External Funding
Sprint Invites Grant Applications for Local Giving Program
Deadline: June 15, 2012
Since 2009, Sprint has offered the Sprint Local Grant Program in the markets of Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, and New York City.
Through the 2012 program, three local 501(c)(3) organizations in each market are selected for Sprint Foundation grants (one each at the $25,000, $15,000, and $10,000 levels). Grants go to support programs that provide a meaningful impact in Sprint’s philanthropic focus areas of youth development (including mentoring, leadership, and academic achievement), arts and culture, and environmental stewardship.
The Sprint Local Grant Program guidelines, an FAQ, and the application form are available at the Sprint Web site.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
Deadline: June 15, 2012
Since 2009, Sprint has offered the Sprint Local Grant Program in the markets of Atlanta, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, and New York City.
Through the 2012 program, three local 501(c)(3) organizations in each market are selected for Sprint Foundation grants (one each at the $25,000, $15,000, and $10,000 levels). Grants go to support programs that provide a meaningful impact in Sprint’s philanthropic focus areas of youth development (including mentoring, leadership, and academic achievement), arts and culture, and environmental stewardship.
The Sprint Local Grant Program guidelines, an FAQ, and the application form are available at the Sprint Web site.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
J-Serve 2012 Micro-Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
Grants are available for J-Serve 2012 - April 22, 2012. J-Serve is the International Day of Jewish Youth Service. Since 2005, J-Serve has been a part of YSA's Global Youth Service Day. A limited number of J-Serve micro-grants of up to $500 will be awarded to community projects committed to creating service opportunities that bring Jewish teens together to participate in a J-Serve project. Projects that are creative and innovative, especially those that will be first time events in a community, as well as projects conceived and planned by teen project leaders will receive preferential reviews. Micro-grants will be accepted on a rolling basis, and grants will continue to be awarded as long as funding remains available. http://bit.ly/uzfYIa
Scholastic Book Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
The Scholastic Book Grants Program is a corporate in-kind giving initiative that provides high-quality reading materials to children in need. The Company's goal is to ensure that each of its book donations has a significant impact on fostering literacy. Small-scale (unsolicited) donations of 500-1,000 books are awarded to 501c3 or 170c literacy organizations. To read the unsolicited donations policies and procedures, and to download a donation application, visit: http://bit.ly/uktlhz
GTECH After-School Advantage (Proposals are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.)
This program provides computer labs to nonprofits and public schools with an existing after-school program that serves disadvantaged youth aged 5-15. There are multiple awards of up to $15,000 worth of computers, online technology, and software. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit their site for more information.
New York Council for the Humanities Reading & Discussion Grants
http://www.nyhumanities.org/
Reading Between the Lines
Reading Between the Lines is the Council's adult book discussion program, available by application to all New York state tax-exempt organizations. There is no fee to the host organization to apply for or host a Reading Between the Lines series.
Deadline: Ongoing
Grants are available for J-Serve 2012 - April 22, 2012. J-Serve is the International Day of Jewish Youth Service. Since 2005, J-Serve has been a part of YSA's Global Youth Service Day. A limited number of J-Serve micro-grants of up to $500 will be awarded to community projects committed to creating service opportunities that bring Jewish teens together to participate in a J-Serve project. Projects that are creative and innovative, especially those that will be first time events in a community, as well as projects conceived and planned by teen project leaders will receive preferential reviews. Micro-grants will be accepted on a rolling basis, and grants will continue to be awarded as long as funding remains available. http://bit.ly/uzfYIa
Scholastic Book Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
The Scholastic Book Grants Program is a corporate in-kind giving initiative that provides high-quality reading materials to children in need. The Company's goal is to ensure that each of its book donations has a significant impact on fostering literacy. Small-scale (unsolicited) donations of 500-1,000 books are awarded to 501c3 or 170c literacy organizations. To read the unsolicited donations policies and procedures, and to download a donation application, visit: http://bit.ly/uktlhz
GTECH After-School Advantage (Proposals are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.)
This program provides computer labs to nonprofits and public schools with an existing after-school program that serves disadvantaged youth aged 5-15. There are multiple awards of up to $15,000 worth of computers, online technology, and software. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit their site for more information.
New York Council for the Humanities Reading & Discussion Grants
http://www.nyhumanities.org/
Reading Between the Lines
Reading Between the Lines is the Council's adult book discussion program, available by application to all New York state tax-exempt organizations. There is no fee to the host organization to apply for or host a Reading Between the Lines series.
New York Campus Compact, 95 Brown Rd, Box 1006, Ithaca, NY 14850 tel: 607-255-2366 email: nycc@cornell.edu
