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Pedigree and Petfinder Foundation Operation Grants Program for Dog Shelters and Rescues 

The mission of this foundation is to support the work of shelters and rescue organizations in the United States. The 

Operations Program provides one-time grants to fund basic operational costs such as facility/structure, medical, 

transportation, and spay/neuter expenses that contribute to making dogs more adoptable. Only one grant per year, 

per organization is allowed. All organizations seeking grants should be a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity that focuses on 

helping shelter and/or breed rescue dogs find loving homes, and meets other criteria established through the 

eligibility questions and application process. Applications are accepted year round. Award Ceiling: $1,000. 

Deadline: 8-4-2022 

David Bohnett Foundation 

The mission of the David Bohnett Foundation is to improve society through social activism. The Foundation supports 

innovative organizations that address the following areas: (1) The LGBT Community category focuses on 

organizations that serve the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) community; (2) The 

CyberCenters category promotes educational, research, and recreational opportunities for local LGBT communities 

via access to the Internet; (3) The Gun Violence Prevention category strives to work with policy makers, advocates, 

and activists to reduce gun violence and promote prevention policies that keep all Americans safe; (4) The Voting 

category emphasizes voter registration and education; (5) The Animals category focuses on animal language 

research, service animals, and eliminating rare animal trade. A letter of inquiry is required. All eligible organizations 

must have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation and must fit within the foundation giving areas listed above. Award Ceiling 

not specified. 


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Popular Community Bank ( Banco Popular) Foundation 

Popular Community Bank Foundation will consider proposals from organizations aligned with its mission and in 

which Popular Community Bank employees are involved as volunteers in the four U.S. regions (California, Florida, 

Illinois and New York/New Jersey) where it operates as a community bank. The foundation supports nonprofit 

501(c)3 organizations that deliver services that will economically empower individuals within its communities, 

represent models in non-traditional learning environments, and are directly engaged in providing programs within its 

communities. Popular Community Bank Foundation will only be accepting applications submitted electronically. 

Award ceiling not specified. 


Pedigree Foundation 2013 Innovation Grants to Increase Dog Adoptions 

This program will award grants to animal shelters and dog rescue groups that demonstrate innovation and out-of-the 

box thinking that increases awareness, volunteerism, donations and, ultimately, dog adoptions. To be eligible, 

applicants must be a shelter or rescue group in the United States with nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. Award Ceiling: 

$25,000. 


Grant Opportunities/Homeland Security/Emergency Preparedness Top 

Zayed Future Energy Prize 

This annual award celebrates achievements that reflect impact, innovation, long-term vision, and leadership in 

renewable energy and sustainability. There are four grant categories available: (1) Large Corporation, (2) Small and 

Medium Enterprises (SME), (3) Non-governmental Organization (NGO), or (4) Global High School. You may also 

nominate a candidate for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Lifetime Achievement nominations are due in July, while 

other submittals are due in August. Aside from the Global High Schools category; applicants must demonstrate 

already existing impact, innovation, leadership and long-term vision. A proven track record is essential to the 

submission. Other eligibility criteria vary according to award category. Award Ceiling: $1.5 million for the SME and 

NGO categories. 


Grant Opportunities/Children and Youth Top 

American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation: Healthy Living Grant Program 

The Healthy Living Grant Program supports public health projects that encourage health education in communities 

across the nation. The foundation encourages proposals for grassroots school and community-based solutions to 

behavioral health challenges, operating on the premise that promoting and establishing healthy behaviors for 

younger people is more effective, and often easier, than efforts to change unhealthy behaviors already established 

in adults. Funded projects should provide awareness and educational programs about the dangers of prescription 

drug abuse or misuse for children and youth. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies that have been in 

existence for at least one year and that have an annual operating budget of $2 million or less are eligible to apply. 

The proposed project must involve a partnership with a medical organization. Award Ceiling: $30,000 in the 

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Prescription Medication Safety category. 


JCPenney Afterschool Grants 

JCPenney Afterschool is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to supervised after school 

programs for school-aged children. The organization provides grants primarily to specific nonprofit organizations. 

