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Funder Helps Put Instruments in K-12 Classroom

Private Funder: Classics for Kids; Opportunity: Matching Grants; Funding Focus: K-12 music education (stringed instruments); Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools; Funding: Awards vary; Deadlines: Sept. 30 and Dec. 31. Summary: Underserved music programs receive priorit...

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Football Foundation Aids Development Programs for Youth

Foundation: Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation; Opportunity: Program Grants; Funding Focus: Children, youth development and sports; Geographic Focus: National (emphasis Texas); Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; Funding: Awards vary; Deadline: None. Summary: Dallas Cowboys o...

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NGA Garden Grants for Youth to Open Soon

Private Funders: Nat'l Gardening Assn. (NGA) and Bonnie Plants; Opportunity: 2017 Youth Garden Grants; Funding Focus: Recreation, gardening and education (funding supports school, community gardens); Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs,...

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Grants Support Tennis Programs for Underserved, Youth

Foundation: U.S. Tennis Assn. (USTA); Opportunity: USTA Serves; Funding Focus: Youth and recreation; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits which are USTA members; Funding: $5,000 to $50,000 each; Deadline: Oct. 1. Summary: USTA supports programs that enhance lives of disadvantage...

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Fund Supports Integrated Music/Math Instruction

Funders: Esther Mendlesohn Fund and the Nat'l Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM); Opportunity: 2015 Using Mathematics to Teach Music; Funding Focus: Education; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Elementary classroom teachers who aremembers of NCTM or teachers at a school with a curr...

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Foundation Rolls Out 2016 Competition for Recreation

Private Funder: Finish Line Youth Foundation; Opportunity: 2016 grants; Funding Focus: Youth, recreation; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations; Funding: Awards range up to $75,000 each; Deadline: Rolling. Summary: The philanthropic effort of the athletic apparel merc...

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Rockers Group Supports Music Programs

Private Funder: Little Kids Rock; Opportunity: Music Awards; Funding Focus: Education, music; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: K-12 school teachers in the 25 cities where the organization operates (http://tinyurl.com/np88ru9); Funding: Rock music instruments; Deadline: Rolling. Summary:...

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Baseball Grants Aid Youth Programs

Private Funders: Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Assn; Opportunity: 2016 Baseball Tomorrow Fund; Funding Focus: Recreation (support goes for youth baseball and softball); Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Multiple awards, $39,000 average (G...

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Soccer Grants Encourage Outdoor Play, Youth Recreation

Private Funder: U.S. Soccer Foundation; Opportunity: Annual Grants; Funding Focus: Physical activity, nutrition, children, youth; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Community organizations, schools and municipalities offering soccer opportunities to youth (including nonprofit soccer progr...

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2016 Round of Funding for Bikeways, Trails, Paths Coming Soon

Funder: Bikes Belong; Opportunity: PeopleForBikes (PFB) Community Grants; Funding Focus: Obesity, environment; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Community partnerships, with a 501(c) (3) nonprofit or city/county governments; Funding: Awards of $5,000 to $10,000 each; Deadline: July 29 (le...

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