Grant Opportunities - 
Midwest

Disclaimer:
My time has been very limited due to preparing for and conducting workshops and preparation of grant proposals.   Grant opportunities listed on these page were accurate at the time they were researched and posted.  However, the economic downturn has caused many grantors to re-evaluate their funding priorities.  Links are provided to their sites - be sure to research the accuracy of the annotations below before expending much energy on proposal  preparation!

The very best way to stay on top of federal - as well as corporate and foundation - grant opportunities for your school is to subscribe to the electronic SchoolGrants Biweekly Newsletter. If  you're interested in PK-12 grant opportunities, at only $45 a year, you won't find a better value anywhere.  Every annotated opportunity is researched prior to appearing in the newsletter.

Some expired opportunities remain listed on the SchoolGrants site for planning purposes.  

2004 School Lighting Program  (Illinois only)

The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to install energy efficient lighting in K-12 schools throughout Illinois. In the last two years, the Foundation has awarded $9.7 million in grants to upgrade lighting systems in 460 school buildings in 59 counties throughout Illinois. Energy efficient lighting improves lighting quality for students and teachers, saves energy, cuts operating costs and prevents pollution in Illinois communities.

The deadline to submit grant applications for K-12 school lighting upgrade projects is February 20, 2004.

For more information on how to apply for a grant for your project, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.illinoiscleanenergy.org.

Helen Bader Foundation
The Helen Bader Foundation's interest in education programs is centered around technology.  Various Foundation-supported programs are broadening students' minds through experience-based learning. By moving the focus from the chalkboard to tackling neighborhood and global issues, teachers are helping students better retain the knowledge, as well as the added lesson of becoming active, engaged citizens. These grants are available only to those nonprofits and schools in the greater Milwaukee area.

Bank of America Foundation
The Bank of America Foundation funds, as its primary focus, education projects; particularly those that deal with early childhood education, school readiness programs, financial education, teacher preparation and certification, and literacy.  The Foundation does not directly fund private or public K-12 schools.  Bank of America also funds health and human services, arts and culture, and community development projects under its Community Catalyst Grants.  All requests for funding should be submitted to local Bank of America offices. Organizations located in Arizona, Arkansas, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington are eligible to participate in Bank of America Foundation's grant program.  Those interested in applying for a grant should send their Bank of America local senior banking executive a brief introductory letter. There are no application deadlines. Visit Bank of America Foundation's Web site for more information:  http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation

Borden Foundation, Inc.  (Ohio)
The Borden Foundation, Inc. supports challenge grants, employee matching gifts, general/operating support, in-kind services, products, and sports events sponsorships in areas where they do business. Grants typically range from $3,500 to $20,000. They do not provide funding for individuals, endowments, memberships, lobbying organizations, conferences/workshops/seminars, building or renovation, journal advertisements, political activities or organizations, organizations deriving major support from government funding, or organizations that discriminate. Deadlines for submission of grant applications are March 1, July 1, and October 1. For more information, contact Frankie Nowland, President, Borden Foundation, Inc., 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215-3799, (614) 225-4580, (614) 225-4340 (alternate phone number for information on receiving grant guidelines), FAX (614) 225-4066.

Thanks to Karen Oldham for letting me know that the Borden Foundation is currently fully committed and are not accepting unsolicited requests for the foreseeable future.  Be sure to contact them before beginning a grant request!

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Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund
The Bridgestone/Firestone Trust Fund supports education projects that assure the availability of trained, educated men and women. Nonprofits, K-12 schools, public and private higher education institutions, and government agencies in areas where the company does business are eligible for funding. According to Bernice Csazar, fund administrator, "Each committee operates on their own set of applications," so it is important that grantseekers get the attention of their local trust fund committee.  Check http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com/corporate/corporate.html to determine if there is a Bridgestone/Firestone operation in your area. All applications must be submitted in writing. More information can be obtained by calling (615) 872-1415 or e-mailing BFSTrust-Fund@bfsusa.com 

Carver Charitable Trust
Iowa and Western Illinois nonprofits may be eligible for funding from the Carver Charitable Trust. The Trust has awarded grants for projects such as community-based and academic libraries and assisting physically challenged students meet educational goals. They have also funded programs that improve the chances of a successful life for disadvantaged and/or troubled youth.  The Carver Charitable Foundation prefers to fund programs that help people overcome obstacles to getting an education, pilot projects, and organizations with a strong volunteer component.  Written or telephone inquiries are encouraged before applications are submitted.  The Trust reviews applications quarterly; deadlines are February 15, May 15, August 15,  and November 15.  

Clorox Foundation 
The Clorox Foundation makes grants in Oakland, CA and in areas where company facilities are located* (See Where to Apply.) Their Education and Youth Development focus supports programs that improve academic performance, prepare youth for the world of work and community leadership, and promote positive relationships among youth from diverse cultural and ethnic groups. Proposals must answer specific questions that are listed on the Foundation's Web site: http://www.clorox.com/company/foundation/how.html Application deadlines are July 1, October 1, January 1, and April 1.

*Clorox has company facilities in cities located in Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.

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Coleman Foundation
Major areas of support include: Entrepreneurship awareness education; Cancer research, care and treatment in the Midwest; Housing and Education for the handicapped; and Diverse educational programs. The foundation's primary focus is on organizations in the midwest region, particularly those within the state of Illinois, and the Chicago Metropolitan area. On occasion, programs outside this area are considered. They rarely fund capital campaigns or equipment purchases, including computer hardware and software. 

Thomas L. Conlan Education Foundation (Ohio)
(Now:  KnowledgeWorks Foundation)

The Thomas L. Conlan Education Foundation is committed to furthering universal access to educational opportunities for individuals in Ohio to achieve success and for the betterment of society. Their current initiatives are:  College access programs that target students who are underrepresented in education; Outreach activities that increase the public's valuing of education; and Projects that further the impact of school-to-career and early childhood learning-oriented activities, which in their own right encourage access to and valuing of education. The Foundation requests that letters of inquiry be submitted to determine eligibility.  If interested in learning more about your project, they will contact you for a full proposal. For grant requests exceeding $15,000, the deadlines for submission of formal applications for the upcoming fiscal year are: May 15; August 15; and December 15. For grant requests of $15,000 or less, the deadlines for submission of formal applications for the upcoming fiscal year are: July 1; October 1; and February 1.

Corning Incorporated Foundation
The Corning Incorporated Foundation develops and administers projects in support of  educational, cultural, community and selected national organizations. Corning's areas of involvement in education have included community service programs for students, curriculum enrichment, student scholarships, facility improvement, and instructional technology projects for the classroom. Grants are primarily made toward initiatives which improve the quality of life in and near locations where Corning Incorporated is an active corporate citizen. Each year, the Foundation makes approximately 225 grants totaling about $2,250,000.

Corning has plants or offices in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C.

The Danforth Foundation  (St. Louis)
The Danforth Foundation funds projects that identify and have the potential to eliminate the barriers to school success. Proposals should define these problems in clear terms, seek practical solutions, help institutionalize effective methods, and involve the individuals and institutions important for the improvement of the educational process. Projects should incorporate evaluation procedures so what is learned can be assessed and shared. The Danforth Foundation awards grants only to organizations holding the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and does not provide funds for individual applicants. Two to three page letters of inquiry that consist of a summary of the proposed activity (including goals, beneficiaries, strategies and anticipated outcomes) should be submitted to the Foundation. If there is interest in a more extensive proposal, specific instructions will be provided by Danforth. The Danforth Foundation focuses solely on the metropolitan St. Louis area.

The Dekko Foundation
The Dekko Foundation will consider grant proposals from public and private schools from the following geographic areas: DeKalb, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Noble, Steuben and Whitley Counties in Indiana; Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, Ringgold and Union Counties in Iowa, and Limestone County in Alabama. The Foundation focuses its grantmaking on programs that prepare students for life and work; purchase of technology hardware (up to 40% of total cost) for schools with long-range plans and a commitment to staff development; programs that: create an awareness of a child's natural curiosity; efforts that prepare teachers to model positive character traits and attitudes; curriculum that is cooperative, interdisciplinary, and integrated with technology; programs that create an awareness of career preparation and student achievement after high school;  support grassroots efforts of school corporation employees who are trying to make a difference in their classroom, building or school system; programs that prevent youth from becoming involved in at-risk behaviors; or support for projects that encourage partnerships between schools and businesses. The Foundation also supports a variety of early childhood education programs.  Write a brief letter of intent (no more than two pages) to the Foundation describing your project, your organization, and expected outcomes. Include a budget and a timeframe for completing the project. The letter of intent should be mailed, emailed, or faxed to Susan Franks, The Dekko Foundation, P.O. Box 548, Kendallville, IN 46755; (e-mail) dekko@dekkofoundation.org; (fax) 219-347-7103.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Since 1993, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation has increased the functional literacy of adults by providing grants to non-profit organizations dedicated to the advancement of literacy.  The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports non-profit organizations within Dollar General’s market area that are established for public use and have an active 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Service Code.

Eligible organizations within the Dollar General market area must be committed to increasing the functional literacy of adults or families and must provide direct literacy services within their community.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation welcomes proposals from non-profit literacy providers on an annual basis. The Foundation’s Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available February 28, 2003 with a submission deadline of April 4, 2003. 

To place your name on the RFP mailing list for future RFPs, send your organization's name, contact name, and mailing address to The Dollar General Literacy Foundation, P.O. Box 1064, Goodlettsville, TN 37072-1064.

Determine if Dollar General does business in your area by clicking here. 

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R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company
Because R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company is a printing company they place a high emphasis on projects in their operating communities that focus on literacy efforts.  They also assist many local agencies that deliver educational and social services, especially to children. To see if your community is eligible to apply for funding, go to http://www.rrdonnelley.com/public/community/locations.asp. Proposals are accepted at any time between January 1 and November 1.

Donnelly & Sons has operations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Dow Chemical Company
Dow Chemical Company supports many school districts/school boards (individual schools are not eligible for funding) and efforts in and around communities in which Dow is located. Dow has established general priority areas for K-12 education funding, including: systemic reform in math and science, teacher training, and parental involvement. Dow does not fund travel expenses, operational and administrative costs, hiring of staff, or any programs not related to math or science education.  An online application is available.

Eastern Enterprises Foundation (KeySpan)
The Eastern Enterprises Foundation currently focuses its major grantmaking on programs which build long-term capacity to improve the quality of life for young people. Programs eligible for consideration will have demonstrated vision and commitment to expanding opportunities and raising the aspirations of young people (elementary thru high school age). For example, eligible programs might include (but are not limited to) the following: academic training, community service, leadership training, job training, cultural enrichment, health awareness, counseling, mentoring or recreation. Equal consideration will be given to proposals from existing organizations with a proven track record as well as grassroots, entrepreneurial organizations seeking seed money. Grants are generally made for specific projects or programs.  : Proposals are reviewed three to four times a year, beginning in April. The final yearly review is conducted in mid-December. The deadlines for 2000 are: March 15, July 17 and November 1, 2000. Grant decisions are made in April, September and December.  Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000.

The Eastern Enterprises Foundation represents the interests of Eastern Enterprises and its operating subsidiaries: Boston Gas Company, Colonial Gas Company, Essex Gas Company, ServicEdge Partners Inc.  and Midland Enterprises Inc.  Funds are limited and are allocated to programs and projects serving the same constituency as Eastern Enterprises and its subsidiaries.

Freddie Mac Foundation
The Freddie Mac Foundation concentrates on early childhood and prevention-oriented programs, including programs that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, improve education, find abandoned and foster children permanent and loving homes, and actively support the organizations that will improve the quality of life for children, their families, and their communities.

The Foundation grantmaking program serves the metropolitan Washington, DC area which is defined as: the District of Columbia; in Virginia—the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William and the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas Park, and Leesburg; and, in Maryland—the counties of Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s. Funding is also provided for statewide initiatives in Maryland and Virginia and programs that are national in scope. Funding in our regional cities of Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York are by solicitation only.

