Follow the *links provided (to activate a link, "click" on the title of the grant program) or contact the EGUSD Grant Office (or 686-7797 ext. 7652) if you would like more information about the funding opportunities listed.

*The links are listed as a courtesy to our visitors. While these sites are offered as a resource for our visitors, the EGUSD does not control the information contained in the linked web sites and accepts no liability for any information.

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BEN & JERRY'S FOUNDATION

The Ben & Jerry's Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States which facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. The foundation supports programs and projects that are examples of creative problem solving. Projects must 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.

NOTE: Public schools are not considered "grassroots organizations" under the Ben & Jerry's Foundation's definition. Grassroots organizations that support public education are eligible to apply.

Funds: $1,000 to $15,000

Application Deadline: accepts letters of inquiry year-round. Full proposals (by invitation only) are due within one year of the invitation.

Contact: Ben & Jerry's Foundation, 30 Community Drive, South Burlington, VT 05403; (802) 846-1500

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DISNEY MINNIE GRANTS

The Walt Disney Company and Youth Service America will soon award grants to support youth-led service projects. Grants support youth, ages 5-14, in planning and implementing projects in their community. Projects that encourage applicants to address environmental issues and empower children as young citizens will be given priority.

Funds: Up to $500

Application deadline has passed. Check back later to see when next round of funding will become abvailable.

Contact: (202) 296-2992 - Email Questions: MinnieGrant@ysa.org

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PACIFICARE FOUNDATION

PacifiCare Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of lives of the disadvantaged or under served in areas where PacifiCare Health Systems does business.

The foundation accomplishes its mission primarily through four focus areas including:

1. Child/Youth - Including child care, youth activity programs, programs to support at-risk youth and counseling programs.
   
2. Education - Including school programs that promote self-esteem, encourage academic achievement and the development of specific skills, literacy programs and training programs.
   
3. Human/Social Services - Including programs that provide housing, shelters, education, community development, crime prevention, food, transportation and other social services for targeted populations.
   
4. Senior - Including senior social services, nutrition, education, volunteer, and adult daycare programs.

Proposal requirements are outlined in the foundation's grant guidelines available online http://www.pacificare.com/vgn/images/portal/cit_60701/127503Guidelines_for_Charitable_Giving.pdf

Funds: $2,000 to $10,000

Application Deadline: The foundation has established two annual funding cycles. Proposals must be received either by January 1 or July 1.

Contact: Riva Gebel, Director, PacifiCare Foundation, P.O. Box 25186, Santa Ana, CA 92799; (714) 825-5233

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PAY IT FORWARD FOUNDATION

Pay It Forward Mini-Grants are designed to fund one-time-only service-oriented projects identified by youth as activities they would like to perform to benefit their school, neighborhood, or greater community. Projects must contain a "pay it forward" focus - that is, they must be based on the concept of one person doing a favor for others, who in turn do favors for others, with the results growing exponentially - to be considered in the grant making process. WE DO NOT GIVE GENERAL EDUCATIONAL GRANTS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF YOUR SCHOOL, THE PURCHASE OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, ETC.

Funds: $50 to $500.

Application Deadline: September 15th for first semester funding; February 15th for second semester funding.

Contact: Pay it Forward Foundation, P.O. Box 552, Cambria, CA 93428, grants@payitforwardfoundation.org

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VERIZON FOUNDATION

The Verizon Foundation is in the business of improving lives in literacy, knowledge and a readiness for the 21st Century.

Specifically, we help people to:

• Increase their literacy and educational achievement
• Avoid being an abuser or a victim of domestic violence
• Achieve and sustain their health and safety

Eligible organizations seeking grants from the Verizon Foundation must be prepared to track and report program outcomes as well as specific results that demonstrate measurable human impact. In the grant application, organizations must indicate what outcomes are targeted through programming and what results, as specified on the grant application, the organization will measure.

Funds: Varies. Averages $5,000 to $10,000

Application Deadline: accepts applications January 1 through October 31.

Contact: Alan Sabsevitz, Public Affairs Manager, Verizon 1796 North I Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405

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WAL-MART FOUNDATION GOOD WORKS PROGRAM

Administered locally through individual stores, the Wal-Mart Foundation provides funding to support community initiatives. Store managers and employees take an active role in identifying and selecting community grass-roots organizations and causes to receive funding.

Funds: varies by request

Deadline: accepts applications year-round

Contact: See your local Wal-Mart store manager or contact the Wal-Mart Foundation at (800) 530-9925.

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