ContGrants

The Abbott Laboratories Fund (The Fund) is an Illinois not–for–profit, philanthropic corporation established in 1951 by Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories provides the primary financial support of the Abbott Laboratories Fund. Currently the Fund provides support through cash grants to recipients who operate in the areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and public policy. The Fund generally gives preference to requests for one–time contributions and for programmatic and operating purposes. All Grant requests are accepted on–line and require the following information: Description of your organization's mission; Confirmation of current 501 (c) (3) U.S. Internal Revenue Service; Geographic area served; Description of the project(s) / programs(s) for which support is requested; Amount of money requested; Budget information; and List of corporations and foundations supporting the organization. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The Albertsons Corporate Contributions Program supports nonprofit organizations in the communities that the company serves in 31 states. (For a list of communities with Albertsons stores, select "Store Locator" on the company website.) The company's charitable support is focused in the following areas: hunger relief, health and nutrition, and education and youth development. The company also provides product donations to local community organizations. Applications for support are accepted throughout the year. For application information visit the website listed above. (Source: GrantStation)

Communities where Alcoa has a presence are the primary focus of our grant-making programs. The majority of our grants fit within one of the following areas: Conservation and Sustainability; Safe and Healthy Children and Families; Global Education in Science, Engineering, Technology, and Business; Business and Community Partnerships, and Workforce Skills Today for Tomorrow. Ongoing deadline.

Grant applications are accepted for efforts affecting health and nutrition. The Allen Foundation focuses on nutritional research, education and training to improve the health of children, young adults and mothers during pregnancy and after birth. Ongoing deadline.

The Allstate Foundation awards program grants focusing on personal safety and security, neighborhood revitalization and financial planning and education. Examples of funded projects include: fire safety; child safety advocacy; structured after-school programs with initiatives safeguard against gangs and delinquency; automobile passenger safety; and anti-drinking and driving programs.

A.L. Mailman Family Foundation
The A.L. Mailman Family Foundation focuses on improving the systems and policies that impact very young children and their families. As a small national foundation with a broad vision of quality early care and education they aim to be strategic and catalytic with their dollars. Their goal is to promote the building of sustainable systems that provide access to high quality early learning experiences for all children. They attempt to effect system-wide change by encouraging responsive public policies. The Foundation funds the creation and dissemination of curricula, materials or tools that promote quality. They fund advocacy and strategic communication to inform and build public will. They fund applied research designed to inform policy and improve practice. Finally, they support funder collaboratives to expand their learning and broaden their sphere of influence. The Foundation seeks to support children in the context of their families and communities. Quality care and education embraces the values of family support, cultural competence and sensitivity to the social, emotional, cognitive and physical needs of the child. The A. L. Mailman Family Foundation strives to ensure that parents, caregivers, and teachers have the knowledge and support they need and that every child is nurtured by informed, skilled and caring adults. Most grants are funded in a range of $25,000 to $35,000. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is dedicated to funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases, and providing emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers. AHAF's Alzheimer's Family Relief Program provides direct financial assistance and resources for the continued care and support of the Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. Grants of up to $750 are provided for expenses such as short-term nursing care, home health care, medications, transportation, and other expenses related to care for the patient with Alzheimer's disease. Applications are funded based on established need and on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

Grants made by the American Legacy Foundation will further its goal of creating tobacco-free generations. At the heart of Legacy's grant program is the effort to identify new and improved ways to develop effective tobacco control programs. Awards issued for innovative grants and research demonstration projects ("grants") must address one or more of Legacy’s Goals to reduce youth tobacco use; reduce exposure to second-hand smoke among all ages and populations; or increase successful quit rates among all ages and populations. Legacy expects to issue nonrenewable grants in the range of $20,000 to $100,000 per year. Ongoing deadline.

The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving its goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge. The Foundation provides support for projects within its grantmaking interest areas of: education and youth, arts and culture, civic and community, and health. Interested applicants are advised to review the sample grants listed on the Foundation's website to gain familiarity with the types of programs that have received funding. The Foundation accepts letters of inquiry throughout the year. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. The primary mission of the Foundation is to foster public policies, human service reforms, and community supports that more effectively meet the needs of today's vulnerable children and families. In general, the grant making of the Annie E. Casey Foundation is limited to initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative policy, service delivery, and community supports for children and families. Most grantees have been invited by the Foundation to participate in these projects. Organizations wishing to send a proposal to the Foundation should submit a letter of no more than three typewritten pages describing the organization, its programs, the amount of funds requested, and a brief explanation of how the proposed work fits within the mission of the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Ongoing deadline.

In 1985, the Armstrong Foundation was formed to enhance the neighborhoods in which they live and work. Millions of dollars each year have been donated to community caring efforts. Today, the Foundation philanthropy takes many forms and is largely allocated to the causes their employees are passionate about. The primary objectives of the Armstrong Foundation Contributions Program are as follows: improve the quality of life in communities in which Armstrong employees live and work; support higher education as it relates to employees (meaning scholarships and higher education gift matching); provide emergency support to members of the Armstrong community in crises; and other appropriate initiatives as determined by the Foundation Board of Directors from time to time. Ongoing deadline. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

