GrantStation Insider - September 6, 2018

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National Funding
Opportunities Throughout the U.S.

Support for Programs Serving Native American Farmers and Ranchers
First Nations Development Institute: Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native Farmers and Ranchers
First Nations Development Institute works to support healthy Native communities by investing in innovative institutions that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities. The Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native Farmers and Ranchers, provided under the First Nations Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative, is offering grants of up to $40,000 to organizations in Native communities for programs that serve or directly collaborate with Native American farmers and ranchers. Native American-controlled nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, and Native American community-based groups that further Native American farming and ranching activities are eligible to apply. The deadline for letters of intent is October 5, 2018; full proposals are due December 14, 2018. Visit the First Nations website for more information.

Efforts to Address the Needs of Alzheimer’s Caregivers Recognized
Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards
The Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards, administered by the Family Caregiver Alliance, promote innovation in the field of Alzheimer’s caregiving by recognizing efforts that lead the way in addressing the needs of Alzheimer’s caregivers. One award of $20,000 will be presented to a nonprofit organization, government agency, or university in each of the following categories: The Creative Expression award encourages programs that use novel approaches to support persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their family and informal caregivers. The Diverse/Multicultural Communities award recognizes outreach programs to family and informal caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias in ethnic, rural, religious, low-income, LGBT, and other diverse communities. The Public Policy award promotes programs that advocate for policy or systems change for the benefit of family and informal caregivers or persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. The application deadline is October 12, 2018. Visit the Family Caregiver Alliance website to submit an online application.

School Gardens in the U.S. and Canada Funded
Whole Kids Foundation: School Garden Grant Program
The Whole Kids Foundation is dedicated to supporting schools and inspiring families to improve children’s nutrition and wellness.The Foundation’s School Garden Grant Program provides support for edible gardens at K-12 schools in the U.S. and Canada. These grants of $2,000 are awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations working in partnership with schools. Consideration is given to new or existing garden projects at any stage of development that help children engage with fresh fruits and vegetables. Applications are due October 15, 2018, for both U.S. and Canadian projects. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the program.

Grants Promote Recorded Sound Preservation and Appreciation Projects
GRAMMY Museum Grants Program
The aim of the GRAMMY Museum Grants Program is to advance the archiving of the recorded sound heritage of the Americas and to explore the impact of music on the human condition. Support is provided to organizations and individuals in the following areas: The Archiving and Preservation Projects category supports efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas through Preservation Implementation grants of up to $20,000, and Assistance, Assessment, or Consultation grants of up to $5,000. The Scientific Research Projects category provides grants of up to $20,000 for research on the impact of music on the human condition. Examples include the study of the effects of music on mood, cognition, and healing, as well as the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals and the creative process underlying music. The letter of inquiry deadline is October 15, 2018. Visit the GRAMMY Museum website to learn more about the funding guidelines and application process.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for Specific Areas

Community Enhancement Projects in Company Communities Supported
Baltimore Life Companies Community Grants Program
The Baltimore Life Companies Community Grants Program supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations that benefit the communities in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC, where the company has offices. The program provides grants of $500 to fund community-based organizations addressing family, safety, and community enhancement issues. Examples of eligible programs include child safety education, community cleanup campaigns, neighborhood watch activities, etc. Priority is given to ambitious organizations that already have “volunteer power” in place, but need financial support to implement their specific home-grown projects. Applications must be returned to local Baltimore Life agencies by October 15, 2018. Visit the company’s website to download the grant guidelines and application form.

Funds for Animal Welfare Organizations in Northern States
ASPCA Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Grants
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is providing grant funding to nonprofit shelter organizations, tribal authorities, and government agencies in Alaska, Idaho, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Washington, and Wisconsin that care for homeless animals and advance animal welfare in those states. Through the Northern Tier Shelter Initiative Grants program, proposals will be considered to support capacity-building activities that enhance a group’s effectiveness in carrying out its animal welfare mission. Grants range between $5,000 and $20,000 each. Applications may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis until grant funds are fully expended. Visit the ASPCA website to submit an online application.

Grants Aid School Libraries Affected by Natural Disasters
American Association of School Librarians: Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Fund
Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Fund, administered by the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), supports public school libraries in the communities served by Dollar General. The Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to pre-K-12 public schools whose school library programs have been affected by a natural disaster, fire, or an act of terrorism. Schools that have absorbed a significant number of displaced/evacuee students are also eligible to apply. Grants are intended to help replace or supplement books, media, or library equipment. Eligible applicants must be located within 20 miles of a Dollar General store, distribution center, or corporate office. Grant applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Visit the AASL website to submit an online application.

Support for Underserved Youth Programs in North Carolina
Carolina Hurricanes Foundation: Game Changer Grants
The Carolina Hurricanes Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in North Carolina that share the Foundation’s focus on children’s health and education, with a emphasis on impacting underserved populations. The Foundation’s Game Changer Grants are intended to help organizations make a positive impact in the community through grassroots action. Grants are awarded at one of three levels of funding: $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000. Applying organizations must have been in operation for three or more years. The application deadline is October 16, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to submit an online application.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. Government

Funds Available for Marine Debris Prevention and Removal
Department of Commerce
The Marine Debris Removal program supports the development and implementation of locally-driven marine debris prevention, assessment, and removal projects that benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources. The application deadline is October 29, 2018.

Small Museums Supported
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Inspire! Grants for Small Museums support projects addressing lifelong learning, community anchors and catalysts, and collections stewardship and public access. The application deadline is November 1, 2018.

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Nonprofit Law Blog
Navigating the legal terrain of the nonprofit world can be tricky. The NEO Law Group’s Nonprofit Law Blog is a great resource for nonprofit founders and executive directors looking to stay on top of the latest issues in the legal sphere. For those of you who are looking to start a nonprofit organization but are unsure about what type of organization is best, their article “Comparing 501(c)(3) vs. 501(c)(4) for Nonprofit Startups” provides an in-depth analysis of the differences between charitable and social welfare organizations.

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The Power of 3: Ingredients to Build a Successful Grants Program
Learning or reviewing the basic steps to writing stellar grant requests, then taking that information and weaving it into an overall grant strategy to fund your program, project, or organization is key to winning awards. If you top that off with a comprehensive understanding of how to build strong logic models, you have a winning recipe for grantwriting success in 2018 and into 2019! Join us for all three webinars in the Power of 3 series: Grantwriting 101 on Wednesday, September 19, 2018; Building a Powerful Grants Strategy for 2018 - 2019 on Thursday, October 11, 2018; and Logic Models: More than Just Extra Work! on Thursday, October 25, 2018.

Securing In-Kind Donations: And Making Them Work for You!
Understanding how donations of products and services can help leverage grant awards and strengthen your bottom line is one of those overlooked pieces of a funding strategy. In this webinar, Cynthia Adams, CEO of GrantStation, will walk you through how to build a strong in-kind contributions program, the types of contributions you can secure, and how to use these donations to leverage grant support. The webinar, which is fast paced and full of information about in-kind gifts and the sources that are providing them, is a must for almost any organization, regardless of size. The webinar will be held Thursday, September 20, 2018.

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