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| | Ben & Jerry's Foundation Seeks Proposals for Social and Environmental Justice Projects  Deadline: April 14, 2017 The Ben & Jerry's Foundation supports organizations working to bring about progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. One-year grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to nonprofit, grassroots community-organizing groups in the United States working to further social and environmental justice and in support of sustainable and just-food systems. Grants can be used to support both programming or operational costs. The foundation will only consider proposals from grassroots, constituent-led organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 that are using direct action, grassroots, and community-organizing strategies to accomplish their goals. Pre-proposals must be received no later than April 14, 2017. Upon review, select applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal by October 19, 2017. |
In Akron, Ohio; Miami, Florida; and in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, BMe is awarding numerous Black Men $10,000 for their stories! 
BMe Community is an award-winning network of community-builders known for defining people by their positive contributions to society and for enlisting incredible black men who inspire us to be better together. To that end, BMe has issued a Call for Stories for its 2017 BMe Leadership Award. The annual award is designed to provide recognition, funding, and networking opportunities to black men who are helping to build prosperous communities. Award recipients are known as BMe Leaders and are recognized for their commitment to strengthening local economies, maintaining sustainable businesses, and improving the lives of others in their communities. The theme of this year's competition is Black Men's Genius. With support from the Heinz Endowments, Pittsburgh will join Akron (OH), Miami (FL), and Philadelphia (PA) in participating in this year's program, through which twenty-five men will receive up to $10,000 each to build on the good they are already doing in their communities and, ultimately, help create a more caring and prosperous region through their efforts. Award recipients also will travel to Washington, D.C., to be inducted into a lifelong fellowship of their peers. As a national network, BMe Community places a spotlight on the many ways that inspirational black men bring out the best in their cities and, since 2012, has awarded more $2 million to men who are deeply committed to the well-being of others and are making a substantial positive impact on communities across the country. To be eligible, nominees must be black men who are at least 18 years old and live in the greater Akron (OH), Miami (FL), or Philadelphia or Pittsburgh (PA) region. |
World of Children Accepting Nominations for 2017 Awards Program $50,000 Minimum Grant Awards  DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2017
The World of Children Award program was created to recognize individuals who make a difference in the lives of children in the United States and around the globe. To that end, the program awards grants in support of proven, high-impact programs that ensure that more children's lives will be touched, improved, and changed forever.
The World of Children Awards honors individuals in six categories: Protection, Education, Humanitarian, Health, Youth, and Alumni. 1) Protection Award: Recognizes individuals making extraordinary contributions to children so that they can live free from fear, abuse, and exploitation (including but not limited to trafficking, slavery, and sexual imposition). The minimum grant award is $50,000. 2) Education Award: Recognizes individuals making substantial contributions to children in the educational arena. This includes individuals who have made and are making education available to severely underserved populations, those who innovate new and effective methods of learning and teaching, and those whose work creates educational opportunity for children who are challenged or disenfranchised. The minimum grant award is $50,000. 3) Humanitarian Award: Recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education, or humanitarian services. Nominees must have created, managed, or otherwise supported a sustainable program that has significantly contributed to children's opportunities to be safe, to learn, and to grow; must do this work over and above their normal employment, or work for little or no pay; must have been doing this work for a minimum of ten years; and have an existing nonprofit organization in good standing that can receive grant funds. The minimum grant award is $50,000. 4) Health Award: Recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine, or the sciences. Nominees must have created, managed, or otherwise supported a sustainable program that has significantly contributed to the improved health of children; must do this work over and above their normal employment, or work for little or no pay; must have been doing this work for a minimum of ten years; must have an existing nonprofit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds. The minimum grant award is $50,000. 5) Youth Award: Recognizes youth who are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. Nominees must be under the age of 21 by the nomination submission deadline; have an existing nonprofit organization in good standing that can receive grant funds; and have been doing this work for a minimum of three years by the nomination submission deadline. The minimum grant award is $25,000. 6) Alumni Award: Recognizes past honorees whose work on behalf of children has excelled and awards them additional funds to further that work. Nominees must have previously received a World of Children Award.
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 Voya Foundation Accepting Applications for STEM and Financial Literacy Programs The Voya Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Voya Financial, works to ensure that youth are equipped with science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) expertise and financial knowledge necessary to compete in the twenty-first century workforce and make smart financial decisions that lead to a secure retirement. To that end, Voya is accepting applications from organizations that provide innovative and experiential K-8 STEM learning opportunities that promote an early interest in STEM career fields and improve teachers' capabilities in STEM; or that provide financial education curriculum to grade 9-12 students focused on navigating major financial milestones such as student debt, credit, home ownership, financial products and services/financial capability, and family needs. 1) STEM Education: The foundation supports organizations that fund high-quality experiential STEM learning opportunities for children in grades K-8. Programs are evaluated based on improvements in covered STEM concepts and increased interest in STEM careers generated over the course of the program. 2) Financial Literacy: Voya's financial literacy grants support organizations that provide financial literacy curriculum to students in high school (grades 9-12). Programs must cover student debt, credit, home ownership, investing, and understanding of financial products and services (financial capability), and family financial planning. To be eligible, applicants must be considered tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Click Here for more information or to apply for a grant. |
 Chicago Foundation for Women Launches The 100 Day Fund Grant funds will support grassroots organizing and civic engagement in first 100 days of the Trump administration  Deadline: February 3, 2017
Chicago Foundation for Women (CFW) today announced the creation of The 100 Day Fund to spur civic engagement and advocacy in support of gender equity in the first 100 days of the Trump administration. The 100 Day Fund will offer rapid response grants to support non-partisan, community-based activities and organizations working to achieve gender equity in the Chicago region.
"We have seen a surge of interest in supporting local efforts to advance equity for women and girls," Chicago Foundation for Women President/CEO K. Sujata said. "The 100 Day Fund provides funding for this energy and engagement to continue beyond the inauguration and Women's Marches, and continue our momentum to achieve gender equity."
The 100 Day Fund will provide resources for creative grassroots approaches to engage more people in civic action and advocacy on issues affecting women and girls in the Chicago region. The fund will support CFW's work around The 100% Project, an all-in, all-out effort to end gender bias and increase economic security among women and girls throughout the Chicago area by 2030.
Today CFW released a request for proposals for projects taking place in the first 100 days of the new administration, through April 30, 2017. Projects and activities that support and expand the engagement and leadership of women of color are especially encouraged. Grants will range from $500 to $2,500. The deadline for proposals is February 3, 2017. Proposals will be approved, and funding awarded, on a rolling basis.
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Excellent Scholarship Opportunity for Student Athletes with Asthma Deadline: April 15, 2017 
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