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Grant Opportunities Bulletin
for the Inland Empire
Capacity Building Continuum October 2018
Grant Opportunities Bulletin The grant opportunities bulletin is developed as a component of the First 5 San Bernardino Capacity Building Continuum. It is provided to help organizations identify opportunities that may benefit individuals in the inland empire. Opportunities are separated by type of funding source (foundation, federal, state, and local) and by the major category of service investment.
Arts and Children, Youth, Community Basic Needs Humanities and Family Development
Arts Clothing Children Civil/Human Rights Culture Food Families Civil Society Humanities Housing/Shelter Youth Community Journalism/Media Human Services Improvement / Development & Revitalization Economic Development Criminal Justice Education and Health and Other / Prevention and Job Training Wellness Miscellaneous Victim Services
Crime Prevention After-school Programs Aging Animal Welfare Activities Elementary Education Athletics/Sports Environment Parolee Services / Higher Education Behavioral Health Faith-based Services Re-entry Supports Job Training Disabilities Green Spaces Victim Services Physical Health Nonprofit Management Child Abuse Reproductive Health Services focused on Domestic Violence Substance Abuse Minorities and/or Elder Abuse Native Americans Human Trafficking Veteran Services Sexual Assault Volunteerism
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The following are summaries of grant opportunities that have either been recently released or those that have upcoming deadlines.
Foundation Funding Opportunities
ARTS AND HUMANITIES NEW!! Association of Performing Arts Professionals Supports the Global Exchange of Arts. The Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) assists U.S. based APAP-member presenting professionals and their organizations and companies in building partnerships and collaborations with international touring artists, companies and their collaborators outside of the U.S., and to experience the work of artists from around the world in its cultural context. APAP recognizes that promoting global exchanges of artists, their work and cross-cultural programs is essential to fully engage audiences and communities in the breadth and diversity of performing arts experiences. These exchanges provide an opportunity for presenting professionals to expand and deepen their knowledge of artists, traditions, and cultures from around the world. APAP awards U.S. based presenting organizations, agents, managers, producers, individual artists, and groups of performing arts professionals traveling outside of the U.S. to see the work of artists and companies or to develop and advance projects with foreign artists and their collaborators. APAP strongly encourages but does not limit travel to the following: Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. In addition, APAP gives preference to applicants who are located in rural communities where exposure to other cultures and diverse arts programming may be less prevalent than in urban settings. APAP also highly encourages Group Applications and provides the Lead Partner Organization (i.e. the APAP member submitting the application on behalf of the group) with extra funds to offset the additional time and investment required to organize the trip. Group travel tends to spark collaboration and lays the foundation for commissioning and touring work in multiple sites across the U.S. It also provides the opportunity for travelers to experience work and meet creative teams together, to discuss potential block booking engagements and brainstorm programming initiatives.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $2,000 to $10,000. Eligibility: All applicants must be active members of APAP at the time of submission, and membership must extend at least one month beyond proposed travel dates.
Due Date: October 30, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.apap365.org/Programs/Funding-Opportunities/Cultural- Exchange-Fund
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NEW!! The Puffin Foundation West Accepting Applications for Social Justice Art Projects. The Puffin Foundation West is now accepting applications for social justice art projects by individuals or organizations that educate and inform the public on important, timely topics facing the country and planet that others might hesitate to fund. The foundation gives special consideration to communities and school districts underserved by the arts. In 2019, the foundation will consider projects from individual artists and organizations working within the visual arts, dance, music, theater, photography, film/video, writing, poetry, and public interest platforms.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $550 to$2,500. Foundation grants are relatively modest in size and, therefore, the larger the annual budget, the less likely we may deem the funds necessary.
Eligibility: Tax-exempt organizations and individuals are eligible to apply. The Foundation typically will not consider grants from NFPs whose annual budget is $1 million or more. The overall size and annual budget of each applicant is taken into consideration.
Due Date: November 9, 2018 For more information, visit: http://puffinwest.org/grant-application/
NEW!! The Shubert Foundation Supports Dance, Theatre, and Arts-Related Programs. The Shubert Foundation supports dance, theatre, and arts-related programs. Dance and Theatre applications are evaluated individually and with appropriate allowance for size and resources. The standard for awarding these grants is based on an assessment of each organization's operation and its contribution to the field. Artistic achievement, administrative strength, and fiscal stability are factored into each evaluation, as is the company's development of new work and other significant contributions to the field of professional theatre in the US. Some organizations that help support the development of theatre and dance are eligible for funding. Grants to these art-related organizations are based principally on an assessment of their work, as demonstrated by past and current performance. Impact, administrative strength, and fiscal stability are also factored into each evaluation.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Applicants must be located in the US and have current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to be eligible for funding. The Foundation provides grants only to organizations that have an established artistic and administrative track record, as well as a history of fiscal responsibility. The Foundation does not make grants to individuals, nor does it provide funds for project support, audience development, direct subsidy of reduced-price admissions, conduit organizations (agencies
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Due Date: Theatre applications are due on December 1, 2018. All other applications are due on October 18, 2018. For more information, visit: http://www.shubertfoundation.org/grantapps/howtoapply.asp
NEW!! California Humanities Accepting Applications for Documentary Film, Audio, and Digital Media Projects. California Humanities is now accepting applications for The California Documentary Project (CDP) program. The California Documentary Project (CDP) is a competitive grant program that supports the research and development and production stages of film, audio, and digital media projects that seek to document California in all its complexity. Projects should use the humanities to provide context, depth, and perspective and reach and engage broad audiences through multiple means, including but not limited to radio and television broadcasts, podcasts, online distribution and interactive media, community screenings and discussions, in classrooms and libraries, at cultural centers, film festivals, and beyond. Funding is available in two categories: Research and Development: Grants are awarded to strengthen the humanities content and approach of documentary media productions in their earliest stages. Projects must actively involve at least three humanities advisors to help frame and contextualize subject matter throughout the research and development phase. Production: Grants are awarded to strengthen the humanities content and approach of documentary media productions and help propel projects toward completion. Projects must be in the production stage, be a work in progress, and actively involve at least two humanities advisors in the production process.
Grant requests must be matched by (at least) a one-to-one amount of cash or in-kind contributions from non-federal sources. Grant Amount: Research and Development grants range up to $10,000. Production grants range up to $50,000. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must have tax-exempt status or have a tax-exempt organization as a fiscal sponsor and demonstrate matching funds from non-federal sources. Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: http://calhum.org/funding-opportunities/california-documentary- project/
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NEW!! The Multi-Arts Production Fund Accepting Applications for Live Performance Projects. The Multi-Arts Production (MAP) Fund supports original live performance projects throughout the United States that embody a spirit of deep inquiry. MAP is particularly interested in supporting artists that question, disrupt, complicate, and challenge inherited notions of social and cultural hierarchy across the current American landscape, including issues of class, sexual orientation, gender, generation, faith, and other aspects of cultural difference. Annually the fund supports up to 40 projects. As an anti-racist organization that does not support cultural appropriation, or oppressive project language, structures, or content, MAP supports artists who are trying to offer alternative artistic and social paradigms. MAP supports projects that address these concerns through the processes of creating and distributing live performance to the public, and/or through the content and themes of the work itself.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $45,000. Eligibility: MAP funding supports the creation, development, and distribution of new work only. Work sponsored must take place after July 1, 2019, and have a generative artist or artistic team at the time of the proposal. Applicants must apply with a nonprofit organization that acts as a fiscal conduit to receive, hold, and distribute money, plans to present the proposed project, plans to produce the proposed project, or plans to add creative vision, partnership, and/or non-cash resources to the proposed project.
Due Date: October 30, 2018 For more information, visit: https://mapfundblog.org/the-program/
NEW!! The YoungArts Foundation Invites Applications for 2018 Young Artists Prizes. The National YoungArts Foundation provides emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12) with opportunities to work with renowned mentors, apply for scholarships, and gain national recognition throughout their careers.
The YoungArts Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2018 Prize cycle. Support is offered in ten artistic disciplines: cinematic arts, dance, design, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing. All YoungArts Winners are exposed to professional and educational opportunities, including the chance to work with and learn from renowned artists in their fields (e.g., Debbie Allen, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Judith Hill, Placido Domingo, Frank Gehry, Neil Patrick Harris, Jeff Koons, Wynton Marsalis, Sallman Rushdie, Carrie Mae Weems, and others), and (space permitting) are eligible to participate in one of Young Arts’ annual regional programs in Miami, Los Angeles, or New York. 6 | P a g e
The YoungArts Foundation also provides students in its program access to a strong professional network of more than twenty thousand alumni, as well as ongoing professional guidance and the opportunity to perform and exhibit their work at some of the nation’s leading cultural institutions. There is a $35 non-refundable application fee per category; fee waivers are available.
Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 in cash awards are available for prize recipients. Eligibility: To be eligible, students but be citizens or legal residents of the United States or U.S. territories between the ages of 15-18 on December 1, 2018, or in grades 10-12, may apply. International students who are studying in the U.S. on a student visa also are eligible to apply.
Due Date: October 12, 2018. For more information, visit: http://www.youngarts.org/apply
NEW!! The Ethics and Excellence Journalism Foundation (EEJF) Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Journalism Projects. The Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation’s mission is to invest in the future of journalism by building the ethics, skills, and opportunities needed to advance principled, probing news and information now and for the future. EEJF does so through contributions to media institutions and journalism schools, primarily in areas of investigative reporting, professional development, Oklahoma journalism, and special opportunities. Within each of these program areas, the Foundation gives special preference to programs focusing on ethics and new media. Areas of investment include: Investigative Reporting: Through its support of non-profit investigative organizations and educational institutions, the Foundation seeks to: o Increase the quantity, quality and ethical standards of investigative reporting and watchdog journalism on state and local issues; o Stimulate and nurture the development of organizations, infrastructures, services, collaborations and business models that can help secure a future for investigative reporting and watchdog journalism; o Encourage the development of digital innovations that make data about state and local issues more available to the public.
Professional Development: Through its support of professional development programs at non-profits and educational institutions, the Foundation seeks to: o Improve the credibility and impact of journalism; o Stimulate adherence to the highest ethical standards and practices by both traditional and new media; o Sustain and encourage more journalism that produces civic results; o Help journalists make use of new tools and new outlets for their work;
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o Increase and renew the enthusiasm of journalists for their important work.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations focused on the news media or a journalism school.
Due Date: November 15, 2018 For more information, visit: http://inasmuchfoundation.org/journalism-foundation/
OPERA America Supports Innovative Opera Projects. OPERA America supports the implementation of innovative projects in opera’s most important areas of practice, including artistic vitality, audience experience, organizational effectiveness, and community connections. The program enables companies to increase their investment in experimentation and innovation and contribute to field-wide learning. Grants are intended to support projects that (a) represent an effort new to the field; (b) adaptations or applications of strategies that have been implemented elsewhere but are new to the applicant company or its community; and (c) refinements or enhancements to proven organizational strategies that merit continued development. OPERA America will assist with evaluation and documentation and help disseminate lessons learned from the projects.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts are based on the company’s operating budget and range from $10,000 to $100,000.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a Professional Company Member (PCM) organization in good standing with OPERA America, meaning applicants must be current in payment of membership dues, be a PCM for at least one year, and current in completion of the most recent Professional Opera Survey, in Membership Listings and any submission of reports from previous OPERA America grants.
Due Date: January 28, 2019
For more information, visit: https://www.operaamerica.org/content/about/grants.aspx
The Actor’s Equity Foundation Announces Funding for Nonprofit Theaters. The Actor’s Equity Foundation announces funding for nonprofit theaters through its Theatre Grants program. Theatre Grants are awarded to theaters with an established artistic and administrative track record, a history of fiscal responsibility, and that have worked to improve the state of the theatre. Modest grants from a limited fund are awarded by the end of the year.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified.
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Eligibility: Eligible applicants include theaters with current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Due Date: Applications are accepted between September 1 and October 31, 2018. For more information, visit: http://www.actorsequityfoundation.org/grant-application-form
The Japan Foundation Accepting Proposals for Japanese Performing Arts Grants. The Japan Foundation is accepting proposals from non-profit organizations in the US and Canada that aim to introduce Japanese performing arts to local audiences. PAJ Touring Grants help present Japanese performing arts at multiple locations in the United States and Canada, with an emphasis on locations outside major metropolitan areas. PAJ Collaboration Grants help Japanese and American/Canadian artists develop a new work, which will further an appreciation of Japanese culture when presented to American/Canadian audiences. Additionally, the program supports collaborative projects between Japanese and American/Canadian performing artists. There are two types of grants: Touring Grants assists with the presentation of Japanese performing arts at multiple locations in the United States and/or Canada, with emphasis on locations outside major metropolitan areas where there is little exposure to Japanese performing arts. Collaboration Grants facilitate the collaboration of Japanese and American/Canadian artists so that they may create a new work through research, residencies, artists' discussions etc. with the potential to develop into a touring project and further an appreciation of Japanese culture when presented to audiences in the United States and Canada.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Grants are awarded only to U.S.-based or Canada-based nonprofit organizations and are subject to the relevant laws and regulations of the Japan Foundation. Applicants should have 501(c)(3) status in the United States. Finally, the proposed project must take place between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2019. The project may continue after July 2019 as long as the major part or core of the project is completed by June 30, 2019. Due Date: October 31, 2017
For more information, visit: http://www.jfny.org/arts_and_culture/paj.html
California Humanities Accepting Applications for Humanities Learning Experiences. California Humanities is now accepting applications for Humanities for All projects. These grants support high-quality humanities learning experiences for the public that draw upon the methods and insights of the humanities, foster greater understanding among people, and invite thoughtful reflection and consideration of topics important to Californians.
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Appropriate formats for projects include but are not limited to community conversations and dialogues; interpretive exhibits; lectures, forums, and performances (with discursive and/or interpretive elements); reading-and-discussion series; community-wide reads; film festivals; oral history and other forms of story-collection and -sharing projects; hands-on workshops led by humanities experts; and other types of participatory and interactive humanities experiences.
California Humanities encourages innovation and experimentation with new approaches to public humanities programming as well as the use of time-tested formats. California Humanities-supported programs should be accessible to and by the general public. If access will not be free of charge, applicants should show how they will reduce barriers to entry and participation, particularly for low- income audiences.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from California-based public agencies (including libraries, museums, schools, and colleges) or California-based nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status. Individuals or organizations lacking tax-exempt status must apply under the auspices of a fiscal sponsor (see FAQ for details).
Eligible applicant organizations (and project directors) must: Be in good standing with California Humanities Not have an active California Humanities grant or application pending review (for any grant program); however, California Humanities will accept multiple applications from universities and other qualifying organizations serving as fiscal sponsors. California Humanities funds may be used to support any eligible project-related activities and expenses, including honoraria for speakers or presenters, staffing costs, programming expenses including travel, equipment, publicity, promotion, venue rental, refreshments, and hospitality, etc. Some restrictions apply, including a 10% cap on indirect costs, organizational overhead, and fiscal sponsorship fees. Awardees are required to match award funds at a minimum 1:1 ratio over the life of the project with non-federal funds or in-kind contributions.
Due Date: October 15, 2018
For more information, visit: http://calhum.org/funding-opportunities/humanities-for-all/
The Kurt Weill Foundation Accepting Applications for Grant Music Program. The Kur Weill Foundation for Music supports and promotes the understanding of the life and works of composer Kurt Weill (1900-1950) and Marc Blitzstein (1005-1963) and preserving the legacies of Weill and his wife, acre-singer Lotte Lenya (1998-1981).
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The foundation awards grants to individuals and nonprofit organizations for performances of musical works by Weill and Blitzstein; for scholarly research pertaining to Weill, Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein; and for relevant educational initiatives. To that end, the foundation is accepting applications for projects and performances taking place on or after January 1, 2019, and before July 1, 2020.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts are not specified. Eligibility: Individual artist and nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code are eligible to apply. Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.kwf.org/pages/grant-program.html
BASIC NEEDS NEW!! The Kresge Foundation Supports Innovative, Multi-Sectoral Policy Solutions in Human Services. The Kresge Foundation supports innovative multi-sectoral policy solutions in human services. To provide greater pathways to economic and social mobility, society must recognize how many factors influence a person’s ability to access opportunity and that one sector alone can’t address all social problems. The foundation invests in the following: Advocacy for improved regulatory, legislative and financial mechanisms that support the human services sector. Policies that support public sector-driven integration of human services. Expansion of human services throughout the healthcare system.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $1,500 are available. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with audited financial statements that are not classified as private foundations. Audits must be independently prepared following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or Government Auditing Standards. Financial statements prepared on a cash, modified cash, compilation or review basis do not qualify. Government entities in the United States.
Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: https://kresge.org/programs/human-services/advancing-innovative- multi-sectoral-policy-solutions-human-services
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The Domanica Foundation Supports Programs to Alleviate Poverty. The Domanica Foundation supports programs to alleviate poverty and social programs that enhance and enrich lives and that foster empowerment and respect. The foundation invests in programs for the homeless, programs to alleviate hunger and healthcare for the poor. Organizations interested in applying should submit a Proposal Summary including a description of the organization's goals, leadership, partners, clients, funding sources, and financial requirements, in addition to a brief summary of the project proposal and its budget.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Due Date: Proposal summaries are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: http://www.domanicafoundation.org/_fund.html
A Well-Fed World Supports Vegan Food Projects. A Well-Fed World support vegan food projects including: . Vegan feeding programs in low-income communities. . Veganic farming that supports food gardens and education about farming methods. . Farm animal sanctuaries that assist with animal medical care, food, water, fencing, outreach. . Research programs for hunger, food security, nutrition, environmental, and farming methods. . Empowering youth with healthy school lunches, youth activism, and humane education. . Social justice outreach connecting issues with food justice, environment, and animal groups. . Online and print advocacy that sponsors research, videos, and authors. . Event advocacy to include sponsoring, attending, and organizing social justice events. Grants are only provided for legal activities that use/promote plant-based foods and/or care for rescued farm animals. Funding is not provided for projects that use animals for food (even indirectly).
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $500 are available. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include small vegan organizations that assist low-income communities. Due Date: Applications are accepted year-round. For more information, visit: https://awfw.org/grants-apply/
The Walmart Foundation Makes Available Funds for Basic Needs and Economic Prosperity Supports. The Walmart Foundation is accepting applications through its Community Grant Program from local nonprofit organization within the service area of individual Walmart stores. Grants will be awarded in the areas of hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, women's economic empowerment, and/or career opportunities.
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Grant Amount: Grants range from $250 to $5,000.
Eligibility: To be eligible, an organization must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), (4), (6) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code; a recognized government entity (i.e., state, county, or city agency, including law enforcement or fire departments, requesting funds exclusively for public purposes); a K-12 public or private school, charter school, community/junior college, state/private college or university; or a church or other faith-based organization with a proposed project that benefits the community at large.
Applicants need to be within the service area of individual Walmart stores.
Due Date: December 31, 2018.
For more information, visit: http://giving.walmart.com/apply-for-grants/local-giving
CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILY The American Academy of Dermatology Accepting Applications for Outdoor Shade Structures. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Shade Structure Grant Program awards grants to public schools and non-profit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. In addition to the grant, the AAD also provides a permanent sign for display near the shade structure.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $8,000 are available.
Eligibility: The AAD Shade Structure Program is open to nonprofit organizations that provide services, programs, and curricula to children and teenagers who are 19 and younger. To be considered, applicants must: Be a nonprofit serving children 19 and under. Be recommended by an Academy member dermatologist. Demonstrate a commitment to sun safety within their organizations. (Please see the online application for specific criteria to meet this requirement.) Be considering a shade structure that meets the stringent requirements of the AAD.
Due Date: December 31, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.aad.org/members/volunteer/shade-structure- program#undefined
The Atlas Family Foundation Funds Early Childhood Programs and Advocacy. The Atlas Family Foundation invests in human capital supporting community-based programs that place individuals on a trajectory to good health and success by serving the needs of young children and their families in Southern California. The foundation supports direct services, intervention and
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Grant Amount: Grants of up to $10,000 are available.
Eligibility: Eligibility requirements are not specified; however, the website provides an overview of its grant application process as well as who they have partnered with in the past.
Due Date: Letters of Intent are accepted year-round; however, letters are only accepted after an initial meeting with the foundation. For more information, visit: http://www.atlasfamilyfoundation.org/faq/
Adidas Corporate Giving Group Announces the Availability of Funds to Support Kids & Youth, Education, and Preventive Health Projects. The Adidas Corporate Giving Group focuses on projects that address education, children and youth, sports within a social context, and preventive health activities. The group offers cash grants as well as in-kind donations of services and equipment. Previous grants were used to fund after-school literacy, service-learning initiatives, sports programs for underserved and economically challenged urban communities, and before-school physical activity programs for children ages 5 through 12 years of age.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Organizations applying for a grant must be defined as a public charity and tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service.
Due Date: Online applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: https://www.adidas-group.com/media/filer_public/75/fe/75fe34dd- ba79-49f9-ad94-e5bc8b1312cd/corporate_giving_policy_en_2018.pdf
The Brady Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Underserved Youth Education. The Brady Education Foundation is now accepting applications for two types of education projects for underserved youth. These education projects include, program development and program evaluation: Program Development: These projects develop and test the feasibility of new programs for promoting positive cognitive and/or achievement outcomes for children (birth through 18 years) from underserved groups and/or low-resourced communities (minority ethnic groups, low-income families). For this type of project, the Foundation favors projects that: o Represent strong collaborative relationships between researchers and practitioners, and other community stakeholders as appropriate, and where the community/population being studied is represented in the project's leadership team;
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o Develop programs consistent with strength-based approaches rather than deficit models; o Leverage other funding; o Develop programs that, in addition to showing promise of being effective, show promise of being affordable, accessible and sustainable. o Consider the specific and unique assets and needs of children from underserved populations and/or low-resourced communities (e.g., minority ethnic groups, low- income communities). Concerning race and ethnicity, the Foundation seeks to increase understanding of what works best for children from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds (e.g., African American, Latino, Native American). Existing Program Evaluation: These projects evaluate the effectiveness of programs designed to promote positive cognitive and/or achievement outcomes for children (birth through 18 years) from underserved groups and/or low-resourced communities (minority ethnic groups, low-income families). For this type of project, the Foundation favors projects that: o Represent strong collaborative relationships between researchers and practitioners, and other community stakeholders as appropriate, and where the community/population being studied is represented in the project's leadership team; o Evaluate programs consistent with strength-based approaches rather than deficit models; o Projects for which operational funding for the program is already secured so that funding from the Foundation is used only for evaluation activities; o Evaluate programs that show promise of being affordable, accessible and sustainable; o Projects that employ randomized control designs (including wait-list control designs when assignment to wait-list condition is randomized). Comparison group designs may also be employed when strong efforts are made to control for potential confounding variables (e.g., due to selection effects). The Foundation rarely funds evaluation projects that employ neither randomized control nor comparison group designs; o Projects that evaluate effects on measurable child outcomes. o Consider the specific and unique assets and needs of children from underserved populations and/or low-resourced communities (e.g., minority ethnic groups, low- income communities). Concerning race and ethnicity, the Foundation seeks to increase understanding of what works best for children from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds (e.g., African American, Latino, Native American).
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations only. The foundation will not fund scholarships, capital projects, projects outside of the United States, evaluations conducted by for- profit organizations or the development of programs intended to become for-profit entities, program 15 | P a g e development and evaluation for children at risk for poor cognitive and academic outcomes due to medical conditions (including developmental delays or disabilities associated with biological causes) or substance abuse, scaling up programs already found to be effective nor continuing education for providers.
Due Date: December 1, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.bradyeducationfoundation.org/applicationguidelines.html
Kars4Kids Supports Youth Development, Mentoring, and Education. Kars4Kids supports organizations with a central focus of doing original work on behalf of America’s children. Through tuition aid, mentoring, and summer camps, Kars4Kids provides children with the tools and skills to succeed. Programs supported by the foundation are varied and diverse, from programs for foster children to reading programs to those fighting substance abuse through education.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $500 to $2,000. Eligibility: Applicants must be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: http://www.kars4kidsgrants.org/
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEW!! The Home Depot Foundation Invites Applications for Volunteer Community Improvement Projects. The Home Depot Foundation invites applications from nonprofit organizations that use volunteers in projects that repair, modify, weatherize, or otherwise improve low-income and/or transitional housing or community facilities. Through the Community Impact Grants Program, Home Depot provides grants in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services and are required to be complete within six months of approval date. The following are taken into consideration by the foundation: Population served: The Home Depot Foundation focuses on serving veterans within local communities. Does the project benefit an individual, veteran family, or community of veterans? If not, is the organization providing support for diverse and underserved communities? Volunteer driven: The foundation feels strongly about empowering people to serve and give back to their community. How is the organization engaging the local community to better serve
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veterans in the community? Is the project volunteer friendly whereby the organization can engage people of all skill levels? Impact: The foundation engages organizations that are making a strong and lasting impact on their community. Will this project require continued support in the future? Is the organization prepared to continue with ongoing support as needed? How will the organization measure the impact and outcomes of this project? Safety: Is the organization focused on ensuring ADA compliance and safety regulations are maintained? Whether a project involves community buildings, living facilities or individual homes this is the number one priority when it comes to rehabilitation or construction projects. Does the organization have policies in place to ensure volunteers are safe?
Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $5,000 are available.
Eligibility: Only IRS-registered 501(c)(3)-designated nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt public service agencies (e.g., police/fire departments) in the United States are eligible to apply. In addition, grants must support work completed by community volunteers in the U.S., and projects must be completed within six months following notification that the grant has been awarded. Due Date: December 12, 2018 For more information, visit: https://corporate.homedepot.com/grants/community-impact-grants
NEW!! The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence Recognizes Transformative Urban Places Distinguished by Their Economic and Social Contributions to America’s Cities. The Rudy Bruner Award (RBA) for Urban Excellence is a national design award that recognizes transformative urban places distinguished by their economic and social contributions to America’s cities. The award promotes innovative thinking about the built environment and to advance the conversation about making cities better by celebrating and sharing the stories of creative and inspiring urban development. One gold medal and four silver medals are awarded each biennial. Each winner is documented with a detailed case study so that the ideas and lessons learned may be shared with others. Projects must be urban, built (not just a plan or a program) and in operation long enough to demonstrate impact, and located within the contiguous United States. There are no distinct categories. Projects may include any type of place that makes a positive contribution to the urban built environment. Urban environment is broadly defined to include cities, towns, villages, neighborhoods, counties and/or regions.
Grant Amount: The gold medalist receives a $50,000 cash prize and each silver medalist receives $10,000.
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Eligibility: The project must be a real place, not just a plan or program. Additionally, since site visits are integral to the award process, the project must have been in operation for a sufficient amount of time to demonstrate success.
Due Date: December 12, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.rudybruneraward.org/apply/
NEW!! The David Rockefeller Fund Supports Criminal Justice Transformation Projects. The David Rockefeller Fund is accepting applications for bold new ideas and policy proposals as well as initiatives for transforming U.S. detention and incarceration policy. The Fund treats grantees as equal partners. The general approach is to identify people and institutions doing important work and then support them in ways they will find most meaningful, without imposing undue burdens on them. The fund has the ability to act quickly and be responsive to the real-time needs of grantees.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a nonprofit organization. Due Date: Electronic Letters of Inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For more information, visit: http://www.drfund.org/information-contact/faqs/
The Satterberg Foundation Seeks Letters of Inquiry for Organizations Committed to a Just Society and Sustainable Environment. The Satterberg Foundation seeks to fund organizations that align with their mission to promote a Just Society and a Sustainable Environment. Through the Core Support Grant, Satterberg prioritizes organizations committed to working in the following categories: Environmental Justice: Organizations working across Satterberg's mission areas of promoting a Just Society and a Sustainable Environment. Advocacy and Civic Engagement: Organizations that are community-led, working for community-driven solutions; that create opportunities for communities to use their voices; and that work to remove inequity and systemic barriers. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Organizations with a staff and board that reflect the communities they serve, or are intentionally working towards better reflecting their communities. Multi-Issue: Organizations that work across multiple elements of promoting a Just Society and a Sustainable Environment; that approach their work holistically, recognizing that people do not lead single-issue lives. While applicant organizations do not need to have expertise in all of these areas, applicants are prioritized—and are usually more competitive—if their mission and work are centered in more than 18 | P a g e one of these categories. The Core Support Grant application process consists of a two-stage process: an open letter of inquiry (LOI) and an invited site visit.
Grant Amount: Multi-year general operating grant funding up to $100,000 per year, for up to three years, are available. Eligibility: To be eligible, organizations must: Be a tax exempt nonprofit under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code or equivalent, or be fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization. Be nondiscriminatory in its policies and practices in regards to sex, race, color, marital status, national origin, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, and age. Make the majority of its impact in Washington and/or California. Have a current year total expense budget under $5 million. The foundation considers in-kind expenses to be part of this budget figure. The fiscal sponsor of an organization does not have to have an expense budget under $5 million. Have at least 1 paid FTE (full-time equivalent) employee. Having more than 1 employee to accommodate the 1 FTE requirement is acceptable (i.e. two 0.5 employees or four 0.25 employees make 1 FTE). Not use its grant for individuals, political candidates or religious purposes.
Due Date: Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) can be submitted between October 8 and October 22, 2018. For more information, visit: http://satterberg.org/our-grants/core-support-grants
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Accepting Applications for the Culture of Health Prize. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2019 Culture of Health Prize. This prize recognizes communities that have come together around a commitment to health, opportunity, and equity through collaboration and inclusion, especially with historically marginalized populations and those facing the greatest barriers to good health. The Prize honors those communities that are working to give everyone the opportunity to live well, including residents that are often left behind. A Culture of Health recognizes that where people live—their access to affordable and stable homes, quality schools, reliable transportation—make a difference in their opportunities to thrive, and ultimately all of this profoundly affects health and well-being. The Prize elevates the compelling stories of community members who are working together to transform neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and more—so that better health flourishes everywhere, for everyone. There are characteristics shared by communities that catalyze and sustain positive change. Because the Prize recognizes whole communities, applicants must think beyond their own individual organizations and initiatives to what has been accomplished across the community.
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Applications will be judged based on the following the criteria: Defining health in the broadest possible terms. Committing to sustainable systems changes and policy-oriented long-term solutions. Creating conditions that give everyone a fair and just opportunity to reach their best possible health. Harnessing the collective power of leaders, partners, and community members. Securing and making the most of available resources. Measuring and sharing progress and results.
Grant Amount: Winning communities receive a $25,000 cash prize, along with the following: Customized communications materials about their community including videos, photos, and stories captured by journalists and other communications professionals; Strategic communications counsel leading up to, during, and in follow-up to the Prize winner announcement; National and local promotion of their stories and successes to inspire others’ efforts, including outreach to media, policy stakeholders, and organizational networks; and Engagement in opportunities to build knowledge with other national and community leaders working to build a Culture of Health, including past Prize winners through the Prize Alumni Network.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: Cities, Counties, towns, villages, boroughs, or other municipality with a publicly-elected governing body Federally-recognized tribe or a state-designated Indian reservation Native Hawaiian organization serving and representing the interests of Native Hawaiians in Hawaii Region defined as contiguous municipalities, counties, and/or reservations Neighborhoods and states are not eligible to apply.
Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2018/2019- rwjf-culture-of-health-prize.html
State Farm Companies Foundation Accepting Applications for Community Development, Education, and Safety. The State Farm Companies Foundation is now accepting applications through its Good Neighbor Citizenship Grants in three focus areas: safety, education, and community development. Charitable funding through this grant program is intended to advance access, equity, and inclusiveness while
20 | P a g e discouraging harmful discrimination based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity, or religious beliefs. Focus areas include the following: Safety: Grants in this focus area will be awarded to programs that promote auto and roadway safety, teen driver education, home safety and fire prevention, and disaster preparedness and recovery. Education: Grants will be awarded to programs that advance teacher development, service- learning, and education reform/systemic improvement. Community Development: Grants will be awarded to programs related to affordable housing, job training, neighborhood revitalization, small business development, financial literacy, and first-time homeownership.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $5,000 are available.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be an educational institution, a government entity aligned with State Farm's charitable focus, 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organizations, 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies, or 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.
Due Date: October 31, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/community/education- programs/grants-scholarships/company-grants
The Impact Fund Accepting Letters of Interest for Funding which Supports Litigation to Advance Social Justice. The Impact Fund provides grants to nonprofit legal firms, private attorneys, and/or small law firms working to advance social justice in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice, and poverty law. Through the fund's litigation program, grants will be awarded in support of public interest litigation that has the potential to benefit a large number of people, lead to significant law reform, and raise public consciousness of social justice issues. Preference will be given to civil rights, human rights, anti-poverty, and environmental justice cases that affect a marginalized group. Most grants will be awarded for class actions, but the fund also will support multi-plaintiff and environmental justice cases focused on significantly affecting a larger system. Impact Fund grants may be used for out-of- pocket litigation expenses such as expert fees and discovery costs, but not for attorney's fees, staff, or other overhead. Grants will be awarded to private attorneys, small legal firms, and nonprofit legal entities that do not have adequate access to funding sources. Specifically, grants are intended to support cases that could not be effectively prosecuted and/or in which financial hardship would occur to the applicant if supplementary funding were not available.
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Grant Amount: Grants of up to $25,000 are available. Eligibility: Applicants must be a lawyer, a law firm, or a nonprofit legal organization.
Due Date: October 9, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.impactfund.org/about-legal-case-grants/
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development Supports Organizations Led by Low-Income Individuals Working to Break the Cycle of Poverty and Improve Communities. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), established by the Catholic bishops of the United States, supports organizations led by low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities. CCHD’s grant programs include Community Development Grants and Economic Development Grants.
Community Development Grants support nonprofit organizations that nurture the participation of people living in poverty to change structures and policies that affect their lives. At least 50 percent of those benefiting from the applying organization's efforts must be people experiencing poverty. Economic Development Grants support economic development institutions that include the voice of the poor and marginalized in developing new businesses that offer good jobs or develop assets that will be owned by local communities. CCHD is concerned about the growth, development, and dignity of the individual person as well as the collective strengthening of the low-income community. An organization seeking CCHD support must demonstrate ongoing leadership development. The applicant organization must also demonstrate both the intention and the capacity to effectively work toward the elimination of the root causes of poverty and to enact institutional change. The organization's efforts should directly benefit a relatively large number of people, rather than a few individuals. In an effort to more accurately measure the level of low-income participation in organizations, positive consideration will be given to organizations that use either the Very Low-Income or Low-Income household definition of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range between $25,000 and $75,000.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include U.S. charitable, non-profit organizations as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code. Applicant organizations must not participate in or promote activities that contradict the moral and social teachings of the Catholic Church and must in no way work against the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' priorities to defend human life and dignity, strengthen family life and the institution of marriage, and foster diversity. At least 50 percent of those benefiting from the organization's efforts must be people experiencing poverty, and people living in poverty must have the dominant voice in the organization.
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Due Date: Pre-applications for both programs may be submitted between September 1 and November 1, annually. For more information, visit: http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human- development/grants/
The Ben & Jerry's Foundation Announces the Availability of Funds for Social Change Programs. The Ben & Jerry's Foundation anticipates the availability of funds for furthering social change programs. One-year grants will be awarded to nonprofit, grassroots community-organizing groups in the United States working to further social and environmental justice and support sustainable and just-food systems. Grants can be used to support programming and/or operations costs.
The foundation will only consider proposals from grassroots, constituent-led organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 that are using direct action, grassroots, and community organizing strategies to accomplish their goals.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $25,000.
Eligibility: Only organizations with 501(c)(3) status, or who have a fiscal agent with this status are eligible to apply.
Due Date: Pre-proposals opens August 2, 2018 to October 15, 2018. Upon review, select applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.
For more information, visit: http://benandjerrysfoundation.org/the-grassroots-organizing-for-social- change-program/
Resist Accepting Applications for General Support of Grassroots Justice and Liberation Movements. Resist supports people's movements for justice and liberation by redistributing resources back to frontline communities at the forefront of change while amplifying their stories of building a better world. The foundation funds organizations that: organize within communities for structural social and economic change work in alliance and coalition with other social justice organizations have an intersectional / cross-issue analysis are led by frontline communities and/or be in solidarity with frontline communities The foundation does not fund any of the following: social service or research projects
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legal defense costs or lawsuit projects not directly connected to a progressive organizing campaign material aid campaigns individuals projects whose primary work is outside the United States capital campaigns, capital projects, or endowments organizations with access to traditional sources of funding other foundations or grant-giving organizations organizations with annual budgets over $150,000 Grant Amount: Grants of up to $4,000 are available. Eligibility: Applicants must: have an organizational budget under $150,000 per year carry out most of their work in the United States submit progress reports for all prior Resist grants be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status as determined by the IRS, be a federally recognized American Indian tribal government or agency, be sponsored by one of the above, or contact Resist prior to applying.
