Funding Source/Title
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Deadline
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Purpose
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Eligibility Criteria
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Contact Information
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SECTION
1:
NEW THIS MONTH!
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NEW! Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation Health Impact Project Advancing Smarter Policies for
Healthier Communities
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OPEN
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Demonstrate effectiveness of health impact assessments (HIA) & promote
their incorporation into decision-making
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State, tribal, & local agencies, 501c3
organizations, tax exempt educational institutions; up to 15 demonstration
project awards; award range $25,000-$150,000; up to 24-month project period
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Letter of interest is required; invitation for full
proposal may follow
Health Impact
Project 202-540-6012
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NEW! Arkansas
Department of Rural Services Community Enhancement Grant Program
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11/20/09
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Assist rural communities with the development and improvement of
local facilities
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Incorporated cities/towns & unincorporated
communities in RURAL areas of less than 20,000/population; max award $50,000;
cost sharing not required; number available varied
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AR Dept. of Rural Services
101 East Capitol, Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
Visit Website
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NEW! Arkansas
Department of Rural Services Fire Protection Grant
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11/20/09
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Assist rural communities with the development and improvement of
local facilities
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Incorporated cities/towns & unincorporated
communities in RURAL areas of less than 20,000 in population; max award
$50,000; cost sharing is not required; number available will vary
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AR Dept. of Rural Services
101 East Capitol, Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
Visit Website
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NEW! Arkansas Department of Rural Services County Fair Grant
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11/20/09
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Assist rural communities with the development and improvement of local
facilities
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Arkansas
county fair organizations; max award $15,000; cost sharing is not required;
number available will vary
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AR Dept. of Rural Services
101 East Capitol, Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
Visit Website
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NEW! Arkansas
Department of Health Ryan White – HIV Services
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11/24/09 (LOI due 11/05/09)
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Provide HIV Service Access Centers
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Public or private non-profit agency; 15 awards available; 1-year
project period; award amount depends on geographic coverage area of center
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Letter of Intent required
Arkansas Department of Health
HIV/STD/Hepatitis C Section,
Slot 33
Attention: Tiyanika Keller,
Program Manager
Ryan White Part B Program
4815 West Markham Street
Little
Rock, AR 72205
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NEW! J. Jill Compassion Fund
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11/30/09
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Support poor and homeless women to become
self-sufficient
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501c3 organizations; amount available will vary; number available will
vary; cost sharing is not required
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Visit Website
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NEW! Arkansas
Department of Human Services Green House Grants
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11/30/09
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Enhance the quality of
life for long-term care facility residents
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Arkansas long term care facilities with permit approval for
construction/addition; max award $500,000; number available will vary
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Rick
Spicer, Issuing Officer
DHS/Division
of Medical Services
P.O.
Box 1437/Slot S416
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
Visit Website
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NEW! Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant
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12/01/09
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Supports
recreational programs for individuals with disabilities
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501c3
organizations; max award $1500; number available will vary; cost sharing is
not required
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Email
application to: aapar@aahperd.org
Tommy
Wilson Memorial Grant
1900
Association Drive
Reston
VA 20191 703-476.3430
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NEW! Brookdale
Foundation Group Relatives as Parents Program
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12/03/09
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Develop or expand services for grandparents or other relatives who
have taken on the responsibility of surrogate parenting
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501c3 or equivalent tax exempt status; max award
$10,000 for 2-year project period; match is required; number available will
vary
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Melinda Perez-Porter,
Director
Relatives As Parents Program
The Brookdale Foundation Group
950 Third Avenue, 19th
Floor
New York, NY 10022 212-308-7355
Visit Website
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NEW! Department of
Education Student Support Services (SSS) Program
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12/07/09
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Increase number of disadvantaged low-income, first generation
college students and students with disabilities who successfully complete a
program of study at the postsecondary level
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Institutions of higher education (IHE) or
combinations of IHE (2 and 4-year colleges); award range $220,000-$360,000;
estimates 871 new awards available; cash match required of not less than 33%
of total SSS funds used
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Deborah Walsh or Lavelle Redmond
U.S. Department of Education
1990 K Street, NW, Room 7000
Washington, DC 20006-8510 202-502-7600
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NEW! Arkansas
Department of Rural Services Rural Community Grants Program
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12/11/09
03/19/10
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Improvement of local fire protection & related emergency services
and construction, development & improvement of local facilities
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Incorporated cities/towns & unincorporated
communities in RURAL areas of less than 3,000 in population; cost sharing is
50/50 match; max award $15,000; number available will vary
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AR Dept. of Rural Services
101 East Capitol, Suite 202
Little Rock, AR 72201
Visit Website
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NEW! CDC Public
Health Conference Support
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12/11/09
