Delta Dental celebrates 45 years with 45 grants

As Delta Dental of Tennessee celebrates 45 years of success in 2010, we are privileged to give back to the community that has supported us — especially in this tough economic environment. To commemorate our milestone anniversary, Delta Dental will be contributing $45,000 through 45 years. 45 grants. This grant program is open to all charities in Tennessee supporting oral health and/or children’s education. Grant awards will be $500-$1,500 and applications are now available for download. Applications and inquiries can be emailed to 45grants@deltadentaltn.com. All applications must be submitted by June 1, 2010, and award notifications will be distributed by August 1.

To apply for a grant or learn more, go to www.DeltaDentalTn.com/45grants.

A great opportunity for a first time homebuyer from Habitat for Humanity:

$50,000 grant available to qualified first time homebuyer!

Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity (NAHFH) has a $50,000 American Dream grant available immediately for a qualified homebuyer. The grant will be used to reduce the mortgage amount for a qualified, physically disabled first time homebuyer who is selected to build their home in NAHFH’s Timberwood community in Davidson County beginning September 2009. The homebuyer must also meet the additional requirements for Habitat home ownership, outlined further on the website at www.habitatnashville.org under the “Become a Homeowner” tab. For further information, please call Casey Campbell, Family Services Director, at 254-4663, x 215 or email her at ccampbell@habitatnashville.org.

From Nashville Post Business:

Among the 183 community organizations netting this year’s crop of YouthBuild grants is the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, which will get $625,000 to help young people finish their education and prepare for the work force.

Participants in YouthBuild programs include individuals who have been in the juvenile justice system, youth aging out of foster care, high school dropouts and others. In addition to receiving academic and occupational skills training, these young people develop leadership skills and participate in community service opportunities. Many YouthBuild participants are learning “green” building techniques, assisting with retrofitting existing homes, and discovering how to help make their communities sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Google has a grant program which allows nonprofits to advertise on Google free of charge for at least three months. After submitting an online application, nonprofits will know within 6 months whether they have been selected by the panel made up of Google employees. Click here for more information on the program.

Still have questions? Then participate tomorrow in a free Web event, organized by TechSoup on the topic. Learn about Google Grants and how your nonprofit can receive up to $10,000 to use towards a donation of Google AdWords, Google’s in-kind advertising program. Click here to find out how to participate in tomorrow’s Web event.