Deadline: September 1, 2009

Trees for Healthy Homes is a national honor given by the Alliance for Community Trees (ACT). The award recognizes cities and counties for improving the environmental health and livability of affordable housing through investments in trees and community forest stewardship. The goal of the award is to recognize and promote the utilization of trees as a strategic tool to improve the health of low-income residents' home environment. ACT will recognize as many applicants as are meritorious. We appreciate the work you do to earn this special recognition and your additional efforts to maintain such high standards.

Deadline: September 15, 2009

Thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation, the USDA Forest Service, and the National Tree Trust, the Alliance for Community Trees is able to offer extra support to make your local NeighborWoods Month events more memorable. NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grants are a package of professionally designed marketing materials worth $500, plus up to $500 in financial assistance. Grants should enable you to host a more successful event rather than be the determining factor in whether you organize an event. Eligible events involve the public during October in tree planting, tree care, education, and other activity that engages people in urban and community forestry, and are branded as NeighborWoods Month events.

Win $500!
Deadline: October 31, 2009

Grab your camera and document urban forestry in action during NeighborWoods Month. Send us your most dramatic, artistic, and heartfelt photographs that capture the spirit of volunteerism through NeighborWoods. If we pick your image, you will win $500. In addition, we will post your winning photo on our website and on future NeighborWoods promotional literature. Photos can be landscape or profile, action or portrait, individual or group, etc. Before submitting, please be sure to read the contest rules.

Deadline: July 15, 2009

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OW-OWOW-09-02
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 66.462

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants for projects that support and build state/tribal/local government wetland programs. Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) must be used by applicants to address one or more of the five National Priority Areas described in Section I.C. The five National Priority Areas of the WPDG program are: 1) State/Tribal Technical and Meeting Support; 2) Regulation; 3) Monitoring and Assessment; 4) Voluntary Restoration/Protection; and 5) Water Quality Standards for Wetlands.

Deadline: July 22, 2009

The Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations Bill authorized EPA to administer a $10 million competitive grant program to assist local and tribal governments in establishing and implementing climate change initiatives. The overall goal of the Climate Showcase Communities grant program is to create replicable models of sustainable community action that generate cost-effective and persistent greenhouse gas reductions while improving the environmental, economic, public health, or social conditions in a community.

Deadline: September 15, 2009

The Fund for a Just Society, a program of the Unitarian Universalist Association, provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that address issues of social and economic justice. Consideration is given to projects that are less likely to receive conventional funding because of the innovative or challenging nature of the work or the economic and social status of the constituency.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Environment Program at the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation is to respond to some of the most significant environmental challenges of our time. One of the program's focus areas is saving the great ecosystems of the North American West, including twelve states in the U.S. and three provinces in western Canada. In addition, the program provides support to organizations working to lower global emissions of greenhouse gases and traditional pollutants worldwide.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Kalliopeia Foundation is to contribute to the evolution of communities and cultures that honor the unity at the heart of life's rich diversity. The Foundation's Fostering a Global Consciousness of Oneness program supports projects which bring together the voices of those who are inspired to create and express an emerging consciousness of oneness through many areas of human endeavor.

Deadline: April 30 or August 31, 2009

The Patagonia Environmental Grants Program provides support to small, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to protect the environment. Patagonia funds local groups working to protect local habitats.

Deadline: August 30, 2009

With a total community action fund of $100,000, Tom's of Maine's "50 States for Good" initiative is celebrating and rewarding nonprofits from across the country whose efforts are focused on lasting, positive change in the community. Tom's of Maine is hoping to inspire participation from nonprofits of all sizes and is excited to hear about the community projects that matter most to them.

Deadline: Rolling

The Oak Hill Fund focuses on promoting the principles of sustainable and affordable design in residential housing nationwide, advancing women's reproductive health and rights in the Southeastern U.S., and improving the quality of life within the greater Charlottesville, VA, community. The Environmentally Sustainable Affordable Design (ESAD) Program supports educational initiatives that encourage sustainability and affordability in residential housing design throughout the United States.

Deadline: September 1, 2009

Ameriprise Financial, Inc., a diversified financial services company, is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations under the company's three philanthropic funding platforms - Meeting Basic Needs, Supporting Community Vitality, and Volunteer Driven Causes.

Deadline: June 30, 2009

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Pulling Together Initiative
The Pulling Together Initiative, a program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies engaged in collaborations that will help control invasive plant species. To be competitive, a project must prevent, manage, or eradicate invasive and noxious plants through a coordinated program of public/private partnerships.

Deadline: June 30, 2010

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) is soliciting applications for the EDA American Recovery Program under the auspices of PWEDA. Specifically, this pertains to applications for funding under EDA's Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs only. EDA will give priority consideration to those applications that will significantly benefit regions "that have experienced sudden and severe economic dislocation and job loss due to corporate restructuring," as stipulated under the Recovery Act.

Deadline: June 30, 2009

The Kodak American Greenways Program is administered by The Conservation Fund. This program recognizes both individuals and organizations for their leadership in preserving and enhancing national outdoor heritage in the United States.

Deadline: June 26, 2009

Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife. Coastal environments are important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through such industries as commercial fishing and tourism. Thanks to the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act, US Fish and Wildlife Service is able to offer the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program to provide States with a means of protecting and restoring these valuable resources.

Deadline: August 15, 2009

The Union Pacific Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by Union Pacific Railroad, primarily in the midwestern and western United States. Through the Community-Based Grant Program, the Foundation provides support in the following categories: Community and Civic, Fine Arts, and Health and Human Services.

Deadline: August 31, 2009

KIDS Consortium, with support from State Farm Youth Advisory Board, is offering mini-grants for "green" service-learning projects developed by K-12 schools in New England. Grants of up to $750 will support "green school" service-learning projects, such as energy efficiency and recycling, proposed by K-12 educators, students, and community organizations working with youth.

Deadline: July 1, 2009

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Native Plant Conservation Initiative
The Native Plant Conservation Initiative, a program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supports projects that focus on the conservation of native plants and pollinators throughout the United States.

Deadline: Rolling

Nickelodeon's Big Green Grants Program provides resources to schools and community-based organizations to support environmentally friendly projects that educate and inspire kids to take care of the environment, be active, live healthily and engage in community service.

Deadline October 9, 2009

The Student Conservation Association's "Green Your School" contest is a national competition to stimulate conservation service projects designed by high school students that improve, restore, beautify, or conserve their high school environment. Prizes will be awarded to winning high schools and include one grand prize of $5,000 and two first prizes of $2,500.

Deadline: Rolling

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation works to create neighborhood excellence in the communities served by the bank in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. While local community priorities determine how funding is allocated, grants typically fall into four main categories: Community Development, Education, Health and Human Services, and Arts and Culture.

Deadline: August 12, 2009

The Skoll Foundation's mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in, connecting, and celebrating social entrepreneurs. The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship support nonprofit organizations worldwide that are led by social entrepreneurs whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of our time: environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, economic and social equity, and peace and security.

Deadline: Rolling

HUD has issued application and eligibility guidance for its "Green Retrofit Program for Multifamily Housing." The $250 million loan and grant program is funded by the economic stimulus bill enacted in February (P.L. 111-5). It is limited to properties receiving HUD project-based assistance. HUD will begin accepting applications on June 15, 2009 and will make awards on a first come, first served basis.

Deadline: Rolling

The Citizens Bank Foundation Charitable Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations in the communities served by the bank in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The focus is on nonprofit organizations that develop innovative responses to basic human needs, promote affordable housing, encourage community-based services targeted to low- and moderate-income families, support community development initiatives that are catalysts for economically distressed areas, or target new ways to address issues of economic self-sufficiency.

Deadlines: June 15, September 15, and December 15, 2009

The Home Depot Building Healthy Communities Grant Program provides support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities.

Washington, DC (May 1, 2009)- Siemens Corporation has announced the 2009 Sustainable Community Awards winners. The award recognizes public-private coalitions for taking on the 21st challenge of sustainable development. A sustainable community is one that has committed to setting and achieving complementary economic, environmental, and social goals that will help build long-term competitiveness and success.

Deadlines: June 5, August 28, and December 4, 2009

The mission of the Akonadi Foundation is to support the development of a powerful social change movement to eliminate structural racism and create a racially just society. The goal of the Foundation's Strategic Opportunity Support Fund is to encourage innovation in racial justice movement building through cross learning, alliance building, and strategic initiatives. The Fund will provide small one-time grants to timely efforts as they emerge on a local, regional, and national level.

Deadline: July 13, 2009

Nominations for the L'OREAL Women of Worth program are now being accepted. This program will recognize ten exceptional women in the United States who have made significant volunteer contributions in their communities. L'OREAL will make two $5,000 donations on behalf of each honoree, one to the nonprofit organization of her choice, and a second to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. From among the honorees, one woman will be selected by the public as the National Woman of Worth and will receive an additional $25,000 donation for her cause.

Deadline: Rolling

The RBC Blue Water Project, an initiative of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), will provide $50 million in grants through 2017 to support programs that foster a culture of water stewardship. The initiative's funding focus is Watershed Protection and Access to Safe Drinking Water.

Deadline: May 18, 2009

California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, has announced that it is accepting applications for its 2009 Environmental Grant Program. The company will award a total of $10,000 to innovative community-based environmental projects working to improve, restore, or protect watersheds and drinking water supplies within the state.

Deadline: June 15, 2009

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is accepting applications from organizations interested in initiating the Nature of Learning in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative that seeks to use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues, encourage an interdisciplinary approach to learning, utilize field experiences and student-led stewardship projects to connect classroom lessons to real world issues, and involve a partnership among local schools, community groups, natural resource professionals, and local businesses.

Deadline: June 5, 2009

The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council announces the posting of two U.S. Forest Service Challenge Cost Share Special Focus grants: Outreach Scholarships and Storm Event Protocol.

Deadline: July 7, 2009

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the first program solicitation for Urban Long-Term Research Area (ULTRA) Exploratory Awards (ULTRA-Ex). The program solicitation is co-sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service. This new program, with anticipated funding of $4,800,000 over two years, will provide for up to 16 awards across the United States.

Deadline: May 29, 2009

On April 13, 2009, Governor David A. Paterson called for projects to be submitted for a new grant program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and designed to promote water conservation, energy efficiency, green infrastructure and other green innovation projects. The new Green Innovation Grant Program will provide at least $38 million for local projects. There may be opportunities for communities and urban forestry groups to tap into these Stimulus funds coming from EPA through the State Environmental Facilities Corporation to support local green infrastructure projects that involve urban forestry, trees, and green space.

Deadline: May 26, 2009

DOE announced last week that it plans to invest $3.2 billion in energy efficiency and conservation projects in U.S. cities, counties, states, territories, and tribal lands. The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will provide formula grants for projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

Deadline: May 6, 2009

The Multistate Conservation Grant Program (MSCGP) is soliciting Letters of Intent for the 2010 cycle of this competitive grant program. Up to $6,000,000 is available each calendar year for one to three year projects (CFDA Number 15-628). Projects must benefit at least 26 states, or the majority of states in a USFWS region or a regional association of state fish and wildlife agencies. Projects must also benefit sport fish, wild birds and/or wild mammals.

Deadline: Various

Through its Regional Community Health Grants Program, the Aetna Foundation will award grants in support of philanthropic initiatives focused on fighting obesity and increasing health literacy in selected communities across the United States.

Deadline: June 30, 2009

The Conservation Fund, in partnership with Eastman Kodak and the National Geographic Society, provides small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities across the United States. The annual grants program is designed to help establish a national network of greenways.

Deadline: June 1, 2009

The Water Environment Research Foundation, a nonprofit organization that manages independent scientific research on water quality concerns affecting the environment and human health, is offering $100,000 through the Paul L. Busch Award to encourage researchers working in wastewater, water reuse, bio-solids, stormwater, watersheds, and other areas to use their imagination, take risks, and explore new directions for addressing ongoing water quality issues.

Deadline: June 5, 2009

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) was established by Congress to support the USDA Forest Service in its management of America's National Forests and Grasslands. The Foundation's Matching Awards Program provides challenge cost-share grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. to engage in on-the-ground conservation and citizen-based monitoring initiatives directly benefiting National Forests and Grasslands.

Deadline: May 29, 2009

The Highway Safety Research Center has funding available for up to ten communities or neighborhoods to pilot test the use of "A Resident's Guide for Creating Safe and Walkable Communities", a newly developed guidebook that details ways to improve pedestrian safety and the walkability of local neighborhoods.

Deadline: June 30, 2009

Enterprise Community Partners and the Freedom Forum are accepting entries for the 2009 Excellence in Urban Journalism Award. The award is intended to encourage and recognize quality reporting on major issues facing urban areas in the United States, particularly inner cities. ACT members should consider encouraging journalists with whom they work to submit an entry including a letter of support from you.

Deadline: April 20, 2009

Green Communities is a five-year, $555 million commitment by Enterprise Community Partners to build more than 8,500 healthy, efficient homes for low-income people and to make environmentally sustainable development the mainstream in the affordable housing industry. Green Communities provides funds and expertise to enable developers to build and rehabilitate homes that are healthier, more energy efficient, and better for the environment.

Deadline: April 30, 2009

Youth Service America, the YSA National Youth Council, and State Farm have announced that they are offering five grants of up to $2,000 each to individual youth or teams of youth (ages 12-25) to plan and implement semester-long service-learning projects with a service-learning coordinator or educator.

Deadline: April 30, 2009

The Office Depot Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations that make a positive impact on the quality of life in company communities around the world.

Deadline: Rolling

The Wallace Genetic Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations nationwide that believe in the long-term conservation of the soil and of the environment, rather than exploitation of natural resources for temporary profits. Specific areas of interest include: sustainable agriculture, protection of farmland near cities, plant genetic research, biodiversity protection, and environmental education and media.

Deadline: April 15, 2009

Applications for the second year of TogetherGreen, National Audubon Society's newest conservation initiative, are being accepted. This program is one key part of a larger series to build conservation leadership, engage people in conservation action, and achieve lasting conservation results.

Deadline: April 22, 2009

Help NAAEE recognize individuals and organizations that excel in environmental education by nominating them for one of our annual awards, including The Walter E. Jeske Award. Also consider a young student for the 2nd annual Sierra Club-NAAEE Green Youth Leader Award.

Deadline: April 17, 2009 (Brief Summary)

The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is accepting proposals for a new competitive research program to determine whether the policy case for affordable housing can be strengthened by rigorous empirical research that determines whether and how housing affects the well-being of families, children, communities, and their local economies.

Deadline: June 1, 2009

The American Psychological Foundation, the giving arm of the American Psychological Association, provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come.

Deadline: March 31, 2009

The Home Depot Foundation's Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly program is designed to identify, recognize, and showcase the outstanding and innovative work of nonprofit organizations across the United States working in the areas of affordable housing and public-private partnerships that use urban forestry to create healthier and more vibrant communities.

Deadline: June 15, 2009

The Garden Crusader Awards were created by Gardener's Supply to honor individuals across the United States who are improving their communities through gardening. Awardees are enthusiastic men and women who are planting trees and flowers, growing food, creating new green spaces, and teaching their friends and neighbors about the rewards of gardening.

Deadline: April 20, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program seeks to provide environmental job training grants to projects that will promote job creation and economic development by facilitating the assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfields sites and is a part of the government's stimulus package.

Deadlines: May 1 and November 1, 2009

The Fund for Wild Nature provides grants to grassroots organizations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity.

Deadline: April 6, 2009

NACo is proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2009 competition for the Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative. The Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative (CCRI) is a partnership between NACo and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to help counties restore coastal ecosystems and remove barriers to fish migration. This grant program provides financial assistance on a competitive basis for innovative high quality county-led or supported projects.

Deadline: May 15, 2009

The Earth Island Institute's annual Brower Youth Awards honor young people ages between the ages of 13 and 22 living in North America for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy.

Deadline: May 1, 2009

The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation is committed to increasing homeownership through the development of affordable housing throughout the United States. The Foundation's Homeownership Grant Program supports local nonprofit housing organizations that help create homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income families. Grants are provided for the construction or rehab of owner-occupied homes, homebuyer education programs, or subsidies that help struggling families purchase or retain their homes. In addition, support is provided to organizations that help low- to moderate-income homeowners make necessary repairs and upgrades.

