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Ideas42 Invites Applications for Community Health and Well-Being Projects
Ideas42, a project sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has issued a Call for Applications
from groups or organizations that are tackling challenging problems in community health and well-being
and/or are interested in learning how to use behavioral science in their work.
Communities interested in improving health and well-being are encouraged to apply. Ideas42 defines
“community” as a neighborhood, town, city, county, tribe or tribal community, or region (e.g., contiguous
towns, cities, or counties). Communities must designate a “lead applicant” that is an organization or
consortium of organizations. The lead applicant should submit the application on behalf of the community.
Special consideration will be given to communities with limited resources and to communities working
with populations most affected by poor health. Funding may be available to help these applicants enhance
their data-collection capabilities in the case of future collaboration with ideas42.
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an intensive workshop focused on applying behavioral science
to community health and well-being. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered for all participants.
In addition, a small number of applicants who attend the workshop will then be selected to partner with
ideas42 to design and test specific behavioral interventions in their communities.
See the Ideas42 website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: June 17, 2016 http://www.ideas42.org/blog/project/strengthening-health-well-communitylevel/
North Central Soybean Research Program Accepting Proposals for Research Projects
The North Central Soybean Research Program combines soybean funds from its twelve member states in
order to sponsor basic and applied research aimed at increasing soybean profitability and enhancing yields
through genetic improvement and biotic and abiotic stress mitigation.
Grants will be awarded in support of research projects that address these goals to increase soybean grower
productivity and profitability while improving environmental stewardship. NCSRP will fund both applied
and basic research, as well as the communication of research results, with the aim of providing short- and
long-term practical benefit to Midwestern soybean producers.
Projects must logically fit into one of NCSRP's key research areas, which include soybean yield
enhancement in the North Central region through classical and molecular breeding to increase genetic yield
potential and stability while maintaining or improving soybean composition; basic and applied research
directed at soybean disease, nematode, insect pest, and abiotic stress biology, management and yield loss
mitigation across the North Central Region; management of weed resistance to herbicides for species of
common occurrence and threat across the North Central Region; basic and applied research that addresses
soybean response to water, nutrients, climate, soil, and environmental conditions specific to the North
Central Region; and soybean production practices and crop management for increased yields and
profitability in an environmentally sustainable manner.
Researchers are strongly encouraged to demonstrate interdisciplinary and inter-university approaches and
collaborations. If possible, researchers should consider submitting larger program proposals with clearly
described and sub-budgeted projects within the program proposal. While individual projects will be
considered, program proposals often demonstrate coordinated, non-redundant, and potentially higher
impact research and communication efforts aimed at advancing soybean farmer and industry priorities.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the NCSRP website
Deadline: May 20, 2016 http://www.ncsrp.com/pdf_doc/NCSRP%20FY17%20RFP.pdf
National Geographic Society Accepting Applications for Expeditions Council Grants
The National Geographic Society is accepting applications for editorially driven exploration and adventure
projects through its Expeditions Council grants program.
To be considered for an Expeditions Council grant, the proposed project must have the potential to yield
compelling stories and images. Applications are also judged on the qualifications of applicants and their
teams, and on the project’s merit, uniqueness, and safety protocols.
While the Expeditions Council, which comprises representatives of National Geographic editorial divisions,
funds a broad range of exploration and adventure, if a project is based on scientific inquiry, applicants must
provide detailed methodology. In addition, all projects must adhere to applicable scientific or professional
ethical standards, which are outlined in the grant application and are subject to scientific review. The
council offers its grantees the opportunity to work effectively with National Geographic's many divisions.
Grantees are therefore able to share the results of their expeditions with National Geographic's global
audience.
Grants of up to $35,000 will be awarded to cover direct field expenses, including transportation, supplies,
subsistence, and permit costs, as well as other related fees (e.g., interpreters, guides, and porters) tied to
the project.
Applicants are expected to have qualifications and experience pertinent to the expedition or project they
propose. Advanced academic degrees may be required, depending on the nature of the project. Those
planning work in foreign countries (i.e., a country other than their own) must include at least one local
collaborator as part of their expedition team. International applicants are encouraged; however,
submissions must be made in English.
See the National Geographic Society website for complete program guidelines, profiles of previous grant
recipients, and application instructions.
Deadline: Open (LOI) http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grants-programs/ec-apply/
Children’s Heart Foundation Seeks Applications for Congenital Heart Disease Research
The Children’s Heart Foundation is accepting proposals from investigators for clinical research projects
related to identifying the cause and improving methods for diagnosing, treating, and preventing congenital
heart defects.
Grants of up to $100,000 per year for a maximum of two years will be awarded for new research in the
areas of molecular genetics/biochemistry, devices/procedural research (catheterization and surgical), and
long-term care of children with congenital heart defects.
To be eligible, investigators must be affiliated with an educational institution or nonprofit organization
considered tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Children's Heart Foundation
website.
Deadline: June 3, 2016
http://www.childrensheartfoundation.org/sites/default/files/Call%20for%20proposals%202015.pdf
Foundation for Physical Therapy Accepting LOIs for Research Projects
The mission of the Foundation for Physical Therapy is to fund and publicize physical therapy research that
determines the scientific basis and value of services intended to optimize physical functioning by physical
therapists and/or contributes to the development of innovative physical therapy interventions.
To that end, the foundation is accepting Letters of Intent for its Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant
program.
Through the annual program, FPT will award grants of up to $80,000 over one or two years in support of
investigator-initiated studies focused on evaluating the effectiveness of physical therapist interventions
most commonly delivered by physical therapists as determined by current practice patterns and/or
developing innovative interventions and evaluating their effectiveness. Priority will be given to studies that
examine not only the therapeutic effectiveness of interventions but also their cost effectiveness.
Proposals must be submitted by an individual or a group of investigators through a U.S. sponsoring
organization/institution with which they are affiliated. Groups must designate one member as the principal
investigator responsible for directing the project. Other members of the group may be physical therapists,
physical therapist assistants, or persons from other disciplines that are relevant to the proposed study.
Physical therapy PIs at any level, and of any academic rank, are eligible to apply.
Letters of Intent must be received no later than June 1. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to
submit a full application by August 3, 2016.
See the FPT website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: June 1, 2016 http://www.foundation4pt.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/MagistroGuidelines-4.14.16-FINAL.pdf
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Issues RFP for ACA-Implementation Research
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for research studying
implementation of the Affordable Care Act at the state level.
Through the State Health Access Reform Evaluation program, RWJF will award grants of up to $150,000
over six to twelve weeks for research projects that contribute to the knowledge of how implementation of
the Affordable Care Act affects the way people get health insurance and access care .
To that end, the program seeks timely policy-relevant studies with a strong empirical design that can
inform policy and health reform implementation. Eligible studies may be of a single state, groups of states,
or a national analysis that uses state-level data, and projects may be generated from a range of disciplines,
including health services research; economics; sociology; program evaluation; political science; public
policy; public health; public administration; law; business administration; or other related fields. Eight to
twelve studies will be funded.
Researchers, as well as practitioners and public and private policy makers working with researchers, are
eligible to submit proposals through their organizations. Priority will be given to public entities or
nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are
not a private foundation or Type III supporting organization.
For complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and application instructions, see the RWJF website.
Deadline: June 1, 2016 http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2016/state-health-accessreform-evaluation--share-.html
Support for Youth Bereavement Programs- National Alliance for Grieving Children: Grief Reach
The goal of Grief Reach, administered by the National Alliance for Grieving Children with funding from the
New York Life Foundation, is to provide support for children's bereavement programs in order to expand
their reach to underserved youth populations. In 2016, Grief Reach will provide support through the
following two programs: Community Expansion Grants, ranging from $15,000 to $100,000, fund program
expansion to include bereaved children and teens not currently served by existing services. Capacity
Building Grants of $10,000 help nonprofit organizations to secure the professional assistance necessary to
enhance organizational capacity and address issues of organizational development and effectiveness. The
application cycle will open on May 16 and close on July 11, 2016. Visit the National Alliance for Grieving
Children’s website to learn more about each grant program.
