American Eagle Outfitter Foundation

AE supports communities in four ways: Gift Card Donations for Events, Financial Grants, Fundraising Card Programs, and the Eagle Salute Associate Volunteer Program.

This nonrenewable scholarship of up to $5000 is available to minority male students as commendation for their ambition and tenacity in pursuing a higher education. Awards will be made based on a combination of need and merit. Students are required to submit an on-line application, documentation regarding foster care status and financial need, and an essay on the lessons learned since high school.

For more information, go to: http://www.ae.com/corp/foundation.htm.

Casey Family Scholarships

The Orphan Foundation of America is pleased to announce a new, one-time-only Casey Family Scholarships opportunity for Male Students of Color in Post-Secondary Education.

Applicants must: Verify their status as having aged out of the US foster care system; be graduating in good standing from an accredited vocational or technical training program, college or university in 2005.

This nonrenewable scholarship of up to $5000 is available to minority male students as commendation for their ambition and tenacity in pursuing a higher education. Awards will be made based on a combination of need and merit. Students are required to submit an on-line application, documentation regarding foster care status and financial need, and an essay on the lessons learned since high school.

The application and instructions are available at: http://www.orphan.org.

Chiron Foundation

The Chiron Corporation, a global biopharmaceutical company, establishes a foundation to address health, education and community concerns in areas where it has operations. Heathcare funding goes for patient education and disease prevention. Education grants focus on improving student access to quality educational resources and learning opportunities, with a primary focus on the sciences. Community funds focus on agencies addressing the needs of at-risk children and youth.

For more information, go to:
http://chiron.com/aboutus/foundation/grants.html.

Ford Foundation

The Ford Foundation provides funds for teen sexual health programs through its Community and Resource Development and Education, Sexuality and Religion priorities. There are no deadlines. The initial letter of intent should include a project's purpose, information on nonprofit, and estimated overall budget.

For more information, go to:
http://www.fordfound.org.

Or Call: (212) 573-5000

Grants From The Teammates For Kids Foundation

The Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with children. Grants from the Foundation support the on-going work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education and inner-city services.

For more information, go to:
http://www.teammates4kids.com/index.htm.

Kimberly-Clark Foundation

The Kimberly-Clark Foundation will fund substance abuse services, including those connected to healthcare and homeless programs, minorities, human services and youth programs. The foundation will support annual campaigns, building/ renovation, capital campaigns, continuing support, employee matching gifts, equipment, general operating support, land acquisition and research Grants have reached $1.7 million, but most average $1,000-$75,000. Giving is national in focus, but primarily in communities where the company has operations. An application form is not required, but potential applicants are advised to approach the board initially with a proposal.

For more information, go to:
http://www.kimberly-clark.com/aboutus/kc_foundation.asp.

Merrill Lynch Foundation

Merrill Lynch gives priority to specific innovative, sustainable programs and projects -- rather than general operating support -- that serve the unmet educational needs and interests of an ethnically diverse population who have limited access to financial resources. Merrill Lynch makes charitable contributions through its branch offices, through business units and subsidiaries, and through the Merrill Lynch Foundation.

For more information, go to:
http://www.ml.com/philanthropy/grants/index.htm.

Nominations Invited For william T. Grant Scholarship Program For Research In Youth Development

The William T. Grant Scholars program, formerly called the William T. Grant Faculty Scholars Program, supports promising post-doctoral scholars from diverse disciplines whose research deepens and broadens the knowledge base in areas that contribute to creating a society that values young people and helps them reach their potential.

For more information, go to:
http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/info-url_nocat3042/info-url_nocat_list.htm?attrib_id=4398.

Public Welfare Foundation Announces Funding Priorities For 2005

The Public Welfare Foundation supports organizations that address human needs in disadvantaged communities, with strong emphasis on organizations that include service, advocacy and empowerment in their approach: service that remedies specific problems; advocacy that addresses those problems in a systemic way through changes in public policy; and strategies to empower people in need to play leading roles in achieving those policy changes and in remedying specific problems.

For more information, go to:
http://www.publicwelfare.org/news/news/fund_2005.asp.

Rosie's For All Kids Foundation

The foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide child care, early education, and other programs for at-risk and economically disadvantaged children in underserved communities. However, organizations providing direct child-care services are given preference because the foundation's board of directors believes the availability and affordability of quality child care are pressing concerns for families throughout the United States.

For more information, go to:
http://www.forallkids.org/html/guidelines.cfm.

Support from Allstate - Allstate Foundation

The Allstate Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations for national programs and for local programs in company communities throughout the United States. The Foundation focuses its support on three areas: tolerance, inclusion, and diversity, including teaching tolerance to youth, alleviating discrimination, and ending hate crimes; safe and vital communities, including catastrophe response and mitigation, youth anti-violence, and neighborhood revitalization; and economic empowerment, including financial and insurance education, economic literacy, and entrepreneurial business skill development. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

For more information, go to: http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundationmain.htm

September

Tony Hawk Foundation

The primary mission of the Tony Hawk Foundation is to promote high-quality, public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the United States.

Foundation grants are awarded to encourage and facilitate the design, development, construction, and operation of new skateboard parks and facilities in low-income commun- ities. Grants may be requested in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

For more information, go to: http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org/grant_application.asp

September

Mattel Launches New Domestic Grants Program

The program will accept grant applications from charitable organizations throughout the United States that directly serve children in need. Grant awards will range between $5,000 and $25,000, depending on program, organization, and individual community need.

For more information, go to: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/423/rfp

Rolling Deadline

Women's Economic Empowerment Grant Program of the Avon Foundation

The Avon Foundation provides support to "organizations and programs that provide women with economic opportunity. These include programs that offer women the ability to acquire the skills and support they need to become economically secure." Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals "as early in the calender as possible." Proposals should be submitted to the Avon office closest to them.

For more information visit http://www.avoncompany.com/women/empowerment/index.html or call (212) 282-5510.

Rolling Deadline

Draper Richards Foundation Fellowships

The Draper Richards Foundation provides selected social entrepreneurs with funding of $100,000 annually for three years. The funds are specifically and solely for entrepreneurs starting new non-profit organizations. The Draper Richards Fellowships are highly selective. We only award four fellowships per year so we can fully engage with our portfolio of grantee organizations.

For more information call (415) 616-4050 or visit http://www.draperrichards.org.

Rolling Deadline

Singing For Change Foundation

The Singing for Change Foundation aims to improve the quality of life and enable individuals to make positive change in their communities. The Foundation offers competitive grants to progressive, community-based, non-profit organizations that address the root causes of social and environmental promblems.

For more information visit http://margaritaville.com/sfc/areas.htm.

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Freddie Mac Foundation

The Freddie Mac Foundation's giving strategy focuses on childrem whose families have limited resources and who are vulnerable to poor outcomes. Grants support programs in the areas of strengthening families, foster care and adoption, and youth development. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations. Grants typically range from $5,000 - $50,000.

For more information, contact the foundation at (703) 918-8888 or visit http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/grants.