Program Management Colleagues,
This discussion thread will include -- in one place -- an expanding list of family and charitable foundations that fund adult basic skills (including English for adult immigrants) programs. I will try to add one or two new ones each month, and hope that you will generously share others that you know about. Periodically I will compile these, and post them as one message here to make it convenient for those who newly join our community.
To begin, here are seven foundations, in alphabetical order, that I have posted information about earlier:
Cruise Industry Charitable Foundation http://www.cruisefoundation.org/ The Foundation actively supports programs that meet the needs of economically disadvantaged populations. Proposals that incorporate partnerships with community groups and local organizations are encouraged. Priorities: 1) Communities where the industry does business; 2) Civic and Community Development; 3) Educational Assistance and Training Programs; 4) Environmental Preservation Initiatives; 5) Public Health programs. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits. Awards: $2,500 to $15,000 (Note: adult basic skills programs that wish to partner with Federally Qualified Community Health Centers for the mutual benefit of patients/adult learners might consider this foundation to support that work.)
Open Meadows Foundation https://sites.google.com/site/openmeadowsfoundation/application-guidelines The foundation supports 501C3 organizations that have a total income less than $75,000. Awards: Under $2,000. Submission dates: 8/15 and 2/15 – Annually. Seeks projects that promote gender/racial/economic justice. The projects must be led by and benefit women and girls. Open Meadows is specifically looking to direct its resources towards changing the world.
Singing for Change Social and Environmental Problem Solving Grants http://www.singingforchange.org/ Created by musician Jimmy Buffet in 1995, Singing for Change offers $1,000-$10,000 grants to politically progressive nonprofits working to address the root causes of social or environmental problems. Focus areas include disenfranchised groups, especially to projects that “help people overcome social or economic barriers to education or employment; promote the empowerment of individuals toward self-sufficiency, and provide opportunities for personal growth that benefit their greater community; and demonstrate human equality and encourage people to cross boundary lines to help others."
Sociological Initiatives Foundation http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/rfps/rfp7704-sociological-initiativesfoundation-accepting-applications-for-sociological-research Submission date: 8/15/2017 (Concept Proposals) Funding focus: research that furthers social change, including language learning and behavior and its intersection with social and policy questions. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits. Awards: Up to $20,000
Sunoco Foundation https://www.sunoco.com/the-sunoco-foundation-grant/ The Foundation aligns giving and business strategy with focus as two of its three key areas: 1) Workforce Development; and 2) Strengthening Communities. Eligible: 501c3 nonprofits Awards: $500 to $10,000 (local); $2,500 to $500,000 (national) A full proposal is preceded by an online letter of inquiry.
Target Corporation. Proposal Deadlines: 8/1/2017 to 10/01/2017 Target Field Trip Grants fund experiences that connect students' classroom curricula to out-of-school experiences, from January to June. Eligible: U.S. 501c3 nonprofit, school or public agency located within 100 miles of a Target store. Awards: Up to $700.
Wish You Well Foundation https://www.wishyouwellfoundation.org/ Open Grants promote adult and family literacy programs. Priority goes to development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. Eligibility: Nonprofits Awards: Up to $10,000.
and here's a new addition:
Ben and Jerry's Foundation http://benandjerrysfoundation.org/the-grassroots-organizing-for-social-change-program/ The Foundation supports organizations working to bring about progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. Eligible: 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. Awards: One-year grants of up to $25,000
David J. Rosen, Moderator
Program Management CoP
djrosen123@gmail.com