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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) recently approved 25 grants totaling $200,000 to support small towns of 10,000 or less in SMIF’s 20-county region. Each grant seeks to impact the culture, education, economy and/or social aspects of a town by investing in collaborative initiatives that help make the community more welcoming. Check out the award recipients! https://lnkd.in/gGidgszF

🌟 Attention Local Nonprofit Friends! 🌟 Are you interested in learning about our grant cycles and how they can benefit your programs? Join us for our virtual grant workshop to get an in-depth look at both our Major and Micro Grant cycles. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: - Grant Cycles Overview: Understand the differences between our Major and Micro Grant cycles. - Application Process: Gain insights into our application procedures and best practices for a successful submission. - Eligibility and Requirements: Learn about the criteria and requirements for each grant type. - Tips for Success: Get practical advice on how to craft compelling proposals and maximize your chances of securing funding. We’ve made it super easy to join- just head over to our website where you’ll find the Teams meeting link. No need to register, just hop on if you’re free! https://lnkd.in/eNJHy-y2 📅 Date: Monday, September 16 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM 🌐 Platform: Join via Teams

Norwalk’s Carver Foundation Secures Nearly $500,000 for After-School ProgramsNORWALK, Conn. — The Carver Foundation of Norwalk has been awarded nearly $500,000 in grant funding through the Connecticut State Department of Education's (CSDE) 21st...https://lnkd.in/eBRnnsi8

At the Knott Foundation, we continually strive to refine our processes to better serve our community and the organizations we partner with. Earlier this year, we announced updates to our grantmaking policies that will take effect during our first grant cycle of 2025. Today, we’d like to revisit these changes, share the “why” behind them, and help you prepare for the year ahead. These updates are designed to bring greater transparency, efficiency, and intentionality to our grantmaking process, ensuring that we can continue to support meaningful, impactful work across our region while simultaneously lowering burdens on both applicants and Foundation staff. An examination of our grantmaking history tells us that only 28% of submitted Letters of Inquiry are advanced to the full proposal stage. To learn more about these changes, check out our latest blog post https://lnkd.in/eCz2PiTA

ICYMI: Watch Majority Leader Maggie A. Lewis and our CEO and President, Jasmin Shaheed-Young, discuss the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Education Fund Program, which will be proposed in January. Learn what this initiative means for students and how it aims to provide vital resources to strengthen public schools and improve educational outcomes in Indianapolis. Watch it here:

85% of Capacity Building grants awardees are based in the Kansas City Region. This is an important measurement to highlight as we foreground our work in the Kansas City region to achieve our 2035 vision. Organizations seeking funding must demonstrate impact to Kansas City through past work anchored in the region, along with alignment to our strategic priorities and focus areas designed to drive impact in Kansas City. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gnXjG5Hh #KauffmanFDN #KansasCity #KC #grantmaking #CollectiveImpact #CommunityEngagement Pathway Financial Education

💡STAYING INFORMED💡 Are you an afterschool/ summer program planning your budget for the upcoming year? A recent webinar from Afterschool Alliance discusses government policies in 2025 and how they might affect afterschool programs.

Policy and Funding in 2025: State and City Initiatives Twenty-seven states now have dedicated funding for afterschool and summer programs in their budgets, with eleven states creating new funding streams in the past three years. As federal relief funds run out, state and local governments must find ways to continue or expand access to quality afterschool and summer programs. Hear from state and city leaders about how they’ve worked with lawmakers to prioritize afterschool programs and learn how you can get involved in efforts to increase public investments in these programs.

What does 25 years mean to you? To MCR, it has meant a continual process of learning what support can mean when working with Michigan organizations that are transforming their communities for the better. Our 2023 Annual Report lists the five ways we have changed the game and pushed the sector to work better for everyone. Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q02V8m0Z0

Today is Giving Tuesday: A Global Day of Giving Giving Tuesday is a global movement dedicated to generosity and positive change. At the Martin Family Initiative, we work in partnership with Indigenous communities across Canada to advance family, educational, and economic well-being for Indigenous children and youth. With your support, we can continue to: ▪️ Respond to Immediate Needs: Provide what families need, when they need it most. From Visitors who support new parents with advice and supplies like baby clothes and food, to transportation solutions that ensure students can attend their classes, your contributions help us adapt quickly to community priorities. ▪️Support Strong Programs: Fund the people who make everything happen. Behind every success is a team of coordinators, facilitators, and educators who help deliver literacy resources to classrooms, connect expecting parents with experienced caregivers, and guide youth in exploring entrepreneurship opportunities. ▪️Create Local Change: Partner with Indigenous communities to develop and deliver programs that reflect their unique strengths, traditions, and goals. Whether it's helping young children discover the joy of reading, mentoring high school students in financial literacy, or supporting school leaders with leadership courses, every effort is rooted in collaboration. ▪️Amplify indigenous Voices: Share and celebrate Indigenous perspectives by engaging Knowledge Keepers, educators, and artists. Through authentic storytelling, we bring Indigenous stories to more people, building connections and encouraging collaboration across Canada. MFI was founded by the Right Honourable Paul Martin with the belief that, "if we want Canada to succeed, Indigenous children must succeed." This Giving Tuesday, join us in creating pathways toward a better future. Every contribution strengthens our ability to act with purpose, support meaningful partnerships, and achieve lasting reconciliation. → Donate today: https://lnkd.in/eTux2qJz → Learn more about MFI: https://themfi.ca/ #GivingTuesday #IndigenousWellBeing