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Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundationn Deadline: Open Program: Education; Community improvement; Environment Summary: The Foundation awards more than $1.5 million annually to individuals and organizations across the U.S. Its primary philanthropic focus areas include community improvement projects (examples include projects at parks and other public areas, housing for the underprivileged and innovative environmental initiatives), education scholarships for trade disciplines, and environmental initiatives that enhance the natural environment. The Foundation has a long and proud history of contributing to grassroots community projects. The Foundation considers large-scale requests and in order to address issues of importance to local communities, looks for support by local store and district management when reviewing proposals. The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c)(3) organizations in cities where Lowe's operates. Lowe's operates more than 1,100 stores in 48 states. Visit: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=pg&p=AboutLowes/Community |
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Dollar General Back-to-School Grants Geographic Coverage: 30 states where Dollar General stores are located. Application deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. Grants to assist schools in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program. Visit: http://www.dollargeneral.com |
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Scholarships Grants for Youth Anti-Smoking Ideas Visit: http://www.tobaccofreekids.org |
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The
Teammates for Kids Foundation
The Teammates for Kids Foundation funds the ongoing work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education, and inner-city services. Visit: http://www.teammates4kids.com/ |
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KaBOOM! Playground Opportunities
KaBOOM!, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization, links community groups who want to plan and construct playgrounds with corporate sponsors. This year, the organization says it will link about 150 groups with sponsors, who usually provide upwards of $5,000 grants as seed money for playgrounds. Applicants must demonstrate a compelling need for a new/improved community playground, the ability to organize volunteers and the ability to raise additional funds. Recipients must provide a $15,000 match in local funding for the cost of equipment. Phone:
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