Deadline: March 23, 2009

The USC Annenberg Institute for Justice and Journalism will award ten fellowships to ethnic media journalists to enable them to report on the complexities of urban environmental justice with clarity, depth, and context. The program is funded by the McCormick Foundation. Contact the journalist(s) in your city who cover urban forestry and alert them to this opportunity. A letter of support from your organization could make the difference in their application.

Deadline: May 15 and September 15, 2009

The Burger King Corporation's Have It Your Way Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that have long-term positive impact on the U.S. communities served by the company. The Foundation focuses the majority of its support on organizations that alleviate hunger, prevent disease, and provide youth programs.

Deadline: July 7, 2009

Local Funding Partnerships (LFP)- a collaborative program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and local grantmakers- supports innovative, community-based projects throughout the United States. Through LFP, a local grantmaker proposes a funding partnership with RWJF to provide seed money for a new project that addresses the health or health care problems of people who are not reached by traditional health and social services or for whom existing services are insufficient.

Deadline: June 30, 2009

The Council on Foundations created the Critical Impact Awards in 2006 to recognize grantmaking foundations whose grants or programs have made a significant difference and share with the public examples of philanthropy at its finest. The awards program is currently accepting nominations of community foundations. In addition to individual funders, groups of funders that collaborated on specific projects are eligible. Grantees can nominate funders, and funders may nominate themselves.

Deadline: April 1 and September 1, annually

Acres for America, a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, provides funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart's domestic facilities on at least an acre-by-acre basis through these acquisitions.

Deadline: March 31, 2009

Entergy Corporation, an energy company serving customers in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, is accepting applications for its 2009 Community Partnership Grant Program. Through the program, Entergy seeks to partner with nonprofits, schools, and civic organizations to help build stronger, more productive communities.

Deadline: Rolling

Living Lands & Waters' (LL&W) MillionTrees Project began in 2007. The purpose of this project is to reestablish native, nut-bearing, hardwood trees along waterways and within our communities. Benefits of this project are to increase biodiversity, help reduce erosion and run-off, improve water and air quality, and provide shelter and a viable food source for wildlife and migratory birds.

Deadline: March 20, 2009

The Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) is soliciting proposals that address barriers to asset building for owners of manufactured homes. Organizations may apply in one or both of two categories: Development- new or replacement development projects in the construction phase (including in existing manufactured housing communities) and Policy- to advance the goals of the I'M HOME policy agenda.

Deadline: April 23, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the eighth annual National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This competition is open to public-sector or private sector applicants that have used the principles of smart growth to create better places. Private-sector applicants are encouraged to submit applications for projects that demonstrate a significant public-private partnership.

Deadline: No unsolicited proposals

Environmental conservation is one of The Kresge Foundation's nine overarching values. They believe the effects of climate change on the natural world is among the paramount concerns of our time, one that presents formidable challenges and risks as well as opportunities for innovation. Their Environment Program works in partnership with like-minded organizations to protect the planet and promote its long-term sustainability for future generations.

Deadline: April 1, 2009

Taking Root Mini-Grants support innovative tree-positive interventions throughout the U.S. Community groups, nonprofits, and individuals are encouraged to apply. In the spirit of Wangari Maathai and the Green Belt Movement, community groups, nonprofits, and individuals may apply for modest mini-grants to support tree-related activities.

Deadline: Rolling

2005-2006 marked the 40th Anniversary of the America the Beautiful Fund and the 25th year of the Operation Green Plant Program, which has provided free seeds to: save more than 800 tons of seeds and 7 million flower bulbs from going to waste in landfills (free plant seeds), grow 1.75 billion pounds of food for the hungry (free vegetable seeds), and beautify roadways, parks and neighborhoods in 20,000 communities in all 50 states (free flower seeds). Now they invite you to join in the America the Beautiful Fund dream by making your own community more beautiful.

Deadline: May 12, 2009

The William T. Grant Foundation, which focuses its work on improving the lives of youth between the ages of 8 and 25 in the United States, has announced a new Request for Proposals on Understanding the Acquisition, Interpretation, and Use of Research Evidence in Policy and Practice.

Deadline: April 23, 2009

Free technical assistance available! Smart Growth Implementation Assistance 2009 Request for Applications The Development, Community, and Environment Division in EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation is seeking applications for technical assistance from communities that want to incorporate smart growth in their future development to meet environmental and other community goals.

Deadline: April 8, 2009

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Health Games Research: Advancing Effectiveness of Interactive Games for Health is a national program that funds research designed to enhance the quality and impact of interactive games that are used to improve health.

Deadline: Rolling

The Blue Moon Fund seeks to improve the human condition by changing the relationship between human consumption and the natural world. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in the United States, Latin America, and Asia that have developed innovative approaches to improving human quality of life in harmony with the natural world.

Deadline: March 13, 2009

The National Scenic Byways Program is a grassroots, collaborative effort established to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. The Secretary of Transportation makes grants to States and Indian tribes to implement projects on highways designated as National Scenic Byways or All-American Roads, or as State or Indian tribe scenic byways- based on one or more archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic intrinsic qualities.

Deadline: March 9, 2009 (Phase 1); April 6, 2009 (Phase 2)

Do Something and Mountain Dew Voltage have announced a new grants program for groups of young volunteers working to improve their communities. The Do Something Awards (formerly the BR!CK Awards) identify exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have significantly changed the world for the better. By celebrating young world-changers who are the pivotal "do-ers" in their cause, issue, or field and empower their work through community grants, knowledge, and support. Organizations with strong volunteers support might particularly benefit from this opportunity.

Deadline: February 1, 2009

Planet Connect is looking for creative ideas to fix local environmental problems and will award 25 students aged 14-19 $1,000 each to support their ideas and provide them with local environmental internships. This is an ideal opportunity for ACT members who work with schools. Pass this along to the teachers and kids you work with. Presumably, a student could apply to get money to help pay for a tree planting at their campus or to remove invasives, etc.

Deadline: February 20 and June 30, 2009

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation has announced that it will allocate $20 million in 2009 to its signature Neighborhood Excellence Initiative (NEI). Now in its sixth year, the initiative recognizes, nurtures, and rewards people and organizations working to strengthen and revitalize their communities in forty-five of the bank's largest markets. Much of the funding is unrestricted, enabling organizations to use the awards for operating expenses and capacity building while contributing to a region's economic vitality. Local bank and community leaders identify organizations in each community that are best positioned to address the most pressing issues in that community.

Deadline: Various

Committed to supporting hands-on environmental projects for young people, the foundation provides grants from $250 to $2,500 to school and community groups.

Deadline: February 13, 2009

The Richard C. Bartlett Environmental Education Award is awarded annually by the National Environmental Education Foundation to an outstanding educator who has successfully integrated environmental education into his or her daily education programs. The award is given to a 5-12 grade educator who can serve as an inspiration and model for others. A $5,000 cash award is provided for the recipient to continue his or her work in environmental education.

Deadline: April 10, 2009

To assist organizations in creating sun-safe outdoor areas, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has announced the availability of grant applications for its Shade Structure Program. Any U.S. nonprofit organization or educational institution may apply for permanent shade structures for outdoor areas not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, and eating areas.

Deadline: March 2, 2009

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a voluntary program intended to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. Under CIG, Environmental Quality Incentives Program funds are used to award competitive grants to non-Federal governmental or non-governmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals.

Deadline: April 23, 2009

The Development, Community, and Environment Division in EPA's Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation is seeking applications for technical assistance from communities that want to incorporate smart growth in their future development to meet environmental and other community goals. Eligible entities are tribal, local, regional, and state governments, and nonprofit organizations that have a demonstrated partnership with a governmental entity.

Deadline: February 26, 2009

Communities Creating Healthy Environments is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that aims to prevent childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and safe places to play in communities of color. The program is designed to advance RWJF's efforts to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015 by supporting diverse, community-based organizations and federally chartered tribal nations in the development and implementation of effective, culturally competent policy initiatives that address childhood obesity at the local level.

Deadline: Rolling

Over the course of 2009, Do Something will award fifty-two grants of $500 each to help young people implement or expand a community action project, program, or organization. To be eligible, applicants must be no older than 25 and a U.S. or Canadian citizen. Do Something grants cannot be used to fund travel costs, individual sponsorships, shipping costs, individual school fees, or fundraising expenses.

Deadline: February 13, 2009

The Lowe's Toolbox for Education grant program supports parent groups in the United States working to improve their children's schools across the nation. Any nonprofit school or parent group associated with a nonprofit public K-12 school is eligible to apply.

Deadline: April 1, 2009

These awards will be presented annually to groups and organizations that are making a difference in their communities. This includes community groups who are committed to improving their local environment by planting trees, bushes, and shrubs to make their communities a better place to live.

Deadline: March 6, 2009

In partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, the Alliance for Community Trees is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support NeighborWoods investments in your community. NeighborWoods is a nationwide initiative that engages the public in meaningful hands-on action to produce tangible improvements to community health through tree planting and stewardship.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation is to promote a sustainable and just social and natural system. Their funding priorities are shaped by a view of the Earth as one community, an interconnected web of life in which human society is an integral part. They prefer to make general support grants and do not limit the number of renewal grants.

Deadline: February 17, 2009

After more than a decade of grant-making, the National Urban and Community Advisory Council (NUCFAC) will overhaul their criteria for the U. S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry challenge cost share grant program for 2009. The new Urban and Community Forestry challenge cost share grant program will implement new procedures that reduce the paperwork burden on potential grantees. As in the past, a 50 percent match is required from all successful applicants of nonfederal funds, in-kind services, and/or materials.

Deadline: January 16, 2009

The loss of connection between children and nature is an issue that incites passion and shared commitment among Forest Service employees. Establishing and renewing a child's affinity to nature is a shared responsibility that transcends all agency functional areas. In 2007, they initiated a funding opportunity "More Kids in the Woods" for cost share projects to emphasize that continuing commitment to children.

Deadline: March 16, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is making nearly $3 million available in 2009 to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. CARE is a community-based program that builds partnerships to help the public understand and reduce toxic risks from numerous sources.

Deadline: Rolling

TechSoup is proud to partner with ESRI, a leader in GIS (geographic information system) modeling and mapping software. ESRI is offering its sophisticated ArcView GIS software so eligible U.S. nonprofits and public libraries can create, analyze, and display spatial data. For example, organizations have used ArcView to analyze accessible parks per capita, measure the impact of sea level rises, and understand the distribution of infectious diseases.

Deadline: March 1, 2009

JustDoOne.org, an online community for sustainable living, has issued a global call for personal green solutions. The Just Do One organization invites ideas for more sustainable living, summarized in short YouTube-style videos. The organization will share the entries online, and the best video entry, as judged by an expert panel, will win $5,000.

Deadline: Rolling

Talk show host and philanthropist Jenny Jones has announced that she will donate an additional $1 million to continue her Jenny's Heroes community grant program. The Jenny's Heroes program awards grants to individuals who submit the best ideas for tangible, lasting community projects.

Deadline: March 9, 2009

The Purpose Prize, administered by Civic Ventures, provides awards to people over 60 who are taking on society's biggest challenges. The prize recognizes those with the passion and experience to discover new opportunities, create new programs, and make lasting change. Five awards of $100,000 and five awards of $50,000 will be given to exceptional individuals who are channeling their creativity and talent to address critical social problems at the local, regional, national, or international level.

Deadline: February 3, 2009

The primary goal of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities: Supporting Community Action to Prevent Childhood Obesity, an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is to implement healthy eating and active living policy and environmental initiatives that can support healthier communities across the United States. The objective of the current Call for Proposals is to provide support for community initiatives that will increase opportunities for physical activity and improve access to affordable healthy foods for children and families.

Deadline: Rolling

Ben & Jerry's Foundation provides support to nonprofit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States that facilitate progressive social change. Grant applicants need to demonstrate that their projects will lead to societal, institutional, and/or environmental change; address the root causes of social or environmental problems; and lead to new ways of thinking and acting.

Deadline: January 15, 2009

Youth Service America, in partnership with UnitedHealthcare, is offering the UnitedHealth Heroes service-learning grants up to $1,000 support teachers, service-learning coordinators, and students in the health professions to engage youth ages 5 to 25 as volunteers in implementing projects that address childhood obesity. Ideally, the grants also support youth-led community education projects.

Deadline: December 1, 2008

The Taproot Foundation specializes in awarding capacity-building service grants to other nonprofit organizations. The foundation seeks to provide high-potential nonprofits with the tools and services necessary to maximize the impact of their work.

Deadline: December 31, 2008

MTV Switch, MTV Networks International's global climate change campaign, and Ashoka GenV are inviting young people to submit their creative ideas for improving the environment through the "Dream It. Do It" challenge.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is to support efforts that promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society. Letters of inquiry for all four grant programs are accepted throughout the year.

Deadline: January 15, 2009

The Nathan Cummings Foundation is rooted in the Jewish tradition and committed to democratic values and social justice, including fairness, diversity, and community. The Foundation seeks to build a socially and economically just society that values nature and protects the ecological balance for future generations, promotes humane health care, and fosters arts and culture that enrich communities.

Deadline: Rolling

The Allstate Foundation provides support to national programs as well as local programs in company communities throughout the United States. Proposals must address needs within one of the following three focus areas: Tolerance, Inclusion, and Diversity, including teaching tolerance and ending discrimination and hate crimes; Safe and Vital Communities, including youth anti-violence, neighborhood revitalization, and teen driving safety; and Economic Empowerment, including financial education and empowerment for domestic violence victims.

Deadline: February 17, 2009

Launched in 2003, Fiskars' Project Orange Thumb has awarded more than 100 community groups, schools, churches, and other organizations more than $300,000 in total grants for their garden programs.

Deadline: December 7, 2008

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Neotrope- a brand identity, PR, and marketing firm- will donate public relations and newswire services worth $25,000 to smaller nonprofit and charitable organizations. Neotrope has provided discounted or free services to various nonprofits for more than 20 years.

Deadline: January 31, 2009

The Garden Club of America is accepting applications for a national fellowship in urban forestry. The fellowship supports advanced undergraduate and graduate students. With this fellowship, The Garden Club of America seeks to forward their goal of advancing our knowledge of urban forests and increasing the number of scientists in the field of urban forestry. Applications are reviewed by a selection committee at Virginia Tech composed of practicing urban forestry scientists and professionals in related fields. Final selection is endorsed by The Garden Club of America.

Deadline: Rolling

The Energy Foundation is focused on advancing energy efficiency and renewable energy policy in the United States and China, the largest and fastest growing energy markets in the world. The Foundation is unable to support local projects, unless they have been designed for further replication or have broad regional or national implications.

Deadline: Rolling

The Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock supports programs that foster the growth and development of the denomination and that increase the involvement of Unitarian Universalists in social action. The Veatch Program also supports nonprofit organizations in the United States whose goals reflect the principles of Unitarian Universalism.

Deadline: February 12, 2009

New Voices, administered by J-Lab and supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, is a pioneering program to seed innovative community news ventures in the United States. Projects can produce news and information for a geographic area such as a small town, city, county, state, or region, or they can serve a community of interest.

Deadline: January 9, 2009

During the week of December 1, 2008, the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) will invite public park and recreation agencies to submit applications to become ACHIEVE Healthy Communities demonstration sites. NRPA, with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), plans to award $30,000 each to 10 public park and recreation agencies.

Deadline: December 22, 2008

Google.org has announced a pilot program of Geo Challenge Grants, small grants to help charitable organizations aligned with Google.org's core initiatives take advantage of online mapping tools that will enhance their work and impact. The program is designed to help nonprofit organizations use well designed maps to operate more effectively, convey the importance of their cause in a visual and compelling way, and give individuals from around the world a chance to experience their work.

Deadline: January 30, 2009

The John W. Gardner Leadership Award was established in 1985 to honor outstanding Americans who exemplify the leadership and the ideals of John W. Gardner (1912-2002), American statesman and founding chair of Independent Sector. Independent Sector presents the award each year to an individual whose leadership in or with the nonprofit community has been transformative and who has mobilized and unified people, institutions, or causes that improve people's lives.

Deadline: June 15, 2009

The Humana Foundation supports charitable activities that encourage decisions promoting healthy lives and healthy communities in locations where the company has a meaningful presence, with emphasis on Louisville, KY. The Foundation focuses its funding priorities on the interrelationship among: educational institutions that promote academic achievement and improvement in education (mind), human service agencies engaged in the promotion of healthy bodies and healthy lifestyles (body), and civic and cultural development organizations that seek to inspire communities (spirit).

