More Grants: Place-Based Updates and Opportunities Partner/Stakeholder Update - January 2018
Amy Smolski
This is a long list of grants and other types of opportunities.
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Amy Smolski
Macomb County Community Mental Health
Commonwealth Health Administrator
amy.s...@mccmh.net
586.954.9817
www.micommonwealth.com
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| Subject: | Place-Based Updates and Opportunities Partner/Stakeholder Update - January 2018 |
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| Date: | Fri, 19 Jan 2018 16:27:41 +0000 |
| From: | Huyck, Daniel J <Daniel....@hud.gov> |
Updated 1/19/2018; please forward to anyone who you feel would benefit from this information. Hope your new year has started off great!
In response to the recent and lengthy run of cold weather I have attached the Detroit area warming shelter press release that includes information on where to refer individuals in need of shelter. I have also attached information on the HUD EnVision Center Initiative that is to be piloted here in Detroit. If you are, or know of a, organization that is interested in bringing their best practices to bear in an effort to promote and develop self-sufficiency among those most in need please contact me for more information.
Opportunities are listed based on the deadline or training date with the closest dates listed first. Changes from previous email have their headings/titles highlighted in yellow.
GRANTS:
People for Bikes Community Grants
Letter of Interest Deadline: January 19, 2018, Full application due: April 6, 2018
Fall: Online Application Opens: June 11, 2018, Letter of Interest Due: July 23, 2018, Application Due: October 19, 2018
URL: http://peopleforbikes.org/our-work/community-grants/
The PeopleForBikes Community Grant Program provides funding for important and influential projects that leverage federal funding and build momentum for bicycling in communities across the U.S. These projects include bike paths and rail trails, as well as mountain bike trails, bike parks, BMX facilities, and large-scale bicycle advocacy initiatives.
USDA 2018 Wood Innovations Funding Opportunity
Deadline: January 22, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298037
The U.S. Forest Service requests proposals to substantially expand and accelerate wood energy and wood products markets throughout the United States to support forest management needs on National Forest System and other forest lands.
Youth Changing the World Roots and Shoots Community Campaign Mini-Grants:
Deadline: January 22, 2018, and March 19, 2018
URL: http://www.rootsandshoots.org/minigrant
Know a teacher or group leader in the U.S. who could use a mini-grant for their service campaign? Roots & Shoots is giving away more than $50,000 in mini-grants this year! Mini-grants are awarded in a $200 VISA gift card.
National Forest Foundation 2018 Matching Awards Program
Deadline: Round 1: January 23, 2018; Round 2: June 13, 2018
URL: https://www.nationalforests.org/grant-programs/map
Provides grants to engage in on-the-ground conservation and restoration projects that have an immediate, quantifiable impact on the National Forest System / funded projects must address one of the following focus areas: Outdoor Experiences or Forest Health / 1:1 cash match of secured nonfederal funds required
USDA Value Added Producer Grant
Deadline: Electronic January 24, 2018, paper submission January 31, 2018
Or on Grants.gov: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=RDBCP-VAPG-2017
The objective of this grant program is to assist viable Independent Producers, Agricultural Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Businesses in starting or expanding value-added activities related to the processing and/or marketing of Value- Added Agricultural Products. Grants will be awarded competitively for either planning or working capital projects directly related to the processing and/or marketing of value-added products. Generating new products, creating and expanding marketing opportunities, and increasing producer income are the end goals of the program. All proposals must
demonstrate economic viability and sustainability in order to compete for funding. Funding priority will be made available to Beginning Farmers and Ranchers, Veteran Farmers and Ranchers, Socially-Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers, Operators of Small and Medium-Sized Farms and Ranches structured as Family Farms or Ranches, Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives, and projects proposing to develop a Mid-Tier Value Chain.
HUD Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP)
Deadline: January 25, 2017
URL: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/fy17_shop
This SHOP NOFA announces the availability of $10,000,000 in FY2017 SHOP Grant funds to be awarded to national and regional non-profit organizations and consortia to facilitate and encourage innovative homeownership opportunities on a national, geographically diverse basis through the provision of self-help homeownership housing programs.
DOJ Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations
Deadline: January 26, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1012081/download
The Grants for Outreach and Services to Underserved Populations program (Underserved Program) is designed to develop and implement outreach strategies targeted at, and provide victim services to, adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking in underserved populations.
DOJ Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grant Program
Deadline: January 26, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1012761/download
Recognizing the pressing need to focus on sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking against individuals with disabilities and Deaf individuals due to the proliferation of such crimes, Congress authorized the Training and Services to End Violence Against Women with Disabilities Grant Program (Disability Grant Program).
DHS National Non-Profit Organization Grant Program
Deadline: January 26, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298137
The Coast Guard is the lead agency in development and maintenance of the Strategic Plan of the National Recreational Boating Safety Program. The Coast Guard will work closely with each non-profit organization grantee to ensure the funded projects adhere to the Strategic Plan. The Coast Guard conducts joint meetings and conferences, serves on committees with individuals from non-profit organizations, and conducts many other activities that constitute substantial involvement with the National Recreational Boating Safety Program.
Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) – Registered Nurses in Primary Care (RNPC) Training Program
Deadline: January 28, 2018
URL: https://bhw.hrsa.gov/fundingopportunities/?id=f5ad18f6-eafc-4c72-baf1-5ad606a354c3
This notice solicits applications for the Nurse Education, Practice, Quality and Retention (NEPQR) – Registered Nurses in Primary Care (RNPC) Training Program. The purpose of this four-year training program is to recruit and train nursing students and current registered nurses (RNs) to practice to the full scope of their license in community-based primary care teams to increase access to care, with an emphasis on chronic disease prevention and control, including mental health and substance use conditions. The program aims to achieve a sustainable primary care nursing workforce equipped with the competencies necessary to address pressing national public health issues, even the distribution of the nursing workforce, improve access to care and improve population health outcomes by strengthening the capacity for basic nurse education and practice and addressing national nursing needs under three priority areas: education, practice and retention, as authorized by PHS Act sections 831(a)-(c) and 831A(a)-(c). There is a webinar for this program on November 28, 2017 at 2pm ET. Call-in number: 1-888-390-0787, Participant Code: 8934038, URL: https://hrsa.connectsolutions.com/fy18_nepqr_rnpc_foa/
DOJ Rural Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1018011/download
Victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking in rural communities face unique challenges and barriers to receiving assistance rarely encountered in urban areas. The geographic isolation, transportation barriers, economic structure, strong social and cultural pressures, and lack of available services in rural jurisdictions significantly compound the problems confronted by those seeking support and services to end the violence in their lives. These factors also complicate the ability of the criminal justice system to investigate and prosecute sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking cases. In addition, socio-cultural, economic, and geographic barriers make it difficult for victim services providers to identify and assist victims of these crimes.
Community Pediatrics Grants – CATCH Planning and Implementation and Resident Grants
Deadline: January 31, 2018
Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded to individual pediatricians and fellowship trainees to plan innovative community-based child health initiatives that will ensure all children have medical homes, are properly immunized, and have access to health care services not otherwise available in their community.
Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood Invites
Letters of Intent Due: January 31, 2018
URL: http://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/
Grants will be awarded in support of creative, innovative projects and programs with potential to significantly enhance the development, health, safety, education, and/or quality of life for children from infancy through five years of age
Klorane Botanical Foundation Budding Botanist Grant
Deadline: January 31, 2018
URL: https://kidsgardening.org/2018-budding-botanist-grant/
The Klorane Botanical Foundation is committed to supporting programs to teach respect for the environment and protect nature through the preservation of plant species and biodiversity. Designed to further their mission, the Budding Botanist Grant will help our youngest citizens learn about plants, explore their world and inspire them to take care of the life they discover in their local ecosystems.
Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Grant Program 2018 RFP
Deadline: January 31, 2018
URL: http://www.nfwf.org/fivestar/Pages/2018rfp.aspx
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx and Southern Company are pleased to solicit applications for the 2018 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. The Five Star and Urban Waters program will award approximately $2 million in grants nationwide.
Leona Gruber Trust Grant
Deadline: January 31, 2018 for March Decision
URL: https://www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/gruber-trust-leona
Grants are made to charitable organizations which have as their objective and which truly serve for the benefit of mankind. Preference is given to hospitals and educational institutions and organizations, especially those established by the Roman Catholic Church, and other organizations such as YWCA, YMCA, and Boy Scouts of America.
Home Depot Foundation Invites Applications for Community Impact Program
Application Period Opens: February 1, 2018
URL: https://corporate.homedepot.com/grants/community-impact-grants
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to projects that repair, modify, weatherize, or otherwise improve low-income and/or transitional housing or community facilities.
DOJ Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program
Deadline: February 1, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/1016571/download
The Legal Assistance for Victims (LAV) Grant Program is intended to increase the availability of civil and criminal legal assistance1 needed to effectively aid adult and youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking by providing funds that may be used to provide direct legal services to victims in legal matters relating to or arising out of that abuse or violence, at minimal or no cost to the victims.
NEA Foundation – Learning and Leadership Grants
Deadline: February 1, 2018
URL: https://www.neafoundation.org/for-educators/learning-and-leadership-grants/
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to support the professional development of public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education
CLIF Small Grants Program
Deadlines – three times a year: February 1, June 1, and October 1
URL: http://clifbarfamilyfoundation.org/Grants-Programs/Small-Grants
These grants are awarded for general organizational support as well as funding for specific projects. Small grants average approximately $7,000 each
Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant
Deadline: February 1, 2018
URL: http://usendowment.org/healthywatersheds.html
Healthy Watersheds Consortium Grant. Due February 1, 2018. Up to $3 million to accelerate strategic protection of healthy, freshwater ecosystems and their watersheds / funding at about this level is anticipated on an annual basis around this time through 2020 / 25% match required / priority will be given to proposals that maximize measurable outcomes for watershed protection - e.g. acres protected, progress toward protection goals, degree of watershed function protected, etc.
Retirement Research Foundation Accepting Applications for Projects on Aging
Deadline: February 1, May 1, and August 1
URL: http://www.rrf.org/grants/responsive-grants
RRF is now accepting proposals from nonprofit organizations for local and national projects designed to improve the quality of life for older Americans. Grants will be awarded for projects that provide direct services, advocacy, education and training programs for professionals working with elders, as well as for research that investigates causes and solutions to significant problems of older adults. Projects with a local focus will be considered from organizations based only in seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Florida. However, advocacy, training, and research projects of national relevance are considered from organizations located anywhere in the United States.
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (FEMA)
Deadline: February 2, 2018
URL: https://www.fema.gov/assistance-firefighters-grant
The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Steelcase Education – Active Learning Center Grants
Deadline: February 2, 2018
Classroom packages valued at up to $67,000 include furniture, a design review, installation, onsite training, and a Learning Environment Evaluation tool to measure connection, improve engagement, and spur the collective success of students and staff
Herb Block Foundation Pathways out of Poverty Program
Deadline: February 7, 2018
URL: https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/grant-programs
This program will focus on helping needy young people and adults gain a quality education. For projects serving youth, The Herb Block Foundation seeks proposals which focus on improving student achievement and healthy development of young people.
DOJ Sexual Assault Service Culturally Specific Program
Deadline: February 7, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/page/file/919291/download
Survivors of sexual assault from culturally specific communities frequently confront unique challenges, such as linguistic and cultural barriers, when seeking assistance. In order to provide the most appropriate services to such victims, the Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (hereinafter referred to as the SAS Culturally Specific Program) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise.
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
Deadline: February 8, 2018
URL: https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/beginning-farmer-and-rancher-development-program-bfrdp and https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=USDA-NIFA-OP-006410
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is accepting applications for $17.7 million through the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program, which supports the delivery of education, mentoring, and technical-assistance programs. At least 5% of the program's funds will be allocated to address the needs of limited-resource beginning farmers and ranchers, socially disadvantaged beginning farmers or ranchers, and/or farm workers and immigrants desiring to become beginning farmers or ranchers. At least 5% will be allocated to address the needs of beginning farmers and ranchers who are military veterans.
