Resources for Nonprofits: Grant Alert Plus

Grant Alert Plus

Grant Alert Plus is a listing of funding and training opportunities for nonprofit organizations.

April 8, 2005

NEW GRANTS/FUNDING (alphabetically by funder name)

The Department of Labor (Deadline: April 28, 2005) (www.dol-tlc.org)
The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announces the availability of $1,000,000 to award grants to eligible "grassroots'' organizations with the ability to connect to the local One-Stop delivery system.

The agency expects to award approximately 40-50 grants.
Each grant amount is expected to range between $20,000 and $25,000

Eligibility Requirements:
Grassroots organizations must be non-profit organizations which:
have social services as a major part of their mission;
are headquartered in the local community to which they provide these services;
(a) Have a social services budget of $350,000 or less, or (b) have 6 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
Application and submission information is explained in detail in Section IV of this SGA. Details of the grant announcement can be found in the Federal Register.

Target Stores Opens Community Giving Grants Program
(Deadline: May 31, 2005) (http://target.com/)
Applications are now available for the Target Stores Community Giving grants program, which currently focuses on three areas: arts, family violence prevention, and reading.

Applications must be submitted to a local Target store team leader, who will review the application and make funding recommendations.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received; therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Most grants will range between $1,000 and $3,000.
Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or public agencies. Organizations in Alaska, Hawaii, or Vermont are not eligible for this program.

Visit the Target Web site for complete grant guidelines. Application forms are available at Target stores and online.
For additional RFPs in Community Improvement/Development, visit: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_community.jhtml

World of Children Awards (deadline April 25, 2005) (http://wworldofchildren.org)

The World of Children Awards honor ordinary people doing extraordinary work on behalf of children. Each year, World of Children, Inc. places a global call for nominations seeking to identify selfless individuals whose unwavering commitment to children makes the world a better place for children to live and succeed. Organizations cannot be nominated.
Multiple awards are granted, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000.

Visit the World of Children Web site for complete program information and nomination procedures.

For additional RFPs in Children and Youth, visit: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtmll

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REPEAT GRANT/FUNDING INFO (by deadline date).

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (deadline June 15, 2005) (http://www.nfwf.org/ )

Nature of Learning, the National Wildlife Refuge System's community-based environmental education initiative, seeks to use National Wildlife Refuges as outdoor classrooms.

Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to support start-up expenses associated with new programs.
Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded on a competitive basis to provide continued support to existing Nature of Learning programs.
Schools or nonprofit organizations, including "Friends" groups, cooperative and interpretive associations, Audubon chapters, conservation organizations, and nature centers are eligible to apply for funding.
Programs must involve a partnership among a local school(s), community group (e.g., Refuge Support Group), and a National Wildlife Refuge. See the NFWF Web site for complete program information and application materials.

RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/818/naturelearning

William T. Grant Foundation Scholars Program Offers Support for Research on Youth Development (Deadline: July 1, 2005) (http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/ )

The foundation works to help create a society that values young people and enables them to reach their full potential.

The Scholars Program supports four to six scholars over a five-year period. Priority research areas focus on the effects of contexts on youth development; improving the systems, organizations, and programs affecting young people; and adults' use of scientific evidence and their views of youth. The foundation focuses on young people ages 8 to 25.

Because the award is designed for early career researchers, applicants should be pre-tenure (if in a tenure-track position) or in a similar early career status (if not in a tenure-track position).See the William T. Grant Foundation Web site for complete program information and application guidelines.
Awards are made to the applicant’s institution

RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/812/wtgrant

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Local or Web Based (electronic) Nonprofit Management, Governance & Finance Training ($$ = fee)

Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop (April 25-27, 2005) ($$)

The Grant Institute's Grants 101: Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop will be held at Western Connecticut State University. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible, as demand means that seats will fill up quickly. All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute. For more information call (888) 824 - 4424 or visit The Grant Institute website at http://www.thegrantinstitute.com.

“Grants 101” consists of three (3) courses that will be completed during the three-day workshop.

· Fundamentals of Program Planning
This course is centered on the belief that "it's all about the program." This intensive course will teach professional program development essentials and program evaluation.

· Professional Grant Writing
Designed for both the novice and experienced grant writer. In addition to teaching the basic components of a grant proposal, successful approaches, and the do's and don'ts of grant writing, this course is infused with expert principles that will lead to a mastery of the process.

· Grant Research This course will address the basics of foundation, corporation, and government grant research. Focusing on funding sources and basic social science research, this course teaches students how to use research as part of a strategic grant acquisition effort.

Registration
$597.00 tuition includes all materials and certificates.
Each student will receive:
· The Grant Institute Certificate in Professional Grant writing
· The Grant Institute's Guide to Successful Grant Writing
· A to Z Grant Writing
· The Grant Institute Grant Writer's Workbook with sample proposals, forms, and outlines

Registration Methods

· On-Line -Visit www.thegrantinstitute.com and click on the Registration area.

· By Phone - Call toll free (888) 824 - 4424 to register by phone.

