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Here are the grant notices and rules GrantsWire editors have zeroed in on this week:
Arts/Culture
D.C. Community Heritage Project
Grants to Organizations
NEA Creativity and Aging in America

Education
Migrant Student Information Exchange State Data Quality Grants
Models of Exemplary, Effective, and Promising Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Prevention Programs on College Campuses
Final Priority, Definitions, Requirements, and Selection Criteria

Election Reform
Training and Technical Assistance to Assist Protection and Advocacy Systems to Establish or Improve Voting Access for Individuals with Disabilities

Environment
Grants for the Environment, Women, Music, Research and Youth
Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program for the Blue Skyways Geographic Area
West Coast Collaborative Diesel Emissions Reduction Program
Solid Waste Management Assistance

Health
Elder Care Initiative Long-Term Care Grant Program
Operational Grants to States for High Risk Pools
Tribal Self-Governance Program Negotiation Cooperative Agreement
Tribal Management Grant Program
Tribal Self-Governance Program Planning Cooperative Agreement
Standing Announcement for Unaccompanied Alien Children
Standing Announcement for Supplemental Services for Recently Arrived Refugees
Ryan White Part D Women, Infants, Children and Youth: Ongoing Expansion Funds

Justice
State Victim Assistance Academy Initiative
Enhancing Public Awareness and Outreach for Victims in Underserved Communities
SMART Office FY 2008 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program

Senior Citizens
Family and Informal Caregiver Support Program

Social Services
Legal Services Corporation: 2009 Competitive Grant Funds

Transportation
Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement Efforts

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Arts/Culture

D.C. Community Heritage ProjectDeadline: May 1, 2008. Eligibility: Local government entities and private nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that are based in Washington, D.C. Fund uses: To support projects that seek to preserve the history and cultural heritage of Washington, D.C. Contact: Steven Muhammed, 202-387-8391 ext. 13; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.wdchumanities.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=194.

Grants to OrganizationsDeadline: June 1, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations that support or present professional artists making work of a contemporary or experimental nature. Fund uses: To support projects involving dance, music/sound, performance art/theater, poetry and the visual arts that provide opportunities for artists to present their work or offer artists professional services. Contact: Foundation for Contemporary Arts, 212-807-7077; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org/grant_programs/organizations.html.

NEA Creativity and Aging in AmericaDeadline: May 23, 2008. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, school districts, nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To actively engage older Americans in quality arts programs. Contact: Katie Lyles, 202-682-5733; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41147&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

Education

Migrant Student Information Exchange State Data Quality GrantsComments: May 1, 2008. Action: The Department of Education proposed to establish requirements for Migrant Student Information Exchange State Data Quality grants. Contact: Alejandra Velez-Paschke, 202-260-2834; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-6689.pdf.

Models of Exemplary, Effective, and Promising Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Prevention Programs on College CampusesDeadline: May 19, 2008. Eligibility: Institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To identify and disseminate information about exemplary and effective alcohol or other drug abuse prevention programs implemented on college campuses. Contact: Richard Lucey, Jr., 202-205-5471; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-6689.pdf.

Final Priority, Definitions, Requirements, and Selection CriteriaEffective: May 1, 2008. Action: The Assistant Deputy Secretary for Safe and Drug-Free Schools announced a priority, definitions, requirements and selection criteria under the Models of Exemplary, Effective, and Promising Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Prevention Programs on College Campuses grant competition. Contact: Richard Lucey, Jr., 202-205-5471; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-6678.pdf.

Election Reform

Training and Technical Assistance to Assist Protection and Advocacy Systems to Establish or Improve Voting Access for Individuals with DisabilitiesDeadline: June 2, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To provide technical assistance to protection and advocacy systems in their promotion of full participation in the electoral process for individuals with disabilities, including registering to vote, casting a vote and accessing polling places. Contact: Melvenia Wright, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17362&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Environment

Grants for the Environment, Women, Music, Research and YouthDeadline: Rolling. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. Fund uses: To support: environmental research focusing on water quality; music education and awareness; programs designed to help low-income women gain employment; research on childhood diseases; and projects designed to enhance communications. Contact: The Heineman Foundation, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.heinemanfoundation.org/application_process.

Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program for the Blue Skyways Geographic AreaDeadline: May 30, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and state, local and tribal governments. Fund uses: To reduce diesel emissions in Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Minnesota. Contact: Gloria Vaughn, 214-665-7535; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41149&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

West Coast Collaborative Diesel Emissions Reduction ProgramDeadline: July 1, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and state, local and tribal governments. Fund uses: To reduce diesel emissions in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Contact: Lucita Valiere, 206-553-0532; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41152&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

Solid Waste Management AssistanceDeadline: May 19, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and state, local and tribal governments. Fund uses: To fund projects that address solid waste reduction and management. Contact: Jeff Hunt, 206-553-0256; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41154&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

Health

Elder Care Initiative Long-Term Care Grant ProgramDeadline: June 20, 2008. Eligibility: Indian tribal governments. Fund uses: To support planning and implementation of sustainable long-term care services for American Indians and Alaska Native elders. Contact: Tammy Bagley, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41185&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

Operational Grants to States for High Risk PoolsDeadline: June 9, 2008. Eligibility: State high-risk health insurance pools with an active CMS grant that has been awarded a no-cost extension beyond March 31, 2008. Fund uses: To cover the costs of operational losses for the operations of qualified high-risk health insurance pools by states. Contact: Louise Amburgey, 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=41170&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

Tribal Self-Governance Program Negotiation Cooperative AgreementDeadline: April 28, 2008. Eligibility: Tribal governments. Fund uses: To award cooperative agreements that provide negotiation resources to tribes interested in participating in the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Contact: Tammy Bagley, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41173&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

Tribal Management Grant ProgramDeadline: August 1, 2008. Eligibility: Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Fund uses: To assist federally recognized tribes and tribally sanctioned organizations in assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, services, functions and activities. Contact: Tammy Bagley, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17374&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Tribal Self-Governance Program Planning Cooperative AgreementDeadline: April 28, 2008. Eligibility: Tribal governments. Fund uses: To award cooperative agreements that provide planning resources to tribes interested in participating in the Tribal Self-Governance Program. Contact: Tammy Bagley, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=17375&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Standing Announcement for Unaccompanied Alien ChildrenDeadline: March 25, 2009. Eligibility: Unrestricted. Fund uses: To provide temporary shelter care and other related services to children in ORR custody. Contact: Jallyn Sualog, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17353&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Standing Announcement for Supplemental Services for Recently Arrived RefugeesDeadline: February 24, 2009. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide services to arriving refugees or sudden and unexpected large secondary migrations of refugees where communities are not sufficiently prepared in terms of linguistic or culturally appropriate services. Contact: Susan S. Benjamin, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17351&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Ryan White Part D Women, Infants, Children and Youth: Ongoing Expansion FundsDeadline: May 5, 2008. Eligibility: Current Part D grantees. Fund uses: To provide ongoing expansion funding to current Part D grantees. Contact: Maria Rios, 301-443-0493. More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17343&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Justice

State Victim Assistance Academy InitiativeDeadline: April 29, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To develop comprehensive, academically based, fundamental education and training for victim assistance providers, victim advocates, criminal justice personnel and allied professionals who routinely work with victims of crime. Contact: Zoe Vilela Dos Santos, 202-353-2138; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17370&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Enhancing Public Awareness and Outreach for Victims in Underserved CommunitiesDeadline: April 14, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and state and local governments. Fund uses: To raise awareness among underserved populations regarding victims' rights and available resources for crime victims in the local community. Contact: Meg Morrow, 202-305-2986; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17371&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

SMART Office FY 2008 Support for Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant ProgramDeadline: May 7, 2008. Eligibility: State and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribes. Fund uses: To further the department's mission by assisting state and local jurisdictions and federally recognized Indian tribes with implementation of requirements under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. Contact: Jacqueline O'Reilly, 202-514-5024; Jacqueline.O' This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=17337&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW.

Senior Citizens

Family and Informal Caregiver Support ProgramDeadline: June 12, 2008. Eligibility: Private nonprofit organizations and local governments. Fund uses: To enhance the quality of life for older adults by improving their ability to live meaningful, independent and dignified lives in their communities.. Contact: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org/subPages/grantmaking/rfp.htm.

Social Services

Legal Services Corporation: 2009 Competitive Grant FundsDeadline: June 2, 2008. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, state and local governments and attorneys. Fund uses: To provide effective, efficient and high-quality civil legal services to eligible clients. Contact: Office of Program Performance, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-7177.pdf.

Transportation

Fuel Tax Evasion Intergovernmental Enforcement EffortsDeadline: June 6, 2008. Eligibility: Tribal governments. Fund uses: To assist in the enforcement of excise tax evasion at the federal and state levels. Contact: Michael Dougherty, 202-366-9234; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=41166&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW.

 

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