June 16, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
Dental Informing and Training RFP
Funding Source: The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council,
Inc. (FDDC) Funding Amount: Funding of this project will
not exceed $70,000 of federal grants funds from FDDC. A
match requirement is a requisite.
Eligibility: see RFP document for eligibility requirements.
Description: Develop and distribute training materials
to increase family and caregiver knowledge on the importance
of good oral
health care practices for persons with developmental disabilities.
FDDC has set aside federal funds from the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services for a period not to exceed
one (1)
year for fiscal support of this RFP. To view entire RFP visit
http://www.fddc.org/funding/_doc/RFP2008-HC-7000Full.pdf
Application Information: 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). Prospective
bidders
are not required to submit a Letter of Intent, but are encouraged
to do so by July 14, 2008 by 4 p.m. Letters of Intent will
only be accepted by fax, mail, or hand delivery. Letters
of Intent by email will not be accepted. All answers to written
questions will be posted on the FDDC website during the week
of July 21, 2008. To review entire RFP and attachments visit:
http://www.fddc.org/funding/7000/
Deadline: August 29, 2008 by 2:00 p.m. (EST).
Federal Grants:
OJJDP FY 2008 Latino Youth Mentoring Program (repeat)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Justice; Office of Juvenile
Justice Delinquency Prevention
Funding Amount: Award Ceiling: $500,000; Awards: 4
Eligibility: County governments, City or township governments,
Special district governments, Independent school districts,
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education,
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other
than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that
do not have
a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions
of higher education, Private institutions of higher education
Description: This solicitation focuses on developing and
supporting a peer mentoring program that proactively reaches
youth before
they are recruited by gangs to develop and strengthen protective
factors against gang involvement and other problem behaviors.
Successful applicants will include local school districts
with a demonstrable Latino gang problem committed to or already
working with nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and other
community.
Application Information: FON: OJJDP-2008-1899; CFDA: 16.726;
Link to PDF announcement: http://ojjdp.ncjrs.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2008/LatinoMentoring.pdf
Deadline: June 20, 2008
2009 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants (LITC)
Funding Source: Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Advocate
Service
Funding Amount: Matching grants of up to $100,000 per year.
The grant will cover the 2009 grant cycle, from Jan. 1, 2009,
through Dec. 31, 2009.
Eligibility: Examples of qualifying organizations include:
Clinical programs at accredited law, business or accounting
schools, whose students represent low income taxpayers in
tax disputes with the IRS, and Organizations exempt from
tax under
Code Section 501(a) that represent low income taxpayers in
tax disputes with the IRS or refer those taxpayers to qualified
representatives.
Description: To develop, expand or maintain low income taxpayer
clinics to assist taxpayers who are experiencing economic
harm, who are seeking help in resolving tax problems that
have not
been resolved through normal channels or who believe that
an IRS system or procedure is not working as it should. LITCs
are independent organizations that provide low income taxpayers
with representation in federal tax controversies with the
IRS
for free or for a nominal charge. The clinics also provide
taxpayer education and outreach for taxpayers who speak English
as a second language. Publication 4134, Low Income Taxpayer
Clinic List, provides information on clinics.
Application Information: FON: TREAS-GRANTS-052009-001. Copies
of the 2009 Grant Application Package and Guidelines, IRS
Publication 3319 (Rev. 5-2008), are available at http://www.irs.gov/advocate.
Applicants may also order application packages from the IRS
Distribution Center by calling 1-800-829-3676. Applicants
can
also file electronically at http://www.grants.gov Those applying
electronically should use the Funding Number TREAS-GRANTS-052009-001.
Questions about the LITC Program or grant application process
can be addressed to the LITC Program Office at (202) 622-4711,
not a toll-free call, or by e-mail at LITCProgramOffice@irs.gov.
Deadline: July 7, 2008
Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Funding Source: Tax Counseling for the Elderly, Internal Revenue
Service
Funding Amount: Awards: 100; Estimated Total Funding: $3,950,000;
Eligibility: Native American tribal governments (Federally
recognized),
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education
Description: Provide training and technical assistance to volunteers
who provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals
in the preparation of their Federal income tax returns. Grant
funds are used to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses
including transportation, meals, and other expenses incurred
by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations
convenient to the taxpayers.
