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 websites 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 March 1, July 1, and Nov. 1.

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

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THE LEO BUSCAGLIA FOUNDATION

The Leo Buscaglia Foundation is a public foundation that was formed in 1984 to support activities dedicated to fostering the spirit of giving. Projects related to the arts, humanities, and education are particularly encouraged; other areas also are considered if they're directed toward teaching and encouraging the spirit of giving.

Funds: Between $2,500 and $20,000

Application Deadline: Grants are accepted year-round

Contact: Jeff Jordan (310) 791-3144

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THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER TEACHING TOLERANCE GRANTS

The Teaching Tolerance project of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a nonprofit group that fights discrimination, offers grants to teachers in support of projects that promote diversity, peacemaking, community service, or other aspects of tolerance education. Funded projects tend to be:

· small-scale, resourceful and student-focused

· clearly defined, well-integrated and tailored to the specific needs and interests of particular learners and their communities

· economically responsible, involving staff participation, community volunteers, and in-kind contributions whenever possible

· sustainable in some way, rather than one-time only evens and activities

Teaching Tolerance grants generally do not fund: salaries, stipends, presenter fees, overhead costs, travel expenses, food items, and computer hardware.

Funds: up to $2,000

Application Deadline: applications accepted year-round

Contact: Teaching Tolerance Grants, 400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104; (334) 264-0286 ext. 374

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