So many projects in today’s society aren’t attainable without the large amounts of money necessary for proper construction, planning and maintenance. Projects like sewer systems, water towers, street maintenance, drainage, new buildings and other renovations wouldn’t be possible without state and federal grants, but more importantly without the agency responsible for putting those grant applications together for future approval. The Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments located in Maryville, and serving 42 towns in Nodaway, Worth, Atchison, Holt and Gentry counties, works in putting together those grants. Tye Parsons, executive director of the Regional Council, along with several other employees, help applicants write the grants, and complete anything else needed to properly turn in a grant. More…
Three more Michigan start-up companies received investment commitments in May, pushing the total investments made through the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund to $5.4 million. To date, 25 Michigan companies have received critical seed funding through the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, a collaborative effort of Michigan's 12 SmartZones. The Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund is an equity fund that invests in technology-based companies to support business formation and acceleration. To qualify for the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, start-up companies must be a start-up company in one of the state's identified competitive edge technology and have the sponsorship of its local SmartZone. In addition to SmartZone sponsorship, companies must have received grant, angel or venture capital funding greater or equal to funding requested of the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund. More…
The City of West Hollywood through its Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission is pleased to announce that applications are now available for its Arts Grant Program. The Arts Grant Program is designed for eligible, nonprofit arts organizations to produce, perform or present art programs and projects in West Hollywood to serve the West Hollywood community. Projects that celebrate some aspect of City culture, history, or other civic element, are particularly welcome. The maximum award under the Art Grant Program is $7,500. Applications are due no later than September 5, 2008. More…
The Louisiana Business Recovery Grant and Loan Program – Phase II is a continuation of the Louisiana Business Recovery Grant and Loan Program. Phase II includes funding for approximately $80 million in awards. Awards will consist of 20% grant/80% loan packages ranging from $20,000 to $100,000. More…
The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and U.S. Paralympics are pleased to announce nearly $500,000 being distributed in grants to 24 organizations this year. The USOC introduced the Olympic Opportunity Fund in 2007 to increase multicultural participation and diversity in Olympic and Paralympic sports at a grassroots level. USOC partnering organizations interested in information concerning future Olympic Opportunity Fund grants can contact the USOC Education and Outreach Programs Department at 719.632.5551. More…
More than 160 families have been awarded Farm Family Safety Incentive Grants of up to $250 to make their farms a safer place. A limited number of community-based farm safety grants also are available. This year's entry deadline is Friday, September 1, 2008. To apply, send a one-page written request including your farm safety action plan, along with a cost estimate to: Farm Safety 4 Just Kids, 11302 114th Street, Urbandale, Iowa 50322. 800/423-5437. www.fs4jk.org. Shari@fs4jk.org. past recipients have used their grant funds for equestrian and ATV helmets, wood chips beneath play equipment, fill for abandoned wells, fire extinguishers, fencing for a play area, lighting for a grain bin site, and danger decals for farm equipment and bins. More…
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation provides resources for the relief, recovery and betterment of Louisiana's people and communities, ensuring that access and opportunity are available to all as the state rebuilds. LDRF will fund organizations that are working to create an equitable Louisiana through work in economic development, housing, education reform, health care, land use planning, and legal services that are focused on building a better and more equitable Louisiana for all people – regardless of race, ethnicity, economic circumstances, sexual preferences, or gender. Letters of Interest from organizations working in the five primary areas of focus for LDRF are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. More…
The Justice and Journalism Fund supports in-depth, high-quality news stories and commentary. Support is available to independent journalists and those employed by news organizations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal U.S. residents committed to producing quality, in-depth work about social justice issues. Support between $500 and $3,000 will be provided for accepted proposals in the form of either stipends or travel expenses support. Applications are accepted through September 30, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact Frank Sotomayor, Associate Director, at (213) 437-4406 or frank.sotomayor@usc.edu. More…
The Department of the Navy (DON) hereby gives notice of the receipt of one application for the donation of the guided missile destroyer ex-CHARLES F. ADAMS (DDG 2), located at the NAVSEA Inactive Ships On-site Maintenance Office, Philadelphia, PA. The deadline for submission of additional applications is January 30, 2009. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. Section 7306, eligible recipients for the transfer of a vessel for donation include: (1) Any State, Commonwealth, or possession of the United States or any municipal corporation or political subdivision thereof; (2) the District of Columbia; or (3) any organization incorporated as a non-profit entity under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. More…
The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded $8.2 million for 26 projects in Washington County, the first funds available from gaming revenues from the Meadows Casino in North Strabane Township. Washington County is the second county in the commonwealth to receive Local Share funds managed by the department. In March, DCED approved funding for 17 projects in Luzerne County. More…
