For Nonprofits Only!
2010 Florida Fundraising Conference:
How to raise more money with Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube & other social media

(Fort Lauderdale, FL)—The 2010 Florida Fundraising Conference: "How to raise more money with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube & other social media" will be held February 19, 2010 at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek, 555 N.W. 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Program details, including nationally recognized presenters and registration information, are available at the conference website, www.socialmediafundraising.org.

"The full day program is designed to take all the mystery out of using social media for fundraising success," says Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein, one of the event organizers. "So many people in nonprofits hear all the buzz about using social media, and they genuinely want to get on board. But they don't know where to start. And while they're waiting on the sidelines and missing opportunities, others are actually raising money. We've designed the conference to give every participant a solid grounding—from the basics to more sophisticated uses of social media."

Katya Andresen of Network for Good (Washington, D.C.) lays the groundwork for the program. She opens the conference presenting "What to do before you even think of tweeting: The 11 steps to success with social networking and the six most miserable mistakes of social marketing." Skip Kimpel, author of the forthcoming Social Networking for Nonprofits: Making it work and making it matter, will take participants through a "social networking boot camp"—giving the nuts and bolts of venues from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to others. After that, he'll reveal his formulas for creating a social networking fundraising strategy. Peter Panepento of The Chronicle of Philanthropy will discuss a number of case studies, proving that nonprofits are using social media for fundraising—with success. Social media consultant Brian Ross Lee will reveal ways to take the guesswork out of using social media by showing how to monitor nonprofits' success with social media through Google analytics and other programs. And finally, Dr. Stephen L. Goldstein, consultant and author of 30 Days to Successful Fundraising and www.fundraisingguru.blogspot.com, will present "Social media and high tech fail without high touch: How to turn the 7 expectations of social media users into dollars!"

February 19, 2010
at the Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek,
555 N.W. 62nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Fees - Regular Price: $145
C-One will award two half-price scholarships in a drawing THIS MONDAY, Feb.15

For more conference info, visit www.socialmediafundraising.org or call 954-772-7868.

Message from Division of Cultural Affairs

Hello All,
I am sure you are all aware of the Economic Stimulus Package that was passed by Congress last month. This package included a $50 million allocation to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the Arts and American Recovery Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The NEA has established a grant program to distribute $30 million and $20 million is going directly to state and regional arts agencies. The Division anticipates receiving approximately $393,000 of the $20 million to disperse to Florida arts organizations.
We do not have many firm answers for how this application process will work right now, but there are a few important points that I would like to make sure that you all are aware of. Please keep in mind that we will make every effort to keep you all informed as we get new information.
Please forgive the bullets, but I want to make sure these points are clear to all of you:
The Division must submit an application to the NEA by March 13th detailing the program that we will use to award the $393,000 allocation. This program is currently in development. Once our application is reviewed and approved by the NEA we will be able to give you more information about the process the field will use to apply and a timeline for implementation.
The focus of all funds in the entire $50 million allocation must be on job retention and job preservation. If you are considering applying for any of these funds this is what your application must focus on.
There are two ways that you may access the $50 million dollar allocation funds. You may only accept one grant award from this stimulus funding – regardless of how many applications you make to the various programs.
By applying to the Division (for a portion of the $393,000). DCA will be publishing program eligibility for these funds as soon as we have it available. We do know that this grant program will occur on a very short timeframe and must be handled on a quick turnaround. We know that you probably have many other questions about this, but the best advice that we can provide you to prepare right now is to look closely at how the current economic climate has affected jobs in your organization and how the loss of these positions has affected your organization in its core mission-driven functions.
By applying to the Southern Arts Federation (for a portion of the $20 million awarded to state and regional arts agencies). SAF is in the process of developing a program for distribution. For information as it becomes available, visit their website http://www.southarts.org
By applying directly to the NEA or Local Arts Agency subgrant of the NEA (you will be applying for a portion of the $30 million that they are dispersing). To apply directly to the NEA you must have received a grant directly from the NEA in the past 4 years. If you have any questions as to whether or not you received an NEA grant in the past four years, please check the NEA website (www.arts.gov). The deadline to apply for this is April 2nd. Please read the guidelines (located at http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/recovery/) carefully as there are stipulations on eligibility and awards.
Here is what you can do right now to prepare:
Register for a DUNS number (if you don't already have one). DUNS numbers are a unique nine-digit number that identifies your organization. This number is required to apply for these funds. The assignment is free and you can complete the registration process online at this link: http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform/displayHomePage.do;jsessionid=12C5F0D1CA3E3321C207C212AB3034B6. Please note: if you have any questions about the DUNS number, please use the contact listed on the link above for more information. Division staff does not have any expertise on the DUNS number or the registration process; it will expedite your request if you contact them directly.
Register for the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). CCR registration is the primary registrant database for the federal government, and will be another requirement for application to the stimulus funds. To begin the CCR registration process visit this link: http://www.ccr.gov/.
Again, I will be in touch soon when we have more details and specifics for you. Until then I wish you all the best of luck in your current programming. I look forward to working with you to ensure that this funding for the arts has the positive impact on Florida’s economy and our national economy as a whole that we all know is possible.
Thank you for all your efforts,
Sandy Shaughnessy
Florida Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs

Grant Alert

http://www.mapfund.org/apply.html
Multi-Arts Production Fund
The Multi-Arts Production (MAP) Fund, a program of Creative Capital, supports original new work in all disciplines and traditions of the live performing arts. The goal of the MAP Fund is "to assist artists who are exploring and challenging the dynamics of live performance within our changing society, thus reflecting our culture's innovation and growing diversity." MAP seeks especially to support work that brings insight and vibrant critique to the issue of cultural difference, be that in class, gender, generation, ethnicity, or tradition. Applications for MAP support must come from organizations based in the United States that have current nonprofit federal tax status. Nonprofit artist-services organizations may apply as fiscal sponsors on behalf of unincorporated artists or ensembles. The MAP Fund supports only artistic projects that contain or will contain a live-performance component. Support may be applied to any phase of a project, up to and including its premiere run. The touring of completed projects is not eligible for MAP funding. MAP is especially interested in providing support to work early in its development. Eligible projects must not have premiered in or outside the United States before September 1, 2009. All proposals are evaluated on the basis of the following criteria, which are weighed equally: the artistic strength of the proposed project; how well a project aligns with the MAP Fund's goal of supporting innovation in all traditions and disciplines of live performance, especially work that brings insight to the issue of cultural difference, be that in class, gender, generation, ethnicity, form, or tradition; and the viability of the project based on applicant's professional capabilities as demonstrated by their proposal. Up to forty awards are given each year. Award amounts range from $10,000 to $45,000. The average award amount is $22,000. Application deadline: January 20, 2009.

http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/grants.html
Home Depot Foundation Affordable Housing Built Responsibly Grant Program 2009
The Home Depot Foundation, through the Affordable Housing Built Responsibly Grant Program, administers funding to nonprofit organizations whose missions align with the foundation's interests in supporting the production and preservation of affordable, efficient, and healthy housing. The foundation makes grants to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charities in the United States and to charitable organizations in Canada. To better support its mission, the Home Depot Foundation awards most of its grants by directly soliciting proposals from high-performing nonprofit organizations with demonstrated ability to create strong partnerships, impact multiple communities, and leverage grant resources. In order to identify potential future nonprofit partners or respond to unique community revitalization opportunities, a limited amount of unsolicited grant funding is set aside to be awarded through a competitive process. Preference is given to proposals that encourage community involvement and result in the production, preservation, or financing of housing units for low to moderate income families. The most promising proposals will incorporate a number of "green" building design practices. Also, in 2009, preference will be given to proposals that clearly demonstrate how urban forestry strategies will be utilized to create healthier, more vibrant communities. The foundation makes Affordable Housing Built Responsibly grant decisions three times per year and grants typically range from $50,000 to $125,000 each. Letters of inquiry are due on March 1, 2009; and July 1, 2009. The foundation will consider only one proposal from the same organization per calendar year.

