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Foundation Center      
"The mission of the Foundation Center is to foster public understanding of the foundation field by collecting, organizing, analyzing, and disseminating information on foundations, corporate giving, and related subjects." Information for grant seekers and grant makers. Subscribe to the "Philanthropy News Digest" for weekly grant updates.
The URL is: http://fdncenter.org/

21st Century Museum Professionals Grants    
Deadline: March 16, 2009

This Institute of Museum and Library Services call for proposals is for museums, museum service organizations, and universities to submit grant proposals for projects designed to enhance the professional development of museum staff. Funding will support projects involving core management skills and/or projects that focus on collections care and management, interpretation, marketing and audience development, staff retention, visitor services, governance, and other areas of museum operations. Applicants may request from $15,000 to $500,000 each for a grant extending up to three years.
The URL is: http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryMus...

2009 NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training Competition    
Deadline: January 26, 2009

The 2009 NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) grant competitions in New England, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Northwest are open! NOAA B-WET provides grants in support of locally relevant experiential learning through meaningful watershed educational experiences in the K-12 environment. Annual project funding ranges from $50,000-$100,000. Look for Funding Opportunity Number SEC-OED-2009-2001648 on Web site:
The URL is: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/BWET/BWET_funding.html

Toyota Tapestry Grants    
Deadline: January 21, 2009

The Toyota Tapestry Grants program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that will enhance science education in the school and/or school district during the 2009-10 school year. The program will award 50 large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants, totaling $550,000 in all, for projects in the categories of Physical Science Application, Environmental Science Education, and Integrating Literacy and Science.
The URL is: http://www.toyota.com/about/our_commitment/philant...

John W. Gardner Leadership Award ~ Call for Nominations    
Deadline: January 31, 2008

The John W. Gardner Leadership Award honors outstanding Americans who exemplify the leadership and the ideals of John W. Gardner (1912-2002), American statesman and founding chair of Independent Sector. Independent Sector presents the award each year to an individual whose leadership in or with the nonprofit community has been transformative and who has mobilized and unified people, institutions, or causes that improve people's lives.
The URL is: http://www.independentsector.org/about/gardnerawar...

Do Something Weekly Grants for Young People    
Do Something and GameStop are offering grants of $500 each to young people, in the U.S. or Canada, with an idea for community-action projects that need support to turn their idea into reality.

http://www.dosomething.org/gamestop_grants



Do Something and Plum TV are offering grants of $500 each to young social entrepreneurs, in the U.S., who have recently created a sustainable project, program, or organization and need funding to further the growth and success of their program.
The URL is: http://www.dosomething.org/plum_youth_grant_applic...

Award to Honor Schools    
Deadline: July 9, 2007

The KnowledgeWorks Foundation Richard Riley Award recognizes schools that serve as centers of the community by providing an array of opportunities that combine educational and municipal buildings that improve student achievement and help maximize local tax dollars.
The URL is: http://www.richardrileyaward.org/en/Submit.asp

America the Beautiful Fund®    
America the Beautiful Fund® is a national non-profit organization started in 1965 to encourage volunteer citizen efforts and to protect the natural and historic beauty of America.
The URL is: http://america-the-beautiful.org

Fund Supports Marine Conservation Work    
Deadline: June 30, 2007

The Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ocean Fund supports marine conservation organizations working to preserve the world's oceans. Grants averaging $25,000 - $50,000 are made to a variety of nonprofit groups and institutions conducting research, education, and innovative technologies activities directly related to marine conservation.
The URL is: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/ourCompany/environme...

AF&PA Paper Recycling Awards    
Deadline: February 16, 2007

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Recycling Awards recognize outstanding programs that promote the recovery of high quality paper for recycling. In 2007 AF&PA will recognize an individual, one business, two communities (small and large), and two schools (school-wide and college & university).
The URL is: http://www.paperrecycles.org/recycling/index.html

Target Field Trip Grants    
Deadline: November 1, 2006

This grant program will award (up to 800) K-12 U.S. educators grants of $1,000 each to fund a field trip for their students. Apply online.
The URL is: http://sa-eapp.org/fieldtripgrants/rules.php

Grant Proposal Writing Workshop ~ Louisiana    
October 10-12, 2006 ~ Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Grant Institute's "Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop" for development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students to receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute.
The URL is: http://www.thegrantinstitute.com

EPA Watershed Assistance Grants (WAG)    
The WAG Program provides small grants to local watershed partnerships to support their organizational development and long-term effectiveness.


The URL is: http://www.rivernetwork.org/howwecanhelp/howwag.cf...

3D Life Adventures Action Grants    
3D Life Adventures is a nonprofit educational organization that has three fundamental themes: nature, culture and community. Its mission is to build and sustain a community of caring and resilient individuals who appreciate, celebrate and protect both natural and cultural diversity. The organization's Action Grants provide up to $500 and consulting to support student-led initiatives related to the environment or culture. Email Laura Jackson to discuss project ideas before applying.
The URL is: http://3dzone.org/html/programs/grants.asp

Ford Motor Company Conservation & Environmental Grants    
Annual Ford Motor Company grants for Asia, Middle East, and North Africa "..provides support to organizations and individuals that focus on preservation of the natural environment and support conservation in a noteworthy manner."
The URL is: http://www.ford.com/en/goodWorks/fundingAndGrants/...

National Geographic Society Teacher Grants    
The foundation provides grants to educators to facilitate their work in the classroom, school, district, and community. This year, projects will be funded in either of two broad categories: Promoting Stewardship of Cultural and Natural Resources, and Promoting Geographic Knowledge Through Education. Application Deadline: June 10, 2004
The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/foundation

Wright Center for Science Education at Tufts Fellowships    
Annual awards for full-year Fellowships that provide support for study and professional advancement to teachers of grades 6-12, whose significant innovations in their school's science curriculum have improved their students' understanding of science.
The URL is: http://www.tufts.edu/as/wright_center/fellowships/...

Fullbright Scholar Program    
The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering 37 awards worldwide in environmental sciences for the 2005-2006 academic year. Awards for both faculty & professionals range from two months to an academic year. There are a number of open "All Disciplines" awards that allow candidates to propose their own project & determine their host institution affiliation. Deadline: August 1, 2004
The URL is: http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/

Federal Grant Guide    
"How to Find and Win Federal Grants" by Susan H. Gray. Completely updated, this guide is for nonprofit organizations to find, apply for, and win federal grants. Also provides suggestions for developing projects and proposals worthy of federal funding, where to quickly access the information on more than 1,000 federal grants, loans, and other assistance programs, and covers the legal and financial responsibilities of grant recipients. 2003-2004, 200 pp. $195
The URL is: http://www.federalgrantguide.com/

NFWF Nature of Learning Grants Program    
National Wildlife Refuge System’s new community-based environmental education initiative. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to support start-up expenses associated with new programs. In addition, grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to provide continued support to existing Nature of Learning programs. Application Deadline: June 28, 2004
The URL is: http://refuges.fws.gov/education/natureOfLearning/...

Common Sense Environmental Fund    
The Common Sense Environmental Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit global wildlife conservation organization based in Washington, DC. We are working to achieve a world where wildlife conservation is a priority and trained conservation professionals in every country are engaged in ensuring species survival. We work to accomplish this through cooperative relationships with a myriad of international partners. We only invest in organizations that demonstrate the highest levels of value and integrity and spend 80% (at a minimum) of their revenue directly on biodiversity, forest, international, sustainable agriculture, wetlands and water/marine research, conservation and restoration projects.
The URL is: http://www.csshome.com/501c3.htm

Fundsnet Services    
Site provides extensive list of funding organizations, grant-writing assistance, and resources applicable to the process.
The URL is: http://www.fundsnetservices.com

GrantCraft    
"Practical Wisdom for Grantmakers"

Site includes grant maker guide, workshop kit, and downloadable tools. A project of the Ford Foundation.
The URL is: http://www.grantcraft.org

State Farm Scholarships    
State Farm Companies Foundation supports seven different scholarship programs. The scholarships aid individuals pursuing degrees in higher education, including: Doctoral Dissertation Awards; American Indian Scholarship; Hispanic Scholarship Awards; National Merit Achievement Scholarship; National Merit $2500 Scholarship.
The URL is: http://www.statefarm.com/foundati/awards.htm

Mountaineers Foundation    
The Foundation supports environmental research, environmental education, and conservation projects in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho,

Montana, and British Columbia.
The URL is: http://www.mountaineersfoundation.org/

Mott Foundation    
Facilitates effective planning, networking, organizing and communication among individuals and groups fighting for environmental, economic and social justice. Lists more than 400 people of color, grant opportunities, resource and legal groups from 40 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico.
The URL is: http://www.mott.org/

Grants Office    
Grants Office makes it easy to find funding for any service, program or research activity, through:


-Easy-to-access federal, state, and foundation grants information that is updated daily


-Weekly E-mail and/or FAX notices about grants that match your interests


-A dynamically generated deadline calendar that matches your criteria
The URL is: http://www.grantsoffice.com/

National Geographic Society Grants for Scientific Research    
The National Geographic Society

awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its

Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad

scientific interest. Applications accepted throughout the year.
The URL is: http://nationalgeographic.com/research/grant_appli...

GrassRoots Fundraising.org    
Online resources from the GrassRoots Fundraising Journal and ChardonPress.com.
The URL is: http://www.grassrootsfundraising.org

Tips and Resources for Teachers Grant Writing    
Education World "Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing" to help educators apply for classroom grants for class projects, field trips, special curriculum needs to enhance their students' educational experience.
The URL is: http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profd...

Environmental Grantmakers Association      
The EGA is a voluntary association of foundations and giving programs concerned with the protection of the natural environment.
The URL is: http://www.ega.org/

U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program    
"Fulbright grants are made to U.S. citizens and nationals of other countries for a variety of educational activities, primarily university lecturing, advanced research, graduate study and teaching in elementary and secondary schools." Applications and specific program req. are available online.
The URL is: http://www.iie.org/cies/

Blank Family Foundation Enviro Grant - Atlanta, Georgia    
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation provides grants to governmental, civic and nonprofit partners for initiatives that enhance the quality-of-life in Atlanta, Georgia's urban core supporting the preservation of green space and parks.
The URL is: http://www.blankfoundation.org/initiatives/quality...

Global Greengrants Fund    
"The Global Greengrants Fund supports a wide range of community-based initiatives that protect the environment in the most underserved and threatened regions on Earth."
The URL is: http://www.greengrants.org/

DiscounTech    
Cisco and TechSoup networking product donation program to benefit nonprofit organizations across the United States. The new joint initiative will give qualified nonprofits access to Cisco's networking solutions at greatly reduced prices, as well as support during the decision-making, installation, and ongoing use of the system.
The URL is: http://www.techsoup.org/DiscounTech/default.asp?vi...

Qwest for Education    
Qwest for Education focuses on enriching the lives of children by supporting solid K-12 educational programs. The Foundation will consider programs that support innovative models to strengthen K-12 public school education, improvement of skills and leadership of educators, and effective use of technology to improve K-12 public school instruction.
The URL is: http://www.qwest.com/about/company/sponsorships/fo...

Elks National Foundation: Most Valuable Student Scholarship    
The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated boys and girls in the competition. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be judged on financial need, leadership, and scholarship. Applications available online.
The URL is: http://www.elks.org/enf/scholars/mvs.cfm

City Year Fellowship    
Applications are now being accepted for the Paul and Phyllis Fireman Public Service Fellowship, a year-long fellowship designed for graduates of MBA, MPP, MPA and other graduate programs, or those with comparable experience in the private, civic or governmental sectors who seek to make an impact in the nonprofit sector. Awarded Annually.
The URL is: http://www.cityyear.org/about/fireman.cfm

Excellence in Math & Science Teaching Awards    
Nomination Deadline: May 1, 2006

The 2006 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching for outstanding K-6th grade math or science teachers. Each Presidential Awardee will receive a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation.
The URL is: http://www.paemst.org/page.cfm?pageID=2

Federal Money Retriever    
Summary statistics on grants available for EE, and advertisement for commercial software

that assists in grant identification.
The URL is: http://www.fedmoney.com/

Environmental Research and Education Foundation Grants    
Provide grants for waste industry research and education, as well as scholarships for environmental scientists.


The URL is: http://www.erefdn.org/guide.html

Funding Opportunities (US Department of Education)    
Grant and contract information from U.S. DOE, including departmental guidelines, regulations, and Federal Register grant related documents.
The URL is: http://www.ed.gov/topics/topics.jsp?&top=Grants+%2...

Grant Sources for Educators    
A List from Kathy Schrock's Guide for Educators, on grant-writing techniques and funding sources.
The URL is: http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/business/...

Nicholas Simeon Aleksiuk Environmental Fellowship    
$30,000/year for three consecutive years of full-time doctoral study at Univ of Alberta. Field of Study: Emotional benefits of natural environments, within any academic department. Eligibility: Female students under the age of 30, Citizenship unrestricted. Application forms available September, 2006.
The URL is: http://www.telusplanet.net/public/aleksiuk/homepag...

Truman Scholarship Foundation    
The mission is to find & recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential committed to careers in government, the non-profit or advocacy sectors, education or in the public service; & provide financial support for graduate study, leadership training, & fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.
The URL is: http://www.truman.gov/

Federal Grants Wire    
Federal Grants Wire is a free resource for federal grants and loans information. Lists 1500+ current federal grants, listed by agency, subject area and name, including over 200 environmental grants to choose from.
The URL is: http://www.federalgrantswire.com

Columbia Foundation    
The Columbia Foundation funds Bay Area and Greater Northern CA nonprofits in four major program areas: arts and culture, human

rights, preservation of wildlife and biological diversity, and sustainable urban community development.
The URL is: http://www.columbia.org/

GrantsAlert.com    
The number one goal at GrantsAlert.com is to make life a little easier for those who devote their time to searching for education grants and identifying new funding opportunities for their organizations, schools, districts, consortia and state education agencies.
The URL is: http://www.grantsalert.com

Brainerd Foundation    
An organization in the Pacific Northwest whose goal is to protect the environment and to provide information for concerned citizens. The Brainerd Foundation funds organizations through two types of grants: Program Grants and Opportunity Fund Grants.
The URL is: http://www.brainerd.org/

Kirsch Foundation Environmental Grants    
Foundation committed to an array of issues and causes, ranging from curing cancer and other major diseases, to cleaning up the air, to supporting local -- Silicon Valley, California -- nonprofit organizations. Deadlines: October 31, 2003, February 27, 2004, and June 30, 2004.
The URL is: http://www.kirschfoundation.org/how/environmental/...

Profits for the Planet Program    
Stonyfield Farm's Profits for the Planet Program (PFP) provides funding to efforts that affect positive and meaningful change and have measurable outcomes. In addition to funds, Stonyfield Farm also donates product to organizations. Proposals are accepted throughout the year.
The URL is: http://www.stonyfield.com/AboutUs/ProfitsForThePla...

Tiffany & Co. Foundation Environmental Conservation Grants    
The Tiffany Foundation supports orgs dedicated to the conservation of natural resources. Proposal Deadline: May 15th.




The URL is: http://www.tiffanyandcofoundation.org/gp&eligibili...

Cyber-Sierra's Conservation Grants Center    
Find grants and funding for environmental education, conservation, ecology and natural resource projects.
The URL is: http://www.conservationgrants.com/education.htm

IPALCO Golden Eagle Environmental Awards    
IPALCO Enterprises, Inc. annual grants program for projects throughout Indiana that protect, preserve, enhance and restore Indiana's environment.
The URL is: http://www.ipalco.com/ABOUTIPALCO/Environment/Gold...

Grants.gov    
The Department of Health and Human Services federal E-Grants initiative via the Internet.
The URL is: http://www.grants.gov/

National Teachers Hall of Fame    
National recognition for exemplary pre-K-12 teachers, their expertise and accomplishments as stellar examples of the teaching profession. 2002 nomination forms will be available in September.
The URL is: http://www.nthf.org/

GrantSmart    
An informational and interactive resource center for and about the nonprofit community. Provides information about private foundation activities for grantseekers, philanthropic organizations, and individual donors.
The URL is: http://www.grantsmart.org

AmeriCorps    
The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages in service to help strengthen communities. AmeriCorps, SeniorCorps, and Service Learning opportunities.
The URL is: http://www.cns.gov/

Classroom Connection    
"A teacher networking program that recognizes and rewards exemplary teaching in classrooms. Sponsored by Xcel Energy Foundation and available to teachers throughout the service territory of Xcel Energy. The program is a 'teacher led network' where teachers develop and test their projects, and share curriculum on their successful programs."
The URL is: http://classroomconnection.org/

Guide to Grantseeking on the Web (2003 Edition)    
The Foundation Center Guide to maximize use of the World Wide Web for funding research. The 2003 Edition contains many new links and provides a gateway to the numerous online resources available to grantseekers.
The URL is: http://fdncenter.org/learn/bookshelf/grantseek/sum...

Aquatic Outreach Institute: Teacher Action Grants    
"The overall goal of the Grants program is to inspire teachers and students to become

better stewards of Contra Costa County's natural resources; to reduce the amount of pollution entering creeks and San Francisco Bay; and to protect and improve the quality of wildlife habitat in Contra Costa County." A cooperative program developed jointly with the Contra Costa County Clean Water Program.
The URL is: http://www.aoinstitute.org/tag/tag.html

Environmental Grantmaking Foundations      
This is a directory of foundations that give environmental grants. Also the membership directory for the Environmental Grantmakers Association. Published annually in the spring.
The URL is: http://www.environmentalgrants.com/

The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund    
Small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other educational organizations whose efforts best reflect the message of creating natural landscapes using native plants such as a prairie, woodland or wetland.
The URL is: http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.htm

