foundation funding, federal grants, and other
tribal funding opportunities.

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

Merrill Lynch Foundation
Over the past 90 years, Merrill Lynch has helped millions of people become more self-reliant and better able to determine their futures as a result of both its financial services and philanthropic contributions. Through their support for education and financial literacy programs throughout the nation and across the globe, Merrill Lynch is helping young people leverage their education as a critical instrument for creating wealth and improving the quality of life in their communities and nations. The education of underserved children and youth in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership development, career planning and business awareness is Merrill Lynch’s principal philanthropic focus. Merrill Lynch gives priority to specific innovative, sustainable programs and projects, rather than general operating support that serve the unmet educational needs and interests of an ethnically diverse population who have limited access to financial resources. Merrill Lynch makes charitable contributions through its branch offices, business units and subsidiaries, and through the Merrill Lynch Foundation. U.S. contributions are only made to IRS recognized 501(c) (3) charitable organizations. The overwhelming majority of grants are initiated by Merrill Lynch and do not originate from unsolicited proposals. However, Merrill Lynch does consider a very small number of unsolicited requests from nonprofit organizations, but funding is extremely limited. Ongoing deadline.

The Metropolitan Life Foundation
The Metropolitan Life Foundation was established for the purpose of supporting various educational, health and welfare, and civic and cultural organizations. The primary objective of the Foundation is to assist tax-exempt organizations through a program of financial support, particularly in the communities in which MetLife has a major presence. Our goals are to strengthen communities, promote good health and improve education. The Foundation makes grants nationally in the areas of heath, education, culture, civic affairs, and social investment programs. In 2000, the Metropolitan Life Foundation awarded 253 grants totaling $13.1 million. Ongoing deadline.

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
Established in 1999 with a gift from Michael and Susan Dell, the Foundation has an endowment of more than $1 billion. The Foundation believes a child’s future begins with a healthy environment. A healthy environment includes access to educational opportunities and quality health care. In addition, safe and engaging after school programs, quality early childhood care services and primary needs such as food, clothing and environments that are free from abuse enable children to grow into successful and healthy adults. As parents and co-founders of the Foundation, Michael and Susan Dell place the utmost importance on the health and education of children. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation’s mission is to fund initiatives that foster active minds, healthy bodies and a safe environment where children can thrive. The goal of MSDF is to improve the outcomes for children around the world in a measurable way. MSDF seeks to fund organizations and their projects or programs that meet this goal. The Foundation’s aim is to work as a catalyst for enduring, systemic change. Using a collaborative approach, existing programs and organizations are sought that will serve as links that address unmet needs in five essential focus areas – health, education, safety, youth development and early childhood care. In addition, the Foundation selectively funds short-term projects that tend to have a positive and immediate effect on children. Ongoing deadline.

Microsoft Corporation
Confirming their belief that amazing things happen when people have the resources they need, Microsoft has seen remarkable results from their giving efforts. They're excited about the opportunities ahead. Microsoft will share resources, innovative technology, and ideas with organizations and individuals who work in underserved communities. 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). Microsoft believes that by providing technical skills training to disadvantaged individuals, they can partner to create social and economic opportunities that can change peoples' lives and transform communities. Microsoft seeks to remove the limits to individual potential around the world by eliminating technology illiteracy. Ongoing deadline.

Milagro Foundation
The Milagro Foundation was founded in 1998 to benefit underrepresented and underprivileged children around the world. Milagro serves children in the areas of education, arts, and health. Priority is given to programs that can prove to make a lasting impact on children (those that work with the children for two or more years) and programs or projects that show collaboration between and among more than one agency. The Milagro Foundation does not fund capital campaigns, scholarships, individual trips or tours, the production of video, music events, television or film, one time events, fund-raising or sporting events. Most grant amounts are between $2500 and $5000. The Board makes decisions on grants three times a year–February, June and October. Grant deadlines are usually at least two months prior to a Board meeting. Ongoing deadline.

Mission-Driven Grant Program
To carry out its family's philanthropic activities, Arthur Blank, the co-founder of Home Depot, established The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. The foundation giving emphasizes youth development as it relates to six programmatic areas: 1) arts and culture; 2) young women and girls to enable them to understand their developing bodies, build meaningful relationships and make healthy, responsible life decisions; 3) education enhancement; 4) athletics and outdoor activities that are more than unstructured recreation; 5) environment especially moving young people from awareness into action; and 6) fostering understanding including prevention of violence. The Foundation limits its giving to identified geographic areas including the State of Georgia, with some emphasis in metro Atlanta. A particular focus of all grants is underserved youth populations defined from a socio-economic perspective. Award amounts vary. Ongoing deadline.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
The mission of the Foundation is to help young people with disabilities to maximize their potential and participation in society. The Foundation provides national grants to projects and organizations throughout the United States, giving preference to areas where their company facilities are located. Foundation sponsors three types of grant programs: National Grants: for programs of national scope and impact or for model projects that can be replicated at multiple sites; Matching Grants: to supplement cash, products and employee volunteer time donated by Mitsubishi Electric US companies in the communities; and Matching Gifts/Starfish Matches: to match individual employee donations to charitable organizations. Organizations meeting the Foundation's priorities and guidelines and interested in applying for a grant are requested first to submit a short concept paper (3-4 pages) for preliminary review. Concept papers may be submitted by mail or online. The concept paper should include the following elements: explanation of the need and objectives for the funds related to the goal of inclusion, description of the national impact of the project/organization, discussion of how the organization or initiative is innovative and/or builds on similar work being done in your field, plans for evaluation of project activities and dissemination of results, and budget summary. Concept papers may be submitted at any time and are reviewed throughout the year. Ongoing deadline.

Mix It Up Grants
You have a great idea for an activist project, but you need some money to make it go? Apply for a Mix It Up Grant! The Mix It Up Grants Program funds youth-directed activist projects that focus on identifying, crossing and challenging social boundaries in schools and communities. Grants are limited to $250 and they can only give you one. They'll give preference to applications that clearly show: Youth leadership — i.e., projects created and carried out by youth activists; Collaborative efforts across social boundaries — i.e., different youth groups or clubs working together, or school-based clubs working with community-based organizations; and Continuing efforts to identify, cross or challenge social boundaries — i.e., the funded project isn't "the end" of the effort. Ongoing deadline.

