Grant Opportunities Alabama Childrens Policy Councils *Legend - PDF document

Grant Opportunities Alabama Children’s Policy Councils *Legend Economic Security (Econ) Health (H) Safety (S) Education (Ed) Parental Involvement and Skills (P) Early Care (EC) Singing for Change: supports small community-based organizations that promote positive change, personal growth, and self-sufficiency for lower-income communities and people living in poverty. Recent grants range from $2,000 to $50,000. (Econ, H, S, Ed, P, EC) www.singingforchange.org Eligible applicants: Small nonprofits Deadline: Rolling BBVA Compass Foundation: supports nonprofit organizations in BBVA markets support low- and moderate-income communities and individuals in focus areas including community development, financial literacy, education, health and human services, and diversity and inclusion. (Econ, H, Ed) www.bbvacompass.com/our-story/corporate-responsibility/foundations.html Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: Multiple cycles, February through September Alabama Power Foundation: supports efforts in Alabama Power service areas, in focus areas including educational advancement, civic and community development, arts and culture, and health and human services. (Ed, H) powerofgood.com Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: Quarterly (February, April, July, October) Build-A-Bear Foundation: makes grants between $5,000 and $25,000 for projects supporting children in need, including children who are facing life-threatening illnesses; have been affected by natural disasters; have been removed from their homes or are in foster care; are homeless; or who have lost a parent or sibling. Also supports youth services for underprivileged children. Projects must serve children within 50 miles of a Build-A-Bear store. (H, P) www.buildabear.com/brand-about-giving-foundation.html Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: March 31

Georgia-Pacific Foundation: supports projects within 30 miles of Georgia-Pacific facilities that address focus areas of education, community enrichment, the environment, and entrepreneurship. (Econ, Ed) www.gp.com/community Eligible applicants: nonprofits, public schools, local and state agencies Deadline: Rolling Hearst Foundations: supports direct services addressing roots of chronic poverty, especially affordable housing, job creation and training, literacy, and youth development. (Econ, Ed) www.hearstfdn.org/ Eligible applicants: Nonprofits with operating budgets over $1 million Deadline: Rolling Youth Service America https://ysa.org/grants/ Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Grants: provides small grants for youth-led projects that address childhood hunger (H) Eligible applicants: Youth (5-25), schools, community organizations Deadline: February Lead Agency Program: supports projects to activate at least 1,000 youth volunteers in meaningful community service activities. Must include a project focused on veterans or military families taking place on September 11; a project focused on economic opportunity and financial literacy for Martin Luther King Jr. Day; and an additional project for Global Youth Service Day in April. (Econ, H, S, Ed, P, EC) Eligible applicants: community organizations, school districts Deadline: Rolling through August 10 Disney Youth Volunteer Engagement Grants Supports the creation or expansion of volunteer opportunities for youth 5-18 that will strengthen communities. (Econ, H, S, Ed, P, EC) Eligible Applicants: 4-H, Afterschool All-Stars, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Camp Fire, FFA, Girls Inc., Girl Scouts, YMCA/YWCA Deadline: September 10 National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA) Charitable Foundation This program supports small charities that might not otherwise have access to funding, particularly those that help children. Areas of focus include underprivileged children with special needs; at-risk youth; volunteer emergency services; and mental health services. (H, S) www.nailbacharitablefoundation.org/home Eligible applicants: small nonprofits Deadline: July Michael and Susan Dell Foundation: supports projects addressing the needs of children living in urban poverty, specifically addressing education, family economic stability, and childhood health. (H, Ed, P, EC) www.msdf.org/united-states/# Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: Rolling Weyerhauser Family Foundation Children’s Initiative: supports direct service programs that create and promote stability, resilience, and healing for children age 0-14 who have experienced domestic violence. (H, S, P, EC) Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: March 1

Wiregrass Foundation: supports projects addressing health, education, and quality of life in Houston, Henry, Dale, and Geneva counties. (H, Ed) www.wiregrassfoundation.org Deadlines: 1 st of March, May, July & September Eligible applicants: nonprofits Central Alabama Community Foundation, Family Wellness and Education Grants: supports multiple categories of projects addressing wellness, food, medical and education needs in Montgomery, Lowndes, Macon, Autauga, and Elmore counties. (H, S, Ed) cacfinfo.org/grants/ Eligible Applicants: nonprofits Deadline: February Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama Supports efforts to improve life in areas including education, arts and culture, diversity, environmental protection, and health and fitness. Eligibility is limited to Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, Tallapoosa, and Wilcox counties. (H, Ed) www.hmmausa.com/community-relations/apply-for-funding/ Eligible applicants: nonprofits, state and local agencies Deadline: Rolling Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Family Violence and Preventive Services Act This program supports shelter and support and prevention services for adult and youth victims of family, domestic, or dating violence. (S, P) adeca.alabama.gov/about/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx Eligible applicants: local public agencies, nonprofits Deadline: June 2019 (est.) Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Juvenile Justice Title II Part B Formula Grant Program This program provides funding to promote the development of effective programs to prevent delinquency, divert juveniles from the criminal justice system, and provide alternatives to institutionalization. Projects must represent community-based programs that work with parents and families to keep youth at home, and to ensure that youth leaving confinement return to their families safely. (H, S, P) adeca.alabama.gov/about/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx Eligible applicants: local and state agencies; nonprofits Deadline: July 2019 (est.)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) This program seeks to improve health, address chronic diseases, and reduce health disparities among ethnic populations with the highest risk or burden, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. The program supports culturally tailored interventions addressing tobacco use, poor nutrition, inactivity, and access to health care, including implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based strategies. (H) www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/state-local-programs/reach/index.htm Eligible applicants: state and local health departments, tribes, universities, community-based organizations Deadline: July 2019 (est.) U.S. Conference of Mayors & American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America, Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards This program supports new or existing programs by USCM member cities to address childhood obesity. Projects should address priority areas of increasing access to physical activity for children and youth, or improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables. (H) www.usmayors.org/childhood-obesity-prevention/ Eligible applicants: cities Deadline: August Wells Fargo, Alabama Grants Program: supports projects that strengthen communities through community development in low- and moderate-income communities; education; arts and culture; civic engagement/diversity; environmental education; and human services to sustain independence. (Econ, H, Ed) www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/alabama-grant-guidelines/ Eligible Applicants: Public agencies, nonprofits, schools Deadline: Rolling through August 1 State Farm, Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants: supports projects addressing driver/home safety; disaster preparedness/recovery; education; and community development, including affordable housing, small business development, financial literacy, and first-time homeownership. (Econ, S, Ed) www.statefarm.com/about-us/community-involvement/community-grants/good-neighbor-citizenship- grants Eligible applicants: educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, volunteer fire departments, chambers of commerce Deadline: October Walmart Foundation Community Grant Program: supports projects addressing areas including hunger relief, healthy eating, health and human services, education, community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, and public safety. (Econ, H, S, Ed) giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving-guidelines Eligible applicants: government agencies, nonprofits, schools Deadline: December 31