Funding Source/Title Deadline Purpose Eligibility Criteria Contact Information
Proposals with OPEN Application Deadlines
The Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation OPEN Improve medical and health professional education Tax-exempt organizations or agencies; amount and number of awards available is unknown June E. Osborn, M.D., President
Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation
44 East 64th Street
New York, NY 10021
www.josiahmacyfoundation.org/index.php?section=grant_guidelines
NEW! VHA Health Foundation Support for Improving Hospital Emergency Preparedness OPEN (submit an initial letter of inquiry) Encourage new & innovative ideas and practices in emergency preparedness Non profit health care providers with 501c3 status; award range $100,000-$250,000; project period of up to 18 months; match requirement of ½ request amount Invitation to submit a full proposal may follow
http://www.vhahf.org/vhahf/callforproposals.asp
Sunderland Foundation OPEN Dedicated to community building (prefers capital and special projects) Publicly supported 501c3 charitable organizations; amount available varies, number available is unknown President, The Sunderland Foundation
P.O. Box 25900
Overland Park, Kansas 66225
http://www.sunderlandfoundation.org/
Komen Foundation Ozark Affiliate Mini Grants OPEN Increase the capacity for effective breast health programs Nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies; max award $2,000; number available is unknown Ozark Affiliate
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
P O Box 9462
Fayetteville, AR 72703-0025 479-750-7465
http://www.komenozark.org/index.php
RWJF Fresh Ideas: Community-based Approaches to Improve Care for Vulnerable Populations OPEN New approaches to health & health care problems that intersect with social factors Public entities or 501c3 non profit organizations; grants available up to $300,000 for a 3-year project Applications must be submitted on-line
Submit a brief proposal; invitation to submit full proposal may follow
www.rwjf.org/applications/program/cfp.jsp?ID=19480
RGK Foundation OPEN Focus areas include education, community, and medicine/health Non-profit organizations; most awards are for one year; award amounts & number of awards will vary Must submit a Letter of Inquiry on-line; invitation to submit full proposal may follow
http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php
Singing for Change Charitable Foundation, Inc. OPEN (submit initial letter of interest) Improving quality of life for people & empowering them to make positive changes in their communities Progressive, community-based non-profit 501c3 organizations; award range $500-$10,000; number available is unknown Invitation to submit full proposal may follow
Judith Ranger Smith, Director, Singing For Change
PO Box 7210
Kansas City, MO 64113 816-363.8132
http://www.margaritaville.com/SFC.php
Verizon Foundation OPEN To improve the quality of life in Verizon communities Non profit org., elementary/secondary schools; award amounts/# available vary Applications must be submitted on-line
http://foundation.verizon.com/04001.shtml
Ralph and Eileen Swett Foundation OPEN Make a positive difference in the lives of individuals 501c3 organizations; award amounts and numbers available vary http://www.swettfoundation.org
Applications must be submitted on-line
US Dept. of Justice Office for Victims of Crime Helping Outreach Programs to Expand (HOPE) Grant Program OPEN Improve outreach and services to victims of crime Grassroots, community/faith-based, nonprofit victim organizations in operation for at least 1 year with annual operating budget of less than $50,000; max award $5,000; number of awards is unknown HOPE Program Mgr., Office for Victims of Crime