Dollars are available for water quality and habitat enhancement projects in the Puyallup River and Chambers-Clover watershed areas. The Puyallup/Chambers-Clover Small Grants Program will award small grants to organizations, schools and individuals for approved projects. Grants are available for projects up to $2,500. Proposals will be evaluated to ensure they address water quality and habitat issues through watershed education, enhancement, protection and restoration activities. All grant materials, including applications and supporting documentation, can be accessed at www.piercecountywa.org/srfb . The deadline for application is 5 p.m. Aug. 1, 2008. Questions should be directed to Melissa Paulson, Pierce County Surface Water Management, at (253) 798-4686 or mpaulso@co.pierce.wa.us. More…
Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced a $500,000 Summer Urban Crime and Community Safety Grant Program to help reduce violence in the state’s largest cities, especially among young people. Under the program guidelines, grant funds can be used for the following purposes, among others prevention and intervention, law enforcement, and community corrections and offender community re-entry. [No application instructions are provided in the press release.] More…
At an awards ceremony in Galena on June 19, Jo Daviess County Country Fair Charities distributed more than $52,000 to 33 different recipients. An additional $26,000 was given in donations to churches and city organizations in the county. In its fifth year, the not-for-profit charity has provided almost $313,000 to Jo Daviess County groups, with this year being its largest contribution yet. Donors are decided by an application process that starts each January. Proceeds are raised by the charity's annual Galena County Fair, which features arts and crafts and attracts about 8,000 visitors to Grant Park. More…
The Leopold Center is seeking pre-proposals for its grant program. The Center’s work is organized in three initiative areas: ecology, marketing and food systems, and policy, each aimed at enhancing the condition and viability of Iowa’s natural resources in varying, yet integrated ways. These three initiatives have separate sections in the RFP. Investigators representing any Iowa nonprofit organization/agency and/or educational institution (such as soil and water conservation districts, schools and colleges, and regional development groups) are eligible to apply. The Center strongly encourages the involvement and collaboration of farmers, landowners, and farm-based businesses in the pre-proposal process. Proposals are due August 18, 2008. More…
The Rotary Club of Yreka is now accepting applications for the next quarter. Rotary Club of Yreka conducts four grant cycles each year. Upcoming grant deadline dates are Aug. 1; Nov. 1; Feb. 1, 2009 and May 1, 2009. The club funding priorities are as follows: youth, seniors, healthcare, families at risk, food bank, education, and community innovations. The application form can be found online at www.yrekarotary.org. Yreka Rotary Club President Karl Greiner recently awarded checks to the most recent winners of mini-grants. Recipients were the Stable Hands Therapeutic Riding Program, represented by Susana Fox-Sponsler; Siskiyou Golden Fair Junior Fair Board, represented by Marissa Allen and Harley McEwen; and the Yreka Community Resource Center More…
MENLO PARK, Calif.--The Riekes Center for Human Enhancement announced today the receipt of $95,000 in grant funding from The Sequoia Healthcare District (SHD) to support the Riekes Center’s After-School Student Fitness program. The Riekes Center is a nonprofit mentoring organization that provides its students a greater opportunity for self development. To fund this grant, The Sequoia Health Care District joins other prominent philanthropic foundations including the Omidyar Network and the Sand Hill Foundation as well as numerous individuals. The Sequoia Healthcare District identifies local healthcare needs and develops solutions by working collaboratively with its targeted cities including Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, Menlo Park, Woodside, Atherton and Portola Valley. Within these communities, the SHD has developed and provides ongoing support for several long-term healthcare initiatives which involve medical clinics, children’s health insurance and nurses for local schools. More…
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will provide up to $1 million in disaster recovery assistance to libraries, museums, colleges, universities, and other cultural and historical institutions in the Midwest affected by the recent flooding. Affected institutions in federally designated disaster areas may apply immediately for emergency grants of up to $20,000 to salvage, protect, and treat historical collections damaged by the flooding. More…
The City of Miami invites accomplished technical assistance providers (such as nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, individual consultants, trainers and evaluators) to submit their qualifications and experience relevant to building the capacity of faith-based and community organizations (FBCOs) and/or evaluating collaborative, FBCO capacity-building initiatives. Successful respondents will become part of a consultant pool eligible for a variety of consultant assignments related to implementation of the Miami NICE initiative. Responses must be received by 2:00 p.m. on July 3, 2008. More…
Grants of up to $1,000 per project will be awarded to formal and informal groups of residents within 15 Des Moines neighborhoods east and west of the Des Moines River near downtown. The neighborhoods are Capitol East, Capitol Park, Capitol View South, Carpenter, Chautauqua Park, Cheatom Park, Drake, Drake Park, Fairground, Ingleside, King-Irving, Kirkwood Glen, Mondamin Presidential, Martin Luther King Jr. Park and River Bend. Resident groups seeking money for projects that build connections among neighborhoods have one more opportunity to apply for Neighborhood Grants for Growth in 2008. The application deadline for the final round of grants is July 15, 2008. Selected projects must be completed within six months of receiving money. For an application, go to www.makingconnectionsdm.org or call 309-4795. More…
DALLAS, June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Richardson and Texas Instruments Foundation announced today a grant of $500,000 from the TI Foundation to the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts and Corporate Presentations to help fund the center's much-needed Phase II capital projects. The donation will boost performance capabilities and enhance patron amenities, further establishing the Eisemann Center as one of the leading performing arts and corporate meeting facilities serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area. More…
