June 6, 2007
Edward Byrne Memorial Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
Deadline June 25th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07ByrneDiscSol.pdf
FY 2007 Juvenile Drug Courts/Reclaiming Futures Grant
Deadline Jun 20th
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2007/JuvDrugCourt.pdf
Project Safe Childhood Programs
Combat the proliferation of technology-facilitated exploitation crimes
against children; Deadline June 15th
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=83
Safe and Drug-Free Schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
is seeking applications for fiscal year 2007 awards under its Safe
Schools/Healthy Students Program; Deadline June 19th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/051007d.html
Books for Children Program
The Libri Foundation is accepting applications for its Books for Children
Program. Helps small, rural libraries acquire new, quality hardcover
children's books that they may not have been able to afford without the
help from the foundation's program; Deadline August 15th
http://www.librifoundation.org/
The Smaller Learning Communities program
Awards grants to local educational agencies to support the
implementation of SLCs and activities to improve academic achievement
in public high schools with enrollments of 1,000 or more students;
Deadline July 17th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/051807e.html
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Accepting applications for the Collaborative Training Grants Program;
Projects aimed at developing and implementing innovative international
education training activities and/or products for international educators
and students; Deadline July 13th
http://www.nafsa.org/about.
sec/institutional_grants/collaborative_training_2
Awards for "Excellence in Building Healthy Communities for Active
Aging"
Will be presented to communities that demonstrate the best and most
inclusive overall approach to implementing smart growth and active aging
at the neighborhood, municipality, county, and/or regional levels
http://www.epa.gov/aging/bhc/awards/?mgtinsite=1
Preservation and Access Education and Training Grants program
The National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for
the Preservation and Access Education and Training Grants program.
Supports programs on the care, management, and creation of
international access to library, archival, and material culture collections;
Deadline July 3rd
http://neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pet.html
May 24, 2007
Graffiti Hurts
Provides grants of up to $2,000 to help communities kick-start or further
develop a local graffiti prevention program; Deadline June 29th
http://graffitihurts.org/grant_program/index.cfm
Books for Children Program
The Libri Foundation is accepting applications for its Books for Children
Program. Helps small, rural libraries acquire new, quality hardcover
children's books that they may not have been able to afford without the
help from the foundation's program; Deadline August 15th
http://www.librifoundation.org/
Safe Schools/Healthy Students
The Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools is
accepting applications for its Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant
program; Deadline June 19th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/051007d.html
Saudi Arabia Program
The Institute of International Education is accepting applications from
teachers (grades 1-12) or full-time Library Media Specialists for the
Educators to Saudi Arabia Program; Deadline June 25th
http://www.iie.org/programs/aramco/
The Captain Planet Foundation
Funds innovative programs that empower children and youth around the
world to work to solve environmental problems in their communities;
Deadline June 30th
http://tinyurl.com/2s49z5
Driven, A National Juried Exhibition for Young Artists with Disabilities
With support from Volkswagen of America, VSA arts is accepting entries
for Driven, A National Juried Exhibition for Young Artists with Disabilities;
Deadline July 6th
http://www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/vw/2007/
Tu Voz My Venture
Grant program wants to find 50 teams of young people between the ages
of 13 and 20 to create ventures that will help Latino students graduate
from high school and move on to either college or work; Deadline June
29th
http://www.genv.net/tuvoz
Children with disabilities earn funding from CVS
Includes student academic activities, extracurricular programs, and
physical activity; Deadline June 15th
http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/charitable_mission.html
May 16, 2007
Youthful Offender Grant
Deadline May 31st
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
HOPE Grant
Funds may be used to develop program literature, train advocates, and
recruit volunteers
http://www.ovc.gov/fund/expandingoutreach/welcome.html
Neighborly Initiative
Deadline June 29th
http://tinyurl.com/2zromr
Olympus Classroom Grants
In partnership with Olympus, Tool Factory is accepting applications for the
second round of Classroom Grants. This grant program is designed to
strengthen education through digital imaging and the power of visual
learning. K-12 and special education schools in the U.S.; Deadline June
30th
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
2007 Hope for Education contest
Samsung is accepting nominations for the 2007 Hope for Education
contest; Deadline July 22nd
http://www.hopeforeducation.com/hopeforeducation/index.html
May 1, 2007
First Responder Reliable Link (First NET) Grant
The intent of this BAA is to develop a working concept for innovative
technologies capable of providing first responders with resilient and
durable communications capabilities damaged or destroyed by natural
disasters, major incidents, and terrorist acts
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13751
Mattel Children's Foundation
Makes grants of up to $20,000 to groups that promote mental and
physical health among poor children; U.S. based nonprofits that have an
operating budget under $1M, may apply; Deadline June 15th
http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/
Competitive Grant Open for Terrorism Prevention
BJA is seeking applicants for the State and Local Terrorism Prevention
Training and Technical Assistance Program. Eligible candidates will
provide counter-terror training and technical assistance to State, local,
and tribal law enforcement, among other requirements; Deadline May
10th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07TerrorismPrevSol.pdf
Funding Available for Forensic Science Program
Funds are available for the Forensic Science Training Development and
Delivery Program; Deadline May 29th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000797.pdf
Improving Law Enforcement Operations
The Operations Research Applied to Law Enforcement Operations grant
seeks research that develops and demonstrates emerging technology
solutions designed to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness of
existing operations, or improve the safety of personnel using operations
research methods and techniques; Deadline May 21st
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000798.pdf
Healthful Homes/Healthful Schools Grants Grant
Deadline June 15th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13660
Partners in Excellence/Partners in Arts Education Grant Program
The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts renews its
partnership with MetLife Foundation to offer the 2007-2008 Partners in
Excellence/Partners in Arts Education Grant Program; Deadline May 25th
http://www.nationalguild.org/programs/partners.htm
myHometownHelper.com
Hamburger Helper is accepting applications through
myHometownHelper.com. The program provides grants of up to $15,000
to support initiatives designed to help hometowns throughout the U.S.;
Deadline May 31st
http://www.myhometownhelper.com/
April 10, 2007
Brower Youth Awards
The awards recognize the activism and achievements of six outstanding
youth leaders (ages 13 to 22) in the fields of environmental and social
justice advocacy; Deadline May 15th
http://www.broweryouthawards.org/article.php?list=type&type=12
Nike Foundation
2007 Request for Proposals
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikefoundation/proposalreq.jhtml
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools grant competition
Supports efforts by LEAs to improve and strengthen their school
emergency management plans; Deadline May 21st
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/040607d.html
MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing
Applications for both the Supportive Housing and Property and Asset
Management awards are due May 4, 2007
http://www.enterprisecommunity.
org/programs/awards/metlife_foundation_awards/
One-Stop delivery system
The Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
announces the availability of funding to award grants to eligible
“grassroots” organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop
delivery system; Deadline May 8th
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
911 Cell Phone Bank
All Triads, sheriff's offices, and law enforcement agencies are eligible
http://www.911cellphonebank.com/
April 4, 2007
School-Based Student Drug Testing
The U.S. Department of Education has $1.6M in grants available for
schools that want to test students for drug use; Deadline May 8th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
1/030907c.html
Improvised Explosive Devices and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive
Devices
NIJ is seeking applications for funding to enhance the ability of law
enforcement personnel to deal with the threat of Improvised Explosive
Devices and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices; Deadline April
30th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000758.pdf
2007 Anti-Meth Campaign Creative Solicitation
Seeks organizations that are willing to donate existing public service
advertising specifically intended to reduce methamphetamine use. The
campaign welcomes TV, radio, print, and/or out-of-home creative ideas;
Deadline April 16th
http://www.mediacampaign.org/meth_solicitation/meth_solicitation.pdf
Plan It: ING is Orange for Financial Literacy
ING Direct is accepting applications for the Planet Orange Financial
Literacy Awards Program from K-8 teachers in all fifty states; Deadline
April 20th
http://www.sweepsplanners.com/orangekids/index.asp
AT&T Technology Grants Accelerate Success
Through the 2007 Excelerator Grant Program, AT&T will provide support
to nonprofit organizations in select states for technology-based projects;
Deadline May 4th
http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745
March 29, 2007
Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Deadline April 30th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/
2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Application Period Now Open
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/
DHS Offers Free Security Training on the Web
New Web-based training is available from the Department of Homeland
Security for anybody involved in protecting critical infrastructure, such as
power plants and water supplies
http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is860.asp
DHS Program Awards Free Equipment to Police Departments
Imagine a government assistance program that bypasses the
bureaucracy and awards state-of-the-art equipment to local law
enforcement agencies at no cost and with a minimum of paperwork
http://tinyurl.com/2x93wm
March 14, 2007
Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse Program (HDER)
The HDER Program provides responder agencies across the Nation
access to substantial inventory of radiological detection instrumentation
and other equipment that is no longer required by the Federal
Governmenthttp://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/equipment_hder.htm
Keeping Their Peers in School
Tu Voz My Venture Contest grants for Students Working to Help Latino
Peers Graduate; Deadline June 29th
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php
Nominate a Superior Teacher
There are only a few weeks left to nominate an outstanding teacher for an
American Star of Teaching Award; Deadline April 1st
http://www.t2tweb.us/AmStar/About.asp
DHS Program Awards Free Equipment to Local Police Departments
The Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program puts specialized
commercial equipment directly into the hands of smaller jurisdictions
http://tinyurl.com/25bsy9
Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
Community organizations and individuals engaged in community service
are each eligible for awards from the charitable program of the Bank of
America; Deadline June 29th
http://tinyurl.com/2zromr
FEMA's 2008 Budget Cuts Back on FIRE Grants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released its FY 2008
budget request, which increases funding for the U.S. Fire Administration
while reducing the amount of money available for the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program
http://firechief.com/news/fema_fy2008_031207/
Proposal could add $3.4B to budget for first responders
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee proposed to add $3.4 billion above the White House budget to
bolster first responder programs
http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/43285-1.html
More COPS
A recent Brookings Institution Policy Brief argues that it is time to
reconsider the massive de-funding of one of the most successful federal
anti-crime measures of the 1990s: the U.S. Department of Justice's Office
of Community Policing Services (COPS) program
http://www.brookings.edu/comm/policybriefs/pb158.htm
Federal Law Enforcement Grants and Crime Rates
No Connection Except for Waste and Abuse
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Crime/bg2015.cfm
State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative Grant
Establish four State Victim Assistance Academies to provide academic
education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates,
criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals who routinely deal
with crime victims; Deadline April 9th
http://tinyurl.com/2c6t9u
March 7, 2007
Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grants Available
http://www.icma.org/main/ns.asp?nsid=2950&mgtinsite=1
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools; Foundations for Learning
Deadline April 13th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
1/022207b.html
National Center to Enhance the Training of Personnel Who Share
Responsibility for Improving Outcomes for Young Children With
Disabilities
Deadline April 19th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
1/030507a.html
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Recognizes ten outstanding young leaders who have led, developed, and
implemented a significant service project in the previous year while
demonstrating a positive spirit and high moral purpose; Deadline April
30th
http://www.barronprize.org/
Aspiring Principal Training Programs in Large, Urban School Districts
The Broad Foundation is committed to dramatically improving K-12 urban
public education; Deadline June 15th
http://www.broadfoundation.org/funding/rfp.shtml
February 28, 2007
Apply for EPA’s National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
This competition is open to public-sector entities that have successfully
used smart growth principles to improve communities environmentally,
socially, and economically; Deadline April 3rd
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm
Take Me Fishing Community Initiative
Supports local park and recreation agencies eager to increase
recreational fishing and boating participation
Possible resource allocations may include equipment grants,
scholarships to training workshops, program materials, promotional
material and toolkits
http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=3823
Community Action for a Renewed Environment grants
The U.S. EPA has announced that it is offering funding to support
community-based partnerships in reducing risks from toxics in local
communities
http://www.epa.gov/care/agreements.htm
Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Training Program
Deadline March 20th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07PSNGangTraining.pdf
Help for Exceptional High School Juniors Facing Economic Challenges
The Questbridge College Prep Scholarship is designed to level the
playing field of college admissions by equipping high-achieving, low-
income students to successfully apply to leading schools; Deadline
March 31st
http://www.questbridge.org/access/collegepreptext/educators.html
Hitachi Award Recognizes Outstanding Youth
The Hitachi Foundation is currently accepting online nominations for the
2007 Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community;
Deadline April 2nd
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/
February 20, 2007
Center for Homeland Defense and Security Master's Degree Program
The first homeland security master's degree in the United States. The MA
program is offered at no cost to eligible local, state, and DHS federal
officials
http://www.chds.us/?masters/overview
Homeland Security Executive Leadership Program
Provides the educational opportunity for our nation's homeland security
leaders to develop the strategies, policies and organizational elements
needed to defeat terrorism in the United States
http://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Exec
February 14, 2007
Award Available for Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs
Volunteer programs that demonstrate innovative, effective practices for
augmenting sworn or civilian staff and improving service delivery to their
communities are encouraged to apply for the 2007 Outstanding
Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award; Deadline
May 15th
http://www.theiacp.org/awards/volunteerprogram/
Bureau of Justice Assistance Releases Drug Court Grant
Announcement
The purpose of the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program is to provide
resources to state, local, and tribal governments and state and local
courts to establish or enhance adult drug courts and systems for
nonviolent substance-abusing offenders; Deadline March 6th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/drugcourts.html
Jail Diversion Program Grant Available
The Center for Mental Health Services is soliciting applications for the FY
2007 Targeted Capacity Expansion Initiative for Jail Diversion Program.
The purpose of this program is to promote the transformation of systems
to improve services for justice-involved adults with mental illness;
Deadline March 27th
http://www.gainscenter.samhsa.gov/html/tapa/CMHS/overview.asp
Keeping Their Peers in School
Grants Given to Students Working to Help Peers Graduate; Deadline
June 29th
http://tinyurl.com/29kkp4
Pew Award Recognizes Dropout Prevention
The Pew Partnership for Civic Change is currently accepting applications
for the 2007 Civic Change Award; Deadline March 31st
http://www.pew-partnership.org/
'Save Our History' Teacher and Student of the Year Awards
The History Channel honors teachers and students for their exceptional
commitment to history education and historic preservation both in and out
of the classroom; Deadline March 30th
http://tinyurl.com/2rpo5t
Young Entrepreneur Awards
Applications are now available for the 2007 Young Entrepreneur Awards,
a program of the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation; Deadline
February 12th
http://www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html
Creative Capital Opens Inquiry Period
Creative Capital Foundation is accepting online inquiries from individual
artists for its 2007 grant round. Initial inquiries must be submitted by
March 5, 2007
http://creative-capital.org/application/
February 7, 2007
Proposed cuts to first responder grants draw fire
The Homeland Security Department's fiscal 2008 budget request would
provide less money than is now being spent on politically popular grant
programs for first responders, a move that drew immediate criticism
Monday from Democrats and Republicans alike
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?
articleid=36060&dcn=todaysnews
All-America City
Applications Due March 8
http://www.ncl.org/?mgtinsite=1
IMLS Extends Deadline for National Leadership Grants
The Institute for Museum and Library Services has extended the
application deadline for its National Leadership Grants program;
Deadline March 1, 2007
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm
James Madison Fellowship Applications Available Online
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers fellowships
to both current and prospective teachers to support their attainment of
master’s degrees in American history, political science, or education with
concentrations in the principles and history of the U.S. Constitution;
Deadline March 1, 2007
http://www.jamesmadison.com/
NASD Expands Investor Education Program
The NASD Investor Education Foundation is currently accepting
proposals for the first round of the 2007 General Grant Program. This
program funds research and/or educational projects that improve investor
education and bolster investor protection in the U.S.; Deadlines February
26, 2007 and August 10, 2007
http://www.nasdfoundation.org/general07.asp
YSA Opens Second Grant Round for Climate Change
Youth Service America is currently accepting applications for its second
round of youth-led climate change projects; Deadline March 9, 2007
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
Drop Everything and Read Bookshelf Awards
The National Education Association and the NEA Foundation for the
Improvement of Education are soliciting applications for the Drop
Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Bookshelf Awards; Deadline March 12,
2007
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/DEAR%200607.htm
MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards
Deadline February 23rd
http://www.lisc.org/docs/brochures/rfps/2007_metlife_rfp.pdf
Jewelers for Children
Since 1999, more than $23M has been invested in special programs to
reach children whose lives have been devastated by catastrophic illness
or life-threatening abuse and neglect
http://www.jewelersforchildren.org/
February 1, 2007
National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce
that applications are now being accepted for the sixth annual National
Award for Smart Growth Achievement. Interested parties are encouraged
to submit applications for smart growth policies, projects, or programs
that have shown significant activity between April 3, 2002, and April 3,
2007
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm
MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards
Six monetary awards ranging from $10,000-$25,000 each will recognize
exemplary collaboration between community groups and police that
yields crime reduction as well as economic development outcomes, such
as real estate development, business attraction and job growth; Deadline
February 23rd
http://www.lisc.org/docs/brochures/rfps/2007_metlife_rfp.pdf
National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting grant
proposals from eligible entities to reduce incidences of childhood lead
poisoning in low-income communities with older housing; Deadline Apr
02, 2007
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/outreach-traininggrant.pdf
DOE Now Accepting Applications for Its Solar City Strategic Partnership
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America Initiative, DOE
seeks to provide funding and technical support to cities ready to take a
comprehensive, systemic, city-wide approach to solar technology that
facilitates mainstream adoption and provides a model for other cities;
Deadline February 21, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/yjdx3s
ICMA Accepting Nominations for the 2007 Community Sustainability
Awards
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is now
accepting nominations for its annual Community Sustainability Awards
program. The program honors creative contributions to professional local
government management and increases public awareness of the value
of professional management to the quality of life in our communities;
Deadline March 12, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/3aw6m7
EPA Proposes to Change Clean Water Act Funding
EPA is proposing to change the funding structure for permits under the
Clean Water Act’s Section 106 programs by increasing the fees local
governments would have to pay to the states that regulate them
http://www.epa.gov/owm/cwfinance/permitrule-fr.pdf
Grants to fight violent-crime
The Bush administration is proposing a $200M grant program to help law
enforcement agencies respond to surging violent-crime rates in cities
across the nation, Justice Department officials said
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-01-29-feds-crime-
program_x.htm
January 23, 2007
Amazon.com’s “Wish for Lit” Contest
The contest has three categories: K-12, Academic, and Public; Deadline
February 16, 2007
http://www.amazon.com/gp/corporate/registry/wish-for-lit.html
Home Depot Recognizes Housing Excellence
The Home Depot Foundation presents the Awards of Excellence for
Affordable Housing Built Responsibly to showcase the work of nonprofit
housing developers; Deadline March 31, 2007
http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/awards_housing.html
2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Applicant Workshop Schedule Released
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/Workshop/display/workshops.aspx
January 15, 2006
Student/Newspaper Partnership Grant Program
The Newspaper Association of Foundation’s Student/Newspaper
Partnership Grant Program provides support to student newspapers that
are in danger of closing or have stopped publishing; Deadline April 30th
http://www.naafoundation.org/
Listen to a Life Essay Contest
Get students thinking about their life goals and building closer
connections across generations through this contest; Deadline March 31,
2007
http://www.legacyproject.org/
Awards Encourage Students To Help Solve Critical Health Problems
The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) program is a competition that
awards nearly $500,000 annually to high school juniors and seniors who
develop research projects using the principles of epidemiology—the
branch of medicine; Deadline February 1, 2007
http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/
"We the People" Bookshelf
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced the
fourth annual We the People Bookshelf, a program that offers sets of
classic books to 2,000 community and school libraries throughout the
United States; Deadline January 31, 2007
http://www.neh.gov/
BoatU.S. Foundation Clean Water Grant
Each year, the BoatU.S. Foundation awards local nonprofit volunteer
organizations up to $4,000 for the promotion of clean boating education;
Deadline February 1, 2007
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cleanwater/grants/
Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award For Exemplary
Humanities Programming
The American Library Association presents the Sara Jaffarian School
Library Program Award in recognition of excellence in humanities
programming in K-8 school libraries; Deadline February 28, 2007
http://www.ala.org/ala/ppo/jaffarianaward.htm
Healthy Eating Research
The program supports research on environmental and policy strategies
to promote healthy eating among children to prevent childhood obesity,
especially among the low-income and racial and ethnic populations at
highest risk for obesity; Deadline February 13, 2007
http://www.healthyeatingresearch.org/
January 9, 2007
FY 2007 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault,
Stalking, and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance Program
Letter of Intent Deadline: January 30, 2007
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/rural_2007.pdf
TRACView Traffic Accident Solutions
TRACView is a web based traffic accident imaging solution; Deadline
March 31st
http://www.tracview.com/
U.S. Department of Education formula-based grants
The U.S. Department of Education is providing nearly $38 billion this year
to states and school districts, primarily through formula-based grant
programs, to improve elementary and secondary schools and meet the
special needs of students
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
Teaching American History Grant Program
Grant awards assist LEAs, in partnership with entities that have extensive
content expertise, to develop, document, evaluate, and disseminate
innovative, cohesive models of professional development; Deadline for
Notice of Intent to Apply is February 7, 2007
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teachinghistory/index.html
Transition to Teaching program
The Transition to Teaching program encourages (1) the development and
expansion of alternative routes to full State teacher certification, as well as
