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Web Sites
Note: Some listings are filed by surname.
A. J. Muste Memorial Institute, see Muste Memorial Institute
ActivistCash.com Foundation Directory
http://www.activistcash.com/index_foundations.cfm
In addition to providing a directory of foundations that have funded activist organizations, this web page also provides a directory of activist groups, celebrities who support activist organizations, and key players.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Ben & Jerry's Foundation Grants for Social Change
http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html
Ben & Jerry's Foundation, endowed by the makers of Cherry Garcia and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice creams, offers grants of $1,001 to $15,000 for programs working for social, institutional, or environmental change. The foundation generally sponsors 501(c)(3) or fiscally sponsored nonprofit organizations with budgets under $250,000 per year. It does not offer grants to social service programs. They require an initial letter of interest, after which they will notify you as to whether you have been invited to submit a full proposal. Note: the lists of recent grantees only show up in Internet Explorer, not in Netscape, on some computers.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
(Corella & Bertram F.) Bonner Foundation
http://www.bonner.org/faithbased/crisisministry.htm
Over the last seven years, the Bonner Foundation's Crisis Ministry Program has provided $10 million in grants to thousands of religious, community-based hunger relief programs across the country. The mission of the program is to provide food for the hungry while encouraging congregations to build community relationships and strengthen their outreach programs. The program's focus is on funding the purchase of food for anti-hunger initiatives that are supported by congregations with the involvement of their clergy, are actively involved in addressing the underlying causes of their clients' hunger, and are located in economically and socially disadvantaged communities of the United States. At this point in time, the Foundation is not inviting new proposals for funding. We will continue supporting through a renewal grant process those organizations with whom we have maintained a long-term partnership.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
(Jimmy) Buffet's Singing for Change (SFC) Charitable Foundation
http://margaritaville.com/index.php?page=sfcarea
Funding if focused on:
(1) Children and families - Grants are awarded to programs that are concerned with the health, education and protection of children and their families. Projects that foster self-esteem and self-sufficiency and that teach nonviolence and creative problem solving are most likely to be considered.
(2) The environment - Grants will be awarded to programs that promote environmental awareness and teach people methods of conservation, protection and the responsible use of natural resources. Efforts to protect individual species or animals are not usually funded by SFC.
(3) Disenfranchised groups - SFC defines these groups as people who have been marginalized in our society because of their low levels of skill, education or income; people with AIDS, disabilities, and homeless people. Projects most likely to be considered are those which:
(a) help people overcome social or economic barriers to education or employment
(b) promote the empowerment of individuals toward self-sufficiency, and provide opportunities for personal growth
(c) demonstrate human equality and encourage people to cross boundary lines to help others.
Grants awarded usually fall in the $500 to $10,000 range.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Worship Renewal Grants Program
http://webapps.calvin.edu/worship/grants/wrgp.php
Designed to foster well-grounded worship renewal in congregations throughout North America. Made
possible through the generous support of Lilly Endowment Inc., these grants are intended to serve a grass-roots constituency of those concerned for the vitality of the worship life in their local Christian communities in a variety of denominations. Through its grantmaking, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship intends to stimulate thoughtful and energetic work that will result in worship services that exhibit renewed creativity, theological integrity, and
relevance.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Capital Regional Community Foundation
http://www.crcfoundation.org/
According to the Towne Courier (June 22, 2003), the CRCF is seeking grant applications from churches in the tri-county area of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton, for charitable work benefiting the community. Programs including food banks, clothing distribution, after-school and programs assisting the needy, excluding church building funds, will be considered. Grants up to $1000 each will be awarded at the end of August; all applications are due by 5 p.m. August 11th. To obtain a church grant application form for the Patrons Fund or to discuss a grant idea, call Joyce McGowan, vice president of programs, at the community foundation at (517) 272-2870.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grants
http://www.usccb.org/cchd/grants/criteria.shtml
http://www.cssnc.org/customers/104013012045302/filemanager/JP_CCHD_2010_Grant_Appl.pdf
CCHD is committed to supporting groups of low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities. By helping the poor to participate in the decisions and actions that affect their lives, CCHD empowers them to move beyond poverty. CCHD funds two categories of projects: organizing and economic development.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development and Social Services.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Catholic Charities USA
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/
Supporting families, reducing poverty, and building communities. Follow the links to find local offices in each state.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
http://www.hhs.gov/faith
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sponsors this page in an effort to provide a central information resource for programs and opportunities for faith-based and community organizations. The site features a compilation of HHS funding opportunities listed by topic and program office, with guidance on how organizations should apply. In addition to HHS resources, the site also provides links to funding opportunities from private-sector donors and other federal government agencies, as well as descriptions of successful HHS partnerships with faith-based and community organizations. New funding announcements and relevant grant programs will be added to the site on a regular basis. "Faith-based and community organizations have a long history of providing the types of services at the core of HHS' mission -- health and social services that help those people most unable to help themselves," said HHS secretary Tommy G. Thompson. "The President's Faith-Based and Community Initiative is designed to help the federal government better collaborate with grassroots and nonprofit groups to reinforce and support the work they do. This new Web site will be an excellent resource for community organizations to do just that."
(Last checked 08/14/09)
(Harry) Chapin Foundation
http://www.harrychapinfoundation.org/
Provides funding for Community education, programs to identify community needs and mobilize resources to meet them, fostering social and economic justice.
(Last checked 06/14/06)
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, see Schusterman Family Foundation
Chatlos Foundation
http://www.chatlos.org/default.htm
The Chatlos Foundation proclaims the Glory of God by funding nonprofit organizations in the USA and around the globe. Support is provided to organizations currently exempt by the Internal Revenue Service of the United States. The Foundation's areas of interest are: Bible Colleges/Seminaries, Religious Causes, Medical Concerns, Liberal Arts Colleges and Social Concerns.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Church Women United
http://www.churchwomen.org/
Through Intercontinental Grants For Mission, CWU funds global and domestic microeconomic projects that develop and empower women or are led by women. Projects are judged by committee (application deadline is August 1) and grants range from $250-$5000.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Colombe Foundation
http://www.proteusfund.org/grantmaking/colombe/
Colombe Foundation seeks to create a peaceful world through changes in American policy. We work for the elimination of weapons of mass destruction, a shift from war and aggression to conflict prevention and conflict resolution, and a shift from wasteful military spending to investments in programs addressing poverty, environmental degradation and other root causes of violence. We believe that American citizens, working through non-governmental organizations, can bring about these changes by using the tools of our democracy. The Foundation currently makes grants to organizations in the United States that share its mission and use these strategies:
(1) Grassroots organizations working to educate the public and influence decision makers;
(2) Peace advocacy organizations promoting alternative policies; and
(3) Organizations initiating media coverage.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Compassion Capital Fund (CCF)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ccf/
The President's Compassion Capital Fund (CCF), housed within the Administration of Children and Families, helps faith-based and community organizations increase their effectiveness and enhance their ability to provide social services to serve those most in need, including but not limited to the homeless, elderly, at-risk youth, families in transition from welfare to work, strong families and those in need of intensive rehabilitation such as addicts or prisoners. Since its inception, CCF has provided over $99.5 million in grants to 197 organizations and sub-grants to over 1,700 grassroots organizations. CCF administers two major grant programs: the Demonstration Program and the Targeted Capacity Building Program.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
(Joanne Cross) Coon Foundation
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privloc.htm#coon
Provides grants to Seventh Day Adventist organizations and activities.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Episcopal Diocese of Michigan
http://www.edomi.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=486&Itemid=259
The parent body for most Episcopal Churches in Michigan provides consulting services and two types of grants. (1) Program Development Grants are designed to provide support for the identification, development, and start up of specific programmatic initiatives within congregations or Area Councils. (2) Congregational Assistance Grants increasingly focus on funding specific and extraordinary or unexpected operational expenses for activities which clearly enhance the health and functioning of the congregational body.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Domestic Hunger Program
http://www.elca.org/grantinghope/
Application deadline: October 1
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Domestic Hunger Program provides assistance to fight hunger throughout the United States. Support is provided for relief, with a focus on access to food, shelter, clothing, medical supplies and care to meet basic human needs; sustainable development; community organizing; and education and advocacy efforts addressing the causes and elimination of hunger and poverty. Priority will be given to projects that focus on meeting the basic needs of the people with the least resources and women and children living in poverty. Nonprofit organizations including ecumenical, inter-agency, or secular community groups are eligible to apply.
