Education Grants for schools and grantwriters. en-us Copyright 20009-2010 admin@fundsnetservices.com http://www.fundsnetservices.com/education_grants_feed.xml The 1675 Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families through the support of non-profit organizations working in the areas of arts, culture, education, the environment, health, human services and history. Priority is given to organizations serving Philadelphia and Chester Counties in southeastern Pennsylvania and other geographic areas of interest to the Trustees. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10385 Areas of funding interest include K-12 Education, Higher Education, Health & Human Services, Arts & Culture, Environment, Volunteerism.. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=103 The Abbott Fund (The Fund) is an Illinois not-for-profit, philanthropic corporation established in 1951 by Abbott. Abbott provides the primary financial support of the Abbott Fund. Currently the Fund provides support through cash grants to recipients who operate in the areas of health and welfare, education, culture, art, civic and public policy. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=6 The organization seeking a grant should be located in the State of Texas. National organizations with significant operations in or providing material benefits to the citizens of the State of Texas will be considered based on the degree of operations/benefits within the State of Texas. Areas of giving: Arts, Cultural, Humanities, Education, Health, Human Services, Public/Society Benefit, Religion. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=4 Adobe supports schools and community-based organizations with programs that enable and inspire K-12 students to think creatively, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively, using digital technology and communication tools. Adobe also supports nonprofit organizations and programs located in Adobe communities that address community-specific needs, with an emphasis on the following criteria: Arts and cultural organizations with the mission or principal focus on the creation, promotion and exhibition of visual arts, multimedia or video; Providing services to reduce hunger and homelessness and provide affordable housing; Protecting the natural environment and improving public spaces for the enjoyment of the community, Improving access to electronic information for people with disabilities. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=15 When considering grant requests Alaska Airlines favors organizations and efforts that are most likely to enhance a community's cultural and economic vitality and improve the quality of life for its citizens. General contribution categories are education, social/cultural, healthcare, arts/humanities, civic, the environment and community activities. We focus on communities served now or in the near future by Alaska Airlines and where a significant number of our employees live or work. Given limited resources, contributions are concentrated in areas with the greatest number of employees, in Alaska or Washington State for example. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=462 Albertsons believes in being a good neighbor by contributing to the quality of life in the diverse communities we serve. Our charitable support is targeted to three areas: Hunger Relief, Education and Development of our Youth, and Health and Nutrition. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=865 A significant percentage of our grants originate in Alcoa communities. Four distinct Areas of Excellence provide thematic focus to the global allocation of our philanthropic resources. The majority of our grants fit within one of the following areas: Conservation and Sustainability, Safe and Healthy Children and Families, Global Education and Workplace Skills, and Business and Community Partnerships. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=931 We believe it's important to be part of the communities in which we live and work. AmerUs Group charitable foundation is committed to helping support community and cultural advancement in the areas of: United Way, Arts and Culture, Civic and Community, Education. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=571 The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation currently makes grants in five core program areas: higher education, museums and art conservation, performing arts, conservation and the environment, and public affairs. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=322 The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance public well-being through improved communication. As a principal means of achieving this goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge. The Annenberg Foundation focuses on four major program areas: education and youth, arts and culture, community and civic, and health. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1563 The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation is focused on enhancing education, preserving greenspace, sustaining the arts and sparking collaboration among its community partners. The Foundation geographic focus is on communities where members of the Blank family have deep roots: Atlanta; Maricopa County, Arizona; and Beaufort County, South Carolina. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=595 Ashland has a proactive, outcome-driven giving strategy. With average annual contributions of about $3 million, we seek, select, support and/or partner with organizations whose goals reflect our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in our communities. Areas of funding interest include: Education, Matching Grants, Arts, Community & Civic Involvement, the Environment, United Way. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=573 The AT&T Foundation makes grants to tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, and in the case of international grants, to organizations that meet the criteria for nonprofit tax-exemption (under Section 501(c)(3)) and the laws of the country of incorporation. Areas of funding interest: K-12 and higher education - Accredited public and private elementary and secondary schools, accredited public and private two- and four-year institutions of higher education, and educational nonprofit organizations are eligible for consideration; comprehensive civic and community service programs that fall within our specific areas of focus. The Foundation believes that artistic creativity is a complex and important form of communication, and that thriving cultural institutions are a key to community well-being. To that end, the Arts & Culture Program supports innovative artistic projects by nationally and internationally recognized arts and cultural institutions. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=39 Barnes & Noble is committed to partnering with for-profit and non-profit organizations that focus their core businesses on higher learning, literacy and the arts. Our partnerships foster community good will and promote our brand. A suitable sponsorship is one that benefits Barnes & Noble and the communities it serves. Funding is limited. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10541 The Foundation is committed to improving the communities in which our employees live and work by giving primary consideration to organizations that serve these geographic areas. Funding interests include Civic and Social Service Programs, Science Education and Workforce Development, The Arts, Art Education and Culture. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=47 BellSouth Foundation's mission is to improve education in the South and other communities where BellSouth operates by stimulating fundamental change in education institutions and systems that will result in active learning and improved life chances for all students. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1028 The primary focus of the Foundation is on programs that benefit children and youth in Waco and McLennan County, Texas. Proposals that fall outside the areas below are considered as long as they offer imaginative, and when possible, long-range solutions to the problems of the most needy members of society, and ideally, solutions that can be replicated in other communities. The Foundation prefers to concentrate on five primary areas: Education, Arts & Culture, Healthcare, Community Bulding and Social Services, Democracy and Civic Participation. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=347 Through its Global Health program, the foundation works to close the gap between rich and poor countries by encouraging new research and supporting healthcare organizations that reach people most in need. Our Education program seeks to ensure that all students in the United States graduate from high school ready for college, work, and citizenship. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1031 The BNI Foundation is a non-profit program that supports charitable causes relating to children and education in countries where BNI is operating. The primary focus of the foundation is to provide small mini-grants ($500.00 or less) for educational projects. These grants are given out once a year, generally in September. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=829 The Bowling Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the bowling community, sponsors the Bowler's Ed Youth In-School Bowling Program, which promotes lifelong physical activity by providing elementary and middle school teachers with free bowling curriculum enhanced with math, spelling, physics, and other important skills. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1429 The Trust Fund focuses on organizations with missions supporting: 1) education, 2) environment and conservation, 3) childrens programs. Including national and local charities, the Trust Fund has donated more than $20 Million in the past 5 years. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=6990 For more than three decades, CA has supported communities where its employees live and work. Serving a global company with offices in more than 43 countries, CA Corporate Community Affairs department supports communities through employee giving programs, CA Together Community grants, CA Together IT Program offerings and corporate contributions. hhttp://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=6479 Working in partnership with local groups to ensure that our contribution meets their needs, we support a range of initiatives worldwide. Our focus is on international projects that promote the understanding of communications through training and education. As part of our commitment to closing the 'digital divide', we look to assist people and communities who are at risk of exclusion from the world of technology-enabled opportunity. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=119 Charitable giving is one important way Cargill works to enrich the more than 1,100 communities where we conduct business. Cargill contributes more than US $20 million annually to charitable and nonprofit organizations around the world. We focus primarily in three areas: ensuring an accessible, nutritious, safe global food supply; innovation in education; and stewardship of natural resources. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=120 The Corporation accepts requests for funding at all times of the year and welcomes inquiries from potential grantees whose work fits our strategic guidelines. There are no application deadlines. Grantseekers who would like to approach the foundation with a preliminary request for funding are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry. If the project described in the letter fits the foundation's guidelines, the sender will be contacted and asked to submit a proposal in the Corporation's format. A request to submit a proposal is not an indication of the Corporation's intention or commitment to award a grant. Charter amendments have allowed the Corporation to use 7.4 percent of its income for the same purposes in countries that are or have been members of the British Commonwealth. Overseas grants are currently concentrated in Commonwealth Africa. Grants in "noncharter" countries are occasionally made when their substantial purpose is the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding among the people of the United States. Areas of funding interest: Education, International Peace and Security, International Development, Strengthening U.S. Democracy. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1165 The Charles B. Keesee Educational Fund, Inc. was established in 1941 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Keesee of Martinsville, Virginia, for the purpose of aiding worthy men and women to obtain an education. You must be a resident of Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina for a minimum of twelve months immediately prior to entering any educational institution. http://www.cbkeesee.net/ The mission of the Charles Lafitte Foundation is to provide for and support inventive and effective ways of helping people help themselves and others around them to lead healthy, satisfying and enriched lives. To fulfill this mission, the Foundation acts as grantmaker, innovator and volunteer for four main programs: Education, Children's Advocacy, Medical Research & Issues, and The Arts. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10006 Through its four programs, and their more specific program areas, the Foundation seeks to fulfill its mission of supporting efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society - Civil Society, Environment, Flint Area and Pathways Out of Poverty (Education). Through our Civil Society program, we fund non-governmental organizations in Central/Eastern Europe and South Africa. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9809 We are focusing our efforts on helping create sustained economic growth by building human and institutional capacity. In practice, this means targeting our resources toward the three capacity building area we consider critical to economic development: Providing for basic human needs, Supporting education and training, Aiding small- and medium-size business development. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=465 Cisco Education Network - Virtual Schoolhouse Grant Program - targeted at U.S. schools desiring Internet connectivity. Each year, Cisco awards products, services and training to selected K-12 schools that develop a plan and demonstrate the ability to support and implement an internet working site. Grants are to be used for curriculum-based applications such as Internet access and in-classroom learning. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=3567 Working with a global network of colleagues and partners, the Foundation gives grants focused in three main areas: Financial Education, Educating the Next Generation, Building Communities and Entrepreneurs. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=630 The mission of The Clorox Company Foundation is to improve the quality of life in communities where Clorox employees live and work. Community involvement is an integral part of our business and is carried out through a program of grant-making, volunteerism and leadership in community service. The Foundation concentrates on two focus areas: education/youth development and culture/civic programs. The Foundation may shift funding priorities from year to year. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1543 At The Coca-Cola Company, we recognize that we cannot have a healthy and growing business unless the communities we serve are healthy and sustainable. We are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities where we do business and have realigned our community investment priorities to be reflective of and responsive to the global and local nature of our business. Our renewed strategy focuses on global pillars where we can make a unique and sustainable difference: water stewardship, healthy active lifestyles, community recycling, and education. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10350 We provide financial support to the organizations that make our communities stronger. We are most excited by literacy, volunteerism, and youth leadership programs. We also established the Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program for outstanding youth in our communities, recognizing them for their achievements by helping them pay for a college education, thereby enabling them to reach their full potential. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10554 The Comerica Charitable Foundation funding priorities support community needs in our primary markets within Michigan, California, Arizona, Texas and Florida. We accept applications for cash grants to support program and capital expenses of nonprofit organizations whose mission meets the foundation priorities for giving. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=5164 Constellation Energy target is to make social investments addressing education, economic development, and environmental needs. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=41 The Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation (CICF) focuses its efforts on programs that are designed to improve the quality of life in the communities served by the cruise industry. CICF supports programs that enhance educational opportunities for youth, including those designed to improve literacy, teach basic life skills, and promote good citizenship. The Foundation also supports academic enrichment opportunities aimed at enhancing student proficiencies in reading, math and science. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10002 Our company's vision is to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. An integral part of this is our investment in the communities we serve. The primary focus of our programs is health and education — two natural extensions of our company goals. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1398 The CVS/pharmacy Charitable Trust was established with a goal of positively impacting the culturally diverse populations in the communities where CVS stores are located. Areas of funding interest include Education, Health, Community, and Disability. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1399 We support programs that develop skills necessary for success in a multinational manufacturing environment. These include national, regional and community-wide initiatives focusing on basic academic skills, school-to-work programs, technical training and job preparation, expanding job skills, and university-level support for students and departmental excellence. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1150 David Bohnett and the David Bohnett Foundation are committed to improving society through social activism. We pursue our mission by providing funding, state-of-the-art technology and technical support to innovative organizations and institutions that, in addition to meeting our funding guidelines, share our vision. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9894 The Foundation supports a wide range of programs that benefit children newborn to 18 years of age in Dell's principle US locations, and welcomes proposals from non-profit organizations that address the health and human services, the education, and the technology access for youth. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=522 e-GRANTS, the Department of Education's (ED) portal site for electronic grants. From e-GRANTS you may access all of the Department's web-based grant systems. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=496 The Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation administers the philanthropic activities of Deutsche Bank within the United States, Latin America and Canada. Together, the Bank's Community Development Group and Foundation carry out the firm's corporate citizenship commitments through a program of loans, investments and grants. Based in New York City, where the majority of grants are awarded, the Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that concentrate on community development, education, and the arts. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=579 Dollar General provides education grants in several areas to include literacy granst and back-to-school grants. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=6424 Dominion charitable contributions are primarily awarded to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in the following categories: Environment, Education, Culture and the Arts, Civic and Community Development Health and Human Services. Because the Dominion Foundation supports a wide range of charitable programs, most grants are in the $1,000 to $15,000 range. Higher amounts may be awarded when a program is an exceptional fit with corporate business- or giving priorities, or when there is significant employee involvement in the effort. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=133 As the company's philanthropic arm, The Dow Chemical Company Foundation contributes more than $18 million annually to charitable and educational institutions in Dow communities on behalf of Dow and its employees around the world. As the company's philanthropic arm, The Dow Chemical Company Foundation contributes more than $18 million annually to charitable and educational institutions in Dow communities on behalf of Dow and its employees around the world. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1548 The Foundation is the charitable arm of DTE Energy. Through our grant programs, we support institutions and organizations that strengthen and enhance the communities we serve. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=6820 Awards for K-12 educational programs and adult visual environmental education. Emphasis on community and the environment. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10284 Each year, DuPont contributes to numerous efforts that meet the needs of various groups and global communities where the company operates. Areas of support include: Educational programs; Culture & the arts; Environmental initiatives; Human & health service organizations; and Civic & community activities. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=149 Edison supports nonprofit and/or non-governmental organizations. To qualify for consideration, such organizations must strive to maintain or improve the quality of life in the community and address specific community needs. Our primary areas of support are education and environment. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=601 Established in 1989, the Eleanor Roosevelt Fund Award honors an individual, project, organization, or institution for outstanding contributions to equity and education for women and girls. The award is given for a broad range of activities including classroom teaching, educational and research contributions, and legal and legislative work in equity for women and girls. While the award focuses on education, the recipient need not be an educator. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10294 The Foundation's primary focus is as a non-profit lender dedicated to strengthening the economic base of low income, disadvantaged and minority communities, primarily within the U.S., but also in developing countries. The Foundation has a keen interest in supporting charitable organizations and institutions that have developed clear and effect-ive economic development programs. To this end, the Foundation provides financial support, usually in the form of low interest rate loans known as Program Related Investments ("PRI's"), to a variety of 501c3 tax exempt charitable organizations and institutions. In addition to its PRI program funding, the Foundation also makes charitable grants in the areas of education, health and housing. The Foundation has made grants (in the form of merit-based college scholarships) to low-income San Francisco Bay Area students, as well as to performance arts programs providing economical access to lower income individuals and families. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10709 The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation was incorporated in 1964 with Ezra as President and life-long friend, Martin Pope, as secretary. During the remainder of Ezra lifetime the foundation served as a vehicle for Ezra personal contributions. When Ezra died in 1983, his will directed that the royalties from his books be used by the Foundation for the support of programs helpful to humanity. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10004 Supports literacy, publishing, education, and other causes in developing countries through grants. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9949 The Fieldstone Foundation was created by the Fieldstone Group of Companies (Fieldstone) in 1983 to provide grants, leadership development and service to nonprofit organizations working to support individuals in the communities where the companies within Fieldstone do business: Orange, Riverside, North Los Angeles and San Diego Counties in Southern California, Salt Lake City in Utah, and San Antonio in Texas. The Foundation allocates its resources in four general areas: Humanitarian, Community and Education, Cultural Arts, and Christian Ministries. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=284 Provides grant and fundraising resources with a foundation directory organized by categories http://www.fundsnetservices.com Through its general grant program, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation funds research and/or educational projects that support its mission of providing underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for financial success throughout life. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10412 Texas electric company First Choice Power supports the communities it serves through nonprofit and teacher grants that helps our customers and our community partners be more energy efficient. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10642 The Fishman Family Foundation is a private not-for-profit organization founded in 1997 as a long-term philanthropic program. The Foundation has been established with broad charitable purposes so that its grant making policies may always reflect the diverse interests of the Fishman Family. Currently the focus is on Jewish culture, education, and the arts. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9977 The Foundation has two grantmaking programs: Arts & Culture and Precollegiate (K-12) Education. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1491 The Flora Family Foundation supports public benefit organizations working throughout the world in education, health, arts and culture, the environment, global security, civic engagement, and the advancement of women. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10474 Ford Fund makes contributions to qualified U.S. not-for-profit organizations that enhance and improve opportunities for those who live in communities where Ford operates. Areas of funding interest include: Higher education; Health and social programs; Arts and humanities; K-12 education; Environmental research and programs. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=162 The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) was created in 1998 as a regional community foundation serving the 29 counties of Appalachian Ohio. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, the Foundation works with donors and those who care deeply about the region to support regional improvement through the power of charitable giving. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10034 The Francis L. Abreu Charitable Trust funds organizations in the Atlanta area only. The Foundation's areas of interest include arts and cultural programs; secondary education; higher education; health associations; human services; children and youth services. Types of support include capital campaigns; program development; seed money; and matching funds. The Foundation does not approve requests for operating or grants to individuals. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=11 The Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation, Inc. welcomes the opportunity to consider grant proposals from the following Institutional/Program Activity Areas: Animal Related, Arts, Culture, and Humanities, Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy, Education, Employment/Jobs, Environmental Quality, Protection & Beautification, Food, Nutrition, Agriculture, Health - General & Rehabilitative Services, Health - Multipurpose Associations/Services Associated with Specific Diseases/Disorders/Medical Disciplines, Housing/Shelter, Human Services, Medical Research, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations Public Protection: Crime & Delinquency Prevention, Legal Administration, Legal Services, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, Public/Society Benefit, Recreation, Leisure, Sports, Athletics, Religion, Science and Technology, Research Institutes/Services, Social Science Research Institutes/Services, Youth Development. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=270 We fund creative non-profits in the Minneapolis/St. Paul and Naples, Florida areas that can generate better ideas for the best communities. We give priority to organizations that bring that innovation and proven success to our three key areas of interest: Education, Health & Human Services, Cici Initiatives. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=61 Fund for Teachers grants are awarded to teachers who work with students in grades Pre K through 12. To be selected, interested teachers must submit a proposal that details how their summer fellowship will make them a better teacher and how their improved skills or capacity will be implemented in the classroom, benefiting students, curricula and school. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=4670 The San Francisco Arts Commission is the City agency that champions the arts in San Francisco. We believe that a creative cultural environment is essential to the City well-being. Our programs integrate the arts into all aspects of City life. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1423 The Gannett Foundation mission: to invest in the future of the communities in which Gannett does business, and in the future of our industry. We value projects that take a creative approach to fundamental issues such as education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation and cultural enrichment. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1332 The GE Foundation, the philanthropic organization of the General Electric Company, invests in initiatives that improve educational opportunity and strengthen community organizations in GE communities around the world. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=170 In the Twin Cities, the Foundation focuses grants in the areas of youth nutrition and fitness, education, arts and culture, social services, and United Way. In our communities outside the Twin Cities, our key grantmaking priorities are improving youth nutrition and fitness, and United Way. Beyond financial resources, we also support organizations with volunteers and mentors who share their expertise and talents. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9881 General Motors and the GM Foundation support a variety of activities in the communities where we do business. Our philanthropic and community relations mission is to insure that we maintain our leadership position as a valued, responsible corporate citizen by enhancing the quality of life in our communities consistent with our business goals and objectives. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10529 The George Gund Foundation's guidelines reflect our long-standing interests in the arts, economic development and community revitalization, education, environment and human services. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=300 The mission of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is to support and encourage those educational, cultural, social and environmental values that contribute to making our society more humane and our world more livable. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=145 Girard Foundation is a private, family foundation established in 1986. Our mission is to improve K-12 education in San Diego County by supporting projects and programs for systemic change. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10477 The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation will make grants to various local and national public charities and organizations. Of special interest to the Foundation will be educational organizations, Christian ministries, and organizations that benefit children's heath. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10779 GlaxoSmithKline Corporate makes charitable contributions through its Corporate Contributions Committee. The principal areas of focus are: health and human services, science education and literacy, and the arts (only in Philadelphia and the Research Triangle Park). http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1130 The Goldman Sachs Foundation is a global philanthropic organization funded by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. The Foundation's mission is to promote excellence and innovation in education and to improve the academic performance and lifelong productivity of young people worldwide. It achieves this mission through a combination of strategic partnerships, grants, loans, private sector investments, and the deployment of professional talent from Goldman Sachs. Funded in 1999, the Foundation has awarded grants of $94 million since its inception, providing opportunities for young people in more than 20 countries. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9770 The mission of the Gould Family Foundation is to support innovative programs that promote experiential learning and the arts. The foundation prefers programs in their formative stages that can show self-sustaining ability, and are primarily based in California. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=297 The mission of the Hasbro Children's Fund is to assist children in triumphing over critical life obstacles as well as bringing the joy of play into their lives. Through our initiatives we will achieve this mission by supporting programs which provide terminal and seriously ill children respite and access to play, educational programs for children at risk, and basics for children in need. We will support US based 501 C 3 organizations who deliver programs around the world. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1451 Heckscher Foundation was founded in 1921 to promote the welfare of children in New York and elsewhere throughout the United States. Today, it provides grants to youth-serving organizations in the fields of education, family services, child welfare, health, arts and recreation. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=8828 HP has made contributions with particular emphasis on advancing education and promoting entrepreneurship. Since 2001, we have invested nearly $246 million. Technology can be a powerful catalyst in transforming learning by giving teachers and students new ways to explore, share and connect beyond the traditional boundaries of the classroom. HP assists institutions and organizations that are applying technology in creative ways to engage secondary and higher education students, empower entrepreneurs and cultivate the next generation of innovators. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1021 Historically, the Foundation's geographic service area has included the Twin Cities Metro Area, the St. Croix Valley, and Ashland and Bayfield counties in Wisconsin. In evaluating new requests, the Board's primary focus is St. Paul. Areas of funding interest include the Arts, Health, Community Building and Education. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=69 Focusing on education and the environment, HSBC builds strong, enduring relationships with a wide range of organizations, providing the resources and tools to sustain long-term results. HSBC's 2007 U.S. social investment was $32.8 million and we were honored to have been recognized by more than 20 of our partner organizations for our philanthropy. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9997 The ING Foundation is the charitable giving arm of ING in the Americas. The Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations addressing a variety of community needs and resources. Areas of funding interest include Financial Literacy, Education for Youth and Diversity. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10169 In 2006, JPMorgan Chase will give more than $100 million through grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations around the world. The firm also supports the individual interests of its global employee population through the Matching Gift program and offers opportunities to give back to the communities we serve through a range of volunteerism activities initiated by colleagues supporting our local, regional or national markets across the world. Areas of funding interest: Community asset development, Youth education, Community life - enrich communities with sponsorships and events focused on arts and culture. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=186 While we recognize there are many diverse nonprofit organizations providing invaluable services to the community, the Janus Foundation has elected to focus on the three following giving areas: at-risk youth through education; community service and volunteerism; cultural institutions in the Denver-metro area. If you are interested in applying for a grant from the Janus Foundation, please download the Grant Guidelines & Application Process document below. Please note that the Janus Foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. for the first two giving areas. The third giving area only applies to cultural institutions that operate in the Denver, CO metro area. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1449 The Company supports organizations whose goals are in line with Company priorities listed below. Priority is given to organizations and programs that serve a broad spectrum of the community, have a multiplier or catalyst effect and are located in communities in which we have a business presence. Areas of funding interest include: Health and Welfare, Education, JCPenney Afterschool Fund, Volunteerism, Diversity. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=197 The Trust is dedicated to improving the environment and the quality of life for people living in New England. To achieve its goals, the Trust pursues initiatives in three key fields of interest: education, environment, and health. For education, there is a special interest in promoting early learning and quality out-of-school time. Within the field of environment, the Trust focuses on preservation of fresh and marine waters through natural habitat conservation. In the area of health, the Trust emphasizes improving access to health care. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10743 We provide donations and grants to nonprofit organizations, support a variety of local programs, and encourage our employees to volunteer their time and considerable talents to programs of their choice. Additionally, our focus on world hunger is helping people to build new lives for themselves and their families. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=139 Knight Foundation concentrates its local funding on the 26 U.S. communities where the Knight brothers had newspaper interests, until their deaths. The Knight Foundation's Six Funding Priorities include Education, Well-being of children and families, Housing and community development, Economic development, Civic engagement/positive human relations, Vitality of cultural life. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1088 Through our contributions efforts, we are actively involved in supporting ongoing health care, educational and cultural programs. We are committed to a healthy environment through a reduction in our facility environmental impacts and our participation in conservation projects. Johnson & Johnson has established high standards for the health and safety of our workers and has worked with others in our community to share our knowledge in this area. Enhancing health care for people suffering from HIV/AIDS is a priority for Johnson & Johnson; it is inherent in our responsibility to the global community as expressed in Our Credo. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=887 In 2006, JPMorgan Chase will give more than $100 million through grants and sponsorships to thousands of not-for-profit organizations around the world. The firm also supports the individual interests of its global employee population through the Matching Gift program and offers opportunities to give back to the communities we serve through a range of volunteerism activities initiated by colleagues supporting our local, regional or national markets across the world. Areas of funding interest: Community asset development - encourage, sustain and develop economic self-reliance; Youth education - help young people succeed in life and in work; Community life - enrich communities with sponsorships and events focused on arts and culture. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=125 The Kenneth Rainin Foundation is a private family foundation that funds inspiring and world-changing work. We are dedicated to enhancing quality of life by promoting equitable access to a baseline of literacy, enabling inspiration through the magic of the arts and providing opportunity for a healthy lifestyle for those with chronic disease. The Foundation will focus its efforts on the San Francisco Bay Area and specific medical issues and will utilize its networks, resources, and commitment to socially responsible practices to support innovation, collaboration and connection. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10335 A family founded Foundation supports programs that advance better health and intellectual enlightment through education, cultivation of the arts, individual responsibility, freedom and dignity. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=334 Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide K-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource our nation's teachers. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10528 Koch companies' commitment to adding value in society includes efforts by employees to enhance the communities where they live and financial support by these companies for programs that help educate and enrich children, preserve natural resources, or offer assistance to those in need. Areas of funding interest include Education, Human Services, Environmental Stewardship. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1534 The Latino Community Foundation has undergone an intensive strategic planning process over the last two years. In 2004 we launched an exciting new initiative, Lee Y Serás ("Read and You Will Be") focusing on a critical concern-early childhood reading and our interest to promote literacy and parent participation. We also launched a new capital formation concept, The Isabela Project, to promote investment and increase viability of Latino small business. Both of these efforts continue to evolve in 2005 as we continue to refine our internal processes. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9777 The Lennon Family Foundation is a collection of donor-advised funds in operation since 2000 that can provide support to IRS-recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. In keeping with the spirit of the Lennon Family interests, there are currently four focus areas for the Foundation. They are: Conservation (habitat and species), Education (outdoor, arts, sciences), Health (medical and scientific research), Humanitarian (economic development/relief). http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=9983 Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the Corporation strategic business goals and invests in the quality of life in the communities where our employees work and live. Lockheed Martin primary areas of funding are: K-16 math, science and engineering educational initiatives; Civic, cultural, environmental, and health & human services programs that strengthen our communities; Causes of importance to our customers, including the U.S. military and other government agencies. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1253 The Foundation's grantmaking will focus on opportunities for schools and community based organizations in communities within the Northeast Corridor with populations no greater than 500,000 to undertake such efforts during the regular school hours as well as the out-of-school or extended-day hours. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10670 The Foundation funds nonprofit organizations with a current 501(c)(3) status from the US Internal Revenue Service, arts and cultural activities, only activities that take place in the City of Philadelphia. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=45 The Lumpkin Family Foundation, created in 1953, is a private foundation that provides grants to meritorious nonprofit organizations for the betterment of the community, the nation and the world. We are dedicated to supporting education, preserving and protecting the environment and fostering opportunities for leadership, with special consideration to our heritage in Central Illinois. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=661 The mission of the Foundation is to identify and support community-based organizations that address the educational, health, and social needs of children, young adults and inner-city communities throughout the nation. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1154 The education of underserved children and youth in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership development, career planning and business awareness is Merrill Lynch principal philanthropic focus. The overwhelming majority of grants are initiated by Merrill Lynch and do not originate from unsolicited proposals. However, Merrill Lynch does consider a very small number of unsolicited requests from nonprofit organizations, but funding is extremely limited. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=200 MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 by MetLife for the purpose of supporting educational, health and civic and cultural organizations. Our goals are to strengthen communities, promote good health and improve education. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=202 The Foundation aim is to work as a catalyst for enduring, systemic change. Using a collaborative approach, existing programs and organizations are sought that will serve as links that address unmet needs in five essential focus areas–health, education, safety, youth development and early childhood care. In addition, the Foundation selectively funds short-term projects that tend to have a positive and immediate effect on children http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1159 Our giving philosophy promises to fund innovative educational programs, community enrichment & environmentally sound initiatives. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=1457 Through its grant programs, National Geographic's Education Foundation strives to reach school-age children inside the classroom and out. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10355 Pursuant to its Articles of Organization, the Foundation operates exclusively for the benefit of, and to promote the charitable and educational purposes of, educational organizations, including universities, colleges, secondary schools, elementary schools, and other educational organizations that are described in IRC Section 501(c) (3) and that are not private foundations because they are described in IRC Section 509(a)(1) or (2). The Foundation's activities include making grants to the public charities it supports and providing services to those organizations. The Foundation supports only those programs/organizations that serve students in New England or research pertaining to education issues in New England. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10467 Nestlé is proud to be a part of making a difference, whether we are providing immediate assistance through the support of disaster relief efforts or sustaining longer-term community initiatives that benefit children, literacy, or homeless pets. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/goto.php?sblink_id=10142 To view a more comprehensive listing of all our education resources please visit our education section. As always, our resource directory is provided free of charge to our visitors. http://www.fundsnetservices.com/searchresult.php?&sbcat_id=6&pg=1