SEPTEMBER DEADLINES

Arca Foundation

Deadline:  September 1, 2010

Support for Social Justice Programs  - The Arca Foundation is dedicated to the pursuit of social equity and justice, particularly given the growing disparities in the world. In the United States, the Foundation is currently interested in supporting nonprofit organizations that work to promote a more equitable, accountable, and transparent economic recovery in the current sociopolitical climate. Internationally, the Foundation considers proposals that advance policies to further normalize U.S.-Cuban relations, as well as proposals that work to foster more just policies on a range of international issues. Visit the Foundation’s website for more information on the Foundation’s priorities.  

Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program

Deadline:  September 1, 2010

Grants Enhance Company Communities - The Ameriprise Financial Community Relations Program is committed to giving back to company communities throughout the United States by supporting nonprofit organizations whose shared goal is to improve the lives of individuals from all walks of life. The company's community outreach focuses on three key priorities: The Meeting Basic Needs category focuses on programs that help at-risk populations stabilize their lives and become more self-sufficient. The Supporting Community Vitality category promotes programs that build strong communities by creating economic vitality and cultural enrichment. The Volunteer Driven Causes category provides grants to nonprofit organizations where company employees, advisors, or retirees volunteer. Requests are reviewed three times per year.  Visit the company’s website to submit an online application.

TD Charitable Foundation: 2010 Housing for Everyone Grant Competition

Deadline:  September 3, 2010

Grants Promote Affordable Housing in the East - The TD Charitable Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that improve the well-being of the communities served by the bank in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The Foundation’s Housing for Everyone Grant Competition provides operational funding for organizations that make a meaningful difference in the affordable housing landscape of their community. The theme of this year's competition is Capital Improvements for Affordable Housing. Funded initiatives must focus on preserving and improving housing units for low- and moderate-income families or individuals.  Visit the bank’s website to submit an online application.

Ronald McDonald House Charities Global Grants

Deadline:  September 7, 2010 Letter of Inquiry

Support for Children's Programs Worldwide  - Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Global Grants support nonprofit organizations and NGOs with national or international scope whose programs improve the health and well-being of children under 21 years of age. Organizations seeking funding should offer a specific program that addresses a significant funding gap or critical opportunity, has lasting impact in terms of replication or reach, produces measurable results, and is sustainable without relying on RMHC funding. Past grants have supported nonprofit organizations that teach literacy skills, provide nutritious after-school meals, offer life-changing surgeries, help prevent life-threatening disease, etc.  Visit the RMHC website to access the letter of inquiry guidelines.

WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others

Deadline:  September 7, 2010
Grant Range:  $1,000 - $40,000

Grants Address the Needs of Women in the U.S. and Puerto Rico - The WHO Foundation: Women Helping Others supports grassroots organizations throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that serve the overlooked needs of women and children. The Foundation will consider grant requests from $1,000 up to $40,000 for critical health programs, social services, and education projects that give women and children the knowledge and tools they need to improve their lives. Examples of funded programs include food and shelter for the homeless, healthcare for the poor, after-school programs, career training for under-employed women, positive programs for young girls, and domestic violence prevention programs. Eligible organizations must have been incorporated for a minimum of three years. (The Foundation will consider funding projects of an original or pioneering nature within an existing organization.)  Visit the Foundation’s website to review the application criteria.

NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25)

Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-10-173
Due Date: September 7, 2010
CFDA Number: 93.279
Cost Share or Matching: No

Eligible Applicants: state governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses

Purpose: The NIDA Research Education Program will support research education and training for those in clinically focused careers. Participants (those receiving the research education and training) should be training for careers as clinical researchers, clinicians/service providers, or optimally, a combination of the two. This mechanism may not be used for support of non-research related clinical training. In addition, applicant organizations may only propose research education experiences at the following levels of professional career development: medical/graduate student, postdoctoral fellow, medical resident, and/or independent scientist. Research education and training activities may be in any topic area related to substance use/abuse/addiction; however, the following are examples of particular relevance to this FOA: etiology; clinical assessment and diagnostics; treatment; prevention; health services; clinical neuroscience; medical consequences of drug abuse; and pre-clinical research as it pertains to translational research. Interdisciplinary research education is encouraged and may include co-morbid conditions and consequences of drug use such as HIV/AIDS. Education partnerships and collaborations are also encouraged. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. Research education programs may not be transferred from one institution to another, unless strongly justified (see Section VI.2). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research education program will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism, numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received

Link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-173.html

Strategies for Treatment of Young Adults with Alcohol Use Disorders (R01)

Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-10-246
Due Date: September 7, 2010
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
CFDA Number: 93.273- Alcohol Research Programs
Cost Share or Matching: No

Eligible Applicants:  State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites applications to support new research on the treatment of young adults (18-25 years of age) with alcohol use disorders. Compared to all other age groups, the prevalence of periodic heavy or high-risk drinking is greatest among young adults aged 18 to 25. Alcohol use disorders, including alcohol dependence, also peak during this critical period during which profound developmental changes occur. Despite having the highest prevalence of drinking, interventions for this group have been understudied. Gaps exist in understanding how to effectively engage this group in treatment, which treatments are the most effective, and how to maintain treatment gains in the longer term after treatment. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with two FOAs of identical scientific scope, PAS-10-247 that encourages applications under the R03 mechanism and PAS-10-248 that encourages applications under the R21 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. NIAAA has set aside $1.5 million in total cost for fiscal year 2011, and expects that a total of up to six awards will be made for this and companions FOAs. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received.