SBA Women Business Center Grants
Deadline: February 12, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=299733 and https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=299736
The mission of the WBC Program is to act as the catalyst for providing in-depth, substantive, outcome-oriented business services to women entrepreneurs, both nascent and established businesses, a representative number of which are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit
Deadline: February 16, 2018
URL: https://kresge.org/KIPD2018
We are excited to let you know that applications are now being accepted for Round 4 of the Kresge Innovative Projects: Detroit (KIP:D) initiative. As many of you know, the KIP:D initiative provides resources for projects that support the vision and creativity of residents to strengthen Detroit’s neighborhoods.
DOJ Consolidated Grant Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Assault and Engage Men and Boys as Allies Program
Expected Solicitation Release Date: January 4, 2018
Deadline: February 15, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/open-solicitations
The Consolidated Youth and Engaging Men Program provides the opportunity for communities to increase collaboration among non-profit victim service providers, community service organizations including those focused on engaging men as role models, schools, tribes and tribal governments, and local government agencies to enhance prevention, intervention, and response efforts in addressing sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking in children, youth and young adults ages 0-24
DOJ Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program Solicitation
Deadline: February 15, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/file/1022496/download
Survivors of sexual assault from culturally specific communities frequently confront unique challenges, such as linguistic and cultural barriers, when seeking assistance. In order to provide the most appropriate services to such victims, the Sexual Assault Services Culturally Specific Program (hereinafter referred to as the SAS Culturally Specific Program) supports nonprofit organizations that focus primarily on culturally specific communities and have experience in the area of sexual assault or who partner with an organization having such expertise. The goal of the SAS Culturally Specific Program is to create, maintain, and expand sustainable sexual assault services provided by culturally specific organizations, which are uniquely situated to respond to the needs of sexual assault victims from culturally specific communities.
Farmers Advocating for Organic Grants
Deadline: February 15, 2018
URL: https://www.organicvalley.coop/power-of-we/farmers-advocating-organics/
By combining resources, Organic Valley farmers are able to invest in projects that affect the livelihoods of organic farmers across the country. Grants are awarded to research, education, and advocacy projects focused on protecting and promoting organic in ways aligned with strategic priorities identified by the program. One-time grants are awarded in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. A Letter of Inquiry is required; if the LOI is approved, an organization will be invited to submit a full application.
DOJ FY18 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Deadline: February 16, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=OVW-2018-13826
The Transitional Housing Program makes grants to programs to provide 6-24 months of transitional housing with support services for victims who are homeless, or in need of transitional housing, as a result of a situation of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking; and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient. OVW is interested in programs with a holistic, victim-centered approach to providing transitional housing services that move survivors into permanent housing. Transitional housing can be provided in facilities that are owned by the applicant, in units that are leased by the applicant, or by providing rental assistance for units leased directly to victims. Support services offered should help transitional housing participants locate and secure permanent housing, secure employment, and integrate into a community. Examples of support services include employment counseling, occupational training, transportation, counseling, child care services, safety planning, case management, and other assistance. Support services must be offered to survivors on a voluntary basis. Voluntary support services are designed with survivor-input to meet the individual needs of each survivor. When implementing a voluntary services model through a trauma-informed approach, effective transitional housing supports the self-determination of survivors and adapts services to their individual needs. Staff who have been trained in working with victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking may also be funded to support transitional housing participants.
Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design – Design Assistance Grants
Deadline: February 16, 2018
URL: https://www.rural-design.org/apply
The Citizen’s Institute on Rural Design (CIRD) is inviting rural communities to submit applications for design assistance. The CIRD Program assists rural communities through design assistance in addressing issues such as multimodal transportation, healthy living, and downtown revitalization. Awards include a $10,000 stipend and in-kind professional design expertise and technical assistance valued at $35,000 to host a local workshop. A special webinar on the program and how to apply will be held January 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
EPA Office of Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Grant
Deadline: February 16, 2018
https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298732
The Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement Program provides funding to support community-based organizations in their efforts to collaborate and partner with local stakeholder groups (e.g., local businesses and industry, local government, medical providers, and academia) as they develop and implement solutions that address environmental and/or public health issues for underserved communities. For purposes of this announcement, the term “underserved community” refers to a community with environmental justice concerns and/or vulnerable populations, including minority, low income, rural, tribal, and indigenous populations. Eligible projects must demonstrate use of the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Model to support their collaborative efforts during the project period. Applying organizations should have a direct connection to the underserved community impacted by the environmental harms and risks detailed in the workplan. For dates and times of the Pre-Application Assistance calls go here: https://www.epa.gov/environmental-justice/environmental-justice-collaborative-problem-solving-cooperative-agreement-0
Kessler Foundation Signature Employment Grants
Deadline: February 18, 2018 (Concept Applications)
URL: http://kesslerfoundation.org/grantprograms/signatureemploymentgrants.php
Grants of up to $500,000 over two years will be awarded in support of pilot projects with the potential to generate new solutions to high unemployment and underemployment among individuals with disabilities
National Robotics Imitative
Deadline: February 20, 2018, February 5, 2019 – then every first Tuesday in February thereafter
URL: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18518/nsf18518.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
The NRI-2.0 program builds upon the original National Robotics Initiative (NRI) program to support fundamental research in the United States that will accelerate the development and use of collaborative robots (co-robots) that work beside or cooperatively with people. The focus of the NRI-2.0 program is on ubiquity, which in this context means seamless integration of co-robots to assist humans in every aspect of life.
Garrett Lee Smith Campus Suicide Prevention Grants
Deadline: February 20, 2018
URL: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-18-003
Grants to develop a comprehensive, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to: (1) enhance mental health services for all college students, including those at risk for suicide, depression, serious mental illness, and/or substance use disorders that can lead to school failure; (2) prevent mental and substance use disorders; (3) promote help-seeking behavior and reduce negative public attitudes; and (4) improve the identification and treatment of at-risk college students so they can successfully complete their studies.
DHHS – Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment Grant
Deadline: February 21, 2018
URL: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/ti-18-007
The purpose of this program is to implement screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment services for adolescents and adults in primary care and community health settings (e.g., health centers, hospital systems, etc.) for substance misuse and substance use disorders (SUD). This program is designed to expand/enhance the state and tribal continuum of care for SUD services and reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) consumption and its negative health impact, increase abstinence, reduce costly health care utilization, and promote sustainability and the integration of behavioral health and primary care services through policy changes that increase treatment access in generalist and specialist practice.
DOJ Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Programs
Anticipated Solicitation Release: January 4, 2018
Deadline: February 21, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/open-solicitations
The Transitional Housing Program makes grants to programs to provide 6-24 months of transitional housing with support services for victims who are homeless, or in need of transitional housing, as a result of a situation of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking; and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient. OVW is interested in programs with a holistic, victim centered approach to providing transitional housing services that move survivors into permanent housing.
Rural Health Network Development Planning Grant
Deadline: February 23, 2018
Grants to promote the planning and development of healthcare networks in order to achieve efficiencies; expand access to, coordinate, and improve the quality of essential healthcare services; and strengthen the rural healthcare system as a whole.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grants
Deadline: February 26, 2018
URL: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/newsroom/releases/?cid=NRCSEPRD1370829
USDA is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $10 million in the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, funding innovative conservation projects in three focus areas: grazing lands, organic systems and soil health.
DOJ Improving Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Grant Program
Anticipated Solicitation Release: January 4, 2018
Deadline: February 27, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/open-solicitations
The Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program challenges the community to work collaboratively to identify problems and share ideas that will result in effective responses to ensure victim safety and offender accountability. A coordinated community response that brings together effective partners from the local government including law enforcement agencies, prosecutors’ offices and courts, nonprofit organizations, and population specific organizations is critical to the Improving Criminal Justice Responses Program.
DOJ Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program
Anticipated Solicitation Release: January 4, 2018
Deadline: February 28, 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/open-solicitations
Recognizing that individuals who are 50 years of age or older who are victims of abuse in later life, including domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, exploitation, and neglect, face unique barriers to receiving assistance, Congress created the Enhanced Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program (Abuse in Later Life Program).
DOJ Grants to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking on Campus Program
Anticipated Solicitation Release: January 4, 2018
Deadline: February 28. 2018
URL: https://www.justice.gov/ovw/open-solicitations
The Campus Program encourages a comprehensive coordinated community approach that enhances victim safety, provides services for victims and supports efforts to hold offenders accountable. The funding supports activities that develop and strengthen trauma informed victim services and strategies to prevent, investigate, respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. Developing campus-wide coordinated responses involving campus victim service providers, law enforcement/campus safety officers, health providers, housing officials, administrators, student leaders, faith-based leaders, representatives from student organizations, and disciplinary board members is critical.
NOI to Publish a NOFA for Programs to Increase Diversity among Individuals Engaged in Health Related Research (PRIDE) Coordinating Center
Estimated Posting Date: December 1, 2017
Deadline: March 1, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=NOT-HL-17-528
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute intends to publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to solicit applications for a Coordinating Center (CC) to support the Programs to Increase Diversity among Individuals Engaged in Health Related Research (PRIDE). The PRIDE CC will provide programmatic support to the PRIDE Summer Institutes (R25) whose goal is to enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce through provision of research education and mentoring programs for junior faculty from under-represented backgrounds. This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive applications.
Minority AIDS Initiative: Service Integration
Deadline: March 5, 2018
URL: https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-18-004
Grants to integrate evidence-based, culturally competent mental and substance use disorder treatment with HIV primary care and prevention services. The population of focus is individuals with a serious mental illness or co-occurring disorder living with or at risk for HIV and/or hepatitis in at-risk populations, including racial and ethnic minority communities.
HHS Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) Grant
Deadline: March 7, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298007
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 funds for the Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program. This program is focused on community-driven projects designed to grow local economies, strengthen Native American families, including the preservation of Native American cultures, and decrease the high rate of current challenges caused by the lack of community-based businesses, and social and economic infrastructure in Native American communities. Native American communities include American Indian tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
DHHS Treatment for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness, Serious Emotional Disturbance or Co-Occurring Disorders Experiencing Homelessness (Short Title: Treatment for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness)
Deadline: March 9, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=SM-18-014
The purpose of this program is to support the development and/or expansion of the local implementation of an infrastructure that integrates behavioral health treatment and recovery support services for individuals, youth, and families with a serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance or co-occurring disorder (i.e., a serious mental illness [SMI] and substance use disorder [SUD] or a serious emotional disturbance [SED] and SUD who are experiencing homelessness. The goal of this program is to increase capacity and provide accessible, effective, comprehensive, coordinated, integrated, and evidence-based treatment services, peer support and other recovery support services, and linkages to sustainable permanent housing. To achieve this goal, SAMHSA will support three types of activities: (1) integrated behavioral health treatment and other recovery-oriented services; (2) efforts to engage and connect clients to enrollment resources for health insurance, Medicaid, and mainstream benefits (e.g. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), etc.); and (3) coordination of housing and services that support sustainable permanent housing.
HHS Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes
Deadline: March 11, 2018 (est.)
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298156
THE ADMINISTRATION for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families' Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) announces the availability of funds under the Transitional Living Program (TLP) and Maternity Group Home (MGH). THE PURPOSE of FYSB's TLP and MGH grant programs are to implement, enhance, and/or support effective strategies for successful transition to sustainable living for runaway and homeless youth ages 16 to under 22 and/or pregnant and parenting youth ages 16 to under 22 and their dependent child(ren). Both projects must provide safe, stable, and appropriate shelter for 18 months and, under extenuating circumstances, can be extended to 21 months and provide comprehensive services that supports the transition of homeless youth to self-sufficiency and stable, independent living. Through the provision of shelter and an array of comprehensive services, TLP youth will realize improvements in four core outcome areas (i.e., safe and stable housing, education/employment, permanent connections, and social and emotional well-being.)
EPA Environmental Education Grants Program
Deadline: March 15, 2018
URL: https://www.epa.gov/education/environmental-education-ee-grant-solicitation-notice
NewEPA is making available up to $3 million in funding for locally-focused environmental education grants under the 2018 EE Local Grant Program. Ten RFPs are being issued nationally, one in each of EPA’s ten Regions, for a total funding of up to $3 million nationwide. EPA anticipates awarding three to four grants in each EPA Region, for no less than $50,000 and no more than $100,000 each, for a total of 30-35 grants nationwide.
