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Foundation Center - Funding Information Network

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At a time when the competitive landscape for grants is so high we can work together to help build the capacity and fundraising skills of nonprofits in our local community.

Please consider contributing to this effort as we work to build a newsletter that will provide information on resources, tools, classes, and events across Western, MA.

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Recent RFP & Grant Announcements

Boulware Foundation

Seeks to Increase Economic Opportunities for Women and Girls. The foundation's goal is to fund domestic and international programs aimed at empowering women economically and moving them toward financial freedom. The foundation awards grants of up to $10,000 in support of projects or programs aligned with the foundation's areas of interest, including financial literacy education, workforce and vocational skill development, microfinance, and entrepreneurship. In every case, women and girls must be the targeted beneficiary population. Deadline: Rolling More Information

Call of Duty Endowment

Invites nominations for 2018 Seal of Distinction Awards which recognizes nonprofits that demonstrate the highest level of effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in placing veterans in quality jobs. Through the program, selected organizations receive unrestricted grants of $30,000, as well as operational advice and support, with the possibility of additional restricted funding in support of their future growth. Deadline: June 11, 2018 More Information

Elton John Aids Foundation

Seeks Letters of Intent for HIV/AIDS Projects from organizations working with people who are most affected by HIV in the Americas. Grants will be awarded to organizations working to improve the health of people living with HIV or at risk or otherwise affected by HIV; uphold the rights of people living with and affected by HIV; address the social and economic needs of people living with and affected by HIV; and/or strengthen the skills and strategies of organizations and activists addressing HIV. First-time applicants are invited to apply for grants of between $20,000 and $100,000 in the first year. Deadline: June 30, 2018 (Letters of Intent) More Information

Farm Credit East

Accepting applications for AgEnhancement Grant Program. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to help organizations promote awareness of and strengthen agriculture, commercial fishing, and forest products in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and Vermont. Eligible projects include those that promote the development of young and beginning farmers; encourage leadership; develop a greater understanding of agriculture; recognize the accomplishments of ag leaders; study the economic viability of agriculture; promote interest in the industry; and/or affect the Northeast. Deadline: August 1, 2018 More Information

Green Education Foundation

The Green Education Foundation, in partnership with Gardener's Supply Company, is accepting applications from schools and youth groups for its Green Thumb Challenge. A prize of $500 will be awarded to a school or youth group to advance the sustainability of a successful youth garden program that has impacted the lives of kids and their community. Applicants must submit a chronicle of their project, including photographs and descriptions.To be eligible, applicants must be a school or youth group with existing garden program involving youth in grades K-12. The program will not consider proposals for gardens that do not yet exist. Deadline: September 30, 2018 More Information

Herb Block Foundation

Accepting applications for Projects That Defend Basic Freedoms. The Herb Block Foundation is awarding grants of up to $25,000 for projects that help safeguard the basic freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of Rights, that help eliminate all forms of prejudice and discrimination, and/or that assist government agencies in being more accountable to the public. Deadline: Letters of Inquiry - October 4, 2018 More Information

Massachusetts Service Alliance

Apply to host an AmeriCorps NCCC team in your community! The AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is national service program that strengthens communities and develops leaders through residential, team-based national and community service. NCCC teams work on a variety of projects lasting up to eight weeks. Projects include Environmental Stewardship, Urban and Rural Development, Energy Conservation, Infrastructure Improvement, and Disaster Response and Rebuilding. Nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities (federal, state, and local), public schools and universities, and Native American Tribal Councils are eligible to host an NCCC team. Applications are currently available for the following project dates:

Oct. 23 - Dec. 14, 2018
Jan. 7 - Feb. 8, 2019
Feb. 15 - Apr. 24, 2019

Deadline: For Oct. 23- Dec. 14 is July 5 (Concept) & Aug. 16, 2018 (Application) More Information

National Endowment for the Arts

Invites Creative Placemaking Proposals for Our Town Grant Program which supports creative placemaking projects that help transform communities into lively, beautiful, and resilient places with the arts at their core. The Our Town Grant Program offers support for projects in two areas:

1) Arts Engagement, Cultural Planning, and Design Projects: Require a partnership between a nonprofit organization and a local government entity, with one of the partners being a cultural organization. Matching grants will range from $25,000 to $200,000.

