RFPs & Funding Opportunities

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	EPA-ORD-NRMRL-CI-09-11
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 15, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 15, 2009 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Archive Date:	Jan 14, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$2,000,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	66.511 -- Office of Research and Development Consolidated Research/Training
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.

Agency Name

Environmental Protection Agency

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting applications from eligible applicants to operate the Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center. ETV provides objective, quality-assured performance verifications of technologies across a broad spectrum of environmental and homeland security technology categories. The ETV Centers are the industry leaders in conducting verifications and help organizations, industries, businesses, states, communities, and individuals make better informed decisions when selecting new environmental technologies. The AMS Center verifies the performance of commercial-ready technologies that monitor contaminants and natural species in air, water, and soil.

Link to Full Announcement

Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) Advanced Monitoring Systems (AMS) Center

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Cynthia Johnson, (513) 569-7873. Cynthia Johnson

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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-AG-10-010
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Archive Date:	Feb 14, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
Award Ceiling:	$200,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
	93.859 -- Biomedical Research and Research Training
	93.866 -- Aging Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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 higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Agency Name

National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. Clinically trained professionals or individuals with a clinical degree who are interested in further career development in biomedical research that is patient-oriented should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Development (K23) Award in Aging [AG-10-011].The program also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Mechanism of Support. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH K08 (Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FY 2010 anticipated amount is $1 million. The anticipated number of awards is 5 to 7.

Link to Full Announcement

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-10-010.html

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NIH OER Webmaster
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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PAR-10-022
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 07, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 07, 2013
Archive Date:	Feb 07, 2013
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:	$300,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	93.226 -- Research on Healthcare Costs, Quality and Outcomes
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

County governments
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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 higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized).

Agency Name

Agency for Health Care Research and Quality

Description

Purpose. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity (FOA) is to support Research Demonstration and Dissemination (R18) grant applications from organizations that will implement safe practice interventions that demonstrate evidence of reducing or eliminating medical errors, risks, hazards, and harms associated with the process of health care. These 24 month implementation projects will inform AHRQ, providers, patients, payers, policy makers, and the public about how safe practice interventions can be successfully implemented in diverse health care settings and lead to safer and better health care for all Americans. This FOA follows the release of an earlier FOA in 2005 that resulted in the release of successful implementation projects and toolkits available to the public. Background information on the earlier FOA can be found at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/FOA-files/FOA-HS-05-012.html. Examples of and Information on projects from the initial Partnerships in Implementing Patient Safety FOA can be found at http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/pips/. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the AHRQ Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects (R18) award mechanism. The individual researcher sponsored by each organizational grantee will be solely responsible for planning, directing, and executing his or her proposed projects. 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. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the number, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.

Link to Full Announcement

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-022.html

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NIH OER Webmaster
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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PAR-10-021
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 07, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 07, 2012
Archive Date:	Oct 08, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Education Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	93.279 -- Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions 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 higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and 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 than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Agency Name

National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) by the National Institute on Drug Abuse seeks to facilitate the entry of both newly independent and early career investigators to the area of drug abuse research on HIV/AIDS. This FOA, AIDS--Science Track Award for Research Transition (A-START), encourages Small Research Grant (R03) applications to support research projects on drug abuse and HIV/AIDS that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.

Link to Full Announcement

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-021.html

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NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	ED-GRANTS-110509-001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 08, 2009 Applications Available: November 5, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 8, 2009.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 08, 2009 Applications Available: November 5, 2009. Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: December 8, 2009.
Archive Date:	Jan 07, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	31
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$11,115,000
Award Ceiling:	$450,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	84.220 -- Centers for International Business Education
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Eligible Applicants: Institutions of higher education or combinations of such institutions.

Agency Name

Department of Education

Description

Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. The purpose of the Centers for International Business Education (CIBE) Program is to coordinate programs of the Federal government in the areas of research, education, and training in international business and trade competitiveness; and to provide grants to pay the Federal share of the cost of planning, establishing, and operating Centers for International Business Education that will-- 1. Be national resources for the teaching of improved business techniques, strategies, and methodologies that emphasize the international context in which business is transacted; 2. Provide instruction in critical foreign languages and international fields needed to provide an understanding of the cultures and customs of United States trading partners; 3. Provide research and training in the international aspects of trade, commerce, and other fields of study; 4. Provide training to students enrolled in the institution, or combinations of institutions, in which a center is located; 5. Serve as regional resources to businesses proximately located by offering programs and providing research designed to meet the international training needs of these businesses; and 6. Serve other faculty, students, and institutions of higher education located within their region. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.220A. Applications for grants under the CIBE Program--CFDA number 84.220A must be submitted electronically using e-Application, accessible through the Department's e-Grants portal page at: http://e-grants.ed.gov. While completing your electronic application, you will be entering data online that will be saved into a database. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us.

Link to Full Announcement

Centers for International Business Education Program CFDA: 84.220A; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2010

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Julius Cotton
ED Grants.gov FIND Systems Admin.
Phone 202-245-6140
julius.cotton@ed.gov
Program Manager:
Susanna Easton
Centers for International Business Education Program
U.S. Department of Education
1990 K Street, NW., Room 6093
Washington, DC 20006-8521
Telephone: (202) 502-7628 or by e-mail: e-Mail: Program Manager

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-AG-10-011
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Archive Date:	Feb 14, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$1,000,000
Award Ceiling:	$200,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
	93.859 -- Biomedical Research and Research Training
	93.866 -- Aging Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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 higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Agency Name

National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. The award will enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. Clinically trained professionals or individuals with a clinical degree who are interested in further career development in biomedical research that is not patient-oriented should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Career Development Award in Aging (K08) [AG-10-010].The program also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Mechanism of Support. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FY 2010 anticipated amount is $1 million. The anticipated number of awards is 5 to 7.

Link to Full Announcement

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-10-011.html

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NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	EPA-EED-10-01
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 05, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 05, 2010 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Archive Date:	Mar 07, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Category Explanation:	Fellowship Program
Expected Number of Awards:	40
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$400,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	66.952 -- National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.

Agency Name

Environmental Protection Agency

Description

In recognition of the growing interest in environmental issues and careers, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program in 1986 to encourage students to pursue environmental careers. The NNEMS program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study.

Link to Full Announcement

FY 2010 National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program

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Ginger Potter, 202-564-0443. Ginger Potter

Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	263-10-02
Opportunity Category:	Other
Posted Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Archive Date:	Feb 13, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$10,000,000
Award Ceiling:	$0
Award Floor:	$0
CFDA Number(s):	98.001 -- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

non-profit organizations, profit making concerns, faith-based and community organizations, educational institutions, etc. are eligible to apply. USAID encourages applications from potential new partners.

Agency Name

Egypt USAID-Cairo

Description

The purpose of this program is to provide undergraduate scholarships for promising Egyptian students with high financial need, building on the lessons learned and best practices of previous scholarship programs.

Link to Full Announcement

http://www07.grants.gov/search/announce.do;jsessionid=W1dDK0vMvc6GtVphMSNR7mMJllhKpkQ49p7vMKJ3PT024W1ct1Rp!-1163459943

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sherine Gerguis
Acquisition Specialist
Phone 0110225226925 sgerguis@usaid.gov

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	NNH10ZNE002C
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 12, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 12, 2010
Archive Date:	Feb 15, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	4
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	00.000 -- Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Proposals will only be accepted from United States (U.S.) not-for-profit education organizations that support post-secondary education and are considered leaders in college and university student enrollment, retention, and workforce development performance with U.S. accredited institutions of higher education. Institution types are identified as two- and four-year educational institutions and comprehensive research institutions; Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Predominately White Institutions (PWI), Predominately Black Institutions (PBI), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU). Operational partnerships with other organizations supporting these institution types are strongly encouraged to apply. Individual colleges and universities are not eligible to apply, and are not eligible to serve as proposal partners. A proposer selected as the Broker-Facilitator Corps will not be eligible to serve as the Business Management organization.

Agency Name

NASA Headquarters

Description

The NASA Office of Education, Education Programs Integration Division, solicits proposals for the Broker-Facilitator Corps of the One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) for NASA Internship/Fellowship Opportunities. The proposing organization must historically serve as an advocate for one of the following institution types: Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Predominately White Institutions (PWI), Predominately Black Institutions (PBI), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), or Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU). A single organization for each institution type will be selected as a member of the Corps and serve as a culturally competent expert. The Corps will focus on designing and implementing recruitment, retention, and career development strategies that broaden the diversity of institution types and number of high performing participants in NASA’s internship and fellowship application pool. Proposal Submission All proposals in response to this CAN must be submitted electronically via NSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com). Electronic proposals must be submitted in their entirety by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on January 12, 2010.

Link to Full Announcement

Announcement Documents:

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Dr. Mabel J. Matthews
Office of Education
NASA Headquarters General questions may be submitted to:

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	NNH10ZNE001C
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 05, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 05, 2010
Archive Date:	Feb 15, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	00.000 -- Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Proposals will only be accepted from United States (U.S.) not-for-profit education organizations that support post-secondary education and are considered leaders in college and university student enrollment, retention, and workforce development performance with U.S. accredited institutions of higher education. Individual colleges and universities are not eligible to apply, and are not eligible to serve as proposal partners. A proposer selected as the Business Management organization will not be eligible to serve as a Broker-Facilitator Corps organization.

Agency Name

NASA Headquarters

Description

The NASA Office of Education, Education Programs Integration Division, solicits proposals for the business management task of the One Stop Shopping Initiative (OSSI) for NASA Internship/Fellowship Opportunities. The selected proposer will support a NASA-wide integrated application, selection and placement system for student engagement in STEM research, aerospace education and the space exploration workforce pipeline. Students will visit one website to submit one application for all NASA internship/fellowship opportunities. NASA will seek high performing students from the following institution types: Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI), Predominantly White Institutions (PWI), Predominantly Black Institutions (PBI) including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCU). The selected proposer will provide programmatic management for the OSSI system and serve as the OSSI Business Management organization. The OSSI Business Management organization works in partnership with the other four strategic partners (OSSI System Administrator, OSSI Broker-Facilitator Corps, NASA Education, and NASA Office of Human Capital Management). NASA Office of Education provides the oversight for the OSSI system. Proposal Submission: Proposers must submit proposals to this announcement via NSPIRES, NASA’s electronic proposal submission system located at http://nspires.nasaprs.com.

Link to Full Announcement

Announcement Documents:

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Dr. Mabel J. Matthews
Office of Education
NASA Headquarters General questions may be submitted to:

Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	20100203-CZ
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 03, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 03, 2010
Archive Date:	Mar 05, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	25
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
Award Floor:	$0
CFDA Number(s):	45.130 -- Promotion of the Humanities_Challenge Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district 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 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 higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

National Endowment for the Humanities

Description

NEH invites applications for Challenge Grants in United States History and Culture. This grant opportunity is designed to help institutions and organizations strengthen their ability to explore significant themes and events in American history, so as to advance our understanding of how—since the nation’s founding—these events have shaped and been shaped by American identity and culture. NEH seeks to support a range of approaches to the American experience: for example, approaches might explore significant events in America’s history, its democratic institutions, the political principles on which the nation is founded, or the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that have formed America. Also welcome are proposals that seek support for the study of the history and culture of the United States in international contexts rather than in isolation—proposals that explore relationships with other nations and cultures that have profoundly affected the course of United States history. NEH also welcomes proposals for programming at America’s historic places (e.g., historic sites, neighborhoods, communities, or larger geographical regions). NEH challenge grants are capacity-building grants, intended to help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for their humanities programs and resources. Grants may be used to establish or enhance endowments or spend-down funds (that is, funds that are invested, with both the income and the principal being expended over a defined period of years) that generate expendable earnings to support ongoing program activities. Funds may also be used for one-time capital expenditures (such as construction and renovation, purchase of equipment, and acquisitions) that bring long-term benefits to the institution and to the humanities more broadly. Because of the matching requirement, these NEH grants also strengthen the humanities by encouraging nonfederal sources of support. Applications are welcome from colleges and universities, museums, public libraries, research institutions, historical societies and historic sites, scholarly associations, state humanities councils, and other nonprofit entities. Programs that involve collaboration among multiple institutions are eligible as well, but one institution must serve as the lead agent and formal applicant of record.

Link to Full Announcement

http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/CG_UShistory.html

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Office of Challenge Grants
National Endowment for the Humanities
Room 420
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20506
202-606-8309 challenge@neh.gov

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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	BLM-AK-NOI-10-1751
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 04, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 04, 2009
Archive Date:	Dec 30, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$17,102
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:	$17,102
CFDA Number(s):	15.231 -- Fish Wildlife Plant Con. Mgmt
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

Department of the Interior

Description

The project objective is to quantitatively model the distributions of 31 rare vascular plant species in the NPR-A. This information will aid the BLM in avoiding negative impacts due to oil (or other resources) exploration and development to an important natural resource, and reduce the probability of rare plants being formally listed under the Endangered Species Act. This is a renewal of an existing agreement, L08AC14984

Link to Full Announcement

www.grants.gov

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Sandra S Smith
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Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	HRSA-10-046
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 22, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Dec 22, 2009
Archive Date:	Feb 02, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	21
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$5,250,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	93.359 -- Nurse Education, Practice and Retention Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Eligible applicants are schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, State or local governments, Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, other public or private non-profit entities including faith-based and community organizations, and for-profit organizations capable of carrying out the legislative purpose. Schools of nursing involved in project activities must be accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) to be eligible applicants. A new program of nursing that is not accredited at the time of submission of a grant application, by reason of an insufficient period of operation, but eligible for accreditation by a recognized body or bodies or State agency, is eligible to apply for funding if the Secretary of Education finds, after consultation with the appropriate accrediting body or bodies, that there is reasonable assurance that the program will meet the accreditation standards of such body or bodies prior to the beginning of the academic year following the normal graduation date of students of the first entering class. Applicants that are “new programs” just beginning the accreditation process and wish to establish eligibility based on the provisions above should contact the Department of Education, Accreditation and State Liaison Unit at 202-219-7011 for further guidance on securing the required determination from the Secretary of Education. For Purpose E1, which focuses on expanding enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs, the only eligible applicant organizations are accredited 4-year collegiate schools of nursing.

Agency Name

Health Resources & Services Administration

Description

Grants are awarded to eligible institutions for projects to strengthen and enhance the capacity for nurse education, practice and retention to address the nursing shortage. Applicants must select and focus on one of the nine purposes in the grant application. The Education priority area includes Purpose E1) expanding enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs; Purpose E2)developing and implementing internship and residency programs to encourage mentoring and the development of specialties; and, Purpose E3) providing education in new technologies, including distance learning methodologies. The Practice priority area includes Purpose P1)estblishing or expanding nursing practice arrangements in non-institutional settings to demonstrate methods to improve access to primary health care in medically underserved communities; Purpose P2)providing care for underserved populations and other high-risk groups; Purpose P3)providing managed care, quality improvement, and other skills needed to practice in existing and emerging organized health care systems; and, Purpose P4)developing cultural competencies among nurses. The Retention priority area includes Purpose R1)career ladder bridge programs which promote career advancement for registered nurses and nursing personnel; and, Purpose R2)enhancing patient care delivery systems through improving the retention of registered nurses and enhancing patient care.

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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PAR-10-020
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 07, 2013
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 07, 2013
Archive Date:	Feb 07, 2013
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Education Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:	$50,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	93.279 -- Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite applications for support of drug abuse doctoral dissertation research in epidemiology, prevention, treatment, services, and/or women and sex/gender differences. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the NIH Dissertation Award (R36) grant mechanism. For information on training opportunities, please visit NIDAs Research Training Opportunities Website (http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchTraining/Traininghome.html). 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.

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http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-020.html

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NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV
If you have any problems linking to this funding announcement, please contact the NIH OER Webmaster

Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	BLM-CA-RFA-10-2003
Opportunity Category:	Other
Posted Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Nov 24, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Nov 24, 2009
Archive Date:	Dec 01, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Recovery Act
Category Explanation:	Recovery Act added to this announcement
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$20,000
Award Ceiling:	$20,000
Award Floor:	$20,000
CFDA Number(s):	15.231 -- Fish Wildlife Plant Con. Mgmt
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Unrestricted

Agency Name

Department of the Interior

Description

Recipient with guidance from BLM will collect selected plants/seed for ecological restoration project. Recipient will provide BLM botanists and biologists with assistance with restoration, seed collections, and selection of important species for restoration. BLM will assist with botanical collecting permits.

