Creativity and Aging Grants

Creativity and Aging in AmericaFiscal Year 2009 New guidelines for grants on Creativity and Aging in America target projects that actively engage older Americans in ongoing programming in the disciplines of literature and/ or music. Through this initiative, the Arts Endowment will support exemplary projects and partnerships that employ professional artists and involve older adults as creators. The application deadline is May 23, 2008. Approximately fifteen grants will be awarded in the amount of $15,000 or $25,000, and require a one-to-one match. Applications must be submitted via grants.gov for project support that would begin after January 1, 2009. Projects, regardless of the size or type of applicant organization, should be of national or regional significance, serve as models for the field, or provide an unusual or especially valuable contribution because of location in an area where programming involving older adults is underrepresented. Projects may include but are not limited to:- Activities that involve older adults in choruses, instrumental groups, and/or creative writing projects.- Intergenerational programs including mentorship programs between older adult artists and students. - The expansion of arts education beyond kindergarten through grade 12 to include lifelong learning in the arts for older adults in the disciplines of literature and/or music.- Technical assistance, including Web-based resources, to assist with quality arts programming in literature and/or music for, by, and with older adults. Projects must:- Be limited to the disciplines of literature and/or music. - Focus on the involvement of older adults in the art form(s).- Employ professional artists. - Be planned and implemented in cooperation with the target population including local organizations that address aging-related issues.- Engage older adults as resources such as artists, program planners, or trainers.- Be fully accessible to individuals with various disabilities. Organizations are limited to one Creativity and Aging application per year. An application in response to this announcement does not preclude an organization from applying under other Arts Endowment funding opportunities including Grants for Arts Projects. Information on Creativity and Aging grants and application instructions and forms are available in the Literature and Music Funding Opportunities section of the NEA’s website. http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/CreativityAging.html **
National Endowment for the Arts website: http://www.arts.gov/ ** Please note registration information regarding grants.gov, the federal government’s online application system.

Free Grant Writing training in NJ! US HUD

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Proudly Announces:

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You will receive personal instruction on how to become more competitive for federal grant funds, securing a 501c3, and the organizational structure necessary to secure government funds. The information will prepare you to apply for public funds and also corporate and foundation sources! Workbooks and Certificates of Completion will be provided.

Two-Day Workshop Topics Will Include:

grant proposal writing Techniques How to access government funds

Funding Resources available to Nonprofits COMMON FACTORS FOR AWARD

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS WORKING WITH local governments

ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT coalition AND CAPACITY building

May 6, 2008, 9am – 4pm – Organizational Development
May 7, 2008, 9am-4pm – How to Write a Grant Proposal
Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy of Rutgers University
33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ
Forum Room (1st Floor)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

SPACE IS LIMITED-REGISTER TODAY:
ON LINE AT:
http://www.hud.gov/event_registration/index_2.cfm?eventID=900
(Parking in the area is limited, and is not available at the Bloustein School building, so we encourage use of public transportation—the nearby New Brunswick train station has New Jersey Transit (Northeast Corridor) and Amtrak connections.)

For Directions to the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, go to http://policy.rutgers.edu/school/mapdirections.pdf

IT Grant: Perl Foundation

The Perl Foundation is looking at giving some grants ranging from $500 to $3000 in May 2008.

http://use.perl.org/articles/08/04/03/2019221.shtml

Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcast on April 16th

Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcast on April 16th
The following is from an email sent by Grants.gov on 4/2/08:
Please join us for the next Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcast on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. This meeting will be a webcast only and registration is NOT required.
The Stakeholder Webcast will include the following topics:
Applicant Hot Topics
Update on the Adobe Transition
System Enhancements
New Form Information

http://orspa.blogspot.com/2008/04/grantsgov-stakeholder-webcast-on-april_02.html

Free Grant VideoSeminar: Meeting Deadlines without Sinking into the Ground Wailing “I'm Melting”

FYI-
Free seminar by grantschampion. See below.
-The Grantadvocate

Feeling stressed out by all the deadlines looming in front of you? Wishing you had 15 more hours in each day? Me too. That's why I've arranged to interview Jocelyn Jacks Kahn in April. Jocelyn is a wonderful gentle soul who helps people to get centered and destress when while they are under pressure. Sounds like us, eh?
VideoSeminar: Meeting Deadlines without Sinking into the Ground Wailing “I'm Melting” on April 9, 2008Compliments of Grants Champion For more information please visit http://www.grantschampion.com/FreePublicVideoSeminar.htm

During the 1 hour interview Jocelyn will:explain how our body responds to stress; offer several simple, easy exercises that we can do at our desks to alleviate feelings of overwhelm when they appear. Jane Hexter, GPCGrants ChampionA Division of Grantomatics LLCP.O. Box 764Trumansburg, NY 14886607-387-3412http://www.grantschampion.com/http://www.grantomatics.com/

Guide to Resources for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Other Organizations

Guide to Resources for Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and Other Organizations
of Civil Society


http://lnweb18.worldbank.org/ESSD/sdvext.nsf/64ByDocName/ResourcesforMobilizingFunding-English/$FILE/GuidetoResources2003.pdf

CCF Funding not renewed for 2008

FY 2008 CCF Funding
For the 2008 grant cycle, Congress did not provide funding for new Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) grant awards. Unfortunately, this means that there will be no funding opportunities for the CCF Demonstration program, the CCF Targeted Capacity Building program, or the CCF Communities Empowering Youth program this year. Funding for future grant cycles will be determined, as always, by future congressional appropriations.
If you are interested, you may be able to apply for a subaward from one of the current CCF intermediaries. Please view the map of current CCF intermediaries to see if an intermediary project is serving your area. You may also subscribe to our newsletter for information about other funding opportunities, or visit the HHS Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Web site.

Federal Faith Based Funding Workshop in Philly March 19-20

March 19-20 US Dept. of Justice: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Navigating the Future: Accessing and Sustaining Resources for Community and Faith-Based Organizations, Philadelphia, PA
Participants will learn, among other things: how to apply for government funding; how to attract private funding; how to manage financial growth; and how to manage and plan for organizational growth.
To register for the conference and for more information, please go to: www.sei2003.com/ojjdp or contact Donni LeBoeuf, Special Assistant to the Administrator, OJJDP, at (202) 307-5911 or donni.leboeuf@usdoj.gov.

Foundation Trend Tracker

New Trend Tracker Provides Free, Easy Analysis of Foundation Data Trend Tracker, the Foundation Center's free new online search tool, offers immediate, interactive access to the Center's historical financial data on U.S. grantmakers. For the first time, anyone with an interest in philanthropy can tap our database to quickly and easily create statistical reports on the fiscal data of the nation's top 20,000 foundations. Users can review an individual grantmaker's fiscal data or compare up to five foundations and create easy-to-read charts, line graphs, or tables displaying historical assets, gifts received, expenditures, or giving information. Use Trend Tracker to increase your understanding of foundations' giving over time.

History and growth of grants and funding to Faith-Based Organizations

Click on the link below and access the US Government review of 130 competitive programs and 28 program areas in 7 federal agencies. It outlines the $2.15 billion in funding received by Faith-Based Organizations and includes details including:
History and growth of grants and funding to Faith-Based Organizations
Documentation on the continued increase of funding to Faith Based Organizations

180 KB download

Requires Adobe Reader

http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/final_report_2005.pdf

www.fedspending.org

Did you know that you can easily see how federal assistance/grant dollars are allocated by state? Check out http://www.fedspending.org. The website has a searchable listing of federal government expenditures. It uses information from the government database.

Note: This week they had to update their database because they were notified that apx. 30,000 individual social security numbers were posted on this site.

Here is an example of some information I pulled up for New Jersey:

Fiscal Year: 2006 1Q * Federal dollars: $18,363,678,244
The amount for this search is 3.1% of total Federal dollars for the fiscal year.This state is ranked 7 among states for this year.Total number of recipients: 1,216
Total number of transactions: 4,413

Top 5 Known Congressional Districts where Recipients are Located
New Jersey 2 (Frank A. LoBiondo)
$3,603,352,407
New Jersey 11 (Rodney P. Frelinghuysen)
$591,867,878
New Jersey 5 (Scott Garrett)
$151,283,780
New York 13 (Vito Fossella)
$174,841

Top 10 Recipients
Multiple recipients - New Jersey
$17,145,333,088
NEW JERSEY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
$195,976,721
NEW JERSEY DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES
$151,675,406
NEW JERSEY DIV OF PUBLIC WELFARE
$111,822,782
NEW JERSEY DEPT OF AGRICULTURE MERCER
$72,770,191
NEW JERSEY DEPT OF LABOR
$67,948,293
NEW JERSEY DEPT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES
$57,261,621
RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
$56,483,835
NJDCA
$30,147,275
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
$21,085,785

Recipient Type
Individuals
$15,922,873,316
Government
$2,205,869,271
Higher Education
$134,980,286
For Profits
$60,917,661
Nonprofits
$36,770,142
Other
$2,267,568

Top 5 Programs
83.100: FLOOD INSURANCE
$7,897,507,400
96.002: Social Security_Retirement Insurance
$2,870,355,608
93.773: Medicare_Hospital Insurance
$1,461,165,575
93.774: Medicare_Supplementary Medical Insurance
$1,340,840,488
93.778: Medical Assistance Program
$1,171,391,966

Top 5 Agencies Providing Assistance
DHS - Federal Emergency Management Agency
$7,910,673,064
Social Security Administration
$4,419,966,461
HHS - Health Care Financing Admin. (was Medicare and Medicaid Serv.)
$4,008,636,378
HUD - Federal Housing Commissioner
$490,122,748
HHS - Secy. of Health and Human Services
$288,613,651

Assistance Type
Insurance
$7,898,144,372
Direct Payments (both specified and unrestricted)
$7,672,805,469
Grants and Cooperative Agreements
$2,202,978,513
Loans (both direct and guaranteed)
$589,749,890
Other
$0

Trend
2000
$52,904,285,913
2001
$59,151,607,317
2002
$66,560,452,372
2003
$72,207,720,577
2004
$71,072,381,270
2005
$71,723,342,050
2006 1Q *
$18,363,678,244*Note: FY 2006 only includes first quarter.


http://www.fedspending.org/faads/faads.php?principal_place_state_code=34&sortby=u&detail=-1&datype=T&reptype=p&database=faads&fiscal_year=2006&submit=GO

Mattel Grant -For NonProfits Serving Children in Need

) Mattel Offers Grants for Programs Serving Children in Need Deadline: June 15, 2007 Mattel ( http://www.mattel.com/ ) and the Mattel Children's Foundation have announced the third year of the company's Domestic Grantmaking Program. Through the program, U.S. charitable organi- zations that can demonstrate they directly serve children in need may be eligible for one-year grants of $5,000 to $20,000 each. Funds may be applied to programs or general operating costs. To be eligible, applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) tax- exempt status. If an organization is a project under a fiscal sponsor, that sponsor must have a valid tax-exempt status. Organizations must serve children in communities within the U.S.; have a mission that focuses on the direct service of children up to the age of 12; be able to demonstrate creative and/or inno- vative methods to address locally defined need directly impacting children; have an annual operating budget of less than $1 million; and not be affiliated in any way with a national organization, regardless of whether funds are received from the national entity.

Applicant organizations or programs must align with Mattel's philanthropic priorities: 1) Learning, increasing access to education for underserved children, and in particular innovative strategies designed to promote and address literacy; 2) Health, supporting the physical health and well-being of children, with particular emphasis on promoting healthy, active lifestyles; and 3) Girl Empowerment, promoting self-esteem in young girls up to the age of 12.

Two types of grants will be considered:
1) program-specific grants for the launch of new programs or the expansion of existing programs; and
2) core operating support.

Visit the Mattel Web site for program guidelines, an eligibility quiz, and an online application form. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10006752/mattel

Seed Grant for Northeast Nonprofits

Intermediary Support for Organizing Communities Supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
CTAC administers the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's small grants program primarily in the northeast region. CTAC provides seed grants and on-site technical assistance to neighborhood and community-based organizations in low-income communities to build organizational and leadership capacity.
Most seed grants are awarded to groups in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. The maximum size of seed grants is $15,000 each. http://ctacusa.com/mott.html

Library Grants for Health Project

Public Library Health Outreach Grant
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Skin DeepProject "is a two-year venture featuring an ambitious outreach and educationprogram aimed at students, their teachers and the general public. As part ofthe project, AAAS will award up to 14 sub-grants to public libraries to dohealth outreach during 2006 in conjunction with the upcoming publication,Human Skin: The Science Inside.
In addition to supplying libraries with copies of the book and freeskin-related giveaways, AAAS will provide up to $500 for programmaticsupport. It is recommended that libraries that wish to apply for thesegrants consider partnering with local health and community-basedorganizations." http://www.healthlit.org/skindeep.htm

Also, see the web site on the Skin Deep project athttp://www.sciencenetlinks.com/skindeep/

McKnight Foundation nonprofit management toolkit

ON THE WEB: McKnight Foundation

Redesigned in 2005, the McKnight Web site features a nonprofit
management toolkit and an online version of the foundation's
quarterly magazine, Closer Look.

To read the complete profile, visit:
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/ontheweb/otw.jhtml?id=166900023

Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG) for Undergraduates

The law created a new student aid grant program called the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG). Congress has provided funding and the grants are available for the 2007-2008 award year. First-year undergraduate students will be eligible to receive up to $750. Second-year undergraduate students will be eligible to receive up to $1,300. The ACG eligibility criteria are listed below:

To be eligible for an ACG each academic year, a student must:

Be a U.S. citizen;
Be Federal Pell Grant eligible;
Be enrolled full-time in a degree program;
Be enrolled in the first or second academic year of his or her program of study at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution;
Have completed a rigorous secondary school program of study (after January 1, 2006, if a first-year student, and after January 1, 2005, if a second year student);
If a first-year student, not have been previously enrolled in an undergraduate program; and
If a second-year student, have at least a cumulative 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for the first academic year.

If you have not filed a FAFSA or Renewal FAFSA, at the time that you complete your application, FAFSA on the Web will predetermine if you are eligible to answer the ACG questions.

If you have submitted a paper FAFSA and have received your Student Aid Report (SAR) indicating that you may be eligible to answer the ACG questions, please call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4FED-AID.

You may also contact the financial aid office at your school for assistance regarding ACG.

White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Grants Catalog

http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/fbci/GrantCatalog2005.pdf
White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Grants Catalog.
The 86-page Grants Catalog lists over 170 programs organized into general categories ranging from programs for elders and the homeless to those that serve at-risk youth and people making the transition from welfare to work.

National Center for State Courts Funding Guide and Newsletter

Grant Solicitation and Alternative Funding SourcesResource Guide

Note: CourTopics features many recent original NCSC reports and publications. In addition, works on judicial administration accumulated since NCSC's inception in 1971 have been digitized to preserve their historic value. Links to online volumes related to this topic are listed below. Call numbers are also provided for non-digitized publications, which may be borrowed from the NCSC Library
www.ncsconline.org/Newsletters/NCSC_newsletters.htm

Federal Grant Conferences

White House Conferences onFaith-Based and Community Initiatives
http://www.dtiassociates.com/fbci/
The White House is hosting a series of regional conferences to support the work of effective social service organizations.
The conferences provide participants with a general overview of the Faith-Based and Community Initiative, information about the government grants process and available funding opportunities, and an overview of the legal responsibilities that come with the receipt of Federal funds. The events also offer grant writing tutorials for select Federal grant programs.
These conferences are geared towards faith-based and community organizations that have no history of applying for government grants, as well as those that have applied, but have not yet been successful.
Each event will also provide an opportunity to inform State and local officials about equal treatment regulations and other central elements of the Faith-Based and Community Initiative. The conferences are supported by the Departments of Justice, Agriculture, Labor, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Education, Commerce, Veterans Affairs, and Homeland Security, the Small Business Administration, and the Agency for International Development

Article: 5 Simple Ways to Open Your Blog Post With A Bang

http://www.copyblogger.com/5-simple-ways-to-open-your-blog-post-with-a-bang/

Good article for people getting started in the blog world.

-Grant Advocate

Philanthrophy Journal: Free Newsletter

http://www.npxpress.com/index.cfm Philanthrophy Journal is an online source of nonprofit news and information, and it’s free. With over 15 years’ experience reporting on charities, foundations, corporate giving, fundraising and volunteering, this news team keeps you informed and connected.

IYD- Institute of Youth Development

Great free newsletter for grant writers interested in youth development.

-Grant Advocate


the INSTITUTE for YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CCF E-NEWSLETTER September 11, 2006Volume II, Edition 18
The CCF e-Newsletter, provided free by the Institute for Youth Development, offers information on events of interest, non-federal funding opportunities, and resources and publications of interest to our clients. Keep in mind that mention here is not an endorsement or recommendation on the part of IYD, its staff or employees. Opinions, findings, or recommendations in resources do not necessarily reflect the views of IYD, and IYD does not assume responsibility for errors. To subscribe or unsubscribe, e-mail mailto:lmontgomery@youthdevelopment.org Submit questions using the IYD Technical Assistance Email Form

Grant Advocate: Top Picks for 9.10.06

grantadvocate: Pepsi Foundation supports Family Health grant at UF

http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2006/09/nggrant.html National Geographic Launches Annual $50,000 Grant For Photography

http://homebizwomen.com/grant-woman.html Grant Woman provides free information and education on finding and applying for grants for woman entrepreneurs.

http://www.news.appstate.edu/2006/08/21/new-program-will-help-faculty-members-hone-grant-writing-skills/ A grant to help faculty hone their grant-writing skills.

http://www.grantstation.com/an interactive website that allows grantseekers to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects, and mentors you through the grantseeking process. Some things are free, but to get full access you have to become a member. It costs you $189 for a quarterly membership, or $599 for an annual membership.

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/27491.html Article for professors intersted in writing grants

http://discoveryeducation.typepad.com/socalifornia/2006/08/show_me_the_edu.html
Discovery Education Network

http://blog.grantwrangler.com/ tips for teachers about grants, technology, conferences, and other resources.

CDBG overhaul

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http://www.knowledgeplex.org/news/180814.html
Interesting Article on COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM OVERHAUL

Pepsi Foundation supports Family Health grant at UF

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Every now and then, I will post links to interesting examples of grant proposals.

The Grant Advocate's Pick of the Day goes to my alma mater....

http://news.ufl.edu/2006/08/29/pepsico-grant/ $1.1 Million PepsiCo Foundation grant supports family health self-empowerment project at the University of Florida

I am happy to see that this grant includes funding for the creation of DVD's for national distribution. This could be a nice feature for parent education programs.

Grant Advocate

Welcome to the Grant Advocate Resource Center

Hello-

Welcome to the Grant Advocate Resource Center blog.

This blog will serve as a compliment to websites sponsored by the National Educational Network, Inc.

www.grantadvocate.com Our website features a collection of links for non-profit jobs, available grants, grant management, scholarships and fellowships, non-profit resources, grant writing and research tips, grantmaker tips, fundraising tips, etc.

www.neni.us National Educational Network, Inc. (NENI)

Feel free to suggest grant resource tools and non-profit tools.


Dana Wilson
President of NENI and the creator of the Grant Advocate
dwilson@neni.us