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Private or Corporate Funding

Organization Name

BP Amoco Foundation, Inc.

Purpose and Activities

Grants awarded for higher and precollege education, primarily in science and engineering, and for community organizations in BP Amoco communities. Limited programs in culture and art, and public interest research. Some support also for employee and retiree volunteer programs, and an employee/retiree educational matching gift program.

Related Fields of Interest

Community development, Environment, natural resources, Science

Geographical Interests

Argentina, Mexico, Azerbaijan, Oman, China, Poland, Colombia, Romania, Ecuador, Russia, Egypt, Taiwan, Indonesia, Trinidad, Korea, Tobago, Malaysia

Types of Support Building/renovation, Capital campaigns, Continuing support, Emergency funds, Employee matching gifts, Employee-related scholarships, Equipment, Fellowships, General/operating support, In-kind gifts, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Scholarship funds, Seed money, Technical assistance.

Restrictions International giving in areas where BP Amoco operates. No support for religious, fraternal, political, social, or athletic organizations; generally, no support for organizations already receiving operating support through the United Way. No grants to individuals (except for employee-related scholarships), or for endowment funds, medical research, publications, or conferences.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/98Assets: $69,303,317Grant Giving: $18,506,108 for 2,056 grantsGrant range: $500 - $1,000,000Grant Average: $500-$20,000

Deadlines Before Sept. for the following yearBoard Meeting Dates

Apr., July, and Nov.

Contact Paula A. Banks, Pres.Address 200 E. Randolph Dr.

Chicago, IL 60601Phone (312) 856-6305Fax Number (312) 616-0826Email Address [email protected] info Application form not required. Initial approach: Letter or proposal

Copies of proposal: 1Website http://www.bpamoco.com/_nav/world.htm

http://www.bpamoco.com/_nav/world.htm

mailto:[email protected]

Organization type Company-sponsored foundationNotes Due to the merger of Amoco with British Petroleum, the foundation

is undergoing a review of its contributions program and is currently not accepting new proposals. However, the foundation may continue its contributions program in the near future.

Organization Name

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation


To support efforts that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society in the areas of civil society, the environment, and poverty. The foundation makes grants for a variety of purposes within these program areas, including: philanthropy and voluntarism; assisting emerging civil societies in Central/Eastern Europe, Russia and South Africa; conservation of fresh water ecosystems in North America; reform of international finance and trade; improving the outcome for children, youth and families at risk of persistent poverty; education and neighborhood and economic development.


Environment, natural resources, Environment, pollution control, Urban/community development


Eastern Europe, Europe, Latin America, Russia, South Africa

Types of Support Conferences/seminars, Continuing support, Employee matching gifts, General/operating support, Matching/challenge support, Program development, Program evaluation, Publication, Research, Seed money, Technical assistance.

Restrictions Giving nationally and to emerging countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and South Africa. No support for religious organizations for religious purposes. No grants to individuals, or generally for building or endowment funds, research, scholarships

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/99Assets: $3,227,653,816Grant Giving: $113,645,103 for 848grantsGrant range: $4,537 - $4,925,300Grant Average: $15,000 - $250,000

Deadlines None; grants are determined by Sept. 1of any given year

Board Meeting Dates

Mar., June, Sept., and Dec.

Contact N/AAddress Office of Proposal Entry

1200 Mott Foundation Bldg.Flint, MI 48502-1851

Phone (810) 238-5651Fax Number (810) 766-1753Email Address [email protected] info Application form not required. Initial approach: Letter of inquiry


or proposal Copies of proposal: 1Website http://www.mott.orgOrganization type Independent foundationNotes Publication Hotline: (800) 645-1766Organization Name

Compton Foundation, Inc.


To coordinate the family giving tocommunity, national, and international programs in areas of its special interests, including peace and world order, population, and the environment. Other concerns include equal education opportunity, community welfare, and culture and the environment


Environment, natural resources, Population studies


Central America, Mexico,Sub-Saharan Africa

Types of Support Consulting services, Continuing support, Fellowships, General/operating support, Land acquisition, Matching/challenge support, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Research.

Restrictions Giving on an international basis to U.S. based organizations for projects in Mexico, Central America, and Sub-Saharan Africa and on a national basis for programs in peace and population and the environment. No grants to individuals, or for capital or building funds, no loans (except for program related investments).

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/98Assets: $108,764,621Grant Giving: $7,544,443 for 517

grantsGrant range: $1,000 - $600,000Grant average: $5,000-$50,000

Deadlines Feb. 15 and Sept. 15Board Meeting Dates

May and Dec

Contact Edith T. Eddy, Exec. Dir.Address 545 Middlefield Rd., Ste. 178

Menlo Park, CA 94025Phone (650) 328-0101Fax Number (650) 328-0171Email Address http://www.comptonfoundation.orgApplication info Proposals submitted by FAX or E-mail not accepted. Application

form not required. Initial approach: Brief 3- to4-page proposal Copies of proposal: 1Along with proposal, please send a

Proposal Outline Form. See website for additional information.Website http://www.comptonfoundation.orgOrganization type Independent foundation

http://www.comptonfoundation.org/

http://www.comptonfoundation.org/

http://www.mott.org/

Notes The Foundation does a small amount ofinternational funding to U.S.-based organizations for projects in Mexico, Central America, and sub-Saharan Africa, only for the following kinds of activities: - collaboration between U.S. andnon-U.S. NGO's; - sharing knowledge and expertise;- capacity building and training;- transfer of technology andinformation exchange.

Organization Name

Conservation, Food and Health Foundation, Inc.


Giving limited to projects of benefit tothe Third World.


Agriculture/food, Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection, Developing countries, Environment, natural resources


Developing countries

Types of Support Program development, Research, Seed money, Technical assistance.Restrictions Giving limited to benefit Third World countries. No support for

famine, emergency relief, or for overhead expenses of large institutions. No grants to individuals (except for research efforts sponsored by organizations and institutions), or for building or land purchase, endowments, fundraising activities, or general operating support.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 06/30/98Assets: $6,430,785Grant Giving: $605,900 for 53grantsGrant range:$5,000 - $19,750Grant average: $5,000-$15,000

Deadlines Nov. 1 and May 1 for concept papers;Feb. 1 and Aug. 1 for invited proposals

Board Meeting Dates

Apr. and Oct

Contact Prentice ZinnAddress c/o Grant Mgmt. Assocs

77 Summer St., 8th Fl.Boston, MA 02110

Phone (617) 426-7172Fax Number (617) 426-5441Email Address [email protected] info Application form required.

