GrantStation International Insider - July 2017

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International Funding Opportunities

Funding Targets Middle Eastern Countries and Culture
The Violet Jabara Charitable Trust
The mission of the Violet Jabara Charitable Trust is two-fold: to help improve the lives of the people in developing countries of the Middle East and to foster greater understanding of Middle Eastern culture in the United States. The Trust makes grants to nonprofit organizations that work in developing countries in the Middle East—Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Palestine (Occupied Territories), Yemen, Egypt, and North Africa. Countries further afield (such as the Gulf countries, Sudan, or Afghanistan) may also be considered. Funding supports innovative ideas in the fields of international economic development, as well as all aspects of reproductive health and women’s welfare. In addition, the Trust makes grants to American organizations which promote deeper understanding of Middle East issues and culture in the United States. General operating and project grants are provided. Letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the funding guidelines and learn more about the Foundation’s areas of interest.

Awards Honor Journalists Committed to Freedom of the Press
Free Press Awards
The Free Press Awards, an initiative of Free Press Unlimited, recognize journalists who have a strong commitment to press freedom and independent information. Awards are made in the following categories: The Newcomer of the Year award recognizes talented new journalists who have shown extraordinary dedication to journalism as a means to hold those in power accountable and to serve as a watchdog in the public interest. The Most Resilient Journalist award is presented to a journalist who has demonstrated extraordinary strength of character, courage, and perseverance in reporting the news. Nominees in this category produce their work in the face of government oppression, political pressure, intimidation, physical violence, and other obstacles, and are generally highly-regarded journalists who are willing to risk their life or their freedom in order to keep the public informed. Winners in both categories will receive an expenses-paid trip to the awards ceremony in The Hague. In addition, the Newcomer of the Year winner will receive a media scholarship, and the Most Resilient Journalist winner will receive a cash prize of €15,000. Entries from any country or region will be considered. Nominations must be submitted by August 1, 2017. Online nomination forms are available on the Free Press Unlimited website.

Women-Led Environmental Justice Groups Supported
FRIDA: Climate and Environmental Justice Special Grants
FRIDA works with young feminist activists to build a more a just, sustainable world. FRIDA has issued a call for proposals entitled Climate and Environmental Justice Special Grants, with the aim of ensuring that young feminists and young women are supported in continuing to play an active role in the global transition towards justice and sustainability. Grants of up to $5,000 will be provided to groups founded or led by young women or trans youth (under 30 years of age) who are committed to all of the following: 1) advancing and defending women’s rights from a feminist perspective; 2) improving the lives of young women/trans youth at local, national, regional, or international levels; and 3) working towards climate or environmental justice. Groups based in selected countries in the Global South that were founded in the past six years and have budgets under $25,000 are eligible to apply. Applications must be received by July 23, 2017. Visit FRIDA’s website to review the call for proposals, which includes a list of eligible countries.

Funds for Charitable Initiatives in Company Communities
Agrium Community Investment Program
The Agrium Community Investment Program aims to support and enhance company communities. Agrium's Local Community Investment Program funds charities and initiatives in the communities where the company operates. Agrium's Global Community Investment Program supports charities or projects that are broader in scope, affecting multiple Agrium communities, often with a national impact. Areas of interest consist of youth and education; the environment; civic events, arts, and culture; and health and wellness. Communities with company facilities include locations in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Romania, the United States, and Uruguay. Registered nonprofit and charitable organizations are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Visit Agrium’s website to download the funding guidelines and access the online application form.

Support for Female Entrepreneurs in Africa
Y-HER Accelerator Program
The Y-HER Accelerator Program aims to support the 15 most ambitious, game-changing, female-led impact ventures in Africa. The Program supports female-led businesses that are making a difference in the lives of the women and girls in their community by improving education, health, and housing or creating good jobs. The Program is open to early stage enterprises (two years old or under). Winners participate in a week-long entrepreneurship program and receive mentoring and networking support. A total of $50,000 AUD in prize funding will be provided. Winners also have the potential to qualify for growth support, including ongoing tailored support and grant or investment funding of $10,000 to $50,000 AUD to help participants scale their ventures. The closing date for applications is September 22, 2017. Visit the Y-HER website to learn more about the Program.

Grants Promote Human Rights in the South-Mediterranean Region
Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders
The Euro-Mediterranean Foundation of Support to Human Rights Defenders aims to promote and enhance a human rights culture and the consolidation of democratic civil society within the South-Mediterranean region. The Foundation supports local, national, and regional human rights non-governmental organizations and institutes as well human rights defenders in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Syria, and Palestine. Emergency Interventions grants provide short-term support to human rights defenders in difficulty or at risk as a result of their activities in the region. Standard Interventions grants support capacity building for small human rights organizations, groups, and defenders. Emergency Intervention applications are accepted throughout the year; the deadline to apply for Standard Interventions grants is August 2, 2017. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the guidelines and eligibility criteria.

