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Funding Guidelines
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The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs that fit within three focus areas. Proposals for program support must address needs within one of the three focus areas to be considered for funding:
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Safe and vital communities. Programs should address:
  • Catastrophe response
  • Youth anti-violence
  • Neighborhood revitalization
  • Teen safe driving (new for 2005)
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Economic empowerment. Programs should address:
  • Financial and economic literacy
  • Insurance education
  • Empowerment for victims of domestic violence (new for 2005)
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Tolerance, inclusion and diversity. Programs should address:
  • Teaching tolerance to youth
  • Ending hate crimes
  • Alleviating discrimination
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The following guidelines were established for prospective grant seekers. Since The Allstate Foundation receives funding requests far in excess of its budget, worthy causes must often be declined even when the request falls into one of the three focus areas.
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Eligibility
The Allstate Foundation makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Exclusions
The Allstate Foundation does not support the following: 
  • Individuals
  • Fundraising events, sponsorships
  • Capital and endowment campaigns
  • Equipment purchase unless part of a community outreach program
  • Athletic events
  • Memorial grants
  • Athletic teams, bands and choirs
  • Organizations that advocate religious beliefs or restrict participation on the basis of religion
  • Groups or organizations that will re-grant the foundation's gift to other organizations or individuals
  • Scouting groups
  • Private elementary and secondary schools
  • Requests to support travel
  • Grant requests for production of audio, film or video
  • Multi-year pledge requests
  • Non-domestic (international) causes
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Deadlines and Other Procedures
The Foundation has no deadlines for submission. Proposals may be submitted throughout the calendar year. Site visits or interviews will be scheduled only if the foundation staff requires additional information once a proposal has been received for consideration. 
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All declined proposals will receive written notification. However, written notifications of receipt of proposals are not sent. 
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