We’ve included information on grants available to youth or groups that serve youth. Please contact the organization listed for more information. (*See note at bottom.)
YOUTH PROGRAMS NATIONAL AWARDS HFHI’s Youth Programs department proudly announces the third annual National Awards! The purpose of the annual National Awards program is to recognize and encourage both the youth and those who support youth involvement in productivity, innovation and creativity in the accomplishment of Habitat for Humanity’s mission.
The awards will be given in the following categories: Campus Chapters, Collegiate Challenge, Youth United and Youth Immersion. View a complete listing of the national awards here or read more below.
CAMPUS CHAPTERS Campus Chapter of the Year Description: This award recognizes the chapter that fulfills the four functions of a campus chapter and has shown outstanding performance in all aspects. For the second year in a row, State Farm will be awarding the winning chapter a generous gift of $20,000 toward a Global Village trip of the campus chapter’s choice! Nominated by: Affiliates Deadline: May 19, 2008 How to nominate: Affiliates can fill out the nomination form available here!
Campus Chapter Clarence Jordan Award Description: This award is given in memory of Clarence Jordan, who is known as the spiritual father of Habitat for Humanity. Together Jordan and Habitat founder, Millard Fuller, came up with the idea of “partnership housing.” Jordan is best known for his creative translation of the New Testament, The Cotton Patch Gospel. The award showcases the chapter that demonstrates creativity or innovation within the Standards of Excellence. Nominated by: Campus chapter Deadline: May 31, 2008 How to nominate: Fill in your answer to the appropriate question on the 2007-08 online annual report in order to nominate your campus chapter.
Campus Chapter Volunteer of the Year Description: This award is designed to give each chapter the ability to nationally recognize one outstanding member. Each chapter’s Volunteer of the Year should have given time and talent above what could be expected, inspired others to deeper commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission, and demonstrated creativity and/or innovation. Nominated by: Campus chapter Deadline: May 31, 2008 How to nominate: Fill in your Volunteer of the Year on the appropriate question on the 2007-08 online annual report in order to nominate a member of your campus chapter.
New! Outstanding Campus Chapter Liaison Description: This award recognizes an affiliate contact person who goes above and beyond supporting the campus chapter(s) in partnership with his/her affiliate. One winner will be selected from each of the Campus Chapters regions. Nominated by: Affiliates and campus chapters. The nomination form is available here, and is e-mailed to chapters and affiliates in the spring. Deadline: May 19, 2008
New! Tithe Awards Description: Campus Chapters will give Tithe Awards to campus chapters who have made outstanding contributions to Habitat’s global mission through tithe donations. Awards include:
• Corner to Corner: Chapters that tithe to a country on the opposite side of the globe from their state.
• Tithe Partners: Chapters that tithe to the same country as their affiliate.
• Global Givers: Chapters that travel to the country they tithe to on a Global Village trip.
• T&T of Tithe: The chapter with the largest tithe donation.
• Gateway Givers: For the campus chapters with the second-, third- and fourth-largest tithe donations. Requirements for eligibility: All tithe donations must be submitted before June 30, 2008, and the annual report must be submitted by May 31, 2008.
2008-2009 State Farm Matching Grants The application for the 2008-2009 State Farm Matching Grants will be available in fall 2008. You can read more about the 2008-2009 grants that will be available here.
COLLEGIATE CHALLENGE Student Group MVP Description: This award will be given out to the student group that has gone above and beyond to provide the greatest benefit to a Habitat for Humanity affiliate during Collegiate Challenge. Nominated by: Affiliates through distributed nomination forms Deadline: May 31, 2008
Host Affiliate MVP This award will be given to the Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge host affiliate that went above and beyond their obligations to ensure that participating student groups had a phenomenal and meaningful Collegiate Challenge experience. Qualities of a deserving Collegiate Challenge host affiliate may include (but are not limited to): providing opportunities for your group to interact with the local community, educating your group about local poverty housing issues, a great building experience with helpful and friendly supervision, a welcoming and grateful attitude, and good communication with you before and during your time with them. Nominated by: Student groups through distributed nomination forms Deadline: May 31, 2008
Landmark Years These awards showcase host affiliates who have consistently hosted Collegiate Challenge in consecutive five-year intervals.
GLOBAL VILLAGE YOUTH PROGRAM Some individual scholarships may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please visit www.habitatyouthprograms.org/gvyp to begin planning your trip and to discuss options with the GVYP coordinator.
SERVICE LEARNING Service-Learning Partnership Description: The Service-Learning Partnership seeks to improve student academic performance, increase student civic involvement, increase awareness of poverty housing issues, provide service to the community, and engage youth in working with their local Habitat affiliate. For the 2008-2009 school year, teachers and their local Habitat affiliate can jointly apply for a one year grant of up to $7,000 to cover educational expenses associated with the service-learning project. Full information about the Service-Learning Partnership is available here. Application: View grant details and then fill out an application. Deadline: June 2, 2008
YOUTH IMMERSION Spirit of Youth Immersion Description: This award commends one YI alumnus for his/her continued dedication and service to Habitat, or other NGOs and nonprofits. Nominated by: YI participant, YI affiliate and YI staff Deadline: Aug. 30, 2008 How to nominate: YI participants, affiliates and staff will submit their nominations through feedback forms.
Youth Immersion Scholarships Some scholarships are available for Youth Immersion participants. More information will be available after application is submitted.
YOUTH UNITED Building the Future Challenge Grants Description: Thanks to a generous grant from State Farm, all Youth United affiliates with a Letter of Intent (letter submitted to HFHI when your affiliate originally started their Youth United group) signed prior to March 1, 2008, are eligible to apply for one of the five $10,000 or the 10 $5,000 Building the Future Challenge Grants. Read details about the Building the Future Challenge Grants here. Nominated by: Application filled out by affiliate. Deadline: March 21, 2008
Youth United: Building the Future Award Description: This award recognizes one outstanding YU affiliate in each of the YU regions that is dedicated to empowering young people in their community through the YU program. Nominated by: YU coordinators Deadline: May 31, 2008
Youth United Urban Grants Description: Habitat for Humanity’s Youth Program department and State Farm® are pleased to offer four $10,000 Youth United Urban Grants for 2008-2009. The goal of this program is to help urban affiliates increase capacity by engaging local youth. The $10,000 grant will aid affiliates in building successful and sustainable Youth United urban programs. Get more information about Youth United Urban grants. Application: Click here to get more information and the application link. Deadline: May 5, 2008
Youth Service America A variety of awards for youth involved in service are available through Youth Service America. Many of the awards available are sponsored by State Farm, the Youth Programs department’s National Underwriter.
ADOBE Corporation/Foundation Description: Adobe supports strategic programs and partnerships that help make communities better, stronger, and more vibrant places to live, work and do business. Adobe’s focus areas for giving and grants programs are designed to increase Adobe’s impact in the community through support of more organizations, and strengthen our role as a corporate partner by creating deeper, stronger, and richer partnerships. Grant Opportunities: The Adobe Action Grant program provides one-time cash only grants for general operating and program support through a competitive, quarterly online application process. Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $20,000 and are for one year only. Organizations are eligible for one Adobe Action Grant per year. Adobe also supports nonprofit organizations and programs located in Adobe communities that address community-specific needs, with an emphasis on the following criteria: arts and cultural organizations with the mission or principal focus on the creation, promotion and exhibition of visual arts, multimedia or video; providing services to reduce hunger and homelessness and provide affordable housing; protecting the natural environment and improving public spaces for the enjoyment of the community; and improving access to electronic information for people with disabilities. For more information visit the following Web site: www.adobe.com/aboutabode/philathropy/ AMERICAN EAGLE FOUNDATION The AE Foundation focuses on improving the quality of life anywhere AE associates and customers live, work and play. By donating funds and by utilizing our most valuable asset — volunteers — the AE Foundation gives back to communities by supporting student related programs focused on youth development and conserving our environment. For more information visit the following Web site: www.ae.com/web/corp/foundation.htm AMERICAN EXPRESS Corporation/Foundation Description: At American Express we believe that serving our communities is not only integral to running a business successfully, it is part of our individual responsibilities as citizens of the world. The mission of our program is to bring to life the American Express value of good corporate citizenship by supporting diverse communities in ways that enhance the company’s reputation with employees, customers, business partners and other stakeholders. We do this by supporting visionary not-for-profit organizations that are preserving and enriching our diverse cultural heritage, developing new leaders for tomorrow and encouraging community service where our employees and customers live and work. For more information visit the following Web site: http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/giving_back.asp AT&T FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The AT&T Foundation provides grants to organizations and programs that enrich the quality of life with an emphasis on improving education, advancing community development, addressing vital community needs and enhancing unique cultural assets. Grant Opportunities: The AT&T Foundation funds programs designed to enhance education by integrating new technologies and increasing learning opportunities, improve economic development through technology and local initiatives, provide vital assistance to key community-based organizations, support cultural institutions that make a community unique, and advance the goals and meet the needs of diverse populations. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=7758 BEN & JERRY’S FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation offers competitive grants to not-for-profit, grassroots organizations throughout the United States which facilitate progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. All of the foundation’s funding decisions are made by a team of Ben & Jerry’s employees that meets once a month to review proposals. Grant Opportunities: Although the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation doesn’t prioritize any particular issue area for funding, we do focus on the types of activities and strategies an organization uses for creating social change in any number of areas. The foundation will only consider proposals from grassroots, constituent-led organizations that are organizing for systemic social change. We support programs and projects that are examples of creative problem-solving. For more information visit the following Web site: www.benjerry.com/foundation/guidelines/html CAPITAL ONE Corporation/Foundation Description: At Capital One®, we believe that every family should have the opportunity to provide for their children in ways that ensure future success. Through comprehensive giving and associate volunteering programs we seek to provide housing, training and access to opportunities including after-school enrichment and college education to achieve economic independence. Capital One’s investment of time, talent and financial resources creates measurable, sustainable partnerships nationally and locally that result in strengthened families and vibrant communities. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.capitalone.com/about/index.php?linkid=WWW_Z_Z_Z_GBLHM_H1_01_T_A7 CITIGROUP FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: Working with a global network of Citigroup colleagues and nonprofits in the community, the foundation supports programs in three areas: financial education, educating the next generation, and building communities and entrepreneurs. Within these areas, the foundation provides grants and technical expertise to organizations that help people improve their lives, businesses grow and communities prosper. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.citigroupfoundation.org/citigroup/corporate/foundation/index.htm DR. PHIL FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The Dr. Phil Foundation is committed to supporting organizations and programs that build awareness and offer solutions to address the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual needs of children and families. The foundation was created by Dr. Phillip C. McGraw, psychologist, best-selling author and host of the critically acclaimed daytime television series, Dr. Phil. It’s another weapon in Dr. Phil’s arsenal to fight the “silent epidemics” in America — those problems that cripple our society in subtle but undeniable ways. Grant Opportunities: To accomplish its mission, the foundation seeks financial and in-kind support from individuals and corporations to support programs in areas such as education, music and the arts, children’s health, and disaster relief. For more information visit the following Web site: http://drphilfoundation.org/ ECHOING GREEN Corporation/Foundation Description: To accelerate social change, Echoing Green invests in and supports outstanding emerging social entrepreneurs to launch new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions. Through a two-year fellowship program, we help our network of visionaries develop new solutions to society’s most difficult problems. These social entrepreneurs and their organizations work to solve deeply rooted social, environmental, economic and political inequities to ensure equal access and to help all individuals reach their potential. To date, Echoing Green has invested $25 million in seed funding to nearly 450 social entrepreneurs and their innovative organizations. Grant Opportunities: Each year, Echoing Green awards 20 two-year fellowships to entrepreneurs creating new social change organizations. Fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding and technical support to turn their innovative ideas into sustainable organizations. Echoing Green seeks individuals or partnerships (organizations led by two people) with innovative solutions to significant social problems; strategies to create high-impact, sustainable change in people’s lives; and the ability to grow and lead a new organization. The application process is open to citizens of all nationalities, working in any country. FORD FUND Corporation/Foundation Description: Through our active involvement, we seek to build partnerships with organizations that have a well-defined sense of purpose, a demonstrated commitment to maximizing available resources, and a reputation for meeting objectives and delivering quality programs and services. We place priority on the support and development of organizations that promote diversity and inclusion. Ford Fund evaluates grants on an annual basis. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.ford.com/our-values/ford-fund-community-service/community-initiatives GENERAL MOTORS/GM FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: General Motors and the GM Foundation support a variety of activities in the communities where we do business. Our philanthropic and community relations mission is to insure that we maintain our leadership position as a valued, responsible corporate citizen by enhancing the quality of life in our communities consistent with our business goals and objectives. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.gm.com/corporate/responsibility/community/guidelines/index.jsp KOHL’S CARES FOR KIDS Corporation/Foundation Description: Through our Fundraising Card program, Kohl’s has created a simple, effective way to raise funds for schools and nonprofit youth organizations and eliminate many of the hassles associated with fund raising! Grant Opportunities: The Kohl’s Fundraising Cards are sold to the organizations at a discount of 5 percent for purchases over $1,000 and 3 percent for total purchases from $500 to $999. Cards are available in denominations of $10, $25, $50 and $100. The fund-raising group then sells the cards at face value and keeps the profits. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.kohlscorporation.com/CommunityRelations/Community06.htm MATTEL’S CHILDRENS FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: Mattel and the Mattel Children’s Foundation are pleased to continue for the third year our Domestic Grantmaking Program. Through this effort, unsolicited applications for funds from organizations benefiting children in need are accepted, pending the eligibility requirements and guidelines. Grant Opportunities: Charitable organizations that demonstrate that they directly serve children in need may be eligible for grants of $5,000 up to $20,000. Funds may be applied to programs or general operating costs. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.mattel.com/About_Us/Philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_grantmaking.asp MCKENZIE FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The purpose of The McKenzie Foundation is to encourage and support nonprofit programs primarily in the areas of education, health, human services, and cultural and environmental concerns. Faced with the task of translating these broad-reaching goals into a more focused set of grant guidelines, the board has selected four initiatives that will shape its grant making for the next few years: early childhood development, education, the environment, and arts and culture. The foundation has chosen these four initiatives for its initial years of grant making because of its fundamental belief that assisting families is one of the most effective and lasting ways to strengthen communities. The McKenzie Foundation supports opportunities and experiences that enrich learning for all ages. Special consideration will be given to charitable efforts that inspire excellence and encourage personal development. In addition, the foundation recognizes the power of arts and culture to nurture the vitality of people of all ages and backgrounds. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.mckenziefoundation.us/guidelines.php MOTOROLA FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The Motorola Foundation provides funding to higher education as well as a multitude of primary and secondary education programs assisting individuals to reach their greatest potential and to become lifelong learners. Our goal is to augment the level of education levels for youth throughout the world where we do business. Where appropriate, we focus on math, science and engineering education. Emphasis is also placed on assisting human services, primarily through support to local United Way organizations. The Motorola Foundation provides funding to communities where Motorola has a major operating presence. Grant Opportunities: Priority will be given to initiatives that create or expand programs to inspire children and youth in creative, hands-on ways. Grant requests may range between $5,000 and $250,000. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.motorola.com/content.jsp?globalObjectId=8153 MOTT FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: As a foundation, we believe that learning how people can live together most effectively is one of the fundamental needs of humanity. In so doing, people create a sense of “community,” or belonging, whether at the local neighborhood level or as a global society. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.mott.org/ OFFICE DEPOT FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: Everywhere Office Depot conducts business, its belief in the fundamental importance of social responsibility is readily apparent. The company believes that it has a responsibility to support nonprofit organizations around the world and to make a positive impact on many lives and communities. The independent Office Depot Foundation serves as a vehicle for the accomplishment of these objectives. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.community.officedepot.com/odfoundation.asp STAPLES FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING Corporation/Foundation Description: Staples Foundation for Learning has contributed to hundreds of nonprofit groups across the nation. Along with supporting these community grassroots organizations, the foundation has established national charity partnerships with several community organizations — organizations that embody the mission to teach, train and inspire people from all walks of life by providing educational and growth opportunities. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundhome.html UPS FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: At UPS, we realize the “community” is not just where we live, but who we touch. Ours is a familiar face around the world, where we touch millions of lives by delivering services in more than 200 countries and territories — and where The UPS Foundation fulfills its commitment of enriching those lives by creating healthy, vibrant communities through education, economic development and new opportunities. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.community.ups.com/index.html W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has a long history of supporting the education and development of young people. Following Mr. Kellogg’s wishes, the Kellogg Foundation was founded as a child welfare foundation that focused its initial work in Michigan. Today, Youth and Education Programs work nationwide as an arm of one of the nation’s largest private foundations dedicated to improving the lives of youth through education and healthy development. For more information visit the following Web site: www.wkkf.org WAL-MART FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The Community Grant Program is the largest program funded by the Wal-Mart and SAM’S CLUB Foundation and includes both matching and direct grants. The Matching Grant program allows local nonprofit organizations to hold fund-raisers outside their local Wal-Mart or SAM’S CLUB. Wal-Mart and SAM’S CLUB can elect to match a portion of the funds raised up to $1,000. Events held off the premises of a Wal-Mart store or SAM’S CLUB are also eligible for funding when a Wal-Mart or SAM’S CLUB associate is actively involved in the event. Additionally, once the Wal-Mart or SAM’S CLUB has met certain criteria in the Matching Grant Program each year, a second source of funding — direct grants — is awarded to the store/club to use in the community. These funds do not require a fund-raiser to be held; instead the funds can be awarded directly to a deserving organization. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.walmartfoundation.org WHIRLPOOL FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: Whirlpool Foundation addresses community issues with a global approach that better leverages resources and broadens the impact of change and improvement. Since its founding, hundreds of organizations and programs have benefited from more than $128 million in grants. For more information visit the following Web site: http://www.whirlpoolcorp.com/social_responsibility/buildingcommunities/whirlpoolfoundation.asp WILLIAM T. GRANT FOUNDATION Corporation/Foundation Description: The goal of the William T. Grant Foundation is to help create a society that values young people and enables them to reach their full potential. In pursuit of this goal the foundation invests in research and in people and projects that use evidence-based approaches. The foundation funds in the areas of research, program evaluation, policy analysis, communication and dissemination, capacity building, and youth service. Corporation/Foundation Description: www.wtgrantfoundation.org/
*Please note that Habitat for Humanity International and HFHI’s Youth Programs department do not necessarily have a partnership with the listed corporations and foundations. All corporation/foundation descriptions and grant opportunities information are taken directly from the Web sites listed.
