We Media PitchIt! Challenge (looking for the most innovative ideas inspiring a better world through media)
December 29, 2009
We Media PitchIt! Challenge
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* media
* journalism
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Deadline: January 20, 2010. US$25,000 prize
Are you a storyteller? An influencer? A connector? An idea person?
We Media and Ashoka’s Changemakers are looking for the most innovative ideas inspiring a better world through media. Be part of the 2010 We Media PitchIt! Challenge.
ENTER your solutions from now until January 20, 2010. The top finalists will pitch their ideas at We Media Miami, March 9-11, 2010. The best entry in each category–non-profit and business–will receive a $25,000 prize to help launch their new venture.
What happens when people have the power to tell their story?
We Media and Ashoka’s Changemakers have teamed up once again to find and launch the best new ideas for inspiring a better world through media. In the We Media PitchIt! Challenge, we’re looking for groundbreaking solutions from all fields that incite action, encourage collaboration, and lead society to knowledge.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation, we will provide $50,000 in seed funding to help launch the best solutions. One business and one non-profit venture will each receive $25,000 in seed capital.
Entrants will have the freedom to collaborate with potential partners and investors, while the global online community will discuss, debate and improve upon the most creative solutions.
All finalists will participate in the sixth annual We Media Event in Miami, March 9-11, 2010, and present their ideas to a panel of judges as well as potential funders and partners.
The competition will be open to individuals from all countries. We consider the following criteria:
* Media Focus: Ideas should reflect the theme of the competition. We are searching for innovative ideas that use media to create social change.
* Idea Stage: We’re looking for early-stage ventures or brand new ideas that have not yet been launched or built. These may be entirely new ventures, new companies or new projects from existing organizations.
* Business or Non-Profit: There will be two categories: business and non-profit. In the business category, the funding must be used to support the start-up of a new business that will have a sustainable revenue model. In the non-profit category, the funding should be used to support the launch of a non-profit venture or the development of a new project for an existing non-profit organization.
* Completed Form: Entries must be fully completed and submitted before the deadline of January 20, 2010.
* Language: Entries should be submitted in English.
B. Assessment Criteria
There will be several stages to this process:
1) The community’s comments will be included in the evaluation process.
2) The finalists will be selected by a combination of We Media and expert judges. Finalists will be announced on February 3, 2010.
3) Each finalist will attend We Media Miami March 9-11, 2010 and make a formal presentation to attendees and a panel of expert judges. There will be separate expert panels for business and non-profit ideas.
4) We Media PitchIt! Challenge finalists will each receive the following travel assistance for attending We Media Miami 2010:
* Up to $300 toward a coach airline ticket
* 2 nights lodging in Miami
* Registration for the entire We Media Event
* A display location in the gallery
5) Winners each receive $25,000 in seed funding: The judges will select one business and one non-profit entry. Each winner will receive $25,000 in seed funding.
Judges will consider the following criteria:
* Innovation: Is the idea innovative? This is the knock-out test. The idea should represent a disruptive innovation that changes the way media works. The innovation should demonstrate a substantial difference from other initiatives in the field and have the potential for large-scale expansion. We look for innovative business practices, entrepreneurial quality and a plausible sustainable model.
* Story Telling: Does this idea tell a story in a new or innovative way – or enable others to tell their stories? Does it create and apply a unique storytelling experience through journalism, discovery, narrative, exposition, or new methods and metaphors? We are looking for ideas that change the way we experience or understand storytelling. In this context, we define storytelling broadly.
* Social Impact: Does the idea affect social conditions, stimulate citizenship, raise awareness, influence public policy, or marshal support for an idea of broad social significance? Does this idea present a solution for increasing access, knowledge or connection for all? The idea may address a specific underserved community or the society at large, but ultimately it is important that the innovation has a potential for application or replication globally. It is also important that the idea does not have a negative environmental impact.
* Sustainability: Will the innovator be able to launch and sustain this idea? For an innovation to be truly effective, it should have a plan for securing financial backing and community support. We are looking for social entrepreneurs with ideas that are financially sustainable and scalable. We will also consider the experience and capacity of the innovator (or team), who will be expected to launch the idea.
* Design: Does the idea creatively engage multiple levels of intelligence and understanding of complex information with clarity, style, and meaning?
* Pattern Change: Does the idea pioneer original approaches and paradigms?
* Purpose: Does the idea express a purposeful vision through values reflecting ethics, credibility, responsibility and authenticity?
* Community: Does the idea seek to organize a community, virtual or geographic, in a new way?
RFP: Social Impact Business Plan Competition Invites Entries From Nonprofit Organizations
November 9, 2009
Request For Proposal
Deadline: December 18, 2009
Social Impact Business Plan Competition Invites Entries From Nonprofit Organizations
The Social Impact Business Plan Competition identifies social sector scaling initiatives with demonstrated impact and readiness to grow, and supports them with up to $100,000 in financial and consulting support. The competition is a program of the Social Impact Exchange, a recently launched cross-sector initiative designed to support the growth of high-impact social programs.
United States-based nonprofit organizations with a focus in education, youth development, health, poverty alleviation, or community economic development are eligible to enter.
The competition has two tracks. The early-stage growth track is for organizations that have a strategy for scaling their social impact but are in the early stage of growth. The mezzanine-stage growth track is for organizations that have (a) a significant level of successful product/service adoption and demand from the target population, (b) demonstrated positive outcomes, and (c) defined strategies for scaling their social impact.
Competition entrants have access to a Web site of resources, take part in group training and one-on-one consulting, and receive customized written feedback on their plans. Judging is conducted by qualified volunteers from multiple sectors.
The business plan competition takes place from October 2009 through June 2010 and includes three rounds of evaluation. There is no fee to enter.
Visit the competition Web site for complete program information.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
New RFPs listed October 26:from arts to sciences
October 26, 2009
Arts and Culture
Big Read Program Offers Grants to Support Community Reading Projects
Grants of up to $20,000 in matching funds will be awarded to museums, colleges, and universities partnering with libraries working to revitalize the role of literature in American culture….
Posted on October 23, 2009
Deadline: February 2, 2009
Theatre Communications Group Accepting Applications for Future Collaborations Program
Grants of up to $6,000 will be awarded to theaters and individual theater professionals in the United States or its territories for unrestricted travel designed to promote collaboration and the sharing of ideas with colleagues abroad….
Posted on October 22, 2009
Deadline: November 16, 2009
Arts Midwest Announces Guidelines for 2010-11 Performing Arts Fund Grants
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to presenting organizations in the Arts Midwest region to support state touring of professional performing artists, including public performances and in-depth educational activities….
Posted on October 22, 2009
Deadline: Beginning March 24, 2010 (until funds depleted)
Philadelphia Arts Organizations Invited to Apply for Engage 2020 Innovation Grant Program
Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to nonprofits in the Greater Philadelphia region working to increase cultural participation through artistic programs and products, enhanced audience experiences, and/or marketing and communications initiatives….
Posted on October 22, 2009
Deadline: December 1, 2009 (Letter of Intent)
American Library Association Invites Proposals for Carroll Preston Baber Research Grant
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to one or more librarians or library educators working on projects that could lead to an improvement in services and that assist the library community nationally….
Posted on October 22, 2009
Deadline: December 1, 2009
Luce Fund in American Art Offers Support for Scholarly Exhibitions and Publications
American museums are eligible to receive support for projects that demonstrate, in tangible fashion, the impact of the artist or subject in the field of American art or American art history as well as contribute something to scholarship….
Posted on October 21, 2009
Deadline: April 1, annually (Letters of Inquiry)
Community Improvement/Development
Home Depot Accepting Applications for Building Healthy Communities Grant Program
Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to nonprofits for materials that equip volunteers working to improve the physical health of their communities through activities that enhance green spaces and community structures….
Posted on October 23, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Peoples Bancorp Foundation Offers Community Grants in Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky
The Peoples Bancorp Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for individuals served by organizations located in the communities served by Peoples Bank….
Posted on October 20, 2009
Deadline: Open
Environment
Grant Applications Invited to Help Restore Populations of Native Aquatic Species
Grants of up to $60,000 in matching funds will be awarded to nonprofits, universities, Native American tribes, and local, state, and federal agencies working to restore, protect, or enhance native populations on lands adjacent to or on federal property….
Posted on October 23, 2009
Deadline: December 1, 2009 (Pre-proposal)
National Geographic Conservation Trust Offers Funding to Preserve Earth’s Resources
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to researchers working on projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the planet’s biological, cultural, and historical resources….
Posted on October 21, 2009
Deadline: Open
Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Invites Schools of Nursing to Apply for New Careers in Nursing Scholarship Funding
Grants will be awarded to educational institutions with accredited entry-level accelerated baccalaureate nursing programs or master’s nursing programs for non-nursing college graduates….
Posted on October 23, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Kansas Health Foundation Invites Applications
The foundation offers Recognition Grants in order to expand its support to a broad range of health-related organizations in the state….
Posted on October 21, 2009
Deadline: March 15 and September 15, annually
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Accepting Applications for the Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program
College seniors and recent graduates will spend ten weeks in Washington, D.C., gaining knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills….
Posted on October 17, 2009
Deadline: December 4, 2009
Philanthropy and Voluntarism
Consulting Firm Offers Grants for Forward-Thinking Nonprofit Organizations
Consulting services valued at up to $12,000 will be awarded to two nonprofits that have been in business at least two years and have new or emerging fundraising programs….
Posted on October 18, 2009
Deadline: November 15, 2009
Science/Technology
Vodafone Americas Foundation Launches Second Annual Wireless Innovation Project
Awards totaling $600,000 will be given to nonprofits, educational institutions, and social entrepreneurs working to advance wireless related technologies that have the potential to solve critical global issues….
Posted on October 19, 2009
Deadline: February 1, 2010
Social Science
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Offers Support for Research on Violence and Aggression
One- or two-year grants of up to $30,000 will be awarded to graduate students writing their dissertations and researching the causes, manifestations, and control of violence, aggression, and dominance….
Posted on October 21, 2009
Deadline: February 1 and August 1, annually
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Ashoka’s Changemakers Announces New Collaborative Competition on Nutrition
The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and Ashoka’s Changemakers have announced “Improved Nutrition: Solutions through Innovation,” a new online competition to identify innovative solutions for communities currently lacking access to adequate nutrition or unaware of its benefits.
The competition is open to all types of individuals and organizations (charitable organizations, private companies, or public entities) from all countries. The program will consider all entries that demonstrate system-changing solutions that expand and improve nutrition to undernourished populations, and that indicate growth beyond the stage of idea, concept, or research. At a minimum, entries should be at the demonstration stage and indicate success. Entries must be submitted in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
Online competition submissions will be accepted until November 25, 2009. At any time before the deadline, competition participants are encouraged to revise their entries based on questions and insights that they receive in the Changemakers discussion. Participation in the discussion enhances an entrant’s prospects in the competition and provides the community and the judges an opportunity to understand the entrant’s project more completely.
A panel of judges will select the competition finalists, and the Changemakers community will then vote online to select the three award-winners from the field of finalists. The three finalists will each receive a cash prize of $5,000. Five entrants will also be chosen by GAIN to attend, all-expenses paid, the GAIN Business Alliance Global Forum in May 2010, where they will have the opportunity to present their solutions to investors.
Visit the Changemakers Web site for complete competition information.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
Primary Subject: Health
Geographic Funding Area: National
New RFPs from the Foundation Center–from arts to sciences
September 28, 2009
Arts and Culture
Grammy Foundation Announces New Letter of Inquiry Process for Grant Cycle
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to organizations and individuals working to advance archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas….
