The individual philanthropist and nonprofit philanthropic organization alike may qualify to apply for a grant.
Ending at state and national borders or reaching worldwide, grants are made available through the government and private foundations. Because grant opportunities are ever-changing, find a government agency or organization that lines up with your philanthropic work and consistently check for grant opportunities. Look for the closing date for applications, the minimum and maximum amount of funding, and the expected number of awards. This will give you a timeline and idea of the opportunities at hand.
Disaster Relief
If your philanthropic work involves international disaster relief, the Agency for International Development offers the "International Emergency Food Assistance" grant, which in 2011, reached a maximum amount, known as the award ceiling, of $300,000,000. For philanthropic grants within national borders, the Economic Development Administration offers the "FY 2011 Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Opportunity" for the relief of severe weather disasters. Find grants like these on Grants.gov.
Environment
The Fish and Wildlife Service for Individuals or the National Institute of Health, found on Grants.gov, offers a variety of grants for nonprofit organizations dealing specifically with the improvement of the environment through projects and research. Private foundations; such as the Ford Foundation, have spread their reach to North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia; letting you apply for an environmental grant such as the "Advocates Coalition for Development and Environment" grant, a grant targeted towards giving Uganda locals access to natural resources. (See Resources)
Food
For the philanthropist seeking to feed the hungry, look for grants provided by government agencies such as the National Institute of Food and the Agriculture or National Endowment for the Humanities. Government grants dealing with food may manifest themselves in the form of research or nutritional education. Find such grants on Grants.gov. Private foundation grants may afford alternate opportunities.
Health
If your philanthropic work involves the health industry, the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration agency offer government grants. Health industry grants are listed on Grants.gov and include opportunities like research and nutritional education. Find grants by performing an advanced search on the site. Search by the agency or by the category, "Health." In addition, find private foundation grants by looking at health grant opportunities given by The Soros Foundations Network and the Ford Foundation.
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