Grant Opportunities: Washington, D.C. Deadline: Friday, July 30, 2021.

 

MOAA’s African Community Grant: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)  The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) is soliciting grant applications from qualified Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) serving the District’s African constituents for its FY22 African Community Grant. The African Community Grant is intended to fund programs that provide culturally and linguistically targeted services and resources to advance the District’s African residents community.  Funding priority areas identified for FY22 are aligned with Mayor Bowser’s administration budget priorities: Education Jobs & Economic Development Public Safety Civic Engagement Health & Wellness Youth Engagement Arts & Creative Economy COVID-19 Recovery The deadline for MOAA's African Community Grant is 5:00pm on Friday, July 30, 2021. Submission Details: Online submissions only. Please submit your complete application through the following online portal: ZoomGrants Availability of RFA: Download from the Mayor's Office on Community Affairs website and/or the District's Grant Clearinghouse website. Learn more

Washington, D.C Grant Reviewers. July 2021

 

MOAA’s African Community Grant: Call for Reviewers

The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) is seeking volunteer grant reviewers to help evaluate the grant applications for the African Community Grant Program FY22. The reviewers are expected to be neutral, qualified individuals selected for their experience in one or more of Mayor Bowser's FY22 budget priorities: Education, Jobs & Economic Development, Public Safety, Civic Engagement, Health & Wellness, Youth Engagement, Arts & Creative Economy, and COVID-19 Recovery. 

The grant review period will take place from August 2, 2021 to August 7, 2021. This is a remote opportunity as the review will be conducted online (via zoomgrants.com).  

Requirements: 

1. Previous grant reviewing experience with the DC or federal governments; private firms; or nonprofit organizations (preferred);
2. Ability to evaluate and score review 3-4 proposals in a timely manner;
3. Anticipate 20 – 30 hours for reviewing and evaluation.
4.  Familiarity with technology.

If you intend to apply for the African Community Grant you will not be eligible to serve as a reviewer. 

This is a non-paid project. 

Interested individuals may submit a copy of resume to semhal.hagos@dc.gov by COB Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Please direct any questions to Semhal Hagos (semhal.hagos@dc.gov).

Role of Local Women in SDG Implementation. July 15, 2021. 9-10:30AM ET

 "The Role of Local Women in Accelerating SDG Implementation: experiences and challenges to ensure a resilient and inclusive COVID-19 recovery". 

The event will be held next July 15 from 8:00 to 9:30 Central American time. The event will feature panelists from the Americas & the Caribbean region. 

The event requires prior registration, please click  here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jLT5WVSPSlmi24FndzV96A

Undercounted: Deaths in US Prisons. July 2021

COVID-19: mortality Undercounted: Deaths in US Prisons COVID-19 deaths of those incarcerated in the US may be significantly higher than the official total of about 2,700, according to a New York Times investigation that found dozens of deaths that went unrecorded.   Some deaths weren’t counted because prisoners had been released after becoming gravely ill while incarcerated. Others weren’t included for unexplained reasons. Prison officials said they shouldn’t be expected to count those who died after being released.   Public health experts warned that without knowing how many people died in prisons, jails, and detention centers, it’s hard for prisons, etc. to prepare for future epidemics.   New York Times   Related:  Hundreds of medics urge US to step up pressure on Egypt over dire prison conditions – Middle East Eye Kansas prisoners still can't have contact visits with loved ones. Health officials point to COVID-19 guidelines. – Topeka Capital-Journal