GrantStation International Insider - September 2020

GS International Insider
Volume XII | Issue 7

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COVID-19 Related Funding

Competition Seeks New Learning Tools and Technology
Futures Forum on Learning: Tools Competition

The Futures Forum on Learning: Tools Competition invites teachers, students, researchers, technologists, and ed tech leaders from around the world to propose a tool, technology, platform, or research project that can accelerate recovery from COVID-19-related learning loss for students between grades K-12, and advance the field of learning engineering. Solutions should aim to address one of the following areas: increase the number of students who are reading by 3rd grade, increase the number of students on track in middle-school math, expand the number of students gaining data and computer science skills in high school, drive more students into college through academic and nonacademic supports, and other pressing learning goals related to COVID-19. Participants can request an award in one of three tracks: $25,000 and under, $25,000 to $100,000, or $100,000 to $250,000. Up to $2 million in grants will be awarded. The concept submission deadline is September 18, 2020. Visit the Futures Forum on Learning website to review the competition guidelines in one of several languages.

Funding Available for Health Research Projects Worldwide
Fundación MAPFRE (MAPFRE Foundation): Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants

The Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants program, an initiative of Fundación MAPFRE (MAPFRE Foundation), provides support for research in the area of health promotion. Interests include strategies for habit change (prevention of obesity and promotion of physical activity), patient education, physical injury assessment, and health management (clinical quality and safety). In this call, special attention will be given to the projects which, while taking into account the previous topics, incorporate aspects related to COVID-19 such as: reducing infections, self-care and the culture of self-protection, the relationship between previous health status (lifestyle) and morbimortality, COVID-19 and mental health, etc. Academic and professional researchers and research teams around the world are eligible to apply. The deadline to register and apply is October 30, 2020. Relevant documents, including the application form, rules for the 2020 call, and the explanatory note template, may be downloaded in English or Spanish from the Foundation’s website.

Support for Recovery Initiatives in Commonwealth Countries
Commonwealth Foundation: Special COVID-19 Grants Call

In lieu of its annual grants call, the Commonwealth Foundation is launching a special call in response to the COVID–19 pandemic. The focus will be on supporting national initiatives that aim to engage constructively with government in strengthening relevant institutions, policies, and practices as communities and countries seek to recover and rebuild. Grants of £10,000 to £30,000 will be awarded for initiatives that relate to one or more aspects of the COVID-19 situation and response. Civil society organizations from all Commonwealth Member States are eligible to apply. The application deadline is September 18, 2020. Visit the Foundation’s website to download the guidelines for applicants and a list of eligible countries.

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

 

 

Global Funding Opportunities

Prize Honors Health and Environmental Defenders
Prix des Droits de l’Homme de la République française (Human Rights Prize of the French Republic)

The Prix des Droits de l’Homme de la République française (Human Rights Prize of the French Republic) is awarded for the completion of individual or collective projects implemented in France or abroad which work to promote and protect human rights, regardless of nationality or borders. Thematic areas of interest for the 2020 competition consist of 1) the right to health and the fight against exclusion; and 2) the defense of the environment and biodiversity. Non-governmental organizations and individuals are eligible to apply for the Prize. Five winners will share a total sum of 70,000 euros. Applications must be submitted in French before October 18, 2020. This year’s call for applications may be downloaded in one of several languages from the French National Consultative Commission for Human Rights website.

Programs Raise Holocaust Awareness Through Education and Film
Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany

The mission of the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) is to provide a measure of justice for Jewish Holocaust victims and to preserve and present the history of the Holocaust in a way that is meaningful and accessible to generations who will not be able to meet survivors in person. Grants are awarded for two kinds of programs. Through its contributions to leading institutions that have expertise in Holocaust research, education and documentation, the Claims Conference seeks to ensure that future generations learn the lessons of the Holocaust. Additionally, grants are given for historically accurate films that are about the Holocaust and that have both wide distribution and educational value. The upcoming application deadline is October 1, 2020. Visit the Claims Conference website to review the program guidelines.

Grants Promote Peace and Democracy Worldwide
Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (Institute for Foreign Relations): zivik

The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (Institute for Foreign Relations), based in Germany, promotes a peaceful and enriching coexistence between people and cultures. The zivik funding program supports non-governmental organizations with the planning and implementation of projects in crisis and conflict regions worldwide. Grants ranging up to $100,000 are provided for 1) international measures in the fields of crisis prevention, conflict resolution, stabilization, and peace-building projects; 2) projects in the context of transformation partnerships with countries in North Africa and the Middle East; and 3) international measures in the field of democracy-building aid. Project outlines are accepted on a continuous basis; applications must be submitted by October 1, 2020, for projects beginning in January or February, or three months before the start of the projects for projects beginning as of March. Visit the Institute’s website to learn more about the application guidelines and process.

