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Use the Links at the Right to navigate amongst the various sections of this archived Funding Alert newsletter. Download Issue: Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program The BMI Foundation and the Woody Guthrie Archives (WGA) have announced the establishment of the Woody Guthrie Fellowship Program. The program will award two research fellowships, with a value of up to $2,500 each, to fund travel and living expenses for scholars to use the extensive holdings available at the WGA in New York City. Applications are invited from scholars who are pursuing research topics or themes related to Woody Guthrie that explore his creative work and contribution to American music and culture. Deadline: May 31. Jim Henson Foundation Puppet Theater Grants The Jim Henson Foundation awards Puppet Theater Grants for the creation and development of innovative works of puppet theater. Project grants of $5,000 are awarded for the development of new works, and seed grants of $2,000 are made for pieces in the earliest stages of creation. While the foundation's primary focus is contemporary puppet theater for adult audiences, the organization also encourages applications for new works for families and children. Deadline: Jun. 1. Fund for Jewish Cultural Preservation Grants The National Foundation for Jewish Culture invites proposals for Jewish Cultural Preservation Grants for projects that preserve and make available Jewish material culture, specifically materials of historical significance and value to the preservation of the Jewish heritage (books, archives, periodicals, manuscripts, ritual objects, art and artifacts, photographs, recordings, films, and other materials). In 2006, FJCP only will accept proposals from current members of the Council of Archives and Research Libraries in Jewish Studies whose membership is in good standing. Deadline: Jul. 14. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Also see these listings:
Compassion Capital Fund - Targeted Capacity Building Program Grants The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families seeks proposals for Compassion Capital Fund - Targeted Capacity Building Program Grants. The program seeks to build the capacity of grassroots faith-based and community organizations that address the needs of distressed communities. These organizations must use the funds to build capacity in these areas: leadership development, organizational development, programs/services, funding, and community engagement. Deadline: May 31. WEB LINK. FedGrants, May 3, 2005. 4-H Community ATV Safety Program Grants The National 4-H Council invites applications for the 4-H Community ATV Safety Program Grants. The program provides community action grants of $7,500 to create or enhance local or state ATV safety projects which provide opportunities for young people and adults to take action on the issue of ATV safety to influence the behavior of people throughout a community. A 50% match of the grant request in cash and/or in-kind contributions is required. Deadline: Jun. 3. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Next Generation Grants FY 2005 The Corporation for National and Community Service announces the availability of approximately $1,488,000 for Next Generation Grants. The purpose of these grants is to foster the next generation of national service organizations by providing seed money to organizations proposing new projects or programs that have the potential to become national in scope. These grants will fund innovative strategies that effectively engage adults age 50+ in part-time and full-time service opportunities; and improve the lives of disadvantaged youth through service and mentoring. Deadline: Jun. 7. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 29, 2005. 2005 Join Hands Day Excellence Awards for Community Volunteering Projects As part of Join Hands Day (May 7), a day of community service volunteering designed to build relationships and increase respect between generations, program organizers offer Excellence Awards for outstanding projects. Twenty awardees are selected from Join Hands Day volunteer projects. Each award-winning project receives $1,000 and an engraved glass award. To be considered for the awards, project organizers must register their project with Join Hands Day. Deadline: Jun. 7. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Compassion Capital Fund (CCF) Demonstration Program Grants The Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invites applications for new Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program Grants. ACF will award funds to experienced organizations to deliver capacity-building services to faith-based and community organizations through the provision of training, technical assistance, and sub-awards. Intermediary organizations will assist faith-based and community organizations with capacity-building activities in leadership development, organizational development, programs and services, funding, and community engagement. Deadline: Jun. 13. WEB LINK. FedGrants, May 2, 2005. Common Counsel Environmental and Social Justice Project Grants The Common Counsel Foundation accepts funding proposals for Environmental and Social Justice Project Grants through its member fund, the Acorn Foundation. The Acorn Foundation supports small and innovative community-based projects which preserve and restore habitats supporting biological diversity and wildlife; advocate for environmental justice, particularly in low-income and indigenous communities; and prevent or remedy toxic pollution. The foundation makes grants in the $5,000 to $10,000 range to grassroots organizations. Deadline: Jun. 15. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program Grants The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requests proposals for research projects funded through the Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Program Grants.
