| Marine Sanctuaries |
JD-1500.5000-550 |
Programs that provide for the conservation, protection and management of shorelines and coastal waters, their biodiversity, ecological integrity and cultural legacy, through the establishment of a system of marine sanctuaries which protects designated areas from oil and gas development, the dumping of radioactive and other waste, agricultural runoff, commercial and recreational over-fishing, harvesting of plants and animals, and the depredations caused by careless boaters, snorkelers, divers and other recreational visitors. The level of protection varies by area and ranges from the prohibition of oil drilling to full refuge status in which fishing and the harvesting of marine plants and animals are prohibited, shipping lanes are moved away from the region and recreational activities are strictly controlled if not forbidden. |
0 |
| Marine Science/Oceanography Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.8100-480 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in oceanography or other marine sciences, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures, slide shows and other presentations that provide information about specific topics; opportunities for members to share and/or discuss their own work on issues in the subject area; field trips, where relevant; and other activities that promote the study and appreciation of oceanography and other marine sciences among members. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Marine Traffic Advisories |
JR-8000.5000 |
Programs that issue bulletins, operate telephone hotlines or post notices which inform the public of hours during which bridges will not be open, lock closures, an unusual volume of marine traffic and any problems with the existing marine navigation system. |
0 |
| Marine/Maritime Museums |
TA-5500.5000 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of objects that relate to our seagoing history including models of ships, navigation equipment, artifacts from historical ships or shipwrecks and other memorabilia of maritime life from different eras. |
0 |
| Mariner Assistance |
BT-8750.5000 |
Programs that provide a variety of services such as recreational activities, refreshments, access to telephones to call home, reading materials, advocacy and transportation to places of interest in the community as well as to and from the program location for merchant seamen and other seafarers from any country whose ships are in port. |
0 |
| Maritime Law |
FT-5200 |
Programs that provide assistance for people who need to settle a dispute or initiate or respond to litigation which relates to commerce and navigation on the high seas or other navigable waters. |
0 |
| Market Rate Home Purchase |
BH-7000.5100-500 |
Housing that can be purchased on an unsubsidized basis at market rates. |
0 |
| Market Rate Housing |
BH-7000.5100 |
Housing units that can be rented or purchased on an unsubsidized basis at market rates. |
0 |
| Market Rate Rental Housing |
BH-7000.5100-450 |
Apartments, duplexes, triplexes and other dwellings that are available on an unsubsidized basis at market rates to the general public for lease or rent. There are no age, disability-related or other restrictions regarding the people who may become tenants. |
0 |
| Market Rate Rental Housing Listings |
BH-3900.3050-500 |
Programs that maintain lists of rental housing that are available on an unsubsidized basis at market rates for review by people who are in search of housing. Included is information that is available online, in print or in other formats. |
0 |
| Market Research and Analysis |
TP-5000.5000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups collect, collate and analyze data relating to the size, nature and scope of the market as it relates to their products and services. Results of marketing research can be used to forecast sales, refine new product and service concepts, develop new strategies for existing products and services, understand the competition, identify segmentation opportunities, learn how customers make buying decisions, determine pricing structures, and understand how customers perceive a particular product or service. |
0 |
| Marketing Materials Development |
TP-5000.5100 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop publicity materials that accurately reflect the image, key messages and capabilities of the organization and make potential customers or service recipients and/or the community at large aware of their products and services. Marketing materials generally include pamphlets, brochures, flyers, posters, business systems (letterhead, business card, envelopes, note cards, mailing labels), pocket folders, marketing templates, newsletters, recruiting materials and signage. |
0 |
| Marketing Offices |
TD-0350.5000 |
Offices that are responsible for conducting market research studies to identify an organization’s customer base; analyzing the competition; and effectively positioning, pricing, marketing, packaging, and distributing the organization's products and services. Tasks may include market research and analysis, marketing plan development, brand and image development, marketing materials development, advertising/media buying, product and services development and management, and customer/client relations. |
0 |
| Marketing Plan Development |
TP-5000.5200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop a marketing plan which outlines the marketing strategy for each of their products and services and includes information such as the product or service offered, pricing, target market, competitors, marketing budget and promotional mix. Tasks include reviewing the organization's mission and values to assure that marketing statements are consistent and reflect them, developing an effective case statement that supports marketing activities, developing marketing goals and objectives, identifying targeted audiences and determining what messages will appeal to them, conducting market and competitor research, developing strategies and tactics to achieve goals and objectives, identifying marketing materials/vehicles to be used, determining appropriate delivery methods/channels, implementing the marketing plan, and evaluating and revising the marketing plan, as needed. |
