August 22, 2003
Contents:
Federal/State Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
Federal/State Grants:
Visit the Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation Grant Website
for other grant information
http://www.floridajobs.org/pdg/grants/default.htm
Awards & Scholarships:
(none)
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Starbucks Foundation Offers
Youth Leadership Grant Program
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $5,000
to $20,000
Eligibility: registered nonprofit 501 (c)(3)
charities that: deliver services to youth between the ages
of 6-18 and address at least on of the foundation's Youth
Leaders action areas; provide opportunities for Starbucks
partners and stores to be integrated in a meaningful way;
are nondiscriminatory in their policies and practices
with regards to physical abilities, gender, race, age, sexual orientation, ethnic
origin, and/or creed. In addition, priority will be given to organizations that:
reach traditionally underserved communities and communities of color; represent
models in non-traditional learning environments and are directly engaged in service
delivery; demonstrate program sustainability
Description: the Starbucks Foundation funds local programs
that serve low-income, at- risk youth through its Youth Leadership Grant
Program. Grants are given in two areas: 1) Power of Literacy -- Funding
for programs that stimulate personal development and a commitment to social
equity, justice, and environmental awareness through writing, literacy
and expression in public forums.
2) Leaders in Diversity -- Funding for programs that teach the value of societal
diversity and develop youth leadership skills to foster understanding between
individuals, groups and communities. View the list of organizations that have
received funding in 2003.
Application Information: Read the grant criteria to learn
more; or, download the grant guidelines & application. Please read
about what Starbucks Foundation funds do not cover. http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.
Youth in Action/Community
Service Grant
Funding Organization: MetLife Foundation
Funding Amount: Over $36,000 available
Description: Community action grants will
be awarded in the amount of $500 to $2,000 to support ongoing
community service programs or to stimulate new and creative
youth-led community service programs. Grants require youth
teams to identify critical issues in their communities,
develop activities to address these issues, and educate
and involve other young people and adults in community
service. Youth are to take leadership roles and be actively
involved in writing the proposal and implementing the service
project. Community service projects that take place after
the school day are encouraged.
Application Information: available at www.grants.n4h.org under "Community
Service"
Deadline: October 1, 2003
Coca Cola Foundation Educational
Grants
Eligibility:Organizations with tax-exempt
status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
Code, or the equivalent.
Description: The Coca-Cola Foundation encourages new solutions
to countless problems that impede educational systems today, and it supports
existing programs that work. Because the challenges for education are so broad,
the Foundation's commitment is multifaceted. It offers support to public and
private colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher-training
programs, educational programs for minority students, and global educational
programs. The Coca-Cola Foundation devotes much of its efforts to partnership
in three main areas: 1. Higher Education- Pipeline programs connecting various
levels of education that encourage students to stay in school and to proceed
with confidence to college and perhaps graduate school; Scholarship programs
in support of graduate and undergraduate students; Minority advancement in
the form of scholarships, urban programs and cultural diversity programs.
2. Classroom Teaching and Learning- Innovative K-12 public school programs,
Teacher development programs, Smaller projects dealing with specific activities
in the elementary and secondary classroom 3. Global Education- Global exchange
programs which encourage international studies, global understanding, or student
faculty exchange, Programs outside the United States promoting education.
Application Information: review criteria for proposal on website
at:
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html
Please complete the Application Form and return it with your proposal. Proposal
information should be as concise as possible, with the total proposal contained
in approximately 5 pages. To have your program considered for a Foundation
grant, please submit this application form along with the program description
to: The Coca-Cola Foundation, Grants Administration, P.O. Box 1734, Atlanta,
Georgia 30301.
Deadline: The Coca-Cola Foundation Board of Directors review
funding recommendations in quarterly meetings. All requests receive a written
response when the review process is complete. Do not send multiple copies,
video tapes or other attachments.
Humana Foundation
http://www.humanafoundation.org/
Eligibility: Organizations must be non-profit
and classified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt by the Internal Revenue
Service. Individuals and private foundations are not eligible
to receive funds. (See other guidelines for eligibility
at website)
Description: The Humana Foundation supports organizations that improve the
quality of life in communities where Humana has a business presence.
Application Information: http://www.humanafoundation.org/application.html
PDF version. All applications must be submitted in writing. Fax copies will
not be accepted. Applicants are advised to submit one application per calendar
year. Applications from non-profit organizations outside of the Louisville,
Kentucky area submitted to the respective market office of Humana Inc. Please
refer to the Humana Inc. website at http://www.humana.com/agent/localsales.asp for
appropriate address for Florida- Daytona, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Jacksonville,
Miami, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, West Palm Beach
Deadline: Applications are accepted from January 1 -
September 30 annually.
The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation,
INC (ELA) Funding Amount: Grants range from $1000 to $5000 per
project.
Eligibility: nonprofit organizations which are led by
or support adults with disabilities The organizations must be tax exempt
under US IRS Code 501(c) (3) and have been in existence two years or
longer.
Description: ELA’s mission is to promote, through
grants and scholarships, the inclusion of people with disabilities
in the areas of arts, advocacy and education.
The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation, Inc. (ELA) was founded by Margaret
Staton in 1994 to "Change the Face of Disability on the Planet".
Named after her maternal grandmother, ELA seeks especially to support
the work of organizations
that are led by or support the work of women with disabilities, encouraging
distinctive projects that make a substantial difference.
Application Information: View checklist at website: http://www.ela.org/grants/index_grants.html for
proposal information to be submitted. Support from other sources in
the community must be demonstrated in the grant application. The grant
must be in the area of arts, advocacy or education and serve adults
with disabilities. Please submit proposals to :Deborah Lewis, Executive
Director, ELA Foundation, 2460 North Lake Ave., PMB #128,Altadena,
CA. 91001 626-398-8840 (Phone/Relay) executivedirector@ela.org (email)
Deadline: November 1, 2003 by 5 p.m. No faxes
Rosie's For All Kids Foundation
Funding Amount: Grant awards for program
support typically range between $5,000 and $10,000.
Eligibility: Grants are only awarded to nonprofit
organizations with a 501 (c) (3) classification. The foundation does
not provide support to individuals or families, nor does it provide
support to boards of education, school districts, individual public
schools or athletic teams. In addition, the foundation does not support
fundraising events, such as dinners and golf tournaments.
Description: provide financial support to nonprofit
programs serving economically disadvantaged and at-risk children and
their families. Since its inception, the foundation has helped thousands
of children across the country through grant awards to child care, after-school,
education and other essential programs. The foundation's main focus is
center-based child care, and first priority is given to programs serving
low-income, urban areas, where many families struggle to find quality
child care and early childhood education programs.
Application Information: Letters of intent should be
addressed to the foundation's Grant Review Committee, Rosie's For All
Kids Foundation, P.O. Box 225, Allendale, NJ 07401 To be considered by
the Grant Review Committee, letters of intent, MUST include:
1) IRS classification of the organization
2) Mission and history of the organization, including the year of inception
3) Description of the program or project for which funds are requested
4) Goals of the program or project
5) Socio-economic status of the population served
6) Number and ages of the children served
7) Amount of funds requested
Q: Is there a deadline for letters of intent?
A: Letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis
Deadline: The foundation has two funding cycles per year with
disbursements typically occurring in February/March and in September/October.
Organizations that are invited to submit full applications will be informed
at the time they apply as to which funding cycle they will fall into.
2003 Gulfstream Environmental and Recreational
Trust Program Grants Funding Organization: Gulfstream Natural Gas System,
L.L.C. www.gulfstreamgas.com
Funding Amount: Applicants may request up to $50,000
per project.
Gulfstream will set aside for this program $100,000 during the first year of
construction, and $50,000 each subsequent year for the first five years of
operation. If Gulfstream does not award all money set aside for any year of
the program, the remainder will carry forward tot he next year. Grants will
be awarded based on community need, environmental benefit, community support
and ability to complete the project as proposed. Funding will be provided for
at least five projects each year for the life of the program.
