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Grants and Funding

Funding Opportunities
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Local Funders

Use this section to find funding opportunities that exclusively accept applications from organizations located in Florida. Read each grant's eligibilty guidelines for more information.

Statewide

Florida Literacy Coalition Grants and Initiatives
For more information about each opportunity, please explore the following pages on our website:


Able Trust
This trust offers grants for nonprofits serving disabled adults. The Strategic Employment Grant Initiative is an opportunity for applicants to present to The Able Trust a complex three-year initiative to prepare and place individuals with disabilities into employment and to develop relationships with employers in their community for that purpose.
Contact:     888-838-ABLE   (toll-free in Florida)   850-224-4493 Voice or TDD

New grant guidelines and application opportunities TBA.


ALDI Smart Kids
ALDI partners with organizations that make a positive impact on kids' health and wellness through education, arts, athletics, or any other program that inspires them to be active and healthy. Requests for funding through the online system should be between $100-$5,000. Applications are accepted between Feb. 1 - Dec. 15 annually.


Altrusa International Foundation
A local Altrusa Club completes a one page application based on the project and need of the literacy program. Altrusa is supportive of various literacy activities.

Contact: altrusa@altrusa.com | 312-427-4410


Community Libraries in Caring
This program assists small, rural public libraries to improve library collections and services, improve adult and family literacy and develop the economic viability in targeted counties and communities.
Contact:   850-245-6620


The Duke Energy Foundation
The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on giving back to the communities they work with (including 29 counties in Florida) by focusing on the environment, economic development (including skills and workforce development), education, and community vitality.


Education Grants - Philanthropy News Digest
Philanthropy News Digest publishes RFPs and notices of awards as a free service for U.S.-based grant-making organizations and nonprofits.


Florida Department of Education: 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The purpose of the Title IV, Part B, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC) program is to provide federal funds to establish or expand community learning centers that operate during out-of-school hours with three specific purposes; to provide tutoring opportunities in core subjects, offer positive youth development activities, and offer families of students opportunities related to literacy and educational development.

Current RFP cycle is closed. Check back for next year's RFP deadlines.


Florida Department of Education: Adult Education and Family Literacy
These federal funds are authorized under the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act of 1998.  The funds are available to eligible applicants to assist adults in becoming literate, obtaining knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency, obtaining the education skills necessary to become full partners in their children's education, and completing their secondary school education. 

If you have any questions, please call 850-245-9026.

Deadline for 2021-2023 Grant Competition: June 30, 2021


Florida Department of Education: Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program
High schools, school district career centers, charter technical career centers, Florida College System institutions, and other entities authorized to sponsor an apprenticeship or preapprenticeship program may pursue this competitive grant to create new or expand existing apprenticeship and preapprenticeship programs.

Please check back for future grant information.


Florida Humanities Community Project Grants
Community Project Grants provide financial support for the planning and implementation of public humanities programs and resources that meet the needs and interests of local communities. Projects may include lecture series and panel discussions, reading and discussion groups, film series, oral history projects, exhibitions, and the development of cultural resources that complement public programming.

Deadlines: October 4, 2020, January 13, April 14, July 21, and October 12, 2021 at 12 PM EST
Amount: Up to $5,000


Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The six regional priority areas for Gulf Coast’s grants process are revitalize and diversify the regional economy, provide a competitive workforce, strengthen social service delivery, leverage and coordinate the arts, develop social and civic capacity and manage environmental assets. Leveraged and Transformative grants are more than $10,000 will clearly target important regional challenges or opportunities, utilize creative approaches, and provide measurable data to assess their impact. Community grants are $10,000 or less and help nonprofits take on projects that have a positive impact on the community.
 
Community grant requests accepted on a rolling basis and may not exceed $10,000.


The Hagen Foundation
The Hagen Family Foundation (THFF) is a private family foundation established in 1999 that provides financial grants to not-for-profit organizations. THFF favors creative and innovative proposals in the areas of: The Arts; Education; Environment; Religion; Social Services. THFF does not consider contributions to annual drives, capital campaigns, research, or the support of on-going programs. THFF supports organizations nationwide, with special interest in Colorado, Michigan and Florida. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000.


