February 1, 2007
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Funds
Funding Source: Florida Office of the Attorney General; Department
of Legal Affairs
Funding Amount: visit website for more information on funding
request
Eligibility: Limited to victim assistance programs administered
by state or local government agencies or not-for-profit corporations
registered in Florida, or a combination thereof.
Description: The purpose of VOCA grant funds is to support
the provision of services to victims of crime. Services are
defined as those efforts that respond to the emotional and
physical needs of crime victims, assist victims of crime
to stabilize their lives after a victimization, assist victims
to understand and participate in the criminal justice system
and provide victims of crime with a measure of safety and
security.
Application Information: The annual competitive grant process
involves submission of an application, followed by an evaluation
that includes an application review and site visits as determined
necessary. An application may be obtained through the Office
of the Attorney General’s web page at http://myfloridalegal.com/ under the heading of Crime Victims’ Services. If you
are unable to download a copy of the application you may
call (850)414-3380.
Deadline: February 23, 2007
Federal Grants:
Capacity Expansion Grants for Jail Diversion Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services;
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA)
Funding Amount: Total Funding: $723,000; 2 awards, Award
Ceiling:$361,500, Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Limited to the chief executive of a State, political
subdivisions of States, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN)
tribes and tribal organizations, and federally recognized
AI/AN tribes acting through agreements with other public
and nonprofit
entities to develop and implement programs to divert individuals
with a mental illness from the criminal justice system to
community-based services. Thus, all applications must be
signed by the chief
executive of their State, political subdivision of State,
AI/AN tribe or tribal organization, or the AI/AN federally
recognized
tribe.
Description: The purpose of this program is to promote the
transformation
of systems to improve services for justice-involved adults
with mental illness
Grants will promote the transformation of systems to improve
services for justice-involved adults with mental illness.
Application Information: FON: SM-07-004. CFDA: 93.243, Link
to announcement:
http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2007/SM_07_004.aspx
Deadline: March 27, 2007
Small Business Transportation Resource Centers (SBTRC)
Funding source: U.S. Department of Transportation; Office of
Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)
Funding Amount: Award Ceiling: $1,350,000; Number of Awards:9;
Cost Sharing: No
Eligibility: Nonprofits having 501(c)(6) status as Trade Associations
and Chambers of Commerce, Public and State controlled institutions
of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally
recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the
IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Description: The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals
from transportation-related trade associations, chambers of
commerce, community based entities, colleges and universities,
community colleges, and any other qualifying transportation-related
non-profit organizations with the desire and ability to partner
with OSDBU to establish and maintain SBTRCs. It is OSDBU's
intent to award a cooperative agreement to one partner in each
of nine designated geographical areas, from herein referred
to as “regions”. However, if warranted, OSDBU reserves
the option to make multiple awards to selected partners. Proposals
submitted for a particular region must contain a plan to service
the entire region, not just the SBTRCs state or local geographical
area. Each region’s SBTRC headquarters must be established
in the designated state set forth below. Submitted proposals
must also contain justification for the establishment of the
SBTRC headquarters in a particular city within the designated
state.
Application Information: Contact information: Arthur D. Jackson,
U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged
Business Utilization, 400 7th Street, SW, Room 9414, Washington,
D.C., 20590, Tel. 202 366 1930 or 800 532 1169.
Applications must be submitted through http:///www.Grants.gov website. Link to announcement: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12369&mode=VIEW . View entire “Word” document proposal and application
forms under “Full Announcement Link”
Deadline: March 9, 2007
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education
Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Highway
Research and Development Program Federal Highway Administration
Funding Amount: Currently, total federal funding in the amount
of $1,000,000 is available for up to 10 awards. It is possible
another $1,000,000 maybe made available prior to award. In
such case, up to 10 additional awards may be made. FHWA intends
to award up to 20 grants as a result of this RFA. Estimated
Award Per Grantee: $100,000. Although this program does not
require cost sharing or matching, eligible parties are encouraged
to contribute resources as well as leverage the resources
of partners to achieve more significant outcomes and ensure
an
institutional financial commitment to the project.
Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City
or township governments, Local educational agencies (LEAs)
and
State educational agencies (SEAs), which may enter into a
partnership agreement with institutions of higher education,
businesses,
or other entities, are eligible to apply for grants. In accordance
with SAFETEA-LU (Public Law 109-59, Section 5204(d)(3)(B)),
priority shall be given to applicants that encourage the
participation of women and minorities.
Description: The purpose of the Garrett A. Morgan Technology
and Transportation Education Program (GAMTTEP) is to improve
the preparation of students, particularly women and minorities,
in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
through curriculum development and other activities related
to transportation. Grants awarded under this subsection may
be used for enhancing science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics at the elementary and secondary school level
through such means as--(A) internships that offer students
experience
in the transportation field; (B) programs that allow students
to spend time observing scientists and engineers in the transportation
field; and (C) developing relevant curriculum that uses examples
and problems related to transportation.
Application Information: FON: RFA Number DTFH61-07-RA-00108;
CFDA: 20.200 Direct Questions to: Mr. S. Kyle Roberts, (202)
366-0612, Salim.Roberts@dot.gov Link to announcement: http://apply.grants.gov/opportunities/instructions/oppDTFH61-07-RA-00108-cfda20.200-instructions.doc
Deadline: March 5, 2007
National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant
Program
Funding Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Funding Amount: Number of Awards: 8; Estimated Total Funding
$1,500,000, Award Ceiling: $250,000
Eligibility: County governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3)
status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information
on Eligibility" for clarification), Public and State controlled
institutions of higher education
Description: grant proposals from eligible entities to reduce
incidences of childhood lead poisoning in low-income communities
with older housing. Potential activities include outreach,
training, ordinance development, and other activities that
would result in reduction of childhood lead poisoning. This
grant will support the partnership of national organizations
with community-based organizations and local governments to
improve the environmental health of a community regarding lead
poisoning prevention.
Application Information: FON: EPA-OPPT-2006-0648; CFDA: 66.718;
Region 4 Contact Information: (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee):
Regional Contact: Liz Wilde, USEPA Region 4, 61 Forsyth St.,
SW., Atlanta, GA 30303; telephone number: (404) 562–8998;
fax numbers: (404) 562-8973 and (404) 562-8972; e-mail address:
wilde.liz@epa.gov. Link to Full Announcement: http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/outreach-traininggrant.pdf
Deadline: April 2, 2007
Credit Enhancement Charter School Facilities Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Total Estimated Funding: $36,611,190
Eligibility: County governments, Independent school districts,
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education,
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally
recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments
(Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS,
other than institutions of higher education, State governments,
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education, Special district governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information
on Eligibility" for clarification)
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, City
or township governments. Additional applicants: (A) A public
entity, such as a State or local governmental entity; (B) A
private, nonprofit entity; or (C) A consortium of entities
described in (A) and (B
Description: This program provides grants to eligible entities
to permit them to enhance the credit of charter schools so
that they can access private-sector and other non-Federal capital
in order to acquire, construct, and renovate facilities at
a reasonable cost. Grant projects awarded under this program
will be of sufficient size, scope, and quality to enable the
grantees to implement effective strategies for reaching that
objective
Application Information: FON: ED-GRANTS-020107-001;
(CFDA) Number: 84.354A Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov.
Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the
application
package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your
application. Link to Federal Register announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-1537.pdf Address
to Request Application Package: Education Publications Center,
(ED Pubs), P.O. Box 1398, Jessup, MD 20794–1398.
Telephone (toll free): 1–877–433–7827. FAX:
(301) 470–1244. If you use a telecommunications device
for the deaf (TDD), you may call the Federal Relay Service
(FRS) at 1–800–877–8339. You may also contact
ED Pubs at its Web site: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html or
you may contact ED Pubs at its e-mail address: edpubs@inet.ed.gov
Deadline: Date of Pre-Application Meeting: March 20, 2007;
Deadline for Application Submittal: April 2, 2007
Voluntary Public School Choice Program (VPSC)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Number of Awards: 10; Estimated Total Funding:
$26,278,000;
Eligibility: (a) One or more State educational agencies (SEAs);
(b) One or more local educational agencies (LEAs); (c) One
or more SEAs in partnership with one or more LEAs or other
public, for-profit, or non-profit entities; or (d) One or more
LEAs in partnership with one or more public, for-profit, or
non-profit entities.