Deadline: July 11, 2016 https://childrengrieve.org/2016-grief-reach-grant-opportunities
Programs for the Underserved Funded Worldwide- Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants
Cisco Global Impact Cash Grants support nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and worldwide that provide
assistance to underserved populations and leverage Internet and network solutions to improve the reach,
efficiency, and impact of services. In the Education category, Cisco supports technology-based solutions and
education delivery models that improve student performance and engagement in science, technology,
engineering, and math (STEM). The Economic Empowerment category focuses on programs that encourage
employment success, entrepreneurship, and long-term self-sufficiency by providing access to skills,
knowledge, and financial products and services via technology-based solutions. Through the Critical
Human Needs category, Cisco grants help overcome the cycle of poverty and dependence by supporting
organizations that address the basic needs of underserved communities, with a focus on clean water, food,
and shelter. Organizations can begin the application process at any time. Visit the Cisco website to learn
more about the grantmaking criteria and to take the Eligibility Quiz.
Deadline: Rolling http://csr.cisco.com/pages/global-impact-cash-grants
Grants Promote Social Activism Initiative- David Bohnett Foundation
The mission of the David Bohnett Foundation is to improve society through social activism. The Foundation
supports innovative nonprofit organizations that address the following areas: The LGBT Community
category focuses on national and Southern California organizations that provide equal rights and
protections for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community. The CyberCenters category
promotes the development of computer labs at LGBT community centers. The Gun Violence Prevention
category strives to reduce gun violence through research, advocacy, and community empowerment. The
Leadership Initiatives category supports the development of the next generation of municipal leaders. The
Animal Language category focuses on scientific and academic animal language research. The upcoming
deadline for letters of inquiry is June 30, 2016; invited applications will be due July 31, 2016. Visit the
Foundation’s website to learn more about the application process.
Deadline: June 30, 2016 (LOI) http://www.bohnettfoundation.org/applying-for-a-grant/
Children's Health Programs Planned by Pediatricians Supported- American Academy of Pediatrics:
Community Access to Child Health Program
The Community Access to Child Health (CATCH) Program, a national initiative of the American Academy of
Pediatrics, is designed to improve access to healthcare by supporting pediatricians who are involved in
community-based efforts to enhance the health of children. CATCH Planning and Implementation Grants of
up to $10,000 are awarded to pediatricians and fellowship trainees to plan innovative community-based
child health initiatives that will ensure all children have medical homes, are properly immunized, and have
access to healthcare services not otherwise available in their community. Outreach must be to the
community at large, not to practice or clinic patients only. (Grants of up to $2,000 are awarded to pediatric
residents addressing the same issues.) The application period will open on May 2 and close on July 29,
2016. Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics’ website to learn more about the CATCH Program.
Deadline: July 29, 2016 http://www2.aap.org/catch/funding.htm
Michael J. Fox Foundation Invites Proposals for PD Target Pipeline Program
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research believes that a major hurdle in the development of
promising treatments for Parkinson's disease is the lack of well-validated targets linked to the disease
process. By promoting critical target validation studies within academic and industry laboratories, MJFF
investments can de-risk subsequent drug development and ultimately accelerate the creation of innovative
therapies for Parkinson's patients.
Part of the foundation’s Edmond J. Safra Core Programs for PD Research, the Target Advancement program
seeks to build robust evidence to rationalize biological pathways and targets for further translation into
new treatments for Parkinson's disease. The program awards grants in two categories: Target Validation
and Target Optimization.
1) Target Validation Pilot awards provide up to $100,000 over a year in support of research on
promising, novel, PD-relevant targets. These awards are well-suited to projects where hypothetical
or experimental rationale for a target is compelling but where limited and study results can make
the case for continuing (or discontinuing) a line of research. Target Validation awards also support
projects that address roadblocks and knowledge gaps in our understanding of biological
mechanisms associated with high-priority PD targets already supported by a strong body of
validation data: alpha-synuclein, LRRK2, GBA, Nurr1, parkin, and trophic factors.
2) Target Optimization awards provide up to $200,000 over two years in support of collaborative,
multi-institutional teams working to build more robust datasets that can validate targets within a
specific, prioritized biological pathway as defined by MJFF scientific staff. For the Fall 2016 round,
the foundation invites projects designed to probe the therapeutic potential of targeting mechanisms
of dystonia associated with PD. This award is well suited to projects where hypothetical or
experimental is compelling but limited and study results can make the case for continuing (or
discontinuing) a line of research for eventual PD therapeutic development.
For consideration, pre-proposals must be received no later than May 18. Upon review, selected applicants
will be invited to submit a full proposal by July 1, 2016.
See the MJFF website for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, an informational webinar, and application
instructions.
Deadline: May 18, 2016 (LOI) https://www.michaeljfox.org/research/target-advancement.html
Kendal Charitable Funds Accepting Applications for Promising Innovations
As a system of nonprofit communities, programs, and services founded on the principles of the Religious
Society of Friends (Quakers), Kendal Charitable Funds aspires to transform the experience of aging. Kendal
affiliates work together within the Kendal System and with caring people outside of it to transform our
culture’s view of aging and of older persons, stressing the potential for fulfillment and continuing
contribution during the later stages of life.
Through its Promising Innovations program, Kendal will award grants of up to $25,000 in support of
programs that respond to challenges of aging individuals in rural places.
Organizations with an IRS Section 501(c)(3) or 7871 status are eligible to apply.
Letters of intent must be received no later than June 13. Upon review, selected organizations will be invited
to submit a full application by August 5, 2016.
See the Kendal Charitable Funds website for complete program guidelines, information about previous
recipients, and application instructions.
Deadline: June 13, 2016 (LOI) http://www.kendalcharitablefunds.org/2016-grant-opp/
Donaghue Foundation Issues RFP for 2016 Greater Value Portfolio Grants
The Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation has issued a Request for
Proposals for its 2016 Greater Value Portfolio grant program.
Through the program, the foundation will award three-, four-, and five-year grants of up to $600,000 in
support of projects with an innovative approach to building a higher value healthcare system. The goal of
the program is to test new approaches and tools that organizations can readily use to improve the value of
the health care they provide to their patients and communities.
Eligible topics include strategies to engage consumers in a better understanding of the current status of
value in health care; engage providers and health systems in defining and assessing the value of their
services; encourage providers and their patients with serious illnesses to engage in difficult conversations
about preferences and trade-offs related to alternative treatment options; identify, highlight, and resolve
structural dysfunctions or inefficiencies between healthcare settings; and creating economic models that
evaluate and address current financial disincentives for systemic change (i.e., paying for current programs
with future savings or paying for social determinants of health with the savings from lower clinical
services)
The program is open to investigators at tax-exempt organizations in the United States.
Letters of Intent must be received no later than May 17. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to
submit a full application by July 26, 2016.
For a complete program description, eligibility criteria, and LOI instructions, see the Donaghue Foundation
website.
Deadline: May 17, 2016 (LOI) http://donaghue.org/wp-content/uploads/Greater-Value-GrantAnnouncement-2016.pdf
International Reading Association Accepting Applications for Academic Research Grant
Since 1956, the International Reading Association has been a nonprofit, global network of individuals and
institutions committed to worldwide literacy. More than 53,000 members strong, the association supports
literacy professionals through a wide range of resources, advocacy efforts, voluntarism, and professionaldevelopment activities. The association promotes high levels of literacy for all by improving the quality of
reading instruction; disseminating research and information about reading; and encouraging the lifetime
reading habit
To that end, the association is accepting applications for the Esther Zolt Academic Research Grant. Through
the program, which was established in memory of Esther Zolt, a life-long elementary classroom teacher, a
single grant of $2,500 is awarded annually to a research study on the classroom implementation of
In2Books that inspires others to improve teaching and learning in innovative ways.
To be eligible, applicants must be a current IRA member in good standing.
See the IRA website for complete program guidelines, information about previous grant recipients, and
application instructions.
Deadline: Open http://fs6.formsite.com/intntlreading/form90/index.html
BEBR Foundation Seeks Applications for Blepharospasm/Meige Research
Blepharospasm is a neurological condition characterized by forcible closure of the eyelids. The purpose of
the Benign Essential Blepharospasm Research Foundation is to undertake, promote, develop, and advance
the search for the cause of, and a cure for, benign essential blepharospasm and other related disorders and
infirmities of the facial musculature.
