Ocean First Foundation

Ocean First Foundation announces $136,000 in grant awards. We salute this "good neighbor" who is stepping up by dedicating an addtional $300,000 to support arts and cultural organizations in New Jersey in 2010.

Child Nutrition and Fitness Initiative Breakfast Grant

Schools currently participating in the National Dairy Council’s “Fuel Up to Play 60” program, an initiative designed to improve nutrition and physical activity schools, can apply to receive up to $3,000 in funding. To be eligible for the Breakfast Grant, schools must also have support from their school principal, district school nutrition director and school nutrition manager, have school enrollment of at least 500 and demonstrate an opportunity to raise their breakfast participation.
Deadline: August 15, 2010

 

School Tech Makeover

Visit Verizon's Thinkfinity for educational resources. Enter to win a $10,000 school technology makeover & tickets to a Mets game.
Verizon Thinkfinity is a great resource for teachers, administrators, parents and students!
With a few clicks of the mouse you can access lesson plans, interactive games, videos, podcasts, homework help and so much more!

If you teach grades 4-7 in Metro NYC, Northern
NJ or CT, click here to register for  chance to win?:
. A $10,000 technology makeover for your school
. Tickets to the Mets vs. Twins game on June 27, 2010
for your class*

Register for the Step Up To The Plate Contest

Be sure to register by June 14, 2010 for a chance to win!

 

 

NASSP Leadership Awards and Recognition

As part of its vision to promote excellence in middle and high school leadership, NASSP, with financial support from a number of partners, annually recognizes principals, assistant principals, schools, students, and advisers from across the country for their leadership and for making positive, significant differences in our schools and communities.

 

For information on NASSP recognition, award or scholarship programs, view the NASSP Scholarships and Awards Brochure or contact us at recognition@principals.org.

 

 

 

FW: M.A.C AIDS Fund Accepting Grant Applications for Housing Services and Programs

The M·A·C AIDS Fund U.S. Community Grants Program supports organizations working to address the link between poverty and AIDS through grants for programs that are providing food and nutrition and housing services to people living with HIV and AIDS.

There are two application deadlines per year for the U.S. Community Grants program — one for food/nutrition applications and one for housing applications. (The 2010 deadline has passed.) Organizations may only apply for one of the two programs each year.

Priority will be given to direct-service programs. For the housing program, priority will be given to established AIDS housing services providers and programs providing direct housing services to clients.

Applicant organizations must have 501(c)(3) status.

The maximum grant amount that may be requested is $50,000.
Deadline June 15

Visit the M·A·C AIDS Fund Web site for complete program information and an eligibility quiz.

 

 

Global Competition Seeks Essays on Faith-Based Enterprise Solutions to Poverty

In partnership with the Washington D.C.-based Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty, the SEVEN (Social Equity Venture) Fund has announced its 2010-11 Essay Competition.

The competition is open to participants around the globe. Writers are asked to submit a first-person narrative describing enterprise solutions to poverty that are faith-based, faith-inspired, or interfaith efforts. Illustrations may come from any domain, including healthcare, education, consumer products, human rights, and others. Examples must represent innovative private solutions to public problems.

The competition will award two prizes of $5,000 each.

Deadline: October 15, 2010

For more information, or to participate in the competition, visit the SEVEN Fund Web site.

 

CVS/Caremark Charitable Trust

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust seeks to support organizations that are most effective at creating positive outcomes for:

• Children with disabilities
• Uninsured or underserved people with healthcare needs

 

Grant Size: Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 for one-year support.

Grant Period: Grants will be provided for the 2011 calendar year and will be announced by the end of 2010.

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust is most interested in proposals where support can help an organization to:

• Expand or enhance an existing program with proven success
• Enable organizations to support innovative new approaches that produce positive outcomes for populations targeted
• Support one time capital needs (excluding bricks and mortar)

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Applications for 2011 grant support will be accepted May 1 - June 15, 2010. All applications to the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust must be submitted online.

 

 

 

Institute of Museum and Library Services Funding Guide

An overview of the Institute’s FY2011 programs and resources, including useful tips and tools you can use to develop competitive grant applications and staff contact information for each grant program.  Download at http://www.imls.gov/pdf/2011_Guide.pdf

 

 

Legal Issues of Fundraising and Revenue Generation

In the current economic climate, nonprofits should consider diversification of revenue sources to keep their programs healthy. At the same time, nonprofits need to be aware of the legal requirements and ramifications of various types of fundraising. This workshop will address regulations that govern nonprofits' solicitation activity, as well as the growing trend of nonprofits to engage in business ventures and internet-based fundraising.
 

 

Topics will include:

·         Is your organization properly registered to conduct fundraising and appropriately reporting the donations it receives to the IRS?

·         Do solicitations contain required disclosures?

·         Are you conducting online fundraising? Fundraising through social networking media?

·         Are the proper acknowledgements being provided to your donors?

·         Are you generating income from a business venture? Joint venture? Social ventures? 

 

Speakers:

Nancy Eberhardt, Esq., Director, New Jersey Program, Pro Bono Partnership

Priya Morganstern, Esq., Director, Hartford Program, Pro Bono Partnership

Maurice Segall, Esq., Director, New York & Fairfield County Programs, Pro Bono Partnership

 

 

Date:  June 22, 2010

Time:  12:00PM - 2:00PM

Location:  Teleconference

Charge:  $20.00/person, nonrefundable

Registration Deadline:  June 20, 2010

 

 

 

Ladder to Leadership Program (deadline: June 2

Victoria Foundation and the Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School have been selected to collaborate with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) to implement a national fellowship program in the Greater Newark region that will help train the next generation of community health leaders. The Ladder to Leadership program aims to boost the skills and capabilities of early- to mid-level professionals working in health and community-related nonprofit organizations, positioning them to lead organizations as many nonprofit leaders retire.  Up to 30 fellows will work in Greater Newark to take part in the 16-month leadership curriculum, participating in face-to-face training sessions, individualized executive coaching, and team project work. 
 
Applicants must demonstrate a record of accomplishment within the nonprofit sector, potential for leadership in the nonprofit health and community arenas, and a proven commitment to serving at-risk groups. To learn more about who is eligible and how to apply, click here.

 

 

 

OJJDP Announces Latest FY 2010 Funding Opportunities

 

OJJDP Announces Latest FY 2010 Funding Opportunities The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has announced the following fiscal year (FY) 2010 funding opportunities: ·  Juvenile Indigent Defense National Clearinghouse ·  National Evaluation of Safe Start Promising Approaches ·  Safe Start Promising Approaches Project ·  Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems Program. Resources: To obtain further information about the above and other current OJJDP solicitations, including eligibility criteria and application deadlines, visit ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/funding/FundingList.asp.

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Fully-Funded Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands!

Greetings from the Institute of International Education! 

 

We are pleased to announce that the application is now available for the 2010 Toyota International Teacher Program to the Galapagos Islands, a fully-funded professional development program for U.S. educators. Funded by Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., and administered by the Institute of International Education, the program aims to advance environmental stewardship and global connectedness in U.S. schools and communities.

 

The program will take place November 20 – December 4, 2010 and the deadline to apply is May 26, 2010. Full-time classroom teachers and librarians of all subjects for grades 6 – 12 are eligible to apply!  Please visit our website at www.toyota4education.com for application instructions, FAQs, and to apply online. 

 

In the words of a program alumnus:

 

“International opportunities such as these completely expand our worldviews and shift our priorities. My approach to teaching has changed - I have become more passionate about making my students global citizens with knowledge of and sensitivity to international issues.”

 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact me by email at toyotateach@iie.org or by phone at (toll-free) 877-832-2457.

 

AAGP Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference - May 17, 2010

Thanks to Melanie Negrin of For GrantWriters Only for this conference update

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Group: For GrantWriters Only Subject: AAGP Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference - May 17, 2010 For All Grant Professionals in New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Delaware: Registration is now open for the "Treasure Trove of Information" Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Grant Professionals, hosted by the NJ American Association of Grant Professionals (AAGP). Monday, May 17, 2010 I attended this conference in 2009, and the day went so quickly I found myself wishing it lasted a day or two more! This year I will also be leading a panel presentation/ workshop on Social Media for Grant Professionals: How & Why to Try It. For GrantWriters Only will, of course, be a part of that presentation, and I hope you'll come and share your own experiences with the learning community and how it has made a difference in your life since you joined. I will presenting alongside these very talented ladies: Patricia Bruder, moderator for the New Jersey Grantwriters Forum listserv and blog. http://njgrantwriters.blogspot.com/ Susan Caruso-Green, founder of Nonprofit Central, a website where nonprofits can find experienced consultants. She also manages three LinkedIn groups. http://www.npocentral.net/ Pamela Grow, an independent consultant with a large following via Facebook, Twitter, her blog, and her newsletter. http://www.pamelasgrantwritingblog.com/ Here's a little more information on the social media workshop: The value of social media in establishing your expertise as a grant professional, connecting with a support network, staying abreast of current developments in the field, enhancing your learning, and building your consulting business is tremendous. Come hear about some of the communities and networks that have already been established by and for grant professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region, and learn hands-on how to get started with LinkedIn, Twitter, blogs, listservs, and Ning communities. During Part I of the workshop, panelists will discuss how and why they got involved in social media, what value they have received from the effort, and what other grant professionals would gain from being involved in established communities. The following questions will guide discussion: 1) How has engaging in social media enhanced your career as a grant professional? 2) How do social networks contribute to the overall grant community and its professionalism? 3) In what ways does social networking give you the support you need to stay motivated? 4) What strategies do you use to ensure that your participation in social media does not become overwhelming in terms of time or effort? 5) What skills are needed to be successful in social media? Which ones are helpful, though not required? 6) Are there any guidelines that you follow when participating in social media? 7) What do you see the future of social media to be as it relates to grant writers and nonprofit fundraising? During Part II of the workshop, panelists will answer questions and guide participants through the process of setting up social media accounts on LinkedIn and Twitter or starting their own blog or community. Register Now! The conference is a BARGAIN for a full-day of training specifically tailored to grant professionals, and you do not need to be a member to attend. Cost: $50 for AAGP members, $75 for non-members. I hope you'll sign up right away because I can't wait to meet you in person! You can sign up online at: http://www.njaagp.org/ . Last year we had a nice mix of those who were members and those who were not. Some of those who were not members won a free membership to AAGP during a raffle at one of the keynote sessions! This conference is a great place to start if you're considering joining AAGP but you're not quite sure what you'll get out of it. Whether you are a grant writer, development director, executive director, board member, or consultant, there is something for you at this conference, held in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Learn more: http://bit.ly/9cnfCM Posted By Melanie Negrin

ING Run for Something Better Awards

The awards program will provide a minimum of fifty (50)

$2,000 grants to schools that desire to establish a schoolbased

running program or expand an existing one. Through

activity plans created by NASPE and based on the National

Standards for Physical Education (NASPE, 2004), the awards

program will offer children a healthy start to life and foster

their desire to exercise before obesity ever begins. To ensure

impartiality, NASPE will manage the 2010 School Awards

Program for ING.

 

Awards are available to programs that target grades 4th through 8th
in public elementary or middle schools.

 

Deadline: April 15, 2010

Maximum Award: $2000

Number Of Awards: 50

 

http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/grants/grants/ING/upload/Application2010forWEBFinal.pdf

 

 

 

Keep Gym in School

To improve physical education programs and to raise awareness for the important role that PE plays in the lives of our nation's children, NFL Network is providing ten $1,000 grants to middle schools across the country. Creating and improving fitness programs, purchasing equipment, funding salaries and helping with needed facility improvements, NFL Network's Keep Gym in School will provide ten in-need middle schools with the resources they need to deliver quality physical education to their students.

Individuals may nominate one middle school between now and March 1, 2010 for a Keep Gym in School grant; nominations are only accepted online at keepgyminschool.com and must be received no later than 8:00 PM EST on March 1, 2010.

NFL Network will select 20 schools from the initial national nomination process to formally apply for the grants. Applications from those top 20 schools must be postmarked no later than April 12, 2010. The grant application will only be provided to those schools invited to apply.

Nominations are due March 1, 2010.
Selected school applications are due April 12, 2010.

http://keepgyminschool.com/grant-overview.aspx

 

 

 

Searching for Treasure - Call for Presenters

The Mid-Atlantic NJAAGP (Amercian Association of Grant Professionals) Regional Conference, Treasure Trove for Grantseekers, will be held Monday, May 17, 2009 at the FEA Conference Center in Monroe Township (Middlesex County). Please contact pbruder@eirc.org or dhartigan@comcast.net if you are interested in presenting on grantwriting, funding, evaluation, nonprofits, board capacity or related topics or if you know any local treasures you would like to share with us. Call for Presenters will be posted on our website shortly.

Impact 100

Impact100 Philadelphia's mission is to engage women in philanthropy and collectively to fund grants to charitable initiatives in the Philadelphia region. The goal each year is to provide high-impact grants that raise the profile of deserving but lesser-known organizations, and that highlight unmet needs in the region.

Focus areas for the grant include Arts & Culture, Education, Environment, Family, and Health & Wellness. The grant recipient will be selected by a vote of the membership, after a detailed process of reviewing the grant proposals that are received.

Impact100 Philadelphia funds projects that: • are conducted by organizations with limited funding on this scale • have a long-term positive impact • reach a significant number of people • benefit an underserved population • are new programs or expansions of existing programs • have a minimum total budget of at least $100,000

Applying for a grant is a two-step process. Prior to submitting a full proposal, each prospective applicant must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Letters of Inquiry must be postmarked by Friday, January 15, 2010 and may not be faxed or sent via email.

All Letters of Inquiry will be reviewed, and during the week of February 8, 2010 Impact100 Philadelphia will inform applicants if they are invited to submit a Full Proposal. Full proposals must be postmarked by Friday, February 26, 2010. During Impact100’s review of Full Proposals, some applicants may be selected to receive site visits. Click here to see a full list of the 36 full proposal applicants, and the 14 organizations that received a site visit for the 2009 grant.

We recommend you read through the other sections of the website’s Grant Applicants menu before proceeding. Please note that only organizations with annual operating budgets between $400,000 and $5 million are eligible for the Impact100 Philadelphia grant. In addition, an organization must have been in operation at least 36 months prior to applying for an Impact100 grant.

Laura Bush Foundation - literacy grants

Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Accepting Applications From School Libraries

Grants of up to $6,000 will be awarded to individual schools working to update, extend, and diversify the book collections of their libraries.

Posted on October 15, 2009
Deadline: December 31, 2009

UnitedHealth HEROES Service-Learning Grants

Educators, service-learning coordinators, and students in the health professions are eligible to apply for the UnitedHealth HEROES service-learning project grants. Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that combines meaningful service to the community with school-based curriculum or program-based learning.

Grant recipients will receive up to $1,000 in support for service-learning projects that focus on childhood obesity, engage youth ages 5-25 in the planning and implementation process, and take place during Semester of Service 2010 (MLK Day, January 18, to Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25).

Question of the Week: Are Grants Worth the Effort?

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