Upcoming event; Florida State Cultural Grants

7th Annual Miami Short Film Festival
November 17 - 23Discover the world of short films at the 7th Annual Miami Short Film Festival, presented by UM School of Communication. Over 80 films from 26 countries will show throughout 22 screenings at 6 venues. Panel discussions, filmmaker Q&A's and after-parties are all part of the weeklong festival. November 17 marks the Opening Night Red Carpet Gala at the Bill Cosford Cinema, University of Miami – Memorial Building, with films from Denmark, the Arctic, Iran, the UK and the US, plus an after-party to celebrate. Awards Night on November 22 will feature winning films from each category, awards presentations, naming of Best of Festival grand prize, and the Festival closing party. Check the website for the entire schedule, including six "Just For Kids" programs screened at the Miami Children's Museum - tickets include museum admission.
Various VenuesIn South Florida305-854-2229

Florida Division of Cultural Affairs:

DECEMBER 8, 2008

The Arts in Education (AIE) program supports activities that promote the arts as an integral part of education and lifelong learning for all people in the State of Florida.

DECEMBER 15, 2008 (Specific Projects only)

The mission of the Cultural Support Grants Program is to foster excellence and diversity in art and culture for all the people in the State of Florida.

Grant Alert & Special Sale!

Sara's Birthday Sale announcement: For this week only, if you purchase Fifty Funders for South Florida Youth Programs, I will send you free Simply: Grant Writing! See the right side panel for ordering information.

LITERACY
http://www.neabigread.org/guidelines.php <http://www.neabigread.org/guidelines.php>
The Big Read
The Big Read is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The initiative brings together partners across the United States to encourage reading for pleasure and enlightenment. The Big Read is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations to conduct month-long, community-wide reads between September 2009 and June 2010. Organizations selected to participate in the Big Read will each receive a grant ranging from $2,500 to $20,000, financial support to attend an orientation meeting, educational and promotional materials, an Organizer's Guide for developing and managing Big Read activities, inclusion of the organization and activities on the Big Read Web site, and the prestige of participating in a highly visible national initiative. Approximately four hundred organizations of varying sizes across the country will be selected for this cycle. Applicant organizations must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a division of state, local, or tribal government, or a tax-exempt public library. Eligible applicants include such organizations as literary centers, libraries, museums, colleges and universities, art centers, historical societies, arts councils, tribal governments, humanities councils, literary festivals, and arts organizations. Applicant organizations must partner with a library (if the applicant organization itself is not a library), and must select one of the twenty-seven available book titles or one of the three available poetry books. Application deadline: February 3, 2009.



YOUTH
http://www.emcf.org/how/index.htm
Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation helps young people, ages 9 to 24, from low-income backgrounds become independent, productive adults in three ways: improving educational skills and academic achievement; preparing for the world of work and making the transition to employment and economic self-sufficiency; and avoiding high-risk behaviors such as drug abuse, violence, and teen pregnancy. Rather than design initiatives or programs itself, the Foundation works to develop and expand a pool of organizations that can serve thousands more youth each year with programs that produce these outcomes. It focuses solely on high-performing organizations and believes that making significant, long-term, financial investments in them (coupled with extra-financial supports) is an efficient and effective way to meet the urgent needs of low-income youth. The Foundation holds itself accountable for significantly increasing the number of low-income young people benefiting from proven services, and for helping to develop stronger, sustainable organizations that serve low-income youth on a significant scale. Recognizing that young people are most at risk when they are not in school or at home, the Foundation focuses primarily on organizations that deliver services and programming outside school hours. Eligible applicants include: stand-alone 501(c)(3) organization with a history of service to young people. Although the foundation is not accepting proposals from individual organizations, it does invite organizations to complete its Youth Organizations Survey. Based on an organization's responses, the foundation will determine whether it should take a closer look at the organization's programs, leadership, and overall operations.

Free Training for Non-Profits

Free Training & Grants for Nonprofit, Faith-Based & Community Organizations

Nonprofits train today! Get ready to write your next organizational development grant for the 2008-2009 funding cycle.