Southwest State University: Rural and Regional Fellowships    
The Center for Rural and Regional Studies invites applications for fellowships. Fellows will conduct env., demographic, social, or cultural research pertinent to southwestern Minnesota, the upper Midwest, or the northern prairie. Maximum stipend is $7,500 for four-month tenure.
The URL is: http://www.southwest.msus.edu/regional

EPA Grant Writing Tutorial      
This web-based software walks users through the grant-writing process & helps them learn to write more competitive grants. It has detailed information and tips on writing a grant proposal & completing a grant application package; sections on 3 EPA grant programs; examples of good, complete grant packages; & a mock grant-writing activity. (available for download or on a CD-ROM)
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/grtlakes/seahome/grants.html

North Cascades Institute    
Field-based environmental education about the natural history and culture of the Pacific Northwest for people of all ages.
The URL is: http://www.ncascades.org/

Turner Foundation Grants    
The Turner Foundation, Inc. is soliciting new grant proposals for the protection of rivers, lakes, wetlands, aquifers, oceans, and other water systems from contamination, degradation, and other abuses. Proposal deadlines: 12/15, 3/15, 6/15, 9/15
The URL is: http://www.turnerfoundation.org/grants/pa.asp#wt

Online Fundraising Resources Center    
Offers a sampling of chapters from the book "Fundraising and Friend-Raising on the Web," with updates and a good set of successful examples. Info on how to create effective fund raising web sites and examples of such sites.
The URL is: http://www.fund-online.com/

How Can We Use the Internet for Fundraising?    
A comprehensive 1998 report by Eric Mercer designed to provide "an introduction and a classification scheme to help readers learn to effectively evaluate alternative methods of online fundraising." A project of the Internet Nonprofit Center. Good resource links.
The URL is: http://www.nonprofits.org/misc/981027em.html

Tom's of Maine Grant Program    
This site features the mission and grantmaking programs of Tom's of Maine, the socially and ecologically conscious manufacturer of natural personal care products. Grant guidelines are available online.
The URL is: http://www.tomsofmaine.com/about/grant_guidelines....

Making A Difference: Scholarship for a Better World    
Guide to scholarships/fellowships based on service, activism, green/peace studies. Social entrepreneur funds, colleges which fund service projects and more. Over 200 pages of awards. Online ordering.
The URL is: http://www.sageworks.net/pages/schol.html

School Funding Newsletter    
Free monthly newsletter provides information and alerts on grants available to public, private, charter, faith-based Pre K-12 schools in the U.S.
The URL is: http://www.school-funding-center.com/

Whale Tail Grants Program    
Deadline: November 15, 2005

The California Coastal Commission's Whale Tail Grants Program is accepting applications for coastal and marine education projects that encourage people to value and take action to improve the health of California's coast, marine life, or watersheds that connect with the coast. Emphasis is on reaching underserved students and members of the public. Schools, nonprofits, and governments may apply. For more details and the application and guidelines, see the website or call (800) Coast-4U.
The URL is: http://www.coastforyou.org

Resources for Fundraising Online    
Compiled by Putnam Barber, of the Internet Nonprofit Center, this comprehensive list includes annotated links to a wide range of online fundraising sites.


The URL is: http://www.nonprofits.org/npofaq/misc/990804olfr.h...

Cyber Grants    
The site offers nonprofits the opportunity to research grant guidelines and create online proposals that are submitted directly to member foundations. Participating foundations, which pay a fee, are provided with access to a grantmaking

and reporting system that facilitates online proposal reviews.
The URL is: http://www.cybergrants.com/

Target All-Around Scholarship Program    
Each year, Target awards scholarships for each Target store—to high school seniors and college students age 24 and younger. Scholarships recognize volunteer work as well as academic achievement, encouraging students to demonstrate that true enlightenment goes beyond what can be learned from textbooks. Application Deadline: November 1st
The URL is: http://target.com/common/page.jhtml?content=target...

Unsung Heroes Awards    
Deadline: May 1, 2006

The Ing Unsung Heroes Awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering new methods and techniques that improve student learning. 100 finalists will receive an award of $2,000. 1st place receives $25,000; 2nd place $10,000; and 3rd place $5,000.
The URL is: http://www.ing-usa.com/us/about/connect/education/...

Nominate a Young Eco-Hero for the Barron Prize    
Deadline: April 30, 2006

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2006 awards. The Barron Prize honors young people ages 8 to 18 who have shown

leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,000 to support their service work or higher education. Half of each year's winners are chosen for their work to protect the environment.
The URL is: http://www.barronprize.org/


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