Application Information: FON: TCE-2008-001; CFDA: 21.006. View
announcement and apply at grants.gov: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=LNBC0608Zy6Hqn1wkMP8tP5TLL3ZHG
pDKfwm4vMb1yS2W2wGLXwt!-1871213918?oppId=41877&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW Link to IRS for information on program: http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=109754,00.html.
Deadline: August 2, 2008
Runaway and Homeless Youth Street Outreach Program (SOP) (repeat)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Administration For Children and Families
Funding Amount: Awards:20- 40, Maximum size of grant: $200,000,
Projected Award Amount: $100,000.
Eligibility: Indian/Native American Tribal organizations
(other than Federally recognized) ,Indian/Native American
Tribally
Designated Organizations,
Non-profits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions
of higher education),
Non-profits without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions
of higher education), Current SOP grantees with project periods
ending on or before September 29, 2008, and all other eligible
applicants not currently receiving SOP funds may apply for
a new competitive Street Outreach grant under this announcement.
Description: The purpose of the SOP is to enable programs
to help young people leave the streets. The goal of the program
is to conduct outreach efforts to build relationships between
street outreach staff and street youth. These efforts will
provide support services that will assist youth in moving
and
adjusting to safe and appropriate alternative living arrangements
to become independent, self-sufficient, contributing members
of society.
Application Information: CFDA: 93.557; FON: HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-YO-0128
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-YO-0128.html
Deadline: July 18, 2008
Awards & Scholarships
(none)
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Literacy, Youth Leadership and Volunteerism Grants
Funding Source: Comcast Foundation
Funding Amount: Award amounts range from $1,000 to $570,000
Eligibility: local nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3)
status that operate within a Comcast service area.
Description: The Comcast Foundation invests in organizations
that assist communities with literacy, youth leadership development
and community service programs. Community partners are proactively
identified by local Comcasters in the field. As members of
your community, they have an intimate knowledge of local
charities and can best allocate the funds to projects that
will make
the largest impact where it is most needed. Link to main
website for overview of grant programs. http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/foundation/comcastfoundation.html.
To view funded previous funded programs visit: http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/foundation/programsfunded.ashx.
Application Information: Comcast and The Comcast Foundation
does not accept unsolicited sponsorship requests or grant
proposals. If your organization is interested in sending
us information,
please verify that you operate within a Comcast service area
and use your local addresses for all related correspondence.
Visit webpage to find local address for submission of requests.
http://www.comcast.com/corporate/about/inthecommunity/foundation/serviceareas.html
Deadline: Rolling
Faith-Based Advocacy Program to End Childhood Obesity
Funding Source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Funding Amount: Approximately 20 to 25 grants will be awarded.
Each grantee will receive up to $225,000 for 24 months. All
grants will be twenty-four months in duration.
Eligibility: Limited to applicants who are tax-exempt under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; include coalitions
of congregations or partnerships of faith-based organizations;
have at least two years of experience in policy advocacy to
promote social change; have an operating budget of at least
$350,000 per year; and are based in the U.S. or its territories.
Description: Foundation is particularly interested in efforts
that reach children at greatest risk for obesity, including
African-American, Latino, Native American, Asian American,
and Pacific Islander children who live in low-income communities
or communities with limited access to affordable healthy foods
and/or safe opportunities for physical activity.
Application Information: Proposals will be selected on the
basis of organizational or coalition strength; potential to
increase the availability of affordable healthy foods and/or
access to safe places to play; likelihood the project will
reach children who are at highest risk for obesity; and likelihood
that the effort can continue over time without additional resources.
A Web conference call for potential applicants will be held
June 18, 2008 (1:30–3 p.m. ET) to provide an overview
of this CFP and offer an opportunity to ask questions. Registration
is required. Link to website for registration and application
information: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20381
Deadline: July 25, 2008 |
