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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Senior Care

Bloomerang

Applicants don’t have to be associated with Griswold Home Care, and the funds will be paid directly to the institution where the caregiver will be receiving education. You must also reside in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia. Areas served: US. Areas served: US. Forever Young Veterans.

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Slides by New OMB e-Gov Head Vivek Kundra

Forum One

Federal News Radio reported today that Vivek Kundra, Chief Technology Officer for the District of Columbia, has taken a position as new Office of Management and Budget administrator for e-government and information technology: Kundra comes to OMB from the Washington city government where he was chief technology officer.

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6 Governments Who Set Their Data Free

Forum One

And they're doing it in ways that allow people to build web applications on top of the data. Here are a few examples: District of Columbia's Data Catalog : The District has opened up 405 data sets across multiple agencies. What are your favorite examples of government data applications and mashups? for the public.

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Hackathons for Good: Techies, Thinkers, and Activists Unite

Tech Soup

One cool project that came out of a RHoK event is InfoPlace Kenya , an Android application for information and directions of essential places in Kenya like hospitals, tourists attractions, restaurants, educational facilities, and more. The District of Columbia Public Library has held as series of Accessibility Hackathons.

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School Choice and Blackbaud Software

sgEngage

states and the District of Columbia now have at least one school choice program, but no two are exactly alike. The answers to those questions depend on your state, which program the family uses, and what software is in your school’s tech stack. How much assistance are states providing? More than half of U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech Trends from Tech Impact

Tech Soup

By using data sets published by the government, they developed an interactive tool that allows child advocates and policymakers to assess health, security, and education opportunities for the most vulnerable in the District of Columbia. Take a look at the power of this information here.

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Shovel-Ready Online Civic Projects #3: Health Care Provider Data Feed

Forum One

The District of Columbia, for example, boasts one of the highest insurance rates in the country, but two thirds of its residents rely on Medicaid and finding and getting an appointment with a doctor who takes Medicaid can seem more difficult than winning a radio contest. Underprivileged families face additional challenges.