0 |
| Marketing Specialists |
YO-7900.5000 |
Individuals who evaluate the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, identify potential customers (e.g., business firms, wholesalers, retailers, government or the general public) and develop pricing strategies with the objective of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring that the firm's customers are satisfied. They also oversee or work on product development and/or monitor trends that point to the need for new products and services. |
0 |
| Marketing Support |
TP-5000 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups conduct market research studies to identify their customer base; analyze the competition; and effectively position, price, market, package and distribute their products and services. |
1 |
| Markets/Restaurants Accepting EBT Cards |
BD-2400.4900 |
Supermarkets, grocery stores, farmers markets, restaurants and other food outlets that are equipped to handle electronic benefits transfer (EBT) "debit" cards issued by the Food Stamps/SNAP program as a means of payment. |
1 |
| Marquetry Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-530 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in marquetry, the art of creating elaborate patterns by the insertion of pieces of material such as wood, glass, metal, shell, ivory and other materials into a wood veneer that is then applied to the surface of pieces of furniture, decorative boxes, musical instruments, jewelry or other items. |
0 |
| Marriage Ceremony Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1850.5000 |
Government offices that are looking for people who are willing to work on a voluntary basis, without remuneration, to perform civil wedding ceremonies. Deputized volunteers greet couples, help families get seated and read the standard civil ceremony words. Laws regarding people who are authorized to solemnize a marriage vary by jurisdiction. |
0 |
| Marriage Certificates |
DF-7000.4950 |
Programs that maintain copies of the instrument which certifies that a marriage between two people has taken place. The marriage certificate is executed by the individual officiating at the marriage and serves as evidence of the marriage. |
0 |
| Marriage Licenses |
DF-7000.5000 |
Programs that issue permits, which are usually addressed to the minister or magistrate who is going to perform the ceremony, that provide written authorization for two people to marry. Also included are programs that maintain copies of marriage licenses and make copies available upon request. |
0 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist Associations |
TN-5500.8500-500 |
Organizations whose members are marriage and family therapists who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in mental health seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, subscribing to mental health journals and other publications, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Many MFT associations set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members, may accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members, may assist members who are having difficulty with their employers, may maintain referral services through which residents who require counseling are referred to members, and may act as advocates for the recipients of their services and for desired social change. |
0 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-420 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, negligence, quality of service, excessive fees, misrepresentation, fraud, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of people who provide marriage and family counseling. |
0 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist Referrals |
RR-8500.5000 |
Programs that link people who are in need of counseling services with individuals who have the education and experience required for marriage and family therapists, who have obtained their licenses and who are qualified in the desired area of specialization. |
0 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists |
YO-5000.5000 |
Individuals who help couples and families who are having problems with family relationships or other aspects of their social functioning that affect the family unit. They address a wide array of relationship issues such as divorce, family violence, blended stepfamilies, caring for an elderly parent, or childbearing and parenting; and diagnose and treat mental and nervous disorders and problems within the family system. In so doing, they modify perceptions and behavior, enhance communication and understanding among family members and help to prevent family and individual crisis. Marriage and family therapists consult with all involved in the problem including parents, spouses, children, friends, school personnel, social services, community agencies and the courts. |
0 |
| Marriage and Relationships Counseling |
RP-1400.8000-500 |
Programs that provide emotional support, problem solving assistance, and guidance for individuals and their intimate partners who are having problems with their relationship and need assistance to identify the root of their difficulty and explore alternative resolutions with the objective of enhancing the relationship. Counseling may be available in a variety of settings and may include individual or group counseling, conjoint counseling and encounter-type experiences for groups of partners who are experiencing relationship problems and/or who want to enhance their marriages or committed partnerships. |
0 |
| Marriage and Relationships Support Groups |
PN-8100.6500-450 |
Mutual support groups whose members are individuals or partners who want to learn to build healthy, lasting relationships and/or work through problems such as poor communication, lack of equity or trust, or infidelity in a current relationship or marriage. Included are groups for people who have never been married, are divorced, widowed, in a relationship or presently married, and want to learn to develop intimacy, communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness and preserve and enhance love, commitment and friendship within the context of a marriage or relationship. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share their experience, strengths and hopes, understand their relationships and work through related emotions. |
