Welcome to Grant Warehouse

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There are three primary sources of grants that can be found on grantwarehouse.com:  These include: 
1. Public Foundations (Charity): A public foundation, also known as a public charity, is a type of non-profit organization that receives broad public support and is dedicated to charitable purposes. Unlike private foundations, which typically have a single funding source, public foundations rely on diverse revenue streams, including donations from individuals, corporations, government entities, and other foundations. They are distinguished by their active fundraising efforts and broad public involvement in their activities.  
 
2. Private Foundations: A private foundation is a type of charitable organization in the United States that is generally established and funded by a single individual, family, or corporation, rather than receiving broad public support. This distinguishes them from public charities, which typically have a wider base of financial backing and public engagement.  
 
3. Corporate Foundations: A corporate foundation is a philanthropic organization established and funded by a corporation to manage its charitable giving. It's a separate legal entity from the corporation but closely aligned with its philanthropic goals and operated by a board of directors often including company executives. These foundations channel corporate funds to support nonprofits, community organizations, and other charitable causes. 
 
Occasionally, a federal grant might be posted just as a “heads up” to subscribers. We normally do not include federal grant opportunities, simply because all federal grants are available, at no cost to you at grants.gov. However, we understand that not everyone will have time to search the Federal website for potential grants. Therefore, if we see a grant that would benefit a great number of subscribers, we will include it, just as an FYI. An example might be a grant that provides funding for training and equipment for volunteer firefighters across the nation. 
 
                                                                                                                Categories and Examples of Grants for Each:
 
A. Small and Minority Businesses, Entrepreneurs and Enterprises:         
Most grantors require grantees to be not-for-profits, or some type of governmental instrumentality. However, there are some funders that just want to assist small businesses or minority owned businesses. We have searched diligently to identify as many grants for you as possible. ** Please note: Oftentimes there are ways that businesses can provide services, equipment or various technologies as a contractual partner on a grant.  If you want to know more, please give us a shout. 
 
      Grant Example: The Amber Grant:  
 
WomensNet launched the Amber Grant in 1998 to honor the memory of an ambitious young woman who died, before she could realize her entrepreneurial aspirations. Today, these grants help women, like you fulfill the dreams that Amber could not. 
 
Every month, WomensNet judges award one or more Amber Grants of $10,000 each. Then, at the end of the year, one of those grant recipients is selected to receive the $25,000 Amber Grant. 
 
To Apply, simply tell your story. There are no lengthy, complicated documents to complete; just answer a few questions about your business. Applications accepted monthly at:   https://ambergrantsforwomen.com/get-an-amber-grant/apply-now/  
 
 
B. Food/Agriculture/Farming, Livestock, Organic Gardening, Aquaponics:  
This category covers things related to planting, growing, harvesting, and processing of food.  
 
      Grant Example: Kids Gardening Grant: Youth Garden Grants program 
 
Kids Gardening offers a variety of grants to new and existing youth garden programs across the nation. Each funding opportunity has its own timeline, defining features, eligibility requirements, and reporting expectations. You are encouraged to explore their grant programs to see which might be the best fit for your situation. If something catches your eye, you can find more details on each grant’s homepage. 
 
Any organization, in the United States or US Territories, planning a new or improving an existing garden program and serves at least 15 youth between the ages of 0 and 18 is eligible to apply. Applications are accepted annually.  For complete information go to: https://kidsgardening.org/ 
 
 
C. Animals, Pets, Birds and Wildlife: 
This category’s title says it all and focuses on both wild and domesticated birds and animals. This category offers grants for those interested in programs needing funding for the cost of animal shelters, adoption, emergency services and much more. 
 
       Grant Example: Pets in the Classroom Grant 
 
This grant supports teachers in enhancing students’ educational & personal development through interaction with pets in their classroom. Pets in the Classroom is an educational grant program that provides financial support to teachers to purchase and maintain small animals in the classroom. The program was established by the Pet Care Trust to provide children with an opportunity to interact with pets—an experience that can help to shape their lives for years to come. The Pet Care Trust also established the Dogs in the Classroom program, which provides teachers with the opportunity to bring animal-assisted therapy to their classroom – an experience that also can help shape the lives of children for years to come. 
 
Applications are available each year. To complete an application or to glean additional information, please go to: https://petsintheclassroom.org/about-our-grants  
 
 
D. Arts, Culture, and Humanities:  
The Arts, Culture, and Humanities categories encompass a wide range of disciplines that explore human experience, including history, philosophy, literature, languages, the arts (visual, performing, and literary), cultural studies, and more. These fields investigate human culture, creativity, expression, and thought, often through the lens of historical and contemporary societies.  
 
This category covers all types of arts and subsequent mediums.  Culture and Humanities are also broad categories with hundreds of grants to select from.   Arts: This includes the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography), performing arts (music, theatre, dance), and literary arts (poetry, prose).  
 
Arts: This includes the visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography), performing arts (music, theatre, dance), and literary arts (poetry, prose).  
 
Culture: This category covers cultural studies, which examines the beliefs, values, and practices of different societies, and can also include anthropology, which studies human societies and their development.  
 
Humanities: This is a broader field that encompasses various academic disciplines focused on human culture and experience. It includes literature, philosophy, history, languages, religious studies. 
 
        Grant Example: Sustainable Arts Foundation 
 
The Sustainable Arts Foundation makes awards of $5,000 each to twenty artists and writers with children. Additionally, they will name twenty finalists. The selection process is focused almost entirely on the strength of the submitted portfolio. The awards offer unrestricted cash, and recipients can use the funds as they see fit. 
 
To be eligible, the applicant must have at least one child under the age of 18. Parents of older children with a disability or special needs may also be eligible. To apply go to the application located at:https://apply.sustainableartsfoundation.org/ 
 
 
 
E. Children, Youth, Out of School Youth and Families:  
This category covers every area of the lives of Children, Youth, Out of School Youth and their Families. 
 
        Grant Example: The Spunk Fund, Inc. 
 
The Spunk Fund, Inc. supports initiatives that enrich the well-being of children/ adolescents (e.g. medical & psychological research, education, cultural programs, and programs preventing child abuse and neglect. The Spunk Fund gives nationally, and internationally to programs enhancing quality of life and creating opportunities for less-advantaged children. They fund general/operating support; research; and seed money. Individuals or capital programs are not funded.  LOI’s accepted year-round.   
 
Other interests include arts, child development, children/youth services, crime/violence prevention, child abuse, economically disadvantaged, elementary school/education; and family services. The Spunk Fund doesn’t have a website, so for information call: (212) 755-5217 or email:  mg@spunkfund.com 
 
 
F. Criminal Justice, Incarcerated, Re-entry, & Civil Rights:  
This category provides grants on all aspects of returning citizens and reentry prevention programs. It offers grants for the criminal justice system, punishment vs. rehabilitation and a variety of other hot topics regarding civil rights. 
 
        Grant Example: Illinois Bar Foundation: Access to Justice Grants  
 
The Illinois Bar Foundation awards grants only to 501(c)(3) organizations that serve the State of Illinois and conduct work within IBF’s grant program objectives. There is a two-step process: 1. Letter of Inquiry 2. Invitation for a full grant application. The IBF funds organizations/projects with a statewide, regional or local impact. Applicants must show evidence of the need and of the impact of their program.
 
The IBF accepts projects with new and innovative approaches, requiring seed money to launch and result from a collaboration among multiple organizations: New projects must show viability by identifying financial or in-kind support from communities to be served. 
 
When IBF’s grant program objectives align with applicant’s mission, general operating expenses are funded; if not, grants will be restricted to specific programmatic support.  To apply go to: https://www.grantinterface.com    
 
 
G. Economic and Community Development:
Grants in this category include those grants that build resilient communities, improve housing, and rehabilitate and retrofit properties. Additionally, these grants help with job creation and retention activities, and economic development opportunities.
  
       Grant Example: The Sparkplug Foundation: 
 
The Sparkplug Foundation funds start-up and new projects of established organizations in music, education, and community organizing. They support the development of democratic movements and communities working on local democracy, justice, and sustainable energy and rebuilding U.S. and global economies. 
Sparkplug is a small foundation, which is why they try to make grants where a small, one-time grant can have a big impact. Generally, they try to make grants that help projects become sustainable. So, they usually don't fund daily operations, or things like plane tickets, one-time performances, etc. For complete information please go to:  https://www.sparkplugfoundation.org  
 
 
H. Education (Early childhood - Post-Secondary) & Research:  
This category covers every type of education (e.g. home schooling, pre-school, k-12, post- secondary, workforce education, education partnerships, etc.) 
 
