WELCOME TO URBAN AWARENESS USA
Your Nonprofit's Dream Team!
The experts at Urban Awareness USA are here to help you secure more funding, strengthen your organization, solve challenges, and create greater impact. Through live training, practical resources, and ongoing support, you'll always have a trusted team to help you move your mission forward.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Everything You Need to Fully Fund Your Mission
Knowledge. Tools. Community.
When you become a member, you gain access to experienced nonprofit professionals, practical tools, proven training, and a supportive community—all designed to help you secure more funding, strengthen your organization, and create greater impact.
Live Expert Training
Learn & Grow
Learn directly from experienced nonprofit professionals through live workshops covering fundraising, grant writing, leadership, marketing, AI, stewardship, and more.
Funding Resources
Become Fully Funded
Access funding opportunities, grant strategies, templates, checklists, and practical tools designed to help you secure more resources for your mission.
Expert Guidance
Trusted Advisors
Get practical answers to your questions from professionals who understand the real-world challenges nonprofit leaders face every day.
Community & Networking
You're Not Alone
Connect with nonprofit leaders from across the country to share ideas, build relationships, and learn from one another's experiences.
The Reality for Many Nonprofits
Stop Trying to Figure Everything Out Alone!
Every week, nonprofit leaders spend hours trying to find funding, strengthen programs, solve organizational challenges, keep up with changing regulations, and make important decisions that impact their mission.
If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
Most organizations are forced to piece together advice from Google searches, webinars, conferences, Facebook groups, and expensive consultants.
There has to be a better way.
Expert Guidance
Learn directly from experienced nonprofit professionals who understand the real challenges organizations face.
Practical Resources
Access funding opportunities, templates, tools, and proven strategies you can immediately put into practice.
Community Support
Connect with nonprofit leaders across the country who share ideas, encouragement, and real-world solutions.
Meet The Founder
Tracy J. Brown
I was raised in extreme poverty. My mother struggled with addiction, and I have never met—or even seen—my father. To this day, I don't know who he is or what he looks like. By all accounts, I was an "at-risk" youth.
But my story didn't end there.
Through the grace of God and the sacrifices of teachers, coaches, mentors, pastors, and other community leaders who believed in me, invested in me, and refused to let me fail, my life took a very different path.
Those experiences shaped my life's mission.
In 2003, I founded Urban Awareness USA with one simple vision: to help nonprofits, churches, and community organizations access the funding, knowledge, and support they need to transform lives and strengthen communities.
More than two decades later, that mission continues through an incredible team of nonprofit professionals who share the same passion for serving organizations that serve others.
We look forward to being part of your success!
Meet Your Team
When you become a member, you gain more than access to training—you gain a team of experienced nonprofit professionals committed to helping your organization succeed. The experts behind Urban Awareness USA become an extension of your team, providing practical guidance, proven strategies, and real-world support every step of the way.
Travoris Carnes
Director
Travoris leads Your Nonprofit's Dream Team, bringing together the experts, resources, and strategies you need to fully fund your mission.
Ty Boone, CNC, MPH
Nonprofit Funding & Development
Ty helps nonprofits secure more funding by strengthening programs, developing winning strategies, and building organizational capacity.
Jennifer Hudson, MBA
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Jennifer helps nonprofit leaders strengthen their financial systems, improve accountability, and maintain accurate bookkeeping and accounting practices.
Dr. Annise Mabry
A.I. Grant Writing
Annise helps nonprofits leverage artificial intelligence to write stronger grant proposals and compete more effectively for funding.
Majah Douglas, MBA
Marketing & Branding
Majah helps nonprofits strengthen their marketing, build stronger brands, and attract more supporters and funding.
April Brooks
A.I. Tools & Productivity
April specializes in the systems, tools, and productivity strategies that help nonprofits work smarter, save time, stay organized, and operate more efficiently.
Mark Brooks
Church Stewardship
Mark helps churches strengthen stewardship, inspire generosity, and build healthier financial futures through practical, biblical strategies.
Dr. Toni Moore, ESQ
Legal Compliance
Toni helps nonprofits navigate legal, governance, and compliance matters while building stronger organizations prepared for long-term success.
Coach Erika Perry
Youth Engagement
Erika equips organizations with practical youth engagement strategies that help them connect with, inspire, and empower the next generation.
Tiffany Allen
Nonprofit Startup
Tiffany helps nonprofit founders launch strong organizations by building the structure, systems, and foundation for long-term success.
Leon Anderson
A.I. Tools & Tech
Leon helps organizations harness artificial intelligence to improve productivity, efficiency, and everyday decision-making.
Jermaine Lewis
Personal Growth
Jermaine helps leaders maximize their potential, strengthen relationships, and build high-performing teams that create greater impact.
A Personal Message
Welcome from Your Nonprofit's Dream Team Director
When you become a member of Urban Awareness USA, you're not just joining another membership. You're gaining access to a team of experienced nonprofit professionals committed to helping your organization succeed.