Morgan Stanley Foundation
Through the Morgan Stanley Foundation and direct corporate contributions, Morgan Stanley Community Affairs provides over $10 million annually to create and deliver excellence in children’s healthcare; invest in students and faculty to create access and opportunity in the financial services sector for members of underserved communities; and encourage, recognize and reward employee community engagement. Last year, the Foundation provided more than $50 million to non-profit organizations for a variety of programs. In addition, they invest in innovations in pediatric care, so that more children can get the healthy start they need for consistent and meaningful achievement in life. Ongoing deadline.

Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation supports music education and its many benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to underserved schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide. Grants range from $500 - $5,000. Youth orchestras, community schools of the arts, after school programs, and local schools are eligible to apply. Ongoing deadline.

The Nathan Cummings Foundation
The Foundation’s commitment is to improve people’s health and well being, especially those who confront barriers due to low- to moderate-socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, and gender. They define health broadly and include within their expanded view the link between physical health and the economic, social, environmental and psychological factors that affect individuals, families, and communities. Special attention will be given to efforts that address the health disparities that exist between the rich and the poor, build bridges between the common concerns of disparate constituencies, and recognize the strategic importance of employing a variety of approaches (coalition building, research, litigation, to name a few) to produce institutional change. Priority attention will be given to efforts that are national in scope and efforts that have the potential of having a multi-state or statewide impact and can be replicated. The foundation’s grant budget for 2002 is $20 million. Deadlines are ongoing.

National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund
The Education and Job Training Assistance Fund is a fund established by The Allstate Foundation to channel small grants to survivors of domestic violence in order to achieve their educational and job related goals. It is their hope that this fund will allow survivors greater independence over their financial lives and increase their options for their livelihood. Any adult survivor of domestic violence is eligible to receive funds. However, a domestic violence survivor must work with a domestic violence shelter/program or domestic violence coalition to submit an application for this fund. Fundable expenses include: licensing fees (nursing, social work, etc.); books and supplies for school; job skills training (resume building, interview preparation, clothing, etc.); tuition; requirements for jobs (uniforms, tools, etc.); registration fees; temporary child care so that the applicant can attend school, take a class or look for employment; public transportation; or computer equipment or rental fees for computer time at a computer center. While this list is fairly inclusive, there may be circumstances where a survivor has job and/or education needs that are not on this list. In these instances, agencies are encouraged to apply and clearly articulate how the need is related to education and job training. NNEDV will disburse grants up to $1,000 per application. The same survivor may not apply for more than two grants in a calendar year. NNEDV will only accept Education and Job Training Direct Assistance Fund applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations whose core mission is to serve or represent victims of domestic violence. Eligible organizations that submit applications must provide core services that include 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, crisis intervention, system advocacy, residential and nonresidential support groups, individual and group counseling, domestic violence training/technical assistance and domestic violence transitional housing. Eligible organizations include: domestic violence shelters; domestic violence transitional housing programs; domestic violence coalitions; and culturally specific domestic violence organizations. NNEDV will not accept applications from organizations whose core mission is not primarily focused on serving victims of domestic violence. Ongoing deadline.

National Youth Development Information Center
The National Youth Development Information Center has a variety of valuable information relating to funding opportunities for youth development programs including: listing of national foundations, community and/or family foundations and federally supported youth programs. They have also compiled a list of corporations who have a history of supporting local youth development programs. This website contains links to these corporations’ web sites.

The NEA Foundation’s Student Achievement Grants
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. The grant amount is $5,000. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. Although some funds may be used to support the professional development necessary to implement the project, the majority of grant funds must be spent on materials or educational experiences for students. Ongoing deadline.

New York Life Foundation – Nurturing the Children Initiative
It is human nature to protect and provide for those we hold most precious, and that's especially true when it comes to children. However, helping young people fulfill their potential and teaching them to be responsible, successful adults have become enormous challenges. In today's world, kids face a host of negative influences unknown by previous generations. Unfortunately, the safety net is tenuous for many children, and without intervention and guidance they face daunting obstacles. This was the motivation behind the New York Life Foundation's decision in 1998 to channel the majority of its resources toward organizations, programs and services aimed at helping young people.
Called Nurturing the Children, this initiative specifically focuses on: Safe Places to Learn and Grow; Educational Enhancement; and Mentoring Children. Ongoing deadline.

The Nick Traina Foundation
The Nick Traina Foundation (NTF) supports organizations involved in the diagnosis, research, treatment, and/or family support of manic-depression, suicide prevention, child abuse and children in jeopardy, and provides assistance to struggling musicians in the areas of health and mental illness. The NTF may give special consideration to proposals that address manic-depression in children and young adults. Ongoing deadline.

Nike’s Bowerman Track Renovation Program
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants 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. This ten-year, $2 million program, administered by Nike's Community Affairs department, provides matching funds of up to $50,000 to youth-oriented nonprofit organizations anywhere in the world. Organizations applying for the grant must demonstrate a need for running track refurbishment or construction, provide track access to neighboring communities, and Bowerman Track Renovation Program funds must be matched in some amount by other contributors by an agreed upon deadline. Proposals will be accepted on an ongoing basis through May 31, 2009.

Office Depot
Office Depot is proud to help a large number of local nonprofit organizations every year. To aid in the review of requests for corporate support, we have established the following criteria: The nonprofit organization must be aligned with Office Depot's mission to directly impact the health, education and welfare of children; Funds provided by Office Depot must directly assist children; The inquiring organization must provide background on the specific program and other funding sources; The organization must have an established track record of community advocacy and a clear direction for its future initiatives; The organization must have 501(c)(3) status; and The organization must provide a Federal Tax Identification Number. To request a monetary donation from Office Depot, please provide a brief description of your organization, your Federal Tax ID number, an explanation of what is being requested and the rationale based on our charitable giving guidelines. The request should be on your organization's letterhead. You must also provide a copy of your IRS 501(c) (3) determination letter. Ongoing deadline.

