To make your funding research more efficient and effective,
we have developed the following definitions for each
search area within Find-a-Funder, including the "Areas
of Interest" and "Types of Support" categories.
If you do a word search (Control+F or Command+F on your
keyboard), you will be able to determine where your area
of interest or type of support is most likely to be found
if that term is included in the definitions.
For example:
1. Hit Control F (Or Command F).
2. Type in “emergency services”
3. Click on “find next”and you will see that grantmakers who fund
local emergency services, including fire and police departments, are located
under "Safety Issues."
If you have any questions about these definitions, or how
to use them most effectively, just email Julie Kaufman, Director
of Research, at jkaufman@grantstation.com.
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Architecture – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
conservation programs;
educational programs; and,
research projects.
Art Education – Topics under this category include, but are
not limited to, arts education programs that target:
higher education;
K-12 education; and,
the community at large.
Art History – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
educational programs; and,
research projects.
Audience Development – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
programs that provide cultural opportunities for underserved populations;
and,
programs that strive to broaden, or diversify, the audience for the performing
arts or other types of art programs.
Crafts – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
craft exhibitions; and,
educational programs.
Dance – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
commissioning new work;
educational programs; and,
production support.
Ethnic/Cultural Awareness – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
ethnic art programs;
minority artists; and,
culture-specific programs.
Humanities – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
educational programs; and,
research projects.
Literary Arts – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
educational programs;
language arts; and,
literature and poetry programs.
Museums – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
art museums;
community museums;
history museums; and,
science and technology museums.
Music – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
commissioning new work;
educational programs; and,
production support.
Opera – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
commissioning new work;
educational programs; and,
production support.
Photography – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
educational programs; and,
photographic exhibitions.
Theater – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
commissioning new work;
educational programs; and,
production support.
Visual Arts – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
educational programs; and,
visual art exhibitions.
Arts/Culture/Humanities: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that focus on arts, culture, or humanities without listing a specific area
or that focus on areas not listed above.
Civic Affairs
Democracy/Citizenship – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
civic participation;
civil liberties;
civil society;
defending freedom;
election reform;
free enterprise/free market;
limited government;
responsible citizenship;
strengthening democracy; and,
voter registration/education.
Government Accountability – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
campaign finance reform;
effective governance; and,
government transparency.
Justice/Law – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
civil justice;
criminal justice;
international justice;
juvenile justice;
law enforcement;
legal reform;
legal rights;
legal services;
legislative affairs; and,
public interest law.
Leadership Development – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
grassroots leadership programs;
leadership awards;
programs for business/education leaders;
programs for community/civic leaders;
programs for minorities;
programs for women and girls; and,
programs for youth.
Local Government – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on
issues affecting local/municipal government.
Philanthropy – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
encouraging philanthropy/charitable giving;
philanthropic awards;
philanthropic research; and,
strengthening the philanthropic sector.
Public Policy – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
public policy addressing specific areas such as the environment, health,
children and youth, peace, social justice, international affairs, etc.;
public policy awards;
public policy development;
public policy internships/fellowships;
public policy reform; and,
public policy research.
Public Service/Volunteerism – Topics under this category include, but are
not limited to:
civic engagement;
community service programs;
encouraging volunteerism;
public service awards
public service research; and,
service-learning programs in K-12 schools and higher education institutions.
Civic Affairs: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on civic affairs without listing a specific area or that focus on areas not
listed within this category.
Community & Economic Development
Disaster Relief/Humanitarian Aid – Grantmaker
supports programs/organizations that focus on providing disaster relief and
humanitarian aid, locally, nationally, and/or internationally.
Employment/Job Training – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
career development;
employment awards;
employment research;
job creation;
job skills/employment training;
living wage employment;
welfare-to-work initiatives;
workforce development; and,
workplace equality/improvement.
Financial Literacy/Financial Services – Topics under this
category include, but are not limited to:
consumer education;
financial education;
financial/economic literacy; and,
financial services/planning.
Historic Preservation – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
conservation of cultural heritage resources/traditions;
historic preservation awards;
historic preservation study/research;
language preservation;
preservation of historic buildings/objects/sites;
preservation technology training; and,
restoration projects.
Housing – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
affordable housing;
fair housing;
green building/sustainable housing;
homeownership;
housing awards;
housing for seniors;
housing for the disabled;
housing research; and,
low- to moderate-income housing.