Initial approach: Letter of inquiryor concept paper


Copies of proposal: 5Website http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/cf&hf/Organization type Independent foundation.Notes To further assist the applicant

community in understanding the priorities of the Foundation's giving program, we note that the Foundation: - concentrates its grantmaking onresearch, technical assistance and training projects of benefit to the Third World;- favors grants for pilot projectsand special programs that have a potential for replication; - prefers to support projects thatemploy and/or train personnel from the developing world; and- favors researchconcerning problems of importance to the developing world.

Organization Name

David and Lucile Packard Foundation


The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the following broad program areas: Science; Children, Families, and Communities; Population; Conservation; Arts; Organizational Effectiveness; and Philanthropy. National and international grants are provided, with a special focus on the local northern California counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey


Community development, Environment, natural resources, Marine science, Population studies, Urban/community development


Africa, China, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines

Types of Support Capital campaigns, Conferences/seminars, Consulting services, Continuing support, Emergency funds, Employee matching gifts, Equipment, Fellowships, General/operating support, Internship funds, Land acquisition, Matching/challenge support, Professorships, Program development, Program evaluation, Program-related investments/loans, Research, Scholarship funds, Seed money, Technical assistance.

Restrictions National and international giving forpopulation and the environment. No support for religious purposes. No grants to individuals.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/99Assets: $13,144,241,646Grant Giving: $391,534,914 for2,002 grantsGrant range: $1,000 - $31,353,087Grant Average: N/A

Deadlines Mar. 15, June 15, Sept. 15, and Dec. 15Board Meeting Dates

Mar., June, Sept., and Dec.

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Contact Prog. Off. of area of interestAddress 300 2nd St., Ste. 200

Los Altos, CA 94022Phone (650) 948-7658Fax Number N/AEmail Address N/AApplication info Application form not required. Initial approach: Proposal or 2- to

3-page letter of inquiryCopies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.packfound.orgOrganization type Independent foundation.Notes N/AOrganization Name

Dow Corning Foundation


Our areas of funding are targeted in the broad categories of education, environment, and community vitality. We want our contributions to impact the broadest segment of people possible and have a long-term benefit.


Environment, natural resources


National, international

Types of Support N/ARestrictions No grants to individuals, veterans or political groups. No grants to

religious groups for sectarian purposes. No grants for conferences, travel costs of groups, dinners, fund-raising events or public advertisements. No scholarships are available from the Dow Corning Foundation. No grants or pledges are made on behalf of Dow Corning Corporation for business purposes.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: N/AAssets: N/AGrant Giving: N/AGrant range: $10,000 +Grant average: N/A

Deadlines N/ABoard Meeting Dates

Quarterly

Contact (Through website)Address N/APhone N/AFax Number N/AEmail Address N/AApplication info Guidelines are distributed as requested. Applications are

distributed if the proposed project falls within the stated guidelines. Completed applications are evaluated by the executive director, who

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makes a recommendation to the entire board. See website for additional information.

Website http://www.dowcorning.com/fs.pl?id=8469Organization type N/ANotes Environment: Specific Areas of Interest, Research in air or water

quality improvement, recycling. Wetlands preservation and wildlife habitat conservation programs with cooperative community support

Organization Name

DuPont Corporate Giving Program


DuPont's contributions program is committed to improving the quality of life and enhancing the vitality of communities in which the company has a major business presence. Its mission is to integrate such activities on a global scale with DuPont's overall goals and objectives. All contributions, therefore, must serve to maintain institutions and services which impact DuPont and its employees, the local community, and society in general. Main areas of support are education and the environment. In addition, DuPont provides considerable support to the arts, health and human services organizations, and community and civic activities in communities where substantial company operations are located.


Community development, EconomicsEngineering/technology, Environment, Health organizations, Public policy, research, Science, Urban/community development


Argentina, Indonesia, Australia, Korea, Belgium, Mexico, Brazil, Singapore, Colombia, Venezuela,

Types of Support Capital campaigns, Continuing support,Donated equipment, Donated products, Emergency funds, Fellowships, General/operating support, Program development, Research, Scholarship funds, Seed money.

Restrictions Giving on an international basis in areas of company operations, including in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and Venezuela; giving also to regional and national organizations. No support for sectarian religious groups, fraternal organizations, veterans' groups, political organizations or campaigns, or disease-specific organizations. No grants to individuals, or for endowments, student loans, surplus equipment, or advertising; generally no operating funds.

Financial Info N/ADeadlines Major requests should be received by

Aug.Board Meeting Dates

Corporate Committee meets in May and Oct.;major grants considered at annual budget

Contact Scott Nelson, Mgr., Contribs. and Community AffairsAddress Committee on Contributions and Memberships

http://www.dowcorning.com/fs.pl?id=8469

DuPont External Affairs 1007 Market StreetWilmington, DE 19898

Phone (302) 774-2036Fax Number N/AEmail Address N/AApplication info Projects should be addressed to nearest company site. Application

form not required. Initial approach: Letter or proposal with cover letter; send request to headquarters or nearest company facility.

Website http://www.dupont.com/corp/philanthropy.htmlOrganization type Corporate giving program.Notes N/APurpose and Activities

Exxon Corporation Contributions Program


Exxon favors making grants that relate to the conduct of U.S. business in general and the conduct of the petroleum and chemical industries in particular. As a corporate citizen and as an employer, the company is very concerned about social and economic conditions in the areas where its employees live and work. Exxon, therefore, looks for ways to enhance the quality of life in communities where it has a significant presence. Philanthropic giving is concentrated toward the environment, public information and policy research, education, health, civic and community serviceorganizations, minority and women-oriented service organizations, and the arts, museums, and historical associations.


Community development, Environment, P ublic policy, Research

Types of Support Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle EastRestrictions Employee matching gifts, Employee

volunteer services, Fellowships, General/operating support, In-kind gifts, Scholarship funds, Scholarships--to individuals, Sponsorships.

Financial Info Giving on an international basis in areas of company operations, particularly in Africa, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, the Far East, Latin America, and the Middle East; giving also to national organizations. No support for political or religious organizations or United Way-supported organizations; lowpriority for disease-specific organizations. No grants to individuals (except for scholarships), or for endowments.

