This morning, Dr. Michelle M. Carney lead a grant writing session for nearly 40 participants. Due to the great success and even greater demand for this training session we will be offering another grant writing training later this year.

Check out more trainings on the Nonprofit Trainings page to secure your seat. Trainings are now limited to 40 participants due to space at the facility. The next training will cover Board Development and what it means to be a Board member on March 16.
 
Thank you for a wonderful first training experience for the BCS project! We look forward to seeing you at many more sessions!
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The BCS Team is busy creating work plans for each awardee. Work plans will be designed specifically to fit each organization's need(s). Once the work plans are finalized, Pat Peterson and the Graduate Assistant working with the organization will make a site visit to present the plan for approval from the organization.

Don't forget to take advantage of the trainings available on the Nonprofit Training tab. Training registration is open to BCS Awardees only up until one week before the training, then the registration opens to anyone. So reserve spots for your organization's 2 representatives today! And please remember, carpool to trainings if possible. Parking is very limited at the Solid Waste Facility.

Thanks for all of your cooperation during the interview process. There's lots of work to be done and we've enjoyed seeing your faces. Good things to come!
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Building Community Services Project Awards Grants
Training, Technical Assistance and Financial Assistance to Local Non-Profit Organizations
                                      
ACTION, Inc. has awarded grants of free training and technical assistance to 31 local nonprofit organizations. The purpose of the grants is to build the capacity of organizations that are addressing economic recovery issues; thereby improving their ability to serve their clients and the community. Of the 31 organizations, 18 will also receive financial assistance totaling just over $293,400. Financial awards ranging from $2,100 to $27,619 were awarded to organizations serving Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, and Jackson counties.
 
The BCS Project is a partnership between ACTION, Inc., Community Connection of Northeast Georgia (CC), Inc., and The Institute for Nonprofit Organizations in the School of Social Work at UGA (The Institute). This Federal Grant was awarded in September 2009 with ACTION, Inc. as the Grantee. The funds come from the Strengthening Communities Fund--Nonprofit Capacity Building Program through the Department of Health & Human Services, administered by the Administration of Families & Children, Office of Community Services. These funds are part of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
 
A Call for Proposals was issued mid-December 2009.  A total of 44 organizations applied for assistance and funds totaling over $1 million. An 11 member Screening Committee representing the five counties selected the 31 organizations to receive assistance. 
 
“We are really excited about the opportunity to provide these free services to local organizations. We truly believe by building the capacity of nonprofit organizations, citizens in the five communities will benefit. This is a new project for our community. We are very pleased with the response and the process thus far,” said BCS Project Director Jennifer Cantwell.
 
The following Awardees will receive at least 8 hours of group training and 16 hours of individualized technical assistance:

Training, Technical Assistance & Financial Assistance
Advantage Behavioral Health: Vocational Readiness Program
Athens Area Homeless Shelter
Athens Clarke County Family Connection/Communities in Schools
Athens Clarke Literacy Council
Athens Community Council on Aging
Athens Urban Ministries
ATLAS Ministry
Boys & Girls Club of Athens
Casa de Amistad
Children First
Community Partnership of Elbert County
Diakonia Christian Legal Services
Peace Place
Prevent Child Abuse Athens
Project Safe
St. Vincent de Paul Society, Christ Our Savior Conference
The Tree House
Waseca Learning Environment
 
Training & Technical Assistance
Athens Justice Project
Barrow County Family Connection/Communities in Schools
Cancer Foundation of Northeast Georgia
Economic Justice Coalition
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Jefferson First United Methodist Church
Multiple Choices Center for Independent Living
Nancy Travis Hope for Babies
Northeast Georgia Community Development Corporation
The Healing Place
The Stable Foundation
Georgia Clients Council
Express HOME

The BCS Project will award another Cycle of Capacity Building Assistance to be announced late Summer/early Fall 2010.  A total of $600,000 will be awarded over the two Cycles. Group trainings are open to any interested organization based on space availability. For more details please see http://bcsgrantproject.weebly.com/.
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The new awardee orientation on Tuesday was fantastic! We've already been getting a lot of reservations for the upcoming Grant Writing Training, but there are still slots available for those who wish to attend!

Interviews are underway with each organization to begin determining the organization needs and priorities. Work plans for each organization should be created by the end of the first week in March. Throughout March, the BCS team members will be visiting each site to present the work plans.

We've also added a new lin to the website, Local Nonprofit News, Trainings & More, which will include a number of external resources and trainings that you may find useful. These resources are not offered by the BCS team, but may be beneficial to you and/or your organization.

There's a lot of work to do, but we're ready! Thanks for all of your hard work and let the work begin!
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Today is the New Awardee Orientation at ACTION, Inc. We are excited to meet all of you! There are tons of resources up on the site provided by many local nonprofit professionals. Take advantage of their knowledge!

Also, please check the Nonprofit Trainings to register for the Grant Writing training with Dr. Michelle Carney on Friday, March 5. You are eligible to bring up to 2 representatives from your organization.

We'll see you soon!
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31 organizations have been chosen to receive technical assistance and training, half of which will also get funding. The awardee orientation will be on Tuesday, February 16 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. where the organizations will learn more about the process and when they can expect to begin working with the granting team. More details to come on the chosen organizations. Stay tun

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The deadline for the first round of applicants has passed and we had 44 organizations apply!!! All I can say is...IMPRESSIVE!

All 5 counties were represented and organizations at all different stages in the nonprofit lifecycle are in the mix. Now, the screening committee will be meeting and making their decisions by February 10. 30 organizations will be chosen in this round.

Also, the first training has been set! On Friday, March 5 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Dr. Michelle M. Carney will be presenting a stimulating presentation on grant writing. Make sure you check out our Nonprofit Trainings to reserve your spot!
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Welcome! 01/22/2010
 
The fun part is just getting started. The deadline to complete a proposal for consideration has just ended. Now the screening committee will have the pleasure (and rather difficult time) of reading the proposals and choosing which ones will get awarded the training and technical assistance and/or funding.

Look for more details to come!

But before I go, keep checking this site for updated nonprofit resources and training. Please be patient as we gather and post new resources (there are so many we want to make available to YOU!)
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