Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America Eligibility: All types of museums, large and small (except for federally operated and for-profit museums); units of state or local government; private, not-for-profit organizations in the United States and its territories Amount: $5,000–$150,000 Purpose of Grant: To help build museums’ capacity to serve their communities Contact: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=57000 Deadline: November 1, 2010
Governor’s Energy Office Recharge Colorado Innovation Grants Eligibility: This round will include funding for outreach to energy managers, K-12 teachers and classrooms, homeowners, home renters, energy efficiency and renewable energy service providers, and small businesses
Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: To support nonprofits, local governments, students and utilities that wish to promote the Governor’s Energy Office Recharge Colorado programs with innovative outreach strategies Contact: http://rechargecolorado.com/index.php/resources_overview/funding_opportunities/ (scroll down to August grants) Deadline: September 24, 2010, by 5 p.m. MST
VSA and MetLife Foundation Arts Connect All Program Eligibility: Arts organizations partnering with public schools and located in one of 22 metropolitan areas, including Denver, Colorado Amount: Up to $15,000 Purpose of Grant: To enable more students with disabilities to experience social, cognitive and cultural development through arts alongside their peers without disabilities; to create educational access and inclusion in the arts for students with disabilities; and to document the contributions that arts organizations make to inclusive education to public schools. Contact: http://www.vsarts.org/x273.xml Deadline: November 19, 2010
State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants Eligibility: Teachers, staff and students conducting service-learning initiatives in locations across the United States and parts of Canada
Amount: $Up to $1,000 Purpose of Grant: To encourage semester-long projects (following Youth Service America’s (YSA) semester of service framework) that launch on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January 17, 2011) and culminate on Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17, 2011). Contact: http://www.ysa.org/goodneighbor Deadline: October 15, 2010
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CURRENT FUNDING OPPS (STILL TIME TO APPLY)
Prudential Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Eligibility: Young people in grades five through 12 who have demonstrated exemplary voluntary service to their communities within the last year Amount: $1,000 maximum award and a trip to Washington, D.C. Purpose of Grant: To honor young people in middle and high school for outstanding volunteer service to their communities Contact: http://spirit.prudential.com/view/page/soc Deadline: November 1, 2010
The Laura Jane Musser Fund Rural Initiative Program
501(c)(3) organizations, organizations that are forming if they are sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization and units of government at the local level in Colorado and several other states may apply, but the applicant community must have a population of 10,000 or fewer and must be able to demonstrate the rural characteristics of their location Amount: Planning grants up to $5,000; implementation grants up to $25,000 Purpose of Grant: To encourage collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas including, but not limited to, economic development, business preservation, arts and humanities, public space improvements and education Contact: http://www.musserfund.org/index.asp?page_seq=6 Deadline: November 10, 2010
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration Health Center New Access Points Eligibility: Public or nonprofit private entities, including tribal, faith-based and community organizations Amount: Average of $650,000 Purpose of Grant: To establish health service delivery sites to improve the health of the nation’s underserved communities and vulnerable populations by assuring access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services Contact: http://www.hrsa.gov/ Deadline: November 27, 2010, by 8 p.m. Eastern Time
Kaiser Permanente Safety Net Grant Program Eligibility: Federally-qualified health centers and community-funded health centers in specific geographic locations in Colorado (see the guidelines for details) Amount: $10,000–$100,000 Purpose of Grant: To support health safety-net partners in the shared goal of improving the health of individuals and communities Contact: https://info.kp.org/communitybenefit/html/our_communities/colorado-denver-boulder/our_communities_3_a.html Deadline: September 6, 2010
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Waiting List Reduction Grant Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following areas: adult basic education, GED diploma preparation or English as a second language Amount: $10,000 maximum Purpose of Grant: To help nonprofit adult literacy organizations remedy their waiting list issues and get more students involved in educational programs sooner Contact: http://www.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/WaitingList.aspx Deadline: September 30, 2010
Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Conservation Grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States; non-governmental organizations outside the United States can apply in partnership with a U.S. organization Amount: Up to $25,000 Purpose of Grant: To further the support of established conservation programs, including scientific field studies and educational programs Contact: http://www.dwcf-rfp.com/ Deadline: Letters of inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis; application is by invitation only
Walgreens Community Contributions Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations with a focus on improving access to health and wellness in the community; pharmacy education programs and mentoring initiatives; civic and community outreach; and emergency and disaster relief Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: To support the health needs of communities where Walgreens operates Contact: http://www.walgreens.com/marketing/about/community/guidelines.jsp Deadline: Ongoing
