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Ford Foundation

posted by admin on Feb 2

Category:	Economic Empowerment, Education, Community Improvement, Financial Literacy
Potential Funder	Ford Foundation
Deadline	Applications are considered throughout the year. Normally applicants, within six weeks receive indication whether proposals are within program interests and are being considered for a grant the approval process includes meetings, site visits, grant negotiations, administrative and legal review – this is generally completed with three months, depending on the complexity of the project.
Website	website here
Ineligible	Inelgible activities include undergraduate scholarships, grants for personal needs or business assistance, health care, vehicle purchase, student loan repayment and scientific inventions, after-school programs, athletic leagues, orphanages or elder care.
Eligibility	Nonprofits (501c3) are eligible to apply
Criteria	Asset Building and Community Development; Peace and Social Justice; and Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom
Past Award Recipients	Bay Area Video Coalition, Inc. $100,000 (Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom) To create a regional network of school- and community-based training sites utilizing the coalition's comprehensive youth media training and development model; Acorn Housing Corporation, Inc $100,000 (Finance & Economic Security) To create and pilot a proactive mortgage delinquency consulting program with major mortgage services to reduce foreclosures among low and moderate income homeowners. Consumer Federation of America $75,000 (Assets) For a demonstration campaign in Cleveland to promote savings among the least affluent and to evaluate the effectiveness of this strategy for building assets

Ford Foundation

Category: Economic Empowerment, Education, Community Improvement, Financial Literacy

Potential Funder Ford Foundation

Deadline Applications are considered throughout the year. Normally applicants, within six weeks receive indication whether proposals are within program interests and are being considered for a grant the approval process includes meetings, site visits, grant negotiations, administrative and legal review – this is generally completed with three months, depending on the complexity of the project.

Website website here

Ineligible Inelgible activities include undergraduate scholarships, grants for personal needs or business assistance, health care, vehicle purchase, student loan repayment and scientific inventions, after-school programs, athletic leagues, orphanages or elder care.

Eligibility Nonprofits (501c3) are eligible to apply

Criteria Asset Building and Community Development; Peace and Social Justice; and Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom

Past Award Recipients Bay Area Video Coalition, Inc. $100,000 (Knowledge, Creativity and Freedom) To create a regional network of school- and community-based training sites utilizing the coalition's comprehensive youth media training and development model; Acorn Housing Corporation, Inc $100,000 (Finance & Economic Security) To create and pilot a proactive mortgage delinquency consulting program with major mortgage services to reduce foreclosures among low and moderate income homeowners. Consumer Federation of America $75,000 (Assets) For a demonstration campaign in Cleveland to promote savings among the least affluent and to evaluate the effectiveness of this strategy for building assets

Posted in Arts and Culture, Community Improvement, Economic Empowerment, Education, Financial Literacy, Workforce Development

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Prudential Foundation

posted by admin on Feb 1

Category:	Education and Economic Development
Potential Funder	Prudential Foundation
Deadline	Receives and review proposals throughout the year. Grants that exceed $200,000 must be approved by the Board of Trustees, which meets three times a year. Foundation will try to respond to applications within 60 days.
Website	website here
Ineligible	Veterans, labor, religious, athletic, or fraternal groups—except when these groups provide needed services to the community at large, direct grants or scholarships to individuals, general operating funds for single-disease health groups, and goodwill advertising and fundraising events (such as dinners and walkathons).
Eligibility	Nonprofits (501c3) are eligible to apply
Criteria	Education emphasis is placed on systemic school reform; improving leadership skills for education stakeholders; increasing parental involvement and community engagement; providing opportunities for arts education and youth development programs. Economic Development initiatives that increase employment opportunities by strengthening job skills, creating jobs through business development, and promoting neighborhood development activities. Programs may involve workforce development and increasing entrepreneurship through training and access to capital. In addition, the Foundation promotes creation of decent, affordable housing.
Past Award Recipients	YouthBuild Newark, Inc. NJ to offer job training education, counseling and leadership development to unemployed out of school youth and young adults. $150,000
Grant Award Range	$250.00 -

Prudential Foundation

Category: Education and Economic Development

Potential Funder Prudential Foundation

Deadline Receives and review proposals throughout the year. Grants that exceed $200,000 must be approved by the Board of Trustees, which meets three times a year. Foundation will try to respond to applications within 60 days.

Website website here

Ineligible Veterans, labor, religious, athletic, or fraternal groups—except when these groups provide needed services to the community at large, direct grants or scholarships to individuals, general operating funds for single-disease health groups, and goodwill advertising and fundraising events (such as dinners and walkathons).

Eligibility Nonprofits (501c3) are eligible to apply

Criteria Education emphasis is placed on systemic school reform; improving leadership skills for education stakeholders; increasing parental involvement and community engagement; providing opportunities for arts education and youth development programs. Economic Development initiatives that increase employment opportunities by strengthening job skills, creating jobs through business development, and promoting neighborhood development activities. Programs may involve workforce development and increasing entrepreneurship through training and access to capital. In addition, the Foundation promotes creation of decent, affordable housing.

