Grants Services

Available Grants

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Innovation Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations to spark the creation or expansion of innovative education programs in a particular field each year. jackkentcookefoundation.org

About the 2006 Grants

The application deadline for 2006 grants from the Innovation Fund was October 3, 2005. We are no longer accepting applications for the 2006 grants.

Grant Title: Braitmayer Foundation Grants
Organization: The Braitmayer Foundation
Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations
Value: Up to $35,000 per award

Deadlines:

November 15, 2005 or 2006 for up to $10,000.

June 30, 2006 for $35,000

The Braitmayer Foundation supports programs that enhance the education
of K-12 students through curricular and school reform initiatives,
professional development for teachers, and local community efforts.
Its grants, which range in size up to $35,000, are to be used as seed
money, challenge grants, or to match other grants to the recipient
organization. For grant requests larger than $10,000, applicants
should submit an original version and seven copies of the following
documents: a two-page letter of inquiry that describes the project and
its timeframe, a proposed budget, and proof of 501(c)(3) status.
Grants of up to $10,000 also are available; see the foundation's web
site for more details.

Contact: Robert L. Kirkpatrick, Jr., (860) 638-5026
http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org

http://www.tecweb.org/funding/grantsites.html

http://www.njnonprofits.org/linksfdr.html

FORD FOUNDATION
http://www.fordfound.org/ The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to:

	Strengthen democratic values,
	Reduce poverty and injustice,
	Promote international cooperation and
	Advance human achievement

The foundation supports pluralism and equal opportunity in its grant making and in its internal policies. The opportunities that prospective grantee organizations provide for minorities and women are considered in evaluating proposals.

Applications are considered throughout the year. Normally applicants may expect to receive within six weeks an indication of whether their proposals are within the foundation’s program interests and budget limitations. Activities supported by grants and program-related investments must be charitable, educational or scientific, as defined under the appropriate provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and Treasury Regulations. The foundation monitors grants through regular financial and narrative reports submitted by the grantee.

Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation
http://www.grdodge.org/
The mission of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation is to support and encourage those educational, cultural, social and environmental values that contribute to making our society more humane and our world more livable.

Our giving in Education focuses on the professional development of educators and the continuous improvement of public education at the pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 levels. We seek to support customized schools and program options that address the varied talents, interests, and needs of educators, children, and families in New Jersey.

Our giving in the Arts focuses on New Jersey’s cultural institutions and those national organizations that serve New Jersey artists or advance the arts in New Jersey.

Our giving in the Environment currently focuses on sustainability in New Jersey. We want to: preserve open space in the Highlands, Pinelands, and Delaware Bay Shore areas; conserve New Jersey’s natural resources: air, water, soil, and wildlife; and encourage New Jersey municipalities and cities to follow the recommendations of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan (the “State Plan”).

New applicants should submit a one-page letter of inquiry to determine if a project falls within our guidelines. Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year, but must be received at least two weeks prior to the corresponding proposal submission deadline.

Due Dates:

Major Areas of Funding	Postmark Date
ARTS	March 1
MORRIS COUNTY	May 1
ENVIRONMENT	June 1
WELFARE OF ANIMALS (NJAAP)	January 15
EDUCATION	November 1

Cleveland H. Dodge Foundation http://www.chdodgefoundation.org/financial.shtml
When he created the Foundation, Cleveland H. Dodge was deeply involved in the fate and future of the American educational institutions and relief organizations in the Near East. Focus is predominately in NYC.

AT&T Foundation
http://www.att.com/foundation/AT&T Foundation funds are targeted toward specific projects that fit within our program guidelines as outlined below. Our funds are typically distributed through invitational programs or through projects that we proactively develop with nonprofit organizations. Unsolicited applications are reviewed, but rarely supported.

ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION: http://www.rockfound.org/display.asp?context=1&collection=1&Preview=0&ARCurrent=1The Rockefeller Foundation is a knowledge-based global foundation with a commitment to enrich and sustain the lives and livelihoods of poor and excluded people throughout the world.

TOYOTA FOUNDATION http://www.toyota.com/about/community/education/
You know how a child's face lights up when things finally make sense? Well, Toyota's goal is to electrify the minds of people all ages through our support of education programs. Our partnerships with national nonprofit organizations include programs that address issues such as family literacy, K-12th grade education, technical and higher education as well as environmental education.

The Rotary Foundation
http://www.rotary.org/foundation/about/
The Rotary Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that supports the efforts of Rotary International to achieve world understanding and peace through international humanitarian, educational, and cultural exchange programs. It is supported solely by voluntary contributions from Rotarians and friends of the Foundation who share its vision of a better world.

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	Grant Application Grants range from $500 to $25,000 annually The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation accepts a limited number of proposals for multi-year and matching grants. Requests for funding are accepted year-round. Applicants will receive acknowledgement of the receipt of their application and a Board Member will contact the organization if additional information is required. Applications for U.S.-based grants are reviewed bi-annually in December and June. International projects are reviewed annually in June. Application deadlines are the second Friday in October for a December review and the second Friday in April for a June review. Incomplete proposals will not be reviewed. No re-submissions will be accepted within twelve months. Send applications to: Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation P.O. Box 580057 Minneapolis, MN 55458-0057 612-343-5994
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Pentair Foundation
What: The Pentair Foundation provides funding for education and community initiatives where Pentair has operations. Education funds go for school to work, alternative education and arts education initiatives. Community grants go for job training, entrepreneurial training, at risk youth, health care and disabilities.

Application Deadlines:
March 1
June 1
October 1

Decision Deadlines
May
September
December

Information: Click this link for application information: http://www.pentair.com/foundation.html

The Starr Foundation
What: The Starr Foundation provides funding to children and family non profits.

When: NO DEADLINES

Information: For additional information go to: http://www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/starr/#app

Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation
What: The Irwin Porter Foundation will consider proposals from any family and children's nonprofit provided the proposal focuses on fostering connections between communities and individuals and creates partnerships with multiple organization. IAP limits its consideration to projects within Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Illinois and Michigan.

When: Applications for US-based grants are reviewed bi-annually in December and June. International projects are reviewed annually in June. Application deadlines are the second Friday in October for a December review and the second Friday in April for a June revew.

Grants range from $500 to $25,000 annually

Information: For additional information go to: http://www.iapfoundation.org/applic.html

Best Buy
What: The Best Buy Children's Foundation provides funds for children's non profits that enhance education through innovative technology.

When: Deadlines are rolling

Information: For additional information go to: http://www.bestbuy.com/ (click on "Community Relations" at the bottom of the page)

Brinker International
What: Brinker International provides more than $1 million in communities where it has restaurants.

When: NO DEADLINES

Information: For additional information go to: http://www.brinker.com/contact/charitable_requests.asp

Children's Toolbox
What: The Community Toolbox for Children's Environmental Health seeks application for groups working in childhood lead poisoning or children's environmental health issues. Awards range from $2,500 to $20,000

When: Letters of intent are due Sept. 13. Selected applicants will be asked to submit a full grant proposal.

Information: For additional information go to: http://www.communitytoolbox.org/grantmk_A.htm

Hilton Hotels
What: Hilton Hotels provides grants ranging from $2,000 - $10,000 for education, health and youth programs in areas where it operates.

FOCUS AREAS:

K-12 Education Programs
Selected HealthCare Programs
Youth Programs
Civic Affairs and Public Policy

When:

Are there any deadlines for submitting grant proposals?

No. We accept applications throughout the year, but only review them at our regularly scheduled Contribution Review Committee meetings.

Information: For additional information go to:
http://hiltonworldwide.hilton.com/en/ww/company_info/philanthropy_citizenship.jhtml

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