Mattel Announces Continuation of Grant Program to Benefit
Children
Deadline: July 15, 2008
Mattel ( http://www.mattel.com/ ) and the Mattel Children's
Foundation
( http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_
mattelFoundation.asp ) have announced they will continue the
Mattel Domestic Grantmaking Program, which provides funding for
organizations benefiting children in the United States.
Mattel's funding priorities include: programs that directly and
effectively impact children with demonstrated needs (physical,
financial, emotional, and health-related); preferences to pro-
grams with demonstrated results; and organizations that use cre-
ative and innovative methods to address a locally defined need
directly impacting children. Preference will be given to organ-
izations or programs that align with Mattel's philanthropic pri-
orities:
- Learning -- Increasing access to education for under-
served children and, in particular, innovative strategies to
promote and address literacy; - Health -- Supporting the health
and well-being of children, with particular emphasis on pro-
moting healthy, active lifestyles; - Girl Empowerment --
Promoting self-esteem in young girls, up to age 12.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity
organizations (or have a fiscal sponsor with tax-exempt status)
and must directly serve children in communities within the U.S.
Grants will range from $5,000 to $25,000 each for one fiscal
year. Funds may be applied to programs or general operating
costs.
Visit the Mattel Web site for complete program guidelines,
online eligibility quiz, and grant application.
RFP Link:
http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15012639/mattel
For additional RFPs in Children and Youth, visit:
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml
