Private Sponsors
General List for All Disciplines
100,000 Strong in the Americas
- Uses the principle of leveraged innovation with higher education institutions (HEIs)
that demonstrate the greatest commitment and innovation toward increasing study abroad
opportunities between the United States and countries in the Western Hemisphere
- HEIs must demonstrate how they will assert leadership in implementing the proposed
innovations, how they will address on-campus barriers to student mobility, how they
will maintain student engagement, and how they will commit to making concrete changes
to expand access to study abroad as sending and/or hosting institutions.
Contact
http://www.100kstrongamericas.org/questions/
Program URL
http://www.100kstrongamericas.org/grants/
http://www.100kstrongamericas.org/app-format/
American Association of University Women
Educational Funding (for women only)
- American Fellowships-support women scholars who are completing dissertations, planning
research leave from accredited institutions, or preparing research for publication.
- Community Action Grants-provide funds to individuals, AAUW branches, and AAUW state
organizations as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative
programs or non-degree research projects that promote education and equality for women
and girls.
Contact
connect@aauw.org
202/785-7700
Program URL
https://www.aauw.org/
https://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/
Asian Cultural Council
- Advances understanding through cultural exchange
- Supports activities that involve cultural immersion; meaningful cross-cultural engagement;
and relationship building, collaboration, or exchange of best practices among peers
- Proposals that receive funding are focused on process rather than production. Examples
of process-focused activities are research, study, and exploration
- Letter of Inquiry required
Contact
acc@accny.org
212/843-0403
Program URL
https://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/our-programs/general-eligibility-guidelines
Bank of America Foundation
- Economic mobility for individuals and families by investing in workforce development
and basic needs
- Economic mobility by addressing community development needs through investments such
as affordable housing, community revitalization, arts and the environment
Program URL
https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/what-guides-us/find-grants-sponsorships.html?cm_mmc=EBZ-EnterpriseBrand-_-vanity-_-EB01VN00BA_foundation-_-NA#fbid=gyDcVappfMS
Charles Koch Foundation
- General Proposal: research that spurs social progress, contributing to a society of
mutual benefits
- Criminal justice and policing reform
- Toleration and free speech
- Foreign policy
- Technology and innovation
- K—12 education
- Barriers to opportunity such as corporate welfare and occupational licensure
Contact
grants@charleskochfoundation.org
Program URL
https://www.charleskochfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Foundation
Career Enhancement Grant ($2,000)
- Assists individuals who are seeking further educational experiences and training to
develop their personal career skills and opportunities for career advancement
- Proposed training, seminars, workshops must be provided by a recognized 501c3 or recognized
training institution
- Workshops, seminars, job training that is provided by certified training institutions
or recognized experts
- Special equipment that is required for job training as specified or recommended by
the training provider for completion of training
- Not allowed-funds used as college scholarships, to pay college tuition, or repay debt
Contact
esainfo@epsilonsigmaalpha.org
970/223-2824
Program URL
https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants
https://www.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarships-and-grants/grants
Galesi Foundation
- Support the efforts of organizations that apply creative and effective strategies
to solve social and environmental problems
- Treatment and condition of underprivileged children, women, animals and the environment
Contact
http://galesifamilyfoundation.org/?page_id=4
Program URL
http://galesifamilyfoundation.org/
http://galesifamilyfoundation.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Grant-Application.pdf
Gerber Foundation
Pediatric Health, Pediatric Nutrition, Environmental Hazards
- New diagnostic tools that may be more rapid, more specific, more sensitive, less invasive
- New treatment regimens that are improved or novel, less stressful or painful, more
targeted, have less side effects, provide optimal dosing
- Symptom relief
- Preventative measures
- Assessment of deficiencies or excesses (vitamins, minerals, drugs, etc.)
- Risk assessment tools or measures for environmental hazards, trauma, etc.
Contact
tgf@gerberfoundation.org
231/924-3175
Program URL
http://www.gerberfoundation.org/focus-areas/
http://www.gerberfoundation.org/how-to-apply/
Home Depot Foundation
Community Impact Grants
- Veterans
- Diverse, underserved communities
Contact
800/466-3337
Program URL
https://corporate.homedepot.com/grants/community-impact-grants
Roddenberry Foundation
Catalyst Fund ($2,500-$15,000)
- Opportunities where innovation is needed to address an urgent challenge
- Accepts applications on a continuous basis with no deadlines
- Bold ideas depart from the status-quo and require us to look at a problem and its
solution in a new light
- Big ideas have a high potential for large-scale impact and sustainable change
- Combined they hold the promise of substantively improving the conditions for those
in need in new and unheralded ways
Contact
http://roddenberryfoundation.org/contact-us/
Program URL
http://roddenberryfoundation.org/
http://roddenberryfoundation.org/our-work/the-catalyst-fund/
Textbook & Academic Authors Association
TAA offers two forms of grants to assist members and non-members with some of the
expenses related to publishing their academic works and textbooks.
- Publication Grants provide reimbursement for eligible expenses directly related to
bringing an academic book, textbook, or journal article to publication.
- Contract Review Grants reimburse eligible expenses for legal review when you have
a contract offer for a textbook or academic monograph or other scholarly work that
includes royalty arrangements.
Contact
Info@TAAonline.net
727/563-0020
Program URL
https://www.taaonline.net/grants
Toshiba International Foundation
TIFO supports projects that promote understanding of Japan, and divides them into
the following four categories:
- Symposia and seminars.
- Cultural programs.
- Research and studies.
- Programs that train students who will promote international understanding of Japan.
Contact
https://www.toshibafoundation.com/contact-us
Program URL
https://www.toshibafoundation.com/apply/grantsapplication.html
Walmart Foundation
Community Grant Program
- Awards grants of $250 to $5,000 through Walmart stores, Sam's Clubs and Logistics
facilities.
- Hunger relief and healthy eating: Providing Federal or charitable meals/snacks for
low income individuals and families in the United States
- Health and human service: Providing medical screening, treatment, social services,
or shelters for low income individuals and families in the United States
- Quality of life: Improving access to recreation, arts or cultural experiences for
low income individuals and families in the United States
- Education: Providing afterschool enrichment, tutoring or vocational training for low
income individuals and families in the United States
- Community and economic development: Improving local communities for the benefit of
low income individuals and families in the United States
- Diversity and Inclusion: Fostering the building of relationships and understand among
diverse groups in the United States
- Public Safety: Supporting public safety programs through training programs or equipment
in the United States
- Environmental sustainability: Preventing waste, increasing recycling or supporting
other programs that work to improve the environment in the United States
- Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate within the service area of the facility
from which they are requesting funding.
Contact
Walmart Facility Manager or Co-Manager at the store from which funding is applied
Program URL
http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/
http://giving.walmart.com/walmart-foundation/community-grant-program
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
- Thriving Children
- Working Families
- Equitable Communities
Contact
269/968-1611
https://www.wkkf.org/contact-us
Program URL
https://www.wkkf.org/grantseekers
