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30 Federal Grant Programs for Minorities
http://www.educationmoney.com/minorities
The following programs are provided by a number of Federal agencies to eliminate health disparities among minority groups and provide educational, business development, and research opportunities to under-represented populations and minority serving institutions. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

113 Federal Grant Programs for Native Americans
http://www.educationmoney.com/native_americans.html
The Department of the Interior, the Department of Agriculture, as well as other Federal agencies have designated the following programs to further the goals of Native American Indian self-determination, including: Alaska Natives, Natives of Hawaii, Tribal Communities and Indian serving institutions. EducationMoney.com repackages information from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance in an interesting manner.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Bubel / Aiken Foundation (Disabilities)
http://www.thebubelaikenfoundation.org/
Clay Aiken's foundation for children with developmental disabilities announced a new partnership with Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. The new program will utilize Krispy Kreme fundraising programs across the United States to raise important funds for the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, which serves to bridge the gap that exists for young people with developmental disabilities. Priorities for funding include but are not limited to:

development of inclusion/integration curricula, primarily K-12

educational approaches that engage different learning styles

inclusion strategies for minority populations including those for whom English is a second language

service learning opportunities and program development, training, and implementation

job training

development, training, and implementation for recreational programs aimed at both paid staff and volunteers

recruitment of special education teachers

assistance to families through eligible programs

continuing education programs/symposia aimed at the development of best practices protocols and strategies

programs that create awareness, change attitudes and behaviors about the abilities of young people with special needs and foster full life experiences
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (Disabilities)
http://www.christopherreeve.org/
The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation provides Quality of Life Grants to organizations nationwide that help improve opportunities, access and day-to-day quality of life for individuals living with disabilities, primarily paralysis, and their families. Grants support nonprofit organizations that address the needs of persons living with spinal cord injuries, their families and caregivers in twelve categories: children, arts, sports and recreation, education, advocacy, accessibility, practical service, independent living, assistive technology, therapeutic riding, employment and counseling. The Program also offers health promotion awards to nonprofit organizations that address paralysis caused by spinal cord injuries and other injuries, diseases and birth defects, including stroke, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Nonprofit organizations throughout the United States, as well as internationally, are eligible to apply.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Federal Benefits for Veterans and Benefits, see Grants for Individuals: Veterans

FundsNet Women's Grants and Resources, see Grants for Individuals : Women

Gill Foundation
http://www.gillfoundation.org/
The central focus of the Gill Foundation's grantmaking activities is to provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and HIV/AIDS organizations throughout the United States. Geographically, we focus our efforts in three areas: Colorado, the non-urban United States, and national organizations. In 1999, the Gill Foundation awarded over $4 million in grants to more than 350 organizations around the United States, including eighty-five programs in non-urban America.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP)
http://www.hiponline.org/home/
Hispanics in Philanthropy supports Latino community projects through the "Funders' Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities" program, which is a "regranting initiative that provides capacity-building grants to small-to-medium sized Latino nonprofits." Grants have been provided to more than 250 non-profits led by Latinos, including organizations in the upper midwest.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Philanthropy
http://www.lgbtgiving.org/
Identifies lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transexual (LGBT) community foundations provide funding for diverse organizations within their communities.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Funders Directory
http://www.lgbtfunders.org/seekers/directory.cfm
Welcome to the LGBTQ Funders Directory, which provides information on funders of organizations and projects working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities. All of the groups included in the directory have provided financial support, of varying types, to LGBTQ programs.
This Directory represents the most comprehensive listing of LGBTQ funders in the country. However, because grantmaking patterns often shift, the directory information should not be viewed as definitive.*
(Last checked 02/23/08)

MANA: A National Latina Organization
http://www.hermana.org/orgfrm.htm
MANA seeks to empower Latinas through "leadership development, community service, and advocacy." MANA's site indicates that members of the organization have access to grant opportunities. The site also provides contact information for local chapters, including MANA de Metro Detroit.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Michigan Women's Foundation
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privmich.htm#michwomen
The Michigan Women's Foundation (MWF) makes grants to nonprofit organizations in Michigan which address the needs of all women - regardless of race, ethnicity, economic status, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Women and girls face a number of economic disadvantages specifically because they are female. MWF seeks to support programs and projects that enable women and girls to participate fully in the economic life of their communities. Funding opportunities include : Social Impact Grants, Young Women for Change Grants, and Mini Grants.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

