FY2018 Immigrant Justice
Legal Services Grant
The Executive Office of the Mayor, through the
Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), the Mayor’s
Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA), and the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs
(MOAA), is soliciting grant applications from qualified private organizations,
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), and partnerships serving the District of
Columbia’s population for its FY 2018 Immigrant Justice Legal Services Grant
Program (IJLS).
The grant program will make a total of $500,000 available to
fund programs that provide targeted services and resources to the DC immigrant
population and their family members. The FY 2018 Immigrant Justice Legal Services
Grant Program will award one-time grants of up to $150,000 to organizations
with a current and valid 501(c)(3) status as well as private organizations,
associations and law firms that plan to mobilize pro bono services in order to
provide immigration legal services.
Apply here via ZoomGrants
Please note the ONLY method to submit an application
is through ZoomGrants.
For more information click here
MOAA's African Community Grant: Request for Applications (RFA)
Background:
The Mayor’s Office on African Affairs
(MOAA) is soliciting grant applications from qualified Community-Based Organizations
(CBOs) serving the District’s African constituents - for its FY18 African
Community Grant.The African Community
Grant is intended to fund programs that provide culturally and linguistically
targeted services and resources to advance the District’s African residents
community. These programs should reflect the Mayor’s top priority areas, and
the documented needs and priorities of the District’s African constituency.
Funding priority areas identified for
FY18 are aligned with Mayor Bowser’s administration budget priorities:
- Education
- Jobs & Economic Development
- Public Safety
- Civic Engagement
- Health & Wellness
- Youth Engagement
- Arts & Creative Economy
NB: The deadline for MOAA's African Community Grant is 5:00pm on Friday, September 1, 2017.
Grant Orientation: Tuesday, August 16, 2017 | Frank D Reeves Center | EDNA Community Room | 2000 14th Street NW, Washington DC | 20009.
RSVP here
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Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Passing of Ed Potillo
On Thursday, August 10, 2017, Mayor Bowser released the following statement on the passing of Ed Potillo:
“I am saddened to hear of the passing of Ed Potillo, a native Washingtonian who grew up in Ward 4's Brightwood neighborhood, graduated from St. John's College High School, and later loved serving his neighbors in Ward 7. He was a mentor to many people - young and some a bit older - who, like him, wanted to make their neighborhood, ward, and city a better place. We stood shoulder to shoulder for statehood and DC values last summer in Philadelphia and many times around the District. Ed will be greatly missed, and my thoughts and prayers are with his family and the Ward 7 community.”
Ed Potillo was an American politician, vice-chairman of the District of Columbia Democratic State Committee, and the Conference and Membership Director for the National Alliance of
Black School Educators.
Mayor Bowser Unveils Design and
Timeline for New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge
On Thursday,
August 10, 2017, Mayor Bowser unveiled the design and timeline of the new
Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge. The Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge is
part of the South Capitol Street Corridor Project, the largest public
infrastructure project in Washington, DC’s history. The project includes
replacing the 68 year-old bridge and reconstructing the Suitland Parkway/I-295
interchange. The Mayor was joined by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton,
District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Leif Dormsjo, and members
of the South Capitol Bridgebuilders team.
“Today, we are
taking a huge step toward improving the District’s infrastructure and building
a safer, stronger DC,” said Mayor Bowser. “The
Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge and the entire South Capitol Street Corridor
Project will create jobs for District residents and provide an iconic gateway
between Anacostia and Downtown DC. When completed, this will be a tremendous
structure and a fitting memorial for a remarkable American icon.”
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more
Art All Night Returning to
Neighborhoods Throughout DC
On
Saturday, September 23, 2017, Art All Night: Made in DC, Washington, DC’s only free
overnight arts festival, will return with an all-new lineup of visual and
performing arts exhibits, workshops, and performances. Art All Night highlights
the most innovative and creative artistic forces in the city while providing a
unique around-the-clock experience for residents and visitors.
