November 7, 2008
Contents:
State Grants
Federal Grants
Awards & Scholarships
Foundation/Organization Grants
State Grants:
Florida Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program Repeat
Funding Source: Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Funding Amount: The 2008 Florida Legislature appropriated $15 million in grant funding. Two separate Requests for Grant Proposals have been issued. The first solicitation makes available $7 million to support projects that generate or utilize renewable energy resources, including hydrogen, biomass, solar energy, geothermal energy, wind energy, ocean energy, waste heat and hydroelectric power. The second solicitation provides $8 million in grant funding for bioenergy projects. Both programs can include innovative technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency for vehicles and commercial buildings.
Eligibility: Florida municipalities and county governments, established for-profit companies licensed to do business in Florida, universities and colleges in Florida, utilities located and operating within Florida, not-for-profit organizations, and State of Florida agencies
Description: The Florida Energy and Climate Protection Act established the Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program to provide matching grants for demonstration, commercialization, research and development projects relating to renewable energy technologies and innovative technologies that significantly increase energy efficiency for vehicles and commercial buildings. The grant program is designed to stimulate capital investment in the state and promote and enhance the statewide utilization of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.
Application Information: Copy of the application and information can be found at website: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/energyact/grants.htm
Deadline: November 20, 2008
Federal Grants:
Parents Demonstration Program (YPDP) Repeat
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, ETA
Funding Amount: Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000; Award Ceiling: $1,000,000; Award Floor: $500,000. Cost Sharing: No
Eligibility: In order to be eligible for consideration under this solicitation, the applicant must be either: • An accredited educational institution in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board; • A non-profit provider of workforce system services determined to be tax exempt under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board. Please note that 501(c)(4) organizations which engage lobbying activities are not eligible applicants under this solicitation; • A One-Stop Career Center as established under Section 121 of WIA, [29 U.S.C. 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 U.S.C. 2841(d)], on behalf of the One-Stop Career Center; • An employer or industry association in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board; or • A private, for-profit organization in partnership with a Workforce Investment Board. Applicants must have a letter of commitment from the participating Workforce Investment Board. Please note that applications without a letter of commitment from a Workforce Investment Board will be considered non-responsive and will not be reviewed. Please note that each applicant must currently be operating a program with the required components as stated in Part I., Section 4 of the solicitation.
Description: Demonstration grants that target the employment and training needs of young parents. To provide educational and occupational skills training leading to family economic self sufficiency to both mothers and fathers, and expectant mothers ages 16 to 24. Projects funded will be encouraged to serve young parents in high-risk categories, including those who are court-involved, in the child welfare or foster care system, homeless, or victims of child abuse.
Application Information: FON:SGA-DFA-PY-08-08; CFDA:17.261; Link to announcement: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm#young
Deadline: November 17, 2008-4:30 P.M. Est.
Nursing Workforce Diversity Repeat
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Health Resources & Services Administration
Funding Amount: It is estimated that for FY 2009, 17 competitive awards will be funded at approximately $279,000 per grant. Total Program Funding: $872,45l. Average Size of Award: $290,800.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, State or local governments, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, other public or private non-profit entities including faith-based and community organizations, and for-profit organizations capable of carrying out the legislative purpose. Schools of nursing involved in project activities must be accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) to be eligible applicants.
Description: Grants are awarded to increase nursing education opportunities for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses) by providing student scholarships or stipends, pre-entry preparation, and retention activities. The NWD program supports projects that provide education opportunities for students to become registered nurses and/or opportunities for practicing registered nurses to pursue a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Eligible project participants consist of individuals who are from educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among nurses) and who express an interest in becoming a registered nurse. Eligible project participants consist of individuals who are from educationally or economically disadvantaged backgrounds (including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among nurses) and who express an interest in becoming a registered nurse. Projects are expected to include a cohort of nursing students who will graduate and be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) within the three-year project period. The program has three major components that applicants must address each year of the project: 1) Retention, 2) Pre-Entry Preparation, and 3) Student Scholarships and/or Stipends.
Application Information: FON: HRSA-09-107; CFDA: 93.178. Link to Full Announcement: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?