0 |
| Married Couples |
YK-1500.5000 |
People who have taken marital vows and whose relationship has been recognized as a legal union. |
0 |
| Marshals Offices |
FL-5000 |
County ministerial and enforcement officers for state trial courts who handle the execution, service and return of all writs, processes and criminal warrants directed by the courts or other competent authorities; operate courthouse lock-ups; guard defendants who are in custody; facilitate inmate transportation; maintain order in the courtroom; assume custody of deliberating juries, and perform other tasks, as needed, to ensure that the courts operate effectively. In some jurisdictions, this function is handled by an office within the Sheriff's Department. |
0 |
| Martial Arts |
PL-7000.5800 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the martial arts, any of a variety of combat or self-defense arts that are practiced as sports. |
2 |
| Martinican Community |
YH-1400.5000 |
Individuals who are either residents of Martinique, a French-speaking Caribbean island that is part of the French Republic, or who identify themselves as part of the Martinican community. |
0 |
| Mask Making Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-540 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in designing and creating a wide variety of masks using stone, bone, wood, clay, metal, paper, latex, cardboard, paper mache, leather or other materials. Instruction may provide an overview of masks and the general art of mask making; may explore mask making as a means of inner exploration; or may focus on theatrical masks, Halloween masks, carnival masks, masks associated with the traditions of different cultures or other specific types of masks, and the materials and techniques associated with each. |
0 |
| Masonry Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.5000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to build or make minor repairs to walls, foundations and other structures that are constructed using concrete, bricks or stone. |
0 |
| Mass Care Shelters |
TH-2600.1580-500 |
Programs that provide temporary shelter with sleeping accommodations for people whose homes have been made temporarily unsafe or uninhabitable by a major disaster or large-scale emergency that has disrupted the normal functioning of their community and who are unable to find alternative living arrangements. Also included are programs that provide overnight accommodations during extreme cold for people who are at risk of exposure due to a power failure, fuel shortage or other local emergency. Mass shelter care programs may open facilities such as schools, recreation centers and armories prior to or following a disaster or local emergency, or provide amenities such as tents for people who are sleeping in parks and other open spaces. |
4 |
| Mass Emergency Notification Systems |
TH-1700.1600-490 |
Telecommunications technologies that allow emergency management organizations to rapidly send telephone notifications to all residents and businesses in an affected area in the event of a major disaster or other emergency. An operator using the system can identify the affected neighborhood or region and record a message that describes the situation. The system automatically calls listed and unlisted telephone numbers (including TTY/TDD) within the affected area and delivers the recorded message. If phone lines are busy, the system attempts to redial those telephone numbers to make contact. If an answering machine picks up the call, the emergency message will be left on the machine. Also included are text message alert systems and systems that use other technologies to send real-time messages. |
0 |
| Mass Feeding Services |
TH-2600.6450-500 |
Programs that provide meals at a central location for relief workers and/or for individuals and families whose homes have been made uninhabitable by a disaster or large-scale emergency and are unable to access food resources through ordinary means. |
0 |
| Mass Storage Device Selection |
TP-3350.3000-500 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select, install and effectively use CD ROMs, DVD ROMs, CD and DVD burners, hard drives, tape drives and other mass storage devices. Distinguishing features include portability, storage capacity, speed of access, whether the device is internal or external and the cost of the hardware and the associated medium. |
0 |
| Massage Therapist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-440 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the unethical or improper conduct of personnel or the inappropriate business practices of licensed massage therapists or of individuals who practice any of a variety of other stress-reducing body therapies like acupressure or reflexology. |
0 |
| Massage Therapy |
LT-0500.5200 |
Programs that utilize any of a wide variety of techniques involving the application of methodical pressure, kneading and friction to manipulate the muscles and surrounding structures of the body to stretch and loosen muscles, increase blood and lymphatic circulation, improve mobility, reduce stiffness and pain, and facilitate general relaxation. Included are manual massage by trained professionals and the utilization of a variety of equipment including hydroneumatic devices and electric vibrators. |
0 |
| Mastectomy Patients |
YF-6000.8000-500 |
Individuals who are in the process of making a decision about whether to have a mastectomy, are scheduled for a mastectomy or have had a mastectomy and are in the process of recovering, possibly with the aid of radiation or other further forms of treatment. A mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which malignant tissue in the breast and surrounding structures is removed. |
0 |
