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For the week of October 6, 2008

 

Industry News

 

New Report Addresses Innovation in the Social Sector

Kellogg Foundation
Intentional Innovation: How Getting More Systematic about Innovation Could Improve Philanthropy and Increase Social Impact, a new report published by the Kellogg Foundation in partnership with the Monitor Institute and Clohesy Consulting, is intended to spark a conversation about innovation in the social sector. The report examines the best of current innovation theory and practice, and key ideas about how innovation could become a more consistent and reliable commodity for social good. The report's Executive Summary is available for download at the website listed above.

 

Conferences and Trainings

 

Conference Focuses on Arts in Education

P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education: National Education Conference
The P. Buckley Moss Foundation's National Education Conference, "The Creative Mind: Building Foundations That Will Last Forever," brings together educators from across the nation each year. The 2008 conference will feature discussions on techniques, strategies, and lesson plans for incorporating the arts into the curriculum of every child. Together participants and presenters will examine why the arts are not frills but necessary foundations for learning. The conference will also focus on finding new and original methods in teaching children who learn differently. The conference will be held in Staunton, VA, on October 25-27, 2008. Visit the website listed above to learn more about the conference and download the registration form.

 

Leadership Training Targets Rural Alaska Communities

Beyond Borders: Families in Conflict Workshop
Beyond Borders helps develop healthy and sustainable communities by empowering them to meet the needs of those around them. Beyond Borders is currently focusing on strengthening and developing leaders -- and through them, their communities -- in Alaskan rural communities through the Transforming Leaders program. The Families in Conflict workshop, offered through this program, explores common family dynamics, defines what 'functional' and 'dysfunctional' relationships look like, and examines how healthy families are developed. Participants will learn to help bring healing to the people, relationships, and communities around them by using coaching skills to help others to strengthen their families. The workshop will be held in Anchorage, AK, on October 29-30, 2008. Registration information is available on the Beyond Borders website.

 

GrantStation Announcements

 

Tracks to Success

Identifying the Right Grantmaker
Identifying the right grantmaker for any program or project is a straightforward, step-by-step process that can greatly increase your organization's chances of securing grant funding. In this series on how to do grant research, we will walk you through that process from start to finish. To read Part Two, "First Easy Steps," visit the GrantStation website.

 

Scary Cheap Halloween Promotion

GrantStation October Sale
For the month of October, GrantStation is offering scary savings on new and renewal memberships. The regular price for GrantStation memberships is $599 per year, but this October your nonprofit can get a full year for just $119! For more chills, pay just $99 per year for two years, or $79 per year for three years. These are full GrantStation Memberships, which provide you with access to our searchable database of private grantmakers, continually updated federal grant deadlines, and a variety of tutorials on grant research, grant writing, and grant management. To take advantage of this special offer, visit the website listed above.

 

Discount Offer for Insider Readers

Savvy PR for Nonprofits
If you want to get "free press" and increase your visibility, credibility and buzz, sign up for Susan Young's one-hour teleseminar, "Savvy PR for Nonprofits," offered by Get in Front Communications. Susan is an award-winning radio news reporter and media advisor who will share inside newsroom secrets to help you create and pitch stories that get covered. The teleseminar is scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2008, from 2 to 3 p.m. EDT. GrantStation Insider readers may participate in the teleseminar for a discounted fee of $39. Reserve your place now at the website listed above.

 

GrantStation Webinars Scheduled for October

Grantseeking During a Recession: How to Broaden Your Grant Support
How do you broaden your grant support during a recession? This webinar discusses how to establish an aggressive grantseeking program that can help your organization weather economic downturns. Find out what you can expect from grantmakers in the next year or two, and how to position your organization to take advantage of the current economic climate. Learn a step-by-step grantseeking process to help you secure the grant awards your organization needs to survive and grow. Cynthia M. Adams, CEO of GrantStation, will teach this 90-minute webinar on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 2 p.m. EDT. The registration fee is $89 per person. Visit the website listed above to register.

 

FREE Tour of the GrantStation Website
Join Cynthia M. Adams, CEO of GrantStation, for a free webinar that offers a short tour of the GrantStation website. Learn how to use the tools that GrantStation provides to help you identify the right grantmaker for any program or project. Tutorials on how to write compelling letters of inquiry and powerful grant proposals are also available. If you've just joined GrantStation, this tour will help you determine the most effective way to use the valuable resources the website provides. If you haven't joined yet, this tour will help you determine if a GrantStation Membership fits your needs. This free tour of the GrantStation website will be offered on Thursday, October 16, 2008, at 2 p.m. EDT. Visit the website listed above to register.

 

Funding Opportunities

Funds for Wildlife and Habitat Protection

SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
The mission of the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is to work with purpose and passion on behalf of wildlife and habitats worldwide, encouraging sustainable solutions through support of species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation, and conservation education. The Fund provides grants in support of wildlife conservation projects conducted by recognized nonprofit organizations and noted scientists throughout the world. Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000. The application deadline is December 1, 2008. Requests must be submitted online through the website listed above.

 

Auto Safety and Workforce Training Supported

The CarMax Foundation: National Funding Program
The CarMax Foundation promotes automobile passenger safety awareness and seeks to improve the communities where company employees live and work. The Foundation's National Funding Program assists nonprofit organizations that are either national in scope or have a presence in one or more of the company's market areas. Funded organizations should either address auto safety for families and children or work to build a competitive workforce through automotive technical training. The Foundation also provides support for education and youth programs in the Richmond, VA region. The next application deadline for both programs is November 15, 2008. Visit the Foundation's website to submit an online application.

 

Grants Enhance Community Football Fields

NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program
The NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program, funded by the National Football League and administered by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, provides support for neighborhood-based organizations and schools to create or rehabilitate playing fields in underserved neighborhoods. Field Surface Grants of up to $200,000 are available to help finance the resurfacing of community, middle school, or high school football fields. General Field Support grants of up to $50,000 are available for capital projects not associated with the actual field surface, such as the installation/refurbishment of bleachers, concession stands, lights, etc. All organizations applying for funds must be located within NFL Target Markets, and serve low- to moderate-income areas within those markets. A list of eligible communities is included in the Request for Proposals (RFP). The application deadline is December 15, 2008. Visit the website listed above to download the 2008 RFP.

 

Seed Money for Social Change Activists

Echoing Green Fellowships
Echoing Green sparks social change by identifying, funding, and supporting some of the world's most extraordinary emerging social entrepreneurs and the organizations they launch. Each year, Echoing Green awards 20 two-year fellowships to help social entrepreneurs launch new organizations that deliver bold, high-impact solutions. Fellows receive up to $90,000 in seed funding and technical support to turn their innovative ideas into sustainable organizations. Individuals at least 18 years of age, or partnerships (organizations led by two people), are eligible to apply. The application deadline is December 1, 2008. Visit the Echoing Green website to review the Applicant Coaching Guide and submit an online application.

 

Support for Environmental, Peace, and Democracy Issues

Town Creek Foundation
The Town Creek Foundation is dedicated to a sustainable environment, a strong democracy, and a peaceful world. The Foundation supports national nonprofit organizations that strengthen the environmental movement, and those that are working to reduce the pressure on forests from the paper products industry. The Foundation also encourages advocacy work devoted to protecting the public's interest in the national media system. In addition, the Foundation provides grants to organizations working within the United States to reduce the risks and costs of war. Along with national grants, the Foundation provides support to Maryland organizations that promote the protection of the Chesapeake Bay. The upcoming deadline for letters of inquiry is November 21, 2008. Details on each of the Foundation's grant programs are available on the website listed above.

 

Grants Promote Cultural Conservation Worldwide

Genographic Legacy Fund
The Genographic Legacy Fund, administered by the National Geographic Foundation, supports indigenous or traditional communities worldwide. The Fund provides grants of up to US$25,000 for the preservation and revitalization of tangible or intangible indigenous or traditional culture. Examples of funded projects include documenting a traditional language or oral history, traditional language training or curriculum development, and preserving significant sites and artifacts. Projects must show strong local community involvement in their planning, governance, and implementation and must deliver positive, tangible, and sustainable benefits. The next application deadline is December 15, 2008. Detailed information on the Fund's priorities and application guidelines are available on the website listed above.

 

Grantmaker Updates

National and Regional Awards, Fellowships, and Requests for Proposals

 

Lilly Welcomes Mental Health Excellence
Eli Lilly and Company administers the Welcome Back Awards program in recognition of excellence and courage in the mental health community.

Support for Appalachian Nonprofits
The Appalachian Community Fund is accepting proposals for the General Fund Program from nonprofit organizations throughout the central region of Appalachia.

Wild Ones Seeds Educational Programs
Applications for Wild Ones' Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program (SFE) are currently being accepted.

RWJF Recognizes Health Leaders
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a call for nominations for the Community Health Leaders program (CHL).

Picture This: Getty's Editorial Photography Grants
Getty Images is accepting applications for Grants for Editorial Photography.

 

Federal Deadlines

Excerpts from GrantStation's Listings of Federal Notices

 

Health and Human Services: Family History for Prenatal Providers
This program will provide models, best practices, and dissemination strategies for a health history tool for women that integrates genetics, including newborn screening information, into a health history.

USDA: Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program
This program will support a wide range of outreach and assistance activities in farm management, financial management, marketing, application and bidding procedures, and other areas.

Environmental Protection Agency: 6th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet
This program is seeking applications proposing to research, develop, and design solutions to real world challenges involving the overall sustainability of human society.

Department of the Interior: Joint Fire Science Program
This program provides funding for scientific studies to address problems associated with managing wild land fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems.

Environmental Protection Agency: Climate Change and Allergic Airway Disease
This program is seeking applications proposing research on the impact of global change on the development and severity of allergic airway disease from exposure to pollen, mold, and other plant-derived allergens.

 

Editor: Julie Kaufman