Lots of Compassion Grant: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and KidsGardening share a belief that the garden has the power to do more than grow flowers and herbs, it can grow people, communities, and even kindness, too. Together, we’re announcing our new Lots of Compassion grant program, designed to support local leaders looking to transform vacant lots into gardens to help grow compassion in their community.
About 15% of land in urban cities is deemed vacant or abandoned which can lead to many negative outcomes for surrounding neighborhoods, including decreases in physical & mental health and diminished feelings of safety & security[1]. Lots of Compassion aims to provide resources to those seeking to transform vacant lots in their neighborhood into gardens for community growth.
In 2023, 10 grantees will receive $20,000 each to transform a vacant lot into a garden. A total of $200,000 will be awarded annually.
The deadline for application submission is Friday, June 2, 2023, at 11:59 PM PT
For additional information and application click HERE
Local Community Grants: Local community grants are awarded through an open application process and provide funding directly from Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities to local organizations in the U.S. Don’t know how to determine your local facility? Don’t worry, the application will assist you.
Guidelines
Local Community grants range from a minimum of $250 to a maximum of $5,000.
Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate/chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit the service area of the facility from which they are requesting funding.
Grant applications for calendar year 2023 will be accepted on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for submissions are as follows:
Quarter 1: Feb 1 – April 15
Quarter 2: May 1 – July 15
Quarter 3: August 1 – October 15
Quarter 4: November 1 – December 31
Applications may be submitted at any time during each quarter funding cycle. All applications will be reviewed prior to the next funding cycle.
Organizations may only submit a total number of 25 applications and/or receive up to 25 grants within the 2023 grant cycle.
All organizations applying for a Local Community grant must be CyberGrants FrontDoor verified prior to applying.
For additional information and application click HERE
Practical Support RFP: On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade, allowing states to ban or severely limit access to abortion. California took immediate steps to secure abortion rights and access. The 2022-23 California State Budget appropriated funds to establish an Abortion Practical Support Fund at the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to assist pregnant people with direct practical support for the purposes of obtaining an abortion. California Health and Safety Code Sections 123451-123453 describe the program. HCAI has designated Essential Access Health (Essential Access) as the Program Administrator and the entity that will manage the distribution of the funds and ensure program compliance with statutory requirements.
WHO is eligible to apply?
According to state statute, applicants must be non-profit organizations based in California that assist pregnant people with practical support services that help make accessing abortion care possible. Applicants must be located in California and serve pregnant individuals who reside in California or who travel to California seeking abortion care.
HOW does the application process work?
Applicants must complete the ONLIINE APPLICATION form and submit required budget documents using the template provided by MAY 19, 2023. A Practical Support Budget Worksheet is provided in the online application portal.
For Additional Information and Application See PDF Below:
Health Equity Scholars for Action 2023 Grant Opportunity: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation supports research that identifies the systemic root causes of U.S. health inequities, which have strong links to structural racism and other forms of oppression. We believe a diverse academic workforcethat encompasses varied perspectives and lived experienceswill best advance this research agenda. Yet the scholarship of individuals from certain communities, especially Black individuals; Indigenous people; people of color; individuals from low-income communities; individuals with disabilities; LGBTQIA+ individuals; non-native English speakers; first generation college graduates—and individuals who identify with more than one of these groups—has not been adequately supported in academia.
Key Dates & Deadlines
May 31, 2023 (3 p.m. ET): Deadline for receipt of letters of intent.
July 20, 2023: Invitation to select applicants to submit full proposals.
September 14, 2023 (3 p.m. ET): Deadline for receipt of full proposals.
For Additional Information and Application Click HERE
Earn a Graduate Certification in LGBTQ + Health: The Tseng College of Graduate, International and Midcareer Education will be hosting a informational session that will provide insight into the application process, discover what it takes to succeed in the program, and chat with a financial aid representative.
In this short-term, online program, you’ll learn how to provide enhanced health services to the LGBTQ+ community, ensuring fair, equitable and affirming care for patients at health facilities across the nation. This subset of medicine is in high demand, and with this certificate, you can greatly expand your skillset and help transform the industry into a safer, more inclusive domain. Learn about the LGBTQ+ health industry
Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PDT
Location: Online via Zoom
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