塔醫中心: CDC建議七種人加打第三劑新冠疫苗

 

Patient Update   Dear Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children’s Hospital Community:   On August 13, 2021 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided new recommendations for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for moderately to severely immunocompromised people. The CDC now recommends a third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for these individuals.   Tufts MC’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at 276 Tremont Street is now administering third doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to moderately to severely immunocompromised individuals. If you meet the following criteria, you are eligible for a third dose:   Are actively being treated for cancer Have received a solid organ transplant and are taking medicine to suppress the immune system Have received CAR-T cell therapy Have received a stem cell transplant within the last 2 years or are taking medicine to suppress the immune system after a stem cell transplant Have moderate or severe primary immunodeficiency (such as DiGeorge syndrome, Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome) Have advanced or untreated HIV infection Are taking high-dose corticosteroids (i.e., the equivalent of 20 or more milligrams of Prednisone a day) or are taking other drugs that may suppress the immune response.   Why was an additional third dose recommended? People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised are more likely to become very sick if they get COVID-19. They may also have a longer illness and may not get the same protection from two doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines as other people do. The available data suggests that they may receive more protection from a third dose of vaccine.    If you are immunocompromised:   Do I need to get the same vaccine I got for the first two doses? Yes, the third dose should be the same vaccine as the first two. Those who got Pfizer for their first two doses, should get Pfizer for their third and the same with Moderna.  What if I got the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine? At present, there are no recommendations for an additional dose of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine.   When should I get a third dose of vaccine? The CDC recommends that the third dose be administered at least 28 days after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Please consult with the physician who prescribes your immunocompromising medication to best assess the timing for your third dose.   Are there side effects to the third dose? To date, the side effects reported after the third dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine were similar to what people experienced after receiving doses 1 and 2. Pain at injection site was the most commonly reported side effect. Most symptoms were mild to moderate and resolved within 3 days.   Can I stop wearing masks and social distancing if I get the third dose? While the third dose of the vaccine may provide added protection, it is still recommended that you continue to wear a mask indoors in public spaces, anywhere that physical distancing by 6 feet is not possible, and continue to avoid crowds.   Where can I get the COVID-19 vaccine? Tufts Medical Center’s COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic 276 Tremont Street Hours: Monday to Friday from 8 am – 5 pm.  Appointments are encouraged and can be booked electronically at tuftsmcvaccine.org. For additional locations, please visit Mass.gov.   Do I need to bring a note from my doctor to get my third dose? You do not need a doctor’s note to receive a third dose, but you will need to attest to being immunocompromised. You should also bring your CDC COVID-19 vaccine documentation.   Do I need a third dose or a booster if I am not immunocompromised? The CDC does not recommend an additional third dose for any other population at this time. If you are fully vaccinated, there is nothing else for you to do at the moment. We will continue to keep you informed of any changes should there be further recommendations for booster shots or additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for people who are not immunocompromised. While booster doses are not recommended at this time; you may have seen in the news that guidance regarding booster doses is expected to be released soon. We will continue to keep you informed as more information becomes available.   What is the difference between an additional dose and a booster dose? An additional “third dose” of vaccine is administered when the immune response following a primary vaccine series is considered to be insufficient. For example, in immunocompromised patients. A booster dose is recommended after a primary vaccine series when the initial immune response is likely to have waned over time.   Thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe.   Gabriela M. Andujar Vazquez, MD Attending Physician Director, COVID-19 Vaccine Program Associate Hospital Epidemiologist Associate Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Division of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases

亞美基金會(TAAF)發佈反亞裔仇恨快速回應工具

TAAF Releases Statement and Rapid Response Toolkit in Advance of COVID-19 Origins Report From the White House 

Anti-Hate Toolkit Launched to Protect AAPI Communities and 

Highlight Proactive Measures for Addressing Hate

WASHINGTON, DC, August 24, 2021 — The Asian American Foundation ("TAAF"), a convener, incubator, and funder for the Asian American and Pacific Islander ("AAPI") communities, today shared a statement and launched its Anti-Hate Rapid Response Toolkit (the “Toolkit”) in advance of the Biden administration’s COVID-19 origins report (the “Report”).

The White House is expected to release this week the findings of a 90-day review on the origins of COVID-19. The Report is likely to include information from the Intelligence Community and the National Labs that could bring us closer to determining the origins of the virus. The White House Report arrives on the heels of the August 3 report on the origins of COVID-19 from the ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Michael McCaul.

TAAF is deeply concerned that the debate over the origins of the pandemic — and some of the rhetoric driving the debate — could further fan the flames of anti-AAPI hate. Sonal Shah, President of TAAF, released the following statement in response to the Report’s release:

“Regardless of the findings of the White House report or any other, we cannot let the public health crisis continue to give way to a crisis of hate in AAPI communities. TAAF appreciates the Biden administration’s willingness to be as thoughtful as possible with the release of its forthcoming report, as it is incumbent on every public official at every level to understand that AAPI communities continue to be blamed and targeted for the pandemic. TAAF refuses to stand by as our communities are consistently attacked at alarming rates, and so we are putting the full weight of our nascent organization behind providing meaningful solutions for combating hate.”

TAAF has worked closely with the Biden administration and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (“CAPAC”) to raise awareness in advance about how the White House Report might be used to perpetuate anti-AAPI hate — which has been on the rise throughout the pandemic. The White House is also hosting a series of convenings with policy experts, TAAF grantees, local elected officials, and faith leaders who are working to better protect AAPI communities through policy solutions, solidarity, and allyship. 

In advance of the Report, TAAF launched a digital Anti-Hate Rapid Response Toolkit on Monday designed to equip the public, local officials, activists, and advocacy groups with culturally competent education and up-to-date safety resources for addressing anti-AAPI hate. TAAF moved quickly to build its Toolkit thanks to the input of several of its partners so that communities have access to the resources they might need to proactively address anti-AAPI sentiment in their communities or to respond to any incidents that may occur. TAAF continues to call on public officials to keep the safety of AAPI communities in mind as they investigate what led to the global health crisis. TAAF’s Toolkit provides victims of hate incidents and their allies with a comprehensive checklist of action items. It also includes guidance for individuals and community leaders to take action against anti-AAPI hate through engaging with public officials, the media, local law enforcement, and other key stakeholders. The toolkit is available on TAAF’s website. 

TAAF and Stop AAPI Hate also collaborated to create, “Documenting Anti-AAPI Hate Codebook”, a joint effort to standardize how anti-AAPI hate is described and recorded. The Codebook also launched Monday and offers standards and recommended best practices for community-based data collection of anti-AAPI hate incidents. This resource provides key definitions and seeks to build trust, transparency, and accountability for improving anti-AAPI hate data quality. The Codebook is available on the TAAF website. 

波士頓市公共場合室內必須戴口罩規定 今(27)日起生效

 

波士頓華埠牌樓電影節今(27)揭幕 放映李小龍「若水」 ACDC駐地實驗室啟動

             (Boston Orange)亞太裔藝術(API Art)"綠路徒步遊(Greenway Walking Play)"活動，邀民眾在今晚，8月27日，週五晚6點，到波士頓華埠牌樓集合，徒步走到杜威(Dewy)廣場，全程約5英里，約6點半時，開始和劇作家Rosanna Yamagiwa Alfaro討論越來越多的反亞裔美人犯罪事件。

              亞美社區發展協會(ACDC)和包氏文藝中心合作，今年第3度推出”駐地實驗室(Residence Lab)”，訂8月27日(週五)下午5到8點，在蘿絲甘迺迪綠路上的司徒麗英公園啟動。

                           此一活動旨在給藝術家和居民更多力量，資源來保護華埠這一社區。

            

              亞美社區發展協會每年一度的”牌樓電影節”也將在不遠處的華埠公園舉行，從27至29，一連3日在星光下放映3部功夫電影。

亞美社區發展協會的牌樓電影節有很多青年志工參與製作，籌備。

                     (Boston Orange) 

華埠牌樓電影節在華埠公園放映電影。(ACDC檔案照片)

亞美社區發展中心 (ACDC)的波士頓華埠牌樓電影節，今年(2021)跨入第15屆，預定 8月27至29日(週五至週日)，一連舉行3日，將於每晚5點半入場，7點半歡迎式，8點開始放映影片。

               今年選映的三部影片，都是功夫片，依序為「若水(Be Water)」，­「葉問四:完結篇(Ip Man 4: The Finale)」，「葉問外傳:張天志(Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy)」。

              「若水(Be Water)」是ESPN的紀錄片系列之一，2020年拍成，由Bao Nguyen執導，長1小時45分鐘，以李小龍在香港2年拍4部劇情長片這期間的稀有檔案，近距離訪問，以及李小龍留下的親筆文字為重心，探討諸如種族身分，代表性等問題。ACDC得以放映此片，要感謝ESPN免費提供。影片使用語言為英語。

「葉問四:完結篇(Ip Man 4: The Finale)」是2019年拍成的香港功夫片，長1小時47分鐘，由葉偉信執導，甄子丹、鄭則士等人主演，袁和平擔任動作指導。影片以李小龍在舊金山開設武館，邀請葉問到訪觀賽為梗，編出許多故事。這部片使用的語言為廣東話，有英語及中文字幕。

「葉問外傳:張天志(Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy)」這部片是2018年的香港動作片，長1小時47分鐘，由袁和平執導，張晉、戴夫·巴蒂斯塔及柳岩主演，楊紫瓊、東尼嘉及元華特別演出。故事描述咏春派傳人張天志(張晉飾)挑戰葉問，卻被打敗後，如何走出陰霾，用傳統功夫對抗外國商人毒販。影片使用語言為普通話，有中英文字幕。

查詢相關詳情，可上ACDC官網，https://asiancdc.org/events/fatg2021?fbclid=IwAR2czWQ8CG3-u9wpiXP56XP0GEXRGC-2khNWoLXMBxafahfHop7VZOfrnSE。 (轉載8月7日稿)

Tannery衣鞋店歧視顧客 法官判賠22萬元還禁在麻州開店

 OWNER OF THE TANNERY BANNED FROM RETAIL BUSINESS IN MASSACHUSETTS, REQUIRED TO COMPENSATE VICTIMS HE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST UNDER SETTLEMENT WITH AG’S OFFICE

Settlement with AG’s Office Requires Owner of Upscale Back Bay Clothing and Shoe Store to Pay Up to $220,000 for Victim Restitution and Anti-Discrimination and Racial Justice Programs

BOSTON – The former owner and manager of a now-closed shoe and clothing store in Boston’s Back Bay is permanently banned from operating a retail business in Massachusetts and is required to pay up to $220,000 in restitution and funds for anti-discrimination and racial justice programs, settling allegations that he discriminated against shoppers because of their race, national origin, and immigration status, under a settlement reached with Attorney General Maura Healey’s Office.

The consent judgment, filed and entered in Suffolk Superior Court this week, settles a July 2018 lawsuit, which was amended in Sept. 2018, filed by AG Healey’s Office against Hicham Ali Hassan (a/k/a Sam Hassan), the former owner and manager of The Tannery, alleging that he violated the state’s Public Accommodations Law and Consumer Protection Act by engaging in a pattern of discriminatory behavior that included making derogatory comments and denying service to customers based on their actual or perceived race, national origin, or immigration status. 

“We have strong laws in Massachusetts to put an end to the kind of unlawful, unacceptable, and racist behavior that this business owner blatantly displayed in his store,” AG Healey said. “This settlement provides relief to the customers that were harmed and makes clear that everyone should be welcome and respected in businesses across our state.”

