GrantStation Insider: June 2, 2022

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Special Funding Opportunities
Opportunities related to specific current issues

Current funding opportunities for COVID-19 and Ukraine are available to the public on our website.

National Funding
Opportunities throughout the U.S.

Support for Safe Boating Efforts
BoatU.S. Foundation: Grassroots Grants Program
The goal of the BoatU.S. Foundation is to be a leader in boating safety and environmental education and outreach, with the purpose of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of the nation's waterways, and keeping boating a safe, accessible, and enjoyable pastime. The Foundation's Grassroots Grants Program supports local, regional, and national nonprofit organizations, as well as boating clubs, environmental organizations, and student groups, that develop innovative projects to promote safe and clean boating. Past topics have ranged from PSAs on the effects of boating under the influence to hands-on education about the effects of marine debris. Grants of up to $10,000 are provided. Letters of intent may be submitted throughout the year. Online application guidelines are available on the Foundation's website.

Equipment Funds for Free Health Clinics
American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation: Family Medicine Cares USA
Family Medicine Cares USA, a humanitarian initiative of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) Foundation, helps free health clinics care for the uninsured in areas of need across the United States. The AAFP Foundation does not directly start and maintain free clinics but collaborates with the nonprofit organization National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and its Volunteers in Medicine Program. New clinics can apply for up to $25,000 for the purchase of durable sustainable equipment and instruments necessary for diagnosis and treatment related to primary care. New clinics must have opened or will open within six months of the application deadline date, have received or are in the process of receiving the NAFC Seal of Excellence, and have an AAFP member who maintains active, ongoing involvement with patient care at the clinic. If there are leftover funds, existing clinic grants of up to $10,000 are available. Applications are accepted from January 15 until July 15, 7pm (CDT), annually. Guidelines and application details for Family Medicine Cares USA are available on the AAFP Foundation's website.

Grants Promote Social Justice Through Impact Litigation
Impact Fund
The Impact Fund is dedicated to assisting nonprofit organizations, private attorneys, and small law firms who seek to advance social justice using impact litigation in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice, or poverty law throughout the United States. The Fund offers support in the following sectors: The Social Justice sector provides grants and legal support to assist in human and civil rights cases. The Economic Justice sector focuses on cases fighting for economic justice, from worker's rights to consumer protection for vulnerable populations. The Environmental Justice sector funds impact litigation for environmental justice, with a focus on marginalized communities. The remaining letter of inquiry deadlines for 2022 are July 19 and October 11. Visit the Fund's website to learn more about the grant guidelines and application process.

Youth Running Programs Supported
Road Runners Club of America: Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund
The Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) is dedicated to supporting the growth of grassroots running clubs, training programs, and running events while promoting the common interests of runners throughout the United States. The Kids Run the Nation Grant Fund, an initiative of the RRCA, supports nonprofit organizations and schools in the U.S. that are interested in implementing or currently have a youth running program. Grants of $500 to $1,000 are provided to running clubs and other nonprofit organizations such as parent booster clubs, PTAs, etc. Elementary and middle schools that provide organized after-school running programs are also eligible to apply. Since the goal of the grant program is to have kids running at least once a week for multiple weeks, funded programs should offer more than just one-time events. The grant application deadline is August 1, 2022. Online application information is available on the RRCA website.

Regional Funding
Opportunities for specific geographic areas

Funds for Healthy Living Initiatives in Mississippi
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation
The mission of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is to improve the health and wellness of all Mississippians. The Foundation's grantmaking focus is on healthy eating and exercise programs, with measurable outcomes demonstrating improvement in the health of Mississippians. The Foundation provides support for health and wellness efforts offered by nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, colleges and universities, and municipalities throughout the state. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. Information on the guidelines and the application procedure is available on the Foundation's website.

Grants Address Educational Inequities in Minnesota
Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children
The Ciresi Walburn Foundation for Children is dedicated to promoting education and equitable opportunities for all of Minnesota's children and youth. The Foundation provides Annual Grants to nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, and K-12 schools that support children and families throughout the state. The Foundation's focus is on funding efforts to eliminate inequities in the educational system, including early learning programs, education policy and advocacy, programs that support educators, high performing K-12 schools, and wrap-around programs focused on children and families in high-needs neighborhoods. The letter of inquiry window will open on June 22 and close on July 15, 2022; invited full proposals will be due September 16, 2022. Visit the Foundation's website for details about the grant priorities and online application process.

