Grant Opportunities

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          HHS-2008-ACF-OCSE-FI-0005
Eligibility:                               Unrestricted.
Posted Date:                           December 27, 2007
Closing Date:                          March 4, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $2,000,000
Award Ceiling:                        $700,000
Award Floor:                          $100,000
Match:                                     No.
Description:                            The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), invites eligible applicants to submit competitive grant applications for special improvement projects, which further the national child support mission, vision, and goals.

OVW FY 2008 Rural Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Assistance Program

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          OVW-2008-1771
Eligibility:                               Private institutions of higher education; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education; nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); special district governments; city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 7, 2008
Closing Date:                          February 26, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $
Award Floor:                          $
Match:                                     No.
Description:                            This program furthers the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) mission by supporting projects designed to address and prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking in rural jurisdictions. The primary purpose of the Rural Program is to enhance the safety of child, youth and adult victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking by supporting projects uniquely designed to address and prevent these crimes in rural jurisdictions. OVW welcomes applications that propose innovative solutions for achieving this goal. The Rural Program challenges victim advocates, law enforcement officers, pre-trial service personnel, prosecutors, judges and other court personnel, probation and parole officers, and faith and/or community based leaders to collaborate to overcome the problem of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking and to ensure that victim safety is paramount in services to victims and their children.

NAWCA U. S. Standard Grants

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          NAWCA-09-USSTANDARD-623
Eligibility:                               Unrestricted.
Posted Date:                           January 8, 2008
Closing Date:                          March 7, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $52,000,000
Award Ceiling:                        $1,000,000
Award Floor:                          $75,001
Match:                                     Yes.
Description:                            the U. S. Standard Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act. These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, enhancement and/or establishment of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.

NEA Challenge America Fast-Track Review Grants, FY 2009

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          2008NEA01CAFT
Eligibility:                               Private institutions of higher education; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); special district governments; city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 9, 2008
Closing Date:                          June 2, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $10,000
Award Floor:                          $10,000
Match:                                     Yes. A dollar for dollar match is required.
Description:                            If an organization applies to the Challenge America Fast-Track Review Grants category, it may not submit another application to the Access to Artistic Excellence or Learning in the Arts categories. This category offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations—those who opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Grants are available for professional arts programming and for projects that emphasize the potential of the arts in community development.

NEA FY2009 Access to Artistic Excellence, Deadline 1

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          2008NEA01AAE1
Eligibility:                               Private institutions of higher education; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); special district governments; city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 9, 2008
Closing Date:                          March 10, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $100,000
Award Floor:                          $5,000
Match:                                     Yes. A dollar for dollar match is required.
Description:                            Access to Artistic Excellence encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the country. While projects in this category may focus on just one of these areas, the Arts Endowment recognizes that many of the most effective projects encompass both artistic excellence and enhanced access. Support is available to organizations for projects that do one or more of the following; provide opportunities for to create, refine, perform, and exhibit their work. Present artistic works of all cultures and periods. Preserve significant works of art and cultural traditions. Enable arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify their audiences. Provide opportunities for individuals to experience and participate in a wide range of art forms and activities. Enhance the effectiveness of arts organizations and artists. Employ arts in strengthening communities. The Arts Endowment is particularly interested in projects that extend the arts to underserved populations—those who opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.

NEA FY2009 Access to Artistic Excellence, Deadline 2

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          2008NEA01AAE2
Eligibility:                               Private institutions of higher education; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); special district governments; city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 9, 2008
Closing Date:                          August 11, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $100,000
Award Floor:                          $5,000
Match:                                     Yes. A dollar for dollar match is required.
Description:                            Access to Artistic Excellence encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the country. While projects in this category may focus on just one of these areas, the Arts Endowment recognizes that many of the most effective projects encompass both artistic excellence and enhanced access. Support is available to organizations for projects that do one or more of the following; provide opportunities for to create, refine, perform, and exhibit their work. Present artistic works of all cultures and periods. Preserve significant works of art and cultural traditions. Enable arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify their audiences. Provide opportunities for individuals to experience and participate in a wide range of art forms and activities. Enhance the effectiveness of arts organizations and artists. Employ arts in strengthening communities. The Arts Endowment is particularly interested in projects that extend the arts to underserved populations—those who opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.

NEA Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth, FY2009

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          2008NEA01LITA
Eligibility:                               Private institutions of higher education; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; independent school districts; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); special district governments; city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 9, 2008
Closing Date:                          June 9, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $100,000
Award Floor:                          $5,000
Match:                                     Yes. A dollar for dollar match is required.
Description:                            This program offers funding for projects that help children and youth acquire knowledge and understanding of and skills in the arts. Projects must provide participatory learning and engage students with skilled artist, teachers, and excellent art. Funded projects apply national or state education standards. All projects submitted to the Learning in Arts category must include: Experience-students and their teachers will have the chance to experience exemplary works of art—in live form where possible. Study-through the guidance of teachers, teaching artists, and cultural organizations, students will study works of art in order to understand the cultural and social context from which they come, and to appreciate the technical and/or aesthetic qualities of each work. Where appropriate, study will include the acquisition of skills relevant to practicing the art form. Performance- informed by their experience and study, students will create artwork. Assessment- students will be accessed according to national or state arts education standards.

FY 2008 Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          OVW-2008-1733
Eligibility:                               Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 10, 2008
Closing Date:                          March 10, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $550,000
Award Floor:                          $
Match:                                     No.
Description:                            All applicants for the Supervised Visitation Program must: demonstrate expertise in the area of family violence, including the areas of domestic or sexual assault, as appropriate; ensure that any fees charged to individuals for use of programs and services are based on the income of those individuals, unless otherwise provided by court order; demonstrate that adequate security measures, including adequate facilities, procedures, and personnel capable of preventing violence, are in place for the operation of supervised visitation programs services or safe visitation exchange; and prescribe standards by which supervised visitation or safe exchange will occur. By statute, grant funds may only be used to support project activities that increase options for supervised visitation and safe exchange. Therefore, grant funds may not be used to support supervised visitation and monitored exchanges of children in foster care, kinship care, or protective supervision.

OVW FY 2008 Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking and Sexual Assault Program

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          OVW-2008-1773
Eligibility:                               Private institutions of higher education; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education; nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); special district governments; city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 14, 2008
Closing Date:                          February 26, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $
Award Floor:                          $
Match:                                     No.
Description:                            The OVW Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (Transitional Housing Assistance Program) focuses on a holistic, victim-centered approach to provide transitional housing services that move individuals into permanent housing. Grants made under this grant program support programs that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are in need of transitional housing, short-term housing assistance, and related support services. It is critical that successful transitional housing program provide a wide range of flexible and optional services that reflect the differences and individual needs of victims and that allow victims to choose the course of action that is best for them. Transitional housing programs may offer individualized services such as licensed child care, employment services, transportation vouchers, telephones, and referrals to other agencies. Trained staff and case managers may also be available to work with clients to help them determine and reach their goals.

Severe Repetitive Loss (SRL) Pilot Program

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          DHS-FEMASRL-08-001
Eligibility:                               Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 14, 2008
Closing Date:                          May 30, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $160,000,000
Award Ceiling:                        $
Award Floor:                          $
Match:                                     Yes. There is a 25% match required in non-Federal funds.
Description:                            The SRL program provides funding to reduce of eliminate the long term risk of flood damage to severe repetitive loss structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Participation in this program is voluntary. However, the SRL program differs from FEMA’s other mitigation grant programs in that those property owners who decline offers of mitigation assistance will be subject to increases in their insurance premium rates.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Program: Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Other Asset Formation Opportunities

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          HHS-2008-ACF-OCS-ET-0086
Eligibility:                               Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education and nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Posted Date:                           January 15, 2008
Closing Date:                          February 15, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $8,000,000
Award Ceiling:                        $50,000
Award Floor:                          $0
Match:                                     No.
Description:                            The Office of Community Services (OCS) within the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) announces that competing applications will be accepted for the CSBG Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) program Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Other Assets Formation Opportunities. The program will fund up to 16 capacity-building collaborations that create or expand asset formation and financial literacy services.

Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          20080402-HD
Eligibility:                               Individuals.
Posted Date:                           January 15, 2008
Closing Date:                          April 2, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $50,000
Award Floor:                          $10,000
Match:                                     No.

Description: This program is designed to encouraged innovations in the digital humanities. By awarding relatively low-dollar grants during the planning stages, the goal is to identify projects that are particularly innovative and have potential to make a positive impact on the humanities. In an effort to foster new collaborations and advance the role of cultural repositories in online teaching, learning, and research, this program is co-sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). NEH and IMLS encourage library and museum officials as well as scholars, scientists, educational institutions, and other non-profit organizations to apply for these grants and to collaborate when appropriate. Proposals should be for the planning or initial stages of digital initiatives in any area of the humanities

Drug Free Communities Support Program

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          SP-08-002
Eligibility:                               The application must be submitted by a community-based coalition. See Part III of the RFA for complete eligibility information.
Posted Date:                           January 15, 2008
Closing Date:                          March 21, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $19,000,000
Award Ceiling:                        $125,000
Award Floor:                          $0
Match:                                     Yes. A 1:1 match is required in non-Federal funds.
Description:                            This solicitation announces the availability of funds for the new Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grants. DFC is a collaborative initiative sponsored by Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) in partnership with SAMHSA in order to achieve two major goals: 1) Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, private nonprofit agencies, and Federal, State, local and tribal governments to support the efforts of community coalitions to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth. 2) Reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults by addressing the factors in a community that increase the risk of substance abuse and promoting the factors that minimize the risk of substance abuse. Substances include, but are not limited to, narcotics, depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis, inhalants, alcohol, and tobacco, where their use is prohibited by Federal, State, or local law. Note: DFC projects must focus on multiple drugs of abuse.

FY 2008 Education, Training and Enhanced Services to End Violence Against and Abuse of Women with Disabilities Grant Program

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          2008NEA01LITA
Eligibility:                               Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutes of higher education; nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); city or township governments; county governments; and state governments.
Posted Date:                           January 16, 2008
Closing Date:                          February 28, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $
Award Ceiling:                        $600,000
Award Floor:                          $
Match:                                     No.
Description:                            Every program supported by Disability Grant Program funds must identify and support a multi-disciplinary collaborative team comprised of, at a minimum, the following: at least one non-profit, nongovernmental organization serving disabled individuals. The goal of the Disability Grant Program is to create sustainable, systemic change that will result in effective services for individuals with disabilities who are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking and hold offenders accountable. Grant recipients will provide individuals with disabilities (as defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12102), and enhance direct services to such individuals. Recipients will also focus on capacity building, creating systemic change and establishing and enhancing multi-disciplinary collaborative at the state or local level.

Trail Development, Construction and Maintenance

www.grants.gov
Funding Opportunity #:          AZ-RFA08-0002
Eligibility:                               Unrestricted.
Posted Date:                           January 10, 2008
Closing Date:                          March 10, 2008
Estimated Total Funding:       $500,000
Award Ceiling:                        $300,000
Award Floor:                          $10,000
Match:                                     No.
Description:                            A trail management program designed to support and foster coordinated trail development and maintenance programs involving public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The Program will provide opportunities for public or non-governmental organizations to assist with management or existing and planned trails, and implementing trail plans by other agencies and organizations. The program is aimed at providing opportunities for youth organizations to develop and practice leadership, team work, and trail design, planning construction and maintenance skills while working on projects on public lands.