The Marybeth Monaghen/ARDS Foundation/NA/RHAMC Graduate Advanced Practice Nursing Scholarship was created in 2008 to promote advanced education of nursing practitioners and leaders specializing in acute and/or critical care. One nurse pursuing a master's degree in nursing, an advanced practice/nurse practitioner program, or a post-masters program, with a focus in acute and/or critical care will be awarded a $2,500 scholarship. Funds awarded are to be used for tuition assistance. The deadline for receipt of applications is September 1, 2008. More…
Each year, the AFP Research Council awards the Skystone Ryan Prize for Research to the author of a book that contributes substantially to the knowledge and understanding of fundraising or philanthropic behavior. Authors of published works on research in fundraising and philanthropy are invited to submit books or monographs for the Skystone Ryan Prize for Research on Fundraising and Philanthropy. Other individuals or organizations can nominate appropriate publications. Prize winners receive a cash award of $3,000. The submission form and six copies of the published work must be received by AFP by Nov. 1, 2008. More…
KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, has adopted the yard-beautification and playground project of the Hope Residence of Eva's Village. Located on Jackson Street in Paterson, the residence will open in late summer expanding Eva's services for mothers and children. KPMG has designed the space to include safe play areas for the children who will live in Hope Residence. Employees at the firm have donated funds to complete the work and will arrive in force on June 21 to don gardening gloves, pull weeds, plant flowers and bushes, and spread over 300 bags of mulch throughout the area. More…
Schools, nature centers and other non-profit and not-for-profit places of learning (including houses of worship) with a site available for this stewardship project may apply for grants from the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Fund to foster the use of natural landscaping with native plant species as an ecologically better alternative to traditional landscaping practices. Project goals should focus on the enhancement and development of an appreciation for nature using native plants. Projects must emphasize involvement of students and volunteers and increase the educational value of the site. Creativity in design is encouraged, but must show complete and thoughtful planning. The use of and teaching about native plants and the native plant community is mandatory, and they must be appropriate to the local ecoregion and the site conditions (soil, water, sunlight). Funds will be provided only for the purchase of native plants and seed. More…
On June 17, the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded 31 institutions grants totaling $20.3 million as part of the 21st Century Librarian Program. This year’s grantees will provide educational opportunities to library students and staff to strengthen Gulf Coast libraries; support school library media programs; increase the number of librarians, archivists, and library and information science professors; increase diversity in the library workforce; and strengthen that workforce to better meet the needs of users of all types of libraries. The next deadline for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program is December 15, 2008. More…
According to Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI), the state-to-state “shortage of qualified interpreters has become a national problem,” infringing the constitutionally guaranteed right to a fair trial, and subjecting poorly interpreted cases to repeated appeal, clogging up American courts.” Senator Kohl has introduced S. 702, The State Court Interpreter Grant Program Act, which would authorize the US Attorney General to subsidize State courts in developing and implementing interpreter programs, costing an estimated $47 million over five years. More…
A luncheon meeting of two businesswomen launched a new model of grant-giving that donors and nonprofit agencies alike believe might change the way charities work together in the future. Advertisement The U.S. Oil Basic Needs Fund and J.J. Keller Foundation announced the first fruits of that approach Wednesday: A $300,000 grant — $100,000 annually over three years — to the Mental-health Outreach Resource Expansion (MORE), a collaboration of seven organizations that will create a mental health network of care for people experiencing homelessness and/or domestic violence in Brown County. A grant of up to $225,000, beginning with a first-year allocation of $100,000, to the Dental Service Expansion Project, which is designed to increase access to dental care for children and adults who are uninsured or on Medicaid. The project is a collaboration between Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the Brown County Oral Health Partnership. More…
Eleven tourism-related organizations were awarded destination marketing grants totaling over $1.5 million to expand tourism marketing opportunities in New Jersey. “The Department of State’s Division of Travel and Tourism awards these grants to Destination Marketing Organizations (“DMOs”) to provide critical promotional services in their respective geographic areas as premier tourist destinations. This program is a very exciting collaboration and is paramount to growth and the success of travel and tourism in New Jersey,” said Secretary of State Nina Mitchell Wells. More…
The Governor’s Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol has established a grant program to fund projects that discourage alcohol and drug abuse by minors. Eligible North Dakota organizations are invited to submit proposals for innovative projects to help decrease substance abuse among the youth of North Dakota. The grant program has a total of $100,000 available for award, and it is anticipated that multiple grants will be awarded. Proposals will be accepted from public and private schools, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, local government entities, American Indian Tribal government, and faith-based organizations. The deadline for submitting proposals is June 30. For more information on the proposal process or contact information for the pre-proposal conference, contact Danté Miller at danmiller@nd.gov or 701-328-2201. More…