To that end, the foundation will award grants of up to $150,000 in support of research directly related to
blepharospasm or Meige's Syndrome. Projects must relate specifically to benign essential blepharospasm
and Meige and include new treatments, pathophysiology and genetics, photophobia, and dry eye.
To be eligible, the principal investigator must possess an M.D. or Ph.D.
See the BEBRF website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: August 31, 2016 http://www.blepharospasm.org/research-request.html
J.M. Kaplan Fund Offers Grants to Nonprofit Publishers
Through its Furthermore program, the J.M. Kaplan Fund supports nonfiction book publishing about the
urban experience; natural and historic resources; art, architecture, and design; cultural history; and civil
liberties and other public issues.
The program seeks work that appeals to an informed general audience; demonstrates evidence of high
standards in editing, design, and production; promises a reasonable shelf life; might not otherwise achieve
top quality or even come into being; and "represents a contribution without which we would be the
poorer."
Individual grants range from $1,500 to approximately $15,000 and may be used to support writing,
research, editing, design, indexing, photography, illustration, and/or printing and binding.
Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization. Trade publishers and public agencies may apply for grants in
partnership with an eligible nonprofit sponsor.
See the Furthermore website for complete program information, application guidelines, and an FAQ.
Deadline: September 1, 2016 http://www.furthermore.org/
STTI Invites Applications From RNs for Research Projects
The mission of Sigma Theta Tau International is to advance world health and celebrate nursing excellence
in scholarship, leadership, and service. To that end, STTI is accepting applications for its 2016 STTI/Doris
Bloch Research Award.
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to encourage nurses to contribute to the advancement of nursing
through research. The allocation of funds, which are provided by a gift to the honor society's Research
Endowment from the Doris Bloch estate, is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future
promise of the applicant, and the applicant's research budget. Other aspects being equal, applications from
novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged and will receive
preference.
To be eligible, applicants must be a registered nurse with current license and hold a master's or doctoral
degree or be enrolled in a doctoral program. Preference will be given to STTI members, other qualifications
being equal.
Deadline: July 1, 2016 http://www.nursingsociety.org/advance-elevate/research/research-grants/dorisbloch-research-award
DTA Foundation Invites Applications for Dental Lifeline Network Grant
The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation has awarded more than $1.3 million in grant funding to more than
sixty innovative projects since the inception of its grant program in 2002. Past recipients have used DTA
Foundation seed money for innovative programs designed to improve access to and the productivity of the
oral health care system by identifying, nurturing, and leveraging promising projects.
To help advance its mission, the foundation is accepting applications for the 2016 DTA Foundation/Dental
Lifeline Network Grant.
A single grant of up to $25,000 will be awarded to a project specifically related to providing access to
comprehensive dentistry for individuals with disabilities or who are elderly or medically compromised.
The project must be innovative in nature and be able to demonstrate how it would be sustainable and
replicable once established.
Applications are welcome from, but not limited to, dental organizations, dental schools, universities,
government and/or community based nonprofit groups located in the United States or one of its territories
Deadline: May 25, 2016
https://www.dentaltradealliance.org/images/foundation/2016%20grants/2016_DTAFDLN_Grant_Guidelines_and_Criteria.pdf
Children’s Prize Foundation Seeks Life-Saving Solutions
Today, more than six million children around the world die needlessly before reaching the age of five. Some
of the leading causes of child death include preterm birth complications, pneumonia, intrapartum-related
complications, diarrhea, and sepsis/ meningitis.
To help address the problem, the Children's Prize Foundation is accepting online proposals from
individuals, organizations, and teams detailing an intervention or solution that will save children’s lives.
The prize is not focused on funding a specific type of health intervention; rather, all types of under-five
child interventions are eligible.
Applicants from all walks of life, and from all over the world, are invited to submit a proposal outlining how
they plan to save the lives of children under the age of five who would otherwise die from a treatable and
preventable cause. All proposals must include a science-based approach to measuring and evaluating the
impact of the lives saved. One winner will be awarded $250,000 to directly execute the proposed project.
Applicants from diverse backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply.
