Announcement from TCSA:

Tennessee Community Services Agency (TNCSA) was recently awarded a $975,000 contract from the Department of Finance and Administration Bureau of TennCare to provide the statewide operation of a call/contact center that supports telephone Advocacy and Outreach services for TennCare members and applicants.

The call center will receive approximately 800 calls per week regarding TennCare eligibility and covered services. The center is designed to assist enrollees as well as persons or agencies that call on behalf of TennCare applicants and members. The center will also assist with the redetermination process for targeted TennCare groups.

The center will employ approximately 25 individuals that will provide advocacy and outreach services. Bi-lingual advocates will assist Spanish speaking clients while Arabic, Bosnian, Kurdish, Somali and Vietnamese speaking clients will be assisted through third party interpreters. Specialized advocates will assist TennCare members with mental health and substance abuse covered services calls.

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Humana is calling on all charity organizations in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Maury, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson counties to apply for a one-time, $100,000 grant for the first Humana Communities Benefit in Nashville charitable grant program.

The program – designed to give local not-for-profits the opportunity to receive a one-time infusion of funding to create new programs or enhance ongoing activities – is open to 501(c)(3) organizations located in the Nashville area that address the health, education and communities of local residents.

About Humana Communities Benefit

Humana Communities Benefit is designed to give local, nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizations the opportunity to receive a one-time grant to create new programs or enhance ongoing activities in the areas of:

· Childhood health and education: Projects or initiatives that seek to improve health and academic achievement of children through the educational landscape

· Family wellness and active lifestyles: Projects or initiatives that strengthen the health of family through physical, social, mental, emotional, or environmental support

· Health literacy for diverse populations and seniors: Projects or initiatives dedicated to improving people’s ability to access, understand, and use health information, especially low-income populations, and seniors

Questions regarding the Humana Communities Benefit program in Nashville may be directed to Humana at 615-221-2155, press 1 and then enter extension 1030660 or hcbnashville@humana.com. All organizations based in the 10-county area interested in applying for the grant are encouraged to visit www.humana.com/HCB to download a copy of this year’s application and review program criteria. To be considered, organizations must submit an application by Friday, August 6, 2010.

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The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University has announced a call for applications for the 2010 Peter F. Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation. The first-place prize is $100,000, thanks to a generous grant from The Coca-Cola Foundation. The second-place award is $7,500, and the third-place prize is $5,000. The award application is now available. The submission deadline is July 1. (If you have questions about the application or award process, please contact Jamie at award@druckerinstitute.com). All IRS-certified 501(c)3 organizations are eligible to apply. Administered annually since 1991, the Drucker Award is granted to a social-sector organization that demonstrates Drucker’s definition of innovation-change that creates a new dimension of performance. In addition, the judges look for programs that are highly effective and that have made a difference in the lives of the people they serve. Last year, the Drucker Award application was revamped so that, in addition to collecting information from nonprofit organizations seeking the prize, it would provide them with some of Peter Drucker’s key insights on innovation.

Delta Dental celebrates 45 years with 45 grants

As Delta Dental of Tennessee celebrates 45 years of success in 2010, we are privileged to give back to the community that has supported us — especially in this tough economic environment. To commemorate our milestone anniversary, Delta Dental will be contributing $45,000 through 45 years. 45 grants. This grant program is open to all charities in Tennessee supporting oral health and/or children’s education. Grant awards will be $500-$1,500 and applications are now available for download. Applications and inquiries can be emailed to 45grants@deltadentaltn.com. All applications must be submitted by June 1, 2010, and award notifications will be distributed by August 1.

To apply for a grant or learn more, go to www.DeltaDentalTn.com/45grants.

A great opportunity for a first time homebuyer from Habitat for Humanity:

$50,000 grant available to qualified first time homebuyer!

Nashville Area Habitat for Humanity (NAHFH) has a $50,000 American Dream grant available immediately for a qualified homebuyer. The grant will be used to reduce the mortgage amount for a qualified, physically disabled first time homebuyer who is selected to build their home in NAHFH’s Timberwood community in Davidson County beginning September 2009. The homebuyer must also meet the additional requirements for Habitat home ownership, outlined further on the website at www.habitatnashville.org under the “Become a Homeowner” tab. For further information, please call Casey Campbell, Family Services Director, at 254-4663, x 215 or email her at ccampbell@habitatnashville.org.

From Nashville Post Business:

Among the 183 community organizations netting this year’s crop of YouthBuild grants is the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, which will get $625,000 to help young people finish their education and prepare for the work force.

Participants in YouthBuild programs include individuals who have been in the juvenile justice system, youth aging out of foster care, high school dropouts and others. In addition to receiving academic and occupational skills training, these young people develop leadership skills and participate in community service opportunities. Many YouthBuild participants are learning “green” building techniques, assisting with retrofitting existing homes, and discovering how to help make their communities sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Google has a grant program which allows nonprofits to advertise on Google free of charge for at least three months. After submitting an online application, nonprofits will know within 6 months whether they have been selected by the panel made up of Google employees. Click here for more information on the program.

Still have questions? Then participate tomorrow in a free Web event, organized by TechSoup on the topic. Learn about Google Grants and how your nonprofit can receive up to $10,000 to use towards a donation of Google AdWords, Google’s in-kind advertising program. Click here to find out how to participate in tomorrow’s Web event.