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Here are the grant notices and rules GrantsWire editors have zeroed in on this week:
Here are the grant notices and rules GrantsWire editors have zeroed in on this week:

Agriculture
Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program

Arts/Culture
Regional Arts Development Program II
Cataloguing of Museum Collections Grants
National Leadership Grants

Children/Youth
Matching Requirements on Child Support Enforcement Research Demonstration Program

Community Development
Native American Community Development Financial Institutions Assistance Program

Disaster Preparedness
Flood Mitigation Grants and Hazard Mitigation Planning
Hazard Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Repetitive Flood Claims
Pre-Disaster Mitigation

Economic Development
Application Deadline Extension for Brownfields Economic Development Initiative

Education
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (State Grants)
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Partnership Grants)
The Future Leaders Exchange Program: Host Family and School Placement
Rehabilitation Counseling
Rehabilitation Long-Term Training

Environment
New England Grassroots Small Grants
US-Mexico Border Environmental Education Program
Oregon Challenge Cost Share Program

Health
State Donor Registry Support Program

Homeland Security
Flood Mitigation Assistance

Individuals With Disabilities
Job Development and Job Placement Services to Individuals for Disabilities

Justice
Impact Fund Grants

Law Enforcement
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Participation Program

Recreation
International Sports Programming Initiative

Substance Abuse
Opioid Treatment Program Accreditation Grants

Transportation
Maintenance and Repair Reimbursement Pilot Program Extension

Violence Prevention
Child and Adolescent Injury and Violence Prevention Resource Centers

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Agriculture

Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants ProgramDeadline: February 8, 2008. Eligibility: Public or other nonprofit Hispanic-serving institutions. Fund uses: To promote and strengthen the ability of Hispanic-serving institutions to carry out higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences. Contact: CSREES Help Desk, 202-401-5048; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/hispanic.html.

Arts/Culture

Regional Arts Development Program IIDeadline: November 15, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations based in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota that: create, present or serve the performing, visual, media or literary arts or humanities; have at least a five-year operating history; and have an annual operating budget larger than $250,000 but no greater than $5 million during the three most recently completed fiscal years. Fund uses: To strengthen the organizational development and long-term sustainability of quality mid-size arts organizations through a long-term investment in their operations, with an emphasis on long-range planning, organizational self-improvement and accountability. Contact: Bush Foundation, 651-227-0891; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.bushfoundation.org/Publications/RADPII.pdf.

Cataloguing of Museum Collections GrantsDeadline: Ongoing. Eligibility: Museums and other nonprofit organizations that own and house art collections and are open to the public on a regular basis. Fund uses: To support full scholarly research and documentation of one or more distinct groups of objects in a museum's permanent collection by experienced scholars. Contact: The Getty Foundation, 310-440-7320. More information: http://www.getty.edu/grants/research/institutions/cataloguing.html.

National Leadership GrantsDeadline: February 1, 2008. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, institutions of higher education, independent school districts and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To elevate museum and library practice and generate new tools, research, models, services, practices or alliances. Contact: Susan Malbin, 202-653-4768; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15849&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
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Children/Youth

Matching Requirements on Child Support Enforcement Research Demonstration ProgramAction: The Administration for Children and Families gave notice that certain programs within the agency will impose a matching requirement on grants awarded under certain fiscal 2008 program titles and funding opportunities. Contact: Melody Wayland, 202-401-5714; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21344.pdf.

Community Development

Native American Community Development Financial Institutions Assistance ProgramDeadline: December 19, 2007. Eligibility: Certified, emerging and certifiable Native Community Development Financial Institutions and sponsoring entities. Fund uses: To provide financial assistance awards to CDFIs who direct at least 50 percent of their activities toward serving Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities that have comprehensive business plans for creating demonstrable community development impact. Contact: CDFI Fund, 202-622-6355; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21495.pdf.

Disaster Preparedness

Flood Mitigation Grants and Hazard Mitigation PlanningEffective: December 3, 2007. Comments: December 31, 2007. C.F.R.: 44 CFR Parts 59, 61, 78, 79, 80, 201 and 206. Action: The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued an interim rule implementing certain provisions of the Bunning-Bereuter-Blumenhauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004 to provide new incentives for states and communities to mitigate the effects of flood damage to severe repetitive loss properties by creating the Severe Repetitive Loss program. Contact: Cecelia Rosenberg, 202-646-3321; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21265.pdf.

Hazard Mitigation Planning and Hazard Mitigation Grant ProgramEffective: November 30, 2007. C.F.R.: 44 CFR Parts 201, 204 and 206. Action: The Federal Emergency Management Agency adopted as final, without substantive changes, interim rules that establish requirements for hazard mitigation planning and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Contact: Karen Helbrecht, 202-646-3358; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21264.pdf.

Repetitive Flood ClaimsDeadline: January 31, 2008. Eligibility: State emergency management agencies and similar offices of the states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam and federally recognized tribal governments. Fund uses: To provide repetitive flood claims funds to help states and communities reduce flood damages to insured properties that have had one or more claims to the National Flood Insurance Program. Contact: Tony Hake, 202-646-9503; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/rfc/index.shtm.

Pre-Disaster MitigationDeadline: January 31, 2008. Eligibility: State emergency management agencies and similar offices of the states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Fund uses: To assist with hazard mitigation planning and the implementation of mitigation projects prior to a disaster event. Contact: Tony Hake, 202-646-3428; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/pdm/index.shtm.

Economic Development

Application Deadline Extension for Brownfields Economic Development InitiativeDeadline: December 28, 2007. Action: The Department of Housing and Urban Development extended the deadline for the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative from Dec. 24, 2007, to Dec. 27, 2007. Contact: David Kaminsky, 202-402-4612. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21558.pdf.

Education

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (State Grants)Deadline: December 20, 2007. Eligibility: States. Fund uses: To support early college preparation and awareness activities for low-income students. Contact: Angela Oliphant, 202-502-7676; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: Request for Propsosals.

Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (Partnership Grants)Deadline: December 20, 2007. Eligibility: Partnerships consisting of local educational agencies, institutions of higher education or community organizations. Fund uses: To support early college preparation and awareness activities for low-income students. Contact: Angela Oliphant, 202-502-7676; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: Request for Proposals.

The Future Leaders Exchange Program: Host Family and School PlacementDeadline: December 14, 2007. Eligibility: Public and private nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide approximately 1,100 high school students from Eurasia with an opportunity to live in the United States for the purpose of promoting democratic values and institutions throughout their home countries. Contact: Michele Peters, 202-203-7517; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21551.pdf.

Rehabilitation CounselingDeadline: November 19, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, state, local and tribal governments, tribal organizations, institutions of higher education, independent school districts and public and Indian housing authorities. Fund uses: To assist projects that provide basic or advanced training leading to an academic degree in areas of personnel shortages, provide a specified series of courses or program of study leading to award of a certificate in areas of personnel shortages or provide support for medical residents enrolled in residency training programs for physical medicine and rehabilitation. Contact: Julius Cotton, 202-245-6140; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: Request for Proposals.

Rehabilitation Long-Term TrainingDeadline: November 19, 2007. Action: The Department of Education extended the deadline dates for the submission of applications for several rehabilitation long-term training programs to allow more time for the preparation of applications by potential applicants affected by the wildfires in southern California. Contact: William W. Knudsen, Deputy Assistance Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21347.pdf.

Environment

New England Grassroots Small GrantsDeadline: January 15, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit and other private entities in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island. Fund uses: To energize and nurture long-term civic engagement in local initiatives that will create and maintain healthy, just, safe and environmentally sustainable communities. Contact: Ginny Callan, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Riva Rondorf, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Bart Westdijk, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.grassrootsfund.org/guide_1.html.

