Target Stores Opens Community Giving Grants Program

Posted by on April 8, 2005

[posted from RFP Bulletin]

Target Stores Opens Community Giving Grants Program
Deadline: May 31, 2005

Applications are now available for the Target Stores( <a href="http://target.com/">http://target.com/</a> ) Community Giving grants program, which currently focuses on three areas: arts, family violence prevention, and reading.

Target funds early childhood reading programs that promote a love of reading or encourage children to read together with their families. Programs that inspire young readers (birth through third grade) are a particular focus of the program. Target support for the arts includes grants to make art exhibitions, classes, and performances more affordable and accessible for families. Programs that
bring arts to schools or school children to the arts are of particular interest. Target also supports family violence prevention, including funding for parenting education, crisis nurseries, family counseling, after- school programs, support groups, and abuse shelters.

Most grants will range between $1,000 and $3,000.

Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or public agencies. Organizations in Alaska, Hawaii, or Vermont are not eligible for this program.

Target will accept grant applications between March 1 and May 31, 2005. Applications must be submitted to a local Target store team leader, who will review the application and make funding recommendations. Applications will be reviewed as they are received; therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Visit the Target Web site for complete grant guidelines. Application forms are available at Target stores and online.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1139/target">http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1139/target</a>

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