FY18 MOAA's Hepatitis Outreach Grant
Request For Applications (RFA)
Background Information:
The Mayor’s Office on African
Affairs (MOAA) is soliciting grant applications from qualified Community-Based
Organizations (CBOs) serving the District of Columbia’s African constituents [residents
and/or business owners] - for its FY 2018 Hepatitis Outreach Grant. The grant
is intended to fund programs that provide targeted services and resources to
the District’s African residents in areas of need in the community.
Funding priority area identified for FY 2018 is
aligned with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration budget priorities:
N.B: Deadline for Electronic Submission is
5:00pm on Friday, October 6, 2017 | grants.moaa@dc.gov
Submission
Details: Online submissions only. Please submit your complete application
through the following online portal: ZoomGrants
Pre-Application Conference:
When: Wednesday,
September 13, 2017 | 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Frank
D. Reeves Center | 2000 14th Street, NW | MOAA Conference Room, 4th
Floor | Washington, DC | 20009
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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.
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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.
Submission Details: Online submissions only. Please submit your
complete application through the following online portal: ZoomGrants
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Mayor Bowser Continues "Every
Day Counts!" Tour at KIPP Promise Academy
On Wednesday, August 23, 2017, Mayor Bowser
visited KIPP Promise Academy, the highest performing charter elementary school
in Washington, DC, to celebrate the District’s charter school investments and
highlight Every Day Counts!, a citywide effort to increase student attendance.
The Mayor was joined by Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles and District
of Columbia Public Charter School Board Executive Director Scott Pearson
“As
KIPP’s continued success reminds us, when we invest in education, we are investing
in the future of our community,” said Mayor Bowser. “We
know from schools like KIPP Promise Academy that when you work with families to
get kids to school every day and you present students with high-quality
experiences and opportunities to learn and grow, our young people achieve at
the highest levels.”
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Mayor Bowser Kicks Off 2017-2018
School Year at Fully Modernized Marie Reed Elementary School, Participates in
Slow Down Campaign
On
Monday, August 21, 2017, at the fully modernized Marie Reed Elementary School,
Mayor Bowser celebrated the start of the 2017-2018 traditional school year.
Prior to kickoff events, the Mayor and other Administration officials were at
the intersection of Florida Avenue and 18th Street, NW reminding motorists to
slow down and use caution while school is in session. At Marie Reed, a
representative from AAA Mid-Atlantic spoke about AAA’s work with safety patrols
as well as steps drivers can take to help keep students safe. Mayor Bowser was
joined at the kickoff by Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles, DC Public
Schools (DCPS) Chancellor Antwan Wilson, Director of the Department of General
Services Greer Gillis, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation Keith
Anderson, and Principal of Marie Reed Elementary School Katie Lundgren.
“Every school day is a new opportunity for students to learn and grow –
to build on what they learned the day before and to prepare for the next day,” said Mayor Bowser.“Throughout
the year, our educators put a tremendous amount of effort into ensuring that
every day counts, but that effort only benefits the students who are in class
and ready to learn. This year, we are doubling down on ensuring that all our
families and students are connected to the resources they need to make it to
school every day, on time.”
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Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon on
Modernized Duke Ellington School of the Arts
On Saturday,
August 19, 2017, Mayor Bowser cut the ribbon on the fully modernized Duke
Ellington School of the Arts, located at 3500 R Street, NW. The Mayor was
joined at the ribbon cutting by Deputy Mayor for Education Jennifer Niles, DC Public
Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson, Director of the Department of General
Services Greer Johnson Gillis, co-founder Peggy Cooper Cafritz, and the Duke
Ellington School Improvement Team (SIT), the Ellington Board, current and
former students, and members of the community.
“While the main
story at Duke Ellington continues to be the talent of the students and staff,
we are thrilled to be able to welcome them back to school at this tremendous,
state-of-the-art building,” said
Mayor Bowser.“The beauty and amenities at the modernized Duke Ellington School of
the Arts are unrivaled, and as a city, we are so proud to be able to support
and celebrate some of our most talented young artists as they learn, grow, and
hone their craft.”
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Mayor Bowser Highlights Kids Ride
Free Program, Celebrates 2017-2018 Back to School Safety Campaign
On
Friday, August 18, 2017, Mayor Bowser celebrated the District’s 2017-2018 Back
to School Safety Campaign by highlighting the programs and initiatives in place
to keep students safe as they return to school. The Mayor was joined by
District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Interim Director Jeff Marootian,
Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) Jennifer Niles, Metropolitan Police Department
(MPD) Assistant Chief Kimberly Chisley-Missouri, and Metro Transit Police
Deputy Chief Kevin Gaddis.
“As the recent
PARCC results demonstrate, District schools continue to make progress and serve
our students and families well. However, we know that there is more work to do
in order to get all students college and career ready and one place we can
start is by ensuring that more students are in class, ready to learn every
day,” said
Mayor Bowser.“Finding affordable, reliable transportation is a big challenge for
many families, but through the Kids Ride Free program, we have created a more
equitable system and provided more students with the resources they need to get
to and from school. Today, we are asking all families to check their DC One
Cards to make sure students are prepared for the first day of school.”
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This Week's District Minute
This week's District Minute features stories about Kids Ride Free, the opening of newly modernized schools at DCPS, and the Mayor's Slow Down campaign.
Click on the image to view the full video.
East Africa
is leading the world in drone delivery
 The cutting edge of drone
delivery isn't one of the usual technology hotspots, such as Singapore or the
United States. The honor belongs to East Africa. A second East African nation announced
Thursday it will launch a fully automated drone delivery program. The drones
will fly themselves, far from the view of humans -- a move that's not yet legal
in the U.S. While plenty of countries have dabbled in drone delivery, no
program has matched the scale and impact of what's unfolding in Rwanda and now,
Tanzania.
In early 2018, Tanzania's government will
begin using drones to deliver medical supplies such as blood and vaccines to
remote areas. The government expects to save lives thanks to faster delivery of
medical supplies. Rwanda has already completed 1,400 similar deliveries.
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more
eBay opens
U.S. platform to Africa with MallforAfrica.com partnership
Americans can now buy
African goods on eBay through the company’s partnership with MallforAfrica.com.Starting
this week, products from select vendors in six African countries are available
on eBay’s U.S. shopping site. The collaboration starts in style, with opening
merchandise categories of fashion, art, jewelry, and clothing. For the new
program, MallforAfrica selects the sellers and handles payments on its
proprietary platform. DHL is the shipping partner. Online shoppers can browse
the entire collection on eBay’s Mall for Africa Store.The new online
channel expands an existing relationship between the two e-commerce companies.
In 2016, they launched the eBay Powered by
MallforAfrica platform allowing U.S. vendors to sell in Africa.
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DCHR Offers Free Job Skills Training to DC Residents
The District
Department of Human Resources is offering classes for DC residents. The Writing Resumes & Job Interview Techniques course
will help participants to construct a resume that makes an effective and dynamic
first impression. Participants will also gain insight into strategies
that today’s interviewers use when making their selection.
This course will also assist
participants in understanding how to avoid common interview errors, learn how
to answer typical interview questions, & discuss how to formulate
thoughtful interview questions.
This course will also assist
participants in understanding how to avoid common interview errors, learn how
to answer typical interview questions, & discuss how to formulate
thoughtful interview questions.
When: Tuesday, September 5 & 19, 2017 |10:00am - 12:30pm
Where: 441 4th Street, NW | Suite 330 South | Washington, DC |
20001
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Request
for Applications FY2018 Great Streets Retail Small Business Grant
The Office
of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) is
soliciting grant applications from qualified small business owners who wish to
improve their place of business. The purpose of the Great Streets Small
Business Grant is to support existing small businesses, attract new businesses,
increase the District’s tax base, create new job opportunities for District
residents, and transform designated emerging commercial corridors into thriving
and inviting neighborhood centers.
DMPED invites the submission of applications by qualified
businesses for Great Streets Retail Small Business Grants pursuant to the
Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Limited Grant-Making
Authority Amendment Act 2016, effective October 8, 2016 (D.C. Law 21-160; D.C.
Official Code § 1-328.04) and from the Economic Development Special Account
pursuant to D.C. Official Code §2-1225.21.
Submission Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2017 at 12:00pm
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DCCAH 202 Arts and Music Festival
The DC
Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) will proudly present the 202
Arts and Music Festival, a vibrant, family-friendly festival that celebrates DC
through visual arts, performance art, and interactive cultural experiences.
With over eleven hours of continuous activities on multiple stages, CAH
anticipates attendance of 10,000 residents and visitors enjoying this
multi-faceted event.
When: Saturday,
September 9, 2017 | 9: 00am - 9:00pm
Where: 4th Street and M Street, SW| Washington, DC (Metro Waterfront)
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DC Supply Schedule Workshop
Each month, the DC Office of Contracting and Procurement
(OCP) hosts a monthly workshop specifically for vendors interested
in the DC Supply Schedule, a set-aside market for registered Certified
Business Enterprises (CBEs) in the District. At these sessions,
contracting officers and contract specialist provide an overview of the DC
Supply Schedule and its application process.
When:
Thursday, September 14, 2017 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: 4th Street and M Street, SW | One Judiciary Square Building | Washington,
DC
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Workshop on Immigration
The Center of Renaissance and French speaking Community is partnering with the Homeland Security and the Department of Citizenship and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), are organizing an information session concerning the actions of President Trump on the immigration and its effect on African residents in the District and in the DMV.
When: Saturday, September 23, 2017 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Lamont Riggs Library | 5401 South Dakota Ave., NE | Washington, DC | 20011
Contact information: (202) 269-1351 | info@renaissance-center.org/renaissance-center.org
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