US-Mexico Border Environmental Education ProgramDeadline: December 14, 2007. Eligibility: Institutions of higher education and state, local and tribal governments. Fund uses: To develop and administer the U.S.-Mexico Border Environmental Education Program, designed to provide education and training for undergraduate and graduate students interested in careers in air quality-related environmental disciplines. Contact: Linda Zarow, 202-564-7431; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15838&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Oregon Challenge Cost Share ProgramDeadline: February 28, 2008. Eligibility: Unrestricted. Fund uses: To implement a variety of projects that include resource inventory, monitoring and research, conservation planning and implementation, environmental education, habitat and plant community restoration, cultural site protection and recreation. Contact: Pamella Sterling, 503-808-6221; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15851&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Health

State Donor Registry Support ProgramDeadline: March 3, 2008. Eligibility: State governments. Fund uses: To enable states to develop and implement a statewide organ donor registry or to make improvements to an existing statewide donor registry in order to maximize its effectiveness. Contact: HRSA Call Center, 301-998-7373; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15850&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Homeland Security

Flood Mitigation AssistanceDeadline: March 31, 2008. Eligibility: State emergency management agencies and similar offices of the states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and federally recognized Indian tribal governments. Fund uses: To implement measures that reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of flood damage to buildings, manufactured homes and other structures insurable under the National Flood Insurance Program. Contact: Tony Hake, 202-646-4328; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/fma/index.shtm.

Individuals With Disabilities

Job Development and Job Placement Services to Individuals for DisabilitiesDeadline: November 19, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, public and Indian housing authorities and tribal organizations. Fund uses: To provide financial assistance for projects that provide basic or advanced training leading to an academic degree in areas of personnel shortages, provide a specified series of courses or program of study leading to award of a certificate in areas of personnel shortages and support medical residents enrolled in residency training programs in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Contact: Julius Cotton, 202-245-6140; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: Request for Proposals.

Justice

Impact Fund GrantsDeadline: November 24, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit legal firms, private attorneys and small law firms. Fund uses: To advance social justice in the areas of civil and human rights, environmental justice and/or poverty law. Contact: Impact Fund, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.impactfund.org/New/pages/grants/grants.htm.

Law Enforcement

National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Participation ProgramDeadline: January 10, 2008. Eligibility: States. Fund uses: To increase the number of states currently providing data to NMVTIS and to assist states that are currently moving toward a fully online connectivity where data is shared real-time and instant title checks occur before a title is issued. Contact: David P. Lewis, 202-616-7829; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: Request for Proposals.

Recreation

International Sports Programming InitiativeDeadline: January 25, 2008. Eligibility: Public and private nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To enhance and improve the infrastructure of youth sports programs in select countries in Africa, East Asia, the Near East and North Africa, South Asia and the Western Hemisphere. Contact: Raymond Harvey, 202-453-8163; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21561.pdf.

Substance Abuse

Opioid Treatment Program Accreditation GrantsDeadline: January 8, 2008. Eligibility: SAMHSA-approved accreditation bodies. Fund uses: To reduce the costs of basic accreditation education and accreditation/reaccredidation surveys for opioid treatment providers participating in the accreditation process. Contact: Kathleen Sample, 240-276-1407; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15855&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Transportation

Maintenance and Repair Reimbursement Pilot Program ExtensionDeadline: December 30, 2007. Action: The Maritime Administration extended the closing date to file applications to enroll in the Maintenance and Repair Reimbursement Pilot Program to Dec. 30, 2007. Contact: Jean McKeever, 202-366-5737; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-21303.pdf.

Violence Prevention

Child and Adolescent Injury and Violence Prevention Resource CentersDeadline: January 4, 2007. Eligibility: Public and private entities, including Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and faith-based and community organizations. Fund uses: To improve the skills of state and local entities or organizations who work in the child death review process and systems, and to promote improved health services delivery, risk reduction and public health and safety-focused programs. Contact: HRSA Call Center, 877-464-4772; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15837&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

 

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