Winter Showcase of Nonprofits
Saturday, February 27, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Learning Tree Farm invites your nonprofit to join the new Winter Showcase of Nonprofits during the 10th Annual Antiques Appraisal at Town & Country Shopping Center.   For details about this promotional opportunity please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Valerie at 269-1304

Beautification Grants

Keep Montgomery County Beautiful will award grants of up to $250  for eligible groups to purchase plants or bulbs.    Deadline to apply is March 1.   For details visit http://www.mcswd.org/beauweb.pdf.   With questions contact Jane Tomcisin at (937) 496-6796 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Montgomery County Solid Waste District will support projects that involve  

Centerville-Washington Foundation Call for Applicants

Nonprofit or government organizations in the Centerville Washington Township area may apply to  launch new projects or to generate matching funds for projects in the areas of arts and humanities, civic affairs, the environment, education, health or social services.    Foundation grants have ranged between  $500 and $2,500.   Deadline to apply is March 1.   A second grant cycle will take place six months later.   For details visit www.centervillewashingtonfoundation.org.

Miami Valley Global Youth Service Day

This annual international event celebrates youth volunteers (ages 5-25).   The deadline to submit  a proposal  is February 1.   For details visit www.volunteerdayton.org.   Find related grants at http://www.ysa.org/grants/.

Give a Day, Get a Disney Day

The Miami Valley Association of Volunteer Administrators hosted an excellent workshop on how nonprofits can participate in this Disney campaign to give 1 million volunteers  a free ticket to Disney Parks.   Look for volunteer opportunities at www.disneyparks.com.   Nonprofits who want to join can register at http://vop.handsonnetwork.org.   Hurry - The tickets are going fast!

Seeking Nominations for "Jewels of the Gem City"
The Woman's Club of Dayton Foundation, the YWCA Dayton and the Friends of the Dayton Arcade will honor individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the historic preservation of Dayton.   Deadline for nominations is February 1.   Visit www.thedaytonwomansclub.com for details.

Seeking Nominations  for Community Volunteer of the Month

The United Way Volunteer Connection recognizes an outstanding community volunteer each month.   Your volunteer could be showcased in the Dayton Daily News!   For details visit www.volunteerdayton.org.

Seeking Nominations for Eclipse Integrity Awards

These annual awards from the  Better Business Bureau honor businesses and nonprofit organizations for their management practices, business relationships and promotional efforts that promote consumer trust.   Deadline to nominate an organization other than your own is February 1.   Deadline to nominate your own organization is March 5.   For details visit www.bbb.org.

2010 Neighborhood Leadership Institute (NLI)
Participants in the City of Dayton's NLI gain insight into Dayton's history, its

governmental process, and the inner workings of its neighborhoods.   This educational program is open to any adult resident of the City of Dayton.   Deadline to apply is February 11.   For details visit http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pcd/cp/Pages/NLI.aspx  

Grant Professionals Certification (GPC)  Exam

Grant professionals interested in earning their certification can sit for the GPC exam in Indianapolis on March 20.   Advance application is required.   Visit www.grantcredential.org for details.