Freebies for Non Profits
Funder: Google
Program: In-kind advertising for non-profit organizations
Summary: The Google Grants program supports organizations sharing our philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts. Designed for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program. It harnesses the power of the flagship advertising product, Google AdWords, to non-profits seeking to inform and engage their constituents online. Google Grants has awarded AdWords advertising to hundreds of non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education.
Deadline: Open
URL: More information
Funder: Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Program: Federal Property Suitable as Facilities to Assist the Homeless
Summary: This Notice identifies unutilized, underutilized, excess, and surplus Federal property reviewed by HUD for suitability for possible use to assist the homeless. This program is designed for use by homeless service providers.
Deadline: Properties listed as suitable/available will be available exclusively for homeless use for a period of 60 days from the date of this Notice.
URL: More information
Funder: The Lisa Libraries
Program: Children’s books
Summary: Founded in 1990, the Lisa Libraries was started by author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children's book editor Lisa Novak. Some of the libraries established have been at day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated parents, and after-school programs. The Lisa Libraries supplements under-filled shelves as well as provides books to many children who may never have owned a book before. In 2008, the Lisa Libraries contributed more than 27,000 books to nonprofit organizations across the country.
Deadline: Open
Contact: books@lisalibraries.org
URL: More information
Keep your exempt status with IRS online courses
The IRS Office of Exempt Organizations (EO) is pleased to present "Stay Exempt"-- five dynamic and comprehensive tax courses that can help your tax-exempt organization maintain its exempt status and meet its filing requirements. This online resource provides the tools and knowledge to help you keep your organization's exempt status intact. It consists of five interactive courses, which you can take individually and in any order. The new on-line workshops and materials are free and completely anonymous; no registration is required to access them. Stay Exempt--Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s offers five interactive training modules: Tax-Exempt Status; Unrelated Business Income; Employment Issues; Form 990; and Required Disclosures. The resource can be viewed at www.stayexempt.org
Maberry Consulting will be providing free grant writing services to one non profit organization* each quarter. Our drawings will be held on the last day of each quarter or the first business day thereafter. (September, December, March, June) In order to qualify for this drawing - please complete the contact us form. In the comments section - please indicate the nature of your grant writing need and reference the drawing. Each entrant will then be contacted and asked to complete a questionnaire. The selected organization will receive one grant writing service at no cost. Only one entry per organization, please. Good luck and check back often. We will post our winners!
*Eligible entities include non profit organizations, community based organizations, faith based organizations. and schools.
