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Thanks to all who participated in the recent Board election. The following will be joining the ACGA Board in 2010:<br><br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="3">Kirsten Conrad Buhls </font></span><font size="2">Arlington, VA</font><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="3"><br>Patricia James </font></span><font size="3"><font size="2">Philadelphia, PA</font></font><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="3"><br>Charlie Monroe<br> </font></span><font size="3"><font size="2">Lithonia, GA</font></font><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="3"><br>Kjeld Petersen<br> </font></span><font size="3"><font size="2">Memphis, TN</font></font><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="3"><br>Gigi Soulliard </font></span><font size="3"><font size="2"><br>Fort G Meade, MD</font></font><span style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="3"><br>Edie Stone<br></font></span><font size="3"><font size="2">New York, NY</font></font><span
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<span style="font-style: italic;">Educate. Expand. Endure<br><br>EDUCATE.<br><br>As a gardening and greening organization, we see that our telephones have been ringing off the hook! Our citizens want information that will help them become better stewards of the earth around them. They want to cultivate their land, eat healthier and lower their food bills, which are all win-win situations for everyone involved. We realize that our callers need educational services that go far beyond our current budgetary reach. For those in control of our federal, state and local greening and gardening dollars, the positive outcome of providing funds for the purpose of educating our residents and our community, would be priceless.<br><br>EXPAND.<br><br>In an effort to serve more of our entire community, we require more local programs that directly speak to the constituents' needs of healthier food choices. Communities that are typically underserved are always
hardest hit by budget cuts and typically do not have the appropriate food options that serve as 'healthy', 'green' or 'nutritious'. Other growing areas of concern are the homeless and those in treatment centers. Our program needs to expand to include those populations as well. And yet another group that is growing rapidly are those who want to get back in touch with Mother Earth by cleaning up vacant lots and creating gardens for growing their own vegetables right in their own communities.<br><br><br><br>ENDURE.<br><br>During these difficult economic times, there are numerous non-profit organizations struggling to keep their doors open. I want our friends and our membership to know that your President and Board are definitely up to the task to take our organization through these perilous times. In the words of Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. "I've been to the mountain top..., I've seen the promised land," and with your sustained support, I am prepared to
lead the way to our mountain top destination. <br><br>Come join us in Atlanta, Georgia, August 5-8, 2010 as we march towards The Promised Land for the 2010 <br>American Community Gardening Association's <br>Annual Conference.<br><br>We can't wait to see you here!<br></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div>
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<font style="color: rgb(51, 102, 0); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#336600" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"> <br>Thanks to Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJ-mphwibNrPLnf9oSUDIP5VxJEpOowVcSzNl3ti9ltRXJS3HIkeAuCPoVgcKiZJ84ppbvDAnqBzuhmJqOffwlE6dsMhwQDQxWikxPadCZdP-ie6Lv7GVxKNzeo7GR04rQwYzFlYBFKTTYxUkAfWDBp6iQPlwkYH3t1lo08StC0qQ==">Giving through Growing</a>, ACGA is hosting new Growing Communities workshops:<br> <br> <font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> October 1-2, 2010 - Northern Virginia/Washington D.C. area</span></font><br><br>For more information on who to contact to register, contact the ACGA office 877-275-2242 or <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:info@communitygarden.org" target="_blank"
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finals. In the final round, each team will prepare their meal and serve to a panel of prestigious judges. The winning team will head home with a trophy and other fabulous prizes. We are thrilled to welcome Karen Duncan, wife of Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, and Christie Vilsack, wife of Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, as National Honorary Co-Chairs of Cooking up Change.<br>Submit recipes online by March 26, 2010. For guidelines and information, visit<a rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ=="> www.cookingupchange.org</a>.<br><br>Real Food Is - National Video Contest<br>Students are challenged to define what real food means to them by creating a short video that completes the phrase "Real Food is..."
Created by the National Farm to School Network and sponsored by the Lunch Box, this contest is open to K-12 and college students and runs until March 29, 2010. The winners will receive $1,000 and an all expenses paid trip to the conference to show their videos at the opening plenary. More info is available at <a rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">video.farmtoschool.org.</a><br><br></font></span></font></td>
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ACGA continues to advocate for additional federal support
for community gardening. H.R.
