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AAA FOUNDATION

The Foundation sponsors research and education leading to real-world improvements in traffic safety. Topics of interest include teen driver safety; aging and mobility; child passenger safety; impaired driving; truck safety; and distracted driving. [More...]

ALL WITHIN MY HANDS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the rock group Metallica and its management. Founded in 2017, the Foundation is dedicated to creating sustainable communities by supporting workforce education, the fight against hunger, and other critical local services. [More...]

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

The Association invites libraries of all types to apply for the $5,000 Scholastic Library Publishing National Library Week Grant. The grant will be awarded to a library who develops the best public awareness campaign incorporating the 2007 National Library Week theme, “Come together @ your library.” All proposals must utilize the theme on any and all promotional and publicity material supporting National Library Week activities. [More...]

BROTHERS HELPING BROTHERS

The Organization helps small and rural fire departments throughout the United States with equipment needs by donating vital life-saving tools. Equipment grants are provided to fire departments and EMS organizations operating in any of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. [More...]

BRUNER FOUNDATION

Through its Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence, the Foundation focuses on improving urban areas. The Award acknowledges those areas that have been developed with vision and imagination and have transformed urban problems into creative solutions. [More...]

CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION

Named after the engineer, entrepreneur, and public servant whose wire wheels and axles contributed to the success of General Motors, the Foundation is dedicated to promoting a just, equitable, and sustainable society. Grants are awarded in the following areas: Civil Society, Education, Environment, and Flint, Mich. [More...]

CIVIC VENTURES

The Organization’s Purpose Prize honors older social innovators who are working to address society’s biggest challenges. Funded by grants from the Atlantic Philanthropies and The John Templeton Foundation, the Prize is awarded to those individuals age 60 and older who are improving society. [More...]

COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL SEED GRANT PROGRAM

The Organization seeks to help people to shape the future of their communities by actively seeking the collective wisdom of all residents, improving local decision making, creating a shared sense of belonging, and ultimately strengthening the social, cultural, and economic vibrancy of each place. The Program is a resident-driven process that engages the entire population of a town in identifying what they love most about their community, what future they want for it, and how to achieve it. [More...]

COORS LIGHT

The Company’s Lideres Program rewards, honors, and highlights up-and-coming Latino leaders for their achievements, vision, and commitment to their communities. The Program honors 12 outstanding Hispanic individuals for their vision, commitment to service, and ability to inspire their communities within various sectors including business, education, and the media. [More...]

ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS

The Organization brings together nationwide know-how, partners, policy leadership and investment to multiply the impact of local affordable housing development. It works to deliver the capital, develop the programs, and advocate for the policies needed to create and preserve well-designed homes that people can afford in inclusive and connected communities. [More...]

FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION

The philanthropic arm of the fast food restaurant Company works to impact the lifesaving capabilities and lives of local heroes and their communities. The Foundation's First Responder grants Program supports efforts to provide lifesaving equipment and prevention education tools to first-responders and public-safety organizations. [More...]

FM GLOBAL

The Company provides comprehensive global commercial and industrial property insurance, engineering-driven underwriting and risk management solutions, groundbreaking property loss prevention research, and prompt, professional claims handling. The Company’s Fire Prevention grant program supports organizations willing to work to combat fire. [More...]

FM GLOBAL FIRE PREVENTION

The Company, a commercial property insurance business that believes that the majority of fires can be prevented, earmarks funds for its Global Fire Prevention grant program. The Program supports a wide array of fire prevention, preparedness, and control efforts throughout the United States and internationally. [More...]

FOUNDATION BEYOND BELIEF

The Foundation was founded to demonstrate humanism at its best by supporting efforts to improve this world and this life, and to challenge humanists to embody the highest principles of humanism, including mutual care and responsibility. Through its Compassionate Impact grant program, the Foundation will support the capacity of organizations working to develop or broaden potentially transformative, evidence-informed, social innovations that solve critical community problems. [More...]

GOLDMAN SACHS GIVES

Established in 2007, the Program is a donor-advised fund from which current and former Goldman Sachs partners can recommend grants to qualified nonprofits. The Program is an important part of the firm’s tradition of individual philanthropy, growing out of employees’ involvement in nonprofit organizations. [More...]

HAMBURGER HELPER

The General Mills Company’s food brand, Hamburger Helper, is looking to lend a “helping hand” to neighborhoods across the United States with its “My Hometown Helper” grant program. The Program encourages individuals from communities and organizations to complete an essay on how a grant would help improve their community project. [More...]

HARCOURTS FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the New Zealand real estate Company. It awards grants worldwide including in the United States to fund reputable community-based, nonprofits organizations which need funding for projects and initiatives designed to benefit as many people as possible. [More...]

HITACHI FOUNDATION

The Foundation’s Business and Communities Grants program seeks to address the 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. The Foundation will also support “path-breaking business and community partnerships in order to capture lessons from leaders that can advance the field.” Projects should serve high poverty areas or communities defined by specific poverty rates or other indicators of need. [More...]

HOME DEPOT

The Company’s Community Impact grants provide support to nonprofits, public schools, and public service agencies in the United States that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities. Proposals for the following community improvement activities will be considered: repairs, refurbishments, and modifications to low-income and/or transitional veteran’s housing or community facilities; weatherizing or increasing energy efficiency of low-income and/or transitional veterans; housing or community facilities; and planting trees or community gardens and/or landscaping community facilities that serve veterans. [More...]

HOME DEPOT COMPANY

The Company’s Community Impact Grants program provides support to nonprofits and public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities. [More...]

HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the building supply retailer. The Foundation works to increase awareness of the connection between quality affordable housing, adequate natural spaces, and trees to the overall health and success of its communities. [More...]

HOMESERVE CARES FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the independent provider of home repair service solutions. The Company has helped homeowners protect against the expense and inconvenience of water, sewer, electrical, heating, and cooling home emergencies by managing affordable coverage and offering a quality service. [More...]

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT TRADING FOUNDATION

The Foundation was founded to support individuals and institutions that promote the advancement of commercial aviation and humanitarianism. The Foundation's Humanitarian grants supports humanitarian organizations across the globe that use the power of aviation to help save lives, promote human welfare, and alleviate suffering. [More...]

JENNY JONES FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of talk show hostess, Jenny Jones. The Jenny’s Heroes program awards grants to individuals who submit the best ideas for tangible, lasting community projects. [More...]

KFC FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the fast food Restaurant. The Foundation's Kentucky Fried Wishes program provides 50 organizations with grants to fund a project on their wish list. [More...]

LINEAGE FOUNDATION FOR GOOD

The Foundation was created by two San Francisco entrepreneurs who created an investment firm to reimagine the world's food supply chain. The Foundation seeks to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity by developing a dynamic, real-time, and global link between those who commercially produce food and the individuals, families, and communities who need it most. [More...]

LOTUS 88 FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Projects in American Indian communities are eligible for funding. Community Building grants support improvements in basic living conditions and encourage a more positive future. [More...]

LOWE’S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

The Foundation is dedicated to improving the communities it serves by supporting public education, community improvement projects, and home safety issues. The Foundation’s primary philanthropic focus areas are grassroots community projects and public education. [More...]

MUTUAL OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Mutual of America Life Insurance Company. The Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2014 Community Partnership Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to society made by nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private, and other social sector organizations. [More...]

NATIVE VOICES RISING

A Project of the Common Counsel Foundation and Native Americans in philanthropy, Native Voices Rising is designed to support organizing, advocacy, and civic engagement in American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities. The Project provides general operating support grants to strengthen Native-led organizations that are building community leadership and power to improve the well-being of their communities. [More...]

NEW VOICES

The Program seeks to seed innovative community news ventures in the United States. Administered by J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism at the University of Maryland, the Program invites organizations to apply for funding to launch new community news ventures and to cooperate with J-Lab in spotlighting best practices and lessons learned. [More...]

NORMAN FOUNDATION

The Foundation believes in the Thomas Jefferson quote: ?the ground of liberty is won by inches.? The Foundation seeks to help win some of those precious inches. [More...]

OFFICE DEPOT CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS

The Corporation’s mission is to directly impact the health, education, and welfare of children. It supports organizations at the local level with donations of product, contributions of funds, and efforts to encourage employees and customers to become involved. [More...]

PRESERVE AMERICA

The national Initiative was developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the U.S. Departments of Defense, Interior, Agriculture, Commerce, Housing and Urban Development, Transportation, and Education, as well as other government agencies. [More...]

