Non-Profit Resources

Funding
6/6 - From Terra - Click on http://groups.google.com/group/nvoad-recovery/web/government-funding-opportunities- or copy & paste it into your browser's address bar if that doesn'twork.
2/3 Grant Writing Tip Site
3/8 Grants for NonProfits
3/25 - Church World Services - Unsure of Contact

Conferences
2/25 June Hurricane Work Shop AL/MS 6/27-29
Alabama/Mississippi Hurricane Workshop June 27-29, 2007 The focus will be Long Term Recovery. Go to HHS Calendar and click on the calendar you will find the dates and more info for this workshop. You can also call Margaret Carter POC for MEMA at 601-933-6370.
More details to follow: Elizabeth Stover FEMA Voluntary Agency Liaison Mississippi Transitional Recovery Office 220 Popps Ferry Rd. Biloxi, MS 39531 228.594.3060 Phone 703-927-8553

General Information
3/25 Fresh Start Sustainable Rebuilding

3/25 Computers Recycles.Org We are a service project aimed at area businesses, residents, schools, and nonprofit organizations interested in recycling and reusing computers. Our website serves as a regional and nationwide exchange board directly connecting those wishing to dispose of computers and nonprofit organizations in need.

3/12 MS Coast Interfaith Disaster Task Force
Mississippi Coast Interfaith Disaster Task ForceCentral Office: #28, 29th St., Gulfport, MS 39507 Ph. 228-868-0961Warehouse: 6516 Woolmarket, Biloxi, MS 39531 Ph. 228-354-0969

3/8 Marketing Site From a MS Resident
3/5 - For Shelters to Post Their Information
3/16 Ways to lessen heat and hot water bills for you and your clients
2/19 Deconstruction Institute Information on how to do architectural reclamation and deconstruction
2/3 MS Food Resources For NFP's
2/3 Starting Community Gardens for Survivors
6/17 http://assoc.garden.org/grants/ Youth Gardening Grants
1/10 Katrina Cottage Collection
Katrina Cottages A Family of Small-Scale, High-Quality Homes
Katrina Cottages
Cusa Cottages
Cottage Living
1/4 NOVA, National Organization Victims Assistance
NOVA's mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere. National Organization for Victim Assistance®
NOVA Victim Info
Information and Referrals for Victims of Crime and Disaster: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Call 1-800-TRY-NOVA (1-800-879-6682) or (703) 535-NOVA (6682)
Victims or communities wanting assistance may call (800) TRY-NOVA (879-6682) at any time for information and emotional support.
Citizen Action Team - Database of Resources
TechSoup Stock Faith-based nonprofits can register for free for TechSoup Stock and then be eligible for purchasing, at significantly discounted prices, donated software and other technology products that leading tech firms such as Microsoft make available to TechSoup.
National Cristina FoundationNational Cristina Foundation (NCF) accepts applications for free equipment from nonprofit organizations that are engaged in the education, rehabilitation, or training of people with disabilities, at-risk students, or economically disadvantaged persons.
Gifts In Kind The FASTEN team has gathered information about free and low-cost items that faith-based nonprofits may be able to access through a variety of organizations and associations. Gifts in Kind America is an organization for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Donor organizations (e.g., companies) may donate office equipment and supplies including software, hardware, building materials, furniture, clothing, toys, medical equipment and supplies, personal care products and more. Gifts in Kind is the largest recipient of such donations, reporting $200 million worth of products distributed per year. To receive items through Gifts in Kind, nonprofits need to register with the agency. Registration is based on a sliding fee scale, starting at $125 for nonprofits with an annual budget less than $1 million
Excess Access ExcessAccess is an Internet database service matching donors and recipients that are in the same geographical area. It links specific companies’ donations with nearby nonprofits looking for such items. At times, donors have volunteered to drop-off or ship very small items to the nonprofit, but this is at the donor’s discretion. Nonprofits with a “wish list” pay an upfront, flat, $3 registration fee that gives them a 6-month subscription to the service. Nonprofits can update or edit their wish lists at any time. The most frequently donated items are office or home furniture, supplies, electronic equipment, and appliances. This service also receives donations of building supplies, medical supplies, seasonal items such as decorations, food, toys, and clothing.
Throw Place Throwplace.com is an online market where individuals, charities, nonprofits and businesses can exchange excess goods and surplus inventory free of charge. Nonprofits register on the site for free, then can browse donated items and their location. Nonprofits can take up to 5 items per month from the inventory for free; beyond five items, there is a $5 per item charge.
New Hope Construction A non-profit that helps design and assemble needed items for you to build a new structure - whether it's a house, a library or a new fire station, they can help!
11/19 - Shared Housing - an idea for both volunteer and citizen
11/20 Fundraising/Management Assistance Site
I chose their newsletter page because they are free. Their software and research aspects are not. But I feel we can all learn from their newsletters on how to better involve our communities and the nation with the recovery effort.
11/20 - Resource for non- profits Networking for all non profits.
11/1 - Marketing Ourselves
11/20 - MS Development Authority Information. Grant Information
Katrina Aid Today Set up by UMCOR and partners exclusively for Hurricane Recovery. Many good ideas that can be used NOW.
Volunteer Coordinator Information and Grants through Lutheran Disaster Response
This page has several links on it for those working in long term recovery. While grants may not be approved due to not being part of LDR, the information they provide is incredible!
CDC Article on Flood Cleanup Detailed, dry, but packed with information.
Safety Gear For the Volunteer
Avoiding Heat Related Illness