AstraZeneca supports nonprofit health care organizations and programs across the US through a contributions program administered through the company’s six regional business centers. In 2005, we provided almost $780 million in monetary and product donations. Awards vary. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Autodesk plays an active role in the communities where employees live and work. Their Community Relations program, established in 1989, offers assistance to local nonprofit organizations that meet program criteria. Financial assistance and product grants are their way of giving back to the communities in which Autodesk® employees live and work. In Fiscal Year 2004, Autodesk granted over US$500,000 in financial grants and over $350,000 in software products to qualifying nonprofits (the majority of monetary donations were made to Health & Human Services). To be considered for financial grants, organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The mission of the Community Relations Department is to support the communities where Autodesk employees live and work; therefore, they give preference to organizations that use grant money in communities where Autodesk® has a business presence. Typical grants range from $1,000 to $3,000. They give all proposals equal consideration, provided they do not have strong political or religious affiliations, or have a core message or practice of discrimination. Ongoing deadline. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The Bamford-Lahey Children’s Foundation was established in July of 2000 for the purpose of conducting and supporting programs that will enhance the linguistic, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children. At this time, the resources of the Foundation will target projects designed to enhance the language development of children who have difficulty learning their native language. Research suggests that from seven to fourteen percent of children in this country experience language-learning problems; many of them have no history of other contributing developmental problems. Difficulty communicating with others can have devastating effects on the development of social and cognitive skills, as well as the development of self-esteem and general emotional well being. All too frequently preschool children with language-learning difficulties continue to have problems with both spoken and written language in the school years and are often described as ‘learning disabled.’ Although considerable basic research has been carried out in the effort to understand the bases of language-learning problems, less research has been done to determine how such children might be helped to learn language. The Foundation is interested in supporting programs that will have a near-term impact on the language learning of children with developmental language disorders. The Foundation will consider making one or two grants a year through other non-profit organizations (e.g., universities, hospitals, public schools) for projects that are directly related to its immediate objectives if indirect costs are not involved. Proposals for this type of funding will only be considered for one-year projects where costs are under $20,000. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The Baxter International Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Baxter International Inc., a global medical products and services company. Like Baxter, the foundation supports the development of better, more accessible care, delivered as economically as possible. The Baxter International Foundation funds initiatives that benefit the entire health field. These include projects that improve quality, cost-effectiveness, access or education, and may be designed as models for larger programs. Ongoing deadline.

Established in 2004 with the goal of creating a positive, long-lasting impact on the communities BJ’s serves, BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s mission is the enhancement and enrichment of community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of BJ’s Charitable Foundation giving is focused on organizations that: promote the safety, security and well-being of children and families; support education and health programs; provide community service opportunities; and aid in hunger and disaster relief. All funding requests must meet the following criteria: the proposal must be from an organization that is tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and recognized as a “public charity” by the IRS; the program must align with BJ’s Charitable Foundation’s mission of supporting children and families in the specific areas of safety, security and well-being, education, health, community, hunger/homelessness and disaster relief; and the program must positively impact communities where BJ’s Clubs are located. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

The Boeing Company believes that the health of a community is measured by the well being of all its citizens. They recognize the importance of supporting basic needs as fundamental to the health of the community. They are further committed to helping communities move toward long-term well-being and self-sufficiency by addressing larger, underlying issues. Through focused programmatic opportunities, leadership, and collaboration, the Boeing Company will support current basic needs of the community, providing resources for nutritious food, clothing consistent with the climate, protective shelter with reasonable comfort and safety, and access to emergency medical treatment; and promote long-term well-being and self-sufficiency, supporting areas such as mentoring, economic independence, physical independence, and nutrition and fitness. The company contributions program welcomes applications in five major areas: education, health and human services, arts and culture, civic and environment. Boeing accepts applications for not only cash grants (see guidelines below for each area), but also for in-kind donations and services. Requests submitted after October each year are not considered until January of the following year. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

Giving back to the communities where they live and work is one of Brinker International's core values. With a diverse variety of local fund-raising activities and corporate giving programs, Brinker and its restaurants contribute more than $3 million a year to a number of worthwhile charities. Brinker International's Charitable Committee must have the following information from organizations requesting donations: The exact amount requested and the specific purpose for the donation briefly summarized on 1-2 typewritten pages. The request should detail how the donations will be used; information about your organization, including proof of 501(c)(3) status and sources of funding; information, if any, concerning past or current involvement of Brinker International employees with the organization; and they may also ask for the organization's current Board of Directors, including their business and civic affiliations, as well as the organization's recent financial statements. Ongoing deadlines. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

Wellness Programs for Children Funded - The Build-A-Bear Workshop Children's Health and Wellness Grant Program, with funds from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations that focus on children's issues. The program primarily provides grants to the following types of organizations: childhood disease research foundations, organizations that promote child safety, and charities that serve children with special needs. Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year and reviewed in March and September. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

Build-A-Bear Workshop® guests often ask for help in supporting causes of great importance to their families. In 2003 the Build-A-Bear grant program began with support to children's cancer causes and quickly grew to include juvenile diabetes and autism. The Champ children's health and wellness grant program supports these important causes and many more! Champ is a special furry friend that gives back – examples of 501(c)(3) not for profit organizations that these grants support include: childhood disease research foundations; organizations that promote child safety; and charities that serve children with special needs. Letters of inquiry may be submitted any time. The Foundation’s staff will notify applicants within four weeks to discuss next steps in the grant process. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

The Cardinal Health Foundation was formed in 2001 as a focal point of Cardinal Health community-relations efforts. The Foundation's initial funding resulted from the merger of Allegiance Corporation with Cardinal Health. Supported by the global resources of the Cardinal Health family of companies and more than 55,000 employees around the world, the Foundation's mission is to support employees interests and to advance and fund programs that improve access to and delivery of health care services. The Foundation focuses their energy and resources on three primary program areas: employee volunteers and community involvement; healthy and livable communities; and health care partnerships. Specific themes derived from the company's values will guide Cardinal Health's support. They place greater focus on programs that fit the following criteria: improve the health, livability and vitality in communities where they have operations; utilize the core expertise of Cardinal Health, its employees and its partners to provide leadership and mobilize others; apply innovative solutions in collaboration with their businesses and/or other partners; offer opportunities for involvement by Cardinal Health employees; and demonstrate measurable results. Ongoing deadline. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

Carls Foundation
The principal purpose and mission of the foundation is to support children's welfare efforts that emphasize healthcare facilities and programs and the prevention/ treatment of hearing impairment. The foundation was founded by Bill Carls, who created Numatics, a leading worldwide manufacturer of industrial air valves. Other focus areas include recreational, educational and welfare programs, especially for children who are disadvantaged, and preservation of natural areas, open space, historic buildings and areas having special natural beauty or significance. The Carls Foundation has no formal application for grant requests. A letter of inquiry is not required and phone calls are welcome. In the past, all grants have been made to non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

The Ceres Foundation has decided to focus on programs that aim to produce permanent improvements in peoples' lives by means of short-term interventions. Such programs address acute problems that block people's chances at critical moments in their lives. Interventions may take a few months, or even a few years, but in the end they enable beneficiaries to overcome the obstacles in their way, and to shift their lives onto promising paths. The Ceres Foundation will favor applicants who can best demonstrate a tangible, direct connection between the services their programs provide and the positive shifts that take place in individuals' lives. They will also give preference to organizations whose chances of success can be significantly increased by our support. None of these criteria are absolute, and they are still in the process of defining their niche. However, these criteria imply that they are now less likely to support programs that provide educational enrichment, services for the handicapped, or activity centers for children — all highly worthwhile endeavors, but not within their scope. In 2004, the Foundation funded 15 grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

The mission of the Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) is to provide for and support inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and others around them to lead healthy, satisfying and enriched lives. To fulfill this mission the Foundation acts as grantmaker, innovator and volunteer for four main programs: Education, Children’s Advocacy, Medical Research & Issues and The Arts. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing deadline.

