- Tufts Health Foundation
NationalTufts Health Foundation
Tufts Health Plan Foundation’s mission is to improve the health and wellness of the diverse communities we serve. Through our community investments, the Foundation has given more than $26 million to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofits that improve healthy living with an emphasis on older adults. The Foundation began funding in New Hampshire in 2016. The Foundation funds programs that move communities toward achieving age-friendly policies and practices that are relevant, focus on the most vulnerable, and include older adults in the process.
Visit Grant Site - May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
NationalMay and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust
The May & Stanley Smith Charitable Trust envisions a human community that recognizes each individual as vital to the strength, richness, and well-being of the whole, and that motivates, empowers, and invites each to contribute and participate according to his or her ability and potential.
Visit Grant Site - Credit Enhancement for Charter Schools Facilities (Credit Enhancement) Program
NationalCredit Enhancement for Charter Schools Facilities (Credit Enhancement) Program
The Credit Enhancement program enables public charter schools to obtain school facilities by assisting them in securing private-sector and other non-Federal capital, and targets its funds to schools focused on high-needs students. Through innovative credit enhancement mechanisms, grantees leverage a relatively small amount of Federal funds to access much greater funding for charter school facilities.
Visit Grant Site - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
NationalRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation provides grants for US projects that advance their mission to improve the health and health care of all Americans. In order for a project to be considered for funding, they must address one of their areas of focus. RWJF awards most grants through calls for proposals (CFPs). The also accept unsolicited proposals for projects that suggest new and creative approaches to solving health and health care problems.
Visit Grant SiteVaries - Cooperating Collections
NationalCooperating Collections
Free funding information centers in libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource centers that provide a variety of supplementary materials and services in areas useful to grant seekers. Information includes grant searches, blanket applications and a wealth of other valuable information to help you find the right grant, then target your proposal to it.
Visit Grant Site - Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
NationalBill and Melinda Gates Foundation
This Foundation awards the majority of its grants to U.S. 501 (c) (3) organizations and other tax-exempt organizations. In deciding how to invest their resources, they look for projects that help reduce inequities in neglected areas, produce measurable results, catalyze increased momentum, collaborate with government, philanthropic, private-sector, and not-for-profit partners, favor preventative approaches, leverage support from other sources, advance their current strategies, accelerating the work they are already supporting.
Visit Grant Site - The Finish Line Youth Foundation
NationalThe Finish Line Youth Foundation
This Foundation strives to make a difference in the lives of youth in the communities where employees and customers live, work, and play. They accomplish this by being good stewards of the funds they receive and by supporting youth programs that are effective and inclusive. The Finish Line Youth Foundation financially supports opportunities for participation in youth programs that place an importance on youth development and an active lifestyle.
Visit Grant SiteUp to $75,000Rolling on a quarterly basis - Land and Water Conservation Fund
NationalLand and Water Conservation Fund
The LWCF program gives matching grants to States and local governments to acquire and develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program’s intent is to create and maintain a legacy of high quality recreational areas and facilities and to stimulate non-federal investments to protect and maintain recreational resources across the United States.
Visit Grant Site - St. Joseph Health Foundation Wellness & Prevention Initiative
NationalSt. Joseph Health Foundation Wellness & Prevention Initiative
This Community Partnership Fund seeks proposals that address the health and well-being of low-income communities in all areas of health including Body, Mind and Spirit. Applicants should develop a relationship with their local SJH hospital's Community Benefit department before applying for funding. Please contact the Community Partnership Fund to be put in touch with your local SJH hospital Community Benefit contact.
Visit Grant SiteVaries - BNSF Railway Foundation
NationalBNSF Railway Foundation
This Foundation makes grants in the 28 states through which BNSF operates, and where BNSF employees live, work and volunteer. Among their grant priorities are civic programs that involve parks and recreation, as well as health and human services.
Visit Grant Site$1,000 – $10,000Rolling - LL Bean Charitable Giving Fund
NationalLL Bean Charitable Giving Fund
LL Bean supports non-profits in the areas of outdoor recreation and health & human services through their program. Grants are made only to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations.
Visit Grant SiteVariesRolling - Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program
NationalFederal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Program
This program was created to fund construction and rehabilitation of trails for both motor and non-motorized usage. Although the program does not typically fund fitness equipment by itself, this can be included as a component of the overall project. There is a matching fund component to the grant, which can vary by state.
