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The Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center is dedicated to strengthening and supporting
Northeastern Pennsylvania’s nonprofit organizations and grantmakers in their service to our region.
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Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center, is an independent, non-profit, environmental education organization located on the shore of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Their mission is to preserve the natural beauty of Lake Lacawac, its watershed, and surrounding lands, as part of a global effort to understand and protect the Earth's biodiversity, and to increase appreciation of this effort through innovative, field-based educational programs for students, teachers, and the community. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a rich outdoor education and exposure to a blend of diverse habitats. For Lacawac Sanctuary's full description and contact details, please click here.
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INTERESTED IN JOINING NCAC? | NCAC offers a suite of services, workshops, and resources that have been strategically designed to increase the effectiveness of and develop capacity for nonprofits, foundations and community organizations. If you are interested in becoming a NCAC Member, click here for more info or contact Community and Economic Development Services Manager Betsy Ardizoni at eardizoni@nepa-alliance.org or Community and Economic Development Specialist Shanice Edwards at sedwards@nepa-alliance.org | |
NEARLY A MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS | |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced today that $900,000 in grant funding is available for environmental education projects. Environmental Education Grants are available to schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses. Projects with a local focus may receive up to $5,000 and regional or statewide initiatives may receive up to $30,000. Projects that engage students and teachers at three levels, local, state, and national, may be awarded up to $85,000. DEP will hold a live webinar on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM regarding this grant funding. Program staff will review the application process, offer tips, and answer questions. The webinar is free, but registration is required. Registration details are forthcoming. Electronic applications must be submitted through the Keystone Login (first-time users will need to register.) This grant round has an application deadline of Friday, December 9, 2022, by 4:59 PM.
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SEPTEMBER WEBINAR TO DISCUSS APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION GRANT FUNDING | |
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a live webinar in September to discuss the application process for its nearly $900,000 in available grant funding for environmental education projects. The webinar, which will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Tuesday, September 27, 2022, is free but registration is required. "The live webinar provides interested applicants with an opportunity to learn about the 2023 environmental education grants program, obtain application tips, and have their questions answered by DEP’s environmental education experts."
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AVAILABLE GRANT OPPORTUNITIES |
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Foundation/Agency: Lady Freethinker
Grant: Urgent Need Fund
Focus: Rescue and Care of Animals in Need
Deadline: September 23, 2022
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Foundation/Agency: PPL Foundation
Grant: Major Grants Program
Focus: Capacity-Building
Deadline: September 15, 2022
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Foundation/Agency: T-Mobile
Grant: T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program
Focus: Community Spaces in Small U.S. Towns
Deadline: October 1, 2022
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Foundation/Agency: Department of Transportation
Grant: Safe Streets and Roads for All Discretionary Grant Program
Focus: Safe Roads
Deadline: September 15, 2022
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UPCOMING LEARNING & NETWORKING | BIZZY AWARDS 2022 - ROARIN' 20S GALA | |
Location: Mount Airy Casino Resort
Date and Time: September 15, 2022, at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Topic: Join the Pocono Chamber of Commerce and George Roberts TV Productions as we celebrate the finest businesses of the Pocono Chamber at the Bizzy Awards 2022 - Roarin' 20s Gala! Enjoy a fabulous cocktail hour with past hor d'oeuvres and LIVE entertainment, signature drinks and dinner, a televised LIVE award show, concluding with a LIVE Band and dancing!
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RADICALLY RURAL LIVABILITY SLAM | |
Location: Virtual & In Person
Topic: Radically Rural, an online summit focused on ways to improve life in small cities and towns, is looking for great ideas about how individuals, businesses and institutions are making small cities and towns more livable. Deadline for submission is September 15, 2022
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| MEET SOME OF NEPA'S MOST IMPACTFUL FUNDERS | |
Location: Virtual
Date and Time: September 29, 2022, at 9:00am
Topic: Meet the Funders event returns as a virtual forum. Meet representatives from AllOne Foundation and Charities, The Luzerne Foundation, and Scranton Area Community Foundation, and learn about their organizational giving processes.
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| 2022 CARBON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FORUM | |
Location: Blue Mountain Resort
Date and Time: September 20, 2022, at 10:00am
Topic: Meet the Funders event returns as a virtual forum. Meet representatives from AllOne Foundation and Charities, The Luzerne Foundation, and Scranton Area Community Foundation, and learn about their organizational giving processes.
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| ANNUAL NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY LUNCHEON | |
Location: The Woodlands Inn,
1073 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Date and Time: November 18, 2022, at 11:00am
Topic: Every year, Association of Fundraising Professionals NEPA Chapter brings National Philanthropy Day local with its National Philanthropy Day Luncheon and Awards in Philanthropy! You're invited to this celebration of the area's nonprofit community—and the special recognition of people and organizations working hard to make our home a better place.
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| THE LUZERNE FOUNDATION'S 9TH ANNUAL NONPROFIT FORUM | |
Location: The Woodlands Inn,
1073 PA-315, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Date and Time: October 5, 2022, at 8:30am
Topic: Every year, local organizations gather at the Nonprofit Forum sponsored by The Luzerne Foundation. Each organization has five minutes to present its background and mission, and how it is addressing the community’s needs. The Grants Committee of The Foundation selects a few of the nonprofits to receive grants after their presentations.
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NCAC Fundamentals Disclaimer: The information provided in this email is intended for NCAC Members. NCAC has compiled this listing of grants and funding programs from a variety of subscriptions, bulletins and online resources. In order to obtain more specific information about the grants and funding programs listed above, please contact the foundation/agency directly. Also, note that the eligibility criteria, deadlines, grant and funding programs and requirements may change or be modified by the foundation/agency at any time.
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