According to the complaint, Hassan’s pattern of discrimination included a 2017 incident in which he stopped a Black customer at the door, implied that he did not have enough money to shop at The Tannery and told him that “he did not want [his] kind in [the] store.” Hassan then directed the customer to leave, telling him to shop elsewhere. In another incident described in the complaint, Hassan stopped a customer of Syrian descent, began speaking to her in a mock Arabic accent, and told her “Get out of here. I don’t have anything for you here.” The AG’s Office alleges that the experiences of these two victims are examples of a larger pattern of Hassan’s discriminatory treatment of certain customers.

Under the terms of the AG’s settlement, Hassan is prevented from reopening the Tannery or operating any other place of public accommodation in Massachusetts. The settlement also requires him to pay up to $220,000, of which $110,000 is suspended to secure compliance with the terms of the settlement. The funds will be used by the AG’s Office to pay restitution to victims and to fund programs or to provide other resources intended to combat discrimination and promote equity and inclusion in the state. Failure to comply with the terms of the consent judgment could result in Hassan being held in criminal or civil contempt of court.

The Massachusetts Public Accommodations Law makes it unlawful for any business that solicits or accepts the patronage of the general public to treat customers differently on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability. The law prohibits discrimination with respect to both admission into, and treatment within, places of public accommodation. The state Consumer Protection Law prohibits unfair or deceptive conduct in trade or commerce.

Members of the public are encouraged to contact the AG’s Civil Rights Division at (617) 963-2917 or www.mass.gov/ago/civilrightscomplaint if they have experienced discrimination at a place of public accommodation based on their race, national origin, immigration status, or any other protected characteristic. 

This case was handled by Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Burke of AG Healey’s Civil Rights Division, with assistance from Investigator Ciara Tran, of AG Healey’s Civil Investigations Division.

麻州中小學師生在10月1日前都必須戴口罩

             (Boston Orange編譯)週三下午開始，直到10月1日，所有麻州公立學校學生及教職員都規定得戴口罩。

麻州中小學教育廳週三發出聲明，公立學校5歲以上學生及所有年級的教職員，在學校的室內，都必須戴口罩，這規定立即生效。戶外並不需要戴口罩。所有訪客進學校樓噢，也必須戴口罩。

麻州中小學教育委員會是在週二(24日)時投票，給予中小學教育廳廳長Jeffery Riley發出戴口罩命令的權力。Paymon Rouhanifard是唯一反對給Riley規定戴口罩權力的委員，他說他認為把這提案和疫苗注射比率綑綁在一起是個很不好的公共政策。

麻州中小學教育廳廳長會在不久的將來重新檢視，根據公共衛生數據還需不需要這麼做。

麻州中小學教育廳在發出的聲明中表示，規定戴口罩視線在保護學校內學生安全的重要額外做法。儘管規定是5歲以上學童必須戴口罩，但強烈建議5歲以下的學生在學校中也戴口罩。

如果有醫藥或行為上的理由，學生及教職員可豁免於這一規定。對於耳聾或有嚴重聽障學生的班級來說，老師和學生都戴透明口罩可能是最好的選擇。

波士頓總教區也說將逆轉政策，要求人們戴口罩直至10月1日。

Kim Janey簽署新條例 有1000居民說的語言就需要翻譯

波士頓代市長Kim Janey菸署語言是用條例，部分華裔社區代表出席，包括又起黃國威，劉安琪，陳玉珍(右四)。(Juloe Mejia辦公室提供)

          (Boston Orange編譯)波士頓市不分區市議員梅佳(Julie Mejia)

波士頓代市長Kim Janey(前)和波士頓不分區市議員Julie Mejia。
(Juloe Mejia辦公室提供)

提案的「適用語言條例(language access ordinance)」，波士頓代市長Kim Janey今(26)日簽字落實。

該條例修訂了波士頓市現有的適用語言政策，擴大市府所有面對民眾部門所必須提供的語言種類數量。新門檻為有1000名或5%居民(以較少者為準)說的語言，就必須提供。修訂後的條例還要求已翻譯的材料，必須盡可能和英文版本一起公佈，材料的翻譯的或口譯，也必須符合通俗語言用法，切合其文化。