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency - Early Career Projects: Consequences of Global Change for Water Quality Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16849

The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this document that have been posted as of 02/13/2008 . If updates have been made to the opportunity synopsis, update information is provided below the synopsis.
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Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2008-STAR-D2
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Feb 13, 2008
Creation Date: Feb 13, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 08, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 08, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Archive Date: Jun 07, 2008
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Environment

Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,500,000
Award Ceiling: $800,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number: 66.509 -- Science To Achieve Results (STAR) Research
Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligible Applicants
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township governments

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 (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing research to better understand the effect of global change on U.S. water quality.

Link to Full Announcement
Early Career Projects: Consequences of Global Change for Water Quality
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Darrell Winner at 202-343-9748. Darrell Winner
Synopsis Modification History
There are currently no modifications for this opportunity.

EPA - Environmental Protection Agency - Green Technology Demonstration Project to Reduce Groundwater Discharge within the Tully Valley (Central New York) Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16852

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Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R2DEPP-FO-08-01
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Feb 13, 2008
Creation Date: Feb 13, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 11, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 11, 2008 Please refer to the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on submission methods and due dates.
Archive Date: May 11, 2008
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Environment

Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000
Award Ceiling:
Award Floor:
CFDA Number: 66.436 -- Surveys, Studies, Investigations,
Demonstrations, and Training Grants and Cooperative Agreements - Section
104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligible Applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Individuals
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
City or township governments
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
State governments

Additional Information on Eligibility:
See Section III of the announcement for additional eligibility information.

Agency Name
Environmental Protection Agency
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 2, Division of
Environmental Planning and Protection (DEPP), Watershed Management
Branch is soliciting proposals from eligible organizations for a project that will evaluate, by installing and monitoring, how solar powered or wind powered water pumps work in lowering ground water levels in and near the former Tully Valley Brine Fields. This project will be conducted in the Tully Valley in Onondaga County, New York.

Link to Full Announcement
Green Technology Demonstration Project to Reduce Groundwater Discharge within the Tully Valley (Central New York)
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christopher Dere at (212) 637-3828. Christopher Dere
Synopsis Modification History
There are currently no modifications for this opportunity.

Sudden Oak Death Research
http://www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/sod/
USDA. Forest Service. Pacific Southwest Research Station.
USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station will award approximately $750,000 for new research projects for Sudden Oak Death/Phytophthora ramorum.
Proposals are due Mar 14, 2008.

Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) Annual Solicitation (open Jan 10, 2008)
http://www.estcp.org/opportunities/
Environmental Security Technology Certification Program.
The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), a Department of Defense (DoD) program that promotes innovative, cost-effective environmental technologies through demonstration and validation at DoD sites. Includes topic area for control on non-native invasive species on DoD lands and waters.
Pre-proposals are due Mar 13, 2008.

Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) (open Nov 8, 2007 )
Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program.
http://www.serdp.org/funding/index.cfm
The Department of Defense (DoD), through the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), will be funding environmental research and development in its core thrust area of Sustainable Infrastructure. The objective of this effort it to identify, develop, and transition environmental technologies that relate directly to defense mission accomplishment through tools and techniques that will permit the DoD to manage lands in a sustainable manner for natural resources (e.g. ecosystem management, land management, maritime sustainability), cultural resources, and the built infrastructure (e.g. air/water quality, solid waste, noise). This also encompasses the technologies required to sustain deployed forces. Invasive Species has the potential to reach parties interested in this funding opportunity.
All SEED proposals are due Mar 6, 2008. For the Core solicitation, pre-proposals from the non-federal sector are due Jan 8, 2008, and federal proposals are due Mar 6, 2008.

Great Ships Initiative (open Nov 30, 2007)
Great Ships Initiative.
http://www.nemw.org/GSI/solicitation.htm
See full grant listing for GSI for information.
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/toolkit/grants07.shtml#gsi
The deadline for submitting applications for General Research Services is Apr 4, 2008 (and Oct 4 and Jan 4). The deadline for submitting applications for Special Research Services is Mar 4, 2008 (and Dec 14, 2007).