Proposals are due by April 2, 2001 and September 4, 2001.

General Mills
The General Mills Foundation provides funding for direct services to families, children and youth in their operating communities.  In the past, they have supported programs such as public and alternative schools, literacy, children with disabilities as well as the learning disabled, violence prevention, adolescent pregnancy prevention and crisis pregnancy programs, and the Special Olympics. During 1999, $16 million dollars was awarded to education (117 grants), family life (290 grants), and health and nutrition (73 grants) programs. Grants generally range from $1,000-$100,000 for operating, project, and capital grants. Guidelines can be obtained by calling (612) 540-2211 or by visiting the Foundation's Web site at http://www.generalmills.com/explore/community. Applicants are encouraged to follow grant guidelines closely and to verify that you are within the geographic limitations*.  Projects that involve General Mills employees or retirees are encouraged.  There are no deadlines.

* General Mills has operating communities in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Hewlett Packard (HP)
Nonprofits or individual K-12 schools can apply for HP grants through their local contributions program. Every major HP site sets aside an annual per-employee allowance for support of local schools and nonprofit agencies. Funding preference is usually given to organizations that involve HP employees. Average grants for equipment are from $30,000 to $40,000.  Cash grants are typically from $10,000 to $20,000. Proposal deadlines are October 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1. You must wait two years after receiving an HP grant before reapplying.

See if you are eligible to apply through HP's local contribution's program by visiting http://webcenter.hp.com/grants/us/local_programs.html#A.   HP has business operations in cities in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho,  Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

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Joyce Foundation
The Joyce Foundation supports efforts to reform public schools in Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit and Milwaukee to ensure that all children, regardless of race, gender or economic circumstances, get an education that prepares them for lives as thoughtful and productive citizens. The Foundation looks for proposals that support specific reform priorities in each district as identified by the Foundation and address one or more of the following program interests: equitable allocation of resources to meet the needs of urban school districts, including efforts to guarantee all children access to promising educational technologies; quality teaching, including measures to recruit and retain good teachers and efforts to foster the growth of innovative, high-quality learning environments; improved measures to assess student performance, evaluate reform strategies, and hold schools accountable for student progress; and community engagement, including efforts to involve parents in the education of their children, build public understanding of school reform, and expand the capacity of and connections among community-based school reform groups in the Midwest. Applications are considered quarterly. It is suggested that applications be submitted for review at the March Board Meeting (application must be submitted by December) or July Board meeting (applications due in April) since most funds are distributed at that time.

Koch Industries
Koch Industries supports educational programs in its vast number of operating communities. Koch tends to support programs that encourage the application of economic and scientific principles to problem solving. Grants range from $1,000 to $100,000.  Koch will also partner with local schools and groups. There is no deadline for funding requests.

J.E.& L.E. Mabee Foundation
The Mabee Foundation helps fund "bricks and mortar" projects in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. They help build schools, colleges, and universities; museums and historical societies. Grant requests that come in the form of "challenge grants" are received more favorably than those without other sources of funding. All contact should be in written form. The contact at the Mabee Foundation is John H. Conway, Jr. and he can be reached at JELEMF, Inc., 401 South Boston, 30th Floor, Tulsa, OK 74013-4008. Applications are considered quarterly.

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Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation 
The Communities Program of the McCormick Tribune Foundation awards a variety of community-based grants. McCormick business units in 22 communities raise funds for local projects. The Foundation matches the funds with sixty cents to every dollar raised.  Each local business unit has its own funding priorities. Click here to see if there is a McCormick business unit in your area and, if so, what the unit's funding priorities are. Applications are submitted directly to each business unit.

Grants from the McCormick Tribune Foundation, through the Communities Program, are limited by geographic priorities, with each fund usually having a relatively narrow primary city and a larger secondary area or region. The Foundation has operations in some areas of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

McKesson Foundation
The McKesson Foundation supports a variety of projects that focus on youth in communities where McKessonHBOC Inc. operates and its employees live. The Foundation is particularly interested in health services for underserved youth, educational enrichment, recreation and youth development activities. General operating support may be provided in unique situations; most grants, however, are made for specific projects and programs. This foundation values new programs that respond to changing needs and, unlike many, will consider funding original and pioneering projects. Most grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Organizations applying for funds must be tax-exempt under Section 503(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code.

