GrantStation Insider: November 19, 2020

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

Funds for Public Lands Impacted by Increased Use Due to the Pandemic
National Environmental Education Foundation: Restoration and Resilience COVID Recovery Fund
The Restoration and Resilience COVID Recovery Fund, an initiative of the National Environmental Education Foundation, is providing grants to support public lands, including parks, nature areas, and other green spaces, that have been impacted by increased use during the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus is on supporting agencies and organizations responsible for maintaining public lands by distributing resources and mobilizing volunteers to help keep up with increased human presence in these delicate ecosystems. Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded. Nonprofit organizations, state or federal government agencies, federally recognized tribes and local governments, and educational institutions are eligible to apply. The application deadlines are December 1, 2020, and February 1, April 1, and June 1, 2021.

Grants Focus on COVID-19 Relief in Pittsburgh, PA
Evan and Tracy Segal Family Foundation
The Evan and Tracy Segal Family Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in Pittsburgh, PA, that are working to promote human kindness and social justice. The Foundation is currently accepting requests for relief related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Assistance for Nonprofit Organizations in the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado
Pikes Peak Community Foundation: COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
The Pikes Peak Community Foundation's COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund provides support to nonprofit organizations in El Paso and Teller counties in Colorado that have been impacted by the pandemic. The focus is on direct service organizations that address immediate and essential human needs in the region. Interested applicants may inquire about submitting an application at any time.

For more grant opportunities, visit our COVID-19 Related Funding page.

National Funding
Opportunities throughout the U.S.

Support for Higher Ed Partnerships to Encourage Liberal Arts Degrees
Teagle Foundation: Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts
The Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts initiative, sponsored by the Teagle Foundation and the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, will support partnerships between public two-year and private four-year colleges to facilitate transfer and completion of the baccalaureate in the liberal arts. This grant program aims to bring the lifelong benefits of a liberal arts education to students who historically have been excluded from higher education—including low-income students, first-generation students, students of color, and immigrant students—who depend on community college as their gateway to higher education. Grants of up to $25,000 for planning and up to $350,000 for implementation will be considered. Priority will be given to projects that involve multiple four-year independent colleges coming together with community college partners to develop statewide, regional, or consortial approaches to promote transfer in the liberal arts. The deadlines for concept papers are December 1, 2020, and March 1 and August 27, 2021. The request for proposals may be downloaded from the Teagle Foundation's website.

Healthcare Delivery Improvements Funded
COPIC Medical Foundation
The COPIC Medical Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that address healthcare issues in the United States. The goal of the Foundation is to be a catalyst in improving the quality of healthcare delivery by reducing adverse outcomes and supporting innovation. The Foundation provides grants for initiatives that improve patient safety and quality of care through education and training of healthcare professionals or through systems changes and improvements, pilot programs that are designed to reduce medical errors, and the development and implementation of checklists and other tools to improve disease management and transitions in care. The focus area for the 2021 funding cycle is "Fragmentation Across Care Settings." The application deadline is January 15, 2021. Visit the Foundation's website to download the 2021 request for proposals.

Grants Promote Film Festivals and Filmmaking Education
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences: Academy Grants Program
The Academy Grants Program, an initiative of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, seeks to inspire imagination and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures. The program is currently accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations in two areas: FilmWatch grants support curated screening programs at North America-based film festivals, film societies, and other film-related organizations. Targeted programs include those that create culturally diverse viewing experiences, promote motion pictures as an art form, provide a platform for underrepresented artists, and cultivate new and dedicated audiences for theatrical film. FilmCraft grants support high-quality educational programs worldwide that identify and empower future filmmakers from nontraditional backgrounds. Targeted programs include those that encourage an appreciation of film as both a vocation and an art form, and those that provide hands-on opportunities for participants to gain the filmmaking skills they need to tell their stories. The application deadline for both programs is January 15, 2021. Visit the Academy's website to review each grant area's guidelines and to submit an online application.

Youth Development Efforts Supported
Kars4Kids Small Grant Program
Kars4Kids is a national Jewish nonprofit organization that is dedicated to helping children develop into productive members of communities throughout the United States. The Kars4Kids Small Grant Program provides support to nonprofit organizations that are working to make a difference in the areas of education, mentoring, and youth development. Grants generally range from $500 to $2,000. Online applications may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the Kars4Kids website to learn more about the Small Grant Program.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for specific geographic areas

Funds for Child Welfare Initiatives in North and South Carolina
The Duke Endowment: Child and Family Well-Being Grants
The Duke Endowment's mission is to serve the people of North Carolina and South Carolina by supporting selected programs addressing higher education, healthcare, children's welfare, and spiritual life. The Endowment's Child and Family Well-Being program area focuses on two main areas: Prevention and Early Intervention for At-Risk Children supports programs that aim to replicate evidence-based programs and build North Carolina and South Carolina's capacity to implement evidence-based models. Out-of-Home Care supports programs that help the child welfare system improve well-being through better assessment and the exclusive use of high-quality providers that offer a range of services during and after care. The upcoming deadline for pre-applications is December 15, 2020. Visit the Endowment's website to start the pre-application process.

Grants Address Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Heritage in Michigan
The Americana Foundation
The Americana Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs that address the sustainable growth and development of American agriculture and community food systems, the conservation of natural resources, and the protection and presentation of expressions of America's heritage. The Foundation provides grants ranging from $10,000 to $30,000 in two program areas: The Agriculture and Natural Resources category supports programs that address the growth and development of American agriculture, community food programs, and natural resource conservation in rural and urban landscapes in Michigan. The American Heritage category aims to increase educational opportunities for future conservators and curators in the field and to support preservation and presentation of unique collections. Requests in this category are accepted from organizations throughout the United States; however, priority is given to organizations in Michigan. The application deadlines for 2021 are January 8, April 1, July 1, and October 1. (New applicants are encouraged to submit a concept letter prior to applying.) Visit the Foundation's website to review the grant guidelines and learn more about the application process.

Support for Organizations in Bank Communities in Six States
First Interstate BancSystem Foundation
The First Interstate BancSystem Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in communities served by First Interstate in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. (A list of company locations is available on the bank's website.) The majority of the Foundation's grants are focused on alleviating poverty by assisting low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Specific areas of interest include hunger and homelessness, affordable housing, financial education, youth programs, early childhood development, arts and culture, leadership programs, and healthy living. The first step in the application process is to submit a letter of inquiry to the local branch of the bank. Selected organizations will be invited to fill out an online grant application. Letters of inquiry are reviewed throughout the year. Visit the bank's website to learn more about the funding guidelines and application process.

Healthcare Programs in Massachusetts Funded
Massachusetts Medical Society and Alliance Charitable Foundation
The Massachusetts Medical Society and Alliance Charitable Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations throughout Massachusetts for creative programs that provide direct care services or target public health issues that impact the healthcare system and the health of communities. Specifically, the Foundation aims to provide grants to organizations committed to providing quality healthcare services for the un- and under-insured; behavioral health services when not available; improved access to healthcare by overcoming barriers to healthcare delivery; health promotion through proactive prevention, education, and outreach; and programs aimed at addressing the social determinants of health. Preference will be given to organizations demonstrating a commitment to addressing health equity, as it is clear that racial discrimination is a driver of racial/ethnic health inequities, which leads to poorer health outcomes combined with both reduced access to healthcare and poorer patient experiences. Letters of intent must be submitted by January 15, 2021. Visit the Foundation's website to review the application guidelines.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. government

Grants Available to Put Local Foods in Schools
Department of Agriculture
The Farm to School Grants program seeks to improve access to local foods in schools. Funds support a wide range of activities from training, planning, and developing partnerships to creating new menu items, establishing supply chains, offering taste tests to children, purchasing equipment, planting school gardens, and organizing field trips to agricultural operations. The application deadline is January 8, 2021.

Program Supports Reading and Literary Events
National Endowment for the Arts
The Big Read, offered in partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Arts Midwest, seeks to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Applicant organizations are encouraged to collaborate with a broad range of partners to offer events and activities that engage the whole community. Each supported program will include a kick-off event to mark the start of the program, book discussions, events inspired by the content and themes from the book (e.g., panel discussions, lectures, or film screenings), and projects that engage the community or respond creatively to the book (e.g., art exhibitions, theatrical or musical performances, poetry slams, writing workshops and contests, or activities related to collecting and sharing oral or written stories from members of the community). The application deadline is January 27, 2021.

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PathFinder: Featured Resource
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The Giving Done Right Podcast
Are you looking to learn more about issues related to philanthropic giving and the nonprofit sector? The Giving Done Right Podcast, created by the Center for Effective Philanthropy, provides listeners with everything they need to know to make an impact with their charitable giving. It features leaders and experts from throughout the nonprofit sector answering philanthropy's burning questions and busting some myths that have long plagued donors and nonprofits alike.

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

FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website
Join Jeremy Smith, Communications and Technology Director, and Kerry Glauser, Research Specialist, for a quick tour of the GrantStation website. This tour will cover all of the features in GrantStation.com, including navigation, search interfaces, and charitable database search criteria. This tour will provide tips on the most effective way to use all of the valuable resources the website offers, including the extensive funder databases that can help you identify the grantmakers most likely to fund your programs or projects. By using GrantStation's databases and resource tools, you can begin to develop a successful grantseeking strategy for the next 12 to 18 months. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

LIVE Workshop: Tracking Restricted Grants in QuickBooks (DESKTOP and ONLINE Versions)
Do you receive grants that are restricted in some way? Do you struggle to complete grant spending reports at the end of a grant? Do you spend hours going through transactions and payroll reports trying to figure out which expenses were paid for from a grant? And what about grants with a budget by account that must be adhered to? By simply setting up a few things, you can easily get a P&L for each of your restricted grants (compared to budget if you'd like). See reports for your grants all on one screen and in real time. All of this and more can be easily tracked right in your QuickBooks software. We are very excited to have Gregg Bossen, a CPA specializing in nonprofits and president of QuickBooks Made Easy for Nonprofits, deliver one of his most popular webinars exclusively for us! During this webinar, you will learn how and where to set up your grantors, how to enter grant revenue, how to point expenses to a grant, how to enter grant budgets, how to generate and memorize reports on your grants, and how to deal with future year grants received this year that make it look like you made much more money than you did. Don't miss this opportunity. You will be VERY glad you came! The webinar for the DESKTOP version of Quickbooks will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. The webinar for the ONLINE version of Quickbooks will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Transformational Leadership: A Coached Seminar Experience (NEW)
As the current or future executive director or senior leadership team member of a nonprofit organization, the pressures you deal with are enormous. Every day you are called upon to create and sustain an environment that enables your staff to renew their commitment and refine their skills. But where do you, the executive director or senior management team member, go to renew your commitment and refine your skills? Transformational Leadership: A Coached Seminar Experience, presented by Dr. Anthony Silard, CEO of The Global Leadership Institute and the President of The Center for Social Leadership, is a ten-part seminar series in transformational nonprofit leadership. In this interactive course you will learn 'transactional' skills such as how to manage your staff, how to cultivate donors, how to build your board of directors, and how to create a strategic plan—all through the lens of the transformational leader. There has been a recent surge in complex emotions such as loneliness, anxiety, and depression, which can easily destabilize nonprofit organizations. Transformational Leadership: A Coached Seminar Experience will cultivate nonprofit leaders with enhanced abilities in emotion management so they can transform these challenging emotions—within both themselves and their staff, board members, and donors—into empathy, passion, and a renewed commitment toward organizational goals. Both individuals and groups can participate in Transformational Leadership: A Coached Seminar Experience, either as a complete series to methodically build their leadership knowledge and skills, or as stand-alone (single session) learning opportunities. All participants who take the entire course will receive a certificate from The Center for Social Leadership. The deadline to register for the entire series is January 21, 2021; registration for individual seminars in the series will be open monthly through October 2021.

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