Each year, however, JCPenney runs a "round-up" event at 1,100 local stores across the U.S., encouraging 

customers to round up their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and to donate the difference to JCPenney 

Afterschool, for use in local after school programs. To apply for a JCPenney Afterschool grant, visit your local 

JCPenney store and speak to the public relations representative or the operations manager. Provide them with a 

letter of introduction from your organization and inquire about the grant application procedure under the "round-up" 

promotion. Use the link provided to access the store locator tool. Eligibility criteria and award ceiling not specified. 


Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Domestic Hunger Program 

The goal of this program is to provide relief and development assistance for those who suffer from hunger and 

injustices related to hunger in the United States. Grants are provided in the following categories: Relief, Sustainable 

Development, Community Organizing, Education, and Advocacy. Funded projects should have, whenever possible, 

some formal or informal connection with the ELCA, its synods, congregations, affiliates, or ministries. Priority is 

given to nonprofit organizations that help people with the least resources for meeting their basic needs as well as 

programs to assist women and children living in poverty. Award ceiling not specified. 


Florida State Elks Association - Children's Therapy Services 

This program provides physical therapy and occupational therapy to Florida children who do not have easy access 

to these services. This rehabilitation is carried out in the patient's home because of the absence of these services 

locally or because of the patient being medically infirmed at home. Priority is given to children who do not have 

ready access to therapy due to financial considerations. The services received by patients who meet eligibility 

requirements are absolutely free. The first step in being considered for admission to the therapy services program is 

to contact the Elks Lodge in your community or call the Program Administrator at 1-800-523-1673 ext. 240 and 

request an application. Applications are accepted year-round. Award Ceiling: not specified. 


American Legion Child Welfare Foundation Support for Programs to Help Children 

This funding will be provided to nonprofit organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and 

spiritual welfare of children across the United States through the establishment of new or existing innovative 

organizations and/or programs designed to benefit youth. Applications are invited from nonprofit tax-exempt 

organizations for programs that have the potential to help American children in a large geographic area (more than 

one state). Award ceiling: not specified. 


American Honda Foundation Grants 

This foundation is supporting broad, innovative and forward-thinking projects that meet the needs of youth, 

especially minority students. The Foundation is awarding grants for projects that emphasize youth education, 

specifically in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM), the environment, job training, and 

literacy. Eligible Organizations are nonprofit charitable organizations with 501(c) (3) status or a public school district, 

and private/public elementary and secondary schools as listed by the U.S. Department of Education's National 

Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Quarterly deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Award 

Ceiling: $75,000 over a one-year period. 


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Grant Opportunities/Housing/Homeless Top 

The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) LeTendre Education 

Fund 

NAEHCY provides scholarship assistance to students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness 

through the LeTendre Education Fund for Homeless Children. The scholarship may be used to help defray the costs 

of college tuition, fees, books, prep courses, or other educational expenses. LeTendre scholarship funds are 

available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless during their K-12 school attendance, and who 

have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement. Students who have not reached their 21st 

birthday by September 1, 2012, and who have completed no more than one year of college are eligible to apply. 

Applicants may be high school seniors, students enrolled in a GED or other alternative education program, or recent 

graduates/GED recipients. Award Ceiling: $2,000 for a one-time award. Additional financial support may be 

available for scholars in subsequent years. 


Grant Opportunities/Human Services Top 

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) - Request for Proposals Abuse & Neglect 

Stakeholders' Work Group 

This request for proposals has been released to develop and convene a stakeholders' work group to determine next 

steps for moving forward Florida's system of prevention, detection, and response to abuse and neglect of individuals 

with developmental disabilities. Letters of intent are encouraged but not mandatory and must be submitted by fax, 

regular mail, or hand delivery. Individuals, nonprofits, and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to 

this RFP. Award Ceiling: $80,000 for a one year period. 


Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Domestic Hunger Program 

The goal of this program is to provide relief and development assistance for those who suffer from hunger and 

injustices related to hunger in the United States. Grants are provided in the following categories: Relief, Sustainable 

Development, Community Organizing, Education, and Advocacy. Funded projects should have, whenever possible, 

some formal or informal connection with the ELCA, its synods, congregations, affiliates, or ministries. Priority is 

given to nonprofit organizations that help people with the least resources for meeting their basic needs as well as 

programs to assist women and children living in poverty. Award ceiling not specified. 









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Grant Opportunities/Justice/Crime Prevention Top 

David Bohnett Foundation 

The mission of the David Bohnett Foundation is to improve society through social activism. The Foundation supports 

innovative organizations that address the following areas: (1) The LGBT Community category focuses on 

organizations that serve the needs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered (LGBT) community; (2) The 

CyberCenters category promotes educational, research, and recreational opportunities for local LGBT communities 

via access to the Internet; (3) The Gun Violence Prevention category strives to work with policy makers, advocates, 

and activists to reduce gun violence and promote prevention policies that keep all Americans safe; (4) The Voting 

category emphasizes voter registration and education; (5) The Animals category focuses on animal language 

research, service animals, and eliminating rare animal trade. A letter of inquiry is required. All eligible organizations 

must have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation and must fit within the foundation giving areas listed above. Award Ceiling 

not specified. 


National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges - Family Court Enhancement Project (FCEP). 

The goal of the FCEP is to determine what family court procedures, practices, and structures related to custody and 

visitation can help keep victims of domestic violence and their children safe from further violence and trauma. The 

project will support three selected sites with technical assistance, training, and data collection from national experts 

and consultants. Applicants should be state, tribal, territorial, or local courts. Please note that there is no direct 

funding for this grant; it is for technical assistance only. 


Grant Opportunities/Media Top 

Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) Cultural Tourism Grant Program 

This program is currently accepting grant applications for special events, promotions, activities and festivals with 

yearlong cultural tourism promotion and programming which stimulates tourism by increasing hotel occupancy, 

and/or will have a significant media impact for Miami Beach between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014. The 

objective of this program is to provide funding for activities, events with yearlong cultural tourism promotion and 

programming that supports and advances the missions of the MBVCA and Cultural Affairs Council (CAC). Interested 

applicants must meet with MBVCA Administration prior to Monday, June 17, 2013. Only nonprofit cultural 

organizations with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or cultural departments within an educational institution (college or 

university) licensed by the state with tax exempt status under other sub-sections of 501(c)(3) are eligible to apply 

under this grant program. Applicants must meet two of the three criteria in place: (1) 200 contracted hotel room 

nights, (2) 500,000 confirmed media impressions, (3) 1 million confirmed viewership. Award Ceiling: $30,000. 


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Grant Opportunities/Natural Resources/Agriculture Top 

National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Everyday Capacity Building Grants 

Every Day Grants will strengthen the stewardship of public lands by supporting public land groups with funding for 

organizational capacity building and for events to engage their local communities on the lands for education, 

recreation or volunteering. This grant is focused on public lands or lands that are owned by the public, not lands that 

are simply open for public use. Everyday Capacity Building Grants seek to strengthen organizations and unleash 

their potential to serve their public lands. Awards can be used for strategic planning, marketing and 

communications, leadership capacity (board or executive), improved fundraising, assessments, and staff training. 

Applications will be accepted from Friends Groups, Cooperating Associations, Land Trusts, or any other 501(c)(3) 

nonprofits, whose mission is focused on serving a public land site in the United States and the improvement and 

responsible use of that site. Award Ceiling: $5,000. 












New Earth Foundation (NEF) 

NEF seeks to fund innovative projects that enhance life on our planet and brighten the future. The grants given by 

NEF support a wide variety of projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited, to environmental 

initiatives that are working to help eliminate pollution and to save the planet's ecosystems; community efforts that 

create models of social sustainability; educational innovations that prepare youth to become the socially responsible 

leaders of the future; and strategies that offer economic improvement and opportunities. NEF particularly 

appreciates projects that are replicable so that excellent ideas and work can multiply and benefit many. The initial 

step is to send a Letter of Inquiry to the foundation. Letters are accepted on an ongoing basis, but are reviewed 

twice a year. Grant allocations focus on smaller, newer 501(c)(3) organizations. Award ceiling not specified. 











