NEW! Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Building A Healthy Nation-Strategic Alliance for Health
Deadline for Letters of Intent: May 23, 2008
Deadline for Applications: June 24, 2008
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adult and Community Health (DACH), announces the opportunity to apply for funds to advance, implement and sustain evidence and practice-based chronic disease community programs that promote policy, organizational, systems and environmental community change. This initiative will serve to (among others): Promote physical activity and nutrition. Communities funded under this announcement will accomplish this by focusing on the risk factors of physical inactivity, poor nutrition, and tobacco use and exposure, and population-based responses such as policy, systems, organizational and environmental changes. Communities funded by this announcement will build on knowledge gained from previously funded community projects as well as current public health practice literature. Current funding will serve to help communities work towards policy, organizational, systems and environmental change. Funded grantees will include state-coordinated small city and rural communities, large cities and urban areas, and tribal communities. Funded communities will act as catalysts to move communities toward more integrated population based approaches to chronic disease prevention by implementing policy, systems, and environmental changes. Communities and organizations with active coalitions that consist of, at a minimum, local, tribal, city or state health departments may apply for this funding opportunity announcement (FOA).
NEW! Mattel Announces Continuation of Grant Program to Benefit Children
Deadline for Applications: July 15, 2008
Mattel and the Mattel Children's Foundation have announced they will continue the Mattel Domestic Grantmaking Program, which provides funding for organizations benefiting children in the United States. Mattel's funding priorities include: programs that directly and effectively impact children with demonstrated needs (physical, financial, emotional, and health-related); preferences to programs with demonstrated results; and organizations that use creative and innovative methods to address a locally defined need directly impacting children. Preference will be given to organizations or programs that align with Mattel's philanthropic priorities: Learning -- Increasing access to education for under- served children and, in particular, innovative strategies to promote and address literacy; Health -- Supporting the health and well-being of children, with particular emphasis on promoting healthy, active lifestyles; and Girl Empowerment -- Promoting self-esteem in young girls, up to age 12. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity organizations (or have a fiscal sponsor with tax-exempt status) and must directly serve children in communities within the U.S. Grants will range from $5,000 to $25,000 each for one fiscal year. Funds may be applied to programs or general operating costs.
Deadline for Applications: June 27, 2008
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, recognizes, nurtures, and rewards community -based organizations, local heroes and student leaders working to improve their communities. Two outstanding nonprofit/charitable organizations in 45 markets benefit from the Neighborhood Builders Program. Since its inception in 2004, Neighborhood Builders has helped 310 nonprofits across our 30-state franchise with operating support and rigorous leadership training. To be considered for the Neighborhood Builders program, an applicant: must be a qualifying nonprofit organizations that has a tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service and is not classified as a private foundation; must be based and serve communities in these Neighborhood Excellence Initiative markets:
Saucony Run For Good Foundation Offers Funding for Children's Running Programs
Deadline for Applications: June 13, 2008
Established to help end childhood obesity by providing financial support to nonprofits across the United States that support children's running and fitness programs, the Saucony Run For Good Foundation is accepting applications for its grant program. Saucony, Inc., a subsidiary of the Stride Rite Corporation, is a global supplier of performance athletic footwear and apparel. The grants are open to nonprofit organizations that initiate and support running and fitness programs for kids. Eligible applicants are programs whose participants are 18 years of age or less, have 501(c)(3) status, and can demonstrate that their program positive-ly impacts the lives of participants through their increased par-ticipation in running.The foundation has two grant cycles per year, with up to sevenawards granted each cycle. Grants are in amounts up to a maximum of $10,000 each. .
Women's Sports Foundation Seeks Applicants for Ambassador Team Awards
Deadline for Applications: July 18, 2008
The Women's Sports Foundation's Ambassador Team Awards program will provide a total of $50,000 in grants to teams of female high school students that demonstrate leadership in their communities by inspiring girls to get involved in sports and physical activity. Teams will create their own projects designed to get girls in their local community to be physically active. To be eligible, teams must be school, amateur, community, and/or nonprofit affiliated teams whose members are all of the following: female; enrolled in 9th-12th grade; and residents of the United States, its territories, or protectorates. Twenty teams will be awarded $2,500 each. Team awards are to be used for equipment, apparel, travel, or training costs for the team. Prizes will be made payable to the school, nonprofit institution, or 501(c)(3) organization.
Bank of America Neighborhood Excellence Initiative
Deadline for Applications: June 27, 2008
The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, recognizes, nurtures, and rewards community -based organizations, local heroes and student leaders working to improve their communities. Two outstanding nonprofit/charitable organizations in 45 markets benefit from the Neighborhood Builders Program. Since its inception in 2004, Neighborhood Builders has helped 310 nonprofits across our 30-state franchise with operating support and rigorous leadership training. To be considered for the Neighborhood Builders program, an applicant: must be a qualifying nonprofit organizations that has a tax-exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service and is not classified as a private foundation; must be based and serve communities in these Neighborhood Excellence Initiative markets:
Deadline for Applications: Rolling Quarterly Reviews.
Finish Line, an athletic retailer specializing in brand name footwear, apparel and accessories, supports athletic and wellness programs located in communities where their stores are located. The foundation funds projects registered as 501 (c) (3) organizations; have a primary focus on assisting children and young adults 18 and under; concentrate on athletics or wellness; and benefit communities in which Finish Line stores are located.
NIKE Bowerman Track Renovation Program
Deadline for Applications-Ongoing through May 31, 2009
The Bowerman Track Renovation Program provides matching cash grants to community-based, youth-oriented organizations that seek to refurbish or construct running tracks. The program distributes approximately $200,000 in matching grants each year. This 10 year, $2 million program, administered by Nike's Community Affairs department, provides matching funds of up to $50,000 to youth-oriented nonprofit organizations anywhere in the world. Organizations applying for the grant must demonstrate a need for running track refurbishment or construction.
- Grant recipients will provide track access to neighboring communities.
- Bowerman Track Renovation Program funds must be matched in some amount by other contributors by an agreed upon deadline.
Recipients of a Bowerman Track Renovation grant are encouraged, but not required, to use Nike Grind technology to resurface their track. Nike Grind material is made of recycled athletic shoes sliced and ground into rubber granules, providing a superior, environmentally conscious all-weather track surface. To date, nine Bowerman track projects have used Nike Grind in state-of-the-art track surfaces each consisting of approximately 75,000 recycled athletic shoes.
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Deadline for Letters of Inquiry: Open
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Projects must meet the following criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; are able to match funds for programs; provide programs for children between the ages of 10 and 16; support existing programs that have demonstrated success in providing a quality youth baseball/softball experience; and address opportunities for minorities and women. Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball programs are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Selected applicants are then invited to submit a full application. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis.