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In honor of #NationalFirePreventionWeek here are some helpful tips to keep in mind: 1). Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home. 2). Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button. 3). Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or stop responding when tested. For more information visit the link below: https://buff.ly/4dvu4fZ #FocusPoint #FPEM #NationalFirePreventionWeek #Grant #GrantWriting #GrantFunding #GrantManagement #Consulting #ConsultingServices #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterPreparedness #Assessment #EmergencyPlan #EmergencyPlanWriting #Training #InlandEmpire #CityofFontana #Fontana #SanBernardinoCounty #RiversideCounty #LosAngelesCounty

Attention, organizations supporting basic needs in Greater #NHV: The 2024 Basic Needs Grantmaking process will open on Monday, September 9. The application deadline is Monday, October 7, at 5:00 p.m. More details coming soon! About the Fund: The Basic Needs Fund provides grants to organizations that support basic human needs in Greater New Haven. These needs include, but are not limited to, the areas of shelter, housing stability (evictions support, cash assistance, furniture, energy assistance); and/or food security. Learn more about the Basic Needs Fund at cfgnh.org/basicneeds

This week's YouTube video introduces the common types of risk in the #grantmanagement process, and how to properly manage everything in your #grant journey! https://lnkd.in/eYXgVT4e #grants #grantmanagement #fundraising #nonprofit #grantwriting #grantready

💭 Do you want to advocate for more funds for your community but not sure how? 💻 Check out our Policy Academy to get all the tools you need to push for policies that matter to you and your community! - ncbudget.org/policyacademy #ncga #ncpol #academy

Advancing Mississippi forward means informing all public of upcoming appropriations that may impact them. Senate Bill 3016 was proposed to establish a disaster reserve fund related to disaster assistance. A substantial sum was allocated to public assistance programs as well as individual and family grants, even mitigation. ...Helping MS be in the know... #SenateBill #PublicPolicy #Research #Awareness

Did you know that ESSER Funds (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund) can be used for updating your school's roof? This is the final year to use your ESSER Funds. Connect with IRC today to learn more about how you can apply these government relief monies for your new school roof. #SchoolRoof #ESSER

We need your voice! Fiscal year 2025 appropriations – Congress’ work continues. It is important for congressional offices to hear from you about funding for Habitat’s priority federal programs, the need to provide disaster recovery aid, and the importance to Habitat that they finalize the process sooner rather than later. Take a moment to reach out to your congressional delegation Congress is currently operating under a continuing resolution for FY2025, which provides level funding for federal agencies. But the continuing resolution is set to expire Dec. 20. Although Congress could finalize the FY2025 appropriations bills before the end of the calendar year, Speaker Mike Johnson has noted lawmakers are likely to rely on another continuing resolution to keep the government running into early 2025, most likely until March. Punting the process until the spring would allow President-elect Donald Trump and a GOP House and Senate to play a more central role in the outcomes of government spending, which may result in deeper spending cuts than otherwise would be possible in the current split Congress. https://lnkd.in/gcEwiB23

One more push: if you're a public servant (in F/S/L gov't, an NGO, a first responder, an educator, etc) enrolled in or seeking loan forgiveness under #PSLF, answer this two minute survey to help inform the PSLF Coalition's focus!

🚨 Last Chance! Your input is crucial! Version 5 of FEMA’s Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide (PAPPG) is now open for public comment. This is your opportunity to shape the future of disaster recovery policies. The draft policy incorporates feedback from states, tribes, territories, and nonprofits to simplify eligibility, streamline processes, increase accessibility, and support resilience. Make sure your voice is heard—submit your feedback by August 19, 2024, on the Federal Register or http://FEMA.gov . Don’t miss this chance to impact the next generation of public assistance! View the Guide here: https://lnkd.in/dXSAv8sp #FEMA #DisasterRecovery #PublicAssistance

Thanks to the efforts of our commissioners responsibly obligating the entire American Rescue Plan Act funds back into the county, we were able to focus on long-term investments for the one-time funds to improve County services and support our community! 34% of the funds were allocated to agencies within the County, 25% was allocated to the Sheriff’s Office, 17% to County Road & Bridges, 12% to County Parks, and 11% to other County operations. The use of the funds allocated across Clay County: 37% to Covid Response/Public Health; 33% to Infrastructure, 10% to Economic Recovery, and 21% to projects due to loss of revenue. Read more about our ARPA funds and how it bettered the county here: https://lnkd.in/gd3fTtE2