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June 29, 2010

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With continuing support from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, the Family Caregiver Alliance is administering the third annual Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer' s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards program. Applications are due August 12, 2010. Three awards of $20,000 each will be awarded to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, or universities responding to a community need with a program or project that focuses primarily on family/informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. One award will be granted in each of three categories: 1) Creative Expression, 2) Diverse/Multicultural Communities, and 3) Policy and Advocacy. Click for more information.

The Chase Community Giving Summer 2010 Online Program is underway and will award 200 grants in amounts ranging from $20,000 to $250,000. The deadline for voting via facebook is July 12, 2010. Eligible organizations are 501(c)(3) public nonprofits with operating expenses of $1 million or less. Focus areas include healthcare, housing, community development, the environment, combating hunger, human services, and more. Click for more information.

The Retirement Research Foundation is accepting proposals for its upcoming General Grants Program. Applications are due August 1, 2010. Through its General Grants Program, Retirement Research Foundation supports direct service, advocacy, education, and training programs for professionals working directly with older persons as well as research to improve quality of life and independence for vulnerable older adults. Click for more information.

Every month in 2010, the Pepsi Refresh Project is awarding 32 grants in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $250,000 for ideas that will have a positive impact on communities within one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Ideas should be feasible and completed 12 months from the date you receive the first funds. Decisions on grants awarded are based on votes from the general public. Click for more information.