Hamburger Helper Grant Program for Local Communities

Posted by on September 29, 2006

[posted from RFP Bulletin]

Hamburger Helper Announces Grant Program for Local Communities Across America
Deadline: May 2007

Hamburger Helper, a General Mills food brand, is looking to lend a "helping hand" to neighborhoods across the United States with its "My Hometown Helper" grant program.

Individuals from communities and organizations across America can visit the program’s Web site to submit a written essay describing how the "My Hometown Helper" grant would help improve their community project. Examples of possible community projects include: lights or bleachers for baseball, soccer, or football fields; repairs to a band shell; computers for the local school or library; playground equipment for a park; holiday decorations for Main Street; money for choir, band, or science trips; new uniforms for Little League teams; clean-up projects; and training for volunteer firefighters.

Applicants can request a one-time award of between $500 and $15,000 during any single month. All requests for funding must be sponsored by a municipal or civic organization or public school. The program will award "helping hand" grants each month from online applications received through May 2007. Applications will be evaluated monthly.

Funds will be awarded based on the merit of the project, including its impact on and support within the community.

For more information on the "My Hometown Helper" program and complete guidelines, visit the program’s Web site.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10004569/myHometownHelper">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10004569/myHometownHelper</a>

For additional RFPs in Community Improvement/Development, visit: <a href="http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community.jhtml">http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community.jhtml</a>