November 9, 2007
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
2008 Compassion Florida Grassroots Nonprofit Training and
Mini-Grants
Funding Source: Volunteer Florida Foundation
Funding Awards: Training and technical assistance. Additionally,
mini-grants of between $1,000 and $20,000 will be available
to grassroots organizations in 2008
Eligibility: For grassroots -- including faith-based –nonprofit
organizations.
Description: A comprehensive training and technical assistance
program in Florida coming in 2008. The program is called Compassion
Florida and begins in January with four, one-day "Build
Your Mission" workshop conferences around the state. The
workshops are open and free to all nonprofit organizations,
but registration is required and there will be enrollment limits.
Participants will learn strategies for raising funds, building
community support, marketing, grant writing and managing grants.
The first workshops will be held in Orlando on January 17 and
Tampa on January 31, at locations to be announced. Workshops
will also be held in Ft. Lauderdale and Pensacola.
Application Information: Watch for the announcement, which
will be posted on Volunteer Florida Foundation's website by
late December.
http://www.volunteerfloridafoundation.org/about_faithbased.php.
To enroll in a roundtable near your community, or for more
information on the grants, roundtables or workshops, contact
Suzanne Yack at suzanne.yack@vfffund.org.
Deadline: announcement in late December
Federal Grants:
Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children
and Their Families
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Funding Amount: It is expected that $19 million will be available
to fund up to 19 cooperative agreements
Eligibility: State governments; Indian tribes or tribal organizations
(as defined in Section 4[b] and Section 4[c] of the Indian
Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act); Governmental
units within political subdivisions of a State, such as a county,
city or town; District of Columbia government; and Commonwealth
of Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands, American
Samoa and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (now Palau,
Micronesia and the Marshall Islands). If you have previously
received a CMHI award, you must specify a geographic service
area within the State, county, tribe or territory that is different
from the geographic area of your current or past award. The
application should be submitted by the Office of the Governor
or by the chief executive officer of a tribe, Territory or
the District of Columbia. However, it may also be submitted
by the chief executive officer of a State agency, State political
subdivision (e.g., county, city), Indian tribe, tribal organization
or Territory, as long as this person is specifically designated
in writing by the governor or by the chief executive officer
of a tribe, territory or the District of Columbia to submit
this application. To ensure sustainability of the proposed
project, all government entities applying for this grant must
include a letter of assurance from the Governor of the State
or Territory, or the Governor’s designee, stating that
the applicant will directly provide any service under this
grant that is also covered in the State Medicaid Plan. The
letter must also state that the applicant has entered into
a participation agreement under the State plan and is qualified
to receive payments under this plan. If the applicant will
not provide direct services, the letter of assurance must indicate
that the applicant will enter into an agreement with an organization
that will provide the service and the organization has entered
into a participation agreement under the State Medicaid Plan
and is qualified to receive Medicaid payments.
Description: The purpose of the cooperative agreements is to
develop and expand systems of care for children and youth with
serious emotional disturbances and their families, pending
the availability of fiscal year 2008 funds. The agreements
will support integrated home and community-based services and
supports for children and youth with serious emotional disturbances
and their families by encouraging the development and expansion
of effective and enduring systems of care. A system of care
for children’s mental health is a network of community-based
services and supports that are organized to meet the challenges
of children and youth with serious mental health needs and
their families.
Application Information: (RFA) No. SM-08-004; CFDA No: 93.104;
Link to announcement and application instructions and forms
visit: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/sm_08_004.aspx .
Deadline: February 1, 2008
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
(GEAR-UP)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Estimated Range of Awards: State grants:
$2,800,000-$3,000,000. Partnership grants: $100,000-$7,000,000.
Estimated Average
Size of Awards: State grants: $2,900,000. Partnership grants:
$800,000. Estimated Number of Awards: State grants: 7. Partnership
grants: 30. Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: (1) A State; or (2) a partnership consisting
of (A) one or more local educational agencies acting on behalf
of (i) one or more elementary schools or secondary schools,
and (ii) the secondary schools that students from the schools
described in (i) would normally attend; (B) one or more degree
granting IHE; and (C) at least two community organizations
or entities, such as businesses, professional associations,
community- based organizations, philanthropic organizations,
State agencies, institutions or agencies sponsoring programs
authorized under subpart 4 of Part A of Title IV of the Higher
Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), or other public
or
private agencies or organizations.
Description: The purpose of the Gaining Early Awareness and
Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) is to support
early college preparation and awareness activities for low-income
students in priority areas.
Application Information: CFDA#s 84.334S and 84.334A. Link
to announcement: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2007-4/110507f.html.
Address To Request Application Package: You can obtain an
application
package via the Internet by downloading the package from
the program Web site at: http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html.
You also can request a copy of the application package from
the following: Angela Oliphant, Gaining Early Awareness and
Readiness for Undergraduate Programs, U.S. Department of
Education, 1990 K Street, NW, Room 6133, Washington, DC 20006-8524.
Telephone:
(202) 502-7676 or by e-mail: angela.oliphant@ed.gov.
Deadline: December 20, 2007
Environmental Education Grants
Funding Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Funding Amount: Funds available for these grant projects are
expected to total between $1.5 million and $3 million as determined
by forthcoming appropriations.70 grants are estimated, subject
to the availability of funds and the quality of applications
received. Most grants will be in the $15,000 to $20,000 range.
Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Any local education agency, college or university,
state education or environmental agency, nonprofit organization
as described in Section 501(C)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code,
or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities as defined
and licensed by Federal Communications Commission may submit
a proposal. Applicant organizations must be located in the
United States or territories and the majority of the educational
activities must take place in the United States; or in the
U.S. and Canada or Mexico; or in U.S. Territories. A teacher's
school district, an educator's nonprofit organization, or a
faculty member's college or university may apply, but an individual
teacher or faculty member may not apply. “Tribal education
agencies” that are eligible to apply include a school
or community college which is controlled by an Indian tribe,
band, or nation, which is recognized as eligible for special
programs and services provided by the United States to Indians
because of their status as Indians and which is not administered
by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Tribal organizations do not
qualify unless they meet that criteria or the non-profit criteria
listed above. The terms for eligibility are defined in Section
3 of the Act and 40 CFR 47.105.
Description: solicits grant proposals to support environmental
education projects that promote environmental stewardship and
help develop aware and responsible students, teachers, and
citizens. This grant program provides financial support to
seed innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate
environmental education practices, methods, or techniques
Application Information: RFP NUMBER: EPA-EE-08-02, CFDA: 66.951.
Link to announcement: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/pdf/solicitationnotice2008.pdf Applicants have the option to submit their proposals in one
of two ways: (1) on paper; or (2) electronically. If you wish
to apply with the traditional hard copy (paper) submission,
please follow the instructions below for “Hard Copy Submission” and
go to the environmental education website http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants where you can access and print out the two required federal
forms. If you wish to apply electronically via http://www.grants.gov,
please follow the instructions in Appendix D of solicitation
for “Electronic Submission
Deadline: December 20, 2007
Business and International Education Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Expected Number of Awards:20; Estimated Total
Program Funding: $1,680,000;Award Ceiling:$90,000, Cost Sharing:
Yes
Eligibility: Public and State controlled institutions of
higher education, Private institutions of higher education,
Institutions
of higher education that have entered into agreements with
business enterprises, trade organizations, or associations
that are engaged in international economic activity--or a
combination or consortium of these enterprises, organizations,
or associations--for
the purposes of pursuing the activities authorized under
this program.
Description: The Business and International Education program
provides grants to enhance international business education
programs and to expand the capacity of the business community
to engage in international economic activities
Application Information: CFDA 84.153A, FON: ED-GRANTS-110507-003
Applications for grants under the Business and International
Education Program, must be submitted electronically using
http://www.Grants.gov; Link to Federal Register announcement:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21695.pdf
Deadline: December 12, 2007
Senior Transportation Demonstration Projects
Funding Source: National Center on Senior Transportation (NCST).
The NCST is administered by Easter Seals in partnership with
the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a),
in cooperation with the Federal Transit Administration and
with guidance from the U.S. Administration on Aging.
