GrantProse, Inc., Newsletter

March 1, 2011
Vol. 3, No. 16
Newsletter Editor: Derek Gatlin


North Carolina's leading newsletter for information on grants.
 

In This Issue
In the Spotlight
Training Calendar
Have You Ever Wondered...?
Featured Grant: BCBSNCF
Client Events
Grant Opportunities
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Dear Colleagues,

 

In the news and commentaries regarding President Obama's 2012 federal budget proposal, there is much focus on the proposed reductions but a robust identification of the proposed increases is lacking. These proposed increases illuminate the future of federal grant opportunities for which nonprofits, universities, and local governments will qualify. This is why we have created a new guide and featured it in today's article, Have You Ever Wondered... Where Will the Federal Grant Opportunities be in 2012?

  

We are highlighting the opportunities of the future because it is the GrantProse mission is to assist institutions, agencies and organizations expand fiscal resources and program operations, helping clients locate and secure grant funds matched to their interests and needs. Thank you for being a part of this mission with us, and for helping us disseminate information about our Grant Alerts, consultation services and training workshops.

 

GrantProse, Inc. conducts a series of high quality grant writing workshops for a reasonable cost. If you are new to grant writing or experienced and wanting to give your proposals a competitive edge, sign up for our grant writing training today. In partnership with the Wake Tech Business & Industry Center, we are offering a series of one-day workshops for novice grant writers and a two-day workshop for intermediate and advanced grant writers. Check out "In the Spotlight" below, or our training webpage, for a detailed description of this dynamic series.

 

We are encouraged by your active engagement with us through social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. We also hope you mark our website as a favorite on your computer, and return often to learn what's new in the grants world.

 

As always, thank you for your appreciation of our work!

 

Bill Carruthers

GrantProse, Inc.

In the Spotlight

 

Workshop Series on Successful Grant Writing
 

The presenter, Dr. Carruthers, and GrantProse associates will instruct a "systemic" approach to writing grants--an approach that can be used time and again with small and large grants from funding sources as varied as federal, state, local, foundation, corporation, professional associations and other sources. Central to Dr. Carruthers' system is the logic model. Dr. Carruthers will show how a well organized logic model provides the foundation to all major elements of a grant proposal. And, if you've ever struggled with writing a goal statement or those pesky SMART objectives, he will show you an easy way to tackle these elements.
 
  

Previous attendees have consistently rated this program with high marks; we're proud of the feedback that we've been getting. Compliments about the program include:


 "It is better than any other grant writing I have taken...even better than Duke."   . . .   "Thank you for an excellent training session. The goals, objectives and performance measures portion was invaluable to me."  . . .  "Way cheaper for better information."

 

Visit the GrantProse website for information on how to register.

Training Calendar

March 28, 2011 Novice Grant Writing Workshop

 

Are you new to grants...? GrantProse, Inc. will conduct a series of full-day novice grant writing workshops on the dates listed here. Visit the GrantProse website for information on how to register.

  

April 26, 2011 Novice Grant Writing Workshop

 

May 4-5, 2011 Intermediate/Advanced Grant Writing Workshop

 

Are you experienced with grants and want to advance your skills...? GrantProse, Inc. will conduct an intermediate, two-day grant writing workshop. Visit the GrantProse website for information on how to register.

 
 
Have You Ever Wondered . . . ?

 

Where will the federal grant opportunities be in 2012?

 

On Monday, February 14th, President Obama introduced his FY 2012 budget proposal. While his overall budget represents a $30 billion decrease in spending compared to fiscal year 2010, it also contains increases to certain departments, programs, and grants. These proposed increases are potentially the future of federal grant opportunities for which nonprofits, universities, and local governments will qualify. However, news about his budget has focused on the reductions and has lacked robust identification of proposed increases. This is why GrantProse has highlighted the proposed increases in the President's 2012 Budget Proposal: A Guide for Federal Grant Writers.

 

In this guide, you will find the federal departments listed in order of proposed increases, starting with a 13% increase to the National Science Foundation, 12% to the Department of Energy, and 4% to the Department of Education. While the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Health and Human Services only receive a slight increase and the Department of Health and Human Services receives a decrease of 5%, there are reallocations of funds to either enhance existing programs or to create new ones.

 

While this budget proposal may or may not be adopted, it offers important insights by illustrating the Administration's priorities. By identifying opportunities early, organizations can prepare for the future and create an edge over the competition.

 

To download President Obama's 2012 Budget Proposal: A Guide for Federal Grant Writers in PDF format, click here. If would like more information, see the President's Budget Proposal for FY 2012 found on the White House website, at this link. 

Featured Grant:

Blue Cross and Blue Shild of North Carolina Foundation

 

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation is accepting applications from nonprofits across North Carolina seeking to improve their organizations through capacity building efforts designed to promote sustainability. 

 

The initial round of grants helps to launch a capacity-building initiative for the Foundation through its Community Impact through Nonprofit Excellence focus area. The grants will fund efforts such as organizational assessments, strategic planning, board development and fundraising. To qualify, nonprofit organizations must be aligned with the Foundation's mission of improving the health and well-being of North Carolinians, and proposals should address the priorities of the Foundation's Healthy Active Communities and Health of Vulnerable Populations focus areas. 

 

Through the initiative, the Foundation seeks to strengthen organizations that work to increase physical activity and encourage healthy eating habits; or to improve the health outcomes of vulnerable populations in North Carolina. 

 

Average grants will be $15,000, with a range between $10,000 and $25,000.

Details about the program are available online.  Proposals are due March 11, 2011.

Client Events

Save the Date! April 28th, 2011


GrantProse is pleased to promote our clients' events. The City of Raleigh's Project LIFT is hosting its second, all-day, capacity building conference for area nonprofits on April 28, 2011 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The conference will feature 12 workshops on topics such as grant writing, board development and legal issues for nonprofit organizations. Early registration for this conference costs $35 and will begin on February 1, 2011.

For more information please email Barbara.muffoletto@raleighnc.gov

Grant Opportunities

 

NEW

Deadline: 3/14/11 (LOI; proposal due 4/11/11)
Program: Minority University Research and Education Program
Agency:
  NASA's Office of Education
 
Description: Projects supported by MUREP provide underrepresented and underserved students majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline and faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) access to NASA research and education opportunities.
Award Amount: $50,000-$300,000
Website: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/
Eligibility: Historically Black Colleges and Universities

 

NEW

Deadline: 04/20/11
Program: Public Health Law Research: Making the Case for Laws That Improve Health
Agency:
  Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
 
Description: The program seeks to build the evidence for and strengthen the use of regulatory, legal and policy solutions to improve public health and help people lead healthier lives. PHLR is equally interested in identifying and ameliorating laws and legal practices that unintentionally harm health. 
Award Amount: $450,000
Website: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21342
Eligibility: nonprofits

 

Looking for something specific? Email us a description (25 words or less) about the grant funding you are seeking, and we'll keep an eye out for suitable grants as we build our Grant Alerts. We post new Alerts twice a month. To view the latest listings, and many more opportunities, visit our Grant Alerts webpage and join us on Facebook.