ID=AF0E72B0-AF4A-4F01-9113-2E49A508FC35
Deadline: November 21, 2008
Community-Based Job Training Grants (Repeat)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration
Funding Amount: Awards will range from $500,000 to $2 million. Up to 70 Awards.
Eligibility: Individual community and technical colleges, community college districts, state community college systems, and One-Stop Career Centers to support or engage in a combination of capacity building and training activities for the purpose of building the capacity of community colleges to train individuals for careers in high-growth/high-demand industries in the local and/or regional economies. This Solicitation contains an exception for rural areas and other communities that are educationally underserved due to their lack of access to community or technical colleges.
Description: To support workforce training for high-growth/high-demand industries through the national system of community and technical colleges.
Application Information: CFDA:17.269 ; Link to website: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm for application forms and announcement or link to Federal Register text announcement: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-24107.htmhttp://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-24107.htm.
Deadline: November 24, 2008
Faculty Development: Integrated Technology into Nursing Education & Practice Initiative Repeat
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration
Funding Amount: Awards: 2; Estimated Total Program Funding: $600,000, Estimated Size of Award: $300,000
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are accredited collegiate schools of nursing capable of carrying out the initiative's purpose. Any program of nurse education must be accredited by a national nurse education accrediting agency or State approval agency recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
Description: The purpose of this initiative is to provide support to nursing collaborative for faculty development in the use of information and other technologies in order to expand the capacity of collegiate schools of nursing to educate students for 21st century health care practice. The purpose of this initiative is to provide support to nursing collaborative for faculty development in the use of information and other technologies in order to expand the capacity of collegiate schools of nursing to educate students for 21st century health care practice. A nursing collaborative will use healthcare information systems to enhance nursing education and practice, optimize patient safety, and drive improvements in health care quality. For this initiative, use of information and other technologies in nursing education and practice, includes, but is not limited to, informatics, telehealth, mannequin-based and patient simulators, computer-based instructions, virtual simulation, interactive simulated case studies, advanced 3D graphics, e-Learning technology, and other simulated or virtual methods to enhance nursing education and practice. Since no institution or organization currently offers the full spectrum of information and other technologies necessary to carry out this initiative, a nursing collaborative must develop linkages and partnerships to undertake this initiative.
Application Information: FON: HRSA-09-119; CFDA: 93.359; Link to announcement: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?
ID=869ABAF3-1F3F-416A-9999-3D261D6F3283
Deadline: December 4, 2008
Environmental Education Grants -- Solicitation Notice for 2009
Funding Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Funding Amount: Awards: 95; Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,000,000; Award Ceiling: $200,000, Most Grants will Range between $15,000-to $25,000 range. Floor: $5000. Cost Sharing: Yes
Eligibility: Any local educational agency, college or university, state education or environmental agency, nonprofit organization or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. A teacher’s school district, an educator’s nonprofit organization, or a faculty member’s college or university may apply. Tribal educational agencies that are eligible to apply include a school or community college which is controlled by an Indian Tribe, Band or Nation, which is recognized as eligible for special programs and services.
Description: To support environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. This grant program provides financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques as described in this notice.
Application Information: EPA-EE-09-02;CFDA: 66.951. Submit application through Grants. Gov or submit a hard copy. Link to Grants. Gov announcement Environmental Education Grants -- Solicitation Notice for 2009
Deadline: December 18, 2008
Comprehensive Geriatric Education Program Repeat
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration
Funding Amount: Awards: 19; Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,883,220; Cost Sharing: No, Project Period: 3 years. Average award of $150,000. Applications that exceed the ceiling amount of $160,000 per year will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered for funding under this announcement.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants are schools of nursing, health care facility, a program leading to a certification as a certified nursing assistant, a partnership of such a school and facility or a partnership of such a program and facility. Applicants must have significant experience in educating individuals in the care of the elderly. Applications that fail to show such experience will not be considered for funding under this announcement.
Description: Train and educate nursing personnel in providing geriatric care by providing support for training of individuals, development and dissemination of curricula relating to the treatment of the health problems of elderly individuals; for training faculty members in geriatrics; or for continuing education to individuals who provide geriatric care. Applicants are encouraged to use or adapt existing curricula as appropriate to the proposed project rather than expend resources to develop new curricula. Funds may be used for salaries of personnel specifically employed for the project; consultant fees; supplies and equipment necessary to conduct the project; essential personnel travel expenses and other expenses related to the project. Restricted uses: Indirect costs are allowed for administrative costs incurred as a result of the project, limited to eight percent of direct costs. Trainee expenses are not allowed.