Prize Enables Social Enterprises to Scale Their Impact
Fred Morgan Kirby Prize for Scaling Social Impact

The Fred Morgan Kirby Prize for Scaling Social Impact, administered by the Center for Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE) at Duke University, amplifies and accelerates the work of enterprises working to scale their impact on social or environmental problems around the world. The Prize is open to nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises working anywhere in the world which meet the following criteria: 1) The enterprise has strong evidence of impact over at least three years and has a plan for how to use the Prize to scale that impact in the next three to five years. 2) The enterprise has a robust non-discrimination policy that protects against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, and disability. 3) The enterprise has exemplary leadership that aligns with the core values of Fred Morgan Kirby, including integrity, resourcefulness, resilience, meaningful collaboration, and diversity. One winning organization will receive a cash award of $100,000 in unrestricted funds. The deadline to submit an online application is September 30, 2020. Visit the CASE website to complete the eligibility questionnaire and learn more about the Prize.

 

 

Regional Funding Opportunities

Grants Bolster Civic Engagement in Latin America
Pulsante: Rapid Response Fund

Pulsante, an initiative of Luminate, Open Society Foundations, and Fundación Avina, aims to expand civic space through the consolidation of an active citizenry in Latin America. The Rapid Response Fund provides organizations and social movements with the financial and technical support to leverage windows of opportunity to trigger public discussions and civic engagement. The Fund seeks to diversify and expand campaigns to promote collective actions that will expand civic space, promote the development of practices that reduce gaps between governments and civil society, and safeguard space for participation and collective organization. Supported campaigns should have a national or sub-national focus and be designed to promote human rights and citizen participation online and offline. Eligible applicants include coalitions of organizations and collectives of organized civil society. Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis through December 2020. Learn more about the types of supported initiatives by visiting the Pulsante website.

Funding Targets Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries
Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation

The Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation supports U.S. nonprofit organizations that provide sustenance, education, healthcare, and security to vulnerable children throughout the developing world. The Foundation's International Program is focused on three groups of particularly vulnerable children: trafficked and exploited children, children with disabilities, and displaced and refugee children. Funded organizations typically work at the grassroots level providing direct services to children. The Foundation also partners with a limited number of community-based organizations that empower village-level entrepreneurs to provide a sustainable livelihood for their families and that strengthen the fabric of community health and education. Initial inquiries may be submitted at any time. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the funding areas and the process for submitting an initial inquiry.

Support for Marine Conservation Initiatives in the Mesoamerican Reef
Mesoamerican Reef Fund

The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (Fondo para el Sistema Arrecifal Mesoamericano), also known as the MAR Fund or Fondo SAM, supports the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of the Mesoamerican Reef. The Fund operates in Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. The Fund has issued a request for proposals focused on supporting actions to strengthen the resilience of non-governmental organizations, protected areas, and coastal communities so they may be better prepared to respond to future natural events or events of anthropogenic origin. Three finance windows are available: Traditional Small Grants support coastal and marine resources management and protection in the Mesoamerican Reef (MAR). The Reef Rescue Initiative funds science-based restoration, repopulation, and rehabilitation of coral reefs in the MAR region. The Belize Marine Fund supports high-priority natural resources management and conservation initiatives in Belize. The application deadline for all three windows is October 6, 2020. Visit the Fund’s website to review the 2020 request for proposals.

Programs Advance Digital Rights in Europe
Digital Freedom Fund

The Digital Freedom Fund supports partners in Europe to advance digital rights through strategic litigation that has an impact beyond the parties directly involved in the case and brings about legislative, policy, or social change. Grants support strategic cases that advance individuals' ability to exercise their right to privacy, protect and promote the free flow of information online, and ensure accountability, transparency, and adherence to human rights standards in the use and design of technology. Funding is also provided for projects that fall outside these general thematic focus areas if they can contribute to advancing the respect for human rights in the digital sphere. Concept notes may be submitted at any time. In addition, the Fund’s COVID-19 Litigation Fund supports strategic cases challenging digital rights violations committed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline to apply for COVID-19 funding is September 30, 2020. Visit the Fund’s website to review the guidelines for their regular grants and COVID-19 Litigation Fund.

 

 

Government Funding Opportunities

Fellowships Facilitate Research on Endangered Languages Worldwide
National Endowment for the Humanities

The Documenting Endangered Languages Fellowships program supports individual scholars for six to twelve months to pursue research on documentation and analysis of one or more endangered languages. U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply. Applications are due by September 30, 2020.

Grants Aim to Enhance HIV Care in Zambia
Department of State

The PEPFAR Community Led Monitoring program seeks to improve the quality of HIV care in Zambia through client feedback collected by trained community members. The closing date for applications is September 30, 2020.

 

 

Partner Depot

8 Metrics and KPIs for Grant Professionals
The saying goes, “What gets measured, gets done.” But the process of identifying the right metrics and reports is a challenge…especially when it comes to tuning your grant fundraising efforts.

To help with this effort, we have put together an overview of 8 reports with KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and metrics that grant professionals can use to track the status and progress of their grant fundraising efforts. Once you establish your KPIs and metrics, you can use them to:

  • report on the progress and success of your current grantseeking efforts;
  • identify issues or opportunities for improvements to your grant process; and,
  • project the Return on Investment (ROI) you can expect from investments in your grant process (resources, tactics, and tools).

Click Here to download the 8 Metrics and KPIs for Grant Professionals today!

 

 

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

Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Changemakers
Are you a nonprofit professional looking to expand your horizons? If so, the Virtual Summit for Nonprofit Changemakers may be just for you. This online conference features 20 nonprofit experts addressing critical issues facing nonprofits today in fundraising, development, marketing, and operations. Participants will learn best practices and what's coming next from top experts in the industry. This event will take place over two days, on Tuesday, September 15, and Thursday, September 17, 2020.

 

 

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 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 Thursday, September 10, 2020.

Partnership RX: What's Slowing Your Collaboration Down? (NEW)
By now we all really understand that thinking and working collaboratively "pays" in many ways for our organizations and the community as a whole. But that doesn't mean creating and sustaining a meaningful partnership is trouble-free—have you noticed? Take these three scenarios: 1) Your community collaboration seems to have stalled out. Your team is losing steam and you can't figure out why, much less what to do about it. 2) Yikes! You all were sailing along beautifully and suddenly an issue you thought your team had sorted out a long time ago is rearing its ugly head and jamming the works . . . again. 3) Conflict! All right, we're not talking open arguments here, but some really strong differences of opinion have surfaced and you're all spinning around in circles and never really getting anything resolved. Sound familiar? Good news—you're not alone. All these "problems" aren’t really problems at all, but symptoms of common and predictable partnership challenges. And every one is fixable and even preventable. In this lively webinar Maryn Boess, Founder of GrantsMagic U, will explore three powerful, simple tools for understanding what's going on when your collaboration seems to be going wrong, and what to do about it. You'll learn what to expect during a typical collaboration lifecycle, how to head off predictable problems, and what to do if they crop up anyway. You'll learn how to use GrantsMagic U's exclusive "Bottom-Up Logic Model" to diagnose troublesome gaps, overlaps, and misalignments in your internal and external partnerships. You'll see how our "Collaboration Assessment Checklist" can help you identify where your collaboration is healthy and well—and where it could use a strong dose of tough love and attention. The webinar will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020.

FREE Webinar: Ten Ways to Learn Online With GrantStation (NEW)
In this 30-minute free webinar, Sage Adams, GrantStation's Chief Technology Officer and Senior Instructional Designer, will guide you through ten ways to learn online with GrantStation. You can use this knowledge to increase your expertise in grant research, proposal writing, grant management, and strategic planning, no matter your level of expertise or role in your organization. We'll go over the various tools and resources you can use—some free and some paid—to help you advance your knowledge and understanding and stay current with trends in the industry. Overall you'll learn how to use the GrantStation tools to meet your nonprofit learning needs and come away with a more thorough understanding of the various learning tools GrantStation offers and how to access and make best use of them. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2020.

 

 

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!

 


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Editor: Diana Holder
Contributing Writer: Ashlyn Simmons

COVID-19 Related Funding
Competition Seeks New Learning Tools and Technology
Funding Available for Health Research Projects Worldwide
Support for Recovery Initiatives in Commonwealth Countries

Global Funding Opportunities
Prize Honors Health and Environmental Defenders
Programs Raise Holocaust Awareness Through Education and Film
Grants Promote Peace and Democracy Worldwide
Prize Enables Social Enterprises to Scale Their Impact

Regional Funding Opportunities
Grants Bolster Civic Engagement in Latin America
Funding Targets Vulnerable Children in Developing Countries
Support for Marine Conservation Initiatives in the Mesoamerican Reef
Programs Advance Digital Rights in Europe

Government Funding Opportunities
Fellowships Facilitate Research on Endangered Languages Worldwide
Grants Aim to Enhance HIV Care in Zambia