North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

Funding Sources for Family and Consumer

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Distributes $85 million per year in education, family, and community development
Grants range from $5000 to $450,000

First Union

Education, health and human services
Having a high level of First Union Bank employee support gives priority to application - in North Carolina contact local branch.


North Carolina Nutrition Network

EFNEP, Out-For-Lunch, Breastfeeding
108 South Anderson Street
Morganton, North Carolina 28655-3804
828 438-4390


Local Partnership for Children

Breastfeeding, Parenting, Nutrition, Child Care Resource and Referral


The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

For community based projects focusing on the health and health care of underserved and at-risk populations.


Local Initiative Funding Partners Program

Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey
760 Alexander Road, CN-1
Princeton, NJ 08543-0001
Telephone (609) 275-4128
Fax (609) 275/4135


University Extension Grants

Contact- Everette Prosise 919-515-9398


Walmart Foundation

Walmart encourages its associates to be actively involved in civic and charitable organizations. The matching grant program matches $ for $ up to $2,000 for what each Walmart facility raises for local qualifying charities. Associates of the store must be involved. A few examples of Extension programs that might benefit are: Master Gardners/Community Beautification, Youth Activities, community development, establishing recycling centers or youth centers, programs for the homeless, programs for the elderly.
Call your local Walmart TODAY for more information!!!!


The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

The goal of the national grant program is to develop and expand family literacy efforts nationwide, and to support the development of literacy programs that build families of readers. A total of $500,000 is awarded each year with a maximum grant size of $50,000. Applications and guidelines 2000 national grant cycle are now available. Completed applications are usually due in September. For information you may write or email the following:
Email the Barbara Bush Foundation


United Way

Contact the local chapter.


March of Dimes

Programs address prenatal care, reduction of sexually transmitted infections, improved women's health services, professional education/training. Grants range from less than $500 up to $10,000. Deadline in October.

Email the March of Dimes

Agency for Healthcare Policy and Research

To develop knowledge and make improvements in the health and healthcare of minorities, and to eliminate differences in six areas by 2010. The areas of proposed improvement are infant mortality, cancer screening and management, cardiovascular disease, diabetes millitus, HIV, and immunizations for children and adults.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, which includes Native American and Alaska Native organizations as well as universities, clinics, and state, tribal, and local government agencies.

Customer service department: 1-800-229-2084


Funding available for community financing organizations

Purpose: To offer eligible organizations financial assistance and/or technical assistance for the purpose of promoting community development activities.

Eligibility: Community development banks, loan funds, credit unions, venture capital funds, and microenterprise loan funds. An applicant organization must provide lending or equity investments, provide development services, maintain community accountability, and be a non-government entity.

Funds up to $50 million for 45 to 65 awards of up to $2.5 million each.


Research/Advocacy on Education Reform

Source: The Poverty and Race Research Council (PRRAC)
Funds: Approximately 10 grants to be made with an average of $247,500

For more information contact Sandra Paik at 202-387-9887...fax 202-387-0764


Urban and Rural Community Economic Development (HBCU Set- Aside)

Source: Administration for Children and Families
Funds: A maximum of $2,100,000 is available in FY 2000

For general questions and information, contact:
Veronica Terrell, 202-401-5295
Walter Thaxton, 202-401-5269
Calvin Brockington, 202-401-5273
Thelma Woodland, 202-401-5294


Urban and Rural Community Economic Development (Operational)

Source: Administration for Children and Families
Funds: Approximately 30 grants up to $349,99, as well as 13 grants up to $350,000 but not more than $500,000

For general questions and information, contact:
David Matthews, 202-401-5271
Bobby Malone, 202-401-5270
Debra Brown, 202-401-3446
Ruth Walston, 202-401-340


Social and Economic Development

Source: Kellog Foundation, W.K.
Funds: Open
Deadline: Proposals accepted on a continual basis

Overview: "To help people help themselves" through the application of knowledge to meet societal needs

Eligibility: Academic Institution or Government or Nonprofit; Ph.D./M.D./Other Professional

For more information contact: Manager of Grant Proposals
W.K. Kellogg Foundation, One Michingan Ave. East, Battle Creek, Michigan, 49017-4058
Phone: 616-968-1611...Fax: 616-968-0413


Rural Business Opportunity Grants

Funds: Open
Deadline: Continuous

Overview: Provides funds for technical assistance, training, and planning activities that improve economic conditions in rural areas. This program is designed to promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs.

