GrantStation International Insider - September 2019

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Global Funding Opportunities

Support for Imaginative Journalism Projects
Eyebeam Center for the Future of Journalism 

The Eyebeam Center for the Future of Journalism (ECFJ), underwritten by Craig Newmark Philanthropies, supports artists and artist-journalist teams producing innovative and revelatory journalistic work for major media outlets. ECFJ funds the execution of pieces that focus on reimagining the way stories are told, particularly around technology and society. Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 support a variety of kinds of work, including text, photography, audio, and video. Artists and artist-journalist teams with longer-term, research-intensive projects are also encouraged to apply. Submissions should focus on the following issues: data privacy, the 2020 elections, the role of technology in society, political influence campaigns, interrogating harmful technologies, countering disinformation, and artificial intelligence. Individual artists, collectives, and artist-journalist teams are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Visit the ECFJ website to review the open call and apply online.

Funding Available for Climate Activists Worldwide
Climate Emergency Fund

The Climate Emergency Fund (CEF) provides support to individuals and organizations who demonstrate the intention and capability of disrupting the gradual approach governments around the world are taking to addressing the climate emergency. Funding is provided for nonviolent, legal activities which reinforce the goal of constructively raising awareness and demanding urgent action to address the climate emergency. CEF provides three levels of support for climate activists based on the size and maturity of the entity: Level 1 is an activist start-up package which includes funding for printed materials, bullhorns, and other supplies necessary for grassroots climate activists to exercise their First Amendment rights. Level 2 consists of organizational development funding for climate activist groups which have grown beyond the start-up phase and are working to create a permanent or more sophisticated structure. Level 3 operational funding is provided to climate activists whose organizations have reached a state of maturity and are in need of support for salaries, housing stipends, events, office space, marketing and communications, and other activities. Applications are accepted and reviewed on a continuous basis. Visit the CEF website to review the FAQs and apply online.

Grants Expand Access to Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution
American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution Foundation

The American Arbitration Association-International Centre for Dispute Resolution (AAA-ICDR) Foundation supports projects that address important needs in the U.S. and international alternative dispute resolution (ADR) community to expand the use and improve the process of ADR, increase access to ADR for those who cannot afford it, and share knowledge across different cultures. For the 2020 grant cycle, the Foundation’s primary focus will be on innovative and replicable proposals that specifically focus on one or more of the following areas: restorative justice, access to justice in arbitration, ADR for vulnerable and underserved populations, ADR for community focused dispute resolution, and providing opportunities for dialogue in situations involving racial, ethnic, and religious conflict. Priority will be given to initiatives that focus on restorative justice and access to justice in arbitration. Interested organizations or individuals should submit an Initial Description of Grant Request no later than October 11, 2019. Visit the AAA-ICDR Foundation’s website to learn more about the grant program.

Prize Honors Water Conservation and Protection Efforts
Stockholm Water Prize

The Stockholm Water Prize, an initiative of the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), recognizes individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s water resources. The main achievements of the candidate should be within one or both of the following categories: Policy and Practices or Research. The Nominating Committee welcomes nominations from all parts of the world and strongly encourages the nomination of female candidates. The winner will receive a cash prize of 1 million SEK. The nomination period is open until September 30, 2019. (Self-nominations are not accepted.) Visit the SIWI website to review the eligibility requirements and submit an online nomination.

 

 

Regional Funding Opportunities

Funds to Address Challenges in European Cities
Actors of Urban Change

Actors of Urban Change empowers urban changemakers to work collaboratively in innovative ways for more sustainable, inclusive, and just cities in Europe. The current call for applications will support projects that address a current challenge or need related to sustainable urban development in a city, such as affordable housing, energy and climate change, mobility, social inclusion, and circular and sharing economies. Priority is given to initiatives that focus on how nature-based solutions can make cities better places, communities can be activated to co-shape their urban environments, or neglected spaces can be re-imagined as vital and conscious hubs for cities under pressure. Eligible applicants include residents of all 47 Council of Europe member states, Kosovo, and Belarus who work in the nonprofit, private, or public sector and apply as a local cross-sector team with a joint project proposal for their city. Selected teams will receive up to 13,000 euros in grants. Besides this financial support, the program also offers teams a safe space to try out new ideas, as well as international training as part of a network of 100 urban changemakers across Europe. The deadline to apply is September 21, 2019. Visit the Actors of Urban Change website to download the call for applications.

Grants Target Individuals Affected by HIV in Asia Pacific
Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant Program

The Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant Program supports community projects that aim to improve the lives of those affected by HIV in Asia Pacific. Funding is provided for three types of projects: 1) Access and Quality of Life, for initiatives that promote patient-centricity and enhance access to care/information and the quality of life of people living with HIV; 2) Multidisciplinary Care, focused on enhancing capacity building for multidisciplinary professions and long-term care; and 3) Diversity and Inclusion, to tackle discriminatory policies, labor laws and regulations, unjust workplace and HR practices, and social stigma against people living with HIV. Eligible applicants include established nonprofit organizations based in Australia, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. Applications must be submitted by September 30, 2019. Visit the Gilead Asia Pacific Rainbow Grant Program website to learn more and apply online: http://www.gileadrainbowgrant.com.

Support for Initiatives Tackling the Poverty Premium in the U.K.
Fair By Design Fund

The Fair By Design Fund seeks to end the extra costs of being poor. The Fund provides loans and equity funding to nonprofit organizations, tech startups, and companies working to end the poverty premium, which is defined as when people in poverty or on low incomes pay more for the same products or services than people who are better off financially. Support is provided in the following focus areas: insurance; energy, with a primary focus on electricity and gas; finance, with a focus on accessing money and the management of everyday credit and savings; and geo-based, which covers a wide range of costs that are imposed or difficult to prevent due to someone's geographic residence, including food, transportation, and digital exclusion. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the Fund’s website to learn more about the focus areas and apply online.