Description: This program provides grants for eligible applicants
to establish or expand a program of voluntary public school
choice. This public school choice program must focus on providing
parents with greater options in acquiring a high-quality public
education for their children, particularly parents whose children
currently attend schools in need of improvement as defined
in section 1116(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of
2001 (ESEA)
Application Information: CFDA 84.361A; FON: ED-GRANTS-020107-002;
e-mail notification of “intent to apply” should
be sent to Iris A. Lane at: vpsc@ed.gov. Please review the
official application notice for pre-application and application
requirements, application submission information, performance
measures, priorities and program contact information. This
notice contains five competitive preference priorities. Application
should be submitted through Grants.gov website. Link to announcement:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-1539.pdf or grants.gov announcement: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12423&mode=VIEW . Contact: Program Manager: Iris A. Lane, U.S. Department of
Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 4W219, Washington,
DC 20202-5970 Telephone: (202) 260-1999
Deadline: April 2, 2007
Regional Integrated Pest Management Centers
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative
State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
Funding Award: Total Program Funding: $3,890,000, Cost Sharing:
Yes. CSREES will award a total of four equally-funded grants
for Regional IPM Centers,
one in each of its administrative regions: North Central, Northeastern,
Southern, and Western
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by colleges and
universities. For purposes of this program, the terms “college” and “university” mean
an educational institution in any State that (1) admits as
regular students only persons having a certificate of graduation,
or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, from a
school providing secondary education; (2) is legally authorized
within such State to provide a program of education beyond
secondary education; (3) provides an educational program for
which a bachelor’s degree or any other higher degree
is awarded; (4) is a public or other
nonprofit institution; and (5) is accredited by a nationally
recognized accrediting agency or association. Applications
also may be submitted by 1994 Land-Grant Institutions (as defined
in Part VIII, E., Definitions). A research foundation maintained
by a college or university is not eligible to receive an award
under this program. Award recipients may subcontract to organizations
not eligible to apply provided such organizations are necessary
for the conduct of the project. An applicant’s failure
to meet an eligibility criterion by the time of an application
deadline will result in CSREES returning the application without
review or, even though an application may be reviewed, will
preclude CSREES from making an award.
Description: The IPM Roadmap addresses pest management needs
for production agriculture, natural resources and recreational
environments, and residential and public areas. The goal of
the Regional Integrated Pest Management Centers (IPM Centers)
is to promote the development and implementation of IPM by
facilitating collaboration across states, disciplines, and
purposes. IPM Centers will establish and maintain information
networks, build partnerships to address pest management challenges
and opportunities, evaluate the impact of IPM implementation,
communicate positive outcomes to key stakeholders, and manage
funding resources effectively. Successful applicants to this
program will demonstrate the capacity and commitment necessary
to advance the goals of the National Roadmap for Integrated
Pest Management (http://www.ipmcenters.org/IPMRoadMap.pdf),
and evaluate the progress of this advancement.
Application Information: FON: USDA-CSREES-ICGP-000404; CFDA:
10.303 -- Integrated Programs. Link to announcement: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/07_reg_ipm_centers.pdf Submit applications through grants.gov website at http://www.grants.gov using CFDA or FON number above.
