Business Development

(REGIONAL) First Children's Finance
   (IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, SD & TX) Deadline: Rolling.          The Development Corporation for Children provides loans for childcare providers, childcare centers and early childhood education centers to cover the costs of start-up, expansion, leasehold improv...
posted 10/15/09 4:53 PM  read complete story

(BUSINESS) MacArthur Foundation
   Deadline: Rolling.          The Chicago-based John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is investing $50 million to preserve and improve affordable rental housing across the country. Its immediate goal is to help large nonprofit housing organizations pu...
posted 9/25/09 2:53 PM  read complete story

(YOUTH) Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education
   Deadline: Oct. 15.          The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers or  other nonprofit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. Funds will be p...
posted 8/28/09 4:56 PM  read complete story

(DIVERSITY) American Express Foundation
   Deadline: Rolling. The American Express Foundation, the giving arm of the credit card company, is based in New York City, but accepts applications without geographic limits. The foundation supports diverse communities in ways that enhance the company's reputation with employees, customers, business...
posted 7/23/09 11:54 AM  read complete story

(CHILDREN) Merrill Lynch Foundation
   Deadline: Rolling.    The Merrill Lynch Foundation supports a variety of charitable causes throughout the world. Its focus is on education and carries on the tradition established by Merrill Lynch founder Charles E. Merrill, who believed education is the key to personal growth and prosper...
posted 7/17/09 06:48 AM  read complete story

Adobe Action Grants (CA & WA)
    Regional Funding Deadline: June 30.          The Adobe Action Grant program provides one-time, cash-only grants for general operating and program support in communities where Adobe has operations.          Ado...
posted 6/1/09 1:20 PM  read complete story

Citigroup Communities
   Deadline: Rolling.    The Citigroup Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Citibank Corp., dedicates approximately 75% of its charitable contributions to community development and education programs. The foundation seeks to support community development corporations, intermediary organizati...
posted 5/20/09 01:44 AM  read complete story

Anheuser-Busch Foundation
    Deadline: Rolling.    Anheuser-Busch and its giving arm—the Anheuser-Busch Foundation (ABF)—have established a legacy of giving back to the community. Over the past decade, ABF has contributed more than $360 million to nonprofit organizations working to improve communities where the...
posted 4/25/09 12:58 PM  read complete story

Dell Foundation
   Deadlines: Varies.    The Dell Foundation, the corporate giving division of Dell Inc., is committed to contributing significantly to the quality of life in communities where Dell employees live and work. The foundation supports a wide range of programs that benefit children newborn to 18...
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