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CyberAlert PR Grants Program for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Each year CyberAlert awards PR Grants to not-for-profit organizations.
Ranging in value from $2,700 to $3,900 for each grant and consisting of one full year of free news monitoring / press clipping services, the value of the grants is expected to total in excess of $35,000 in the coming year.
All not-for-profit, educational and charitable organizations in the United States and Canada are eligible to apply for the grants, except previous grant recipients. CyberAlert accepts grant applications throughout the year until December 31, and announces grant recipients in January.
A simple and secure grant application is available online at https://secure.cyberalert.com/grants.html.
"The grant program is one way for CyberAlert to assist the public relations and marketing programs of not-for-profit organizations and to give back to the public relations profession that has helped our business grow and expand over the past five years," stated William J. Comcowich, CEO of CyberAlert.
In 2006, over 450 not-for-profit organizations applied to the CyberAlert PR Grants program. The CyberAlert selection process favors national and international organizations with innovative services that benefit the young, the poor, the abused, minorities, the environment, scientific research, and human rights.
The following organizations are the 2008 PR grant recipients:
Action Against Hunger
www.actionagainsthunger.org
New York, NY
International relief and development organization working to save malnourished children and their families while providing sustainable access to safe water and long-term solutions to hunger.
America's Second Harvest - The Nation's Food Bank Network
www.secondharvest.org
Chicago, IL
The largest domestic hunger relief organization in the U.S. Secures and distributes food and grocery products to over 200 member food banks feeding over 25 million Americans each year.
Brit Tzedek V'Shalom
www.btvshalom.org
Chicago, IL
Grassroots advocacy organization working to educate and mobilize support within the Jewish community for a negotiated two-state resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Campaign Finance Institute
www.cfinst.org
Washington, DC
Conducts objective research and education, empanels task forces and makes recommendations for policy change in the field of campaign finance at federal and state levels.
Canada 2020
www.canada2020.ca
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Develops progressive policy ideas and options for Canadian decision makers through the engagement of Canada's business, political and community leaders.
Canadian Breast Cancer Network
www.cbcn.ca
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Provides a national link between 225 partner and member groups that provide patient services and public education on breast cancer.
Canadian Paralympic Committee
www.paralympic.ca
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Promotes the social and health benefits of participating in physical activities regardless of physical impairments, empowering persons with physical disabilities through sports.
Caribbean Conservation Corporation
www.cccturtle.org
Gainesville, FL
Working to ensure survival of sea turtles through research, education, training, advocacy and the protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend.
Children, Incorporated
www.childrenincorporated.org
Richmond, VA
Provides clothing, food, school supplies, shelter, and access to medical care to over 17,000 young people at 352 project sites in 24 countries including the United States.
Community Action Partnership
www.communityactionpartnership.com
Washington, DC
Offers training and technical assistance to the 1,000 Community Action Agencies that are fighting poverty on the local level.
CycleSafe
www.cyclesafe.org
Winston-Salem, NC
Provides biking safety information to children and adults. Conducts "bike rodeos" to share safe biking techniques with children. Provides "safe biking" curriculum to schools and youth organizations. Provides low-cost bike safety helmets to children.
Epilepsy Foundation
www.efa.org
Landover, MD
Works to insure that the 3 million people in the U.S. with epilepsy are able to participate in all life experiences; to improve how people with epilepsy are perceived, accepted and valued in society; and to promote research for a cure.
Gilda's Club Worldwide
www.gildasclub.org
New York, NY
Advocates for the emotional and social support for anyone touched by cancer through networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events.
Jour de la Terre (Earth Day) Quebec
www.jourdelaterre.org
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
National organization dedicated to improving the state of the environment by working through 500 local partner organizations that conduct over 700 activities each year in Quebec.
Keep A Breast Foundation
www.keep-a-breast.org
Oceanside, CA
Seeks to increase breast cancer awareness and to eradicate breast cancer by informing young people of methods of prevention, early detection and support.
My Stuff Bags Foundation
www.mystuffbags.org
Westlake Village, CA Provides duffels filled with new items to children who must enter crisis shelters or foster homes with no personal belongings as a result of abuse or neglect.
NAACP
www.naacpnet.org
Baltimore, MD
Civil rights and social justice organization focused on fighting discrimination and fostering education equity, economic empowerment, civic engagement and access to healthcare.
National Coalition Against Censorship
www.ncac.org
New York, NY
Works with an alliance of 50 national organizations and the general public to oppose censorship and to promote and defend the First Amendment values of freedom of thought, inquiry, and expression.
National Commission on Teaching and America's Future (NCTAF)
www.nctaf.org
Washington, DC
Aims to assure that every child in America receives 21st century teaching by advocating for strong learning communities in schools, quality teacher preparation, and professionally rewarding teaching careers.
