Tech Talkin’ Govs: Part III

Tech Talkin’ Govs: Part III

The third installment of SSTI’s Tech Talkin’ Govs’ series includes excerpts from speeches delivered in Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Mississippi, and Utah. The first and second installments are available in the Jan. 11 and Jan. 18 editions of the Digest.

Delaware Gov. Jack Markell unveiled an initiative to support entrepreneurs by incorporating best practices from across the nation. Read more…

Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie asked lawmakers to approve funding for the state’s broadband initiative and to initiate a laptop program for public schools. Read more…

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick proposed a $10 million increase in funding for community colleges to address a skills gap. Read more…

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant introduced the Energy Sustainability and Development Act, which he says will create manufacturing incentives and establish a Biomass Center of Excellence. Read more…

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert called on universities and the private sector to lead an energy research initiative. Read more…

Read the full story…

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Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund

Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund

Sponsor: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Department of the Interior

SYNOPSIS: The Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund will fund projects that conserve the worlds most endangered species.

Deadline(s): 03/01/2012

Program URL: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137834

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Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements

Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements

Sponsor: Rural Business – Cooperative Service/Department of Agriculture

SYNOPSIS: Rural Business – Cooperative Service invites applications for renewable energy system and energy efficiency improvement projects. The amount of funds available for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in Fiscal Year 2012 will be approximately $59.6 million.

Deadline(s): 03/30/2012

Web Site: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-20/html/2012-755.htm

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Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant

: Scott F. Nadler PASSOR Musculoskeletal Research Grant

Sponsor: Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

SYNOPSIS: The award is a grant for research or education on a opic related to the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Deadline(s): 05/01/2012

Web Site: http://www.foundationforpmr.org/NEW/grants.html

Program URL: http://www.foundationforpmr.org/NEW/1grants/nadler.html

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SSTI Launches Webinar Series

SSTI Launches Webinar Series

Join Us Each Month on the Third Thursday at 3:00 PM EST
As SSTI was preparing for the 2011 conference, there were simply too many great session ideas for the time slots available. SSTI could not bear to see this great content simply cut from the schedule and forgotten. From that moment forward, we decided to bring some of the conference to you each month by introducing SSTI Webinar Sessions. Read more…

Help Women and Children

Help Women and Children!
Affordable Care Act: Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Research Program
POSTED: 1/18/2012
FUNDING SOURCE: ACF
ELIGIBILITY: Nonprofit and public agencies
$ AVAILABLE: $600,000
GRANTS AVAILABLE: 2
MAX GRANT SIZE: N.A.
DEADLINE: 3/16/2012
CONTACT INFORMATION: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=3396749F-91A4-4739-B3D7-3F59030AFFC0&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
DESCRIPTION: Grants for applied research relating to maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting services which show promise of advancing knowledge about the implementation and effectiveness of home visiting programs designed to improve life outcomes among mothers, infants, and young children.
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Provide Energy in Rural Areas

Provide Energy in Rural Areas!
Rural Energy for America Program
POSTED: 1/20/2012
FUNDING SOURCE: USDA
ELIGIBILITY: Rural energy providers
$ AVAILABLE: $59,600,000
GRANTS AVAILABLE: N.A.
MAX GRANT SIZE: N.A.
DEADLINE: 3/30/2012
CONTACT INFORMATION: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-20/html/2012-755.htm
DESCRIPTION: Loans and grants for energy projects that benefit rural areas.
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Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative

Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative

Sponsor: National Institute of Food and Agriculture/Department of Agriculture

SYNOPSIS: NIFA announces the availability of grant funds and requests applications for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) for fiscal year (FY) 2012 to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research and extension activities. OREI funds research and extension programs that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. The amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 is anticipated to be approximately $19 million.

Deadline(s): 03/09/2012

Web Site: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/12_orei.pdf

Program URL: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=S8p0PVDBrQln166J2yQWpgBxtjCtbPggyLXnZ69xwSlHVDZFGf2D!-1373114776?oppId=138253&mode=VIEW

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NSF 2012 Science & Engineering Indicators Are Now Available

NSF 2012 Science & Engineering Indicators Are Now Available

The National Science Foundation’s National Science Board has released the 2012 edition of its biennial compilation of U.S. science and engineering indicators and trends. This year’s release includes an interactive tool to view state S&E data and a separate digest with 30 key data points for evaluating U.S. progress. While the U.S. still leads the world in many of these key metrics, developing countries appear to have made significant strides in S&E competitiveness, according to the report. Additional data will be available after February 15. Learn more…

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Universities Develop Private-Public Partnerships to Transform Research into Startups

Universities Develop Private-Public Partnerships to Transform Research into Startups

Across the U.S. and Canada, universities continue to forge public-private partnerships focused on creating a formalized approach to turn university research into market-ready products and startup companies. These initiatives focus on developing innovation ecosystems and providing potential entrepreneurs with the tools to launch a startup company. Read more…

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President Elevates SBA Head to Cabinet, Seeks Agency Consolidation

President Elevates SBA Head to Cabinet, Seeks Agency Consolidation

President Obama recently announced his intention to streamline the six federal departments and agencies focused on business and trade into a single department. Doing so would require Congress to grant the president authority to reorganize the Executive branch and then submit the proposal to Congress as an up or down vote. The new department would help coordinate federal trade policy, and provide a comprehensive source for business support. As an indication of the president’s commitment to improving federal support for small businesses, he also announced that he would promote the Small Business Administration (SBA) to a cabinet-level agency. Read more…

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Higher Ed Funding in AZ, NM Focuses on Outcomes, Increasing STEM Grads

Higher Ed Funding in AZ, NM Focuses on Outcomes, Increasing STEM Grads

With a sharp decline in state funding available for higher education over the past several years, performance- and outcome-based funding has garnered a great deal of attention in several states seeking to maximize education funds and support economic growth. Governors in Arizona and New Mexico recently proposed significant reforms in higher education funding so that universities with greater R&D expenditures and those that graduate more students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields would receive a bigger share of state funds. Read more…

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Tech Talkin’ Govs: Part II

Tech Talkin’ Govs: Part II

The second installment of SSTI’s Tech Talkin’ Govs series includes excerpts from speeches delivered in Alaska, Colorado, Missouri, and New Mexico. Our first installment was in the Jan. 11 Digest.

Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell asked lawmakers to create a fund for earnings from the state’s merit scholarship established last year to apply to future generations. Read more…

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper called on lawmakers to dedicate state funds to continue efforts of the privately funded Colorado Innovation Network. Read more…

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon proposed $4 million in seed capital to jumpstart the recently enacted Missouri Science and Innovation Reinvestment Act. Read more…

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez proposed an R&D tax credit to attract high-tech companies to the state. Read more…

Read more…

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Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund

Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund

Sponsor: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service/Department of the Interior

SYNOPSIS: The Wildlife Without Borders Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Fund will fund projects that conserve the worlds most endangered species.

Deadline(s): 03/01/2012

Program URL: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=137834

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State Clean Energy Initiatives Need Economic Development Component, Brookings Reports

State Clean Energy Initiatives Need Economic Development Component, Brookings Reports

In order to build thriving clean energy industries, state clean energy funds should devote a significant portion of their funding to economic development, according to a new report from the Brookings Institute. While most funds focus on clean energy project installation, additional state funding for R&D, early stage capital, entrepreneurial support and other activities are important elements in an effective cleantech strategy. Read the report…