Deadlines Fiscal Date: 12/31/97Board Meeting Dates

Assets: $11,951,711

Contact Grant Giving: $34,659,344 for grantsAddress Grant range: $100 - $1,000,000Phone Grant average: $500-$50,000Fax Number NoneEmail Address N/A

http://www.dupont.com/corp/philanthropy.html

Application info Edward F. Ahnert, Mgr., Contribs., orLily Whaley, Advisor, Contribs

Website c/o Corp. Contribs5959 Las Colinas Blvd.Irving, TX 75039-2298

Organization type (972) 444-1000Notes (972) 444-1405Email Address N/AApplication info Proposals should be no longer than 4 pages in length. Requests may

be forwarded by the company to other Exxon locations when appropriate. Application form not required. Initial approach: Proposal to headquarters

Website http://www.exxonmobil.com/communityOrganization type Corporate giving program.Notes Environment: Grants go primarily to organizations that are national

in scope. Priorities are studying and conserving endangered species and habitats, fostering scientific research on important environmental issues, and encouraging informed public discussion of sound environmental policy alternatives. At the local level, our contributions are limited to geographic areas where we havesignificant facilities or large concentrations of employees. Grants at the local level include nature preservation and environmental education activities.

Organization Name

Ford Foundation


The foundation's mission is to serve as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Its goals are to: strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement.


Agriculture, Community development, Environment, International affairs, International economic development, Population studies, Rural development


Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Russia, Southeast Asia

Types of Support Conferences/seminars, Consulting services, Continuing support, Curriculum development, Endowments, Exchange programs, Fellowships, General/operating support, Grants to individuals, Internship funds, Matching/challenge support, Professorships, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Publication, Research, Seed money

Restrictions Giving on an international basis, including the U.S., Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Russia, Latin America and the Caribbean. No support for programs for which substantial support from government or other sources is readily available, or for religious sectarian activities as such. No grants for routine operating costs, construction or maintenance of buildings, or undergraduate

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scholarships; graduate fellowships generally channeled through grants to universities or other organizations

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 09/30/99Assets: $11,938,709,000Grant Giving: $511,825,000 forgrantsGrant range: N/AGrant average: N/A

Deadlines NoneBoard Meeting Dates

Jan., June, and Sept.

Contact Barron M. Tenny, SecyAddress 320 E. 43rd St.

New York, NY 10017Phone (212) 573-5000Fax Number N/AEmail Address N/AApplication info Foreign applicants should contact foundation for addresses of its

overseas offices, through which they must apply. Application form not required. Prospective applicants are advised to obtain a copy of "Current Interests of the Ford Foundation".Initial approach: Letter, proposal, or telephone

Website http://www.fordfound.orgOrganization type Independent foundationNotes N/AOrganization Name

Ford Motor Company Corporate Giving Program


Makes contributions of land, buildings,equipment, and in-house services. Gives to colleges and

universities for specificresearch projects.


Environment, International affairs, Medical research, Science


Asia, Europe, Mexico, South America

Types of Support Building/renovation, Donated equipment,Donated land, Donated products, General/operating support, Sponsorships, Technical assistance, Use of facilities.

Restrictions Giving on an international basis in areas of company operations, including in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe, Mexico, and South America. No grants to individuals, or for capital funds or endowments.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/97Assets: $11,951,711Grant Giving: $10,598,050 for 630 grants

http://www.fordfound.org/

Grant range: $100 - $250,000Grant average: $100 - $5,000


N/A

Contact Gary L. Nielsen, V.P. and Exec. DirAddress The American Rd

P.O. Box 1899, Rm. 949Dearborn, MI 48121-1899

Phone (888) 313-0102Fax Number (313) 337-6680Email Address N/AApplication info Application form not required.

Applicants should submit the following:1) detailed description of projectand amount of funding requested2) copy of current year'sorganizational budget and/or project budget3) listing of additional sourcesand amount of support4) copy of most recent annualreport/audited financial statement/990 5) copy of IRS Determination LetterInitial approach: Letter of inquiryto headquartersCopies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.ford.comOrganization type Corporate giving programNotes N/AOrganization Name

International Foundation, The


Giving to help people of developing nationsin their endeavors to solve some of their problems, to attain a better

standard of living, and to obtain a reasonable degree of self-sufficiency. Grants are made in general areas: 1) Agriculture: research and production, 2) Health: medical, nutrition, and water, 3) Education: formal at all levels research, 4) Social Development: cultural, economic, community, and entrepreneurial activity, and some aid to refugees, and grants for population planning are given, and 5) Environment


Agriculture, Environment, natural resources,International economic development, Marine science, Rural development, Science, Urban/community development


Caribbean, Latin America, Middle East, Oceania, Philippines, Southern Africa

Types of Support Building/renovation, Emergency funds,

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Equipment, Program development, Publication, Seed money.Restrictions Giving primarily in Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, the Middle

East, the Philippines, the South Pacific, and Southern Africa through U.S.-based philanthropies. No grants to individuals, or for endowment funds, operating budgets, scholarships, fellowships, matching gifts, video productions, or conferences; no loans.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/97Assets: $32,993,416Grant Giving: $1,000,200 for 69grantsGrant range: $5,000 - $38,000Grant Average: N/A


Jan., Apr., July, and Oct.

Contact Dr. Edward A. Holmes, Grants Chair.Address 170 Changebridge Rd., No. C5-4

Montville, NJ 07045 Phone (973) 227-6107Fax Number (973) 227-6821Email Address N/AApplication info Application should include a SASE for

reply. Application form required. Initial approach: Letter requesting descriptive brochureCopies of proposal: 2

Website N/AOrganization type Independent foundationNotes Additional tel.: (971) 227-6618Organization Name

J. P. Morgan Corporate Contributions Program


J.P. Morgan makes charitable contributionsto nonprofit organizations involved with international affairs. Support is given on an international basis.


International affairs, International development


Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa

Types of Support Donated equipment, Employee matching gifts, Employee volunteer services, general/operating support, Internship funds, matching/challenge support, Program-related investments/loans, Technical assistance.

Restrictions Giving on an international basis in areas of company operations, including in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom; giving also to US-based international organizations active in areas of

company operations abroad. No support for non-secular religious organizations. No grants to individuals, or for scholarships, fellowships, or research.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/98Assets: N/AGrant Giving: $3,576,133 for 350 grantsGrant range: $1,000 - $50,000Grant Average: $5,000-$25,000

Deadlines Sept. 15Board Meeting Dates

Monthly

Contact Hildy J. Simmons, Managing Dir.Address 60 Wall St., 46th Fl

New York, NY 10260-0060Phone (212) 648-9673Fax Number N/AEmail Address N/AApplication info U.S.-based international organizations active in areas of company

operations abroad should contact headquarters. Application form required. Initial approach: Contact nearest company facility for application formCopies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.jpmorgan.com/CorpInfo/CRA/CommunityDevel .html

Organization type Corporate giving program.Notes Morgan supports organizations that promote an improved quality of

life in the developing regions of the world. The majority of our contributions assist U.S.-based nonprofits working on economic development issues in Asia, Latin America, and Africa, primarily through microenterprise programs. We are chiefly interested in organizations that provide technical assistance and training, and that involve the local community in designing and operating programs to encourage sustainable development.