(LOI due 11/27/09)
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Provide partial support for
specific non-Federal conferences in the areas of health promotion, disease
prevention, and educational programs
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Non profit, for profit, units of government,
colleges, universities, community/faith-based, tribal governments, hospitals;
average award $5,000-$100,000; up to 12 awards available; 24-month project
period; cost sharing is not required
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Anita
Reid, Project Officer
1600
Clifton Road, NE MS-E87
Atlanta,
GA 30333 amr0@cdc.gov
Visit Website
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NEW! National
Institutes of Health Community Networks Program – Centers for Reducing Cancer
Disparities through Outreach, Research and Training
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12/15/09
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Address the cancer
burden in racial/ethnic minorities and other underserved populations by using
Community-Based Participatory Research
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Institutes of higher education, units of local
government, for-profit &
non-profit organizations, tribal organizations/gov’t, faith & community
based organizations; cost sharing is not required; up to 23 awards available;
amount available will vary
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Funds
awarded as a Cooperative Agreement
Kenneth C. Chu, PhD, Disparities Research Branch/Center to Reduce
Cancer Health Disparities/National Cancer Institute
6116 Executive Boulevard, Room 602
Rockville, MD 20852 301- 496-8589
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NEW! Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Program
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12/15/09
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Alleviate
the nursing shortage and increase the diversity of nursing professionals
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Accredited schools of nursing; a school of nursing may apply for between five and 30
scholarships per year ($10,000 each)
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Vernell DeWitty, Ph.D., R.N.
202-463-6930
November 6,
2009 (11 a.m. ET)—Optional Informational
Applicant Web Conferences Registration information can be found at Visit Website
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NEW! Nickelodeon Big
Green Grant Program
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12/31/09
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Support environmentally
friendly projects that educate and inspire kids
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Elementary and middle schools including grades K-9 (public
and private not-for-profit) and after-school community-based organizations
with 501(c)(3) status serving kids age 5-15; max award $5,000; match may be required
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Nickelodeon Public Affairs
publicaffairs@nick.com or 212-846-4333
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NEW! Laura Bush
Foundation for America’s Libraries
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12/31/09
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Provide books to school libraries and
students
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Schools – public, private, parochial, charter, etc.;
max award $6,000; 1-year project period; number available will vary
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Visit Website
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NEW! American Dental
Association Samuel Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health Grant Program
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01/08/10
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Prevention of childhood caries and oral health promotion and education
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Community-based, non-profit, oral health and early childhood caries
prevention education programs for mothers/caregivers of infants; max award $5,000; 8-10 awards available
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ADA Foundation
– Harris Fund
211 East
Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
60611-2616
Visit Website
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NEW! Environmental Protection
Agency Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
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01/08/10
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Develop an
understanding of environmental and public health issues; identify ways to
address these issues at the local level; educate and empower the community
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Non-profit organizations, local government &
tribal entities; max award $25,000; up to 40 awards available; 1-year project
period; cost sharing is not required
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Upcoming TA
calls: Nov. 10th; Dec. 3rd & 17th To register: lewis.sheila@epa.gov
USEPA Region 6
Shirley Quinones
214-665-2713
Visit Website
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NEW! Arkansas
Department of Health/Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Statewide Coalition for
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Programs
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01/11/10 (Mandatory LOI due 11/16/09)
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Positively influence social norms regarding tobacco use
in Arkansas
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Arkansas public or private nonprofit organization; 1 award available; max award up to $200,000
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Arkansas Department of Health
Tobacco Prevention & Cessation Program
Attention: Hilda Douglas, Section Chief, State &
Community Programs
4815 West Markham Street, Slot 3
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-3867
Visit Website
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NEW! National
Endowment for the Humanities Interpreting America’s Historic Places –
Implementation and Planning Grants
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01/13/10
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Support public projects that exploit evocative power of historic places
to explore stories, ideas, & beliefs that deepen our understanding of our
lives and our world
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501c3 organizations and
state/local government entities; 18-36 month project period; cost sharing is
not required; planning award range $40,000-$75,000; implementation award
approximately $400,000
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Division of
Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities
Room 426
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20506
Visit Website
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NEW! General Mills
Champions for Healthy Kids Grant Program
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01/15/10
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Develop creative ways to help youth adopt a
balanced diet and physically active lifestyle
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501(c)(3) and 509(a) status not-for-profit
organizations and agencies; $10,000 max award; up to 50 awards available;
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Beth Labrador
1-800-877-1600 ext. 4821
Visit Website
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NEW! DHHS/ACF Assets
for Independence Demonstration Projects
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01/15/10
03/25/10
06/25/10
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Provide supports/services to enable individuals and
families with low incomes to become economically self-sufficient long-term
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501c3 org., units of government, schools, higher education, tribal governments & organizations; average award $350,000 per project; project period up to 60 months; dollar for dollar match required; 55-65 awards available
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James Gatz, Mgr., Assets for
Independence Prog.
