CEDP Newsletter || Sept 29

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Hello CEDP Partners and Friends, 

Please mark your calendars for our bi-monthly CEDP All Partner Meeting happening next Wednesday, October 5 at 10 AM at the ENP office (1719 L street - 93721). Zoom option available. 

Warmly, 

Andi Lambert
CEDP Project Manager
andi@fresnometmin.org

Measure P Cultural Arts Community Survey

City of Fresno residents, the City needs your feedback!

As they continue to conduct research and identify a funding vision and goals for utilizing Measure P funds for arts and culture programs, they want to hear from each of you. They’re asking all residents to spend a few moments on the Cultural Arts Community Survey.

Please share with your residents! 

More information on Measure P here. 

Take the Survey Now

Fresno CEDP All Partner Meeting || In Person

The next all-partner meeting will be hosted in person at the ENP office!

We look forward to seeing you all there! Please contact Andi to add agenda items to the meeting. 

Location Details:
ENP Office
1719 L St
Fresno, 93721


Please be sure to mark your calendars! 

PUBLIC NOTICE || El Dorado to Clinton Rehabilitation Project

Shared by Addams CDC

We look forward to seeing you all there! Please contact Andi to add agenda items to the meeting. 

Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Addams Elementary School
2117 West McKinley Avenue
Fresno, California 93728

View Information Flyers to Share
CEDP Resource Page || Vendors & Candidates 

A new resource page was created to share out local candidates and resident vendors for your reference and convenience! 

Also, if you know of a vendor in your area you would like to promote, or a resident looking for a job, please feel free to contact Andi to get them on the page. 


 
Census Reporter || U.S. Census Bureau Tool 
Shared by Andrew Feil


This is a partner tool to the US Census Bureau that curates data in a visually aesthetic way.
Place profiles and comparison pages provide a friendly interface for navigating data, including visualizations for a more useful first look.

Helpful for communication pieces, grant reporting, or social media. 


Access Website Here
View Candidates Page

Transform Fresno Event
Outreach and Oversight Community Meeting

VENUE
Maxie L. Parks Community Centers
1802 E. California Ave
Fresno, CA 93706


More Information Here

 

River Access Community Listening Sessions
San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust

You are invited you to participate in a community listening session, in-person on October 6th, and October 11th, or virtually on October 13th.


Thursday, Oct. 6th
Location: Betty Rodriguez Library- Meeting Room
3040 N Cedar Ave
Fresno, CA 93703
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
 
Tuesday, Oct. 11th
Location: Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps at the Neighborhood Youth Center- Multipurpose Room
1805 E. California Ave.
Fresno, CA 93706
Time: 5:00-6:30pm
 
Thursday, Oct. 13th
Location: Virtual
Time: 6:30-7:30pm



More Information Here

CURRENT PROJECTS

CZI Grant Proposal 
CZI Housing Affordability Program has extended an invitation for the CEDP Housing Workgroup to apply for a $150k grant. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will inform us of the final approval in mid-October. 

City Of Fresno || Tiny Home Village CEDP Proposal
Several partners within the CEDP Housing Workgroup have developed a Tiny Home Village proposal for partnership with the City in ADU development and management. 

View Proposal || Access Editable File for Contribution


UPCOMING HOUSING EVENTS

Budget Meeting|| Tiny House Village Work Session 
Monday, Oct 3 at 10:30 AM 
Lowell Office

CEDP Workgroup || Monthly Meeting
Thursday, October 20 at 9 AM
Lowell Office

Housing Documents for Reference:
Access One Fresno Housing Strategy
New!
Operating Costs
Union Bank 

Deadline: ongoing

Operating Grant

Make philanthropic investments that expand access to economic opportunity in low- and moderate-income communities specifically in the areas of affordable housing, community economic development, education, human services and the environment.


Affordable Housing: Improve housing stability and influence public policy

  • Housing development and rehabilitation
  • Emergency/transitional/permanent housing
  • Public Policy

Economic Development: Catalyze economic growth and prosperity

  • Small business support and innovation
  • Job training and career development
  • Financial Education
  • Money management/credit counseling
  • Homeownership counseling
  • Scholarships

Stewardship and Sustainability: Support environmental and social well-being

  • Youth development
  • Arts Education
  • Environmental Education
  • STEM
  • Tutoring/homework help
  • Basic needs (Food security)

GRANT DETAILS HERE

 
New!
GARDEN GRANT
California Fertilizer Foundation

Deadline: Oct 21, 2022

School Garden Grant

Grants of $1,200 to California private and public schools for in- and after-school garden programs. Grant funds may be used for new programs or existing programs. The purpose of this program is to increase student awareness and understanding of agriculture through school gardens. At the end of each year, winning schools can re-apply for a progress grant to receive additional funds and a free agricultural field trip.

CFF's goal is to increase the understanding and awareness of agriculture and plant nutrition in California’s youth through school gardens. In doing so, the classroom curriculum can be enhanced with first-hand experiences. CFF's purpose is to provide funding to California’s public and private elementary, middle, and high schools for the continuation and/or implementation of in - and after-school garden programs.

 

GRANT DETAILS HERE

 
Benefit Diverse Communities 
Finish Line Youth Foundation

Deadline: Oct 10, 2022

Finish Line Youth Foundation  

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Eligible applicants serve communities with populations that are predominantly people of color. Priority will be given to applicants that are operating near JD, Finish Line, and/or Finish Line at Macy’s stores.

Eligible project types:

  • Programming or activities for participation in programs that place importance on personal development, an active and healthy lifestyle, or education
  • Improvements and/or renovations to existing buildings, grounds, and property or for new facilities and/or grounds
  • Emergency needs that would somehow be keeping the organization from providing current services such as natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances that require special funding to help
  • Scholarships that provide full or partial funding to participate in programs provided by the organization

GRANT DETAILS HERE

 
Children’s Health & Wellness
ALDI

Deadline: Oct 20, 2022

ALDI Cares Community Grants  

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to benefit children. Areas of focus include food insecurity, health and wellness, and DEI programming. Support ranges from monetary donations to ALDI gift cards. Eligible applicants are local organizations in ALDI communities where ALDI has stores, warehouses, offices, and conducts business.

Applicants may request either cash or ALDI gift cards. ALDI approves requests for gift cards or donations ranging in value from $100 to $5,000.

 

GRANT DETAILS HERE

 
Youth Health and Development 
The Youth Foundation

Deadline: Oct 10, 2022

Youth Foundation 

As part of Finish Line’s Louder Than Words platform and continued goal to support diverse and underserved communities, the Finish Line Youth Foundation is launching a nationwide grant cycle. These grants will be awarded throughout 2022 to nonprofit organizations that make a difference in communities around the country.

Eligible project types:

 

  • Programming or activities for participation in programs that place importance on personal development, an active and healthy lifestyle, or education
  • Improvements and/or renovations to existing buildings, grounds, and property or for new facilities and/or grounds
  • Emergency needs that would somehow be keeping the organization from providing current services such as natural disasters or other unforeseen circumstances that require special funding to help
  • Scholarships that provide full or partial funding to participate in programs provided by the organization

GRANT DETAILS HERE
 
Educational Gardens
Lorrie Otto Seeds

Deadline: Oct 15, 2022

Seeds for Education

Grants of up to $500 to USA public and private schools, nonprofit youth organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning opportunities to plan, plant, and care for native plant gardens.

Examples include:

  • Pollinator gardens,
  • Rain gardens to improve water quality,
  • Tallgrass prairies,
  • Native plant monarch waystations featuring citizen science activities
  • Sensory and natural playgrounds.

GRANT DETAILS HERE

 
CEDP Info

CEDP Member Resource Page
password: fresnocedp
View Page Here

CEDP Community Focus Points
Editable Spreadsheet

CEDP Previous Meetings 

CEDP YouTube Channel  

CEDP Roster & Contact Info
CEDP Roster
General Info

Council District Locator
Map Locator

Nonprofit Compliance Checklist
Access Checklist Here

ENP Neighborhood Data Sheets
Access Data Sheets Folder
Tools Used to Develop Data Sheets

Job Openings shared by ENP 
View Job Opportunities

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EMAIL ANDI HERE

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