July 24, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
(none)
Federal Grants:
NASA K-12 Competitive Grants STEM Opportunity
Funding Source: NASA Research and Education Support Services, Education Programs Integration Division
Funding Amount: It is anticipated that approximately 6-8 awards, ranging from $750K – 1.5M total, for a two-year period of performance.
Eligibility: Proposals will be accepted from U.S. public secondary schools, school districts, state-based education leadership, and not-for-profit education organizations that support secondary education. Universities, industry, education-related companies, and other institutions may apply through partnership with the lead organization.
Description: A competitive education grant program targeting secondary school level teaching and learning. The goal of the opportunity is to seek out and support new, innovative, and replicable approaches to improving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning and instruction. This will leverage NASA's unique contributions to STEM fields. The K12CG activity may make awards in the following categories:• Experiences and activities that support high school level instruction/learning;• Experiences and activities that support middle school or undergraduate level instruction/learning if linked to high school programming;
• eEducation, education technology, or electronic dissemination of content; and, •Professional development for in-service or pre-service educators, related to NASA content and targeting secondary education
Application Information: FON: NNH08ZNE007N Link to website: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?
method=init&solId={C4EC7F3B-D629-1AFC-398C-C3DAA5A28413}&path=open . Announcement: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/cmdocumentid
=152706/K12%20Competitive%20Grants%20Opportunity%20Solicitation.pdf . NASA point of contact: Shelley Canright, Ph.D., Office of Education, NASA Headquarters
Washington, DC 20546,Shelley.Canright@nasa.gov
Deadline: Letter of Intent and Preliminary Proposal: August 22, 2008; Fulll Proposal October 27, 2008
Community Based Primary Health Care Service Area Competitions-Additional Areas
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Health Resources & Services Administration
Funding Amount: Awards: 1; Total Program Funding: $638,645; Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Public and non-public private entities, including tribal, faith-based and community-based organizations purposing to serve the existing defined areas are eligible to apply for this funding. Applicants are expected to demonstrate compliance with the requirements found in section 330(e) of the PHS Act for Community Health Centers.
Description: The Health Center Program, as authorized by section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, promotes the development and operation of community-based primary health care service systems in medically underserved areas and improves the health status of medically underserved populations. The purpose of this activity is to continue to support comprehensive primary and preventive health care service delivery to areas where the existing section 330 grantee's continuation application was not approved. It is expected that each application submitted to serve one of these areas will represent a clear focus on maintaining access to care and reducing health disparities identified in the existing community and target population. All applicants are expected to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for the specific type of health center for which funding is requested. Requirements are found in section 330(e) of the PHS Act for Community Health Centers; section 330(g) for Migrant Health Centers; section 330(h) for Health Care for the Homeless Centers: and section 330(i) for Public Housing Primary Care Centers.
Application Information: CFDA: 93.224; Link to Full Announcement
https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=1EEDF032-E6B7-4549-9FBA-396B1B848A12
Deadline: August 21, 2008
Transitional Living Programs (TLP)/Maternity Group Homes (MGH) for Runaway and Homeless Youth
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Youth and Families' (ACYF) Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB
Funding Amount: Awards: 30-40; Total Program Funding: $6,000,000; Award Ceiling: $200,000; Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Local Governments, Regional Organizations, U.S. Territory or Possession Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Faith-based and community organizations, state and country governments, city or township governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, public housing authorities, nonprofit organizations and others.
Description: To address Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) problems. TLPs provide an alternative to involving RHY in the law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems. Each TLP must provide a safe and appropriate shelter for up to 18 months of services with adult supervision, life and interpersonal skill building, career counseling and job skills, counseling, and medical care as appropriate. MGHs are specialized transitional living programs targeting services to pregnant and/or parenting youth and their children. Additionally MGH provide parenting instruction, child care, transportation, family budgeting, nutrition and health services, family planning, abstinence education and pregnancy prevention services.
Application Information: FON: HHS-2009-ACF-ACYF-CX-0064; CFDA: 93.550; Link to announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-ACYF-CX-0064.html or PDF version http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/pdf/HHS-2009-ACF-ACYF-CX-0064.pdf
Deadline: August 25, 2008
Technical Assistance to Broaden the Reach of Community Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) Programs Grant
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB),
Funding Amount: Awards 2; Ceiling: $750,000 per budget period. Cost Sharing: No
Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City or township governments
Independent school districts, Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education
Indian/Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized), Indian/Native American Tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized), Public/Indian Housing Authorities, Non-profits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), Non-profits without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations (other than small businesses), Small businesses, Special district governments
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the statutory eligibility requirements are eligible to apply under this announcement.
Description: Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) technical assistance cooperative agreements. FYSB anticipates that these cooperative agreements will broaden the reach of CBAE grantees so that more youth are served. FYSB also anticipates that these cooperative agreements will lead to further improvements in program quality so that the services that youth receive are even more effective. The purpose of these agreements is to enhance and sustain CBAE programs in the following two priority areas: Priority Area I - Provide technical assistance to CBAE grantees on forming partnerships with local school systems through alignment of grantee curriculum and programs with State health guidelines. Priority Area II - Provide peer-to-peer technical assistance between abstinence education grantees giving particular attention to fostering youth and family program collaborations.
