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$1 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Tribal Resource Center on Domestic Violence
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the Alaska Native tribal resource center on domestic violence.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1 million. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments and organizations; non-profits; and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the Alaska Native tribal resource center on domestic violence.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1 million. The agency said the grant was associated with income security and social services.
The funding is open to private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments and organizations; non-profits; and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status withthe IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "The Alaska Native Tribal Resource Center on Domestic Violence (ANTFC) will offer a comprehensive array of statewide community education, training, and technical assistance to Indian Tribes and tribal organizations, specifically designed to enhance the capacity of the Tribes (Alaska Natives) and tribal organizations to respond to family violence, domestic violence, and dating violence in a culturally sensitive and relevant manner. The ANTRC will be part of a network of National and Special Issue Resource Centers providing leadership and support to the existing programs serving victims of domestic violence and their children. One award will be issued and preference will be given to applicants proposing to establish or maintain a resource center in the State of Alaska, and bonus points will be provided to such applications."
The funding opportunity number is HHS-2020-ACF-ACYF-EV-1802 (CFDA 93.592). It was posted on Oct. 15 with an application closing date of April 22, 2020.
For more information, contact Rickeya Franklin, 202/401-5067, rickeya.franklin@acf.hhs.gov
$35,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Logistics Management
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of State in South Africa announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the management of the logistics for participants in the 2020-2021 Mandela Washington Fellows Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $35,000.
The funding is open to public and state controlled institutions of higher education; non-profits; and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "MWF started in 2014 as a flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowers
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of State in South Africa announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the management of the logistics for participants in the 2020-2021 Mandela Washington Fellows Program.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $35,000.
The funding is open to public and state controlled institutions of higher education; non-profits; and non-profits having a 501(c)3 status with the IRS.
The agency description of the grant states: "MWF started in 2014 as a flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) that empowersyoung people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. The Fellowship provides 700 young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa with the opportunity to hone their skills at a U.S. college or university with support for professional development after they have returned home.
The grantee will facilitate the following:
1) Travel logistics and other related expenses for approximately 46 South African students including domestic travel related to interviews and the pre-departure orientation.
2) Logistics and related expenses for a three-day pre-departure orientation (PDO) in Johannesburg including venue selection and payment, and overnight accommodation and meals for participants.
3) Domestic logistics and related expenses for 46 students to travel to the U.S. including travel allowance, transportation from home city to departure city, and hotel and meals in departure city if needed.
NOTE: U.S. cooperating agencies will arrange for participants' round-trip international air travel so no travel expenses for international flight need to be included.
The funding opportunity number is DOS-PTA-202002 (CFDA 19.022). It was posted on Oct. 15 with an application closing date of Dec. 1.
$14 Million Available in Cooperative Agreement for Fish, Aquatic Organisms Passage
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the provision of fish and other aquatic organisms passage.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13,998,000 with a ceiling of $2 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; Native
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for the provision of fish and other aquatic organisms passage.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $13,998,000 with a ceiling of $2 million for each award in the program. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources.
The funding is open to state, county, city, township and special district governments; independent school districts; private, public and state controlled institutions of higher education; NativeAmerican tribal governments and organizations; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Tribally controlled colleges; non-profits; for profits; small businesses; eligible agencies of the federal government; and faith-based or community-based organizations.
The agency description of the grant states: "The National Fish Passage Program (NFPP) is a voluntary program that provides direct technical and financial assistance to partners. In doing so, the program aims to maintain or increase fish populations in order to improve ecosystem resiliency and to provide quality fishing experiences for the American people. Activities that restore fish passage also support the modernization of country's infrastructure such as road culverts, bridges and water diversions.
Example project types include dam removals, culvert replacements, and the installation of fishways. The NFPP is delivered through 51 Fisheries and Aquatic Conservation (FAC) Field Offices across all States and territories. FAC staff coordinate with project partners, stakeholders and other Service programs to identify and collaboratively implement projects within Regional priority areas. Project work plans are developed strategically, in coordination with partners, and with substantial involvement from FAC staff.
Projects must advance the Service mission, promote biological diversity, and be based upon sound scientific biological principles. FAC and Service strategic plans inform the types of projects funded under this opportunity. Applicants seeking funding under this program should review the program strategic plan and also contact the regional NFPP Coordinator that corresponds to the location of the project for additional regional priorities prior to submitting an application for funding."
The funding opportunity number is F20AS00019 (CFDA 15.608). It was posted on Oct. 11 with an application closing date of Sept. 30, 2020.
For more information, contact Stephanie Long, 703/358-1749, Stephanie_A_Long@fws.gov.
$1.8 Million Funding Available for Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Centers
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced that it expects to award up to five discretionary grants for national consumer and consumer supporter technical assistance centers.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,806,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to domestic public and private entities that meet the criteria for consumer or consumer supporter organizations.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of this program
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration announced that it expects to award up to five discretionary grants for national consumer and consumer supporter technical assistance centers.
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $1,806,000. The agency said the grant was associated with health.
The funding is open to domestic public and private entities that meet the criteria for consumer or consumer supporter organizations.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of this programis to provide technical assistance to promote evidence-based care for adults with serious mental illnesses. These programs recognize the value of those with lived experience as a component of the treatment system. The entities responsible for providing technical assistance for this program may be either consumer or consumer supporter organizations."
The funding opportunity number is SM-20-001 (CFDA 93.243). It was posted on Oct. 11 with an application closing date of Dec. 10.
For more information, contact Corey Sullivan, 240/276-1213.
