Martin O'Malley
Governor
Anthony G. Brown
Lt. Governor
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Governor's Grants Office News
Autumn 2008
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Greetings!
Thanks to those of you who attended the recent 2008 Governor's Grants Conference at the UMUC Conference Center in Adelphi. And thanks to the talented cast of presenters, facilitators, and volunteers who continue to make this conference relevant to our constituencies. Even if you were not one of the 700 who attended, you can still view the Powerpoint presentations by going to our What's New box on our homepage at www.grants.maryland.gov. In keeping with our green conference, we did not distribute paper evaluations so we relied on those of you who attended to evaluate the conference online. These evaluations already have helped shape our next two trainings that are described below, and our planning for next year's annual conference. 
The newest member of our Maryland Congressional Delegation, Congresswoman Donna Edwards (pictured here next to me and James Notter, Governor O'Malley's Federal Relation's Counsel) was a particularly welcome addition this year, as she spoke about her experience as both a grant seeking executive for a non profit organization and a grantmaker for a foundation.
Eric Brenner
Director
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New Census Numbers Show Increase in Grants Dollars to Maryland
The U.S. Census Bureau recently (and quietly) released its latest Consolidated Federal Funds Report which includes data on federal grant and procurement money flowing back to all 50 states.
As noted in our 2007 Grants Office Annual Report, there has been a distressing increase in errors from recent Census reports, however they remain the best source of information on how Maryland, and our individual counties, are doing in return on federal dollars. The latest totals for Maryland appear to be outstanding as we increased our Federal grant fund totals from $8.8 billion in Federal FY 06, to $9.3 billion in Federal FY 07, however more work is needed to confirm the accuracy of these new figures.
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UPCOMING GGO EVENTS - Two trainings coming up!
Instructor Chris Lipsey will teach how to implement a successful subrecipient grants management plan through effective and efficient subrecipient monitoring. This is an introductory level grants management class designed for entities in government, university, and non-profit sectors. Register now, availability on first come, first served basis.
Learning Objectives:
Learn why subrecipient monitoring is important
Learn how to determine the difference between a contract and a grant
Learn through example, techniques to implement effective subrecipient monitoring
Learn how to reduce audit findings through a successful subrecipient management plan
Date: Friday, November 21
Check-in and registration: 9:00am - 9:30am
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm (class begins promptly at 9:30am)
Location: Maryland Fire Rescue Institute (MFRI), College Park, MD
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Prospect Research: Individual Donors for Non Profit Organizations.
The Governor's Grants Office has partnered with the Maryland Judiciary's Division of Research and Development to present a training by popular grants researcher Andrea Snyder of the Enoch Pratt Library Grants Division. Building on her recent presentation at the September 8 Annual Conference, she will lead a session that concentrates on strategies to identify individual donors. CLICK ON THE CLASS TITLE ABOVE or HERE TO GO TO THE REGISTRATION PAGE.
As always, there is limited seating for our classes; they are "first come, first served."
You also may want to view Andrea Snyder's Enoch Pratt Library Grants Division calendar
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Maryland Hispanic Conference and Awards Luncheon Coming up tomorrow - Wednesday, October 15 - Seats still available
The 7th Annual Maryland Hispanic Business Conference, hosted by the Governor's Commission on Hispanic Affairs, is just around the corner! U.S. Ambassador Shapiro, former Ambassador to Venezuela, President & CEO of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Augie Martinez and Deputy Small Business Administration Administrator, Jovita Carranza will be there. All this and MUCH, MUCH MORE! It will be held at the BWI Marriott. To register, click here or go to http://www.hispanicbusinessconference.org/ ____________________________________________________________________ |
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On September 15, The Governor's Grants Office teamed with the D.C. Mayor's Office of Community Partnerships and Grants Services and the Virginia Governor's Office to showcase grant and procurement opportunities for area businesses to expand in global markets. The event was hosted by the World Bank in Washington D.C. and was well attended by small business owners in our region. Maryland Business and Economic Development (DBED) Deputy Secretary Clarence Bishop was a featured speaker at the conference.
"This conference highlighted the tremendous value in partnering with our neighboring jurisdictions to create opportunities and prosperity for our vital businesses throughout the region," said Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley. "There is a strong demand for Maryland's goods and services worldwide, as evidenced by our exports of nearly $9 billion in 2007, which are up 36 percent this year from January to June. This annual conference helps Maryland companies, as well as all companies in the region, continue that positive momentum."
A similar event is coming up that will highlight opportunities for small businesses to expand into the African market.
 Maryland U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin recently announced a $400,000 U.S. Small Business Administration grant for a new Africa Trade Office located in Prince George's County that will help facilitate business between African countries and small businesses seeking trade opportunities throughout Maryland. To that end, the Africa Trade Office is hosting the 2008 International Economic Summit and Gala (IES) on November 10 and 11 at the Martin's Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Maryland. The Summit will highlight opportunities presented since enactment of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) in 2000. AGOA provides reforming African countries with the most liberal access to the U.S market without a Free Trade Agreement.
For more information, and to register (for a fee) for the Summit, visit www.pgcedc.com. _____________________________________________________________________ |
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African and African American Faith Leaders to Meet at Upcoming Conference in Silver Spring
Faith In Action Consortium will host a national and international capacity building strategies conference to effectively partner with the government on October 22, 2008. This is a forum for African and African American faith leaders to meet and discuss unifying projects and best practices to increase their outreach and to increase measurable results.
The event will be held October 22, 2008 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at The Jesus House D.C., 921 Philadelphia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Registration opens at 8:30 am.
The Conference is free but you must pre-register online (See "Faith In Action" link in red). For questions, please contact Maxser Consulting Group at 443-797-7285. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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| The Governor's Grants Office is a co-sponsor of The
Maryland - Asia Environmental Partnership's upcoming Asia Water Forum on October 23
 The Maryland - Asia Environmental Partnership connects organizations in Maryland and Asia to address the massive water, energy and pollution prevention issues throughout the Asian continent.
United Nations experts predict that Asian developing countries are likely to face a crisis on water quality management that is unprecedented in human history. MD-AEP is committed to Asia's sustainable future and aims to galvanize public and private water resources to provide holistic solutions to the countries of Asia, while also promoting Maryland businesses and economic development opportunities.
This forum taking place at the Baltimore Center Club on October 23 will feature public and private sector experts on a variety of different water topics. Please register via this link. _____________________________________________________________________ |
Free Grant Proposal Writing Seminars Offered at Two Foundation Center's Cooperating Collections in Maryland
Howard County Joins Foundation Center as a Cooperating Collection
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY 
Proposal Writing Basics
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
7:00-8:30 pm
The Foundation Center Cooperating Collection at the Prince George's County Hyattsville Branch library, 6530 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville, MD, is offering a free class about the basics of writing a proposal for nonprofit organizations. Instructors will demonstrate how to use the Foundation Center's online database, Foundation Directory Online Professional, to find funders interested in supporting your organization and its programs. There is no charge, but space is limited and advance registration is required. To register, email publicrelations@pgcmls.info or call 301-699-3500, x 235.
CHARLES COUNTY
Introduction to Fundraising Resources
Friday, December 5, 2008
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Introduction to Fundraising Resources for non profit organizations will be held at the Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in Charles County on Friday, December 5, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the P.D. Brown Library, 50 Village St.
Waldorf, MD. Call 301-645-2864 or 301-843-7688 to reserve a seat.
And Congratulations to Howard County Library System for becoming Maryland's newest Foundation Center Cooperating Collection. Roll out is scheduled for November 18. Check it out at http://hclibrary.org/index.php?page=298.
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Webinar on the New IRS Form 990
On November 4, 2008, (Election Day), the IRS will present a free Webinar on filing the new Form 990. If you prepare your organization's tax return, you'll want to participate. If someone else prepares your 990, you may want to let him or her know about the Webinar.
Register for the IRS Webinar at http://www.taxtalktoday.com/
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Seven of Maryland's rural-serving organizations have been selected to receive a total of $87,000 in grants from Strengthening the Well Being of Rural Maryland Families, a direct service grant program administered by the Rural Maryland Council and funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. Since 2006, the program has awarded $387,000 in grants to 19 rural organizations that help low income rural families enhance their economic success.
Now in its fourth year, the program received request for more than three times available funding.
Congratulations to the following organizations who are the FY 2009 Grant recipients:
Frederick County Community Action (Western Maryland) -- $6,000
Garrett County Community Action Committee (Western Maryland) -- $10,000
Maryland Capital Enterprises, Inc (Eastern Shore - Lower) -- $15,000
SHORE UP! Inc. (Eastern Shore - Lower) -- $20,000
Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (Southern Maryland) -- $20,000
Maryland Extension -- Caroline County (Eastern Shore) -- $6,000
Washington County Community Action (Western Maryland) -- $10,000
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Maryland Energy Administration Wins National Grant to Design a Smart Electricity Grid for Maryland 
Double congratulations go to the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA), who recently was awarded a $461,793 competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to develop the Maryland Utility-Scale Clean Energy Capacity Project. A few weeks later, the agency announced that Maryland was recognized on October 6 as one of the nation's most improved states for energy efficiency by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
The U.S. Department of Energy grant will enable MEA to determine the benefits of a Smart Grid system for Maryland. A Smart Grid system adds intelligent, two-way communication to power lines to allow consumers to better manage their electricity consumption in their home. Smart meters, a part of the Smart Grid, would give consumers the information needed to lower their electric bills by choosing to run the dishwasher or clothes dryer when energy is least expensive. Pilot programs have shown that this can reduce consumers' bills by 15%.
"We must continue to work together to address our State's energy challenges, both for a better today and for a more sustainable tomorrow," remarked Government Martin O'Malley. "This grant will accelerate the research and development of Smart Grid, Smart Meters and Smart Pricing, which will ultimately enable our hard working families to reduce their energy consumption and their bills."
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Recent Grants Awards to Maryland Non-profits
To view grants of $100,000 and up paid to Maryland Nonprofit organizations from foundations in 2006, go to Maryland Jankowski Research online . ____________________________________________________________________ |
Maryland Department of Planning Hosts Smart Growth 'Listening Sessions'
The Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) and the Task Force on the Future for Growth and Development in Maryland are holding additional Smart Growth Listening Sessions in October.
As was the case with their six sessions in September, they are designed to engage a broad public audience in the discussion on the future of Maryland's growth and development.
Come on out and share your thoughts about growth in your community!
Prince George's County
Bladensburg High School Auditorium
4200 57th Avenue
Bladensburg, Maryland
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Harford and Cecil Counties
Aberdeen High School Auditorium
251 Paradise Road
Aberdeen, Maryland
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
6:30 p.m.
(directions are included), or contact John Coleman, Maryland Department of Planning, 410-767-4614.
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 Notice of Available State Grants:
The Transportation Grant Program is now available at the Maryland Energy Administration. Deadline is October 22, 2008.
Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GOSV) has funds available currently to assist organizations in operating AmeriCorps programs to meet local needs. Eligible applicants include public or private nonprofit community and faith-based organizations, institutions of higher education, state and local government entities, and school districts. AmeriCorps programs engage citizens of all ages and backgrounds to perform a year of direct service in exchange for a living stipend and an educational benefit.
For more information and to RSVP to attend a public information session on October 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Prince George's Community College, or October 23 at 1:00 p.m. at UMBC in Baltimore County, contact Teresa Garcia at 410-767-6338. Application materials are posted at www.gosv.state.md.us and are due by November 20. MHEC is granting Maryland College Access Challenge Grant Program (MCACGP) funds to be used for project services in twenty four (24) middle schools in Baltimore City and Prince George's County. Funding will be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible non-profit organizations, including institutions of higher education, or partnerships of organizations to provide outreach services. To qualify for funding, nonprofit organizations must have been in existence on or before September 27, 2007, must provide activities and services related to increasing access to higher education, and must be currently registered with the Maryland Office of the Secretary of the State Charitable Organization Division. Two technical assistance meetings will be held on October 20, 2008. One will be held at Baltimore City Community College - Liberty Campus from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and the other at Bowie State University from 2:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. At these meetings, MHEC will present an overview, review the Request For Applications, and answer any questions. For more information, call 410-260-4520 or visit www.mhec.state.md.us _____________________________________________________________________ |
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES:
GRANTS CONSULTANT
Two non-profit affiliates of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are looking for a consultant to assist in developing proposals for corporate and private foundation grants. This person should have a minimum of five years experience in writing such proposals. Please send resumes to Stephanie Johnson via email sjohnson@uschamber.com or mail to 1615 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20062.
Grant Writer
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Location: Baltimore
The Grant Writer is responsible for generating revenue for the BSO programs and services through timely submission of well-researched, well-written and well-documented proposals and grant applications. The Grant Writer works closely with the Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations to identify, research, and develop new sources of foundation and corporate funding, actively supporting FY09 goals of $1,144,500 and $1,585,000, respectively.
For more information about this position, including where to apply, go to the BSO's website. | |
