Congressman Ruppersberger's Grants e-Newletter for November 2011

WELCOME TO MY GRANTS NEWSLETTER!

Thank you for signing up for my grants newsletter. I hope you find the enclosed information helpful in your search for federal grant opportunities.  In addition to funding opportunities I will also highlight notable grant recipients in Maryland’s Second Congressional District.

For additional information on grants, please visit my website here.

Sincerely,

Dutch

Grant Tip of the Month: Writing a Winning Proposal

Several organizations exist to help you learn how to write a winning grant proposal. The Foundation Center offers a mini "Proposal Writing Course" on its website, including versions in Spanish, French, and other foreign languages.

When writing a grant proposal, allow sufficient time to prepare a thoroughly documented proposal, well before the application deadline. If possible, have someone outside the organization critique the proposal prior to submission.

Follow the instructions given in the application form or in other material provided by the agency or foundation. Answer questions as asked.

See that the proposal is clear and brief. Avoid jargon. Take pains to make the proposal interesting. Reviewing panels have limited time to devote to any single proposal. Whenever possible, fit the style of the proposal to the style of the agency or foundation being approached.

When no form or instructions for submitting grant proposals are provided, the proposal should include the following:

• A cover letter on the applicant's letterhead giving a brief description of the purpose and amount of the grant proposal, conveying the applicant's willingness to discuss the proposal in further detail
• A half-page summary that includes identification of the applicant, the reasons for the request, proposed objectives and means to accomplish them, along with the total cost of the project, an indication of funds already obtained, and the amount being requested for this grant
• An introduction in which the history, credentials, and accomplishments of the applicant are presented briefly (supporting documents can be included in an appendix)
• A description of current conditions demonstrating the need for the proposed project
• A statement of the project's objectives in specific, measurable terms
• A description of the methods to be used to accomplish these objectives
• A description of the means by which the project will be monitored and evaluated
• A discussion of plans for continuing the project beyond the period covered by the grant
• A detailed budget

Recent Notable Grant Recipients

• Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital recently received a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services in the amount of $209,242 for "Peer Mentors to Improve Smoking Cessation in Persons with Serious Mental Illness."
• Hopkins Village Preservation Limited Partnership recently received a grant from the Department of Housing and Community Development in the amount of $328,052 for the "Multi-Family Housing Service Coordinators Grant Program."

Federal Grant Announcements

Agriculture

Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 31, 2012 (Prospective applicants are asked to email a notification of intent to submit an application by close of business on November 25, 2011, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
Expected Number of Awards: N/A
Award Ceiling: $47,300,000
CFDA: 10.309

Arts, Culture, and Humanities

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Federal Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Current Closing Date for Applications: January 17, 2012
Expected Number of Awards: n/a
Award Ceiling: $150,000
CFDA: 45.309

America’s Historical and Cultural Organizations
Federal Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Current Closing Date for Applications: January 11, 2012
Expected Number of Awards: n/a
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
CFDA:  45.164

Employment, Labor and Training

Agricultural Career and Employment Grants Program
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Current Closing Date for Applications: November 15, 2011
Expected Number of Awards: 8
Award Ceiling: $500,000
CFDA:  10.465

Environment

White Nose Syndrome Research
Federal Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service
Current Closing Date for Applications: December 4, 2011
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Award Ceiling: $350,000
CFDA: 15.657

Health

Improving Access to Hearing Health Care
Federal Agency: National Institutes of Health
Current Closing Date for Applications: October 22, 2013
Expected Number of Awards: n/a
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
CFDA:  93.173

Improving Adherence to Treatment Regimens for HIV-Positive Adolescents and Young Adults
Federal Agency: National Institutes of Health
Current Closing Date for Applications: February 21, 2012
Expected Number of Awards: n/a
Award Ceiling: $2,500,000
CFDA:  93.213; 93.865

Molecular Imaging of the Lung
Federal Agency: National Institutes of Health
Current Closing Date for Applications: February 1, 2012
Expected Number of Awards: n/a
Award Ceiling: $2,800,000
CFDA:  93.838

Affordable Care Act Family-to-Family Health Information Centers
Federal Agency: Health and Human Services
Current Closing Date for Applications: December 16, 2011
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Award Ceiling: $95,700
CFDA: 93.504

Housing

Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development
Current Closing Date for Applications: November 21, 2011
Expected Number of Awards: n/a
Award Ceiling: $20,000,000
CFDA:  14.264

Tenant Resource Network Program
Federal Agency: Housing and Urban Development
Current Closing Date for Applications: December 6, 2011
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Award Ceiling: $720,000
CFDA: 14.322

Natural Resources

National Urban and Community Forestry
Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Current Closing Date for Applications: December 1, 2011
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Award Ceiling: $300,000
CFDA: 10.675

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Algorithms for Threat Detection
Federal Agency: National Science Foundation
Current Closing Date for Applications: January 20, 2012
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Award Ceiling: $8,000,000
CFDA: 47.049

Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace
Federal Agency: National Science Foundation
Current Closing Date for Applications:  Submission Window Date(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): January 04, 2012 - January 11, 2012, Small Projects; January 12, 2012 - January 25, 2012, Medium Projects; February 08, 2012 - February 22, 2012, Frontier Projects
Expected Number of Awards: 64
Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
CFDA: 47.049, 47.070, 47.075, 47.080

Improvements in Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories
Federal Agency: National Science Foundation
Current Closing Date for Applications: January 17, 2012
Expected Number of Awards: 20
Award Ceiling: $350,000
CFDA: 47.050, 47.074, 47.076

Transportation

Center for Environmental Excellence
Federal Agency: Federal Highway Administration
Current Closing Date for Applications: November 14, 2011
Expected Number of Awards:  n/a
Award Ceiling: $3,232,899
CFDA: 20.200

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