Nonprofit training topics match Miami NICE grant areas: Leadership & board development, program development, community engagement, fund development, and other organizational development.

Update: September Training Opportunities

Sept. 5 Community Needs Assessment and Information Resources Training 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. by The Children’s Trust

Sept. 6 Grant Writing: Introduction to Applying for Government Grants 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. by Miami-Dade County, Office of Strategic Business Management, Revenue Maximization and Grants Coordination Division

Sept. 6 Appealing to Foundations and Individual Donors 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. by Center On Nonprofit Effectiveness (C-One), Powered by Hands On Miami

Sept. 9 Data Collection Tools & Methods 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. by The Children’s Trust

Sept. 16 Marketing & Showcasing Your Agency, 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. by The Children’s Trust

Sept. 17 How to Use Your Data & Results 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. by The Children’s Trust

Sept. 18 Collaboration & Decision Making 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. by The Children’s Trust

Sept. 19 Data Collection Tools & Methods 10:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m. by The Children’s Trust

Register online at www.miaminice.org. Click URL “For more information regarding Miami NICE please click here.” Go to “Training Page,” to Register.

Miami NICE maximizes the impact of faith-based and community-based organizations (FBCOs) in Miami-Dade County. Training, capacity-building grants, and one-on-one technical assistance is designed to enhance FBCO sustainability, effectiveness, and their ability to collaborate.

Miami NICE is a partnership of: City of Miami Office of the Mayor (Lead Entity), Miami-Dade County, The Children's Trust, Alliance for Human Services, Center on Nonprofit Effectiveness (C-One), and Family and Children Faith Coalition

Funding for Arts; Growing Arts Audiences

Funding for Arts Month
October is Funding for Arts Month at the Foundation Center! Throughout the month, take advantage of the special events, classes, and Web resources available to help artists and nonprofit arts organizations become better grantseekers; network with fellow artists and colleagues; and gain insights into what's happening in your local arts funding community. For more information or to register for programs, visit the October calendar for the Foundation Center library nearest you — Atlanta, Cleveland, New York City, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C.
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Growing Arts Audiences - FREE report
Arts groups can widen their audiences by improving their marketing, expanding their use of technology, and doing more audience research, the report Arts for All: Connecting to New Audiences (24 pages, PDF) finds. The report came out of a recent conference hosted by the New York City-based Wallace Foundation in which experts from the arts and other fields gathered to share ideas about how arts groups can be more successful at building audience participation.
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WHOLE FOODS Market 5% Day for FLIPANY
FLIPANY ~ The Ingredient to a Healthy Life!

Help us address childhood obesity and FLIP the statistics 1 of 3 Florida
youth are overweight!!

FLIPANY ~ Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to Youth, a local non-profit, which encourages healthy lifestyles through hands on cooking, nutrition and fitness programs
serving South Florida youth and their families.

On SEPTEMBER 17th Whole Foods Market Fort Lauderdale will hold a 5% Day
(or CommUnity Giving Day), donating 5% of that entire day's net sales
to FLIPANY! FLIPANY will use funds raised at this event to provide FREE cooking,
nutrition, and fitness classes to South Florida youth and their families...

Whole Foods Market 5% day benefitting FLIPANY ~ September 17th!

Whole Foods Market
2000 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Phone: 954.565.5655

Our staff and volunteers will be at the store with information about FLIPANY,
who we serve, and our recent accomplishments.

Thanks and see you at WHOLE FOODS MARKET!!

Visit FLIPANY . org for more information!!
FLIPANY T. 954-636-2388

Cannot get to Whole Foods? Make a donation online or contact us for volunteer opportunities!
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Grant Alert: Upcoming Grants

http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/aie/index.htm
Arts in Education Program
The Arts in Education (AIE) program supports activities that promote the arts as an integral part of education and lifelong learning for all people in the State of Florida. It aims to support projects which make a difference in the community, such as: in-depth residencies at schools, colleges & universities, hospitals, detention centers & prisons, nursing facilities, hospitals & assisted living centers, cultural or community centers; cultural programs serving elders and the building of intergenerational programs; professional development for teachers; arts in education research, evaluation and assessment tools; and partnerships between cultural organizations and others which promote quality artistic programs and lifelong learning in the arts. Eligible applicants include: Rural and/or Underserved counties. Award ceiling: $15,000. Application deadline: December 8, 2008.

http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/csg/index.htm
Cultural Support Grants Program
The mission of the Cultural Support Grants Program is to foster excellence and diversity in art and culture for all the people in the State of Florida. Through these grants, the Division encourages a commitment to outreach and educational services to underserved areas and populations and increased access for persons with disabilities. Funded by the Florida Legislature, the program supports non-profit cultural organizations, recurring cultural programs, museums and non-arts organizations. Two types of funding are offered: General Program Support and Specific Projects. Award ceiling: $350,000. Application deadline: December 15, 2008.

Upcoming Grants

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http://www.oscars.org/grants/institutional/index.html
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation Institutional Grants Program
The Academy Foundation, the educational and preservation wing of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is accepting applications from film-related nonprofit organizations, schools, and colleges for its Institutional Grants Program. The grants program is designed to fulfill one of the Academy's fundamental purposes - to foster educational activities between the public and the film industry, and to encourage an appreciation of the motion picture as an art form and a vocation. The Academy Grants Committee considers all applications that represent programs that foster appreciation and excellence in film-making, within the following guidelines: grants are not awarded to cover the expenses of producing a film or films; grants are not awarded to support activities related to the completion of a doctoral dissertation or other academic advancement; grants are not awarded to commercial institutions or organizations, or to individuals pursuing activities related to their employment by profit-making organizations; grants are not awarded to film festivals (the academy has a separate Festival Grants Program); grants are not awarded for support of administrative, equipment, or overhead expenses; and grants are not awarded to cover the expenses involved in television research and projects. Typical funding ranges from $5,000 to $15,000 per institution. Application deadline: January 15, 2009.

http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml
BJ's Charitable Foundation - Grants for Community Programs
The mission of BJ’s Charitable Foundation is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of BJ’s Charitable Foundation giving is focused on organizations that: promote the safety, security and well-being of children and families; support education and health programs; provide community service opportunities; and aid in hunger and disaster relief. Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that positively impact communities where BJ's Clubs are located. Award ceiling: unspecified. Application deadline: October 6, 2008.

http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/cdbg/index.cfm
Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
The Department of Community Affairs (DCA) announces anticipated funding availability under the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Subject to the receipt of funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Department will allocate an estimated $17.6 million of Federal Fiscal Year 2008 funding for Commercial Revitalization, Housing Rehabilitation and Neighborhood Revitalization projects. In addition, approximately $138,779 will be available for Planning and Design Specifications grants. In order to be eligible to apply in these categories, applicants cannot have an open grant in any of the three program categories. Eligible applicants include: non-entitlement cities with fewer than 50,000 residents and counties with fewer than 200,000 residents, or cities that opt out of an urban entitlement program. Application deadline: September 29, 2008.
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Grant Alert - Upcoming Deadlines

WHO Foundation
Application Deadline: Grant applications must be at the foundation by the second Tuesday of September each year (September 9, 2008).

Description: The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others(R) nationally supports grass-roots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico. Specific projects and programs addressing health, education, and social-service needs are the foundation's priority.
Who May Apply: In order to qualify for funding, an organization must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status through the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Funding will be considered for grass-roots charities with:
a total organization budget of $2 million or less
government funding of less than 30% of income
United Way funding of less than 30% of income
salaries/wages and benefits not more than 50% of budget.
For more information, go to:http://www.whofoundation.org/WHO_Funding.htm

The Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy -- National Grant Program
Application Deadline: September 5, 2008
Description: This grant program seeks to develop or expand projects that support the development of literacy skills for adult primary caregivers and their children. Family literacy programs funded through this opportunity must include all of the following components:
reading instruction for parents or primary caregivers
literacy or pre-literacy instruction for children
intergenerational activities where parents/primary caregivers and children come together to learn and read.
Programs can also include additional components such as parent support groups, parent involvement, home visits, and job training.
Funding Amount: Up to $65,000 each
Who May Apply: Organizations with nonprofit or public status
For more information, go to:http://dmo.channing-bete.com/r.emt?h=www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html&t=2CapCw&e=cemwCova8AE

BJ's Charitable Foundation -- Grants for Community Programs
Application Deadline: Quarterly, next deadline is October 6, 2008
Description: The goal of this funding program is to enhance and enrich community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of grants support organizations that:
promote the safety, security, and well-being of children and families
deliver education and health programs
provide community-service opportunities
aid in hunger and disaster relief.
Funding Amount: Amount is unspecified
Who May Apply: 501(c)(3) organizations with programs that positively impact communities where BJ's Clubs are located. Please see the following link for a list of BJ's locations: http://dmo.channing-bete.com/r.emt?h=www.bjs.com/locations/&t=2CapCw&e=cemwCova8AE.
For more information, go to:http://www.bjs.com/about/community/charity.shtml

Credit: Channing Bete newsletter, channing-bete.com

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Women's Fund Grants

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Women's Fund Community Grants:
Women's Fund of Miami-Dade awards Community Grants once a year to non-profit organizations that serve women and girls in Miami-Dade County.
2009 Community Grant Application (pdf)If you have difficulty viewing pdf files, please download Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)
Proposals Due: September 5, 2008
Grant Period: January 2009-December 2009
Funds Awarded: January 2009
For questions about Women's Fund of Miami-Dade Community Grants please contact:Fran Katz(305) 441-0506fran@womensfundmiami.org

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Bernice Barbour Foundation funds animal rescue organizations

http://www.bernicebarbour.org/funding.asp
FUNDING GUIDELINES FOR 2008
The Bernice Barbour Foundation is a private charity established by the
late Bernice Wall Barbour. It is a trust to be used for preservation,
care, and prevention of cruelty to animals in the United States. Final
determination of grant applicant funding is the sole discretion of the
Foundation Trustees.
Organization requirements
501(c)(3) for at least one year prior to August 10, 2008
Benefit animals in the United States
No governmental agencies (local, county, state or federal)
All criteria must have been met for at least one year
Sanctuaries which do not own their land and facility and do not adopt out or release more animals than are residents for more than one year will not
be considered
Provide the animal with the opportunity to lead a natural life and then
observe when it properly
Should come to an end
Program areas and priorities
Hands-on animal care projects are of particular interest
Companion and large animals
· All animals must be spayed/neutered/castrated prior to adoption
· Certificates, contracts, or deposits for sterilizing animals
after they have left the Shelter are not acceptable
· Animals which are unadoptable due to chronic pain, permanent
crippling injuries or untreatable disease must be humanely euthanized
Wildlife – must be indigenous to the United States, no exotics
Animal welfare research –only at Universities and Veterinary Schools
Grant process timetable
Applicants must complete our grant application
Grant applications must be received by August 10, 2008 to be considered
Grant applications are reviewed by the Trustees in the fall
All applicants will be notified of the decision by the end of the calendar
year.
Grant recipients may reapply for another grant
Grant types/amounts
All grants must benefit animals in the United States
Most grants awarded range from $500 to $5,000
Grant recipients must provide a follow up report in six months after
receiving the grant and at the end of the grant period showing how the
grant was used and its results
Grant Types Funded
· Spay/Neuter grants – These include existing programs, pets of
low-income owners, free spay/neuter, vouchers, feral cats, etc.
· Individual Project grants – These are generally one-time purchases
or to fulfill a short-term need Examples include purchases (anesthesia
machine, surgical supplies, etc.)
· Organization Program grants – Expenses of ongoing programs.
Examples include adoption programs, TNR, medical expenses and veterinary
support
· Facility upgrades – Can include replacement of kennels/cages, dog
runs, kennel/cattery enhancements
· Research grants – Must primarily benefit animals
Grant Types Not Funded
· Land acquisition
· Endowments
· Fellowships for universities without a funding history
· Capital Campaigns for organizations without a funding history
· Fundraising expenses and sponsorship
· Infrastructure improvements when the land/building is not owned by
the organization
· Lobbying, activism, or litigation
· Indirect costs
· Research Grants for Universities and Veterinary Schools
· No funding for bricks and mortar or physical infrastructure at
public institutions
· Funding is limited for first-time recipients