Visit Grant Site$84M Nationwide - Funding Factory
NationalFunding Factory
Not a traditional grant source, The Funding Factory helps schools earn leading edge technology, sports and recreation equipment (including playground equipment) by recycling empty printer cartridges and used cell phones. Schools collect empty printer cartridges and used cell phones and send them to The Funding Factory. Funding Factory provides all the shipping cartons and labels you need at no cost to your school. They also provide posters you can display at your school to help get the word out about your program.
Visit Grant Site - CSX Beyond Our Rails – Giving Gateway
NationalCSX Beyond Our Rails – Giving Gateway
CSX makes donations to organizations that are eligible to receive charitable donations and that support causes that align with our community focus areas.
Visit Grant Site - Darden Restaurants Foundation Grants
NationalDarden Restaurants Foundation Grants
The Darden Restaurants Foundation, supported by Darden Restaurants (operators of Red Lobster, The Olive Garden and other restaurants), makes grants in communities in which Darden has facilities. Areas of interest are: • Education • The Arts and Culture • Social Services • Nutrition • Environment and Natural Resources Grants ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 each. Application Process: Grant applications can be found online. The Darden Restaurants, Inc. Foundation reviews and awards grants quarterly – September, November, February and May. Darden's fiscal year runs from the beginning of June to the end of May.
Visit Grant Site$5,000 - $100,000Reviews and awards grants quarterly - Better Bicycling Community Grants
NationalBetter Bicycling Community Grants
Performance Bicycle will recognize some of the bicycle advocacy organizations making a difference by granting a total of $30,000 in 10 communities. These Better Bicycling Community Grants will support local efforts to make cycling more accessible in the communities where there are Performance stores. The grants are administered in collaboration with the Alliance for Biking & Walking. Criteria: Must be located in a community where there is a Performance store Incorporated as a 501c3 or 501c4 organization Proposes a campaign that is winnable with measurable results Proposes a campaign that will celebrate and enhance bicycling in a Performance community Recommended but not required that the applying organization is a member of the Alliance for Biking & Walking
Visit Grant Site - The Coca-Cola Foundation
NationalThe Coca-Cola Foundation
The Coca-Cola Company seeks to give grants to communities where they do business that can make a difference in water stewardship, active healthy living, community recycling, and education. Coca-Cola does not support individual school systems.
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NationalMattel Children’s Foundation
The Mattel Children's Foundation focuses its strategic grant making on one major objective: Improving the lives of children in need. The Mattel Children's Foundation has worked with thousands of charitable organizations and positively impacted millions of children since 1978. Over the years, the Foundation has funded new technologies, after-school activities, literacy projects, and programs to promote the health of children around the world.
Visit Grant Site - Shane’s Inspiration
NationalShane’s Inspiration
Their Vision: Fostering a bias-free world for children with disabilities Their Mission: Creating inclusion for children with disabilities through the use of inclusive playgrounds and programs
Visit Grant Site - Aegon Transamerica Foundation
NationalAegon Transamerica Foundation
Transamerica believes their responsibilities go beyond corporate walls. Therefore they created the Aegon Transamerica Foundation. Through financial grants and the volunteer commitment of their employees, they support non-profit organizations focused on the education, health and well-being of the communities where they live and work. The Foundation’s grant dollars go to the following categories of non-profit organizations: Arts & Culture: Programs that foster creativity in the areas of music and the performing arts, including venues for artistic expression. Civic & Community: Programs that strive to promote community development, encourage civic leadership, and enhance work and business opportunities. Education & Literacy: Programs with a mission to provide knowledge and to expand individuals’ capabilities, especially in the areas of financial literacy. Health & Welfare: Programs committed to improving the condition of the human body through nutrition, housing for the homeless, disease prevention and more. United Way: In addition to leading an annual campaign, employees' contributions are matched by at least 50%.
Visit Grant Site - Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
NationalEwing Marion Kauffman Foundation
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation works toward the vision of self-sufficient people in healthy communities. Their mission is to research and identify the needs of society and to develop, implement, and fund solutions that have a lasting impact and offer people a choice of hope for the future.
Visit Grant Site - The David & Lucile Packard Foundation
NationalThe David & Lucile Packard Foundation
The Children, Families, and Communities Program works to give all children the opportunity to reach their full potential. Their grant making strategies address two interrelated and fundamental needs that must be met for children to thrive: health and education.
