Schools 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=Schools Grants to improve the distribution, diversity, and quality of health personnel in the health services delivery system by encouraging the regional organization of health professions schools. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2347 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:19:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2347 Funding to improve the distribution, diversity, and quality of health personnel in the health services delivery system by encouraging the regional organization of health professions schools. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2346 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:19:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2346 Funding to local nonprofit organizations in four main areas of focus: Education, Workforce Development / Economic Opportunity, Health & Wellness and Environmental Sustainability. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wal-Mart Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2123 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:53:28 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2123 The Wal-Mart Foundation will award grants at the state and regional level to support unmet needs that are not directly addressed by any of their current programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wal-Mart Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1991 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:15:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1991 Funding to support the replication of a particularly innovative local or regional initiative at other sites around the country. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wal-Mart Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2122 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:23:53 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2122 Grants to Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan organizations with programs in the areas of education, social services, physical and mental health, neighborhood and urban affairs, natural resources and the arts. Geographic coverage: Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1684 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:25:30 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1684 Funding to assist schools in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program. Geographic coverage: 35 states where Dollar General stores are located. -- Dollar General Literacy Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1888 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:20:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1888 Funding to schools and local nonprofit organizations to help with the implementation or expansion of literacy programs for new readers, below grade level readers and readers with learning disabilities. Geographic coverage: 35 states where Dollar General stores are located. -- Dollar General Literacy Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1795 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:16:45 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1795 Grants to continue to support comprehensive primary and preventive health care service delivery to areas where the existing section 330 grantee's continuation application was not approved. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- Bureau of Primary Health Care http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1968 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:47:54 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1968 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 Technology Grants for Rural Schools program was created to help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=932 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:44:35 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=932 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 Available to rural classroom teachers who focus on rural classroom projects that feature an investigation of the science of energy or electricity. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Electric Cooperative Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=425 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:32:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=425 Grants to provide nonprofit organizations with funding to support technology training programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Microsoft Community Affairs http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=285 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:27:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=285 Funding to construct, enlarge, or improve essential community facilities for health care, public safety, and public services in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Rural Development http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=91 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:44:31 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=91 Grants that support projects in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- RGK Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=51 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:37:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=51 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: Texas -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1058 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:57:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1058 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: New Mexico -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1057 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:56:57 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1057 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: Arizona -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1056 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:56:03 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1056 Wells Fargo makes grants in three primary areas: Human Services, Education and Community Development. Geographic coverage: California -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1055 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:54:48 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1055 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 Grants which are used to support the funding of specific capital projects in the areas of arts and culture, education, and health and welfare. Geographic coverage: Indiana -- SIA Foundation Inc. http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1117 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:16:35 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1117 IFF is a nonprofit community development lender providing affordable, flexible and accessible loans to nonprofits serving low-income or special-needs populations. Geographic coverage: Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Wisconsin -- IFF http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1007 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:11:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1007 Formula grants to State educational agencies (SEAs), which in turn award subgrants to eligible LEAs either competitively or on a formula basis. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1163 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:18:02 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1163 Funds for the purchase for permanent shade structures to non-profit organizations in need of shade for outdoor locations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Academy of Dermatology http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1200 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:11:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1200 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 reform and improve elementary and secondary school programs that serve Indian students. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1550 Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:05:18 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1550 Grants to organizations that help children read, provide nutritious after-school meals, offer life-changing surgeries, or help prevent life-threatening disease. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Ronald McDonald House Charities http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1348 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:25:18 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1348 Grants to support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Education Association http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1682 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:45:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1682 Provides cash assistance to States to operate nonprofit breakfast programs in schools and residential childcare institutions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1546 Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:55:14 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1546