AAUW Community Action Grants

Deadline: Dec 1, 2021

Community Action Grant

Community Action Grants provide funding to individuals, AAUW branches and AAUW state
organizations as well as community-based nonprofits for innovative programs that promote education
and equity through projects focused on encouraging girls to select, before entering college, the physical
sciences or engineering as a career. Since 1972, AAUW has provided support to hundreds of
communities across the United States.
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

● Applicants must be individuals, AAUW branches, AAUW state organizations, or local

community-based nonprofit organizations (including universities).
● Project directors must be the applicant and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
● The proposed activity must take place within the United States or its territories.
● Nonprofit organizations and universities must be based in the United States or its territories.
● Organizations (including universities) must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. AAUW branch
and state applicants must have 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status.
● The proposed activity must have direct community or public impact.
● Proposals from AAUW branches or states must be approved and signed by the branch or state
president.
● Proposals from local community-based nonprofit organizations must be approved and signed
by the organization’s executive director.
● Previous Community Action Grant awardees must wait three application cycles before
applying for another grant.)
● Funds are available for, but not limited to, project-related expense categories, including
○ Postage, mailing, shipping
○ Photocopying, duplicating
○ Office supplies
○ Audiovisual materials
○ Project-related telephone costs
○ Professional fees or honoraria for speakers or special consultants
○ Equipment purchases
○ Meals, food, beverages, or lodging for camps or related activities
○ Temporary, hourly clerical help
 ○ Lease of facilities (does not include permanent office space)
○ Advertising, publicity, graphic design
○ Transportation (should be no more than one-third of grant request; $.545 per mile for
auto expenses)

Preferences:

● AUW encourages proposals for projects that

○ Use innovative approaches to address local community needs or build links among
community partners
○ Build partnerships between schools and community organizations
○ Special consideration is given to
● Projects directed by or collaborating with AAUW branches and states
○ Projects focused on K–14 (including two-year colleges) women and girls’ achievement
in math, science, and/or technology
○ Projects that include community partners (Community partners might include local
schools or school districts, businesses, and other community-based organizations.)

Ineligibility:

● Community Action Grants are not available for the development of written work for
academic credit or for research that will be used for a degree thesis or dissertation.
● Members of the AAUW Board of Directors, committees, panels, task forces, and staff,
including current interns, are not eligible to apply for AAUW’s fellowships and grants.
○ A person holding a current award is eligible for election or appointment to boards,
committees, panels, and task forces.
● Funds are not available for the following:
○ Salaries or stipends for project directors or permanent positions
○ Tuition
○ Higher education scholarships for students and participants
○ Building funds, construction, or renovations
○ Travel expenses for activities not within the scope of the project
○ Overhead or general operating expenses for any organization or nonprofit organization
○ Personal expenses, shelter, or life, medical, and health insurance
○ Previous expenditures, deficits, or loans
○ Creating or providing grants to other organizations
○ Copyright or attorney fees
○ Fundraising activities
https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-
opportunities/community-action/
Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants

Overview:

NOTE:
Application forms must be requested each year online prior to submitting an application. When you
submit an LOI, a member of the foundation staff will be contacting you within the next five business
days regarding the status of your request.
Full applications are due at the "full proposal" deadline above.
The Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance to organizations committed to
improving our world. Solutions to the problems of today's world still lie in the values of innovation,
practicality, hard work and compassion.
The Foundation considers applications for grants in the following areas:
● Education
● Social Service
● Health care
● Civic and cultural
● Environmental
The categories above are not intended to limit the interest of the Foundation from considering other
worthwhile projects. In general the Foundation guidelines are broad to give it flexibility in providing
grants.
Over the past decade, approximately 28% of our grants have been related to education, 28% to social
services, 22% to hospitals and healthcare, 17% to civic and cultural with the remaining percentage
spread out in the above categories. The majority of our grants are made in the U.S. However, like Dr.
Scholl, we recognize the need for a global outlook.
There is no limit on grant amounts; however, on average, our grants range from $5,000 to $25,000.
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

● The Foundation awards grants on an annual basis to valid Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3)
organizations.
● Funding is primarily given to U.S. applicants.
 ○ We consider funding in countries where a board member has direct knowledge of
Non-U.S. applicants.
● Only one application will be accepted from an organization or institution per grant year.
● The Foundation only accepts requests for one year of funding.

