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Federal funding opportunities
Dep't:
Health and Human Services
Agency:
Administration for Children and Families
Program:
Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants: Culturally Specific Trauma Services for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence
Summary:
Family and Youth Services Bureau announces the solicitation of applications for grants under the Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grants program to implement Culturally-Specific Trauma Services for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence. The intent of this Family Violence Prevention and Services Discretionary Grant Program is to build and sustain organizational capacity in delivering trauma-informed, developmentally sensitive, culturally relevant services for children, individuals, and families affected by domestic violence (DV), dating violence, family violence, and other traumas. This discretionary grant program will build and expand upon the progress of culturally-specific and community-based domestic violence programs in reducing the pervasive and harmful impact of violence and trauma by implementing culturally relevant trauma-informed, evidence-informed, or evidence-based interventions for individuals and families who are from diverse and historically marginalized communities.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to receive a grant to lead a program focused on Culturally-Specific Trauma Services for Families Impacted by Domestic Violence, an entity shall be a nonprofit private organization (including faith-based and charitable organizations, community-based organizations, culturally-specific, and voluntary associations), institutions of higher education (private, public, or state controlled), Tribal government, or tribal organization, with a demonstrated record of serving victims of domestic violence or dating violence and their children from historically marginalized or underserved communities.
Deadline:
12 August 2013
URL:
Dep't:
Health and Human Services
Agency:
Administration for Community Living
Program:
Creating and Sustaining Dementia-Capable Service Systems for People with Dementia and their Family Caregivers
Summary:
Cooperative agreements under this FOA are designed to ensure that people with dementia and their family caregivers have access to a sustainable home and community-based services (HCBS) system that is dementia capable. Such a system meets the unique needs of each person with dementia by 1) identifying those with a possible dementia and recommending follow up with a physician, 2) ensuring that the staff they encounter have appropriate training, understand the unique needs/services available and knowing how to communicate with them, and 3) providing quality, person-centered services that help them remain independent and safe in their communities. A dementia-capable HCBS system also involves family caregivers when they are available and it is appropriate. Grantees must specify a lead state agency for dementia capability and have working relationships with their state Medicaid agencies that enable creating and sustaining a dementia-capable HCBS system that meets two key objectives: Objective 1. Create and sustain a dementia-capable HCBS system that includes a Single Entry Point/No Wrong Door (SEP/NWD) access for people with dementia and their family caregivers. Objective 2. Ensure access to a comprehensive, sustainable set of quality HCBS that are dementia capable and provide innovative services to the population with dementia and their family caregivers. Services must be evidence-based or evidence-informed to the extent possible. In addition to implementing a dementia capable HCBS system that meets objectives 1 and 2 above, grantees must provide at least one evidence-based or evidence-informed service for individuals with dementia or their caregivers.
Eligibility:
State governments.
Deadline:
17 July 2013
URL:
Dep't:
N/A
Agency:
Corporation for National and Community Service
Program:
2014 RSVP Competition
Summary:
Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, RSVP offers a diverse range of volunteer activities that serve communities to create measurable impact, benefit volunteers through the service experience, and create community capacity. RSVP volunteers serve with commitments ranging from a few hours to 40 hours per week. Through this competition CNCS seeks to increase the impact of national service in 270 specific communities across the country. CNCS intends to fund RSVP grants that support volunteers 55 years and older serving in a diverse range of activities that meet specific community needs and that respond to National Performance Measures. RSVP grant applications must: serve the entire geographic service area associated with the funding opportunities listed in Appendix A; support the minimum number of volunteers listed in Appendix A; meet the National Performance Measure requirements and other criteria established in this Notice; and minimize, to the extent possible, disruptions to the current volunteers associated with any incumbent project.
Eligibility:
State governments. County governments. City or township governments. Special district governments. Independent school districts. Native American tribal governments. Housing authorities. Native American tribal organizations. Nonprofits. Institutions of higher education.
Deadline:
10 September 2013
URL:
Dep't:
N/A
Agency:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Program:
America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations
Summary:
America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs in order to deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages. To that end, the Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. NEH offers two categories of grants for America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations: planning and implementation grants. Planning grants are available for projects that may need further development before applying for implementation.