Municipal Assistance
2/20/06 Smart Growth - How to let city expansion happen WELL
Effects on Emergency Services Personnel Can be extrapolated to long-term volunteers as well.
10/6/06 Efficiently Rebuilding - Site similar to Smart Growth - energy efficiency and time.
2/9/06 Booklet for Cultural Institutions FEMA, Heritage Preservation, and the National Endowment for the Arts collaborated on Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions FEMA 533/September 2005 (PDF). This 36-page book provides information on sources of funding and details on what activities are eligible. It also explains how the federal emergency assistance system works and gives tips to get started.

Library Funding
Academic Library Funding
Public Library Funding This is with the help of the Gates Foundation
Laura Bush Foundation The Laura Bush Foundation will announce a second round of grants by the end of summer 2006. It uses a competitive grant process to distribute the funds for books. To apply and to learn more about eligibility requirements, please visit the website.

For Other Resource Pages
Grants For Communities
Grants for Non-Profits
For Non-Profits and Municipalities
For Schools
Safety Guidelines For Volunteers

Businesses
Children/Childcare
Dental
Disabled
Education Assistance
Elderly
Emotional Resources
Family Resources
Furniture and More
Grandfamily/Single Parent Resources
Grants for Individuals - does not include homeowner or repair grants
Home/Utility
LA Family Resources
Medical Resources
Mortgage Resources

Assistance For Schools

Grants
2/3 Grant Tip-Writing Site

Scholarship and Grant Information for Educators Tuition Reimbursement, Loan Forgiveness, and other Financial Assistance Programs Information on federal tax deduction benefits and loan forgiveness programs

Travel Grants for Teachers

2/25 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting applications for the FY 2007 Adolescents at Risk for Suicide grant program to evaluate voluntary school-based programs that focus on identification and referral of high school youth who are at risk for suicide or suicide attempts.
WHO CAN APPLY: Eligibility is limited to local educational agencies and domestic, public and private nonprofit entities working in conjunction with local educational agencies.
HOW TO APPLY: Applications for No. SM-07-006 are available by calling SAMHSA's Clearinghouse at 1-877-SAMHSA7, or by downloading from the home site or Grants.gov . Applicants are encouraged to apply on line using Grants.gov.
APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Must be received by April 6, 2007
ADDITIONAL INFORMTION: Applicants with questions on program issues should contact Cynthia K. Hansen at 240-276-1869 or e-mail Cynthia.Hansen@samhsa.hhs.gov.
For questions on grants management issues, contact Kimberly Pendleton at 240-276-1421 ormailto:orKimberly.Pendleton@samhsa.hhs.gov.

1/23 Math Mentor Grant Program
The Actuarial Foundation - Advancing Student Achievement
SUMMARY: The Actuarial Foundation can provide a local network of actuaries ready to participate, as well as suggestions onhow to integrate math concepts from the work place into the classroom.
Groups applying for grants will be given wide latitude in designing programs that enhance learning and create a "love of math" in each student.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: All schools and groups willing to undertake a math mentoring program that involves local actuaries as volunteers are eligible. To see the number of registered actuaries available by state, see the foundation's Web site.
DUE DATE: There is no application deadline
CONTACT INFORMATION: The Actuarial Foundation, 475 North Martingale, Suite 600, Schaumburg, IL 60173, (847) 706-3535,
Email: ASA@ActFnd.org

1/23 Music Education Grant
Dates are 2/1 and 8/1

11/24 ING Unsung Heroes Program Rewarding Excellence in America’s Schools.
Eligibility: All K-12 education professionals, whether or not they are clients of ING, are eligible Purpose: Do you or does someone you know have a creative, unique educational program that is helping students reach new heights? Or is there a program you’d like to implement, if only you had the proper funding? Deadline: April 30, 2007 Maximum Award: $2,000-$27,000 More Information: Scholarship America at (800) 537-4180 or ing@scholarshipamerica.org Download an application.

11/24 Rosie's For All Kids Foundation Grants Awarded grants are issued only to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping low-income children and their families through quality childcare and early childhood education curriculum

Starbucks Youth Leadership Grant

11/24 Ameriquest After-School and Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program
The grant program is open to after-school programs with current 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Eligible after-school programs should offer youth services that emphasize leadership training, mentoring, community service, academic enrichment, or the arts.

11/24 HomeTown Helper Grants
Starting in September, individuals from communities and organizations across America can visit to submit a written essay of 250 words or less describing how the “My Hometown Helper” grant would help improve their community project. Applicants can request a one-time award between $500 and $15,000 during any single month.

11/24 GoGirlGo School Team Leadership Grants
Foundation Center
Women's Sports Center
GoGo Girl Through Kintera
The GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards are designed to recognize teams that demonstrate leadership in their communities by inspiring girls to get involved in sports and physical activity.

Toyota Literacy Teacher Grant

InvenTeams School Project Grant

Field Trip Grants From Target

Grants from Lowes

State Farm Youth Service Grant

Capt Planet Foundation Grants

Computers
3/8 Microsoft Site For schools to apply for free software

11/24 Govt Computers for Learning
Place computers in classrooms and prepare children to contribute and compete in the 21st century. The program transfers excess Federal computer equipment to schools and educational nonprofit organizations, giving special consideration to those with the greatest need

11/29 Computers ACCRC
We give free refurbished computers to schools, non-profit organizations, and economically and/or physically disadvantaged individuals. Although our computers are all old enough that they were discarded by their previous owners, the ones that we refurbish are still perfectly adequate for most home, school, and office applications. Our refurbished systems all run a Free software GNU/Linux operating system. To apply for one or more computers, please print one of our three placement applications: school, non-profit, or individual, and then fax, mail, or bring us the completed form.

Books
3/5/07 BookClub Works
Book Club Works gives book clubs and literacy activists a place to find each other, adopt each other, and make a difference
Just a few of the literacy activists who desperately need books and a book club adoption.tribal teachers group homes homeless shelters battered womens' shelters juvenile detention centers inner city teachers disaster relief activists/librarians prison educators English as second language tutors and teachers Book Club Works is based on an adoption model. We simply help each group find the other and step out of the way.

Books From I Am Foundation
Hello Everyone, my name is Steve Viglione, Founder and CEO of The I AM Foundation and The Million Books for Kids Campaign. We have shipped over 30,000 children's books to teachers, schools and families in the hurricane affected areas. If you represent a school or nonprofit in the United States, you may apply for books through our website
It took me a while to find the link for the application. If the link doesn't work, go to the "community recipients" page and read through - it's in the text, but not highly visible...
http://www.kintera.org/AutoGen/Contact/ContactUs.asp?ievent=106096&en=ltIPIXPHLdLLKYOJLlLSKXNHLbLVI9MFIfJRI7NTJpI1J6MLKeIQJ7NPIpI4LmI
Primary Ed School Books
This site has deals on Primary School books, focusing on K-2. It also has grants available for teachers to attend reading conferences. If you are a Title 1 School, you get more deals.

General Assistance
3/29 Dental Health Assistance For Some Schools - Flouride

3/25 Freebie Site For Teachers

Gov't Site For Assistance - not very active

Adopt a Classroom - looks active

Matching teachers with donors of equipment, supplies and materials

Free School Supplies

Office Depot Backbacks For Kids

Labels For Education

Boxtops For Education

12/3/06 Article and Resource Helping Kids Cope

Emotional Assistance For Schools

General Information
3/7 Post-Katrina Schools Still Suffering

Other Resource Pages
Grants For Communities
Grants for Non-Profits
For Non-Profits and Municipalities
For Schools
Safety Guidelines For Volunteers

Businesses
Children/Childcare
Dental
Disabled
Education Assistance Elderly
Emotional Resources
Family Resources
Furniture and More
Grandfamily/Single Parent ResourcesGrants for Individuals - does not include homeowner or repair grants
Home/Utility LA Family Resources
Medical ResourcesMortgage Resources