| Mastectomy Products |
LH-5000.4980 |
Programs that supply breast prostheses (artificial breast forms that can be used after surgery in which the breast has been altered or removed) which are worn to simulate the natural breast and body shape; mastectomy bras which have pockets to hold the prostheses; and postsurgical camisoles. Breast forms may be full or partial breasts, known as equalizers, that can balance the appearance depending on what type of surgical procedure was performed. The forms come in a variety of materials (usually silicone, foam or fiberfill) and can be worn inside a bra or attached to the body with a special adhesive. Advantages of having a breast prosthesis include help balancing one's posture and prevention of problems with curvature of the spine, shoulder drop and muscular pain in the neck and back. Most women are able to wear a prosthesis (breast form) within 2-8 weeks after surgery. Camisoles that have soft attachable prostheses can be worn immediately after surgery until the surgical site is healed. |
0 |
| Master Trust Administration |
FT-2700.8500-500 |
Programs, generally offered by disability-related organizations and other nonprofits, that manage the assets of multiple special needs trusts under the umbrella of a "master" or "pooled" trust fund. |
0 |
| Mastocytosis |
YF-3000.4940 |
An unusual condition that is characterized by numerous itchy, irregular, yellow or orange-brown swellings on the skin. In some cases, bone and spleen are involved. |
0 |
| Material Goods |
BM |
Programs that pay for, provide and/or repair basic household, work-related and personal necessities for people who need them. Also included are organizations that provide office equipment and supplies for individuals and businesses, operate lost and found services where people can retrieve lost possessions or make commodities broadly available to the community at large. |
0 |
| Material Goods Donation Information |
TI-5000.5000 |
Programs that maintain lists and/or provide information regarding organizations that accept donations of usable material goods. |
0 |
| Material Goods Donation Information/Matching Services |
TI-5000 |
Programs that provide information that helps individuals and organizations donate or exchange unwanted but still usable material goods. Included are programs that provide information about organizations that accept donations, matching programs that attempt to find donated materials on organizational "wish lists", exchange programs that allow people to post or publish information about material goods they wish to donate which can be accessed by people who may want them and programs that allow people with useful skills to exchange their time for donated goods. |
0 |
| Material Goods Donation Matching Services |
TI-5000.5100 |
Programs that maintain "wish lists" of personal and household goods, office equipment and supplies and other items that nonprofit agencies need, and attempt to match them with individuals, groups or businesses who want to donate those items. |
2 |
| Material Moving Personnel |
YO-8500.4900 |
Individuals who use machinery to move manufactured goods, petroleum products, machinery or machine parts and other heavy materials. They generally move materials over short distances e.g., around a factory or warehouse or on or off trucks and ships. They control equipment by moving levers or foot pedals, operating switches or turning dials; and may also set up and inspect equipment, make adjustments and perform minor repairs when needed. Materials moving laborers and hand material movers manually handle freight, stock or other materials; clean vehicles, machinery and other equipment; feed materials into or remove materials from machines or equipment; and pack or package products and materials. |
0 |
| Materials Engineers |
YO-0250.1900-450 |
Individuals who are involved in the extraction, development, processing and testing of the materials that are used to create a diversity of products from computer chips and television screens to golf clubs and snow skis. They work with metals, ceramics, plastics, semiconductors and combinations of materials called composites to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical and chemical requirements. They also are involved in selecting materials for new applications. Materials engineers specializing in metals are considered metallurgical engineers, while those specializing in ceramics are considered ceramic engineers. |
0 |
| Materials Exchange Programs |
TI-5000.5200 |
Programs that provide a mechanism that allows people and organizations to dispose of unwanted but reusable goods and materials by making them available to others who might be able to use them. Participants contact one another directly to arrange the actual exchange. Included are programs that produce directories of unwanted materials that people can purchase or acquire at no cost and those that allow people to post information about such materials on a website. Materials exchange programs help find a useful life for goods that would otherwise be discarded, thus reducing the volume and cost of solid waste disposal. |
0 |
| Maternal HIV Infections |
YF-3000.0270-500 |
Pregnant women who are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and who may transmit the virus to their unborn child (fetus) during pregnancy. |
0 |
| Maternal Serum Screening |
LF-7300.5000 |
Programs that offer a blood test for pregnant women which measures the amount of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in the mother's system. Higher-than-normal levels are linked to a few major defects such as neural tube defects e.g., anencephaly and spina bifida, while low levels are associated with certain chromosome disorders such as Down syndrome and other trisomies. |
0 |
| Maternal and Fetal Medicine |
LV-6000.5000 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive care for women who are at risk or have encountered complications in pregnancy, labor or delivery due to medical conditions such as hypertension, diabetes or renal disease or infectious diseases such as herpes or pyelonephritis. Specialists in this area have advanced knowledge in the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and fetus as well as expertise in the most advanced diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with high-risk pregnancies including in utero treatment if the fetus has blood incompatibility problems or another condition that is more successfully treated prior to delivery. |
0 |
| Maternity Clothing |
BM-6500.1500-500 |
Programs that pay for or provide clothing that women can wear during pregnancy. |
0 |
| Maternity Clothing Donation Programs |
TI-1800.1500-500 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand clothing that women can wear during pregnancy, repair the items if necessary, and keep the clothing for use in their own programs, donate it to shelters and other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve, or sell it to raise money for agency programs. |
0 |
| Maternity Homes |
LJ-5000.5000 |
Programs that provide shelter, care and support services, which often include counseling regarding future plans and instruction in child care and development, for pregnant women who are unable to remain in their own homes. |
3 |
| Maternity Navigation Services |
LJ-5000.5050 |
Programs offered by hospitals and other medical facilities that match pregnant women with a maternity navigator who will act as a personal coach, advocate and friend through pregnancy and sometimes into parenthood with the objective of helping the woman and her partner have the best pregnancy, labor and delivery experience possible. Maternity navigators discuss health risks that may impact the individual's pregnancy, different options for childbirth and prenatal classes, and any concerns the woman may have during her pregnancy. The navigator may also be available following the birth of the child to answer post-birth questions and address other concerns such as the baby blues and signs of postpartum depression, frustrations with breastfeeding and suggestions regarding parental support groups and other resources. |
0 |
| Mathematical Sciences Research |
TR-6500.5200 |
Programs that conduct research which uses mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms and the latest computer technology to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics and business problems. Theoretical mathematics research advances mathematical knowledge by developing new principles and recognizing previously unknown relationships between existing principles of mathematics. Applied mathematics research uses theories and techniques such as mathematical modeling and computational methods to formulate and solve practical problems in business, government, and engineering, and in the physical, life and social sciences. |
0 |
| Mathematicians |
YO-8000.4900-500 |
Individuals who use mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms and the latest computer technology to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics and business problems. Theoretical mathematicians advance mathematical knowledge by developing new principles and recognizing previously unknown relationships between existing principles of mathematics. Applied mathematicians use theories and techniques such as mathematical modeling and computational methods to formulate and solve practical problems in business, government, and engineering, and in the physical, life and social sciences. They may analyze the most efficient way to schedule airline routes between cities, the effect and safety of new drugs, the aerodynamic characteristics of an experimental automobile or the cost-effectiveness of alternative manufacturing processes. Some mathematicians, called cryptanalysts, analyze and decipher encryption systems designed to transmit military, political, financial or law enforcement-related information in code. |
0 |
| Mathematics Associations |
TN-8100.5000 |
Organizations whose members are mathematicians, statisticians or other individuals whose occupations involve mathematical calculations who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests and participating in professional seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, subscribing to journals and other publications in their field and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. |
0 |
| Mathematics Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.8100-500 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in algebra, number theory, geometry, statistics or forms of mathematics, often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures, slide shows and other presentations that provide information about specific topics; opportunities for members to share and/or discuss their own work on issues in the subject area; field trips, where relevant; and other activities that promote the study and appreciation of mathematics among members. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Mathematics Disorder |
YF-4500.5000 |
A learning disability that is characterized by normal language development but difficulty with mathematical computation or the ability to use mathematical reasoning to solve problems, e.g., understand the abstract concepts such as time and direction or the use of money. Individuals with a math–based learning disorder may struggle with memorization and organization of numbers, operation signs, and number "facts" (such as 5+5=10 or 5x5=25). They may also have trouble with counting principles (such as counting by 2s or counting by 5s). |
0 |
| Mathematics and Statistics Occupations |
YO-8000.4900 |
Individuals who study logical symbolic language and its applications. |
0 |
| Matricula Accounts |
TB-0700.2100-450 |
Financial organizations that allow Mexican immigrants to maintain checking and/or savings accounts while they are working to obtain lawful permanent resident status (their Green Card). Applicants must generally present a Matricula Consular Card, one additional form of identification, and an individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) which is available to certain resident and nonresident aliens who cannot obtain a Social Security number. Some institutions have accounts which allow an individual in the U.S. to deposit money by telephone, ATM or online transfer and enable family members or others in Mexico to withdraw funds in pesos using a debit card issued by a participating local bank. |
