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1.  Oklahoma Statewide Digital Projects Survey

     The Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Museums Association are collecting information on the digitization needs of Oklahoma archives, libraries, and museums. Please take a few minutes to let us know of any past, current, or future digitization projects your organization is undertaking, any training needs you have, and your thoughts on participating in a statewide digitization project. All participants who respond by March 1 will receive a copy of the report and a Digitization Projects Toolkit on CD-ROM. To participate in the 25-question survey, visit: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/OklahomaDigitalSurvey

      Oklahoma Statewide Cultural Heritage Survey

     The Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Museums Association are developing a statewide Cultural Heritage Preservation Plan for Oklahoma's museums, libraries, and archives. Stakeholders have identified several key initiatives that we need your help in prioritizing. All participants who respond by March 1 will receive a copy of the report and 50% off the registration for the Cultural Summit II meetings.

If you have not already provided input, please go to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=m0aHDCpKRDmCB3ArpOsIR8i8KRzad1FiSAbNIWc%2fDm0%3d&

3.  Cultural Summit II Meetings

      In 2009 six Cultural Summit meetings were held around the state for the purpose of gathering input on the needs of Oklahoma archives, libraries, and museums. To follow up on those meetings and to seek further input, 2010 meetings are planned for:

· March 22, Harwelden, Tulsa

· March 24, Waynoka Historical Society Museum, Waynoka

· March 26, Santa Fe Railroad Museum, Shawnee

· March 29, Will Rogers Memorial Museum, Claremore

· March 31, Sarkeys Foundation, Norman

There is a small registration fee of $10 per person, which includes lunch and materials. To view the full agenda or register online, visit http://www.okmuseums.org/news/m.blog/53/cultural-summit-and-oma-district-meetings-planned-for-march-complete-online-survey-by-march-1. Remember, if you respond to the Cultural Heritage Survey by March 1, your registration will be $5.

     Threats to Your Grants Collection Opportunity

     To help organizations address threats to historical documents, photographs, recordings, and other archival materials, the Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, administered by the Department of Libraries, is now accepting applications for its “Threats to Your Collection” funding opportunity. Grants range from $500 to $10,000. To apply, visit www.odl.state.ok.us and download an application form, view a list of successful applicants from last year’s program and review a previously successful application. Applications are due by March 1, 2010.

All projects and events are funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, and the Oklahoma Museums Association.

Senior Corps 2010 Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA)

Information below is on an opportunity for non-profits and government entities that have volunteers age 55 or older that serve their communities in the capacities of  1) helping elderly and veterans remain in their homes; 2) tutoring students; or 3) helping communities go green. The Corporation for National Service is looking for those groups who can sponsor an RSVP volunteer program in underserved areas throughout the United States. Oklahoma has almost no representation for programs in north/central parts of western Oklahoma.

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The Senior Corps 2010 RSVP Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) is now open. The overview, NOFA, and Grant Application Instructions are here:
 
http://www.seniorcorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=78
 
The NOFA contains the correct amount of funding available in this competition: $2.5 million for existing RSVP grantees and other organizations; and $229,000 specifically for organizations that are not grantees of the Corporation.
 

Nonprofits Included in White House Jobs Plan

On January 29, 2010, nonprofits received good news when the White House began outlining the details of a $33 billion job-creation proposal designed to spur hiring by small employers, specifically including nonprofits. This development marks important recognition by federal policymakers that nonprofits play a vital role not only as service providers, but also as employers important to the economic stability of local communities.

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits wants nonprofits in Oklahoma to be aware of the White House plan because it could influence personnel decisions for many nonprofits. So we asked the National Council of Nonprofits, to which members of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits belong through your membership in us, to summarize the main components of the President’s proposal as presented during a White House conference call. The National Council reports that during the call Administration officials revealed: 

• Nonprofits of any size would get a $5,000 tax credit for every new employee they hire in 2010, retroactive to the beginning of the year

• Nonprofits of any size that increase the hours or wages of employees making less than $106,800 can be reimbursed for the additional Social Security taxes incurred

• The maximum benefit for any one nonprofit would be capped at $500,000

• The Administration estimates that 1 million small employers (including nonprofits) will take advantage of these incentives

For more information, the official White House fact sheet can be found here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/FACT_SHEET_Small_Business%20_jobs_and_Wages_Tax_Cut.pdf. [Note: Even though the fact sheet repeatedly refers to “businesses,” “small businesses,” and for-profit “firms,” it also states (in the third bullet) that “Non-profits will be eligible for the credit.” Plus, during the White House’s conference call, Administration officials reinforced that nonprofits will be eligible for the relief.]

The President’s plan is not the only one under consideration in Washington. The details easily could change as Congress crafts legislation in the weeks ahead. Therefore, recognize that at this time these are only proposals, not law.

The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits and the National Council of Nonprofits will continue to advocate for public policies that support a healthy and vibrant nonprofit sector.

Oklahoma Humanities Awards

March 4, 2010; 6:30 p.m. at the Oklahoma History Center

For more information, please contact the Oklahoma Humanities Council at 405-235-0280.

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Grants Available Through Leadership Oklahoma City's Youth in Action Program

Click here for more info and to apply!

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Grants Available with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development

The Catholic Campaign for Human Development has worked for the past 37 years to transform lives and communities, focusing steadily on breaking the cycle of poverty in thousands of communities across the U.S.  CCHD was established by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops with a two-fold mandate to fund low-income controlled empowerment projects and to educate Catholics about the root causes of poverty within the context of the Catholic social tradition.

The national grant program  has two categories which are open to community organizations to apply for.

They include a Community Organizing and an Economic Development grant program.  More information is available at http://www.usccb.org/cchd/grants/

CCHD is committed to supporting groups of low-income individuals as they work to break the cycle of poverty and improve their communities.

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Conference Space Available for Nonprofits

Make-A-Wish Foundation is offering the use of its conference space which holds 10-12. 

For information, contact Deirdre Schlunegger at (405) 286-4000

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