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Hundreds have been deeply affected and thousands are injured while others will be left homeless or jobless. It can be tricky to determine how to sift through the information to prioritize philanthropic action.

Our colleagues at Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy have both compiled lists of trusted resources to help philanthropy bring attention and aid to affected communities.

We encourage you to review these resources and share your generosity by making donations to affected residents of the island. In the wake of the U. While up-to-date figures are unavailable due to the intense conflict, more than 1 million Afghans remain displaced from their homes due to ongoing violence and frequent natural disasters. We are grateful for our colleagues at Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees GCIR who have compiled a list of actions to support philanthropic response.

Maryland Philanthropy Network will continue to post ways in which philanthropy may respond to all that is happening in the world and we urge foundations and individual philanthropists to look into the future of how all of this will change Maryland and what your role may be to relieve suffering and build for our future.

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Join Today. Funding may be used for general operating expenses as well as for specific projects. A limited amount of discretionary funding is available to support smaller emergency awards. The purpose of this program is to support animal welfare groups by providing grants of donated pet food. The program primarily serves smaller groups that have limited resources, increasing their visibility and providing greater access to supplies.

The purpose of this program is to benefit people with physical challenges in need so that they can live life as fully as possible. The purpose of this program is to ensure that the communities served by the funding agency are healthy and sustainable. The funding agency has identified community investment priorities to reflect the global and local nature of its business and to emphasize areas where it can make a unique and sustainable difference.

The purpose of this program is to support the preservation and conservation of both new and traditional library and archival materials. Emphasis is placed on supporting projects that develop and disseminate new methods, standards, and best practices that will be widely applicable.

Grants will support projects taking place in , and applications are due Thursday, September 6, The purpose of this program is to support the funding agency's mission to help vulnerable families and children access the resources and opportunities they need to build a better future.

All projects and applicants must be in alignment with the funding agency's mission. The purpose of this program is to support organizations that create economic development initiatives that significantly include the voice of the poor and marginalized in creating community assets. The purpose of this program is to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of alcoholism, chemical dependency, and addictive behavior, including support for related research and education.

Funding will support organizations whose primary purpose is to operate treatment programs to help individuals recover from alcoholism, drug addiction, and other forms of substance use disorder.

The funding agency is particularly interested in supporting new or expanding projects that address the lack of treatment services by allowing more people to seek recovery. The purpose of this program is to help animals during man-made or natural disasters where physical or financial assistance is needed to support local response and recovery.

The purpose of this program is to support initiatives that address the opioid crisis, community economic development, or adolescent and teen education. All projects must address an identified need, involve a specific initiative or program, and provide target metrics or projected outcomes. This program will bring together ten-person teams from three cities across the country for a learning academy involving a series of three in-person workshops and six distance learning modules during which participating teams will plan and ultimately implement safety demonstration projects.

Participants will also learn about how emerging smart cities technologies provide opportunities to prevent crashes and save lives.

Funding is intended to complement the role of public institutions and public funds. The DentaQuest Foundation makes grants to a variety of organizations that are engaged in improving oral health. The Foundation does not make grants directly to individuals and does not support capital expenses, operating expenses, direct service, mobile vans or payments for procedures.

Applicants must have c 3 non profit status. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity to sites implementing the I Can Do It! ICDI model to receive evaluations of their programs. The goal of the ICDI model is to transform the lives of individuals with disabilities by offering them more opportunities to participate in and experience the benefits of physical activity and healthy eating. The purpose of this program is to promote community-based efforts to protect and restore the diverse natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributary rivers and streams.

Supported program efforts will focus on achieving water quality improvement, restoration and protection of key Chesapeake Bay species and their habitats, and the fostering of an engaged and diverse citizen and stakeholder presence that will build upon and sustain measurable natural resource improvements. Funding is available to support educators who wish to establish or maintain an effective learning tool using visual arts within the school day.

Projects should be developed to serve all children in the classroom, with a special focus on students who learn differently. The purpose of this program is to fund exhibitions, publications, symposia, lectures, and academic programs that provide promising new insights into the funding agency's collection fields.

Early-stage projects with ground-shifting concepts for which seed funds are critical to the endeavor are encouraged. The purpose of this program is to support initiatives relevant to the performing and visual arts, including their many overlapping challenges and practices. The purpose of this program is to provide direct financing for projects that enable older adults to age in their communities, as well as those that transform the long-term care system.

Financing will support community or economic development projects that provide positive benefits for the plus, low-income population. The funding agency specifically focuses on programs that support children, education, and health and human services.

The BoatU. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is an innovative leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. The Foundation provides educational outreach directly to boaters and supports partner organizations nationwide. The purpose of this program is to provide assistance to disadvantaged and needy people in communities.

The goal of this program is to promote a common understanding by enhancing excellence and enabling those in need to improve their lives. The purpose of this program is to expand the use of alternative dispute resolution ADR , improve the process, increase access to ADR for those who cannot afford it, and share knowledge across different cultures.

The program will focus on innovative and replicable projects that provide ADR for vulnerable and underserved populations and community-focused dispute resolution. The purpose of this program is to support powerful, innovative ideas and approaches that challenge the status quo. When proposing projects, applicants are encouraged to think radically and act positively to alter society and the world. By aligning with organizations that are already making a difference, we continue to make an immediate impact on the lives of thousands of children.

The Kendeda Fund supports the dignity of individuals and the sustainability of communities through investments in transformative leaders and ideas. Offer several grant programs. This program supports projects that advance bold and innovative ideas for mobility on-demand MOD solutions through emerging technologies, applications, practices, and service models in concert with existing public transportation system and resources.

This program will provide expert technical assistance to develop ideas for MOD solutions into vetted business plans through a comprehensive process involving supported engagement, peer mentoring, research, and other supportive activities. Eligible ideas must be in the early stage of development.

Enterprise Green Communities helps developers, investors, builders and policymakers make the transition to a green future for affordable housing. The purpose of this program is to provide support to some of the most populous cities in the country to significantly deepen and accelerate their efforts to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable future for their residents.

The purpose of this program is to support efforts to break the cycle of poverty and hunger in communities throughout the United States. The funding agency supports projects that are transformative, holistic, and integrated and work towards a world where all are fed.

Supported projects will assist in breaking down barriers between neighbors, ensuring just laws and policies for all, and addressing the root causes of hunger. The purpose of this program is to support research and development projects that may ultimately enhance the development, health, safety, education, or quality of life of children from infancy through age seven.

The purpose of this program is to help make the game of golf more accessible to people with disabilities by providing financial assistance and resources to organizations that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn and enjoy the game of golf and its inherent values. Of particular interest are projects that focus on the inclusion of people with disabilities in programs that involve those without disabilities, with the ultimate goal of enhancing their inclusion into the fabric of the community.

The Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of the public by advancing the education and training of health professionals. The purpose of this program is to support pet service organizations and agencies in the event of a large-scale natural disaster. The purpose of this program is to provide bullet and stab protective vests for K9s at no cost to law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

Vests will be provided for K9s that are actively employed, certified with their current handler, and at least 20 months of age. Vests will be custom-made to fit each dog, and will be under warranty for five years. Refer to page 3 of the NOFA file for additional details regarding the features of awarded vests. The purpose of this program is to support projects taking place on Family Volunteer Day, which is a day of service that celebrates the power of families who work together to support causes they care about.

Through service, families can strengthen their bonds to their communities and with each other. The purpose of this program is to create a more just, vibrant, sustainable, and democratic society.

This program focuses on finding solutions to the climate crisis and to growing inequality, and aims to transform the systems and mindsets that hinder progress toward a more sustainable and equitable future for all people, particularly women and people of color. The purpose of this program is to promote equestrian involvement in the restoration, repair, and establishment of trails.

