New grant opportunities for June

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 its 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.

The following new grant announcements have been added to the list of Upcoming Opportunities located on the Office of Grants and Research website. The link for the OG&R website is: http://www.uwgb.edu/research/funding/opportunities.asp.

Sponsor: American Institute for Economic Research
Grant Program: Fellowship and Internship Programs
Next Deadline: Aug 01, 2014 (Student Summer Fellowships Solicitation), Oct 01, 2014 (Visiting Research Fellowship)
 Student Summer Fellowships Solicitation, Visiting Research Fellowship Solicitation
Abstract: Visiting Research Fellowships (annual deadlines: summer-2/1, fall-5/1, and spring-10/1) support summer research in residence at the institute in areas such as money, banking, and credit; public and personal finance; economic and monetary history; and other topics. Student Summer Fellowships support college students, post graduates and graduate students. Internships (annual deadlines: summer-4/1, fall-8/1, spring-12/1) introduce accomplished undergraduate and graduate students to economic research. See https://www.aier.org/education for details. Email: Natalia.Smirnova@aier.org.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Grant Program: Rural Cooperative Development Grants Program (RCDG)
CFDA Number: 10.446
http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_RCDG.html
Next Deadline: Jun 24, 2014
Abstract: Provides grants to non-profit companies and IHEs to improve economic conditions in rural areas through cooperative development by coordinating activities that retain rural businesses, facilitate cooperatives, generate employment, improve marketing opportunities and provide technical assistance. In FY 14, $5.8 million is available. Matching requirement 25 percent (5 percent for 1994 institutions). Deadline refers to electronic deadline. Applications sent by mail must be sent by 6/30/14. See http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_RCDG.html for contacts and updates when available.  CFDA Number:10.446. Contact: Varies by state, Rural Development 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education

Grant Program: Education Technology
CFDA Number: 84.305A

Next Deadline: Aug 07, 2014
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Abstract: Supports research on education technology tools that are designed to provide or support instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science (including pre-reading, pre-writing, early mathematics, and early science) or to provide professional development for teachers related to instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science. LOIs strongly encouraged by June 5. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including the special education version of this program (84.324A). Email: jonathan.levy@ed.gov. Contact: Jonathan Levy, Program Officer555 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20208; 202/219-2096.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education
Grant Program: Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning
CFDA Number: 84.305A

Next Deadline: Aug 07, 2014
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Abstract: Supports research on interventions designed to improve social skills and behaviors that support academic and other important school-related outcomes (e.g. attendance, high school graduation rates) in typically developing students in K-12. LOIs strongly encouraged by June 5. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including the special education version of this program (84.324A–Social and Behavioral Outcomes to Support Learning). Email: emily.doolittle@ed.gov. Contact: Emily Doolittle, Program Officer, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20208, 202/219-1201.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education
Grant Program: Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Program
CFDA Number: 84.206A
Next Deadline: Jun 24, 2014
http://www2.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html
Abstract: Supports a coordinated program of scientifically based research, demonstration projects, innovative strategies, and similar activities designed to build and enhance the ability of elementary and secondary schools nationwide to meet the special educational needs of gifted and talented students. FY 14 priority is for grantees to scale up and evaluate models designed to increase the number of gifted and talented students from underrepresented groups. NOI requested by 5/21/14. See http://www2.ed.gov/programs/javits/index.html for details. Email: irene.harwarth@ed.gov. Contact: Irene Harwarth, Program Contact, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20202-4260; 202/401-3751.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education
Grant Program: Investing in Innovation (i3) Program
CFDA Number: 84.411
Next Deadline: Jun 24, 2014
http://www.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html
Abstract: Supports LEAs and non-profit organizations (including IHEs) with a record of improving student achievement and attainment in order to expand the implementation of, and investment in, innovative practices that are demonstrated to have an impact on improving student achievement or student growth, closing achievement gaps, decreasing dropout rates, increasing high school graduation rates, or increasing college enrollment and completion rates. deadline for Development grants was April 14; deadline for Scale-Up and Validation grants is June 24. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html Email: i3@ed.gov. Contact:Kelly Terpak, Program Officer, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202; 202/453-7122.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education

Grant Program: Early Learning Programs and Policies
CFDA Number: 84.324A
Next Deadline: Aug 07, 2014
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Abstract: Program intends to contribute to improvement of school readiness skills (e.g., pre-reading, early mathematical skills, language, vocabulary, social skills) of prekindergarten children. LOIs strongly encouraged by June 5. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including special education version of this program (84.324A–Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education). Email: caroline.ebanks@ed.gov. Contact: Caroline Ebanks, Program Officer, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20208. 202/219-1410.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education
Grant Program: Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching
CFDA Number: 84.305A
Next Deadline: Aug 07, 2014
http://ies.ed.gov/funding/
Abstract: This program will identify effective strategies for improving the performance of classroom teachers in ways that increase student learning and school achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and the sciences for K-12 students. The long term outcomes of this program will be an array of programs, assessments, and strategies that have been demonstrated to be effective for improving and assessing teacher quality in ways that are linked to increases in student achievement. LOIs strongly encouraged by June 5. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ Education Research Programs for details. Email: wai-ying.chow@ed.gov. CFDA Number:84.305A. Contact: Wai-Ying Chow, Program Officer,555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20208; 202/219-0326.

Sponsor: U.S. Department of Education
Grant Program: Postsecondary and Adult Education Research
CFDA Number: 84.305A
Next Deadline: Aug 07, 2014
http://ies.ed.gov/funding
Abstract: Supports the improvement of reading, writing, and numeracy skills of learners in adult education programs; the enhancement of targeted learning outcomes of postsecondary students; and the increase in access to, persistence in, and completion of postsecondary education. The long-term outcome of this program will be an array of tools and strategies that have been documented to be effective for improving education outcomes of adult learners and postsecondary students at the college level. LOIs strongly encouraged by June 5. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding for Education Research Programs for details. Email: meredith.larson@ed.gov. CFDA Number:84.305A. Contact: Meredith Larson, Program Officer, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20208; 202/219-2025.

Sponsor: Spencer Foundation
Grant Program: Research Grant Program
Next Deadline: Aug 28, 2014
http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/how-to-apply
Abstract: Foundation focuses on four areas: Education and Social Opportunity; Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Institutions; Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources; and Purposes and Values of Education. Small Research Grants (2/6/14, 3/27/14, 6/24/14, 8/28/14) offer up to $50,000 for pilot research and the initial phases of larger investigations. Major Research Grants support projects up to $500,000 (3/14/14 is last deadline for required prelim proposals before program migrates to the Lyle Spencer Research Awards Program; guidelines available in March 2014). See http://tinyurl.com/mafffqd. Email: abrinkman@spencer.org. Contact: Annie Brinkman, Grants Manager, 625 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL 60611-1803; 312/274-6511.

Sponsor: American Musicological Society
Grant Program: Travel and Research Grants
Next Deadline: Aug 15, 2014
http://www.ams-net.org/grants
Abstract: Provides several travel and research grants to advance research in the various fields of music: M. Elizabeth C. Bartlet Fund for research in France (4/1); Thomas Hampson Fund for research/publication in Classic Song (8/15); Jan LaRue Travel Fund for research in Europe (4/1); Janet Levy Fund for independent scholars (3/1); Membership and Professional Development Committee Travel Grants (5/10); Eileen Southern Travel Fund-funds for minority students to travel to annual meetings (6/1); Eugene K. Wolf Travel Fund for European research (4/1); Ora Frishberg Saloman Fund (4/1); and Teaching Fund (3/1). See http://www.ams-net.org/grants. Contact: Robert Judd, Executive Director, 6010 College Station, Brunswick, ME 04011; 207/798-4243.

Sponsor: Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Grant Program: Core Fulbright Scholar Program (U.S. Scholars)
Next Deadline: Aug 01, 2014
http://www.cies.org
Abstract: Sends nearly 800 scholars and professionals each year to 140 countries where they lecture or conduct research in a wide variety of academic and professional fields. Applicants must have current U.S. citizenship; hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in their field; have university teaching experience; and have foreign language proficiency for country where project will take place. Awards vary from two months to a full academic year. Annual deadline: 8/1. See http://www.cies.org for details. Email: scholars@cies.iie.org. Contact: (Contacts Vary by Region)1400 K Street, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005. 202/686-4000

Sponsor: Mockingbird Foundation
Grant Program: Grants (Music Ed. for Children, College & Adult Students, & Instructors)
Next Deadline: Aug 01, 2014
http://mbird.org/funding/
Abstract: Supports music education, primarily for children. Projects may encourage expression in all musical forms. Preference for projects for disadvantaged children 18 years or younger (those with low skills, income, with disabilities, and/or in foster care, and hospitals). May also target college students, instructors, or adult students. Awards (up to $5,000) are for instruments, texts, materials, learning and performance space, and teachers. Inquiries accepted online. Annual deadline: 8/1. See http://mbird.org/funding/ for details. Email: grants@mbird.org. Contact: Kristen Godard, Funding Director, 60 Railroad Place, Suite 502, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866-3033;

Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Grant Program: America’s Media Makers: Development and Production Grants
Next Deadline: Aug 13, 2014
http://tinyurl.com/cs6hrxc (Development Grant Details), http://tinyurl.com/ce2zudd (Production Grant Details)
Abstract: Encourages projects that feature multiple formats to engage the public in the exploration of humanities ideas in the following areas: interactive digital media; film and television; and radio. Development grants enable media producers to collaborate with scholars to develop humanities content and to prepare programs for production. Production grants enable producers and scholars to continue their engagement with humanities topics. See http://tinyurl.com/cs6hrxc (development) and http://tinyurl.com/ce2zudd (production) for details. Email: DWeinstein@neh.gov. Contact: David Weinstein, Senior Program Officer, Division of Public Programs, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20506; 202/606-8308.