Due Date: December 7, 2018 For more information, visit: http://resist.org/about/mission
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PREVENTION AND VICTIM SERVICES The Public Welfare Foundation Supports Programs to End Overincarceration, Improve Youth Justice, and Help Workers. The Public Welfare Foundation supports efforts to advance justice and opportunity for people in need nationwide. The Foundation looks for strategic points where its funds can make a significant difference and improve lives through policy and system reform that results in transformative change. The Foundation's current funding priorities target the following issues: The Criminal Justice Program supports organizations that are working to end over- incarceration of adult offenders while also aiming to reduce racial disparity. In particular, the program makes grants primarily to state-based groups that are working to: o reduce state incarceration levels and racial disparities through reforms in sentencing, charging, and supervision policies and procedures; and o advance the redirection and prioritization of state and local resources toward targeted investments that support system-involved individuals in their communities, through research and strategic thought leadership.
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The Youth Justice Program focuses on organizations working to advance a fair and effective community-based vision of youth justice, with a focus on ending the criminalization and incarceration of youth of color. In particular, the program makes grants to: o advance state policy reforms that dramatically restrict youth incarceration, abandon the prison model, and adopt community-based approaches for youth in the juvenile justice system; o end the practice of trying, sentencing, and incarcerating youth in the adult criminal justice system; and o support innovative strategies to counter structural racism in the juvenile justice system, with a particular focus on front-end reforms. The Workers’ Rights Program supports policy and system reforms to improve the lives of low-wage working people, with a focus on securing their basic legal rights to safe, healthy, and fair conditions at work.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Programs must hold current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3), or have a fiscal sponsor.
Due Date: Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year. For more information, visit: http://www.publicwelfare.org/grants-process/program-guidelines/
RedRover Seeks Applications from Domestic Violence Shelters to Keep Pets and People Together. RedRover, in partnership with Sheltering Animals and Families Together, is accepting applications from emergency shelter organizations to help victims of domestic violence and their animal companions stay together during times of crisis. RedRover Domestic Violence Safe Housing grants will be awarded to up to eight emergency shelter organizations to support the creation of space on site that can be used to temporarily house the pets of victims of domestic violence. The one-time grants are intended as start-up funding to initiate a project, and it is expected that the funds will enable the housing of at least one pet within a year of the project's completion. Grants may be used to pay for building materials and supplies to create on-site housing for pets; however, grants will not be awarded for off-site boarding or housing, real estate acquisition, general operating costs, or salaries.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $20,000 are available. Eligibility: To be eligible, organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, applicants must be an organization with a primary mission of sheltering victims of domestic violence.
Due Date: October 15, 2018
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For more information, visit: https://redrover.org/node/1099
EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING NEW!! The American Mathematical Society Accepting Applications for Youth Summer Programs. The American Mathematical Society, through the Epsilon Fund Grants for Young Scholars Program, supports summer mathematics programs for mathematically talented high school students. Grant support is offered to existing programs that are most successful in nourishing mathematically talented youth. Programs should have been in existence for at least a year and preferably more. Programs can focus on problem solving or mathematical research in any area of mathematics. Successful programs tend to have the following characteristics: are run over a period of multiple weeks in the summer, bring in at least twenty high school students with mathematical talent, and generally are directed by mathematicians. Funding is for a year, and it is expected that half the funds will be used for student scholarships and half for program expenses. Indirect costs are not eligible for grant support. Applications are accepted from program directors only (not from students or parents).
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range up to $15,000. Eligibility: Applying summer mathematics programs must have been in existence for at least one year. Due Date: December 15, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.ams.org/programs/edu-support/epsilon/emp-epsilon
NEW!! The American Battlefield Trust Provides Funding for Field Trips to Battlefields from the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, or the War of 1812. The American Battlefield Trust provides funding and assistance to K-12 teachers, who are planning field trips to Civil War, War of 1812, or Revolutionary War battlefields or related historic sites. The following items can be covered by the Field Trip Fund: transportation, meals, admission fees, and reasonable presenter/guide fees. The following items will NOT be covered by the Field Trip Fund: non-Civil War, Revolutionary War, or War of 1812-related trips, luxury options, overnight lodging, and souvenir purchases. The Field Trip Fund program requires you to submit at least seven (7) photos from your trip, a 30 second thank you video, and at least five (5) thank you notes from your students. Field trips will not be funded without such a commitment. Funding decisions are based on the school’s financial needs, the number of students participating in a field trip and the planned activities while on the trip.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $250 to $1,500.
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Eligibility: K-12 educators are eligible to apply for field trip funding. Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: https://www.battlefields.org/field-trip-fund-faqs
NEW!! The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Accepting Applications for In-Service Opportunities for Multilingual Mathematics Learning. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications for financial assistance to pre-K-12 schools for in-service to increase understanding and expertise in fostering support of multi- language development when teaching mathematics. The proposed project must explicitly support the implementation of equitable and rigorous mathematics teaching that incorporates students' languages and cultures in their learning of mathematics. To this end, the proposed project should specifically address the development of classroom materials with a consultant and/or the purchase of materials to implement professional learning with educators towards the above-stated goal. Costs may include honoraria and expenses for consultants, materials, substitute time during the school day, teacher stipend after the school day, and conference or workshop registrations. No funds may be used for staff travel or equipment. While this grant does not fund the purchase of technology equipment, proposals including professional development involving the use of technology to enhance student learning are encouraged. Indirect costs are not allowed. Proposals must clearly communicate the need your project aims to address. To support this, proposals should include school-specific data (e.g. context, demographics, academic mathematics performance, access to professional development) related to the goals of the grant. Additionally, proposals need to describe the scope of your plan that should include the mathematics content focus, number of teachers and students impacted, expected outcomes, assessment plan, other contributing sources of funding and distribution of costs.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $4,000 are available.
Eligibility: The applicant must have at least one current (on or before October 12, 2018) Essential or Premium member of NCTM or teach at a school with a current (on or before October 12, 2018) NCTM Pre-K-8 school membership. Additionally, the applicant must have at least one current (on or before October 12, 2018) member of TODOS. No school may receive more than one award administered by the Mathematics Education Trust in the same academic year. Past recipients of this grant are not eligible to reapply. Activities are to be completed between June 1, 2019, and May 31, 2020.
Due Date: November 2, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Grants/Fostering-Support- of-Mathematics-Learning-in-Multilingual-Classrooms-(Pre-K-12)/
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NEW!! Annie’s Accepting Applications to Support School Gardens. Annie’s provides grants in support of edible school gardens. Gardens should be growing fruits, vegetables, grains, etc. Applicants should provide as many details as possible in the application to demonstrate the school’s needs and vision for the garden. Considerations might include specifics about the design and purpose of the garden, how it will be integrated into the curriculum and other logistical issues.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: The following types of organizations are eligible to apply: Public schools Public charter schools Private schools with 501c3 non-profit status Private charter schools 501c3 non-profit status (US) 501c3 or charity non-profit organizations supporting a garden at a public or a non-profit private school School districts supporting a garden at a public or a non-profit private school
Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.annies.com/grant-faqs
NEW!! America’s Promise Supports Programs that Increase High School Graduation. America’s Promise, through the GradNation Acceleration grant, funds existing state- and community- level efforts to support young people and move them towards graduation. America’s Promise will fund proposals from two eligible state organizations and three eligible community organizations.
Overall, proposals should describe a state or community-level effort that demonstrates (1) an understanding of school-level and community-level graduation rates and related data, (2) a collaborative relationship with high school(s) and/or the district, and (3) a commitment to meet the needs of students most at-risk of not graduating: low-income students, Black and Hispanic/ Latino students, students with disabilities, English-language learners, and those served by low-graduation- rate high schools. Grant Amount: State awards range up to $250,000 for two years. Community awards range up to $100,000 for two years.
Eligibility: Eligible State and Community organizations as defined below are eligible to apply: State organizations are defined as a state-level government agency, statewide nonprofit, or statewide community-based organization, and may include existing coalitions or association/membership groups in one of the 10 priority states. State applicants must be able 28 | P a g e
to demonstrate their role as a “statewide convener” with the ability to facilitate cross-sector collaboration and leverage key state assets to support policies and programs consistent with the GradNation Action Platform. Community organizations are defined as a local nonprofit or community-based organization, including existing coalitions and association/membership groups that primarily serve a neighborhood, city, county, or community in one of the 10 priority states. Local government agencies (e.g., local educational agencies) and educational foundations may apply. State applicants must be able to demonstrate their role as a “local convener” with the ability to facilitate cross-sector collaboration and leverage key local assets to support policies and programs consistent with the GradNation Action Platform.
Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: http://gradnation.americaspromise.org/action-platform/funding- opportunity
NEW!! The NCTM Accepting Applications for Projects That Incorporate Music into Math Instruction. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications from teachers of preK-2 mathematics for projects that incorporate music into the elementary school classroom. Grants will be awarded to individual classroom teachers or small groups of teachers collaborating in a single grade or across grade levels. Proposals must address the combining of mathematics and music, planning for improving students’ learning of mathematics, and/or the anticipated impact on students’ achievement. Any acquisition of equipment must support the proposed plan but not be the primary focus of the grant.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $3,000 are available. Eligibility: Applicants must be a current Full Individual or E-Member of NCTM or teach in a school with a current NCTM preK-8 school membership and currently teach mathematics or collaborate with teachers of mathematics in grades preK-2.
Due Date: November 2, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Grants/Using-Music-to- Teach-Mathematics-Grants/
NEW!! The American Association of University Women Accepting Applications for Education and Equity Programs for Women and Girls. The American Association of University Women (AAUW) strives to promote equity and education for women and girls and is accepting applications for its Community Action Grants Program, an annual 29 | P a g e program that provides funds to individuals, AAUW branches, and AAUW state organizations, as well as local community-based nonprofit organizations for innovative programs and non-degree research projects that promote education and equity for women and girls. Projects should address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities. Project topic areas are unrestricted but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls. Special consideration will be given to projects focused on the achievements of K-12 girls and community college women in science, technology, engineering, or math.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $2,000 to $10,000. The program offers one-year grants of up to $7,000 to support community-based projects and two-year grants of up to $10,000 to provide start-up funds for new projects.
Eligibility: To be eligible, individual applicants must be women who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Nonprofit organizations must be based in the U.S., and grant projects must have a direct public impact, be nonpartisan, and take place within the U.S. or its territories.
Due Date: December 1, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and- awards/community-action-grants/community-action-grant-application/
The Brady Education Foundation Supports Educational Projects Designed to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Programs that Promote Positive Outcomes for Children from Underserved Groups. The Brady Education Foundation support projects that evaluate the effectiveness of programs designed to promote positive cognitive and/or achievement outcomes for children (birth through 18 years) from underserved groups and/or low-resourced communities (minority ethnic groups, low- income families). Additionally, these projects may evaluate what works for whom, under what conditions; the reasons for effects; and cost-benefit analyses. The Foundation favors projects that: Represent strong collaborative relationships between researchers and practitioners, and other community stakeholders as appropriate, and where the community/population being studied is represented in the project's leadership team; Evaluate programs consistent with strength-based approaches rather than deficit models; Projects for which operational funding for the program is already secured so that funding from the Foundation is used only for evaluation activities; Evaluate programs that show promise of being affordable, accessible and sustainable; Projects that employ randomized control designs (including wait-list control designs when assignment to wait-list condition is randomized). Comparison group designs may also be employed when strong efforts are made to control for potential confounding variables (e.g.,
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due to selection effects). The Foundation rarely funds evaluation projects that employ neither randomized control nor comparison group designs; Evaluate effects on measurable child outcomes; Consider the specific and unique assets and needs of children from underserved populations and/or low-resourced communities (e.g., minority ethnic groups, low-income communities). Concerning race and ethnicity, the Foundation seeks to increase understanding of what works best for children from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds (e.g., African American, Latino, Native American). Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified.
Eligibility: Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations only. Due Date: December 1, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.bradyeducationfoundation.org/applicationguidelines.html
NewSchools Venture Fund Supports Programs for the Creation of Innovative Public Schools. NewSchools Venture fund supports programs for the creation of innovative public schools through its NewSchools Invent program: Diverse Leaders: The fund invests in entrepreneurs with bold ideas to grow, advance and support Black and Latino leadership in education to meet the goal of Black and Latino leaders representing at least 40 percent of the PreK-12 education workforce, mirroring the demographics of U.S. students today. NewSchools Invent: The fund invests in teams of educators who want to launch new, innovative public schools that prepare young people to finish high school prepared and inspired. These schools will reimagine the learning experience for students, particularly those from underserved communities.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts are not specified.
Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to receive public funding, plan to launch their first or second charter or district school in 2020 and enroll students within the PreK-12 grade span on a full-time basis.
Due Date: November 26, 2018. For more information, visit: https://www.newschools.org/our-ventures/
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The Whole Kids Foundation Announces the Availability of Funds for School Garden and Extended Learning Garden Grant Programs. The Whole Kids Foundation, in partnership with FoodCorps, support school garden projects designed to help students learn about complex topics such as nutrition and health, sustainability and conservation, food systems and community awareness through School Gardens projects. These may be at any stage of development (planning, construction, or operation). Each grant applicant is required to partner with an organization or business from the community that will help to bring long- term sustainability to the initiative—a “community partner.” A community partner can be any organization that intends to support the garden for years to come, including a non-profit, a local farm, a hardware or garden store, a restaurant, a Whole Foods store, or a garden club.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $2,000 per school are available.
Eligibility: To be eligible for School Gardens Grants, applicants must be: Public schools Public charter schools Private schools with 501(c)(3) non-profit status Private charter schools 501(c)(3) non-profit status 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations supporting a garden at a public or a non-profit private school School districts supporting a garden at a public or a non-profit private school
Due Date: October 15, 2018
For more information, visit: https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org/schools/programs/school- garden-grant-program
Cornell Lab for Ornithology Invites Applications for BirdSleuth School Garden Grant. The Cornell Lab for Ornithology is inviting applications for its BirdSleuth School Garden Grant program. Through the annual program, ten teachers will be awarded grants of up to $2,000 each for the purchase of gardening supplies. Recipients also will receive BirdSleuth’s Habitat Connections kit. Funds may be used to support the building or revitalization of school gardens or bird, pollinator, native habitat, rain, and other natural projects. Grant Amount: Grants of up to $2,000 per teacher are available. Eligibility: The program is open to all K-12 schools, public and private, within the United States. Homeschool families and informal education settings such as nature centers and museums are not eligible to apply.
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Wild Ones Invites Applications for Native Plant Education Projects. Wild Ones, a nonprofit environmental education and advocacy organization, is providing funding for projects that aim to enhance and develop an appreciation for nature among high school students using native plants. Through the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund, grants will be awarded for projects that emphasize the involvement of students and volunteers to expand learning opportunities and enhance schoolyards. Examples of projects the organization funds include the establishment of native plant community in an educational setting such as an outdoor classroom, butterfly gardens, prairies, wildflower preserves, developing and maintaining an interpretive trail landscaped with native plant communities, and/or developing a wetland area to study the effect of native vegetation on water-quality improvement. Grant Amount: Grants of $500 will be awarded.
Eligibility: Schools, nature centers, and other nonprofit places of learning focused on educating elementary through high school students in the United States, including houses of worship, are eligible. Due Date: October 15, 2018
For more information, visit: http://www.wildones.org/seeds-for-education/sfe/
The National Education Association Foundation Supports Professional Development Opportunities for Educators. The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation supports educators, both individuals, and groups, in their efforts to take advantage of professional development opportunities. Grant funds can be used for travel, room, meals, registration fees, materials, etc. for individual grants. For group grants, funds can be used for educator stipends, substitute fees, materials, travel, meals, etc. Grant funds cannot be used to pay indirect costs, grant administration fees, salaries, or conference fees for more than one person, or lobbying or religious purposes. Through its Learning and Leadership program, the foundation awards grants to public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff at public institutions of higher education for participation in high-quality professional development experiences such as summer institutes or action research. It also awards grants in support of group projects related to collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. Preference is given to proposals that incorporate STEM and/or global learning into projects.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $2,000 for individual projects to $5,000 for group projects.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be a public school educator in grades pre-K-12, public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions and
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Due Date: October 15, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.neafoundation.org/for-educators/learning-and-leadership- grants/
HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEW!! The Henry Schein Cares Foundation Seeking to Award Grants for for Programs that Expand Access to Healthcare for Underserved Populations. The Henry Schein Cares Foundation is now accepting applications for the Henry Schein Medal which recognizes programs that expand access to care for the underserved. The applicant must demonstrate that the submitted program has expanded access to health care for the underserved in a novel and innovative way that is measurable and quantifiable. Emphasis will be placed on expanding access to health care for children (birth to age 18), although all efforts to expand access to care will be considered. Programs should involve an established multi-disciplinary team that demonstrates the expertise needed for a comprehensive solution to the targeted problem, and programs must demonstrate the potential for replication and large-scale impact. Proposals must include a business plan or demonstration of financial sustainability.
Grant Amount: Award amounts of up to $10,000 are available.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a U.S. non-profit corporation or trust that is tax-exempt under IRS Section 501(c)(3) and that is a public charity (not a private foundation); applicants cannot be a university, including a university department, or any other entity that is legally part of a university or shares a common tax identification number. Due Date: October 10, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.hscaresfoundation.org/HSC-Medal.asp
NEW!! The Cigna Foundation Seeks Proposals from Organizations Engaged in Eliminating Health Disparities and Improving Community Health Navigation. The Cigna Foundation seeks proposals from organizations engaged in eliminating health disparities and improving community health navigation. Community health navigation includes projects and programs aimed at connecting individuals and better health through the efforts of trusted neighbors and organizations. A well-designed community health navigation program can be a powerful tool in bringing improved health equity to underserved populations. Community health navigation can take
34 | P a g e many forms. Often it starts with faith-based organizations. In other cases, neighborhood clinics or emergency medical workers may play a role. The Cigna Foundation is interested in learning more about innovative, USA-based community health navigation projects such as these.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Only organizations currently recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or section 170(b) of the internal revenue code (or equivalent status for non-USA entities) are eligible to receive Cigna Foundation funding. The Cigna Foundation does not provide event or project sponsorships and will not respond to sponsorship inquiries.
Due Date: Proposals are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: http://www.cybergrants.com/cignagiving/?WT.z_nav=about- us%2Fcorporate-responsibility%2Fcigna- foundation%3BBody%3BCollaboration%20Innovation%3A%20World%20of%20Difference%20Grant s
NEW!! The Family Caregiver Alliance Provides Awards for Innovative Alzheimer’s and Dementia Programs. The Family Caregiver Alliance provides the Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards to promote innovation in the field of Alzheimer’s caregiving by recognizing efforts that lead the way in addressing the needs of Alzheimer’s caregivers. Awards will be presented to a nonprofit organization, government agency, or university in each of the following categories: The Creative Expression award encourages programs that use novel approaches to support persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their family and informal caregivers. The Diverse/Multicultural Communities award recognizes outreach programs to family and informal caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias in ethnic, rural, religious, low-income, LGBT, and other diverse communities. The Public Policy award promotes programs that advocate for policy or systems change for the benefit of family and informal caregivers or persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. 2018 Award recipients are scheduled to be honored at a reception on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, during the 2019 Aging in America Conference in New Orleans. The awardees will have an opportunity to offer a short slide presentation and talk about their program at the reception.
Grant Amount: Awards in the amount of $20,000 are provided in each category.
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Eligibility: Not for profit organizations, government agencies, and universities addressing a community need with a program or project that focuses primarily on family/informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are eligible to apply. Note: Family/informal caregivers are unpaid caregivers. The term includes family members, friends, domestic partners, and neighbors. Support for family/informal caregivers need not be the primary mission of the organization, agency, or university.
Due Date: October 12, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.caregiver.org/gilbert-awards
NEW!! The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Accepting Applications for Dental Care Initiatives. The Foundation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry seeks to improve the quality of pediatric oral health in the United States via Healthy Smiles, Healthy Children Grants. These grants support dentist-led, community-based initiatives throughout the country that provide dental care and ultimately serve as a Dental Home to underserved/limited access children. Special consideration will be given to initiatives that support the age-one dental visit, emphasize care to patients up to age five, provide care to special needs patients, address the needs of specific underserved demographic groups, and incorporate systemic health, i.e., diabetes, cancer, etc.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $20,000 are available. Eligibility: Qualified applicants/organizations include, but are not limited to: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) or 501 (c)(6) organizations Local health jurisdictions County health departments Hospitals and clinics State government agencies Other
Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.healthysmileshealthychildren.org/what-we-do-apply/
NEW!! AARP Foundation Issues RFP for Evidence-Based Solutions for Vulnerable Older Adults. The AARP Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Association of Retired Persons, works to ensure low-income and vulnerable older adults have access to nutritious food, safe, secure, and affordable housing; a steady income with economic opportunities to grow and protect financial assets; and strong and sustaining social bonds.
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To that end, the foundation is accepting applications for its Scaling Evidence-Based Solutions for Vulnerable Older Adults program, which seeks to address housing security, social connections, income security, or food security needs with evidence-based solutions that can be brought to scale. Grant amounts will be determined on a project-by-project basis.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $20,000 are available. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, public entities, and nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as other types of nonprofits and for-profit organizations. Applicant organizations must be based in the United States or its territories.
Due Date: October 24, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/grants/info-2017/advancing- effective-solutions.html
NEW!! The Archstone Foundation Supports Programs for the Aging Population and Families Caring for Aging Adults. The Archstone Foundation supports programs that focus on older Americans in California in three major areas: 1. Aging in Community 2. Depression in Late-Life 3. Family Caregiving The foundation is also looking for innovative ways to incorporate development of the workforce needed to care for and serve the rapidly growing and aging population into each of these areas.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts vary based on the size and complexity of the project. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization in California. Due Date: Letters of Intent are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, visit: http://archstone.org/what-we-fund/
The Milbank Foundation Supports Programs Empowering People with Disabilities. The Milbank Foundation supports programs that work to empower people with disabilities. The Foundation’s current priorities include: Consumer-focused, community-based initiatives that empower people with disabilities and foster independence and self-sufficiency The rehabilitation and reintegration of veterans, especially veterans with disabilities
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Helping seniors to age in the place of their choice through non-institutional, community-based health and social services, and Market-oriented, patient-centered health care reforms across the country.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: To be eligible for funding by the Foundation, an organization must be located in the United States and tax-exempt under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation cannot provide grants to individuals. As a general rule, the Foundation does not provide annual funding.
Due Date: Letters of Inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: http://fdnweb.org/jm/grant-guidelines/
The Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust Accepting Applications for Organizations Serving Sick or Injured Veterans. The Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust will be accepting applications from organizations that provide direct services to sick and injured veterans. Funding areas include food, shelter, and other necessary items for homeless or at-risk veterans; mobility items or assistance specific to veterans with blindness or vision loss, hearing loss, or amputations; qualified therapeutic activities for veterans and/or their families; physical and psychological rehabilitation projects; education, training, and career readiness services; and other forms of assistance as needed, including transportation to VA facilities. Priority is given to long-term service projects providing direct assistance to sick and injured veterans and their families.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be tax-exempt organizations that are specifically dedicated to serving sick and injured American veterans and their families are eligible to apply. Applicants are required to provide audited financial statements and IRS form 990 for the previous year.
Due Date: Applications are accepted October 1 through October 20, 2018. For more information, visit: http://cst.dav.org/Grants/Default.aspx
Kaiser Permanente Community Benefit Grants Program Accepting Applications for Health Related Projects. The Kaiser Permanente Southern California Region Grants Program provides support to improve the health of communities and eliminate health disparities. The Community Benefits Grant current funding priorities include the following: Safety Net Partnerships: These partnerships are dedicated to increasing the capacity of community partners to provide access to coordinated, quality care that improves patient and population health. Areas of focus include access to primary care, preventative and clinical 38 | P a g e
services, chronic disease management, quality improvement access to specialty care, mental health and oral health services, homeless health care HIV/AIDS, capacity building and core operating support. Community Health Initiatives: Focused on transforming communities into environments that promote healthy eating and active living, these initiatives support individuals, particularly those who are low-income and underserved, in making healthy lifestyle choices and preventing disease. Areas of focus include policy environmental change advocacy, food security, smart growth/land use, multi-sector coalitions, parks and recreation, school wellness, worksite wellness, health premonition and prevention programs. Develop and Disseminate Knowledge: These efforts strive to educate current and future healthcare professionals and inform policymakers on pressing community health needs and issues. Areas of focus include training programs, workforce diversity and pipeline programs, workforce training programs, public policy development and advocacy, health awareness, social justice, and civic engagement.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, government entities, and academic institutions in Kaiser Permanente service areas throughout Southern California.