Funding will support trail maintenance, construction, and relocation projects, as well as educational projects, including Tread Lightly! Partnering with Levitt or receiving a grant offers your town or city the extraordinary opportunity to transform an abandoned or underused public space into a vibrant community destination where all feel welcome.

Levitt uses the power of free, live music to bring people together and strengthen community bonds. Interested in bringing Levitt to your community? Email inquiry levitt. The purpose of this program is to provide underprivileged individuals, with a focus on youth, with the resources to improve their confidence and education, and the opportunity to achieve extraordinary goals.

Support may be provided in the form of monetary awards or in-kind donations of items for auctions or raffles. The purpose of this program is to help law enforcement agencies overcome budget restrictions and the oftentimes overwhelming costs associated with acquiring and deploying highly skilled, operationally efficient, and effective police service dogs. Funding will support organizations currently seeking the addition of a police service dog or considering replacing a current police service dog.

The purpose of this program is to promote, support, and expand pet-friendly programs and policies in America's cities. The purpose of this program is to navigate society upward by helping in-need communities advance their missions in public middle school education, teacher training, and solar energy. Operating and project awards will support pioneering initiatives. The purpose of this program is to provide developmental support to projects that address the social determinants of health, which are the social, behavioral, and environmental conditions that contribute to an individual's long-term health and well-being.

Priority will be given to projects that address asthma and healthy home issues. The ultimate goal of this program is to foster high-quality, evidence-based models that efficiently connect funding to meaningful health, economic, and social outcomes in order to advance health equity for people in low-income communities.

The purpose of this program is to provide school teachers and educators with classroom technology and related training. Projects are expected to further the reach of teachers, enhance the skills of students, and create endless opportunities to expand educational methods. First Nations believes that Native youth represent the future of Native communities, and that their health and well-being determines the future health and well-being of a community overall.

By investing in youth and giving them a sense of place and tradition in the community, a community ensures that it will have bright and capable future leaders.

The goal is to provide programs that meet youth where they are, support them in accomplishing their goals and dreams, and prepare them for an empowered adulthood guided by their cultures, families and traditions. The purpose of this program is to overhaul the country's outdated and crumbling infrastructure with a new approach that will foster healthier, sustainable, and just communities. Focusing on urban areas and their surrounding suburbs, this program seeks to support solutions that connect and improve infrastructure systems in ways that maximize positive impacts and minimize negative environmental, economic, and social consequences.

Funding will support both project and general support awards. The purpose of this program is to raise awareness of intellectual freedom and censorship issues during the annual Banned Books Week celebration.

Supported projects and events must be held during Banned Books Week, scheduled to take place September , Applicants must collaborate with other organizations on the proposed project or event. The purpose of this program is to sponsor charitable causes that engage the funding agency's employees, partners, stakeholders, and clients. The purpose of this program is to assist leading regional hospitals, medical centers, and specialized medical institutions providing access to high-quality health care for low-income populations.

Funding will support programs designed to enhance the skills of, and increase the numbers of, practitioners and educators across roles in health care. Funding will also support medical research and the development of young investigators to help create a broad and enduring impact on the nation's health. The purpose of this program is to support educational institutions demonstrating uncommon success in preparing students to thrive in a global society.

This program's focus is largely on higher education programs and scholarships; however, innovative models of early childhood and K education, as well as professional development for teachers, may also be funded.

The purpose of this program is to support direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems.

This program's focus is largely on programs that have proven successful in facilitating economic independence and in strengthening facilities. The purpose of this program is to support cultural institutions that offer meaningful programs in the arts and sciences, prioritizing those which enable engagement by young people and create a lasting and measurable impact.

Funding will also support select programs nurturing and developing artistic talent. The purpose of this program is to improve recycling infrastructure, with priority given to closing the loop on materials and enhancing existing infrastructure. In addition, this program supports the priority areas of sortation of small-format rigid plastics and sortation and processing of glass.

The purpose of this program is to support the prevention of heart and other injuries in student and amateur athletes through the placement of automatic external defibrillator AED equipment. Awards may be provided to facilities such as schools and recreational centers and will consist of one AED and one AED wall cabinet.