Vermont Aquatics Nuisance Species Grant-in-Aid Grants (PDF | 376 KB) http://www.vtwaterquality.org/lakes/docs/ans/lp_grantsinaid-guide.pdf
Vermont Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Program.
The deadline for submitting applications is Mar 3, 2008.

2008 FLEPPC Kathy Craddock Burks Education and Outreach Grants
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council.
http://www.fleppc.org/Education/2008__fleppc_kathy_craddock_bur.htm
The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council is soliciting grant proposals for non-native invasive plant education and outreach projects in the State of Florida. The intent of these grants is to provide funding to organizations or individuals who wish to educate the public about non-native invasive plants and their effects on the environment and economy of Florida. Proposals will be accepted from individuals, public or private nonprofit organizations, and academic institutions.
The closing due date is Mar 1, 2008.

FY 2008 Request for Applications for the Integrated Research, Education, And Extension Competitive Grants Program: Integrated Pest Management Risk Avoidance and Mitigation Program
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1125
and Integrated Pest Management Crops at Risk Program
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1081
Grants.gov - USDA-CSREES-ICGP-001211 (open Dec 27, 2007)
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=H5YJxp0dwV25PP59dPwb1ghHbGKL11zLcLF96jJFTnQR1bjzX7Nn!873381610?oppId=16365&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
These programs seek to solve critical agricultural issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension activities. The program is designed to fund the development of new integrated pest management (IPM) approaches or the improvement of existing IPM systems. The program areas included in this Program RFA are: 1) Crops at Risk; and 2) Risk Avoidance and Mitigation. Projects funded within these program areas will cover a broad range of new methodologies, technologies, systems and strategies for implementing integrated crop and pest management programs.
The closing due date is Feb 29, 2008.

Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants (BRAG) Program
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/fundview.cfm?fonum=1075
Grants.gov - USDA-CSREES-BRAP-001212 (open Dec 20, 2007)
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HqHQ2LvqdStYC4yGVHsCgRCS5CGLrVLkbC7J9s7pQNh3c0gfLnf5!324068256?oppId=16309&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
USDA. Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service.
The purpose of the USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) Program is to assist Federal regulatory agencies in making science-based decisions about the effects of introducing genetically modified organisms into the environment. Investigations of effects on both managed and natural environments are relevant. Estimated total program funding is $3 million.
The closing due date is Feb 28, 2008.

FLEPPC Julia Morton Invasive Plant Research Grant Program (PDF | 83 KB)
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council.
http://www.fleppc.org/Research/RFP%20Research%202008-FINAL-07-30-07.pdf
The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) has available funding for a small number of research grants/scholarships for students conducting studies related to invasive exotic plant management in Florida.
The closing due date is Feb 27, 2008.

Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program--Research, Development, Testing and Evaluation (RDTE) Facility - OAR-SG-2008-2001279 (open Dec 28, 2007)
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=H23Yyd4LH6xWjy8dFRllTJPhk7TtMJyNRXsLzyBJqT4ZnCg1l6D9!425305706?oppId=16384&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
The Ballast Water Management Demonstration Program supports projects to develop, test, and demonstrate ballast water treatment methods in order to reduce the threat of introduction of aquatic invasive species to U.S. waters through the discharge of ballast water.
Preliminary proposals are due Feb 21, 2008 (4 p.m. EST) and Apr 24, 2008 (4 p.m. EST) for full proposals.