Due Date: Accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: https://community.kp.org/be-involved/funding-opportunities
The California Wellness Foundation Supports Advancing Wellness Grants Program. The California Wellness Foundation is grounded in research on the social determinants of health, which states that where people live and work, their race or ethnicity, and their income can impact their health and wellness. The foundation seeks to help level the playing field so that everyone has access to good-paying jobs, safe neighborhoods, and quality health care services. The foundation engages in responsive, statewide grant-making; core operating support; funding of direct services, public policy and capacity building; and prioritizing the health of underserved populations. Access and Quality Care grants focus on the following four areas: Bridging the Gaps in Access and Quality Care Promoting Healthy and Safe Neighborhoods Expanding Education and Employment Pathways Opportunity Fund Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include nonprofits and other organizations.
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For more information, visit: http://www.calwellness.org/how_to_apply/
Heather Abbott Foundation Accepting Applications for Customized Limb Prostheses Program. The Heather Abbott Foundation supports individuals who have suffered limb loss through traumatic circumstances. Because so few prosthetic devices are covered by health insurance companies, the foundation provides assistance to individuals who have suffered limb loss under traumatic circumstances and who would benefit from the donation of a prosthetic device.
Grant Amount: Donation of prosthetic devices.
Eligibility: To be eligible an individual with a limb loss or an organization, hospital, who have a client in need of a prosthetic device.
Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
For more information, visit: https://heatherabbottfoundation.org/get-involved/apply-for-a-grant/
OTHER / MISCELLANEOUS NEW!! The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Accepting Letters of Inquiry for Programs that Serve Children and Families. The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust envisions a human community that recognizes each individual as vital to the strength, richness, and well-being of the whole, and that motivates, empowers, and invites each to contribute and participate according to his or her ability and potential. The trust provides grants to organizations that offer opportunities for foster children and youth, military veterans and their families, elders, and people with disabilities. The focus is on programs that will enrich the quality of life for the target populations, promote self-sufficiency, and assist individuals in achieving their highest potential. The Trust accepts applications for program/project support and general operating support (i.e., support for an organization’s operations as a whole rather than a particular project, inclusive of expenses such as administrative staff’s salaries, overhead expenses, non-capital equipment, and capacity building activities).
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified.
Eligibility: The May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust makes grants to nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code and not classified as a private foundation under Section 509(a) of the Code, and to non-U.S. organizations that can demonstrate that they would meet the requirements for such status. Organizations can also submit applications through a sponsoring organization if the sponsor has 501(c)(3) status, is not a private foundation under 509(a), and provides written authorization confirming its willingness to act as the fiscal sponsor. 40 | P a g e
Due Date: Letters of Inquiry are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: http://www.adminitrustllc.com/may-and-stanley-smith-charitable- trust/faqs/
NEW!! The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund Supports Housing, Education, Youth Development, Environmental Services, and Human Services in Fontana. The Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund supports affordable housing and shelter; education and youth development; environmental stewardship; and human services, civic, and cultural growth. In considering requests for support, preference is given to projects and programs that meet the following criteria: Serve a broad range of community residents Meet an important community need within our key areas of focus Show strong support from community leaders and other funders Are sustainable and managed competently with a history of accountability, results, cost- effectiveness, strong leadership and innovation Provide a significant and measurable impact on quality of life
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $1,000 up. Eligibility: Organizations must be a tax-exempt, nonprofit public charity classified under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Giving is limited to areas where the company has a significant presence. In California, this includes Fontana, Long Beach, Sacramento, and Stockton.
Due Date: October 30, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.weyerhaeuser.com/sustainability/communities/community-investment/giving-fund/
NEW!! The GriffinHarte Foundation Accepting Applications for Projects that Promote Civil Discourse. The GriffinHarte Foundation promotes civil conversations about issues that divide us and are often contentious and difficult to sort through. These issues usually involve questions of fairness, equity, respect, identity, and the complex ways we are connected to other people. Because the foundation believes that communication is one of the key elements to understanding and working with social differences, it supports and promotes conversations, research, and scholarship that are grounded in questions and practices of civility and feminism; informed by a desire to define, explore, and advocate for social, political, and economic justice in our professional and personal lives; and are centered in
41 | P a g e an explicit recognition of the ways lives and communication are influenced by identities — gender and sex, race and ethnicity, age and physical abilities, and education and economic standing.
In addition, the foundation supports and promotes educational practices and research that are focused on how we teach as well as what we teach; grounded in a commitment to alternative pedagogies and educational practices; and informed by an explicit recognition of the ways identities, genders and sex, feminism, civility, and civic engagement relate to social, political and economic justice.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $100 to $1,000. Eligibility: Individuals and organizations are eligible to apply. Due Date: December 31, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.griffinhartefoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant.html
The Pollination Project Provides Seed Grants for Social Change Projects. The Pollination Project seeks to unleash goodness and expand compassion all over the world. The organization provides seed grants to support social change-makers who are committed to a world that works for all. Grants are designed to: 1. Support projects in their early stage of development and where a small amount of money will go a very long way. 2. Help ensure sustainability of the work by building resilience or fundraising ability– during review, the Project often asks: “What happens once the grant runs out?” 3. Cover costs such as supplies, program materials, and direct travel expenses for program implementation, website fees, discounted professional services, printing, copying, promotional costs, and technical support. 4. Pay for 501(c)(3) filing fees and expenses if the project meets specific conditions. 5. Support projects with a clear target audience and a compelling plan to reach and impact that target audience in a positive way. 6. Support projects that do not expect to earn profit.
Grant Amount: Initial grant amounts range up to $1,000.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include individuals and community groups. One does not need to be a registered or established organization to apply.
Due Date: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information, visit: https://thepollinationproject.org/frequently-asked-questions/
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Quadratec Supports Environmental Projects. Quadratec, an aftermarket supplier for 4x4 vehicles, supports environmental projects that 1) positively influence a new generation of outdoor lovers, 2) help keep recreational facilities and trails free of litter, and 3) promote a better understanding of the environment. Quadratec will support an individual or group currently pursuing a program or initiative designed to benefit the environment in their community. Eligible projects include trail building or a restoration project, park beautification events, litter prevention initiatives, earth-study missions, sustainable land management activities, community environmental educational projects, and youth educational engagement events.
Grant Amount: Quadratec will award a single grant of $3,500. Eligibility: Any individual, group, or organization in the United States with a love for all things environmental and an idea or event designed to help improve the environment is eligible to apply.
Due Date: October 30, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.quadratec.com/page/quadratec-cares-grant-program
American Humane Supports Medical Procedures for Animals That Have Been Victims of Neglect or Abuse. Through the Second Chance Fund, American Humane supports medical procedures for animals that have been the victims of abuse or neglect and require medical treatment before being placed for adoption. Routine medical procedures—such as vaccinations, heartworm testing, behavior modification and/or training are outside the scope of this fund. Spay/neuter surgery costs, if listed in the itemized costs of care for a cruelty/neglect case, even if not medically necessary for treatment, are eligible. Medical procedures covered under the fund should allow animals to medically recover and live a relatively pain-free life and be successfully placed in new homes. Applications must be received no later than six months following the date of intake of the animal(s). Due to the overwhelming number of abuse cases nationwide, the Second Chance® Fund is offered only in select cases of animal abuse or neglect. Funding is awarded on a case-by-case basis. Selected cases will be used for fundraising purposes.
Grant Amount: Funding to any one agency is limited to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) animal sheltering agencies (public or private) and rescue groups are considered for the Second Chance Fund.
Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: https://www.americanhumane.org/initiative/second-chance-grants/
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The S. Mark Taper Foundation Announces the Availability of Funds to Support Children and Youth, Health Care, Social Services, Employment, Education, and the Environment. The S. Mark Taper Foundations is a private family foundation dedicated to enhancing the quality of people’s lives by supporting nonprofit organizations and their work in communities. Funding priorities include the following: Children & Youth, Health Care, Social Services, Employment, Education, and the Environment.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $50,000 to $250,000 and above. Eligibility: Organizations with current tax-exempt status under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Due Date: Letter of Inquiry are only accepted from December 2018 through February 2019. For more information, visit: http://www.smtfoundation.org/apply.html
The ASPCA Equine Fund Accepting Applications to Protect Horses, Mules, Donkeys, and Ponies. The ASPCA Equine Fund grant program supports equine organizations that strive to achieve best practices both in nonprofit management and equine care. In 2017, the ASPCA Equine Fund will consider grant applications in the following areas (submit one project or request per application): Anti-Cruelty Seizures: Grants for housing and rehabilitations of the equine victims of large- scale seizures due to cruelty, neglect, or abandonment impacting eight or more equine are available. Support in the form of $500 per horse (not to exceed $15,000) can be applied for by an equine rescue group, humane society, or animal control agency. Field Investigations & Response Partner Assistance: Grant to provide support for equine seized by the ASPCA FIR Team in conjunction with partners in law enforcement and placed with a humane society, rescue, or sanctuary. Funding can be used for hay/feed/supplements, veterinary/farrier/dental care, medication/vaccines/gelding and/or training. Emergency/Disaster Support: Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to repair damaged structures, provide vet care for injured equine, or replace ha/feed or supplies lost due to fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, snowstorms, break0ins, or other human-caused or natural disasters.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $500-$15,000.
Eligibility: Eligible organizations include those whose focus and expertise are concentrated on reducing the suffering of equines who have lost their homes or those that have been cruelly treated. Applicants must have their 501(c)(3) determination from the IRS. Equine rescuers and sanctuaries must care for at least ten equine concurrently to be considered for funding.
Due Date: Online applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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For more information, visit: http://www.aspcapro.org/grant/2013/02/11/aspca-equine-fund-grants
The Charles Lafitte Foundation’s Announces Funding for Children, Research and Art Projects. The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) supports organizations working in four main areas: Education Children’s Advocacy Medical Research and Initiative The Arts
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Due Date: Letters of Inquiry accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: http://charleslafitte.org/grants/overview/
The Wallace Global Fund Supports Progressive Social Movement Initiatives. The Wallace Global Fund seeks to promote an informed and engaged citizenry, to fight injustice, and to protect the diversity of nature and the natural systems upon which all life depends. Grants are provided for initiatives at the national and global levels, as well as for significant local or regional programs offering the potential to leverage broader impact. Grants focus on nonprofit organizations and non-governmental organizations that are catalyzing significant change in line with one of the following priority areas: Challenge Corporate Power, Defend and Renew Democracy, Protect the Environment, Promote Truth and Creative Freedom in Media, and Advance Women’s Human Rights and Empowerment.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Due Date: Online letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. For more information, visit: http://wgf.org/grants/
The RPM Foundation Accepting Applications for Automotive Restoration and Preservation Grants. The RPM Foundation invites applications for programs that provide hands-on education and instruction related to the specialized skills and knowledge needed to maintain cars and boats.
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The foundation is dedicated to ensuring that the critical skills necessary to preserve and restore collectible vehicles and boats are not lost. To that end, it helps organizations who are dedicated to instructing and training young people, primarily 18-25-year-olds, to restore and preserve vintage cars and boats, as well as providing them with a pathway to careers. The foundation does not fund salaries and rarely supports infrastructure, equipment or start-up needs.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $10,000 are available. Eligibility: Applicants must be an educational institution or a non-profit organization.
Due Date: December 7, 2018 For more information, visit: http://rpm.foundation/apply-for-grant/
Sony Corporation of American Announces Funds to Support Educational Projects that support Workforce Development. The Sony Corporation of America offers funding to programs that support education and creative, artistic, technical and scientific skills that are necessary for tomorrow’s workforce. Previous education grants have funded a wide range of environmental media teaching and research projects; meaningful environmental education events and programs; quality education programs for at-risk students; arts and arts education; equipment for educational nonprofits and academic institutions, including major colleges and university across the country; youth mentoring educational programs to teach students about workplace etiquette and various careers available in the technology and entertainment industries; and multiple other mentoring opportunities, including one-on-one, school- based, or in the workplace.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be based in the United States and be considered tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Due Date: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. For more information, visit: http://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/social-responsibility/giving- guidelines.html
The Conservation Alliance Supports Projects to Defend Public Lands. The Conservation Alliance, through Our Public Lands Defense Fund, supports organizations working to preserve and defend the integrity of the public lands system. Supported efforts include: Defend existing protections for landscapes and waterways on public lands (e.g. National Monuments; Roadless Areas; Wilderness Study Areas; Mineral Withdrawal Areas) Defend bedrock conservation laws (E.g., Wilderness Act, Antiquities Act, National Environmental Policy Act); and 46 | P a g e
Oppose the proposed transfer of federal lands to the states or to private hands. The organization’s goal is to support organizations that are strategically confronting efforts that would diminish the public lands system. Before applying for funding, an organization must first be nominated by one of the Alliance’s member companies (see website for a complete list). Campaigns should seek to preserve and defend the integrity of the public lands system. These defensive projects should focus on any attempt by Congress to undermine the public lands and the laws that support them. Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $50,000 are available. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Due Date: Nominations are due by November 1, and proposals are due by December 1. For more information, visit: http://www.conservationalliance.com/funding-criteria/
The Temper of the Times Foundation Supports Advertising to Promote Conservation and Restoration of the Environment. The Temper of the Times Foundation supports advertising designed to promote the conservation and restoration of native wildlife, plants, and ecosystems in the United States. Grant funds may be used to fund the production of print, radio, or television ads; to pay for advertising space or airtime; or to produce or distribute pamphlets, books, videos, or press packets. Because grants are for wildland ecosystem advertising campaigns, not for general organizational support, they may not be used to cover costs associated with the production of organization newsletters, membership campaigns, or for staff salaries. In addition, the Foundation cannot fund lobbying efforts or candidates for political office.
