Federal Government Updates  

  • Mobilizing and Empowering the Nation and Technology to Address Loneliness & Social Isolation (MENTAL) Health Innovation Challenge
  • PPP resources on how to ensure loan forgiveness.

MD Government Updates 

  • Department of Housing and Community Development, Round II NORI funding. Support for operating costs due to impact of COVID 19 for organizations in economic development/recovery, housing, health and human services.
  • MD Energy Administration Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural Grant Program Grants to nonprofit enterprises in the commercial and industrial sector for projects to reduce energy consumption by at least 18%.

Private Funder Updates

  • Cigna Foundation Grants to support children’s mental health and food insecurity
  • Center for Sharing Public Health Services small grants

A Community Thrives Grant Opportunity 
The USA TODAY Network is accepting applications to its A Community Thrives crowdfunding and grant-making program supporting community-building projects and local operating expenses. Check it out here. Grants are from $2500 to $100,000. The deadline is September 11.

See more grant and funding opportunities in Franca Brilliant’s 8/26 presentation.