Deadline: March 30, 2007
SSA Early Identification and Intervention Demonstration
Funding Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, ODISP;
OPDR
Funding Amount: Estimated Total Funding: $600,000; Expected
Number of Awards:10;Award Floor and Ceiling: $300,000. Cost
Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Native American tribal organizations (other
than Federally recognized tribal governments),Private institutions
of higher education, State governments, Special district
governments,
For profit organizations other than small businesses, County
governments, City or township governments, Nonprofits that
do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions
of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status
with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education,
Public
and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native
American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Description: Cooperative agreement funding available to support
a project that will design and implement effective, replicable,
and sustainable models which will increase the number of
children (birth to age 5) who receive developmental screening
and improve
the early identification of children with developmental delays
and/or disabilities. This cooperative agreement will target
children from birth to age 5 from the following populations:
minority, un-served, underserved, native populations, homeless,
premature infants, parental depression or serious emotional
disturbance, foster care, low-income, inner city, rural,
children affected by substance abuse or withdrawal symptoms
resulting
from prenatal drug exposure, and children involved in a substantiated
case of child abuse. Applicants should show how they intend
to assure that participants from diverse populations are
served by the project. Applicants must specify the geographic
area
to be covered by the project. Awardees of cooperative agreement
funding must design and implement a model system of early
identification and intervention which increases developmental
screening of
children birth to age 5. Awardees must screen children from
at least three of the target populations identified. The
awardees and SSA will identify an agreed upon minimum set
of screening
instruments that can be supplemented depending on the needs
of each child, which will be utilized in the project. If
the screening reveals that a child has a potential disability
or
developmental delay, awardees will be required to provide
appropriate assessment or refer the child for appropriate
assessment. If
an assessment reveals a disability or developmental delay,
the awardees must provide appropriate early intervention
services or refer the child for appropriate early intervention
services.
Awardees will also be required to provide transportation
assistance through a case coordinator, have or develop relationships
with
providers of screening, assessment, and early intervention
services and provide information to families regarding ombudsman
or consumer advocacy services. Section 1110 of the Social
Security Act authorizes the cooperative agreement funding
described
in this announcement.
Application Information: FON: SSA-OPDR-07-1; Link to Full
Announcement and download of application materials: http://www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/ssagrant_current.htm.
Federal Register notice: http://www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/current/opdr-07-1/eiid-rfa.pdf Submit applications through the http://www.grants.gov website.
Also, as may be necessary, you can view or download the most
recent State Single Point of Contact List (SPOCs) at the
web site http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html.
Deadline: March 14, 2007
Awards & Scholarships:
2007 Civic Change Award
Funding Source: Pew Partnership for Civic Change
Funding Award: The 2007 Civic Change Award winner receives
a $2500 prize that may be donated to the organization of their
choice. The award will be presented at a ceremony in 2007.
Eligibility: Potential nominees include art museums coordinating
annual events and training for emerging young artists, locally
operated businesses organizing summer internships for youth,
or churches that run programs matching senior citizen mentors
with young people. In order to qualify for the award the nominee
must be able to demonstrate community collaboration, innovative
implementation, and evidence of effectiveness.
Description: This year’s award recognizes an individual
or organization utilizing community resources to help keep
young people in school. Examples include mentoring
programs matching at-risk students with community members,
career-oriented
programs working through local businesses that help students
realize the
connection between school and work, or initiatives that mobilize
community
members in an attempt to publicize the serious nature of the
dropout problem in
local schools will recognize organizations or individuals that
demonstrate long-term concern for their community’s odds
of success by implementing collaborations specifically aimed
at reducing the high school dropout rate.
Application Information: For more information about the award
and download application visit website at http://www.pew-partnership.org/whatsnew.html Link to website: http://www.pew-partnership.org/ or PDF application:
http://www.pew-partnership.org/pdf/2007_award_app.pdf
Deadline: March 31, 2007
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Mental Illness Awareness and Education Effort Grant
Funding Source: American Psychiatric Foundation
Funding Amount: up to $750,000 in total grant funds available
over the course of three years (2005-07)
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include organizations that
have been in existence for at least two years and currently
maintain 501(c)(3) charitable status as well as American
Psychiatric Association district branches and subsidiaries.
Organizations
need not be mental health programs.
Description: to fund public education, information, and outreach
initiatives that promote the early recognition and treatment
of mental illness. Grants from the foundation can support
a wide variety of public education activities in this arena.
Grants may be sought for new initiatives or the expansion
of
current programs. Requests must be for educational, informational,
or outreach efforts. Those efforts may focus on a specific
mental disorder, mental illness in general, or target a specific
population.
Application Information: Applicants must complete application
and budget forms online at http://www.psychfoundation.org/call_for_proposals.cfm For more information about foundation and other programs
visit main website at: http://www.psychfoundation.org/index.cfm
Deadline: August 1, 2007
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