Possible+Grant+Sources

[|My Hometown Helper] (up to $15,000 per project) (**__Apply by Sept 30, 2007__**)

[|WK Kellogg Foundation (youth and education])

[|Verizon Foundation] (LITERACY) [|The Mockingbird Foundation] (music)


 * [|Hilton Hotels Corporate Giving]**

In order to effectively and prudently fund worthwhile projects, Hilton Hotels Corporations' charitable giving interests are focused in the following four areas: Hilton Hotels Corporation prefers to support organizations with a national constituency and programs in communities where the corporation has a major presence. The Contributions Review Committee accepts applications throughout the year and meets quarterly in March, June, September and December. Applications must be received within 30 days of committee meeting for consideration.
 * Education
 * Health
 * Youth Programs
 * Civic Affairs and Public Policy

Request for hotel room nights or other such in-kind contributions should be addressed to the General Managers of the Hilton hotel in your area. Grant Range: $2,000 To $10,000 Contact Info: HILTON HOTELS CORPORATE GIVING Contributions Review Committee 9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210 Ph: 310-205-7676, Fax: 310-205-7678
 * In-Kind Contribution Requests**

[|Corporate Contribution Guidelines] The Eaton Corporation Foundation funds projects that prepare minority youth for employment, particularly those which focus on math, science, and technology careers. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, with over $1 million awarded last year. Schools and non-profits are eligible, but the foundation restricts its giving to the 30 states with company operations. Call for application guidelines. (216) 523-5000
 * __Eaton Corporation Foundation__**


 * __Mars Foundation__**

The Mars Foundation offers a variety of grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for K-12 curriculum development, teacher professional development, computer and equipment acquisitions, and capital building projects. For additional information, write to Sue Martin, Mars Foundation, 6885 Elm Street, McLean, VA 22101.

Digital Equipment Corp. seeks to promote academic excellence through the accessibility of technology in the classroom. Digital provides cash or equipment grants to schools that can demonstrate a special need or an innovative use for the assistance. Call the Corporate Contributions office to discuss your project or contact the office by eMail, contribution@digital.com. (508) 493-6550 http://www.digital.com/info/
 * __Digital Corporate Contributions Program__**

Grants from $1,000 to $10,000 that focus on enhancing math, science, and technology opportunities for minorities and the economically-disadvantaged are available from the Motorola Foundation. Contact: Program Manager, Motorola Foundation, 1303 East Algonquin Road, Schaumburg, IL 60196. (708) 576-6200
 * __Motorola Foundation__**

[|The Mona Foundation] Supporting Educational Initiatives Around the World

[|Ben & Jerry's Foundation]The Ben & Jerry's Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States which facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. The Foundation supports programs and projects that are examples of creative problem solving. Projects must lead to societal, institutional, and/or environmental change, address the root causes of social or environmental problems, and lead to new ways of thinking and acting. Full grants range from $1,001 to $15,000. Small grants are $1,000 or less. A letter of inquiry may be sent at any time during the year. Full proposals (upon invitation) are due on March 1, July 1, and November 1.

[|Cingular Wireless]The commitment Cingular Wireless has to the community drives their dedication to helping customers express themselves. The company's corporate commitment is to help communities express and enhance their unique characteristics, to impact the social fabric of the markets it serves and to stimulate innovation and promote local solutions to community needs.

Contributions are based on the merits of the requesting organization and project, with emphasis given to:
 * Projects that convincingly address self-expression through human needs, arts, or education.
 * Nurturing programs that inspire creativity in youth and adults, or that focus specifically on teaching/developing modes of expression.
 * Proposals that are project specific-rather than requests to underwrite operating, capital or endowment budgets.
 * Projects that stimulate partnerships among various organizations to work cooperatively and collaboratively for lasting solutions.
 * Projects with well-defined goals and a clear picture of the need, with specific evaluation results.
 * [|Citigroup Foundation]**Under its //Educating the Next Generation// initiative, Citigroup Foundation seeks to improve educational opportunities in low-income communities that will better prepare the next generation for life-long learning and the workforce. In early childhood and primary and secondary education, grants support early literacy development, technology-based curriculum resources, and career and college preparation programs. The Foundation also provides grants for teacher training and innovative teaching strategies that increase student achievement. Programs that enhance learning by integrating the arts into school curricula and increase student access to leading cultural institutions are also funded. In higher education, grants are made to improve student and curriculum development for graduate and undergraduate business programs. The Foundation also provides scholarships to increase access to higher education and to provide more opportunities for women and minorities in the workplace.

[|Coca-Cola Foundation]The Coca-Cola Foundation gives back to communities by partnering with community groups and sponsoring local efforts to protect the environment, promote education, and support cultural and athletic events, especially for youth. [|Coca Cola's grant guidelines are available by clicking here]. Proposals must be received in the Coca Cola offices by the following deadlines: **March 1, June 1, September 1, and December 1**.

[|The Dreyer's Foundation]The Dreyer's Foundation was created to give young people a better chance to achieve their potential. The mission of the Dreyer's Foundation is to promote family, school and community environments that build skills and foster talents in young people.

Priority is given to programs/projects that: The Foundation makes small grants ($3,000 or less) and donates ice cream products and gift certificates/auction items to bona fide nonprofit organizations for events. These proposals are reviewed on a monthly basis. Larger grant requests are considered in January and focus primarily on children and youth in Oakland and the East Bay.
 * affect a significant number of young people
 * foster the concept that it is better to teach young people how to learn than to simply give them answers to their problems
 * are unique and creative

[|Educational Foundation of America]The Educational Foundation of America makes awards to eligible nonprofits primarily in the areas of the environment, the crisis of human overpopulation and reproductive freedom, Native Americans, arts, education, medicine, and human services. Criteria for funding include the organization's record of achievement, intended broad impact of the project, sound financial practices, increasing independence, and correspondence with the Foundation's objectives. Two page letters of inquiry are required before submitting, upon request, a full proposal. There are no deadlines for submission of letters of inquiry.
 * [|Ford Motor Company Fund]**Ford Motor Company Fund makes awards in five categories: education; environment; public policy, health & social programs; civic affairs & community development; and arts & humanities.

[|The Global Fund for Women]: Preston Education Fund For Girls Schools, teacher training and curriculum programs, locally based community organizations, non-governmental organizations, local women's associations and women's rights, organizations, and coalitions focused on the issue of girls education are eligible to apply for these funds. The Fund supports building primary schools, paying school fees and staff salaries, buying uniforms, and providing room and board, books, classroom furniture and laboratory equipment for girls at the primary level. Other activities that may fall under the Fund's criteria include role modeling, coaching and career counseling of girls, promotion of scientific careers, parent counseling and community education to promote girls' enrollment and retention. Although activities may be carried out either in formal or non-formal settings, eligible programs should aim to substantially impart mainstream education skills such as reading, writing, language, arithmetic and science that will raise girls' chances of attending secondary school. Grant awards range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $50,000.