In this lengthy post, you will find descriptions of new events, webinars, resources and funding opportunities that may be helpful to Promise Zone partners and supporters.
NOTE: Some of the funding opportunities are with non-governmental agencies not involved with the Promise Zone initiative, but they may offer funding that Promise Zone organizations might find worthwhile.
COMING EVENTS
WEBINAR: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program
Oct. 14, 2015, 2 p.m.
USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will administer the grants (information below in New Funding Opportunities.
WEBINAR: Connecting Promise Zone Communities and Technology
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Oct. 15, 2015, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Innovations in technology are increasingly integral to community revitalization.“Civic technology” tools and strategies are building capacity, engaging residents, improving service delivery, and creating opportunities for everyone.
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy invite you to join us for a webinar on how technology can help advance Promise Zone goals. Speakers will present examples of how civic technology has been used to develop innovative solutions to local challenges. Presenters will then outline how the White House can help you connect to local tech partners.
This webinar is open to Promise Zone lead designees and interested Promise Zone partners. Please register to this event to receive updates and webinar materials.
- Conference call: Audio: (877) 336-1839; Access Code: 3134806
- Web Meeting Address: https://www.webmeeting.att.com ; Meeting Number: (877)336-1839; Access Code: 8792972
WEBINAR: Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food, Know Your Cooperative
USDA Rural Development
Oct. 30, 2015, 10 a.m.
The webinar will address the growing intersection between local food systems and cooperatives. Cooperative leaders from across the local food supply chain will discuss the advantages of the cooperative business model, how they are engaged in building robust local food systems, and supply-side, distribution, market-side and consumer issues.
- Dial:(866) 525-2577 Conference ID: 50573752. (USDA encourages participants to use computer audio and the online ‘chat’ feature instead of phone lines. )
- RSVP Required: Send an e-mail to Community Planning and Development Specialist Scott Cessarich at Cessarich@wdc.usda.govby Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, to reserve a seat if attending in person.
NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) Grant Program, Applications due Dec. 16, 2015
USDA announced the availability of up to $16.8 million in funding to help participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) increase their purchases of fruits and vegetables. The funding is available to local, state and national organizations to test incentive strategies to help SNAP participants better afford healthy foods. This is the second round of awards to be made under the Food Insecurity Nutrition Incentive (FINI) program created by the 2014 Farm Bill. USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) will administer the grants. Applications are due December 16, 2015. NIFA will host a webinar for applicants on October 14, 2015 at 2:00 PM, EDT. Access the webinar here.
EPA Announces $13.2M in Brownfield Funds Across the Country
The U.S. EPA announced approximately $13.2 million in supplemental funding to help transform communities by cleaning up contaminated Brownfields properties. Funding will be given to 31 successful RLF grantees helping 44 communities carry out cleanup and redevelopment projects.
Lowe’s Charitable and Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Toolbox for Education Grants – Deadline: October 16, 2015
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to projects such as facility enhancement or landscaping/clean-up projects with the potential to have a permanent impact on a K-12 school community….
Applications Invited for Soros Justice Fellowships in Advocacy and Media – Deadline: October 21, 2015
Fellowships of up to $110,250 will be awarded to outstanding individuals working to implement innovative projects that advance reform and spur debate on a range of issues facing the criminal justice system in the United States…..
Conservation Alliance Invites Nominations for Conservation Projects — Deadline: Nov. 1, 2015
Grants will be awarded to projects that seek to secure permanent and quantifiable protection of a specific wild land or waterway with clear habitat and recreational benefits.
(NEW) Service Area Competition Funding for Health Center Program (Areas Served with a Project Period Start Date of April 1, 2016)
Funding to provide comprehensive primary health care services to an underserved area or population.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov. 2, 2015
Sponsor: Bureau of Primary Health Care
NCTM Accepting Applications or Equity in Mathematics Grants — Deadline:Nov.6, 2015
Grants of up to $8,000 will be awarded to projects that incorporate middle school classroom materials designed to improve the achievement of student groups with a previous record of underachievement in math.
Heritage Preservation Seeks Nominations for Collection Preservation Award– Deadline: December 15, 2015
The award is presented annually to an organization that has been exemplary in its commitment to the preservation and care of cultural property within the context of its broader mission….
Walmart Foundation Accepting Applications for Community Grant Program– Deadline: Dec. 31, 2015
Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to local nonprofits that help residents within the service area of individual Walmart stores.
Aaron Copland Fund for Music Invites Applications for Contemporary American Music Recording Projects – Deadline: January 15, 2016
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to projects that document and provide wider exposure for the music of contemporary American composers….
DDCF Accepting Grant Proposals to Strengthen Performing Arts – Deadline: Feb. 26, 2016 (Letters of Inquiry)
Grants of up to $200,000 will be awarded to projects that strengthen the national infrastructure of the nonprofit dance, jazz, presenting, and theater fields….
NEW RESOURCES
New Guide for Community Service Organizations Promoting Financial Capability
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services published an interactive guide for community-based organizations interested in promoting financial capability in programs related to housing, job training, and other social services. To learn more and to download the guide, entitled “Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services,” start at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/resource/afi-resource-guide-building-financial-capability.
