Children funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Children The program supports research on environmental and policy strategies to promote healthy eating among children to prevent childhood obesity, especially among low-income and racial/ethnic populations at highest risk for obesity. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1784 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:26:12 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1784 Assistance grants for children for medical services not fully covered by health insurance. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1457 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:37:53 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1457 Grants to benefit the children of America. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Inc. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1549 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:26:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1549 A statewide grantmaking initiative to improve the health of Minnesota's children through a focus on social and environmental determinants of health. Geographic coverage: Minnesota -- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1349 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:46:28 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1349 Funding to organizations that assist children who have been exposed to domestic violence. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Avon Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1475 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:52:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1475 Grants to support literacy in grades K - 12 through school libraries. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=448 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:30:42 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=448 Supports local non-profit organizations with product donations and funding. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=772 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:43:14 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=772 This program provides funding focused on reducing disparities in health care among racial and ethnic populations in eligible geographic areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Aetna Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=777 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:58:39 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=777 Capital campaigns, start up grants, and funding for special projects. Focuses only on areas where company has operations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Kroger Company Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=259 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:24:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=259 Funding to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to help children in low-income areas get the nutrition they need during the summer months. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Agriculture http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=458 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:57:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=458 The Foundation's major commitment is fighting child hunger and to improve the quality of life in communities where ConAgra Foods employees work and live. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- ConAgra Foods http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=257 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 11:57:27 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=257 Donates new, quality, hardcover children's books for small, rural public libraries in the United States. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Libri Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=149 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:09:11 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=149 Funding to grassroots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Women Helping Others http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=109 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 14:04:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=109 Funding to create and promote stability and resiliency for children who have been exposed to domestic violence. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Weyerhaeuser Family Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=770 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:13:32 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=770 Active Living Research is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that supports research to identify promising policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity, decreasing sedentary behaviors and preventing obesity. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=678 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:52:22 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=678 Funding for research to inform policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity among children and adolescents, decreasing their sedentary behaviors and preventing obesity. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2305 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:40:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2305 Grants for childrens health and wellness. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Build A Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1827 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:41:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1827 Provides grants for health, human services, the arts, and the environment. Geographic coverage: Missouri, Kansas, and western Illinois -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=982 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:42:49 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=982 Support for water stewardship, healthy active lifestyles, community recycling, and education. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Coca-Cola Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=860 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:23:47 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=860 Provides funding to improve access to quality health care for underserved populations in rural and urban areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=863 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:58:40 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=863 Grants to address health care workforce, innovative health care solutions, and health care to vulnerable populations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=832 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:51:41 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=832 Core giving areas are emergency and disaster relief, pedestrian and child safety, education, and health and human services. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- FedEx http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=904 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:05:56 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=904 Grants to support children with disabilities and healthcare for the uninsured. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- CVS Caremark http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1659 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:06:32 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1659 Grants to organizations supporting the needs of children and senior citizens. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1325 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:28:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1325 Targeted grants in five areas: Health of Women, Children & Families, Obesity Awareness & Prevention, Patient/Doctor Communications & Health Literacy, Disparities in Health Care, and Connection Between a Healthy Mind & Body. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- CIGNA Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2127 Wed, 20 May 2009 12:46:03 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2127 Grants to young people across the US and Canada with a project idea around the themes of disaster preparedness and emergency response. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Do Something http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2056 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:07:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2056 Funding for safety, security and well-being of children and families, education and health programs, community service opportunities, and hunger and disaster relief. Geographic coverage: Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Maine, Delaware, Maryland, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia and New Hampshire. -- BJs Charitable Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1874 Mon, 11 May 2009 16:28:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1874