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Expand Learning Time through School-Community Partnerships

TASC — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT

New York Nonprofit Press publishes commentary by TASC President.

2010 People’s Garden School Pilot Program

TASC — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:30:00 GMT

One grant award of $1 million to create a cooperative agreement with FNS to develop and run community gardens at high-poverty schools. Programs will teach students involved in the gardens about agriculture production practices, diet and nutrition. Gardens will contribute produce to supplement food provided at eligible schools.

Public or private non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. An evaluation of funded projects is required in order to learn more about the impacts of school gardens. Successful school garden initiatives will be marketed to the elementary and secondary education community for inspiration, ideas and replication.

K-12 "Green" Service-Learning Mini-Grants

TASC — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:15:00 GMT

K-12 educators, students and community organizations working with youth are invited to apply with a plan to implement a “green” service-learning project. Applicants who have attended a KIDS Consortium Summer Institute will have top priority for grant funding. Grant requests may be up to $250.

Projects must solve a problem or address a local need related to making communities healthier and more environmentally sustainable (e.g. decreasing use of products that are not environmentally friendly; creating outdoor green spaces and trails; promoting healthy eating habits, etc.).

Merck Family Fund Grants

TASC — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

The Merck Family Fund supports work by communities with few resources who are confronting significant social, economic and environmental challenges. The two areas of focus for the fund are to a) create green and open space, and b) support youth as agents of social change. Grants are limited to grassroots programs in New York, NY; Providence, RI; and Boston, MA.

Suggested programs include:

Involving youth in the design, operation, and evaluation of a project
Training youth to learn skills, develop relationships, and gain experience while making a positive impact on the community
Supporting youth to research issues of concern, design strategies for change, and implement action plans
Identifying youth as important stakeholders in the health and well-being of the community

2011 Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award

TASC — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:00:00 GMT

NCFL and Better World Books will reward and enhance existing family programming and expand literacy-building practices of families in library settings. Grants will help connect more families to their local libraries and expand literacy efforts in new and innovative ways.

NCFL anticipates awarding three $10,000 grant awards, one in each of the following three categories: local friends of the library programs, public/academic libraries, and urban libraries. In addition, award recipients will receive scholarships to attend the National Conference on Family Literacy in 2011.

Helping Hand Fund

TASC — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:45:00 GMT

All Stars supports small but pressing needs in the community through the Helping Hand Fund. Projects must answer the needs of disadvantaged kids in one or more of three tenet areas: rigorous academics, health and fitness and life skills. The Helping Hand Fund supports programs that embrace high standards and help kids strive for academic excellence, help kids get healthy, stay active and play safely, and give kids the life skills to tackle obstacles and open their eyes to new opportunities.

Programs for New York City area must operate within one of the five boroughs. Applications are reviewed on the last day of each month.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Community Grants

TASC — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:45:00 GMT

Bristol-Myers Squibb Community Grants help to support programs and organizations that improve public health, help children succeed in school and assist people in communities located in NJ, NY, PA, CT and MA. Grant applications are accepted year-round from IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) non-profits.

Bristol-Myers Squibb Community Grants supports programs that will have a direct impact on communities rather than fundraising galas and other requests for general assistance. Program areas include improving the quality of science, technology and mathematics education in local schools and providing essential services to people in need through civic and community programs.

New Statement on 21stCCLC

TASC — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:00:00 GMT

The Collaborative for Building After-School Systems is circulating a new sign-on letter.

TASC Statement on 21CCLC

TASC — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:00:00 GMT

TASC President urges Congress to expand learning through partnerships with community organizations.

August eNews Now Available

TASC — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:45:00 GMT

The TASC eNewsletter contains legislative analysis, funding opportunities, information resources, job listings and upcoming events.

TASC eNews - August 2010

TASC — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:45:00 GMT

The TASC eNewsletter is published every month and contains legislative analysis, funding opportunities, information resources and jobs opportunities. This issue includes TASC's statement on the proposed changes to the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.

What's Lucy Reading?

TASC — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:15:00 GMT

Recommendations include commentaries on New York's new cut-off scores, a speech from Arne Duncan on school turnarounds and a report on how much time kids spend outside.

Out of the Box Prizes

TASC — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:45:00 GMT

The 2010 Out of the Box Prize will honor innovative approaches to promoting community health and development. Any group that has engaged in any aspect of community health and development effort – from planning to sustainability - from 2008 to 2010 can apply.

The applicant’s work may involve efforts to improve community health, education, urban or rural development, poverty, the environment, social justice, or other related issues of importance to communities. Applicants must be willing to share their innovative and promising approach with others.

Vermont Afterschool Conference

TASC — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:30:00 GMT

The Vermont Afterschool Conference is an annual event that brings together hundreds of after-school programs, partners, advocates and educators from around the state for a full day of learning, networking and celebration.

Collaboration Conference

TASC — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:00:00 GMT

The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) brings together organizations throughout the United States that are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).