Posted: September 16, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2009 (Letter of Inquiry)
National Museum of the American Indian Seeks Submissions of Films on Native American Veterans
On Veterans Day 2009, the museum will show four-minute films that illustrate the impact and meaning of participation in the military for Native people; films may be documentary, experimental, animation, or other genres….
Posted: September 16, 2009
Deadline: October 18, 2009
New York Foundation for the Arts Announces New Award for Excellence in Painting
Awards of $20,000 will be given to two New York State painters who have already applied to NYFA’s Artists’ Fellowship Program; after 2010, these awards will be presented on a biennial basis….
Posted: September 16, 2009
Deadline: November 3, 2009
Children and Youth
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards to Honor Outstanding Young Volunteers at Local, State, and National Levels
Ten honorees in grades 5-12 will be given a cash award of $5,000 plus a grant in the same amount to the nonprofit charitable organization of their choice for outstanding work in their communities….
Posted: September 17, 2009
Deadline: November 2, 2009
Youth Leaders for Literacy Grants Available to Young Volunteers Who Encourage Reading
Grants of $500 each plus books worth $500 will be awarded to children and youth between the ages of 5 and 25 working to increase literacy and reading among their peers….
Posted: September 16, 2009
Deadline: October 30, 2009
Education
Nominations Invited for 2010 MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Awards
Grants of $40,000 will be awarded to three colleges in recognition of their efforts to help less-advantaged local youth and adults meet educational and career goals; the program offers a new, streamlined online application process….
Posted: September 18, 2009
Deadline: October 2, 2009
Do Something and VH1 Save the Music Announce Awards Program for School Music Projects
Prizes of up to $2,500 plus Rock Band Video game packages will be awarded to school music programs that have successfully conducted student-led music education advocacy….
Posted: September 12, 2009
Deadline: October 16, 2009
Nominations Invited for 2010 MetLife Foundation Community College Excellence Awards
Grants of $40,000 will be awarded to three colleges working to improve their surrounding communities, with an emphasis on helping less-advantaged youth and adults meet educational and career goals….
Posted: September 12, 2009
Deadline: October 2, 2009
Fund for Teachers Offers Grants for Summer Programs to Minneapolis Teachers
Individual grants of $5,000 and team grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to K-12 teachers in Minneapolis Public Schools or at the Blake School pursuing self-designed professional development experiences….
Posted: September 12, 2009
Deadline: November 2, 2009
Environment
Oregon Governor’s Fund for the Environment Accepting Grant Applications for River and Coastal Projects
Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to nonprofits, watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts, tribes, schools and government agencies working to restore the quality of Oregon’s rivers and associated fish, wildlife, and plants….
Posted: September 17, 2009
Deadline: October 9, 2009
Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Accepting Applications for Scholars in Health Policy Research
Two-year fellowships worth $178,000 will be awarded to nine individuals working in the area of health policy research….
Posted: September 17, 2009
Deadline: October 21, 2009
National AIDS Fund and Johnson & Johnson Invite Applications for Generations: Strengthening Women and Families Affected by HIV/AIDS
Grants will be awarded to community-based organizations working to create or adapt evidence-based interventions that reduce the spread of HIV among at-risk women and girls….
Posted: September 14, 2009
Deadline: November 2, 2009
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Proposals for Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Education Program
Grants of up to $300,000 will be awarded to nursing schools and nonprofit healthcare organizations working with evaluators to develop strategies that address the nursing faculty shortage….
Posted: September 13, 2009
Deadline: November 24, 2009
Healthspottr Launches New Fellows Program for Health Innovators
Grants of up to $250,000 will be awarded to individuals working in the for-profit, nonprofit, or government sectors to develop innovations that could help transform health care in the United States….
Posted: September 13, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Human Services
Community Foundation for the National Capital Region Invites Applications for Neighbors in Need Fund Systems Reform Grants
Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to nonprofits in the greater Washington, D.C., region working to help their communities navigate the adverse effects of the current economic downturn….
Posted: September 17, 2009
Deadline: October 5, 2009
Honda Helpful Awards Program to Honor Individuals for Community Work in Southern California
New Hondas will be given to individuals in Southern California in honor of and to assist their efforts to improve the lives of others….
Posted: September 14, 2009
Deadline: November 1, 2009
Journalism/Media
Getty Images Accepting Applications for Editorial Photography Awards From Professional and Student Photojournalists
Grants of up to $20,000 as well as editorial, logistical, and promotional support will be awarded to established and emerging photojournalists; four grants of $5,000 will be awarded to photojournalism students….
Posted: September 18, 2009
Deadline: November 15, 2009
Medical Research
American Brain Tumor Association Launches Discovery Research Grant Program
Grants of $50,000 will be awarded to researchers conducting high-risk, high-impact projects with the potential to change current diagnosis or treatment of adult and/or pediatric brain tumors….
Posted: September 18, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009 (Letters of Intent)
Hope for Vision Seeks Proposals for Annual Awards Program
Grants of up to $150,000 will be awarded to new and established researchers working to develop treatments and cures for retinal degenerative diseases….
Posted: September 15, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009
Funding Available for Pancreatic Cancer Research
Grants totaling $2 million will be awarded to pancreatic cancer investigators through four programs, some of which are new, and feature a streamlined application process….
Posted: September 15, 2009
Deadline: Various
2010 Grant Competition: Latin America & Caribbean Development Marketplace (en Esapanol tambien)
September 14, 2009
2010 Grant Competition: Latin America & Caribbean Development Marketplace
Call for proposals July 31st to September 30th. Focus on “Youth Developing Opportunity: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability”.
Development Marketplace (DM) is a competitive grant program administered by the World Bank and supported by various partners that identifies and funds innovative, early-stage projects with high potential for development impact. Since its inception in 1998, DM has awarded roughly US$40 million to more than 1,000 projects through global, regional and country-level Marketplaces. Using DM funding as a launching pad, many projects go on to scale up or replicate elsewhere, winning prestigious awards for social entrepreneurship.
This year the 2010 Latin America & Caribbean Development Marketplace is focused on Youth Developing Opportunity: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Sustainability.
July 31st to September 30th: Call for Proposals
The call for proposals provided on this website is open to participants from the Latin America and the Caribbean Region. The open, transparent and competitive selection process aims to attract ideas from a range of innovators: civil society groups, private firms, foundations, academia, and government.
There are an estimated 1.5 billion youth worldwide – 50% of them live in developing countries and 60% of them living below the poverty line. An estimated 140 million young people live in the Latin America and Caribbean region. Young people can be a source of growth and development, yet a subset of young people – often referred to as “youth at risk” – are prone to becoming victims or perpetrators of conflict, violence, poverty, and/or exclusion, which in turn threatens the economic, social and political wellbeing of their countries.
Youth entrepreneurship, the theme of this year’s LAC DM, exists in many forms, ranging from productive enterprises, operating in the private sector and focused on profit generation to social entrepreneurs, associated with the activities of Non-Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations (NGO/CSOs). Both have a key role to play in the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean.
This competition recognizes innovation across this spectrum, and will reward projects that focus on reducing poverty, enriching lives and generating productive, healthy citizens. A central focus of this competition will therefore be on ideas that have the potential to create employment for young people and bring associated benefits to communities and society at large.
The LAC DM sponsors have identified three themes for this year’s competition. We seek ideas that are youth-led and/or youth-focused in the following areas:
- The commercialization of locally produced biodiversity and agricultural products without degrading source habitats.
- Innovative approaches to income generating opportunities for young people living in poor urban areas that are “hot spots” of crime and violence
- Social and economic initiatives that contribute to the well-being of vulnerable groups
The LAC Development Marketplace 2010 is using a two-step process. Step 1 is to register your organization. The Submission form will then be automatically sent to registered participants who will be required to submit their proposals electronically (by email).
- STEP 1 – REGISTRATION
Please click here to access the Registration Form | Spanish. When prompted, select “Download”
- STEP 2- SUBMISSION FORM
The Submission Form will be sent to organizations who register under STEP 1. Registered participants can fill out the submission form using the guidelines and the step-by-step guide:
New RFPs: From the Foundation Center (San Francisco, USA)
September 5, 2009
Aging
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Accepting Applications for Geriatrics Development Initiative Junior Faculty Award
Grants totaling $112,500 over two years will be awarded to junior academic faculty researching a geriatric aspect of allergy or immunology….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009
Applications Invited for 2010 Ellison Medical Foundation/AFAR Postdoctoral Fellows in Aging Research Program
Fifteen grants of up to $59,402 will be awarded to postdoctoral fellows working in the biological and biomedical sciences and researching the aging process as well as age-related diseases and disabilities….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
American Federation for Aging Research Accepting Applications for 2010 Research Grants
Grants of up to $75,000 over a one- to two-year period will be awarded to junior investigators working to pursue careers in the field of aging research….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Mid-Career Investigators Invited to Apply for 2010 Julie Martin Award in Aging Research
Two four-year awards of $500,000 will be made in 2010 at the level of $125,000 per year to mid-career scientists who propose new directions in biological gerontology; up to $50,000 will be awarded for administrative/indirect costs….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Arts and Culture
Film Independent Accepting Applications for 2010 Directors Lab
The eight-week program in Los Angeles will provide first-time directors or filmmakers prepping feature-length narrative films with professional development activities and consultation with established film professionals….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: October 5, 2009
New York Foundation for the Arts Announces Informational Seminars for New York State Artists’ Fellowships
Free informational seminars across New York State have been planned to explain the fellowship application and review process; this year, four enhanced applications seminars will also be held in select locations….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: Various
MetLife Foundation Invites Art Museums to Apply for Museum and Community Connections Program
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to art museums across the United States working to improve the size and diversity of their audiences through imaginative programs or exhibits….
Posted on September 2, 2009
Deadline: October 9, 2009
Children and Youth
Young People Invited to Submit After-School Projects for Do Something Grants
Ten grants of $500 each and five grand-prize grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to young people who have started afterschool activities in their communities….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: September 15, 2009
Community Improvement/Development
Nominations Sought for 2010 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards
Awards of $125,000 will be given to individuals working to provide solutions to challenges confronting California; the award will be divided between project support and professional development….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: October 13, 2009
San Francisco Foundation Seeks Grant Proposals for Census Outreach Efforts
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to strengthen community outreach for the census in various California counties; an additional $2,500 will be awarded to an artist who creates a public awareness campaign for the project….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: September 25, 2009
Education
Applications Invited for 2010 Cohort of Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellows
A $30,000 stipend plus admission to a master’s degree program at an Indiana university will be given to individuals with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics experience who train to become teachers at high-need Indiana secondary schools….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: October 12, 2009 (Early Decision); January 12, 2010 (Final Deadline)
Lilly Endowment Announces 2010 Indiana Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program
One hundred and twenty grants of $8,000 each will be awarded to K-12 public and private school teachers, guidance counselors, library/media specialists, and administrators in Indiana to pursue six-week, full-time personal renewal projects….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: November 6, 2009
Environment
Honor the Earth Seeks Funding Proposals for Building Resilience in Indigenous Communities Initiative
Proposals will be accepted from organizations working to increase indigenous communities’ capacity to prevent and adapt to climate change in ways that preserve and restore their culture….
