Green Money November

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Published monthly by:Hawaii Institute for Sustainable Research and Developmentand Ideal Energy Inc., Tidal Wave Group, MUM Sustainability Program

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To Our Readers: This letter is assembled by volunteers and partners ofHawaii Institute of Sustainable Research and Development using theinformation from grants.gov. We review thousands of grant opportunitiesmonthly to select those that we think are relevant to sustainabledevelopment issues health, culture, environment, energy and economicdevelopment. This newsletter is a great starting point for finding yourperfect grant opportunity.

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Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42)

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-ES-10-010Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Education, Environment, HealthCFDA Number(s): 93.113 -- Environmental Health, 93.143 -- NIEHS Superfund HazardousSubstances_Basic Research and EducationEligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Privateinstitutions of higher education, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions;Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); TriballyControlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .Agency Name: National Institutes of HealthDescription: The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is announcingthe continuation of the Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program[referred to as Superfund Research Program (SRP) Centers]. SRP Center grants will supportproblem-based, solution-oriented research Centers that consist of multiple, integrated projectsrepresenting both the biomedical and non-biomedical disciplines; as well as cores tasked withadministrative, community engagement, research translation, research support, and trainingfunctions. The scope of the SRP Centers is taken directly from the Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act of 1986, and include: (1) advanced techniques for the detection, assessment,and evaluation of the effect on human health of hazardous substances; (2) methods to assess therisks to human health presented by hazardous substances; (3) methods and technologies to detecthazardous substances in the environment; and (4) basic biological, chemical, and physicalmethods to reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances.Link to Full Announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-10-010.html


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Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-BFR-003356Closing Date for Applications: Dec 22, 2010Category of Funding Activity: AgricultureCFDA Number(s): 10.311 -- Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development ProgramEligible Applicants: Applications may be submitted by a collaborative state, tribal, local, orregionally-based network or partnership of public and/or private entities. These collaborationsmay include the following entities: State Cooperative Extension Services; Federal, State, or tribalagencies; community based organizations; nongovernmental organizations; junior and four-yearcolleges or universities or foundations maintained by a college or university; private for-profitorganizations; and other appropriate partners. Inclusion of beginning and/or non-beginningfarmers and ranchers as part of the collaborative group is strongly encouraged. Applicationssubmitted by individuals are not eligible for consideration under any category applicable to theBFRDP.Agency Name: National Institute of Food and AgricultureDescription: The U.S. agricultural population is poised to make a dramatic change - half of allcurrent farmers are likely to retire in the next decade. According to the 2007 Census of Agriculture, the average age of farm operators was 57 years. Farmers over the age 55 own morethan half the farmland in the U.S. But the number of new farmers and ranchers over the age of 35is increasing, as does the number of smaller farms and ranches nationwide. To address the needsof this changing generation, Section 7410 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008(Pub .L. No. 110-234) amended Section 7405 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and made available in Fiscal Year 2009, $17.2 million to fund a Beginning Farmer andRancher Development Program (BFRDP). According to these legislations, a beginning farm isconsidered to be one that is operated by one or more operators who have 10 years or less of experience operating a farm or ranch. In 2007, approximately 21 percent of family farms metthat definition.Link to Full Announcement: please contact:NIFA Help Desk

Phone: 202-401-5048Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays


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Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-SAECP-003355Closing Date for Applications: Jan 18, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture and EducationCFDA Number(s): 10.226 -- Secondary and Two-Year Postsecondary Agriculture EducationChallenge GrantsEligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. Applicationsmay be submitted by eligible public secondary schools, public or private, nonprofit junior orcommunity colleges, and nonprofit organizations. IMPORTANT! See RFA for specificeligibility requirements.Agency NameNational Institute of Food and AgricultureDescription: The Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture inthe K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants (SPECA) program seeks to: (a) promote and strengthensecondary education and two-year postsecondary education in agriscience and agribusiness inorder to help ensure the existence in the United States of a qualified workforce to serve the foodand agricultural sciences system; and (b) promote complementary and synergistic linkagesamong secondary, two-year postsecondary, and higher education programs in the food andagricultural sciences in order to advance excellence in education and encourage more youngAmericans to pursue and complete a baccalaureate or higher degree in the food and agriculturalsciences.Link to Full Announcement: please contact:NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays


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AmeriCorps State and National Grant Competitions

Funding Opportunity Number: CNCS-GRANTS-10262010Closing Date for Applications: Jan 25, 2011 The deadline for eGrants submissions is 5:00p.m. Eastern Time on January 25, 2011. Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture, Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA), Business andCommerce, Community Development, Consumer Protection, Disaster Prevention and Relief Education, Employment, Labor and Training, Environment, Food and Nutrition, HealthHousing, Law, Justice and Legal Services, Natural Resources, Regional Development

