The Allstate Foundation has partnered with the National Network to End Domestic Violence Fund to establish the Education and Job Training Assistance Fund. The fund channels small grants to survivors of domestic violence in order to achieve their educational and job-related goals. Survivors can receive up to $1,000 for specific educational and training needs to achieve greater independence over their financial lives as well as establish options for themselves in the future. The Education and Job Training Assistance Fund supports career-advancement activities such as professional licenses, workforce tools, and additional job training. Any survivor of domestic violence is eligible to apply, although the fund requests that the application be completed by a local domestic violence program or a domestic violence coalition. Domestic violence coalitions and local programs must contact the NNEDV Fund to request an Education and Job Training Fund application form. Deadline: open.
The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs that fit within three focus areas. Safe and vital communities (Catastrophe response, Youth anti-violence, Neighborhood revitalization, and Teen safe driving); Economic empowerment (Financial and economic literacy, Insurance education and Empowerment for victims of domestic violence); and Tolerance, inclusion and diversity (Teaching tolerance to youth, Ending hate crimes, Alleviating discrimination). The Allstate Foundation makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Award ceiling: approximately $10,000. Proposals may be submitted throughout the calendar year. Application deadline: open.
The Alston / Bannerman Fellowship Program is committed to advancing progressive social change by helping to sustain long-time activists of color. The program honors those who have devoted their lives to helping their communities organize for racial, social, economic and environmental justice. The program provides resources for organizers to take sabbaticals for reflection and renewal. Eligible applicants must be: a person of color; have more than 10 years of community organizing experience; committed to continuing to work for social change; and live in the United States or its territories. Award ceiling: $25,000. Application deadline: uncertain, 2008.
The American Express Foundation makes grants under three program themes that reflect its funding priorities: Community Service, Cultural Heritage, and Economic Independence. The third category, Economic Independence, supports initiatives that encourage, develop, and sustain economic self-reliance through programs that: Serve youth, emphasize school-to-work efforts, and work experiences; Build awareness about career and employment options for individuals facing significant barriers to employment; and provide education, training and workplace experiences so they may actively pursue these options. The American Express Foundation also targets its grants in cities where American Express has significant business and/or employee presence such as South Florida. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations. Application deadlines for South Florida: January 15, April 15 and August 15, 2008.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers grant support through their research program to supports studies that aim to increase understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide risk, or to test treatments and other interventions designed to prevent suicide. Investigators from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply, and both basic science and applied research projects will be considered. Grants are awarded for one- or two-year periods. Award ceilings: $75,000 (Standard Research Grants), $85,000 (Young Investigator Grants); $30,000 (Pilot Grants); and $100,000 (Distinguished Investigator Grants and Postdoctoral Research Fellowships). Application deadlines: December 15, 2008.
The Anna Lalor Burdick Program from the Lalor Foundation seeks to educate young women about human reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life. The program focuses on young women who have inadequate access to information regarding reproductive health (i.e. contraception and pregnancy termination). Funds support One-time projects, ongoing projects, new projects, and initiatives that demonstrate realistic plans to achieve greater financial self-sufficiency; new or smaller organizations where funding will increase public visibility, improve standing with funders, facilitate overall organizational development, or, in the case of the well-defined projects of larger organizations, add a new dimension or capability to operations; support for collaborative efforts among nonprofit organizations; support for organizations that can demonstrate a proven ability to reach out to, include, and involve young women with inadequate access to information regarding reproductive health; and support for new ideas, initiatives, and demonstration projects, which, if proven effective, may be successfully replicated or provide multiple benefits. Award ceiling: $50,000. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations. Deadlines: November 15, 2008 (concept papers).
The grant making of the Annie E. Casey Foundation is limited to initiatives that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative policy, service delivery, and community supports for children and families. Much of their current funding is targeted to their "Making Connections Initiative" and its 22 sites (includes Miami, Florida) which aims to achieve the following results: Families increasing earnings and income; Families increasing levels of assets; Children are healthy and ready to succeed in school; Families, youth and neighborhoods increase their civic participation; Families and neighborhoods have strong informal supports and networks; and Families have access to quality services and supports. Organizations wishing to send a proposal to the Foundation should submit a letter of inquiry. There are no submission deadlines.
