OPPORTUNITY FUNDING ALERT

Notice - NEH Summer Stipends

Breast Cancer Research
Avon Foundation – Breast Cancer Crusade “Safety Net”
Chemistry
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation – Beckman Young Investigators Program
Drug Abuse
National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH - Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/START)
Entrepreneurship
Kauffman Foundation – Dissertation Fellowships
Film
Sundance Institute/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation - Science-Related Film Projects
Health Care Financing
Robert Wood Johnson
HIV / Aids
NIH - HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, and Vulnerable Populations in the US
Indoor Pollution
Environmental Protection Agency - Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants
Literacy
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy - National Grant Program
Lung Cancer
Dept. of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Concept Awar
Mental Health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Rethinking Mental Health: Improving Community Wellbeing
Musical Theater
American Theatre Wing - Jonathan Larson Grants
Orthopedic Research
Department of Defense - Orthopedic Research Program
Science Education
NASA Office of Education – K-12 Cooperative Agreements
Of Interest
Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcase Coming in October

Breast Cancer Research

Avon Foundation - Breast Cancer Crusade "Safety Net"
The Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade “Safety Net” program supports public, community, and safety net hospitals and health care systems that provide breast care to low-income, at-risk, uninsured and underinsured individuals. A demonstrated commitment to providing health care to underserved populations will be considered in the review process. The goal of this initiative is to support programs that improve access to quality breast diagnostics and access to breast health care for the medically underserved. Deadlines: Letter of Intent: Sept. 15, 2009. Proposal (by invitation only): Oct. 15, 2009. Go to: http://www.avoncompany.com/women/avonfoundation/gapeop.html

Chemistry

Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation - Beckman Young Investigators Program
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation makes grants to non-profit research institutions to promote research in chemistry and the life sciences, broadly interpreted, and particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments and materials that will open up new avenues of research in science. The Beckman Young Investigator (BYI) Program is intended to provide research support to the most promising young faculty members in the early stages of academic careers in the chemical and life sciences and who have little or no external funding. Deadline: Oct. 1, 2009. Go to: http://www.beckman-foundation.com/byi_guides.html

Drug Abuse

National Institute on Drug Abuse, NIH - Behavioral Science Track Award for Rapid Transition (B/START)
This program (PAR-09-239) seeks to facilitate the entry of beginning investigators into the field of behavioral science research related to drug abuse. To be appropriate for a B/START award, research must be primarily focused on behavioral processes and research questions. The funding (max. $75,000 direct costs for a period of one year) 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. The R03 is intended to support small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. To be appropriate for a B/START award, research must be primarily focused on behavioral processes and research questions. Behavioral research proposed under B/START need not be conducted in drug-abusing populations or involve administration of drugs; however, the relevance of the research to drug abuse or drug addiction must be clearly established in the application. In all proposed research, investigators are encouraged to consider designing the research to permit an analysis of data by gender. All areas of behavioral research related to drug abuse are sought under this announcement including (a) animal and human basic behavioral research aimed at elucidating underlying behavioral mechanisms, determinants and correlates of drug abuse and characterizing the consequences of drug abuse and addiction; (b) research incorporating neural and other biological approaches if the research has a primary focus on behavior; (c) drug abuse epidemiology, risk and protective factors, treatment, prevention, and drug abuse services; and (d) behavioral research on the intersection of drug abuse and HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Deadline: Oct. 5, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-239.html.

Entrepreneurship

Kauffman Foundation - Dissertation Fellowships
The Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program is an annual competitive program that awards up to fifteen Dissertation Fellowship grants of $20,000 each to Ph.D., D.B.A., or other doctoral students at accredited U.S. universities to support dissertations in the area of entrepreneurship. Since its establishment in 2003, this initiative has helped to launch 93 world-class scholars into the exciting and emerging field of research, thus laying a foundation for future scientific advancement. The findings generated by this effort will be translated into knowledge with immediate application for policymakers, educators, service providers, and entrepreneurs as well as high-quality academic research. Deadline: September 23, 2009. Go to: http://www.kauffman.org/

The Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program is one of three academic recognition programs established by the Kauffman Foundation to aid the Foundation in achieving its goal of building a body of respected entrepreneurship research and making entrepreneurship a highly regarded academic field. The other programs are the Kauffman Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Research awards and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Prize Medal for Distinguished Research in Entrepreneurship

Film

Sundance Institute/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation - Science-Related Film Projects
The Sundance Institute/Alfred P. Sloan Commissioning Grant is an annual cash award for a science- or technology-related film that is at an early stage of development, such as full treatment or early screenplay draft. The award includes a cash grant of up to $20,000 to provide support during the writing period, a stipend of up to $5,000 for a science advisor, plus creative support during the writing process from a select group of advisors, the possibility of a fellowship to a Sundance screenwriters lab, and strategic and practical support from the Sundance feature film program staff. Screenwriters with any level of experience may apply. To be eligible, projects must have science or technology as a major theme or scientists as major characters. Science fiction projects or projects that stray too far from a base scientific reality will not be considered. Projects must be narrative features and not documentary in nature. Projects must be in the English language, but the screenwriter does not need to reside in the U.S. Projects currently in development within the studio system are not eligible. Deadline: Sept. 8, 2009. Go to: http://www.sundance.org/sloan/

Health Care Financing

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization
This program supports policy analysis, research, evaluation and demonstration projects that provide policy leaders timely information on health care policy and financing issues. This Call for Proposals is intended to support projects that: 1) examine significant issues and interventions related to health care financing and organization and their effects on health care costs, quality and access; and 2) explore or test major new ways to finance and organize health care that have the potential to improve access to more affordable and higher quality health services. Deadline: Rolling. Go to: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19274

HIV / Aids

NIH - HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, and Vulnerable Populations in the US
This funding opportunity (PA-09-326) issued by the National institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute of Nursing Research, encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications to identify the role(s) that drug abuse plays in fueling the HIV/AIDS epidemic in vulnerable groups (racial/ethnic minorities, men who have sex with men, youth) in the United States and to develop effective interventions to prevent new infections and to improve the health and well-being of those living with HIV/AIDS. It is essential to understand the factors (biological, behavioral, psychosocial, environmental, institutional, etc.) responsible for the profoundly disproportionate burden of HIV/AIDS among vulnerable groups. This funding will support studies to: 1) understand the contribution of drug abuse (both injection and non-injection) to the acquisition and/or transmission of HIV; 2) study disease progression and disease outcomes; 3) develop and/or improve prevention and treatment interventions; 4) address organizational, structural, and/or community level factors including social, drug-using, and sexual networks. Deadline; Oct. 5, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-236.html

Indoor Pollution

Environmental Protection Agency - Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants
This notice (RFP No. EPA-OAR-ORIA-09-09, CFDA No. 66.034) solicits proposals from eligible entities for demonstration, training, outreach and/or education cooperative agreements that will have a national scale impact to reduce exposure to indoor air contaminants and yield measurable environmental outcomes. Applicants must address one or more of the following EPA indoor air quality program priority areas: 1. Radon; 2. Indoor asthma triggers; 3. Indoor air quality management programs in schools; EPA also welcomes proposals that are designed to address multiple IAQ contaminants and other relevant issues, such as ventilation and moisture control, to promote comprehensive improvement of IAQ in homes, schools and/or offices. EPA will not consider any proposals that are exclusively designed to conduct scientific research. Proposals may include research components as building blocks to demonstration, training, education and/or outreach projects. In such cases, the proposals should clearly articulate this link, explain why the research is necessary for the project’s success, and ensure that such research does not already exist. EPA will not consider proposals under this RFP addressing indoor asbestos, lead, PCBs or other chemical-specific pollutants. These contaminants are addressed by other EPA program offices. EPA anticipates awarding between 25 to 35 cooperative agreements to range between $25,000 and $300,000 per year in value. Deadline: Sept. 14, 2009. Go to: http://www.grants.gov/

Literacy

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy - National Grant Program
The Foundation's grant-making program seeks to develop or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. A total of approximately $650,000 will be awarded to nonprofits working to improve instructional literacy programs that serve adult primary care givers and their children and have been in existence for at least two years. No grant request should exceed $65,000. Family Literacy programs funded through the Foundation's National Grant Program must include all of the following components: Reading instruction for parents or primary care-givers; Literacy or pre-literacy instruction for children; Intergenerational activities in which the parents/primary caregivers and children read and learn together. Programs also may include additional components such as parent support groups, parent involvement, home visits, community site visits, job training, and more. Deadline: Sept.14, 2009. Go to: http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com/site/c.jhLSK2PALmF/b.4344681/k.66AC/
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Lung Cancer

Dept. of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Concept Award
The program (Opportunity No. W81XWH-09-LCRP-CA) will support innovative and competitive research focused on the development of integrated components to identify, treat, and manage early curable lung cancer, and the establishment of a tissue bank. This is the first of five award mechanisms, the Concept Award. The Program Announcement, including full details on the intent of the award mechanism, eligibility, submission deadlines, application instructions, etc., have been posted on the Grants.gov and CDMRP websites (http://grants.gov and http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/lcrp.htm, respectively). The synopsis table for the LCRP Concept Award is located on website: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pdf/09lcrpreftable.pdf.

