Nonprofit Grants

The grants that are in today's notice involve -

1. targeted outreach, supportive services, and benefit application assistance to individuals who are chronically homeless

2. loan repayment programs to attract health professionals to research careers

3. community-based AIDS organizations and cable outlets to partner in joint community outreach efforts

4. nutritional programs in the areas of education, training, and research

5. economic development based on cooperatives.

6. education, enrichment of communities, environment

7. arts and culture; civic and community betterment; education; health and human services; hunger, nutrition and food safety

8. rehabilitation and disability research

9. scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors

10. six teleconferences for potential applicants for a Learn and Serve America School-based grant competition

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Across the country, advocates for victims of domestic violence are joining with government officials, corporations, unions, health care providers, faith-based groups and others to organize DVAM activities that raise public awareness about domestic violence. DVAM activities can be national, statewide or local in scope. They range from national public awareness campaigns with million dollar budgets to local recognition ceremonies that require very little funding. But the goals of most DVAM activities are similar: to raise awareness about the prevalence and cost of domestic violence, the need for prevention and the availability of services for victims of abuse.

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities

Each October, national domestic violence organizations and their allies sponsor Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) activities to raise awareness about domestic abuse at the national level. Government agencies, corporate and business leaders, professional associations, law enforcement agencies, hospitals and others take part in national DVAM activities. The activities include campaigns encouraging domestic violence awareness in health care settings, charity shopping days and national days of recognition.

The following list includes some of the many national DVAM activities planned for this October. Each listing includes contact information. Please note that this list is not comprehensive; it is a sample of the national events that will take place in October.

* Throughout the Month - Liz Claiborne, Inc. has organized a fundraising t-shirt sale. The company plans to donate profits from the sale of limited edition t-shirts to its national domestic violence charity partners, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline and the Family Violence Prevention Fund. The t-shirts, which have the message "love is not abuse," will be available for purchase for $12 through the web site,

www.ivillage.com, or by calling 1-800-499-STOP.

For more information, contact Sharon Isenberg via phone: 212/626-3382, or via email: Sharon_isenberg@liz.com.

* Throughout the Month - The Body Shop (TBS) and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) have organized a phone drive. All TBS stores will be collecting deactivated cell phones throughout October to support NCADV's programs serving battered women and children. For more information contact Rita Smith at NCADV, 303/839-1852, ext. 105, or Kim Burrs at TBS, 650/558-1192, ext. 8579.

* Throughout the Month - The No More Tour, organized by Liz Claiborne, Inc., and Marie Claire Magazine, is a multi-city tour designed to raise awareness about violence against women. The tour features events at local universities, including a film festival showcasing the winning films from the Stop the Violence short film contest. The tour has stops in Atlanta, Georgia; Austin, Texas; Los Angeles, California; New York, New York; and Washington, DC. For more information, contact Sharon Isenberg via phone: 212/626-3382, or via email: Sharon_isenberg@liz.com.

* October 19 through October 25 - Organized by the YWCA of the USA, the YWCA Week Without Violence encourages domestic violence awareness and violence prevention activities including tree plantings, candlelight vigils and community forums. Each day of the public education campaign addresses a different form of violence: Monday, October 20 is "Protecting Our Children," and Wednesday, October 22 is "Confronting Violence Against Women." For more information visit the YWCA's web site, www.ywca.org. A Week without Violence organizer's kit and other resources and tools also are available online.

Several other DVAM events are in development, and future issues of NewsFlash! will update this list. Among them will be the tenth annual Shop 'Til it Stops Day, organized by Marshalls. Details and the date will be included in an upcoming issue of NewsFlash!.

"Reprinted and adapted from 'News Flash' (http://www.fvpf.org/newsflash), an online newsletter of the Family Violence Prevention Fund."

There is additional on domestic violence and rural health with the Rural Assistance Center -

http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/public_health/domesticviolence.php
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FACTS AND FACTORS

Strategic Technology planning course - An organizational effectiveness program to guide nonprofits in mission-driven strategic planning for technology

The course program is designed for foundations, management and technology support providers and associations of nonprofits that want to build the capacity of the groups they serve.

The program blends peer-learning sessions for executives with hands-on support to individual nonprofits in the form of technology team building, consultations and provision of planning tools. Participant organizations and executives share information, problem-solve and strategize together to help craft one another's technology plans. The program is powered by the following components:

· A staff driven planning process
· Continuous learning, planning & action
· Demystification of technology
· Outcome-based planning
· Focus on sustained technology use over the long-term
· Evaluation strategies integrated with planning

Strategic Technology Results

· An understanding of how technology can advance mission

· Detailed and holistic technology assessments

· Less technology stress and more confidence for executives

· Reduced staff resistance to technology

· Better planning, implementation & evaluation of technology

· Action plans with implementation steps and timelines

· Skilled technology teams that take leadership

· Powerful collaborations among groups of nonprofits

· A network of collaborative nonprofit executives

· Foundations and management support providers better able to support nonprofit use of technology

· A stronger local technology support community focused on nonprofit needs

Click on "Course".

This course is FREE. While you venture to this web site, look around for incredible links to more help for technology and your nonprofit organization.

http://strategictechnology.org/
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1. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requests applications for cooperative agreement funding to support projects that provide targeted outreach, supportive services, and benefit application assistance to individuals who are chronically homeless.

Prospective applicants are also asked to submit, preferably by October 16, 2003, a fax, post card, letter, or e-mail of intent. The notice of intent is not required, is not binding, and does not enter into the review process of a subsequent application. The purpose of the notice is to allow SSA staff to estimate the number of technical reviewers needed and to avoid potential conflicts of interest in the review.

SSA is making cooperative agreement funding available to demonstrate methods to improve the quality of assistance that medical and social service providers give to homeless individuals who file claims for Social Security benefits. The projects are shaped by SSA knowledge about effective outreach practices, as well as evaluation data from previous outreach demonstration projects.

Awardees of cooperative agreement funding will be required to provide outreach, supportive services, and benefit application assistance to chronically homeless adults and/or children. The target population for these projects is homeless individuals who are members of underserved groups, which may include people with severe and persistent mental illness, HIV infection, limited English proficiency, multiple and co-occurring disorders, or cognitive impairments, as well as homeless veterans with disabilities.

Applicants may propose to establish presumptive disability screening procedures or prerelease procedures for institutionalized individuals with disabilities. Applicants may also propose to use project funding to improve their capacity to provide representative payment services to beneficiaries, strengthen their ability to assist disability claimants with filing electronic disability applications, or develop an employment intervention.

SSA will train staff of organizations that are awarded funding under this announcement. The focus of the training will be to improve participant knowledge about SSA's requirements for disability case processing. SSA will conduct an evaluation of projects, with a focus on the impact that training has on the quality of assistance provided to disability claimants by the grantee. SSA is particularly interested in achieving outcomes such as reduced processing time, and reduced denials for initial claims from individuals that would be eligible for benefits under SSA's rules.

Public and private organizations, including nonprofit, profit-making, and faith-based organizations, may apply for cooperative agreement funding made available under this announcement. Applicants must have existing expertise and capacity to conduct outreach activities to locate and engage homeless individuals; be able to provide or arrange for health care services; and be able to provide culturally competent services to all members of the target population, without regard to race, sex, religion, or disability.

DATES: The closing date for receipt of cooperative agreement applications under this announcement is November 25, 2003.

For further information, see http://www.socialsecurity.gov/homelessness/ and for samples of best practice http://www.endhomelessness.org/best/mdssioutrch.htm
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2. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will accept applications for its five Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs) until December 31, 2003. The NIH Loan Repayment Programs represent a vital component of the federal government's efforts to attract health professionals to research careers in areas of national need.

LPRs repay up to $35,000 a year of qualified educational debt for health professionals pursuing careers in clinical, pediatric, contraception and infertility or health disparities research, as well as provide coverage for federal and state tax liabilities. All U.S. citizens, nationals and permanent residents who possess a doctoral-level degree; devote 50 percent or more of their time to nonprofit-or government-funded research; and carry an educational debt equivalent to at least 20 percent of their institutional salary are encouraged to apply.

To be considered, candidates must complete the online application and submit additional documentation by fax: (866) 849-4046. For more information, refer to the Quick'n Easy Application Guide and/or call the LRP Help Line at (866) 849-4047.

Be very certain to read the Privacy statement and other information. The process calls for asking for your Social Security number and giving you a password.

https://www.lrp.nih.gov/about/index.htm

3. Cable Positive's Tony Cox Community Fund is a national grant program that exists to encourage community-based AIDS organizations and cable outlets to partner in joint community outreach efforts, or to produce and distribute new, locally focused HIV/AIDS-related programs and public service announcements (PSAs).

Eligible local community outreach projects include, but are not limited to: World AIDS Day (December 1) and National HIV Testing Day (June 27) events, AIDS Rides/Walks, other joint efforts between AIDS organizations and local cable operators, etc. Funding is also available for production costs of HIV/AIDS-related programs and PSAs.

CHECK FOR NEW DEADLINES IN 2004

http://www.cablepositive.org/programs-tonycox.html

4. The Allen Foundation's priorities have not changed since its establishment. The connections between diet and health remain a basic and primary priority, and consideration has always been given to projects that benefit nutritional programs in the areas of education, training, and research. The foundation has in the past tended to give preference to proposals that train children and young adults to improve their health and development or that educate mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children in order to foster good nutritional habits at an early age.