National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)
www.staysafeonline.info
Washington, DC
Central clearinghouse for cyber security awareness and education for home users, small businesses and the education community.
National Fibromyalagia Association
www.fmaware.org
Anaheim, CA
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia by increasing the awareness of the pubic, media, government and medical communities.
National Fire Protection Association
www.nfpa.org
Quincy, MA
Dedicated to reducing the incidence of damaging fires through public education campaigns including Fire Prevention Week.
National Parkinson Foundation
www.parkinson.org
Miami, FL
International network of 57 NPF-designated medical centers, 49 affiliated chapters and 900 support groups providing research, clinical care and outreach for patients with Parkinson disease and related neurological conditions.
National Prostate Cancer Coalition
www.fightprostatecancer.org
Washington, DC
Provides resources and education to people affected by prostate cancer; advocates for increased research funding; raises awareness of the importance of early detection and treatment; conducts free prostate cancer screenings for men in underserved communities nationwide.
Save Our Seas Foundation
www.saveourseas.com
Geneva, Switzerland and Stockbridge, Hampshire, UK
Conducts a wide range of programs aimed at awareness, protection, preservation and conservation of the marine environment around the world.
SERRV International (A Greater Gift)
www.agreatergift.org
Madison, WI
Alternative trade and development organization provides marketing assistance, product development, grants and loans to assist low-income artisans and farmers in 36 countries to develop the income, skills and tools need to improve their lives.
Special Olympics, Inc.
www.specialolympics.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society. Provides year-round sports training and competition to 2.5 million adults and children with intellectual disabilities across 165 countries.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association
www.suddencardiacarrest.org
Washington, DC
Provides public education programs about sudden cardiac arrest which kills more people in the U.S. than stroke, breast cancer, HIV/AIDS and lung cancer combined, and works toward getting more automated external defibrillators in more public places for use in medical emergencies involving cardiac arrest.
United Nations Association of the U.S.A.
www.unusa.org
New York, NY
Dedicated to building understanding and support of the ideals and work of the United Nations. Conducts educational and humanitarian campaigns including student education programs, clearing minefields, and providing school-based support for children living with HIV/AIDS in Africa.
The following organizations are the 2007 PR grant recipients:
100 Black Men of America, Inc.
www.100blackmen.org
Atlanta, GA
With 106 chapters, the organization's volunteers provide mentoring, education, health and wellness services to urban youth.
ALS Society of Canada
www.als.ca
Toronto, ON
Funds research on ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / Lou Gerhig's Disease), supports provincial ALS societies in providing care to persons living with ALS, and provides public information to build awareness of the disease.
Break the Cycle
www.breakthecycle.org
Los Angeles, CA
Focusing on the issues of domestic and dating violence, provides domestic violence prevention, early intervention, and public education services.
C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
www.fightcolorectalcancer.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to improving screening, diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and to increasing awareness that colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable.
Center for Constitutional Rights, The
www.ccr-ny.org
New York, NY
Dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Undertakes litigation to guarantee the rights of those with the fewest protections and least access to legal resources.
Donate Life America
www.donatelife.net
Richmond, VA
Alliance of national organizations and local affiliates dedicated to inspiring all people to donate life through organ, eye and tissue donation.
Environmental Defence
www.environmentaldefence.ca
Toronto, ON
Dedicated to protecting the environment and human health by conducting public education programs and advocating for effective government policy.
Environmental Literacy Council
www.enviroliteracy.org
Washington, DC
In the quest for environmental literacy, the Council brings science-based, cross-disciplinary teaching resources into classrooms around the world. Maintains extensive online library of learning materials and teaching activities related to the environmental sciences.
Guttmacher Institute
www.guttmacher.org
New York, NY
Dedicated to advancing sexual and reproductive health worldwide through research, policy analysis and public education.
Immigrant Legal Resource Center, The
www.ilrc.org
San Francisco, CA
Undertakes educational and advocacy initiatives on behalf of immigrants. Works to create a society that embraces diversity, respects the dignity and rights of all, and values new Americans' contributions to society.
In Kind Canada
www.inkindcanada.ca
Mississauga, ON
Helps companies and charities connect by receiving donations of surplus goods from companies and allocating the goods to member charities.
International Children's Digital Library
www.icdlbooks.org
Manchester, MA
Dedicated to the preservation and online distribution of children's literature worldwide. Maintains the world's largest multi-cultural collection of children's literature available free and accessible worldwide over the Internet.
Keep America Beautiful
www.kab.org
Stamford, CT
Implements public education and hands-on programs that benefit the environment including litter and illegal dump clean-ups, graffiti removal and recycling drives to enhance beautification of America.
Lance Armstrong Foundation
www.livestrong.org
Austin, TX
Dedicated to inspiring and empowering people affected by cancer, helping them live with, through and beyond cancer.
Medicare Rights Center, The
www.medicarerights.org
New York, NY
Through hotlines, education programs and policy initiatives, provides information to people with Medicare and helps assure that older adults and people with disabilities get good, affordable health care.
National Philanthropic Trust
www.nptrust.org
Jenkintown, PA
Promotes and facilitates charitable giving by individuals, families and organizations, and assists donors with the administration and investment of their philanthropy.
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN)
www.rainn.org
Washington, DC
Carries out programs to prevent sexual assault, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. Operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800-656-HOPE).
Reading is Fundamental, Inc.
www.rif.org
Washington, DC
Through community volunteers in every state, provides 4.5 million children aged 3 to 8 with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year in order to make reading fun and beneficial to their everyday life.
Security on Campus, Inc.
www.securityoncampus.org
Dedicated to safe campuses for college students. Provides services to the victims of college campus violence, educates students to protect themselves and works to ensure that campuses are in compliance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act."
Sierra Club of Canada
www.sierraclub.ca
Dedicated to bringing citizens together to solve environmental problems and thereby improve their communities and the earth.
United Through Reading®
www.unitedthroughreading.org
San Diego, CA
The United Through Reading® program enables deployed military parents to stay connected with their children by reading books aloud on videotape or DVD and sending them home for the children's enjoyment.
VetDogs and Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation
www.vetdogs.org and www.fidelco.org
Smithtown, NY and Bloomfield, CT
Vetdogs (Guidedog Foundation for the Blind) trains and places guide and service dogs to veterans returning wounded from Iraq and Afghanistan. Fidelco breeds, trains, and places German Shepard guide dogs throughout the U.S and Canada. (Joint Award.)
World Federation of Mental Health
www.wfmh.com
Working to improve mental health services worldwide, promote good mental health and well-being, and increase public understanding and acceptance of people with mental health problems.
The following organizations are the 2006 PR grant recipients:
Alliance for Consumer Education
www.consumered.org
www.inhalant.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to advancing community health and education, focusing on inhalant abuse prevention.
American Association of Suicidology
www.suicidology.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. Runs national clearinghouse on suicide and suicide lifeline.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)
www.astho.org
Washington, DC
Represents state and territorial public health agencies dedicated to development and implementation of sound public health policies.
Canada's National History Society
www.historysociety.ca
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Dedicated to raising awareness of Canadian history.
Destination ImagiNation
www.destinationimagination.org
www.idodi.org
Glassboro, NJ
Creativity and problem-solving program for school children.
FishAmerica Foundation
www.asafishing.org
Alexandria, VA
Provides funding for local hand-on projects to enhance fish populations, restore fisheries habitat, improve water quality and advance fisheries research.
Global Fund for Women
www.globalfundforwomen.org
San Francisco, CA
Provides grants to women's rights organizations around the world.
International Crisis Group
www.crisisgroup.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to prevent and resolve deadly conflict. Work focuses on countries at risk of outbreak, escalation or recurrence of violent conflict.
Invest in Kids
www.investinkids.ca
Toronto, Ontario
Dedicated to strengthening parenting knowledge and skills, helping enable parents become the parents they want and need to be.
It Happened to Alexa Foundation
www.ithappenedtoalexa.org
Lewiston, NY
Provides financial and emotional support to victims of sexual assault, paying travel expenses for a support person to accompany the victim to trial and in some cases providing a person to help the victim navigate the legal system.
JA Worldwide (Junior Achievement)
www.ja.org
Colorado Springs, CO
Dedicated to educating young people about business, economics and entrepreneurship through in-school and after-school programs.
Marine Biological Laboratory
www.mbl.edu
Woods Hole, MA
Dedicated to research and education in the biological, biomedical and environmental sciences.
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP)
www.ncadp.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to educating the public about capital punishment and to achieving reform at the state level.
National Rural Health Association (NRHA)
www.nrharural.org
Kansas City, MO
Dedicated to ensure access, equity and quality in health care to Americans who call rural areas home.
Oklahoma City National Memorial
www.oklahomacitynationalmemorial.org
Oklahoma City, OK
Honoring "those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever" by the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City and teaching the impact of violence to children and adults.
Partnership Against Domestic Violence
www.padv.org
Atlanta, GA
Dedicated to ending domestic violence, educating the public on dynamics of domestic violence and supporting women and their families in their efforts to live violence free.
Relief International
www.ri.org
Los Angeles, CA
Provides emergency relief, rehabilitation and development assistance to vulnerable communities worldwide.
