February’s featured technology grants:

GRANT/NONPROFITS

1 The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust

2 Christopher Reeve Foundation – Quality of Life Awards

3 Community Foundation Silicon Valley – Organizational Effectiveness Grants – Innovative    Application of Technology

4 Community Foundation Silicon Valley – Community Impact Grants – Innovative Application of Technology

5 eBay Foundation – Community Grants

6 Ludwick Family Foundation

7 Wilburforce Foundation – Organizational Grants

GRANT/EDUCATION

8 Annenberg Foundation

9 The Heinz Endowments - Technology for Learning

10 Robert H. Michel Civic Education Grants

PRODUCT

11 Organizers’ Database

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12 Institute of Museum and Library Services – National Leadership Grants for Library-Museum Collaboration

13 Institute of Museum and Library Services – National Leadership Grants for Museums – Museums Online

14 Institute of Museum and Library Services – National Leadership Grants for Museums – Museums in the Community

15 Institute of Museum and Library Services – National Leadership Grants for Museums – Professional Practices

16 BellSouth Foundation – Opportunity Grants

GRANT/NONPROFITS

1. The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust

DEADLINE:

Monthly review

AMOUNT:

$1,000 to $15,000

PURPOSE:

In addition to scholarship funds for higher education institutions, the Agnes M. Lindsay Trust awards grants for capital campaigns, capital items, renovation needs and equipment.  It supports health and welfare organizations, health projects, special needs, the elderly, children's hospitals, children's homes, youth organizations, youth/family services and summer camperships.

RESTRICTIONS:

The Trustees rarely, if ever, approve grants for general operating funds.

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

Restricted to Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

WEB:

www.lindsaytrust.org

2. Christopher Reeve Foundation – Quality of Life Awards

DEADLINE:

April 1, October 1

AMOUNT:

$25,000

PURPOSE:

CRPF's main focus is to encourage and support research to find a cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other central nervous system disorders.  In addition, CRPF supports programs that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. Quality of Life Awards are grants for larger organizations whose programs are wide in scope and tend to have a significant and long-term impact on those living with disabilities.  Fields of interest include children, arts, sports/recreation, education, advocacy, accessibility, practical service/needs, independent living, assistive technology, therapeutic riding, employment and counseling.

RESTRICTIONS:

Although applicant agencies do not necessarily have to provide services exclusively to the spinal cord injured community, an applicant agency's population must at least be comprised in part of individuals with spinal cord injuries.

WEB:

http://www.paralysis.org/quality/index.cfm

3. Community Foundation Silicon Valley – Organizational Effectiveness Grants – Innovative Application of Technology

AMOUNT:

Up to $5,000 for requests from single organizations and $10,000 for multi-organization applications.

PURPOSE:

The focus of the Organizational Effectiveness grants is internal, looking at such issues as how the agency can provide services in a more effective or efficient manner.  Although the Community Foundation makes grants for a wide range of technical assistance purposes, requests may include: visits to sites to see best practices, classes or workshops, travel to visit best practices of other agencies, consultants to help agencies address specific issues such a creating or updating a strategic plan, or other strategies that will result in increased organizational capacity and resiliency.

RESTRICTIONS:

Public entities, schools, school districts and organizations whose missions are political or religious are not eligible.  In general, grants are not awarded for capital equipment, endowment, website design or maintenance, externally focused programs or events or staff to conduct core program or administrative duties.  Organizations must also work in at least one of the Community Foundation's focus areas (arts and culture, education and lifelong learning, neighborhoods & civic engagement, self-reliant individuals and families, and innovative application of technology).

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

Must be located in Silicon Valley

WEB:

http://www.cfsv.org/index.html

4. Community Foundation Silicon Valley – Community Impact Grants – Innovative Application of Technology

PURPOSE:

Grants are available for support of externally focused activities such as new programs, core programs and services of the nonprofit agency.  The primary consideration is to support proposals where the agency can measure the impact of services and programs to residents.  Grants are made in five focus areas: arts and culture, education and lifelong learning, neighborhoods & civic engagement, self-reliant individuals and families, and innovative application of technology.  Within the focus of innovative application of technology, grants are made to support initiatives that use technology to: expand opportunities for residents of Silicon Valley, increase low-income residents' access to technology, strengthen the public benefit organization's ability to measure and evaluate programs, improve the public benefit organization's ability to provide services, build community, and develop a diverse technology workforce.

