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Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits Workshop
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I am going to use this space to promote a very special program called Social Media Strategies for Non-Profits that the library is hosting on November 16th from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. We're bringing in social media guru Tony Ford to help you figure out the best way to manage, measure, and evaluate your nonprofits' social media efforts. This two and a half hour program is sure to kick-start your knowledge of how nonprofits fit in to the social media milieu in which we are now living. As an added bonus, the library is hosting a Networking for Non-Profits opportunity afterwards with free snacks. Make sure you register for these programs now if you want to attend. We don't anticipate hosting another one by Tony for a while!
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Unique Funding Opportunity
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Awards for Urban Excellence
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Deadline: December 10, 2012
The Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence celebrates urban places distinguished by quality design and social and economic contributions to cities. Winners offer creative place making solutions that transcend the boundaries between architecture, urban design, and planning, and showcase innovative thinking. One top prize of $50,000 and four second prizes of $10,000 each will be awarded. Projects must be a real place, not a plan or a program.
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Sustainable Economic Development Programs
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Deadline: None
The Surdna Foundation seeks to foster just and sustainable communities throughout the United States. The Foundation's "Strong Local Economies" work helps America's communities invest in their people and their places, acknowledging both as invaluable assets that are critical to long-term economic prosperity. Through this category, grants are provided to nonprofit organizations in two key related areas: Connecting People to Opportunities is focused on building communities that connect residents to economic opportunity. Creating Economic Opportunities is focused on supporting and creating robust economies and good jobs for all residents. Online letters of inquiry that address these areas are accepted throughout the year.
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Engaging Arizonans with Humanities Programs
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Deadline: November 26, 2012 (letter of intent)
The Arizona Humanities Council provides grants of up to $5,000 to projects in Arizona that address one or more humanities disciplines. The result of the project should encourage informed public discourse in communities across Arizona; promote public interaction with humanities scholarship; and actively engage Arizonans with issues and ideas that help deepen their understanding of the world around them. A special overview of the current AHC grant priorities will be held at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library on Tuesday, November 6th. Register to attend.
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Performing Arts Innovation Lab
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Deadline: December 4, 2012
EmcArts is accepting proposals for its Innovation Lab for the Performing Arts, an immersion program designed to help arts groups facing major adaptive challenges to incubate and test organization-level innovations. To be eligible, groups must be producing and presenting organizations (including college-based presenters) in theater, dance, and jazz.
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Urban Events Focused on Birds Funded
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Deadline: December 15, 2012
The Celebrate Urban Birds Mini-Grant Program, an initiative of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, supports community organizations and educators throughout the United States that host neighborhood events that introduce the public to birds found in urban areas. Funded events should feature activities involving birds, community service, art, greening, and/or science. Examples of eligible events include bird-activity days at local museums, libraries, or community centers, as well as art and gardening activities at clubs, schools, or senior centers. Mini-grants ranging from $100 to $500 are provided. Organizations working with underserved communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Cultural Efforts
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Deadline: None
The Rivendell Foundation, Inc. provides grants to non-profit organizations that passionately pursue cultural, educational, humanitarian, environmental and conservation efforts. Most grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. To apply, send 3 copies of your proposal to the Foundation, c/o William and Elise Widlund, P.O. Box 279, North River, NY 12856, and include 1) a copy of your IRS determination letter, 2) a copy of your most recent annual report/audited financial statement/990, 3) a detailed description of the project and amount of funding requested, 4) a copy of the current year's organizational budget and/or project budget. Contact heather@rivendellfoundation.net with any questions and to request an application form. For more information, please visit any branch of the Pima County Public Library and search the grants databases using the foundation's name or use the free Foundation Finder to review past 990 filings from your office.
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Animal & Environmental Support
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Deadline: None
The Woodward Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations to zoological, animal care, and conservation organizations with a focus on Arizona, California, and Maine. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000. To apply, please send your proposal to Woodward Fund, c/o Bank of America, N.A., P.O. Box 1802, Providence, RI 02901-1802. For more information, please visit any branch of the Pima County Public Library and search the grants databases using the foundation's name or use the free Foundation Finder to review past 990 filings from your office.
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Programs Targeting Disadvantaged Youth
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Deadline: November 9, 2012
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation is providing Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grants that will be awarded to three to five nonprofit organizations that help economically disadvantaged youth improve academic achievement, attain employment, and avoid risky behaviors. Each grant will total up to $2-5 million over two to three years. The goal of the SIF grants is to expand the pool of organizations with proven programs that help increasing numbers of our nation's most vulnerable young people, ages 9 to 24, make a transition to productive adulthood. Interested applicants are requested to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply form by November 9, 2012; online applications must be submitted by November 20, 2012. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about this funding opportunity.
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School Libraries in Low-Income Communities
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Deadline: December 1, 2012
The goal of the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries is to provide print books to the K-12 school libraries and students that need them the most. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to update, extend, and diversify the book collections of school libraries throughout the United States. Only schools where a minimum of 80% of the student body qualifies for the federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program are eligible to apply.
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Students Solving Environmental Problems
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Deadline: March 5, 2013
Siemens AG invites proposals for the annual Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge to support teams of students and their adult advisors as they tackle local (K-5), regional (6-8) and global (9-12) environmental problems or issues and find replicable green solutions. Multiple awards of up to $300,000 are anticipated. Eligibility is restricted to K-12 students and their advisors.
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Education & At-Risk Youth
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Deadline: Varied
Circle K supports 501(c)3 organizations that assist youth-at-risk and education. Requests for financial contributions are reviewed in January and February for funding the next fiscal year. Requests for in-kind donations are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for a response.
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Health and Education Programs
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Deadline: None
The Express Scripts Foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the communities where Express Scripts has a significant presence, including Tucson. The Foundation considers requests from organizations that advance medical- and health-related causes, particularly for the uninsured and underinsured, and funds educational activities that support school readiness, improve literacy, develop math competency, and provide science enrichment to help prepare low-income students for higher education and success in life.
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Have a terrific week!
Sincerely,
Kassy Rodeheaver
Librarian, Grants & Nonprofit Info Center
Pima County Public Library
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See Upcoming Events!
Friday, November 16th
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Friday, December 7th
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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About the Grants & Nonprofit Information Center
The mission of the Grants & Nonprofit Information Center is to provide information resources for nonprofit and community organizations to assist them in fulfilling their missions. You can visit us on the 3rd floor of the Joel D. Valdez Main Library in downtown Tucson.
Kassy Rodeheaver is the supervisor of the Grants & Nonprofit Info Center and has been a part of the Tucson nonprofit community since 2007.
Contact her by sending an email to grantsinfocenter@pima.gov.
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Have a Question?
Do you need to know how many people are below the poverty line in Pima County for a propsoal? What the literacy level is for students graduating from high school? Or maybe you just need a phone number and address for a foundation? Ask the Pima County Public Library!
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