Detroitkids.org
http://141.217.70.114/skillman/index.html
Telephone: 313-872-7166
An online directory of thousands of programs that provide activities and help for Detroit children and families. The site is sponsored by the Skillman Center for Children at Wayne State University.
(Last checked 03/30/07)

Detroit Youth Foundation
http://www.detroityouth.org
Detroit Youth Foundation (DYF) is dedicated to enhancing the lives of youth and furthering positive youth development in Detroit. DYF furthers youth development by providing grants, programming and support for young people and youth serving organizations.
Note: Currently DetroitKids.org is not operational, but we hope to have it back up and running soon. Skillman Center for Children, 100 E. Palmer Detroit, MI 48202; (313)872-7166; fax (313)872-7126/ url http://www.skillmancenter.wayne.edu
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Dollar General Community Grants
http://www.dollargeneral.com/community/Pages/CommunityInitiatives.aspx
Dollar General’s community grants program provides support for non-profit organizations committed to the advancement of youth literacy initiatives. We believe this focus area is one of the primary keys to drop out prevention and addresses some of the greatest challenges students face in our 30 state market area.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Doris Duke, see Duke

Dr. Phil Foundation
http://drphilfoundation.org/
Robin and I are committed to improving the lives of disadvantaged and foster children. In collaboration with others, we strive to provide youths with access to critically needed services, including safe and decent housing, medical and mental health services, education and job training. In a secure and loving environment, it is our belief these children will develop a new sense of responsibility and commitment to themselves, their fellow human beings, their communities and nation.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Drug-Free Communities Support Program Funds Now Available
http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/2005/nofa/sp05002two_dfc.aspx
OJJDP and ONDCP announce the availability of FY 2005 Drug- Free Communities Support Program funding. (OJJDP)
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Duke Charitable Foundation (Doris)
http://www.ddcf.org
This foundation strives to improve the quality of people's lives by preserving natural environments, seeking cures for diseases, nurturing the arts, and helping to protect children from abuse and neglect. The Foundation welcomes two-page letters of inquiry from nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's areas of interest. There is no deadline for letters of inquiry. For more information, call Joan Spero at 212-974-7000. Source: Grants and Foundation Review, October 31, 2001.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Ebay Foundation
http://pages.ebay.com/aboutebay/foundation.html
The eBay Foundation makes grants to 501©(3) organizations for specific programs or projects that accomplish the following objectives: leverage existing resources, foster collaboration, make a significant positive, long-term impact on the people served. In less jargon-like language, eBay says that it's "more apt to fund organizations that teach people who then turn around and teach others within the community" rather than those that are "just offering a Band-Aid to a problem."
LionHeart Productions received an eBay Grant to maximize the availability, understanding and enjoyment of live theatre for the citizens of Newaygo County, Michigan. They strive to teach their actors, which is a group of local youth, not only high artistic and technical quality in the performing arts, to nurture their imagination and to share with the audience the capacity to celebrate drama, comedy and compassion, but they also have a policy of giving directly back to their community. LionHeart adjusts their plays to appeal to their local diverse community and give proceeds from their events and donated items to other local non-profit organizations in their county. In the past, through their productions, LionHeart has given 344 books to the Reading is Fundamental program in their area, glasses to the Lion's Club, canned goods to the county food bank and $521 to L.O.V.E. Inc.
For more info email Karin Stahl at foundation@ebay.co or visit theeBay web site.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Families and Communities Together (FACT) Coalition
Funding Opportunities
http://www.fact.msu.edu/funding.html
Families and Communities Together is a multidisciplinary coalition based at Michigan State University. We are linking MSU's researchers and resources with community partners and initiatives. Our goal is to support the health and well-being of Michigan's children, families and communities. Through our annual grant program and collaborative opportunites, we are realizing the vision of an engaged land-grant university. About $500,000 in research grants will be available to university researchers and their community partners as part of the 2006-07 Innovations in University-Community Research Collaborations grant program.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Federal Grant Programs To Help At-Risk Youths
http://www.educationmoney.com/youth_at_risk.html
The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, and other Federal agencies develop and implement effective methods of preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency, gang participation, reduce dropout rates, improve academic performance, provide abstinence education, and address the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Financing and Sustaining Out-of-School Time Programs in Rural Communities
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/OSTRuralYouth.pdf
Leaders of rural out-of-school time programs need to act strategically to ensure the long-term success of their initiatives. This brief describes the funding landscape and highlights the unique resource challenges confronting rural out-of-school time programs. It also describes various public and private resources that can support out-of-school time programming and identifies effective strategies that can be used by program leaders to create sustainable approaches to their work. A compilation by Kate Sandel and Soumya Bhat, The Finance Project, January 2008.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Financing Asset-Building and Financial Education Programs for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care
http://76.12.61.196/publications/FinLitAssetBuild_SB.pdf
This strategy brief describes five financing strategies that policymakers, program developers, and community leaders can pursue to support asset-building and financial education programs for youth in foster care. A compilation by Aracelis Gray, The Finance Project, April 2007.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Finding Funding : A Guide to Federal Sources for Youth Programs
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/findingfunding_PM.pdf
A compilation by the Finance Project, January 2007.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Finish Line Youth Foundation
Youth Athletic and Wellness Programs Supported
http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/youthfoundation.jsp
The Finish Line Youth Foundation provides funding to organizations in the communities in which company stores are located, or communities where donations to the Foundation are raised. (Finish Line operates over 510 stores in 46 states, including Michigan.) The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations primarily focused on assisting children and young adults 18 and under in the areas of athletics or wellness. Applications are accepted year-round and are reviewed quarterly. Visit the above website for more information.
Also listed under Recreation.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