Office of Community Services
370 L'Enfant Promenade, S.W. Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20008
Visit Website
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NEW! Toyota Tapestry
Grants for Science Teachers
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01/18/10
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Innovative projects that enhance science education
in the school and/or school district.
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K-12 science teachers; 50 large grants
(up to $10,000 each) and 20 -32 mini grants (up to $2,500 each) are
available; 1-year project period
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Visit Website
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NEW! National
Endowment for the Humanities “We the People Bookshelf Program”
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01/29/10
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Encourages young people to read classic
books and explore themes in American history, culture, and ideas
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All public libraries and school
libraries (K-12) are eligible; 4,000
libraries will receive a set of classic hardcover
books for young readers, all related to the "A More Perfect Union"
theme
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We the People
National Endowment for the Humanities
Room 511
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20506 202-606-8337
Visit Website
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NEW! National
Endowment for the Arts The Big Read Community Reading Program
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02/10/10
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Encourage literary reading
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501c3 organization, unit of government,
or public library; must be in partnership with a library if applicant is not
a library; award range $2,500 - $20,000; approximately 75 awards available
1:1 match required
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The Big Read
Arts Midwest
2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.238.8010
Visit Website
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NEW! US Dept. of
Labor Veteran’s Employment and Training Service Stand Down Grant Award
Program
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07/30/10
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Supports a community event that provides social
services to homeless veterans
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State Workforce agencies, state
Workforce Investment Boards, non-profit org. including faith/community-based
org., Veterans’ service org., local public agencies; award range $7,000 for a
one-day event or up to $10,000 per day for a multi-day event; approximately
45 awards available; cost sharing not required
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Applications
for events planned in FY 2010 must be received at least sixty (60) days prior
to the event and no later than July 30, 2010
DVET Roy Schultz/schultz.roy@dol.gov
VPS John Donovan/donovan.john@dol.gov
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
U.S. Department of Labor
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
Room 237, #2 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-682-3786
Visit Website
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NEW! Toyota Tapestry
Grants for Science Teachers
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01/18/10
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Innovative projects that enhance science education
in the school and/or school district.
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K-12 science teachers; 50 large grants
(up to $10,000 each) and 20 -32 mini grants (up to $2,500 each) are
available; 1-year project period
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Visit Website
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NEW! National
Endowment for the Humanities “We the People Bookshelf Program”
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01/29/10
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Encourages young people to read classic
books and explore themes in American history, culture, and ideas
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All public libraries and school
libraries (K-12) are eligible; 4,000
libraries will receive a set of classic hardcover
books for young readers, all related to the "A More Perfect Union"
theme
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We the People
National Endowment for the Humanities
Room 511
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20506 202-606-8337
Visit Website
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NEW! National
Endowment for the Arts The Big Read Community Reading Program
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02/10/10
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Encourage literary reading
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501c3 organization, unit of government,
or public library; must be in partnership with a library if applicant is not
a library; award range $2,500 - $20,000; approximately 75 awards available
1:1 match required
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The Big Read
Arts Midwest
2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.238.8010
Visit Website
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NEW! US Dept. of
Labor Veteran’s Employment and Training Service Stand Down Grant Award
Program
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07/30/10
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Supports a community event that provides social
services to homeless veterans
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State Workforce agencies, state
Workforce Investment Boards, non-profit org. including faith/community-based
org., Veterans’ service org., local public agencies; award range $7,000 for a
one-day event or up to $10,000 per day for a multi-day event; approximately
45 awards available; cost sharing not required
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Applications
for events planned in FY 2010 must be received at least sixty (60) days prior
to the event and no later than July 30, 2010
DVET Roy Schultz/schultz.roy@dol.gov
VPS John Donovan/donovan.john@dol.gov
Veterans' Employment and Training Service
U.S. Department of Labor
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
Room 237, #2 Capitol Mall
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-682-3786
Visit Website
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SECTION 2: Proposals
Due November 2009
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Family Respite Care