Eligibility:
State governments. County governments. City or township governments. Special district governments. Institutions of higher education. Native American tribal governments. Nonprofits. Nonprofits. Institutions of higher education.
Deadline:
14 August 2013
URL:
State & local funding opportunities
State:
CA
Dep't:
(Counties)
Agency:
Imperial Irrigation District
Program:
Local Entity Competitive Mitigation Program (RFP)
Summary:
IID is currently accepting applications for grants of up to $400,000 to promote economic development within the Imperial Valley. You could use these funds to start a business, invest in your existing business, provide community services, renovate your facility or purchase business equipment. Everyone in the Imperial Valley is eligible and encouraged to apply.
Update:
This year, IID will award more than 3 million under this program. It is intended to offset socioeconomic impacts resulting from land fallowing implemented by the district within the IID water service territory in furtherance of the QSA and related agreements. The 2012 competitive program provides mitigation for fallowing years 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2010-11.
Deadline:
30 August 2013
URL:
State:
OR
Dep't:
(Cities)
Agency:
City of Portland
Program:
Community Livability Grant
Summary:
The grants support a wide variety of community benefits: historic preservation, open spaces and gardens, community and cultural centers, social services, job training, and the growth of local businesses. While the work is not always readily apparent, these critical investments support each organization’s ability to serve the community. Up to $300,000 is available in each of the Interstate and Lents Town Center URAs. These grants support a wide variety of community benefits: historic preservation, open spaces and gardens, community and cultural centers, social services, job training, and the growth of local businesses.
Update:
PDC will offer a total of $675,000 in Community Livability Grant funding in fiscal year 13/14. The Interstate Corridor and the Lents Town Center Urban Renewal Areas will each offer $300,000 in project grants; an additional $75,000 will be available in the Gateway URA, where the program is being introduced for the first time. The grant application period will open in July 2013 and grant applications will be due at the beginning of September 2013.
Deadline:
5 September 2013
URL:
State:
TX
Dep't:
N/A
Agency:
Texas Veterans Commission
Program:
Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (RFA Series XIV-A)
Summary:
The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance program awards reimbursement grants in two categories: FVA General Assistance Grants and Housing4TexasHeroes. Both categories offer funding to non-profit and local government organizations to provide direct services to Texas Veterans and their families. The General Assistance category awards reimbursement grants to eligible charitable organizations, local government agencies, and Veterans Service Organizations that provide direct services to Texas Veterans and their families. The grants address a broad range of needs, including: limited financial assistance; transportation services; counseling for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury; housing assistance; family and child services; and information and referral to other services. The Housing4TexasHeroes category awards grants to non-profit or local government organizations providing temporary or permanent housing to Texas Veterans and their families. Organizations receiving grants for temporary housing may provide transitional housing to homeless veterans, short-term rental assistance to low income veterans, or assistance to families of veterans who are undergoing long-term treatment at a medical facility in Texas. Organizations receiving grants for permanent housing may provide new home construction or home renovation or modification for disabled Veterans with a physical disability or severe injury. The grant application solicitation period opens twice a year. ELIGIBILITY: The following are eligible to apply for grant funds: 1) Units of local government; 2) IRS Code § 501(c)(19) Posts or organizations of past or present members of the Armed Forces; 3) IRS Code § 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organizations authorized to do business in Texas; 4) Texas chapters of IRS Code § 501(c)(4) Veterans service organizations; or 5) Non-profit organizations authorized to do business in Texas with experience providing services to Veterans.
Deadline:
8 August 2013
Contact:
(512) 463-1157 grants@tvc.state.tx.us
URL:
Foundation funding opportunities
Funder:
American Academy of Pediatrics
Program:
Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Program
Summary:
PLANNING FUNDS GRANT supports pediatricians in planning a community-based child health initiative. Grants of up to $12,000 each are awarded each year on a competitive basis to pediatricians who want to assess and document the needs of children in the community, develop collaborative partnerships for planning the initiative, and successfully prepare for implementation of a program. … IMPLEMENTATION FUNDS GRANT has expanded to include the initial implementation process involved in developing programs aimed at increasing access to medical homes and other needed services. Funding should lead to the development of successful CATCH programs that can be replicated in other communities. The program provides grants in amounts from $2,500 to $12,000 for pediatricians to initiate an innovative, community-based project to increase children's access to health care. … CATCH RESIDENT FUNDS GRANTS are limited to a maximum of $3,000. This program supports pediatric residents in the planning and/or implementation of a community-based child health initiative. The community-based resident projects funded should lead to the development of successful programs that can be replicated in other communities. Grants must include planning activities or demonstrate completed planning activites, and may include some implementation activities.
Deadline:
31 July 2013
URL:
Funder:
Enterprise Community Partners
Program:
Pre-Development Design Grant (2013)
Summary:
This grant provides funding for design exploration during the early stages of affordable housing development. Designed to precede and complement Enterprise’s Green Communities Charrette Grant, the grant seeks to raise the standard of design excellence in affordable housing by following a model executed by two community development corporations. This pilot program will carry the project from inception to the beginning of schematic design. The process enables developers to define project goals, identify challenges, explore multiple design solutions and increase collaboration. By engaging a broader network of architects as well as a more robust development team, the grant encourages lasting changes in the pre-development design process of affordable housing.
Deadline:
10 July 2013
URL:
Funder:
Mark Twain St. Joseph’s Hospital
Program:
Community Grants
Summary:
Organizations that receive grant funds from us are working to improve access to jobs, housing, food, education, and health care for people in low-income and minority communities. Grant funds are awarded up to $50,000 to provide services to underserved populations. The project must involve collaboration with other organizations and/or with a Dignity Health hospital. Proposals should incorporate one or more of these principles: (1) Focus on disproportionate unmet health related needs (accommodate the most disproportionate unmet health-related needs of specific populations in the community). (2) Emphasize primary prevention/address underlying causes of health problems (address the underlying causes of persistent health problems). Contribute to seamless continuum of care (enhance links between hospital services, clinic services, other health-related services and community-based services). (3) Build community capacity (target resources to mobilize and build the capacity of existing community assets). (4) Emphasize collaborative governance (engage diverse community stakeholders in the selection, design, implementation, and evaluation of community programs).
Awards:
Up to $50,000.
Region:
Arizona, California, Nevada.
Deadline:
25 July 2013. Deadlines vary among hospital service areas.
Contact:
pablo.bravo@dignityhealth.org
URL:
Funder:
Motorola Solutions
Program:
Local Public Safety Grants
Summary:
Grants to support public safety education and training programs for first responders, their families and the general public in the United States and Canada. The Foundation considers first responders to include federal and local law enforcement, professional and volunteer fire service personnel, emergency medical professionals, and disaster response professionals. Eligible programs are those that address: professional development and training for first responders including wellness programs; safety training and programs for the general public including disaster preparedness education, community-oriented safety programs and youth outreach programs; outreach and educational programs for youth and young adults interested in entering the fields of police service, professional and volunteer fire service and emergency management and communications; support for families of fallen first responders including recovery and support programs and fallen officer/responder memorials; education and training scholarships for public safety professionals; in limited cases, educational scholarships for family members of fallen first responders that are not duplicated by local, state and federal government supported scholarship programs; and in limited cases, research on issues affecting the first responder communities.
Awards:
Accepting requests for grants between $1,000 and $15,000.
Deadline:
18 July 2013
Contact:
Anita Alexander HCG637@motorolasolutions.com
URL:
Funder:
Road Runners Club of America
Program:
Roads Scholar (2013-14)
Summary:
Since 1996, the Road Runners Club of America has awarded over $420,000 in grants through its Roads Scholar program to assist American post-collegiate road runners who show great promise to develop into national and world class road running athletes. The driving factor in the creation of this program was the goal of improving the state of long distance running in the United States.
Awards:
Grants in the amount of $5,000.00 per year have been awarded to four to six athletes annually.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be recent college graduates, must be US citizens, and must be pursuing a career as an elite distance runner with a clear performance goal for the year.
Deadline:
31 July 2013
URL:
