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$3.2 Million Available in Grants/Cooperative Agreements for Expansion of Capacity to Serve Native Americans
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that it expects to award up to eight grants or cooperative agreements for the expansion of capacity to serve Native Americans.
The agency description of the grant/cooperative agreement states: "The NASNTI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to enable them to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native Americans and low-income individuals. Institutions may use the grants to plan, develop, undertake, and carry out activities to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native American
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WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education announced that it expects to award up to eight grants or cooperative agreements for the expansion of capacity to serve Native Americans.
The agency description of the grant/cooperative agreement states: "The NASNTI Program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education (IHEs) to enable them to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native Americans and low-income individuals. Institutions may use the grants to plan, develop, undertake, and carry out activities to improve and expand their capacity to serve Native Americanand low-income students."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $3.2 million with a ceiling of $550,000.
Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education and Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
Additional Information on Eligibility: This program is authorized by title III, part A, of the HEA. At the time of submission of their applications, applicants must certify their total undergraduate headcount enrollment and that not less than 10 percent of the IHE's enrollment is Native American. An official for the applicant must execute and submit an assurance form, which is included in the application materials for this competition.
To qualify as an eligible institution under the NASNTI Program, an institution must-- (i) Be accredited or preaccredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association that the Secretary has determined to be a reliable authority as to the quality of education or training offered; (ii) Be legally authorized by the State in which it is located to be a junior or community college or to provide an educational program for which it awards a bachelor's degree; (iii) Be designated as an "eligible institution," by demonstrating that it: (1) has an enrollment of needy students as described in 34 CFR 607.3; and (2) has low average education and general expenditures per full-time equivalent (FTE) undergraduate student as described in 34 CFR 607.4.
Note: The notice announcing the FY 2022 process for designation of eligible institutions, and inviting applications for waiver of eligibility requirements, was published in the Federal Register on December 16, 2021 (86 FR 71470). The Department reopened the process for applications in a notice published in the Federal Register on February 7, 2022 (87 FR 6855). Only institutions that the Department determines are eligible, or which are granted a waiver under the process described in that notice, may apply for a grant in this program. An eligible IHE that submits applications for an Individual Development Grant and a Cooperative Arrangement Development Grant in this competition may be awarded both in the same fiscal year.
A grantee with an Individual Development Grant or a Cooperative Arrangement Development Grant may be a partner in one or more Cooperative Arrangement Development Grants. The lead institution in a Cooperative Arrangement Development Grant must be an eligible institution. Partners are not required to be eligible institutions. Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities, as authorized by title III of the HEA, may participate in more than one Cooperative Arrangement Development Grant as a partner. Relationship between the Title III, Part A Programs and the Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions (DHSI) Program A grantee under the DHSI program, which is authorized under title V of the HEA, may not receive a grant under any HEA, title III, part A program.
The title III, part A programs are: Strengthening Institutions Program; the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Program; the Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions Program; the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Program; and the NASNTI Program. Furthermore, a current DHSI program grantee may not give up its HSI grant to receive a grant under any title III, part A program as described in 34 CFR 607.2(g)(1). An eligible HSI that is not a current grantee under the DHSI program may apply for a FY 2022 grant under all title III, part A programs for which it is eligible, as well as receive consideration for a grant under the DHSI program. However, a successful applicant may receive only one grant as described in 34 CFR 607.2(g)(1).
The funding opportunity (ED-GRANTS-051022-001, CFDA 84.031), was posted on May 10 with an application closing date of July 11.
For more information, contact Julius C. Cotton, 202/245-6288, julius.cotton@ed.gov; or Don Crews, 202/453-7920, Don.Crews@ed.gov.
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$275,000 Funding Available for Studies That Promote Equitable Dissemination of Evidence-Based Interventions
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a grant for studies that promote equitable dissemination and implementation of evidence-based intervention.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, practices, programs, tools, treatments, guidelines,
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WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health announced that it expects to award a grant for studies that promote equitable dissemination and implementation of evidence-based intervention.
The agency description of the grant states: "The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support studies that will identify, develop, and/or test strategies for overcoming barriers to the adoption, adaptation, integration, scale-up, and sustainability of evidence-based interventions, practices, programs, tools, treatments, guidelines,and policies.
Studies that promote equitable dissemination and implementation of evidence-based interventions among underrepresented communities are encouraged. Conversely, there is a benefit in understanding circumstances that create a need to stop or reduce (de-implement) the use of practices that are ineffective, unproven, low-value, or harmful. In addition, studies to advance dissemination and implementation research methods and measures are encouraged. All applications must be within the scope of the mission of one of the Institutes/Centers listed above."
The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $275,000. The categories of funding activity are a) education, b) environment, c) health and d) income security and social services.
Eligible Applicants: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; For profit organizations other than small businesses; City or township governments; State governments; and Small businesses.
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); U.S. Territory or Possession.
The funding opportunity (PAR-22-109, CFDA 93.399, 93.172, 93.989, 93.273, 93.855, 93.846, 93.865, 93.279, 93.173, 93.113, 93.361, 93.313, 93.866, 93.213, 93.242, 93.853), was posted on May 10 with an application closing date of May 7, 2025.
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$2 Million Funding Available for Education Projects to Preserve Historic Maritime Resources
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it expects to award grants for education projects to preserve historic maritime resources.
The agency description of the grant states: "The National Maritime Heritage Grants Program provides funding for education and preservation projects designed to preserve historic maritime resources and to increase public awareness and appreciation for the maritime heritage of the United States. This grant program is funded through the proceeds of the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels of the National Defense
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WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it expects to award grants for education projects to preserve historic maritime resources.
The agency description of the grant states: "The National Maritime Heritage Grants Program provides funding for education and preservation projects designed to preserve historic maritime resources and to increase public awareness and appreciation for the maritime heritage of the United States. This grant program is funded through the proceeds of the sale or scrapping of obsolete vessels of the National DefenseReserve Fleet. Grants are administered in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MarAd).
This grant program is authorized by the National Maritime Heritage Act, 54 USC 308701-380707. All grants must be matched on a 1:1 basis with non-federal funds. The total funding available for grants will be divided equally between preservation projects and education projects. Consequently, this is the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for EDUCATION grants. There is a separate NOFO for preservation grants. Please ensure your application is submitted under the appropriate NOFO.
Education projects foster awareness of and appreciation for historic maritime resources for new educational exhibits, activities to encourage traditional maritime skills, special skills (for example - rigging, sail training), interpretation of artifacts in collections, maritime heritage programs focusing on maritime heritage trails and corridors, and the construction and use of reproduction of historic maritime resources. All funded projects must meet the relevant Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $2 million with a ceiling of $75,000.
Eligible Applicants: State governments.
Information on Eligibility: This funding opportunity is open to State Historic Preservation Offices and other organizations as described in the National Maritime Heritage Act. There are 59 State Historic Preservation Offices; one in each of the 50 states, the 5 territories, the District of Columbia, and the 3 Freely Associated States of Micronesia.
The funding opportunity (P22AS00355, CFDA 15.925), was posted on May 10 with an application closing date of Sept. 20.
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$10 Million Funding Available for Development of Comprehensive Plans to Revitalize Severely Distressed Public Housing
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it expects to award up to 20 grants for the development of comprehensive plans to revitalize severely distressed public housing.
The agency description of the grant states: "Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive plans to revitalize severely distressed public housing and/or HUD-assisted housing and the surrouding neighborhood. Communities will develop a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan, to achieve the program's three core goals:
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WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it expects to award up to 20 grants for the development of comprehensive plans to revitalize severely distressed public housing.
The agency description of the grant states: "Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive plans to revitalize severely distressed public housing and/or HUD-assisted housing and the surrouding neighborhood. Communities will develop a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan, to achieve the program's three core goals:Housing, People and Neighborhood.
The Transformation Plan will become the guiding document to carryout subsequent implementation of the plan for the target housing units while simultaneously directing the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood and positive outcomes for families."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $10 million with a ceiling of $500,000. The categories of funding activity are a) housing and b) opportunity zone benefits.
Eligible Applicants: County governments; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
Additional Information on Eligibility: Eligible applicants under this NOFO are Public Housing Agencies (PHAs), local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits. Refer to the Program Definitions in Section I.A for how these terms are defined in the Choice Neighborhoods program. Key Eligibility Criteria. There are three key eligibility criteria for Choice Neighborhoods funding. In addition to the requirement that an applicant must be an eligible entity, the application must also demonstrate the proposal targets an eligible housing project located in an eligible neighborhood. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
The funding opportunity (FR-6600-N-38, CFDA 14.892), was posted on May 10 with an application closing date of July 28.
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$6.4 Million Available in Grant/Cooperative Agreement for Support for Translational Team to Advance Treatment of Eye Injury
by MYRA TUGADE
WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity announced that it expects to award a grant or cooperative agreement for support for translational team to advance treatment of eye injury.
The agency description of the grant/cooperative agreement states: "The FY22 VRP FTTSA is intended to support a highly collaborative and translational team initiative that will fundamentally advance the understanding and treatment of eye injury and/or visual dysfunction that result from military exposure (e.g., blast, blunt, thermal, chemical, directed energy trauma).
Applicants are
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WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity announced that it expects to award a grant or cooperative agreement for support for translational team to advance treatment of eye injury.
The agency description of the grant/cooperative agreement states: "The FY22 VRP FTTSA is intended to support a highly collaborative and translational team initiative that will fundamentally advance the understanding and treatment of eye injury and/or visual dysfunction that result from military exposure (e.g., blast, blunt, thermal, chemical, directed energy trauma).
Applicants areencouraged to leverage resources and expertise at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) to improve efficiency and accelerate the translational process. A list of NCATS programs and resources supporting preclinical innovation can be found at https://ncats.nih.gov/preclinical."
The estimated total program funding available was cited as $6.4 million. The category of funding activity is science and technology and other research and development.
The funding opportunity (W81XWH-22-VRP-FTTSA, CFDA 12.420), was posted on May 10 with an application closing date of Nov. 9.
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