NASPE_GrantOpportunities

Amateur Athletic Foundation Grants

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:12:54 +0000

The Amateur Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles (AAF) awards grants to organizations providing youth sports opportunities in Southern California's eight counties: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Santa Barbara and Ventura. The AAF provides funding to assist organizations that provide ongoing, structured youth sports programs combining the essential elements of teaching, learning and competition. Grants will be made to organizations rather than individuals. There is no grant application form, and the AAF accepts proposals at any time on a first-come, first-served basis.

Baseball Tomorrow Fund Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:18:59 +0000

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Projects must meet the following criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; are able to match funds for programs; provide programs for children between the ages of 10 and 16; support existing programs that have demonstrated success in providing a quality youth baseball/softball experience; and address opportunities for minorities and women. Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball programs are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Selected applicants are then invited to submit a full application. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis.

Charles Lafitte Foundation Healthy Living Grants

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:29:37 +0000

The Charles Lafitte Foundation supports innovative and effective ways for people to help themselves and others around them lead healthy and satisfying lives. The Foundation’s areas of interests are education, youth advocacy, and medical research. They prefer projects and programs that provide a permanent solution rather than a temporary bandage. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c) (3) status.

CIGNA Targeted Grant Process

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:39:29 +0000

As part of its overall commitment to support innovative programs addressing the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities, the CIGNA Foundation makes Targeted Grants to organizations working in five core concern areas. These concerns, and representative activities, are:

The Health of Women, Children & Families: our sponsorship of The March of Dimes to prevent prematurity
Obesity Awareness & Prevention: our work with Healthy Kids Challenge to help schools and communities improve young lifestyles
Patient/Doctor Communications & Health Literacy: our participation in the ACP Health Literacy Conference to enhance health care communications
Elimination of Gender & Ethnic Disparities in Health Care: our partnership with WomenHeart to highlight the heart health concerns of women
The Connection Between a Healthy Mind and a Healthy Body: our support of Children's Crisis Treatment Center's mental health services to assist Philadelphia's neediest children

Coca-Cola Foundation - Grants Focus on Youth

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:41:16 +0000

The Coca-Cola Foundation aims to provide youth with the educational opportunities and support the systems they need to become productive citizens. The Foundation encourages new solutions to problems that impede educational systems, and it supports existing programs that work. The Foundation provides grants to public and private colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher-training programs, educational programs for minority students, and global educational programs.

Community Health Improvement Matching Grants Program

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:45:33 +0000

These grants support nonprofit organizations addressing health issues in Michigan. The Foundation is offering matching grants of up to $25,000 per year for a maximum of two years to implement programs designed to address one or more community health issues, enhance consumer awareness and change unhealthy behaviors, and enhance quality, contain costs, and promote access to care.

Del Monte -- Do Something Good For You! Grants

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:59:51 +0000

Del Monte is accepting applications for its Do Something Good For You! grant program. The purpose of the program is to support young people in improving their communities through projects such as healthy eating awareness campaigns or non-competitive walking, running, or hiking clubs at school. Award amounts are $2,500. Eligible applicants are young people age 25 or younger as of 11/09/07. Contact the Del Monte grant program directly for complete program information and program guidelines: http://www.dosomething.org/node/36048

Do Something Grants (Formerly Plum Grants)

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:01:42 +0000

Do Something offers the Do Something Grants to create a sustainable community action project, program, or organization. $500 will be given out each week during 2009 to selected applicants. Eligibility requirements include applications from individuals or groups that are 25 years or younger, U.S. or Canadian citizens, and are individuals or groups that have not received a Do Something Grant in the previous 12 months.

Grants for Social Change

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:16:19 +0000

The Ben & Jerry's Foundation supports non-profit, grassroots organizations that facilitate progressive social change by addressing underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. The Foundation will only consider proposals from grassroots, constituent-led organizations that are organizing for systemic social change, and the Foundation will focus on the types of activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change when determining funding. Full awards range from $1,000 to $15,000, and a small number of material grants of up to $1,000 for innovative programs may also be given. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations with 501c(3) status in the U.S. (funding is generally reserved for organizations with budgets under $250,000).

Grants to Improve the Health Care System

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:17:49 +0000

The Commonwealth Fund puts emphasis on improving health care for populations such as children, low-income families, minorities, and the uninsured and offers grants in three areas: 1) improving insurance coverage and access to care; 2) improving the quality of health care services; and 3) international health policy practice. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies. Funding amounts vary.

Head Start Body Start National Center for Physical Development and Outdoor Play (HSBS) various RFPs available

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:20:55 +0000

Almost $8 million of the $12 million grant will be awarded to Head Start Centers in the form of sub-grants designed to improve outdoor play spaces. There will be 380+ of these grants awarded per year via an RFP process. All Head Start Centers around the country will be encouraged to apply. HSBS anticipates that the Play Space RFP will be released in May 2009 and that grants will be awarded by early September 2009. Updates will be posted on the HSBS website.

Health and Education Grants

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:25:03 +0000

Nonprofit agencies with programs in health and/or education and projects operating within an area that Walgreens serves are eligible to apply for Walgreen's Health and Education Grants. Because Walgreens strives to achieve demographic balance in its grant-making, priority will be give to requests that most closely reflect the demographics of Walgreen's patients and employees.

Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:39:07 +0000

This National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of the Director (OD) Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) Funding Opportunity, encourages innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity. Applications submitted under this FOA may include development of: novel assessment approaches; better methods to evaluate instruments; assessment tools for culturally diverse populations or various age groups, including children and older adults; improved technology or applications of existing technology; statistical methods to assess or correct for measurement errors or biases, methods to investigate the multidimensionality of diet and physical activity behavior through pattern analysis; or integrated measurement of diet and physical activity along with the environmental context of such behaviors.

Lego Group Grant Program

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:42:45 +0000

The Lego Group is accepting applications for its Lego Children's Fund grant program. The purpose of the program is to support projects that improve learning, sport, and athletic opportunities for underserved youth. Award amounts are $500-$5,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organizations. Contact the Lego Group grant program directly for complete program information and application guidelines.

Native American Funding Program

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:48:32 +0000

Seva's Native American Funding Program supports local grassroots partnerships with Native American Peoples who have devised their own solutions to spiritual and cultural renewal, health and wellness, environmental restoration, sustainable agriculture and community economic development, education and treaty rights protection. Eligible applicants include Native American led organizations. Funding of $500-$5,000 is available (average grant size is $2,500).

Nike, Inc. - Physical Activity Grants for Youth

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:55:47 +0000

Nike, Inc. supports programs that increase and promote physical activity and seeks to: 1) get youth more physically active; 2) get youth involved in the teamwork of sports; and 3) have real, positive and measurable impact. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status in communities where Nike has a significant employee or business presence

PepsiCo Foundation Health and Wellness Grants

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:00:25 +0000

PepsiCo Foundation's mission in Health and Wellness is to advance and encourage healthy lifestyles and positive behavior change.

Private Funding Source-Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:01:43 +0000

The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation is accepting applications for its grants to help non-profit organizations improve the well being of vulnerable children around the world through funding their programs, equipment and supplies, and construction projects. Award amounts vary. Eligible applicants are United States charities that: have 501(c)(3) status; are listed in the current edition of the Cumulative List of Charities published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury; are a Catholic organization listed in the current edition of the Catholic Directory; are listed in the Free Methodist Yearbook; or are listed in a different Protestant Denomination Directory that has a group ruling for tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service of the Department of the Treasury.

The Prudential Foundation - Prudential Foundation Revitalizing Communities Grants

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:12:24 +0000

The Prudential Foundation promotes sustainable communities by focusing its grant making on education, economic development and civic infrastructure. Examples of funded projects are helping to improve schools, promoting neighborhood activities, and preserving parks and playgrounds. Award amounts vary. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) or agencies that are members of the Federal, or any State, County or local Municipal government. Deadline: Rolling

Weingart Foundation -- Grant Program in Southern California

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:18:29 +0000

Weingart Foundation -- Grant Program in Southern California The Weingart Foundation is accepting applications for its Grant Programs in Southern California to support long-term improvement of health, education, human services, arts & culture, and the public and society for children and youth, the aged, the disabled, the homeless, the sick, the poor, people otherwise disadvantaged, and the general community.
Award amounts vary. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations with 501©(3) status that serve the following Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. Contact the Weingart Foundation grant program directly for complete program information and program guidelines: http://www.weingartfnd.org/default.asp?PID=5

William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:25:50 +0000

The Hearst Foundations are committed to supporting programs that seek to improve and assure access to quality health care for underserved populations in both urban and rural areas. Grants are awarded primarily to leading regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions, such as children's and women's hospitals. The Foundations support direct medical services that promote wellness, prevention and rehabilitation. Primary areas of interest include cancer, perinatology, pediatrics, women's health, and healthcare for the elderly and the disabled. A small number of grants are made to support medical research, primarily in the areas of cancer and pediatric neuromotor disabilities. In addition, the Foundations have established several endowments at leading medical research institutions to provide young scientific investigators with research fellowships.

Gerber Foundation Grants

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:28:12 +0000

The Foundation’s mission focuses on infants and young children. Priority is given to projects that improve infant and young children nutrition, care and development from the first year before birth to three years of age. Programs should support a specific nutrition intervention and have defined outcome parameters. The Foundation is particularly interested in fresh approaches to solving community problems in our defined program areas. Deadlines for grants occur three times throughout the year: February 15, May 15 and September 15.

Teammates for Kids

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:30:22 +0000

The Teammates for Kids Foundation is accepting applications from non-profit organizations that specialize in working with children. The Foundation supports organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education and inner-city services.

Campbell Soup Foundation Community Support Grant

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:13:31 +0000

The Campbell Soup Foundation is providing grants to local champions that inspire positive change in communities throughout the United States where Campbell Soup Company employees live and work. The Foundation focuses on the areas of hunger relief, wellness, education and community revitalization. Award amounts vary. The Foundation limits grants to nonprofit organizations which are tax-exempt under Section 501©(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants are made in locations where Campbell Soup has plant facilities in the US, which can be found at http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/Foundation.aspx under "Eligible Institutions".

Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grant

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:14:02 +0000

The Starbucks Shared Planet Youth Action Grants are designed to help young people realize their natural potential to reinvent their local communities. The Starbucks Foundation accepts applications from organizations that provide young people (ages 6 to 24) with a continuum of service opportunities in social entrepreneurship. Grants will range from $10,000 to $25,000. To be eligible, US applicants must be tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Applicants outside the United States must be charitable in purpose and identified as nongovernmental organizations or the equivalent of a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.

Kresge Foundation Challenge Grant Program

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:23:55 +0000

The Kresge Foundation is broadening the reach of its Challenge Grant Program to better support nonprofit organizations that are working to address society's pressing issues in six fields of interest: health, the environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.

New York City Grants

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:50:33 +0000

The New York Community Trust makes grants in four general areas, including health and people with special needs; children, youth, and families; education, arts, and the humanities; and development and the environment. Funding priorities within the area of health and special needs include projects that strengthen preventive health care, improve access to services, promote the efficient use of health resources, and develop the skills and independence of people with special needs. Grants are made primarily to nonprofit organizations located in the five boroughs of New York City. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 for one year.

Kellogg Foundation Grants

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:28:59 +0000

Health programming at the Kellogg Foundation focuses explicitly on improving individual and community health, and improving access to and the quality of health care. The goal over the next five years is to promote health among vulnerable individuals and communities through programming that: empowers individuals, mobilizes communities, engages institutions, improves health care quality and access, and informs public and marketplace policy.

Boeing Company Charitable Contributions Educational Program

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:43:53 +0000

Giving on a national and international basis in areas of company operations to support organizations involved with arts and culture, education, the environment, health, employment, human services, community development, science, civic affairs, and economically disadvantaged people. No grants to individuals, or for adoption services, memorials, endowments, travel, walk-a-thons, athletic events (except for Special Olympics), door prizes or raffles, medical research, school affiliated trips, yearbooks, or class parties, general operating support, fund raising events or activities, advertising, t-shirts, giveaways or promotional items, documentary films or books, debt reduction, dissertations or student research projects, loans, scholarships, fellowships, gifts, honoraria, gratuities, or capital campaigns for rental properties and no support for political candidates or organizations, religious organizations not of direct benefit to the entire community, athletic groups, hospitals, school affiliated orchestras, bands, choirs, or drama groups.

Bank of America Foundation Grants

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:58:50 +0000

We are building strong, healthy neighborhoods where all of us can live, work and dream by investing in innovative programs designed to serve local community needs.

Working in partnership with community leaders, Bank of America's local market leadership directs the majority of our giving through local grants that address pressing social, economic, and cultural needs of communities across our global footprint. In addition, we partner with national organizations such as the United Way of America and Habitat for Humanity International to direct resources to local communities. Through our signature philanthropic program, the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative®, we enhance nonprofits' ability to serve more individuals and families in need and develop nonprofit visionaries, local heroes, and students as our community leaders of today and tomorrow.

HP Company Educational Grants

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:03:26 +0000

Grants given to support K-12 and higher education on a national basis. The foundation focuses particularly on programs that build bridges between the sciences and the humanities and enhance the understanding of science, engineering, and technology. One main focus is to integrate technology into classrooms to revolutionize teaching and learning processes.

Do Something BIC 4 Good Grants

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:35:28 +0000

BIC 4 Good Grants are targeted towards established programs and organizations that have a large impact, proven sustainability, and measurable success. Applicants should be self-driven, unique, and community-oriented with measurable impact.

Ten outstanding projects or organizations will be awarded $2,000 grants and one exceptional project or organization will be awarded the Grand Prize of $5,000. Applicants must be 25 years or under and a US or Canadian citizen.

Meyer Memorial Trust Responsive Grants

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:30:43 +0000

The Meyer Memorial Trust invites proposals for its grantmaking programs from qualified tax-exempt applicants in Oregon and Clark County, Washington. General Purpose Grants support projects related to arts and humanities, education, health, social welfare, and a variety of other activities. Proposals may be submitted at any time under this program, and there are no limitations on the size or duration of these grants. As of March 31,2004, the Trust's assets were approximately $500 million, making it one of the largest foundations in the Pacific Northwest.

Hershey Social Responsibility Grants

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:32:57 +0000

Contributions are made to support a variety of worthy causes and non-profit organizations which support Education, Health & Human Services, Civic & Community initiatives, Arts & Culture and the Environment. Particular emphasis is placed on the needs of communities in which the corporation employs a substantial number of people and on programs and institutions reasonably related to its business purposes and needs, while continuing to consider the broader needs of society.

Grantmaking for Health

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:35:26 +0000

Healthcare Georgia Foundation is a statewide, private independent foundation. The Foundation’s mission is to advance the health of all Georgians and to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare for underserved individuals and communities. Through its strategic grantmaking, Healthcare Georgia Foundation supports organizations that drive positive change, promotes programs that improve health and healthcare among underserved individuals and communities, and connects people, partners and resources across Georgia.

National Alliance for Accessible Golf

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:39:50 +0000

We are pleased to announce that through a grant from the United States Golf Association (USGA), the National Alliance for Accessible Golf (Alliance) is expanding its efforts to provide financial assistance and resources to help make the game of golf more accessible to people with disabilities. With this funding from the USGA, the Alliance will for the first time administer the grant-application process for organizations providing golf programs for individuals with disabilities.

Maryland Small Grants Program

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:45:01 +0000

The Foundation initiated the Maryland Small Grants Program (MSGP) on December 1, 2007, to help eligible nonprofits more easily and efficiently apply for a grant. The MSGP supports nonprofits seeking general operating support, program support, or certain capital requests of up to $50,000 a year for up to two years, or a total maximum grant of $100,000. All that is required is a simple, five page proposal. In most cases it takes only 50 days to go from “Our application is enclosed” to “Your check is in the mail.” The response to the MSGP has been overwhelming. The Foundation is pleased to announce that since the establishment of the Maryland Small Grants Program, $10,463,450 has been awarded to 181 nonprofit organizations across the state. The Maryland Small Grants Program differs from the Foundation’s standard grantmaking process. There is no deadline for grant requests within the Maryland Small Grants Program and a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is not required. *Must be a registered non-profit in the state of Maryland

Sara Lee Food-Related Programs

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:46:59 +0000

The Sara Lee Foundation places funding priority on grants to nonprofits that create collaborative and innovative initiatives focused on nutrition and nutrition education . They are of significant interest, particularly in programs that distribute food provided by the government, so that information is available on how to prepare the food in healthy and nutritious ways. Finally, in taking a holistic view on issues of food, we consider projects that deal with issues of food in relationship to healthy lifestyles through programs that address the need for increased physical activity.

GE Foundation Educational Grants

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:57:53 +0000

Giving on a national and international basis, with emphasis on Stamford, CT, Atlanta, GA, Jefferson County, KY, New York, NY, Cincinnati, OH, Erie, PA, VA, Africa, China, Ghana, and Uganda to support organizations involved with education, youth development, minorities, and economically disadvantaged people. No grants to individuals (except for employee-related scholarships), or for capital campaigns, endowments, or other special purpose campaigns; no loans; no equipment donations. No support for religious or political organizations and applications are not accepted.

USTA Facilities Assistance

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:13:07 +0000

The USTA provides numerous resources to communities who are renovating existing tennis facilities as well as building new ones. Some of the resources include: concept drawings, bid specifications, construction and maintenance manuals, and programming assistance for maximum court utilization. There are three distinct grant categories of funding:1. Basic facility improvements such as fencing or lighting (up to $4,000 which must be matched dollar for dollar); 2. Resurfacing of existing courts in public tennis facilities (up to 20% of total project cost or grant maximum of $35,000 and 3. New construction or existing facility reconstruction and expansion (up to 20% of total project cost or grant maximum of $50,000)

Child Development Educational Grants

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:15:09 +0000

The Foundation for Child Development does not accept unsolicited proposals. The Foundation for Child Development, through its PreK-3rd Initiative, supports the restructuring of Prekindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1 to 3 into a well-aligned first level of public education for children (ages three to eight) in the United States. The Foundation's New American Children grants focus on stimulating basic and applied research on children (birth through age nine), particularly those living in low-income immigrant families. FCD supports research, policy development, advocacy, and communications strategies related to our PreK-3rd Initiative. The Foundation for Child Development awards an average of 14 grants each year.

Fox Family Foundation Educational Grants

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:17:21 +0000

Giving primarily in St. Louis, MO; giving also in Israel; keeping primary interest in supporting projects which meet basic human needs, including food, shelter, basic adult education, job training, early childhood education for the poor, and independence for those dependent on others. In Israel, the foundation supports projects which address the issues of environmental protection, violence in Israeli society, and the full integration of the Ethiopian community. No grants to individuals, or for annual campaigns, endowment funds, deficit financing, or operating expenses.

DEW Foundation Grants

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:18:56 +0000

The Dale and Edna Walsh (DEW) Foundation was granted charitable status in January 1996 and is located in Reno, Nevada. The DEW Foundation supports a wide range of charitable activities including, ministries, health, disaster relief, education and the arts. The Foundation is particularly interested in funding projects that are designed to combine organization, resources, and leadership with winning ideas and vision to meet pressing needs and fulfill vital missions. Tax-exempt non-profit organizations, including school districts, libraries and tribes are eligible to apply.

School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes (R01)

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:01:04 +0000

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), is issued by the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC). The FOA encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications that propose to: (1) foster multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies (federal, state and school district levels) can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths’ obesogenic behaviors (e.g., nutrition and physical activity behaviors), and weight outcomes; (2) understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels (e.g., federal, state, school district, and school); and (3) understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight.

