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ACTION SCAG REGIONAL COUNCIL APPROVES $45 MILLION FOR THE LASTING AFFORDABILITY PROGRAM On Nov. 2, the Regional Council also approved funding recommendations for the Notice of Funds Available (NOFA) for the Lasting Affordability Program, a $45 million competitive call supporting program-level investments in housing trust funds, community land trusts, catalyst funds and nonprofit organizations that secure lasting affordability.   The NOFA is funded by the Programs to Accelerate Transformative Housing (PATH) Program under the Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0). With the NOFA, SCAG will fund 14 transformative planning and implementation projects in the region to carry out REAP 2.0 goals of accelerating infill development, affirmatively furthering fair housing and reducing vehicle miles traveled. https://lnkd.in/eR7gbprK

📣 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY 📣 The Community Project Funding (“CPF”) process - also known as Congressionally Directed Spending or earmarks - allows Congress to direct one-time, short-term funding to local governments, public agencies, and nonprofits for  worthy community projects.   Nevada GrantLab's Guide to Community Project Funding provides information on this funding opportunity, including an estimated FY2025 timeline and guidance for preparing a CPF proposal. Download Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q02npG_c0

From affordable housing to financial wellness and education, these are a few areas where Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation® - a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank - are creating inclusive prosperity. To see how Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation® made a positive impact on people, businesses, nonprofits and communities last year, read the 2022 Shared Value Report: https://spr.ly/6041PVMJv

Funding shouldn't just focus on direct activities a project will undertake to serve our communities but the collective efforts and manpower needed to ensure the success of the project. This animated video by Voice for Social Good "Bake A Difference: The Full-Funding Principle," sheds light on the underfunded operational costs nonprofits face, sparking an ongoing dialogue for a more supportive funding landscape. https://lnkd.in/gabkHhy4

DHCD’s Project Restore 2.0 Funds Nonprofits in Maryland, who in turn can help small businesses Activates vacant buildings, supports small businesses, creates jobs, improves commercial corridors, and increases local economic activity >>https://lnkd.in/giUWCTdk #maryland #business #vacants

Nonprofits are driven by a mission to address societal needs and provide public benefits. This distinguishes them from profit-driven enterprises. Let’s dive into the topic of how nonprofits make money to ensure they can continue to make a positive impact on the communities they serve. https://lnkd.in/gx2VygQe

"It is our hope that whenever funders are making their funding decisions, they utilize information like this report to meet the needs of the community," Chun-Yen Chen, Executive Director of Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF), on the new 2023 #SteppingUpReport. 📰 Read the full report at: aapidata.com/nonprofits23

Our 2024 Spring Transform Lake County Grant applications are due at 5 PM Central TODAY! To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/dmVWYE2 Don't miss your opportunity to apply for one of two Transform Lake County grant categories: ▪️Programmatic: Supports programming that seeks to strengthen and empower nonprofits, neighborhoods, and residents in Lake County, Indiana. Grant awards range from $2,000 to $35,000. ▪️Capacity Building: Focus on improving organizations’ operating capacity so that they can provide essential services to the community. Grant awards range from $2,000 to $10,000.