Northrop Grumman Foundation Invites Submissions for Science Lab Makeovers - DEADLINE: June 12, 2015
Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to five public schools to make their dreams of a state-of-the-art science lab a reality....
FEDCO Charitable Foundation Invites Applications for K-12 Teacher Grants - DEADLINE: June 30, 2015
Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to projects that promote engaging and creative experiential learning activities related to core curriculum standards or that integrate community-related topics....
EDA and DOL Announce $35.5 Million in Funding Available for Coal-Impacted Communities; Register for May 27 Webinar on Grant Opportunities
The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) and Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of $35.5 million in federal funding to assist communities impacted by the contractions in the coal industry and power sector. These funds are being made available as part of the Partnership for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. EDA will lead this interagency initiative, which is a coordinated effort to use already appropriated funds to make a down payment on the POWER+ Plan, a suite of proposals included in the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2016 budget request to invest in coal communities, workers, and technology. The recently released Federal Funding Opportunity for the POWER Initiative outlines implementation, evaluation, and application guidance for the up to $35.5 million in available funding from agencies including EDA, DOL’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC).
The U.S. Economic Development Administration, the National Association of Development Organizations, and the National Association of Regional Councils will host a webinar on May 27 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET to take a closer look at the competitive grant opportunities available through the POWER Initiative. Click here to register for the webinar.
Drucker Institute Invites Applications for 2015 Award for Nonprofit Innovation - DEADLINE: July 1, 2015
The award, which includes an unrestricted cash prize of $100,000, recognizes an existing program that has made a difference in the lives of the people it serves....
NOAA Announces FY 2015 Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency Grants Program – DEADLINE: July 2, 2015
The principal objective of the National Marine Fisheries Service's (NMFS) Coastal Ecosystem Resiliency Grants Program is to implement projects that use a proactive approach to improve or restore
coastal habitat to: (1) Strengthen the resilience of our marine or coastal ecosystems to decrease the vulnerability of communities to extreme weather; and (2) support sustainable fisheries and contribute
to the recovery of protected resources.
The funding opportunity announced on May 14 is one of two FFOs being administered by NOAA to build coastal resilience. The companion competition, Regional Coastal Resilience Grants Program, is being administered by NOAA's National Ocean Service to undertake activities that build resilience of coastal regions, communities, and economic sectors to the negative impacts from extreme weather events, climate hazards, and changing ocean conditions. The Regional Coastal Resilience Grants FFO is expected to be posted in May of 2015 and may be found on www.grants.gov.
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education, non-profits, commercial (for profit) organizations, U.S. territories, and state, local and Native American tribal governments. Applications are due by July 2.
The May 14 FEDERAL REGISTER provides full background, application requirements, and evaluation criteria for this competition.
National Alliance for Grieving Children Announces Capacity Building Grants Program - DEADLINE: July 13, 2015
Grants of $10,000 will be awarded to twenty childhood bereavement organizations to help them operate more effectively....
Community Access to Child Health Seeks Applications for Community Pediatric Health Programs - DEADLINE: July 31, 2015
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded in support of community-based efforts to provide children's healthcare services in underserved communities....
Renewable Energy Sector: Department of Energy Announces Funding Opportunity to Support Solar Training and Education for Professionals – DEADLINE: July 29. 2015
The Department of Energy has posted a grant opportunity on www.grants.gov, identifying $12 million to support Solar Training and Education for Professionals (STEP).
- These resources will support coordination among the Solar Training Network (STN), military bases and the solar industry. This will ensure that solar instructors are well connected to solar employers, the STN materials are up-to-date, and veterans are connected to solar training institutions.
- These resources will establish new credentials in solar operations & maintenance and mid-scale installations. (See below * for DOL mention regarding credentials)
- These resources will enable solar training and education for professionals in indirect and related fields such as real estate, finance, insurance, fire and code enforcement, and state regulations.
- These resources will support the expansion of the GEARED initiative
- Solicitation and Resource Webpage at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId9bd049b7-d012-4116-b197-494ad7f895dd
Patagonia Accepting Applications for Grassroots Environmental Campaigns - DEADLINE: August 31, 2015
Grants of up to $12,000 will be awarded to small, grassroots organizations with provocative direct-action agendas aimed at preserving and protecting the environment....
HRSA: Recruitment of Sites for Assignment of Corps Personnel Obligated Under the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
May 8, 2015 -- The Health Resources and Services Administration announces the listing of entities and associated Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) scores to receive priority for assignment of National Health Service Corps (NHSC) scholarship recipients.
