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Grants.gov provides a source to FIND and APPLY for federal government grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Register now and receive notifications of new grant postings delivered right to your email inbox. View a narrated tutorial on how to complete a grant application package using Adobe Reader… (The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Verizon Foundation offers in-kind gifts, volunteers, and cash grants to qualified non-profits, including K-12 schools.  The foundation reviews unsolicited proposals on a continuous calendar year basis from January 1st through November 30th with grants ranging from $5000 to $10,000. An eligibility quiz and the application are available online.   (Verizon Foundation)
Grant Funds Available Now!

1) READINESS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOLS (REMS) GRANT  Web site http://www.ed.gov/programs/dvpemergencyresponse/applicant.html .
The application deadline date is February 26, 2010.
Purpose: The REMS grant program provides funds to LEAs to establish an emergency management process that focuses on reviewing and strengthening emergency management plans, within the framework of the four phases of emergency management (Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery).
Estimated Average Size of Awards:
• $150,000 for a small-size LEA (1-20 education facilities)
• $300,000 for a medium-size LEA (21-75 education facilities)
• $600,000 for a large-size LEA (76 or more education facilities)
Estimated Number of Awards: 96

2) ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL COUNSELING GRANT
 Web site:  http://www.ed.gov/programs/elseccounseling/applicant.html.
Purpose: The purpose of the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling program is to support efforts by LEAs to establish or expand elementary and secondary school counseling programs.
• Application Deadline Date: February 26, 2010
• Estimated Available Funds: $15,437,591
• Estimated Average Size of Awards: $350,000
• Maximum Award: $400,000 per year (for each year of funding requested)
Estimated Number of Awards: 44

3)  INTEGRATION OF SCHOOLS AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS PROGRAM GRANT
websites: http://e-Grants.ed.gov or http://www.ed.gov/programs/mentalhealth/applicant.html .
Due by February 22

U. S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing program (The COPS Office) distributes funding through a wide range of programs, both as grants and cooperative agreements. COPS Safe Schools grants help state and local agencies with delinquency prevention, community planning and development, school safety resources, and technology development. This funding helps grantees establish and enhance a variety of school and community safety programs to prevent and respond to juvenile crime within their communities.”  Check the current funding page for applications. (U.S. Department of Justice COPS)
The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools  publishes various grant alerts several times a week and as nonpartisan resource center at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services it builds on a 20-year commitment to achieve better health outcomes for children and adolescents through school-connected health programs and services (The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools)
The Coca-Cola Foundation  provides a partnership with organizations around the globe to help develop and maintain vibrant, sustainable and local communities.  One of the areas of focus is “Fitness and Active Lifestyles (Physical Activity/Nutrition Education). Its educational programs fall in 3 main areas: higher education, classroom teaching and learning, and international education. Grants vary in amounts depending on the needs and nature of the request. Each application requires a detailed program description (The Coca Cola Foundation)

The Allstate Foundation accepts applications for its non-profit organization grants that address one of three focus areas: safe and vital communities; economic empowerment; tolerance, and inclusion and diversity.   The award amounts vary.  Local education agencies and schools are eligible to apply. Contact the Allstate Foundation grant program directly for complete program information and program guidelines… (Allstate)

Kroger Company Foundations provides grants through three foundations.  The Ralphs/Food4Less Foundation makes grants to:  improve the well-being of youth through involvement in educational and recreational programs; provide funding for health and hunger-related programs; support activities that expand cultural awareness and appreciation of the arts; strengthen neighborhoods by investing in community-based projects; and assist communities in the aftermath of local disasters.  The Fred Meyer Foundation works in the areas of youth development and hunger relief.  The Kroger Company Foundation makes grants to support education and youth; feed the hungry; and assist local arts and civic organizations.  It relies on its operating units to recommend funding directions, and gives each division an annual contributions budget. The grants are ongoing. For more information about Kroger charitable giving, see www.Kroger.com (click “About Our Company,” then “Corporate news and Info,” then “Charitable Giving”).  The Ralphs/Food 4 Less Foundation, P.O. Box 54143, Los Angeles CA 90054, (310)884-6205.  The Fred Meyer Foundation, Attn:  RDM 04002/34A,  3800 SE 22nd Ave., Portland, OR 97202, (503)797-5605; e-mail, foundation@fredmeyer.com.  The Kroger Co. Foundation, Foundation Administrator, 1014 Vine St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, (513)762-4449, ext.3. (Kroger Foundation)
In the News:

Back to School: Home Depot offers grants for volunteer projects - Examiner.com     September 15, 2009 is the closing date for the second cycle of Home Depot’s “Building Healthy Communities Grant Program”

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