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Leona B Parker
lparker@blm.gov
lparker@ca.blm.gov

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Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NIFA-SCRI-002672
Opportunity Category:	Mandatory
Posted Date:	Nov 03, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Archive Date:	Feb 15, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$47,300,000
Award Ceiling:	$10,000,000
Award Floor:	$0
CFDA Number(s):	10.309 -- SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 higher education
Individuals
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Applications may be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State agricultural experiment stations, individuals, or groups consisting of 2 or more of these entities.

Agency Name

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) was established to solve critical industry issues through research and extension activities. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. SCRI will give priority to projects that are multistate, multi-institutional, or trans-disciplinary; and include explicit mechanisms to communicate results to producers and the public. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas: research in plant breeding, genetics, and genomics to improve crop characteristics; efforts to identify and address threats from pests and diseases, including threats to specialty crop pollinators; efforts to improve production efficiency, productivity, and profitability over the long term; new innovations and technology, including improved mechanization and technologies that delay or inhibit ripening; and methods to prevent, detect, monitor, control, and respond to potential food safety hazards in the production and processing of specialty crops.

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Specialty Crop Research Initiative

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Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	NNH09ZEA001N
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Mar 26, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Per the original posting for this NRA, proposal due dates cover a period of May 27, 2009, through April 30, 2010. Detailed requirements for Proposal Due Dates are identified in the Tables and Appendices that address individual Thrust Areas.
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Proposal due dates are scheduled starting on or about May 27, 2009, and continue through April 30, 2010. Detailed requirements for Proposal Due Dates will be identified in the NRA Tables and Appendices that address individual Thrust Areas.
Archive Date:	Nov 04, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number(s):	00.000 -- Not Elsewhere Classified
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Unrestricted

Agency Name

NASA Headquarters

Description

This is a modification to the synopsis entitled RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN AERONAUTICS – 2009 originally posted on March 26, 2009. This Announcement Solicits Proposals for new topics in Appendix C-5, provided as Amendment #6, to ROA NRA NNH09ZEA001N. Specific Details of the new topics in Appendix C-5, including Proposal Due Dates can be accessed from the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES) (http://nspires.nasaprs.com ), under Open Solicitations for ROA NRA NNH09ZEA001N. Proposals must be submitted electronically, and all proposers must use NASA’s proposal data system, NSPIRES ( http://nspires.nasaprs.com ). Interested parties are reminded that until further notice, proposers will be unable to submit proposals intended for NASA through the Grants.gov website. All other information included in the original posting remains unchanged.

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Tony Strazisar
NASA-roa@nasa.gov
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Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NIFA-SCRI-002672
Opportunity Category:	Mandatory
Posted Date:	Nov 03, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 04, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 14, 2010
Archive Date:	Feb 15, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$47,300,000
Award Ceiling:	$10,000,000
Award Floor:	$0
CFDA Number(s):	10.309 -- SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH INITIATIVE
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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 higher education
Individuals
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Applications may be submitted by Federal agencies, national laboratories, colleges and universities, research institutions and organizations, private organizations or corporations, State agricultural experiment stations, individuals, or groups consisting of 2 or more of these entities.

Agency Name

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Description

The Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) was established to solve critical industry issues through research and extension activities. Specialty crops are defined as fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. SCRI will give priority to projects that are multistate, multi-institutional, or trans-disciplinary; and include explicit mechanisms to communicate results to producers and the public. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas: research in plant breeding, genetics, and genomics to improve crop characteristics; efforts to identify and address threats from pests and diseases, including threats to specialty crop pollinators; efforts to improve production efficiency, productivity, and profitability over the long term; new innovations and technology, including improved mechanization and technologies that delay or inhibit ripening; and methods to prevent, detect, monitor, control, and respond to potential food safety hazards in the production and processing of specialty crops.

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Specialty Crop Research Initiative

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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	CDC-RFA-PS10-1036
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 03, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 03, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 04, 2010 Applications are due by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the Closing date
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jan 04, 2010 Applications are due by 11:59pm Eastern Time on the Closing date
Archive Date:	Feb 03, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$25,000,000
Award Ceiling:	$5,000,000
Award Floor:	$0
CFDA Number(s):	93.067 -- Global AIDS
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

The purpose of this announcement is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene (MSHP) of Côte d'Ivoire to: 1) implement central, regional, and district-level HIV prevention, care, and treatment interventions; 2) direct the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of national HIV/AIDS activities; and 3) strengthen resource mobilization.