Eligibility: Public bodies, private non-profit corporations, and Indian Tribes may apply. All applicants must be located in rural areas.

Contact: Director, Specialty Lenders Division, Rural Business- Cooperative Service (RBS)
United States Department of Agriculture, STOP 1521, Room 6867
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C., 20250

Phone: 202-720-1400


Civic and Community Grants

Source: Kraft General Foods Corporate Contributions Program
Funds: unspecified
Deadline: Continuous

Contact: Director, Kraft Food, Inc. Corporate Contributions, Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, Illinois, 60093.


Asset Building and Community Development

Source: Ford Foundation
Funds: Unspecified
Deadline: Continuous


Job Training Partnership Act Demonstration

Program-Opportunity Areas for Out-of-School Youth

Source: United States Department of Labor (LOL)
and Employment Training Administration (ETA)
Funds: $2,250,000

All questions should be faxed to Ms. B. Yvonne Harrell, 202-219- 8739
Please include a contact person, telephone number, fax number and refer to SGA-DDA-98-01


Steven H. Sandell Grant Program for Junior Scholars in Retirement Research

Source: The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College

Funds: $25,000

Applications should be mailed to:
Sandell Grant Program
The Center for Retirement Research
Boston College
550 Fulton Hall
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467


FY 2000 Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals (JOLI) Program

Source: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families

For more information contact:
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
370 L'Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, D.C., 20447
Phone: 202-401-5282, 202-401-5324, 202-401-5317


"Coming Home" program for seniors

The purpose of this program is to implement affordable assisted- living models, as an alternative to nursing homes, for low-income senior citizens in rural areas.

Eligibility: State departments overseeing Medicaid and housing for rural communities in need of low-cost assisted living.

Deadline: March 1 (letter of intent), June 1 (full proposals)

Funds: $300,000 per grant award, $8 million in revolving loan funds.


Department of Education Local Educational and Agencies Even Start Project Grants

The objectives of the grants are to help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy and to improve the educational opportunities of low-income families by integrating early childhood education, adult literacy or adult basic education, and parenting education into a unified family literacy program.

Amount of Grants: $478,000-$10.632 million; $1.837 million average
Contact: Compensatory Education Programs, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, (202) 260-0991
Sponsor: Department of Education, 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20202


Cemala Foundation Grants

The foundation awards grants to charitable organizations in North Carolina, with emphasis on Guilford County, to improve the quality of life. Areas of interest include the performing arts, arts and culture, education associations (higher education and adult basic skills/literacy) health associations and hospices, crime and law enforcement, housing development, and services for children and families.

Application is Due: February 15, September 1.
Contact: Executive Director, (336) 274-3541
Sponsor: Cemala Foundation, 122 N Elm ST, Ste 816, Greensboro, NC 27401


Metropolitan Life Foundation Grants

The foundation accepts grant applications throughout the year for programs and projects in its areas of interest. These include health-preventing drug and alcohol abuse and AIDS, providing primary and secondary school children with comprehensive health education, and delivering health care services; education- supporting professional development of teachers, adult basic education, and literacy; civic affairs-strengthening the community through programs targeted for disadvantaged groups and youth; and culture-supporting the development of artists locally and nationally.

For further information call (212) 578-6272
Sponsor: Metropolitan Life Foundation, 1 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010-3690


Glaxo Wellcome Foundation Grants

The foundation supports activities primarily in North Carolina that help meet the needs of today's society and future generations by funding programs that emphasize the understanding and application of health, science, and mathematics at all educational and professional levels.

Amount of Grant: $25,000 minimum
Date(s) Application Is Due: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1.
Contact: Program Director, (919)483-2140
Sponsor: Glaxo Wellcome Foundation, 5 Moore Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709


Nabisco Foundation Grants

The company-sponsored foundation supports education (elementary education, higher education, and adult basic education/literacy) and united funds. Grants also are awarded to support programs for the elderly, disabled, and homeless; hospitals; youth agencies; and cultural programs, including the performing arts. Types of support include building construction/renovation, and emergency funds. There are no application deadline dates; proposals are accepted throughout the year.

Contact: Public Relations, (201) 682-7098
Sponsor: Nabisco Foundation, 7 Campus Drive, Persippany, NJ 07054


Hoechst Celanese Foundation Grants

The foundation awards grants for education (particularly teh sciences), health and hospitals, and welfare and youth organizations, primarily in headquarters city and national operating locations.

For further information call (908) 231-2880
Sponsor: Hoechst Celanese Foundation, PO Box 2500, Rte 202-206N, Somerville, NJ 08876-1258


Butler Family Fund Grants

Organizations across the country that provide advocacy and direct services for the poor may be eligible for these grants. The fund supports direct services for target populations, as well as advocacy (not lobbying) at the local, state, or government programs. In the area of homeless families, the fund is interested in comprehensive programs that help families develop skills and capacities to youth development organizations that are committed to helping low-income young people improve their lives and communities.

Amount of Grant: $500,000
Contact: Executive Director, (202)939-3378
Sponsor: Butler Family Fund, 1400 16th St NW, Ste 430, Washington, DC 20036


Target Stores Grants

The company supports nonprofit organizations in its operating communities through grantmaking activities intended to strengthen families and increase access to the arts. Other activities to be supported include counseling and parent education programs.
Amount of Grant: $1000-$25,000
Contact: Secretary, Community Affairs Division, (800)800-8800 or (612)304-8828
Sponsor: Target Stores, PO Box 1292, 33 S Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55440-1392

Azadoutioun Foundation Grants

The foundation provides general operating and project support for programs and activities in its areas of interest, including adult basic education and literacy, reading, the environment, human services, and international economic development.
Amount of Grant range from $3000-$25,000
Contact: Grants Administrator, c/o Gravestar, (617)492-4118
Sponsor: Azadoutioun Foundation, 1 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142.

International Youth Foundation Grants

The International Youth Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the United States and abroad for youth programs and activities. Of special interest are programs that address issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, violence, teenage pregnancy, school drop-outs, and low motivation. The foundation also supports vocational training, health education, recreation, cultural tolerance, environmental awareness, conflict resolution, and leadership skills development.

Contact: Grants Administrator, (410)347-1500
Sponsor: International Youth Foundation, 32 S St, Ste 500, Baltimore, MD 21202


Z.Smith Reynolds Foundation Grants

Grants are made in the areas of education, issues that impact women and minorities, children and youth, community economic development, precollegiate education, the environment, human services, cultural resources, and miscellaneous areas of benefit to the constituency.

Requirements: The foundation makes grants only to nonprofit, tax- exempt, charitable organizations and institutions in North Carolina.
Amount of Grants range from $5000-$1.4 million typically
Date(s) Application is Due: February 1, August 1. Postmark satisfies deadline date requirements.
Contact: Executive Director, (800)443-8319 or (336)725-7541
Sponsor: Z.Smith Reynolds Foundation, 101 Reynolds Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106-5199


Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation Grants

The foundation awards project grants to nonprofit organizations in its areas of interest, including arts, civic, education, medical, religion, children, and United Way. Education programs (including those in the arts), higher education, human services and community programs, religious causes, and youth programs are eligible for support.

Contact: Grants Administrator, (918)584-5407
Sponsor: Grace and Franklin Bernsen Foundation, 15 W Sixth St, Ste 1308, Tulsa, OK 74119-5407


DHHS Urban and Rural Community Economic Development Grants

The Office of Community Services (OCS) awards grants to provide job and business opportunities for the poor and to improve the local community. Priority will be given to projects that create jobs at the least expense and coordinate with local Job Opportunities and Basic Skills (JOBS) offices or other education and training efforts.

Contact: Office of Community Services, Division of Discretionary Programs, (202)401-9345
Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade SW, Washington, DC 20447


DHHS Maternal and Child Health Projects Grants

The goal of the program is to improve the quality and use of genetic services in maternal and child health care, integrate services for children with special health care needs, support stte fetal and infant mortality review centers, and enhance the use of data in problem solving for maternal and child health.

Amount of Grant: $50,000-$1.5 million; $182,273 average
Contact: Acting Grants Management Officer, (301)443-1440
Sponsor: Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Parklawn Bldg, Rockville, MD 20857


Do Right Foundation Grants

The foundation's grant-making interests include the reduction of violent crimes, efforts to combat joblessness, increasing productivity of the US legal system helping people with the basic transition from welfare to work, parenting education, and the improvement of integrity and efficiencies of government.

