March 1, 2007
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
Historic Preservation Projects
Funding Source: Florida Department of State; Division of
Historical Resources
Funding Amount: The majority of the Special Category grant
awards are in the $50,000 to $350,000 range. Evidence of
substantial local cost share over the previous five years
must be demonstrated
and a minimum amount of $50,000 is needed to be eligible
for consideration. A local cost share equal to the funds
being
requested is preferred.
Eligibility: Departments or agencies of the state (including
universities), cities, counties and other units of local
government, and not-for-profit organizations.
Description: For historic preservation projects from April
1, 2007 to June 20, 2007. Grant funds support major archaeological
excavations, large restoration projects at historic structures,
and major museum exhibit projects involving the development
and presentation of information on the history of Florida.
Application Information: Visit webpage to download application
materials: http://www.flheritage.com/grants/special/
Deadline: May 31, 2007
Federal Grants:
Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration for Children and Families, The Office of Community
Services
Funding Amount: A total of $16.5 million. Awards: 33; Award
Ceiling: $500,000 per year, with the maximum grant over the
full three years being $1.5 million. Cost Sharing: Yes.
Eligibility: County governments, City or township governments,
Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education,
Indian/Native American Tribal governments (Federally recognized),
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, Others (See below), Special
district governments, Faith-based and community organizations
that meet the statutory eligibility requirements are eligible
to apply under this announcement.
Description: Award[s] funds to experienced organizations to
deliver capacity building services to faith-based and community
organizations through training, technical assistance," and
small grants. Intermediary organizations will assist faith-based
and community organizations with capacity building activities
in five critical areas: 1) leadership development, 2) organizational
development, 3) program development, 4) revenue development
strategies, and 5) community engagement. Capacity building
activities are designed to increase an organization's sustainability
and effectiveness, enhance its ability to provide social services,
and create collaborations to better serve those.
Application Information: Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2007-ACF-OCS-EJ-0035,
CFDA Number: 93.009. Link to webpage: http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/ccf/ and announcement: http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OCS-EJ-0035.html . Address to request application packet: Eduardo Hernandez,
Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community
Services Operation Center Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration
Program, 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 100, Arlington , VA 22209
Phone: (800) 281-9519, Email: OCS@lcgnet.com. CONTACT: Thom
Campbell at (800) 281-9519 or ocs@lcgnet.com
Deadline: May 16, 2007
Parent Information and Training Grant Program
Funding Source: The U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Estimated Range of Awards: $95,000–$105,000.Estimated
Average Size of Awards: $100,000. Estimated Number of Awards:
7.
Eligibility: Private nonprofit organizations that meet the
requirements in section 303(c)(4) of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, as amended (Act). An applicant organization-- (1)
Must demonstrate the capacity and expertise to-- (i) Coordinate
training and information activities with Centers for Independent
Living; (ii) Coordinate and work closely with parent information
and training centers established pursuant to section 671 of
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; and (iii)
Effectively conduct the training and information activities
authorized in section 303 of the Act; (2)(i) Must be governed
by a board of directors-- (A) That includes professionals in
the field of vocational rehabilitation; and (B) On which a
majority of the members are individuals with disabilities or
the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized
representatives of the individuals; or (ii)(A) Must have a
membership that represents the interests of individuals with
disabilities; and (B) Must establish a special governing committee
that includes professionals in the field of vocational rehabilitation
and on which a majority of the members are individuals with
disabilities or the parents, family members, guardians, advocates,
or authorized representatives of the individuals; and (3) Must
serve individuals with a full range of disabilities and the
parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or authorized
representatives of the individuals.
Description: This program is designed to support projects that
provide training and information to enable individuals with
disabilities, and the parents, family members, guardians, advocates,
or other authorized representatives of the individuals, to
participate more effectively with professionals in meeting
the vocational, independent living, and rehabilitation needs
of individuals with disabilities. These grants are designed
to meet the unique training and information needs of those
individuals who live in the area to be served, particularly
those who are members of populations that have been not served
or underserved by programs under the Act
Application Information: CFDA Number 84.235F. Funding Opportunity
Number:
ED-GRANTS-021207-001 Link to Grants. Gov. announcement http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12541&mode=VIEW or to Federal Register announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2370.pdf
Deadline: March 14, 2007
Identification and Intervention Demonstration
Funding Source: U.S. Social Security Administration
Funding Amount: Grants of $600,000 will be awarded to 10 applicants
Eligibility: Native American tribal organizations and governments,
private institutions of higher education, state governments,
special district governments, for-profit organizations, city/town/county
governments, non-profit organizations with or without 501(c)(3)
status, and public and state-controlled institutions of higher
education.
Description: 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: Program Announcement No.: SSA-OPDR-07-1.
Link to Federal Register Program http://www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/current/opdr-07-1/eiid-rfa.pdf or link to SSA webpage: http://www.ssa.gov/oag/grants/current/opdr-07-1/ Contact information: Stephen Evangelista, Office of Disability
and Income Security Programs, 6401 Security Boulevard, Altmeyer
107, Baltimore, MD 21235, email: Stephen.Evangelista@ssa.gov,
phone:410–965–6522; or Leola Brooks, Office of
Program Development and Research, 400 Virginia Avenue, SW.,
Suite 700, Washington, DC 20024, leola.brooks@ssa.gov, phone:
202–358–6294. Application must be submitted through
http://www.grants.gov website.
Deadline: March 14, 2007
Basic Center Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Funding Amount: Awards: 140; Estimated Total Program Funding:$18,3000,000;
Award Ceiling: $200,000, Cost Sharing: yes
Eligibility: State governments, Native American tribal organizations
(other than Federally recognized tribal governments), County
governments, Special district governments, Others (see text
field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for
clarification), City or township 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, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with
the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public
and State controlled institutions of higher education. Faith-based
and community organizations are eligible to apply. Public and
non-profit private entities and coordinated networks of such
entities are eligible applicants under this announcement.
Description: The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is
accepting applications for the Basic Center Program (BCP),
which is authorized by the Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children
Protection Act of 2003 to address runaway and homeless youth
(RHY) problems. BCPs provide an alternative to involving RHY
in the law enforcement, child welfare, mental health, and juvenile
justice systems. Each BCP must provide a safe and appropriate
shelter, and individual, family, and group counseling as appropriate.
Application Information: FON: HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-CY-0063, CFDA:
93.623; Link to full announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-CY-0063.html
Deadline: April 23, 2007
NEA Big Read
Funding Source: National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
Funding Amount: Award ceiling: $20,000, Award Floor: $5000,
Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Organizations applying to participate must be
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or a division of state,
local, or tribal government. Eligible applicants include such
organizations as literary centers, libraries, museums, colleges
and universities, art centers, historical societies, arts councils,
tribal governments, humanities councils, literary festivals,
and arts organizations. Applicant organizations must partner
with a library (if the applicant organization itself is not
a library). K-12 schools and school districts, whether public
or private, are ineligible to apply but are encouraged to participate
as partners. Note: Applications from intermediary or umbrella
organizations with general or vague plans lacking local impact
will not be competitive.
Description: The Big Read is an initiative of the National
Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of
Museum and Library Services designed to revitalize the role
of literature in American popular culture and bring the transformative
power of literature into the lives of its citizens. Created
by the National Endowment for the Arts in cooperation with
Arts Midwest, The Big Read brings together partners across
the country to encourage citizens to read for pleasure and
enlightenment
Application Information: CFDA: 45.024, Link to grant announcement:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=12710.
Link to website: http://www.neabigread.org/
Deadline: April 4, 2007
Awards & Scholarships
Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism
Funding Source: The Carter Center
Funding Award: Six applicants will be awarded a $10,000 stipend
Eligibility: Eligible applicants for a fellowship must have
at least three years of experience in print or electronic
journalism (writing, reporting, editing, producing, filmmaking),
Complete
the electronic profile of personal and professional information.
This profile may be submitted electronically to ccmhp@emory.edu
or printed and included in the application packet , Submit
a complete application packet, including how the applicant
learned about the fellowships, Attend orientation and presentation
meetings in September, at the beginning and end of the fellowship
year.
Description: The purpose of this program is to enhance understanding
of mental health issues and combat stigma and discrimination.
Each fellow is matched with a Journalism Fellowship Advisory
Board member who helps guide the design and completion of
the project as well as provides technical assistance and
information
about complex mental health issues, and shares professional
contacts within their field of expertise. All fellows are
required to contact their mentor three times within the first
three
months of the fellowship year. In addition, fellows interact
with each other, with former First Lady Rosalynn Carter,
and with members of the Carter Center Mental Health Task
Force.
The Fellowship encourages total journalistic independence
and freedom and only requires that the Fellows report accurately.
Application Information: Link to webpage for information:
http://cartercenter.org/health/mental_health/fellowships/index.html .US. applicants should send all application materials to:Rebecca
G. Palpant, M.S. Senior Program Associate, Mental Health
Program, The Carter Center, One Copenhill, 453 Freedom Parkway,
Atlanta,
Georgia 30307 (404) 420-5165 (404) 420-5158 fax ccmhp@emory.edu, http://www.cartercenter.org
Deadline: April 23, 2007
Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes
Funding Source: T.A. Barron,founder of the prize, is an author
from Colorado
Funding Amount: Winners of the Barron Prize receive: • $2,000
to be applied to their higher education or to their service
project, • a recognition plaque, • a certificate
of recognition, • a signed copy of The Hero's Trail,
by Barron Prize founder T.A. Barron, • a heroes study
guide, curriculum, and bibliography, • the opportunity
to be paired with an adult mentor who is passionate about and
working in the winner's area of interest, • the opportunity
to connect with other Barron Prize winners through the Young
Heroes Listserv, • numerous media opportunities – print,
television, and radio
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include children between the
ages of 8 and 18 years who have organized and led service activities
that have benefited others. Nominations are made by adults
who have solid knowledge of the nominee and his or her work,
but who are not related to the nominee. This could include
teachers, librarians, civic or religious leaders, among others.
Description: The purpose of this program is to recognize young
leaders who have made a significant difference to their community
through personal leadership and protecting the health and sustainability
of their environments
Application Information: Visit webpage for more information:
http://www.barronprize.org/ and nomination packet: http://www.barronprize.org/nominate/to_nominate.html
Deadline: April 30, 2007
New Freedom Initiative Award (repeat)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability
Employment Policy
Funding Award: recognition
Eligibility: The nominees must be individuals, businesses,
or non-profit
organizations whose activities exemplify the goals of President
George
W. Bush's New Freedom Initiative, which include the Office
of Disability Employment Policy's mission of increasing employment
opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities. Nominations
may be submitted by other persons and entities with the knowledge
and permission of the nominee. Self-nomination is also encouraged.
Nominees must have developed and implemented a multi-faceted
program directed toward increasing employment opportunities
for people with disabilities through increased access to
assistive technologies, and use of innovative training, hiring,
and retention
techniques.
Federal, State and local government organizations are not
eligible for this award.
Description: To encourage the use of public-private partnerships
this award is made annually to individual(s), non-profit
organization(s), or business(es), that have, through programs
or activities,
demonstrated exemplary and innovative efforts in furthering
the employment objectives of President George W. Bush's New
Freedom Initiative. By increasing access to assistive technologies,
and by utilizing innovative training, hiring, and retention
strategies, the recipient(s) will have established and instituted
comprehensive strategies to enhance the ability of Americans
with disabilities to enter and advance within the 21st Century
workforce and to participate in daily community life.
Application Information: For information and link to application
information visit website at http://www.dol.gov/odep/ Federal
Register PDF notice: http://www.dol.gov/odep/regs/fedreg/notices/2007002280.pdf
Nomination packages must be submitted to Secretary of Labor's
New Freedom Initiative Award, Office of Disability Employment
Policy, Room S-1303, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington,
DC 20210 Confirmation of receipt of your application can
be made by contacting Margaret Roffee of the Office of Disability
Employment Policy, nfinomination@dol.gov, telephone (202)
693-7880,
(866) ODEP-DOL, TTY (202) 693-7881, prior to the closing
deadline.
Deadline: April 30, 2007
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Medical Assistance Grants
Funding Source: UnitedHealthCare Children’s Foundation
Funding Amount: Grants up to $5000
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include children 16 years
or younger living in any UnitedHealthcare region of the United
States that are in need of financial assistance for healthcare
services. The families of these children must meet economic
guidelines, reside in the United States and be covered by a
commercial health insurance plan. For additional criteria visit
https://www.unitedhealthcarechildrensfoundation.org/criteria.html
Description: The purpose of this program is to meet the needs
of children across the United States whose medical services
are not fully covered by their health insurance.
Application Information: To apply visit: https://www.unitedhealthcarechildrensfoundation.org/apply.html and review criteria list for information.
Deadline: ongoing
Staples Foundation for Learning
Funding Amount: The Foundation funds a variety of projects
and the grants awarded are in the $5,000 - $25,000 range.
Eligibility: Have a nonprofit tax-exempt classification
under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Align with
Staples
Foundation for Learning's mission and give focus on job skills
and education.
Description: to provide funding to programs that support
or provide job skills and/or education for individuals with
a
special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. The mission is carried
out by assisting local groups with programs and services
that will positively impact their communities every day
Application Information: For application and criteria visit:
http://www.staplesfoundation.org/foundapplication.html
Deadline: April 6, 2007, August 3, 2007, December 2, 2007
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