Grant Opportunities - 
New England/Mid-Atlantic

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. 

If an opportunity is listed that entices you, but the deadline has come and go, you should click the link and see if there is a new opportunity for funding. If you find there is, I would appreciate an update so I can keep the site as current as possible. 

If you will tell me where you found the opportunity, it will help me locate it so it can be updated. Thanks in advance for your help!

Students design and complete projects that demonstrate model school recycling programs, innovative waste prevention practices, or beautification efforts. In each contest, schools compete within their grade division (Elementary, Intermediate, or High School) for borough and citywide honors.

Projects must meet NYC Department of Education Applied Learning Standards. Schools must submit Pre-Application Forms by March 1, 2005; completed project entries are due April 18, 2005.

The 2005 Golden Apple Awards contest brochure contains descriptions and entry instructions for all three contests. Copies are available from the Department of Sanitation Bureau of Waste Prevention, Reuse and Recycling (917-237-5759, bwprr.nycrecycles@verizon.net), and on the Dept of Sanitation website: www.nyc.gov/sanitation (click on the Golden Apple).
 

AMP Foundation
The AMP Foundation provides grants to organizations that qualify as nonprofit under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.  The grants are awarded in geographic areas where "AMP" (now Tyco Electronics Corporation) has a significant employee population.  Those areas cover parts of Roanoke, Virginia, the Triad area of North Carolina, Rock Hill, South Carolina and Central Pennsylvania.  The Foundation funds programs that have an educational component, even in the categories of "Community Impact" and " Arts and Culture".  Under the Education component, the Foundation's priorities are for pre-college math and science education projects. Requests receive preferential review if the organization is one that AMP employees support as volunteers. Applications are accepted year-round and considered quarterly:  December 15, March 15, June 15 or September 15.  

[The scope of the Foundation's coverage within Tyco Electronics Corporation is under consideration.]  

Bechtel Foundation
Bechtel Foundation works in partnership with the Bechtel group of companies to respond to the needs of the communities where Bechtel has offices or major projects. The majority of the grants are pre-selected by Bechtel's office and project managers. (Go to http://www.bechtel.com/offices/namerica.html to see if Bechtel does business in your area.) Grant recipients are typically youth and educational programs, particularly those that focus on math and science education, and to selected colleges and universities, where the funds are directed toward the engineering and business programs. A one- or two-page letter and a few pages of backup material are usually a sufficient introduction to your proposal. Except under rare exceptions, most grants are under $5,000. Grant proposals may be sent at any time of the year. 

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.  Be sure to check http://www.bridgestone-firestone.com/corporate/corporate.html to see 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 

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Carnegie Foundation
The Carnegie Foundation supports education in the areas of early childhood education, urban school reform, and higher education. A major goal of the Foundation is to help rebuild the public's confidence in the education system, focusing not only on educational achievement at the pre-college level but at the college and university level as well. Carnegie does not fund individual schools or preschools. Many of the grants awarded by the Foundation go to the greater New York City area but many awards are also made nationally. The first step to obtaining funding from Carnegie Foundation is by submitting a letter of inquiry that briefly describes your program. There are no deadlines. See the website for additional information.

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.

MetroWest Community Health Care Foundation
The Foundation's MetroWest Youth Initiative supports programs designed to keep children and adolescents in the MetroWest area* healthy and safe. Grants will be made to support new, innovative or expanded programs that deal with such issues as injuries and violence; child abuse; oral health care; asthma; depression and suicide; alcohol and substance abuse; access to health services; and health promotion and disease prevention.

Proposals must show community collaboration.  Types of grants made include project/program support, capacity building, community education, research and evaluation, and demonstration or pilot projects.  Grants are usually around $50,000.  Due dates are September 7, 2001 and January 7, 2002.

*Grants are made in the following Massachusetts communities:  Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley, and Westborough.

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.

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Jessie B. Cox Charitable Trust, A New England Philanthropy
The Cox Foundation offers grant opportunities for New England schools, especially those that serve under-privileged children and youth. Special preference will be given to projects that have a significant positive effect on the availability of academic resources (traditional or innovative); increased access, incentives, and opportunities for educational participation by underserved populations; the availability of instruction and training in the visual and performing arts; and improved academic performance and achievement. Concept papers may be submitted at any time, but must be received by January 15, April 15, July 15 or October 15 to be considered at the next regular meeting of the Trustees. Average annual grants are about $35,000; the range of grants is generally from $25,000 to $75,000.  The Trust rarely considers grant requests for less than $20,000.

Dolan Family Foundation
The Dolan Family Foundation makes grants that benefit schools and youth, including general operating support for private schools.  The Foundation's primary focus is Long Island and other New England areas but other areas may be funded if of interest to the Dolan children.  Grantseekers are advised to call the Foundation and discuss their project prior to submitting a proposal. Robert F. Vizza is the president of the Dolan Family Foundation which is located at 1 Media Crossways, Woodbury, NY 11797.  The Foundation's phone number is (516) 629-2103 and their fax number is (516) 629-2183.

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  (Now:  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. The Foundation strictly limits its grantmaking to its operating area.  Please consult Eastern Enterprises' Foundation Guidelines on their website for cities and towns in their operating area

First Union Foundation
First Union Foundation funds innovative programs in communities where they do business that have a measurable impact on education. They look for programs that expand the availability of educational resources, improve the quality of education, and/or help children and youth reach their full potential. Special consideration is given to programs that have a high level of First Union employee involvement and those that are collaborative efforts that will leverage their investment. First Union makes education grants to eligible 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in the following areas:  

• special programs for public preK-12 school systems (no capital projects or operating costs will be funded); 
• public education funds that effect positive, systemic change in education; and 
• education-related projects such as Junior Achievement and drop-out prevention programs. 
• They also provide funding to private and public institutions of higher education.

