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. 
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At-Risk Youth, Elderly, and Families Children and Youth Community Development Economic Justice Education and Adult Literacy Environment Food, Hunger, Nutrition Health and Human Services Homeless, Housing, Temporary Shelter Human Rights

Immigrant and Ethnic Assistance International Needs Job Skills and Training Peace and Social Justice Prison and Released Inmates Ministries Reconciliation and Mediation Special Needs Substance Abuse Technology Training Women Web sites with Multiple Grant Notices (RFP) listed by category Scroll through all categories

Multiple Grant Notices (RFP) Listed by Category at these sites:

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2law.htm  Michigan State University Libraries offer a "Grants for Nonprofits" site with compilations of Web pages and books of potential interest to nonprofit organizations seeking funding opportunities. See the left menu for topics other than law, such as children and youth, community development, international affairs, and women.

http://philanthropy.com/deadlines/  The Chronicle of Philanthropy provides a selected list of grant deadlines. The list is searchable by category.

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At-Risk Youth, Elderly, and Families

http://www.nnedv.org/ Altria Group, Inc. sponsors the Altria Doors of Hope Program, a grantmaking initiative, in collaboration with the National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund (NNEDV). The awards are given nationwide to strengthen the safety net available to victims and survivors of domestic violence. Today, it is one of the nation's largest public-private initiatives providing grants to domestic violence service providers.

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 (ACF), Center for Disease Control, and the Office of Public Health. Look under ACF Programs especially.

http://www.knightfdn.org/default.asp?story=cpp/index.asp  Knight Foundation concentrates its local funding on the 26 U.S. communities. The main focal points are education, at-risk youth and families, economic and community development; and cultural vitality for youth and adults.

http://www.hivaidssearch.com/hiv-aids-links.asp?id=1547  The Levi Strauss Foundation and the company seek to alleviate poverty on behalf of women and youth in communities around the world where its employees live and work. The foundation believes in empowering women and children, and works to address social biases related to racism, sexism, homophobia and HIV/AIDS. See the Grants Listing link to search available opportunities by location, type, and funding range.

http://www.medtronic.com/foundation/ Medtronic Foundation grantmaking supports 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. Grants accepted in the following areas: Arizona--Temple/Maricopa County; California--Santa Barbara/Ventura Counties, San Fernando Valley, Orange County, Sonoma County; Colorado--Louisville, Denver metro area; Florida--Jacksonville; Indiana--Kosciusko County; Massachusetts--Beverly/Danvers/Middleton/Peabody/Salem & other North Shore Communities; Puerto Rico--Humacao/Juncos/Villalba vicinity; Tennessee--Shelby County; Texas--Fort Worth; Washington--King & Southern Snohomish Counties.

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://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://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target_cg_local_giving  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.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 justice, disadvantaged elderly and youth, environment, population, health, community and economic development, human rights and technology assistance.

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Children and Youth

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 and its family of stores (Acme Markets, Jewel-Osco, Osco Drug, Savon, Shaws) believe in being a good neighbor by contributing to the quality of life in the diverse communities we serve. They own and operate 19 distribution centers located throughout a 31-state operating area. Areas of charitable giving include Health and Nutrition and Education and the Development of our Youth.

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 programs that address violence education and prevention for young people and programs that teach young people to develop tolerant and inclusive behaviors without compromising the uniqueness of the individual.

http://www.cargill.com/about/citizenship/giving.htm 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://www.hpdavis.org/index.htm The Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation is open to multiple project areas including health and medical, education, human services, civic and community, disabilities, elderly, faith and religion, and youth development.

http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/  The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides the GrantsNet site as an access portal to current funding opportunities within HHS agencies, grants policies and regulations, and additional grant resources.

http://www.jostens.com/company/community/index.asp  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 request ranging between $500-$10,000.

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://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.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 justice, disadvantaged elderly and youth, environment, population, health, community and economic development, human rights and technology assistance.

http://www.pseg.com/community/overview.jsp  Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG)  Good corporate citizenship is one of PSEG's core values and an integral part of the company's way of doing business. PSEG's Corporate Contributions Program and the PSEG Foundation funds various community initiatives throughout New Jersey. PSEG's Contributions Program supports nonprofit organization proposals that address three funding principles: Children and Families, Community and Economic Development, and the Environment.

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.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.

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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.hpdavis.org/index.htm The Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation is open to multiple project areas including health and medical, education, human services, civic and community, disabilities, elderly, faith and religion, and youth development.

http://www.fordfound.org/about/mission.cfm  The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Specific goals for more than half a century are to: * Strengthen democratic values, * Reduce poverty and injustice, * Promote international cooperation and * Advance human achievement.

Three broad programs areas are: Asset Building and Community Development - economic, community sustainability and equitability, environmental, and reproductive health issues; Peace and Social Justice; and Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom.

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.hhs.gov/grantsnet/  The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides the GrantsNet site as an access portal to current funding opportunities within HHS agencies, grants policies and regulations, and additional grant resources.

http://www.knightfdn.org/default.asp?story=cpp/index.asp Knight Foundation concentrates its local funding on the 26 U.S. communities. The main focal points are education, at-risk youth and families, economic and community development, and cultural vitality for youth and adults.

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://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.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 justice, disadvantaged elderly and youth, environment, population, health, community and economic development, human rights and technology assistance.

http://www.entergy.com/our_community/giving.aspx Entergy’s corporate giving, open grants, and community partnership grants focus on: community improvement/enrichment, education and literacy, and healthy families in the service areas of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Orleans, Mississippi, and Texas.

http://www.enterprisefoundation.org/resources/funding/index.asp  The Enterprise Foundation rebuilds communities by working with partners to provide low-income people with affordable housing, safer streets, access to jobs, and child care. They provide loans, grants, and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations that are building and revitalizing local neighborhoods in specific program cities through a national network of 2,400 nonprofit organizations, public housing authorities, and Native American Tribes in 860 locations. If you live in CA, CO, GA, MD, MO, NC, NM, NY, OH, OR, TX, or WA, check this site: http://enterprisefoundation.org/cities/index.asp. 

http://www.pseg.com/community/overview.jsp  Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Good corporate citizenship is one of PSEG's core values and an integral part of the company's way of doing business. PSEG's Corporate Contributions Program and the PSEG Foundation funds various community initiatives throughout New Jersey. PSEG's Contributions Program supports nonprofit organization proposals that address three funding principles: Children and Families, Community and Economic Development, and the Environment.

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Economic Justice

http://www.fordfound.org/about/mission.cfm  The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Specific goals for more than half a century are to: * Strengthen democratic values, * Reduce poverty and injustice, * Promote international cooperation and * Advance human achievement. Three broad programs areas are: Asset Building and Community Development, Peace and Social Justice, and Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom.

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.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.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 justice, disadvantaged elderly and youth, environment, population, health, community and economic development, human rights and technology assistance.

http://www.pseg.com/community/overview.jsp Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) Good corporate citizenship is one of PSEG's core values and an integral part of the company's way of doing business. PSEG's Corporate Contributions Program and the PSEG Foundation funds various community initiatives throughout New Jersey. PSEG's Contributions Program supports nonprofit organization proposals that address three funding principles: Children and Families, Community and Economic Development, and the Environment.

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