Amount of Grant - $12,000 average
For further information you can call (619)235-5634.
Sponsor: Do Right Foundation, 852 Fifth Ave, Ste 215, San Diego, CA 92101


The Local Initiative Funding Partners Program (LIFPP)

FUNDING SOURCE: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
FUNDS AVAILABLE: Not specified.
DEADLINE: August 1

OVERVIEW: The Local Initiative Funding Partners Program (LIFPP) is a matching grants program designed to establish partnerships between The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and local grantmakers in support of innovative, community- based projects that focus on underserved and at-risk populations.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: To submit a letter of inquiry, write to: Richard J. Toth, Director, Office of Proposal Management, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, PO Box 2316, Princeton, NJ 08543-2316 .


CBS Foundation Grants Program

Funding Sources: CBS Foundation

While there is no dollar limit on grant request, most grants range between $2,000 and $5,000 with some educational and institutional grants between $10,000 and $35,000.

Deadline: Continuous

Overview: The sponsor provides support to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations for programs in the area of arts and culture, education, and community vitalization.

For more information contact:Helene Blieberg, VP, 51 West 52 Street, New York, NY 10019-6188.


Pioneer Hi-Bred Community Grants

Deadline: September 30, 2000

Projects that receive priority consideration are within the Company focus areas of:

For more info contact: Program Manager, Community Investment Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., 700 Capital Square, 400 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-2340

Quality Child Care Initiative

Funding Sources: Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration

The estimated range of awards is to be from $175,000 to $350,000.

Deadline: July

Overview: Assist with the initiation of building a national system for the education and training of professional child care providers and expand the National Apprenticeship System by incorporating diversification of occupational entities through development of new and innovative strategies for increasing the participation among the child care industry.

For more info contact: Questions should be faxed to Reda Harrison, Grants Management Specialist, Division of Federal Assistance, Fax 202-219-8739.


Community Development

Funding Source: Fuller Company Foundation, H.B.

Deadline: October

Overview: H.B. Fuller Company, through its contributions program, is committed to building strong communities that create economic and educational opportunities for children and their families. Recognizing that healthy families and nurturing communities are necessary in order to create a healthy environment for young people, priorities within each contributions category include: education; community development; health and human services; environment; and arts and humanities.

For more information contact: H.B. Fuller Company Foundation, P.O. Box 64683, 1200 Willow Lake Boulevard, St. Paul, MN, 55164- 0683; Phone: (651) 236-5217


Abbott Laboratories Fund Grants

Grants are made directly by the fund. Cash contributions are usually given to organizations that service communities in which Abbott has significant operations or employee populations and to institutions that provide education or service to the company's present or potential employees. The fund concentrates on the support of those institutions whos programs and services possess the potential of providing both long-term and short-term benefits to the health care industry. The fund will consider extending grants to support specific building or capital projects. National health agencies, hospitals, national welfare agencies, youth agencies, and local health and welfare organizations also are funded. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Amount of grant average: $1000 - $5000

Contact: Vice President, (847)-937-7075

Sponsor: Abbott Laboratories Fund, 100 Abbott Park Road, Abbott Park AP14C, Department 379, Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500


Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation

The mission of the foundation is to promote the well-being and betterment of humankind by assisting people in the US Southeast to build communities that nurture people, spur enterprise, bridge differences, foster fairness, and promote civility. Grants will be made in three program area: organizational development, community problem solving, and grassroot leadership development.

The deadline for proposals under the organizational development program is February. There is as rolling deadline for community problem-solving grants

Amount of Grant is typically $15,000-$75,000.
Date Application is Due: February
Contact: Grants Manager, (910) 748-9222; fax: (910) 777-0095
Sponsor: Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation, 102 Reynolds Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106-5123.


Belk Foundation Grants

The foundation awards general operating grants to nonprofits in North Carolina and South Carolina in its areas of interest, including education, youth, cultural programs, and hospitals. The grants are awarded for one year, renewable.

Contact: Trustee, (704) 357-1000
Sponsor: Belk Foundation, 2801 W Tyvola Roas, Charlotte, NC 28217-4500


Kathleen Price Bryan Family Foundation Grants

Grants are made principally in the fields of higher, secondary, and early childhood education; community and performing arts; health and human services; including AIDS programs; public interest; and youth.

