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Thursday, March 19, 2015
NYS Grants Gateway Announces Changes
Monday, June 23, 2014
TLC Graduates Five Groups from Leadership Training Program
June 23, 2014 – On Saturday, June 14, leaders from five local
grassroots and nonprofit organizations celebrated their completion of The Leadership Classroom (TLC). TLC is an
eight-month leadership training initiative offered by the Central New York
Community Foundation. Participants are community and nonprofit representatives
who want to learn advanced leadership skills alongside other neighborhood
leaders in an interactive setting. After participating in monthly training
sessions, each group receives a $3,500 grant to implement a community project
that is proposed and planned during their training.
One of this year’s graduates, The Bhutanese Community in
Syracuse Inc. (BCS), is an active cultural organization on the Northside of
Syracuse. BCS offers cultural, family
and youth development activities for resettled Bhutanese refugees.
Participants from BCS were among the youngest leaders to
participate in TLC. They entered the
program seeking ways to help other refugees engage as citizens within the
greater Syracuse community. BCS team leader, Praja Shapkota, says it is
important for refugees and new settlers to not be limited by culture or
language.
“Most of our youth were brought up in refugee camps and
what they have known is nothing much outside of Nepal,” said Praja. “Without
exposure, the mind doesn’t open up that easily so they need to go out and meet
with people to understand how others feel and then understand how to work
within the community.”
To do this, BCS will use their TLC grant to pilot an English-as-Second-Language
(ESL) Citizenship class to better prepare Bhutanese refugees for their
citizenship test.
The Butternut
Community Police Center enables young people to realize their full
potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. They will use their
grant to refurbish a trailer that will house and transport camping equipment
for youth who attend the Center.
The Somali-Bantu
Community Association of Onondaga County provides assistance, training and
advocacy for resettled refugees. They will use their grant to design an
inter-community soccer tournament to foster healthy engagement for the various
cultural communities in and around Pioneer Homes.
T.E.A.M R.O.C.K is
a Syracuse-based inner-city mentoring program for young girls. T.E.A.M R.O.C.K
will use their grant funds to take young girls on a camping adventure which
includes team building transformative activities and restricts social media use.
Reading 4 ME is a
new group working to cultivate a culture and appreciation for reading in youth.
Reading 4 ME will host a literary arts competition targeting youth on the South
and Southwest sides of Syracuse.
“The Community
Foundation is proud to collaborate with and support these inspiring community
leaders who are working every day to improve their neighborhoods and our
community,” said Olive Sephuma, Director of Community Grantmaking at the
Community Foundation. “We congratulate them on their graduation and welcome
them to our growing network of TLC alumni.”
The Leadership Classroom is an initiative of the Central New
York Community Foundation. Established in 1927, the Central New York Community
Foundation encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of permanent
charitable endowments for the betterment of the region. The Community Foundation is the largest charitable
foundation in the region with assets of more than $172 million. It awarded $9.5
million in grants last year to nonprofit organizations and since its inception
has invested nearly $130 million in the community. The Community Foundation
serves as the steward of charitable legacies for individuals, families and
businesses through the administration of nearly 650 funds. The organization
also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of special initiatives
designed to strengthen local nonprofits and address the region’s most pressing
challenges. For more information,
visit www.cnycf.org.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Syracuse Parks Conservancy Seeking Small Grant Applicants
Syracuse, NY – As Central New York enjoys more hours of sunshine and hopes for warmer weather, the Syracuse Parks Conservancy (SPC) is gearing up on this First Day of Spring by seeking applicants for its Neighborhood Greening Grants Program. The program will award a series of $750 mini-grants to help organizations improve their communities through park and recreation center beautification projects.
Syracuse Parks Conservancy believes that well-kept community spaces contribute to the life and vitality of neighborhoods. By taking care of our neighborhood environment, we create places where residents can gather and interact, thus strengthening the neighborhood’s social fabric and improving its quality of life. SPC Vice President George Matthews said, “Increased citizen involvement with Parks programs is a primary purpose of this project.”
Applicants may be neighborhood associations, schools, park associations, faith-based organizations and other community groups in the city of Syracuse that hold a 501(c)(3) status. Non-qualifying organizations may seek a qualifying fiscal agent. Eligible proposals for projects are not permitted to have taken place already or currently have an open Neighborhood Greening Grant.