Labor Issues – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
fair labor laws;
labor/workplace organizing;
labor relations;
labor research;
low-wage workers;
migrant workers; and,
worker's rights.
Neighborhood Revitalization / Beautification – Topics under this category
include, but are not limited to:
community clean-up;
community improvement awards;
community planning;
community tree planting/gardening;
litter prevention;
neighborhood beautification/enhancement;
neighborhood business creation;
neighborhood organizing;
neighborhood revitalization/betterment; and,
safe neighborhoods.
Parks & Recreation – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
active lifestyle programs;
enhancement of open spaces;
greenways programs;
outdoor recreation programs;
playgrounds and play activities;
public parks and spaces;
recreation programs for specific populations, e.g. children, the disabled,
etc.; and,
summer and/or youth camps.
Rural Affairs – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
4-H programs;
agricultural cooperatives;
family farm programs;
rural development;
rural education; and,
programs targeting rural areas.
Safety Issues – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
boating safety;
child safety;
driving/traffic safety;
farm safety;
fire safety;
food safety;
homeland security/terrorism threat reduction;
local emergency services (police/fire);
public safety; and,
safe neighborhoods.
Small Business/Entrepreneurship – Topics under this category include, but
are not limited to:
business incubators;
business training/education;
entrepreneurial education;
grants, fellowships, and scholarships for individuals;
microenterprise/microcredit development; and,
small business development.
Sports – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
specific sports, such as baseball, football, basketball, soccer, biking,
boating, sport fishing, golf, climbing, running, etc.;
sports medicine;
sports/athletic programs for the disabled;
sports/athletic programs for the underserved; and,
youth sports programs/camps.
Sustainable Development – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
green building/sustainable housing;
sustainable agriculture;
sustainable communities;
sustainable economic development;
sustainable energy development;
sustainable environment;
sustainable forestry; and,
sustainable resource development.
Transportation – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
alternative transportation;
aviation;
marine transportation;
public transportation/mass transit;
railways;
transportation policy and planning; and,
transportation safety.
Urban Development – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on community and economic development in urban areas.
Community Development: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that focus on community development without listing a specific area or that
focus on areas not listed within this category.
Economic Development: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that focus on economic development without listing a specific area or that
focus on areas not listed within this category.
Education
Adult/Continuing – Topics under this category
include, but are not limited to:
adult education programs;
adult literacy programs;
continuing education programs; and,
GED preparation.
After-School Programs – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
after-school programs;
mentoring programs;
summer enrichment programs; and,
tutoring programs.
Bicultural/Bilingual – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
bilingual programs;
cultural exchanges;
English as a Second Language (ESL);
foreign language programs;
international studies;
language preservation; and,
culture-specific educational programs.
Curriculum Development – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
advancement of basic curriculum;
awards for curriculum development;
curriculum development projects; and,
curriculum enrichment/innovation efforts.
Early Childhood/Childcare – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
childcare/daycare;
early childhood development;
early childhood education policy/research;
preschool programs; and,
school-readiness.
Education Reform – Topics under this category include, but
are not limited to:
education policy development;
higher education reform;
K-12 education reform; and,
systemic education reform.
Elementary/Secondary – Grantmaker supports elementary/secondary schools, programs,
teachers, and nonprofit organizations that focus on issues related to elementary/secondary
education.
Health/Physical Education – Grantmaker supports nonprofit organizations and
educational institutions, including elementary/secondary schools and higher
education institutions that focus on physical education and/or health education.
Higher Education – Grantmaker supports public and/or private higher education
institutions and nonprofit organizations that focus on higher education issues.
Higher education awards, fellowships, and scholarships for individuals are
included in this category.
Libraries – Grantmaker supports libraries and programs and projects administered
by libraries. Awards, fellowships, and scholarships for librarians are also
included in this category.
Literacy – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
early literacy development;
family literacy programs;
literacy programs for adults;
literacy programs for children;
programs encouraging reading;
reading skills programs; and,
reading material donations.
Private Education – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
technology/computer integration for K-12 schools; and,
technology literacy programs.
Special Education – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
programs for autistic children;
programs for developmentally or physically challenged students;
programs for gifted students;
programs for students with learning disabilities; and,
programs for students with special needs.
Teacher/Faculty Development – Topics under this category include, but are
not limited to:
higher education faculty development programs, workshops, seminars, etc.;
K-12 teacher development programs, workshops, seminars, etc.; and,
teacher training programs at colleges and universities;
Vocational – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
vocational programs at K-12 schools;
vocational/trade schools; and,
vocational training programs.
Education: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on education without listing a specific area or that focus on areas not listed
within this category.
Environment & Animals
Air/Water Quality – Topics under this category include, but
are not limited to:
air quality;
greenhouse gas reduction;
water conservation;
water quality;
water resource management/conservation; and,
water sanitation/safe water.
Animal Welfare – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
alternatives to animal testing/humane care of laboratory animals;
animal abuse and cruelty prevention;
animal-assisted therapy;
animal shelter programs;
animal protection/welfare;
canine service programs;
cat and dog care programs;
companion animal programs;
humane societies;
humane treatment of farm/food animals;
no-kill philosophy programs;
pet adoption programs;
spay/neuter programs; and,
veterinary programs.
Biodiversity – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
biodiversity conservation;
ecological studies/research;
ecosystem management/preservation; and,
habitat protection.
Endangered Species – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on endangered species, including any plant or animal species whose ability
to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized.
Energy – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
alternative energy sources, including biofuels;
energy conservation/efficiency;
energy policy reform; and,
sustainable/renewable energy development.
Environmental Education – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
children/youth environmental education;
college/university environmental education;
community/public environmental education;
environmental conservation training;
environmental literacy;
environmental sciences/research;
K-12 environmental education; and,
outdoor education.
Environmental Justice – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
environmental contamination/brownfields cleanup;
environmental effects on health;
environmental laws/policy reform; and,
environmental risks in low-income communities.
Forest Issues – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
community/urban forestry;
forest protection/reforestation;
forestry sciences/research;
old growth forest protection;
rainforest preservation;
sustainable forestry;
timber industry/forest product issues; and,
tree planting programs.
Global Warming – Topics under this category include, but
are not limited to:
climate change;
global warming; and,
greenhouse gas reduction.
Land Protection – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
ecosystem/habitat protection;
land conservation;
land acquisition; and,
open space preservation.
Land Use Planning – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on land use planning and/or land management in both rural and urban areas.
Marine Issues – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
aquatic/underwater education;
coral reef protection;
fisheries issues;
marine life conservation;
marine sciences/research; and,
ocean/coastal habitat preservation.
Natural Resources – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
Recycling – Funder supports programs/organizations that focus on recycling,
including electronics, industrial materials, household products (bottles/cans),
etc.
Toxics/Wastes – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
Trails – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
bicycle trails;
greenway development;
trails in local communities; and,
trails in wilderness areas.
Watershed Protection – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
freshwater ecosystem conservation;
preservation of rivers, streams, estuaries, and lakes; and,
watershed protection/restoration.
Wetlands – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on wetland
(swamps, bogs, fens, marshes, estuaries, etc.) protection.
Wilderness – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on wilderness/wild
lands protection.
Wildlife Conservation – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
threatened predator protection;
wildlife management;
wildlife/wildlife habitat protection; and,
wildlife sciences/research.
Zoos – Grantmaker supports zoos and/or aquariums, and related programs.
Environment/Animals: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that focus on the environment or animals without listing a specific area, or
that focus on areas not listed within this category.
Health
Emergency Services – Topics under this category
include, but are not limited to:
ambulance services;
emergency medical services;
emergency medicine research; and,
trauma healthcare issues.
Healthcare Delivery – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
access to healthcare;
disparities in healthcare;
healthcare delivery for specific populations, e.g. children, the elderly,
the disabled, gays and lesbians, migrant workers, etc.
healthcare quality/improvement;
healthcare research;
healthcare worker issues;
healthcare for the uninsured/underinsured;
Medicare/Medicaid issues; and,
patient services/treatment.
Healthcare Reform – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
bioethics/biomedical advancements;
healthcare policy; and,
healthcare reform.
Hospice – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
end-of-life care;
hospice organizations; and,
palliative care.
Hospitals/Clinics – Grantmaker supports hospitals, clinics, and/or other health
facilities.
Medical Research – Grantmaker supports medical research, including awards,
grants, fellowships, and scholarships for individuals.
Mental Health – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
counseling services;
mental health training;
mental health treatment/therapy;
mental illness prevention;
mental health research;
mind/body connection;
psychiatric/psychological issues;
specific mental disorders, e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism,
depression, dementia, etc.;
self-esteem issues; and,
suicide prevention.
Nutrition – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
nutritional research;
healthy diets/eating;
malnutrition; and,
nutrition education.
Physical Fitness/Obesity Prevention – Topics under this category
include, but are not limited to:
active lifestyle programs;
obesity prevention; and,
physical fitness.
Prevention/Education/Public Health – Topics under this category include, but
are not limited to:
disease prevention programs;
global health issues;
health advocacy/promotion;
health awareness/education;
health literacy;
immunization programs;
public health;
vision and dental health; and,
wellness programs.
Professional Education – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
health professional training;
health science education;
medical education; and,
physician/nurse education.
Reproductive Health/Family Planning – Topics under this category include,
but are not limited to:
family planning programs;
prenatal/maternal care;
reproductive health services;
reproductive rights/freedom;
sex education; and,
teen pregnancy prevention.
Rural Health Issues – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on health issues in rural areas.
Substance Abuse – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
alcohol and drug abuse prevention/treatment;
drug policy reform;
tobacco cessation/anti-smoking programs;
second-hand smoke issues; and,
substance abuse research.
Telemedicine – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on healthcare
delivery through the use of telecommunications technologies.
Health: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on
health without listing a specific area or that focus on areas not listed within
this category.
Health: Diseases
AIDS/HIV – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that
focus on AIDS/HIV research, prevention, and/or treatment.
Alzheimer's – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on Alzheimer's
Disease research, prevention, and/or treatment.
Cancer – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on cancer research,
prevention, and/or treatment.
Diabetes – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on diabetes
research, prevention, and/or treatment.
Heart Disease – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on heart
disease/cardiac research, prevention, and/or treatment.
Disease: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on
the research, prevention, and/or treatment of diseases without listing a specific
disease or that focus on diseases not listed within this category.
International Issues
Please note that if you are looking for grantmakers that provide funding to
nonprofits based in the U.S. that provide services internationally, you should
click on International: General listed below under the International Issues
category. By selecting International: General you will retrieve all of the
U.S.-based grantmakers giving internationally included in the database. If
you combine International: General with an issue, such as Children/Youth, you
will find those grantmakers that give internationally and provide funding for
children and youth services.
Community & Economic Development – Grantmaker supports organizations/programs
that focus on community and/or economic development internationally, primarily
in developing countries.
Human Rights – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on human
rights at the international level.
International Affairs – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on international affairs, typically at the governmental or academic level.
Peace/Security – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
arms control programs;
combating terrorism;
conflict resolution;
global security issues;
international peace;
Israeli/Palestinian conflict;
nonviolence movements; and,
nuclear/biological weapon reduction.
Population Issues – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on population control issues at the international level.
International Issues: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that address international issues without listing a specific area, or that
focus on areas not listed within this category. This category also includes
grantmakers that support programs/organizations located outside the United
States .
Media
Film/Video – Grantmaker supports organizations/individuals
that focus on film/video issues, or request funding for film/video projects.
Internet – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on Internet
programs, services and/or access.
Publishing – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
book/periodical publication;
freedom of the press; and,
journalism/newspaper issues.
Radio – Grantmaker supports public broadcasting/nonprofit radio stations,
radio programming, or other radio issues.
Television – Grantmaker supports public broadcasting/nonprofit television
stations, television programming, or other television issues.
Media: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on
media without listing a specific area or that focus on areas not listed within
this category.
Religion & Ethics
Christian – Grantmaker supports Christian
programs/organizations or programs that focus on issues of importance to the
Christian community.
Eastern Religions – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on a specific Eastern religion or Eastern religious philosophy in general.
Interfaith – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that address issues
of importance to the religious community in general and/or that strive to create
harmony among different religions.
Jewish – Grantmaker supports Jewish programs/organizations or programs that
focus on issues of importance to the Jewish community.
Philosophy/Ethics – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on some aspect of philosophy or ethics, including educational programs.
Religion & Ethics: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that focus on religion or ethics without listing a specific area or that focus
on areas not listed within this category.
Sciences & Social Sciences
Agriculture/Horticulture – Topics under this
category include, but are not limited to:
4-H programs;
agricultural cooperatives;
agricultural education;
botanical gardens;
family farm programs;
farm worker issues;
food production and distribution;
gardening programs;
horticultural education;
organic farming/gardening; and,
sustainable agriculture.
Economics/Business – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
accounting issues/education;
business issues/education;
economic issues/education;
financial/market research;
international trade issues; and,
private enterprise.
History – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
cultural heritage;
historical research/studies;
historical societies; and,
history issues/education.
Life/Environmental/Earth Sciences – Topics under this category
include, but are not limited to:
biology;
ecology;
evolution; and,
geosciences.
Physical Sciences – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
astronomy;
chemistry;
material science; and,
physics.
Social/Behavioral Sciences – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
anthropology;
political science;
psychology; and,
sociology.
Technology – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus on technology-related
issues. This category also includes grantmakers that provide technology services
and equipment to nonprofit organizations.
Sciences/Social Sciences: General – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that focus on sciences or social sciences without listing a specific area or
that focus on areas not listed within this category.
Social Services & Issues
Civil Rights – Topics under this category
include, but are not limited to:
civil liberties;
human rights issues in the U.S. ;
elimination of censorship;
first amendment rights/freedom of speech;
rights for specific groups (ethnic, workers, immigrants, etc.); and,
rights of conscience.
Community Organizing – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
Conflict Resolution – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that focus
on conflict resolution or reconciliation efforts at the local, regional, national,
or international level.
Crime/Violence Prevention – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
anti-crime programs;
gang prevention;
gun control issues;
nonviolence efforts;
victim/survivor issues; and,
youth crime/juvenile delinquency prevention.
Note: Domestic violence is a separate category under Social Services & Issues
.
Crisis Intervention – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
children and families in crisis;
emergency assistance;
intervention programs;
rape crisis centers; and,
suicide prevention.
Death/Bereavement – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
bereavement programs; and,
end-of-life issues.
Domestic Violence/Child Abuse – Topics under this category include, but are
not limited to:
child abuse treatment and prevention;
elder abuse treatment and prevention;
domestic/family violence treatment and prevention;
shelters for battered women/children; and,
violence against women issues.
Economic Justice – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
economic equality for women, minorities, or other disadvantaged groups;
fair/living wages; and,
trade equity.
Family – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
adoption programs;
family services;
foster care issues;
parenting programs; and,
strengthening families.
Hunger/Homeless – Topics under this category include, but are not limited
to:
food banks/food distribution;
homeless shelters;
hunger relief;
programs for the homeless;
solutions to hunger;
preventing homelessness; and,
transitional housing.
Poverty – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
economically disadvantaged populations;
low-income issues;
poverty alleviation;
poverty policy/research; and,
the poor/underprivileged.
Prison Reform – Topics under this category include, but are not limited to:
alternatives to incarceration;
death penalty reform;
ex-offender programs;
prison inmate programs;
prison system reform;
recidivism reduction; and,
sentencing reform.
Race Relations/Diversity – Topics under this category include, but are not
limited to:
relationships between ethnic, cultural, racial, religious, and/or other
groups; and,
tolerance programs.
Social Change – Funder supports programs/organizations that focus on social
change, including programs that focus on the root causes of social problems
and that advocate for systemic reform.
Social Justice – Funder supports programs/organizations that focus on social
justice, including programs that focus on oppression, injustice, etc.
Social Services: General – Funder supports programs/organizations that focus
on social services/human services without listing a specific area or that focus
on areas not listed within this category.
Social Issues: General – Funder supports programs/organizations that focus
on social issues without listing a specific area or that focus on areas not
listed within this category.
Targeted Populations
African Americans – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, African Americans.
Alaska Natives – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, Alaska Natives.
Asian/Pacific Islanders – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, Asians or Pacific
Islanders, including Native Hawaiians.
Children/Youth – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, children and
youth. Programs for at-risk youth are included in this category.
Disabled – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that
provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, people with physical,
mental, and/or learning disabilities.
Gays/Lesbians – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, the gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and/or transgendered community.
Hispanics – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that
provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, Hispanics/Latinos.
Immigrants/Refugees – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, immigrants and/or
refugees.
Minorities – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that
provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, minorities.
Native Americans – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, Native Americans.
Seniors/Aging – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations
that provide services to, or focus on issues of importance to, the elderly/seniors.
Programs that address other aging issues are also included in this category.
Veterans/Military Affairs – Grantmaker
supports programs/organizations that provide services to, or focus on issues
of importance to, veterans, military personnel, and/or military families. Programs
that address military policy/affairs are also included in this category.
Women – Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that provide
services to, or focus on issues of importance to, women and/or girls.
Targeted Populations: General: Grantmaker supports programs/organizations that
focus on targeted populations without listing a specific area or that focus
on areas not listed within this category.
Types of Support
Advocacy – Grantmaker provides support for
organizations that advocate for specific issues, such as children, social change,
civil rights, etc.
Awards/Prizes – Grantmaker provides awards and/or prizes to
encourage efforts or reward achievement.
Building Funds – Grantmaker provides support for building/construction
projects (bricks and mortar), renovation projects, and/or capital campaigns.
Capacity Building – Grantmaker
provides support for the development of an organization's core skills and capabilities,
such as leadership, management, and fundraising, in order to build the organization's
effectiveness and sustainability.
Cause-Related Marketing – As opposed to an outright philanthropic
donation, cause-related marketing allows a company to market its charitable
causes to key stakeholders and develop creative financial relationships with
nonprofits.
Challenge Grants – Grantmaker provides grants dependent on
grantees raising additional funds from other sources.
Collaborations/Coalitions – Grantmaker provides support to
coalitions of organizations that address issues collaboratively.
Computers/Software – Grantmaker provides funds for the purchase
of computers/software and/or provides computer/software donations.
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops – Grantmaker provide support
for participation in and/or the development of conferences/seminars/workshops.
Emergency Funds – Grantmaker provides support for the emergency
and/or unanticipated needs of organizations outside the general funding cycle.
Endowment – Grantmaker provides contributions to endowment
funds that are invested in order to provide ongoing support for an organization.
Equipment – Grantmaker provides funds for the purchase of
equipment, office furnishings, etc. and/or provides equipment/office furnishing
donations.
Fellowships – Grantmaker administers fellowship programs,
and/or provides support for the development of fellowship programs.
For-profit Organizations – Grantmaker provides support to for-profit organizations.
General Support – Grantmaker provides support for organizations
without stipulating a specific use of the funds. This support type is also
known as operating support or unrestricted grants.
Grassroots – Grantmaker provides support for efforts and/or
organizations that work at the local/community level.
Individuals – Grantmaker provides support to individuals,
including scholarships, fellowships, awards, etc.
Infrastructure – Grantmaker provides support for community
infrastructure improvement, including road construction, development of utility
services, etc.
In-kind – Grantmaker provides donations of goods (i.e. office
equipment and furnishing) and/or services (i.e. the loan of staff and office
space) rather than monetary grants.
Internships – Grantmaker administers internship programs,
and/or provides support for the development of internship programs.
Land/Property Acquisition – Grantmaker provides support for
the purchase of land, real estate, and/or other major items, such as vehicles.
Loans/PRIs – Grantmaker provides loans or PRIs (program-related
investments) to organizations, typically with very low interest rates, or interest-free.
Matching – Grantmaker provides grants that require matching
funds from the grantee organization or another funder.
Product Donation – Grantmaker donates products, typically
provided by corporate giving programs or corporate foundations.
Project Planning – Grantmaker provides support for the planning
phase of special projects or programs.
Project/Program Support – Grantmaker provides support for
special projects and programs rather than for the general operations of organizations.
Research – Grantmaker provides support for research projects,
including support to research institutions/higher education institutions and/or
direct support to individuals.
Residencies – Grantmaker administers residency programs, and/or
provides support for the development of residency programs.
Scholarships – Grantmaker administers scholarship programs,
and/or provides support for the development of scholarship programs.
Seed Money – Grantmaker provides support for the start-up
phase of special projects and programs, including support for pilot programs.
Technical Assistance – Grantmaker provides services including
consulting on staff development, fundraising, grantwriting, etc. intended to
help organizations improve their operations and programs.
Training Programs – Grantmaker provides funds for the development
of training programs, and/or offers training programs directly.
Travel Expenses – Grantmaker provides funds for travel expenses,
or provides in-kind travel donations, i.e. airline ticket donations.
