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The William Robert Baird Charitable Trust was formed in August 1979 and is located in Meridian, Mississippi. In their most recent report year, ending March 1, 2008, the foundation reported assets of $1,367,163 and paid $214,510 in contributions. Grants awarded in 2007 ranged from $2,575 - $39,528. Applications for funding are accepted and year round from organizations in Louisiana and Mississippi that served the economically disadvantaged, including children and youth. Applications should be sent to William Robert Baird Charitable Trust, c/o Citizens National Bank, P.O. Box 911, 512 22nd Avenue, Meridain, MS 39302. For inquiries contact Evelyn A. Ezelle, V.P. and Trust Officer at sturbyfl@ecitizensnationalbank.com or (601) 484-5343. Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 5/5/09)
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The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is accepting applications for their 2010 National Grant competition. The program is designed to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. Eligible organizations include nonprofit or public entities that: 1) have been in existence for two or more years; 2) maintain fiscal accountability; 3) operate an instructional literacy program that includes: a) literacy for adults, b) parent education, and/or c) literacy instruction for children in Pre/K to grade 3. A total of approximately $650,000 will be awarded; no grant request should exceed $65,000. Deadline: September 14, 2009 (Posted 7/8/09)
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The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. The program is designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball and softball programs. Projects must meet the following criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; are able to match funds for programs; provide programs for children between the ages of 10 and 16; support existing programs that have demonstrated success in providing a quality youth baseball/softball experience; and address opportunities for minorities and women. Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball programs are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Selected applicants are then invited to submit a full application. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 6/29/09)
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The Calypso School First Foundation (SCFF) will provide a school-wide wireless microphone sound-field reinforcement system to three schools in the 2009-10 school year. The grant awards will be announced at the 2009 NECC/ISTE conference in Washington D.C. from June 28 - July 1, 2009. K-12 public, non-profit and private schools are eligible to apply. Each grant award includes a wireless microphone sound system equipment and installation for up to 35 classrooms valued at $37,150. Note: Click the link below for directions and district information required to complete the Be Heard School Grant application is available at the EBR Grants Website. Click on Search for Grants and locate the Be Heard School Grant page, then click on the link to download the directions. Deadline: June 5, 2009 (Posted 5/2/09)
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The Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation was granted charitable status in 1960. The Foundation awards grant to qualified nonprofit organizations, mostly in the Shreveport-Bossier City region of northwest Louisiana. However, the Foundation may also fund requests from other areas, especially those with the potential to be replicated in the Shreveport area if proven effective. Funding interests include education, health care, social services, the arts and community development. In their most recent reporting year ending December 2007, the Foundation had assets totaling $11,408,738. There total giving in 2007 was $442,000. Note: In 2005 and 2006, the Beaird Foundation awarded grants to E.B. Williams Stone Hill Elementary Lab School for $2,500 and $11,660. Inquiries should be directed to Jim Montgomery, Executive Director (318) 221-2823 or email beairdfdn@yahoo.com Charles T. Beaird Foundation, 330 Marshall Street, Suite 112 Shreveport, LA 71101. Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Deadlines:February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 (Updated 6/23/09)
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The Carolyn W. and Charles T. Beaird Family Foundation was granted charitable status in 1960. The Foundation awards grant to qualified nonprofit organizations, mostly in the Shreveport-Bossier City region of northwest Louisiana. However, the Foundation may also fund requests from other areas, especially those with the potential to be replicated in the Shreveport area if proven effective. Funding interests include education, health care, social services, the arts and community development. In their most recent reporting year ending December 2007, the Foundation had assets totaling $11,408,738. There total giving in 2007 was $42,000. Note: In 2005 and 2006, the Beaird Foundation awarded grants to E.B. Williams Stone Hill Elementary Lab School for $2,500 and $11,660. Inquiries should be directed to Jim Montgomery, Executive Director (318) 221-2823 or email beairdfdn@yahoo.com Charles T. Beaird Foundation, 330 Marshall Street, Suite 112 Shreveport, LA 71101. Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 (Posted 5/4/09)
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The Biedenham Foundation was granted charitable status in March 1996 and is located in Bossier City, LA. The purpose of the foundation is to support animal welfare, the environment, and social and human services. The foundation has provided funding for projects focused on: animal welfare, health, higher education, environment, social and human services, arts and culture, performing arts, residential care, and hospices. In 2007, the foundation awarded 25 Education grants totaling $268,000. The grants ranged from $60,000 to $5,000, with an average award of $10,720. Past recipients included Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and Benton High School ($5,000 and $8,000) in Benton, LA Contact information: Biedenharn Foundation, 129 Carondelet Court, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111-5479. Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Telephone: (318) 742-5082 Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 3/22/09)
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The Biedenham Foundation was granted charitable status in March 1996 and is located in Bossier City, LA. The purpose of the foundation is to support animal welfare, the environment, and social and human services. The foundation has provided funding for projects focused on: animal welfare, health, higher education, environment, social and human services, arts and culture, performing arts, residential care, and hospices. In 2007, the foundation awarded 25 Education grants totaling $268,000. The grants ranged from $60,000 to $5,000, with an average award of $10,720. Past recipients included Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and Benton High School ($5,000 and $8,000) in Benton, LA Contact information: Biedenharn Foundation, 129 Carondelet Court, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111-5479. Telephone: (318) 742-5082 Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 3/22/09)
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The Bollinger Family Foundation was granted charitable status in June 1998 and is located in Lockport, Louisiana. The Foundation provides grants nationally. In 2005, the foundation’s total giving was $157,000 with 10 grants funded for Education projects. Education grant awards ranged from $25,000 to $5,000. Past recipients included Central Lafourche High School in Raceland, LA; Vanderbilt Catholic High School in Houma, LA; and Maplebrook School in Amenia, NY. Applications should be sent to: Bollinger Family foundation, P.O. Box 250, Lockport, LA 70374-0250 Contact: Alfred Delaune (985) 532-2554 Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 10/31/08)
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The NEA Foundation will make fifty $1,000 awards to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. U.S. public Pre/K-12th grade school librarians, teachers, or education support professionals who are currently employed in a school where at least 70% of the students are eligible for free or reduced lunch are eligible to apply. Deadline: November 20 (Updated 10/5/09)
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Each year the Bowling Foundation awards 15 Bowling Ed In-School Bowling Grants to schools and organizations. The purpose of the grant program is to teach students, particularly those less fortunate, underprivileged or in need, the sport of bowling by providing instructional materials and equipment. The equipment awards, valued at approximately $1,200, consist of mobile bowling kits that include a carpet bowling lane, rubberized bowling balls and pins, and instructional DVDs that assist coaches and teachers to introduce and instruct the game of bowling. Public or private educational institutions serving students in grades K-8 or 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth in grades K-8 are eligible to apply. Recipients will be notified by the week of June 30th. Deadline: June 15, 2009
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The Braitmayer Foundation provides funding for K-12 education throughout the United States. The Foundation is particularly interested in the areas of: 1) curricular and school reform initiatives and 2) preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. The Foundation funds seed grants, challenge grants, or matching grants. Normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, after-school programs, or equipment including hardware, software, and books. Grants for up to $35,000 are due to the Foundation by June 30. Grants for up to $10,000 are due by November 15 or June 1. (Updated 9/17/09)
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The Braitmayer Foundation provides funding for K-12 education throughout the United States. The Foundation is particularly interested in the areas of: 1) curricular and school reform initiatives and 2) preparation of and professional development opportunities for teachers, particularly those which encourage people of high ability and diverse background to enter and remain in K-12 teaching. The Foundation funds seed grants, challenge grants, or matching grants. Normally the Foundation does not make grants for childcare, pre-kindergarten, after-school programs, or equipment including hardware, software, and books. Grants for up to $35,000 are due to the Foundation by June 30. Grants for up to $10,000 are due by November 15 or June 1. (Updated 9/17/09)
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The Ronnie and Gwen Foundation was established in February 2004 and is located in Abita Springs, Louisiana. In their most recent reporting year ending December 2007, the Foundation reported total assets of $1,038,437 (Fair Market Value) and total giving of $77,750. According to the 2007 reporting statement, the foundation accepts unsolicited requests for funding and there are no submission deadlines or restrictions. Based on a multi-year analysis of granting activity, the foundation supports projects focused on education, health, and religion. Past awarded grants for education projects ranged from $500 to $32,000. However, most grant awards were from $1,000 to $5,000. Oral or written requests should be submitted to: Mr. Ronald P. Briggs, 140 St. Charles Court, Abita Springs, LA 70420 Telephone: (985) 875-0332 Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application to this foundation. Deadline: Ongoing
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The Ronnie and Gwen Briggs Foundation was established in February 2004 and is located in Abita Springs, Louisiana. In their most recent reporting year ending December 2007, the Foundation reported total assets of $1,038,437 (Fair Market Value) and total giving of $77,750. According to the 2007 reporting statement, the foundation accepts unsolicited requests for funding and there are no submission deadlines or restrictions. Based on a multi-year analysis of granting activity, the foundation supports projects focused on education, health, and religion. Past awarded grants for education projects ranged from $500 to $32,000. However, most grant awards were from $1,000 to $5,000. Oral or written requests should be submitted to: Mr. Ronald P. Briggs, 140 St. Charles Court, Abita Springs, LA 70420 Telephone: (985) 875-0332 Note: Be sure to obtain an approved Grant Summary Sheet from the EBR Grants Office before submitting an application to this foundation. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 7/14/09)
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The Donald J. Broussard Charitable Foundation was formed in 2006 in Baton Rouge, LA. According to the most recent tax return ending December 2007, the Foundation reported assets of $454,316. In 2007, the Foundation awarded a total of $105,085 in grants which ranged from $100 - $35,000. The 2007 return also indicates that there are no submission deadlines and no restrictions or limitations on the awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, etc. Applications should be submitted to Donald J. Broussard, 17820 W. Augusta Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Deadline: Ongoing
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The Broyhill Family Foundation was founded in August 1949 in Lenoir, North Carolina. The Foundation’s purpose is to support arts and culture, civic and community development, religion, higher education, free enterprise, health, the economically disadvantaged, children and youth, and recreation. Past education grants were awarded in several states with the majority in North and South Carolina. Grant awards ranged from $200,000 to $4,600. Contact the EBR Grants office at 226-7665 for a detailed list of grant recipients, award amounts and project descriptions. Note: This Foundation does not have a website or confirmed deadline dates. Contact the Foundation directly for more information: Broyhill Family Foundation, P.O. Box 500 Golfview Park, Lenoir, North Carolina 28654-0472 Telephone: (828) 758-6100 (Posted 1/30/09)
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The Bryan Foundation supports projects primarily in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that target Christian agencies and churches, elementary/secondary education, and human services. According to the most recent tax report ending December 2007, the Foundation reported $1,030,768 in total assets and awarded $36,150 in grants. Previous grants ranged from $150 to $16,650. The 2007 return also indicates that there are no submission deadlines and no restrictions or limitations on the awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, etc. Applications should be submitted to The Bryan Foundation, 2020 Rue Provence, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Contact: Redfield E. Bryan, Jr., President (225) 923-2701. Deadline: Ongoing
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The Bubel Aiken Foundation supports programs that focus on the inclusion of children with special needs. Grants in the amounts of $1,000 through $20,000 are awarded through the Foundation’s four grant initiatives: Let’s All Play – Inclusion in Recreational Programs, Inclusive Recreational and Learning Experiences Promoting Awareness, Education, and Health; Finanacial Assistance for Child Participation in Approved Inclusive Programs; and Continuing Education Programs/Symposia aimed at the Development of Best Practices Protocols and Strategies. K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Online inquiries are accepted from March 31-July 31. (Posted 10/24/08)
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Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine have partnered to create an outdoor classroom grant program to provide schools with additional resources to improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. All U.S. Public K-12 schools and school districts are eligible to apply. This year, 100 individual schools will receive awards up to $2,000. In addition, grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Grants will be awarded on a quarterly basis. Deadline: Ongoing (Updated 7/25/07)
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The Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation is committed to improving communities and impacting lives through unique philanthropic programs that help children and families, animals and the environment. K-12th grade public schools that are registered with the National Center for Educational Statistics (NCES) are eligible to apply for grants from $1,000 to $10,000. The Foundation reviews grant applications on a rolling basis. Deadline: Ongoing (Posted 2/16/09)
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Burger King Corporation is committed to helping the communities where its employees live and work. The corporation makes contributions to organizations engaged in youth education and/or other types of community actions or services where Burger King Restaurants have a major presence. Contribution requests should describe the organization to be funded and expected outcomes and program milestones. Proposals are accepted year-round and must be submitted in writing to: Burger King Corporation, Attention: Corporate Contributions, 5505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Miami, FL 33126. Deadline: Ongoing
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