Amount of Grant: $5000-$35,000
Date(s) Application Is Due: March, September.
Contact: Executive Director or Grants Assistant, (336) 273- 0080
Sponsor: Kathleen Price Bryan Family Foundation, 220 S Eugene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401


Camp Younts Foundation Grants

The foundation supports social services, higher and secondary education, youth organizations. Protestant religion, and hospitals and other health organizations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Date(s) Application Is Due August
Contact: Vice President, Camp Younts Foundation, c/o SunTrust Banks, (404) 230-5541
Sponsor: Camp Younts Foundation, PO Box 4655, MCH 221, Atlanta, GA 30302


Campbell Soup Foundation Grants

The foundation's key priorities are the needs of communities where the company operates. To address the needs and opportunities in communities, the company emphasizes helping children seize constuctive futures; reinforcing family strengths; and using foundation funds catalytically to draw other support for promising initiatives.

Amount of Grant: Typically $3000-$20,000
Contact #: (609) 342-6440
Sponsor: Campbell Soup Foundation, Camden PI, Camden, NJ 08103- 1799


Carolina Power and Light Grants

Contibutions support areas of education, health, human services, civic affairs, culture, arts, andthe environment.

Date(s) Application Is Due February, May, August, and November.
Contact: Corporate Contributions, (919) 546-6441, Fax: (919) 546-4338
Sponsor: Carolina Power and Light Company, PO Box 1551, CPB 14B2, Raleigh, NC 27602


Dupont Corporate Contributions Program Grants

The corporate contributions program supports company-area nonprofits in the United States and abroad in its areas of interest, including culture and arts, education, the environment, and health and social welfare.

Contact: Corporate Media Relations, (302) 774-2036
Sponsor: Dupont Corporation, 9541 Nemours Bldg, Wilmington, DE 19898


First Union National Bank of North Carolina Grants

One-year grants will be awarded to support community organizations in North Carolina in the areas of private and public education, including education-related programs such as dropout prevention and literacy programs, health and human services, culture and the arts, and civic and community improvements.

Contact: Contributions Coordinator, (704) 374-6565
Sponsor: First Union Foundation, First Union Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28388-0143.


Foundation for the Carolina Grants

The foundation supports nonprofit organizational in North and South Carolina, especially in the greater Charlotte, NC area, in five areas. Building Families grants help prepare preschool children to enter kindergarten. Building Bridges grants address growing racial, cultural, and economic diversity in the community. Building Potential grants empower individuals to be self-reliant and economically independent. Building Civic Vision grants increase civic understanding of key local ussues. Building Youth grants help school-age children make the transition from youth to adulthood.

Date(s) Application Is Due: February, June, and October.
Contact: Vice President, (704) 376-9541, fax: (704) 376-1243
Sponsor: Foundation for the Carolinas, 1043 E. Morehead St, Ste 100, Charlotte, NC 28204


Fund for Southern Communities Grants

The fund offers grants and technical assistance to grassroots social change organizations. The fund prefers to support projects that work for an equitable distribution of economic and political power and that are unlikely to be funded nation, working for the rights of workers, promoting self-determination in in low-income and disenfranchised communities, protecting the environment, creating alternative arts and media, or promoting peace and responsible US foreign policy.

Amount of Grant: $1000-$5000, average grant $2500
Contact: Grants Manager, (404) 876-4147; fax (404) 876-3453
Sponsor: Fund for Southern Communities, 547 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308


Fund of the Four Directions Grants

The fund makes grants to nonprofits that help Native Americans preserve their human rights, improve their socioeconomic status, prevent erosion of their land base, and open opportunities for advancement.

Amount of Grant: Typically $5000-$10,000
Contact: Codirector, (212) 768-1430
Sponsor: Fund of the Four Directions, 8 W 40th St, Ste 1610, New York, NY 10018


GTE Foundation Grants

Grants are made by both direct corporate giving and through the foundation, primarily to social betterment and educational institutions located in proximity and universities, grades six-12 math and science, fellowship programs, and regional educational associations. Recent areas of interests in education include literacy programs, building and equipment grants, faculty development programs in the sciences and engineering, minority group students in science and mathematics. The health and welfare program supports drug and alcohol abuse prevention. Cultural support is given to theaters, museums, art galleries, performing art centers, and public television.

Contact: Contributions Assistant, (203) 965-2213, fax: (203) 965- 2664
Sponsor: GTE Foundation, 1 Stamford Forum, Stamford, CT 06904


North Carolina Arts Council Arts in Education Development Grants

To strengthen the capacity of an organization or group of individuals to provide quality arts education programs. Grants must be matched dollar for dollar, with the exception of programs serving rural, low-wealth areas.