Award Tackles Global Waste
Green Alley Award
The Green Alley Award is an annual European prize that honors promising business ideas that contribute to building a circular economy and improving the waste and recycling industry as we know it today. The Award is open to any eco-entrepreneur or green start-up who wants to tackle the global waste challenge and is interested in entering the European market. In order to be eligible, applicants must have either 1) a way of raising awareness of recycling and waste challenges, or 2) a product, service, or technology to help avoid, reduce, reuse, recycle, or transform waste, or to revolutionize the management of resources. All Award finalists are invited to the final event in Berlin; the Award winner receives a cash award of 7,000 €, along with a number of services. The deadline to apply is July 25, 2017. Visit the Green Alley website to download the Application Guidelines.

Women's Environmental Achievements Honored
Yves Rocher Foundation: Women of the Earth Award
The Yves Rocher Foundation is committed to preserving biodiversity. The Foundation's Women of the Earth Award (Prix Terre de Femmes) honors women whose actions contribute to the preservation of the plant world and improvement of the environment, while contributing to the well-being of the community. Women in France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Morocco, Russia, Ukraine, Mexico, Turkey, Italy, and Spain who work at a nonprofit organization or social enterprise are eligible to apply. Applicants must have already undertaken actions which have yielded concrete achievements. Three local grants are awarded each year: 1st Prize of 10,000 €, 2nd Prize of 5,000 €, and 3rd Prize of 3,000 €. An additional 10,000 € is awarded for the International Grand Prix. The deadline to apply is September 30, 2017. Visit the French version the Foundation's website to submit an online application.

Canadian Funding Opportunities

Funding Fosters Inclusion and Pluralism in Canada
Inspirit Foundation
The Inspirit Foundation works to promote inclusion and pluralism in Canada, specifically addressing discrimination based on ethnicity, race, and religion. The Foundation offers two types of grants: ChangeUp grants of $10,000 create opportunities for young people aged 18 to 34 to initiate creative solutions-based projects that address issues of discrimination and prejudice in their local communities. Media and Arts Impact Grants, beginning at $20,000, support media and arts initiatives that promote inclusion and pluralism and challenge discrimination and exclusion. Supported projects should address one or both of Inspirit’s current issue areas: Islamophobia and Truth and Reconciliation. Online applications for ChangeUp grants will be accepted from July 10 to September 25, 2017. Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Media and Arts Impact Grants are accepted on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation before submitting an EOI. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the guidelines for both grant programs.

Canadian School Breakfast Programs Supported
Breakfast Club of Canada
Breakfast Club of Canada is dedicated to giving schools and communities the tools they need serve a healthy breakfast every day in an environment that fosters children’s self-esteem. The Club’s grant program enables schools to establish a new breakfast program or strengthen an existing one by providing the necessary funds, kitchen equipment, training, tools, and food donations. Programs must offer breakfast five days a week and promote healthy eating through positive role modelling and informal nutrition education. Eligible applicants include schools, school boards, registered nonprofit organizations, and community organizations. Applications are accepted year-round. Funding criteria as well as application instructions for each province are available on the Club’s website.

Grants Target Youth Mental Health Initiatives in Nova Scotia
Gordon Foundation for Children and Youth
The Gordon Foundation for Children and Youth aims to improve the mental and emotional well-being of children and youth in Nova Scotia. The Foundation provides grants through the following programs: The Speakers Program sponsors expert speakers on topics relevant to the mental or emotional well-being of children and youth for organizations, conferences, annual meetings, educational institutes, and workshops. Special Projects grants fund projects that reflect and support the mental health and well-being of children and youth. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to individuals, schools, and organizations working with children and youth. The remaining application deadlines for this year are September 30 and December 31, 2017. Visit the Foundation’s website to download the application form for each program.

Jewish and Community Initiatives in Manitoba Funded
Jewish Foundation of Manitoba
The Jewish Foundation of Manitoba works for growth, innovation, and vibrancy in the Jewish and general community in Manitoba. The Foundation offers the following grant programs: Seniors' Transportation Initiative Grants support Jewish agencies providing transportation for seniors. The deadline to submit an application is August 15, 2017. Special Grants are available to individuals for projects that benefit the Jewish community and address social and community issues. Applications for Special Grants must be submitted by September 15, 2017. Women's Endowment Fund Grants support services that directly benefit women in Manitoba. The upcoming deadline to apply for this program is October 15, 2017. Finally, Community Grants support projects benefiting the Jewish community or the general community in Manitoba. The remaining 2017 deadline for Community Grants is December 15. Visit the Foundation’s website to review the guidelines for each program.