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $15,000 are available. Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.
Due Date: Applications can be submitted on any date through December 15, 2018. For more information, visit: http://www.temperfund.org/guidelines.html
Federal Funding Opportunities ARTS AND HUMANITIES NEW!! The Institute of Museum and Library Services Supports Professional Development Activities within Museums. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), through the Museums Empowered Program, supports staff capacity building projects that use professional development to generate systemic
47 | P a g e change within a museum. Professional development activities should cross-cut various departments to generate this change. IMLS encourages applicants to invest in the professional development of museum staff, leadership, and volunteers to enhance their skills and ensure the highest standards in all aspects of museum operations. This includes, but is not limited to, creating opportunities to encourage a more inclusive and diverse museum professional and volunteer workforce, and building the skills of museum staff at all levels with emphasis on the development of the next generation of museum professionals. To support and empower museums of all sizes and disciplines in responding to the evolving needs of the museum profession and changes in their communities, this special initiative has four project categories for professional development: Digital Technology: for museum staff to fully explore, understand, adopt, and optimize the use of digital technology in museums Diversity and Inclusion: for museum staff to develop cultural competency and support museum relevancy in their communities Evaluation: to expand museum staff’s capacity in conducting formative and summative evaluation of programs, practices, and products that can help the museum yield indicators and measurable outcomes Organizational Management: for museum staff to learn best practices in organizational management, strategic thinking, innovation, and managing change
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Eligibility: Museums must be a unit of state or local government or a private nonprofit organization using professional staff and be organized on a permanent basis for educational or aesthetic purposes.
Due Date: December 14, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered- professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff
NEW!! The Institute of Museum and Library Services Offering Support to Strengthen Museums. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), through the Museums for America (MFA) program, supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. Projects may be structured at any of several stages of maturity: exploratory, piloting, scaling, or mainstreaming. A proposed project’s activities may be brand new to the institution, or they may implement learnings, perspectives, or competencies acquired during a previous project. A project may be an effort to intensify the impact of an approach that has been tested and found to be effective, or it may be structured as an opportunity to expand a function or activity that has been deemed successful.
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Indicators (characteristics) of successful projects in the MFA Program are as follows: Institutional Impact: The project addresses a key goal identified in the institution’s strategic plan. In-depth Knowledge: The project design reflects a thorough understanding of current practice and knowledge about the subject matter. Project-based Design: The work plan consists of a set of logical, interrelated activities tied directly to addressing the key need or challenge identified in the application. Demonstrable Results: The project generates measurable results that tie directly to the need or challenge it was designed to address.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $250,000. Eligibility: Museums must be a unit of state or local government or a private nonprofit organization using professional staff and be organized on a permanent basis for educational or aesthetic purposes.
Due Date: December 14, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america
The Institute of Museum and Library Services Invites Applications to Evaluate, Expand, and Grow Museum Capacity. The Institute of Museum and Library Services invites applications for its Inspire! Grants for Small Museums program. This special initiative is designed to inspire small museums to apply for and implement projects that address priorities identified in their strategic plan. IMLS invites applications that focus on providing rich learning experiences for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances; supporting partnerships aimed at assessing and addressing the needs of their communities; strengthening the role of museums as trusted stewards of the collections in their care; and/or expanding access to collections and associated resources. IMLS invites applicants to consider whether their organization is a good fit for this special initiative for small museums. Applicants should think about a range of attributes that describe their organization, including but not limited to: size of the staff and volunteer corps; operating budget and sources of revenue; number and types of objects in the collection; size of facility and property; types and numbers of audiences served; and size relative to other organizations of the same discipline or within the same geographic region. Projects may be structured at any of several stages of maturity: exploratory, piloting, scaling, or mainstreaming. A proposed project’s activities may be brand new to the institution, or they may
49 | P a g e implement learnings, perspectives, or competencies acquired during a previous project. A project may be an effort to intensify the impact of an approach that has been tested and found to be effective, or it may be structured as an opportunity to expand a function or activity that has been deemed successful.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies as a museum or is responsible for the operation of a museum. Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view- opportunity.html?oppId=308278
The Institute of Museum and Library Services Accepting Applications for African American History and Culture Capacity Building Projects. The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for its African American History and Culture program (AAHC program). This program is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The AAHC program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). IMLS welcomes applications from museums of all sizes and geographic areas whose primary purpose, as reflected in their mission, is African American art, life, history, and culture. Projects may be structured at any of several stages of maturity: exploratory, piloting, scaling, or mainstreaming. A proposed project’s activities may be brand new to the institution, or they may implement learnings, perspectives, or competencies acquired during a previous project. A project may be an effort to intensify the impact of an approach that has been tested and found to be effective, or it may be structured as an opportunity to expand a function or activity that has been deemed successful.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $5,000 to $250,000. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a private, nonprofit organization that qualifies as a museum or is responsible for the operation of a museum and have a primary purpose and focus on African American life, art, history, and/or culture, encompassing the period of slavery; the era of Reconstruction; the Harlem Renaissance; the civil rights movement; and other periods of the African American diaspora. Due Date: November 1, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museum-grants-african- american-history-and-culture
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BASIC NEEDS NEW!! The Department of Housing and Urban Development Announces Funding for Sweat Equity Homeownership Projects. The Department of Housing and Urban Development announces funding for national and regional non-profit organizations and consortia to purchase home sites and develop or improve the infrastructure needed to set the stage for sweat equity and volunteer-based homeownership programs for low-income persons and families. Through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP), grant funds are available for expenses to develop decent, safe and sanitary non-luxury housing for low-income persons and families who otherwise would not be able to afford to become homeowners. Successful applicants must leverage other public and private funds to pay for the construction or rehabilitation costs of each SHOP unit. The SHOP units must be sold to homebuyers at prices below the prevailing market price. Homebuyers must be low-income and must contribute a significant amount of sweat equity towards the development of the SHOP units. Reasonable accommodations must be permitted for individuals with disabilities in order for such individuals to meet hourly requirements. A homebuyer’s sweat equity contribution cannot be mortgaged or otherwise restricted upon future sale of the SHOP unit. Volunteer labor is also required. SHOP Grantees may award SHOP grant funds to local non-profit affiliate organizations to carry out the Grantee’s SHOP program. These affiliate organizations must be located within the Grantee’s service area.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts begin at $450,000. Eligibility: Only national and regional non-profit organizations and consortia with experience facilitating innovative homeownership opportunities through the provision of self-help homeownership housing programs are eligible to apply. Due Date: November 12, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy18shop
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEW!! The Corporation for National and Community Service Announces Funding to Expand Senior Volunteer Programs. The Corporation for National and Community Service seeks to expand the geographic reach of the Senior Corp RSVP senior volunteer program. The purpose of the announcement is to identify sponsoring organizations for RSVP programs. RSVP volunteers tutor children, renovate homes, teach English to immigrants, assist victims of natural disasters, provide independent living services, recruit 51 | P a g e and manage other volunteers, and serve in their communities in many other ways. Senior Corps RSVP volunteers choose how, where, and how often they want to serve, with commitments ranging from a few hours to a maximum of 40 hours per week. While serving, RSVP volunteers improve their own lives by staying active and civically engaged.
Grant applications must address one or more of the following Focus Areas: Disaster Services; Economic Opportunity; Education; Environmental Stewardship; Healthy Futures; and Veterans and Military Families. In addition to the Focus Areas described above, grants will also provide support for volunteer capacity building activities provided by national service participants. These activities are indirect services that enable CNCS-supported organizations to recruit and manage community volunteers.
Additionally, applicants must support a minimum number of volunteers and focus on the following target geographies: For San Bernardino, including areas in the San Bernardino Valley cities of Highland, Redlands, San Bernardino, and Yucaipa; the high desert from Barstow to Victor Valley; the communities of the San Bernardino Mountains, the minimum number of volunteers is 296. For the western San Bernardino County cities and unincorporated areas of Bloomington, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Montclair, Mt. Baldy Village, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Rialto and Upland, the minimum number of volunteers is 150. For the central and eastern Riverside County cities of Bermuda Dunes, Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, Indian Wells, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Thermal, and Thousand Palms, the minimum number of volunteers is 492.
Grant Amount: The total amount of funding available for both areas within San Bernardino County is approximately $122,310. For the areas of Riverside County, the funding available is $61,082. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and states. Due Date: Applications are due on November 7, 2018; however, applicants are strongly encouraged to send a Notice of Intent to Apply by October 10, 2018. For more information, visit: https://www.nationalservice.gov/build-your-capacity/grants/funding- opportunities/2018/fy-2019-rsvp-competition
The Economic Development Administration Announces Funding for Construction, Non-Construction, Technical Assistance, and Revolving Loan Fund Projects. The Economic Development Administration (EDA) announces funding to support projects in rural and urban areas which provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan funds under EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance 52 | P a g e
(EAA) programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive-merit-basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment. Through these grant programs, EDA supports bottom-up strategies that build on regional assets to spur economic growth and resiliency. EDA encourages its grantees throughout the country to develop initiatives that present new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Through the Public Works program, EDA provides catalytic investments to help distressed communities build, design, or engineer critical infrastructure and facilities that will help implement regional development strategies and advance bottom-up economic development goals to promote regional prosperity. The Public Works program provides resources to meet the construction and/or infrastructure design needs of communities to enable them to become more economically competitive. Prior examples of investments EDA has supported through the Public Works program include projects supporting water and sewer system improvements, industrial parks, high-tech shipping and logistics facilities, workforce training facilities, business incubators and accelerators, brownfield redevelopment, technology-based facilities, wet labs, multi-tenant manufacturing facilities, science and research parks, and telecommunications infrastructure and development facilities. Investments must clearly lead to the creation or retention of long-term high-quality jobs.