The Chatlos Foundation funds U.S. tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that provide service in the following areas of giving: bible colleges/seminaries (33% of total grant distribution); religions causes (30% of total grant distribution); medical concerns (26% of total grant distribution); liberal arts colleges (7% of total grant distribution); and social concerns (4% of total grant distribution). This last category applies to organizations that provide direct services such as child welfare, vocational training, prison alternatives, concerns for the aged and disabled, and crisis intervention. The Foundation stresses that placement of an organization within these categories is determined by the organization's overall mission rather than the project under consideration. There are no application deadlines; requests are reviewed quarterly. (GrantStation Insider)

The Child Welfare Foundation 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. The Foundations grants are awarded for one year. All grants must be completed between the period of January 1 - December 31 of the award year. In the past, grants have ranged from $1,500 to $70,000, and average approximately $22,000. Grants must have the potential of helping American children in a large geographic area (more than one state). Deadlines are ongoing.

The Chiron Foundation supports organizations engaged in disease prevention and treatment, patient education, health policy dialogue and advocacy on behalf of those with serious medical needs. Emphasis is given to the areas of cancer, infectious disease, vaccines and immunization services, and blood safety. Four imperatives guide our healthcare giving: Accelerating progress toward the prevention and cure or successful management of cancer through research, education, early detection and public-policy debate; Ensuring the availability and safety of the blood supply and promoting the highest standards of care for blood donors and recipients; Combating infectious disease through prevention-related programs, educational efforts, and therapeutics targeting at-risk populations, with emphasis on the special needs of children and families; and Supporting initiatives in the international medical community to provide vaccines and immunization services to protect at-risk populations, especially children, against the devastation of crippling and lethal diseases. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The Cigna Foundation believes that being a good corporate citizen means channeling their resources into programs that improve the quality of life for others. That's something they take very seriously; it's part of being "a business of caring." CIGNA and the CIGNA Foundation offer help in a number of ways... by providing grants and funds to qualified organizations, by sponsoring charitable causes and events and by simply contributing our time and energy wherever and whenever possible. The Foundation has identified four broad categories for grant consideration: Health and Human Services; Education; Community and Civic Affairs; and Culture and the Arts. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Cingular Wireless primarily supports community-based programs and organizations that address educational, cultural, and social issues that affect the quality of life in the communities where the company has a presence. Select national organizations are also supported. The company's areas of focus include assisting victims of domestic abuse and helping in times of disaster. Proposals should be project-specific rather than requests to underwrite operating, capital, or endowment budgets. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

WHAT: This funding announcement seeks to stimulate research on the decision-making processes made by persons faced with life-threatening illness. WHO: Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Eligible principal investigators must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out proposed research. WHEN: Multiple submission dates; See full announcement for details. AWARD AMOUNT: The number and size of the awards will depend on the number of applications received, their relative scientific merit, and the general availability of funds. CONTACT INFORMATION: See full announcement. LINK TO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-101.html

Since 1972, the Colgate Youth for America Program has recognized outstanding community service projects by local clubs and troops of six major youth organizations across the United States: Girl Scouts of the USA, Boy Scouts of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Girls Incorporated, Camp Fire Boys and Girls, and National 4-H Council. Winning projects have focused on such programs as environmental preservation, adult literacy, community restoration, food and clothing donation programs, foster care, senior citizen outreach and substance abuse prevention. With more than 300 winners selected annually, over $5.5 million has been awarded to local clubs and troops in the program's 29-year history. Ongoing deadline.

This program provides formula funding to states for the purpose of supporting public transportation in areas of less than 50,000 population. It is apportioned in proportion to each State’s non-urbanized population. Funding may be used for capital, operating, State administration, and project administration expenses. Each state prepares an annual program of projects, which must provide for fair and equitable distribution of funds within the states, including Indian reservations, and must provide for maximum feasible coordination with transportation services assisted by other Federal sources. The goals of the non-urbanized formula program are: 1) to enhance the access of people in non-urbanized areas to health care, shopping, education, employment, pubic services, and recreation; 2) to assist in the maintenance, development, improvement, and use of public transportation systems in rural and small urban areas; 3) to encourage and facilitate the most efficient use of all Federal funds used to provide passenger transportation in non-urbanized areas through the coordination of programs and services; 4) to assist in the development and support of intercity bus transportation; and 5) to provide for the participation of private transportation providers in non-urbanized transportation to the maximum extent feasible. Funds may be used for capital, operating, and administrative assistance to state agencies, local public bodies, and nonprofit organizations (including Indian tribes and groups), and operators of public transportation services. The state must use 15 percent of its annual apportionment to support intercity bus service, unless the Governor certifies that these needs of the state are adequately met. Projects to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Clean Air Act, or bicycle access projects, may be funded at 90 percent Federal match. The maximum FTA share for operating assistance is 50 percent of the net operating costs. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Their mission is to improve the quality of life in communities where ConAgra Foods employees work and live. They focus their resources in these areas: Arts and Culture; Civic and Community Betterment; Education; Health and Human Services; Hunger, Nutrition and Food Safety. ConAgra Foods is a multi-faceted company operating in many communities across the United States. Because of ConAgra Foods' major commitment to fighting child hunger in America, there is limited funding available for other new initiatives. Grant proposals will be accepted, however, from organizations meeting these criteria: organization must have IRS 501(c)3 tax-exempt status; organization must have been in existence for at least one year; organization or project must provide a solution for specific community needs; and organization must be well-managed, fiscally responsible and demonstrate success in meeting goals. To find out if your organization has a ConAgra Foods facility nearby, please consult your local phone directory or contact your Chamber of Commerce. Recent grants were awarded in the range of $25 0 $310,000, however, most awards are under $5,000. Proposals must be received by the last working day of January, April, July, and October. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