School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes (R21)

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:04:30 +0000

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), is issued by the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC). The FOA encourages Research Project Grant (R21) applications that propose to: (1) foster multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies (federal, state and school district levels) can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths’ obesogenic behaviors (e.g., nutrition and physical activity behaviors), and weight outcomes; (2) understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels (e.g. federal, state, school district, and school); and (3) understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight. The R21 grant mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development.

School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes (R03)

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:05:36 +0000

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), is issued by the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR), and the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (CDC). The FOA encourages Research Project Grant (R03) applications that propose to: (1) foster multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies (federal, state and school district levels) can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths’ obesogenic behaviors (e.g., nutrition and physical activity behaviors), and weight outcomes; (2) understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels (e.g. federal, state, school district, and school); and (3) understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. The R03 is intended to support small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.

Donors Choose

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:27:23 +0000

A great source for funding for teachers is the Donors Choose organization which is a very innovative and cool way to connect to your community. A teacher can post a project they need funding for and the community (which can be individuals) select those they wish to support and make donations to that particular project. One organization just recently gave over a million dollars to complete funding for every Donors Choose Project in California. Wow!

School Challenge Grant (Pennsylvania)

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:59:21 +0000

Highmark Healthy High 5 (Pennsylvania) The Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge grant program is designed to support Pennsylvania schools in the effort to introduce programs that will create healthier, more successful students. Through the School Challenge grant program, Highmark invites schools to submit proposals for innovative programming to improve nutrition education, nutrition services, increase opportunities for physical activity or education, self-esteem, or bullying prevention.

Jewel-Osco Community Grants

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:01:24 +0000

Jewel-Osco provides support for not-for-profit (501c3) organizations that help create healthy, thriving communities. Jewel-Osco funds a variety of grants including Nutritional Education, supporting health and wellness awareness, education and programming

Anthony Robbins Foundation Grants

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:27:22 +0000

Anthony Robbins Foundation Grants from Anthony Robbins Foundation. The Foundation has products and programs estimated to be in more than 2,000 schools, 700 prisons, and 100,000 health and human service organizations. Specially, the Foundation is committed to make a difference in the quality of life for children, the homeless, the prison population, and the elderly through its various programs: International Basket Brigade, Youth Leadership Summit, UPW-Youth Leadership, Champions of Excellence, Youth Mentoring Program, Personal Power for Prisoners, and Event Scholarship.

States: All States.
Telephone: (858) 444-3080
Eligibility: Public School, Other.
Program Funded: Adult Literacy, After-School, Arts, At-Risk/Character, Community Involvement/Volunteerism, Disabilities, Early Childhood, Family Services, General Education, Health/PE, Homeless, Math, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Science/Environmental, Social Studies, Special Education.
Deadline Comments: an organization must initially submit a Letter of Intent online.

Finish Line Youth Foundation

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:38:30 +0000

The Finish Line Youth Foundation supports youth programs that are effective and inclusive, funding opportunities for participation in youth programs that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle. Grants generally range from $1,000 to $5,000 and applications are accepted throughout the year.

Improving Community Education Grants

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 20:38:29 +0000

Improving Community Education Grants from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Giving nationally and in its home community of Flint, MI to support efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. Primary focus is on civil society, the environment, the are of Flint, MI and poverty. Applicants are strongly recommended to submit proposals during the first quarter of the year. Beginning in the fourth quarter of each year, staff will earmark funds for projects to be recommended for the next calendar year. Staff must finalize all grant recommendations for any calendar year by August 31 of that year. Applications are accepted year-round, but those received between September 1 and December 31 will be considered only for the following calendar year.

States: All States, Michigan.

Total Amount: $77,000,000.00

Average Amount: $50,000.00 - $500,000.00

Address: Office of Proposal Entry, C.S. Mott Foundation, Mott Foundation Building, 503 S Saginaw St., Suite 1200, Flint, MI 48502

Telephone: 810-238-5651

Email: info@mott.org

Eligibility: Public School, Higher Education, Other.

Program Funded: At-Risk/Character, Family Services, General Education, Health/PE, Math, Reading, Safe/Drug Free Schools, Science/Environmental, Social Studies.

Grants to Help Inner-City Educators

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:10:35 +0000

The Brown Rudnick Charitable Foundation Corporation's Limited GEO: Grants to Help Inner-City Educators will fund specific, one-time future education-related needs or ideas that promise to improve inner city education within one year of the grant award in one of the cities eligible for foundation grants. Maximum award: $2,000. Eligibility: small, concrete projects that will improve inner-city education in Boston, Hartford, Providence, New York or Washington, D.C. within the coming year.

Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:46:50 +0000

The Chronic Illness Self-Management in Children and Adolescents grant program funds research to improve self-management and quality of life in children and adolescents, ages 8-21, with chronic illnesses. Research related to socio-cultural, environmental, and behavioral mechanisms that contribute to successful and ongoing self-management of chronic illnesses in children is encouraged.
Awards of up to $50,000 a year, for two years, are available. Eligible organizations include public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, government agencies at all levels and faith-based or community-based organizations.

Please contact the National Institutes of Health directly for complete program information and application guidelines:

PE4Life/Speed Stacks Sport Pack Grant Program

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:04:22 +0000

Speed Stacks wants to help instructors motivated to offer a full-fledged Sport Stacking program but are unable to generate the funds through their school, parent organization or community. Through our PE4life/Speed Stacks Sport Pack Grant Program, we want to equip you with all you need to provide your students with a unique and fun Sport Stacking experience that promotes the development of fitness, motor skills, patterning, sequencing, focus and concentration, as well as hand-eye coordination and ambidexterity.

BSN Sports Victory Grant Program

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:09:19 +0000

At BSN SPORTS, we have a passion for sport. We understand equipment and performance go hand-in-hand and a sharp-looking team uniform boost confidence. Yet not all our customers have the financial resources to replace outdated equipment or uniforms as needed, so we at BSN SPORTS are stepping in to help.

BSN SPORTS is committed to hometowns like yours - we are part of your local community and we are here to give back

BSN SPORTS Victory Grant Program will give away $1 million in new equipment and apparel. It is our hope these Victory Grants play a role in improving sports programs, building leadership skills, facilitating teamwork and enhancing life.

NEA Foundation Grants

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:22:23 +0000

The NEA Foundation understands that the best way to help students learn is to help teachers teach. Teachers have many great ideas to help their students learn more, but often lack the resources they need to bring these ideas to life.

The NEA Foundation has partnered with DonorsChoose.org and is providing matching
funds for your requests for classroom materials.

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation - Helping Children in Urban Poverty Grants

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:28:15 +0000

The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation seeks to fund projects that directly serve or impact children living in urban poverty, particularly in the areas of education, childhood health and family economic stability.Award amounts vary. Charitable or tax-exempt organizations are eligible to apply.

Miracle School Playground Grants

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:39:14 +0000

The opportunity to access a part of $5,000,000 for school playgrounds and surfacing comes through Miracle's Grants for America's Schools Program. Miracle's Grant funding is based on the Grant Team's assessment of your playground proposal, grant application and in some cases local requirements.

American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Grant

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:24:33 +0000

We accept proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects which meet one of the Foundation’s two basic purposes: To contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth; and To contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations, to the end that such information can be more adequately used by society. Grants must have the potential of helping American children in a large geographic area (more than one state).

Aetna Foundation Grants

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:27:49 +0000

We focus our grant-making on issues that improve health and the health care system in the following three areas: •Obesity: Addressing the rising rate of obesity among U.S. adults and children •Racial and Ethnic Health Care Equity: Promoting equity in health and health care for common chronic conditions and infant mortality •Integrated Health Care: Advancing high-quality health care by improving care coordination and communications among health care professionals; creating informed and involved patients; and promoting cost-effective, affordable care Within the three program areas, we will award the following types of grants: •Research: Grants that will generate new knowledge, making use of either quantitative or qualitative techniques •Projects: Grants that will test, apply or disseminate new practices; designed to improve health and health care •Policy: Grants that analyze and promote policies to ensure that programs and practices to improve health and health care can be replicated and disseminated broadly.

Profits for the Planet

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:41:03 +0000

We award Profits for the Planet (PFP) funding and accept grant requests throughout the year. We support efforts that help protect and restore the environment and generate measurable results. To apply for a PFP grant, send us a written request of 500 or fewer words. Tell us who you are, what you’ve accomplished, what your mission is, what your goals are, how you plan to achieve them, and how you’d use the grant. Include a detailed project budget and, where applicable, proof of 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt status. Send your request by email to: President's Office, Special Projects Manager pfp@stonyfield.com We’ll need six to eight weeks to review your request, so please give us time to reply.

Community Health Improvements

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:52:07 +0000

UniHealth Foundation is committed to supporting community health improvement activities of hospitals by funding health education, prevention and treatment programs. Health education includes information dissemination on a broad range of topics, including health systems navigation and informed consumerism or the development of culturally sensitive educational materials. Prevention, in addition to clinical preventive services, might include injury and violence prevention or caregiver support services. Funding for treatment services targets activities aimed at improving health status and quality of life, including aspects of chronic condition management, dental care, end-of-life care and rehabilitation services.

The Clorox Company Foundation Grants

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:38:56 +0000

The mission of The Clorox Company Foundation is to improve the quality of life in communities where Clorox employees live and work. Community involvement is an integral part of our business and is carried out through a program of grant-making, volunteerism and leadership in community service.

Nathan Cummings Foundation Grant

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:40:35 +0000

The Foundation’s core programs include arts and culture; the environment; health; interprogram initiatives for social and economic justice; and the Jewish life and values/contemplative practice programs. The Foundation seeks to work with partners in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors. We make efforts to document the outcomes of our projects and share with others the results of our work and the work of our grantees. Letters of Inquiry are accepted at all times of the year - there are no deadlines. Foundation staff will review your Letter of Inquiry and respond promptly. The process is very competitive and only those organizations whose projects fit most closely with the Foundation's programmatic goals will BE INVITED TO SUBMIT a Nathan Cummings Foundation Application Form. Deadlines for those who are INVITED TO SUBMIT a Nathan Cummings Foundation Application Form are: * January 15th, for consideration at the Spring Board meeting. * August 15th, for consideration at the for the Fall Board meeting.

Heinz Endowment Grants

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:46:28 +0000

With grant making that averages $60 million annually, the Endowments ranks among the 50 largest foundations in the country. While most of our grants go to organizations and programs in southwestern Pennsylvania, our size compels us to use the region as a laboratory to develop solutions to problems that are national in scope. Still, for the areas covered in each of our program areas, the needs far exceed available resources. The grant making of our Innovation Economy Program, for example, was $13.5 million last year, but it sought to affect the direction of a $120 billion regional economy.

California Wellness Grants

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:05:35 +0000

The California Wellness Foundation offers grants for organizations that provide direct services in disease prevention, health promotion, or wellness education

Grants of $5,000-$200,000 over a 1-3 year period are available.

Our Military Kids

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:01:21 +0000

Our Military Kids provides substantial support in the form of grants to the children of National Guard and Military Reserve personnel who are currently deployed overseas, as well as the children of Wounded Warriors in all branches. The grants from Our Military Kids pay for participation in sports, fine arts, camps, and tutoring programs that nurture and sustain children while a parent is away in service to our country or recovering from injury.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation Family Literacy Grants Program

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:05:59 +0000

Dollar General's commitment to literacy is an integral part of the company's culture. In fact, Dollar General's co-founder, J. L. Turner, was functionally illiterate when he started the company.

Dollar General believes learning to read, receiving your GED or learning the English language is an investment that opens doorways for personal, professional and economic growth. That is why our commitment to literacy remains strong. It is the one gift that no one can take away—the one gift that lasts a lifetime.

New York Life Foundation Grants

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:12:11 +0000

The New York Life Foundation funds projects located in New York City and Westchester County; projects serving multiple cities implemented by national organizations may also be considered. Proposals must fall within the areas of: educational enhancement, mentoring children, creating safe places to learn and grow, and childhood bereavement. Preference is given to requests that provide an opportunity for volunteer involvement on the part of New York Life agents, employees and retirees. Proposals are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis during the calendar year.

ClassWish.org Grant

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:16:42 +0000

ClassWish is a nonprofit organization that empowers parents, teachers and after-school educators to make positive change in kids’ lives by getting help to provide them with the classroom supplies they need. Parents, teachers or after-school program providers create an online wish list of classroom supplies they need to support kids’ learning activities. Supporters make tax deductible contributions, and ClassWish purchases the supplies and sends them to the school.

ConAgra Foods Foundation Grants

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:19:15 +0000

The ConAgra Foods Foundation initiates grants for national and local partnerships and coordinates an employee nominated grant process called Nourish our Communities. On an annual basis, the ConAgra Foods Foundation invites qualified charitable organizations to apply for its Community Impact Grants program.

Cabot Creamery Cooperative Healthy Living Grants

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:19:45 +0000

Cabot is an enthusiastic supporter of our communities' efforts to improve our kids' health through exercise, better nutrition and lots of fun knowledge. Cabot will provide matching funds of up to $200 for any qualifying program. Cabot created the matching grant process to encourage schools to reach out to their own local businesses, cooperatives, parent clubs and others. Doing this supports sustainability for the initiative, provides awareness about a school's new healthy living idea and encourages participation by community members.

Childhood Obesity Rapid Response Fund

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:46:06 +0000

The mission of the fund is to make effective strategic investments in ongoing state and local public
policy campaigns in order to increase public policy impact on healthy weight and living among children.
Our efforts target a wide array of childhood obesity policies and give particular focus to impacting the
highest obesity prevalence and most at-risk populations. General information on policy areas can be
found at www.rwjf.org/childhoodobesity/strategy.jsp.

Sight for Students

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:53:17 +0000

Sight for Students is a VSP charity that provides free vision exams and glasses to low-income, uninsured children. The program operates nationally through a network of community partners who identify children in need and VSP network doctors who provide the eyecare services.

More than 50,000 children each year receive a free comprehensive exam and corrective lenses if needed through Sight for Students. These are children who would otherwise not receive the eyecare and eyewear they need to do their best work in school and perform their best at play.

VSP founded Sight for Students in 1997 and was one of the original commitment-makers to America's Promise, which strives to bring together organizations dedicated to helping our nation's youth.

Healthy Habits Grant Small Grants

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:23:32 +0000

Healthy Habits Small Grant Program funds research that identifies mechanisms of influence and/or promotes positive sustainable health behaviors in children and youth. Positive health behaviors may include practicing proper dental hygiene, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in physical activity.

Grand Challenges Exploration Grant

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:25:22 +0000

Grand Challenges Exploration Grant is aimed at encouraging bold and unconventional global health solutions. The topics for Round 8 of the Grand Challenges Exploration Grant include designing new approaches to optimizing immunization systems, exploring new solutions for global health priority areas, and exploring nutrition for the healthy growth of infants and children. The $100 million, five-year initiative is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

School Giving

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:05:35 +0000

Together with Target, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is awarding $5 Million to deserving schools. Fifty of the most deserving schools will each earn $100,000. See website for details.

MetLife Foundation Grant

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:39:45 +0000

MetLife Foundation supports projects to empower people to lead healthy, productive lives and strengthen communities. The Foundation makes grants in health, education, civic affairs and culture. Underlying the Foundation's programs is a focus on education at all ages and a commitment to increasing access and opportunity. The Healthy Habits program seeks to promote healthy habits and physical fitness for illness prevention, especially among children. Requests are accepted and reviewed throughout the year.

Allyn Family Foundation Grants

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:43:14 +0000

The Allyn Family Foundation funds grants for non-profit organizations concerned with health, education, and welfare in the communities of Maricopa County, Arizona, Cook County Illinois, and Morris County, New Jersey, as well as to programs and activities of special interest to the trustees. Of special concern to the trustees are the status, condition and treatment of women, children, minorities and the underprivileged.

APS Foundation Grants

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:46:06 +0000

Through Corporate Giving, APS supports nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3) Internal Revenue Service tax exempt status through cash and/or in kind services. We support our communities in five strategic areas: health and human services, community development, education, arts and culture, and environment. Grants have been awarded to schools, recreation centers, sports programs, and many other community groups.

Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation Grants

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:47:19 +0000

Established in 1997, before the Arizona Diamondbacks ever played a Major League game, the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation focuses on the three areas of need: homelessness, indigent healthcare and youth education programs of all types. Since its inception, the D-backs Foundation has donated more than $14.5 million statewide. Grant programs include the Grand Slam Award, Program Grants, Diamond Back Field Building Program, and the Play Ball Scholarship Fund. To apply for a grant, please contact the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation.

Grant Making for a Healthier California

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:48:48 +0000

The After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program provides funding to local educational agencies to create safe physical and emotional environments, educational and literacy programs, and enrichment elements including physical fitness, recreation and coordinated school health. Applicants are strongly encouraged to use research-based curricula and strategies that are aligned to California's state standards and are appropriate for after school audiences. Grant Cycle C due November 2011. Grant Cycle A due November 2012.

Eisner Foundation Grants

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:51:38 +0000

The Eisner Foundation provides access and opportunity for disadvantaged children and the aging of Los Angeles County. The Foundation invests in public schools, primarily through charter school funding and school reform efforts for LAUSD. In addition, the FOundation funds innovative and enriching after-school programs in underserved communities that provide children with access to the academic and athletic opportunities their public schools do not. Letters of Inquiry are accepted throughout the year.

Helping Hand Fund

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:52:46 +0000

Grants are available for non-profit community organizations serving Pre-K through 12th grade students in the San Francisco and Los Angeles areas. Programs should to promote rigorous academics, health & fitness and life skills. Applications are reviewed on the last day of each month.

Preschool for California's Children

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:03:12 +0000

The goal of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation's Preschool for California's Children program is to secure high-quality preschool opportunities for all three- and four-year-olds in the state by expanding and strengthening statewide advocacy efforts and engaging a diverse cross-section of groups in support of preschool (including the business sector, organized labor, communities of color, and K-12 and early educators). Grant proposals must be for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes, primarily from tax-exempt, charitable organizations. Proposals for district or city-wide projects preferred. After School grants are also awarded, though letters of inquiry for After School programs are not currently being accepted.

Bayer USA Foundation Grant Program

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:04:15 +0000

The purpose of this program is to provide support for sustainable partnerships that improve communities in which Bayer employees live and work. The overarching goal of this program is to enhance the quality of life, provide unique and enriching opportunities that create diverse alliances, and prepare the leaders of the future. There are four areas of focus: Education and workforce development; Environment and sustainability; Health and human services; Arts and culture. An Eligibility Pre-Screening is required for all new submissions to ensure that the proposal or project falls within the Foundation's giving guidelines.

The Kaiser Permanente Southern California Grants Program

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:06:39 +0000

The Kaiser Permanente Southern California Grants Program provides support to nonprofit organizations in Kaiser Permanente service areas throughout Southern California. Current funding priorities include improving community health and obesity prevention. Kaiser Permanente developed the Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) initiative in Southern California to address the increasing obesity epidemic. Letters of Inquiry are required and are reviewed on an on-going basis.

After School Education and Safety Program - ASES Grant Renewal

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:10:09 +0000

Community Grants

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:19:41 +0000

Thanks to Kaiser Permanente of Colorado's grant program, nonprofit organizations in the southern Colorado service area can apply for funding to enhance or expand community health and education initiatives that impact vulnerable populations. Kaiser Permanente of Colorado accepts the Colorado Common grant application and grants are reviewed on a monthly basis. Organizations in Teller, Pueblo, Fremont, and El Paso counties are eligible to apply.