Application Information: FON; HRSA-09-104; CFDA 93.265. HRSA is requiring applicants for this funding opportunity to apply electronically through http://www.grants.gov. All applicants must submit in this manner unless the applicant is granted a written exemption from this requirement in advance by the Director of HRSA’s Division of Grants Policy or designee. Grantees must request an exemption in writing from DGPWaivers@hrsa.gov, and provide details as to why they are technologically unable to submit electronically though the Grants.gov portal. Applicants may obtain additional information regarding business, administrative, or fiscal issues related to this grant announcement by contacting: Pamela R. Bell, Senior Grants Management Specialist Telephone: (301) 301-443-3504, Fax: (301) 443-6343, Email: Pbell@hrsa.gov
Link to announcement: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=460F6C6E-E472-483B-8844-C13823568A72
Deadline: December 19, 2008
AmeriCorps State and National Notice of Federal Funding Opportunity
Funding Source: Corporation for National and Community Service
Funding Amount: Anticipated availability of approximately $21,288,000 to award new and re-competing AmeriCorps State and National grants. Match requirements: Yes
Eligibility: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses. Public or private nonprofit organizations, including labor organizations; faith-based and other community organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories (e.g., cities, counties); Indian Tribes; or a partnership or consortia consisting of the aforementioned are eligible to apply. Intermediaries are encouraged to apply.
Description: AmeriCorps grants are generally awarded to eligible organizations to recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members who address community needs. An AmeriCorps member is an individual who is enrolled in an approved national service position and engages in community service. Members may receive a living allowance while serving. Upon successful completion of their service members receive an education award from the National Service Trust. The Corporation’s mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. In the FY 2009 competition, the Corporation will give special consideration to projects that address one or a combination of five strategic initiatives, listed below, that meet critical needs of our nation, achieve national service goals, and address community problems. 1. Mobilizing more volunteers. 2. Ensuring a brighter future for all of America’s youth. 3. Engaging students in communities. 4. Harnessing Baby Boomers’ experience. 5. Helping communities recover from and prepare for disasters. In 2009, the Corporation will also give special consideration to programs designed to engage veterans as service recipients or providers. The Corporation reserves the right to re-focus program dollars in the event of disaster or other compelling need. Additional programs and program models that may receive special consideration in the selection process are described in the AmeriCorps regulations Section 2522.450.
Application Information: FON: CNCS-GRANTS-1000108-001; CFDA 94.007; Link to announcement: http://www.americorps.gov/pdf/08_0531_nofa_ac.pdf Application instructions are available at http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp Notice of Intent to Apply: In order to help gauge the number of applications that may be received, please send an e-mail 60 days prior to the deadline toamericorpsnational@cns.gov, for National applicants, oramericorpsapplications@ cns.govfor state commissions. If your organization works in just one state, please contact your state commission, which can be found here: http://www.nationalservice.org/about/contact/statecommission.asp. You will apply to them. If your organization works in more than one state, you are eligible to apply for a national grant. You will apply directly to the Corporation. If your organization is an Indian Tribe you may apply through your state commission, or directly to the Corporation. To submit your application at (http://www.americorps.gov/egrants), the Corporation’s integrated, secure, web-based system for applications.
Deadline: January 13, 2009
YouthBuild Grants (Repeat)
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Labor; Employment and Training Administration
Funding Amount: Approximately $47 million. Applicants can apply for 3 year grants (2 years of program operations with a 12 month follow-up period) that will range from $700,000 to $1.1 million. These grants will be incrementally funded, with half of the grant funds awarded from fiscal year (FY) 2009 appropriations, for the first 12 months of operations. DOL intends to fund approximately 90-100 grants based on the type and the number of quality submissions. Applicants must provide cash or in-kind resources equivalent to 25 percent of the grant award amount as matching funds. Appropriation funding this competition does not allow for funds to be obligated prior to April 1, 2009
Eligibility: Community-based organizations, including faith-based organizations; an entity carrying out activities under the WIA, such as a local workforce investment board or One-Stop Career Center; a community action agency; a state or local housing development agency; An Indian tribe or other agency primarily serving Indians; a community development corporation; A state or local youth service conservation corps; or any other relevant public or private non-profit entity that provides education or employment. Applicants applying for these grants are asked to describe their community, the youth to be served, the need for this federal support, and their plan for providing education, skills training, and leadership development services to youth. They must describe how their efforts contribute to the overall economic development of their community, demonstrate established partnerships with--or made a good faith effort to establish partnerships with--local workforce investment boards, the public school system, local community colleges, the juvenile justice system, registered apprenticeship programs, local faith-based and community organizations that serve at-risk and disadvantaged youth, and/or the local housing authority. Commitment letters of partners must accompany the application electronically. Applicants are also expected to identify their plan to access other funding sources to provide other ``wrap around'' supportive services as well as to support the costs associated with their defined construction project, describe their previous experience operating YouthBuild or similar youth programs with educational components, how occupational safety is addressed at their worksite and their organization's ability to manage this grant.
Description: The YouthBuild model balances in-school learning, geared toward a high school diploma or passing the General Education Development (GED) test, and construction skills training, geared toward a career placement for the youth. The in-school component is an alternative education program that assists youth who are often significantly behind in basic skills to obtain a high school diploma or GED credential. The primary target populations for YouthBuild are high school dropouts that may also be adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, and other at-risk youth populations.. Because disadvantaged youth possess a wide range of challenges that must be addressed through multiple strategies, prospective applicants must undertake an inventory of their communities to identify resources and services provided by faith-based and community organizations, government entities, and other youth serving organizations. The inventory will provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to do a fresh assessment of potential partners and resources that will support the YouthBuild program. Collaboration across youth serving agencies/organizations is critical to the success of any youth initiative or program.
DOL hopes to serve approximately 2,900 youth participants during the first year of the grant, with projects operating in approximately 90-100 communities across the country. Under this announcement, DOL will be awarding grants to organizations to oversee the provision of education and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities. Each applicant should indicate the proposed number of participants to be served based on an average annual cost of between $15,000--$18,000.
Funds made available through the YouthBuild grants will be used to carry out a YouthBuild program with the following core objectives: To enable disadvantaged youth to obtain the education and employment skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency in occupations in demand and post-secondary education and training opportunities; To provide disadvantaged youth with opportunities for meaningful work and service to their communities; To foster the development of employment and leadership skills and commitment to community development among youth in low-income communities; and To expand the supply of permanent affordable housing for homeless individuals and low-income families by utilizing the energies and talents of disadvantaged youth. Eligible Enrollees- An individual may participate in a YouthBuild program only if such individual: Is between the ages of 16 and 24 on the date of enrollment; and is a member of a disadvantaged youth population such as a member of a low-income family, and/or a youth in foster care (including youth aging out of foster care), and/or a youth offender, and/or a youth who is an individual with a disability, and/or a child of an incarcerated parent, and/or a migrant youth; and A school dropout. Organizations are not required to serve the entire age group population between 16 and 24, but all participants must fall within this range. Up to (but not more than) 25 percent of the participants in the program may be youth who do not meet the education or disadvantaged criteria above but: Are basic skills deficient, despite attainment of a
secondary school diploma, GED credential, or other state-recognized equivalent (including recognized alternative standards for individuals with disabilities); or have been referred by a local secondary school for participation in a YouthBuild program leading to the attainment of a secondary school diploma
Application Information: FON: SGA/DFA PY 08-07. CFA: 17.274. DOL requires applicants to submit their applications electronically through Grants.gov, unless prior written approval for an exception is granted. Applicants must submit exception requests and, upon receiving an exception of the electronic submission requirements, their complete applications in paper copy to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of Federal Assistance, Attention: Donna Kelly, Reference SGA/DFA PY 08-07, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-4716, Washington, DC 20210.Applications must be successfully submitted at http://www.grants.gov The application must also submit a Work Site Description Form (ETA-9143) including all requested attachments, which describes the planned work site that will be used for on-site construction training for youth participants. These forms can be found at http://www.doleta.gov/youth%5Fservices/youthbuildgrantee.cfm
Link to ETA webpage: http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm#young
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Pipeline Safety: Technical Assistance Grants to Communities
Funding Source: U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Funding Amount:The amount of any grant may not exceed $50,000 for a single grant recipient. Section 5 of the PIPES Act requires the first three Technical Assistance Grants to be demonstration grants in amounts not exceeding $25,000 each.