Deadline: Rolling

Wells Fargo is committed to improving the bank's local communities in 23 states through grants and volunteer activities. The funding priorities of the Wells Fargo Charitable Contributions Program vary from state to state; however, the bank generally supports the following areas of interest: community development, including housing, job training, economic development, and programs for small businesses and farms; education, including K-12 education with an emphasis on math/science and financial literacy programs; human services, including childcare, healthcare, and basic needs; and arts, culture, and civic projects.

Deadline: January 21, 2009

The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund was established to promote and enable wildlife conservation through partnerships with scientists, educators, and organizations committed to preserving earth's biodiversity. The Fund supports programs and projects around the world, including North America, Africa, Asia, South America, and marine environments.

Deadline: November 21, 2008

The Town Creek Foundation is dedicated to a sustainable environment, a strong democracy, and a peaceful world. The Foundation supports national nonprofit organizations that strengthen the environmental movement, and those that are working to reduce the pressure on forests from the paper products industry. The Foundation also encourages advocacy work devoted to protecting the public's interest in the national media system. Along with national grants, the Foundation provides support to Maryland organizations that promote the protection of the Chesapeake Bay.

Deadline: December 1, 2008

Echoing Green sparks social change by identifying, funding, and supporting some of the world's most extraordinary emerging social entrepreneurs and the organizations they launch. Each year, Echoing Green awards 20 two-year fellowships to help social entrepreneurs launch new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions.

Deadline: November 1, 2008

Target is helping teachers bring learning to life for students through its Target Field Trip Grants program. Educators across the country recognize the importance of taking their students on field trips and are in need of additional funding to enhance regular classroom studies. This is a great opportunity to help teachers find funds to teach students about urban ecology by bringing them to your urban forestry educational facilities.

Deadline: November 21, 2008

The Trust for Public Land and the National Association of Counties (NAC) have issued a call for applications for a national award recognizing leadership in countywide land conservation. The County Leadership in Conservation Awards recognizes NAC members who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and excellence in local land conservation and park creation by county leaders across America. Programs for on-going park maintenance and stewardship are not eligible.

Deadline: March 15, 2009

Middle school students across the United States are invited to submit their solutions to environmental problems in their communities for the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, a national sustainability education initiative. The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, and the National Science Teachers Association have partnered for this initiative to educate, empower, and engage students, teachers, and communities to become "agents of change" in improving their community.

Deadline: October 30, 2008

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America are accepting applications for grants of up to $500 to support child-led service projects. Disney Minnie Grants support children (between the ages of 5 and 14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25), and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply if they engage younger children in planning and implementing the project.

Deadline: October 15, 2008

With the support of the State Farm Companies Foundation, Youth Service America is offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States and in Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario, Canada. These grants of up to $1,000 support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects that address an important issue in their communities.

Deadline: December 1, 2008

The SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, a nonprofit private charitable foundation created by the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks to support wildlife and habitat conservation, research, education, and animal rescue in countries around the world, is accepting grant applications through its new online application system. In 2008, the fund awarded grants totaling more than $1.5 million to 151 environmental and research organizations worldwide.

Deadline: Rolling

Thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation, the USDA Forest Service, and the National Tree Trust, the Alliance for Community Trees is able to offer extra support to make your local NeighborWoods Month events more memorable. NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grants are a package of professionally designed marketing materials worth $500, plus up to $500 in financial assistance. Grants should enable you to host a more successful event rather than be the determining factor in whether you organize an event. Eligible events involve the public during October in tree planting, tree care, education, and other activity that engages people in urban and community forestry, and are branded as NeighborWoods Month events.

Deadline: September 19, 2008

EPA and the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) are accepting applications for the Ninth Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program. Winners are honored for outstanding accomplishments in programs, projects or technologies that reduce air pollution emissions. The CAAAC is an independent policy committee that provides advice to EPA on air issues.

Deadline: October 31, 2008

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, are designed to honor middle and high school students for volunteer community service. Eligible applicants include any young person in the United States who is in grades five through twelve and who has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application.

Deadline: October 24, 2008

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Education announced it is accepting proposals for its Global Climate Change Education project. The program is designed to improve global climate change and Earth system science education at the elementary, secondary and undergraduate levels.

Deadline: September 30, 2008

The mission of the William C. Kenney Watershed Protection Foundation is to preserve watersheds in the Western United States, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Foundation accepts applications for the following two types of grants: Discretionary Grants and Policy Grants.

Deadline: Quarterly (2008: Feb.15, May 15, Aug.15, Nov.1)

U.S. Cellular's corporate giving program, Connecting with Our Communities, is currently accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in company communities. U.S. Cellular focuses its charitable contributions on programs serving economically disadvantaged youth, families and seniors- connecting people with opportunities for a better life.

Deadline: November 14, 2008

These grants may be used to address sites contaminated by petroleum and hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants (including hazardous substances co-mingled with petroleum).

Deadline: August 15, 2008

The Gannett Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that serve their communities across the United States where Gannett Co. owns a newspaper or broadcast station. The Foundation generally supports projects that take a creative approach to such fundamental issues as education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation, and cultural enrichment.

Deadline: August 1 and October 3, 2008

RESIST provides general support grants, accessibility grants, and loans to grassroots groups engaged in activist organizing and educational work within movements for social change. RESIST supports strategies that build community, encourage collaborations with other organizations, increase skills and access to resources, and produce leadership from the constituency being most directly affected.

Deadline: December 15, 2008

DoSomething.org is calling on students to green their schools. Students who make the biggest effort to reduce their school's carbon footprint this fall could win up to $1,500 to further their efforts. Schools are eligible for a first-place prize of a $1,5000 grant, banner, plaque, and eco-friendly gift bags (up to thirty), and a chance to be visited by the biotour bus. Three $500 second place prizes will also be awarded.

Deadline: November 15, 2008

Wild Ones is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the use of natural landscaping with native plant species as an ecologically better alternative to traditional landscaping practices. Wild Ones Seeds for Education program offers small grants to schools, nature centers, and other educational nonprofits to landscape with native plants.

Deadline: November 1, 2008

The National Gardening Association (NGA) has announced that Home Depot will return as the Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2009. NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. For the 2009 grant cycle, there are 125 grants are available, which include gift cards for supply purchases at Home Depot.

Deadline: August 15, 2008

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people. Connect Grants provide direct support and training grants for organizations and people that serve culturally diverse communities. Grant awards range between $500 and $2,500 and can be used for Leave No Trace educational materials and/or to cover the tuition of a Master Educator Course.

Deadline: September 15, 2008

The Fund for a Just Society, a program of the Unitarian Universalist Association, provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada that address issues of social and economic justice. The Fund supports organizations that use community organizing to bring about systemic change leading to a more just society and mobilize with those who have been disenfranchised and excluded from resources, power, and the right to self-determination.

Deadline: October 1, 2008

The Alliant Energy Foundation is offering a new Rebuilding Our Communities Grant Program that will provide funds to nonprofits in Alliant Energy communities that were directly affected by the recent flooding. The foundation has allocated $1 million for the program, and groups can apply for up to $20,000 in unrestricted funds to use for flood-related expenses. Nonprofits affected by flooding can begin requesting grant dollars immediately.

Deadline: July 25, 2008

Faith-based Advocacy: Galvanizing Communities to End Childhood Obesity, an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, supports faith-based coalitions (Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, interfaith) to advance community policies or environmental changes that improve access to healthy foods and/or opportunities for physical activity.

Deadline: December 15, 2008

Do Something is inviting America's middle and high schools to reduce their carbon footprint this fall through the "Increase Your Green" competition. Participants must make concrete efforts toward reducing the environmental impact of their school during the eight-week competition. All initiatives must be youth-designed and -led. A representative from each group must submit an online report of the school or club's actions to save energy, reduce waste, and raise awareness during the competition.

Deadline: September 27, 2008

The mission of the Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation is to support educators in developing environmental curricula that integrate field activities and classroom teaching and that incorporate basic ecological principles and problem solving. Grants are in amounts of up to $1,500 each.

Deadline: September 15, 2008

The PepsiCo Foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations located in U.S. communities where company employees live and work. The emphasis of the Environment category is water resource management in developing nations. The Thought Leadership category supports research initiatives that address issues critical to the betterment of society.

Deadline: August 31, 2008

Outdoor gear and clothing company, Patagonia, provides funding for environmental work and is most interested in making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000 each.

Deadline: Rolling

TogetherGreen is a new National Audubon Society program to build conservation leadership, engage people in conservation action, and achieve lasting conservation results. The program is open to all members of the Audubon network (certified Chapters, state and national programs, and Center programs) as well as independent Audubon entities that wish to form a cooperative arrangement with National Audubon Society for this purpose. However, an important requirement for all grantees is the significant involvement of an additional partner-organization outside the Audubon network that will allow us to reach new audiences and increase the impact of project results.

Deadline: August 15, 2008

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people worldwide. Connect Grants provide direct support and training grants for organizations and people that serve culturally diverse communities. Grant awards range between $500 and $2,500 and can be used for Leave No Trace educational materials and/or to cover the tuition of a Master Educator Course.

Deadline: August 15, 2008

The Union Pacific Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life in the communities served by Union Pacific Railroad, primarily in the Midwestern and Western United States. Through the Community-Based Grant Program, the Foundation provides grants in the following areas of interest: Community and Civic, Fine Arts, and Health and Human Services.

Deadline: July 29, 2008

This program seeks to develop advanced concepts for linking public health protection with water infrastructure sustainability. The program supports innovative and integrative approaches for monitoring, modeling, operation, and management of drinking water distribution and storage systems and wastewater collection systems that can lead to improved water quality and reduced health risks.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the FedEx Social Responsibility Program is to support the communities the company serves through financial contributions, in-kind shipping services, and volunteer services of employees. The company's core giving areas include: Emergency and Disaster Relief, Pedestrian and Child Safety, Education, and Health and Human Services.

Deadline: July 16, 2008

The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) is a membership organization that advocates for the provision of adequate and affordable housing and strong, viable communities for all Americans- particularly those with low- and moderate-incomes. NAHRO members administer U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development programs such as Public Housing, Section 8, CDBG, and HOME.

Deadline: June 23, 2008

The National Environmental Education Foundation is seeking grant applications for the 4th annual National Public Lands Day Tour. Grantees will be awarded $1,000.00 to assist with planning and materials for their upcoming National Public Lands Day project on September 27, 2008.

Deadline: November 1, 2008

Administered by the Oslo-based Sophie Foundation, the Sophie Prize is an international award of $100,000 presented annually in the field of environment and sustainable development. The Sophie Prize was established in 1997 by the Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder and his wife Siri Dannevig to inspire people working towards a sustainable future.

Deadline: November 1, 2008

The National Gardening Association has announced that The Home Depot will return as the Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2009. NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize one or more of the following elements: educational focus or curricular/program integration; nutrition or plant-to-food connections; environmental awareness/education; entrepreneurship; and social aspects of gardening such as leadership development, team building, community support, or service-learning.

Deadline: July 15, 2008

The mission of the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation is to provide nonprofit organizations with a means to educate the public about the needs of children across the United States. The Foundation supports organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative programs designed to benefit youth; or through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations.

Deadline: July 8, 2008

The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities in the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Deadline: June 16, 2008

The Nature of Learning Grant Program, an initiative of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, supports costs associated with implementing The Nature of Learning, a conservation education program that uses National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms in order to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues.

Deadline: June 15, 2008

The Home Depot Housing Impact Grants Program supports affordable housing projects in the U.S. and Canada built or preserved with environmentally friendly, efficient, and durable materials that increase energy and water efficiency, improve indoor air quality, and reduce maintenance costs. Grants range between $500 and $3,000.

Deadline: August 1, 2008

The National Park Service (NPS) Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program invites applications for requests for assistance. This program provides 1-2 years NPS staff time related to river restoration, community trail networks, or urban parks.

Deadline: Rolling

Do Something is offering $500 grants to U.S. and Canadian citizens, 25 or under, who want to further the growth and success of their existing community action project, such as a tree planting. Participating youth will need a recommendation from someone in the community they plan to work with.

Deadline: June 20, 2008

Toyota Motor Corporation is accepting applications for this year's Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program, which is designed to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities, both in Japan and overseas, for the purpose of sustainable development. In total, approximately $2 million in grants will be awarded for 2008.

Deadline: June 20, 2008

Grant money is available through Classroom Earth to high school teachers to encourage the inclusion of environmental education into all high school subjects- from chemistry to art- and make it easier for teachers to access best practices online.

Deadline: June 30, 2008

The Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) established the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program (EJSG) in fiscal year 1994. The purpose of this grant program is to support and empower communities that are working on local solutions to local environmental and/or public health issues.

Deadline: Rolling

You likely know TechSoup for their software donation program to nonprofits, but now you can also request quality, low-cost refurbished computers. If you need additional computers or just want to replace older equipment, check out the new configurations and place your request. There are desktops and laptops from manufacturers such as Dell, IBM, and Compaq.

Deadline: May 15, 2008

The Brower Youth Awards, a program of the Earth Island Institute, recognizes six young people in North America annually for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and environmental justice advocacy. The winners of the award receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California for the award ceremony and a wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute.

Deadline: June 15, 2008

The Garden Crusader Awards were created by Gardener's Supply to honor individuals who are improving the world through gardening. Garden Crusaders are men and women who are planting trees and flowers, growing food, creating new green spaces, and teaching their friends and neighbors about the rewards of gardening.

Deadline: Rolling

The Brainerd Foundation's mission is to protect the environmental quality of the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and the Yukon Territory) and to build broad citizen support for environmental protection.

Deadline: May 15, 2008

The Live Green Teacher Grant program, a Discovery Education program presented by General Motors, challenges middle school teachers to develop innovative ideas for furthering environmental and energy sustainability. Participating teachers will identify an issue or problem, create a plan to address it, and integrate the topic into classroom teaching.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Kresge Foundation is to strengthen nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that advance the well-being of humanity. The Foundation's six major areas of interest are health, environment, arts and culture, education, human services, and community development.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Wallace Global Fund is to promote an informed and engaged citizenry, to fight injustice, and to protect the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. The Fund seeks to further its mission through fundamental public policy and systemic change.

Deadlines: May 1 and September 15, 2008

The New England Grassroots Environment Fund accepts applications from local grassroots organizations in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Grants of up to $2,500 are provided to fuel local activism that results in broader community involvement in projects that address a wide range of environmental issues, including but not limited to, environmental health problems related to poor air quality, water pollution, climate change initiatives, protection of greenspace, or citizen participation in wildlife habitat protection.

Deadlines: May 15 and September 15, 2008

The Burger King Corporation's Have It Your Way Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations that have long-term positive impact on the U.S. communities served by the company. The Foundation focuses the majority of its support on organizations that alleviate hunger, prevent disease, and provide youth programs.

Deadline: June 6, 2008

The National Forest Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established by Congress to support the USDA Forest Service in its management of the nation's forests and grasslands. The Foundation's Matching Awards Program (MAP) encourages community involvement in the stewardship of national forest lands through the formation of goal-oriented partnerships. Consideration is given to projects in the areas of community-based forestry, watershed health and restoration, wildlife habitat improvement, and recreation.

Deadline: April 15, 2008

The Home Depot and KaBOOM! are joining forces to offer an exciting grant opportunity to qualifying organizations. This grant program demonstrates The Home Depot's commitment to supporting community-based groups with a desire to build fun and healthy community playgrounds, and exemplifies how KaBOOM! empowers communities with the tools, knowledge and the inspiration necessary to create great places to play.

Deadline: May 9 and August 8, 2008

The mission of BJ's Charitable Foundation is the enhancement of community programs that benefit children and families in the locations served by BJ's Clubs in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Deadline: Rolling

The RGK Foundation strives to advance knowledge, improve society, and help realize human potential by providing support to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that offer innovative programs in three main categories: education, medicine/health, and community.

Deadline: June 27, 2008

The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, recognizes, nurtures, and rewards nonprofit organizations and individuals working to improve their communities. The focus is on areas such as education, community development, arts and culture, and health and human services.

Deadline: May 8, 2008

Free technical assistance available. Are you trying to encourage specific smart growth techniques like transit-oriented development? Or direct your state department of transportation investments to better support smart growth? Are you looking to use smart growth to reach greenhouse gas reduction goals? Do you need help analyzing guidelines for school investments that best fit your state or community? Do you need to retrofit a commercial corridor? Or coordinate your community's smart growth design with an active aging program?