National Association of Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts Grants for Artists and Nonprofits Eligibility: A 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is focused on Latino arts and culture, whose executive director or artistic director is Latino, and whose board of directors is comprised of at least 51 percent Latinos; and individual Latino artists. See the Web site for additional requirements Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: To help Latinos develop their creative talents and make lasting contributions to their communities and society as a whole Contact: http://www.nalac.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=4&Itemid=31 Deadline: September 24, 2010
Lowe’s Charitable Fund For Education Lowe’s Toolbox for Education Eligibility: Any individual nonprofit public K–12 school or parent group associated with a nonprofit public K–12 school; parent groups that are applying must have an independent tax ID number and official 501(c)(3) status with the IRS Amount: $2,000–$5,000 Purpose of Grant: To support educators and parent groups in public schools Contact: http://toolboxforeducation.com/ Deadline: October 15, 2010, or when 1500 applications have been received by the foundation
Pioneer Drama Service, Inc. Touching Lives through Theatre Grants Eligibility: Accredited public and private middle schools and high schools in the United States and Canada with a drama budget of $1,000 or less and with a designated faculty member sponsor for their theatre program Amount: $500 credit at Pioneer Drama Service in Englewood, Colorado Purpose of Grant: To strengthen or create a sustainable drama experience for students in a school Contact: http://www.TouchingLivesThroughTheatreGrants.com Deadline: October 1, 2010
Kids in Need Foundation Teacher Grants Eligibility: All certified K–12 teachers in the United States Amount: $100–$500 Purpose of Grant: To help K–12 educators in the United States implement innovative learning opportunities for their students Contact: http://www.kinf.org/grants/ Deadline: September 30, 2010
ING ING Unsung Heroes Eligibility: All K–12 education professionals employed by an accredited K–12 public or private school located in the United States Amount: $2,000–$25,000 Purpose of Grant: To support class projects that are short on funding but long on potential Contact: http://www.ing-usa.com/us/aboutING/CorporateCitizenship/Education/INGUnsungHeroes/index.htm Deadline: April 30, 2011
Arnold, Brownberry and Oroweat Breads, Brands of Bimbo Bakeries USA Get Ingrained Grants Program Eligibility: Organizations or U.S. residents 18 years of age and older who lead or inspire health and wellness Amount: $15,000 Purpose of Grant: To support people or organizations in the United States committed to bettering the health of their neighborhoods, towns or cities Contact: http://www.getingrained.com/ Deadline: October 4, 2010
Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Children's Tylenol National Child Care Teacher Awards Eligibility: Full-time childcare teachers in the 50 states and the District of Columbia employed in a home, group or center-based program that is fully compliant with local and state regulations for operating childcare programs; applicants must be working as paid, full-time childcare teachers in their current regulated program for a minimum of 36 months (three years) by December 2010. Please see the guidelines for additional eligibility requirements Amount: $1,000 Purpose of Grant: To acknowledge the critical role of child care teachers in providing quality early care and education Contact: http://www.tllccf.org/pr_nccta.php Deadline: December 6, 2010
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation Instruments for School Music Programs Eligibility: Priority is given to K–12 public, private or charter programs with demonstrated need that operate music programs Amount: Instrument repair and acquisition of new instruments Purpose of Grant: To support music programs through the donation of instrument repair and new instruments Contact: http://www.mhopus.org/Apply Deadline: October 1, 2010. Applicants must pre-qualify on the Web site
Walmart Store and Sam's Club Walmart Store and Sam's Club Giving Program Eligibility: 501(c)(3), (4), (6), or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code that are listed in the most current IRS 50 State Master File at the time of application; recognized government entities such as state, county and state agencies, including law enforcement and fire departments; volunteer fire ; K–12 public schools/districts, charter schools, community/junior colleges, state colleges and universities; private schools and colleges with current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; churches and other faith based organizations with projects that address and benefit the needs of the community at large Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: To improve the lives of individuals in Walmart communities, including customers and associates Contact: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/203.aspx Deadline: Applications accepted now through December 31, 2010
Patagonia Environmental Grants Eligibility: Small, grassroots, activist organizations working to preserve and protect the environment Amount: $3,000 to $8,000 range Purpose of Grant: To support organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change Contact: http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?slc=en_US&sct=US&assetid=2942 Deadline: Organizations must first take the online eligibility quiz; if your organization qualifies, then you may proceed to the grant application form
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy 2011 National Grant Program Eligibility: Nonprofits or public agencies in existence for at least two years Amount: Up to $65,000 Purpose of Grant: To help develop or expand projects that support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children Contact: http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/site/c.jhLSK2PALmF/b.4344531/k.BD31/Home.htm Deadline: September 10, 2010
Ashoka and Staples, Inc. Global Youth Social Entrepreneur Competition Eligibility: Existing and new Youth Venture teams made up of young people between the ages of 12 and 24 whose entrepreneurial ventures are making a positive impact on communities Amount: Awards and prizes worth $500 to $5,000 Purpose of Grant: To highlight youth-led organizations focused on social issues affecting their communities Contact: http://www.genv.net/en-us/staples-yse Deadline: Rolling basis through September 20, 2010