(2) the recruitment and retention of highly qualified mid-career
professionals, recent college graduates who have not majored in
education; Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply is February 7, 2007
http://www.ed.gov/programs/transitionteach/index.html
Overview: FY 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/grants-2007-program-overview-
010507.pdf
Grant Competition to Prevent High-Risk Drinking or Violent Behavior
among College Students
Deadline February 5, 2007
http://www.ed.gov/programs/dvphighrisk/index.html
FY2007 Homeland Security Grant Program
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_programs.htm
Volvo Adventure
Volvo Adventure is an educational program that rewards environmental
activities among the decision makers of the future; Deadline January 31,
2007
http://www.volvoadventure.org/
Quest Network Blue Zones
Allianz is offering $50,000 in classroom awards to teachers who best
demonstrate innovation and effectiveness integrating two of the four Blue
Zones programs as reviewed by the Blue Zones Board of Education
Advisors and the Allianz Corporate Giving Committee
http://www.bluezones.com/pages/educators/index.php
Earthwatch Institute’s Education Awards Program
Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any
discipline are eligible to apply for our Education Fellowship Program;
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=2264417
DHS Announces $1.7 Billion for State and Local Counterterrorism
Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday released fiscal
year 2007 grant guidance and application kits for five grant programs that
will total roughly $1.7 billion in funding for state and local counterterrorism
efforts. With the fiscal year 2007 funding, the department will have
invested nearly $20 billion in local planning, organization, equipment,
training, and exercises
http://www.govtech.net/news/news.php?id=103169
Grant opportunity to attend the 2007 Public Risk Management
Association (PRIMA) Conference and Expo
The Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) to Award up to 40 $1000
Scholarships to Help Small Organizations Attend Annual PRIMA
Conference; Deadline March 1, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/yyvls2
New Grant Program for Government Trailblazers
The program is designed to encourage governments to involve the public
in their performance measurement and reporting process and produce
more accessible and engaging reports
http://www.icma.org/main/ns.asp?nsid=2805&mgtinsite=1
December 27, 2006
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Anti-Gang Initiative
The purpose of this component of Project Safe Neighborhoods is to
support new and expanded anti-gang prevention and enforcement efforts;
Deadline March 8, 2007
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07Anti-GangSol.pdf
Criminal Intelligence System Operating Policies (28 CFR Part 23)
Training and Technical Assistance Program
The Criminal Intelligence System Operating Policies (28 CFR Part 23)
Training and Technical Assistance Program (Part 23 TTAP) provides
training and technical assistance for state and local law enforcement
agencies across the United States; Deadline January 8th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07CFRsol.pdf
Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women
Later in Life Program
Deadline February 7th
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/enhanced121806.pdf
The Gang Member Reentry Assistance Project
Focuses on developing tools, strategies, and training products that will
assist law enforcement and corrections agencies in addressing the
many issues faced by returning juvenile and adult gang offenders;
Deadline January 18th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07GangReentrysol.pdf
Project Safe Neighborhoods
Nationwide network designed to create safer neighborhoods by reducing
gun violence and gun crime, and sustaining that reduction; Deadline
January 10th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07PSNsol.pdf
Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking,
and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance Program
The primary purpose of the Rural Program is to enhance the safety of
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, assault, stalking, and child
victimization by supporting projects uniquely designed to address and
prevent these crimes in rural jurisdictions; Deadline February 15th
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/rural_2007.pdf
Best Buy Teach Schools
Use technology to make learning fun
http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/teach.asp
December 11, 2006
Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection
Orders Grant
Letters of Intent to apply should be submitted by January 18, 2007
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/arrest_fy07_draft.pdf
Ameriquest Community Grants
Ameriquest twice yearly considers awarding community grants to non-
profit organizations that share our youth development, financial literacy
and homeownership goals
http://tinyurl.com/yadu9p
Classroom Grants and Special Education Grants
Olympus/Tool Factory is accepting applications for both Classroom
Grants and Special Education Grants. Applications for both grant
programs are due January 5, 2007
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/
Recognition for Tech Savvy Family Programming
The National Center for Family Literacy administers the Verizon Tech
Savvy Awards, which recognize the value of technology education
programs; Deadline January 12, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/y4bzgu
December 5, 2006
Got 2B Safe! Awards
Teach Safety, Win a Classroom Makeover; Deadline January 31, 2007
http://www.got2bsafe.com/
Classroom Grants
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics awards grants of
up to $200 for K-12 science, math, and technology classroom programs;
Deadline January 31st
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216
Fire Prevention and Safety grants
Deadline January 12th
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/
November 20, 2006
Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program
The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund (JFMF) Teacher Program, sponsored
by the Government of Japan, provides American primary and secondary
school teachers and administrators with fully-funded short-term study
tours of Japan; Deadline December 10th
http://www.iie.org/template.cfm?&template=/programs/fmf/overview.htm
NEA Foundation Offers Fine Arts Support
Elementary and secondary teachers are eligible in alternate years of this
program; Deadline December 15th
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/FineArts_Guidelines.htm
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are designed to fund service-oriented projects
that are identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to
benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community; Deadline
January 15, 2007
http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
Captain Planet Foundation
The Foundation supports innovative, hands-on environmental projects for
youth that promote a better understanding of environmental issues and
encourage youth to develop their planning and problem-solving skills;
Deadline December 31st
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html
November 13, 2006
Grants Fund Student Drug Testing Programs
The U.S. Department of Education and ONDCP announce awards
totaling $8.6M in federal grants for schools to implement random student
drug testing programs
http://www.randomstudentdrugtesting.org/costs_funding.html
Accepting Applications for Weed and Seed Grant
The Weed and Seed Program furthers DOJ's mission by promoting an
innovative, comprehensive, multiagency approach to combating violent
crime, drug use, and gang activity in high-crime neighborhoods;
Deadline: January 9, 2007
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/funding/appl_kit.html
Emerging communication technology solutions
National Institute of Justice is seeking applications to research, develop,
and evaluate emerging communication technology solutions for public
safety agencies; Deadline November 27th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000775.pdf
Safe Neighbors grant
Funding is directed to: Improving driver, vehicle, and roadway safety;
Shielding homes from fires, criminals, and natural disasters; Supporting
disaster preparedness programs and recovery services; and Enhancing
personal financial security
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp
Dollar Wi$e Capacity Grants
The goal of the Mayors’ National Dollar Wi$e Campaign is to encourage
the development of ongoing local financial literacy strategies to educate
citizens about financial issues; Deadline December 5th
http://www.dollarwiseonline.org/
Targeted Grants to Reduce Childhood Lead Poisoning: Request for
Proposals 2006 Grant
Deadline January 12, 2007
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11484
National Law Enforcement Leadership Initiative
To develop and enhance strategies for sworn law enforcement executives
to effectively marshal and deploy law enforcement resources for proactive
interventions to prevent and eliminate violence against women; Deadline
December 1st
http://www.theiacp.org/research/VAWLawEnforceInit.html
Bowerman Track Renovation Program
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program, administered by Nike's
Community Affairs department, provides matching cash grants to
community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or
construct running tracks anywhere in the world
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman
Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants
The program seeks to restore these properties to productive use and
revitalize impacted neighborhoods
http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-obcr-07-01.pdf
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program
Deadline December 12th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07MIOsol.pdf
November 6, 2006
Positive Coaching Alliance's National Youth Sports Awards
Nominate a Coach, School, or Youth Sports Organization; Deadline
November 30th
http://www.positivecoach.org/default.aspx
2007 Fund For Teachers Grants
Custom design a summer experience that enriches their professional
lives and helps them impact students on a daily basis; Deadline January
16, 2007
http://www.fundforteachers.org/
Global Challenge Grants
High School Students Collaborate with Counterparts Abroad to Confront
Global Climate Change; Deadline December 15th
http://www.globalchallengeaward.org/index.html
FamilyFun Volunteers Program
FamilyFun, in partnership with Disney, is offering the FamilyFun
Volunteers Program, which recognizes U.S. families that volunteer
together to benefit others or improve the community or world; Deadline
January 15, 2007
http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/learn/activities/feature/volunteers-
contest/
Toyota International Teacher Program
In June 2007, the Toyota International Teacher Program will send 40 high
school teachers on a fully funded, 12-day cultural/educational study
program to Japan; Deadline January 8, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/noasa
Barnes and Noble Corporate Contributions Program
Barnes & Noble supports local and regional nonprofit organizations that
focus on literacy, the arts, or education (K-12)
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.
com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html
Wallace Genetic Foundation
The Wallace Genetic Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that
believe in the long-term conservation of the soil and of the environment,
rather than exploitation of natural resources for temporary profits
http://www.wallacegenetic.org/Default.htm
North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants
Supports projects that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or
enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the
benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds; Deadline December
1st
http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Small/index.shtm
November 1, 2006
Prizes for International Education
The Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asia Society award several Prizes
for International Education annually to U.S. schools in recognition of their
commitment to expanding students' knowledge and understanding of
their global counterparts; Deadline January 12, 2007
http://www.internationaled.org/prizes/about.htm
2007 NCVRW Community Awareness Project Funding
Raises awareness about victims' rights and services; Deadline
November 20th
http://cap.navaa.org/
Evaluation of information and data technologies
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking proposals for funding the
research, development, testing, and evaluation of information and data
technologies that can be used to increase the effectiveness of state and
local law enforcement agencies; Deadline November 24th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000769.pdf
October 24, 2006
Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program
The U.S. Department of Justice will award grants of up to $150,000 under
its Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program; Deadline
December 14th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07GREATsol.pdf
Grant Program Fosters Innovative Approaches that Employ GIS and
GPSNational Vacant Properties Campaign; Deadline December 1st
http://www.vacantproperties.org/Awards/ESRIAward.html
Federal Programs for Community Revitalization
The Northeast-Midwest Institute has create summary reports of various
federal programs available for municipalities seeking community
revitalization funding
http://www.nemw.org/news.htm
October 23, 2006
Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers
The Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program recognizes
outstanding educators who are making a difference by demonstrating
excellence and creativity in science teaching; Deadline January 18, 2007
http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/index.htm
NetAid Global Action Awards
NetAid Global Action Awards honor high school students in the U.S. who
have organized and led a project that has impacted people in developing
countries, or raised awareness about global poverty in their own
communities; Deadline November 30th
http://netaidregister.dreamhosters.com/gaa_index.php
Educators to Saudi Arabia Program
The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program provides 25 U.S. educators with
the opportunity to spend ten days studying and traveling in Saudi Arabia in
an effort to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of
Saudi Arabia’s culture and values, history, and global relations; Deadline
November 20th
http://www.iie.org/programs/aramco/
Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Program
This program supports information centers that will provide parents of
children with disabilities with the training and information they need to
help their children meet developmental and functional goals, and to better
understand their children’s needs
http://tinyurl.com/ymw85s
Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs
This program supports efforts to develop and implement performance-
based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherincentive/index.html
Hitachi Foundation: Business & Communities Grants Program
The Foundation's Business & Communities Grants Program addresses
economic isolation in America by investing in business-community
partnerships that expand opportunities for people to retain and advance
in their jobs, earn living wages, and accumulate savings and assets
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/grants/index.html
PetSmart Charities
Grants are primarily awarded for local that reduce the homeless
population of animals through methods other than euthanasia
http://www.petsmart.com/charities/resources/grants.shtml
October 16, 2006
Southern Poverty Law Center: Teaching Tolerance Grants Program
The Teaching Tolerance Grants Program, administered by the Southern
Poverty Law Center, offers grants of $500-$2,500 to preK-12 classroom
teachers to develop and implement innovative anti-bias projects in
classrooms, schools, and communities
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/index.jsp
October 11, 2006
Boating Safety Grant Program
The Boating Safety Grant Program is designed to fund projects that
educate the public about boating safety practices, or that inform the public
of boating safety-related events or programs; Deadline November 1st
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/apply.htm
Teens, Crime and the Community Grants
The grants will support service-learning projects that address or prevent
crime, violence, and drug abuse in their schools and communities;
Deadline November 1st
http://www.ncpc.org/programs/tcc/index.php
ESRI-Sponsored Grants
The ESRI and Stratus Technologies ArcGIS Server Demonstration Project
Grant Program is open to all disciplines preparing to develop geographic
information system (GIS) data, applications, and/or analytics to move their
organizations forward via the next generation of server-based GIS;
Deadline October 27th
http://www.esri.com/grants/esri/06043_esri_server.html
October 9, 2006
Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
Grants of up to $5,000 are made to update, extend, and diversify the book
collections of school libraries. Preference is given to elementary, middle,
or high schools in which 90% or more of the school population receives
free or reduced lunch; Deadline December 30th
http://www.laurabushfoundation.org/web2/index.htm
Hamburger Helper: myHometownHelper.com
Examples of fundable projects include the purchase of playground
equipment, community clean-ups, and training volunteer; Deadline May
31, 2007
http://www.myhometownhelper.com/
October 2, 2006
Healthy School Communities
Healthy School Communities, a program of the Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development, is providing grants for
collaborative school and community programs that create healthy
schools; Deadline November 15th
http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.
187f5eeabf5d4a29a62c2d69e3108a0c/
The International Reading Association Presidential Award for Reading
and Technology
Recognizes K-12 educators whose innovative use of technology has
significantly improved reading education; Deadline November 15th
http://www.reading.org/association/awards/teachers_presidential.html
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants Program
Supports public-private partnerships that involve long-term protection,
restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands
habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds;
Deadline December 1st
http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/index.shtm
National Wildlife Refuge System “Preserve America” Grant Program
This program seeks to protect historic sites, integrate history into refuge
interpretive and education programs, and build partnerships with
communities and organizations interested in supporting refuge
programs; Deadline November 1st
http://www.nfwf.org/programs/nwrgp_pa.cfm
Institute of Museum and Library Services: Museums for America
Grants can be used for ongoing museum activities, research, planning
activities, purchase of equipment or services, or other activities that will
support the efforts of museums to integrate new technologies into their
overall institutional effectiveness; Deadline November 15th
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm
September 26, 2006
Healthy Schools Grants
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
will award ten $10,000 grants for collaborative school and community
programs that create healthy schools; Deadline November 15th
http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.
187f5eeabf5d4a29a62c2d69e3108a0c/
GIS Equipment Available to First Responders
Fire departments and other emergency responders are eligible free
geographic information system software and training if they can
demonstrate in a grant application that the equipment will be used to
improve their ability and capacity to respond to a major critical incident or
improve their ability to work with other first responders
http://www.iafc.org/displayindustryarticle.cfm?articlenbr=31471
September 25, 2006
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards
The SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards
recognize the outstanding efforts of K-12 students and teachers across
the U.S. who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve
the environment; Deadline November 30th
http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/index.htm
State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant Program
State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant Program provides up
to $1,000 help youth, teachers, or school-based service-learning
coordinators to implement service-learning projects to take place on
National and Global Youth Service Day between April 20-22, 2007;
Deadline October 16th
http://www.ysa.org/awards/
The GRAMMY Signature Schools Program
The GRAMMY Signature Schools Program is currently accepting
applications. The program honors exceptional public high school music
programs with awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000; Deadline October
22nd
http://www.grammyintheschools.com/
Organic School Garden Awards
The Rodale Institute is currently registering schools and accepting
applications for the 2006 Organic School Garden Awards; Deadline
October 31st
http://www.kidsregen.org/gardens/index.shtml
The Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation invests millions of dollars annually in U.S.
programs aligned with three focus areas: Safe and vital communities,
Economic empowerment, and Tolerance, inclusion and diversity
http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundation.
html
United States Soccer Foundation
The United States Soccer Foundation's mission is to enhance, assist,
and grow the sport of soccer in the United States. The Foundation
provides support in the form of cash and credit for products and/or
services to organizations, schools, municipalities, and other groups that
offer soccer opportunities in the U.S.; Deadline November 22nd
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/site/c.gpLPJQOpHkE/b.865557/k.
CC35/Home.htm
September 18, 2006
Target Field Trip Grants
The Target Field Trip Grants program will award grants to K-12
educators, teachers, principals, para-professionals, or classified staff to
fund field trips for their students. Up to 800 grants of $1,000 each will be
awarded; Deadline November 1st
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-
002537
National Gardening Association: Youth Garden Grants
The National Gardening Association (NGA) supports programs across
the United States that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the
quality of life for all; Deadline November 1st
http://www.kidsgardening.com/YGG.asp
National Science Foundation: Research Experiences for Teachers
This program supports the active involvement of K-12 teachers and
community college faculty in engineering research in order to bring
knowledge of engineering and technological innovation to their
classrooms
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03554/nsf03554.pdf
Department of Agriculture: Rural Community Development Initiative
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/2006/071206rcdi.pdf
Waste Management Charitable Giving Program
The Waste Management Charitable Giving Program is committed to
making company communities safer, cleaner, and better places to live
and work
http://www.wm.com/WM/community/Giving.asp
September 13, 2006
ALERRT Active Shooter Response Class
The training features force-on-force, hands-on, fully dynamic exercises
designed to prepare patrol officers and SWAT personnel to cope with
violent assaults in schools, workplaces, commercial establishments and
other locations where local law enforcement may be unexpectedly forced
to deal with deadly rampages
http://www.alerrt.com/
SafeResponse.com Free Training
Michigan State University (Emergency Response Solutions), in
conjunction with Industrial Safety Consultants, Inc., has developed
several online Awareness Level training programs for public and private
sector emergency responders
http://www.saferesponse.com/index.htm
September 11, 2006
Youth Leaders for Literacy
Youth Leaders for Literacy is an initiative of the National Education
Association (NEA) and Youth Service America (YSA) to help youth direct
their enthusiasm and creativity into reading-related service projects;
Deadline November 24th
http://www.nea.org/readacross/volunteer/index.html
Initiative to Develop Education through Astronomy and Space Science
The objective of the IDEAS program is to enhance science, mathematics,
and/or technology education in the United States for K-14 students and
the general public by promoting partnerships between
astronomers/space scientists and educators; Deadline October 20th
http://ideas.stsci.edu/
The National Science Teachers Association
The National Science Teachers Association is currently accepting
applications for several of its teacher award programs, including the
NSTA Distinguished Fellow Award, the Distinguished Informal Science
Education Award, and the Distinguished Service to Science Education
Award; Deadline October 15th
http://www.nsta.org/awardscomp
Seeds for Education
Wild Ones’ Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program provides
support to schools, nature centers, and other nonprofit educational
organizations to establish outdoor learning centers; Deadline November
15th
http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.html
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children
with Disabilities Program
Preparation of Leadership Personnel
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-13194.pdf
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children
with Disabilities Program
Combined Priority for Personnel Preparation
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-13213.pdf
National Trails Fund grant program
The American Hiking Society is accepting applications for the National
Trails Fund grant program. Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 will be
awarded to grassroots organizations across the U.S. that are working to
establish, protect, and maintain America’s foot trails; Deadline November
1st
http://www.americanhiking.org/alliance/fund.html
Public Welfare Foundation
The Foundation’s funding priorities include community development,
criminal justice, environment, health, human rights and global security,
reproductive and sexual health, and youth
http://www.publicwelfare.org/index.asp
September 6, 2006
2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grants program
The Notice for the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grants program was
published in the Federal Register on September 6, 2006, and it signals
the commencement of the processing of the 2006 award cycle
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-14759.pdf
Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
The application period for the Fiscal Year 2006 Fire Prevention and Safety
Grants will open within the forthcoming weeks. As in the past, the
application period will be open for at least 30 days
http://www.firegrants.info/news/
September 5, 2006
Do Something BRICK Awards
The Do Something BRICK Awards program honors the efforts of nine
dynamic leaders age 25 and under who use their talents to take action
that measurably strengthens their local communities in the areas of
community building, health, or the environment; Deadline October 25th
http://www.dosomething.org/awards/brick/apply/index.html
2006 Municipal Water Conservation Achievement Award
The Urban Water Program of the U.S. Conference of Mayors is accepting
applications for the 2006 Municipal Water Conservation Achievement
Award; Deadline November 1st
http://www.usmayors.org/uscm/urbanwater/
Washington Mutual Corporate Giving Program
Grants are provided in the areas of K-12 public education, financial
education, and affordable housing and community development.
Applications are accepted throughout the year
http://www.wamu.com/about/community/grantsguidelines/default.asp
Roads to Reading Initiative, Pathways Within
Provides reading and educational materials to underserved communities
across the U.S.; Deadline October 15th
http://www.pwirtr.org/default.html
National Science Foundation: Division of Physics – Education and
Interdisciplinary Research
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5610
National Science Foundation: Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Talent Expansion Program
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06502
The PETCO Foundation
The PETCO Foundation's mission is to support and promote community
groups and efforts that help better the lives of our animal companions
http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.aspx?
