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ALABAMA

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 93422
Title: Head Start Replacement
Grantee: Cherokee, DeKalb, Jackson, and Marshall Counties, Alabama
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0403.html
Program URL: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=14437&mode=VIEW

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in one or more of the following service areas: Cherokee County, DeKalb County, Jackson County, and Marshall County, Alabama.

Deadline(s): 08/15/2007

ARKANSAS

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 93393
Title: Early Head Start Replacement
Grantee: Little Rock, Arkansas
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Program URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-YC-0601.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Deadline(s): 08/14/2007

CALIFORNIA

California Endowment - Commits $26 Million to Prevent Childhood Obesity
The Woodland Hills based California Endowment is dedicated to meeting the health needs of California's underserved populations by supporting locally developed efforts that utilize the diverse attributes and strengths of communities. As part of this work, the Local Opportunities Fund was created to provide communities with resources to address important health issues on a local level. The goal of the Local Opportunities Fund is to provide grants of up to $50,000 to support projects or organizations that focus on local health issues. Application guidelines are available at:
http://www.calendow.org/

California Department of Education - lists current, past, and outside education funding opportunities.
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/

Josephine S. Gumbiner Foundation
The sponsor provides support to programs that benefit women and children in the Long Beach area of Southern California. This includes programs focusing on day care, education, housing, recreation, the arts and health care, with a special emphasis on intervention, prevention and direct service. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000.
http://jsgf.gumbiner.com/

Sponsor: Northrop Grumman Foundation
Program Number: 78974
Title: Charitable Giving Program
E-mail: onewebmaster@ngc.com
Program URL: http://www.northropgrumman.com/community/charitable_giving.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports the differing needs in the many communities where Northrop Grumman employees live and work.

Deadline(s): 12/31/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Proposal requests must be submitted by December 31 each year in order to be considered by the Contributions Committee for the following calendar year.

Sponsor: Packard (Lucile) Foundation for Children's Health
Program Number: 69644
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: grants@lpfch.org
Web Site: http://www.lpfch.org/grantmaking/howtoapply/timeline.html
Program URL: http://www.lpfch.org/grantmaking/wefund/criteria.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports community organizations in their efforts to promote the health and well-being of children in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties, California.

Deadline(s): 05/17/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants must first submit a letter of inquiry. Letters of inquiry are due May 17, 2007. If invited, full proposals will be due by August 9, 2007.

Sponsor: Hilton Hotels Corporation
Program Number: 63191
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: Kathy_Shepard@Hilton.com
Program URL: http://hiltonworldwide.hilton.com/en/ww/company_info/philanthropy_citizenship.jhtml

SYNOPSIS: The sponsor focuses its charitable giving to four areas: K-12 education, health, youth programs, and civic affairs and public policy. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt organizations. Area emphasis: CA and TN

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications are accepted throughout the year and the sponsor committee meets regularly as needed.

Due Date: March 30, 2007
Subject: Funding Opportunity Take Action: Healthy People, Places, and Practices in Communities Project
Funds: $2,000 and up to $5,000
Project Period: June 29, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Eligibility: Not-for-profit, community-based organizations including faith-based groups, after school programs, coalitions and others.

Begin forwarded message:
The County of San Diego Office of Resource Development has identified a funding opportunity your organization might be interested in pursuing. Should you decide to apply, or require additional information, please call our office at 619.685.2292 If this e-mail has been forwarded to you and you would like to be added to our database to receive funding opportunities, please call our office at 619.685.2292, or e-mail Renee.Rambus@sdcounty.ca.gov or Lisa.Snowden@sdcounty.ca.gov.

Take Action: Healthy People, Places, and Practices in Communities Project - FY 2007

Due Date: 03/30/2007

The purpose of this program is to promote projects that support the president's HealthierUS initiative. The program will support projects that are designed to develop and foster activities that lead to healthy lifestyles in communities. Examples of supported activities include:

Physical activity;
Nutrition/healthy eating;
Preventive screenings; and
Making healthy choices/avoiding risky behaviors.

Details at: http://phs.os.dhhs.gov/ophs/HealthyPeople/

Weingart Foundation -- Grant Program in Southern California
The Weingart Foundation funds institutions in Southern California that serve children, youth, and the general community. The following seven counties are served by Weingart Foundation grants: Los Angeles, Kern, Orange, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura. The Foundation will consider grants that promise significant positive results and are likely to produce long-term effects in the areas of health, education, human services, arts & culture, and public & society benefit.

Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations with 501 � (3) status. Applicants interested in applying for a grant must first complete an online letter of inquiry.

Deadline: Rolling (Letter of Inquiry)

For complete program information and application guidelines, please visit Weingart Foundation

Sponsor: San Francisco Foundation
Program Number: 65358
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: apps@sff.org
Program URL: http://www.sff.org/grantmaking/apply.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Proposed projects should provide direct benefits to residents of this five-county region. Areas of interest include Arts and Culture; Neighborhood and Community Development; Community Health; Education; Environment; and Social Justice. In FY2006, the average grant amount was $20,000.

Deadline(s): 06/04/2007, 12/03/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Mandatory Letters of Intent are due June 4, 2007 and December 3, 2007. If invited, full proposals are due August 24, 2007 and February 22, 2007.

CHARGERS CHAMPIONS http://www.chargers.com/assets/169/31992.pdf

2007 SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION FORM
Purpose: To improve physical fitness, education and nutrition programs in San Diego County schools.
Award Amount:
High Schools can apply for grants up to $75,000
Middle Schools can apply for grants up to $40,000
Elementary Schools can apply for grants up to $30,000
Directions:
Criteria:

Open to all public and private schools in San Diego County.
Schools must propose a program that will utilize the full amount of grant money requested.
Schools must provide legitimate proof of need for project being proposed.
Public schools must meet the legal compliance of the Education Code? Minute mandate for physical education.
- Elementary Schools: 200 minutes within every ten days.
- Secondary School: 400 minutes within every ten days.
Private schools must provide verification of physical education programs of comparable length.
Elementary schools must have physical education specialist (credentialed teacher) to apply.

*Eligibility: Applications must be postmarked by March 2, 2007, in order to receive consideration. Mail applications to: Chargers Champions, Schools Grant Program, P.O. Box 609609, San Diego, CA 92160. Family members of SD Chargers employees and Chargers Champions Leadership Team members are not eligible.

Sponsor: Community Foundation for Monterey County
Program Number: 71652
Title: General Endowment Grants Program
E-mail: info@cfmco.org
Web Site: http://www.cfmco.org/documents/MC%20Grantmakers%20Common%20Grant%20Application%207-1-2006.doc
Program URL: http://www.cfmco.org/documents/CFMCFundingGuidelines20060911_002.doc

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to community-based, nonprofit organizations whose programs benefit the residents of Monterey County, California in the areas of the arts, animal welfare, capital campaigns, community and social services, education, environment, health, and historic preservation.

Deadline(s): 01/03/2007, 05/02/2007, 08/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
The sponsor encourages applicants to contact the sponsor one months prior to the due date.

