New York State is transitioning grants management activities from the Grants Gateway to the Statewide Financial System (SFS) on January 16, 2024.

Check out these important links below:

1. Grants Management slide deck
2. Video portion of the SFS presentation

You can also find this information on the Nonprofit Unit’s website at New York State Nonprofit Unit (ny.gov) under the TRANSITIONING TO THE STATEWIDE FINANCIAL SYSTEM section towards the bottom of the page.

Events:

Nonprofit Staten Island’s Development Peer Exchange 



Wed. January 3 at 11 AM

CSI Tech Incubator

60 Bay St, 9th Floor

Digital Strategy For Non-Profits

In this workshop, Jeffrey Derose, Director at the CSI Tech Incubator will discuss laying a foundation for building an audience digitally and how to leverage this audience to grow donor network. Jeffrey will also cover different tools and strategies to find grants and foundations relevant to your causes. 

Questions? Contact Teresa Cirelli (Chair) at tcirelli@eden2.org

Join us for Nonprofit Staten Island (NPSI)'s eagerly awaited annual Cultural Spotlight event, a cornerstone in fostering community engagement and learning among our members, local leaders, and cultural enthusiasts. We are thrilled to announce the upcoming January 2024 Cultural Spotlight, situated against the iconic backdrop of the St. George Theater. This event not only celebrates Staten Island's vibrant cultural tapestry but also acts as a catalyst for educational enrichment within the nonprofit community.

The St. George Theater, with its rich history, will be the focal point, featuring venue highlights, insights from field experts, and an opportunity to explore the growing programming facilitated by the newly renovated institution.

The success of past Cultural Spotlights emphasizes the importance of blending community engagement with cultural celebration. The January 2024 Cultural Spotlight guarantees meaningful insights and learning for sector leaders, advancing local programming that enhances artistic growth, cultural agility, and overall social networks throughout our community.

For more information about the significant history of the St. George Theater and its current education and outreach initiatives, which contribute to the proposed cultural education program, visit https://stgeorgetheatre.com/. Join us in this cultural celebration that not only honors Staten Island's heritage but also propels educational opportunities for our community.

Taking Care highlights the groundbreaking work, lives, and legacy of the Black nursing staff who were instrumental in clinical trials for a breakthrough treatment at Sea View tuberculosis hospital in Staten Island. This exhibition features Back and Song, a meditative film and art installation by artists Elissa Blount Moorhead and Bradford Young that connects this significant history to the contributions of Black healthcare workers, healers, and caregivers throughout time.

Register: Taking Care: Public Opening Reception

Saturday, January 27, 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor

Fellowship Opportunities:

Cause Effective Fellows Program: Advancing Leaders of Color in Fundraising

The Cause Effective Fellows Program: Advancing Leaders of Color in Fundraising brings together mid-career development professionals of color for a transformative experience that strengthens participants’ position in the field. Combining skills building, peer roundtables, unique opportunities to connect with nonprofit leaders and customized coaching and mentoring support, the Cause Effective Fellows Program is designed to support retention and build a pipeline of opportunity and growth for Development Directors of color.

Applications are due Friday, January 19th, 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Kirsty Bryant at kirsty@causeeffective.org. 

2024 Staten Island Foundation Elizabeth Dubovsky Fellowship in Social Work

The Staten Island Foundation invites social work students enrolled in an accredited social work program to submit applications for the 2024 Staten Island Foundation Elizabeth Dubovsky Fellowship in Social Work.

Applications are due December 31, 2023.

Grant Opportunities:

The New York Community Trust will award two- and/or three-year grants of up to $75,000 per year to increase the capacity of groups that serve children with disabilities and their families. The RFP can be found on the NYCT Grants Portal. Applications are due by 5:00pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

Priority will be given to agencies created and led by people of color and to groups operating programs in neighborhoods that have historically had access to inadequate resources. Grants will help groups carry out a specific project designed to resolve administrative challenges, increase efficiency, start a new or expand an existing program, or explore other ways to sustain the organization in the longer term.

Nonprofit Security Grant Program

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.

ATTENTION Cultural institutions: There is a grant opportunity through the Public Humanities Projects program! This initiative supports projects that bring humanities ideas to life for diverse audiences via engaging public programming. Emphasizing engagement with humanities scholarship, projects explore significant themes in history, literature, ethics, and art history.

Awards are designed to reach broad and diverse public audiences in non-classroom settings across the United States. The program supports projects in three categories—Exhibitions, Historic Places, and Humanities Discussions—offering funding at two levels: Planning and Implementation. Consider integrating complementary components, like a museum exhibition accompanied by a website or mobile app.

Project topics can be international, national, regional, or local in focus. Local projects should connect to broader themes or historical questions of regional or national relevance. If your project doesn't address wider regional or national concerns, explore local funding sources, such as state humanities councils.

Award amounts vary based on the project’s scope and expected audiences, with a special encouragement for small and mid-sized organizations to apply. Tailor your humanities project for specific groups, including families, youth (K-12 students in informal educational settings), underserved communities, and veterans.

Don't miss this opportunity to bring your cultural institution's vision to life and apply today!

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