0 |
| Matricula Consular Cards |
DF-7000.5040 |
Identification cards issued by Mexican Consulate offices that bear the Mexican citizen's photograph, name, address in the U.S. and the card carrier's birth date and birth place in Mexico. The cards do not replace a visa or passport but, in some cases, may serve as a secondary source of identification; and are accepted by many banks as valid ID for Mexican citizens wanting to open a checking or savings account (matricula account). |
0 |
| Mattress Donation Programs |
TI-1800.3000-500 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand mattresses, refurbish them if necessary, and keep them for use in their own programs, or donate them to other community-based organizations for distribution to the people they serve. |
0 |
| Mattress Recycling Centers |
TE-8920.6600-490 |
Organizations that operate centers which serve as collection points for mattresses that cannot be re-purposed for distribution to people who need new ones, generally deconstructing them and selling the usable remains for use in manufacturing new products. Some centers may pick up the mattresses from the individual's home. |
0 |
| Mattresses |
BM-3000.5000 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand mattresses. Included are mattress liquidators. |
0 |
| Mature Driver Training |
PL-7400.1900-500 |
Programs that offer courses for older adults which focus on safe driving practices for this population. People who successfully complete the course may receive certificates that make them eligible for reduced motor vehicle liability insurance. |
0 |
| Mature Students |
YG-8000.4850 |
Retired people or older adults who are enrolled in a class or a course of study in a school, college or university. |
0 |
| Mauritanian Community |
YH-0300.5200 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Mauritania or who identify themselves as part of the Mauritanian community. Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa. The official language is Arabic. |
0 |
| Mauritian Community |
YH-0300.5250 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Mauritius or who identify themselves as part of the Mauritian community. Mauritius is an island nation situated in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. The official language is English, although French and French Creole are widely spoken. |
0 |
| Mayors Offices |
TD-6600.4500-500 |
The office of the government official who is generally the principal executive officer of a city or other municipal area as prescribed by statute or the municipal charter. The position of mayor varies from city to city. In some cities, the mayor is essentially a ceremonial figure; in others s/he is a major executive official. In some cities, mayors are popularly elected; in others they are selected from within the elected council to serve as the presiding officer. |
5 |
| Meal Delivery Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2400.5000 |
Organizations with home delivered meal programs that are actively seeking individuals with a valid driver's license and current insurance who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to deliver hot meals to the homes of people who qualify on the basis of income, age, disability or need. |
0 |
| Meal Preparation/Serving Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-2400.5100 |
Soup kitchens, congregate meal sites, shelters, residential facilities and other programs that serve meals that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to prepare, serve and/or clean up after meals provided to residents or those in need. |
3 |
| Meal Vouchers |
BD-5000.5000 |
Programs that provide vouchers or financial assistance that people can use for home delivered meals or a meal in a restaurant with which the referring agency has a prior agreement. |
0 |
| Meals |
BD-5000 |
Programs that provide supplementary nutrition (which may include hot meals, snacks or milk) typically for homeless people, individuals with low or fixed incomes, older adults, children from low-income families and/or people with disabilities. |
0 |
| Meals Ready to Eat |
BD-1800.8200-500 |
Programs that provide self-contained, flexibly packaged, precooked meals that were originally developed for the military but can also be purchased for camping or backpacking trips, boating excursions, search and rescue operations, remote retreats or other outdoor activities; or for use by people who want to add them to their emergency supplies. MREs are "wet packed" fully cooked, distributed in high-heat stable aluminum pouches with plastic laminate, and have a long shelf life without refrigeration. They are lightweight, easy to store and easy to use; and can be heated by any number of methods or eaten cold. |
0 |
| Measles |
YF-3000.2110-500 |
A highly communicable disease that is characterized by fever, general malaise, conjunctivitis, sneezing, nasal congestion, harsh cough, spots on the mucous membranes of the mouth and an eruption of spots over the entire body. |
0 |
| Measles/Mumps/Rubella Immunizations |
LT-3400.4985 |
Programs that provide inoculations which prevent adults from contracting measles, mumps or rubella (German measles). These vaccines are often given in a combined form (MMR), which is appropriate even though an individual is already immune to one or more of the components. Vaccination is recommended for adults born after 1956 without written documentation of immunization on or after their first birthday; health care personnel born after 1956 who are at risk of exposure to patients with one of the diseases; HIV-infected individuals without severe immunosuppression; travelers to foreign countries; and persons entering post-secondary educational institutions (e.g., college). |
141 |
| Meat Regulation |
DF-8000.6500-500 |
