Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

MIssion/Giving Statement:  A catalyst for uniting people and organizations to make a difference through better oral health.

Grantmaking Program Areas:  Disaster Assistance Grant Program; Relief Grant Program; Samuel Harris Fund for Children's Detal Health Grants Program; Give Kids A Smile Grants

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Disaster Assistance Grant Program:  Provides financial assistance to dentists affected by devastation caused by natural disaster; like Hurricane Sandy.

Relief Grant Program:  Provide financial assistance to dentists and their dependents who, because of accidental injury, a medical condition, disability or advanced age, are unable to meet basic living expenses.

Samuel Harris Fund for Children's Detal Health Grants Program:  Grants of up to $5,000 each are offered to non-profit organizations and agencies that sponsor oral health instruction for mothers/caregivers to help reduce the incidence of early childhood caries.

Give Kids A Smile Grants: Dentists and other team members volunteer their time, and services, to provide screenings, treatments and education to children throughout the United States. Each year, approximately 450,000 children benefit from more than 1500 events, all because of the efforts of 40,000 or more  annual volunteers. See website http://www.ada.org/givekidsasmile.aspx for more information regarding the program.

Application Instructions:  Grant application instructions online.

Mission: To insure that we maintain our leadership position as a valued, responsible corporate citizen by enhancing the quality of life in our communities consistent with the company's business goals and objectives.

Grantmaking Program Areas: The Foundation only provides grants to qualified tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations in the United States, and registered charities in Canada and the United Kingdom. Also, the Foundation supports relief projects or causes the company deems important as they arise, such as natural disasters that affect our customers and employees.

Funding Restrictions: Foundation does not donate rentals or vehicles; nor does the Foundation support multi-year grants. As a rule; the Foundation does not fund ongoing operating or salary costs; or budget deficits of an organization. Also; the Foundation does not sponsor or make contributions to the following types of organizations or types of funding: individuals; churches; synagogues; and other houses of religious worship; political organizations; labor organizations; athletic teams; non-charitable organizations (according to IRS Codes); tuition; fees; memberships; dues; tickets; subscriptions; telethons; and beauty pageants.

Application Instructions: Contact your local Enterprise Representative or apply online at https://www.grantrequest.com/SID_739/?SA=SNA&FID=35009

Mission/Giving Statement: The main objective of the Angel Fire Community Foundation is to raise charitable funds to provide grants to non-profit organizations serving Angel Fire and the Moreno Valley.

Types of Funding/Funding Restrictions: The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit community-based organization for projects in the Moreno Valley communitites.  

Application Instructions: Grant application and instructions available online.

Notes: Past grants have gone to Shuter Library, Angel Fire EMTs and Fire Departments, Moreno Valley High School, ALMS (Always Loving Mankind Food Pantry), and Casting for Recovery.

Mission/Giving Statement:  The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) invests in clean energy technologies that strenthen the economy, protect the environment, and reduce dependence on foreign oil.

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:  EERE provides financing and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects for the home, business, industry, utilities, and government.  To find current funding opportunities, click on the Funding tab of their website.

Application Instructions: Each grant, when announced through www.grants.gov, will provide instructions for that particular grant. Typically you willl have 4-6 weeks to respond. Most federal discretionary grant applications can be filed electronically on www.grants.gov .  It is also recommended that you send a hard copy of your grant request by overnight mail to the grant officer listed on each grant announcement.  Please note, applications must include a Dun and Bradstreet Data Univeral Numbering System (DUNS) number and register with the Central Contractor's Registry (CCR).  It is suggested that this be completed at least 30 days in advance of the application due date.

Notes: The EERE website also has an option called "Find Grants and Financial Assistance" for more information and contacts for EERE financial opportunities.

Mission/Giving Statement:  Farmers commitment to good corporate citizenship includes improving the communities where customers, agents and employees live and work.

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:  Farmers reviews grant proposals by invitation only, and most grants are awarded to organizations that support education, safety, and civic related initiatives in the states where it does business. 

Notes:  Contact a local Farmers Insurance Agent.

Mission/Giving Statement: The BNSF Railway Foundation will support and improve the general welfare and quality of life in communities served by BNSF and in which our employees live, work and volunteer through various health and human service, educational, civic, youth and cultural projects.

Grantmaking Program Areas: Health & Human Services; Education; Civic; Youth; Culture

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations only.  Organizations must be on BNSF line or in BNSF service area.

Application Instructions: Grant application and instructions available online.

Notes: Best Method of Contact is email.

Mission/Giving Statement: To engage citizens of New Mexico of all ages and backgrounds in community based service to address the state's human, educational, environmental, public safety, health, housing, and other needs. To increase opportunities for civic engagement (volunteerism, community service, service learning, and civic participation).

Grantmaking Program Areas: Civic Engagement Activities

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions:  See individual grants for eligibility and restrictions.

Application Instructions: Grant application instructions are online and vary for each grant. 

Notes: Contact the New Mexico Commission for Community Volunteerism for additional information.

Mission/Giving Statement:  Cardinal Health is a Fortune 18 company that improves the cost-effectiveness of health care.  Cardinal Health and Cardinal Health Foundation support programs that improve healthcare efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness and that promote healthy and vibrant communities. 

Grantmaking Program Areas:  Essential to Healthcare; Essential to Wellness; Essential to Community  

Grantmaking Program Area Descriptions:

Essential to Healthcare:  Enhancing healthcare efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness and preventing abuse and misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Essential to Wellness:  Preventing the abuse and misuse of prescription medications, encouraging health literacy and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. 

Essential to Community:  Encouraging employee involvement, contributing to vibrant communities and supporting humanitarian relief. 

Type of Funding/Funding Restrictions:  List of restrictions available online.

Application Instructions:  Eligibility quiz and grant application available online.