Also listed under Homeless.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
FADICA: Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Charities
http://www.fadica.org/
While FADICA is an association of private grant making foundations, its main function is to provide continuing education on trends impacting Catholic philanthropy. It is unable to provide grant assistance or direction for grant seekers. It does, however, publish a comprehensive book for those seeking to locate sources of funding for Catholic projects entitled, The Catholic Funding Guide, available in the MSU Main Library Reference Funding Center. Readers of FADICA's web page can also find valuable links to funding sources.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Federal Funds for Organizations That Help Those in Need
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/catalogue.pdf
This 70-page reference tool lists a wide variety of funding programs operated by federal agencies. The table of contents organizes these programs into broad areas of service (e.g., Abstinence Education, At-Risk Youth, Crime Prevention & Treatment, etc…). White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. 2006.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Fund for Nonviolence
http://www.fundfornonviolence.org/
The Fund for Nonviolence cultivates and supports community based efforts to bring about social change that moves humanity towards a more just and compassionate coexistence.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
FundsNet Religion Grants and Foundations
http://www.fundsnetservices.com/religion.htm
A collection of web links by FundsNet.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
(Mertz) Gilmore Foundation
http://www.mertzgilmore.org/
The Mertz Gilmore Foundation’s new human rights program works to advance human rights in the U.S. Support is provided for projects that demonstrate what and how human rights can contribute to social justice in the U.S.; networks and coalitions that build and strengthen cross-issue and/or cross-constituency linkages; and capacity building through human rights training. Projects will be considered across the full spectrum of human rights—economic, social and cultural as well as civil and political—and support a variety of constituencies, and/or methods. Nonprofit organizations and coalitions or networks of organizations throughout the United States are eligible to apply. Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Harry Chapin Foundation,
see Chapin Foundation
Impact Fund
http://www.impactfund.org
The deadline for pre-applications is November 26; December 3 for full applications.
The Impact Fund provides funding for public interest litigation that will potentially benefit a large number of people, lead to significant law reform, or raise the public consciousness. The Fund makes grants of up to $25,000 to pay for out-of-pocket costs and expenses of substantial class action and impact cases. Grants are made in the general areas of poverty law, environmental justice, elimination of discrimination, and civil and human rights. For more information contact: Brad Seligman, 510-845-3473, email: impactfund@inpact.org. Source: Grants and Foundations Review, November 6, 2001.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
International Association of Hebrew Free Loans
http://www.freeloan.org/
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
http://98.130.55.106/index.php
In partnership with its agencies, Federation plays the leadership role in identifying needs within the Jewish community and in mobilizing human and financial resources, engaging in communal planning and allocation and advocating to meet those needs.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Joanne Cross Coon Foundation, see Coon Foundation
John and Elizabeth Whitely Foundation, see Whitely Foundation
(Robert Wood) Johnson Faith in Action Program
http://www.fiavolunteers.org/
Faith in Action is a national volunteer movement that brings together religious congregations from many faiths and other community organizations. Their common mission is to help people who are aging and chronically ill maintain their independence by providing them assistance with everyday activities. The program will be giving $35,000 grants to 2,000 organizations in the next six years, plus technical assistance. They're looking for organizations that have five things: they're interfaith, they use volunteers, they provide caregiving services, to people with chronic health conditions, and the services are provided in people's homes. It's a $100 million program, one of the ten largest foundation grants ever, according to USA Today.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Lilly Endowment
http://www.lillyendowment.org/religion.html
In recent years Lilly Endowment's religion grantmaking has been focused on major, interlocking efforts aimed at enhancing and sustaining the quality of ministry in American congregations and parishes. The Endowment has focused on supporting programs and projects that address four broad questions: How do we identify, recruit and call forth a new generation of talented Christian pastors? How do we best prepare and train new ministers for effective and faithful pastoral leadership? How do we improve the skills and sustain the excellence of pastors currently serving congregations? What are basic questions about the current state of the practice of ministry that we need to answer to improve the quality of ministry?
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Lilly Endowment
Resources for American Christianity
Grants Info
http://www.resourcingchristianity.org/grantsinfo.aspx
Several agencies with funding from the Religion division of the Lilly Endowment provide grants or fellowships to individuals or institutions.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS)
Good Samaritan Fund
http://www.lirs.org/What/partners/goodsamfund.htm
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) and Wheat Ridge Ministries are offering financial help to Lutheran congregations interested in developing new services for immigrants and refugees. The Good Samaritan Fund will provide seed grants of up to $5,000 to help congregations develop support services beyond the initial stages of resettlement. Applicant congregations will be expected to contribute at least 25% of the project cost, either through cash or in-kind support. In 2005, the GSF awared grants totaling $83,400 to 23 churches across the country to help implement a variety of innovative programs, including computer classes, literacy programs, health projects, driver education, employment and entrepreneur training. Grants will not be made to individuals or church agencies, nor will they be made to support refugee reception and placement activities, other refugee resettlement programs or projects of evangelism. Application packets and grant guidelines are available on the web site. For more information contact Pam Bloom at 410-230-2875 or pbloom@lirs.org. Source: His Hand: Lutheran Social Services of Michigan, December 2005.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS)
Matching Grant Program Available
http://www.lirs.org/What/programs/matching.htm
The Matching Grant Program, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), provides services and support to newly arrived refugees, newly granted asylees, Cuban and Haitian entrants, certain Amerasians, and certified victims of trafficking to facilitate self-sufficiency within four months of the client’s date of eligibility. Twenty-one LIRS affiliates participate in the Matching Grant Program in 34 locations throughout the United States. They provide a wide range of services including intensive case management and employment services to approximately 3-4,000 clients each year. Clients also receive a cash stipend and rental support as an alternative to accessing public cash assistance. For the first 8 months of 2004, 76 percent of the clients that enrolled in Matching Grant achieved self-sufficiency within four months.
Matching Grant is a unique program in which in-kind and cash donations raised by the local affiliate are matched by the government at a two-to-one ratio. Therefore every dollar donated equals three dollars to the Matching Grant Program. This match provides clients the much-needed assistance for them to become self-sufficient. Congregations and volunteers are also critical to the success of the Matching Grant program as they contribute time and goods, and help refugees successfully transition to life in the United States.For more information on the Matching Grant Program, please contact Diane Landino, dlandino@lirs.org or 410/230-2765, or Susan Anderson, sanderson@lirs.org or 410/230-2782.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Lutheran Social Services of Michigan
http://www.lssm.org/
A service-organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
http://www.lsswis.org/
A non-profit agency providing community, residential, and health services to more than 100,000 people annually -- Lutheran and non-Lutheran -- in Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Mertz Gilmore Foundation, see Gilmore Foundation
Mustard Seed Foundation
http://www.msfdn.org/
Inspired by the parable of the mustard seed found in Mark 4 and Matthew 13, we seek to be stewards by participating in the expansion and realization of the kingdom of God on earth. We do this by providing grants to churches and Christian organizations worldwide as they initiate a variety of Christian ministries including evangelism, discipleship, and economic empowerment. In addition, the Foundation provides scholarships to Christians pursuing advanced education. The Foundation accepts grant applications from churches representing Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions. Mustard Seed grant recipients proclaim faith in Christ as Savior and Lord, affirm the basic tenets of orthodox Christianity, and desire to serve and witness in Christ's name.
Churches in Detroit are eligible, particularly those that are ministering to the homeless, gangs, mentally ill, refugees, prostitutes, and addicts in their neighborhoods. Our biggest joy is to partner with local churches that are raising up indigenous minority leadership into their staff teams. We are most interested in receiving applications from smaller multi-ethnic churches that are actively living out racial reconciliation in the leadership of the church and ministry.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
http://WWW.NBACARES.ORG/
(Last checked 08/14/09)
North American Mission Board
http://www.namb.net/
For over 100 years, we have assisted local Southern Baptist churches in obtaining financing for their building needs. We offer both consultation services and loans to qualified Southern Baptist churches. Our consultation is freely given as a means to assist your church as you plan for its financial future. Our lending programs may be used for purchasing properties, refinance of existing debt, as well as for construction and renovation projects.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Partners for Sacred Places (PSP)
http://www.sacredplaces.org/
Partners is the only national, non-sectarian, non-profit organization devoted to helping congregations and their communities sustain and actively use older and historic sacred places.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People
http://www.pcusa.org/sdop/theological.htm
The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People supports grassroots projects that are developed, owned, and controlled by groups of poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people. Priority is given to local projects rather than regional, statewide, or national projects. Generally, annual grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for projects in the U.S.