· By E-mail - Send an e-mail with your name, organization, and basic contact information to info@thegrantinstitute.com

"Strengthening Your Donor Relationships: What's Working for Nonprofits Today" ($$) Wednesday, April 13, 2005 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET http://www.pbconferences.com/sdr2?ID=-1833070081

Conference Agenda:

How to make the "Constituent Engagement Cycle" work for you

"Up-selling and cross-selling" your constituents with these 7 critical engagement factors

Encourage interactivity and build community: Communications tools you can use today

Developing Stronger Donor Relationships

Proven ways identify and target your most important donor groups

Ensuring every donor contact is productive: How to manage multiple departments/staff touching a single relationship

Using the Web to Create Deeper Relationships

Numerous examples of how to tie your on-line presence to your organization's goals

Gaining donor trust and feedback during "non-ask" communications

Live Question and Answer Session

** Have Your Donor Relationship Management Questions Answered!

Participation in this educational activity is applicable for 1.0 points in Category 1.B-Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Hosted by Progressive Business Publications, a leader in fast-read actionable advice on workplace issues, the audio conference gives you the opportunity to add immediate, impact to your nonprofit efforts in a manner that is:
FAST, CONVENIENT, EASY, ACTIONABLE, IDEAL FOR MULTIPLE LISTENERS AFFORDABLE - Priced at $199, it is a fraction of the cost of travel and attendance fees for other high-priced conferences or seminars.

"Strengthening Your Donor Relationships:

What's Working for Nonprofits Today"
Live, 60-Minute Audio Conference
Wednesday, April 13, 2005 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET

Register now for this exciting event by clicking the following link http://www.pbconferences.com/sdr2?ID=-1833070081 or calling 800-964-6033. If registering by phone, please refer to your priority code: 70081 As usual we offer a full refund if not satisfied from now until 7 days after the event.

CT Association of Nonprofits Spring 2005 Training Catalogue is available on CAN's website: http://www.ctnonprofits.org/Pages/Training/TrainingCatalogue.asp, To register: Call (860) 525-5080 or Email Maggie Adair at madair@ctnonprofits.org

Hartford Public Library Free workshops registration by calling (860) 695-6295 or go to www.hplct.org/register.htm

· Hitting Your Mark with Funders – Wednesday, April 6, 10:00 – 12:30

· Developing a Successful Grant Proposal – Wednesday, April 13 10:00 – 12:30

· Making it Work: New Grant Makers/Grantseeker Relationship Models – Wednesday, April 27 10:00 – 12:30

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Awards & Scholarship Opportunities (by deadline date)

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Offers Young Scholars Program for High-Achieving Youth (Deadline: May 2, 2005) (http://jackkentcookefoundation.org/)

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program selects high-achieving youth in the United States with financial need and provides them, throughout their high school years, with individualized educational services that enable them to develop their talents and abilities.
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be entering the eighth grade in the fall of 2005 and be planning to attend a high school in the U.S.
Complete program information and application materials are available at the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Web site.

RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1142/jkcooke

For additional RFPs in Education, visit: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml

Horace Mann Companies (Deadline May 14, 2005) (http://www.horacemann.com/)

For the third consecutive year, the Horace Mann Companies a national insurance company focusing on educators' financial needs will offer scholarships totaling $30,000 to help educators continue their education.

To be eligible, an applicant must be an educator employed by a U.S. public or private school district or U.S. public or private college/university and planning to take classes at a two- or four-year accredited college or university.
The applicant must have a minimum of two years' teaching experience. See the Horace Mann Web site for the online application form.

RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/817/horacemann

African American Success Foundation Offers Research Funding (Deadline: June 10, 2005)

The African American Success Foundation offers the Lydia Donaldson Tutt-Jones Memorial Grant to provide financial support to graduate students and professionals who conduct research activities to study African American success, particularly in the area of education.

The program will award one grant of $2,000 annually.
Research results and summary papers will be disseminated to the public through AASF's Web site, as well as by mail upon request.
Visit the AASF Web site for complete program information and application procedures.

RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1140/aasuccess

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Other Useful Information I

National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, is right around the corner! United Way will again be offering discount coupons and volunteer “thank you” pins (on a supply-available basis) to local nonprofits. Check http://www.uwcact.org/whatsnew/National_Volunteer_Week.htm for further details.

Landscaping for Nonprofits in Hartford has been expanded by Knox Parks Foundation’s Green Crew (part of AmeriCorps). For information and prices contact Jack Hale or Ron Pitz at (860) 951-7694.

Attention! Summer Programs for Poor Children: Federal summer food program is administered in CT by the Department of Education. To sponsor the program this summer, organizations should contact the state agency as soon as possible; the application deadline is May 15, 2005. Applications and sponsor information may be obtained from Maureen Staggenborg, Director, Child Nutrition Programs, 25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457. Phone: 860-807-2070.

Raiser's Edge User Group on Yahoo at: http://groups.yahoo.com/ the group is called: TRE_Users. Issues are discussed and tips are shared. Other groups are also available and can be found by entering “Raiser's Edge" in the search box.

Geeks for Givers good refurbished machines still in stock as well as some brand new laptops.

Go to www.geeksforgivers.org

For Your Clients: Earned Income Tax Credit, offers tax preparation centers throughout the region, refunds quickly with no fees. For site information call Infoline 2-1-1 or (860) 236-3617 ext. 123.

Web Sites with fantastic Fundraising Q & A:

· www.malwarwick.com

· www.grassrootsfundraising.org/howto/dearkim/index.htm

United Way of the Capital Area: Post Your Volunteer and Board Member Needs

Log on to the United Way of the Capital Area’s Volunteer Solutions program to post your volunteer opportunities and find the help you need: www.uwcact.org and click on Volunteer Solutions .You can post leadership volunteer (board) openings here as well or make a request to the Community Leadership Board Bank on line: www.uwcact.org/howyoucanhelp/boardbank.htm

Post Your Volunteer and Board Member Needs on Volunteer Solutions You can post leadership volunteer (board) openings here as well or make a request to the Community Leadership Board.

Go to Community Leadership Board Bank.

For Board Members (also please see Workshops and Trainings above)

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United Way of the Capital Area
30 Laurel Street
Hartford, CT 06106-1374
Phone: (860) 493-6800
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