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Funding Opportunities
Below are websites for those seeking funding for community and economic development activities, as well as technological capacity building. Please give us feedback. We'd like to know what sites are useful or not, and of others we've missed (maryhelen@cndc2.org). INDEX
Recently Announced Funding Opportunities
Google invites applications for its Google Grants program. Google grants is an advertising program that harnesses the power of Google's flagship advertising product, AdWords, to nonprofits seeking to inform and engage their constituents online. Google Grant recipients use their award of free AdWords advertising on Google.com to raise awareness and increase traffic. Each organization awarded a Google Grant receives at least three months of in-kind advertising. Applications are accepted every quarter. For more information, see http://www.google.com/grants.
CharityAdvantage is accepting proposals for NP Online Action, a $4.2 million technology product and service program to improve technology and web-related activities for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations. The application deadline is open. For more information, see http://www.charityadvantage.com. Philanthropy and Foundation Resources The Adobe Action Grant program provides one-time cash only grants for general operating and program support through a quarterly online application process. The company gives in two focus areas: 1) creativity in education and 2) commitment to community. Applications are due September 30 and on various other dates. See Adobe Grants for more information. People's Bancorp, Inc. has formed People's Bancorp Foundation, Inc. seeking to enhance the quality of life for individuals served by organizations located in the communities served by People's Bank. The foundation's contributions will be used to meet the needs of all segments of the community, especially low- and moderate-income households, businesses, and neighborhoods. There is an open deadline for applications. See People's Bank Foundation, Inc. for more information. The National Trust Small Deal Fund has been developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation's for-profit subsidiary. The Fund invests in very small historical tax credit projects generating from $200,000 to $650,000 in tax credit equity. For more information, see http://www.nationaltrust.org. The Grantee Exchange Fund makes small grants to encourage social change organizations to seek echnical assistance from one another and to build regional and national networks. see http://www.commoncounsel.org for more information. Nike's Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants of up to $50,000 to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks. The program distributes approximately $200,000 in matching grants each year. Organizations applying for funds must demonstrate a need for running track refurbishment or construction. Applicant organizations must employ at least one full-time staff person and maintain a viable track program serving boys and girls aged 14-18. Bowerman Track Renovation Program funds must be matched in some amount by other contributors. Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis through May 31, 2009. For more information, see http://www.nike.com/mikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman 7-Eleven's Community Outreach supports programs in communities where its stores operate, with particular focus on education for workforce development, language education, programs for at-risk or disadvantaged youth, multicultural understanding, crime prevention, and hunger relief. For more information and guidelines, see http://www.7-eleven.com/about/outreachprograms.asp. WHO Foundation supports projects and programs addressing health, education and social service needs. See http://whofoundation.org. Local Answers helps strengthen disadvantaged ommunites by funding local, small-scale, time-limited projects that help communities build skills and capacity to identify opportunities and take action. See http://www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au. The Graham Foundation offers grants to support activities focused on architecture and the build environment, and that lead to public dissemination of ideas. See http://www.grahamfoundation.org for more information. The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation supports projects that focus on cultivating a renewed, healthier, and more vigorous sense of citizenship among the American people, and among peoples of other nations, as well. For more information, see http://www.bradleyfdn.org. The Kresge Foundation provides grants to support planning costs associated with designing environmentally sustainable buildings. The foundation also provides workshops and educational materials for nonprofits as part of its Green Building Initiative. For more information, see http://www.kresge.org. The Washington Mutual Foundation provides capacity building, capital and general operating grants to support organizations developing affordable housing. For more information, see www.wamu.com/about/community/support/givingguidelines/givingguidelines.htm The Bollinger Foundation gives financial assistance for the education and support of children who have lost a parent or guardian. Consideration is given only to families where the deceased or surviving parent or guardian worked in the field of public housing, community development, or economic development. Grants are awarded based on a family's need. See http://www.bollingerfoundation.org for more information.
Microsoft's Unlimited Potential is a recently-launched global initiative focused on providing technology skills for disadvantaged individuals through community-based technology and learning centers (CTLCs). More than $1 billion has been committed to the initiative over the next five years. Initial funding will help CTLCs hire and train technology instructors, and subsequent phases will see the creation of an online global support network that delivers technology curriculum, research, tools, and help-desk services to CTLCs worldwide. The application period is open. For more information, see http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/apply/guideliens.asp. NPower (http://www.npower.org/), a national network of local nonprofits that help other nonprofits use technology to better serve their communities, and AT&T Wireless have launched a new partnership aimed at educating and inspiring nonprofits on how to put the power of wireless technology to work to enhance community services. Part of this partnership is the AT&T Wireless Community Connections Award, a nationally competitive grant program designed to give nonprofits the resources to apply wireless technology in ways that help them improve their effectiveness. The grant program has three main goals: to improve public safety or enhance communications among family members through creative uses of wireless technology; to support nonprofits using wireless technology to expand the reach and impact of their services; and to highlight how AT&T Wireless' technology, where appropriate, can be used by the nonprofit sector to positively impact its work. AT&T Wireless is interested in supporting well-planned projects that have the power to be models for other nonprofits, contributing new knowledge and understanding to the sector about how to use wireless technology or wireless devices effectively in community work. For more information, see http://www.attwscommunityconnectionsaward.org. The Waitt Family Foundation gives grants that support community-wide efforts to build capacity and strength in low-income communities, with particular focus on children and families, youth programs featuring music and the arts, youth violence prevention, and community-based education and after-school activities. See www.waittfoundation.org/grants/application/process.asp for more information. The Xerox Foundation supports programs in education, employability, and cultural affairs, and organizations that contribute to the debate on major national public policy issues. They assist a variety of social, civic and cultural organizations where Xerox employees work and live. See www.xerox.com for more information. The Cleveland Foundation, in conjunction with five partners (Business Volunteers Unlimited, Cleveland Bridge Builders, Council of Smaller Enterprises, Leadership Cleveland, and the President's Council) has started the Civic Innovation Lab to provide support to individuals with ideas for fostering economic development in greater Cleveland. The lab is to provide a vehicle to identify and engage new voices in economic development and to connect them with other resources in the community. The Civic Innovation Lab will support projects that produce a tangible and measurable economic impact in the community, such as attracting and retaining talent and resources; encouraging entrepreneurship; increasing international opportunities and economic connections; and creating a vibrant place to live and work. Selected individuals will be paired with a mentor or group of mentors that will help them finalize their project idea. Proposals must be submitted through the Lab's web site. For this and for more information, see http://www.civicinnovationlab.org. The Norman Foundation supports efforts that strengthen the ability of communities to determine their own economic, environmental and social well-being and that help people control the forces that affect their lives. Grants support projects that promote economic justice and development through community organizing. See www.normanfdn.org for more information. The Sparkplug Foundation provides funding for start-up projects and innovations in three areas: music; education; and grassroots organizing. In each area the foundation is interested in making one-time grants for activities that create sustainable organizing and communities. Sparkplug favors projects the promote diversity. For application guidelines and more information see www.sparkplugfoundation.org. GTECH's After School Advantage Program provides up to $15,000 in hardware, software, and volunteer hours to establish computer labs for nonprofit community organizations servicing inner-city youth. Nonprofits with existing after school programs are eligible to apply. See www.gtech.com for guidelines. Gifts
in Kind International, which acts as a conduit for the donation
of products, goods, and services from the private sector to the nonprofit
sector, invites nonprofit organizations to register. Top manufacturers
and retailers, including 44 percent of Fortune 500 companies, rely on
the organization to design and manage the donation of such items as computers,
software, office supplies, clothing, and personal-care products. There
is an open registration deadline. For more information, see
http://www.giftsinkind.org The Ohio Community Finance Fund offers New Markets Loan. The Finance Fund recently launched its New Markets Loan (NML) that will provide debt capital to businesses and community facilities located in targeted income eligible census tracts. An eligible borrower must be a “Qualified Active Low-Income Community Business” and loans are of two types: participation loans with local first mortgage lenders and direct loans from the Finance Fund. This new product is the result of the New Markets Tax Credits awarded to the Finance Fund from the New Markets Tax Credits Program administered by the U.S. Treasury’s CDFI Fund. See www.financefund.org for the New Markets Loan Policies. For more information, contact Jon Moorehead at jmoorehead@financefund.org or at 614-221-1114 ext. 16.
The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation offers $5,000 to $25,000 grants for low-income homeownership initiatives. Applications are taken quarterly. See www.wellsfargo.com/about/ for more information and application guidelines.
The Public Welfare Foundation accepts letters of inquiry from groups that provide services to disadvantaged populations and those working for lasting improvements in meeting basic human needs. The foundation makes grants in the areas of community and economic development, criminal justice, disadvantaged elderly and youth, environment, health, human rights, population, and technology assistance. Most grants range from $25,000 to $50,000 and may be for general operating support or a specific project. See http://www.publicwelfare.org/index.asp for more information. The VERITAS Software Foundation has recently expanded its software donations to nonprofits across the U.S., and has allocated $500,000 worth of software to be distributed over the next year to provide nonprofit and education organizations with torage software technology. This foundation has traditionally given financial and software assistance to nonprofits in communities where VERITAS facilities are located. See www.veritassoftwarefoundation.org for more details on application deadlines.
Arca Foundation pursues social equity and justice, and supports efforts that can affect policy and promote an informed, organized citizenry. See http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/arca/gguide.html for more information.
The Waste Management Community Investment Program supports
organizations in the area of the environment, education and community
impact. See The Home Depot Foundation makes grants to organizations that create and rehabilitate affordable housing. Grants range between $5,000 and $25,000. Proposals are reviewed quarterly. For more information, see: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org
The Starr Foundation makes grants in the area of human needs, including affordable housing efforts nd programs for the disabled. See www.foundcenter.org/grantmaker/starr for more information. There is no formal application; the foundation prefers a cover letter with financial and background information. The Handspring Foundation will make product grants to nonprofit organizations that fall into one or more of the following focus areas: issues directly related to children/youth at risk; international humanitarian relief/aid; arts/culture; health and human services; environmental protection; housing/alleviating homelessness; people with disabilities. Product grants will be made to specific rograms for projects that accomplish one or more of the following objectives: leverage existing resources within the larger organization and community and avoids duplication of services; foster collaboration by various organizations to achieve a greater impact; empower individuals to improve their lives; test highly promising new ideas for greater program or cost effectiveness; make innovative use of Handspring's products; benefit the local or global community' make a significant, positive long-term impact on the people/community served. For more information see http://www.handspring.com/company/foundation/productgrants_eligibility.html. The Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, known for its work for environmental programs, makes grants for projects concerning sustainable communities, and supports initiatives connecting the environment to ommunity economic development and using an inclusive, democratic decision-making process. For more information about the foundation and its guidelines, see http://www.noyes.org.
The MetLife Foundation provides grants to support educational, health and civic and cultural organizations. Foundation grants help to address the challenges that face children, families, minorities and the economically disadvantaged by supporting programs that improve community services and provide employment training and social services. More information is available at http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,1674,P296,00.html The Draper Richards Foundation gives up to $100,000 annually for three years to social entrepreneurs who possess solid ideas for starting new nonprofit organizations in the United States. The foundation accepts proposals for a variety of public service areas including community and economic development. For more information, see http://www.draperrichards.org. There is no proposal deadline. The F. B. Heron Foundation supports organizations with a track record of building wealth within low-income communities. It supports strategies that increase access to capital, support enterprise development, advance home ownership, provide quality child care, or employ comprehensive community development approaches. See http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/fbheron for more information. The Tony Hawk Foundation works to promote high quality, public skate-parks in low-income areas throughout the US. The foundation funds the construction of skate-parks that are designed and built by qualified and experienced skate-park contractors; include local skaters in the design process; are in low income areas, or areas with a high population of "at-risk" youth; can demonstrate grassroots commitment to the project; have a creative mix of street obstacles and transition/vert terrain; do not require skaters or their parents to sign waivers; encourage skaters to look after their own safety and the safety of others; are open during daylight hours throughout the year; are free of charge; and are in areas that currently do not have skateboarding facilities. Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Nonprofits, state and local agencies are eligible to apply, and the foundation will consider funding start up organizations. Grants are approved quarterly. See http://www.tonyhawkfoundationfor more information. The Bikes Belong Coalition promotes bicycling and assists local organizations, agencies and communities across the US in developing bicycle facilities projects that will be funded by TEA-21, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century. This program accepts applications for grants of up to $10,000 each and will consider successor grants for continuing projects. There is no set deadline for applications. Contact Tim Baldwin, Grants Program Administrator, at (617) 734-2111 or tim@bikesbelong.org. The Alliance for Justice gives matching grants of $10,000 for youth-designed and youth-led campaigns to end gun violence. Deadline is rolling. Contact Kellye McIntosh, (202) 822-6070, kellye@afj.org, for more information. Also see the Alliance for Justice website at http://www.afj.org. The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People uses its philanthropy to focus on grassroots projects developed, owned and controlled by groups of poor, oppressed and disadvantaged people who want to take charge of their own lives. Eligible groups should be organized or organizing to do something about their condition, and have a plan for producing direct, long-term changes in their communities. See the website at http://www.pcusa.org/pcusa/wmd/sdop/apply.html. Household International funds programs that focus on job and basic skill training, stabilizing or improving housing, revitalizing neighborhoods and diversity. See the website for more information at http://www.household.com/corp/hioc_eligibility.jsp. Lou Stokes Scholarships in Community Development: the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is offering five full scholarships, which include travel expenses and full tuition, to individuals interested in pursuing a master’s degree in community development and management. It is an intensive program: classes meet one weekend per month, allowing candidates to keep their jobs. Candidates must be African-American or Hispanic; be engaged in a community development-related social work career; have a 3.0 GPA are higher; and demonstrate a capacity for leadership. An essay is required for the application, demonstrating current and future involvement in community development. Before applying, please contact the Lou Stokes Recruiter to discuss the program at (216) 368-2280. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation: local Lowe’s stores are supporting community improvement initiatives that focus on park improvements, playground renovations, or housing for the underprivileged. Local Lowe’s stores also provide contributions of supplies and materials for specific community projects: to learn more about this, please contact your local Lowe’s store. For applications to the foundation, please visit http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community, or send a one-page project description and monetary request with a copy of your 501(c)(3) determination letter to Lowe’s Charitable Foundation, Mail Code RPS4, P.O. Box 1111, North Wilkesboro, NC 28656. For more information, please call (336) 658-5544 or email community@lowes.com . Applications are accepted at any time R.R. Donnelley Foundation: organizations in Berea, Willard, and Newark Ohio are eligible to apply to their local R.R. Donnelley facilities for funding support of programs in education, social services, recreation, and intercultural programs that focus on youth. For a more detailed description of the proposal requirements and other information, please visit http://www.rrdonnelley.com/public/community/guidelines.asp. Applications are accepted between January 1 and November 1. http://www.philanthropy.com/about/about.htm The Chronicle of Philanthropy. http://fdncenter.org The Foundation Center's website features an on-line librarian. http://www.tgci.com The Grantsmanship Center. http://www.foundationnews.org Foundation News and Commentary - a bimonthly periodical put out by the Council on Foundations. www.cof.org/links/memberindex.htm The Council on Foundations, the trade association of grant makers. This site has links to member organizations. www.wellsfargo.com/about/wfhf/programs.jhtml Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Community Support Grants. www.allstate.com/foundation Allstate Foundation. www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/community.shtml Eastman Kodak Company.
www.firstenergycorp.com/community/engine?s= www.bfgoodrich.com/contribution.asp BF Goodrich Foundation. www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/ IBM International Foundation. www.rwjf.org/index.jsp The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. http://www.aecf.org Annie E. Casey Foundation. Rebuilding Communities Initiative. http://www.fordfound.org The Ford Foundation; Asset Building and Community Development program area. http://www.macfdn.org John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Program on Human and Community Development. http://www.mott.org Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Two of the five focus areas of its Poverty Program are Building Communities and Economic Opportunity. http://www.surdna.org/surdna Surdna Foundation, Inc. Community Revitalization Program. www.verizon.com/foundation Verizon Foundation Project Connect training grants. www.mallinckrodt.com/corporation/citizenship/index.html Mallinckrodt Inc. Community Partnership Program. www.occcn.org Ohio Community Computing Network grants for community technology centers. www.palm.com/about/corporate/donations.html Palm, Inc.'s program giving handheld computing devices to non-profits. http://www.giftsinkind.org This is the website for the organization Gifts in Kind International, businesses donating products, goods and services to nonprofits.
http://www.candle.com/www1/cnd/portal/CNDportal_ http://www.homedepot.com Home Depot supports organizations that develop and rehabilitate affordable housing. For guidelines and applications visit their website and click on Community Involvement. Federal and State Government Resources The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives has an on-line grants catalog, "Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those in Need." This resource lists over 150 programs with contact information. To access the report, see http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/grants-catalog-index.html. The Economic Development Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce has funding for projects and programs that create wealth and promote business development. See http://www.eda.doc.gov for more information. The Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has available funds through the Community Services Block Grant Community Economic Development Discretionary Grant Program. Grants are to provide technical and financial assistance for economic needs of low-income individuals and families by creating employment and business development opportunities. See www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs for more information. http://www.cdfifund.gov for program information on CDFI. The CDFI fund has made 2003 New Market Tax Credit applications available. The fund will allocate a total of $3.5 billion ($1.5 billion in 2003 and $2 billion in 2004) to support investments in low-income communities through a Community Development Entity with tax credits of 39% of the cost of the investment and claimed over a seven-year credit allowance period.
http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/whatsnew/whatsnew.htm#TOP2002 www.odod.state.oh.us/ohfa/RENTAL/CHDO/default.htm - CHDO Competitive Operating Grant Program. www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html Complete Federal Register notices. www.hud.gov/groups/grantees.cfm HUD's site that details most of the grant programs for which non-profits are eligible. www.ustreas.gov/cdfi Details on application for CDE certification. Also see www.cdfifund.gov www.ntia.doc.gov/top/whatsnew/whatsnew.htm#TOP2002 Department of Commerce and NTIA Technology Opportunities Program.
http://www.gsa.gov/fdac/default.htm Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance. http://www.ezec.gov Empowerment Zones and Enterprise Communities. www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/default.htm State of Ohio Community Development opportunities. www.odod.state.oh.us/ohfa/default.htm Ohio Housing Finance Agency. www.odod.state.oh.us/cdd/htf/default.htm Ohio Housing Trust Fund. www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ocs Office of Community Services Community Economic Development Grant applications. General Information and Resources
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