The Jim Moran Foundation
The mission of The Jim Moran Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the youth and families of Florida through the support of innovative programs and opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of the community. Funding focuses include education, elder care programs, family strengthening programs, meaningful after school programs and youth transitional living programs. Grants will primarily be awarded to Broward, Palm Beach and Duval counties.


The Knight Foundation
The Knight Foundation advances journalism in the digital age and invests in the vitality of communities where the Knight brothers owned newspapers. Knight Foundation focuses on projects that promote informed, engaged communities and lead to transformational change.

Deadline: February 1, June 1, and October 15 each year


Library Services and Technology Act Grants
This is a state-based program with a broad mandate to use technology to bring information to people in innovative and effective ways, and to assure that library service is accessible to all, especially those who have difficulty using the library.
Contact:  850-245-6620  


PNC Foundation
The PNC Foundation supports a variety of nonprofit organizations with a special emphasis on those that work to achieve sustainability and touch a diverse population, in particular, those that support early childhood education and/or economic development. Support is given to social services organizations that benefit the health, education, quality of life or provide essential services for low-and moderate-income individuals and families. The PNC Foundation supports job training programs and organizations that provide essential services for their families. PNC provides support for early learning and educational enrichment programs for children in low-and moderate-income families as well as for the construction of community facilities that benefit low-and moderate-income communities.

Eligible Counties: Brevard, Broward, Flagler, Indian River, Martin Miami-Dade, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Volusia.
 
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.


Volunteer Generation Fund - Volunteer Florida
Volunteer Florida exists to endorse volunteerism as a solution to critical issues in Florida. Volunteer Florida's VGF program helps organizations to more effectively recruit, manage, support and retain skills-based volunteers. Skills-based volunteering is a strategic type of volunteerism that expands the impact of community organizations by engaging professionals from all industries, matching their experience, talents and education with the needs of nonprofits. The Volunteer Generation Fund application generally opens in late June or early July.


Wells Fargo - Florida
Locally, Wells Fargo supports nonprofit organizations that keep communities strong, diverse, and vibrant. Their philanthropic giving and community engagement is primarily focused on three areas they have selected as critical for economic advancement: Housing affordability, financial health, and small business growth. Wells Fargo focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations that align with their funding priorities, and may also support specific community needs in areas such as arts and culture, civic engagement, education, environmental, human services, and workforce development.

Deadline varies by category. Please see guidelines for details.

Panhandle

Community Foundation of North Florida
The Community Foundation of North Florida is a non-profit, tax-exempt public charity that promotes and facilitates long-term charitable giving.  Deadline: Ongoing


Pensacola Bay Area IMPACT 100
Each year, IMPACT 100 Pensacola Area, Inc. funds projects with high potential for community impact within five focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Recreation & Preservation, Family and Health & Wellness. Submit Letter of Intent by April 30 annually.

North Florida

The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida focuses on education because they believe accessing and acquiring a quality education is the most important step individuals can take toward achieving self-expression, personal freedom and financial independence. Applications are only accepted for specific fields. View their guidelines to learn more.


Gulf Power Foundation
Gulf Power Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in the communities that Gulf Power Company serves in northwest Florida. Focus areas include prosperity through opportunity: Early Childhood Education, Elementary/Secondary(K-12) Education, Career Readiness (Post-Secondary Success), and Workforce Development. Eligible applicants must be located within or serve at least one county inside Gulf Power's service area: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, Washington, Jackson, or Holmes County.

Applications accepted February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15, annually.

Central Florida

Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Through a combination of financial grants and the volunteer commitment of our employees, this foundation supports nonprofit organizations focused on the education, health, and well-being of the communities where they live and work. The foundation's grant dollars support nonprofit organizations in the following categories: arts & culture, civic & community, education & financial literacy, health & wellness, human services, and United Way. Grant requests are considered if they relate to the Aegon Transamerica Foundation's key focus areas and mission, and are designated for a community where there is a significant company and employee presence.


CDV5 Foundation
This foundation partners with select causes and organizations that are closely aligned with their passions in the following areas: 1) nurturing successful children, 2) fostering stronger families, and 3) cultivating healthier communities. Applications for funding may be submitted at any time and are reviewed quarterly. Submit prior to September 1 to have your request considered before the end of the calendar year.


Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization which administers funds established by individuals, corporations, private foundations, and nonprofit organizations to support the charitable needs of the Tampa Bay area. Program interests of the Foundation include arts and culture, community development, education, emergency services, environment and animals, and health and human services.

The next grant cycle opens on October 13, 2021.


The Couch Family Foundation
The Couch Family Foundation is a private family foundation to enhance the quality of life in the communities of Tampa and Hillsborough County through grants to qualified charitable organizations. The areas of interest include the poor, religious organizations, education, and medical advancement.


Dr. Phillips Charities
The primary focus of Dr. Phillips Charities is to respond to community needs in Orange and Osceola Counties. Proposals that address established areas of interest are given the highest priority. These include; education programs, children and youth services, cultural programs, health or rehabilitative programs and social services. Prospective applicants must submit letter of intent for consideration. Please note that applications are by invite only.

Deadlines: September 3, January 8, May 7, 2021


The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation
The Foundation is operated exclusively for charitable, religious, literary, and other exempt purposes. They have made grants for challenge and development purposes, construction and renovation, equipment and expansion of functions, pilot projects and seed start-up of new programs, and study or planning grants to determine feasibility and market. Over 50% of their grants are on a challenge or match basis, either "pay-as-matched" or "all-or-nothing." Grants are awarded to organizations located and/or operating within the Orlando MSA of Orange, Seminole, Osceola and Lake Counties, Florida. Grants range from $5,000 - $50,000.


Orange County/City of Orlando Citizens’ Review Panel
Open to all local health and human services nonprofit agencies located and offering services in Orange County This category is open to all local health and human services 501(c) 3 nonprofit agencies located and offering services in Orange County. Agencies must have provided services for at least one year and meet all other funding eligibility requirements to be considered for funding. This category is also for all agencies that have received RFP funding in the previous fiscal year, who would like to reapply in the competitive process for continued funding.

The 2020 funding cycle is now closed. Check back later for future deadlines.


Orlando Mayor’s Matching Grant
Since 1994, the City of Orlando has provided citizens and residents with the Mayor’s Matching Grant Program. This program provides grant funds to neighborhood associations, schools and non-profit organizations to plan and implement projects that address neighborhood needs, improve education, and build community pride. The Mayor and City Commissioners believe in the power and creativity of its citizens to address challenges, build community and develop relationships with fellow neighbors, community partners, and local businesses through the Mayor’s Matching Grants.
 
Applications accepted on a year-round basis.


The Seminole County Public Schools Foundation Grants for Great Ideas
The Grants Committee will place an emphasis on grant projects in the following subject areas: literacy, energy (solar and alternative) education and awareness, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and the arts. The grant projects should address school and district goals, i.e. Sunshine State Standards and/or SI Plan, and should motivate and encourage creative and innovative educational programs. Awards are presently funded up to $500 for classroom projects or up to $1,500 for grade level or school-wide projects.

South Florida

Cape Coral Community Foundation
The Cape Coral Community Foundation supports the public well-being and aims to improve the quality of life in the greater Cape Coral community. The Foundation offers funding for a wide array of projects but generally does not offer funding for travel, training/seminars, staff salaries and/or general operating expenses. The program must be beneficial to the community, an innovative response to community needs and a non-duplication of efforts.
 
Deadline: July 10 annually


Community Foundation of Broward
The Community Foundation of Broward provides grants and funding to organizations that support residents in Broward County. Their current priorities are middle school education, civic entrepreneurship, arts integration, and nonprofit leadership.


Community Foundation of Sarasota Adult Learner Scholarships
Scholarship funds provide opportunities for students 24 years of age or older along the West Coast of Florida pursuing or planning to pursue further education at an accredited university, community college, technical school, or certification program. These funds are diverse, fulfilling the wishes of donors, both living and deceased, who want to provide needed financial support to promising scholars. Applicants must be a resident of Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, or Charlotte counties.

View all nonprofit community grants.


Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation
Since 1963, the Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation has assisted qualifying, exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in achieving charitable goals. The areas of concentration have been cultural, educational, health and human services, and youth activities. Programs must benefit residents in Miami-Dade County. Applications are accepted throughout each year.