The IFA Educational Foundation and the PepsiCo Foundation have established the VetFran Business Grant Fund. The purpose of the fund is to assist veterans who have been awarded a franchise through the IFA VetFran program by providing financial grants for business development, education, training, and/or technical assistance. The fund will provide financial grants (up to $10,000 per grant) to qualified VetFran franchisees/candidates. More…
The Women's Opportunity Center at the YMCA of Burlington County has partnered with the Division on Women and the Department of Community Affairs to manage a grant of $200,000 to assist the spouses of deployed military personnel. The assistance program is available statewide for families of active-duty soldiers, reservists and National Guard troops facing financial hardship because of a current deployment. Direct financial assistance and referrals will be offered for needs such as mortgage and rent payments, child care, utilities, groceries, home repairs, car repair, insurance payments, etc. during these times of financial stress. Other assistance may be provided for quality of life expenses, such as camp fees or base ball team registration for these deserving families who sacrifice so much. For more information or an application, contact Rene at 609-543-6200, ext. 325 or send an Email and phone number to wocmilitarygrant@ymca-bc.org More…
Salem Freeholder Beth Timberman, liaison to the Cultural and Heritage Commission, has announced that the Salem County Cultural and Heritage Commission will be holding two grants workshops on Tuesday, June 17, at the Ware Agriculture Building, 51 Cheney Rd., Mannington. The Workshop for History Grants begins at 6:30 p.m., with the Arts Grant Workshop following at 8 p.m. Both workshops are scheduled for the same evening for the convenience of applicants that apply to both programs. "We are encouraging any group in Salem County with an arts or history project to come to the workshops and learn more about this grant opportunity," said Timberman. "Any organization, regardless of their mission and focus, can apply for funding to support arts programs and performances and history programs and research projects." This year's deadline for submissions is Sept. 12. To register, contact Irene Wanner 935-7510 ext. 8532 or via e-mail at irene.wanner@salemcountynj.gov. More…
The Governor's Prevention Advisory Council on Drugs and Alcohol has established a grant program to fund projects that discourage alcohol and drug abuse by minors. Eligible North Dakota organizations can submit proposals for projects to help decrease substance abuse among the youth of North Dakota. The grant program has a total of $100,000 available for award, and it is anticipated that multiple grants will be awarded. Proposals will be accepted from public and private schools, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, local government entities, American Indian tribal government, and faith-based organizations. The council will favor programs that target elementary school-aged youth and their parents. Proposals can be either school- or community-based. A pre-proposal technical conference will be held for any organizations with questions on the application process. The toll-free conference is scheduled for 1 p.m. June 16. The deadline for submitting proposals is June 30. For more information, contact Dante Miller at danmiller@;nd.gov or 701-328-2201. More…
For the second year in a row, Allegra Print & Imaging is donating $10,000 worth of printing services to local nonprofits. The Troy-based company’s “Footprint Fund” grants are available in maximum amounts of $1,000 for selected nonprofits. A panel of Allegra representatives and community members will select nonprofits to receive the grants based on how the print services will be used to further the nonprofits’ goals. Specifically, the group will assess how donated print services could help expend awareness of a nonprofit’s work, promote new programs or projects, or leverage existing resources for increased impact. To request a grant application, contact Allegra at (248) 528-2990. The deadline for applications is July 11, with award notifications by July 31. More…
The Lowcountry Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will offer small grant funding up to $5,000 for qualified nonprofits throughout 2008. Grants are to be used for innovative projects in the areas of breast health and breast cancer education, outreach, screening and treatment support. These populations include Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper and Orangeburg counties. For more information, call 843-556-8011 or visit www.komenlowcountry.org. More…
Hawaii Democratic lawmakers pressured Republican Gov. Linda Lingle yesterday to release several million dollars the Legislature set aside for charities. Without the money, many of the nonprofit organizations will be forced to cut their programs, the lawmakers said. A Lingle administration official said some of the money will soon be released, but the governor is carefully evaluating the merits of each program before spending taxpayer money. More…
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection today announced the start of a grant program to fund municipal climate change inventories and action plans, according to state Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Delaware. DEP's Local Government Greenhouse Gas Pilot Grant Program will provide grants of up to $20,000 to help municipalities or regional partnerships hire technical service providers who can help establish those inventories and then develop plans to reduce emissions. More…
HomeWorks is a program sponsored by the City of Boston Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) that helps Boston homeowners make affordable home improvements. The goal of the program is to assist homeowners with their home improvement projects and provide them with financial and technical assistance. HomeWorks offers conditional grants for 1/3 of the total cost of certain home improvements, up to a maximum of $4,000 or $5,000 if you paint the exterior of your house. To be eligible for this program, you must be an owner-occupant of a one to four family house, or condominium unit. Your income cannot exceed $63,000 if your household consists of one person, or $90,850 for households of two or more. More…