First-round applications must be received no later than May 14, 2016. Upon review, selected applicants will
be invited to submit a second-round application.
Deadline: May 14, 2016 http://www.childrensprize.org/
Grants Promote Education, Gender Equality, and Women’s Financial Empowerment- PIMCO Foundation
The mission of the PIMCO Foundation is to empower people globally to reach their full potential. The
Foundation has recently released a request for proposals (RFP) for nonprofit organizations nationwide
that address one of the following categories: Education, or Gender Equality and Economic Development. (A
third category, Critical Human Needs, is limited to organizations serving Orange County, CA, or the New
York City metropolitan area.) In the Education category, the Foundation supports organizations that are
concentrated on early childhood education or college access for low-income, high-risk, first generation
college students. In the Gender Equality and Economic Development category, the Foundation supports
organizations that empower women and girls to develop their collective voice to bring about change, as
well as long-term approaches to women’s and girls’ financial empowerment.
In both categories, grants range from $25,000 to $100,000. The application deadline is May 31, 2016. Visit
the Foundation’s website to download the RFP.
Deadline: May 31, 2016 http://foundation.pimco.com/En/OurFirm/Pages/foundation-givingprogram.aspx
American Psychological Foundation Accepting Applications for Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark Fund
The American Psychological Foundation is accepting applications to its Kenneth B. and Mamie P. Clark
Fund.
Through the fund, a single grant of $10,000 will be awarded to an early-career psychologist in support of
research and demonstration activities that promote the understanding of the relationship between selfidentity and academic achievement, with an emphasis on children in grades K-8.
Applicants must be an early-career psychologist (no more than ten years postdoctoral) and, if human
participants are involved, must have received IRB approval before funding can be awarded.
See the APF website for complete program guidelines, information about past recipients, and application
instructions.
Deadline: June 15, 2016 http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/clark-fund.aspx
LRI Invites Applications for Novel Lupus Research Projects
The Lupus Research Institute is inviting applications for novel, idea-driven research projects relevant to
basic, translational, or clinical investigation in lupus.
Through its Novel Research Grants program, LRI will award grants of up to $100,000 per year for up to
three years in support of creative and innovative approaches to major challenges in lupus research.
Successful proposals will advance novel hypotheses and/or technologies that have the potential to
stimulate new research directions and propel the field forward.
The program’s goals are to stimulate investigation of underexplored pathways and generate transformative
discoveries in lupus that can drive the development of safer and more effective treatments. Investigations
into the fundamental mechanisms of lupus and its complications, explorations of novel targets and
pathways, and applications involving novel technologies and interdisciplinary approaches are particularly
encouraged.
The Lupus Research Institute also encourages projects based on novel explorations of lupus biology,
including innovative studies that use human material to address the physiological, cellular, molecular,
and/or genetic basis of human lupus.
Applications from established and new investigators in diverse disciplines, including those who may not
have worked in lupus, are encouraged. To be eligible, applicants should hold an advanced degree and be
affiliated with an institution of higher learning in the United States.
See the LRI website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: July 1, 2016 http://www.lupusresearchinstitute.org/new-research-grants-novel-approacheslupus-0
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National Sculpture Society Accepting Submissions for Dexter Jones Award
The National Sculpture Society promotes excellence in sculpture that is inspired by the natural world.
The society is accepting submissions from individual sculptors for the 2016 Dexter Jones Award. Through
the annual competition, an unrestricted prize of $5,000 will be presented to a sculptor for an outstanding
work of sculpture in bas-relief. Preference will be given to figurative or realist sculpture.
To be eligible, applicants must be a sculptor between the ages of 18 and 39. All applicants must be a citizen
or resident of the United States with a Social Security number. The grant is awarded without regard to sex,
ethnicity, or religion.
Deadline: October 3, 2016 http://nationalsculpture.org/programs-awards/
Foundation for Contemporary Art Accepting Applications for Emergency Grants
Since its inception in 1963, the mission of the Foundation for Contemporary Arts has been to encourage,
sponsor, and promote innovative work in the arts created and presented by individuals, groups, and
organizations.
