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Economic Development Assistance Programs Federal Funding Opportunity EDA published its FY 2015 Economic Development Assistance Programs Federal Funding Opportunity (EDAP FFO) on grants.gov. EDA solicits applications from applicants in rural and urban areas to provide investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projectsunder EDA’s Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance programs. Grants and cooperative agreements made under these programs are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. Funding: The average size of a Public Works investment has been approximately $1.4 million, and investments range from $200,000 to $3,000,000. The average size of an Economic Adjustment Assistance investment has been approximately $820,000, and investments range from $100,000 to $1,250,000. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: (i) District Organization of a designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Promise Zone Preference Points: Promise Zone designation allows applicant communities to automatically meet EDA’s economic distress eligibility criteria.
Deadline for Applications: March 12, 2015 for funding cycle 2 of FY 2015 & June 12, 2015 for funding cycle 3 of FY 2015
For more information: http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=273468. |
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Social Innovation Fund Grant Competition The 2015 Social Innovation Fund grant competition, a program of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), will provide approximately $40 million to eligible grantmaking institutions seeking to grow innovative, evidence-based solutions to challenges facing low-income communities nationwide in CNCS’ focus areas of healthy futures, youth development and economic opportunity. In addition, approximately $11 million will be available for the continuation of existing grants. Funding: Each selected grantmaker will be awarded $1 million to $10 million and will match every federal dollar of the grant award. At least 80 percent of awarded federal funds must be invested in subgrantee programs, who match their grants 1:1 as well. Eligibility: Eligible applicants include existing grantmaking institutions, eligible partnerships (between grantmakers, a State Commission on National and Community Service, or a chief executive officer of a unit of general local government where the partner organizations will share responsibilities under the award), and affiliated network organizations that are existing grantmaking institutions who are willing to grant SIF dollars through competitions that are open beyond their exclusive networks. Promise Zone Preference Points: While no preference points are available, CNCS invites Promise Zone partners and other communities to attend a webinar on the 2015 grant competition. Details for this webinar are in the section below.
Deadline for Applications: The deadline for the Notice of Intent to Apply is February 20, 2015. Applications are due onMarch 17, 2015 by 5:00p.m. EST. For more information: Social Innovation Fund Notice of Funding Availability FY2015 View the SIF Fact Sheet posted on the Promise Zone website. |
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Research Grants for Preventing Violence & Violence Related Injury The National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) is soliciting investigator-initiated research that will help expand and advance knowledge in three areas: 1) how best to disseminate, implement, and translate evidence-based primary prevention strategies, programs, and policies designed to reduce youth violence; 2) what works to prevent violence by rigorously evaluating primary prevention strategies, programs, and policies; and 3) research to determine ways to effectively prevent serious and lethal interpersonal or self-directed violence. Funding: $1.05 million for up to 3 awards Eligibility: Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state controlled institutions of higher education; small businesses; independent school districts; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; for profit organizations other than small businesses. Promise Zone Preference Points: No preference points are available for this opportunity
Deadline for Applications: March 16, 2015 by 5:00 p.m. EST
For more information: http://www.grants.gov/custom/viewOppDetails.jsp?oppId=270771. |
| Webinars |
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Brownfields Redevelopment Community Showcase: Financing Tools for Transformation February 19th, 2015 2pm EST/ 11am PST The Council for Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) provides technical assistance to communities that are looking to finance brownfield redevelopment as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Program. The debut webinar of the CDFA-EPA Brownfields Webinar Series will highlight communities that have successfully employed the development finance toolbox to transform former brownfield sites into economic assets. Learn more about the webinar series and register here. Additional resources for financing brownfield redevelopment here. |
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Healthy Eating and Active Living: Community Transformation Grant Successes and Lessons Learned February 19th, 2015 2:00 - 3:30 EST Sponsored by Dialogue4Health, a project of the Public Health Institute, and The California Endowment |
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Justice Policy Implementation Trends - with particular attention to their impact on the mental health and life outcomes for youth of color February 19th 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. EST In this webinar, Burns Institute founder James Bell will discuss justice policy implementation trends with particular attention to their impact on the mental health and life outcomes for youth of color. The presentation will also include a review of national youth incarceration data and strategies that are used to assist jurisdictions in understanding disparities in their youth justice system. |
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What’s Happening in Health Care: Ways the Health Care Sector is Promoting Walking & Other Lifestyle Choices February 20th, 2015 1pm EST/10am PST America Walks’ “Inspiring Stories” webinar series continues February 20th by showcasing ways the health care sector is promoting walking and other healthy lifestyle choices. Beyond the traditional medical practices of diagnosis and treatment, hospitals and health insurance plans are starting to embrace chronic disease prevention and community wellness initiatives, which increasingly focus on walking and walkable community design. More information and registration for the webinar here. |
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Social Innovation Fund Grant Competition February 23rd, 2015 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST CNCS will host a webinar that will provide an overview of the 2015 Social Innovation Fund grant competition. During this webinar, you will learn about the Social Innovation Fund, explore the resources made available to applicants, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Register for the webinar here. (Note: If you registered for the webinar on February 17th, you are already registered for the re-scheduled February 23rd webinar). |
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Population Health Management: Improving Health Where We Live, Work, and Play February 24th, 2015 12pm EST The National Diabetes Education Program, a joint program of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health, invite you to join them in a webinar that will show you a different way to think about health and wellness on the job and in the community. More information and registration for the webinar here. |
| Research and Publications |
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Active Education: Growing Evidence on Physical Activity and Academic Performance Active Living Research released a brief and infographic discussing the relationship between physical activity and academic performance. The report explains that policies that support daily physical education and regular activity breaks during the school day can help increase physical activity, improve academic performance and improve classroom behavior among students. Access the materials here. |
| Promise Zones in the Press |
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WYMT-TV: Kentucky Promise Zone- One Year Later Update on the Kentucky Highlands Promise Zone with a focus on benefits received from federal grants. View the video here. |
