GrantStation Insider: February 2, 2023

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Special Funding Opportunities
Opportunities related to specific current issues

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National Funding
Opportunities throughout the U.S.

RFP Seeks to Improve Education for Students With Learning Differences
Oak Foundation: Learning Differences Programme Request for Proposals
Oak Foundation's Learning Differences Programme (LDP) partners with nonprofit organizations that improve education for students with learning differences. Through the Advancing Educational Equity through Student Social Emotional Learning and Mental Health Request for Proposals (RFP), the LDP seeks proposals from U.S.-based nonprofits that aim to develop research, training, or student supports that improve mental health and well-being for students with learning differences. The goal of this RFP is to identify organizations working with students in K-12 education systems in the United States whose work centers on social-emotional learning or mental health and includes a focus on students with learning differences who are furthest from opportunity due to racism and poverty. Grants will range from $250,000 to $750,000 over two to three years. Applicants are encouraged to fill out an intent to respond form, due February 13, 2023. Full proposals must be submitted by February 27, 2023. Visit the Oak Foundation's website for more information on the RFP and to access the online forms.

Media Preservation Efforts Supported
Council on Library and Information Resources: Recordings at Risk
Recordings at Risk, a national regranting program administered by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) with funding from the Mellon Foundation, supports the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media of high scholarly value through digital reformatting. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 cover the costs of preservation reformatting for fragile or obsolete time-based media content by qualified external service providers. Eligible media may include, but are not limited to, magnetic audio and video tape, grooved discs, wax cylinders, wire recordings, and film (with or without sound). U.S. nonprofit academic, research, or cultural heritage organizations located in the United States or an associated territory are eligible to apply. The application deadline is April 19, 2023. (An informational webinar will be held on February 15, 2023.) Visit the CLIR website to review the application guidelines and access the online form.

Funds Promote Health for the LGBT Community
Gamma Mu Foundation
The mission of the Gamma Mu Foundation is to make a positive difference in the lives of the LGBT community, primarily in rural and underserved populations of the United States. The Foundation envisions a society that promotes individual and overall LGBT community acceptance, inclusivity, health, and pride for all people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or individuality. The priority focus area for 2023 is HIV/STD education, prevention, and treatment for the LGBTQ community. Applications with other areas of focus, including community services and research and public education, will be considered after those with the priority focus are evaluated. Applications are due March 31, 2023. Proposal guidelines and the online application are available on the Foundation's website.

Grants Available for Youth-Led Projects Creating Positive Change
Riley's Way Foundation
The Riley's Way Foundation's Call for Kindness empowers young leaders throughout the U.S. to use kindness and empathy to create meaningful connections and positive change. In 2023, Riley's Way will award up to $3,000 to as many as 36 youth-led projects rooted in the values of kindness, empathy, youth leadership, and inclusive community that tackle anything from equity and social justice issues to building meaningful connections in a school or community. At least ten of the selected projects will be specifically focused on environmental justice. Winners will also participate in a leadership development fellowship. Youth ages 13 to 22 that are living in the United States are eligible to apply. The deadline for submitting applications is April 2, 2023. Visit the Riley's Way website to apply online.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for specific geographic areas

Support Targets Social Determinants of Health in Texas
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas: Blue Impact Grants
In 2023, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is realigning its community investments into five new areas of focus targeting the social determinants of health. Through the Blue Impact Grants, support will be provided throughout Texas within the following focus areas: economic opportunity and stability, nutrition, neighborhood and built environment, locally defined health solutions, and optimal health outcomes in the areas of immunizations, diabetes care, cardiovascular care, behavioral health, early detection cancer screening, and maternal and infant health. Nonprofit organizations with annual budgets of $2 million or more are eligible to apply in collaboration with a health partner, such as a hospital, clinic, or federally qualified health center. Letters of intent will be accepted from February 20 to March 3, 2023. Invited applications are due April 7, 2023. Visit the BCBSTX website to access the letter of intent form.

New England Land Conservation Projects Funded
Fields Pond Foundation
The Fields Pond Foundation supports nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State that are community-based and that serve to increase environmental awareness by involving local residents in conservation issues. Grantmaking priorities include project grants for trailmaking and other enhancement of public access to conservation lands, rivers, coastlines, and other natural resources; land acquisition for conservation; assistance in the establishment of stewardship as a component of a land protection project; and education programs and publications as components of a land protection project. Grants range up to $25,000, with most falling between $2,000 and $10,000. Applications are accepted throughout the year, and applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation informally before preparing a formal application. Visit the Foundation's website to review the application guidelines.

Grants Foster Racial Equity and Justice in the Greater DC Area
Meyer Foundation
The Meyer Foundation partners with organizations and projects that build the power of greater Washington, DC, communities to reimagine, recreate, and reform systems in the pursuit of racial equity and justice. Support is provided to nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored organizations working with and for the people and communities of greater Washington, including Washington, DC; Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William counties and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, and Manassas Park in Virginia. Organizations or projects seeking funding should address the root causes of inequity through systems change work; build power for purposes of advancing racial or economic justice; leverage organizing and base building, advocacy, or coalition building; and actively participate in broader organizing, movement, or field-building work to advance racial and economic justice. The Foundation primarily provides general operating support. Interest forms are accepted and reviewed year-round. Visit the Foundation's website to apply online.

Nonprofits Serving Wyoming Communities Supported
Wyoming Community Foundation
The Wyoming Community Foundation (WYCF) supports nonprofit organizations across Wyoming that make an impact in their communities. Grants, generally ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, are provided to organizations throughout the state in a wide range of areas, including arts and culture, environment and animals, education, children and youth, civic and community building, health, and human services. Priority is given to nonprofit organizations that address an identified community need and work to create a long-term solution, partner with other nonprofits or programs to enhance services without duplication, and leverage dollars received from WYCF to obtain additional or future funding. The application deadlines are March 15 and September 15, annually. Visit the WYCF website to access the online application.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. government

Grants Benefit Homeless Individuals
Department of Health and Human Services
The purpose of the Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals program is to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and evidence-based treatment and services for individuals, youth, and families with substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions and substance use disorders who are experiencing homelessness. Grants will support three primary types of activities: behavioral health outreach, treatment, and recovery-oriented services; coordination of housing and services to support the implementation or enhance the long-term sustainability of integrated community systems that provide permanent housing and supportive services; and efforts to engage and connect individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring disorders who are experiencing homelessness to resources for health insurance, Medicaid, and mainstream benefits programs. The application deadline is March 21, 2023.

Program Seeks to Preserve Historic Route 66
Department of the Interior
The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program provides cost-share grants to help preserve the most significant and representative historic sites related to the Route's period of significance (1926-1985). The Program's goal is to support the preservation of historic Route 66 buildings, structures, road segments, and cultural landscapes in the eight states through which the Route passes (Arizona, California, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas). Assistance is also provided to support research, planning, oral history, and educational outreach projects related to the preservation of Route 66. The application deadline is April 14, 2023.

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$7 million in grants available through TD Charitable Foundation's Housing for Everyone. Apply today!
The 17^th annual Housing for Everyone grant program will award a total of $7 million to nonprofit organizations providing rental assistance, restoring affordable housing units, and/or increasing organizational capacity to do the above. This program supports TD's longstanding commitment to help people live with greater financial confidence through its corporate citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment. Through the TD Ready Commitment, TD is targeting $775 million towards community giving by 2030 across four drivers of change—Financial Security, Vibrant Planet, Connected Communities, and Better Health—to open doors to a more inclusive and sustainable tomorrow.

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A library of quality resources designed to help you develop your career path as a grants professional

How Donor Advised Funds Work & How Nonprofits Leverage the DAF Ecosystem to Drive Philanthropy
Does the world of donor-advised funds (DAFs) leave you feeling a bit mystified? Are you looking to tap into donor-advised funds as a potential source of revenue? If so, you may want to read the article "How Donor Advised Funds Work & How Nonprofits Leverage the DAF Ecosystem to Drive Philanthropy." This article explains the ins and outs of DAFs, including how to prospect unknown DAF donors and how to leverage known DAF donors.

Upcoming Online Education Trainings
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Unless otherwise noted, all Online Education Trainings are webinars,
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Power Dynamics in Proposal Writing
As a proposal writer and fundraiser, you can use storytelling as a tool for change. Your power as a writer is to reframe the very world in which we work. The language choices you make frame how your community members are perceived and how the challenges and barriers affecting your community are understood. They also shape the relationship between funding partners and communities served. During this webinar, ViNiceia Carter and Alison Hight will walk you through how to identify and utilize empowering and culturally relevant language and approaches when writing proposals. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Creating Grant Policies and Procedures
Many nonprofits get started quickly due to the immediate needs of their community, and, in the rush, overlook the development of policies and procedures. But if you don't have these documents when tensions or problems occur, your nonprofit will need to scramble to put something into place. That's why creating your grant policies and procedures before any challenges arise is vital. While policies and procedures are not usually submitted in grant applications, funders expect you to have these documents and to use them to guide your grantseeking efforts. During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will show you how having sound grant policies and procedures can set your organization up for success. That way you're prepared to apply for and manage your grants. The webinar will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023.

Improved Performance With Effective Evaluations
You do the hard work needed to achieve your mission. However, do you take the time needed to monitor how well you're doing that work? Performance evaluations are often an afterthought for many organizations. But evaluating performance is critical to shaping a productive and effective staff and board, as well as executive leaders. During this practical session, Mindy Muller will show you why performance evaluations matter and how to do them well so you can ensure your team is both acknowledged for a job well done and encouraged to improve and grow. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

GrantStation Announcements
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Funding-Themed SEA Happy Hour With Cynthia Adams
February 9, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST

Whether you're looking for angel investors, loans, contracts, or grant support, join Social Enterprise Alliance and host Cynthia Adams to talk about all things money. Bring your financing frustrations and challenges, and let's talk honestly about your options. This isn't a Happy Hour for the shy!

In addition, meet and greet other social impact professionals over your favorite beverage to cheer on this community of amazing people doing amazing things.

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