87 indicators on this site track critical aspects of our region’s economy and quality of life. "From this foundation ... we can work together to address our region’s challenges and build on our strengths." Great tool for community based research, grantwriting, and other collaborative work! Each measure includes a description of the indicator, a brief analysis of trends, a chart displaying trends over time, and tables providing data for our counties, plus comparisons to the state and nation. 2013 data are now available for several of the indicators. (H/T Kelly Ellenburg)

http://www.etindex.org/

2. UT Farmers Market Partnership Feeds Hungry Neighbors

UT's Farmers Market is broadening its reach through Grow More, Give More, a partnership between the Institute of Agriculture and the Society of St. Andrew aimed at feeding Knoxville’s hungry neighbors and reducing food waste.

http://tntoday.utk.edu/2014/06/12/ut-farmers-market-helps-feed-knoxvilles-hungry/

3. Aquatic Biogeochemistry Team: Cross-Country Science, Cross-Institutional Partnership

UT faculty members Karen Lloyd and Andrew Steen have developed a partnership over time with two New Jersey high school teachers that supports grant-funded research, teaching AND outreach! “The novelty of the Aquatic Biogeochemistry Team is that the students don’t just practice scientific exercises. This is the real deal. Students are making new scientific discoveries,” Lloyd said.

More: http://tntoday.utk.edu/2014/06/17/crosscountry-science-ut-faculty-mentor-innercity-jersey-youth/

4. Video: UT Gardens Expands Therapeutic Gardening Partnerships

UT Gardens has expanded its work in therapeutic gardening in partnership with a growing number of local healthcare organizations. In this video by Susan Alexander, Knoxville News Sentinel, UT's Derrick Stowell discusses issues that arise when creating gardens to be accessible to people with disabilities.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3djoy159MdM

OPPORTUNITIES

5. Webinar: How to Raise Funds from USAID

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) supports a wide range of issues areas: agriculture and food security; democracy and human rights; education; global health; environment and global climate change; gender equality; and more. From USAID: "Virtually any organization with a solution for a development challenge in any sector or country in which USAID operates is eligible to apply." Webinar to cover: (1) USAID Geographic Landscape: Geographic priorities, Issue Sectors and Financial Instruments & Eligibility (2) How to Participate: Information sources for upcoming calls for proposals (3) The Application Process: The Request for Application Process & the Basic overview on developing the Letter of Interest (LOI), Budget and Full Grant Application

Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 25, 9:30-11:00 AM (Eastern)

Webinar Information and Registration: http://landing.fundsforngos.org/how-to-raise-funds-from-usaid/

USAID Development Innovation Ventures Funding: http://www.usaid.gov/div/apply

6. Nominate a Grad Student for Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award

The K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award recognizes graduate students who show exemplary promise as future leaders of higher education; who demonstrate a commitment to developing academic and civic responsibility in themselves and others; and whose work reflects a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. (H/T MN Campus Compact)

Deadline: October 1, 2014.

More: http://www.aacu.org/meetings/annualmeeting/AM15/CrossAward.cfm

FUNDING

7. William T. Grant Foundation: Inequality Research Studies

The William T. Grant Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry from projects working to enhance understanding of the programs, policies, and practices that reduce inequalities in youth development. Grants of up to $600,000 will be awarded for projects that inform programs, policies, and practices to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Studies may examine approaches that improve outcomes for all youth but also reduce gaps if applied to those who need them most, as well as programs, policies, and practices aimed at elevating the most disadvantaged young people. The foundation also is interested in studies that improve the measurement of inequality in ways that will enhance the work of researchers, practitioners, and policy makers.

Deadline: August 5, 2014 (Letters of Inquiry)

More: http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/funding_opportunities/research_grants/reducing-inequality

8. Kinder Morgan Foundation: K-12 Academic, Arts, Environmental Programs

The Kinder Morgan Foundation, the charitable arm of energy company Kinder Morgan, works to help today's science, math, and music students become the engineers, educators, and musicians who will support their diverse communities for years to come. To that end, the foundation supports K-12 programs that promote the academic and artistic interests of young people in cities and towns across North America where Kinder Morgan operates. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded for academic programs, including tutoring; arts education programs; and environmental education programs that work with local schools and meet curriculum standards.

Deadline: Rolling

More: http://www.kindermorgan.com/community/km_foundation_guidelines.cfm

NEW RESOURCES & READING

9. Modules Supporting University Engagement with Latino Communities

These content modules, developed by the University of Georgia, were designed to prepare students and faculty for more effective work with the diverse and growing Latino communities in our region. Each module includes a video that can be watched during or outside of class; links for additional, detailed information about topics covered; and sample reflection questions that can be used or adapted by instructors to discuss content with students.

http://servicelearning.uga.edu/modules-supporting-latino-service-learning/

10. Prezi: The "New Engagement" - What Does it Look Like?

An interactive summary of new resources presented at the APLU joint summer meeting of the Commission on Competitiveness, Innovation and Economic Prosperity and the Council on Engagement and Outreach, June 2014.

https://prezi.com/x3be3iar7jf5/

QUICK LINKS: ENGAGEMENT FUNDING, SUBMISSION CALLS, CONFERENCES, AND MORE

June 2014:

· Summer Institutes in Atlanta: the Weekend Organizing Institute, June 20-22; Cultural Organizing Intensive, June 23-27.

· “InnovAction for Poverty” Research Paper Competition. Deadline (500 word abstract): June 23, 2014.

· Webinar: How to Raise Funds from USAID. Webinar Date: Wednesday, June 25, 9:30-11:00 AM (Eastern).

· American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Accepting Applications for HOPES Seed Grants. Deadline: June 27, 2014.

· True Hero Funding Competition for Student Community Service Projects. Voting Deadline: June 30th, 2014.

· U.S. Department of Education Announces $75 million in grants for First in the World Competition. Deadline: June 30^th, 2014.

· Community Service Grants. Ongoing through June 30^th, 2014.

July 2014:

· Call for Proposals: National Center for Science and Civic Engagement 2014 Washington Symposium. Deadline: July 1, 2014.