FUNDING
Blue Meridian Partners Established to Assist Disadvantaged Youth
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation has announced it is joining with nine other donors to launch Blue Meridian Partners, a new funders collaborative that aims to invest $1 billion in high-performance nonprofits poised to have national impact for economically disadvantaged children and youth. Incubated at the McConnell Clark Foundation and chaired by philanthropist Stanley Druckenmiller, the venture has secured $750 million toward its initial fundraising goal, including commitments of at least $50 million from its general partners — the Ballmer Group, EMCF, Stanley and Fiona Druckenmiller, the Duke Endowment (with a focus on North and South Carolina), the George Kaiser Family Foundation (with a focus on Tulsa, Oklahoma), and the Samberg Family Foundation.
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Provides loan repayment funding to primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 5, 2016
Sponsor: National Health Service Corps
US DOE Channels over $10M to Microgrids for Grid R&D
Microgrids Knowledge reports that within a $220M effort to modernize the US energy grid, the Department of Energy is allocating more than $10M for microgrid funding.
Telehealth Network Grant Program (TNGP)
Funding to demonstrate how telehealth programs and networks can improve access to quality health care services in rural, frontier and underserved communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 8, 2016
Sponsor: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities, Deadline Extended
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low- and very-low-income rural residents, and has extended the deadline to March 15, 2016. The grants are being provided through USDA Rural Development’s Housing Preservation Grant Program.
This program are intended to help rural homeowners and rental housing owners repair and improve their properties. Funds may be used to resolve health or safety issues, make accessibility modifications for people with disabilities, or make energy efficiency improvements to reduce utility costs.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell, and Paul Rovey, dairy farmer and leader of the National Dairy Council (NDC), announced the availability of $35 million in grants to help schools upgrade their kitchen equipment and infrastructure in order to offer students better access to nutritious foods. Schools can apply for USDA funding through their state, or for funds from Fuel Up directly through the organization's website. In both cases, funding will support the purchase of new equipment and/or the renovation/replacement of equipment. Equipment may include large and small items including utility carts, utensils, large-capacity food processors, industrial scales, steamers, freezers etc. Infrastructure elements may include building needs related to physical space, electricity, plumbing, ventilation and other remodeling needs.
Update for Capital Magnet Fund Applicants: Electronic Application Now Available
The electronic application for the fiscal year (FY) 2016 round of the Capital Magnet Fund is now available in the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)’s Awards Management Information System (AMIS) and in Grants.gov. All applicants must be registered in SAM.gov, Grants.gov, and AMIS to apply for funding. Organizations should confirm that their AMIS accounts are up-to-date as soon as possible in order to avoid potential application submission problems. New potential applicants are encouraged to begin the registration process now. Registration guidance for Grants.gov and SAM.gov can be found on the websites for those systems. Guidance on using AMIS (including registration) can be found at https://amis.cdfifund.gov/. The CDFI Fund strongly recommends that the instructions and application timelines are reviewed closely by both first-time and repeat applicants and that applicants give themselves adequate time to submit their applications using AMIS. To assist potential applicants, the CDFI Fund has provided application guidance and frequently asked questions on its website, www.cdfifund.gov/cmf, under Step 2: Apply. There, applicants can also find information about upcoming live webinars about the FY 2016 Capital Magnet Fund application and AMIS application submission process.
First Nations Development Institute Accepting Proposals for 2016 Native Youth & Culture Fund
POSTED: February 3, 2016
DEADLINE: March 9, 2016
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to projects focused on youth and incorporating culture and tradition to address social issues in Native communities....
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Invites Applications for 2016 Artists Fellowships
POSTED: January 30, 2016
DEADLINE: March 21, 2016
Grants of $20,000 will be awarded in recognition of the creativity and expression of exceptional Native artists who have had significant impact in their field....
Rasmuson Foundation Accepting Applications for Nonprofit Leader Sabbatical Program
POSTED: February 1, 2016
DEADLINE: October 1, 2016
Awards of up to $40,000 are available to executives from Alaska tribes and nonprofits for sabbaticals of two to six months....
Newman's Own Award
Offers grants to organizations working to improve the quality of life for military members and their families, including job training, housing, caregiver support, and mental health programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 28, 2016
Sponsor: Fisher House Foundation Community Impact Grants Program
Funding for nonprofit organizations, public schools, and public service agencies in the United States that are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Home Depot Foundation