OMNOVA Solutions Foundation
The endowed Foundation serves as the primary tool for reaching out to communities. The Foundation’s highest giving priority is education because they want to help motivate future leaders and workers to gain the desire, knowledge and work-readiness skills required for corporations like theirs to succeed and maintain a competitive edge. OMNOVA Solutions Foundation grants have funded activities such as special math and science learning centers at local schools, reading programs and annual scholarships. In addition, the Foundation supports programs for economic development and activities related to improving the quality of life. Ongoing deadline.

O’Shaughnessy Foundation
Quality education lays the foundation for the success of children, families, communities, and our society as a whole. The I.A. O'Shaughnessy Foundation is concerned that too many schools lack sufficient resources; that students in high-poverty areas have lower achievement scores, higher drop-out rates, and lower rates of college graduation; that low-income families lack the resources to choose better schools; and that the gap between the rich and the poor is increasing. The Foundation has set its current funding interest to help address these critical matters of public concern. The Foundation is currently interested in making Board Grants to support high quality education that prepares students in disadvantaged communities for educational and life success. They fund organizations that: provide support networks; remove impediments to student success; are broadly supported by the community; and have a record of demonstrated success. The Foundation is especially interested in funding endeavors that are broad in scope, widespread in influence, high-impact, innovative, and replicable models. The Foundation does not limit itself to specific grant categories or program areas. It funds organizations that address needs and effectively solve problems using multiple approaches or multi-faceted solutions. Ongoing deadline.

Our Communities
Monsanto supports community projects that will promote the growth and prosperity of local communities where the company does business. Previously funded projects have focused on issues such as cultural enrichment, neighborhood development and improved human services. Monsanto manufacturing sites are located in Luling, Louisiana; Muscatine, Iowa; Augusta, Georgia; Idaho; and Fayetteville, North Carolina. Applicants must submit a preliminary funding request and Monsanto will subsequently invite qualified applicants to submit a full proposal.

Outdoor Classroom Grant Program
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and the International Paper Foundation, and National Geographic Explorer classroom magazine have announced an Outdoor Classroom Grant Program to fund outdoor learning environments for K-12 public schools around the United States. Outdoor classrooms provide students with the hands-on opportunity to learn about natural resources through science education. Ranging from flower, vegetable, and butterfly gardens to small ponds, nature trails, or bird sanctuaries, outdoor classrooms can vary in complexity based on a school's available resources. More elaborate outdoor learning environments may include a laboratory for testing water and soil quality, a greenhouse, wetlands, an arboretum, or a shelter. This school year, the Outdoor Classroom Grant Program will award grants up to $2,000 to at least one hundred schools. In some cases, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. The grants can be used to build a new outdoor classroom or to enhance a current outdoor classroom at the school. The program only considers outdoor classroom proposals. All K-12 public schools in the United States (excluding Puerto Rico) are welcome to apply. Grants will be reviewed three times a year. Ongoing deadline.

The Overbrook Foundation
The goal of the Foundation's Youth Program is to provide low-income adolescents and young adults with opportunities to develop leadership skills, practice active citizenship, and foster creativity. The Foundation supports programs that include a direct services component and/or leadership development activities that encourage collective action and advocacy, promote systemic social change, and build communication skills in young people. The Foundation makes grants only to organizations that meet Internal Revenue Code 501(c) (3) requirements as nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations or to qualified governmental units or agencies. A letter of inquiry, no more than 2 pages in length, must be submitted to begin the process. Ongoing deadline.

Palm Handheld Devices
Palm, Inc. will help non-profit organizations serve community needs through donating Palm handhelds. They award this equipment monthly throughout the year.

Payless ShoeSource Foundation
The Payless ShoeSource Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the communities where our associates and customers live. Through the Foundation, they support programs that achieve measurable results in these communities. Smaller grant requests (under $5,000) are considered each month. Requests must include name, address and phone number of organization and contact person; brief explanation of the organization; explanation of how the proposed funding would be used and the results to be accomplished; and copy of the IRS tax-exempt certification. Larger grant requests (over $5,000) are reviewed on a quarterly basis. These larger requests should include the information listed previously, plus a list of the organization's officers and directors along with the names and qualifications of those managing the program or project to be funded; financial statement for the most recent fiscal year; budgets for the proposed funding year showing anticipated expenses and income sources; and a representative donors' list showing who has contributed to the program or project with amounts indicated. This information is confidential and will be used for the grant-making decision only. Ongoing deadline.

Paymentech Corporate Giving
Each quarter, Paymentech reviews requests for funding from eligible 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organizations that provide needed services in the areas of Education and Health and Human Services. Preference for funding is given to organizations whose work impacts the citizens of those areas in which Paymentech offices are located. Generally, fund contributions will be distributed as cash grants with a maximum annual gift of $5,000 per organization. (Requests for larger donations may be made by special application.) Ongoing deadline.

Phelps Dodge Foundation
Each year the Phelps Dodge Foundation, Phelps Dodge Corporation and local operating facilities donate resources to charitable organizations in more than 30 communities across the globe. At the heart of their giving philosophy is a belief in the power of partnerships. At Phelps Dodge, community involvement is more than funding; it is lending their knowledge, business experience and the generosity of employee volunteers to community programs that work. The Phelps Dodge Foundation focus their support to address needs in the areas of education, safety and the environment because they represent important values to the company, allow them to put their expertise into practice, and reflect their commitment to excellent operating standards. They also support the arts and civic/community development because they believe in their role in helping communities thrive and promoting cultural diversity. Charitable grants from Phelps Dodge may be funded by the Corporation, the Phelps Dodge Foundation, or their subsidiary companies. Phelps Dodge invites qualified, nonprofit organizations to submit written proposals that respond to the community involvement priorities outlined in the giving theme guidelines. Ongoing deadlines.

Plum Youth Grant
Are you a social entrepreneur, age 25 or under, who wants to see BIG change in the world? Did you recently create a sustainable project, program or organization? Do you need $500 to further the growth and success of your program? If you answered, "YES!" to all those questions, you are eligible to apply for a Plum Youth Grant. Plum TV and Do Something want to see you and your project reach the next level. Selected young social entrepreneurs from the U.S. will win $500 grants. One winner is chosen EVERY week! Ongoing deadline.

Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People is prepared to establish partnerships with groups in the United States or other countries who: are oppressed by poverty or social systems, want to take charge of their own lives, have organized or are organizing to do something about their own conditions, have decided that what they are going to do will produce long term changes for their lives or communities, and will control the programs they own and will benefit from them directly. Ongoing deadline.

Prescription Drug Patient Assistance Programs
RxAssist provides health care providers with information on accessing more than 100 pharmaceutical manufacturers’ patient assistance programs. These programs usually offer a limited supply of free prescription medication to eligible patients. Application forms are available on-line for the 40+ programs that allow their forms to be copied freely.

Project HOPE (Helping Outreach Programs to Expand)
Funds are available to develop programs and coalitions designed to help crime victims, including child abuse victims. Fundable activities include outreach programs and advocacy training. Ongoing deadline.

Public Welfare Foundation
The Public Welfare Foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations that provide services to disadvantaged populations, and to those working for lasting improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs. Funding is focused in eight program areas: criminal justice, disadvantaged elderly, disadvantaged youth, environment, health, population and reproductive health, community economic development and participation, and human rights and global security. They make awards eight times during the year. Ongoing deadline.

RadioShack’s Neighborhood Answers Grant Program
The RadioShack Neighborhood Answers Grant program is designed to offer answers -- answers that bring community impact through programs or projects conducted by local nonprofit organizations. The program currently focuses on two areas: prevention of family violence/abuse and/or child abduction. To be considered for a Neighborhood Answers Grant, an organization must: be a tax exempt nonprofit designated as a 501(c) (3) by the Internal Revenue Service; offer solutions to help prevent family violence/abuse and/or child abduction; directly impact or benefit, through programs and/or services, a RadioShack community; and limit grant requests to $500 or less in value. Ongoing deadline.

Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation
The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation has identified 1) the assistance of orphaned children including the promotion of their adoption and 2) intervention in the lives of troubled youths as two areas of interest to which it expects to direct a portion of its funding each year. Funding, however, is by no means limited to these areas. The Foundation is actively seeking further areas of interest so potential applicants with services in other areas should not feel discouraged from applying or from bringing themselves to the attention of the Board. The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation, as a relatively new foundation, has not limited itself to specific areas of need and expects to evolve its policies and interests with time. Therefore, they invite you to use this website to submit your application or make your organization known and to return to this website periodically for updated information. Grant size varies. Ongoing deadline.

Reading Resource Project
The Reading Resource Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The program distributes books FREE of charge for literacy programs. Recipients merely pay shipping, handling, and administrative costs, which is only $0.65 per book ($65 per set of 100 books). Reading Resource Project books come in sets of 100 books per set. There will not be more than four copies of the same book in any set. Reading levels are available for Pre-K through Second Grade. Book selection and quantity is dependent upon availability, so there is no guarantee of specific titles. Books are sorted and shipped as close to a project's needs as possible, with regard to reading level and topic. Reading Resource Project books are available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis. Requests for quantities of less than 30 sets can be shipped within 3 to 4 weeks; larger orders may require a longer time period to fill. Ongoing deadline.

Reiman Foundation
The application or proposal need not adhere to any specific forms. They simply ask that the information it contains be specific enough to give a clear picture of your intended project, why you are proposing it, who will benefit from it, and how it will be administered. The Reiman Foundation focuses its giving on three main areas: Healthcare, Education, and Children. In order for them to review your proposal in a timely manner, please include the following information in whatever is appropriate on your agency's letterhead: the date of your application; brief description of project requesting funds; why a grant from the Reiman Foundation is needed; documentation of tax-exempt status; brief overview of your agency (including population you serve and your focus); contact person's name and contact information; and amount of funds being requested (if possible attach a "Wish List" with specific needs and the dollar amount associated with that need). Ongoing deadline.

RGK Foundation
The Foundation's primary interests within education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education (particularly mathematics, science, and reading), after-school tutoring and enrichment, integrating technology into curriculum, teacher development, and higher education. The Foundation is particularly interested in programs that raise literacy levels and programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. Within the community, the Foundation supports a broad range of human services programs, youth development programs, community improvement programs, and cultural arts programs. Human service programs of current interest to the Foundation include early childhood development, parenting education, domestic violence, and child abuse prevention. The Foundation supports youth development programs that work to build character, leadership and social skills. The Foundation is interested in supporting community improvement projects that enhance nonprofit management and promote philanthropy and voluntarism. Cultural arts programs supported by the Foundation are typically educational outreach activities for youth. The Foundation's current interests in the area of medicine/health are programs that promote the health and well-being of children and families and, on a more limited basis, medical research programs. Most grants are under $25,000. Ongoing deadline.

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

Rockwell Collins Community Partnership Fund
Rockwell Collins makes charitable contributions to a variety of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and around the world. The Rockwell Collins Charitable Corporation makes grants for programs and initiatives. The Rockwell Collins Community Partnership Fund supports fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities. They prefer to support organizations and activities in the communities where their employees live and work. Their giving priorities include education and arts and culture with an emphasis in youth development. They believe by strengthening the quality of education and providing opportunities for youth involvement and leadership, they are helping students prepare for the future. Grants are usually awarded for approximately $5,000. Ongoing deadline.

Rohm and Hass Company Contributions Program
Rohm and Haas Responsible Neighbor Community Programs work to advance the economic, social and environmental quality of life in the communities where they operate and where their employees live through giving, volunteerism and community dialogue. Responsible Neighbor Community Programs promote science, technology and mathematics education; environmental and safety concerns. Rohm and Haas maintains a decentralized contributions program, through which specific donations and initiatives are determined by regional needs and cultures. In keeping with the company’s overall giving missions and values, Rohm and Haas contributions around the world demonstrate the company's commitment to education, preservation and improvement of the environment and social and economic sustainability. Rohm and Haas Company focuses their support in five key philanthropic categories: including Education, Environment, Civic and Community, Health and Human Services and Arts and Culture. Ongoing deadline.

Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation
Rosie O'Donnell established her For All Kids Foundation, Inc. in 1997 to 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. Grants are only awarded to organizations with IRS §501(c) (3) classification as described in §509(a). Organizations applying for funds should submit a letter of intent of no more than three typewritten pages. Rosie's For All Kids Foundation encourages organizations to focus on a specific program and/or project when requesting assistance. Ongoing deadline.

Safeco Community Grants
Safeco partners with non-profit organizations that promote neighborliness by bringing people together. Neighborliness is looking out for one another. It's sitting on the front porch – not the back porch. It's waving hello. It's bending down to tie the shoe of a 3-year-old. Neighborliness is the sum of all the everyday things we do that make our neighborhoods a great place to live and raise our children. And, neighborliness leads to safer more vibrant neighborhoods. Studies show that when neighbors know and watch out for each other, there is less incident of crime and higher likelihood that people will work together toward a common goal, like creating a pocket park down the street or tackling tough issues that affect the neighborhood. Safeco funds programs focused on: improving and creating neighborhood parks and gathering spaces; neighborhood beautification and clean-up projects; volunteer projects in which community members identify and work together to build upon neighborhood strengths; and community festivals that attract diverse audiences. Grant sizes vary. Ongoing deadlines.

The Scaife Family Foundation
The Scaife Family Foundation grant awards will support and develop programs that strengthen families, address issues surrounding the health and welfare of women and children, promote animal welfare, and that demonstrate the beneficial interaction between humans and animals. Consideration may be given to organizations that encourage private conservation. The foundation will consider grants directed toward early intervention and prevention efforts in the area of drug and alcohol addiction. In 2000, funding totaled $7.7 million for 78 grants. Ongoing deadline.

The Searle Patients in Need Foundation
The foundation will provide free medication for the indigent. Physicians should request information on getting the prescription medications and program requirements. For more information, call (800) 542-2526. Ongoing deadline.

Service Clubs’ Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
On July 2, 2001, President Bush announced that four prominent service organizations – Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist and Rotary – will work cooperatively with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America to enroll one million Big Brothers and Big Sisters (volunteer adult mentors) over the next five years. According to independent research, volunteer adult mentors who work with Big Brothers Big Sisters help children make significant academic progress and overcome other challenges they may face such as violence, drug or alcohol abuse. On a local level, if you have not already contacted your local service clubs to recruit adult volunteers, seriously consider the possibility. Their support will not only provide adult mentors, it will also strengthen your organization’s efforts in developing additional partnerships with these vital service organizations. Ongoing deadline.

ShopKo Charitable Giving
ShopKo believes they are as much a part of our communities as communities are a part of them. As part of their mission, they're deeply committed to supporting programs and services that benefit those in need. And they've identified key needs they feel they can support the most including: assisting people with disabilities, the underprivileged and the disadvantaged, strengthening family values, encouraging and supporting programs aimed at educating youth, and supporting the arts. The funding committee meets once a month to make funding decisions. Ongoing deadline.

Singing for Change Charitable Foundation
Singing for Change... improving the quality of life for people and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their communities. Singing for Change offers competitive grants to progressive, community-based, nonprofit organizations that address the root causes of social and environmental problems. Areas of interest include: Children and families (Grants are awarded to programs that are concerned with the health, education and protection of children and their families. Projects that foster self-esteem and self-sufficiency and that teach nonviolence and creative problem solving are most likely to be considered); The environment (Grants will be awarded to programs that promote environmental awareness and teach people methods of conservation, protection and the responsible use of natural
resources. Efforts to protect individual species or animals are not usually funded by SFC); and Disenfranchised groups (SFC defines these groups as people who have been marginalized in our society because of their low levels of skill, education or income; people with AIDS, disabilities, and homeless people). Grants range in size from $500.00 to $10,000 and are made on an annual basis. Ongoing deadline.

Skoll Foundation Announces Guidelines for Social Sector Program
Through its Social Sector Program, the Skoll Foundation seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the development of 21st century infrastructure for social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and the social sector, both in the United States and internationally. Through this program, the foundation will support the development of knowledge, tools, vehicles, pathways, and networks that meet the needs of social entrepreneurs, philanthropy, and the global social sector for information, resources, connection, transparency, and accountability. Special emphasis will be placed on opportunities to support work that promotes understanding of, expands, or improves capital markets for social entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurship; advances knowledge and practices concerning social entrepreneurship and philanthropy; and enhances the accountability and effectiveness of social entrepreneurship, philanthropy, or the social sector on a systemic level. To be considered for support through the program, an organization must have legal status to receive grant funds. Nonprofit organizations based in the U.S. must be classified as a Section 501(c) (3) nonprofit charitable organization and not a private foundation, or must apply under a fiscal sponsorship agreement. Non-profit organizations based outside the U.S. will be asked to submit an organizational profile. For-profit organizations proposing to do charitable work will have to meet the IRS standards for expenditure responsibility. Requests for support are accepted year-round. Grants of $25,000 or less will be reviewed and approved on an ongoing basis. Larger grants will be approved by the Skoll Foundation board of directors at regularly scheduled meetings throughout the year.

Sprint Foundation
Established in 1989, the Sprint Foundation extends Sprint's corporate core value to serve the charitable and civic needs of their communities and has donated approximately $70 million, making a difference community by community. Through direct grants and a matching gift program for Sprint employees and retirees, the Foundation supports Sprint's commitment to championing communities and the active participation of its employees in charitable endeavors. The Foundation is committed to sharing Sprint's resources to build nurturing relationships with all of their communities – and a better future for us all. Areas of interest include: education, arts and culture, youth development, disability, and community investment. The Foundation makes tax-deductible grants only to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that are not classified as private foundations and otherwise qualify as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code. Ongoing deadline.

Starr Foundation
The Starr Foundation was established in 1955 by Cornelius Vander Starr, an insurance entrepreneur who founded the American International family of insurance and financial services companies, now known as American International Group, Inc. Mr. Starr, a pioneer of globalization, set up his first insurance venture in Shanghai in 1919. He died in 1968 at the age of 76, leaving his estate to the Foundation. The Foundation currently has assets of approximately $3.5 billion, making it one of the largest private foundations in the United States. It makes grants in a number of areas, including education, medicine and healthcare, human needs, public policy, culture and the environment. Grants range from $25,000 - $125,000. Ongoing deadline.