The State of Georgia wants everyone to go fishing - and is willing to give $115,000 to Laurens County to promote it. Last week, Governor Sonny Perdue announced East Dublin’s Buckeye Park Landing on the Oconee River was among eight locations in the state to receive funding from the ‘Go Fish Georgia” program. That brings to total 18 ramps statewide to be funded by the program. … Both local governments must contribute to the project; the County’s share is $2,500 annually and the City of East Dublin’s is $5,000. The local funds may be used as fishing tournament prize money or to advertise and promote the events. More…
Estimated giving by the nation's 717 community foundations rose 14 percent in 2007, to an estimated $4.1 billion, a new report from the Foundation Center finds. According to Key Facts on Community Foundations (6 pages, PDF), education and human services were the top giving priorities of the largest community foundations. Based on 2006 data, the report also found that 42 percent of community foundations reported giving more than $1 million, with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, which awarded more than $172 million in 2006, topping the list. More…
A newly approved grant program aims to encourage longtime Calumet City businesses to stay in the community and to help them grow. Through the business retention grant program approved last week, a commercial or industrial business could be eligible for grants ranging between $500 to $50,000, Calumet City attorney Joe Montana said. More…
Room & Board, the Minneapolis-based furniture retailer offering unique home furnishings that combine classic, simple design and exceptional quality, today announced a gift of $50,000 and employee volunteer time to Urban Peak, a non-profit dedicated to serving young people ages 14-24 in the Denver area who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Room & Board’s eight has showrooms in Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, New York, Orange County and San Francisco. More…
Homeowners that wish to apply for a state grant of up to $5,000 to strengthen their homes against a hurricane must do so online. Homeowners can also apply by calling (866) 513-6734. After reaching its goal of 35,000 grant applications, the My Safe Florida Home program will stop accepting new online grant applications on May 31. In addition to applying, homeowners are required to provide the state with proof of homestead and insurance postmarked by June 13. Homeowners eligible for a matching grant of up to $5,000 must live in a single-family detached, site-built home that must: More…
The DuPont City Council unanimously approved applying for a $250,000 grant for construction of a long-awaited community skate park. The cost of the 11,000-square-foot park is estimated at about $500,000, Public Works Director Peter Zahn said. City officials hope to secure a $250,000 grant from the state Recreation and Conservation Office. If successful, the $250,000 budgeted by DuPont will be matched by the state, Zahn said. More…
N.Y.L.A. Entertainment Group is making available $5,000 in music promotion grants available to record labels and artists. The grant can be used towards in-house music promotion and/or marketing services including: record label consulting; music servicing to DJs, tastemakers, & record pools; marketing plans; project management; and select PR services. Only 1-3 record labels/artists will be awarded the grant based on need, project viability, and the total value of the services provided not to exceed $5,000. All others who have applied but have been denied will receive a 50% discount on the same services. Apply by June 16, 2008. More…
The annual NPower Greater DC Region Technology Innovation Award recognizes nonprofits in our community whose innovative use of technology enables them to more effectively fulfill their mission. The winners are announced at our annual luncheon. Two winners will each receive $1,000 in cash, up to $25,000 in Software provided by Microsoft, and Strategic Technology Assessment valued at $10,000. Applicants must be based or have a chapter in the Washington Metropolitan area which is defined as the District of Columbia, suburban Maryland or suburban Virginia. Applications are due June 13, 2008. More…
School districts interested in developing programs that steer kindergarten students and their parents toward healthier lifestyles are eligible for up to $15,000 in grants, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff announced today. The investment is part of the Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools Program, which helps kindergarten classes promote healthy eating and locally grown food through lessons, classroom activities and field-based training. Applications are due June 17, 2008. Qualified applicants may be awarded grants of up to $15,000 to cover up to 75 percent of the cost of a project; districts must provide the balance through funds or in-kind services. Any public school district, charter or private school with a kindergarten program is eligible to apply for the money. More…
Richland County officials are trying to publicize funds available to benefit low- and moderate-income residents through the Community Development Block Grant program. Advertisement "There's not a whole lot of money," Regional Planning Commission director Dick Adair said Tuesday. The deadline for individuals, communities and agencies to apply for grants is June 3. There is a June 27 deadline to get the local application to Columbus. In between those dates, the county and RPC staff will review project applications. More…
A $35,000 grant from the Department of the Interior and administered by the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) was awarded to the City of Ypsilanti. The Ypsilanti Freighthouse is the designated beneficiary of the funds. Grant proceeds will be matched at 40% with additional funds from The Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, the Depot Town DDA and the Ypsilanti Heritage Foundation. “Our confidence is really boosted by this success,” said Bonnie Penet, FOYF Co-Chair and co-author with Nathalie Edmunds of the grant. More…
Two companies have partnered to offer college tuition credits incentives to non-profit organizations that rely on volunteers. SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards for Volunteers can provide a tuition reward up to $2,500 for an unlimited number of college-bound children named by a volunteer who participates in the program sponsored by the nonprofit. "This program is not a replacement for good recruiting and retention practices. Nor is it likely to be enough of an inducement to attract people who aren't already inclined toward volunteerism. The tuition credits are really a bonus for doing good and contributing time and talent to benefit others," said founder James Johnston. More…