Delta supports programs that promote youth in three key areas: wellness, leadership development and cultural advocacy. Through financial means and support from their work force volunteers, Delta is preparing youth from many backgrounds and cultures to lead and enjoy the unprecedented opportunities of the 21st century. In the area of wellness, Delta funds programs that promote the health and well-being of youth. They aim to ensure a healthy start in life by supporting organizations that address some of society’s most formidable youth and childhood diseases; in leadership development, Delta supports programs that help young people develop strong character, leadership skills and positive self-esteem, as well as programs teaching personal development, conflict resolution and team building; and in cultural advocacy, they promote organizations and programs that help us embrace our differences and enrich our understanding of diverse peoples and cultures. This entails a broad range of interests. They support developing country initiatives, diversity education, and cultural arts. To accomplish their mission, Delta commits over $16 million annually to four Signature Partners and other worthy organizations. Also, Delta supports and promotes employee volunteer efforts through their Community Partners program. With their contributions of time, talent and funding, they contribute to the well-being of the more than 300 communities they serve. In 2002, Delta awarded more than $3 million to various organizations, ranging from $2,000 to $1 million each. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

WHAT: This funding announcement seeks to promote innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity. WHO: Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Eligible principal investigators must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out proposed research. WHEN: Multiple submission dates; See full announcement for details. AWARD AMOUNT: The number and size of the awards will depend on the number of applications received, their relative scientific merit, and the general availability of funds. CONTACT INFORMATION: See full announcement. LINK TO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-104.html

The Draper Richards Foundation will award six fellowships to leaders and entrepreneurs who wish to establish their own nonprofit organizations to promote social causes. Prospective organizations should focus on areas with national or global interest, including, but not limited to, health, youth and families, and education. Accepted fellows will receive funding of $100,000 for three years and strategic and organizational assistance in launching their nonprofit. Fellows are expected to submit quarterly milestone reports to the Draper Foundation's director. Persons considering applying must be based in the U.S. and intend to create a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed when received. Link: http://www.jointogether.org/news/funding/opportunities/2006/draper-richards-fellowship-to.html

The Dynegy Foundation has created a new approach to fund children's charities and organizations. They have developed a line of products that provide children with value-oriented instruction while generating funds for children's charities. Projects in the areas of children’s health, safety, or social, educational, and recreational needs are funded by Dynegy. All nonprofit children’s charities are eligible. Ongoing deadline.

Eaton Corporation

The company supports programs that reduce the physical, economic and psychological barriers to self-sufficiency for low-income individuals, families and communities. Funding is targeted to social and physical needs for life sustenance (food, clothing, and shelter) and empowerment (education, employment, etc.). Eaton supports K - 12 programs, particularly math and science programs. Deadline is ongoing.

Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
For three decades, The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation has sought to improve the lives of people in poverty. It currently focuses on advancing opportunities for low-income youth (ages 9 to 24) in the United States. In 2000, it transformed its grant-making to provide growth and capacity-building capital to exemplary organizations that have evidence of the effectiveness of their youth services. It believes that significant and long-term investments in proven organizations with growth potential are a highly efficient and effective way to meet urgent needs. The Foundation's aim is to help develop and expand a pool of organizations that can serve thousands more low-income youth each year with proven programs. Its investments are designed to help youth-serving nonprofits achieve organizational sustainability on a significant scale. Achieving sustainability requires succeeding in three critical areas: organizational strength, financial viability, and program quality and evaluation. The Foundation funds organizations that help young people: 1. Improve their educational skills and academic achievement; 2. Prepare for the world of work and make the transition to employment and economic independence; and/or 3. Avoid high-risk behaviors such as drug abuse, violence, and teen pregnancy. Although the Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications, it invites organizations that think they may qualify for support to complete the Foundation's online Youth Organizations Survey Form. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Educational Foundation of America

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the environment, the crisis of human overpopulation and reproductive freedom, Native Americans, arts, education, medicine, and human services. Important characteristics considered by Educational Foundation of America (EFA) are an organization's record of achievement, intended broad impact, sound financial practices, increasing independence, and correspondence with EFA objectives. The Educational Foundation of America makes grants to qualifying non-profit organizations that have tax-exempt status and those that are not private foundations as defined in the Internal Revenue Code. EFA provides grants for specific projects. It does not provide funds for endowment or endowed faculty chairs, building/capital programs, religious purposes, grants to individuals, annual fund-raising campaigns, indirect costs, overhead or general support. The Foundation prefers not to fund projects located outside the United States. Current funding is approximately $4 million per year with the average grant in the range of $5,000 to $50,000. Ongoing deadlines.

Elderly and Hospice Programs Funded
HCR Manor Care Foundation
The mission of the HCR Manor Care Foundation is to enhance the quality of life in the communities served by HCR Manor Care through support of nonprofit organizations who share the company's vision for improving quality of life for seniors, individuals requiring post-acute services, and those needing hospice and palliative care. The Foundation's efforts are focused on sustaining dignity, independence, and a sense of well-being through support of research, education, and community-based service programs. Preference is given to organizations whose service area coincides with the HCR Manor Care Corporation's operations in 33 states. Visit the HCR Manor Care corporate website at www.hcr-manorcare.com for company facility locations. Application deadlines are April 1 and October 1, annually. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, organized in 1968, is a nonprofit corporation made possible by the profits of Eli Lilly and Company. It is the major source of the company's financial support for nonprofit organizations. The foundation is funded annually by the company based upon an average of consolidated income before taxes over the previous three years. The formula is designed to annually place Lilly among the top 10 most generous companies in the world. Eli Lilly and Company and its foundation direct the company's philanthropic efforts through product donations, matching gifts and discretionary gifts. Cash contributions from the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation are strategically focused within two broad categories. Sixty percent of funds allocated for discretionary giving is directed to not-for-profit groups aligned with company interests. The remaining 40 percent is allocated for discretionary gifts in Indianapolis and several other communities where Lilly has a significant employee base. Requests for support are accepted throughout the year. Requests that fit within the areas of interest are reviewed two times a year. The qualifying requests received between January 1 and June 30 are reviewed in the third quarter and those that best meet the criteria are selected for payments that are made in the fourth quarter. Qualifying requests received between July 1 and December 31 are reviewed in the first quarter of the following year and those selected will receive payment in the second quarter. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

