Let's Grow Michigan’s Post

Applications are still open for the Growth Office’s “Make MI Home” regional pilot program! This is the state’s first-ever pilot program that allows regions across the state to tell us what kind of talent retention or attraction solution they want to create and identify the type of community they want to reach. Details here👇 ❓What it is: A regional pilot program that gets different entities working together to keep and connect talent to their communities ❓Who is eligible: Nonprofits, local governments, economic development organizations, philanthropic foundations and talent attraction organizations in Michigan ❓How it works: Interested applicants are required to organize consortiums within their prosperity region or share a border with the lead organization’s prosperity region and have 12 months from the time funds are dispersed to award funding to accepted individuals ❓Deadline: Applications close Wed., August 14th! The Growth Office plans to announce grant recipients in mid-September So let’s get creative, work together and build something new that makes an impact. For more details and to submit your application, visit: https://lnkd.in/exwf6sHh   #LetsGrowMichigan #MakeMIHome #Michigan #grants #funding

Nonprofits are the backbone of our communities, but many are being squeezed out of their own neighbourhoods due to rising rent and limited space. The City of Toronto cannot act alone to create access to space for community organizations. It is essential that we work together to promote inter-governmental cooperation that breaks down silos within and across government and other public institutions to support the creation of more social purpose real estate opportunities. It is essential that the City work with school boards and other public institutions to strengthen the reach of existing programs that make public lands available to non-profits for co-location, leasing and ownership opportunities, such as Community Use of Schools and the Community Space Tenancy Program. The TDSB recently advocated to the Province to ensure that the equitable funding of child day care sites, particularly in Scarborough, York, Etobicoke, and the Northwest. The SPACE Coalition has also made specific recommendations to the Government of Ontario to ensure equitable, welcoming, accessible and affordable public spaces. We need to create opportunities for affordable non-profit owned or leased space as part of major public infrastructure projects leveraging relevant programs and projects to ensure that communities have access to services and community programs. #SpatialJusticeTO https://lnkd.in/eQXDZQUs 

As a professional and a leader in your field, you know the importance of having a suitable and stable space for your work. You also know the challenges and costs of finding and maintaining such a space in Toronto. Now imagine that you are a nonprofit that delivers essential services and programs to your community, but you have to deal with rising rents, short-term leases, and inadequate facilities. How would that affect your work and your impact? This is the reality for many nonprofits in Toronto, who are facing a space crisis that threatens their survival and effectiveness. It may be your reality. You and your fellow nonprofits are vital for Toronto’s communities, but you are being pushed out of your own neighbourhoods by lack of space and support. We are asking you to join us in our campaign to demand that the City of Toronto provide more affordable and long-term access to public spaces for nonprofits. We need your help to raise awareness and influence decision-makers. #SpatialJusticeTO https://lnkd.in/eQXDZQUs

Does your organization need support acquiring either land, buildings or land-based infrastructure? These Land Acquisition Grants support local governments, First Nations communities and non-profit organizations to acquire property for public purposes. Examples of eligible acquisitions that provide a public benefit to people in the Basin include but are not limited to: 1. Providing public access to and enabling pursuit of recreational opps; 2. Creating a space to facilitate program delivery; 3. Addressing other identified community priorities; ▶️ Learn More about Land Acquisition Grants: https://bit.ly/3vIx7AV (Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The program will close when available funds have been committed.)

Nonprofits are the backbone of our communities, but many are being squeezed out of their own neighbourhoods due to rising rent and limited space. The City of Toronto cannot act alone to create access to space for community organizations. It is essential that we work together to promote inter-governmental cooperation that breaks down silos within and across government and other public institutions to support the creation of more social purpose real estate opportunities. It is essential that the City work with school boards and other public institutions to strengthen the reach of existing programs that make public lands available to non-profits for co-location, leasing and ownership opportunities, such as Community Use of Schools and the Community Space Tenancy Program. The TDSB recently advocated to the Province to ensure that the equitable funding of child day care sites, particularly in Scarborough, York, Etobicoke, and the Northwest. The SPACE Coalition has also made specific recommendations to the Government of Ontario to ensure equitable, welcoming, accessible and affordable public spaces. We need to create opportunities for affordable non-profit owned or leased space as part of major public infrastructure projects leveraging relevant programs and projects to ensure that communities have access to services and community programs. https://lnkd.in/eQXDZQUs #SpatialJusticeTO

