The Savvy Sister On New Funding Opportunities
Nexus Research Group
Non-Profit Capacity Corner
Volume 21: October 2012
The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant
The American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation’s Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant supports recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Applicants may apply for $500 to $1,500. Applications are due December 1, 2012. For more information visit, http://www.aahperd.org/aapar/
Finish Line Youth Foundation
These grants are awarded to qualifying organizations that have an emergency need that would somehow be keeping the organization from providing current services. Examples include natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances that require special funding to help build or develop facilities or address equipment needs. Applications are due December 31, 2012. For more information visit, http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/guidelines.jsp
Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
The Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program provides funding for eligible applicants for projects that address local environmental and public health issues within an affected community. The EJSG Program is designed to help communities understand and address exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. The award ceiling is $30,000. Applications due January 7, 2013. For more information visit, http://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/grants/ej-smgrants.html