Take a moment to hear from our director about our mission, our members, and what you can expect when you join our community.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Why Nonprofit Leaders Join Urban Awareness USA
When you become a member, you gain more than access to resources. You gain the guidance, training, tools, and community needed to build a stronger, better-funded organization.
Funding Opportunities
Discover thousands of funding opportunities, featured funding reports, and funding announcements delivered throughout the year.
Templates & Resources
Save time with practical templates, checklists, guides, manuals, tools and organizational development resources.
Expert Guidance
Learn proven strategies from professionals specializing in funding, AI, stewardship, accounting, legal, marketing, start-up, and more.
Live Expert Training
Learn directly from experienced nonprofit professionals through weekly webinars, monthly expert sessions, and on-demand training.
Community & Networking
Connect with nonprofit leaders across the country to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from one another.
Organizational Growth
Strengthen your organization's capacity with practical tools, funding strategies, and ongoing professional development.
Explore the Topics That Matter Most
From funding and leadership to marketing, technology, and community impact, your membership gives you access to practical learning across the areas that matter most to your organization.
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Funding & Grant Writing
Learn how to find funding opportunities, write stronger proposals, diversify revenue, and build long-term financial sustainability.
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Artificial Intelligence
Discover practical ways to use AI to save time, improve productivity, strengthen marketing, and streamline everyday operations.
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Youth Engagement
Build stronger programs that attract, engage, retain, and empower young people in your community.
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Legal & Compliance
Understand nonprofit governance, legal responsibilities, compliance requirements, policies, and risk management.
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Technology & Operations
Leverage technology, automation, and practical tools to improve efficiency, simplify workflows, and better serve your community.
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Nonprofit Startup
Turn your vision into a thriving nonprofit with practical guidance on planning, incorporation, board development, fundraising, and organizational launch.
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Nonprofit Leadership
Strengthen your leadership, develop healthier teams, engage your board, and prepare your organization for sustainable growth.
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Marketing & Media
Learn how to tell your story, grow your audience, and attract more donors, volunteers, partners, and supporters.
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Church Stewardship
Strengthen generosity, improve stewardship, and help your church build a healthier and more sustainable financial future.
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Accounting Compliance
Strengthen your organization's financial systems, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and fiscal accountability.
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Community Development
Develop stronger neighborhoods through collaborative partnerships, resident engagement, strategic planning, and sustainable community initiatives.
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Self-Care & Wellness
Learn practical strategies to prevent burnout, build resilience, and care for yourself while leading and serving others.
Take a Look Inside
See What Membership Looks Like
Take a quick tour of the Urban Awareness USA Member Portal and discover the live training, expert resources, funding opportunities, templates, and tools available to members every day.
Member Success Stories
See What's Possible When You Have the Right Team Behind You
MEMBER EXPERIENCE
Inside Your Membership
Everything You Need to Grow Your Nonprofit—All in One Place
Your membership gives you instant access to live training, funding resources, downloadable tools, expert guidance, and a nationwide community of nonprofit leaders—all organized in one easy-to-use member portal that's continually updated with new content and opportunities.
INCLUDED WITH EVERY MEMBERSHIP
What You Get as a Member
When you become an Urban Awareness USA member, you'll receive access to these essential resources, tools, training, and opportunities to help your nonprofit, church or community group become fully funded!
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LIVE TRAINING
Join weekly webinars and monthly expert sessions led by experienced nonprofit professionals. Learn practical strategies you can put to work immediately.
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WEBINAR RECORDINGS
Watch past trainings anytime with an expanding library of on-demand recordings. Learn at your own pace, whenever it's convenient.
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MEMBER COMMUNITY
Connect with nonprofit leaders across the country to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from one another's experiences.
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RESOURCE LIBRARY
Download ready-to-use templates, checklists, policies, guides, and other practical tools designed to save time and strengthen your organization.
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FUNDING LIBRARY
Search hundreds of funding opportunities to help identify grants and other resources that support your mission.
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FUNDING ALERTS
Receive featured funding opportunities and important announcements throughout the year, so you never miss valuable opportunities.
Over 2,000 Funding Opportunities
You’ll Receive New Funding Opportunities Regularly + Lifetime Access
All members receive access to more than 2,000 funding opportunities organized into dozens of easy-to-use Funding Source Reports. Find potential funding for your programs, projects, general operating expenses, staffing, capacity building, and more.
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PROGRAM FUNDING SOURCE REPORTS
Alcoholism
Arts & Culture
At-Risk Youth
Charter Schools
Children & Girls
Children & Youth
Children: Boys
Christianity
College Scholarships
Community Development
Daycare & Preschool
Domestic Violence
Education
Employment
Ex-Offenders
Fatherhood
Food Banks
HIV/AIDS
Homeless Services
Immigrants & Refugee
International
Job Training
Literacy Programs
Mental Health
Mentoring Programs
Military Families
Minority Men
Minority Women
People With Disabilities
Performing Arts
Pets & Animal Welfare
Religious Funding
Rural Development
Seniors & Elderly
Single Parents
Social Entrepreneurship
Social Justice
Sports & Recreation
STEM
Substance Abuse
Suicide Awareness
Summer Programs
Teachers & Education
Teenage Boys
Teenage Girls
Women Services
Working Poor
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GENERAL OPERATING SOURCE REPORTS
Business Development Support
Continuing Support
Donated Products
Employee Matching Grants
Employee Volunteers
Events & Fundraisers
Fundraising
General Operating Support
Grants-To-Individuals
In-Kind Gifts
Land Acquisition
Marketing & Media
Matching Grants
Micro Grants
New Construction Funding
Pro-Bono Services
Program Development
Renovation Funding
Salary Grants
Seed Money
Sponsorships
Staff Development
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Funding for Nearly Every Mission
Whether you serve youth, seniors, families, veterans, people experiencing homelessness, faith communities, or dozens of other populations, our Funding Source Reports make it easier to find opportunities aligned with your work.
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Lifetime Access to Funding Sources & Updates
Your Community Membership never expires. Continue accessing your included funding sources and receive ongoing updates without annual membership renewal fees.
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New Funding Opportunities Added Regularly
We continually identify and add new grants, sponsorships, and other funding opportunities so you have fresh opportunities to explore throughout the year.
Less Searching. More Opportunities. More Time to Focus on Getting Funded.
Become a Member Today
How Much Support Do You Want?
Choose the support that’s right for you. Get the resources you need to become fully funded with Community Membership. Get there faster with personalized help and support through Community Plus.
❤️JOIN THE FAMILY
Community Membership
Everything You Need to Get Fully Funding
$399
One-Time Fee
Get the funding opportunities, practical resources, expert training, and community support you need to grow and fund your organization.
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Webinar Recording Library
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Complete Funding Library
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Complete Resource Library
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Essential Training Library
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Templates, Tools & Samples Library
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Live Expert Sessions + Recording Library
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Priority Funding Alerts
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Private Member Community
🛡️Money-Back Guarantee.
🏆️Real Member Results
👑 PREMIUM SUPPORT
Community + PLUS Membership
Work With Our Experts. Get Results Faster.
+$39
$399 One-Time Fee + $39/mo
Go beyond the resources with personalized funding research, expert guidance, and priority support designed to help your organization become fully funded faster.
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Includes Everything in Community Membership
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Free VIP Access to ALL Live Challenges
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Premium & Bonus Live Training Access
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Personalized Grant Reviews & Feedback
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Personalized One-on-One Guidance
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Personalized Funding Research
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Priority Support & Faster Responses
🔓 No Contract. Cancel Anytime.
🏆️Real Member Results
Let's Get You Fully Funded! 💰️❤️
Join With Confidence
Money Back Guarantee
We believe you'll quickly see the value of becoming an Urban Awareness USA member. If, within the first 7 days of your Community Membership, you decide it's not the right fit for your organization, simply let us know. We'll issue a full refund—no questions asked.
Tracy J. Brown
Founder, Urban Awareness USA
Travoris "TC" Carnes
Director, Urban Awareness USA
Frequently Asked Questions
We've got answers. Here are some of the questions we hear most often about Urban Awareness USA membership. If you don't see your question here, feel free to contact us we're happy to help.
What is included with Community Membership?
Community Membership gives you access to the core tools and support you need to grow and fund your organization, including live expert sessions, webinar recordings, funding opportunities, practical resources and templates, funding alerts, networking groups, and our private member community.
What is the difference between Community Membership and Community Plus?
Community Membership gives you the essential funding resources, training, tools, and community support you need to move your organization forward.
Community Plus includes everything in Community Membership, plus complete access to our funding and resource libraries, expert session recordings, personalized funding research, one-on-one expert guidance, and priority support.
Can I upgrade to Community Plus later?
Absolutely! You can start with Community Membership and upgrade to Community Plus whenever you're ready for additional resources, personalized funding research, expert guidance, and priority support.
Do I have to purchase Community Plus?
No. Community Membership is designed to be valuable all by itself. Community Plus is available for members who want access to more resources and a higher level of personalized support.
Who is this membership for?
Urban Awareness USA Membership is designed for nonprofit founders, executive directors, churches, community organizations, program leaders, grant writers, and other mission-driven leaders who want help finding funding, strengthening their organizations, and making a greater impact.
Is there a contract?
There is no long-term contract for Community Plus. Your Plus membership is billed monthly, and you can cancel your monthly subscription at any time. Your Community Membership remains active.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Your Community Membership is backed by our 7-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If you decide within the first 7 days that Community Membership isn't right for you, simply let us know and we'll issue a refund.
Are the live trainings recorded?
Yes, but recording access depends on the type of training and your membership level. Community Members receive access to our Webinar Recording Library.
Community Members can also attend our more intimate Live Expert Sessions, where you can interact directly with our experts and ask questions. Recordings of Live Expert Sessions are available to Community Plus members.
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