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Grants for Women

admin — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 03:26:11 +0000

The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced today that they are accepting applications for scholarships from the Anne Sanford Legacy Fund.

The fund provides scholarships from $100 to $1500 to allow women to attend political or professional leadership training programs. The fund was established by The Women’s Times to honor the memory of Anne Sanford, a pioneering businesswoman and community activist.

Applicants must be women of 18 years or older and currently living or working in the Berkshire Taconic region (Berkshire County, MA, Northwest Litchfield County, CT, Columbia and Northeast Dutchess Counties, NY) or in the Pioneer Valley, Massachusetts. All women are welcome to apply; women of color and those from underrepresented or disadvantaged groups are especially encouraged to apply.

You can get the application online at www.berkshiretaconic.org/grantseekers or you can get one by calling the office at 413-528-8039. Completed applications must be received at Berkshire Taconic by 5p.m. on May 15.

Business Grant in Rochester New York

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:49:04 +0000

The 2010 Rochester Regional Business Plan Contest is now open for applications from early stage companies, representatives of High Tech Rochester announced this week.

Eligible applicants are for-profit businesses with a scalable concept and high-growth potential, and with less than $250,000 in outside cash investment and less than $500,000 in cumulative revenue excluding research grants.

Companies must register and submit a contest application no later than March 5. Registration fee is $150 per company.

Contestants are eligible for $50,000 in cash and business service prizes, with a first-place cash prize of $25,000.

Five finalists will be selected April 9, and the awards luncheon is April 30.

Go to the website to learn more

Business Grant Available in Binghamton New York

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:40:57 +0000

If you would like to start a new business in Binghamton, New York, you should consider entering the business plan competition offered by the Binghamton Local Development Corporation and the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program. This is the second annual contest and a $5,000 grant is ready to be awarded.

There is a free workshop on March 13th at BCC. For more information about the rules and application process, call the BCC Continuing Education Department at 778-5102

Heating Assistance in Buffalo New York

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:28:59 +0000

If you live in Buffalo, New York and need assistance for your heating expenses, the Neighbor for Neighbor Heat Fund is accepting applications for a one time grant of as much as $400.

Neighbor for Neighbor is funded by contributions from National Fuel customers and employees, private entities and the utility’s shareholders.

For an application, contact the Salvation Army, 883-9800, Ext. 230; Chautauqua County Office for the Aging, 753-4471; and Catholic Charities, 856-4494 if younger than 60, or 896-6388 if older than 60.

Individual Artist Grant

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:28:42 +0000

The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) awards grants of up to $25,000 for the production of film, video, media or new technology project. The Individual Artists Program offers support for the creation of new work by New York State artists through artist-initiated projects in electronic media (video, sound art, installations, and new technologies) and film production, and the commissioning of new work by composers and theatre artists. Artists at various career stages are welcome to apply to this Program.

Because NYSCA cannot fund individuals directly, all applications to the Individual Artists program must be submitted through a fiscal sponsor like The Standby Program. The Standby Program will accept projects for registration until January 15, 2010

Go to the website for more information about eligibility

Grants for Artists

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:08:42 +0000

A Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS) of up to $600 is available to Long Island artists and musicians living in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The grant is designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development.

Artists of all disciplines, including visual artists, musicians, performers, and authors, may apply for awards ranging from $100 to $600 for opportunities occurring between March 1 – June 30, 2010. The deadline for the next grant cycle is January 27, 2010.
Examples of work the SOS Grants support include:

Travel and accommodations associated with an imminent, concrete opportunity such as a reading, audition, artist’s own exhibition, or workshop;
Materials to make or finish work that is integral to a specific, unique opportunity;
Exceptional chance for advanced study with a significant mentor (outside of a classroom setting and not related to any degree program);
Professional fees and services for a specific opportunity such as lighting, graphic design or carpentry;
Expenses related to care of dependents that would allow an artist to take advantage of a specific opportunity ;
Rental of equipment, instruments, or materials to complete work scheduled for a gallery exhibition, performance, publication, etc.;
Purchase of inexpensive or one-time-use items associated with, and necessary for, an opportunity;
Promotional expenses related directly to a specific opportunity.

Application is open to those who reside full time within Nassau or Suffolk counties, are 18 years of age or older, and are not currently enrolled in a degree program.

Learn more

Kids Club Grant in New York

Kookey45 — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:08:55 +0000

Is there a grant you know of for Far Rockaway, NY? I am a photographer and would like to apply for a grant to re-start my Lai’D Bugz Club. I started last year w/a group of little girls, teaching respect for your family and others, etiquette, good manners…I had to stop because I am currently, still unemployed and the girl are still wondering if I will re-start the program. My program was funded by me, and it was non-profit. We went on local trips to Firehouse, Library, we had a coutillion dinner, where they were allowed to dress up and put what they had learned about table manners to the test. And they actually enjoyed it! So it would be nice to have a grant for something like this to continue in Far Rockaway, NY. There nothing like losing your child to bad influence because there’s nothing else for them to do!

Women’s Opportunity Award Cash Grant

admin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:53:33 +0000

Soroptimist International of Saratoga County is accepting applications for The Women’s Opportunity Award. This award provides women who serve as the primary wage earners for their families with the financial resources to offset costs associated with their efforts to attain higher education or additional skills and training.

The award can be used for tuition, books, childcare, carfare or any other education-related expense. Soroptimist International of Saratoga County presents a $2,500 Women’s Opportunity Award each year. Club-level recipients then become eligible for region-level awards granted in each of Soroptimist’s 28 regions. The first place region recipients then become candidates for one of three $10,000 finalist awards.

The application deadline is December 15, 2009

Go to the website to get the application

Help With Care for Severely Ill Children

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:55:07 +0000

The Adirondack Community Trust administrates the Christopher Emmett Hallowell Fund. This is an endowment fund established to support families caring for severely ill children and young adults in the Adirondack Region of New York State. The fund provides financial assistance for incidental and unexpected expenses.

Go to the website for information and application

Grants Available for Cancer Patients

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:32:56 +0000

Traci’s Hope is accepting applications for grants to help patients in Broome and Tioga counties in New York.

A patient who is under a doctor’s care can qualify for up to $500 a year for as many as five years.The organization, which holds regular fundraising events, has enough money on hand to fund at least 30 to 40 grants.

The grants are intended to help financially struggling patients meet everyday expenses, ranging from groceries to heating bills to doctor’s bills.Application forms are online at the organization’s Web site, www.tracishope.com. They are also available at Broome Oncology offices at Wilson Square in Johnson City.