“Art All Night is a
unique event that provides us one more opportunity to highlight and celebrate
the artists and makers who keep DC creative,” said Mayor Bowser. “For
eight straight hours in September, we are able to travel around DC admiring and
enjoying the work of the artists and innovators who help us define who we are
as a city and keep our creative economy thriving.”
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more
Mayor Bowser's 30-Month Report
 Time flies when you're busy being the greatest city in the world, and now Washingtonians can catch up on all the Bowser Administration has been doing over the past 30 months to spread inclusive prosperity while promoting and defending DC values.
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This Week's District Minute
This week's District Minute features stories about the new DC Circulator buses and DC's 34th National Night Out.
Click on the image to view the full video.
Two of six African teens who went missing from robotics
competition are in Canada, D.C. police say
 This is what's known about six teens from Burundi who came to D.C. to participate in an international robotics competition and disappeared on the last day of the event.
Hordes of teenagers displaying colors and flags from 157
countries cheered wildly in DAR Constitution Hall on Tuesday afternoon,
exhausted and exhilarated from two days of robotics competitions. Somewhere on
the packed auditorium floor, six teenagers from Burundi quietly slipped away
amid the closing gala.
According to D.C.
police, the 16 to 18 year olds from the small African country were long
gone by the time their chaperone reported them missing early Wednesday and
police later posted their photos on the Internet . By Thursday morning, police said Don Charu Ingabire, 16, and Audrey Mwamikazi, 17, were in Canada with
friends or family and the other four were somewhere in the U.S., not yet with
relatives but believed to be safe.
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more
Teen Girls Gather in Malawi to Advance
Science, Tech Skills
A
hundred teenage girls from seven countries are gathered the Malawi University
of Science and Technology in the country's Thyolo district for a Women in
Science camp. Experts from Intel Corp. and Google are teaching the girls — from
Rwanda, Uganda, Liberia, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi and the U.S. — to develop
mobile phone apps. It's one of several lessons offered at the two-week camp,
which runs through August 14. The hope is that these teens will go on to pursue
studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, also
known as STEAM fields.
"We want is every girl
who participates in this camp to walk away with the knowledge and the
confidence that if they want to develop computer applications, they absolutely
can," instructor
Lisa Mcintye said. "We are giving
them building blocks and access to start doing that." The camp was
made possible by the U.N.'s Girl Up campaign, U.S.-based Intel and the U.S. Department
of State.
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more
Small
Business Funding Opportunity Information Session
Great Streets is partnering with the Deputy
Mayor's Office for Greater Economic Opportunity and Destination Congress
Heights to host this Great Streets Information Session. The Great Streets Small
Business Grant provides businesses with up to $50,000 to make renovations to
their storefront and purchase large equipment. Typical projects include: Purchasing
an HVAC system, installing exterior signage, constructing a patio, fixing old
ceilings and floors. Eligible applicants
must have at least the following: Basic business license, must be located in a Great Street
corridor, lease for two or more years or ownership of the property and For-profit
entity.
When: Tuesday, August 15, 2017 | 10:00am
Where: 235 Shannon Place SE | DMGEO Office | Washington, DC
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more
My Brother's
Keeper - DC: Volunteer Recruitment Fair
 Join Serve DC – The Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism
and radio personality EZ Street for the third annual My Brother’s Keeper-DC Volunteer Recruitment Fair. This
event will host 50 District-based organizations that provide volunteer
opportunities that help prepare the next generation of Washingtonians for
success. Prospective volunteers will have the opportunity to connect with
volunteer organizations, community leaders, and social innovators. Come out and
learn how you can make a difference as a mentor, tutor, coach, or pro bono
consultant.
My Brother’s Keeper
(MBK) is a national initiative created by President Obama to address
opportunity gaps faced by young men and boys of color to ensure that all young
people can reach their full potential. MBK-DC is part of the MBK Community
Challenge to implement evidence-based strategies to create equal opportunities
for young men and boys of color.
When: Thursday, August 17, 2017 | 6:00pm -
9:00pm
Where: National Press Club | 529 14th Street Northwest | Washington, D.C. | 20045
Learn more and RSVP here.
