Grant Opportunities - 
Rocky Mountain / Pacific Coast

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 $35 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.  

Applications from after school programs, garden clubs, 4-H and FFA programs are eligible for the CFF School Garden Grant Program.

At the end of the year, CFF grant winners from the fourth quarter 2003 through the third quarter of 2004 will be invited to reapply for a progress grant of $1,500 and an agricultural field trip.

The next deadline for grant applications is December 15, 2004. (Note: this is an ongoing competition. If the deadline listed has passed, you are still encouraged to visit the CFF site to see if there is a current competition available)

J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation (Idaho only)
The J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation makes grants to organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as public charities under section 509 (a) of that code. The Foundation does not fund projects outside of the state of Idaho, projects that are not focused on education, scholarships or grants to individuals, or projects that replace federal, state, or local funding responsibilities, including public school facilities. Check out http://www.jkaf.org/fi.html for their funding initiatives. 

Paul G. Allen Foundations
There are six foundations under this umbrella that provide funds primarily in the Pacific Northwest:  PGA Charitable Foundation (dedicated to improving the health and development of vulnerable populations and to strengthening families and communities in the Pacific Northwest); The Paul G. Allen Virtual Education Foundation (supports research and development of technologies and instructional strategies for computer-mediated instruction and distributed learning environments); The Allen Foundation for the Arts (supports the visual, literary, and performing arts community in the Pacific Northwest, encouraging its creativity and vitality); The Allen Foundation for Music (supports regional organizations providing innovative programs relating to popular music); The Paul G. Allen Forest Protection Foundation; and PGA Foundation for Medical Research. Applications are accepted twice yearly:  March 31 and September 30.

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

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.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. 

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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.  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 

Christensen Fund
The Christensen Fund (TCF) is developing a new grant-making program that combines their interests in arts, biological conservation science and education into a single approach. Funding will be directed towards strengthening the understanding, appreciation and creative persistence of biological and cultural diversity in four geographic regions:

• The American Southwest and Northern Mexico

• Central Turkey-Iran-Central Asia

• The African Rift Valley (Ethiopia)

• New Guinea and Aboriginal Northern Australia

They will also accept proposals from California "San Francisco Bay Area"-based organizations whose activities support bio-cultural and educational outreach efforts linked to one or more of these geographic regions.

Eligibility: The majority of TCF funding will be directed to the support of organizations located in the four selected geographic regions, or internationally based organizations that work closely with institutions and indigenous peoples in the defined regions. Grant-seeking organizations need to hold a U.S.A. 501(c)(3) status or be an equivalent registered not-for-profit charity, organization, government unit, university or museum either in the U.S.A. or abroad.

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.

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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S. H. Cowell Foundation (Northern California only)
The S. H. Cowell Foundation makes grants for public education and youth development to organizations that have a track record of successful results, effective leadership and community support.  The Foundation is interested in funding public education projects that improve student learning, increase parent or neighborhood participation in the school(s), or support effective teachers.  They are particularly interested in projects that link public schools with family resource centers. 

The Cowell Foundation is also interested in funding projects that give youth constructive alternatives to risky behavior and that give opportunities for healthy development and meaningful participation in their community - including, but not limited to, initiating or enhancing center-based, after-school and weekend  youth activities in low-income communities, including capital projects.  

Grants are awarded monthly and range from under $1,000 up to $300,000 based on funding needs and other sources of support.

Dreyer's Foundation
Dreyer's Foundation funds programs that support youth and K-12 public education in communities throughout the U.S. where Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. has operating facilities. The Foundation has two grant programs which support learning:

 The Grand Expectations Program supports unique programs and projects which promote excellence in young people and establish high expectations for them. This program focuses on young people ages preschool to Grade 12 primarily in Oakland and the East Bay, and on programs which help students to succeed with core academic subjects either in class or through after-school programs.  Organizations may request support for capital items, program expenses, operating expenses, start-up costs, materials, and/or supplies. Large Grant Proposals (over $1,000) are reviewed on a semi-annual basis and must be submitted prior to April 15th or October 15th. An organization may submit only one proposal annually.

