Grants
UpcomingGRO1000 Grant
Priorities: Grassroots Grants from The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company are awarded to local communities to help bring edible gardens, flower gardens and public green spaces to neighborhoods across the United States. Any non-profit organization that is helping to foster community spirit and public service is eligible to apply for up to $1,500 for community gardens and green spaces. Due: February 13, 2015 Toyota USA Foundation Priorities: They are committed to enhancing the quality of education by supporting innovative programs and building partnerships with organizations dedicated to improving the teaching and learning of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Does Not Fund: Grants for endowments, capital campaigns, fund-raising events, construction and equipment Due: February, 2015 MRG Foundation Priorities: MRG funds groups that: Build community power: Is your group led by and accountable to the people most directly impacted by issues of social, racial, economic, and environmental justice? Address the root of the problem: Does your group identify and address the root causes of your issues? Change the system: Are you mobilizing your community to work together to change political, social, and economic policies, systems, or institutions that perpetuate injustice? Lack mainstream support: Does your organization have a hard time accessing traditional funders because you are too radical, cutting edge, or controversial? Does Not Fund: Individuals, groups headquartered outside of Oregon, organizations with a budget greater than $500,000. Grant Range: $5,000 - $20,000 Due: February 27, 2015 Mentor Graphics Foundation Priorities: The Foundation's support is focused on education from kindergarten through college. Particular attention is paid to K-12 schools that have need for additional funding for science, math and engineering programs. The Foundation also supports programs that enable students in the community to participate in scientific projects and engage in intellectual dialogue regarding current scientific theories. Does Not Fund: Religious organizations, environmental causes, animal rights organizations, capital improvement projects, campaign donations, fundraisers. Grant Range: $1,000 - $10,000 Due: February 28, 2015 The West Family Foundation Priorities: To support the Mission of the West Family Foundation grants are awarded in the areas of public school enrichment, human services and other charitable causes. The Foundation will only make grants to organizations whose projects or programs directly benefit the residents of Jackson, Josephine, Curry and Klamath counties, Oregon Grant Range: $1,000 - $10,000 Due: February 28, 2015 Umpqua Bank Priorities: Early childhood learning, childhood hunger, literacy and math achievement benchmarks, parent engagement and support, positive youth development, arts access for youth, financial education, college, tech and career readiness. Does Not Fund: capital requests, endowment funds, political lobbying or campaigns, religious activities, scholarship programs, trips or tours. Grant Range: $2,500 to $10,000 Due: March 31, 2015 The Ben Cohen Standup Foundation Priorities: They support work that helps stop bullying, helps those hurt by bullying and/or helps increase equality and diversity in sports. Does Not Fund: Requests for event or conference sponsorship, for performances, films or movie productions. Due: Currently not accepting applications |
OngoingThe Awesome Foundation
Priorities: Projects range across a wide spectrum, from public artwork to mobile applications to scientific experiments. Learn more about the grantees and their projects at the Awesome Foundation blog. Does Not Fund: Purchases for personal use, maintenance fees for charities and organizations. Grant Range: $1,000 Due: Ongoing Karma for Cara Foundation Micro Grants Priorities:The Karma for Cara Foundation is encouraging kids 18 and under to apply for funds between $250 and $1,000 to complete service projects in their communities Due: Ongoing Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Priorities: After school, Civic Participation, Community Foundations, Community Organizing, Flint Area, Freshwater Ecosystems, Income Security, Michigan, Philanthropy/Nonprofit Sector, Sustainable Development, Vulnerable Youth, and Workforce Development Does Not Fund: Unavailable Grant Range: $10,000-$200,000 Due: Ongoing Cisco Corporate Social Responsibility Priorities: Cisco donates networking technology to qualified nonprofit organizations. Cisco Product Grants focus on underserved populations where we can have the most impact: critical human needs, access to education, and economic empowerment. Does Not Fund: Individuals, programs that re-grant, start-ups, school scholarship, schools, libraries, museums, or hospitals. Grant Range: Up to $50,000 Due: Ongoing Do Something Priorities: Youth Led and Driven, Community Change, Creativity, and Diversity Does Not Fund: Learn more Grant Range: $500-$5,000 Due: Ongoing Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation Priorities: The Ross Foundation provides financial assistance to organizations that are qualified under the laws of the United States Department of the Treasury as a charitable organization for projects that directly benefit vulnerable children between the ages of 0-18. Does Not Fund: day-to-day operations, individuals, conferences, day care or public education. Due: Ongoing Fidelity Foundation Priorities: Funding for project consultants to develop strategic, business, technology and other types of plans. Does Not Fund: Learn more Grant Range: $50,000 or more Due: Ongoing Hewlett Foundation Deeper Learning Priorities: Education, Environment, Global Development and Population, Performing Arts, and Philanthropy Does Not Fund: Scholarships, Endowments, Capital Campaigns, Building Construction, For-profit Organizations, Unincorporated Associations or Groups Due: Ongoing JC Penny Cares Priorities: Health and Welfare, Education, Arts and Culture Does Not Fund: Learn more Grant Range: Unavailable Due: Ongoing Kauffman Foundation Priorities: Education and Entrepreneurship Does Not Fund: Learn more Due: Ongoing MJ Murdock Charitable Trust Priorities: Education, Health & Human Services, and Arts & Culture. Does Not Fund: Other organizations, loans, debt repayment, operational deficits, elections, or personal benefit. Due: Ongoing New Earth Foundation Priorities: Funds small and new organizations whose projects are innovative and enhance life on earth and brighten the future. Does Not Fund: Learn more Grant Range: Unknown Due: Ongoing No Kid Hungry Priorities: A primary focus of our efforts to end childhood hunger is our state and city-based No Kid Hungry campaigns. These campaigns bring together key groups from the private and public sectors to create sustainable partnerships that are working together to end childhood hunger. Does Not Fund: Learn More Due: Ongoing Office Depot Foundation Priorities: Giving Children Tools for Success – Supporting activities that give young people tools to succeed in the school and in life through education and inspiration. Building Capacity to Serve Communities – Supporting programs that help non-profit organizations to serve the needs of their communities efficiently and effectively. Does Not Fund: Learn more Due: Ongoing The Pacific Power Foundation Priorities: The Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations in the categories of education; civic and community betterment; culture and arts; and health, welfare and social services. Projects that affect Oregon, Central/Southeastern Washington and/or Northern California. Does Not Fund: Individuals, religious groups or groups with religious intents, political organizations, chambers of commerce, or any non-charitable purpose. Due: Ongoing PacificSource Foundation Priorities: Access to Healthcare, Healthcare Innovations, Health and Wellness Does Not Fund: N/A Due: Ongoing Safeway Foundation Priorities: Hunger Relief, Education, Health and Human Services, Assisting People with Disabilities Does Not Fund: Learn More http://www.safewayfoundation.org/get-funded/what-we-fund.html Due: Ongoing Spirit Mountain Community Fund Priorities: Projects must fall into one of seven program areas: Arts & Culture, Education,Environmental Preservation, Health, Historic Preservation, Public Safety, Problem Gaming Does Not Fund: Religious organizations, domestic animal care, economic development or community revitalization Due: Ongoing Weingart Foundation Priorities: Capacity and Sustainability of organizations supporting health, human services, and education Does Not Fund: Learn More Due: Ongoing Wish You Well Foundation Priorities: Requests should align with the Wish You Well Foundation’s mission: Supporting family literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. Does Not Fund: Individuals, candidates for political office, building or construction projects, debt reduction or capital campaign and graduate or post-graduate research Due: Ongoing |
