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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...