National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Funding to Improve Heart Health in North American CommunitiesCPKC provides grants to organizations working to improve heart health in communities where the company operates across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Support for Nonprofits in Environmental and Human Services FieldsThe Lawrence Foundation provides grants to U.S.-based nonprofits addressing pressing issues in the environment, human services, disaster relief, and other critical areas. Pathways to Employment for Youth and Veterans with DisabilitiesThe Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) provides national grants to nonprofit organizations that support youth with disabilities and returning veterans with disabilities.

National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Support for Safer Drug Use ProgramsThe Comer Family Foundation provides national support for syringe services and community-based harm reduction programs, including in Puerto Rico and Tribal communities. Strengthening Freedom and Civil SocietyThe Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation funds organizations advancing the principles of a free society, strong families, and vibrant communities. Grants for Reporting on Public Health IssuesThe NIHCM Foundation’s Journalism Grants support reporting and educational projects that inform policymakers, healthcare organizations, and the public about critical health issues.

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National Opportunities — Available throughout the U.S. Young Leaders Shaping a Better Digital WorldThe Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund supports youth-led and intergenerational organizations driving the responsible technology movement. Supporting Grassroots Activism for Systemic ChangeThe A.J. Muste Foundation supports grassroots movements committed to advancing human rights, building equality, and dismantling systems of oppression. Small Grants for Big Community ImpactThe Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports community-based nonprofits across the U.S. where modest grants can have a meaningful impact.

Does your organization provide after-school youth services in the five boroughs? Are interested in the opportunity to secure a New York City contract? https://www.nyc.gov/site/dycd/involved/funding-and-support/COMPASSandSONYC-concept-paper.page?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery As a valued member of New York City’s nonprofit community, we at the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS) appreciate your dedication to bringing services to New Yorkers in need. We’re reaching out to inform you of an upcoming opportunity available to human service providers in the five boroughs: This fall, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) is expanding their COMPASS / SONYC after-school programs. If your organization provides after-school youth services and you are interested in this opportunity, get ready to respond to the Request for Proposals (RFP) by creating a PASSPort account and getting an Approved HHS Prequalification (PQL) status before November 7th (it is recommended that applications be submitted no later than seven (7) calendar days before the HHS PQL deadline). For the complete list of requirements and guidance, see our COMPASS RFP Five Steps resource guide. Don't miss this opportunity, start doing business with NYC today!