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  1. Performance Partnerships Pilots (P3) Round Two Application Deadline Extended

The federal government recently announced an application deadline extension for the second round of the P3 competition. The U.S. Department of Education will reopen the application process until July 19th. Entities that ran out of time to complete their applications will now have additional time. Official questions can be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Contact the Forum's Thaddeus Ferber for (unofficial) help and support. The Performance Partnership Pilots - commonly referred to as P3 - allow selected local, tribal and state agencies the opportunity to enter into an agreement with the federal government that will grant broad flexibility in how the site uses discretionary federal funds to implement evidence-informed practices while committing to achieve significant improvements for disconnected youth. The Forum for Youth Investment has created the online P3 Hub, a webpage that provides a central location for P3-related resources and information. Access the P3 Hub here.

  1. EPA Announces $10.7 Million to Clean Up 33 Brownfield Sites

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced approximately $10.7 million in supplemental funding to help transform communities by cleaning up contaminated brownfield properties. EPA plans to provide supplemental funding to 33 successful Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) grantees, helping more than 40 communities carry out cleanup and redevelopment projects. These projects will help communities create jobs while protecting people’s health and the environment. Areas receiving the most supplemental funding include Springfield, Missouri; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development; Cuyahoga County, Ohio; and the Washington Department of Commerce.

  1. 3.U.S. Department of Education | Promise Neighborhoods Program Implementation Grant Competition

The vision of the Promise Neighborhoods program is that all children and youth living in distressed communities have access to great schools and strong systems of family and community support that will prepare them to attain an excellent education and successfully transition to college and a career.

Promise Neighborhoods are led by organizations that work to ensure that all children and youth in the target geographic area have access to services that lead to improved educational and developmental outcomes from cradle-to career; are based on the best available evidence and designed to learn about the impact of approaches, for which there is less evidence; are linked and integrated seamlessly; and include education programs as well as programs that provide family and community supports. Promise Neighborhoods enable children and youth within targeted distressed communities to participate in the full range of cradle-to career supports that are necessary for them to realize their potential. Building on prior Promise Neighborhoods grantees’ work to enhance high-quality early learning opportunities, this year’s competition includes a competitive preference priority intended to improve coordination among early learning providers and ensure alignment between early learning systems and elementary education systems.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: July 25, 2016.

Application Deadline: September 6, 2016.

Read the Federal Register Notice.

  1. 4.American Indian and Alaska Native Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces the availability of approximately $3.5 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN) infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Applicants that propose to serve children that reside within an area of high poverty or a federally designated Promise Zone (listed in the Appendix) and that serves a substantial number of children within that Zone and submit form HUD-50153 Certification of Consistency with Promise Zone Goals and Implementation, signed by the authorized official for the designated Promise Zone supporting the application, will receive 3 bonus points under the Criteria listed in Section V.1. For more information about federally designated Promise Zones, please visit the Promise Zones website.

Application Deadline: August 24, 2016

  1. 5.Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership Grants

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces the availability of approximately $135 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in section 645A of the Head Start Act. Applicants that propose to serve children that reside within area of high poverty or a federally designated Promise Zone (listed in the Appendix) and that serves a substantial number of children within that Zone and submit form HUD-50153, Certification of Consistency with Promise Zone Goals and Implementation, signed by the authorized official for the designated Promise Zone supporting the application, will receive 3 bonus points under the Criteria listed in Section V.1..

Application Due Date:  August 24, 2016

  1. 6.Migrant and Seasonal Early Head Start Expansion and Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) announces the availability of approximately $5 million to be competitively awarded for the purpose of expanding access to high-quality, comprehensive services to low-income, migrant and seasonal infants and toddlers and their families through Early Head Start-Child Care (EHS-CC) Partnerships, or through the expansion of Early Head Start services. ACF solicits applications from public entities, including states, or private non-profit organizations, including community-based or faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies that meet eligibility for applying as stated in Section 645A of the Head Start Act. Applicants that propose to serve children that reside within an area of high poverty or federally designated Promise Zone listed in the Appendix, and that serves a substantial number of children within that Zone, and submit form HUD-50153, Certification of Consistency with Promise Zone Goals and Implementation, signed by the authorized official for the designated Promise Zone supporting the application, will receive 3 bonus points under the Criteria listed in Section V.1.