Link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-10-246.html

Treatment of Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorders and Depression/Anxiety Disorders (R01)

Funding Opportunity Number: PAS_10-251
Due Date: September 7, 2010
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
CFDA Number: 93.273- Alcohol Research Programs

Eligible Applicants:  State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites applications to support research on the treatment of individuals with co-occurring alcohol use disorders and depression/anxiety. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The scope of interest includes innovative pharmacological and behavioral treatments based on biological, psychological, behavioral, and social/cultural models of etiology and treatment of comorbid alcohol use disorders and depression/anxiety. In addition, this FOA accepts Comparative and Effectiveness Research applications which compare two or more different existing treatments in this comorbid population. This FOA is limited to depression and anxiety because of the high prevalence of these psychiatric disorders in individuals with alcohol use disorders. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PAS-10-252, that encourages applications under the R21 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. NIAAA has set aside $1.5 million in total cost for fiscal year 2011, and expects that a total of up to six awards will be made for this and companions FOAs. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received.

Link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-10-251.html

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: National Grant Program

Deadline:  September 10, 2010
Grant Range:  Up to $65,000 per grant; $650,000 to be awarded

Support for Family Literacy Programs - The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy’s National Grant Program seeks to initiate or expand projects designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary caregivers and their children. The program provides grants for instructional literacy programs throughout the United States that have been in existence at least two years. Funded programs must include one or more of the following components: literacy education for adults, reading instruction for parents or primary care-givers, literacy or pre-literacy instruction for children pre-K to grade 3, and intergenerational activities in which the parents/primary caregivers and children read and learn together.  Application guidelines and forms are available on the Foundation's website.

Treatment of Co-Occurring Alcohol Use Disorders and Depression/Anxiety Disorders (R21)

Funding Opportunity Number: PAS-10-252
Due Date: September 15, 2010
Award Ceiling: $200,000
CFDA Number: 93.273- Alcohol Research Programs
Cost Share or Matching: No

Eligible Applicants: State governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites applications to support research on the treatment of individuals with co-occurring alcohol use disorders and depression/anxiety. Anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, and posttraumatic stress disorder. The scope of interest includes innovative pharmacological and behavioral treatments based on biological, psychological, behavioral, and social/cultural models of etiology and treatment of comorbid alcohol use disorders and depression/anxiety. In addition, this FOA accepts Comparative and Effectiveness Research applications which compares two or more different existing treatments in this comorbid population. This FOA is limited to depression and anxiety because of the high prevalence of these psychiatric disorders in individuals with alcohol use disorders. Mechanism of Support. This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) award mechanism and runs in parallel with a FOA of identical scientific scope, PAS-10-251, that encourages applications under the R01 mechanisms Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. NIAAA has set aside $1.5 million in total cost for fiscal year 2011, and expects that a total of up to six awards will be made for this and companions FOAs. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received.

Link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-10-252.html

Missouri Foundation for Health: Social Innovation for Missouri

Deadline:  September 22, 2010 for concept papers
Grant range:  Minimum of $100,000 per year for up to a two-year period

Healthy Living Programs in Missouri Supported - The mission of the Missouri Foundation for Health is to empower people throughout the state to achieve equal access to quality health services that promote prevention and encourage healthy behaviors. The goal of the Social Innovation for Missouri (SIM) grant program is to integrate and expand the work the Foundation has supported addressing obesity prevention and tobacco control. SIM will provide matching grants for programs that promote healthy communities by changing the environment and social norms to reduce tobacco use and obesity. Local government agencies and nonprofit organizations can apply for a minimum of $100,000 per year for up to a two-year period.  Visit the Foundation’s website to download the SIM Request for Concept Papers.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation: Waiting List Reduction Grants

Deadline:  September 30, 2010
Grant range:  up to $10,000

Funds for Adult Literacy Programs in Company Communities - The Dollar General Literacy Foundation supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and libraries that offer literacy programs in communities served by Dollar General in 35 states. The Foundation’s Waiting List Reduction Grants provide funding to adult literacy organizations to address student waiting list reduction efforts. Eligible organizations must provide direct service to adults in need of literacy assistance in one of the following instructional areas: adult basic education, general educational development (GED) diploma preparation, or English as a second language. Visit the Foundation’s website to submit an online application.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Local Funding Partnerships Special Solicitation

Deadline:  Accepts throughout 2010
Grants:  $50,000 - $200,000 matching grants
Grants Available:  8

Matching Grants for Violence Prevention Programs - Local Funding Partnerships, an initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is a matching grants program that connects the Foundation with local grantmakers to fund community-based projects to improve health care for vulnerable populations. The program’s special solicitation, “Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure to Violence,” helps diversity-focused grantmakers fund projects to reduce violence in traditionally underserved communities that are defined by race, ethnicity, tribe, gender, sexual identity, or rural/frontier location. Applicants must be nominated by a funder that is principally concerned with the community to be served. This solicitation will provide matching grants of between $50,000 and $200,000 for up to eight new projects that employ community strengths and assets to reduce exposure to violence.  Visit the Foundation’s website to download the Call for Proposals.