Category Explanation: The mission of the Corporation for National and Community Service (theCorporation) is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic participation throughservice and volunteering. For more than fifteen years, the Corporationthrough its SeniorCorps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America programshas helped to engage millions of citizens in meeting community and national challenges through service and volunteer action. OnApril 21, 2009, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the mostsweeping expansion of national service in a generation. This landmark law not only expandsservice opportunities, but also focuses national service on key outcomes; builds the capacity of individuals, nonprofits, and communities to succeed; and encourages innovative approaches tosolving problems. In alignment with the Serve America Act, this AmeriCorps State and NationalNotice of Federal Funding Opportunity will focus AmeriCorps grant making in six Focus Areasidentified by the Act: Disaster Services Education Environmental Stewardship HealthyFutures Opportunity Veterans and Military Families In order to carry out Congress intent and

to maximize the impact of the investment in national service, the Corporation is seeking to fundprograms that can demonstrate an evidence-based approach to creating community impact andsolving community problems. In the AmeriCorps State and National competition this year, theCorporation especially seeks to focus investment on national service programs that improveacademic outcomes for children, youth and young adults. This focus reflects the extensiveexperience and past success of national service programs in education, and aligns with thereform efforts of the Department of Education. In addition, the Corporation seeks to increase itsinvestment in programs that serve veterans and military families, or that engage veterans inservice.CFDA Number(s): 94.006 -- AmeriCorpsEligible Applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments,

Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlledinstitutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations(other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status withthe IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3)


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status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of highereducation. Public or private nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and other community

organizations; institutions of higher education; government entities within states or territories(e.g., cities, counties); Indian Tribes; labor organizations; or a partnership or consortia consistingof the aforementioned are eligible to apply. Intermediaries are encouraged to apply. If yourorganization works in just one state, please contact your state commission, which can be foundhere: http://www.americorps.gov/about/contact/statecommission.asp. You will apply to them. If your organization works in more than one state, you are eligible to apply for a national grant.You will apply directly to the Corporation. If your organization is an Indian Tribe you may applythrough your state commission, or directly to the Corporation.Agency Name: Corporation for National and Community ServiceDescription: On October 18, 2010, the Corporation released amended notices for the 2011AmeriCorps grant competitions which include greater emphasis on evidence-based programs,

information on priorities, definitions of Focus Areas, information on the review and selectionprocess, and 2011 national performance measurement pilot information. References to PriorityArea were changed to Focus Area; and Clean Energy to Environmental Stewardshipthroughout. Click here for a list of changes to the 2011 Notice Click herefor background information on 2011 National Performance Measures Notice of Intent to Apply:In order to help us gauge the number of applications we are likely to receive, please send an e-mail 60 days prior to the deadline to [email protected], for National applicants, oramericorpsapplications@ cns.gov for state commissions. National applicants should state thecompetition for which you will be applying. State commissions are encouraged to include anestimate of the number of programs you will be submitting to the state competitive competition.Although submission of the notice of intent to apply is not mandatory, your e-mail will help the

Corporation to plan more efficiently for review. More Information on AmeriCorps State andNational For more information contact your state commission, which you can find herehttp://www.americorps.gov/about/contact/statecommission.asp if you are interested in the Stategrant program. Contact (202) 606-7508 if you are interested in the National grant program.Link to Full Announcement:For more information contact your state commission, which you can find herehttp://www.americorps.gov/about/contact/statecommission.asp if you are interested in the Stategrant program. Contact (202) 606-7508 if you are interested in the National grant program.


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Virtual Organizations as Sociotechnical Systems

Funding Opportunity Number: 11-501Closing Date for Applications: Jan 13, 2011 Full Proposal Deadline(s): January 13, 2011January 09, 2012 January 09.Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number(s): 47.080 -- Office of Cyberinfrastructure