Funding Improves the Quality of Life for Women in Developing Countries
Dining for Women

Dining for Women is a giving circle that funds grassroots organizations that empower women and girls and promote gender equity. The focus is on projects that foster good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency for women and girls living in extreme poverty in developing countries. Grants ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 are provided. Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations as well as organizations with a U.S. fiscal sponsor are eligible to apply. Letters of intent will be accepted online from October 1 to 24, 2019. Visit the Dining for Women website to review the grant guidelines, which include a list of priority issues.

 

 

Government Funding Opportunities

Education Research Projects Funded
International Development Research Centre

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC), a Canadian Crown corporation, funds research in developing countries to promote growth, reduce poverty, and drive large-scale positive change. In partnership with the Global Partnership for Education, the IDRC is inviting proposals for KIX Global Grants from individual organizations or groups of organizations  for multi-region, multi-country projects that aim to develop, test, and apply ways to scale innovations that address key education issues. Projects must focus on one of the following thematic areas: teaching and learning, early childhood care and education, equality and inclusion, gender equality, data systems, and learning assessment systems. Grants ranging from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 will be awarded. The deadline to apply is October 1, 2019.

Funds to Combat Hunger and Promote Economic Growth in Developing Countries
Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs: Netherlands Enterprise Agency

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency, a division of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, encourages entrepreneurs in sustainable, agricultural, innovative, and international business. The Agency’s SDG Partnership facility supports public-private partnerships (PPP) between government, businesses, non-governmental organizations, and knowledge centers that contribute to the following sustainable development goals in developing countries: ending hunger, decent jobs and economic growth, and partnerships for the goals. Projects should contribute to one or more of the following focus areas: nutritional value, sustainable value chains, sustainable and climate resilient food production systems, and better work and income for youth and women. Dutch organizations working as part of a PPP are eligible to apply. The deadline to submit a concept note is October 1, 2019.

 

 

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

Building Grantmaker Relationships in a Non-Relationship Society
Your relationships with foundation staff may be the key to making or breaking your next grant application. But with increasing reliance on digital technology for everyday communication, how can you establish rapport with these decision makers? The article “Building Grantmaker Relationships in a Non-Relationship Society,” written by GrantStation’s CEO Cynthia Adams for NonProfit PRO, discusses concrete strategies for establishing effective relationships with funders via electronic and other forms of communication.

 

 

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.

FREE: Nine Ways to Learn Online with GrantStation in 2019
Are you interested in learning more this year but aren’t sure where to start? Join Sage Adams, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Instructional Designer for GrantStation, and Sara Kennedy, Director of Online Education, for a short webinar on how to maximize the abundance of online learning resources available on GrantStation. You will learn how to enhance your understanding of grantwriting, grant strategies, grants management, and information design through online education. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

The Power of Visual Storytelling (NEW)
In an age overflowing with technology and lives that move at 80 miles an hour throughout the day, what is it that will make your message stand out? Sharing stories. Research tells us that stories are remembered 22 times more often than facts alone. In this session, Lori L. Jacobwith will take you through the power of visual storytelling. You’ll see examples of why sharing facts and stories is more powerful when combined with an image. You’ll also learn what works and what doesn’t when using visuals in your storytelling. During this presentation, you will learn (1) how much faster the brain processes visuals vs. words; (2) four key factors for creating powerful visuals; and (3) what type of articles get 94% more views. This webinar will benefit fundraising and communication staff, especially staff making updates to websites and postings on social media. The webinar will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

Making the Case to Advocacy Funders (NEW)
Fundraising for advocacy can be particularly challenging! Systemic reforms and policy change can take years to accomplish, if ever, and often depend on factors outside of your nonprofit’s control—while most funders want to see meaningful progress each grant period. The pool of advocacy funders is distinctive, but the good news is that those interested in investing in advocacy typically do understand that change requires a longer timeline and are willing to award larger grants to support it. The question is: how do you find and pursue them? In this webinar, Alayna Buckner, CEO of Elevate, will do a deep dive into the nuances of how to effectively find, pursue, and win more grants for your advocacy organization. This webinar is ideal for grantwriting professionals in the advocacy space, including anyone new to fundraising and grantwriting and experienced grantwriting professionals looking for a refresher. The webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

 

 

GrantStation Announcements
The latest updates from GrantStation.

Funding Alerts
GrantStation shares database profiles of Local, National, Canadian, and International grantmakers with upcoming deadlines each week. Check out the current Funding Alerts for more grant opportunities!

 

 

GrantStation 20th Anniversary
GrantStation celebrates 20 years of service to the sector.

Celebrate With Us!
Twenty years ago GrantStation was born in a cabin in the wilderness. We are celebrating our anniversary with a special blog series, original content, and monthly Membership giveaways! Visit our anniversary page to enter the contest today!

 


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Editor: Diana Holder
Contributing Writer: Ashlyn Simmons

Global Funding Opportunities
Support for Imaginative Journalism Projects
Funding Available for Climate Activists Worldwide
Grants Expand Access to Justice and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Prize Honors Water Conservation and Protection Efforts

Regional Funding Opportunities
Funds to Address Challenges in European Cities
Grants Target Individuals Affected by HIV in Asia Pacific
Support for Initiatives Tackling the Poverty Premium in the U.K.
Funding Improves the Quality of Life for Women in Developing Countries

Government Funding Opportunities
Education Research Projects Funded
Funds to Combat Hunger and Promote Economic Growth in Developing Countries