Miami Beach seeks management for Byron Carlyle

City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov

PROCUREMENT DIVISION PUBLIC NOTICE
Tel: 305-673-7490, Fax: 786-394-4002


FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND/OR DEVELOPMNET OF THE BYRON CARLYLE THEATER COMPLEX

Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 39-07/08

The City of Miami Beach is soliciting responses from proposers for the management and/or development of the Byron Carlyle Theater Complex located at 500 71st Street, between Byron Avenue and Carlyle Avenue. It is anticipated that the successful proposer will negotiate with the City for a long-term contract with an initial term of five (5) years, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) year term, at the City’s sole discretion.

Sealed proposals will be received until 3:00 PM on September 30, 2008 at the following address: City of Miami Beach, City Hall, Procurement Division - Third Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139


A Pre-Proposal Submission Meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2008, at 10:00 A.M. at the following address: City of Miami Beach, City Hall – Fourth Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive, City Manager’s Large Conference Room, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

Attendance (in person or via telephone) to this Pre-Proposal submission meeting is encouraged and recommended as a source of information, but is not mandatory. Proposers interested in participating in the pre-Proposal submission meeting via telephone must follow these steps:

(1) Dial the TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-915-8704 (Toll-free North America)

(2) Enter the MEETING NUMBER: *2659980* (note that number is preceded and followed by the star (*) key).

Proposers who are interested in participating via telephone, please send an e-mail to mestevez@miamibeachfl.gov expressing your intent to participate via telephone.

YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS IS SUBJECT TO THE CONE OF SILENCE -- ORDINANCE NO. 2002-3378

The following additional documents are available for review and/or downloading at the following website address: http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/procurement/scroll.aspx?id=23514

1. North Beach Town Center Plan 2007
2. Byron Carlyle Theater Complex Pictures
3. Byron Carlyle Theater Feasibility Report, January 2006
4. Enterprise Zone Site Report

If you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to send your questions in writing to mestevez@miamibeachfl.gov

Sincerely,

MIAMIBEACH
Maria Estevez, CPPB, Senior Procurement Specialist
PROCUREMENT DIVISION1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139Tel: 305-673-7234 / Fax: 786-394-4002/ mestevez@miamibeachfl.gov
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community.