Low priority has traditionally been given to proposals that help solve immediate or emergency hunger and malnutrition problems. One specific hope of the board of trustees in the future is to encourage the inclusion of mandatory courses in nutrition in medical schools. Another desire is to create an imposing awareness among children of the importance of nutrition in their lives.

The priorities of the foundation are -

1. To make grants in the field of human nutrition and to fund relevant nutritional research.

2. To assist programs in human nutrition and training of children and young adults to improve their health and development.

3.To support programs for the education and training of mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children, so that good nutritional habits can be formed at an early age.

4.To assist in the training of persons to work as educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices

5.To give financial aid in the publication of periodicals and articles regarding sound nutritional practices.

6. To encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits.

7. In limited situations to make grants to help solve immediate emergency hunger and malnutrition problems.

Preference may be given to proposals that include matching funds from the institution or other partners including in-kind contribution. Third party contribution to matching funds such as computer or software donated from a company may be included.

There is an eligibility quiz on the web site.

The next "deadline" for submission of proposals is December 31st. Proposals received after this date will be considered for review the following year. The decisions of the board of trustees will be announced in June of each year.

http://www.allenfoundation.org/

5. The Cooperative Development Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to improve lives and communities by supporting economic development based on cooperatives.

Cooperatives have a rich history of empowering people, providing needed services in isolated communities, and finding unique solutions to many economic and social problems. Today, CDF is working to identify additional opportunities where cooperatives can serve as solutions to economic problems.

CDF administers a number of funds, each with a unique focus and its own Board of Trustees. The Cooperative Development Foundation does not have one specific grant application or set of guidelines, since each Fund they administer has its own Board of Trustees. Please review the Fund descriptions to determine if you think your project fits within the funding priorities.

The funds support activities ranging from helping people move from welfare to work through employee ownership opportunities, creating affordable housing co-ops for rural seniors, and creating value-added agriculture co-ops to help farmers increase their market share.

If your project does not fit within the scope of a particular Fund but is still related to improving lives through cooperatives, please submit your letter to CDF's General Fund.

http://www.coopdevelopment.org/

6. The Georgia-Pacific Foundation has chosen to support four distinct investment areas and priority initiatives: Education, Enrichment of communities, Environment and Employees. The Georgia-Pacific Foundation will consider requests starting at $1,000.

Founded in 1927 as a wholesaler of hardwood lumber, Georgia-Pacific Corporation has grown through expansion and acquisitions to become one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of tissue, packaging, paper, building products, pulp and related chemicals. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific employs more than 60,000 people at some 400 locations worldwide.

The Foundation invests in organizations that foster and promote environmental responsibility and provide environmental learning opportunities, including those that promote source reduction, recycling, reuse, and clean communities.

Educational investment priorities

*Scholarship programs and other recognition mechanisms that are key to our company and reward excellence

*Adult and family literacy

*School-to-work/job readiness programs and technical training

GP facilities have supported local firefighters, hospitals, youth programs, schools, food banks, programs for seniors, arts and cultural organizations, environmental programs and many other crucial community activities and services.

Grant applications are accepted between January 1 and October 31. Within 45 days of receipt of a request with appropriate documentation, the Georgia-Pacific Foundation will respond with written notification as to whether the grant is accepted.

http://www.gp.com/center/community/index.html

7. The ConAgra Food's mission is to improve the quality of life in communities where ConAgra Foods employees work and live. They focus resources in these areas: Arts and Culture; Civic and Community Betterment; Education; Health and Human Services; Hunger, Nutrition and Food Safety.

Because of ConAgra Foods' major commitment to fighting child hunger in America, there is limited funding available for other new initiatives. Grant proposals will be accepted, however, from organizations meeting these criteria:

* Organization must have IRS 501(c)3 tax-exempt status.

*Organization must have been in existence for at least one year.

* Organization or project must provide a solution for specific community needs.

* Organization must be well-managed, fiscally responsible and demonstrate success in meeting goals.

ConAgra Foods Foundation grants are announced quarterly. Proposals must be received by the last working day of January, April, July and October. Decisions are generally made and communicated within eight to ten weeks of the submission deadline.

http://www.conagrafoods.com/leadership/community_guidelines.jsp?lpnc=ok&null

8. The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) invites applications for new FY 2004 grant awards under the Field-Initiated (FI) Projects (84.133G) and Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Projects (84.133P) of NIDRR's Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project and Centers Program.