2) Projects That Build Knowledge About Creative Placemaking: These projects are available to arts and design service organizations and industry or university organizations that provide technical assistance to those doing place-based work. Matching grants will range from $25,000 to $100,000.

Deadlines: Part 1 - Submit SF-424 to Grants.gov August 9, 2018. Part 2 - Submit Materials to Applicant Portal August 14-21, 2018 More Information

Patagonia

Accepting applications for Grassroots Environmental Campaigns. Grants of up to $12,000 will be awarded in support of projects that are action-oriented, build public involvement and support, focus on root causes, and demonstrate a commitment to long-term change. Deadline: Rolling More Information

U.S. Soccer Foundation

Is accepting Letters of Inquiry for its Safe Places to Play program, which provides grants to organizations to help them build or enhance a field space in their communities. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded for the installation of field surfaces, lighting, and irrigation for field space in urban settings.To be eligible, an applicant must apply on behalf of a program or project operating in the U.S., and be a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, school, municipality, college or university, or sovereign tribal nation. Deadline: September 3, 2018 (Letters of Inquiry) More Information

Walmart Foundation

Is accepting Applications for Community Grant Program for grants of up to $5,000 to support local nonprofit organizations in the areas of hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, women's economic empowerment, and/or career opportunities. Proposed projects should benefit the community at large. Deadline: December 31, 2018 More Information

Do you know of an organization that could benefit from any of this information? Please share and support our community!

Upcoming Conferences, Classes & Workshops

Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Informational Outreach Session for nonprofit organizations to learn more about the 2018 grant and scholarship programs

Date: June 20, 2018

Location: Hadley Farms Meeting House, 41 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035

Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Questions: Contact- Margaret Everett meverett@communityfoundation.org

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Human Service Forum

Meaningful Outcome Measurement: How to Create a Dynamic Program Evaluation System to Improve Your Programs & Better Meet Your Mission

Date: June 1, 2018

Location: La Quinta Inn & Suites, 100 Congress Street, Springfield, MA

Time: Registration 8:30 AM; Program 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Cost: HSF Members – $110; Not Yet Members – $220

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Western Massachusetts Score

Start Your Own Business

Date: June 21, 2018

Location: Scibelli Enterprise Center - Springfield 1 Federal Street, Bldg 101, Springfield, MA 01105

Time: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Cost: $25.00

More Information & to Register

Resources

Foundation Directory

Learn more about FREE access to the professional version of this online database available at the Central Library.

Springfield City Library

Learn more about the Funding Information Network and the resources you can access at the Central Library.

GrantSpace.org
Sign up with an e-mail and password for FREE access to all GrantSpace.org has to offer - right from the comfort of home.

Books

Social Startup Success : How the Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up, and Make a Difference
by Kathleen Kelly Janus

Presents five key strategies responsible for the breakout growth of the most successful social startups: testing ideas, measuring impact, funding experimentation, leading collaboratively, and telling compelling stories.Book Annotation

Nonprofit kit for dummies
by Stan Hutton

Offers advice on starting and running a nonprofit organization, covering such topics as applying for grants, writing a mission statement, marketing, setting goals, budgeting, and preparing financial statements

The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit : Strategies for Impact Without Burnout
by Beth Kanter

Steer your organization away from burnout while boosting all-around performance The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit presents realistic strategies for leaders looking to optimize organizational achievement while avoiding the common nonprofit burnout. With a uniquely holistic approach to nonprofit leadership strategy, this book functions as a handbook to help leaders examine their existing organization, identify trouble spots, and resolve issues with attention to all aspects of operations and culture.

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