Deadline: Quarterly

The GE Healthcare Charitable Giving Program provides support to nonprofit organizations in the United States that focus on youth education and/or promote healthy lives. For the Healthy Lives grant category, the focus is on childhood obesity; women's healthcare; and cancer, heart disease, and diabetes prevention and education programs.

Deadline: Rolling

The Reader's Digest Foundation is dedicated to creating opportunities and promoting efforts that encourage individuals to make a positive difference in their communities. The Make It Matter program, the Foundation's newest initiative, honors individuals who are taking action and giving back to their communities in a significant way.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Educational Foundation of America is to improve individual lives and surroundings through education and awareness, in hopes of bettering humanity and the world we inhabit. The Foundation provides grants to progressive nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that offer specific programs with broad impact. The Foundation's areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the environment, reproductive freedom, theatre, education, medicine, drug policy reform, democracy, peace and national security issues, and human services.

Deadline: May 23, 2008

Foster's Community Grants, a program of the Foster's Group, a global company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, provides support to nonprofit organizations in the United States, Canada, and Australia for community-building projects. Grants are provided in the following focus areas: wellness, including both physical and mental health; culture, including artistic, sporting, and educational activities; and the environment, including all aspects of the natural environment.

Deadline: May 14, 2008

Active Living Research is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The current Call for Proposals is the first to reflect the Active Living Research program's new focus on supporting research that informs policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity among children and adolescents (ages 3 to 18), decreasing their sedentary behaviors, and preventing obesity. The foundation will place special emphasis on strategies with the potential to reach racial/ethnic populations and children living in low-income communities who are at highest risk for obesity.

Deadline: April 30, 2008

Outdoor gear and clothing company, Patagonia, provides funding for environmental work and is most interested in making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000 each.

Deadlines: May 1 and August 1, 2008

The Wells Fargo Housing Foundation is committed to increasing homeownership through the development of affordable housing in communities throughout the United States. The Foundation's Homeownership Grant Program offers support to nonprofit housing organizations that have demonstrated the ability to create homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income families.

Deadlines: April 15 and October 15, Annually

The Environmental Community Grant Program provides community based groups with funding for local projects that benefit the environment. Northeast Utilities' goal is to sponsor local grassroots-type efforts that are frequently overlooked by large grant programs.

Deadline: March 14, 2008 and June 16, 2008

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant organizations must have tax-exempt status under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and align with the Staples Foundation for Learning's mission and focus on job skills and education. The mission of the Staples Foundation for Learning is "to teach, train, and inspire." The foundation contributes funds to national and local charities that provide educational opportunities and job skills for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth.

Deadline: May 16, 2008

Enterprise Community Partners has officially launched the 2008 MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence for Affordable Housing program. Created to highlight leadership, innovation, and effectiveness in supportive housing and property and asset management, the awards showcase exemplary models in the industry. This year, a total of $180,000 will be granted to the award-winning organizations.

Deadline: May 31, 2008

The Target Local Store Grants support nonprofit organizations in the communities throughout the country where the company's stores are located. The Target grant program focuses on three areas: Arts, Early Childhood Reading, and Family Violence Prevention.

Deadline: April 4, 2008

The Coca-Cola/National Recycling Coalition Recycling Bin Grant Program supports local community recycling programs by providing selected grant recipients with containers for the collection of beverage container recyclables in public settings. Selected grant recipients will receive actual recycling bins instead of funding.

Deadline: Various

The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute supports projects that promote the principles and practice of nonviolent social change. Funded projects must be concerned with one or more of the issues to which A.J. Muste dedicated his life: peace and disarmament, social and economic justice, racial and sexual equality, and the labor movement. Through the General Grant Program, the Institute makes about 25 to 35 grants annually to grassroots activist projects in the U.S. and around the world, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to more mainstream funding sources.

Deadline: April 11, 2008

Green Communities, a $555 million initiative developed by Enterprise, seeks to transform the way America thinks about, designs, and builds affordable communities. The initiative provides support to developers throughout the United States who meet Green Communities criteria for housing that promotes health; conserves energy and natural resources; and provides easy access to jobs, schools, and services.

Deadline: April 1, 2008

The Shell Marine Habitat Program, a partnership between the Shell Oil Company and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, provides grants for conservation projects that benefit marine and coastal habitats in and around the Gulf of Mexico.

Deadline: March 24, 2008

The National Association of Counties, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Community-Based Restoration Program, has announced the second year of funding for the Coastal Counties Restoration Initiative.

Deadline: March 7, 2008

The A+ for Energy program was developed by energy provider BP to recognize teachers for innovation and excellence in teaching energy and/or energy conservation in the classroom. Any public or private pre-K-12 teacher currently teaching in an accredited or licensed school in an eligible program location is encouraged to apply.

Deadline: June 15, 2008

The Kodak American Greenways Awards Program, a partnership project of the Eastman Kodak Company and the Conservation Fund, provides small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America.

Deadline: March 10, 2008

Entergy Corporation, an integrated energy company, has announced it is accepting applications online for the company's ninth annual Environmental Stewardship Grant program. This program provides support to community-based projects that address energy efficiency and provide sustainable solutions to preserve the environment.

Deadline: April 30, 2008

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2008 awards.
The Barron Prize honors young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our planet. Each year, the Barron Prize selects ten winners from across the United States, five focused on helping their communities and fellow beings, and the other five focused on protecting the health and sustainability of the environment.

Deadline: Rolling

The Skoll Foundation's mission is to advance systemic change to benefit communities around the world by investing in people and organizations who apply innovative solutions to pressing social problems. The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship support nonprofit organizations whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of our time: environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, social and economic equality, and peace and security. Programs submitted for consideration should have a track record of at least three years.

Deadline: March 31, 2008

The Home Depot Foundation's 2008 Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly Program competition is now open. The foundation will provide recognition and funding to five projects each in the categories of homeownership and rental housing. National winners in each category will receive $75,000, runners-up $25,000 and honorable mentions $2,500.

Deadline: April 30, 2008

Grants of up to $5,000 are available to help fund neighborhood environmental improvement projects that partner Project Learning Tree educators and their students with local businesses or community organizations. GreenWorks! grants engage Project Learning Tree educators and their students with their local community in "learning-by-doing" environmental projects. Student leadership, service-learning, and community participation are the cornerstones to GreenWorks! projects. These grassroots action projects enable schools and youth organizations across the country to make a positive impact on their communities.

Deadline: Rolling

America the Beautiful is accepting applications for Operation Green Plant. Through this program, America the Beautiful distributes free seeds to community programs throughout the U.S. Donations of 100 to 1,000 seed packets are available to organizations working to improve their communities through gardening for a nominal shipping and handling fee. Community garden programs that benefit the hungry; youth education programs; beautification programs for parks, roadways, and neighborhoods; and promotion of environmental stewardship are just a few of the uses for which organizations can apply.

Deadline: April 1, 2008

Acres for America is a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation that provides funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the Acres for America program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart's domestic facilities on at least an acre-by-acre basis through these acquisitions.

Deadline: March 21 and August 1, 2008

The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to ensure fundamental rights and opportunities for people in need. The Foundation looks for carefully defined points where funds can make a difference in bringing about systemic changes that can improve the lives of countless people throughout the United States. The Foundation's 2008 funding priorities include Criminal and Juvenile Justice, Health Reform, and Worker's Rights.

Deadline: March 14 and June 16, 2008

The mission of the Staples Foundation for Learning is to teach, train, and inspire people from all walks of life by providing educational and growth opportunities. The Foundation supports programs that provide job skills and/or education for all people, with special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. The goal of the Foundation's grant program is to help local groups with programs and services that will positively impact their communities every day.

Deadline: Rolling

The Kaiser Permanente Cares for Communities Program provides support to nonprofit organizations that focus on community health in the locations the company serves, including communities in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland/Virginia/DC, Ohio, Oregon, and Washington State. National organizations that address the company's grantmaking priorities are also supported. The priority areas include: addressing health care financing and delivery issues facing vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly, developing and communicating the evidence base for providing high quality, cost effective medical care, providing education for health care professionals and consumers, and advancing public policy in health care finance, access, and delivery.

Deadline: April 1, 2008

The Max and Anna Levinson Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that are committed to developing a more humane and rewarding society in which people have a greater ability and opportunity to determine directions for the future. The Foundation's grantmaking focus areas are: Environment, including ecosystem protection and green economic development, Social, including human rights and world peace, and Jewish/Israel, including Jewish culture and Israeli issues.

Deadline: February 29, 2008

The Community-Police Partnership Awards, sponsored by the MetLife Foundation and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), identify innovative partnerships between community groups and police to promote neighborhood safety and revitalization. Six Neighborhood Revitalization Awards, ranging from $10,000-$25,000, will recognize exemplary collaboration between community groups and police that yield crime reduction as well as economic development outcomes.

Deadline: May 1, 2008

The Awards for Municipal Excellence, sponsored by the National League of Cities, identify outstanding city and town programs that improve the quality of life in America's communities. Winners of this award exemplify excellence in city governance, best practices in municipal policy, and models to follow to improve the lives of their citizens.

Deadline: January 30, 2008

Boost your fundraising efforts with GrantStation. For 10 hours only on January 30, specially discounted one-year GrantStation memberships will be available to eligible nonprofits and public libraries for $99, thanks to a discount offered by GrantStation.

Deadline: February 20, 2008

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering grants to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production.

Deadline: Rolling

The Arthur B. Schultz Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life on earth through support of wildlands conservation, disabled recreation and mobility, international microenterprise, and global understanding. Grants focus on organizations promoting conservation of wildland ecosystems and wildlife habitat and outdoor adventure. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time.

Deadline: January 15, April 15, October 15, 2008

The Pay It Forward Foundation provides these mini-grants to support one-time-only service-oriented projects identified by youth. In order to be considered, applicants must demonstrate that their projects contain a "pay it forward" focus, based on the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results growing exponentially. Mini-grants of up to $500 will be awarded.

Deadline: March 1, 2008

The National Gardening Association Mantis Awards provide in-kind grants to educational projects that actively engage kids in gardens and improve the quality of life for their communities. To qualify, yourgarden program must be charitable or educational in nature and must not use the prize for fundraising (i.e., a raffle or auction).

Deadline: March 31, 2008

The Captain Planet Foundation accepts applications four times each year for funding projects that help students better grasp environmental issues. Grants range from $250 to $2,500. Projects must promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on activities, involve children and young adults ages 6 to 18, promote interaction and cooperation within a group, help young people develop planning and problem-solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation.

Deadline: February 28, 2008

Action for Nature, a nonprofit organization that encourages young people around the world to carry out environmental action projects, presents the International Young Eco-Hero Awards to recognize the individual accomplishments of young people ages 8-16 whose personal actions have significantly improved the environment. Cash prizes of up to $500 each will be awarded.

Deadline: February 20, 2008

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of Education is requesting applications for environmental literacy projects in K-12 education. Funded projects will be 1-5 years in duration and will promote changes in K-12 education to expand the amount of Earth System Science taught in the classroom.

Deadline: February 15, 2008

This agency-wide Forest Service call for proposals for "More Kids in the Woods" projects is part of a continuing effort to improve children's health by reconnecting them to nature. Projects need to engage non-federal partners with at least a 1:1 match of in-kind or cash contributions. Educators, parents, land managers, physicians, and others who work with children are encouraged to apply.

Deadline of March 17, 2008

Around $3 million will be available in 2008 to support community-based partnerships to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. In 2007, $3.4 million in cooperative agreements were made available to more than 20 communities through the CARE program, a community-based, community-driven program that builds partnerships to help the public understand and reduce toxic risks from numerous sources.

Deadline: Rolling

The Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where Georgia-Pacific operates, and where company employees live and work. The Foundation has identified the following key grantmaking areas: education, with a focus on job training; community enrichment, including housing and the arts; environment, with emphasis on recycling and clean air programs; and entrepreneurship, specifically partnerships with K-12 schools and women-owned and minority small businesses.

Deadline: February 15, 2008

The Peace Development Fund provides grants to organizations working to achieve peaceful, just, and interdependent relationships among people and nations. The Fund's Community Organizing Grants support grassroots groups that are organizing community members for social justice in the United States and Canada. Examples of issues that will be considered include criminal justice, environmental justice, economic justice, anti-oppression work, youth organizing, immigrant organizing, and workplace organizing.

Deadline: January 15 and July 1

Global ReLeaf, a program of American Forests the nation's oldest nonprofit citizens' conservation organization, is offering annual grants towards tree planting projects. American Forests' mission is to grow a healthier world. Global ReLeaf is American Forests' education and action program that helps individuals, organizations, agencies, and corporations improve the local and global environment by planting and caring for trees.

Deadline: Rolling

The Dominion Foundation supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the economic, physical, and social health of the communities served by Dominion's gas companies in Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Deadline: January 8, 2008

This program seeks to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Specific strategic initiatives include mobilizing more volunteers, ensuring a brighter future for all of America 's youth, engaging students in communities, and harnessing baby boomers' experience.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation is to support efforts that promote a just, equitable, and sustainable society. The Foundation provides grants through four distinct programs.

Deadline: Rolling

The Wallace Genetic Foundation is committed to funding a variety of interests including agricultural research, preservation of farmland, ecology, conservation, and sustainable development. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout the United States that believe in the long-term conservation of the soil and of the environment, rather than the exploitation of natural resources for temporary profits.

Davis, CA (December 1, 2007)- The Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station has just released a study of the urban tree canopy of the San Francisco Bay area. The report had three goals: (1) to describe the historic changes to the region’s urban canopy cover and amount of impervious surface, (2) to quantify the value of ecosystem services the current forest provides, and (3) to estimate future benefits based on possible expansion of the urban forest.

Deadline: January 8, 2008

Nike is partnering with Ashoka and its Changemakers initiative to support social entrepreneurs around the world who are using the power of sport to ignite change in their communities. Changemakers is building the world's first global online "open source" community that competes to surface the best social solutions, and then collaborates to refine, enrich, and implement those solutions. Youth programs the world over are using the power of sport to ignite change. Now, they're coming together. They're sharing ideas, successes and passion for sport. They're playing with the future.

Deadline: Rolling

The Surdna Foundation is interested in fostering entrepreneurial programs throughout the U.S. that offer viable solutions to difficult systemic problems. The Foundation primarily provides support to nonprofit organizations through four program areas: Community Revitalization, Environment, Effective Citizenry, and Arts.

Deadline: December 28, 2007

The Brownfield Economic Development Initiative, offered through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, offers grants to help redevelop brownfields, defined as abandoned, idled, or underutilized real property, including industrial and commercial facilities, where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by the presence or potential presence of environmental contamination.

Deadline: Quarterly

The PacifiCorp Foundation, operating as the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation and the Pacific Power Foundation, provides support to nonprofit organizations located in Pacific Northwest communities where the company has a significant presence, including locations in Northern California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Deadline: Rolling

Ben & Jerry's Foundation provides support to nonprofit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States that facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. The Foundation doesn't prioritize any particular issue area for funding; the focus is on the types of activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change in any number of areas.

Deadline: December 14, 2007

The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, recently announced the opening of the application period for the Third Annual Awards of Excellence for Community Trees. The Home Depot Foundation believes that the urban forest is one of the essential building blocks for healthy, livable communities impacting our social, environmental, economic and overall well being. In addition, we strongly believe that the simple act of planting a tree has the power to be the catalyst for significant ecological improvements and profound community change.

Deadline: January 15, 2008

The mission of the New England Grassroots Environment Fund is to energize and nurture long-term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe, and environmentally sustainable communities. Applicants must be working at the grassroots level, and must demonstrate a major element of volunteer involvement in their programs. Grants will range in size from $500 to $2,500 each.

Deadline: Rolling

The Allstate Foundation is dedicated to fostering vital communities where people are able to live, work, and raise families safely. The Foundation provides support to programs with national scope as well as to local programs in communities served by the company.

Deadline: Rolling

The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education by supporting innovative programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. Grants are made to accredited higher education institutions, vocational or trade schools, and nonprofit organizations engaged in pre-collegiate math and/or science education.

Deadline: January 31, 2008

Zone VI of The Garden Club of America has established a national fellowship in urban forestry for qualified U.S. university students. The fellowship will be given in early 2008 and will award recipients with $4000. This fellowship will forward the Garden Club of America's goal of advancing knowledge of urban forests and increasing the number of scientists in the field of urban forestry.

New York (November 12, 2007)- American Express, in partnership with the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, announced the release of the American Express Charitable Gift Survey, the first nationally representative study to address two frequently-asked questions in the charity world: "How do people give online?" and "How much do they give per donation?" In an increasingly online world, the survey took a close look at how people give online versus offline and the motivations behind each. The survey reveals groundbreaking analysis of individual gifts, which differs from the traditional look at annualized giving.

Deadline: November 30, 2007

The North American Wetlands Conservation Council has created a Small Grants program to promote long-term wetlands conservation activities through encouraging participation by new grantees and partners who otherwise may not be able to compete in the Standard Grants program. Also, the Council believes that a Small Grants program can be important in developing a pool of new partners/grantees who eventually might participate in the Standard Grants program.

Deadline: December 1, 2007

The Taproot Foundation engages business professionals to deliver capacity-building services to nonprofit organizations in New York City, Boston, the San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, and Seattle. Unlike traditional foundations that provide cash grants, the Taproot Foundation makes "Service Grants" to provide nonprofits with critical marketing, technology, and human resources development services.

Deadline: December 3

Echoing Green will award up to $90,000 in seed funding and support to launch a new organization for social change. Echoing Green's two-year fellowships aim to create sustainable organizations that use innovative strategies and have a high impact on people's lives.

Deadline: January 8, 2008

The U.S. Forest Service has joined the National Science Foundation (NSF) as a co-sponsor of the annual NSF Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems Program (CNH) funding competition. The CNH grant program supports research and related activities that enhance our fundamental understanding of complex interactions within and among natural and human systems.

Deadline: Rolling

The Sempra Energy Corporate Giving Program supports nonprofit organizations and activities in communities where Sempra Energy employees live in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, and Texas. The company focuses on the following areas of interest: education, environment, business and economic development, community and civic leadership, and health and human services. Requests may be submitted at any time.

Deadline: December 3, 2007

The RFP for the second annual Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program (WHPRP) will be issued on November 2, 2007 by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). The program is supported by a four year grant by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF). Application to the WHPRP is open to everyone and begins with composing a letter of interest. In total, the WHPRP will offer about six grants ranging in size from $100,000 to $150,000 to be conducted over a 12-18 month period beginning in April 2008.

Deadline: December 3, 2007

The Echoing Green Fellowship Program helps passionate social entrepreneurs worldwide develop new solutions to some of society's most difficult problems. Through the program, Echoing Green offers individuals, and partnerships of no more than two individuals, seed funding to launch new organizations that turn their innovative ideas for social change into action.

Deadline: November 28, 2007

The Laura Jane Musser Fund's Environmental Initiative encourages communities throughout the United States to use a consensus-based approach to environmental decision-making. Under this initiative, grants are provided through two distinct programs.

Deadline: October 26, 2007

The National Forest Foundation engages America in community-based and national programs that promote the health and public enjoyment of the National Forest System, and administers private gifts of funds and land for the benefit of the National Forests. Developed with support from the Surdna Foundation, the foundation's new Collaboration Support Program provides flexible funding to sustain existing collaborative efforts that have the potential to achieve significant ecological, social, and economic impact.

Deadline: January 15, 2008

It's time once again for your students to participate in the annual International Children's Painting Competition. As you may recall, the International Children's Painting Competition for the Environment, which has been held since 1990, invites children between the ages of 6 and 14 years to submit their paintings on the theme for that particular year to their Regional UNEP Office. The competition encourages children from all parts of the world to focus on particular environmental issues and how these issues affect their communities.

Deadline: January 15, 2008

The Institute for Conservation Leadership is pleased to announce their 2008 Executive Director Leadership Program. The National Executive Director Program is a customized 9-month program to give executive directors the knowledge, skills, and support they need to lead their organization effectively. The program includes 2 sessions, interim/follow up coaching as well as interaction with a network of peers/other participants. The initial session includes skill-building, problem solving and action planning. The second session is attended with a board member and is focused on integration.

Deadline: Rolling

The Carthy Foundation seeks to create opportunity with and provide education for young people throughout Canada. The Foundation supports youth education and development, including programs that focus on academic, vocational, physical, emotional, civic, social, and cultural competencies as well as programs that address the existing problems of at-risk youth. In addition, the Foundation supports sustainable environmental development initiatives, including natural resources conservation and protection, environmental education, and wildlife preservation and protection.

Deadline: Rolling

The Tyson Foods Corporate Giving Program, Tyson Cares, has a primary philanthropic focus on hunger relief. The company addresses this interest by providing product donations to curb hunger nationwide. Tyson Cares also supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations in the communities where the company has operations. The company's areas of interest for local giving include families, communities, food safety, education, environment, and agricultural organizations.

Deadline: June 15, 2008

The Humana Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in communities where the company has facilities in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. The Foundation is committed to serving the needs of children, families, and seniors in their quest to build healthier lives and communities. Special consideration is given to proposals that focus on the following areas: health and fitness efforts that lead to better lifestyles; literacy activities that lead to improved health experiences; and the development of technology, tools, and resources that lead to healthy communities.

Deadline: November 17, 2007

The mission of the Environmental Support Center (ESC) is to promote the quality of the natural environment, human health, and community sustainability by increasing the organizational effectiveness of local, state, and regional organizations working on environmental issues and for environmental justice.

Deadline: Rolling

Thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation, the USDA Forest Service, and the National Tree Trust, the Alliance for Community Trees is able to offer extra support to make your local NeighborWoods Month events more memorable. NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grants are a package of professionally designed marketing materials worth $500, plus up to $500 in financial assistance. Grants should enable you to host a more successful event rather than be the determining factor in whether you organize an event. Eligible events involve the public during October in tree planting, tree care, education, and other activity that engages people in urban and community forestry, and are branded as NeighborWoods Month events.

Deadline: November 1, 2007

The Conservation Alliance is a group of outdoor businesses whose collective contributions support grassroots citizen action groups in their efforts to protect wild and natural areas in North America. The Alliance supports the protection of rivers, trails, and wild lands- natural areas where outdoor enthusiasts spend their time.

Deadline: December 5, 2007

Trust for Public Lands (TPL) and the National Association of Counties (NACo) are now accepting applications for the fourth annual County Leadership in Conservation Awards. The awards recognize leadership, innovation, and excellence by forward-thinking county leaders in local land conservation.

Deadline: October 19, 2007

Schools throughout the United States can apply to host a tree-planting celebration in 2008 made possible by The Home Depot Foundation and The Arbor Day Foundation. The event will bring together the Arbor Day Foundation, city officials, urban foresters, and community groups to create a fun-filled, educational experience for area school children. Students in each city selected will help plant the trees, giving them an opportunity to take an active role in improving their own communities and to interact with the natural world.

Deadline: September 28/October 30, 2007

Washington, DC (September 13, 2007)- Each year from Memorial Day through Columbus Day, the United States Botanic Garden (USBG) presents temporary exhibits around the Conservatory and in the outdoor gardens. It has become a Washington tradition for office workers, visitors from across the nation and around the world, and Capitol Hill staff to relax or picnic on the Terrace in view of the U.S. Capitol surrounded by beautiful, themed gardens and exhibits.

Deadline: September 28, 2007

The Corps Network, through the generous support of the Corporation for National and Community Service, is providing a funding opportunity for organizations that undertake service projects on and surrounding Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Corps Network will fund organizations within and outside of its membership that mobilize volunteers, focusing on the disadvantaged youth population, to benefit impoverished communities.

Deadline: October 31, 2007

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial and administered by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, recognize middle and high school students for volunteer community service.

Deadline: November 1, 2007

The National Trails Fund, sponsored by American Hiking Society, provides funding to grassroots nonprofit organizations working toward establishing, protecting, and maintaining foot trails in America. Grants help give local organizations the resources they need to secure access, volunteers, tools, and materials to protect America's public trails.

Deadline: October 17, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting applications for the Excellence in Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging awards. The awards recognize outstanding community planning and strategies that support active aging. EPA presents the awards to communities that demonstrate the best and most inclusive overall approach to implementing smart growth and active aging at the neighborhood, tribe, municipality, county, and/or regional levels.

Deadline: September 30, 2007

The National Association of Environmental Professionals' (NAEP) Awards Committee is soliciting nominations from select persons and organizations for the President's and the National Environmental Excellence Awards. The primary goal of this program is to recognize the variety of existing accomplishments and excellence provided by environmental practitioners in adhering to the principles of NAEP.

Deadline: September 21, 2007

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC)- an independent policy committee that provides advice to EPA air issues- are now accepting applications for the Eighth Annual Clean Air Excellence Awards program.

Deadline: Rolling

The Draper Richards Foundation will award four fellowships providing funding of $100,000 annually for three years to entrepreneurs starting new nonprofit organizations in the United States. The foundation will accept proposals for a variety of public service areas, including, but not limited to, education, youth and families, the environment, arts, health, and community and economic development.

Deadline: Rolling

Changing The Present, which helps visitors find donation opportunities, is offering a free enhanced listing to nonprofits.

Deadline: Rolling

Applications for training and technical-assistance funds from the Environmental Support Center to strengthen nonprofit environmental organizations in areas including fund raising, organizational development, and planning. Grants range from $3,500 to 5,000. Applicants may be regional, statewide, or local nonprofit organizations serving low-income or minority constituencies that have environmental issues as a significant part of the organization's agenda.

Deadline: October 13, 2007 (extended deadline)

The Forest Service's national cost-share grants program, under the direction of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC), just posted this year's grant guidelines. The deadline for pre-proposals is September 13th.

Deadline: October 16, 2007

With the support of the State Farm Companies Foundation, Youth Service America is offering the annual State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States and in Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario, Canada. These grants of up to $1,000 support youth (ages 5-25), teachers, or school-based service-learning coordinators in implementing service-learning projects that address an important issue in their communities.

Deadline: October 26, 2007

The Pulling Together Initiative, a program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), supports nonprofit organizations and government agencies interested in managing invasive and noxious plant species through the formation of local Weed Management Area (WMA) partnerships. These partnerships engage federal resource agencies, state and local governments, private landowners, and other interested parties in developing long-term weed management projects within the scope of an integrated pest management strategy.

Deadline: November 1, 2007

The Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are requesting proposals to help foster interpretive, education, and visitor initiatives that incorporate history and historic sites into the National Wildlife Refuge System's mission. The National Wildlife Refuge System Preserve America Grant program seeks to protect historic sites, integrate history into refuge interpretive and education programs, and build partnerships with communities and organizations interested in supporting refuge programs.

Deadline: September 19, 2007

Foster's Community Grants, a program of the Foster's Group, a global company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, provides support to nonprofit organizations in the United States, Canada, and Australia for community-building projects. Grants are provided in the following focus areas: wellness, including both physical and mental health; culture, including artistic, sporting, and educational activities; and the environment, including all aspects of the natural environment.

Deadline: October 24, 2007

The Beldon Fund seeks to build a national consensus to achieve and sustain a healthy planet by supporting nonprofit advocacy organizations. Proposals for this program do not need to be tied to any particular issue, but targeted issues must have the potential to build active public support for the environment.

Deadline: October 15, 2007

Nominate your hero for the 6th Annual Volvo for life Awards. Nominations are open to U.S. citizens who have made a valuable contribution to society in the areas of safety, quality of life, or the environment. Category winners will receive $100,000 to a charity of their choices, a trip to the final awards ceremony, and a starring role in a Volvo for life Awards hero documentary.

Deadline: September 10, 2007

The Institute for Conservation Leadership (ICL) serves a wide variety of local, state, regional, and national environmental organizations across North America. Leading From Within, a five-month ICL program, is designed to strengthen participants' leadership skills and increase their effectiveness as leaders.

Deadline: October 3, 2007

The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy is accepting applications for the Excellence in Corporate Philanthropy Awards, which are presented annually to companies demonstrating outstanding CEO leadership, innovation, dedication to measurement, and partnership in corporate philanthropy. The awards are presented to two corporations - one in the large company category (revenues exceeding $3 billion) and one in the small company category (revenues of $3 billion or less).

Deadline: August 20, 2007

In partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, the Alliance for Community Trees is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support NeighborWoods investments in your community. NeighborWoods is a nationwide initiative that engages the public in meaningful hands-on action to produce tangible improvements to community health through tree planting and stewardship.

Deadline: various

Evergreen seeks to bring nature to cities throughout Canada through naturalization projects, including urban forestry issues. Evergreen motivates people to create and sustain healthy, natural outdoor spaces, and gives them the practical tools to be successful.

Deadline: Rolling

ThinkHost, Inc. is a progressive principles-based web hosting company powered by 100% renewable energy. ThinkHost is offering free earth-friendly web hosting packages to progressive nonprofit organizations whose primary focus is on the environment, grassroots democracy, peace, social/economic justice, or human rights.

Deadlines: September 30, 2007 and March 31, 2008

Hamburger Helper, a General Mills company, has announced a call for entries for the 2008 "My Hometown Helper" grant program, a nationwide initiative designed to lend a "helping hand" to local groups making a difference in their community.

Deadline: Rolling

The Foundation funds proposals in these areas: Meeting Basic Needs, Disabilities, Older Adults, Health, Hunger, Building Self-Sufficiency, Workforce Development, Education, Children, Youth and Family Issues, Homelessness, and Addictions. The Foundation provides support for programs and direct services (including general operating grants) and capital projects that assist financially disadvantaged individuals primarily located in Maryland, Hawaii, Northeast Pennsylvania, New York, Israel and the Former Soviet Union.

Deadline: October 1, 2007

YouthPower Grants, offered by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and Youth Service America, provide support for service projects led by youth in foster care and youth who have recently transitioned out of foster care. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for planning and implementing youth-led service projects as part of Global Youth Service Day on April 25-27, 2008.

By Brennen Jensen

New York (August 10, 2007)- The Rockefeller Foundation, in New York, has pledged $70-million to help cities and towns around the world prepare for the potentially damaging effects of global climate change. The five-year Initiative on Climate Change Resilience will have a special emphasis on helping poor areas develop strategies to confront the issue and the potential for increased flooding, severe droughts, and the spread of infectious diseases, such as malaria and cholera.

Deadline: September 14, 2007

In 2001, the Land Trust Alliance, in partnership with the State of New York, developed an initiative to secure annual appropriations from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) to strengthen New York land trust community and dramatically accelerate the pace of private land conservation across the state. This initiative blossomed into an innovative public-private initiative known as the New York State Conservation Partnership Program (NYSCPP). Through this program, Alliance-member land trusts operating in New York State are eligible to receive competitive matching investments in four categories: Conservation Capacity & Excellence Grants, Conservation Catalyst Grants, Conservation Transaction Grants, and Professional Development Grants.

Deadline: April 30 or October 31, 2007

GreenWorks! is the service-learning, community action program of Project Learning Tree (PLT) that partners PLT educators, students, and communities in environmental neighborhood improvement projects. GreenWorks! blends service activities with the academic curriculum and addresses real community needs as students learn through active engagement.

Deadline: First week of each month

Green Communities now offers Community Trees Grants, in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, to affordable housing developers to strategically incorporate trees into their site plans. The Home Depot Foundation's Community Trees Program focuses on the remarkable economic, social, and environmental contributions trees make to communities.

Deadline: August 30, 2007

Applications are now available for the Department of Natural Resource's (DNR) Community Forestry Grant (CFG) program. These grants are funded through the USDA Forest Service, State and Private Forestry Program.

Deadline: Rolling

The McLean Foundation supports organizations throughout Canada . Areas of interest include education, conservation, health, welfare, and the arts, including music, theatre, and visual arts. The Foundation places particular emphasis on projects showing promise of general social benefit but which may initially lack broad public appeal.

Deadline: Rolling

Cadbury Schweppes focuses its charitable giving on the areas of education and enterprise, health and welfare, and the environment in communities in which the company has a presence. Cadbury's investment can be a mixture of money, the time and skills of its people, and gifts in kind. In addition, the Cadbury Schweppes Foundation supports community projects in communities where Cadbury has a presence.

Deadline: Rolling

The Tiffany & Co. Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to the education and preservation of the arts and environmental conservation. The mission of the Foundation's Environment Program is to support organizations that focus on the conservation of natural resources in the areas of responsible mining, coral reef conservation, and land protection. An additional focus is on the preservation and conservation of national cultural treasures.

