GrantStation International Insider - December 2018

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International Funding Opportunities

Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Projects Funded
Dutch Fund for Climate and Development

The Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD), an initiative of the Government of the Netherlands, has issued a call for applications to support efforts in developing countries aimed at combating climate change (mitigation) and enabling people to adapt to climate change (adaptation). A total of €160 million in grant funding will be awarded, focused primarily on the following sectors: water security, food security, sustainable land use and resilient ecosystems, and access to renewable, non-fossil energy. Legally-established Dutch and non-Dutch non-governmental organizations, financial institutions, knowledge institutions, companies, and service providers can apply independently or join a consortium of organizations. Applications must be submitted by February 22, 2019. Visit the Government of the Netherlands’ website to download the DCFD grant policy framework document and application form.

Support for Education Programs Promoting Compassion
Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education

The Latham Foundation for the Promotion of Humane Education works to advance humane education, or, as defined by the Foundation, working to help others by showing respect, compassion, and empathy toward animals, others, and all endeavors. The Foundation supports organizations anywhere in the world that promote humane education through humane education outreach programs and research on the efficacy of humane education. Proposals should support the Foundation's steps in humane education, including kindness to animals, each other, other people, one’s own country, other nations, and the world. Grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 for a one-year grant, and up to $15,000 for a two-year grant. Nonprofit organizations are given priority but grants are not limited to those who have attained U.S. 501(c)(3) status. Applications must be submitted by December 28, 2018. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the grant program and to apply online.

Grant Aims to Ensure the Safety of Central American Migrants
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee: Human Rights Innovation Fellowship

The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) seeks to advance human rights, dismantle systems of oppression, and uplift the inherent worth and dignity of all people. UUSC’s Human Rights Innovation Fellowship is designed to bring about systemic change by creating, nurturing, or spreading innovations in human rights. For the 2019 Fellowship, a grant of $25,000 will be awarded for an innovative project related to the topic “The Right to Safety in the Northern Triangle of Central America.” The winning project will be one that focuses on the root causes of forced displacement by addressing a major challenge facing individuals or communities in the Northern Triangle. Eligible applicants include non-governmental, grassroots, and advocacy organizations; academic institutions; research centers; and UUSC partners. The deadline to apply is December 31, 2018. Visit the UUSC’s website to review the FAQs and submit an online application.

Fellowship Addresses Economic Inequality
Open Society Foundations: Open Society Fellowship

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable and open to the participation of all people. The Open Society Fellowship supports individuals worldwide pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. Applicants for this year’s Fellowship are invited to address the following proposition: New and radical forms of ownership, governance, entrepreneurship, and financialization are needed to fight pervasive economic inequality. Selected Fellows work on projects of their own design and passion, resulting in an output such as a book, journalistic or academic articles, art projects, or a series of convenings. In addition, Fellowship cohorts may develop a joint work product. Letters of inquiry must be submitted online by February 4, 2019. Fellowship guidelines and proposal writing tips can be downloaded from the Open Society Foundations website.

Funding Available for Lion, Leopard, and Cheetah Conservation Projects
National Geographic Society: Big Cats Initiative

The National Geographic Society has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for its Big Cats Initiative (BCI), with the goal of identifying projects that will help halt the decline of African big cats in the wild. The BCI aims to advance conservation efforts benefitting big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their habitats via field-based, action-oriented, direct, and quantifiable strategic programs. Grants of up to $100,000 support initiatives in the following focus areas: conservation, education, research, storytelling, and technology. Priority is given to projects within one of 20 lion priority areas in Africa; projects on leopard and cheetah populations within these areas will also be considered. Applications must be submitted online by January 9, 2019. Visit the Society’s website to review the RFP, which includes a list of geographic priority areas.

Artificial Intelligence Projects Supported
Google AI Impact Challenge

The Google AI Impact Challenge is an open call to nonprofits, social enterprises, and research institutions around the world to submit their ideas to use artificial intelligence (AI) to help address social and environmental challenges. Support will be provided for projects across a range of social impact domains and levels of technical expertise, from organizations that are experienced in AI to those with an idea for how they could be putting their data to better use. Selected organizations will receive education and coaching from Google’s AI experts, access to computing resources, and grant funding from a $25 million pool. Grants are expected to range from $500,000 to $2 million, but will ultimately be sized based on project needs. The Challenge is open to any nonprofit organization, public charity, or for-profit business from around the world, provided their project that has a charitable purpose. The deadline to apply is January 22, 2019. Visit the Challenge’s website to download the application guide and complete the online application form.

