Georgia Family Connection Partnership

2011 Archives

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December 27, 2011	-$20,000 to $75,000 from The American Honda Foundation for support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. -Two-week residency ($300 value), $500 honorarium and $300 travel allowance to advance writing and the arts through public service careers or volunteer work.
December 20, 2011	-Up to $5,000 per region from Georgia Family Connection Partnership (The Walmart Foundation) to purchase the permanent equipment and infrastructure necessary to present Teen Mazes in their communities. -$500 from Sodexo Youth Grants to support youth-led service projects in the US that address the issue of childhood hunger on Global Youth Service Day.
December 13, 2011	-$6,000 from Laura Bush Foundation to provide print books to the K-12 school libraries and students that need them the most. -$350,000 from Assets for Independence for matched savings accounts to low-income individuals and families to accumulate savings and investments.
December 6, 2011	-Up to $200,000 from National Football League (NFL) to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields. -$25,000 from EMBRACE Challenge Grants for two communities in Georgia to enhance foster family support. - Undisclosed amount from Wells Fargo to improving the bank’s local communities across the country through grants and volunteer activities.
November 29, 2011	-Grant from The J. Jill Compassion Fund for community-based organizations that support underprivileged and homeless women in the United States. -$100,000 to $300,000 from U.S. Soccer Foundation to support the Foundation's free after-school youth development soccer program designed as a tool to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles for children.
November 22, 2011	-$50,000 from AVANCE, Inc. to expand AVANCE’s evidence-based Parent-Child Education Program across the United States -$10,000 from Mary Byron Foundation for programs that address the needs of underserved populations.
November 16, 2011	-$500 to $1000 from The Home Depot for the purchase of gardening materials and supplies specific to the needs of their program from their local Home Depot store. -Up to $10,000 from Saucony Run for Good Foundation to encourage active and healthy lifestyles in children.
November 10, 2011	-$500 to $80,000 from Allen Foundation Inc. to promote good nutritional practices -$10,000 Mary Byron Foundation for innovative programs that demonstrate promise in breaking the cycle of domestic violence.
November 1, 2011	-$500 to $2,500 from Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation (TLLCCF) for child care teachers in providing quality early care and education. -$2,000 from Whole Foods Market to support school garden projects in the US.
October 25, 2011	- Up to $500,000 from U.S. Department of Agriculture, Community Food Projects Competitive, for self-sufficiency and food security in low-income communities -$2,000 from State Farm and National Youth Leadership Council for public high school students and teachers to address teen driver safety.
October 18, 2011	-Various size grants from FedEx for projects that support emergency and disaster relief, child pedestrian safety, and environmental Sustainability. -$1000 and $5,000 grants from Prudential Financial, Inc. to young people in grades 5-12 who are volunteering in their communities.
October 11, 2011	-Up to $88,000 from The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors to address chronic disease risk factors. -$5,000 to $25,000 from The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation to enhancing the quality of life in the communities.
October 5, 2011	-up to $200,000 from The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation for communities that nurture people, spur enterprise, bridge differences and foster fairness. -Various size grants from Corporation for National and Community to meet the nation’s critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment.
September 28, 2011	-$5,000,000-$15,000,000 from Department of Education to recruit, select, and provide professional enhancement activities for teachers and principals. -Various size grants from the Plum Creek Foundation to improve the general welfare and quality of life in the communities that Plum Creek serves.
September 20, 2011	-Up to $1,000 from Toshiba America Foundation to support project-based learning in science and mathematics for Grades K - 5 teachers. -Up to $2,500 from North Face to re-connect children with nature and provide education for both personal and environmental health.
September 13, 2011	-$10,000 to $100,000 from AmeriCares for organizations aiding survivors of Hurricane Irene and other recent storms. -Grants and product donations from Costco Wholesale to provide support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions.
September 9, 2011	-$2,000 to $5,000 from Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation for programs supporting parent-teacher groups at schools across the United States. -$500 or $1,000 from UnitedHealthcare/Youth Service America for hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity.
August 30, 2011	-$1,000 to $15,000 from BJ’s Charitable Foundation, Community Grants, for nonprofit organizations serving children and families. -$100 to $500 from Office Depot, Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grants, for free school supplies to students across the nation whom are most in need.
August 25, 2011	-$100 to $500 from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grants, for creative teaching. -$10,000 to $75,000 from Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for general operating funding to support ongoing administrative and infrastructure costs.
August 9, 2011	-$200,000 – Matched dollars from Georgia Department of Human Resources (DHS), Afterschool Care Program, for funding from quality out-of-school time programs serving ages 5-17 in low-to-moderate income communities.
August 2, 2011	-$1,000 to $40,000 from Women Helping Other Women Foundation, General Grants Program, for charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. -Up to $65,000 from Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy to promote the literacy skills of adult primary caregivers and their children.
July 26, 2011	-Up to $20,000 from Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children (HSHC), to support local service initiatives that provide dental care to underserved children. -$2,000 from Open Meadows Foundation, Grants for Women and Girls, for projects led by and benefitting women and girls.
July 19, 2011	-$300,000 to $450,000 over 2-3 years from Gateway to College National Network for high school dropouts and underprepared college students. -$5,000 to $20,000 from Verizon Foundation to support domestic violence awareness and prevention efforts.
July 12, 2011	-$100 to $5,000 from Mockingbird Foundation, Music for Children Grants, for music education programs to nonprofit organizations and public schools. -$6,000 from Wells Fargo Housing Foundation, Homeowner’s Grant Program to increase homeownership through the development of affordable housing in the US.
July 5, 2011	-$100,000 from Premier, Premier Cares Award, for programs that have made health services more accessible to the medically underserved. -$5,000 from J.R. Albert Foundation, General Grants, for programs that support nutrition, fitness, and health education, particularly in disadvantaged populations.
June 28, 2011	-$500 to $5,000 from Lego, Lego Children’s Fund Grants, for creativity, technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities in early childhood education and development. -$5,000 to $12,000 from American Academy of Pediatrics, Community Access to Child Health, to community-based efforts that enhance the health of children.
June 21, 2011	-$5,000 from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals, Everyone Breathe Asthma Education Grants, for schools working to improve the quality of their asthma care and asthma education efforts. -$2,500 to $25,000 from Sprint Foundation, Local Grant and Community Champions Program, to organizations working to provide impact in their community
June 14, 2011	-Up to $15,000 from Allstate Foundation, Teen Safe Driving and Domestic Violence, o make smart driving socially acceptable to teens by changing the way teens think and act in a car as a driver or passenger. -$4,000 to $6,000 from Best Buy, Community Grants, to nonprofit organizations that are located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or distribution center.
June 8, 2011	-$5,000 to $50,000 from BI-LO Charities, Youth, Education and Hunger, to communities served by its stores. -$500 to $15,000 from Presbyterian Church USA, Presbyterian Hunger Program, for several community activities.
May 31, 2011	-$200,0000 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Programs for Runaway and Street Youth, for community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. -$4,000 from the United Methodist Church, A Brighter Future for Children and Youth, for violence prevention, anti-abuse, and relationship protection.
May 24, 2011	-Up to $50,000 from CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, Grant Program Children with Disabilities and Underserved Populations, to provide support to several programs. -$550,000 to $650,000 from U.S. Department of Justice, Family Drug Court, for support for implementation of new, existing, or enhancement of drug courts.
May 18, 2011	-Grant from U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for the prevention and treatment of individuals with overweight and obesity. -Up to $10,000 from Saucony, Inc., Saucony Run for Good Foundation, to combat childhood obesity to community-based youth programs.
May 10, 2011	-National Publicity and In-Kind Rewards from Major League Baseball, Baseball Tomorrow Fund, to promote the growth of youth baseball and softball programs that encourage youth participation in the game. -Up to $15,000 from Ben and Jerry Foundation, National Grassroots, for organizations that bring about progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems.
May 3, 2011	-National Publicity and In-Kind Rewards from KaBOOM!, Playful City USA Initiative, to recognize cities and towns committed to taking action for children's play. -$1,000 to $10,000 from Build-A-Bear Foundation, General Grants Program, for children's health and wellness.
April 26, 2011	-$5,000 to $200,000 from Bank of America, 2011 Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, for community-based organizations, local heroes, and student leaders working to improve their communities. -$5,000 to $10,000 from Frances Hollis Brain Foundation, General Grants Program, to alleviate human suffering and improve the human condition.
April 19, 2011	-$200,000 over two years from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Mobilizing Action Toward Community Health, to spark action for system change regarding the many factors that influence community health. -$5,000 from Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Back to School and Youth Literacy Grants, to help school libraries and media centers in the following.
April 12, 2011	-$2,500 and other assistance from America’s Promise Alliance and ING, 100 Best Communities for Young People, for communities making extraordinary efforts to reduce dropout rates and provide outstanding services and supports to their youth. -$175,000 over 15 months from Governor’s Office for Children and Families, System of Care Grants, for communities wanting to integrate and coordinate their existing systems to improve child and family well-being.
April 5, 2011	-$2,000 from Target, Early Childhood Reading and Arts and Culture Grants, to support programs such as afterschool reading events and weekend book clubs. -$10,000 to $30,000 from March of Dimes, 2012 Community Grants Program, to prevent birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.
March 29, 2011	-$1,000 for teacher and $500 for school from The Teachers’ Insurance Plan, Teacher of the Year, for K-12 teachers who have excelled in their commitment and contribution to the betterment of their school. -Up to $2,500 to elementary and middle schools from ING, Run for Something Better Grant, to establish a running program or expand an existing one.
March 22, 2011	-$450,000 from Department of Housing and Urban Development to encourage innovative homeownership opportunities. -$700,000 to $1.5 million over three years from Corporation for National Community Service to improve academic engagement and achievement.
March 15, 2011	-$30,000 to $500,000 from Department of Education, Improving Literacy Through School Libraries, to improve student reading skills and academic achievement. -$350,000 to $1 million from U. S. Department of Health and Human Services for the provision of individual matched savings accounts to low income families.
March 8, 2011	-Community grants from Wachovia Wells Fargo to build strong and vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life. -$125,000 per year for 5 years from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin., Drug Free Communities Support Program, to reduce substance use among youth.
March 1, 2011	-$15,000 from Allstate Foundation, Teen Safe Driving and Domestic Violence Grants, for safe teen driving initatives and domestic violence empowerment tools. -Up to $1.5 million from U.S. Department of Labor, Civic Justice Corps Grants, for projects focused on community service programs.
February 23, 2011	-$1,000 to $25,000 from Tony Hawk Foundation, Skateboard Parks in Low-Income Communities, for the construction of new, quality skateboard parks. -Technical Assistance from Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Nonprofit Tool Box, to strengthen organizational management, governance, and operations.
February 16, 2011	-Grant from TJX Foundation for Children and Families for communities served by TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods stores. -$12,000 from American Association of Community Colleges for enhancing or expanding existing degree, certificate, and not-for-credit programs.
February 9, 2011	-$15,000 to $25,000 from MetLife Foundation, Community Police Partnership Awards, for community groups and police. -$10,000 to $100,000 from Do Something, Youth Leadership and Activism, for exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders.
February 1, 2011	-$2,000 from Open Meadows Foundation,Grants Benefitting Women and Girls, for projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls. -$3,000 to $20,000 from Dollar General Literacy Foundation for Adult Literacy, Family Literacy, Summer Reading.
January 25, 2011	-$20,000 in Science Lab Equipment and Other Items, National Science Teachers Association/Shell Oil for NSTA/Shell Science Lab Challenge Program. -$10,000 from Lemelson Foundation/Massachusetts Institute of Technology, InveTeam Program, for high school students, teachers, and mentors.
January 18, 2011	-$1,000 to $10,000 from AmeriGroup Foundation, Community Grants, to fund health, education, and community projects targeting underserved women and children. -$3,000 Scholarship and $3,000 from Sodexo Foundation, STOP Hunger, for students who have performed volunteer service related to hunger.
January 12, 2011	-More than $55,500 in TechBridge consulting services, Microsoft software, and cash from TechBridge for innovative use of technology. -Awards grant from Action for Natur, International Young Eco-Hero, for environmental initiatives of young people. -$5,000 and Various Incentives from Siemens Foundation, We Can Change the World Challenge, to educate, empower, and engage students and teachers.
January 4, 2011	-$2,500 to $20,000 from National Endowment, Arts for The Big Read, to read and discuss a single book or the work of a poet. -$5,000 to $25,000 from Intel Foundation, Schools of Distinction Awards, for schools that develop a curricula that meet or exceed benchmarks.
June 30, 2009	-$500 from Quaker Oats to support community hunger relief efforts. -Open amounts from the Regal Foundation Stars of Hope grants to support local nonprofits helping those in need.
June 23, 2009	-Assistance from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service to train volunteers to assist underserved populations to prepare and file federal tax returns electronically. -Up to $50,000 from Major League Baseball to increase youth participation in baseball and softball.
June 9, 2009	-Up to $100,000 from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture for rural housing preservation. -$5,500 from Youth Service America for service learning.
June 2, 2009	-Up to $15,000 from the Presbyterian Church for programs addressing hunger. -Up to $4,000 from the Women's Division, United Methodist Church for prevention for violence and abuse among youth.
May 27, 2009	-Up to $10,000 from Saucony, Run for Good Program, for running and fitness programs to address childhood obesity. -$500,000 from the U. S. Dept. of Justice for Gang Prevention Youth Mentoring.
May 19, 2009	-Up to $50.000 from the Aetna Foundation to address obesity and health literacy. -Up to $15,000 from the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust to assist children with disabilities and the uninsured.
May 12, 2009	-Up to $5,000 from Dollar General for Youth Literacy and Back-to-School grants.
May 5, 2009	-Up to $5,000 from Georgia Family Connection Partnership for Regional Youth/Family Engagement grants. -Up to $3,000 from Target for arts, early reading, and family violence prevention.
April 22, 2009	-$10,000 to $75,000 from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for general operating support for nonprofits. -Up to $10,000 from State Farm for Project Ignition to address teen driver safety.
April 14, 2009	-$75,000 and up from Bright from the Start/Department of Early Care and Learning for family literacy and parenting programs. -Up to $10,000 from the Office Depot Foundation for organizations that make a positive impact on the quality of life.
April 7, 2009	-$50,000 and up from the U.S. Department of Justice for Assistance to Rural Law Enforcement to combat crime and drugs. -Undetermined amount from the U.S. Dept. of Justice Edward Byrne Competitive Grant Program to increase capacity of state and local law enforcement.
March 31, 2009	-Up to $325,000 annually from the Governor’s Office for Children and Families to establish community systems of care focused on prevention of child maltreatment, delinquency prevention, and youth development. -Up to $350,000 from the Georgia Department of Education for 21st Century Learning Centers (afterschool and summer programs).
March 24, 2009	-Up to $15,000 from Rosie’s for All Kids Foundation for grants to improve quality at child care centers. -Unspecified amounts from Burger King Have It Your Way Foundation to address hunger, chronic disease, and needs of children and youth.
March 17, 2009	-Up to $50,000 from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to assist nonprofits undertake “green” projects. -Up to $500,000 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for Community Development Stimulus Grants.
March 10, 2009	-Up to $2,500 from the Pediatric Foundation of Georgia for children’s health needs. -$1,000 to $3,000 from Target to support bringing arts to schools, prevention of family violence, and early childhood reading.
March 4, 2009	-$10,000 to $75,000 from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta for general operating support for Atlanta-area nonprofits. -$50,000 from the Georgia Health Foundation for health needs.
February 24, 2009	-Up to $100,000 from Avon for children and domestic violence prevention. -Up to $25,000 from Tommy Hilfiger Foundation for youth programs.
February 18, 2009	-Up to $10,000 from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation for literacy and education grants for children. -Up to $5,000 from the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for for yout greeting card competition.
February 10, 2009	-Up to $20,000 from Dollar General Literacy Foundation to nonprofits that provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance. -Up to $50,000 from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for grants for housing and services to the homeless and persons with AIDS.
February 3, 2009	-Up to $5,000 from Georgia Family Connection Partnership for Mini-Grants for youth and parent leadership development. -Up to $5,000 from Women Helping Others Foundation for education and literacy programs for low-income children.
January 27, 2009	-$2,000 from the Open Meadows Foundation for grants for women and girls. -$5,000 from Robert wood Johnson Foundation/Changemakers to develop "nudges" for making better health decisions.
January 21, 2009	-Up to $400,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice for Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Programs. -$125,000 per year for five years from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Drug-Free Communities Support Program.
January 13, 2009	-$15,000 from Ben and Jerry’s Foundation for Social Changes grants. -Cash, Materials, and Trips from the Siemens Foundation and others for “We Can Change the World” Competition for middle-school students.
January 6, 2009	-$2,300 in garden tools and equipment from Fiskars Garden Tools for community development and neighborhood gardening projects. -$50,000 to $125,000 from Home Depot Foundation to create strong partnerships, impact multiple communities, and leverage grant resources.

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