Deadline: January 18, 2010
The Toyota Tapestry Grants program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that will enhance science education during the 2010-11 school year. The program will award 50 large grants and a minimum of 20 mini-grants, totaling $550,000 in all, for projects in the categories of Physical Science Application, Environmental Science Education, and Integrating Literacy and Science.
http://www.nsta.org/pd/tapestry

Deadline: December 1, 2009
Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to US and international nonprofits, government agencies, zoos, aquariums, and higher education institutions working to conserve, protect, or rehabilitate wildlife.
http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/

TWO EPA PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT STUDENTS IN ENVIRONMENT RELATED FIELDS.
FOR DETAILS, GO TO THE WEB SITE AT END OF DESCRIPTION

STAR Graduate Fellowship Program
Encourage promising students to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in environmentally related fields
Support basic and applied research in environmentally-related research areas conducted by the nations’ best and brightest students

GRO Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Encourage promising students to pursue careers in environmentally related fields and to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level
Stimulate and support interest in environmentally related research and development at institutions of higher education that receive limited federal funding, including in particular institutions with substantial minority enrollment

http://www.epa.gov/ncer/fellow/

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WASHINGTON -- NASA has announced a competitive funding opportunity for informal education that could result in the award of grants or cooperative agreements to several of the nation's science centers, museums and planetariums. Approximately $6 million is available for new awards.

Proposals for the Competitive Program for Science Museums and Planetariums are expected to use NASA resources to enhance informal education programs related to space exploration, aeronautics, space science, Earth science or microgravity. Full proposals are due Sept. 10.

NASA is uniquely positioned to contribute to informal education through its remarkable facilities, missions, data, images, and employees, including internationally-known engineers and scientists. Proposals for the program are expected to encourage life-long engagement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and focus on NASA's contributions to these disciplines. NASA already provides interested science centers, museums and planetariums access to informal education resources -- NASA images, visualizations, video, and information -- free of charge through NASA's Museum Alliance.

NASA will accept proposals from institutions of informal education that are science museums or planetariums in the United States or its territories. NASA centers, federal agencies, federally funded research and development centers, education-related companies, and other institutions and individuals may apply through partnership with a qualifying lead organization.

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., which leads the Museum Alliance, will conduct an external peer review process for the proposals. Authority for final award selections rests with the Office of Education at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

Informal education is recognized as a successful tool for learners of all ages. Recently, the National Academy of Sciences published a study, "Learning Science in Informal Settings: People, Places, Pursuits," which found evidence that informal education programs involving exhibits, new media and hands-on experiences -- such as public participation in research -- increase interest in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and related careers for both children and adults.

Congress initiated the Competitive Program for Science Museums and Planetariums in 2008 to enhance programs related to space exploration, aeronautics, space science, Earth science or microgravity. On June 3, NASA selected 13 organizations for the first group of projects.

For detailed information about the funding opportunity, click on "Open Solicitations" and look for Competitive Program for Science Museums and Planetariums (CP4SMP) or solicitation number NNH09ZNE005N at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com

This funding opportunity supports NASA's education goal to engage students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics related to NASA missions and careers. For more information about NASA's education programs, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/education

For more information about the Museum Alliance and to join, visit: http://informal.jpl.nasa.gov/museum

Communities take notice when you win a prestigious IAQ Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) Award.
Start imagining your school district’s name in headlines, and apply for an IAQ TfS Award today!

The Baldwin School District didn't only improve the air quality in their buildings over the last decade, they literally wrote the book on how to do it. Under the leadership of Director of Facilities Mike Sheehan, the District became one of only three national recipients, and the only one in the state, to win the Model of Sustained Excellence Award for indoor air quality from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — the highest award issued by the organization.
- The Baldwin Herald, 6/22/2009

Bellingham School District wins EPA award. The Bellingham School District has been honored by the Environmental Protection Agency for its sustained efforts to improve indoor air quality in its schools. Bellingham was one of three districts nationwide that received EPA's 2008 Model of Sustained Excellence award.
- The Seattle Times, 12/04/2008

Recipients of EPA’s competitive National Excellence and National Model of Sustained Excellence Awards gain broad school administration and community support of their efforts, leverage for increased program funding, and even local and national press coverage. Plus, winners are presented with a crystal award during their all-expense-paid trip to the National IAQ TfS Symposium in Washington, D.C., January 14–16, 2010. Not ready to apply but know someone who is? Forward this e-mail to a friend. And, consider applying for EPA’s noncompetitive awards, the National Great Start and National Leadership awards—applications are accepted year-round. The IAQ TfS Program is a comprehensive resource to help schools maintain a healthy environment in school buildings by identifying, correcting and preventing IAQ problems. Learn more about the IAQ TfS Program at www.epa.gov/iaq/schools.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) requests applications for Global Climate Change Education (GCCE): Research Experience, Teaching and Learning.Each funded proposal is expected to make use of NASA's unique contributions in climate science to enhance students' academic experiences and/or to improve educators' abilities to engage their students.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: 1)Global Climate Change Science Research Experiences for Undergraduate or Community College Students, and 2) Improving Teacher Competency for Global Climate Change Education.$8 million expected to be available, up to 25 awards anticipated.

The goals of the GCCE project are to use NASA’s unique contributions to climate and Earth system science to:
Goal 1: improve the teaching and learning about global climate change in elementary and secondary schools, on college campuses, and through lifelong learning;
Goal 2: increase the number of people, particularly high school and undergraduate students, using NASA Earth observation data/NASA Earth system models to investigate and analyze global climate change issues;
Goal 3: increase the number of undergraduate students prepared for employment and/or to enter graduate school in technical fields relevant to global climate change.

Notice of Intent to apply due 7/2/09, final proposals due 8/3/09.
For more info, contact Lin Chambers at gcce-questions@lists.nasa.gov or go to:http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={6950C5E7-9903-AFEA-2AB0-A839C6F510B4}&path=open

Refer to Sol# NNL09ZB1005C.

Deadline: Rolling
4imprint is accepting applications for its one-by-one charitable giving program. The online and catalog promotional products retailer will award $500 in-kind grants to charitable organizations in the United States or Canada. Applications are due two months before the requested donation is needed. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, employed by or be a member of the board of directors of a 501(c)(3) organization, school, registered Canadian charity, society, or religious organization.

http://onebyone.4imprint.com/default.aspx

Submit a description of a project that features a flowering bulb planting effort with children or youth, at a school or other organization, and you may be selected as one of 10 to receive a grant of $250 in bulbs.

http://www.thebulbproject.com/wiki/index.php?title...

TEACH (Teaching Energy Awareness with Children's Help): http://www.njcleanenergy.com/commercial-industrial/programs/teach

NJ SmartStart Buildings provides financial incentives for energy efficiency measures and the Local Government Energy Audit Program provides funding to determine the cost-effectiveness of energy efficiency upgrades and renewable technologies.

www.NJCleanEnergy.com/ssb

New Jersey's Clean Energy Program is administered by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities as a statewide initiative, providing incentives to promote the development and use of clean energy technologies for New Jersey residents, businesses, institutions and communities.

Richard Rinck
Marketing Communications Director - NJ SmartStart Buildings
NJ Clean Energy Program - C&I Market Manager
(609) 390-7408

Strengthening Communities Fund is Supported by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The Department of Health and Human Services today announced the availability of grants worth $50 million from the Strengthening Communities Fund, a new fund created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The fund will strengthen nonprofit and faith-based organizations that aid families and communities who are struggling in the economic downturn.

The Strengthening Communities Fund (SCF) is divided into two parts. The Nonprofit Capacity Building program will make one-time, two-year awards of up to $1 million to lead organizations that will use the funds to support other faith-based or secular nonprofit organizations.

The State, Local and Tribal Government Capacity Building program will make one-time, two-year awards of up to $250,000 to state, city, county and Indian/Native American tribal governments. Governments will use these grants to strengthen nonprofit organizations and increase the nonprofits’ involvement in projects that help turn our economy around.

Grantees for both programs must provide at least 20 percent of the total approved cost of the project from non-federal funds. This match may be met by cash or in-kind contributions.

HHS’ Administration for Children and Families’ Office of Community Services will administer the SCF programs. Applicants interested in applying for funds should visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/recovery.html.

The activities described in this release are being funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). To track the progress of HHS activities funded through the ARRA, visit www.hhs.gov/recovery. To track all federal funds provided through the ARRA, visit www.recovery.gov.

The United Bow Hunters of NJ is offering a $1000 Wildlife Conservation Scholarship to a current UBNJ member or the son, daughter or spouse of a UBNJ current member.Applicants must be pursuing a degree in the field of Wildlife Conservation (or related field).The deadline for applying is May 31.

The UBNJ supports, and participates in, improving sound wildlife conservation practices and the wise use of New Jersey's renewable natural resources. For information on the scholarship visit http://www.ubnj.org/ubnj/UBNJ/scholarship.html on the UBNJ website.

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR ORGANIC GROWERS IN NEW JERSEY

SOMERSET, May 8, 2009—State Conservationist Tom Drewes has announced that Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) New Jersey offices will accept applications for financial assistance from National Organic Program (NOP) certified organic producers as well as producers in the process of transitioning to organic production between May 11 and May 29, 2009. An allocation of $357,706 for New Jersey is part of the 2009 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Organic Initiative to encourage more organic agriculture production.

Practices eligible to receive increased payment rates in New Jersey under the Organic Initiative are Conservation Crop Rotation; Cover Crop; Nutrient Management; Pest Management; and Prescribed Grazing. Other conservation practices are also available at the standard EQIP payment rates. (www.nj.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/).

Interested producers should visit their nearest USDA Service Center to determine eligibility. Additional information on the 2009 EQIP Organic Initiative is available at:  www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/.

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Barbara L. Phillips
Public Affairs Specialist
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service
220 Davidson Avenue 4th Floor
Somerset NJ 08873
(732) 537-6044
barbara.phillips@nj.usda.gov
www.nj.nrcs.usda.gov

The Big Green Help:
Grants and Educator Toolkit  

The Big Green Help is a global kid-led initiative that provides information and tools to help explain climate change to kids, and educates and empowers kids to make a difference by connecting them to earth-friendly activities in their everyday lives.

Download The Big Green Help Green Team Toolkit packed with environmental resources and ideas for Earth Day, summer camp and back-to-school activities for your school, club, troop or community group.

Register your Big Green Help Earth Day event, and you will be eligible to apply for a Green Grant of up to $5000. Registered events will be featured on-air and online to showcase kids' achievements.  

Call for nominations for Student Award available online now.Winner to be announced at the Green Gala.
USGBC-NJ Award Nomination Form
Student award details

http://www.usgbcnj.org/includes/userfiles/file/studentgalaawardnominations09.pdf

Solicitations (Issue 187)
3/14/09

Between the passage of the FY09 Federal Appropriations Bill and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (aka the Stimulus Bill), this issue is a long one.Here’s to protecting the environment and retaining and creating lots of green jobs!

The ARRA homepage has a great list of Federal Agency Recovery websites.It’s at: http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/agencies.Additionally, the Office of Management and Budget’s first set of guidance on the implementation of the ARRA is posted at:http://www.recovery.gov/?q=content/omb-releases-detailed-recovery-act-guidance-agencies.

If anyone you know would like to sign up to receive these funding newsletters, follow the subscription instructions at the bottom of this email, or send a subscription request to laurie.e.brown@comcast.net.Include subscriber's email address in the body of the message.

There are 60 funding notices included in this issue.(Those that were not relevant to New Jersey have been removed.)

1)Clean and Efficient Transit Investments - ARRA
The U.S Department of Transportation requests proposals for Recovery Act Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction.Through this initiative, DOT will provide grants to public transit agencies for capital investments that will assist in reducing the energy consumption or greenhouse gas emissions of their public transit agencies.$100 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated.Responses due 3/10/10.For more info, contact FTA-TIGGER@dot.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45906.Refer to Sol# FTA-09005-TIGGER-TRI.(Grants.gov 3/10/09)

2)Clean Cities Petroleum Reduction – ARRA
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Clean Cities FY09 Petroleum Reduction Technologies Projects for the Transportation Sector.Through this initiative, DOE seeks projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles.The installation or acquisition of infrastructure to support alt fuel or advanced technology vehicles is also eligible.Lead applicants must be a designated Clean Cities Coalition. $300 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated.Responses due 5/29/09 and 9/30/09.For more info, contact Janet Laukaitis at Janet.Laukaitis@netl.doe.gov or go to:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/5d310d2fced6c9ed85256d090050e43a/9fefd7404bacf12f8525757400701afe?OpenDocument.Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-09NT01236-04.(Grants.gov 2/25/09)

3)National Clean Diesel Program - ARRA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program.This program will support implementation of verified and certified diesel emission reduction technologies that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced and diesel emissions exposure.$156 million expected to be available, up to 150 awards anticipated.The RFP will be posted on or about 3/17/09 and will close 4/27/09.For more info, contact cleandiesel@epa.gov or go to:http://epa.gov/otaq/eparecovery/prognational.htm.Refer to Sol# EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-06.(Grants.gov 3/10/09)

4)Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program - ARRA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for Clean Diesel Emerging Technologies Program.This program will support projects that reduce diesel emissions through the use, development and commercialization of emerging technologies.$20 million expected to be available, up to 20 awards anticipated.The RFP will be posted on or about 3/17/09, and will close 5/4/09.For more info, contact cleandiesel@epa.gov or go to:http://epa.gov/otaq/eparecovery/progemerge.htm.Refer to Sol# EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-05.(Grants.gov 3/6/09)

5)SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program - ARRA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding for the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program.This program will support projects that reduce diesel emissions through the creation of national, state or local innovative financing program(s).Innovative financial projects include, but are not limited to, those where the loan recipient receives a unique financial incentive for the purchase or of retrofitted vehicles or equipment.$30 million expected to be available, up to10 awards anticipated.The RFP will be posted on or about 3/17/09, and will close 4/27/09.For more info, contact cleandiesel@epa.gov or go to:http://epa.gov/otaq/eparecovery/progfinance.htm.Refer to Sol# EPA-ARRA-OAR-OTAQ-09-04.(Grants.gov 3/6/09)

6)Tribal Transit Program - ARRA
The U.S Department of Transportation requests proposals for the Recovery Act Tribal Transit Program.Through this program, DOT will provide grants to federally recognized Indian Tribes for public transportation capital projects for use in public transportation.$17 million expected to be available.Responses due 3/10/10.For more info, contact Lorna Wilson at lorna.wilson@dot.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45903.Refer to Sol# FTA-09004-TPM-TRTR.(Grants.gov 3/10/09)

9)Hydrogen Sensor Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Research and Development of Hydrogen Sensor Technologies, for projects that will lead to the development of cost-competitive, durable and safe hydrogen and fuel cell systems.The overall goal of this RFP is to develop low-cost sensor technologies that can be directly integrated with hydrogen systems and are resistant to contaminants.$2.5 million expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/30/09.For more info, contact Yolanda C Ramirez at h2sensors@go.doe.gov or go to:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/422B208A9600A5F685257574007E9B62?OpenDocument.Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99004.(Grants.gov 3/9/09)

10)Hydrogen Combustion in a Garage
The National Institute of Standards and Technology requests quotes to perform Hydrogen Release & Combustion Measurements in a real-scale garage.Responses due 3/23/09.For more info, contact Jennifer Lohmeier at jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov or go to:https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f700de130a788e8c4b926ad5bba65516&tab=core&_cview=0&cck=1&au=&ck=.Refer to Sol# SB1341-09-RQ-0134.(FBO 3/15/09)

11)Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse, for work to develop, populate, manage, and maintain a Smart Grid Information Clearinghouse website.The Clearinghouse is envisioned as the first-stop shop for public Smart Grid information.$1.25 million expected to be available, 1 award anticipated.Responses due 4/6/09.For more info, contact Janet Spaulding at Janet.spaulding@netl.doe.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45833.Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000020.(Grants.gov 3/6/09)

13)State Energy Program Formula Grants - ARRA
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the State Energy Program Formula Grant.SEP goals include, but are not limited to, increasing energy efficiency, reducing reliance on imported energy, improving power reliability, and reducing the impacts of energy production on the environment.Lead applicants must be State, Territorial and D.C. Energy Offices that administer the SEP.$3.1 billion is expected to be available, 56 awards anticipated.Pre-applications due 3/23/09, final proposals due 5/12/09.For more info, contact Sheldon Funk at sheldon.funk@netl.doe.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45986.Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-000052.(Grants.gov 3/12/09)

14)Weatherization Formula Grants - ARRA
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the Weatherization Assistance Program Formula Grant.The purpose of WAP is to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings owned or occupied by low-income persons, reduce their total residential expenditures, and improve their health and safety.Lead applicants must be States, Territories, Puerto Rico, and D.C. Energy Offices that administer the WAP.$5 billion expected to be available, 59 awards anticipated.Pre-applications due 3/23/09, final proposals due 5/12/09.For more info, contact Amanda Lopez at Amanda.Lopez@netl.doe.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45988.Refer to Sol# DE-FOA-0000051.(Grants.gov 3/12/09)

15)Tribal Land Feasibility Studies for Efficiency and Renewables
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Assessing the Feasibility of Renewable Energy Development and Energy Efficiency Deployment on Tribal Lands.Through this initiative, DOE will support feasibility studies in these areas:1) Implementation of building efficiency measures, including energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy systems for heating or cooling loads, and 2)Development of economically sustainable renewable energy installations.The lead applicant must be an Indian Tribe, Alaska Native villages, Alaska Regional Corporation, Tribal Energy Resource Development Organization, or Tribal Consortia.$1 million expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/16/09.For more info, contact Pamela Brodie at pamela.brodie@go.doe.gov or go to:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/A99DF3C019E1EEE285257578006E7EA5?OpenDocument.Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99024.(Grants.gov 3/13/09)

19)PV – New Jersey
The Defense Energy Support Center seeks proposals for a 10 year Photovoltaic Solar Power Purchase Agreement for the U.S. Department of Energy at Princeton Plasma Physics Lab, NJ.Total estimated contract quantity is 20,000,000 kWh.Responses due 4/2/09.For more info, contact Brian Nuckols at Brian.Nuckols@dla.mil or go to:https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5df73c8ac37d134cd1318262d4955bdf&tab=core&_cview=0.Refer to Sol# RFP SP0600-09-R-0401.(FBO 2/20/09)

20)Assisted Housing – Energy Efficiency and Green Retrofit- ARRA
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announces its intent to request proposals for Assisted Housing Stability and Energy and Green Retrofit.This initiative will provide grants and loans to property owners receiving Section 202, Section 8, or Section 811 project-based assistance, to make energy and green retrofit investments in the property, to ensure the maintenance and preservation of the property, the continued operation and maintenance of energy efficiency technologies, and the timely expenditure of funds.$250 million expected to be available.Program details, including application procedures, will be posted on or about 4/17/09.For more info, go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45922.(Grants.gov 3/10/09)

23)Industrial Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for the Industrial Technologies Program Save Energy Now (SEN) Technical Assistance and Plant Assessment Program.SEN focuses on reducing industrial energy intensity by 25% in ten years while enhancing U.S. competitiveness.Through this initiative, DOE seeks projects in the following areas:1) Technical assistance and plant assessment development and delivery, and 2)Enhanced project implementation support and technology deployment.$50 million expected to be available, up to 3 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/2/09.For more info, contact Annie Elkins at ITP_SEN@go.doe.gov or go to:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/E685B90D4F92B2E685257561006C52E3?OpenDocument.Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99015.(Grants.gov 2/18/09)

24)Geothermal Component R&D
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Component Research and Development/Analysis.Through this initiative, DOE seeks project to develop innovative technology for cost-effective creation, management, and utilization of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) in reservoir environments.$35 million expected to be available, up to 30 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/30/09.For more info, contact Pete Simon at FY09EGSResearch@go.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/4EDA21A799697B508525756F0061D4FF?OpenDocument.
Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99018.(Grants.gov 3/4/09)

25)Enhanced Geothermal Systems Demonstration
The U.S. Department of Energy requests proposals for Enhanced Geothermal Systems Demonstration.Through this initiative, DOE seeks projects in a variety of geologic formations that will quantitatively demonstrate and validate stimulation techniques that successfully sustain sufficient fluid flow and heat extraction rates for 5-7 years that produce at least 5 MWe per year per project site/geothermal reservoir.$49 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated.Responses due 5/14/09.For more info, contact Pete Simon at FY09EGSDemos@go.doe.gov or go to:https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/528FF32A5FE2358D8525756F0069DEC3?OpenDocument.Refer to Sol# DE-PS36-09GO99019.(Grants.gov 3/4/09)

28)American Recovery Program - ARRA
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) requests proposals for the EDA American Recovery Program, for projects that advance economic growth by assisting communities and regions experiencing chronic high unemployment and low per capita income to create an environment that fosters innovation, promotes entrepreneurship, and attracts increased private capital investment.Priority consideration will be given to regions that have experienced sudden and severe economic dislocation and job loss due to corporate restructuring.Applicants may apply for the following programs:1)Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Program, and 2) Economic Adjustment Assistance Program.Responses due 6/30/10.For more info, including Region-specific contacts, go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45786.Refer to Sol# DA03102009RECOVERYACT.(Grants.gov 3/5/09)

29)Community Economic Development
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services requests proposals for Community Economic Development (CED) Projects.CED supports Community Development Corporation efforts to assist community economic development activities designed to address the economic needs of low-income individuals and families through the creation of employment and business opportunities in low-income communities.CED focuses on industries that have viable short and long term job outlooks and present no obvious long term risks.One recommended strategy for sustaining growth is creating jobs in high growth sectors which include, but are not limited to, Recycling, Renewable or Alternative Energy, Transportation or Advanced Manufacturing.$29.1 million expected to be available, up to 47 awards anticipated.Responses due 5/28/09.For more info, contact Rafael Elizalde at OCSGRANTS@acf.hhs.gov or go to:http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-EE-0034.html.Refer to Sol# HHS-2009-ACF-OCS-EE-0034.(Grants.gov 3/9/08)

