Smaller foundations can be a great resource. Go on line and do some research to see what you can find. Check websites often for announcements and deadlines. Remember that local foundations are good sources. Some national foundations are the philanthropic arm of corporations or companies, and they often fund programs located in the geographic areas where the firm has plants, shops, offices or other activities. This should not be considered an exhaustive list, by any means, but just a place to start.

Foundations or Grant: Anna Lalor Burdick Foundation
http://www.lalorfound.org
Source Major Program Areas:
Human reproduction
Notes: Seeks to educate young women about human reproduction, especially those who do not have access to information

Foundations or Grant: Charles Lafitte Foundation
http://www.charleslafitte.org
Source Major Program Areas:
1. Education
2. Child Advocacy
3. Medical Resources
4. Arts
Notes:

Foundations or Grant: Dale Earnhardt Foundation, working with Feed the Children
http://www.daleearnhardtinc.com and http://www.feedthechildren.org
Source Major Program Areas:
Hunger
Notes: Donations are given in conjunction with the NASCAR schedule.

Foundations or Grant: Educational Foundation of America
http://www.efaw.org
Source Major Program Areas:
1. Drug Policy Reform
2. Education
3. Environment
4. Human Services
5. Medicine
6. Native Americans
7. Peace & Security
8. Population
Notes: Deadlines vary

First Nations Investment Institute
http://www.firstnations.org
Source Major Program Areas:
New or existing economic development programs to benefit American Indians
Notes:

Foundations or Grant: Foundation Center
http://www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker  
Source Major Program Areas:
Notes: Information on many foundations; resources for grantwriting & proposal writing

Foundations or Grant: Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids Foundation
http://www.touchemall.com
Source Major Program Areas:
1. Health
2. Education
3. Inner-city
Notes: 2005 deadline: February 1st Awards in range of $10,000 - $50,000

Foundations or Grant: Hispanics in Philanthropy
http://www.hiponline.org
Source Major Program Areas:
Hispanic communities
Notes: “Affinity” group of foundations

Foundations or Grant: Human Interaction Research Institute
http://www.humaninteract.org
Source Major Program Areas:
1. Nonprofit capacity building
2. Community collaboratives
3. Philanthropy
Notes: $316,500,000

Foundations or Grant: National Network to End Domestic Violence
http://www.nnedv.org
Source Major Program Areas:
1. Doors of Hope
2. Direct Services
Notes: