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Here are the grant notices and rules GrantsWire editors have zeroed in on this week:
Agriculture
Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program

Arts/Culture
Antarctic Artists and Writers Program

Community Development
Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education Grants
Indian Community Development Block Grant Program
Community Development Technical Assistance McKinney-Vento Program
Community Development Technical Assistance CHDO
Community Development Technical Assistance
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting Communities
Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting Communities
Historically Black Colleges and Universities

Education
Community-Based Abstinence Education Program

Emergency Preparedness
Wildfire Community Assistance

Environment
Development and Evaluation of Quantitative Assessment of Pathogens, Cyanobacteria and Their Toxins in Drinking Water
Programs Eligible for Inclusion in Funding Agreements to be Negotiated with Self-Governance Tribes
Captain Planet Environmental Grants
Lead-Safe ... for Kids' Sake
Operation Lead Elimination Action Grant Program
Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Program
Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting Program
Landowner Incentive Program Tier 2
Permit Fee Incentive for Clean Water Act Section 106 Grants
Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant
Lead Technical Studies
Wildlife Incentives Program
Utah Conservation Innovation Grant
Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants
Compliance Assistance Center for Food Processing Industry
Region 5 Tribal Radon Grants
Public Hearings and Submission of Plans

Family Services
Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes

Health
New Routes to Community Health
Grants to States for Loan Repayment
Seed Grants to States for Qualified High-risk Pools
Electronic Health Record Implementation Initiative
Developmental Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Phase I
Cooperative Agreement to Support State Assessment Initiatives
Planning Grants in High Poverty Counties
New Access Points in High Poverty Counties
Assessment of Proposed Revisions to the Youth Tobacco Survey
Team Nutrition Training Program
Occupational Safety and Health Research

HIV/AIDS
Integrative Prevention Research for Alcohol Users At-Risk for HIV/AIDS (R01)
Integrative Prevention Research for Alcohol Users At-Risk for HIV/AIDS (R21)
Community Development Technical Assistance HOPWA
Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS

Housing
Update of Web Site Reference
Timeliness Expenditure Standards for the Insular Areas Program
Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency Program
Healthy Homes Demonstration Program
Healthy Homes Technical Studies Program
ROSS Family Homeownership
ROSS Elderly Persons with Disabilities
Service Coordinators in Multifamily Housing
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly
Fair Housing Initiative Program
Housing Counseling Program
Fair Housing Initiative Program
Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program
Assisted Living Conversion Program
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Housing Choice Voucher Family Self-Sufficiency
Fiscal Year 2007 SuperNOFA for HUD's Discretionary Programs

Individuals With Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Projects for American Indians with Disabilities

Justice
Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension

Mental Health
Networking, Certifying and Training Suicide Prevention Hotlines
State Agency Partnerships for Promoting Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Alternative to Restraint and Seclusion State Incentive Grants

Native Americans/Alaska Natives
Bureau of Indian Affairs Competitive Grant Program
Programs Eligible for Inclusion in Fiscal Year 2007 Funding Agreements with Self-Governance Tribes
Tribal Colleges and Universities

Nutrition
State Food Safety Task Force Conferences
Food Stamp Program: Revisions to Bonding Requirements for Violating Retail and Wholesale Food Concerns
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Income Eligibility Guidelines

Refugees
Refugee Agricultural Partnership Program

Rural Development/Services
Rural Housing Economic Development

Senior Citizens
Civic Ventures Community College Encore Career Grants

Social Services
Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity Building Fund

Substance Abuse
Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R21)
Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R01)
Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R03)

Violence Prevention
Violence Against Women, Department of Justice Reauthorization Programs

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Agriculture

Farm and Ranch Lands Protection ProgramDeadline: April 27, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To protect topsoil by limiting nonagricultural use of the land and/or protecting historical or archaeological sites on farm and ranch lands. Contact: Robert Glennon, 202-720-9476. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13031&mode=VIEW.

Arts/Culture

Antarctic Artists and Writers ProgramDeadline: June 8, 2007. Eligibility: Individuals. Fund uses: To enable serious writings and works of art that exemplify the Antarctic heritage and to increase public understanding of the Antarctic region. Contact: NSF Grants.gov Support, 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=13023&mode=VIEW.

Community Development

Alaska Native-Serving and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Education GrantsDeadline: May 1, 2007. Eligibility: Alaska Native- and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To promote and strengthen the ability of Alaska Native- and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to carry out education, applied research and related community development programs. Contact: CSREES Help Desk, 202-401-5048. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13052&mode=VIEW.

Indian Community Development Block Grant ProgramDeadline: June 1, 2007. Eligibility: Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Fund uses: To develop viable Indian and Alaska Native communities, creating decent housing, suitable living environments and economic opportunities primarily for low- to moderate income persons. Contact: Deborah Lalancette, 303-675-1600 ext. 1625; 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=13011&mode=VIEW.

Community Development Technical Assistance McKinney-Vento ProgramDeadline: May 25, 2007. Eligibility: State and local governments and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To assistance in achieving the highest level of performance and results for four separate community development program areas. Contact: Mark Horwath, 202-708-2035; 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=13007&mode=VIEW.

Community Development Technical Assistance CHDODeadline: May 25, 2007. Eligibility: State and local governments, for-profit and nonprofit organizations and public agencies. Fund uses: To provide assistance to achieve the highest level of performance and results for community housing development organizations. Contact: Mark Horwath, 202-708-2035; 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=13005&mode=VIEW.

Community Development Technical AssistanceDeadline: May 25, 2007. Eligibility: State and local governments, public agencies and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide assistance to achieve the highest level of performance and results for four separate community development program areas. Contact: Mark Horwath, 202-708-2035; 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=13004&mode=VIEW.

Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions Assisting CommunitiesDeadline: May 23, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To help Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian institutions of higher education expand their role and effectiveness in addressing local community development needs. Contact: Sherone Ivey, 202-708-3061 ext. 4200; 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=12960&mode=VIEW.

Hispanic Serving Institutions Assisting CommunitiesDeadline: May 23, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit Hispanic-serving institutions. Fund uses: To help Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education expand their role and effectiveness in addressing local community development needs. Contact: Madlyn Wohlman-Rodriguez, 202-708-3061 ext. 4539; 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=12961&mode=VIEW.

Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesDeadline: May 23, 2007. Eligibility: Historically black colleges and universities. Fund uses: To help historically black colleges and universities expand their role and effectiveness in addressing local community development needs. Contact: Opehlia Wilson, 202-708-3061 ext. 4390; 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=12962&mode=VIEW.

Education

Community-Based Abstinence Education ProgramDeadline: April 23, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education and tribal, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To educate young people and create an environment within communities that supports teen decisions to postpone sexual activity until marriage. Contact: Stanley Koutsaal, 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=12942&mode=VIEW.

Emergency Preparedness

Wildfire Community AssistanceDeadline: August 15, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, educational institutions, rural fire departments and nonprofit organizations in Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota. Fund uses: To reduce the risk and impact of wildfire on communities within Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota through protection, planning, hazardous fuels reduction, maintenance and monitoring, mitigation and education activities. Contact: Lori Anderson, 406-896-5196. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13069&mode=VIEW.

Environment

Development and Evaluation of Quantitative Assessment of Pathogens, Cyanobacteria and Their Toxins in Drinking WaterDeadline: July 10, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To develop and evaluate innovative approaches to quantitatively detect pathogens or toxigenic cyanobacteria or identified high priority cyanotoxins. Contact: Thomas OÂ’Farrell, 202-343-9639; 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=13091&mode=VIEW.

Programs Eligible for Inclusion in Funding Agreements to be Negotiated with Self-Governance TribesAction: Released list of programs or portions of programs that are eligible for inclusion in fiscal year 2007 funding agreements with self-governance tribes. Contact: Richard Ives, 202-513-0625. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-1323.pdf.

Captain Planet Environmental GrantsDeadline: June 30, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and schools. Fund uses: To support hands-on environmental projects for youth in grades K-12 and encourage innovative activities that empower children around the world to work individually and collectively as environmental stewards. Contact: Taryn Murphy, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.captainplanetfdn.org/grants.html.

Lead-Safe ... for Kids' SakeDeadline: April 20, 2007. Eligibility: Local governments that are members of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Fund uses: To create healthier, safer, more innovative and economically vibrant cities through science-based solutions that make a difference in people's lives. Contact: Jennifer Calloway, 202-466-7324; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://usmayors.org/cusp/leadsafebrochure_2007.pdf.

Operation Lead Elimination Action Grant ProgramDeadline: May 18, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education ant national and local groups. Fund uses: To leverage funds to address lead hazards in privately owned housing units and eliminate lead poisoning as a major public health threat to young children. Contact: Jonnette G. Hawkins, 202-755-1785 ext.7593; 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=13014&mode=VIEW.

Lead Based Paint Hazard Control ProgramDeadline: May 18, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments. Fund uses: To identify and control lead-based paint hazards in eligible privately owned houwing for rental or owner-occupants. Contact: Jonnette G. Hawkins, 202-755-1785 ext.7935; 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=13012&mode=VIEW.

Lead: Renovation, Repair and Painting ProgramComments: April 16, 2007. C.F.R.: 40 CFR Part 745. Action: Released two new studies addressing how to reduce exposure to lead hazards created by renovation, repair and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint. Contact: Colby Lintner, 202-554-1404; 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/E7-4869.pdf.

Landowner Incentive Program Tier 2Deadline: May 16, 2007. Eligibility: States. Fund uses: To establish or supplement landowner incentive programs that protect and restore habitats on private lands, benefit federally listed, proposed or candidate species, and provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners for habitat protection and restoration. Contact: Genevieve LaRouche, 703-358-1854; 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=13085&mode=VIEW.

Permit Fee Incentive for Clean Water Act Section 106 GrantsComments: May 14, 2007. C.F.R.: 40 CFR Part 35. Action: Reopened the public comment period for the proposed rule titled "NPDES Permit Fee Incentive for Clean Water Act Section 106 Grants; Allotment Formula" for an additional 60 days, ending May 14, 2007. Contact: Lena Ferris, 202-564-8831; 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/E7-4777.pdf.

Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration GrantDeadline: May 30, 2007. Eligibility: Local and tribal governments. Fund uses: To target and help urban jurisdictions with the highest lead-based paint hazard control needs. Contact: Jonnette Hawkins, 202-755-1785 ext. 7593; 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=13013&mode=VIEW.

Lead Technical StudiesDeadline: May 18, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments and academic and nonprofit institutions. Fund uses: To improve the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of methods for evaluating and controlling lead-based paint and other housing-related health and safety hazards. Contact: Ashley, 202-755-1785 ext. 7595; 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=13010&mode=VIEW.

Wildlife Incentives ProgramDeadline: April 13, 2007. Eligibility: Unrestricted. Fund uses: To implement wildlife habitat development projects, especially those with a focus on grassland, riparian and wetland restoration and bat habitat protection. Contact: Debbra Hawkesworth, 602-280-8849. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13000&mode=VIEW.

Utah Conservation Innovation GrantDeadline: April 20, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, individuals and for-profit and nonprogit organizations. Fund uses: To stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Contact: Pamela Harvey, 801-524-4580. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12952&mode=VIEW.

Region 2 Wetland Program Development GrantsDeadline: May 4, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments in Environmental Protection Agency Region 2. Fund uses: To increase the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland conditions. Contact: Kathleen Drake, 212-637-3817. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12994&mode=VIEW.

Compliance Assistance Center for Food Processing IndustryDeadline: April 18, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To develop, operate and maintain a national web-based Compliance Assistance Center for the food processing sector. Contact: Tracy Back, 202-564-7076. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12958&mode=VIEW.

Region 5 Tribal Radon GrantsDeadline: April 13, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal governments. Fund uses: To fund tribal radon programs. Contact: Michael Murphy, 312-353-6686. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12950&mode=VIEW.

Public Hearings and Submission of PlansComments: April 12, 2007. C.F.R.: 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52. Action: Proposed changes to its regulations specifying public hearing requirements for State Implementation Plan submissions, identifying the method for submitting SIPs and preliminary review of plans and revising the criteria for determining the completeness of plan submissions. Contact: Sean Lakeman, 404-562-9043; 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/E7-4563.pdf.

Family Services

Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group HomesDeadline: May 8, 2007. Eligibility: Local and tribal governments, institutions of higher education and tribal and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide an alternative to involving runaway and homeless youth with law enforcement, child welfare, mental health and juvenile justice systems by providing a safe and appropriate shelter for up to 18 months of services with adult supervision, life and interpersonal skill building, career counseling and job skills, counseling and medical care as appropriate. Contact: Victoria Marquez, 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=12943&mode=VIEW.

Health

New Routes to Community HealthDeadline: May 17, 2007. Eligibility: Partnerships consisting of immigrant organizations, media production centers and established community institutions. Fund uses: To improve immigrants' health, work life and civic participation. Contact: Beth Mastin, 608-236-3674; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19837.

Grants to States for Loan RepaymentDeadline: May 1, 2007. Eligibility: States. Fund uses: To help states operate educational loan repayment programs for health professionals in return for their practice in health professional shortage areas. Contact: HRSA Call Center, 877-464-4722; 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=13080&mode=VIEW.

Seed Grants to States for Qualified High-risk PoolsDeadline: June 29, 2007. Eligibility: States. Fund uses: To create and operate qualified high-risk pools in states that had not created such a pool as of Feb. 10, 2006. Contact: Joi Grymes, 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=13079&mode=VIEW.

Electronic Health Record Implementation InitiativeDeadline: May 18, 2007. Eligibility: Health centers and public and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To implement an electronic health record. Contact: HRSA Call Center, 301-998-7373, 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=13058&mode=VIEW.

Developmental Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Phase IDeadline: August 14, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education and tribal, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To support developmental or exploratory research projects in complementary or alternative medicine. Contact: NIH OER Webmaster, 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=13054&mode=VIEW.

Cooperative Agreement to Support State Assessment InitiativesDeadline: April 27, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal governments and health departments of states and U.S. territories. Fund uses: To improve the ability of states to monitor progress toward achieving measurable national, state and community health objectives, use assessment information for public health policy development and assurance, and monitor progress toward addressing health disparities among various population subgroups. Contact: CDC Procurement and Grants Office, 770-488-2700. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13036&mode=VIEW.

Planning Grants in High Poverty CountiesDeadline: May 16, 2007. Eligibility: Tribes and tribal and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To plan and develop new service delivery sites in high poverty counties in need of primary health care services. Contact: HRSA Call Center, 301-998-7373, 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=13049&mode=VIEW.

New Access Points in High Poverty CountiesDeadline: May 23, 2007. Eligibility: Tribes and tribal and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To establish new service delivery sites in high poverty counties with populations in high need of primary health care services. Contact: HRSA Call Center, 301-998-7373, 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=13039&mode=VIEW.

Assessment of Proposed Revisions to the Youth Tobacco SurveyDeadline: May 11, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, hospitals, institutions of higher education and tribal, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To test the impact of proposed revisions to the state Youth Tobacco Survey in measuring key indicators of youth tobacco use. Contact: CDC Technical Information Management Section, 770-488-2700. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13041&mode=VIEW.

Team Nutrition Training ProgramDeadline: April 16, 2007. Eligibility: State governments. Fund uses: To implement the Department of Agriculture's nutrition requirements and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans in Food and Nutrition Service child nutrition programs. Contact: Charles Okal, 703-305-2048. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12984&mode=VIEW.

Occupational Safety and Health ResearchEligibility: State, local and tribal governments, institutions of higher education and tribal, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To develop an understanding of the risks and conditions associated with occupational diseases and injuries, explore methods to reduce ricks and prevent or minimize exposure to hazardous conditions in the workplace and to translate significant scientific findings into prevention practices and products that will effectively reduce work-related illnesses and injuries. Contact: PGOTIMS, 770-488-2700. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12987&mode=VIEW.

HIV/AIDS

Integrative Prevention Research for Alcohol Users At-Risk for HIV/AIDS (R01)Deadline: May 10, 2007. Eligibility: State governments, institutions of higher education and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To integrate basic behavioral research and intervention research for the prevention of alcohol-related HIV/AIDS risk. Contact: NIH OER Webmaster, 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=13066&mode=VIEW.

Integrative Prevention Research for Alcohol Users At-Risk for HIV/AIDS (R21)Deadline: May 10, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education and tribal, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To integrate basic behavioral research and intervention research for the prevention of alcohol-related HIV/AIDS risk. Contact: NIH OER Webmaster, 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=13064&mode=VIEW.

Community Development Technical Assistance HOPWADeadline: May 25, 2007. Eligibility: State and local governments and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide assistance to achieve the highest level of performance and results for the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program. Contact: Mark Horwath, 202-708-2035; 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=13006&mode=VIEW.

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDSDeadline: May 31, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide states and localities with the resources and incentives to devise long term comprehensive strategies for meeting the housing needs of low-income persons with HIV/AIDS. Contact: Benjamin Ayers, 202-708-1934 ext. 4620; 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=13003&mode=VIEW.

Housing

Update of Web Site ReferenceAction: Updated an obsolete Web site reference that was included in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's "Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National Origin Discrimination Affecting Limited English Proficient Persons". Contact: Pamela Walsh, 202-708-2904. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-4794.pdf.

Timeliness Expenditure Standards for the Insular Areas ProgramEffective: April 16, 2007. C.F.R.: 24 CFR Parts 91 and 570. Action: Implemented regulatory timeliness standards for the Insular Areas Program, which will ensure that grantees carry out programs in a timely manner while taking into consideration the unique circumstances faced by Insular Area grantees in their ability to spend CDBG allocations. Contact: Stephen Rhodeside, 202-708–1322. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-4681.pdf.

Public Housing Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramDeadline: June 6, 2007. Eligibility: Public and tribal housing authorities and tribes that administer low-rent public housing programs. Fund uses: To coordinate the use of assistance under the public housing program and public and private resources, enable participating families to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance and make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency. Contact: Anice Schervish, 202-401-8812 ext. 2341; 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=13019&mode=VIEW.

Healthy Homes Demonstration ProgramDeadline: May 18, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, institutions of higher education, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To develop, demonstrate and promote cost-effective, preventive measures to correct multiple safety and health hazards in homes that produce serious diseases and injuries in low-income children. Contact: Emily Williams, 336-547-4002 ext. 2067; 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=13008&mode=VIEW.

Healthy Homes Technical Studies ProgramDeadline: May 18, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments and academic and nonprofit institutions. Fund uses: To gain knowledge to improve the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of evaluating and controlling lead-based paint and other housing-related health and safety hazards. Contact: Peter Ashley, 202-755-1785 ext. 7595; 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=13009&mode=VIEW.

ROSS Family HomeownershipDeadline: June 27, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, resident associations and nonprofit entities. Fund uses: To create programs that will help residents achieve economic self-sufficiency. Contact: Anice Schervish, 202-401-8812 ext. 2341; 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=13015&mode=VIEW.

ROSS Elderly Persons with DisabilitiesDeadline: July 19, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, resident associations and nonprofit entities. Fund uses: To deliver and coordinate supportive services and other activities designed to help improve the living conditions of public and Indian housing residents. Contact: Anice Schervish, 202-401-8812 ext. 2341; 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=13016&mode=VIEW.

Service Coordinators in Multifamily HousingDeadline: June 8, 2007. Eligibility: Public housing authorities with Section 202, Section 8, Section 221(d)(3) below-market interest rate and Section 236 developments. Fund uses: To fund service coordinators in insured and assisted housing developments that were designed for the elderly or nonelderly persons with disabilities. Contact: Carissa Janis, 202-708-3000 ext. 2487; 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=12993&mode=VIEW.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the ElderlyDeadline: May 25, 2007. Eligibility: Private nonprofit organizations and nonprofit consumer cooperatives. Fund uses: To develop and operate supportive housing for very low-income persons 62 years of age or older. Contact: Alicia Anderson, 202-708-3000 ext. 5787; 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=12995&mode=VIEW.

Fair Housing Initiative ProgramDeadline: May 3, 2007. Eligibility: Fair housing enforcement organizations and qualified fair housing enforcement organizations. Fund uses: To investigate and enfore alleged violations of the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent state and local laws. Contact: Denise Brooks, 202-708-2288 ext. 7050; 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=12972&mode=VIEW.

Housing Counseling ProgramDeadline: May 17, 2007. Eligibility: HUD-approved local housing counseling agencies, HUD-approved national and regional intermediaries and state finance agencies. Fund uses: To deliver a wide variety of housing counseling services to homebuyers, homeowners, low- to moderate-income renters and the homeless in order to expand homeownership opportunities, improve access to affordable housing and preserve homeownership. Contact: Betsy Cromwell, 202-708-0317 ext. 4465; 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=12997&mode=VIEW.

Fair Housing Initiative ProgramDeadline: May 3, 2007. Eligibility: Fair housing enforcement organizations. Fund uses: To inform the public about their rights and obligations under the Fair Housing Act and substantially equivalent state and local fair housing laws. Contact: Denise Brooks, 202-708-2288 ext. 7050; 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=12978&mode=VIEW.

Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity ProgramDeadline: June 13, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations or consortia. Fund uses: To facilitate and encourage innovative homeownership opportunities on a national geographically diverse basis through self-help housing programs that require significant sweat-equity by the homebuyer toward the construction or rehabilitation of the dwelling. Contact: Louise Thompson, 202-708-2470 ext. 4594; 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=13002&mode=VIEW.

Assisted Living Conversion ProgramDeadline: June 7, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit owners fo multifamily assisted housing developments. Fund uses: To convert some or all of the dwelling units in an eligible project into assisted living facilities for frail elderly persons. Contact: Faye Norman, 202-708-3000 ext. 2482; 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=12992&mode=VIEW.

Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with DisabilitiesDeadline: May 24, 2007. Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide capital advances and contracts for project rental assistance. Contact: Frank Tolliver, 202-708-2866 ext. 3821; 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=12996&mode=VIEW.

Housing Choice Voucher Family Self-SufficiencyDeadline: May 18, 2007. Eligibility: Public housing authorities. Fund uses: To coordinate the use of assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher program with public and private resources to enable participating families to increase earned income, reduce or eliminate the need for welfare assistance and make progress toward achieving economic independence and housing self-sufficiency. Contact: Kathryn Greenspan, 202-708-0744 ext. 4055; 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=13018&mode=VIEW.

Fiscal Year 2007 SuperNOFA for HUD's Discretionary ProgramsAction: Announced 38 funding opportunities or program notices of funding availability that constitute the Department of Housing and Urban Development's fiscal year 2007 SuperNOFA. Contact: Refer to the individual program NOFAs. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-974.pdf.

Individuals With Disabilities

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Projects for American Indians with DisabilitiesDeadline: June 12, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal governments and organizations. Fund uses: To provide vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities who reside on or near federal or state reservations so they may prepare for and engage in gainful employment. Contact: Julius Cotton, 202-245-6140; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Alfreda Reeves, 202-245-7485. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13021&mode=VIEW.

Justice

Implementation of OMB Guidance on Nonprocurement Debarment and SuspensionEffective: May 14, 2007. Comments: April 12, 2007. C.F.R.: 2 CFR Part 2867 and 28 CFR Part 67. Action: Implemented Office of Management and Budget guidance on nonprocurement debarment and suspension, removing its government-wide common rule on nonprocurement debarment and suspension and replacing it with OMB's. Contact: Scott Chutka, 202-307-6235; 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/E7-4362.pdf.

Mental Health

Networking, Certifying and Training Suicide Prevention HotlinesDeadline: May 2, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, public and private nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. Fund uses: To manage, enhance and strengthen the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Contact: Kimberly Pendleton, 240-276-1421; 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=13084&mode=VIEW.

State Agency Partnerships for Promoting Child and Adolescent Mental HealthDeadline: May 1, 2007. Eligibility: Public or private entities. Fund uses: To improve the ability of states to comprehensively and effectively address the mental health and psychological issues of all school-aged children and adolescents through the development, strengthening and modeling of partnerships. Contact: HRSA Call Center, 301-998-7373, 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=13038&mode=VIEW.

Alternative to Restraint and Seclusion State Incentive GrantsDeadline: May 11, 2007. Eligibility: Agencies of states, the District of Columbia, territories and tribal governments with jurisdiction over mental health issues. Fund uses: To reduce and ultimately eliminate the use of restraint and seclusion in institutional and community-based settings that provide mental health services. Contact: Kimberly Pendleton, 240-276-1421. More information: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12947&mode=VIEW.

Native Americans/Alaska Natives

Bureau of Indian Affairs Competitive Grant ProgramDeadline: April 18, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal governments. Fund uses: To help federally recognized Indian tribes prepare plans so they can participate in the 477 initiative -- which enables tribes to consolidate federal funds and devote up to 25 percent of their total resources for economic development projects. Contact: Lynn Forcia, 202-219-5270. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-4953.pdf.

Programs Eligible for Inclusion in Fiscal Year 2007 Funding Agreements with Self-Governance TribesAction: The U.S. Geological Survey listed programs or portions of programs that are eligible to be included in fiscal year 2007 funding agreements with self-governance tribes. Contact: Sue Marcus, 703-648-4437; 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/07-1211.pdf.

Tribal Colleges and UniversitiesDeadline: May 23, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal colleges and universities. Fund uses: To build, expand, renovate and equip tribal colleges and universities and to expand the role of TCUs into the community by providing needed services such as health programs, job training and economic development activities. Contact: Sherone Ivey, 202-708-3061 ext. 4200; 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=12964&mode=VIEW.

Nutrition

State Food Safety Task Force ConferencesDeadline: May 15, 2007. Eligibility: States. Fund uses: To support meetings of State Food Safety and Food Security task forces. Contact: Marc Pitts, 301-827-7162; 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=13088@mode=VIEW.

Food Stamp Program: Revisions to Bonding Requirements for Violating Retail and Wholesale Food ConcernsComments: May 14, 2007. C.F.R.: 7 CFR Parts 278 and 279. Action: Proposed revising the current bonding requirements imposed on participating retailers and wholesalers who have violated Food Stamp Program rules and regulations. Contact: Andrea Gordon, 703-305–2456. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-4520.pdf.

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC): Income Eligibility GuidelinesEffective: July 1, 2007. Action: Announced adjusted income eligibility guidelines to be used by state agencies in determining the income eligibility of persons applying to participate in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program. Contact: Debra Whitford, 703-305-2746. More information: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/07-1146.pdf.

Refugees

Refugee Agricultural Partnership ProgramDeadline: May 7, 2007. Eligibility: State and local governments, institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To provide or facilitate the provision of services that will result in refugee families earning income at a self-sufficiency level through farming and related businesses. Contact: Larry Laverentz, 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=12941&mode=VIEW.

Rural Development/Services

Rural Housing Economic DevelopmentDeadline: May 23, 2007. Eligibility: Local rural nonprofit organizations, community development corporations, Indian tribes, state housing finance agencies and state community or economic development agencies. Fund uses: To support innovative housing and economic development activities in rural areas. Contact: Thann Young, 202-708-2290; 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=13001&mode=VIEW.

Senior Citizens

Civic Ventures Community College Encore Career GrantsDeadline: May 1, 2007. Eligibility: Community colleges. Fund uses: To support community college efforts to create new ways for adults over 50 years of age to transition to "encore careers" in education, healthcare and social services. Contact: Civic Ventures, 415-430-0141; This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: http://www.civicventures.org/communitycolleges/.

Social Services

Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity Building FundDeadline: April 10, 2007. Eligibility: Tribal governments, consortia and organizations; Alaska Native villages and organizations; urban Indian centers; and nonprofit organizations serving Native Hawaiians. Fund uses: To focus on capacity building among organizations addressing a host of programmatic service areas. Contact: Thom Campbell, 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=12951&mode=VIEW.

Substance Abuse

Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R21)Deadline: June 16, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education and tribal, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To promote research on women and sex/gender differences in drug/alcohol abuse and dependence. Contact: NIH OER Webmaster, 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=13061&mode=VIEW.

Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R01)Deadline: June 5, 2007. Eligibility: State, local and tribal governments, public and Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education and tribal, for-profit and nonprofit organizations. Fund uses: To promote research on women and sex/gender differences in drug/alcohol abuse and dependence. Contact: NIH OER Webmaster, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it More information: ht