CALIFORNIA and NATIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF TOPICS

Federal Grants Wire http://www.federalgrantswire.com/

Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov/

FirstGov http://www.firstgov.gov/Business/Nonprofit.shtml#resources

FundsNet http://www.fundsnetservices.com/


EDUCATION

US Department of Education Forecast of Funding Opportunities http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/find/edlite-forecast.html

California Department of Education UPCOMING DEADLINES http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/af/

The Chronicle of Higher Education http://chronicle.com/section/Home/5/

GrantsAlert UPCOMING DEADLINES http://www.grantsalert.com/

Green Foundation Seeks Proposals, Deadline: Open. Funding in the arts, education, & health. Info & app: http://ligf.org/education.php

CHS Foundation Mini-Grants to College Agriculture Clubs, Deadline: Open. Up to $1K for providing leadership & professional development programs. Info & app: http://www.chsfoundation.org/scholarshipprog.html#minigrants

American Educational Research, Deadline: Various. Up to $35K for research that use large-scale national/international data sets. Info & app: http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram/index.html

Lexus and Scholastic School Environmental Contest, Deadline: Various. Up to $40K to middle/high schools in recognition of student-led efforts to address environmental issues. Info & app: http://www.scholastic.com/lexus/

Lexus and Scholastic 4th Annual Environmental Contest for Middle & High School, Deadline: Various. Up to $40K for student-led efforts to address local environmental issues. Info & app: http://www.scholastic.com/lexus/

NAMM Foundation Wanna Play Instruments Grants, Deadline: Rolling. For musical instruments to schools/community organizations to expand/reinstate music education for low-income/special-needs students. Info & app http://www.nammfoundation.org/grant-information/apply-grant-and-scholarship

Prins Foundation Post-Doctoral & Early Career Fellowships for Emigrating Scholars Program, Deadline: Dec 15. $35K to conduct research at the Center for Jewish History. Info & app: http://www.cjh.org/p/36

Big Read Invites Applications for Community-Wide Reading Programs, Deadline: Feb 1, 2012. $2,500-$20K to produce a community-wide reading project. Info & app: http://www.neabigread.org/application_process.php

Siemens Foundation and Discovery Education 4th Annual Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge for K-12 Students, Deadline: Mar 15, 2012. $250K in prizes. Info & app: http://www.wecanchange.com/

ING Unsung Heroes Program 2012 Class Project Awards, Deadline: Apr 30, 2012. $2K to K-12 educators for an innovative and effective classroom project. Info & app: http://ing.us/about-ing/citizenship/childrens-education/ing-unsung-heroes


AGING

American Federation for Aging Research Invites Applications for Research Grants, Deadline: Dec 15. Up to $100K to junior faculty working on aging research. Info & app: http://www.afar.org/research/funding/afar-research-grants


ARTS and CULTURE

National Endowment for the Arts - http://www.nea.gov/

State Arts Agencies - http://www.nasaa-arts.org/new/nasaa/aoa/aoa_contents.shtml

Artdeadline - http://artdeadline.com/

Art Deadlines List - http://artdeadlineslist.com

Cultural Funding: Federal Opportunities - http://arts.endow.gov/federal.html

Target Arts in Education Program - http://target.com/schools/grants.asp

FundsNets – Arts and Humanities - http://www.fundsnetservices.com/arts2.htm

Ford Foundation Social Issue Film Funding Initiative, Deadline: Open. Approx $16M to filmmakers & mediamakers making documentaries. Info & app: http://www.fordfoundation.org/issues/freedom-of-expression/justfilms#2011-sundance-film-festival

Guitar Center Music Foundation for Music Instruction, Deadline: Open. Up to $5K provide music instruction to underserved communities. Info & app: http://www.fendermusicfoundation.org/grants/index.cfm?sec=info

Green Foundation Seeks Proposals, Deadline: Open. Funding in the arts, education, & health. Info & app: http://ligf.org/arts.php

Surdna Foundation Arts Program for Creative Writing Residencies for Teens, Deadline: Open. Funding for 2-week summer retreats. Info & app: http://www.surdna.org/grants/grants-overview.html