PC=welfareapplication&Nav=384
August 30, 2006
Youth Leaders for Literacy
Grants Awarded for Student-Led Projects; Deadline November 24th
http://www.nea.org/readacross/volunteer/index.html
2006 Organic School Garden Awards
Encouraging Kids to Garden Organically; Deadline October 31st
http://www.kidsregen.org/gardens/index.shtml
Pay It Forward mini-grants
Grants are designed to fund one-time-only service-oriented projects
identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their
school, neighborhood, or greater community; Deadline October 15th
http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
August 28, 2006
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential
Financial and administered by the National Association of Secondary
School Principals, recognize middle and high school students for
volunteer community service; Deadline October 31st
http://tinyurl.com/7jkcc
Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
The Airborne Teacher Trust Fund, recently established by Airborne, Inc.,
provides support to elementary and middle school teachers for art and
music programs that their schools are unable to fund
http://www.airbornetrust.com/
Captain Planet Foundation
The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to support hands-on
environmental projects for youth in grades K-12 throughout the world
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/
Faculty Humanities Workshops
This program supports professional development programs for K-12
teachers and faculty at post-secondary institutions by providing the
opportunity to engage in vigorous intellectual inquiry with visiting scholars
on significant topics in the humanities
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/facworkshops.html
Green Communities Initiative: Charrette Grants
Planning grants of up to $5,000 are currently being offered to affordable
housing developers for the purpose of coordinating green charrettes
http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/about-essentials-grants.asp
Minority Business Enterprise Center Program
This program provides funding to operate Minority Business Enterprise
Centers and to provide business consultation to eligible minority clients
http://www.mbda.gov/?
section_id=3&parent_bucket_id=8&content_id=4004
August 22, 2006
Targeted Watersheds Grant Program
The U.S. EPA is now accepting applications for the Targeted Watersheds
Grant Program; Deadline November 13th
http://www.epa.gov/twg/
America's Marketplace Recycles! Award
The International Council of Shopping Centers, in conjunction with EPA,
is now accepting applications for the America's Marketplace Recycles!
Award; Deadline September 15th
http://www.icsc.org/government/index.php
Bear Search and Rescue Foundation
Funds must be used for proactive SAR training and/or equipment
http://www.bearsearchandrescue.org/TheBearSARgrantapp.pdf
August 21, 2006
Nestlé Very Best in Youth Program
The Nestlé Very Best in Youth Program honors young people who have
excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a
better place
http://nestle-verybestinyouth.com/vbiny/home.jspa
Starbucks Foundation Supports Literacy
The Starbucks Foundation’s Giving Voice program supports youth
programs that improve literacy and encourage personal and community
action in traditionally underserved youth; Letters of inquiry due September
1st
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
Urban Grants Program
The National Education Association’s Urban Grants Program supports
the development of education reform leadership programs for teachers
and other education support professionals through every stage of
education—from pre-K to graduate school; Deadline September 30th
http://www.nea.org/ncueahome/urbangrants.html
Steppingstones of Technology Innovation
State and local educational agencies and other educational institutions
are eligible to apply for funding to support programs that improve results
for children with disabilities through the innovative use of technology and
media
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
3/080406a.html
National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grants
Awards are made to museums, public libraries, colleges and
universities, research institutions, historical societies, public television
and radio stations, state humanities councils, and other nonprofit entities
to improve the quality of their humanities activities and their financial
stability; Deadline November 1st
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/challenge.html
Conservation Project Support Grants
The Institute for Museum and Library Services is accepting applications
for support of conservation programs at museums, libraries, and
archives throughout the U.S.
http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/072106.shtm
August 15, 2006
School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office and Safe and Drug-Free
Schools is seeking applicants for Grants for School-Based Student Drug-
Testing Programs, which provides funds to local educational agencies to
support the development and implementation of drug-testing programs in
schools; Deadline September 5th
http://www.ed.gov/programs/drugtesting/index.html
Eddie Eagle Gunsafe
New funding for 2006 allows the National Rifle Association to offer free
Eddie Eagle Gunsafe® materials to law enforcement officers
http://www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie/
Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance (TA) Program
The Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance (TA)
Program provides direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions to
improve their ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or
acts of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or
explosive (CBRNE) weapons
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/ta.htm
RadioShack StreetSentz community grant program
Successful applications will offer solutions to help prevent family
violence/abuse and/or child abduction and directly impact or benefit,
through programs and/or services, a RadioShack community; Quarterly
grant award cycles.
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/cc/contributions.html
Support Volunteer Service for High-Risk and Gang-Involved Youth
Deadline October 12th
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=gsvshrgiy101206
August 14, 2006
Staples Foundation for Learning
The mission of the Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding
to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all
people, with special emphasis on disadvantaged youth; Deadline
September 15th
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/
Informal Science Education
This program seeks to develop and implement learning experiences
designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by individuals of all
ages and backgrounds; Deadline September 14th
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06520/nsf06520.pdf
R.O.S.E. Fund Grant Program
The R.O.S.E. (Regaining One’s Self-Esteem) Fund is a national nonprofit
organization committed to recognizing, assisting, and empowering
women who have broken the cycle of domestic violence; Deadline
October 31st
http://www.rosefund.org/programs/grants.asp
Awards for Outstanding Public Librarians
The New York Times Librarian Awards recognize the outstanding work of
public librarians across the country; Deadline September 15th
http://www.nytco.com/community/librarianawards06.html
Interpreting America’s Historic Places: Planning Grants and
Consultation Grants
Grants are provided for planning of and consultation on projects that
convey the importance of historic places to the public; Deadline
September 12th
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/historicconsult.html
August 8, 2006
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant program provides grants of up to
$5,000 for K-12 school projects that encourage parent involvement and
build stronger community spirit; Grant deadlines, October 15, 2006 and
February 15, 2007
http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
The 1772 Foundation
The Foundation provides support for restoration projects throughout the U.
S. in order to preserve our country’s architectural and cultural history for
future generations
http://www.1772foundation.org/1772/index.jsp
Youth Service America: YouthRising
Youth Service America and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are co-sponsoring the
YouthRising grant program. This program will offer grants of $2,000 for
projects that engage high-risk and/or gang-involved youth (ages 12-25) in
service to their communities; Deadline October 12, 2006
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
August 1, 2006
School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
is seeking applicants for Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing
Programs, which provides funds to local educational agencies to support
the development and implementation of drug-testing programs in
schools; Deadline September 5th
http://www.ed.gov/programs/drugtesting/index.html
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Provides school in-service training grants for teachers; Deadline
November 3rd
http://www.nea.org/grants/mathtch06.html
Outstanding young scientists
Each year, Intel conducts a science talent search, a nationwide
competition honoring outstanding young scientists who have completed
original research projects; Deadline November 15th
http://www.intel.com/education/sts/index.htm
Outdoor Classroom Grant Program
Hands-On Science Ed for K-12 Students
http://www.nea.org/grants/outdrsci06.html
The Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program
Provides direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions to improve their
ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=hsptaprgrm123106
RadioShack StreetSentz Community Grant program
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/cc/contributions.html
Outdoor classrooms
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, in partnership with
International Paper and National Geographic Explorer!, is awarding
grants to K-12 schools to create outdoor classrooms; Deadline August
15th
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?
action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
Economic Development Administration
The Economic Development Administration is soliciting applications to
undertake curriculum development and training for economic
development practitioners for the concept of regionalism; Deadline
August 30th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10459
The U.S. Bancorp Foundation
Gives to organizations that improve the educational and economic
opportunities of low- and moderate-income individuals and families and
enhance the cultural and artistic life of communities
http://www.usbank.
com/cgi_w/cfm/about/community_relations/charit_giving.cfm
Acres for America program
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation continues its partnership with
Wal-Mart in support of the Acres for America program. The program's aim
is to permanently protect and conserve important wildlife habitats
nationwide; Deadline September 1st
http://www.nfwf.org/programs/acresforamerica/
The Mary Byron Foundation
Gives awards annually to programs that demonstrate an innovative
approach to confronting the root causes of domestic violence and
developing solutions to break the cycle; Deadline September 16th
http://www.marybyronfoundation.org/work_solutions.html
Keep America Beautiful's 2006 Graffiti Hurts National Award
Recognizes programs that have used best practices and innovation to
erase the scourge of graffiti in the last twelve months; Deadline
September 15th
http://graffitihurts.org/awards/about.cfm
REAL 4-H!
The goal of REAL 4-H! is to implement youth-led grassroots outreach
programs that raise awareness of a community's environmental
responsibilities regarding water quality, recycling, and community
beautification; Deadline August 28th
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/GrantsProgram.aspx
July 24, 2006
Best Buy te@ch Program
Up to 1200 qualifying K-12 schools will be selected to receive $2,500
Best Buy te@ch gift cards. From those 1200 schools, 36 schools will be
awarded an additional Best Buy te@ch award, valued at $15,000 each;
Deadline September 30th
https://bestbuyteach.scholarshipamerica.org/
InfoSource Integrating Technology in the Classroom Grant Program
Provides eligible school districts with the InfoSource Learn It! Built It!
Share It! suite of online tools and technology training
http://www.howtomaster.com/grants/grants.asp
Charter Schools Program
The purpose of this program is to increase national understanding of the
charter school model and to expand the number of high-quality charter
schools available to students across the nation
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/E6-10396.htm
Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Bearemy’s Kennel Pals Pet Program
The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bearemy’s Kennel Pals grants support local
domestic pet programs, including animal shelters, stray pet rescue and
rehabilitation organizations, and educational pet programs throughout the
U.S.
http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants/bkp.aspx
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation General Matching Grants Program
Deadline for pre-proposals is September 1st
http://www.nfwf.org/guidelines.cfm
The Humana Foundation
Funds and nurtures projects and nonprofit organizations in communities
where the company has a meaningful presence, including Illinois;
Support is provided in three fields: domestic and international health,
education, and civic and cultural development
http://www.humanafoundation.org/
The American Library Association’s Let’s Talk About It: Jewish
Literature reading and discussion series
Selected public and academic libraries will receive $2,500 grants to
support program expenses. Applications for the first round of grants are
due December 1, 2006
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?
Section=News&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.
cfm&ContentID=130278
July 20, 2006
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (provides school in-service
training grants for teachers of grades K-5 and teachers of grades 6-8.
The financial assistance goes to schools for in-service education in
mathematics
http://www.nea.org/grants/mathtch06.html
Intel Science Talent Institute
Seniors Vie for Research Awards & 4-Year Scholarship
http://www.nea.org/grants/intelsci06.html
Outdoor Classroom Grant Program
Hands-On Science Ed for K-12 Students
http://www.nea.org/grants/outdrsci06.html
Estuary habitat restoration projects
On behalf of the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council, the Army Corps of
Engineers is soliciting proposals for estuary habitat restoration projects;
Deadline August 14th
http://www.lgean.org/documents/estuary.pdf
July 17, 2006
Toshiba America Foundation
Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and
learning in science and mathematics in grades K-12
http://www.toshiba.com/tafstage/jsp/home/default.jsp
NetAid Global Action Awards
The NetAid Global Action Awards recognize U.S. high school students
who have organized and led projects that address global poverty
http://netaidregister.dreamhosters.com/gaa_index.php
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrants
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation awards minigrants of up to $350 to
public libraries and public school libraries to support programming that
encourages literacy as well as creativity in children
http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrants.htm
Community-based Job Training Grants
This program supports workforce training for high-growth/high-demand
industries through the national system of community and technical
colleges
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga/DOL-SGA-DFA-PY-05-11.pdf
Verizon Foundation
The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on literacy programs and
domestic violence prevention. The Foundation also supports initiatives
that promote access to wireline, wireless, and broadband technologies in
order to address the issues of literacy and domestic violence. Proposals
are reviewed from January 1st through November 30th, annually
http://foundation.verizon.com/
Angel Soft Angels in Action Awards Program
The Angel Soft Angels in Action Program recognizes children ages 8 to 18
who have executed exemplary acts of service to benefit their community, a
charity, or cause
http://www.angelsoft.com/angelsinaction/awardsprogram2006.asp
July 13, 2006
Buffer Zone Protection Program
The FY06 BZPP is a targeted infrastructure protection program that
provides funds to build capabilities at the State and local levels through
allowable planning activities and equipment acquisition; Deadline August
4th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/FY06_BZPP_FINAL.PDF
FY 2006 Infrastructure Protection Program: Port Security
The FY 2006 PSGP will place a strong emphasis on prevention and
detection against improvised explosive devices; Deadline August 4th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/FY06_TSP_070306_FINAL.PDF
Service Dog Grant Programs
Funding will be allocated nationwide to promote and financially support
service-oriented canine activities, which can include service dogs; therapy
dogs; animal-assisted therapy; search and rescue dogs; police, fire,
military dogs; and other innovative canine service programs; Deadline
August 1st
http://www.planetdogfoundation.org/GRANT_APPLICATION_GUIDELINES.
pdf
July 12, 2006
DHS Announces Close to $400 Million in Grants Available to Secure the
Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that nearly
$400 million in Fiscal Year 2006 grants will be made available. The
funding will be dispersed through the DHS Office of Grants and Training’s
Infrastructure Protection Program
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5724&mgtinsite=1
July 10, 2006
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA American Masterpieces: Choral Music Grant; Deadline September
21st
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10196
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA American Masterpieces: Musical Theater Grant; Deadline August
28th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10213
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA American Masterpieces: Visual Arts Touring Grant; Deadline
September 21st
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10214
Kids in Need Teacher Grants
Kids in Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to help
them provide exceptional and effective learning opportunities for their
students. The purpose of the program is to provide grants for classroom
teachers who have innovative, meritorious ideas but lack the budget to
bring them to life
http://www.shopa.org/shopa_foundation/teacher_programs.php
National Civic Star Award
The American Association of School Administrators, in partnership with
Sodexho School Services, is accepting applications for the fifth annual
National Civic Star Award; Deadline August 11th
http://www.aasa.org/awards/content.cfm?ItemNumber=892
The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation’s Affordable Housing Built Responsibly
Program gives preference to proposals that result in the production,
preservation, or financing of environmentally friendly housing units for
low- to moderate-income families; Deadline September 15th
http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/support.html
Rural Initiative for New American Farmers Partnerships Program
This program seeks to deliver risk management training and information
to refugees and low income individuals who produce, or who are
undertaking to establish a business producing, priority commodities
http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/agreements/
Innovations in American Government Program
The Innovations in American Government Program, administered by the
Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, identifies and
celebrates outstanding examples of creative problem-solving in the
public sector; Deadline September 12th
http://www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu/Introduction.cfm
Cable Positive: Tony Cox Community Fund
Cable Positive’s Tony Cox Community Fund is a national grant program
that is dedicated to providing grants to nonprofit organizations to partner
with their local cable systems in the aim of HIV/AIDS awareness,
education, and prevention; Deadline September 15th
http://www.cablepositive.org/programs-tonycox.html
July 3, 2006
Educational Technology Grants
SMARTer Kids Foundation is accepting applications for SMARTer Kids
Grants for eInstruction Products; Deadline September 30th
http://www.smarterkids.org/k12/eInstruction/index.asp
Toyota International Teacher Program
The Toyota International Teacher Program, a partnership between Toyota
and the Institute of International Education, is a study abroad program
that offers U.S. secondary school educators the opportunity to travel to
Japan, the Galapagos Islands, and Costa Rica; Deadline October 9th
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?
&Template=/programs/toyota/costarica/costarica_main.html
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s National Grant Program
The goal of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s National
Grant Program is to develop and expand family literacy efforts nationwide;
Deadline September 8th
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
Youth Venture/Youth Service America Program
The Youth Venture/Youth Service America (YSA) Program is providing up
to $1,000 in start-up funds for young people to create sustainable
projects for National and Global Youth Service Day 2007, April 20-22;
Deadline July 24th
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?
tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76
Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation: Evaluation Grants
The Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation aims to identify and disseminate
innovative and effective programs for helping underprivileged youth reach
their full potential; Deadline August 1st
http://www.rmyf.org/
Patagonia Environmental Grant Program
The Patagonia Environmental Grant Program supports the environmental
work of small, grassroots activist organizations with direct-action
agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect
our environment; Applications are accepted during the months of April
and August of each year
http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2927
June 27, 2006
Funding for Youth Service Projects
Youths who create sustainable community service projects for National
Youth Service Day 2007 (April 20-22) can apply for one of 30 $1,000 start-
up grants; Deadline July 24th
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
June 26, 2006
2006 Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor
Pollutants Fund Solicitation
Deadline August 9th
http://tinyurl.com/on46o
Caring Across Communities
Addresses the mental health needs of underserved children and youth by
supporting school-connected mental health services for students who
require them; Deadline July 28 for brief proposals
http://www.healthinschools.org/cac.asp
State Personnel Development Grants
Assist state educational agencies in reforming and improving their
systems for personnel preparation and professional development in
order to improve results for children with disabilities; Deadline July 24th
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-5273.pdf
The Avon Foundation’s Grants Program for Local and Regional
Domestic Violence Organizations
Supports community-based organizations that provide direct services to
domestic violence victims; Deadline August 1st
http://www.avoncompany.com/women/avonfoundation/gapeop.html
Access to Artistic Excellence, a grant program of the National
Endowment for the Arts
Encourages artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and
makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the
country; Deadline August 14
http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP07/Locals.html
Pollution Prevention Information Network Grants
Seeks to make information about pollution prevention available to
businesses and communities; Deadline July 28th
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/p2home/grants/ppin/ppin06.htm
June 21, 2006
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Neighborhood Excellence Initiative; Deadline June 30th
http://tinyurl.com/nwo3v
2007 Disney Teacher Awards
Nominate an Innovative Teacher; Nominations will be accepted August
15-October 15
http://disney.go.com/disneyhand/learning/teacherawards/
YSA Youth Venture Program
Get up to $1,000 in start-up funds for sustainable National & Global Youth
Service Day projects by joining the YSA Youth Venture Program; Deadline
July 24
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?
tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76
Community Service Projects: Climate Change
Grants for young people, ages 15-25, to create community service
projects that address climate change; Deadline September 1st
http://www.ysa.org/awards/
June 19, 2006
National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts
designed to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture and
bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens; The
deadline for these applications is September 12th
http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php
Youth Service America: Red White and Green Climate Change Grant
Program
The Red, White & Green Climate Change Grant Program, administered
by Youth Service America, provides support for service-learning projects
about climate change intended to engage community members and
candidates for the 2006 election; Deadline September 1st
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program
This program is designed to effect long-range improvement in science
and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to
increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly
minority women, into scientific and technological careers; Deadline July
24th
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8751.pdf
Bikes Belong Coalition Grants Program
The mission of the Bikes Belong Coalition, sponsored by the American
bicycle industry, is to put more people on bicycles more often. Grants are
provided in the following categories: facility, advocacy, and education.
Requests are reviewed quarterly; the remaining deadlines for 2006 are
August 28, and November 27. Visit the website above for application
information
http://bikesbelong.org/
June 13, 2006
FY 2007 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program Guide and
Application Kit
A notice of intent is due June 29; the full application deadline is Jan. 31,
2007
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/ws/2007guideln.html
AT&T Foundation Launches 2006 AT&T Excelerator Grant Program
Deadline July 5th
http://www.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745
June 12, 2006
Competitive Training Grants Program
Funding supports national preparedness training initiatives that further
the DHS mission of preparing the nation to prevent, protect against,
respond to, and recover from incidents of terrorism or catastrophic event;
Deadline June 30th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/FY2006_CTGP_Solicitation.pdf
Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant
The program provides funding to rural communities to purchase
automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and provide training in their use
and maintenance; Deadline June 26th
http://tinyurl.com/qftm2
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
The purpose of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) grants is to help fire departments increase their cadre of
firefighters. The program's goal is to enhance the local fire departments'
ability to attain and maintain 24-hour staffing, thus assuring their
communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Tobacco Policy Change
provides resources and technical assistance for local, regional, and
nationally-based organizations and tribal groups interested in
implementing effective tobacco prevention and cessation policy initiatives;
Deadline August 1st
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19587
BALANCE BAR Community Grants
Support is provided to organizations such as road runners clubs, trails
conferences, parks and recreation departments, athletics programs and
leagues, youth organizations, etc.; Deadline August 30th
http://www.balance.com/grants/GrantTemplate.aspx?
type=2&entryid=2&m=modules/rules
The CarMax Foundation
Grant requests for this program should either address and improve auto
safety for families and children, or build a competitive workforce through
automotive technical training; Applications are accepted throughout the
year
http://www.carmaxcares.com/
Fannie Mae’s Maxwell Awards
The Maxwell Awards will recognize up to four nonprofit organizations for
outstanding affordable housing development and reclamation of vacant
properties; Deadline June 30th
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/grants/maxwell_awards.shtml
National Center for Family Literacy: Toyota Family Literacy Program
The National Center for Family Literacy is seeking five school districts in
communities with high or fast-growing Hispanic and other immigrant
populations to implement the Toyota Family Literacy Program; Capability
survey due June 30
http://www.famlit.org/ProgramsandInitiatives/TFLP-Capability-Survey-
2006.cfm
4-H Council Offers Mini-Grants for After-School Programs
The National 4-H Council, with support from the JCPenney Afterschool
Fund, is offering mini-grants to county-based 4-H programs to increase
access to after-school programs. 4-H’s goal is to create 750 slots for
youth K-12 (both previously un-enrolled youth and youth at-risk for
dropping out due to lack of funding) to attend after-school programs;
Deadline June 30th
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/AfterschoolProgram.aspx
Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems Program
The Department of Education offers this grant program to provide funds to
increase student access to high-quality mental health care by developing
innovative approaches that link school systems with the local mental
health system; Deadline July 10th
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-4936.pdf
June 7, 2006
2006 ESRI and Trimble Mobile Government Grant Program
Ten State or Local Governments to Receive Software, Hardware, and
Training to Develop Mobile Public Domain Applications Related to
Disciplines Serving Coastal Communities
http://www.esri.com/grants/esri/trimble_coast_032306.html
Short Film Contest Honors Neighborhoods
The short film contest is open to K-12 students and adults. There is no
entry fee for the Youth category and the grand prize is $2,000
http://www.neighborhoodday.org/film.asp
June 5, 2006
Dollar General Back-to-School Grant Program
Supports K-12 schools in the communities where company stores are
located; Applications accepted between May 1 and August 11, 2006
http://www.dollargeneral.com/community/communityinvestments.aspx
Disney Minnie Grants for 2006
Youth Service America announced a second round of Disney Minnie
Grants for 2006. Grants of up to $500 will support youth-led service
projects that take place between September 1 and 30, 2006. Applications
are due June 21, 2006
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
Funding to rural communities to purchase automated external
defibrillators
The Health Resources and Services Administration will provide funding to
rural communities to purchase automated external defibrillators and
provide training in their use and maintenance
http://tinyurl.com/kv3z6
Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program
The Administration for Children and Families provides funding to build
organizational capacity for organizations with a record of addressing
youth violence, fostering supportive relationships with youth, and
encouraging positive youth development
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-IC-0141.htm
CHS Foundation
The CHS Foundation provides grants in the following six program areas:
Rural Youth Leadership Development, Returning Value to Rural
Communities, Cooperative Education, Farm and Agricultural Safety,
Emergency Assistance/Disaster Relief, and Agricultural and Cooperative
Scholarships
http://www.chsfoundation.org/
June 2, 2006
Convicted Offender DNA Backlog Reduction Funds Available
Funding offered for the Convicted Offender DNA Backlog Reduction
Program will focus on reducing convicted offender DNA sample backlogs
through in-house analysis and data review. Only states with existing
accredited crime laboratories that conduct in-house DNA analysis of
convicted offender DNA samples should apply; Deadline July 7th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000751.pdf
Forensic DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Funds Offered
Forensic DNA Capacity Enhancement Program, offers funds to improve
the infrastructure and analytic capacity of crime laboratories so that DNA
samples can be processed more efficiently and cost effectively.
Applicants must be state and local units of government with existing
crime laboratories; Deadline July 10th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000750.pdf
Funding To Reduce DNA Backlog Available
NIJ’s Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program offers funding
to analyze backlogged forensic DNA casework samples from forcible
rape and murder/nonnegligent manslaughter crimes. Only applications
from local governments with existing crime laboratories conducting DNA
analysis through government-owned accredited laboratories or through
accredited fee-for-service vendors will be accepted; Deadline July 10th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000752.pdf
June 1, 2006
Awards for Canine Excellence
Awards are given in five categories: law enforcement, search and rescue,
therapy, service and exemplary companion dog; Deadline June 15th
http://www.icjia.state.il.us/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=canine061506
Wal-Mart Community Grant Program
These grants are available to helps communities where the corporation
does business. Applications are made directly to local stores, whose
staff decide which programs to fund based on their knowledge of
community needs, and store managers act a de facto program officers.
http://www.walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?
catg=435
Communities Empowering Youth Demonstration Program
The Office of Community Services of the Administration for Children and
Families is accepting applications for its Communities Empowering
Youth Demonstration Program. The program is part of the Department of
Health and Human Services' Compassion Capital Fund (CCF); Deadline
June 10th
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-IC-0141.htm
Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Targeted Capacity Building Program
Faith-based and community organizations are invited to apply for
Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Targeted Capacity Building Program
grants, administered by the Administration for Children and Families'
Office of Community Services; Deadline June 30
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-IJ-0036.html
Cigna Foundation Health Grants
The Cigna Foundation is soliciting applications from nonprofit
organizations for programs in a variety of areas, including community and
civic affairs, education, health and human services, and culture and the
arts. Projects involving women's health and domestic violence will be
given priority
http://www.cigna.com/general/about/community/grant_information.html
OJJDP Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Program
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP),
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Field-
Initiated Research and Evaluation Program furthers the department's
mission by supporting original, rigorous, scientific research and
evaluation studies to inform the disciplines of juvenile justice and
delinquency prevention and child maltreatment prevention and
intervention; Deadline June 19th
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/2006fire.pdf
May 30, 2006
FY 2007 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program
The Office of Justice Programs' Community Capacity Development Office
has released its FY 2007 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive
Program Guide and Application Kit. The application deadline is January
31, 2007, while the Notice of Intent must be postmarked by June 29, 2006
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/ws/2007guideln.html
SAFER Grant Application Period Begins May 30
Beginning Tuesday, May 30, at 8 a.m. EDT, the Office of State and Local
Government Coordination and Preparedness in the Department of
Homeland Security will begin accepting applications for SAFER grants.
The deadline for receipt of the SAFER grant applications will be 5 p.m.
EDT on June 30, 2006
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/safer/
School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity
This program encourages the formation of partnerships between
academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and
implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies designed to
reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=3101
Nasdaq Stock Market Educational Foundation
The mission is to promote learning about capital formation, financial
markets, and entrepreneurship through innovative educational programs;
Deadline for letters of inquiry is August 1st
http://www.nasdaq.com/services/education_initiatives.stm
The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation
The Foundation will consider funding such projects that focus on
education, health and fitness, or art education; Deadline June 30th
http://www.cappelli-inc.com/application.shtml
Mentoring Children of Prisoners
This program is designed to be a community-based mentoring program
in which children and youth, ages four to eighteen, are appropriately
matched with an adult mentor
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-ACYF-CV-0029.html
Microsoft Unlimited Potential
Grants provide Community-Based Technology and Learning Center
organizations with funding to support technology training programs;
Funding decisions made in March and October of each year
http://www.microsoft.com/citizenship/giving/programs/up/grants.asp
May 25, 2006
Funding Available for Source Reduction, Pollution Prevention, and
Resource Conservation Activities
Seven of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) Regional
Pollution Prevention (P2) Programs (Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10) are
now accepting applications for funding for projects that support source
reduction/pollution prevention and/or resource conservation activities
through this request for proposals.
https://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1063
EPA's Energy Star Program
EPA's Energy Star Program has new tools and tips for homeowners,
businesses, and local governments on how to stay cool this summer
while keeping money in their pockets and protecting the environment. In
2005, Americans saved $12 billion in energy costs with help from Energy
Star
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=leaders.bus_challenge
May 22, 2006
Target Community Grants
These grants are available to helps communities where the corporation
does business; Deadline May 31st
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-
001811
The Emergency Response and Crisis Management grant competition
Supports efforts by LEAs to improve and strengthen their school
emergency response and crisis management plans; Deadline June 22nd
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/051106a.html
The Dana Foundation’s grantmaking
Focuses on arts education, particularly the training of professional artists
who teach performing arts in public schools as well as in-school arts
specialists; Deadline June 15th
http://www.dana.org/grants/artseducation/rural/
The Rohm and Haas Company
Grantmaking categories include: Education, Environment, Civic and
Community, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture.
Applications are accepted throughout the year
http://www.rohmhaas.com/community/giving/giving.html
Homeownership Grant Program
The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation offers support to nonprofit housing
organizations in communities nationwide where Wells Fargo provides
services; Deadline August 1st
https://www.wellsfargo.com/wf/about/wfhf_oview
The Youth Empowerment Program
The program is designed to address unhealthy behaviors in at-risk
minority youth, and provide them opportunities to learn more positive life
styles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices; Deadline
June 15th
https://egrants.osophs.dhhs.gov/egrants/servlet/document.
DownloadOriginalPublicServlet?document_id=25406
The Wal-Mart Foundation
Emphasis is on supporting local community programs that improve the
quality of life in Wal-Mart communities
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp
The United States Golf Association
The Association awards grants through its "For the Good of the Game"
Grants Program in an effort to make golf more affordable and accessible;
Deadline July 7th
http://www.usga.org/aboutus/foundation/grants/grants.html
May 18, 2006
2006 AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grants program
The AT&T Foundation announced the launch of the 2006 AT&T
Excelerator competitive technology grants program, which will provide
$6.1M to regional and local nonprofit organizations for projects that use
technology to build stronger communities
http://www.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?
pid=7736&DCMP=att_foundation
May 16, 2006
The National Institute of Justice Offers Forensic Evidence Funding
NIJ is accepting applications for Social Science Research on the Role
and Impact of Forensic Evidence on the Criminal Justice Process. The
research focus should be on how and when forensic evidence is used
and what role it plays in contributing to criminal investigations; Deadline
June 20, 2006
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000748.pdf
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Research and
Evaluation Program Seeks Applicants
OJJDP's Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Program supports
original, rigorous, scientific research and evaluation studies to inform the
disciplines of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention and child
maltreatment prevention and intervention. Eligible applicants are public
agencies and private organizations; Deadline June 19, 2006
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/2006fire.pdf
May 15, 2006
RGK Foundation
The RGK Foundation's primary interests in the education category include
programs that focus on K-12 education, integrating technology into
curriculum, teacher development, and higher education; Letters of inquiry
submitted at any time
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/
Enhanced Assessment Grants
The purpose of this program is to enhance the quality of assessment
instruments and systems used by States for measuring the achievement
of all students; Deadline June 15th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/050106d.html
James A. Johnson Community Fellowship
Awards up to $90,000 each to six urban and rural community
development professionals to pursue opportunities to increase their
skills and knowledge; Nominations due May 31st
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/grants/johnson.shtml
Community Awareness and Outreach Campaign Projects for the
Prevention of Family Violence
The goal of this program is to provide for the distribution of credible and
persuasive information by community organizations to help break the
cycle of family violence; Deadline June 11th
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-ACYF-EV-0126.html
May 10, 2006
Cintas Reviver Provider Police Grant Program
The goal of the program is to put lifesaving automated external
defibrillators (AEDs) into the hands of first responders; Deadline August
1st
http://www.reviverprovider.org/police_grants.html
Internet Assistance for Rural Law Enforcement Agencies
http://www.ncrle.net/
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Deadline June 2nd
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/06MIOsol.pdf
The Survey of Law Enforcement Gang Units
Solicitation is seeking applicants to conduct a BJS survey about the
operations, workload, policies, and procedures of gang units in large law
enforcement agencies (those having 100 or more officers); Deadline May
29th
http://www.ojp.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/slegu06sol.pdf
VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
Offered annually (as funding permits) for Homeless Veterans Programs
to fund community agencies providing services to homeless veterans;
Deadline June 14th
http://www1.va.gov/homeless/page.cfm?pg=3
May 8, 2006
Weed and Seed
The Weed and Seed strategy aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent
crime, drug abuse, and gang activity; Deadline Jan 31, 2007
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9299
Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Program
Deadline June 12th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9318
Samsung’s Hope for Education contest
The contest is a philanthropy program designed to better educate U.S.
elementary, middle, and high schools; Deadline June 30th
http://www.hopeforeducation.com/
The Office Depot Community Relations Program
The mission is to support local nonprofit organizations in company
communities that directly impact the health, education, and welfare of
children; Applications accepted throughout the year
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp
The Earthwatch Institute
The Institute is accepting applications for its Education Fellowship
program from K-12 educators and administrators
http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=393837
Olympus and Tool Factory continue their partnership in support of
classroom technology
Deadline June 2nd
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
The Teacher Incentive Fund
Supports programs that develop and implement performance-based
teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools;
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply is June 15th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/050106e.html
Smaller Learning Communities program
Promotes academic achievement through the creation or expansion of
small, safe, and successful learning environments in large public high
schools
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/042606d.html
The RadioShack StreetSentz Community Grant Program
The program is dedicated to helping families protect their children from
abduction, violence, and abuse; The remaining deadlines for 2006 are
June 15, September 15, and December 15
http://www.streetsentz.com/
The Presbyterian Hunger Program
Supports efforts in the following five program areas: Direct Food Relief,
Development Assistance, Public Policy Advocacy; The application
deadlines for U.S. programs are July 15 and December 15, annually
http://www.pcusa.org/hunger/grants.htm
Gardener’s Supply Company
Awards recognize individuals who use gardening to address hunger,
community development, urban renewal, beautification, and education;
Deadline June 1st
http://www.gardeners.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Gardeners-
Site/default/Link-Page?id=5549
May 1, 2006
2006 National Council for the Social Studies Award Guidelines and
Criteria
K-12 educator (or team of educators) whose inclusion of diverse, cross-
cultural, global perspectives and concerns in social studies education
has challenged and deepened students’ global understanding; Deadline
May 15th
http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/curriculum/global/
Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation
Graphic arts teachers, students, and institutions are invited to apply for
the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation’s (GAERF) grant
program; Deadline May 30th
http://www.gaerf.org/grants/grant.html
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Grant
Deadline June 12th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9257
Summer School in the Arts
The NEA is accepting applications for Summer School in the Arts, a grant
program that supports challenging summer arts education for children
ages 5 to 18; Deadline May 22nd
http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/SummerSchools.html
A Brighter Future for Children and Youth
Funds programs for children 5 to 18 years of age in the areas of
peacemaking, anti-abuse, and nonviolence; Deadline July 1st
http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/BFCY/index_eng.cfm
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
Seeks to reinvigorate churches, families, schools, and neighborhoods,
and encourage decentralization of power and accountability away from
bureaucratic, national institutions
http://www.bradleyfdn.org/
The Mutual Service Cooperative Fund
Awards grants for projects that enhance the quality of life for seniors living
in rural America; Deadline July 28th
http://www.cdf.coop/msc_fund/index.htm
April 27, 2006
$1,000 "Bee" the Change Grant (Education)
Deadline June 9th
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
Got Breakfast?
Essay Contest Promotes Breakfast in Schools; Deadline May 31st
http://www.gotbreakfast.org/
Classroom Makeover Worth $25,000
Your Student's Essay Could Win; Deadline June 1st
http://www.expomarkers.com/
April 24, 2006
The Consumer Aerosol Products Council is holding its fourth annual
Science Class Challenge
The contest, open to teachers grades 4-9, will award $5,000 for the most
creative approach to teaching material about the ozone layer, CFCs, and
the environment; Deadline May 8th
http://nocfcs.org/scc/home.htm
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation supports music education and its
many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical
instruments to underserved schools and community music programs
nationwide
http://www.mhopus.org/about_us.htm
Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation
Accepts unsolicited requests for funding for its Early Childhood Care and
Education program throughout the year
http://www.forallkids.org/html/guidelines.cfm
Distance Learning & Telemedicine
Grants are specifically designed to meet the educational and health care
needs of rural America through the use of advanced telecommunications
technologies; Deadline June 12th
http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/dlt/dlt.htm
Section 525 Technical and Supervisory Assistance
Grants provides funding to conduct programs of technical and
supervisory assistance for low-income rural residents to obtain and/or
maintain occupancy of adequate housing
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/2006/041706tsagrants.pdf
The National Center for Rural Law Enforcement
Provides Internet access and email at no cost to rural law enforcement
agencies and tribal criminal justice agencies by use of a toll-free dialup
service; Applications accepted throughout the year
http://64.219.0.21/BJA%20Internet%20index.htm
Maddie's Fund
Works to build a no-kill nation where all healthy and treatable shelter
dogs and cats find loving new homes; Applications are accepted
throughout the year
http://www.maddiesfund.org/
The Norcross Wildlife Foundation
Provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. for their
wildlife and wildland conservation efforts; Applications are accepted
throughout the year and reviewed quarterly
http://www.norcrossws.org/
The Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards
Program distributes grants to community-based organizations judged
outstanding for their innovative, creative approaches to fighting hunger
and poverty in the U.S.; Deadline June 15th
http://www.worldhungeryear.org/comm_conn/hcsra.asp
The Senior Community Service Employment Program
Supports projects that promote part-time work-based training
opportunities in local communities for unemployed, low-income
individuals who are age 55 and over; Deadline May 2nd
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
April 20, 2006
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program
Program has been designed to provide timely assistance to jurisdictions
to address victim needs in the aftermath of an act of terrorism or mass
violence
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/fund/pdftxt/antiterrorapplication.pdf
ATF Canines
State or local law enforcement agencies are eligible
http://www.atf.gov/about/programs/canine.htm
Helping Outreach Programs to Expand Grant Program
Program provides 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
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=outreachexpand123106
ILook Investigator© Forensic Software
The software is a comprehensive suite of computer forensics tools used
to acquire and analyze digital media; Deadline ongoing
http://www.ilook-forensics.org/
April 18, 2006
Youth Outreach for Victim Assistance Program
The National Crime Prevention Council and the National Center for
Victims of Crime will select 20 new sites to receive up to $3,000 to
implement a youth-led public awareness campaign under the Youth
Outreach for Victim Assistance Program, which is funded by the Office of
Justice Programs' Office for Victims of Crime. Deadline May 15th
http://www.ncpc.org/programs/yova/grant_opportunity.php
Funding Available to Support Collaborative Process in Environmental
Decision Making
The Laura Jane Musser Fund will support projects by public or not-for-
profit entities that undertake consensus-based activities in environmental
stewardship or dispute resolution in rural areas. Deadline September 5th
http://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1047
Funding Available for Regional Environmental Monitoring and
Assessment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals
for its regional environmental monitoring and assessment program
(REMAP) in regions 3, 4, 6, and 7. Deadline June 13th
http://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1041
Funding Available for School Bus Retrofitting in Midwest
EPA is accepting proposals for retrofit and/or replacement projects that
reduce pollution from school buses within Region 5 (states of Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin), through the use of
EPA verified or certified and/or California Air Resources Board verified
pollution reduction technologies. Deadline June 16th
http://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1048
FM Global Arson Fund
The FM Global Arson Fund supports fire departments and other public
agencies throughout the world involved with the fight against arson by
providing seed money to assist in the development of arson prevention
and control programs
http://www.fmglobal.com/about/facts/arson_grant_program.asp
The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation encourages new solutions to countless
problems that impede educational systems today, and it supports
existing programs that work
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation.html
Region 5 Clean School Bus USA
Deadline June 16th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9046
U.S. Department of Education
Technology and media services for individuals with disabilities; access to
emerging technologies
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9010
Target Corporation Store Grants
The Target Corporation Store Grants focus on the following three areas:
arts, family violence prevention, and early childhood reading. Applications
will be accepted until May 31st
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-
001818
The Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
The program focuses on improving the quality and timeliness of forensic
science and medical examiner services and eliminating backlogs in the
analysis of forensic evidence; Deadline May 16, 2006
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000745.pdf
April 10, 2006
Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program
The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program supports teachers in
underprivileged elementary and secondary public schools throughout the
U.S.; Deadline June 15th
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=jordan
Migrant Education Even Start Family Literacy Program
Migrant Education Even Start Family Literacy Program grants are intended
to help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy of migratory agricultural
families; Deadline May 1sth
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
1/032806a.html
One-Stop delivery system
The Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
announces the availability of $4M to award grants to eligible “grassroots”
organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop delivery
system
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
Baseball Tomorrow Fund grants
Baseball Tomorrow Fund grants may be used to finance a new program,
expand an existing program, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary
for youth baseball or softball programs; Letters of inquiry accepted
throughout the year
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp?
content=about
Federal Funding for Summer Meals Programs Available to Cities
http://www.nlc.
org/Newsroom/Nation_s_Cities_Weekly/Weekly_NCW/2006/04/10/9363.
cfm
911 Cell Phone Bank
All Triads, sheriff's offices, and law enforcement agencies are eligible
http://www.911cellphonebank.com/
Prevention of Methamphetamine Abuse; Deadline May 16th
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=methabuse051606
Public Entity Risk Institute
The Public Entity Risk Institute awards funding to organizations for
creative programs that help those constituents improve their risk
management
http://www.riskinstitute.org/test.php?pid=page&tid=23
Edward Byrne Memorial Byrne Discretionary Grants Program
Deadline June 25th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07ByrneDiscSol.pdf
FY 2007 Juvenile Drug Courts/Reclaiming Futures Grant
Deadline Jun 20th
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2007/JuvDrugCourt.pdf
Project Safe Childhood Programs
Combat the proliferation of technology-facilitated exploitation crimes
against children; Deadline June 15th
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=83
Safe and Drug-Free Schools
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
is seeking applications for fiscal year 2007 awards under its Safe
Schools/Healthy Students Program; Deadline June 19th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/051007d.html
Books for Children Program
The Libri Foundation is accepting applications for its Books for Children
Program. Helps small, rural libraries acquire new, quality hardcover
children's books that they may not have been able to afford without the
help from the foundation's program; Deadline August 15th
http://www.librifoundation.org/
The Smaller Learning Communities program
Awards grants to local educational agencies to support the
implementation of SLCs and activities to improve academic achievement
in public high schools with enrollments of 1,000 or more students;
Deadline July 17th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/051807e.html
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Accepting applications for the Collaborative Training Grants Program;
Projects aimed at developing and implementing innovative international
education training activities and/or products for international educators
and students; Deadline July 13th
http://www.nafsa.org/about.
sec/institutional_grants/collaborative_training_2
Awards for "Excellence in Building Healthy Communities for Active
Aging"
Will be presented to communities that demonstrate the best and most
inclusive overall approach to implementing smart growth and active aging
at the neighborhood, municipality, county, and/or regional levels
http://www.epa.gov/aging/bhc/awards/?mgtinsite=1
Preservation and Access Education and Training Grants program
The National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for
the Preservation and Access Education and Training Grants program.
Supports programs on the care, management, and creation of
international access to library, archival, and material culture collections;
Deadline July 3rd
http://neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pet.html
May 24, 2007
Graffiti Hurts
Provides grants of up to $2,000 to help communities kick-start or further
develop a local graffiti prevention program; Deadline June 29th
http://graffitihurts.org/grant_program/index.cfm
Books for Children Program
The Libri Foundation is accepting applications for its Books for Children
Program. Helps small, rural libraries acquire new, quality hardcover
children's books that they may not have been able to afford without the
help from the foundation's program; Deadline August 15th
http://www.librifoundation.org/
Safe Schools/Healthy Students
The Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools is
accepting applications for its Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant
program; Deadline June 19th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/051007d.html
Saudi Arabia Program
The Institute of International Education is accepting applications from
teachers (grades 1-12) or full-time Library Media Specialists for the
Educators to Saudi Arabia Program; Deadline June 25th
http://www.iie.org/programs/aramco/
The Captain Planet Foundation
Funds innovative programs that empower children and youth around the
world to work to solve environmental problems in their communities;
Deadline June 30th
http://tinyurl.com/2s49z5
Driven, A National Juried Exhibition for Young Artists with Disabilities
With support from Volkswagen of America, VSA arts is accepting entries
for Driven, A National Juried Exhibition for Young Artists with Disabilities;
Deadline July 6th
http://www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/vw/2007/
Tu Voz My Venture
Grant program wants to find 50 teams of young people between the ages
of 13 and 20 to create ventures that will help Latino students graduate
from high school and move on to either college or work; Deadline June
29th
http://www.genv.net/tuvoz
Children with disabilities earn funding from CVS
Includes student academic activities, extracurricular programs, and
physical activity; Deadline June 15th
http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/charitable_mission.html
May 16, 2007
Youthful Offender Grant
Deadline May 31st
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
HOPE Grant
Funds may be used to develop program literature, train advocates, and
recruit volunteers
http://www.ovc.gov/fund/expandingoutreach/welcome.html
Neighborly Initiative
Deadline June 29th
http://tinyurl.com/2zromr
Olympus Classroom Grants
In partnership with Olympus, Tool Factory is accepting applications for the
second round of Classroom Grants. This grant program is designed to
strengthen education through digital imaging and the power of visual
learning. K-12 and special education schools in the U.S.; Deadline June
30th
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
2007 Hope for Education contest
Samsung is accepting nominations for the 2007 Hope for Education
contest; Deadline July 22nd
http://www.hopeforeducation.com/hopeforeducation/index.html
May 1, 2007
First Responder Reliable Link (First NET) Grant
The intent of this BAA is to develop a working concept for innovative
technologies capable of providing first responders with resilient and
durable communications capabilities damaged or destroyed by natural
disasters, major incidents, and terrorist acts
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13751
Mattel Children's Foundation
Makes grants of up to $20,000 to groups that promote mental and
physical health among poor children; U.S. based nonprofits that have an
operating budget under $1M, may apply; Deadline June 15th
http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/
Competitive Grant Open for Terrorism Prevention
BJA is seeking applicants for the State and Local Terrorism Prevention
Training and Technical Assistance Program. Eligible candidates will
provide counter-terror training and technical assistance to State, local,
and tribal law enforcement, among other requirements; Deadline May
10th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07TerrorismPrevSol.pdf
Funding Available for Forensic Science Program
Funds are available for the Forensic Science Training Development and
Delivery Program; Deadline May 29th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000797.pdf
Improving Law Enforcement Operations
The Operations Research Applied to Law Enforcement Operations grant
seeks research that develops and demonstrates emerging technology
solutions designed to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness of
existing operations, or improve the safety of personnel using operations
research methods and techniques; Deadline May 21st
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000798.pdf
Healthful Homes/Healthful Schools Grants Grant
Deadline June 15th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=13660
Partners in Excellence/Partners in Arts Education Grant Program
The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts renews its
partnership with MetLife Foundation to offer the 2007-2008 Partners in
Excellence/Partners in Arts Education Grant Program; Deadline May 25th
http://www.nationalguild.org/programs/partners.htm
myHometownHelper.com
Hamburger Helper is accepting applications through
myHometownHelper.com. The program provides grants of up to $15,000
to support initiatives designed to help hometowns throughout the U.S.;
Deadline May 31st
http://www.myhometownhelper.com/
April 10, 2007
Brower Youth Awards
The awards recognize the activism and achievements of six outstanding
youth leaders (ages 13 to 22) in the fields of environmental and social
justice advocacy; Deadline May 15th
http://www.broweryouthawards.org/article.php?list=type&type=12
Nike Foundation
2007 Request for Proposals
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikefoundation/proposalreq.jhtml
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools grant competition
Supports efforts by LEAs to improve and strengthen their school
emergency management plans; Deadline May 21st
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
2/040607d.html
MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing
Applications for both the Supportive Housing and Property and Asset
Management awards are due May 4, 2007
http://www.enterprisecommunity.
org/programs/awards/metlife_foundation_awards/
One-Stop delivery system
The Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
announces the availability of funding to award grants to eligible
“grassroots” organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop
delivery system; Deadline May 8th
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
911 Cell Phone Bank
All Triads, sheriff's offices, and law enforcement agencies are eligible
http://www.911cellphonebank.com/
April 4, 2007
School-Based Student Drug Testing
The U.S. Department of Education has $1.6M in grants available for
schools that want to test students for drug use; Deadline May 8th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
1/030907c.html
Improvised Explosive Devices and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive
Devices
NIJ is seeking applications for funding to enhance the ability of law
enforcement personnel to deal with the threat of Improvised Explosive
Devices and Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices; Deadline April
30th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000758.pdf
2007 Anti-Meth Campaign Creative Solicitation
Seeks organizations that are willing to donate existing public service
advertising specifically intended to reduce methamphetamine use. The
campaign welcomes TV, radio, print, and/or out-of-home creative ideas;
Deadline April 16th
http://www.mediacampaign.org/meth_solicitation/meth_solicitation.pdf
Plan It: ING is Orange for Financial Literacy
ING Direct is accepting applications for the Planet Orange Financial
Literacy Awards Program from K-8 teachers in all fifty states; Deadline
April 20th
http://www.sweepsplanners.com/orangekids/index.asp
AT&T Technology Grants Accelerate Success
Through the 2007 Excelerator Grant Program, AT&T will provide support
to nonprofit organizations in select states for technology-based projects;
Deadline May 4th
http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745
March 29, 2007
Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Deadline April 30th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/
2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program
Application Period Now Open
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/
DHS Offers Free Security Training on the Web
New Web-based training is available from the Department of Homeland
Security for anybody involved in protecting critical infrastructure, such as
power plants and water supplies
http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/IS/is860.asp
DHS Program Awards Free Equipment to Police Departments
Imagine a government assistance program that bypasses the
bureaucracy and awards state-of-the-art equipment to local law
enforcement agencies at no cost and with a minimum of paperwork
http://tinyurl.com/2x93wm
March 14, 2007
Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse Program (HDER)
The HDER Program provides responder agencies across the Nation
access to substantial inventory of radiological detection instrumentation
and other equipment that is no longer required by the Federal
Governmenthttp://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/equipment_hder.htm
Keeping Their Peers in School
Tu Voz My Venture Contest grants for Students Working to Help Latino
Peers Graduate; Deadline June 29th
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php
Nominate a Superior Teacher
There are only a few weeks left to nominate an outstanding teacher for an
American Star of Teaching Award; Deadline April 1st
http://www.t2tweb.us/AmStar/About.asp
DHS Program Awards Free Equipment to Local Police Departments
The Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program puts specialized
commercial equipment directly into the hands of smaller jurisdictions
http://tinyurl.com/25bsy9
Bank of America's Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
Community organizations and individuals engaged in community service
are each eligible for awards from the charitable program of the Bank of
America; Deadline June 29th
http://tinyurl.com/2zromr
FEMA's 2008 Budget Cuts Back on FIRE Grants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released its FY 2008
budget request, which increases funding for the U.S. Fire Administration
while reducing the amount of money available for the Assistance to
Firefighters Grant Program
http://firechief.com/news/fema_fy2008_031207/
Proposal could add $3.4B to budget for first responders
The chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
Committee proposed to add $3.4 billion above the White House budget to
bolster first responder programs
http://www.gcn.com/online/vol1_no1/43285-1.html
More COPS
A recent Brookings Institution Policy Brief argues that it is time to
reconsider the massive de-funding of one of the most successful federal
anti-crime measures of the 1990s: the U.S. Department of Justice's Office
of Community Policing Services (COPS) program
http://www.brookings.edu/comm/policybriefs/pb158.htm
Federal Law Enforcement Grants and Crime Rates
No Connection Except for Waste and Abuse
http://www.heritage.org/Research/Crime/bg2015.cfm
State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative Grant
Establish four State Victim Assistance Academies to provide academic
education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates,
criminal justice personnel, and allied professionals who routinely deal
with crime victims; Deadline April 9th
http://tinyurl.com/2c6t9u
March 7, 2007
Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grants Available
http://www.icma.org/main/ns.asp?nsid=2950&mgtinsite=1
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools; Foundations for Learning
Deadline April 13th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
1/022207b.html
National Center to Enhance the Training of Personnel Who Share
Responsibility for Improving Outcomes for Young Children With
Disabilities
Deadline April 19th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-
1/030507a.html
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Recognizes ten outstanding young leaders who have led, developed, and
implemented a significant service project in the previous year while
demonstrating a positive spirit and high moral purpose; Deadline April
30th
http://www.barronprize.org/
Aspiring Principal Training Programs in Large, Urban School Districts
The Broad Foundation is committed to dramatically improving K-12 urban
public education; Deadline June 15th
http://www.broadfoundation.org/funding/rfp.shtml
February 28, 2007
Apply for EPA’s National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
This competition is open to public-sector entities that have successfully
used smart growth principles to improve communities environmentally,
socially, and economically; Deadline April 3rd
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm
Take Me Fishing Community Initiative
Supports local park and recreation agencies eager to increase
recreational fishing and boating participation
Possible resource allocations may include equipment grants,
scholarships to training workshops, program materials, promotional
material and toolkits
http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=3823
Community Action for a Renewed Environment grants
The U.S. EPA has announced that it is offering funding to support
community-based partnerships in reducing risks from toxics in local
communities
http://www.epa.gov/care/agreements.htm
Project Safe Neighborhoods Anti-Gang Training Program
Deadline March 20th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07PSNGangTraining.pdf
Help for Exceptional High School Juniors Facing Economic Challenges
The Questbridge College Prep Scholarship is designed to level the
playing field of college admissions by equipping high-achieving, low-
income students to successfully apply to leading schools; Deadline
March 31st
http://www.questbridge.org/access/collegepreptext/educators.html
Hitachi Award Recognizes Outstanding Youth
The Hitachi Foundation is currently accepting online nominations for the
2007 Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community;
Deadline April 2nd
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/
February 20, 2007
Center for Homeland Defense and Security Master's Degree Program
The first homeland security master's degree in the United States. The MA
program is offered at no cost to eligible local, state, and DHS federal
officials
http://www.chds.us/?masters/overview
Homeland Security Executive Leadership Program
Provides the educational opportunity for our nation's homeland security
leaders to develop the strategies, policies and organizational elements
needed to defeat terrorism in the United States
http://www.chds.us/?special/info&pgm=Exec
February 14, 2007
Award Available for Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs
Volunteer programs that demonstrate innovative, effective practices for
augmenting sworn or civilian staff and improving service delivery to their
communities are encouraged to apply for the 2007 Outstanding
Achievement in Law Enforcement Volunteer Programs Award; Deadline
May 15th
http://www.theiacp.org/awards/volunteerprogram/
Bureau of Justice Assistance Releases Drug Court Grant
Announcement
The purpose of the Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program is to provide
resources to state, local, and tribal governments and state and local
courts to establish or enhance adult drug courts and systems for
nonviolent substance-abusing offenders; Deadline March 6th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/drugcourts.html
Jail Diversion Program Grant Available
The Center for Mental Health Services is soliciting applications for the FY
2007 Targeted Capacity Expansion Initiative for Jail Diversion Program.
The purpose of this program is to promote the transformation of systems
to improve services for justice-involved adults with mental illness;
Deadline March 27th
http://www.gainscenter.samhsa.gov/html/tapa/CMHS/overview.asp
Keeping Their Peers in School
Grants Given to Students Working to Help Peers Graduate; Deadline
June 29th
http://tinyurl.com/29kkp4
Pew Award Recognizes Dropout Prevention
The Pew Partnership for Civic Change is currently accepting applications
for the 2007 Civic Change Award; Deadline March 31st
http://www.pew-partnership.org/
'Save Our History' Teacher and Student of the Year Awards
The History Channel honors teachers and students for their exceptional
commitment to history education and historic preservation both in and out
of the classroom; Deadline March 30th
http://tinyurl.com/2rpo5t
Young Entrepreneur Awards
Applications are now available for the 2007 Young Entrepreneur Awards,
a program of the NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation; Deadline
February 12th
http://www.nfib.com/page/nfibYoungEntrepreneurAward.html
Creative Capital Opens Inquiry Period
Creative Capital Foundation is accepting online inquiries from individual
artists for its 2007 grant round. Initial inquiries must be submitted by
March 5, 2007
http://creative-capital.org/application/
February 7, 2007
Proposed cuts to first responder grants draw fire
The Homeland Security Department's fiscal 2008 budget request would
provide less money than is now being spent on politically popular grant
programs for first responders, a move that drew immediate criticism
Monday from Democrats and Republicans alike
http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?
articleid=36060&dcn=todaysnews
All-America City
Applications Due March 8
http://www.ncl.org/?mgtinsite=1
IMLS Extends Deadline for National Leadership Grants
The Institute for Museum and Library Services has extended the
application deadline for its National Leadership Grants program;
Deadline March 1, 2007
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm
James Madison Fellowship Applications Available Online
The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers fellowships
to both current and prospective teachers to support their attainment of
master’s degrees in American history, political science, or education with
concentrations in the principles and history of the U.S. Constitution;
Deadline March 1, 2007
http://www.jamesmadison.com/
NASD Expands Investor Education Program
The NASD Investor Education Foundation is currently accepting
proposals for the first round of the 2007 General Grant Program. This
program funds research and/or educational projects that improve investor
education and bolster investor protection in the U.S.; Deadlines February
26, 2007 and August 10, 2007
http://www.nasdfoundation.org/general07.asp
YSA Opens Second Grant Round for Climate Change
Youth Service America is currently accepting applications for its second
round of youth-led climate change projects; Deadline March 9, 2007
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
Drop Everything and Read Bookshelf Awards
The National Education Association and the NEA Foundation for the
Improvement of Education are soliciting applications for the Drop
Everything and Read (D.E.A.R.) Bookshelf Awards; Deadline March 12,
2007
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/DEAR%200607.htm
MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards
Deadline February 23rd
http://www.lisc.org/docs/brochures/rfps/2007_metlife_rfp.pdf
Jewelers for Children
Since 1999, more than $23M has been invested in special programs to
reach children whose lives have been devastated by catastrophic illness
or life-threatening abuse and neglect
http://www.jewelersforchildren.org/
February 1, 2007
National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce
that applications are now being accepted for the sixth annual National
Award for Smart Growth Achievement. Interested parties are encouraged
to submit applications for smart growth policies, projects, or programs
that have shown significant activity between April 3, 2002, and April 3,
2007
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/awards.htm
MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards
Six monetary awards ranging from $10,000-$25,000 each will recognize
exemplary collaboration between community groups and police that
yields crime reduction as well as economic development outcomes, such
as real estate development, business attraction and job growth; Deadline
February 23rd
http://www.lisc.org/docs/brochures/rfps/2007_metlife_rfp.pdf
National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting grant
proposals from eligible entities to reduce incidences of childhood lead
poisoning in low-income communities with older housing; Deadline Apr
02, 2007
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/outreach-traininggrant.pdf
DOE Now Accepting Applications for Its Solar City Strategic Partnership
As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar America Initiative, DOE
seeks to provide funding and technical support to cities ready to take a
comprehensive, systemic, city-wide approach to solar technology that
facilitates mainstream adoption and provides a model for other cities;
Deadline February 21, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/yjdx3s
ICMA Accepting Nominations for the 2007 Community Sustainability
Awards
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is now
accepting nominations for its annual Community Sustainability Awards
program. The program honors creative contributions to professional local
government management and increases public awareness of the value
of professional management to the quality of life in our communities;
Deadline March 12, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/3aw6m7
EPA Proposes to Change Clean Water Act Funding
EPA is proposing to change the funding structure for permits under the
Clean Water Act’s Section 106 programs by increasing the fees local
governments would have to pay to the states that regulate them
http://www.epa.gov/owm/cwfinance/permitrule-fr.pdf
Grants to fight violent-crime
The Bush administration is proposing a $200M grant program to help law
enforcement agencies respond to surging violent-crime rates in cities
across the nation, Justice Department officials said
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-01-29-feds-crime-
program_x.htm
January 23, 2007
Amazon.com’s “Wish for Lit” Contest
The contest has three categories: K-12, Academic, and Public; Deadline
February 16, 2007
http://www.amazon.com/gp/corporate/registry/wish-for-lit.html
Home Depot Recognizes Housing Excellence
The Home Depot Foundation presents the Awards of Excellence for
Affordable Housing Built Responsibly to showcase the work of nonprofit
housing developers; Deadline March 31, 2007
http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/awards_housing.html
2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Applicant Workshop Schedule Released
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/Workshop/display/workshops.aspx
January 15, 2006
Student/Newspaper Partnership Grant Program
The Newspaper Association of Foundation’s Student/Newspaper
Partnership Grant Program provides support to student newspapers that
are in danger of closing or have stopped publishing; Deadline April 30th
http://www.naafoundation.org/
Listen to a Life Essay Contest
Get students thinking about their life goals and building closer
connections across generations through this contest; Deadline March 31,
2007
http://www.legacyproject.org/
Awards Encourage Students To Help Solve Critical Health Problems
The Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) program is a competition that
awards nearly $500,000 annually to high school juniors and seniors who
develop research projects using the principles of epidemiology—the
branch of medicine; Deadline February 1, 2007
http://www.collegeboard.com/yes/
"We the People" Bookshelf
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced the
fourth annual We the People Bookshelf, a program that offers sets of
classic books to 2,000 community and school libraries throughout the
United States; Deadline January 31, 2007
http://www.neh.gov/
BoatU.S. Foundation Clean Water Grant
Each year, the BoatU.S. Foundation awards local nonprofit volunteer
organizations up to $4,000 for the promotion of clean boating education;
Deadline February 1, 2007
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cleanwater/grants/
Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award For Exemplary
Humanities Programming
The American Library Association presents the Sara Jaffarian School
Library Program Award in recognition of excellence in humanities
programming in K-8 school libraries; Deadline February 28, 2007
http://www.ala.org/ala/ppo/jaffarianaward.htm
Healthy Eating Research
The program supports research on environmental and policy strategies
to promote healthy eating among children to prevent childhood obesity,
especially among the low-income and racial and ethnic populations at
highest risk for obesity; Deadline February 13, 2007
http://www.healthyeatingresearch.org/
January 9, 2007
FY 2007 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault,
Stalking, and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance Program
Letter of Intent Deadline: January 30, 2007
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/rural_2007.pdf
TRACView Traffic Accident Solutions
TRACView is a web based traffic accident imaging solution; Deadline
March 31st
http://www.tracview.com/
U.S. Department of Education formula-based grants
The U.S. Department of Education is providing nearly $38 billion this year
to states and school districts, primarily through formula-based grant
programs, to improve elementary and secondary schools and meet the
special needs of students
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
Teaching American History Grant Program
Grant awards assist LEAs, in partnership with entities that have extensive
content expertise, to develop, document, evaluate, and disseminate
innovative, cohesive models of professional development; Deadline for
Notice of Intent to Apply is February 7, 2007
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teachinghistory/index.html
Transition to Teaching program
The Transition to Teaching program encourages (1) the development and
expansion of alternative routes to full State teacher certification, as well as
(2) the recruitment and retention of highly qualified mid-career
professionals, recent college graduates who have not majored in
education; Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply is February 7, 2007
http://www.ed.gov/programs/transitionteach/index.html
Overview: FY 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program
http://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/grants-2007-program-overview-
010507.pdf
Grant Competition to Prevent High-Risk Drinking or Violent Behavior
among College Students
Deadline February 5, 2007
http://www.ed.gov/programs/dvphighrisk/index.html
FY2007 Homeland Security Grant Program
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_programs.htm
Volvo Adventure
Volvo Adventure is an educational program that rewards environmental
activities among the decision makers of the future; Deadline January 31,
2007
http://www.volvoadventure.org/
Quest Network Blue Zones
Allianz is offering $50,000 in classroom awards to teachers who best
demonstrate innovation and effectiveness integrating two of the four Blue
Zones programs as reviewed by the Blue Zones Board of Education