U.S. Government Funding Opportunities

Grants Promote Internet Freedom
Department of State
The program entitled Business and Human Rights in the ICT Sector to Advance Internet Freedom supports policy advocacy initiatives to coordinate and amplify existing business and human rights efforts to advance Internet freedom. Supported initiatives should promote the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights among small and medium-sized enterprises. Applications must be submitted by September 25, 2017. 

Funds to Combat Child Trafficking in Peru
USAID
The International Programs to Combat Child Trafficking in Peru initiative supports organizations to work collaboratively in Peru to achieve the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and programs that build more effective and sustainable systems to hold perpetrators of child trafficking criminally accountable; identify child victims and coordinate the provision of comprehensive protective services; and prevent this crime from occurring. Applications must be submitted by August 2, 2017.

Canadian Government Funding Opportunities

Funding Addresses Substance Abuse in Canada
Health Canada
The Substance Use and Addictions Program (SUAP) provides financial support to provinces, territories, non-governmental organizations, and key stakeholders to strengthen responses to drug and substance use issues in Canada. Support is provided for evidence-informed and innovative initiatives across health promotion, prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and rehabilitation, targeting a broad range of licit and illicit substances including opioids, alcohol, cannabis, and prescription drugs. The deadline to submit a letter of intent is August 4, 2017.

Grants Increase Knowledge of Canadian History
Canadian Heritage
The Commemorate Canada program provides funding to initiatives that commemorate and celebrate historical figures, places, events, and accomplishments of national significance. Supported projects must be of national interest and national or multi-regional in scope, include a learning component, enhance the sense of pride and belonging to Canada, and provide opportunities for Canadians to participate in commemorative activities or celebrations. Projects must also engage at least one of the following target groups: youth, Aboriginal people, official languages linguistic minority communities, or ethno-cultural communities. Applications may be submitted at any time; it is recommended to submit the application at least six months before the start of the project.

Partner Depot

Reach Your Target Audience – Increase Attendance, Sales, and Membership!
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We at GrantStation know that Partner Depot advertisements and announcements carry our implied endorsement. Therefore, the Partner Depot Program is limited to current GrantStation Members, partners, and participants in other GrantStation programs to ensure the veracity of the marketing content. To learn more about how Partner Depot can work for you, please contact Jill Cochran.

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.

The Anatomy of a Business Plan for Social Enterprise
If your nonprofit's traditional funding sources are not as reliable as in the past, it might be time to invest in social enterprise to protect your vital programs and services. Many savvy nonprofits have successfully launched an earned income venture and are generating sustainable funds as a result. Is your organization ready to learn more? In this fast-paced webinar, Jean Block, a nonprofit trainer who has guided nearly 100 nonprofits from idea to business plan, will explain what social enterprise is – and isn't – and explore the critical steps required to develop a business plan for social enterprise. Writing a business plan for a social enterprise isn't difficult when it is based on thorough market research and feasibility studies. It's not brain surgery and it's not rocket science! Follow the necessary steps and your organization, too, can find sustainable funding. This webinar will be held Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 2 pm EDT.

How to Craft a Proposal to a Foundation
Proposal writing is the skill most sought after by savvy nonprofit staff members. On the one hand, writing a grant proposal is quite simple and follows a basic formula. However, submitting a proposal may be your only chance to put the case for funding your organization in front of a foundation, so you want to be sure to do it right. In this webinar, Judith Margolin provides invaluable tips on developing a compelling proposal narrative, what your proposal package should include, how to let your funder take the lead, and advice on writing and submission techniques that get your proposal noticed by foundation decision makers. This webinar is intended for the novice proposal writer. The webinar will be held on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 2 pm EDT.

How to Secure Funding from Foundations
Foundations are mysterious institutions to those not familiar with them. In this webinar, Judith Margolin demystifies the process of securing foundation funding. The webinar provides a thorough grounding in what foundations are all about, including how many there are, who runs them, and trends in foundation giving. The focus is on what motivates foundations to give and how you can determine why they might or might not support your organization. Topics include types of foundations and styles of approach, determining your organization's funding needs, finding the best prospect, what makes a winning grant proposal, introducing your agency to a foundation, and proposal submission techniques. The webinar will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 2 pm EDT.

GrantStation Announcements

The Spring 2017 State of Grantseeking Report

Whether you manage a nonprofit organization, an educational institution, or a government agency, there is one truth that is self-evident: there is never enough money to do the good work you feel you need to do. So, we all ask ourselves these questions:

• Who will fund my organization?
• What is a reasonable level of funding to expect for my organization?
• Does my budget, location, or mission affect my organization's ability to be awarded grants?

The free State of Grantseeking™ Report can serve as a valuable benchmark for organizations to review their grantseeking efforts, and will provide leading-edge information months earlier than other annual surveys.

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Editor: Diana Holder
Contributing Writer: Ashlyn Simmons