Ineligibility:

● The foundation does not consider the following for funding:

○ Organizations that do not have a valid IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
○ Political organizations, political action committees, or individual campaigns whose
primary purpose is to influence legislation
○ Foundations that are themselves grantmaking bodies
○ Grants for loans, operating deficit reductions, the liquidation of a debt or general
support
○ Grants to individuals
○ Grants are rarely made to endowments or capital campaigns
○ Event sponsorships including the purchase of tables, tickets or advertisements
○ More than one request from the same organization in the same year
http://www.drschollfoundation.com/

Ford Fund Grants

Deadline Ongoing

Ford Motor Company Fund supports initiatives and nonprofit organizations in three areas: education,
community life and driving safely.
https://www.fordfund.org/grants

The Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program

Deadline Ongoing

The Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program enables their company to provide financial support to
communities in one or more of their strategic areas of giving. Please note that Westinghouse accepts
applications on a rolling basis and there is no maximum on the amount requested. If your U.S.
organization’s request meets the criteria of one or more of Westinghouse's strategic areas of giving
described below, along with their grant restrictions and requirements, they welcome you to apply for a
grant. Strategic areas of giving: Education with a focus on STEM, Environmental Sustainability,
and/or Community Safety and Vitality.

https://www.westinghousenuclear.com/about/community-and-education/charitable-giving-
program/program-details-and-application-process

Reiman Foundation Grant

Deadline Ongoing

The Reiman Foundation focuses its giving in four main areas:

*Health Care

*Education

*The Arts

*Children
http://www.reimanfoundation.org/

Powerful Communities Grants

Deadline Ongoing

Creating Powerful Communities means powering the lives of our customers and the vitality of our
communities with over $30 million in charitable grants each year. The Duke Energy Foundation is
committed to making strategic investments to build powerful communities where nature and wildlife
thrive, students can excel and a talented workforce drives economic prosperity for all. These grants
support programs that prevent summer reading loss while also advancing energy, engineering and
environmental education.
https://www.duke-energy.com/community/duke-energy-foundation
COVID-19 Remote Learning Emergency Fund for Educators

Deadline Ongoing

The fund will distribute support from US $1,000–$8,000 to individual educators to use the power of
science, social studies, and/or

geography to help students understand the challenges and impacts of critical issues.

https://www.nationalgeographic.org/funding-opportunities/grants/what-we-fund/covid-19-
emergency-fund-educators/

The Hearst Foundations Grant

Deadline Ongoing

The Hearst Foundations are national philanthropic resources for organizations and institutions
working in the fields of Education, Health, Culture and Social Service. Our goal is to ensure that
people of all backgrounds have the opportunity to build healthy, productive and inspiring lives. The
charitable goals of the Foundations reflect the philanthropic interests of William Randolph Hearst

https://www.hearstfdn.org/applying-reporting/how-to-apply/

Wish You Well Foundation Grant

Deadline Ongoing
Supporting adult and family literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the development
and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs.
https://www.wishyouwellfoundation.org/apply-for-funding/

Entrepreneurship Grant for Women

Deadline Ongoing

The Boulware Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofits working in the area of financial
literacy and economic empowerment for women. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to support
projects or programs such as, financial literacy education, workforce and vocational skill development,
microfinance, and entrepreneurship. In every case, women must be the targeted beneficiary
population.

Letters of Intent will be accepted on a rolling basis. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to
submit a full proposal.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Boulware Foundation website.
https://boulwarefoundation.org/grantguidelines/

Voya Unsung Heroes Awards Program

Deadline 2021-04-30
Grants are given to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods and techniques that improve
learning. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 to help fund their innovative class
projects. Three of those are chosen to receive the top awards of an additional $5,000, $10,000 and
$25,000. At least one award will be granted in each of the 50 United States.
https://apply.scholarsapply.org/unsungheroes/

Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants

Deadline 2021-05-10
The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards grants to organizations for whom a small amount
of money can make a big difference. The Foundation welcomes requests from museums, cultural and
performing arts programs, schools, hospitals, educational and skills training programs, programs for
youth, seniors, and the handicapped; environmental and wildlife protection activities and other
community-based organizations and their programs.
https://www.mvdreyfusfoundation.org/application-guidelines

The Firespring Foundation Grants

Deadline Ongoing

The Firespring Foundation supports organizations and programs committed to strengthening their
communities. The foundation considers program support for organizations that explicitly state their
intended impact, have a proven record of accomplishing their goals, and demonstrate financial
stability. Organizations must be designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the IRS to be eligible for
funding.

https://www.firespringfoundation.org/organizations/index.html

Teaching Tolerance Educator Grants

Deadline Ongoing

Teaching Tolerance Educator Grants support educators who embrace and embed anti-bias principles
throughout their schools. These grants, ranging from $500-$10,000, support projects that promote
affirming school climates and educate youth to thrive in a diverse democracy.

https://www.learningforjustice.org/educator-grants

Old National Bank Foundation Grants

The Old National Bank Foundation believes that social responsibility is essential to fostering vibrant,
sustainable communities. We realize this belief through strategic partnerships with charitable
organizations addressing defined community needs.
Old National Bank Foundation
The Old National Bank Foundation makes contributions to nonprofit organizations to fund
widespread community impact programs and/or projects. The Foundation is part of Old National's
overall charitable giving initiative, which enables us to support programs that improve quality of life in
areas of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin where our clients, associates
and shareholders live and work.
Vision
Old National Bank Foundation will foster communities that strive for impactful economic
development, excellence and equity ineducation, and improved quality of life.
Funding Priorities
Our funding targets innovative programs that enhance the quality of life within our communities in
support of the following strategic initiatives: Affordable Housing, Economic Development,
Workforce Development, Financial Literacy and Education Achievement. Priority consideration is
given to programs that serve low- to moderate-income populations/communities and small businesses.
As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, we also seek to support programs that
focus specifically on enhancing opportunities for education, economic empowerment, mentorship
and inclusion for underrepresented people and communities.
Examples of funding priorities with measurable outcome focus areas include:
Affordable Housing
● Increase homeownership opportunities
● Promote multi-family housing developments
● Enhance neighborhood stabilization and vitality through home revitalization and repairs
Economic Development
● Increase neighborhood revitalization initiatives
● Strengthen community resource infrastructure
● Increase business development and growth
Financial Literacy
● Our Real-Life Finance e-learning curriculum provides robust financial literacy training for
community partners at no charge
Workforce Development
 ● Build skills/knowledge and improve achievement gain
● Increase entrepreneurship initiatives and business coaching/training
● Increase job creation, employment entry, and retention
Education Achievement
● Improve educational readiness and achievement
● Increase access to quality education
● Increase access to impactful mentoring programs
Foundation Grant
This grant application is open to nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements as
outlined. These organizations must also be located within our corporate footprint and seeking to carry
out programs related directly to our funding priorities, mission and vision. Applicants should expect a
waiting period of up to 12 weeks from submission to final decision making.
https://www.oldnational.com/about/community/giving/foundation

AWS Foundation Grants

Overview:

NOTE: An LOI is required for requests that fall into one of these categories:
● The organization is making its first formal grant request;
● The request is for capital support regardless of amount;
● The request is for $50,000 or more;
● The funding is a multi-year request.
AWS Foundation awards grants to help children and adults with enduring intellectual, developmental
and physical disabilities live as independently as possible, be included in the community and function
at their highest potential.
Focus Areas
Our focus is specific to individuals with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities such as
Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, fragile
X syndrome and alcohol fetal syndrome, etc. Aging or illness related disabilities fall outside our scope
of disabilities.
We have five priority initiatives:
Social Enrichment
Seeking inclusive and accessible social, recreational and creative programs that engage and inspire
individuals with disabilities.
Education & Employment
Supporting access to educational resources and activities to be successful learners, both academically
and in developing life skills, that offer individuals with disabilities equal opportunity for meaningful
employment.
Transportation
Pursuing opportunities for accessible, affordable community transportation increasing access to
locations throughout the community for individuals with disabilities.
Early Diagnosis & System Navigation
Exploring programs that recognize and diagnose disabilities early to achieve each individual’s highest
potential, providing easy access and information to assist families and care givers, and gaining better
understanding of effective therapies for individuals with disabilities.
Housing
Broadening opportunities for safe, secure and affordable housing that provides a variety of beneficial
living environments for individuals with disabilities.
Funding Types
The Foundation’s funding priorities are:
● Program;
● Capital; and
● Operating.
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

● Organizations qualified for funding consideration must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving

these northeast Indiana counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Grant, Huntington, Kosciusko,
Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley.
● Limit of one application per year.
● To be competitive for funding, your request should:
○ Align with the AWS Foundation’s mission and initiatives.
○ Consider innovative or new approaches that address the needs of people with
intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.
○ Involve a significant number of individuals with intellectual, developmental and
physical disabilities.
Ineligibility:

● Aging or illness related disabilities fall outside our scope of disabilities.

● Requests to fund individuals, fundraising activities of other organizations or religious activities
are not competitive for funding.
https://awsfoundation.org/grants/

Brittingham Family Foundation Grant

Deadline: Rolling

Overview:

Mission Statement

The Brittingham Family Foundation is a private foundation whose goal is to be an enlightened

community partner by supporting education, arts, social services, youth, health, and the environment.

Funding Priorities

The foundation's goals are to make grants that are transformational in scale, build partnerships with
other non-profits to increase our impact, and to support and address the needs of our local
community.

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.

Eligibility:

● Organizations must be classified as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal

Revenue Code.

● Organizations must be further classified as a Public Charity and based in the

United States.

● Organizations and grant requests must be from California, Colorado.

● Projects must be related to education, arts, social services, youth, health, or the
environment.
https://brittinghamfamilyfoundation.org/

Dream Tags Charitable Fund Grant

deadline: Jul 31, 2021

Overview:

Dream Tags Charitable Fund

The Community Foundation of Western Nevada accepts proposals for grants from the Dream Tags
Charitable Fund year round. Proposals are considered by the Advisory Board on Dream Tags, and
grant recommendations must be approved by the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation.

The Dream Tags Charitable Fund provides funding to engage Nevadans in wildlife conservation by
focusing donated funds to restore resilience in at-risk Nevada habitats through strategic collaborative
projects for a sustained impact that supports the preservation, protection, management, or restoration
of wildlife and its habitat. To be considered for funding, project proposals must demonstrate
measurable impact in accordance with this purpose.

https://nvdreamtag.org/grants/

Network for Good Grant

Deadline Date:04/15/21

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building and fundraising
activities. Funding is intended to help nonprofit organizations gain revenue stability by expanding
their fundraising efforts. The award is based on merit and need as determined by the grant committee.
This grant is unrestricted

https://learn.networkforgood.com/grant.html

Deluxe Corporation Foundation Grant

Deadline Date: 04/16/21

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities.
Funding is intended for activities that align with one of the following key areas of focus: education,
empowerment, and entrepreneurship; financial literacy; and community enhancement. Eligible
communities are those in which the funding source's facilities are located (see below).

In every grant the Foundation awards, it seeks to bring meaningful, lasting change to communities
across the country. The Foundation's grants have empowered Americans to understand the basics of
entrepreneurship and help communities ease the burden during a time of crisis.

https://www.deluxe.com/about/deluxe-cares/foundation/