Staff Training Support for East Coast Organizations
TD Charitable Foundation: Non-Profit Training Resource Fund
The Non-Profit Training Resource Fund, an initiative of the TD Charitable Foundation, provides grants to charitable organizations for employees to attend approved classes and courses that will enhance job performance. Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to organizations within the TD Bank market area on the East Coast that offer services like job training, arts programs, and housing assistance to low- to moderate-income people and communities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed monthly. Visit the TD Bank website to review the Fund guidelines.

Funds for Youth, Arts, and Social Programs in Alaska
Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation
The Richard L. and Diane M. Block Foundation is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life of Alaska's people. The Foundation's grantmaking focus is on the following: the young who will lead and power the state's future, the cultural organizations that inspire the community intellectually and artistically, and the social service organizations that lift up the poor so they may permanently and independently share in Alaska's bounty. Applying social service agencies should demonstrate that they will address the causes of the needs they are serving and are making efforts to fix the underlying problem. Applications for the final funding cycle of 2022 will be accepted from July 1 through August 1. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the funding guidelines and application procedure.

Federal Funding
Opportunities from the U.S. government

Arts Projects Supported
National Endowment for the Arts
The Grants for Arts Projects program supports public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art across the nation, the creation of art, learning in the arts at all stages of life, and the integration of the arts into the fabric of community life. The program funds arts projects in the following disciplines: artist communities, arts education, dance, design, folk and traditional arts, literary arts, local arts agencies, media arts, museums, music, musical theater, opera, presenting and multidisciplinary arts, theater, and visual arts. Applications are due to grants.gov by July 7, 2022. The deadline for submittals to the NEA applicant portal is July 19, 2022.

Program Helps Create Jobs for Low-Income Individuals
Department of Health and Human Services
The Community Economic Development Projects program supports well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low incomes. The program funds projects that address the personal and community barriers that must be overcome for individuals with low incomes to become self-sufficient. Funds can also be used for costs associated with business startup or expansion activities, provided that the expenditures result in the creation of positions that can be filled with individuals with low incomes. Eligible efforts may also include the re-creation or restoration of full-time, full-year positions that were lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The application deadline is July 11, 2022.

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We're Here to Clear the Air on What Trust-Based Philanthropy Is and What It Isn't
There has been a lot of debate around the issue of trust-based philanthropy. A recent article published in Alliance magazine attempts to provide clarity. Written by grantmakers and co-founders of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project, the article "We're Here to Clear the Air on What Trust-Based Philanthropy Is and What It Isn't" defines the different aspects of trust-based philanthropy and argues that this approach works as a strategy to address unequal power dynamics between grantmakers and nonprofits.

Upcoming Online Education Trainings
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FREE: Tour of the GrantStation Website
Curious to know exactly what resources are at your fingertips when you enter the GrantStation website? Join Jeremy Smith, Director of Communications Technology, and Kerry Glauser, Research Specialist, for a quick tour of the GrantStation website. Jeremy will demonstrate all of the GrantStation features including how to best use the searchable databases of private funders, how to navigate government funding sources, and how to set up and use your personal dashboard. This quick overview is a great way for current Members to ensure that they are getting the most out of their Membership, and for potential Members to see GrantStation in action! The webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

Building a Grantseeking Calendar for 2022-2023
Developing a strategic approach for each project or program (even general operating expenses) that needs funding will, simply put, result in a higher rate of success. Join GrantStation's CEO, Cynthia Adams, in this information-packed training focused on a step-by-step process to help you develop your grantseeking calendar for 2022-23. With so many unknowns when it comes to fundraising, having a strong grantseeking plan in place is essential to keeping your organization financially healthy. Our learning objectives for this training are to identify tools and resources to help build a solid grantseeking program, develop a grants research process that is both consistent and efficient, consider different strategic approaches to funding each program or project, and develop a plan of action in order to secure the funds needed. If you are concerned about your fundraising plan for the coming year to 18 months, consider developing a solid, grantseeking approach that will provide reliable income for the foreseeable future. The webinar will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

Writing Federal Grant Proposals
The federal government is increasingly interested in funding the important work done by community and faith-based groups throughout the country. Every year the government releases millions of dollars to help nonprofit organizations serve their communities. During this webinar, Alice Ruhnke will talk about how to identify federal grant opportunities, and she'll outline the major elements of grant applications required by most federal agencies. Resources to help your organization through the government grantseeking process will also be discussed. The webinar will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

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