State Farm Companies Foundation
State Farm supports efforts to assure all children to have access to an education that will allow them to achieve their greatest potential and prepare them to be active participants in a nation and economy that continues as a global leader. The foundation supports and makes grants available to k – 12 schools, colleges, and universities, awarding grants for academic achievement initiatives, after school programs, teacher excellence programs, and school-to-work success programs. Ongoing deadline.

Stonyfield Farm’s Profits for the Planet Program
Profits for the Planet (PFP) puts Stonyfield's guiding principle of corporate social responsibility into action. Each year, 10% of the company's profits are given to efforts that help protect and restore the environment. By directing financial support to those programs that affect positive and meaningful change, PFP embodies the spirit of the company's environmental and educational missions. Projects which meet the following criteria will receive the highest priority for funding: protect and restore the planet; generate measurable results (i.e. natural resources saved, people educated); and promote Stonyfield Farm via sampling opportunities, collateral, media relations. Ongoing deadline.

Student Achievement Grants
The NEA Foundation provides grants to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. The grant amount is $5,000 and may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, or scholars-in-residence. Although some funds may be used to support the professional development necessary to implement the project, the majority of grant funds must be spent on materials or educational experiences for students. Grants will fund activities for twelve months from the date of the award. Please give careful attention to the timeline of your grant. Applications that include activities scheduled prior to the date of notification will not be considered. Ongoing deadline (February 1, June 1, and October 15).

Sunbeam Corporation
Contributions made by the Sunbeam Corporation are paid primarily in cash and also in Sunbeam products donated at retail cost and therefore are to be invested in projects that result in the most effective use of our resources. The Sunbeam Corporation is particularly interested in funding areas of family services, general health, community and civic affairs, art and culture and the environment and conservation efforts. Preliminary correspondence briefly describing the organization or project is encouraged. The organization should submit a formal request for consideration. All requests should be made in the form of a letter. Ongoing deadline.

Surdna Foundation
The Surdna Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of environment, community revitalization, effective citizenry, the arts, and the nonprofit sector. Surdna generally follows a two-stage application process - letter of inquiry and full proposal. Because of the large number of requests Surdna receives and the amount of time it takes for an applicant to develop a full grant proposal, applicants are asked to send full proposals only when requested by a Foundation staff member. The first step for most applicants, therefore, is sending Surdna a letter of inquiry. Ongoing deadline.

Swett Foundation
The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals. By making grants to other charitable organizations (designated as IRS 501c3 non-profit organizations) the Foundation seeks to fund programs that directly impact the lives of individuals. The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation has identified 1) the assistance of orphaned children including the promotion of their adoption and 2) intervention in the lives of troubled youths as two areas of interest to which it expects to direct a portion of its funding each year. Funding, however, is by no means limited to these areas. The Foundation is actively seeking further areas of interest so potential applicants with services in other areas should not feel discouraged from applying or from bringing themselves to the attention of the Board. The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation, as a relatively new foundation, has not limited itself to specific areas of need and expects to evolve its policies and interests with time. Ongoing deadline.

Symbol Technologies, Inc. Community Grants
Symbol Technologies, Inc. awards two types of grants: Community and Diversity Grants. Through their grants program, Symbol funds innovative educational programs in academic institutions and community organizations with special consideration given to programs that promote Math, Science, Engineering and Technology. The Diversity Grants must target one or more of the following under-represented groups: African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, People with Disabilities, Gays and Lesbians, Asian Americans, Women and Indigenous/Native populations. Organizations must meet the following criteria in order to qualify for funding: must have tax exemption under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3) or be a publicly funded academic institution. All non-profit 501(c)(3) charities will be validated via www.guidestar.org; and qualified educational institutions and organizations may re-apply for funding up to three years, and then there must be at least a two-year gap before being reconsidered for funding. Repeat applicants are not automatically funded each year; they must re-apply each fiscal year. Ongoing deadline.

Teach America Program
The Gateway Foundation is seeking to provide teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to enhance student learning though effective use of technology. It intends to offer $7.6 million in online technology training to up to 75,000 teachers through a five-year period. The foundation awards online training subscriptions to schools, school districts and other educational institutions. Grant recipients will have unlimited access, for 12 months, to more than 250 online instructor-led courses or self-tutorials. Courses range from Web publishing and word processing to exploring the Internet. Potential applicants must meet the following criteria: be a non-profit K-12 school, other non-profit educational institution, or a teacher affiliated with one of these institutions; demonstrate a need for technology training; submit a brief plan for using technology to enhance classroom instructions; and complete an online evaluation of Teach America! upon conclusion of the 12-month grant. Ongoing deadline.

TechSoup Stock
If your nonprofit organization needs more computers but your budget is tight -- TechSoup Stock has a solution. Their pioneering Recycled Computer Initiative gives nonprofits nationwide a chance to get high-quality refurbished computer systems at a discount. The first nationwide refurbishing program geared strictly to nonprofits, RCI also provides an environmentally friendly alternative to used equipment disposal. TechSoup Stock offers only high-quality computers formerly used by large corporations. These are machines that are typically phased out after two to three years of use and are in very good condition. Each one is loaded with a new operating system and comes with a 90-day swap warranty. To qualify for the RCI program, an organization must be a 501(c)(3) U.S. nonprofit with an annual budget of less than $20 million. Ongoing deadline.

Tenet Healthcare Foundation
Tenet’s hospitals, regions and divisions are actively involved in helping direct charitable giving in their communities by working with the Foundation to help ensure that charitable dollars are put to the best use. Grants are issued in the following categories: health and wellness, health education, human services, education, civic and community, and arts and humanities. You can determine your organization’s eligibility by taking their Online Grant Eligibility Quiz. As part of their grant-making efforts this year, they identified three important national issues in health care where they feel donations can make a real difference. These issues are the nursing shortage that is affecting the delivery of health care, the challenge of providing medical needs of the uninsured, and the ongoing effort to improve the quality of care and patient safety at our nation’s hospitals. Ongoing deadline.

