The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation in Morrison, New Jersey, aims to support, center, and connect communities and changemakers addressing the root causes and repair of structural racism and inequity in New Jersey.

The foundation has launched its first-ever open call for racial justice organizations that have not previously had access to the foundation. Through this process, the foundation seeks to engage with and learn about racial justice-focused organizations working across New Jersey. Applicants must be engaged in racial justice work based in and benefiting communities in New Jersey and address the root cause of repair and structural racism and inequity in New Jersey.

Through the open call, the foundation expects to distribute $500,000 total, with grants ranging from approximately $15,000 to $75,000 to be awarded to between 10 and 20 organizations (depending on the organizations and the number of applications received).

To be eligible, applicants must have never previously received funding from the Dodge Foundation, have an annual operating budget of $3 million or less, and be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or operate under a fiscal sponsor.

The application process has two stages. Stage one, a simplified online application, is due June 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to advance to stage two, a virtual meeting to further discuss their work, from July 7, 2023, to August 31, 2023.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation website.

Deadline: June 20, 2023 at 5:00 p.m ET (Stage one)

The Pearl Milling Company invites applications for the P.E.A.R.L. Pledge, a multi-year program championing the empowerment and success of Black women and girls across America. The program is based on five key pillars:

Prosperity: Alleviating systemic barriers and inequities in food, housing, employment, financial support, and generational wealth.

Empowerment: Inspiring and encouraging Black women and girls to attain holistic wellness and success in areas such as confidence building, self-esteem, and mental and physical health.

Access: Enhancing equal opportunity to education and entrepreneurship in areas such as scholarships, grants, capital, and financial literacy.

Representation: Elevating Black women and girls in the areas such as culinary arts, food innovation, science, and media support.

Leadership: Advancing skill development and access to resources for emerging talent in public speaking, strategic thinking, team building, and mentorship.

Through the program, grants will be awarded to support organizations with programming serving Black girls and/or women and aligned with P.E.A.R.L. Pledge mission and pillar.

Applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and based in the United States to be eligible. Organizations may be nominated or apply for the opportunity.

For complete program guidelines, application instructions, and information about previous grant recipients, see the Pearl Milling Company website.

Deadline: June 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. ET

The Independence Public Media Foundation supports building and strengthening networks of people creating and sharing information, ideas, and stories for justice and change.

The foundation invites applications for the Community Voices Fund to support creative, community-centered media and media making across Greater Philadelphia. Projects must fit within at least one of the following focus areas: community-owned media and local storytelling, community-centered news and journalism, using archives for building community power, or narrative shift and media for movement building.

Through the fund, one-year grants will be awarded in three different ranges, depending on the scope and needs of the work. Grants of between $20,000 and $50,000 will be awarded for new or smaller-scale projects, community engagement, or experimentation; grants of between $50,000 and $100,000 will be awarded to support larger-scale projects or collaborations that result in innovative content creation and stronger networks; and grants of between $100,000 and $150,000 will be awarded to support established programs and projects to expand, evolve, or deepen their work, particularly those that are focused on movement building. While categories are meant to provide guidance, the foundation remains flexible, and $800,000 in grants will be awarded.

The foundation will prioritize proposals that support increased agency, civic engagement, and a mutual aid approach within communities; compensate community members directly for their stories and contributions; amplify the stories and needs of communities excluded from media making in partnership with those communities; seek to build lasting community connections through media and media making; and feature collaboration between multiple partners.

Preference will be given to organizations and projects led by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color); women; people who are LGBTQIA+, Two-Spirit, Trans, genderqueer, gender nonconforming, nonbinary, and/or queer; those who are disabled; immigrants; people directly impacted by mass incarceration; or those who have other lived experiences that are historically excluded from journalism and media making; and organizations with annual operating budgets under $1 million.

To be eligible, applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or fiscally-sponsored organizations/projects based in the Pennsylvania counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, or Montgomery; the New Jersey counties of Burlington, Camden, or Gloucester; or New Castle County in Delaware.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Independence Public Media Foundation website.

Deadline: June 2, 2023 at 12 noon ET

The mission of the Lineage Foundation for Good is to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity by developing a dynamic, real-time, and global link between those who commercially produce our food and the individuals, families, and communities who need it most.

The foundation recently launched its first grant application program to support organizations and initiatives that address hunger, reduce food waste, and develop communities. In addition to focus area alignment, grant applications will be evaluated to ensure they will successfully measure impact through selected social outcomes, create opportunity, and expand access for historically ignored communities and populations.