FreddieMac Foundation
http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/
Will continue to support programs that focus on the important work of preventing child abuse and neglect and finding permanent homes for children in foster care. In the future, we will expand our historical support of children and their families during the early stages of a child’s life to include children from birth to 18 years of age. In addition to supporting youth as they transition to adulthood, a special emphasis will be placed on programs that help young people aging out of foster care obtain stable housing and successfully move to independence.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Funding for Afterschool
http://www.afterschool.org/funding.cfm
Courtesy of Promising Practices in Afterschool.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Fundsnet Children and Youth Foundations and Funders
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/childfou.htm
A collection of web links by FundsNet.
Listed under Children and Youth.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Garth Brooks, see Brooks

Gerber Foundation
http://www.gerberfoundation.org/
To enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care, and development.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Getting the Grant: A Guide to Securing Additional Funds for After School Education and Safety Programs
http://76.12.61.196/publications/FINA_GrantwritingGuide.pdf
An engaging, easy-to read publication providing California leaders in schools, school districts, and community-based organizations with simple, straightforward guidance on how to develop effective grant proposals to garner program support. Developed by The Finance Project, this guide outlines considerations for identifying and pursuing grant funding opportunities, reviews the key components of a grant proposal and offers concrete suggestions for making each section succinct and compelling. The guide also includes resources that provide examples of quality grant requests and additional information on funding sources and grant-writing. A compilation by Michelle Ganow Jones, The Finance Project, August 2007.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Grantmakers for Children, Youth, and Families
http://www.gcyf.org/
A web page of potential interest.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Guide to Federal Resources for Youth Development
http://www.americaspromise.org/uploadedFiles/AmericasPromise/Resources/Publications/Federal%20Funding%20Guide.pdf
The Federal government offers literally billions of dollars to communities across the Nation to help young people reach their full potential. This Guide provides information on more than 100 priority programs that are available to communities and directly related to the five core resources of youth development.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

A Guide to Private Funding to Support Child Traumatic Stress and Other Trauma-Focused Initiatives
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/PrivateFundingGuide.pdf
This guide provides practical information and guidance on how child traumatic stress initiative leaders can attract and access private funding. A compilation by Aracelis Gray, The Finance Project, December 2007.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Guido and Elizabeth Binda Foundation, see Binda Foundation

Hasbro Children's Foundation
http://www.hasbro.org
The mission of the Foundation is to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children through age 12 by supporting innovative, model, direct-service programs in the areas of healthk education and social services. The Foundation also funds universally accessible play spaces. Most often, local grants for model community programs range from $500 to $35,000 each. For multi-site expansions, awards start at $35,000 and are granted over a period of one to three years. Priority will be given to economically disadvantaged areas for playground refurbishment and/or new construction. For more information, contact Hasbro Children's Foundation, 32 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10010. Proposals are reviewed three times per year; there is no deadline for applications. For more information contact: Jane S. Englebardt, 917-606-6226.
Also listed under Recreation.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Head Start
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/hsb
Provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services on a year-round basis to low-income families. The purpose of the Early Head Start program is to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and, to help parents move toward self-sufficiency. December 3 is the deadline for some service areas; April 1 is the deadline for other service areas. For more information call 800-351-2293 or email: ehs@lcgnet.com.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Houston Foundation for Children (Whitney)
http://www.whfoundation.com/
Until further notice, The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children will not be accepting grant applications. Stay tuned to The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children's Web site for updates on our grant application program.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