WHAT: This Program Announcement calls for research studies on the relationships among social environments, individual behaviors, and the incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS in populations. WHO: Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply. Eligible principal investigators must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out proposed research. WHEN: Multiple submission dates; See full announcement for details. AWARD AMOUNT: The number and size of the awards will depend on the number of applications received, their relative scientific merit, and the general availability of funds. CONTACT INFORMATION: See full announcement. LINK TO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-114.html

ESA Foundation

The ESA Foundation is dedicated to supporting positive programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of America's youth. The Foundation seeks to harness the collective power of the interactive entertainment industry to create positive social impact in our communities. The interactive entertainment industry supports geographically diverse projects and programs that benefit American youth of all races and denominations and both genders. The ESA Foundation is limited in the number of projects that we can support. To receive funding, an organization making a grant request must meet the following criteria: be tax-exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code; seek funding for a specific project or program that is or will be in two or more states and serves youths ages 7-18; and provide youth programs in one or more of the following areas: Skills & Personal Development, General Health & Welfare, Risk Behavior Prevention, Education, or Multimedia arts/ technology related or applied. April 15 (annually) is the deadline for projects starting in the upcoming calendar year. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Faith in Action programs bring together religious congregations of all faiths, and other community organizations such as hospices, clinics, and hospitals, in a common mission to provide volunteer care to their neighbors in need. Faith in Action is an interfaith volunteer caregiving program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, which makes grants to local groups representing many faiths who volunteer to work together to care for their neighbors who have long-term illnesses or disabilities. The Foundation has committed $100 million to expand the Faith in Action national movement. Faith in Action offers start-up grants up to $35,000 for a 30-month period to help communities organize new coalitions for volunteer caregiving. Ongoing deadlines. (Source: Norris Consulting).

The F.B. Heron Foundation is a private, grant making institution dedicated to supporting organizations with a track record of building wealth within low-income communities. The Foundation was created in 1992 with the mission of helping people and communities to help themselves. Towards this end, the Foundation provides grants to and investments in organizations that promote the following five wealth creation strategies for low-income families in urban and rural communities in the U.S.: advancing home ownership; supporting enterprise development; reducing the barriers to full participation in the economy by providing quality child care; employing comprehensive community development approaches with a strong focus on the wealth-creation strategies; and increasing access to capital. Believing that successful efforts reflect the needs and strengths of the people that they serve, the Foundation prefers to support community-based organizations that demonstrate tangible results. Most grants range from $25,000 to $50,000. There is no deadline for a 2 – 3 page letter of inquiry. If interested, the Foundation will contact organizations for a full proposal. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The mission of the FedEx Global Community Relations department is to actively support the communities they serve and strengthen their global reputation through strategic investment of their people, resources and network. Corporate resources include financial contributions, in-kind shipping services and volunteer services of employees. Written requests are accepted year-round and are generally reviewed within three weeks of receipt. FedEx prefers to contribute for specific program needs rather than for special events or capital campaigns. Core giving areas include emergency and disaster relief, pedestrian and child safety, critical community needs, education, health, and human services. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

Established in October of 1998, the Finish Line Youth Foundation encourages Sport.Life.Style in America's youth. Finish Line believes providing funding and assistance for education, sports and exercise will consistently propel kids in the right direction. These athletic and wellness programs place importance on living a healthy lifestyle, bolstering their confidence and leadership skills, and teaching them the importance of teamwork. Finish Line Youth Foundation strives to enrich the communities in which it operates. Organizations interested in applying must meet the following standards: registered as a 501 (c) (3) tax status; primary focus on assisting children and young adults 18 and under; concentration on athletics or wellness; and benefit communities from which the donations were generated or be located in the areas Finish Line serves. Requests for support must be submitted in writing on organization letterhead. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The mission of the GSK/Tums Grant Program is to assist fire departments-in-need secure essential equipment. Through the generous donation of GSK/Tums and partnerships with Firefighter Combat Challenge sponsors and their "Combat Cash" program, qualifying fire departments are able to acquire needed equipment through matching grants. To qualify, the applying organization must be a bona fide fire department with 501 (c)(3) status, show a legitimate need for the requested equipment, and a documented inability to purchase requested equipment because of funding shortfalls. Further, the organization must establish the ability to obtain additional funding to match or exceed the amount requested as a requirement of obtaining grant money. Applications will NOT be considered without matching funds that at least equal the amount requested. Grant awards will not exceed $10,000. Ongoing deadlines. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The Food Lion Charitable Foundation provides support for nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the communities in the Eastern U.S. served by Food Lion stores. (Visit the company's website at www.foodlion.com to access the "Store Locator.") The Foundation's general grant-making categories include primary and secondary education, feeding the hungry, and local charitable organizations. Preference is given to organizations that involve company employees. Grant requests are accepted at any time and are reviewed quarterly. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

On Nov. 30, 2005 Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced the availability of at least $1 million in grants for public and private entities, nonprofit, community and faith-based organizations to improve awareness of USDA's Food Stamp Program for low-income households. "These grants will help to ensure that the working poor, immigrants and elderly are accessing food stamp benefits," said Johanns. "These grants build upon President Bush's commitment to increase access to federal grants under his Community and Faith-Based Initiative," said Johanns. "Private, nonprofit groups, including faith-based and community organizations, play an important role in helping those in need to learn about and access critical nutrition assistance." USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) plans to award at least $1 million to community and faith-based organizations or public agencies, other than food stamp state and local agencies, to conduct outreach to potential food stamp participants. Grantees will implement community-based outreach strategies that educate people about the nutrition benefits of food stamps and how to apply. USDA encourages community and faith-based organizations to participate in this competition. The solicitation includes checklists, templates, tools and lists of resources to assist potential applicants complete their proposals. The Food Stamp Program, administered by FNS, is the cornerstone of federal nutrition assistance programs and provides crucial support to working poor and needy households. The program serves more than 25 million people per month, and currently reaches about 56 percent of those who are eligible to receive benefits. Food stamp benefits provide a boost to local economies since every dollar in new food stamp benefits generates nearly twice that in community spending. On Jan. 29, 2001, the president created the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives along with similar offices within federal agencies that work together to ensure faith and community-based organizations have the opportunity to assist America's neediest families and individuals. The solicitation can be found online at http://www.grants.gov or on the FNS website at www.fns.usda.gov/grants.