WEB LINK. COS, May 1, 2005. WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation Grants The WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation accepts Grant proposals from grassroots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Specific projects and programs addressing health, education, and social service needs are the foundation's priority. The foundation recognizes the value of new programs created to respond to changing needs and will consider funding projects of an original or pioneering nature within an existing organization. Deadline: Sep. 13. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Community-Based Job Training Grants The Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration announces the availability of approximately $125 million for Community-Based Job Training Grants. These grants are designed to build the capacity of community colleges to train workers to develop the skills required to succeed in local industries and occupations that are expected to experience high growth, and industries where demand for qualified workers is outstripping the supply. Individual awards (estimated) will range in amount from $500,000 to $2 million. A second solicitation is anticipated for Fall/Winter 2005. Deadline: Jul. 6. WEB LINK. FedGrants, May 3, 2005. Robinson Mini-Grants for K-12 Service-Learning Projects The Constitutional Rights Foundation, with support from the Maurice R. Robinson Fund, accepts proposals for Robinson Mini-Grants of up to $500 for K-12 service-learning projects designed to address serious community issues such as poverty, hunger, the environment, mentoring children and youth, crime and safety issues, and aging. Elementary and secondary schools and community agencies that work with K-12 youth may apply. Every application must have an adult sponsor. Deadline: Oct. 14. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Surdna Foundation Arts Teachers Fellowship Program The Surdna Foundation welcomes applications to its Arts Teachers Fellowship Program, a national initiative to support the artistic revitalization of outstanding arts teachers in specialized, public arts high schools. Through the program, fellows design individualized courses of study that provide both immersion in their own creative work and the opportunity to interact with other professional artists in their fields. Twenty awards of up to $5,000 each, with a complementary grant of $1,500 to the fellow's school to support post-fellowship activities, will be made. The award may be used to defray the costs of tuition and other fees, room and board, travel, purchase of materials and/or equipment for personal art-making, childcare, and other relevant expenses. Deadline: Nov. 18. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Verizon Foundation Partnership Grants The Verizon Foundation, through its Partnership Grants, supports charitable and nonprofit agencies that focus on improving literacy levels (Verizon Reads), increasing computer skills and technology capacity (Verizon Connects), and putting communications to work to identify domestic violence solutions (Verizon Wireless HopeLine). Deadline: Continuous. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 3, 2005. Also see this listing:
Study of the US Institute on US National Security: US National Security Policymaking in a Post 9/11 World The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for public and private non-profit organizations to develop and implement the Study of the United States Institute on U.S. National Security: U.S. National Security Policymaking in a Post 9/11 World. This institute, for a multinational group of 18 experienced foreign university educators and other professionals, is intended to provide participants with a deeper understanding of US approaches to national security policymaking, past and present, in order to strengthen curricula and to improve the quality of teaching about the United States at universities and other institutions abroad. The institute should be designed as intensive, academically rigorous seminars for scholars and other professionals from outside the United States and should have a strong central theme and focus. It should also have a strong contemporary component. Deadline: Jun. 6. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 28, 2005. Canadian Studies Programs Grants The Government of Canada provides funding to encourage awareness about Canadian society, culture, and values through its Canadian Studies Programs Grants.