810 Seventh Street NW.
Washington, DC 20531 202-307-5983
www.ojp.gov/ovc/fund/expandingoutreach/welcome.html
Kresge Foundation OPEN Building nonprofit sustainability through capital challenge grants 501c3 organizations; amount/number of awards available will vary The Kresge Foundation
3215 W. Big Beaver Road
Troy, MI 48084 248-643-9630
www.kresge.org
Proposals Due April 2007
Baseball Tomorrow Fund 04/01/07
07/01/07
10/01/07
01/01/08 To significantly expand baseball or softball programs in communities Focused on programs for children aged 10-16; Submit letter of inquiry – invitation for full proposal may follow Baseball Tomorrow Fund
245 Park Avenue New York, NY 10167
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp
National Dairy Council Nutrition Education Grant Program 04/06/07 Help empower kids to be advocates for healthy eating Eligible applicants are all groups or individual within US; max award is $5,000; number available is unknown http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/NationalDairyCouncil/Health/ThreeADay/grant.htm
AR DHHS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Community Mobilization Grants 04/06/07 Reduce the burden of diabetes in Arkansas Public or private non profit, community-based entities; max award $10,000; 5-6 awards will be made Arkansas Department of Health & Human Services
Attn: Khadijah Uqdah, Diabetes Section Chief
Diabetes Prevention and Control Section
P O Box 1437, Mail slot # H 6
Little Rock, AR 72203-1437
www.healthyarkansas.com
National Endowment for the Arts The Big Read 04/12/07 Encourage citizens to read for pleasure/enlightenment 501c3 non-profit org. or division of state, local or tribal government; 50 organizations will be selected each cycle; matching funds of at least 1:1 in non-federal money is required; award range $10,000-$20,000 Applications must be submitted on-line
The Big Read - Arts Midwest
2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55408 612.341.0755
http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php
Arkansas Highway and Transportation Dept. Safe Routes to Schools Program 04/13/07 Encourage/enable children K-8th grade to walk & bicycle to school in a safe and efficient environment Schools, school boards, communities, counties, government, non-profit organizations; available funds for disbursement - $1M per year through 2009 Contact: Steve Weston, AR Highway/Trans. Dept.
501-569-2020
www.arkansashighways.com
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee Communities 04/13/07 Providing immigrants and refugees the tools and support needed to improve & maintain their own health Non-profit organizations; max award is $300,000 for 3 years; 8-10 projects will be funded Applications must be submitted on-line
Wendy Yallowitz, Project Officer
wyallow@rwjf.org
www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfplist.jsp
Libri Foundation 04/15/07
08/15/07
01/15/08 Helping rural libraries acquire new, quality, hardcover children’s books Serve population below 10,000 w/total operating budget below $40,000; local match required; number of awards unknown Ms. Barbara McKillip, The Libri Foundation
P O Box 10246
Eugene, OR 97440 541-747-9655
www.librifoundation.org
SAMHSA Drug Free Communities Support Program 04/17/07 Community collaboration to support efforts of community coalitions to prevent & reduce substance abuse among youth Eligible applicants are community coalitions; 60 awards; max $100,000 per year; project period up to 5 years; match is required Jayme S. Marshall, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, SAMHSA
1 Choke Cherry Rd., Room 4-1059
Rockville, MD 20857
www.samhsa.gov
American Heart Association
/American Stroke Association Heartland Affiliate - Heart and Stroke Community Development Fund 04/18/07 Encourage development of new community programs & resource material to benefit cardiovascular health Non-profits (does not have to be a 501c3) and for-profit entities; max award $5,000; one year project period; number available is unknown Applications must be submitted to your local affiliate office. Arkansas has 4 affiliate offices – Little Rock, Jonesboro, Fayetteville, Texarkana
Visit www.americanheart.org to determine the appropriate office for your location
AR DHHS Emergency Shelter Grants 04/20/07 Improve the quality of life of the homeless in Arkansas Non profit community organizations; max award $30,000; one year project period Office of Community Services
Seventh and Main Streets
Post Office Box 1437, Slot S330
Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
www.arkansas.gov/dhhs
Lions Clubs International Foundation 04/25/07 Helps people to lead healthier more productive lives Max award $75,000 or up to 50% of project total cost; must have funding and support from local Lions Club; number of awards available is unknown Lions Clubs International Foundation
Humanitarian Programs Department
300 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842 630-571-5466 www.lcif.org
Mid-America Arts Alliance Regional Touring Program 04/30/07 Enriches the cultural life of communities 501c3 organizations, units of local, state or tribal government; max award $5,000; number of awards available is unknown Betty Maltbia
816-421-1388
www.heartlandartsfund.org
ING Unsung Heroes Award Program 04/30/07 Rewarding excellence in public schools K-12 education professionals; 100 finalists to receive max $2,000 each ING Unsung Heroes Awards Program
c/o Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way
P.O. Box 297
St. Peter, MN 56082 507-931-1682
www.ing-usa.com/us/stellent2/groups/dc/documents/companylobinformation/001143.pdf
Proposals Due May 2007 Forward
Arkansas Forestry Commission Urban and Community Forestry Program 05/01/07 Creating & supporting sustainable urban & community forestry programs State & local governments, non profit 501c3 organizations and educational institutions; program requires a 50/50 match – cash or in-kind; max award $20,000 Patti Erwin, Arkansas Forestry Commission
Urban Forestry Coordinator
2780 N. Garland Ave.
Fayetteville, AR 72704 479-442-8627
www.forestry.state.ar.us/community/UCFbackground2.html#Eligible%20Proposals
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority Mini-Science Teacher Grants 05/01/07 Purchase consumable items for student hands-on experiences in science Arkansas public middle school teachers grades 5-8; max award $500; number of awards available is unknown www.arkansasscienceandtechnology.org/minigrant.html
NEW! Entergy Charitable Foundation Grant 05/01/07
08/01/07
02/01/08 Low income initiatives, as well as literacy and educational programs 501c3 organizations, hospitals, schools, and governmental entities; amounts available will vary; number available is unknown Applications must be submitted on-line no more than one month prior to the deadline
www.entergy.com/our_community/cpGrant_Guidelines.aspx
NEW! AVON Foundation Speak Out Against Domestic Violence 05/01/07 To end domestic violence 501c3 organizations; award range $10,000-$50,000; number available is unknown Denise Yap, Manager, Grants and Programs
Avon Foundation
1345 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10105 www.avonfoundation.org
NEW! Dept. of Homeland Security/FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program 05/04/07 Enhance abilities with respect to fire and fire-related hazards Firefighters and nonaffiliated EMS organizations; 12 month project period; award amounts vary; number available is unknown; 5%-10% cash match is required Fire Grant Program TA Center
U.S. Fire Administration, Room I-207
16825 South Seton Avenue
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727-8998
http://www.firegrantsupport.com/afg/guidance
AT&T Accelerator Grants Program 05/04/07 Integrate technology into operations & community outreach Non profit organizations; award range $2,500 - $25,000; one year project period
www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7745
Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission Community Health Grants 05/04/07 (mandatory LOI due 03/16/07) Improving and optimizing health of Arkansans Community-based and/or non profit org.; max award $50,000; 12-month project period; number of awards is unknown Arkansas Tobacco Settlement Commission
Community Health Grant Program
101 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 460
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 501-683-0074
http://www.artsc.org/grants/index.html
NEW! DHHS/ACF Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes 05/08/07 Provide homeless youth with stable, safe living accommodations/services that develop skills necessary to move to independence Nonprofits, units of government; max award $200,000 per year; 60 month project period; 50-100 awards available; 10% match is required Victoria Marquez, Family/Youth Services Bureau
ACYF Operations Center
c/o The Dixon Group, Inc.
118 Q Street, NE.
Washington, DC 20002-2132 866-796-1591
www.acf.hhs.gov/grants
Arkansas Science & Technology Authority STUART Grant Program 05/10/07 Purchase equipment for use in public school science instruction Arkansas public middle school teachers grades 5-8; max award $5,500; number of awards available is unknown www.arkansasscienceandtechnology.org/stuartgrant.html
NEW! SAMHSA Drug Free Communities Support Mentoring Program 05/11/07 Support development and/or expansion of new community coalitions Current new or continuation DFC grantees in existence for at least 5 years; 21 awards; max award up to $75,000 per year; project period up to 2 years Jayme Marshall, Branch Chief, CSAP
Substance Abuse/Mental Health Services Admin.
1 Choke Cherry Rd., 4th Floor
Rockville, MD 20857 240-276-1270
http://www.samhsa.gov/grants
Gannett Foundation 05/15/07
08/15/07 Supports communities where Gannett owns local daily newspaper or broadcast station Gannett communities – Little Rock and Mountain Home; 501c3 tax exempt organizations; amount available will vary; number of awards available is unknown Little Rock – Contact: Theba Lolley
501-376-1111 TLOLLEY@KTHV.GANNETT.COM
Mountain Home – Contact: Karen J. Casey
870-508-8000 kcasey@baxterbulletin.com
NEW! DHHS/ACF Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program 05/16/07 Deliver capacity building services to faith-based and community organizations Non profit and for profit organizations, small businesses, government entities, institutes of higher education; $500,000 per year; 33 awards available; 20% cost sharing is required Eduardo Hernandez
ACF/Off. of Community Services Operation Center
Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program
1515 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 100
Arlington , VA 22209 (800) 281-9519
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants
NEW! DHHS/HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care Planning Grants in High Poverty Counties 05/16/07 Plan for the development of a comprehensive primary care health center in a high poverty county Public or private non-profit entities serving identified AR counties (Benton, Lincoln, Montgomery); up 25 awards available; 1 year project period; max award $80,000 Applications must be submitted on-line
Preeti Kanodia, Public Health Analyst
Div. Policy/Development 301/594-4300
http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/default.htm
NEW! Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Finding Answers: Disparities Research for Change 05/17/07 (brief proposal deadline) Improve the quality of health care provided to patients from racial & ethnic backgrounds likely to experience disparities Provider organizations, health plans & employers, or other organizations directly involved in health care provision or administration; award range $100,000-$275,000; project period up to 24 months; 25-30 awards Applications must be submitted on-line
Invitation to submit full proposal may follow
Finding Answers: Disparities Research for Change
Center for Health and the Social Sciences
University of Chicago
5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC 1000/Room G-115
Chicago, IL 60637 866-344-9800
www.solvingdisparities.org
NEW! Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Routes to Community Health 05/17/07 (brief proposal deadline) Foster collaborations to improve immigrants’ health, work life, and civic participation 501c3 or 509a tax-exempt organizations; up to 8 awards available; total award $225,000 over 39-month project period; 30% match required Conference call April 4; video webcast April 17
Applications must be submitted on-line
Invitation to submit full proposal may follow
New Routes to Community Health
4510 Regent Street
Madison, WI 53705 608-236-00674
www.newroutes.org
DHHS/NIH
Community Participation in Research 05/17/07 Support research on health promotion, disease prevention, and health disparities Number of awards available vary; for profit, not-for-profit, public or private, governments, faith/community-based organizations; max award for 2 yr project period is $275,000 Robert C. Freeman, Ph.D.
NIH, Div. of Epidemiology/Prevention Research
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism
5635 Fishers Lane, Room 2073
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9304 301-443-8820
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-05-026.html#SectionII
NEW! Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration Victim Justice and Assistance Sub-grant Program 05/18/07 Supporting services for victims of crime Public/non-profit org., law enforcement, hospitals, government entities, and other organizations that provide services to victims of crime; match of 25%-37% required; award amount/number available is unknown Ms. Sandra L. Cook, VJA Program Manager
State of Arkansas, DFA
Office of Intergovernmental Services
1515 West 7th Street, 4th Floor
Little Rock, AR 72201
http://www.arkansas.gov/dfa/igs/igs_vja.html
NEW! SAMHSA Services in Supportive Housing Program 05/22/07 Help end chronic homelessness Providers of permanent supportive housing programs; max award $450,000 per year; up to 5 year project period; 8 awards available Lawrence Rickards, Ctr. for Mental Health Serv.
Substance Abuse/Mental Health Services Admin.
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 6-1027
Rockville, Maryland 20857 (240) 276-1895
www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2007/sm_07_014.aspx
NEW! Dept. of Education Recreational Programs 05/22/07 Provide individuals with disabilities with recreational activities & related experiences Non-profit organizations, governmental entities, schools; 8 awards; award range $130,000-$140,000; project period up to 36 months Ed Hofler, U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Room 5065
Potomac Center Plaza
Washington, DC 20202-2800
www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/grantapps
NEW! DHHS/HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care New Access Points in High Poverty Counties 05/23/07 Provision of comprehensive primary/preventive health care services to underserved community and/or populations Public or private non-profit entities serving identified AR counties (Benton, Lincoln, Montgomery); up to 120 new access points will be funded; annual max award $600,000 Application must be submitted on-line
Preeti Kanodia, Public Health Analyst
Division of Policy and Development
301/594-4300
http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/default.htm
Entergy Corporation Community Partnership Grants 05/30/07 Impact arts and culture, community improvement / enrichment, education & literacy, & healthy families 501c3 organizations, schools, hospitals, government units, and religious institutions; max award $1,000 Paul Ford, Entergy Arkansas 800-772-5767
www.entergy.com/our_community/cpGrant_Guidelines.aspx
Applications available starting early April
General Mills, Inc. My Hometown Helper Grant Program 05/31/07 Supporting initiatives helping hometowns across America Municipal or civic organization or a public school; award range $500-$15,000; number available unknown www.myhometownhelper.com/LearnMore.aspx
Visit above website for additional information
DHHS/Administration for Children & Families Assets for Independence Projects 06/15/07
11/01/07 Assist low-income persons to become economically self-sufficient Community development corporations & action agencies, financial institutions, non-profits, government entities; 5 year project period, max award $1M; 50% cost share required; estimated awards – 50 to 60 James Gatz, Mgr., Assets for Independence Prog.
ACF/Office of Community Services
370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20008 202-401-4626
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/grants_ocs.html
Lance Armstrong Foundation Community Program Grants 06/22/07
(LOI due 04/13/07) Address and resolve the physical, emotional, and practical issues faced by cancer survivors 501c3 organizations; max award is $25,000 per year for 1-2 yr project period; an estimated 10 awards will be made; programs must be aligned with the National Action Plan for Cancer Survivorship Lance Armstrong Foundation
P O Box 161150
Austin, TX 78716-1150 512-236-8820
www.livestrong.org/site/c.jvKZLbMRIsG/b.739125/k.B55D/Community_Program.htm
Arkansas Cancer Community Network Grants 06/27/07 Reduce cancer health disparities Community-based participatory research; award amounts and length of project period vary; number of awards available is unknown Kelly Duke, Research Coordinator
UAMS/Arkansas Cancer Community Network
501-526-6335 www.acrc.uams.edu/cancer_control/ar_ccn.asp
NEW! USGA For the Good of the Game 07/06/07 To make golf more affordable and accessible 501c3 org., schools, and government entities; amounts vary; number available is unknown http://www.usga.org/aboutus/foundation/grants
NEW! Brookdale Foundation 07/06/07 Develop new dementia-specific, social model program Non-profit 501c3 org. or public agencies; up to 15 awards group respite programs and 5 memory loss programs will be funded; max award $10,500 over a two-year project period The Brookdale Foundation Group
950 Third Avenue, 19th Floor
New York, NY 10022
www.brookdalefoundation.org
NEW! Blue and You Foundation of Arkansas 07/16/07 Programs that positively affect the health of Arkansans Arkansas-based 501c3 org. or governmental agency; award range $5,000-$150,000; number available will vary Patrick O'Sullivan, Blue & You Foundation
USAble Corporate Center
320 W. Capitol, Suite 200
Little Rock, AR 72201
www.blueandyoufoundationarkansas.org
NEW! ADA Samuel Harris Fund for Children’s Dental Health Grants Program 07/17/07 Improve and maintain children’s oral health through community education programs Community-based, nonprofit oral health promotion programs; max award $5,000; approximately 60 awards available ADA Foundation–Harris Fund
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2616
http://www.ada.org/ada/prod/adaf
The Kerr Foundation Challenge Grants 07/20/07 Supports opportunities in areas of health, education, cultural development, & community service AR is one of seven states served by this foundation; 501c3 organizations; match required to meet the challenge Mrs. Robert S. Kerr, Jr., President and Chair
The Kerr Foundation, Inc.
12501 N. May Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK 73120
www.thekerrfoundation.org/index.html
AAP Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Planning Grants 07/31/07 Increase access to children’s medical homes Eligible applicants – pediatricians; award range is $2,500-$10,000 Applications will be available beginning May 1
www.aap.org/catch/planninggrants.htm
American Psychiatric Foundation 08/01/07 Promote early recognition and treatment of mental illness 501c3 organizations in existence for at least 2 years; 1 year project period; average award $50,000; number available is unknown www.psychfoundation.org/call_for_proposals.cfm
NEW! Women Helping Others (WHO) Foundation 09/11/07 Supports grassroots charities serving the needs of women and children 501c3 organizations incorporated for 3+ years; award amounts vary; number available is unknown The WHO Foundation Grants
P.O. Box 816029
Dallas, TX 75381-6029
www.whofoundation.org
NLM Planning Grant For Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems (IAIMS) (G08) (PAR-07-238)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-238.html
Purpose NLM's IAIMS planning grant supports development of a formal, written plan for a comprehensive information management environment that crosses organizational boundaries. The program emphasizes context-appropriate information, linking the published biomedical knowledge base with clinical, research, educational and administrative information. This program expires May 2, 2010 unless reissued. Only electronic applications are accepted. NLM Contact Dr. Valerie Florance, florancev@mail.nih.gov Deadlines Deadlines for New or Revised Applications: January 25, May 25, and September 25 each year Details are the same as for research grants listed at: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/Deadlines.html See http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/ for details and timetable for electronic submission of G08 grants applications.