Private Grants Alert

(AFFORDABLE HOUSING) TD Foundation (Multi-state)

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:20:00 EST

Deadline: Varies (see below). The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving effort of TD Bank N.A., which operates under the trade names TD Banknorth and Commerce Bank, increases its Non-Profit Training Resource Fund to $300,000, expanding the program to support eligible organizations based...

(CHILDREN) Merrill Lynch Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:48:00 EST

Deadline: Rolling. The Merrill Lynch Foundation supports a variety of charitable causes throughout the world. Its focus is on education and carries on the tradition established by Merrill Lynch founder Charles E. Merrill, who believed education is the key to personal growth and prosperity. Mer...

(OUTDOORS) The Stewardship Council

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:59:00 EST

Deadline: Pending (early 2010) The Stewardship Council will soon launch its 2010 Catalyst Fund competition to provide youth with a greater access to outdoor experiences. The fund will target $150,000 to support grassroots organizations. The foundation anticipates posting deadlines for all of its ...

(WORKPLACE SKILLS) MCJ Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:48:00 EST

Deadline: Rolling. Founded in 1983, The MCJ Foundation supports organizations that are committed to help those less fortunate by promoting harmony and understanding, furthering education and workplace skills, and improving the overall quality of life. More specifically, the foundation assists tho...

(YOUTH) Nestle

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 23:20:00 EST

Deadline: Spring 2010. Swiss food conglomerate Nestl� will announce deadlines next spring for its 2010 Very Best in Youth program which spotlights the best in youth leadership by identifying teens whose efforts are making a profound impact in lives other than their own. Nominees must be between 1...

(HUNGER/AFTER SCHOOL) SUPERVALU Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:20:00 EST

Deadline: Nov. 15. The Minnesota grocery-store chain SUPERVALU offers, through its foundation, a range of giving programs to benefit hunger relief, education and improvements in the workforce. Although giving is centered in Minnesota, the chain does consider grants from outside of the state. ...

(GIVING UPDATE) Social Justice Giving Rebounds, Up 31 Percent

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:50:00 EST

After years in the giving doghouse, social justice philanthropy seems to be on the rebound with social justice-related grants rising nearly 31% over the last few years, says a new Foundation Center report. The report, Social Justice Grantmaking II, finds that between 2002 and 2006, social justice-re...

(FAITH-BASED) Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:33:00 EST

Deadline: Rolling. The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, named for the founder of the international hotel chain, supports a range philanthropic endeavors. The foundation does not generally accept unsolicited proposals. However, it does accept unsolicited propels for its Conrad N. Hilton Fund for S...

(EDUCATION) Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:33:00 EST

Deadline: NA. For more than 30 years, the Geraldine R. Dodge (daughter of William and Almira Rockefeller) Foundation has nurtured people, ideas, and institutions which transcend self-interest and contribute to a sustainable human society. However, for the first part of 2009, the foundation is acc...

(EDUCATION SUPPORT) KPMG Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:33:00 EST

Deadline: Rolling. The KPMG Foundation, the giving arm of the international accounting firm, was created in 1968 to support quality education in accounting, specifically through its Matching Gift Program. Over the years, the foundation has provided support and direction to a number of initiatives...

(REGIONAL FUNDING) Palmer Foundation (Multi-state)

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:33:00 EST

Deadline: NA. The Palmer Foundation believes in honest, open communication, creativity, education and individual empowerment. The Foundation is now only considering proactive grants initiated by board members. No further unsolicited Letters of Intent will be approved by the Board. The foundat...

(REGIONAL FUNDING/YOUTH) Japan Foundation Center (Multi-State)

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:33:00 EST

Deadline: Dec. 1. The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership opens funding opportunities for small-scale education initiatives in Southern and Midwestern states. CGP's Education Program seeks to increase awareness and understanding of Japan in these states through support of teacher t...

(LAW ENFORCEMENT) Milk Bone Canine-Heroes

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:54:00 EST

Deadline: Rolling. Milk-Bone Canine Heroes, the giving effort of the dog food company, provides $1 million to provide service dogs for individuals with physical disabilities and police dogs for law enforcement organizations. Milk-Bone will contribute products valued at more than $1 million to...

(READING DISORDERS) Mosse Foundation (CA, MA & NY)

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:33:00 EST

Deadline: Rolling. The Hilde L. Mosse Foundation is an independent foundation established in New York in 1985. It describes its interests as alleviating reading disorders in children, education and the performing arts. The foundation has a special interest in funding Jewish-affiliated programs...

(FUNDERS) In These Times, You Need to Bend but Not Break Your Message, Mission

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:13:00 EST

Grant Guru is a monthly feature in which we talk to experts in the field to answer your questions. It is part of our continuing effort to enhance our coverage. Dear Grant Guru: We are making daily adjustments, but we still seem to get overwhelmed by the large number of people seeking help through o...

(HEALTH EDUCATION) RGK Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:21:00 EST

Deadline: Rolling. The RGK Foundation opens its next round of funding opportunities which support a range of programs in such areas as education, community and health. The medicine/health grant program will support programs that promote the health and well-being of children, access to health s...

(TECH/DISABILITIES) NEC Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:21:00 EST

Deadline: Sept. 1. Nonprofits with innovative assistive-technology programs for children and adults with disabilities can secure funding from the NEC Foundation of America. Nonprofits are reminded their programs must offer the potential to be implemented nationwide. Preliminary proposals can b...

(K-12 EDUCATION) Nat'l Assn. for Gifted Children

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:21:00 EST

Deadline: Varies by state. The Nat'l Assn. for Gifted Children offers the NAGC-Nicholas Green Distinguished Student Award Program for students who have distinguished themselves in academic achievement, leadership, or the visual or performing arts. Maximum Award: $500. Eligibility: One student ...

(SPECIAL NEEDS) Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 13:54:00 EST

Deadline: Aug. 31 Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation (IWPF) was founded to provide financial grants for structuring, developing or modifying special-needs children's programs of organizations recognized as charities by the US Internal Revenue Service. In 1963, Irving and Estelle Packer developed ...

(FAMILIES) Gannett Foundation

pga@cdpublications.com (PGA Editor) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:54:00 EST

Deadlines: Aug. 15 The Gannett Foundation, the giving arm of the media conglomerate which includes USA Today and the Rochester, NY, Democrat & Chronicle, provides funds for family and children nonprofits in areas where it has operations. The foundation has two funding pots�one exclusively ...