Projects should be on vacant lots or property owned by the Syracuse Department of Parks, allow community member involvement and leadership, and occur where there is a need for financial assistance for the project proposed. Sample projects may include a community garden, rain garden, park beautification or the development of a trail.
Syracuse Parks Conservancy believes that well-kept community spaces contribute to the life and vitality of neighborhoods. By taking care of our neighborhood environment, we create places where residents can gather and interact, thus strengthening the neighborhood’s social fabric and improving its quality of life. SPC Vice President George Matthews said, “Increased citizen involvement with Parks programs is a primary purpose of this project.”
Applicants may be neighborhood associations, schools, park associations, faith-based organizations and other community groups in the city of Syracuse that hold a 501(c)(3) status. Non-qualifying organizations may seek a qualifying fiscal agent. Eligible proposals for projects are not permitted to have taken place already or currently have an open Neighborhood Greening Grant.
Projects should be on vacant lots or property owned by the Syracuse Department of Parks, allow community member involvement and leadership, and occur where there is a need for financial assistance for the project proposed. Sample projects may include a community garden, rain garden, park beautification or the development of a trail.
Applications will be subject to a review process. All grants are awarded on a rolling basis in amounts not to exceed $750 per grant. Applicants can visit www.syracuseparksconservancy.com/neighborhood-greening-grants/ to view application guidelines and to download an application.
This program is funded by the Central New York Community Foundation.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Syracuse.com: Company News, The Gifford Foundation Has Awarded Grants to Nonprofit and Community Groups
Company news: The Gifford Foundation has awarded grants to nonprofit and community groups
• The Gifford Foundation has announced the following grants to nonprofit and community groups:
Community grants: CancerConnects; Catholic Charities of Onondaga County; Clear Path for Veterans; The Everson Museum of Art; The Fayette Street Boys and Girls Club; The Food Bank of Central New York; Home Aides of Central New York; Red House Arts Center; Syracuse Poster Project; Syracuse Stage.
"What If..." mini grants: 338 Gifford Street; High Octane Youth Basketball; Northside Karate; The Reducing Teen Violence In our Neighborhood Initiative; T.E.A.M. Rock; Toomey Abbott Resident Association; The Westside Youth Advisory Council; Women Transcending Boundaries.
• VIP Development Associates, Inc. announced the purchase of CenterState CEO's 22,000 SF headquarters office building at 572 S Salina St., Syracuse.
• U.S. Small Business Administration has granted $95,000 to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York.
• Syracuse Opera announced that it has met its $69,786 goal to receive matching funds from a recent Onondaga County Challenge grant.
• WonderWorks, received their LEED© Silver certification from the United States Green Building Council this month, in their location at Destiny USA.
• Woodmen of the World has awarded Destiny USA with the environmental award.
• Bond Schoeneck & King has been named in the top 10 of the "Thirty Best Labor and Employment Law Firms" by bestattorneysonline.com.
Community grants: CancerConnects; Catholic Charities of Onondaga County; Clear Path for Veterans; The Everson Museum of Art; The Fayette Street Boys and Girls Club; The Food Bank of Central New York; Home Aides of Central New York; Red House Arts Center; Syracuse Poster Project; Syracuse Stage.
"What If..." mini grants: 338 Gifford Street; High Octane Youth Basketball; Northside Karate; The Reducing Teen Violence In our Neighborhood Initiative; T.E.A.M. Rock; Toomey Abbott Resident Association; The Westside Youth Advisory Council; Women Transcending Boundaries.
• VIP Development Associates, Inc. announced the purchase of CenterState CEO's 22,000 SF headquarters office building at 572 S Salina St., Syracuse.
• U.S. Small Business Administration has granted $95,000 to The Research Foundation for the State University of New York.
• Syracuse Opera announced that it has met its $69,786 goal to receive matching funds from a recent Onondaga County Challenge grant.
• WonderWorks, received their LEED© Silver certification from the United States Green Building Council this month, in their location at Destiny USA.
• Woodmen of the World has awarded Destiny USA with the environmental award.
• Bond Schoeneck & King has been named in the top 10 of the "Thirty Best Labor and Employment Law Firms" by bestattorneysonline.com.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Skaneateles Journal: Nonprofits may apply for grants by Aug. 9
Nonprofits may apply for grants by Aug. 9
Part of Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s mission to improve the health and health care of the residents of the communities it serves, the company makes Community Health Awards adding up to a total of $25,000 available to help fund health and wellness programs in Central New York.
Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations in Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s eight-county CNY region are invited to apply for an award of up to $4,000 each, which can be used for a program that has clear goals to improve the health or health care of a specific population in the community.
“The company’s Community Health Awards demonstrate a corporate commitment to support local organizations that share our mission as a nonprofit health plan,” said Arthur Vercillo, M.D., regional president, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. “These awards complement our existing grants and sponsorships with agencies that work to enhance quality of life, including health status, in Central New York.”
In granting the awards, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield considers organizations which offer programs that focus on:
Activities that improve the health status of the community or that reduce the incidence of specific diseases.
Communitywide health education.
Group-specific health education.
Wellness.
To be eligible, the organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and located in Cayuga, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence or Tompkins County.
Awards will be made based on:
Scope of need.
Goals of program.
Overall number of persons to benefit from the program.
Positive impact on the community’s health status.
“In the 75 years that Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has been serving residents of upstate New York, the company has supported hundreds of programs that are aimed at improving the health status of area residents,” said Vercillo. “We’re pleased to continue that effort by offering Community Health Awards to nonprofits in Central New York.”
The deadline for organizations to submit an application to be considered for an Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Community Health Award is August 9, 2013. Applications and additional information are available online at Community Health Awards or by emailing Community.Health.Awards.CNY@excellus.com. Applications received after the August 9 deadline will not be considered. Awards will distributed in October.
Via the Skaneateles Journal (link)
Community Grant Opportunity
Please note the following community grant opportunity, and please forgive cross postings!
Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations in Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s eight county CNY region are invited to apply for an award of up to $4,000 each, which can be used for a program that has clear goals to improve the health or health care of a specific population in the community. In granting the awards, Excellus BlueCross BlueShield considers organizations which offer programs that focus on:
· Activities that improve the health status of the community or that reduce the incidence of specific diseases.
· Community wide health education.
· Group-specific health education.
· Wellness.
· Community wide health education.
· Group-specific health education.
· Wellness.
To be eligible, the organization must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and located in Cayuga, Cortland, Jefferson, Lewis, Onondaga, Oswego, St. Lawrence or Tompkins County.
Awards will be made based on:
· Scope of need.
· Goals of program.
· Overall number of persons to benefit from the program.
· Positive impact on the community’s health status.
· Goals of program.
· Overall number of persons to benefit from the program.
· Positive impact on the community’s health status.
The deadline for organizations to submit an application to be considered for a Community Health Award is August 9, 2013. Applications and additional information are available online at www.ExcellusBCBS.com by clicking on 'News and Information' (at the bottom of the page), then on 'News Releases,' then click on the 'Central New York' tab. The Community Health Award application is a link from the first news release. Or, to request a copy, email Community.Health.Awards.CNY@
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Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, a nonprofit independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Women’s Fund Honored Grantees at Awards Reception
April 24, 2013 (Syracuse, NY) – Nine nonprofit organizations from
Onondaga, Madison and Cayuga Counties were awarded grants at the Women’s
Fund of Central New York’s annual grant awards reception, held on April
23, 2013. The organizations received grants totaling $25,005 to fund
programs that support the advancement and full participation of women
and girls in Central New York.
Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse received $2,000 to implement a SMART Girls program, which enhances girls’ physical and emotional health. The program combines informational and experiential learning activities to help girls develop the knowledge and skills necessary to practice healthy lifestyle choices.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County (CCOC) received $3,750 to launch the new Ready, Set, Apply! program for residents of the Dorothy Day House. The program uses group meetings and one-to-one instruction to assist economically challenged women to apply for and secure employment.
Cayuga Community College received $1,875 to award tuition assistance to 15 students for the Direct Selling Women’s Entrepreneurship program. The program is a 30-hour training program that promotes personal leadership skills, entrepreneurial thinking and self-sufficiency for women.
Child Care Solutions received $1,180 to fund a one day mini-conference for women entrepreneurs to discuss the challenging issues of family childcare home business owners. The topics that will be covered include budgeting, establishing credit, workers’ compensation coverage, and wage and hour laws affecting assistants employed by the family child care providers.
Community Action Partnerships (CAP) for Madison County received $3,400 to implement the new Moms Moving Forward program. This program will consist of meetings for mothers to discuss issues such as self-care, healthy diet, financial issues, planning for the future, routine and disciplining, trying to meet needs of children, stress, anxiety management and resource development.
On Point for College received $2,000 to provide intensive, proactive outreach and financial assistance in the areas of retention and career development to 10 young women. The funding will also enhance their career development opportunities through professional networking, internships and permanent job placement.
Rescue Mission Alliance received $3,000 to send 10 girls in the Family Transitions program to Booker T. Washington Center’s summer day camp. The summer day camp offers a variety of activities to further the creativity, imagination and curiosity of children – including educational support, action-oriented learning, supervised games, dance and exercise programs, arts and crafts, field trips, sports and inspirational guest speakers.
Syracuse Northeast Community Center (NECC) received $3,000 to implement a teen parenting program that would provide a weekly skill-building meeting. The Teen Mom Time program would promote education, prenatal care and ensure pregnant and parenting teens have access to necessary resources for their children and themselves.
The Museum of Science & Technology Foundation (MoST) received $4,800 to support the new Women Scientist Summer Camp program. This program is focused on illustrating science concepts with hands-on, engaging activities, while inspiring learning and sparking interest in science.
The Women’s Fund of Central New York supports, empowers and recognizes the advancement and full participation of women and girls in Central New York through an endowment fund, grants and initiatives. Since its inception in 1998, the Women’s Fund has awarded 70 grants totaling nearly $156,000, and is in the midst of a three-year campaign to grow its endowment to $1 million. For more information or to make a donation visit: www.womensfundofcny.org.
The Women’s Fund of Central New York is a component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation. Established in 1927, the Central New York Community Foundation encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of a permanent charitable endowment for the betterment of the region. The Community Foundation is the largest charitable foundation in the region with assets of more than $130 million. It awards close to $6.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations annually and since its inception has invested more than $100 million in the community. The Community Foundation serves as the steward of charitable legacies for individuals, families and corporations through the administration of nearly 600 funds. The organization also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of special initiatives designed to strengthen nonprofits that address the region’s most pressing challenges. For more information, visit www.cnycf.org.
Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse received $2,000 to implement a SMART Girls program, which enhances girls’ physical and emotional health. The program combines informational and experiential learning activities to help girls develop the knowledge and skills necessary to practice healthy lifestyle choices.
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County (CCOC) received $3,750 to launch the new Ready, Set, Apply! program for residents of the Dorothy Day House. The program uses group meetings and one-to-one instruction to assist economically challenged women to apply for and secure employment.
Cayuga Community College received $1,875 to award tuition assistance to 15 students for the Direct Selling Women’s Entrepreneurship program. The program is a 30-hour training program that promotes personal leadership skills, entrepreneurial thinking and self-sufficiency for women.
Child Care Solutions received $1,180 to fund a one day mini-conference for women entrepreneurs to discuss the challenging issues of family childcare home business owners. The topics that will be covered include budgeting, establishing credit, workers’ compensation coverage, and wage and hour laws affecting assistants employed by the family child care providers.
Community Action Partnerships (CAP) for Madison County received $3,400 to implement the new Moms Moving Forward program. This program will consist of meetings for mothers to discuss issues such as self-care, healthy diet, financial issues, planning for the future, routine and disciplining, trying to meet needs of children, stress, anxiety management and resource development.
On Point for College received $2,000 to provide intensive, proactive outreach and financial assistance in the areas of retention and career development to 10 young women. The funding will also enhance their career development opportunities through professional networking, internships and permanent job placement.
Rescue Mission Alliance received $3,000 to send 10 girls in the Family Transitions program to Booker T. Washington Center’s summer day camp. The summer day camp offers a variety of activities to further the creativity, imagination and curiosity of children – including educational support, action-oriented learning, supervised games, dance and exercise programs, arts and crafts, field trips, sports and inspirational guest speakers.
Syracuse Northeast Community Center (NECC) received $3,000 to implement a teen parenting program that would provide a weekly skill-building meeting. The Teen Mom Time program would promote education, prenatal care and ensure pregnant and parenting teens have access to necessary resources for their children and themselves.
The Museum of Science & Technology Foundation (MoST) received $4,800 to support the new Women Scientist Summer Camp program. This program is focused on illustrating science concepts with hands-on, engaging activities, while inspiring learning and sparking interest in science.
The Women’s Fund of Central New York supports, empowers and recognizes the advancement and full participation of women and girls in Central New York through an endowment fund, grants and initiatives. Since its inception in 1998, the Women’s Fund has awarded 70 grants totaling nearly $156,000, and is in the midst of a three-year campaign to grow its endowment to $1 million. For more information or to make a donation visit: www.womensfundofcny.org.
The Women’s Fund of Central New York is a component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation. Established in 1927, the Central New York Community Foundation encourages local philanthropy by supporting the growth of a permanent charitable endowment for the betterment of the region. The Community Foundation is the largest charitable foundation in the region with assets of more than $130 million. It awards close to $6.5 million in grants to nonprofit organizations annually and since its inception has invested more than $100 million in the community. The Community Foundation serves as the steward of charitable legacies for individuals, families and corporations through the administration of nearly 600 funds. The organization also serves as a civic leader, convener and sponsor of special initiatives designed to strengthen nonprofits that address the region’s most pressing challenges. For more information, visit www.cnycf.org.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
National Volunteer Week Funds Available
The Institute for Human Services Brings You:National Volunteer Week Mini Grants
National Volunteer Week: April 21-27, 2013
Are you planning a volunteer event as part of National Volunteer Week during April 21-27th? Could you use some additional funds to enhance your project's impact?
If you have answered "YES" to either of these questions then consider applying for a mini-grant from 2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help and the Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier!
Because of this partnership, we are to be able to offer mini-grants to support local volunteer efforts in Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler Counties during National Volunteer Week. If your organization is currently planning an event for that week and could use some additional funding to enhance your efforts we encourage you to request a mini-grant of up to $350. If you are interested in applying for a mini-grant, simply fill out our online application by going to the link below. Please complete the survey by Friday March 29th. Decisions regarding project funding will be made by Friday April 5th, 2013.
If you have any questions, please contact Tess McKinley at mckinleyt@ihsnet.
2-1-1 HELPLINE Give Help coordinates volunteer support services, by serving as a volunteer clearinghouse and resource center that is supported by United Way of the Southern Tier to increase civic engagement in our area. Interested in volunteering? Want to add your volunteer opportunities to our database? Learn more here.
The Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier is a collaboration designed to promote and enhance local volunteer efforts in our community. Under the leadership of the Institute for Human Services, United Way of Broome County, and United Way of Tompkins County, local non-profits are coming together to create a dynamic regional partnership to enhance and strengthen local volunteer efforts. The Regional Volunteer Center of the Southern Tier is one of ten regional volunteer centers in New York State.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Fund for Vocational Rehabilitation Awards Grants
April 3, 2013
(Syracuse, NY) - The Allen Speiser Memorial Fund for Vocational
Rehabilitation, a component fund of the Central New York Community Foundation, awarded
$4,425 in grants to five local
not-for-profit organizations.
Access to
Independence (ATI) of Cortland County received $1,000 to support an expansion of its 8th Annual
Employment Conference. The conference is a multi-part series, held over a period
of three weeks in October that promotes career exploration, work readiness and
effective job search skills. The annual conference has grown to serve more
people with disabilities and to connect them with local employers. This year,
ATI expects to serve 50 individuals at the conference and another 200 people
through ancillary events.
Aurora of CNY received
$400 to purchase an iPad3 for its Placement
Services department to use with job searches. The technology will help
facilitate a comprehensive approach to workplace accessibility and success for
job seekers.
ARC of Onondaga
County received $1,000 to
purchase one floor burnisher for training and skill development purposes. This
burnisher will provide the opportunity to train individuals with disabilities to
help them gain job specific skills. These additional skills will qualify them
to earn additional wages as well as other competitive employment opportunities
in the community.
Learning Disabilities
Association of CNY received $325
towards the purchase of a computer used in Pathways,
the agency’s employment program. Pathways
provides support to individuals with learning disabilities, ADHD and related
disorders. The laptops will be used in pre-vocational skill development, as well
as job searches for clients.
Onondaga Case
Management Services, Inc. received $1,700
to train auxiliary staff in the Benefit Planning and Assistance Work Incentive
Training Certificate Program, provided by Cornell University. Staff trained in
public benefit programs, entitlements and work incentives increase the
probability disabled people will enter or re-enter the workplace. The training
will help local disability community organizations provide Work Incentive
Benefit Planning, a service that improves the ability to gain and keep
meaningful work for the disabled.
The Allen Speiser Memorial Fund for Vocational
Rehabilitation Fund has awarded $35,849 in grants since 2005 for programs that strengthen
and support vocational rehabilitation services. Vocational rehabilitation is
the process of assisting people with any disabling condition to acquire the
social, educational and work skills that will lead to employment. The Fund
offers grants to support special projects, make new investments, and provide
additional staff training, filling in the gaps left by other funding sources.
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