Grant size will vary depending on the needs, the program proposed by the organization, and available funding.

To be eligible, applicants must be a United States-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing with the IRS or an international NGO.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Lineage Foundation for Good website.

Deadline: May 25, 2023

Boston-based Resist redistributes resources to frontline communities at the forefront of change while amplifying their stories of building a better world.

Groups aligned with Resist will have their work located within an ecology of social justice organizations, know how their work fits into a greater whole, and reflect a clear understanding of purpose and function within movements for social change. They have an intersectional/cross-issue analysis and work actively against white and Christian supremacy, capitalism, gender and sexual oppression, and all forms of patriarchy, and are led by those most affected by structural oppression. Two types of grants will be awarded at this deadline:

General Support: Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to support groups building movements for justice and liberation and resisting systemic oppression through grassroots/cultural organizing, artmaking, and resilience building.

Accessibility: Grants of up to $4,000 will be awarded to fund the additional costs of making projects or events more accessible to community members with specific accessibility needs.

Applicants must have an organizational budget under $150,000 per year, be based in the United States, be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) according to the Internal Revenue Code, or be a federally recognized American Indian tribal government or agency or be sponsored by a previously listed entity.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Resist website.

Deadline: June 7, 2023

The Detwiler Family Foundation invests in local organizations to enrich and improve the lives of children and strives to serve children dealing with difficult life challenges by facilitating access to education and the arts.

To that end, the foundation invites applications for its grants program. Through the program, grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 will be awarded to support organizations that can demonstrate an impact on children dealing with issues such as health, welfare, security, and financial hardship. Organizations may apply for grants to support specific projects or funds to match a current or ongoing fundraising campaign. Projects submitted may be stand-alone or joint efforts with other organizations.

Organizations must be in the Pennsylvania counties of Chester or Montgomery; Atlanta, Georgia; Flathead County, Montana, the Upper Valley Region in Vermont/New Hampshire; or Portland, Oregon.

Applicants must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) or 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as “not a private foundation” under section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions meeting these requirements can apply.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Detwiler Family Foundation website.

Deadline: July 1, 2023

Danone Institute North America (DINA), a nonprofit foundation managed by Danone North America, seeks to foster transdisciplinary, community-based work to promote sustainable food systems in the U.S. and Canada.

DINA has requested proposals for the Sustainable Food Systems Initiative, which seeks to promote sustainable food systems that reflect that the health and nutrition of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. Examples of focus areas include the impact of regenerative agriculture on health behaviors; measurement and mitigation of carbon footprint in a health-focused food system such as university dining or a food bank; reducing food waste as an aspect of a public health nutrition program; closing food systems gaps that prevent equitable and sustainable access to healthy food; and promotion of sustainable, accessible and balanced dietary patterns that help improve short-term and long-term health across the lifespan.

Through the program, DINA will fund up to five transdisciplinary teams in 2023 to design, implement, and evaluate actionable community-based projects on sustainable food systems that contribute to the nutritional health of populations and support communication about their impact.

The initiative will provide seed funding for projects such as pilot studies, feasibility testing, needs assessments, and planning grants. Each of the five finalists will receive $50,000 to support and expand their project, and an additional $10,000 will be granted to the team with the strongest communications plan, awarded in the fall of 2023.

To be eligible, prospective teams must include four members representing relevant, diverse disciplines related to food systems, including but not limited to nutrition, health, economics, agriculture, community food access, and social, behavioral, or environmental sciences. At least one team member must be a current academic faculty member.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Danone Institute North America website.

Deadline: June 14, 2023

Young people are the reason mentoring and youth programs are in business, and sometimes we’re challenged with authentically honoring their voices!

Join us for a robust discussion about the tension between honoring youth voice and operating a mentoring or youth program.

Network with other mentoring and youth program staff and board members over coffee and light refreshments, and learn more together about striking a balance between honoring youth voice and program efficacy!

Come for the coffee, and stay for the conversation!

Date and Time: Thursday, June 22, 2023, 9:30-11:00 AM

Location: MENTOR Independence Region, 100 North 20th Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103

SPACE IS LIMITED – REGISTER TODAY!

The City of Philadelphia Budget Office in partnership with Mural Arts People’s Budget Office is holding public education sessions surrounding the basics of the City Budget and listening sessions for community feedback at Love Park.

Please see the dates below for language specific sessions, and register!