Here’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your hard work while giving your school the chance to win cash and prizes. Whether you’re a PTO, PTA, HSA, PTC, etc., entering PTO Today’s Parent Group of the Year search is easy! Choose from 8 categories, including Outstanding Family Event, Outstanding Community Service Project, and Outstanding New Group, and we’ll automatically consider you for the grand prize. The search is open to all parent groups: PTO, PTA, HSA, PTC, etc. Winners have included groups at public and private schools; rural, suburban, and urban schools; and elementary and middle schools. 10 winners will be chosen, one in each of 8 categories plus a national winner and national runner-up. Deadline: May 30, 2008. More…
The Multnomah Bar Foundation is hiring a Development Coordinator to provide development services for the Foundation. Those interested in the position should review the job description and send cover letter and resume to Judy Edwards, Executive Director, Multnomah Bar Association, Suite 1220, 620 SW Fifth Ave., Portland, OR 97204. More…
The Frederick County, MD, Parks and Recreation Commission announced Monday it will begin accepting applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for fiscal 2009, beginning in July. Grants will be used to improve parks or build new ones on land owned or used by the organization. The funds can be applied towards the cost of materials, equipment and contracted labor and will be given to organizations before construction begins. Eligible applicants include homeowners associations, civic/community associations, athletic associations and recreation councils. Funding will not be given to municipal governments. The program is budgeted at $100,000 this year. Applications must be turned in by Aug. 8. More…
Richland County officials are trying to publicize monies available to benefit low and moderate income residents through the Community Development Block Grant program. The county’s allocation for 2008 is $206,000, down 2.4 percent from last year. The county administers Shelby’s allocation, down $1,000 to $38,000 this year, although that city selects its own projects as part of the federal program. The deadline for individuals, communities and agencies to apply for grants is June 3. There is a June 27 the deadline to get the local application to Columbus. In between those dates, the county and RPC staff will review project applications. Public facilities and improvements, public services, removal of architectural barriers and housing rehabilitation have garnered the county’s attention in the past. Ineligible plans include operation and maintenance activities, buildings for general government and politics. More…
The Henderson City, NC, Council voted unanimously on Monday night to hold a public hearing on June 9, 2008 pursuant to an application with the Embassy Foundation for a Community Revitalization Grant with the North Carolina Department of Community Assistance. The grant, if obtained, will be directed towards the completion of architectural drawing and initial construction of Phase II of the Embassy Square Project. More…
Washington D.C.– Kicking off AmeriCorps Week, the Corporation for National and Community Service today announced the winners of its 2008 competition, adding 68 new grants to help communities raise graduation rates, mentor youth, recover from disasters, and tackle other national challenges. The rigorous 2008 competition adds 10,000 members and $47 million dollars to the AmeriCorps portfolio, which in total will reach 75,000 members and $480 million in 2008, including continuations, state formula grants, VISTA and NCCC funding, and education awards. The 68 national and local organizations who won the 2008 competition will receive $23.7 million to recruit and supervise those 10,000 members over the next year. These members, upon completing their service, are collectively eligible for up to $23.6 million in Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards to help pay for college or to pay back student loans. More…
Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Kathleen A. McGinty announced today that businesses and nonprofit organizations can now apply for a portion of $400,000 in grants to help increase the use of composted materials in finished products and reduce the amount of organic waste disposed in landfills. The Composting Infrastructure Development Grant Program aims to increase the volume of organic materials being diverted from landfills and helps businesses increase the use of organic materials in finished products. Applications will be accepted until July 18, 2008. The program is open to start-up operations, as well as existing compost facilities. More…
Owners of public and private diesel-powered fleets and heavy duty equipment can apply for a grant to retrofit exhaust emission control and idle reduction technologies on their vehicles and machinery. Local and state civic agencies including port and transit authorities will get priority consideration for a slice of $2.5 million that is being distributed by the state Department of Ecology. Businesses that help provide public services like refuse collection, construction of public roads and buildings, or operate their equipment on port properties are second in line, followed by other privately owned vehicles. Private businesses and individuals will receive money only to retrofit exhaust emission controls. The deadline to apply is June 6, but applications will be accepted while money is still available. Download an application. Applications should be mailed to Department of Ecology, Air Quality Program, PO Box 47600, Lacey, WA 98504-7600, Attn: Rod Tinnemore, program contact. Rod Tinnemore can be reached at 360-407-6978 or rtin461@ecy.wa.gov More…
Halstead Bead, Inc. is calling for entries to its third annual Business Development Grant competition for new designers entering the bridge jewelry trade. The grant will be awarded to a winning candidate in August. The winner of the 2008 Grant will receive $6,000 in cash and merchandise as well as other benefits. Designers utilizing a wide variety of fabrication techniques including casting, beading, precious metal clay, stamping, or hand finishing are eligible to enter the competition. Candidates must be US citizens who began their businesses after January 1, 2005. Their design companies must focus on “bridge” jewelry which is the segment between costume jewelry and fine jewelry that includes accessories in sterling silver, semi-precious stones, crystal, freshwater pearls and other similar materials. Applications must be received between April 15 and June 17, 2008. More…
Each year, Samsung's Hope for Education invites students from schools nationwide to write a 100-word essay about how technology benefits and helps education. In 2008, the top winner receives a grand prize of over $200,000 worth of Samsung technology, Microsoft software and cash grants from DIRECTV, as well as the SCHOOL CHOICE educational television programming package. The contest will run until August 31, 2008. More…
The Foundation for Child Development (FCD) announces a small grants program funded through its PK-3 Research and Evaluation Forum. A maximum of four awards of up to $50,000 each will be awarded to researchers proposing to use one or more datasets from the PK-3 Data Resource Center. The PK-3 Data Resource Center: The First Six Years of Schooling and Beyond provides access to four longitudinal datasets selected for their potential to inform PK-3 policy and practice. Deadline: July 15, 2008. More…
Rafael Viñoly Architects Training and Research Programs will offer up to five research grants. Research grants will focus on topics related to the built environment within societies in transition. Practitioners and scholars from around the world are invited to apply. Deadline for applications is August 1, 2008. More…
After years of waiting, the city is finally unveiling its newest and most ambitious program to rehabilitate the facades of older buildings Downtown. At Tuesday's City Council meeting, Assistant City Manager Karen Masbruch will unveil details of plans to give grant money — which must be matched by the business owners — to help older buildings retain some of their historic character and charm. The project will use $530,000 that has been sitting in an account at the Business Development Finance Corp. to fix up the exteriors of Downtown buildings constructed before 1948. The deadline to submit applications for the $7,500 is July 15, Masbruch said. The eight finalists will be picked by Aug. 1. More…
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding businesses in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are still available to small businesses economically affected by the severe storms and flooding August 18 - 31, 2007. More…
The Brentwood Redevelopment Agency has repair grants available to meet the immediate needs of income qualified (very-low and low income) home owners that are in urgent need of home repairs. You may qualify if you own a property within the City of Brentwood and meet income guidelines. Eligible repairs must correct serious code violations and/or safety/hazardous conditions which represent an immediate threat to the health and safety of homeowners. Maximum grant amount is $3,500. For more information, contact Peggy Trudell, (925) 516-5187. More…
The Brower Youth Award, a program of the Earth Island Institute, recognizes six young people in North America annually for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and environmental justice advocacy. The winners of the award receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California for the award ceremony and a wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities to further their work at Earth Island Institute. Young activist leaders between the ages of 13 and 22 living in North America are eligible to apply. The deadline for all applications is May 15, 2008. More…
A two-year $344,800 grant has been awarded to XetaComp Nanotechnology LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NanoBioMagnetics, Inc., (NBMI) through the Oklahoma Nanotechnology Applications Program (ONAP). The program is administered by the Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology (OCAST). More…
As a programming arm of good2gether.com, "Do Good New England" is offering $1000 grants to New England nonprofits that build and update a free good2gether profile over the next month. From April 23 - May 15th, Do Good New England will award $1,000.00 each week to randomly selected, community-oriented New England nonprofits that post their events, volunteer needs and other local needs on good2gether.com. More…
Health Care Without Harm is announcing round eight of the Nurse’s Workgroup Mini-Grant Program. The Mini-Grant program is designed to support innovative efforts to expand and deepen the involvement of nurses in environmental health issues, to promote advocacy activities and to encourage those initiatives that showcase collaborative efforts between nurses and environmental organizations. The HCWH Mini-Grant program welcomes all applications for funding from members of the HCWH Nurses Workgroup, participants of any RN-No-Harm Workshops or HCWH mini-grant funded workshops; American Nurses Association’s Constituent Member Associations; Specialty Nursing Organizations; Schools of Nursing; Labor organization that represent nurses; Luminaries and Beacons of the Luminary Project; Schools of Nursing; and Nurse participants of any Clean Med meeting. The awards will range from $500 to $3,000 and will be for one-year only. The proposal is due June 2, 2008. Questions should be directed to Brenda Afzal at bafzal@son.umaryland.edu. More…
The LIVE GREEN Teacher Grant program challenges middle school teachers to develop innovative ideas for furthering environmental and energy sustainability. Teachers will identify an issue or problem, create a plan to address it, and integrate the topic into classroom teaching. Forty grants of $1,000 each will be awarded to teachers for the most forward-thinking ideas. LIVE GREEN is a Discovery Education program presented by General Motors. More…
The Fort Smith Police Department’s Internet crime fighters received a substantial grant from a local cable provider last week. Cox Communications awarded the Police Department’s Cyber Investigation Unit a $9,000 grant as part of a continuing community partnership between the department and the cable provider, according to a news release issued by Sgt. Jarrard Copeland, Police Department public information officer. “In addition to this funding, the unit is being provided with a free high-speed Internet connection to be utilized in Internet investigations,” Copeland stated in the news release. With the $9,000, the Cyber Investigation Unit will purchase equipment that will enhance computer forensic capability, as well as field equipment for monitoring illegal Internet activity, according to the news release. More…