Posted on September 4, 2009
Deadline: September 30, 2009
Health
Healthcare Georgia Foundation Invites Nominations for Community Service Awards
The Joseph D. Greene Community Service Award honors individuals and nonprofits for their work to improve health and healthcare in Georgia communities; a donation of $1,000 will be given to health organizations chosen by the five recipients….
Posted on September 3, 2009
Deadline: October 28, 2009
Human Services
Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize Accepting Nominations for 2010 Award
An award of $1.5 million will be given to a charitable organization anywhere in the world working to end human suffering….
Posted on August 29, 2009
Deadline: November 2, 2009
International Affairs/Development
Mansfield Foundation and Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Announce Network for the Future Program
Grants will be awarded to American citizens or permanent residents who have a working knowledge of the Japanese language and are working to promote understanding and cooperation among the nations and peoples of Asia and the United States….
Posted on August 30, 2009
Deadline: October 1, 2009
Medical Research
American Gastroenterological Association Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition Offers Research Scholar Awards
Three-year grants of $75,000 will be awarded to researchers working toward independent and productive research careers in gastroenterology, hepatology, or related areas….
Posted on September 1, 2009
Deadline: January 29, 2010
Women
Call for Applications for the Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships
Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded to women from developing and emerging countries who are pursuing advanced graduate study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines at universities abroad….
Posted on August 31, 2009
Deadline: November 30, 2009
A World of Solutions: IADB Innovation Lab Competition
Financing of up to US$ 20,000 will be provided for an innovation to improve the quality of life and the economic and social inclusion of People with Disabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Deadline: October 15, 2009.
In the Science and Technology Division of the Inter-American Development Bank we are looking to support the implementation of pilot projects that use innovation to improve the quality of life and the economic and social inclusion of People with Disabilities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The initiative is made up of two competitions:
We wanted to know more about what problems people with disabilities (PWD) face in the region.
Our blogis an interactive tool where PWD, Disabled People’s Organizations, and anyone interested in the topic shared, voted, and prioritized the most important barriers to social and economic inclusion. The voting process was active open until July 10, 2009, and the most voted problems were:
| Problem: | Vote |
| Software for employment of people with visual disabilities | 61,160 |
| Toys for All | 43,480 |
| Access to Transport | 42181 |
| Education support for Deaf children | 2587 |
| How can people with physical disabilities work from home? | 1068 |
And now, we are opening the Competition of Solutions!
The competition is open until October 15, 2009, and we are looking for solutions to these most voted problems. Scientists, innovators and creative people from all areas are invited to participate and the IDB will finance the piloting of the five most appropriate and innovative ideas. Financing of up to US$ 20,000 will be provided.
- Who can participate: Entities and individuals from IDB member countries.
- The solution should be an innovative and direct answer to the problem.
- To apply: Please download the guidelines and the application form.
On the interactive webpage you can learn more about the dialogue and discussing related to the problems.
New RFPS from the Foundation Center
August 31, 2009
Aging
American Federation for Aging Research Accepting Applications for 2010 Research Grants
Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to junior faculty researching age-related diseases or the basic biology of aging….
Posted on August 26, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Mid-Career Investigators Invited to Apply for 2010 Julie Martin Award in Aging Research
Two four-year awards of $500,000 each will be given to mid-career scientists whose research follows new pathways of high importance to biological gerontology….
Posted on August 26, 2009
Deadline: December 15, 2009
Arts and Culture
Applications Invited for Visual Arts Fellowships in Utah
Grants of $10,000 will be awarded to individuals in Utah producing works in the visual and fine arts, including new and traditional genres….
Posted on August 27, 2009
Deadline: September 11, 2009
New York Foundation for the Arts Announces Informational Seminars for New York State Artists’ Fellowships
Eight grants of $7,000 will be awarded to individuals in New York State who are working on projects in the fields of architecture, choreography, the literary and fine arts, and video….
Posted on August 26, 2009
Deadline: Various
MetLife Foundation Invites Art Museums to Apply for Museum and Community Connections Program
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to art museums in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming working to engage diverse audiences….
Posted on August 26, 2009
Deadline: October 9, 2009
Community Improvement/Development
Bush Leadership Fellows Program Announces New Online Information Sessions
The program has been established to provide opportunities for applicants in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota to have real-time interaction with a representative of the fellowship program….
Posted on August 27, 2009
Deadline: October 12, 2009
Education
San Francisco Bay Area Schools Invited to Apply for Garden Grant Program
Three schools in the San Francisco Bay area will receive a Hansen’s Natural and Native Planting Kit valued at $1,500 that includes plants and gardening supplies for programs promoting the benefits of using native plants….
Posted on August 28, 2009
Deadline: September 25, 2009
Toyota TAPESTRY Program Accepting Entries for the 20th Annual Science Grant Competition
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to K-12 teachers working on projects that enhance science education in their school and/or district over a one-year period….
Posted on August 27, 2009
Deadline: January 18, 2010
Elementary Schools Invited to Apply for Love Your Veggies Nutrition Grant Program
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to ten elementary schools working on programs that involve parents and educators helping children to eat and enjoy more vegetables….
Posted on August 27, 2009
Deadline: November 7, 2009
Environment
New England Grassroots Environment Fund Accepting Applications for Small Grants Program
Grants will be awarded to grassroots groups working to create and maintain healthy, just, safe, and environmentally sustainable communities in New England….
Posted on August 22, 2009
Deadline: September 15, 2009
Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Accepting Applications for Community Health Leaders Program
Awards of $125,000 will be given to ten community health leaders in recognition and support of their work to improve health and health care in the United States….
Posted on August 28, 2009
Deadline: October 15, 2009 (Nominations)
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Applications for Health & Society Scholars Program
Two-year grants will be awarded to postdoctoral scholars conducting training and research related to improving health conditions and reducing disparities….
Posted on August 23, 2009
Deadline: October 2, 2009
Religion
Louisville Institute Offers Study Project Grant Opportunity for Pastoral Leaders
Grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to support the intellectual work of pastoral leaders, including study and inquiry on issues related to Christian life, religious institutions, and ministry….
Posted on August 24, 2009
Deadline: September 15, 2009
Women
Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York Invites Concept Letters for Projects Benefiting Girls in New York and Israel
Grants will be awarded for two-year projects that encourage social change for girls between the ages of 10 and 18….
Posted on August 25, 2009
Deadline: September 15, 2009 (Concept Letters)
Anna Lalor Burdick Program Offers Support for Human Reproduction Education for girls
August 26, 2009
| Posted on August 17, 2009 | |
| Deadline: November 1, 2009 and May 15, annually | |
Anna Lalor Burdick Program Offers Support for Human Reproduction Education
An initiative of the Lalor Foundation, the Anna Lalor Burdick Program seeks to educate young women about human reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life.
The program focuses particularly on young women who have inadequate access to information regarding reproductive health, including the subjects of contraception and pregnancy termination, and as such may be particularly lacking options in their lives.
The funding program emphasizes support for projects that demonstrate realistic plans to achieve greater financial self-sufficiency; support for new or smaller organizations, including grassroots efforts; support for collaborative efforts among nonprofit organizations; and support for new ideas, initiatives, and demonstration projects that may be successfully replicated or provide multiple benefits. The program has no geographic limits.
The program annually awards a small number of grants in the range of $10,000 to $50,000 each. Grants are generally awarded for one year only.
Eligible U.S. applicants must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code and defined as “not a private foundation” under section 509(a) of the Code. Applicants not located in the U.S. and not already classified by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service should contact the foundation office for further information.
Concept papers are accepted twice a year. For the November 1 deadline, concept papers may be submitted between September 1 and November 1. For the May 15 deadline, concept papers may be submitted between March 15 and May 15.
Complete program guidelines are available at the Lalor Foundation Web site.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
Primary Subject: Women
Geographic Funding Area: National