SBRC One-On-One Session: Basic Steps to Obtaining a
Business License
During
this session, the Department of Consumer and Regulatory
Affairs (DCRA), Small Business
Resource Center (SBRC) staff will provide one-on-one assistance with navigating
through the regulatory process. You will gain in-depth knowledge of registering
with corporations (i.e. Limited Liability Company, Corporations, Non-Profit,
etc.) and with the basic steps of obtaining a business license. Additionally,
you will receive assistance with the zoning application process (i.e.
Certificate of Occupancy and or Home Occupancy Permit).This opportunity is
geared towards future and current business owners looking to conduct business
in the District of Columbia.
When: Monday, August 21, 2017 | 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: 1100 4th St SW E268 |
Washington, DC | 20024
Learn more
2nd Annual Taste of the World
Festival
Join the Department of
Parks and Recreation (DPR) on a journey across the borders to San
Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and the Caribbean. The festival will celebrate
international communities throughout the District of Columbia and will
highlight their authentic cuisine, games, entertainment and children's
activities.
When: Saturday, August 26, 2017 | 11:00am
- 3:00pm
Where: Emery
Heights Community Center | 5801 Georgia Avenue, NW | Washington, DC | 20011
Learn more
Business
Training: New Laws Affecting Housing and Employment
Beginning October 1, 2017, the DC Office of
Human Rights
will be enforcing two important new laws that will impact businesses and
housing providers across the District: The Fair Criminal Record Screening
for Housing Act of 2016 and the Fair Credit in Employment Amendment Act of
2016.
Both laws aim to
create more opportunities within the District for individuals who are often
faced with significant barriers to housing and employment due to their credit
history or criminal background. Please join us for an in-depth
training on requirements for landlords and employers under these laws and how
they will impact your business. This training is intended for DC employers,
employment agencies, labor organizations, housing providers, leasing managers,
realtors, rental managers, and landlords.
When: Tuesday, August 29, 2017 |
10:00am - 11:00am
Where: 1100 4th Street, SW | DCRA Small Business Resource
Center (next to Navy Yard metro) | 4th Floor | Room E-4302 | Washington, D.C.
Learn more
DDOT
Announces FY 2018 Vision Zero Grant Funding Availability
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin accepting applications for $500,000 in annual
funding for Vision Zero grants Friday, July 14, 2017. The grants are
designed to promote innovative approaches to transportation safety as a part of
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Vision Zero initiative to eliminate fatalities and
serious injuries to people walking, biking, and driving within our
transportation system by the year 2024.
Vision Zero grants have been awarded to local nonprofit
organizations and District Government agencies to support nontraditional
partners in building a safe transportation system. The District’s Vision Zero
grants aim to achieve action plan strategies by funding innovative new programs
and pilot projects.
Grant
Award Schedule:
- Grant
Application Open: Friday, July 14, 2017
- Proposals
Due: Friday, September 1, 2017, no later than 5:30pm
- Notification
of Grant Awards: October 2017
Learn more
Registration
for Howard University's OCS Fall 2017 Career Fair is open
The Office of Career
Services (OCS) invites you to participate in Howard University's 47th
Annual OCS Fall 2017 Career Fair. The career fair is open to all registered
employers. At this fair, the organizers are proud to connect you with Howard
University's most talented students across all disciplines and classifications
in an effort to provide them with experiential and career opportunities.
Please be advised,
registration for October 3rd is
closed. Registration for October 4th
and October 5th is still open. Please be reminded due to
limited space there are a few changes to our registration this year.
Restrictions:
- The organizers will not accept multi-day
registration requests or multi-booth registration requests.
- Corporations and Government Agencies can
register for either October 3 or October 4.
- Non-profit
organizations are to register for October 5 only.
When: October 3-5, 2017 | 1:00pm -
6:00pm
Where: Howard University's
Armour J. Blackburn University Center | 2397 Sixth Street, NW | Washington, D.C.
| 20059.
To register, click here
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