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Funding Alert: Grants Promote Physical Activity Programs at Elementary Schools

March 11, 2013 – 7:31 pm

This national funding opportunity comes from GrantStation.com Grants Promote Physical Activity Programs at Elementary Schools Active Schools Acceleration Project The Active Schools Acceleration Project (ASAP) seeks to increase quality in-school physical activity by identifying the very best strategies to motivate and support youth movement. In 2013, ASAP will award Acceleration Grants of $1,000 each to [...]

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Funding Alert: Awards for Young U.S. and Canadian Social Entrepreneurs

February 16, 2013 – 8:03 am

This national funding opportunity comes from GrantStation.com Do Something is a national nonprofit organization that inspires young people to believe that change is possible, and trains, funds, and mobilizes them to be leaders who measurably strengthen their communities. The Do Something Award identifies exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have a significant [...]

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Funding Alert Digest: 2/14/2013

February 5, 2013 – 9:20 am

Check out these recent funding opportunities available for Vermont nonprofits: Nominations Sought for Zetterstrom Environmental Award Grants Promote Accessible Collections and Archives Service Dog Programs Funded Support for Environmental Health Programs Looking@Democracy Nationwide Short Media Challenge Innovative Community-Police Collaborations Recognized News: Waterbury Recovery Efforts Get a Boost with $1 million VHCB Grant Award Check out [...]

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Learning Center: Connecting with Donors in a Successful Annual Fund

February 4, 2013 – 7:38 pm

Thanks to Linda Lysakowski of Capital Venture for sharing this resource! Annual Fund Tips For many organizations, the annual fund is a mystery, for others it is a routine which becomes stale, and for some it is extremely successful and challenging. Here are a few hints to help your organization benefit from a successful annual fund. [...]

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Funding Alert: National Performing Arts Infrastructure Programs Supported

January 28, 2013 – 12:37 pm

This funding opportunity comes to us from GrantStation.com. The Fund for National Projects, an initiative of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, supports projects that strengthen the national infrastructure of the professional nonprofit dance, jazz, presenting, and/or theatre fields. In addition, the Fund works to improve conditions for the national community of performing artists in the [...]

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Funding Alert: Grants Available to Revitalize Jewish Communities

January 28, 2013 – 12:35 pm

This funding opportunity comes to us from GrantStation.com. The Righteous Persons Foundation is dedicated to supporting efforts that build a vibrant, just, and inclusive Jewish community in the United States. Steven Spielberg established the Foundation in the fall of 1994, initially with his profits from the film Schindler’s List. Since then, the Foundation has invested [...]

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Funding Alert: First Nations Development Institute Funds Native American Youth Programs

January 28, 2013 – 12:31 pm

This funding opportunity comes to us from GrantStation.com. First Nations Development Institute invests in innovative institutions that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities. The First Nations’ Native Youth and Culture Fund provides grants of $5,000 to $20,000 for projects that focus on youth and incorporate Native culture [...]

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Funding Alert: Walmart Foundation Supports Statewide and Regional Quality of Life Programs

January 28, 2013 – 12:25 pm

This funding opportunity comes to us from GrantStation.com. The Walmart Foundation State Giving Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations at the state and regional level throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico for programs that give individuals access to a better life. The program provides grants of $25,000 to $250,000 in the following categories: Career Opportunity [...]

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Funding: Fish and Wildlife Service Supports Wetlands Conservation

January 21, 2013 – 12:30 pm

This Federal Grant opportunity comes from GrantStation Wetlands Conservation Supported details here: Fish and Wildlife Service The North American Wetlands Conservation Act U.S. Standard Grants program supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act, with a focus on the long-term protection, restoration, or enhancement of wetlands and [...]

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Funding: Grants to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities

January 21, 2013 – 12:18 pm

This Federal Grant Opportunity comes from GrantStation Funds Available to Stop Violence Against Women with Disabilities Department of Justice: Office on Violence Against Women The Education, Training, and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities Grant Program supports accessible, safe, and effective services for individuals with disabilities and deaf individuals who [...]

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