SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support to improve communities and to help
people develop the skills they need to succeed in life.
Program URL: http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/cr/guidelines.shtml
For assistance or more information on this grant announcement please contact us at information@landd.net.
North American Wetlands Conservation Act–Small Grants Program
/Department of the Interior
SYNOPSIS:
The Small Grants Program is a competitive, matching grants program
that supports public-private partnerships carrying 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. Grant requests can be no greater than $75,000.
Deadline(s): 11/30/2007
Program URL: http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/NAWCA/USsmallgrants.html
For assistance in pursuing this grant application please contact us at information@landd.net.
Two interesting grants just came across our desk. Both have wide application for our clients.
Increase Child Abuse Knowledge!
Research on Interventions for Child Abuse and Neglect
POSTED: 8/21/2007
FUNDING SOURCE: NIH
ELIGIBILITY: Nonprofit and public agencies
$ AVAILABLE: N.A.
GRANTS AVAILABLE: N.A.
MAX GRANT SIZE: N.A.
DEADLINE: 9/25/07 (Cycle III)
CONTACT INFORMATION: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-437.html
DESCRIPTION: Grants focused on conducting efficacy and effectiveness trials of child abuse and neglect interventions.
——————————————————Improve Ph.D. Acquisition for Underrepresented Groups!
Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program
POSTED: 8/16/2007
FUNDING SOURCE: DHHS
ELIGIBILITY: IHEs
$ AVAILABLE: N.A.
GRANTS AVAILABLE: N.A.
MAX GRANT SIZE: $350,000
DEADLINE: 1/22/08
CONTACT INFORMATION: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-432.html
DESCRIPTION: Encourage individuals from underrepresented groups who have recently obtained their baccalaureate degrees to complete for Ph.D. degree programs in biomedically relevant sciences through extensive academic enhancements and research experience.
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For assistance in pursuing either of these grant applications please contact us at information@landd.net.
The Center for Substance Abuse Treatment’s (CSAT’s) latest Substance Abuse Treatment Advisory, Naltrexone for Extended-Release Injectable Suspension for Treatment of Alcohol Dependence (Spring 2007, Volume 6, Issue 1) is available now!
In April 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new extended-release injectable formulation of naltrexone (Vivitrol®) for the treatment of alcohol dependence. This issue answers questions treatment providers, particularly counselors and program administrators, may have about injectable naltrexone.
SYNOPSIS:
Organizations seeking grants must actively support programs that
address the Sponsor’s focus areas of education, literacy, domestic
violence prevention or technology for healthcare and healthcare
accessibility.
Program URL: http://foundation.verizon.com/02006.shtml
For assistance in pursuing this grant please contact us at information@landd.net.
A streaming video and PDF presentations of six of the speakers from the 2007 New Mexico Bioinformatics Symposium are available online. The presentations are free or charge, and cover a range of topics related to the symposium theme of “Proteomics including NanoBioIT.” The presentations can be viewed at the New Mexico INBRE web site at the following address: www.nminbre.org/pages/events/nmbis/2007/presentations.jspWe trust that you will find these presentations informative and interesting, and hope you enjoy them!
For more information contact us at information@landd.net.
Grants Program–Science and Engineering,
Medical Research, and Liberal Arts
SYNOPSIS:
Grants are provided for studies and programs in the areas of
science, engineering and medical research. Eligible institutions in
these fields are accredited four-year colleges and universities,
medical schools, and major, independent scientific and medical
research institutions located in the United States. The sponsor also
funds programs designed to promote innovative instruction and research
at leading liberal arts colleges across the nation.
Deadline(s): 11/01/2007
05/01/2008
Program URL: http://www.wmkeck.org/fund/criteria_science.html
For assistance pursuing this grant please contact us at information@landd.net.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure is excited to announce four new breast cancer research funding opportunities and a new system for grant application and review. Under the direction of Komen’s Chief Scientific Advisor, Dr. Eric Winer and the Komen Scientific Advisory Board these new research grant awards focus on bringing recent laboratory advances to the clinic and will be instrumental in developing new treatments, all with the goal of decreasing the number of deaths from breast cancer and ultimately preventing the disease. Funding levels and salary caps have been increased for all award types and applicants are not required to be United States citizens. Komen’s new application and review procedures include a significantly streamlined process, clearer application guidance, new application requirements and proposal sections, new review criteria, and new online application and review systems that simplify and automate application and review processes. Requests for Applications will be available by Tuesday, August 28 at www.komen.org in the Grants Program tab.
Promise Grants provide up to $1.5M annually over five years for integrated research programs that bring together laboratory and clinical investigators from different disciplines to work together to address issues that have the potential to reduce breast cancer mortality. Pre-applications are required prior to starting a full application. Pre-applications are due no later than October 23, 2007 8:00pm eastern time and full applications are due December 4, 2007 8:00pm eastern time.
Investigator Initiated Research Grants provide up to $600,000 over three years to stimulate exploration of new ideas and novel approaches in breast cancer research and clinical practice that will lead to reductions in breast cancer incidence and/or mortality within the next decade. Pre-applications are required prior to starting a full application. Pre-applications are due no later than October 9, 2007 8:00pm eastern time and full applications are due November 8, 2007 8:00pm eastern time.
Career Catalyst Research Grants provide critical opportunities for scientists in the early stages of their career to achieve research independence with an independent award of up to $450,000 over three years. CCR investigators lead a research project addressing an important question in breast cancer research and complete a self-defined career development plan with support from a mentor committee. Pre-applications are required prior to starting a full application. Pre-applications are due no later than October 9, 2007 8:00pm eastern time and full applications are due November 8, 2007 8:00pm eastern time.
Postdoctoral Fellowships seek to attract pre-faculty scientists into breast cancer by providing up to $60,000 annually over three years. Fellows can apply for grants in one of two research tracks, basic and translational research leading to reductions in breast cancer incidence and/or mortality. Pre-applications are required prior to starting a full application. Pre-applications are due no later than October 4, 2007 8:00pm eastern time and full applications are due October 16, 2007 8:00pm eastern time.
Additional information about Komen’s Research Grants Program and details about funding opportunities are available from Susan G. Komen for the Cure, at: www.komen.org .
For assistance in applying for this grant award please contact us at information@landd.net.
L&D Associates is continuously upgrading its service and capabilities to better serve you, the client.
You can assist us in providing better service by telling us a bit about you and your grant writing and program evaluation needs.
To accomplish this we have drafted a brief survey instrument to gauge your needs and how we can best address those needs.
We appreciate your time in completing this survey and look forward to serving you in the future.
Contact us by email at information@landd.net
National Wildlife Refuge System Preserve America Grant Program
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is requesting proposals to help foster interpretive,
education and visitor initiatives that incorporate history and
historic sites into the Refuge System’s mission. This program seeks
to protect historic sites, integrate history into refuge interpretive
and education programs, and build partnerships with communities and
organizations interested in supporting refuge programs.
Deadline(s): 11/01/2007
Web Site: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=3946
Program URL: http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Browse_All_Programs&CONTENTID=6417&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm
For assistance in applying for this grant award please contact us at information@landd.net.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor seeks to assist Vermont organizations concerned with
the needs and quality of life in Vermont, its citizens and its
communities. Those organizations include, but are not limited to,
those dealing with: agriculture, disadvantaged youth, ecology and the
natural world, education in the broadest sense, public policy issues,
and the promotion of the arts.
Deadline(s): 11/09/2007
Program URL: http://www.windham-foundation.org/foundation/grants/index.html
For assistance in applying for this grant award please contact us at information@landd.net.
Foundation and Philanthropic Services Grants Program
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor’s Foundation and Philanthropic Services department
distributes grants to tax-exempt organizations for projects focused on
providing access to education, health care and family service programs
that target underserved populations.
Deadline(s): 09/07/2007
Program URL: http://www.bankofamerica.com/privatebank/index.cfm?template=charitable_management_services_grant
For assistance in applying for this grant award please contact us at information@landd.net.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor has supported a wide range of reforms to promote
economic inclusion and human rights, including efforts to: improve the
lives of underprivileged and incarcerated children, secure equal
access to quality education, integrate people of color and immigrants
into civic institutions and the state’s economy, and increase the
economic health of working families.
Program URL: http://www.rosenberg-foundation.org/grant.html
Geo. Restricted: CALIFORNIA
For assistance in applying for this grant award please contact us at information@landd.net.
Non-Member Training Grants
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for training grants of up to $5,000, to
be used to provide needed training, either on or off-site, for the
members of a multidisciplinary team, to further the program goal of
providing comprehensive multidisciplinary intervention in child abuse
cases.
Deadline(s): 09/21/2007
Program URL: http://www.nca-online.org/uploads/2008RFP.pdf
For assistance in securing in this grant award please contact us at information@landd.net.
Arizona Diamondbacks
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor will consider applications from non-profit
organizations that target the following issues: health care for the
indigent, homelessness and youth education.
Deadline(s): 10/01/2007 Program URL: http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/ari/community/grants.jspFor assistance in securing in this grant award please contact us at information@landd.net.