梅佳表示，「我們藉由這條例「做得很激進」，因為我們要宣示那些說英語以外語言者的聲音和任何其他人一樣重要。你的聲音有關係，你們不是這個城市的負擔或障礙，我們在這是要為你服務，而最好的方法就是讓你的聲音被聽到」。

今(26)日下午5點。波士頓代市長Kim Janey和不分區市議員梅佳，以及梅佳的母親和其他支持這一條例人士，在市政府老鷹室，舉行了一場簽字儀式。這條例將在12個月內實施。

波士頓代市長Kim Janey表示，這條例體現了我們城市內的每一位居民都重要，而且確保我們都能持續在狀況內。謝謝梅佳議員和她母親提出這有啟發性的，要團結波士頓市所有人及語言的條例。

 MONUMENTAL LANGUAGE ACCESS ORDINANCE SPONSORED BY COUNCILOR AT-LARGE JULIA MEJIA SIGNED BY MAYOR JANE

BOSTON, August 25, 2021 – On Wednesday, August 18, 2021, the Boston City Council voted to pass a language access ordinance sponsored by Councilor At-Large Julia Mejia. Today, Mayor Janey signed the ordinance into law during a signing ceremony in the Eagle Room. The ordinance amends existing City language access policies by expanding the number of languages the city must provide services for in all constituent-facing departments. The new threshold includes languages spoken by 5% percent or 1000 residents (whichever is less) of the population the service is for.  In addition, the amended ordinance will require translated materials to be released at the same time as they are released in English to the best extent possible, as well as putting requirements in place to ensure that the translated/interpreted materials follow the values of plain language and cultural competency.

“What we are doing through this ordinance is radical because we are declaring that the voices of the people who speak languages other than English matter just as much as anybody else’s. Your voice matters, you are not an obstacle or a burden to the work of this city, we are here to serve YOU, and the best way to do that is to make your voices heard,” said Councilor Mejia. 

On Thursday, August 26, 2021, Mayor Janey held a signing ceremony alongside Councilor At-Large Mejia, the Councilor’s mother---who helped to inspire the ordinance---in addition to advocates and staff. Upon signing, which took place at 5pm in the Eagle Room of Boston City Hall, the ordinance will be implemented over the course of 12 months. 

“I am committed to creating a more equitable Boston,” said Mayor Kim Janey. “This ordinance recognizes the importance of every resident in our city and ensures we all can stay informed. Thank you to Councilor Mejia, and her mother, for inspiring this measure to unite the people and the languages of the City of Boston.”

 

City of Boston - the funding update

 