Application Information: FON: HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-AE-0126; CFDA: 93.010;
Link to website
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-AE-0126.html
Deadline: August 20, 2008
Partnerships for Innovation Program
Funding Source: National Science Foundation
Funding Award: Awards: 12-15 partnerships among academia, the private sector, and state/local/ federal government that will explore new approaches to support and sustain innovation. Awards may be up to $600,000 with an award duration of two or three years.
Eligibility: Proposals may only be submitted by accredited degree granting Institutions: U.S. universities and two- and four-year colleges located in the U.S., its territories, or possessions.
Description: The goals of the Partnerships for Innovation Program are to: stimulate the transformation of knowledge created by the research and education enterprise into innovations that create new wealth; build strong local, regional and national economies; and improve the national well-being; broaden the participation of all types of academic institutions and all citizens in activities to meet the diverse workforce needs of the national innovation enterprise; and catalyze or enhance enabling infrastructure that is necessary to foster and sustain innovation in the long-term. In the Partnerships for Innovation program, NSF seeks to stimulate and capitalize on innovation by catalyzing partnerships among colleges and universities, the private sector, and federal, state, and local governments. Key factors in the innovation enterprise include the creation of, and access to new knowledge; a scientifically and technologically literate workforce prepared to capitalize on new knowledge in a global context; and an infrastructure that enables innovation and collaboration. For the purposes of this program, innovation explicitly extends both to developing people and tools. Academic institutions which are traditionally recipients of NSF's support play an essential role in generating new knowledge and creating a scientifically and technologically literate workforce.
Application Information: Full Proposals submitted via FastLane: NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, Part I: Grant Proposal Guide (GPG) Guidelines apply. The complete text of the GPG is available electronically on the NSF website at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg.
Full Proposals submitted via Grants.gov: NSF Grants.gov Application Guide: A Guide for the Preparation and Submission of NSF Applications via Grants.gov Guidelines apply (Note: The NSF Grants.gov Application Guide is available on the Grants.gov website and on the NSF website at: http://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/docs/grantsgovguide.pdf . Link to website http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08583/nsf08583.htm?govDel=USNSF_25 Deadline: Letter of Intent October 31, 2008; Application Deadline: December 31, 20
Awards & Scholarships
(none)
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Health and Environment Grant Programs
Funding Source: Kresge Foundation
Funding Amount: see website for information
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations that are not classified as private foundations and have financial statements prepared and certified by a certified public accountant in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or Government Accounting Standards. (In rare instances, exceptions are made and this requirement is temporarily waived.) Government entities that have financial statements prepared and certified by a certified public accountant in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or Government Accounting Standards. (In rare instances, exceptions are made and this requirement is temporarily waived.)
Description: Both the Health and Environment Programs address health and environment-related social issues, particularly those affecting minority, low-income and other underserved communities
Application Information: Health Program: http://www.kresge.org/content/displaycontent.aspx?CID=151 ; Environment Program: http://www.kresge.org/content/displaycontent.aspx?CID=153. If you have questions, e-mail our Grants Inquiry Coordinator or call 248-643-9630
Deadline: Rolling
Community Improvement Project Assistance
Funding Source: Lowes Charitable and Educational Foundation
Funding Award: Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000
Eligibility: The Foundation provides funding only to 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and public agencies in communities where Lowe’s operates stores and distribution centers.
Description: Primary philanthropic focus areas are: Community improvement projects; Public Education, priority is given to K-12 public schools
Application Information: Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation requires that all applicants take an eligibility test. Organizations that pass will be considered, but not guaranteed a grant. For more information link to website at http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.
bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp
Deadline: Rolling
The After Prison Initiative Program
Funding Source: Open Society Institute
Funding Amount: not available
Eligibility: The After Prison Initiative will consider proposals from advocacy groups, community groups, scholarly or research institutions, government agencies, associations of elected officials, and nonprofit business associations or initiatives. Priority will be given to organizations in which people with criminal convictions have a leadership role and/or engage in meaningful participation.
Description: The After Prison Initiative funds advocacy, coalition building, public education, impact litigation, and policy-driven research and analysis that promote investment in community infrastructure instead of prisons; encourage civic participation and leadership by former prisoners in justice-policy reform; facilitate former prisoners' access to work, housing, education, health care, and political participation; and create cross-sector, neighborhood-based restorative reentry strategies to replace the surveillance orientation of parole and other community penalties. The mission of the After Prison Initiative is to work against the criminalization of race and poverty by promoting public policies and private initiatives that support successful reentry and reintegration of people returning from prison.
Application Information: To be considered for funding, applicants who meet the above criteria should submit a complete letter of inquiry via email to tapi@sorosny.org during the application period only May-August 1, 2008. Letters of inquiry should be 1–3 pages in length (including project budget). Link to announcement: http://www.soros.org/initiatives/usprograms/focus/
justice/programs/after_prison/guidelines
Deadline: August 1, 2008
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