RAPID CITY, S.D.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The new homes and businesses that continue to spring up north of Interstate Highway 90 have made the area one of Rapid City’s fastest-growing communities. And with a $50,000 grant from the Qwest Foundation, announced today, the Rapid City Department of Parks and Recreation aims to bring the area’s residents a new playground. More…
Bradley County’s Healthy Community Initiative met Thursday to finalize its grant application form and general procedures for distribution of interest money from the $15 million the county received (and invested) from the sale of Bradley Memorial Hospital. These grants will be determined by the Initiative under certain criteria outlined in the grant application. The United Way announced earlier this week it has scheduled three workshops for organizations or individuals to attend who are planning to apply for a grant. These workshops will be held at the Star Center on North Lee Highway at 6 p.m. Monday, May 5; 9 a.m. Thursday, May 8; and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. The deadline for applications to the Initiative is 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 30. More…
On April 11th, Governor David Paterson and Legislative leaders announced that the Enacted Budget includes $15 million for the Greater Catskills Flood Remediation Program. Under the program, eligible counties in the Southern Tier and Catskill regions will apply to purchase one or two family homes that have been damaged by floods since April 1, 2004, and are determined to be at future risk. The initiative will allow homeowners to relocate from areas vulnerable to flooding. In order to qualify for the program, the home must be the primary residence of the owner with a family income up to 150% of the Area Median Income, as defined by HUD. Homes purchased would be condemned and property will be dedicated for open space, recreational, wetlands, or flood mitigation purposes. The program will help to remove people and possessions from harms way in areas that have been hit particularly hard by flooding in recent years. Funding will be administered through the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation / Division of Housing and Community Renewal to the following counties: Broome Chenango, Delaware, Herkimer, Montgomery, Orange, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, Tioga, and Ulster. For more information, contact Joe Rabito or Chris Leo at (518) 474-2057. More…
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network announced today the 2008 Research Grant Awards recipients who will dedicate their time to pancreatic cancer research. The grant portfolio, topping $1 million in new grants, includes four Pilot Grants, six Career Development Awards and one Fellowship Award. Collectively, these grants support junior and senior scientists and provide funding for research in diverse fields of inquiry, including: the origin and causes of pancreatic cancer; the biology of the disease, including underlying physiological and biochemical processes; detection, staging, and diagnosis; and novel therapeutic strategies. More…
The New Jersey Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council awarded the Town of Clinton, Hunterdon County, with a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) Feasibility Grant for $23,500. It is the third municipality in New Jersey to receive this grant from the Highlands Council. Any municipality in the seven counties of the New Jersey Highlands Region (Bergen, Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex or Warren) interested in applying for a TDR Feasibility Grant should contact Lindsey Interlante, Manager of Grants Administration, at (908) 879-6737. More…
The city of Washougal was awarded a $150,000 state grant to develop the second of three baseball fields at the George Schmid Memorial Baseball Fields complex. The grant was among several awarded this month by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. The board bestowed a total of more than $8 million to 53 projects, according to the board’s press release. The agency, which funds projects to preserve farmland and improve athletic fields, gave the money to Washougal to maintain the complex and host regional and statewide tournaments, according to the release. The city will fund $173,192. More…
The Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health is presented annually by the Institute of Medicine. Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat established the award in 1991 out of a commitment to improving the science base and delivery of mental health services. This international award recognizes individuals, groups, or organizations for outstanding achievement in improving mental health and is accompanied by a medal and $20,000. The nomination deadline is May 16, 2008. More…
The purpose of the Request for Proposal No. 2008-01 entitled Request for Advertising Services is to solicit bids from vendors who provide professional full-service advertising. The services shall include planning and project management of advertisement campaigns designed to educate Californians about the healthy development and education of children and the importance of the first five years. The contractor will be responsible for research, design and development of a minimum of two statewide advertising campaigns focused on the health and well-being of children ages 0 to 5. The maximum amount of the agreement is $35,000,000 with work to be performed over a three-year period with a target start date of July 2008. Submit your Intent to Bid by May 16, 2008. More…
Rouzbeh Yassini has finalized the submission process and the selection committee for a new grant program designed to accelerate independent research into advanced broadband technologies. A total of $200,000 will be distributed, along with research support at the Broadband Knowledge Center in Boston, for four post-graduate projects per year. The first grant will be awarded on Sept. 10. More information is available at the YAS Broadband Ventures website www.yas.com. July 4, 2008, is the deadline for initial short-form applications. More…
The $25,000 Gustav O. Lienhard award recognizes individuals for outstanding achievement in improving health care services in the United States. Each year a selection committee appointed by the IOM reviews nominations based on selection criteria that reflect the ideals and work of Mr. Lienhard and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Nomination deadline: May 5, 2008. More…