February 15, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
(none)
Federal Grants:
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Business-Cooperative
Service (RBS).
Funding Amount: Approximate Total Funding: $4,400,000.
Awards: 22; Maximum Award: $200,000, Matching Funds Required.
Matching
fund requirement is 25 percent of the total project cost
(5 percent in the case of 1994 Institutions.
Eligibility: Nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher
education. Grants may not be made to public bodies.
Description: Provides grant funds to establish or operate
a Center to assist individuals or entities in the startup,
expansion
or operational improivement of cooperative business.
Application Information: CFDA: 10.771; Application materials
for a RCDG may be obtained at http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/coops/rcdg/rcdg.htm Submit completed paper applications for a grant to Cooperative
Programs, Attn: RCDG Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Mail Stop 3250, Room 4016-South, Washington, DC 20250-3250.
The phone number that should be used for courier delivery
is (202) 720-7558. Submit electronic grant applications at
http://www.grants.gov.
Link to announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-2328.pdf
Deadline: April 8, 2008
Department of Veterans Affairs, 2008 Capital Grant
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Homeless
Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
Funding Amount: Awards: 65; Total Program Funding: $25,000,000;
Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: State governments, county governments; City or
township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally
recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the
IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Description: This Notice announces the availability
of capital funds for assistance under VA’s Homeless Providers Grant
and Per Diem Program for eligible entities to: 1) expand existing
transitional housing projects; or 2) develop new transitional
housing programs. Supportive service centers will not be considered
in this Notice of Fund Availability (NOFA). Funding applied
for under the capital grant component may be used for: (1)
remodeling or alteration of existing buildings; (2) acquisition
of buildings, acquisition and rehabilitation of buildings;
(3) new construction; and (4) acquisition of vans (in connection
with a new or existing Grant and Per Diem Grant project) for
outreach to and transportation for homeless veterans. Capital
grant applicants may not receive assistance to replace funds
provided by any State or local government to assist homeless
persons. In this round of capital grant funding, VA expects
to award funding to create approximately 1250 community-based
supported housing beds. See announcement for Funding Priorities
under this announcement.
Application Information: FON: VA-GPD-2008-CG; CFDA: 64.024;
Download application package directly from VA's Grant and Per
Diem Program web page at: http://www.va.gov/homeless/page.cfm?pg=3 or http://www.grants.gov/. Questions should be referred to
the Grant and Per Diem Program at (toll-free) 1-877-332-0334.
For information relating to VA’s Homeless Providers Grant
and Per Diem Program, An original completed and collated grant
application (plus three copies) and a cover letter clearly
stating under which funding priority applicants (see funding
priorities) wish to be considered must be submitted to the
following address: VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem
Field Office, 10770 North 46th Street, Suite C-200, Tampa,
Florida. 33617. For information call: Ms. Chelsea Watson, VA
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program, Department of
Veterans Affairs, 10770 North 46th Street, Suite C-200, Tampa,
Florida 33617; or you may call (toll-free) at 1-877-332-0334
for further information. Note: Applicants considering the use
of Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) in conjunction with
the capital grants in this NOFA should take into account that
these tax credits are generally for permanent housing projects.
Permanent housing is not an eligible activity under VA’s
Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program. Other issues
such as a reduction in the base of the tax credits, site control,
leases for residents, and using the tax credits as a loan may
be problematic to applicants even if transitional housing is
provided and upon review and discovery may result in the application
being denied. A proposal for an existing project that seeks
to shift its focus by changing the population being served
or the precise mix of services being offered is not eligible
for consideration. No more than 25 percent of housing and services
available in projects funded through this grant program may
be provided to clients who are not receiving those services
as veterans.
Deadline: April 9, 2008
Veterans 2008 Per Diem Only Grants
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Homeless
Providers Grant and Per Diem Program
Funding Amount: Awards: 50; Cost Sharing: No
Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City
or township governments, Native American tribal governments
(Federally
recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education
Description: Funding may be used for aid for supportive housing.
Service Centers will not be funded in this NOFA. Funding will
be in the form of per diem payments issued to eligible entities
in the effort to end chronic homelessness among our Nation’s
veterans. The Department expects to create approximately 1000
beds under this NOFA. Funding available under this NOFA is
being offered to help offset the operating expenses of existing
state and local governments, Indian Tribal Governments, faith-based,
and community-based organizations that are capable of providing
supported housing and supportive services for homeless veterans.
See funding priorities in announcement for applying.
Application Information: FON: VA-GPD-2008-PDO; CFDA: 64.024;
Copy of application package can be downloaded directly from
VA's Grant and Per Diem Program web page at: http://www.va.gov/homeless/page.cfm?pg=3 or call the Grant and Per Diem Program Office at (toll-free)
1-877-332-0334. An original completed and collated grant application
(plus three copies) must be submitted to the following address:
VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Field Office, 10770
N. 46th Street, Suite C-200, Tampa, Florida 33617. Contact:
Ms. Chelsea Watson, VA Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem
Program, Department of Veterans Affairs, 10770 North 46th Street,
Suite C-200, Tampa, Florida 33617; or you may call (toll-free)
1-877-332-0334 for further information.
