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Volume 5, Number 17 | August 14, 2008
Community Development | Women and Children |
Needle Exchange
Grieving Children, Teens, and Families | Family Literacy
For our full listing of funding opportunities, go to http://www.channing-bete.com and choose "Funding Opportunities."
Offering a grant-writing workshop? Looking for tips and strategies for creating a successful grant application? Receive a free copy of our booklet "Finding And Getting Funding" (EM489833CBC) here, or call 1-800-477-4776 to find out how to receive multiple copies.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BJ's Charitable Foundation -- Grants for Community Programs
Application Deadline: Quarterly, next deadline is October 6, 2008
Description: The goal of this funding program is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of grants support organizations that:
- promote the safety, security, and well-being of children and families
- deliver education and health programs
- provide community-service opportunities
- aid in hunger and disaster relief.
Funding Amount: Amount is unspecified
Who May Apply: 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that positively impact communities where BJ's Clubs are located. Please see the following link for a list of BJ's locations: http://www.bjs.com/locations/.
For more information, go to:
http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml
Educate children on how to stay safe from sexual abuse
"Your Body Belongs To You! A Coloring & Activities Book" (EM57702)A
This engaging Coloring & Activities Book teaches elementary-school-age children how to protect themselves from unwelcome contact and to alert an adult if they've been victimized.
To learn more or to place an online order, go to:
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WOMEN AND CHILDREN
WHO Foundation
Application Deadline: Grant applications must be at the foundation by the second Tuesday of September each year.
Description: The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others(R) nationally supports grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing health, education, and social-service needs are the foundation's priority.
Who May Apply: In order to qualify for funding, an organization must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status through the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Funding will be considered for grass-roots charities with:
- a total organization budget of $2 million or less
- government funding of less than 30% of income
- United Way funding of less than 30% of income
- salaries/wages and benefits not more than 50% of budget.
For more information, go to:
http://www.whofoundation.org/WHO_Funding.htm
Help mothers-to-be have a healthy pregnancy -- and a healthy baby
"Planning A Healthy Pregnancy; A Self-Care Handbook" (EM93222)K
This interactive handbook discusses prenatal care, what to expect each trimester, diet and exercise, potential risk factors and warning signs, what to expect during labor, and much more.
To learn more or to place an online order, go to:
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NEEDLE EXCHANGE
The Comer Foundation -- Needle Exchange Program
Application Deadlines: March 1, July 1, and November 1 annually
Description: The Comer Foundation provides support to not-for-profit organizations focused on needle exchange and other harm-reduction strategies within the drug-using community, and seeks to facilitate the process between organizations and communities committed to creating and maintaining health.
Who May Apply: The Comer Foundation makes grants to organizations that are exempt from federal tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code and that are not classified as private foundations under section 509(a) of the code.
Funding Amount: Average single-year grants range from $5,000 to $30,000.
For more information, go to:
http://www.comer-foundation.com/NEPfull.html
Prevent drug use with the proven-effective program at:
http://www.channing-bete.com/prevention-programs/
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GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES
A Little HOPE -- The National Foundation for Grieving Children, Teens, and Families
Application Deadline: August 31, 2008
Description: A Little HOPE is a not-for-profit public charity, recognized by the IRS under 501(c)(3), that grants funds to organizations that provide bereavement support services and grief counseling to children and teens who have experienced the loss of a parent or loved one, regardless of the circumstances of the death. A Little HOPE welcomes inquiries from organizations by e-mail or fax only (no phone calls). Please send a letter of inquiry (only) that includes the organization's Web site address and the names of both the executive director and the program director.
Funding Amount: Unspecified
Who May Apply: Organizations that provide bereavement support services and grief counseling to children and teens
For more information, go to:
http://www.alittlehope.org/show.aspx?page=3
Help parents tackle the difficult subject of grief with their children
"Helping Your Child Work Through Grief;
A Parent's Handbook" (EM95993)K
This sensitive handbook explains the different ways in which children ages 6-12 perceive and handle grief at various stages of development, and emphasizes the importance of open, honest communication.
To learn more or to place an online order, go to:
http://go.channing-bete.com/wa/
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FAMILY LITERACY
The Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy -- National Grant Program
Application Deadline: September 5, 2008
Description: This grant program seeks to develop or expand projects that support the development of literacy skills for adult primary caregivers and their children. Family literacy programs funded through this opportunity must include all of the following components:
- reading instruction for parents or primary caregivers
- literacy or pre-literacy instruction for children
- intergenerational activities where parents/primary caregivers and children come together to learn and read.
Programs can also include additional components such as parent support groups, parent involvement, home visits, and job training.
Funding Amount: Up to $65,000 each
Who May Apply: Organizations with nonprofit or public status
For more information, go to:
http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
Promote academic success with the skill-building resources at:
http://www.channing-bete.com/education/
academic-skills.html?src=em
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