CORPORATIONS/FOUNDATIONS
CONTENTS:
- American Academy of Dermatology: Shade Structure Grant
- Bikes Belong
- Kresge Foundation Updates
- National Film Preservation Foundation
- Union Pacific Foundation
- Verizon Foundation
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY: SHADE STRUCTURE GRANT
Heading into another hot Tucson summer, I can appreciate the importance of this grant opportunity. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), with support from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company, awards grants of $8,000 for permanent shade structures to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas. The program is open to nonprofits and educational institutions serving children and teenagers ages 18 and under.
The deadline for applications is March 5, 2008. This extended lead-time allows AAD members to work with local schools and organizations to develop sun-safe programs and initiatives. To be considered for a grant, a group must first be sponsored by an AAD dermatologist.
http://www.aad.org/public/News/2008+Shade+Structure+Program.htm
Bikes Belong is the national coalition of bicycle suppliers and retailers working together to "put more people on bicycles more often." Through grassroots grants, promotions and the group's national leadership, its members work to make bicycling safe, convenient and fun. Grants provide support for paths, trails, parks and advocacy initiatives to help create "great places to ride" in communities across the U.S.
Bikes Belong is sponsored by members of the American bicycle industry. It is not a foundation and does not have an endowment. Applicant groups can request grants of up to $10,000 -- or more, in very limited cases. About 15 awards are made per year. Deadlines for the last two funding cycles in 2007 are August 27 and November 26.
http://bikesbelong.org/page.cfm?PageID=21
The Kresge Foundation's mission is to strengthen nonprofit organizations that advance the well-being of humanity. To this end, Kresge is "now building on, and out from, its well-established tradition of capital challenge grants." Kresge's president and CEO, Rip Rapson, articulates the basic "qualities" they hope will guide the foundation's future work, noting that each of them represents a departure -- large or small -- from Kresge's traditional focus and methods:
- The first quality is private philanthropy's ability to take a holistic, long-term view.
- Private foundations have the opportunity to use the full range of tools at their disposal.
- Philanthropy provides the freedom to take risks -- to innovate and truly transform.
- Private philanthropy is able to invest in underrepresented people and causes.
Rapson briefly explains these points in April's issue of The President's Corner on the Web site. He notes that Kresge has measured itself against these four qualities, and concluded that an adjustment is in order.
How will these changes impact grant seekers? Access the link below and read the final paragraph. Some major modifications are revealed in just a few sentences. Kresge is now working to develop these ideas. Progress will be reported in subsequent columns.
http://www.kresge.org/content/displaycontent.aspx?CID=19
In a Bentz Whaley Webinar, Bobbie Strand reported that, among other positive developments, Kresge will fund more than the building or refurbishing of facilities, will no longer require grants to come at the midpoint of the campaign, will not require recipients to match grants, and will consider support for programs, administration and other activities.
NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION (NFPF)
The NFPF offers several types of grants to help public and nonprofit institutions preserve and provide public access to American "orphan films." What is an orphan film? The term refers to "all manner of films outside of the commercial mainstream" -- public domain materials, home movies, outtakes, unreleased films, underground works, test reels, independent documentaries, experimental pieces, student works and much, much more.
The next deadline is for the Partnership Grants program -- preservation services (valued from $3,000-$5,000) donated by labs and post-production houses. Registration deadline is June 15, and the application deadline, July 20, 2007. Other grant programs, with awards ranging from $15,000-$50,000, have different deadlines throughout the year.
Grants are made possible through the National Film Preservation Foundation Act of 2005, the support of the Library of Congress, and the contributions of public-spirited donors.
http://www.filmpreservation.org/sm_index.html
Union Pacific Foundation has set aside a limited amount of funding for organizations in Union Pacific communities. The foundation favors the following:
- Organizations and activities that improve and enrich the quality of life in the community
- Creation of wider opportunities for enjoyment and participation in the visual and performing arts
- Health and human services
Unsolicited requests from formal educational institutions such as universities and colleges are not accepted. Be sure to read the long list of other restrictions before applying. There is a preliminary (online) application process to declare your intention to apply for funding. If the foundation is interested in pursuing your grant request, it will send you a link to access the application form. Full applications must be submitted online by August 15, 2007.
http://www.up.com/found/grants.shtml
Verizon offers a number of resources and funding opportunities. You'll find initiatives that contribute to the safety and well being of families, domestic violence prevention, literacy and scholarships. Verizon is also proactively developing technologies for persons with disabilities and for improving access to healthcare.
http://foundation.verizon.com/02005.shtml
Find information on more grants through the foundation's news link:
http://foundation.verizon.com/cybergrants/plsql/vznadmin.vz_www.news_archive?x_type=news_archive
In addition, there is Verizon's premier Thinkfinity program for improving educational attainment:
http://www.thinkfinity.org/home.aspx
Thinkfinity (formerly MarcoPolo) provides high quality, standards-based classroom resources created or reviewed by the Thinkfinity Partners, a group of leading national and international education organizations. If you're an educator, you'll want to search the more than 55,000 free, online resources for every K-12 academic discipline.
Visit Verizon Foundation's Web site and take time to explore the resources and funding possibilities. Enter your zip code to learn what's happening in your area.
Beverly Goodwin
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