Pamida Foundation Grants

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:22:55 +0000

Pamida gives back to the community by supporting the education of youth, helping families in need, and the enhancing the quality of life for senior citizens. To be considered for a grant, an organization must serve a Pamida community and be a federally tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization, a school, a library, or a public agency. The Pamida Foundation accepts applications throughout the year. The Foundation committee meets bi-monthly to review applications. Applications, along with all supporting documentation, must be received a minimum of 60 days before an event.

Amateur Sports Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:31:57 +0000

The Daniels Fund is dedicated to funding programs and projects dedicated to improving communities and helping community members to live healthy, productive lives. The Foundation is offering grants to organizations that provide quality youth programs in order to foster increased sportsmanship, confidence, discipline, and teamwork among youths. The Daniels Fund Grants Program provides grants to nonprofit organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Grant applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

Tauck Foundation Youth Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:37:14 +0000

Since 2000, the foundation has funded a range of after-school and summer programs serving low-income and underserved youth in Fairfield County CT, New Haven County CT, Monroe County NY, King County WA, and Kitsap County WA. Preference is given to programs that serve economically disadvantaged or underserved youth and that target children ages 11-18. Currently, the foundation is focused on addressing young people's growth and development in the following areas: Nutrition, health, and fitness; Environmental education and awareness. Please check back in the spring of 2012 for further information.

Education & Youth Development Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:38:17 +0000

The Foundation supports non-profit organizations benefitting the residents of Fairfield County, CT. Grantmaking priorities include Education & Youth Development. The primary goals for these grants include reducing the achievement gap between low-income and upper-income children, improving the quality and affordability of after-school and youth development programs, and increasing the quality of early childhood and school readiness programs. Foundation grants are made to 501(c)(3) organizations with current I.R.S. documentation. Letters of inquiry are accepted online throughout the year.

Woodruff Foundation Grant

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:51:34 +0000

The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation's principal giving interests are focused on education, health care and human services, particularly for children and youth. Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt public charities and selected governmental agencies located and operating in Georgia. **The Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc. shares offices and administrative staff with the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation, Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation, Lettie Pate Evans Foundation, Ichauway, Inc. and the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center Fund. Grant inquiries or proposals submitted to the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation may also be considered by one or more of the foundations sharing this common administrative arrangement. It is not necessary to communicate separately with more than one of these foundations in seeking information or requesting grant support.

Goizueta Foundation Grant

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:53:13 +0000

The Goizueta Foundation provides support for non-profit organizations in Georgia that empower individuals and families through educational opportunities to improve the quality of their lives. Focus areas include Early Childhood Education, Primary & Secondary Education and Youth and Family Development. If you feel your organization is a fit for this funding, complete out the organizational overview on the Foundation website to be invited to apply for a grant.

Whitehead Foundation Grant Program

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:57:23 +0000

The Whitehead Foundation supports organizations that provide the full range of basic human services, particularly organizations and programs that benefit children and youth in metropolitan Atlanta. A special focus is given to early childhood development programs. Organizations which seek Foundation support are invited to make an informal inquiry before submitting a proposal.

General Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:59:18 +0000

The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia will respond to unsolicited contribution requests from organizations whose work meets the funding priorities through the general grants program. Unsolicited grants may be submitted at any time during the year.

Hawaii Community Foundation Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:02:52 +0000

The Hawaii Community Foundation is a resource for a variety of grants and funding opportunities. Program grants include awards for education, health, leadership development, human services, social change, and more. Visit the Foundation website for specific information on all of the grants currently available.

Hershey Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:05:18 +0000

The Hershey Company remains committed to supporting the communities in which it operates and to society in general. Cash and product contributions are made to support a variety of worthy causes and non-profit organizations which support Education, Health & Human Services, Civic & Community initiatives, Arts & Culture and the Environment. Particular emphasis is placed upon causes that support kids and kids at risk.

Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation Grant

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:07:10 +0000

The Foundation supports non-profit programs and projects that benefit the people of Maui County, including capital improvement projects. Projects in the arts, education, environment, health, and human services are of greatest interest. Recent grant recipients include curriculum & physical activity equipment requests, early childhood development programs, and youth centers.

Community Respnse Grant

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:11:27 +0000

Mid-Iowa Health Foundation's areas of focus for grantmaking include improving access to primary and preventive healthcare services and promoting child health and preventing disease, including factors outside medical care that are important influences on overall health, activity, nutrition, school readiness and school success.

Legacy Grant

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:16:49 +0000

Organizations that serve the residents of Oak Park and/or River Forest are eligible to apply for grants as part of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation's Legacy Grants Program. The Foundation will review proposals that seek to support charitable activities in the areas of health & human services, arts & culture, community development, education, conservation & the environment and recreation. Through a community driven strategic planning process, the Community Foundation has identified two priority focus areas: 1) The Success of All Youth and 2) Environmental Sustainability.

Alfred Bersted Foundation Community Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:18:41 +0000

The Alfred Bersted Foundation is dedicated to funding organizations and projects serving the communities of the DeKalb, Dupage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois. The Foundation is offering grants to programs and projects that promote quality educational, human services, and health care for underserved populations and communities.

Community Foundation Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:23:05 +0000

The Community Foundation funds community development, education, health and human service projects in Grant County. Youth Grants are also available for students to teach the youth of Grant County the values and rewards of philanthropy. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply and must contact the Foundation before submitting a proposal.

Unrestricted Grant Fund

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:24:34 +0000

Support is provided to nonprofit organizations serving Boone County, Indiana for projects in the areas of education, youth, arts, culture, health and human services, civic affairs, the environment, recreation, education and the elderly.

BCBSKS Foundation Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:36:37 +0000

The foundation seeks to fund programs and activities that are at their core health-related. The foundation will fund efforts/programs that promote health improvement, health care access, health education, healthy behaviors and prevention initiatives. For a grant request to be considered, it must be made by a Section 501(c)(3) organization which is deemed a public charity.

Incentive Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:37:53 +0000

Colleges and universities may apply for money through Project Incentive. This is a program in which colleges and universities may apply for up to $2,000 to provide unique opportunities to improve the status of HPERD in the state of Kansas. The grant deadline is one week prior to the Fall Council meeting or one week prior to the KAHPERD Spring Council meeting.

KAHPERD Member Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:39:12 +0000

KAHPERD members may apply for grant money up to $1,000 for research and/or an innovative and creative activity. Grant winners will be required to present findings at the KAHPERD Convention following receipt of money.

KANDO Grant

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:40:19 +0000

KAHPERD modeled the KanDo Grant program after Donors Choose and decided to extend this idea to health educators and physical educators in the state. The KanDo program begins with a teacher who wants to provide his or her students with a program that cannot be funded through the normal physical education budget. When submitting a proposal, the teacher must describe and list the materials needed to make the program a reality. Contact SPARK today for a cost proposal!

Conference Support Grant

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:41:41 +0000

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has the capacity to make funds available to nonprofit organizations or coalitions for the conduct of conferences, seminars or symposia that are aligned with its mission and focus areas. Focus areas include support for health education and promotion, with an aim to improve nutrition and fitness for children and families and prevent youth smoking and substance abuse. In 2011 each such grant may not exceed $5,000. The deadline for receipt of proposals is ongoing.

Mini Opportunity Grants

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:44:23 +0000

The Rapides Foundation funds projects in Central Louisiana. Mini Opportunity Grants are intended to support projects of one year or less. These grants address the following specific issues of interest to the Foundation: Healthy People, Education, and Healthy Communities. Most Mini Opportunity Grants are for pilot programs or for technical assistance designed to test out an idea or specific time-limited projects that advance an organization's programs in some definable manner. Applications are accepted at anytime and are generally considered at the next scheduled Budget and Grants Committee meeting. There is a $10,000 maximum for Mini Opportunity Grant awards.

Play Possible Grant

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:30:50 +0000

Does your school need a new playground but not have enough funding? We can help! KOMPAN's PLAY Possible program can provide up to $50,000 toward your playground project!

What does this mean for you? You might be closer to your fundraising goal than you think! We will provide up to 15% of the cost of your KOMPAN Playground equipment purchase in in-kind product donations. This means you might only have to raise 85% of the cost of your playground!

Wal-Mart Foundation

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:08:22 +0000

The Wal-Mart Foundation supports programs and initiatives addressing education, workforce development, economic sustainability, and health and wellness. For health and wellness in particular, the Foundation looks to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors. Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements for this program can request an application at their local Wal-Mart or Sam's Club.

Project Fit America Playground Funding

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:22:03 +0000

Money is available for an outdoor fitness course through Project Fit for America. Project Fit for America, is a public charity dedicated to getting kids fit. They work with communities to bring in cardiovascular equipment, teacher training, and curriculum to schools to get kids fit and foster healthy life styles.

Grant 4 Teachers

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:47:45 +0000

Grant database for teachers. You can search for grants by state, grant category, and institution type.

Share our Strength Grants

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:16:09 +0000

Currently, a primary focus of our efforts to end childhood hunger is our state and city-based No Kid Hungry® campaigns in a growing number of locations across the country. These campaigns bring together key groups from the private and public sectors to create sustainable partnerships that are working together to fight childhood hunger.

In addition to these place-based partnerships, Share Our Strength continues to build on our nationwide work to end childhood hunger through our No Kid Hungry grants. Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry grants utilize funds raised through our Great American Bake Sale®, Dine Out for No Kid Hungry™, and other sources to support innovative programs that help improve children’s access to vital ongoing programs that can help address hunger.

Wells Fargo Education and Health & Human Services Grants

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:20:20 +0000

Wells Fargo is proud to support organizations working to strengthen our communities. Through the efforts of our enthusiastic team member-volunteers and our contributions, we share our success within our communities by giving back to non-profits and educational institutions that address vital community needs and issues.

Good Sports Equipment Grants

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:23:24 +0000

Good Sports is a non-profit whose mission is to increase youth participation in sports, recreation and fitness activities. Good Sports provides sports equipment, apparel, and footwear to youth organizations offering sports, fitness and recreational programs to youth in need. Please read the following carefully prior to applying for equipment grant to better understand our criteria and our process.