Organization Name

Jenifer Altman Foundation


Support in the following areas:environmental health (in particular, medical waste concerns in the U.S), biodiversity and sustainable human development, including grants for policy-oriented issues, citizens network for sustainable development, other grassroots efforts in the U.S., internationalsustainable development, travel to conferences, and publications and media projects, projects in mind-body health, at-risk children and youth, and local grants in rural west Marin County, CA.


Child development, services, Children, day care, Community development, Environment, Health care, International economic development

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Brazil, Europe, India, Mexico

Types of Support Conferences/seminars, Continuing support, general/operating support, Program development, Seed money

Restrictions Current funding for environmental health and other environmental projects includes Mexico and India; children's program grants are primarily in CA, with emphasis on the San Francisco Bay Area

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 06/30/98Assets: $15,395,472Total Giving: $1,115,304 for 76grantsGrant range:$1,000 - $420,000Grant average: $1,000-$10,000


Fall and spring

Contact Marni Rosen, Exec. DirAddress P.O. Box 1080

Bolinas, CA 94924Phone (415) 868-0821Fax Number N/AEmail Address [email protected] info Application form required.

Initial approach: LetterCopies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.jaf.orgOrganization type Independent foundationNotes Present strategic focus of the

Foundation is primarily on the impact of endocrine disrupting chemicals and other fetalcontaminants on human health and on biodiversity (POPs, etc.)

Organization Name

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation


The foundation is dedicated to helping groups and individuals foster lasting improvement in the human condition. The foundation seeks the development of healthy individuals and effective communities; peace within and among nations; responsible choices about human reproduction; and a global ecosystem capable of supporting healthy human societies. The foundation pursues this mission bysupporting research, policy development, dissemination, education and training, and practice. Most of the foundation's grantmaking is carried out through two programs. The Program on Human and Community Development supports work in community development, the arts, economic opportunity, youth development, education, mental health research, and other areas. The Program on

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Global Security and Sustainability focuses upon issues of peace, population, and the environment. The MacArthur Fellows Program and a number of special initiatives, funded through the General Program, continue.


Environment, natural resources, International affairs


Brazil, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Soviet Union (Former)

Types of Support Employee matching gifts, Fellowships, General/operating support, Matching/challenge support, Program development, Program-related investments/loans, Research.

Restrictions Giving on a national and international basis, with emphasis on Palm Beach County, FL, and Chicago, IL. No support for churches or religious programs, political activities or campaigns. No grants for capital or endowment funds, equipment purchases, plant construction, conferences, publications, media productions, debt retirement, development campaigns, fundraising appeals, scholarships, or fellowships

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/98Assets: $4,168,672,836Grant Giving: $109,777,169 for 1,032 grantsGrant range: $938 - $3,900,000Grant Average: $10,000 - $1,000,000

Deadlines N/ABoard Meeting Dates

Monthly, except Jan., April, July, or Aug

Contact Richard Kaplan, Dir., Grants Mgmt.,Research and Info.

Address 140 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 1100Chicago, IL 60603-5285

Phone (312) 726-8000Fax Number (312) 920-6258Email Address [email protected] info Applicants should contact foundation for brochures outlining

program guidelines. Direct applications for MacArthur Fellows and Health programs not accepted. Grants increasingly initiated by the board. Application form not required. Additional application information is available at foundation's home page.Initial approach: Letter of inquiry (2 to 3 pages)Copies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.macfdn.orgOrganization type Independent foundationNotes N/AOrganization Name

Merck & Co., Inc. Corporate Giving Program

Purpose and The business of Merck is improving the quality of life throughout the

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Activities world. Main emphasis is on the development of innovative products for the health and well-being of society. Cash grants and donated products support science education on all levels, community services in areas where Merck operates, environmental policies that protect the health of company employees and communities, and medical outreach that responds to major natural disasters and the medical needs of developing countries. A major portion of Merck funding is committed annually to higher education programs initiated in cooperation with selected medical schools and universities. Operating support for health and social service agencies is targeted to Merck communities and generally directed through annual contributions to the United Way. Requests for support are evaluated on the basis of relevance to Merck's strategic interests. Sufficient resources are not available to fund unsolicited requests from educational institutions or organizations with purposes of limited relationship to Merck's mission.


Environment


Asia, Europe, Latin America, Mexico

Types of Support Donated products, Fellowships, Programdevelopment, Program-related investments/loans,Research.

Restrictions Giving on an international basis in areas of company operations, particularly Whitehouse Station, NJ, and in Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Portugal, Scotland, South Wales, Spain, and the United Kingdom. No support for political, labor, fraternal, sectarian, or veterans' groups. No grants to individuals, or for endowments, publications, media productions, elementary or secondary education, scholarships, fellowships, research, conferences, seminars, or symposia, or travel

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/96Assets: N/AGrant Giving: $4,700,000 for grantsGrant range: N/AGrant Average: N/A


As required

Contact John R. Taylor, Dir., Corp. Contribs.Address 1 Merck Dr.

P.O. Box 100Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-0100

Phone (908) 423-2042Fax Number (908) 423-1987

Email Address N/AApplication info Application form not required. Initial approach: Proposal to

headquarters (no longer than 2 pages)Copies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.merck.com/overview/philanthropy/Organization type Corporate giving program.Notes N/AOrganization Name

Tinker Foundation Inc


Broadly, to promote better understanding among the peoples of the U.S., Latin America, Portugal and Spain. More specifically, grants are awarded in the areas of 1) environmental issues, particularly incentive-based environmental activities, and those projects supporting the collaboration of NGO groups and corporate interests; 2) projects on governance including the reform of the judicial sector, decentralization, anti-violence and anti-corruption programs, and, in general, assistance to groups promoting transparency and accountability, and 3) economic policy programs concerned with modernization, liberalization


Environment, natural resources, Government/public administration, International affairs, foreignpolicy, Marine science, Political science, Public policy, research


Latin America, Mexico

Types of Support Conferences/seminars, Matching/challengesupport, Program development, Research, Seed money

Restrictions Giving limited to projects related to Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and Antarctica. No support for projects concerned with health or medical issues or the arts and humanities. No grants to individuals, or for building or endowment funds, equipment, annual campaigns, operating budgets, annual appeals of community funds, or production costs for film, television, and radio projects.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/99Assets: $79,078,596Grant Giving: $3,111,308 for 64 grantsGrant range: $2,700 - $124,000Grant Average: $20,000-$75,000

