June Non-Profit Resources & Opportunities
The City of Chicago, nonprofit organizations, and private organizations are accepting grant applications from businesses and nonprofits. If you are interested in growing your business check out some of the opportunities below and open grant funding.
OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES:
The City of Chicago Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) has launched The City of Chicago Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (NCBP). This program was designed to provide access to curated coaching and education programs for Chicago area nonprofits in an effort to support nonprofit organizations gain access to capital, funding, and other resources to counteract the effects of the pandemic.
Readiness Summit: Informs organizations so they can prepare to apply for grants and contracts funded by the Chicago Recovery Plan and other economic recovery funding.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, June 15th @ 9:00 AM
Webinars: Webinars feature different topics related to applying for grant opportunities.
Workshops: Held weekly, workshops provide an opportunity to connect with your peers and subject matter experts to discuss specific organization challenges
Upcoming events:
Wednesday, June 14th @ 11:00 AM (hosted by WBDC)
Wednesday, June 14th @ 1:00 PM (hosted by GAGCDC)
Wednesday, June 21st @ 11:00 AM (hosted by WBDC)
Wednesday, June 28th @ 11:00 AM (hosted by WBDC)
One-on-one counseling: A one-on-one meeting with a subject expert who can help you with specific grant application issues.
For support registering for these opportunities using the Nonprofit Capacity Building Intake Form, please contact Nonprofit Capacity Building Coordinator, Julia Riley, at julia.riley@lrvcc.org.
Forefront
Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. Their mission is to build a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. They provide education, advocacy, thought leadership, and facilitate collective action around issues that are important to their Members and to the sector
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, June 14th @ 2:00 PM - Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy: What Does Grantee Accountability Look Like in Trust-Based Funding?
The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is pleased to announce a six-part webinar series, Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy, addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy.
Thursday, June 15th @ 11:30 AM - Preparing for and Managing Government Funding (Webinar)
BDO, Forefront, and IFF have joined forces to help nonprofits build healthy financial systems and practices that support impactful program delivery. Join us to learn about the Equitable Access & Capacity Initiative (EACI), a collaborative effort to support nonprofit organizations in preparing for and managing government funding, as well as more holistically improving operational infrastructure for the long term. EACI is designed to equip organizations with the skills they need to prepare for and manage government funds and tactical support to build the internal systems needed to manage government reporting requirements successfully. Participants will learn about the varying levels of services available through EACI such as workshops, customized one-one-one support, assessment tools, and grants.
For details: http://myforefront.org/event/preparing-for-managing-government-funding-webinar/
Wednesday, June 28th @ 11:30 AM - 101 Nonprofit Financial Planning and Monitoring (Webinar)
This virtual workshop will provide an overview of nonprofit financial health, planning, and monitoring. Topics include an orientation to audited financial statements and the IRS Form 990, an introduction to key metrics to measure financial health, tips for developing a well-designed budget process, and strategies for improved communication across functions that can build a “team around the numbers” focused on financial results.
For details: http://myforefront.org/event/101-nonprofit-financial-planning-monitoring/
For more Forefront events: http://myforefront.org/events/
GRANT FUNDS:
Flexible Funding Program
Full Application: Dependent on flexible funding type
Equitable investment in neighborhoods cannot happen without the leadership of community-based organizations. That means these organizations need access to funding that is focused solely on the state of the organization rather than its programs and initiatives. The Flexible Funding Program provides three distinct types of “flexible” dollars to organizations in Black and Latinx neighborhoods.
To receive Flexible Funding support, the organization must be Black or Latinx-led, and its work must align with the Trust’s Catalyzing Neighborhood Investment strategy.
http://www.cct.org/grants/opportunities/flexible-funding-program/
Clean Energy to Communities Program
Application Deadline: Rolling
C2C connects local governments, tribes, electric utilities, and community-based organizations with national laboratory experts and customized, cutting-edge analysis to achieve clean energy systems that are reflective of local and regional priorities.
http://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/clean-energy-to-communities.html