Key company locations are in California, Georgia and Texas. However, McKessonHBOC has distribution centers throughout the United States. You can see if your community qualifies for consideration by clicking here.  

Medtronic Foundation's STAR Program
Medtronic Foundation's Science and Technology Are Rewarding (STAR) program aims to increase science learning by all students and to provide them with the opportunity to consider careers in science, health, engineering and technical fields. STAR grants focus on programs which address five key elements of successful science education: curriculum, instruction, expectations, peer support and assessment. Cooperation among schools or schools and community organizations is encouraged as are programs that emphasize traditionally underserved populations such as underprivileged youth and females. Grants usually range from $2,000 to $50,000 and most are awarded for a one-year period. Grant requests for under $10,000 are usually reviewed within 60 days; grants for over $10,000 must be submitted by July 15, October 15, and January 15 for Board review.

NOTE: The Foundation awards grants only to schools, school districts and other nonprofit organizations in or near the following Medtronic facilities: Tempe, Arizona; Santa Barbara, Santa Ana, and Santa Rosa, California; Parker, Colorado; Danvers, Massachusetts; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Milaca and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Memphis, Tennessee; Redmond, Washington and Humacao and Villalba, Puerto Rico.

Pentair Foundation 
Pentair Foundation gives grants that focus on K-12 education, vocational readiness, cultural understanding, self-sufficiency, and general well-being in communities where Pentair or one of its subsidiaries is located. Click here to see if Pentair is located in your community. Qualified applicants are those where the company employs 100 or more people and are not sales district office locations. Grants are considered three times a year on October 1, March 1, and June 1.

Pentair has locations in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Phelps Dodge Foundation
Nonprofits  in  Phelps Dodge communities are eligible to apply for philanthropic grants in four giving categories: arts and culture, education, health and human services, and civic activities. Generally, the company prefers to make grants to general operating funds and to specific projects with measurable results, rather than to fund raising events.  No deadlines. 

Phelps Dodge has business interests in Arkansas; Arizona; Colorado; Connecticut; Georgia; Ft. Wayne, Illinois; Indiana; Iowa; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; New Jersey, New Mexico; North Carolina; South Carolina; Texas; and West Virginia.

Polk Brothers Foundation  (Chicago only)
Polk Brothers Foundation offers broad-based funding for Chicago nonprofits. They have provided funds for such projects as arts in education, early childhood center, tutoring, literacy efforts, job training, Boys/Girls Club, mental health services, child abuse prevention, adolescent health, and more. Email Polk Brothers for more information.  They do have an annual report available.  There are no deadlines.  

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Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation
The Foundation's areas of interest are the arts, education, environment and social programs. They fund projects that show evidence that the creator thinks "outside the box". The quality, innovation, thoughtfulness and effectiveness of a project are of great importance. This Foundation is gives grants across the U.S., however, it gives preference to projects within Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. Grants range from $2,000 to $75,000 and applications are accepted year-round. Applications are reviewed quarterly in September, December, March and June. Those received less than four weeks prior to a review date will not be considered until the following quarter.

The Prudential Foundation
The Prudential Foundation funds projects that support their mission of "Ready to Learn, Ready to Work, Ready to Live" in communities where they have a large presence (Newark; Atlanta; Boston; Chicago; Denver; Houston; Jacksonville, Fla.; Los Angeles; Minneapolis; Philadelphia and Phoenix). Under the Ready to Learn initiative, Prudential funds education reform efforts that strengthen early childhood education; support professional development for pre K-3 teachers; build strong school leadership, with a particular emphasis on parental involvement; provide school-based health and human services that reduce the barriers to learning; or create safe school environments through conflict resolution programs. Within this framework, the Foundation will emphasize: the creation of model school, arts education and literacy.  The Prudential Foundation accepts applications throughout the year. Inquiries should be sent to: community.resources@prudential.com 

QuikTrip
QuikTrip contributes 5% of its profits each year to community organizations. Contributions are not made for company recognition. Their contributions are made to help curb the increasing problem of individuals in our society who depend on the support of others. Their priority is contributing where the need is critical and the effect is long-term, with the resulting rewards to society measuring several times that of their original investment. They also want to encourage others to build a better community. The majority of the non-United Way funds are allocated in an annual contributions committee meeting held in July. QuikTrip accepts proposals throughout the year, but you are encouraged to submit during the months January thru May.