BJ's Charitable Foundation's mission is the enhancement and enrichment of community programs that primarily benefit children and families. The majority of BJ's Charitable Foundation giving is focused on organizations that: promote the safety, security and well-being of children and families; support education and health programs; provide community service opportunities; and aid in hunger and disaster relief. Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) organizations. Award ceiling: various. Application deadline: August 8, 2008.
The intent of the foundation is to support small, community-based organizations working to build bridges between groups of people that differ with respect to age, race, gender, economic resources, and physical or mental ability. A further objective is to fund projects that actively promote social, economic, and environmental justice. In recent years, the foundation has made it a top priority to support programs that encourage young people to broaden their experience and contribute to society. Projects that are initiated by young people and those that address the needs of minority and low-income youth are of particular interest to BridgeBuilders. The foundation funds projects throughout the United States; however, it has historically concentrated its giving in Western Pennsylvania. The foundation does not make grants to individuals, colleges and universities, hospitals, endowments, or capital campaigns. Documentation of IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status is required. Award Amount: Average annual distributions range from $40,000 to $50,000. Individual grants are typically $2,000 to $5,000. Application Deadlines: November 1, 2008.
The goal of Allegany Franciscan Ministries' Capacity Building Scholarship Program is to increase the capacity of nonprofit organizations to deliver efficient and effective services to those in need. Funding is available to assist staff and volunteers of organizations in attending educational events that increase their knowledge, skills, and abilities. Eligible applicants must: be nonprofit 501c(3) organizations; serve residents of Miami-Dade County; and align with the mission of Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Award ceiling: $500 per person / $1000 per organization annually. Application deadline: ongoing.
The Administration for Children and Families announces a program to award a cooperative agreement to establish a National Quality Improvement Center (QIC) on Differential Response in Child Protective Services (CPS). The QIC will work to generate knowledge on effective practice models of differential response in child protective systems. It will support the infrastructure needed at the State and local levels to improve child welfare outcomes for children and their families who are identified as a result of referrals for suspected child maltreatment. Eligible applicants include: County, State governments; Special district governments; Public, Private, State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits; for profit organizations; and small businesses; and faith-based and community organizations. Award ceiling: $2,000,000. Application deadline: July 11, 2008.
The Administration for Children and Families seek to award a cooperative agreement to establish a National Quality Improvement Center (QIC) on Preventing the Abuse and Neglect of Infants and Young Children. The QIC will work to improve the social, physical, behavioral, cognitive, and emotional well-being of children zero to five years old, and their families, who are at risk of abuse and neglect, including those infants and young children impacted by substance abuse and/or HIV/AIDS. Eligible applicants: County, State governments; Special district governments; Public, Private, State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits; for profit organizations; and small businesses; and faith-based and community organizations. Award ceiling: $1,700,000. Application deadline: July 14, 2008.
The mission of the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation is to improve the lives of those in need by awarding grants to nonprofit organizations in the areas of higher education, social services, and health and hospitals. Grants are limited to tax-exempt organizations that are described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Award ceiling: $15,000 for first-time grantees. Application Deadline: September 15, 2008.
The Chatlos Foundation directs 4% of their grant funds to organizations involved in social concerns. Grants in this category range in size from $2,500 to $10,000. This category encompasses secular community programs which provide direct services such as child welfare, vocational training, prison alternatives, concerns for the aged and disabled, and men, women and families in crisis. Additional grant funding is directed to the following areas: bible colleges and seminaries; religious causes; Liberal Arts colleges; and medical concerns. Only non-profit organizations based in the United States and recognized as tax exempt by the IRS are eligible to apply. There are no deadlines for submission of a request and all requests are responded to in writing. You may expect the process to take approximately 120 days.
The Cigna Foundation supports innovative programs addressing the health & well-being of individuals, families and communities. They make Targeted Grants to entities working in 5 core concern areas: The Health of Women, Children & Families; Obesity Awareness & Prevention; Patient/Doctor Communications & Health Literacy; Elimination of Gender & Ethnic Disparities in Health Care; and The Connection Between a Healthy Mind & a Healthy Body. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations to be eligible to apply. Individuals and faith-based and political organizations are not eligible to apply unless the activities being funded are accessible to the general public. Targeted Grant Introductory Application forms may be obtained via an e-mail request to FoundationGrants@cigna.com. Deadline: ongoing.
