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Directory of Foundation Workforce Grant Opportunities: A Guide for Faith-Based & Community Organizations (2008) http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/DFWGO.pdf This directory from the US Department of Labor, Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is intended to provide a comprehensive list of companies, corporate foundations, private foundations, and other sources that provide workforce grants to faith-based and community organizations.

Jacobs Foundation - Intervention and Application - Project Grants http://www.jacobsfoundation.org/cms/index.php?id=funding Deadline: None The Jacobs Foundation is an international charitable foundation, with a base in Switzerland, whose mission is to use science-based knowledge, understanding and education to foster the welfare, social competence and human potential of future generations of young people. The foundation has a particular interest in strengthening the competence and potential of youths who are at risk because of economic, social or educational disadvantage, or because of chronic psychosocial adversity. As part of the range of activities designed to fulfill its mission, the foundation makes grants to support research, research training, research collaborations and policy or practice innovations. Promoting selected programs that hold the potential for broad implementation in the field, and promise to bring concrete results, which are to be scientifically evaluated, is of great importance to the Jacobs Foundation. The foundation will accept a preliminary project proposal for research or activities that match the foundation's approach and priorities very closely.

Cleveland Foundation Environment Grants http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/page1550.cfm Deadline: None The Cleveland Foundation supports innovative programs and projects that creatively address community needs, usually in the greater Cleveland area, or that benefit greater Cleveland residents. The fund looks for creative programs designed to meet community needs, to address public policy priorities, or to test new ideas. Environment priorities include Supporting parks and open spaces Strengthening environmental organizations Supporting education, especially for urban youth Building citizen awareness and participation

Columbus Foundation Social Services Grants http://www.columbusfoundation.org/gogrants/targeted_needs/index.aspx Deadlines: First Friday of January, April, July, and October. The Columbus Foundation is interested in funding charitable organizations to support social services programs in the following areas: Character and leadership development in youth Community planning for human services Domestic violence Parent education

Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grants http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp Deadline: None The mission of the Baseball Tomorrow Fund is to promote and enhance the growth of baseball in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world by funding programs, fields, and equipment purchases to encourage and maintain youth participation in the game. Grants from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund are designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable applicants to address needs unique to their communities. The funds may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Youth and Education Grants http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=54&CID=3&NID=17&LanguageID=0 Deadline: None The goal of Youth and Education Programming is to support healthy infant, child, and youth development by mobilizing, strengthening, and aligning systems that affect children's learning. The strategies are to mobilize youth, families, and communities to inform policies that affect learning and achievement for vulnerable children and youth; and to forge partnerships between education institutions and communities to promote learning, academic performance, and workforce preparation among vulnerable young people.

Eaton Corporation Grants http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/OurCompany/AboutUs/CorporateResponsibility/ SocialCommitment/CorporateGiving/index.htm Deadline: None The corporation is dedicated to supporting programs that improve the quality of life in communities where the company operates. The fund gives primary consideration to requests for programs located in an Eaton community, recommended by an Eaton manager and where its employees demonstrate leadership involvement. Programs selected for funding will have clearly defined objectives, measurable end results, and provide a positive return on its investment. Program, project and capital grants are awarded.

Guitar Center Music Foundation Grants http://www.guitarcentermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=inf Deadline: None
The Guitar Center Music Foundation's mission is to aid nonprofit music programs across America that offer music instruction so more people can experience the joys of making music. The Guitar Center Music Foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year from 501(c)(3) organizations. Qualifying applicants are established, ongoing, and sustainable music programs across the United States that provide music instruction to people of any age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music. The grant committee reviews all applications three times yearly, and grant awards range from $500 to $5,000 each.

New York Life Foundation Nurturing the Children Grants http://www.newyorklife.com/cda/0,3254,13090,00.html Deadline: None
The New York Life Foundation provides resources to organizations, programs, and services aimed at helping young people. Called Nurturing the Children, this initiative specifically focuses on programs that provide safe havens during non-school hours and offer structured activities; prepare young people for higher education or the workplace and equip them to be responsible citizens; and offer young people sustained relationships with caring adults or peers who serve as positive role models. Nurturing the Children does not encompass projects that are primarily sports-, health-, or arts-related; or those requesting support exclusively for personnel or capital expenses.

Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation Grants http://www.swettfoundation.org/ Deadline: None
The Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation currently directs a portion of its funding each year to the assistance of orphaned children and the promotion of their adoption; and intervention in the lives of troubled youths. The foundation is actively seeking further areas of interest, so potential applicants with services in other areas should not feel discouraged from applying or from bringing themselves to the attention of the board.