Gardener’s Supply Company gives cash or products to gardening, sustainable agriculture, food, environmental and hunger-related causes. They require that all requests be in writing on the letterhead of your organization. Please limit your letter to just one page, and include your project or organization's mission and the specific donation request. Ongoing deadline.

The Foundation’s mission focuses on infants and young children. Accordingly, 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 or health intervention and have defined outcome parameters. Generally, competitive requests will be focused on particular projects in furtherance of the Foundation’s mission and goal of supporting nutrition or health-related interventions to improve infant health and development. Foundation grants are not typically ongoing. Supported projects should have beginnings and endings, reasonable periods during which measurable progress or outcomes are accomplished. The impact of Foundation funding should be detailed, so that the infusion of new or outside funding can be seen to have some positive influence on the progress or outcome of the project. Grants are limited to three years in length. While there is no policy affecting the dollar amounts of Foundation grants, there are some practical considerations. Projects requiring small grants (generally under $50,000) are typically local in scope and impact, and therefore may not be within the scope of national funding initiatives. Large requests (greater than $1 million) may exceed available Foundation resources. Grant awards are approved in May and November. Initial letters of inquiry are accepted at any time but should be submitted no later than 5 months prior to these award dates. For the May round submit letters prior to December 1; for the November round submit letters prior to June 1. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Glaser Progress Foundation

The Glaser Progress Foundation aims through its grant-making to build a more just, sustainable and humane world. The Foundation has chosen to create strategic initiatives in four program areas: how we measure progress; how we address the global HIV/AIDS pandemic; how we ensure diversity of voices in our media; and how we treat animals. As a general rule, the Foundation awards grants to established organizations with a national focus, strong history of success and recognized leadership within its field. Applications are accepted throughout the year. For more information visit the website listed above.

The Goodrich Corporation Foundation was formed in 1988. The Foundation's principal was established through a contribution by Goodrich Corporation. The Foundation provides support to charitable organizations serving the needs of the public in Goodrich Corporation's United States headquarters and plant communities, to selected educational institutions, and to selected national groups. The Foundation makes charitable grants in four categories: Education; Arts and Culture; Civic and Community; Health and Human Services/United Way. Charitable contributions are made only to organizations defined as "tax exempt" under Section 501 (c)(3) by the Internal Revenue Service. The Foundation will generally allocate its annual charitable giving according to the following percentages: Education: 30% - 40%; Arts and Culture: 15% - 25%; Civic and Community: 15% - 25%; and Health and Human Services/United Way: 20% - 30%. Preference shall be accorded requests for projects or programs in areas having a significant number of employees, employees serving on boards of charitable organizations or other noticeable Goodrich Corporation presence. Ongoing deadline.

Established in 1994, the Green Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation that awards grants for both operating and program support. The foundation's mission is to uncover new opportunities, encourage growth, and ultimately effect positive change within those institutions that best reflect the foundation's core focus areas and the communities they serve. Not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for funding in the following areas: arts; education; and health and scientific research. Most of the foundation's grantmaking is limited to institutions that serve the Los Angeles community; however, the foundation will consider institutions beyond this geographic boundary that have the potential to impact communities statewide or nationally. To be eligible for foundation funding, an applicant organization must be classified by the IRS as a public charity and tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Ongoing deadline.

The Guidant Foundation provides financial support for charitable and educational programs that lead to improved quality of life for patients who are at risk or suffer from cardiovascular disease. In addition, the Foundation will fund the dissemination of information of public benefit regarding cardiovascular disease and relevant therapy for at risk patients. The Foundation will focus grants in the areas of education, health care, community, and human service in communities in which Guidant Corporation has employees and to leading health care institutions that provide educational services. In 2000, nearly $6.5 million was distributed to community organizations. Ongoing deadline.

Harry Chapin believed the issue of world hunger was one that could be eradicated in a lifetime, and his tireless pursuit of that goal was obvious. The Harry Chapin Foundation exists to help concerned, private citizens get involved. The Foundation will focus its funding program in the following areas: community education programs to identify community needs and mobilize resources to meet them, fostering social and economic justice; arts in education programs and other approaches to educating young people to create a healthier and more peaceful world; agricultural programs that support the preservation of individually-owned farms and support for citizen organizations that promote equitable food production and distribution; and environmental programs that promote a safe and sustainable environment. Grants are made for a one- (1) year period. In some instances, grant renewals are considered but are never automatic. Grants are never awarded for more than three consecutive years. Grant sizes range from a few hundred dollars to a maximum of $10,000. Ongoing deadline. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The Hasbro Children's Foundation supports innovative health, education, and social services programs that share the Foundation's key values: caring, opportunity, and joy. Local, national, and replication/expansion grants are available, ranging from $500 to $35,000+ over one to three years. Ongoing deadline.

Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization supports policy analysis, research, evaluation and demonstration projects that provide policy leaders timely information on health care policy and financing issues. This Call for Proposals is intended to support projects that examine significant issues and interventions related to health care financing and organization and their effects on health care costs, quality and access; and explore or test major new ways to finance and organize health care that have the potential to improve access to more affordable and higher quality health services. Application Deadline: Open More details and how to apply

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is now accepting letters of intent for its 14th annual Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research. The awards seek applicants willing to examine the "underlying values, historical evolution, and interplay among the social, economic, and political forces that shape health, health care, and health policy in the United States," as well as engender new perspectives on workforce issues, policymaking, and better organization of health-care services and existing personnel. As many as ten grantees will receive 24- to 36-month grants, worth up to $275,000 each. A wide variety of disciplines, from sociology and political science, to demography and engineering, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be affiliated with an institution of higher learning or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to be eligible. http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfplist.jsp