30)Rural Business Enterprise Grants - ARRA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Rural Business Enterprise Grant Program.RBEG supports the development of small and emerging rural businesses, provides financial assistance for rural distance learning networks, and funds adult education programs, particularly those projects providing job advancement or potential employment opportunities.$20 million expected to be available, up to 300 awards anticipated.As of 3/14/09, the Grants.gov notice indicates that the closing date is 3/19/09, however, that appears to be a typo.Most likely it should read that the RFP will be posted on that date.For more info, contact Anthony Ashby at anthony.ashby@wdc.usda.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/synopsis.do;jsessionid=TxQ2J7Ff93FdbGvHNSpk2DDtDL8Wpk5DTJFgMJ4ZGQQHHLPGpWPB!1677821819.Refer to Sol# 02-2009.(Grants.gov 3/11/09)

31)Pollution Prevention
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the Pollution Prevention Grant Program (P2).P2 supports projects that help businesses identify better environmental strategies and solutions for reducing or eliminating waste at the source.National focus areas include:Greenhouse gas reduction, toxic and hazardous materials reduction, and resource conservation.$4.1 million expected to be available, individual awards NTE $180K.Responses due 4/17/09.For more information, including Region-specific priorities and contacts, go to:http://www.epa.gov/p2/pubs/grants/ppis/2009rfpp2grant.html.Refer to Sol# EPA-HQ-OPPT-09-01.(Grants.gov 3/12/09)

32)Environmental Symposiums
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Partnerships to Promote Innovation in Environmental Practice.This initiative will support institutions interested in organizing two symposia over four years to promote sharing and transfer of innovative environmental protection approaches among States, EPA, and other primarily governmental representatives.$750K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated.Responses due 4/22/09.For more info, contact Scott Fontenot at fontenot.scott@epa.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45673.Refer to Sol# EPA-OPEI-NCEI-09-02.(Grants.gov 3/4/09)

33)Environmental Justice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreements (SEJCA) Program.SEJCA supports entities that work collaboratively with communities to provide meaningful and measurable improvements to the public health and/or environment.Grant funds may support efforts to mitigate environmental justice concerns in the affected community.$800K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/10/09.For more info, including state specific contacts, go to:http://www.epa.gov/compliance/environmentaljustice/grants/index.html.Refer to Sol# EPA-OECA-OEJ-09-01.(Grants.gov 2/13/09)

34)Public Health Grants – ARRA
The National Institute of Health requests proposals for the Challenge Grant Program, for novel research in areas that address specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation, or research methods that would benefit from an influx of funds to quickly advance the area in significant ways.$200 million expected to be available, up to 200 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/27/09.For more info, go to:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/Omnibus.pdf.Refer to Sol# RFA-OD-09-003.Through this RFP, NIH has expressed interest in a wide range of topics (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/challenge_award/Omnibus.pdf) which includes, but is not limited to:
1) Environmental Justice and Public Health:Contact Caroline Dilworth at dilworthch@niehs.nih.gov.Refer to 09-ES-102.
2) Models to Predict Health Effects of Climate Change:Contact Joshua Rosenthal at joshua_rosenthal@nih.gov.Refer to 15-TW-101 or 15-HD-105.
3) Environmental and Child Health - Exposure to Cooking Emissions:Contact Linda Wright at wrightl@mail.nih.gov.Refer to 15-HD-106.
4) Building Trust Between Researchers and Communities Through Capacity Building in Environmental Public Health:Contact Liam O’Fallon at Ofallon@niehs.nih.gov.Refer to 09-ES-101.(Grants.gov 3/4/09)

35)Brownfields Job Training Grants - ARRA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Brownfields Job Training Grants, for environmental job training projects that will promote job creation and economic development by facilitating the assessment, remediation, or preparation of brownfields sites.$5 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated.The RFP will be posted on or about 3/19/09.For more info, contact Christine Lombard at (617) 918-1305 or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45831.Refer to Sol# EPA-ARRA--OSWER-OBLR-JT.(Grants.gov 3/6/09)

39)Water & Wastewater Revolving Loan Fund
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Revolving Fund Grant Program, to assist communities with water or wastewater systems.Through this program, organizations set up a revolving loan fund to provide loans to finance predevelopment costs of water or wastewater projects, or short-term small capital projects not part of the regular operation and maintenance of current water and wastewater systems.$496K expected to be available, 1 award anticipated.Responses due 5/31/09.For more info, contact Anita O’Brien at anita.obrien@wdc.usda.gov or go to: http://www.usda.gov/rus/water/revolving-fund.htm.Refer to Sol# RDUP-RFP-0209.(Grants.gov 2/26/09)

41)Enhancing Agroecosystems
The U. S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency request proposals for Enhancing Ecosystem Services From Agricultural Lands: Management, Quantification, and Developing Decision Support Tools.Agroecosystems of interest are those that are at high risk of losing existing ecosystem services due to land use conversion or change and environmental impacts.Projects must address agroecosystems subject to the specific environmental stressors (climate change; water availability; reactive nitrogen; pests, weeds and invasive species; soil and land degradation) and could include those that are at or appear to be past the ‘tipping point.’$4.5 million expected to be available, up to 9 awards anticipated.Responses due 5/26/09.For more info, contact Anne Sergeant at sergeant.anne@epa.gov or go to:http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_star_ecosystem_services.html.Refer to Sol# EPA-G2008-STAR-K1.(Grants.gov 2/26/09)

42)Quantifying Soil Carbon Sequestration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals for Quantifying Soil Carbon Sequestration Potential Through Improved Pasture Management, for a demonstration study to quantify changes in soil organic carbon resulting from improved pasture management practices.$150K expected to be available, 1 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/20/09.For more info, contact Tom Wirth at Wirth.Tom@epa.gov or go to:http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html.Refer to Sol# EPA-OAR-CCD-09-07.(Grants.gov 3/6/09)

43)Conservation Innovation Program – New Jersey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Conservation Innovation Program in NJ.CIG seeks to stimulate innovative conservation approaches and technologies, in conjunction with agricultural production.Areas of interest vary by state but may include transitioning to organic production, farm energy conservation, or carbon sequestration in soil.
NJ:$212K expected to be available, up to 4 awards anticipated.Responses due 5/15/09.For more info, contact Lenora Jordan at lenora.jordan@nj.usda.gov or go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45982.Refer to Sol# USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-09-001.(Grants.gov 3/12/09)
44)Canola Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture requests proposals for the Supplemental and Alternative Crops Competitive Grants Program.The FY09 SACC will focus on the development of canola as a viable supplemental and alternative crop in the U.S.Canola research is sought in areas including but not limited to, biofuels and industrial applications.$780K expected to be available, up to 5 awards anticipated.Responses due 4/23/09.For more info, contact James Parochetti at jparochetti@csrees.usda.gov or go to:http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/alt_crops.html.Refer to Sol# USDA-CSREES-OP-002117.(Grants.gov 3/13/09)

45)Biomass & Kerosene
The U.S. Department of the Army request proposals for projects that would develop and demonstrate a fully integrated waste-to-fuel conversion system that converts biomass waste products into a synthetic iso-paraffinic kerosene using the Fischer-Tropsch conversion process that meets the current military fuel specifications.Responses due 5/7/09.For more info, contact Laura Holley at laura.holley@us.army.mil or go to:https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c6a1e194dbab41c6e73b3e1351fcfb31&tab=core&_cview=0.Refer to Sol# W56HZV-05-R-BAA1-TOPIC17.(FBO 3/8/09)

46)Office of Science
The U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, announces its continuing interest in receiving proposals in areas including, but not limited to:Basic energy sciences, biological and environmental research, and workforce development for teachers and scientists.Proposals accepted through XXXXX.For more info, contact Marilyn Oyler at marilyn.oyler@science.doe.gov or go to http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45760.Refer to Sol# DE-PS02-09ER09-02.(Grants.gov 3/10/09)