Deadline: November 15, 2007

The American Management Association (AMA), in collaboration with the Leader to Leader Institute, offers the AMA Scholarship Program to assist the social sector nonprofit organizations in developing the strong leaders today who will lead the organizations of the future. The program is designed to provide nonprofit leaders with an opportunity to interact with peers across the sectors and develop practical skills they can apply immediately within their organizations.

Deadline: August 31, 2007

The Alabama Power Foundation now is accepting applications for grants up to $2,000 to buy trees for planting by local governments, community groups, and others. The foundation is working with the Alabama Urban Forestry Association in accepting applications for the 2007 Community Forestry Program.

Deadline: August 31, 2007

Enterprise announces grant funds of up to $50,000 per project now available for developers committed to providing green affordable housing. Grant guidelines and an application are available at their website. Grant awards are expected to be made by November 2007.

Deadline: Rolling

The State Farm Companies Grants Program is committed to meeting the needs of company communities in the U.S. and Canada. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies working in the areas of safety, community development, and education.

Deadline: September 30, 2007

A new DNR grant program called "Putting Trees to Work" now allows Indiana cities, towns, and 501c3 non-profits to apply for funds to purchase and plant trees in areas where they can benefit an area most.

Deadline: Rolling

The Aga Khan Foundation seeks to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development. Major areas of interest include health, education, rural development, civil society, and the environment. The Foundation's international geographical spread includes the United States.

Deadline: July 27, 2007

The Delaware Estuary Watershed Grants Program provides support to organizations working on a local level to protect and improve watersheds in the estuary while building citizen-based resource stewardship. The mission of the program is to address the health and living resources of the three states that share the land and water of the estuary -- Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.

Deadlines: July 13, 2007 and December 7, 2007

The Chesapeake Bay Trust has announced the 2007-08 Stewardship Grants Program and the new 2007-08 Environmental Education Grants Program. The purpose of the programs is to engage Maryland citizens (Stewardship Grants Program) and students (Environmental Education Grants Program) in activities that raise public awareness and participation in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers.

Deadline: August 1, 2007

The Goodrich Corporation Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in company communities throughout the U.S. The Foundation's areas of interest include education, arts and culture, civic and community affairs, and health and human services.

Deadline: August 15, 2007

U.S. Cellular is accepting applications for support from nonprofit organizations. U.S. Cellular focuses its support on programs that serve economically disadvantaged youth, families, and seniors in the communities where the company does business. Although there are no maximum grant limits, awards generally range between $5,000 and $35,000.

Deadline: August 13, 2007

Applications for the Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation are now being accepted. Three nonprofit organizations will be recognized for innovative existing programs that have made a difference in the lives of the people they serve.

Deadline: August 31, 2007

The Patagonia Environmental Grant Program provides support for environmental work to small, grassroots activist organizations with direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect our environment.

Deadline: August 8, 2007

The Case Foundation has announced a new program to involve the public more in its grant making. The foundation, created by Steve Case, the founder of America Online, and his wife, Jean, will solicit individuals and small nonprofit groups for ideas on improving their neighborhoods.

Deadline: Rolling

The PepsiCo Foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout the United States in communities where company employees live and work. While the Foundation generally prefers to invest in local U.S. communities where PepsiCo has a presence, international programs are also funded.

Deadline: September 1, 2007

The mission of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is to sustain, restore, and enhance the nations fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats. Through its Keystone Initiatives Grants Program, the Foundation awards matching grants in the categories of bird conservation, fish conservation, marine and coastal conservation, and wildlife and habitat conservation.

Deadline: August 13, 2007

The CS Fund and Warsh/Mott Legacy are private foundations that are dedicated to preserving biodiversity, defending democracy, preventing the commodification of life, and protecting human and environmental health.

Deadline: Rolling

Nominations for the sixth annual Volvo for Life Awards are currently being accepted online. The Awards honor American heroes - ordinary people who act with conscience, care, and character to help others in need. There are three distinct categories for which individuals can be nominated: Safety, Quality of Life, and Environment.

Deadline: August 3, 2007

The Staples Foundation for Education is accepting applications for its second 2007 funding cycle. The Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support or provide job skills training and/or education for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. The goal of this support is to positively impact the grantees' communities on a daily basis.

Deadline: September 30, 2007

The Norfolk Southern Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that focus on educational, cultural, environmental, and economic development opportunities within the region served by Norfolk Southern, primarily in the Eastern and Central states. (A system map of Norfolk Southern Railway system is available on their website.)

Deadline: November 1, 2007

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Urban and Community Forestry Program, in collaboration with the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA), is offering competitive 75-25 matching grants to municipalities and nonprofit organizations working in environmental justice (EJ) communities in Massachusetts.

Deadline: Rolling

The Chesapeake Bay Trust's mini-grants program provides grants of up to $5,000 each for projects that address one or more of the trust's grantmaking priorities. The majority of mini-grant applications are submitted by schools for field experiences and on-the-ground student service projects. However, organizations and agencies may also submit grants for small projects and public-awareness initiatives. Groups working in Maryland's portions of the Chesapeake Bay and Youghiogheny River watersheds may apply for funding through this program.

Deadline: September 1, 2007 (Pre-proposals)

The ConocoPhillips SPIRIT of Conservation Migratory Bird Program provides funding through a competitive application process for projects that benefit migratory birds and their habitats. Priority will be given to projects that protect or improve management of habitats for migratory birds; result in restoration of habitat through tree or other plantings; benefit declining, threatened, or endangered species at the state or federal level; produce measurable benefits to these species that enhance their recovery; and provide opportunities for employee participation and volunteerism.

Deadline: September 30, 2007

The mission of the William C. Kenney Watershed Protection Foundation is to protect and restore watersheds in the Western United States, including locations in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Deadline: August 1, 2007

The Hadassah Foundation is dedicated to refocusing the priorities of the Jewish community through innovative and creative funding for women and girls in the United States and Israel.

Deadline: Rolling

The Home Depot Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the communities where company associates live and work throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Foundation is dedicated to creating healthy, livable communities through two grant programs.

Deadline: July 13, 2007

The USDA Forest Service is offering a one-time grant opportunity to highlight examples of landscape-scale partnerships involving forest restoration and the use of woody biomass. Funding will be provided to support 10-12 projects, which demonstrate working partnerships among Conservation Districts, Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Councils, State Foresters, local government, and community-based groups. Funding will support and capture successful projects and actions completed by the applicants to advance a shared vision of forest restoration and the many uses and benefits of woody biomass utilization.

Deadline: June 29, 2007

This USDA Forest Service- State and Private Forestry program is available to provide financial assistance to State Foresters to accelerate the adoption of woody biomass as an alternative energy source, with an initial focus on public facilities and institutions. Funding will support the development of project(s) and help jump-start a statewide program that implements wood to energy technology.

Deadline: July 15, 2007

The mission of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is to transform lives and strengthen communities by fostering innovation, creating knowledge, and promoting social progress. The Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations located in, or serving populations of, the Pacific Northwest, including Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Deadline: Quarterly

The Norcross Wildlife Foundation provides support to local grassroots organizations throughout the United States that work to protect wild land. Priority is given to organizations that have difficulty raising the modest funds they need to do their critical work in the trenches of environmental conservation.

Deadline: June 30, 2007

The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications for its second round of 2007 funding. The Foundation is interested in funding innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work to solve environmental problems in their communities. Grants ranging from $250 and $2,500 are provided to eligible nonprofit organizations to support projects that promote understanding of environmental issues through hands-on involvement of children and young adults ages 6-18.

Deadline: Rolling

The Oak Hill Fund was established to promote the well-being of mankind through effective and inspiring grantmaking. The Fund's Environmentally Sustainable Affordable Design (ESAD) program encourages the incorporation of the principle of sustainable development into the design of affordable construction, with a primary focus on residential housing.

July 17, 2007
Washington, DC

Dr. Frances Kuo, Ph.D., Director, Landscape and Human Health Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will discuss the links between natural features of the environment and human health, particularly the impacts of urban greenspace on both individual mental health and healthy neighborhood functioning.

Deadline: Rolling

The Rohm and Haas Company Contributions Program's primary focus is to improve the quality of life in Rohm and Haas communities worldwide. In company communities in the United States and Canada, the focus is on the following issues: K-12 science and math education, the environment, civic and community programs, and arts and culture.

Deadline: September 2007

The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others supports grassroots nonprofit organizations in the United States and Puerto Rico serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Specific projects and programs addressing health, education, and social service needs are the Foundation's priority.

Deadline: June 29, 2007

The Neighborhood Builders program provides general operating support grants of up to $200,000 to two nonprofit organizations in each of the bank's 44 U.S. markets. While Neighborhood Builders recognizes outstanding organizations, the Local Heroes program honors the exceptional work of up to five individuals in each of the bank's markets.

Deadline: August 15, 2007

The Union Pacific Foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofit 501c3 organizations based in communities served by Union Pacific Railroad. Municipalities located on Union Pacific lines may apply for one-time programs/projects provided the program/project benefits the entire community.

Deadline: May 11, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) is now accepting applications for the 2007 Healthy Communities Grant Program. The program works directly with communities to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health and improve the quality of life.

Deadline: Rolling

Best Buy has a consumer electronics recycling grant program to help increase recycling opportunities available in communities across the United States. The program will provide two streams of grants: the first will provide support for events hosted by 501c3 nonprofit organizations; the second will support events hosted by other organizations in cities and townships across the country (e.g., cities, counties, public-private partnerships).

Deadline: July 27, 2007

The National Forest Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established by Congress to support the USDA Forest Service in its management of the nation's forests and grasslands. The Foundation's Matching Awards Program (MAP) encourages community involvement in the stewardship of national forest lands through the formation of goal-oriented partnerships.

Deadline: May 31, 2007

The goal of the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE) Grant Programs is to provide support for research and technology transfer projects that are in keeping with the TREE Fund's mission and priorities as well as addressing topics that have the potential of benefiting the everyday work of arborists.

Deadline: June 1, 2007

BridgeBuilders Foundation is accepting applications from small, community-based nonprofits that are working to build bridges among groups of people that differ with respect to age, gender, economic resources, and physical or mental ability. Priority is given to projects that actively promote social, economic, and environmental justice, especially those initiated by young people and those that address the needs of minority and low-income youth.

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Deadline: June 30, 2007

Archer Daniels Midland Company, an agricultural processing company headquartered in Decatur, Illinois, has announced a call for applications for its 2007 Community Partnership Grant program.

Deadline: June 15, 2007

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is soliciting applications from nonprofit organizations and schools interested in initiating The Nature of Learning in their communities. The Nature of Learning is the National Wildlife Refuge Systems community-based environmental education program that seeks to use refuges as outdoor classrooms in order to promote a greater understanding of local conservation issues.

Deadline: TBA

The New York-based Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has announced it will set up a $100 million Climate Change Initiative to pay for five years of research into global warming. The Initiative will award monies to nonprofit groups, research institutions and universities to study the best policies and technologies that will help build a "clean-energy economy."

Deadline: May 31, 2007

The Target Corporation Store Grants support nonprofit organizations in the communities where the company's stores are located. (There are currently stores in every state except Alaska, Hawaii, and Vermont.)

Deadline: June 1, 2007

The Kodak American Greenways Awards Program, administered by the Conservation Fund, provides small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America. In general, grants can be used for all appropriate expenses needed to complete a greenway project, including planning, technical assistance, and implementation costs.

Deadline: June 1, 2007

The Foundation for the Improvement of Justice works to improve local, state, and federal systems of justice by rewarding the accomplishments of innovative programs throughout the United States. Each year, awards of $10,000 are provided to ten nominees for justice-related programs that have proven to be effective and can serve as models for others.

Deadline: March 30, 2007

The purpose of the Awards of Excellence for Affordable Housing Built Responsibly program is to identify, recognize and showcase the outstanding work of nonprofit housing developers who have successfully combined affordability with healthy, sustainable measures in the design and construction of housing.

Deadline: May 4, 2007

Through this award, MetLife and Enterprise will recognize green affordable housing developers who build sustainable affordable housing, and who recognize the importance of green design in the creation of successful housing systems. The awards are open to 501c3 community-based or regional nonprofit organizations and Tribes/Tribally Designated Housing Entities.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the FedEx Social Responsibility Program is to support the communities the company serves through financial contributions, in-kind shipping services, and employee volunteers. The company's core giving areas include: Emergency and Disaster Relief, Pedestrian and Child Safety, Education, and Health and Human Services.

Deadlines: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1, & Nov. 1, 2007

The GE Healthcare Charitable Giving Program provides support to nonprofit organizations in the United States that focus on youth education and/or promote healthy lives. Grants target national and regional organizations, as well as local organizations in communities with company facilities.

Deadlines: May 15 & Nov. 15, 2007

The Social Justice Grant Fund, a program of Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, supports nonprofit organizations that address the basic causes of injustice and promote self-help and empowerment at local, national, or international levels.

Deadline: April 3, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for the sixth annual National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. This competition is open to public-sector entities that have used smart growth principles to improve communities environmentally, socially, and economically.

Deadline: May 15, 2007

A program of the Earth Island Institute, the Brower Youth Award is an annual national award that recognizes six young people for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy.

Deadline: Rolling

The Wells Fargo Charitable Contributions Program is committed to improving the local communities served by the bank, primarily in the Midwest and Western regions, through grants and volunteer activities. Specific areas of interest vary from state to state; however, Wells Fargo generally supports nonprofit organizations that focus on the following categories: community development, education, human services, and arts and culture.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation is to promote a sustainable and just social and natural system. The Foundation provides support to grassroots organizations nationwide through several grantmaking programs.

Deadline: March 9, 2007

Entergy is accepting applications for its eighth annual Environmental Stewardship Grant program. This year the program will award grants totaling $250,000. The program provides support to community-based projects that address energy efficiency and provide sustainable solutions that preserve the environment.

Deadline: April 27 and November 2, 2007

The Fund for Wild Nature provides "small grants to small groups who get things done." The fund provides money for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity.

Deadline: April 30, 2007

International Paper, in partnership with the Conservation Fund, annually honors the conservation accomplishments of two individuals. The Conservation Partnership Award recognizes an individual who has achieved significant results in the protection of habitat through a cooperative relationship with a business or company.

Deadline: April 20, 2007

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of $375,000 to be awarded through the Conservation Innovative Grant (CIG) program in California.

Deadline: April 2, 2007

The Chesapeake Bay Small Watershed Grants Program provides grants to organizations and local governments working on a local level to protect and improve watersheds in the Chesapeake Bay basin, while building citizen-based resource stewardship. The purpose of the program is to support protection and restoration actions that contribute to restoring healthy waters, habitat, and living resources of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. The program is administered by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in cooperation with the Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay Program.

Deadlines: April 6, August 3, and December 7, 2007

The mission of the Staples Foundation for Learning is to fund programs that provide job skills and/or education for all people, with special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Guided by this mission, the Foundation seeks to support causes that teach, train, and inspire people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds.

Deadline: July 10, 2007

The Local Initiative Funding Partners Program (LIFP), a partnership program between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and local grantmakers, funds promising, original projects to significantly improve the health of vulnerable people in their communities. Through LIFP, a local grantmaker proposes a funding partnership with RWJF to support a community-based project that focuses on the health or healthcare problems of people who are not reached by traditional health and social services or for whom existing systems are fragmented and insufficient.

Deadline: March 16, 2007

California Breathing has announced their invitation for community-based organizations to submit a proposal to reduce asthma disparities in African-American communities in California. Although asthma affects all Californians, low-income populations, African-Americans experience substantially higher rates of deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency room visits due to asthma.

Deadline: April 9, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of funds and solicits proposals for financial assistance to eligible entities through the Community for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program.

Deadline: March 16, 2007

The USDA Forest Service has announced a call for proposals for the agency's "More Kids in the Woods" initiative. This is not a traditional grant application but could be an opportunity for significant support.

Deadline: Various

The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, Bank of America's signature philanthropic program, focuses on developing relationships with and investing in strong nonprofits/charitable organizations with great leaders. The program offers leadership training and general operating support for growing nonprofits, recognizes a community's local heroes, and embraces the next generation of student leaders. The program is offered in Bank of America's forty-four markets.

Deadline: April 15 and October 15 annually

Northeast Utilities' Environmental Community Grant Program is designed to fund local community and grassroots environmental projects in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. The ECGP grant, excluding any internal funding provided by the requesting organization, should fully fund the project. Projects utilizing funding through other outside sources will not be considered for the program.