Programs that establish and enforce uniform grade standards for meat and meat products and which ensure, through inspection, that meats are wholesome and free from hazardous residues and that slaughter and packaging plants are in compliance with regulations relating to sanitation, truthful labeling and proper use of food additives. |
0 |
| Mechanical Door Service Technicians |
YO-3400.5100 |
Individuals who install, service and/or repair the opening and closing mechanisms of automatic doors and hydraulic door closers. Included are garage door mechanics. |
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| Mechanical Engineers |
YO-0250.1900-500 |
Individuals who research, design, manufacture and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices. They work on power-producing machines such as electric generators, internal combustion engines and steam and gas turbines; develop power-using machines such as refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, industrial production equipment and robots used in manufacturing; and design tools needed by other engineers for their work. Mechanical engineers work in many industries and their work varies by industry and function. Some specialize in energy systems; applied mechanics; automotive design; manufacturing; materials; plant engineering and maintenance; pressure vessels and piping; and heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems. |
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| Mechanical Inspection |
TE-1000.1000-150.50 |
Programs that inspect the installation of the mechanical components of buildings that are under construction (e.g., commercial kitchen appliances, heating and air-conditioning equipment) to ensure compliance with the approved building plan and applicable building codes. |
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| Mechanical Permits |
TE-1000.1500-500 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize the installation, alteration, reconstruction or repair of heating, ventilating or air conditioning equipment in accordance with an approved plan. |
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| Media Consumer Services |
DD-2100.5000 |
Radio, television or newspaper-sponsored programs, often referred to as "Action Lines" or "Hotlines", which intervene on behalf of consumers utilizing their power and influence in the community and the threat of adverse publicity to persuade offending merchants, businesses or professionals to take swift corrective action. |
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| Media Coverage Assistance |
TP-6700.5200-300 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups place stories about their organization, their products and services, a special event or other topic on radio or television, in daily or weekly newspapers, in magazines, on the Internet or other news media; or which arrange for appearances by organizational spokespersons on talk shows, news programs or in other similar venues. |
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| Media Credentials |
DF-7000.5080 |
Offices, usually within federal, state or local government, that issue temporary or permanent accreditation status to journalists who wish to attend news conferences held by those offices. Media credentials are also issued for sporting activities, special events and conferences. To qualify in most instances, applicants must be able to establish that they are "working journalists" in print, broadcast or Internet media. |
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| Media Crisis Management |
TP-6700.5200-350 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups that are experiencing an organizational crisis manage their relations with the media. Organizations in this position need to assemble the facts about the situation, develop a position and an implementation strategy, identify key messages and one or more spokespersons, prepare a written statement, if necessary; and if granting interviews, be as candid as possible and, if asked for information that is truly confidential as in personnel issues, state directly that this is the case. To the extent possible, the organization should also make sure that staff, volunteers, board members and other key stakeholders are briefed on the situation and are unified in their support of their position; and should take positive action to remedy the problem giving them an opportunity to try to focus the media on the solution they are pursuing. |
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| Media Equipment Loan |
TJ-4500.4500-500 |
Libraries and media centers that have a variety of equipment which may include audiotape recorders, videotape recorders, DVD players, talking book playback equipment, gaming consoles, film projectors, slide projectors, screens and stereo equipment that is made available to the community on a loan basis. |
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| Media Interest Groups |
TD-1600.5000 |
Organizations that work on telecommunications policy issues and other issues that relate to the media including public access to the media, the fairness doctrine, accurate reporting of the news, the right to maintain confidential sources and freedom of the press. |
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| Media Interview Skills Development |
TP-6700.5200-370 |
Programs that provide consultation or training services for executives and other spokespersons in nonprofit organizations, small businesses or other groups which prepares them to speak effectively when involved in print and broadcast media interviews, news coverage, news conferences, talk shows, media tours, telephone interviews, satellite interviews or other occasions which require interaction with the media. Training/coaching sessions help participants learn to prepare interview plans and strategies, feel comfortable in front of cameras and microphones, understand the media's needs and tactics, answer tough questions from reporters and interviewers and communicate their message without being manipulated by an interviewer. They may also involve mock interviews with print and broadcast journalists and in-studio, on-camera practice followed by video review and constructive critique. |