International Youth Foundation
http://www.iyfnet.org/
Currently operating in nearly 50 countries and territories, the International Youth Foundation (IYF) is one of the world's largest public foundations working to improve the conditions and prospects for young people where they live, learn, work, and play.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

JC Penny Afterschool Grant Program
http://jcpenneyafterschool.org/
On September 1, 1999, JCPenney launched its newest education program, JCPenney Afterschool. JCPenney Afterschool is a $30 million, multi-year program designed to expand curriculum-based after school programs. JC Penny has targeted pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education as a focus for its corporate giving and associate involvement, particularly dropout prevention and school reform and restructuring efforts. Proposals are accepted year-round. Minor grants of less than $5,000 are made year-round. Major grants of $5,000 or more are made following quarterly meetings of the J.C. Penney's Public Affairs Committee. Eligible institutions include private nonprofit organizations or organizations that are a political subdivision of the state as described in Section 170 (c) (1) of the IRS tax code. Proposals for organizations and projects with a local scope should be sent to local J.C. Penney facility managers. JC Penny corporation strongly encourages local facilities to partner with local organizations to volunteer and support education.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Join Hands Day
Youth Excellence Awards
http://www.joinhandsday.org/scripts/awards.htm
Twenty awardees are selected from thousands of volunteer projects that develop youth and adult partnerships on Join Hands Day. Each winning project receives a $1,000 check and an engraved glass award. Coordinating groups choose how the funds are used. Some organizations find it appropriate to donate the money to the beneficiary of the project or another benevolent cause. Others choose to save it as seed money for next year's event.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Joyce Foundation
http://www.joycefdn.org/
Is seeking grant proposals as part of $6 million, three-year initiative for universal access to preschool for Midwest children ages three to five.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits-Education
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Kellogg's Hannah Neil World of Children Award
http://www.worldofchildren.org
Nominations are now being accepted for the third annual Kellogg's Hannah Neil World of Children Award. The award, which comes with a prize of US$100,000, is open to individuals around the world who have made a significant contribution to the health, well being, social environment, intellectual understanding or education of children. Find nomination guidelines, information about the award, past finalists and honorees on the web site.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Kmart Community Outreach Programs
http://www.kmartcorp.com/corp/community/index.stm
Look under the "About KMart Section" for information about community outreach programs. Check out the KMart Fund for Kids.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Kohl's Fundraising Card Program
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community04.htm
The Kohl's Cares for Kids® Fundraising Card Program benefits school and nonprofit youth organizations through the use of special gift cards. The fundraising card is an electronic gift card sold to school organizations and youth groups at a discount of 5% for total gift card purchases over $1000 and 3% for purchases from $500 to $999. The fundraising groups then sell the purchased cards at face value and keep the profits.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream Foundation
http://www.alwaysdream.org/
Founded in 1996, Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation was established to supported organizations that have a positive influence on children.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Lansing Youth Exchange Foundation
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privloc.htm#lecyf
Offers financial aid to promote projects or activities in the interest and general well being of the youth in the greater Lansing area and immediate vicinity. The board meets quarterly to review requests forfunding. To apply, send an informal request to Bill Dietrich, P. O. Box 22041, Lansing, MI 48909-2041. Source: Lansing State Journal, November 12, 2002, p.2E.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Lesko's Help for Kids and Pets
http://www.lesko.com/help/HelpForKidsandPets.htm
Money, information and services for the care and feeding of kids and pets.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Lokoff Child Care Foundation's Child Care Teacher Recognition Awards Program (Terri Lynne)
http://www.childcareabc.org
Recognizing the need to raise the status and visibility of quality child care, The Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation (TLLCCF) created the TYLENOL® & Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation National Child Care Teacher Awards. This program rewards outstanding child care teachers for their commitment and dedication and emphasizes the importance of quality child care; stressing the need for funding and improvement throughout the system. Child care teachers from all 50 states and the District of Columbia are invited to apply for this award. Fifty teachers will be selected for their commitment and dedication to the children they serve. One winner will be chosen from the pool of 50 award recipients and will receive the "TYLENOL® & Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation National Child Care Teacher of the Year Award."
As part of the application process, each applicant is asked to design an enhancement project for the children in their classroom or home, illustrating the educational, social, and emotional benefits from the project. A committee of early childhood educators and specialists will review the applications. Fifty outstanding child care teachers will be honored with a $1,000 grant. Five hundred dollars is to implement their proposed project and five hundred dollars as a stipend to acknowledge the teachers special dedication.
From 1994-2003 the TLLCCF has presented 226 awards honoring child care teachers for their excellence and dedication in the field of child care. 2005 Tylenol® & Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation National Child Care Teacher Awards application will be available in July 2004.
For 17 years TLLCCF has awarded child care programs dollars to implement specific changes needed to improve the quality of care provided to children. Non-profit, non-sectarian child care facilities in the Southeast Region of Pennsylvania: the counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia, only will be invited to apply for a 2004-2005 Child Care Center Enhancement Grant. Applications will be available in July 2004.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Lovelight Foundation
3011 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. 2405, Detroit, MI 48202
E-mail: crj8870@aol.com
Telephone: (313) 874-2100
Fax: (313) 874-4001
The foundation, actually a public charity, provides grants to other 501(c)(3) organizations within the metro Detroit area that provides support to impoverished women and children through programs focusing on health, nutrition, and education.
Source: FC Search, 06/05/08

Magic Johnson Foundation
http://magicjohnson.org/
Dedicated to serving the educational, health, and social needs of minority youth and underserved communities throughout the nation.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Mailman Family Foundation (A.W.)
http://www.mailman.org/
Funding nonprofit and academic proposals which support programs for children and families, with special emphasis on early childhood. Also provides links to additional funders.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Make a Wish Foundation of Michigan
http://www.wishmich.org/
This organization does its best to make dreams come true for children with terminal illnesses.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Making the Match: Finding Funding for After School Education and Safety Programs
http://76.12.61.196/publications/MakingTheMatch.pdf
A user-friendly guide designed to assist California leaders in schools, school districts, and community-based organizations address the challenge of meeting the ASES Program matching requirement. Developed by The Finance Project, this guide helps ASES grantee and program leaders think strategically about what funding they need, what resources they currently have and how to fill any gaps in funding. It presents four strategies for generating matching funds: accessing school and community resources, accessing business and foundation support, accessing local government resources and accessing state and federal funding. Potential partners, the types of support they provide and tips for accessing these resources are presented for each strategy, with examples from programs throughout California illustrating how these strategies are being implemented. A compilation by Kate Sandel, Cheryl Hayes, Brittany Anuszkiewicz, Carol Cohen and Sharon Deich, The Finance Project, August 2007.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Mattel Children's Foundation & Corporate Philanthropy Programs
http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_mattelFoundation.asp
http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_Programs.asp
The Mattel Children's Foundation seeks to better the lives of children in need around the world through strategic charitable investments and by promoting the spirit of philanthropy and community involvement among Mattel, Inc. employees globally. Established in 1978, the Foundation maintains a commitment to its vision of "making a meaningful difference, one child at a time," through its partnerships with exemplary nonprofit organizations and global and domestic grantmaking programs. The Mattel Children's Foundation is funded exclusively by cash donations from Mattel, Inc. Plans to donate more than $5 million to organizations serving children in 2005.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Matthew Lesko, see Lesko

McKenzie Foundation
http://www.mckenziefoundation.us/guidelines.php
The McKenzie Foundation has selected four initiatives that will shape its grantmaking for the next few years. These are early childhood development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. The Foundation believes that assisting families is one of the most effective and lasting ways to strengthen communities and therefore supports opportunities and experiences that enrich learning for all ages.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits: children and youth, education, environment and arts.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Michigan 4C Association
Michigan Community Coordinated Child Care Association
http://www.mi4c.org/
Provides assistance to child care providers and links to grant and scholarship programs.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Michigan Adoption Research Exchange
http://www.mare.org/
The Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange is an information and referral service for prospective adoptive parents interested in adopting children with "special needs," and for adoption workers looking for homes for these children.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Michigan Assistance and Referral System
http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/mars/
The Michigan Assistance and Referral Service (MARS) is a pre-screening tool that allows you to find programs offered by the State of Michigan that may help families in need with assistance for medical, nutritional, food, day care, temporary cash or other expenses.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Michigan Child Care Commitment Grants
http://www.mi4c.org/parent/ccawards.aspx
The Women's Caring Program has initiated ChildCare Commitment to help low-income families obtain reliable and affordable childcare. Administered by the Michigan 4C Association, ChildCare Commitment will offer a limited number of awards across Michigan to assist families in need who are ineligible for child care assistance from the State of Michigan. ChildCare Commitment will provide 40% of the annual cost of child care (up to a maximum of $2,460 per family). ($205 per month for 12 months). This is a one-time award. Due to high demand for this program, we are currently out of funds. For more information or to see whether funds have been restored, contact the Women’s Caring Program Administrator at Michigan 4C Association, 1-800-950-4171, ext. 12
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Michigan Community Foundations
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privcomm.htm
Many community foundations have Youth Advisory Committees which give out grants to youth projects in their respective areas.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Michigan Foster Children in Transition
http://www.michigan.gov/fyit/0,1607,7-240-44311---,00.html
Michigan provides financial assistance for living, working, and education expenses.
(Last checked 03/30/07)

Michigan Grants Available List (MiGAL)
http://www.michigan.gov/migal
Provides current notices on federal, state, private, and other funding grant resources that relate to education and/or youth.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Michigan Office of the Children's Ombudsman
Relative Care Resources
http://www.michigan.gov/oco/0,1607,7-133-3193---,00.html
Financial or other support for relative care providers is often scarce or difficult to access. Many times, relatives are unaware of the options available to assist in caring for related children. The following is a list of some resources that may be available to relative care providers. It is important to note that the list is not comprehensive and there may be other resources available in your community. In addition, not all children are eligible for each of these resources and a child receiving one type of assistance may, therefore, be ineligible to receive another type of assistance. It is important to discuss these options with the child's caseworker.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Social Services
(Last checked 06/05/08)

MIChild
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/1,1607,7-132-2943_4845_4931---,00.html
MIChild is a health insurance program. It is for uninsured children of Michigan's working families. MIChild services are provided by many HMOs and other health care plans throughout Michigan. For more information, call your health plan, the local Family Independence Agency, your local health department or call 1-888-988-6300.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Milagro Foundation
http://www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp
Foundation created by Carlos Santana to provide funding to grass roots organizations serving children and youth.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

National Adoption Foundation
http://www.nafadopt.org
The National Adoption Foundation helps arrange loans and provides limited grants for parents to cover expenses before and after adoption. They also provide information on sources of other financial help like the 325 Fortune 500 companies who offer an average cash reimbursement of $4,000 for their employees who adopt, or the new adoption expense tax credit that is available from the IRS. Contact: National Adoption Foundation, 100 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury, CT 06811; Telephone: 203-791-3811.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

National Association of Youth Service Consultants
http://www.naysc.com/index.html
A new resource for non-profits and consultants. Provides a searchable directory and listing of consulting and funding opportunities in all youth fields, plus many general non-profit, educational, and governmental areas.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

National Crime Prevention Council
Service Learning Grants to Promote Crime Prevention & Community Service
http://www.ncpc.org/programs/tcc/
Deadline: June 1, 2006.
The NCPC will award grants to support service-learning projects planned and implemented by youth who identify needs and create projects to address or prevent crime, violence, and drug abuse in their schools and communities. These grants are intended to encourage and promote crime prevention, community service, and civic responsibility.
Maximum Award: $500.
Eligibility: Ages 11-19; Youth must be participating in a Community Works or Youth Safety Corps program or be in a youth group or class of six or more members.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

National Youth Development Information Center
Grant Opportunities
http://www.nydic.org/nydic/funding/grants.htm
Includes foundations, corporate funders, community foundations, federal funding, etc.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Newman's Own Charitable Foundation
http://www.newmansown.com/
Deadline: Sept. 1 each year
Offers grants to nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and other 501(c)(3) public benefit organizations. Eligible grant categories include: the arts, children and youth, health, education, the elderly, environment, the handicapped, literacy, substance abuse education, programs for the needy including housing and food, but no funding for individuals or scholarships.
For more information contact Newman's Own Foundation, Inc., 246 Post Rd. E., Westport, CT 06880
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Nick Traina, see Traina

Office Depot: Caring and Making a Difference
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp
Office Depot supports nonprofit organizations at the local level with donations of products, contributions of funds and efforts to encourage employees and customers to become involved. Some eligibility requirements include: The nonprofit organization must be aligned with Office Depot's mission to directly impact the health, education and welfare of children; funds provided by Office Depot must directly assist children; the organization must have an established track record of community advocacy and a clear direction for its future initiatives; and the organization must have 501(c)(3) status.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Patient Advocate Foundation
http://www.patientadvocate.org/report.php
Patient Advocate Foundation is a national non-profit organization that serves as an active liaison between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job discrimination, and/or debt crisis matters relative to their diagnosis through case managers and attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through effective mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability. Patient Advocate Foundation offers direct patient services through this website, and can be contacted via E-mail at help@patientadvocate.org. Our toll-free number is 1-800-532-5274.
Use the search engine to find out what is available in your community. Information available on (to mention only a few from the entire list): Children, Children's Health Insurance Programs, Community Referral, Disability Services, Financial Assistance, Food Stamps, Health Care, Insurance, Legal, Medication/Drug Assistance and Special Needs.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Pay It Forward Foundation
http://payitforwardfoundation.org/educators/grant.html
Application deadlines are January 15, April 15 and October 15 of each year.
The Pay It Forward Foundation was established to inspire students to realize that they can change the world. Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are designed to fund service-oriented projects that are identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Selection Committee members will score the applications based on: (1) adherence to the Pay It Forward concept (explaining how the project’s benefits will multiply exponentially); (2) educational benefit to students / teachers; (3)integration of proposed project with school curriculum; (4) number of people impacted. Schools, churches, and community youth groups may apply for mini-grants of up to $500. Because funding is limited, projects requesting smaller amounts will be given priority.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Perpetual Preschool Fundraising Ideas
http://www.perpetualpreschool.com/fundideas.html
(Last checked 06/05/08)