Advisors and the Allianz Corporate Giving Committee
http://www.bluezones.com/pages/educators/index.php
Earthwatch Institute’s Education Awards Program
Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any
discipline are eligible to apply for our Education Fellowship Program;
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=2264417
DHS Announces $1.7 Billion for State and Local Counterterrorism
Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Friday released fiscal
year 2007 grant guidance and application kits for five grant programs that
will total roughly $1.7 billion in funding for state and local counterterrorism
efforts. With the fiscal year 2007 funding, the department will have
invested nearly $20 billion in local planning, organization, equipment,
training, and exercises
http://www.govtech.net/news/news.php?id=103169
Grant opportunity to attend the 2007 Public Risk Management
Association (PRIMA) Conference and Expo
The Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI) to Award up to 40 $1000
Scholarships to Help Small Organizations Attend Annual PRIMA
Conference; Deadline March 1, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/yyvls2
New Grant Program for Government Trailblazers
The program is designed to encourage governments to involve the public
in their performance measurement and reporting process and produce
more accessible and engaging reports
http://www.icma.org/main/ns.asp?nsid=2805&mgtinsite=1
December 27, 2006
Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Anti-Gang Initiative
The purpose of this component of Project Safe Neighborhoods is to
support new and expanded anti-gang prevention and enforcement efforts;
Deadline March 8, 2007
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07Anti-GangSol.pdf
Criminal Intelligence System Operating Policies (28 CFR Part 23)
Training and Technical Assistance Program
The Criminal Intelligence System Operating Policies (28 CFR Part 23)
Training and Technical Assistance Program (Part 23 TTAP) provides
training and technical assistance for state and local law enforcement
agencies across the United States; Deadline January 8th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07CFRsol.pdf
Enhanced Training and Services to End Violence and Abuse of Women
Later in Life Program
Deadline February 7th
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/enhanced121806.pdf
The Gang Member Reentry Assistance Project
Focuses on developing tools, strategies, and training products that will
assist law enforcement and corrections agencies in addressing the
many issues faced by returning juvenile and adult gang offenders;
Deadline January 18th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07GangReentrysol.pdf
Project Safe Neighborhoods
Nationwide network designed to create safer neighborhoods by reducing
gun violence and gun crime, and sustaining that reduction; Deadline
January 10th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07PSNsol.pdf
Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking,
and Child Abuse Enforcement Assistance Program
The primary purpose of the Rural Program is to enhance the safety of
victims of domestic violence, dating violence, assault, stalking, and child
victimization by supporting projects uniquely designed to address and
prevent these crimes in rural jurisdictions; Deadline February 15th
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/rural_2007.pdf
Best Buy Teach Schools
Use technology to make learning fun
http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/teach.asp
December 11, 2006
Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection
Orders Grant
Letters of Intent to apply should be submitted by January 18, 2007
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/arrest_fy07_draft.pdf
Ameriquest Community Grants
Ameriquest twice yearly considers awarding community grants to non-
profit organizations that share our youth development, financial literacy
and homeownership goals
http://tinyurl.com/yadu9p
Classroom Grants and Special Education Grants
Olympus/Tool Factory is accepting applications for both Classroom
Grants and Special Education Grants. Applications for both grant
programs are due January 5, 2007
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/
Recognition for Tech Savvy Family Programming
The National Center for Family Literacy administers the Verizon Tech
Savvy Awards, which recognize the value of technology education
programs; Deadline January 12, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/y4bzgu
December 5, 2006
Got 2B Safe! Awards
Teach Safety, Win a Classroom Makeover; Deadline January 31, 2007
http://www.got2bsafe.com/
Classroom Grants
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics awards grants of
up to $200 for K-12 science, math, and technology classroom programs;
Deadline January 31st
http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=216
Fire Prevention and Safety grants
Deadline January 12th
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/
November 20, 2006
Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Program
The Japan Fulbright Memorial Fund (JFMF) Teacher Program, sponsored
by the Government of Japan, provides American primary and secondary
school teachers and administrators with fully-funded short-term study
tours of Japan; Deadline December 10th
http://www.iie.org/template.cfm?&template=/programs/fmf/overview.htm
NEA Foundation Offers Fine Arts Support
Elementary and secondary teachers are eligible in alternate years of this
program; Deadline December 15th
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/FineArts_Guidelines.htm
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are designed to fund service-oriented projects
that are identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to
benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community; Deadline
January 15, 2007
http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
Captain Planet Foundation
The Foundation supports innovative, hands-on environmental projects for
youth that promote a better understanding of environmental issues and
encourage youth to develop their planning and problem-solving skills;
Deadline December 31st
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html
November 13, 2006
Grants Fund Student Drug Testing Programs
The U.S. Department of Education and ONDCP announce awards
totaling $8.6M in federal grants for schools to implement random student
drug testing programs
http://www.randomstudentdrugtesting.org/costs_funding.html
Accepting Applications for Weed and Seed Grant
The Weed and Seed Program furthers DOJ's mission by promoting an
innovative, comprehensive, multiagency approach to combating violent
crime, drug use, and gang activity in high-crime neighborhoods;
Deadline: January 9, 2007
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/funding/appl_kit.html
Emerging communication technology solutions
National Institute of Justice is seeking applications to research, develop,
and evaluate emerging communication technology solutions for public
safety agencies; Deadline November 27th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000775.pdf
Safe Neighbors grant
Funding is directed to: Improving driver, vehicle, and roadway safety;
Shielding homes from fires, criminals, and natural disasters; Supporting
disaster preparedness programs and recovery services; and Enhancing
personal financial security
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/cogrants.asp
Dollar Wi$e Capacity Grants
The goal of the Mayors’ National Dollar Wi$e Campaign is to encourage
the development of ongoing local financial literacy strategies to educate
citizens about financial issues; Deadline December 5th
http://www.dollarwiseonline.org/
Targeted Grants to Reduce Childhood Lead Poisoning: Request for
Proposals 2006 Grant
Deadline January 12, 2007
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11484
National Law Enforcement Leadership Initiative
To develop and enhance strategies for sworn law enforcement executives
to effectively marshal and deploy law enforcement resources for proactive
interventions to prevent and eliminate violence against women; Deadline
December 1st
http://www.theiacp.org/research/VAWLawEnforceInit.html
Bowerman Track Renovation Program
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program, administered by Nike's
Community Affairs department, provides matching cash grants to
community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or
construct running tracks anywhere in the world
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=bowerman
Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grants
The program seeks to restore these properties to productive use and
revitalize impacted neighborhoods
http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-obcr-07-01.pdf
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Grant Program
Deadline December 12th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07MIOsol.pdf
November 6, 2006
Positive Coaching Alliance's National Youth Sports Awards
Nominate a Coach, School, or Youth Sports Organization; Deadline
November 30th
http://www.positivecoach.org/default.aspx
2007 Fund For Teachers Grants
Custom design a summer experience that enriches their professional
lives and helps them impact students on a daily basis; Deadline January
16, 2007
http://www.fundforteachers.org/
Global Challenge Grants
High School Students Collaborate with Counterparts Abroad to Confront
Global Climate Change; Deadline December 15th
http://www.globalchallengeaward.org/index.html
FamilyFun Volunteers Program
FamilyFun, in partnership with Disney, is offering the FamilyFun
Volunteers Program, which recognizes U.S. families that volunteer
together to benefit others or improve the community or world; Deadline
January 15, 2007
http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/learn/activities/feature/volunteers-
contest/
Toyota International Teacher Program
In June 2007, the Toyota International Teacher Program will send 40 high
school teachers on a fully funded, 12-day cultural/educational study
program to Japan; Deadline January 8, 2007
http://tinyurl.com/noasa
Barnes and Noble Corporate Contributions Program
Barnes & Noble supports local and regional nonprofit organizations that
focus on literacy, the arts, or education (K-12)
http://www.barnesandnobleinc.
com/our_company/sponsorship/Sponsorship_main.html
Wallace Genetic Foundation
The Wallace Genetic Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that
believe in the long-term conservation of the soil and of the environment,
rather than exploitation of natural resources for temporary profits
http://www.wallacegenetic.org/Default.htm
North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants
Supports projects that involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or
enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the
benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds; Deadline December
1st
http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Small/index.shtm
November 1, 2006
Prizes for International Education
The Goldman Sachs Foundation and Asia Society award several Prizes
for International Education annually to U.S. schools in recognition of their
commitment to expanding students' knowledge and understanding of
their global counterparts; Deadline January 12, 2007
http://www.internationaled.org/prizes/about.htm
2007 NCVRW Community Awareness Project Funding
Raises awareness about victims' rights and services; Deadline
November 20th
http://cap.navaa.org/
Evaluation of information and data technologies
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking proposals for funding the
research, development, testing, and evaluation of information and data
technologies that can be used to increase the effectiveness of state and
local law enforcement agencies; Deadline November 24th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000769.pdf
October 24, 2006
Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program
The U.S. Department of Justice will award grants of up to $150,000 under
its Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) program; Deadline
December 14th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/07GREATsol.pdf
Grant Program Fosters Innovative Approaches that Employ GIS and
GPSNational Vacant Properties Campaign; Deadline December 1st
http://www.vacantproperties.org/Awards/ESRIAward.html
Federal Programs for Community Revitalization
The Northeast-Midwest Institute has create summary reports of various
federal programs available for municipalities seeking community
revitalization funding
http://www.nemw.org/news.htm
October 23, 2006
Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers
The Toyota TAPESTRY Grants for Science Teachers program recognizes
outstanding educators who are making a difference by demonstrating
excellence and creativity in science teaching; Deadline January 18, 2007
http://www.nsta.org/programs/tapestry/index.htm
NetAid Global Action Awards
NetAid Global Action Awards honor high school students in the U.S. who
have organized and led a project that has impacted people in developing
countries, or raised awareness about global poverty in their own
communities; Deadline November 30th
http://netaidregister.dreamhosters.com/gaa_index.php
Educators to Saudi Arabia Program
The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program provides 25 U.S. educators with
the opportunity to spend ten days studying and traveling in Saudi Arabia in
an effort to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of
Saudi Arabia’s culture and values, history, and global relations; Deadline
November 20th
http://www.iie.org/programs/aramco/
Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Program
This program supports information centers that will provide parents of
children with disabilities with the training and information they need to
help their children meet developmental and functional goals, and to better
understand their children’s needs
http://tinyurl.com/ymw85s
Academic Improvement and Teacher Quality Programs
This program supports efforts to develop and implement performance-
based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teacherincentive/index.html
Hitachi Foundation: Business & Communities Grants Program
The Foundation's Business & Communities Grants Program addresses
economic isolation in America by investing in business-community
partnerships that expand opportunities for people to retain and advance
in their jobs, earn living wages, and accumulate savings and assets
http://www.hitachifoundation.org/grants/index.html
PetSmart Charities
Grants are primarily awarded for local that reduce the homeless
population of animals through methods other than euthanasia
http://www.petsmart.com/charities/resources/grants.shtml
October 16, 2006
Southern Poverty Law Center: Teaching Tolerance Grants Program
The Teaching Tolerance Grants Program, administered by the Southern
Poverty Law Center, offers grants of $500-$2,500 to preK-12 classroom
teachers to develop and implement innovative anti-bias projects in
classrooms, schools, and communities
http://www.tolerance.org/teach/grants/index.jsp
October 11, 2006
Boating Safety Grant Program
The Boating Safety Grant Program is designed to fund projects that
educate the public about boating safety practices, or that inform the public
of boating safety-related events or programs; Deadline November 1st
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/Grants/apply.htm
Teens, Crime and the Community Grants
The grants will support service-learning projects that address or prevent
crime, violence, and drug abuse in their schools and communities;
Deadline November 1st
http://www.ncpc.org/programs/tcc/index.php
ESRI-Sponsored Grants
The ESRI and Stratus Technologies ArcGIS Server Demonstration Project
Grant Program is open to all disciplines preparing to develop geographic
information system (GIS) data, applications, and/or analytics to move their
organizations forward via the next generation of server-based GIS;
Deadline October 27th
http://www.esri.com/grants/esri/06043_esri_server.html
October 9, 2006
Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
Grants of up to $5,000 are made to update, extend, and diversify the book
collections of school libraries. Preference is given to elementary, middle,
or high schools in which 90% or more of the school population receives
free or reduced lunch; Deadline December 30th
http://www.laurabushfoundation.org/web2/index.htm
Hamburger Helper: myHometownHelper.com
Examples of fundable projects include the purchase of playground
equipment, community clean-ups, and training volunteer; Deadline May
31, 2007
http://www.myhometownhelper.com/
October 2, 2006
Healthy School Communities
Healthy School Communities, a program of the Association for
Supervision and Curriculum Development, is providing grants for
collaborative school and community programs that create healthy
schools; Deadline November 15th
http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.
187f5eeabf5d4a29a62c2d69e3108a0c/
The International Reading Association Presidential Award for Reading
and Technology
Recognizes K-12 educators whose innovative use of technology has
significantly improved reading education; Deadline November 15th
http://www.reading.org/association/awards/teachers_presidential.html
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants Program
Supports public-private partnerships that involve long-term protection,
restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands
habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds;
Deadline December 1st
http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/index.shtm
National Wildlife Refuge System “Preserve America” Grant Program
This program seeks to protect historic sites, integrate history into refuge
interpretive and education programs, and build partnerships with
communities and organizations interested in supporting refuge
programs; Deadline November 1st
http://www.nfwf.org/programs/nwrgp_pa.cfm
Institute of Museum and Library Services: Museums for America
Grants can be used for ongoing museum activities, research, planning
activities, purchase of equipment or services, or other activities that will
support the efforts of museums to integrate new technologies into their
overall institutional effectiveness; Deadline November 15th
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm
September 26, 2006
Healthy Schools Grants
The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
will award ten $10,000 grants for collaborative school and community
programs that create healthy schools; Deadline November 15th
http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.
187f5eeabf5d4a29a62c2d69e3108a0c/
GIS Equipment Available to First Responders
Fire departments and other emergency responders are eligible free
geographic information system software and training if they can
demonstrate in a grant application that the equipment will be used to
improve their ability and capacity to respond to a major critical incident or
improve their ability to work with other first responders
http://www.iafc.org/displayindustryarticle.cfm?articlenbr=31471
September 25, 2006
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards
The SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards
recognize the outstanding efforts of K-12 students and teachers across
the U.S. who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve
the environment; Deadline November 30th
http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/index.htm
State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant Program
State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant Program provides up
to $1,000 help youth, teachers, or school-based service-learning
coordinators to implement service-learning projects to take place on
National and Global Youth Service Day between April 20-22, 2007;
Deadline October 16th
http://www.ysa.org/awards/
The GRAMMY Signature Schools Program
The GRAMMY Signature Schools Program is currently accepting
applications. The program honors exceptional public high school music
programs with awards ranging from $1,000 to $20,000; Deadline October
22nd
http://www.grammyintheschools.com/
Organic School Garden Awards
The Rodale Institute is currently registering schools and accepting
applications for the 2006 Organic School Garden Awards; Deadline
October 31st
http://www.kidsregen.org/gardens/index.shtml
The Allstate Foundation
The Allstate Foundation invests millions of dollars annually in U.S.
programs aligned with three focus areas: Safe and vital communities,
Economic empowerment, and Tolerance, inclusion and diversity
http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundation.
html
United States Soccer Foundation
The United States Soccer Foundation's mission is to enhance, assist,
and grow the sport of soccer in the United States. The Foundation
provides support in the form of cash and credit for products and/or
services to organizations, schools, municipalities, and other groups that
offer soccer opportunities in the U.S.; Deadline November 22nd
http://www.ussoccerfoundation.org/site/c.gpLPJQOpHkE/b.865557/k.
CC35/Home.htm
September 18, 2006
Target Field Trip Grants
The Target Field Trip Grants program will award grants to K-12
educators, teachers, principals, para-professionals, or classified staff to
fund field trips for their students. Up to 800 grants of $1,000 each will be
awarded; Deadline November 1st
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-
002537
National Gardening Association: Youth Garden Grants
The National Gardening Association (NGA) supports programs across
the United States that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the
quality of life for all; Deadline November 1st
http://www.kidsgardening.com/YGG.asp
National Science Foundation: Research Experiences for Teachers
This program supports the active involvement of K-12 teachers and
community college faculty in engineering research in order to bring
knowledge of engineering and technological innovation to their
classrooms
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03554/nsf03554.pdf
Department of Agriculture: Rural Community Development Initiative
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/2006/071206rcdi.pdf
Waste Management Charitable Giving Program
The Waste Management Charitable Giving Program is committed to
making company communities safer, cleaner, and better places to live
and work
http://www.wm.com/WM/community/Giving.asp
September 13, 2006
ALERRT Active Shooter Response Class
The training features force-on-force, hands-on, fully dynamic exercises
designed to prepare patrol officers and SWAT personnel to cope with
violent assaults in schools, workplaces, commercial establishments and
other locations where local law enforcement may be unexpectedly forced
to deal with deadly rampages
http://www.alerrt.com/
SafeResponse.com Free Training
Michigan State University (Emergency Response Solutions), in
conjunction with Industrial Safety Consultants, Inc., has developed
several online Awareness Level training programs for public and private
sector emergency responders
http://www.saferesponse.com/index.htm
September 11, 2006
Youth Leaders for Literacy
Youth Leaders for Literacy is an initiative of the National Education
Association (NEA) and Youth Service America (YSA) to help youth direct
their enthusiasm and creativity into reading-related service projects;
Deadline November 24th
http://www.nea.org/readacross/volunteer/index.html
Initiative to Develop Education through Astronomy and Space Science
The objective of the IDEAS program is to enhance science, mathematics,
and/or technology education in the United States for K-14 students and
the general public by promoting partnerships between
astronomers/space scientists and educators; Deadline October 20th
http://ideas.stsci.edu/
The National Science Teachers Association
The National Science Teachers Association is currently accepting
applications for several of its teacher award programs, including the
NSTA Distinguished Fellow Award, the Distinguished Informal Science
Education Award, and the Distinguished Service to Science Education
Award; Deadline October 15th
http://www.nsta.org/awardscomp
Seeds for Education
Wild Ones’ Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program provides
support to schools, nature centers, and other nonprofit educational
organizations to establish outdoor learning centers; Deadline November
15th
http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.html
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children
with Disabilities Program
Preparation of Leadership Personnel
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-13194.pdf
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children
with Disabilities Program
Combined Priority for Personnel Preparation
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-13213.pdf
National Trails Fund grant program
The American Hiking Society is accepting applications for the National
Trails Fund grant program. Grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 will be
awarded to grassroots organizations across the U.S. that are working to
establish, protect, and maintain America’s foot trails; Deadline November
1st
http://www.americanhiking.org/alliance/fund.html
Public Welfare Foundation
The Foundation’s funding priorities include community development,
criminal justice, environment, health, human rights and global security,
reproductive and sexual health, and youth
http://www.publicwelfare.org/index.asp
September 6, 2006
2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grants program
The Notice for the 2006 Assistance to Firefighters Grants program was
published in the Federal Register on September 6, 2006, and it signals
the commencement of the processing of the 2006 award cycle
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-14759.pdf
Fire Prevention and Safety Grants
The application period for the Fiscal Year 2006 Fire Prevention and Safety
Grants will open within the forthcoming weeks. As in the past, the
application period will be open for at least 30 days
http://www.firegrants.info/news/
September 5, 2006
Do Something BRICK Awards
The Do Something BRICK Awards program honors the efforts of nine
dynamic leaders age 25 and under who use their talents to take action
that measurably strengthens their local communities in the areas of
community building, health, or the environment; Deadline October 25th
http://www.dosomething.org/awards/brick/apply/index.html
2006 Municipal Water Conservation Achievement Award
The Urban Water Program of the U.S. Conference of Mayors is accepting
applications for the 2006 Municipal Water Conservation Achievement
Award; Deadline November 1st
http://www.usmayors.org/uscm/urbanwater/
Washington Mutual Corporate Giving Program
Grants are provided in the areas of K-12 public education, financial
education, and affordable housing and community development.
Applications are accepted throughout the year
http://www.wamu.com/about/community/grantsguidelines/default.asp
Roads to Reading Initiative, Pathways Within
Provides reading and educational materials to underserved communities
across the U.S.; Deadline October 15th
http://www.pwirtr.org/default.html
National Science Foundation: Division of Physics – Education and
Interdisciplinary Research
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5610
National Science Foundation: Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics Talent Expansion Program
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06502
The PETCO Foundation
The PETCO Foundation's mission is to support and promote community
groups and efforts that help better the lives of our animal companions
http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.aspx?
PC=welfareapplication&Nav=384
August 30, 2006
Youth Leaders for Literacy
Grants Awarded for Student-Led Projects; Deadline November 24th
http://www.nea.org/readacross/volunteer/index.html
2006 Organic School Garden Awards
Encouraging Kids to Garden Organically; Deadline October 31st
http://www.kidsregen.org/gardens/index.shtml
Pay It Forward mini-grants
Grants are designed to fund one-time-only service-oriented projects
identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their
school, neighborhood, or greater community; Deadline October 15th
http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
August 28, 2006
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential
Financial and administered by the National Association of Secondary
School Principals, recognize middle and high school students for
volunteer community service; Deadline October 31st
http://tinyurl.com/7jkcc
Airborne Teacher Trust Fund
The Airborne Teacher Trust Fund, recently established by Airborne, Inc.,
provides support to elementary and middle school teachers for art and
music programs that their schools are unable to fund
http://www.airbornetrust.com/
Captain Planet Foundation
The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to support hands-on
environmental projects for youth in grades K-12 throughout the world
http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/
Faculty Humanities Workshops
This program supports professional development programs for K-12
teachers and faculty at post-secondary institutions by providing the
opportunity to engage in vigorous intellectual inquiry with visiting scholars
on significant topics in the humanities
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/facworkshops.html
Green Communities Initiative: Charrette Grants
Planning grants of up to $5,000 are currently being offered to affordable
housing developers for the purpose of coordinating green charrettes
http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/about-essentials-grants.asp
Minority Business Enterprise Center Program
This program provides funding to operate Minority Business Enterprise
Centers and to provide business consultation to eligible minority clients
http://www.mbda.gov/?
section_id=3&parent_bucket_id=8&content_id=4004
August 22, 2006
Targeted Watersheds Grant Program
The U.S. EPA is now accepting applications for the Targeted Watersheds
Grant Program; Deadline November 13th
http://www.epa.gov/twg/
America's Marketplace Recycles! Award
The International Council of Shopping Centers, in conjunction with EPA,
is now accepting applications for the America's Marketplace Recycles!
Award; Deadline September 15th
http://www.icsc.org/government/index.php
Bear Search and Rescue Foundation
Funds must be used for proactive SAR training and/or equipment
http://www.bearsearchandrescue.org/TheBearSARgrantapp.pdf
August 21, 2006
Nestlé Very Best in Youth Program
The Nestlé Very Best in Youth Program honors young people who have
excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a
better place
http://nestle-verybestinyouth.com/vbiny/home.jspa
Starbucks Foundation Supports Literacy
The Starbucks Foundation’s Giving Voice program supports youth
programs that improve literacy and encourage personal and community
action in traditionally underserved youth; Letters of inquiry due September
1st
http://www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1
Urban Grants Program
The National Education Association’s Urban Grants Program supports
the development of education reform leadership programs for teachers
and other education support professionals through every stage of
education—from pre-K to graduate school; Deadline September 30th
http://www.nea.org/ncueahome/urbangrants.html
Steppingstones of Technology Innovation
State and local educational agencies and other educational institutions
are eligible to apply for funding to support programs that improve results
for children with disabilities through the innovative use of technology and
media
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
3/080406a.html
National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grants
Awards are made to museums, public libraries, colleges and
universities, research institutions, historical societies, public television
and radio stations, state humanities councils, and other nonprofit entities
to improve the quality of their humanities activities and their financial
stability; Deadline November 1st
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/challenge.html
Conservation Project Support Grants
The Institute for Museum and Library Services is accepting applications
for support of conservation programs at museums, libraries, and
archives throughout the U.S.
http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/072106.shtm
August 15, 2006
School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office and Safe and Drug-Free
Schools is seeking applicants for Grants for School-Based Student Drug-
Testing Programs, which provides funds to local educational agencies to
support the development and implementation of drug-testing programs in
schools; Deadline September 5th
http://www.ed.gov/programs/drugtesting/index.html
Eddie Eagle Gunsafe
New funding for 2006 allows the National Rifle Association to offer free
Eddie Eagle Gunsafe® materials to law enforcement officers
http://www.nrahq.org/safety/eddie/
Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance (TA) Program
The Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance (TA)
Program provides direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions to
improve their ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or
acts of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or
explosive (CBRNE) weapons
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/ta.htm
RadioShack StreetSentz community grant program
Successful applications will offer solutions to help prevent family
violence/abuse and/or child abduction and directly impact or benefit,
through programs and/or services, a RadioShack community; Quarterly
grant award cycles.
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/cc/contributions.html
Support Volunteer Service for High-Risk and Gang-Involved Youth
Deadline October 12th
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=gsvshrgiy101206
August 14, 2006
Staples Foundation for Learning
The mission of the Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding
to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all
people, with special emphasis on disadvantaged youth; Deadline
September 15th
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/
Informal Science Education
This program seeks to develop and implement learning experiences
designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics by individuals of all
ages and backgrounds; Deadline September 14th
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06520/nsf06520.pdf
R.O.S.E. Fund Grant Program
The R.O.S.E. (Regaining One’s Self-Esteem) Fund is a national nonprofit
organization committed to recognizing, assisting, and empowering
women who have broken the cycle of domestic violence; Deadline
October 31st
http://www.rosefund.org/programs/grants.asp
Awards for Outstanding Public Librarians
The New York Times Librarian Awards recognize the outstanding work of
public librarians across the country; Deadline September 15th
http://www.nytco.com/community/librarianawards06.html
Interpreting America’s Historic Places: Planning Grants and
Consultation Grants
Grants are provided for planning of and consultation on projects that
convey the importance of historic places to the public; Deadline
September 12th
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/historicconsult.html
August 8, 2006
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education
Lowe’s Toolbox for Education grant program provides grants of up to
$5,000 for K-12 school projects that encourage parent involvement and
build stronger community spirit; Grant deadlines, October 15, 2006 and
February 15, 2007
http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
The 1772 Foundation
The Foundation provides support for restoration projects throughout the U.
S. in order to preserve our country’s architectural and cultural history for
future generations
http://www.1772foundation.org/1772/index.jsp
Youth Service America: YouthRising
Youth Service America and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are co-sponsoring the
YouthRising grant program. This program will offer grants of $2,000 for
projects that engage high-risk and/or gang-involved youth (ages 12-25) in
service to their communities; Deadline October 12, 2006
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
August 1, 2006
School-Based Student Drug-Testing Programs
The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
is seeking applicants for Grants for School-Based Student Drug-Testing
Programs, which provides funds to local educational agencies to support
the development and implementation of drug-testing programs in
schools; Deadline September 5th
http://www.ed.gov/programs/drugtesting/index.html
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Provides school in-service training grants for teachers; Deadline
November 3rd
http://www.nea.org/grants/mathtch06.html
Outstanding young scientists
Each year, Intel conducts a science talent search, a nationwide
competition honoring outstanding young scientists who have completed
original research projects; Deadline November 15th
http://www.intel.com/education/sts/index.htm
Outdoor Classroom Grant Program
Hands-On Science Ed for K-12 Students
http://www.nea.org/grants/outdrsci06.html
The Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program
Provides direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions to improve their
ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=hsptaprgrm123106
RadioShack StreetSentz Community Grant program
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/cc/contributions.html
Outdoor classrooms
Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, in partnership with
International Paper and National Geographic Explorer!, is awarding
grants to K-12 schools to create outdoor classrooms; Deadline August
15th
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?
action=pg&p=AboutLowes/outdoor/index.html
Economic Development Administration
The Economic Development Administration is soliciting applications to
undertake curriculum development and training for economic
development practitioners for the concept of regionalism; Deadline
August 30th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10459
The U.S. Bancorp Foundation
Gives to organizations that improve the educational and economic
opportunities of low- and moderate-income individuals and families and
enhance the cultural and artistic life of communities
http://www.usbank.
com/cgi_w/cfm/about/community_relations/charit_giving.cfm
Acres for America program
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation continues its partnership with
Wal-Mart in support of the Acres for America program. The program's aim
is to permanently protect and conserve important wildlife habitats
nationwide; Deadline September 1st
http://www.nfwf.org/programs/acresforamerica/
The Mary Byron Foundation
Gives awards annually to programs that demonstrate an innovative
approach to confronting the root causes of domestic violence and
developing solutions to break the cycle; Deadline September 16th
http://www.marybyronfoundation.org/work_solutions.html
Keep America Beautiful's 2006 Graffiti Hurts National Award
Recognizes programs that have used best practices and innovation to
erase the scourge of graffiti in the last twelve months; Deadline
September 15th
http://graffitihurts.org/awards/about.cfm
REAL 4-H!
The goal of REAL 4-H! is to implement youth-led grassroots outreach
programs that raise awareness of a community's environmental
responsibilities regarding water quality, recycling, and community
beautification; Deadline August 28th
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/GrantsProgram.aspx
July 24, 2006
Best Buy te@ch Program
Up to 1200 qualifying K-12 schools will be selected to receive $2,500
Best Buy te@ch gift cards. From those 1200 schools, 36 schools will be
awarded an additional Best Buy te@ch award, valued at $15,000 each;
Deadline September 30th
https://bestbuyteach.scholarshipamerica.org/
InfoSource Integrating Technology in the Classroom Grant Program
Provides eligible school districts with the InfoSource Learn It! Built It!
Share It! suite of online tools and technology training
http://www.howtomaster.com/grants/grants.asp
Charter Schools Program
The purpose of this program is to increase national understanding of the
charter school model and to expand the number of high-quality charter
schools available to students across the nation
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/E6-10396.htm
Build-A-Bear Workshop’s Bearemy’s Kennel Pals Pet Program
The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bearemy’s Kennel Pals grants support local
domestic pet programs, including animal shelters, stray pet rescue and
rehabilitation organizations, and educational pet programs throughout the
U.S.
http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants/bkp.aspx
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation General Matching Grants Program
Deadline for pre-proposals is September 1st
http://www.nfwf.org/guidelines.cfm
The Humana Foundation
Funds and nurtures projects and nonprofit organizations in communities
where the company has a meaningful presence, including Illinois;
Support is provided in three fields: domestic and international health,
education, and civic and cultural development
http://www.humanafoundation.org/
The American Library Association’s Let’s Talk About It: Jewish
Literature reading and discussion series
Selected public and academic libraries will receive $2,500 grants to
support program expenses. Applications for the first round of grants are
due December 1, 2006
http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?
Section=News&template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.
cfm&ContentID=130278
July 20, 2006
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (provides school in-service
training grants for teachers of grades K-5 and teachers of grades 6-8.
The financial assistance goes to schools for in-service education in
mathematics
http://www.nea.org/grants/mathtch06.html
Intel Science Talent Institute
Seniors Vie for Research Awards & 4-Year Scholarship
http://www.nea.org/grants/intelsci06.html
Outdoor Classroom Grant Program
Hands-On Science Ed for K-12 Students
http://www.nea.org/grants/outdrsci06.html
Estuary habitat restoration projects
On behalf of the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council, the Army Corps of
Engineers is soliciting proposals for estuary habitat restoration projects;
Deadline August 14th
http://www.lgean.org/documents/estuary.pdf
July 17, 2006
Toshiba America Foundation
Grants are made for programs and activities that improve teaching and
learning in science and mathematics in grades K-12
http://www.toshiba.com/tafstage/jsp/home/default.jsp
NetAid Global Action Awards
The NetAid Global Action Awards recognize U.S. high school students
who have organized and led projects that address global poverty
http://netaidregister.dreamhosters.com/gaa_index.php
Ezra Jack Keats Minigrants
The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation awards minigrants of up to $350 to
public libraries and public school libraries to support programming that
encourages literacy as well as creativity in children
http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrants.htm
Community-based Job Training Grants
This program supports workforce training for high-growth/high-demand
industries through the national system of community and technical
colleges
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga/DOL-SGA-DFA-PY-05-11.pdf
Verizon Foundation
The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on literacy programs and
domestic violence prevention. The Foundation also supports initiatives
that promote access to wireline, wireless, and broadband technologies in
order to address the issues of literacy and domestic violence. Proposals
are reviewed from January 1st through November 30th, annually
http://foundation.verizon.com/
Angel Soft Angels in Action Awards Program
The Angel Soft Angels in Action Program recognizes children ages 8 to 18
who have executed exemplary acts of service to benefit their community, a
charity, or cause
http://www.angelsoft.com/angelsinaction/awardsprogram2006.asp
July 13, 2006
Buffer Zone Protection Program
The FY06 BZPP is a targeted infrastructure protection program that
provides funds to build capabilities at the State and local levels through
allowable planning activities and equipment acquisition; Deadline August
4th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/FY06_BZPP_FINAL.PDF
FY 2006 Infrastructure Protection Program: Port Security
The FY 2006 PSGP will place a strong emphasis on prevention and
detection against improvised explosive devices; Deadline August 4th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/FY06_TSP_070306_FINAL.PDF
Service Dog Grant Programs
Funding will be allocated nationwide to promote and financially support
service-oriented canine activities, which can include service dogs; therapy
dogs; animal-assisted therapy; search and rescue dogs; police, fire,
military dogs; and other innovative canine service programs; Deadline
August 1st
http://www.planetdogfoundation.org/GRANT_APPLICATION_GUIDELINES.
July 12, 2006
DHS Announces Close to $400 Million in Grants Available to Secure the
Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that nearly
$400 million in Fiscal Year 2006 grants will be made available. The
funding will be dispersed through the DHS Office of Grants and Training’s
Infrastructure Protection Program
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?content=5724&mgtinsite=1
July 10, 2006
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA American Masterpieces: Choral Music Grant; Deadline September
21st
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10196
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA American Masterpieces: Musical Theater Grant; Deadline August
28th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10213
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA American Masterpieces: Visual Arts Touring Grant; Deadline
September 21st
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=10214
Kids in Need Teacher Grants
Kids in Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to help
them provide exceptional and effective learning opportunities for their
students. The purpose of the program is to provide grants for classroom
teachers who have innovative, meritorious ideas but lack the budget to
bring them to life
http://www.shopa.org/shopa_foundation/teacher_programs.php
National Civic Star Award
The American Association of School Administrators, in partnership with
Sodexho School Services, is accepting applications for the fifth annual
National Civic Star Award; Deadline August 11th
http://www.aasa.org/awards/content.cfm?ItemNumber=892
The Home Depot Foundation
The Home Depot Foundation’s Affordable Housing Built Responsibly
Program gives preference to proposals that result in the production,
preservation, or financing of environmentally friendly housing units for
low- to moderate-income families; Deadline September 15th
http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/support.html
Rural Initiative for New American Farmers Partnerships Program
This program seeks to deliver risk management training and information
to refugees and low income individuals who produce, or who are
undertaking to establish a business producing, priority commodities
http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/agreements/
Innovations in American Government Program
The Innovations in American Government Program, administered by the
Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation, identifies and
celebrates outstanding examples of creative problem-solving in the
public sector; Deadline September 12th
http://www.innovationsaward.harvard.edu/Introduction.cfm
Cable Positive: Tony Cox Community Fund
Cable Positive’s Tony Cox Community Fund is a national grant program
that is dedicated to providing grants to nonprofit organizations to partner
with their local cable systems in the aim of HIV/AIDS awareness,
education, and prevention; Deadline September 15th
http://www.cablepositive.org/programs-tonycox.html
July 3, 2006
Educational Technology Grants
SMARTer Kids Foundation is accepting applications for SMARTer Kids
Grants for eInstruction Products; Deadline September 30th
http://www.smarterkids.org/k12/eInstruction/index.asp
Toyota International Teacher Program
The Toyota International Teacher Program, a partnership between Toyota
and the Institute of International Education, is a study abroad program
that offers U.S. secondary school educators the opportunity to travel to
Japan, the Galapagos Islands, and Costa Rica; Deadline October 9th
http://www.iie.org/Template.cfm?
&Template=/programs/toyota/costarica/costarica_main.html
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s National Grant Program
The goal of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s National
Grant Program is to develop and expand family literacy efforts nationwide;
Deadline September 8th
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
Youth Venture/Youth Service America Program
The Youth Venture/Youth Service America (YSA) Program is providing up
to $1,000 in start-up funds for young people to create sustainable
projects for National and Global Youth Service Day 2007, April 20-22;
Deadline July 24th
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?
tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76
Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation: Evaluation Grants
The Ruddie Memorial Youth Foundation aims to identify and disseminate
innovative and effective programs for helping underprivileged youth reach
their full potential; Deadline August 1st
http://www.rmyf.org/
Patagonia Environmental Grant Program
The Patagonia Environmental Grant Program supports the environmental
work of small, grassroots activist organizations with direct-action
agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect
our environment; Applications are accepted during the months of April
and August of each year
http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2927
June 27, 2006
Funding for Youth Service Projects
Youths who create sustainable community service projects for National
Youth Service Day 2007 (April 20-22) can apply for one of 30 $1,000 start-
up grants; Deadline July 24th
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
June 26, 2006
2006 Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor
Pollutants Fund Solicitation
Deadline August 9th
http://tinyurl.com/on46o
Caring Across Communities
Addresses the mental health needs of underserved children and youth by
supporting school-connected mental health services for students who
require them; Deadline July 28 for brief proposals
http://www.healthinschools.org/cac.asp
State Personnel Development Grants
Assist state educational agencies in reforming and improving their
systems for personnel preparation and professional development in
order to improve results for children with disabilities; Deadline July 24th
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-5273.pdf
The Avon Foundation’s Grants Program for Local and Regional
Domestic Violence Organizations
Supports community-based organizations that provide direct services to
domestic violence victims; Deadline August 1st
http://www.avoncompany.com/women/avonfoundation/gapeop.html
Access to Artistic Excellence, a grant program of the National
Endowment for the Arts
Encourages artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and
makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the
country; Deadline August 14
http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP07/Locals.html
Pollution Prevention Information Network Grants
Seeks to make information about pollution prevention available to
businesses and communities; Deadline July 28th
http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/p2home/grants/ppin/ppin06.htm
June 21, 2006
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Neighborhood Excellence Initiative; Deadline June 30th
http://tinyurl.com/nwo3v
2007 Disney Teacher Awards
Nominate an Innovative Teacher; Nominations will be accepted August
15-October 15
http://disney.go.com/disneyhand/learning/teacherawards/
YSA Youth Venture Program
Get up to $1,000 in start-up funds for sustainable National & Global Youth
Service Day projects by joining the YSA Youth Venture Program; Deadline
July 24
http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?
tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76
Community Service Projects: Climate Change
Grants for young people, ages 15-25, to create community service
projects that address climate change; Deadline September 1st
http://www.ysa.org/awards/
June 19, 2006
National Endowment for the Arts: The Big Read
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts
designed to revitalize the role of literature in American popular culture and
bring the transformative power of literature into the lives of its citizens; The
deadline for these applications is September 12th
http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php
Youth Service America: Red White and Green Climate Change Grant
Program
The Red, White & Green Climate Change Grant Program, administered
by Youth Service America, provides support for service-learning projects
about climate change intended to engage community members and
candidates for the 2006 election; Deadline September 1st
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program
This program is designed to effect long-range improvement in science
and engineering education at predominantly minority institutions and to
increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly
minority women, into scientific and technological careers; Deadline July
24th
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-8751.pdf
Bikes Belong Coalition Grants Program
The mission of the Bikes Belong Coalition, sponsored by the American
bicycle industry, is to put more people on bicycles more often. Grants are
provided in the following categories: facility, advocacy, and education.