Deadlines Institutional grants: Mar. 1 for summer meeting and Oct. 1 for winter meeting; Field Research Grants: Oct. 1 Institutional grants: June and Dec.;

Board Meeting Dates

Dec

Contact Renate Rennie, PresAddress 55 E. 59th St

New York, NY 10022Phone (212) 421-6858

http://www.merck.com/overview/philanthropy/

Fax Number (212) 223-3326Email Address [email protected] info Application form required. Initial approach: Letter requesting

application proceduresCopies of proposal: 2

Website http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/tinkerOrganization type Independent foundationNotes To be considered for a Tinker Institutional Grant, a proposal must

be submitted by an institutional entity and be geographically focused on Latin America, Iberia or Antarctica. Topically, the projects should deal with environmental policy, governance or economicpolicy. Support may be sought for, but is not limited to, research projects, conferences and workshops. The Foundation encourages collaboration between and among organizations in the United States, Latin America,Spain and Portugal. Prior to developing a fullproposal, and well before the deadline, you may wish to submit a brief description of the project to ascertain the Foundation's interest.

Organization Name

Turner Foundation, Inc


The foundation supports activities directedtowards preservation of the environment; conservation ofnatural resources; protection of wildlife; and sound population policies.


Animals/wildlife, preservation/protection, Environment, energy, natural resources, pollution control, toxics, water pollution


Argentina, Mexico, Russia

Types of Support Capital campaigns, Continuing support,General/operating support, Matching/challengesupport, Research, Technical assistance

Restrictions International giving primarily in Argentina, Mexico, and Russia. No grants to individuals, or for buildings, land acquisition,

endowments, start-up funds, books,magazines, and other specific media projects

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/98Assets: $327,884,858Grant Giving: $19,150,429 for 516 grantsGrant range: $150 - $1,200,000Grant Average: $10,000-$50,000

Deadlines Dec. 15, Mar. 15, June 15, Sept. 15Board Meeting Dates

4 times per year

Contact Peter Bahouth, Exec. Dir.Address 1 CNN Ctr., Ste. 1090, S. Tower

Atlanta, GA 30303

http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/tinker


Phone (404) 681-9900Fax Number (404) 681-0172Email Address [email protected] info Application form required. Initial approach: Letter (no more than 3

pages)Copies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.turnerfoundation.orgOrganization type Independent foundation.Notes Four categories of interest: Air Quality, Energy, and Transportation;

Habitat; Population; and Water and Toxics. See website for detailed information on categories

Organization Name

Wallace Global Fund


Giving primarily for environmental issues, and population and reproductive health issues. The foundation also funds projects that work toward global policy change.


Forests, Environment, global warming, International economic development


International

Types of Support Continuing support, General/operatingsupport, Matching/challenge support, Program development

Restrictions Giving on an international basis. No grants to individuals, or for scholarships, professorships, or universityoverhead expenses, capital campaigns, construction, debt reduction, endowment funds, land acquisition, in-kind gifts, film or video projects, travel (except project-related travel); no loans.

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 12/31/99Assets: $140,842,585Grant Giving: $5,111,313 for 63 grantsGrant range: $10,000 - $300,000Grant Average: $30,000 - $100,000


Spring and Fall

Contact Catherine Cameron, Exec. DirAddress 1990 M St., N.W., Ste. 250

Washington, DC 20036Phone (202) 452-1530Fax Number (202) 452-0922Email Address [email protected] info Application form not required. Initial approach: 1- to 2-page letter,

proposal outline, or concept paperCopies of proposal: 1

Website http://www.wgf.org

http://www.wgf.org/


http://www.turnerfoundation.org/


Organization type Independent foundationNotes N/AOrganization Name

William and Flora Hewlett Foundation


The Foundation concentrates its resources on activities in education, performing arts, population, environment, conflict resolution, family and community development, and U.S.-Latin American relations.


Environment, International affairs, International development


Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Latin America, Mexico

Types of Support N/ARestrictions The environment program does not support

proposals in the following areas: basic scientific research; capital construction; conferences, symposia, or workshops; environmental education curricula (K-12 or adult); videotape or television production; museum facilities, exhibits or programs; individuals; local land trusts or watershed coalitions; groups that use litigation as a central strategy for achieving organizational aims

Financial Info Fiscal Date: 2000Assets: $11,600,000Grant Giving: N/AGrant range: N/AGrant Average: N/A


January, April, July, and October

Contact N/AAddress 525 Middlefield Rd

Suite 200Menlo Park, CA 94025

Phone (650) 329-1070Fax Number (650) 329-9342Email Address [email protected] info Initial approach: Letter of inquiry addressed to the Proposal

Administrator Proposals sent via electronic mail or fax are not accepted.

Website http://www.hewlett.org/Organization type N/ANotes A priority region is the U.S.-Mexican border

European Union Funding

Organizatio Asia Pro Eco

http://www.hewlett.org/


n NamePurpose and Activities

To improve environmental quality in Asia- the development and adoption of less-polluting and more resource efficient products, processes and services in the Asia region, especially in the waste and water sectors, including a positive influence on global change and health conditions; To improve environmental solutions and to build Asia’s institutional and technical capacity that helps to tackle such change; To encourage practical cooperation between Asia and the EU in the exchange and application of environmental policies, technologies and practices that promote economic prosperity and a better quality of life.


Waste management, air pollution, to improve environmental quality in efficient products and services


Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam

Types of Support

Diagnostic Studies, Technology Partnership, Demonstration Activities, Operational and Practical Dialogue, Policy Reinforcement

Restrictions Funding available only for Non-profit making organisations from private and public sectors such as:Chambers of Commerce, NGOs, National and Regional Authorities, Research Institutes and Universities and Industrial and Environmental Organisations.Funding will be in the form of grants and co-financing and must be applied for through calls for proposals published in the Official Journal of the European Union.Applications must originate from a consortium of an Applicant and at least two partners comprising at least two partners from different EU Member States and at least one partner from eligible Asian countries.

Financial Info Funding cycle 2001-2006DeadlinesBoard Meeting Dates

N/A

Contact N/AAddress EuropeAid Co-operation Office

European CommissionB-1049 Brussels

Phone N/AFax Number N/AEmail Address

[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/asia-pro-eco/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid

Notes N/AOrganization Name

CARDS


The CARDS Program (Community Assistance for Reconstruction Development and Stabilization) aims at underpinning the EU’s political objectives in the regions and supporting stability and growth.


Environmental and natural resources protection, development and stabilization


Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Serbia, Montenegro

Types of Support

Justice and home affairs; Administrative capacity building; Economic and social development; Democratic stabilization; Environment and Natural Resources.

Restrictions Projects must comply with the program adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities.

Financial Info Funding cycle 2000-2006DeadlinesBoard Meeting DatesContact Directorate-General for EnlargementAddress Rue de la Loi 200

B- 1049 BruxellesPhone N/AFax Number N/AEmail Address

[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/cards/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid

Notes N/AOrganization Name

Co-Financing with NGO’s


The overall objective of this financial instrument is to reduce poverty through support for disadvantaged people in developing countries to meet their basic needs, to improve their quality of life and reinforce their own development capacities.Secondary objectives aim to raise public awareness in Europe of development problems in developing countries with the aim of mobilizing public support for development strategies and operations which will benefit disadvantaged peoples of developing countries. This instrument also aims to reinforce cooperation between NGOs from Member States and between NGOs from Member States and the Community Institutions.

Related Sustainable development, more equitable north-south relations, empowering

Fields of Interest

developing states


All EU member states

Types of Support

Both action programs and public awareness programs

Restrictions Funding available only for NGOs from one or more Member States in a consortium, network or alone.Community contribution will be in the form of co-financing grants. The NGO must satisfy the conditions outlined in the above Council Regulation.

Financial Info Funding cycle 2000-onwardsDeadlinesBoard Meeting Dates

N/A

Contact NGOs and Decentralization CooperationAddress EuropeAid Cooperation Office

European CommissionB-1000 Brussels


[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/ong_cd/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid

NotesOrganization Name

Cohesion Fund


The Cohesion Fund was set up to enable Spain, Greece, Portugal and Ireland to catch up in economic terms in the fields of transport and environment. From 2004 the ten new member states will also be eligible.


Transport, infrastructure, environment


Spain, Greece, Portugal, and new 10 post 2004 states

Types of Support

Studies related to such projects of transport, infrastructure, environment and their implementation, as well as technical support measures such as comparative studies, impact studies, monitoring and publicity and information campaigns.

Restrictions Projects must comply with the terms laid out in Article 10 of the Council Regulation (EC) No. 1264/1999.

Financial Info Funding cycle 2000-2006Deadlines

Board Meeting Dates

N/A

Contact Directorate-General for Regional PolicyAddress European Commission

B-1049 BrusselsPhone N/AFax Number N/AEmail Address

[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


Environmental Awareness


Call for proposals in the field of Media and Awareness


Environment and health, natural resources and waste



Types of Support

Integrating environmental concerns into all relevant policy areas;Working closely with business and consumers to identify solutions;Ensuring better and more accessible information on the environment for citizens; Developing a more environmentally conscious attitude towards land use.

Restrictions Funding only available to entities able to give evidence of technical ability and experience in the field of environmental communication and awareness raising, specifically environmental stakeholders and regional and local authoritiesThe organizations must be eligible under the exclusion criteria set out in the Community’s ‘General Call for Proposals’.


N/A

Contact Directorate-General EnvironmentAddress European Commission

B-1049 BrusselsPhone N/AFax Number N/AEmail [email protected]

AddressApplication infoWebsite N/AOrganization type

EU Aid


Environment in developing countries


Full integration of the environmental dimension in Development Process in Developing Countries


Financial assistance and appropriate expertise to establish and support the implementation of, policies, strategies, tools and technologies for the pursuit of sustainable development.


All EU member states and other developing countries

Types of Support

Sustainable development, information campaigns on hazardous materials (toxic waste and pesticides), integration of environmental concerns into regional development plans

Restrictions Funding available only for NGOs from one or more Member States in a consortium, network or alone:International organizations, States, regions and regional bodies, decentralized departments, public agencies, private operators and industries, cooperatives, local communities, non-governmental organizations and associations representing local people, in particular forest dependent people.Activities must meet the criteria set out in Regulation (EC) No. 2493/2000.


N/A

Contact EuropeAid Co-operation OfficeAddress European Commission


[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/eur-

lex/pri/en/oj/dat/2000/l_288/l_28820001115en00010005.pdfOrganization type

EU Aid

NotesOrganizatio EEA Financial Mechanism

n NamePurpose and Activities

Overall aim is that national borders should not be a barrier to the balanced development and integration of the European territory;The new phase aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion, by promoting cross-border trans-national and interregional cooperation and balanced development of the Community territory; Implementation will be under three strands detailed below.


Reduction of pollution, sustainable development through resources use and development, health preservation


Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain

Types of Support

Cooperation actions related to specific topics to be defined by the Commission, after consulting the Management Committee referred to in Article 48(2) (c) of the General Regulation, e.g. research, technological development and SMEs; information society; tourism, culture and employment; entrepreneurship and environment.

Restrictions For all EU member states, projects must comply with the program adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities.Community contribution is dependent on the wealth of the region where the investment is made.


N/A



[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/country/gateway/index_en.cfm,

http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


European Development Fund (EDF)


Under Cotonou Agreement, new framework of cooperation between EU and ACPFive main pillars

1. comprehensive political dimension

http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/index_en.htm

http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/country/gateway/index_en.cfm

2. promotion of participatory approaches3. development strategies and priority for the objective of poverty reduction

(special emphasis made on social and human development and sustainable management of the environment)

4. the establishment of a new framework for economic and trade cooperation

5. reform of financial cooperationRelated Fields of Interest

Politics, sustainable development, economic development, environment


ACP (African, Caribbean, and Pacific states)

Types of SupportRestrictions Applicant must be legal person within the scope of or mentioned in ACP-EU

Partnership Agreement or the Overseas Association Decision or International Organisations

• Programming the specific legal basis of a grant, the objectives, and schedule of calls for proposals

• Transparency• Equal treatment• Non-cumulation- a beneficiary may only be awarded one operating grant

per financial year• Non-retroactivity- grants may only cover costs incurred after the date on

which the contract has been signed• Co-financing- grants may not cover the complete cost of the action,

exceptions belowo Allowed if Contracting Authority can show that financing in full

is essential in order to carry out the operation in question and can substantiate this claim

• Non-profit- grants may not have the purpose or effect of producing a profit for the beneficiary

• Rules for sounds management- availability of funds, use of standard documents, record keeping by Contracting Authority

Financial Info Funding cycle 2000-2007Total grant allowance €11.3 billion, €1.3 billon of which set aside for regional programsTotal loan allowance € 2.2 billion administered by European Investment Bank

DeadlinesBoard Meeting DatesContactAddress

PhoneFax NumberEmail AddressApplication info

Concept noteInformation about the action proposed, including the budgetInformation about the applicantInformation about any partnersTemplate found in Annex E3a

Website http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/tender/practical_guide_2006/index_en.htm

Organization type

International Organization aid


European Program for Reconstruction and Development in South Africa (EPRD)

Purpose and ActivitiesRelated Fields of Interest

Under objectives of Trade, Development and Cooperation Agreement (TDCA), sustainable economic and social development, fight against poverty, protection of environment


South Africa

Types of SupportRestrictionsFinancial Info Funding cycle 2000-2006

Budget 900.5 M €

DeadlinesBoard Meeting DatesContactAddressPhoneFax NumberEmail AddressApplication infoWebsiteOrganization typeNotes

http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/tender/practical_guide_2006/index_en.htm

http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/tender/practical_guide_2006/index_en.htm

Organization Name

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)


ERDF resources are mainly used to co-finance:Productive investment leading to the creation or maintenance of jobs; infrastructure; local development initiatives and the business activities of small and medium-sized enterprises.


Transport, communication technologies, energy, the environment, research and innovation, social infrastructure, training, urban redevelopment and the conversion of industrial sites, rural development, the fishing industry, tourism and culture.


Member states of the EU

Types of Support

Development of infrastructure to promote regeneration of economy, (including for environment) in Objective 1 areas;Local development, employment initiatives and actions to enhance small and medium-sized enterprises.

Restrictions Projects must comply with the program adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities. Community contribution is dependent on the wealth of the region where the investment is made.


N/A



[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/funds/prord/prord_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


Financial support for European Environmental Organizations


To contribute to the development and implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation in different regions of Europe;• To promote the systematic involvement of NGOs at all stages of the Community environmental policy-making process;• To contribute to the strengthening of small regional or local associations working to apply the ‘acquis communautaire’ in relation to the environment and

sustainable development in their local area.Related Fields of Interest

Health and environment, sustainable management of natural resources and waste


All EU member states, Romania and Bulgaria, Turkey, Macedonia, Albania, Yugoslavia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia

Types of Support

Financial contributions are towards the costs that European environmental NGOs have to bear in carrying out the activities provided for in their annual work program.

Restrictions Funding only available for Non-Governmental Organizations.NGOs must be independent and non-profit making and active in the field of environmental protection and enhancement.They must be active at the European level singly or in conjunction with other associations covering at least three European countries.Activities must meet the Sixth Environmental Action Programme goals.The organisations must be eligible under the exclusion criteria set out in the Community’s ‘General Call for Proposals’.


N/A



[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/funding/finansup.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


General Call for Environmental Proposals


The aim of this call for proposals is to identify projects, which might be eligible for financial support from Environment DG. The call for proposals occurs annually. Fields in which funding is available are:


Communications and the Civil Society; Climate Change and Energy; Chemicals; Radiation Protection; Enlargement and Neighbouring Countries; Development and Global Biodiversity.



Types of Support

Projects should contribute to the achievement of the objectives set out for each field listed above.They should fall within the context of a duly approved basis in Community law (Directive, Regulation or Council Decision), or help to promote objectives in specific fields.

Restrictions Requests must be submitted on the basis of the application form, faxed or e-mailed applications, or applications made on behalf of organisations by a third party, will not be accepted.Projects must be non-profit making and must not conflict with Union policies.Projects or phases of projects which have been completed or have already begun will not be accepted.


N/A



[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/funding/general/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


Innovative Actions


The innovative actions of the European Regional Development Fund (E.R.D.F.) are laboratories of ideas for disadvantaged regions. As the opportunities for experimentation are often limited under the main support of the Structural Funds, the innovative actions provide regional actors with the "risk space" needed to respond to the challenges set by the new economy.


Regional economic development, technological transfer, regional identity and sustainable development


EU Objective 1 and 2 regions

Types of Support

Knowledge-based regional economies and technological innovation;E-EuropeRegio: the information society and regional development;Regional identity and sustainable development.

Restrictions Projects must comply with the programme adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities.

Innovative actions programme proposals must be submitted by the competent regional authorities to the Commission by the 31st of May each year 2001-2005.Community contribution is dependent on the wealth of the region where the investment is made.


N/A



[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/innovation/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


Interreg III


Overall aim is that national borders should not be a barrier to the balanced development and integration of the European territory;The new phase aims to strengthen economic and social cohesion, by promoting cross-border trans-national and interregional cooperation and balanced development of the Community territory;


Sustainable development, environmental protection, cross boundary movements, cohesion


Strand A: NUTS III areas, Strand B: all member states, Strand C: all member states

Types of Support

Promotion of integrated regional development between neighbouring border regions, including external borders and certain maritime borders.

Restrictions Projects must comply with the programme adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities.Community contribution is dependent on the wealth of the region where the investment is made.


N/A

Contact Directorate-General for Regional Policy

Address European CommissionB-1049 Brussels


[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/regional_policy/interreg3/Organization type

EU Aid


IPSA


ISPA is one of the three financial instruments (with PHARE and SAPARD) to assist the Central and Eastern European candidate countries in their preparation for accession. Established on the basis of a Commission proposal in the Agenda 2000 to enhance economic and social cohesion in the candidate countries of central & eastern Europe for the period 2000-6, ISPA is designed to address environmental and transport infrastructure priorities identified in the Accession Partnerships.


Bringing up environmental standards in drinking water, waste water, waste management, and air pollution


Bulgaria and Romania until accession

Types of Support

The environment - bringing the applicants up to EU standards particularly with regard to drinking water, wastewater, waste management and air pollution. ISPA concentrates on the ‘investment heavy’ EU directives;Transport - modernising and expanding the trans-European transport networks in the applicant countries and linking them to the Union's transport networks; Technical assistance - related to project preparation and implementation and to financial management and control.

Restrictions Projects must comply with the national ISPA sector strategies and with Community legislation.ISPA grants can amount to up to 75% of eligible expenditure


N/A


B-1049 BrusselsPhone N/A

Fax Number N/AEmail Address

[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/enlargement/pas/ispa.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


Leader +


Leader+ is designed to help rural actors consider the long-term potential of their local region. Encouraging the implementation of integrated, high-quality and original strategies for sustainable development, it has a strong focus on partnership and networks of exchange of experience.Leader+ has the role of a laboratory which aims to encourage the emergence and testing of new approaches to integrated and sustainable development that will influence, complete and/or reinforce rural development policy in the Community.


Integrated and sustainable development in rural regions



Types of Support

Support for pilot integrated territorial development strategies based on a bottom up approach. The most taken up priority theme concerned the best use of natural and cultural resources, including the enhancement of the value of sites;Support for cooperation between rural territories;Networking of European Union rural areas;Technical assistance.

Restrictions Funding available only for co-financing.Projects must comply with the programme adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities.Community contribution is dependent on the wealth of the region where the investment is made.


N/A

Contact European Commission Directorate-General for Agriculture - Directorate FAddress Unit F3 “Coordination within rural development”

Rue de la Loi, 200 Office L 130 6/197 B-1049 Brussels

Phone N/A

Fax Number +32 2 296 59 92Email Address

[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/agriculture/rur/leaderplus/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


MEDA II


Financial and technical measures to accompany the reform of economic and social structures in the framework of the Euro-Mediterranean partnership


Public health, new infrastructure in socio-economic improvements, modernization


All EU member states, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Palestinian Territory in Gaza and West Bank

Types of Support

Support for the economic transition including improvement of infrastructures, strengthening of socio-economic balance, such as support for privatisation and structural and sectoral adjustment programmes or projects to encourage external investment;Projects relating to cooperation in customs matters;The setting up of innovative and trade centres, the improvement of competitiveness, modernisation and restructuring of administrations;Projects relating to the modernisation of education;Projects relating to public health or the improvement of vocational training in certain sectors, or of specific categories of the population;Regional programmes relating to a wide variety of themes, including the audiovisual media, the cultural heritage and exchanges of young people.

Restrictions State and regional authorities, regional organisations, public agencies, local or traditional communities, NGOs, private operations, cooperatives, mutual societies, associations and foundations.Contracts are open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons of the EU Member States and the countries and territories of the regions covered and/or allowed by the Council Regulation governing the MEDA programme under which a given contract is being financed.Invitations to tender and contract are open on equal terms to all natural and legal persons in the Member States and the Mediterranean partners.Community financing will be mainly in the form of grants.


N/A

Contact EuropeAid Cooperation Office

Address European CommissionB-1049 Brussels


[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relations/euromed/meda.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


SMAP


The SMAP is the common basis for environmental purposes (as regards both policy orientation and funding) in the Mediterranean region. Therefore, it is understood that :environmental integration needs to be pursued further in the context of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership;efforts need to be concentrated at both national and regional levels;coherence and synergies need to be ensured with existing multilateral programmes and legal instruments, while respecting the specificity of each forum;transparency and broad public support of the SMAP, including from civil society, need to be secured in view of ensuring its full implementation.


Integrated waste management


All EU member states, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Palestinian Territory in Gaza and West Bank

Types of Support

Integrated Water Management, Integrated Waste Management, Hot Spots, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Combating Desertification

Restrictions Projects must comply with the programme adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities.


N/A

Contact Directorate-General for EnvironmentAddress European Commission


[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/smap/home.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


Tacis


The TACIS Programme provides grant-financed technical assistance to 12 countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia and mainly aims at enhancing the transition process in these countries.


Environmental Protection


Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldavia, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan

Types of Support

Institutional, legal and administrative reform;Private sector and economic development;Consequences of changes in society, infrastructure networks;Environmental protection;Rural economy;Nuclear safety.

Restrictions Assistance under TACIS is based on National Strategy Papers, established for a period of five to seven years. They define the long-term objectives for cooperation and identify the strategic priorities and the specific fields of action. Multi-annual Indicative Programmes, usually for three years, based on the strategy papers, are drawn up for each country. They contain a description of sectoral and cross-cutting issues, specific objectives and expected results. Annual or biennial action programmes, based on the multi-annual indicative programmes, set out as precisely as possible, for a given programming period, the aims being pursued, the fields of action, a list of cooperation activities and available budgets.


N/A

Contact Directorate-General for External RelationsAddress European Commission


[email protected]

Application info

Website http://europa.eu.int/comm/external_relationsOrganization type

EU Aid


URB-AL local, Urban Development in Latin America


The general objectives of this programme are to develop direct and lasting links between European and Latin American local communities through the dissemination, acquisition and application of the best practice in the urban policy field.Specifically:to help local communities play a more active role in the social, economic and cultural development of urban areas, including by putting public amenities into operation;to develop the structural capabilities of local authorities, among others by training human resources;to promote partnerships between local communities and representatives of civil society;to increase the capabilities for action of small and medium-sized towns (SMT) within the internationalisation of their relations context;to promote the ‘best practice’ in European and Latin American local development, whilst respecting local distinctiveness.


Urban environment


All member states, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, New Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela

Types of Support

Drugs and towns; Conservation of historic urban contexts; Democracy in towns; The town as a promoter of economic development; Urban social policies; Urban environment; Management and control of urbanisation; Control of urban mobility; Local finance and participative budgets; The fight against urban poverty; Urban housing; Promoting the role of women in local decision-making bodies; Towns and the information society; Citizen’s safety in towns.

Restrictions Funding only available to local authorities, urban agglomerations, provinces or regions in full member states and other parties working within the urban sector.Thematic networks must have at least 50 members and no more than 200 participants (local authorities).Joint projects must have at least 5 members and no more than 15 with a 2:3 ratio of EU: Latin America. They must come from at least 4 countries with at least 2 from the EU and 2 from Latin America.

Financial Info Funding cycling 2001-2006DeadlinesBoard Meeting Dates

N/A

Contact EuropeAid Cooperation OfficeAddress European Commission

B - 1049 BrusselsPhone N/AFax Number N/AEmail Address

[email protected]

Application infoWebsite http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/urbal/index_en.htmOrganization type

EU Aid


Urban II


To promote the design and implementation of highly innovative strategies of economic and social regeneration in small and medium-sized towns and declining areas in major conurbations;To reinforce and share knowledge and experience on regeneration and sustainable urban development in the European Union;


Create jobs in sectors of environment and human services, management of efficient energies, implement information technologies


Specific cites per country

Types of Support

Improve living conditions, for example by renovating buildings and creating green areas; Create jobs, for example in environment, culture, and services to the population; Integrate the less-favoured social classes into the education and training systems; Develop environmentally friendly public transport systems; Create effective energy management systems and make greater use of renewable energy; Use information technologies.

Restrictions Projects must comply with the programme adopted by the Commission in agreement with the national authorities.Community contribution is dependent on the wealth of the region where the investment is made.


N/A

Contact Ministère délégué à la ville et à la rénovation urbaineAddress 194, avenue du Président Wilson

F-93217 Saint-Denis-La Plaine CEDEXPhone +33 (0) 1 47 04 11 23Fax Number N/AEmail [email protected]

AddressApplication infoWebsite http://www.urbact.org/Organization type

EU Aid

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