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Faith-based Campaigns Should Emphasize Outreach, Partnering

Grant seekers in search of support from faith-based funders should emphasize outreach and connection with the community rather than use high-pressure secular approaches that depend on direct mail campaigns or multiple -- often duplicated -- appeals, a faith-based fundraising expert tells us. Wes Wi...

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$6M Grants Boost Student Participation in Healthy School Meals

An Agriculture Dept. grants program is helping strong farm-to-school programs increase the number of students purchasing school breakfast and lunch, improve consumption of healthier foods at school and reduce plate waste. Preliminary Farm to School Census data for school year 2013-2014 indicate sch...

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Schools Can Win 'Blue Ribbon' Recognition

Funder: Education Dept. (DoEd); Program: "Blue Ribbon" Schools Program: Eligibility: K-12 public and private schools; Funding: National recognition; Deadlines: TBA, the next round is to open Sept.1; last year's deadline was Nov. 21 (public schools) and Dec. 12 (private schools). Summary: The progra...

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Nonprofits Can Track Grants with CYF Deadline Calendar

We are now entering the grants season when both federal agencies and private funders are busy releasing grant solicitations. CYF readers should make sure they are taking advantage of a key feature of the online service -- the Grant Deadline Calendar. "This is a one-of-a-kind tool that allows n...

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(AT-RISK YOUTH) Bill Would Better Coordinate Drop-Out Services

 Lawmakers introduce a bill that would better coordinate existing initiatives to improve services for at-risk youth who have dropped out of high school so they can attain a diploma, a credential and a lifelong career. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Rep. Dale Kildee (D-MI) introduced the Reeng...

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(HEALTH) MAC AIDS Fund Provides Grants for Youth, Housing

Private Funder: MAC AIDS Fund; Opportunity: 2011 U.S. Community Grants Program; Funding Focus: Programs providing support to those suffering from HIV/AIDS; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $50,000 each; Deadline: Sept. 9. Summary:The MAC AIDS Fund supports nonprof...

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(HOMELESSNESS) Lennar Foundation Offers Community Grants

Private Funder: Lennar Foundation; Opportunity: Giving Back to our Community Grants; Funding Focus: Homelessness and housing; Geographic Focus: Geographic limits vary, so check the website; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Up to $50,000; Deadline: Rolling. Summary: The Lennar Foundation, giving ar...

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(REGIONAL FUNDING) Palmer Foundation Makes Youth Grants (Multi-state)

Private Funder: Palmer Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 program grants; Funding Focus: Education and youth; Geographic Focus: Mid-western and Mid-Atlantic states; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Varies; Deadline: Rolling. Summary: The Palmer Foundation believes in honest, open communication, creativ...

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(CYF EXCLUSIVE) DoEd to Launch $400M Teacher Incentive Grants

The Education Dept. (DoEd) is preparing to launch this week the $400 million Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF) FY 2011 competition that encourages performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools. The Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is to be out at the end of April...

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(SAFETY) CarMax Foundation Promotes Child-Auto Safety

Private Funder: CarMax Foundation; Opportunity: 2011 CarMax Nat'l Funding Program; Funding Focus: Public safety; Geographic Focus: National; Eligibility: Nonprofits; Funding: Varies; Deadline: May 15. Summary: The CarMax Foundation promotes automobile passenger safety awareness and seeks to improve...

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