From MEE Productions Federal and Private Grant Opportunities

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSETS FOR INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (AFI)Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations; state, local or tribal government agencies applying jointly with a nonprofit; community development financial institutions that partner with a community-based anti-poverty group; low income credit unions that partner with a community-based anti-poverty group; consortia of organizations and agencies that target multiple service areas.Amount: Up to $1,000,000 for five-year awards. The average AFI project grant is approximately $350,000 for the five-year grant period. Applicants must secure non-federal funds in an amount equal to or greater than their AFI project grant.Purpose of Grant: To help low-income people move toward greater self-sufficiency by accumulating savings and purchasing long-term assets.Contact: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/afi/assets.html
Deadline: Applicants may submit application materials at any time throughout the year. OCS will review and fund new grants in three cycles annually in calendar year 2010. The winter cycle deadline has passed. The remaining application receipt dates are as follows: spring cycle is March 25, 2010, and summer cycle is June 25, 2010. Applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the receipt dates.

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SECOND CHANGE MENTORING GRANTSGrants of up to $300,000 will be awarded under the FY 2010 Second Chance Act Mentoring Grants to Nonprofit Organizations, administered by the federal Bureau of Justice Assistance. Go to Bureau of Justice Assistance Website.

Contact: Call 1-877-464-2066 for additional information.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++THE LAWRENCE FOUNDATIONThe Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation focused on making grants to support environmental, education, human services and other causes. Eligibility: Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and public schools and libraries. The foundation has no geographic restrictions.Amount: Varies.Purpose of Grant: To support environmental, educational, human service and other causes.Contact: http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org/grants/index.php
Deadline: April 30, 2010
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HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILD RESPONSIBLY Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations; projects must have been completed and placed in service between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009; at least five units must have been sold to families earning 80 percent or less of area median income. See the Web site for additional eligibility standards. Amount: Up to $75,000. Purpose of Grant: To identify, recognize and showcase the outstanding and innovative work of nonprofit organizations in the area of design and management of affordable housing. Contact: http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/grants.html
Deadline: March 31, 2010

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ING AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR SPORT AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: RUN FOR SOMETHING BETTEREligibility: Programs that target grades 4-8 in public elementary or middle schools. Amount: Up to $2,000.Purpose of Grant: To empower school-age children nationwide with the means to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a school-based running program.Contact: http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/grants/ING/index.cfm
Deadline: April 15, 2010, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

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ENERGY ALERT ALLIANCEEnergy Efficient Lighting Grants Eligibility: Educational institutions (private and public), churches, charitable organizations, community groups, and all other qualifying nonprofit organizations nationwide.Amount: Cash grants towards the purchase of fixtures and lamps; the program includes free professional design and consulting services, reduction of installation costs through the ALERT electrical contractor network, and possible additional grants directly from Energy ALERT Alliance member firms.Purpose of Grant: To provide qualifying nonprofit organizations with thousands of dollars in cash allowances and services for the purpose of installing new energy efficient lighting systems.Contact: http://www.energyALERTalliance.com/grants.php
Deadline: March 31, 2010

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ AMERICAN HONDA FOUNDATION GRANTS FOR YOUTH EDUCATION AND SCIENCE EDUCATION Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations classified as a 501(c)(3); a public school district; a private or public elementary or secondary school as listed by the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Amount: $20,000-$60,000. Purpose of Grant: To help meet the needs of American society in the areas of youth and scientific education. Contact: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Deadline: May 1, 2010