Eligibility: Applicants are required to be tax exempt
entities with 501(c)(3)-tax status.
Description: The Gulfstream Environmental & Recreational
Trust program was created in 2000 to distribute at least $350,000 during
the first five years of pipeline operations to benefit communities
near the pipeline route. Placed into service in May 2002, Gulfstream
Natural Gas System, L.L.C. is a 581-mile pipeline system with the capacity
to deliver 1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas each day to serve
Florida's growing energy needs. The pipeline is a joint development
between Williams (NYSE:WMB) and Duke Energy (NYSE:DUK) GERT projects
should provide community benefits for environmental and recreational
resources such as: enhancement of open spaces and park land for recreational
enjoyment, assistance in the enrichment of wildlife habitat
Promotion of environmental education, purchases of property for preservation
of wetlands and wildlife habitat, purchases of property to access public lands,
water resources, scenic and wildlife views, and for enhancement or development
of active recreational areas.
Application Information: Applications are accepted
online or through mail. Applications can be downloaded by clicking
here. Send Applications to: Gulfstream Natural Gas System , Attention
Al Taylor, 1905 Intermodal Circle, Suite 310, Palmetto, Florida 34221.
Contact Information: GERT-1-888-a427-4352
Deadline: Applications should be postmarked no later
than Sept. 15, 2003. Grants are awarded December 15, 2003. Project
must be started within 12 months of receiving funding.
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Eligibility: Grant proposals are accepted from organizations
and individuals. Proposals will be reviewed and grants awarded on a semi-annual
basis.
Description: Busch Entertainment Corporation, a
family entertainment subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Cos., Inc., has
announced
the creation of a private charitable foundation to substantially
increase its current financial support for environmental, research,
education,
and animal rescue programs. The fund will make grants in support
of wildlife conservation projects conducted by recognized charitable
organizations
and noted scientists throughout the world. Planned types of projects
include species research, terrestrial and aquatic; habitat protection;
animal rescue & rehabilitation; and
Application Information: Further information and applications
are available at the fund's Web site: http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/
Deadline: Ongoing
Microsoft Unlimited Potential
(UP) Grants
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/
giving/apply/guidelines.asp
Eligibility: Microsoft will consider the following CTLC organizational
types eligible for funding: Nonprofit (in the U.S., 501(c)(3) designation)
or non-governmental organizations that hold charitable status in their country,
School-based (a nonprofit or governmental organization that provides services
to the community during non-school hours such as evenings and weekends),Government
funded and operated.
Description: Microsoft® Unlimited Potential (UP)
is a global initiative that focuses on improving lifelong learning for
disadvantaged young people and adults by providing technology skills
through community technology and learning centers (CTLCs). A community
technology center is a free or low-cost, friendly place (in a community
center, school, library, housing facility, or other convenient location)
where people of all ages and abilities can come to learn about computers,
use the Internet, explore new careers, further their education, participate
in community activities, or develop technology skills." Microsoft
seeks to remove the limits to individual potential around the world by
eliminating technology illiteracy.
Application Information: See
website for Guidelines. Also find out how to request
software donations: request software donations.Applicants will be
notified of the status of their request within six weeks. Proposals should
include the following information: description of your organization,
including mission, major accomplishments, governance, area, and population
served,
detailed description of the project or activity for which support is being
requested, including request amount ,operating budget for the current fiscal
year
Identification of funding sources for the current fiscal year and amounts received
(include foundation, corporate, individual, and public support), project budget
(if applicable), list of current board members and key staff, most recent financial
statement and most recent audit, copy of the organization’s tax-exempt
letter from the IRS, Microsoft may request additional information, proposal
materials, including photographs, videos, and special binders, cannot be returned.
No email or fax proposals will be accepted. Please send completed proposal
to: Microsoft Corporation Community Affairs, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA
98052
Deadline: Ongoing |
