The following databases are available at theNew Haven Free Public Library at the Business, Job and Nonprofit Services desk , and remote access is available as indicated. Call (203)946-7431 for details.

• FC Search
  Available at the Main Library only, this CD-ROM database contains comprehensive records on U.S. private philanthropies and corporate giving programs, including extensive information about recent grants. Nonprofits may create a list of potential funders and download to disk for research at home or office.

• Foundation Grants to Individuals
  Available at the Main Library only, this CD-ROM database contains comprehensive records on U.S. private philanthropies and corporate giving programs that apply to individuals only. Researchers, artists, performers, students, and other individuals can obtain information about funding sources using this database.

Grantmakers for Children, Youth, and Families
http://www.gcyf.org/
A web page of potential interest.

Children and Youth Funding Opportunities
Posted by the Foundation Center RFP Bulletin
http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml
The RFP (Request for Proposals) Bulletin is published weekly by the Foundation Center. Each RFP listing provides a brief overview of a current funding opportunity offered by a foundation or other grantmaking organization. Interested applicants should read the full RFP at the grantmaker's Web site or contact the grantmaker directly for complete program guidelines and eligibility requirements before submitting a proposal to that grantmaker.

Youth Related Foundations
http://www.cdsfunds.com/youth-related_foundations.html
A list of web links provided by Custom Development Solutions, Inc., a consulting firm located in Isle of Palms, S.C.

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information
Funding Sources
http://web.archive.org/web/20030604120313/
http://calib.com/nccanch/funding/index.cfm
Across the nation, community-based organizations, public and non-profit agencies, universities, service providers, trainers, and researchers are working to help protect children. An array of potential funding sources is available to support these efforts, including Federal and State agencies, foundations, and private corporations. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.

National Youth Development Information Center Funding Opportunities
http://www.nydic.org/nydic/funding/index.htm
Includes foundations, corporate funders, community foundations, federal funding, etc.

Daycare Provider's Beginner Page : Funding Tips
http://www.oursite.net/daycare/grants.htm
Discusses "Are there grants for family daycare providers?"

Daycare Grants and Child Care Grant and Funding Sources in the United States
http://www.childcare.net/grantsusa.shtml
While there is a lot of talk about "how to find grants" in the child care field, most caregivers, especially independent home child care operators or persons starting a private or for-profit child care facility, don't realize that it is almost impossible for them to find grant money from any level of government or from almost all of the sources listed in childcare.net's or any other grant list. That is of course, with the exception of perhaps that which might be obtained from new business startup programs and the odd program operated by their provincial or state governments, generally under the Department of Children and Family Services.
The truth is, and it seems no one else wants to acknowledge this fact, unless you seek and obtain non-profit status, there is not a lot of help available in the way of grants for your child care business.
For-profit child care business operators, large and small, may, that's a small may because they aren't all that many programs available with the exception of the Child and Adult Care Food Program in the U.S., be able to apply for local state/provincial programs being offered through their licensing office, Children's and Family Services Office, and/or Child Care Resource and Referral Agency. childcare.net's advice for for-profit child care operators is to inquire at these locations first. Other than that, the best way to locate financing for your child care business is to:

• Look into bank loans
• Obtain venture capital
• Seek gifts and loans from family and friends
• Look for advice from incubator organizations, or
• Obtain counsel from local small business and women's associations.

Afterschool.gov Finding Federal Dollars
http://www.afterschool.gov/feddollar1.html
One of the major barriers that after-school and youth development programs face is difficulty in obtaining secure and sufficient funding. Funding can come from many sources -- small family foundations; large, national non profit organizations; and state and local government. In addition, one crucial source of after-school and youth development funding is the federal government. This database sponsored by AfterSchool.Gov, part of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government, gives you one stop for information about more than 100 sources of federal funding for after-school and youth development programming.

