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Story of the WeekHEALTHCARE: Reform Law Authorizes a Laundry List of Programs The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (PPACA) (PL 111-148) authorizes funding for several new and existing funding programs, meaning advocates are needed to ensure the funding is eventually allocated via the yearly budget process, says Joy Wilson, health policy director for the Nat'l Conf... read more 04/13/2010 06:10 AM |
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| (AUDIO CONFERENCE) Learn the Secrets of Success to Winning Federal Grants Even for veteran grantseekers, sorting through the tangled web of government red tape can be daunting. But for novice and intermediate grantseekers, it's easy for the process to become overwhelming, especially when pursuing short deadline opportunities and confronted with a bewildering array of rule... read more 04/15/2010 06:20 AM |
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| (CHILDREN) Partnership Funds Innovative Internet Safety Program Faux Paw Internet Safety Program (www.iKeepSafe.org), a partnership among Vermont Governor Jim Douglas (R), the Internet Keep Safe Coalition and Comcast, is a new Internet safety initiative. The program focuses specifically on elementary school children and follows the adventures of a web-surfing... read more 04/14/2010 06:51 AM |
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| (EDUCATION) $23B Jobs Fund Bill Should Move Forward, Staffer Tells FAM Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduces the Keep Our Educators Working Act (S 306) to create a $23 billion Education Jobs Fund. The fund would help keep teachers, principals, librarians and other school personnel on the job as state... read more 04/16/2010 06:11 AM |
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| (CRIME) $1M Goes to Evaluate Gang Prevention Programs Agency: Justice Dept. (Nat'l Institute of Justice, NIJ); Program: Evaluation of Programs to Reduce Gang Membership, Crime & Violence (CFDA Number: 16.560) (Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ-2010-2428); Eligibility: Governments, nonprofits, for-profits and institutions of higher education; Funding:... read more 04/16/2010 06:53 AM |
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| (CRIME) Awards up to $500K to Create Reentry Courts Agency: Justice Dept. (Bureau of Justice Assistance, BJA); Program: Second Chance Act: State, Local and Tribal Reentry Courts (CFDA Number: 16.812) (Funding Opportunity Number: BJA-2010-2687); Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments; Funding: Multiple awards up to $500,000 each; Deadline: J... read more 04/14/2010 06:02 AM |
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| (CRIME) Grantee Will Evaluate Decision Making Framework Agency: Justice Dept. (Nat'l Institute of Justice, NIJ); Program: Evaluation of National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Evidence-Based Decision Making Framework for Local Criminal Justice Systems (CFDA Number: 16.560) (Funding Opportunity Number: NIJ-2010-2593); Eligibility: Governments, nonprofits,... read more 04/16/2010 06:52 AM |
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| (CRIME) Justice Dept. Funds Smart Policing Initiative Development Agency: Justice Dept. (Bureau of Justice Assistance, BJA); Program: Smart Policing Initiative (SPI): Evidence-Based Law Enforcement Initiative (CFDA Number: 16.738) (Funding Opportunity Number: BJA-2010-2685); Eligibility: State, local and tribal law enforcement agencies; Funding: Three awards rangi... read more 04/14/2010 2:01 PM |
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| (CRIME) Justice Dept. Offers $1M for Data Collection Agent Agency: Justice Dept. (Bureau of Justice Statistics, BJS); Program: Nat'l Corrections Reporting Program (NCRP) 2010-2013 (CFDA Number: 16.734) (Funding Opportunity Number: 2010-BJS-2661); Eligibility: Nonprofits, for-profits and institutions of higher education; Funding: A $1 million award; Deadline... read more 04/16/2010 06:55 AM |
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| (EDUCATION) $1.6M Funds Professional Exchange Program Agency: State Dept. (Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, ECA); Program: Trans-Saharan Professional Program (CFDA Number: 19.415) (Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/PE/C/AF-NEA-WHA-10-53); Eligibility: Public and private nonprofits; Funding: $1.65 million for three awards averaging $400,000 t... read more 04/13/2010 06:46 AM |
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| (EDUCATION) $10.8M Helps States Develop Assessment Methods Agency: Education Dept. (Office of Elementary & Secondary Education); Program: Enhanced Assessment Instruments Grants Program--Enhanced Assessment Instruments (CFDA Number: 84.368A); Eligibility: State educational agencies; Funding: $10.8 million for seven awards ranging from $750,000 to $2 mill... read more 04/12/2010 12:43 PM |
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| (EDUCATION) Agency Sets June 1 Deadline for Phase 2 'Top' Funding Agency: Education Dept. (Office of Elementary & Secondary Education); Program: Race to the Top: Phase 2 (CFDA Number: 84.395A); Eligibility: States; Funding: Multiple awards ranging from $20 million to $700 million each in five categories (see below); Deadline: May 4 (letters of intent); June 1... read more 04/14/2010 1:53 PM |
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| (EDUCATION) Foundation Offers $42M for Math/Science Improvements Agency: Nat'l Science Foundation; Program: Math & Science Partnership (MSP) (CFDA Number: 47.076) (Funding Opportunity Number: 10-556); Eligibility: Institutions of higher education and nonprofits; Funding: $42 million for 27 awards ranging $300,000 to $10 million each; Deadline: July 8. Purpos... read more 04/14/2010 06:56 AM |
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| (EDUCATION) State Dept. Offers $2.1M for Youth Leadership Programs Agency: State Dept. (Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs); Program: American Youth Leadership Program (CFDA Number: 19.415) (Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/PE/C/PY-10-41); Eligibility: Public and private nonprofits; Funding: $2.1 million for multiple awards ranging from $200,000 to $500,00... read more 04/13/2010 06:45 AM |
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| (HEALTHCARE) $2.4M Goes to Improve Pediatrician Practices Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (Nat'l Institutes of Health); Program: Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program [K-12] (CFDA Number: 93.865) (Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-HD-10-007); Eligibility: Institutions of higher education, nonprofits and for-profits; Fundin... read more 04/14/2010 06:55 AM |
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| (HEALTHCARE) Program Seeks to Improve Disadvantaged Opportunities Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (Health Resources & Services Admin., HRSA); Program: Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) (CFDA Number: 93.822) (Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-10-119); Eligibility: Schools of medicine, public or nonprofit private schools offering graduate progra... read more 04/16/2010 06:50 AM |
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| (HOUSING) $40M in Vouchers Available for Non-Elderly Disabled Agency: Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD); Program: Rental Assistance for Non-Elderly Persons with Disabilities (CFDA Number: 14.871) (Funding Opportunity Number: FR-5332-N-02); Eligibility: Public housing authorities; Funding: $40 million for 4,300 Sec. 8 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs); D... read more 04/15/2010 06:48 AM |
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| (MENTAL HEALTH) $1.8M Goes to Improve Justice System Response Agency: Justice Dept. (Bureau of Justice Assistance, BJA); Program: Nat'l Initiatives: Justice System Response to Special Populations (CFDA Number: 16.751) (Funding Opportunity Number: BJA-2010-2671); Eligibility: For-profits, nonprofits and institutions of higher education; Funding: Multiple awards... read more 04/14/2010 12:49 PM |
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| (NATIVE AMERICAN) Awards Up to $400K Focus on Court Improvements Agency: Justice Dept. (Bureau of Justice Assistance, BJA); Program: Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal Assistance (TCCLA) Grants, Training and Technical Assistance (CFDA Number: 16.751) (Funding Opportunity Number: BJA-2010-2676); Eligibility: Tribes, tribal organizations and national membership organi... read more 04/14/2010 2 PM |
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| (NATIVE AMERICAN) Funding Focuses on Drunk Driving Programs Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention) Program: Effective Strategies to Reduce Motor Vehicle Injuries among American Indians/Alaska Natives (CFDA Number: 93.136) (Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-CE10-1001); Eligibility: Tribes and tribal organiza... read more 04/12/2010 06:41 AM |
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| (RURAL) $16.4M Available in Rural Development Vouchers Agency: Agriculture Dept. (Rural Housing Service); Program: Rural Development Voucher Program (CFDA Number: 10.448); Eligibility: Families in multifamily housing units funded by Sec. 515 (Rural Rental Housing Program); Funding: $16.4 million; Deadline: N/A. Purpose: These vouchers are only availabl... read more 04/16/2010 06:57 AM |
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| (RURAL) $19M Goes for New Rental Housing Construction Agency: Agriculture Dept. (Rural Housing Service); Program: Sec. 515 Rural Rental Housing (RRH) Program for New Construction (CFDA Numbers: 10.415 and 10.427); Eligibility: Public and private nonprofits, tribes and corporations; Funding: Nearly $19 million for multiple awards up to $1 million each;... read more 04/16/2010 06:58 AM |
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| (SENIORS) $2.3M Expands Lifespan Respite Care Program Agency: Health & Human Services Dept. (HHS) (Admin. on Aging, AOA) Program: Lifespan Respite Care Program (CFDA Number: 93.072) (Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2010-AOA-LR-1018); Eligibility: States; Funding: $2.3 million for 10 to 15 awards up to $200,000 each; Deadline: May 7 (letter of inten... read more 04/12/2010 06:40 AM |
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| (WORKFORCE) $20M Goes to Improve Outcomes for Youth Dropouts, Offenders Agency: Labor Dept. (DOL) (Employment & Training Admin.); Program: Serving Young Adult Offenders & High School Dropouts in High-Poverty, High-Crime Communities (CFDA Number: 17.261) (Funding Opportunity Number: SGA/DFA PY 09-05); Eligibility: National and regional organizations with experien... read more 04/12/2010 06:39 AM |
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| (WORKFORCE) Grantee Will Implement U.S./Afghanistan Program Agency: State Dept. (Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, ECA); Program: U.S./Afghanistan Professional Partnership Program (CFDA Number: 19.415) (Funding Opportunity Number: ECA/PE/C/EUR-SCA-10-52); Eligibility: Public and private nonprofits; Funding: A $1.2 million award; Deadline: May 21.... read more 04/13/2010 06:47 AM |
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| (ARTS & CULTURE) Ford Foundation Offers $100K Grants for New Initiative (Letter of Intent Deadlines: May 28 and Sept. 17) Supporting Diverse Arts Spaces, a new $100 million effort of the Ford Foundation, will support a new generation of arts spaces nationwide by providing grants for projects that incubate and produce creative work across all disciplines. Grant funds w... read more 04/15/2010 06:57 AM |
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| (WOMEN) Awards up to $40K Each Focus on Overlooked Needs (Deadline: Sept. 7) The WHO (Women Helping Others) Foundation supports 501 (c)(3) nonprofits focusing on the overlooked needs of women, children, and families in the United States and Puerto Rico. Awards range from $1,000 to $40,000 each Eligible nonprofits must have: (1) a total organization budg... read more 04/15/2010 06 AM |
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| (HOUSING) HUD Delays Release of 'Sustainable' Solicitation until May Due to the amount of comments received from its advance notice, Housing & Urban Development Dept. (HUD) officials tell FAM that the solicitation for the new Sustainable Communities Planning Grant Program will not be released until May. The solicitation was originally slated to be released on Ap... read more 04/14/2010 1:55 PM |
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| (CRIME) Keep America Beautiful Funds Graffiti-Prevention Efforts (Deadline: June 1) The 2010 Graffiti Hurts Grants Program, an effort of Keep America Beautiful, will provide three grants of $2,500 each to help communities step up their local graffiti-prevention activities. This year's program will present one grant to a community with a population under 75,000,... read more 04/15/2010 06:59 AM |
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| (PHYSICAL ACTIVITY) Nike, Ashoka Partner on Football Funding Program (Deadline: June 11) Changing Lives through Football, a new funding program launched by Nike and Ashoka's Changemakers, seeks to identify, inspire and bring together the next wave of leaders who are eager to find ways that football can unleash the potential of young people, strengthen their communiti... read more 04/15/2010 06:58 AM |
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| (EDUCATION) Christie Proposes Freezing Salaries to Increase Funding New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) offers a proposal that would provide additional state aid to school districts that negotiate salary freezes as part of their FY 2011 budgets. The amount of aid awarded would be equal to the Social Security and Medicare payroll deductions that would have been paid... read more 04/14/2010 06:52 AM |
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| (EDUCATION) Pawlenty Revising Processes after 'Top' Feedback Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (R) pushes for education reforms to strengthen the state's chances for Round Two of the federal Race to the Top (RTTP) competition. The reforms are based on feedback from the federal Education Dept. on the state's Round One submission. The feedback suggested the foll... read more 04/14/2010 06:53 AM |
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| (ENVIRONMENT) VA Funds New Green Endeavors, Including Tax Credit Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) signs several bills that will fund various efforts to the make state "The Energy Capital of the East Coast." Highlights of clean energy bills include: Creation of the Virginia Universities Clean Energy Development and Economic Stimulus Foundation to promote resea... read more 04/13/2010 06:48 AM |
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| (SENIORS) NC Researches Methods to Properly Fund State Programs North Carolina Gov. Bev Perdue (D) directs state agencies to develop policy and funding strategies and proposals to strengthen their preparedness for and response to the state's aging population. Agencies are directed to identify ways to better prepare for an aging workforce; improve the safety and... read more 04/13/2010 06:50 AM |
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