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Grant & Scholarship Clearinghouse
The Women Work! Grant & Scholarship Clearinghouse is updated weekly with opportunities we learn about from our friends and coalition partners. Visit the page regularly to find new opportunities for your clients or your organization. You can also share Grant and Scholarship opportunities with the network by emailing them to Women Work!.
CCAMPIS Funding from the Department of Education
The Dept. of Ed. has published the new round of CCAMPIS funding applications for schools. The total amount for FY09 is $10.7 million. Estimated range of awards is $10,000-$300,000, with an estimated average award of $90,333. The maximum award a school may receive is equal to one percent of their total Pell grant funds awarded in FY08.
The application deadline is May 8; decision deadline is July 7.
Click here to learn more.
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Accepting Applications for
Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards
The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation's annual Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards recognize the uncommon leadership of North Carolinians whose vision, determination, resourcefulness, and strength of character have caused them to succeed when other individuals might have failed. Award recipients are "unsung heroes" -- individuals who have accomplished extraordinary good in their communities, usually with limited resources and in spite of the odds.
Each award is accompanied by a grant of $25,000. The awardee will receive $5,000, and the remaining $20,000 will be distributed to charitable tax-exempt North Carolina organizations selected by the award recipient. Up to three awards will be presented annually, in the following categories: advocacy on behalf of people, issues, or concerns that otherwise may be without effective voices; personal service for people helping other people; and race relations for persons who have acted in ways to bring about improvements in multicul- turalism in a community and served as role models of racial understanding and cooperation.
Nominees for the award must be residents of North Carolina. They should be persons not typically in the limelight who perform valuable public service, predominately at the community level.
They may be volunteers or paid full-time employees of the orga- nizations through which their service is rendered. Although the awards are intended for individuals, in the case of joint or collaborative efforts an award may be shared by more than one recipient. Committees or organizations are not eligible.
Nominations may be made by anyone except the nominee. Deadline: June 1, 2009
Visit the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Web site for complete program guidelines.
Technology Innovation Award
Applications for the Technology Innovation Award, administered by TechBridge, with support from Accenture, for a nonprofit organization with an innovative project that uses technology to better serve clients and improve day-to-day operations. The $55,000 award includes $25,000 in TechBridge services, $25,000 in Microsoft software, and a $5,000 cash grant for project startup costs. Two finalists will each receive $10,000 in Microsoft software, a $1,000 cash grant, and a TechBridge technology assessment. Additional information is available on the TechBridge Web site. Who may be nominated: Georgia-based organizations that have an annual operating budget larger than $50,000 and are classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Churches or organizations whose primary mission is to promote a religion; private schools, colleges, or universities; nonprofit hospitals or cooperative hospital service organizations; and governmental agencies are not eligible. The deadline is February 3, 2009.
For more information, contact Carrie Bates at TechBridge by phone at (404) 879-5404 or by email at award@techbridge.org. You can also visit their website here.
Microsoft Corporation
Applications for noncash support from the Microsoft Corporation to create community-based technology and learning centers in order to bridge the "digital divide" and eliminate technology illiteracy. Organizations must have the computer hardware needed to run the requested Microsoft software, and must have staff members or technology-assistance providers capable of installing and maintaining the software. Guidelines and applications, which will be accepted only by e-mail, are available on the corporation's Web site. Who may apply: organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or foreign nongovernmental organizations that hold charitable status in their country, that provide services to schools and communities during non-school hours, or that are supported and operated by the government.
For more information and for additional criteria for eligibility, visit the website. You can also contact Microsoft Corporation Community Affairs, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, Wash. 98052-6399; (206) 936-8185.
Google Grants Program
Applications for the Google Grants program, administered by Google. Nonprofit groups can apply to receive at least three months of free advertising on Google's Web site to promote their missions. Who may apply: U.S. organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Religious and political organizations are not eligible.
For more information and to apply, visit the website. You can also contact Google 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, Calif. 94043; (650) 253-0000; fax (650) 253-0001
Women's Rights Prize from the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation
An unrestricted $500,000 cash prize will be awarded to an individual who has "made contributions, often at personal or professional risk, to furthering the rights of women and girls in any area, and to advancing gender equity." Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may nominate: individuals and organizations that are active in or have an appreciation for contemporary events in the field of women's rights. The foundation prefers that nomination forms be submitted online or e-mailed to nominations@gruberprizes.org. Self-nominations are not accepted.
For more information, contact Sara Hreha, PPGF 140 West 57th Street, Suite 10C, New York, N.Y. 10019; (212) 247-8484, ext. 204; fax (212) 247-8549 nominations@gruberprizes.org ; or visit the website.
Service Grants Program of the Taproot Foundation
Applications for noncash support from the Service Grants Program, administered by the Taproot Foundation. Grants consist of technical assistance offered by business professionals in four areas: information technology, leadership development and strategic human resources, marketing and fund raising, and strategy management. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and have a mission that fits one of the following categories: education, the environment, health, and social services. Applicants must have at least three full-time employees and an annual operating budget of at least $350,000. Applicants must be based and provide direct benefits to residents of the following metropolitan areas: Boston (within the Route 128 boundary); Chicago (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, or Will Counties); New York City; San Francisco (Alameda, Conta Costa, Marin, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and San Francisco Counties); Seattle (King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties); and Washington (Alexandria, Va., Arlington, District of Columbia, Fairfax, Montgomery, and Prince George's Counties).
