GRANT ALERTS




Paul Clarke Nonprofit Resource Center
February 2, 2015  
In This Issue:
Environment, Social Services
Environment, Social Services, Sports & Recreation
Education, Children/Youth
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In this issue, you will find Grant Alerts covering a variety of areas.   Please use the links on the left under In This Issue to navigate this notice for materials applying to you.

In some cases, there will not be much time before the grant deadline. We send grant alerts as quickly as possible after receiving grant information. Notices with close deadlines are sent in the event you are ready to apply. We also hope you keep potential future sources in mind for your ongoing programs and consider applying in the next round for annual opportunities.


Notice of grant availability is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to apply. Nonprofits must research opportunities further to determine if eligibility and application is appropriate. To learn more, sign up for our monthly Grant Seeking Basics class using the PCNRC Event Registration link in the box to the left.


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Environment, Social Services      

     Gro1000 Grassroots Community Garden Grants   

Description

Launched in 2011 by the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, GRO1000 is a community outreach initiative dedicated to bringing the benefits of gardens and green spaces to more neighborhoods, schools and communities-particularly to those in need.

Grassroots Grants are awarded to local communities to help bring edible gardens, flower gardens and public green spaces to neighborhoods across the United States.

Deadline: 
February 13th, 2015

Location: 
National

Eligibility:
 

Any organization that qualifies by the IRS as a tax-exempt public charity may apply, including school districts, universities and government entities. You may also apply through a fiscal sponsor, if the sponsor has 501(c)(3) status.

Award:
Up to $1,500 for Community Gardens and Green Spaces

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Environment, Social Services, Sports and Recreation
Inspiring Responsible Outdoor Participation Around the World
 

Description:
 KEEN is committed to inspiring responsible outdoor participation to help preserve the places we all play. The KEEN Effect is a way to support organizations who are dedicated to just that. Through the KEEN Effect we grant funds to nonprofit organizations around the world who are dedicated to responsible outdoor participation. 
  • Projects must increase responsible outdoor participation as a way to work towards building a strong community.
  • Projects should be innovative and creative with clear goals and measurable objectives
  • Projects that introduce new audiences to the outdoors through responsible outdoor participation will receive special consideration.

Deadline:

March 1st, 2015

 

Location

Global 

 

Eligibility

U.S. nonprofits or their equivalents in other countries

 

Award

$10,000   

  





Education
Youth Education Grants



Description:  
 

Education grants support closing the achievement gap with an emphasis on improving student achievement.

  • Pre-K programs prepare children to enter kindergarten ready to learn and be academically successful.
  • K-12 programs increase academic achievement with an emphasis on successful course completion, attendance and increased high school graduation rates.
  • College programs increase student success in college entrance, transition and completion

 Deadline:  

March 11th, 2015 

   

  Location:
Lincoln Financial Communities including Ft. Wayne, IN

Eligibility: 
  Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organizations
 

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