Scholarships at the SD Foundation

 

The Foundation's Community Scholarship Program was established in 1997. Since then, it has brought together hundreds of philanthropic individuals, organizations and businesses for the
purpose of providing financial assistance to students in their educational endeavors. The Foundation has become a leading provider of scholarships in our region, allocating millions in financial support to thousands of students.

To learn more about The San Diego Foundation or the
Community Scholarship Program, please visit our website at:
www.sdfoundation.org

 

 

Scholarships for Carrers in Transportation

 

The Northern California Chapter of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) is seeking applicants for scholarship awards of $1,000 - $3,000 each. COMTO is a national, multi-ethnic organization founded in 1971 to advocate for transportation careers and transportation needs of minorities.
COMTO's vision is to be the primary voice in the transportation industry for people, businesses, and communities of color, with a focus on equal access, advancement, and sustainable results. COMTO supports opportunities for students to learn about careers in transportation through scholarships,internships, and mentoring opportunities.

Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, November 13, 2009. (Applications that are postmarked by November 13, 2009 but not delivered by November 18, 20009 will not be considered.) For more information: http://www.comtonorcal.org/

 

 

 

The purpose of this program is to support projects aimed at children and young adults from underserved communities throughout the United States. Ultimately, projects should help young people (ages 9-24) become independent, productive adults. Program objectives are as follows:
�         Improving educational skills, achievement, and attainment
�         Preparing young people for the world of work
�         Offering guidance that will help young people avoid high-risk behaviors
 
Eligibility Notes: Eligible applicants are youth-serving 501(c)(3) organizations. Organizations should be financially secure and have a budget of more than $1 million.

 

Eligible Applicants: Non Profits
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  To begin the application process, applicants must complete the survey found online at www.emcf.org/portfolio/youthorganizationsurvey.htm.
Qualified organizations will be invited to continue the application process.
 

 

Mott Grants  

The purpose of this program is to support efforts that promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society. Successful projects will develop and implement innovative approaches aimed at solving pressing community problems. Projects should also be replicable, have the potential to generate long-term support, and promote public policy development.

Funding will be distributed among the following categories:

Civil society

Environment

Flint area projects (Michigan)

Pathways out of poverty

 

 

Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation

 

The purpose of this program is to provide general support to grassroots organizations and movements throughout the United States. Funded projects should promote sustainable and just social and natural systems. Funding will be distributed among the following program areas:

Protecting the health and environment of communities threatened by toxins. Advancing environmental justice . Promoting sustainable agricultural and food systems. Ensuring quality reproductive health care as a human right. Projects must address at least one of the aforementioned program areas.
 
Application Notes:
Mandatory letters of inquiry (LOIs) are accepted on a rolling basis.
LOIs can be submitted online at www.grantrequest.com/SID_731/Default.asp?CT=CT&SA=SNA&FID=35003

 or mailed to the address indicated in the Contact section.

LOIs must include the following components:

Description of organization

Strategy to address the problem

Activities to be funded

Goals and plans

Other major sources of funding