Grant-of-the-Day

May 19, 2008

Grants Address the Needs of Children

American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
The mission of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation is to provide nonprofit organizations with a means to educate the public about the needs of children across the United States. The Foundation supports organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative programs designed to benefit youth; or through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations. Grant requests should have the potential of helping American children in a broad geographic area (more than one state). Application forms must be requested from the Foundation’s Executive Secretary by mail or via the Foundation's email contact form by July 1. The deadline for submitting application forms is July 15, 2008. Specific application procedures are available on the website listed above.

Fellowships for Social Entrepreneurs

Draper Richards Foundation
The Draper Richards Foundation provides selected social entrepreneurs with funding to start new nonprofit organizations through the Draper Richards Fellowships. Up to six fellowships are awarded annually for projects which demonstrate innovative ways to solve existing social problems. Funded projects, which must have national or global reach, can address a variety of public service areas. Experienced, dedicated social entrepreneurs with a developed idea for a nonprofit organization in the United States are eligible to apply for up to $100,000 annually for three years. Brief proposals are accepted throughout the year. Visit the website listed above for detailed proposal development information.

Grants to Protect the World’s Oceans

Ocean Fund
The Ocean Fund, a program of Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises, was established to support marine conservation organizations in preserving the ecosystems of the world's oceans. The Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations to facilitate the following (in order of priority): conservation, research, and education. The Fund is especially interested in innovative new approaches and in projects that support strategic partnering. Well-organized and well-established organizations with a solid track record are encouraged to apply. The Fund invites interested organizations to submit a one- to two-page letter of interest about the scope and cost of the project by June 30, 2008. Guidelines for developing letters of inquiry and further information about the application process are available on the website above.

Public Education Equity Programs Funded

Norman Foundation
The Norman Foundation supports efforts that strengthen the ability of communities throughout the United States to determine their own economic, environmental, and social well-being, and that help people control those forces that affect their lives. One of the Foundation’s funding priorities is to promote civil rights by fighting discrimination and working for equity. The current focus for civil rights grantmaking is public education equity, with an emphasis on parent and youth organizing. Priority consideration is given to nonprofit organizations with annual budgets of under $1 million. Letters of inquiry for civil rights grant requests are due July 1, 2008. Instructions for submitting letters of inquiry by fax, email, or regular mail are available on the website listed above.