GrantStation Insider: November 3, 2022

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Special Funding Opportunities
Opportunities related to specific current issues

Current funding opportunities for COVID-19 and Ukraine are available to the public on our website.

National Funding
Opportunities throughout the U.S.

Funds Promote Community Reading Programs
Arts Midwest: NEA Big Read
The NEA Big Read, an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest, is a reading program that brings communities together around the shared activity of reading and discussing a selected book title, with the aim of broadening understanding of our world, our neighbors, and ourselves through the power of a shared reading experience. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 support nonprofit organizations and public libraries across the U.S., including Native nations, to host dynamic community-wide reading programs, each designed around a single NEA Big Read title. Grantees must select a book from the current available reading selections, program diverse and imaginative events and activities related to the book selection, and engage with community partners. The intent to apply is due on January 18, 2023, and applications must be submitted by January 25, 2023, for projects occurring between September 2023 and June 2024. Application guidelines are available on the Arts Midwest website.

Conflict Resolution Education for Children Supported
JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth
The JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth provides funding for conflict prevention and dispute resolution programs for pre-K-12 students and for adults working with youth populations in ways that directly transfer conflict resolution education skills from adults to youth. The 2023 funding track will focus on efforts to increase the resiliency skills in children (ages 5-11) by using conflict resolution education and training to increase their ability to cope with crisis, stress, and lack of hope in the future. The focus is on conflict resolution practitioners and organizations working with child-based community organizations which provide full childcare for working parents, guardians, or other caregivers, or to organizations providing before- or after-school programming. Grants will range from $20,000 to $40,000. The deadline for submitting initial project idea descriptions is January 9, 2023; invited applications will be due May 19, 2023. (An informational conference call will be held on November 21, 2022, and attendance is strongly advised.) Visit the JAMS website to download the 2023 Notice of Funding Availability.

In-Kind Online Advertising Provided for Nonprofits in the U.S. and Other Countries
Google Ad Grants
Google Ad Grants helps nonprofits in the U.S. and many additional countries share their causes with the world. Through Ad Grants, Google provides nonprofit organizations with up to $10,000 USD per month of in-kind search advertising on Google.com. Selected nonprofits create text-based ads that are displayed on Google.com search results pages when people search for similar nonprofits. This digital marketing can help nonprofits raise awareness, attract donors, and recruit new volunteers. The first step in the application process is to apply for Google for Nonprofits. Once registered with Google for Nonprofits, organizations can apply to activate Ad Grants. Eligibility requirements may vary by country; in the U.S., 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Visit the Google Ad Grants website for more information.

Grants Expand Youth Access to Baseball and Softball
MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation
The MLB-MLBPA Youth Development Foundation (YDF), a joint initiative by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), seeks to increase participation in and expand access to youth baseball and softball across the United States and internationally. The Foundation provides support in the following areas: capital projects, including field lighting, renovations, and construction; baseball and softball programs, including players' and infrastructure equipment, uniforms, training of coaches, umpire fees, player registration fees, facility rental fees, and field maintenance; education initiatives, including programs, exhibits, and other learning opportunities that use baseball and softball as its primary focus to promote interest and engagement in the game; and grants to schools of up to $5,000 for players' and infrastructure equipment. Letters of inquiry are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. Visit the YDF website to download the forms necessary for submitting a letter of inquiry.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for specific geographic areas

Support Advances Education for Incarcerated People in California
Michelson 20MM Foundation: Smart Justice Spark Grants
The Michelson 20MM Foundation's Smart Justice Spark Grants seek to help individuals and communities impacted by the criminal justice system forge a brighter, more prosperous future through educational attainment. Grants of up to $25,000 will be provided to nonprofits and educational institutions working in California at the intersection of higher education, workforce development, and incarceration. Focus areas include access to high-wage, high-growth employment and career opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals; growing the pipeline for college enrollment of individuals who did not pursue higher education while in prison; multigenerational approaches supporting the family unit of justice impacted students (parents, children, uncles/aunts, cousins, etc.); scalable solutions for soon-to-be or recently released individuals focused on advancing digital literacy skills; and elevating the voices of justice-impacted student leaders to build awareness and educate policymakers on the needed support for this population. The focus is on macro level projects that support systems level strategies that create impact at scale and inform public policy. The Smart Justice funding cycle will accept applications from November 21 to December 7, 2022. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the upcoming grant cycle.

Social Justice Organizing Funded in New England
Haymarket People's Fund
Haymarket People's Fund is committed to strengthening the movement for social justice in New England. Sustaining Grants of up to $15,000 support grassroots, social justice organizing work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Support is provided for community organizing efforts that are led by those most affected by injustice, focus on the root causes of the problem and changing the institutions and structures of power that keep injustice in place, have anti-racist and anti-oppression values and practice, and demonstrate a commitment to movement building. Haymarket focuses on both urban and rural organizing, and supports startup and emerging organizations as well as groups that have a long history of grassroots organizing. Both general operating and project support are provided. For applicants that have not been funded by Haymarket in the past three years, the first step in the application process is to contact the Haymarket office to speak to a staff person. The 2022-2023 Sustaining Grant deadline is November 30, 2022. Visit the Haymarket website to review the grant information packet.

