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Be sure to check out the Foellinger Foundation's Capacity Building Grant Opportunities!
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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 topics applying to you.
Please forward to persons or organizations which may benefit.
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Program: People for Bikes Grant
Subject: Recreation, biking, community, active transportation, community development, bicycle infrastructure
Geographic: National
Eligibility: PeopleForBikes accepts grant applications from non-profit organizations with a focus on bicycling, active transportation, or community development, from city or county agencies or departments, and from state or federal agencies working locally. PeopleForBikes only funds projects in the United States. Requests must support a specific project or program; we do not grant funds for general operating costs.
Maximum Grant Amount: $10,000.00
Deadline: Letters of Intent due July 31, 2015 Description: PeopleForBikes focuses most grant funds on bicycle infrastructure projects such as: - Bike paths, lanes, trails, and bridges
- Mountain bike facilities
- Bike parks and pump tracks
- BMX facilities
- End-of-trip facilities such as bike racks, bike parking, and bike storage
We also fund some advocacy projects, such as: - Programs that transform city streets, such as Ciclovías or Open Streets Days
- Initiatives designed to increase ridership or the investment in bicycle infrastructure
PeopleForBikes will fund engineering and design work, construction costs including materials, labor, and equipment rental, and reasonable volunteer support costs. For advocacy projects, we will fund staffing that is directly related to accomplishing the goals of the initiative. PeopleForBikes accepts requests for funding of up to $10,000. We do not require a specific percentage match, but we do look at leverage and funding partnerships very carefully. We will not consider grant requests in which our funding would amount to 50% or more of the project budget. Website: People for Bikes |
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Program: Responsive Grants
Subjects: Aging, Retirement, Advocacy, Services, Training and Education, Research.
Geographic Area: IL, IN, KY, MO, WI, FL
Eligibility:
Tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; OR non-profit organizations that are not required to have a 501(c)(3) designation, such as state-funded universities. Projects must have a focus on older adults.
Average Grant Amount: unspecified
Deadline: May submit a Letter of Intent, preferably six weeks before August 1, 2015
Description:
The Retirement Research Foundation is accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations for local and national projects designed to improve the lives of older Americans.
Grants will be awarded to projects that provide direct services, advocacy, education, and/or training programs for professionals working with elders, as well as for research that investigates causes and solutions to significant problems of older adults.
Go to: Grant Guidelines Back to TOP
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Program: Quality of Life Program
Subjects: Physical disabilities, wounded military, paralysis
Geographic Area: National
Eligibility:Nonprofit organizations must be considered tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and serve individuals with physical disabilities, particularly paralysis, and their families
Maximum Grant Amount: $25,000.00
Description:
The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations that provide services to individuals with paralysis.
Through its Quality of Life program, the foundation will award grants to organizations that help disabled individuals as well as their families and caregivers in ways that more immediately give them increased independence. Special consideration will be given to organizations that serve returning wounded military and their families, and to those that provide targeted services to diverse cultural communities. Grant size will be based on project scope and impact.
Website: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
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- We send grant alerts as quickly as possible after receiving grant information.
- In some cases, there will not be much time before the grant deadline.
- Notices with close deadlines are sent in the event you are ready to apply.
- 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.
We also hope you keep potential future sources in mind for your ongoing programs and consider applying in the next round for annual opportunities.
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