American Eagle Outfitters Foundation - Funding for Teen and College Student Programs
http://www.ae.com/corp/foundation.htm
The American Eagle Outfitters Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that strive to improve the quality of life where company associates and customers live, work, and play. (The company has stores throughout the U.S., with the exception of Alaska and Hawaii.) The Foundation funds teen and college student programs that contain one or more of the following values: foster civic engagement; render safe and nourishing places for teens; embrace diversity; and encourage youth and teen development. Organizations or programs must be in a community where the company operates and must creatively involve either business units or employees, or both, in the projects. Grant requests should fall within a $1,000 to $25,000 range. There is no application deadline; requests are reviewed quarterly.

American Honda Foundation Grants Program
http://corporate.honda.com/images/banners/america/AHF_brochure.pdf
American Honda Foundation provides grants for organizations working in the areas of youth and scientific education. Maximum Award: $40,000 to $80,000. Eligibility: K-12.

Best Buy Community Relations Grants Program
http://www.bestbuy.com/ - Click on Community Relations link at bottom of page.
At Best Buy, we care about kids and the future. That's why Best Buy Co., Inc. commits 1.5 percent of annual pretax earnings to charitable giving; much of that giving is through the Best Buy Children's Foundation. The Best Buy Children's Foundation dedicates its resources in two primary ways: supporting the development and delivery of innovative, technology-based educational curriculum and content, and making education accessible to graduating high school seniors through Best Buy Scholarships. Our idea is simple: we want to make learning fun.

Casey Foundation (Annie E.)
http://www.aecf.org
The Annie E. Casey Foundation considers support for public education and disadvantaged children one of its priorities. It is primarily interested in "initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative policy, service delivery, and community supports for children and families." Collaborative projects that engage parents in school improvement and the academic success of their children are within the foundation’s area of interest. There are no deadlines. The first step in the grant-seeking process is to send the foundation a 2-3 page letter summarizing the proposed project, its goals, a brief history/background of the school, the population to be served, and the amount requested. If the foundation sees potential in the project, it will invite you to write a full proposal. The address: The Annie E. Casey Foundation, Attention: Office of the President, 701 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Grant guidelines are also available at the foundation Web site, or from External Resources and Partnerships (ERP) by calling 773/553-2610, or e-mail at: erp@cps.k12.il.us.

Ebay Foundation
http://pages.ebay.com/aboutebay/foundation.html
The eBay Foundation makes grants to 501©(3) organizations for specific programs or projects that accomplish the following objectives: leverage existing resources, foster collaboration, make a significant positive, long-term impact on the people served. In less jargon-like language, eBay says that it's "more apt to fund organizations that teach people who then turn around and teach others within the community" rather than those that are "just offering a Band-Aid to a problem." For more info email Karin Stahl at foundation@ebay.com or visit the eBay web site.

Finish Line Youth Foundation
Youth Athletic and Wellness Programs Supported
http://www.finishline.com/store/corporate_info/youthfoundation.jsp
The Finish Line Youth Foundation provides funding to organizations in the communities in which company stores are located, or communities where donations to the Foundation are raised. (Finish Line operates over 510 stores in 46 states, including Michigan. To find out if there's a store in your community visit http://www.finishline.com/store/corporate_info/storelocator.jsp ) The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations primarily focused on assisting children and young adults 18 and under in the areas of athletics or wellness. Applications are accepted year-round and are reviewed quarterly.

FreddieMac Foundation
http://www.freddiemacfoundation.org/core/grants/
Will continue to support programs that focus on the important work of preventing child abuse and neglect and finding permanent homes for children in foster care. In the future, we will expand our historical support of children and their families during the early stages of a child’s life to include children from birth to 18 years of age. In addition to supporting youth as they transition to adulthood, a special emphasis will be placed on programs that help young people aging out of foster care obtain stable housing and successfully move to independence.

Gerber Foundation
http://www.gerberfoundation.org/
To enhance the quality of life of infants and young children in nutrition, care, and development.

Kellogg's Hannah Neil World of Children Award
http://www.worldofchildren.org
Nominations are now being accepted for the third annual Kellogg's Hannah Neil World of Children Award. The award, which comes with a prize of US$100,000, is open to individuals around the world who have made a significant contribution to the health, well being, social environment, intellectual understanding or education of children. Find nomination guidelines, information about the award, past finalists and honorees on the web site.