President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities
Coming Up Taller Award
http://www.cominguptaller.org/cut_app2004.html
By honoring excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for young people through the Coming Up Taller Awards, the Committee seeks to promote a creative, engaged, skilled, and confident generation of young people. Each year the Coming Up Taller Awards recognize and reward excellence in after-school and out-of-school arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Programs initiated by museums, libraries, performing arts organizations, universities, colleges, arts centers, community service organizations, schools, businesses, and eligible government entities are encouraged to apply. Nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, units of state or local government, and federally recognized tribal communities or tribes are eligible to apply. Detailed eligibility information is available on the program web site. Awardees receive $10,000 each and an individualized plaque.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Radio Shack Corp
Neighborhood Answers Program
http://www.radioshackcorporation.com/
Radio Shack Corp, the Fort Worth, Texas-based consumer electronics retailer, is accepting applications for its new Neighborhood Answers Grant Program. This program is designed to fund worthy causes that help families protect children from abduction, violence and abuse. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply and applications are accepting year round (with awards made four times a year). Applications will be evaluated by local Radio Shack review councils. Grants are limited to $500 or less. Move your cursor over the Corporate Citizenship tab to see the link to Neighborhood Answers Program.
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Reach Out and Read
http://www.reachoutandread.org/
A program that promotes early literacy by bringing new books and advice about the importance of reading aloud into the pediatric exam room. Doctors and nurses give new books to children at each well child visit from 6 months of age to 5 years, and accompany these books with developmentally appropriate advice to parents about reading aloud with their child. The ROR program model is based on research that shows a connection between the frequency of sharing books with babies, toddlers and young children and enhanced language development. (Another opportunity for collaboration).
(Last checked 06/05/08)

Ronald McDonald House Charities
http://www.rmhc.org/
The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. (RMHC®) is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children. RMHC fulfills its mission by creating innovative, effective programs that address targeted needs, and by supporting these programs and other activities conducted by its local Chapters worldwide. RMHC also awards grants to other nonprofit children’s organizations that positively impact the health and well being of children around the world.
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Rosie's For All Kids Foundation
http://www.forallkids.org
Rosie's For All Kids Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations providing child care, early education and other essential programs to economically disadvantaged and at-risk children across the United States. The Foundation's primary mission is to support center-based, licensed child care and preschool programs for children growing up in low-income urban neighborhoods. In fiscal year 2004, nearly 80 percent of the total grant awards was made to infant, toddler and preschool programs; 11 percent went toward education, after-school and literacy programs; and the balance was disbursed to organizations providing emergency assistance, crisis intervention, cultural development programs and services for children with special needs. Letters of intent are accepted throughout the year. Foundation was set up by Rosie O'Donnell.
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Rural Assistance Center
Child Care Funding
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/child_care/index.php
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Rural Information Center
Rural Child Care Funding and Program Resources
http://www.nal.usda.gov/ric/ricpubs/rural_child_care.htm
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Save the Children
http://www.savethechildren.org/
Provide services in 18 states across the United States and in 46 developing nations around the world.
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Sergei Federov, see Federov

Skillman Foundation
Children and Youth Funding
http://www.skillman.org/
The chief aim of the Skillman Foundation's three program areas is to help develop good schools and good neighborhoods for children. The Good Schools and Good Neighborhoods program areas are the primary focus of the Foundation's grantmaking. The Good Opportunities program area is set up to support the Foundation's primary work and to invest in special opportunities that can accomplish significant results for children. Though we make grants throughout Southeast Michigan, the bulk of our grant dollars will be spent in six Detroit neighborhoods - Southwest Detroit (Vernor and Chadsey-Condon), Brightmoor, Osborn, Central, and Cody-Rouge - and on innovative and successful schools throughout the city of Detroit.
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Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation
http://www.skcf.org/
The Speckhard - Knight Charitable Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Jackson and Washtenaw Counties and aiding environmental efforts in the third world. We strive to assist non-profit organizations that work in the important areas of adoption, foster care, at risk families and the environment.
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Staples Foundation for Learning
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.html
Upcoming deadlines: August 2, 2004 and September 30, 2004.
The mission of Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth.
Also listed under Education.
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State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant (Community Service)
http://www.ysa.org/awards/partnerag/sf05/overview_parent.cfm
The State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant enables youth and educators to bring the benefits of service-learning to more people. This grant is for young people ages 5-25, teachers, and service-learning coordinators to implement service-learning projects on National Youth Service Day 2005, April 15-17. One hundred grants of $1,000 each will be available to young people, teachers, and service-learning coordinators to support National Youth Service Day.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Philanthropy.
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Target's Community Giving
http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/index.jhtml?content=target%5ffcg%5ffindex
When Target first opened in 1962, it made a strong commitment to support and empower the communities its stores serve. Target follows up that commitment by giving back over $2 million each week to neighborhoods, programs and schools across the country. Target offers store-based grants that support projects promoting early childhood education, the arts and family violence prevention. Why? Because there is no better place to see a masterpiece than reflected in the eyes of a child; there is no greater return on investment than seeing a child excel; and because a happy home encourages a child to dream and achieve.
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Teammates for Kids Foundation Grants
http://www.teammates4kids.com/t4kidsopen.html
Deadline : Feb. 1
The Teammates for Kids Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with children. Grants from the Foundation support the on-going work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education and inner-city services. Awards usually run in the $10,000-50,000 range. To qualify for a grant from the Teammates for Kids Foundation, an organization must:

Terri Lynne Lokoff, see Lokoff

Third Millenium Foundation
http://www.seedsoftolerance.org/
The Third Millennium Foundation is a private foundation located in Brooklyn, New York. The Foundation was founded in the year 2000 as an initiative for unlearning intolerance in the new millennium. It makes grants all over the world and focuses on childhood education and human rights with emphasis on supporting social entrepreneurs among global youth. The foundation is particularly interested in supporting innovative projects and organizations that develop new approaches and methodologies that are based on collaboration and have strong potential for replication around the world. For the 2006-2007 grant cycle the foundation’s focus is on the human rights, broadly speaking, of women and children as well as on formal and informal early childhood and youth education. If you are interested in applying for a grant with TMF, please provide us with a letter of inquiry.
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Thomas Foundation for Adoption (Dave)
http://www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org/
The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's primary interest is in funding projects that directly impact permanency through adoption of waiting children in the United States and Canada. Emphasis will be given to programs and projects on a national or regional basis that will help move children out of foster care and into adoptive homes. The Foundation is especially interested in addressing the permanency needs of children who are older, who have medical or emotional difficulties; children who are from an ethnic minority and sibling groups of children seeking adoption together.
Eligible Applicants: U.S. or Canadian tax-exempt organizations whose mission is to support the adoption of children from the foster care system.
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Thomson/West Community Partnership Program
http://west.thomson.com/about/community/
The West Group Community Partnership Program supports nonprofit organizations in the communities where West Group offices are located in the states of Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Washington, D.C.
The West Community Partnership Program considers grant proposals for funding three times a year from organizations that focus on one or more of the following areas.

