GrantStation Insider - October 26, 2017

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National Funding
Opportunities Throughout the U.S.

Support for Programs to Reduce Diabetes and Hypertension
AMA Foundation: Community Health Grants
The Community Health Grants program, an initiative of the American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation, supports innovative programs targeting the prevention and reduction of type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Grants are provided to community-based organizations such as free health clinics that offer services to vulnerable and underserved populations, including residents of inner cities and rural areas. Grants will be awarded in amounts up to $60,000 and are renewable for up to three years. Nonprofit organizations in the continental U.S. that have been in existence at least three years are eligible to apply. The application deadline is December 20, 2017. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the program’s guidelines and to register for a Pre-Submittal Webinar.

Shakespeare Productions Reaching Middle and High School Students Funded
Shakespeare in American Communities
Shakespeare in American Communities, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with Arts Midwest, aims to reach middle and high school students in underserved schools throughout the United States with high quality, professional productions of Shakespeare’s plays. This program supports Shakespeare productions of artistic excellence and merit that give students exposure to a live performance. These performances may be held in the theater company’s facility, a school, or a community venue, but must be conducted in partnership with schools. Matching grants of $25,000 will be awarded to up to 40 theater companies to support performances and related educational activities for middle and high school students from a minimum of ten schools. Intent to apply emails will be accepted through December 15, 2017; the application deadline is February 8, 2018. Visit the Shakespeare in American Communities website to review the 2018-2019 Request for Proposals.

Grants Promote Native American Control of Reservation Lands
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
The Indian Land Tenure Foundation is a national, community-based organization serving American Indian nations and people in the recovery and control of their rightful homelands. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, state and local government agencies, and educational institutions that are working in the following strategic program areas: education, cultural awareness, economic opportunity, and legal reform. Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the funding guidelines for each program area.

Golf Programs for People with Disabilities Supported
National Alliance for Accessible Golf
Accessible Golf Program Grants, administered by the National Alliance for Accessible Golf and funded by the United States Golf Association, support nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in their efforts to make the game of golf more accessible to people with disabilities. Priority is given to inclusive programming – opportunities that allow participants with disabilities and participants without disabilities to learn and play the game side by side. Grants of up to $20,000 are provided to assist with core golf program costs such as adaptive golf clubs and bags, golf course access, and transportation of participants to and from programming. Requests may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the Alliance’s website to download the grant guidelines.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for Specific Areas

Funds for Local Forestry Efforts in Eastern States
Arbor Day Foundation: TD Green Streets
TD Green Streets, a grant program funded by TD Bank and administered by the Arbor Day Foundation, provides funds to municipalities in the communities served by TD Bank in 14 eastern states. Through the program, municipalities are eligible to receive one of ten $20,000 grants in support of local forestry projects in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods. Up to 50 percent of the proposed funding can be used to purchase new trees. Municipalities are encouraged to apply in collaboration with community partners such as nonprofit organizations, schools, businesses, etc. The application deadline is November 21, 2017. Visit the Arbor Day Foundation website to review the online application guidelines.

Grants Address Homelessness 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 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; 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 download the grant application form.

Support for Programs to Encourage Healthy Pregnancies for Women in California
March of Dimes California: Community Grants Program
March of Dimes California is offering Community Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 for projects that improve access to care, services, or education for pregnant women, interconception women, and women of childbearing age. In 2018, priority will be given to the following counties or populations in California: 1) Alameda, Fresno, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Santa Clara counties; 2) racial/ethnic populations with high disparities in preterm birth rates; and 3) women with a history of prior premature birth. Projects must encourage women to space pregnancies at least 18 months apart, increase use of progesterone for women with a history of prior preterm birth, and/or increase use of low-dose aspirin to prevent preeclampsia. The application deadline is November 27, 2017. Visit the March of Dimes California website to learn more about the Community Grants Program.

K-12 STEM Activities in North Carolina Funded
Burroughs Wellcome Fund: Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics
Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports teaching professionals in their efforts to provide quality hands-on, inquiry-based activities for their students. The Fund’s Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) award program encourages excitement for science and mathematics by supporting the implementation of high quality curriculum and activities in North Carolina K-12 classrooms. PRISM provides up to $3,000 for one year to cover the cost of equipment, materials, and supplies. An additional $1,500 may be requested for professional development related to the implementation of new equipment or use of materials in the classroom. Teaching professionals that hold an educator's license to teach in North Carolina K-12 public schools are eligible to apply. The application deadline is December 5, 2017. Visit the Fund’s website to download the PRISM request for proposals.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. Government

Funds Available for Food Programs
Department of Agriculture
The Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program provides support to meet the food needs of communities and low-income individuals; promote comprehensive responses to local food access, farm, and nutrition issues; and meet specific state, local, or neighborhood food and agricultural needs. The application deadline is December 4, 2017.

Reading Programs Supported
National Endowment for the Arts
The NEA Big Read seeks to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Support is provided for dynamic community reading programs, each designed around a single NEA Big Read book selection. The application deadline is January 24, 2018.

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How to Write a Grant Budget That Tells Your Application's Story
If you are new to grantwriting, chances are that the prospect of putting together a budget seems daunting. CharityHowTo’s webinar, “How to Write a Grant Budget That Tells Your Application’s Story,” breaks this process down into manageable steps. This webinar, held on both November 2 and November 15, 2017, will walk participants through each step of creating a budget, looking at numerous budget form examples to discuss how the specific form helps to tell an application’s story.

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Crowdfunding for Your Cause (NEW)
Online giving surged once again last year, far outpacing traditional fundraising growth. In particular, crowdfunding presents an exciting new frontier for nonprofits and causes of all sizes and shapes, especially those looking to engage millennials, who have been shown to connect more deeply with direct impact versus organizations. New research shows not just youth, but now all generations have positive opinions of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. Nonprofits have flocked to crowdfunding since it represents a unique opportunity to raise funds, build awareness, and expand an organization's donor database. Our seasoned presenter, Darian Rodriguez Heyman, will share a step-by-step breakdown of how to cut through the clutter and ensure a great response to your next campaign.

Online Workshop: DashBoard Design from Start to Finish with MS Excel
Have you ever been tasked with reporting on key metrics? Do you need tips for presenting data effectively in dashboards? In this workshop, Ann Emery will spend the first 30 minutes explaining the step-by-step dashboard design process, which involves customizing dashboards for your audience, sketching graphs on paper and within a grid system, adding the right amount of white space, and establishing a visual hierarchy. The remaining 60 minutes will be spent creating two dashboards from scratch with Microsoft Excel. You'll learn to insert spark lines, data bars, and conditional formatting, and to adjust the dashboard so that it can be printed or PDF'd neatly on one page. Ann will provide datasets so that we are all working from the same file.

Cultivate Your Individual Donors
You can propel your grant request to the top of the pile by demonstrating strong local and regional support of your work. One of the best ways to do that is to show a successful individual donors program. In this webinar, Judi Margolin will help you create or enhance that essential relationship between nonprofit organizations and their donors. Aspects of the donor/recipient bond will be examined as they relate to various categories of the individual donors; your prospects, casual givers, major supporters, board members, and lapsed donors. The full range of donor relations will be explored, with highly practical advice on establishing, retaining, and enhancing individual contributions to your organization.

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