First Union also supports visual and performing arts organizations, public libraries, and various youth organizations.

First Union funds programs that are in their operating communities in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.  Two page letters of interest should be submitted to the contributions office in the state in which the proposed project is located.  We received guidelines from First Union Foundation by emailing a request to Tricia Murawski.

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.

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The Greenwall Foundation
The Greenwall Foundation makes philanthropic grants primarily to support work in medicine as well as education, arts and humanities programs. The Foundation believes that among the goals of American education is to prepare children to participate fully as citizens of a democracy, with equal access to future employment and the concomitant civic benefits and responsibilities. Many of today's challenges require information, knowledge and skills derives from a strong scientific, mathematical and technological education. For students to master these skills, it is first necessary that their teachers learn how better to guide them in the process. The Foundation seeks to assist organizations and institutions that give teachers strategies and support systems as well as content knowledge, enabling them to teach mathematics and science confidently and in ways that will help their students to learn and succeed. To this end, The Foundation invites proposals for preservice and inservice professional development in mathematics, science, and technology. The Foundation is primarily interested in projects that serve New York City public school teachers. The Greenwall Foundation has neither a printed application form nor a formal proposal outline. Proposal deadlines are February 1 for the spring grant cycle, and August 1 for the autumn grant cycle. Proposals must be received at The Foundation’s office by close of business on these dates or, should these dates fall on a weekend, on the next business day. Applicants are encouraged to contact Foundation staff regarding their proposals well in advance of the application deadlines.

The Heinz Endowments
The Heinz Endowments support the efforts of non-profit organizations active in the areas of Arts & Culture; Children, Youth & Families; Economic Opportunity; Education; and Environment, with an emphasis on programs either in southwestern Pennsylvania or of clear benefit to the region.  Heinz funds projects that will have a significant and continuing impact, that address causes of problems rather than symptoms, that offer opportunities for leverage, and that are grounded in the community. The Endowments’ employ a two-step application process. The first step in seeking support is to submit a concise letter of inquiry. The second step is a formal application process for those requests that are determined to meet the Endowments' basic funding criteria. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time.  Applicants are encouraged to be very familiar with funding guidelines prior to submitting a letter of inquiry.

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.

Intel Corporation
Intel Corporation generally donates to organizations in areas where local Intel offices are including Arizona, California, Massachusetts, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. Giving priorities vary by state so it is vital that you take a look at the particular programs supported in your area. In addition to the state-level grants, Intel also supports programs that have national impact.

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.

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The Libra Foundation (Maine only)
During its eleven years of giving, Libra has ensured that all areas of society were awarded grants. Education and public/societal areas received over $2.7 million last year, while Arts and Culture, Environment, Health, Human Services, Justice and Religion received a total of over $3.6 million in grants. Applications may be submitted at any time, but must be received by February 15th, May 15th, August 15th and November 15th to be considered at the next regular meeting of the Trustees. 

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.  

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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.

• Priority is given to established school partners;
• Individual schools must apply; scholarships are not available to school districts;
• Scholarships are limited to New England schools only;
• Applicants must have strong curriculum connections to the grade(s) covered in the application;
• Schools must have a suitable presentation room;
• Schools must have limited access to other resources such as PTA/PTO, corporations and/or enrichment grants.

Limited dates are available for scholarships in October, November and December 2003.Therefore, late applications may be turned down for lack of space. Applications may be submitted as early as August 1, 2003.

Complete the PDF application form and either mail, fax, or email it to: Traveling Programs Coordinator, Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston, MA, 02114. Fax: 617-589-0389 Email: travelingprograms@mos.org. You will be informed by e-mail within one week of the decision, and what the next step is (if appropriate). If you do not receive an e-mail within a week, your server may be blocking transmissions. 

• Internet Innovator Awards, recognizing and rewarding educators who are using the Internet in their classrooms in innovative ways.

• Innovative Idea Grants, assisting teachers who have innovative project ideas using the Internet in their classroom but lack the funds to implement them.

The Internet Innovator Awards are available for teachers in the communities surrounding National Semiconductor's major facilities. Ten awards will be given for the 2002-2003 school year.  Applications are due by July 6, 2003.  

Eligible applicants are those in Silicon Valley, CA, Tarrant County, TX, and the state of Maine.

The Innovative Idea Grants are due April 6, 2003. This Awards program is open to projects that have not yet been implemented in the classroom. It is a contest to reward teachers who create fresh and exciting ways to integrate the Internet and technology into the existing curriculum.  Eligible applicants are those in Silicon Valley, CA, Tarrant County, TX, and the state of Maine.

New York State Child Care Educational Incentive Program (this link opens a PDF file - you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader to access it.)

Applications are being accepted for the Child Care Educational Incentive Program, a scholarship program designed to assist child care providers obtain training and education they need in order to provide quality care to children.  Eligible applicants are child care providers who care for children in a facility regulated by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services or the New York City Department of Health.  The annual maximum EIP scholarship award that you may receive during 2002 is $2,000.  Funds may be used toward the cost of workshops, college classes and other educational opportunities.

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.

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 

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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.

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