Health Foundation of South Florida
Health Foundation affords two opportunities during the year for public and nonprofit organizations to apply for grant support. The Foundation accepts requests for grants ranging from one to two years in duration. Grants are available for project planning, direct services, organizational capacity building, and strategies designed to improve public policy in the areas of health and health education.


The Lattner Foundation
The areas of interest are Education, Environment, Health & Social Services, Arts & Humanities, and religion, including Christian organizations that provide Health & Social Services. They wish to make a significant difference by supporting creative and innovative programs that encourage hope and personal responsibility in our chosen areas of giving. We will look for projects which advance solutions and inspire others to contribute. Organizations in Palm Beach County are eligible for this grant.

Deadlines: March 1 and September 1 annually


Palm Healthcare Foundation
Palm Healthcare Foundation is the leading public healthcare foundation in Palm Beach County. They bring the community together to identify common goals and implement transformative healthcare solutions. They invest in the people and organizations that make our healthcare system stronger.


Publix Charities
Publix Super Markets Charities supports various types of nonprofit organizations throughout the Southeast, focusing primarily on youth, education, reducing hunger, and alleviating homelessness. Nonprofit program and sponsorship requests may be submitted throughout the year.


Quantum Foundation
This foundation funds nonprofits and other organizations that connect uninsured and underinsured people with resources that empower them to improve their health or those who educate and train those who desire to gain or build health care knowledge and skills in Palm Beach County.


The Selby Foundation
The Selby Foundation specializes in supporting area non-profits with Capital Grants. Capital grants support the construction, acquisition and/or renovation of facilities, as well as the purchase of equipment or software. They may also include the costs of related technical services (legal, architectural, engineering, etc). Projects focusing on education, human services, arts and community projects including history, science, and/or the environment will be given top priority. Grants from the Selby Foundation are generally restricted to 501(c) 3 non-profit entities (or equivalent) that are located within the 4-county area surrounding Sarasota, Florida: Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and DeSoto counties.
 
Minimum Request: $10,000

Deadline: February 1 and August 1 by 5 PM EST annually


Zimmer Family Foundation
A project with local focus must reside in the greater Sarasota, Florida area. The deadlines for receiving requests are March 1 and September 1 annually.


National Funders

This section lists grant opportunities that fund organizations located in the U.S. Read each grant's eligibilty guidelines for complete information.

American Association of School Librarians Grants
The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) is the only national professional membership organization focused on school librarians and the school library community. Various grants and awards are available to eligible school libraries.


American Dream Literacy Initiative - American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation offer annual grants to U.S. public libraries to expand services for adult English language learners or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. Grants of $10,000 each are awarded annually. Public libraries are eligible if they serve adult English language learners and are located within 20 miles of a Dollar General Store, distribution center or corporate office.


American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. Priority is placed on youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, the environment, job training and literacy.

Deadline: February 1 and August 1 annually


AmeriCorps State and National Grant Competition
The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation through service and volunteering. CNCS, through its AmeriCorps and Senior Corps programs, has helped to engage millions of citizens in meeting community and national challenges through service and volunteer action. This AmeriCorps State and National (AmeriCorps) Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity Notice (Notice) will focus grant making in six areas:  Disaster Services; Economic Opportunity; Education; Environmental Stewardship; Healthy Futures; Veterans and Military Families.


The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Read the FAQ for more information about what types of projects and initiatives are typically funded.


Azadoutioun Foundation
Giving on a national basis with no grants to individuals and no loans. The primary focus is on education, especially adult education, basic skills and reading. Giving is on a national basis. Funding ranges from $5000 - $50,000. There is open funding with an application.

Contact :
Laurie A. LeBlanc: lleblan9498C@aol.com
Azadoutioun Foundation
C/o Gravestar
1 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142

The application address is:
10 Madison Ave.
Groveland, MA 01834


Bank of America Foundation
Funding opportunities include nonprofit grant funding, sponsorships, and matching gifts. Bank of America Foundation focuses on building pathways to economic mobility by addressing the issues of workforce development and education, basic needs and community development. Two RFPs are issued on the priority focus area of economic mobility.

Applications for Workforce Development & Education funding are currently closed.


Barnes & Noble Booksellers - Sponsorships and Charitable Donations
This business considers requests for national and local funding from non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts, or education. Barnes & Noble will only accept requests for corporate sponsorships and donations either via email at contributions@bn.com or in writing to:

Corporate Communications
Barnes & Noble
122 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10011


Believe in Reading
Believe in Reading awards grants to existing and provably successful literacy programs. Believe in Reading will consider funding programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy or English as a second language projects. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed twice a month.


Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund
Founded in 1952, the Bridgestone Americas Trust Fund proudly supports a wide variety of important charities in the United States, particularly in those markets it calls home. The Trust Fund focuses on organizations with missions supporting beneficiaries who will benefit from support of education, environment and conservation, and youth development.


The Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation
The Foundation maintains a vital interest in the overall efforts to increase economic literacy. The Board of Trustees will give special attention to proposals and projects with national impact that addresses the following issues and audiences:

  • The Foundation has an abiding interest in elevating the nation's understanding of the need for economic education. It will support programs that raise various public participation in economic education and/or create a demand for greater economic literacy.
  • The application of new strategies for teaching economics including on-line and web-based instruction is of interest to the Foundation.
  • Projects, policy studies, or programs that encourage measurement of economic understanding more often and/or more effectively are of specific interest.
  • The large number of students at risk of leaving school, and hence never effectively participating in the nation's economic system are of concern to the Foundation. Programs that help otherwise disenfranchised youth and/or young adults with children learn to participate in the economic system are very important to the Foundation.
  • Helping those working in social service agencies, particularly social workers, provide financial and economic understanding is a focus of the Foundation's funding.

Submit Letter of Intent by March 10 and September 10 annually.


Capital City Bank Group Foundation
The Foundation works with organizations throughout the Capital City Bank service area. CCBG is interested in giving to any organization that supports and improves lives in their community.

Requests for funding must be received via online application by 11:59 p.m. on April 1.


Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
The Mott Foundation makes grants to help all children, especially those in underserved communities, develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors they need to succeed in college, career pathways and life. Organizations interested in submitting an idea for funding must first complete a letter of inquiry (LOI) form.


Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program
Citizenship instruction and naturalization application services grant recipients are public or private nonprofit organizations with recent experience providing citizenship instruction and naturalization application assistance to lawful permanent residents (LPRs). These organizations include community and faith-based groups, public libraries, and adult education and literacy organizations.


Conrad N. Hilton Fund for Sisters
Sisters who are working full time in ministries that directly serve the poor may be eligible to receive grants for materials, equipment and operating expenses.  These grants typically have one-year terms and do not exceed USD $15,000.  Projects addressing adult literacy following needs may qualify for funding.

Deadline: February 1, June 1, and October 1 annually


Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
The Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants program awards relatively small grants to support the planning stages of innovative projects that promise to benefit the humanities. Proposals should be for the planning or initial stages of digital initiatives in any area of the humanities. Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants may involve innovative uses of technology for public programming and education utilizing both traditional and new media.


Digital Wish Grants
Digital Wish is a nonprofit on a mission to help teachers solve technology shortfalls in their classrooms. Apply for grants, create a wish list of technology your classroom needs, and share lesson plans and fundraising ideas with fellow educators across the country. Digital Wish also provides a searchable library of grants and a myriad of ideas for fundraising. The entire site is designed to empower teachers to find funding for technology for their classrooms. Grants are awarded on the 15th of every calendar month after the grant application deadline.


Dollar General Literacy Foundation Grants
Adult Literacy Grants award funding to organizations that provide direct services to adults in need of literacy assistance in Adult Basic Education, GED or High School Equivalency Preparation, and/or English Language Acquisition. Family Literacy Grants provide funding to family literacy service providers. The Foundation uses the federal government's definition of family literacy when reviewing grant applications. Organizations applying for funding must have the following three components: Adult Education Instruction: Children's Education: Parent and Child Together Time (PACT).

Maximum Amount: $10,000
Applications are currently closed.


Education Research Grants
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has established 10 long-term programs of research (topics) under its Education Research Grants Program. Each of these topics accepts applications once per year. Application deadlines are announced in the Federal Register and on the IES website.


Elevation 1 for 1 Nonprofit Technology Grants
For each dollar your non-profit spends on web design, programming, or other graphic design work, Elevation will match that dollar with a dollar of their own.