CVS Caremark Community Grants Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations targeting children with disabilities, programs focusing on health and rehabilitation services, public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs, and initiatives that give greater access to physical movement and play; a CVS/pharmacy store must be located with the state where the community organization resides Amount: Up to $5,000 Purpose of Grant: To enrich the lives of children with disabilities through inclusive programs Contact: http://info.cvscaremark.com/community/our-impact/community-grants Deadline: Applications accepted until October 31, 2010
State Farm Company Grants Eligibility: Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code; and Canadian charitable organizations, educational institutions and governmental entities Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: State Farm is committed to meeting the needs of communities by focusing its giving in three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety), Strong Neighborhoods (community development) and Education Excellence (education) Contact: http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp Deadline: October 31, 2010
The National Gardening Association and Subaru 2010 Healthy Sprouts Awards Eligibility: Schools or organizations that plan to garden in 2011 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18 Amount: 30 awards will be made and include a $500 gift certificate to the Gardening with Kids catalog; National Gardening Association’s Eat a Rainbow Kit, which includes nutrition lessons and education; and a literature package from the National Gardening Association Purpose of Grant: To support gardening efforts of schools and organizations gardening with children and youth Contact: http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/healthysprouts.asp Deadline: October 1, 201
Wells Fargo Community Assistance Fund Grants–Colorado and Wyoming Eligibility: Colorado and Wyoming nonprofit organizations with operating budgets of $350,000 or less Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: To help small grassroots organizations in the communities with whom Wells Fargo does business Contact: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/co_guidelines Deadline: Applications for the Community Assistance Fund Grants are provided at all Wells Fargo locations across Colorado and Wyoming from May 15 through June 30 of each year. The application should be submitted to the local branch where your organization serves. Each organization may only submit one application to their local Wells Fargo branch. Duplicate applications entered at different branch locations will result in a decline of support for that organization
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation Grants to Help Fill Unmet Health Care Expenses Eligibility: Families who have children with medical needs that are not covered or fully covered by their commercial health care plan Amount: Up to $5,000 Purpose of Grant: To assist families of children who are in need of medical treatment but who don’t have the means to pay for the medical expenses. The money is paid to the health care provider once families receiving the services/items have submitted invoices and bills for approved medical services and after their commercial health benefit plan has submitted the initial payment, if any Contact: http://uhccf.org/apply_applicant.html Deadline: Ongoing
Ezra Jack Keats Mini-grant Program Eligibility: Public school libraries and public libraries anywhere in the United States and its protectorates that host programs encouraging literacy and creativity in children Amount: $500 Purpose of Grant: To encourage literacy and creativity in children Contact: http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=65 Deadline: September 15, 2010
Allstate Foundation Community Giving Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations and municipalities in 40 states. See the Web site for specific geographic areas served Amount: Varies Purpose of Grant: Signature programs are Teen Safe Driving and Economic Empowerment for Domestic Violence Survivors. Focus areas include Safe and Vital Communities, Economic Empowerment, and Tolerance, Inclusion and Diversity Contact: http://www.allstate.com/foundation/funding-guidelines.aspx Deadline: Open
WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation General Grants for 2011 Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations incorporated for a minimum of three years; preference is given to organizations with an operating budget of $3 million or less, those with government funding of less that 30 percent of income, those with United Way funding of less than 30 percent of income, and those with greater organizational program costs than personnel costs Amount: $1,000–$40,000 Purpose of Grant: To support grassroots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children, with priority placed on projects and programs addressing health and social service needs Contact: http://www.whofoundation.org/Funding/Who_FundingCriteria.asp Deadline: September 7, 2010, by 5 p.m. Central Time
The RGK Foundation Education, Community and Medicine/Health Grants Eligibility: The RGK Foundation provides grants to nonprofits that are certified as tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions that meet these requirements are eligible to apply Amount: Grant average is $25,000 Purpose of Grant: RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health Contact: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines#deadlines Deadline: There is no deadline for submitting an electronic letter of inquiry. Foundation staff reviews electronic letters of inquiry on an ongoing basis and typically responds within two days, although asks that you allow up to two weeks for a response. The Foundation will send an email message either declining your request or inviting you to submit a formal application packet for further consideration
The Skoll Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Awards Eligibility: Organizations led by a social entrepreneur with innovative programs that demonstrate effective approaches to critical social and environmental challenges with global implications and with at least a three-year track record. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support social entrepreneurs whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of our time: tolerance and human rights, health, economic and social equity, peace and security, institutional responsibility and environmental sustainability. Contact: http://www.skollfoundation.org/skollawards/index.asp Deadline: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a year-round basis.
