Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation’s Grant Program (United States)
Deadline: 2-Aug-21
Applications are now open for the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation’s Grant Program to protect and improve the quality of life through the support of programs in the environment, human health, education, and the arts.
Clarence E. Heller established the foundation in 1982 to support nonprofit initiatives consistent with the broad philanthropic purposes he pursued during his lifetime. The original trustees of the foundation were Clarence Heller, his brother Alfred Heller, and his sister Elizabeth H. Mandell.
Priorities
Human Rights Grant Oppportunity ($200,000 CAD and $500,000 CAD) for LGBTQ2I Communities
International Funding for Cultural Heritage Preservation Projects
Small Grants to conserve the Forest for Sustainable Development
Joint Call for addressing Human Rights Issues and promoting Peace
Funding Call for NGO Projects that strive to make a Social Impact
Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now
Turn your Environmental Project Idea into a Reality with up to €10.000 Grants: Apply Now
USD 1 MILLION Grants for Innovative Solutions to combat Water Scarcity
Climate Fund to alleviate energy poverty in Developing Countries
This Request for Applications is open to strengthening the Economic Development Efforts
Grants for African CSOs to implement activities in SGBV, SRHR, HP, and VAWG
Small Research Grants for the improvement of education
This grant-making trust inviting Charities to help Socially Disadvantaged Groups during COVID-19
Support available for NGOs working on social innovation, inclusiveness and sustainability
Advocacy grants to strengthen the voice of communities and grassroots activists
The foundation’s interests include programs making valuable contributions in the following fields:
Environment and Health Program Priorities: To promote the long-term good health and viability of communities and regions:
by supporting programs to prevent harm to human health from toxic substances and other environmental hazards;
by encouraging planning and development at the regional level, aimed at integrating economic and social goals with sound environmental policies; and
by supporting initiatives for sustainability in agriculture and food systems.
Music Program Priorities: To encourage the playing, enjoyment, and accessibility of symphonic and chamber music:
by providing scholarship and program assistance at selected community music centers, schools, and institutes; and
by helping community-based ensembles of demonstrated quality implement artistic initiatives, diversify and increase audiences, and improve fund-raising capacity.
Education Program Priorities: To provide environmental and arts education opportunities to children and youth:
by supporting programs for educators and artists to improve and apply their teaching skills in these subjects; and
by supporting efforts to advance environmental and arts education programs.
Eligibility Criteria
The foundation does not make grants to individuals or to organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities.
Nonprofit organizations seeking a grant from the foundation should begin by submitting an LOI application through the foundation’s online application system. The application consists of a brief description of your organization, the purpose and scope of the project, and a projected project budget.
For more information, visit http://www.cehcf.org/apply-for-a-grant/