Funding Sources for
Tangible Love Ministries
Links to funding sources are arranged by category. Red font indicates funders that only accept proposals from specific geographic locations. (Return to Funding Sources for Tangible Love Ministries introduction.)
Categories
Multiple Grant Notices (RFP) Listed by Category at these sites:
http://philanthropy.com/deadlines/ The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides a selected list of grant deadlines. The list is searchable by category.
http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2sgalpha.htm Michigan State University Libraries offer a "Grants for Nonprofits" site with compilations of resources for nonprofit organizations seeking funding opportunities. See menu of topics.
https://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/grantmaking.action Bank of America serves as trustee or co-trustee to over 115 charitable foundations. The bank’s website shares details about these foundations including missions, guidelines, application procedures, proposal deadlines, and contact information. Currently, this is an introductory portal for foundations distributing charitable grants primarily in the following states: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.
www.grants.gov The main portal for searching for federal funding opportunities
http://www.tgci.com/funding.shtml The Grantsmanship Center posts by state: top grantmaking foundations, community foundations, and corporate giving programs.
http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic.php Rural Assistance Center provides summaries of funding programs for more than twenty-five categories.
At-Risk Youth and Families
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/prog_tools.cfm Afterschool Alliance One goal of the Afterschool Alliance is to help local afterschool programs expand resources and increase sustainability. The resources offered are intended to help provide tools and tips on accessing funding and using communications to build support for programs among local residents, community groups, businesses, and policymakers.
http://www.afterschool.gov Afterschool.gov’s database has information about more than 100 Federal funding sources for after school and youth development. Think creatively as you look at the funding sources. If your program will serve to prevent substance abuse and it happens to be in a library, this money may be available to you. We encourage you to form partnerships with other community organizations or local government agencies so you can apply for the grants together. Never assume that eligible groups know about the grants you find. Contact them and let them know you want to partner.
http://www.albertsons.com/abs_inthecommunity/ Albertsons believe in being a good neighbor by contributing to the quality of life in the diverse communities we serve. They own and operate distribution centers located throughout a 31-state operating area. Areas of charitable giving include Hunger Relief, Health and Nutrition, Youth and Education, and Environmental Stewardship.
http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/community/info_page/guidelines.asp Alcoa Foundation awards grants to nonprofit public charities in communities where Alcoa has a presence. Local Alcoans work within their communities to evaluate organizations and make recommendations for funding. Nonprofit organizations that serve local communities should contact the nearest Alcoa facility by writing a one-page letter describing their mission, nature of request, connection to the Areas of Excellence, and contact information. If interested, Alcoa will notify the requesting organization and invite them to submit more information. The majority of grants fit within the following areas: Conservation and Sustainability, Safe and Healthy Children and Families, Global Education and Workplace Skills, Business and Community Partnerships.
http://www.allstate.com/foundation/funding-guidelines.aspx Allstate Foundation focuses its national and local giving on three broad areas: safe and vital communities, economic empowerment, and tolerance/inclusion/diversity.
http://www.bestbuy-communityrelations.com/community_grants.htm Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that provide positive experiences to help teens to excel in school, engage in their communities, and develop leadership skills through the @15 Community Grants Program.
http://www.cargill.com/corporate-responsibility/community-engagement/charitable-giving/index.jsp Cargill Foundation provides direct grants for local community involvement in Cargill locations in Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America. In corporate giving, the foundation goes directly to selected regional, national and global organizations of 63 countries in three focus areas: nutrition and health, education and environmental stewardship.
http://shop.costco.com/en/About/Charitable-Giving.aspx Costco Charitable Giving specifically supports programs focusing on children, education and health and human services. Costco is committed to supporting charitable and community activities in the markets where they do business.
http://info.cvscaremark.com/community/our-impact/community-grants CVS Caremark Community Grants program awards funds to nonprofit organizations for programs targeting children with disabilities, programs focusing on health and rehabilitation services, public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs, and initiatives that give greater access to physical movement and play.
http://www.hancockfamilyfoundation.org/Hancock_Family_Foundation/HOME.html Hancock Family Foundation The Foundation is giving grants to non-profit organizations that support at-risk children and families, primarily with programs related to basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing, and education, as well as humane societies and animal welfare organizations. The goal of the Foundation is to address these areas of interest and to strengthen the effectiveness and capacity of non-profit organizations that are currently doing this work.
http://www.hpdavis.org/index.htm The Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation provides funds to charitable organizations whose programs advance the development of all areas of the lives of children and young adults. The Foundation channels most of its financial resources toward organizations whose attention is concentrated on eating disorders and education for the underprivileged. These areas of greatest importance are funded on a national basis. However, a good deal of the Foundation's grant making in other program areas is focused on northeastern United States (southern New England & the middle Atlantic states), as well as California.