For more information, contact the Taproot Foundation 466 Geary Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, Calif. 94102; (415) 359-1423 support@taprootfoundation.org ; or visit the website.
Maryland Small Grants Program Management assistance
Applications for grants from the Maryland Small Grants Program, administered by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Grants of up to $100,000 each over two years will provide general operating or program support for nonprofit groups in Maryland that offer direct services to poor people who reside in the state. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: organizations in Maryland that are classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants will not support academic or health research, arts and culture programs, capital projects, colleges and universities, debt reduction, endowments, fund-raising appeals or events, individuals, political-action groups, publications, scholarships for higher education, or think tanks.
For more information, contact: the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, 7 Park Center Court, Owings Mills, Md. 21117; (410) 654-8500; fax (410) 654-4900 or visit their website.
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation's Planning and Technical Assistance Grants Program
Applications for grants of up to $50,000 each from the Donald W. Reynolds Foundation's Planning and Technical Assistance Grants Program, which supports organizations in Arkansas, Nevada, or Oklahoma that need additional resources for planning activities related to a capital project. Applicant organizations must demonstrate a record of outstanding community service and management. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: nonprofit organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that are located and operate in Arkansas, Nevada, or Oklahoma. Higher-education institutions and private foundations as classified under Section 107(c)(1) of the code are ineligible.
For more information, visit the Reynolds Foundation website or contact them at 1701 Village Center Circle, Las Vegas, Nev. 89134; (702) 804-6000 GeneralQuestions@dwrf.org
Ambassadors of Caring Award for Profiles in Caring
Nominations for the Ambassadors of Caring Awards from Profiles in Caring. Awards of $10,000 each will recognize small, community-based nonprofit organizations. Winning organizations will also appear on a television feature to be broadcast both nationally and internationally. Additional information is available on the group's Web site.
For more information, visit the Profiles in Caring website or contact them at 1959 South 4130 West, Unit I, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104; (801) 972-9472 contact@profilesincaring.org.
John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Community Partners Program
Proposals for grants from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Community Partners Program to improve the quality of life in the 26 communities nationwide where the founders owned newspapers. Although the priorities differ for each community, the focus primarily is on issues relating to children and families, civic participation, cultural life, educational and economic opportunities for all residents, and housing and community development. The foundation encourages interested organizations to send a one- to two-page letter of inquiry before submitting a proposal. Geographic eligibility and other guidelines are available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: nonprofit organizations.
For more information, contact the
Knight Foundation Wachovia Financial Center, Suite 3300, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Fla. 33131; (305) 908-2600 http://www.knightfdn.org
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation
Maryland Small Grants Program
Applications for grants from the Maryland Small Grants Program, administered by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation. Grants of up to $100,000 each over two years will provide general operating or program support for nonprofit groups in Maryland that offer direct services to poor people who reside in the state. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: organizations in Maryland that are classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grants will not support academic or health research, arts and culture programs, capital projects, colleges and universities, debt reduction, endowments, fund-raising appeals or events, individuals, political-action groups, publications, scholarships for higher education, or think tanks.
For more information contact, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation HJWF 7 Park Center Court, Owings Mills, Md. 21117; (410) 654-8500; fax (410) 654-4900
Kroger Company Foundation Grants
Proposals for grants from the Kroger Company Foundation. Grants of up to $50,000 each will support breast-cancer programs, education, grass-roots organizations, and hunger relief. Additional information is available on the foundation's Web site. Who may apply: organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For more information contact, Janet Ausdenmoore, KCF 1014 Vine Street , Cincinnati , Ohio 45202 ; (513) 762-4999, ext. 3; fax (513) 762-1295. You can also visit their website by clicking here.
Cisco Networking Solutions Software
Applications to receive donations of Cisco networking-solutions software, through a program sponsored by Cisco and TechSoup. Organizations receive equipment and hardware necessary to create a functioning network, and free technical support for five years from SmartNet, a Cisco-authorized technical-support organization. Cisco will donate other networking components as well. Applications and further information are available on TechSoup's Web site. Who may apply: organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with annual budgets of less than $10-million and fewer than 20 physical locations. Organizations must be primarily secular in nature and nondiscriminatory. Recipients must renew their SmartNet service and support agreement annually, after the first five years, for as long as they own the equipment.
For more information, contact TechSoup CompuMentor, 435 Brannan Street, Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107; (800) 659-3579; fax (415) 633-9444. You can also visit the web site by clicking here.
Ambassadors of Caring Awards from Profiles in Caring
Awards of $10,000 each will recognize small, community-based nonprofit organizations. Winning organizations will also appear on a television feature to be broadcast both nationally and internationally. Additional information is available on the group's web site.
Contact: Profiles in Caring 1959 South 4130 West, Unit I, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104;
(801) 972-9472; contact@profilesincaring.org; www.profilesincaring.com
last updated 04/08/09
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