Voya Foundation STEM and Financial Literacy Program Grants
Deadline: March 16, 2018
URL: http://corporate.voya.com/corporate-responsibility/investing-communities/voya-foundation-grants
Voya Foundation grants are focused on Financial Resilience. We work to ensure that youth are equipped with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) expertise and financial knowledge necessary to compete in the 21st century workforce and make smart financial decisions that lead to a secure retirement. Grants will be awarded in support of K-8 STEM education and 9-12 financial literacy programs.
HUD Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program (LBPCF)
Deadline: March 20, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=FR-6100-N-42 and https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/administration/grants/fundsavail/2017lbphcnofa
The LBPHC program funds units of state, local and tribal government to implement comprehensive programs to identify and remediate lead based paint hazards in privately owned rental or owner occupied housing. Healthy Homes Supplemental funds may be used only in homes also receiving HUD-funded lead hazard control work (interim controls or abatement). Grantees must use an inspection tool that identifies all 29 hazards identified in the Healthy Homes Rating System (HHRS) for assessing, prioritizing and repairing the identified health and safety hazards within those units. For more information about the HHRS, see HUD's HHRS webpage.
Hanley Family Foundation
Deadlines: March 31 and September 30
URL: http://www.hanleyfamilyfoundation.org/grantmaking-procedures/
Grants to support organizations whose primary focus is to help individuals to recover from, or avoid, substance use disorder. Due to the lack of treatment services, opportunities to support new or expanding programs that will allow more people to seek recovery are particularly attractive to HFF. Please note, for the current year, we have already expended the portion of our funds allocated for prevention efforts. As such, we are not supporting any further prevention-oriented projects at this time.
Classics for Kids Foundation Grants
Deadline: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
URL: https://classicsforkids.org/apply-for-a-grant/
If your school or non-profit organization believes in the role of fine instruments in your program, and can show evidence of need and commitment to raising matching funds, you are a strong candidate for the Classics for Kids matching grant program.
FM Global Fire Prevention Grant Program
Deadline: 3 Times a Year: March 31, July 31, and November 31
URL: https://fs20.formsite.com/fmglobal/form14/index.html
Because we believe that the majority of fire can be prevented, FM Global is pleased to offer financial support to organizations working to combat fire. Through our new Fire Prevention Grant Program, fire departments and brigades, as well as national, state, regional, local and community organizations can apply for funding to support a wide array of fire prevention, preparedness and control efforts, including prefire planning, fire prevention education/training and arson prevention/fire investigation.
American Century Investments Foundation – Innovative Community Program Grants
Deadlines – Twice a year: April 4, 2018 and October 3, 2018
URL: https://www.growyourgiving.org/grant/american-century-investments-foundation
The Foundation prefers to grant money to organizations providing innovative opportunities that are sustainable and inspire growth in the communities where American Century Investments® employees live and work. The Foundation will accept applications twice per year; however, organizations are encouraged to apply once yearly.
NEA CHALLENGE AMERICA Grant Program
Deadline: April 12, 2018
URL: https://www.arts.gov/grants-organizations/challenge-america/grant-program-description
The Challenge America category offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations -- those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Age alone (e.g., youth, seniors) does not qualify a group as underserved; at least one of the underserved characteristics noted above also must be present. Please provide details about the underserved audience you select in your application. Grants are available for professional arts programming and for projects that emphasize the potential of the arts in community development.
HHS Community Collaborations to Strengthen Family Connections
Deadline: April 13, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=298155
The Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau announces the availability of one grant to: (1) implement a multi-system approach among public and private agencies integrating community and faith-based to promote effective partnerships; (2) develop or enhance a navigator program to meet caregivers own needs and the needs of the children they are raising; (3) utilize intensive family-finding activities, including search technology, effective family engagement, collaboration with child support, and other means to identify biological family members for the target population to create a greater volume of relationships and connectedness within their families and establish permanent family placements when appropriate; and (4) implement family group decision-making (FGDM) meetings for children in the child welfare system. The project funded under this announcement will be implemented through strong collaboration between the grantee and the public child welfare agency. The successful applicant will facilitate cross collaboration and data sharing among relevant agencies, including the courts, child welfare, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), aging and family caregiver support programs, child support, fatherhood programs, education, domestic violence, mental health and substance abuse in order to better identify, assess, and service kinship caregivers and at-risk families within the child welfare system.
Carton 2 Garden Contest
Deadline: April 16, 2018
URL: https://kidsgardening.org/spring-2018-carton-2-garden-contest/
We are proud to present the fourth annual national Carton 2 Garden Contest, sponsored by Evergreen Packaging! Open to public and private schools, contest winners will be selected based on their implementation of an innovative garden creation featuring creative and sustainable uses for repurposed milk and juice cartons.
HUD Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program
Deadline: April 17, 2018
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=FR-6100-N-35 and https://www.hudexchange.info/programs/yhdp/
The Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program (YHDP) is an exciting new initiative designed to reduce the number of youth experiencing homelessness.
SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Conservation Fund Grants
Deadlines: April 30, 2018 (Second Round)
URL: https://swbg-conservationfund.org/en/grant-seekers
The Fund has 4 major areas of focus: species research, habitat protection, conservation education, and animal rescue and rehabilitation. Each year the Fund has specific conservation priorities it supports. Your programs must align with these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation Environmental, Education, Human Services Project Grants
Deadline: April 30, 2018
URL: http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org/grants/grant-guidelines/
The foundation is focused on making grants to support environmental, human services and other causes although our interests are fairly diverse and may lead us into other areas on an occasional basis. We make both program and operating grants and do not have any geographic restrictions on our grants. Nonprofit organizations that qualify for public charity status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or public schools and libraries are eligible for contributions or grants.
Crayola Creative Leadership Grants
Deadline: June 22, 2018
URL: http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx
Thank you for your interest in the Champion Creatively Alive Children® grant opportunity! The 2018 program provides grants for innovative, creative leadership team building within elementary/middle schools. Beginning December 1, 2018, submit your application for the opportunity to receive a grant to help build your school's creative capacity. Each grant-winning school (up to 20 grants awarded) receives $2,500 and Crayola products valued at $1,000.
