The Street Outreach Program (SOP) provides street-based services to runaway, homeless, and street youth who have been subjected to, or are at risk of being subjected to, sexual abuse, prostitution, sexual exploitation, and severe forms of human trafficking in persons. These services, targeted in areas where street youth congregate, are designed to assist such youth in making healthy choices and providing them access to shelter or stable housing, as well as basic needs, including food, hygiene packages, and information on a range of available services. This NOFO is modified. NOFO was missing Disqualifying Factors. Modified NOFO includes factors disqualifying an application to include: Disqualifying factors We will review your application to make sure it meets these responsiveness requirements. We won’t consider an application that: Requests funding above the award ceiling. Is submitted after the deadline. Is from an individual, including a sole proprietorship, or a foreign entity. Is received in paper format that didn’t have a previously approved exemption from ACF.

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The purpose of this program is to encourage the development of researchers in child health by awarding small grants to new researchers, helping them gain a foothold in this important area. The goal is to fund applicants who will go on to be independent investigators. The Fund will make up to 32 awards total with two funding cycles (16 awards each). The Fund is open to a wide variety of research topics. We do not focus on a particular ​disease, but all our funded projects deal directly with children’s health.

In the Early Career Award Program, the Fund is particularly interested in applicants that show great potential to impact that field of children’s health through medical research. Both an applicant’s aptitude and inclination toward research are considered. The quality of the mentor and the mentoring relationship are also considered to be important predictors of success.

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Deadline: August 14, 2026

The Runaway and Homeless Youth Training, Technical Assistance, and Capacity Building Center (RHYTTAC) provides direct training and technical assistance to existing RHY award recipients and subrecipients to enhance their efforts to successfully implement FYSB-funded projects. FYSB expects to award one cooperative agreement to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth-serving professionals and service providers across the nation by:

• Developing relevant and interactive training products for in-person and virtual adaptation.
• Disseminating evidenced-based, evidence-informed, and best practices related to issues impacting youth who have runaway from home, youth and young adults experiencing homelessness, and youth and young adults at risk of becoming homeless.
• Providing targeted technical assistance to RHY award recipients and youth-serving organizations to address current and potential needs.
• Leading coordination activities among RHY award recipients and other RHY funded partner organizations.

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The Engagement Scholarship Consortium will hold its 2026 conference October 7-8 in Knoxville, Tennessee (pre-conference programs: October 5-6). Hosted by the University of Tennessee – Knoxville and the institutions of the ESC’s South Region, the conference is being organized around the theme “Changing Lives and Improving Society: Data-Driven Engagement and Innovation.” ESC 2026 will be a place for engaging conversations about the many ways we work collaboratively to define and build social and economic prosperity.

Pre-conference opportunities offer participants additional ways to connect, reflect, and strengthen their practice before the full conference begins. Designed for emerging scholars, university leaders, engagement professionals, and community-engaged practitioners, these sessions offer focused opportunities for professional development, peer learning, and deeper exploration of the work of engagement. This year’s featured pre-conference programs will include:

• Emerging Engagement Scholars Workshop (applications closed)
• Outreach and Engagement Practitioners Network Workshop
• Engagement Academy for University Leaders

Click the link below to learn more about registration rates and deadlines for attendees from ESC member institutions and other universities, students, and community partners.

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Registration deadline: September 30, 2026

Date and Time: August 29, 2026, 12:00-3:00 PM

Location: Smilow Woodland TGR Learning Lab, 7401 Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151

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Date and Time: August 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Location: Temple University, Science Education and Research Center (SERC),1925 N. 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122

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Date and Time: August 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Location: PA CareerLink, Suburban Station, 1617 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

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NEW for this year—CollegeFest will now be happening all week, from September 14-20, 2026, students can explore 25+ Philly-area museums, national landmarks, and historic sites for FREE—exclusively with their CollegeFest pass. Your CollegeFest pass also gets you deals & discounts on transportation and FREE entry to the Campus Philly Block Party, happening at 19th & Race Streets on Saturday, September 19, from 10am-3pm.

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This series of virtual meetings will explore implementation strategies for the 2025 National Academies report, Transforming Undergraduate STEM Education. The report outlines seven research-based Principles for Teaching and provides guidance for undergraduate STEM educators and institutions on improving undergraduate instruction. The principles and their implementation have the potential to reshape students’ learning experiences both in person and in on-line courses. These events will help educators and academic leaders in STEM disciplines and those developing STEM courses and courseware realize effective change, with a focus on mathematics departments, contributions from technology, professional learning for educators, and system change.

