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Champ A Champion Fur Kids Grants

 
Program
web site		 http://www.buildabear.com/aboutus/community/grants
/default.aspx
Sponsor Build A Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation
Deadlines Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Purpose Grants for children’s health and wellness. Programs should provide direct support to children, such as child safety organizations or organizations that serve children with special needs.
  • Individual Project grants – These grants are generally for one-time purchases or to fulfill a short-term need, such as the purchase of materials or equipment.
  • Organization Program grants – These grants fund start-up or operational costs for ongoing programs. Examples include funds for research, health and wellness educational programs, or financial assistance for children and families in-need.
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    Eligibility
  • United States requestors must be a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, and “not a private foundation,” within the meaning of Code Sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2), or a state college or university within the meaning of Code Section 511(a)(2)(B) (a “Public Charity”). In addition, grant recipients must certify that you are not a supporting organization within the meaning of Code Section 509(a)(3).
  • Canadian requestors must be a registered Canadian charity.

    The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation strives to be geographically diverse in its giving within the United States and Canada. Priority is given to organizations located near Build-A-Bear Workshop stores.

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    Geographic
    coverage    		 Nationwide
    Amount of
    funding    		 Grants will be a one-time contribution and generally range from $1,000 USD to $10,000 USD, but the average grant is $1,500. Grant requests should be in line with an organization’s overall budget.
    Application
    process    		 The grant guidelines and the online application are available on the Program web site.

    Grants are reviewed several times during the year. The application deadlines for 2009 are at the end of April, July, and October, and January 31, 2010.

     

    For more information contact:
    Phone: 1-877-789-BEAR (2327).

    Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.