GrantStation International Insider - October 2022

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Special Funding Opportunities

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

Global Funding Opportunities

Grants Support Technology Upskilling for Adults
Lenovo Foundation: TransforME Grants
The Lenovo Foundation aims to provide smarter technology for all by empowering underrepresented communities with access to technology and STEM education. Through TransforME Grants, the Foundation supports organizations that train, reskill, or upskill high potential adults to solve problems using innovative, emerging technology. Organizations should help develop skills for individuals in the fields of computer programming, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, IT support, internet of things, analytics, automation, and other emerging technologies. Initiatives should benefit communities experiencing economic hardship, facing historical or systemic boundaries to opportunity, or facing geographic boundaries to opportunity, and target populations from underrepresented backgrounds in the industry, including women and individuals from minority racial or ethnic backgrounds. Registered charities and non-governmental organizations are eligible to apply. Applications are due by October 24, 2022. The FY 22/23 funding guidelines and the online application form are available on the Foundation's website.

Challenge Seeks Solutions to Air Pollution and Its Health Effects
Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3
The Lead2030 Challenge for SDG 3, an initiative of One Young World funded by AstraZeneca, aims to tackle air pollution for healthy people and a healthy planet. The Challenge seeks innovative, youth-led projects that tackle the causes of air pollution and focus on the long-term health of young people. Support is provided for scalable projects centered on individual behavior change, new technologies, or multi-stakeholder advocacy approaches to change laws and policies. Projects should target cities or communities with high levels of air pollution or pollution-related illness, and focus equally on tackling air pollution (indoor or outdoor) and its link to long-term health. Priority is given to projects in low- and middle-income countries and those addressing the health of women and girls. Registered nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. The winning solution will receive a $50,000 grant and 12 months of mentorship from AstraZeneca professionals. Applications close on November 30, 2022. Learn more about the Challenge by visiting the One Young World website.

Post-Production Funding Available for Films Exploring LGBTQ+ Life
Frameline Completion Fund
The Frameline Completion Fund provides grants to emerging and established filmmakers to complete film projects that represent and reflect LGBTQ+ life in all its complexity and richness. Grants of up to $5,000 are available for the completion of projects in any film or video format, of any length, genre, or nationality. The Fund also seeks to bring new work to underserved audiences; with this in mind, applications by women, people of color, transgender people, intersex people, asexual people, non-binary people, individuals with disabilities, and other underrepresented people and communities are especially encouraged. Projects must have 90% of production finished and be in the post-production phase or ready to begin post as soon as funding is in place. (Projects in development, script-development, pre-production, or production will not be considered.) The deadline to apply is October 31, 2022. Visit the Frameline website to review the eligibility requirements and FAQs.

Prize Honors Humanitarians
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity
The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity aims to recognize and support those who risk their own lives, health, or freedom to save the lives, health, or freedom of others suffering as a result of violent conflict, atrocity crimes, or other major human rights violations. The Award is granted annually to an individual whose actions have had an exceptional impact on preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes. Nominees are evaluated based on their demonstration of courage, commitment, and impact. The Laureate will be honored with a $1,000,000 award and will have the opportunity to continue the cycle of giving by nominating and supporting organizations that help people in need. The nomination deadline is October 31, 2022. Visit the Aurora Humanitarian Initiative website to submit an online nomination for the 2023 Prize.

Regional Funding Opportunities

Awards Benefit Grassroots Conservationists in the Global South
Whitley Fund for Nature
The Whitley Fund for Nature is a U.K. fundraising and grant-giving charity, which supports conservation leaders working in their home countries across the Global South. The Whitley Awards offer recognition, training, and £40,000 in project funding over one year to dynamic, mid-career conservationists leading grassroots action that benefits people, wildlife, and the climate. Winners tend to be nationals of the country in which they are working, who are looking to scale up proven work. To be eligible, projects must involve communities at the grassroots level and deliver practical action that is founded on science. Applications must be submitted online by October 31, 2022. Visit the Whitley Fund for Nature website to register for the application portal.