Agency Name

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

1-Name of the single eligibility applicant Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene (MSHP) 2-The purpose of the award is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene (MSHP) Cote d’lvoire to (a) implement central, regional, and district-level HIV prevention, care, and treatment interventions; (b) direct the planning, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of national HIV/AIDS activities; and (c) strengthen resource mobilization. 3-The amount of the award (this is the initial 12-month budget) is $5,000,000. 4-Total 5-year project period: $25,000,000. 5-The justification for exception to competition This award is intended to build upon existing ministry of health initiatives to promote a strong health-sector response to HIV/AIDS as part of a multisectoral and integrated national approach. The MSHP will coordinate award activities with various sub-departments of the Ministry and foster stronger involvement of local government officials and other stakeholders to ensure effective and efficient implementation of HIV/AIDS activities and to promote local ownership and sustainability. Specifically, this award will directly contribute to: the development and refinement of regional-level HIV activity planning, coordination, and implementation in Côte d’Ivoire; an integrated national monitoring and evaluation system; improved HIV/AIDS surveillance; improved use of data to inform decision-making; and strengthened human and institutional capacities for planning, strategic information, training, supervision, and resource mobilization. 6-The name and address of the awarding office official (to contact for further information if necessary)For program technical assistance, contact: Anna Likos, MD2010 Abidjan Place; Washington, DC 20521, USATelephone:404-639-8109E-mail:likosa@ci.cdc.govFor financial, grants management, or budget assistance, contact: Percy Jernigan Procurement and Grants Office Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. Department of Health and Human Services2920 Brandywine Road, Mail stop: K-75Atlanta, GA 30341Telephone:770-488-2811E-Mail:PJernigan@cdc.govFor General Questions Regarding Grants.gov Contact: Technical Information Management Section Procurement and Grants Office Centers for Disease Control and Prevention U.S. Department of Health and Human Services2920 Brandywine Road, Mail Stop E-14Atlanta, GA 30341Telephone: 770-488-2700Note:Please contact the Grants Management Specialist to obtain the Single-Source Funding Announcement Instructions.

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Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	20100213-CZ
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Posted Date:	Nov 03, 2009
Creation Date:	Nov 03, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 13, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 13, 2010
Archive Date:	Mar 15, 2010
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	20
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
Award Floor:	$0
CFDA Number(s):	45.130 -- Promotion of the Humanities_Challenge Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Special district 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 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 higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

National Endowment for the Humanities

Description

NEH invites applications for Challenge Grants in United States History and Culture. This grant opportunity is designed to help institutions and organizations strengthen their ability to explore significant themes and events in American history, so as to advance our understanding of how—since the nation’s founding—these events have shaped and been shaped by American identity and culture. NEH seeks to support a range of approaches to the American experience: for example, approaches might explore significant events in America’s history, its democratic institutions, the political principles on which the nation is founded, or the complicated mix of peoples and cultures that have formed America. Also welcome are proposals that seek support for the study of the history and culture of the United States in international contexts rather than in isolation—proposals that explore relationships with other nations and cultures that have profoundly affected the course of United States history. NEH also welcomes proposals for programming at America’s historic places (e.g., historic sites, neighborhoods, communities, or larger geographical regions). NEH challenge grants are capacity-building grants, intended to help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for their humanities programs and resources. Grants may be used to establish or enhance endowments or spend-down funds (that is, funds that are invested, with both the income and the principal being expended over a defined period of years) that generate expendable earnings to support ongoing program activities. Funds may also be used for one-time capital expenditures (such as construction and renovation, purchase of equipment, and acquisitions) that bring long-term benefits to the institution and to the humanities more broadly. Because of the matching requirement, these NEH grants also strengthen the humanities by encouraging nonfederal sources of support. Applications are welcome from colleges and universities, museums, public libraries, research institutions, historical societies and historic sites, scholarly associations, state humanities councils, and other nonprofit entities. Programs that involve collaboration among multiple institutions are eligible as well, but one institution must serve as the lead agent and formal applicant of record.

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http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/CG_UShistory.html

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Office of Challenge Grants
National Endowment for the Humanities
Room 420
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20506
202-606-8309 challenge@neh.gov