Also listed under Grants for Nonprofits - Community Development and Social Services.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Reformed Church in America
Church Growth Fund
http://www.rca.org/Page.aspx?pid=2123
(RCACGF) supports the work and witness of the RCA by making loans to RCA churches, classes and other agencies and affiliates so they can purchase, construct or improve church property or facilities. The RCACGF also provides funds for New Congregation Matching Grants. Loans of up to $25,000 are made on an unsecured basis. Larger loans (up to the current loan limit of $2,000,000) are secured.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Religion RFPs Posted by the Foundtion Center PND Digest
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_religion.jhtml
Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals - Religion
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Resist, Inc.
http://www.resistinc.org/
Since our founding in 1967, Resist has given more than 5,000 small, timely grants and loans to groups and organizations working for social justice. At its core, Resist remains a political organization committed to radial social change, and groups that are funded reflect Resist's political commmitment. Be sure to check out the organizations guide to Finding Funding: A Beginner's Guide to Foundation Research, which contains numerous foundation addresses.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Resources for American Christianity
Information on Grants
http://www.resourcingchristianity.org/grantsinfo.aspx
Several agencies with funding from the Religion division of the Lilly Endowment provide grants or fellowships to individuals or institutions. The list here is organized according to the focus or purpose of the assistance provided.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Robert Wood Johnson Faith in Action Program, see Johnson Faith in Action Program
Rubin Foundation (Samuel)
http://www.samuelrubinfoundation.org/
Application deadline: Sept. 3, 2004
The Samuel Rubin Foundation is dedicated to the pursuit of peace and justice and the search for an equitable reallocation of the world's resources. Grants are awarded to support projects that address the issues of implementation of social, economic, political, civil, and cultural rights for all the world's people.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Rural Assistance Center
Faith-Based Initiatives Funding
http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/faith/
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Salvation Army
http://www.salvationarmy.org/
Provide emergency relief both domestic and worldwide.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Samuel Rubin Foundation, see Rubin Foundation
Save the Children
http://www.savethechildren.org/
Provide services in 18 states across the United States and in 46 developing nations around the world.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
(Charles and Lynn) Schusterman Family Foundation
http://www.schusterman.org/
The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation was established in 1987 to support programs that enhance Jewish life in the United States, Israel, and the former Soviet Union. The foundation also funds Oklahoma based, non-sectarian charitable groups that focus on education, children and community service.
Also listed under International and Foreign Grant Makers.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation
E-mail: mail@thrivent.com
Provides loans for new churches, schools and church buildings; renovations and remodeling
For more information, contact: Church Loan Staff, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans,
4321 North Ballard Road, Appleton, Wisconsin 54919-0001; Telephone: 800) 847-4836, extension 85701.
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(Last checked 08/14/09)
Unitarian Universalist Funding Program
http://www25.uua.org/uufp/
The Unitarian Universalist Funding Program is a denominational grantmaking program of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Inspired by the richness and diversity of our liberal religious tradition, our mission is to promote the influence of Unitarian Universalist principles through grantmaking. With funds generously provided by the Unitarian Universalist Veatch Program at Shelter Rock, the UU Funding Program awards grants to UU and non-UU projects and organizations. Grants are awarded through four Funds with distinct priorities and guidelines.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
United Jewish Communities
http://www.ujc.org/
The merger of the United Jewish Appeal, Council of Jewish Federations, and United Israel Appeal has created a new national organization dedicated to seizing this opportunity to improve people's lives - around the corner and around the globe. Take a look at the Local Links for local affiliates.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
United Methodist Church
Brighter Future for Children & Youth Fund
http://gbgm-umc.org/umw/BFCY/application/BFapplication2006.pdf
Deadline: July 1, 2006
The purpose of this grant is to fund programs for children aged 5 to 18 years in the subjects of peacemaking, anti-abuse, and nonviolence. Preference is given to organizations that involve women and youth at grassroots levels, demonstrate the ability to raise additional funds, provide direct service to youth, involve racial/ethnic diversity and cultivate spiritual values. Eligible applicants include small community- and church-based nonprofit programs and projects. Approximately 10 percent of applicants are funded. The average grant size is $4,000.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
United Methodist Church
Church Loans
http://new.gbgm-umc.org/about/us/ecg/umdf/loans/
The UMDF provides first mortgage loans for United Methodist churches, districts, city societies, district unions, and conference church extension societies; for new construction, renovations, additions, relocations, and parsonages.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
United Methodist Church
United Methodist Funding Sources for Ministry with Hispanics
http://www.gbod.org/hispanic/articles.asp?act=reader&item_id=2706
(Last checked 11/08/06)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
http://www.usda.gov/fbci/
On December 12, 2002, President Bush established by executive order a center for faith-based and community initiatives at USDA (http://www.usda.gov/fbci/index.html). As part of its Faith-Based and Community Initiatives focus, the USDA ensures that faith-based and community organizations have equal access to USDA programs and benefits, and works in conjunction with the Department's many mission areas to reach out and educate faith-based and community organizations about USDA programs and benefits.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
U.S. Department of Education
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
http://www.ed.gov/about/inits/list/fbci/index.html
Welcome to the U.S. Department of Education's Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.
