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Federal Planning Assistance for Broadband and Sustainable Community Development: Cool & Connected

USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Brandon McBride encouraged communities interested in using broadband service to help revitalize small-town main streets and promote economic development apply for Cool & Connected, a pilot program sponsored by USDA Rural Utilities Service and the http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Sustainable Communities. Through Cool & Connected, a team of experts will help community members develop strategies and an action plan for using planned or existing broadband service to promote smart, sustainable community development.

Eligibility

• Any community representative is welcome to submit a letter of interest to participate in Cool & Connected.
• Special consideration will be given to small towns and rural communities that face economic challenges.
• Special consideration will be given to communities in places where USDA has provided loans or grants in support of broadband or other internet-related services.

Deadline and where to send letters of interest

Submit your letter of interest to Ed Fendley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Kindly include “Cool & Connected” and the name of your community in your e-mail subject line.

What to include in your letter of interest

Your letter of interest can be in the text of an email or an attachment. It should be no longer than two printed pages. If you want, you can provide additional letters of support from partners, but this is not necessary.

Community representatives are encouraged to describe community needs and challenges related to downtown revitalization or other place-based development, and how a planning process might help. You should indicate any areas of interest related to internet service and place-based development, such as:

• Using new or existing broadband service to attract new types of businesses to main streets or existing rural communities
• Combining internet service with other local amenities to attract new investors, visitors, and residents
• Developing or marketing downtown Wi-Fi zones
• Extending broadband service beyond anchor institutions in ways that promote main street development
• Selecting centrally located anchor institutions or community facilities that will receive broadband service

Community representatives submitting letters of interest are also encouraged to indicate partners that can be expected to participate in a planning process, such as local internet service providers, local officials, business associations, or local schools or colleges.

Mary Kay Domestic Violence Shelter Grant Program
Awards grants to women's domestic violence shelters.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 31, 2016
Sponsor: The Mary Kay Foundation

 

Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (TMIECHV) Program: Development and Implementation Grants
Grants to tribes for community needs assessments; planning, adopting, implementing, expanding, enhancing, and sustaining of evidence-based maternal, infant, and early childhood home visiting programs; and to provide high-quality home visiting programs.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Optional): Feb 6, 2016
Application Deadline: Mar 23, 2016
Sponsor: Administration for Children and Families

 

Tribal Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (TMIECHV) Program: Implementation and Expansion Grants
Funds to support federally-recognized Indian tribes (or a consortium of Indian tribes), tribal organizations, or urban Indian organizations that are currently operating an evidence-based home visiting program and propose to sustain and/or expand their established infrastructure for home visiting services in tribal communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Letter of Intent (Optional): Feb 6, 2016
Application Deadline: Mar 23, 2016
Sponsor: Administration for Children and Families

 

2016 ANA Funding Opportunity Announcements Now Available 

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) has published 6 Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for fiscal year 2016. FOAs give full information on application requirements for each program area and how to apply. Applications are due on April 6, 2016. Download the full FOA for each program at the ANA website. 

Grant Notice: Underground Storage Tank Compliance Assistance and Training Support in Indian Country

DEADLINE SOON!

The U.S. EPA is soliciting proposals to promote the prevention of releases from federally-regulated underground storage tanks (USTs) in Indian country and the compliance of UST facilities in Indian country with federal regulations. Funding provided through this grant program shall be used for activities that support UST compliance in Indian country through education of owners and operators, training opportunities for Tribal government personnel, and Tribal UST compliance program development and collaboration. The goals of this cooperative agreement are to provide Tribal governments and UST facilities in Indian country with training, compliance assistance, and collaborative opportunities.

Application Deadline: February 11, 2016

Eligibility: States and Territories and federally-recognized Tribes and Intertribal Consortia

Funding Available: The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is $1,000,000. Maximum funding in FY2016 shall not exceed $200,000.

More Information: To view the announcement of funding availability CLICK HERE; To view the guidelines CLICK HERE.

 

U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving (EJCPS) Cooperative Agreement

DEADLINE SOON!

The funding provided through the EJCPS Cooperative Agreement will be awarded to community-based organizations to support collaboration and partnerships with industry, government, academia, and other stakeholders so as to develop and implement solutions that address local environmental and public health issues. Organizations are encouraged to have a connection between the proposed project activities and applicable neighborhood, local, city, or regional land use planning efforts. Proposals should include outreach to affected underserved vulnerable communities and residents about environmental and public health issues and engage them in activities to plan, access, improve, and benefit from their local environment.

Application Deadline: February 12, 2016
Maximum Grant Award: $120,000
• To view the full announcement and access the application, CLICK HERE.
• EJ Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program Brochure (PDF)
• 2014 Project Descriptions (PDF)

Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education – Multiple grant opportunities
Deadline: Varies by state and project
The Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) funds a range of research and education projects for farmers, ranchers, extension agents, nonprofits, students, and communities, among others. Grant funding and availability vary per state, but grants have been awarded to a range of projects including on-farm renewable energy, sustainable communities, local and regional food systems, cover crops, and more. Visit the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education websitefor more information and funding opportunities in your region. 

Organic Farming Research Foundation Accepting Research Proposals 
Deadline: February 8, 2016
Priorities for this year's research include projects related to soil health, with emphasis on water management; creating new organic farmers and ranchers and transition of producers to organic systems including education and training; livestock production, especially breeding for organic systems, diseases and pasture management; and small grain production, especially related to creating a diverse rotational system. Read the full Request for Proposals herefor greater details about the grant and apply here.

The Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
Deadline: March 10, 2016
The USDA is now accepting applications for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI). The purpose of this program is to fund projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Approximately 18 million in funding is available and grants typically range from $50,000-$200,000. Visit the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative websiteto apply.

 

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts Invites Applications

POSTED: January 26, 2016
DEADLINE: February 25, 2016

With the goal of promoting dialogue, raising awareness, and developing new and broader audiences, the foundation will award grants of up to $30,000 to help organizations with the production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment....

William T. Grant Foundation Seeks Applications for Research to Understand Inequality

POSTED: January 23, 2016
DEADLINE: May 5, 2016

Grants of up to $600,000 will be awarded in support of research designed to advance understanding in the area of inequalities in youth development and/or to increase understanding of how research is acquired, understood, and used, as well as the circumstances that shape its use in decision making....

U.S. Conference of Mayors Announces 2016 Community WINS Grant Program

POSTED: January 29, 2016
DEADLINE: March 18, 2016

Grants will be awarded in support of nonprofit projects focused on accelerating neighborhood

revitalization, economic development, and job creation in municipalities across the country....

Voya Foundation Issues RFP for College Readiness Programs

POSTED: January 26, 2016
DEADLINE: March 18, 2016 (Initial Proposals)

Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to new and existing programs that encourage parental involvement as a means to improve high school graduation rates....

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Invites Applications for Innovative Regulatory Science Awards

POSTED: January 28, 2016
DEADLINE: March 9, 2016

Grants of up to $500,000 over five years will be awarded to academic investigators developing new methodologies or innovative approaches in regulatory science that have the potential to inform regulatory decisions made by the Food and Drug Administration and others....