Category Archives: Resources

Interested in Getting involved in a Multipurpose Co-op?

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Peter Scobas

If you are interested in learning more about or getting involved in a multipurpose cooperative, come to an open house on April 19, 2014 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at 2811 N. 39th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009. This informational … Continue reading →

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Have a mobile app idea? Apply to FinCapDev!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Peter Scobas

FinCapDev is a mobile app development competition that helps millions of underserved Americans make smarter financial choices and achieve better access to financial services. FinCapDev is offering a $100,000 prize purse, startup cash, as well as tech resources and expert … Continue reading →

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Win up to $20K to make your startup idea happen!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Peter Scobas

ASU’s Edson Student Entrepreneurship Initiative is accepting applications for startup ideas. They provide funding, mentorship, and office space to teams of students from all university disciplines to help advance their ventures. This opportunity is open to all ASU students. Application … Continue reading →

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Want to inspire change in a creative way?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Peter Scobas

Living Resources and the Grand Central Art Center are seeking a Creative to inspire change in affordable housing communities. Artists, architects and social activists alike can apply to be given housing (or a housing stipend), a working stipend, and a … Continue reading →

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Looking for funding related to environmental and/or economic justice projects?

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Peter Scobas

The Cedar Tree Foundation’s grant making focuses on the following areas of concern: sustainable agriculture, environmental education and environmental health. They give particular consideration to proposals that demonstrate strong elements of environmental justice, and conservation. To be eligible, you must … Continue reading →

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AmeriCorps Indian Tribes Grants-FY 2014

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Peter Scobas

The Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) seeks to prioritize the investment of national service resources in economic opportunity, education, veterans and military families, and disaster services in Native American communities. Applications submitted by federally-recognized Indian Tribes and tribal … Continue reading →

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Are you an aspiring LBGT entrepreneur?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by vgonzal2

StartOut, the first national network of LGBT entrepreneurs is organizing its 2014 demonstration day in San Francisco. Demo Day provides a forum for innovative startups from the StartOut community to pitch their ideas and connect with potential investors. For more … Continue reading →

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New NCBA Webinars Focused on Cooperatives

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

The NCBA CLUSA’s webinars are a popular source of information on issues impacting the cooperative community. Whether it is marketing and branding your co-op, understanding the legal and governmental framework of cooperatives or learning how co-ops are using technology to … Continue reading →

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DOING WORK IN THE ARTS AND NEED FUNDING?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

The Puffin Foundation Ltd. has sought to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy. The Foundation’s 2014 Grant … Continue reading →

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DOING ANTI-POVERTY AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORK AND NEED FUNDING?

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

Impact Fund grants are made to private attorneys, small legal firms, or nonprofit legal entities that do not have sufficient access to funding sources. Grants cover reasonable costs and out-of-pocket expenses (including non-recoverable costs), such as deposition expenses, expert fees, … Continue reading →

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