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Advocate for Mentoring

Ask Congress to increase funds for mentoring

 

Congress has started the appropriations process for federal programs including the OJJDP Youth Mentoring Grant. In March, the White House released its budget request for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) suggesting a $37 million cut to this critical program. In the coming months, Congress will release its own recommendations for the Youth Mentoring Grant and we hope they use their power to increase funds for this program that makes an impact on so many young people.
 

The Grant is currently funded at $95 million, the mentoring movement is asking Congress to increase these funds to $120 million. You can make a difference by calling on your Members of Congress to close the mentoring gap in America today. 
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Maryland MENTOR June Trainings
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Funding Opportunities


Robotics Program RFP


House Bill 115 (2016), Education- Robotics Grant Program – Establishment (amended in 2018), created this program designed to increase the number of robotics programs in the state or to support existing robotic programs. To distribute these funds, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) will make annual grants available to a school or to a nonprofit entity who serves public school students. The robotics program or club may take place: • Before or after the school day; • On weekends and holidays; or • During the school day (Local School Systems only).
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DORS Paid Work-Based Learning Experiences for Youth with Disabilities

There are five (5) distinct services that can be provided under Pre-ETS, as follows: 1. Job exploration counseling; 2. Work-based learning experiences, which may include in-school or after school opportunities, or experience outside the traditional school setting (including internships), that is provided in an integrated environment in the community to the maximum extent possible; 3. Counseling on opportunities for enrollment in comprehensive transition or post-secondary educational programs at institutions of higher education; 4. Workplace readiness training to develop social skills and independent living; and 5. Instruction in self-advocacy (including instruction in personcentered planning), which may include peer mentoring (including peer mentoring from individuals with disabilities working in competitive integrated employment).
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The purpose of the Creativity Grant Program is to strengthen the vitality and sustainability of artists and small organizations to maintain a strong and stable arts infrastructure in the State of Maryland. The Creativity Grant also provides opportunities to serve the growing needs of relevant arts projects and collaborations within Maryland communities.

Grants available to individual artists and small organizations
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View Additional Grant Opps by County
Youth Gang Suppression Implementation Grants Program
All applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT on June 24, 2019.
 
OJJDP is seeking proposals from applicants interested in preventing or reducing gang violence to implement suppression strategies outlined in the OJJDP Comprehensive Gang Model as part of a community and data-driven response to gang-related crime and violence. OJJDP expects successful applicants to reduce violent crime, gangs, and youth victimization and enhance public safety in communities through gang suppression efforts for gang-involved youth or youth at risk of becoming gang involved.
Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program
All applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT on June 24, 2019.
 
The Second Chance Act Youth Offender Reentry Program supports states, local governments, and Tribal governments in partnership with interested persons (including Federal corrections and supervision agencies), service providers, and nonprofit organizations to provide comprehensive reentry services for moderate to high-risk youthful offenders before, during, and after release from confinement
Youth Gang Desistance/Diversion Grant Program
All applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT on June 24, 2019.
 
The goal of this solicitation is to support communities in developing a wide variety of desistance or diversion strategies that are evidence-based or promising models for youth at risk of becoming gang involved or continuing in the gang lifestyle.
Supporting Effective Interventions for Adolescent Sex Offenders and Youth with Sexual Behavior Problems
All applications are due by 11:59 PM EDT on June 25, 2019.
 
OJJDP is seeking proposals from applicant agencies to provide a continuum of intervention and supervision services for adolescent sex offenders and youth with sexual behavior problems, and treatment services for their victims and families/caregivers. Successful applicants will have an established multidisciplinary team that supports a comprehensive, holistic approach to treating adolescents who commit sex crimes and youth with sexual behavior problems, and provides support services to victims and families/caregivers. 

Coming Soon: Summer Grant Round 


Beginning June 10, 2019, The Community Foundation will accept Letters of Inquiry for the Sharing Montgomery Fund. The Sharing Montgomery Fund supports local nonprofits addressing the needs of the county’s low-income children, families, and seniors in the areas of safety-net services, education, and workforce development. Details will be announced soon on their website
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Fundraising Learning


 Write the Letter of Inquiry: A Step in the Right Direction


The LOI gives the funder a thumbnail sketch of your organization, the need you are addressing, and a description of your project plan. Foundations typically designate a grants administrator (GA) to screen letters of inquiry or intent to decide if the program is worthy of their review and possible funding. 
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2019 State of Grantseeking Report


The primary goal of this annual State of Grantseeking survey is to help you understand and utilize the recent trends in grantseeking to grow your organization. Sources of grant funding are examined through a variety of lenses, providing you with benchmarks reflective of the most current grantseeking and grant giving landscape.

So how can this report help your organization find the funding it needs?
  • Compare your grantseeking results to other organizations with similar budgets, service areas, or missions.
  • Look at funding rates by the largest source of total awards or the largest individual award for your organization’s type.
  • Are you applying to the funding sources that other, similar organizations have reported success with?
  • How do your results compare to those of your peers?
  • Are your future grant award expectations in line with current projections?
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Share Opportunities with Youth
Teens ages 15–18 can work out at PF for FREE all summer long. Spread the word!
 
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• Under 18 must sign up with
parent/guardian present

• Sign up in-club

• No enrollment fees
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MD4Y Conference


Registration is officially open for our
Maryland United For Youth Conference! 

 
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Become part of the Maryland Mentor Consultant Team
The Maryland MENTOR Consultant Team is growing! 
 
In order to meet the growing demand from our program partners across Maryland to implement mentoring best practices via our no-cost technical assistance, we must grow our consultant team. If you are knowledgeable of the Elements of Effective Practice for Mentoring 4th Edition (EEP), have a desire to teach, train and coach others and possess a strong track record of creating quality mentoring programs, please don’t hesitate to complete our Maryland MENTOR Consultant Interest Form. 
 
Interest Form closes on Monday, May 27, 2019. Reach out to Executive Director Sadiq at sali@marylandmentor.net if there are additional questions. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Closing Out Mental Health Month

Throughout May, we're sharing stories about how positive mentoring relationships can support a healthy lifestyle, both mentally and physically. We'll focus on how mentors can help youth cultivate wellness in a variety of different ways. May is also National Foster Care Month, and we'll be highlighting how mentors can play a key role in supporting youth experiencing the foster care system.
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