Awards Recognize Innovations in Education
World Innovation Summit for Education: WISE Awards

The World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE), an initiative of the Qatar Foundation, aims to promote innovation and build the future of education through collaboration. The WISE Awards will identify, celebrate, and promote six innovative projects for their positive contribution to education and society. Ongoing or existing education projects run by any type of organization working in any education sector are invited to apply or nominate. Projects from any part of the world are eligible. Each winning project will receive $20,000. The deadline for submission of applications is January 15, 2019. Visit the WISE website to download the 2019 Wise Awards Brochure.

Prize Honors European Youth Projects
European Charlemagne Youth Prize

The European Charlemagne Youth Prize, organized by the European Parliament and the International Charlemagne Prize Foundation in Aachen, is awarded each year to European projects by young people aged 16 to 30. Projects should promote European and international understanding, foster the development of a shared sense of European identity and integration, and provide role models for young people living in Europe and offer practical examples of Europeans living together as one community. The awards for first, second, and third place are 7,500, 5,000, and 2,500 euros, respectively. Projects can be submitted individually or, preferably, in groups. The deadline for submitting projects is January 28, 2019. Visit the European Parliament’s website to complete the online application form.

 

 

Canadian Funding Opportunities

Funds to Redesign Classrooms in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
Steelcase Education: Active Learning Center Grant

Steelcase Education helps schools, colleges, and universities create inspiring learning environments through insight-led research and innovation in furniture, tools, and technology. The Steelcase Education Active Learning Center Grant supports educators in colleges and universities and grades six to 12 classrooms in Canada, Mexico, the United States, U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico who are ready to use their physical classroom space to advance learning in new and important ways. Up to 16 grants valued at $67,000 are awarded per year. Each grant includes furniture, design review, installation, onsite training, and a Learning Environment Evaluation measurement tool for one of four classroom types designed to elevate connection, improve engagement, and spur collective success of students and staff. Eligible academic institutions should focus primarily on formal, instructor-led learning in a designated classroom. The 2019 application will open on Monday, December 3, 2018, and close Friday, February 1, 2019. Visit the Steelcase Education website learn more about the grant program.

Canadian Museums and Heritage Organizations Supported
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories Investment Program

The Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC), part of the Canadian Museum of History, is the largest source of online content and experiences shared by large and small Canadian museums and heritage organizations. The Community Stories Investment Program helps smaller Canadian museums and heritage organizations work with their communities to develop virtual exhibits that engage online audiences in the stories, past and present, of Canada’s communities. Funding of $15,000 per project is provided. Canadian museums and heritage organizations, including equivalent Indigenous peoples’ organizations, are eligible to apply. The deadline for receipt of proposals is February 6, 2019. Program guidelines, budget and production schedule templates, and the application form may be downloaded from the VMC website.

Grants Promote the Arts in Manitoba Communities
Manitoba Arts Council: Artists in Communities

The Manitoba Arts Council seeks to champion excellence in the arts through support for professional artists and arts organizations in Manitoba. The Council’s Artists in Communities program supports arts-related activities by artists, arts groups, organizations, and communities that face barriers to accessing artistic opportunities. Funding is provided for creation, production, public presentations, publication, juried art shows, community art projects involving professional artists, artistic workshops and sharing opportunities, cross-sectoral activities, arts-related gatherings, and knowledge sharing. Individuals and groups may apply for grants of up to $7,500 and organizations may request up to $15,000. The 2019 application deadlines are January 30 and September 15. Visit the Council’s website to download the guidelines and application form preview and to access the online application system.

Support for Environmental Field Trips in British Columbia
HCTF Education: GO Grants

HCTF Education, an initiative of the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, offers and supports education programs, grants, and other education initiatives in British Columbia. GO Grants provide field trip funding for K-12 classes and schools to help get students outdoors to learn about BC’s fish, wildlife, habitats, and biodiversity. Grants cover transportation, project materials, and program fees to support student learning and connecting in nature. The maximum amount a single class can apply for is $600, while schools may request up to $3,500. Applications must be submitted by February 15 or September 15 of each year. Visit HCTF Education’s website to review the FAQs and submit an online application.

 

 

U.S. Government Funding Opportunities

Funding Bolsters Good Governance in Central America
Department of State

The Anti-Corruption Project for Central America aims to enhance the capacity of Central American institutions responsible for preventing and addressing corruption by strengthening relevant legislative frameworks, building the capacity of judicial institutions and public servants responsible for preventing and fighting corruption, enhancing civil society engagement, and increasing regional information sharing on anti-corruption and anti-impunity efforts. The closing date for applications is January 4, 2019.

Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Initiatives Supported
Fish and Wildlife Service

The Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Fund-Asia supports the conservation of rhinoceros and tigers throughout their ranges. Applications for this program must be submitted by January 4, 2019.

 

 

Canadian Government Funding Opportunities

Support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Artists and Arts Organizations
Canada Council for the Arts

The Creating, Knowing, and Sharing program supports the arts and cultures of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The following three types of grants are available: Creating grants fund the research, production, and creation of new works of art. Knowing grants provide support for the retention, maintenance, and transmittal of cultural knowledge and creative practice. Sharing grants fund the dissemination, exhibition, presentation, and distribution of works of art by First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Applications are currently being accepted for the Short-Term Projects component of this program. The upcoming deadlines are December 12, 2018, and March 21, 2019.

Grants Address Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Canada Department of Justice

Canada’s Department of Justice has issued an anticipatory call for proposals for the Workplace Sexual Harassment Component of both the Legal Aid Program and the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program. Funding will be provided to help make Canadian workplaces harassment free by providing complainants of workplace sexual harassment with access to legal advice when dealing with workplace sexual harassment, and by increasing public awareness and knowledge about sexual harassment in the workplace. The deadline to submit a proposal is December 14, 2018.

 

 

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

Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits
Are you looking to increase online engagement with your nonprofit organization? If so, you may want to check out Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, a book that teaches readers how to craft and share stories on social media. It covers topics such as how to collect stories about your nonprofit’s work and impact, ways to tell an effective story, creating a plan for a digital storytelling campaign, and more.

 

 

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.

Writing Capacity Building Grants
Capacity building grants are unique. While many best practices in writing operational or program grant requests apply to developing capacity building grant requests, there are some critical differences that need to be addressed to create the strongest application possible. During the 90-minute webinar, Alice Ruhnke will define and discuss the fundamentals of capacity building grant requests, highlight the key components that differ from “regular” grants, and outline ways to identify funders who provide capacity building grants. Throughout the session, common mistakes in writing capacity building grant requests will be discussed and remedied. This webinar is appropriate for individuals who have a basic understanding of grant fundamentals and would like to apply those concepts specifically to capacity building grants. The webinar will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

Online Workshop: How to Track Restricted Grants in QuickBooks
Wouldn't it be great if at any point during a grant’s life cycle you could simply push a button and see exactly how much and to which categories the grant dollars have been spent? Considered the country’s foremost expert in using QuickBooks for nonprofits, Gregg S. Bossen, CPA, will demonstrate how to easily and accurately track restricted grants in QuickBooks. Participants will learn how to set up a restricted grant, enter the grant budget, mark checks and bills as being paid out of the grant, point payroll to the grant, and finally create a memorized report to see how the dollars have been spent and compare the results to the grant budget. Gregg will be working in QuickBooks throughout the webinar. No power point slides here! There will also be plenty of time for questions. And one more thing: Gregg is really entertaining! The webinar will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

The Power of 3 - by Alice Ruhnke
Does it feel like everyone else is winning grant awards? These three webinars were designed to systematically help your nonprofit organization develop its capacity to write successful grants. The first webinar, Is Your Organization Grant Ready? will help you identify your readiness to be competitive in the grant application process and provide suggestions to increase areas that need additional development. The second webinar, Grant Writing 101, will teach you how to use a comprehensive Program Planning Framework to develop and write strong, impactful, and coherent applications. The third webinar, Logic Models: More Than Just Extra Work! will help you develop logic models to measure the change your programs have on participants. These webinars can be taken together to methodically build your organization’s capacity to write successful grants or as stand-alone learning opportunities. Executive directors, program managers, and grantwriters from a broad range of human service organizations will benefit from these 90-minute presentations. The first webinar will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019.


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Editor: Diana Holder
Contributing Writer: Ashlyn Simmons

International Funding Opportunities
Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Projects Funded
Support for Education Programs Promoting Compassion
Grant Aims to Ensure the Safety of Central American Migrants
Fellowship Addresses Economic Inequality
Funding Available for Lion, Leopard, and Cheetah Conservation Projects
Artificial Intelligence Projects Supported
Awards Recognize Innovations in Education
Prize Honors European Youth Projects

Canadian Funding Opportunities
Funds to Redesign Classrooms in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
Canadian Museums and Heritage Organizations Supported
Grants Promote the Arts in Manitoba Communities
Support for Environmental Field Trips in British Columbia

Federal Funding
Funding Bolsters Good Governance in Central America
Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Initiatives Supported

Canadian Government Funding
Support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Artists and Arts Organizations
Grants Address Sexual Harassment in the Workplace