Ballast Water Technology Demonstration Program--Treatment Technology Demonstration Projects - OAR-SG20082001206 (open Dec 28, 2007)
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=H2xPKJBpz09hLMnMNVJspLWTC4jjGPhCvfq4LGxjqy5Hygw9xfn2!425305706?oppId=16385&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
The Ballast Water Management Demonstration Program supports projects to develop, test, and demonstrate ballast water technologies and practices in order to reduce the threat of introduction of aquatic invasive species to U.S. waters through the discharge of ballast water. This FFO is for projects dealing with technologies and practices necessary for successful ballast water management. For example, this could include technologies or practices that treat ballast water, or that make it possible to test, evaluate, regulate or use ballast water treatment technologies or practices.
Letters of Intent are due Feb 21, 2008 (4 p.m. EST) and Apr 3, 2008 (4 p.m. EST) for full proposals.

2008 Cleanwater Grants
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cleanwater/grants/
BoatUS Foundation.
The BoatU.S. Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is offering grant funds up to $4,000 for non-profit groups to develop projects that help stop the spread of invasive species on local waterways.
The deadline for submitting applications is Feb 1, 2008.

Eurasian Watermilfoil Program (open Oct 31, 2007)
http://www.agri.idaho.gov/Categories/PlantsInsects/NoxiousWeeds/Documents/PhaseIII_Milfoil/Application_Info_Sheet_Phase%20III%202008.pdf
Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
In response to the continuing economic and environmental crises created by the growing infestations of Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM) in Idaho's pristine waters, the Idaho Legislature authorized the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) to fund projects for on-the-ground eradication of EWM in Idaho.
The deadline for submitting applications is Jan 31, 2008.

Office of Protected Resources Grant Opportunities

Protected Species Cooperative Conservation
Under section 6 of the Endangered Species Act, States may receive grants to support the development of conservation programs for threatened, endangered, candidate, and recently de-listed species. Grants may support development and implementation of management plans, research and monitoring efforts, and education and outreach activities.
Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program
In 2000, Congress established the Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Program. It was named after John H. Prescott, a world-renowned marine mammal expert and conservationist. Eligible stranding network members can receive upwards of $100,000 in annual funding. In addition, a portion of the Prescott fund is set aside at the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation for emergency assistance during catastrophic stranding events.
Proactive Species Conservation Program
NMFS has initiated a grant program to support proactive conservation efforts designed to conserve marine and anadromous species before listing under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) becomes necessary.

NOAA Grant Opportunities

Availability of NOAA Grant Funds for FY 2008 [pdf], as published in the Federal Register (72 FR 36244, July 2, 2007)
NOAA Grants Management Division

More NOAA Grant Links from NMFS' Office of Management and Budget

Federal Grant Opportunities

Grants.gov allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is the single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by 26 Federal grant-making agencies.

EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant Program:
Request for Proposals FY 2008
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
899

The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following
this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this
document that have been posted as of 02/19/2008 . If updates have been
made to the opportunity synopsis, update information is provided below
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Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-OPPT-08-003
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Feb 19, 2008
Creation Date: Feb 19, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 31, 2008 Please refer to
the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information
on submission methods and due dates.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 31, 2008 Please refer to
the full announcement, including Section IV, for additional information
on submission methods and due dates.
Archive Date: Apr 30, 2008
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Environment

Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor:
CFDA Number: 66.718 -- National Community-Based Lead Outreach and
Training Grant Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Eligible Applicants
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than
institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments

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 (EPA) is soliciting grant
proposals from eligible entities to reduce incidences of childhood lead
poisoning in low-income communities with older housing. Potential
activities include outreach, training, ordinance development, and other
activities that would result in reduction of childhood lead poisoning.
This grant will support the partnership of national organizations with
community-based organizations and local governments to improve the
environmental health of a community regarding lead poisoning prevention.
EPA is awarding grants that will provide approximately $2 million to
interested entities. It is anticipated that approximately 6-8 awards
will be made. The number of grants EPA will fund as a result of this
announcement will be based on the quality of proposals received and the
availability of funding.

Link to Full Announcement
National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant Program:
Request for Proposals FY 2008
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically,
please contact:
Darlene Watford at 202-566-0516. Darlene Watford
Synopsis Modification History
There are currently no modifications for this opportunity.

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