The purpose of this program is to support the development of a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. To achieve this objective, the program will enhance the training and professional development of librarians, develop faculty and library leaders, and recruit and educate the next generation of librarians.

Projects are expected to have a broad impact, contribute to the advancement of library theory or practice, feature strategic collaborations, demonstrate expertise, and thoughtfully address issues of diversity and inclusion. The purpose of this program is to improve communities by building partnerships between local government sustainability leaders and local, place-based foundations.

Funding will support local projects developed through these partnerships to promote a healthy environment, a strong economy, and well-being for all residents. The purpose of this program is to provide underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary for financial success throughout life. Funding will support research and educational projects that empower underserved Americans to make sound financial decisions throughout their lives.

Awards will be made in three categories — small, medium and large city. Our grant aims to advance and facilitate the lifesaving efforts that give animals a second chance at life when they have nowhere else to turn.

The purpose of this program is to increase student awareness and involvement in the restoration and protection of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed region's natural resources through increasing student access to projects that provide meaningful watershed educational experiences MWEEs , or other activities that serve the same purpose. Projects must raise public awareness about the health of streams, rivers, and the Chesapeake and Coastal bays and about the steps that can be taken to restore and protect them.

The purpose of this program is to provide pre-K to young adult children's books to organizations that work with children in low-income or underserved areas in order to start, rebuild, or add to a library, or to serve children that would benefit by being given new books to take home. Eligible applicants are middle schools that have insufficient funding for after-school athletic programs, or that have no after-school athletics whatsoever.

The purpose of this program is to support increased recycling of foodservice packaging made from foam polystyrene. Funding will support projects that start or strengthen post-consumer foam recycling, including the recycling of post-consumer foodservice packaging, egg cartons, meat trays, and protective packaging.

Applications for FY18 are due July The purpose of this program is to support and energize grassroots coalitions that promote transit in communities around the country through both public education programs and advocacy efforts.

Projects should focus on grassroots advocacy efforts that can help achieve specific state and local public transportation goals. Award recipients are expected to be vocal advocates with their respective federal representatives on federal issues related to public transportation and attend the National Alliance of Public Transportation Advocates NAPTA advocacy day in March The purpose of this program is to support organizations that meet or help meet the affordable housing needs of veterans in rural areas.

The purpose of this program is to support the development of healthy and thriving communities through support for projects that promote civic pride, economic development, and revitalization. Support is targeted to specific projects that will enhance the scope of services offered by the applicant. Through this collaboration, and in partnership with a team of experts across the healthy eating and active living movement, the initiative aims to engage, organize, and mobilize people to help all children grow up at a healthy weight.

The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation FTPF is an award-winning international nonprofit charity dedicated to planting fruitful trees and plants to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, strengthen communities, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. The Spirit of Blue Foundation creates unique fundraising opportunities for law enforcement related non-profit organizations.

The purpose of this program is to assist young organizations in identifying, building, and conserving greenways and trail projects. Program support is intended to jumpstart the critical first steps of gaining community buy-in, engaging multiple stakeholders, and using innovative mapping technologies to determine the best routes.

Environment and species conservation and blindness-related services and research. Additional discretionary grants may be made to specific organizations and program areas that were of interest to Mrs. With funding from the Economic Development Administration EDA , Smart Growth America SGA and its contractor, Recast City, will provide technical assistance to help local community leaders integrate small-scale manufacturing into their place-based economic development efforts.

Any units or subdivisions of regional, local, or tribal government, as well as non-profits and nongovernmental organizations such as community development corporations and community foundations, are eligible to apply. The fund awards grants to organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and softball programs and facilities. The purpose of this program is to support organizations working in the areas of education and youth development to help children succeed in school and life.

The goal of the program is to promote educational initiatives around the world that impact children. The purpose of this program is to raise the quality of education for children by making sure they have access to the resources they need to be successful in school and in life. To support this goal, organizations that serve children in need may register for the First Book National Book Bank, which is an online resource that offers hundreds of new, high-quality books and educational resources for children up to 18 years old.

Once registered, organizations will be able to receive materials free of charge. The purpose of this program is to support community tree planting projects, including post-recovery tree planting projects. The purpose of this program is to provide donations to organizations that are concerned with young people and education. The Amerisource Bergen Foundation provides grants to organizations that are focused on providing access to healthcare and education, both human and animal, around the world.

Included is an opioid prevention grant program. The purpose of this program is to empower those without a voice by supporting humanitarian outreach efforts that often go unnoticed. Areas of support include disadvantaged youth, public health, women, the environment, the arts, the hungry, and the homeless. To be eligible to apply for a BoA grant, must be tax-exempt under section c 3 of the Internal Revenue Code and not classified as a private foundation. The humanities include the study and interpretation of history, literature including novels, poetry, drama, and other forms of written expression, both modern and classical , philosophy, ethics, jurisprudence, comparative religion, archaeology, cultural anthropology, and the interpretation not the creation of the arts.

Whether you are a park ranger, an event organizer, or a proactive city resident, OH! Movement invites everyone to apply today! Phillips Charitable Foundation administers several Grant Initiatives through the calendar year touching each of their mission areas. The purpose of this program is to support organizations working for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, and educational purposes. Historically, favorable consideration has been given to projects assisting canines and soldiers transitioning back into civilian life, as well as projects addressing the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Supported projects and activities should be at a new or early stage of development. Supported efforts should also be unique and distinct to the applicant, scalable, and significant. The Pillars Fund's mission is to create a more just, vibrant society where diversity can thrive by investing in opportunities to elevate and amplify the leadership and talents of American Muslims in civil society, in the media, and in the realm of public.

The purpose of this program is to provide luxury pet beds to shelter pets. The overarching belief behind the program is that every pet deserves a warm and cozy place to sleep. Awards will be provided to municipally owned shelters or animal control facilities, veterinary hospitals or clinics, and nonprofit organizations that are registered Petfinder members.

This program is structured as a co-funder engagement. A nonprofit organization must be nominated by and receive a matching grant from new or existing funders, such as a private foundation, community foundation, or individual donor, in order to apply. The purpose of this program is to address the safe disposal and destruction of unneeded opioid medications. The program will provide award recipients with access to drug deactivation resources that enable community members to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe and effective manner.

The purpose of this program Metro D. FedEx only accepts applications for charitable support twice per year during our grant cycles. The next FedEx Cares grant cycle begins June 1 — 30, The purpose of this program is to connect Kohl's associates with nonprofit organizations so that they may make a difference in their local communities.

The purpose of this program is to support pet-friendly communities by creating safe, off-leash areas for pets and their owners to enjoy for years to come. Funding will support projects to build, maintain, and enhance off-leash dog parks. The project's goal is to support communities nationwide in adopting proven, sustainable, scalable, and replicable models that include participation of people with disabilities and older adults in the design and implementation of coordinated transportation systems that are responsive to their needs.

The purpose of this program is to ensure that future generations can enjoy the activities of hunting, fishing, camping, and recreational shooting. Our Social Media Channels. We're available on the following channels. Little Boost Community Grant. Scholarships Opportunities for Theology Students. Non-Profit Management Assistance Grants. Inclusive Growth and Recovery Challenge. Call for Capital Projects. Goldseker Foundation Management Assistance Grants. Conservation Grants Program.

Small Grants Program. Leadership Development Grants Program. Voices for Healthy Kids has made a commitment to ensure that we reach those populations most adversely affected by childhood obesity and has integrated a broad-based health equity approach throughout the design of our initiative. Kress Foundation: Conservation Grant Program.

Dougherty Foundation. Programs, defined as ongoing activities that may be educational in nature or provide entertainment, including summer concert series, lecture series, or training workshops.

Foundation: Monetary and In-Kind Donations. Watt Foundation After School Program grants. Sprint sponsors sports and entertainment events that are important to you and your community. Sloan Foundation grants. Open Meadows Foundation.

