Seniors Housing Project
The District of North Vancouver is issuing a Request For Proposals (RFP) for a Seniors Housing Project on the Old Lynn Valley Library site in North Vancouver. Please see the attached for more details. Closing date and time: Friday February 5, 2010 - 4:00 PM.

The Vancity Community Foundation, JDQ Systems Inc and Enterprising Non-Profits are proud to announce the 2nd annual Call for Letters of Intent (LOI) to participate in Social Enterprise’s answer to the Dragon’s Den.
Ever wonder what might happen if the dragons left their den and entered the realm of social enterprise? Welcome to a special business case contest where three social enterprises will pitch their key business opportunity or challenge for a chance to win a series of prizes. Prizes include the opportunity to work with JDQ Systems Inc. (leading business performance improvement consultants) to solve their enterprise challenge, a technical assistance grant of $2,500 from enp, and a $15,000 funding award from Vancity Community Foundation to implement solutions. Click here for more information. Deadline for applications is February 12, 2010.

Vancity Social Enterprise Leadership Bursary Fund
Each year, Vancity provides Leadership Bursary grants to social enterprises. The Social Enterprise Leadership Bursary Fund is designed to enhance the success of social enterprises and to strengthen the social enterprise sector by supporting professional development and capacity building of social enterprise leaders and managers. The Fund provides financial assistance to support social enterprise leaders and managers to attend conferences, workshops and other learning events that will build their knowledge and skills related to the operation, management and growth of social enterprises.

The fund is open to individuals from organizations that have received funding or financing for social enterprise activities from Vancity and/or the Enterprising Non-profits Program (enp) and are currently engaged in the development and operation of a social enterprise.  (Grants are disbursed to the organization).

Please see the attached for further information. The application deadline for this round is February 26th. The next application round will be held in late September. If you’d like further information, feel free to contact Annie White at T 604.877.6580  F. 604.709.6909.

Canadian Women’s Foundation (CWF) is now accepting proposals for Annual Violence Prevention Grants for 2010.
CWF is Canada’s only national public foundation dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls.  Funding is given to women’s organizations across Canada that are using the most effective approaches to ending violence against women, moving women out of poverty, and building strong, resilient girls. Particular priority is given to funding work with women, children and girls who face multiple challenges.

The goals of the Annual Violence Prevention Grants are

• To prevent violence against women and girls through work involving girls or teens – such as healthy relationships programs, leadership development or outreach.
   
• To support women’s organizations and programs in Canada that help women and children rebuild their lives after the crisis of experiencing violence – such as education for women with disabilities, second stage housing, or loan funds.

Under this initiative, CWF expects to select approximately 50 grants up to a maximum of $25,000 each.  If your organization and work fits the selection criteria, you may apply for additional funding of up to $3,000 to assist with access costs. The proposal guidelines are now available online at www.canadianwomen.org – click on ‘Apply for a Grant’ and then ‘How to Apply’.  Please download the proposal questions and the accompanying guidelines.

The submission deadline is February 8, 2010. Proposals postmarked after this date will not be considered.

If you have any questions, you may contact , Violence Prevention Programs Manager, or call 416-365-1444 ext 228, or on CWF’s toll free number 1-866-293-4483 ext 228.