January 10, 2007
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
(none)
Federal Grants:
Advanced Technological Education
Funding Source: National Science Foundation
Funding Amount: NSF anticipates that approximately $46 million
each year will be available for this program in FY2008, FY2009,
and FY2010. The program expects to make approximately 75 new
awards per year. Grants may be awarded in a wide
variety of sizes and durations, as summarized below. The categories
below
are expected to encompass most of the activities supported
through the ATE
program; however, additional activities and mechanisms may
be proposed
after consultation with an NSF program officer. The actual
number of awards
and the award sizes are subject to the availability of funds
and the
quality of proposals received. Anticipated number, size, and
duration of new awards:
* ATE Projects: approximately 45 new awards, ranging from $25,000
to
$300,000 per year and having a duration of up to three years,
except
for Large Scale Materials Development (LSMD) projects, which
are
limited to $500,000 per year for four years.
* ATE small grants for institutions new to the ATE program:
approximately 15 awards for up to $150,000 (each) typically
spread
over two years.
* National Centers of Excellence: up to 2 new awards for up
to $5
million (each) spread over four years, with the possibility
of
renewal, at a lower level of funding, for an additional three
years.
* Regional Centers of Excellence: up to 3 new awards for up
to $3
million (each) spread over four years, with the possibility
of
renewal, at a lower level of funding, for an additional three
years.
* Resource Centers: up to 4 new awards for up to $1.6 million
(each)
spread over four years with the possibility of renewal.
* Planning Grants for Centers: up to 4 new awards for up to
$70,000
(each) to develop well-formulated plans for future national
or
regional centers (see Section V.A ["Proposal Preparation"] for
additional information).
* Targeted Research on Technician Education: approximately
5 to 8 new
awards, ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 per year for up to
4 years.
Eligibility: Two-year colleges and other associate degree-granting
institutions. All proposals are expected to include one or
more two-year colleges in leadership
roles. A proposal from an informal consortium of institutions should be submitted
by one member of the consortium; a proposal from a formal consortium--such as
a community college system or school district--should be submitted by the consortium.
Description: With an emphasis on two-year colleges, the Advanced
Technological Education (ATE) program focuses on the education of technicians
for the high-technology
fields that drive our nation's economy. The program involves partnerships between
academic institutions and employers to promote improvement in the education of
science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and secondary school
levels. The ATE program supports curriculum development; professional development
of college faculty and secondary school teachers; career pathways to two-year
colleges from secondary schools and from two-year colleges to four-year institutions;
and other activities. A secondary goal is articulation between two-year and four-year
programs for K-12 prospective teachers that focus on technological education.
The program also invites proposals focusing on applied research relating to technician
education. The Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program promotes improvement
in the education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate
and the secondary school levels. Proposals to the program may aim to affect either
specialized technology courses or core science, mathematics, and technology courses
that serve as prerequisites or co-requisites for specialized technology courses.
The curricular focus and the activities of all projects should demonstrably contribute
to the ATE program's central goals: producing more science and engineering technicians
to meet workforce demands, and improving the technical skills and the general
science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) preparation of these technicians
and the educators who prepare them. The ATE program focuses on two-year colleges
and expects two-year colleges to have a leadership role in all projects. Effective
technological education programs should involve partnerships in which two-year
colleges work with four-year colleges and universities, secondary schools, business,
industry, and government, and should respond to employers' need for
well-prepared technicians with adaptable skills.
Because the foundation of America’s competitiveness is a well-educated
and skilled workforce, the ATE program is a vital component of the American Competitiveness
Initiative as the program prepares science and engineering technicians for the
many fields on which the nation’s prosperity hinges. Many of these fields
also play a vital role in national security and sustainable energy production
and management. Fields of technology supported by the ATE program include, but
are not limited to agricultural technology, biotechnology, chemical technology,
civil and construction technology, computer and information technology, cybersecurity
and forensics, electronics, environmental technology, geographic information
systems, manufacturing and engineering technology, marine technology, multimedia
technology, nanotechnology, telecommunications, and transportation technology.
The ATE program does not support projects that focus primarily on students who
will become health, veterinary, or medical technicians.
Application Information: FON: 07-530, CFDA: 47.076; Cognizant Program Officer:
Elizabeth Teles, Lead Program Director, ATE, DUE, 835, telephone:
(703) 292-8670, fax: (703) 292-9015, email: ejteles@nsf.gov.
Full Proposals submitted via FastLane: 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 announcement: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07530/nsf07530.pdf . Link
to NSF webpage: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07530
Deadline: Full Proposal Deadlines: 10/11/2007, 10/16/2008, 10/15/2009. Preliminary
Proposals Due: 04/26/2007, 04/24/2008, 04/23/2009. Preliminary proposals are
optional but strongly recommended
Charter School Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Innovation
and Improvement
Funding Amount: Estimated Range of Awards:$500,000–$20,000,000
per year.
Estimated Average Size of Awards:$5,000,000 per year. Estimated
Number of Awards: 10–12.
Eligibility: State educational agencies (SEAs) in States with
a State statute specifically authorizing the establishment
of charter schools.
Description: The purpose of the program is to increase national
understanding of the charter school model and to expand the
number of high quality charter schools by providing financial
aid for the planning, program design and implementation of
charter schools
Application Information: Link to Federal Register announcement:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-21842.pdf
Deadline: February 16, 2007
Geoscience Education (GeoEd)
Funding Source: National Science Foundation
Funding Amount: Estimated Number of Awards: 45 (Of the awards,
40 are anticipated under Track 1 and five are anticipated under
Track 2.)
Anticipated Funding Amount: $5,000,000 (It is anticipated that
$3 million will be available to support Track 1 proposals and
$2 million will be available to support Track 2 proposals submitted
for consideration during the FY 2006 and FY 2008 competitions.)
Eligibility: None specified. An organization (e.g., a university
or museum) may be the lead organization on only one Track 2
proposal submitted per competition
Description: The goals of the Geoscience Education (GeoEd)
Program are to improve the quality of geoscience education
at all educational levels; increase the number and competency
of Earth and Space Science teachers at K-12 levels; demonstrate
the relevance of the geosciences by identifying and promoting
traditional and non-traditional career opportunities in the
fieldincrease the number of students enrolling in geoscience
courses and degree programs at all educational levels; increase
the number of students drawn from groups underrepresented in
science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields
in geoscience courses and degree programs; and increase the
public’s understanding of geoscience-related issues.
The GeoEd Program considers proposals submitted under one of
the two tracks described in this solicitation. Track 1 Pilot
Projects: Proposals should describe a plan to initiate or pilot
innovative geoscience education activities. Track 1 projects
should integrate research and education. Proposals for projects
that will make use of current geoscience research results and/or
methods are sought, as are proposals that will promote the
geosciences and geoscience careers as highly relevant to modern
society. Projects that are informed by the results of current
education-related research or will conduct new educational
research within a geoscience education venue will be considered
under this solicitation. Awards are intended to provide start-up
or proof-of-concept funding to enable projects to reach a level
of maturity that will allow them to compete for longer-term
funding from other sources or become self-sustaining. All proposed
projects should have strong evaluation and dissemination plans.Projects
designed to recruit and retain students during the critical
transition from high-school to college are highly appropriate
for consideration by the GeoEd Program. Track 2 Integrative
Collaborations: Proposals should describe a plan to integrate
geoscience research and education activities into existing
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP),
Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP),
and/or Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology
(CREST) projects. Track 2 proposals must provide documentation
of collaboration between the proposed GeoEd project and the
associated LSAMP, AGEP, and/or CREST project(s).The LSAMP program
supports sustained and comprehensive projects designed to increase
the number of students from populations underrepresented in
science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that
earn doctoral degrees.The specific objectives of the AGEP program
are to (1) develop and implement innovative models for recruiting,
mentoring, and retaining minority students in STEM doctoral
programs; and (2) develop effective strategies for identifying
and supporting underrepresented minorities who want to pursue
academic careers. The CREST program provides substantial support
for research at minority-serving institutions across the United
States. The main goal of CREST and its awardees is to build
the research competitiveness of minority-serving institutions
while increasing the recruitment and retention of individuals
from diverse backgrounds in STEM fields.