Organizations Addressing Challenges in Africa Supported
Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation
The Aspire Coronation Trust Foundation (ACT Foundation) supports local, national, and regional nonprofit organizations working to address challenges across the African continent. The Foundation provides funding to organizations working in the following focus areas: leadership development, with a focus on youth; health, including malaria, cancer, and maternal and child health; entrepreneurship, including financial inclusion and vocational education and skills acquisition; and the environment, including waste management and water and sanitation. Nonprofit organizations that have been legally registered in an African country for at least two years are eligible to apply. Applications will be accepted from October 13 to November 7, 2022. Visit the Foundation's website to review the grant application guidelines.

Grants Aim to Protect Vulnerable Populations in Selected Countries
Fondation Pro Victimis (Pro Victimis Foundation)
The mission of Fondation Pro Victimis (Pro Victimis Foundation) is to support victims of natural or man-made disasters, and contribute to the safeguarding of human dignity and the protection of vulnerable people. The Foundation provides support in specific countries in Africa, Asia, Central America, and the Middle East. Grants are provided in three priority areas: 1) gender-based violence, with a focus on sexual violence and other types of gender-based violence; 2) individuals with disabilities, including the integration and autonomy of individuals with physical or mental disabilities; and 3) violations of fundamental rights, with a focus on the fight against serious violations of fundamental rights affecting vulnerable people due to a specific situation. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are eligible to apply, with priority given to national NGOs. (International NGOs will need to be able to demonstrate their added value.) Project identification forms may be submitted at any time. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the guidelines and access the project identification form in English, French, or Spanish.

Marine Conservation Efforts in the Caribbean Sea Funded
Blue Action Fund: Wider Caribbean Sea Call for Proposals
The Blue Action Fund supports non-governmental organizations in their efforts to conserve the ocean and improve the livelihoods of coastal communities in developing countries. The Fund has issued a Call for Proposals focused on the Wider Caribbean Sea, a marine biodiversity hotspot with the highest concentration of species in the Atlantic Ocean. Grants, generally ranging from two to four million euros, will fund projects in one or several of the following countries: Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia, and Suriname. Projects should be focused on supporting 1) ecologically representative and well-connected systems of marine protected areas (MPAs) through enhancing management of existing MPAs, enlarging existing ones, or establishing new MPAs; and 2) supporting sustainable livelihoods in coastal communities dependent on MPAs and their buffer zones. Eligible applicants are NGOs with proven experience in coastal and marine conservation and sustainable livelihood development in the area. NGOs must provide match funding of at least 25% of the total project costs (in exceptional cases at least 10%). The closing date for applications is November 20, 2022. For more details, please download the Call for Proposals. Visit the Fund's website to find out more about their Grant Programme and funding opportunities. For future opportunities, please subscribe to their Funding Alerts or follow Blue Action Fund on Twitter @BlueActionFund.

Government Funding Opportunities

Grants Bolster Organizations Targeting Poverty and Biodiversity in Developing Countries
Darwin Initiative
The Darwin Initiative is a U.K. government grants scheme that helps protect biodiversity, the natural environment, and the local communities that live alongside it in developing countries. Applications are currently being accepted for Darwin Initiative Capability & Capacity grants for projects that focus on developing the capability and capacity of national and local organizations to efficiently deliver effective and successful biodiversity conservation and poverty reduction projects. The deadline for applications is November 7, 2022.

Funding Strengthens Civil Society in Mauritius and the Seychelles
European Commission
The European Commission has issued a call for proposals aimed at strengthening civil society in the Republic of Mauritius and the Republic of Seychelles and supporting their efforts aimed at promoting climate actions, good governance, gender equality, and women, girls', and youth empowerment. Concept notes must be submitted by November 15, 2022.

