February 2006
Internet Prospector

CORPORATIONS/FOUNDATIONS

CONTENTS:


HERB BLOCK FOUNDATION

If you're in the Greater Washington, D.C. area, listen up. The deadline for one of the foundation's programs, "Pathways Out of Poverty," is imminent: Your letter of inquiry must be received in the foundation's offices in D.C. no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 14. Follow the guidelines for writing and submitting your letter of inquiry. You will be notified if your program is invited to submit a proposal.

This program helps needy young people and adults gain a quality education. Projects may include in-school and community-based educational programs, after school activities and mentoring programs. Nonprofits seeking funding to increase high school graduation rates are encouraged to apply. For adults, the foundation seeks proposals to provide literacy education and GED preparation, vocational training and job placement.

The next program for which the foundation will request proposals is "Encouraging Citizen Involvement," with letters of inquiry due June 9, 2006.

Read about the late, great editorial cartoonist, "Herblock," and his hope of making a better world:

http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herbblockfoundation/content.aspx?page=AboutFo

Information about the foundation's other programs, with guidelines and deadlines:

http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herbblockfoundation/content.aspx?page=SchProg


CHRISTOPHER REEVE FOUNDATION: QUALITY OF LIFE GRANTS

Quality of Life grants support nonprofit organizations that address the needs of persons living with paralysis (particularly spinal cord injury), their families and caregivers. Funding is awarded in thirteen categories. To qualify for funding, a nonprofit organization does not have to exclusively serve people with spinal cord injuries; however, at least a portion of the population served must have spinal cord injuries. Submission deadlines are March 1 and September 1, 2006.

http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.geIMLPOpGjF/b.1029295/k.64F6/Quality_of_Life_Grants.htm


VOLUNTEERS IN HEALTH CARE

For all of you in health care, here are links to grants, awards and fellowships -- with no deadlines! These are national or multi-state opportunities.

http://www.volunteersinhealthcare.org/fundCont.htm


W.W. KELLOGG FOUNDATION

Grants are made in four areas:

  • Health
  • Food Systems and Rural Development
  • Youth and Education
  • Philanthropy and Volunteerism.

The URL below leads to a brief overview of the foundation, with instructions on how to apply for a grant. Click on the blue links in the text to find FAQs, the online application form, and detailed information about the programs.

http://www.wkkf.org/Grants/Default.aspx


GRANT STATION

GrantStation has a lot you can access for free, in addition to its paid membership services. Work your way down the links in the left margin. You'll find a combination of free and fee resources. A few examples:

  • Funding Sources: Types of money available - tips for working with corporations, foundations, the government, associations, clubs and unions in your quest for funding
  • Capital Campaigns: Links to articles about running a campaign from start to finish
  • Online Fundraising: How your nonprofit can use its Web site as a strategic tool to further its mission.
  • Code of Ethics: Online philanthropic practices

http://www.grantstation.com/grantstation/index.asp


GRANTS.GOV

Grants.gov is THE single access point for over 1,000 grant programs offered by all Federal grant-making agencies. On December 19, 2005, two sites became one: fedgrants.gov merged with grants.gov, simplifying your search for federal grants.

Links on the Grants.gov home page are divided into two easy-to-understand columns: Find Grant Opportunities and Apply for Grants. For a quick check of what's new, look in the left margin for links titled Grant Opportunities (posted within the last 7 days), and Grant Application Packages.

http://www.grants.gov


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