September 14, 2007
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
Nursing Retention and Recruitment Funded Initiatives Program
Funding Source: Florida Center For Nursing, sponsored by the
University of Central Florida and Florida Department of Health
Funding Amount: Variable Range of Awards Available. It is
anticipated that five to ten funded initiatives will be awarded.
The estimated
range of each award is $3,000-$15,000. A total of $75,000 is
available.
Eligibility: Funded initiatives may be at the facility, local,
regional or state-level, and are open to individuals or groups.
Projects may or may not relate to a specific workplace setting
(i.e. acute care, long-term care, home health, public health,
ambulatory care, academic settings) that employs RNs, LPNs
and/or ARNPs.
Description: The Florida Center for Nursing believes that an
approach to resolve the nursing shortage in our state is to
improve the retention of existing nurses in healthcare work
settings and promote targeted recruitment into nursing. This
includes improving the image of nursing and creating a work
environment that supports the practice of nursing. The quality
of care delivered is dependent on the skills and knowledge
of care providers. The Program will serve as a model and facilitate
future efforts to fund a variety of projects through Center
resources and/or with solicited external funds. The funded
initiatives are intended to capture information and help identify
effective solutions to maintaining and expanding the nursing
workforce in Florida. Applications are encouraged in the following
areas, including but not limited to research or projects that:
Obtain direct input on issues and solutions from high-risk
nurse populations, Relate to the fostering and retention of
first-line managers, Support the retention of first-year novice
nurses providing direct care, Support the retention of the
maturing nursing workforce in Florida, Support recruitment
strategies targeted to qualified applicants who represent the
diverse population of Florida and/or increasing the ratio of
men in nursing, Examine the experiences of first-line managers
in retaining and recruiting staff nurses, Identify the satisfiers
and non-satisfiers for nurses providing direct care, Relate
to regional successes and challenges of retention and recruitment
within Florida, Examine the physical work environment and/or
the culture of the work environment, Relate to nurse recognition
programs (i.e. Magnet©, Beacon, Baldrige),Serve as a pilot
for long-term or large-scale retention and recruitment initiative.
Application Information: Download the application at FCN website:
http://www.FLCenterforNursing.org. Only electronic submissions
in Word DOC format will be accepted. Questions may be directed
to the Florida Center for Nursing by Email, or by phone: (407)
823-0980. Proposals must be submitted to NurseCtr@mail.ucf.edu Funded initiatives are expected to begin January 2008, and
may be funded through December 2008. Quarterly progress reports
will be required in April, July, and October 2008. A comprehensive
final report will be due no later than January 15, 2009.
Deadline: October 31, 2007
Florida Bioenergy ‘Farm to Fuel Grants Program’ Grants
Funding Source: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services
Funding Amount: Total Funding: • $25 million is available
for awards under the 2007 Farm to Fuel Grants Program.$22 million
for Commercialization Projects and $3 million for Research
and Development or Demonstration Projects. For Commercialization
Grants the maximum amount of an award made under this category
is $7 million and the minimum is $250,000. For Research and
Development or Demonstration Grants the maximum amount of an
award under this category is $500,000 and the minimum amount
is $100,000.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include municipalities and
county governments, established for-profit companies licensed
to do business in the state, universities and colleges in the
state, utilities located and operating within the state, and
not-for-profit organizations. Prior to entering into an agreement,
selected applicants must be registered to do business in Florida
through the Florida Department of State http://www.sunbiz.org and MyFloridaMarketPlace https://vendor.
myfloridamarketplace.com.
Description: The 2007 Florida Legislature appropriated $25
million for the grants program to provide matching grants for
demonstration and commercial projects, as well as research
and development relating to bio-energy projects in Florida.
Projects will be evaluated based on a number of different criteria,
including cost-share percentage, economic development potential,
and the extent to which the project produces bioenergy from
Florida-grown crops or biomass. For this funding opportunity, “Bioenergy" means
useful, renewable energy produced from organic matter through
the conversion of the complex carbohydrates in organic matter
to energy.
Application Information: For a copy of the grant guidelines,
application and other relevant information, go to http://www.FloridaFarmToFuel.com.
To view PDF file of Proposal http://www.floridafarmtofuel.com/Downloads/FTF%20Grant%20Web%20
Announcement%20091107.pdf Contact:
Jay Levenstein, email: levensj@doacs.state.fl.us
(850) 488-3022
Deadline: October 26, 2007
FDDC Grants for Training and Conferences
Funding Source: Florida Developmental Disabilities Council,
Inc (FDDC)
Funding Amount: proposals may be submitted up to $15,000.
Eligibility: public and private sector agencies, organizations,
and other interested individuals
Description: To provide opportunities for public and private
sector agencies, organizations, and other interested individuals
to conduct local, regional, or statewide workshops, training
sessions, and conferences that are directed at enhancing
the quality of life for families and individuals with developmental
disabilities in their community and reflect the Council's
mission
and goals. This RFP is in response to the need demonstrated
by the numerous requests received by the Council for funds
to support workshops, training sessions and conferences.
The Council believes that individuals with developmental
disabilities
should be included in all aspects of life - school, community,
work, and play. Appropriate supports and services are needed
to ensure full participation in the community. Successful
inclusion and attainment of services and supports requires
advocacy by
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Such advocacy necessitates knowledge of disabilities, available
supports and services, program requirements, best practices,
federal and state laws, and numerous other aspects of the
issues and systems for disability services. Advocates who
are more
informed are better equipped to obtain the supports they
need to live successful lives in the community. Advocates
need training
and access to information to help them navigate the complex
disability system and empower them to obtain the support
they need.
Application Information: Interested parties should obtain
a copy of RFP #2007-IP-100 for specific information related
to
funding amounts. Copies of the RFP can be downloaded for
the FDDC website http://www.fddc.org or copies may be requested
by writing FDDC at 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203, Tallahassee,
Florida 32301; or calling (850) 488-4180; 1 (800) 580-7801
(Toll Free); 1 (888) 488-8633 (TDD). Link to main RFP page
for downloading application and files http://www.fddc.org/FUNDING/RFP100.asp or visit PDF version of proposal requirements: http://www.fddc.org/FUNDING/RFP_PDF/2007-IP-100/RFP%202007-IP-100%20Full.pdf
Deadlines: The first quarterly deadline December 14, 2007
by 2:00 p.m.
The second quarterly deadline is March 3, 2008 by 2:00 p.m.
The third quarterly deadline is June 2, 2008 by 2:00 p.m.
The fourth quarterly deadline is September 5, 2008 by 2:00
p.m.
Federal Grants:
Advanced Education Nursing Grants
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services;
Health Resources & Services Administration
Funding Amount: Awards: 48; Total Program Funding: $12,012,680
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are collegiate schools of
nursing, academic health centers, and other private or public
nonprofit entities accredited by a recognized body or bodies
or State agency, approved for the purpose of nursing education
by the Secretary of Education. A new program of nursing that
is not accredited at the time of submission of a grant application,
by reason of an insufficient period of operation, but eligible
for accreditation by a recognized body or bodies or State agency,
is eligible to apply for funding if the Secretary of Education
finds, after consultation with the appropriate accrediting
body or bodies, that there is reasonable assurance that the
program will meet the accreditation standards of such body
or bodies prior to the beginning of the academic year following
the normal graduation date of students of the first entering
class. Applicants that are “new programs” just
beginning the accreditation process and wish to establish eligibility
based on the provisions above should contact the Department
of Education, Accreditation and State Liaison Unit at 202-219-7011
for further guidance on securing the required determination
from the Secretary of Education.
Description: Grants are awarded to eligible institutions for
projects that support the enhancement of advanced nursing education
and practice. For the purpose of this section, advanced education
nurses means individuals trained in advanced degree programs
including individuals in combined RN to Master's degree programs,
post-nursing Master's certificate programs, or in the case
of nurse-midwives, in certificate programs in existence on
November 12, 1998, to serve as nurse practitioners, clinical
nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, nurse
educators, nurse administrators or public health nurses.
Application Information: FON: HRSA-08-020; CFDA: 93.247 Link
to announcement: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=630251B8-C169-4C2F-B427-AF544B2101B8
Deadline: December 14, 2007
Job Development And Job Placement Services to Individuals
WIth Disabilities
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special
Education and
Rehabilitative Services
Funding Amount: Awards: 4; Total Program Funding Amount:$400,000:
Maximum Award: $100,000; Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: State governments, Private institutions of higher
education , County governments, City or township governments,
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education,
Special district governments, Independent school districts,
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally
recognized tribal 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, Native
American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public
housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Description: The Rehabilitation Training: Rehabilitation Long-Term
Training program provides financial assistance for projects
that provide basic or advanced training leading to an academic
degree in areas of personnel shortages, provide a specified
series of courses or program of study leading to award of a
certificate in areas of personnel shortages, and provide support
for medical residents enrolled in residency training programs
in the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation. For
FY 2008, Job Development and Job Placement Services to Individuals
With Disabilities is one of the priority areas. See Link to
announcement below for all areas of application..
Application Information: CFDA 84.129R ; FON ED-GRANTS-091307-009
Link to announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-18089.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), call, toll free: 1–877–576–7734.
You can contact ED Pubs at its Web site, also: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/edpubs.html or at its e-mail address: edpubs@inet.ed.gov.
Deadline: October 29, 2007
Awards & Scholarships
(none)
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Science and Math Improvement Grants For K-12 Schools
Funding Source: Toshiba America Foundation
Funding Amount: K-6 teachers can receive $1,000 mini-grants
for math and science projects. Teachers of grades 7 through
12 can receive grants of up to $5,000. Teachers can also apply
for grants larger than $5,000. Such applications will be reviewed
twice per year: Feb. 1 and Aug. 1.
Eligibility: Visit “For Teachers” to learn what
application requires: http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/forteachers/teachers.jsp
Description: Grants are made for programs and activities that
improve teaching and learning in science and mathematics, grades
K-12. The Foundation focuses its grant making on inquiry-based
projects designed by individual teachers, and small teams of
teachers, for use in their own classrooms.
Application Information: To apply, download applications at
website http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/about/HowApply.jsp Before submitting a completed proposal, teachers are welcome
to call the Foundation to discuss their project ideas. To receive
a paper copy of the application or for assistance with any
questions that may arise, please call 212-596-0620.
Deadline: K-6 grant applications due October
1, 2007 (Teachers of grades 7 through 12 can apply at any time
during the calendar
year) |
