Governor's Grants Office News
Martin O'Malley Anthony Brown
Governor Lt. Governor
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Greetings!
We had a great turnout at the Governor's Grants Conference at UMUC Conference Center on September 12 - the conference center was filled to capacity. We enjoyed hearing from Lt. Governor Anthony Brown in the Opening Session and Danny Werfel, the U.S. Controller at lunch. Although some breakout session panelists did not use Powerpoint presentations, we've posted the ones that were presented to our online training library and on our homepage under What's New, along with news coverage and a photo album. Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, volunteers and participants who made this the most successful conference we have hosted!
Stay tuned as our webinar series takes shape and begins again on October 19th, with Lester M. Salamon, Ph.D., Founding Director and Principal Research Scientist, Institute for Policy at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Salamon is a leading expert on alternative tools of government action and on the nonprofit sector in the U.S. and around the world. We are so fortunate to have him return to the Governor's Grants Office workshop series. See the information in this issue to register for this free seminar. As always, these webinars are offered at no cost to you due to the generous support of Verizon.
Eric Brenner
Director
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Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown at Governor's Grants Conference 2011 Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown opened the 2011 Governor's Grants Conference at UMUC Conference Center in Adelphi, Maryland, on September 12, 2011. He talked about the many federal funding uncertainties now faced by Maryland as a result of recent (and anticipated) federal action related to reducing the budget deficit. He pointed out that the austere federal funding situation makes it more important than ever to sharpen grant skills related to reporting, audit avoidance, and tying mission to results.
Lt. Governor Brown said, "Grants are helping our schools, our hospitals, our veterans and our environment. The work you do is helping us to build a stronger, healthier Maryland. The Governor and I are grateful for the role you play in our State's success. "
The Lt. Governor also spoke about the Maryland Health Care Reform Coordinating Council which he co-chairs. Through his leadership, Lt. Governor Brown has aggressively led our efforts to apply for and win many large competitive grants through the Affordable Care Act. |
Getting Creative with GGO Director Eric Brenner
Showing the Flag, on his Head
GGO Director Eric Brenner could not resist modeling the new University of Maryland Terpin's helmet at the Governor's Grants Conference at UMUC, demonstrating to keynoter US Controller Danny Werfel and the crowd of 600+, that one must be creative these days to garner attention in the grants community.
Eric did garner a laugh from the audience.
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GGO Webinar Series Continues
October 19 Maryland's own Lester Salamon, internationally renown expert on non-profits, will discuss latest data about nonprofits and the economy.
Join Director Eric Brenner of the Governor's Grants Offce for this free, one-hour webinar as he again hosts Dr. Lester Salamon, an expert on non-profit organizations' effect on economies. Dr. Salamon is a Professor at Johns Hopkins University and Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies. He will present data from his recent major study of how non-profits are faring during this economic downturn, the greatest since the Depression. Dr. Salamon will share some of his recent findings on non-profit jobs, revenues, and impacts on the economy. Given the increased uncertainty around federal grants, and federal funds in general, the timing couldn't be better to make sure Marylanders are as educated as possible on the state of the non-profit community in Maryland.
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Governor O'Malley Announces Maryland is Winner of Complete College America Innovation Challenge Governor Martin O'Malley recently announced that Maryland has won a $1 million award from the Complete College America Innovation Challenge. A national organization that works with states to boost college completion, Complete College America established the grant competition to support state-level efforts. Governors from all 50 states were invited to submit proposals to win one of only ten $1 million Complete College America grants. Ultimately, 33 states submitted proposals, and the winners were chosen based on which states proposed the most innovative, high-impact initiatives. "It is more important than ever to ensure that Marylanders earn their degrees," said Governor O'Malley. "This grant award will go a long way toward helping our State's higher education institutions implement strategies to eliminate barriers to completion and help students get the degrees they need to compete and win in the new economy." Maryland's winning grant proposal focused on two key projects aimed at increasing the number of Marylanders who complete Associate and Bachelor's degrees. The Developmental Math Course Redesign Project will transform remedial and developmental mathematics courses, particularly at community colleges and Historically Black Institutions (HBIs), so that many more students can move onto college-level mathematics in a timely manner. The grant will be administered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC) with a team that includes representatives from the Governor's Office, the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, St. Mary's College of Maryland, the Maryland Association of Community Colleges, and the Maryland State Department of Education. Governor O'Malley has set a statewide attainment goal that, by 2025, at least 55 percent of the State's residents aged 25-64 will hold at least one degree. In addition, the State has joined a number of national policy initiatives that support Maryland's state-specific goals, and partnerships with Complete College America, the Lumina Foundation, and the National Governors Association's Complete to Compete Initiative. |
A New Way to Do Business in Maryland: Benefit Corporations
Emphasis is not only on the bottom line of profit, but also on the bottom line of social responsibility.
The O'Malley-Brown Administration recently partnered with State Senator Jamie Raskin, Maryland Delegate Sheila Hixson and other elected officials throughout Maryland to make our state the first state in the nation to launch an innovative new type of corporation called a Benefit Corporation. Since then, four more states have followed Maryland's lead to pass their own Benefit Corporation laws, and we expect many more will do the same in the coming years. |
Federal Grants to Maryland down slightly in FY 10 while Salary and Wages Increase Slightly, according to new Census Bureau Report
The Census Bureau just released their Consolidated Federal Funds Report for Federal FY 2010.
There was some question whether this report would be issues again this year as there continues to be an increased emphasis on using USASpending.gov as the single website for researching all federal spending. While mandated by federal law (Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act, or FFATA), the USASpending site still is more difficult to navigate than the Recovery.gov website that tracks federal funds that were spent as part of the Recovery Act.
To avoid future duplication on reporting of federal funds, federal officials thought about reducing the federal spending reporting role of the Census Bureau, but at least for this year its CFFR appears to be unchanged in style from past years.
Of immediate interest to Maryland, federal grants received for FFY 2010 is reported at $14.4 billion, a slight decrease from $14.9 billion in FFY 2009. These figures include federal grants received directly by local governments, non-profits, and research universities, not just the federal grants that first go to Maryland state government. The drop in Maryland mirrors the drop in overall grant funds for the entire nation. Federal procurement also dropped a bit in Maryland during FFY 2010 ($26.5 billion, down from $27.4 billion in FFY 2009) but salaries and wages in Maryland actually increased ($15.0 billion, up from $13.2 billion in FFY 2009). Both of these trends (procurement dropping and salaries/wages increasing) reflect national trends.
As is always the case when new federal spending data is released, additional analysis is warranted, particularly because the figures in the CFFR can not be duplicated from figures available at USASpending.gov.
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If you are interested in finding a grant, make sure you sign up to receive our email alerts! Go to www.grants.maryland.gov to view these new grants announcements and to subscribe to alerts of new state and foundation grants like these:
Melanie Teems Award
Ellen Fraites Wagner Award Honorable Arthur Dorman Minority Scholarship Student of the Year Scholarship Teacher of the Year Award Environmental Education Grant Program Restoration Grant Program Outreach and Community Engagement Grant Program Community Greening Grant Program Community Greening Grant Program Arts in Communities Grants Arts & Entertainment Districts Technical Assistance Grant Follow us on twitter @MDGrantsOffice.
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Maryland Community Service Locator has a new look!
Looking for housing? A job? Need to find support for aging parents? Whatever the need, MDCSL is a great online resource to locate programs and services in your area!
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Some Upcoming Events
Governor's Criminal Justice Training Conference
Just a few seats left for crime fighters throughout Maryland. Registration closes Tuesday morning, Oct. 11 for this two-day conference October 13-14 at Washington College, Chestertown. GGO Director Eric Brenner will be a presenter on October 13 for two sessions about grants.
Walk to End Alzheimers
~Anne Arundel County Walk: Saturday, October 15, 9 a.m. Severn School, Severna Park http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/severnapark ~Howard County Walk: Saturday, October 22, 9 a.m. Centennial Park, Columbia http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/columbia ~Western Maryland Walk: Sunday, October 23, 1 p.m. Maryland School for the Deaf, Frederick http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/frederick ~Greater Baltimore Walk: Saturday, October 29, 8 a.m. Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville http://walktoendalz.kintera.org/baltimore Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter on Facebook: www.facebook.com/marylandalz National Alzheimer's Association on Twitter: http://twitter.com/alzassociation Third Annual Easton Airport Day In Partnership with Talbot Hospice Free admission but donations are appreciated. October 15, 2011, 9 a.m. - 4. p.m. For more info call 410-770-8055
Foundation Center Networking Night, Wednesday, November 2 at the Hyattsville Public Library, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Meet Your Local Grantmakers (Anne Arundel County) Wednesday, November 2 from 5 - 7:30 p.m.
The Annapolis Area Library, an affiliate of the Foundation Center, will host a panel of local grantmakers who will offer insights on philanthropy, what they look for in proposals for grants, and other elements of their grant-making process.
The library is located at 1410 West St, Annapolis MD 21401. This event is free, but space is limited, pre-registration is required either by email to [email protected] or by phone, 410-222-1750. Include your name, organization, phone number and email.
Hosting a grants-related workshop or a fundraising event? Tell us about it! Drop us a line at [email protected].
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JOB OPENINGS
Maryland Department of AgingAccountant Advanced
SALARY: $41,074 - $65,568 (Grade 16)
CLOSING DATE: October 17, 2011 (Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
LOCATION: Baltimore City
All candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications. View the full job announcement. Maryland Higher Education Commission Fiscal Services Officer I SALARY: $41,074 - $65,568 (Grade 16) CLOSING DATE: October 14, 2011 LOCATION: Annapolis, MD (Note: Position will relocate to Baltimore, MD in November 2011.) All candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications. View the full job announcement. View additional state job openings here.
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