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Story of the WeekExperts: FY 2011 Budget Process Faces Significant Challenges Poised to present his FY 2011 budget recommendation to Congress next month, President Obama will need to balance that spending blueprint against funding for two wars, a ballooning federal debt and an increasing demand for social safety net improvements, experts say. A National Press Foundation pane... read more 01/19/2010 4:16 PMObama Proposes $1.35B Expansion of Race to the Top Grants Building on the success of the $4.35 billion Race to the Top school reform grants competition, President Obama says he will seek a $1.35 billion expansion of the discretionary funding program in his FY 2011 budget request -- to be released Feb. 1. In the budget request, Obama said he will sp... read more 01/21/2010 4:15 PM |
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| (RULES) USDA To Extend Child Nutrition Report Requirements The Agriculture Dept. (USDA) wants to extend the report requirements for those that receive grants under the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program, which provides nutritious meals and snacks for children in daycare and afterschool programs, according to a Jan 15 Federal Register announcement. Co... read more 01/19/2010 05:21 AM |
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| (EARLY CHILDHOOD ED) HHS Tightens Eligibility for Head Start Renewal Grants In an effort to strengthen the Head Start and Early Head Start programs, the Health & Human Services Dept. (HHS) plans to cut off or reduce funding for underperforming programs that don't close the achievement gap for underserved children. The move is part of the Obama administration's effort t... read more 01/19/2010 07:16 AM |
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| (DISABILITIES) DoEd Proposes New Priorities for $4.8M in Training Grants The Education Dept. (DoEd) proposes a new final priority for $4.8 million in Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) grant competitions that are to be offered in FY 2010, according to a Jan. 14 Federal Register notice. Public Comment Deadline: Feb. 16. DoEd anticipates making six RRTC g... read more 01/19/2010 06:16 AM |
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| (MINORITIES) HHS Seeks Collaborating Partners The Office on Women's Health at the Health & Human Services Dept. (HHS) invites public and private sector women's health-related organizations to participate in Nat'l Women's Health Week as collaborating partners to help create awareness of women's health issues and educate women about improving... read more 01/19/2010 4:21 PM |
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| (HEALTH) HHS Offers Funding for Best Practice Models Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (HHS), Health Resources & Services Admin. (HRSA); Program: Best Practices in Women's Health: A Model for Care & Wellness (Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-10-152) (CFDA Number: 93.110); Eligibility: Any public or private entity, including Indian trib... read more 01/19/2010 06:22 AM |
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| (ARTS) NEA Provides 'Fast-Track' Grants for Underserved Agency: Nat'l Endowment for the Arts (NEA); Program: NEA Challenge America Fast-Track Grants (CFDA Number: 45.024); Eligibility: Small and mid-sized organizations; Funding: Grants of $10,000 each; Deadline: May 27. Summary: The program supports projects to extend the reach of the arts to underserve... read more 01/20/2010 4:47 PM |
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| (DISABILITIES) DOT Offers $10.7M Bus Accessibility, Training Agency: Transportation Dept. (Federal Transit Admin., FTA); Program: Over-the-Road Bus (OTRB) Accessibility Program Grants (CFDA Number: 20.518); Eligibility: OTRB operators; Funding: $10.7 million for multiple awards around $40,000 each; Deadline: April 15. Summary: The program provides grants to... read more 01/20/2010 07:21 AM |
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| (CRIME) DOJ Offers Grants to Improve History Record Systems Agency: Justice Dept. (Office of Justice Programs); Program: Nat'l Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) (CFDA Number: 16.554) (Funding Opportunity Number: 2010-BJS-2475); Eligibility: State governments; Funding: 35 awards totaling millions of dollars; Deadline: March 1. Summary: NCHIP pro... read more 01/21/2010 4:21 PM |
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| (ARTS) Agency Provides Grants for Arts Excellence Agency: Nat'l Endowment for the Arts (NEA); Program: NEA Access to Artistic Excellence (CFDA Number: 45.024) (Funding Opportunity Number: 2010NEA01AAE1); Eligibility: Governments, institutions of higher education and nonprofits; Funding: Grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 each; Deadline: March 1... read more 01/20/2010 10:47 AM |
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| (CULTURE) NEA Offers Grants for Children & Youth Projects Agency: Nat'l Endowment for the Arts (NEA); Program: NEA Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth (CFDA Number: 45.024) (Funding Opportunity Number: 2010NEA01LITA); Eligibility: Governments, institutions of higher education and nonprofits; Funding: Grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 each; Dea... read more 01/20/2010 3:47 PM |
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| (SUBSTANCE ABUSE) HHS Offers More $$$ for Minority AIDS Grantees Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Admin., SAMHSA--Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, CSAP); Program: Substance Abuse & HIV Prevention Ready-To-Respond Initiative in Communities Highly Impacted by Substance Use & HIV Infection (Ready-T... read more 01/22/2010 4:23 PM |
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| (EDUCATION) DoEd Offers $7.7M to Improve Arts Programs Agency: Education Dept. (Office of Innovation & Improvement); Program: Arts in Education Model Development & Dissemination Program (AEMDD) (CFDA Number: 84.315D); Eligibility: State and local educational agencies and nonprofits; Funding: $7.7 million for 28 awards averaging $275,... read more 01/22/2010 3:21 PM |
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| (HEALTH) HHS Provides Grants to Tech-Focused Nursing Faculty Development Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (Health Resources & Services Admin., HRSA); Program: Faculty Development: Integrated Technology into Nursing Education & Practice Initiative (Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-10-061) (CFDA Number: 93.359); Eligibility: Accredited collegiate sch... read more 01/21/2010 3:23 PM |
