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For the week of September 8, 2005

SPECIAL EDITION
GrantStation has established a clearinghouse for current grant announcements
and other related information
that will affect organizations helping victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Funding Updates 

Support for Animals Impacted by Hurricane Katrina
PetSmart Charities 
<http://www.petsmart.com/charities/programs/emergency_relief.shtml>
As part of its grantmaking, PetSmart Charities provides emergency relief aid
to assist pets in times of hurricanes, fire, and other natural catastrophes.
In 2004, PetSmart donated funding and supplies to provide immediate help for
pets affected by 45 natural disasters and cruelty cases. PetSmart Charities
is currently assisting hundreds of animal welfare agencies as they work to
help the pets affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. To request
assistance or to offer financial support, call 1-800-423-PETS.

Katrina Relief Fund
Community Foundation Serving Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties
<http://www.cfsww.org/>
The Community Foundation Serving Clark, Cowlitz, and Skamania Counties is
offering assistance to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts by providing an
online portal for donations to the Katrina Relief Fund. Concerned
individuals and organizations can make an online contribution to the Fund
quickly and easily by using the Foundation¹s secure website. Donations to
the Katrina Relief Fund within the Community Foundation will be processed
promptly and 100% of gifts received will be sent to aid victims in the
Southeast. Requests received for emergency relief will be processed within
48 hours. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Two Hurricane Katrina Funds Established
Baton Rouge Area Foundation <http://www.braf.org/page25271.cfm>
The Baton Rouge Area Foundation has established two funds designated to
benefit those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The Hurricane Katrina Displaced
Residents Fund will benefit those individuals evacuated to Baton Rouge from
the hurricane impacted areas in Greater New Orleans. The Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans Recovery Fund will focus on the rebuilding of infrastructure to
provide basic human services to residents of these devastated areas. The
Baton Rouge Area Foundation appreciates donations to either fund in this
critical time in order to assist those dealing with the catastrophic
aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Click here
<http://www.braf.org/page25295.cfm>  for grant guidelines for the Hurricane
Katrina Relief Funds. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Habitat for Humanity Responds to Hurricane Katrina
Habitat for Humanity
<http://www.habitat.org/disaster/2005/katrina/default.aspx>
Habitat for Humanity International announced an emergency appeal for funds
to help Habitat families and other low-income families in the affected areas
recover and rebuild. In addition to the emergency appeal, Habitat¹s Disaster
Response Office has initiated the process of assessing the status of Habitat
partner families. Further assessments will continue on the housing needs
created by the Hurricane as the first step for planning the long-term
recovery and the building of permanent recovery homes. As conditions on the
ground allow, Habitat teams will move to assist Habitat families and others
who lived in the storm¹s destructive path and provide whatever immediate
assistance possible. Long-term assistance will involve Habitat affiliates
and volunteers working together with those impacted by the storm in
Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Click here
<https://www.habitat.org/cd/disaster/house/request.aspx>  to let Habitat
know your housing needs. Visit the website listed above for more
information.

Hurricane Katrina Recovery Fund
Twenty-First Century Foundation <http://www.21cf.org/HurricaneKatrina.html>
The Twenty-First Century Foundation is a national public foundation created
to promote strategic philanthropy by the African American/Black community.
The Hurricane Katrina Recovery Fund of the Twenty-First Century Foundation
will partner with organizations in the region to ensure that resources get
to the people who need them most, and achieve the justice goals at the heart
of this initiative. The Fund will provide strategic grants for relief,
recovery and advocacy efforts that promote long term equitable solutions.
Contributions to the Fund will pool individual gifts and target resources to
provide direct assistance while investing in the civil rights and economic
empowerment of Black communities in the region. Donations to the Fund may be
made through the website listed above.

Support for Artists Affected by Disasters
Craft Emergency Relief Fund: Disaster Relief Grant
<http://craftemergency.org/programs/relief/offer>
The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) offers Disaster Relief Grants of up
to $1,000 for craft artists who have been seriously injured or whose homes
or studios have been severely damaged by a significant, widespread disaster
such as destructive floods, earthquakes, storms or terrorist attacks. To be
considered for this grant, the applicant is required to complete the Quick
Loan application. CERF will determine whether a loan or a grant offer or a
combination of the two will be made. Priority for grants will be given to
those most severely affected by the disaster. Visit the website listed above
for more information.

Foundation Activities to Resume Soon
Greater New Orleans Foundation <http://www.gnof.org/>
The Greater New Orleans Foundation staff has been working diligently to
restore services to its fund holders, donors, grantees and professional
advisors with the goal of rebuilding the Greater New Orleans community as
soon as possible. The Foundation is aiming to resume donor advised
grantmaking, accepting donations and accessing funds the week of September
12th. Contact with the Foundation through phone, mail and staff email
addresses will be available then. In the interim, the Baton Rouge Area
Foundation has graciously welcomed the Greater New Orleans Foundation staff
into their offices. For more information visit the website listed above.

Foundation Provides Assistance for Hurricane Evacuees
The Rapides Foundation
<http://www.rapidesfoundation.org/site.php?pageID=31&newsID=120>
The Rapides Foundation is providing $1 million to go to agencies that are
offering assistance to Hurricane Katrina evacuees in Central Louisiana. The
money will go to the United Way of Central Louisiana, which has set up a
special fund, the Central Louisiana Katrina Response Fund. In addition, the
Foundation will provide money, up to $200,000, directly to school districts
for expenses for students who have been evacuated and are enrolling in
schools throughout Central Louisiana. The Foundation's Board of Trustees
called an emergency vote to suspend the organization's grantmaking
application process to immediately provide this funding. Visit the website
listed above for more information.

Power of Hope Fund 
Entergy Corporation <http://www.fndmidsouth.org/Power_of_hope.htm>
Entergy Corporation is working to amass dollars to bring relief to Hurricane
Katrina disaster victims - many of whom can be counted among the ranks of
its own employees. The Power of Hope Fund will be used to help disaster
victims restore their lives in the aftermath of the storm. Entergy will seed
the fund with a corporate contribution of $1 million. The Fund is
administered through the Foundation for the Mid South. To keep donations
coming in, the phone lines must be free. Details about how to apply for
assistance will be communicated as soon as it is available. If you are an
Entergy employee or customer in need of assistance and would like someone to
contact you with information about how to get help, please send an email to
iestormnet@xxxxxxxxxxx and you will receive details as soon as they are
available. Contact Liz Brister, Development Director for the Foundation for
the Mid South with specific questions about the Power of Hope Fund. Visit
the website listed above for more information.

Foundation Extends Application Deadline
Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation <http://www.jlpaf.org>
Nancy Kassak Diekmann, Executive Director of the Jonathan Larson Performing
Arts Foundation, has announced that the September 15th application deadline
will be extended for individuals directly affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Individuals who were planning to apply but were unable to meet the deadline
may contact the office directly to make arrangements for an extension
(212-529-0814, or by email at: jlpaf@xxxxxxx). Recognizing that many people
still do not have access to phones and/or computers, the Foundation will be
as flexible as its application review schedule allows, with regard to
extension requests.

Home Depot Provides Disaster Support
The Home Depot 
<http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/newsroom/statements_detail.asp?tbl_pr_
id=176> 
The Home Depot announced a direct cash donation of $1.5 million to support
the relief and rebuilding efforts of areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
The company will make a donation of $400,000 to emergency management
organizations for immediate disaster relief and recovery. In addition, the
company will also make a donation of $600,000 to support long-term
rebuilding efforts in the affected communities. This portion of the funding
will go to ³Rebuilding Funds² established by the Corporation for National
Community Service and Hands On Network. These organizations will re-grant
funds to nonprofit organizations and manage volunteer-driven rebuilding
projects for community facilities, such as schools, senior and community
centers, and parks. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
The Columbus Foundation
<http://www.columbusfoundation.org/GD/_gd_templates/pages/gdPageSecondary.as
px?page=353> 
The Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund was created by The Columbus Foundation to
assist those affected by the disaster in the Gulf Coast Region. This fund
will award grants weekly to Gulf-area community foundations, such as the
Greater New Orleans Foundation and the Baton Rouge Area Foundation.
One-hundred percent of all gifts to the fund will go directly to charity.
Visit the website listed above for more information.

 

Government Updates 

National Endowment for the Arts Extends Deadline
Arts on Radio and Television <http://www.nea.gov>
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the National Endowment for the Arts is
extending the deadline for Arts on Radio and Television applicants from
Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida to September 15, 2005. If you
have further questions please contact: Laura Welsh, Arts on Radio & TV
Program Officer, 202-682-5738; welshl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx The postmark (or other
proof of mailing) deadline for all other applicants remains September 9,
2005. 

Federal HHS Takes Action
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services <http://www.hhs.gov/katrina/>
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt declared a public
health emergency for Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama. This
action allows the Department to waive certain Medicare, Medicaid, State
Child Health Insurance Program, and HIPAA requirements as well as make
grants and enter into contracts more expeditiously during this emergency.
Visit the website listed above for more information.

Relief for Taxpayers
Internal Revenue Service
<http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108362,00.html>
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced special relief for taxpayers in
the Presidential Disaster Areas struck by the hurricane. These taxpayers
generally will have until October 31 to file tax returns and submit tax
payments. The IRS will stop interest and any late filing or late payment
penalties that would otherwise apply. This relief includes the September 15
due date for estimated taxes and for calendar-year corporate returns with
automatic extensions. Visit the website listed above for more information.

SBA Ready to Offer Assistance
Small Business Administration <http://www.sba.gov/disaster_recov/index.html>
To show continued commitment to Hurricane Katrina victims, the Small
Business Administration (SBA) will position loan officers in every
federal/state disaster recovery center that is opened. SBA is also prepared
to provide help in other states in the eastern half of the country where
this powerful storm may also lead to disaster area declarations. Visit the
website listed above for more information.

Emergency Grants from NEH
National Endowment for the Humanities <http://www.neh.gov/>
The National Endowment for the Humanities will make available at least $1
million for emergency grants to libraries, museums, colleges, universities,
and other cultural and historical institutions in Gulf Coast areas affected
by Hurricane Katrina. Affected institutions can apply immediately for
emergency grants of up to $30,000 to preserve books, records, manuscripts,
art, and cultural artifacts damaged by the hurricane and the flooding that
followed. Application details will be available on the NEH website later
this week. NEH is also contacting the executive directors of the state
humanities councils in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana to offer $30,000
emergency grants to help the Endowment's state affiliates begin the process
of assessing local damages and recovering cultural resources in their
respective states.

Hurricane Help for Schools
U.S. Department of Education <http://www.ed.gov/news/hurricane/index.html>
Hurricane Help for Schools, a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of
Education, will serve as a clearinghouse of resources for Americans who want
to help the students displaced by the hurricane. The site will link schools
serving students displaced by the hurricane in need of supplies and
companies and organizations that are willing to provide supplies. Visit the
website listed above for more information.

HUD Offers Disaster Assistance
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
<http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr05-111.cfm>
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson announced that he
is instructing all FHA-approved lenders to provide foreclosure relief to
FHA-insured families who are affected by Hurricane Katrina. The relief
includes a special 90-day moratorium on all foreclosures of FHA-insured
properties in the declared disaster areas. Visit the website listed above
for more information.

HRSA Extends Application Deadlines
U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration
<http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/default.htm>
Applicants located in counties or parishes in Alabama, Louisiana, and
Mississippi that have been designated by either FEMA or the state Governor
as "designated counties" for the purposes of disaster assistance are
automatically granted a deadline extension for competitive funding
opportunities until November 30, 2005 at 5:00 PM ET. Other applicants who
believe they have been adversely affected by Katrina and will be unable to
complete and submit a timely application should send a request for an
extension to Gail Lipton at glipton@xxxxxxxxx These requests, which will be
handled on an individual basis, should include the guidance number, the
location of the applicant, and specific information which indicates why the
agency is unable to meet the published deadline.

DOL Provides Support for Hurricane Victims
U.S. Department of Labor <http://www.dol.gov/opa/hurricane-recovery.htm>
The U.S. Department of Labor is providing support for communities affected
by Hurricane Katrina through several programs. Impacted states can apply for
National Emergency Grants that can be used to temporarily employ dislocated
workers. The DOL is working with state and local governments in disaster
areas and relief sites to issue unemployment insurance and disaster
unemployment assistance. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
is providing technical assistance and resources to help protect those
participating in cleanup and recovery efforts. The Employee Benefits
Security Administration is extending pension plan filing deadlines. Visit
the website listed above for more information

IMLS Deadline Extended for Museums in Declared Disaster Areas
Institute of Museum and Library Services
<http://www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/090105.htm>
Mary Chute, Acting Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services
(IMLS), has announced that the application deadline for the agency's
Conservation Project Support grant program has been extended from October 1
to November 1 for museums in the counties that have been declared disaster
areas by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

 

Employee Match 

The following companies will match donations to Hurricane Katrina relief
efforts:
>  
> 
> Boeing
>  <http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2005/q3/nr_050901g.html> Kroger
>  
> <http://www.kroger.com/press_tmp.asp?fileId=08312005&Category=speeches&SubCat=
> newsspeech> Gannett
>  <http://www.gannettfoundation.org/gannettmatch.htm> Mercks
>  <http://www.merck.com/about/feature_story/katrina.html> Kraft
>  <http://kraft.com/newsroom/09012005.html> Lilly
> <http://newsroom.lilly.com/ReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=171822>

 

Resources 

Lessons From Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts: Reinforcing Online
Communications 
ePhilanthropy Foundation
<http://www.imakenews.com/ephilanthropy/e_article000450120.cfm?x=b5wpwKf,bKV
dWJD> 
In response to the Hurrican Katrina disaster, Sheeraz Haji, CEO of GetActive
Software, has written an article addressing the role online communications
play in assuring a rapid response in fundraising and other relief efforts.
The article, availsable on the ePhilanthropy website, discusses the
necessity of having the infrastructure in place to rapidly mobilize when
crisis hits, and the ability to make sure that messaging stays focused and
relevant to constituents. The article also addresses the role of the
Internet in managing additional aspects of relief efforts. Visit the website
listed above to review the article.

IRS Expedites Charity Applications
Internal Revenue Service <http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1023.pdf>
The Internal Revenue Service will provide an expedited review and approval
process for new organizations seeking tax-exempt status in order to provide
relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina. New organizations should apply for
tax-exempt status by filing IRS Form 1023 and write at the top of the form
³Disaster Relief, Hurricane Katrina.² The IRS will give such applications
expedited attention to ensure they meet legal requirements. In addition, the
IRS also offers Publication 3833, Disaster Relief: Providing Assistance
Through Charitable Organizations, which provides guidance on the application
process. The IRS does, however, encourage the use of existing charitable
organizations because such organizations are frequently able to administer
relief programs more efficiently than newly formed organizations since they
already have fundraising and distribution infrastructures in place. The
website of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S.
Government¹s main Web portal at FirstGov.gov offer lists of organizations
that provide support to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina Cooperative Recovery Fund
Cooperative Development Foundation <http://www.cdf.coop/katrina.html>
The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF), a nonprofit charitable
organization that promotes community, economic and social development
through cooperative enterprise, announced the launch of the Katrina
Cooperative Recovery Fund. The Fund will direct contributions specifically
to individuals and cooperative businesses in the rural areas of the three
hurricane-ravaged states. The Fund will seek contributions from all sectors
of the cooperative business community and the public. CDF will take no
administrative fee for funds raised to assure that 100 percent of the funds
donated reaches the people and organizations that need help. Online donation
to the Katrina Cooperative Recovery Fund can be made through the CDF website
listed above.

Hurricane Katrina Fund for Evacuees
Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier <http://www.comfoundsb.org/>
The Community Foundation of Shreveport-Bossier has set up the Hurricane
Katrina Fund, which will benefit those individuals and families evacuated to
the Shreveport-Bossier area from hurricane-impacted regions. These evacuees
are now unable to return for what may be an extended period and will face
numerous challenges related to housing, food, education, healthcare, and
basic survival necessities. One hundred percent of the donations received
for the Fund will be directed to those charitable entities and programs in
the Shreveport-Bossier area that endeavor to meet these critical needs, as
well as address the impact this influx of residents will have on the
community. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Hurricane Information and Assistance
Internal Revenue Service
<http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=147085,00.html>
The Internal Revenue Service is working to provide appropriate relief and
assistance to the victims of Hurricane Katrina and information to their
fellow citizens who want to help. The website listed above provides
information to organizations focusing on disaster relief as well as to
individuals affected by the hurricane.

Hurricane Katrina Resource Center
Apartments.com <http://www.apartments.com/katrina.htm>
Online rentals category leader, Apartments.com, launched the Hurricane
Katrina Resource Center within its site to help the estimated 500,000 to
upwards of one million homeless and displaced citizens in the Southeastern
United States. The Resource Center provides information to help individuals
locate rental information or other Hurricane Katrina relief resources
quickly and easily. The site includes a listing of properties that have
special discounts or other support for Hurricane Katrina victims as well as
general links to Hurricane Katrina support and relief sites for victims,
their family and friends. Visit the website listed above for more
information.

Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions
National Endowment for the Arts
<http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/TFHurricaneRes.HTM>
The National Endowment for the Arts has made available a booklet entitled
³Before and After Disasters: Federal Funding for Cultural Institutions.²
Created by the NEA, FEMA and Heritage Preservation, it is a guide to funding
for mitigation and recovery from 15 federal grant and loan programs. The
booklet will be published at the end of this month but is currently
available on website listed above.

Mental Health Guidelines for Disaster Relief Organizations
International Medical Corps
<http://www.imcworldwide.org/pdf/Mental_Health_Guidelines_Katrina_assistance
.pdf> 
International Medical Corps (IMC) has developed mental health guidelines for
organizations working with populations displaced by Hurricane Katrina. The
guidelines are provided for first responders and relief volunteers helping
those affected by Hurricane Katrina. The guidelines summarize lessons
learned regarding mental health activities for large populations, based on
IMC¹s extensive experience in international rapid onset emergencies, such as
the recent tsunami. Visit the website listed above to download the
guidelines.

Family Farm Disaster Fund
Farm Aid <http://www.farmaid.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=6511>
Farm Aid established the Family Farm Disaster Fund to channel emergency
assistance to farm families devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Farm Aid has
sent an initial $30,000 to several of its partner family farm organizations
in the southeast. Individuals can contribute to Farm Aid's disaster fund
online or by calling 1-800-FARM-AID.

Tax Payer Assistance for Hurricane Victims
Internal Revenue Service
<http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=147326,00.html>
The Internal Revenue Service announced that it will partner with the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) to provide
assistance to taxpayers at local disaster recovery centers established by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The CPA volunteers will soon join
IRS employees to staff disaster recovery centers servicing some of the areas
affected by Hurricane Katrina. Visit the website listed above for more
information.

Youth Service America Seeking Stories
Youth Service America <http://www.ysa.org/news_event/katrina/index.cfm>
Youth Service America (YSA) is sharing with the media how young people
across the country are mobilizing resources to help those affected by
Hurricane Katrina. These projects could be efforts undertaken by youth on
their own or as part of a community organization, faith-based group, or a
school. Please send stories to Christina Wessell, Manager of Communications
& Outreach, 202-296-2992 ext. 28 or mail to: cwessell@xxxxxxxx

Free Online Services for Disaster Relief Organizations
Stargazer Foundation <http://wps.stargazer.org/wps/portal/>
Stargazer provides Virtual Joint Information Centers as well as FamilyLinks
designed to provide services so that organizations and families can
communicate and coordinate in emergencies. As a public service, Stargazer is
making its online services temporarily available at no cost to any families,
groups, organizations, commercial companies, or government agencies that
need to use these services to respond to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster.
Visit the website listed above for more information

 
About Georgia Center for Nonprofits

The Georgia Center for Nonprofits is Georgia's association for nonprofit,
charitable organizations. Our mission is to serve, strengthen and support
Georgia's nonprofit community. The Center advocates to improve the
environment in which nonprofits work and helps nonprofits manage better by
offering information, training, consulting and nonprofit jobs services.
If you¹re not yet a member of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits, click here
<http://www.gcn.org/join.html>  to learn more or join. Center members
receive numerous cost-saving benefits for their organizations.
Georgia Center for Nonprofits, 50 Hurt Plaza, S.E., Suite 845, Atlanta, GA
30303, 
678-916-3000 / 800-959-5015, 404-521-0487 (fax), marketing@xxxxxxx,
www.gcn.org <http://www.gcn.org>


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