Georgia Stories | Private Grants Alert

Collaboration, Partnerships Can Extend Funding Dollars

We at CD Publications have always been big fans of partnerships, whether they are public-private or as simply a collection of private organizations. The essential advice here is to diversify your local funding stream to make sure you have adequate resources if one funder dries up and disappears. An...

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Planet Dog Foundation Grants to Open Soon

Private Funder: The Planet Dog Foundation; Opportunity: 2016 grants; Funding Focus: Programs which support working/service dogs; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $7,500 each to applicants from in the United States; Deadline: TBA (the foundation will open the next r...

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NSTA Challenge Science Essay Contest to Open Soon

Private Funders: DuPont and the Nat'l Science Teachers Assn. (NSTA); Opportunity: 2016 DuPont Challenge; Funding Focus: Science education, youth; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Students (Grades K-12) teachers and schools; Funding (estimate): TBA; Deadline: TBA, last year's deadline was Mar...

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(HEALTH) Hearst Foundation Offers Healthcare Grants

Private Funder: Hearst Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 grants; Funding Focus: Healthcare; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Varies; Deadline: Rolling (however, the foundation won't be able to accept applications between July 15 -Aug. 15 as it transitions to an online applic...

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(EDUCATION) Earthwatch Institute Provides Science Grants

Private Funder: Earthwatch Institute; Opportunity: 2012 Earthwatch Institute Education Fellowship Program; Funding Focus: Education and science; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Schools, students and teachers; Funding: Varies; Deadline: The application for the 2012 grants cycle will be avail...

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(FUNDING TIPS) Reader Seeks Help in Keeping Doors Open at Dialysis Support Center

Dear Grant Guru: "We need help in keeping our center open," writes Loretta deVries, of the Dialysis Food Foundation of South Florida (DFFSF), in Sunny Isles Beach. "We are willing to burn the midnight oil until the 11th hour and even after. We just need the information, and direction to go." Grant ...

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(HEALTH) MAC AIDS Fund Provides Grants for Youth, Housing

Private Funder: MAC AIDS Fund; Opportunity: 2011 U.S. Community Grants Program; Funding Focus: Programs providing support to those suffering from HIV/AIDS; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $50,000 each; Deadline: Sept. 9. Summary:The MAC AIDS Fund supports nonprof...

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(OUTDOORS) United States Golf Assn. Provides Recreational Grants

Private Funder: United States Golf Assn. (USGA); Opportunity: 2011 For the Good Of the Game grants; Funding Focus: Education and recreation; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofit educational organizations; Funding: Since 1997, the USGA has provided in excess of $60 million in grants to ...

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(HOMELESS) Bank of New York Mellon Foundation Offers Community Support

Private Funder: Bank of New York Mellon Foundation; Opportunity: 2012 Charitable Giving Program; Funding Focus: Community development, the workforce and homelessness; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Varies;Deadline: Rolling. Summary: The Bank of New York Mellon Foundat...

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(UNDERSERVED) Commonwealth Fund Offers Healthcare Grants for Youth

Private Funder: Commonwealth Fund;Opportunity: 2011 grants; Funding Focus: Children's health; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Varies; Deadline: Rolling (Letter of Inquiry). Summary: The Commonwealth Fund is dedicated to improving healthcare for vulnerable populations s...

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