Tiger Woods Foundation
The Tiger Woods Foundation grant-making process focuses on providing opportunities to children and families who are underserved. The following are approved programmatic areas for funding: education; youth development; parenting; and family health & welfare. The following general considerations must be adhered to in order to receive funding from the Tiger Woods Foundation: organizations must be tax exempt under Section 501 (c )3, not a 509 (a) private foundation; organizations must submit a recent audited financial statement and/or a completed IRS 990 form to be considered; organizations must have IRS qualifying public support of over $100,000 from the preceding year; grants are for one (1) year and are not automatically renewable for multiple years; and organizations are limited to one (1) grant application per calendar year. TWF will not provide more than 25% of an organization's general operating budget. Ongoing deadline.

Toshiba America Foundation
The mission of Toshiba America Foundation is to contribute to the quality of science and mathematics education in U.S. communities by investing in projects designed by classroom teachers to improve science and mathematics education for students in grades K thru 12. $5,000 is the maximum grant award. Ongoing deadline.

Toyota USA Foundation
The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education by supporting innovative programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. A high priority is placed on the following: systemic math and science programs which are broad in scope and incorporate interdisciplinary curriculum, "real world" classroom applications and high student expectations; creative and innovative programs which develop the potential of students and/or teachers; and cost-effective programs that possess a high potential for success with relatively low duplication of effort. In addition, eligible proposals are evaluated on: significance of need/problem, potential of program to improve the quality of the system, program's potential for long-term success, resourcefulness, scale of project within community or geographic region, and the ability to establish partnerships. Applying organizations must be tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)3 and be located within and serve people in the U.S. Ongoing deadline.

TRIBAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Turner Broadcasting System
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. accepts grant proposals throughout the year that focus on education for at-risk middle school students, the environment and arts and culture organizations.

UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation’s (UHCCF) Medical Assistance Grants
The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation (UHCCF) is now offering support to meet the needs of children nationwide with assistance grants for medical services not fully covered by health insurance. Parents and caretakers across the country will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000 for health care services that will help improve their children’s health and quality of life. Examples of the types of medical services covered by UHCCF grants include: speech therapy, physical therapy and psychotherapy sessions; medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eyeglasses; and orthodontia and dental treatments. To be eligible for UHCCF grants, children must be 16 years of age or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, reside in the United States and be covered by a commercial health insurance plan. Ongoing deadline.

UnumProvident
UnumProvident and its employees are an important part of the communities in which they live. As a company, they're at the forefront of United Way and other philanthropic giving programs. In fact, a cornerstone of The UnumProvident Commitment is the responsibility they have to communities, and last year alone gave $4.5 million to charitable groups in the U.S. and the U.K. in addition to the $896,000 of employee contributions to local organizations. One way in which they help support their communities is through their corporate giving program. They seek to partner with charitable organizations that primarily target four areas: disability, public education, health and wellness, and the arts and culture. Their charitable contributions are provided to the communities in which they are located by the local charitable contributions committee. Many of their employees volunteer and participate on boards, and special consideration is given to these organizations to recognize our employees’ commitments. They discourage capital campaign and multi-year requests. Ongoing deadline.

UPS Foundation
The UPS Foundation will consider high impact philanthropic programs and projects from organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. The Foundation focuses its support on national programs in the areas of: Human Welfare - including programs for families and children in crisis, the economically or culturally disadvantaged, the physically or mentally challenged, and community development programs. Foundation dollars are put to use helping those struggling with systemic effects of illiteracy, hunger, poverty and homelessness; Educational Programs - including academic research, programs that raise the level of educational instruction, family learning opportunities, and school involvement projects; and Major Initiatives - adult literacy and the distribution of prepared and perishable food. Ongoing deadlines.

U.S. Department of Justice – Helping Outreach Programs to Expand Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) will provide up to $5,000 in funding to grassroots community- and faith-based victim service organizations and coalitions to improve outreach and services to crime victims, through support of program development, networking, coalition building, and service delivery. Funds may be used to develop program literature, train advocates, produce a newsletter, support victim outreach efforts, and recruit volunteers. Established organizations and coalitions that do not receive federal VOCA victim assistance grant funding and operate with $50,000 or less in annual funding. Eligible organizations and coalitions must be operating for at least 1 year. Ongoing deadline.

Verizon Foundation – eGrants
Verizon Foundation invites the nonprofit community to become a part of this Internet opportunity by applying for an eGrant. Their mission is to provide an online philanthropic community network to support nonprofit organizations in the United States, and eGrants is one way Verizon wants to take you to the Internet highway by offering this exciting resource. Nonprofits can request an eGrant from Verizon Foundation, in the amount of $240, toward Internet access from the vendor of their choice. All you need to do is select an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and complete the application. Although the program targets smaller non-profits (those with annual budgets under $500,000) any 501(c)(3) organization may apply. Nonprofits that currently have Internet access are ineligible. In alignment with Verizon Foundation's funding priorities, they ask that applying nonprofits address one or more of those areas, which are: Literacy, Community Technology and work force development, and Domestic Violence solutions. It is important that your application highlights how Internet access will benefit the communities served and how partnerships will be developed. Ongoing deadline.

Victor Clark Youth Incentive Program
At the request of the family of the late Victor C. Clark, the ARRL Foundation established the Victor C. Clark Youth Incentive Program, with the objective of providing support for the development of Amateur Radio among high-school age (or younger) youth. Funded by endowment and contributor support, the Program makes mini-grants available to groups that demonstrate serious intent to promote participation in Amateur Radio by youth and enrich the experience of radio amateurs under the age of 18. Groups that qualify for mini-grants will include, but not be limited to, high school radio clubs, youth groups, and general-interest radio clubs that sponsor subgroups of young people or otherwise make a special effort to get them involved in club activities. Mini-grants, not to exceed $1000 per grant, will be made for such projects as securing equipment for antennas for club stations, purchasing training materials, supporting local service projects that bring favorable public exposure, and similar activities. Preference will be given to projects for which matching funds are raised locally. An applicant for a mini-grant must write a brief, but complete proposal including such items as: names, call signs (if applicable), addresses and telephone numbers of sponsors; objectives of the proposed program; existing resources if relevant (e.g. status of school club station, etc.); concise, realistic statement of financial need; description of local resources (e.g. matching funds, specific financial and/or equipment/material contributions); commitment of relevant local non-ham group (e.g. school, school science coordinator and/or principle, school board); any relevant supporting documentation including letters of support, letters of intent, pledges and the like; and timeframe; local evaluation process; criteria for evaluating program effectiveness/success. Ongoing deadline.

