New grant opportunities for March
The Office of Grants and Research is actively seeking grant funding opportunities that both support the priorities established by Federal agencies and assist members of the UW-Green Bay community in pursuing research and program interests. As promised, OG&R is providing a link to the OG&R website and a list of funding announcements that match the broad federal priorities (STEM, Education, and Energy). This list will continue to be updated on a bi-weekly basis. Additionally, if you have a specific field of interest and would like assistance in determining potential funding sources, contact OG&R and individual searches can be accomplished using keywords provided by potential PIs. The link for the OG&R website is: www.uwgb.edu/research/funding/opportunities.asp
Results of March 2014 Search for Opportunities:
Sponsor: National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH); Division of Preservation and Access
Grant Program: Challenge Grants
FON: 20140501-PG
Next Deadline: Applications are due by May 1, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to establish or enhance endowments or spend-down funds that generate expendable earnings to support and enhance ongoing program activities. Applications are due by May 1, 2014. The federal portions of NEH challenge grants have ranged in recent years from $75,000 to $500,000. The number of applications to an NEH grant program can vary widely from year to year, as can the funding ratio. In the last five competitions the Challenge Grants program received an average of 103 applications per year. The program made an average of 18 awards per year, for a funding ratio of 17 percent. CONTACT: Office of Challenge Grants, 202/606-8309. Email: challenge@neh.gov
Sponsor: National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH); Division of Preservation and Access
Grant Program: Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
FON: 20140501-PG
Next Deadline: Applications are due May 1, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to help small and mid-sized institutions such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities improve their ability to preserve and care for their significant humanities collections. Applications are due May 1, 2014. Grants of up to $6,000 will be awarded. In the last five competitions the Preservation Assistance Grants program received an average of 313 applications per year. The program made an average of 106 awards per year, for a funding ratio of 34 percent. The number of applications to an NEH grant program can vary widely from year to year, as can the funding ratio. CONTACT: Division of Preservation and Access, 202/606-8570. Email: preservation@neh.gov
Sponsor: U.S. Department of State (DOS); Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)
Grant Program: FY 2014 Youth Ambassadors Program
FON: ECA-ECAPEC-14-043
Next Deadline: Applications are due April 18, 2014
Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to recruit and select youth and adult participants, to provide the participants with three-week exchanges focused on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development, and to support follow-on projects in their home communities. Approximately $8.475 million is available to support four to seven awards. Non-profit organizations are eligible. Organizations with less than four years experience in conducting international exchanges are eligible to apply for Option 4: Canada only. CONTACT: Melissa Cotton, 202/632-6325. Email: CottonME@state.gov
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL); Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
Grant Program: YouthBuild
FON:SGA-DFA-PY-13-04
Next Deadline: Applications are due April 22, 2014
Federal Register, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to organizations to oversee the provision of education, occupational skills training, and employment services to disadvantaged youth in their communities while performing meaningful work and service to their communities. Approximately 73 grants will be made for up to $1.1 million each. Cost share of 25% is required. LIMITED SUBMISSION: An organization may only submit one application. CONTACT: Denise Roach, 202/693-3820. Email: roach.denise@dol.gov
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Food and Nutrition Service (FNS)
Grant Program: FY15 Farm to School Grant Program
FON: USDA-FNS-F2S-2015
Next Deadline: Letters of intent for Conference/Event Grants are due April 2, 2014. Applications for Planning, Implementation, and Support Service Grants are due April 30, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications that help improve access to local foods in eligible schools. Grants are available for planning, implementation, support service, and conferences/events. Approximately $5 million is available for Planning, Implementation, and Support Service Grants. Approximately $500,000 is available for Conference/Event Grants. See solicitation for schedule of March informational webinars. CONTACT: Grant support team, 202/720-0092. Email: farmtoschool@fns.usda.gov
Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Program: Student Program for Environmental Excellence in Design
FON: EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-01
Next Deadline: Applications are due April 14, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to increase students awareness and understanding of the environmental benefits stemming from increasing fuel efficiency, reducing carbon intensity in transportation fuels, and reducing emissions in advanced vehicles. Approximately $300,000 is available for a four-year period. CONTACT: Tricia Bosler Email: bosler.tricia@epa.gov
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBES); Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Science (BCS)
Grant Program: Geography and Spatial Sciences Program – Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards (GSS-DDRI)
FON: 14-538
Next Deadline: Applications are due August 14, 2014 and February 12, 2015. Applications are due the second Thursday in August and the second Thursday in February annually thereafter.
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to support research into the nature, causes, and consequences of human activity and natural environmental processes across a range of scales. Approximately up to $600,000 is available to support 30 to 40 awards. CONTACT: Thomas Baerwald, 703/292-7301. Email: tbaerwal@nsf.gov
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBES); Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Grant Program: Geography and Spatial Sciences Program (GSS)
FON: 14-537
Next Deadline: Applications are due September 4, 2014 and the first Thursday in September annually thereafter.
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking proposals that address the nature, causes, and consequences of human activity and natural environmental processes across a range of scales. The program offers the following types of awards: regular research awards; proposals for awards for conferences, workshops, group-travel support, and community-development or community-serving activities; proposals for research coordination network awards; and proposals for rapid-response research awards. Up to $6 million is available to support multiple award types and amounts. CONTACT: Thomas Baerwald, 703/292-7301. Email: tbaerwal@nsf.gov
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD); U.S. Air Force Academy
Grant Program: Functional Polymers for Advanced Materials
FON: USAFA-BAA-2009-1-CALL-0014
Next Deadline: Required white papers are due on March 15, 2014. The due date for invited proposals will be 30 days after formal request for proposal has been sent to the applicant.
Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to enhance cadet education through participation in research, provide professional development opportunities for faculty members, and support the technology base of the Air Force and Department of Defense. The project award period is for 24 months; funding amounts have not been established. CONTACT: Scott Iacono, 719/333-6005. Email: scott.iacono@usafa.edu
Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Grant Program: Fiscal Year (FY) 14 Brownfields Training, Research, And Technical Assistance Grants Guidelines
FON: EPA-OSWER-OBLR-14-02
Next Deadline: Applications are due on April 18, 2014
Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to conduct research, or provide technical assistance to communities facing brownfields cleanup and revitalization challenges. Approximately $4 million is available to support four awards over a five year period. CONTACT: Keith Arnold, 301/589-5318.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Interior, Fish and Wildlife Services
Grant Program: White Nose Syndrome Research (WNS)
FON: F14AS00091
Next Deadline: Applications are due March 31, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to investigate critical gaps in the understanding of WNS that hinder the ability to control the disease. 2014 priorities include Priority 1: Understanding the nature and dynamics of remnant bat populations in WNS affected areas, Priority 2: 2: Understanding the nature and dynamics of Pd infectivity and virulence factors, and Priority 3: Other important research. (An open category). Approximately $2 million is available in support. CONTACT: Jeremy Coleman, 413/253-8223. Email: Jeremy_Coleman@fws.gov
Sponsor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Grant Program: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Grants to Support Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Nuisance Species
FON: F14AS00095
Next Deadline: Apr 21, 2014
Grants.gov
Abstract: Under FY14 appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State Aquatic Invasive Nuisance Species Management Plans (State Plans), and support for the creation of an Interstate Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan (Interstate Plan). State Plans have been transmitted by state governors and then approved by the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force. The Interstate Plan will not be submitted to the Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force for review and approval. All state grants will be awarded based on a competitive process for which only Great Lakes states are eligible. To be eligible for FY14 funding to implement State Plans, FY10 and FY11 grant funds must be completely expended, at the time a proposal is submitted. Also, allocation of funding will require, within 1 year of the grant agreement becoming fully executed, completion of either one rapid response training session or one rapid response action. Also, state agencies must have either completed updates to their State ANS Management Plan to include rapid response capabilities, or be on track to complete that update by September 30, 2014. Please include either the completed state rapid response plan, or a schedule for finalization of that rapid response plan (required completion by September 30, 2014) as an attachment in your grant application. Two year grant awards will be used by states (including for developing the Interstate Plan) for activities that directly relate to the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes and Great Lakes Basin. Priorities for funding will include: Implementing risk management approaches for species and pathways as described in GLMRIS reports Developing and implementing an Asian carp prevention and management plan for the Great Lakes Addressing climate change in risk assessment and management activities. For a full description of what to include in a proposal and the evaluation process please see the Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) associated with this grant. CONTACT: Michael Hoff, 612-713-5114. Email: michael_hoff@fws.gov
