Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting-Wednesday, August 12 at 11am
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Missed our July 29 Meeting?
On July 29 we met with various local leaders about the covid-19 response. Click here to watch the recorded webinar.
Congressman Jamie Raskin: Discussed federal relief funding available to nonprofits
Jerome Fletcher, Assistant CAO @Montgomery County Government: Provided updates on the County’s reopening fund and other County news. Some takeaways on the PHEG funding:
- There were 6755 grant applications, 2353 grants were awarded a total of $21 million. The average grant was $8,500. Nonprofit organizations received approximately 8% of the grants.
Vickie Buckland, COO, DHHS: Gave updates from the Department of Health & Human Services.
Heather Bruskin, Executive Director, Montgomery County Food Council and Jackie DeCarlo, CEO, Manna Food Center gave updates on food insecurity in the County. Click here to see Heather’s presentation. Here are some key takeaways:
- the estimated number of county residents considered food insecure pre-Covid was 60,000 people. That number is now estimated to be over 100,000.
- Montgomery County is setting up a food access helpline that residents can call and learn how to access food. Help will be available in multiple languages – the line can be accessed by calling 311. Information about housing resources will be added.
Also, Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant provided information on County and State relief funds for nonprofits. Click here to download a PDF of the presentation.
Coffee and Conversation with Youth-Serving Organizations
Coffee and Conversation with Youth-Serving Organizations
in partnership with Montgomery County Collaboration Council and LAYC
This session is appropriate for anyone who works with youth, including senior leadership, managers, and direct service providers.
There will be breakout discussions led by sector leaders on a variety of topics including partnerships with MCPS and Recreation, antiracist approaches to outcomes, virtual program evaluation and positive youth development, and fiscal management during a crisis.
Facilitators and speakers include:
- Estephany Erito of Latin American Youth Center
- Stephanie Iszard, Montgomery County Public Schools
- Elaine Johnson and Shané Tate, Montgomery Collaboration Council
- Justin Pollock, OrgForward
- Jana Sharp, Sharp Insight
- Marhonda Williams, Montgomery County Department of Recreation
- Tom Bartlett and Sara Gibson, 20 Degrees
When: Thursday, August 20, 1-3pm
Where: on Zoom. RSVP and you’ll receive an email with all the details, including the zoom link and a break-out room selection survey.
Grants and Funding (week of July 28)
Reopen Montgomery Grant Program-Opens on Wednesday
Reopen Montgomery Program grants will reimburse Montgomery County businesses for expenses incurred to comply with State and County reopening requirements. Reopening requirements are established to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain public health.
The County Council passed a special appropriation under Resolution 19-523 creating the Reopen Montgomery Program to provide grants of up to $5,000 per applicant. Application will be available on July 29, 2020 at noon.
See more information here. See FAQs here.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Nonprofits
Applications for Montgomery County’s fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Service Grants are due by September 11, 2020. You can learn more about this opportunity, and view or download the application, at the Montgomery County Department of Housing and Community Affairs website.
MoCo Food Council Capacity Building Grants
Montgomery County is now accepting applications for its Food Assistance Provider Capacity Building Grant program. The Capacity Building Grant funding will be used to assist Food Assistance Providers to improve their infrastructure and increase their ability to provide food access to hard-to-reach communities in Montgomery County during the response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and into the future.
Nonprofit COVID-19 Response Meeting
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Information & Consulting for Childcare Centers
Nonprofit Montgomery is offering the following free webinars to help you apply for this funding:
Monday, June 29, 2pm: Click here to register
Tuesday, June 30, 10am: Click here to register
Tuesday, June 30, 3pm: Click here to register
Wednesday, July 1, 4pm: Click here to register
Thursday, July 2, 10am: Click here to register
The content and presentation (in English) will be the same for all webinars. If you are unable to attend the webinar, we will post a recording of the sessions on our website.
Please send questions to: ECEI.Relief@gmail.com
Improve your financial literacy with FIRM E-ssentials
Our new version of FIRM maintains our focus on building fiduciary capacity, focusing on three key topic areas.
- Connecting numbers to operations (‘linking mission and money’)
- Building financial systems and architecture (operating and capital budget strategies)
- Strengthening evaluation (financial reporting)
Schedule:
- June 19, 9am (Fri) – LIVE Orientation : 30-40min (3 content modules also posted)
- June 24, Noon (Wed) – Module 1 Q&A : 45-60min
- June 26, Noon (Fri) – Module 2 Q&A : 45-60min
- June 30, Noon (Tue) – Module 3 + Open Q&A : 60-90min
Register your organization today.
Anyone who signed up for FIRM Small/Emerging Nonprofits may be automatically registered for FIRM E-ssentials. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Anyone who signed up for FIRM Small/Emerging Nonprofits may be automatically registered for FIRM E-ssentials. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Weekly COVID-19 Response Meeting
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Mini MORE (Metrics, Outcomes and Responsible Evaluation)
This program is intended as a precursor to the regular MORE two-day program and is best suited for small, start-up nonprofits, or longer-term nonprofits who have an operating budget of $100,000 or less. It consists of two virtual workshops, each approximately two hours.
Mini MORE will be facilitated by Sharp Insight, LLC., an evaluation firm that helps mission-driven organizations measure and strengthen the quality and impact of their programs.
When: June 18 and 25, 2020 (1-3pm on both days)
Who: small, start-up nonprofits, or longer-term nonprofits who have an operating budget of $100,000 or less.
Cost: $25 for up to four members of your organization
Register here.
Wednesday’s Covid-19 Response Call – June 10
Wednesday’s Covid-19 Response Call
Here’s the video and a few take aways below. This meeting featured Leonard Howie, CEO, Worksource Montgomery (former Labor Secretary of Maryland); Kendra Kanty, Sr. Account Manager, Unite Us; Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant, and more.
Take Aways from Wednesday’s Meeting:
Updated Relief Opportunities by Franca Brilliant, Nonprofit Consultant
Click here to see Franca’s presentation with links
FEMA Public Assistance Program – MEMA will be on the 6/17 meeting to answer questions.
Reimbursement of up to 75% of expenses for COVID 19 response
Minimum $3,300, due by 6/26
Questions to: publicassistance.mema@maryland.gov
Mid Atlantic Arts Council grants: through 6/22
DOL Susan Harwood Training Grants
Three programs, all due 7/20
Maryland Humanities mini-grants
support for public humanities projects, documentaries, and civic education
$1,200, due 7/1
USDA SNAP improvements, 6/15