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Nonprofit Websites of Interest
Local Foundations to Check Out
Chester County Community Foundation -- http://www.chescocf.org (On-Going Grants)
Chester County Fund for Women and Girls -- http://www.ccwomenandgirls.org
Delaware County Community Foundation -- http://www.delcocf.org
Lancaster County Community Foundation --http://www.lancastercountyfoundation.org
The Pew Charitable Trusts -- http://www.pewtrusts.org
The Philadelphia Foundation -– http://www.philafound.org (On-Going Grants)
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation -- http://www.pchf1.org
William Penn Foundation -- http://www.williampennfoundation.org
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The grant and award information is provided as-is, with no warranty with respect to its accuracy or completeness. Although all information is verified before being posted on our website, the funder can change grant and award information as well as the links. The remainder of the page is divided into:
Information Technology Related Grants
On-Going Grant Opportunities
Grant and Award Opportunities with Deadlines
Information Technology Related Grants
Adobe
Adobe’s Software Donation Program allows schools and nonprofits/NGOs to request a maximum of four individually titled software products or one bundled software package per year.
Application Guidelines: http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/software.html
Chase and Facebook
Chase Community Giving: You Decide What Matters, a grassroots campaign to inspire a new way of corporate Philanthropy.
Application Guidelines: http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/
Google Grants
Google Grants program empowers nonprofit organizations to achieve their goals by helping them promote their websites via advertising on Google.
Application Guidelines: http://www.google.com/grants/
Microsoft
Microsoft’s NGO (nongovernmental organizations) Connection website. Access is provided to resources that help Software Grants and Products, Help and Training and Discussion Forums.
Application Guidelines: http://www.microsoft.com/About/CorporateCitizenship/CommunityInvestment/NGO/en/us/default.mspx
On-Going Grants
Allstate Foundation – Safe Communities, Economic Empowerment and Tolerance Grants
The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs in the following focus areas: 1) Safe and vital communities; 2) Economic empowerment; and 3) Tolerance, inclusion and diversity.
Application Guidelines: http://www.allstate.com/foundation/funding-guidelines.aspx
AT&T
Supports community-based programs and organizations that address educational, cultural, and social issues affecting the quality of life in the communities.
Application Guidelines: http://www.wireless.att.com/about/community-support/index.jsp
Best Buy Recycling Grant Program
The Best Buy Recycling Grant Program provides support to help increase the consumer electronics recycling opportunities available in communities across the country. Grants are from $500 to $1,500. These grants are designed to defray costs for events already planned.
Application Guidelines: http://www.bbycommunications.com/crnew/recycling.asp
BLOCKBUSTER
Support organizations which impact children/families, reflect a film/video focus or fulfill specific company operating objectives related to diversity and employment.
Application Guidelines: http://www.blockbuster.com/corporate?articleId=1082958
Campbell Soup
Foundation
- Community Support Grant
The
Campbell Soup Foundation is
providing grants to local
champions where Campbell Soup
Company employees live and work.
Application Guidelines: http://www.campbellsoupcompany.com/Foundation.aspx
Citizens Bank Foundation: Charitable Grants Program
Focuses is on nonprofit organizations that develop innovative responses to basic human needs, promote affordable housing, encourage community-based services targeted to low- and moderate-income families, support community development initiatives that are catalysts for economically distressed areas, or target new ways to address issues of economic self-sufficiency.
Application Guidelines: http://www.citizensbank.com/community/corporate/grants.aspx#grants
Cisco Corporation
Focuses on areas of education, economic development, and basic human needs.
Application Guidelines: http://www.cisco.com/web/about/ac48/pbi.html
Coca-Cola Foundation Application Deadlines: Quarterly Review
Focuses water stewardship, healthy active lifestyles, community recycling, and education.
Application Guidelines: http://www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html
Comcast Foundation
Focuses on literacy, volunteerism, and youth leadership programs. Established the Comcast Leaders and Achievers® Scholarship Program for outstanding youth in our communities.
Application Guidelines:
http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/foundation/comcastfoundation.html
FedEx Social Responsibility Program
Supports the communities the company serves, including international locations, through charitable contributions, in-kind shipping services, and volunteer services of employees. Core giving areas include: Emergency and Disaster Relief, Pedestrian and Child Safety, Education, and Health and Human Services.
Application Guidelines and Criteria: http://about.fedex.designcdt.com/charitable_contribution_guidelines
KaBOOM! – KaBoom Community Partnership Grants
KaBOOM! is a national nonprofit that envisions a place for children to play within walking distance to local residences in North America. Creates ongoing opportunities for community organizations to build a new playground or skate park.