WEB LINK. COS, May 1, 2005. Institutional Support for Korean Studies The Korea Foundation under the Institutional Support for Korean Studies program, funds activities that include establishment of Korean studies faculty positions; offering Korean studies courses; and research, conferences and workshops, and publication. Deadline: Jul. 31. WEB LINK. COS, May 1, 2005. Also see this listing:
Undersea Research on Tropical and Subtropical Marine Ecosystems Awards As one of six National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Undersea Research Program (NURP) centers, the Caribbean Marine Research Center (CMRC) is presently soliciting proposals for Undersea Research on Tropical and Subtropical Marine Ecosystems in the Caribbean region for FY2006. Deadlines: May 26 (pre-proposal), Aug. 1 (final proposal). Marine Mammal and Marine Ecosystem Conservation Grants The US Marine Mammal Commission is seeking pre-proposals for Marine Mammal and Marine Ecosystem Conservation Grants. The Commission will consider proposals that address diverse issues relevant to marine mammals and associated marine ecosystem research and conservation. Deadline: May 20. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 29, 2005. Smart Growth Leadership Summit Request for Initial Proposals The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks initial proposals to develop and convene a prominent annual Smart Growth Leadership Summit for key public officials and civic or private sector leaders who are noted pioneers in implementing the principles of smart growth. The EPA expects to award one cooperative agreement under this solicitation (~$20,000 is available for first year funding with a total agreement ceiling of $120,000). Deadline: Jun. 13. WEB LINK. FedGrants, May 2, 2005. National Clean Diesel Campaign Demonstration Assistance Agreements The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites applications for National Clean Diesel Campaign Demonstration Assistance Agreements. Selected partnership projects will demonstrate the applicability and feasibility of implementation of EPA and/or California Air Resources Board verified (or certified) pollution reduction retrofit technologies in nonroad vehicles and equipment such as those used in construction or port-related activities. Deadline: Jul. 1. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 29, 2005. Also see these listings:
National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Community Treatment and Services Center Grants (Category III) -- Change in Due Date The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has extended the due date for submissions to National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative Community Treatment and Services Center Grants (Category III) from May 6 to May 17. WEB LINK. FedGrants, May 2, 2005. Correction to PAR-05-055: Jointly Sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Institutional Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences- NOT-MH-05-009 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued NOT-MH-05-009 to correct the institutional allowance for predoctoral trainees listed in PAR-05-055. In the Allowable Costs description in Section II.2 of this PAR, Training-Related Expenses should be $2,200, rather than $2,750, per predoctoral trainee. The deadline remains the same. Deadline: May 10. NASA Research Announcement: Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences - 2005 -- Changes in Due Dates The National Aeronautical and Science Administration (NASA) has issued Amendment 10 and Amendment 11 to Solicitation NNH05ZDA001N, Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences - 2005.
NASA NANO 2005 Conference Announced NASA's Ames Research Center will host the NANO 2005 Conference on June 7-8, in Santa Clara, CA. The conference will provide a venue for industry leaders and researchers to discuss emerging opportunities in nanotechnology. Advance registration is required. INQUIRIES: Elizabeth "Betsy" Robinson, Outreach Specialist/Space Act Award Liaison Office, 650/604-3360, Elizabeth.T.Robinson@nasa.gov. WEB LINK FedBizOpps, May 5, 2005. Mississippi River Basin Nutrients Science Workshop--Call for Abstracts The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water is hosting a Mississippi River Basin Nutrients Science Workshop to assess the state of the science regarding the fate and effect of nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) in large rivers in the Mississippi River Basin (including the Mississippi, Missouri, and Ohio Rivers as well as other major tributaries). This workshop will seek to identify the best and most expedient approaches to develop nutrient water quality standards to protect the Mississippi River Basin and the Gulf of Mexico. For more information, contact Dana A. Thomas, Ph.D.; 202/566-1046, Thomas.Dana@epa.gov. Deadline: Jul. 1 (abstract). Implementation of Policy on Enhancing Public Access to Archived Publications Resulting from NIH-Funded Research-NOT-OD-05-045 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued NOT-OD-05-045 to provide a summary of its Public Access Policy and to furnish guidance to NIH investigators on the submission of manuscripts. The published announcements and additional relevant information, including Questions and Answers regarding copyright and other concerns, are available at the NIH Public Access Web site: http://www.nih.gov/about/publicaccess/. The Public Access Policy becomes effective May 2, 2005. The Policy requests and strongly encourages all NIH-funded investigators to make their peer-reviewed author's final manuscripts available to other researchers and the public at the NIH National Library of Medicine's PubMed Central [see http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov] immediately after the final date of journal publication. At the time of submission, authors are given the option to release their manuscripts at a later time, up to 12 months after the official date of final publication. NIH expects that only in limited cases will authors deem it necessary to select the longest delay period. The Policy applies to all research grant and career development award mechanisms, cooperative agreements, contracts, Institutional and Individual Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards, as well as NIH intramural research studies. The Policy applies to peer-reviewed, original research publications that have been supported in whole or in part with direct costs from NIH, but it does not apply to book chapters, editorials, reviews, or conference proceedings. NIH is requesting that authors submit publications resulting from currently-funded NIH research projects or previously-supported NIH research projects where manuscripts were accepted for publication on or after May 2, 2005. Publications resulting from non-NIH-supported research projects should not be submitted. Comments and suggestions about the submission process are welcomed and may be emailed to PublicAccess@nih.gov.