Enterprise Holdings Foundation
The Foundation provides charitable support to worthwhile, non-profit initiatives that are actively supported by the company's employees, their spouses and loyal customers in the thousands of local communities where we operate. The Foundation also provides more sizable special grants to non-profit groups or causes of significant strategic or social importance to the company and its employees.

Deadline: February 1, August 1, and November 1 annually


FINRA Investor Education Foundation - General Grant Program
The mission of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation is to provide underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for financial success throughout life. The Foundation's General Grant Program supports innovative research and educational projects that help investors better understand the markets and the basic principles of saving and investing. The Foundation especially welcomes applications for projects of approximately $50,000-100,000 that advance understanding of the relationships among financial literacy, financial capability and financial well-being. Priority is given to projects that use data from the National Financial Capability Study and other existing data sets.


The G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation
The mission of the organization is voluntarily aiding and contributing to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and education uses and purposes, in New York, elsewhere in the United States, and throughout the world. Proposals may be submitted only by invitation. Unsolicited proposals will not be reviewed.

Deadlines: April 30 and October 31 annually


Gannett Foundation
Through its Community Grant Program, Gannett Foundation supports nonprofit activities in the communities in which Gannett does business. Through its other programs, the Foundation invests in the future of the media industry, encourages employee giving, reacts to natural and other disasters, and contributes to a variety of charitable causes. This grant is available to those who work in Brevard County, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Pensacola, St. Petersburg, and Tallahassee. Deadlines: March 1 and October 1 annually


Georgia Pacific
Georgia Pacific is proud to be an integral part of a wide array of community-based educational programs around the world. We help youth transition from school to the workforce as well as provide employees with job readiness training. The scholarships and technical programs that we fund give students and workers the skills necessary to succeed in today's workplace. Applications accepted January 1 to October 31.


Green Family Foundation
The main interests for the foundation are global health/development, youth arts, community empowerment, and education. Preference for funding is given to programs and organizations within Miami-Dade County. GFF-funded programs are expected to expand their funding base and diversify program partnerships. Most grants are given on a multi-year basis with the understanding that funds are meant to help your organization reach independence and fiscal sustainability.  RFPs are sent out by invitation only, but you may contact them at grants@greenff.org to be added to their RFP contact list.


Halliburton Foundation
The Halliburton Foundation is a U.S.-based organization that supports education at all levels and charitable organizations through employee matching gifts and direct grants. The Foundation makes direct donations to U.S.-based elementary and secondary schools and colleges and universities. At its discretion, the Foundation board of trustees also provides a limited number of grants to health and health-related charities. Grant requests are reviewed on a quarterly basis.


InterConnection Nonprofit Grants
Computer grants are awarded to organizations that deliver necessary and valuable services to underserved communities like technology training, health care, education, and job training, but need upgraded computers to better manage their organization and improve their capacity to deliver those valuable services. Grant recipients are responsible for the shipping & handling costs.

InterConnection reviews nonprofit grant applications 3 times a year.


The Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation
The Foundation is interested in projects that seek to improve the physical and mental health of individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Programs focusing on alternatives to incarceration, detention, and reentry will be considered. While the Foundation does not support prevention projects, it is interested in programs that seek to reduce recidivism.


Johnson Controls
Contributions in this category will be made to public and private higher educational institutions, adult education programs, and education related organizations, including those which seek to increase public knowledge of economics. Applications are accepted year-round.


JP Morgan Chase & Co.
The firm’s philanthropic investments are directed toward three centers of excellence: Community Development (continuing education courses, adult literacy outreach, job training, money management basics, etc.), Education (development of instructional leaders, implementation of innovative curricula, strengthening instructional strategies, etc.), and Arts and Culture. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis.


The Kresge Foundation
This foundation offers national support for arts, environment, health care, higher education, human services, humanities, public affairs, science, building/renovation, capital campaigns, employee matching gifts, equipment, land acquisition, and matching/challenge support.


Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports projects to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians, faculty, and library leaders; and to support early career research. It also assists in the professional development of librarians and library staff.


The Lawrence Foundation
The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, human services, and other causes. They make both program and operating grants and do not have any geographical restrictions on our grants.