Ford Foundation Grants. The Outdoor Happiness Movement. Kellog Foundation Children, Family, Community-centered grants. Dean Charitable Foundation Grant Program. Simmons Nonprofit PR Grants. Women's Shelters Grant. Graham Fund awards grants across four focus areas and a geographically vast area that includes 10 counties in Virginia and Maryland as well as the District of Columbia. Funding will support subsidized spay and neuter services.

Scholarships and grants are available. Social Problems - FY Eligible applicants are schools that have a full-time collision repair program. The Conservation Alliance engages businesses in funding and partnering with nonprofit organizations to protect wild places and waterways for their habitat and recreational value. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation NFWF and Walmart: Acres for America funds projects that conserve important large-scale habitats for fish, wildlife, and plants through land acquisitions and perpetual conservation easements.

Public libraries are invited to participate in a programming opportunity around The Great American Read, an eight-part PBS series designed to spark a national conversation about reading and the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped us. Pedigree Foundation helps organizatons who help dogs.

The Glydys Brooks Foundation supports innovative capital projects at publicly supported nonprofit organizations, in the fields of libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics. Firehouse Subs public Safety grants were designed to to improve the life-saving capabilities of public safety organizations by providing funding for life-saving equipment, as well as other resources and support.

Best Buy Foundation's grants are for program that serve underserved teens with hands-on access to the technology education and tools they need to be successful in school and prepared for the tech-reliant jobs of the future.

Jandy Ammons Foundation grant program: improve local communities through innovative, project-driven endeavors that will enhance wildlife habitats, park settings, educational surroundings, artistic installations, or Christian church mission projects. Aetna Foundation: Cultivating Healthy Communities grantees should work with underserved, low-income, and minority populations, and projects will catalyze measurable improvements in community health outcomes.

Voya Foundation grants are focused on equipping youth with STEM expertise and financial knowledge necessary to compete in the 21st century workforce. The Banfield Foundation Pet Advocacy Grants fund programs that help pets and their families stay together. Singing For Change offers competitive grants to progressive, non-profit organizations that address the root causes of social or environmental problems. The Wish You Well Foundation reviews donation requests with a wide array of funding needs.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation supports research grants and fellowships for cancer prevention and early detection and community grants for cancer screening or education projects on the local level.

They will support more in The programs are varied but primarily benefit children and young adults. USA Football grant programs for fields and equipments. Snapdragon Book Foundation: Eligible applicants are preK school libraries that serve disadvantaged children, including libraries in public, private, experimental, and alternative schools. National Environmental Education Foundation offers a variety of grants and awards to support the great work being done across the nation at the local level.

We routinely highlight individual and group commitment to nature through education and service. Pro Literacy National Book Fund. Better World Books Literacy Grants.

Action for Healthy Kids offers grants and programs for schools. France-Merrick Foundation offers grants in many focus areas throughout MD, but emphasis on Baltimore area. New Belgium Beer Company offers grants to nonprofits who improve the health of the planet and inspire others to joyously embrace sustainable choices by serving and connecting with communities where the New Belgium Brewing Company sells its beers. Veterans Support Foundation provides grant funding to nonprofits supporting veteran related projects throughout the U.

VSF gives priority to matching fund projects and provides funding solely for scientific, charitable, and educational purposes. Arthur R. Dubs Foundation offers several types of grant programs. Top priority will be given to applications from rural communities who support and encourage an active outdoor lifestyle. Whole Kids Foundation Whole Kids Foundation supports schools with a variety of grant programs and educational materials.

The Winters Group is based in Bowie, Maryland. The purpose of their grant program is to break down systemic barriers that impact marginalized women and youth by supporting established projects that promote inclusion, equity, and justice. The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, education, human services and other causes. Amgen Foundation Health-related grant and giving programs.

Through their grant programs, the Banfield Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that provide veterinary assistance to pet owners and work to keep pets in homes with their families.