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Confluence: January 2003, Vol. 5, No. 1
Funding

Wal-Mart Environmental Grants
Each Wal-Mart store has an allocation of money for environmental grants to non-profit organizations and schools to support environmental efforts and education in communities where stores are located. Grants are in the $2,500 range. More than $1.5 million was granted nationwide last year. Grant applications, accepted on an on-going basis, are available and are submitted through a local store, but decisions are made in Arkansas. Wal-Mart also gives grants under the categories of community, children, and education.
http://www.walmartfoundation.org

Green School Project Grants for Recycling
Green School Projects is providing cash grants to schools, libraries, districts, state educational departments, and government offices that will recycle depleted printer cartridges, copying machine toner cartridges, and cell phones. These items are mailed to Green School Project via free postage labels and shipping materials provided by the project. Visit the Green School website at http://www.greenschoolproject.com/schools.html and sign up by clicking on “REGISTRATION.”

Environmental Challenge Fund
The Fund stimulates local efforts to preserve and enhance the environment in the service territories of NiSource subsidiaries. Each fall, the fund invites environmental and community organizations to submit project proposals for funding. Awards are then announced annually on Earth Day. The Fund provides support for natural resource/wildlife enhancement projects. These projects also create educational and recreational opportunities for people in these areas. Contact Cindy Jackson at 219-647-5253 or Karen McKeown at 219-647-5246. Also, see http://www.nisource.com/enviro/ecf.asp

Microsoft Corporation Grants
The Microsoft Corporation is offering grants of cash, software, and technical support to non-profit organizations in order to help bring information technology to communities, provide support to community organizations, and to support employees in taking an active role in community volunteer work. Funding is offered in the areas of education, youth programs, art and technology, libraries, and many more. For full details, see http://www.microsoft.com/giving

PeopleSoft Community Relations Program
PeopleSoft’s Community Relations Program targets community service projects that focus on technology. The primary program, Caring through Computers, supports projects that provide underserved populations with computer technology training, support creative internet use, and other related efforts. Visit http://www.peoplesoft.com/corp/en/about/community/charitable_contrib.asp for application information.

US Department of Commerce Technology Opportunities Program
These grants are intended for use by non-profits, colleges and universities, and state, local, and tribal governments. Funded projects will demonstrate how networks support lifelong learning, help public safety officials protect the public, assist in the delivery of health care, and foster communication and economic development in rural and urban communities. Grants of up to $900,000 are awarded, but the average grant is $575,000. To learn more, visit http://www.ntia.doc.gov/

The Verizon Foundation
Verizon offers grants to non-profits for literacy, workforce development, community technology support, and employee volunteerism. Eligible organizations must be based in and serve the communities where Verizon currently offers telecommunications services. Cash grants are awarded in the average range of $5,000 to $10,000. To apply for these grants, visit http://foundation.verizon.com/ Also see http://foundation.verizon.com/egrants.html to apply for $240 eGrants for dial-up or high-speed internet access from an ISP of your choice.

Start Up Funds for New Nonprofits Draper Richards Foundation
Experienced, dedicated social entrepreneurs with a developed idea for a nonprofit organization in the United States are invited to apply for a Draper Richards Fellowship. Projects that demonstrate innovative ways to solve existing social problems are eligible to receive up to $100,000 annually for three years. The Foundation will accept proposals for a variety of public service areas. Interested applicants should submit a brief proposal of no more than three pages. There are no deadlines. The Foundation staff will invite qualified applicants to submit a more formal plan. Go to the above website for program details. Further questions may be directed to Ms. Jenny Shilling, Executive Director: info@draperrichards.org
Active Living Through Community Design Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Active Living by Design
The Active Living by Design program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation develops partnerships and implements strategies that support active living through changes in local community design, transportation and architecture. Partner agencies might include health care coalitions, city planning offices, local advocacy groups, parks and recreation departments, churches, and community centers, as well as other nonprofit or government agencies. Proposals are encouraged from partnerships that address the needs of low-income communities, which are most likely to be inactive and vulnerable to poor health outcomes. The program will award grants of up to $200,000 each to 25 community partnerships across the country. Brief proposals are due January 31, 2003, and full proposals are due May 23, 2003. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grantmaking Online system (www.rwjf.org) will be available from January 6-31, 2003. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prepare in advance using the guidelines posted at www.activelivingbydesign.org under "Grant Application." You may request further information from Ms. Sarah L. Strunk, Deputy Director: 919-843-2523 or info@activelivingbydesign.org

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