Speedstacks Grant Program

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:49:25 +0000

The PE4life/Speed Stacks Sport Pack Grant Program awards Sport Packs to schools highly
motivated to start a Sport Stacking program but not able to fund it themselves. A PE4life/Speed
Stacks Sport Pack includes everything you need to offer a comprehensive Sport Stacking program:
30 sets of Speed Stacks®, a StackMat®, Speed Stacks Minis, Super Minis, Instructor Training DVD,
5-day lesson plans, an “On the Move with Speed Stacks” and “Fitness Stacking” Activity Guides,
WSSA Stack Meet Manual and group order information. A PE4life/Speed Stacks Sport Pack allows
schools to incorporate Sport Stacking into their physical education programs year after year. Sport
Stacking is credited with helping students improve fitness, motor skills, patterning, sequencing,
focus and concentration. Sport Stacking also helps hand-eye coordination and ambidexterity and
allows students to use both sides of their body and brain to improve bilateral proficiency as well as
encourages students to set goals through establishing personal records.
One Sport Pack will be awarded each month from September through June.

Safeway eSrip Fitness and Nutrition Activity Bonus Program

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:51:04 +0000

With fitness and nutrition programs being reduced or even eliminated in schools, Safeway Inc. is asking that 20% of more than $20 million that it donates be allocated to fitness and nutrition programs.
Safeway's successful eScrip program allows customers to earn money for the school of their choice just by shopping with their Safeway Club Card. Each school can earn up to $25,000 annually. Schools can use the 20% allocated funds for a broad range of physical and nutrition programs and expenditures, such as fitness activities, sports equipment, nutrition or health speakers, and healthy food options on the school lunch menu.

Health and Wellness Grants

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:52:50 +0000

The Rite Aid Foundation is offering funding to programs that focus on health and wellness in the communities in which Rite Aid operates. The Foundation accepts proposals throughout the year and reviews them as soon as possible after July 1, October 1, January 1 and April 1.

Foundation Grants

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:55:17 +0000

The Central Alabama Community Foundation provides grants and resources to nonprofit agencies and programs that meet community needs and address community problems and opportunities. Though the grants program, the Foundation addresses a wide variety of needs and opportunities, supporting programs and projects in education, human services, health, cultural arts, and other civic concerns. Visit the Foundation website for specific information on all of the grants and resources currently available.

Foundation Grants

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:56:29 +0000

The Community Foundation of South Alabama provides grants and resources to nonprofit agencies, municipal governments, public schools, and some religious organizations in Baldwin, Clarke, Conecuh, Choctaw, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties. Grants are awarded through a competitive grant-making process to charitable organizations with the best projects and programs. Visit the Foundation website for specific information about the grants and resources currently available.

Child Development Foundation

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:59:21 +0000

Grantmaking is focused on projects that support the healthy development of children from birth to age 18. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Eligible communities include: Limestone County, Alabama; DeKalb, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben, and Whitley Counties, Indiana; Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold, and Union Counties, Iowa; and the community of Ada, Minnesota.

Sundt Grants Program

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:23:37 +0000

The Foundation funds activities and programs undertaken by nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children in the communities where Sundt has an established office (Phoenix, Tucson, Sacramento, San Diego, and San Antonio). The Board meets quarterly to review grant requests.

Children and Youth

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:37:06 +0000

The Children and Youth subprogram of Local Grantmaking supports two main areas: Positive early learning experiences, and After-school programs and activities. Local Grants are made to non-profit organizations located in and serving at least one of five counties in Northern California: San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito. Local Grantmaking accepts LOIs and proposals on an ongoing basis.

Valley Foundation Grants

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:40:53 +0000

The Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation makes grants in the areas of education, Catholic organizations and other charities in the East Bay Area of California, specifically Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. Areas of Interest include primary and secondary schools, early childhood education, local parks and recreation facilities, and projects serving youth. The Foundation's Board of Directors meets four times a year to consider grant requests.

Express Grants

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:49:27 +0000

The Foundation provides support for work that develops, enhances, or maintains one or more elements of a vibrant community in Santa Barbara County. These grants are meant to support nonprofit organizations by funding projects that improve organizational efficiencies and effectiveness. The Foundation may also consider funding new or innovative projects, joint/collaborative efforts that leverage community resources, and emergencies. Express Grant Applications are due the first Monday of each month.

Youth Fund Grants

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:53:35 +0000

The Dwight Stuart Youth Fund looks for projects and programs that provide direct services to underserved children and youth in Los Angeles County. The Education Enrichment funding area includes before-school, in-school, and after-school programs that enhance and strengthen academic skills, expose and provide instruction in arts and culture, and allow youth opportunities to participate in new activities and a world beyond their communities. Programs include sports and recreation. Letters of Inquiry are accepted year round and are reviewed in the order they are received.

The Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation Grants

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:54:42 +0000

Support is available to programs that benefit women and children in the Long Beach area of Southern California. This includes programs focusing on day care, education, afterschool tutoring & mentoring, recreation, the arts and health care, with a special emphasis on intervention, prevention and direct service. Submit a Letter of Intent to receive the full grant application.

Chargers Campions Grant Program

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:57:32 +0000

The Chargers Champions School Grant program was created to assist San Diego County schools with meeting some of the basic physical fitness, nutrition and athletic needs of their students. The program annually provides selected schools with grants of up to $75,000 for high schools; up to $40,000 for middle schools and up to $30,000 for elementary schools. The selected schools also receive a player visit to their campus for the official opening of their project. Contact Leticia Gonzalez at 1-800 SPARK PE x2202 today to get a head start on your grant application!

Special Project, Summer Program, and Regular Grants

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:10:01 +0000

The Hartford Foundation provides funding to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations in the Hartford area for social services, health, education, early childhood and youth services, arts and culture, and other charitable fields for the enhancement or strengthening of existing activities, for new activities or services, and for capital needs and campaigns. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Applicants are required to contact a program officer prior to application to determine eligibility. The program officer will provide an application package.

American Savings Foundation Grants

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:17:41 +0000

This Foundation provides support in the field of human services, education, arts and culture to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations in select towns in the service area. Previous grant recipients include Early Childhood intervention programs, after-school enrichment programs, dance classes and various youth & family services.

Community Fund Grant Program

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:29:29 +0000

The Rays Community Fund Grant Program provides assistance to local non-profits in the Tampa Bay region. Grants up to $5,000 are awarded through this program. These funds help add to and support current programs offered by community-based non-profit organizations. Information on Cycle 2 will be available June 1, 2012.

Hershey Grants

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:34:48 +0000

Memorial Fund Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:29:54 +0000

The Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation is committed to providing resources to improve the life of Hawaii's children and families by improving the quality and quantity of early education. Grant requests will be considered only from organizations that are classified by the IRS as 501(c)(3), tax exempt agencies, and not private foundations. Projects that include a public sector partner are encouraged.

Education & Youth Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:32:36 +0000

The Carver Charitable Trust awards grants to I.R.S.-designated, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations located in, and for projects to be conducted within, the state of Iowa and portions of Illinois. Education and Youth grants include funding for curriculum, playground equipment, physical education equipment, and athletic facilities.

Out of School Time Learning Grant

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:33:34 +0000

The Wallace Foundation funds projects to research and test new, innovative approaches to Out of School Time programs with the goal to increase student enrollment and in-school success. Wallace supports such efforts in five cities: Boston, Chicago, New York, Providence and Washington, D.C.

Education & Youth Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:39:17 +0000

The Lilly Endowment exists to support the causes of religion, education and community development. The Endowment affords special emphasis to projects that benefit young people and promote leadership education and financial self-sufficiency in the nonprofit, charitable sector. Letters of interest are accepted all year, and a full proposal will be requested if your project meets the goals of the Foundation.

Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:47:30 +0000

The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is a non-profit, philanthropic organization working to address the unmet health care needs of Kentuckians. The current focus areas for Foundation include Fitness and Nutrition for Children and Families. Requests for Proposals will be posted on the website as they become available.

Program Opportunity Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:50:37 +0000

Program Opportunity Grants are intended to support projects or programs in Central Louisiana. These grants address the following specific issues of interest to the Foundation: Healthy People, Education, and Healthy Communities. Letters of Intent are due May 15 or October 15. Applications are accepted for programs up to $1,000,000 for a maximum of three years although few grants are awarded at the maximum levels.

The Charles Hayden Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:18:33 +0000

The Charles Hayden Foundation makes contributions to institutions that serve children and youth ages 5 to 18 from Boston, New York City and Newark, NJ. Grants are also made to institutions that support youth activities outside these areas when a substantial majority of the youth served comes from within the Foundation's defined geographic catchment areas. Support is concentrated on youth development and education programs that present: (1) evidence of significant program impact on young people and (2) plans for making measurable progress toward well-defined goals in a specific time frame.

Metrowest Community Health Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:21:10 +0000

The Foundation supports programs that directly benefit the health of those who live or work in one of 25 communities in the MetroWest area. The Foundation generally solicits proposals in the spring and fall of each year from eligible nonprofit and government organizations for specific initiatives. Key Initiatives include Adolescent Health and Childhood Obesity plus five other focus areas. Organizations interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to submit a concept paper prior to a full proposal.

Competitive Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:24:25 +0000

The Boston Foundation invests substantial resources to help proven or promising nonprofits that share its core values and are highly aligned with its priority strategies and approaches to deepen their impact or bring their work to scale. One Strategic Focus includes promoting healthy behaviors among Boston residents and increase access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity. Three principal types of grants are considered through the Foundation's competitive grants process: General Operating Support, Project Support and Special Opportunity Grants. The application process for all grants begins with the submission of an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI), which is accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.

Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:25:48 +0000

The purpose of the Edith Shoolman Children's Foundation Grant is to foster the health, education and well-being of children. Grants are available for programs that encourage early childhood literacy as well as health and emotional well-being. Award amounts vary. Organizations and programs that provide opportunities for children from birth through the early elementary school years in the New York City metropolitan area and southeastern Massachusetts are eligible to apply. Letters Of Inquiry will be accepted at any time.