The Community Foundation of Broward offers support to organizations in a variety of priority/interest areas whose programs make a difference in Broward County. Preference is given to programs that address gaps in services in at-promise communities or within underserved, disadvantaged populations, use collaborative models, or pursue strategies that address new or emerging needs or approach existing ones more effectively. Eligible applicants are tax exempt, private agencies classified as 501(c)(3) organizations, public charities as defined by the Internal Revenue Service, and governmental agencies located in Broward County or directly serving residents of Broward County. Average grant: $10,000. Application deadlines: June 17, August 15, December 17, 2008.
The Community Grants Program, formally known as the Discretionary Grant Program, is the Dade Community Foundation's most general grant making program. The Community Grants program is designed to honor both the donors interests and address significant community issues such as: education, health, human services, arts and cultural, environment economic development at-risk youth, abused and neglected children, people living with HIV/AIDS, homelessness, social justice, care of animals, heart disease and more. Eligible applicants include nonprofit tax-exempt organizations, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, which are serving the residents of Miami-Dade County. Average Grant Size: $7,500. Proposal Deadline: November 15, 2008 or next business day if the 15th falls on a weekend or holiday.
The Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) requires Federal agencies to use performance measurement, particularly outcome measurement, to improve the performance of Federal programs. Further, the Office of Management and Budget has introduced the Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART), which they use to evaluate the performance of Federal programs. The PART places additional emphasis on assessing program performance through outcome measurement. Results from earlier Performance Outcome Measurement Project (POMP) projects have been instrumental in improving AoA's PART scores. The purpose of this competition is to solicit applications for the enhancement or expansion of Advanced POMP consistent with the original project goals. Eligible applicants include: State governments. Award ceiling: $100,000. Application deadline: July 19, 2008.
Statutory Authority Social and demographic trends are making the information needs of older adults and their families increasingly more complex. Today, older persons face a complicated array of choices and decisions about community services, health insurance, housing, and long term care. Navigating these various systems can be very frustrating and confusing for older adults and their family members. In our very mobile society, with families often spread out across the nation, when an older family relative who lives miles away needs help, it can be difficult to know what to do or where to turn. Since inception, over 1.1 million seniors, caregivers, professionals and others have used the Eldercare Locator toll-free number to find resources for older adults in any U.S. community. In 2001, the Administration on Aging introduced an Eldercare Locator Web site, www.Eldercare.gov, which is available 24/7 to assist older adults and their caregivers with finding home and community-based services. Eligible applicants include: Domestic public or private and non-profit entities including state, local and Indian tribal governments, faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education. Award ceiling: $812,176. Application deadline: July 3, 2008.
The purpose of this program announcement is to establish, by awarding cooperative agreements, five regional Child Welfare Technical Assistance Implementation Centers (Implementation Centers). Guided by a Systems of Care (SOC) approach and informed by the Children's Bureau's (CB) monitoring reviews, Implementation Centers will fill a gap in CB's existing Training and Technical Assistance Network (T/TA Network).
Implementation Centers will pilot a new, complementary approach to technical assistance (TA) by expanding the T/TA Network and enhancing its ability to provide in-depth and long-term consultation and support to States and Tribes. Implementation Centers will partner with States and Tribes to execute projects that will focus on the implementation of strategies that their child welfare systems have identified to improve the quality and effectiveness of child welfare services for children, youth, and families. Eligible applicants include: Local, County, State Governments; Public, Private, State-controlled institutions of higher education; Non-profits; For-profit organizations; Small businesses; and Faith and community-based organizations. Award ceiling: $1,410,000. Application deadline: July 11, 2008.
The CoverMe Foundation and its partners will be a part of the solution to the nation's uninsured problem by identifying and assisting individuals in securing health coverage. In addition, the CoverMe Foundation will focus on the needs of communities to bring clear and concise information which is vital to families across the country for meeting and maintaining quality of life issues. Specifically, the available information provided will include access to: Healthcare for the Uninsured and Underinsured; Community and Social Service Agencies; Housing Assistance for the Homeless and Indigent; Prescription Assistance; Medical Treatment Sources; Programs for the elderly and disabled; Programs for pregnant women and children; Transportation; Special Needs Population; and Victims of Crime.
The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is looking for innovative projects that provide services in rural areas to runaway and homeless youth through Basic Center Programs (BCP) using a host home model. BCPs provide an alternative for runaway and homeless youth, who might otherwise end up with law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. Each BCP must provide runaway and homeless youth with a safe and appropriate shelter; individual, family and group counseling-as appropriate; and aftercare. Eligible applicants include: City, Township, County, State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits; Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; and Faith-based and community organizations. Award ceiling: $100,000. Application deadline: August 4, 2008.
The DAV Charitable Service Trust supports physical and psychological rehabilitation programs, meets the special needs of veterans with specific disabilities - such as amputation and blindness - and aids and shelters homeless veterans. Programs supported by the Trust target several groups of physically and psychologically disabled veterans. Key programs include: Helping to maintain a volunteer-operated transportation network providing rides to sick and disabled veterans needing transportation to and from VA medical centers for treatment; Providing food and shelter and connecting homeless and needy veterans to essential medical care, VA benefits counseling and job training; Meeting the special needs of veterans faced with specific disabilities such as blindness and amputation; Supporting significant therapeutic initiatives; Supporting physical and psychological rehabilitation projects aimed at some of America's most profoundly disabled veterans; and Bringing hope to the forgotten and suffering families of disabled veterans. Grant making is targeted to non-profit, charitable organizations located in the United States. Priority is given to long-term service projects providing direct assistance to disabled veterans and their families. Grants are generally not awarded to individuals, advertising, political interests, endowments or capital campaigns. Application deadlines: August 1, 2008.
CCDH (Community Committee for Developmental Handicaps) has received a grant from the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program to provide emergency funds to someone with a disability, or a family of someone with whom an individual with a disability lives living in Miami-Dade County. Emergency funds include rent/mortgage assistance and limited emergency rent or mortgage (principle and interest only) for individuals or households meeting certain conditions. Late fees, legal fees, deposits and condo fees are ineligible. Recipients of rent/mortgage assistance may also be eligible for utility assistance. Reconnect fees are eligible; late fees and deposits are ineligible. For more information contact CCDH at 305-596-1160.
The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation awards funds in the areas of arts, advocacy, and education to nonprofit organizations that are led by or support adults with disabilities. The foundation encourages "cutting-edge" projects that: change the face of disability in a community; impact the lives of people with disabilities; and are supported by the local community, including foundations, corporations, and individual funders. The grant request must be for a program in the area of arts, advocacy, or education and must serve adults over the age of 22 with disabilities. Eligible applicants are U.S.-based 501(c)(3) designated organizations operating for a min. of two years. Deadline: September 15, 2008(Online Application Form).
For the Fallen provides financial assistance to military members and their families in their time of need. For the Fallen distributes donations to families of soldiers that have been killed or severely wounded since September 11, 2001 to cover the costs of food, housing, medical services, college tuitions or any other expenses that they find difficult to afford. The needs of individual families are examined on a case-by-case basis. Grants are awarded based on the severity of a particular situation and vary in amount. The application review process takes between 2 and 4 weeks. Application deadline: open.
The Genorgraphic Legacy Fund aims to empower indigenous and traditional peoples on a local level, while raising awareness of challenges and pressures faced by these communities on a global level. The Fund seeks to support education initiatives, cultural conservation, and linguistic preservation and revitalization efforts. Eligible applicants are individuals, groups, and organizations with a record of current or prior work in support of indigenous education programs and/or cultural or linguistic conservation efforts. A majority of the group providing services must be members of the indigenous community in which the project will be implemented. There are two general grant categories: 1) Micro -- smaller, discrete projects that typically require lower amounts of funding; funding for these projects will be capped at $25,000 each; and 2) Macro -- larger, more complex projects undertaken in conjunction with other entities such as NGOs, local education institutions, government agencies, etc; funding should not exceed $100,000 each. Application deadlines: December 15, 2008.
Hanley Family Foundation wants to promote substance abuse projects including programs that prevent, diagnose or treat chemical dependency. The Hanley Family Foundation, Inc. (HFF) was created to advance the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, chemical dependency and addictive behavior, including support for related research and education. Grants are awarded only to 501(c)(3) non-profit charities with a focus on chemical dependency. The Foundation Board reviews grant requests periodically. Application deadline: open.
The HAVE IT YOUR WAY Foundation is the charitable flagship of the BURGER KING brand. The Foundation supports organizations that alleviate hunger, prevent disease and support youth programs. Additionally, it focuses on the BURGER KING Scholars Program, and, on a limited basis, the Foundation also supports the efforts of non-profit institutions that seek to improve scholastic opportunities. Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or a government-affiliated entity. Award ceiling: $25,000. Application deadline: January 15, May 15, and September 15, annually.
The Hearst Foundations support human service agencies that foster effective solutions to social and economic problems. Preference is given to well-established organizations that provide comprehensive, direct-service programs that share one or more of the following goals: Helping individuals move from welfare dependence to economic independence; Strengthening families and ensuring healthy childhood development; Addressing the frequently interrelated problems of homelessness, drug addiction, and mental illness; Fostering youth leadership; Increasing access to affordable housing; Creating socio-economic opportunities for women and girls; Promoting literacy; Capacity building for social service organizations. The Foundations tend to favor organizations that work with large constituencies. Private sector organizations are favored over those financed through taxation. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status throughout the US are eligible to apply. Application deadline: rolling.
The Mertz Gilmore Foundation's Human Rights in the US Program explores the viability of using a human rights framework to realize social and economic justice objectives in the US Projects will be considered across the full spectrum of human rights and support a variety of constituencies, and/or methods. Foundation will support national and regional networks and coalitions. Deadline for Letters of Inquiry is December 15, 2008.
The UPS Foundation supports nonprofit organizations whose programs directly affect the quality of life in communities where UPS employees live and work. Support is primarily provided to national programs in the categories of Human Welfare, Literacy, Hunger, Poverty, and Homelessness. Applications are accepted at any time.
Grants are awarded to grassroots organizations working to make the world a safer, more compassionate place for women and children through the development of programs addressing health care, education, literacy, shelter, micro-loans, and the arts. The foundation does not fund capital campaigns; individual trips or tours; conferences or events; or projects that benefit political, religious, and/or military organizations. Grants are awarded to nonprofits working to promote: reproductive self-determination and healthcare; economic independence and social justice for women and girls; and protection of women and children. Award ceiling: $5,000. Application deadline: July 1, and October 1, 2008.
Funding if focused on: (1) Children and families - programs that are concerned with the health, education and protection of children and their families, fostering self-esteem self-sufficiency; (2) the environment - programs that promote environmental awareness and teach people methods of conservation, protection and the responsible use of natural resources; (3) disenfranchised groups - SFC defines these groups as people who have been marginalized in our society because of their low levels of skill, education or income; people with AIDS, disabilities, and homeless people. Grants are made only to nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service code, or who have a sponsoring agency with this status. Grants awarded usually fall in the $500 to $10,000 range. Application deadline: open.
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Family Planning (OFP) announces the availability of funds for cooperative agreements to coordinate and participate in a multi-site research study testing a comprehensive family planning service delivery model for males. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to test a comprehensive service delivery model and evaluate its effectiveness and replicability in Title X clinics. Eligible applicants: Nonprofit or public agencies that provide family planning services. Award ceiling: $375,000. Application deadline: July 25, 2008.
Mesa Angels Foundation awards grants to individuals needing short-term emergency assistance for issues such as medical emergency, natural disasters or other unforeseen, life-changing events. Individuals can also submit an application on the behalf of deserving charitable organizations serving a broad public interest. Applicants must have exhausted all other methods of funding sources. Application deadline: first (1st) of each month.
The purpose of the McKenzie Foundation is to encourage and support nonprofit programs, primarily in the areas of education, health, human services and cultural and environmental concerns. Faced with the task of translating these broad-reaching goals into a more focused set of grant guidelines, the board has selected four initiatives that will shape its grant making for the next few years: early childhood development, education, the environment and arts and culture. The foundation makes grants only to tax exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) classification. New requests for support should be made by a letter of inquiry or through their online proposal form. Application deadline: ongoing.
