Funding Sources for
Tangible Love Ministries

Links to funding sources are arranged by category.  Links  that appear in red indicate 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

Peace and Social Justice

http://www.afsc.org/central/default.htm  The American Friends Service Committee of the Central Region, serving 11 states, offers funds for small-scale, local peace and justice initiatives. (Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas)

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 - human rights, governance and civil society; Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom - education, sexuality, religion, media, arts, and culture. Program officers in the United States, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Russia explore opportunities to pursue the Foundation's goals, formulate strategies and recommend proposals for funding.

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.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2law.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 the law or relevant social justice issues. Select "Religion and Social Change" from the left menu bar at the site, for peace and social justice funding opportunities and visit http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2religio.htm.

http://www.peacedevelopmentfund.org/who/-whowe.htm  The Peace Development Fund makes grants to organizations and projects working to achieve peaceful, just and interdependent relationships among people and nations. They believe the change in values needed to establish a more just and peaceful world will come about only if it is strongly rooted in local communities. Projects that emphasize transnational organizing among workers in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and efforts from indigenous communities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. that are working to address local, regional, national or international challenges are priorities in three key program areas.* BASE: Building Action for Sustainable Environments: A comprehensive, multi-year funding program designed to support environmental justice efforts.* Criminal Justice: A multi-year, integrated funding and training initiative to address issues around criminal justice.* Cross Border: A project designed to foster alliances and build capacity among groups working for justice and social change along the U.S./Mexico border, as well as in other parts of Mexico.

http://www.tolerance.org/teach The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants of up to $2,000 to K-12 classroom teachers for implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. Proposals from other educators such as community organizations and churches will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.

http://www.wheatridge.org/grants/crime.shtml  Wheat Ridge Ministries (originally called the Wheat Ridge Foundation) is an independent Lutheran charitable organization that provides support for helping congregations and agencies work together to build healthy communities that promote peace, respect and harmony among people. Working with a Lutheran congregation or agency is a necessary bonus.

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Prison and Released Inmate Ministries

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/2law.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 the law.

http://www.peacedevelopmentfund.org/who/-whowe.htm  The Peace Development Fund makes grants to organizations and projects working to achieve peaceful, just and interdependent relationships among people and nations. They believe that the change in values needed to establish a more just and peaceful world will come about only if it is strongly rooted in local communities. Projects that emphasize transnational organizing among workers in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, and efforts from indigenous communities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. that are working to address local, regional, national or international challenges are priorities in three key program areas.* BASE: Building Action for Sustainable Environments,* Criminal Justice: A multi-year, integrated funding and training initiative to address issues around criminal justice,* and Cross Border.

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.soros.org/crime/CJI-Guidelines.htm  The Criminal Justice Initiative (CJI) embodies the ongoing commitment of the Open Society Institute’s U.S. Programs to national criminal justice reform. CJI’s mission is to reduce excessive incarceration and its consequences; to promote fair and equal treatment in all phases of the U.S. criminal justice system; to redirect public focus and resources away from punishment towards long-term investment in individuals and communities; and to encourage the successful reentry and reintegration of former prisoners through policies that foster public safety, respect human and civil rights, and promote responsible citizenship.

http://www.tolerance.org/teach/expand/gra/index.jsp  The Teaching Tolerance Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants of up to $2,000 to K-12 classroom teachers for implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. Proposals from other educators such as community organizations and churches will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.

http://www.wheatridge.org/site/c.khLSKZPDLoF/b.2144589/k.9ED5/APPLY_FOR_A_GRANT.HTM  Wheat Ridge Ministries (originally called the Wheat Ridge Foundation) is an independent Lutheran charitable organization that provides support for helping congregations and agencies work together to build healthy communities that promote peace, respect and harmony among people. Prison ministries is a part of that initiative. Working with a Lutheran congregation or agency is a necessary bonus.