The Funding Update

To Subscribe to The Funding Update, scroll down to the FUNDING tab here. Back issues with open deadlines are also listed there.   FEDERAL GRANTS Environmental Protection Agency, 10/5/2021 Brownfields Job Training Grants support programs that recruit, train, and place unemployed and underemployed residents with the skills needed to secure full-time employment in the environmental field. EPA estimates 15 awards at a maximum of $200,000. National Science Foundation, 10/12/2021 and ongoing One of the goals of the Racial Equity in STEM Education program is to institutionalize effective & inclusive environments for STEM learning, STEM research, & STEM professionals. Contexts include schools, municipal organizations, workplaces, media, and others. Prospective PIs are encouraged to send a one-page concept paper in advance of submitting a proposal. US Agency for International Development/Haiti-Port Au Prince, 9/24/2021 The successful applicant will implement the Continuity of Learning program. Funding goal: students ages 6-12 will benefit from a resilient education system that delivers uninterrupted access to a safe and quality education. A single award of $21.6M will be made, with a required match of $1.5M. National Institutes of Health, 10/29/2021 to 11/29/2021 Inviting applications to support integrated, multi-project research programs examining the pathways by which technology and digital media exposure and usage impact developmental trajectories and health outcomes in early childhood and adolescence. $3M is allocated for up to 2 awards for 5-year projects. National Institutes of Health, 10/30/2021 to 11/30/2021 Inviting exploratory applications for Learning Disabilities Innovation Hubs that address the etiology, manifestation, prevention and remediation of reading, writing and/or mathematics specific learning disorders. $1.6M is allocated for up to 3 awards for 4-year projects. Commerce/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 11/17/2021 The Weather Program Office announces six grant competitions focused on advancing science and technology from the research stage to transitionable outputs or prototype products. Funding goal: to improve weather and water forecasting through engagement with the external scientific community. NOAA expects to make 56 grants ranging from $100,000 to $1.5M. STATE GRANTS Massachusetts Service Alliance, 9/20/2021 AmeriCorps grants are awarded to eligible organizations that will engage AmeriCorps members in interventions to strengthen communities.  Executive Office of the Trial Court, 9/20/2021 Seeking applications to support the salary and expenses of licensed treatment providers who can provide regional Recovery Support Navigation services to court-involved persons dealing with substance use disorder and/or co-occurring disorders. Executive Office of Housing & Economic Development, 9/30/2021 The Regional Economic Development Organization Grant Program seeks proposals from eligible organizations to collaborate with MOBD to support Massachusetts businesses and regional efforts to nurture and facilitate economic growth and prosperity. Eligible organizations must operate regionally and service 10 or more contiguous cities/towns with interrelated economic assets. Department of Early Education & Care, 9/30/2022 Childcare Stabilization Fund grants can be used for 1) personnel costs, 2) facility costs, 3) personal protective equipment and cleaning or training costs, 4) professional development related to health and safety, 5) equipment and supplies to respond to COVID-19, 6) goods and services necessary to maintain or resume child care services, and 7) mental health supports for children and employees. Massachusetts Service Alliance, 8/25 - 9/10/2021 Youth Development Volunteer Initiative grants will support organizations to engage community members, including youth, in meaningful volunteer service, strengthen their capacity to recruit and retain volunteers and develop strategies to utilize volunteers effectively to solve problems facing Massachusetts communities. Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, 9/8/2021 Requests qualifications and bids to provide rape counseling, advocacy, and emotional support services to inmates and detainees. Max contract term: 5 years. Bids will be reviewed to determine the best value for the award. Executive Office of Education, 9/17/2021 Skills Capital Grants support purchase and installation of equipment and related improvements and renovations necessary for vocational and technical training. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000. Town of Yarmouth, 10/1/2021 Requesting bids for a consultant to administer the Yarmouth Affordable Housing Buy Down Program. The budget is $475,000.   CITY GRANTS New This Week: Boston Centers for Youth & Families, 9/13/2021 Invites proposals from non-profit groups for the operation of the Thomas Johnson Community Center, with services to include financial oversight, tennis instruction, staffing, provision of equipment, and maintenance. Select EV00009610. Office of Economic Development, 1/3/2023 The Small Business Unit requests proposals to support the expansion of economic and entrepreneurial opportunity and capacity throughout Boston. Select EV00008374. On August 10, 2021, Mayor Kim Janey announced the launch of the “Let’s Go Better” listening campaign and a new taskforce for Boston’s equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, which will help inform the investment of an additional $400 million in federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Join these virtual community meetings to engage with the City and discuss your ideas: Affordable Homeownership - August 26 & September 16 from 5:30 - 7:30pm Supporting Small Businesses - August 31 & September 14 from 3 - 4pm Substance Use Disorders - September 1 from 12 - 2pm Access to Internet & Career Training - September 1 from 5:30 - 7:30pm Career Training for Quality Jobs - September 8 from 5:30 - 7:30pm Quality Jobs & Childcare - September 15 from 12 - 2pm Additional community meetings will be announced for October. Learn more.   Mayor’s Office of Food Access, 8/31/2021 Accepting applications from individuals and community-based organizations interested in having a raised bed installed at their home, property, or community site. Public Facilities Commission, 8/31/2021 Invitation for General Bids for Mattahunt Community Center, Project No. 7144. Boston Public Health Commission, 9/1/2021 Seeking a vendor to collaboratively build and guide the design and implementation of a Commission-wide core Racial Justice and Health Equity training. Treasury Department, 9/3/2021 The Community Preservation Act funds affordable housing, historic preservation, and open space or recreation. Interested applicants must complete eligibility forms by 9/3/2021, which will be reviewed by the City’s Community Preservation Act team. Eligible project proponents will be invited to submit an application during the period of 10/4/2021 to 11/12/2021. Department of Neighborhood Development, 9/24/2021  Seeking proposals from for-profit and nonprofit developers of affordable Rental, Cooperative and Ownership forms of housing.  Department of Neighborhood Development, Open  Applications are still being accepted for the Rental Relief Fund. Requests up to $15,000 are being processed by Project HOPE, Neighborhood of Affordable Housing and Metro Housing|Boston.  Office of Economic Development, through 3/31/2024 Seeking proposals from consultants to provide technical assistance services to cannabis equity applicants, under a maximum 3-year contract.  Boston Local Development Corporation, Open  Loans are available for small businesses in Boston to be used for working capital, equipment, utilities, expansion, and other business needs. Terms are flexible and there are no prepayment penalties. Loans range from $10,000 to $150,000. FOUNDATION GRANTS Cabot Family Charitable Trust, 9/1/2021 Funding priorities: arts and culture, education and youth development, environment and conservation, health and human services, and for civic and public benefit. The application process starts with a concept paper. Lumina Foundation, 9/2/2021  The fund is designed to directly support organizations and efforts working to eradicate systemic racism and to advance equity and justice for population groups that have experienced racial oppression. Lumina will support 7 - 10 organizations; max award $400,000 for two years., max. Allstate Foundation, 9/17/2021 Focus areas: Relationship Violence and Inclusive Leadership. Grants range from $25,000 to $200,000; at least 5 grants will be awarded for each focus area. A pre-application is required to confirm eligibility and alignment with program priorities.  The Sphinx Organization, 9/30/2021 The Sphinx Venture Fund supports highly impactful programs offered by nonprofit organizations that address cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion in the performing arts, with an emphasis on classical music. The focus is on programs that will have field-wide impact, that typically go beyond a single geographic area, and that involve more than one partner. Grants generally range from $50,000 to $100,000. Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative, 9/30/2021 (Quarterly) Examples of funded projects include land management and conservation, trail development and maintenance, safety and education, and outdoor recreation. Davis Educational Foundation, 10/1/2021 Implementation Grants support projects that improve the curriculum, the learning environment, assessment of undergraduate learning outcomes, faculty development, incentive systems, and administrative structures. Awards range from $10,000 to $25,000. Nellie Mae Education Foundation, 10/4/2021 Strengthening Partnerships, Coalitions, and Movements grants support efforts focused on advancing racial equity in our public education system at both the state and national levels. Awards will range from $50,000 to $100,000. NEA Foundation, 10/15/2021 Invites applications for Learning & Leadership grants ($2,000 to $5,000), which support professional development for NEA members.  The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, 10/28/2021 Thirty graduate school fellowships are awarded each year. Each Fellow receives $25,000 in stipend support, plus 50 percent of tuition and fees (up to $20,000), for 2 years max.  Enterline, 01/15/2022 Funding priority: services for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled community, worldwide. Project grant requests will be considered most competitive.    THE RESOURCE TABLE 2020 Census Research Courtesy of Boston Planning & Development Agency Research Division Understanding the National Eviction Moratorium Courtesy of Mass Legal Help COVID-19: Help for Boston Residents Resource listings for food, technology, health, housing, and more. Map of Food Resources in Boston Emergency Broadband Benefit Families and households that struggle to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic, can get connected to jobs, healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and more. Households may qualify for either a $50/monthly service credit or a $100 allowance toward a computer or tablet.  Apply online or contact a local broadband service provider. Housing Search Workshop Courtesy of Boston Center for independent Living Do you need data for a grant application? Check out our Resource page for blogs, reports, daily updates, and more.