National Council of La Raza (NCLR)
http://www.nclr.org/
Providing financial awards is one of many ways that NCLR fulfills its mission of supporting Latino communities in the United States. The NCLR has competitive financial awards (sponsored by the Annie E. Casey and Ford Foundations) for outstanding affiliate programs. Five awards are given to affiliate programs that focus on strengthening the family, and another $25,000 is awarded to the "Affiliate of the Year." Information about each award is available here.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Nokemos Foundation
http://www.nokomisfoundation.org/
The Nokomis Foundation primarily funds grants to organizations serving women and girls the West Michigan area. However, we are open to proposals with a state or national focus, providing they include a West Michigan component.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Third Wave Foundation
http://www.thirdwavefoundation.org/grant-making
The Organizing and Advocacy Fund of the Third Wave Foundation financially supports work, organizing and activism that exists to challenge sexism, racism, homophobia, economic injustice and other forms of oppression including projects that complement our other focus areas -- reproductive rights and scholarships. We provide grants for specific projects and for general operating support.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

ThreeHoops.com
http://threehoops.com/power/funds-other.html
Lists private foundations that support Indian projects.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC)
http://www.ushcc.com/
Providing financial awards and assistance is one of the ways in which the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce supports Latino businesses. The Anna Maria Arias Memorial Business Fund provides financial awards (ranging from $1000 to $5,000) to outstanding Latina business owners throughout the United States. Application forms are linked from the USHCC site.
(Last checked 02/23/08)

Books

The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.

CHURCH PHILANTHROPY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES : A GUIDE TO MULTICULTURAL FUNDING FROM RELIGIOUS SOURCES (1995), see Grants for Individuals : Minorities

DIRECTORY OF GRANTS FOR ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (1995), see Grants for Individuals: Disabled.

DIRECTORY OF WOMEN'S FUNDS 1988, see Grants for Individuals: Women.

FEDERAL PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE AMERICANS : A REPORT (1991), see Grants for Individuals: Minorities

FINANCIAL AID FOR THE DISABLED AND THEIR FAMILIES, see Grants for Individuals: Disabled.

FINANCIAL AID FOR VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, see Grants for Individuals: Veterans.

FUNDERS OF LESBIAN, GAY, AND BISEXUAL PROGRAMS : A DIRECTORY FOR GRANTSEEKERS(1993) see Grants for Individuals : Women.

FUNDING GUIDE FOR NATIVE AMERICANS (1983), see Grants for Individuals: Minorities.

FUNDS FOR HISPANICS (1981), see Grants for Individuals: Minorities

GRANTS : CORPORATE GRANTMAKING FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC COMMUNITIES, by the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy ; Steven L. Paprocki, project director. Wakefield, RI : Moyer Bell, c2000.

GRANTS FOR MINORITIES (annual), see Grants for Individuals: Minorities.

GRANTS FOR THE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY DISABLED (annual), see Grants for Individuals: Disabled.

GRANTS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS (annual), see Grants for Individuals : Women.

GRANTS TO INDIANS, 1972-1983, see Grants for Individuals : Minorities.

HISPANIC RESOURCE DIRECTORY, 1995, see Grants for Individuals : Minorities.

HISPANIC RESOURCE DIRECTORY, 1992-94, see Grants for Individuals : Minorities.

NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS (1996), see Grants for Individuals: Minorities.

NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR NATIVE AMERICANS (1996), see Grants for Individuals: Minorities.

NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF PHILANTHROPY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS (1992), see Grants for Individuals: Minorities.

NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS (1997), see Grants for Individuals : Women.

WOMEN'S FUNDS : A SPECIAL REPORT, see Grants for Individuals : Women.

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