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| Media Kit Development |
TP-6700.5200-380 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop and package materials which provide background information about the organization and its programs and services which can be distributed to reporters prior to or at an event for which the organization is seeking media coverage. Media kits are a collection of an organization's collateral information materials (e.g., brochures, flyers or other descriptive literature) together with its recent press materials (magazine/newspaper articles) and a news release which describes the event itself. |
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| Media Law |
FT-5400 |
Programs that provide assistance for radio, television and print media journalists who want to settle a dispute, initiate or respond to litigation or who otherwise need to know their rights and responsibilities under the law regarding libel, slander, censorship, invasion of privacy, gag orders, protection of sources and other issues which affect the interests of reporters and journalists. |
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| Media Literacy Programs |
PH-6200.5000 |
Programs that teach participants competencies that improve their ability to access, enjoy, interpret, analyze, evaluate and produce messages in a wide variety and combination of print, visual and digital formats. Media literacy programs encourage people to develop a critical understanding of the way media messages are constructed; recognize the role of the audience in processing messages and creating meaning from them; develop an awareness of the political, social, cultural and educational role of the mass media in society including knowledge of how media organizations operate; and through these understandings, acquire the ability to assess their own relationship to the media and assign value, worth and meaning to media use and the media messages they encounter. The principles and practices of media literacy education are applicable to all media — from television to T-shirts, from billboards to the Internet. |
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| Media Materials |
TJ-6500.5000 |
Programs that utilize slide-tape presentations, video tapes, films or other media materials to increase the public's awareness of the need for or availability of services in a particular geographical or service area or for a particular target group; the causes, detection and treatment of a particular disease, disability or condition and means for its prevention; or specific social problems which affect the community and potential solutions. Included are organizations whose media materials are reserved for their own use in presentations as well as those that make their awareness materials available for use by community groups. |
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| Media Museums |
TA-5500.5200 |
Institutions that acquire, preserve, research and exhibit permanent and/or traveling collections of artifacts which relate to the history of radio and television. Included may be archives of radio and television programs and commercials which are available for viewing and listening; exhibits which showcase significant moments in radio/television history e.g., famous political debates or favorite shows from the media's "golden age"; exhibits which depict the history of specific types of programming e.g., westerns, comedy, sports; radio/television halls of fame which feature biographies, photographs, clips and memorabilia associated with notable radio and television personalities; antique radios and television sets; and exhibits which demonstrate the technology associated with radio and television broadcasting. |
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| Media Plan Development |
TP-6700.5200-400 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups develop an annual plan which outlines their goals, objectives and strategies for utilizing the media to advance the organization's advocacy role, publicize new products and services, support fundraising efforts and gain recognition by the community at large for the organization and its mission. Media plans may be a component of an overall communications plan and generally include goals which define what the organization wants to accomplish (e.g., recognition for the organization, advocacy related to a particular issue, publicity for a product, service or upcoming event) and identify specific messages the organization wishes to communicate; the audience the organization wishes to reach; the types and names of media outlets they plan to contact; a calendar for key events; the names and roles of key spokespersons; provisions for managing media relations during a crisis; and a budget for media relations. |
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| Media Presentations |
TJ-6500.5100 |
Programs that utilize the media (radio, television, newspapers, and similar outlets) to increase the public's awareness of the need for or availability of services in a particular geographical or service area or for a particular target group; the causes, detection and treatment of a particular disease, disability or condition and means for its prevention; or specific social problems which affect the community and potential solutions. |
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| Media Relations Development |
TP-6700.5200-450 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups reach out to, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with individual reporters, editors, publishers and others who are responsible for reporting the news or commenting in newspapers, on television, through radio or via the Internet. Good relationships with the media are built by being honest, providing a consistent message, using good judgment regarding the newsworthiness of the stories or events for which coverage is sought, being available on a timely basis, and by ensuring that reporters have all of the information they need in an easily consumable format. |
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