Application Guidelines: http://kaboom.org/WhatWeDo/Grants/CommunityPartnerBuilds/tabid/80/Default.aspx
Lodestar Foundation
The Lodestar Foundation seeks to maximize the growth and impact of philanthropy through the pursuit of two strategies: (1) to encourage philanthropy, public service and volunteerism; and (2) to encourage and support collaborations, consolidations, mergers and other long-term cooperative activities among nonprofits working in the same area, and to encourage other business practices, in order to increase efficiency and eliminate duplication of efforts.
Application Guidelines: http://www.lodestarfoundation.org/index.html
MetLife Foundation and MetLife
Provide grants to a variety of cultural organizations throughout the country. Support is emphasized for projects with large and diverse audiences that help promote greater understanding among different cultures. In addition, grants are made for arts education initiatives that contribute to the development of young people.
Application Guidelines: http://espanol.metlife.com/Applications/Corporate/WPS/CDA/PageGenerator/0,4773,P291,00.html
Microsoft
Application Guidelines: http://www.microsoft.com/industry/publicsector/grants.mspx
Application Guidelines: http://www.microsoft.com/about/corporatecitizenship/citizenship/giving/apply/default.mspx
Motorola Enterprise Mobility
Motorola Enterprise Mobility business awards two types of grants: Community and Diversity Grants. Through our grants program, Symbol funds innovative educational programs in academic institutions and community organizations with special consideration given to programs that promote Math, Science, Engineering and Technology. The Diversity Grants must target one or more of the following under-represented groups: African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, People with Disabilities, Gays and Lesbians, Asian Americans, Women and Indigenous/Native populations.
Application Guidelines: http://www.symbol.com/category.php/?category=736
National Geographic Conservation Trust
Funds projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and historical resources. The trust accepts pre-applications throughout the year, but they should be submitted at least eight months prior to anticipate field dates.
Application Guidelines: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-programs/conservation-trust-application.html
Focuses on creating responsible pet owners, reducing the number of animals euthanized, rescuing animals in crisis and rehabilitating undesirable behaviors in pets to keep them in a loving home.
Application Guidelines: http://www.petco.com/Content/Content.aspx?PC=welfareapplication&Nav=384
Project Management Institute Educational Foundation (PMIEF) -- Application Deadline: September 1, 2009.
Provides resources to foster the development and advancement of project management knowledge, as well as to advance the awareness and understanding of project management as a profession.
Application Guidelines: http://www.pmi.org/pmief/
The Prudential Foundation
Provides grants focusing on education, economic development, and civic infrastructure.
Application Guidelines: http://www.prudential.com/view/page/public/12334
Sony USA Foundation
Focuses on several distinct areas: arts education, arts and culture, health and human services, civic and community outreach, education, and volunteerism. For more information, go to:
Application Guidelines: http://www.sony.com/SCA/philanthropy/guidelines.shtml
The Teaching with Primary Sources Program
Eastern Regional Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) Progarm is currently accepting proposals for the integration of primary sources in K-12 education, existing pre-service and graduate-level education curriculum and teacher professional development programs. Cultural institutions and other community organizations may be partners within these programs. Grants from $5,000 to $15,000.
Application Guidelines: http://www.loc.gov/teachers/tps/
Rosie's For All Kids Foundation
Grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping disadvantaged children and low-income families. The majority of the Foundation's grants are made through the Early Childhood Care and Education program.
Online eligibility quiz and online application: http://www.forallkids.org/site69d7.html?module=article&pageid=56
Walgreens Corporate Contribution Program
Provides grants to organizations that focus on access to health and wellness in their communities, pharmacy education programs and mentoring initiatives, civic and community outreach, and emergency and disaster relief. The largest share grants budget is allocated to programs that address the health needs of community residents.
Application Guidelines: http://www.walgreens.com/images/pdfs/diversity/ContributionGuidelinesBrochure2008.pdf
Wal-Mart Foundation – Walmart Store and Sam’s Club Giving Program
Supports programs and initiatives addressing education, workforce development, economic sustainability, and health and wellness. Grant awards range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Application Guidelines: http://walmartstores.com/CommunityGiving/8916.aspx
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As of May 1, 2010 -- Grant opportunities will added/removed monthly
Home Depot Building Healthy Communities Grant Program -- Application Deadlines for 2010 are June 15, September 15, and December 15, 2010. Grants support community improvement projects that include activities such as construction or refurbishment of affordable or transitional housing; building, rebuilding, painting, or refurbishing; increasing energy efficiency or sustainability; landscaping or planting of native trees; community facility improvements; and the development and/or improvement of green spaces. Grants of up to $2,500 are made in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools or materials.
Application Guidelines: http://corporate.homedepot.com/wps/portal/Grants