When gazing I am always looking for something that hits me as particularly useful and often uncommon in the funding world. I was very pleased to discover my subject for this blog. This funder is unique in that they grant money for “tangible items” or things that tend to remain with the grantee past the length of the program or initiative they may be used for. This is a rare find since most grants out there are for programming, capacity building or strategic planning.

This week’s pick: The Ludwig Family Foundation in California has committed their help to a wide variety of groups that “are working to make a positive difference in the world.” Types of tangible items they will fund are:

 New vehicles or equipment
 Equipment replacement and modernization
 Improvements to facilities
 Educational materials

Grants are made for a single year and range from $5,000 to $50,000 with applications accepted for the first of September, January, March and July. Tax exempt, 501©3 organizations within the United States or United States-based non-profits are eligible for support. For guidelines and more, click here.