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Reconciliation and Mediation

http://www.afsc.org/central/default.htm The American Friends Service Committee of the Central Region, serving 11 states, offers funds for small-scale, local peace and justice initiatives. (Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas)

http://www.nafcm.org/index.cfm  The National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM) is a membership organization comprised of community mediation centers, their staff and volunteer mediators, and other individuals and organizations interested in the community mediation movement. Membership benefits include funding possibilities, networking, research, publications, a membership directory, and more. NAFCM enjoys a unique position as the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to community-based mediation programs. Membership fees vary by applicant size.

http://www.tolerance.org/teach  The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center offers grants of up to $2,000 to K-12 classroom teachers for implementing tolerance and youth activism projects in their schools and communities. Proposals from other educators such as community organizations and churches will be considered on the basis of direct student impact.

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Special Needs

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://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/index.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.gillfoundation.org/gill/  The mission of the Gill Foundation is to secure equal opportunity for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The grants are awarded to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied organizations outside major metropolitan areas in states other than Colorado. In Colorado, grants are by invitation only.

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Substance Abuse

http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/  The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the Federal agency charged with improving the quality and availability of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitative services in order to reduce illness, death, disability, and cost to society resulting from substance abuse and mental illnesses.

http://www.americanlegacy.org/146.htm  (Select Program, then Grants) American Legacy Foundation grants further its goal of creating tobacco-free generations by reducing and preventing the toll tobacco takes on youth and families. Funding is available only to state or local political subdivisions and legally constituted tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations based in the 46 states, the District of Columbia, and five territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands) identified in the MSA with tobacco product manufacturers (http://www.naag.org/issues/issue-tobacco.php). An Indian reservation, Indian tribe, or tribal organization located within the 46 settling states or a non-governmental entity that serves such a reservation may also apply for funding.

http://fountationcenter.org/findfunders/  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.

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Technology Training

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://foundation.verizon.com/index.shtml  Verizon Foundation supports programs that create innovative community technology development, help bridge the digital divide, foster basic and computer literacy, and create a skilled workforce. Verizon has an extensive employee incentive program as well. Check the site for states where the foundation is currently seeking proposals.

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Women

http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/community_action.cfm  The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Community Action Grants provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations, and community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs or nondegree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Projects must have direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the United States or its territories.

http://www.4woman.gov/fund/ The Office on Women's Health (OWH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the government's champion and focal point for women's health issues, and works to redress inequities in research, health care services, and education that have historically placed the health of women at risk. The Office on Women's Health coordinates women's health efforts in HHS to eliminate disparities in health status and supports culturally sensitive educational programs that encourage women to take personal responsibility for their own health and wellness.

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.levistrauss.com/Citizenship/LeviStraussFoundation.aspx The Levi Strauss Foundation and the company seek to reflect the voices of the communities where Levi Strauss and Co. has a business presence and make a difference by having the courage to address tough social issues. The first key priority is a belief in empowerment--the right of women and youth to identify their needs and to participate in solving problems that affect them including economic and educational opportunities. The second is a resolve to address social biases and their impact on youth and women whether due to racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, or HIV/AIDS including preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS.

http://www.ms.foundation.org/  The Ms. Foundation has a strong record of creative and effective grantmaking, training, and public education strategies to create and improve economic opportunities for women in the United States; safeguard women’s health and safety; and help girls sustain their self-confidence and vitality.

http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_women.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.saraleefoundation.org/funding/focus.cfm  The Sara Lee Foundation focuses its giving on organizations dealing with women, hunger, homelessness and affordable housing, and job training primarily in the Chicago area.

http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/grant-making Third Wave Foundation funds reproductive rights, social justice and advocacy, and organizational or scholarship resources for young women willing to move forward.

http://whofoundation.org/  The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others®, nationally supports grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing health, education and social service needs are our priority. The Foundation recognizes the value of new programs created to respond to changing needs and will consider funding projects of an original or pioneering nature within an existing organization.

http://www.womensway.org/  WOMENS WAY raises funds and mobilizes resources to support programs for more than 260,000 women and their families through 15 member and associate member agencies located in the Greater Philadelphia area. WOMENS WAY and its agencies...advocate freedom from violence, challenge discrimination, affirm reproductive freedom, foster economic self-determination, and guarantee equal opportunity.

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