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Search our list of organizations that provide funds for service-learning on an ongoing basis.

For time-sensitive funding and grants competitions, visit our Funding Opportunities page. For general information on grants and funding, visit our Funding topic page.

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Corporation for National & Community Service - Learn and Serve America Programs	The Corporation for National & Community Service, Learn and Serve America program resource guidelines are available for downloading. These include: General School-Based and Community-Based Programs; Higher Education; State Education Agencies; School-Based -Grantmaking Entity; Community-Based -State Commissions & Grantmaking Entity; and Indian Tribes and U.S. Territories.
COS Funding Opportunities	This Community of Science (COS) site assists in searching for "hard-to-find information critical to scientific research and other projects across all disciplines." A variety of search methods provide access to funding opportunities.
Council of Michigan Foundations	An association of over 400 grantmaking organizations, this page provides links to help grantseekers research funding opportunities, and obtain fundraising or organizational assistance.
Crystal Star Awards of Excellence in Dropout Recovery, Intervention and Prevention	The purpose of the National Dropout Prevention Network (NDPN) Crystal Star Awards of Excellence in Dropout Recovery, Intervention and Prevention is to identify and bring national recognition to outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of the mission of the NDPN. The mission of the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network is to serve as a research center and resource network for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to reshape school and community environments to meet the needs of youth in at-risk situations so these students receive the quality education and services necessary to succeed academically and graduate from high school. The winners of the National Dropout Prevention Network Crystal Star Awards of Excellence in Dropout Recovery, Intervention and Prevention will be announced and the Awards presented at the 24th Annual National Dropout Prevention Network Conference in Orlando, FL, October 14-17, 2012. Nomination materials are due by June 29, 2012.
Daily Points of Light Award	Each weekday, this award honors one volunteer or volunteer effort that has found innovative ways to meet community needs, efforts which often lead to long-term solutions and impact social problems in their local communities. Award Certificates and winners are featured on website and nominations are accepted year-round.
Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship	Daniel K. Inouye Fellowship was established in honor of Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii, who has served with distinction in the United States House of Representatives and Senate for nearly 40 years. This program is made possible by the support of the Aratani Foundation. The Fellow will work in the office of the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.
David and Lucille Packard Foundation, The	The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the following program areas: Conservation and Science; Population; and Children, Families, and Communities. The Foundation provides national and international grants, and also has a special focus on the Northern California Counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and Monterey.
Do Something Awards	Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best young world-changers, 25 and under. The Do Something Awards (formerly the BR!CK Awards) identify exceptional young social entrepreneurs, activists, and community leaders who have a significant social impact. Do Something Award nominees and winners represent the pivotal "do-ers" in their field, cause, or issue.
Dollar General Community and Back-to-School Grants	Dollar General's community grants program provides support for non-profit organizations committed to the advancement of youth literacy initiatives. The Dollar General Back-to-School grant program awards (7) grants to assist schools in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in implementing new programs or purchasing new equipment, materials or software for their school library or literacy program.
Donors Choose	Founded by a Bronx teacher, this nonprofit website invites public school teachers in New York city to propose activities for their students, and then invites citizens to choose a proposal they want to fund.