Mental Health

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Rethinking Mental Health: Improving Community Wellbeing
The Vulnerable Populations Program - Mental health is critical to overall health and wellbeing. Serious Mental illness, such as major depression and schizophrenia, is a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet only a small fraction of people in need of treatment have access to care in their communities. Many more are subject to neglect and abuse of their human and civil rights whether living on the streets or locked in an institution. One of the first steps to improving individual and community wellbeing is to break down the stigmas that have plagued the field for far too long. Success in mental health depends upon the contributions and commitment of the entire community and a willingness to break the mold. Rethinking Mental Health: Improving Community Wellbeing, an online, open source competition co-sponsored by RWJF's Vulnerable Populations Portfolio and Changemakers, challenges organizations to explore innovations that allow individuals, families, communities and society to move past narrow perceptions of mental health and expand our understanding and collective involvement in finding solutions. Deadline: Oct. 14, 2009. Go to: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20881

Musical Theater

American Theatre Wing - Jonathan Larson Grants
The American Theatre Wing is accepting applications for the 2010 Jonathan Larson Grants. Originally administered by the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation (from 1997-2008), the grants are given annually to recognize emerging composers, lyricists, and bookwriters who work in musical theater. The grants are intended for artists with a demonstrated commitment and dedication to a career in musical theater. Applicant artists should be working professionally in the field. Individuals may apply as lyricists, composers, composer/lyricists, or composer/lyricist/ bookwriters. Individual bookwriter applications are not accepted. Collaborative teams may apply together as composer and lyricist or composer, lyricist, and bookwriter. Collaborators who work together regularly are strongly encouraged to apply as a team. Deadline: Aug. 29, 2009. http://americantheatrewing.org/larsongrants/

Orthopedic Research

Department of Defense DOD) Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP).
This program will support innovative, high-impact, clinically relevant research to advance treatment and rapid rehabilitation from musculoskeletal injuries sustained during military combat or combat-related activities. The PRORP is pleased to announce that the below Program Announcements/Funding Opportunities have been released. Submission deadlines are provided.

Clinical Trial Award (W81XWH-09-PRORP-CTA) - Max. Direct Costs: $2.5M, Max. Period of Performance: 4 years. Deadlines: Pre-Application (Pre-Proposal): Aug 13, 2009; Application: Nov. 17, 2009 (http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=48445)

Hypothesis Development Award (W81XWH-09-PRORP-HAD) - Max. Direct Costs: $100K, Max. Period of Performance: 18 months. Deadlines: Pre-Application (Letter of Intent): Aug. 25, 2009; Application: Sept. 15, 2009 (http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=48450)

Idea Development Award – (W81XWH-09-PRORP-IDA) - Max. Direct Costs: $400K, Max. Period of Performance: 3 years. Pre-Application (Pre-Proposal): Aug. 13, 2009; Application: Nov. 17, 2009 (http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=48453)

Technology Development Award – (W81XWH-09-PRORP-TDA) - Max. Direct Costs: $2M, Max. Period of Performance: 4 years. Pre-Application (Pre-Proposal): Aug. 13, 2009; Application: Nov. 17, 2009 (http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=48454)

Translational Research Partnership Award – (W81XWH-09-PRORP-TRPA) - Max. Direct Costs: $750K, Max. Period of Performance: 3 years. Pre-Application (Pre-Proposal): Aug. 13, 2009; Application: Nov. 17, 2009 (http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=48456)

Pre-applications are REQUIRED for all PRORP award mechanisms. Please note that some pre-applications are pre-proposals, which will be screened, and full applications accepted only after invitation.

Detailed descriptions of each award mechanism, including the intent, eligibility, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the FY09 PRORP Program Announcement and Application Instructions & General Information documents, which are available from the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov), the CDMRP website (http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pcrp.htm) and the CDMRP eReceipt Website (https://cdmrp.org).

Science Education

NASA Office of Education – K-12 Cooperative Agreements
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of Education is releasing the NASA Cooperative Agreements Notice (CAN) for proposals (# NNG09Z13001). The K-12 CAN effort seeks proposals that incorporate innovative approaches for development and delivery of instructional materials, creates experiences that capture the interest of learners, and actively involves participants in relevant, NASA science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) content applications. The instructional materials and experiences of the proposal should support secondary level teaching and learning, with a particular emphasis on high school education. Each funded proposal is expected to leverage NASA’s unique contributions in STEM fields to inspire in young people an interest in NASA-related careers, to enhance students’ academic experiences, and/or to improve educators’ abilities to engage and stimulate their students.

The proposed work must identify an educational need, be grounded in education research, and/or best practices that correspond to the proposal’s stated objective and intended outcomes. It should also describe formative, summative, and other evaluations, as appropriate. Interwoven throughout the proposal should be processes to expand integration of technology and use of digital delivery mechanisms as effective educational tools to meet the project objectives. The cultivation of diversity and inclusiveness is both a management philosophy and core value for all of NASA's education efforts. Confirming an organizational relationship for all proposal team members will be a prerequisite for proposal submission. A proposal cannot be submitted if an organizational relationship is missing for any team member. The knowledge, expertise, unique background, and life experiences of each individual including ethnicity, gender, race, religion, and cultural strengthens the nation. The K-12 CAN seeks proposals that encompass this philosophy. Deadlines: Notice of Intent: Aug. 24, 2009; Pre-proposal teleconference: Sep. 10, 2009; Proposal: Sep. 25, 2009. Go to: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/

Of Interest

Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcase Coming in October
The next Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcast will be held live October 21, 2009 from 1-2 p.m. to discuss current program status, system enhancements, other activities and issues affecting the grant community. Details for viewing the archive Webcast are available on the Stakeholder Web site page: http://www.grants.gov/help/stakeholder_communications.jsp.

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