Tiger Woods Foundation
http://www.twfound.org/
Tiger Woods Foundation grants focus on providing opportunities to underserved youth, ages 5-17. The average grant range is between $2,500 and $25,000. The following are approved programmatic areas of funding: *Programs that enhance the learning process for youth. (Please Note - Public schools are not 501(c) (3) tax exempt and therefore are not eligible for funding.)
*Year-round mentoring and/or tutoring programs.
*The Tiger Woods Foundation primarily funds organizations and programs that are based in urban American cities.
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Top 50 U.S. Foundations Awarding Grants for Youth Development:
1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006
Source: FC Stats from the Foundation Center.
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Trust Fund for Children With Special Needs
http://www.mdch.state.mi.us/msa/cshcs/
For more than 50 years, the Trust Fund for Children with Special Health Care Needs has been located in the Children's Special Health Care Services program (formerly known as the Crippled Children's Program) and has been a resource for Michigan families of children with special health care needs.
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United Methodist Church
Brighter Future for Children & Youth Fund
http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/BFCY/application/BFapplication2006.pdf
Deadline: July 1, 2006
The purpose of this grant is to fund programs for children aged 5 to 18 years in the subjects of peacemaking, anti-abuse, and nonviolence. Preference is given to organizations that involve women and youth at grassroots levels, demonstrate the ability to raise additional funds, provide direct service to youth, involve racial/ethnic diversity and cultivate spiritual values. Eligible applicants include small community- and church-based nonprofit programs and projects. Approximately 10 percent of applicants are funded. The average grant size is $4,000.
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Uplift Our Youth Grants
The Uplift Our Youth Foundation is accepting applications for grants from nonprofit organizations. Grants will be awarded to promote and support projects, programs and activities that enhance educational, cultural, career and life opportunities for youth, especially youth of color, in Clinton, Eaton and Ingham counties. The foundation will award up to $10,000 in grants this year; Larry Leatherwood is its chairman.
All applications must be postmarked or delivered by 5 p.m. Sept. 15. For information or to obtain a copy of the required 2006 grant application form and specific guidelines, applicants may print the application from the Web site or call Mark Sullivan, Awards Committee chairman, at 351-4171, ext. 11.
In addition, the foundation will again this year recognize and honor a "Child Advocate of the Year" who, by his or her actions, advocacy or service, has affected policy, funding, legislation, programs, services or public awareness, resulting in enhanced education, cultural, career or life opportunities for at-risk youth.
Nominations should include a typed narrative recommendation of no more than two pages indicating why the individual is deserving of the award and outlining the person's qualifications. Nominations must be mailed by Oct. 6 to: Uplift Our Youth Foundation, P.0. Box 70099, Lansing, MI 48908.
Source: Lansing State Journal, August 13, 2006.
Note: web link not working. Anticipate reactivating it during February 2008.
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Using CDBG to Support Community-Based Youth Programs
http://www.financeproject.org/publications/CDBGyouthprograms.pdf
This brief aims to provide policymakers, stakeholders, community leaders, and program developers working in or with community-based youth programs with a basic understanding of how the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is structured, how community-based youth programs fit into CDBG purposes and activities, and how communities nationwide are using CDBG to support youth initiatives. A compilation by Roxana Torrico, The Finance Project, January 2008.
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WalMart Foundation
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/
Through its community involvement program, WalMart provides funding to a number of nonprofits working in the areas of children, community, education, and environment. WalMart also provides scholarships to associates.
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Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation Children's Initiative
http://www.wfamilyfoundation.org/childrens_initiative.html
Deadline: April 1
This initiative supports local programs throughout the U.S. that strengthen the social, physical, intellectual, and emotional functioning of young children in significant and measurable ways. The Foundation is looking for programs that are innovative, or that demonstrate a new way of delivering services, and from which others can learn. The Initiative will consider programs that: serve children from the pre-natal stage to six years of age; deliver services to children in non-office or non-traditional settings; involve parents or guardians in the planning, delivery or evaluation of the program; and are within the first three years of development. All proposals must demonstrate that the program offered for consideration meets all four of the above elements.
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Whirlpool Foundation
http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/social_responsibility/default.asp
Seek to improve the quality of life in our home communities, such as Benton Harbor, worldwide. We particularly like to be partners with organizations that target the social issues of lifelong learning, cultural diversity and contemporary family life.
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Whitney Houston, see Houston

Young Foundation
http://www.cayf.org/
The Coleman A. Young Foundation helps prepare Detroit-area students for the many challenges they will face in high school and beyond. This approach provides them with current information and exposure to life-related topics, such as conflict resolution, etiquette, voter participation, Detroit's history and its development, testing, time management and study skills, sexuality and relationships with friends and parents.
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Youth Funders Database
http://www.tascorp.org/section/resources/youth_funders
The PASE/TASC Youth Funders Database provides the youth services community with the latest public and private funding information, including ongoing funding sources, as well as time sensitive RFPs. The database was created through a collaboration of the Partnership for After School Education (PASE) and The After School Corporation (TASC), and funded by Blue Ridge Foundation, Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation, Stella and Charles Guttman Foundation, and New York Community Trust. To receive email updates about the most recent funding opportunities, upcoming technical assistance sessions at PASE and TASC, or to provide feedback on the database, email us at YFDatabase@tascorp.org.
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Youth Garden Grant Program
http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants.asp
The National Gardening Association and Home Depot sponsor this grant. Over the last twenty-four years, NGA's Youth Garden Grants program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters reap rewards and vital life lessons from working in gardens and habitats. Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible to apply. Applicants must plan to garden in 2007 with at least fifteen children between the ages of three and 18 years. Applicants should demonstrate a child-centered plan that emphasizes children/youth learning and working in an outdoor garden.
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Youth Service America
Awards and Grants
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
Current listings include :