Past Award Recipients YouthBuild Newark, Inc. NJ to offer job training education, counseling and leadership development to unemployed out of school youth and young adults. $150,000

Grant Award Range $250.00 -

Posted in Arts and Culture, Community Improvement, Economic Empowerment, Education, Housing, Workforce Development

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Hitachi Foundation

posted by admin on Feb 1

Category: Corporate Foundation	Economic Empowerment, Community Development
Potential Funder	Hitachi Foundation
Deadline	Online inquiry system for nonprofit organizations to send information about project ideas and will receive response as to whether project meets criteria for further consideration. If the idea meshes with the priorities of the Business and Communities Grants Program, your organization may be invited to submit a concept paper or a complete proposal.
Website	website here
Ineligible	The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, for-profit businesses or for business start-ups or expansions.
Eligibility	Support is limited to nonprofit organizations 501 (C) (3) in the United States.
Criteria	Primary focus for the Foundation is to improve the ability of economically isolated people to work, earn living wages, and/or accumulate assets. Local projects should serve high poverty areas or communities as evidenced by poverty rates or other indicators of need. Will give priority consideration to projects that: leverage our support with other funding sources; are replicable or have a model that can be brought to scale; and/or focus on small to medium sized businesses in the targeted sectors
Past Award Recipients	Examples of funded projects: East New York Planning Group, Brooklyn, NY - Used community gardens and vacant, city-owned land to create a skills training and micro enterprise development program for community gardeners and youth while preserving scarce open space. Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, New Bedford, MA - Established the Fishing Industry Cooperative Enterprises (FICE), a worker-owned and operated aquaculture-hydroponics operation to work with displaced fishermen and their families. Boggs Rural Life Center, Keysville, GA - Established a Center for Integrated Rural Development (CIRD) and implemented a solid waste management program as a demonstration resource recovery and economic development mechanism.
Grant Award Range	Business and Communities - $20,000 - $150,000

Hitachi Foundation

Category: Corporate Foundation Economic Empowerment, Community Development

Potential Funder Hitachi Foundation

Deadline Online inquiry system for nonprofit organizations to send information about project ideas and will receive response as to whether project meets criteria for further consideration. If the idea meshes with the priorities of the Business and Communities Grants Program, your organization may be invited to submit a concept paper or a complete proposal.

Website website here

Ineligible The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, for-profit businesses or for business start-ups or expansions.

Eligibility Support is limited to nonprofit organizations 501 (C) (3) in the United States.

Criteria Primary focus for the Foundation is to improve the ability of economically isolated people to work, earn living wages, and/or accumulate assets. Local projects should serve high poverty areas or communities as evidenced by poverty rates or other indicators of need. Will give priority consideration to projects that: leverage our support with other funding sources; are replicable or have a model that can be brought to scale; and/or focus on small to medium sized businesses in the targeted sectors

Past Award Recipients Examples of funded projects: East New York Planning Group, Brooklyn, NY - Used community gardens and vacant, city-owned land to create a skills training and micro enterprise development program for community gardeners and youth while preserving scarce open space. Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massachusetts, New Bedford, MA - Established the Fishing Industry Cooperative Enterprises (FICE), a worker-owned and operated aquaculture-hydroponics operation to work with displaced fishermen and their families. Boggs Rural Life Center, Keysville, GA - Established a Center for Integrated Rural Development (CIRD) and implemented a solid waste management program as a demonstration resource recovery and economic development mechanism.

Grant Award Range Business and Communities - $20,000 - $150,000

Posted in Community Improvement, Economic Empowerment, Education, Financial Literacy, Workforce Development

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Staples Foundation

posted by admin on Feb 1

Category: Corporate Foundation	Economic Empowerment
Potential Funder	Staples Foundation
Deadline	Proposals must be submitted between February 29 and March 14 for awards made in May 2008 — Proposals must be submitted between June 2 and June 16 for awards made in September 2008
Website	website here
Ineligible	Public schools without 501(c)(3) status, Proposals from organizations located in Alaska and Hawaii, Capital campaigns, Athletic teams/events. Fiscal sponsors, Government agencies, Substance abuse agencies, Individuals, Educational loans, Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, or national origin, International organizations, Travel expenses or fees for conferences or conventions, Political organizations, Books, research papers or articles in professional journals, Medical research projects or medical procedures for individuals, Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in a significant project that benefits a broad base of the community, Fraternal organizations, veterans' organizations, professional associations, and similar membership groups, Public or commercial broadcasting program.
Eligibility	Have a nonprofit tax-exempt classification under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Criteria	Focus on job skills and education
Past Award Recipients	Boys and Girls Clubs Jobs for Youth,— Chicago, IL, The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc. — Boston, MA, House of Peace & Education, Inc. — Gardner, MA
Grant Award Range	Most grants awarded are in the $5,000-$25,000 range.

Staples Foundation

Category: Corporate Foundation Economic Empowerment

Potential Funder Staples Foundation

Deadline Proposals must be submitted between February 29 and March 14 for awards made in May 2008 — Proposals must be submitted between June 2 and June 16 for awards made in September 2008

Website website here

Ineligible Public schools without 501(c)(3) status, Proposals from organizations located in Alaska and Hawaii, Capital campaigns, Athletic teams/events. Fiscal sponsors, Government agencies, Substance abuse agencies, Individuals, Educational loans, Organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, gender, or national origin, International organizations, Travel expenses or fees for conferences or conventions, Political organizations, Books, research papers or articles in professional journals, Medical research projects or medical procedures for individuals, Religious organizations, unless they are engaged in a significant project that benefits a broad base of the community, Fraternal organizations, veterans' organizations, professional associations, and similar membership groups, Public or commercial broadcasting program.

Eligibility Have a nonprofit tax-exempt classification under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Criteria Focus on job skills and education

Past Award Recipients Boys and Girls Clubs Jobs for Youth,— Chicago, IL, The Center for Teen Empowerment, Inc. — Boston, MA, House of Peace & Education, Inc. — Gardner, MA

Grant Award Range Most grants awarded are in the $5,000-$25,000 range.

Posted in Community Improvement, Economic Empowerment, Education, Financial Literacy, Workforce Development

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