Starbucks Foundation The Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) or nonprofit organizations that provide young people (ages 6 to 24) with a continuum of service opportunities in social entrepreneurship. Amount: $10,000–$25,000. Purpose of Grant: To help young people realize their natural potential to reinvent their local communities. Contact: http://www.starbucksfoundation.com/index.cfm?objectid=525D51E7-1D09-317F-BBF9A860BE884D22 Deadline: Open, but the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Interested organizations may submit an online profile.
Bank of the West Charitable Contributions Program Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving quality of life for communities served by Bank of the West. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support community and economic development; education and job training; health and human care; and civic and cultural efforts. Contact: https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/community-support/charitable-contributions.html Deadline: Open.
Pro Victimis Foundation Grants for Population Groups or Issues in Developing Countries Eligibility: Organizations with projects or programs implemented by non-governmental or community-based groups or social entrepreneurs. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To bring about lasting changes in the lives of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable communities in developing countries (including Algeria, Cambodia, Salvador, Burundi, Laos, Guatemala, Liberia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Morocco, Rwanda and Sierra Leone). Contact: http://www.provictimis.org/ Deadline: Ongoing for letters of inquiry.
Jimmy Buffet Singing for Change Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status across the U.S. Amount: $500–$10,000. Purpose of Grant: Areas of interest include children and families, the environment and disenfranchised groups. Contact: http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfcarea Deadline: Letters of interest are accepted on an ongoing basis. Proposals are by invitation only.
American Humane Grants for Keeping Domestic Violence Victims and Their Pets Together Eligibility: Nonprofit, public or private domestic/family violence and women’s emergency sheltering agencies and municipal agencies. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To encourage domestic and family violence emergency housing shelters to let residents bring their pets with them. Contact: http://www.americanhumane.org/human-animal-bond/programs/pets-and-womens-shelters/ Deadline: Open.
American Humane Association Second Chance Fund Eligibility: Only American Human Association member animal-sheltering agencies (private or public) are eligible to apply. Amount: $2,000 per fiscal year. Purpose of Grant: To provide financial assistance to animal welfare organizations responsible for the temporary care of animals as they are prepared for adoption into permanent, loving homes. Contact: http://www.americanhuman.org/protecting-animals/shelter-professionals/grants/second-chance-fund/
Fender Music Foundation Grants for Sustainable Music Programs in the United States Eligibility: 501(c)(3) or governmental organizations in the United States. Amount: $500–$5,000. Purpose of Grant: To support 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. Contact:http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info Deadline: Open.
National Geographic All Roads Seed Grant Program Eligibility: Indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the globe. Amount: $1,000–$10,000. Purpose of Grant: To provide a platform for indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture storytellers. Contact: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/all-roads/seed-grants/ Deadline: Quarterly.
The Flextronics Foundation Educational and Disaster, Community and Medical Relief Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in communities where Flextronics employees, suppliers and customers live and work, including locations in Colorado and globally. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To relieve human suffering that may be caused by a natural or civil disaster or an emergency hardship; to provide medical relief to communities where Flextronics employees live and work; to support specific health programs and organizations; to support educational or charitable activities, especially for disadvantaged students. Contact: http://www.flextronics.com/en/Host/Foundation/tabid/120/Default.aspx Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis at the end of March, June, September and December of each year.
The Drug Policy Alliance 2009–2010 Advocacy Grants Program Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status located in the United States. Amount: A total of $1.4 million is available. Purpose of Grant: To support organizations working to effect change in the national and state drug policy laws through public education initiatives. Contact: http://www.drugpolicy.org Deadline: Rapid Response/Special Opportunities Grants are due on the first business day of each month.
