May 2008
Internet Prospector

Corporations/Foundations

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AMERICAN LEGACY FOUNDATION: FIGHTING TOBACCO USE

Tobacco is our nation's leading cause of preventable death, and yet, according to the American Legacy Foundation, the tobacco industry spends more than $24 million every day to advertise, market and promote its deadly and addictive products. Every day tobacco kills 1,200 Americans, and, sadly, 2,000 children begin to smoke every day. The foundation's Web site illustrates the problem with "tobacco maps" that show the prevalence, attitudes, restrictions and cessation rates of smoking.

The American Legacy Foundation supports projects that advance creative, promising solutions to remedy the harm caused by tobacco use in America. The deadline for letters of intent for its Small Innovative Grants program is fast approaching.

Deadline for letters of intent: May 23, 2008

http://www.americanlegacy.org/1710.aspx


NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (NAA) FOUNDATION: STUDENT NEWSPAPERS

The NAA Foundation encourages middle and high schools to partner with professional newspapers to seek funding to start or revitalize student newspapers, whether online or in print. Schools are also encouraged to seek a university or college as an additional partner.

Up to 12 partnerships will be funded in 2008-2009. Each partnership may receive up to $5,000 in year one, plus an additional $2,500 in year two.

Deadline: May 16, 2008

http://www.naafoundation.org/Home/NAAFoundation/ScholasticPress/PartnershipGrants.aspx


MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESESEARCH

The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is currently accepting pre-proposals for several 2008 programs. The MJFF Rapid Response Innovation Awards have no application deadline. Qualified applicants will need to submit proposals quickly for research in these areas:

  • Developing and Validating Web-based Clinical Assessments for Parkinson's Disease
  • Improving Delivery of Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics to the Brain
  • Therapeutics Development Initiative - Academic Track
  • Therapeutics Development Initiative - Industry Track

**Deadline: Various dates in May**

http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms.cfm


MONTANA PRESERVATION ALLIANCE: ENDANGERED PROPERTIES

The J.M. Kaplan Fund of New York City has provided funding to assist in preserving the heritage of Montana's industrial past. This summer, grants of $5,000 to $25,000 will be made to community groups and owners to help stabilize and restore some of the most important and threatened buildings and structures in the state. Non-industrial structures will not be considered for this project. Grants will be awarded for brick and mortar expenses and must be matched 1:1 with cash or in-kind work.

Deadline: May 23, 2008

http://www.preservemontana.org/kaplangrant.html


LORAX CHALLENGE: SAVE THE PLANET

This is an opportunity for young people between the ages of 12 and 20 to turn their ideas for saving the planet into reality. Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Ashoka's Youth Venture and Earth Island Institute are inviting teams to create action plans for their earth-saving ideas.

Each team (at least two members) must be youth-created, led and managed. The plan must have clear and attainable goals and include a budget. Team members must have the commitment to lead their venture. Selected teams will win up to $1,000, and high school students will be eligible to win a trip to the University of Florida for a weekend of educational activities and fun.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

http://genv.net/en-us/lorax


MATTEL: PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN

Mattel and the Mattel Children's Foundation are continuing their Domestic Grantmaking Program. Charitable organizations that effectively serve children in the United States may be eligible for grants of $5,000 to $25,000. Funds may be used for specific programs or for general operating costs. Programs should directly impact children with demonstrated needs -- physical, financial, emotional and health-related.

Deadline: July 15, 2008. Applicants notified by October 15, 2008

http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_grantmaking.asp


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