The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF) Administration on Children, Youth and Families' (ACYF) Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is accepting applications for the Mentoring Children of Prisoners Training and Technical Assistance cooperative agreement. The national effort is designed to enhance and promote the continuous quality improvement of the services available to agencies that provide mentors to children with an incarcerated parent. The cooperative agreement will enhance the programmatic and administrative capacities of public and private agencies that provide services to youth and families impacted by incarceration. Eligible applicants include: Public, Private, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education; Nonprofits; Small Businesses; For-Profit Organizations; State Governments; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations (other than Federally recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations; City, Township, County Governments; Independent School Districts; and Faith-based or Community-based Organizations. Award ceiling: $1,200,000. Application deadline: August 11, 2008.
The Mertz Gilmore Foundation is gearing up for the initial round of 2008 funding for its Human Rights in the US program. The foundation supports projects that demonstrate what human rights can accomplish in the US; networks and coalitions building and strengthening linkages across issues and/or constituencies; and training building human rights capacity. Award ceiling: $200,000. Interested nonprofits must submit a brief three-page inquiry letter. Decisions on whether to submit full proposals are made within three weeks. Deadlines: August 15, 2008.
The Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces the availability of fiscal year 2008 funds to award supplemental grants to University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) to pay for the Federal share of the cost of national training initiatives on critical and emerging needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. After consulting with relevant, informed sources, including individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, ADD identified two priority areas to be addressed through the national training initiatives grant program: scaling up self-determination; and enhancing post-secondary education opportunities for youth and young adults with developmental disabilities. Eligible applicants include: University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Award ceiling: $800,000. Letter of Intent Due Date: May 16, 2008. Application deadline: June 30, 2008.
The Office of Population Affairs (OPA), Office of Family Planning (OFP) requests applications for research that will: identify the determinants of natural family planning (NFP) usage as well as the predictors of contraceptive success (defined as the prevention of an unintended pregnancy) using NFP; and identify and/or evaluate program strategies and approaches that are effective at increasing or enhancing the use of NFP among family planning clients. Eligible applicants include: Nonprofit and public agencies. Award ceiling: $200,000. July 25, 2008.
The NEC Foundation of America's makes cash grants to nonprofit organizations in support of the development, application and use of technology by and for people with disabilities. Our grants support a rich variety of organizations and projects. The common denominator is technology. Grant awards range from $1,500 to $75,000. Preliminary proposals are optional. The average grant award is $30,000. Full proposal deadlines: September 1, 2008.
This FOA from DHHS solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for the modification or development of new screening technologies that are better able to consistently detect mild hearing loss (i.e., less than 40 dB Hearing Level or 40 dB HL) in one or both ears in infants and young children without significantly increasing the number of false positives (i.e., those who fail the screen but do not have hearing loss). The Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program is working to ensure infants and children with mild forms of hearing loss are identified as soon as possible. Part of this effort involves having screening technology available that can reliably detect these hearing losses. Eligible applicants include small businesses only. Application deadlines: August 1, December 1, 2008.
The U.S. Administration on Aging announces an opportunity for the Aging Services Network to modernize its approach to helping individuals who are at imminent risk of nursing home placement but not eligible for Medicaid to avoid nursing home placement and spend-down to Medicaid, consistent with the long-term care provisions that were included in the 2006 Amendments to the Older Americans Act. The Announcement also includes a special funding opportunity for the Aging Services network to provide home and community-based services to veterans and their family caregivers. Eligible applicants include: State Units on Aging. Award ceiling: $1,000,000. Letters of intent deadline: July 18, 2008. Application deadline: August 14, 2008.
The Patricia Lee Winn Family Emergency Assistance Fund from the
Community Committee for Developmental Handicaps provides limited financial assistance to meet basic needs during times of crisis. Monies must be used to assist an individual with a developmental or other disability, when there are no other available resources to meet this need. The average award is about $150. This fund is maintained through small grants and private donations. Past requests include funds to pay overdue utility bills or to forestall eviction, diapers, food, specialized formula, etc. For more information or to apply for services, please call Monica Santomauro at 305-596-1160 or e-mail msantomauro@ccdh.org. Deadline: ongoing.
The Administration on Aging seeks to expand the provision of pension counseling services beyond the twenty-two states currently served by the Pension Counseling and Information Program. The counseling projects provide individuals with the following services: drafting administrative pension claims and appeals, and support through administrative proceedings; identifying and pursuing pension benefits from sponsors that have discontinued their plan, changed names, merged with another company or gone out of business; answering basic questions about rights and remedies under all public and private pension systems throughout the service region; and operating a region-wide outreach program to ensure public awareness of project services, emphasizing outreach to those who need pension counseling services the most. Eligible applicants include: Public, Private, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education; State governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS; and Faith-based organizations and community-based organizations. Award ceiling: $200,000. Application deadline: July 14, 2008.
The United States Government, through USAID/Washington and in close collaboration with USAID/Cotonou, USAID/Nairobi, USAID/Pretoria, and USAID/Lusaka seeks full applications from prospective partners to implement activities in support of creative and timely responses to the USAID-related components of the Presidential Women's Justice and Empowerment Initiative (WJEI). Registered U.S. and non-U.S. non-governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, and for-profit organizations willing to forego profit are eligible to apply. Award ceiling: $12,415,000. First review of applications received by: August 23, 2007. Final Closing Date: July 23, 2008.
The Public Welfare Foundation supports groups that provide services to disadvantaged populations and those working for lasting improvements in meeting basic human needs. The foundation makes grants in the areas of community and economic development, criminal justice, disadvantaged elderly people ad youths, environment, health, human rights, population, and technology assistance. Most grants range from $25,000 to $ 50,000 and may be for general operating support, particularly at smaller organizations, or for a specific project that is consistent with the foundation's mission and programs. Nongovernmental groups are eligible to apply. Letters of inquiry are required and must be submitted 30 days prior to application submission. Application deadline: open.
This FOA from NIH solicits research project grant (R01) applications focused on conducting efficacy and effectiveness trials of child abuse and neglect interventions. Grant applications must include various levels of interventions. Of particular interest is the development of large scale trials designed to target either or both the victims or perpetrators of child abuse and neglect, including preventive interventions. Eligible applicants include: state, county, city, township, and special district governments; for profit organizations; small businesses; independent school districts; nonprofits; Native American tribal governments and organizations; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; public/Indian housing authorities; foreign institutions; eligible agencies of the Federal Government; and faith-based or community-based organizations. Application deadlines: June 5; and October 5, September 8, 2008.
The Retirement Research Foundation is committed to supporting programs that improve the quality of life for older persons in the U.S. The foundation's General Program funds service, education, research, and advocacy projects. The foundation is particularly interested in innovative projects that have the potential to change practice, policy, or delivery systems. Funding for direct service projects that do not have the potential to change practice, policy, or delivery systems is limited to nonprofit agencies in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Florida. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations; state universities; Area Agencies on Aging; and programs of the Veterans Administration. Application deadline: May 1 and August 1, 2008.
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Inc. (FDDC) is a non-profit organization funded through federal assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The Council accomplishes its mission by supporting innovative initiatives that demonstrate new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life. The FDDC is pleased to announce that this request for proposals is released in order to fund the revision of the content of the Council's two guardianship training curriculums and the teaching/ implementation of the revised curriculums. Individuals, not-for-profit, and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to this (Request for Proposal) RFP. FDDC has set aside federal funds for a period not to exceed one (1) year for fiscal support of this RFP. The exact amount of this contract will be developed during contract negotiations. The deadline for submitting written questions and letters of intent for this RFP is May 12, 2008. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is June 27, 2008.
RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of Education, Community, and Medicine/Health. Under these categories, various endeavors are considered, including crime/violence prevention, abuse prevention, child abuse, domestic violence, family services healthcare, higher education, medical research and women's efforts. The RGK Foundation no longer accepts unsolicited grant proposals. All applicants must complete an electronic Letter of Inquiry from the web site as the first step. Eligible applicants include: 501(c)(3) or 170(c) nonprofits of the Internal Revenue Code that are classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). Hospitals, educational institutions, and governmental institutions meeting these requirements are eligible to apply. Award ceiling: Various. Deadline: Ongoing.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, to connect newcomer refugees and their communities with community resources. The objective of this program is to strengthen organized ethnic communities comprised and representative of refugee populations to ensure ongoing support and services to refugees after initial resettlement. Eligible applicants include: public or private nonprofit agencies and faith-based and community organizations. Award ceiling: $200,000. Application deadline: March 24, 2009.