47)Basic and Applied Scientific Research
U.S. Army Research Office has issued a Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Scientific Research in areas including, but not limited to:Mechanical ,environmental and materials sciences, physics, and chemistry.Proposals accepted through 9/30/11.For more info, go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=41952.Refer to Sol# W911NF-07-R-0003-03.(Grants.gov 2/23/09)

48)SBIR - EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to request proposals for the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program Phase I.SBIR seeks to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal R&D needs.Topic areas of interest include:Green Building Materials and Systems; Innovation in Manufacturing; Nanotechnology; Greenhouse Gases; Drinking Water and Water Monitoring; Water Infrastructure; Air Pollution; Biofuels and Vehicle Emissions Reduction; Waste Management; and Homeland Security.25 contract awards anticipated.The RFP is expected to open 3/19/09 and close on 5/14/09.For more info, contact Stacey Passwaters at passwaters.stacey@epa.gov or go to:https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=db30497da39e4d615e3fcd373cdcbdca&tab=core&_cview=0&cck=1&au=&ck=.Refer to Sol# PR-NC-09-10319.(FBO 2/28/09)

49)SBIR - NSF
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.SBIR seeks to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector by strengthening the role of small business concerns in meeting Federal R&D needs.NSF will support high quality projects on important scientific, engineering, or science and engineering education problems and opportunities that could lead to significant commercial and public benefit if the research is successful.Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:Advanced Materials, and Manufacturing, and Biotech and Chemical Technologies.$30 million expected to be available, up to 225 awards anticipated.Responses due 6/9/09.For more info, go to:http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09541.Refer to Sol# 09-541.(Grants.gov 3/4/09)

50)Research and Commercialization
The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation requests proposals for its new Entrepreneur Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, which will provide training to postdoctoral researchers on how to commercialize their technology innovations into start-up businesses.A salary stipend and other benefits for a one year period will be provided.12 awards anticipate.Responses due 5/1/09.For more info, go to:http://www.kauffman.org/entrepreneurship/entrepreneur-postdoctoral-fellows-program.aspx.(RFP Bulletin 3/6/09)

51)Batteries
The U.S. Department of the Army requests proposals for projects that would research and demonstrate new manufacturing processes to optimize, automate and provide precise control of battery quality consistency for high energy and high power advanced batteries.The secondary objectives is to develop and demonstrate advanced rechargeable battery technology.Responses due 5/7/09.For more info, contact Helen Smith at (586) 574-8071 or go to:https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=65cfc9d73ee3305283593de67ac2f251&tab=core&_cview=0.Refer to Sol# W56HZV-05-R-BAA1-TOPIC18.(FBO 3/8/09)

52)Environmental Engineering
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Environmental Engineering Program.This program supports research and educational activities, with the goal of applying engineering principles to understand and reduce adverse effects of solid, liquid, and gaseous discharges into land, inland and coastal waters, and air that result from human activity and that impair the ecological and economic value of those resources.Average individual awards $100K.Responses due 9/15/09.For more info, contact Clark Liu at ccliu@nsf.gov or go to:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501029.Refer to Sol# PD 09-1440.(Grants.gov 3/9/09)

53)Energy for Sustainability
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Energy for Sustainability Program.This program supports research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage, and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable, including solar, wind and biomass.Average individual awards $100K.Responses due 9/15/09.For more info, contact Trung Nguyen at tnguyen@nsf.gov or go to:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026.Refer to Sol# PD-09-7644.(Grants.gov 3/6/09)

54)Environmental Sustainability
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Environmental Sustainability Program.This program supports research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and natural systems.General areas of research include:Industrial Ecology, Green Engineering, Ecological Engineering, and Earth Systems Engineering.Average individual awards $100K.Responses due 9/15/09.For more info, contact Bruce Hamilton at bhamilto@nsf.gov or go to:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027.Refer to Sol# PD-09-7643.(Grants.gov 3/21/08)

55)Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering.This program supports research that advances the fundamental knowledge base of cellular and biomolecular processes, and eventually to the development of generic enabling technology and practical application.Average individual awards $120K.Responses due 9/15/09.For more info, contact Frederick Heineken at fheineke@nsf.gov or go to:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501024.Refer to Sol# PD-09-1491.(Grants.gov 3/9/09)

56)Partnerships for Innovation
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Partnerships for Innovation Program.This program seeks to stimulate the transformation of knowledge into innovations that create new wealth; build strong local, regional and national economies; and improve the national well-being; broaden participation in activities to meet the diverse workforce needs; and catalyze or enhance enabling infrastructure that is necessary to foster and sustain innovation in the long-term.$9.5 million expected to be available, up to 15 awards anticipated.Letters of Intent due 10/31/09, final proposals due 12/31/09.For more info, contact Sara Nerlove at snerlove@nsf.gov or go to: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08583.Refer to Sol# 08-583.(Grants.gov 3/4/09)

57)Thermal Transport Processes
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for the Thermal Transport Processes Program, for engineering research aimed at gaining a basic understanding of the microscopic and macroscopic levels of thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer) underlying energy conversion and conservation, the synthesis and processing of materials, cooling and heating of infrastructure and equipment, and more.An active understanding of thermal transport in energy conversion and conservation processes is vital to reduce the nation’s dependence on petroleum.Awards NTE $100K.Responses due 9/15/09.For more info, contact Theodore Bergman at tbergman@nsf.gov or go to:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13367.Refer to Sol# PD-09-1406.(Grants.gov 3/9/09)

58)Advanced Technological Education
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Advanced Technological Education.ATE primarily focuses on the education at two year colleges of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy.The program involves partnerships between academic institutions and employers.Fields of technology supported include, but are not limited to, agricultural, environmental, manufacturing and engineering technology, and biotechnology.$46 million expected to be available, up to 75 awards anticipated.Pre-proposals due 4/23/09, final proposals due 10/15/09.For more info, contact Eileen Lewis at ellewis@nsf.gov or go to:http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07530.Refer to Sol# 07-530.(Grants.gov 3/3/09)

59)Climate Research
The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics.Research topics include theoretical, observational and modeling studies in areas including, but not limited to:Processes that govern climate; the causes of climate variability and change; and methods to predict climate variations.Proposals accepted on a continual basis.For more info, contact Jay Fein at jfein@nsf.gov or go to:http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11699.(Grants.gov 3/3/09)

60)Teens for Planet Earth
The Wildlife Conservation Society requests proposals for Teens for Planet Earth.This program recognizes teenagers around the world for service-learning projects that demonstrate their commitment to the environment.Up to $1K per gold medal project.Responses due 4/15/09.For more info, go to:http://teens4planetearth.com/serviceawards.(RFP Bulletin 3/13/09)

Deadlines (annually): March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31
The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications for funding projects that help students better grasp environmental issues. Projects must promote understanding of environmental issues, focus on hands-on activities, involve students ages 6 to 18, promote interaction and cooperation within a group, help young people develop planning and problem-solving skills, include adult supervision, and commit to follow-up communication with the Foundation.
http://www.captainplanetfoundation.org/Default.asp...

The New Jersey Department of Education is seeking applicants for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21stCCLC) program, which provides federal funds that support high-quality programs for academic and enrichment activities for students when school is not in session. Approximately 22 grants totaling $12 million will be awarded to eligible agencies under the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program.

To read the complete press release, please visit http://www.nj.gov/education/news/2009/0225cclc.htm.

CA-CP has created its Climate Fellowship, a competitive, prestigious program designed to pair outstanding students with challenging real-world opportunities to propel society toward a low-carbon future.  Please pass along to anyone that you think may be interested!

http://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/for_campuses/Climate_Fellows.php

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Karin Jakubowski
Manager - Science Center Collaborative
Clean Air-Cool Planet
161 Cherry Street
New Canaan, CT 06840
203-966-5693
203-966-5443 - fax
kjakubowski@cleanair-coolplanet.org
www.sciencecentercollaborative.org

Deadline: 10/15/09
NGA awards Youth Garden Grants to schools and community organizations with youth-centered garden programs.
http://assoc.garden.org/grants/

Deadline: 10/02/09
The Coca-Cola/NRC Recycling Bin Grant Program supports local community recycling programs by providing bins to selected grant recipients to increase the collection of beverage container recyclables in public and school settings.

IT’S NEVER BIN EASIER… TO RECYCLE!

The Coca-Cola/NRC Recycling Bin Grant Program supports local community recycling programs by providing bins to selected grant recipients for the collection of beverage container recyclables in public settings. Grants will be provided to a limited number of applicants who can demonstrate how their proposals will lead to sustainable recycling opportunities. The grant program is open to government, civic, school, non-profit groups and for-profit companies. Applications are only available on-line. Go to http://www.bingrant.org/home.htm

Deadline: Open
Talk show host and philanthropist Jenny Jones will donate an additional $1 million to continue her community grant program proving grants of up to $25,000 each to fund projects that promise long-term community benefits. The program's focus is primarily in communities where fundraising can be difficult.
http://www.jennysheroes.com/

Quarterly Application Deadlines: December 31; March 31; June 30; September 30
Adobe Systems awards one-time grants for one year general operating and program support ranging from $5,000-$20,000. Focus areas include Creativity in Education and Commitment to Community. Eligible nonprofit organizations and schools must be located in one of the following areas: San Jose/Silicon Valley and San Francisco, California; Seattle/King County, Washington; and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/philanthropy/commgivingprgrm.html

Youth Incentive Award

The Coleopterists Society, an international organization of professionals and hobbyists interested in the study of beetles, has established a program to recognize young people studying beetles. The Society has pledged up to $300 each year for the Youth Incentive Award program.

In addition to monetary grants of up to $150, award recipients will receive up to $200 (Junior Award) and $400 (Senior Award) of equipment credit from the BioQuip Products, Inc. catalog, and a one year subscription to the Society journal, The Coleopterists Bulletin.

This program is for young Coleopterists in grades 7-12.

The objectives of the Youth Incentive Award are to:
provide encouragement and assistance to young beetle enthusiasts (grades 7-12).
promote the study of beetles, the most diverse group of insects, as a rewarding lifelong avocation or career.
provide opportunities for young people to develop important life skills such as leadership, cooperation, communication, planning and conducting a scientific study, grant writing and managing funds.
provide some financial support to enrich activities or projects.

http://www.coleopsoc.org/default.asp?Action=Show_SocietyInfo&ID=Youth

Susan Cox
Durham Field Office
Conservation Education Coordinator
USDA Forest Service
271 Mast Rd
Durham NH 03824
603 868-7706

Active Living by Design, in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is launching Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities (HKHC), a $44-million, five-year initiative. Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities is a national program that focuses on systems, policies and environmental strategies to support healthy eating and active living, especially among children who are at highest risk for obesity.

A call for proposals inviting community partnerships from across the country to apply for funding will be released in December, and we want to ensure that your members, colleagues and subscribers to your listserv(s) receive information regarding this grant opportunity.

Contact Menaka Mohan E-Mail: mohanm@email.unc.edu for more detail.

http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

The Bus Fund: Your school group may be eligible for free transportation. The South Jersey Cultural Alliance administers a grant for transporting students to cultural and educational events. Contact Caz Boyd at 609-645-2760 for an application.

Target Field Trip Grants: Target will award 5,000 Field Trip Grants of up to $800 each during the 2008-2009 school year. Check www.target.com for more information. (See next listing)

Lowes Charitable and Educational Foundation: Administers grants to schools that provide outdoor, hands-on science education to students in grades K-12 and assists schools in enhancing their core curriculum in all subjects. Check the website for more information: www.lowes.com/community.

Corporate/Business Sponsorship: Make a request to a local business, or one of the groups listed below, for financial support for your outdoor education field trip

Rotary: www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.html

Lions: www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.html

Kiwanis: www.kiwanis.org/clubloc/

Jay Cees: www.usjaycees.org/chapter_links.html

Center for Watershed Protection releases an RFP for its Technical Capacity mini-grant program

ELLICOTT CITY, MD -With funding from an EPA Targeted Watershed Initiative Grant, the Center for Watershed Protection is currently inviting proposals for its Technical Capacity Mini-Grant program, awarding direct assistance and financial support to a wide range of small watershed organizations.

These small watershed organizations play a key role in local watershed management and, collectively, in regional water resource protection and restoration.The goal of the mini-grant program is to strengthen the technical capacity of these watershed organizations in the areas of stormwater and watershed management.

Since watershed organizations often have little to no full-time staff, the grant application process is intended to be simple and streamlined. However, funds are limited and grants will be awarded on a rolling basis, so associations are urged to act quickly.

Download the Technical Capacity mini-grant RFP guidelines HERE: http://www.cwp.org/Calendar/CWPMinigrantsRFP.pdf

The grant provides a free, one-year site license (2008/09 school year) for unlimited access to 35 Sylvan Dell eBooks, featuring flipviewer technology with selectable English and Spanish text and audio. Grants will be awarded to one elementary school per district and open to every district in the United States and Canada. Each science, math, or nature themed picturebook includes a "For Creative Minds" educational section. Teaching activities and interactive quizzes are available free online.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/8092515

TogetherGreen is a new National Audubon Society program with support from Toyota, to build conservation leadership, engage people in conservation action, and achieve lasting conservation results. The TogetherGreen Innovation Grants will fund projects that engage diverse communities and contribute to measurable conservation outcomes. The Conservation Leadership Program invests in leaders who are committed to empowering others and to creating positive environmental change in their communities and organizations.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/7652101

Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will provide stipends for teachers with experience in mathematics, science or technology to serve two-year terms on its Educational Advisory Council, beginning in the fall. Candidates should be from the JCP&L service territory, which includes the counties of Hunterdon, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Sussex and Warren. The Council meets twice a year at JCP&L in Red Bank. Participants are compensated for reviewing materials and attending meetings. The company also pays for mileage. For additional information and an application, contact JCP&L Community Involvement Manager Elaine Vincent. Elaine's email address is mvincent@firstenergycorp.com.

Deadline: Quarterly
The National Geographic All Roads Seed Grant Program funds film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers. The program seeks filmmakers who bring their lives and communities to light through first-person storytelling. Grants range up to a maximum of $10,000 each.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/3743160

The Municipal Land Use Center at the College of New Jersey with generous support from the Geraldine R Dodge Foundation is proud to offer a $15,000 matching grant program to New Jersey municipalities through its Sustainable Communities' Implementation Grant Program.The goal of the grant program is to support municipalities that have shown leadership, vision and commitment to creating sustainable community plans and programs.Municipalities that are taking on the tough sustainability challenge understand the value and benefit of linking their economic, social and environmental systems to meet their needs and those of future generations.This grant program will allow municipalities that have started the process of defining their sustainable future to begin to implement sustainable actions. Through this competitive grant solicitation, MLUC hopes to expand the number of community sustainability programs from which other New Jersey municipalities can learn.
For more information go to:http://www.tcnj.edu/~mluc/community/index.html
Only 5 grants will be awarded under this grant solicitation.Funding will be directed towards communities that have shown leadership, vision and commitment to support and create sustainable communities. If you have any questions Donna Drewes at drewes@tcnj.edu

This new National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Student Opportunities Web site provides information about NOAA educational opportunities, scholarships, internships, and fellowships. The site also provides student opportunities by geographic location, underrepresented communities, and opportunities specific to students with disabilities.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/2843192

More Kids in the Woods. Keep watching the http://www.fs.fed.us website because it is our understanding that more funding will become available at the end of October -- and if so it should be posted here. A bit more information on last year's recipients is here: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/programs/woods/index.shtml. Here is the last news release: http://www.fs.fed.us/news/2007/releases/05/kids.shtml

Deadline: Open
The National Geographic Society's Young Explorers Grants for 18-25 year-olds to pursue research, exploration, and conservation-related projects consistent with National Geographic's existing grant programs. Grants vary in amount ($2,000 to $5,000) depending on the significance of the project.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/yeg/

The Live Monarch Foundation (501c3) Educator Outreach Program is providing funding for 4,600 teachers throughout the United States to enroll into the National Campaign: to bring Monarch Butterflies into the classroom.This program provides education and materials to strengthen the Monarch’s 3,000 mile migratory route within North America by creating self sustaining butterfly gardens and refuges. Current extreme weather has eliminated early milkweed growth...your participation is critical.
This program will give you, your students and their parents an exciting, personal, educational and hands on experience. Materials will be provided for each participant to raise a virtual butterfly and start a real butterfly garden with professional instruction on each level of its maintenance and care, with insight into the shared responsibility of each person to protect our fragile environment one backyard at a time.
Each participant will receive all the tools necessary to make a visible difference in their community and the support necessary to keep the benefits growing.Recognition for personal results, group efforts, and community involvement are all part of the structured program, as is access to proven Free fundraising programs, materials, curriculum and discounted supplies if desired.You control the integration with your teaching objectives and personal goals.
Your email was added during the past year to the contact list for possible inclusion into this program through many students, other teachers and organizations whom we have reached.If you choose not to participate or if this message has been misdirected, nothing is required of you.Your email will automatically be removed from future mailings within 1 week unless you confirm your interest below and complete the registration to follow.If you need to change your email addresses or wish to nominate another educator for inclusion into this program just go or send them to www.LMF-Educator-Award.com/index.html and have them sign up. To learn more about us just follow the links on that page.
Current funds will be allocated to the first 4,600 registrants; additional registrants will be added in order to the wait list to await additional funds.All registrants will receive updates and our monthly newsletter. Register today and start whenever your schedule permits.
Please confirm your interest in this program, award updates, monthly newsletter, Free educational materials and special discounts by clicking the link below or copying and pasting it into your browser. There is no fee or obligation to join.
We need to determine what parts of our program you would like to participate in, and what materials are best suited for you and your students. Please go to www.LMF-Educator-Award.com/index.htmlto enroll and later choose your goals, interests and discounted materials you would like to receive. Please send your friends to this page as well for inclusion in our National campaign.

Live Monarch Foundation Staff
www.LiveMonarch.org
“One seed can change the world, we need you to plant it.”

The goal of the Apprentice Ecologist Initiative™ is to elevate young people (including disadvantaged and at-risk youth) into leadership roles by engaging them in environmental stewardship projects.A $500 scholarship will be awarded annually to the author of the top Apprentice Ecologist essay.
http://www.wildernessproject.org/volunteer_apprentice_ecologist

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AND RAISE MORE MONEY!!!

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and Car Wash Operators of New Jersey (CWONJ) have recently launched the Clean Water Fundraising Car Wash Program.This partnership allows charities and other non-profit organizations to sell car wash vouchers for washes at commercial car wash facilities to raise money, rather than hold fundraising car washes at schools and churches.

Participating car washes will provide charities and non-profit organizations with 50% off discounted car wash tickets that they can resell at face value.This is a situation where everybody wins!Charities and non-profit organizations raise money for their causes, NJDEP accomplishes their goal of protecting water quality, and car washes gain valuable exposure in the community.

PARKING LOT CAR WASHES POLLUTE OUR WATER

Did you know storm drains found along most streets and sidewalks are NOT connected to the sanitary sewer or to sewage treatment plants?When fundraising car washes are held in parking lots, pollutants such as dirt, soap, and oil, generated from those car washes, run off the parking lots into storm drains. These pollutants flow untreated into our bays, lakes, rivers, and streams impacting water quality and the animals that live in and around the water bodies.

How To Get Started
Go to http://www.cleanwaternj.org/car_wash_list.pdf for a list of participating car washes.Find a car wash near you.Give the car wash owner a call, and they will provide you with car wash vouchers to sell.Then go out and sell, sell, sell!

If one car wash costs $10, and
10 members of your organization sell 10 tickets each, you earn $500!!!
20 members of your organization sell 20 tickets each, you earn $2,000!!!

People who buy the car wash vouchers can then go to the participating car wash anytime they want to redeem their voucher, get their car washed, and protect the environment.

For more information, log onto www.cleanwaternj.org, or call Doug Karvelas at 609-888-2568.

PLT is proud to announce it is expanding its GreenWorks! service-learning program.This year, $100,000 will be awarded to schools and youth organizations for environmental neighborhood improvement projects that involve youth with their community.

Since 1993, Project Learning Tree has distributed approximately $375,000 to fund over 700 grant projects in communities across the country. In 2007, PLT is making $100,000 available for "learning-by-doing" environmental projects that:
partner PLT educators and their students with local businesses or community organizations
combine academics with community service
engage elementary through college-age students in active learning about the environment
provide opportunities for student leadership.
There will be a second funding cycle in the Fall.

For more information, visit http://www.plt.org/cms/pages/31_41_44.html.

Kathy McGlauflin
Senior Vice President
American Forest Foundation
Project Learning Tree
1111 19th St. NW
Suite 780
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 463-2468
kmcglauflin@plt.org
www.plt.org

This compilation by the Green Schools Initiative catalogues funding sources for eliminating toxins, using resources sustainably, creating green, healthy spaces, and teaching stewardship.
http://www.greenschools.net/news/index.html

www.grantsalert.com

If your garden or habitat program is designed to support critical thinking and problem solving that deepens students' knowledge of standards-based subject matter, and improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection, the NEA foundation wants to hear from you! Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, or other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. The grant amount is $5,000. For full details and to apply, visit the NEA Foundation Web site.

Grant Wrangler is a free grants listing service that makes it easy for teachers to find funding. To see the full list of funding opportunities, and to subscribe to the monthly e-newsletter, visit the Grant Wrangler Web site.

Applications for grants under $5,000 are accepted year-round. Check the Web site for grades K-6 and 7-12 application rules.

Deadline for grants over $5,000: February 1st or August 1st

The Toshiba America Foundation encourages teacher-led, K-12 classroom-based programs, projects, and activities that have the potential to improve classroom experiences in science, mathematics, and technology.

http://www.toshiba.com/taf/apply.html

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families wil l pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617)495-1581.

Enterprise Community Partners in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council will award planning grants of up to $5,000, through Green Communities, to affordable housing developers of environmentally healthy homes for low-income families in the United States. Grant to cover the cost of facilitating a charrette during pre-development and a post-construction sustainability training session.
http://enterprisefoundation.org/resources/green/greencharrettes.asp

Grants for local environmental programs and projects ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be available this spring through the Trust for Public Land.

