Government and private grants support social programs.
Government and private foundation grants help to support a variety of social causes, such as health, agriculture, education and alternative energy. Eligibility criteria for each grant varies, and recipients can either be individuals or organizations. Depending on the program, the funds can be used to further research and development in specific fields or for training and educational purposes.
United States Department of Agriculture: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides competitive grants for a variety of projects, including agricultural systems, animals, food and nutrition, and technology and engineering. Prospective applicants are advised to follow the eligibility criteria for their individual projects. The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program under the USDA also provides funding for research, education or extension programs that address themes like childhood obesity prevention.
United States Department of Agriculture: USDA
Waterfront Centre
800 9th St. SW.
Washington, DC 20024
202-720-4423
nifa.usda.gov
National Endowment for the Arts: NEH
The National Endowment for the Arts provides discipline-based funding opportunities in areas like arts education, dance, design and visual arts. Applicants should consult the eligibility criteria according to their programs of interest. The NEH provides arts education grants to promote projects that recognize the importance of art in academic learning. Its art endowment focus supports projects that demonstrate the relevance of art to children or youth. The Grants for Arts project is awarded to organizations that promote arts education in community-based learning centers. Proposals must include in-depth curricula that emphasize arts-based learning initiatives and participatory educational programs.
National Endowment for the Arts: NEH
1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20506
202-682-5400
nea.gov
Carnegie Foundation
The Carnegie foundation was established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie. It's one of the oldest and largest grant makers in the United States. The foundation supports research and educational initiatives that advance knowledge and a global awareness on contemporary social issues. Areas in which the Carnegie Foundation has made significant contributions include the expansion of U.S. higher education, promotion of public interest broadcasting, health education among children and adolescents, and the advancement of women and minorities in higher education. Institutions that have received endowments include the National Research Council, the Russian Research Center at Harvard and the Children's Television Workshop.
Carnegie Foundation
Carnegie Corporation of New York
437 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10022
212-371-3200
carnegie.org
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Based in Seattle, Washington, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation supports a variety of national and international projects. In the developing world, the foundation provides funding to impoverished communities by supporting local initiatives that promote issues such as health care, hunger and extreme poverty. In the United States, the foundation supports under-served communities who lack access to adequate resources and proper education.
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
PO Box 23350
Seattle, WA 98102
206-709-3100
gatesfoundation.org
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