The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) invites the submission of applications for funding, on a competitive basis, for Supplemental Services for Recently Arrived Refugees to provide services to arriving refugees or sudden and unexpected large secondary migration of refugees where communities are not sufficiently prepared in terms of linguistic or culturally appropriate services. Eligible applicants include: public or private nonprofit agencies and faith-based and community organizations. Award ceiling: $500,000. Application deadline: February 29, 2009.
The Administration for Children and Families announces the availability of support through competitive grants to States, Tribes, and other eligible entities to support the infrastructure needed for the widespread adoption, implementation, and sustaining of evidence-based home visitation programs. Grant funds will be used for efforts to expand and enhance home visitation programs based on proven effective models. Eligible applicants include: Public, Private, State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Nonprofits; State Governments; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments; Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organizations; City, Township, County Governments; Special District Governments; Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities; U.S. Territory or Possession; Regional Organizations; State child welfare agencies; Child maltreatment prevention organizations; health departments; hospitals; and Faith-based or Community-based Organizations. Award ceiling: $500,000. Application deadline: July 21, 2008.
IRS is authorized to enter into agreements with private or non-governmental public non-profit agencies or organizations, exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, to provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals in the preparation of their Federal income tax returns. Grant funds are use to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses including transportation, meals, and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers. Eligible applicants include are Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) and nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS. Application deadline: August 1, 2008.
The Training ITN (ITN 100) from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council provides opportunities for public and private sector agencies, institutions, direct care providers and other interested individuals to conduct workshops, training sessions, and conferences that are directed at enhancing the quality of life for families and individuals with disabilities in their community and reflect the Council's mission and goals. Award ceiling: $15,000. Proposals are reviewed on a quarterly basis or until funds are depleted. Application deadline: ongoing.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) announces competitive grant applications for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) Program. The TMG Program is a national competitive discretionary grant program pursuant to 45 CFR part 75 and 45 CFR part 92 established to assist Federally-recognized Tribes and Tribally-sanctioned Tribal organizations in assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFA) through a Title I contract and to assist established Title I contractors and Title V compactors to further develop and improve their management capability. Eligible applicants include: Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations. Award ceiling: $100,000 annually. Application deadline: August 1, 2008.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has streamlined the pre-application process for its Catholic Campaign for Human Development grants. CCHD has two grant programs: 1) Community Organizing Grants: to assist individuals to develop as community leaders and to mobilize the community's resources (awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 each); and 2) Economic Development Grants: to provide the potential for low-income people to share greater ownership of assets and participate in decision-making (awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 each). Social Investments (Loans) are also provided and range from $25,000 or $50,000. Organizations pursuing grants that are not currently receiving support from CCHD may submit an Eligibility Quiz online. Application deadline: November 1, 2008.
Walgreens awards grants in the following program areas: non-hospital-based health agencies; Walgreens one-on-one tutorial programs in inner-city neighborhoods where Walgreens operates; and a small share is reserved for eligible community and social-service agencies that serve areas where Walgreens has a significant presence. Health is a major area of focus, and the largest share of the annual contributions budget is allocated to programs that address health needs. Most Walgreens grants are made to eligible nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS working in local Walgreens communities. A portion of the budget is reserved for select national organizations. Application deadline: ongoing.
The Western Union Foundation, the charitable organization of Western Union, supports philanthropic initiatives worldwide. Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations working to serve migrant and immigrant populations, and NGOs operating in the developing world that help alleviate poverty and provide economic development programs are eligible to apply for funding. Grants are available to U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations and nongovernmental organizations outside the United States. The foundation's three primary focus areas are as follows: programs that allow individuals to have better access to educational opportunities and economic development programs; programs that help individuals integrate into their new communities; and programs that provide basic human services to communities in developing countries. Letters of Inquiry deadline: September 1, 2008.
The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others nationally supports grassroots charities serving the overlooked needs of women and children. Grants are provided to organizations serving women and/or children in the United States and Puerto Rico. The foundation's priority is funding specific projects and programs addressing health and social service needs. 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. In order to qualify for funding, an organization must have 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and be qualified to receive deductible charitable contributions. Organizations must have been incorporated for a minimum of three years prior to application. Preference will be given to organizations with an operating budget of $3 million or less, those not dependent on government grants, and those with greater organizational program costs than personnel costs. Application deadline: September 9, 2008.
