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Strengthening Communities Initiative:
Building Nonprofit Capacity to Advance Economic Recovery
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General Information
The Initiative Foundation’s Strengthening Communities Initiative is a two-year initiative designed to increase the long-term sustainability and effectiveness of nonprofit partners as they address broad economic recovery issues, including (but not limited to) helping low-income individuals:
- Secure and retain employment,
- Earn higher wages,
- Obtain better-quality jobs, and
- Gain greater access to State and Federal benefits and tax credits.
The majority of funding is provided through a $1,000,000 grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) Nonprofit Capacity Building Program. This program was created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The Initiative Foundation was one of 35 organizations in the nation to receive a SCF Nonprofit Capacity Building grant, out of over 700 applicants.
This program is also supported with funding from The McKnight Foundation and other generous donors.
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Request for Application:
The RFA for the next round (StayStrong, due August 2) is now available! To download full instructions click on the preferred version below:
> Microsoft Word (fillable)
> PDF (to print and fill out)
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Program Details
Organizations in central Minnesota will be able to choose from one of three tracks within the program.
<download the program options chart>
Each will be supported through varying levels of training, targeted one-on-one technical assistance, and eligibility to apply for competitive financial awards. Financial awards cannot be used for direct services or operating expenses but must be directed toward organizational capacity building.
Through this program nonprofit organizations and community groups will receive assistance with capacity-building activities across five critical areas:
- Organizational Development
- Program Development
- Collaboration and Community Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Evaluation of Effectiveness
Capacity-building activities are intended to increase an organization's sustainability and effectiveness, enhance its ability to provide social services, and create collaborations to better serve those in need.
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News & Updates
More details about this program will be posted here, on the foundation's website, or you can also sign up to receive monthly updates via the Organizational Effectiveness e-newsletter.
- 1.22.10 News Release: "Info Meetings Will Cover New Grant and Training Opportunities for Nonprofits"
- 10.2.09 News Release: "Initiative Foundation Earns Federal Grant to Help Nonprofits Serve Displaced Workers and Families"
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Grantee Reports & Forms
Current SCI grantees may be required to use the following reports:
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For more information about the Strengthening Communities Initiative contact Cathy Hartle or Tricia Holig.
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