Hannaford Charitable Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:32:18 +0000

The Hannaford Charitable Foundation provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the communities where Hannaford operates: Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. Funding categories include Health and Welfare; Educational Institutions; Civic and Cultural Organizations; and Other local charitable organizations. Small to medium requests are reviewed monthly. Large requests ($50,000 or more) are reviewed quarterly.

One by One Campaign for Children

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:42:34 +0000

Amway funds groups and programs that have a direct, real and lasting impact on the quality of children's lives, especially those who are disadvantaged or disabled. Amway welcomes requests to support programs that help children, particularly in the areas of health and human services, education, and arts and culture. Amway may consider requests outside these areas, but all requests should be designed to offer children the resources they need to LIVE (basic needs), ACHIEVE (building potential), LEARN (education)-and of course-PLAY (having fun). In the United States, Amway concentrates its support in the communities near our corporate headquarters in Ada, Michigan, Buena Park and Lakeview, California, and our service centers in Washington, Georgia, Texas and Hawaii.

Community and Mini Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:44:10 +0000

Support is provided to a wide variety of nonprofit programs, organizations and community groups that enhance and support the quality of life in Battle Creek, Michigan, that serve the needs of people in such areas as health, education, human services, arts and culture, public affairs, youth and community development. Applicants may apply for grants up to $10,000 or mini grants up to $1,000. Competitive Grants are accepted quarterly.

Detroit Lions Charities Grant Program

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:45:28 +0000

Detroit Lions Charities was formed in June, 1990, and is a non-profit organization founded by the Detroit Lions to assist charitable and educational causes in Michigan with emphasis on programs that benefit the children and youth of Detroit.

Teacher Mini Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:48:07 +0000

This new program has been initiated which invites teachers to apply for mini-grant funding to try out a new idea or buy the "extras" for an already great lesson plan or project. Grants in the amount of $200 are awarded to teachers to enhance their instructional program. Any teacher or counselor employed in a public or private school located in Allendale Charter Township is eligible to apply. Grants are limited to one per classroom and one per teacher per school year.

West Michigan Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:49:41 +0000

As the birthplace of the Gerber Foundation, a small pool of funding is available for grants in Lake, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana Counties in West Michigan. Grants are geared towards projects serving youth from 0-18. A special emphasis is placed on projects focused on dental and health issues, early childhood education, parenting education, and Math, Science and Technology education.

Mardag Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:51:34 +0000

The Mardag Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in Minnesota for children, seniors and other at-risk populations, and for programs in education and arts. The geographic focus of the Foundation's grantmaking is the East Metro area of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties, as well as greater Minnesota. To see if a project fits the guidelines and interests of the Foundation, applicants may submit a letter of inquiry describing the proposed project prior to preparing a full proposal.

Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP)

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:55:54 +0000

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has awarded 41 grants to community health boards throughout the state and tribal governments to help lower the number of Minnesotans who use or are exposed tobacco or who are obese or overweight. These grants cover all of Minnesota's 87 counties and nine of 11 tribal governments. For more information about health reform and future funding opportunities, please contact: health.reform@state.mn.us

Applicant Defined Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:02:22 +0000

Applicant Defined Grants are based upon applicants' determination of a need and consistent with the target population and service area. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a regular basis throughout the year with funding decisions made usually within four to eight weeks after receipt of proposal. Organizations are allowed to submit only one applicant defined proposal per calendar year. The maximum amount that can be requested for this type of proposal is $75,000.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:06:05 +0000

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation funds successful health programs and initiatives that are working to improve the health of Mississippians. To be eligible for funding, organizations must be located in Mississippi, be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization or a government entitity, and aligned to the Foundation's goals for a healthier Mississippi. The first step in applying for a grant is to submit a brief Letter of Inquiry. The Foundation accepts letters throughout the year.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:09:25 +0000

The Mott Foundation's Pathways Out of Poverty program supports initiatives around the U.S. that promote learning beyond the classroom especially for traditionally underserved children and youth -- as a strategy for improving public education. Grantmaking under this objective seeks to provide optimum opportunities for academic support and enrichment for young people to learn and develop both in school, summer, and after school. Central to this effort are partnerships between school and community-based organizations and other local institutions. Search the grant listings for funding opportunities that best fit the needs of your organization and submit a Letter of Inquiry Form for more information.

Children & Youth Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:11:04 +0000

The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust seeks to foster healthy development and future independence by increasing opportunities for children and youth (ages 0-25). Among the programs of greatest interest to the Trust are those offering direct services to disadvantaged children and youth such as Academic enrichment and support, Mentoring and youth leadership programs, and Recreational programs and camps incorporating youth development objectives. The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust makes grants to nonprofit organizations that are tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. There is a two-stage application process: an online letter of inquiry (LOI) submission followed by an invited full proposal submission.

Youth Football Fund Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:13:13 +0000

Formal Youth Football Fund grant programs exist as an important grassroots youth football development strategy. Each program includes its own set of eligibility criteria and requirements. In many cases, these programs focus on NFL clubs and current and former NFL players to help advance and support youth and high school football initiatives nationwide. Please visit the website to read about each of these different grant programs: NFL Players, NFL Clubs, NFL Coaches, Fields & Equipment, Educational/Health & Safety, and USA Football.

Community Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:14:32 +0000

Wells Fargo offers grants in the areas of community development, education, and human services. Non-profit organizations and educational programs in the Wells Fargo service area are eligible to apply. To learn how to apply for a grant or sponsorship, visit the Wells Fargo website and click on your state for specific guidelines.

H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:17:20 +0000

As a leading global food purveyor, Heinz has established the H.J. Heinz Company Foundation to promote the health and nutritional needs of children and families around the world. The nutrition program component includes promoting improvements in and a better understanding of good nutrition, and contributing to the health and well being of people and communities. Priority is given to programs in communities where Heinz operates with a special focus given to southwestern Pennsylvania.

Small Grants and Product Donations Program

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:20:26 +0000

The Dreyers Grand Ice Cream Foundation makes small grants ($1,000 or less) and donates ice cream products and gift certificates/auction items to bona fide non-profit organizations for events. These proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis. Requests are accepted throughout the year. Please allow an eight-week processing time for ice cream and gift item requests.

Child Welfare Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:24:32 +0000

Grants are available to contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth. Grants must have the potential of helping American children in a large geographic area (more than one state). Grants are awarded only to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations. Applications are accepted from May 1 to be postmarked no later than July 15, of the current year.

BNSF Foundation Educational Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:27:15 +0000

The BNSF Foundaton offers grants to support youth organizations, educational institutions, health and human services, civic services, and cultural organizations. Your organization, or program, should exist in or serve a community near one of BNSF's rail lines to be eligible to apply for grants. Please refer to the BNSF system map on the Foundation website to determine whether you are located on a BNSF route.

Community Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:28:47 +0000

Albertsons is accepting grant applications in the following areas: hunger relief, dietary health, and nutrition education. Nutrition Education includes healthy lifestyles and nutrition promotion and education, as well as access to healthy foods. Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and schools in areas where Albertsons grocery stores operate.

Community Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:32:40 +0000

Jewel-Osco provides support for not-for-profit (501c3) organizations that help create healthy, thriving communities. Grants are available in three areas: Hunger Relief, Health and Nutrition, and Environmental Stewardship. Health and Nutrition includes promoting nutrition education and maintaining a healthy lifestyle through diet.

Richard Davoud Donchian Foundation Education Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:34:44 +0000

With an interest in rethinking and reconfiguring curriculum, pedagogy, and the other academic resources in schools and communities, the Foundation focuses on programs that work toward long-term improvement in all aspects of education, but with an emphasis on literacy. The majority of the Richard Donchian Foundation's grantmaking is focused in the northeastern United States, although grants may be made in other regions of the country.

Community Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:37:53 +0000

The North Carolina Community Foundation partners with 60 affiliate foundations to provide local resource allocation and community assistance in 67 counties across the state. Visit the Foundation website for specific information on all of the grants currently available.

Weaver Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:41:49 +0000

Grants are limited to agencies and organizations located in and serving the greater Greensboro area. The Foundation's interests are broad and grants are generally based on the priorities and needs of those organizations previously chosen to support. There is a particular interest in community development and quality of life, including education, programs for children and youth, parks, recreation, and human rights.

Mountainside Health Foundation Grant

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:43:14 +0000

The Mountainside Health Foundation seeks to create healthier communities by supporting and advancing good health, wellness education, and disease prevention and treatment. The Foundation will consider proposals from charitable organizations which are located in, or providing services to, one or more of the following communities: Montclair, Glen Ridge, Essex Fells, Verona, Cedar Grove, Clifton, Bloomfield, Little Falls, Nutley, Roseland, Fairfield, Caldwell, West Caldwell, North Caldwell, and West Orange. SPARK customers have successfully applied for and received this grant, so contact us today for your cost proposal!

Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation Grant

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:45:35 +0000

The Robert and Joan Dircks Foundation focuses on programs and projects that provide opportunities to children and individuals who are physically, mentally or economically disadvantaged. The Foundation concentrates on small non-profit organizations that provide programs and projects that prevent or solve problems, rather than meet basic needs.

New Jersey After 3 Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:47:04 +0000

New Jersey After 3 grants range in size from $50,000 to $500,000; the typical grant is between $150,000 and $300,000. Only non-profit, charitable, 501 (c)(3) organizations that can demonstrate a partnership with local public schools can apply for funding. Generally, New Jersey After 3 seeks to fund programs that serve between 150 and 500 students, and grants are available for programs serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Each year, a request for proposals is announced on the NJ After 3 Web site, typically the RFP is announced in the Spring.

The Community Foundation Grant Search

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:48:18 +0000

The Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life in the greater Rochester region by evaluating and addressing community issues, promoting responsible philanthropy, and connecting donors to the critical needs of the community. Search the grant database for funding in early childhood, education, health and family.

Mini Grant Program

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:53:04 +0000

Through the grants it makes in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, the Foundation seeks to improve and enhance the quality of life in the region by supporting social services, education, health, community development, and arts and cultural programs. The mini-grant program helps board, staff, and volunteer leaders develop new skills by providing financial support to engage consultants and to help defray the costs of conferences, workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities. Contact SPARK for your staff development training proposal today!

Community Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:55:40 +0000

Over the years, the Corning Incorporated Foundation has contributed more than $108 million through its programs of giving. Resources are directed almost exclusively toward initiatives which improve the quality of life in and near communities where Corning Incorporated is an active corporate citizen. Currently, the Foundation annually fulfills approximately 136 grants totaling some $3.0 million. Selected public K-12 school districts, community colleges and four-year institutions of higher learning are the consistent beneficiaries of Corning Foundation support. Corning's areas of involvement have included community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement and instructional technology projects for the classroom. The Corning Incorporated Foundation also supports a variety of organizations that serve a broad base of constituents. Included in this category are hospitals and hospices, community foundations, youth and women's centers, YMCAs, local youth organizations and selected United Ways.

The Frog Rock Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:56:38 +0000

Frog Rock supports organizations in Westchester County serving economically disadvantaged children, focusing on early childhood development and academic enrichment in the arts, science and history.

Corbin Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:59:07 +0000

The Foundation provides grants to help enrich the lives of the people of Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Areas of interest include: arts and culture; civic and community; education; environment; health care; housing; human and social services; medical research; and youth.

The Cleveland Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:02:51 +0000

The Foundation provides support for programs located primarily in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties of Ohio. Grants are separated into three categories: Proactive, Donor-Directed and Responsive. Log on to the website to create your organization profile and submit a letter of inquiry. If it is determined that your project fits the foundation's guidelines, you will be asked within a few weeks to submit a full application.

Healthy Kids Learn Better

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:41:43 +0000

Healthy Kids Learn Better is a partnership led by specialists from the Oregon Department of Education and the Oregon Department of Human Services - Health Services, in collaboration with other health and education organizations. Check the website for useful resources and funding updates to make your classroom a healthier place to learn.

Mellon Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:46:23 +0000

Support is provided to tax-exempt organizations for projects in regional economic development; education; human services and nonprofit capacity building; children, youth, and young adults; and conservation. Grants are restricted to the southwestern Pennsylvania region.

Carlisle Area Health & Wellness Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:11:50 +0000

The Carlisle Area Health & Wellness Foundation identifies and addresses health care needs and policies, promotes responsible health practices, and enhances access to and delivery of health services. The Carlisle Area Health & Wellness Foundation is currently focused on five areas, including Nutrition, physical activity, and tobacco cessation. The Foundation offers Mini Grants $200-$2000, Level 1 Grants $2000-$25,00, Level II Grants Over $25,000 and Healthy People Grants for projects beyond the five focus areas. Mini Grants and Level 1 Grants have an open submission process. Level II Grants are due July 1, November 1 or March 1. Healthy People Grants are accepted once a year, on December 1. The Carlisle Area Health & Wellness Foundation requires all new Level I and II grant applicants to complete a Letter of Inquiry form.

Teachers' Pet Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:12:47 +0000

This grant supports the teacher's effort to enhance curriculum and provides funding for a variety of curriculum materials. Contact SPARK for a quote for curriculum, music and a SPARKfolio for your class!

Healthy Lifestyle Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:17:39 +0000

The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation is awarding grants that improve health, public education, and economic development. The Foundation is seeking to fund projects that are solution-oriented and can be closely tracked with quantitative impact in the state of Tennessee. The specific funding focus areas are: children's health, infant mortality, and childhood obesity; patient safety and quality improvement; and the uninsured. Applicants must be nondiscriminatory, serve communities within Tennessee, and be a 501 (c)(3) qualified public charity. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time, and invited proposals are reviewed three times per year in May, January, and December.

Robert E. and Evelyn McKee Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:19:34 +0000

The McKee Foundation makes grants in the areas of: civic, cultural and religion; education, literature and science; hospitals; medical and medical research and mental health; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; and community funds. The majority of funding is made to local charitable organizations in El Paso, Dallas, or Austin, or through local affiliates of national or statewide organizations.

Cailloux Foundation Grants

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:21:04 +0000

The Foundation awards grants in the fields of community service, education, child development, and health. Although the Foundation has no geographic boundaries for grant making, emphasis will be placed on grant proposals originating in Kerr and the surrounding communities (Gillespie, Bandera, Edwards, Real, and Kimble Counties). Letters of Inquiry are required and are reviewed on an on-going basis.

Amon G. Carter Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:07:50 +0000

The sponsor provides support for projects in the fields of the arts; education; health and medical services; human and social services; programs benefiting youth and elderly; civic and community endeavors that enhance quality of life. Grants are basically directed to the Fort Worth/Tarrant County, Texas area.

The Priddy Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:10:30 +0000

The Priddy Foundation is dedicated to the support of programs in human services, education, the arts, and health, which offer significant potential for individual development and community improvement. The foundation considers grant applications from organizations in the Wichita Falls, Texas area. (In Texas, the following counties: Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, and Young. In Oklahoma, the following counties: Comanche, Cotton, Jackson, Jefferson, Stephens, and Tillman).

The Esping Family Foundation

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:23:30 +0000

The Esping Family Foundation exists to help people and institutions of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas help themselves and future generations. Under the terms of its charter, the Foundation can distribute grants only to qualified public entities or 501(c)(3) charities serving the people of Texas. Focus areas include K-12 education, youth development, and children & families.

The Amarillo Area Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:25:18 +0000

The Amarillo Area Foundation promotes the efficient and effective delivery of services from nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle by providing funds to improve the quality of life in these communities. Focus areas include education, health, human services, and youth. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status serving residents of the 26 northernmost counties of the Texas Panhandle.

The Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:28:30 +0000

The Foundation strives to seek model programs and to initiate innovative solutions to vexing problems communities face in the Waco and McLennan Counties of Texas, with a primary focus on programs that benefit children and youth. Specific areas of concentration include: Education; Arts and Culture; Healthcare; Community Building and Social Services; and Democracy and Civic Participation.

The Moran Family Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:30:27 +0000

The Moran Family Foundation supports innovative programs that promote healthy development of at-risk children and at-risk families whose lives are impacted by the challenges of poverty. The foundation invests in Community Based Organizations that work to empower at-risk youth and their families to enhance the opportunity for each child to achieve their full potential. By supporting the growth and development of children and their families, the foundation seeks to strengthen our community. The Moran Family Foundation supports organizations in the District of Columbia and in the Northern Virginia areas of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, and Falls Church.

La Center Casinos Charitable Fund

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:31:54 +0000

The sponsor provides support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies serving the geographic area of La Center in the areas of social services, health, civic affairs, conservation, environmental, education, children's issues, and arts and cultural affairs.

M&M Area Community Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:33:14 +0000

The mission of the M&M Area Community Foundation is to encourage and provide opportunities for charitable giving, to manage and distribute the funds in a responsible manner, and to enhance the quality of life for people with a primary focus in Menominee and Marinette Counties. Funding is focused on youth programs, health, and drug/alcohol prevention.

Cheney Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:35:43 +0000

The Foundation provides support for private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations located in selected areas of Washington, Oregon and California. Support is provided for the following eight categories: charity; civic; culture; education; elderly; health; social services; and youth, with an emphasis on athletics and innovative programs.

Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:37:46 +0000

The Pettit Foundation will provide funds to initiate and sustain projects in the Greater Milwaukee community. The sponsor will focus on programs and projects that serve low-income and disadvantaged individuals, women, children and the elderly. The sponsor will support charitable organizations that address these concerns through arts and culture, community and social development, education and health.

Healthy Communities Grants

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:26:12 +0000

The Abbott Fund is devoted to building healthier communities through the funding of creative proposals that promote science, expand access to health care, and strengthen communities worldwide. The Abbott Fund's main funding priorities are access to care, community vitality, AIDS care, and science and innovation programs.

Awards amounts vary. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental entities. Other interested organizations may apply for funding at the discretion and invitation of the Abbott Fund.

School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes Research Grant

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:29:00 +0000

The purpose of the grant is to fund research that fosters multidisciplinary research that will evaluate how policies can influence school physical activity and nutrition environments, youths obesogenic behaviors, and weight outcomes; understand how schools are implementing these policies and examine multi-level influences on adoption and implementation at various levels; and understand the synergistic or counteractive effect of school nutrition and physical activity polices on the home and community environment and body weight.

Award amounts vary. Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to: state, county, or city governments; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations; and Native American tribal organizations.

Time-Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation (R01)

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:41:44 +0000

The National Institutes of Health recently released a new funding opportunity announcement (FOA) supporting time-sensitive research to evaluate policies or programs expected to influence obesity related behaviors (e.g., dietary intake, physical activity, or sedentary behavior) and/or weight outcomes in an effort to prevent or reduce obesity.
All applications to this FOA must demonstrate that the evaluation of an obesity related policy and/or program offers an uncommon and scientifically compelling research opportunity that will only be available if the research is initiated with minimum delay. For these reasons, applications are eligible for only one submission. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact one of the scientific contacts listed in the FOA before applying.
It is intended that eligible applications selected for funding will be awarded within 3-4 months after the application submission/receipt date.

Grants for Small Nonprofit Organizations

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:25:26 +0000

Fit 4 the Classroom $10,000 Sweepstakes

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 18:50:37 +0000

National sweepstakes for elementary school teachers, awarding one grand prize winner a school assembly, a $5,000 prize and $5,000 in funding for the teacher’s school to extend programs that benefit student health and wellness education. Second and third place winners will each be awarded a $1,000 prize and $1,000 in funding for their school. Homeschool teachers can use the school funding toward a local non-profit. The deadline for entries is Feb. 14, 2013.