Date and Time: August 11, 2026, 12:00-5:00 PM

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The event is designed to move beyond abstract commitments, providing engagement administrators and campus leaders with a practical path for integrating civic and community engagement across all institutional functions—from research and teaching to operations and economic influence.

A central focus of this symposium is exploring how the (BT2P) Paradigm framework can support and inform the Campus Action Planning process. Participants will examine how foundational theoretical commitments to student well-being and inclusive excellence can be operationalized through CAP’s five planning domains: Institutional Identity, Faculty and Staff Support, Student Agency, Reciprocal Partnerships, and Infrastructure and Coordination.

Date and Time: September 10, 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Location: Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center

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Note, if you are a PHENND member institution, but not a member of Campus Compact, you can still get the member rate. Use discount code: PHENND50

Makerspaces are collaborative learning environments where people of all ages design, build, experiment, and solve problems using STEM and STEAM practices. While making has long taken place in workshops, studios, fabrication labs, and community spaces throughout Philadelphia, makerspaces have become an increasingly important part of K–12 education. In fact, every new School District of Philadelphia school constructed over the past five years includes one or more dedicated makerspaces.

The Learning in Makerspaces Workgroup will bring together school-based educators, out-of-school-time providers, and community partners to explore how we can expand access to meaningful STEM learning experiences for young people across Philadelphia. Each meeting will provide opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate through community announcements, a featured speaker and facilitated discussion, and small-group conversations focused on real-world challenges and promising practices. Whether you’re just beginning to explore makerspaces or have years of experience, this workgroup is designed to support shared learning and collective problem-solving.

Our inaugural meeting will take place in September 2026, with the date determined based on participant availability. We anticipate offering the session in a hybrid format to make participation as accessible as possible. If you’d like to join the Workgroup, please fill out this interest form. If you have any questions, reach out to co-chair Trey Smith at johsmi@sas.upenn.edu.

STEM Equity Week is an exciting week-long celebration of inclusive, accessible STEM learning that showcases the incredible work of organizations across the Philadelphia region. Through hands-on activities and engaging experiences for learners of all ages, participating organizations help inspire curiosity and expand awareness of regional STEM opportunities. Past events have featured everything from bird watching and cosmetic chemistry to DNA extraction and robotics. Stay tuned for information on how to apply to host an event during this year’s celebration.

As part of the week, the Philadelphia STEM Equity Collective (PSEC) will be hosting its signature STEMposium event on Thursday, October 29th. This year’s theme, Powerful Partnerships & Creative Collaborations, promises to be a great opportunity for networking and connecting with partners across the city.

We are thrilled to announce that the PA Department of Education (PDE) has secured funding for the next 5 years to support this program! If you want to bring this leadership pipeline to your campus, now is the perfect time to get involved.

Steps to Register Your Site and Students

Bringing the CSO program to your school district involves a simple two-step process:

1. School Registration: A school leader or administrator must first fill out the Chief Science Officers School Site Registration Form.
2. Student Registration: Once the school site form is processed, selected students must complete their individual CSO student profiles and registration forms to finalize their enrollment in the program.

This role works in close collaboration with CultureWorks’ existing Fiscal Sponsorship Manager and broader staff team to ensure projects receive timely, accurate, relationship-centered support throughout their lifecycle within the organization. The Fiscal Sponsorship Manager, Operations & Community Engagement will help lead onboarding and offboarding processes for fiscally sponsored projects, maintain strong in-person relationships with project directors, support internal operational systems and communications platforms (including Notion), and will serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of projects.

We’re seeking a highly organized, technologically fluent collaborator with at least five years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of Philadelphia’s cultural and nonprofit landscape.

Apply by August 31, 2026.

Full job description and application information.

Join Nonprofit VOTE and the Fair Elections Center for the release of their 2026 State Voter Registration Guides. The guides, updated for every state, consist of a printable 2–3 page guide designed to be your organization’s one-stop-shop for confidently planning and carrying out voter registration efforts this fall.

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 5, 2:00 PM

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Join the League of Women Voters to learn about the important role poll workers play in strengthening our democracy and how we can support them.

Date and Time: Wednesday, August 5, 1:00 PM

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Date and Time: Wednesday, August 5, 12:30 PM

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The Hub of Hope is in need of:

• Men’s clothing (SM-XL)
• New men’s and women’s underwear (All sizes)
• New ankle socks
• Men’s sneakers (All sizes)
• Cooling rags
• Water

You can drop off donations at 1515 Fairmount Avenue, or order through our Amazon Wish List.

If you have any questions, please contact Project HOME Volunteer & In-Kind Gifts Coordinator Taylor Perkins at TaylorPerkins@projecthome.org or 215-320-0846.