HealthWell Foundation
The HealthWell Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization that helps individuals afford prescription medications they are taking for specific illnesses. The Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible patients to cover certain out-of-pocket health care costs, including: prescription drug coinsurance, co-payments, and deductibles; health insurance premiums; and other selected out-of-pocket health care costs. The HealthWell Foundationtakes into account an individual's financial, medical, and insurance situation when determining who is eligible for assistance. Financial criteria are based on multiples of the federal poverty level, which takes into account a family's size. Families with incomes up to four times the federal poverty level may qualify. The foundation also considers the cost of living in a particular city or state. The Foundation asks for the patient's diagnosis, which must be verified by a physician signature, and the patient must receive treatment dispensed in the United States. Individuals covered by private insurance, employer-sponsored plans, Medicare or Medicaid may also be eligible. The Foundation grants assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to the extent that funding is available. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

The Herbalife Family Foundation provides financial assistance to non-profit organizations around the world dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Herbalife Family Foundation welcomes the opportunity to consider making contributions to organizations and programs that: improve nutrition, support children and families, support children and families, provide early intervention, provide early intervention, correct problem behavior and enhance self-esteem, prevent substance abuse, prevent physical/emotional abuse, create better home environments, and promote physical/emotional health. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

The Home Depot is committed to giving back to the communities where its associates and customers live and work. To make a significant impact, they concentrate our efforts on affordable housing, at-risk youth, the environment, and disaster preparedness and relief. Grant proposals are accepted throughout the year but annual plans are formulated each winter for major projects. *Please click on "Community Involvement" on the company’s home page for further information.

The Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation promotes a sustainable and just social and natural system by supporting grassroots organizations and movements committed to this goal. The Foundation provides support to organizations nationwide in the following funding categories: Protecting the Health and Environment of Communities Threatened by Toxics; Advancing Environmental Justice; Promoting a Sustainable Agricultural and Food System; and Ensuring Quality Reproductive Health Care as a Human Right. The Foundation also provides grants to organizations in New York City through the Fostering an Environmentally Sustainable New York City funding category. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

The JM Foundation awards grants in the areas of health and rehabilitation and education and public policy research. Requests are reviewed within 1 month of receipt. The foundation’s board members meet in May and October to review proposals and make funding decisions. Write to: Carl Helstrom, JM Foundation, 60 E 42nd St., Suite 1651, New York, NY 10165 for more information. Ongoing deadline.

John M. Lloyd Foundation
The John M. Lloyd Foundation amplifies its funding through flexibility in supporting novel, entrepreneurial projects that have a high likelihood of affecting social change with regard to HIV/AIDS. The Foundation prefers projects that have promise of making a significant impact and those which are new and innovative. The Foundation gives added preference to the development of programs that will significantly amplify the dollar amount of the grant. The grant limit of the Foundation is $20,000. Organizations may submit only one concept letter per year. The Foundation gives preference to organizations and projects that advocate for evidence-based policies, those that mobilize awareness and support for AIDS programs, and those that employ innovation to battle the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Thanks to the generosity of their many Funding Partners there are ongoing opportunities to build new, safe playgrounds across the continent. They are currently doing outreach to locate potential Community Partners in cities and towns all across North America for playgrounds to be built in 2005. Ideal Community Partners are usually child-serving, non-profit organizations but could be community development organizations, neighborhood coalitions, charter schools, or any organization that can mobilize a volunteer force and is in need of a playground. When a Community Partner is selected they will: receive 2 months of step-by-step guidance from a KaBOOM! Project Manager on planning and building a playground, receive a 4 book Tool Kit to help you plan your perfect playground from start to finish, benefit from a community building experience, work with a KaBOOM! Project Manager to develop a maintenance plan for the care of your new playground, acquire the skills needed to undertake future community projects on your own, and build an amazing playground with the help of 200 volunteers, all in ONE DAY! Ideal Community Partner candidates will serve children from low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds; own and provide land for the playground (at least a 50’ x 50’ space is ideal); agree to own, insure and maintain the playground for the lifetime of the playground; are able to raise and contribute up to $10,000 cash towards the cost of equipment; provide food, water, and restroom facilities for the volunteers on build day; recruit 15 parent, community and staff volunteers to participate in planning committees; recruit 50 – 100 parent and community volunteers to help build the playground in one day; and demonstrate enthusiasm, excitement and commitment to planning a community revitalization project. Ongoing deadline, however, projects are funded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The Kaiser Permanente Cares for Communities Program provides support to nonprofit organizations that focus on community health in the locations the company serves, as well as national nonprofit organizations that address the company's grant-making priorities. The company’s grant-making priorities include: vulnerable populations, evidence based medicine, education, and public policy. Kaiser Permanente is vitally concerned about disparities in health care, especially among racial and ethnic minorities, and much of the company's grant-making focuses on reducing these disparities. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above to access the funding guidelines for your geographic area. (Source: GrantStation)

For more than 20 years, Kraft has been committed to ending hunger in America, as part of the Kraft Community Nutrition Program. Through two signature initiatives, The Kraft Food Rescue Initiative and The Kraft Seafood Initiative, Kraft has awarded 320 grants totaling more than $17 million to hunger organizations in more than 45 states. All this adds up to more than 443 million servings of nutritious food going to the hungry. The Kraft Food Rescue Initiative seeks and supports programs that allow hunger organizations to feed more people by building a food bank's infrastructure with refrigeration, transportation or other necessary equipment. The goal is to develop the capacity of food banks to collect and distribute larger volumes of highly nutritious fruit and vegetables and/or prepared and perishable food. Ongoing deadline. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

The mission of the Kresge Foundation is to strengthen nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that advance the well-being of humanity. The Foundation concentrates its programming on capital campaigns as a key opportunity for the growth of nonprofit organizations addressing a wide range of areas, including education, the arts, health, and human services. Through the Capital Challenge Grant Program, support is provided for building construction or renovation, the purchase of real estate, and the purchase of major equipment. The Foundation also offers support to nonprofit organizations through the Green Building Initiative and the Detroit Initiative. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above for program details and application guidelines. (Source: GrantStation)

The Kroger Co. contributed nearly $126 million to local communities and non-profit organizations in 2004 as part of its Neighbor to Neighbor charitable giving program. These contributions – which averaged $10 million per month – included donations made by Kroger customers and associates, the Company's three foundations, associates, and funds raised through in-store events and promotions. More than 25,000 local schools, hunger relief agencies, youth programs and non-profit organizations in communities where Kroger operates stores or manufacturing facilities received financial support from the Company. Kroger focuses its charitable giving in several key areas: hunger relief; K-12 education; grassroots service organizations; and women's health. In addition, Kroger supports organizations that promote the advancement of women and minorities, and the Salvation Army and American Red Cross. Funding is limited to those areas where Kroger has operations (www.kroger.com for a complete list of locations). Ongoing deadline. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