Eligible Applicants: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research labs, professionalsocieties and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. -Universities and Colleges - Universities and two- and four-year colleges (including communitycolleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their facultymembers. Such organizations also are referred to as academic institutions.Agency Name: National Science FoundationDescription: A virtual organization is a group of individuals whose members and resources maybe dispersed geographically, but who function as a coherent unit through the use of cyberinfrastructure. Virtual organizations are increasingly central to the science and engineeringprojects funded by the National Science Foundation. Focused investments in sociotechnicalanalyses of virtual organizations are necessary to harness their full potential and the promise theyoffer for discovery and learning. The Virtual Organizations as Sociotechnical Systems (VOSS)program supports fundamental scientific research, particularly advances in social, organizationaland design science understanding, directed at advancing the understanding of how to developvirtual organizations and under what conditions virtual organizations can enable and enhancescientific, engineering, and education production and innovation. Levels of analysis may include(but are not limited to) individuals, groups, organizations, and institutional arrangements.Disciplinary perspectives may include (but are not limited to) anthropology, complexitysciences, computer and information sciences, decision and management sciences, economics,engineering, organization theory, organizational behavior, social and industrial psychology,public administration, political science and sociology. Research methods may span a broadvariety of qualitative and quantitative methods, including (but not limited to): ethnographies,surveys, simulation studies, experiments, comparative case studies, and network analyses. VOSSfunded research must be grounded in theory and rooted in empirical methods. It must produce

broadly applicable and transferable results that augment knowledge and practice of virtualorganizations as a modality. VOSS does not support proposals that aim to implement or evaluateindividual virtual organizations.Link to Full Announcement: please contact: NSF grants.gov [email protected]


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America's Historical and Cultural Organizations

Funding Opportunity Number: 20110112-GEClosing Date for Applications: Jan 12, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)CFDA Number(s): 45.164 -- Promotion of the Humanities_Public ProgramsEligible Applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments,Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, NativeAmerican tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status withthe IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher educationDescription: Americas Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in thehumanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs in order to deepen our understanding of ourlives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanitiescontent and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity,and history in creative and new ways. Grants for Americas Historical and CulturalOrganizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they shouldfoster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urgesapplicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEHoffers two categories of grants for Americas Historical and Cultural Organizations: planning andimplementation grants. Planning grants are available for projects that may need furtherdevelopment before applying for implementation. See application guidelines for Planning

Grants. This planning can include the identification and refinement of the projects mainhumanities ideas and questions, consultation with scholars, preliminary audience evaluation,preliminary design of the proposed interpretive formats, beta testing of digital formats,development of complementary programming, research, or the drafting of interpretive materials.Implementation grants support the final preparation of a project for presentation to the public.Applicants must submit a full walkthrough for an exhibition, or a prototype or storyboard for adigital project, which demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship thatrelate to the subject. Applicants for implementation grants should have already finished most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevantscholarship, and program formats. For exhibitions, implementation grants can support the finalstages of design development, but these grants are primarily intended for installation. Sample

narratives from successful implementation grant applications are available under the ProgramResources section of the sidebar on the first page of the guidelines. You may request additionalsamples by sending an e-mail message to [email protected] to Full Announcement: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/AHCO.htm


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FY 2011 Recovery Implementation Fund Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-ES-RI-2011; Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Environment and Natural Resources; CFDA Number(s): 15.657 -- Endangered Species .Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above). Applicants must havea demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the involved endangered orthreatened species in the United States and their ecosystem, including preferably having workedwith the species in the field and holding a currently valid Endangered Species Act permit, issuedby the FWS, authorizing them to work with these species (or that have previously held a permitto do so). If funding is awarded, applicants that do not currently hold a valid permit for theproposed activity may need to apply for and obtain a permit(http://www.fws.gov/endangered/permits/index.html ) before beginning the proposed activity.FWS Regional (or Field Office) contacts will discuss potential proposals with interested partiesif needed, and review eligible applications. The FWS Regional Office will refer interested partiesto the appropriate FWS Field Office for further consideration as appropriate. For potentialproposals submitted directly to the Field Office, the Field Office will conduct the proposalreview and selection process. A list of FWS Regional and Field Office contacts is available inthe Full Announcement under section VII. Agency Contacts.Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife ServiceDescription: The FWS Endangered Species Program provides Federal financial assistance on acompetitive basis to States, other Federal agencies, landowners, educators, non-profitorganizations, researchers, and other partners to secure information about endangered, threatenedor candidate species, to aid in the recovery of these species, to avert listing of species pursuant tothe Endangered Species Act, and to help conserve the ecosystems upon which these speciesdepend. The FWS and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is part of theDepartment of Commerces NOAA Fisheries office, share Endangered Species Actresponsibilities for several species such as sea turtles. We have responsibility for sea turtles whenthey are on land, and NMFS has responsibility for sea turtles when they are in the water. Projectsfor NMFS-managed species are not included in this funding opportunity. This RecoveryImplementation funding opportunity is intended for projects that will contribute to the recoveryof FWS-managed endangered and threatened species in the United States, and is limited toprojects carrying out actions described in a species approved recovery plan, in theimplementation schedule of a species approved recovery plan, actions recommended in acompleted 5-year status review of the species or in a spotlight species action plan, or projectsdocumenting species response to climate change. For example: securing scientific informationabout endangered or threatened species, implementing restoration actions that will lead todelisting of a species, help prevent extinction of a species, or aid in the recovery of a species.Projects that address species response to climate change will receive additional consideration.Link to Full Announcement: please contact: Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, Phone 703-358-2206


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Fiscal Year 2011 Candidate Conservation Action Funds

Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-ES-BCC-11Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Environment and Natural ResourcesCFDA Number(s): 15.660 -- Endangered Species - Candidate Conservation Action FundsEligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above) Applicants must have ademonstrated knowledge and understanding of the biology of the involved candidate or at-risk species in the United States and their ecosystem, including preferably having worked with thespecies in the field. FWS Regional (or Field Office) contacts will discuss potential proposalswith interested parties if needed, and review eligible applications. The FWS Regional Office willrefer interested parties to the appropriate FWS Field Office for further consideration asappropriate. For potential proposals submitted directly to the Field Office, the Field Office willconduct the proposal review and selection process. A list of FWS Regional and Field Officecontacts is available in the Full Announcement under section VII. Agency Contacts.Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife ServiceDescription: The FWS Endangered Species Program provides Federal financial assistance on acompetitive basis to States, other Federal agencies, landowners, educators, non-profitorganizations, researchers, and other partners to secure information about endangered, threatenedor candidate species, to aid in the recovery of these species, to avert listing of species pursuant tothe Endangered Species Act, and to help conserve the ecosystems upon which these speciesdepend. The FWS and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), which is part of theDepartment of Commerces NOAA Fisheries office, share Endangered Species Actresponsibilities for several species such as sea turtles. We have responsibility for sea turtles whenthey are on land, and NMFS has responsibility for sea turtles when they are in the water. Projectsfor NMFS-managed species are not included in this funding opportunity. This CandidateConservation opportunity is intended for projects that will contribute addressing threats tocandidate and at-risk species in the United States to help remove threats so that listing is notmerited, and is limited to projects carrying out actions described in Candidate Assessments, orother conservation plans or projects. Projects that address species response to climate change willreceive additional consideration.Link to Full Announcement: please contact Jeanette Green, Program Analyst, Phone 703-358-

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ATSDRs Partnership to Promote Localized Efforts to Reduce Environmental Exposure (APPLETREE) Program

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-TS11-1101Closing Date for Applications: Dec 22, 2010 Letter of Intent Deadline Date: November 22,2010 Application Deadline Date: December 22, 2010Category of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number(s): 93.240 -- State Capacity BuildingEligible Applicants: Eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity are Federallyrecognized or state-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native tribal governments; State healthdepartments or their Bona Fide Agents (this includes the District of Columbia, theCommonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern MariannaIslands, American Samoa, Guam, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of theMarshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau) A Bona Fide Agent is an agency/organizationidentified by the state as eligible to submit an application under the state eligibility in lieu of astate application. If applying as a bona fide agent of a state or local government, a letter from thestate or local government as documentation of the status is required. Attach with OtherAttachment Forms when submitting via www.grants.gov. ATSDRs regulatory authority citedby the CERCLA limits the eligible applicants that can apply for this funding opportunity.Agency Name: Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDescription: The purpose of the program is to: 1) identify pathways of exposure to hazardoussubstances at hazardous waste sites and releases, and 2) identify, implement, and coordinatepublic health interventions to reduce exposures to hazardous substances at levels of healthconcern. This program addresses the Healthy People 2020 focus area(s) of EnvironmentalQuality.Link to Full Announcement: please contact:Carolyn WilburnProcurement and Grants OfficePhone [email protected]


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Bridging Cultures Through Film

Funding Opportunity Number: 20110105-TWClosing Date for Applications: Jan 05, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)CFDA Number(s): 45.164 -- Promotion of the Humanities_Public ProgramsEligible Applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments,Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, NativeAmerican tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status withthe IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher educationAgency Name: National Endowment for the HumanitiesDescription: The Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics program supportsprojects that examine international and transnational themes in the humanities throughdocumentary films. These projects are meant to spark Americans engagement with the broaderworld by exploring one or more countries and cultures outside of the United States. Proposeddocumentaries must be analytical and deeply grounded in humanities scholarship. The Divisionof Public Programs encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling that presentsmultiple points of view in creative formats. The proposed film must range in length from a stand-alone broadcast hour to a feature-length documentary. We invite a wide range of approaches tointernational and transnational topics and themes, such as an examination of a critical issue inethics, religion, or history, viewed through an international lens; an exploration of a topic thattranscends a single nation-state, with the topic being explored across borders; a biography of aforeign leader, writer, artist, or historical figure; or an exploration of the history and culture(s) of a specific region, country, or community outside of the United States.Link to Full Announcement: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCultures_Film.html Please contact:Division of Public ProgramsNational Endowment for the Humanities1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWRoom 426Washington, DC 20506

