New Grant Programs

Grant maker: Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Program: Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use
Purpose: To help governments in developing countries reduce tobacco use among their citizens
Amount available: $375-million over five years
Web site: http://www.tobaccocontrolgrants.org

Grant maker: Rockefeller Foundation
Program: Campaign for American Workers
Purpose: To develop tools, policies, and products that promote Americans’ economic security
Amount available: $70-million
Web site: http://www.rockfound.org/index_CAW_bm.shtml

Grant maker: John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Program: Community Information Challenge
Purpose: To help community foundations use media and technology to keep citizens informed and get them involved in civic affairs
Amount available: $24-million over five years
Web site: http://www.informationneeds.org

Grant maker: American Express
Program: Members Project
Purpose: To support five innovative projects that can provide global benefits, with the recipients chosen by American Express cardholders
Amount available: $2.5-million
Web site: http://www.membersproject.com