August 15, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
(none)
Federal Grants:
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Grant Second Notice
Funding Source: Internal Revenue Service
Funding Award: All applicants must provide matching fundson a dollar-for-dollar basis for all VITA Grant Program funds requested. All matching funds must be used to support the program.
Eligibility: To be eligible to file an application for funding under the VITA Grant Program, applicants must be classified as one of the following types of entities:
A private or public non-profit organization that qualifies for tax exemption under § 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 including but not limited to educational institutions or faith based and community organizations; A state or local government agency (including Native American Tribal governments); and A regional, statewide, or local coalition with one lead organization that meets one of the eligibility requirements noted above. The lead organization filing the application must have a substantive role in the coalition.
Note: Eligible entities may only submit one application for consideration per grant period.
Description: This is a new matching grant opportunity to enable the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to extend services to underserved populations in hardest-to-reach areas, both urban and non-urban; increase the capacity to prepare and file federal tax returns electronically; heighten quality control; enhance training of volunteers; and significantly improve the accuracy of returns prepared at VITA sites.
Application Information: CFDA: 21.003; FON: VITA-2009; Link to Vita Grant Application Package: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p4671.pdf
Deadline: September 2, 2008
Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Program Grants
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Funding Amount: Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,420,000,000; Expected Number of Awards: 5000; Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Eligibility varies by sub-program. See the Program Notice of Funding Availability, page 39845, for a detailed listing. Public Housing Authorities are eligible for McKinney-Vento Programs.
Description: The purpose of the CoC Homeless Assistance Program is to reduce the incidence of homelessness in CoC communities by assisting homeless individuals and families to move to self sufficiency and permanent housing. CoCs that sustain current successful interventions and advance the goal of ending chronic homelessness will receive higher scores.
Application Information: CFDA: 14.235 Supportive Housing Program (SHP), CFDA: 14.238 Shelter Plus Care (S+C), CFDA: 14.249 Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation Single Room Occupancy (SRO). Webcast Date: July 24, 2008, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET. Link to NOFA announcement: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa08/cocgrp.cfm ; List of State CoCs: http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa08/coclisting.pdf
Deadline: September 26, 2008
Awards & Scholarships
(none)
Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Funding Source: Blue Foundation For A Healthier Florida
Funding Amount: Requests will generally be considered for proposals of all sizes from $10,000 up to $100,000 each. Multi-year commitments up to three years may be made.
Eligibility: Eligible recipients must have tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization with the Internal Revenue Service and be located in Florida.
Description: The current focus is on community health clinics and outreach programs.
Application Information: Link to announcement: http://www.bcbsfl.com/DocumentLibrary/AboutOurCompany/
BlueFoundationRFPForm.pdf
Deadline: September 12, 2008
Partners Investing in Nursing's Future Program Round 4
Funding Source: Partners Investing in Nursing's Future, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Northwest Health Foundation (NWHF)
Funding Amount: Up to ten awards of up to $250,000 each will be made for projects lasting up to 24 months. Local foundations and other partners must match awards with $1 for every $1 provided by this program.
Eligibility: Local or regional private, independent, family, or community grantmaking foundations and public charities are eligible to apply for funds. Government entities, corporations, or corporate grantmakers may participate in funding collaboratives, but may not serve as the applicant institution. Eligible foundations are those classified as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) as a public charity or private foundation, a nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation under Section 4947(a)(1), or organizations that claim status as private operating foundations under section 4942(j)(3) or (5) of the Internal Revenue code. Local foundation partnerships are responsible for sustaining and expanding the work of the project at the conclusion of the funding period.
Description: Addresses nursing issues at the community level through funding partnerships with local and regional foundations. These funds create a financial incentive for local and regional communities to work on nursing workforce issues. Projects will be assessed based on the following:
•Foundation capacity for and commitment to addressing the complex issues related to the nursing workforce. •Scope and strength of the partnership planned among the applicant foundation, nursing leadership and other partners in the community. •Innovativeness and strength of the project design. Proposals should demonstrate a defined purpose and need for the project, with clearly defined, specific and measurable objectives. Proposals should identify to what extent the project will bring value to the nursing community.
•Impact of the project on the local community or region. Proposals will be assessed on the potential impact that matching grant funds will have on advancing nursing workforce solutions. Reviewers will consider the value of the project as a potential model for replication. •Sustainability. Projects are expected to continue beyond the grant period, with a clear plan for continued investments needed for sustainability and growth. Proposals should describe preliminary plans for sustaining the work longer term without additional funding from RWJF.
Application Information: September 10, 2008 (1–2 p.m. ET)—Optional Web-based teleconference for potential applicants. Registration is required. Details can be found at http://www.partnersinnursing.org. Contact: Judith L. Woodruff, J.D., program director, email: judith@nwhf.org. Link to announcement: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20461
Office: (971) 230-0093
Deadline(s): October 2, 2008 deadline for brief proposals; December 19, 2008 deadline for full proposals
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