Sponsor: National Endowment for the Humanities
Grant Program: Museums, Libraries, and Cultural Organizations: Planning Grants
Next Deadline: Aug 13, 2014
http://tinyurl.com/c9tu82c
Abstract: Program allows institutions to provide the public with opportunities to explore the humanities through activities such as exhibitions, reading and film discussion series, catalogs, lectures, symposia, and websites. Planning grants support the early stages of project development, including consultation with scholars, refinement of humanities themes, preliminary design, and audience evaluation. Projects with broad outreach and digital components are strongly encouraged. Grants generally range from $40,000, to $75,000. See http://tinyurl.com/c9tu82c for details. Email: DWeinstein@neh.gov. Contact: David Weinstein, Program Officer, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20506; 202/606-8308.

Sponsor: American Honda Foundation
Grant Program: Grants Program (Youth, Prenatal – 21)
Next Deadline: Aug 01, 2014
http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Abstract: Supports projects that meet the needs of youth, especially minority students. Projects have included job training and math, science, technology, and environmental education improvement, including curriculum development. Emphasis is on broad, innovative, and forward-thinking projects with national scope. Annual deadlines: 2/1, 5/1, 8/1, and 11/1. Grants range between $20,000 and $75,000. Limited submission: one application permitted per 12 month period. See http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf for details. Contact: Donna Hammond, Program Officer, 1919 Torrance Blvd, Mailstop: 100-1W-5A, Torrance, CA 90501-2746; 310/781-4090.

Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Grant Program: Biological Anthropology

Next Deadline: November 17, 2014 (Senior Research full proposal target date)
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5407&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund (Senior Research opportunity)
Abstract: Supports basic research in areas related to human evolution and contemporary human biological variation. Supported research areas include human genetic variation, human adaptation, human osteology and bone biology, human and nonhuman primate paleontology, functional anatomy, and primate socioecology. Regular research (Senior) proposals are due 4/4/14; 8/1/14; 12/5/14. Dissertation proposals are due 4/3/15; 8/1/14; 12/5/14. See http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12115/nsf12115.jsp for details. Email: cehardt@nsf.gov. Contact: Carolyn Ehardt, Program Director, Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences Division, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230; 703/292-7850.

Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Grant Program: Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL)
CFDA Number: 47.076.
Next Deadline: Jul 10, 2014
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504793
Abstract: Supports research on challenges/opportunities in informal education; anticipate radically different structures, functions, and purposes of informal STEM education; challenge existing assumptions about learning and environments; and envision the future needs of diverse learners, educators, and STEM professionals. Five projects: Pathways; Research in Service to Practice; Innovations in Development; Broad Implementation; Conferences, Symposia, Workshops. Science Learning+Planning proposals due (7/10); AISL proposals due (11/14). Email: DRLAISL@nsf.gov. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504793. CFDA Number:47.076. Contact: ISE Program Director, Research on Learning Division, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230; 703/292-8616.

Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Grant Program: Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
CFDA Number: 47.074
Next Deadline: Aug 27, 2014
http://nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund
Abstract: Supports undergraduate research participation areas funded by NSF through two mechanisms. REU Sites support independent projects to initiate and conduct research projects involving a number of undergraduates. REU Supplements support the addition of undergraduates to ongoing, new, or renewal NSF-funded projects (deadlines vary). Approximately 180 new Site awards and 1,600 new Supplement awards are granted yearly. Annual deadlines: projects requiring access to Antarctica are due fourth Friday in May, for all other sites, fourth Wednesday in August. Email: reu.coord@nsf.gov. See http://nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5517&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund for details. CFDA Number:47.074. Contact: REU Coordinator, Undergraduate Education Division, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230; 703/292-4625.

Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Grant Program: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI)
CFDA Number: 66.469

Next Deadline: Jun 17, 2014
http://greatlakesrestoration.us/index.html; EPA IAND Request for Applications
Abstract: In collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other federal agencies, EPA serves as the lead federal agency on the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and supports proposals furthering protection and clean-up of Great Lakes Ecosystem, specifically the restoration and maintenance of its chemical, physical, and biological integrity. Program priorities and deadlines vary by region. Current solicitations include: FWS Coastal Program (9/30/14) and EPA Integrated Atmospheric Deposition Network (6/17/14). See http://greatlakesrestoration.us/index.html for details. Email: pranckevicius.pranas@epa.gov. Contact: Pranas Pranckevicius, Program Officer, Great Lakes National Program Office. 77 West Jackson Boulevard (G-17J), Chicago, IL 60604-3590; 312/353-3437.

Sponsor: National Science Foundation
Grant Program: Sociology
CFDA Number: 47.051
Next Deadline: Aug 15, 2014 (target date)
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5369
Abstract: Supports basic research on all forms of human social organization: societies, institutions, groups, demography and processes of individual and institutional change. Encourages investigations aimed at improving explanation of fundamental social processes, such as research on organizations and organizational behavior, population dynamics, social groups and movements, labor force participation, stratification and mobility, family, social networks, socialization, and gender roles. Annual deadlines: research target dates are 1/15 and 8/15; and target dates for dissertation proposals are 2/15 and 10/15. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5369. Email: pwhite@nsf.gov. Contact: Patricia White, Program Director, Social and Economic Sciences Division, 4201 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22230; 703/292-8762.

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