Ribbons of Hope: Grants to Benefit Women and Girls

Ribbons of Hope/Invest in Women, Inc. is an Atlanta-based foundation that began as friends and family of the Coca-Cola Company who wanted to reach out and support organizations making a difference in women's lives. Its membership is now 50 women who together are committed to an annual grant to non-profit organizations that empower women and girls in the areas of education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights. Maximum award: $100,000. Eligibility: 501 (c)(3) status organizations or agencies with at least three years of financial records and an annual operating budget of at least $500,000. Deadline: May 31, 2015. More

MLB: Baseball Tomorrow Fund

Major League Baseball's Baseball Tomorrow Fund gives grants to nonprofit organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and softball programs and facilities. Funds may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Maximum award: $40,000. Eligibility: U.S.-based or international nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations involved in operation of youth baseball and/or softball programs and facilities. Deadline: July 1, 2015. More

RWJF: Healthy Eating Research Projects

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued an RFP for two types of awards aimed at providing advocates, decision-makers, and policymakers with the evidence needed to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic. Round Nine Grants: grants of up to $190,000 over 18 months. RWJF New Connections Grants will award up to $100,000 each for 12-18 months. Eligibility: public entities or 501(c)(3) organizations. Deadline: July 1, 2015. More

American Legion Child Welfare Foundation: Grants for Children

The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation supports organizations that contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children.

The foundation awards grants for dissemination of information about new and innovative programs designed to benefit youth or information already possessed by well-established organizations. Projects must have the potential to help American children in a large geographic area (more than one state).Maximum award: Grant amounts are determined on a project-by-project basis. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations. Deadline: July 15, 2015. More