202-606-8269 [email protected]


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Junior Faculty Development Program

Funding Opportunity Number: ECA-A-E-EUR-11-05Closing Date for Applications: Jan 06, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Please see full announcement.Expected Number of Awards: 1Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,497,000CFDA Number(s): 19.011 -- Academic Exchange Programs - Special Academic ExchangeProgramsEligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher education, Others (Please see full announcement).Agency Name: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural AffairsDescription: The Office of Academic Exchange Programs/European Programs Branch of theBureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA/A/E) announces an open competition for theJunior Faculty Development Program (JFDP). Public and private non-profit organizationsmeeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501 (c) (3) maysubmit proposals to administer the program in cooperation with ECA. Program participants willbe university faculty in the early stages of their careers from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan,Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Macedonia,Montenegro, Serbia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The recipient organization, inclose coordination with the Public Affairs Sections (PAS) of the U.S. Embassies, will recruit andselect candidates for the program in each country, with the exception of Uzbekistan whererecruitment will be managed by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent. The recipient organization willidentify U.S. colleges and universities to host participants for a one-semester, non-degreeprogram. The recipient organization for this program will be responsible for the financialmanagement of the program, will support and oversee the activities of the fellows throughouttheir stay in the United States, and will plan for follow-on activities in the participantshome countries. Pending the availability of funds, the total amount of funding requested fromECA may not exceed $1,497,000 and should support three to six participants per participatingcountry, for a total of at least 70 fully funded participants.Link to Full Announcement: please contact:

Hans PoseyProgram [email protected]


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Education Action Project

Funding Opportunity Number: 524-11-001Closing Date for Applications: This is a pre-solicitation noticeCFDA Number(s): 98.001 -- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs OverseasEligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above)Agency Name: Nicaragua USAID-ManaguaDescription : PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE In the near future, USAID/Nicaragua intends toannounce a full and open competition to implement the Missions new Education Action(Educa/Accion) project. The project will be implemented nationwide in selected primary andsecondary schools managed by non-governmental and faith-based organizations (NGO/FBOs).Educa/Accion is an eighteen (18) month project with a planned start date of o/a March 2010\ and an estimated cost between $1.5 and $2 Million. The purpose of the project is to expand

Nicaraguas model school program linking this approach with a comprehensive after-schoolcomponent focused on life skills development and vocational education. Primary results includeincreased opportunities for learning through the model school approach along with increases incivic values, healthy lifestyles and employment opportunities through participation incomprehensive after-school activities. The prime grantee for this umbrella project will developfour (4) or more partnerships with local NGOs who will implement the project in approximately300 NGO/FBO schools nationwide. Please note that the Mission staff will be unable to entertainmeetings or respond to queries with prospective implementers at this stage. For furtherinformation, please check the web site www.grants.gov in the near future.Link to Full Announcement: please contact:Maria PenalbaA&A SpecialistPhone 50522527733


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Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program

Funding Opportunity Number: PARTNERS-11Closing Date for Applications: Sep 30, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Environment and Natural ResourcesCFDA Number(s): 15.631 -- Partners for Fish and WildlifeEligible Applicants: private landowners, Tribal Governments, local governments, stategovernments, educational institutions and organizations. Contact your local Partners for Fish andWildlife Program coordinator if you are interested in direct assistance with a habitat restorationproject. A listing of state Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program coordinators is available athttp://www.fws.gov/partners/contactUs.html. You may also contact the Branch of HabitatRestoration, Phone: 703-358-2201.Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife ServiceDescription: The Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Act authorizes the Secretary of Interiorto provide direct technical and financial assistance to private landowners interested in restoring,enhancing, and managing fish and wildlife habitats on their own lands. This announcement is nota solicitation for grant proposals. It is a goal of the program to secure at least 50 percent of project costs from non-Service sources, but this goal applies to the national program as a whole,and does not have to be achieved on a project-by-project basis. Funding above $25,000 for anindividual project must be approved at the Washington Office level. If you are interested inpursuing a project under the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program you must contact your localcoordinator. A listing of coordinators by state is available athttp://www.fws.gov/partners/contactUs.htmlLink to Full Announcement: please contact:David GordonFish and Wildlife BiologistPhone 703-358-2025 National Program Contact