VA Stand Down Event Funding
Deadline: December 31, 2020
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=299798
Stand Down grant funds must be used to enhance employment and training opportunities or to promote the self-sufficiency of homeless veterans through paid work. Veterans experiencing homelessness do not always have access to basic hygiene supplies necessary to maintain their health and appearance. Lack of shelter limits their ability to prepare for and present themselves at job interviews or be contacted for follow-up. Basic services such as showers, haircuts, attention to health concerns, and other collaborative services provided at SD events can give participants a greater sense of self and an opportunity to improve their chances of securing and maintaining employment. Each year, VETS sets funds aside from the Homeless Veterans’ Reintegration Program (HVRP) budget activity to award SD grants. Stand Down funding is a non-competitive grant awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until available annual funding is exhausted. VETS will continue to accept applications and process when additional funds become available. The maximum amount that can be awarded, per applicant for a geographic area, in a fiscal year (October 1 – September 30) is $7,000 for a one-day event and $10,000 for a multi-day event.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
Application Deadline: Ongoing
URL: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/acep/
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $250 million in technical and financial assistance in 2018 to help private landowners, tribes, land trusts, and other groups protect critical wetlands, agricultural lands, and grasslands through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. Wetland reserve easements help landowners and tribes restore and protect wetland ecosystems. Agricultural land easements provide funds to conservation partners to purchase permanent conservation easements on private working lands. The cooperating entity applies for matching funds from NRCS for the purchase of an easement from the landowner. Applications are taken continuously; 2018 consideration cutoff dates vary by state.
Singing for Change and Environmental Problem Solving Grants
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://www.singingforchange.org/guidelines.html
Singing for Change supports nonprofit organizations that inspire personal growth, community integration, and the enhanced awareness that collectively, people can bring about positive change. We believe people can achieve sustainable self-sufficiency through dynamic, connected, diverse communities.
Kresge Foundation Arts and Culture Place Based Initiative Grant
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://kresge.org/programs/arts-culture/place-based-initiatives-0
We believe that sharing lessons about how and when Creative Placemaking contributes to comprehensive community development is crucial to the arts and community development fields.
Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan
Deadline: Rolling
URL: https://cfsem.org/apply/grants/
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan is always looking for effective program and project ideas that can improve life in southeast Michigan, specifically in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair and Livingston counties.
Battle Creek Community Foundation Neighborhood Grants
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://www.bccfoundation.org/neighborhood
Neighborhood Grants are a tool that groups of residents can use to help make their neighborhood or community a better place to live. A grant is simply a donation of money to a group by the Community Foundation for the purpose of helping them turn a vision into reality. The Community Foundation has been providing funding opportunities for residents to improve lives in their neighborhoods for over eight years. Recently, the program has been redesigned and streamlined to make the application process easier and faster. Priority will be given to projects which target one or more of our strategic focus areas.
Kresge Foundation Arts and Culture Local Systems Grant
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://kresge.org/programs/arts-culture/local-systems-0
Citywide cross-sector and cross-disciplinary projects that embed arts, culture and community-engaged design into municipal governments and departments and in other non-arts disciplines and sectors. These may include but are not limited to, local government departments, community financial networks such as community development financial institutions, community banks, credit unions, comprehensive planning efforts, human services and health advocate networks.
Kresge Foundation Innovative Population Health Programs and Community-Centered Policies
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://kresge.org/programs/health/accelerating-community-centered-approaches
We support efforts developed and implemented by partners from different sectors who are able to advance community-driven strategies to improve health. Typically such efforts are multidimensional and address the interconnected challenges that present obstacles to health.
Kresge Foundation Healthy Housing and Neighborhoods Initiative
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://kresge.org/programs/health/developing-healthy-places
We support activities that speed the adoption of programs, policies and practices that promote safe, stable housing for vulnerable people. We are interested in community development efforts that foster health and connect low-income residents to opportunity.
Kresge Foundation Advancing Innovative, Multi-Sectoral Policy Solutions in Human Services
Deadline: Rolling
To provide greater pathways to economic and social mobility, we must recognize how many factors influence a person’s ability to access opportunity and that one sector alone can’t address all social problems.
The Milbank Foundation
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://fdnweb.org/milbank/grant-guidelines/
Grants focused on integrating people with disabilities into all aspects of American Life.
Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://csr.cisco.com/pages/global-impact-cash-grants
Cisco seeks to identify, incubate, and develop innovative solutions that solve challenging socioeconomic conditions where we can have the most impact: critical human needs, access to education, and economic empowerment.
Motor City Match
Deadline: Quarterly Rolling
URL: http://www.motorcitymatch.com/
Motor City Match helps new and expanding businesses locate and thrive in Detroit by matching the best businesses from the city and around the world with Detroit’s best available real estate. Providing the funding and the tools to fuel the city’s entrepreneurial revolution.
Motor City Re-Store
Deadline: Quarterly Rolling
URL: http://www.motorcityre-store.com/
Gives Detroit’s neighborhood businesses a boost in curb appeal through matching grants that improve their storefronts, making our commercial corridors more walkable, more attractive, and better for business.
American Library Association Beyond Words Disaster Grants
Deadline: Ongoing/Rolling
URL: http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/beyond-words
For those communities declared a natural disaster by FEMA, schools may be eligible to apply for the ALA/Dollar General Beyond Words School Library Relief Grant. Grants range from $10,000-20,000.
Ford Family Foundation Grants:
Deadline: Rolling
Community Building Spaces Grant URL: http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/rural-capital-projects
Good Neighbor Grant URL: http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do/vital-rural-communities/community-and-economic-development/good-neighbor-grants
Ford Foundation “What we do” URL: http://www.tfff.org/what-we-do
The Ford Family Foundation is accepting applications to two funding opportunities for small or rural communities with populations under 35,000. The Good Neighbor Grant offers funding to address unexpected needs or simple projects. Grants are available between $1,000 and $10,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Additionally, the Community Building Spaces Grant offers funding for the development of public spaces. Various uses of funding include land acquisition, purchasing buildings, construction and renovations, among other activities. Grants are available between $50,000 to $250,000 and accepted on a rolling basis.
