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(UNDERSERVED) Levi Strauss Foundation Grants Fight Poverty

Private Funder: Levi Strauss Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 program grants; Funding Focus: Heath and community development; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $75,000;Deadline: Rolling. Summary: The Levi Strauss Foundation, the giving arm of blue jeans-maker Levi Str...

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(ARTS) Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation Provides Grants for Theatrical Works

Private Funder: Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 program grants; Funding Focus: Theater; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Artists, production companies; Funding: Up to $1,000 each; Deadline: Nov. 30. Summary: The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation awards yearly grants to play...

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(REGIONAL FUNDING) Washington Gas Provides Funds for Social Service Programs

Grantor: Washington Gas; Geographic focus: Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland; Program: Washington Gas Charitable Giving Program; Eligibility: Nonprofits and community groups; Focus: Education, the environment and health; Funding: Grants range up to $50,000 each (multiple awards); Deadline:...

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(YOUTH) Entertainment Software Association Education/Tech Grants

Private Funder: Entertainment Software Association Foundation (ESAF); Opportunity: Foundation grants; Funding Focus: Youth education, healthcare & welfare, risk behavior prevention and the multimedia arts/technology; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits seeking funding for program...

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(REGIONAL FUNDING) Quality Health Foundation (DC & MD)

Private Funder: Quality Health Foundation (QHF); Opportunity: A Catalyst for Healthcare Improvement grants; Funding Focus: Healthcare and education; Geographic Focus: DC and MD; Eligibility: Faith-based groups, nonprofits, government agencies, healthcare providers & educational institutions; Fun...

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(YOUTH) Louis Calder Foundation (CT & NY)

Private Funder: Louis Calder Foundation; Opportunity: Foundation Grants; Funding Focus: Youth development and education; Geographic Focus: CT & NY; Eligibility: Nonprofits and schools; Funding: Multiple awards of up to $900,000 each; Deadline: Rolling. Summary: The foundation's grant making str...

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(SCIENCE ED) Lockheed Martin Corp. Foundation

Private Funder: Lockheed Martin; Opportunity: Lockheed Martin Corporation Philanthropy grants; Funding Focus: Education, minorities; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Various, up to $15,000 each; Deadline: Rolling. Summary: Aircraft manufacturer Lockheed Martin is commit...

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(LEGAL HELP) George Washington University

Private Funder: George Washington University; Opportunity: GW Law School's Pro Bono Program; Funding Focus: Legal Help; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Multiple awards; Deadline: Rolling. Summary: The George Washington U. Law School in Washington, DC, is accepting appl...

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(EDUCATION) NEA Foundation: Learning & Leadership Grants

Deadline: Oct. 15. NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes. Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality profession...

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(NEIGHBORHOODS) Bimbo Bakeries; Get Ingrained Grants

Deadline: Oct. 4. Three brands of Bimbo Bakeries -- Arnold, Brownberry, and Oroweat Breads -- are accepting applications for the Get Ingrained Grants Program. The program will award U.S. organizations committed to improving the health of their neighborhoods, towns or cities. Two grants of $15,000...

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