Service-Learning

Grant Funds Available to Engage Youth in 2008 Summer of Service

Following its inaugural Summer of Service in 2007, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced that it will make nearly one million dollars available for youth service organizations to engage even more middle-school aged, disadvantaged youth in the Summer of Service for 2008.

To learn more about this grant opportunity and to apply for funding click here. The deadline for submitting applications is 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 10, 2007. For further information, please email summerofservice@cns.gov or call 202-606-7507.

Land O’ Lakes Foundation

Land O’Lakes Foundation Community Grants Program provides support through cash grants to nonprofit organizations that are working to improve communities where Land O’Lakes has a significant concentration of members or employees. Land O’Lakes Foundation Community Grants range from $500 to $10,000. Preference is generally given to rural communities.
Deadlines: March 1, July 1, September 1, December 1
Link: http://www.landolakesinc.com/corp_function/lol_foundation.asp

The Corning Foundation

The Corning Incorporated Foundation supports educational initiative involving student community service, curriculum enrichment, faculty development and technology. Grants are awarded up to $10,000. They also award grants to community organizations dedicated to community service.
Deadline: Ongoing
Link: http://www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp

Rohm and Haas Company

Rohm and Haas Company primarily supports educational programs in K-12 math and science which focus on environmental issues. Educational enrichment activities in math, science and technology both during AND after school hours are encouraged.
Deadline: Ongoing
Link: http://www.rohmhaas.com/community/giving/guidelines/guidelines.html

Visit Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance Grants Website K-12 for More Funding Resources