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Department of Labor, 4/19/2022 Pathway Home grants support reentry services to begin while participants are still incarcerated and to continue post-release. Projects are designed to eliminate the time gap between release from prison and enrollment into a workforce development reentry program leading to skills-based employment. DOL estimates 15 awards from the total funding of $4M.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, 4/22/2022 Residential Treatment grants for Pregnant and Postpartum Women provide recovery support services and harm reduction interventions across a continuum of residential and outpatient levels of care. SAMHSA estimates making 19 awards of up to $525,000 per year for 5 years max.
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, 5/16/2022 The Farmers Market Promotion Program supports projects that assist in the development, coordination, and expansion of producer‐to‐consumer market opportunities. Grants range from $50,000 to $500,000.
News for Applicants
In April 2022, the federal government will transition from the use of the DUNS Number to a new SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, which is required to apply for and receive federal awards. If you are registered in SAM.gov, you’ve already been assigned a new UEI. FAQ
FOR GRANTS REQUIRING MUNICIPAL SUPPORT LETTERS FROM BOSTON:
Contact igr[at]boston[dot]gov at least 7 days before the deadline.
Executive Office of Education, 4/6/2022 STEM@Work grants support MassHire Workforce Boards in increasing both the number of employers who offer paid STEM-focused internships to high school students and the number of students who participate in suchInternships. Max award: $50,000.
Massachusetts Service Alliance, 5/23/2022 Planning grants support organizations not currently receiving AmeriCorps State funding, to support the development of new programming in Massachusetts. MSA will entertain grant requests of up to $75,000. The application process begins with a Letter of Intent.
Mayor’s Office of Housing, 3/29/2022 Partners With Nonprofits grants support expenses for rehabilitation or improvements to facilities that are accessible to the public. [Scroll down to the Partners With Nonprofits listing, select ACCESS DOCUMENTS, enter your email address, and download the Request For Proposals.]
Age Strong Commission, 4/7/2022 Seeks applications from organizations and individuals working to build social connections and community for Boston’s older adults. Grants will range from $5,000 to $25,000.
Small Business Development, Open The Small Business Relief Fund 2.0 was replenished with $5 million on 3/1/2022. Boston small businesses can apply for up to $10,000 to cover outstanding debts or support business growth. These funds may only be used for expenses incurred between 3/3/2021 and 12/31/2024.
National Association of Geoscience Teachers, 3/31/2022 Outstanding Earth Science Teacher awards are given for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the secondary level." Ten national finalists are selected, one from each NAGT regional section.
We Are All Music Foundation, 3/31/2022 This year's Power of Music program will award between 8 and 10 grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to support music nonprofits where music is core to the mission and directly related to health and wellness, education, and/or underserved communities.
Creative Capital, 4/1/2022 Artists are invited to propose experimental, risk-taking projects in performing arts, technology, and literature. Awardees receive direct project funding in varying amounts up to $50,000, advisory services, and a community of fellow awardees and other professionals who may provide additional support for the project.
Michaels, 4/15/2022 The scholarship ($2,000 to $10,000) is open to all high school seniors and graduate residents from either Michaels’ military or affordable communities who are pursuing higher education at a college, trade/professional school, or institute.
Frankenthaler Climate Initiative, 4/17/2022 Scoping Grants ($10,000 to $25,000) help museums assess energy efficiency needs and clean energy options. Technical Assistance Grants ($25,000 to $50,000) help an institution specify and accurately budget a project for which the initial inquiries are complete. Implementation Grants ($50,000 to $100,000) address institutions’ climate impact by supporting lower-cost, higher-payback items and can be used as seed money leading to matches for a larger capital project.
The Foundation for Financial Planning, 4/30/2022 Grants ($5,000 to $40,000) support pro bono financial planning to populations who could not otherwise afford or access financial planning services.
Harpo Foundation, 4/22/2022 Grants (up to $10,000) support of new work by under-recognized artists aged 21 years or older.
Imagine Learning, 4/30/2022 The Imagine Signature Grant Program has two funding priorities: Well-Being Outside the Classroom, and Education & Community Research. The Foundation will make a $100,000 award in each category this year.
Creag Foundation, Open If your organization has a new approach to an existing social problem, or is addressing a previously unaddressed social issue, the application process begins with a letter of inquiry.
ECMC Foundation, Open Focus areas: College Success and Career Readiness. Nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies are eligible to apply. Letters of Inquiry are accepted throughout the year.
Doris Day Animal Foundation, Quarterly Grants ($5,000) support nonprofits that directly rescue, care for, and protect animals, along with programs such as senior pet assistance, spay/neuter, pet food pantries, and emergency disaster relief. The application process begins with a Letter of Introduction during the months of January, April, July, and October of each year.
The Boston Local Development Corporation, in partnership with the Transactional Law Clinics of Harvard Law School, are hosting an event on Wednesday, March 30th to help new and aspiring business owners navigate legal and financing issues. Register for the event here
Commemorating the One-Year Anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Shootings
This past Wednesday, March 16, 2022, marked the one-year anniversary of the tragic Atlanta spa shootings, during which a gunman attacked three Asian-run businesses, killing eight people — six of them women of Asian descent. As a Nation, we take this moment to remember the members of our community lost in Atlanta, as well as those lost in New York, California, New Mexico, and everywhere else in between that has been affected by the rise in anti-Asian violence.
The Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to ensuring Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) communities remain safe from violence and fear. Deputy Assistant to the President and AA and NHPI Senior Liaison Erika Moritsugu, WHIAANHPI Executive Director Krystal Ka‘ai, and WHIAANHPI Deputy Director Rebecca Lee travelled to Atlanta on Wednesday to meet with community members and family members of the victims of the tragic shootings. Erika Moritsugu presented President Biden and Vice President Harris’ statements and Krystal Ka‘ai provided remarks at the Atlanta Justice for Asian Women rally. Watch their remarks here.
One year ago today, eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, were tragically killed by a gunman who attacked three Asian-run businesses. These horrific murders shook communities across America and underscored how far we have to go in this country to fight racism, misogyny, and all forms of hate—and the epidemic of gun violence that enables these extremists.
In the aftermath of these senseless deaths, the Vice President and I traveled to Atlanta to meet with leaders of the Asian American community. We heard about the terror and anguish that too many Asian Americans have felt since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, when anti-Asian xenophobia, harassment, and violence skyrocketed to alarming levels. Grandparents afraid to leave their homes. Small business owners targeted and gunned down. Families living in fear for their lives just walking down the street in America. It was a stark reminder that anti-Asian violence and discrimination have deep roots in our nation, with Asian American women experiencing the compounded harms of being targeted on account of their race as well as their gender.
Today, we honor the victims, their families, and the Atlanta community that has shown extraordinary resilience in the face of tragedy. While nothing we do can bring the victims back, their loss has compelled us to reckon with our nation’s long legacy of anti-Asian sentiment and gender-based violence, and recommit ourselves to delivering the full measure of justice, safety, and dignity the Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander community and all communities deserve. I was proud to sign the bipartisan COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act into law last May, which dedicated new tools and resources across government and law enforcement to help prevent, track, and respond to acts of hate, along with new Department of Justice grants and other measures to enhance community engagement, empowerment, and education.
This tragedy is also yet another reminder of the gun violence epidemic. My Administration has taken more executive action to reduce gun violence than any other Administration it its first year. But there is more to do—and Congress must act.
On this somber anniversary, my Administration remains fully committed to advancing safety, inclusion, and belonging for all Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders—especially the women and girls who disproportionately bear the burdens of hate—and to reducing the gun violence that terrorizes our communities. Together, we must build a future where no one fears violence.
Read Vice President Harris’ statement hereand below:
One year ago, our nation endured a heinous act of violence—an act born of racism, sexism, and hate.
Today, as a nation, we bear witness to the intolerance that still exists, and has sadly long existed, in our society. In particular, we bear witness to the increase in violence and discrimination in the past few years against Asian American women.
And we recommit to doing all we can to ensure all Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander individuals and communities are safe from violence, discrimination, and fear.
One year ago, eight members of this community, six of whom were women of Asian descent, were taken too soon. They were friends, siblings, parents. They were each deeply loved. And they are each profoundly missed.
Our nation mourns their loss. Their family and loved ones are in my thoughts and prayers.
Celebrating the Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act
On March 16, 2022, President Biden signed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). This reauthorization not only renews VAWA through 2027, but also strengthens the protections offered to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking, including:
new services and resources for underserved communities such as LGBTQ+ and rural communities
increased legal services and training to law enforcement to provide trauma-informed assistance to survivors
improved background check systems to prevent abusers from purchasing firearms, and
new federal civil cause of action to prosecute cases of digital harassment and cybercrime.
The President acknowledged the significance of the timing of this reauthorization, stating, “Today, one year since a gunman killed eight people in Atlanta, six of whom were women of Asian descent, these horrific murders are a reminder that we still have work to do to put an end to misogyny and racism and all forms of hate we have.” Read President Biden’s remarks on the reauthorization of VAWA here.
WHIAANHPI and President’s Advisory Commission Co-Chairs Issue Joint Statement Commemorating the Anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Shootings
On March 16, 2022, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai, who serve as Co-Chairs of the White House Initiative and President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific islanders, issued a joint statement commemorating the anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings. Read the full text of the Co-Chairs’ joint statement here and below:
We share our deepest condolences with the families of the victims of the senseless shootings that shook our nation one year ago. The tragedy in Atlanta not only left families without their loved ones, but also further shook an entire community that was already facing escalating instances of anti-Asian violence, which disproportionately targeted women. At the onset of the pandemic, Asian Americans were increasingly met by racism and anti-Asian sentiment, which left many feeling scared to leave their homes because of safety concerns. That is unconscionable. It is unacceptable. And we will not stand for it.
The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to fighting anti-Asian bias and gender-based violence, and ensuring that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander families recover from the multiple crises they’ve been confronted with. Under our leadership, the White House Initiative and President’s Advisory Commission continue to coordinate a comprehensive federal response to address these issues and advance equity, justice, and opportunity for AA and NHPI communities. Together, we will work to ensure that our nation lives up to its founding ideals, and that the American Dream is within reach for every AA and NHPI family.
WHIAANHPI Co-Chair U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai Joins Community Vigil in Detroit on Anniversary of Atlanta Spa Shootings
U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai speaks at a community vigil in Detroit on the anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings. (Source: @AmbassadorTai, March 16, 2022)
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Ambassador Tai took part in a community vigil in Detroit, Michigan hosted by APIAVote to honor the victims of the Atlanta spa shootings as well as the memory of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American killed in an act of anti-Asian violence almost 40 years ago. Ambassador Tai noted, “These acts of violence across multiple generations are a reminder that anti-Asian hate is not new. It is the source of deep anxiety and pain that keeps many of us up at night – in fear for ourselves, our parents, our neighbors, and our loved ones… In this somber moment, remember that we are always working to perfect our union, to make it more tolerant and just. The work and strength of our community is proof that we are resilient, and that progress is possible.” Read Ambassador Tai’s full statement here.
Deputy Assistant to the President and AA and NHPI Senior Liaison Erika Moritsugu Speaks on the State of Asian American Women
Deputy Assistant to the President and AA and NHPI Senior Liaison Erika Moritsugu speaks with PBS Newshour on the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings. (Source: PBS Newshour, March 16, 2022)
On March 16, 2022, Deputy Assistant to the President and AA and NHPI Senior Liaison Erika Moritsugu spoke with PBS Newshour about the impact of the Atlanta spa shootings and the continued racism and misogyny that AA and NHPI communities still face. Ms. Moritsugu highlighted the importance of honoring the memories of the victims and working to support healing among our communities. You can watch the interview here.
On March 17, 2022, Ms. Moritsugu joined Teen Vogue and The Asian American Foundation’s Women History Month event entitled, “The State of Asian American Women.” Other featured speakers included Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY), and National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum Executive Director Sung Yeon Choimorrow. You can watch the conversation here.
JOIN US: National and Regional Events Commemorating the Atlanta Anniversary
On Monday, March 21, 2022, join us for our AA & NHPI Women’s History Month & Atlanta One-Year Commemoration event. The virtual event will bring together White House, WHIAANHPI, and National AA and NHPI women leaders united in combating hate. Following our national event, WHIAANHPI's Regional Network will also host virtual events in different regions across the country to share regional-based resources and discussion with AA and NHPI communities.
The White House and WHIAANHPI
National AA & NHPI Women’s Event: Women’s History Month & Atlanta One-Year Commemoration Monday, March 21, 2022 1:00pm ET Register here
WHIAANHPI Southeast Regional Network (RN4)
AA & NHPI Virtual Community Roundtable (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee)
Combating Anti-Asian Hate Roundtable (Arizona, California, Nevada, Hawai'i, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau)
Celebrating Joy, Positivity and Coming Together: Happy Holi
In the midst of our healing and hardship, we want to acknowledge hope and community. Today, we want to wish all who are celebrating a happy Holi. As Vice President Harris stated, “Today is a day celebrating joy, positivity, and coming together through vibrant colors.”
AG HEALEY CALLS ON EPA TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS TO ADDRESS THE HEALTH DANGERS OF LEAD
Multistate Coalition Identifies Broad-based Effort to Combat Lead Poisoning Risks as Vital to Remedying Longstanding Environmental Injustices
BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen protections against lead poisoning, particularly for children living in underserved and disadvantaged communities that are already overburdened with environmental harm.
In its comments, the coalition calls EPA’s “Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and Disparities in U.S. Communities,” a strong starting point to addressing the serious public health issue of lead poisoning, and lays out further recommendations for how the agency should strengthen its plan to more aggressively combat the many ways in which people – especially children – are exposed to lead including through paint, drinking water, soils, aviation fuel, air, food, and occupational hazards.
“Lead poisoning poses serious long-lasting health risks for our children,” AG Healey said. “This is a devastating source of health inequity caused by years of systemic injustices, and we are calling on the EPA to move quickly and do more to protect our children from further harm.”
Lead is a highly toxic metal that can cause serious and irreversible health effects. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that children in at least 4 million households nationwide are exposed to high levels of lead. A 2021 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics found that more than half of the children in the U.S. have detectable levels of lead in their blood. Lead poisoning is a major health equity issue: that study also found that elevated blood lead levels in children are closely related to poverty, race, and their lack of access to newer housing. According to other research, children living in low-income communities in Massachusetts are nearly four times more likely to have elevated blood lead levels than higher-income communities.
Children who have been exposed to even very low levels of lead are at risk for neurological and physical problems during critical stages of early development. In fact, there is no safe level of lead for children. Children under the age of 6 are more likely to be exposed to lead than any other age group, as their normal behaviors could result in them chewing lead paint chips; breathing in or swallowing dust from old lead paint that gets on floors, windowsills, and hands; and eating certain foods, playing in soil, and handling other consumer products.
According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s 2020 Annual Childhood Lead Poisoning Surveillance Report, lead paint is the primary source of childhood exposure in the state, and Massachusetts has the third oldest housing stock in the country, making lead exposure a significant risk for the state’s children. In 2020, 420 children in the state were found to have lead poisoning, however because of the ongoing public health crisis, lead screening was down 10 percent in 2020, and the prevalence of lead poisoning increased.
The multistate coalition’s comments urge EPA to build on the efforts identified in the draft strategy to increase public health protections, address legacy lead contamination for communities with the greatest risk of exposure, and promote environmental justice, by calling on the agency to implement other aggressive measures including:
Increasing resources for enforcing existing laws relating to lead paint in rental housing and amending existing regulations to require landlords to increase the frequency of inspections of houses with a history of lead paint hazards;
Developing proactive policies and standards for hazardous waste sites, drinking water, and other sources of lead exposure that are more protective of public health and designed to reduce lead poisoning;
Developing aggressive deadlines for tightening standards, developing enforcement policies, and conducting an endangerment determination for lead in aviation gas under the Clean Air Act;
Identifying meaningful environmental justice targets to ensure that the communities most in need and vulnerable populations are protected;
Encouraging inter-agency collaboration and data-sharing with other federal agencies;
Allocating federal funds to replace drinking water service lines containing lead that reach historically marginalized communities;
Requiring the testing of water and remediation of lead service lines and lead plumbing fixtures in public, charter, and private schools and in childcare centers; and
Expanding multi-language informational campaigns and blood lead testing programs to address “take-home lead” exposure - lead from work that accumulates on a worker’s clothing and shoes.
Joining AG Healey in submitting the comments are the attorneys general of New York, California, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin.
Handling this matter for Massachusetts are Assistant Attorney General Brian Clappier and Senior Enforcement Counsel Lou Dundin of AG Healey’s Environmental Protection Division.
