Yours In The Struggle

ramblings and other thoughts from Paul Kawata (pkawata@nmac.org)

Tuesday, August 18

Apply Online For Grant Writing Training By Aug. 20th

You can now apply online for our grant writing training. Remember the due date is Thursday, Aug 20th. Apply @ http://tinyurl.com/qftk36

Special Invitation to Attend a Grant Writing Training

The National Minority AIDS Council is offering qualified faith- and community-based organizations (F/CBOs) the opportunity to participate in a special Grant Writing Training.

To participate, F/CBOs are to select a training option (and date, as necessary) and submit a grant writing training application form (see attached) via e-mail: Grantwritingtrainings@nmac.org or fax: (202) 483-5387.

Training applications for both options must be submitted by Thursday, August 20, 2009. You can download the application

Online registration will be available by 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 18, 2009.

Please note: We are not accepting “call in” registrations.

Option #1: Grant Writers USA
Grant Writers USA’s 2-day training teaches beginners and seasoned grant writers tips on writing a successful grant. Highlights of the training include:
  • The essential components of a grant proposal package
  • How to customize a proposal to match a grant maker's interest
  • How to initially approach a funder
  • The differences between government and foundation proposals
  • How to report on a grant's progress and impact
  • How to develop working relationships with grant makers
  • What to do if your proposal is denied (Don't give up!)
  • The behind-the-scenes decisions that determine proposal acceptance and denial
Participants also will learn to:
  • How to find and track relevant grant opportunities
  • Where to find foundation grant programs that can help you accomplish your goals
  • Where to find federal and state grant makers that meet your needs
  • Where to find corporate giving programs whose giving goals match your funding needs
  • How to stay on top of your targeted opportunities
  • And much, much more . . .
All participants must commit to arriving one evening in advance, and attending the training from approximately 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. on each of the training days. This 2-day training will be available on the following dates and locations:
  • September 3-4, Chicago, IL
  • September 8-9, Atlanta, GA
  • September 8-9, New York, NY
Option #2: Grantsmanship Center
The Grantsmanship Center’s 5-day training teaches participants how to write and compete for federal grants. Highlights of the training include:
  • Leaving with the skills to develop proposals that will be competitive at the national level
  • Understanding federal funding programs
  • Interpreting application guidelines
  • Assessing, realistically, whether it makes sense to enter a particular competition
  • Assembling a work plan for proposal development
  • Developing effective, well-documented arguments
  • Assembling proposals that follow guidelines and respond to a funder’s requirements
  • Writing a grant proposal from start to finish
  • Locating and tracking relevant grant opportunities (covering federal, state, local and non-governmental, private sector grants)
The trainers will use recent application guidelines and funded proposals for presentations, classroom discussion, and hands-on activities. This 5-day training will be offered only ONCE on September 14-18, in Oakland, CA.

All participants must commit to arriving one day in advance and attending the entire 5-day training. Sessions will last as follows:
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5 :00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
  • 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Friday
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Our invitation to attend one of the above trainings is extended to all faith- and community-based organizations (F/CBOs) that meet the following criteria:

For the 2-day training offered by Grant Writers USA F/CBOs must:
  • Target and/or serve critical target populations defined as at-risk including African Americans, Latinos, gay men, transgenders, youth, substance abusers, in particular IDUs, and incarcerated or formerly incarcerated populations, etc.
  • Have people living with HIV or AIDS on their board and/or staff
  • Provide services to populations that are underserved due to cultural differences, language, transportation, homelessness, etc.
  • Be located in a city heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS
  • Be involved in the grant writing process
For the 5-day training offered by the Grantsmanship Center, F/CBOs must:
  • Have an annual budget of one million dollars or less
  • Target and/or serve critical target populations defined as at-risk including African Americans, Latinos, gay men, transgenders, youth, substance abusers, in particular IDUs, and incarcerated or formerly incarcerated populations, etc.
  • Have people living with HIV/AIDS on their board and/or staff
  • Provide services to populations with lack of major services and/or access to major services (targeting/working with underserved populations due to cultural differences, language, transportation, homelessness, etc.)
  • Be located in a city heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS
  • Be involved in the grant writing process
  • Have a proposal “in hand”
  • Bring a laptop with wireless capability to the training
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

How much do I have to pay?
NMAC’s Capacity Building Assistance services are at no charge to you. Expenses and allowances for training venues and travel will be provided on a limited basis and according to eligibility criteria that will be applied to the review of registration forms received by the deadline.

How many staff people from a F/CBO can attend a training?
Only one participant per organization will be eligible attend.

Who should attend these trainings?
These trainings would be most beneficial to the individual in your organization that will be writing proposals.

What is the deadline for registration?
The deadline to submit a training application form is Thursday, August 20, 2009. To apply, complete and return the Grant Writing Training application form to:
  • E-mail: Grantwritingtrainings@nmac.org
  • Fax: (202) 483-5387
  • Online registration will be available Tuesday, August 18
Are you accepting telephone registrations?
We are not accepting telephone registrations. A completed application form is required for official registration.



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Friday, August 14

An Evening Without Politics


On September 25, 2009, the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC), in cooperation with members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), invites you to a special Evening Without Politics. The event will take place during the annual CBC Annual Legislative Conference.

This unprecedented event will raise awareness around the alarming rise in HIV/AIDS rates in Washington, D.C., and the need to mobilize leadership in the black community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The reception also is meant to inspire community and civic leaders, elected officials, and corporate partners alike to strengthen their determination to help reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS among the disproportionately impacted communities they serve.