Travelocity Travel for Good and the Sabre Holdings Foundation Change Ambassador Grant Eligibility: People who have demonstrated long-term contributions through volunteering but who do not have the financial means to take a volunteer vacation. Anyone can apply as an individual or as part of a team. See the guidelines for age restrictions. Amount: Two $5,000 grants per quarter. Purpose of Grant: To subsidize volunteer vacations through designated volunteer travel partners. Contact: http://leisure.travelocity.com/Promotions/0,,TRAVELOCITY|3915|CAG_Guidelines,00.html Deadline: Quarterly. See guidelines for details.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Giving Programs Accepting Grant Applications for 2009 Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada. Amount: Average grant is $2,500. Purpose of Grant: Several different grant programs to support families, children, animals and the environment. Contact: http://www.buildabear.com/aboutUs/community/default.aspx?sc_hpan=footer&sc_hpdr=footer_veryright Deadline: Varies by program. Check the Web site.
Do Something 2009 Community Action Projects Grants Eligibility: Applicants must be 25 years old or younger, a U.S. or Canadian citizen, and must not have received a Do Something Award in the previous 12-month period. Amount: Fifty-two grants of $500 each, or one per week during 2009. Purpose of Grant: To help young people implement or expand a community action project, program or organization. Contact:http://www.dosomething.org/grants/general/apply Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applications remain active for two months.
The Kinder Morgan Foundation Community Support Eligibility: K–12 youth programs in communities where Kinder Morgan has a significant presence and that focus on education, arts or culture. Amount: $1,000–$5,000. Purpose of Grant: To support K–12 youth programs. Contact:http://www.kindermorgan.com/community/km_foundation_guidelines.cfm Deadline: The 10th of every month.
Comcast Community Grants Eligibility: 501 (c)(3) organizations operating in geographic locations where Comcast does business. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support organizations in Comcast communities that focus on literacy, youth leadership development and community service programs. Visit the Web site below to verify that your organization operates within a Comcast service area and to find the address for sending an inquiry. Contact:http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/About/InTheCommunity/InTheCommunity.html Deadline: Open for letters of inquiry.
Google Advertising Support for Nonprofits Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, as well as some international locations that share the company's philosophy of community service, especially in the areas of science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy and the arts. Amount: Selected nonprofits receive up to three months of in-kind advertising using Google's flagship product, Google AdWords. Purpose of Grant: To provide unique in-kind advertising support for deserving nonprofits. Contact: http://www.google.com/grants Deadline: Ongoing.
JPMorgan Chase Community Grants and Partnerships Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in geographic areas where JPMorgan Chase does business (throughout Colorado and in specific other states). Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Community development: address issues related to poverty and social exclusion by building economic infrastructure, promoting self-sufficiency and supporting efforts to narrow social inequities. Education: ensure that all children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, have access to high quality educational opportunities with a particular focus on K-12 public schools that help them acquire the knowledge and skills needed to be productive, engaged citizens. Arts & culture: increase community access to rich cultural resources that foster creativity, promote self-expression, celebrate diversity and strengthen our environment. Contact: http://www.jpmorganchase.com/cm/cs?pagename=Chase/Href&urlname=jpmc/community/grants Deadline: Open; begin the application process with the submission of a simple to use online questionnaire.
The Regal Foundation Community Grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in locations where the Regal Entertainment Group operates. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Funding and in-kind support to enhance organizations benefiting persons suffering economic, social, physical, or educational hardship or disadvantage, or who are otherwise in need of charitable, scientific, or educational support or assistance. Contact: http://www.regmovies.com/corporate/communityaffairs/ Deadline: Open; funding decisions made three times per year.
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
Investor Education Foundation Financial Education Programs Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations whose projects closely align with the foundation's priorities. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To provide Americans with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for financial support. Contact:http://www.finrafoundation.org/grants.asp Deadline: Project concept forms are accepted at any time during the calendar year. Eligible applicants whose projects closely align with the foundation's priorities will be invited to submit a full grant proposal.
Jenny Jones Foundation Jenny's Heroes Eligibility: U.S. citizens 18 years of age or older. Amount: Up to $25,000 each. Purpose of Grant: Talk show host and philanthropist Jenny Jones has announced that she will donate an additional $1 million to continue her Jenny's Heroes community grant program. The Jenny's Heroes program awards grants to individuals who submit the best ideas for tangible, lasting community projects. Contact:http://www.jennysheroes.com/index.shtml Deadline: Open.
Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation Grants to Assist Children Eligibility: U.S. and international tax-exempt organizations benefiting children ages 0-18. Amount: $1,000-$25,000. Purpose of Grant: To relieve suffering among children who are sick, handicapped, injured, disfigured, orphaned or otherwise vulnerable. Contact:http://www.dhrossfoundation.org/home.html Deadline: Open, but the foundation strongly encourages potential applicants to call or submit a letter of inquiry (via mail, fax or e-mail) before presenting a complete proposal.
RGK Foundation Grants in the Broad Areas of Education, Community and Health Eligibility: Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations certified as tax-exempt under Sections 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions and governmental institutions meeting these requirements are eligible to apply. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community and medicine/health. Visit the Web site for priorities under these categories. Contact: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/ Deadline: RGK Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited grant proposals. All applicants must complete an electronic Letter of Inquiry from the Web site as the first step. There is no deadline for submitting an electronic Letter of Inquiry. Foundation staff reviews electronic Letters of Inquiry on an ongoing basis and typically responds within two days, although the foundation asks that you allow up to two weeks for a response.
The Cigna Foundation Targeted Grants Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations working in communities where Cigna operates. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: The foundation awards grants to nonprofits working in one of the following areas: the elimination of ethnic and gender disparities in healthcare; the health of women, children and families; mental health services for needy children; obesity prevention; and improving communication between patients and doctors. Contact: http://www.cigna.com/about_us/community/grant_procedures.html Deadline: Open.
Medtronic Foundation CommunityLink Eligibility: Locations where employees of Medtronic live and work; in Colorado, eligible locations include Louisville and the Denver metro area. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support programs in the areas of health, education, arts/civic/culture and human services in communities where Medtronic employees live and work. Contact: http://www.medtronic.com/foundation/programs_cl_us.html Deadline: Applications are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis between May 1 and January 31 (no applications will be accepted between February 15 and April 30).
Waste Management Corporation Charitable Contributions Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and public organizations in geographic areas where Waste Management has a presence. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Waste Management is most likely to support environmental causes, environmental education and efforts to make communities cleaner. Contact: http://www.wm.com/wm/community/giving.asp Deadline: Ongoing.
The Kresge Foundation Capital Challenge Grants for Health, the Environment, Arts and Culture, Education, Human Services and Community Development Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations or the international equivalent; faith-based organizations; institutions of higher education; elementary or secondary schools that primarily serve individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities; hospitals; and government entities. Amount: $200,000-$750,000.
Purpose of Grant: To support capital needs in order to raise private support for the future. Contact: http://www.kresge.org Deadline: Ongoing.
Singing for Change Community Grants
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States.
Amount: $500-$10,000.
Purpose of Grant: Grants support children and families, the environment and the disenfranchised.
Contact: http://www.margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfcarea
Deadline: Letters of interest may be submitted at any time and are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Full proposals are by invitation only.
Sony USA Foundation Grants for Education, Arts and Culture, Health and Human Services, Civic and Community Outreach and Volunteerism Eligibility: Organizations in the United States with 501(c)(3) status. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support arts education, arts and culture, health and human services, civic and community outreach, education and volunteerism. While positive consideration is given to efforts that promote literacy and basic educational competency, the company also seeks to apply its financial, technological and human resources to the encouragement of the creative, artistic, technical and scientific skills required of tomorrow's workforce. Contact:Click here Deadline: Ongoing.
Suncor Energy Community Grants Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in northern Colorado (Denver, Commerce City, Greeley and Fort Lupton) with 501(c)(3) status. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To strengthen communities in which Suncor Energy operates by advancing education and addressing environmental issues. Suncor supports nonprofit activities and events by providing financial assistance, product or in-kind contributions. Contact:Click here Deadline: Ongoing. Suncor accepts only online applications for funding.
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company Community Support Eligibility: Organizations in the Denver metro area that provide direct services to people who otherwise would not be able to receive them. Priority is given to organizations that serve disadvantaged populations and programs that promote self-sufficiency. Organizations not in the Denver metro area but in an area where Great-West has a presence may be able to apply. See the Web site for details. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Great-West supports organizations within the focus areas of arts and culture, civic and community, education, health and human services. Contact:Click here Deadline: Rolling.
TCF Foundation Charitable Contributions from the Philanthropic Arm of TCF National Bank Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in geographic locations where TCF has a bank office. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To fund charitable organizations that are engaged in nonprofit activities designed to improve the economic and social well-being of the community; areas of interest to the foundation include education, human services, community development and the arts. Contact:Click here Deadline: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a quarterly basis.
E4 Partners and Best Buy Recycling Grants Eligibility: Any group planning to conduct an environmentally responsible consumer electronics recycling event. Amount: $500–$1,500 per event. Purpose of Grant: To help provide more environmentally responsible electronics recycling opportunities for consumers across the country. Contact:Click here Deadline: Ongoing.
