June 25, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
(none)
Federal Grants:
Technology-Based Learning (TBL) Initiative
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Funding Amount: Awards: 20; Estimated Total Funding: $10,000,000; Award Ceiling: $500,000, Award Floor: $100,000. Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: The applicant must be either: • An accredited educational institution in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board. The applicant must have a letter of commitment from the Workforce Investment Board. • A private provider of workforce system services determined to be tax exempt under section 501(C) of the Internal Revenue Code, including registered apprenticeship sponsors, in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board. The applicant must have a letter of commitment from the Workforce Investment Board. • A One-Stop Career Center as established under Section 121 of WIA, [29 USC 2841], in partnership with a state or local Workforce Investment Board. The eligible applicant for One-Stop Career Centers is the One-Stop Operator, as defined under Section 121(d) of WIA [29 USC 2841(d)], on behalf of the One-Stop Career Center. The One-Stop applicant must have a letter of commitment from the state or local Workforce Investment Board, and demonstrate that the Workforce Investment Board, or its designated fiscal agent, will serve as the fiscal agent for the grant by clearly providing the legal name and the Employer Identification number of the fiscal agent. The Workforce Investment Board’s support and involvement in the project should be detailed in the letter of commitment. Applications from One-Stop Career Centers without a letter of commitment from their Workforce Investment Board will be considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed. • An employer or industry association in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board. The applicant must have a letter of commitment from the Workforce Investment Board. • Private, for-profit organizations in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board. The applicant must have a letter of commitment from the Workforce Investment Board.
Description: The purpose of the Initiative is to expand access to training resulting in an increased number of workers trained, particularly in high-growth, high-demand occupations, and to meet the needs of industry for skilled employees. Applicants must seek to train individuals towards attainment of an industry or occupationally recognized certificate or credential. Funds available under this Solicitation may only be used for projects that provide training in the occupations and industries for which employers use H–1B visas or those related activities necessary to support training in such occupations and industries.
Application Information: FON: SGA-DFA-PY-08-04; CFDA: 17.269. Link to PDF announcement for complete details: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-13967.pdf A Webinar for prospective applicants will be held for this grant competition on July 29, 2008, 2 p.m. EDT. Access information for the Webinar will be posted on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA) Web site at: http://www.workforce3one.org.Deadline: August 19, 2008
Demonstration Project Rural Host Homes for Basic Center Program
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, The Family and Youth Services Bureau
Funding Amount: Awards 10; Estimated Total Funding: $1,000,000; Award Ceiling: $100,000, Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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. Additional eligibility types: Local Governments Regional Organizations Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations Hispanic-Serving Institutions Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Current Basic Center Program (BCP) grantees may apply for this funding to expand services outside their current service area or establish services that are not currently provided for their BCP grant. Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply
Description: Innovative projects that provide services in rural areas to runaway and homeless youth through Basic Center Programs (BCP) using a host home model. BCPs provide an alternative for runaway and homeless youth, who might otherwise end up with law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. Each BCP must provide runaway and homeless youth with a safe and appropriate shelter; individual, family and group counseling-as appropriate; and aftercare.
Application Information: FON: HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CY-0129, CFDA: 93.623; Link to announcement: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2008-ACF-ACYF-CY-0129.html
Deadline: August 4, 2008
2009 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants (LITC) (Repeat)
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 (Repeat)
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=LNBC0608Zy6Hqn
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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
2009 The Very Best in Youth Program
Funding Source: Nestlé, USA
Funding Award: Award recipients receive a 3 day-trip to Los Angeles for a black-tie award ceremony and will be featured in a special publication. Nestle, USA will also donate $1,000 in the name of each winner to the charity of his/her choice.
Eligibility: Entrants are 13-18 year olds who have demonstrated good citizenship and a strong academic record. Nominees must submit two letters of recommendation; a parent or legal guardian consent form and copies of their most current report cards or transcripts. Nominations may come from volunteers, parents, and teachers.
Description: Honors young people who have excelled in school and who are making their community and the world a better place
Application Information: Visit website for more information on application process at http://www.nestle-verybestinyouth.com/AboutVBINY/FoundationSection.aspx
Deadline: November 20, 2008
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Teaching Math and Science Grants
Funding Source: Toshiba America Foundation
Funding Amount: Kindergarten through sixth grade teachers may apply up to $1,000; Seventh through twelfth grade teachers may apply for a grant of up to $5,000
Eligibility: Teachers of math and science
Description: Encourage hands-on teaching of science and math. Projects must take place during the school year.
Application Information: Link to Foundation website http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/home/default.jsp or application forms at http://www.toshiba.com/tafpub/jsp/about/HowApply.jsp
Deadline: October 1, 2008 for K-6; August 1, 2008 7-12.
Education, Community, and Health Grants
Funding Source: RGK Foundation
Funding Amount: up to $25,000
Eligibility: nonprofit organizations
Description: The Foundation's primary interests within education include programs that focus on formal K-12 education, teacher development, literacy, and higher education Within community, the Foundation supports a broad range of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention, and youth development programs. The Foundation's current interests in the area of health include programs that promote the health and well-being of children, programs that promote access to health services, and Foundation-initiated programs focusing on Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Application Information: All applicants must complete an electronic Letter of Inquiry from the Web site as the first step. If you are invited to submit an application packet, a message will be sent including detailed instructions on how to apply. View website for further details: http://www.rgkfoundation.org/guidelines.php
Deadline: Rolling
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