Requests are reviewed quarterly; the remaining deadlines for 2006 are
August 28, and November 27. Visit the website above for application
information
http://bikesbelong.org/
June 13, 2006
FY 2007 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program Guide and
Application Kit
A notice of intent is due June 29; the full application deadline is Jan. 31,
2007
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/ws/2007guideln.html
AT&T Foundation Launches 2006 AT&T Excelerator Grant Program
Deadline July 5th
http://www.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745
June 12, 2006
Competitive Training Grants Program
Funding supports national preparedness training initiatives that further
the DHS mission of preparing the nation to prevent, protect against,
respond to, and recover from incidents of terrorism or catastrophic event;
Deadline June 30th
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/FY2006_CTGP_Solicitation.pdf
Rural Access to Emergency Devices Grant
The program provides funding to rural communities to purchase
automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and provide training in their use
and maintenance; Deadline June 26th
http://tinyurl.com/qftm2
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER)
The purpose of the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) grants is to help fire departments increase their cadre of
firefighters. The program's goal is to enhance the local fire departments'
ability to attain and maintain 24-hour staffing, thus assuring their
communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Tobacco Policy Change
provides resources and technical assistance for local, regional, and
nationally-based organizations and tribal groups interested in
implementing effective tobacco prevention and cessation policy initiatives;
Deadline August 1st
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19587
BALANCE BAR Community Grants
Support is provided to organizations such as road runners clubs, trails
conferences, parks and recreation departments, athletics programs and
leagues, youth organizations, etc.; Deadline August 30th
http://www.balance.com/grants/GrantTemplate.aspx?
type=2&entryid=2&m=modules/rules
The CarMax Foundation
Grant requests for this program should either address and improve auto
safety for families and children, or build a competitive workforce through
automotive technical training; Applications are accepted throughout the
year
http://www.carmaxcares.com/
Fannie Mae’s Maxwell Awards
The Maxwell Awards will recognize up to four nonprofit organizations for
outstanding affordable housing development and reclamation of vacant
properties; Deadline June 30th
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/grants/maxwell_awards.shtml
National Center for Family Literacy: Toyota Family Literacy Program
The National Center for Family Literacy is seeking five school districts in
communities with high or fast-growing Hispanic and other immigrant
populations to implement the Toyota Family Literacy Program; Capability
survey due June 30
http://www.famlit.org/ProgramsandInitiatives/TFLP-Capability-Survey-
2006.cfm
4-H Council Offers Mini-Grants for After-School Programs
The National 4-H Council, with support from the JCPenney Afterschool
Fund, is offering mini-grants to county-based 4-H programs to increase
access to after-school programs. 4-H’s goal is to create 750 slots for
youth K-12 (both previously un-enrolled youth and youth at-risk for
dropping out due to lack of funding) to attend after-school programs;
Deadline June 30th
http://www.fourhcouncil.edu/AfterschoolProgram.aspx
Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems Program
The Department of Education offers this grant program to provide funds to
increase student access to high-quality mental health care by developing
innovative approaches that link school systems with the local mental
health system; Deadline July 10th
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.
gpo.gov/2006/pdf/06-4936.pdf
June 7, 2006
2006 ESRI and Trimble Mobile Government Grant Program
Ten State or Local Governments to Receive Software, Hardware, and
Training to Develop Mobile Public Domain Applications Related to
Disciplines Serving Coastal Communities
http://www.esri.com/grants/esri/trimble_coast_032306.html
Short Film Contest Honors Neighborhoods
The short film contest is open to K-12 students and adults. There is no
entry fee for the Youth category and the grand prize is $2,000
http://www.neighborhoodday.org/film.asp
June 5, 2006
Dollar General Back-to-School Grant Program
Supports K-12 schools in the communities where company stores are
located; Applications accepted between May 1 and August 11, 2006
http://www.dollargeneral.com/community/communityinvestments.aspx
Disney Minnie Grants for 2006
Youth Service America announced a second round of Disney Minnie
Grants for 2006. Grants of up to $500 will support youth-led service
projects that take place between September 1 and 30, 2006. Applications
are due June 21, 2006
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
Funding to rural communities to purchase automated external
defibrillators
The Health Resources and Services Administration will provide funding to
rural communities to purchase automated external defibrillators and
provide training in their use and maintenance
http://tinyurl.com/kv3z6
Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program
The Administration for Children and Families provides funding to build
organizational capacity for organizations with a record of addressing
youth violence, fostering supportive relationships with youth, and
encouraging positive youth development
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-IC-0141.htm
CHS Foundation
The CHS Foundation provides grants in the following six program areas:
Rural Youth Leadership Development, Returning Value to Rural
Communities, Cooperative Education, Farm and Agricultural Safety,
Emergency Assistance/Disaster Relief, and Agricultural and Cooperative
Scholarships
http://www.chsfoundation.org/
June 2, 2006
Convicted Offender DNA Backlog Reduction Funds Available
Funding offered for the Convicted Offender DNA Backlog Reduction
Program will focus on reducing convicted offender DNA sample backlogs
through in-house analysis and data review. Only states with existing
accredited crime laboratories that conduct in-house DNA analysis of
convicted offender DNA samples should apply; Deadline July 7th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000751.pdf
Forensic DNA Capacity Enhancement Program Funds Offered
Forensic DNA Capacity Enhancement Program, offers funds to improve
the infrastructure and analytic capacity of crime laboratories so that DNA
samples can be processed more efficiently and cost effectively.
Applicants must be state and local units of government with existing
crime laboratories; Deadline July 10th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000750.pdf
Funding To Reduce DNA Backlog Available
NIJ’s Forensic Casework DNA Backlog Reduction Program offers funding
to analyze backlogged forensic DNA casework samples from forcible
rape and murder/nonnegligent manslaughter crimes. Only applications
from local governments with existing crime laboratories conducting DNA
analysis through government-owned accredited laboratories or through
accredited fee-for-service vendors will be accepted; Deadline July 10th
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000752.pdf
June 1, 2006
Awards for Canine Excellence
Awards are given in five categories: law enforcement, search and rescue,
therapy, service and exemplary companion dog; Deadline June 15th
http://www.icjia.state.il.us/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=canine061506
Wal-Mart Community Grant Program
These grants are available to helps communities where the corporation
does business. Applications are made directly to local stores, whose
staff decide which programs to fund based on their knowledge of
community needs, and store managers act a de facto program officers.
http://www.walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?
catg=435
Communities Empowering Youth Demonstration Program
The Office of Community Services of the Administration for Children and
Families is accepting applications for its Communities Empowering
Youth Demonstration Program. The program is part of the Department of
Health and Human Services' Compassion Capital Fund (CCF); Deadline
June 10th
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-IC-0141.htm
Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Targeted Capacity Building Program
Faith-based and community organizations are invited to apply for
Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Targeted Capacity Building Program
grants, administered by the Administration for Children and Families'
Office of Community Services; Deadline June 30
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-OCS-IJ-0036.html
Cigna Foundation Health Grants
The Cigna Foundation is soliciting applications from nonprofit
organizations for programs in a variety of areas, including community and
civic affairs, education, health and human services, and culture and the
arts. Projects involving women's health and domestic violence will be
given priority
http://www.cigna.com/general/about/community/grant_information.html
OJJDP Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Program
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP),
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Field-
Initiated Research and Evaluation Program furthers the department's
mission by supporting original, rigorous, scientific research and
evaluation studies to inform the disciplines of juvenile justice and
delinquency prevention and child maltreatment prevention and
intervention; Deadline June 19th
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/2006fire.pdf
May 30, 2006
FY 2007 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program
The Office of Justice Programs' Community Capacity Development Office
has released its FY 2007 Weed and Seed Communities Competitive
Program Guide and Application Kit. The application deadline is January
31, 2007, while the Notice of Intent must be postmarked by June 29, 2006
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ccdo/ws/2007guideln.html
SAFER Grant Application Period Begins May 30
Beginning Tuesday, May 30, at 8 a.m. EDT, the Office of State and Local
Government Coordination and Preparedness in the Department of
Homeland Security will begin accepting applications for SAFER grants.
The deadline for receipt of the SAFER grant applications will be 5 p.m.
EDT on June 30, 2006
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/safer/
School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity
This program encourages the formation of partnerships between
academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and
implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies designed to
reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=3101
Nasdaq Stock Market Educational Foundation
The mission is to promote learning about capital formation, financial
markets, and entrepreneurship through innovative educational programs;
Deadline for letters of inquiry is August 1st
http://www.nasdaq.com/services/education_initiatives.stm
The Louis R. Cappelli Foundation
The Foundation will consider funding such projects that focus on
education, health and fitness, or art education; Deadline June 30th
http://www.cappelli-inc.com/application.shtml
Mentoring Children of Prisoners
This program is designed to be a community-based mentoring program
in which children and youth, ages four to eighteen, are appropriately
matched with an adult mentor
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-ACYF-CV-0029.html
Microsoft Unlimited Potential
Grants provide Community-Based Technology and Learning Center
organizations with funding to support technology training programs;
Funding decisions made in March and October of each year
http://www.microsoft.com/citizenship/giving/programs/up/grants.asp
May 25, 2006
Funding Available for Source Reduction, Pollution Prevention, and
Resource Conservation Activities
Seven of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) Regional
Pollution Prevention (P2) Programs (Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10) are
now accepting applications for funding for projects that support source
reduction/pollution prevention and/or resource conservation activities
through this request for proposals.
https://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1063
EPA's Energy Star Program
EPA's Energy Star Program has new tools and tips for homeowners,
businesses, and local governments on how to stay cool this summer
while keeping money in their pockets and protecting the environment. In
2005, Americans saved $12 billion in energy costs with help from Energy
Star
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=leaders.bus_challenge
May 22, 2006
Target Community Grants
These grants are available to helps communities where the corporation
does business; Deadline May 31st
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-
001811
The Emergency Response and Crisis Management grant competition
Supports efforts by LEAs to improve and strengthen their school
emergency response and crisis management plans; Deadline June 22nd
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/051106a.html
The Dana Foundation’s grantmaking
Focuses on arts education, particularly the training of professional artists
who teach performing arts in public schools as well as in-school arts
specialists; Deadline June 15th
http://www.dana.org/grants/artseducation/rural/
The Rohm and Haas Company
Grantmaking categories include: Education, Environment, Civic and
Community, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture.
Applications are accepted throughout the year
http://www.rohmhaas.com/community/giving/giving.html
Homeownership Grant Program
The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation offers support to nonprofit housing
organizations in communities nationwide where Wells Fargo provides
services; Deadline August 1st
https://www.wellsfargo.com/wf/about/wfhf_oview
The Youth Empowerment Program
The program is designed to address unhealthy behaviors in at-risk
minority youth, and provide them opportunities to learn more positive life
styles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices; Deadline
June 15th
https://egrants.osophs.dhhs.gov/egrants/servlet/document.
DownloadOriginalPublicServlet?document_id=25406
The Wal-Mart Foundation
Emphasis is on supporting local community programs that improve the
quality of life in Wal-Mart communities
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/wmstore/goodworks/scripts/index.jsp
The United States Golf Association
The Association awards grants through its "For the Good of the Game"
Grants Program in an effort to make golf more affordable and accessible;
Deadline July 7th
http://www.usga.org/aboutus/foundation/grants/grants.html
May 18, 2006
2006 AT&T Excelerator competitive technology grants program
The AT&T Foundation announced the launch of the 2006 AT&T
Excelerator competitive technology grants program, which will provide
$6.1M to regional and local nonprofit organizations for projects that use
technology to build stronger communities
http://www.sbc.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?
pid=7736&DCMP=att_foundation
May 16, 2006
The National Institute of Justice Offers Forensic Evidence Funding
NIJ is accepting applications for Social Science Research on the Role
and Impact of Forensic Evidence on the Criminal Justice Process. The
research focus should be on how and when forensic evidence is used
and what role it plays in contributing to criminal investigations; Deadline
June 20, 2006
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000748.pdf
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Research and
Evaluation Program Seeks Applicants
OJJDP's Field-Initiated Research and Evaluation Program supports
original, rigorous, scientific research and evaluation studies to inform the
disciplines of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention and child
maltreatment prevention and intervention. Eligible applicants are public
agencies and private organizations; Deadline June 19, 2006
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/2006fire.pdf
May 15, 2006
RGK Foundation
The RGK Foundation's primary interests in the education category include
programs that focus on K-12 education, integrating technology into
curriculum, teacher development, and higher education; Letters of inquiry
submitted at any time
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/
Enhanced Assessment Grants
The purpose of this program is to enhance the quality of assessment
instruments and systems used by States for measuring the achievement
of all students; Deadline June 15th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/050106d.html
James A. Johnson Community Fellowship
Awards up to $90,000 each to six urban and rural community
development professionals to pursue opportunities to increase their
skills and knowledge; Nominations due May 31st
http://www.fanniemaefoundation.org/grants/johnson.shtml
Community Awareness and Outreach Campaign Projects for the
Prevention of Family Violence
The goal of this program is to provide for the distribution of credible and
persuasive information by community organizations to help break the
cycle of family violence; Deadline June 11th
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-ACYF-EV-0126.html
May 10, 2006
Cintas Reviver Provider Police Grant Program
The goal of the program is to put lifesaving automated external
defibrillators (AEDs) into the hands of first responders; Deadline August
1st
http://www.reviverprovider.org/police_grants.html
Internet Assistance for Rural Law Enforcement Agencies
http://www.ncrle.net/
Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program
Deadline June 2nd
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/06MIOsol.pdf
The Survey of Law Enforcement Gang Units
Solicitation is seeking applicants to conduct a BJS survey about the
operations, workload, policies, and procedures of gang units in large law
enforcement agencies (those having 100 or more officers); Deadline May
29th
http://www.ojp.gov/bjs/pub/pdf/slegu06sol.pdf
VA's Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
Offered annually (as funding permits) for Homeless Veterans Programs
to fund community agencies providing services to homeless veterans;
Deadline June 14th
http://www1.va.gov/homeless/page.cfm?pg=3
May 8, 2006
Weed and Seed
The Weed and Seed strategy aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent
crime, drug abuse, and gang activity; Deadline Jan 31, 2007
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9299
Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Program
Deadline June 12th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9318
Samsung’s Hope for Education contest
The contest is a philanthropy program designed to better educate U.S.
elementary, middle, and high schools; Deadline June 30th
http://www.hopeforeducation.com/
The Office Depot Community Relations Program
The mission is to support local nonprofit organizations in company
communities that directly impact the health, education, and welfare of
children; Applications accepted throughout the year
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp
The Earthwatch Institute
The Institute is accepting applications for its Education Fellowship
program from K-12 educators and administrators
http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=dsJSK6PFJnH&b=393837
Olympus and Tool Factory continue their partnership in support of
classroom technology
Deadline June 2nd
http://www.toolfactory.com/olympus_contest/olympus_teacher.htm
The Teacher Incentive Fund
Supports programs that develop and implement performance-based
teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools;
Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply is June 15th
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/050106e.html
Smaller Learning Communities program
Promotes academic achievement through the creation or expansion of
small, safe, and successful learning environments in large public high
schools
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
2/042606d.html
The RadioShack StreetSentz Community Grant Program
The program is dedicated to helping families protect their children from
abduction, violence, and abuse; The remaining deadlines for 2006 are
June 15, September 15, and December 15
http://www.streetsentz.com/
The Presbyterian Hunger Program
Supports efforts in the following five program areas: Direct Food Relief,
Development Assistance, Public Policy Advocacy; The application
deadlines for U.S. programs are July 15 and December 15, annually
http://www.pcusa.org/hunger/grants.htm
Gardener’s Supply Company
Awards recognize individuals who use gardening to address hunger,
community development, urban renewal, beautification, and education;
Deadline June 1st
http://www.gardeners.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-Gardeners-
Site/default/Link-Page?id=5549
May 1, 2006
2006 National Council for the Social Studies Award Guidelines and
Criteria
K-12 educator (or team of educators) whose inclusion of diverse, cross-
cultural, global perspectives and concerns in social studies education
has challenged and deepened students’ global understanding; Deadline
May 15th
http://www.socialstudies.org/awards/curriculum/global/
Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation
Graphic arts teachers, students, and institutions are invited to apply for
the Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation’s (GAERF) grant
program; Deadline May 30th
http://www.gaerf.org/grants/grant.html
National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Grant
Deadline June 12th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9257
Summer School in the Arts
The NEA is accepting applications for Summer School in the Arts, a grant
program that supports challenging summer arts education for children
ages 5 to 18; Deadline May 22nd
http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/SummerSchools.html
A Brighter Future for Children and Youth
Funds programs for children 5 to 18 years of age in the areas of
peacemaking, anti-abuse, and nonviolence; Deadline July 1st
http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/BFCY/index_eng.cfm
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation
Seeks to reinvigorate churches, families, schools, and neighborhoods,
and encourage decentralization of power and accountability away from
bureaucratic, national institutions
http://www.bradleyfdn.org/
The Mutual Service Cooperative Fund
Awards grants for projects that enhance the quality of life for seniors living
in rural America; Deadline July 28th
http://www.cdf.coop/msc_fund/index.htm
April 27, 2006
$1,000 "Bee" the Change Grant (Education)
Deadline June 9th
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm#nowavailable
Got Breakfast?
Essay Contest Promotes Breakfast in Schools; Deadline May 31st
http://www.gotbreakfast.org/
Classroom Makeover Worth $25,000
Your Student's Essay Could Win; Deadline June 1st
http://www.expomarkers.com/
April 24, 2006
The Consumer Aerosol Products Council is holding its fourth annual
Science Class Challenge
The contest, open to teachers grades 4-9, will award $5,000 for the most
creative approach to teaching material about the ozone layer, CFCs, and
the environment; Deadline May 8th
http://nocfcs.org/scc/home.htm
Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation
The Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation supports music education and its
many benefits through the donation of new and refurbished musical
instruments to underserved schools and community music programs
nationwide
http://www.mhopus.org/about_us.htm
Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation
Accepts unsolicited requests for funding for its Early Childhood Care and
Education program throughout the year
http://www.forallkids.org/html/guidelines.cfm
Distance Learning & Telemedicine
Grants are specifically designed to meet the educational and health care
needs of rural America through the use of advanced telecommunications
technologies; Deadline June 12th
http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/dlt/dlt.htm
Section 525 Technical and Supervisory Assistance
Grants provides funding to conduct programs of technical and
supervisory assistance for low-income rural residents to obtain and/or
maintain occupancy of adequate housing
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/2006/041706tsagrants.pdf
The National Center for Rural Law Enforcement
Provides Internet access and email at no cost to rural law enforcement
agencies and tribal criminal justice agencies by use of a toll-free dialup
service; Applications accepted throughout the year
http://64.219.0.21/BJA%20Internet%20index.htm
Maddie's Fund
Works to build a no-kill nation where all healthy and treatable shelter
dogs and cats find loving new homes; Applications are accepted
throughout the year
http://www.maddiesfund.org/
The Norcross Wildlife Foundation
Provides support to nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. for their
wildlife and wildland conservation efforts; Applications are accepted
throughout the year and reviewed quarterly
http://www.norcrossws.org/
The Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards
Program distributes grants to community-based organizations judged
outstanding for their innovative, creative approaches to fighting hunger
and poverty in the U.S.; Deadline June 15th
http://www.worldhungeryear.org/comm_conn/hcsra.asp
The Senior Community Service Employment Program
Supports projects that promote part-time work-based training
opportunities in local communities for unemployed, low-income
individuals who are age 55 and over; Deadline May 2nd
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
April 20, 2006
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program
Program has been designed to provide timely assistance to jurisdictions
to address victim needs in the aftermath of an act of terrorism or mass
violence
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/fund/pdftxt/antiterrorapplication.pdf
ATF Canines
State or local law enforcement agencies are eligible
http://www.atf.gov/about/programs/canine.htm
Helping Outreach Programs to Expand Grant Program
Program provides 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
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=outreachexpand123106
ILook Investigator© Forensic Software
The software is a comprehensive suite of computer forensics tools used
to acquire and analyze digital media; Deadline ongoing
http://www.ilook-forensics.org/
April 18, 2006
Youth Outreach for Victim Assistance Program
The National Crime Prevention Council and the National Center for
Victims of Crime will select 20 new sites to receive up to $3,000 to
implement a youth-led public awareness campaign under the Youth
Outreach for Victim Assistance Program, which is funded by the Office of
Justice Programs' Office for Victims of Crime. Deadline May 15th
http://www.ncpc.org/programs/yova/grant_opportunity.php
Funding Available to Support Collaborative Process in Environmental
Decision Making
The Laura Jane Musser Fund will support projects by public or not-for-
profit entities that undertake consensus-based activities in environmental
stewardship or dispute resolution in rural areas. Deadline September 5th
http://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1047
Funding Available for Regional Environmental Monitoring and
Assessment
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals
for its regional environmental monitoring and assessment program
(REMAP) in regions 3, 4, 6, and 7. Deadline June 13th
http://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1041
Funding Available for School Bus Retrofitting in Midwest
EPA is accepting proposals for retrofit and/or replacement projects that
reduce pollution from school buses within Region 5 (states of Illinois,
Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin), through the use of
EPA verified or certified and/or California Air Resources Board verified
pollution reduction technologies. Deadline June 16th
http://www.lgean.org/html/whatsnew.cfm?id=1048
FM Global Arson Fund
The FM Global Arson Fund supports fire departments and other public
agencies throughout the world involved with the fight against arson by
providing seed money to assist in the development of arson prevention
and control programs
http://www.fmglobal.com/about/facts/arson_grant_program.asp
The Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Foundation encourages new solutions to countless
problems that impede educational systems today, and it supports
existing programs that work
http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation.html
Region 5 Clean School Bus USA
Deadline June 16th
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9046
U.S. Department of Education
Technology and media services for individuals with disabilities; access to
emerging technologies
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=9010
Target Corporation Store Grants
The Target Corporation Store Grants focus on the following three areas:
arts, family violence prevention, and early childhood reading. Applications
will be accepted until May 31st
http://sites.target.com/site/en/corporate/page.jsp?contentId=PRD03-
001818
The Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
The program focuses on improving the quality and timeliness of forensic
science and medical examiner services and eliminating backlogs in the
analysis of forensic evidence; Deadline May 16, 2006
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000745.pdf
April 10, 2006
Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program
The Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program supports teachers in
underprivileged elementary and secondary public schools throughout the
U.S.; Deadline June 15th
http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikebiz.jhtml?page=26&item=jordan
Migrant Education Even Start Family Literacy Program
Migrant Education Even Start Family Literacy Program grants are intended
to help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy of migratory agricultural
families; Deadline May 1sth
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-
1/032806a.html
One-Stop delivery system
The Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
announces the availability of $4M to award grants to eligible “grassroots”
organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop delivery
system
http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm
Baseball Tomorrow Fund grants
Baseball Tomorrow Fund grants may be used to finance a new program,
expand an existing program, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary
for youth baseball or softball programs; Letters of inquiry accepted
throughout the year
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp?
content=about
Federal Funding for Summer Meals Programs Available to Cities
http://www.nlc.
org/Newsroom/Nation_s_Cities_Weekly/Weekly_NCW/2006/04/10/9363.
cfm
911 Cell Phone Bank
All Triads, sheriff's offices, and law enforcement agencies are eligible
http://www.911cellphonebank.com/
Prevention of Methamphetamine Abuse; Deadline May 16th
http://www.icjia.org/public/index.cfm?
metasection=Grants&metapage=methabuse051606
Public Entity Risk Institute
The Public Entity Risk Institute awards funding to organizations for
creative programs that help those constituents improve their risk
management
http://www.riskinstitute.org/test.php?pid=page&tid=23
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