Welcome back to the Community Bulletin Board, a digest of resources and events to keep Delaware communities well-connected and informed. This month learn about opportunities for career training and assistance, respite vouchers for caregivers and grants for nonprofits at risk of attack.
Free education assistance for career development
The Delaware Department of Labor will assist eligible participants with the cost of a program offering a degree, license or certificate to help job seekers obtain employment or advance in their career field. For more information and to determine eligibility, call 302-761-8085.
The state agency also offers a free GED program, which includes the opportunity to receive a $500 bonus. Participants have one year from the enrollment date to complete the GED or high school diploma coursework. To find out about eligibility or enrollment, complete the form found at tinyurl.com/GEDDE or call 302-761-8085.
Delaware Mini Medical School
If you are considering a career in the medical field but are uncertain about the specific program you want to pursue, the Delaware Mini Medical School provides a chance to explore different options at no cost.
The Delaware Academy of Medicine/Delaware Public Health Association and Sussex County Health Coalition offer this free six-week program for middle school, high school, college students and parents to learn about various medical fields online. Subject areas include:
- Neuro-rehabilitation
- Orthopedics
- Psychology
- Dentistry
- Genetic counseling
No previous medical experience is necessary and no tests or grades are given. Students who attend all six sessions will receive a certificate of achievement and membership to the Delaware Mini Medical School Academy. A self-signed certificate is available for those unable to attend all sessions. For more information and registration, visit delawareminimed.org .
Take a break with a Easterseals respite voucher
Moments of respite are essential for maintaining caregivers' emotional and physical well-being. Caregivers needing a well-deserved break may find support with an Easter Seals respite grant. Caregivers receive a voucher to cover the cost of care for their loved ones while they take a break. The time can be used to spend with friends, attend an event or engage in an activity away from home.
The Easterseals Relative Respite Program assists grandparents or other relatives who are caring for children whose parents are unable to do so. You could qualify for this program if you are a Delaware resident, 55 years or older, and raising children under 18 years old.
If you are an older adult or providing care for one, you may qualify for the Easterseals Lifespan Respite Program. Funded by the Older Americans Act, you must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible:
- You are caring for someone 60 years of age or older.
- You are caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.
- You are 55 years of age or older.
Applicants must be Delaware residents and may not be receiving respite funding through any other state source. For details on how to apply for these grants, call 302-221-2087 or email resources@esdel.org
Nonprofit security grants available now
In today's world, cybersecurity threats and attacks by terrorists or extremists pose a significant risk, even for nonprofit organizations. Now, high-risk 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including faith-based groups, have the chance to enhance their security measures through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
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Funded by the Department of Homeland Security, and administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Delaware Emergency Management Agency , the program is meant to improve security and safety at eligible nonprofit facilities.
Nonprofits with multiple locations can compete for up to $150,000 in reimbursable funding per site, with a maximum of three sites for a total grant of $450,000. Additional information about NSGP is available at: fema.gov/grants/preparedness/nonprofit-security and de.gov/nsgp2024
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency will host webinars for those interested in applying for a NSGP grant:
- April 30 at 7 p.m.
- May 2 at noon.
The webinars will cover the application process, best practices, and will also feature a Q&A session. To register for a webinar, fill out the NSGP 2024 Webinar Registration Form
You can c ontact reporter Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com .
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Grant alert: How to obtain assistance for education, respite and security for nonprofits
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