[MainstreetTowns] Funding, Trainings, Webinars

Mon Jul 24 07:55:42 CDT 2017

As always, not everything may pertain to your program, but you may know someone who may benefit from it.

Free Talk! Mobilizing Volunteers for Small Town Success

Small towns rely on volunteers for prosperity, but it can be a challenge to sustain volunteer energy and enthusiasm. With a resident-driven approach, Heart & Soul(r) towns rally community members to increase civic participation and create positive change. Listen in for ideas to keep volunteers motivated and engaged for the long run.

Thursday, July 27, 2017 from 3-4 p.m. Eastern
Register Now!<http://orton.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9bddaa61681275c61a63051b7&id=f5717705c0&e=d6e758f478>

Speakers:

*         Sara Lightner, senior associate of programs, training, Orton Family Foundation
Before joining Orton, Sara spent 13 years volunteering and working with volunteers in the Peace Corps. She was director of programming and training for the Eastern Caribbean and for Vanuatu in the South Pacific. Sara directed volunteer and partner trainings and programming opportunities, ensuring that volunteers received the support needed to be successful.

*         Debbie Moreno, project coordinator, Galesburg on Track
Debbie is a journalist, a poet, a parent, and an active volunteer-skills and experience that have transferred to her role as project coordinator of Galesburg on Track, a Community Heart & Soul(r) project in Galesburg, Illinois. Debbie is devoted to effective communication with residents and has built a strong and dedicated group of volunteers that represent the broad range of perspectives.

*         Fran Stoddard, moderator
A national award-winning producer of video programs, Fran produced and hosted Vermont Public Television's weekly "Profile" interview program for more than a decade. She frequently serves as moderator for community events and has served on numerous non-profit boards.

Choctaw Nation Opportunities
Oklahoma Hunting and Fishing License
The Choctaw Nation is excited to announce that hunting and fishing license will now be available for all Choctaw citizens residing within Oklahoma regardless of age or if they are a current Oklahoma lifetime license holder.
For more information or to access the online application you can click here<https://huntingandfishing.choctawnation.com/>.

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Federal, State, and Nonprofit Opportunities
Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant
The Agency will make grants to public bodies and private nonprofit corporations to provide associations Technical Assistance and/or training with respect to essential community facilities programs. The Technical Assistance and/or training will assist communities, Indian Tribes, and Nonprofit Corporations to identify and plan for community facility needs that exist in their area. More information...<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=294154>
Application Deadline: July 24, 2017

Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant
The purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance to Socially Disadvantaged Groups in rural areas. Eligible applicants include Cooperatives, Groups of Cooperatives, and Cooperative Development Centers. This program supports Rural Development's (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them. More information...<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001wonHlPYqZVsKKqxUBH_bT4Bb47BSlyY9lKh4O6BcUUDG4BASvZ2ovbqePR6zdiQ9vBPSulPmqh4fqGs-rTMxrFfm71yaaVi_Armd-kWFSAvLMmrFiySTpHh6qutX84cYhIHBYDeVt9QWAHHhdjGKR8NawtzE49yIzXyi_qM8_ZLyF2yL5fYPj1AnEwpZGENJz0PxFZG5lkmtz2dmuc7Hsii3pS8NJb9OLPhTxCsx37ViUfjV_ojQb_yXhwXG63SE&c=97r7nLN1NDI_ve9AZCqDlW_R9pvwDFbEBIddnoyungfz4bw6IWJ_SA==&ch=meghqOcfWCmjg1a9b73sd-Hn2lyDRWJeufOxVSOYbP59mG51p7pA6A==>
Application Deadline: July 25, 2017

Rural Community Development Initiative Grants
Qualified private, nonprofit and public including tribal intermediary organizations proposing to carry out financial and technical assistance programs will be eligible to receive the funding. The Intermediary will be required to provide matching funds in an amount at least equal to the RCDI grant. The respective minimum and maximum grant amount per Intermediary is $50,000 and $250,000. The Intermediary must provide a program of financial and technical assistance to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake projects related to housing, community facilities, or community and economic development that will support the community.
More information...<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=294134>
Application Deadline: July 25, 2017

Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants
With this publication, HUD is making available up to $5,000,000 for Planning Grants, including Planning and Action Grants.1. Planning Grants are two-year grants that assist communities with severely distressed public or HUD-assisted housing in developing a successful neighborhood transformation plan and building the support necessary for that plan to be successfully implemented.2. Planning and Action Grants are three and a half year planning grants that pair planning with action. More information...<https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html?keywords=Choice%20Neighborhoods%20Planning%20Grants>
Application Deadline: August 28, 2017

Capital Magnet Fund
Grants to finance affordable housing and community revitalization efforts that benefit low-income people and communities. More information...<https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/Programs/cmf/Pages/default.aspx>
Application Deadline: August 31, 2017

Centers for Agricultural Health and Safety (U54)
Funding to operate a Center for Agriculture Health and Safety, which will conduct research and help translate scientific discoveries focused on improving worker safety and health in the areas of agriculture, forestry, and fishing. More information...<https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-353.html>
Letter of Intent (Optional): September 29, 2017
Application Deadline: November 30, 2017

Economic Development Assistance Programs
The Economic Development Administration's (EDA's) mission is to lead the Federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for economic growth and success in the worldwide economy. More information...<http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=279842>
Application Deadline: Rolling

Training & Workshop Opportunities

Standards for Excellence 2.0
This includes expanded and enhanced benchmarks for nonprofit best practices, including 78 benchmarks for best practices; new sample policies in social media and information technologies all nonprofits need to know; and improved information on outcome based measurements and logic models to prove mission impact.

*         Ardmore - July 19-20<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/standards-excellence-2-0-ardmore/>

*         Tulsa - July 26-27<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/standards-excellence-2-0-tulsa-3/>

*         OKC - August 8-9<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/standards-excellence-2-0-okc-3/>

*         Tahlequah - August 30-31<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/standards-for-excellence-2-0-tahlequah/>

*         Durant - September 19-20<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/standards-excellence-durant/>

*         Tulsa - September 20-21<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/standards-excellence-2-0-tulsa-4/>

Managing Through A Budget Crisis
Gain skills and resources for setting and maintaining organizational priorities - and where to cut back - in the midst of uncertain economic times.
OKC - August 11, 9am - 12pm<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/managing-budget-crisis-okc/>
Tulsa - August 25, 9am - 12pm<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/managing-budget-crisis-tul/>

True Colors Workshop
This is a model for understanding yourself and others based on your personality temperament. The colors of Orange, Gold, Green, and Blue are used to differentiate the four central personality styles.
Tulsa - July 28, 9am - 12pm<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/true-colors-workshop-tulsa-jul-17/>

Webinar Series: Get More Grants
Maryn Boess, a veteran nonprofit professional, social entrepreneur, and leader in capacity-building and grantsmanship training, has won more than $42 million for her clients in a single ten-year period. Since 2000 she has focused on creating and delivering a portfolio of high-quality, low-cost grants information tools, resources, and workshops shared by thousands of nonprofits nationwide.

*         Power Writing for Nonprofits - August 2<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/shared-webinar-power-writing-nonprofits/>

*         Grants Research...with a Twist - October 4<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/shared-webinar-grants-research-twist/>

*         Inside the Grantmaker's Black Box - December 6<https://www.oklahomacenterfornonprofits.org/event/shared-webinar-inside-grantmakers-black-box/>

Webinars

Bringing Life Downtown After Hours: Arts, Shopping, Culture After 5
Being open evening hours is not just a matter of extending store hours. It is more like opening a whole different store with different customers. Becky McCray and Deb Brown be sharing ideas and examples from real small towns. Deb will share from her experience as a Chamber of Commerce director, and Becky will share from her perspective as a business owner in a small town. More information...<http://saveyour.town/webinar-downtown-5/>
When: Webinar continually available.

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