• AmeriCorps VISTA is accepting concept papers for upcoming funding opportunities. The next deadline is January 1, 2020, for concept papers. Interested in finding out more? VISTA is offering an information webinar on December 5, 2pm. Register today!

• Senior Corps Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Program Replacement Competition Grants will be funded to successful applicants that increase the impact of volunteers age 55+who provide volunteer service in response to local community needs. Want a get a good idea of how Foster Grandparents are making a difference? Check out a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show in which three amazing Senior Corps volunteers share their experiences and impact!

• The Ultimate Guide To Creating Nonprofit Annual Reports gives you everything you need to create an effective annual report that packs a punch.

• New FEMA Ready Kids! Website features resources for and about children and youth including a family communications plan template, activities and games,webinars, PrepTalks, and more.

• Best Practices for State and Local Governments to Improve Natural Disaster Preparedness details steps on implementing the right technology and procedures to have an immediate impact on the safety and well-being of citizens.

• Youth As A Part Of Whole Community Preparedness is a FEMA podcast which explores how youth are working to make preparedness a part of their schools and communities.

• 4 Strategies to Increase Volunteer Sign-Up breaks it down into some things you should be doing to help with a lapse in volunteer sign-ups.

• Sample Volunteer Request Form is a great template to use as you gear up to recruit volunteers for your program.

• The Youth Engagement Resources for Cities Toolkit from the National League of Cities includes resources on authentic youth engagement; hosting a youth summit; starting a youth council; participatory budgeting; lowering the voting age for municipal elections; and a self-perception inventory designed to help cities identify their strengths in this arena.

• Supporting Youth Civic Engagement in Underserved Communities provides all influencers – especially schools, community organizations, after school programs, religious and cultural institutions, and policymakers – with practical guidelines for engaging youth from underserved communities.

• Restoring Justice: An Alternative to the School-to-Prison Pipeline explores how a restorative justice framework may help dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline.

• How to Attract More People to Your Facebook Group reveals some techniques for what to do when no one is joining your Facebook group.

• Ultimate Giving Tuesday Guide provides innovative strategy ideas and step-by-step directions so that you can roll out a successful year-end fundraising campaign. Giving Tuesday: Dec. 3

• Grants for the Benefit of Homeless Individuals support the development and/or expansion of local implementation of a community infrastructure that integrates substance use disorder treatment, housing services and other critical services for people experiencing homelessness. Deadline: Dec. 16

• Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Scholarships recognizes up to five students with $5,000 for their education and a $5,000 grant for their hunger-related charity. Deadline: Dec. 5

• HUD Section 811 Grants provide funding to build housing with support services for persons with disabilities. Deadline: Feb. 10

• USDA Hispanic-Serving Institution and Higher Education Challenge Grants fund institutes of higher education that are participating in the agricultural sciences. Deadline: Jan. 30