GrantStation Insider - May 24, 2018

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National Funding
Opportunities Throughout the U.S.

Capital Support for Veteran Housing Projects Nationwide
Home Depot Foundation: Veteran Housing Grants Program
The Home Depot Foundation’s Veteran Housing Grants Program awards funding to nonprofit organizations throughout the United States for the new construction or rehabilitation of multifamily, permanent supportive housing and transitional facilities for veterans. Grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 are available solely for the physical construction or repair of housing for veterans (hard costs), and the grant amount must comprise less than 50% of the total development cost of the project. Nonprofit organizations that have been in existence at least five years and have a current operating budget of at least $300,000 are eligible to apply. Requests are reviewed three times per year; the upcoming application deadline is July 13, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the funding guidelines and take the online eligibility quiz.

Programs for People in the Americas Affected by HIV Funded
Elton John AIDS Foundation
The Elton John AIDS Foundation supports nonprofit organizations working with people who are most affected by HIV in the Americas, defined as the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Through the annual request for proposals (RFP), grants are provided to organizations working toward one or more of the following goals: wellness, rights, quality of life, and resilience. The grantmaking priority populations include people living with HIV, Black women and men, LGBT populations, Hispanic/Latinx people, migrants and immigrants, women and girls, adolescents and young adults, sex workers, people who use drugs, and incarcerated people. Organizations that are led by and based in the communities being served are of special interest. (The Foundation has also released a special RFP for projects focused on addressing the HIV-related needs of transgender people and black gay, bisexual, and SGL men.) Online letters of inquiry for both RFPs are due June 30, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the RFPs and to submit an online letter of inquiry.

Grants Promote Youth and Scientific Education
American Honda Foundation
The American Honda Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and educational institutions nationwide that address the areas of youth and scientific education. The Foundation's primary funding priority is youth education, specifically in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; the environment; job training; and literacy. Grants range from $20,000 to $75,000. The upcoming deadline for organizations that have never received funding from the Foundation is August 1, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to take the required eligibility quiz and submit an online application.

Initiatives to Enhance Climbing Opportunities Supported
Access Fund: Climbing Conservation Grant Program
The Access Fund’s Climbing Conservation Grant Program supports projects that preserve or enhance climbing opportunities and conserve the climbing environment throughout the United States. The focus is on projects that demonstrate local climber support, collaboration with land managers, and a commitment to long-term change. Requests are accepted from local climbing groups, governmental agencies, conservation organizations, land trusts, as well as individuals who wish to sponsor a local project. Most grants are in the range of $1,000 to $4,000. Requests are reviewed two times per year; the upcoming application deadline is August 1, 2018. Visit the Access Fund’s website to review the grant guidelines and download the application form.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for Specific Areas

Funds for Music and Dance Programs in Oregon and Washington
Jubilation Foundation: Grants for Organizations
The Jubilation Foundation, a fund of the Tides Foundation, supports nonprofit organizations in Oregon and Washington with an exceptional talent for helping young people feel fully alive through rhythm, as expressed in music and dance. Grants generally range from $2,000 to $10,000. Letters of intent must be submitted by July 15, 2018. (The Foundation also provides grants for Special Projects, as well as Fellowships for individuals, nationwide. These programs have a separate application process.) Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the Grants for Organizations funding priorities.

Grants Strengthen Forest and River Conservation in Central Appalachia
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation: Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program
The Central Appalachia Habitat Stewardship Program, an initiative of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), is offering grants to restore and sustain healthy forests, rivers, and streams that provide habitat for diverse native bird and freshwater fish populations in the Appalachian region of Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Priority will be given to projects that address at least one of the following strategies: Forest Conservation, Connectivity, and Management; and Healthy River Systems. The program will award approximately $2 million this year, with grants ranging from $50,000 to $200,000. The proposal deadline is July 12, 2018. Visit the NFWF website to review the Request for Proposals.

Support for Oral Health Projects in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation is committed to improving the oral health of Wisconsin residents by providing grants to community-based, nonprofit oral health promotion programs throughout the state. The Foundation's Annual Grant Program offers support to initiatives that provide dental care to the underserved and philanthropic endeavors related to dentistry in Wisconsin. Grants of up to $5,000 are considered for dental supplies and equipment for low-income dental clinics, dental health education programs, and other nonprofit dentistry programs. Proposals must be submitted via email by July 31, 2018. (A letter of endorsement from an officer of the local component dental society is required.) Visit the Foundation’s website to review the grant guidelines.

Fire Prevention Initiatives in California Funded
California Fire Foundation 
The California Fire Foundation and PG&E are offering grants to help fire departments and firefighter associations in California address fire prevention and education in their communities. Funding requests may target issues such as improved land-use planning regarding vegetation near power lines, clearing grass and brush near homes, rebates/education on fire-retardant roofs for homes and businesses, specialized firefighting equipment, or other fire safety and disaster preparedness and prevention programs. Grants will range from $2,500 to $15,000. The application deadline is June 15, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to submit an online application.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. Government

Program Supports Development of Rural Communities
Department of Agriculture
The Rural Community Development Initiative supports organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development. The application deadline is June 25, 2018.

Funds Available to Assist Poor and ESL Taxpayers
Department of the Treasury
The Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Program provides support to represent low-income taxpayers in disputes with the IRS and to educate persons who speak English as a second language about their rights and responsibilities as U.S. taxpayers. The application deadline is June 27, 2018.

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The New Normal: Capacity Building During a Time of Disruption
The rapid pace of recent political change has left nonprofits and funders alike scrambling to adapt. A new report from Open Impact, The New Normal: Capacity Building During a Time of Disruption, takes a closer look at the impact of the 2016 U.S. election and its aftermath on the social sector. This report discusses how the current economic and political environment are impacting the capacity building needs of social change leaders, nonprofits, networks, and movements; how funders are responding to these changing needs; and how they can better support this work going forward.

Upcoming Online Education Trainings
Live Webinars

Unless otherwise noted, all Online Education Trainings are webinars,
are 90 minutes in duration, and are scheduled to begin at 2 PM Eastern Time.

Writing Capacity Building Grants
Developing a capacity building grant request requires a specific approach which is distinct from the application process for operating or program grant requests. During this presentation, Alice Ruhnke will walk participants through the introduction, needs statement, objectives, and evaluation components of capacity building grant requests, using "real life, real time" examples of what funders are looking for. The webinar is appropriate for individuals who have a basic understanding of grant fundamentals and would like to apply those concepts specifically to capacity building grants. Participants will receive the power point presentation and the notes upon completion of the webinar. The webinar will be held Thursday, June 14, 2018.

The Invisible Yellow Line: Nonprofit Governance
Who 'owns' your nonprofit? The line defining the governance responsibility of board and staff is often hard to see. This fast-paced webinar will help to clarify that line using a football metaphor that everyone can understand. You've seen that yellow line that appears on the screen when you watch a football game. When you apply that line to the key roles of board and staff, it provides an easy way to discuss governance roles and helps to open lines of communication so both teams work compatibly toward the same goal - serving you organization's mission. Jean Block, the webinar presenter, is the author of "The Invisible Yellow Line ™ - Clarifying Board and Staff Roles." She will share easy, practical examples of best practices in board and staff roles in governance, including the board's responsibilities to the Three Duties and how the CEO can support the board in its governance role. The webinar is a great basic review for the novice and a refresher for the experienced nonprofit volunteer or chief executive. The webinar will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2018.

Funding the Fight Against Poverty in North America
Poverty in all of its many forms is a huge issue facing nonprofits throughout North America. Cynthia M. Adams, GrantStation CEO, is offering a webinar for those of you working to reduce, even eliminate, poverty in your region. The webinar will focus on the current funding trends around this issue and the grantmakers who are determined to help you in the work you do. In addition, this webinar will cover the types of collaborations happening around the poverty issue and how you might develop your own partnerships. Whether you're working with children, single or low-income parents, indigenous cultures, recent immigrants, the disabled, the elderly, or any population mired in poverty, this webinar will help you think about creative, new ways to engage funders in your important work. The webinar will be held Thursday, July 19, 2018, and will be helpful to those working in the area of poverty in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.

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Editor: Julie Kaufman
Contributing Writer: Kevin Peters
Contributing Writer: Ashlyn Simmons