Wachovia Foundation
The Wachovia Foundation is a private foundation that is funded annually by Wachovia Corporation. They provide grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in two primary and two secondary focus areas (Primary Focus Areas: Education and Community Development; Secondary Focus Areas: Health and Human Services and Arts and Culture). Their mission is to build strong and vibrant communities, improve the quality of life, and make a positive difference where they have banking institutions. To be considered for grant funding, organizations must: have a non-profit tax-exempt classification under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; be located or provide service in Wachovia’s markets; have broad community support and address specific community needs; demonstrate fiscal and administrative stability; and align with one or more of the Foundation’s focus areas. Ongoing deadline.

Walgreens
Since their founding in 1901, Walgreen Co. and its employees have recognized the connection between strong communities and good business. The Walgreen motto, "The Pharmacy America Trusts," reflects their belief in ethical business practices and their respect for the dedication of local volunteers in improving the quality of life in their community. As their company grows, and they bring their stores to new markets and new neighborhoods, they bring a tradition of supporting the health needs of their patients. Most Walgreen grants are made to eligible nonprofits working in local Walgreen communities. A portion of the budget is reserved for select national organizations. Walgreens awards grants in the following program areas: Non-hospital based health agencies; Walgreens One-on-One tutorial programs in inner city neighborhoods where they operate; and a small share is reserved for eligible community and social service agencies that serve areas where Walgreens has a significant presence. Health is their major area of focus, and the largest share of their annual contributions budget is allocated to programs that address the health needs of their patients. Ongoing deadline.

Washington Mutual
Washington Mutual is happy to partner with nonprofit organizations by investing in their efforts to build stronger communities. Washington Mutual awards millions of dollars in cash grants each year to support K-12 public education, financial education and affordable housing and community development. To help strengthen communities, Washington Mutual also sponsors a wide variety of fairs, festivals and other events where they have financial centers. In addition, Washington Mutual sometimes has office furniture and equipment available to donate to our nonprofit partners. Because inventory levels fluctuate throughout the year, donations are contingent on availability. Ongoing deadline.

W. K. Kellogg Foundation
Since the Foundation was established in 1930, its United States programming has centered on health, education, and agriculture. These primary interests continue today, although others have been added or are emerging. Each programming area has a goal that guides the Foundation staff, Board of Trustees, and advisers in grant making decisions. Over time, the Foundation may adjust or redirect its grant making based on the changing needs of society. Grants are currently made in the four areas of: Health, Food Systems and Rural Development, Youth and Education, and Philanthropy and Volunteerism. Ongoing deadline.

The Waitt Family Foundation
The Waitt Family Foundation helps build strong communities. They believe strong communities build strong families. Community building represents the core of their work and involves partnering with a handful of selected partner communities across the country to help create comprehensive change and break the cycle of marginalization. They are acutely aware of the history of community building, the magnitude of its current challenges, and the role and size of our resources in its future. With this perspective they have crafted a loose framework for their engagement with partner communities. Communities The Waitt Family Foundation chooses to partner with tend to: have a strong leadership group and an emerging track record of successes; have strong mechanisms for incorporating residents' input; and low wealth and marginalized. The Foundation focuses on: comprehensive and systemic community solutions as articulated by the residents; the past, present and future contexts to truly understand the community issues and assets; creative uses of technology to maximize the impact of resident efforts; active listening, facilitation and engagement; and the power of communication to change beliefs and catalyze action. Ongoing deadline.

Wells Fargo Housing Foundation
The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation believes everyone deserves a decent, safe place to call home. Founded in 1993, the Foundation is committed to increasing low-income homeownership through the development of affordable housing, and to providing shelter and supportive services for homeless and disabled adult populations. Areas of interest include: homeownership (construction and home improvement opportunities), supportive housing, and transitional housing. Grants generally range from $5,000 - $10,000. Deadlines are ongoing.

Westinghouse Electric Co.
Westinghouse actively contributes to programs that benefit nonprofit organizations. The Charitable Giving Program is Westinghouse's principal foundation for the company's social investments. Areas of emphasis for this program are education, and civic and social pursuits. Within each area, Westinghouse encourages programs that help to meet the needs of populations such as the disadvantaged, the young, the elderly, minorities, and people with disabilities. The Charitable Giving Advisory Board will evaluate proposals and make awards on a quarterly basis. Individual award amounts will be $5,000 and under. In addition, only two grants can be awarded to an organization over a five-year period. Ongoing deadline.

Wilbooks
Every week Wilbooks will donate at least 20,000 books to kindergarten through second grade children all across the country. The books are free and there is no charge for shipping and handling. All of the books being donated are printed in English. Applications can only be for one classroom and all applications are considered on a first come, first serve basis. So apply today to make your class eligible to receive Free Books from Wilbooks. Ongoing deadline.

William Randolph Hearst Foundation
The William Randolph Hearst Foundation is seeking to improve access to health care for underserved persons in urban and rural communities. The foundation funds medical centers, regional hospitals, and specialized medical institutions. Organizations east of the Mississippi call (212) 586-5405; west of the Mississippi call (415) 543-0400 for further information. Ongoing deadlines.

Xerox FreeColorPrinters Program
The Xerox FreeColorPrinters program empowers all your efforts with the impact of color that gets you noticed. Thousands of small businesses, schools, religious institutions, and non-profit organizations have already benefited from adding Xerox color for free. Why wait? To qualify, organizations must be based in the United States. All organizations must have more than one employee, print and/or copy between 2,000–4,000 pages per month, and must be able to use a credit card for supplies purchases. Ongoing deadline.