Academic Partners for Excellence in Environmental Public HealthTracking The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) seeks applications for Academic Partners for Excellence in Environmental Public Health Tracking. The purpose of the program is to provide expertise and support to the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Program (NEPHTP) in the development and utilization of the National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network (NEPHTN). The CDC is developing a National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network that integrates data about environmental hazards and exposures with data about diseases that are possibly linked to the environment. However, to develop this Network, methods for data collection, data linkage, and data analysis will need to be improved and evaluated. The program goal is to increase understanding of the relationship between environmental hazards, exposures and health effects, the methods required to collect, integrate, analyze, and interpret data, and effective techniques for dissemination of information to protect and improve health. Deadlines: May 16 (pre-application conference calls), May 27 (letter of intent), Jun 27 (application). WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 28, 2005. Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities - Television Access The Department of Education seeks applications for Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities - Television Access. The purpose of this program is to improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, support educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, and provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom setting. Deadline: Jun. 13. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 29, 2005. 2005 Brain Trust Research Awards The Brain Trust a research coalition formed by Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2), the Alzheimer's Association, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, and the Robert Packard Center for ALS Research at Johns Hopkins, currently solicits proposals for its 2005 Brain Trust Research Awards. The awards fund proposals with near-term potential that will have a significant, positive impact on treatment outcomes and disease management for patients with serious brain diseases. Funding preference is for technologies that can achieve selective targeting and/or delivery of therapeutic agents to specific regions or cells in the brain, including overcoming the limitations imposed by the blood-brain barrier, and can be applied in the clinic in the next 24 months. Deadline: Jul. 1. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Mechanisms of Transmission and Dissemination of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs) The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke encourages submission of investigator-initiated research grant applications to study Mechanisms of Transmission and Dissemination of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs). This PA is intended to expand research on how TSEs or prion diseases can spread within an affected population and how infectious prions are then distributed through the body and ultimately to the CNS. Deadline: Multiple Receipt Dates. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 26, 2005. Also see these listings:
Tibet Professional, Educational and Cultural Exchange Program The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs welcomes proposals in an open competition for Tibet Professional, Educational and Cultural Exchange Projects. The projects will focus on the themes of Tibetan cultural preservation and economic self-sufficiency. Funded proposals will train and assist Tibetans living in Tibetan communities in China by providing professional experience and exposure to American life and culture through internships, workshops and other learning and sharing experiences hosted by local US institutions. Deadline: May 9. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 28, 2005. International Economic and Social Research Fellowships The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Social Science Research Council welcomes applications for International Economic and Social Research Fellowships. The program provides opportunities for US and Canadian scholars to visit and engage in collaborative activities with members of ESRC-supported projects in Britain, or for British scholars at ESRC-supported projects to visit collaborators in the US or Canada, between July 2005 and September 2006. Approximately ten research fellowships of up to $7,500 will be awarded. Applicants from the US should have received a PhD in one of the social sciences (including history) by the time the proposed visiting fellowship would start. Deadline: Jun. 1. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Also see these listings:
National Medal of Science Award The National Medal of Science Committee is seeking nominations for the President's National Medal of Science. The President of the United States presents the Medal to individuals who deserve special recognition for their outstanding contributions in the social and behavioral sciences, biological, engineering, mathematical and physical sciences. Deadline: Sep. 30. INQUIRY: Susan Fannoney, Program Manager, National Science Foundation, 703/292-8096, nms@nsf.gov. For Internal Duke inquiry: Ken Macdonald, Office of Research Support, 681-5988, kwmac@duke.edu, WEB. Also see these listings:
Physical Sciences & Engineering Hydrogen Research Analysis The Department of Transportation (DOT), Research, Innovation and Technology Administration, has a requirement for a Hydrogen Research Analysis, an assessment of available technical information to identify gaps in the DOT hydrogen safety program.
