|
Opportunities:
Grants
Search for Funders:
Department of Health and Human Services
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development (NICHD), Division of Special Populations, invites applications from
eligible institutions to conduct health disparities-related workshops, meetings,
and symposia with community organizations. The purpose of this project is for
NICHD to assess the benefit of bringing community organizations and academic
institutions/organizations together to identify opportunities for Community-Based
Participatory Research (CBPR). The terms community organizations is defined, for
the purposes of this award, as organizations that 1) have a documented (e.g.
mission statement) interest in improving the health of the relevant community and 2)
have a history (3 years or more) of serving the health needs and interests of the
relevant community
Learn more >
Captain Planet Foundation
The Captain Planet Foundation supports educational programs that
enable youth to understand and appreciate our world through hands-on
projects to improve the environment. The Foundation is interested in
funding innovative programs that inspire youth to participate in
community service through environmental stewardship activities. An
additional priority is to fund programs that encourage environment-based
education in schools. All funded projects must involve young people
ages 6-18 (elementary through high school). Nonprofit organizations
and public schools are eligible to apply for grants of up to $2,500.
Proposals Deadlines: May 31, September 30, January 15
For more information, click
here.
FedEx Global Citizenship Program
The mission of the FedEx Global Citizenship Program is to support the
communities the company serves through charitable contributions, in-kind
shipping services, and volunteer services of employees. The company's core
giving areas include: Emergency and Disaster Relief, Child Pedestrian Safety,
and Environmental Sustainability. In addition to its commitment to these core
areas, FedEx supports select educational as well as local community projects
identified by company team members. FedEx is especially interested in supporting
organizations that request 5% or less of the total project budget, contingency
grants, or seed monies with the expectation that other sources will contribute
matching amounts. Priority is also given to communities where FedEx employees
live, work, and volunteer.
Proposal Deadline: Ongoing
For more information, click
here.
|