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Applications accepted year-round but must be submitted by September 1 for annual review in October; decisions communicated by November.
Manning Foundation Grant Program is sponsored by The Manning Foundation (Wells Fargo Philanthropic Services). Primarily supports research in the prevention of blindness and the cure of diseases of the human eye, including dry eye. The foundation encourages basic research and development of new concepts and technology related to these areas.
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How do I report suspected fraud? To support charitable and/or educational purposes, specifically to encourage basic research and development of new concepts and technology related to the prevention of blindness and the cure of diseases of the human eye, as well as research and help for intellectual and developmental disabilities, with emphasis toward helping and advancing such research.
Annual application deadlines The Foundation primarily supports organizations located in Texas. The Foundation primarily supports research in the prevention of blindness and the cure of diseases of the human eye, and research in intellectual and developmental disabilities. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average total giving per year: $250,000 Annual application period and deadlines Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by September 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in October. Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Grant decisions are generally communicated by November for applications received by the deadline. Required agreements and reports Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects. The Manning Foundation was created by William O.
Manning of Harris County, TX in 1992. The Foundation encourages basic research and development of new concepts and technology related to the prevention of blindness and the cure of diseases of the human eye, as well as research and help for intellectual and developmental disabilities, with emphasis toward helping and advancing such research.
Mr. Manning started as a clerk with Humble Oil and spent his entire career with this company (and its successors). He married Nannie Brooks “Nancy” Stafford Manning on June 10th, 1944. She predeceased him in 1991.
He died on June 17, 1992. To support charitable and/or educational purposes, specifically to encourage basic research and development of new concepts and technology related to the prevention of blindness and the cure of diseases of the human eye, as well as research and help for intellectual and developmental disabilities, with emphasis toward helping and advancing such research.
Annual application deadlines The Foundation primarily supports organizations located in Texas. The Foundation primarily supports research in the prevention of blindness and the cure of diseases of the human eye, and research in intellectual and developmental disabilities. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Average total giving per year: $250,000 Annual application period and deadlines Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by September 1 to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting that occurs in October. Applicants will receive an automated email confirming their submission.
Grant decisions are generally communicated by November for applications received by the deadline. Required agreements and reports Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects. The Manning Foundation was created by William O.
Manning of Harris County, TX in 1992. The Foundation encourages basic research and development of new concepts and technology related to the prevention of blindness and the cure of diseases of the human eye, as well as research and help for intellectual and developmental disabilities, with emphasis toward helping and advancing such research.
Mr. Manning started as a clerk with Humble Oil and spent his entire career with this company (and its successors). He married Nannie Brooks “Nancy” Stafford Manning on June 10th, 1944. She predeceased him in 1991.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily those located in Texas, working in education and health — specifically blindness prevention, eye disease research, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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