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Go Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for Nonprofits
Are you a fundraiser looking to explore the latest developments in the field? If so, you might want to listen to “Go Beyond Fundraising: The Podcast for Nonprofits.” Put out by the Pursuant Group, this podcast seeks to find the sharpest minds in the fundraising, nonprofit marketing, and organizational leadership fields and create conversations that spark positive change. It exists to help determined nonprofits make an even bigger impact in the world through smart strategy, cutting-edge technology, and actionable data.

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.

Power Writing for Grants and More
Clear, compelling writing is vital to all your on-the-job writing projects—not just grant proposals. During this hands-on webinar, writing coach and grant professional Maryn Boess will fill your toolkit with a host of simple, powerful techniques that can help you write more clearly, quickly, and confidently, right away. You'll focus on shaping your message in a way that makes it as easy as possible for your reader to understand so you get the results you want! Everyone is told to "write more clearly."  This session will show you step-by-step how to do exactly that. Here's what you'll learn: the big myths and misconceptions that could be sabotaging your writing; three fundamental strategies for writing so clearly your reader cannot possibly misunderstand your message; key techniques and tools to help you organize your material for maximum impact; ten steps for busting through the deadly 12-12-12 scenario; how to bring your writing to life; and figuring out who your readers are, what they need from you, and how to make sure you deliver every time. You’ll also get BONUS advice from top writing pros on editing, proofreading, and revising for professional polish. This webinar will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

LIVE Workshop: Tracking Restricted Grants in QuickBooks: DESKTOP and ONLINE
Do you receive grants that are restricted in some way? Do you struggle to complete grant spending reports at the end of a grant period? 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). You can also 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.

• The webinar for the DESKTOP version of QuickBooks will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
• The webinar for the ONLINE version of QuickBooks will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Advance Your Mission Through Fiscal Sponsorship
Do you want to focus on your cause instead of administration and regulatory tasks? You may be ready to look for funding for your projects, but if you don’t have the financial capacity to manage the grant, the 501(c)(3) status to be eligible, or the audit requirements set forth by the funder, then you can quickly hit a dead end. Fortunately, you can overcome these challenges through fiscal sponsorship. Many organizations have discovered that this structure is a perfect fit for the administrative needs of their programs. In fact, many projects that start with a fiscal sponsor do not end up establishing their own 501(c)(3) organization. But finding a fiscal sponsor is not a quick or easy task. You have to select the right model for your organization. And you must do your due diligence to find the right sponsor. During this TargetED, Alice Ruhnke will help you understand the guidelines and best practices for using or being a fiscal sponsor. You will learn more about the common pitfalls you must avoid, the essential questions to ask as you get started, different models of fiscal sponsorship; and the resources to help you take additional action. This webinar will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022.

GrantStation Announcements
The latest updates from GrantStation

An Introduction to Our Director of International Research, Ashlyn Simmons

I began working for GrantStation in 2003, my first job after graduating from college, when GrantStation was still based in an office in my hometown of Fairbanks, AK. I settled into the research department, primarily helping to keep the information in the U.S. Database up-to-date. After a couple of years, I left to pursue other activities, including an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; however, I rejoined the GrantStation team in 2009, and have been on board part time since then, through the completion of my Master’s degree, an international move, and the arrival of my children.

Since returning, I have been involved in building out GrantStation’s Canadian and International databases, both of which are included in a paid GrantStation Membership. The Canadian Database profiles funders that provide support in Canada at the local, provincial, and national level, while the International Database focuses on funders working in all parts of the world, from individual countries, to continents, to globally. I continue to work primarily in these databases, updating the information and researching and adding new funders.

In addition, I recently took over as editor of the GrantStation Insider, our weekly newsletter focused on funding opportunities and other news of interest to organizations in the United States. The Insider is available to anyone, at no cost. (You do not have to be a GrantStation Member to receive it.) If you or someone you know is interested in signing up, you can do so here!

I am excited to be a part of providing important information to the wide range of nonprofit organizations and other institutions we serve, and look forward to continuing to do this. Please reach out to me if you have a question or comment about the International Database, Canadian Database, or the Insider.

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Editor: Diana Holder
Contributing Writer: Ashlyn Simmons