The goal of the Center is to break down existing barriers and empower faith-based and community groups, enlisting them in support of the Department's mission to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence for all Americans.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
http://www.hhs.gov/fbci/
Current funding opportunities are available in the areas of : After-school programs,
Aging Programs, Children and Families, Crisis Counseling Programs, Developmental Disabilities,
Economic Development, Fatherhood Initiative, Food/Nutrition Programs, Health, HIV/AIDS Prevention/Treatment,
Housing Programs/HUD, Mentoring Programs, National Institutes of Health, Native American Programs, Refugee Assistance,
Rural Health, Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment, Technical Assistance, Welfare Reform/TANF, and Youth>
(Last checked 08/14/09)
U.S. Department of Labor
Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
http://www.dol.gov/cfbci/
The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) at the U.S. Department of Labor seeks to empower faith-based and community organizations (FBCO) as these organizations help their neighbors enter, succeed and thrive in the workforce.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
White House Office of Faith-Based Centers and Community Initiatives
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/
President George W. Bush's Faith-Based and Community Initiative represents a fresh start and bold new approach to government's role in helping those in need. Too often the government has ignored or impeded the efforts of faith-based and community organizations. Their compassionate efforts to improve their communities have been needlessly and improperly inhibited by bureaucratic red tape and restrictions placed on funding. The White House Office and the Centers for the Faith-Based and Community Initiative -- located in ten Federal agencies -- are working to support the essential work of these important organizations. Their goal is to make sure that grassroots leaders can compete on an equal footing for federal dollars, receive greater private support, and face fewer bureaucratic barriers. The Office focuses its efforts on the following populations:
(1) At-risk youth
(2) Ex-offenders
(3) Homeless
(4) Hungry
(5) Substance abusers
(6) Those with HIV/AIDS
(7) Welfare-to-work families
(Last checked 08/14/09)
(John and Elizabeth) Whitely Foundation
http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/privloc.htm#whiteley
Support Episcopal churches and seminaries in Ingham County.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Widow's Mite Foundation
5657 Glasgow Rd., Troy, MI, 48085
Telephone: (248) 879-7970
The Widow's Mite Foundation is a non profit 501c tax deductible private foundation designed to financially support high impact, doctrinally sound, Christian ministries though counseling, mentoring, training, consulting, nurturing, and furnishing.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Women of the ElcA Grants Programs
http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Ministry/Women-of-the-ELCA/Engage-in-action-and-support-one-another-in-our-callings/Grants.aspx
Ministries throughout the United States and the international community will continue to strengthen families and communities with the help of grants awarded by Women of the ELCA. The women's organization has awarded more than $2.5 million in grants since 1988 to support ministries that see people and communities as assets rather than objects of need.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Women of the ECLA : Lutheran Women Fund Grants
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Nl77hjr23o
YouTube video describes the work of Women of ELCA.
(Last checked 08/14/09)
Books
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
ACTIVIST'S GUIDE TO RELIGIOUS FUNDERS. Oakland, Cal. : Center for Third World Organizing, 1993. 3rd edition, 134pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV530 .A27 1993
Contains information on more than ten different denominational religious funding sources. Each denominational group is divided into various programs that are offered. Information provided includes contact name, address, and telephone number, a description of the types of grants awarded, and the application process and deadline dates.
1987 edition also available.
[Church charities -- Directories}
AGENCIES FOR PROJECT ASSISTANCE : SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR SMALL CHURCH SPONSORED PROJECTS IN AFRICA, ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, AND THE PACIFIC. Pierre Aubin and George Coffer. New York, N.Y. : Mission Project Service, 1988. 3rd edition, 340pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV530 .A9 1988
Identifies sources of support for third world church workers. Included are profiles of 300 agencies with total giving of at least $100,000; a track record of involvement in developing countries; and support of small church-sponsored projects. In addition, 25 smaller ones are included. Also includes a guide for proposal writing.
[Church charities -- Directories}
CATHOLIC FUNDING GUIDE; A DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES FOR CATHOLIC ACTIVITIES. Kerry A. Robinson, ed. Washington, D.C. : Foundations and Donors Interested in Catholic Charities Funding Center (1 East) BX2347 .C39
This 554 page reference book (5th edition) is designed to provide the non-professional fund raiser with basic information to help prepare grant proposals and locate funding sources. The Guide contains short easy to understand essays and commentary that can prove invaluable information when setting out to raise funds from private foundations, fraternal organizations, religious communities, and church-sponsored charities. Contact information includes addresses, principal representatives, funding interests, grant ranges, information on deadlines, and other requirements. The Catholic Funding Guide also provides reference library information, internet resources, and other tools that will lighten the burden of the grantseeker. Includes:
(1) Over $4 billion in annual grants by private foundations
(2) 1,065 sources of funding for Catholic institutions and programs
(3) 319 new entries and substantial editing
(4) Significant new Catholic health care related funding sources
(5) European based Catholic grant making
Library also owns editions 1-4.
[Catholic Church--United States--charities--finance]
CHURCH FUNDING RESOURCE GUIDE, see Resource Guide to Church Funding Sources.
CHURCH FUNDING SOURCES, see Resource Guide to Church Funding Sources.
CHURCH FUNDS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE : A DIRECTORY. Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. Minneapolis, Minn. : The Council, 1984. 2nd edition, 94pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV530 .C4 1984
Church funding sources at the local, regional, and national level for social change organizations.
[Church charities -- Directories}
CHURCH PHILANTHROPY FOR NATIVE AMERICANS AND OTHER MINORITIES : A GUIDE TO MULTICULTURAL FUNDING FROM RELIGIOUS SOURCES, see
Grants for Individuals : Minorities
FOUNDATION GUIDE FOR RELIGIOUS GRANT SEEKERS. Kerry A. Robinson, ed. Atlanta, Ga : Scholars Press, 1995. 5th edition, 384pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center BV774.5 .B87 1995
Provides information on 795 foundations with a history of making grants for religious purposes, general information about the grant seeking process, facts about religious philanthropy, and tips on borad-based fund raising. Foundations are sorted by faith : Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, interfaith, and other. Each entry provides a contact name and address, geographic limitations, special grant-making interests, typical grant amounts, and application information. Earlier editions available in the Main Library Stacks.
[Catholic Church--United States--charities--finance]
FUND RAISER'S GUIDE TO RELIGIOUS PHILANTHROPY, 2000. Washington, D.C. : the Taft Group, 1999. 13th edition. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV89 .F85
Profiles more than 1000 philanthropic sources that provide major support to religion and religiously-affiliated organizations. Each profile provides contact information, year foundation was established, denominational preference, geographic preference, grant types, grant information, recipient types, application procedures, publications, officers and directors, financial information, and major grants when that information is available. To enable users to target prospective funding sources quickly, eight indexes are also included : by headquarters state, by denominational preference, by geographic preference, by type of grant, by type of recipient, by name of officers/directors, by location of grant recipients, and by foundation name. Earlier editions are available in the Main Library Stacks.
FUNDING HUMAN RIGHTS : AN INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORY OF FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS. Compiled and edited by Human Rights Internet and published in cooperation with The International Centre for Human Rights and Democratic Development, Montreal, Canada. Ontario, Canada : Human Rights Internet, 1999. 3rd edition, 213pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center JC571 .F75 1999
The search for funding is a task that is always tedious, arduous, and sometimes disheartening. Most of all, it is time consuming. This directory has been designed to provide non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working in human rights, or about to embark on human rights work, with information on possible sources of funding. Covers 98 funders, and 56 human rights awards. 2nd edition, 1995 also available
[Human rights advocacy -- Endowments -- Directories]
[Civil rights -- Endowments -- Directories]
GRANT SEEKERS GUIDE. Jill R. Shellow and Nancy C. Stella. National Network of Grantmakers. Mt. Kisco, N.Y. : Moyer Bell Limited, 1989. 3rd edition, 859pp. Main Library Stacks HV97 .A3 S53 1989
Describes over 200 grant makers that support progressive projects on social issues, including AIDS, the homeless, gay rights, the aged, illiteracy, toxic waste, women's rights, apartheid, and the arts. The guide also discusses some common fundraising problems and recommends approaches for writing more successful grant proposals. The second edition, published in 1985, is available in the Main Library Stacks.