Nonprofits are the backbone of our communities, but many are being squeezed out of their own neighbourhoods due to rising rent and limited space. The City of Toronto cannot act alone to create access to space for community organizations. It is essential that we work together to promote inter-governmental cooperation that breaks down silos within and across government and other public institutions to support the creation of more social purpose real estate opportunities. It is essential that the City work with school boards and other public institutions to strengthen the reach of existing programs that make public lands available to non-profits for co-location, leasing and ownership opportunities, such as Community Use of Schools and the Community Space Tenancy Program. The TDSB recently advocated to the Province to ensure that the equitable funding of child day care sites, particularly in Scarborough, York, Etobicoke, and the Northwest. The SPACE Coalition has also made specific recommendations to the Government of Ontario to ensure equitable, welcoming, accessible and affordable public spaces. We need to create opportunities for affordable non-profit owned or leased space as part of major public infrastructure projects leveraging relevant programs and projects to ensure that communities have access to services and community programs. To endorse -> https://lnkd.in/eQXDZQUs #SpatialJusticeTO

As a professional and a leader in your field, you know the importance of having a suitable and stable space for your work. You also know the challenges and costs of finding and maintaining such a space in Toronto. Now imagine that you are a nonprofit that delivers essential services and programs to your community, but you have to deal with rising rents, short-term leases, and inadequate facilities. How would that affect your work and your impact? This is the reality for many nonprofits in Toronto, who are facing a space crisis that threatens their survival and effectiveness. It may be your reality. You and your fellow nonprofits are vital for Toronto’s communities, but you are being pushed out of your own neighbourhoods by lack of space and support. We are asking you to join us in our campaign to demand that the City of Toronto provide more affordable and long-term access to public spaces for nonprofits. We need your help to raise awareness and influence decision-makers. https://lnkd.in/eQXDZQUs #SpatialJusticeTO

Attention Maryland Nonprofits & Local Governments: Grant Funding for IT Initiatives! Did you know the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) offers Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) to help fund critical IT projects for non-profit organizations and local governments? Unlocking the Potential of TAG At Stone Brook Solutions LLC , we understand the challenges Maryland non-profits and local governments face in securing funding for essential IT projects. The TAG program can be a game-changer, but navigating the application process and ensuring successful project execution can be complex. How We Can Help Our IT consultants offer a two-pronged approach to maximize your TAG grant opportunity: Application Assistance: We'll work closely with your team to craft a compelling and realistic application that aligns with TAG's funding priorities. Execution Expertise: Should your organization win an award, we'll provide comprehensive project oversight, ensuring your IT initiative is completed on time and within budget. Invest in Your Future with TAG Don't miss out on this valuable grant opportunity! Contact Stone Brook Solutions LLC today to discuss how we can streamline your application process and ensure a successful IT project. https://lnkd.in/egh239Wu #MarylandGrants #TechnologyGrants #NonProfitIT #LocalGovernmentIT #ITConsulting #Maryland

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Are you curious what opportunities were released this week? Here are two interesting ones out of the more than 100 opportunities released this week. Funding to Preserve America's Treasures •Funder: Department of the Interior, National Parks Service •Due date: December 12, 2024 •Award range: Up to $750K •Expected number of awards: 35 Cost sharing required? Yes •Eligibility: Nonprofits, tribal organizations, institutes of higher education, school districts, and tribal, county, and city governments •Summary: The purposes of this grant is to provide preservation and conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. This grant requires a dollar-for-dollar match. Funding for Self-Help Homeownership Program (SHOP) •Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development •Closing date: December 17,2024 •Award amount: $1.1M-$12M •Expected number of awards: 7 •Match required? No •Eligibility: Non-profit organizations, or a consortium of public or private non-profit organizations, that have the capacity and experience to provide or facilitate self-help homeownership opportunities on a national or regional basis. •Summary: This grant provides funding that must be used in at least two states to fuel land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and for reasonable and necessary planning and administration costs. The construction or rehabilitation costs of each SHOP unit must be funded with other leveraged public and private funds. The average SHOP Grant expenditure for the combined costs of land acquisition and infrastructure improvements must not exceed $25,000 per SHOP unit. •For full eligibility details and application instructions, SEND A DM