Eligibility: For purposes of grants eligibility, communities are defined as cities, towns, villages, counties, parishes, townships, and similar governmental subdivisions, or consortiums of such subdivisions. A nongovernmental group of individuals is eligible for a grant under the TAG program if its members are affected or potentially affected individuals who are, or are willing to become, incorporated as a non-profit organization in the state where they are located.
Description: The TAG program will provide grants to local governments and community groups for engineering and other technical assistance related to pipeline safety matters. PHMSA's also plans to award three demonstration grants authorized under the TAG program. In January 2008, PHMSA launched the Pipeline and Informed Planning Alliance to facilitate risk-informed land use and community planning. The Technical Assistance Grants (TAG) program, offers new opportunities to strengthen the depth and quality of public participation in pipeline safety matters. The grants would allow communities and groups of individuals (not including for-profit entities) to obtain funding for technical assistance in the form of engineering or other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues and help promote public participation in official proceedings.
Application Information: Link to Federal Register announcement http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-26506.htm For further information contact: Steven Fischer by e-mail at steve.fischer@dot.gov.
Deadline: DOT will post notice on Grants.gov of the application deadline.
Awards & Scholarships
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Foundation/Organization
Grants:
Relatives as Parents Programs, Local and Regional Programs Repeat
Funding Source: Brookdale Foundation Group
Funding Amount: Up to thirty 30 local and regional programs will be selected from within the United States. The program awards seed grants of $10,000 each over a two-year period. Selected applicants will be notified in April and be invited and required, as a guest of the Foundation, to attend our National Orientation and Training Conference to be held May 1-3 in Denver, Colorado.
Eligibility: The sponsoring organization must have a 501(c)(3) or equivalent tax-exempt status.
Description: Program supports the creation or expansion of services in the United States for grandparents and other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of surrogate parenting when the biological parents are unable to do so. The RAPP Local Initiative enables local agencies to: provide accessible support groups and other supportive services to relative caregivers and the children in their care; encourage cooperation and collaboration among various service delivery systems; ensure the development, expansion, and future continuity of local services; and create replicable models of service.
Application Information: For more information and guidelines for application visit website at http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/RAPP/rapp.html contact
Melinda Perez-Porter, Director, Relatives As Parents Program, mpp@brookdalefoundation.org or Rolanda Pyle, Associate Director, rp@brookdalefoundation.org.
Deadline: December 4, 2008
Summer Camps Grants to Introduce Young People to Careers in Manufacturing and Engineering Repeat
Funding Source: Through a collaborative effort between the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation and the Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation
Funding Amount: ranging from $2,500 to $5,000
Eligibility: Not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions capable of conducting a quality overnight or day camp experience that introduces young people to metal forming careers in manufacturing may apply. Collaborations between educational institutions and camp organizations are encouraged.. Preference will be given to organizations serving minority populations
Description: The purpose of the manufacturing camps is to provide a positive, hands-on experience so young people will consider manufacturing as a future career option. Camps must target young people between the ages of 12 and 16. Grant funds may be used for the expenses related to curriculum development and instruction, as well as direct expenses such as housing, meals, transportation, and supplies. Expenses related to the purchase of software or other capital expenditures do not qualify. The Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs Foundation is dedicated to introducing young people to the joys of tinkering, inspiring the next generation of skilled manual artists, engineers, and inventors. The FMA Foundation is an educational, research, and charitable organization that promotes metal forming and fabricating technology in manufacturing. Suggested curriculum for a week of manufacturing camp might include a day or two of introduction to CAD software, a day or two in a fabrication shop or training facility, and a day of touring regional fabricating or tube & pipe facilities. If assistance is needed, the FMA Foundation is a resource for locating local manufacturers in the metal forming industry
Application Information: Link to website for information http://www.fma-foundation.org/Grants.cfm and application forms: http://www.fma-foundation.org/Apply-for-Grants.cfm
Deadline: December 12, 2008
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