Rohm and Haas Company Grants http://www.rohmhaas.com/community/giving/guide_appl.html Deadline: None
Rohm and Haas has a long heritage of helping support the economic, social and environmental quality of life in the communities where it operates, which include several in Ohio. They do this through their Responsible Neighbor Community Programs, which include employee volunteerism, dialogue, and giving programs. Grants made by Rohm and Haas manufacturing or research facilities typically range from $250 to $10,000 and are based on employee numbers and interest. The Rohm and Haas Company supports organizations that are within the following categories: health and human services; education; civic and community improvement; culture and arts; and environment.

Arts Midwest Performing Arts Fund Grants http://www.artsmidwest.org/programs/paf/guidelines2008-2009.asp Deadline: None (applications accepted until monies expended)
The Performing Arts Fund supports the inter-state touring of professional performing artists specializing in the fine arts of dance, theater, music, youth and family entertainment, and other meaningful performing arts forms appropriate for communities throughout Arts Midwest's nine-state region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin). These engagements include public performances and in-depth educational activities reaching audiences that lack access to the performing arts.

Make It Matter Grants http://www.rd.com/jsp/rdcom/makeItMatterLanding.jsp Deadline: None
Each month beginning in April 2008, Reader's Digest magazine will profile an individual who has made a significant contribution to his/her community. Based on this person's actions, the Reader's Digest Foundation will make a $100,000 donation in the individual's name to a relevant charity. The Foundation will give away $1 million to nonprofit organizations based on inspiring stories submitted by the public.

Merrill Lynch Grants http://philanthropy.ml.com/index.asp?id=66319_67031_67433 Deadline: None
Merrill Lynch is helping young people leverage their education as a critical instrument for creating wealth and improving the quality of life in their communities and nations. As such, the education of underserved children and youth in the areas of financial literacy, entrepreneurship, leadership development, career planning, and business awareness is Merrill Lynch's principal philanthropic focus.

Metropolitan Life (MetLife) Foundation Culture and Public Broadcasting Grants http://www.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,4773,P291,00.html Deadline: None
MetLife Foundation was established for the purpose of supporting educational, health and civic, and cultural organizations. Its goals are to strengthen communities, promote good health, and improve education. In recognition of the arts' contribution to the health, vitality, and development of communities, MetLife Foundation and MetLife provide grants to a variety of cultural organizations throughout the country. Support is emphasized for projects with large and diverse audiences that help promote greater understanding among different cultures. In addition, grants are made for arts education initiatives that contribute to the development of young people.

Richland County Foundation Grants http://www.richlandcountyfoundation.org/grantseekers/generalgrants.html Deadline: None
Grants are awarded to charitable tax-exempt organizations serving Richland County (OH) residents in the areas of health, economic development, basic human needs, education, cultural activities, environment, and community services. Submit applications by the first Friday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. The application procedure should begin with a telephone call to the foundation's program officer to schedule an initial meeting.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=54&CID=2&NID=17&LanguageID=0 Deadline: None
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds programs that are designed to help unleash new and underused resources; programs that help people contribute in new and more effective ways to a mutually responsible and just society. The foundation defines philanthropy in the broadest sense. It means the giving of time, money, and know-how. The foundation believes that everyone gives in special ways--to organizations, causes, and each other--and that giving is a powerful force throughout society. It seeks to promote new ideas, and strengthen and connect new populations of leaders and donors. The foundation supports organizations that create tools and knowledge to improve the practice of philanthropy. And it is involved in boosting the potential and long-term health of nonprofit organizations world-wide.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation Youth and Education Grants http://www.wkkf.org/default.aspx?tabid=54&CID= 3&NID=17&LanguageID=0 Deadline: None
The goal of Youth and Education Programming is to support healthy infant, child, and youth development by mobilizing, strengthening, and aligning systems to promote learning, academic performance, and workforce preparation among vulnerable young people.

Pamida Foundation http://www.pamida.com/foundation/foundation.asp Deadline: None
The Pamida Foundation was developed in the year 2000 to support local communities with charitable contributions. The foundation focuses on encouraging and educating youth, assisting the underprivileged, and assisting people with disabilities. Pamida's charitable giving committee meets once a month to review requests. Any request received less than one week before a committee meeting will be reviewed the following month. Pamida considers one funding request per organization each calendar year. Funding requests for contributions of $250 and over are reviewed.

RGK Foundation http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php Deadline: None
The RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine and health. Within the funding area of community, the foundation supports a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. Youth development programs supported by the foundation typically include after-school educational enrichment programs that supplement and enhance formal education systems to increase the chances for successful outcomes in school and life. The foundation also is interested in programs that attract female and minority students into the fields of mathematics, science, and technology. There is no deadline for submitting an electronic Letter of Inquiry (LOI). The Grants Committee typically meets three times each year to consider requests over $50,000 that have been recommended by staff for review. Grants Committee dates for 2008 are Feb. 8, June 6, and Sept. 5. While the foundation occasionally awards grants for over $25,000, the average grant is under $25,000. Multi-year grants are rare; most grants are awarded for a one-year period.

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