External Grant Opportunities

February 29, 2008

Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants

State Grants:

(none)

Federal Grants:

Health Center Service Area Competitions

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration
Funding Amount: Awards: 54; Estimated Total Funding: $69,999,361; Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Applicants are limited to public or nonprofit private entities, including tribal, faith-based and community-based organizations proposing to serve the same service area(s) and/or population(s) currently served by existing grantees identified in the application materials. Eligible applicants include grantees whose project period ends on or after October 31, 2007 and before October 1, 2008 and new organizations proposing to serve the entire service area(s) and/or population(s) identified in the application materials. New organizations may include an organization representing a consortium of health centers who through their partnership can serve the entire service area and/or population. Additional eligibility requirements will be included in the application materials.
Description: The Health Center Program, as authorized by section 330 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, promotes the development and operation of community-based primary health care service systems in medically underserved areas and improves the health status of medically underserved populations. The purpose of this activity is to continue to support comprehensive primary and preventive health care service delivery to areas where existing section 330 grantees have a project period ending in FY 2008. It is expected that each application submitted to serve one of these areas will represent a clear focus on maintaining access to care and reducing health disparities identified in the existing community and target population. All applicants are expected to demonstrate compliance with the requirements for the specific type of health center for which funding is requested. Requirements are found in section 330(e) of the PHS Act for Community Health Centers; section 330(g) for Migrant Health Centers; section 330(h) for Health Care for the Homeless Centers; and section 330(i) for Public Housing Primary Care Centers
Application Information: FON: HRSA-09-095; CFDA: 93.224; Link to announcement: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=8D9BDAAB-BF80-4BF9-ADB6-0CC906E63433 Contact information: Nicole Amado, Public Health Analyst, Bureau of Primary Health Care, Office of Policy and Program Development, Telephone: 301-594-4300, Fax: 301-480-7225, Email: nicole.amado@hrsa.hhs.gov
Deadline: April 7, 2008

Economic Development Assistance Programs Availability of Funds under the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (Repeat)

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Treasury, Economic Development Administration
Funding Amount: EDA will give preference to proposals or applications (as appropriate) that include cash contributions (over in-kind contributions) as the matching share. Funds in the amount of $249,100,000 have been appropriated for FY 2008.
EDA is allocating $146,430,000 for the Public Works and Economic Development, $27,000,000 to the Planning Program; $1,197,372 for Local Technical Assistance $42,300,000 to the Economic Adjustment Assistance Program.
Eligibility: The Economic Adjustment Assistance Program is available to all
eligible recipients under PWEDA, including institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations and consortia and State and local governments. Pursuant to PWEDA, eligible applicants for and eligible recipients of EDA investment assistance include a(n): (i) District Organization; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, a city or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3. Projects eligible for Public Works or Economic Adjustment investment assistance include those projects located in regions meeting “Special Need” criteria (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3), as set forth in section VIII.B. of this announcement. For-profit, private-sector entities do not qualify for investment assistance under PWEDA. Nonetheless, under its Local Technical Assistance Program or National Technical Assistance Program, EDA may make an award to a for-profit organization to carry out specific research or for other purposes set forth in 13 C.F.R. § 306.1. See also 42 U.S.C. § 3147.
Description: EDA advances economic growth by assisting communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment. Under this program, EDA funds a national network of eleven (11) non-profit organizations known as Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers, with each being assigned a different geographic service region, which in turn provide technical assistance to firms that have been adversely affected by increased import competition. Under this announcement, EDA solicits proposals or applications (as appropriate) for the following programs under PWEDA: (i) Public Works; (ii) Planning; (iii) Local Technical Assistance; and (iv) Economic Adjustment Assistance. EDA will provide Public Works investments to support the construction or rehabilitation of essential public infrastructure and facilities necessary to generate or retain private sector jobs
and investments, attract private sector capital, and promote regional competitiveness, including investments that expand and upgrade infrastructure to attract new industry, support technology led development, accelerate new business development, and enhance the ability of regions to capitalize on opportunities presented by free trade. The Economic Adjustment Assistance Program provides a wide range of technical, planning and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time. This program is designed to respond flexibly to pressing economic recovery issues and is well suited to help address challenges faced by U.S. communities and regions. The Planning Program helps support planning organizations, including District Organizations and Indian Tribes, in the development, implementation, revision or replacement of comprehensive economic development strategies (CEDS), and for related short-term planning investments and State plans designed to create and retain higher-skill, higher-wage jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed in the nation’s most economically distressed regions. The Local Technical Assistance Program helps fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in economically-distressed regions from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues.
Application Information: FON: EDA021908; CFDA Number:11.300 -- Grants for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities ; CFDA Number: 11.302 -- Economic Development-Support for Planning Organizations; CFDA Number: 11.303 -- Economic Development-Technical Assistance; CFDA Number: 11.307 - Economic Adjustment Assistance; CFDA Number: 11.313 -- Trade Adjustment Assistance. Proposals or applications (as appropriate) must be submitted to the applicable EDA regional office. Link to complete announcement: http://www.eda.gov/ImageCache/EDAPublic/documents/pdfdocs2008/
fy08edapffofinal_2epdf/v1/fy08edapffofinal.pdf . Proponents are advised to carefully read the instructions contained in this FFO and in the pre-application and application forms. The requirements of the pre-application are different than the requirements of the application. It is the sole responsibility of the proponent to ensure that the pre-application or application (as appropriate) is complete and received by EDA.
Deadline: Proposals under this competitive solicitation are accepted on a continuing basis and applications are invited and processed as received.

Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Program (Repeat)

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Education
Funding Amount: Awards: 2; Estimated Total Program Funding: $337,700, Cost Sharing: Estimated Range of Awards: $145,000–$195,000. Estimated Average Size of Awards:$168,850. Yes
Eligibility: State designated agencies (interpreted to mean designated State agencies as defined in section 7(8) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended); nonprofit agencies working in collaboration with a State designated agency; and local agencies working in collaboration with a State designated agency. The applicant must be a novice applicant. Novice applicant means any applicant for a grant from the Department that: Has never received a grant or subgrant under the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers program; Has never been a member of a group application, submitted in accordance with 34 CFR 75.127 through 75.129, that received a grant under the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers program; and Has not had an active discretionary grant from the Federal Government in the five years before the deadline date for applications under the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers program.
Description: The purpose of the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers program is to provide grants for vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities who are migrant and seasonal farmworkers, as determined in accordance with rules prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, and to the family members who are residing with such individuals (whether or not such family members are individuals with disabilities).
Application Information: CFDA 84.128G; ED-GRANTS-022008-001. Applications for grants under the Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Program, must be submitted electronically http://www.Grants.gov. Link to announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-3143.pdf . Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: July 21, 2008. 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.
Deadline: May 20, 2008

FY 2008 Food Stamp Participation Program (Repeat)

Funding Source: United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
Funding Amount: Up to $5 million dollars in grant funding is available
Eligibility: The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are: • The 53 State agencies that administer the FSP; • State or local governments; • Agencies providing health or welfare services*; • Public health or educational entities*; and• Private non-profit entities* such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations.
Description: FS Participation Program is to support efforts by State agencies and their community-based and faith based partners to develop and implement: simple food stamp applications and eligibility determination systems; or measures to improve access to FS benefits by eligible applicants.
Application Information: FON: USDA-FNS-FSPA-08; CFDA: 10.580; Link to USDA website for more information: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/ Grant applications can also be obtained by calling the grant officer, Lisa Johnson, at (703) 305-2848. View PDF version of proposal: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/government/grants/2008-RFA.pdf
Deadline: May 15, 2008

Department of Veterans Affairs, 2008 Capital Grant (Repeat)

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 (Repeat)

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) (Repeat)

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

High-Growth Job Training Initiative Grants for the Energy Industry and Construction and Skilled Trades in the Energy Industry (Repeat)

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
Funding Amount: Estimated Total Funding: $10,000,000; Award Floor: $500,000, Award Ceiling: $1,000,000. Awards: Not Given; Cost Sharing: No
Eligibility: For profit public and private organizations; private nonprofit organizations including faith-based and community organizations. The applicant must demonstrate that the proposed project will be implemented by a robust strategic partnership that is regional in nature, and that leveraged resources of the full partnership are in support of the proposed strategy. The partnership must include at least one entity from each of
three categories: (1) The workforce investment system, which may include state and local workforce investment boards, state workforce agencies, and One-Stop Career Centers and their partners; (2) the education and training community, which includes the continuum of education from K–12 to community and technical colleges, four
year colleges and universities, apprenticeship, and other training entities; and (3) employers and industry-related organizations such as trade associations and labor management organizations. Partners that reflect the character and resources of the region are strongly encouraged.
Description: This SGA is designed to help regions address workforce challenges facing the energy industry and the construction and skilled trades in the energy industry. ETA is seeking to fund proposals that build on demonstrated models and promising practices and make use of existing products, models, and curricula to meet
the specific needs of regional economies through training and other activities. Applicants must fully demonstrate a clear and specific need for the Federal investment in the proposed activities by: (a) Describing the role of the energy industry and skilled trade occupations related to energy within the regional economy; (b) describing the workforce
challenges facing the industry and their impact on specific local or regional economic and workforce conditions; and (c) describing the resource analysis and mapping that has been conducted to date that demonstrates that local or regional resources are not sufficient to address the workforce challenges.
Application Information: FON: SGA-DFA-PY-07-07; CFDA: 17.268 -- H-1B High Growth Job Training Grants. Link to Federal Register announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-1061.pdf This announcement is being made available on the ETA Web site at http://www.doleta.gov/sga/sga.cfm Applicants may apply online through Grants.gov at http://www.grants.gov. Mailed applications must be addressed to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Federal Assistance, Attention: Ariam Ferro, Grants Management Specialist, Reference SGA/DFA PY–07–07, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N4716, Washington, DC 20210.
Deadline: March 25, 2008 by 4 p.m.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Opportunities in the Workforce System Initiative (Repeat)

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Funding Amount: Awards: 5; Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000, Award Ceiling: $2,000,000; Award Floor: $1,500,000. Cost Sharing: No, but recommended.
Eligibility: An individual workforce investment board (WIB), representing a regional consortium of WIBs, is the eligible applicant. A WIB must submit an application on behalf of a specific, defined multi-county economic region comprised of various workforce investment areas that make up the consortium and demonstrate responsibility for administering the project. The application must demonstrate that the consortium of WIBs representing the region serve in partnership with this applicant, and should do so by submitting a letter of commitment in Phase I from each of the WIBs in the partnership. If the defined region is a rural area or a portion of a state whereby only one WIB exists, this exception must be explained in the Technical Proposal in Phase I. Description: These grants will be awarded through a two-phased competitive process to primarily expand and align current and new STEM workforce education and training strategies, activities, and resources in One Stop Career Centers to promote, attract, and prepare disadvantaged youth and dislocated workers for STEM careers, while simultaneously enhancing the competitive position of local and regional employers. Funds are expected to be awarded in fall 2008 following a two-stage process.. After a review, applicants of selected initial proposals will be notified to develop full proposals for Phase II of the competition. Proposals must clearly outline how activities will result in the achievement of the overall objectives of this initiative, including: expanding training and aligning current STEM-related activities and resources at One-Stop Career Centers; providing participants with access to STEM coaches and mentors who will link program participants to employers, and provide advice and guidance on entering STEM fields; and creating "career blueprints" outlining career paths for individual participants.
Application Information: FON: SGA-DFA-PY-07-03; CFDA: 17.268; Each WIB applicants are required to submit a maximum eight-page concept paper describing how its region will advance STEM education, training and placement activities in Phase I proposals. Link to Federal Register announcement: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/
edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-473.pdf
Deadline: March 11, 2008

Assets for Independence Demonstration Program (Repeat)

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families
Funding Amount: Awards: 65; Estimated Total Program Funding: $19,000,000; Award Ceiling: $1,000,000. Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Special district governments
County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments, Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply
Description: This is a standing announcement. Provide grants to establish and administer Assets for Independence (AFI) projects. Grantees provide an array of supports and services to enable individuals and families with low incomes to become economically self-sufficient for the long-term. A primary feature of each AFI project is that project participants are given access to special matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts (IDA), in which participants save earned income for the purchase of a home, for business capitalization, or to attend higher education or training.
Application Information: FON: HHS-2008-ACF-OCS-EI-0053; CFDA: 93.602; Link to announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-OCS-EI-0053.html
Deadline(s): January 15 and March 25 in 2008, 2009, and 2010

Awards & Scholarships

2008 Secretary's Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Service for Homeless Veterans

Funding Source: U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Intergovenmental Affair's Homeless Veterans Program
Funding Amount: recognition
Eligibility: open
Description: Three Award Areas: Outstanding Achievement by an individual or VA
Employee; Outstanding Achievement by a VA Team/Organization; Outstanding Achievement by a Community Organization. The nominations should recognize
outstanding achievement of individuals or organizations that provide
exceptional service to homeless veterans.
Application Information: Link to application form http://www.nchv.org/docs/VA%20Nomination%20Form%202008.pdf through the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans website. Awards nominations should be submitted by postal mail or hand delivered to the Office of the Director of Homeless Veterans Programs (075D), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. no later than 60 days from date of signature. They may also be submitted via electronic mail to homelessvets@va.gov.
Deadline: 60 days from date of signature.

