May 30, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
FY 2008 Drug-Free Communities Grants (DFC)
Funding Source: The Florida Office of Drug Control (funded
through the
No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 Title IV, Part A, Subpart
1: Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (SDFSCA)
Funding Amount: The maximum DFC award will be $65,000.
Eligibility: nonprofit community organizations, parent groups,
anti-drug coalitions, juvenile and probate courts, faith-based
organizations and other public
and private nonprofit entities with a 501(c)(3) status. Grantees
will also be required to develop community wide planning
specifically with mental health, schools, and parents.
Description: The purpose of this grant program is to solicit
proposals from
communities for evidence-based programs and activities that
(1) prevent youth drug use and violence; (2) involve parents
and communities; and (3) are coordinated with related state,
school and community efforts and resources to foster a safe
and drug-free learning environment that promotes student
academic achievement.
Application Information: All applications must be submitted
electronically via the Internet. Prospective applicants may
access the electronic application at
http://simon.fdle.state.fl.us/default.do, announcement code
DFC2008. Also, continue to access the ODC website, http://www.flgov.com/safe_program,
and then click on
Drug-Free Communities, for updated information and guidance
on the grant. For new applicants who did not apply for 2007-2008
DFC grant must apply for a SIMON username and password through
the SIMON web site. Click on the upper right hand
corner for the user manual. Link to announcement: http://www.fadaa.org/documents/DCF_Grant.pdf
Deadline: June 18, 2008
Federal Grants:
OJJDP FY 2008 Gang Prevention Coordination Assistance Program
Funding Source: The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
Prevention, U.S. Department of Justice
Funding Amount: Award ceiling: $200,000
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: public agencies
(including state agencies, units of local government, public
universities
and colleges, and tribal governments) and private organizations
(including faith and community-based organizations).
Description: For localities to enhance coordination of federal,
state, and local resources in support of community partnerships
implementing two or more of the following anti-gang strategies:
primary prevention, secondary prevention, gang intervention,
and gang enforcement. The purpose of the Gang Prevention
Coordination Assistance program is to support and enhance
the coordination
of existing community-based gang prevention and intervention
programs and strategies that are closely aligned with local
law enforcement efforts. Community-based gang prevention
and intervention often involve multiple organizations and
programs
working in partnership to deliver complementary services
to the same or similar target populations. Effective coordination
can help identify existing programs and resources and maximize
their impact through information sharing, mutual referrals,
joint
case management, and collective action.
Application Information: CFDA # 16.544; Applicants must submit
their applications through Grants.gov website. Link to announcement:
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/Gang.pdf
Deadline: June 13, 2008
OJJDP FY 2008 National Mentoring Programs
Funding Source: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office
of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and
Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Funding Amount: This program will fund multiple awards for
a period of up to 3 years. This program will not support indirect
costs for management and administrative expenses in excess
of 10%. All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated
funds and any modifications or additional requirements that
may be imposed by law.
Eligibility: Applicants are limited to national organizations,
including community and faith-based nonprofit organizations
Description: This solicitation invites applicants to propose
the implementation of ready initiatives that will assist in
the development and maturity of community programs to provide
mentoring services to populations that are underserved due
to locations, shortage of mentors, special physical or mental
challenges of the targeted population, or other such situations
identified by the community in need of mentoring services.
The purpose of this program is to support organizations that
have mentoring programs ready for implementation that will
strengthen and expand existing mentoring activities. OJJDP
is especially interested in programs that seek to increase
participation of mentors by underrepresented groups (e.g.,
Hispanic and African-American adult males), programs that target
children of single-parent families, and organizations that
focus on making truancy prevention a priority in improving
school attendance. This initiative also seeks to promote collaboration
among national youth service organizations that support mentoring
activities and community organizations committed to supporting
mentoring service
Application Information: CFDA: 16.543, FON: OJJDP-2008-1897.
Link to Grants.gov announcement. http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=L9GKdG3rtnLbT81jGt71pn5G
Ylvr9ZWH8PNj2MTHV7sJzf30PVh4!-336580292?oppId=41814&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Deadline: June 20, 2008
OJJDP FY 2008 Strengthening Youth Mentoring through Community
Partnerships
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile
Justice Delinquency Prevention
Funding Amount: $250,000-$500,000 for three years
Eligibility: Units of county, city or township governments,
state governments, special district governments, native American
tribal 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 solicitation invites applicants to propose
initiatives that will increase local communities’ capacity
to develop and implement mentoring programs and provide mentoring
services, particularly to populations of at-risk youth who
are underserved due to location, shortage of mentors, special
physical or mental challenges, or other situations identified
by the community in need of mentoring services.
Application Information: CFDA: 16.726; FON: OJJDP-2008-1898.
Link to announcement: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/CommMentoring.pdf
Deadline: June 20, 2008
Awards & Scholarships
Math Moves U Hero Awards Honoring Educators
Funding Source: Raytheon Company
Funding Award: The Math Moves U program awards $1 million annually
to students, teachers, and schools in the form of scholarships,
grants, and awards. Based on a nomination process, math teachers
and volunteers who work with students are eligible to receive
a $2,500 Math Hero award, while their schools or an approved
math-related nonprofit organization of their choice receive
a $2,500 matching grant.
Eligibility: The annual awards reward and celebrate teachers
and tutors for promoting math achievement to students in a
fun and challenging learning environment Parents, students,
or other teachers are invited to nominate their Math Hero.
Nominees must:
•
Be full-time teachers who are currently employed and teaching
a mathematics curriculum at a middle school or high school
in the United States OR volunteers working with an approved
math-related nonprofit organization (i.e. MATHCOUNTS®).
Description: Raytheon's MathMovesU program is an innovative
initiative designed to engage middle school students in math
by illustrating the connection between math, their passions
and interests and "cool" careers.
Application Information: Access the 2008 Math Hero Awards application
form at the MathMovesU Web site at http://www.mathmovesu.com/MathHeroAward.aspx
Deadline: July 15, 2008
Alan Shepard Technology In Education Award
Funding Source: The Astronauts Memorial Foundation (AMF)
in partnership with the Space Foundation and NASA
Funding Award:The winner will receive a commemorative trophy
with his or her name engraved and a monetary award of $500.
In addition, the Award winner's name will be placed on a
plaque honoring past recipients that is housed in the Center
for Space
Education at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Eligibility: Open to all K-12 school or district level educators
from across the nation. The Award will be presented by AMF,
the Space Foundation and NASA at the 25th National Space
Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colorado (The 25th National
Space Symposium
takes place March 30 - April 2, 2009). The winner will be
flown to Colorado Springs, where hotel accommodations will
be provided.
The winner will receive a commemorative trophy with his or
her name engraved and a monetary award of $500. In addition,
the Award winner's name will be placed on a plaque honoring
past recipients that is housed in the Center for Space Education
at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The candidate must
be nominated by the school's principal. An associate superintendent
or superintendent must nominate all district level personnel.
Description: In a continuing effort to recognize outstanding
contributions by K-12 educators and District level personnel
in the field of Educational Technology. The Award recognizes
outstanding contributions made by technology personnel or
classroom teachers to technology education. Programs which
focus on aerospace
and/or aeronautics will be given priority to other programs.
Applicants must demonstrate how their programs ultimately
benefit the students in a school or district
Application Information: Only mailed applications postmarked
no later than January 16, 2009 will be accepted. Link to
website for application instructions, form and addresses
for mailing
at http://www.amfcse.org/Alan%20Shepard%20Award/alan_shepard_award.htm
If you have questions, please contact The Astronauts Memorial
Foundation, by phone 321-452-2887, by FAX 321-452-6244, or
by e-mail amfreg@amfcse.org.
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Community Improvement and Public Education Grants
Funding Source: Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation
Funding Amount: Grants generally range from $5,000 to $25,000.
Eligibility: 501(c) (3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations
and public agencies in communities where Lowe’s operates
stores and distribution centers.
Description: The Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation
is dedicated to improving the communities we serve through
support of public education, community improvement projects
and home safety initiatives
Application Information: Lowe's Charitable and Educational
Foundation requires that all applicants take an eligibility
test. Organizations that pass will be considered, but not guaranteed
a grant. Link to website for information: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=frameSet&url=apps.bridgetree.com/funding/default.asp
Deadline: open
Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation Education Grants
Funding Amount: Maximum Award: $10,000-$25,000
Eligibility: nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations
Description: The Foundation is committed to investing in
health-related organizations and cultural programs that impact
a diverse population
of youth. An important part of the Tommy Hilfiger Corporate
Foundation's operating philosophy is commitment to community,
particularly in the area of education. Proposals for review
for educational and cultural programs must address the priorities
listed below: target K-12 and college students, expose students
to career opportunities, develop skills in new technologies,
leverage teacher/administrator, parental, and community involvement,
include hands-on program activities, lead to comprehensive,
systemic change on a regional and/or national basis, involve
collaborative partnerships, demonstrate capacity to gain
continuing support, Will result in dissemination and replication
of lessons
learned, have broad and positive impact on diverse populations
with a special emphasis on women, minorities, and at-risk
students, develop evaluation component with measurable results.
Proposals
submitted for reviews that are health-related should be centered
on the following: Medical centers/hospitals, Health education
Innovative therapy programs.
Application Information: All inquiries should be mailed to:
The Tommy Hilfiger Corporate Foundation, Inc. 601 West 26th
Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10001.
Link to website for information: http://www.tommy.com/opencms/opencms/corporate/foundation/aboutthefoundation.html/
Deadline: October 1, 2008 |