Visit Grant SiteVaries - Bank of America
NationalBank of America
Working in partnership with community leaders, Bank of America's local market leadership directs the majority of our giving through local grants that address pressing social, economic, and cultural needs of communities across their global footprint. In addition, they partner with national organizations such as the United Way of America and Habitat for Humanity International to direct resources to local communities. Through their signature philanthropic program, the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative™, they enhance nonprofits' ability to serve more individuals and families in need and develop nonprofit visionaries, local heroes, and students as the community leaders of today and tomorrow.
Visit Grant SiteAward amounts varyCheck website - Allstate
NationalAllstate
Programs should focus on safety education with a special emphasis on youth, tolerance and inclusion. Their Safe and Vital Communities funding focuses on Teen Safe Driving, Catastrophe Response, and Neighborhood Revitalization.
Visit Grant Site$5,000-$10,000Rolling - MetLife
NationalMetLife
The MetLife Foundation makes grants to partners with an ability to reach low income households The goal is to empower people to lead healthy, productive lives and strengthen communities. Underlying the Foundation's programs is a focus on education at all ages and a commitment to increasing access and opportunity. Applications are accepted & reviewed year round.
Visit Grant Site - The Norfolk Southern Foundation
NationalThe Norfolk Southern Foundation
The Norfolk Southern Foundation offers grants in four principal areas: Educational programs, primarily at the post-secondary level Community enrichment focusing on cultural and artistic organizations Environmental programs Health and human services (food banks, homeless programs, and independent free clinics) Grants are awarded to eligible organizations located within the Norfolk Southern Corporation territory. Decisions are made by December 31 for the following year’s discretionary funding program.
Visit Grant Site - Surdna Foundation
NationalSurdna Foundation
The Surdna Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of sustainable environments, strong local economies, and thriving cultures.
Visit Grant SiteVariesApril, July and December - Lockheed Martin
NationalLockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is committed to a program of philanthropy that supports the Corporation’s strategic business goals and invests in the quality of life in the community. Applications are accepted year round and evaluations are typically performed quarterly. Organizations applying for a grant must have a non-profit tax exempt classification under 501c3, or be a public elementary/secondary school, or be a qualifying US-based institute of higher education.
Visit Grant Site - ACHIEVE Healthy Communities
NationalACHIEVE Healthy Communities
ACHIEVE (Action Communities for Health, Innovation, and EnVironmental changE) is sponsored by the (CDC). Selected national organizations collaborate with CDC to enhance local communities’ abilities to help prevent or manage health-risk factors for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, obesity, and arthritis. Specific activities are directed toward promoting physical activity and healthy eating, improving access to quality preventive healthcare services, and eliminating health disparities. Some examples of community-based improvements include, but are not limited to, increased access to and use of attractive and safe locations for engaging in physical activity.
Visit Grant Site - Zanvyl & Isabelle Krieger Fund
NationalZanvyl & Isabelle Krieger Fund
Current priorities of this fund include the environment and health, with a focus on underserved communities. Since many outdoor fitness parks can be used by people who cannot afford fee-based fitness facilities, by locating your new outdoor adult fitness park in an underserved community, you may qualify for this fund. The fund’s website covers specific information that should be included in your proposal.
Visit Grant Site$2,500 - $25,000March 1 and September 1 - People for Bikes
NationalPeople for Bikes
The People For Bikes Community Grant Program assists in supporting bicycle infrastructure projects and advocacy initiatives that will make it easier and safer for people to ride. Grant applications for People For Bikes are accepted from non-profit organizations with a focus on bicycling, active transportation, or community development. People For Bikes only funds US projects. People For Bikes focuses most grant funds on projects such as: Bike paths, lanes, trails, and bridges, Mountain bike facilities, Bike parks and pump tracks, BMX facilities, End-of-trip facilities such as bike racks, bike parking, and bike storage, We also fund some advocacy projects, such as: Programs that transform city streets, such as Ciclovías or Open Streets Days, Initiatives designed to increase ridership or the investment in bicycle infrastructure. People For Bikes s will accept requests for funding up to $10,000. They will not consider grant requests in which funding amounts to 50% or more of the budget.
Visit Grant SiteApril 6, 2018 - Challenge Cost Share Programs
NationalChallenge Cost Share Programs
The Challenge Cost Share Program (CCSP) increases participation in the preservation and improvement of National Park Service natural, cultural, and recreational resources. This includes all authorized Service programs and activities and on national trails. The CCSP is a matching fund program. An equal amount of eligible and matching share (minimum 50%) of cash, goods, or services from nonfederal sources is required. Projects selected should generally be able to be completed within one year.
