Funding Opportunities
BJ’s Charitable Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Description:
Established with the goal of creating a positive, long-lasting impact on the communities BJ’s serves, the mission of BJ’s Charitable Foundation is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of grants support organizations that provide services such as hunger prevention, self-sufficiency, health care, and education to those in need.
Deadlines are quarterly—January, April, July, and October.
Award:
Approximately $1 million annually
Eligibility:
Tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations with 501 (c) 3 status and public organizations
For more information:
http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml |
2012 Mantis Awards for Community and Youth Gardens
Description:
Each year, Mantis presents the Mantis Awards to charitable and educational garden projects that enhance the quality of life in their host communities. NGA selects 25 outstanding applicants to receive Mantis tiller/cultivators. Any nonprofit garden program may apply. In the past, winners have included schools, churches, correctional facilities, parks departments, youth camps, community gardens, and many others. These are groups turning slim resources into bountiful gardens with far-reaching benefits, from increasing their community’s access to fresh nutritious foods to educating the public about the importance of gardening in our nation’s history.
Award:
25 programs will each receive a Mantis Tiller/Cultivator with border/edger and kickstand, and their choice of gas-powered 2-cycle engine or electric motor. Total value: $349.00.
Eligibility:
Applicants must operate a charitable or educational program that is not-for-profit in the United States. The tiller may not be used as a prize for fundraising (e.g., auction or raffle).
Deadline:
Thu, 03/01/2012
For more information:
http://www.kidsgardening.org/grants/2012-mantis-awards-community-and-youth-garde... |
Second Chance Act Technology Careers Training Demonstration Projects for Incarcerated Adults and Juveniles
Funder:
Bureau of Justice Assistance, U.S. Department of Justice
Description:
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is pleased to announce that it is seeking applicants for funding under the Second Chance Act to provide technology career training to incarcerated individuals. This program furthers the Department’s mission by providing services and programs to help facilitate the successful reintegration of offenders as they return to their communities.
Award:
BJA anticipates that it will make up to six awards of up to $750,000 for a 12-month project period to begin on October 1, 2012.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are states, units of local government, territories, and federally recognized Indian tribes.
Deadline:
Thu, 03/01/2012
For more information:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/12SCATechCareersSol.pdf |
MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards
Funder:
MetLife Foundation
Description:
The MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards solicitation seeks to enhance neighborhood safety and revitalization through partnerships between law enforcement and community groups. Awards are available in two categories: neighborhood revitalization and special strategy.
Award:
The Neighborhood Revitalization Awards will have one first place monetary award of $30,000 and four runner up awards of $20,000. The Special Strategy Awards will include five monetary awards of $15,000 each.
Eligibility:
The MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards solicitation seeks to enhance neighborhood safety and revitalization through partnerships between law enforcement and community groups. Awards are available in two categories: neighborhood revitalization and special strategy. Eligible applicants must be member organizations of partnerships that include, but are not limited to, community organizations and police.
Deadline:
Sun, 03/11/2012
For more information:
http://www.lisc.org/docs/resources/2012_MetLife_Preliminary_Application.pdf |
