FOUNDATION/GRANTS

CONTENTS:
Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF)
The Bingham Program
Durfee Foundation

CHRISTOPHER REEVE PARALYSIS FOUNDATION (CRPF)


Founded in 1999, this philanthropy arose as a merger of the American Paralysis Association and the Christopher Reeve Foundation. Spinal cord injury research, finding a cure for paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury and helping people with "central nervous system" disabilities are the main interests of this foundation.

According to their mission statement:

The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF), a national non-profit organization, encourages and supports research to develop effective treatments and a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders. CRPF also allocates a portion of its resources to fund organizations that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

For more information, visit:

http://www.paralysis.org

THE BINGHAM PROGRAM


Based in Boston and established in 1932, the Bingham Program is a healthcare collaborative managed by the New England Medical Center. The program funds grants in three key areas: health profession development, community health programs and public health policy development. Grants range from around $5,000-$90,000.

Visit their homepage to read their mission statement, view recent grants and review proposal submission guidelines.

http://www.megrants.org/BProgram.htm

DURFEE FOUNDATION


Over its lifetime, the Durfee Foundation has given $13 million to various arts, cultural, historical and educational grantees in Southern California. The foundation has an interesting mix of programs that offer artistic and musical fellowships as well as sabbatical programs for stressed-out nonprofit leaders in LA County.

Their community fund helps non-profit start-ups make the volunteer-to-staff transition. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, but will accept a one-page letter outlining your organization, its goals and services.

http://www.durfee.org/index.html

Charles Lowe