Senator Boxer's Grants Newsletter -- includes 33 new or updated FEDERAL GRANT opportunities

Posted:  19 Mar 13

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On Tue, Mar 19, 2013 at 2:58 PM, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer <barbara.boxer@boxer.enews.senate.gov> wrote: (You can view the message online.)

ABOUT THE SENATOR CONSTITUENT SERVICES ISSUES & LEGISLATION PRESS CONTACT - - - - - NEWS FROM BARBARA BOXER, UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM CALIFORNIA - - - - - March 19, 2013 This summary of federal funding announcements, brought to you by the Office of U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, is a service aimed at helping Californians become aware of funding opportunities offered through our nation’s federal grant-making agencies.  The summary for March 2013 includes 33 new or updated opportunities in the following areas:       Agriculture Community Service Education Energy Environment Health & Human Services Housing & Urban Development Justice Labor Native Americans Science Transportation We encourage you to visit the Grants Assistance section of Senator Boxer’s website (http://www.boxer.senate.gov/en/services/grants/newsletter.cfm) to learn of upcoming workshops throughout California.  Members of the Senator’s staff are also in attendance at these workshops and look forward to speaking with you about how our office may be able to support your federal grant application. Because not all federal grant-making agencies list grant opportunities each month, constituents are encouraged to visit grants.gov, the federal grants web site that allows users to electronically find and apply for current competitive grant opportunities from all federal grant-making agencies.  In addition, users may sign up for email updates to receive new grant postings via email as soon as they become available. Application deadlines and guidelines may change.  Please check with the awarding agency before applying.

Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture Minor Crop Pest Management Program Interregional Research Project Current Closing Date for Applications: April 16, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: n/a Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,000,000 CFDA Number: 10.200  --  Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=222774 U.S. Department of Agriculture SNAP Program and Technology Improvement Grants Current Closing Date for Applications: May 6, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 53 Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000 CFDA Number: 10.580  --  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Process and Technology Improvement Grants For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=225513 Community Service Corporation for National & Community Service School Turnaround AmeriCorps Current Closing Date for Applications: April 23, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: n/a Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000 CFDA Number: 94.006  --  AmeriCorps For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=224393 Education U.S. Department of Education Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Grant Program Current Closing Date for Applications: April 15, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 2 Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,138,125 CFDA Number: 84.041  --  Impact Aid For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=223513 Energy U.S. Department of Energy Innovation for Increasing Cybersecurity for Energy Delivery Systems Current Closing Date for Applications: April 5, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 5 Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000 CFDA Number: 81.086  --  Conservation Research and Development For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=219795 U.S. Department of Energy Bench and Pilot Scale Applications for Research and Development of Post Combustion and Pre Combustion Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies for Coal Fired Power Plants Current Closing Date for Applications: April 2, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 21 Estimated Total Program Funding: $100,000,000 CFDA Number: 81.089  --  Fossil Energy Research and Development For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=227168 U.S. Department of Energy Better Buildings: Commercial Energy Efficiency Solutions Current Closing Date for Applications: April 24, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 6 Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000 CFDA Number: 81.086  --  Conservation Research and Development For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=225693 Environment U.S. Department of the Interior National Fish Habitat Action Plan Current Closing Date for Applications: September 30, 2015 Expected Number of Awards: 65 Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000 CFDA Number: 15.608  --  Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=48460 U.S. Department of Energy Reducing Emissions Using Methanotrophic Organisms for Transportation Energy Current Closing Date for Applications: April 15, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 12 Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000 CFDA Number: 81.135  --  Advanced Research and Projects Agency - Energy Financial Assistance Program For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=227295 U.S. Department of the Interior National Fish Passage Program Current Closing Date for Applications: September 30, 2014 Expected Number of Awards: 80 Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,000,000 CFDA Number: 15.608  --  Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=58661 U.S. Department of the Interior Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund Current Closing Date for Applications: May 1, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 10 Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000 CFDA Number: 15.673  --  Wildlife Without Borders - Critically Endangered Animal Conservation Fund For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=225914 U.S. Department of the Interior San Joaquin River Restoration Program Current Closing Date for Applications: May 8, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 2 Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000 CFDA Number: 15.555  --  San Joaquin River Restoration Program For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=226093 Health & Human Services U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Well Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation Current Closing Date for Applications: April 30, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 21 Estimated Total Program Funding: $64,000,000 CFDA Number: 93.094  --  Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=227213 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Announcement of Availability of Funds for Support for Expectant and Parenting Teens, Women, Fathers and Their Families Current Closing Date for Applications: April 10, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 32 Estimated Total Program Funding: $24,000,000 CFDA Number: 93.500  --  Pregnancy Assistance Fund Program For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=220933 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Targeted Capacity Expansion: Substance Abuse Treatment for Racial/Ethnic Minority Women at High Risk for HIV/AIDS Current Closing Date for Applications: May 14, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 35 Estimated Total Program Funding: $18,195,000 CFDA Number: 93.243  --  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services_Projects of Regional and National Significance For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=226574 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Promoting Adolescent Health through School-Based HIV/STD Prevention and School-Based Surveillance Current Closing Date for Applications: April 26, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 99 Estimated Total Program Funding: $81,000,000 CFDA Number: 93.079  --  Cooperative Agreements to Promote Adolescent Health through School-Based HIV/STD Prevention and School-Based Surveillance For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=218715 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy Current Closing Date for Applications: May 7, 2016 Expected Number of Awards: n/a Estimated Total Program Funding: n/a CFDA Number: 93.113  --  Environmental Health; 93.121  --  Oral Diseases and Disorders Research; 93.173  --  Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders; 93.242  --  Mental Health Research Grants; 93.286  --  Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health; 93.307  --  Minority Health and Health Disparities Research; 93.361  --  Nursing Research; 93.399  --  Cancer Control; 93.847  --  Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases Extramural Research; 93.865  --  Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research; 93.879   --  Medical Library Assistance For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=218715 Housing & Urban Development U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Fair Housing Initiative Program Current Closing Date for Applications: June 11, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: n/a Estimated Total Program Funding: n/a CFDA Number: 14.416  --  Education and Outreach Initiatives; 14.417  --  Fair Housing Organization Initiatives; 14.418  --  Private Enforcement Initiatives For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=227042 U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Housing Counseling Training Current Closing Date for Applications: April 19, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: n/a Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,100,000 CFDA Number: 14.316  --  Housing Counseling Training Program For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=224493 Justice U.S. Department of Justice Postconviction DNA Testing Assistance Program Current Closing Date for Applications: May 10, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 6 Estimated Total Program Funding: n/a CFDA Number: 16.820  --  Postconviction DNA Testing Program For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=226854 U.S. Department of Justice Juvenile Drug Courts Training and Technical Assistance Program Current Closing Date for Applications: May 13, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 1 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000 CFDA Number: 16.585  --  Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=227162 U.S. Department of Justice Evaluation Research on Police and Technology in Schools Current Closing Date for Applications: June 3, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 50 Estimated Total Program Funding: n/a CFDA Number: 16.560  --  National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=224633 U.S. Department of Justice National AMBER Alert Training and Technical Assistance Program Current Closing Date for Applications: May 13, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 1 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,500,000 CFDA Number: 16.543  --  Missing Children's Assistance For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=227050 U.S. Department of Justice Smart Probation: Reducing Prison Populations, Saving Money, and Creating Safer Communities Current Closing Date for Applications: May 9, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: n/a Estimated Total Program Funding: $750,000 CFDA Number: 16.812  --  Second Chance Act Prisoner Reentry Initiative For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=226918 U.S. Department of Justice Smart Probation: Solving Cold Cases With DNA Current Closing Date for Applications: April 30, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 6 Estimated Total Program Funding: n/a CFDA Number: 16.560  --  National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=226953 U.S. Department of Justice Internet Crimes Against Children Program Support Current Closing Date for Applications: May 7, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 1 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000 CFDA Number: 16.543  --  Missing Children's Assistance For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=225554 Labor U.S. Department of Labor Intermediary Organizations Serving Juvenile Offenders in High-Poverty, High-Crime Communities Current Closing Date for Applications: April 15, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 4 Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000 CFDA Number: n/a For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=223573 U.S. Department of Labor Strategies Targeting Characteristics Common to Female Ex-Offenders Current Closing Date for Applications: April 17, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 8 Estimated Total Program Funding: $12,000,000 CFDA Number 17.270  --  Reintegration of Ex-Offenders For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=223574 Native Americans U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration grants to Tribes Current Closing Date for Applications: May 1, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 10 Estimated Total Program Funding: $634,000 CFDA Number:      20.703  --  Interagency Hazardous Materials Public Sector Training and Planning Grants For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=151413 Science U.S. Department of Energy Atmospheric System Research Program Current Closing Date for Applications: May 29, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 30 Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,000,000 CFDA Number: 81.049  --  Office of Science Financial Assistance Program For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=227233 National Science Foundation Small Business Technology Transfer Program Phase I Solicitation FY-2014 Current Closing Date for Applications: June 13, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 50 Estimated Total Program Funding: $11,250,000 CFDA Number: 47.041  --  Engineering Grants For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=225797 National Science Foundation Smart and Connected Health Current Closing Date for Applications: October 10, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 25 Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000 CFDA Number: 47.041  --  Engineering Grants; 47.070  --  Computer and Information Science and Engineering; 47.075  --  Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences; 93.172  --  Human Genome Research; 93.286  --  Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health; 93.396  --  Cancer Biology Research; 93.865  --  Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research; 93.866  --  Aging Research For more information, go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=226054 Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Technical Assistance Grants Current Closing Date for Applications: May 29, 2013 Expected Number of Awards: 20 Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000 CFDA Number: 20.710  --  Technical Assistance Grants For more 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