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| (RULES) HHS Sets Electronic Health Record Standards The Health & Human Services Dept.'s (HHS) Office of the Nat'l Coordinator for Health Information Technology issues an interim final rule that helps move forward the implementation of electronic health record technology (EHR), which is funded by stimulus dollars under the American Recovery &... read more 01/19/2010 05:22 AM |
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| (SPECIAL OFFER) Getting the Most Out of FY 2010 Federal Funding In the weeks ahead, the FY 2010 omnibus bill will make available hundreds of millions of dollars for a wide range of government-backed programs, including special education, healthcare, disabilities, employment, faith-based projects, anti-substance abuse efforts, low-income housing, assisted living,... read more 01/18/2010 05:14 AM |
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| (DISABILITIES) Horses & Humans Research Foundation Deadline: May 15 The Horses & Humans Research Foundation provides grants of up to $50,000 for research on the therapeutic effects of horses on people with disabilities. The foundation seeks to fund scientific research that explores the presently unsubstantiated benefits of equine-assiste... read more 01/22/2010 09:21 AM |
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| (DISABILITIES) Nat'l Courage Award Deadline: Feb. 6 The Courage Center is accepting nominations for the 2010 Nat'l Courage Award. Since 1980, the center has presented the award to recognize an individual's contributions to the health, welfare and rehabilitation of people with disabilities. Insider's Tip:In addition to offering the... read more 01/19/2010 07:22 AM |
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| (EDUCATION) American Immigration Council Deadline: June 4 & Oct. 29. The American Immigration Council's (AIC) Community Education Center (formerly the American Immigration Law Foundation) launches its 2010 grant competition to support K-12 projects that provide education about immigrants and immigration. Gr... read more 01/21/2010 2:11 PM |
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| (EDUCATION) Target Deadline: Pending. The Target Foundation, the giving arm of the national retailer, plans to post deadlines for its 2010 competitions after March 1, staffers tell CYF. The foundation supports nonprofit programs that impact the arts, early childhood reading and family violence prevention... read more 01/22/2010 2:17 PM |
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| (EDUCATION) Tiger Woods Foundation Grants Deadline: May 1. Tiger Woods the golfer may have dropped out of site. But the foundation that bears his name continues to provide support with a 2010 grants cycle which focuses on providing opportunities to children who are underserved. Other priorities include efforts to enhance the learning proce... read more 01/22/2010 3:17 PM |
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| (HEALTH) Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Deadline: Rolling. The foundation has four areas of particular emphasis in grant-making. They are: projects to improve medical and health professional education; efforts to increase diversity among healthcare professionals; initiatives that encourage ways to increase teamwork among hea... read more 01/22/2010 05:17 AM |
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| (LITERACY) Verizon Deadline: Oct. 31, but grants are reviewed throughout the year The Verizon Foundation, the giving arm of the telecommunications company, provides grants for projects focusing on education/literacy, domestic violence prevention and healthcare accessibility and Internet safety. The education... read more 01/21/2010 11:55 AM |
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| (PUBLIC SAFETY) Planet Dog Foundation Deadline: Pending. The Planet Dog Foundation -- the nonprofit arm of Planet Dog, an eco-friendly dog product company based in Portland, ME -- is not accepting proposals for its 2010 spring grant program. However, it expects to soon accept applications for the next cycle, staffers tell... read more 01/22/2010 06:17 AM |
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| (SOCIAL SERVICES) Kettering Family Foundation Deadline July 31 The Kettering Family Foundation provides a wealth of funding for programs important to CYF readers. The foundation supports a broad range of charitable activities of interest to its Board of Trustees, which is composed of members of the Kettering Family. Because funding d... read more 01/21/2010 1:55 PM |
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| (TECHNOLOGY) HP Technology Grants Deadline: Pending. The deadline for the 2010 HP Technology grants are to be posted early next month, staffers tell CYF. The popular program is designed to support the innovative use of mobile technology in K-16 education, and to help identify K-12 public schools and two-... read more 01/21/2010 1:17 PM |
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| (YOUTH) Children's Foundation Deadline: Rolling. Although the Mattel Children's Foundation -- the giving arm of the giant toy maker -- has stopped accepting unsolicited donations for its U.S. programs, it still supports the employee matching gifts programs The foundation encourages U.S. employees to support nonpro... read more 01/22/2010 4:17 PM |
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| (EDUCATION) NGA Offers States $10,000 to Host Forums (Deadline: Feb. 8) The Nat'l Governors Association's Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) seeks applications from states to host a Governor's Forum on Postsecondary Credential Attainment by Adult Workers. The forums will advance a policy agenda to increase the percentage of adults holding a po... read more 01/22/2010 2:24 PM |
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| (CHILDREN'S HEALTH) March of Dimes (SC) Deadline: Feb. 26 The South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes makes funding available for community-based programs working to address the health concerns of pregnant women and infants in the state. Individual awards up to $3,000 are available. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit 501... read more 01/20/2010 5:29 PM |
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| (TIPS) Did You Know As a subscriber to Children & Youth Funding Report, you have 24/7 access to thousands of researched news stories focusing on issues important to you and your organization. You also have access to hundreds of grant-making resources -- both private and federal -- providing funding for a range of i... read more 01/20/2010 12:50 PM |
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