Evening Without Politics

Date: Friday, September 25, 2009

Location: Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C. (map)

Times: 8:30-9:30 p.m. VIP Reception, 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – General Reception

Tickets
VIP: $500 per ticket
Features premier seating, heavy hors d’oeurves and an open bar and VIP RECEPTION

General: $250 per ticket
Offers general seating, light hors d'oeuvres, 1 drink ticket and cash bar

To purchase tickets, click here

Please complete form or submit forms check payment to:
NMAC
C/o Evening Without Politics
1931 13th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20009

Proceeds from this event will benefit the National Minority AIDS Council’s capacity building and technical assistance programs for minority- and minority-serving faith- and community-based organizations in Washington, D.C.; HIV/AIDS education initiatives geared to reducing HIV incidence at Historically Black Colleges and Universities AIDS prevention programs.

Tuesday, August 11


Members of the Congressional Black Caucus
39th Annual Legislative Conference

and

The National Minority AIDS Council
request the honor of your presence for an

Evening Without Politics
Benefit Reception and Award Ceremony

Date: Friday, September 25, 2009

Location: Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street, NW, Washington, D.C.

Time
8:30-9:30 p.m. VIP Reception
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – General Reception

Tickets
VIP tickets
$500 per ticket
Features premier seating, heavy hors d’oeurves, an open bar and the VIP Reception

General tickets: $250 per ticket
Includes general seating, light hors d’oeurves, 1 drink ticket and cash bar

For more information and to purchase tickets,
Contact: Telephone: (202) 483-6622 ext. 102 *
E-mail: LHall@nmac.org

The “Evening Without Politics” is an unprecedented event taking place during the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Conference to raise awareness around the alarming rise in HIV/AIDS rates in Washington, D.C., and the need to mobilize leadership in the black community and Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

President Barack Obama has been invited to be the keynote speaker. Invited guests include members of the Congressional Black Caucus, senior executives from corporations, recognized high-ranking policy makers in the global health industry and senior officials from the Obama administration. Special guests include House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Julianne Malveaux; former Congressman Rev. Floyd Flake, former NFL star Jim Brown and invited guest Mayor Adrian Fenty; Bill and Camille Cosby; Earvin “Magic” and Cookie Johnson; Kenneth Chennault; and Kenneth Cole.

The evening will also feature recognition awards presented to six honorees for their outstanding service and dedication to eliminating the spread of the epidemic in the black community.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the National Minority AIDS Council’s capacity building and technical assistance programs for minority- and minority-serving faith- and community-based organizations in Washington, D.C. and the HIV/AIDS education initiatives at Historically Black Colleges and Universities AIDS prevention programs.

About the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
The Congressional Black Caucus’ members are advocates for the human family nationally and internationally and have played a significant role as local and regional activists as well. They continue to work diligently to be the “Conscience of the Congress,” but because all politics are ultimately local, they also provide dedicated and focused service to the citizens and Congressional districts that have elected them. The vision of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus – to “promote the public welfare through legislation designed to meet the needs of millions of neglected citizens” – continues to be a beacon and focal point for the legislative work and political activities of the Congressional Black Caucus today. For more information, visit the CBC online at http://www.thecongressionalblackcaucus.com and http://cbcfinc.org/cbc.html

About the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC)
The National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) has advanced its mission, “to develop leadership within communities of color to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS” since 1987 through individualized capacity building assistance; technical assistance trainings, public policy education programs; national and regional conferences; treatment and research education programs; online and printed resource materials; and a website: http://www.nmac.org . The agency also serves as a membership association for its constituents – AIDS service organizations, minority faith- and community-based organizations delivering HIV/AIDS services in communities of color and other stakeholders – and advocates working on their behalf in Washington, D.C... NMAC's advocacy efforts are funded through private funders and donors only. For more information, please contact NMAC directly at (202) 483-NMAC (6622) or Development@nmac.org. You may find us online at http://www.nmac.org, as well as on Facebook.com, Wikipedia.com, Twitter.com, MyPhotoAlbum.com and YouTube.com.

Tuesday, August 4

Call With Dr Mary Wakefield


Stakeholder call w/ Dr. Mary Wakefield, Admin of HRSA on Wed, Aug 5, @ 1:00 p.m. EST Call In: 1-605-475-6333 and code: 481162 Email your questions to info@nmac.org

Saturday, August 1

Upcoming CBO Funding Opportunity Announcement


Dear Colleagues:

We are excited about the opportunity to communicate to you an upcoming Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for community-based organizations (CBOs). The new FOA is expected to be published in the next several weeks. Interested applicants will have 60 days to develop and submit applications.

The purpose of the new program announcement for CBOs is to:
  1. Support effective community-based HIV prevention programs that reflect local prevention priorities and best serve persons at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV;
  2. Promote collaboration and coordination of efforts among CBOs, health departments, and private agencies;
  3. Build the capacity of CBOs delivering selected interventions to persons at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV;
  4. Improve the performance of CBOs delivering particular behavioral interventions by monitoring outcomes, as well as assessing the fidelity of the implementation of the selected intervention.
The Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention will have opportunities for applicants to access technical assistance in developing their responsive proposals. Technical Assistance (TA) will include conference calls, and webcasts, and workshops are planned to take place in Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Oakland. Dates for the workshops will be shared with partners and grantees when they have been finalized.

We want you to know that sending communication notices about upcoming FOAs will become a routine part of the Division’s efforts to keep grantees and partners informed. We urge you to encourage CBOs that you know are providing exemplary HIV prevention services to apply for funding.

Should you have questions or concerns, please forward them to the CBOFOA@cdc.gov mailbox.

Thank you for your continued commitment and support to HIV prevention.

Jonathan H. Mermin, M.D., M.P.H.
Director
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention

Janet C. Cleveland, M.S.
Deputy Director, Prevention Programs
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention