February 8, 2007
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
Florida Forever Grants
Funding Source: Florida Community Trust, Florida Department
of Community Affairs
Funding Amount: Approximately $66 million in grant funds
Eligibility: local governments and non-profit environmental
organizations
Description: Florida Communities Trust (F.C.T.) is a state
land acquisition grant program that provides funding to
local governments and eligible non-profit environmental
organizations
for acquisition of community-based parks, open space and
greenways that further outdoor recreation and natural resource
protection needs identified in local government comprehensive
plans.
Application Information: Grant application process opens
February 23, 2007; Grant Application workshops will be
given and free to the public. Locations and dates visit
website
at http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/documents/
2007ApplicationWorkshops.doc Application located at http://www.floridacommunitydevelopment.org/fct/
Deadline: May 9, 2007
2007 Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Funding Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Office of Greenways and Trails
Funding Amount: Non-Motorized Projects = $200,000, Mixed-Use
Projects = $200,000, Motorized Projects = $510,000. See also
match information at website below.
Eligibility: City, county, state or federal governments,
and organizations, approved by the State, or state and federally
recognized Indian tribal governments,
Description: The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federally
funded competitive grant program that provides financial
assistance for the development of recreational trails, trailheads
and trailside facilities. Request for financial assistance
under RTP may be for development or maintenance of recreational
trails; purchase of trail construction or maintenance equipment
Application Information: Link to information on application
workshops and download application at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/grants/default.htm.
Application PDF: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/gwt/grants/pdf/RTP%202007%20Application.pdf.
For information contact: Alexandra Weiss, Office of Greenways & Trails,
Department of Environmental Protection, 3900 Commonwealth
Blvd., MS 795, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000 alexandra.weiss@dep.state.fl.us
Deadline: Submission cycle for Grants March 1-15, 2007
Federal Grants:
National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant
Program (Repeat)
Funding Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Funding Amount: Award ceiling: $250,000. Estimated Total Funding:
$1,500,000, Cost Sharing: No
Eligibility: Eligible recipients are those who have the ability
to directly address childhood lead poisoning prevention for
the local communities. This includes a wide range of potential
applicants, such as national environmental consulting firms,
children’s advocacy and health groups, and faith-based
and nonprofit organizations. Other groups include local governments,
institutions of higher learning, trainers, school groups, and
community-based organizations. EPA supports partnerships formed
between national and local organizations to perform activities
within a community. Organizations must represent communities
that have not received a federal or state lead poisoning prevention
grant in the past.
Description: 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: CFDA: 66.718. Link to EPA announcement
http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/outreach-traininggrant.pdf or
Grants.gov announcement at http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12416&mode=VIEW . To begin the application process under this grant announcement,
go to http://www.grants.gov and click on the “Apply for
Grants” tab on the left side of the page. Then click
on “Apply Step 1: Download a Grant Application Package
and Instructions” to download the PureEdge viewer and
obtain the application package and instructions for applying
under this announcement using grants.gov. You may retrieve
the application package and instructions by entering the Funding
Opportunity Number, EPA-OPPT-2006-0648, or the Catalog of Federal
Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number, 66.718, in the space provided.
Agency contact: Darlene Watford
watford.darlene@epa.gov, Phone: 202-566-0516 , Fax: 202-566-0469
Deadline: April 2, 2007
Fulbright Student Program Grants
Funding Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational
and Cultural Affairs, Office of Academic Exchange Programs
Funding Amount: It is anticipated that the total amount
of funding available for
all FY 2008 administrative costs to support the program components
listed above will be $10,000,000 and will involve management
of 4,090
new students. The Bureau anticipates that proposals will
include significant amounts of cost-sharing in support of
the Fulbright
Student Program, and encourages applicants to provide maximum
levels of funding in support of this initiative. Awards:
one or more. Bureau grant guidelines require that organizations
with less than four years experience in conducting international
exchanges be limited to $60,000 in Bureau funding. ECA anticipates
awarding one or more cooperative agreement awards in an amount
over $60,000 to support program and administrative costs
required
to implement this exchange program.
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted
by public and private non-profit organizations or consortia
of institutions
meeting
the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section
26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3). Consortia of eligible organizations
applying
for grants should designate one organization to be the recipient
of the cooperative agreement award. Applications proposing
a consortium should provide a
detailed description of the responsibilities of each partner
organization and arrangements for cooperative work among
the partners and between the partners and overseas academic
communities,
binational commissions, PAS and other entities responsible
for the Fulbright program. Organizations with less than four
years experience in conducting international exchanges are
ineligible to apply under this competition.
Description: to cooperate with the Bureau
in the administration and implementation of one or more of
the following program
components: For U.S. students: the Fulbright U.S. Student
Program or foreign students administered by world geographic
region: the Fulbright Foreign Student Program. For foreign
students administered globally: the International Fulbright
Science and Technology Award, the Fulbright Foreign Language
Teaching Assistant Program, pre-academic training, orientation
programs, and enrichment activities
Application Information: Funding Opportunity
Number: ECA/A/E-08-01. CFDA: 19.400. Applicant organizations
are requested to submit
a narrative outlining a comprehensive strategy for the administration
and implementation of the Fulbright Student Programs for
which they are applying. The comprehensive program strategy
should
reflect a vision for the Program as a whole, interpreting
the goals of the Fulbright
Student Program with creativity, as well as providing innovative
ideas and recommendations for the Program. Request an Application
Package: Please contact the Office of Academic Exchange Programs,
ECA/A/E, Room 234, U.S. Department of State, SA-44, 301 4th
Street, SW., Washington, DC 20547, e-mail: fulbright@state.gov,
telephone: 202-453-8135 and fax number: 202-453-8125, to
request a Solicitation Package. Please refer to the Funding
Opportunity
Number ECA/A/E-08-01 when
making your request. To Download a Solicitation Package Via
Internet: The entire Solicitation Package may be downloaded
from the Bureau's Web site at
http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/menu.htm, or from
the Grants.gov Web site at http://www.grants.gov. Link to
Federal Register Announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/E7-2107.htm
Deadline: May 3, 2007
Transition to Teaching Grant Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Estimated Range of Awards: National/regional
projects—$350,000–$750,000 per year; Statewide
projects—$250,000–$650,000 per year; and Local
projects—$150,000–$450,000 per year. Estimated
Average Size of Awards: National/regional projects—$600,000
per year; Statewide projects—$375,000 per year; and Local
projects—$225,000 per year. Estimated Number of Awards:
National/regional projects—5; Statewide projects—20;
and Local projects—40
Eligibility: state educational agencies (SEA), high-need local
education agencies (LEA), for-profit and non-profit organizations
that employ highly qualified teachers, and regional consortiums
of SEAs and LEAs.
Description: The purpose of this program is to encourage development
and expansions of alternative routes to full State teacher
certification in high need local educational agencies
Application Information: (CFDA) Number: 84.350A, 84.350B, and
84.350
Link to Federal Register announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/
edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-34.pdf
Submit applications through http://www.grants.gov website.
Deadline: March 26, 2007
Awards & Scholarships:
Intel Schools of Distinction Award
Funding Source: Intel Corporation
Funding Award: There will be three winners selected per category
- one at the elementary level (k-5), one at the middle school
level (6-8), and one at the high school level (9-12). Please
determine in which level and category you will apply well
before beginning the application process.
Eligibility: This awards program is open to K-12 public,
private, charter, parochial schools in the United States,
Department
of Defense Dependents Schools, and Bureau of Indian Affairs
schools. Home schools are not eligible. Entry is limited
to one entry per school. Description: There are two categories
for the 2007 Intel Schools of Distinction award - Math and
Science. Your school may apply for the Intel School of Distinction
in either category. As you read the Criteria for Evaluation,
note the type of information being considered. This information
will provide general guidance for you as you complete your
contest application. The application process consists of
a
one-time online entry submission that will undergo several
rounds of judging. The initial round of judging will determine
the top 60% of all eligible applications received. These
applications will then progress to a second round of judging
in which the
top 10% of the semifinalists will be selected. The third
round will narrow the applications to the top 18 (3 per category
and grade level), and these 18 finalists will compete in
a
final round of judging to determine the 6 category winners.
From these six category winners, one school will be selected
to receive the designation of Star Innovator.
Application Information: The applications are to be completed
and submitted online. It is strongly recommended that you
make a copy of the PDF file version of the application form
for
your category to help you gather the information you will
need to complete your online entry. PDF form at http://www.schoolsofdistinction.com/pdfs/SchoolsOfDistinction2007_apply.pdf Criteria and application online at http://www.schoolsofdistinction.com/apply.php
Deadline: February 28, 2007; 11:59 pm EST.
Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Awards
Funding Source: Bank of America Foundation (BoA)
Funding Award: Neighborhood Builders: Provides grants of $200,000
each (or local market currency equivalent) for operating support
to two nonprofit/charitable organizations in each of Bank of
America's forty-four markets. Recipients also benefit from
specially designed leadership development programs. Local Heroes
Honors individuals who exemplify the highest standards in community
service. The program provides donations of $5,000 each (or
local market currency equivalent) to an eligible charitable
nonprofit/charitable organizations, selected by each of five
selected Local Heroes in the BoA's forty-four markets. The
Local Heroes will be recognized at a public awards ceremony
in their local community. Student Leaders selects five young
adults in each of BoA's forty-four markets to participate in
rigorous internship and leadership programs.
Eligibility: Neighborhood Builders program applicant organizations
must be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code or be registered with the Charity Commission for
England and Wales (for the London market), and must be based
and serve communities in any of the forty-four Neighborhood
Excellence Initiative markets. Student Leaders must currently
be a junior or senior in high school (U.S. markets); be enrolled
in Sixth Form/College or College of Further Education (London,
UK); be able to participate in a leadership program arranged
by Bank of America; and be able to participate in an eight-week
paid internship at a local nonprofit/charitable organization.
There are no specific eligibility requirements to nominate
a Local Hero- Self-nomination are encouraged.
Description: The Neighborhood Excellence Initiative focuses
on developing relationships with and investing in strong nonprofits/charitable
organizations with great leaders. The program offers leadership
training and general operating support for growing nonprofits,
recognizes a community's local heroes, and embraces the next
generation of student leaders. Local Heroes honors individuals
who exemplify the highest standards in community service. Student
Leaders selects five young adults to participate in rigorous
internship and leadership programs.
Application Information: Link to webpage announcement for Florida:
http://www.bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm?template=fd_neighborexcell&statecheck=FL
Deadline: Neighborhood Builders: June 29, 2007; Local Heroes:
June 29, 2007; Student Leaders: March 9, 2007
Community Schools National Awards for Excellence 2007
Funding Source: Coalition for Community Schools
Funding Award: Awards will be announced in May and given
on Capitol Hill in June. Three individual schools (an elementary,
middle and high school), and up to two communities will be
honored.
Eligibility: Individual Community Schools that have been
operating for at least 3 years, and are public schools, for
which some
measures of success are available and
Communities schools-a city, county, school system, or region
that has demonstrated a strong commitment to going to scale
with multiple community schools.
Description: These awards are given based on the extent to
which a community school or initiative has developed purposeful
partnerships with other organizations that are well-integrated
in the life of the school, the extent to which families and
community residents are extensively involved in the community
school, the extent to which school personnel are connected
to community partners and to the community, and the extent
to which community-based learning approaches are being used.
Schools receiving this award must demonstrate that the community
school or the initiative is moving toward results that it
has set for itself and have unique features and programs
that others
can learn from. Visit webpage for more information: http://www.communityschools.org/
Application Information: To apply, review criteria at http://www.communityschools.org/CCSDocuments/Awards/2007/
Excellence/SelectionCriteria.doc and complete appropriate attached form; School Nomination
Form: http://www.communityschools.org/CCSDocuments/Awards/2007/Excellence/
CommunitySchoolNominationForm.doc
Community Nomination Form: http://www.communityschools.org/CCSDocuments/Awards/2007/
Excellence/CommunityNominationForm.doc
Please submit applications by email to ccs@iel.org. Applications
may also be submitted by fax (202) 872-4050. Questions can
be directed to Amy Berg at 202-822-8405 x100. Address: Coalition
for Community Schools, c/o Institute for Educational Leadership,
4455 Connecticut Avenue, NW Suite 310, Washington, DC 20008
Deadline: March 22, 2007
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee
Communities Grant Program
Funding Source: Robert Woods Johnson Foundation
Funding Amount: Eight to ten grants will be awarded for $300,000
over a three year time period
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include public entities
and non-profit organizations
Description: The purpose of this program is to give immigrants
and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and
maintain their own health. RWJF is particularly interested
in organizations outside the formal network of formal health
care providers. Link to Foundation website at http://www.rwjf.org/
Application Information: For complete program information
and application guidelines, please visit http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfplist.jsp
Deadline: April 13, 2007 |
