Grant Opportunities Alabama Childrens Policy Councils *Legend - - PDF document

Grant Opportunities Alabama Children’s Policy Councils

*Legend Economic Security (Econ) Health (H) Safety (S) Education (Ed) Parental Involvement and Skills (P) Early Care (EC) Singing for Change: supports small community-based organizations that promote positive change, personal growth, and self-sufficiency for lower-income communities and people living in poverty. Recent grants range from $2,000 to $50,000. (Econ, H, S, Ed, P, EC) www.singingforchange.org Eligible applicants: Small nonprofits Deadline: Rolling BBVA Compass Foundation: supports nonprofit organizations in BBVA markets support low- and moderate-income communities and individuals in focus areas including community development, financial literacy, education, health and human services, and diversity and inclusion. (Econ, H, Ed) www.bbvacompass.com/our-story/corporate-responsibility/foundations.html Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: Multiple cycles, February through September Alabama Power Foundation: supports efforts in Alabama Power service areas, in focus areas including educational advancement, civic and community development, arts and culture, and health and human

• services. (Ed, H)

powerofgood.com Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: Quarterly (February, April, July, October) Build-A-Bear Foundation: makes grants between $5,000 and $25,000 for projects supporting children in need, including children who are facing life-threatening illnesses; have been affected by natural disasters; have been removed from their homes or are in foster care; are homeless; or who have lost a parent or

• sibling. Also supports youth services for underprivileged children. Projects must serve children within 50

miles of a Build-A-Bear store. (H, P) www.buildabear.com/brand-about-giving-foundation.html Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: March 31

Georgia-Pacific Foundation: supports projects within 30 miles of Georgia-Pacific facilities that address focus areas of education, community enrichment, the environment, and entrepreneurship. (Econ, Ed) www.gp.com/community Eligible applicants: nonprofits, public schools, local and state agencies Deadline: Rolling Hearst Foundations: supports direct services addressing roots of chronic poverty, especially affordable housing, job creation and training, literacy, and youth development. (Econ, Ed) www.hearstfdn.org/ Eligible applicants: Nonprofits with operating budgets over $1 million Deadline: Rolling Youth Service America https://ysa.org/grants/ Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Grants: provides small grants for youth-led projects that address childhood hunger (H) Eligible applicants: Youth (5-25), schools, community organizations Deadline: February Lead Agency Program: supports projects to activate at least 1,000 youth volunteers in meaningful community service activities. Must include a project focused on veterans or military families taking place

• n September 11; a project focused on economic opportunity and financial literacy for Martin Luther

King Jr. Day; and an additional project for Global Youth Service Day in April. (Econ, H, S, Ed, P, EC) Eligible applicants: community organizations, school districts Deadline: Rolling through August 10 Disney Youth Volunteer Engagement Grants Supports the creation or expansion of volunteer opportunities for youth 5-18 that will strengthen

• communities. (Econ, H, S, Ed, P, EC)

Eligible Applicants: 4-H, Afterschool All-Stars, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Camp Fire, FFA, Girls Inc., Girl Scouts, YMCA/YWCA Deadline: September 10 National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA) Charitable Foundation This program supports small charities that might not otherwise have access to funding, particularly those that help children. Areas of focus include underprivileged children with special needs; at-risk youth; volunteer emergency services; and mental health services. (H, S) www.nailbacharitablefoundation.org/home Eligible applicants: small nonprofits Deadline: July Michael and Susan Dell Foundation: supports projects addressing the needs of children living in urban poverty, specifically addressing education, family economic stability, and childhood health. (H, Ed, P, EC) www.msdf.org/united-states/# Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: Rolling Weyerhauser Family Foundation Children’s Initiative: supports direct service programs that create and promote stability, resilience, and healing for children age 0-14 who have experienced domestic

• violence. (H, S, P, EC)

Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadline: March 1

Wiregrass Foundation: supports projects addressing health, education, and quality of life in Houston, Henry, Dale, and Geneva counties. (H, Ed) www.wiregrassfoundation.org Eligible applicants: nonprofits Deadlines: 1st of March, May, July & September Central Alabama Community Foundation, Family Wellness and Education Grants: supports multiple categories of projects addressing wellness, food, medical and education needs in Montgomery, Lowndes, Macon, Autauga, and Elmore counties. (H, S, Ed) cacfinfo.org/grants/ Eligible Applicants: nonprofits Deadline: February Hyundai Motors Manufacturing Alabama Supports efforts to improve life in areas including education, arts and culture, diversity, environmental protection, and health and fitness. Eligibility is limited to Autauga, Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Chambers, Chilton, Coffee, Conecuh, Coosa, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Russell, Tallapoosa, and Wilcox counties. (H, Ed) www.hmmausa.com/community-relations/apply-for-funding/ Eligible applicants: nonprofits, state and local agencies Deadline: Rolling Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Family Violence and Preventive Services Act This program supports shelter and support and prevention services for adult and youth victims of family, domestic, or dating violence. (S, P) adeca.alabama.gov/about/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx Eligible applicants: local public agencies, nonprofits Deadline: June 2019 (est.) Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Juvenile Justice Title II Part B Formula Grant Program This program provides funding to promote the development of effective programs to prevent delinquency, divert juveniles from the criminal justice system, and provide alternatives to institutionalization. Projects must represent community-based programs that work with parents and families to keep youth at home, and to ensure that youth leaving confinement return to their families safely. (H, S, P) adeca.alabama.gov/about/Pages/Funding-Opportunities.aspx Eligible applicants: local and state agencies; nonprofits Deadline: July 2019 (est.)

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) This program seeks to improve health, address chronic diseases, and reduce health disparities among ethnic populations with the highest risk or burden, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans. The program supports culturally tailored interventions addressing tobacco use, poor nutrition, inactivity, and access to health care, including implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of evidence-based strategies. (H) www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/state-local-programs/reach/index.htm Eligible applicants: state and local health departments, tribes, universities, community-based organizations Deadline: July 2019 (est.) U.S. Conference of Mayors & American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America, Childhood Obesity Prevention Awards This program supports new or existing programs by USCM member cities to address childhood obesity. Projects should address priority areas of increasing access to physical activity for children and youth, or improving access to fresh fruits and vegetables. (H) www.usmayors.org/childhood-obesity-prevention/ Eligible applicants: cities Deadline: August Wells Fargo, Alabama Grants Program: supports projects that strengthen communities through community development in low- and moderate-income communities; education; arts and culture; civic engagement/diversity; environmental education; and human services to sustain independence. (Econ, H, Ed) www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/alabama-grant-guidelines/ Eligible Applicants: Public agencies, nonprofits, schools Deadline: Rolling through August 1 State Farm, Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants: supports projects addressing driver/home safety; disaster preparedness/recovery; education; and community development, including affordable housing, small business development, financial literacy, and first-time homeownership. (Econ, S, Ed) www.statefarm.com/about-us/community-involvement/community-grants/good-neighbor-citizenship- grants Eligible applicants: educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofits, volunteer fire departments, chambers of commerce Deadline: October Walmart Foundation Community Grant Program: supports projects addressing areas including hunger relief, healthy eating, health and human services, education, community and economic development, diversity and inclusion, and public safety. (Econ, H, S, Ed) giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving-guidelines Eligible applicants: government agencies, nonprofits, schools Deadline: December 31

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity in Family Treatment Drug Courts: supports expansion of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services in existing family drug courts that provide alcohol and drug treatment to parents who have had a dependency petition filed against them or are at risk of such a

• filing. Projects must address the family as a whole and directly serve children 18 and under of parents
• involved. (H, S, P)

www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements-2018 Eligible applicants: state, local, and tribal agencies Deadline: January (est) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) Grants: supports the implementation of screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment services for adolescents and adults in primary and community health settings for substance misuse and substance use disorders. (H) www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements-2018 Eligible applicants: public and private nonprofit entities Deadline: February (est) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Community Programs for Outreach and Intervention with Youth and Young Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis: supports efforts to identify youth and young adults up to age 25 who are at clinical high risk for psychosis and provide evidence-based interventions to prevent the onset of psychosis or lessen the severity of psychotic disorder. (H) www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements-2018 Eligible Applicants: state, local, and tribal agencies Deadline: June (est) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Grant Program: supports services for children from birth to age 12 who are at risk for, show early signs of, or have been diagnosed with a mental illness including a serious emotional

• disturbance. (H)

www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements-2018 Eligible applicants: nonprofits and human services agencies Deadline: June (est.) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Enhancement and Expansion of Treatment and Recovery Services for Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and their Families (Youth and Family TREE): supports enhancement and expansion of comprehensive treatment, early intervention, and recovery support services for adolescents (ages 12-18), transitional aged youth (ages 16-25), and their families/primary caregivers with substance use disorders (SUD) and/or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. (H) www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements-2018 Eligible applicants: public and private nonprofit entities Deadline: April (est.) Administration for Children and Families, Strengthening Child Welfare Systems to Achieve Expected Child and Family Outcomes: supports development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies, practices, and activities that focus on improving adoption outcomes by improving basic child welfare practice that help ensure family-focused approaches, meaningful engagement, high quality legal representation, and systemic factors. (P) https://ami.grantsolutions.gov/

Eligible Applicants: public agencies and nonprofits Deadline: July (est) Administration for Children and Families, Regional Partnership Grants to Increase the Well-Being

• f, and to Improve the Permanency Outcomes for, Children Affected by Substance Abuse: supports

efforts of regional coalitions, working through interagency collaboration and program integration, to increase well-being, improve permanency, and enhance the safety of children who are in an out-of-home placement or are at risk of being placed in out-of-home care as a result of a parent's or caregiver's substance

• abuse. (H, P)

ami.grantsolutions.gov/index.cfm?switch=foa&fon=HHS-2018-ACF-ACYF-CU-1382 Eligible applicants: coalitions involving two or more organizations, one of which must be the state child welfare agency responsible for the administration of the state plan under title IV-B and title IV-E of the Social Security Act Deadline: August 13