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Arts & Culture

Organizations that enhance the cultural climate, encourage creativity, bolster arts education or promote access to cultural experiences Examples Include: Cultural centers, performing or visual arts groups, museums, libraries, zoos, botanical gardens, theater, opera, dance, arts festivals, community outreach, arts education, journalism, architecture, arts access, audience expansion, historic preservation, arts councils, public TV/radio, cultural appreciation

Community/Civic

Organizations that foster business growth, affordable housing, neighborhood safety, community improvement, politics or public policy Examples Include: Better business bureaus, chambers of commerce, economic development, job skill training, safety, housing, neighborhood enrichment, minority and women's concerns, First Amendment issues, business organizations, trade associations, community growth, public policy institutes, voter registration, campaign finance reform, sports/recreational facilities, parks/playgrounds, civil rights, consumer protection, employment counseling, reproductive rights, international affairs, entrepreneurship, political activities, rural or urban development, tourism promotion, advocacy groups

Education

Organizations that concentrate on learning, teaching, enrichment or achievement Examples Include: Early child development, pre-school, elementary/secondary schools, higher education institutions, community colleges, vocational education, literacy, private/public schools, teacher training, parental involvement, after-school programs, mentoring, enrichment efforts, drop-out prevention, academic achievement, special needs students, magnet/charter schools, leadership or professional development, continuing education, systemic reform, international student exchanges, school boards or districts

Environment

Organizations that want to preserve or protect the world's natural resources Examples Include: Conservation groups, neighborhood clean-up efforts, recycling programs, green space or buildings, nature trails and parks, endangered species, animal welfare, wildlife research, energy conservation, sustainability issues, pollution control, global warming, conservation/business collaborations, environmental education

Health

Organizations that deal with physical well-being, medical and fitness issues Examples Include: Hospitals, medical clinics, hospices, medical research, single-disease associations, illness prevention efforts, mental health, dental care, healthcare cost containment, healthcare or insurance reform, patient services, medical schools, nursing care or training, wellness and nutrition efforts, health associations

Religion

Organizations that encourage faith, spirituality and charity Examples Include: Churches and other places of worship, seminaries, spiritual awareness and tolerance efforts, theological training, religious outreach, religious welfare and faith-based services, religious education

Social Services

Organizations that assist people in times of need, personal conflict and emergency Examples Include: Family and child services, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, seniors, the disabled, low-income populations, homelessness, hunger, immigrants, boys' and girls' clubs, youth services, disaster response, family planning and reproductive services, food banks, shelters, adoption and foster care, united funds and federated appeals, legal aid, domestic violence, welfare-to-work efforts, child care