Monthly Grant Alert

Monthly Grant Alert September 2017

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Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps Funding Opportunity #: FR-6100-N-21B Eligibility: Qualified Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (QFHOs) and Fair Housing Enforcement Organizations (FHOs), and nonprofit groups Posted Date: August 01, 2017 Closing Date: September 18, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $500,000 Award Ceiling: $250,000 Award Floor: $250,000 Match: No Description The Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) provides funding to fair housing organizations and other : non-profits that assist individuals who believe that they have been victims of housing discrimination. Currently FHIP provides funds to eligible organizations through competitive grants under three initiatives to carry out enforcement activities to prevent or eliminate discriminatory housing practices and inform individuals of their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. The Initiatives are: The Fair Housing Organizations Initiative (FHOI), Private Enforcement Initiative (PEI) and the Education and Outreach Initiative (EOI). Email Myron Newry for additional information: [email protected]

Pregnancy in Women with Disabilities (R03) https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-17-451.html Funding Opportunity #: PA-17-451 Eligibility: County governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Independent school districts; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; State governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Small businesses; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Posted Date: August 03, 2017 Closing Date: September 07, 2020 Award Ceiling: $50,000 Match: No Description This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child : Health and Human Development (NICHD) encourages small research project grants (R03) investigating the incidence, course, and outcomes of pregnancy among women with disabilities. Areas of interest also include studies to inform preconceptional and antenatal counseling and strategies for addressing barriers to prenatal care, and management of pregnancy, the puerperium, and the transition to parenthood in order to optimize outcomes for women with physical, intellectual and developmental, and/or sensory disabilities and their families. Applicants are encouraged to include women with disabilities and members of the community in the design and conduct of their research.

NEA Research: Art Works, FY2018 https://www.arts.gov/grants-organizations/research-art-works Funding Opportunity #: 2018NEAORA Eligibility: Private institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments Posted Date: August 04, 2017 Closing Date: October 10, 2017 Award Ceiling: $100,000 Award Floor: $10,000 1 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department Match: Yes Description: The National Endowment for the Arts' Office of Research & Analysis makes awards to support research that investigates the value and/or impact of the arts, either as individual components of the U.S. arts ecology or as they interact with each other and/or with other domains of American life.

FY 2017 Community Safety Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity file:///C:/Users/GRTCXS/Downloads/attachment%20(24).pdf Funding Opportunity #: HM-CST-17-001 Eligibility: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Posted Date: August 04, 2017 Closing Date: September 04, 2017 Award Ceiling: $1,000,000 Award Floor: $250,000 Match: No Description: The Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) (P.L. 114-94 - December 4, 2015), authorizes and provides funding for PHMSA's Community Safety Grant Program. This competitive grant opportunity is requesting applications from nonprofit organizations for (1) conducting national outreach and training programs to assist communities in preparing for and responding to accidents and incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials, including Class 3 flammable liquids by rail; and (2) training state and local personnel responsible for enforcing the safe transportation of hazardous materials, including Class 3 flammable liquids.

Strengthen the Evidence for Maternal and Child Health Programs https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=295210 Funding Opportunity #: HRSA-18-077 Eligibility: Any public or private entity, including an Indian tribe or tribal organization is eligible to apply for this federal funding opportunity. Faith-based and community-based organizations are also eligible to apply for these funds. Posted Date: August 07, 2017 Closing Date: October 10, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $700,000 Award Ceiling: $0 Award Floor: $0 Match: No Description: This notice solicits applications for Strengthen the Evidence for Maternal and Child Health Programs, the purpose of which is to improve the health and well-being of women and children in the United States by supporting the implementation of evidence-based/evidence-informed strategies for the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant program (hereafter referred to as Title V MCH Block Grant). By supporting states with expert consultation, technical assistance, and resources, the program strengthens the states’ ability to improve the health of children and families.

Networking and Professional Development of State and Large Urban System Healthcare Administrators https://community.nicic.gov/blogs/nic/archive/2017/08/07/cooperative-agreement-networking-and-professional-development-of- state-and-large-urban-system-healthcare-administrators.aspx Funding Opportunity #: 17PA02 Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations (including faith-based, community, and tribal organizations), for-profit organizations (including tribal for-profit organizations), and institutions of higher education (including tribal institutions of higher education). Posted Date: August 07, 2017 Closing Date: September 07, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $150,000 Award Ceiling: $150,000 Award Floor: $0 Match: No Description: The purpose of this solicitation is to support the development, enhancement and sustainability of nationwide correctional leadership. The field of corrections and healthcare services for corrections is constantly evolving, requiring continuous learning and professional development for healthcare administrators. With responsibility for leading complex correctional healthcare systems, administrators of correctional healthcare systems are charged with managing human resources, developing and implementing agency policy and procedure, engaging with 2 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department internal and external stakeholders, and administering significant fiscal resources – all while supporting strong business practices and delivering results.

Service Area Competition https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=295215 Funding Opportunity #: HRSA-18-025 Eligibility: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Independent school districts; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; County governments; City or township governments Posted Date: August 08, 2017 Closing Date: October 10, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $244,000,000 Award Ceiling: $0 Award Floor: $0 Match: No Description: The Health Center Program supports public and private nonprofit community-based and patient-directed organizations that provide primary health care services to the Nation’s medically underserved. The purpose of the SAC NOFO is to ensure continued access to affordable, quality primary health care services for communities and vulnerable populations currently served by the Health Center Program.

OSERS: OSEP: Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities: Early Childhood Personnel Center CFDA Number 84.325B https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-04-19/pdf/2017-07929.pdf Funding Opportunity #: ED-GRANTS-081117-001 Eligibility: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; Independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Posted Date: August 11, 2017 Closing Date: September 11, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $2,000,000 Award Ceiling: $2,000,000 Match: No Description: The purposes of this program are to: (1) Help address State-identified needs for personnel preparation in special education, early intervention, related services, and regular education to work with children, including infants and toddlers, with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the necessary skills and knowledge, derived from practices that have been determined through scientifically based research and experience, to be successful in serving those children.

HUD Community Compass Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Program https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy17cctanofa Funding Opportunity #: FR-6100-N-06 Eligibility: State governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; County governments; City or township governments; Small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Special district governments Posted Date: August 14, 2017 Closing Date: September 28, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $56,000,000 Award Ceiling: $20,000,000 Award Floor: $250,000 3 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department Match: No Description: Community Compass is designed to help HUD’s customers navigate complex housing and community development challenges by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, tools, capacity, and systems to implement HUD programs and policies successfully and provide effective administrative and managerial oversight of HUD funding. The goal of Community Compass is to empower communities by providing effective technical assistance and capacity building so that successful program implementation is sustained. HUD recognizes that its customers often interact with a variety of HUD programs as they deliver housing or community development services. Community Compass brings together technical assistance investments from across HUD program offices, including the offices of Community Planning and Development, Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, Housing, and Public and Indian Housing.

The Research and Evaluation, Demonstrations and Data Analysis and Utilization Program (HUDRD) https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fyHUDRD Funding Opportunity #: FR-6100-N-29 Eligibility: Small businesses; City or township governments; For profit organizations other than small businesses; County governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Special district governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Posted Date: August 16, 2017 Closing Date: October 15, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $950,000 Award Ceiling: $500,000 Award Floor: $100,000 Match: No Description: HUD expects to make at least 2 awards from the funds available under this NOFA: Project 1 - Understanding Child Trajectories in HUD-Assisted Housing (HUD may award one or more cooperative agreements for this project). Project 2 - The Social and Economic Impacts of the Community Development Block Grant Program (HUD may award one or more cooperative agreements for this project).

Resident Opportunity & Self-Sufficiency Program https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=FY17_FR-61-N-05_ROSS.pdf Funding Opportunity #: FR-6100-N-05 Eligibility: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Posted Date: August 24, 2017 Closing Date: October 23, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $35,000,000 Award Ceiling: $738,000 Award Floor: $0 Match: Yes Description: Program Overview: The Resident Opportunity & Self Sufficiency (ROSS) Service Coordinator (SC) program funds eligible applicants to hire Service Coordinators to coordinate use of assistance under the Public Housing program with public and private resources, for supportive services and resident empowerment activities. Service Coordinators assess the needs of public and Indian housing residents and link them to supportive services that enable participants to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance, and make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency. In the case of elderly/disabled residents, the Service Coordinator links participants to supportive services which enable them to age/remain in- place thereby avoiding costlier forms of care. Funds awarded to applicants may be used for (1)service coordinator functions, (2) training and travel related to professional and/or program development, (3) and administration cost.

Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant Program https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps Funding Opportunity #: FR-6100-N-34 4 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department Eligibility: The Lead Applicant must be a Public Housing Agency (PHA), a local government, or a tribal entity. If there is also a Co-Applicant, it must be a PHA, a local government, a tribal entity, a nonprofit, or a for- profit developer. Posted Date: August 24, 2017 Closing Date: November 22, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $132,000,000 Award Ceiling: $30,000,000 Award Floor: $1 Match: Yes Description: Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grants support the implementation of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans that are expected to achieve the following three core goals: 1. Housing: Replace distressed public and assisted housing with high-quality mixed-income housing that is well-managed and responsive to the needs of the surrounding neighborhood; 2. People: Improve intergenerational mobility with a focus on children and families, employment, health, and education outcomes; and 3. Neighborhood: Create the conditions necessary for public and private reinvestment in distressed neighborhoods to offer the kinds of amenities and assets, including safety, good schools, and commercial activity, that are important to families & rsquo; choices about their community.

FY 2018 Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN) https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=296795 Funding Opportunity #: NOAA-NMFS-SE-2018-2005326 Eligibility: Eligible applicants may be institutions of higher education, nonprofits, individuals, and state, local, and Indian tribal governments. Posted Date: August 24, 2017 Closing Date: October 31, 2017 Estimated Total Funding: $525,000 Award Ceiling: $175,000 Award Floor: $1 Match: No Description: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Region, is seeking proposals under the Marine Fisheries Initiative Program (MARFIN), for research and development projects that optimize the use of fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and off the South Atlantic states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, involving the U.S. fishing industry (recreational and commercial), including fishery biology, resources assessment, socio-economic assessment, management and conservation, selected harvesting methods, and fish handling and processing. This program addresses NOAA's mission goal "Healthy Oceans." Grantor Contact Information: Kelly Donnelly Grants Management Branch (727) 551-5731

VALUE ADDED PRODUCER GRANT https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-08-29/pdf/2017-18306.pdf Funding Opportunity #: RDBCP-VAPG-2017 Eligibility: Independent Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, or Majority- Controlled Producer-Based Business Posted Date: August 28, 2017 Closing Date: January 24, 2018 Award Ceiling: $250,000 Match: Yes Description: The objective of this program is to assist viable Independent Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses in starting or expanding value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of Value Added Agricultural Products. Grants will be awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value –added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of the program.

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Clif Bar Family Foundation http://clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/Grants-Programs/Small-Grants Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations 5 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department Closing Date: October 1, 2017 Award Ceiling: $7,000 Description: Clif Bar Family Foundation supports innovative small and mid-sized groups working to:  Protect Earth's beauty and bounty.  Create a robust, healthy food system.  Increase opportunities for outdoor activity.  Reduce environmental health hazards.  Build stronger communities.

Project Learning Tree GreenWorks! Grants https://www.plt.org/resources/greenworks-grants/ Eligibility: Schools and youth organizations Closing Date: September 30, 2017 Award Ceiling: $1,000 Description: Project Learning Tree offers GreenWorks! grants to schools and youth organizations for environmental service- learning projects that link classroom learning to the real world. Students implement an action project they help design to green their school or to improve an aspect of their neighborhood’s environment.

Epilepsy Foundation http://www.epilepsy.com/accelerating-new-therapies/shark-tank-competition Eligibility:  Applicants must demonstrate an ability to move the proposed plan to completion, showing how the prize can accelerate any step along the path to market.  Inventors who submitted ideas for previous Shark Tank Competitions are encouraged to re- submit their ideas if substantial progress has been made.  Applicants may reside in any country. No specific background or experience is required. Closing Date: LOI Applications due Friday, September 22, 2017 Award Ceiling: $150,000 Description: The Epilepsy Therapy Project, an initiative of the Epilepsy Foundation, is inviting entries that represent the most innovative new ideas in epilepsy and seizure treatment and care for its sixth annual Shark Tank Competition. The winner(s) of the 2018 Shark Tank Competition will receive international recognition and compete for awards totaling $150,000 to support the development and commercialization of an important new product, technology, or therapeutic concept to help people with epilepsy.

SHAPE America http://www.shapeamerica.org/jump/recognition/index.cfm Eligibility: Applicants must be a current member of SHAPE America; have a minimum of three experience as a Jump Rope for Heart/Hoops for Heart event coordinator; maintain professional growth within their related field; serve as a positive role model, epitomizing personal health and fitness, enjoyment of activity and sportsmanship as well as sensitivity to the needs of all participants Closing Date: October 15, 2017 Award Ceiling: $2,500 Description: Each year the National Joint Projects Office awards 10 grants to recognize Jump Rope for Heart and Hoops for Heart Coordinators for their passion and contribution to the program. The $2,500 grant supports professional development and provides funds to purchase school equipment.

Levitt Pavilions https://grant.levittamp.org/submit-a-registration/ Eligibility: U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Closing Date: October 2, 2017 Award Ceiling: $25,000 Description: Levitt Pavilions is accepting applications to the Levitt AMP [Your City] grant program. The program provides matching grants to small and mid-sized cities to provide free music concerts to the public.

ACM Lifting Lives https://www.acmliftinglives.org/guidelines Eligibility: IRS tax exempt 501(c)(3) Closing Date: September 29, 2017 Award Ceiling: $10,000

6 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department Description: ACM Lifting Lives® is dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Specifically through our grant cycle, we fund programs that promote education and healing through the power of music. Types of Programs Include: * Music Education - Music education programs in schools, especially for at-risk, underserved populations - Start-up programs for (or to prevent dissolution of) music education in grades K-12

Green Education Foundation http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/greenthumbchallengesub/green-thumb-challenge-winners Eligibility: Existing garden programs involving children currently in grades K-12, from schools and youth groups nationwide. Please note that this grant is not for gardens that have not yet been started. Closing Date: September 30, 2017 Award Ceiling: $500 Description: The Green Education Foundation and Gardener’s Supply Company are accepting applications to the Green Thumb Challenge. The grant award is designed to support the continued sustainability of an exceptional youth garden program that has demonstrated success, and has impacted the lives of kids and their community.

Conservation Fund https://www.conservationfund.org/projects/transporting-healthy-food-grant-program Eligibility: 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Closing Date: September 29, 2017 Award Ceiling: $10,000 Description: The Conservation Fund, in partnership with CSX is accepting applications for the 2017 Grant Program for Transporting Healthy Food. The program provides grants to help alleviate the transportation and related operation gaps that organizations face in distributing fresh food to markets in vulnerable and underserved populations. The grants can support a range of activities related to transportation such as:  Acquiring refrigerated vehicles for direct delivery to markets;  Financing “veggie vans” to bring fresh food to isolated communities;  Providing better access to food hubs or other sites where produce, dairy, seafood and meats can be stored safely for distribution; or  Purchasing produce boxes and cold storage bins to keep unsold food fresh for the next day’s farmers market or wholesale purchase.

RedRover Domestic Violence Safe Housing Grants https://redrover.org/domestic-violence-safe-housing-grants Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations Closing Date: October 15, 2017 Award Ceiling: $6,000 Description: RedRover Domestic Violence Safe Housing grants enable organizations that provide emergency sheltering for victims of domestic violence to create space to house pets of domestic violence victims on-site with their families where little to no pet housing was previously available.

Sustainable Forestry Initiative http://www.sfiprogram.org/archives/conservation-community-partnerships-grant-program/grant-rfp-process/ Eligibility: Non-profit organization (e.g., a 501(c) (3) in the US Closing Date: October 10, 2017 Award Ceiling: Varies Description: For the SFI Community Partnerships Grant program, SFI seeks requests in the following five areas:  Leverage the engagement of Sustainable Forestry Initiative Implementation Committees (SICs) to enrich the link between people and forests.  Engage and educate youth to encourage understanding, appreciation and hands-on interaction with the natural world.  Train and educate current and future practitioners who are engaged in actions affecting the future of our forests.  Support and promote Aboriginal, Tribal and Heritage values.  Support underserved communities through forestry, with a focus on urban forestry, rural communities and/or minority landowners.

7 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department RRCA and Kids Run the Nation Grant http://www.rrca.org/our-programs-services/programs/kids-run-the-nation/grant-fund Eligibility: Running clubs, events, or other organizations with the IRS 501(c)(3) designation are eligible to apply. Elementary and middle schools that provide an organized after-school running program are eligible as well. Closing Date: October 1, 2017 Award Ceiling: $1,000 Description: The purpose of the fund is to assist running clubs, events, and schools that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program.

Youth Service America Summer of Service Grants https://ysa.csod.com/LMS/catalog/Welcome.aspx?tab_page_id=-67&tab_id=20000561 Eligibility: Youth ages 5-18 Closing Date: September 30, 2017 Award Ceiling: $500 Description: Want to make a difference? Take action? Solve a tough community problem? Whether you’re a child, teen, educator, or adult champion, YSA Grants can power your service and service-learning projects year-round. YSA believes in investing in youth as problem solvers to address the most important challenges facing our world. This bold strategy put children and youth in the driver’s seat and gives them the power to plan, implement, and witness the full impact of their service. YSA know that youth bring new strategies, skills and initiative to solve the world’s most challenging issues.

The Impact Fund https://www.impactfund.org/legal-grants/application-requirements/ Eligibility: Nonprofits, private attorneys, and/or small law firms Closing Date: LOIs due October 10, 2017 Award Ceiling: $25,000 Description: The Impact Fund awards grants to legal services nonprofits, private attorneys, and/or small law firms who seek to advance justice in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice, and/or poverty law.

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund http://www.mlbcommunity.org/programs/baseball_tomorrow_fund.jsp?content=overview Eligibility: Non-profit and tax-exempt organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and/or softball programs and facilities. Closing Date: October 1, 2017 Award Ceiling: $40,000 Description: The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) awards grants to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and/or softball programs and facilities.  Grants are intended to provide funding for incremental programming and facilities for youth baseball and softball programs, not for normal operating expenses or as a substitute for existing funding or fundraising activities.  The funds may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs.  Grants are designed to be flexible to enable applicants to address needs unique to their communities.

Captain Planet Foundation https://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/CPF_Granting_Guidelines72816.pdf Eligibility: Be based in the United States (and in some cases, prioritized geographic global regions) • Be exempt from federal taxation under the IRS Section 501 (includes most schools and nonprofit organizations), or have a fiscal sponsor that meets this criterion. • Maintain an annual operating budget of less than $3 million Closing Date: September 30, 2017 Award Ceiling: $2,500 Description: Captain Planet Foundation grants are intended to: • Empower youth by providing hands-on environmental stewardship opportunities • Inspire youth and communities to become agents of change for their environment • Serve as a catalyst for education that uses the environment as a context for applied and STEM learning

8 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department Cedar Tree Foundation http://cedartreefound.org/environmental-education-teacher-professional-development-program Eligibility: •Only 501c3 organizations •U.S. non-profit institutions for U.S. based work • Professional development opportunities should be aimed at K-12 teachers in public, private, or alternative schools. Closing Date: September 30, 2017 Award Ceiling: $100,000 Description: The Cedar Tree Foundation is interested in communicating the facts and urgency of environmental issues taught in schools in the United States by supporting organizations that provide summer professional development opportunities for current teachers. The Foundations is interested in programs that allow teachers to have an engaging hands-on environmental education experience with a cohort of other teachers, include networking and follow-up activities that support teachers in building their skills and bringing innovative and inspiring environmental stewardship education back to their classrooms in the fall.

Grammy Foundation: Museum Grants Program http://www.grammymuseum.org/programs/grants-program Eligibility: Organizations and individuals in North America (United States and Canada) are eligible Closing Date: October 1, 2017 Award Ceiling: $20,000 Description: The Grammy Museum Grants Program awards grants each year to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of North America, and research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition. Grants fund the following areas:  Scientific Research Projects: Grants support research on the impact of music on the human condition. Examples might include the study of the effects of music on mood, cognition, and healing, as well as the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals and the creative process underlying music. Priority is given to projects with strong methodological design as well those addressing an important research question.  Archiving and Preservation Projects: Grants support efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas. The Archiving and Preservation area has two funding categories: Preservation Implementation and Assistance, Assessment, and/or Consultation.

Herb Block Foundation: Defending Basic Freedoms https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/grant-programs/defending-basic-freedoms Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations Closing Date: October 5, 2017 Award Ceiling: $25,000 Description: The Herb Block Foundation is committed to defending the basic freedoms guaranteed all Americans, combating all forms of discrimination and prejudice, and improving the conditions of the poor and underprivileged through the creation or support of charitable and educational programs with the same goals. The Defending Basic Freedom grant program helps safeguard the basic freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, to help eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimination, and to assist government agencies to be more accountable to the public.

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The Krystal Foundation https://www.thekrystalfoundation.com/steam-education-apply/ Eligibility: K-12 schools and teachers Closing Date: October 1, 2017 Award Ceiling: Varies Description: Krystal is setting its sights on helping K-12 schools by supporting STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math), culinary, and sports programs in our neighboring communities. Krystal is turning its focus toward K-12 schools and teachers, the very heart of our educational system. Throughout the year, Squaring is Caring grants will provide K-12 schools and organizations with funds that will allow them to make further investments in STEAM education in their classrooms. These grants will be distributed by The Krystal Foundation throughout the school year, and directed towards providing better educational and enrichment opportunities and programs to all students.

United States Golf Association (USGA) 9 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department http://www.accessgolf.org/grants/program_grant_application_guidelines.pdf Eligibility: All grant recipients must be tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations as defined under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code or government entities such as public schools or municipalities. Closing Date: Rolling Basis Award Ceiling: $20,000 Description: To provide financial assistance and resources to help make the game of golf more accessible to people with disabilities. The Alliance is particularly interested in applications that demonstrate focus on inclusion of people with disabilities in programs that involve those without disabilities with the ultimate goal of enhancing their inclusion into the fabric of their community.

Lowe's Small Toolbox for Education Grant http://toolboxforeducation.com/ Eligibility: Any individual public/charter K-12 school or non-profit parent group associated with that public/charter K-12 school. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent EIN and official 501c(3) status from the IRS. If your group does not have 501c(3) status, please apply through your school. Closing Date: September 29, 2017 Award Ceiling: $5,000 Description: Lowe’s Small Toolbox for Education grant program is funded by the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, which has supported thousands of grassroots community and school projects in the communities where Lowe’s does business. This year LCEF is seeking ways to provide the tools to help educators and parent groups through educational challenges by providing the greatest impact. Projects should fall into one of the following categories: technology upgrades, tools for STEM programs, facility renovations and safety improvements.

Westinghouse Charitable Giving Program http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/Community/Charitable_Giving/ Eligibility: 501(c)-3 of the U.S. IRS code Closing Date: Year-round Award Ceiling: $5,000 Description: Westinghouse strategic areas of giving: •Education with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) •Environmental Sustainability •Community Safety and Vitality

USTA Foundation http://www.ustafoundation.com/grants_and_scholarships/ Eligibility: 501(c)(3) status Closing Date: October 1, 2017 Award Ceiling: $25,000 Description: The USTA Foundation awards grants to programs that support under-resourced youth through tennis and education programs designed to improve health, build character and strive for academic excellence, and to support students who have excelled as they pursue a college education.

Citizens Bank https://www.citizensbank.com/community/contributions.aspx Eligibility: 501(c)(3) Closing Date: Ongoing Award Ceiling: Varies Description: Citizens Bank's primary focus is to support programs that:  Fight Hunger and reduce food insecurity.  Teach Money Management through financial literacy programs that provide individuals and businesses with the tools needed to be fiscally healthy.  Strengthen Communities through economic development, job training, small business development, affordable housing, and neighborhood revitalization.

Sony USA Foundation Inc. https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/social-responsibility/giving-guidelines.html Eligibility: 501(c)(3) non-profit 10 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department Closing Date: Year Round Award Ceiling: Varies Description: Sony focuses the majority of its charitable giving on arts, culture, technology and the environment, with a particular emphasis on education in each of those areas. While support in other areas may also be considered, the Company seeks to apply its financial, technological and human resources to the encouragement of the creative, artistic, technical and scientific skills required of tomorrow's workforce.

Toyota USA Foundation https://www.toyota.com/usa/community/grant-guidelines-applications/overview.html#!/guidelines Eligibility: Charitable non-profit organizations that are recognized by the Internal Revenue Service; State or Municipal Organizations and Public Schools. Closing Date: Rolling Award Ceiling: Varies Description: Toyota’s national corporate giving program supports organizations focused on three main areas: the environment, education and vehicle safety. We also have a strong commitment to strengthening opportunities for diverse and underserved populations, helping during times of disaster, and supporting organizations that meet the needs of local communities across the U.S.

Ben & Jerry's Foundation http://benandjerrysfoundation.org/the-grassroots-organizing-for-social-change-program/ Eligibility: Organizations with 501(c)3 status Closing Date: October 16, 2017 (LOI) Award Ceiling: $25,000 Description: The Grassroots Organizing for Social Change Program offers general or project support to non-profit organizations throughout the United States and is our most competitive grant program. While our broad goals are to further social and environmental justice and support sustainable and just food systems, we focus on the types of activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change rather than on the specific issues the organization is addressing.

Toshiba America Foundation http://www.toshiba.com/taf/about.jsp Eligibility: Public and nonprofit private schools throughout the United States Closing Date: October 1, 2017 Award Ceiling: $1,000 Description: Toshiba America Foundation (TAF) grants fund the projects ideas and materials teachers need to innovate in their math and science classrooms. TAF is interested in funding projects designed by teachers or small teams of teachers for use in their own schools.

Kinder Morgan Foundation https://www.kindermorgan.com/pages/community/km_foundation_guidelines.aspx Eligibility: •Nonprofits, public schools and private schools may apply. • In the United States, nonprofits and private schools must have 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service. (Not applicable to public schools.) Closing Date: 10th day of every month Award Ceiling: $5,000 Description: The Kinder Morgan Foundation supports nonprofit youth programs that focus on education, the arts, and the environment.

TD Bank Charitable Foundation https://www.tdbank.com/community/charitable_foundation_grant.html?state=SC&city= Eligibility: The TD Charitable Foundation funds only charitable, non-profit organizations as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code, public schools and other qualified state or local governmental entities. Closing Date: Rolling Award Ceiling: Varies Description: The TD Charitable Foundation provides financial support through its donation application process to non-profit and municipal organizations providing services within the following priority areas: Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Neighborhood Revitalization, Human Services and Financial Health.

Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program 11 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department https://www.southwest.com/medicalgrant/ Eligibility: Nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation nonprofit organizations Closing Date: September 30, 2017 Description: Southwest Airlines Medical Transportation Grant Program (MTGP) provides complimentary, roundtrip tickets to nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation organizations. Southwest allows participating nonprofit hospitals and medical transportation nonprofit organizations the freedom to determine how to distribute the tickets to patients and/or caregivers.

KEEN Footwear http://www.keenfootwear.com/grants.html Eligibility: Only 501(c)3 (or globally equivalent) Closing Date: September 30, 2017 Award Ceiling: $10,000 Description: Funding Criteria:  INSPIRES YOUTH OUTDOOR PARTICIPATION: Funded projects will inspire youth experiences in the outdoors through nature-based play, scientific education, or stewardship programs.  DIVERSE AUDIENCES & GEOGRAPHY: Funded projects will engage diverse audiences in various geographies throughout the world.  INNOVATIVE & CREATIVE: Funded projects will identify unique needs and challenges related to childhood engagement with the natural world and provide creative, effective solutions.  KEEN COLLABORATION: Funded projects will work collaboratively with KEEN to socially share project stories, provide updates, and complete a grant report.  SOCIALLY SAVVY: Funded projects will have great photos and engaging stories to share, and be willing to engage with #keeneffect.

Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina https://sistersofcharitysc.com/grants/caritas/ Eligibility: 501(c)3 tax exempt status and provide programs or services within South Carolina. Closing Date: October 3, 2017 Award Ceiling: Varies Description: The Sisters of Charity Foundation works to make life better for individuals and families in South Carolina by helping them live out of poverty. We invest in organizations that meet the needs of the poor – either directly or indirectly. We do this, through our short-term Caritas grants. **Caritas Grants provide support to organizations dealing with situational poverty and/or fundamental needs of individuals and families in South Carolina. **Programs that focus on providing food, clothing, shelter, free health services, necessary home repairs, basic educational programming transportation and other direct services fall under the criteria for consideration for Caritas Grants.

12 Courtesy of: Charleston County Community Development Department