• English Session: Wednesday, May 24th from 5:30-7:00pm
• Spanish Session: Thursday, May 25th from 5:30-7:00pm
• Chinese Session: Saturday, May 27th from 12:00-1:30pm

Space is limited, and members will be compensated $40 for their time.

Learn more and register.

You’ll hear from members in Economic Opportunity, Education, Housing and Homelessness, Healthy Futures, and more. Join us on one or both of the following dates:

• Monday, June 12 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
• Friday, June 16 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location: Innovation Lab, Municipal Services Building, 16th Floor, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Learn more and sign up.

The Workshop U model includes three types of learning experiences: classes and workshops, work-based learning, and coaching. All three experiences produce substantive work and earn students academic credit. The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Manager will be tasked with all aspects of work-based learning for approximately 25 students in the pilot while laying a foundation for program expansion.

Responsibilities

The WBL Manger is responsible for leading the implementation of work-based learning experiences at Workshop U. This includes identifying prospective sites, serving as liaison with employer partners, and providing direct instructional support to Workshop U students related to their WBL experience. As this is a new role, the WBL Manager will work closely with Workshop U leaders to develop and refine work flows connecting WBL with the wider Workshop U program and to determine formative evaluation criteria and feedback loops to refine and improve the pilot project over time.

Application deadline: June 22, 2023

Learn more and apply here.

Hours: 10:00 – 2:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Location: BOOST CDC 6010 Lansdowne Ave. Philadelphia PA. 19151
Dates: July 5th 2023 – August 11th 2023

Requirements:

• High school diploma or higher
• FBI Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance
• PA Criminal clearance

Project Summary:

BOOST CDC operates a 6 week summer program for underserved youth in the West Philadelphia community. The program focuses greatly on the 21st century skills, and the character development. The youth participants will enhance their skills of communication as a 21st century tool to research candidates, professions, and requirements to fulfill their respective careers.

Our program will connect to broader citywide goals and efforts by exposing at-risk participants to vital skills required for them to become leaders and civil citizens through service learning and career development.

This project will be maximized by seeking to identify and host weekly, professionals willing to share their experiences, and identify solid framework, awareness, and creativity which will guide participants in pursuing education, and career choices, thus becoming effective citizens and professionals in the 21st century.

BOOST CDC is looking for interns to support in this effort by providing creative activities with the youth around health and wellness, stem, and other professions.

Please send resume to: shaketiaboostcdc@gmail.com.

Pre-Conference Workshops, October 16

• Advancing Institutional Infrastructure for World-Class Engagement: The Pitt Model; LEAD FACILITATOR: Lina Dostilio, University of Pittsburgh
• Development and Fundraising for Community-Engaged Projects; LEAD FACILITATOR: Gavin Luter, University of Wisconsin–Madison
• Emerging Trends and Innovations in College Student Mental Health; LEAD FACILITATOR: Dana Humphrey, Mary Christie Institute
• Getting Started in Advocacy for Students’ Basic Needs Security; LEAD FACILITATOR: Thomas Hilliard, Temple University
• Women’s Social & Economic Mobility: Career Advancement and Leadership through an Equity Lens; LEAD FACILITATOR: Gloria Thomas, HERS Network

Community Experiences, October 17

• Anacostia High School and UDC: Inspiring and Facilitating Future Climate Change Leaders; HOSTED BY: University of the District of Columbia
• Early College Academy: Strengthening the High School to College Transition; HOSTED BY: Trinity Washington University
• Georgetown’s Prisons and Justice Initiative: Responding to Mass Incarceration with Education; HOSTED BY: Georgetown University
• Life Pieces to Masterpieces: A Story of Transformative Partnership and Action; HOSTED BY: George Washington University
• We’re All In: Martha’s Table Charters New Path as a Community-Led Organization; HOSTED BY: American University

Learn more and register.

Federal and Local Government Resources (Housing, Medica, Social Security, US Citizens and immigration, Senior Services …and more

Veteran Services – VA Claims Assistance, VA Healthcare Enrollment, Real Estate Tax Exemption, Vet Center on Site Counseling, DD-214 and Military Records Requests, Housing and Employment Requests

Job Opportunities – US Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, US Coast Guard, DHS-CISA, Transportation Security Administration (TSA/DHS), US Census, Philadelphia Legal Assistance. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, InspiriTec, Inc., SEPTA, UPS, US Post Office, ….and more

Reserve a spot.

This webinar is the second in a series from Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and PHENND Sustainability.