Tournées Festival Brings Contemporary French Cinema to U.S. College Campuses, Deadline: Rolling. $2,300 to individuals for French-American cultural/educational exchange. Info & app: http://www.facecouncil.org/tournees/index.html

Theatre Communications Group Leadership Program for Theatre Practitioners, Deadline: Various. Up to $94K to support emerging and established leaders in theater. Info & app: http://www.tcg.org/grants/leadershipu/index.cfm

National Museum of the American Indian for Indigenous Contemporary Arts Program, Deadline: Various. Up to $15K to increase the appreciation of contemporary Native American arts. Info & app: http://www.americanindian.si.edu/icap/

Chamber Music America Funding Opportunities, Deadline: Various. Up to $12K to provide classical/contemporary, jazz, & world chamber music programming. Info & app: http://www.chamber-music.org/

National Geographic All Roads Film Project for Indigenous Storytellers, Deadline: Quarterly. Up to $10K to showcase indigenous/underrepresented minority-culture storytellers. Info & app: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/all-roads/film/

Creative Capacity Fund Professional Development Grants for Artists & Arts Organizations in San Francisco & Los Angeles, Deadline: Monthly. Up to $1K to pursue professional development activities. Info & app: http://cciarts.org/ccf/

Prins Foundation Post-Doctoral and Early Career Fellowships for Emigrating Scholars Program, Deadline: Dec 15. $35K to conduct research at the Center for Jewish History. Info & app: http://www.cjh.org/p/36

2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Community Service, Deadline: Dec 15. Nominations for public/private nonprofit museums & libraries in the US. Info & app: http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspx?GrantId=13

Irvine Foundation Fund for New Arts Strategy, Deadline: Dec 16. To prototype an approach to arts engagement. Info & app: http://www.irvine.org/grantmaking/our-programs/arts-program/new-arts-strategy/exploring-engagement-fund

Institute of Museum & Library Services for African American History & Culture Museum Program, Deadline: Jan 17, 2012. To enhance institutional sustainability. Info & app: http://www.imls.gov/applicants/african_american_history_and_culture_guidelines.aspx

Kresge Foundation for Arts & Community Building, Artists' Skills, & Resources Grant Opportunities, Deadline: Feb 1, 2012. For efforts that use arts to rebuild communities. Info & app: http://www.kresge.org/programs/arts-culture/arts-and-community-building

Partnership to Connect Latin American Performing Artists With U.S. Audiences, Deadline: Feb 10, 2012. Up to $25K to support performing arts ensembles. Info & app: http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/Southern_Exposure/index.html

Kresge Foundation’s Arts & Culture Program faculty investment & building reserve grants, Deadline: Mar 1, 2012. Up to $1M. Info and app: http://www.kresge.org/programs/arts-culture

John Cotton Dana Awards for Outstanding Library Public Relations Efforts, Deadline: Mar 15, 2012. $10K. Info & app: http://www.ebscohost.com/academic/john-cotton-dana/

Luce Fund in American Art for Scholarly Exhibitions & Publications, Deadline: Apr 1, 2012. Info& app: http://www.hluce.org/lucefundinaa.aspx


CHILDREN and YOUTH

AVANCE Proposals to Implement Parent-Child Education Program, Deadline: Dec 15. $50K for serving low-income Hispanic families to adopt the AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program. Info & app: http://www.avance.org/

Whole Kids Foundation Grant Program to Support School Gardens, Deadline: Dec 31. $2K & mentorship resources to support school gardens. Info & app: http://wholekidsfoundation.org/gardengrants.php

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Deadline: Jan 15, 2012. $4 million in awards and scholarships for creative teens grades 7-12. Info & app: http://www.artandwriting.org/

Youth Service America Sodexo Youth Grants for Community Hunger Projects, Deadline: Jan 17, 2012. $500 for youth-led hunger projects on Global Youth Service Day. Info & app: http://www.ysa.org/grants/sodexoyouth/

National Geographic Student Expeditions Scholarships for Summer 2012, Deadline: March 1, 2012. Support to HS students with financial need from around the world. Info & app: http://ngstudentexpeditions.com/about/scholarships/


COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/DEVELOPMENT

Enterprise Green Communities Charrette & Sustainability Grants for Green Affordable Housing Projects, Deadline: Open. $5K to make energy efficient homes. Info & app: http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/funding/grants/


ENVIRONMENT and ANIMAL WELFARE

Environmental Protection Agency and Small Business Administration Gateway - http://www.epa.gov/smallbusiness/money.htm

EPA Department - http://www.epa.gov/efinpage/efp.htm

EPA Grantwriting Tutorial - http://www.epa.gov/seahome/grants.html

Environmental Grantmakers - http://www.ega.org/

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - http://www.nfwf.org/

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Disaster Relief Fund, Deadline: Open. Emergency funding for pets affected by recent tornadoes & floods in US. Info & app: http://www.aspcapro.org/emergency-and-disaster-response-grants.php

American Hiking Society to Maintain and Protect Hiking Trails, Deadline: Dec 15. $500-$5K to establish, protect, and maintain trails in US. Info & app: http://www.americanhiking.org/our-work/national-trails-fund/

Found Animals Foundation Michelson Graduate Student Challenge in Dog & Cat Sterilization, Deadline: Jan 12, 2012. $15K to (3) graduate students working in U.S. institutions. Info & app: http://michelson.foundanimals.org/graduate-student-challenge/

National Forest Foundation 2012 Matching Awards Program, Deadline: Jan 17, 2012. Approx $30K for direct on-the-ground & citizen-based projects for national forests and grasslands. Info & app: http://nationalforests.org/conserve/grantprograms/ontheground/map

ING Unsung Heroes Program 2012 Class Project Awards, Deadline: Apr 30, 2012. $2K to K-12 educators for an innovative and effective classroom project. Info & app: http://ing.us/about-ing/citizenship/childrens-education/ing-unsung-heroes


HEALTH and HUMAN SERVICES

National Institute of Health - http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/index.cfm

GrantsNet US Department of Health and Human Services http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/

Alliance Healthcare Foundation Mission Support Grants Program, Deadline: Open. $100K to San Diego agencies providing healthcare to disadvantaged people. http://www.alliancehf.org/grants-program

Alliance Healthcare Foundation Grants Program for San Diego, Deadline: Open. Up to $100K toward improving health care for the disadvantaged. Info & app: http://www.alliancehf.org/sites/default/files/Mission%20Supports%20Release_FINAL.pdf

Green Foundation Seeks Proposals, Deadline: Open. Funding in the arts, education, & health. Info & app: http://ligf.org/humanservices.php

National Alliance for Accessible Golf for Individuals With Disabilities, Deadline: Rolling. Up to $20K to provide golf programs for individuals with disabilities. Info & app: http://www.accessgolf.org/grants/alliance_grants.cfm

Phase II of Affordable Care Act State Grant Writing Assistance Fund
 Deadline: Rolling. Up to $30K to foundations providing grant writing support to state/county government agencies for Affordable Care Act. 
Info &app: http://www.gih.org/newsletter2679/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=1618970

Kimball Foundation Small Grants Program for San Francisco Bay Area, Deadline: Rolling. Up to $10K for pilot programs to improve lives of disadvantaged youth. Info & app: http://www.pfsllc.net/kimball/interim_request_guidelines.html

Avon Breast Cancer Safety Net Program, Deadline: Various (LOI). Up to $250K to hospitals, community clinics, & centers serving underserved women. Info and app: http://www.avonfoundation.org/funding-and-grants/safety-net-hospital-grants-program.html

R. W. Johnson Foundation for Research Projects on Changes in Healthcare Financing and Organization, Deadline: Open. $5M to provide policy leaders with timely information related to healthcare policy. Info & app: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19274

DentaQuest Foundation Venture Fund for Oral Health, Deadline: Rolling. Up to $1M to expand oral health programs demonstrating positive outcomes. Info & app: http://www.dentaquestfoundation.org/ourwork/programs.php#venture

Kaiser Family Foundation for Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program, Deadline: Dec 16. Brings college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C. for further studies. Info & app: http://bjordanscholars.kff.org/

R.W. Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Research Initiative, Deadline: Rolling til Jan 3, 2012. For research to promote the Institute of Medicine report on The Future of Nursing. Info & app: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21371

W.T. Grant Foundation for Research Projects Addressing Youth Social Settings, Deadline: Jan 5, 2012. $100K-$600K to improve social settings of youth. Info & app: http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/funding_opportunities/research_grants/investigator_initiated_grants

R.W. Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Program Scholarships, Deadline: Jan 11, 2012. $10K to minority groups and economically disadvantaged. Info & app: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21377

Ashoka Changemakers and R.W. Johnson Foundation for Innovations for Health Competition, Deadline: Feb 13, 2012. $10K prizes. Info & app: http://www.changemakers.com/innovations4health


INTERNATIONAL

Institute of International Education Iraq Scholar Rescue Project, Deadline: (Contact Funder). Fellowships for senior scholars in Iraq to assist in temporary relocation. Info & app: http://www.scholarrescuefund.org/pages/intro.php

Open Society Foundations Initiative to Support College Debate Programs Around the World, Deadline: Rolling. Up to $200K to create/expand debate programs for undergrad students. Info & app: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/youth/focus/global-debates

Institute of International Education Iraq Scholar Rescue Project, Deadline: (Contact Funder). Fellowships for senior scholars in Iraq to assist in temporary relocation. Info & app: http://www.scholarrescuefund.org/pages/intro.php

American Councils for International Education for Policy Relevant Research, Deadline: Rolling. $25K foreign policy-relevant research in Europe. Info & app: http://www.americancouncils.org/

American-Scandinavian Foundation Fellowship & Grant Competitions, Deadline: Various. $1M to broaden the link between the U.S. & Scandinavian countries. Info & app: http://www.amscan.org/

US-Afghan National Museum Partnership, Deadline: Dec 14. $2M to design/implement an electronic catalog and collections management system. Info & app: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=126933

Agency for International Development for Egyptian Transition Support, Deadline: Feb 11, 2012. Up to $2M for democratic development. Info & app: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=77253

Agency for International Development for Egyptian Economic Support, Deadline: Mar 8, 2012. Up to $4M to address Job creation, poverty alleviation and economic development. Info & app: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=76933


JOURNALISM/MEDIA

Getty Images Editorial Photography and Nonprofit Work, Deadline: Various. Up to $20K to photographers & filmmakers working to create socio-political, & cultural stories. Info & app: http://imagery.gettyimages.com/getty_images_grants/overview.aspx

USC Annenberg 2012 Knight Luce Fellowship Program for Reporting on Global Religion, Deadline: Dec 19. Up to $25K to American journalists. Info & app: http://annenberg.usc.edu/Knight-Luce.aspx

RELIGION

Religion Newswriters Association for Lilly Scholarships in Religion Program for Journalists, Deadline: Jan 1, 2012. $5K to take college courses in religion, spirituality, and ethics. Info & app: http://www.rna.org/news/77337/Journalists-editors-eligible-for-5000-scholarships-for-religion-courses.htm


SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY

Vodafone Americas Foundation Annual Wireless Innovation Project Competition, Deadline: Dec 31. $600K to multi-disciplinary teams associated for wireless-related technological solutions to critical global problems. Info & app: http://project.vodafone-us.com/


SOCIAL SCIENCE

Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grants & Dissertation Fellowships for Scholars, Deadline: Various. $80K-$20K for scholars researching causes and control of violence. Info & app: http://www.hfg.org/

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IN THE NEWS

Lady Gaga Launches “Born This Way” Foundation. In partnership with the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the California Endowment, and the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, Grammy award-winning entertainer Lady Gaga has announced the launch of the Born This Way Foundation. To be directed by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, the charitable organization will work to address youth issues such as self-confidence, well-being, bullying, and career development utilizing digital mobilization as a method of creating positive change. The foundation will launch officially in 2012.

Press Release: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/sites/cyber.law.harvard.edu/files/Born%20This%20Way%20Foundation%20Official%20Press%20Release%2011-2-11.pdf

Born This Way Foundation: http://bornthiswayfoundation.org/

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