Walgreens Community Grant Program
Deadline: Rolling
URL: https://www.walgreens.com/topic/about/community/companyguidelines.jsp
Health is our major area of focus, and the largest share of our annual budget is allocated to programs that address the health needs of our patients. Organizations seeking funding should have a specific focus on improving:
- Access to health and wellness in their community
- Pharmacy education programs and mentoring initiatives
- Civic and Community outreach
- Emergency and Disaster Relief
MAC AIDS Fund Community Grants Program Fund
Deadline: Rolling on a quarterly basis (12/15, 3/15, 6/15, 9/15)
URL: http://www.macaidsfund.org/thework/applications/
MAF recognizes that there is an increasing need for resources to support food and nutrition programs for people living with HIV/AIDS due to rising food costs, decreased government funding, and an increase in demand for services. The primary goal of this initiative is to improve the nutritional health of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In addition to strengthening the body’s natural ability to fight and combat infections that can be lethal to a person living with HIV/AIDS, proper nutrition maximizes the effectiveness of anti-retroviral drug treatments and also reduces and offsets the negative side-effects of medication. Proper nutrition is also a key to treatment adherence and compliance and has been cited by clients and medical professionals as an important component of an integrated treatment and prevention program. Addressing the nutritional needs of people living with HIV/AIDS is a key component of an integrated approach to addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S.
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation Grants
Deadline: Rolling/Open
URL: https://www.packard.org/what-we-fund/
Funding for many different projects funded on a proposal by proposal level with a focus on Climate Change, Access to Healthy and Early Learning, Advancing Reproductive Health and Rights, Ensuring a Better Future for the Ocean, Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers, Supporting Local Communities, Gaining Knowledge Through Science, and Helping Farmers Protect the Planet and Nourish the World. Contact the foundation for more information.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneering Ideas Brief Proposals
Deadline: Rolling
URL: https://www.rwjf.org/en/how-we-work/submit-a-proposal.html
Grants for innovative projects that are working to build a culture of health - ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need and all families have the opportunity to make healthier choices. Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Surdna Foundation Grants
Deadline: Rolling
URL: http://www.surdna.org/grants/grants-overview.html
The Surdna Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organization in the priority areas of Sustainable Environments, Strong Local Economies, and Thriving Cultures.
Economic Development Assistance Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program
Deadline: No submission Deadline – applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the publication of a new FFO
URL: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=290874
Under this FFO, EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s Public Works and EAA programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. EDA provides strategic investments on a competitive- merit-basis to support economic development, foster job creation, and attract private investment in economically distressed areas of the United States.
RESOURCES: Items will remain listed for 8 weeks from date at end of summary
Collective Impact Forum Backbone Starter Guide: A Summary of Major Resources about the Backbone
The Backbone Starter Guide is a new resource for those thinking about how to start a backbone, or for established backbone teams who are bringing in new members and partners. The starter guide includes a short overview of the collective impact approach, as well as addresses: Available here: http://collectiveimpactforum.org/sites/default/files/Backbone%20Starter%20Guide.pdf 1/19/2018
Collective Impact Forum: How to Lead Collective Impact Working Groups: A Comprehensive Toolkit
This kit provides detailed tools, templates, and tips. From increasing membership and community engagement to planning and running effective meetings, Co-chairs will find strategic and tactical resources to help them contribute to a successful initiative. Available here: http://collectiveimpactforum.org/resources/how-lead-collective-impact-working-groups-comprehensive-toolkit 1/19/2018
Collective Impact Forum: Community Engagement Toolkit
The Community Engagement Toolkit share a series of tools for planning community engagement to be more purposeful, equitable, transparent, and strategic so that community members are true partners for achieving impact. Available Here: http://collectiveimpactforum.org/resources/community-engagement-toolkit 1/19/2018
Farm Town Strong:
Website details information and resources to support agricultural communities affected by the opioid epidemic. Presents crisis hotlines, links to treatment centers, prevention resources, and prescription drug disposal for rural agricultural communities. https://farmtownstrong.org/ 1/19/2018
HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program Summary Sheet – FY16
How HUD’s Section 108 Loan program was used in 2016 by communities of all sizes to achieve community development goals here: https://www.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/2016-Section-108-Guaranteed-Loan-Program-Overview.pdf For more information on how this program can be used in your community view the webinar here: https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/courses/section-108-loan-guarantee-program-as-a-financing-tool/
LIHTC Allocating Agencies: https://lihtc.huduser.gov/agency_list.htm
Web-Based Instructional System for Environmental Review (WISER)
The Web-Based Instructional System for Environmental Review (WISER) teaches grantees how to understand and address all aspects of the environmental review process required for all HUD-assisted projects. This set of self-paced online learning modules can be completed in any order. Each module includes its own learning assessment and opportunity for obtaining a certificate of completion. https://www.hudexchange.info/trainings/wiser/ 12/23/2018
HUD Research Partnerships
Do you have an idea for a research project that aligns with HUD’s Research Roadmap? Funding is available for unsolicited research partnerships with universities, philanthropic organizations, and other federal or state agencies through noncompetitive cooperative agreements. Proposals may be submitted at any time and will be evaluated as they are received. https://www.huduser.gov/portal/oup/research_partnerships.html 12/23/2017
Questions and Answers from Grants.gov’s Townhall Webinar
On December 5th and 7th Grants.gov held town hall-style webinars so that users could have their questions answered about Grants.gov Workspace and the upcoming retirement of the Legacy PDF application method. This site includes a summary as well as the full video recording of the webinar: https://blog.grants.gov/2017/12/12/questions-and-answers-from-grants-govs-town-hall-webinars/ 12/23/2017
Programs of HUD Guidebook Updated
The newest edition of Programs of HUD is now available. The resource guide is a comprehensive summary of all agency's grant, regulatory and mortgage insurance programs along with the corresponding statutory and regulatory authorities. This is a great resource for HUD staff and HUD external partners. https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/Main/documents/HUDPrograms2017.pdf 12/23/2017
Debt in America: An Interactive Map
Credit can be a lifeline, and a bridge to education and homeownership; but debt can burden families and communities, and exacerbates wealth inequality. How does your community compare? https://apps.urban.org/features/debt-interactive-map/ 12/23/2017
HUD – Homeowners’ Guide to Success – What to do if you can’t pay your mortgage
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development released the Homeowners Guide to Success as part of a public-private partnership between federal agencies and industry partners. The guide provides homeowners with information on the critical first steps to take if they are at risk of missing a mortgage payment or facing foreclosure. The guide covers the importance of contacting your servicer early in the process. The guide also discusses the value of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies. The assistance HUD-approved housing counseling agencies offer at no cost to consumers, helps borrowers obtain independent, knowledgeable information and avoid scams. https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/Housing/documents/RevUpdHmownSuc121518fnl.pdf 12/23/2018
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov provides a listing of some governmental benefits. https://www.benefits.gov/benefits/browse-by-state/state/163 11/27/2017
USDA Website for Military Veterans: The site, www.usda.gov/veterans, focuses on the areas of employment, education, and entrepreneurship and each section offers information on veterans’ programs from the 17 agencies within the department. 11/27/2017
EPA Local Food Local Places Toolkit
Toolkit to help communities with revitalizing local food systems while reinvesting in downtown areas and existing neighborhoods. https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/local-foods-local-places-toolkit 11/3/2017
TRAINING/SEMINARS/WEBINARS:
Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) and US Economic Development Administration (EDA) RLF Best Practices and Training Initiative
URL: https://www.cdfa.net/cdfa/cdfaweb.nsf/pages/edarlfprogram.html
Several webinars, training, resources, and peer-to-peer learning exchanges on the EDA Revolving Loan Fund Program. The RLF is a staple of the federal economic development access to capital delivery system. The program, established in 1975, is designed to provide grants to state and local governments, political subdivisions, and nonprofit organizations to operate a lending program that offers low-interest loans to businesses that cannot get traditional bank financing. Grant recipients are required to manage their RLF according to their RLF administrative plan, a document that describes the lending strategy and administrative procedures for a specific RLF project.