Deadlines: April 30 and October 31 annually


Learning Disabilities Foundation of America
The Learning Disabilities Foundation of America is a tax-exempt public charity established in 1979 dedicated to providing funds for research and education and the promotion of public awareness of both children and adults with learning disabilities. The purpose of the Foundation is to provide support for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, and for the accurate identification, ongoing evaluation and complete education of, and services for, children and adults with learning disabilities.

The mission of the Foundation is:

  • To respond to unmet needs in the field of learning disabilities and to create, discover and stimulate innovative services to meet those needs.
  • To support the objectives of LDA.
  • To manage funds received by the Foundation.

The Foundation solicits grant proposals for research projects and related activities directed towards identifying the cause, and developing methods of prevention and treatment of learning disabilities, particularly where there is unmet need.

Examples of project areas that fall within the Foundation's mission:

  • Innovative research into the causes, prevention and/or remediation of learning disabilities
  • Distinctive public awareness programs to advance public understanding of the needs of persons with learning disabilities
  • Innovative programs to develop the capabilities of persons with learning disabilities, and the support skills of their families, professional advisors and employers

Applications for grants are considered twice each year. Will not be having a Spring 2021 grant cycle due to market volatility.


The Leighty Foundation
The mission of the Leighty Foundation is to carry on the Leighty Family legacy of service and stewardship by leveraging time and talents, as well as financial resources in the areas of Earth Protection, Education, Volunteerism & Civic Engagement, and the promotion of Philanthropy. Letters of Inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis.


The Lisa Libraries
The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with families in under-served areas. Chosen recipient organizations are asked to cover the shipping and handling costs, which are calculated based on the destination and quantity of books.


Mayer Foundation
The Mayer Foundation makes grants to other IRS 501(C)(3) organizations located in New York City for educational, literary, cultural, humanitarian, scientific, health-care related and other charitable purposes. Grant sizes vary but generally range from $2,500 to $5,000 per grant. Unsolicited applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Mazda Foundation
The Mazda Foundation awards grants to programs promoting education and literacy, environmental conservation, cross-cultural understanding, social welfare, and scientific research. Applications are accepted from May 1 to July 1 each fiscal year.


Michael and Susan Dell Foundation
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals for education, health and microfinance programs. They do not fund individuals, event fundraisers or sponsorships, or lobbying.


National Leadership Grants for Libraries
National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. Successful proposals will generate results such as new tools, research findings, models, services, practices, or collaborative approaches that will be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend the benefits of federal investment.

Applications are now closed.


The NEA Foundation
We support new ideas and practices to strengthen teaching and learning. Our goal is to fund and share successful strategies to educate and prepare students for bright and rewarding futures. We have learned that the best teaching methods come from our greatest assets: educators. That is why we have awarded more than $8.5 million to fund nearly 4,000 grants to public school educators to enhance teaching and learning. To build our knowledge base and to uncover new, great practices in public education we invite all eligible educational professionals to apply for these grants. Please note – after February 2016 applicants must be NEA members.

Award: $2,000 or $5,000
Deadline: February 1, June 1, and October 15 annually


ProLiteracy National Book Fund Grant
ProLiteracy's National Book Fund provides grants to local adult literacy programs in the form of books and materials from ProLiteracy’s publishing division, New Readers Press. The NBF funds organizations providing service in the following areas: basic literacy, adult basic education, English as a second language (ESL), and family literacy. New Readers Press, the publishing division of ProLiteracy, provides the books and materials distributed through the NBF. In addition, grantees are given the opportunity to participate in online professional development courses.

The 2020 National Book Fund is now closed.


PSEG Foundation
The PSEG Foundation invests in programs that support Education, the Environment, and Community and Economic Development. PSEG’s main focus is in revitalizing urban communities by supporting the efforts of community development corporations and other nonprofits that are constructing and/or rehabilitating facilities for affordable or market-rate housing, developing new businesses and entrepreneurial opportunities, creating jobs and/or developing workforces via job skills and life skills training for adults, public safety issues efforts to help protect and preserve neighborhoods.
 
Applications accepted April 15 to September 30 annually.


