We at the Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center, want to Thank YOU for your commitment to the charitable sector!

It's our pleasure to work along side you in dedicating our time, energy and talents to the region we call home.

We distribute this newsletter as an offering to showcase regional opportunities for greater capacity building, but don't forget about the benefits of our paid membership program!

When you join or renew today, you'll receive access to our customized list of over 150 Foundations giving in the region, 1-on-1 strategic consultations, access to the FDO's grant database and more. We also include your employment vacancies in our newsletter for free, reaching over 1,500 nonprofit professionals!

We take great pride in convening events, resources and connections that will best serve your work. We are eager to support you further through our membership benefits, so please reach out today!

For more information or to renew your membership, click here, or contact Athena Aardweg at aaardweg@nepa-alliance.org.

Scranton Area Community Foundation's

Tis the Season of Charitable Giving Webinar and Annual Meeting

Tis the Season of Charitable Giving informational webinar will explore the differences and benefits of various charitable giving options and related tax implications so that you can make informed decisions about giving to the causes that matter in this season and beyond.  

Then at 6 pm, the Scranton Area Community Foundation staff and board will host their Annual Community Celebration, sharing the accomplishments and impacts from this past year. Join in recognizing featured community partners and funds that have made a significant impact in 2021.

December 2, 2021 Today!

For more information, click here.

Foundation/Agency: The Home Depot Foundation

Grant: Community Impact

Focus: To support housing modifications/repair projects for vulnerable and underserved populations and projects directly impacting the lives of veterans.

Deadline: December 31, 2021

For more information, click here.

Foundation/Agency: Scranton Area Community Foundation

Grant: Tomorrow's Leaders Today

Focus: To support projects from organizations based in Lackawanna County that address the following areas: Environmental and/or Local Parks Projects, Facility Improvement for Animal Welfare and Homeless Programs.

Deadline: January 15, 2022

For more information email grants@safdn.org or contact Cathy Fitzpatrick, Scranton Area Community Foundation Grants and Scholarship Manager at 570-347-6203.

Foundation/Agency: Bob Barker Foundation

Focus: To develop and support programs that help incarcerated individuals successfully reenter society and stay out for life.

Deadline: Rolling Basis

For more information, click here.

Foundation/Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Grant: Assistance to Firefighters

Focus: To fund critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel, enhance efficiencies and support community resilience.

Deadline: December 17, 2021

For more information, click here.

Foundation/Agency: U.S. Department of Labor

Grant: Stand Down Grants

Focus: To support one- to three-day events providing supplies and services to homeless Veterans, such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling.

Deadline: December 31, 2021

For more information, click here.

Community & Economic Development Services Manager

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