Grant
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11/01/09
05/01/10
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Alleviate cost of respite
care for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or related
dementia
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Individuals may only apply for this grant through
one of AFA’s participating nonprofit member organizations; max award $1,000
each to dozens of families
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To
located Arkansas AFA members, visit:
Visit Website
866-232-8484
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Lalor Foundation
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11/01/09
05/15/10
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Seeks to educate young women about human reproduction
to broaden and enhance their options in life
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Tax exempt 501c3 organizations; award range is $10,000-$50,000; number
available will vary; one year project period
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Initial
contact is submission of a concept paper; after review may be invited to submit
a full proposal
Visit Website
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Institute of Museums and Library Services Museums for
America Program
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11/02/09
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Supports high-priority activities that advance the
institution’s mission and strategic goals
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All types of non-profit museums – large and small;
award range $5,000-$150,000; project period up to 2 years; cost sharing is
1:1 match
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Visit Website
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National Gardening Association/The Home Depot – 2010
Youth Garden Grants
|
11/02/09
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Reap awards and vital life
lessons by working in gardens and habitats
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Schools
and community organizations with child-centered garden programs; awards will
be in the form of ‘gift cards’; 100 awards
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Visit Website
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Target Field Trip Grants
|
11/03/09
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Supports educational field trips nationwide
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Accredited K-12 public, private or charter schools
with 501(c)(3) or 509(a)(1) tax-exempt status; award max of $800; up to 5,000
awards available
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Visit Website
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The Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure
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11/06/09
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Supports community-based
programs that provide the medically underserved with access to breast health/
breast cancer education, screening and treatment support services
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Non-profit, tax-exempt
organizations; award amount will vary; 1-year project period; actual number
of awards available will vary
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Serves 63/75 counties in Arkansas. Visit website for your county’s eligibility
Arkansas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for
the Cure
Attn: Elizabeth Clark, Missions Director
904 Autumn Road, Suite 500
Little Rock, AR
72211
Visit Website
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Love Your Veggies Grant Program
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11/06/09
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Help schools improve nutrition
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Elementary schools; max
award $15,000; 10 awards available
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Visit Website
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Using Music
to Teach Mathematics Grants
|
11/13/09
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Incorporate music into the elementary school (PreK-2)
classroom to help young students learn mathematics
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Individual teacher applicants must be a member (as
of 10/15/09) of NCTM or teach at a school that is a current member; max award
$3,000; number of awards available unknown
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Mathematics Education Trust at NCTM
1906 Association Drive
Reston, VA 20191-1502
Visit Website
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Exploratory and
Developmental Grant to Improve Healthcare Quality through HIT
|
11/16/09
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To develop and disseminate
evidence on how health IT improves the quality and safety of health care
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Public or non-profit
private institution, units of government, max award $300,000; up to 2-year
project period; cost sharing is not required; number of awards available will
vary
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Angela Lavanderos
Center for Primary Care, Prevention, and Clinical Partnerships/HIT
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
540 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850 301-427-1505
Visit Website
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Kresge Foundation Safety Net Enhancement Initiative
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11/16/09
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Reduce disparities and improve health outcomes of
low-income children and adults
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Community-based health care providers and centers;
4-year project period; up to 15 awards available with a max award $75,000 for
first planning year; 7-10 of these will be considered for the remaining 3
years at a max of $750,000/year; cost sharing information is not available
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Visit Website
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Transforming Primary Care Practice
|
11/18/09
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Transform the
delivery of primary care in the U.S
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Public or non-profit private institutions and organizations, units of
government, tribal organizations; 10-12 awards available; max award $300,000
per project year; up to 2-year project period; cost sharing is not required
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David Lanier, M.D.