Grants Address Hurricane's Impact on People Living With HIV in Puerto Rico
AIDS United: Relief, Recovery and Resilience Fund
Through the Relief, Recovery and Resilience Fund: Supporting the HIV Community Impacted by Hurricane Fiona, AIDS United, with funding from Gilead Sciences, is providing support to organizations serving people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS in Puerto Rico that are experiencing challenges meeting their community's needs due to the impacts of Hurricane Fiona. The rapid-response funding seeks to mitigate the negative impacts of disasters on people living with HIV, providing grassroots organizations with funding to respond to challenges so that people living with HIV do not experience a disruption in their physical or mental healthcare. With current available funds totaling $420,000, AIDS United will provide an anticipated 12 to 28 grants ranging between $15,000 and $35,000. Applicants must be nonprofit organizations, either per the guidelines set forth by the Internal Revenue Service or Puerto Rico's nonprofit certification. Applications will be accepted until January 15, 2023, or until funding runs out. Visit the AIDS United website for more information.

Organizations Serving Oklahomans Supported
Sarkeys Foundation
Sarkeys Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations headquartered and providing services in Oklahoma. Areas of interest include education, social and human service needs, and cultural and humanitarian programs of statewide significance. Preference is given to organizations that have been in operation at least three years. The upcoming letter of inquiry deadline is December 1, 2022. (Interested applicants should speak with a Foundation staff member prior to submitting a letter of inquiry.) Visit the Foundation's website for more information on the application process.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. government

Program Supports Historic Properties and Collections
National Park Service
Save America's Treasures grants from the Historic Preservation Fund provide preservation or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Properties can include historic districts, buildings, sites, structures, and objects, while collections can include artifacts, museum collections, documents, sculptures, and other works of art. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-federal match. The application deadline is December 20, 2022.

Grants Available for Media Projects
National Endowment for the Humanities
The Media Projects program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films, and documentary film series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. Media Projects offers two levels of funding: development and production. Optional drafts are due December 7, 2022, and the application deadline is January 11, 2023.

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How Nonprofits Can Keep Strategy Front and Center
Are you a nonprofit board member? Do you find that board meetings tend to focus too much on "board business" with little time left over to discuss strategy? If so, you may want to read the article "How Nonprofits Can Keep Strategy Front and Center," published in the Harvard Business Review. This article discusses how nonprofit boards can keep strategy as a central focus in everything they do by overhauling how organizations put together their board agendas.

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A Layperson's Guide to Indirect Costs
Accurately accounting for your indirect costs is crucial in effectively managing your nonprofit organization. While indirect costs can be confusing, understanding what they are and how to calculate them is worth your time and effort because this will help you provide funders with an accurate picture of what it costs to truly run your programs. During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will provide a "layperson’s" overview of indirect costs so you can help your organization increase sustainability. You'll learn the basics without the "financial-ese" that can often be overwhelming. The webinar will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Jump Start Your Federal Proposal Writing
Are you thinking about jumping into federal grants? Every year the federal government releases millions of dollars to help nonprofit organizations serve their communities. In fact, now is the best time to consider these grants as more federal money has become available through the American Rescue Plan. However, federal grants are extremely competitive. The application process is cumbersome and often requires a high level of work investment. There are two essential ingredients of every successful federal grant proposal: preparation and early planning. During this webinar, Alice Ruhnke will show you how to research federal funding opportunities and develop the initial strategies needed to craft competitive federal grant applications. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

What Funders Are Looking For in Your Financials
Funders often look at financials first because they want to support sustainable organizations with realistic project budgets that demonstrate thoughtful planning. Without a compelling budget and appropriate financial package, even the best written grant proposals will be declined. This piece of the proposal writing process is not just for your financial or executive teams to manage. When done right, it is a highly collaborative process between leadership, development, programs, and accounting staff. Understanding how to package your financials will help you win points during grant reviews and can help you build trust and credibility, which can lead to long-term, sustainable relationships with funders. During this webinar, Kristin Queen Shaffer will help you understand what funders are looking for in your organizational budgets, how you can build effective and accurate program and project grant proposal budgets, and how you can communicate about costs in compliance with funder guidelines. The webinar will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022.

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An Introduction to Our Senior International Research Specialist and Content Curator, Diana Holder

I joined the GrantStation team a decade ago, following stints working at a major foundation in Los Angeles, serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in El Salvador, and teaching English to speakers of other languages in Guatemala, San Francisco, and Spain. What I like most about my role as an international research specialist and content curator at GrantStation is that it allows me to meld my varied interests and professional experience.

My research role is focused on helping organizations working outside the U.S. to find funding opportunities. I update records in GrantStation's International and Canadian databases, while also researching and adding new funders on a continuous basis. I also put together the International Insider and Canadian Insider newsletters to inform folks of upcoming funding opportunities. The process of writing these newsletters is quite enjoyable, as it enables me to keep up on the latest trends in the international funding arena, while also providing valuable content for our Members.

In addition, I curate content for GrantStation's PathFinder library, with an eye towards helping even the novice grant proposal writer or nonprofit professional to access resources to aid in their professional development or make their job easier in some way.

My research for the newsletters and PathFinder library serves as fodder for the blog articles that I write for the GS Insights blog each month.

Every spring, I also edit the State of Grantseeking report, working alongside Ellen Mowrer and Juliet Vile to provide original and timely research on the grantseeking experience of organizations of various sizes and mission focuses.

Please reach out to diana.holder@grantstation.com with questions about any of the resources mentioned above.

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