Created in 1993, the foundation's Emergency Grants program provides grants of up to $2,000 to innovative
visual and performing artists who have unanticipated, sudden opportunities to present their work to the
public when there is insufficient time to seek other sources of funding; or who incur unexpected or
unbudgeted expenses for projects close to completion with committed exhibition or performance dates.
To be eligible, applicants must be living, working, and paying taxes in the United States; have committed to
a performance or exhibition opportunity and be able to provide specific dates at the time of application;
and be an individual artist or an individual representing an artist collective, ensemble, or group. Curators,
producers, workshop organizers, organizations, or arts presenters are not eligible to apply.
Applications are reviewed monthly by a volunteer committee of established artists. FCA recommends
applying within six to eight weeks of the performance or exhibition date.
See the FCA website for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and application procedures.
Deadline: Open http://www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org/grants/emergency-grants
Zonta Anchorage Accepting Applications for Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta Anchorage is a chartered chapter of Zonta International, a global service organization of executives
in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women.
As part of that mission, Zonta is inviting applications for its Amelia Earhart Fellowship from women of any
nationality who are pursuing a Ph.D. in aerospace-related sciences or engineering.. Fellowships of $10,000
are awarded to thirty-five women annually, and the funds may be used at any university or college offering
accredited postgraduate courses and degrees in those fields.
The program aims to help talented women who are pursuing advanced studies in the typically maledominated fields of aerospace-related sciences and engineering achieve their educational goals. To that
end, the fellowship enables recipients to invest in state-of-the-art computers to conduct their research,
purchase expensive books and resource materials, and/or participate in specialized studies around the
globe.
Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic record
in the field of aerospace-related sciences or engineering are eligible to apply. Applicants must be registered
in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received in September and must not graduate before
April.
See the Zonta Anchorage website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: November 15, 2016 http://zonta-ak.org/scholarships/amelia-earhart-fellowship/
ONS Foundation Accepting Applications for APN, DNP Fellowships
The Oncology Nursing Society Foundation is accepting applications from registered nurses for its APN and
DNP Student Fellowship program.
The annual program provides financial support to students enrolled in an MSN or DNP program for work in
the areas of cancer prevention, care, or control (as outlined in the ONS Research Agenda); to enable them
to complete a capstone project or thesis in oncology, assisting them in accomplishing their educational
program requirements; or to advance evidence-based practice in oncology care.
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to assist with costs to complete the master's or DNP capstone or
thesis project. The fellowship is not intended to support tuition expenses, and it is expected that projects
would require a minimum of sixty hours of work for completion. Funding cannot be used for work
completed prior to approval of the fellowship.
To be considered, projects must fall into one of the content areas in the current ONS Research Agenda,
including interventions to adopt/maintain health behaviors; interventions to increase cancer screening,
with an emphasis on underserved/understudied populations; cancer-related symptoms and side effects;
late effects of cancer treatment; end-of-life care; psychosocial and family care; nursing-sensitive patient
outcomes; and translation science.
In addition, all applicants must have a mentor whose work clearly aligns with the planned project and/or
that of the ONS Research Agenda.
Registered nurses enrolled in an MSN or DNP program at an accredited school of nursing are eligible to
apply.
For complete program guidelines and application procedures, see the ONS Foundation website.
Deadline: June 15, 2016 http://www.onsfoundation.org/apply/ed/Student
Harpo Foundation Invites Applications for 2016 Emerging Artists Fellowship
The Chicago-based Harpo Foundation was established in 2006 to support artists who are underrecognized
by the field. The foundation seeks to stimulate creative inquiry and encourage new modes of thinking about
art.
The foundation's Emerging Artist Fellowship at the Santa Fe Art Institute was established in 2013 to
provide an annual opportunity to an emerging visual artist age 25 and older who needs time and space to
explore ideas and start new projects. Artist fellows will receive a one-month residency at the Santa Fe Art
Institute that includes a well-appointed room with private bath, a well-lit studio space, and a $500 travel
stipend.
