Coca-Cola Foundation Community Support Program
The Coca-Cola Foundation is interested in funding organizations in these areas: Water stewardship, healthy active living, community recycling, and education. Healthy active living includes providing access to exercise, physical activity and nutritional education programs. Award amount varies. Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Deadline: Rolling. For more information or to apply, click here.
US Department of Agriculture - Peoples Garden School Pilot Program
Purpose is to develop and run community gardens at high-poverty schools and to teach youths involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet, and nutrition. For funding guidelines and application instructions, click here.
Sara Lee Foundation- Food Related Programs
Funding consideration is given to programs that focus on food recovery, increased access to fresh produce and protein, meal programs when schools are not in session, and hunger awareness. Award: Varies. Deadline: Rolling. For funding guidelines and application instructions, click here.
Siemens - We Can Change the World Challenge
The Siemens Foundation, National Science Teachers Association and Discovery Education have partnered to create a program that will empower children to address environmental issues within their communities. Open to elementary and middle school students and their teachers. Deadline: Rolling. Award Amount: varies. For funding guidelines and application instructions, click here.
RGK Foundation - Education, Community and Medicine/Health Grants
Specific areas of focus include: children and family services, early childhood development, parenting education, after-school educational enrichment programs, promotion of the health and well-being of children, and programs that promote access to health services. Deadline: Rolling. Award Amount: $10,000 - $25,000. For funding guidelines and application instructions, click here.
Safe Routes to School Mini Grants
Promotes walking and biking to school as safe, popular modes of transportation. To learn more, email WalktoSchoolDay@ biketraffic.org or call 312-427-3325 ext. 291.
Increase Your Green School Competition
Reduces the carbon footprint of your school. For more information, click here.
National Institute of Health - School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity
Develops and implements school-based intervention strategies designed to reduce childhood obesity. Deadline: Rolling. For more information, click here.
Heinz Endowments - Children, Youth and Families Grants
Advances programs focusing on early childhood care, education, early literacy development, pediatric healthcare, and early adolescent development. Deadline: Rolling. For more information, click here.
FedEx - Community Relations Grant Program
Contributes to: 1) Health and Human Services: Youth development organizations and others that meet basic health needs; 2) Pedestrian and Child Safety: Enhance the safety of our children and transportation systems; 3) Emergency and Disaster Relief: Provides contributions and logistics/transportation support; and 4) Education: Technology, global economics and trade, cultural diversity, and innovative programs to enhance learning. Deadline: Rolling. For more information, click here.
Milagro Foundation - Grants for Arts, Education, and Health Projects
Works with underprivileged children and youth in the areas of arts, education, and health. For more information, click here .
Show Me the Money: Tips & Resources for Successful Grant Writing
Practical tips to help first-time grant writers get the grants they need. For more information, click here.
Last reviewed and/or updated: August 29, 2011
