February 2008
Internet Prospector

Corporations/Foundations

CONTENTS:


MEDTRONIC FOUNDATION: HEART RESCUE PROGRAM

According to recent studies, a victim of sudden cardiac arrest is twice as likely to survive with bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but that laypersons perform CPR in only one out of four cases. It has also been found that children aged nine and above show high quality overall performance after being trained in life support techniques.

This being the case, the Medtronic Foundation has announced new grant guidelines for its Heart Rescue Program. In 2008, priority will be given to school programs that educate students about sudden cardiac arrest and prepare them to act in an emergency. Grants will go to schools, school districts, government agencies and nonprofit organizations for new initiatives that demonstrate effective training programs or emergency response planning.

Grants range from $5,000 to $30,000 per year.

Deadline: February 15, 2008

http://www.medtronic.com/foundation/programs_hr.html


CATALOGUE FOR PHILANTHROPY

The goal of the Catalogue for Philanthropy is to raise the visibility of effective nonprofits in the Greater Washington, D.C. area, and to introduce new potential donors to new charities. Check the requirements on the Web site to see if your organization is eligible to apply for inclusion in the catalogue. All applicants must first be registered with Guidestar. You'll find help with this on the Web site.

Deadline: February 22, 2008

http://www.catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org/applynow/index.html


TONY HAWK FOUNDATION: SKATE PARKS

The mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to help fund and promote high quality, free public skate parks in low-income areas with high populations of "at risk" youth. Local skaters are to be involved in the design process and a strong grass-roots commitment to the park must be demonstrated. Rather than over-regulating or restricting the use of the park, skaters are encouraged to look after their own safety and the safety of others.

Deadline: Midnight, March 1, 2008

http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/grant_application.asp


MOTOROLA FOUNDATION: INNOVATION GENERATION

By sparking a love of science, Motorola and the Motorola Foundation hope to inspire the next generation of inventors. The focus is on innovative, hands-on programs that teach creative problem-solving skills in science, math, engineering and technology. Priority is given to programs in communities where Motorola has an employee presence: Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania and Texas.

Deadline: Apply online by March 1, 2008

http://www.motorola.com/content.jsp?globalObjectId=8153


CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE (CHCI)

A national campaign is underway to recruit Hispanic students and young professionals for CHCI's nationally recognized leadership programs.

  • Public Policy Fellowship Program for college graduates: 
    This program provides national hands-on public policy experience in a congressional office, federal agency, nonprofit or corporate setting. Travel, healthcare and a $2,200 monthly stipend are provided.

    Deadline: March 1, 2008

  • Graduate and Young Professional Fellowship Program:
    These fellowships offer experience in the underserved public policy areas of health, housing, law and international affairs. The program is open to Latino applicants with graduate degrees or three years of professional experience in a policy field. The program includes a nine-month fellowship and placement in a legislative subcommittee office, federal agency, national nonprofit advocacy organization or corporate office. The international affairs fellowship includes three months abroad in Mexico or Spain from May to July.

    Deadline: March 1, 2008

  • Need-based scholarships for Hispanic students are available to undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in two- or four- year accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA, leadership potential and a history of demonstrated commitment to community and public service.

    Deadline: April 16, 2008

  • Current College students: Check with CHCI for information on the next funding cycle for the Congressional Internship Program. 

http://www.chci.org/


INTERNATIONAL REPORTING PROJECT (IRP)

Several journalism programs are currently open for application through the International Reporting Project:

  • Gatekeeper Editors' Trip to Uganda: May 3-15, 2008, for up to 12 editors and producers interested in learning more about Uganda and East Africa.

    Deadline: March 10, 2008.

  • Four IRP fellowships to U.S. journalists to carry out a project reporting from any country in the world outside the United States. Among the projects is the "IRP/Frontline World Fellowship" for video journalists, with additional support from the PBS program FRONTLINE/World and a chance for the story to appear on the program's broadcast.

    Deadline: April 1, 2008

  • IRP/Stanley Foundation Fellowships for U.S. journalists whose proposals focus on reporting projects in one of the following areas: South Africa, Russia, Japan, the European Union or any member country of the EU.

    Deadline: April 1, 2008

http://www.internationalreportingproject.org/


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