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FY 2011 Public Works, Economic Adjustment, and GCCMIF Programs Opportunity

Funding Opportunity Number: EDA10142010EDAPClosing Date for Applications: Beginning in FY 2011, EDA will accept and reviewapplications submitted under its Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, and GCCMIFPrograms in funding cycles. To be considered during a particular funding cycle, completeapplications must be accepted and validated by www.grants.gov by 5:00 pm local time in theapplicable regional office on the applicable funding cycle deadline listed below. Alternatively,applications may be delivered via postal mail or courier service in hard copy to the applicableregional office. Hard copy applications must be delivered to the applicable regional office with apostmark or courier services time and date stamp dated on or before 5:00 pm local time in theapplicable regional office on the funding cycle deadline date. For FY 2011, the funding cycledeadlines are as follows: (i) December 15 for funding cycle 1; (ii) March 10 for funding cycle 2;(iii) June 10 for funding cycle 3; and (iv)September 15 for funding cycle 1 of FY 2012. As notedabove, applications for financial assistance submitted under EDAs Planning, PartnershipPlanning, Local Technical Assistance, University Center, and Research and National TechnicalAssistance Programs are not subject to the procedures and deadlines described in the FY 2011FFO. The program information and application requirements for these programs will bepublished in separate FFO announcements. In addition, applications for any supplementalappropriations that EDA receives will not be subject to the deadlines published in thisannouncement. EDA will publish a separate FFO for any such appropriations. Please read the FY2011 FFO to which a link is provided below carefully for complete information on EDA's newprocess for the three programs. Contact the applicable regional office listed in section IX. of theFFO if you have any questions on EDA's process.Category of Funding Activity: Regional Development, see explanation below.Category Explanation: This announcement provides information on the Economic DevelopmentAdministrations (EDA) new application submission requirements and review procedures thatwill take effect in FY 2011 for EDAs Public Works, Economic Adjustment Assistance, andGlobal Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund (GCCMIF) Programs. Applicants under theseprograms are encouraged to read the entire FY 2011 Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO)announcement dated October 14, 2010 carefully, as some policies, procedures, and requirementshave changed from the Economic Development Assistance Programs FFO dated June 22, 2009,which governed grants for part of FY 2009 and all of FY 2010. A link to the FY 2011 FFO isprovided below under FY 2011 Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) Announcement. Pleasenote that applications for financial assistance submitted under EDAs Planning, PartnershipPlanning, Local Technical Assistance, University Center, and Research and National TechnicalAssistance Programs are not subject to the procedures and deadlines described in the FY 2011FFO. The program information and application requirements for these programs will be


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published in separate FFO announcements. In addition, applications for any supplementalappropriations that EDA receives will not be subject to the deadlines published in this

announcement. EDA will publish a separate FFO for any such appropriations. EDAs overallmission is to help distressed communities establish a foundation for durable regional economiesthroughout the United States. Grants made under EDAs programs will focus on innovation andregional collaboration to create and retain higher wage and sustainable jobs, leverage the flow of private capital, encourage economic development, and strengthen Americas ability to competein the global marketplace. EDA encourages its rural and urban partners around the country todevelop initiatives that advance new ideas and creative approaches to address rapidly evolvingeconomic conditions.CFDA Number(s): 11.300 -- Investments for Public Works and Economic DevelopmentFacilities; 11.307 -- Economic Adjustment AssistanceEligible Applicants: State governments, County governments, City or township governments,

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments(Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutionsof higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other thaninstitutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see below)Additional Information on Eligibility: Pursuant to EDAs authorizing statute, the PublicWorks and Economic Development Act of 1965 (PWEDA), eligible applicants for and eligiblerecipients of EDA investment assistance include a(n): (i) District Organization; (ii) Indian Tribeor a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, city, or other political subdivision of a State,including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic orinfrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-

profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. See section 3 of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. 3122) and 13 C.F.R. 300.3. EDA is notauthorized to provide grants directly to individuals or to for-profit entities seeking to start orexpand a private business. Such requests may be referred to State or local agencies, or to non-profit economic development organizations serving the region in which the project will belocated.Agency Name: Economic Development AdministrationDescription: As noted above, this announcement introduces the concept of funding cycles in thecontext of EDAs grants-making process for the Public Works, Economic AdjustmentAssistance, and GCCMIF Programs. In FY 2011, EDA will no longer process projects on acontinuing basis and will implement a new process under which the agency will consider

applications under the three abovementioned programs at a set time in roughly quarterly fundingcycles. This new process will enhance the competitiveness, transparency, and efficiency of EDAs grants-making process, and it will also allow EDA to be more responsive to applicants.Applicants will receive an answer from EDA sooner and will be able to better plan for theireconomic development needs. EDA will continue to accept applications on a continuing basis,


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but if an applicant wishes to be considered for a particular funding cycle, EDA must receive acomplete application as set out in section V.B. of the FFO by the applicable funding cycle

deadline. Eligible applicants have the option of receiving preliminary feedback on anapplications technical and competitive merits by submitting the application for an optionalpreliminary review as described in section V.A. of the FFO. Please see the FY 2011 FFO, towhich a link is provided below, for more information on EDAs programs and the agencys newprocess. Contact the applicable regional office listed in section IX. of the FFO if you have anyquestions on EDA's process.

Link to Full Announcement: please contact:Lindsey Pangretic [email protected]


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Energy for Sustainability

Funding Opportunity Number: PD-10-7644Closing Date for Applications: Mar 03, 2011 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2011 -March 3, 2011 Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number(s): 47.041 - Engineering GrantsEligible Applicants : Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to anyclarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"Agency Name: National Science FoundationDescription : The Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research andeducation in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources thatare environmentally friendly and renewable. Most world energy needs are currently met through

the combustion of fossil fuels. With projected increases in global energy needs, more sustainablemethods for energy production will need to be developed, and production of greenhouse gaseswill need to be reduced. Sources of sustainable energy include: * Sunlight; * Wind/Wave; *Biomass; * Geothermal Hydrocarbons, alcohols and hydrogen are potential energy carriers thatcan be derived from renewable sources. Research that generates enabling science andtechnologies for more efficient hydrogen generation and storage is supported by the program.Potential sources of hydrogen include conversion from biomass and from electrolysis, photolysisor thermolysis of water. Biomass is available from agricultural crop residues, forest products,aquatic plants, and municipal wastes. In addition to hydrogen, biomass can be a source of liquidand gaseous hydrocarbons and alcohols. In the long term, fuel cells have the potential to convertfuels such as hydrogen and alcohols to electricity at high efficiencies and should play an

increasing role in energy conversion. Critical components of fuel cells requiring additionalresearch include catalysts and electrolytes. Development of these components also requiresfundamental research on the reaction and transport mechanisms at the catalyst and membraneelectrolyte interface. Advances in these areas are needed to address key challenges in efficiency,durability, power density, and environmental impacts. The engineering aspects of fuel-celldesign and operation also require further study in areas such as water and thermal management.Wind power is a growing source of electrical energy. Increased efficiency requires a fundamentalknowledge of the interaction of wind with the blade structure. Understanding the fluid flow, andoptimizing blade design are important aspects in developing more efficient wind generators.Photovoltaic devices have the potential to supply a significant fraction of electrical energy to thepower grid. Although silicon-based materials have been most widely used, other semiconducting,

quantum and organic materials also have potential. New materials and novel fabricationtechniques for solar energy conversion are supported by the program. The duration of unsolicitedawards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is$100,000. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may besubmitted during these windows. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be


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returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submissiondeadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL

for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp .Proposals forConferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussedwith the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) andEarly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Pleasenote that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director beforesubmission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please referto the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1)when you prepare your proposal.

Link to Full Announcement :http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=2vJbM1mXNfvL4tk1SnSd15WNFmBp1v

wL311MQWpZQdHLlhxh0vTG!1458008008?oppId=45813&mode=VIEW and NSF ProgramDescription 09-7644


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Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit

Funding Opportunity Number: HUD-RA-01Closing Date for Applications: Feb 16, 2011Category of Funding Activity: Housing; Recovery ActCFDA Number(s): 14.318 - CFDA Recovery Green RetrofitEligible Applicants : Owners of properties receiving project-based assistance pursuant to section202 of the Housing Act of 1959 (12 U.S.C. 17012), section 811 of the Cranston- GonzalezNational Affordable Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 8013, or Section 8 of the United States HousingAct of 1937 as amended (42 U.S.C. 1437f).Agency Name: Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDescription : Grants and loans will be made available through HUDs Office of AffordableHousing Preservation (OAHP) for eligible property owners to make energy and green retrofit

investments in the property, to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the property, thecontinued operation and maintenance of energy efficiency technologies, and the timelyexpenditure of funds. Physical and financial analyses of the properties will be conducted todetermine the size of each grant and loan. Incentives will be made available to participatingowners. The terms of the grants or loans will include continued affordability agreements. Grantand loan funds must be spent by the receiving property owner within two years. Full detail of how to apply, and grant and loan terms, were published in a Housing Notice within 60 days of the Recovery Act being signed into law (by April 17, 2009).Link to Full Announcement :http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=2vJbM1mXNfvL4tk1SnSd15WNFmBp1vwL311MQWpZQdHLlhxh0vTG!1458008008?oppId=45922&mode=VIEW and HUD's