Visit Grant SiteUp to $25,000 - Kaiser Permanente
NationalKaiser Permanente
We support innovative efforts to bring safe, physical activity to local schools, workplaces and neighborhoods. A healthy community is an environment that supports the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of those who live, work, and play there. It could be a safe route for kids to walk or bicycle to school, a neighborhood grocery store stocked with fresh produce, or parks and playgrounds that welcome families and workplaces that promote wellness and physical activity.
Visit Grant Site - American Express
NationalAmerican Express
One of the three divisions of American Express grant program includes community service which could be a good fit for playground installations. Check out their website to learn more about projects that have been funded, initiatives and how to apply.
Visit Grant SiteVariesRolling - The McCormick Communities Program
NationalThe McCormick Communities Program
The McCormick Foundation works to strengthen the components of civic health that make our communities strong. Their investments are focused on programs that improve basic human needs, provide disaster relief, inspire civic responsibility and stimulate local philanthropy.
Visit Grant Site - Home Depot – Building Healthy Communities Grant Program
NationalHome Depot – Building Healthy Communities Grant Program
The Home Depot Foundation offers grants, up to $5,000, are available to IRS-registered 501c designated organizations and tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are given in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services. Our primary goal is to provide grants and volunteer opportunities to support the renovation, refurbishment, retrofitting, accessibility modifications, and/or weatherization of existing homes, centers, schools and other similar facilities.
Visit Grant SiteSee Website - Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation - Quality of Life Grants
NationalChristopher and Dana Reeve Foundation - Quality of Life Grants
The Reeve Foundation awards Quality of Life grants up to $25,000 to organizations that provide services to individuals with paralysis. Applications are welcome from non-profit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, municipal and state governments, school districts, recognized tribal entities and other institutions such as community or veteran’s hospitals. Grants are awarded to organizations that address the needs of people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord and other injuries, diseases or birth conditions, including (but not limited to) stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Twice a year, funding is awarded to nonprofit organizations that provide critical life-enhancing and life-changing programs and services that improve physical and emotional health. Quality of Life grants is funded through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Award #1U59DD000383).These grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations that address that needs of people living with paralysis caused by spinal cord and other injuries, diseases and birth conditions, including (but not limited to) stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The Reeve Foundation has provided 2,300 grants since 1999 totaling more than $17 million to organizations worldwide that help improve opportunities, access and quality of life for individuals living with paralysis, their families and their communities.
Visit Grant SiteVariesTBD - NFL Play 60 Super School Contest
NationalNFL Play 60 Super School Contest
The NFL PLAY 60 Super School program has been recognizing deserving elementary and middle schools across the country since 2010. 34 schools are recognized each year as NFL PLAY 60 Super Schools for their efforts and awarded a $10,000 youth health and wellness grant and a visit with one or more NFL players, mascots, cheerleaders and other team personnel. Since the program was started, more than $1 million has been distributed to schools across the country impacting more than 60,000 students and funding projects like climbing walls, walking trails, new PE equipment, refurbished fitness zones and much more.
Visit Grant Site - CVS Caremark Community Grant
NationalCVS Caremark Community Grant
To ensure that they make a positive impact, the CVS Community Grants Program will focus on inclusive programs and programs for children with disabilities under age 21; academic and enrichment programs at public schools; and programs that provide access to quality health care services and health education for at risk and underserved populations of all ages. Requests for CVS Caremark Community Grants are accepted beginning on January 1 and ending on October 31.
Visit Grant SiteUp to $5,000Rolling - Rural Community Development Initiative
NationalRural Community Development Initiative
The Rural Community Development Initiative assists in developing the ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, and low income rural communities to improve housing, community facilities, community and economic development projects in rural areas
Visit Grant Site - Community Facilities Grants
NationalCommunity Facilities Grants
Community Facilities Programs provides grants in order to assist in developing essential community facilities in rural areas and towns with populations up to 20,000. Applicants that are located in smaller communities with lower populations and lower incomes will receive a higher percentage of grants. Some of the types of Grants available to public entities include municipalities, counties, parishes, boroughs, and special-purpose districts, as well as non-profit corporations and tribal governments.
Visit Grant Site - USDA – United States Department of Agriculture
NationalUSDA – United States Department of Agriculture
Community and Economic Development: The Community and Economic Development Program assists both communities and regions in realizing their goals through assistance and grants Community Facilities Loans and Grants: Community Facilities Programs provide loans, grant and loan guarantees for community facilities. Some of the types of projects supported by this program include hospitals, health clinics, schools, fire houses, community centers and many other community-based initiatives.
