International – Carrefour Foundation

The Carrefour Foundation, the charitable arm of the Carrefour Group, provides funding to local nonprofit associations working on projects linked to food in countries where Carrefour is present. Examples of eligible projects include the development of social grocery stores and agricultural production, the promotion of the food and catering professions, and the implementation of nutrition programs to encourage healthy eating. The Foundation also provides financial support for network leaders who have a reputation for the quality and lasting effects of their actions, in order to help them to develop and consolidate their work. Countries where Carrefour is present include Argentina,…

Actuarial Foundation – K12 Math

Advancing Student Achievement (ASA), an initiative of the Actuarial Foundation, supports math enhancement programs that bridge the gap between classroom and real world mathematics for grades 4-12 students in U.S. public and private schools. Programs eligible for support may include, but are not limited to, clubs, competitions, before and after school programs, classroom extension periods, etc. Funded programs must impact 20 to 25 students and meet a minimum of one time per month. ASA grants are for a two-year period and range up to $5,000 annually. Applications may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the Actuarial Foundation’s website to learn…

Cedar Tree Founadtion

The Cedar Tree Foundation is dedicated to the belief that the power of individuals and organizations can make significant changes in our world. The Foundation’s grant-making focuses on the following areas of concern: sustainable agriculture, environmental education, and environmental health. The Foundation gives particular consideration to proposals demonstrating strong elements of environmental justice and conservation. Although the Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, U.S.-based nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation’s program areas are welcome to submit letters of inquiry at any time. Visit the Foundation’s website for instructions on developing letters of inquiry.

Nat/Intl – Ford Foundation

The goals of the Ford Foundation are to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations worldwide that address the following social justice issues: Educational Opportunity and Scholarships; Democratic and Accountable Government; Economic Fairness; Freedom of Expression; Human Rights; Sustainable Development; Gender, Sexuality, and Reproductive Justice; and Metropolitan Opportunity. When assessing grant applications, the Foundation looks for long-term strategies, knowing that lasting social change requires decades of effort. Nonprofit organizations and international NGOs may submit online grant inquiries at any time. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn…