Grant Opportunities

I haven't posted any grants for a while. Here are a couple that should be of interst.



Keep America Beautiful, Inc.

Organization: The Graffiti Hurts® National Grant Program

Eligibility: Government Agencies

Value: $2000

Deadline: June 5, 2008




The Graffiti Hurts® National Grant Program aims to help communities kick-start or add to a local graffiti prevention program. Grant funds may also be used for a one-time project that has the potential to help reduce graffiti in the community.
Grants of $2,000 will be offered in three categories - community under 100,000 population, community between 100,000 and 300,000 population and community over 300,000 population. The funds must be used for projects that begin by Fall 2008 and are completed no later than December 31, 2009.
Proposed projects can address graffiti prevention and education, rapid removal, or help to enforce local anti-graffiti laws.



Contact: http://www.graffitihurts.org/grant_program/2008/grant-application.pdf



Verizon Foundation Education Grants

Organization: Verizon Foundation

Eligibility: Government Agencies
Value: $5,000-$10,000
Deadline: November 01, 2008

Proposals will also be considered from elementary and secondary schools (public and private) that are registered with the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Specifically, we help people to:
Increase their literacy and educational achievement
Avoid being an abuser or a victim of domestic violence
Achieve and sustain their health and safety


Contact: http://foundation.verizon.com/grant/guidelines.shtml