July 27, 2007
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
Strengthening Homes of Low Income Floridians
Funding Source: Funding for this program has been made available
through the My Safe Florida Home program, established by
Florida Statute 215.5586, as amended. The Department of
Financial Services manages this program, and has named
The Florida
Disaster Recovery Fund to manage distribution to nonprofit
organizations (Sub-recipients) to implement mitigation
projects for low-income homeowners.
Funding Amount: Approximately $27,000,000 will be available
through June 30, 2009. Subsequent funding of the sub-recipient
will be contingent upon a performance level that is satisfactory
to the Foundation. Grants will range from $225,000 (75 grantees)
up to $3,000,000 (1,000 grantees). Expenditures directly
attributable to grantees should average approximately $3,000
per grantee,
and may not exceed $5,000 per grantee
Eligibility: 501c(3) nonprofit organizations
Description: Funding is offered to organizations that wish
to operate a My Safe Florida Home, Non-Profit, Program to
strengthen homes of low-income Floridians against future
damage from disaster. The program will be responsible for
identifying eligible homeowners, assisting them through the
registration
process, negotiating services, and completing the mitigation
project in accordance with Section 215.5586, F.S.
Application Information: Visit website for more project overview
http://www.flahurricanefund.org/pdfs/MSFH_RFP.pdf and forms:
http://www.fladisasterfund.org or email fladisasterfund@volunteerflorida.org.
Deadline: August 20, 2007
Federal Grants:
Disability and Rehabilitation Research and Development Grants—Field
Initiated (FI) Projects (2)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education; Office of Special
Education and Rehabilitative Services, National Institute on
Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Funding Award: Estimated Average Size of Awards:$197,500. Estimated
Range of Awards: $195,000–$200,000.The maximum amount
includes direct and indirect costs. Estimated Number of Awards:
23. Project Period: Up to 36 months.
Eligibility: States; public or private agencies, including
for-profit agencies; public or private organizations, including
for-profit organizations; IHEs; and Indian tribes and tribal
organizations.
Description: The purpose of the FI Projects program is to develop
methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize
the full inclusion and integration into society, employment,
independent living, family support, and economic and social
self sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially
individuals with the most severe disabilities. NIDRR makes
two types of grants under the FI Projects program: Research
grants and Development grants. In carrying out a research activity
under an FI research grant, a grantee must identify one or
more hypotheses or
research questions and, based on the hypotheses or research
questions identified, perform an intensive, systematic study
directed toward producing (1) New scientific knowledge, or
(2) better understanding of the subject, problem studied, or
body of
knowledge. In carrying out a development activity under an
FI development grant, a
grantee must use knowledge and understanding gained from research
to
create materials, devices, systems, or methods beneficial to
the target
population, including design and development of prototypes
and processes. Target population means the group of individuals,
organizations, or other entities expected to be affected by
the project. More than one group may be involved because a
project may affect those who receive services, provide services,
or administer services
Application Information: CFDA Numbers: 84.133G–1; (Research)
and 84.133G–2
(Development). Applicants must indicate in their applications
whether they are applying for a research grant (84.133G–1)
or a development grant (84.133G–2). Link to announcement:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-14180.pdf
Deadline: September 21, 2007
Ready for College: Adult Education Transitions Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational
and Adult Education
Funding Amount: Estimated Available Funds: $2,000,000.
Estimated Range of Awards: $500,000 to $1,000,000. Estimated
Average
Size of Awards: $750,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 2 to 4.Project Period: Up to
24 months.
Eligibility: The following entities are eligible for a grant:
(a) A State educational agency. (b) A local educational agency.(c)
A postsecondary educational institution.(d) Other public
or private agencies, organizations, and institutions. e)
A consortium
of eligible applicants.
Description: support State and local efforts
to increase the rate at which adults, aged 18 to 24, successfully
complete
adult secondary education (ASE) and transition to postsecondary
education. To support projects that will identify and, when
necessary, further develop, strengthen, enhance, or expand
educational strategies (e.g., program design elements such
as scheduling, educational counseling, supportive services
for students, and professional development for staff; enhanced
curricula; or linkages
with postsecondary education programs) already utilized in
local ASE programs. the projects funded under this competition
will also help local programs to establish procedures for
demonstrating, documenting, and gathering data on the effectiveness
of their
educational strategies. This data will also help us better
understand why the educational strategies facilitate the
transition of out-of-school youth to postsecondary education
Application Information: CFDA: 84.191. Deadline for Notice
of Intent to Apply: August 6, 2007. The Department will be
able to develop a more efficient process for reviewing grant
applications if it has a better understanding of the number
of entities that intend to apply for funding under this competition.
Therefore, the Secretary strongly encourages each potential
applicant to notify the Department by sending a short e-mail
message indicating the applicant's intent to submit an application
for funding. The e-mail should include only the applicant's
intent to submit an application; it does not need to include
information regarding the content of the proposed application.
This e-mail notification should be sent 10 days after the
publication of this notice to Diane DeMaio at: diane.demaio@ed.gov.Deadline
for Intergovernmental Review: August 27, 2007. Address to
Request
Application Package: Karen Lee, U.S. Department of Education,
400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 11047, Potomac Center Plaza,
Washington, DC 20202-7240. Telephone: (202) 245-7720 or by
e-mail: karen.lee@ed.gov Applications for grants under this
competition may be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov
Apply site http://www.Grants.gov. or in paper format by mail
or hand delivery. Link to Federal Register Announcement:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-14539.pdf
Deadline: August 27, 2007
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Anticipated
FY 2008 Funding Opportunities “At A Glance
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
anticipates funding the following discretionary grant programs
in FY 2008, based on the President’s FY 2008 budget request.
All information provided in this chart is tentative and preliminary.
These plans may change and final figures will not be available
until after SAMHSA receives its FY 2008 appropriation. Link
to Website for information and publication dates: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/fy2008opps.aspx
Awards & Scholarships
2008 Opportunity and Empowerment Award
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
and the American Planning Association
Funding Award: The winner will be announced at the APA's
National Planning
Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, which takes place April
27 - May 1, 2008.
Eligibility:
Description: Honors a community project that improves the
quality of life for
low- and moderate-income families. This award stresses tangible
results and recognizes the planning discipline as an important
community resource. The emphasis is on how creative housing,
economic development, and private
investments are used in, or in tandem with, a comprehensive
community development plan.
Application Information: The requirements, application procedures,
and
application form can be downloaded at http://www.huduser.org/research/apa.html.
Please contact Denny Johnson of the APA Public Affairs Office
at 202-349-1006 for more information.
Deadline: September 10, 2007
Make It Your Own Awards
Funding Source: The Case Foundation
Funding Amount: Grants up to $35,000
Eligibility: Individuals, or individuals working with small,
local organizations or groups, who reside in one of the 50
U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico, to
submit an idea for one of these same locations (no international
projects,
please). Must be 14 years of age or older at the time you
submit your application online. It's okay to be affiliated
with an
organization, as long as you apply as an individual -- not
on behalf of your organization.
Description: Make a difference in your community. Visit http://casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards for complete overview of program.
Application Information: Apply online at http://www.casefoundation.org/make-it-your-own/awards?source=partnerAD_NSLP
Deadline: August 8, 2007
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
The CVS Caremark Community Grants Program
Funding Source: CVS Caremark
Funding Amount: see website for details
Eligibility: nonprofit organizations; A CVS/pharmacy store
must be located within the state where your community organization
resides
Description: Two areas: Programs that target children under
the age of 18 with disabilities which promotes independence
among children with disabilities including physical and occupational
therapies, speech and hearing therapies, assistive technology
and recreational therapies and Healthcare services for uninsured
people which assures that more uninsured people receive needed
care that the care received is of higher quality, and that
the uninsured are served by providers who participate in accountable
community healthcare programs. There is no age limit on proposed
programs that create greater access to healthcare services.
Application Information: All CVS Caremark Community Grant Applications
must be submitted online. http://www.cvs.com/corpInfo/community/community_grants.html All applicants must answer an eligibility questionnaire. • Once
you pass our pre-screening process and complete the application/proposal
form, you can expect an email response within 4-6 weeks whether
or not your program has been chosen for funding. Click on a
link below to determine if your program is eligible. Programs
for children under age 18 with disabilities:
https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_500?SA=SNA&FID=35003
Programs for healthcare for uninsured people:
https://www.GrantRequest.com/SID_500?SA=SNA&FID=35004
Deadline: October 31, 2007
2008 Barbara Bush Foundation National Family Literacy Grants
Funding Award: Offers about 10 grants of up to $65,000
Eligibility: Must have a literacy program in place for at
least 2 yrs before
applying.
Description: The Foundation's grant-making program seeks
to develop or expand projects that are designed to support
the
development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers
and their children . Family Literacy programs funded through
the Foundation's National Grant Program must include all
of the following components: Reading instruction for parents
or
primary care-givers (pre-GED/GED/ESL etc.) literacy or pre-literacy
instruction for children, Intergenerational activities where
the parents/primary caregivers and children come together
to learn and to read. Programs can also include additional
components
such as parent support groups, parent involvement, home visits,
job training etc.
Application Information: Should you have questions, please
call Kiev Richardson at (202) 955-6183 between the hours
of 1:00-5:00 p.m. EDT or e-mail your questions to krichardson@cfncr.org.
Please include your telephone number. We look forward to
receiving
your application and learning about your proposed family
literacy project. Link to website for application and details
at http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/nga.html
Deadline: September 7, 2007
Arts and Advocacy Program Grants for People With Disabilities
Funding Source: Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation
Funding Amount: Program grants range from $1,000 to $5,000
and must demonstrate support by other foundations, corporations
and individuals in the local community.
Eligibility: to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that have
been in existence for two years or longer that are led by or
support adults with disabilities who are 22 years of age or
older
Description: In the arts, the foundation supports programs
that support professional artists with disabilities or encourage
a professional environment while enhancing creativity among
people with disabilities who are not professional artists themselves.
In advocacy, the foundation supports programs that promote
change in legislation or provide education that enhances knowledge
and action to create laws and policies that will result in
better lives for people with disabilities.
Application Information: The applicant’s program must
be approved for submission via the online grant application
form in order for the full grant application to be accepted.
To apply online visit http://www.ela.org/grants/grants.html
Deadline: September 15-November 1, 2007 |