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

Must be located in Silicon Valley

WEB:

http://www.cfsv.org/index.html

5. eBay Foundation – Community Grants

DEADLINE:

March 15, September 15

AMOUNT:

Range from $1,000 to $10,000

PURPOSE:

Primary support is given to nonprofits which use technology to empower individuals, particularly programs that integrate the use of the Internet or technology to create strong, self-reliant individuals and families.  Special consideration is given to: help kids in the fields of education, mentoring and self-esteem, support adults and seniors with continuing education, job re-training or volunteerism in the community, or contribute to community improvement projects of lasting value or deliver the means for economic revitalization.

RESTRICTIONS:

Projects which do not have technology orientation are ineligible to apply.

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

Only eBay communities are eligible - San Jose and Salt Lake city.

WEB:

http://pages.ebay.com/community/aboutebay/foundation/grantprogram.html

6. Ludwick Family Foundation

DEADLINE:

March 31, August 31

AMOUNT:

Grants are made for a year and range from $5,000 to $50,000; only 20-25 organizations a year receive support

PURPOSE:

Ludwick Family Foundation supports tangible items that tend to remain with an organization including new vehicles or equipment, equipment replacement and modernization, improvements to facilities, and educational materials.

RESTRICTIONS:

Please see the website for the restrictions of grant monies; requests will not be requested from public/private schools, universities, child day care/development centers, libraries, hospitals, or individuals.

GEOGRAPHIC RESRICTIONS:

Both U.S. and U.S.- based international organizations are covered, although the highest percentage awarded are located in California.

WEB:

http://www.ludwick.org/guide.html

7. Wilburforce Foundation – Organizational Grants

AMOUNT:

Up to $15,000

PURPOSE:

Wilburforce's goals are: to protect the last remaining pristine places, with priority on areas that have the greatest biological significance, to preserve the richness and diversity of native species by protecting important local habitats, including critical wildlife connectors and flyways, leave a legacy of healthy organizations that can effectively and efficiently respond to challenges and opportunities, and assure strong and lasting public support for wilderness preservation.  Organizational Grants are designed to assist organizations working in one of the areas of interest for short-term organizational capacity building or development issues.  The grants may be used for hiring consultants, facilitators or trainers to assist with board retreats, the development of strategic or fundraising plans, for related needs, or for technology upgrades such as new computer or phone systems.

RESTRICTIONS:

Within the realm of environmental issues, the foundation generally will not consider the following types of projects: agricultural issues, air quality, annual meetings, energy-related programs, environmental justice, habitat restoration, land acquisition, marine or other water-only programs, pollution-related, salmon recovery, economically-based, transportation-related, wildlife rehabilitation or youth education programs

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

Must have programs currently operating in Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming or the Yukon Territory.

WEB:

http://www.wilburforce.org/htguide0.htm

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GRANT/EDUCATION

8. Annenberg Foundation

PURPOSE:

Education and youth is the primary focus.  Of special importance to the foundation is K-12 public education, early childhood education in relation to public education at the primary level and child development and youth services. Grants are for program development and some pilot projects; contact should be initiated through a letter or email.

RESTRICTIONS:

No parochial, independent or individual charter schools can apply;

WEB:

http://www.whannenberg.org/

9. The Heinz Endowments - Technology for Learning

PURPOSE:

The Education program seeks to improve educational outcomes for Pennsylvania’s children by working with schools and communities that face significant learning challenges and demonstrate a commitment to overcoming them.  Promoting Technology for learning is one of the goals.  The program supports efforts to help school and communities take full advantage of technology as a tool for learning.  The Endowments seeks to support programs that: will have a significant and continuing impact, intervene at the appropriate level, offer opportunities for leverage, are grounded in the community and are appropriate in relation to the work of other grantmakers.

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

The Endowment is generally unable to consider applications for funding outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania unless they have been specifically requested by the foundation.