State Farm State Farm Es Para Mí (State Farm is for Me) Grants for Hispanic Communities Eligibility: To learn more about this funding program and to locate a participating agent's office in your area, please call 877.564.3119. Amount: Not stated. Purpose of Grant: To emphasize the importance of culture, education and citizenship in the Hispanic community. Contact:Click here Deadline: Call the above number for details since deadlines may vary.
Wachovia Foundation Community Grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in areas where Wachovia operates. In Colorado, this includes communities along the Front Range. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Primary focus areas of the foundation include education and community development; secondary focus areas include health and human services, and arts and culture. Contact:Click here Deadline: Not stated. The Allstate Foundation Grants for Communities Eligibility: National and local programs that fit within the Allstate Foundation’s focus areas. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support needs within one of the three focus areas: safe and vital communities; economic empowerment; and tolerance, inclusion and diversity. Contact:Click here Deadline: Ongoing.
AARP Foundation Women’s Scholarship Program Eligibility: Women 40 or older by August 31, 2008, who are able to demonstrate financial need and are enrolled in an accredited school or technical program within six months of the scholarship award date. Amount: Not stated. Purpose of Grant: To provide scholarship funds to women 40+ seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. Contact:Click here Deadline: Not stated. Eligibility for the scholarship must first be determined on the Web site.
Energy Outreach Colorado NEEP (Non-profit Energy Efficiency Program) Eligibility: Nonprofits located in the city and county of Denver. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To enhance the ability of qualifying nonprofit organizations to offer vital services to the community through cost savings resulting from improved energy efficiency and reduced energy costs. Contact:Click here. For questions, contact Jennifer Gremmert at 303.226.5057 or by e-mail at jgremmert@energyoutreach.org. Deadline: Rolling. Interested nonprofits are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Equine Fund Grant Program Eligibility: Nonprofit equine welfare organizations in the United States. Amount: $500 to $5,000 each. Purpose of Grant: To aid and protect the welfare of horses. Contact:Click here Deadline: Applications are considered monthly.
RGK Foundation Education Grants Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions and governmental institutions certified as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and classified as “not a private foundation” under Section 509(a). Amount: $10,000–$50,000. Purpose of Grant: The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community and medicine/health. Contact:Click here Deadline: Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry through the Web site. Applicants will be notified within two weeks if the foundation is willing to consider a formal proposal.
EnCana Oil and Gas Community Grants Eligibility: The organization must be located in and serving an EnCana community. In Colorado, headquarters is in Denver, with field offices or plants in Fort Lupton, Parachute, Redvale, and Rangely. The organization should be a registered charity that is eligible to issue official tax receipts for donations, or an established not-for-nonprofit community organization. The objectives of the organization must reflect the principles and objectives of capacity building. The organization must be in sound financial condition or able to demonstrate that it has an effective plan for eliminating any financial difficulties. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To invest in opportunities that will make a positive, long-lasting difference in communities where EnCana operates. Contact:Click here Deadline: Ongoing.
Office for Victims of Crime Helping Outreach Programs to Expand Grant Program (HOPE Grants) Eligibility: Organizations and coalitions operating for at least one year that have not received federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance grant funding and that have an annual operating budget of $50,000 or less are eligible to apply. All applicants must also have a history of serving crime victims. Amount: Up to $10,000. Purpose of Grant: To help recipients improve their outreach and services to crime victims. Contact:Click here Deadline: Open (contingent upon fund availability).
Do Something Plum Youth Grants Eligibility: United States or Canadian citizens, 25 or under, who want to further the growth and success of their existing community action project. The grant money needs to be used to fund a community action project. Amount: $500 each. Purpose of Grant: To enable youth, ages 25 and under, to further the growth and success of their existing community action projects, programs or organizations. Contact:Click here Deadline: Rolling. Grants are given out weekly.
Wells Fargo Foundation Grants for Community Development, Education, Human Services and ther Areas Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in several states, including Colorado. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To address vital community needs in the areas of community development, education, human services, civic projects, and arts and culture. Contact:Click here Deadline: Ongoing with quarterly deadlines.
American Humane Association Foreclosure Pets Grants for Member Organizations Eligibility: To be considered for the Foreclosure Pets Grant, an organization must be a nonprofit agency approved by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) entity or be a public (local government) entity; be an agency member of American Humane; operate and be located within the United States or its territories; and submit a completed application and provide receipts where necessary. Amount: Up to $2,000. Purpose of Grant: To help animal victims of foreclosures. Contact:Click here Deadline: Open.