The "Dream The Dream" Competition rewards young people who design a project or program that improves the quality of life for their neighborhoods or communities and helps young people to learn how to learn. This competition seeks to engage young people in improving their community and developing short- and long-term solutions to issues affecting them, including substance abuse, low achievement levels in schools, lack of jobs, etc. The geographic focus of this program is  the Oakland-East Bay. Applications are accepted through September of each year and the $10,000 awards are presented in January of the following year.

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.

(link updated 10/3/2003 - thanks, Joan Spencer!)

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.

Edison International (California)
Edison International funds a variety of programs to communities within its service area.  The New Era Awards for Excellence in K-12 Education program funds projects that benefit economically, educationally, physically or socially disadvantaged elementary or secondary school students and focus on Science and/or Math (proposed programs must have a computer technology component); College Preparation; Family Involvement in Education; Literacy (proposed programs must have a computer technology component); and/or Mentoring. District offices and private schools are not eligible to apply for these funds. 

El Paso Energy Foundation
El Paso Energy Foundation supports nonprofits and K-12 public and private education and youth development initiatives.  The Foundation makes grants in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah in areas where they have operations. Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis.  Please note that the El Paso Energy Foundation does not fund individual school programs, national health organizations, individuals, endowment funds, fundraising events, or computer related projects.

El Paso Energy Foundation believes they can serve the non-profit sector more efficiently through direct communication with individual organizations than through mass communication efforts such as a Web site. You may contact the Foundation for an application by e-mailing kingk@epenergy.com, calling (713) 420-2878 or by fax at (713) 420-6341 for more information about their programs.

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El Pomar Foundation (Colorado only)
El Pomar offers Colorado tax-exempt 503(c)(3) nonprofits grants in the areas of education, community service, and the arts.  They typically do not fund schools or school districts but do sometimes fund capital requests from non-publicly funded secondary schools.

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.

Greenville Foundation 
The Foundation funds projects that serve high-risk and/or high-potential or gifted youth, ages preschool through secondary school, specifically west of the Rocky Mountains. Desired projects ignite and inspire students, actively involve them in their own education, introduce new perspectives and inspire critical and independent thought. Also eligible for funding are projects that encourage grassroots, community-based efforts which take a creative and comprehensive approach to problems, encourage participation by parents, mentors and community, and exhibit the potential to create a significant, long-term impact on a child's life. Proposals are due by May 1 or December 1. Grant amounts generally range from $5,000 to $25,000. A typical grant is $15,000. See the Web site for specific instructions on how to apply for a Greenville Foundation grant.

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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.

(link updated 10/3/2003 - thanks, Joan Spencer!)

Intel Foundation
In 1989, Intel established the Intel Foundation for the purpose of developing and funding educational and charitable programs. Intel 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.

(link updated 10/3/2003 - thanks, Joan Spencer!)

Walter S. Johnson Foundation (*California/Nevada only)
The Johnson Foundation's grants reflect one or more of three often interrelated goals: to ensure the well-being of children and youth, strengthen public education, and assist young people in the transition to adulthood. The Foundation prefers that you call them or send a letter of inquiry before submitting full proposals.  Their Web site is full valuable information that should be perused prior to requesting funding.
 
*California: Proposals are accepted from organizations throughout northern California. Preference is given to projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.   Nevada: Proposals are accepted from organizations in Reno and the surrounding Washoe County.)

(link updated 10/3/2003 - thanks, Joan Spencer!)

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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Charlotte Martin Foundation
The Charlotte Martin Foundation focuses on two main program areas:  Youth through athletics, culture and education and Wildlife and Habitat.  In the area of athletics, the Foundation supports: Programs, facilities and equipment for areas and sports where youth populations are underserved; After school and off-hours sports programs making better use of existing facilities; and Development of more and better coaches. Youth cultural programs that are supported are: Cultural programs in schools and communities, particularly those areas that are underserved by other cultural and funding resources; Active participation of young people in music, art, dance, literature; Ticket sponsorship to expand youth access to performances; Assisting educators to acquire skills in teaching arts and culture; Projects that celebrate the heritage and cultural diversity of a community; and Art and culture, used in conjunction with mentoring, as a medium to help at-risk youth. The Foundation also supports: School-based projects to improve student achievement of state learning standards; Enhancing basic curriculum in the arts, science, language, math, literature; Continued development and enrichment for teachers; and Select capital campaigns and endowments.

The Charlotte Martin Foundation accepts applications, review proposals, and makes funding decisions on an on-going basis, throughout the year. Their fiscal year begins April 1 and ends March 31, so all funds for that cycle must be expended by that date. There is some advantage in having applications submitted between April 1 and the end of September. 

The Foundation funds projects in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, California, Alaska.

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.

• 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.

1.  How many students will be impacted by the improvements?
2. Is the district or committee willing to maintain the improvement on its own? 
3. Is the district or committee willing to provide the OSSA with documentation regarding completion?
4. How will the improvements be integrated into the educational curriculum?
5. Why is this a priority for your district?

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.

(link updated 10/3/2003 - thanks, Joan Spencer!)

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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 

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.

The Ralphs-Food 4 Less Foundation (mainly southern California)
The Foundation provides support for the education of school-age children (preference to at-risk students); tutoring; out-of-school programs that provide recreation, social and creative opportunities for school-age children and their families; and arts and cultural programs. Letters of intent should be sent to:  Sharon Davis, Prog. Dir., P.O. Box 54143, Los Angeles, CA 90054, (310) 884-6250.

Reach-A-Star Foundation
Reach-A-Star Foundation funds Educational Project Grants and Teacher Professional Development Grants.  Educational Project Grants should offer diverse and cross-disciplinary opportunities in the areas of general development, environmental awareness, arts and culture, business and economics, and civic functions.  The Foundation makes awards of up to $5,000 for a single project for K-8 children in the San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda and Contra Costa counties of California.

Teachers' Professional Development Grants are available to nonprofit organizations that provide continuing education program to K-8 teachers.  The grants that may be up to $2,000 support professional development and curriculum development programs in the San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda and Contra Costa counties of California.

The deadline for proposals is April 1, 2002.

Riordan Foundation
The Riordan Foundation offers “challenge grants” to public and parochial schools.  Challenge Grants can be either a 50/50 match, a three-way match or a 75/25 match depending on the program. Some grants may have geographical limitations. Download the applications on their site.  For most grants, The Riordan Foundation does not have application deadlines, however they do not process applications during the month of December. The grant process may involve a three to four month turnaround period from beginning to end so allow sufficient time.  Programs include English Language Development Programs for public and parochial schools and Recreational Reading Mini-Grants. Funding in LA County, CA only.

You can also access info at http://www.riteaid.com/company_info/community/foundation.php

Rite Aid mainly supports the programs and projects in communities where they are located of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Rite Aid currently operates drugstores in thirty eastern and western states and in District of Columbia.  Within in the areas of health and medical; social service; education; the arts; and civic services, Rite Aid supports projects that reflect the diversity of its customers and employees.  A special emphasis is placed on funding programs that benefit women and families, minorities and senior citizens.

Rite Aid stores can be found in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington State, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, and Wyoming.

(Thanks Joan! Link added 10/3/2003)

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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.

(Link updated 10/3/2003. Thanks Joan Spencer!)

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.

Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation
Nonprofit organizations and public entities (including schools) in communities where Weyerhaeuser does business are eligible to apply for funds. The Foundation's priorities include education and programs that promote awareness about natural-resource management. There are no deadlines for submission of applications.

Weyerhaeuser's primary giving focuses on locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Washington. 

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