        Grant Example: The Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund:
The Clark Fund supports research and demonstration activities promoting understanding of the relationship between self-identity and academic achievement with an emphasis on children (grades K-8). This grant alternates every other year between an early career psychologist and a graduate student. 

The Clarks, the first and second African Americans to receive PhDs from Columbia University. Their famous doll experiments, where they asked children to express their likes/dislikes about brown and white-skinned dolls, led the Clarks to conclude segregation in schools and society was psychologically damaging to children. These studies, believed to be the first social science evidence, were considered hard fact by the U.S. Supreme court, in Brown v. The Board of Education of Topeka. 
 
Applications are accepted each year. For complete information go to: https://ampsychfdn.org/funding/clark-grant/ 
 
 
I. Emergency (Fire, Police, EMS) Public Safety, Homeland Security:  
This category offers grants for emergency services (e.g. fire, police, EMS/ambulances, first responders’ training, equipment, tools, supplies, vehicles, training simulators, etc.)
It also provides grant opportunities for community emergency training, flood mitigation, first aid, CPR, bio-hazard programs, etc. 
 
        Grant Example:  Julia Harrison-Bruce Foundation: 
 
The Julia Harrison-Bruce Foundation is an independent non-profit foundation based in Herrin, Illinois. The foundation primarily supports economic development programs, education, human services and emergency services (e.g. fire stations). This Foundation primarily funds educational and charitable causes. Recently, Logan College, City of Herrin, and City of Marion received funding. Funds are earned from interest earned on assets being invested by the foundation. The Bank of Herrin is the trustee of the foundation.  For information contact the bank at 618-942-6666.  
 
 
J. Employment/Labor, Workforce Ed., Apprenticeships, Labor Market 
This category’s focus is on workforce training, continuing education, apprenticeships, marginalized populations with low educational attainment and completion rates. 
 
        Grant Example:  Annie E. Casey Foundation: 
 
Since 1948, the Annie E. Casey Foundation (AECF) has worked to build better futures for disadvantaged children and their families in the United States. In support of the Foundation's vision to build a brighter future for millions of children, efforts are focused in areas that address the needs of kids facing the greatest challenges. The Foundation's focus areas are child welfare (foster care), community change, economic opportunity (employment, education, training), and juvenile justice. 
 
Supporting AECF's vision of building brighter futures for children, efforts address the needs of children and young adults facing the greatest challenges. 
·       Child Welfare (Foster Care) 
·       Community Change (Community Development) 
·       Economic Opportunities (Employment, Education and Training) 
·       Juvenile Justice 
 
For complete information go to https://www.aecf.org     
 
K. Environment (Ocean, Rivers, Streams, Air, Land) and Green Careers: 
This category provides grants focusing on protecting the environment, including oceans, rivers, lakes, streams, air, the Ozone, recycling, solar, farmland and much more. 
 
        Grant Example:  Wild Ones Foundation: Otto Seeds for Education Grant: 
 
Wild Ones promotes environmentally friendly, sound landscaping to preserve biodiversity through the preservation, restoration, and establishment of native plant communities by providing free, educational resources and learning opportunities, open to the public, supporting efforts of over 60 local Wild Ones chapters in 20 states. 
 
For 20+ years, the Wild Ones donor-funded program has provided small grants of $100 to $500 for naturally landscaped projects throughout the US. Applications are available yearly in July and due on October 15. Projects are funded in February, and well in time for the planting season. Funds are designed to directly engage children (pre-k to high school) in planning, planting, and caring for native plant gardens. For more information go to: https://wildones.org/seeds-for-education/  
 

L. Parks, Recreation, Leisure Activities, Physical Fitness:
Grants in this category will focus on recreational activities, parks and other places, walking trails, biking trails, gyms, community exercise programs, ball fields, skate parks, playgrounds, etc. 
 
        Grant Example:  Fish America Foundation: 
 
The Fish America Foundation’s mission is to unite the sportfishing and boating industry with non-endemic corporations, foundations, and government agencies to invest in fisheries and habitats in the U.S. and Canada. 
 
In support of this mission, the Fish America Foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations and grassroots, conservation entities to enhance fish populations, restore fisheries habitat, improve water quality, and advance fisheries research to improve sportfishing opportunities for millions of Americans and to help ensure that future generations also can enjoy recreational fishing. For additional information visit:
 https://www.fishamerica.org/about-us/
 

M. Government Affairs and International Programming:  
This category will focus on grant topics with a governmental focus and include state, federal, local, counties, cities, towns, reservations, municipalities or with organizations with an international focus. 
 
        Grant Example: Indian Land Tenure Foundation: 
 
This Foundation accepts LOI’s, on an ongoing basis, to their Cultural Awareness focus area. Revitalizing cultural and spiritual values related to Indian land strengthens Indian nations and people. Land is a critical base for spiritual practices, beliefs, and worship, and can be a keeper of memories, a portal to the spirit world, or a place to go for guidance and strength. Land also supports cultural practices such as hunting, fishing, farming, and harvesting wild foods. 
 
Maintaining strong cultural and spiritual ties to the land is necessary for preserving traditional practices and Native religious beliefs for future generations. In this way, the Foundation supports activities aimed at enhancing and maintaining cultural ties to the land. For complete information, please go to:  https://iltf.org  
 

N. Healthcare- Preventative, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Nutrition:
This category will provide grant opportunities with a health, mental health, preventative health, dental, substance abuse, long term care or other healthcare focus. 
 
        Grant Example:  Division 17 Counseling Psychology Grants: 
 
These grants support not-for-profit activities to enhance the science and practice of counseling psychology. It aims to support research on the implementation of innovative counseling programs and models.  
 
Proposals will be evaluated on: 
·       Conformance with stated program goals 
·       The magnitude of incremental contribution in specified activity area 
·       Quality of proposed work 
·       Applicant’s demonstrated competence/ capability to execute proposed work 
·       Critical of funding for execution of work (particularly if part of a larger funded effort) 
 
For additional information go to: https://www.apa.org/apf/funding/counseling  
 
 
O. Religious Programs and Spirituality: 
Religious Programs and Spirituality encompass a wide range of activities and beliefs that connect individuals to a higher power, a sense of purpose, and a community. It includes organized religious practices, personal spiritual practices, and the exploration of meaning and connection to something larger than oneself.  
 
This category will include any religious or spiritual based grants.  
 
        Grant Example: Covenant Foundation: 
 
The Covenant Foundation provides funds to innovative programs in Jewish schools, agencies, community organizations, and other institutional settings. These grants enable creative Jewish educators to develop and implement outstanding approaches to Jewish education that have the potential of replicability in other settings. 
 
The Covenant Foundation recognizes the diversity of strengths within the field of Jewish education in North America, across all denominations and settings. By honoring outstanding Jewish educators and supporting creative approaches to programming, the Foundation works to strengthen educational endeavors that perpetuate the identity, continuity, and heritage of the Jewish people. 
 
For information on applying please go to:  https://covenantfn.org  
 
 
P. Social Services/Special Pops (Women/Girls, Vets, Disabled, Aged etc.): 
Social Services provided for special populations such as women/girls, veterans, disabled individuals, the aged, and the LGBTQ+ community encompasses a broad range of resources and support tailored to their specific needs and challenges.  
 
        Grant Example:  Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust: 
 
The Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust was created to support various charitable causes. There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust often supports organizations in Texas. 
 
l Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users. An average grant size is $5,000 to $10,000 and there are approximately 17 awards per year. Applications are accepted year-round and must be submitted before July 31 to ensure review during the annual grant meeting in September. Wells Fargo Bank is the Trustee of the Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust. 
 
For more information go to:  https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/astin-charitable-trust  
 
 
Q. Individuals/Students: 
This category offers grants, scholarships, fellowships, internships, and awards to students. But, unlike most other grant search sites, Grant Warehouse also offers opportunities to assist families and individuals with accessing grants and services that aid those struggling with food, housing or medical insecurities.
  
Government Assistance Programs: Individuals, including students, may qualify for programs like food assistance, health education assistance loans, and temporary assistance. 
 

If you need any additional information or clarification, please send me an email or just give me a call. It will be my pleasure to assist you:   
 
                                         
Kim Guetersloh, CEO/Founder       
Phone 1-618-833-6424
kimg@klggrants.com 
  
              
 
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