It's All About (The) GRANTS!
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Peace Development Fund's Community Organizing Grant cycle opens for application from December 1st to December 30th.
COG is unrestricted, general operating support, with a focus on new organizations and those without access to larger philanthropic resources.
What PDF Funds:
Organizing to Shift Power
Working to Build a Movement
Dismantling Oppression
Creating New Structures
This is a great opportunity for organizations focused on social equality and diversity and inclusion.
Walmart Community Grants
Did you know that Walmart provides grants to local Nonprofit organizations? Guidelines
Local Community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.
Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.
The 2020 grant cycle begins Feb. 1, 2020 and the application deadline is Dec. 31, 2020.Visit website for 2021 Grant cycle
Applications may be submitted at any time during this funding cycle. Please note that applications will only remain active in our system for 90 days, and at the end of this period they will be automatically rejected.
Organizations may only submit a total number of 25 applications and/or receive up to 25 grants within the 2020 grant cycle.
Walmart Eligibility Checklist: Organizations applying must meet one of following criteria:
An organization holding a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code, listed on the IRS Master File and conducting activities within the United States (excluding nationally sponsored organizations, such as American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Children’s Miracle Network and United Way)
A recognized government entity: state, county or city agency, including law enforcement or fire departments, that are requesting funds exclusively for public purposes
A K-12 public or nonprofit private school, charter school, community/junior college, state/private college or university; or a church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large, such as food pantries, soup kitchens and clothing closets.
Apply Here https://walmart.org/how-we-give/local-community-grants
NOTE: All grant applications are made subject to a review of the organization’s reputation and activities and its agreement to comply with applicable terms and conditions. Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Funding exclusions include: organizations that deny service, membership or other involvement on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran, or disability status.
RED PACK FUND
GlobalGiving is a nonprofit that supports other nonprofits by connecting them to donors, companies, and other nonprofits in 170+ countries. DEADLINE FEB 5, 2021
REQUIREMENTS
IRS TAX EXEMPT LETTER AND EIN
PROGRAM MATERIALS
DISBURSEMENT INFORMATION
NAMES OF SENIOR STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
APPLY HERE: https://www.globalgiving.org/dy/v2/pe/application/start.html
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
Grants available for projects of anchor nonprofit organizations that provide services and experiences to residents of the 5 Grosse Pointe communities.DEADLINE JAN 8, 2021 CAREGIVERS FUND, DESIGN & ACCESS FUND, AND YOUTH SPORTS FUND
REQUIREMENTS
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school or government in southeast Michigan may apply for a grant from the Caregiving Fund, the Design & Access Fund, or the Youth Sports Fund. Southeast Michigan is defined as the 7 counties of Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair and Livingston.
Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, school or government located in the 5 Grosse Pointe communities of Michigan, defined as the City of Grosse Pointe, Grosse Pointe Farms, Grosse Pointe Park, Grosse Pointe Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods, may apply for a grant from the Grosse Pointe Community Assets Fund. In rare circumstances, organizations not located within the Grosse Pointes but serving their residents may also be considered. grants from each of the funds will typically range between $10,000 – $25,000. Grants from the Access and Design Fund may be up to $50,000.
Most grants will be for a 12-month period. However, applicants may identify other time frames that would be more beneficial to spend the grant over. For example, if it is more beneficial to the proposed project to spread the grant over an 18- or 24-month period, please simply state that in the application. • Projects that are innovative and fill critical community needs will be given the highest priority. In reviewing applications, we will consider the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on organizations and programming. Priority will be given to those organizations finding innovative ways to continue operations during this challenging time.
APPLY HERE: https://cfsem.org/special-opportunities/ralph-c-wilson-jr-legacy-funds/ralph-c-wilson-jr-grant-application/