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Planet Dog Foundation Grants to Open Soon

Private Funder: The Planet Dog Foundation; Opportunity: 2016 grants; Funding Focus: Programs which support working/service dogs; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $7,500 each to applicants from in the United States; Deadline: TBA (the foundation will open the next r...

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(REGIONAL FUNDING) Heineman Foundation Supports Programs for Minorities, Youth

Private Funder: Heineman Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 Grants; Funding Focus: Minorities, youth and the environment; Geographic Focus: Regional, in the states of CT, FL, IL, ME, MA, MT, NH, NY and NC; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Multiple awards, up to $50,000 each; Deadline: Sept. 1. Summary:...

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(YOUTH) God's Gift Foundation Offers Children-Program Funding

Private Funder: God's Gift; Opportunity: Annual grants; Funding Focus: Education and child welfare; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Varies; Deadline: Rolling. Summary: God's Gift is a small private foundation based in Temecula, CA, that made just $242,000 in grants rec...

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(EDUCATION) Jaquelin Hume Foundation Provides K-12 Grants

Private Funder: Jaquelin Hume Foundation; Opportunity: Education Grants; Funding Focus: Education; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $75,000; Deadline: Sept. 15. Summary: Founded in 1962 by the scion of a California vegetable-processing company --Jaquelin Hume -- t...

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(ENVIRONMENT) Altman Foundation Supports Ecological Grants

Private Funder: Jenifer Altman Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 funding programs; Funding Focus: Environment, science and health; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: The majority of grants range in amount from $1,000 to $10,000 each; Deadline: None. Summary:  The Jenifer...

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(OBESITY) Aetna Offers Range of Grants

Private Funder: Aetna Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 program grants; Funding Focus: Obesity, healthcare and equity; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Grant amounts vary based on the quality and quantity of applications received. Regional grant awards generally range from $...

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(REGIONAL FUNDING) WellPoint Foundation Offers Health Grants

Private Funder: WellPoint Foundation; Opportunity: Signature Healthy Generations; Funding Focus: Community-based healthcare services; Geographic Focus: Regional, see list below; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Varies; Deadline: May 13. Summary: The WellPoint Foundation, formerly the Anthem Founda...

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(ARTS) New England Foundation Provides National Theater Grants

Private Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA); Opportunity: National Theater Pilot (NFP); Funding Focus: Arts and culture; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations; Funding: Awards range up to $130,000 each; Deadline: March 31. Summary: These NFP grants are inte...

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(HUMANITIES) Dell Foundation

Funder: Dell Foundation; Opportunity: Equipping Youth Grants; Funding Focus: Education; Geographic Focus: National (but where Dell has facilities); Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $10,000 each; Deadlines: Varies. Summary: The Dell Foundation, the corporate giving division of Dell Inc., is c...

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(EDUCATION) LEGO Children's Fund Provides Creativity Grants

Private Funder: LEGO; Opportunity: LEGO Children's Fund; Funding Focus: Education; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $5,000 each; Deadline: April 15. Summary: The LEGO Children's Fund is committed to helping children develop their creativity and learning skills thr...

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