http://www.hhs.gov/ The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides information on many funding opportunities specific to children and youth offered by the different federal health and human service divisions.
http://www.iwpf.org/ Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation provides support for quality special-needs children's programs throughout the United States. The Foundation's focus is on nonprofit organizations dedicated to developing innovative programs, disseminating ideas, or providing direct care or services for children with special needs, acute illnesses, or chronic disabilities. Preference is given to small organizations that might not otherwise be helped. Requests are accepted from January 1 through August 31 of each year.
http://www.jostens.com/misc/aboutus/about_jostens_cp_foundation.html Josten's Foundations Jostens Community Grants provide support to organizations that enhance the lives of youth and promote educational opportunities that significantly and positively impact children from birth through college. The Foundation meets quarterly to review all Community Grant requests.
http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_charitablegiving.htm Kroger Company's Family of Stores includes The Kroger Co. Foundation, The Fred Meyer Foundation, and The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation. Kroger focuses its charitable giving in several key areas: hunger relief; K-12 education; grassroots service organizations; women's health; and advancement for women and minorities.
http://www.legochildrensfund.org/mission.html Lego Children’s Fund supports innovative projects and programming to cultivate and celebrate a child's exploration of personal creativity and creative problem-solving. The company’s preferred focus is local and national communities, organizations, and groups who cater to children ages birth–14, with special consideration for groups that support disadvantaged children.
http://www.medtronic.com/foundation/ Medtronic Foundation grantmaking supports health, education, and human service programs that help individuals become more self-sufficient. Programs reach out to a wide range of people--from young families seeking support services to the elderly in need of transitional housing assistance. Types of grants may vary depending on the location, but are available globally and in select counties of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2child.htm Michigan State University Libraries' Web site offers a compilation of Web pages and books of potential interest to nonprofit organizations seeking funding opportunities related to children and youth programs.
http://www.ctfalliance.org/ National Alliance of Children’s Trust and Prevention Funds is a source for identifying state organizations that promote development of community-based, innovative programs and services related to strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect. Check the membership directory for a specific state’s contact information to learn about their funding for at-risk youth.
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/ The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) addresses violence against persons, juvenile delinquency and truancy, drug-free and safe kids/safe streets, community action, juvenile mentoring, youth crime watch, and strengthening families.
http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml The Philanthropy News Digest (PND) is a service of The Foundation Center and provides up-to-date announcements on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in the categories of: children and youth, community, disabled, education, environment, health, human services, international affairs, substance abuse, and women.
http://www.pseg.com/info/community/nonprofit/foundation.jsp Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) PSEG's Foundation funds various community initiatives throughout New Jersey. The foundation supports programs in the areas of Education, Community and Economic Development, and the Environment.
http://www.publicwelfare.org/ The Public Welfare Foundation is a non-governmental grant-making organization dedicated to supporting organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs. Grants have been awarded in the areas of criminal and juvenile justice, worker’s rights, racial equity and justice.
http://www.forallkids.org Rosie's for All Kids Foundation believes every child deserves a bright beginning and a chance to make his or her own dreams come true. The foundation's main focus is center-based child care, and first priority is given to programs serving low-income, urban areas where many families struggle to find quality child care and early childhood education programs.
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/ Staples Foundation for Learning™ considers educational funding to be an investment in the future of communities. Their goal is to help local groups, many of which include customers and associates, with programs and services that will positively impact their community every day. The Mission and Giving Focus of Staples Foundation for Learning, Inc. is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth.
http://www.target.com/community Target Stores support family violence prevention including funding for parenting education, crisis nurseries, family counseling, after-school programs, support groups, and abuse shelters. Family violence prevention benefits the entire community by building strong families, creating healthy environments for kids, and helping parents and kids make good choices.
http://www.teammates4kids.com/ Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that support the ongoing work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city services.
http://www.twfound.org Tiger Woods Foundation grants focus on providing opportunities to underserved children and families living in urban American cities. Approved programmatic areas for funding include education, youth development, family health and welfare, and parenting.
http://www.mcgowanfund.org William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, Inc. assists organizations devoted primarily to developing the talents and gifts of the very young--especially those disenfranchised by virtue of low income status, inner city conditions, or family situations--and children, youth, and young adults who have physical or mental disabilities that require assistance to develop their full capacities. Preference for grants is given to locally based and operated organizations.
Community Development
http://www.alcoa.com/global/en/community/info_page/guidelines.asp Alcoa Foundation awards grants to nonprofit public charities in communities where Alcoa has a presence. Local Alcoans work within their communities to evaluate organizations and make recommendations for funding. Nonprofit organizations that serve local communities should contact the nearest Alcoa facility by writing a one-page letter describing their mission, nature of request, connection to the Areas of Excellence, and contact information. If interested, Alcoa will notify the requesting organization and invite them to submit more information. The majority of grants fit within the following areas: Conservation and Sustainability, Safe and Healthy Children and Families, Global Education and Workplace Skills, Business and Community Partnerships.
http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundation.html Allstate Foundation supports national and local organizations that help develop safe and vital communities through revitalization projects, preparation for and recovery from natural disasters or acts of violence, improving public safety, reducing crime, and investing in the foundation of communities.
