Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program

The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation

Bayer USA Foundation

Open Meadows Foundation Offers Funding for Projects to Benefit Women and Girls

Patagonia Offers Support for Grassroots Environmental Work

Cracker Barrel Foundation

Cracker Barrel Foundation seeks to strengthen and preserve community by supporting programs in the areas of education, human services, cultural affairs and the environment. Special consideration is given to programs that address children, youth and family issues, and emphasize traditional values such as hard work, education and self-reliance.  Proposals are accepted and reviewed throughout the year. Decisions are made on a quarterly basis.  More details are available at:

http://www.crackerbarrel.com/about.cfm?doc_id=1239#Cracker_Barrel_Foundation

Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program

Deadline is September 1, 2010.  The Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program is committed to giving back to company communities throughout the United States by supporting nonprofit organizations whose shared goal is to improve the lives of individuals from all walks of life. The company's community outreach focuses on three key priorities: The Meeting Basic Needs category focuses on programs that help at-risk populations stabilize their lives and become more self-sufficient. The Supporting Community Vitality category promotes programs that build strong communities by creating economic vitality and cultural enrichment. The Volunteer Driven Causes category provides grants to nonprofit organizations where company employees, advisors, or retirees volunteer. Requests are reviewed three times per year. Visit the company’s website to submit an online application.  http://www.ameriprise.com/about-ameriprise-financial/company-information/ameriprise-community-relations.asp?vanity=communityrelations

The Countess Moira Charitable Foundation – Youth Organization Grants
Deadline: Rolling.   The mission of the Countess Moira Charitable Foundation is to aid in the well-being of youth. In the past, the Foundation has supported charitable organizations that focus on the betterment of youth.   The amount of awards will vary. The Foundation makes grants to private nonprofit or public tax-exempt organizations. The Foundation will support operating, program, endowment and/or capital funding needs. The Foundation does not give grants for events or fundraisers.  More information is available at: http://sites.google.com/a/countessmoirafdn.org/countessmoirafoundation/home

Bayer USA Foundation – Community Health and Development Grants (Various locations)
Deadline: Varies.   The Bayer USA Foundation supports programs that improve the quality of life, provide unique and enriching opportunities that connect diverse groups, and ensure preparedness for tomorrow's leaders. The Foundation welcomes proposals from organizations focused on health and human services, education and workforce development, environment and sustainability, and/or arts and culture.   Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. The Foundation will fund organizations in California, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia.   More information is available at http://www.bayerus.com/Foundation/Foundation_Home.aspx

Open Meadows Foundation Offers Funding for Projects to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: August 14, 2010.   The Open Meadows Foundation supports projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities.   Open Meadows offers grants of up to $2,000 for projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization; promote building community power; promote gender, racial, social, economic, and/or environmental justice; and have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. The foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and expression, age, or ability. Organizations interested in applying must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status or a fiscal sponsor that is tax exempt. The applicant's organizational budget should not exceed $150,000. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply. Proposals from organizations not previously funded have priority. Visit the Open Meadows Foundation Web site for guidelines and application procedures.   http://www.openmeadows.org/

Patagonia Offers Support for Grassroots Environmental Work

Deadline: August 31, 2010.   Patagonia provides support for environmental work through grants to nonprofit organizations.  Outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia supports small, grassroots activist organizations that have provocative direct-action agendas and are working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect the environment. The company provides funding to support programs that are action-oriented, builds public involvement and support, is strategic, focuses on root causes, and accomplishes specific goals and objectives. The company is focused on making grants to organizations that identify and work on the root causes of problems and that approach issues with a commitment to long-term change. The company does not fund organizations without 501(c)(3) status or a comparable fiscal sponsor; general environmental education efforts; land acquisition, land trusts, or conservation easements; research, unless it is in direct support of a developed plan for specific action to alleviate an environmental problem; environmental conferences; endowment funds; or political campaigns.  Most grants are in the range of $3,000 to $8,000. In addition to the corporate grant program, each Patagonia retail store administers a grants program. Retail store grant applications are accepted year round.  More information at   http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/patagonia.go?slc=en_US&sct=US&assetid=2942