I grew up in what was then a smaller town in Wisconsin where it seemed everyone knew everyone else and the children were watched by a whole community. My sons are growing up in an urban area where there are so many people it becomes difficult to really know your neighbors. Under the worst circumstances kids can find themselves with little support or direction. The funder I am presenting today wants to target youth-based non-profits serving the kids who need them most.

This week’s pick: The Tiger Woods Foundation (TWF) for underserved youth. Famous golfer Tiger Woods is giving back to the community by providing grant opportunities to help underserved youth ages 5-17. Funding areas for the TWF are Education and Youth Development with a geographic focus on young people in urban American cities. Grants of $2,500 to $25,000 are rewarded quarterly and proposals must be in by the following schedule: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1. You must be a 501©3 non-profit in existence for at least one year to apply. Go to the Foundation website for more information and to fill out the Eligibility Worksheet to see if you qualify.