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PepsiCo & KaBOOM Partnering to Build Playgrounds |
As part of its initiative to help build stronger families, PepsiCo is partnering with KaBoom, a national nonprofit organization that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America, to build Smart Spot playgrounds in low-income neighborhoods throughout the U.S. Not coincidentally, PepsiCo has developed, and continues to reformulate and add to, its line of Smart Spot products-products that meet nutrition criteria based on authoritative statements from the FDA and the National Academy of Sciences. (Tools for living healthier are on PepsiCo’s Smart Spot Web site at http://www.smartspot.com.)
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Grant Tip of the Month |
 Be careful with your budget. Funders want to see that you handle your money wisely; it will give them confidence that you are going to put your grant money to good use. Don’t gloss over details or provide summaries where exact figures are requested. While creativity often is rewarded, this is one area where you want to be as plain and simple as possible. Be sure to stick to the facts, check your work, and organize your data in the way the funder requires when putting your finances together for your application.
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| Staples Foundation for Learning |
 The Staples Foundation for Learning considers educational funding to be an investment in the future of its communities. The Foundation’s goal is to help local groups with programs and services that will positively impact their communities every day by providing funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Grants are available to 501 (c )(3) tax exempt organizations. The requested amount of each grant can be up to $25,000. Most grants awarded by the Foundation are in the $5,000-$25,000 range. Organizations may apply for a grant once per twelve months.
Applications must be submitted online. Decisions will be made quarterly. Deadlines for 2007 are March 2, June 1, and August 31. |
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication
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UPCOMING DEADLINES
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Foundation Opportunities
- Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Education Projects, Dec 1
- National Schools of Character Awards Program, Dec 4
- National Book Scholarship Fund, Dec 7
- NEA’s Books Across America Library Books Awards, Dec. 14
- Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, Dec 15
- NEA’s Fine Arts Grants, Dec 15
- Sally Ride TOYchallenge, Dec 15
- AAUW Career Development Grants, Dec 15
- Lowe’s Outdoor Classroom Grant Program, Dec 31
- InfoSource Integrating Technology in the Classroom Grant Program, Dec 31
- Captain Planet Foundation, Dec 31
- AASL National School Library Media Program of the Year Award, Jan 2
- Toyota International Teacher Program, Jan 8
- Gates Millennium Scholars Program, Jan 12
- Disney Minnie Grants, Jan 13
- Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, Jan 15
- AAUW Community Action Grants, Jan 15
- Humana Foundation, Jan 15
- Pay It Forward Foundation Mini Grants, Jan 15
- Gannett Foundation, Jan 15
- FamilyFun Volunteers Award Program, Jan 15
- State Farm® Companies Foundation, Jan 15
DEADLINE UPDATE
Environment
Captain Planet Foundation
Available: $250-$2,500
Deadline: March 31, June 30, Sept. 30, Dec. 31
Contact: (404) 522-4215
Previously Reported: 10/10/06
Environmental Excellence Awards
Available: $10,000; $5,000
Deadline:Nov. 30, 2006
Contact: (877) 792-4332
Previously Reported: 9/10/06
Foundation Profiles
The Dell Foundation
Available: Up to $5,000 value
Deadline: Ongoing
Contact: The_Dell_Foundation@dell.com
Previously Reported: 9/10/06 |
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Congratulations to all the McAllen Education Foundation Recipients!!
Look who won!
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Amgen Foundation |
The Amgen Foundation seeks to advance science education, improve quality of care and access for patients, and support resources that create sound communities where Amgen staff members live and work. The Foundation is committed to raising science literacy, attracting bright young minds into the field of science by helping teachers become more effective, and improving access to science resources.
The Amgen Foundation, Inc. will consider grant requests from nonprofit organizations that are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax exempt public charities under sections 501 (c )(3) and 509 (a)(1), (2), (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, located in the United States and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Amgen Foundation will consider requests for funding from governmental organizations located in the United States where the purpose of the grant to support a chartable, educational, scientific or literary purpose. Thus, eligible grantees may include public elementary and secondary schools, as well as public colleges and universities, public libraries and public hospitals. Successful requests will fall within both the current eligibility guidelines and funding priority areas established by the Amgen Foundation. Organizations may submit only one request for funding each year.
Since 1991, when it was founded, the Foundation has contributed $70 million. In 2005, $17 million in grants were made.
Applications may be submitted online at any time. The Review Committee meets quarterly. |
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Toyota USA Foundation |
 The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education, with a primary interest in mathematics and science. The Foundation is most interested in cost-effective, systemic math and science programs that are broad in scope and incorporate interdisciplinary curriculum that develop and potential of students and/or teachers.
Applying organizations must be tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3) and be located within and serve the people of the United States. They also must be financially sound. Grants are made to accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities), community colleges and vocational or trade schools, and to nonprofit organizations engaged in pre-collegiate math and/or science education. Not eligible are government agencies, individuals and for-profit businesses. K-12 public and private schools may not directly apply to the Foundation (but may be the recipient of an independent nonprofit agency’s funding request).
The Toyota USA Foundation provides $1.9 million a year to support innovative math and science programs. Go to
http://www.toyota.com/about/community/tusafoundation/index.html to learn more about programs the Foundation has supported in the past.
The Foundation does not have deadlines but the review process takes approximately six months before final decisions are reached. |
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Funding for Library Programs that Focus on Children |
 The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is currently accepting applications for the ALSC/Sagebrush Education Resources Literature Program Grant funding initiative. The grants from this initiative will be awarded to a member of the ALSC who created and implemented a unique and outstanding reading and/or literature program for children, from infants to age 14.
The ALSC, through an annual grant provided by the Sagebrush Corporation is providing $1,000 grants to support attendance at the American Library Association Annual Conference.
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Members of the Association for Library Service to Children. |
| Deadline: |
Dec. 1, 2006 |
| Funds: |
$1,000 |
| Contact: |
ALSC/Sagebrush Education Resources Literature Program Grant
ALSC
50 E. Huron St.
Chicago, IL 60611
alsc@ala.org |
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The conference dates are:
- June 21-27, 2007, in Washington, D.C.;
- June 26- July 2, 2008, in Anaheim, Calif.;
- July 9-15, 2009, in Chicago; and
- June 24-30, 2010 , in Orlando, Fla..
The program must be designed for children and sponsored by a public library or a school library media center. The program must have taken place during the calendar year preceding the application deadline.
The deadline for applications is Dec. 1, 2006. An application is available online, or you may request a copy by mail. Send a postcard to ALSC/Sagebrush Education Resources Literature Program Grant, ALSC, 50 East Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611, or email alsc@ala.org. Be sure to include your mailing address.
More info online…
For more information, visit http://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardsscholarships/profawards/
SagebrushLitAward/SagebrushLitAward.htm
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Teammates for Kids Foundation |
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Applications accepted between December 1, 2006, and February 1, 2007
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| Description: |
The Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with children. Grants from the Foundation support the on-going work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city services. |
| Who May Apply: |
To qualify for a grant from the Teammates for Kids Foundation, an organization must:
- Be a 501 (c )(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service.
- Have a record of outstanding service in effectively and efficiently delivering programs and services that improve the lives of needy children.
- Serve children’s needs in the areas of health, education, or providing inner-city services.
- Deliver services which impact the lives of children, both short-and long-term.
- Ensure that 100% of grant monies received from the Teammates for Kids Foundation are used for the exclusive benefit of children
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Kids Foundation
7851 S. Elati St., Suite 200
Littleton, CO 80120
Web: http://www.teammates4kids.com/apply_for_grant/apply_grant.htm
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General Mills and Hamburger Helper — myHomeTownHelper.com |
| Application Deadline: |
May 31, 2007 |
| Description: |
General Mills Sales, Inc. and Hamburger Helper are searching for people in towns across the country who are raising funds to help the community. When evaluating requests, the MYHOMETOWNHELPER.COM review committee will favor organizations meeting the following criteria:
- Demonstrate a need in a community.
- Illustrate a helpful, creative, or innovative concept that meets this need
- Clearly identify change/s that can be made as a result of receiving the award
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Eligible organizations include, but are not limited to: Social Welfare Organizations, Homeowners’ and Tenants’ Associations, Veterans’ Organizations, Organizations supported by the Government, Social and Recreational Activities organizations, Police and Firefighters’ Relief Organizations, Health Care Organizations, Local Association of Employees, and Public Schools. |
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Hamburger Helper will fund initiatives to help hometowns across America with monetary grants of up to $15,000 per month from September 1, 2006, through May 31, 2007. |
| Contact Information: |
E-mail: Bettycrocker@mail.genmills.com
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