This is the inaugural edition of the Nonprofit Grant Opportunities eNewsletter published by the Pima County Public Library's Grants & Nonprofit Info Center Librarian. Along with funding alerts, please notice the sidebar to the right which has links to upcoming local nonprofit training events and nonprofit job resources. There may occasionally also be additional information or surveys for feedback on the content of this newsletter in this toolbar. Please feel free to forward this on to others in the community who may benefit from this information.

Applications for Briding Cultures Through Film: International Topics documentary film grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Development grants of up to $75,000 each and production grants of up to $800,000 each are available for films that examine critical issues in ethics, religion, or history, viewed through an international lens; approach a topic or subject that transcends the idea of traditional nation statehood and explores it across borders; are biographies of a foreign leader, writer, artist, or historical figure; or explore the history and cultures of a specific region, country, or community outside the United States. Grants must go to 501(c)3 organizations. Click for Complete Information: Development Grants or Production Grants 

The Aaron Copland Fund for Music seeks to encourage and improve public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American music. The fund's Recording Program provides grants to document and provide wider exposure for the music of contemporary American composers; develop audiences for contemporary American music through distribution of recorded performances in physical and online media; and support the production of new recordings of contemporary American music and the reissuance of significant recordings that are no longer available. Proposals may be submitted by nonprofit professional performance ensembles, presenting institutions, and nonprofit or commercial recording companies. The fund favors first recordings. Click for Complete Information

Grants averaging between $1,000 and $60,000 each will support organizations that benefit the world in some way and are lacking financial support. Grants will provide both cash and staff members to help winning applicants stage fund raisers. Click for Complete Information

The AAUW Community Action Grants program provides funds to individuals, AAUW organizations, and local community-based nonprofit organizations throughout the country for innovative programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Special consideration is given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineering, or math. One-year grants of up to $7,000 provide seed money for new projects; two-year grants of up to $10,000 provide start-up funds for longer-term programs that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities. Click for Complete Information

Deadline: March 15, 2011
The Foundation gives primarily for health care including health organizations, education, the arts, children, youth, women, and social services. Typical grants range from $1,000 to $100,000. To apply, submit a letter of inquiry to Diane M. Halle, President at 20225 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255 along with your IRS 501(c)3 letter of determination. For more information, please visit any branch of the Pima County Public Library and search our grants databases using the foundation name.

Deadline: None

The foundation supports organizations involved with education, women's health, breast cancer, hunger, minorities, and women. Typical grants range from $10,000 and under. Click for Complete Information

Deadline: None

The Foundation provides grants to organizations involved with Christian agencies & churches, education, health organizations, pregnancy centers, and youth development services. Applicants should submit a letter including a detailed description of project and amount of funding requested, as well as a statement of the problem the project will address to the Hermundslie Foundation at 3762 N. Harrison Rd., Tucson, AZ 85749-8742. For more information, please visit any branch of the Pima County Public Library and search our grants databases using the foundation name.

Deadline: Rolling

As part of their commitment to good corporate citizenship, Barnes & Noble considers local and national support requests from non-profit organizations that focus on literacy, the arts, or education (pre-K through 12th grade). They also consider sponsorship opportunities where they can partner with organizations that focus their core businesses on higher learning, literacy, and the arts. They seek opportunities that offer in-store events, visibility, and reach a wide audience.  To seek sponsorships or donations, submit your proposal to the community relations manager or store manager at your local Barnes & Noble Store. Click for Complete Information