[Endowments -- United States -- Directories]
GRANT SEEKERS GUIDE : FOUNDATIONS THAT SUPPORT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. James McGrath Morris and Laura Adler, eds. National Network of Grantmakers. Wakefield, RI : Moyer Bell, 1998. 5th revised edition. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV97 .A3 G73 1998
Describes over 250 grant makers that support progressive projects related to arts and culture, children, civil rights, disabled people, economic development, energy, ecology, first amendment issues, free speech, gay rights, film and media, governance, health, housing, human rights, jobs, justice, labor, mental health, natural resources, minorities, peace and disarmament, population, public policy, social services, urban affairs, toxics, and women. The guide also discusses some common fundraising problems and recommends approaches for writing more successful grant proposals. Earlier edition available in the Main Library Stacks.
[Endowments -- United States -- Directories]
GRANTSEEKERS GUIDE TO FAITH-BASE FUNDING. Silver Spring, MD: CD Publications, 2003. 40pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV530 .G73 2003
Provides brief information, along with Web site addresses, about resources on federal grantmaking to faith-based programs.
[Church charities -- Government policy -- United States]
[Church charities -- United States -- Finance]
NATIONAL GUIDE TO FUNDING IN RELIGION. New York, N.Y. : Foundation Center, May 2005. 8th edition, 1756pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center BV772.5 .N3
Rely on the National Guide to Funding in Religion for detailed fundraising information on grantmakers that have proven their commitment to the subject by funding churches, synagogues, and mosques, as well as building preservation, humanitarian aid, missionary societies, religious schools, welfare, youth groups, and many other religious-affiliated programs. Fact filled descriptions of over 8,900 grantmakers provide easy access to addresses and contact names; financial data to help you determine giving potential; giving statements and limitations; application guidelines; the names of key officials; and more.
Selected grants are included to further illustrate the giving priorities of potential funders. You'll find more that 14,000 sample grants in this volume. Earlier editions available in Main Library Stacks.
[Religion -- United States -- Endowments -- Directories]
PUBLIC MEDIA CENTER'S INDEX OF PROGRESSIVE FUNDERS. San Francisco, Ca. : Public Media Center, 1985. 466pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV97 .A3 I53 1985
An attempt to provide progressive funders and grantseekers with an overview of social change funding in the past few years. Covers 130 different funders.
[Endowments -- United States -- Directories]
QUICK GUIDE TO FUNDING SOURCES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS. New York, N.Y. : Fund for Peace Human Rights Program, 1996. 48pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV41.2 .Q5 1996
Directory of government agencies, international development organizations, and private foundations with an interest in funding human rights, law and justice, civic affairs, and women's issues. All entries provide address and description of funder. Some entries give phone number, contact name, and application information.
Also listed under Law and Criminal Justice.
RELIGIOUS FUNDING RESOURCE GUIDE. Mary Eileen Paul and Andrea Flores, eds. Washington, D.C. : ResourceWomen, 2000. 16th edition, 520pp. Funding Center (1 East)HV530 .R4
Previous editions also available.
Covers 38 funders (Ecumenical, Episcopal, Jewish, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic, Unitarian Universalist, United Methodist, and United Church of Christ) which accept applications from non-religiously-based organizations in communities and those that tend to have a broader, national focus. Includes current application forms, guidelines and grant lists for each funder, and a deadline calendar, information on denominational structures, and strategies for approaching religious funding sources. Does not cover major African American church bodies and giving sources of ethnic churches such as the Greek Orthodox Church.
[Church charities -- United States -- Directories]
RELIGIOUS FUNDS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE. Margaret Weber. Minneapolis, Minn. : The Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches, 1988. 84pp. Main Library Reference (1 East) Funding Center HV530 .R46 1988
A directory of sources within progressive religious groups that can provide grants and loans to social justice organizations.
[Church charities -- United States -- Directories]
SOURCES OF SUPPORT FOR SMALL CHURCH SPONSORED PROJECTS IN AFRICA, ASIA, LATIN AMERICA, AND THE PACIFIC, see Agencies for Project Assistance.
For additional resources, check Grants for Individuals : Religion and Religion Affiliated.
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