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Share Our Strength: No Kid Hungry Grant

Share Our Strength is on a mission to end hunger and poverty through programs like No Kid Hungry. They are the only national campaign dedicated to ending hunger for the millions of American children living with it today.

Interested applicants can submit an Inquiry Form at any time. The average grant is $5,000 – $15,000, but funding varies by state and program area.

Eligibility

This grant is open to school districts and community organizations serving children through federal feeding programs.

Allowable Expenses

No Kid Hungry tries to provide as much flexibility as possible to allow their grantees to best address the issue of childhood hunger. However, grant funds are rarely used to purchase food because it’s provided through federal feeding programs. Grant funds are typically used to purchase equipment such as:

  • Refrigerators
  • Coolers
  • Carts
  • Vehicles
  • Packaging

Funding Priorities

No Kid Hungry recognizes that race is a major factor is childhood hunger. To address this and other inequities, they prioritize:

  • Applicants serving communities with 50% or more of the population identifying as BIPOC
  • Communities where at least 60% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch
  • Communities experiencing economic hardship
  • Communities where members experience intersecting social and environmental inequities. 
  • Community organizations where 50% or more of the board and senior leadership identify as BIPOC

Teshinsky Family Foundation: Manufacturing Workforce Training Grant

The Teshinsky Family Foundation‘s Manufacturing Workforce Training Grant supports programs that provide training and employment assistance in the manufacturing fields. Organizations may apply for a Program Grant or Equipment and Capital Grant.

Inquiry forms are due by July 26, 2024. If invited, full applications for $25,000 – $100,000 will be due September 30, 2024. Virtual or in-person site visits for finalists will take place in October and November.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations serving participants 18 or older.

For profit businesses, institutions of higher education, and labor, alumni, or fraternal groups are not eligible.

Grant Types 

  • Program Grants – Covers direct instruction and program costs
  • Equipment and Capital Grants – Covers new, updated equipment and updated or enhanced facilities

Program Requirements

Eligible programs must provide all elements.

Training

Training should be at no cost to participants; stipends for program attendance are preferred. It should include professional skills required to achieve and maintain long-term employment in addition to hands-on skill such as:

  • Additive manufacturing
  • Blueprint reading
  • CAD/CAM/other design software
  • Industrial maintenance
  • Robotics

Employer Relations & Jobs Pipeline

Programs should have relationships with area manufacturing employers that serve as a pipeline to employment for program graduates. They should also provide training relevant to entry level positions with these employers. Direct involvement of employers in curriculum development is preferred.

Case Management Services

Participants should receive support and resources to help them succeed in their chosen path. Intensive career counseling should be provided along with career retention support.

Brookdale National Group Respite Program

The Brookdale National Group Respite Program provides seed grants to establish or expand programs for people with dementia, their families, and caregivers. Specialized programs for people with EML are also eligible.

Grants are $20,000 for one year with the potential for an additional $10,000 in year two. Grantees also receive technical support and assistance. There is a 1:1 required match of cash or in-kind donations. Applications are due by July 25, 2024 and should be submitted to rfp@brookdalefoundation.org.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.

Requirements

All programs must meet the following requirements.

  • Provide a minimum of one 4 hour day program session per week
  • Provide at least one paid staff member to supervise participants
  • Train all staff and volunteers on working with dementia patients in this setting
  • Provide liability insurance to cover on-site injuries
  • Additional required services: Caregiver support groups, Caregiver education and training, and Information and referral to medical and social services. These may be provided in person or virtually, by the applicant or in cooperation with another agency.

When circumstances, such as a COVID outbreak, require, sessions may be held virtually.

Funding Limitations

Grant funds may not be used for:

  • Indirect costs
  • General operating support
  • In-home or overnight respite programs
  • Construction or capital improvements

Allen Foundation, Inc.

The Allen Foundation supports projects anywhere in the world focused on nutrition, including research, education, and training. Applications are due annually by January 15th and July 15th at midnight ET.

Preference may be given to submissions that include matching funds, either in cash or as in-kind donations.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or organizations that have their country’s equivalent and can provide documentation. Under certain circumstances, applications will also be considered from:

  • Hospitals and medical clinics
  • Social, religious, fraternal, or community organizations
  • Private foundations
  • K-12 public, parochial, or private schools

Focus Areas

The Foundation is particularly interested in projects that advance:

  • Inclusion of mandatory nutrition programs in medical schools
  • Development of nutrigenomics or nutritional genomics
  • Socially responsive and environmentally and economically sustainable food and agricultural systems

Funding Limitations

Grant funds may not be used for conferences, seminars, discussion panels, and other similar events.

Target Foundation National Programs

The Target Foundation awards grants at the Local, National, and Global levels to organizations that align with their vision of giving all families and communities the resources to find their own joy.

National grants are available to organizations anywhere in the United States or its protectorates. Applications are by invitation only, but groups who believe that their work fits with the Foundation’s mission are encouraged to submit an Information Form at any time.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations
  • Accredited schools
  • Public agencies

Priority is given to organizations addressing the systemic barriers faced by BIPOC individuals.

Focus Areas

  • The changing nature of work – Providing low-income individuals with the resources and opportunities to succeed
  • Financial resilience and inclusion – Helping low-income workers and families achieve financial stability and a sense of control over their financial lives

The Workers Lab Innovation Fund

The Innovation Fund is a five month virtual fellowship sponsored by The Workers Lab. Participants engage in 12-15 hours of coaching and training per month for which they receive a stipend.

Applications are due by July 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT for a fellowship from October 2024 – March 2025. Three final winners will be announced in April 2025; they will receive up to $200,000 and a full year mentorship.

Eligibility

This fellowship is open to individuals and organizations in the United States with a valid United States Tax ID or social security number. This includes:

  • For profit companies
  • Social enterprises
  • Cooperatives
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Unions and government-aligned entities
  • Individual entrepreneurs

Topic Areas

The Innovation Fund is focused on two topic areas for 2024.

Climate Justice is Workers’ Justice

Projects under this topic should concentrate on addressing climate change and/or environmental justice while also attending to workers’ rights. These project should:

  • Bolster the transition to a green economy through high quality work
  • Modernize industries on the frontlines of climate change
  • Address the needs of workers most impacted by climate change

Worker-Centered Gen AI Solutions

Projects under this topic should apply artificial intelligence to improve working conditions and create new opportunities for workers. These projects should:

  • Empower workers
  • Make economic stability more equitable
  • Promote worker health and safety

Allowable Expenses

Grant funding is fairly flexible so long as funds are going toward the proposed project. Up to 15% of grant funds may be used for indirect costs.

Glass Recycling Foundation

The Glass Recycling Foundation supports projects that divert glass from landfills and recycle it into its highest and best use. Grants are available for Demonstration Projects and Education Projects.

Applications for up to $30,000 are due by July 10, 2024 at 5:00 PM CT. Preference will be given to projects with at least 25% in matching funds and those that require grant funding for 50% or less of their expenses.

Eligibility

This grant is open to:

  • Nonprofit entities 
  • Municipal, county, city, and state governments 
  • Public waste management districts 
  • Publicly owned/operated materials recovery facilities or service providers

Project Types

Demonstration

Demonstration projects fill gaps in the recycling supply chain and strengthen glass end markets. Potential projects include:

  • Equipment for cleaning glass
  • Collection containers
  • Establishing collection and storage infrastructure
  • Hauling systems

Education

Education projects inform the public about the benefits of glass recycling. Potential projects include:

  • Trainings on more effective glass collection
  • Signage for residential dropoff sites
  • Public education campaign
  • Literature on best management practices

Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation

The Robert & Toni Bader Charitable Foundation was founded in 2010 to support U.S. organizations furthering the Jewish ideals of creating a better world through Science, Education, and the Arts.

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a regular basis until September 30 of each year. There are no minimum or maximum amounts. Awards are based on available funds, number of applications received, and the merits of the project.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

The Foundation is interested in funding new projects and programs or ones that require support to become sustainable.

Funding Limitations

Grant funds should be spent on project specific costs.

Grant funds may not be spent on general operating expenses, including:

  • Salaries
  • Benefits
  • Transportation and travel
  • Rent
  • Taxes

Evaluation

The Committee will make recommendations to the Board after considering:

  • Purpose of the request
  • How the request fits with the applicant organization’s mission
  • Applicant’s experience with this type of program
  • Projected budget in comparison to overall financials
  • Goals and expectations for the project

Hikma Health Care Innovation Grant

The Hikma Health Care Innovation Grant provides funding for nonprofit clinics around the world to implement the Hikma Health electronic health record system.

Applications for up to $15,000 are accepted on a continual basis.

Eligibility

This grant is open to nonprofit organizations that:

  • Are officially registered in at least one country
  • Serve at least 1,000 patients annually
  • Provide direct healthcare services for no or subsidized fee to vulnerable populations
  • Can designate separate individuals to serve in three roles – Administrative Lead, Clinical Lead, and Technical Lead

Applicants may operate fixed location or mobile clinics.

Allowable Expenses

Grant funds may be used for relevant expenses such as:

  • Internet service
  • Cloud storage
  • Hardware, including computers and tablets
  • Training, including transportation
  • New personnel

Application Submission

Completed applications, including attachments, should be sent as a PDF file to sarah@hikmahealth.org.

The Doyle Foundation, Inc.

The Doyle Foundation, Inc. awards grants to resourceful communities in keeping with Frank and Gertrude Doyle’s vision of a better world for all people.

Applications for the 2024 grant cycle are due by July 1st. No minimum or maximum award amount is specified.

Eligibility

This grant is open to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in the United States.

The Foundation does not have defined focus areas in which they invest. Past grantees have included:

  • Animal rescues
  • Children’s hospitals
  • Food pantries
  • Schools
  • Scouting organizations
  • Veterans organizations

Application Requirements

All applications must include:

  • IRS determination letter
  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Organizational bylaws
  • Most recent annual financial report
  • Most recent form 990
  • Minutes of the meeting at which it was decided to pursue this grant
  • An explanation of the organization’s qualifications to carry out the proposed project
  • List of other entities being approached for funding