Liberty Mutual has a long history of quietly supporting the community. In 2003, they brought more structure to their effort by launching the Liberty Mutual Foundation. The foundation’s primary focus is education, and health and human services. They also support mentoring programs, cultural organizations, and access to health care for low-income individuals. The Liberty Mutual Foundation contributes the bulk of its funding to organizations or programs that serve the Greater Boston area where the company has its headquarters. The Liberty Mutual Group also supports organizations in other communities where they have employees and customers. Ongoing deadline. (Source: Norris Consulting)

Established in 1994 by M·A·C Cosmetics, the M·A·C AIDS Fund supports men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. Introducing its first VIVA GLAM lipstick that same year, M·A·C decided that every cent of the selling price of the VIVA GLAM lipsticks would go to the M·A·C AIDS Fund. With a total of four VIVA GLAM lipsticks now sold worldwide, and through the annual Kids Helping Kids Card Program, M·A·C Cosmetics has provided over $30 million to date for the M·A·C AIDS Fund. The M·A·C AIDS Fund is the heart and soul of the company -- with its employees giving their time, energy and talent to help those affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide. The foundation provides funding to non-profit HIV/AIDS organizations and programs for basic needs, such as food, clothing, housing or shelter (short-term or transitional); direct services related to healthcare, social services, transportation (for medical visits, outpatient visits and other social services), and health-related recreational activities, and programs that bring HIV/AIDS education, awareness and prevention to public attention. Ongoing deadline.

Mattel Children's Foundation
The Mattel Children's Foundation's mission is to better the lives of children in need. Through the Domestic Grants Program, nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. that directly serve children in need will be eligible for grants in amounts of $5,000 to $25,000. Organizations that align with Mattel's philanthropic priorities listed below receive priority: 1) Supporting the health of children, with particular emphasis on promoting active lifestyles. 2) Increasing access to education for underserved children and supporting innovative strategies to promote literacy. 3) Promoting the self-esteem of girls through age 12. Preference will be given to organizations that have an annual operating budget of less than $1,000,000 and are not affiliated with a national organization, and organizations that have at least two years of experience. In 2006, applications will be accepted from January 1 through April 7 and July 1 through September 30. Visit the website listed above for more information. (Source: GrantStation)

The May Department Stores Company Foundation's activities are a reflection of our commitment to the communities in which they operate. They support a wide range of organizations that meet basic human needs for food, shelter and health, offer educational opportunities, that enhance local cultural life, and strengthen our communities and make them more desirable places to live and to work. In fiscal 2000, the Foundation contributed $15.2 million to more than 2,000 nonprofit organizations, primarily in the communities where they operate. Ongoing deadline.

The purpose of The McKenzie Foundation is to encourage and support non-profit programs primarily in the areas of education, health, human services, and cultural and environmental concerns. Faced with the task of translating these broad-reaching goals into a more focused set of grant guidelines, the Board has selected four initiatives that will shape its grant making for the next few years: early childhood development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. The Foundation has chosen these four initiatives for its initial years of grant making because of its fundamental belief that assisting families is one of the most effective and lasting ways to strengthen communities. The McKenzie Foundation supports opportunities and experiences that enrich learning for all ages. Special consideration will be given to charitable efforts that inspire excellence and encourage personal development. Nearly $500,000 was awarded in 2002, ranging in size from $600 - $60,000. Ongoing deadline. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

Giving back to the communities where they work and live is the goal of McKesson Community Relations Department and the McKesson Foundation. Together we work to support community agencies, employee volunteers and education. Healthcare for at-risk youth is the primary focus of our charitable giving. With some $4 million in annual grants, the McKesson Foundation would like to see that no child goes without the medicine or treatment they need. Ongoing deadline.

MDU Resources Foundation - Variety of Community Programs Funded
The MDU Resources Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the MDU Resources Group, primarily supports nonprofit organizations in the geographic areas throughout the U.S. where member companies conduct business. The Foundation's primary areas of interest include: health and human services; education, including private secondary and higher education institutions; civic and community activities; culture and the arts; and the environment, including projects that promote the wise use of resources. Applications are accepted throughout the year. For more information visit the website listed above.

Through the Medicaid Managed Care Program, a national initiative of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS) provides training and technical assistance to states, health plans, and consumer organizations to help strengthen publicly financed managed care. CHCS also provides a limited amount of grant funding to develop and promote best practices to build organizational capacity and improve the quality of health care for individuals enrolled in Medicaid or SCHIP managed care programs. Under a competitive review process, CHCS will fund selected proposals of up to $100,000 from state Medicaid and SCHIP agencies, health plans, consumer organizations, health services researchers, and policy analysts for best practice projects. These should identify or develop and test operationally relevant, innovative practices that address one or more of CHCS' key areas of interest. Areas of CHCS interest include: improving clinical quality for chronic conditions, especially in the areas of asthma, diabetes, and obesity; improving care coordination for children and adults with multiple chronic illnesses, including mental health and substance abuse; decreasing health disparities for minority populations; building new models of long-term care for Medicaid and dual eligible consumers; and creating performance-based purchasing strategies. Best Practices Grant proposals should be submitted through the online application. Ongoing deadline. Click on the grant title for additional information. (SOURCE: Norris Consulting)

At Medtronic, their mission is to alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. This mission extends to their grant making, where they give top priority to programs that support and empower people with chronic disease and those that serve socioeconomically disadvantaged people. The Foundation supports health programs in three areas: Patient Link partners with patient associations worldwide to educate, support and advocate on behalf of patients and their families; HeartRescue saves lives that would otherwise be lost to sudden cardiac arrest by supporting prevention, early defibrillation program, and survivor support programs in communities around the world; and Health in the Community supports programs that improve the health of socioeconomically disadvantaged people in communities. Only organizations with 501(c)(3) status (an IRS determination letter verifying that status is required with each application) are eligible for funding. Ongoing deadlines. (SOURCE: N