Grant Opportunities

For additional grant opportunities available for 4-H clubs, contact the National 4-H Council web site: www.fourhcouncil.edu/, then click on programs and then grants.

Resources and Opportunities:

State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants Available 10/6/05

One hundred $1,000 grants, funded by the State Farm Companies Foundation, are available from Youth Service America for teachers, youth (ages 5-25), and school-based service-learning coordinators to implement service-learning projects for National Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006. State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants enable youth and educators to bring the positive benefits of service-learning to more young people across America.

Service-learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful service with curriculum or program-based learning. Schools and organizations use service-learning as a tool to help youth build stronger academic skills, foster civic responsibility, and develop leadership skills. Grant applications must be received by mail by Oct. 17, 2005 (available to United States applicants only). For questions or more information, please contact the grants department at GoodNeighbor@ysa.org or visit: www.ysa.org .

Captain Planet Foundation Grants
4-H'ers and clubs can receive grants for environmental programs and projects. The Captain Planet Foundation wishes to fund community environmental grants. The Captain Planet Foundation funds and supports hands-on environmental projects for children and youth.

Projects funded by the Captain Planet Foundation must promote an understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on involvement, involve children and young adults 6-18 (elementary through high school), promote interaction and cooperation within the group, help young people develop planning and problem solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation. For more information, visit http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/aboutUs.html.

Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 (Application must be submitted on-line.)

Fundraising
The Goldman Sachs Foundation is accepting applications for grants to advance high academic achievement at public and alternative schools; fostering partnerships to improve education; and developing future entrepreneurs and global leaders. Nonprofit organizations with a 501(c)(3)
status may apply. There is no specified deadline for this grant. For additional information, call (212) 902-5727 or visit http://www.gs.com/our_firm/the_culture/social_responsibility/gs_foundation.html.

Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those in Need
If you're in the business of caring for people, you need money to do your job. The White House offers a catalogue of federal grant programs, with information on eligibility and how to apply.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/grants.html

Hasbro Children's Foundation Grants
Grants are being awarded from the Hasbro Children's Foundation for programs that seek to improve the emotional, mental and physical health of disadvantaged children up to 12 years old. Grants of up to $35,000 are available for local and national programs that help children who are at risk for child abuse, homelessness, illness, poverty or other problems. Organizations classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to apply for these grants. For more information, please visit http://www.hasbro.org or call (212) 713-7654. This is an ongoing award cycle so there is no deadline for grant applications.

Youth Venture Seed Grants of Up to $1,000
Youth Venture is giving young people (ages 12-20) the opportunity to do something about an issue dear to their hearts. The national nonprofit provides them the tools necessary to start their own clubs, organizations or businesses that give back to their communities. Grant awardees will receive a seed grant of up to $1,000 to start a venture and will be given access to scholarships, awards, special conference invitations, media opportunities and a national network of active young people. Applicants must submit an application, present a plan and meet specific Youth Venture requirements. There is no deadline for application.

For additional information on how to become a Venturer, visit www.youthventure.org or e-mail info@youthventure.org.

The Pew Charitable Trusts Announce 35 New Grants 10/6/05

The Pew Charitable Trusts serves the public interest by providing information, advancing policy solutions and supporting civic life. Based in Philadelphia, with an office in Washington, DC, the Trusts will invest $204 million in fiscal year 2006 to provide organizations and citizens with fact-based research and practical solutions for challenging issues. The Pew Charitable Trusts recently announced that they are offering 35 new grants. For more information on these grants, http://www.pewtrusts.org/ideas/most_recent_grants.cfm.

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