NIDRR seeks to:

(1) Improve the quality and utility of disability and rehabilitation research;

(2) foster an exchange of expertise, information, and training to facilitate the advancement of knowledge and understanding of the unique needs of traditionally underserved populations;

(3) determine best strategies and programs to improve rehabilitation outcomes for underserved populations;

(4) identify research gaps;

(5) identify mechanisms of integrating research and practice; and (6) disseminate findings.

Due to the open nature of the FI Projects competition, and to assist with the selection of reviewers for this competition, NIDRR is requiring all potential applicants to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI). This LOI will not be used to screen out potential applicants. Therefore, LOIs are neither approved nor disapproved. You will not be contacted about the status of your LOI. NIDRR will accept a LOI via surface mail, e-mail, or facsimile by November 10, 2003.

FI Projects must further one or both of the following purposes: (a) Develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities; or (b) improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 as amended. FI projects carry out either research activities or development activities.

Eligible Applicants for FI: States; public or private agencies, including for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including for-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and tribal organizations.

ARRT projects must provide research training and experience at an advanced level to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees who have clinical or other relevant experience. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including individuals with disabilities, with particular attention to research areas that support the implementation and objectives of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act), and that improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act.

Eligible Applicants for AART: Institutions of higher education.

84.133G Field Initiated (FI) Projects deadline December 9, 2003

84.133P Advanced Rehabilitation Research (ARRT) deadline November 24, 2003

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9. The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a national program that awards scholarships to academically talented, highly motivated African-American high school seniors who intend to pursue undergraduate degrees full-time. The Program honors the late Ronald H. Brown, Secretary of Commerce during the Clinton administration. These scholarships are reserved for exceptional individuals who share Brown's traits of excellence, leadership, commitment to public service, and desire to make a difference. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need.

The Program focuses on young African-Americans of outstanding promise who seek to become leaders in business, education, government, and a wide spectrum of professions.

In addition to financial assistance, Scholars benefit in other important ways: summer internships, career guidance, placement opportunities, mentors, and leadership training. During college, Scholars are required to pursue at least one summer internship devoted to community service and one preprofessional internship. Community service may include a wide range of fields, from education and health to government and politics. Preprofessional internships provide opportunities to further the Scholar's academic discipline or career objectives.

Ron Brown Scholar applications must be postmarked no later than January 9th of the student's senior year of high school. Names of finalists will be posted on the Ron Brown Scholar Program web site at the beginning of April.

http://www.ronbrown.org/p-ap.htm

10. The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the "Corporation") will be providing six teleconferences for potential applicants for a Learn and Serve America School-based grant competition (The official Notice of Funds Availability will be published on or about November 14, 2003).

Approximately $3.5 million will be available for grants to be awarded to state education agencies; or nonprofit organizations with programs in two or more states. Funds for this grant competition are FY 2003 funds. Participation in these calls is optional. The technical assistance teleconferences are designed to support potential applicants in preparing high quality proposals. Teleconferences scheduled in October 2003 will focus on:

(1) Developing innovative collaborations between schools and other community organizations;

(2) Designing impact evaluation strategies as an integral part of application development; and,

(3) Creating programs that are designed to be replicated and/or increased in scale.

Teleconferences scheduled in February 2004 will focus on clarification of the grant application guidelines and an introduction to eGrants, the Corporation's Web-based grant management system.

The Corporation expects to make awards to applicants proposing innovative service-learning initiatives in two program areas of high importance to the Corporation:

(1) Homeland Security through creation of programs that engage schools, students, their families, with community-based organizations in activities to minimize the damage or speed the recovery from disasters and emergencies (Schools often serve as the locus of a community's response to disasters by storing supplies and providing shelter and housing for victims and responders to any local emergency);

(2) Bridging the Digital Divide through programs that reduce inequality in technological literacy, access to technology, or address underutilization of available technology and its applications.

In both program areas the Corporation strongly encourages incorporation of adult, especially senior, volunteers. Applicants may also address both issues areas within a single program design.

DATES: Teleconference Dates: The first three calls, focused on developing high-quality programs, will take place on Wednesday, October 29, 2003, from 2-3:30 p.m. e.s.t., on Thursday, October 30, 2003, from 4-5:30 p.m. e.s.t., and on Tuesday, November 4, 2003, from 1-2:30 p.m. e.s.t.

The second round of calls, to clarify program guidance, will take place on Friday, February 6, 2004, from 1-2:30 p.m. e.s.t., on Thursday, February 12 from 3-4:30 p.m. e.s.t., and on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, from 4-5:30 p.m. e.s.t.

Please register for these calls by telephoning Juanita Peoples at (202) 606-5000 x117. The Corporation strongly encourages potential applicants to participate in both calls. Availability is limited to the first 30 registrants per call.

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