Royal Caribbean International Grant
The company supports programs that positively impact the communities in which they serve. The priority areas include children and families, education, and marine conservation. Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd. is currently awarding cash and cruise donations to be used for fundraising purposes. Requests must be made at least 90 days in advance of your event.


RSVP Competition
Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, RSVP offers a diverse range of volunteer activities that serve communities to create measurable impact, benefit volunteers through the service experience, and create community capacity. RSVP volunteers serve with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Click here for RSVP Program Regulations. Through this competition CNCS seeks to increase the impact of national service in 270 specific communities across the country. CNCS intends to fund RSVP grants that support volunteers 55 years and older serving in a diverse range of activities that meet specific community needs and that respond to National Performance Measures.

Applications are now closed.


The Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
The Sidney Stern Memorial Trust endeavors to support soundly-managed charitable organizations that give service with a broad scope, have a substantial effect on their target populations, and contribute materially to the general welfare. In allocating its funds, the Board of Advisors gives priority to the following areas: Charitable, Scientific, Medical, and Educational Purposes.


Staples Donations
Staples stores support non-profit organizations through We Care gift cards and in-kind product donations. These donations allow organizations to get the supplies they need from Staples to help make a community event or program a success. All requests are evaluated by the local store and decisions are made at the discretion of store management. Request more information from your local store manager.


State Farm Companies Grants Program
The State Farm Companies Grants Program strives to meet the needs of company communities in the U.S. and Canada by supporting nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies that focus on safety, community development, or education. The Safe Neighbors grant category focuses on driving safety, home protection, disaster preparedness, and personal financial security. The emphasis of the Strong Neighborhoods category is on affordable housing, homeownership issues, community revitalization, and economic development. The Educational Excellence category targets K-12 teacher development, service-learning programs, and systemic educational reform.

The 2021 grant application window is now closed.


Tina B. Carver Fund
A TESOL member, or member of a TESOL affiliate, may submit an application on behalf of a community-based organization, charitable institution, or other nonprofit in the United States that carries 501(c)3 status and provides ESL programming for adults. Awarded grants will primarily serve the hardest-to-reach students with limited resources.

Amount: $400
Deadline: January 31, May 31, and September 30 annually


The Tony Robbins Foundation
Dedicated to meeting challenges within the global community, creating solutions and taking action, The Tony Robbins Foundation provides monetary donations to various organizations around the world. Funding requests are evaluated on an ongoing basis. We look for organizations that align with our mission to empower individuals and organizations to make a significant difference in the quality of life of those often forgotten.


UPS Foundation
The foundation supports programs which provide education and employment skills to undereducated adults and their families to equip them with the tools to succeed in their communities, schools and workplaces. 
Contact:  community@ups.com


W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation is committed to ensuring all children, families and communities—regardless of race or income—have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Kellogg Foundation makes grants to a variety of organizations that engage in charitable activities that support their priorities: thriving children—a healthy start and quality learning experiences for all children; working families—efforts to help families obtain stable, high-quality jobs; and equitable communities—for all communities to be vibrant, engaged, and equitable. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.


Wallace Foundation
This foundation provides funding, through grants, to programs that support the arts, communities, and education.

Contact: The Wallace Foundation, General Management, 5 Penn Plaza, 7th Fl, NY, NY 10001


Walmart Local Giving Program
Walmart is a global company, but we give back locally – right in the neighborhoods where we live and work. Through the Local Giving Program, Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and Logistics facilities can support the needs of their communities by providing Community Grants to local organizations. The Local Giving Program awards grants of $250-$5,000 through each of our Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and Logistics.
 
The 2021 grant cycle begins Feb. 1, 2021. Deadline: Dec. 31, 2021.


The Walt Disney Company
This company focuses much of its charitable giving in the geographical regions where the majority of their Cast Members work and live. Charitable contributions are coordinated through the Community Relations offices at the main business sites of the Company.


Wish You Well Foundation
The Wish You Well Foundation reviews donation requests with a wide array of funding needs. Most requests range from $200 to $10,000. Organizations are reminded to base their requested amount on the program's unique needs for funding.


Verizon Foundation
Verizon Foundation supports programs that create innovative eSolutions, help bridge the digital divide, foster basic and computer literacy, help enrich our communities, and create a skilled workforce. One of the Foundation’s funding priorities is literacy.



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