ROSALYNN CARTER LEADERSHIP IN CAREGIVING AWARD

The Award is a program of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving located on the campus of Georgia Southwestern State University. The Institute establishes local, state and national partnerships committed to building quality long-term, home- and community-based services. [More...]

RURAL DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP NETWORK

The network supports community-based development in poor rural areas through hands-on projects, education and skills building, leadership development, and networking. Emerging leaders from poor rural areas spearhead development projects and design related study through which they may earn a certificate or an academic degree. [More...]

SINGING FOR CHANGE

Created by the fans of singer Jimmy Buffett, the Organization targets its grantmaking on improving the quality of life for people and empowering individuals to make positive changes in their communities. It makes grants to progressive, community-based, nonprofits that address the root causes of social and environmental problems. [More...]

STATE FARM COMPANIES FOUNDATION

The insurance Companies Foundation's grants program strives to meet the needs of communities in the United States and Canada. It does this by supporting nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies that address safety, community development, or education. [More...]

STATE FARM COMPANY FOUNDATION

The insurance Company’s Good Neighbor Citizenship Company grants Program seeks to be a good neighbor, helping to build safer, stronger, and better educated communities across the United States. Company grants focus on three areas: safety, education, and community development. [More...]

STATE FARM FOUNDATION

The philanthropic arm of the insurance company focuses its grantmaking on three areas: Safe Neighbors (safety); Strong Neighborhoods (community development); and Education Excellence (education). There’s also limited funding available to meet community-based needs. [More...]

SURDNA FOUNDATION

The Foundation’s Strong Local Economies grants program helps America’s communities invest in their people and their places, acknowledging both as invaluable assets critical to long-term economic prosperity. The Foundation provides early support for communities that want to increase access to opportunity for all residents so they can build their wealth in a sustainable manner. [More...]

THE KIND FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the snack bar Company. The Foundation is dedicated to fostering communities that are healthier, more empathetic, and those that embrace our shared humanity. [More...]

THE LEARY FIREFIGHTERS FOUNDATION

The Foundation was established by actor Denis Leary in response to a tragic fire in Worcester, Mass., that claimed the lives of his cousin, a childhood friend, and four other brave firefighters. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on funding equipment, education, training, and technology for firefighters nationwide. [More...]

THE RENEWAL AWARDS

The Awards are sponsored by the Atlantic magazine and Allstate Insurance Company. The Awards were created to celebrate the social innovation demonstrated by nonprofit organizations that are finding creative solutions to America’s most pressing problems. [More...]

THE RUMPHIUS FOUNDATION

The Foundation was funded by an initial grant from Mike and Candace Schuller who named the Foundation after the title of author Barbara Cooney’s book, Miss Rumphius. This national public charity seeks to make the world and peoples’ lives more beautiful in small, but meaningful ways. [More...]

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

The Department of Labor’s Stand Down grants support local events that assist homeless veterans by providing a wide variety of employment, social, and health services. Stand Down grant funds must be used to enhance employment and training opportunities or to promote the self-sufficiency of homeless veterans through paid work. [More...]

VIBRANT VILLAGE FOUNDATION

The Foundation takes a village approach to its grantmaking, paying attention to community needs, community-based organizations, and community leadership around the world. Founded in 2005 by Ken deLaski, co-founder of the Deltek Company, a software company, the Foundation makes philanthropic investments to help individual communities throughout the world. [More...]

W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

The Foundation invites applications for programs that engage youth and communities in learning and in ways to bring together community-based systems that promote learning. Grants are awarded in four program areas: Educated Kids, Healthy Kids, Secure Families, and Civic Engagement. [More...]

WALMART FOUNDATION

The Retailer’s State Giving Program invests in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico for programs that give individuals access to a better life. There are four funding cycles per year; nonprofits in each state have two opportunities each year to apply. [More...]

WELLS FARGO HOUSING FOUNDATION

The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Wells Fargo Bank. Its mission is to provide sustainable homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income people by offering volunteer and financial resources to local and national nonprofit housing organizations. [More...]

WORLD HUNGER LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE

The Lead2Feed Challenge encourages middle and high school students to hone their leadership skills by completing a service-learning project that solves hunger or another community need involving a public non-profit organization. Student teams from public, private, or charter middle or high schools (grades 6-12) are invited to enter. [More...]