Grant Opportunities for Camps

MISSION: To enhance the communities in which we live by strengthening families, by respecting the natural environment, and by fostering peace. AREAS OF INTEREST: Early childhood development and education, with an emphasis on children at-risk; Environmental stewardship, with an emphasis on rivers and their watershed ecosystems; and Peacemaking activities, with an emphasis on teaching peace and conflict resolution.

We accept proposals from nonprofit organizations for projects which meet one of the Foundation’s two basic purposes: (1) To contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or their programs designed to benefit youth; and (2) To contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations, to the end that such information can be more adequately used by society.

To enhance the quality of life in the Sacramento area by:1. Creating systemic change through innovative programs in education, arts and children welfare programs 2. Assisting Sacramento organizations to expand by supporting major capital improvements. 3. Supporting education programs that require student participation. Preference will be given to requests that use leverage to expand the value of our grants such as organizations that have a high use of volunteers, the use of the grants to promote the raising of additional funds, or a high number of recipients that benefit from the grant.

The Tennessee Health Foundation is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by awarding grants that improve health, public education and economic development for Tennesseans. For 2012, our funding will focus on expanding access to care with an emphasis on health disparities and at-risk populations; addressing the problems of infant mortality and childhood obesity; and improving patient safety and quality for our fellow Tennesseans.

The RGK Foundation supports a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. Human service programs of particular interest to the Foundation include children and family services, early childhood development, and parenting education. Youth development programs supported by the Foundation typically include after-school educational enrichment programs that supplement and enhance formal education systems to increase the chances for successful outcomes in school and life.

Organizations classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, or international organizations registered as charitable with their particular government, may seek funding from ADM Cares if their objectives involve promoting agricultural development, sound environmental practices, education for children and young adults, maintaining a vibrant community or related topics. Preference will be given to groups in ADM communities that can demonstrate clear, measurable results toward stated objectives and a solid track record of success.

The Community Grant Program proceeds from the premise that those involved on the front lines of the educational system, “below” the top management level, often have unique insight into small but significant needs or innovations that are often overlooked and which, with foresight and focus, could be addressed in the near future to make a positive difference to the community served. One purpose is to provide funding to assist with small, concrete projects or needs which will make an improvement in inner city education in Boston, Hartford, New York City, Providence and Washington, D.C.

Rasmuson Foundation awards grants both to organizations serving Alaskans through a base of operations in Alaska, and to individuals for projects, fellowships and sabbaticals. To be considered for a grant award, grant seekers must meet specific criteria and complete and submit the required application according to the specific guidelines of each program. Tier 1 Awards: Grants of up to $25,000 for capital projects, technology updates, capacity building, program expansion, and creative works.