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	A Nationally-Recognized Resource in Infrastructure Financing	September 27, 2014


	GRANTS ALERT
	From Capital Partnerships LLC


	WELCOME TO GRANTS ALERT, VOL. 43

	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 YMCA’s My Fresh Page Project is now accepting applications. The Project can fund a number of community projects meant to improve relationships among community members and bring a new service to the area. Fundable projects are diverse and may include starting up a local garden, a day-care facility, running club, or a new art or library project among many other possibilities. Up to $20,000 will be given out: 3 awards of $5,000, 3 awards of $1,000, and 4 awards of $500. The deadline to submit a project is October 24, 2014—the earlier you submit, the more opportunities there are to earn votes (online voters will select semi-finalists and a panel of judges will select the 10 winners). Good candidates: Contest participants should be citizens or legal residents of the United States. For more information, click HERE. 2) The Griswold Cares Foundation financially supports non-profit organizations “working to enhance the quality of life for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities who choose to age in place.” Grants of $1,000-$5,000 will be awarded to organizations that provide respite and short-term health care to the targeted populations. The application deadline is October 31, 2014. Good candidates: Non-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For more information, click HERE. 3) The Whole Kids Foundation and FoodCorps offer a School Garden Grant Program for any K-12 school (public, private, or charter). In addition to providing nutritious food, school gardens can offer students a good education on “nutrition and health, sustainability and conservation, food systems, and community awareness.” $2,000 grants are available to plan, create, and/or operate a garden, but schools must partner with a community organization to help sustain the project. Community organizations may be local businesses or non-profit organizations, universities, farms, garden clubs, etc. The application deadline is October 31, 2014. Good candidates: Non-profit K-12 schools with the support of one or more community partners; schools in resource-limited communities are particularly encouraged to apply. For more information, click HERE. 4) The Walmart Foundation’s Community Grants Program offers small grants of up to $2,500 to non-profit organizations delivering a variety of services to communities within four core giving areas: “hunger relief and healthy eating, sustainability, women’s economic empowerment, and/or career opportunities.” Applicants must serve a community within a Walmart store’s serving area. The application deadline is December 31, 2014. Good candidates: Non-profit organizations; state, county, or city agencies; k-12 schools, community colleges, public and private colleges and universities; and church or faith-based organizations. 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.
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