Application Due Date:  August 24, 2016

  1. Methamphetamine and Suicide Prevention Initiative - Generation Indigenous (GEN-I) Initiative Support
    Awards funding to organizations that promote Native American youth development and family engagement through early intervention strategies to reduce risk factors linked to suicidal behavior and substance abuse.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2016
    Sponsor: Indian Health Service

 

  1.  Improving Hepatitis B and C Care Cascades; Focus on Increased Testing and Diagnosis
    Funds state and local health departments to work with external partners to increase testing and treatment for persons living with Hepatitis B (HBV) and/or Hepatitis C (HCV) infection.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 2, 2016
    Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

 

  1. Avon Breast Health Outreach Program (BHOP)
    Funding to link medically underserved populations to breast health education and screening services.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 19, 2016
    Sponsor: Avon Foundation

 

  1. America’s Promise Job Driven Grant Program
    Funding to create and implement regional, sector-based workforce development projects to meet the needs of both businesses and workers in industries that typically use a significant number of H-1B Visas, such as healthcare and IT.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 25, 2016
    Sponsor: Employment and Training Administration

 

  1. National HIV Program: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Engagement in Care
    Awards grants for HIV/AIDS prevention and care activities that serve American Indian/Alaska Native people.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2016
    Sponsor: Indian Health Service

 

  1. Service Area Competition Funding for Health Center Program (Areas Served with a Project Period Start Date of February 1, 2017)
    Funding to provide comprehensive primary health care services to an underserved area or population
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 29, 2016
    Sponsor: Bureau of Primary Health Care
  2. Wrigley Company Foundation Community Service Grant
    Provides funding to dental hygienists for projects aimed at improving oral health or providing oral health education.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2016
    Sponsor: American Dental Hygienists' Association
  3. Bureau of Primary Health Care Loan Guarantee Program
    Provides a loan guarantee to Section 330 health centers to develop and operate practice management networks or managed care networks or plans.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
    Sponsor: Bureau of Primary Health Care
  1. Community Access to Child Health Seeks Applications for Community Pediatric Health Programs

Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded for the planning or implementation of innovative community-based child health initiatives aimed at ensuring that all children have access to healthcare services not otherwise available in their community....

POSTED: June 26, 2016

DEADLINE: July 29, 2016

  1. USDA Announces $8.4 Million to Support a Diverse Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of $8.4 million in competitive grants to support the work of partner organizations that provide training, outreach and technical assistance for socially disadvantaged, Tribal and Veteran farmers and ranchers. USDA's Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known as the 2501 Program, is administered by the Office of Advocacy and Outreach (OAO). Proposals for these competitive grants must be received by July 29, 2016 at http://www.grants.gov/" target="extWindow" title="Opens in new window.">www.grants.gov. Details are available in the June 27, 2016 https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2016/06/27/2016-15124/outreach-and-assistance-for-socially-disadvantaged-farmers-and-ranchers-and-veteran-farmers-and" target="extWindow" title="Opens in new window.">Federal Register Notice or by contacting USDA, by mail at Office of Advocacy and Outreach, Attn: Kenya Nicholas, Program Director, Whitten Building, Room 520-A, Mail Stop 0601, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250, by phone: (202) 720-6350, Fax: (202) 720-7704, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

  1. HHS Announces Major Initiative to Help Small Practices Prepare for the Quality Payment Program
    Jun 20, 2016 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services will award $20 million each year over the next five years to fund on-the-ground training and education for Medicare clinicians in individual or small group practices of 15 clinicians or fewer.
    Source: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
  1. Brownfields Area-Wide Planning Program
    Funding for projects to facilitate community involvement in area-wide planning approaches to brownfields assessment, cleanup, and reuse.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 10, 2016
    Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  1. Service Area Competition Funding for Health Center Program (Areas Served with a Project Period Start Date of January 1, 2017)
    Funding to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services to an underserved area or population.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 16, 2016
    Sponsor: Bureau of Primary Health Care
  1. Agricultural Health and Safety Special Project and Pilot Study Funds (Mini-grant Program)
    Funding to support small-scale projects and pilot studies that address prevention of childhood agricultural disease and injury.
    Geographic coverage: Nationwide
    Application Deadline: Aug 17, 2016
    Sponsor: National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety

 

  1. Laura Jane Musser Fund: Rural Initiative Program
    Encourages collaborative and participatory efforts among citizens in rural communities that will help to strengthen their towns and regions in a number of civic areas.
    Geographic coverage: Colorado, Hawaii, Michigan, Minnesota, Wyoming
    Application Deadline: Nov 2, 2016
    Sponsor: Laura Jane Musser Fund
  1. FSA to Provide $300M for Cotton Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency will provide an estimated $300 million in cost-share assistance payments to cotton producers through a new cotton ginning cost-share program intended to expand and maintain the domestic marketing of cotton.

  1. Rural Energy Savings Program

The Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) helps rural families and small businesses achieve cost savings by providing loans to qualified consumers to implement durable cost-effective energy efficiency measures.

Program Status:  OPEN
Notice of Solicitation for Applications (NOSA): PDF
Letter of Intent Deadline: August 5, 2016 | Sample Letter of Intent
Program Factsheet: PDF

  

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