Other Funding Sources
In addition to the Children's Board, there are several other sources available for funding:
Lego Children's Fund
Support Childhood Development!
POSTED: 7/13/2007
FUNDING SOURCE: Lego Systems
ELIGIBILITY: Nonprofit and public agencies
$ AVAILABLE: $1,200,000
GRANTS AVAILABLE: N.A.
MAX GRANT SIZE: $5,000
DEADLINE: Quarterly
CONTACT INFORMATION: http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html
DESCRIPTION: Grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States with programs dedicated to a child's exploration of creativity that cater to children ages birth to 14, with priority consideration for disadvantaged or at-risk youth.
Department of Children and Families
Substance Abuse Program Office
Announcement of: PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP GRANTS FOR YOUTH
Information about the grant program and the Request for Proposal (RFP) may be accessed at http://preventioninflorida.org/funding.htm
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, provides grants to promote the growth of baseball by funding programs, field renovations and equipment purchases which are designed to encourage and maintain youth participation in baseball and softball.
DOL Grants
The President's faith-based and community initiative is about leveling the playing field so all grassroots organizations have equal opportunity to participate in existing federally funded programs as they serve their communities. Below are the current grants available through the Department of Labor.
The following agencies within the Department of Labor release competitive grants relevant to faith-based and community organizations:
- Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
- Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB)
- Office of Disability and Employment Policy (ODEP)
- Veteran's Employment and Training Services (VETS)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
U.S. Department of Education
Web site: http://www.ed.gov
Technical Assistance from
the U.S. Department of Education
David Downey
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
U.S. Department of Education
555 New Jersey Ave, NW, Suite 410
Washington, DC 20208
(202) 708-7227
david.downey@ed.gov
Additional RFPs in Children and Youth
http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml
Children's Board Library
The Children’s Board Library has a collection of funding materials that could assist you in writing grants. We have FC Search (Foundation Center) database, books, and magazines with funding opportunities and how to write grants. If you would like to make an appointment to contact Marci K. Delaney @ 813-204-1741 or marcik@childrensboard.org
Hillsborough County Grants Collaborative (HCGC)
HCGC is an all-volunteer network of grant writers and program/resource developers established to share information, provide training and technical assistance and offer support and resources to local grant professionals and grassroots organizations.
Meetings are held bi-monthly at various locations. Please request to be added to our e-mail list if you wish to be notified of meetings, grant opportunities and training events.
For further information contact: Veronica Blanco or Bobbi Davis at 813-229-2884, or e-mail vblanco@childrensboard.org.
Foundations
Below is a list of foundations that support children and youth projects and can help with additional funding.
- Aboly Foundation
- Phone: 813-273-4200
Website: Not Available - Allegany Franciscan Foundation
- Phone: 727-507-9668
Website: www.afmfl.org - AmeriSteel Foundation
- Phone: 813-286-8383
Website: Not Available - AmSouth Bank
- Phone: 800-267-6884
Website: www.Amsouth.com - Annie E. Casey Foundation
- Phone: 410-547-6600
Website: www.aecf.org - BankAtlantic Foundation
- Phone: 954-760-5458
Website: www.bankatlantic.com - Charles Stewart Mott
- Phone: 810-238-5651
Website: www.mott.org - Community Foundation of Greater Tampa
- Phone: 813-282-1975
Website: www.cftampabay.org - Eckerd Foundation
- Phone: 727-295-6000
Website: Not Available - Edna McConnell Clark
- Phone: 212-551-9100
Website: www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/emclark - Fannie Mae Foundation
- Phone: 312-828-3666
Website: Not Available - The Finance Project
- Phone: 202-628-4200
Website: www.financeproject.org - First Union Foundation
- Phone: 704-374-4689
Website: www.firstunion.com - Foundation for Child Development
- Phone: 212-213-5897
Website: www.ffcd.org - FPC Contribution Program Progress Energy
- Phone: 727-820-5151
Website: www.fpc.com - Frank E. Duckwall Foundation
- Phone: 813-258-6660
Website: Not Available - Frank Stanley Beveridge Foundation
- Phone: 800-600-3723
Website: www.beveridge.org - Freddie Mac Foundation
- Phone: 703-918-8888
Website: www.freddiemacfoundation.org - Gerber Foundation
- Phone: 231-924-3175
Website: www.gerberfoundation.org - Glazer Family Foundation
- Phone: 813-870-2700
Website: www.glazerfamilyfoundation.com - Hillsborough County Medical Association Foundation, Inc.
- Phone: 813-253-0471
Website: Not Available - IBM Corporate Giving Program
- Phone: 914-499-1900
Website: www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives - Jacarlene Foundation
- C/O SunTrust Bank, Tampa Bay
Phone: 813-224-2678
Website: Not Available - J.C. Downing Foundation
- Phone: Not Available
Website: www.jcdowning.org - Jacarlene Foundation
- C/O SunTrust Bank, Tampa Bay
Phone: 813-224-2460
Website: Not Available - John S and James L. Knight
- Phone: 305-908-2600
Website: www.knightfdn.org - Lamb Foundation
- Phone: 503-635-6544
Website: www.lambfoundation.org - MacArthur Foundation
- Phone: 312-726-8000
Website: www.macfdn.org - Mailman Family Foundation
- Phone: 914-683-8089
Website: www.mailman.org - Whitney Houston Foundation
- Phone: 201-944-8038
Website: www.whfoundation.com
Online Resources for Grantseekers
Here are some Web sites compiled by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation that offer advice for grantseekers. Your local library may have additional resources to help you in your research.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals (formerly the National Society of Fund Raising Executives)
- AFP's Fundraising Resource Center, which is partially searchable online,houses a comprehensive collection of books, periodicals, speeches, and audiovisual materials on fundraising and the nonprofit sector. www.afpnet.org
- CharityChannel
- Visitors can access reviews of various fundraising materials, written by volunteers from the fundraising field, and sign up for e-mail discussion forums on nonprofits and philanthropy. http://charitychannel.com
- Council on Foundations
- COF is an association of foundations and corporations that serves the public good by promoting and enhancing effective and responsible philanthropy. www.cof.org
- Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
- Learn about Delinquency Prevention Funding Opportunities. http://www.djj.state.fl.us/prevention/funding.html
- Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers
- This site includes information on efforts to strengthen philanthropy both nationally and regionally. www.rag.org
- The Foundation Center
- The Foundation Center serves the information needs of grantseekers and grantmakers. www.fdncenter.org
- GuideStar
- This site offers the largest-ever online posting of nonprofits' informational tax returns, in an easy-to-use searchable database. www.guidestar.org
