More grant opportunities, for February
The Office of Grants & 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, OGR 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 February 2014 Search for Opportunities:
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Grant Program: Higher Education Challenge Grants Program
FON: USDA-NIFA-CGP-004425
Next Deadline: Applications are due April 10, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to recruit, cultivate, and develop the next generation of scientists and leaders, and to produce a highly-skilled workforce for food, agriculture, natural resources, forestry, and environmental systems through programs that: (1) address a State, regional, national, or international educational need; (2) involve a creative or non-traditional approach toward addressing that need that can serve as a model to others; (3) encourage and facilitate better working relationships in the university science and education community, as well as between universities and the private sector, to enhance program quality and supplement available resources; and (4) result in benefits that will likely transcend the project duration and USDA support. Applications are due April 10, 2014. Approximately $4.77 million is available in funding. A 25% cost share is required. HEC-funded project must primarily focus on baccalaureate or higher level education. CONTACT: Edwin Lewis, 202/690-4565. Email: elewis@nifa.usda.gov.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)
Grant Program: Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants Program
FON: USDA-NIFA-SAECP-004424
Next Deadline: April 3, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to recruit, cultivate, and develop the next generation of scientists and leaders, and to produce a highly-skilled workforce for food, agriculture, natural resources, forestry, and environmental systems through projects that: focus on improving the quality of academic instruction within the K-14 system in order to recruit and retain a greater number of qualified and diverse graduates who are either: (a) capable of entering the agricultural sciences workforce with occupational competencies expected by employers, or (b) encouraged to pursue an advanced degree within the food, agricultural and human sciences. Approximately $900,000 is available in funding. A 25% cost share is required. SPECA-funded project must primarily focus on any of the K-14 grade levels. CONTACT: SPECA Program Officer, 202/720-1973. Email: SPEC@nifa.usda.gov.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of the Interior (DoI); Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Grant Program: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – Joint Venture Habitat Restoration and Protection
FON: F14AS00074
Next Deadline: March 28, 2014
Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking proposals to fund projects which support long-term habitat restoration, enhancement, or protection, for the conservation of native Great Lakes fish and wildlife populations, particularly migratory birds. Proposals are due March 28, 2014. Approximately $1 million is available to support awards between $25,000 and $300,000 to support projects lasting no more than 18 to 24 months. Awards require 25% matching. Eligibility is limited to state agencies and non-federal conservation organizations but opportunities exist for collaboration with colleges and universities. Projects must take place in the Great Lakes watershed which includes parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, as defined in this map, http://www.acjv.org./BCR_13/GLbasin.pdf CONTACT: MN, WI, MI, IL, OH: Barbara Jones, 612/713-5433. Email: Barbara_jones@fws.gov.
Sponsor: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Grant Program: 2014 National Geological
FON: G14AS00026
Next Deadline: March 27, 2014
Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to archive geologic, geophysical, and engineering data, maps, well logs, and samples; provide a national catalog of such archival material; and provide technical and financial assistance related to the archival material. Approximately $590,000 is available to fund 20 to 35 applications. Grant funds must be matched 1:1 with non-Federal dollars (direct and indirect costs). Since many State geological surveys are organized under a state university system, such universities may submit an application on behalf of the State geological survey. CONTACT: Margaret Eastman, 703/648-7366. Email: mrussell@usgs.gov.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR)
Grant Program: NOAA Sea Grant Aquaculture Research Program 2014
FON: NOAA-OAR-SG-2014-2003987
Next Deadline: Pre-proposals are due February 21, 2014. Proposals are due May 5, 2014
Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to support the development of environmentally and economically sustainable ocean, coastal, or Great Lakes aquaculture. Aquaculture that occurs in the Great Lakes or its coastal zone is eligible for this competition. Pre-proposals are due February 21, 2014. Proposals are due May 5, 2014 to the state Sea Grant Program. Approximately up to $3 million is available. CONTACT: Gene Kim, 301/734-1281. Email: oar.hq.sg.aquaculture@noaa.gov.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD); Department of the Army; Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Grant Program: 2014 Broad Agency Announcement
FON: W912HZ-14-BAA-01
Next Deadline: Pre-proposals and proposals are due anytime until January 31, 2015.
Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking proposals for conducting research in the broad fields of hydraulics, dredging, coastal engineering, instrumentation, oceanography, remote sensing, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, soil effects, vehicle mobility, self-contained munitions, military engineering, geophysics, pavements, protective structures, aquatic plants, water quality, dredged material, treatment of hazardous waste, wetlands, physical/mechanical/ chemical properties of snow and other frozen precipitation, infrastructure and environmental issues for installations, computer science, telecommunications management, energy, facilities maintenance, materials and structures, engineering processes, environmental processes, land and heritage conservation, and ecological processes. Pre-proposals and proposals are due anytime until January 31, 2015. CONTACT: Contacts vary by each topic.
Sponsor: U.S. Department of the Interior (DoI); Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Grant Program: NAWCA-14-USSTANDARD-623 (U.S. Standard Grants Program)
FON: F14AS00048
Next Deadline: February, 28, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications matching grants that support public-private partnerships to carry out projects in the United States that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Act). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. Applications are due February, 28, 2014 and July 8, 2014. Approximately $41 million is available for awards. Projects must have a one to one match. CONTACT: David Buie, 301/497-5870. Email: david_buie@fws.gov.
Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
Grant Program: Fiscal Year 2014 Pollution Prevention Grant Program
FON: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2014-002
Next Deadline: March 20, 2014
Solicitation, Grants.gov
Abstract: Notice seeking applications to assist state and tribal governments to encourage businesses to adopt environmental strategies and solutions that significantly reduce or eliminate waste from the source. Approximately $4.1 million is available to states and tribes for one year. Colleges and universities are not eligible to apply as lead institutions, but can serve as partners. CONTACT: Contacts vary by region.
