Funding Opportunities

Funding Opportunities
1. from government and private sources for education programs
May 21, 2002

Funding Opportunities

from government and private sources for education programs

The information in

Funding Opportunities

comes from a variety of sources and is compiled by the

Florida Department of Education, Bureau of Grants Management, Grants Development Office, to help

Florida’s education communities serve students.

Be sure to verify availability, eligibility and instructions with the funding source before

preparing proposals.

In this issue

Funding Source - Government

Small Business Innovation Research Program (USDOE)

Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange Program (USDOE)

ADVANCE (NSF)

Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities (NSF)

Services to Prevent Use of Club Drugs (SAMHSA)

Funding Source - Foundations/Private

National Education Association Foundation for the Improvement of Education

Small Business Innovation Research Program (USDOE)

The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) is accepting applications for this

program to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small

business in meeting federal research or research and development needs, increase the

commercial application of USDOE supported research results, and improve the return on

investment from federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation.

Estimated up to $4,200,000 for new Phase I awards. The estimated amount for

new Phase I awards is based upon the threshold allocation for OSERS and OERI, minus prior

commitments for Phase II continuation awards. The actual funds available could be less, should

either office make any new Phase II awards (contracts) in fiscal year 2002. Estimated average

size: up to $75,000. Maximum award: USDOE will reject any application that proposes a budget

exceeding $75,000 for a single budget period of 6 months. Estimated number of awards: 40.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants must qualify as a small business concern as defined by

the Small Business Administration at the time of the award.

Web site, http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2002-

2/051302b.html, CFDA# 84.133S and 84.305S.

Cooperative Civic Education and Economic Education Exchange Program

The U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) is accepting applications for this

program to improve the quality of civic education through cooperative civic education exchange

programs with emerging democracies.

ELIGIBILITY:

Organizations in the United States experienced in the development of curricula

and programs in civics and government education and economic education for students in

elementary schools and secondary schools in countries other than the United States, to carry out

civic education activities. Primary Participants: The primary participants in the Cooperative

Education Exchange Programs assisted under this section will be leaders in the areas of civics

and government education, including teachers, curriculum and teacher training specialists,

scholars in relevant disciplines, educational policymakers, and government and private sector

leaders from the United States and eligible countries.

: July 15, 2002.

Estimated funds, $2,875,000; estimated range, $100,000 to $2,875,000; estimated

size will be commensurate with the nature and level of activities proposed; estimated number of

awards, at least one, but not more than three.

Web site, http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2002-

2/051702d.html, CFDA# 84.304A.

ADVANCE (NSF)

: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting applications for Increasing the

Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers –

: September 25, 2002, for institutional transformation applications; January 15,

2003, for leadership applications; and June 16, 2003, for fellows applications.

: $11 million in fiscal 2003 for 20 to 40 awards for fellows, five to 10 institutional

awards and eight to 12 leadership awards across directorates. The project period is three years

for fellows and leadership awards and five years for institutional awards.

ELIGIBILITY

: Higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations/associations and

scientific societies, among others; for transformation and leadership awards, and higher

education institutions on behalf of principal investigators for fellows awards.

: Alice Hogan, e-mail, ahogan@nsf.gov; Web site for program contacts,

www.nsf.gov/home/crssprgm/advance; Web site for program solicitation,

www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02121/nsf02121.htm.

Facilitation Awards for Scientists and Engineers with Disabilities (NSF)

: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting applications to facilitate the

work of scientists with physical disabilities by providing special equipment or assistance needed

in conjunction with NSF-supported projects.

: Applications may be submitted any time.

: All award mechanisms are available. Funding varies across supplements and sites.

Requests may be included in the original proposal or submitted as a separate request for

supplemental funding for an existing grant. There is no set maximum amount.

ELIGIBILITY

: Colleges and universities; non-profit, non-academic organizations, such as

independent museums, observatories, research laboratories and professional societies; for-profit

organizations, especially small businesses; state and local governments, including state

educational offices and local school districts; and under some circumstances, unaffiliated

: Web site, http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02115/nsf02115.

Services to Prevent Use of Club Drugs (SAMHSA)

: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is

seeking applications to develop the infrastructure to prevent use of ecstasy and other club drugs.

: July 10, 2002.

: $4 million for 12 cooperative agreements of up to $350,000 each, including six

awards focusing on ecstasy and other club drugs and six addressing methamphetamine and/or

inhalant prevention.

ELIGIBILITY

: State and local government agencies, American Indian tribes and tribal

organizations and domestic private nonprofit organizations such as: community-based

organizations; nonprofit managed care and other health-care delivery systems; universities and

colleges; faith-based organizations; and local law enforcement agencies.

: Soledad Sambrano, telephone, 301/443-9110; e-mail, ssambran@samhsa.gov;

Web site, www.samhsa.gov; refer to announcement SP 02-002; CFDA # 93.243.

National Education Association Foundation for the Improvement of

: The National Education Association (NEA) Foundation for the Improvement of

Education (NFIE) makes grants to underwrite professional development or the implementation

of innovative ideas that result in improved student achievement.

None. New this year, NFIE will accept applications on an ongoing basis.

Notifications will be made within seven months of receipt of application.

: Range: $1,000 to $3,000 each.

ELIGIBILITY

: Public school teachers of grades K-12; public school education support

professionals; and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities.

Preference will be given to NEA members.

: Web site, http://www.nfie.org.

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