Kristi Yamaguchi Always Dream Foundation
http://www.alwaysdream.org/
Founded in 1996, Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation was established to supported organizations that have a positive influence on children.

Lets Just Play Grant Program
http://www.nick.com/all_nick/everything_nick/public_ljpgrants2.jhtml
The “Lets Just Play” campaign by Nickelodeon will award a half-million dollars in grants to schools and after-school programs to provide resources to create and expand opportunities for physical play. Elementary schools, middle schools and after-school programs across the country are eligible to enter the grants program. The "Let's Just Play" campaign is a grassroots effort to get kids more physically active and to encourage more healthy lifestyles for kids across America. In addition to the grant, activities and events are to take place across the country to encourage positive play for America's youth.

Magic Johnson Foundation
http://magicjohnson.org/
Dedicated to serving the educational, health, and social needs of minority youth and underserved communities throughout the nation.

Milagro Foundation
http://www.milagrofoundation.org/apply.asp
Foundation created by Carlos Santana to provide funding to grass roots organizations serving children and youth.

Newman's Own Charitable Foundation
http://www.newmansown.com/5_good.html
Offers grants to nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and other 501(c)(3) public benefit organizations. Eligible grant categories include: the arts, children and youth, health, education, the elderly, environment, the handicapped, literacy, substance abuse education, programs for the needy including housing and food, but no funding for individuals or scholarships. Deadline: Sept. 1 each year
For more information contact Newman's Own Foundation, Inc., 246 Post Rd. E., Westport, CT 06880

Office Depot: Caring and Making a Difference
http://www.community.officedepot.com/local.asp
Office Depot supports nonprofit organizations at the local level with donations of products, contributions of funds and efforts to encourage employees and customers to become involved. Some eligibility requirements include: The nonprofit organization must be aligned with Office Depot's mission to directly impact the health, education and welfare of children; funds provided by Office Depot must directly assist children; the organization must have an established track record of community advocacy and a clear direction for its future initiatives; and the organization must have 501(c)(3) status.

Target's Community Giving
http://target.com/target_group/community_giving/index.jhtml?content=target%5ffcg%5ffindex
When Target first opened in 1962, it made a strong commitment to support and empower the communities its stores serve. Target follows up that commitment by giving back over $2 million each week to neighborhoods, programs and schools across the country. Target offers store-based grants that support projects promoting early childhood education, the arts and family violence prevention. Why? Because there is no better place to see a masterpiece than reflected in the eyes of a child; there is no greater return on investment than seeing a child excel; and because a happy home encourages a child to dream and achieve.

Touch'Em All Foundation
http://members.aol.com/Nutts4GB/TEAF.html
The Touch'em All Foundation accepts proposals for grants from nonprofit organizations that specialize in working with children. Grants from the Foundation support the on-going work of operating organizations that help needy children in the areas of health, education and the inner-city services. The Foundation's giving cycle is semi-annual. Funded by Garth Brooks.

WalMart Foundation
http://www.walmartfoundation.org/
Through its community involvement program, WalMart provides funding to a number of nonprofits working in the areas of children, community, education, and environment. WalMart also provides scholarships to associates.
(Last checked 09/21/05)

Youth Service America: The State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Award
http://www.ysa.org/awards/award_grant.cfm
The State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Award, sponsored by the State Farm Companies Foundation and administered by Youth Service America, enables youth and educators to bring positive benefits of service-learning to more young people.
(Last checked 09/21/05)

Youth Venture Foundation
Dream It, Do It Program
http://www.youthventure.org/
Youth Venture provides seed money grants of up to $1,000 for new youth-created, youth-led, sustainable ventures that benefit the community. Youth ages 12-20 who want to start a new ongoing environmental club or organization can get guidance on how to plan, organize, and launch their venture, along with funds for start-up expenses.
(Last checked 09/01/05)