Safety Magic in Law Enforcement
www.smileclowns.org
Scottsdale, AZ
Using magic and clowns, trains safety professionals to teach safety to children including water safety, gun safety and pool safety.
The following organizations were the 2005 PR grant recipients:
American Jewish World Service, New York
www.ajws.org
New York
Faith-based organization provides non-sectarian international development and emergency relief in the developing world: Africa, Asia and the Americas.
Common Cause Education Fund
www.commoncause.org
Washington, DC
Public interest group with 300,000+ members nationwide carries out projects ranging from voter education and engagement to research in campaign financing, media reform, and other good government efforts.
Community Action Partnership
www.communityactionpartnership.org
Washington, DC
Advocates for low-income people on the national level and provides training and technical assistance to member agencies.
European Space Agency/Hubble
www.eso.org
Germany
Education and outreach for the Hubble Space Telescope in Europe.
Islamic Society of North America
www.isna.net
Indiana
Represents the Muslim community of North America, offering training programs and conferences that address issues of importance to Muslims and participating in interfaith dialogue.
Justice at Stake
www.justiceatstake.org
Washington, DC
National partnership of more than 40 organizations that work together to keep America's courts fair, impartial and independent.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (Canada)
www.madd.ca
Ontario
Conducts programs to stop impaired driving and to support victims.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
www.nami.org
Virginia
Grassroots mental health organization in the U.S., providing education, advocacy and research in support of people living with mental illness and their families.
National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
www.dontshake.com
Utah
Conducts research, provides technical assistance, trains professionals, supports parents and establishes programs that will prevent the shaking and abuse of infants and children.
National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV Fund)
www.nnedv.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to creating a social, political and economic environment in which violence against women no longer exists.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM)
www.nlbm.com
Missouri
The world's only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich history of African-American baseball and its impact on the social advancement of America.
Response-Ability
www.ravolunteers.com
Pennsylvania
Trains, coaches and inspires innovative volunteer teachers to provide quality education in inner city schools and international sites.
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
www.slsb.org
California
Dedicated to brightening the lives of seriously ill children and their families and helping children address the social, emotional and medical aspects of living with illness.
The ACT Foundation of Canada
www.actfoundation.ca
Ontario
Conducts cardiopulmonary resuscitation education program for high school students throughout Canada.
The Jason Foundation, Inc.
www.jasonfoundation.com
Tennessee
Promotes prevention of youth suicide through education programs.
Youth Service America
www.ysa.org
Washington, DC
Dedicated to increasing the quantity and quality of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally.
In 2004, the following organizations received CyberAlert PR Grants.
ACCION International
www.accion.org
Boston, MA
Fights poverty worldwide through microlending.
Alzheimer's Association
www.alzfdn.org
New York, NY
Disease research and programs/services for individuals with the disease, their family members, and caregivers.
American Association of Poison Control Centers
www.aapcc.org
Washington, DC
Promotes reduction of injury, illness, and death from poisonings and greater public use of the national poison emergency hotline.
Bread for the World
www.bread.org
Washington, D.C.
Anti-hunger advocacy organization
Buckner Orphan Care International's Shoes for Orphan Souls
www.helporphans.org
Dallas, TX
Collects and distributes shoes to orphans in more than 30 countries around the world.
EarthJustice
www.earthjustice.org
Oakland, CA
Non-profit, environmental law firm that provides free legal service to organizations and communities fighting for a cleaner environment.
Earthwatch Institute
www.earthwatch.org
Maynard, MA
Engages volunteers worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
First Book
www.firstbook.org
Washington, DC
Gives children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.
IMPACS
www.impacs.org
Vancouver, BC
Provides communication services, media training, media relations and marketing assistance to Canadian charities and not-for-profits.
La Leche League International
www.lalecheleague.org
Shaumberg, IL
Advocates for breast feeding and infant nutrition worldwide.
Lutheran World Relief
www.lwr.org
Baltimore, MD
Works with parishes and partners in 50 countries to help people, grow food, improve health, build livelihoods, strengthen communities, end conflict and recover from disasters.
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP)
www.ncrp.org
Washington, D.C.
Advocates for philanthropy that is more supportive of organizations working for social and economic justice.
RespectED (Canadian Red Cross)
www.redcross.ca
Calgary, Alberta
Provides education and services on abuse/violence prevention among teenagers.
Thomas B. Fordham Institute
www.edexcellence.net
Washington, D.C.
Research and education organization seeking to improve K-12 education, especially among poor and minority children.
(Joint Award)
a) Youth Vote Coalition
www.youthvote.org
b) New Voters Project
www.newvotersproject.org
Washington, D.C.
Denver, CO
Nonpartisan coalitions working to increase the political involvement of young Americans.