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Grant Opportunities/Park and Recreation Top 

National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) Everyday Capacity Building Grants 

Every Day Grants will strengthen the stewardship of public lands by supporting public land groups with funding for 

organizational capacity building and for events to engage their local communities on the lands for education, 

recreation or volunteering. This grant is focused on public lands or lands that are owned by the public, not lands that 

are simply open for public use. Everyday Capacity Building Grants seek to strengthen organizations and unleash 

their potential to serve their public lands. Awards can be used for strategic planning, marketing and 

communications, leadership capacity (board or executive), improved fundraising, assessments, and staff training. 

Applications will be accepted from Friends Groups, Cooperating Associations, Land Trusts, or any other 501(c)(3) 

nonprofits, whose mission is focused on serving a public land site in the United States and the improvement and 

responsible use of that site. Award Ceiling: $5,000. 


Tony Hawk Foundation Invites Applications for 2013 Skateparks 

The Tony Hawk Foundation provides grants to construct high-quality, public skateparks serving at-risk youth in lowincome 

areas across the United States. The previous limit of two applications per organization has been rescinded. 

The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or a state or local agency (including public school systems or public 

projects). Award Ceiling: $25,000. 


Grant Opportunities/Health Top 

American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation: Healthy Living Grant Program 

The Healthy Living Grant Program supports public health projects that encourage health education in communities 

across the nation. The foundation encourages proposals for grassroots school and community-based solutions to 

behavioral health challenges, operating on the premise that promoting and establishing healthy behaviors for 

younger people is more effective, and often easier, than efforts to change unhealthy behaviors already established 

in adults. Funded projects should provide awareness and educational programs about the dangers of prescription 

drug abuse or misuse for children and youth. Nonprofit organizations and government agencies that have been in 

existence for at least one year and that have an annual operating budget of $2 million or less are eligible to apply. 

The proposed project must involve a partnership with a medical organization. Award Ceiling: $30,000 in the 

Prescription Medication Safety category. 


The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) - Request for Proposals Abuse & Neglect 

Stakeholders' Work Group 

This request for proposals has been released to develop and convene a stakeholders' work group to determine next 

steps for moving forward Florida's system of prevention, detection, and response to abuse and neglect of individuals 

with developmental disabilities. Letters of intent are encouraged but not mandatory and must be submitted by fax, 

regular mail, or hand delivery. Individuals, nonprofits, and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to 

this RFP. Award Ceiling: $80,000 for a one year period. 


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Florida State Elks Association - Children's Therapy Services 

This program provides physical therapy and occupational therapy to Florida children who do not have easy access 

to these services. This rehabilitation is carried out in the patient's home because of the absence of these services 

locally or because of the patient being medically infirmed at home. Priority is given to children who do not have 

ready access to therapy due to financial considerations. The services received by patients who meet eligibility 

requirements are absolutely free. The first step in being considered for admission to the therapy services program is 

to contact the Elks Lodge in your community or call the Program Administrator at 1-800-523-1673 ext. 240 and 

request an application. Applications are accepted year-round. Award Ceiling: not specified. 


Ribbons of Hope - Nonprofit Organizations That Benefit Women and Girls 

This organization will award one grant to an organization that works to promote the lives of women or girls in one or 

more of the following areas: education, health, economic independence, social well-being, and/or human rights. The 

grant cannot be used for salary or other overhead or operating expenses. To be eligible, organizations must be tax 

exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, have been in operation for a minimum of three years, 

and have an annual operating budget of at least $500,000, which can include in-kind donations. Award Ceiling: 

$100,000. 


Health Foundation of South Florida (HFSF) - Healthy Community Partnerships 

Through this solicitation process, two communities will be selected and supported in their efforts to make 

community-wide changes that significantly improve the long term health and quality of life of their residents. 

Selected communities must develop and implement action plans that include the provision and promotion of 

physical activity among its children and adult residents. The action plan must also address four additional healthrelated 

focus areas (Impact Areas). Each community must have a host agency to serve as the primary coordinator 

and capacity-builder and a host council and subcouncils to ensure broad, multi-agency and resident engagement 

and representation. See guidelines under "Foundation News" for the full list of nine Impact Area options and more 

grant details. Applications must be submitted electronically. Application conferences will take place June 24-26th. 

Applicants must be a state or local government agency or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation in one of the following 

South Florida communities: Buena Vista, East Little Havana, City of Hialeah, City of Miami Gardens, City of North 

Miami Beach, City of North Miami, City of Opa-Locka, Liberty City, Little Haiti, Overtown, and Wynwood. Award 

Ceiling: $3.75 million per community over a 6-year period. Please note that only one application will be accepted per 

community. 


Grant Opportunities/Transportation Top 

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Compressed Natural Gas School Bus 

Grants Available 

FDACS is seeking grant applications related to the purchase of equipment for the conversion of or for the 

incremental cost difference of purchasing a new compressed natural gas (CNG) school bus as compared to the 

purchase of a new, regular diesel school bus. For matching funds, the minimum allowable amount for an application 

to be eligible for consideration for award shall be 25% of the total project costs. In addition, matching funds must be 

expended in concurrence with grant funds. Only Florida school districts may apply. Award ceiling not specified; $1.2 

million available in total for all awardees. FDACS may have the option to allocate additional funds to the Program, 

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subject to availability. 


Grant Opportunities/Arts, Culture and Libraries Top 

The Foundation for Bluegrass Music General Grants and Public Projects Honoring Bluegrass Icons 

This foundation disburses funds to support educational, literary and artistic activities related to bluegrass music that 

is of public benefit. Examples of programs that can grow under this umbrella include Bluegrass in the Schools 

(grants, workshops, programs); academic conferences; literary works and related efforts; public artistic presentation 

of an educational nature; historic preservation; and other works of a charitable nature. In addition to these grants, 

the foundation is inviting applications for public projects in memory of bluegrass icons Doug Dillard and Arthel "Doc" 

Watson. Of special interest are bluegrass music-related projects and programs that involve education or youth. The 

Foundation generally makes grants to non-profit organizations with 501(c) (3) status and qualified governmental 

agencies such as public schools and colleges. Award ceiling not specified; $10,000 total is available for the 

Bluegrass Icons grant category. 














Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI) Book Launch Award 

This program provides grants to authors or illustrators for use in marketing a new book scheduled for release during 

the next calendar year from a designated Published and Listed (PAL) publisher. The money can be used for any 

kind of promotional purpose that will increase sales and visibility of the book, such as launch events, speaking 

engagements, book tours, curriculum materials, advertising, book trailers, website development, or community 

events. With this award authors and illustrators can now take their marketing strategy into their own hands, 

something that is becoming increasingly important due to the ever-shrinking availability of marketing dollars in most 

publisher's budgets. Eligibility is limited to Full or Published and Listed members of the SCBWI for a book with a 

publication date during the 2014 calendar year. Award Ceiling: $2,000. 


Grant Opportunities/Education Top 

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2014 - 2015 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program 

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers teaching, research, or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 

countries for the 2014 - 2015 academic year. This year, there are nearly 100 awards available in science and 

technology fields. Opportunities are available for college and university faculty and administrators as well as for 

professionals, artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. U.S. citizenship is 

required. Award ceiling varies depending on the specific award program. 


JCPenney Afterschool Grants 

JCPenney Afterschool is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to supervised after school 

programs for school-aged children. The organization provides grants primarily to specific nonprofit organizations. 

Each year, however, JCPenney runs a "round-up" event at 1,100 local stores across the U.S., encouraging 

customers to round up their purchases to the nearest whole dollar and to donate the difference to JCPenney 

Afterschool, for use in local after school programs. To apply for a JCPenney Afterschool grant, visit your local 

JCPenney store and speak to the public relations representative or the operations manager. Provide them with a 

letter of introduction from your organization and inquire about the grant application procedure under the "round-up" 

promotion. Use the link provided to access the store locator tool. Eligibility criteria and award ceiling not specified. 




