2008 World of Children Awards: Humanitarian, Health and Youth

Funding Source: World of Children Foundation
Funding Awards: Four individual awards, $100,000 grants to Humanitarian and Health award winners, $25,000 each Youth Award winners. Recipients of the World of Children Awards will be officially announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 13, 2008.
Eligibility: Open. Nominees must have full knowledge that they are being nominated.
Description: Awards will be made in two categories: a Humanitarian Award and a Health Award. Funding will support the proven, sustainable programs created and managed by the winners. The Humanitarian Award will go to an individual who has made a lifelong contribution to children in the areas of social services, education, or humanitarian services, while the Health Award will go to an individual whose lifetime commitment to children has been in the areas of health, medicine, or the sciences. World of Children also will award a pair of Founder's Awards for Youth, each in the amount of $25,000, to individuals under age 21 who have made extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children.
Application Information: Link to website: http://www.worldofchildren.org/ to learn more about nomination procedures and award. To access nomination form visit: http://www.worldofchildren.org/NOMINATE_Form.htm
Deadline: April 30, 2008

Foundation/Organization Grants:

Building Healthy Teen Relationships Program

Funding Source: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, in partnership with the D.C.-based Family Violence Prevention Fund
Funding Amount: A $14.6 million initiative. The program will award the eight sites for a period of up to 48 months. Each grant award will be up to $250,000 per year, with a maximum award of $1 million for the full four-year grant period.
Eligibility: Applicant organizations must be either public entities, such as a unit or department of government or school board or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Private foundations as defined under Section 509(a) are not eligible to apply.
Description: Building Healthy Teen Relationships will support the creation and evaluation of comprehensive community-based models of prevention that aim to decrease relationship violence and increase positive, protective relationship skills. It will fund efforts to develop and test new models designed to prevent such violence among 10- to 14-year-olds in eight geographically and ethnically diverse communities. The initiative also will work to identify ways to encourage older teens, parents, and adult mentors to implement innovative strategies, change social norms, and engage communities in stopping sexual violence.
Application Information: Link to website for information on program and submission of applications: http://www.buildinghealthyteenrelationships.org/. Register for March 3 and 12 web conferences on the grant at http://www.buildinghealthyteenrelationships.org/HomeCont-5088.html
Deadline: April 16, 2008 for first proposals.

Reclaiming Futures: Communities Helping Teens Overcome Drugs, Alcohol and Crime

Funding Source: Robert Woods Johnson Foundation
Funding Amount: Up to six communities will be selected as Reclaiming Futures sites in 2008. Each site will receive a package of technical assistance, including participation in fellowships that exchange information and ideas and coaching via conference calls and national meetings. Depending on the number of participating communities the estimated value of services provided by Reclaiming Futures is up to $180,000 per site. Communities must match this support by hiring and funding a half-time project director.
Eligibility: The following organizations within the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the United States may apply: juvenile courts, public and nonprofit treatment agencies, state, local and tribal juvenile justice, and alcohol and drug abuse treatment authorities. Applicants must be either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501c(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Private foundations as defined under Section 509(a) are also eligible to apply. Priority will be given to applicants that demonstrate strengths in the following areas: cross-sector partnerships, leadership and vision, sustainability and service reform, mentorships, youth leadership and workforce development.
Description: Reclaiming Futures changed the way juvenile courts in 10 pilot sites help teens with drug and alcohol problems. A new national dissemination program supported by a grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to the national program office of Reclaiming Futures will spread this proven approach to additional communities through a learning collaborative that shares resources, improves data collection and utilization, and promotes new standards of practice.
Application Information: Link to announcement: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19852&c=EMC-FA144 or program announcement: http://www.rwjf.org/files/applications/cfp/cfp_ReclaimingFutures08.pdf
Deadline: April 1, 2008

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