resource Project books are available in a limited quantity on a
first come, first served basis.
Ongoing
deadline.
http://www.lefbooks.org/reading_resource_project/
Barnes &
Noble
Barnes & Noble considers requests for local and
regional support from non-profit organizations in the communities
they serve. Since funding is limited, they do not contribute to
grant or scholarship programs, religious organizations, sports teams
or events, political organizations, or medical and health-related
causes. However, they support organizations that focus on literacy,
the arts or education (K - 12). Barnes & Noble assess the merit
of each request on an individual basis. Ongoing deadline.
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html
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Actuarial Foundation
The Actuarial
Foundation through its Advancing Student Achievement Mentoring
program awards monetary grants to schools and groups throughout the
United States and Canada. The basic requirement for
schools or groups seeking funding is that they develop a viable
mentoring program involving actuaries in the teaching of mathematics
to children in private and public schools. Advancing Student
Achievement is a grant program that brings together actuaries and
educators in local classroom environments with the belief that
interaction with real-world mentors will boost students interest and
achievement in math. The Actuarial Foundation can provide a local
network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions on
how to integrate math concepts from the workplace into the
classroom. Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in
designing programs that enhance learning and create a "love of math"
in each student. Ongoing deadline.
http://www.actuarialfoundation.org/grant/what.html
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit
organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer
literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 40
states. Currently the Foundation is accepting grant requests through
the following programs: Adult Literacy Grants support nonprofit
organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of
literacy assistance. Family Literacy Grants support family literacy
service providers that combine parent and youth literacy
instruction. Summer Reading Grants help nonprofit organizations and
libraries with the implementation or expansion of summer reading
programs for students who are new readers, below grade level
readers, or readers with learning disabilities.
Online applications
for the three programs described above
must be submitted by February 28, 2013.
In addition, Youth Literacy Grants support schools, public
libraries, and nonprofit organizations that work to help students
who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading.
Application Deadline: May 23, 2013.
http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx
Bikes Belong Coalition: Community
Partnership Grants
The goal of the Bikes Belong Coalition, sponsored by the American
bicycle industry, is to put more people on bicycles more often. In
2013, the Bikes Belong Coalition is offering Community Partnership
Grants, which are designed support partnerships between city or
county governments, nonprofit organizations, and local businesses
that aim to improve the environment for bicycling in the community.
Grants, ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, are primarily provided for
the construction or expansion of bicycle facilities such as bike
lanes, trails, and paths as well as advocacy projects that promote
bicycling as a safe and accessible mode of transportation.
Application Deadline: May 24, 2013.
http://www.bikesbelong.org/grants/apply-for-a-grant/how-to-apply-for-a-bikes-belong-grant/
Saucony Run for Good Program
The Saucony Run for Good Program has been created to encourage
active and healthy lifestyles in children. Eligible applicants
include programs whose participants are 18 years of age or less,
have 501 (c) (3) status and can demonstrate their program positively
impacts the lives of participants through their increased
participation in running. Their charter is to fight childhood
obesity so those programs that specifically target that epidemic get
the most attention. Public schools are eligible. Ten - 20 grant
winners are announced each year out of several hundred applicants.
The maximum grant award is $10,000.
Deadline: June 13, 2013.
http://www.sauconyrunforgood.com/how-to-apply/\
American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and
educational institutions nationwide that address the areas of youth
and scientific education. The Foundation's primary funding priority
is youth education, specifically in the areas of science,
technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training,
and literacy. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000.
Application deadlines: August 1, 2013 & November 1, 2013.
http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Chesapeake Energy Corporate Giving Program
The Chesapeake Energy Corporate Giving Program supports nonprofit
organizations that improve the quality of life and stimulate the
economy in the company's operating areas in Colorado, Kentucky,
Louisiana, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma,
Pennsylvania, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Grants are provided
in the following areas: arts and culture, community development,
education, environment, health, and social services. Grant and
sponsorship requests may be submitted throughout the year and are
reviewed on a rolling basis.
Ongoing:
http://www.chk.com/Community/Corporate-Giving/Pages/Giving-Guidelines.aspx
Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation supports nonprofit organizations
that serve vulnerable children in the United States and around the
world. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that offer
direct aid to children in need, including those who are ill,
orphaned, disabled, injured, abused, or malnourished as well as
children who have limited access to education. Most grants are
one-time awards in the range of $1,000 to $15,000. Grants can
support charities outside of the United States; however, non-U.S.
charities must partner with U.S.-based organizations.
Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout
the year.
http://www.dhrossfoundation.org/
JPMorgan Chase
In the past, JPMorgan Chase has given more than $100 million through
grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations
around the world. The company's three areas of interest are:
community development -- encourage, sustain, and develop economic
self-reliance; education -- give young people the educational
opportunities to help them succeed in life; and arts and culture --
enrich communities with sponsorships and events that foster
creativity and self-expression. The grant-application process begins
with the submission of a simple-to-use online questionnaire.
Deadline: Ongoing.
http://www.jpmorganchase.com/cm/cs?pagename=Chase/Href&urlname=jpmc/community/grants
Microsoft Software Grants
All nonprofit or nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that hold
charitable status are eligible to participate in this program.
Eligible organizations operate on a not-for-profit basis and have a
mission to benefit the local community that could include, but is
not limited to, the following.
• Providing relief to the poor
• Advancing education
• Improving social welfare
• Preserving culture
• Preserving or restoring the environment
http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/CommunityInvestment/NGO/en/us/softwareGrants.mspx
Deadline: None
Draper Richards Foundation
The Draper Richards Foundation provides selected social
entrepreneurs with funding to start new nonprofit organizations
through the Draper Richards Fellowships. Up to six fellowships are
awarded annually for projects which demonstrate innovative ways to
solve existing social problems. Funded projects, which must
have national or global reach, can address a variety of public
service areas. Experienced, dedicated social entrepreneurs with a
developed idea for a nonprofit organization in the United States are
eligible to apply for up to $100,000 annually for three years.
Brief proposals are accepted throughout the
year.
http://www.draperrichards.org/process/
Hearst Foundation
The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit
organizations that address important issues within our major areas
of interests - education, health, culture, and social service - and
that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic
constituencies. Within these areas, the Foundations generally
provide endowment, program, and capital grant support. Private
nonprofits with significant support from the philanthropic community
are favored over those financed through government sources.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.hearstfdn.org/fp_home.html
Guitar Center Music Foundation
The Guitar Center Music Foundation accepts electronic grant
applications throughout the year from 501c3 or governmental
organizations. Qualifying applicants are established, ongoing
and sustainable music programs in the United States, which provide
music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have
the opportunity to make music. The intent of the program must
be music instruction, not music appreciation or entertainment, and
the participants/students cannot be professional or career
musicians.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Application and information:
http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info
Toyota USA Foundation
The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of
K-12 education throughout the country by supporting innovative
programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and
science. The Foundation places priority on systemic math and
science programs that are broad in scope and incorporate
interdisciplinary curricula, "real-world" classroom applications,
and high student expectations; creative and innovative programs
which develop the potential of students and/or teachers; and
cost-effective programs that possess a high potential for success
and relatively low duplication of effort. Grants are made to
colleges and universities, vocational and trade schools and
nonprofit organizations engaged in pre-collegiate math and/or
science education. K-12 public and private schools are not eligible
to apply.
Requests may be submitted at any time.
http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philanthropy/education/toyota_usa/
Singing for Change (SFC) Charitable
Foundation
Singing for Change offers competitive grants to progressive,
community-based, nonprofit organizations that address the root
causes of social and environmental problems. SFC areas of
interest include: Children and families; The environment &
Disenfranchised groups. Grants range in size from $500 to
$10,000 and are made on an annual basis.
Application Deadline: Proposals are by invitation only.
If you think your project fits the
foundation's guidelines, please submit a one-page letter of interest
describing your organization and your project.
http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfcprop
State Farm Companies Grants Program
The State Farm Companies Grants Program is committed to meeting the
needs of company communities in the U.S. and Canada. Support
is provided to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions,
and government agencies working in the areas of safety, community
development, and education The Safe Neighbors category focuses on
roadway safety, protecting homes, disaster preparedness, and
personal financial security. The Strong Neighborhoods category
focuses on affordable housing, homeownership, and sustainable
communities. The K-12 Public Schools category focuses on teacher
quality, service learning programs, and educational reform.
Grant requests are accepted at any time.
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp
Barnes &
Noble
Barnes & Noble considers requests for local and
regional support from non-profit organizations in the communities
they serve. Since funding is limited, they do not contribute to
grant or scholarship programs, religious organizations, sports teams
or events, political organizations, or medical and health-related
causes. However, they support organizations that focus on literacy,
the arts or education (K - 12). Barnes & Noble assess the merit
of each request on an individual basis.
Ongoing deadline.
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html
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Do you have a grant
opportunity you would like posted?
Contact June Robinson via e-mail
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