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solicits applications under the R21 mechanism.. -Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the

submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

Link to Full Announcement :http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=2vJbM1mXNfvL4tk1SnSd15WNFmBp1vwL311MQWpZQdHLlhxh0vTG!1458008008?oppId=44034&mode=VIEW andhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-078.html


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Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections

Funding Opportunity Number: 20101116-PF

Closing Date for Applications: Dec 01, 2010

Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)

CFDA Number(s): 45.149 - Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access

Eligible Applicants : State governments; County governments; City or township governments;Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; NativeAmerican tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with

the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3)status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of highereducation.

Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities

Description : Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections (SCHC) helps cultural institutions meetthe complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials forfuture generations by supporting preventive conservation measures that mitigate deteriorationand prolong the useful life of collections. Libraries, archives, museums, and historicalorganizations across the country are responsible for collections of books and manuscripts,

photographs, sound recordings and moving images, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts,art, and historical objects that facilitate research, strengthen teaching, and provide opportunitiesfor life-long learning in the humanities. To preserve and ensure continued access to suchcollections, institutions must implement preventive conservation measures, which encompassmanaging relative humidity, temperature, light and pollutants in collection spaces providingprotective storage enclosures and systems for collections, and safeguarding collections from theftand from natural and man-made disasters. As they strive to be effective stewards of humanitiescollections, cultural repositories are increasingly interested in sustainable preservation strategies,which balance preservation effectiveness, cost, and environmental impact. A growing body of research suggests that institutions can develop effective, energy-efficient, and environmentallysensitive preservation measures, particularly for managing the environmental conditions under

which collections are stored or exhibited. NEH therefore invites proposals that explore andimplement sustainable preservation measures that are designed to mitigate the greatest risks tocollections rather than to meet prescriptive targets. To help institutions develop sound preventiveconservation projects, NEH encourages collaborative and interdisciplinary planning, which isimportant for identifying sustainable strategies. Such planning would include consideration of


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the following factors: the nature of the materials in a collection; the performance of the building,its envelope, and its systems in moderating internal environmental conditions; the capabilities of

the institution; the nature of the local climate and the effects of climate change; the cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency of various approaches to preventive conservation; and theprojects impact on the environment.

Link to Full Announcement :http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=2vJbM1mXNfvL4tk1SnSd15WNFmBp1vwL311MQWpZQdHLlhxh0vTG!1458008008?oppId=56190&mode=VIEW andhttp://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/SCHC.html


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Diet Composition and Energy Balance (R01)

Funding Opportunity Number: PA-10-152Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2013Category of Funding Activity: Education, HealthCFDA Number(s): 93.213 - Research and Training in Complementary and Alternative Medicine;93.273 - Alcohol Research Programs; 93.393 - Cancer Cause and Prevention Research; 93.837 -Cardiovascular Diseases Research; 93.866 - Aging ResearchEligible Applicants : State governments; County governments; City or township governments;Special district governments; Independent school districts; Public and State controlledinstitutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized);Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations(other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with

the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3)status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of highereducation; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Small businesses; Alaska Nativeand Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other thanFederally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); RegionalOrganizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); U.S. Territory orPossession.Agency Name: National Institutes of HealthDescription : Purpose. The goal of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to invite

Research Project Grant (R01) applications investigating the role of diet composition in energybalance, including studies in both animals and humans. Both short and longer-term studies areencouraged, ranging from basic studies investigating the impact of micro-or macronutrientcomposition on appetite, metabolism, and energy expenditure through clinical studies evaluatingthe efficacy of diets differing in micro- or macronutrient composition, absorption, dietaryvariety, or energy density for weight loss or weight maintenance. Mechanism of Support. ThisFOA will utilize the Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Funds Available andAnticipated Number of Awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will varyfrom application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will alsovary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanismnumbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.

Link to Full Announcement :http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=2vJbM1mXNfvL4tk1SnSd15WNFmBp1vwL311MQWpZQdHLlhxh0vTG!1458008008?oppId=53143&mode=VIEW andhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-152.html


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