QuikTrip does business in:   Tulsa, Oklahoma; Springfield, Missouri; Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas; Wichita, Kansas; Des Moines, Iowa; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Iowa City, Iowa; Omaha, Nebraska; St. Louis, Missouri and Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona; Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Miami, Oklahoma; Vinita, Oklahoma; Stillwater, Oklahoma; Columbia, Missouri

The Rainforest Cafe Friends of the Future Foundation
The Rainforest Cafe Friends of the Future Foundation is dedicated to supporting environmental causes and causes that enrich the lives of children, their families, and the communities where the Rainforest Cafe operates. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, religious organizations and endeavors, political, legislative, lobbying or fraternal organizations, or organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the equivalent. The three page application will be considered for funding on a quarterly basis.  Amount of grant awards vary.

Rainforest Cafes can be found in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

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Rohm and Haas
Rohm and Haas funds projects that are designed to improve the communities where its employees live and the company does business. Most of the company's giving is focused around Education or Health and Human Services programs. Rohm and Haas will fund operating support but prefers to support discrete programs and projects. Contributions will be made only to IRS-approved, nonprofit organizations.  All written requests should be sent to: Corporate Social Investment; Rohm and Haas Company; 100 Independence Mall West; Philadelphia, PA 19106-2399.

Rohm and Haas has operations in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington. Check for more exact locations by clicking here.

Southwire
Southwire's goal is to help students in the following communities - Cleburne and Randolph, AL; Mississippi, AR; Bibb, Carroll, Coweta, Haralson and Heard, GA; Clay, IL; Perry, IN; Daviess and Hancock, KY; Oktibeeha, MS;  Salt Lake, UT - gain the skills they need to get good jobs and build their futures. There is a simple online grant application form to complete. There are no deadlines.

Randall L. Tobias Foundation
The Randall L. Tobias Foundation is particularly interested in programs that address the quality of K-12 education. The Foundation gives special consideration to programs that encourage personal development; enhance the availability and quality of arts and culture; promote enriched educational instruction; inspire positive educational change; produce the greatest possible impact; and effectively measure outcomes. Funding is offered in geographic areas where the Tobias family has particular interests, primarily the Indianapolis, Indiana area. The Foundation generally does not contribute to endowment campaigns, fundraising events, federal, state or local governmental bodies, political candidates, individuals or other private foundations. Apply online at http://www.rltfound.org/main.html.

SBC Foundation (was:  Ameritech)
The SBC Foundation concentrates its funding in states where SBC has a substantial business presence:  Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wisconsin. The Foundation accepts proposals for local, regional and national programs year-round.  Most grants are for under $25,000 though some larger ones are made.  Preference is given to goal-driven, project-specific proposals that address needs directly and stimulate community partnerships. Within the Foundation's education funding initiative, programs that effectively integrate technology into instruction and administration in K-12 schools is a funding priority.

Education is a high funding priority for the SBC Foundation. Since 1995, the Foundation has awarded more than $108 million in grants to support improved student achievement, teacher preparedness, minority student success and increased use of new technologies in the classroom.

In general, the Foundation supports K-12 and higher education programs that:

• Develop a highly-skilled technology workforce (e.g. IT, Computer Science, Math, Science and Engineering)

• Work through higher education institutions to develop a diverse technology workforce (e.g. racial and ethnic minority scholarship programs)

• Effectively integrate technology into instruction and administration in K-12 and higher education

• Develop and deliver technology curriculum, particularly to underserved communities (e.g. community college and vocational school technology-related certificate programs)

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