This is a very comprehensive listing of grant opportunities (pdf, 148K), that the Governor’s Faith-Based and Community Advisory Board has just sent to its mailing list of local FBCOs. To insure maximum distribution to those who might benefit, we are now passing it along to the workforce community, state-level FBCO “Umbrella” organizations and other interested people and organizations. And we would ask you to do likewise with your networks and partners.

This list is very extensive (11 pages) and quite timely, noting deadlines for many grant competitions that close in the next few months. It includes most of the well-known private foundations/funds, and several federal agencies, as well as some rather abstruse/specialized targets/interest (e.g. “Love Your Veggies” School Lunch Campaign). Most of the grant opportunities appear to be open to FBCOs, non-profits and some government bodies…..and very helpfully provides website links that would provide details re eligibility, amounts available, etc.

While extensive, the list is not totally exhaustive. We are well aware of other funding sources and opportunities not on this list, including those offered by the U.S. Deptartment of Labor, other federal and state agencies. But if you go to our “CBO-FBO Gateway” at http://www.workforceflorida.com/gateway/index.html you will find other funding source links in the section for “Grants and Funding Sources & Tips.” If you are not familiar with the Gateway, take a few minutes to browse to see what other info/assistance is provided for Florida’s FBCOs in dealing with government services/programs, particularly those offering workforce, job training and placement assistance. We continue to encourage state/local workforce organizations, our partnered FBCOs and other state/local entities to pursue such grants aggressively, ideally as joint proposals combining resources to serve shared customers, especially those with the greatest needs.