GrantStation Insider: September 23, 2021

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COVID-19 Related Funding
Opportunities related to the COVID-19 pandemic

Current COVID-19 funding opportunities are available on our website.

National Funding
Opportunities throughout the U.S.

Support for Park Equity Efforts in Small and Mid-Sized U.S. Cities
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: People, Parks, and Power
People, Parks, and Power (P3), an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is grounded in the premise that urban parks are essential community infrastructure that should serve every neighborhood in a fair, just, and safe manner, without displacing longtime residents or community-serving businesses. P3 will support community-based organizations and base-building groups working in urban, low-income communities of color across the United States to increase park equity through local policy and systems change. The geographic focus of the P3 initiative is urban areas—with a particular interest in small and mid-sized cities (under 500,000 population). Community-based organizations are strongly encouraged to apply, especially those led by people of color working to build community power at the citywide, countywide, or districtwide level. The focus of the P3 initiative is upstream policy and systems change, not planning, building, or operating individual, on-the-ground projects. The Foundation expects to award approximately 14 two-year grants of up to $250,000 per year. The deadline for letters of intent is November 4, 2021; full proposals will be due February 8, 2022. The P3 call for proposals is available on the Foundation's website.

Climate Change Resiliency Initiatives in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico Funded
Commission for Environmental Cooperation - EJ4Climate: Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience Grant Program
The Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC) facilitates effective cooperation and public participation to conserve, protect, and enhance the North American environment in support of sustainable development for the benefit of present and future generations. CEC's Environmental Justice and Climate Resilience Grant Program (EJ4Climate) is dedicated to addressing environmental justice and climate resilience for underserved, vulnerable communities, and Indigenous communities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This program will provide grants of up to C$200,000 to Indigenous communities and community-based organizations to deliver environmental justice and advance local solutions to adapt to climate change. For the inaugural grant cycle, the CEC is calling for initiatives that 1) support community resilience to climate change and climate-related impacts; 2) yield tangible, equitable benefits for local communities by addressing or adapting to climate change impacts; 3) consider local knowledge and transform that knowledge into an innovative action or solution; and 4) build partnerships that respond to community-identified challenges. Funded projects could include addressing extreme weather impacts, transitioning to clean energy and/or transportation systems, or utilizing traditional ecological knowledge to address climate change impacts. Nonprofit organizations, non-governmental organizations, environmental groups, community-based associations, tribal nations, and Indigenous Peoples and communities are eligible to apply. The application deadline is November 14, 2021. The EJ4Climate 2021 call for proposals may be downloaded from the CEC website at www.cec.org/EJ4Climate.

Grants Tackle Poverty Issues Throughout the U.S.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), established by the Catholic bishops of the United States, is committed to supporting organizations led by low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities. CCHD's grant programs include the following: Community Development Grants support nonprofit organizations that are led by people living in poverty and work to address the root causes of poverty. Economic Development Grants support economic development initiatives that include the voice of the poor and marginalized in developing new businesses that offer good jobs or develop assets that will be owned by local communities. Grants range between $25,000 and $75,000. Pre-applications for both programs may be submitted through November 1, annually; the online application deadline is January 15, annually. Visit the CCHD website for more information.

K-12 Youth Garden Projects Supported
KidsGardening: Klorane Botanical Foundation
The Klorane Botanical Foundation is committed to supporting programs to teach respect for the environment and protect nature through the preservation of plant species and biodiversity. The Foundation's Budding Botanist Grant program, administered by KidsGardening, will help our youngest citizens learn about plants, explore their world, and inspire them to take care of the life they discover in their local ecosystems. For the current grant cycle, eighteen high-need schools across the United States will be awarded $1,000 each in grant funding to support their youth garden programs. Applicants must be planning a new or expanding an existing school garden program designed to teach students about environmental sustainability and the importance of biodiversity. Any public school, charter school, or private school serving students in grades K-12 in the United States that can demonstrate that at least 40% of their student population would qualify for free or reduced-price meals is eligible to apply. The application deadline is October 29, 2021. Visit the KidsGardening website for details about the Budding Botanist Grant program.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for specific geographic areas

Funds for Oral Health Services in Arizona
Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of Arizona residents by promoting optimal oral health. The Foundation supports nonprofit organizations throughout the state that provide oral health education and services to underserved children, pregnant women, and seniors. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 are provided in the following program areas: dental disease prevention, oral health education, dental treatment, and medical-dental integration. The application deadline is October 14, 2021. Visit the Foundation's website to review the grant guidelines and application materials.

Grants Enhance New York State Public Lands
Parks & Trails New York: Park & Trail Partnership Grants
Parks & Trails New York (PTNY) is dedicated to improving health, the economy, and quality of life through the use and enjoyment of green space across New York State. PTNY's Park & Trail Partnership Grants program provides matching grants to nonprofit Friends organizations that support New York State parks, trails, public lands, and state historic sites. The following four types of grants are available: Capacity and Organizational Effectiveness Grants of up to $50,000, Step-Up Grants of up to $10,000, Professional Development Grants of up to $100,000, and Stewardship and Public Access Capacity Grants of up to $75,000. The application deadline is November 30, 2021. (Professional Development Grants require the submission of a letter of inquiry by October 20, 2021.) Visit the PTNY website to learn more about the grant categories and the application procedure.

Support for the Homeless in Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
Edina Realty Foundation
The Edina Realty Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the communities the company serves throughout the state of Minnesota and in western Wisconsin. The Foundation focuses on organizations that support homeless individuals, children, and families as well as homelessness prevention programs. Examples of funded programs include providing safe shelter, food, and clothing; promoting education and job readiness; aiding families facing financial crisis; and providing outreach medical care. Requests may be submitted at any time to the Foundation Representative at the local Edina Realty office. Visit the Foundation's website to access the grant application form.

Programs Serving Vermont Youth Funded
George W. Mergens Foundation
The George W. Mergens Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that serve the youth of Vermont. The goal of the Foundation is to foster a sense of well-being, curiosity, and empowerment in the lives of youth so that they are best equipped to meet the challenges of the future. The Foundation's grant categories include the following: Education and Training, Enrichment Activities, Recreation, and Health and Wellness. Youth-serving nonprofit organizations based in Vermont may submit grant applications throughout the year. Visit the Foundation's website to take the eligibility quiz and review the FAQs before submitting an application.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. government

Program Expands Digital Connectivity in Minority Communities
Department of Commerce
The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program supports the expansion of broadband Internet access, connectivity, and digital inclusion. Examples of supported activities include the purchase of broadband Internet access service or any eligible equipment, or to hire and train information technology personnel; to facilitate educational instruction and learning, including through remote instruction; to operate a minority business enterprise; or to operate a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The application deadline is December 1, 2021.

Funds Available to Help Homeless Veterans
Department of Labor
The Stand Down Grants program supports local Stand Down events that assist homeless veterans by providing a wide variety of employment, social, and health services. Support is available to provide basic services to homeless veterans such as showers, haircuts, attention to health concerns, and other collaborative services to give participants a greater sense of self and an opportunity to improve their chances of securing and maintaining employment. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the end of 2021, pending funding availability.

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

How to Make Data Actionable
You are collecting data for your organization, but are you using that data effectively? A recent report by UpMetrics will help you answer that question. How to Make Data Actionable outlines the key steps that will allow you to use the vast amount of data available to you, both from internal sources and public data, to drive strategic action. This report features real examples of how data powers equity, collaboration, optimization, and storytelling.

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.

Logic Models: More Than Just Extra Work!
Logic models are not a passing fad. If you need to create a logic model for your program, but don't know where to start, this webinar is for you! Using the Measuring Program Outcomes: A Practical Approach from the United Way of America, Alice Ruhnke will demonstrate why logic models are critical for program planning and evaluation. During this webinar, you will learn how to create and use a logic model to help you improve services and your impact on your community. Executive directors, program managers, and grantwriters from a broad range of human service organizations will benefit from this 90-minute presentation. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.

The Power of 3: Lead for Impact
Executive directors, proposal writers, fundraisers, and nonprofit professionals are well aware that achieving high-performance cultures is critical to advancing social impact. Yet, anticipating and responding to rapid social change, coupled with the limited availability of proven resources for leadership development, make the attainment of such high-performance cultures more challenging than ever before. And adding to this strain is the direct link between high-performing cultures and funding—the life blood of social sector organizations. Participants in this series will also learn about "The High-Performing Social Sector Leader's Model," plus six key traits and related behaviors of social sector trailblazers who have demonstrated success through effective leadership, all while attracting new sources of funding and increasing trust among stakeholders. Join Measurement Resources Company's Sheri Chaney Jones for a new, three-part webinar series, Lead for Impact: Why Some Leaders Change the World and Others Don't. This series will introduce you to the mindsets and behaviors needed to achieve and sustain lasting impact for mission-driven organizations. The first webinar, The Power of Collaborative Innovation, will illustrate what sets High-Performing Social Sector Leaders apart from their peers, and how you can adopt the mindsets that will equip you to achieve lasting social change. The second webinar, Successful Strategic Planning and Implementation, will explore your organization's culture and how to inspire teams to embrace data collection and analysis as being central to your organization's success. The third webinar, The Relentless Pursuit of Impact, will examine why your organization needs to prove and communicate the value it delivers to a variety of stakeholders. The deadline to register for the Power of 3 is Thursday, September 30, 2021. The webinars will take place on September 30, October 14, and October 28, 2021.

Building Sustainability
How do you empower your donors to contribute more AND become advocates for your cause? Grants can be time consuming and unpredictable. What can you do to build solid relations with foundation staff as you navigate the world of proposal writing? In this webinar, Amanda Pearce with Funding for Good will cover how to communicate with foundation prospects the importance of their immediate support, which is the basis for your organization's long-term sustainability and success. Some of these concepts will cross over to individual and business donors as well. So a bonus! Amanda will go over specific conversations to have with foundations depending on your place in the grant process (exploratory, writing, submitted, or approved to submit). The webinar will provide questions to ask, situations to consider, and even some role-playing tools to help you understand what conversations/communications may entail. Preparing for a variety of scenarios within the world of foundations will help you evaluate situations as they arise, step back and punt funding streams as necessary, and even diversify funding options for programs, projects, or organizations when the need arises. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

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