GrantStation Insider - December 21, 2017

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National Funding
Opportunities Throughout the U.S.

Support for the Preservation of Rare Recordings
Council on Library and Information Resources: Recordings at Risk
Recordings at Risk is a national regranting program, administered by Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR), to support the preservation of rare and unique audio and audiovisual content of high scholarly value through digital reformatting. Recordings nominated for reformatting through this program may be valuable for research or education in any field, not just fields normally considered as humanities disciplines. The program aims to help institutions identify priorities and develop practical strategies for digital reformatting, build relationships with partners, and raise awareness of best practices. Grants will range from $10,000 to $50,000. Applicants must be U.S. nonprofit academic, research, or cultural heritage institutions. The current application deadline is February 9, 2018; the next call opens on May 1, 2018. Visit the CLIR website to review the Applicant Resources.

Programs Addressing HIV Health Issues Funded
AIDS United: Evidence-Informed Interventions RFP
AIDS United, in collaboration with the Health Resources and Services Administration’s HIV/AIDS Bureau and The Fenway Institute, is offering funding through the Using Evidence-Informed Interventions to Improve Health Outcomes among People Living with HIV initiative. The goal of this initiative is to support the implementation of evidence-informed interventions to reduce HIV-related health disparities and improve health outcomes, including increasing retention in care, improving treatment adherence, and improving viral suppression for people living with HIV. Up to 24 intervention sites will receive $170,000 per year to support the development and implementation of interventions. Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program recipients or subrecipients that operate within the United States or its territories are eligible to apply. Proposals must be submitted by January 22, 2018. Visit the AIDS United website to download the RFP.

Grants Promote Leadership Development for Young Jewish Women
Hadassah Foundation: United States Grants
The Hadassah Foundation is an investor in social change to empower girls and women in the United States and Israel. The Foundation is currently accepting applications from U.S. nonprofit organizations for programs and curricula that foster leadership development for Jewish adolescent girls and young women, ages 12-30, in the United States. Both new and existing programs will be considered for funding. A limited number of one-year grants of up to $40,000 will be provided, as well as one multi-year grant of up to $25,000 a year for three years. The application deadline is February 5, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the funding guidelines and to download the application forms.

Children and Youth Theatre Projects Supported
Children's Theatre Foundation of America: Aurand Harris Grants and Fellowship Fund
The Children's Theatre Foundation of America’s grantmaking focus is on theatre for children and youth, the utilization of drama or theatre in education for children grades K-12, and development opportunities for theatre artists working in the area of children’s theatre in the United States. The Foundation’s Aurand Harris Grants and Fellowship Fund supports small and mid-sized nonprofit theatres that are engaged in a new initiative for a particular company or a new original play for children and youth. Professional theatre artists working in theatre for young audiences may also apply for support in the development of their artistic excellence. Grants range up to $2,000 and may be used for project expenses, equipment, or travel. The application deadline is March 5, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the Aurand Harris Grants and Fellowship Fund.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for Specific Areas

Funds for Oral Health Programs in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana
Delta Dental Foundation: Brighter Futures Community Grants
The Delta Dental Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, provides grants to nonprofit organizations that provide dental care for the underserved, to programs that promote the importance of good oral health, and to educational institutions to enhance dental education and research. In 2018, through its Brighter Futures Community Grants program, the Foundation will be providing $150,000 in grants to support programs that focus on adult and/or children’s oral health in Michigan, Ohio, or Indiana. Of particular interest are programs designed to promote and improve the oral health of underserved or at-risk populations and programs that have an oral health education component. Grants are limited to a maximum of $5,000 each. The application deadline is January 31, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to submit an online application.

Grants Strengthen Direct Services for Hawaiians
Friends of Hawaii Charities
Friends of Hawaii Charities provides support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies that benefit women, children, youth, the elderly, and the needy in Hawaii. Grants focus on the following areas: arts and education, healthcare and basic needs, and social services, such as family abuse programs, drug and job rehabilitation, elderly services, and programs for the terminally ill. Priority is given to direct services that make a significant difference in Hawaiian communities. Grant applications must be submitted by January 31, 2018. Visit the Friends of Hawaii Charities website to download the 2018 application materials.

Support for Communities Served by CSX
CSX Community Investment Program
The CSX Community Investment Program supports nonprofit organizations that serve the communities where the company is located, primarily in the Eastern, Southern, and Upper Midwest areas of the United States. The program provides assistance to nonprofit organizations that address one of the following categories: Safety, with a focus on railway, public, and personal safety; Environment, with a focus on land, water, and air preservation and restoration; Wellness, with a focus on healthy lifestyles and wellness education; and Community, with a focus on community leadership and service. Cash grants ($2,500 to $5,000), sponsorships, volunteer support, and in-kind transportation services are provided. Online applications may be submitted from January 1 through December 15 of each year. Visit the CSX website to download the Giving Guidelines.

Organizations Tackling Poverty in the Southeast Funded
Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation partners with organizations and networks working to alleviate poverty and increase social and economic justice in the Southeastern states. The Foundation has a particular interest in supporting economic transition work in Central Appalachia, civic engagement in Georgia and North Carolina, civic engagement for local and state policy change in Arkansas and Louisiana, and community economic development efforts in South Carolina. Organizational summaries may be submitted throughout the year. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the grant guidelines and application process.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. Government

Program Supports Victims of Violence
Department of Justice
The Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations Program provides support to develop and implement outreach strategies targeted at, and providing victim services to, adult and youth victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking in underserved populations. The application deadline is January 26, 2018.

Funds Available for Arts and Cultural Projects
National Endowment for the Arts
The Art Works program supports artistically excellent projects that celebrate America’s creativity and cultural heritage, invite a dialogue that fosters a mutual respect for the diverse beliefs and values of all persons and groups, and broaden our understanding of ourselves as individuals and as a society. The grants.gov application deadline is February 15, 2018.

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The Influencers: People Quietly Changing the Nonprofit World
The year 2017 has been a challenging one for many nonprofit professionals. If you are looking for a bit of holiday cheer, and some inspiration for 2018, we recommend reading the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s new report entitled The Influencers: People Quietly Changing the Nonprofit World. This report is presented as a collection of articles that offer a glimpse of the future of philanthropy by profiling nonprofit leaders quietly making headway on society's toughest problems.

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This webinar will assist you in planning for 2018 and in managing the expectations of your stakeholders - board members, donors, and the community at large. While the webinar is chock-full of data, it also covers trends and free resources. We hope to see you there! This webinar will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.          

Tracking In-Kind Contributions & Volunteers in QuickBooks (NEW)
Want to learn the ins and outs of in-kind contributions? Not sure what counts as in-kind and what doesn't? Join Gregg Bossen and David Webb for a QuickBooks Made Easy training on how to enter and track in-kind contributions and volunteer hours in QuickBooks. Topics covered include: what is an in-kind contribution; why in-kind contributions are important; which in-kind contributions should be included in your financial statements and tax returns; how to value in-kind contributions; what your responsibilities are for donor reporting; how to customize fields for tracking your volunteers in QuickBooks; and how to enter time for your volunteers based on type of work. There will be plenty of time for questions. This webinar will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

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. This webinar will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

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