Application Information: Contact information: Jill L. Karsten
at jkarsten@nsf.gov ;
Phone: (703) 292-8500; Fax: (703) 292-9042. Link to announcement:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf05609
Deadline: November 15, 2007
Head Start University Partnership Research Grants: English
Language Learners (ELLs) in Head Start and Early Head Start
Programs
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
U.S. Administration for Children and Families
Funding Amount: Expected Number of Awards: 10; Estimated
Total Program Funding: $1,000,000; Award Ceiling: $100,000
Eligibility: Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits
that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled
institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3)
status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Description: These grants fund research activities that build
the knowledge base and/or develop assessments, curricula,
and/or interventions for ELLs within the Head Start program.
This
grant program is part of a larger Head Start research effort.
For more information, please see the Head Start Graduate
Student Research announcement listed on http://www.Grants.Gov,
or on
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/index.html, or send an email
inquiry to opre@xtria.com.
Application Information: FON: HHS-2007-ACF-OPRE-YF-0070;
CFDA: 93.600; Link to announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OPRE-YF-0070.html Address to Request Application Package: Head Start Research
Support Technical Assistance Team, OPRE Grant Review Team
Xtria, LLC 8045 Leesburg Pike, Suite 400, Vienna, VA 22182
Phone: 877-663-0250, Fax: 703-356-0472, Email: opre@xtria.com
Deadline: May 3, 2007
Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Domestic Violence,
Dating Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assualt
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Justice; Office of Violence
Against Women
Funding Amount: Expected Number of Awards: 200; Award Ceiling:
$350,000,
Eligibility: City or township governments, State governments,
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized),
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other
than institutions of higher education, County governments
Description: The OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Program
Grant for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence,
Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (Transitional Housing
Assistance
Program) focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach
to provide transitional housing services that move individuals
into permanent housing. Grants made under this grant program
support programs that provide assistance to victims of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who
are in need of transitional housing, short-term housing assistance,
and related support services. It is critical that successful
transitional housing programs provide a wide range of flexible
and optional services that reflect the differences and individual
needs of victims and that allows victims to choose the course
of action that is best for them. Transitional housing programs
may offer individualized services such as counseling, support
groups, safety planning, and advocacy services as well as
practical
services such as licensed child care, employment services,
transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other
agencies. Trained staff and case managers may also be available
to work with clients to help them determine and reach their
goals.
Application Information: FON 0VW-2007-1506; CFDA; 16.736
http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw/docs/housing_assistance_grants.pdf
Deadline: February 21, 2007
Awards & Scholarships:
2007 HP Technology For Teaching Grants
Funding Source: Hewlett Packard (HP)
Funding Amount: Grants totaling $3.9 million in cash and HP
equipment to kindergarten-12th grade public schools in the
United States and Puerto Rico.
Eligibility: Eligibility requirements are listed in the K-12
and Higher Education RFPs online at http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html
Description: The HP Technology for Teaching Grant Initiative
is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology
in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 public schools
and two- and four-year colleges and universities that HP might
support with future grants. Based on the outcomes of the projects
funded through this initiative in 2007, HP may offer some grant
recipients additional, higher-value grants in 2008.
Proposals will be accepted from all subject areas, but preference
will be given to projects with a focus on math or science.
Overall, the goals of HP’s
education programs are to transform teaching and learning through the innovative
use of technology, increase the number of underrepresented students on a path
toward high-tech careers, and enhance student success in math, science and engineering.
Application Information: Link to website: http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/grants/us/programs/tech_teaching/index.html
Deadline: Thursday February 15, 2007, 5 p.m
Helping Hands To Neighborhoods Grant Program
Funding Source: General Mills Hamburger Helper
Funding Amount: Applicants can request a one-time award of
between $500 and $15,000 during any single month.
Eligibility: Individuals from communities and organizations
across America can visit the program's Web site to submit a
written essay describing how the "My Hometown Helper" grant
would help improve their community project. Examples of possible
community projects include: lights or bleachers for baseball,
soccer, or football fields; repairs to a band shell; computers
for the local school or library; playground equipment for a
park; holiday decorations for Main Street; money for choir,
band, or science trips; new uniforms for Little League teams;
clean-up projects; and training for volunteer firefighters.
All requests for funding must be sponsored by a municipal or
civic organization or public school. Funds will be awarded
based on the merit of the project, including its impact on
and support within the community.
Application Information: The program will award "helping
hand" grants each month from online applications received
through May 2007. Applications will be evaluated monthly. Link
to website: http://www.myhometownhelper.com/
Deadline: May 2007
2007 Better Community Awards
Funding Source: 1000 Friends of Florida
Eligibility: open
Description: honoring successful efforts to save special
places, fight sprawl, and build better communities across
our rapidly
growing state. Encourages nomination of individuals, organizations,
public-private partnerships, local governments, agencies,
and/or projects that have enhanced the quality of life in
your community.
Four categories.
Application Information: Please contact Vivian Young at 850-222-6277,
ext. 109 or vyoung@1000fof.org if you have any questions.
Link to application form: 2007 Better Community Awards.pdf
or website
for more information: http://www.1000friendsofflorida.org/ Submit the completed nomination packet to: Better Community
Awards, 1000 Friends of Florida, 926 East Park Avenue, Tallahassee,
FL 32301
Deadline: January 31, 2007
Third Annual "Programs & Practices that Work" Award
Funding Source: The National Women's Law Center, along with
National Association of State Directors of Career Technical
Education Consortium (NASDCTEc), the Association of Career
and Technical Education (ACTE) and the National Alliance
for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE)
Funding Award: The winners will be announced at the ACTE
Policy Seminar, March 5-7, 2007 and also recognized at
the NASDCTEc
Spring Conference, March 20-24 , 2007 and the NAPE Professional
Development Institute, April 16-19, 2007. The winners will
be asked to participate in a congressional briefing at the
U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on a date to be determined
in June 2007.
Eligibility: local or state educational agencies
Description: The award recognizes agencies across the country
that have implemented effective programs and practices for
improving access and success of students pursuing careers
nontraditional for their gender.
Application Information: Applications and instructions for
the 2007 award are available online at http://www.nwlc.org/pdf/PPTWApplication2007.doc
Deadline: January 15, 2007
Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community
Funding Source: Hitachi Foundation
Funding Award: Awarded to ten high school seniors from around
the United States on the basis of their community-service activities.
The award is accompanied by a gift of $5,000, dispensed over
two years. Recipients may use the award at their discretion.
The award program is not a scholarship program.
Eligibility: To be eligible to receive the award, candidates
must be graduating high school seniors in the United States
and U.S. territories (nominees need not be college bound).
Candidates must be nominated by someone familiar with their
service (clergy, school official, teacher, service agency representative,
etc.). Family members may not nominate their relatives and
students may not nominate themselves.
Description: The award recognizes exemplary service and community
involvement rather than academic achievement. Recipients of
the award leave a lasting impression
in their community. Many, though not all, have started projects and programs
or taken on challenges that relate to the corporate citizenship, philanthropic,
and corporate social responsibility priorities ("Improving the well-being
of economically and socially isolated Americans") of the Hitachi Foundation
and Hitachi, Ltd.
Application Information: Application is online at http://www.hitachifoundation.org/yoshiyama/index.html or visit website at http://www.hitachifoundation.org/
Deadline: April 2, 2007
Oxfam International Youth Award Partnerships
Funding Source: Oxfam International
Funding Award: Oxfam selects 300 young people according to
selection criteria.
Eligibility: Youth aged 18-25 and working with their community
to create a positive future are eligible to apply. Youth
who are chosen will have opportunities to develop their skills,
knowledge, and understanding, and to talk and share with
other
like-minded young people. OIYP is open to young people of
any nationality or ethnicity and any level of education.
The program
aims to recruit equal numbers of young men and women, and
has a strong focus on the participation of indigenous young
people
and those marginalized in their communities. To be eligible,
applicants must be between 18 and 25 years of age as of October
1, 2007, and speak English or Spanish.
Description: Oxfam International Youth Partnerships is a
global network of young people working with their communities
to create
positive, equitable and sustainable change. If you are working
with your community to create a positive future then you
can apply to be a part of the Oxfam International Youth Partnerships.
Application Information: Download information and applications
from website at http://www.iyp.oxfam.org/ Participation in
OIYP will start in April 2007, and those selected must be
available to attend an event in October 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
Deadline: January 31, 2007
Foundation/Organization
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