Center for Primary Care, Prevention, and Clinical Partnerships/AHRQ
540 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850 301-427-1567
Visit Website
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Bikes Belong Coalition
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11/23/09
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To help put more people
on bikes more often
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Non-profit
organizations, public agencies and departments; max award up to $10,000; an
average of 20 awards made annually
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Elizabeth
Train, Grants and Research Director
303-449-4893 ext. 3
Visit Website
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Literacy and
Education Grants
|
11/30/09
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Supports children’s
literacy and education programs
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501c3 organizations;
award range $1,000-$10,000; number available is unknown
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Visit Website
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SECTION: 3 Proposals Due December 2009 Forward
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US Dept. of Justice Weed and Seed Communities Competitive
Program
|
12/01/09
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To prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, criminal drug-related
activity, and gang activity
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State, local, or tribal
governments, non-profit organizations in communities with persistent high levels
of serious violent crime; award available up to $150,000; 12-month project period; 25% cost
sharing is required
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Draft application due to US Attorney’s Office by
November 10, 2009
202-616-1152
Visit Website
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Dairy MAX School Wellness through
Expanding Breakfast Grant Program
|
12/01/09
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Implement wellness policies
through establishment of an alternative breakfast service
method designed to increase breakfast participation
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Child Nutrition Departments in schools
participating in the National School Breakfast Program; max award $1,000 per
campus; number available will vary
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Dairy MAX
2214 Paddock Way Drive,
Suite 600
Grand Prairie, TX 75050-8709 800-332-4790
Visit Website
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The MORGAN Project Quality of Life Grant Program
|
12/05/09
(pre-application due 11/01/09)
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Provide
families with a wide variety of supports related to their medically fragile
child with physical special needs
|
Eligible
applicants are parents or guardians of a child age 18 or younger with a
physical disability; max award $1,000
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May be invited to submit a full proposal
Medical Advisory Committee
3830 S. Hwy. A1A, Suite C4, #153
Melbourne Beach, FL. 32951
Visit Website
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Home Depot Foundation Building Healthy Communities
|
12/15/09
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Using the power of volunteers to create healthier,
more stable communities
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501c3 non-profit organizations, public schools, tax-exempt public
service agencies; award up to $2,500; number available is unknown
|
Awards are
made in the form of Home Depot gift cards
Visit Website
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DHHS/Office of the National Coordinator for Health
Information Technology Health Information Technology (HIT) Extension Program
- Regional HIT Centers (ARRA)
|
12/22/09
06/01/10 (preliminary
application dates)
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Education, outreach, and TA to help providers
select, successfully implement, & meaningfully use certified EHR
technology to
improve quality & value of health care
|
Non- profit institution or organization; 70 awards
available; award average $8M; 4-year project period; cost sharing is required
|
Funds
provided as a cooperative agreement
May be
invited to submit a full proposal
Visit Website
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Captain Planet Foundation
|
12/31/09
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Fund and support
hands-on, environmental projects for children and youth
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Tax exempt
organizations under IRS code section 501; award range $250-$2,500; one year
project period
|
Captain Planet Foundation
133 Luckie Street, 2 nd Floor
Atlanta, GA 30303 404-522-4270
Visit Website
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships
Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure
to Violence
|
01/05/10
|
Reduce violence in
specific communities such as those defined by race, ethnicity, tribe, gender,
sexual identity or rural/frontier location
|
Applicants must be
nominated by a diversity-focused funder; up to 8 awards available; award
range $50,000-$200,000; up to a 3-year project period; match is required
|
Leticia Peguero, Deputy Director
609-275-4128
Visit Website
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Heinz Wholesome Memories Intergenerational Garden Award
|
01/10/10
|
Foster family-focused
garden efforts in communities
|
Individuals; up to 57
awards available; $500 gardening award package; cash match not required
|
Visit Website
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Nathan Cummings Foundation
|
01/15/10
08/15/10
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Arts arts/culture; health; environment; inter-program initiatives for
social and economic justice; & Jewish life & values/ contemplative
practice programs
|
501c3 organizations;
amount of award will vary based on request; number of awards available will
vary
|
Initial contact is by Letter of Inquiry; may be
invited to submit a full proposal
The Nathan Cummings Foundation
475 Tenth Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10018 212-787-7300
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American Association of University Women (AAUW) Community
Action Grants
|
01/15/10
|
Innovative programs or
non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and
girls
|
Women and community-based nonprofit organizations; one year awards with
a range of $2,000-$7,000; two year awards with a range of $5,000-$10,000;
number available will vary
|
AAUW
Dept. 60, 301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030
319-337-1716
Visit Website
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Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation Champ
A-Champion Fur Kids
|
01/31/10
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Supports children’s health
and wellness
|
501c3 organizations;
award range $1,000-$10,000; number available is unknown
|
Visit Website
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Alzheimer’s Foundation of American Bi-Annual Grant
Program
|
02/01/10
08/01/10
|
New or existing
programs/services that improve the lives of those living with Alzheimer's
disease or a related dementia, and their families
|
Awards available
to/through nonprofit member organizations; average award amount $5,000; 10-15
awards available per cycle
|
To located an AR affiliate, visit:
Visit AFA Members Website
Visit AFA Services Webiste
|
NEA Foundation Learning and Leadership Grants
|
02/01/10
|
Support
high-quality professional development opportunities
|
Public school K-12
teachers, education support professionals, higher education faculty and
staff; award max $2,000 for individuals, $5,000 for groups; 12-month project
period
|
Visit Website
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National Education Association Student Achievement Grants
|
02/01/10
06/01/10
|
Help students engage in critical thinking and
problem-solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter
|
Public school PreK-12 teachers, education professionals, and faculty/staff at public higher education
institutions; max award $5,000; 12-month project period; number available will vary
|
The NEA Foundation
Attn: Student Achievement Grants
1201 Sixteenth Street NW, Suite 416
Washington, DC 20036-3207
Visit Website
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Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
|
02/12/10
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Supporting basic needs
of public schools
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Non-profit public K-12 or its associated parent
group – group must be 501c3 org.; max award $5,000; 1-year project period;
1,000 awards available; cost sharing is not required
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Visit Website
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Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life
Grants
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03/01/10
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Assist people living with
paralysis, particularly spinal cord injury, their families and care givers
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Non-profit
organizations; max award $25,000; 1-year project period; number available is
unknown
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Visit Website
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Kresge Foundation Caring Communities Health Clinic
Opportunity Fund
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03/01/10 (LOI due date)
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Supports
safety-net institutions and those providing prevention, primary, acute, and
chronic care to underserved populations in rural and urban settings
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Charitable health clinics, public-health clinics,
and those designated as federally qualified health center look-alikes; award range $75,000-$150,000;
2-year project period; will fund up to 20 projects
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Grants Coordinator
248-643-9630
Visit Website
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Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation
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08/31/10
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Provide financial help to quality special-needs
children’s programs
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501c3 organizations;
amount available will vary; number available is unknown; match is not
required
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Visit Website
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SECTION 4: Proposals
with OPEN Application
Deadlines
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Komen
Foundation Arkansas Affiliate Small Grants Program
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OPEN
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Support some of the “unexpected” costs associated
with a breast health/breast cancer project
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501c3 nonprofit
organizations; max award is $2,000; number available will vary
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Attn: Elizabeth Clark
904 Autumn Road, Suite 500
Little Rock, AR 72211 501-202-4399
Visit Website
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Jefferson Regional Medical
Center Healthy
Lifestyles Grants
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OPEN
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To develop programs and
incentives for healthy lifestyle changes
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Businesses, churches, and
other community groups and organizations – tax exempt status is not required;
award amount will vary; number available will vary
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Pine Bluff Area Community Foundation
D.W. Reynolds Community Service
Center
211 W 3rd Ave., Suite 105
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Visit Website
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The Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Foundation
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OPEN
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Provides financial support
for medical bills to families caring for children with life threatening illnesses
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Individuals; amount
available will vary; number of awards available will vary; eligibility based
on need of family
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Mr.
Jerry Hollenkamp, Jr., Trustee
4480 Oakville Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45211
Visit Website
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USDA
Rural Development Community Facilities Program (ARRA)
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OPEN (until ARRA funds
expended)
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To finance and facilitate the development of
essential community facilities servicing rural areas
and maximize job creation and economic benefit
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Hospitals; medical clinics; elderly care facilities;
police stations and vehicles; fire and rescue stations and vehicles;
vocational and
medical rehabilitation centers; and educational
facilities; amounts will vary; number of awards available will vary; cost
sharing is not required
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USDA Rural Development State Office,
700 West Capitol Avenue, Room 3416,
Little Rock, AR 72201–3225 501-301–3200
Visit USDA Website
or view the
Federal Register announcement at
This Website.
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Charles
Lafitte Foundation
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OPEN
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Supports education,
children’s advocacy, medical issues & research, and the arts
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501c3 organizations;
award amounts vary; number available will vary
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Send letter of inquiry; invitation for full proposal may follow
c/o Jennifer Vertetis
29520 2nd Ave SW
Federal Way , WA 98023
Visit Website
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Rosie’s For All Kids Early Childhood Care and Education
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OPEN
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Help disadvantaged
children/low-income families
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501c3
organizations; award range $15,000-$30,000; number of awards will vary;
12-month project period
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Initially submit a letter of intent; invitation to
submit a full proposal may follow
Visit Website
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Jenny’s Heroes Grant Program
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OPEN
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Supporting improvement
to benefit communities
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Any U.S. citizen 18 years old or
older can apply to receive a grant; max award $25,000; number available will
vary
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Visit Website
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The Christopher Smithers Foundation
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OPEN
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Alcohol prevention and
education
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501c3
organization; award amounts vary; number available is unknown
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Initial contact - letter of introduction
Mrs. Adele
Smithers-Fornaci, President
The Christopher D. Smithers Foundation, Inc.
Box 67 Mill Neck NY 11765
Visit Website
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Entergy Corporation Open Grants Program
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OPEN
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Focuses on improving
communities as a whole
|
Non-profit
organizations; number of awards available and amount of award will vary
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Visit Website
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UnitedHealth Foundation
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OPEN
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Financial relief for
families with children with medical needs not covered/not fully covered by a commercial
health benefit plan
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Eligible
applicants are parents or guardians of a child age 16 or younger; child must
be covered by a commercial health benefits plan; maximum lifetime benefit of
$7,500
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Visit Website
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Brinker International Charities Committee
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OPEN
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Support programs/projects affiliated with children /family, arts and
civic
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501c3
organizations; amounts and number of available awards vary
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Brinker International
Charitable Committee
6820 LBJ Freeway
Dallas, TX 75240
Visit Website
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Amy’s
Courage Fund
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OPEN
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Established to alleviate the financial constraints that often prevent a
victim from escaping domestic abuse
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501c3 organizations –
applying on behalf of a victim of domestic violence; max award $2,000; number
available will vary
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Visit Website
202-543-5566
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Sylvan Dell Publishing
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OPEN
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Bringing science and math
to children through literature
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Elementary
schools (one school per district); award is a free one-year site license
(value approximately $600)
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877-958-2600
Visit Website
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Glass Foundationd
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OPEN
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Supports education and human
services
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Contact
the foundation for specific eligibility information; eligible states: AR, TX
and MO
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David D. Glass, Director
Glass Family Foundation
17 Glenbrook
Bentonville, AR 72712-3840
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Kresge
Foundation
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OPEN
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Building nonprofit
sustainability through capital challenge grants
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501c3 organizations; amount/number of awards available will vary
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3215
W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084 248-643-9630
www.kresge.org
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The Rebsamen Fund
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OPEN
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Arts/culture,
education, health, youth dev., wildlife preservation & protection, human
services
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Contact
the foundation for specific eligibility information
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Rebsamen Fund
11219 Financial Centre Parkway, Suite 303
Little
Rock, AR 72211
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USDA/Communities Facilities Program Rural Emergency Responders
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OPEN
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Provide fire, police and
ambulatory equipment
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Non-profits
and public bodies; max award $50,000; CAHs that need equipment upgrades in
their ER department would be a high priority for grant funds if eligible
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Applications are processed through one of the 6 Arkansas Area Offices
- Visit Website
Visit Website
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Sunderland Foundation
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OPEN
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Dedicated
to community building (prefers capital and special projects)
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Publicly
supported 501c3 charitable organizations; amount available varies, number
available is unknown
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President,
The Sunderland Foundation
P.O. Box 25900
Overland Park, Kansas 66225
Visit Website
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Verizon
Foundation
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OPEN
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To
improve the quality of life in Verizon communities
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Non profit org., elementary/secondary schools; award amounts/# available vary
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Ralph
and Eileen Swett Foundation
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OPEN |
Make a positive difference in the lives of individuals
|
501c3 organizations; award amounts and numbers available vary
|
Visit Website
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Guitar Center Music Foundation
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OPEN
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To experience the joys of
making music
|
501c3 organizations; award range
$500-$5,000; number available is unknown
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Visit Website
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