FUNDING RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS (January 2014 Edition)

 



1. Using Social Media to Understand and Address Substance Use and Addiction

The goal of this FOA is to inspire and support research projects investigating the role of social media in risk behaviors associated with the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (hereafter referred to as "ATOD") and projects using social media to ameliorate such behaviors.
Apply by March 25, 2014
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Funding Opportunity Number RFA-CA-14-008 (R01)
Funding Opportunity Number RFA-CA-14-009 (R21)

2. Domestic Violence Intervention, Education And Prevention (DVIEP) Program

The following Concept Paper is a precursor to the forthcoming Domestic Violence Intervention, Education and Prevention (DVIEP) program Request for Proposal (RFP). Although DVIEP is a current program, the program has been substantially changed. DVIEP is a collaborative approach to assisting residents of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) housing developments who are experiencing domestic violence.

Comments to this concept paper are due no later than February 3, 2014.  Email comments to accoprocurements@hra.nyc.gov.

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3. Cultural Development Fund (CDF)
The Cultural Development Fund (CDF) enables qualifying cultural organizations to apply for grants from the Department of Cultural Affairs.  The agency encourages participation in the process by the widest possible representation of the City's diverse cultural constituency.  The current application cycle is for activities taking place between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.
Apply by February 10, 2014
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4. Neighborhood Grants

Through our Neighborhood Grants, Citizens Committee awards micro-grants of up to $3,000 to resident-led groups to work on community and school improvement projects throughout the city. We prioritize groups based in low income neighborhoods and Title I public schools.

Recent awards have enabled neighbors to come together to make healthy food available in their communities, transform empty lots into community gardens, organize tenants to advocate for better housing conditions, and start school recycling drives.

Apply by January 27, 2014
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5. NYC Fiscal Year 2014 Discretionary Contracts:
Newly Elected City Officials Take Office
Discretionary funds are funds that nonprofit, community-based social service providers use to meet the needs of local communities. The funds are allocated by the members of the New York City Council.  DYCD and other City agencies administer Discretionary contract funds.

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Nonprofit organizations should contact their Borough President and New York City Council representative to learn more about discretionary funding opportunities available in their districts.
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Action Call as Social Media Marketing of Alcohol Reeling in Young Audience

CHS Globe

Social Media Marketing has changed in a course of a few years and over ninety-seven percent of consumers now use online media when researching products or services. The overall concern with the huge presence of online marketing is the overly-saturated exposure of alcohol advertisement to youth.

A new research, published in the Medical Journal ofAustralia, surveyed the Twitter use by the seven most powerful global alcohol brands - including Corona, Heineken, Smirnoff and Jack Daniels in over six months.

 

Read more on the latest finding: Herald Sun

Peer Pressure Gone Viral, A Real Threat To Teens, Cites The New York Center For Living

Photo Credit: socialmediaandteenagers.wordpress.com

PRNewswire-- Excessive use of social media may dramatically increase risky behavior among young adults and teens, and may be directly linked to alcohol and drug abuse.

A recent UCLA study reported that 66% of teens that were being treated for substance abuse disorders said they had the desire to abuse drugs after visiting their friends' pages on social media sites.

While peer pressure has a direct effect on a teen's likelihood of using alcohol and drugs, the impact of social media is much more dramatic.

 

 

 

 

READ FULL ARTICLE: HeraldOnLine

Best and Worst Times to Post to Social Media #Infographic

Think of the Five Ws of journalism — Who? What? When? Where? Why? — when crafting a post and keep the WHEN top of mind. WHAT you post is of utmost importance, but you also need to plan WHEN to post it WHERE in order to reach the WHO you’d like to hook. When is your target community most likely to be tuned in and responsive? What’s the prime time to spark a conversation?

The folks at Social Caffeine created this infographic to illustrate the best and worst times to post on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Google+.



 

Source: Social Caffeine
Article Source: Sally Sisson Social

Organizing Your Community Workshops

Citizens Committee offers the following free workshops for resident-led groups and individuals interested in working on community improvement projects. Those who complete four workshops will receive a NeighborhoodLeadership Institute certificate.  The workshops are held in downtown Manhattan.  RSVP is required.

Group Structure
Saturday, February 23 | 11:00-2:00
Build and maintain an effective neighborhood association or community group.

Media Tools
Saturday, March 23 | 11:00-2:00
Increase public support for your group by framing your message and alerting local media.

Navigating City Government
Saturday, April 20 | 11:00-2:00
Learn how government functions and how to have your community issues addressed. 

Grassroots Fundraising
Saturday, May 18 | 11:00-2:00
Support your group's work with community fundraising efforts.

To register, please contact Wilfredo at wflorentino@citizensnyc.org / 212-822-9568.