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International Grants & Awards
Open Meadows Foundation Grants (Deadline: August 14) Open Meadows Foundation makes grants for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls, particularly those from vulnerable communities. Grants of up to $2,000 are available for projects that: are designed...

U.S. Grants & Awards
Strong Communities Competition (Deadline: August 11) This competition seeks innovative projects and ideas that engage citizens to steer change and build strong communities. Three winners will receive $5,000, and eight finalists will get to attend the Community Matters 2010 Conference....

Inaugural Social Innovation Fund Grants Awarded to Experienced Innovators
The Corporation for National and Community Service announced its inaugural Social Innovation Fund (SIF) grants today. I was pleased to have served as a reviewer for the competion and I'm excited about the selected grantees. The grants will target millions...

Idealist.org Reports Increase in Nonprofit Job Postings
News reports have been pointing to signs that we are finally coming out of this recession, and the numbers on Idealist seem to agree. In the beginning of 2008, before the economic crisis hit, an average of about 5,000 jobs...

7 Tips for Young Change-makers and Idealists
From our Friends at Youth Service America ... Social Citizens blogger Kristin Ivie writes, "Summer can be a great time to slow down a bit and reflect on our work and what we've learned. Having now gotten my sea legs...

The Mobilizer's Guidebook
From our Friends at Youth Service America ... The Mobilizer's Guidebook has been one of Mobilize.org's most successful resources, outlining tools to help Millennials improve their communities and their campuses, as well as become more engaged in the political...

International Grants & Awards
Disney Friends for Change Grants (Deadline: July 15) Disney's Friends for Change grants encourage kids everywhere to take steps together with their friends to help the planet. YSA will award 75 $500 grants to youth-led service initiatives around the world...

U.S. Grants & Awards
Best Buy @15 Community Grants (Deadline: July 1) Through the @15 Community Grants Program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that provide positive experiences to help teens to excel in school, engage in their communities, and...

Going to South Africa
It's been awhile since I've had a vacation, especially a long international trip, so getting ready for three weeks in Africa took a little effort. This trip, in particular, involves travel to a few places in Namibia (and a few...