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_grantprograms Bank of America has local grant priorities that vary by location and state, but a corporate focus is on Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, which recognizes, nurtures, and rewards community-based organizations, local heroes and student leaders working to improve their communities. Community development and neighborhood preservation are two key areas of interest.
http://www.mott.org/about/programs.aspx The Charles Mott Foundation has four priority programs - Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area, and Pathways Out of Poverty. The Pathways Out of Poverty Mission: To identify, test and help sustain pathways out of poverty for low-income people and communities. This includes improving school readiness and performance, expanding economic opportunity, and strengthening and sustaining low-income community organizational structure. In addition to the four programs, there is an Exploratory and Special Projects (XSP) fund.
http://www.entergy.com/our_community/giving.aspx Entergy has varied grant avenues and each has specific priorities. Look under open grants, community partnership grants, and Entergy Foundation grants. The general focus areas are community improvement/enrichment, environment, healthy families, low-income initiatives, and education and literacy in the service areas of Arkansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Texas, and Vermont.
http://www.fordfound.org/grants The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Three broad programs areas of focus are: Asset Building and Community Development, Peace and Social Justice, and Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom. See http://www.fordfound.org/programs/assets for more information.
http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_charitablegiving.htm Kroger Company's Family of Stores includes The Kroger Co. Foundation, The Fred Meyer Foundation, and The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation. Kroger focuses its charitable giving in several key areas: hunger relief; K-12 education; grassroots service organizations; women's health; and advancement for women and minorities.
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community_development.jhtml The Philanthropy News Digest (PND) is a service of The Foundation Center and provides up-to-date announcements on Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in the categories of: children and youth, community, disabled, education, environment, health, human services, international affairs, substance abuse, and women.
http://www.pseg.com/info/community/nonprofit/foundation.jsp Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) PSEG's Foundation funds various community initiatives throughout New Jersey. The foundation supports programs in the areas of Education, Community and Economic Development, and the Environment.
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EvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/ State Street Foundation works in 24 countries to generate and sustain positive change in the communities where they operate. They do this by supporting charitable organizations that provide economically disadvantaged citizens with the skills they need to be successful.
http://www.thanksgivingfund.org/grant.html Thanksgiving Fund proposals should address one or more of the following program areas: Social, economic, or health justice
environmental protection and restoration, the arts, or gender equality. The funders are particularly interested in projects and organizations that demonstrate innovative leadership, ideas, and actions that create economic and/or social change with a local, regional, or international reach.
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/about/community_relations/grant_guidelines.cfm The U.S. Bancorp Foundation giving program is designed to respect the diversity of the communities where they operate. They are actively involved in our communities, partnering with local nonprofits to meet specific needs within each community. General priorities include education and financial literacy, affordable housing, and economic development.
https://www.umb.com/AboutUMB/CommunityInvolvement/index.html UMB Bank emphasizes furthering community development and self-sufficiency, advancing educational opportunities, and sustaining healthy communities where they are located.
www.wheatridge.org/ Wheat Ridge Ministries is an independent Lutheran charitable organization that provides support for Community Service Ministries impacts the health of people who are at-risk in urban centers and rural communities by addressing issues such as poverty, education, housing, and community development. Working with a Lutheran congregation or agency is a necessary bonus.
Economic Justice
http://www.mott.org/about/programs.aspx The Charles Mott Foundation has four priority programs - Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area, and Pathways Out of Poverty. The Pathways Out of Poverty Mission: To identify, test and help sustain pathways out of poverty for low-income people and communities. This includes improving school readiness and performance, expanding economic opportunity, and strengthening and sustaining low-income community organizational structure. In addition to the four programs, there is an Exploratory and Special Projects (XSP) fund. —The Flint Area Mission: To foster a well-functioning, connected community that is capable of meeting the economic, social and racial challenges ahead.
http://www.fordfound.org/grants The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Three broad programs areas of focus are: Asset Building and Community Development, Peace and Social Justice, and Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom. See http://www.fordfound.org/programs/assets for more information.
http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/FundOther.htm The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides the GrantsNet site as an access portal to current funding opportunities within HHS agencies. Links include the Food and Drug Administration, Administration for Children and Families, Center for Disease Control, and the Office of Public Health. Example: under ACF see, Community Service Block Grants - Poverty.
http://www.pseg.com/community/overview.jsp Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) PSEG's Foundation funds various community initiatives throughout New Jersey. The foundation supports programs in the areas of Education, Community and Economic Development, and the Environment.