Funding Amount: A total of $450,000 is available for demonstration
projects. Successful applicants will receive grant awards ranging
from $50,000 to $90,000 and 24 months of individually tailored
technical assistance. Higher or lower amounts may be awarded
based on specific proposals. Awards will be provided for a
12-month period (February 1, 2008 January 31, 2009) and on
a one-time basis. These one-time funds are not intended to
supplant other funds and applicants must have a plan for sustaining
the project at the end of the grant period. Technical assistance
will be provided during the 12-month grant period and for 12
months afterwards. Extended technical assistance after the
12-month award period will be contingent upon continued funding
from the Federal Transit Administration.
Eligibility: Aging/human service agencies, tribal organizations,
faith-based organizations, units of state and local government,
public and private transportation providers, and other entities
interested in developing and implementing innovative approaches
to increasing senior transportation options and improving older
adult mobility.
Description: This aging of America creates new challenges for
service delivery systems -- particularly transportation, which
is critical to ensuring that older adults maintain their independence
and mobility and remain connected to their communities. The
lack of adequate transportation options has a significant impact
on the ability of older adults to obtain essential services
(health and medical care, nutrition, social services and employment
opportunities). It also affects their ability to engage in
life-enhancing activities (recreational trips, social activities,
cultural events, shopping and volunteer opportunities). Coordinated
transportation systems are an essential element to keeping
older adults independent and actively connected to their communities.
A lack of coordinated services leads to confusion, making it
difficult for older adults to navigate the maze of transportation
services. On the other hand, forging partnerships and effectively
coordinating resources can result in increased access and improved
services. This is evidenced in examples of successful senior
transportation models which are grounded in collaboration and
include partnerships with the aging. The goals of this proposal
are to: Increase transportation options for older adults, Simplify
older adults’ access to transportation services, and
increase the quality of transportation services for older adults.
Applicants are encouraged to consider the specific mobility
needs of older adults in their communities and propose strategies
that will respond to those needs. Successful projects will
be collaborative, replicable and consistent with the goals
of United We Ride.
Application Information: Link to announcement: http://seniortransportation.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=NCST2
_about_projects_RFP_Demonstration_grants_07.
Proposals should be submitted electronically via email (twilson@n4a.org)
or using the online form which can be reached through the center’s
Web site (http://www.seniortransportation.net/). Electronic
or online submission is preferred but hard copies will be accepted.
Hard copy of the proposal must be received on or before December
17, 2007, and mailed to: 1730 Rhode Island Ave. NW, Suite 1200,
Washington, D.C., 20036 to the attention of Tabitha Wilson,
assistant director of NCST. Proposals received after the due
date and time, as well as those submitted by fax will be deemed
non-responsive. Questions related to this solicitation should
be directed to Tabitha Wilson via email (twilson@n4a.org) or
by phone (202)872-0888.
Deadline: December 17, 2007
Awards & Scholarships
(none)
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Toyota Foundation
Funding Amount: varies
Eligibility: Grants are made to accredited higher education
institutions, vocational or trade schools, and non-profit
organizations engaged in pre-collegiate math and/or science
education. K-12
public and private schools may not directly apply to the
Foundation.
Description: The Toyota U.S.A. Foundation is committed to
improving the quality of K-12 education, with a primary interest
in mathematics
and science.
Application Information: Link to website: http://www.toyota.com/tma/about/community/orgForm.do?foundation for application guidelines and instructions for submitting
online requests
Deadline: Ongoing
Ceres Foundation Grants
Funding Amount: Award ceiling: $150,000
Eligibility: nonprofit organizations
Description: The Ceres Foundation focuses on low-income and
underserved communities. The foundation seeks to help people
in deprived conditions develop the skills, motivation and teamwork
they need to become productive contributors to society; and
help create conditions where people can make good use of their
skills and motivation to transform their lives. See mission
statement at http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/ceres/
Application Information: grant-seekers shoulduse the "Common
Grant Application Format" designed by the Washington Regional
Association of Grantmakers for submission of applications.
This form can be found on their Web site at www.washingtongrantmakers.org,
under "Grantmaker Resources". http://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/WG/GM_Resources/Format/Format_Index.asp Please complete all four sections of this application: executive
summary, narrative, finances and attachments. Please mail two
copies to: The Ceres Foundation, 18606 Reliant Drive, Gaithersburg,
MD 20879. Questions email:Ceresmd@comcast.net
Deadline: November 30, 2007 |