WEB:

http://www.heinz.org/index.asp?loc=E,E4,E4a

10. Robert H. Michel Civic Education Grants

PURPOSE: 

The grant program is to help teachers, curriculum developers, and others improve the quality of civics instruction, with priority on the role of Congress in our federal government.  Qualified expenses for the grant include faculty release time, software purchases, project-related incidentals, professional development activities with specific relevance to the subject area.  Teachers (4th through 12th grades) and higher education faculty (including junior colleges), curriculum developers and teacher-led student teams are eligible to apply.  Priority is given to the disciplines of history, government, social studies, political science and education.  Institutions and organizations are eligible under certain conditions

RESTRICTIONS:

Grants are not awarded for class field trips, the purchase of equipment (including computers), for indirect costs or for tuition or other costs incurred in pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.

WEB:

http://www.pekin.net/dirksen/grantmichelciviced.htm

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PRODUCT

11. Organizers' Database

COST:

Free

PURPOSE: 

Easy-to-use membership database program tailored to small organizations and grassroots campaigns.  There are five templates to choose from and the capability to customize the Organizers' Database (ODB) settings.  The program was written using Microsoft Visual Basic and database files are saved in Access format (it is not necessary to have Access loaded to use the ODB program).

WEB:

http://organizenow.net/ and go to "free software" to view a Adobe Acrobat summary of the program

CONTACT:

Email oc@organizenow.net to receive a password for downloading the program.

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TIME SENSITIVE FROM LAST MONTH

12. Institute of Museum and Library Services - National Leadership Grants for Library-            Museum Collaboration

DEADLINE:

April 1, 2002

AMOUNT:

$15,000-$500,000 with matching requirements.

PURPOSE:

Support of innovative projects that demonstrate how museums and libraries can work together to expand their services to the public. Emphasis should be given to serving the community, using technology, and/or enhancing education. Either the museum or the library may be the lead applicant.

RESTRICTIONS:

Applicants must include at least one eligible library applicant and at least one eligible museum applicant.

WEB:

http://www.imls.gov/grants/l-m/l-m_lead.asp

13. Institute of Museum and Library Services - National Leadership Grants for Museums -             Museums Online

DEADLINE:

March 1, 2002

AMOUNT:

$15,000-$500,000 with matching requirements.

PURPOSE:

Designed specifically to encourage innovative uses of technology by museums. Applicants are encouraged to develop projects of national significance, which demonstrate how digital technologies can be used to increase knowledge and extend valuable services and opportunities to all Americans.

RESTRICTIONS:

Museums of all disciplines are eligible; however, federal and for-profit museums are not eligible.

WEB:

http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_nlgm.asp

14. Institute of Museum and Library Services - National Leadership Grants for Museums -             Museums in the Community

DEADLINE:

March 1, 2002

AMOUNT:

$15,000-$500,000 with matching requirements.

PURPOSE:

This grant program supports museum-community partnerships that improve the quality of community life.  Priority will be given to applicants that will develop model programs of partnership between museum associations and museums.

RESTRICTIONS:

Museums of all disciplines are eligible; however, federal and for-profit museums are not eligible.

WEB:

http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_nlgm.asp

15. Institute of Museum and Library Services - National Leadership Grants for Museums -             Professional Practices

DEADLINE:

March 1, 2002

AMOUNT:

$15,000-$500,000 with matching requirements.

PURPOSE:

Support of programs that address core museum practices such as strategic planning, professional training, and leadership development. Priority will be given to projects that investigate museum issues, address technology trends in museum operations, and develop model programs of partnership between museum associations and museums.

RESTRICTIONS:

Museums of all disciplines are eligible; however, federal and for-profit museums are not eligible.

WEB:

http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_nlgm.asp

16. BellSouth Foundation – Opportunity Grants

DEADLINE:

March 1, 2002

PURPOSE:

A limited number of Opportunity Grants are available each year for unsolicited proposals that may not fit within the parameters of a specific BellSouth Foundation initiative, but that appear likely to add value to the foundation's work within that priority area.  In general, Opportunity Grants will be awarded to programs or projects that: mesh tightly with one of the foundation's strategies; appear to be interesting and valuable endeavors; offer a complementary strategy for the foundation's other work; offer a new innovative approach to a priority issue; provide a supportive policy-level effort to supplement a foundation priority; or serve as a collaborative practice for a foundation initiative.  Many of the foundation's initiatives include education and technology. Please visit the website for guidelines that includes comprehensive initiative information (application procedures are on the last page of the booklet).

GEOGRAPHIC LIMITATION:

BellSouth communities

WEB:

http://www.bellsouthfoundation.org/grants/og/index.html

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Grant information changes.  Please consult the organization’s website for the most current information.