Visit Grant Site - Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grants
NationalEnvironmental Protection Agency Environmental Education Grants
The Grants Program sponsored by EPA's Environmental Education Division (EED), Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, supports environmental education projects that enhance the public's awareness, knowledge, and skills to help people make informed decisions that affect environmental quality. EPA awards grants each year based on funding appropriated by Congress.
Visit Grant Site - Federal-aid Highway Program
NationalFederal-aid Highway Program
National Highway System funds may be used to construct bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways on land adjacent to any highway on the National Highway System, including Interstate highways. Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways, or non-construction projects (such as maps, brochures, and public service announcements) related to safe bicycle use and walking. Ten percent of each State's annual STP funds are set-aside for Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEAs). The law provides a specific list of activities that are eligible TEAs and this includes "provision of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles, provision of safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists". Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program funds may be used for either the construction of bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways, or non-construction projects (such as maps, brochures, and public service announcements) related to safe bicycle use. Recreational Trails Program funds may be used for all kinds of trail projects. 30 percent of all funds apportioned to a State must be used for non-motorized trail uses, and 40 percent for diverse trail uses. National Scenic Byways Program funds may be used for "construction along a scenic byway of a facility for pedestrians and bicyclists."
Visit Grant Site - The Rite Aid Foundation
NationalThe Rite Aid Foundation
The Rite Aid Foundation focuses on three areas for charitable giving: - Children’s health and well-being - Special community health and wellness needs, including during times of emergency or natural disasters - Rite Aid’s own community of associates during times of special need For more information: www.kidcents.com
Visit Grant Site - The National Association of Education
NationalThe National Association of Education
The NEA Foundation awards grants to public school educators to enhance teaching and learning. Awards are given three times a year.
Visit Grant SiteVariesFebruary 1, June 1, October 15 - W.K. Kellogg Foundation
NationalW.K. Kellogg Foundation
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation concentrates its resources on early childhood, within the context of families and communities, offers the best opportunity to dramatically reduce the vulnerability caused by poverty and racial inequity over time.
Visit Grant SiteSee Website - Ford Foundation
NationalFord Foundation
The Ford Foundation supports innovative thinkers, leaders and organizations that are working to reduce poverty and injustice and to promote democratic values, free expression and human achievement.
Visit Grant SiteVariesSee Website - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
NationalThe Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands who show initiative in demonstrating innovative policy, service delivery and community supports for disadvantaged children and families.
Visit Grant SiteAverage grant amount: $112,000 - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
NationalTransportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act authorized the Transportation Alternatives Program to fund programs and projects defined as transportation alternatives. This would include on and off road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, community improvement activities, and recreational trails programs.
Visit Grant Site$835M - Preschool Grants for Children with Disabilities
NationalPreschool Grants for Children with Disabilities
The program seeks to provide support and direct services; provide technical assistance and personnel preparation; assist LEAs in providing positive behavioral interventions and supports; and improve the use of technology in the classroom to improve the learning experiences of children with disabilities.
Visit Grant Site - Fuel Up to Play 60
NationalFuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program that helps students and staff, decide how to make their school a healthier place by offering free resources and competitive funding to schools. The Food and Nutrition Service and FUTP 60 have formed a partnership, which recognizes FUTP 60 as a great resource for schools wanting to become HUSSC award winners. Schools that activate FUTP 60 are eligible to apply for FUTP 60 Funds, worth up to $4,000, for improving school nutrition and physical activity.
Visit Grant SiteUp to $4,000See website - JC Penney
NationalJC Penney
JC Penney makes grants in the area of health improvement, and requires a Letter of Intent from interested parties. No specific funding amount is specified; letters of inquiry are reviewed every 30 days. Program Contact: jcpcares@jcp.com
Visit Grant SiteVariesRolling - Community Development Block Grant Program - CDBG
NationalCommunity Development Block Grant Program - CDBG
The Community Development Block Grant program provides resources to assist with developing communities. The program provides annual grants using a formula based on a variety of measures to 1209 general units of local government and States. Grant amounts vary by state. The list of CDBG grantees in each state can be found at the following link:
Visit Grant SiteRolling - Citigroup Foundation Grants - Global
GlobalCitigroup Foundation Grants - Global
Average total yearly giving $52 million. Citibank’s communities around the world are eligible to apply. Neighborhood revitalization is a focus.
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