Sponsor: Gumbiner (Josephine S.) Foundation
Program Number: 67856
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: jsgf@earthlink.net
Program URL: http://jsgf.gumbiner.com/

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to programs that benefit women and children in the Long Beach area of Southern California. This includes programs focusing on day care, education, housing, recreation, the arts and health care, with a special emphasis on intervention, prevention and direct service. Grants range from $5,000 to $50,000.

Sponsor: Cheney (Ben B.) Foundation
Program Number: 14940
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: info@benbcheneyfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.benbcheneyfoundation.org/howtoapply.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations located in selected areas of Washington, Oregon and California. Support is provided for the following eight categories: charity; civic; culture; education; elderly; health; social services; and youth.

Sponsor: Anderson (Irene W. and Guy L.) Children's Foundation
Program Number: 68539
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: andersongrants@aol.com
Web Site: http://andersongrants.org/Anderson%20Children%20application%2007-08.doc
Program URL: http://andersongrants.org/process.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants amounting up to $50,000 to any nonprofit agency or organization in California's Coachella Valley whose purpose is meeting the unmet needs of the Valley's youth.

Deadline(s): 06/15/2007

COLORADO

Adolph Coors Foundation
The sponsor provides financial assistance to charitable organizations in the areas of health; education; youth, community, and human services; and civic and cultural. The sponsor's Board of Trustees generally meets three times a year, but proposals are accepted throughout the year.
http://www.coorsfoundation.org/

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 91580
Title: Head Start Replacement
Grantee: City of Alamosa, Colorado
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0801.html
Program URL: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12356&mode=VIEW

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in the City of Alamosa, Colorado.

Deadline(s): 03/28/2007

Sponsor: Denver Foundation
Program Number: 71765
Title: Grants Program E-mail: jsharp@denverfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.denverfoundation.org/page17823.cfm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to nonprofit organizations serving residents in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and/or Jefferson counties for projects in the areas of arts and culture, civic and education, health, and human services.

Deadline(s): 06/01/2007, 10/01/2007

CONNECTICUT

Sponsor: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Program Number: 65844
Title: Regular Grants
E-mail: hfpg@hfpg.org
Program URL: http://www.hfpg.org/matriarch/documents/GuidelinesHF0507.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to a wide variety of nonprofit organizations in social services, health, education, early childhood and youth services, arts and culture, housing and neighborhood development, and other charitable fields for the enhancement or strengthening of existing activities, for new activities or services, and for capital needs and campaigns.

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications may be submitted at any time during the year. Applicants are required to contact a program officer prior to application to determine eligibility. The program officer will provide an application package.

Sponsor: Hartford Courant Foundation
Program Number: 67852
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: hcfoundation@courant.com
Web Site: http://www.hcfdn.org/application/forms.htm
Program URL: http://www.hcfdn.org/application/guidelines.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to nonprofit organizations which are creative in approach, obtain cost effective, measurable outcomes and apply best practices in program implementation. The sponsor makes grants primarily in support of education, the arts, community development, health and social services, with an emphasis on programs benefiting children, youth and families. Grants may be awarded in support of program, capital and operating expenses, for seed money and as challenge or matching grants. The sponsor's geographic focus are communities in Connecticut. Most grants are single year awards.

Deadline(s): 03/15/2007, 06/15/2007, 09/15/2007, 12/15/2007

Sponsor: American Savings Foundation
Program Number: 68103
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: msanchez@asfdn.org
Program URL: http://www.asfdn.org/content.cfm?page=programs_howto

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support in the areas of human services, education, and arts and culture to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations with programs that primarily serve residents in one or more of the sixty-four Connecticut towns served by the sponsor.

Sponsor: Graustein (William Caspar) Memorial Fund
Program Number: 63709
Title: Corinne G. Levin Education Fund Grants
E-mail: epace@wcgmf.org
Program URL: http://www.wcgmf.org/publications/2004_grant_guidelines.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support designed to enhance access to and the quality of education for all children in Connecticut by funding proposals from diverse community and school groups serving children at several levels: day care, preschool and kindergarten through grade eight.

Deadline(s): 11/01/2006, 05/01/2007

FLORIDA

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 93541
Title: Early Head Start Replacement Grantee: Volusia County, Florida
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Program URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-YC-0404.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Volusia County, Florida.

Deadline(s): 08/21/2007

Sponsor: Macdonald (Dr. John T.) Foundation
Program Number: 68634
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: info@jtmacdonaldfdn.org
Program URL: http://www.jtmacdonaldfdn.org/guidelines.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes grants to provide funding for programs and projects designed to improve, preserve or restore the health and health care of the people in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Eligible applicants are non-profit, tax-exempt organizations.

Deadline(s): 04/16/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants must first submit a letter of inquiry. Applications will be accepted between March 1, 2007 through April 16, 2007.

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 91835
Title: Head Start Replacement
Grantee: Polk County, Florida
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/pdf/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0402.pdf
Program URL: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12553&mode=VIEW

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations (including faith-based organizations) or local for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds which are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Polk County, Florida.

Deadline(s): 04/13/2007

Sponsor: Glazer Family Foundation
Program Number: 67884
Title: Grants Program
Web Site: http://www.glazerfamilyfoundation.org/downloads/gffappl2007.pdf
Program URL: http://www.glazerfamilyfoundation.org/GuidelinesforGrants.aspx

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to tax-exempt organizations serving the Greater Tampa Bay/West Central Florida area. Preference will be given to creative programs focused on disadvantaged youth and families in the areas of general health, safety, education, and recreation.

Deadline(s): 07/01/2007, 11/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Grant applications will be accepted by mail from May 1 to July 1 and September 1 to November 1.

GEORGIA

Sponsor: Goizueta Foundation
Program Number: 68862
Title: Grants Program
Program URL: http://www.goizuetafoundation.org/grantseekers.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for organizations in Georgia that empower individuals and families through educational opportunities to improve the quality of their lives.

DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants must first submit an organizational overview form. Applicants may submit the form at any time.

Sponsor: Whitehead (Joseph B.) Foundation
Program Number: 04965
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: fdns@woodruff.org
Program URL: http://www.jbwhitehead.org/guidelines.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports organizations that provide the full range of basic human services, particularly organizations and programs that benefit children and youth in metropolitan Atlanta.

Deadline(s): 09/01/2006, 02/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications may be submitted at any time. Proposals submitted by February 1 will be considered at the April board meeting; proposals submitted by September 1 will be considered at the November board meeting.

Sponsor: Woodruff (Robert W.) Foundation
Program Number: 03135
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: fdns@woodruff.org
Program URL: http://www.woodruff.org/guidelines.html

SYNOPSIS:
Support is offered to charitable, scientific and educational activities in the state of Georgia.

Deadline(s): 09/01, 02/01

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications may be submitted at any time. Proposals submitted by the September deadline are considered at the sponsor's November meeting, and those submitted by the February deadline are considered at the April meeting.

HAWAII

Sponsor: Castle (Harold K.L.) Foundation
Program Number: 60310
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: jfry@castlefoundation.org
Program URL: http://castlefoundation.org/eligibility-guidelines.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to benefit Hawaii and particularly the Windward coast of Oahu by investing in education, community services and environmental conservation.

DEADLINE NOTE
Prior to submitting a formal proposal, applicants should submit a pre-proposal inquiry. The sponsor reviews pre-proposal inquiries continuously, therefore they may be submitted at any time during the year.

Sponsor: Hawai`i Community Foundation
Program Number: 83096
Title: Lanai Community Benefit Fund
Program URL: http://hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/doc_bin/grant_rfps/2007/LCBF_2007_RFP.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of the Fund is to promote and enrich the lifestyle of the residents of Lanai through the support of educational, cultural and recreational activities for the Lanai community with special emphasis on youth, young adults and senior citizens.

Deadline(s): 06/29/2007

Sponsor: Hawai`i Community Foundation
Program Number: 71874
Title: Rev. Takie Okumura Family Fund--Young Children & Youth Grantmaking Program
E-mail: grantsinfo@hcf-hawaii.org
Program URL: http://hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/doc_bin/grant_rfps/RFP-Okumura_2007.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for projects assisting the healthy development of Hawaii's young children and youth (ages birth to 20 years old).

Deadline(s): 03/30/2007, 08/31/2007

Sponsor: Campbell (James and Abigail) Foundation
Program Number: 67600
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: keolal@campbellestate.com
Program URL: http://www.campbellfamilyfoundation.org/grant_procedures.cfm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants in the areas of youth, education and Hawaiian projects. Priority is given to programs located in or serving communities in the following areas: West O'ahu (Ewa/Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Makakilo and the Wai'anae Coast), Kahuku, Lahaina on Maui and Pahoa on the island of Hawai'i.

Deadline(s): 02/01/2007, 08/01/2007

Sponsor: Castle (Samuel N. and Mary) Foundation
Program Number: 60659
Title: Henry and Dorothy Castle Memorial Fund Grant Program
E-mail: acastle@aloha.net
Program URL: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/castle/rfp.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards funding to organizations located within the state of Hawaii, for programs and projects benefiting the people of Hawaii.

Deadline(s): 02/01/2007, 06/01/2007, 10/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
To be considered at the April meeting, applications must be submitted by February 1; August meeting applications must be submitted by June 1; applications must be submitted by October 1 to be considered at the December meeting.

Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation The Fred Baldwin Memorial Foundation supports projects that benefit the people of Maui County.
Deadlines: 08/01/2006
Contact Email: foundations@hcf-hawaii.org

Download RFP
Download Coversheet
Download Reporting Guidelines

http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/inside/inside.php
Hawai`i Community Foundation - A Closer Look
The Hawai`i Community Foundation is a public, statewide, charitable services and grantmaking organization supported by donor contributions for the benefit of Hawai`i's people.

What Do We Do?
We are an information resource about philanthropy, civic leadership and the issues affecting the nonprofit sector. As an advocate for the nonprofit sector, we seek to inspire the spirit of giving throughout every island community by providing outstanding support and services to our donors, volunteers, other nonprofit agencies, grantseekers and the community.

ILLINOIS

Sponsor: Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation
Program Number: 83638
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: advisors@oprfcommfd.org
Program URL: http://www.oprfcommfd.org/grants.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponosr provides discretionary grants to tax-exempt organizations serving the residents of Oak Park and/or River Forest, Illinois.

Deadline(s): 05/01/2007

Sponsor: Illinois Children's Healthcare Foundation
Program Number: 82874
Title: Discretionary Grants
E-mail: bobegan@ilchf.org
Program URL: http://ilchf.org/pages/2/index.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides limited funds to assist organizations focusing on improving the health of Illinois children in "urgent" situations.

INDIANA

Sponsor: Community Foundation of Boone County
Program Number: 72383
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: info@communityfoundationbc.org
Program URL: http://www.communityfoundationbc.org/grants.html

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to nonprofit organizations serving Boone County, Indiana for projects in the areas of education, youth, arts, culture, health and human services, civic affairs, the environment, recreation, education and the elderly.

Sponsor: Community Foundation of Grant County
Program Number: 83617
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: sstahl@comfdn.org
Program URL: http://www.comfdn.org/foundation.asp?ID=134

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding in the areas of community development, education, health, and human services.

Deadline(s): 04/28/2006, 07/28/2006, 10/27/2006, 01/26/2007, 04/27/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Deadlines are prior to noon on the last Friday in April, July, October, and January. Applicants must contact the sponsor before submitting a proposal.

Sponsor: Community Foundation of Grant County
Program Number: 83617
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: sstahl@comfdn.org
Program URL: http://www.comfdn.org/foundation.asp?ID=134

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding in the areas of community development, education, health, and human services.

Deadline(s): 04/27/2007, 07/27/2007, 10/26/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Deadlines are prior to noon on the last Friday in April, July, October, and January. Applicants must contact the sponsor before submitting a proposal

IOWA

Sponsor: Mid-Iowa Health Foundation -- Community Response Grant
Program URL: http://www.midiowahealth.org/grants.html

SYNOPSIS:
The Mid-Iowa Health Foundation is accepting applications for the Community Response Grant. Areas of particular interest include community healthcare safety net systems, preventive health services, childhood overweight, mental health and oral health.

LOUISIANA

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 88673
Title: Replacement
Grantee: West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Program URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0604.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds, which are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

Deadline(s): 04/23/2007

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 89299
Title: Replacement
Grantee: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana
E-mail: ohs@dixongroup.com
Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/pdf/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0603.pdf
Program URL: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12554

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds, which are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.

Deadline(s): 04/13/2007

Massachusetts

Sponsor: Hayden (Charles) Foundation
Program Number: 01834
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: info@charleshaydenfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.charleshaydenfoundation.org/guidelines.php?previouspage=contact

SYNOPSIS:
Program and capital support is provided to promote the mental, moral, and physical development of school-aged youth in the New York City and Boston metropolitan areas. Priority is given to those institutions and programs primarily serving youth most at risk of not reaching their full potential, especially youth in low-income communities.

Sponsor: Metrowest Community Health Care Foundation
Program Number: 85241
Title: Grants to Target Childhood Obesity
E-mail: info@mchcf.org
Program URL: http://mchcf.org/grants/Docs/RFP_Spring_2007.doc

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is accepting proposals for programs that involve parents, school personnel, pediatricians, faith-based organizations and youth serving organizations in developing local strategies to address the alarming increase in overweight children.

Deadline(s): 03/30/2007

The Foundation will accept proposals for the following areas:

Implementation of School Wellness Policies.
Implementation of evidence-based nutrition and/or physical education programs. The Foundation strongly encourages that applicants research emerging nutrition and physical activity curricula and tailor them to meet individual community needs.
Programs that focus on parent education regarding nutrition, food choice and meal preparation, particularly for new parents.
Programs that provide nutrition education and fitness opportunities for elementary-aged children.
Programs that encourage physical activity as a lifestyle habit, particularly active parent/active child models.
Programs that address and provide alternatives for "screen time" (TV, video games, computers).
Expansion of obesity and diabetes screening services linked with appropriate follow-up care.
Creation and promotion of materials that emphasize local opportunities for physical activity and health promotion (e.g. maps and information guides to local parks, bicycle trails, lakes, farmstands etc.)

The MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation's mission is to improve the health status of the community, its individuals, and families through informed and innovative leadership. The Foundation is a catalyst for a healthy MetroWest, providing over $5 million in annual financial support to meet the unmet health needs of 25 communities in Massachusetts' MetroWest area. The Foundation serves the health needs of the following communities: Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley and Westborough.

Sponsor: Metrowest Community Health Care Foundation
Program Number: 85241
Title: Grants to Target Childhood Obesity
E-mail: info@mchcf.org
Program URL: http://www.mchcf.org/grants/Docs/RFP_Spring_2006.doc

Deadline(s): Oct. 13, 2006 adows Building
http://www.mchcf.org/grants/guidelines.html

MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation
161 Worcester Road, Suite 202
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-7625
(508) 879-7628 Fax
info@mchcf.org
http://www.mchcf.org/about/mission.html

Sponsor: Brooks (Harold) Foundation
Program Number: 72080
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: ashorey@grantsmanagement.com
Program URL: http://www.grantsmanagement.com/brooksguide.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor will consider any request for a grant which significantly provides for the health, human services, religious, educational, environmental, recreation or cultural needs of the community, particularly in the South Shore area of Massachusetts.

Deadline(s): 05/01, 11/01

MARYLAND

Sponsor: Baltimore Community Foundation
Program Number: 82230
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: asamples@bcf.org
Program URL: http://www.bcf.org/ourgrants/grantprograms.aspx

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt organizaitons in the greater Baltimore region in the following priority areas: Arts & Culture; Education; Environment; Human Services; Neighborhoods; Transportation; and Youth.

DEADLINE NOTE
Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year, while deadlines for full proposals are set by the Program Officers. Grant decisions are made quarterly.

Sponsor: The Abell Foundation
Program URL: http://www.abell.org

SYNOPSIS:
The Abell Foundation seeks to create solutions that are both innovative and will ensure accountability. Its grantmaking is limited to specific types of awards. The Foundation will consider requests for:

capital grants that support new construction, renovation, purchase of property, and/or capital equipment;
seed money grants for projects encouraging innovative solutions to recalcitrant problems; and
planning grants for projects which may serve as catalysts for systematic change.

The Foundation prefers not to fund ongoing operational expenses. It does not award grants to individuals, sponsorships, deficit financing, annual sustaining funds, or travel. Awards are made to organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status only.

MICHIGAN

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Announces Community He0alth Improvement Matching Grants Program
Deadline for Applications: Accepted continually; Reviewed quarterly
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation ( http://www.bcbsm.com/foundation/ ) has announced the Community Health Improvement Matching Grants Program to support nonprofit organizations addressing significant health issues in Michigan. The foundation has allocated $750,000 for this program and is offering matching fund grants up to $25,000 per year for up to two years to implement programs designed to address one or more key community health issues; enhance consumer awareness and change unhealthy behavior; and enhance quality, contain costs, and promote appropriate and necessary access to care. While consideration will be given to any initiative designed to provide innovative solutions to important community health issues, priority will be given to proposals that focus on the following: clinical depression; domestic abuse; patient safety; and access to health care for the uninsured. The BCBSM Foundation's Community Health Improvement Matching Grants Program closely aligns with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network's Social Mission Health Initiatives' focus on depression, domestic abuse, physical activity and nutrition, and access to healthcare.

Sponsor: Saginaw Community Foundation
Program Number: 65262
Title: General Grants Program
E-mail: info@saginawfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.saginawfoundation.org/images/Website_app_05-05.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for a wide variety of programs and purposes benefiting the citizens and communities of Saginaw County, Michigan. The sponsor's areas of interest are: arts, education, health, civic improvement, human services, environment, and youth, etc. Grants vary in size.

Deadline(s): 02/01/2007, 05/01/2007, 08/01/2007, 11/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Deadlines are as follows: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 for Unrestricted Grants; February 1 and November 1 for Saginaw County Youth FORCE Grants; February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 for YWCA Fund for Women & Girls Grants; and February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 for Home for the Aged Grants.

Sponsor: Battle Creek Community Foundation
Program Number: 64992
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: bccf@bccfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.bccfoundation.org/page28133.cfm

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to a wide variety of nonprofit programs, organizations and community groups that enhance and support the quality of life in Battle Creek, Michigan, that serve the needs of people in such areas as health, education, human services, arts and culture, public affairs, youth and community development. Applicants may apply for grants or minigrants.

Deadline(s): 09/11/2006, 12/04/2006, 03/05/2007, 06/05/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Minigrants applications (under $1,000) may be submitted at any time. Grant applications (more than $1,000) must be submitted by the deadlines.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation Announces Community Health Improvement Matching Grants Program
http://www.bcbsm.com/foundation/

Deadline for Applications: Accepted continually; Reviewed quarterly

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation ( http://www.bcbsm.com/foundation/ ) has announced the Community Health Improvement Matching Grants Program to support nonprofit organizations addressing significant health issues in Michigan. The foundation has allocated $750,000 for this program and is offering matching fund grants up to $25,000 per year for up to two years to implement programs designed to address one or more key community health issues; enhance consumer awareness and change unhealthy behavior; and enhance quality, contain costs, and promote appropriate and necessary access to care. While consideration will be given to any initiative designed to provide innovative solutions to important community health issues, priority will be given to proposals that focus on the following: clinical depression; domestic abuse; patient safety; and access to health care for the uninsured. The BCBSM Foundation's Community Health Improvement Matching Grants Program closely aligns with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network's Social Mission Health Initiatives' focus on depression, domestic abuse, physical activity and nutrition, and access to healthcare.

Sponsor: Detroit Lions Charities
Program Number: 69246
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: lionsfans@fans.detroitlions.com
Program URL: http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=3588

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt orgranizations in Michigan with emphasis on programs that benefit the children and youth of Detroit.

Deadline(s): 12/31

DEADLINE NOTE
Grant requests will be accepted only between October 1 and December 31.

Sponsor: Michigan Gateway Community Foundation
Program Number: 84383
Title: Grants Program
Program URL: http://www.mgcf.org/receive_a_grant.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support to nonprofit organizations whose programs make an impact on the quality of life in south Berrien and Cass counties, Michigan.

DEADLINE NOTE
Proposals may be submitted at any time. Proposals received by February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 will receive a response within one month. The sponsor encourages applicants to contact the sponsor prior to submitting a proposal to discuss guidelines and application requirements.

Sponsor: Allendale Community Foundation
Program Number: 83696
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: haighta@gvsu.edu
Program URL: http://www.allendale-twp.org/foundation%20grant%20application.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the Allendale, Michigan community which focus on youth and recreation, arts and culture, health and human services, education, and problem prevention.

Deadline(s): 08/01/2006, 02/01/2007, 5/5/06

Sponsor: Gilmore (Irving S.) Foundation
Program Number: 65142
Title: Grants Program
Program URL: http://www.isgilmore.org/grant_ru.htm

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to Kalamazoo, Michigan area nonprofit, tax exempt organizations, whose work benefits, or will benefit, the community. Priority areas are: the arts, culture and humanities; human services; education and youth activities; community development; and health and well-being. At times, the sponsor may provide assistance for operating costs, but generally only for a limited duration.