Deadline: April 9, 2008
Drug Free Communities Support Mentoring Grant
Funding Source: The Executive Office of the President, Office
of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance
Abuse Prevention (CSAP)
Funding Amount: Awards: 15; Estimated Total Program Funding:
$1,200,000; Award Ceiling: $75,000. Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Existing DFC grantees so that they may serve as
mentors to newly-formed and/or developing coalitions that have
never received a DFC. The coalition must be a legally eligible
entity. The coalition must be an organization legally eligible
to apply for a grant or must make arrangements with an organization
that will apply for the grant on behalf of the coalition and
serve as the legal and fiscal agent for the grant. That is,
a single organization (i.e., the coalition or its fiscal agent)
must be the legal applicant, the recipient of the award, and
the entity legally responsible for satisfying the grant requirements.
Legal/fiscal agents acting on behalf of a coalition may be
domestic public or private non-profit entities, such as State,
local, or tribal governments; public or private universities
and colleges; professional associations; voluntary organizations,
self-help groups; consumer and provider services-oriented constituency
groups; community and faith-based organizations; and tribal
organizations.
Description: The purpose of the DFC Mentoring Program is to
provide grant funds to existing DFC grantees so that they may
serve as mentors to newly-formed and/or developing coalitions
that have never received a DFC grant. Through the support of
DFC mentoring funds, mentor coalitions are expected to share
their expertise with non-grantee coalitions (mentees) and enable
them to successfully compete for a “regular” DFC
grant. DFC Mentoring grants are designed to support the overall
goals of the Drug Free Communities Program, a collaborative
initiative led by ONDCP in partnership with SAMHSA. The DFC
Program has two primary goals: Establish and strengthen collaboration
among communities, private nonprofit agencies, and Federal,
State, local and tribal governments to support the efforts
of community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse
among youth. Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time,
among adults by addressing the factors in a community that
increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors
that minimize the risk of substance abuse
Application Information: FON: SP-08-003; CFDA: 93.276. Link
to announcement on SAMSHA’s webpage at http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/sp_08_003.aspx.
For questions on program issues, contact:Jayme S. Marshall
;Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration
1 Choke Cherry Road, Room 4-1059, Rockville, Maryland 20857
(240) 276-1270
dfcnew2008@samhsa.hhs.gov
Deadline: April 18, 2008
Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture; Housing and
Community Facilities Programs
Funding Amount: Awards: 100; Estimated Total Funding: $6,255,900;
Award Ceiling: $300,000; Award Floor: $50,000; Cost Sharing:
Yes
Eligibility: Qualified private, nonprofit including faith-based
and community
organizations in accordance with 7 CFR part 16, and public
(including tribal)
intermediary organizations.
Description: These grants will be made to qualified intermediary
organizations that will provide financial and technical assistance
to recipients to develop their capacity and ability to undertake
projects related to housing, community facilities, or community
and economic development.
Application Information: CFDA: 10.446; USDA-RD-HCFP-RCDI-2008;
Link to announcement: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/index.html or Federal Register Notice: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rd/nofas/2008/rcdi2008.pdf
Deadline: May 5, 2008
Awards & Scholarships
Recognition of Excellence Awards
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Training
Administration (ETA)
Funding Award: Recognition and showcased at the Workforce
Innovations Conference to be held July 15-17, 2008, in
New Orleans, Louisiana.
Three nominees in each category will be announced during
the 2008 Workforce Innovations conference. The winner announced
at Workforce Innovations will receive an engraved commemorative
symbol and the two other honorees will receive an engraved
plaque.
Eligibility: Any state or local program, project, or initiative,
including those of national program grantees, funded through
ETA or in which an ETA-funded activity is one integral component,
may apply. In addition to employment and training entities
funded directly by ETA, eligible applicants for ROE may include
universities, community colleges, businesses, foundations,
faith and community-based organizations, and other entities
that receive ETA funds or partner with the ETA-funded applicant
in the recommended program, project, or initiative. The program,
project, or initiative must have been operational for at
least twelve (12) months during the last two program years
(July
2006 to present). The program, project, or initiative may
not have been recognized as an ROE winner in a previous year
Description: Categories for submission: The 2008 categories
are: Educating America's Workforce to Serve Emerging Industries,
Building a Regionally-Focused Workforce Strategy, Leveraging
the Power of Partnerships, Tapping the Talents of Special
Populations in the Workforce, Connecting America's Youth
to the Workforce
Application Information: For application instructions to
submit electronically visit website: http://roe.doleta.gov/ROE2008App_process.cfm
Deadline: March 28, 2008
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
(none)
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