3225, filed by Rep. Inslee of Washington State is titled Community Gardens Act
of 2009. Its purpose is to provide funds for community gardens, and other
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the complete bill language and current list of co-sponsors. <br><br> ASK YOUR
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<font size="4"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-weight: bold;">Upcoming Events<br></span></font><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br>March 6-7, 2010<br>Sustainable Living Conference <br>University of North Carolina in Asheville<br>Farmers, gardeners, activists and consumers meet in workshops and conferences.<br>Visit <a rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">http://www.organicgrowersschool.org.</a><br><br>March 18-19, 2010<br>Blue Grass Food Security Summit<br>Crestwood Christian Church<br>Lexington, Kentucky<br>Visit <a rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank"
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Conference<br>Milwuaukee, WI<br>Learn how to plan, develop and grown small farms in rural and urban areas.Visit <a rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">growingpowerfarmconference.org for details.</a><br><br></span></font></td>
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National<br></u><strong><font>What: Mantis Award<br>Who May Apply: Community, School, and youth garden programs<br>Amount: 25 Mantis tiller/cultivators<br>Deadline: Annual Application March 1</font></strong><u><strong><font><u><br>Contact: <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">www.kidsgardening/org/grants/mantis</a><br><br>JUNE 2010 DEADLINE<br>For: National<br></u></font></strong></u><strong><font>What: Garden Crusader Awards from Gardener's Supply<br>Who May Apply: Individuals improving their communities through gardening<br>Amount: 21 Cash and gift certificate awards<br>Deadline: June 1st annual deadline</font></strong><u><strong><font><u><br>Contact: <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank"
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">http://www.gardeners.com/Garden-Crusader-Awards</a><br><br>SEPTEMBER 2010 DEADLINE<br><strong><font><u><strong><font><u>For: National<br></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u><strong><font><strong><font><strong><font>What: Hooked on Hydroponics sponsored by The Grow Store and the Progressive Gardening Trade Association<br>Who May Apply: School garden programs<br>Amount: 36 Hydroponic systems valued up to $1,100<br>Deadline: Annual deadline Sept. 18th</font></strong></font></strong></font></strong><u><strong><font><u><strong><font><u><strong><font><u><br>Contact: <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank"
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">http://www.kidsgardening.com/grants/HOH.asp</a><br></u></font></strong></u></font></strong><br>OCTOBER 2010 DEADLINE<br><strong><font><u><strong><font><u>For: National <br></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u><strong><font><strong><font><strong><font>What: Healthy Sprout Awards<br>Who May Apply: School and Youth garden programs<br>Amount: 20 gift certificates to Garden Supply<br> (Five for $500 and 15 for $200)<br>Deadline: October 15th annual deadline</font></strong></font></strong></font></strong><u><strong><font><u><strong><font><u><strong><font><u><br>Contact: Details, criteria and applications at <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect"
target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">gardeners.com/Crusader/Awards</a><br><strong><font><u><strong><font><u><strong><font><u><strong><font><u><br></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong></u></font></strong><strong><font color="#336600"><u>OPEN DEADLINES</u></font></strong></font></div>
<p><font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong><font color="#336600"><strong><font color="#336600"><u>For: International</u><br>What: Ambassadors of Caring Awards from </font><font color="#336600">Profiles in Caring<br>Who May Apply: Small community-based </font><font color="#336600">nonprofit organizations<br>Amount: $10,000 (appear on TV)<br>Deadline: Open<br>Contact: Profiles in Caring 1959 South 4130 </font></strong><strong><font color="#336600">West, Unit I, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104; </font><font color="#336600">(801) 972-9472 <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:contact@profilesincaring.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:contact@profilesincaring.org"><font color="#336600">contact@profilesincaring.org</font></a></font><font color="#336600">;
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<div><font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong><font color="#336600"><u>Open-International<br></u>What: Groups that provide services to </font><font color="#336600">disadvantaged persons and work for meeting </font></strong><strong><font color="#336600">basic human needs.<br>Who may apply: NGO groups<br>Amount: $25-50,000<br>Deadline: Open<br>Contact: PWF, 1200 U Street N.W., Washington, </font><font color="#336600">D.C. 20009, 202-965-1800, 202-266-8851 fax, </font></strong><a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwK6oIuhiTGHX68yhFZCX8a8MbI6HRzk6N9nsTIrb11zOWZhVd1PS-eC_enXf3zLiWeQlxLzCRhoKYAfPqAPEQtPbHSA-dyV9CNxIYHmjB3amw=="><font
