UPGRADE FOR UPLIFt: Capacity Building Grants

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM FAITH/ COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS These grants to support capacity-building activities related to leadership development, program development, organizational development or community outreach are available to organizations that have already been accepted for participation in the Upgrade for Uplift project. Capacity-building grants ranging in amount from $10,000 to $30,000 will be awarded to up to 10 organizations through a competitive RFP process.  The selection committee for the sub-awards will be composed of project staff as well as community representatives. See full details >>

DOWNLOAD FULL DETAILS APPLICATION FORM: PDF | Word Deadline: 6pm, June 28, 2010 Provided by The Howard University Center for Urban Progress in partnership with The Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers

WHO IS ELIGIBILE TO APPLY? Faith- or community-based organizations selected for participation in the Upgrade for Uplift (UFU) project to receive training and technical assistance are invited to apply. You are not required to be a 501 (c) (3) organization. The original and five (5) copies of all requested materials must be received by no later than Monday, June 28, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Because of connectivity problems experienced previously, please do not submit your application by email. We are only accepting hard copies that are mailed or hand-delivered. Send applications to: Howard University Center for Urban Progress Room 311 1840 7th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 DEADLINE 6pm Monday, June 28, 2010

ORIENTATION A pre-application orientation meeting will be held: Monday, June 21, 2010 3.00pm Center for Urban Progress 1840 -7th Street, NW Washington DC (Between S & T Streets) We are located across the street from the Shaw-Howard University Metro stop on the green line; and we can be accessed via the 70, G2, 90, 92 or 96 bus lines. Metered on-street parking is also available. RSVP Please let us know if you plan to attend.  RSVP to Tiera Williams at tiewilliams@howard.edu or (202) 865-8588. _______________________ CONTACT If you have questions or want additional information, please contact Sandy Rattley UPGRADE FOR UPLIFT Project Project Director (202) 865-8587 sandrac.rattley@howard.edu

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