Date and Time: June 8, 2023, 9:30 AM

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On May 4, 2023, the Philadelphia Solar Energy Association and PHENND Sustainability previewed the Solar Schools Toolkit. This was the first in a series of three workshops.  This timely webinar provided an overview of the process for going solar,  introduced a broad range of tools and technical assistance resources, and laid out a clear path to success.  Solar industry and finance experts demystified the new IRA incentives, reviewed ownership and financing options and answered questions.

By going solar, schools can save money every year,  enhance student STEM education and career preparedness, and increase climate resilience.The PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is sponsoring this Toolkit to make it easier than ever for schools to harness the many benefits of solar.

Missed the webinar, or want to watch again? The recording is now available on the PHENND Youtube channel. Some viewers may need to adjust their video quality setting.

The speakers, who are winners of this year’s Campus Compact Impact Awards and the 2022 IARSLCE Awards, have each been recognized for outstanding contributions to higher education civic and community engagement. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and exploring new and innovative approaches to our shared work.

These sessions are great opportunities to be inspired by the diverse pathways and approaches you can take in your career as a community-engaged practitioner and scholar:

1. Community engagement leaders exploring their journeys and what motivates them in their work – Tuesday, June 6 @ 3:00 P.M.
2. Community-engaged scholars share their work addressing systemic inequities in communities & institutions – Thursday, June 15 @ 3:00 P.M.
3. Community engagement practitioners and leaders excelling at different stages in their careers – Tuesday, June 20 @ 3:00 P.M.
4. Scholars and teachers share ways they advance community-engaged research outside the US – Thursday, June 29 @ 3:00 P.M.

Learn more and register.

In TIP’s content-focused seminars, fellows acquire cutting-edge knowledge from university professors and write original curriculum units based on the material they have learned. They develop creative ways to teach material required by District, state and national curriculum standards, improving results in the classroom.

Visit our seminar page for descriptions of the seminars.

Seminars meet Wednesdays, 5:00-7:00pm, from September to December on the Penn campus.

Application deadline: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Learn more and apply.

We’ll look first at ways creativity can be helpful to the brain processes involved in trauma and at the interventions creative practices can offer in the trauma-informed classroom. We’ll then practice some ways to incorporate creative activities, processes and structures in our class objectives and plans. How might creative scaffolding invite our learners in? We’ll discuss some ways that creativity can be helpful when dealing with potentially triggering subjects in the classroom. We’ll have time to reflect upon and troubleshoot common challenges that arise.

About the Facilitator: Laura Neuman (she/they) is a writer and educator with a background in dance and somatics. Laura has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in literature and creative writing at The College of New Jersey since 2016, and previously taught creative writing and composition at Temple University, Community College of Philadelphia, and Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington. She has published three collections of poetry: The Busy Life (Gazing Grain 2012), Stop the Ocean (Stockport Flats 2014) and Risk: Nonchalance (Omnidawn 2017). Laura’s collaborations with dancers have been presented at the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival, the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Painted Bride, the Nexus Gallery, the Icebox Gallery, and Vox Populi Gallery. Laura has taught workshops for educators on incorporating poetry and creativity into the classroom in the Watchung Regional School District and at the Henry Art Museum at the University of Washington, and regularly works with current and future teachers in the Masters program at T.C.N.J. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing from Bard College, and a Masters in English (Creative Writing, Poetry) from Temple University. In 2018, Laura earned a first-year certificate from The Trauma Institute for the year one professional training in Somatic Experiencing, a somatic technique that fosters nervous system regulation. 

Date and Time: Monday, June 5, 2023, 12:00-1:30 PM

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How can educators use “beginner’s mind” to approach the crafting of our lesson plans? In this hands-on workshop, we will practice building creative and strong scaffolding with presence and curiosity. For instance, while repetition can play a crucial role in learning, it can sometimes become tiresome. We’ll discuss creative ways to build upon repetition in our lessons, and we will also practice some mindfulness techniques so that we can bring a fresh presence to familiar material. Part participatory workshop and part presentation, participants will bring a lesson that they are struggling with, and will leave with some scaffolding ideas.

About the Facilitator: Amy Ballard (she/her) is an adult educator and curriculum writer. She holds a Master of Education degree with a focus on TESOL and adult literacy. She has worked in community-based programs and community colleges teaching GED preparation, English for speakers of other languages, college readiness, and parenting skills to support child development. Amy currently co-facilitates PHENND’s Trauma-Informed Educator Cohorts for community-based programs and higher education professionals. She is a co-author of Trauma-Informed Principles for Online Teaching and Learning Spaces.

Date and Time: Friday, June 2, 2023, 10:00-11:30 AM

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