August non-Profit Resources & Opportunities
The City of Chicago, nonprofit organizations, and private organizations are accepting grant applications from businesses and nonprofits. If you are interested in growing your business check out some of the opportunities below and open grant funding.
OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES:
The City of Chicago Nonprofit Capacity Building Program
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) has launched The City of Chicago Nonprofit Capacity Building Program (NCBP). This program was designed to provide access to curated coaching and education programs for Chicago area nonprofits in an effort to support nonprofit organizations gain access to capital, funding, and other resources to counteract the effects of the pandemic.
Readiness Summit: Informs organizations so they can prepare to apply for grants and contracts funded by the Chicago Recovery Plan and other economic recovery funding.
Webinars: Webinars feature different topics related to applying for grant opportunities.
Networking Event: These group workshops aim to provide nonprofit leaders with essential grant writing skills and networking opportunities.
Radical Partnerships: Nonprofits Growing Together
Thursday, August 3rd @ 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM. This event will be held in-person on Thursday, August 3rd at the UIC School of Public Health (1603 W. Taylor Street, Chicago, IL).
Workshops: Held weekly, workshops provide an opportunity to connect with your peers and subject matter experts to discuss specific organization challenges.
Upcoming events:
City Contract Execution
Wednesday, August 2nd @ 11:00 AM (hosted by WBDC)
Vouchering
Wednesday, August 9th @ 11:00 AM (hosted by WBDC)
City Contract Execution
Wednesday, August 23rd @ 11:00 AM (hosted by WBDC)
Vouchering
Wednesday, August 30th @ 11:00 AM (hosted by GAGCDC)
One-on-one counseling: A one-on-one meeting with a subject expert who can help you with specific grant application issues.
For support registering for these opportunities using the Nonprofit Capacity Building Intake Form, please contact Nonprofit Capacity Building Coordinator, Julia Riley, at julia.riley@lrvcc.org.
Forefront
Forefront is Illinois’ statewide association representing both grantmakers and nonprofits, as well as their advisors and allies. Their mission is to build a vibrant social impact sector for all the people of Illinois. They provide education, advocacy, thought leadership, and facilitate collective action around issues that are important to their Members and to the sector. For a full calendar of Forefront events: https://myforefront.org/events/
Upcoming August Events:
Peer to Peer Fundraising – Tuesday, August 1st @ 9:00 - 10:00 AM
For details and registration: https://myforefront.org/event/peer-to-peer-fundraising/
Government Funding for Nonprofits 201 (Webinar) – Tuesday, August 1st @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Government funding can at times be overwhelming given the level of compliance requirements needed especially if your nonprofit has little experience with government funding. This training will discuss what happens after your organization has been awarded the grant and will help breakdown some of the expectations that funding agencies have regarding stewardship of government funding. Particular attention will be paid to policies and procedures that nonprofits are generally expected to have as well as meeting other regulatory requirements and preparing for the Single Audit.
For details and registration: https://myforefront.org/event/government-funding-for-nonprofits-201-webinar/
Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy: What Does Racial Equity Have to Do with Trust-Based Philanthropy – Wednesday, August 2nd @ 2:00 - 3:30 PM
The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project is pleased to announce a six-part webinar series, Demystifying Trust-Based Philanthropy, addressing common questions, clarifying misconceptions, and exploring ways to overcome obstacles in implementing trust-based philanthropy.
For details and registration: https://myforefront.org/event/demystifying-trust-based-philanthropy-what-does-racial-equity-have-to-do-with-trust-based-philanthropy/
Finding State and Local Grant Opportunities (Webinar) – Thursday, August 3rd @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM
This virtual workshop will provide an overview of how to identify potential grant funding opportunities available from the State of Illinois or local governmental entities.
For details and registration: https://myforefront.org/event/finding-state-and-local-grant-opportunities-webinar/
Applying for State and Local Grant Opportunities (Webinar) – Thursday, August 3rd @ 1:00 - 2:30 PM
This virtual workshop will provide an overview of how to apply for grants available from the State of Illinois or local governmental entities.
For details and registration: https://myforefront.org/event/applying-for-state-and-local-grant-opportunities-webinar/
BoardLead
BoardLead is the signature program of Cause Strategy Partners. Their network is designed to help your organization meet talented board members who are passionate about helping you drive your mission forward while also gaining access to governance resources – all at no cost to nonprofits. Reduce friction in your board development process by creating a compelling board member recruitment profile on our BoardLead platform. Represent your nonprofit to corporations and potential board candidates in ways that attract the diversity and depth of talent you seek. Experience a faster and easier way to attract and elect exceptional new board members. They vet potential board members for cause alignment and readiness to serve, and train them for effective board service. They also vet the companies candidates work for to ensure values and mission alignment.
For more information and to apply for the BoardLead network: https://causestrategypartners.com/boardlead
Capital One Café – Southport
Capital One Café has meeting rooms available for nonprofits to book, free of charge. You can book this free meeting space dedicated for nonprofit organizations and student groups directly through their LiquidSpace portal. The room itself fits up to eight people. To reserve this space, please follow this link: https://liquidspace.com/us/il/chicago/capital-one-chicago/meeting-room-2?StartTime=&ReservationStart=&WorkspaceCapacity=&Amenities=&SpaceTypes=0&ReservationMethod=0&SortOrder=0&ReservationLengthMinutes=60&src=srp#wp-hourly
GRANT FUNDS:
Flexible Funding Program
Full Application: Dependent on flexible funding type
Equitable investment in neighborhoods cannot happen without the leadership of community-based organizations. That means these organizations need access to funding that is focused solely on the state of the organization rather than its programs and initiatives. The Flexible Funding Program provides three distinct types of “flexible” dollars to organizations in Black and Latinx neighborhoods.
To receive Flexible Funding support, the organization must be Black or Latinx-led, and its work must align with the Trust’s Catalyzing Neighborhood Investment strategy.
https://www.cct.org/grants/opportunities/flexible-funding-program/
Clean Energy to Communities Program
Application Deadline: Rolling
C2C connects local governments, tribes, electric utilities, and community-based organizations with national laboratory experts and customized, cutting-edge analysis to achieve clean energy systems that are reflective of local and regional priorities.
https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/clean-energy-to-communities.html
Illinois Art Council Agency - Artstour & Live Music
Application Deadline: Rolling
Artstour & Live Music provides support to eligible Illinois not-for-profit organizations seeking to present Illinois performing artists, companies, or groups for performances, collaborations, or short residencies held in conjunction with performances. This program can not be used to support events that are part of a regular series by organizations already receiving Program Grants in the discipline of Presenters.