$100,000. 


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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation- Pathways Out of Poverty 

This program's mission is to identify, test and help sustain pathways out of poverty for low-income people and 

communities. The program includes four grantmaking areas: (1) Improving Community Education; (2) Expanding 

Economic Opportunity; (3) Building Organized Communities; and (4) Special Initiatives. The first three areas support 

the foundation's efforts to nurture systemic change in the educational, economic and community systems that 

produce and perpetuate poverty in the U.S. The fourth area allows the foundation to support projects that are 

crosscutting in nature and to explore special opportunities. The foundation may also support proposals that address 

institutional racism. Grants outside the U.S. are made only in the Civil Society and Environment programs. Funding 

for unsolicited proposals is limited. Potential applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry in lieu of a grant 

proposal; letters are accepted year-round. The foundation can award grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, foreign 

equivalent charities, units of government, international organizations, and exempt operating foundations. Award 

ceiling not specified; award median is $100,000. 


The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth (NAEHCY) LeTendre Education 

Fund 

NAEHCY provides scholarship assistance to students who are homeless or have experienced homelessness 

through the LeTendre Education Fund for Homeless Children. The scholarship may be used to help defray the costs 

of college tuition, fees, books, prep courses, or other educational expenses. LeTendre scholarship funds are 

available to students who are homeless or who have been homeless during their K-12 school attendance, and who 

have demonstrated average or higher than average achievement. Students who have not reached their 21st 

birthday by September 1, 2012, and who have completed no more than one year of college are eligible to apply. 

Applicants may be high school seniors, students enrolled in a GED or other alternative education program, or recent 

graduates/GED recipients. Award Ceiling: $2,000 for a one-time award. Additional financial support may be 

available for scholars in subsequent years. 











Grant Opportunities/Economic and Community Development Top 

Popular Community Bank ( Banco Popular) Foundation 

Popular Community Bank Foundation will consider proposals from organizations aligned with its mission and in 

which Popular Community Bank employees are involved as volunteers in the four U.S. regions (California, Florida, 

Illinois and New York/New Jersey) where it operates as a community bank. The foundation supports nonprofit 

501(c)3 organizations that deliver services that will economically empower individuals within its communities, 

represent models in non-traditional learning environments, and are directly engaged in providing programs within its 

communities. Popular Community Bank Foundation will only be accepting applications submitted electronically. 

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Award ceiling not specified. 






























$100,000. 


Charles Stewart Mott Foundation- Pathways Out of Poverty 

This program's mission is to identify, test and help sustain pathways out of poverty for low-income people and 

communities. The program includes four grantmaking areas: (1) Improving Community Education; (2) Expanding 

Economic Opportunity; (3) Building Organized Communities; and (4) Special Initiatives. The first three areas support 

the foundation's efforts to nurture systemic change in the educational, economic and community systems that 

produce and perpetuate poverty in the U.S. The fourth area allows the foundation to support projects that are 

crosscutting in nature and to explore special opportunities. The foundation may also support proposals that address 

institutional racism. Grants outside the U.S. are made only in the Civil Society and Environment programs. Funding 

for unsolicited proposals is limited. Potential applicants are encouraged to submit a letter of inquiry in lieu of a grant 

proposal; letters are accepted year-round. The foundation can award grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, foreign 

equivalent charities, units of government, international organizations, and exempt operating foundations. Award 

ceiling not specified; award median is $100,000. 


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Tony Hawk Foundation Invites Applications for 2013 Skateparks 

The Tony Hawk Foundation provides grants to construct high-quality, public skateparks serving at-risk youth in lowincome 

areas across the United States. The previous limit of two applications per organization has been rescinded. 

The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) public charity or a state or local agency (including public school systems or public 

projects). Award Ceiling: $25,000. 


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