Funding Sources

revised October 24, 2003

Next Generation Grants Available for Nonprofit Organizations

These grants will fund innovative strategies to effectively engage volunteers in service, which result in measurable outcomes to beneficiaries and participants. Innovative models that fall under at least one of three service areas are being sought: programs that engage individuals in an intensive commitment to service in communities (defined as serving at least 40 hours per week); volunteer programs for seniors (age 55+); and programs that connect service with education. Organizations may focus on various issue areas including, but not limited to: education, environment, health and human services, homeland security, public safety, or other critical areas.

Eligible applicants for this funding are nonprofit charitable organizations, such as public charities, community organizations (faith-based and secular), private foundations, and individual schools. Applicants other than individual schools generally will have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less. The Corporation encourages submissions from community organizations (faith-based and secular) and from organizations with little or no experience with federal grants, where an investment could dramatically increase community involvement in service. Applicants cannot have received a previous grant award from the Corporation. Applicants must also be able to develop programs that have the potential for becoming national in scope, or provide a compelling statement that the model could be replicated in other locations.

The Corporation must receive your concept paper, budget, IRS form 990, and a completed Survey Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants by 5:00 p.m. EST on November 17, 2003. The Corporation will not consider concept papers, budgets, surveys, or IRS form 990’s received after this date.

For a complete description of the activities to be funded, application requirements, supplementary information, and concept paper guidelines, visit the Corporation’s Web site at www.cns.gov/whatshot/notices.html. Future updates and additional guidance on 2004 living allowance parameters will also be posted at the Corporation’s website.

US Fish and Wildlife Funds

Donella Meadows Leadership Fellows Program

Fellows will receive training and coaching in systems thinking and organizational learning. They will address environmental and social issues at two levels 1) pragmatic projects in their current work settings, and 2) the systems "rules" of institutions and markets that influence the success of their projects.

For more information visit: http://www.sustainer.org/working.html#fellows

ACHP Unveils New Guide to Historic Preservation Funding

Geared toward the preservation community and the general public, "Sources of Financial Assistance for Historic Preservation Projects," emphasizes Federal funding while also touching upon State, tribal, local, and non-profit funding opportunities.

Topics in the guide include Federal funds for the National Historic Preservation Program; Federal financial assistance for historic preservation; other Federal financial assistance; Federal tax incentives; State grants, loans, and tax incentives; tribal project grants; and sources for local and non-profit programs.

The guide provides information on specific grants offered through programs such as Save America's Treasures, National Scenic Byways, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, the American Battlefield Protection Program, and the Historic Barn Preservation Program. Details on sources of funding that can support preservation through other Federal programs will continue to be added to the guide.

In addition, visitors will find links to the Web sites of the various funding programs outlined in the guide.

Website: http://www.achp.gov/funding.html