color="#336600"><strong>www.publicwelfare.org</strong></font></a><br><br><strong><font color="#336600"><u><strong><font><u>For: National<br></u></font></strong></u><strong><font>What: America the Beautiful Fund<br>Who May Apply: Non-profit groups receive seed donations from major seed companies<br>Amount: Sets of 50 packets of vegetables, flowers and herbs are available for the cost of postage/handling.<br>Deadline: Ongoing</font></strong><u><strong><font><u><br>Contact: <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">http://www.america-the-beautiful.org/free_seeds/index.php</a><br><br>For: National<br></u></font></strong></u><strong><font>What: Pepsi Refresh Project grants<br>Who May Apply: Any citizen or group with an idea that has a positive impact on
society<br>Amount: $5,000 to $250,000<br>Deadline: Ongoing<br>Contact: </font></strong><a rel="nofollow" style="color: blue; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">refresheverything.com</a><u><br><br>For: National<br>
</u>What: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation<br>
Who May Apply: Funding to 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations
and public agencies in communities where Lowe's operates stores and
distribution centers.<br>
Amount: $5,000 to $25,000 grants<br>
Deadline: One grant can be submitted per year with no deadline<u><br>
Contact: Visit Lowe's stores for an application or visit
<a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: none;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp</a><br><br></u></font></strong><strong><font color="#336600"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For: National</span><br>What: Youth Garden Grants Program/ National Gardening Association and Home Depot<br>Who May Apply: Schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs.<br>Amount: $500 to $1,000<br>Deadline: Ongoing<br>Contact: <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank"
href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwKCjVZL0xBdqjlodnBVuGxLOJ_rVbOyijzQo26JrQ9xmh1LnSfQ8GvPt8I8hXygM6blw0vDL8Cs0ZwSGK1-ZNDz">http://www.kidsgardening.com/ygg.asp</a>.</font></strong><br><strong><font color="#336600"><u><br>For: National<br></u>What: America the Beautiful Fund<br>Who May Apply: Community Groups<br>Amount: 100 to 1,000 Free Seed Packets<br>Deadline: Ongoing<u><br>Contact: <a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">http://www.america-the-beautiful.org/free</a>_<a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJszzKzF5LSXQ3pXSPwhOHhxlBTCoYxiFxphT-jykmKJVBYqbgMGkfPmqNQV1Q6CBHE7wzqOURghQ==">seeds/free_seeds_flyer_08.pdf</a><br><br></u></font></strong><font
color="#336600"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For: National</span><br>What: Environmental Education and Seed Money Benefit Communities where they operate<br>Who May Apply: 501(c)(3) organizations<br>Amount: Not given<br>Deadline: Open<br>Contact: IPC 400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, Conn. 06921; (203) 541-8678; fax (203) 541-8309 <u><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.internationalpaper.com/Our%20Company/IP%20Giving/A_IP%20Foundation/Application_Guidelines.html">http://www.internationalpaper.com/Our%20Company/IP%20Giving/A_IP%20Foundation/Application_Guidelines.html</a></span></u>
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<div> </div>For: National<br></u>What: Donations of products<br>Who may apply: 501(c)(3) organizations<br>Amount: Computers, software, office </div></strong></font><strong><font color="#336600">supplies, clothing and personal care products<br>Deadline: Open<br>Contact: GIKI, 333 North Fairfax Street, </font><font color="#336600">Alexandria, VA 22314; (703)836-2121; fx </font><font color="#336600">(703)549-1481; <u>feedback@giftsinkind.org</u>; </font></strong><a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwL8lSmGL9JPfTuKpW4Mv17_a-OCGraygNmvbFkTOrB7t284z3eshEqjCbSARA2ZdeD_7JIooWbzUUXRvM5Jxqkw_GyzE4EkZgQcJX5peBK8FA=="><font color="#336600"><strong>www.giftsinkind.org</strong></font></a></font></div></div>
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<div><font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong><font color="#336600"><u>For: National</u> <br>What: Strengthen non-profit environmental </font><font color="#336600">organizations in areas of fund raising, </font></strong><strong><font color="#336600">organizational development and planning.<br>Who may apply: regional, statewide, or local </font><font color="#336600">nonprofit organizations serving low-income or </font><font color="#336600">minority constituencies with environmental </font><font color="#336600">issues as significant part of organization's </font></strong><strong><font color="#336600">agenda<br>Amount: No amount shown<br>Deadline: Open<br>Contact: ESC, 1500 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. </font><font color="#336600">Suite 25, Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) </font><font color="#336600">331-9700;
fax (202) 331-8592; </font></strong><a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:general@envsc.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:general@envsc.org"><font color="#336600"><strong>general@envsc.org</strong></font></a><font color="#336600"><strong>; </strong></font><a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwKQwAMdvgUqg9emsz49PKtp-2fvyaaPwPsG3jmhFgy17iTzdg8BOfTFUIL9rBP9hbxW50AqeB-7V5KqHHx9F5gA2wOjYH6tONQ="><font color="#336600"><strong>www.envsc.org</strong></font></a><br><br><strong><font color="#336600"><u>For: </u></font></strong><strong><font color="#336600"><u>National<br>
</u>What: </font></strong><strong><font color="#336600">Do Something grants are </font></strong><strong><font color="#336600">funds to promote youth activism. </font></strong><strong><font color="#336600">Do Something is a national nonprofit organization that inspires
young people to believe that change is possible, and trains, funds, and
mobilizes them to be leaders who measurably strengthen their
communities. <br>
Who May Apply: Available to U.S. and Canadian
citizens, age 25 or under, who want to create a community action
project, or further the success of an existing program. <br>Amount: One grant of $500 will be awarded each month. <br>Deadline: Applications are
accepted on a rolling basis and stay active for consideration for two
months after submission. <br>Contact: Visit the Do Something website to create a
project posting and submit an online application: </font></strong></font></div><font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><a rel="nofollow" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwIOXBY9t68UUz8fVNnYeMghdKguX-hLQgqF5CU8WF_7TP4oOSqexRI9kzSCEZQDkhs60CMI8jzcstVoSMEo-aQjnSLRw5x-6h5aNB5YvBoBAf5rOLXBAEZp5gZ-_-Iu5fPdZxt8NgYABA==">http://www.dosomething.org/grants</a></font><div><font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong><br></strong></font></div>
<div><font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><font color="#336600"><u><strong>For: National/Central and Eastern Europe, </strong></u></font><font color="#336600"><strong><u>Russia or South Africa<br></u>What: Grants for civil society, environment, </strong></font><strong><font color="#336600">poverty and projects local to Flint Mich.<br>Who May Apply: 501(c)(3) organizations; </font><font color="#336600">International only from above countries with </font></strong><font color="#336600"><strong>equivalent tax exempt status<br>Amount: $15,000 to $250,000<br>Deadline: Open - September 1 to December 31 </strong></font><strong><font color="#336600">will be considered for next calendar year<br>Contact: CSMF, Mott Foundation Building, 503 </font><font color="#336600">South Saginaw Street, Suite 1200, Flint,
</font><font color="#336600">Mich. 48502 (810)238-5651; fax </font><font color="#336600">(810)766-1753; <u>info@mott.org</u>; <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" target="_blank" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103049682708&s=5027&e=0019QItpYRxZwJcX0Bd60DE3oKLXV7n328zIE2P0a_fUM33j3tYg8L17goULOiGg77iIqwhiR1BC7QklOP19GyFFuMh94Og4mB2w50PgGQ8QrQvAacbBXhvkz4qgIv4nRUS"><font color="#336600"><u>w</u></font></a></font><font color="#336600"><u>ww.mott.org/grantseeker.aspx<br><br></u></font></strong><font color="#336600"><strong><u>For: Arkansas, Nevada, Oklahoma<br></u>What: Organizations that need resources for a </strong></font><font color="#336600"><strong>capital project<br>Who may apply: 501©3 located or operate in </strong></font><strong><font color="#336600">above states<br>Amount: $50,000<br>Deadline: Open <br>Contact: Reynolds Foundation, 1701 Village </font><font color="#336600">Center Circle, Las Vegas,
NV 89134; 702-804-6000; <u><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dwreynolds.org">www.dwreynolds.org</a></span></u></font></strong></font></div>
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<div><font style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;" color="#ffffff" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="2"><strong><font color="#336600"><u>For: California<br></u>What: Projects protecting & preserving </font><font color="#336600">ecosystems, plants, natural landscapes, </font></strong><font color="#336600"><strong>wildlands and wildlife<br>Who May Apply: 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) </strong></font><strong><font color="#336600">w/budgets $100,000 or less<br>Amount: $5,000<br>Deadline: Open<br>Contact: CWGF, The Presidio, P.O. Box 29903, </font><font color="#336600">San Francisco, CA 94129-0903; (415)561-6400; </font><font color="#336600">fax (415)561-6401; <a rel="nofollow" style="text-decoration: underline;" shape="rect" ymailto="mailto:info@calwildlandsfund.org" target="_blank" href="mailto:info@calwildlandsfund.org"><font
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<div><strong>410-654-8500, 410-654-4900 </strong></div></font><font color="#336600"><strong>fax, <u><span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org">www.hjweinbergfoundation.org</a></span></u></strong></font></font></div>
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