(Early Bird Registraton Closes Today!)
The NEPA Learning Conference is an opportunity for all of those involved in the Northeastern nonprofit sector to gather, learn, network, and grow together. Through a mix of keynote addresses, breakout sessions, and discussion circles, the conference makes space for individuals and organizations to learn how to best serve their community and how to better meet their missions.
The 2021 NEPA Learning Conference will be a hybrid event held on Wednesday, August 18, Thursday, August 19, and Friday, August 20th. Attendees will have the option to attend in-person at the Hilton Scranton OR virtually through the Whova app.
For more information or to receive the early-bird registration discount, click here.
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Northeastern Pennsylvania Grantmakers, Philanthropy Network Greater Philadelphia and Grantmakers of Western PA, invite funders and nonprofit professionals to join us on Wednesday, June 23rd from 2:00 – 3:15 PM to discuss the lawsuit challenging Pennsylvania’s school funding system.
During this session, the Education Law Center will provide an overview of education funding in Pennsylvania, the status of the pending lawsuit, and some possible solutions. We will also hear from funders and advocates who are supporting this effort.
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NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
The University of Scranton's Kania School of Management has announced the launch of the fall 2021 Nonprofit Leadership Certificate Cohort; a comprehensive, practitioner-focused program that tackles the pressing leadership challenges of high-potential nonprofit leaders throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania.
For more information or to apply by June 25th, 2021, click here.
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THANK YOU! :)
On Friday, June 4, 2021—in just 24 hours—218 local nonprofit organizations worked together to collectively raise a total of $1,253,380.50 for NEPA Gives, surpassing the $1 million dollar goal!
Thank you for all the hard work it took to make this regional initiative such a success!
All final 2021 information can be found here!
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Foundation/Agency: Captain Planet Foundation
Grant: Cycle 2 Grant Round
Focus: To combat the notion that students need to choose between “the screen” or “the green” and to encourage educators and students to explore the role technology can play in designing and implementing solutions to some of our most pressing environmental challenges.
Deadline: July 15, 2021
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Foundation/Agency: Tech Forward
Grant: 2021 Technology Innovation Awards
Focus: To help nonprofit organizations implement plans to positively impact their communities and change lives, through innovative technology projects.
Deadline: July 23, 2021
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Foundation/Agency: Brothers Helping Brothers
Grant: 2021 Grant Round
Focus: To provide vital tools and equipment to small and/or rural fire departments in need.
Deadline: Rolling Deadline
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Federal Grant Opportunities |
Foundation/Agency: US Rural Development
Grant: Housing Preservation Grants
Focus: To provide grants to sponsoring organizations for the repair or rehabilitation of housing owned or occupied by low- and very-low-income rural citizens.
Deadline: July 19, 2021
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Foundation/Agency: National Endowment for the Arts’
Grant: Our Town
Focus: To support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes.
Deadline: August 05, 2021
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NCAC Membership
Make sure to renew your NCAC membership today and obtain the newest list of Foundations that specifically support the NEPA region!
For more information on this service as well as membership benefits, click here, or contact Athena Aardweg, Community Services Manager for NCAC at Aaardweg@nepa-alliance.org or 570-891-4662.
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