Previous grants have paid for everything from Bayshore trash cleanups to long-term scientific monitoring projects on the bay. Each year, the trust and a board of local advisers chooses from proposals submitted by nonprofit and community groups, awarding $25,000 in all.

Since 1994, the Trust for Public Land has administered the trust fund for the DEP, making it one of the earliest and still the largest such partnerships between the agency and nonprofit conservation groups.

Trust officials say they are limited in making grant awards to nonprofit groups as defined under the federal 501(c)3 tax guidelines. However, schools and municipal entities, such as local environmental commissions, may still apply if they partner with a qualified nonprofit group, they say.

Trust officials are especially interested in public education efforts to teach people about the bay and its watershed, and in studies that will provide useful data for land-use and environmental planning efforts, according to Kathy Haake, a trust project manager and member grant review board.

Groups interested in applying for grants should contact Erin Maguire at the Trust for Public Land by e-mail at erin.maguire@tpl.org or by calling (973) 292-1100. Application forms can also be downloaded from www.tpl.org -- the trust Web site.

The Morristown-based trust has long been active around Barnegat Bay, having published two reports on the bay region's environment and it has preserved more than 10,000 acres of open space since the 1980s.

The New Jersey Audubon Society’s Nature Center of Cape May and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are once again providing grants to assist homeowners in lower Cape May County in developing wildlife-friendly landscapes on their property.

Known as WHIP grants, these funds offer cost-sharing assistance as well as technical expertise. Landowners can receive up to $300 toward establishing native trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants that will improve habitat for local and migratory birds and butterflies in the southern part of the county.

In order to be eligible, applicants must own property in Cape May, West Cape May, Cape May Point, or Lower Township. For detailed application information, contact Gretchen Ferrante at the Nature Center of Cape May, 898-8848, or email her at gretchen.ferrante@njaudubon.org.

Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper, and National Geographic Explorer! classroom magazine outdoor classroom grant program to help schools improve their science curriculum by engaging students in hands-on experiences outside the traditional classroom. Grants up to $2,000 will be awarded to at least 100 schools and grants for up to $20,000 may be awarded to schools or school districts with major outdoor classroom projects. Proposals are reviewed three times a year.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/269054

TO: Chief School Administrators / Charter School Lead Persons
FROM: Diane Schonyers, Director / Office of Strategic Initiatives & Accountability

The Office of Grants Appeals becomes aware of various grant opportunities from an assortment of sources and is sharing these opportunities in the hope of increasing awareness and ultimately, the funding to improve education.The following is a list of recently released grant opportunities that can be accessed through our grant website at http://www.nj.gov/njded/grants/other.shtml and are relevantto LEAs and/or other constituencies that may impact LEAs:

*Early Reading First (CFDA # 84.359A/B)
*Summer Seminars & Institutes (CFDA # 45.163)
*The MetLife Foundation Bridge Builders Grant
*Learning in the Arts for Children & Youth
*Access to Artistic Excellence
*Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants

I hope you find this information helpful towards reaching New Jersey's goal of increasing funding and student achievement.

Melinda Gray Ardia Environmental Foundation website - information on Environmental Education Grants.
http://www.mgaef.org/index.html

The Corporation for National & Community Service "Learn and Serve America Grant Programs."
School-Based Grant Program Deadline: Multiple (see guidelines)
See Web site for details.
http://www.learnandserve.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp

The Outdoor Classroom Grant Program is a partnership of the Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation, International Paper and the International Paper Foundation, and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER classroom magazine.As part of Lowe’s continued commitment to public education, Lowe’s will provide more than $200,000 in outdoor classroom grants to benefit public schools nationwide.

Teachers may apply for grants up to $2,000 by visiting www.Lowes.com/outdoorclassroom.

For school districts with major outdoor classroom projects, grants may be awarded for up to $20,000.All K-12 public schools in the United States (except Puerto Rico) are eligible to apply for a grant.

The Outdoor Classroom Grant Program partners would appreciate your help in announcing the availability of these grant funds through your media outlets and other contacts.

Rebecca Winn
Coordinator, Partnerships
International Paper
6775 Lenox Center Court
Memphis, TN 38115
901-419-2001

Order your free Life of the Forest educational materials from International Paper at www.iplifeoftheforest.com

http://www.for-wild.org/seedmony.html
The Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program gives small monetary grants to schools, nature centers, or other non-profit educational organizations for the purpose of establishing outdoor learning centers. The grant recipient learning centers are those which most successfully reflect the Wild Ones mission to educate and share information about the benefits of using native plants in our landscape and to promote biodiversity and environmentally sound environmentally sound practices. Only through this knowledge, can we appreciate humankind's proper place in the web of life.

Eligible Applicants -Schools, nature centers and other non-profit and not-for-profit places of learning including houses of worship with a site available for this stewardship project may apply for an SFE grant.

Eligible Projects -Project goals should focus on the enhancement and development of an appreciation for nature using native plants. Projects must emphasize involvement of students and volunteers and increase the educational value of the site. Creativity in design is encouraged, but must show complete and thoughtful planning. The use of and teaching about native plants and the native plant community is mandatory, and they must be appropriate to the local ecoregion and the site conditions (soil, water, sunlight). For further information on selection of local ecotype, go to Wild Ones native landscaping webpages. The project leader should be knowledgeable and committed.

Examples of appropriate projects are:
The design, establishment and maintenance of a native plant community such as prairie, woodland, wetland etc. in an educational setting such as an outdoor classroom.
Developing and maintaining an interpretive trail landscaped with native plant communities.
Developing a wetland area to study the effect of native vegetation on water quality improvement.
Group student-teacher research projects aimed at documenting the presence, behaviors, needs and contributions of various forms of wildlife and the impact of native plant species.

Starbucks Foundation Offers Funding for Youth Literacy Programs
Deadline: September 1 and March 1, annually

Through its Giving Voice program, the Starbucks Foundation (http://www.starbucks.com/foundation/), a philanthropic vehicle of the Starbucks Coffee Company, will fund programs for youth, ages 6-18, that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live.

The Starbucks Foundation invites Letters of Inquiry from qualifying organizations that work with underserved youth in one of two areas: 1)Arts & Literacy -- programs that innovatively address literacy and learning for the 21st century, provide high standards of excellence in mastering basic skills, and promote youth voices through a variety of venues; and 2) Environmental Literacy -- programs that offer place-based approaches to addressing environmental literacy and empower youth to be heroes for a sustainable environment in their own communities.

The foundation supports registered, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in the United States, as well as Registered Charities in Canada, that deliver services to youth and address at least one of the program's action areas.

Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000.

Visit the Starbucks Foundation Web site for program information, application procedures, and eligibility questions.

RFPs in Children and Youth, visit: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml

Lorie Christian
NMLA Administrator

The Portland, Oregon-based Fund for Wild Nature ( http://fundwildnature.org/ ) provides money for campaigns designed to save and restore native species and wild ecosystems, including actions to defend wilderness and biological diversity.

The fund provides support for advocacy, litigation, public policy work, development of citizen science, and similar endeavors, as well as media projects that have a clear strategic value and a concrete plan for dissemination of the final product. The fund does not support basic scientific research, private land acquisition, individual action or study, or conferences.

Special attention is given to ecological issues not currently receiving sufficient public attention and funding.

Proposals will only be accepted for projects in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The fund rarely provides grants to organizations with annual budgets greater than $250,000.

Visit the Fund for Wild Nature Web site for application guidelines and procedures, as well as examples of previously funded programs.

RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1332/wild

For additional RFPs in Environment, visit: http://fdncenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtm