Capital Partnerships
  A Nationally-Recognized Resource in Infrastructure Financing April 20, 2015  
 

GRANTS ALERT

  

From Capital Partnerships LLC

 

WELCOME TO GRANTS ALERT, VOL. 55

  

Our e-newsletter is designed to highlight significant federal and private funding opportunities, particularly in the grant development fields where we specialize.  Among these are:

  • Public Works
  • Economic Development
  • Environment, Energy
  • Health and Human Services
  • Justice, Homeland Security and FEMA
  • The Arts

In this “GRANTS ALERT” edition, you will be able to pinpoint a sampling of current funding options that will benefit your community, association, company, client, and perhaps even your children!  A link will connect you to more details. 

     
  BELOW ARE A FEW GRANT OPPORTUNITIES THAT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST  
 

1) The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) wants to strengthen humanities education at community colleges with the Bridging Cultures at Community Colleges grant program. Under the Bridging Cultures theme, the initiative “encourages exploration of the ways in which cultures from around the globe, as well as the myriad subcultures within America’s borders, have influenced American society.” Grants can be used for faculty seminars, conference and workshops; to build humanities programs; and to build or enhance humanities resource sharing among institutions. 5 to 7 grants of $120,000 will be made. This year’s funding announcement has not been released yet, but the application deadline is expected to be August 2015. Good candidates: 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments in partnership with a community college. For more information, click HERE.

2) The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation offers Quality of Life Grants to improve the daily lives of those living with paralysis. The Foundation is especially interesting in funding organizations that work with racial minorities and military veterans wounded during service. Grants range from $1,000 to over $20,000. The application deadline is August 3, 2015. Good candidates: 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations that offer persons with disabilities a number of services, including hospitals, sports organizations, community service providers, parks, and schools. For more information, click HERE.

3) The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is funding the Comprehensive School Safety Initiative  with  $75 million in total funding this year. The DOJ plans to make up to 36 awards for projects that decrease violence in schools through research on school safety and the development of pilot programs. In particular, this award cycle will fund 4 different types of projects: (1) Developing Knowledge About What Works to Make Schools Safe; (2) Causes and Consequences of School Violence; (3) Shorter Term Studies on School Safety; and (4) Developing and Evaluating a Comprehensive School Safety Framework. The application deadline is June 12, 2015. Good candidates: State, local, and tribal governments; non-profit and for-profit organizations; institutions of higher education; education agencies and schools. For more information, click HERE.

Questions? Contact: info@capital-partnerships.com or brobinson@livingstongroupdc.com

Purse strings are tightening and budgets will be cut, but the federal government will continue to spend billions of dollars. A lot of these funds will be accessed by those who have experienced help in seeking grants, contracts and program funds!

  
     
     
 
 

About Capital Partnerships
Capital Partnerships is a full service government relations firm with a track record of winning over $ 1.6 Billion in public funds for client projects. The firm is expert in state and federal processes leveraging creative and practical strategies, designed to maximize client goals. The success record is produced by a team of diverse and experienced professionals in innovative financing; grant writing; planning and engineering; public affairs and strategic planning. The team's talents engage with every aspect of project development bringing passion and intelligence as full partners to clients. Our team has the relevant skills and knowledge to analyze and advise on regulatory and legislative issues, as well as people and politics operating in Washington, DC today. Capital Partnerships has worked on nationally-significant projects that required a big vision, aggressive goals, high level stakeholder relationships and extraordinary lessons learned that can be transferred to our clients. We are affiliated with The Livingston Group.

4920 Riverside Drive
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 538-0088   (614) 538-0099 FAX

Chris Vineis, Principal
cvineis@capital-partnerships.com

About The Livingston Group
The Livingston Group, L.L.C. (TLG) provides comprehensive government relations, public affairs, advocacy, and strategic communications services. TLG features Democratic and Republican former Members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, governors' cabinet members and senior staff, state legislators, and corporate executives. The firm has an extensive network of seasoned professionals with political reach and interactive, friendly working relationships in the U.S., as well as 14 international affiliates.

499 South Capitol St, SW, Suite 600,
Washington, DC 20003
(202) 289-9881   (202) 289-9877 FAX

Bernie Robinson, Partner
brobinson@livingstongroupdc.com

 

 

 

In a brief conversation, we can provide you with thoughtful feedback on your funding or application strategy.

  

For a no-obligation consultation or to unsubscribe from this email, contact:
cvineis@capital-partnerships.com
 

We find the money for your projects!   Over $1.5 billion in government funds secured.   www.capital-partnerships.com