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In celebration of Women’s History Month, please join the New Jersey State Library as Dr. Patricia Chappine examines the critical role the women of New Jersey played as they stepped into newly formed military branches and entered the labor force in areas never before opened to them. | Date & Time: March 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Register here.

From striking slogans to powerful imagery, propaganda was a force that permeated every corner of WWII. It wasn’t just a tool for governments; it was a pervasive presence in daily life, impacting everyone, everywhere. Even in Cumberland County, propaganda influenced the community and aimed to shape public perception during the war. Collin Ramsey has earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Rowan University accompanied by minors in anthropology and international studies. His area of expertise is fascism and WWII. Collin is an active docent at the John Dubois Maritime Museum at the Cumberland County Historical Society. If you would like to attend via Zoom rather than in person, please email brittlp48@gmail.com by March 21st | Date & Time: March 23, 2025 at 2pm | Location: 981 Ye Greate Street Greenwich, NJ 08323 | More information.

For FY 2026, the New Jersey Cultural Trust Board has authorized the New Jersey Historical Commission to accept applications from history and humanities organizations for institutional and financial stabilization projects to recommend to the Cultural Trust for funding. Declarations of Intent to Apply (DOIs) will be due in SAGE on June 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. Full grant applications will be due in SAGE on July 17, 2025, at 3 p.m. | More information.

Believe in Reading funds programs in the United States dedicated to the teaching and encouragement of reading for all ages. Funding is considered for programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. The focus is on successful literacy programs that serve populations showing out of the ordinary needs, such as geographic areas with low reading scores and high poverty levels. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, equivalent educational institutions, and public libraries are eligible to apply for support for existing, successful literacy programs that have been established for a minimum of two years. | Deadline: None. | More information and application.

The Classics for Kids Foundation invites applications from K-12 music programs for its matching program. This program will award grants to schools or nonprofit organizations in support of incorporating string instruments in K-12 music education programs. All instruments in the string family are supported (including guitars and ukuleles). United States-based organizations with nonprofit status are eligible to apply. | Deadline: Monday, March 31, 2025 | More information and application.

Recordings at Risk provides support in the United States for the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media through digital reformatting. Grants cover the costs of preservation reformatting for fragile or obsolete time-based media content by qualified external service providers. Eligible media may include, but are not necessarily limited to, magnetic audio and video tape, grooved discs, wax cylinders, wire recordings, and film (with or without sound). The program encourages professionals who may be constrained by limited resources or technical expertise to take action against the threats of degradation and obsolescence. Applicants must be U.S. nonprofit academic, research, or cultural heritage organizations. Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations are also eligible to apply, as are cultural heritage-focused government agencies. | Deadline: April 14, 2025 | More information and application.

This article looks at the effects of executive orders on the financial health of the nonprofit sector in the U.S. It examines how these executive orders will lead to budget shortfalls and provides links to various articles examining recent events. | Article.

From GrantStation: This survey, conducted by GrantStation, gathers insights from nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, grant professionals, managers, writers, and government entities. This survey aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of grantseeking across the United States and globally. All survey responses are anonymous. | More information and survey.

Nonprofits are navigating an increasingly complex and uncertain funding landscape. Whether dealing with shifts in federal funding or the need to diversify revenue streams, organizations must stay proactive and adaptable to ensure their financial health and long-term sustainability. Join Alice Ruhnke of GrantStation for this free 60-minute webinar designed to help nonprofit professionals strengthen their funding strategies and build resilience in the face of change. | Date & Time: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 - 2 PM EDT | Registration.

In this webinar, Fundraising Culture Change Expert Lori L. Jacobwith will outline seven essential actions to help your organization move past fear and uncertainty and develop a clear, strategic approach to fundraising in challenging times. | Date & Time: Tuesday, April 1, 2025 - 2 PM EDT | Pricing, Information, and Registration.