Amount of Grant - $5000 maximum
Date(s) Application is Due - March
Contact: Arts in Education Director, (919) 733-7897 ext. 18
Sponsor: North Carolina Arts Council, Department of Cultural Resources, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807

North Carolina Arts Council Arts in Educational Partnership

Partnerships grants are designed to implement long-range, comprehensive programs that serve to advance and improve the quality and status of arts in education throughout North Carolina. Proposals involving nonschool partners (e.g., after school or summer programs, day care centers, libraries, hospitals, churches, homeless shelters, housing projects, etc.) should emphasize the artist's role in the learning process.

Amount of Grant - $20,000 maximum matching funds.
Date(s) Application Is Due - March
Contact: Arts in Education Director, (919) 733-7897 ext 18
Sponsor: North Carolina Arts Council, Department of Cultural Resources, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807


North Carolina Arts Council Presenting Artists in Schools/Communities Grants

The funding provides support to organizations to hire professional artists or companies for school or community activities such as performances, workshops, readings, residencies, festivals, and afterschool and summer programs.

Amount of Grant - $1000-$5000 for short-term projects; $15,000 maximum for artist residencies
Date(s) Application is Due - March
Contact: Touring/Presenting Administrator, (919) 733-7897 ext 26, Arts in Education Director, (919) 733-7897 ext 18
Sponsor: North Carolina Arts Council, Department of Cultural Resources, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807


North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation Grants

Supports programs working to reduce infant mortality.

Requirements: North Carolina nonprofits are eligible.
Amount of Grant: $35,000 average
Contact: (919) 828-1616
Sponsor: North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation, 1300 Saint Mary's St., Ste 204, Raleigh, NC 27605


Pew Charitable Trusts Grants

Supports the work of nonprofit, organizations in the fields of culture, education, marine conservation worldwide, health and human services, public policy, and religion.

Contact: Guidelines Contact, (215) 575-9050, fax: (215) 575-4939
Sponsor: Pew Charitable Trusts, 2005 Market ST, Ste 1700, Philadelphia, PA 19103-7017


Kate Reynolds Charitable Trust Grants

The trusts awards health care grants and grants to organizations supporting the poor and needy in North Carolina.

Amount of Grant: $20,000-$200,000
Date(s) Application Is Due: January
Contact: President, (336) 723-1456
Sponsor: Kate Reynolds Charitable Trust Grants, 128 Reynolda Village, Winston-Salem, NC 27106


James River Corporation Foundation Grants

Suppports nonprofits in communities where James River Corporation has major operations or employee populations. The foundation awards the majority of grants in the area of education, focusing on higher education institutions that provide courses and opportunities to present of potential James River employees. Culture and the arts, health and human services, and civic affairs and community programs receive funding consideration.

Amount of Grant : $1.6 million total
Contact: Executive Administrator, (804) 649-4406, fax: (804) 343-4500
Sponsor: James River Corporation Foundation, PO Box 2218, Richmond, VA 23218


Steelcase Foundation Grants

Awards grants and matching gifts to improve the quality of life in communities of corporate operating areas for prevention and early intervention programs, with a particular focus on helping youth, people with disbilities, and the disadvantaged. Programs considered for support deal with AIDS, violence prevention, disability, education, and health and human services such as mental health and substance abuse.

Amount of Grant: More than $5.8 million total
Contact: Corporate Giving Program, (616) 246-4695
Sponsor: Steelcase Foundation, PO Box 1967, CH43, Grand Rapids, MI 49501


Winn Dixie Stores Foundation Grants

Winn Dixie's giving is accomplished primarily through its matching gifts program. The majority of the funds have generally gone to United Way. Other health and human services donations include support for local branches of national disease organizations, hospices, mental health programs, and hospitals. Youth-related grantees include 4-H clubs, Scouts, YMCA/YWCA and Junior Achievement. There are no formal guidelines or application forms.

Amount of Grant: $2 million total annually
Contact: (904) 783-5000
Sponsor: Winn-Dixie Store Foundation, 5050 Edgewood Ct., Jackonsville, FL 32203-0297


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Information for this document was provided by Cathy Graham, Area Specialized Agent, Resource Development
Document created by Susan Johnson, Cumberland County Center on 11/19/99. Revised by Jenny Richardson, Scotland County Center on 7/19/00.