Deadline: May 31. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, April 28, 2005. Technology for Agile Coherent Optical Transmission Architecture (TACOTA) The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the areas of coherent optical transmitter/receiver technology and phase preserving wideband nonlinear optical mixer technology in support of next generation tactical free-space optical communications. This development addresses the need for waveform, wavelength and symbol rate agile digital optical links providing increased capacity on demand, receiver sensitivity, link availability, and physical layer security. Proposed research should address novel transmitter/receiver and wavelength translation approaches for high-capacity coherent digital optical communications that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices or systems. Deadline: Jul 22. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, Apr. 26, 2005. Research Experiences for Teachers (RET): Supplements and Sites The National Science Foundation (NSF) welcomes applications to the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program. The RET program supports the active involvement of K-12 teachers and community college faculty in engineering research in order to bring knowledge of engineering and technological innovation into their classrooms. This announcement features two mechanisms for support of in-service and pre-service K-12 teachers or community college faculty research: RET Supplements and RET Sites. RET Supplements may be included in proposals for new or renewal National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for Engineering (ENG) grants or as supplements to ongoing NSF/ENG funded projects. RET Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct research participation projects for a number of K-12 teachers or community college faculty. Deadlines: Oct. 11 (sites). Varies (supplements). WEB LINK. COS, May 1, 2005. FBI Broad Agency Announcement 0163340 for Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research and Development The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued FBI Broad Agency Announcement 0163340 for Counterterrorism and Forensic Science Research and Development. BAA 0163340 requests proposals for innovative research and development projects to advance the fields of counterterrorism and forensic science. Proposals that encompass a 12-month period of performance are anticipated for many of the requirements in this BAA. The government may incrementally fund contracts that exceed 12 months. Deadline: Jun. 10.
WEB LINK. COS, May 1, 2005. AFRL/HEDR Research Proposals Solicitation The Air Force Research Laboratory, Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/HEDR), solicits Research Proposals to provide research support to the Directed Energy Bioeffects Division. The AFRL/HEDR mission is to determine the health and safety of Air Force personnel exposed to radio frequency radiation, to conduct bioeffects research to determine the effects of emerging directed energy weapons, and to assist in the transitioning of directed energy technologies to the user. The scope of the proposed contract will cover conducting bioeffects research on directed energy and kinetic energy systems to assist in transitioning Department of Defense technologies. Deadline: Jun. 22. WEB LINK. FedGrants, April 29, 2005. High Energy Laser Research and Development Presolicitation Notice The Air Force Materiel Command's High Energy Laser-Joint Technology Office (HEL-JTO) intends to release a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) in July 2005. This BAA will request applied research and development proposals for high energy laser technologies in beam control, chemical lasers, free electron lasers, solid state lasers, and advanced lasers. The HEL-JTO intends to issue multiple contracts arising from proposals received in response to this BAA. Anticipated award date is February 2006. HEL-JTO estimates that the total amount available for all initial awards is $14M. Direct technical queries to LTC Walter Fink, 505.248.8204, or walt.fink@jto.hpc.mil. Direct contractual or business queries to Keith Kennedy, 505.846.5229, or keith.kennedy@kirtland.af.mil. Deadline: To be announced. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, April 28, 2005. Biometric Identification Targeting Exploitation (BITE) US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has issued Broad Agency Announcement 05-01, Biometric Identification Targeting Exploitation (BITE). USSOCOM is soliciting proposals for BITE research focusing on the need for a portable capability to identify (in near real-time) personnel of interest when encountered. The BAA is open for white papers submission for one year. Deadline: Feb. 15, 2006. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, April 26, 2005. Also see these listings:
Substance Abuse Policy Research Program Grants The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites applications for the Substance Abuse Policy Research Program. The program is designed to encourage experts in public health, law, political science, medicine, sociology, criminal justice, economics, psychology, and other behavioral and policy sciences to address issues related to substance abuse. Up to $3.5 million will be available in this round of funding. Projects supported through the program are expected to increase understanding of public and private policy interventions to prevent, treat, and reduce the harm caused by the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs -- including the advantages, disadvantages, and potential impact of these policies. Deadline: Aug. 23. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, April 29, 2005. Also see these listings:
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