Deadline(s): 07/15/2006, 09/15/2006, 11/15/2006, 01/15/2007, 03/15/2007, 05/15/2007

Sponsor: Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
Program Number: 65824
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: cbedient@ghacf.org
Program URL: http://www.ghacf.org/grants/guidelines.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes grants to outstanding charitable projects and programs primarily benefiting the sponsor's service area of Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Ferrysburg in West Michigan.

Deadline(s): 04/07/2006, 09/29/2006, 07/05/2007

Sponsor: Fremont Area Community Foundation
Program Number: 65598
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: mcrisman@tfacf.org
Web Site: http://www.tfaf.org/grants/grapplication.html
Program URL: http://www.tfaf.org/grants.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards millions of grant dollars to non-profit organizations across Newaygo County in Michigan.

Deadline(s): 02/15/2006, 05/15/2006, 09/15/2006

MINNESOTA

Sponsor: Mardag Foundation
Program Number: 63133
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: inbox@mardag.org
Program URL: http://www.mardag.org/page26355.cfm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes grants to non-profit organizations and public entities located within and serving residents of the state of Minnesota. The sponsor's geographic focus is the East Metro area of Dakota, Ramsey and Washington counties, as well as greater Minnesota.

Deadline(s): 05/01/2007, 08/01/2007, 12/31/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application.

Sponsor: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
Program Number: 87762
Title: Growing Up Healthy: Kids and Communities
E-mail: foundation@bluecrossmn.com
Web Site: http://www.bluecrossmn.com/bc/wcs/groups/bcbsmn/@mbc_foundation/documents/ public/mbc2_guh_kids_broch.pdf
Program URL: http://www.bluecrossmn.com/bc/wcs/groups/bcbsmn/@mbc_foundation/documents/ public/mbc2_progoverview_guhkids.hcsp

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to improve the health of Minnesota's children through a focus on social and environmental determinants of health. The initiative supports community efforts to work at the intersection of health and two or more of the following health determinants: early childhood development; stable, affordable housing; and the physical environment. It is designed to help communities work across sectors in new ways to create an environment that nurtures the healthy growth and development of children under the age of five.

Deadline(s): 04/13/2007

MISSOURI

Sponsor: St. Louis Cardinals
Program Number: 84134
Title: Grants Program
Web Site: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/downloads/y2007/grant_app_june07.pdf
Program URL: http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/community/grants.jsp

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to tax-exempt organizations serving children and youth within the St. Louis area.

Deadline(s): 06/08/2007

MISSISSIPPI

Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson
Program Number: 72364
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: ellen@cfgreaterjackson.org
Program URL: http://www.cfgreaterjackson.org/apply.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports projects in the subject areas of education, health, families/children, environment, the arts or community building are accepted from nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, churches and schools in Hinds, Madison and Rankin counties in Central Mississippi.

NORTH CAROLINA

North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund -- Fit Community Grants (North Carolina)

The North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund, in partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, is accepting applications for the Fit Community Grants program to support community efforts to improve physical activity, healthy eating, and tobacco use prevention initiatives in their community, schools, and workplaces.

Award amounts are up to $30,000 per year for two years. Eligible applicants are North Carolina county agencies, municipal partnerships, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations representing county or municipal partnership who also apply for or have been awarded a Fit Community designation award (see website for application).

Deadline: February 1, 2008

Please Note: The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (CHHCS) does not administer this funding opportunity.

Contact the North Carolina Health and Wellness Trust Fund grant program directly for complete program information and program guidelines: http://www.fitcommunitync.com/applicationprocess.aspx

Sponsor: Duke Endowment
Program Number: 86957
Title: Child Care Program
E-mail: rmabry@tde.org
Program URL: http://www.dukeendowment.org/childcare

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for projects and programs which enhance the welfare of children in North Carolina and South Carolina.

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications and inquiries may be submitted at any time. The Trustees meet to review requests two times per year, in May and November. Proposals should be received no later than January 15 for the May meeting and July 15 for the November meeting.

Sponsor: Weaver Foundation
Program Number: 68562
Title: Grants Program
Program URL: http://www.weaverfoundation.com/guidelines/index.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor's mission is to help the Greater Greensboro community enhance and improve the quality of life and the economic environment for its citizens while developing a sense of philanthropy, civic education, and commitment in current and future generations of the founders' families.

NEBRASKA

Sponsor: Lincoln Community Foundation
Program Number: 72371
Title: Program Grants
E-mail: debs@lcf.org
Web Site: http://www.lcf.org/page28287.cfm
Program URL: http://www.lcf.org/page28286.cfm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for the creation of new programs or the enhancement of existing programs within nonprofit organizations in Lincoln and Lancaster County, Nebraska. These grants are given in support of programs that focus on the areas of basic needs, children and youth, older adults, human diversity, family issues, environmental enhancement and cultural arts.

Deadline(s): 06/01/2007, 12/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants must contact the sponsor prior to submitting an application.

NEW JERSEY

Sponsor: Dircks (Robert and Joan) Foundation
Program Number: 63306
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: grants@DircksFoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.dircksfoundation.org/guidelines.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to organizations located in the New Jersey area for programs and projects that benefit children and individuals that are physically, mentally, or economically disadvantaged. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $15,000.

DEADLINE NOTE
The sponsor reviews applications five times per year, in January, March, May, August, and November.

Sponsor: Johnson (Robert Wood) Foundation
Program Number: 64862
Title: New Jersey Health Initiatives
E-mail: info@njhi.org
Web Site: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19667
Program URL: http://www.rwjf.org/files/applications/cfp/cfp-NJHI2007.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to support the development of programs to improve health and health care in New Jersey communities. Grants of up to $300,000 will be available.

Deadline(s): 10/17/2006

DEADLINE NOTE
Brief proposals are due October 17, 2006. Selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals. If invited, full proposals are due January 11, 2007.

Qualified Applicants for NJ After 3 Grants
http://www.njafter3.org/GrantsFunding.htm

NJ After 3 is conceived as a public-private partnership in an effort to maximize resources, community input, flexibility and accountability for after-school programming. Through this model, public institutions leverage private support and greater community input. As a public-private partnership, NJ After 3 taps into the best of both worlds.

Non-Profit Organizations - All NJ After 3 program grantees must be private, non-profit organizations organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Tax Code.

Public School Partnerships - All NJ After 3 programs must have a written memorandum of understanding with a school principal where after-school activities take place.

Other Partnerships - Partnerships with universities, hospitals, foundations, for-profit corporations, faith-based organizations, cultural institutions and others is encouraged to expand resources available for after-school programming.

NJ After 3 Grant Process
First RFP - A Request For Proposals (RFP) for a limited number of pilot projects was made available July 19, 2004, and is now closed.
Second RFP - A second RFP was released in early 2005 for approximately 40 programs that begin in September 2005. This RFP is now closed.
Grant Size - NJ After 3 grants will range in size from $50,000 to $500,000 with the typical grant between $150,000 and $300,000. Grant size will be based on the number of students served.
New Kids Served - NJ After 3 grants must be dedicated to new after-school programs or significantly expanding existing after-school programs. Any organization proposing an expansion of existing programming will have to meet all criteria and expectations of a New Jersey After 3 program for all students enrolled in both the prior program and the proposed expansion. Programs may not use NJ After 3 funds to supplant existing after-school programming.

NEW MEXICO

Sponsor: Albuquerque Community Foundation
Program Number: 59530
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: foundation@albuquerquefoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.albuquerquefoundation.org/grants/grant-printer.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions whose purpose and continuing work is in the areas of arts and culture, education, environmental and historic preservation, children and youth, health, and human services. Eligible organizations must serve the Albuquerque community.

Deadline(s): 04/16/2007, 08/15/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
The April 16, 2007 deadline is for applications for the Arts and Culture, Education, and Environmental and Historic Preservation programs. The August 15, 2007 deadline is for applications for the Children/Youth at Risk, Health, and Human Services programs.

Sponsor: McCune Charitable Foundation
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: info@nmmccune.org
Program URL: http://www.nmmccune.org/guide.php

FUNDING SCOPE The McCune Charitable Foundation accepts online applications for community-based projects in the state of New Mexico in the areas of arts, education, environment, economic development, health, and social services. Grants for operating expenses, programs, and capital expenses are considered. The Foundation makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes, public schools, and governmental agencies. No grants are made to individuals.

2007 APPLICATIONS
The McCune Foundation accepted applications online in all categories for 2007 funding during the period of July 1 through October 31, 2006. The 2007 online application process is now closed. Please check back periodically for updates and information on future funding cycles

Albuquerque Community Foundation http://www.albuquerquefoundation.org/grants/4select.htm seeks to improve the quality of life in the greater Albuquerque area by providing support for projects and organizations which serve the Albuquerque community in arts and culture, children and youth, education, environmental and historic preservation, health, and human services.

Through endowment funds and community grant programs, the Foundation supports projects that are innovative, meet the needs of underserved segments of the community, encourage matching funds or additional gifts, promote cooperation among agencies, empower the disadvantaged and disabled, and enhance the effectiveness of local charitable organizations.

ACF also distributes close to $900,000 annually on behalf of donor-advisors who have individual funds and who initiate grant awards from these funds to nonprofit organizations in all fields of interest.

NEVADA

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 87997
Title: Early Head Start Replacement
Grantee: Clark County, Nevada
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Program URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-YC-0901.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds which are available to provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Clark County, Nevada.

Deadline(s): 01/03/2007

NEW YORK

Sponsor: Dyson Foundation
Program Number: 68122
Title: Mid-Hudson Valley Grants
E-mail: info@dyson.org
Program URL: http://www.dysonfoundation.org/grantmaking/grantmaking_show.htm?doc_id=197615

SYNOPSIS:
Through the grants it makes in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, the sponsor seeks to improve and enhance the quality of life in the region by supporting social services, education, health, community development, and arts and cultural programs. The sponsor will consider proposals in all of these areas from applicants in Dutchess County, New York. Applicants from other areas considered to be part of the Mid-Hudson Valley (generally Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, and Ulster counties) may also be considered if they meet the sponsor's requirements.

DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants must submit an initial letter of inquiry. There are no deadlines for the submission of materials. The directors meet quarterly, at which time they consider funding recommendations...........

Sponsor: Halcyon Hill Foundation
Program Number: 67854
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: hhf@hhf.org
Program URL: http://www.hhf.org/application.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides time-limited support to qualified non-profit, tax-exempt organizations that are dedicated to the well-being of young children in Rochester, New York.

DEADLINE NOTE
To initiate the grant application, the sponsor requests a brief letter of inquiry or a phone call, stating the purpose of the grant and the amount requested. An offer to submit a formal application will be made to those programs and projects that match the sponsor's interest. Grants are usually considered twice a year in May and November.

Sponsor: Frog Rock Foundation
Program Number: 72547
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: info@frogrockfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.frogrockfoundation.org/grantguide.php

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor will fund organizations working with economically disadvantaged children in Westchester County, New York to advance early learning and development, help adolescents make a successful transition to adulthood, and provide opportunities for intellectual and personal enrichment.

DEADLINE NOTE
Applicants must first submit a letter of inquiry. If a project appears to address key foundation interests, the applicant will be invited to submit a full proposal. Full proposals are due by February 1, May 1, September 1 and November 1.

Sponsor: Rochester Area Community Foundation
Program Number: 72476
Title: Spring Hill Fund for Youth of Ontario and Yates Counties
E-mail: cmerenda@racf.org
Program URL: http://racf.org/lu.cfm?lu=783

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to nonprofit organizations for projects designed to benefit children and young people in Ontario and Yates counties, especially those in more rural areas.

Sponsor: Dyson Foundation
Program Number: 68122
Title: Mid-Hudson Valley Grants
E-mail: info@dyson.org
Program URL: http://www.dysonfoundation.org/programareas/programareas_list.htm?attrib_id=7870

SYNOPSIS:
Through the grants it makes in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State, the sponsor seeks to improve and enhance the quality of life in the region by supporting social services, education, health, community development, and arts and cultural programs. The sponsor will consider proposals in all of these areas from applicants in Dutchess County, New York. Applicants from other areas considered to be part of the Mid-Hudson Valley (generally Putnam, Ulster, Greene, Columbia, and Orange counties) may also be considered if they meet the sponsors requirements.

OHIO

Sponsor: Corbin (Mary S. and David C.) Foundation
Program Number: 67684
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: corbin@nls.net
Program URL: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/corbin/guide.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to help enrich the lives of the people of Akron and Summit County, Ohio. Areas of interest include: arts and culture; civic and community; education; environment; health care; housing; human and social services; medical research; and youth.

Deadline(s): 09/01/2007, 03/01/2008

DEADLINE NOTE
The sponsor meets at least semi-annually, customarily in May and November, to review proposals. Grant requests must be received no later than March 1 for consideration in May and September 1 for consideration in November.

Sponsor: Wean (Raymond John) Foundation
Program Number: 82431
Title: Good Neighbor Grants
E-mail: info@rjweanfdn.org
Web Site: http://www.rjweanfoundation.org/good_neighbor.php
Program URL: http://www.rjweanfoundation.org/files/07_GN_app.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations operating in Mahoning and Trumbell Counties in Ohio. Grants range from $1,000 to $30,000.

Deadline(s): 04/15/2007, 08/15/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Application for grant requests from $5,001 to $30,000 must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2007 or August 15, 2007. Application for grant requests from $1,000 to $5,000 will be accepted anytime during the year up to November 1, 2007.

Sponsor: Duke (Paul G.) Foundation
Program Number: 66291
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: htrace@columbusfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.columbusfoundation.org/GD/Templates/Pages/TCF/TCFSecondary.aspx?page=124

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor, a supporting organization of the Columbus Foundation, makes grants to nonprofit organizations in support of projects for children, young adults, and the family.

Deadline(s): 04/02/2007, 08/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
There are two funding cycles for this program. Grants must be submitted by the first working day in April and August.