Deadline: March 9, 2007

The National Association of Counties, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Southern Company, are pleased to solicit applications for the Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program.

Deadline: Rolling

The Annenberg Foundation exists to advance the public well-being through improved communication. As the principal means of achieving its goal, the Foundation encourages the development of more effective ways to share ideas and knowledge. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on the following four major program areas: education and youth development; arts and culture; civic, community, and the environment; and health and human services.

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the Educational Foundation of America is to improve individual lives and their surroundings through education and awareness, in hopes of bettering humanity and the world we inhabit.

Deadline: March 30, 2007

ReZoom.com is awarding over $200,000 to more than 20 charities across the nation. They are accepting nominations of charities making a difference in their communities and throughout the world, who inspire others to get involved.

Deadline: Rolling

To encourage innovative solutions to community problems, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing $3.2 million in Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a global association of the world's leading social entrepreneurs. Ashoka will select 15 promising social entrepreneurs in the U.S. communities where the Knight Foundation serves as a funder and elect them to the global Ashoka fellowship.

Deadline: March 9, 2007

This Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program supports projects that use integrated, collaborative, or community-based approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions or prevent pollution by promoting the availability of renewable energy, promoting the efficient use of existing energy sources, or sequestering carbon.

Deadline is March 23, 2007

A+ for Energy, a program developed by BP America, will award grants to preK-12 teachers for innovative classroom, after-school, extra-curricular, or summer projects focused on energy and/or energy conservation.

Deadline: February 16, 2007

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging citizens in Region 9 (CA, AZ, NV, HI, and the Pacific Islands) to nominate a friend, peer, or organization for this year's Environmental Awards program. The program, now in its ninth year, seeks to recognize individuals and groups outside the EPA who made significant contributions to improve the environment in the year 2006.

Deadline: March 12, 2007

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is now accepting nominations for its annual Community Sustainability Awards program. The program honors creative contributions to professional local government management and increases public awareness of the value of professional management to the quality of life in our communities. Award recipients will be recognized during ICMA's 93rd Annual Conference, which will be held in Pittsburgh, October 7-10, 2007.

Deadline: March 16, 2007

Kaiser Permanente has announced their Diablo Area 2007 Community Benefit Grant Program. Grants range from $3,000 to $40,000.

Deadline: February 16, 2007

Community organizations working on environmental protection at the grassroots level can apply for paid summer interns who have been trained in science, engineering, management, education, and policy-related projects at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Deadline: March 8, 2007

The Development, Community, and Environment Division in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation is accepting applications for the SmartGrowth Implementation Assistance program. Through this program, a team of multidisciplinary experts will provide free technical assistance to communities, regions, or states that want to develop in ways that meet environmental and other local or regional goals.

Deadline: February 15, 2007

The USDA Forest Service Wood Education and Resource Center is currently accepting proposals for federal fiscal year 2007.

Eligible organizations include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, higher education institutions, and tribes. There will be approximately $1 million available for projects. The final dollar amount will be determined once the Forest Service receives its official budget for fiscal year 2007. The average grant is anticipated to be $50,000 but may vary from $10,000 to $100,000 per project. Each project will require a one-to-one match of nonfederal funds.

Deadline: February 23, 2007

The Metlife Foundation Community-Police Partnerships Awards program recognizes, sustains, and shares the work of innovative partnerships between community groups and police to promote neighborhood safety and revitalization. Through the Neighborhood Revitalization Awards category, six awards ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 each will recognize collaborations between community groups and police that yield crime reduction as well as economic development outcomes, such as real estate development, business attraction, and job growth.

The USDA Farm Service Agency's (FSA) 2005 Hurricanes Tree Assistance Program (TAP), authorized by the Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 (the ACT), provides payments to eligible owners of commercially grown Christmas trees, ornamental trees, nursery trees, potted trees, bushes (including shrubs), and vines that were lost or damaged because of 2005 hurricanes Katrina, Ophelia, Rita, or Wilma.

Deadline: Rolling

The Xerox FreeColorPrinters program empowers all your efforts with the impact of color that gets you noticed. Thousands of small businesses, schools, religious institutions, and non-profit organizations have already benefited from adding Xerox color for free.

Deadline: January 31, 2007

Zone VI of the Garden Club of America has recently established a national fellowship in urban forestry for qualified U.S. students. This is the second year of the fellowship and applications will again be reviewed by a selection committee at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University composed of practicing urban forestry scientists and professionals. Final selection is endorsed by the Garden Club of America. With this fellowship, the Garden Club of America seeks to forward their goal of advancing our knowledge of urban forests and increasing the number of scientists in the field of urban forestry.

Deadline: April 6, 2007, and September 7, 2007

The National Forest Foundation established the Community Assistance Program (CAP) to promote the creation of locally based forest partnerships that seek to build ecological, social, and economic sustainability. The program is focused on providing start-up and capacity-building assistance for grassroots community groups engaged in community forest management and conservations issues within National Forests and Grasslands and/or private lands adjacent to/impacting National Forests and Grasslands.

Deadline: January 24, 2007

Youth Service America and Disney are offering Disney Minnie Grants to youth across the globe. These grants of $500 each support youth (ages 5-14) in planning and implementing service projects in their community. Teachers, older youth (15-25), youth-leaders, and youth-serving organizations are also eligible to apply, provided that they engage younger youth (5-14) in planning and implementing the service event.

Deadline: March 9, 2007

The National Association of Counties, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Southern Company, are now soliciting applications for the Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program. The Five-Star Restoration Program provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to support community-based wetland, riparian, and coastal habitat restoration projects that build diverse partnerships and foster local natural resource stewardship through education, outreach and training activities. Wetlands help our communities protect themselves against devastating floods, improve local water quality and provide critical wildlife habitat.

Quarterly (next February 1, 2007)

The mission of the Tiger Woods Foundation is to empower young people to reach their highest potential by initiating and supporting community-based programs that promote the health, education, and welfare of America's children.

February 1, 2007

The goal of the General Mills Champions for Healthy Kids initiative, a partnership of the General Mills Foundation, the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President's Challenge, is to encourage communities in the United States to improve the eating and physical activity patterns of young people.

Deadline: January 15, 2007

The Corps Network, in cooperation with the Corporation for National and Community Service, is offering mini-grants to support service projects as part of the 21st anniversary of the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday (January 15, 2007). These mini-grants will support service activities designed to alleviate conditions of poverty in communities and engage disadvantaged youth.

Deadline: December 8, 2006

The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Conference of Mayors, recently announced the opening of the application period for the Second Annual Awards of Excellence for Community Trees. The Home Depot Foundation believes that the urban forest is one of the essential building blocks for healthy, livable communities impacting our social, environmental, economic and overall well being. In addition, we strongly believe that the simple act of planting a tree has the power to be the catalyst for significant ecological improvements and profound community change.

Deadline: Rolling (preference to early calendar year)

The Citigroup Foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S., and internationally, with emphasis on locations where Citigroup companies do business. Citigroup's family of companies includes Citibank, CitiFinancial, and Smith Barney. The Foundation primarily provides grants and technical expertise to organizations that help people improve their lives, businesses grow, and communities prosper.

Deadline: Rolling

The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education by supporting innovative programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. The Foundation places priority on systemic math and science programs that are broad in scope and incorporate interdisciplinary curricula, "real-world" classroom applications and high student expectations; creative programs which develop the potential of students and/or teachers; and cost-effective programs that possess a high potential for success and low duplication of effort.

Deadline: Rolling

The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation provides grants to solve social and environmental problems at home and around the world. The Foundation's Environment Program works to respond to some of the most significant environmental challenges of our time.

Deadline: December 11, 2006

LogoBee's Nonprofit Logo Design Makeover is a contest that offers logo design services free of charge to selected U.S. nonprofit organizations. Company representatives will select at least three organizations from all qualified entries to receive LogoBee's Golden Logo Design Package, which has a retail value of $425.

Deadline: January 15, 2007

"Create Your Legacy" is a grant program, offered by Ameriquest Mortgage Company and its affiliate AMC Mortgage Services, that encourages young people to develop projects to improve their after-school program and their neighborhood. Grants will support youth-driven community improvement and beautification projects. $1 million will be awarded each year to 75 projects nationwide. (Editor's note: tree groups could partner with after-school groups to fit this grant program.)

Deadline: December 6, 2006 (one day only)

For just 24 hours on December 6, 2006, nonprofit organizations and public libraries can order free anti-spam desktop software, donated by Mailshell, at TechSoup Stock. This special offer is part of the 4th annual "Stop Spam Today" campaign.

Deadlines: January 15 and July 1, 2007

Global ReLeaf, a program of American Forests (the nation's oldest nonprofit citizens' conservation organization), is offering annual grants towards tree planting projects. They are currently accepting tree planting project proposals for 2007.

Deadline: Rolling

Frito Lay is making America a little greener by helping to plant 100,000 new trees. 75,000 trees will be planted in a National Forest; the other 25,000 seedlings are being given away to nonprofit organizations!

Deadline: Rolling

The mission of the ConAgra Foods Foundation is to improve the quality of life in communities where company employees work and live. ConAgra Foods is a multi-faceted company operating in many communities across the United States.

Deadline: January 15, 2007

The Abelard Foundation West, a member of the Common Counsel consortium of foundations, provides progressive funding to nonprofit organizations in the Northern Rockies, the Great Basin, the Northwest, the Southwest, and California.

Deadline: December 15, 2006

The PacifiCorp Foundation supports nonprofit organizations located in communities in the Pacific Northwest where PacifiCorp has a significant presence, including locations in Northern California, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. (A map of the PacifiCorp service area is available on the company's website.)

Deadline: November 29, 2006

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration offers this program to create a more environmentally literate citizenry. Support is provided in the categories of Free-Choice Leaning and Formal K-12 Education.

Deadline: Rolling

Kaiser Permanente provides support to nonprofit organizations that focus on community health in the regions the company serves, including specific geographic areas in California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland/Virginia/DC, Ohio, and Oregon. There is limited support for national organizations that address the company's priorities.

Deadline: Rolling

The Wallace Genetic Foundation is committed to funding a variety of interests including agricultural research, preservation of farmland, ecology, conservation, and sustainable development.

Deadline: January 15, 2007

FamilyFun, in partnership with Disney, is offering the FamilyFun Volunteers Program, which recognizes U.S. families that volunteer together to benefit others or improve the community or world.

Deadline: Rolling

Free internet services and incorporation assistance for nonprofit organizations.

Deadline: Rolling

The Bank of the West Charitable Contributions Program is committed to improving the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents in the communities served by the bank in select states.

Deadline: Rolling

The Surdna Foundation is interested in fostering entrepreneurial programs throughout the U.S. that offer viable solutions to difficult systemic problems.

Deadline: November 17, 2006

The Wildlife Conservation Society is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) for grants under its newly created Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund. Made possible through the generosity of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, the Wildlife Action Opportunities Fund will distribute $2 million over the next two years to support 501c3 nonprofit organizations working to implement State Wildlife Action Plans in any of the 50 states or six U.S. territories. A second RFP for year two of the program will be announced in 2007.

Deadline: Rolling

The Dominion Foundation supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the economic, physical, and social health of the communities served by Dominion's gas companies in the states of Alabama, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Deadlines: January 1 and July 1, annually

The PacifiCare Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of the lives of the disadvantaged or underserved in areas where PacifiCare Health Systems does business, including communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, and Washington State.

Deadline: December 1, 2006

The North American Wetlands Conservation Act Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act.

Deadline: November 15, 2006

Healthy School Communities, a program of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), is providing grants for collaborative school and community programs that create healthy schools. This program is part of a multiyear plan to shift public dialogue about education from an academic focus to a whole child approach that encompasses all factors required for successful learning.

Deadline: January 8, 2007

Grantmaking foundations often support innovative solutions to societal issues, enhancing the common good in every corner of the world. Believing that extraordinary efforts deserve widespread recognition, the Council on Foundations has announced the creation of the Critical Impact Awards. This award program will honor grant-funded projects that have had a demonstrated impact on the common good, locally, nationally, and/or globally, and that can serve as models for others in philanthropy. Nominations are especially encouraged that address the four issue areas that will be highlighted at the Council's 2007 conferences: poverty, public health, environment, and disaster preparedness.

The Albertsons Corporate Contributions Program primarily supports nonprofit organizations and schools in the communities that the company serves. The company's charitable support is focused in the following areas: hunger relief, health and nutrition, environmental stewardship, and education and youth development. Preference is given to requests that offer volunteerism opportunities for company employees.

Deadline: December 1, 2006

The Give Back to Grow Awards, offered by the Scotts Company, honors individuals who take pride in giving back to their communities through gardening. The awards provide support for and promote participation in gardening that grows community pride.

Deadline: Rolling

The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. The goals of the Foundation are to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. The Foundation works mainly by making grants or loans through three major program areas: Asset Building and Community Development; Peace and Social Justice; and Knowledge, Creativity, and Freedom. Support is generally directed to activities that are likely to have wide effect rather than local programs with limited scope. Letters of inquiry are considered throughout the year.

Deadlines: January 15 and July 1, 2007

Global ReLeaf, a program of American Forests (the nation's oldest nonprofit citizens' conservation organization), is accepting rural tree seedling planting project proposals for 2007.

Deadline: November 15, 2006

The Targeted Watersheds Grant Program (TWG) promotes successful community-based approaches and management techniques to protect and restore the nation's waters. The program is an integral approach to the Agency's watershed approach to clean water by providing assistance to watershed groups and service provider organizations working to protect and restore watersheds valued for fishing, swimming, drinking and other important uses.

Deadline: December 31, 2006

CyberAlert, an online media monitoring company, has announced that, for the fourth consecutive year, the company will award a minimum of ten public relations grants to not-for-profit organizations.

Deadline: November 15, 2006

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has announced a call for proposals for the Great Lakes Watershed Restoration Program.

Deadline: November 17, 2006

A call for applications for a national award recognizing leadership in county-wide land conservation programs has been made jointly by the Trust for Public Land and the National Association of Counties. The County Leadership in Conservation Awards recognizes leadership, innovation, and excellence in local land conservation and park creation by county leaders across America.

Deadline: Rolling Monthly Awards Through May 2007

Hamburger Helper, a General Mills food brand, is looking to lend a "helping hand" to neighborhoods across the United States with its "My Hometown Helper" grant program. $15,000 a month will be awarded now through June.

Deadline: October 16, 2006

Youth Service America and the State Farm Companies Foundation are offering the State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant for youth across the United States.

Deadline: November 1, 2006

The American Hiking Society's National Trails Fund is the only privately funded, national grant program dedicated solely to protecting hiking trails. Awards range from $500 to $10,000 per project. Now in its seventh year, the fund has awarded more than $290,000 to 73 grassroots organizations all over the U.S. working to establish, protect, and maintain foot trails in America.

Deadline: December 1, 2006

The Chesapeake Bay Trust is a private, nonprofit grantmaking organization created by the Maryland General Assembly to promote public awareness and participation in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay and its Maryland tributaries.

Deadline: November 1, 2006

The 47-state B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have announced a new partnership to support on-the-ground implementation of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan.

Deadline: Rolling

The Waste Management Charitable Giving Program is committed to making company communities safer, cleaner, and better places to live and work. (Information on company locations is available on the Waste Management website.) One of the primary focus areas of the Charitable Giving Program is the environment. The company is committed to helping provide renewable resources to reduce our nation's dependence on fossil fuels, and to conserving and maintaining wetlands, wildlife habitats and green spaces for people's enjoyment. Support is also provided to environmental education programs, including environmental and science related projects targeted to middle and high school students.

Deadline: November 1, 2006

The National Gardening Association (NGA) supports programs across the United States that actively engage kids in the garden and improve the quality of life for all. NGA's Youth Garden Grants are provided to schools and community organizations with child-centered, outdoor garden programs. K-12 schools, youth groups, community centers, camps, clubs, treatment facilities, and intergenerational groups throughout the United States are eligible to apply. Two hundred programs will receive $250 Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of gardening supplies particular to the needs of their program and an activity package from NGA.

Deadline: September 22, 2006

Thanks to support from The Home Depot Foundation, the USDA Forest Service, and the National Tree Trust, the Alliance for Community Trees is able to offer extra support to make your local NeighborWoods Month events shine. NeighborWoods Month Mini-Grants are a package of professionally designed marketing materials worth $300, plus up to $500 in financial assistance.

Deadline: October 16, 2006

Temper of the Times Foundation promotes the use of standard marketing concepts to increase environmental awareness. Recognizing that organizations working to protect the environment generally have limited access to paid media, the Foundation provides funds to underwrite advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems in the United States.

Deadline: October 31, 2006

Does your organization work with outstanding young volunteers? They deserve recognition and the chance to expand their horizons. Consider partnering with your local school to nominate an outstanding young person for the Prudential Spirit of Community Award.

Deadline: October 31, 2006

The Yves Rocher Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Yves Rocher beauty company, is accepting applications for the Terre de Femmes "Women of the Earth" Awards from the United States. The awards are designed to honor women who make the world a greener place through their actions and programs.

Deadline: November 1, 2006

The Nestle Very Best in Youth Program honors young people who have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a better place.

Deadline: Rolling

The Ben & Jerry's Foundation provides support to nonprofit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States that facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems.

Deadline: September 15, 2006

The mission of the Staples Foundation for Learning is to provide funding to programs that support or provide job skills and/or education for all people, with special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. The goal is to provide grants of up to $25,000 to local nonprofit organizations with programs and services that will positively impact their communities every day.

Deadline: April/May Each Year

Deadline: October 12, 2006

Youth Service America: YouthRising and the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are co-sponsoring the YouthRising grant program. This program will offer grants of $2,000 for projects that engage high-risk and/or gang-involved youth (ages 12-25) in service to their communities.

Deadline: October 31, 2006

School gardens that use organic methods are eligible to enter the Organic School Garden Awards program, sponsored by the Rodale Institute.

Deadline: August 25, 2006

Attention all of you of invasive plant fighters that need money! BASF Corporation is offering grants for invasive weed control. Funding will be non-federal matching funds for herbicide programs targeting control of terrestrial and/or aquatic invasive plants.

Deadline: September 6, 2006

The Forest Service's national cost-share grants program, under the direction of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC), just posted this year's grant guidelines. The deadline for pre-proposals is September 6th.

Deadline: September 15, 2006

Graffiti Hurts is a community-based graffiti prevention program developed through a partnership between Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and the Sherwin-Williams Company. Graffiti Hurts provides resources to help community leaders assess the graffiti problem, initiate graffiti prevention activities, and educate youth and adults about the impact of graffiti vandalism on neighborhoods.

Deadline: July 24, 2006

New Climate Change Youth Grants for Community Service Projects Set by Youth Service America, Civil Society Institute

Want to recognize the leadership of young conservationists you know?

Kids can receive a $500 grant to implement their project ideas. Winners get to participate in a three-day youth summit in Washington, DC in summer 2007 to brief policy makers.

Grassroots.org offers free Internet and business services to 501c3 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and registered charities in Canada. Maryland Nonprofit members are eligible to receive the enhanced free Internet Services package which includes 150 MB of web hosting file space and 10 mail accounts as well as web design and one year of free domain name registration.

Deadline: August 15, 2006

Open Meadows Foundation provides small grants up to $2,000 for organizations with annual budgets smaller than $150,000. The foundation supports women activists as well as organizations that seek to empower women and girls to lead social change.

Deadline: November 30, 2006

The 2007 SeaWorld/Busch Gardens/Fujifilm Environmental Excellence Awards will recognize the outstanding efforts of students, teachers, and community groups across the United States who are working at the grassroots level to protect and preserve the environment.

Deadlines: July 28 and September 8, 2006

National Forest Foundation provides grants to community organizations that improve forest health on, and near, national forests and grasslands. NFF's MAP and CAP grant programs both emphasize cooperative conservation and engaging the public in collaborative restoration.

Deadline: September 1, 2006 (Pre-proposals)

A partnership between the Shell Oil Company and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the Shell Marine Habitat program provides grants for projects that benefit marine habitat in and around the Gulf of Mexico. The program's project area includes the gulf coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and the gulf coast of Florida from Tampa north and west through the panhandle.

Deadline: July 31, 2006

The FishAmerica Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations such as sporting clubs, civic associations, conservation groups, and state agencies, in the United States and Canada.

Deadline: June 30 and November 1, 2006

Tourism Cares for Tomorrow, the tourism industry's nonprofit organization, awards grants to worthy nonprofit organizations worldwide for conservation or preservation of exceptional cultural, historic, or natural sites.

Deadline: Rolling

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has created a grant program to restore wildlife and habitats damaged by hurricanes. In addition to the damage to the people, society, and economy of the Gulf Coast, last year's hurricanes also impacted the rich biological diversity of the area, imperiling numerous species of fish, birds, mammals, and the habitats upon which they depend.

Deadline: August 15, 2006

The Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation is given each November to three U.S. nonprofit organizations in recognition of an innovative, existing program that has made a difference in the lives of the people it serves. Peter Drucker's definition of innovation -- change that creates a new dimension of performance -- is key to consideration for the award.

Deadline: June 30, 2006

TechSoup (formerly CompuMentor) is a great resource for free and reduced rate software from major vendors like MicroSoft, Intuit, Adobe, and more. All nonprofit organizations are eligible. TechSoup is like shopping online, no lengthy grant proposals needed - just proof of your 501-c-3 status and you are ready to roll. You can buy licenses throughout the year, up to a limit depending on the manufacturer's restrictions. Fees are low - usually just a $10 or $15 stocking fee. The year rolls over on June 30, so now is a great time to order the maximum you need, because you'll start afresh as of July 1.

Deadline: July 10, 2006

Research grant RFPs for the Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program (WHPRP) 2006 are now available through the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). The WHPRP's mission is to develop and disseminate new information and tools to accelerate the conservation of wildlife habitat in the US. The WHPRP sponsors work that is of the highest technical quality and also relevant to the needs of policy makers, administrators, resource managers, practitioners, and landowners.

Deadline: Rolling

Grant requests for under $3,000 can now be made directly through The Home Depot and local stores of The Home Depot through CommUnity Impact Grants and Store Giving and Support.

Deadline: August 15, 2006

Union Pacific Foundation offers grants to community-based organizations that operate in communities served by Union Pacific Railroad.

Deadline: September 1, 2006

Youth Service America and the CivilSociety Institute announce the Red White and Green Climate Change Grant program. The Climate Change Grant is open to all young people in the United States between the ages of 15 and 25 as well as organizations that serve youth between the ages of 15 and 25. Applicants will be expected to develop and implement a service project about climate change that engages their community and candidates running for election in November 2006.

Deadline: October 1, 2006

The Tony Hawk Foundation works to promote high-quality public skateparks in low-income areas throughout the United States.

Deadline: June 16, 2006

To help make it safer to have fun outdoors during the warmer months, the American Academy of Dermatology is offering shade structure grants for schools, park districts, religious institutions, or other nonprofit organizations in need of shade for outdoor locations.

Deadline: Quarterly

The mission of the Captain Planet Foundation is to fund and support hands-on environmental projects for children and youth. The foundation's objective is to encourage innovative programs that empower children and youth around the world to work individually and collectively to solve environmental problems in their neighborhoods and communities. Through environmental education, the foundation believes that children can achieve a better understanding and appreciation of the world in which they live.

Deadline: June 12, 2006

The Gulf Coast Ecological Health and Community Renewal Fund supports community, state, and regional efforts that promote the sustainable and just rebuilding of neighborhoods, cities, and ecosystems throughout the Gulf Coast region, especially in communities that have been historically disenfranchised due to race, class, gender, and/or immigration status.

Deadline: August 31, 2006

Patagonia, the outdoor clothing and gear company, provides support for environmental work through grants to nonprofit organizations.

Deadline: May 31, 2006

The Chevron Conservation Awards Program recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals and organizations to the conservation of natural resources around the world. Since its inception, the program has recognized nearly one thousand citizen volunteers, professionals, and non-profit organizations for their efforts to protect air, water, land, and wildlife around the world.

Deadline: October 31, 2006

CVS/pharmacy offers Community Grants to nonprofit organizations. The program is currently accepting proposals that enhance youth education for children with disabilities. CVS will fund projects that create opportunities or facilities that give greater access to physical movement and play. Greening projects could include things like building accessible nature paths that accommodate children with disabilities or providing interactive youth gardens for children with disabilities.

Proposals may be submitted online at CVS.

Deadline: Open

Green Communities is a $555 million initiative to build more than 8,500 environmentally healthy homes for low-income families in the United States. Green Communities is now offering charrette grants of up to $5,000 each for green affordable housing developers who want to convene intense working sessions with the development team and others who share an interest in promoting health and livability.

Deadline: June 2, 2006

The Chesapeake Bay Trust and the American Sportfishing Association's FishAmerica Foundation invite proposals to restore and enhance water quality and the fisheries resource in Chesapeake Bay and its Maryland tributaries. The objectives of this cooperative effort are to maximize existing partnerships and leverage new opportunities to restore the living resources of the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers, and streams.

Deadline: October 15, 2006

As a way to encourage the growth of health-focused youth gardens, the National Gardening Association recognizes outstanding programs via the Healthy Sprouts Awards, sponsored by Gardener's Supply Company. These awards support school garden programs that use the garden to teach about nutrition and the issue of hunger in the United States.

Deadline: June 1, 2006

Eastman Kodak, The Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society provide small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America. The annual grants program was instituted in response to the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors recommendation to establish a national network of greenways. Made possible by a generous grant from Eastman Kodak, the program also honors groups and individuals whose ingenuity and creativity foster the creation of greenways.

Deadline: November 3, 2006

The Fund for Wild Nature provides money for campaigns to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity.

Deadline: November 1, 2006

The National Gardening Association (www.garden.org) and The Home Depot (www.homedepot.com) have announced the 24th annual Youth Garden Grant Program. Over the last twenty-four years, NGA's Youth Garden Grants program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters reap rewards and vital life lessons from working in gardens and habitats.

Deadline for application is July 1, 2006

American Forests' Katrina ReLeaf Fund will provide grants to communities to replant trees whose shade and other benefits are vital to restoring livability. Major support from The Home Depot Foundation has established a solid foundation for the fund, and an advisory committee with representatives from Gulf state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and donors will aid the fund and set priorities for distribution of resources. The grant application is online for Gulf Coast communities to request assistance.

Hurricane Grant Application.

Hurricane Grant Information.

Deadline: October 25, 2006

Each year, the Do Something Brick Award honors six outstanding leaders age 18 and under and three outstanding leaders age 19 to 25 who use their talents to take action that measurably strengthens their local communities in the areas of community building, health, or the environment.

Deadline: October 1, 2006

The Angel Soft (www.angelsoft.com) Angels in Action Awards Program, aims to recognize children and youth who are performing exemplary acts of community service. Georgia-Pacific, the makers of Angel Soft toilet paper, invites teachers, parents, guardians, and friends to submit nominations to honor "ordinary kids who are doing extraordinary things" to help improve their communities.

Deadline: April 30, 2006

The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes (www.barronprize.org) honors young people between the ages of 8 and 18 who have shown leadership and courage in public service to people and our planet.

Deadline: May 31, 2006

Through its Store Grants, Target supports local giving in the categories of Arts, Reading, and Family Violence Prevention. The program awards Reading grants to schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations, supporting programs such as weekend book clubs, after-school reading programs, and events encouraging family reading time. Arts grants are given to programs that bring the arts to schools or make it affordable for families to participate in cultural experiences, such as school touring programs, field trips to the theater or symphony, or artist residencies and workshops in schools.

NFWF offers a variety of grant programs targeted at restoring fish and wildlife habitat.

Deadline: August 2006

Balance Bar Community Grants are available to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations such as road runners clubs, trails conferences, parks and recreation departments, athletics programs and leagues or any other group that enhances physical health while pursuing a passion that enriches their lives and the lives of those in the community.

Deadline: June 30, 2006

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation (www.bankofamerica.com/foundation) is accepting applications for its Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, a program designed to recognize, nurture, and reward organizations, local heroes, and student leaders helping to rebuild and revitalize communities.

Deadline: April 30, 2006

Teachers and administrators from eligible schools within PG&E's service area in northern and central California may apply for grants to support:

1) Installation of a $20,000 solar photovoltaic system for the school's educational use.
2) Solar-based curriculum training package.
3) "Bright Ideas" grants. PG&E will award up to $200,000 in amounts of $2,500 and $5,000 to schools for innovative solar science projects.

Deadline: June 1, 2006

Carrier Corp. (www.carrier.com) is accepting grant applications from qualified nonprofit organizations that promote the use of green building practices and environmental sustainability in urban centers. The company seeks to support innovative programs that protect and conserve the environment. Grants typically range between $5,000 and $25,000.

Deadline: June 1, 2006

The Garden Crusader Awards were created by Gardener's Supply (www.gardeners.com) to honor individuals who are improving the world through gardening.

Garden Crusader Application.

Deadline: April 28, 2006

Foster's (www.fosters.com.au), a beverage company based in Melbourne, Australia, has announced a new initiative of the Foster's in the Community Program.

Foster's supports "wellness" as both physical and mental health; "culture" as artistic, sporting, and educational activities; and "environment" as all aspects of the natural environment. The program is designed to complement the grassroots, local nature of the other elements of Fosters' community engagement activity.

Foster's Community Grants will conduct two funding rounds per year. In 2006 these will be as follows:

Round 1 -- March 1 to April 28, 2006;
Round 2 -- August 1 to September 29, 2006.

Deadline: April 17, 2006

The $10,000 awards are provided by the International Paper Company Foundation.

The International Paper Conservation Partnership Award recognizes an individual who has achieved significant results in the protection of habitat through a cooperative relationship with a business or corporation.

The International Paper Environmental Education Award honors educators who have shown special skills in giving their students a better understanding of the complex relationship between environmental protection and economic growth.

www.conservationfund.org

Deadline: April 12, 2006

TechSoup, the nonprofit technology website, has announced that the Philanthropy and Volunteerism Program of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will provide a limited number of scholarships to attendees of the TechSoup NetSquared Conference.

Rockwell Collins' environmental initiative, the Green Communities Program, is designed to help fund environmental projects in the communities in which the company operates.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) State and Local Capacity Building Branch has updated its funding opportunities directory.

CSP is a voluntary program that supports ongoing conservation stewardship of agricultural working lands and enhances the condition of America's natural resources.

The Kresge Foundation is asking nonprofits to consider green building practices next time they embark on a capital project. Through its Green Building Initiative, the 80-year-old Foundation aims to help nonprofits understand and value green buildings, as well as provide incentive with special funding that is earmarked for green projects. For more information see: www.pnnonline.org

The National Association of Counties, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the Wildlife Habitat Council, in cooperation with other sponsors, seek applications for the Five-Star Restoration Matching Grants Program.

The National Family Volunteer Awards are presented by Family Matters to recognize outstanding family volunteering activities performed at any time throughout the past year.

Each fall and spring, Do Something provides grants of $500 each to ten young people who submit creative proposals for solving local problems in their communities. Members of Do Something's Youth Advisory Council evaluate the proposals and award grants to the most deserving projects in three areas: community building, health, and the environment.

The Banrock Station Wetlands Conservation Program, a partnership project of Banrock Station Wines and the Conservation Fund, provides grants of $1,000 to $5,000 to nonprofit groups that are planning and implementing wetlands conservation and/or restoration projects at the local level.

The National Vacant Properties Campaign is offering a new service to localities to assist in defining practices, policies, and legislation that can help them address problems associated with vacant, blighted, and abandoned properties.

Youth Service America ( http://ysa.org ) has announced the availability of a variety of grants to implement community service projects surrounding National Youth Service Day (NYSD): April 15-17, 2005.

The Alston/Bannerman Fellowships are annually awarded to ten organizers of color who have devoted their lives to helping their communities organize for racial, social, economic, and environmental justice.

Youth Service America has announcedthe availability of the DisneyHand Minnie Grant to help youth, teachers, and organizations Implement service projects for National Youth Service Day, April 15-17, 2005.

The Adobe Action Grant program provides one-time cash-only grants for general operating and program support through a competitive, quarterly online application process. Grant amounts range from $5,000-$20,000 and are for one year only.

New York, NY (September 1, 2003)- Although funding is a pressing concern for nonprofit organizations across the United States, detailed information about how dollars flow within the sector is hard to come by. The Bridgespan Group researched the funding for three samples of nonprofit organizations using Form 990 returns, complemented by company-specific reports and personal interviews.