Changes at US Artists International

USArtists International Announces Global Expansion
Grants from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Trust for Mutual Understanding Allow for Program Growth
Baltimore, MD - July 21, 2008 - Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation announces a major expansion of USArtists International (USAI) effective immediately. The Foundation received grants of $500,000 from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and $100,000 from the Trust for Mutual Understanding in support of USAI. A program of Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, USAI is the only national initiative solely dedicated to promoting the work of American performing artists abroad. Formerly limited to supporting dance and music ensembles invited to perform at international festivals in Europe, USAI will now encompass festivals anywhere in the world outside the United States. The program will also be open to support American theater companies and solo performances in all performing arts d isciplines.
New guidelines for USAI are available online at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SfYP7lA_yaUg-HdWy7Zo_CntnjfulFgOszQEhdl_YeG8hF_meYn_FN7uyIqrLBprCMpfp2QiZ39Ua_YlLwAnpMjp-iY4ME0QcPbIeR_LM6Ab3xEqOnuZ6Q==. The deadlines for the program are September 8, 2008 for projects taking place between November 1, 2008 and October 31, 2009; January 9, 2009 for projects taking place between March 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010; and May 4, 2009 for projects taking place between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.USAI is committed to ensuring that the impressive range of expression of the performing arts in the United States is represented abroad. The program works to strengthen the creative and professional development of American dance, music and theatre artists by providing support for their performances at significant international festivals. Through the participation of exemplary American performing artists, USAI helps develop audiences for, and greater appreciation of, the excellence, diversity and vitality of the American arts. In the United States, the public and private sectors work collaboratively to support the arts. USAI continues that important tradition with support provided by the National Endowment for the Arts, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the Trust for Mutual Understanding.
For the 2008 cycle, USAI is supporting thirty-three ensembles at festivals throughout Europe. Festivals include the North Sea Jazz Festival, Netherlands; International Tanzmesse, Germany; 8th World Symposium o n Choral Music, Denmark; IDANS - Istanbul International Contemporary Dance Festival, Turkey; Hellenic Festival, Greece; Cheltenham Jazz Festival, UK; 10th Open Look Festival, Russia; and the Lyon Dance Festival, France. Grantees range from the Seattle Chamber Players of Washington to the Rebirth Brass Band in Louisiana and from the Trisha Brown Dance Company in New York to Alonzo King's Lines Ballet in California. A complete listing of artists and festivals can be found at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SfYP7lA_yaUg-HdWy7Zo_CntnjfulFgOszQEhdl_YeG8hF_meYn_FN7uyIqrLBprCMpfp2QiZ39Ua_YlLwAnpMjp-iY4ME0QcPbIeR_LM6Ab3xEqOnuZ6Q==.
About Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation fosters and supports arts programming for the benefit of arts organizations, artists and audiences and encourages exchanges that link the arts resources of the mid-Atlantic region to the rest of the nation and the world. The Foundation was created in 1979 and is a private non-profit organization that is closely allied with the region's state arts councils and the National Endowment for the Arts. It combines funding from20state and federal resources with private support from corporations, foundations, and individuals to address needs in the arts from a regional perspective. The region includes nine states and jurisdictions: The District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia and West Virginia.
Website: http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SfYP7lA_yaUg-HdWy7Zo_CntnjfulFgOszQEhdl_YeG8hF_meYn_FN7uyIqrLBprCMpfp2QiZ39Ua_YlLwAnpMjp-iY4ME0QcPbIeR_LM6Ab3xEqOnuZ6Q==
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Karen Newell
Director of Communications and Special Projects
email: karen@midatlanticarts.org
phone: 410.539.6656 x104

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Youth Creativity Programs
Lego Children's Fund seeks proposals to support its Youth Creativity Programs. Grants are valued from $500-$5,000 and are offered quarterly. For application and guidelines, visit: Lego Children's Fund Grants.

Music Instruction
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Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation Offers Support for Contemporary Art Exhibition Publications
Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to nonprofits producing catalogues or publications that accompany contemporary art exhibitions and projects, especially those supporting emerging and under-recognized artists.... Deadline: August 15, 2008 and March 15, Annually (Letters of Inquiry)


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AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program
The AARP Foundation has announced its second annual Women's Scholarship Program. The scholarships will provide funds to women 40+ who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities to support themselves and their families. The AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program is available to eligible individuals with moderate to lower incomes and limited financial resources. To be eligible for the scholarships, applicants must: be female age 40 or over (as of August 31, 2008); be able to demonstrate financial need; and be enrolled in an accredited post-secondary school or training program within 6 months of the scholarship award date. Priority consideration is given to women in three categories: women raising children of another family member (such as grandparents raising grandchildren, or those raising siblings or nieces/nephews); women who have been out of the workforce for an extended period of time; and women in dead end jobs (those with no opportunity for advancement, low pay and lacking either health or retirement benefits). Application deadline: August 22, 2008.

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GOB deadline extended; Other Options

Announcement from the Miami-Dade GOB Historic Preservation RFP:

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The CG Science Interactive Exhibition Grant
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Widely considered the father of modern management, Peter Drucker not only consulted for major corporations, he advised the Girl Scouts of America, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army and countless other social-sector organizations. He called the nonprofit "America's most distinctive institution."The past two winners of the Drucker Award include the "Made in NY" Production Assistant Training Program, which launches unemployed and low-income New Yorkers in careers in film and television production, and the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, which trains detained immigrants to navigate often unfamiliar and complex legal systems.Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
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