Through the EAA program, EDA provides investments that support a wide range of construction and non-construction activities (including infrastructure, design and engineering, technical assistance, economic recovery strategies, and capitalization or re-capitalization of Revolving Loan Funds (RLF)) in regions experiencing severe economic dislocations that may occur suddenly or over time. EDA utilizes EAA investments to provide resources that help communities experiencing or anticipating economic dislocations to plan and implement specific solutions to leverage their existing regional economic advantages to support economic development and job creation. Like Public Works investments, EAA investments are designed to help communities catalyze public-private partnerships to foster collaboration, attract investment, create jobs, and foster economic resiliency and prosperity. For example, EDA might provide funding to a university or community college to create and launch an economic diversification strategy to promote and enhance the growth of emerging industries in a region facing job losses due to declines in regionally important industries.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range from $100,000 to $3,000,000. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include:
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Others Due Date: Proposals and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new notice of funding opportunity is published. For more information, visit: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view- opportunity.html?oppId=306735
HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEW!! The Department of Health and Human Services Accepting Applications for Projects to Disseminate Patient- Centered Outcomes Research to Healthcare Practices. The Department of Health and Human Services, through The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), seeks applications to disseminate patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) findings directly to primary care practices and support practices in implementing PCOR clinical and organizational findings. Applicants must propose a comprehensive plan that uses evidence-based strategies designed to improve the delivery of patient-centered approaches to identifying and managing unhealthy alcohol use among adults, including screening and brief intervention (SBI) and medication-assisted therapy (MAT). AHRQ is seeking applications that focus primarily on improving SBI and MAT in primary care, although screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) may be incorporated into the project as part of the continuum of care for patients whose needs cannot be adequately met within a primary care setting. AHRQ is not seeking applications that address populations other than adults (e.g., adolescents) or settings other than primary care (e.g., emergency departments, specialty settings). Applications that focus primarily on other populations or settings will not undergo peer review. For this project, applicants must focus on implementation of evidence-based interventions and evaluation of the effectiveness of the implementation.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts range up to $100,000.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: Higher Education Institutions Nonprofits City, State and County Governments Special District Governments Others
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Due Date: January 4, 2019 For more information, visit: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-18-002.html
NEW!! The Health Resources and Services Administration Announces Funding for the Development of Rural Integrated Health Care Networks. The Health Resources and Services Administration announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Rural Health Network Development Planning Program ("Network Planning"). The purpose of the Network Planning program is to assist in the development of an integrated health care network, specifically network participants who do not have a history of formal collaborative efforts in order to: (i) achieve efficiencies; (ii) expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential health care services; and (iii) strengthen the rural health care system as a whole. A rural health network is defined as an organizational arrangement among at least three separately owned regional or local health care providers that come together to develop strategies for improving health services delivery systems in a community. Health care networks can be an effective strategy to help smaller rural health care providers and health care service organizations align resources and strategies, achieve economies of scale and efficiencies, and address challenges more effectively as a group than as single providers. For example, a critical access hospital, a community health center, and a public health department may collaborate to form a network around a shared purpose. Other examples of health care providers could be: hospitals, public health agencies, home health providers, mental health centers, substance abuse service providers, rural health clinics, primary care providers, oral health providers, social service agencies, health profession schools, local school districts, emergency services providers, community and migrant health centers, federally-qualified health centers, tribal health programs, churches, faith-based organizations, and civic organizations that are/will be providing health care. The goals of the Network Planning program are centered around approaches that will aid providers in better serving their communities given the changes taking place in health care, as providers transition from focusing on the volume of services to focusing on the value of services. The intent is that rural health networks will expand access to care, increase the use of health information technology, explore alternative health care delivery models, and continue to achieve quality health care across the continuum of care from prevention and wellness to acute and long-term care. The increasing focus on showing value in health care delivery creates incentives to develop regional systems of care that preserve local autonomy for rural communities while also ensuring access to the appropriate continuum of care for the local service population. It remains critical in the health care environment for rural providers to participate in efforts such as implementing population health strategies to demonstrate the quality and value they provide rural residents.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $100,000 are available.
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Eligibility: To be eligible to receive a grant an entity shall be a rural public or rural nonprofit private entity; shall represent a network composed of participants that include3 or more health care providers and that may be nonprofit or for-profit entities; and shall not previously have received a grant under this subsection (other than a grant for planning activities) for the same or a similar project.
Due Date: November 30, 2018 For more information, visit: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID= 820ff0a2-594f-4944-81b4-54365531cab1
NEW!! The Health Resources and Services Administration Announces Funding for Reimbursement of Lost Wages to Living Organ Donors. The Health Resources and Services Administration announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Lost Wages Support for Living Organ Donors Demonstration Project. The primary purpose of this project is to assess whether reimbursing lost wages increases individuals’ willingness to become living organ donors. Specifically, this demonstration project will study whether and how reimbursement for lost wages affect individuals’ behaviors towards living donation, as indicated by willingness to undergo donor evaluation. Funding for this project will: Ascertain the effect of providing reimbursement of lost wages on individuals’ decisions to initiate the process of becoming living donors by undergoing donor evaluation; and Inform HRSA on the most effective and efficient mechanism to provide this support to living donors. The project scope includes designing, implementing, and evaluating a demonstration project to assess whether reimbursing lost wages increases individuals’ willingness to become living organ donors, by studying the effect of reimbursement of lost wages on individuals’ decision to consider living donation. This award includes funding for the recipient to reimburse eligible prospective living donors, regardless of income, up to $5,000 in lost wages for donor evaluation and surgical procedures. The applicant should include a description of proposed efforts to engage stakeholders such as transplant centers, dialysis centers, patients on the transplant waitlist and organizations working on behalf of individuals in need of a transplant. The applicant should also include strategies to work closely with the National Living Donor Assistance Center (NLDAC) in order to use and disburse available resources, in adherence with combined maximum limits, to support the purpose of this project.
Grant Amount: One cooperative agreement of $2,000,000 will be awarded.
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Eligibility: Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit private entities. Faith-based and community-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply
Due Date: November 27, 2018 For more information, visit: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID= 205dd7bf-7d8b-4d3b-894b-b37c437ddd83
The Department of Health and Human Services Seek Applications for Projects to Provide Information Resources or Services to Health Disparity Populations and Their Providers. The Department of Health and Human Services seeks projects that will bring useful, usable health information to health disparity populations and their health care providers. Access to useful, usable, understandable health information is an important factor when making health decisions. Proposed projects should exploit the capabilities of computer and information technology and health sciences libraries to bring health-related information to consumers and their health care providers. Because this funding stream focuses on providing health information to health disparity populations, institutions with demonstrated commitment to the needs of health disparity communities (including Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSI)) are encouraged to apply. A project can develop and deploy a new information resource or service, or expand and improve an existing resource or service in order to meet the needs of a health disparity population. For a proposed project to be competitive, there must be evidence that the intended audience is a health disparity population and/or their healthcare providers. A population is a health disparity population if there is a significant disparity in the overall rate of disease incidence, prevalence, morbidity, mortality or survival rates in the population as compared to the health status of the general population. Topics that are responsive to this grant program include, but are not limited to: Developing or upgrading health information resources/services to meet the needs of health disparity populations. Providing health information resources/services to community organizations involved with health disparity populations. Developing information strategies to facilitate implementing patient-centered care and precision medicine within a health disparity population. Developing information resources that will enable persons with health disparities to make informed consent decisions regarding research participation. Needs assessment studies that identify the types and forms of information needed by health disparity populations to assist them in making health-related decisions. 57 | P a g e
Evaluation studies of existing information resources or services targeted at health disparity populations.
Grant Amount: Grants of $150,000 for one year and $300,000 for two years are available.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For-profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Others
Due Date: October 22, 2018 For more information, visit: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-LM-19-001.html
OTHER / MISCELLANEOUS NEW!! The Department of Homeland Security Announces Funding for Resources to Equip and Train Emergency Personnel. The Department of Homeland Security, through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program, announces funding for resources to equip and train emergency personnel. The purpose of the AFG Program is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The program provides direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, nonaffiliated emergency medical service (EMS) organizations, and State Fire Training Academies (SFTA). The funds provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience. Grant Amount: Grant amounts are dependent on the size of the jurisdiction served by the recipient but range up to $3.5 million. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include fire departments, nonaffiliated nonprofit EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies.
Due Date: October 26, 2018 For more information, visit: https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/170096
NEW!! The Department of Health and Human Services Supports Small Conferences and Scientific Meetings. The Department of Health and Human Services supports small conferences and scientific meetings clearly aligned with the mission of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 58 | P a g e
A small conference or scientific meeting is defined as a symposium, seminar, workshop, or any formal meeting, whether conducted face-to-face or virtually to exchange information and explore a defined subject, issue, or area of concern impacting the public's health within the scope of the FDA's mission. Permission to submit a conference grant application does not assure funding or funding at the level requested. FDA will not issue a conference grant award unless it can be issued before the conference start date. Applicants are encouraged to apply early and to pursue funding for their small scientific conference well in advance of (at least 6 months) the anticipated meeting date.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts not specified. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofits, small businesses, governments, and others.
Due Date: Prior approval (advance permission to apply) in the form of a Letter of Intent is required before submission of an application for conference support. Advance permission to submit an application must be requested early in the process and must be submitted no later than 8 weeks before the selected application due date. Letter(s) of Intent received after 8 weeks prior to the application submission date will not be accepted. The next round of applications are due by April 12, 2019 For more information, visit: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-16-378.html
The Department of the Interior Supports Public-Private Partnerships to Protect, Restore, or Enhance Wetland Habitats. The Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, through the Small Grants Program, supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. Projects must involve only long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetland and associated upland habitats to benefit migratory birds. The program requires a 1:1 non-federal match and research funding is ineligible. This program supports the DOI and FWS mission of protecting and managing the nation's natural resources by collaborating with partners and stakeholders to conserve land and water and to expand outdoor recreation and access. Proposals must include a two-year plan of action (not including the two-year-old match window) supported by a NAWCA grant and partner funds to conserve wetlands and wetland-dependent fish and wildlife through acquisition (including easements and land title donations), restoration, enhancement, and/or wetland establishment
Grant Amount: Grants of up to $100,000 are available. Eligibility: Eligible applicants are unrestricted. Due Date: October 18, 2018
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For more information, visit: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view- opportunity.html?oppId=308291
State Funding Opportunities CRIMINAL JUSTICE PREVENTION AND VICTIM SERVICES NEW!! The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Supports Advocacy for Victims of Human Trafficking. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, through the Human Trafficking Advocacy Program, supports programs that provide funding to Victim/Witness Assistance Centers currently receiving state funding who have demonstrated a partnership, collaboration or coordination of services with an anti-human trafficking working group with the county and/or service area(s). Applicants must provide crisis intervention, emergency assistance, resource and referral assistance, therapy and a variety of other services. Applicants must utilize a Victim/Witness Coordinator who has training and direct experience specific to working with victims of human trafficking. Additionally, with this funding programs will hire or dedicate at least one half-time Victim/Witness Advocate. Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $150,000 are available.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be currently receiving state/federal funding and demonstrate partnership, collaboration, or coordination of services with an anti-human trafficking working group within the county and/or region. An “anti-human trafficking working group” can include a task force, a collaborative, a local steering committee or multi-disciplinary team. Specific operational agreements are required.
Due Date: October 26, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.caloes.ca.gov/GrantsManagementSite/Documents/HA%20RFP.pdf
NEW!! The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Supports Transitional Housing Programs for Victims of Crime. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, through the Transitional Housing Program, supports programs that create and/or enhance transitional housing for crime victims. The Program will support transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and supportive services, including follow-up services that move victims of crime into permanent housing. Successful transitional housing programs provide a range of optional supportive services and let victims choose the course that best fits their needs. Subrecipients may choose a specific victim population (e.g. domestic violence victims, youth victims, human trafficking victims, elder abuse victims, other crime/ 60 | P a g e population-specific victims). A minimum of four proposals that serve homeless youth victims will be selected for funding. Subrecipients must offer transitional housing and short-term housing assistance for a period of between 12 and 24 months. Victims of crime must either reside in a transitional housing unit or receive short-term housing assistance in order to receive supportive services, with the exception of follow-up services to a survivor who has recently exited the Program.
Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $300,000 are available. Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must be a public or non-profit organization in good standing. Due Date: October 12, 2018 For more information, visit: http://www.caloes.ca.gov/pages/Grant- Details.aspx?itemID=243&ItemTitle=2018-19%20Transitional%20Housing%20(XH)%20Program
HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEW!! The California Health Facilities Financing Authority Accepting Applications for Small and Rural Health Facilities Adversely Affected by Reductions in Federal Funding. The California Health Facilities Financing Authority is accepting applications for the Clinic Lifeline Grant Program. The program assists small and rural health facilities, including community-based clinics, that may be adversely affected financially by a reduction or elimination of federal government assistance and that have little to no access to working capital. The support may be used to support core operations as the facility develops plans to deal with a loss of federal government assistance. Each applicant must explain the “Federal Trigger”, which is any federal executive, administrative or legislative action or inaction that impacts any reimbursement or eligibility for participation in any federal program or initiative. A health facility cannot apply until a Federal Trigger has occurred. Grant Amount: Grant amounts of up to $250,000 per facility are available. Eligibility: Eligible applicants must meet one of the following requirements: Tax-exempt nonprofit corporation with gross revenues not exceeding ten million dollars Tax-exempt nonprofit corporation located in a rural medical service study area A clinic operated by a district hospital or health care district Additionally, programs must: Provide a minimum of two of the five medical health services listed in the definition below: Medical health services means the services provided by a health facility to persons for prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of illness or injury limited to: o reproductive services; o family planning; o sexual health services such as testing and treatment for STD, AIDS, and HIV, etc.;
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o geriatric services; or chronic disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. 50% or more of the persons served have income levels equal to or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Populations served include vulnerable populations.
Due Date: Applications are due the 1st of each month For more information, visit: https://www.treasurer.ca.gov/chffa/clg/index.asp
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