Protecting Farmworkers from Sexual Harassment and Human Trafficking: State Level Activities:
Date: January 25, 2018, 2-3:30pm ET
This webinar will showcase how a State Monitor Advocate from Maine formed coalitions within the state and provided training on issues related to sexual harassment and human trafficking.
Conversion of Moderate Rehabilitation & Single Room Occupancy Projects to RAD
January 30, 2018, 2pm-3:30pm ET
Understand the benefits of RAD, learn about eligibility requirements, understand the different rental assistance options available, and get an overview of the overall conversion process.
Bed Bug Training Session
January 30, 2018
The HUD Detroit Multifamily Office is hosting a bed bug training session on January 30, 2018 from 9-11am in the training room. The training is being presented by Gary Offenbacher from Continental Management Company. If you have any questions or would like to attend, please contact Ms. Jackie Fultz at 313-234-7514.
National Stormwater Calculator Update
URL: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5929804033268092674
January 31, 2018 from 2-3pm.
EPA developed the National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) to help support local, state, and national stormwater management objectives and regulatory efforts to reduce runoff through infiltration and retention using green infrastructure practices as low impact development controls. It is designed to be used by anyone interested in reducing runoff from a property, including site developers, landscape architects, urban planners, and homeowners. It can be used for any location within the United States, including Puerto Rico. This webinar will provide potential and example applications, and will present the new cost module and mobile web application version that can be used on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
MSHDA Building Michigan Community Conference
URL: http://buildingmicommunities.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/1971217_BMCC-SPONSORSHIP-BROCHURElow.pdf
April 30-2, 2018
For 20 years, 25 organizations have come together to plan the Building Michigan Communities Conference. The BMCC committee is made up of organizations from every facet of the affordable housing industry. This diversity allows for excellent representation of issues affecting the industry and creates a well-rounded and engaging educational experience for all attendees. The conference offers two-and-a-half days of informative, educational sessions with leading industry presenters and special guests. The educational tracks for the 2018 conference are: Innovation and Policy; Multifamily Housing Finance, Development, Rehabilitation, and Management; Organizational Growth; Preventing and Ending Homelessness; and Single-Family Housing Development.
STAKEHOLDER INPUT REQUESTED:
VA Request for Information Regarding its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers
Deadline: February 5, 2018
As part of ongoing improvement efforts, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking your input about the best ways to improve the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). We want to hear from caregivers, Veterans, Veteran Service Organizations, Military Service Organizations, community partners, and others who are committed to supporting the nation-wide network of caregivers. Share your ideas and thoughts about the PCAFC by commenting on the notice published in the Federal Register.
Notice of HUD EnVision Center Demonstration Comment Solicitation
URL: https://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2017-12-12/pdf/2017-26684.pdf
Deadline: February 12, 2018
HUD solicits comment on a demonstration designed to test the effectiveness of collaborative efforts by government, industry, and nonprofit organizations to accelerate economic mobility of low-income households in communities that include HUD-assisted housing through EnVision Centers, centralized hubs for supportive services focusing on the four pillars of Economic Empowerment, Educational Advancement, Health and Wellness, and Character and Leadership. Approximately 10 communities, selected from across the country, are anticipated to participate in the demonstration. The purpose of the demonstration is to explore the
potential of a new service-delivery mechanism to provide HUD-assisted households the ability to benefit from life-changing opportunities that the advancement of the four pillars affords.
SELECT NEWS ARTCILES – May Indicate some Place-Based Opportunities:
- HUD’s Sustainable Communities Initiative: An Emerging Model of Place-Based Federal Policy and Collaborative Capacity Building
- Should Economic Development Focus on People or Places?
- HUD CoC Award Announcement - https://www.hudexchange.info/onecpd/assets/File/2017-michigan-coc-grants.pdf
- Fiat Chrysler to Invest $1 billion in Michigan Plant, add 2,500 jobs
- Running out of workers in Western Michigan
- DFC Awards Nearly $100,000 to Help Detroiters Revitalize Vacant Land
- Flint Great Lakes Restoration Initiative $100,000 grant awarded by the US Forest Service for Emerald Ash Borer Mitigation. https://www.glri.us/
- Imagine Flint – Choice Neighborhoods grant application submitted to HUD http://imagineflint.com/PlanImplementation/ChoiceNeighborhoods.aspx
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Very respectfully,
Daniel J. Huyck
Management Analyst
Office of Field and Policy Management
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building
477 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226-2523
Phone: 313-234-7327
Fax: 313-226-5611
