South Arts Literary Grant

Deadline: May 17, 2010 South Arts, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts, is offering writer fee support grants for literary presentations. These grants support literary arts presenting organizations for engagements by guest writers (fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry) from outside the presenter’s state. Colleges, universities and other school-based presenters are eligible to apply… Read More South Arts Literary Grant

ALA Diversity Research Grant

The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Diversity and the Diversity Research Grants Advisory Committee seek proposals for the Diversity Research Grant program.  Applicants must be current ALA members and 2010 proposals must address one of three identified topics: Upward mobility of Library Leaders from Underrepresented Populations Information Services and Collections for Diverse Children and… Read More ALA Diversity Research Grant

GRANT: Create Healthy Communities

Libraries aren’t just about books!! We provide all kinds of information to the communities we serve. And sometimes, we get a little help! More money for less weight!  The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is offering Communities Creating Healthy Environments grants aimed at reducing childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and safe places to play in communities… Read More GRANT: Create Healthy Communities

Catch a Grant!

Superstar quarterback Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Colts has acharitable foundation that supports youth programs. The PeyBack Foundation provides grants to youth organizations that develop life skills and social skills while providing physical activity and opportunities for community involvement. Grant range:  $1,500 – $10,000.     Deadline: February 1, 2010. More info: http://www.peytonmanning.com

Home Depot Grant

Very few grants can be used for brick and mortar projects. This one from Home Depot can be. The Home Depot’s Building Healthy Communities Grant Program awards grants of up to $2,500 to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and tax-exempt public service agencies in the United States that are using the power of volunteers to… Read More Home Depot Grant