Sponsor: Cleveland Foundation
Program Number: 01808
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: cmorosko@clevefdn.org
Program URL: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/images/Guidelines_for_Grantseekers_101205.doc

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for programs located primarily in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties of Ohio. Priority is given to seven broad areas: arts and culture, civic affairs, economic development, education, environment, health and social services.

Sponsor: Corbin (Mary S. and David C.) Foundation
Program Number: 67684
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: corbin@nls.net
Program URL: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/corbin/index.html

Deadline(s): 09/01/2006, 03/01/2007

OREGON

To: District Superintendents
Re: Physical Education Expansion K-8 (PEEK-8): Professional Development Grant Application

In June 2007, the Legislative Assembly adopted House Bill 3141, which requires the Department of Education (ODE) to award Physical Education grants to school districts and charter school for activities related to meeting the physical education requirements for instruction of students in kindergarten through grade 8 as described in OAR 581-020-0250 (adopted December 6, 2007). The PEEK-8: Professional Development grant is primarily for providing in-service training to teachers, not specifically endorsed in physical education, on the instruction of physical education and the academic content standards for physical education.

In evaluating the grant applications the Oregon Department of Education, shall consider:

The physical capacity readiness of the district/school to implement the goals set by the district
The amount of teacher support within the school where the grant will be used
The activities identified to meet the stated goals
Consistency with the district's Continuous Improvement Plan
Consistency with the district's Wellness Plan

The grant application is available at: http://www.ode.state.or.us/news/announcements/announcement.aspx?=3238

Grant applications are due January 15, 2008. Grant awards will be made February 15, 2008. For more information please contact Margaret Bates or 503-947-5156.

PENNSYLVANIA

Sponsor: Seybert (Adam and Maria Sarah) Institution for Poor Boys and Girls
Program Number: 91675
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: seybert@grants-info.org
Program URL: http://www.grants-info.org/seybert/guidelines.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to qualifying tax-exempt organizations for projects and services for disadvantaged children through high school age who are residents of the City of Philadelphia.

Deadline(s): 03/15/2007, 10/01/2007, 01/02/2008

DEADLINE NOTE
The March 1 deadline is for after school and summer programs only. All other requests should apply to the October 1 and January 2 deadlines.

Sponsor: Three Rivers Community Foundation
Program Number: 83776
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: trcfpgh@aol.com
Program URL: http://www.trcf.net/2007-Application.doc

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to nonprofit organizations for project or operating support. Grants range from $500 to $3,000.

Deadline(s): 02/09/2007

Sponsor: Mellon (Richard King) Foundation
Program Number: 01789
Title: Grants Program
Program URL: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/rkmellon/policy.html

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to tax-exempt organizations for projects in regional economic development; education; human services and nonprofit capacity building; children, youth, and young adults; and conservation. Conservation grants are made in Pennsylvania, while all other grants are restricted to the southwestern Pennsylvania region.

DEADLINE NOTE
Proposals may be submitted at any time during the year.

TENNESSEE

The program, called Coordinated School Health, started in 10 pilot school districts across the state in 2001, including Loudon, Monroe and Washington counties in East Tennessee.

Grants helping more schools combat obesity. Money will allow 19 other counties to join program NASHVILLE - A new round of grants totaling more than $1.4 million is allowing 19 more school systems to join a statewide effort aimed at combating childhood obesity. School districts in Campbell and Greene counties are among the latest to join the push. They are getting grants of $75,000 and $95,000, respectively, to engage students, parents, staff and community members in creating an environment that focuses on physical activity, healthy eating habits and good social health.

TEXAS

Sponsor: Texas Fitness Now Program
Program URL: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/opge/formfund/pe/tfn/proguide.doc

Synopsis:
The following information is provided in compliance with statute (General Appropriations Act, Article III, 80th Legislature, 2007, Rider 89).

Total funds available for this program: $10,000,000 in school year 2007-2008 and $10,000,000 in school year 2008-2009 (applicants may receive a reallocation funds based on available funding). Any unexpended funds in school year 2007-2008 cannot be rolled forward for school year 2008-2009. Project funding in school year 2008-2009 will be based on satisfactory progress of the first year program objectives and requirements.

Percentage which will be financed with state funds: 100%

Deadline: October 1st, 2007

Sponsor: Esping Family Foundation
Program Number: 72703
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: sherrye@espingfamilyfoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.espingfamilyfoundation.org/guidelines.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt organizations in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas metroplex in the areas of: children and the families; youth development; and minority communities.

Deadline(s): 04/01/2007, 10/01/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
The Board meets in May and November, all requests must be received by April 1 for consideration at the May board meeting and October 1 for consideration at the November board meeting.

Sponsor: George Foundation
Program Number: 67944
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: dkoch@thegeorgefoundation.org
Program URL: http://www.thegeorgefoundation.org/grant_guidelines.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for programs in early childhood development and education to serve children and their families. The sponsor makes most of its grants to organizations based in Fort Bend County for projects and programs serving Fort Bend's needs.

Deadline(s): 01/15/2007, 04/15/2007, 07/15/2007, 10/15/2007

Sponsor: Carter (Amon G.) Foundation
Program Number: 85318
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: terry@agcf.org
Program URL: http://www.agcf.org/applications.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for projects in the fields of the arts; education; health and medical services; human and social services; programs benefiting youth and elderly; civic and community endeavors that enhance quality of life. Grants are basically directed to the Fort Worth/Tarrant County, Texas area.

Sponsor: McKee (Robert E. and Evelyn) Foundation
Program Number: 68563
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: mckeefoundation@hughes.net
Program URL: http://www.mckeefoundation.org/ifa_guidelines.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes grants in the areas of: civic, cultural and religion; education, literature and science; hospitals; medical and medical research and mental health; rehabilitation and welfare; youth activities; and community funds.

Deadline(s): 12/15/07

Sponsor: Rapoport (Bernard and Audre) Foundation
Program Number: 67409
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: rapoport@rapoportfdn.org
Program URL: http://www.rapoportfdn.org//guidelines.asp

SYNOPSIS:
This sponsor strives to seek model programs and to intiate innovative solutions to vexing problems communities face in the Waco and McLennan Counties of Texas, with a primary focus on programs that benefit children and youth. Specific areas of concentration include: Education; Arts and Culture; Healthcare; Community Building and Social Services; and Democracy and Civic Participation. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt organizations.

Deadline(s): 09/30

DEADLINE NOTE
The sponsor reviews grants throughout the year.

Sponsor: Tesoro Petroleum Corporation
Program Number: 83369
Title: Grants Program
Program URL: http://www.tsocorp.com/stellent/groups/public/documents/published/ tsi_abu_soc__socialresp.hcsp

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to tax-exempt, charitable organizations in their service area. Generally, the sponsor invests $1 million in its grants program.

http://www.tsocorp.com/stellent/groups/public/documents/published/ tsi_abu_soc_comm__onlinecontrf.hcsp

Sponsor: Priddy Foundation
Program Number: 68480
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: debbiecw@priddyfdn.org
Program URL: http://www.priddyfdn.org/policy.asp

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to support programs in human services, education, the arts, and health, which offer significant potential for individual development and community improvement. Grants are limited to areas of Texas and Oklahoma.

Deadline(s): 02/01, 08/01

DEADLINE NOTE
Preliminary applications are due February 1 and August 1. If invited, grant applications are due March 1 and September 1.

VIRGINIA

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 88093
Title: Head Start Replacement
Grantee: New Kent, Charles City, King William, King and Queen, and/or Caroline Counties, Virginia
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Program URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0305.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in New Kent, Charles City, King William, King & Queen, and Caroline Counties, Virginia.

Deadline(s): 04/23/2007

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 86425
Title: Head Start Replacement
Grantee: Dinwiddie County, Virginia
E-mail: ohs@dixongroup.com
Web Site: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0304.html
Program URL: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12357&mode=VIEW

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from local public or private non-profit organizations (including faith-based organizations) or local for-profit organizations that wish to compete for funds which are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Dinwiddie County, Virginia.

Deadline(s): 03/28/2007

Sponsor: Moran Family Foundation
Program Number: 84410
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: moranfamfdn@aol.com
Program URL: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/moran/index.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports innovative interventions that promote healthy mental, physical, and emotional development of at-risk children and at-risk families in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia.

VERMONT

Sponsor: Vermont Community Foundation
Program Number: 69906
Title: Green Mountain Fund Grants Program
E-mail: sgreene@vermontcf.org
Program URL: http://www.vermontcf.org/guidelines-forms/green-mountain.html

SYNOPSIS:
The fund supports charitable activities with a special interest in education, children and families. The sponsor is interested in opportunities where a modest grant will have impact by leveraging a new idea or other dollars, or by making possible something that will benefit the children and families of Lamoille County. Grants generally fall in the range of $500 to $5,000.

Sponsor: Vermont Community Foundation
Program Number: 69905
Title: Community Fund Grants Program
E-mail: mconlon@vermontcf.org
Program URL: http://www.vermontcf.org/guidelines-forms/vcf-community-fund.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to build healthy and vital Vermont communities. Eligible applicants must be exempt and be located in or serve the people of Vermont.

Deadline(s): 09/01/2006, 01/05/2007, 05/04/2007

WASHINGTON

Ben B. Cheney Foundation
The sponsor provides support for private, nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations located in selected areas of Washington, Oregon, and California. Support is provided for the following eight categories: charity, civic, culture, education, elderly, health, social services, and youth.
http://www.benbcheneyfoundation.org

Sponsor: Community Foundation for Southwest Washington
Program Number: 72335
Title: La Center Casinos Charitable Fund
E-mail: anne@cfsww.org
Program URL: http://www.cfsww.org/newsarticle.cfm?articleid=106609&PTSidebarOptID=19722&returnTo=page18600.cfm&returntoname=Granting%20Programs&SiteID=1721&pageid=18600&sidepageid=18600&thetitle=2007%20La%20Center%20Charitable%20Fund%20Grant%20Application%20and%20Gui

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to nonprofit organizations serving the geographic area of La Center in the areas of social services, health, civic affairs, conservation, environmental, education, children's issues, and arts and cultural affairs.

Deadline(s): 03/31/2007, 06/30/2007, 09/30/2007, 12/31/2007

Sponsor: Seattle Foundation
Program Number: 82119
Title: Whitehorse Foundation Grantmaking Program
E-mail: info@seattlefoundation.org
Program URL: http://seattlefoundation.org/newsarticle.cfm?articleid=111600&PTSidebarOptID=17974&returnTo=page29609.cfm&returntoname=Grant%20Opportunities&SiteID=1851&pageid=29609&sidepageid=29609&thetitle=The%20Whitehorse%20Foundation&banner1img=banner_1.swf&banner2i

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support to nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life for residents of Snohomish County, Washington.

WISCONSIN

Sponsor: M&M Area Community Foundation
Program Number: 65867
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: mmfoundation@czwireless.net
Program URL: http://www.mmcommunityfoundation.org/grants_scholarships/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20GRANT%20APPLICATION.pdf

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to qualified tax-exempt organizations for projects which have an youth, educational, environmental, cultural, recreational or charitable purpose which meets the needs of the people in Menominee County, Michigan and Marinette County, Wisconsin. Eligible applicants are organizations in the Marinette/Menominee area having 501(c)(3) status. Deadline(s): 03/30/2007, 05/25/2007

DEADLINE NOTE
Letters of Intent for Youth Grants are due March 30, 2007. If invited, full proposals are due April 20, 2007. Letters of Intent for Senior Grants are due May 25, 2007. If invited, full proposals are due June 15, 2007.

Sponsor: Pettit (Jane Bradley) Foundation
Program Number: 72081
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: cig@cf-law.com
Program URL: http://www.jbpf.org/guidelines/index.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor will provide funds to initiate and sustain projects in the Greater Milwaukee community. The sponsor will focus on programs and projects that serve low-income and disadvantaged individuals, women, children and the elderly. The sponsor will support charitable organizations that address these concerns through arts and culture, community and social development, education and health.

Deadline(s): 01/15/2007, 05/15/2007, 09/15/2007

Sponsor: Green Bay Packers Foundation
Program Number: 68655
Title: Grants Program
Program URL: http://www.packers.com/community/packers_foundation/

SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for a wide variety of activities and programs that benefit education, civic affairs, health services, human services and youth-related programs. The sponsor makes grants in Brown County and throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Sponsor: McBeath (Faye) Foundation
Program Number: 68214
Title: Grants Program
E-mail: pzimmermann@fayemcbeath.org
Program URL: http://www.fayemcbeath.org/Grants/guidelines.htm

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations in the State of Wisconsin, principally to support projects/programs having primary focus on the welfare of the residents of the greater Milwaukee community. The sponsor's primary areas of interest include: children, the elderly, health care, health education, and civic/governmental affairs.

DEADLINE NOTE
Letters of intent are accepted at any time. The sponsor will invite selected applicants to submit a formal proposal. The applicant will be notified of the deadline date when they are invited.

Sponsor: Bader (Helen) Foundation
Program Number: 65602
Title: Sankofa-Youth Development
E-mail: tammy@hbf.org
Web Site: http://www.hbf.org/HBFWeb/grantApplication/usa.html
Program URL: http://www.hbf.org/HBFWeb/grantCategories/sankofa.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding for programs that result in the personal development of children and youth in the city of Milwaukee.

Deadline(s): 07/17, 01/22

WEST VIRGINA

Sponsor: Office of Head Start/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 92034
Title: Head Start Replacement
Grantee: Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood Counties, West Virginia
E-mail: OHS@dixongroup.com
Program URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-CH-0303.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in one or more of the following service areas: Calhoun, Doddridge, Pleasants, Tyler, Wirt and Wood Counties, West Virginia.

Deadline(s): 04/23/2007

WYOMING

Sponsor: Administration on Children, Youth and Families/ACF/DHHS
Program Number: 90649
Title: Early Head Start Replacement
Grantee: Big Horn, Hot Springs, and Washakie Counties, Wyoming
E-mail: HSB@dixongroup.com
Program URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OHS-YC-0801.html

SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting from local public or private non-profit organizations, including faith-based organizations or local for-profit organizations, that wish to compete for funds which are available to provide Early Head Start services to children and families residing in Big Horn, Hot Springs, and Washakie Counties, Wyoming.