The Allstate Foundation Local Grants Program Eligibility: The Allstate Foundation makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support national and local programs that fit within three focus areas, including safe and vital communities, economic empowerment, and tolerance, inclusion and diversity. Contact:Click here Deadline: Rolling.
Key Bank Achieving Economic Self-Sufficiency Grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in states where Key Bank operates, including Colorado. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Focus areas include financial education, workforce development and diversity. Contact:Click here Deadline: Rolling.
The Dreyer’s Foundation Small Grants and Product Donations Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Amount: Up to $3,000 each, as well as donated auction items and gift certificates. Purpose of Grant: To fund events sponsored by nonprofit organizations. Contact:Click here Deadline: The seventh day of each month.
United Healthcare Children’s Foundation Grants for Families Struggling with Child Health-Related Costs Eligibility: Parents and legal guardians of children 16 years of age or younger, meeting economic guidelines, residing in the United States and covered by a health benefit plan. Amount: Up to $5,000 each. Purpose of Grant: To help children who need critical healthcare treatment, services or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents’ health benefit plans. Contact:Click here Deadline: Open.
Bank of the West Charitable Contributions Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in areas where Bank of the West operates. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Charitable giving categories include community and economic development, education and job training, health and human care, and civic and cultural. Contact:Click here Deadline: Open.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Pet Program Grants Eligibility: Pet rescue and rehabilitation organizations and nonprofit animal shelters in the United States and Canada. Organizations near a Build-A-Bear Workshop store will receive priority. Amount: $1,000–$10,000. Purpose of Grant: To support organizations involved in animal welfare and education. Contact:Click here Deadline: Ongoing.
FedEx Social Responsibility Grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in good financial and public standing. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Core giving areas include emergency and disaster relief, pedestrian and child safety, education, and health and human services. Contact:Click here Deadline: Requests are accepted year-round.
Reader’s Digest Make It Matter Eligibility: Stories may be submitted by anyone. Amount: Reader’s Digest will make a $100,000 donation in each selected individual’s name to a relevant charity for a total of $1 million. Purpose of Grant: Each month, Reader’s Digest magazine will profile an individual who has made a significant contribution to his/her community. Contact:Click here Deadline: Rolling.
Copic Medical Foundation Health Grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations in Colorado. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: For the benefit of and to provide support for charitable, educational, civic and scientific purposes related to medicine, medical education and other medical charitable purposes. Contact:Click here Deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
EnCana Community Investment Grants Eligibility: Organizations must be located in an EnCana community. In Colorado, EnCana has offices in Denver, and it has oil and gas operations in the Piceance Basin and the Denver-Julesburg Basin. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: To support sciences, trades and technology; family and community wellness; community development; and EnCana signature programs. Contact:Click here Deadline: Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation Grants for Grassroots Community Projects Eligibility: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where Lowe’s operates stores and distribution centers. Amount: Grants generally range from $5,000–$25,000. Purpose of Grant: Community improvement projects; public education, with priority given to K–12 public schools. Contact:Click here Deadline: Begin the application process by taking an eligibility test online.
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Equine Fund Eligibility: Equine welfare organizations in the United States. Amount: Grants are generally awarded in amounts from $500 to $5,000 each and will not exceed 10 percent of an organization’s current operating budget.
Purpose of Grant: To support organizations working to protect and aid horses suffering from cruelty and neglect. Contact: Click here Deadline: Open.
Amgen Foundation Health, Science and Community Support Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; governmental organizations in the United States where the purpose of the grant is to support a charitable, educational, scientific or literary purpose; public elementary and secondary schools; public colleges and universities; public libraries; and public hospitals. The Amgen Foundation funds in locations where Amgen employees live and work. The Amgen Foundation awards grants to regional, national, and Europe-based nonprofit organizations that are replicable, scalable and designed to have a lasting and meaningful effect in our communities. Amount: Varies. Purpose of Grant: Interest areas include: quality of care and access for patients; science education; and community life. Visit the Web site for details. Contact:Click here Deadline: The foundation’s review committees meet quarterly. National Geographic All Roads Film Project Eligibility: Indigenous and under-represented minority culture filmmakers, and filmmakers who can demonstrate they have been designated by indigenous or minority communities to tell their story. Amount: Up to $10,000 each. Purpose of Grant: To provide a platform for indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture artists to share their cultures, stories and perspectives through film and photography. Contact: Click here Deadline: Quarterly.
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