Founded in 1985, the Santa Fe Art Institute provides a unique opportunity for emerging artists to pursue
creative projects without interruption. SFAI supports over fifty residents per year and offers a cohesive,
arts-focused environment that creates the ideal working conditions for resident artists. Living and studio
space is located within a nearly 17,000-square-foot complex designed by renowned Mexican architect
Ricardo Legoretta. The unique SFAI environment allows residents to be as interactive or private as they
wish. There are no requirements on the work produced during their time at SFAI.
One fellowship is awarded annually to an emerging artist who demonstrates strong artistic ability and
promise, as well as an evolving practice that is at a pivotal moment in its development.
For complete program guidelines, information about previous fellowship recipients, and applications
instructions, see the Harpo Foundation website.
Deadline: October 1, 2016 http://www.harpofoundation.org/apply/emerging-artist-fellowship/
AWARDS
International Union Against TB and Lung Disease Invites Nominations for Public Health Prize
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease is accepting nominations for the 2016
Karel Styblo Public Health Prize.
The annual prize recognizes a health worker (physician or lay person) or community organization for
contributions to tuberculosis control over a period of ten years or more. The award consists of a full
fellowship to attend the Union World Conference on Lung Health (including full delegate badge, travel,
accommodations, and per diem), $2,000, and a certificate to be presented at the conference. Honorees may
request that the fellowship portion of the award be used for a delegate who would not otherwise be able to
attend the conference.
See the IUATLD website for complete program guidelines and nomination instructions.
Deadline: May 31, 2016 (nomination forms) http://www.theunion.org/what-we-do/awards/the-karelstyblo-public-health-prize
Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards Issues 2016 Call for Nominations
Sponsored by the Ascena Foundation, the Roslyn S. Jaffe Awards is a nonprofit program that provides
financial awards to everyday heroes who are making the world a better place for women and children,
specifically in the areas of health, education, social reform, and esteem.
Each year, the awards program chooses a grand-prize winner to receive $100,000 and two runners up to
receive $25,000 based on the high-impact work they do to empower women and children in the fields
listed above.
Now in its third year, the program has issued a call for anyone to nominate themselves or a peer for the
2016 Jaffe Award.
Nominees must be legal residents of the United States; at least 18 years old on the date of nomination; and
the creator or founder of a social impact organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal
Revenue Service. The nominee also must be the organization’s principal decision maker in management
and development matters. In addition, the organization must be independent and autonomous and must
not be substantially supported by, or serve the purpose of promoting, religious, or political organizations or
beliefs. See the Jaffe Awards website for complete program guidelines and nomination instructions.
Deadline: June 17, 2016 http://www.jaffeawards.com/jaffe/home.aspx
Conference on College Composition and Communication Seeks Nominations for Advancement of Knowledge
Award
The Conference on College Composition and Communication supports and promotes the teaching and
study of college composition and communication by sponsoring meetings and publishing scholarly
materials that facilitate the exchange of knowledge about composition, composition pedagogy, and
rhetoric; supports a wide range of research on composition, communication, and rhetoric; works to
enhance the conditions for learning and teaching college composition and to promote professional
development; and acts as an advocate for language and literacy education nationally and internationally.
CCCC is accepting nominations for the Advancement of Knowledge Award, which is presented annually for
empirical research published in the previous two years that most advances the teaching and study of
writing. A work eligible for the 2017 award will have been published in calendar year 2015 or 2016.
To be eligible for the award, a nominee must be a member of CCCC and/or the National Council of Teachers
of English at the time of nomination. To nominate a publication for the award, the author, editor, publisher,
or reader must be a CCCC and/or NCTE member.
For complete award guidelines, information about previous winners, and nomination instructions, see the
CCCC website.
Deadline: July 15, 2016 http://www.ncte.org/cccc/awards/advknowledge
COMMUNITY
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program Accepting Applications for Capital Improvement Projects
The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program, a partnership of the National Football League Foundation and
the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), aims to provide nonprofit, neighborhood-based
organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local
football fields.
Grants of up to $250,000 will be provided for capital expenditures only and therefore must be used for
capital improvement projects.
In order to be eligible, projects must be sponsored by a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) community-based
organization or middle or high school. In addition, all organizations applying for funds must be located
specifically and exclusively within an NFL Target Market, which include Arizona, California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North
Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West
Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Strong preference will be given to proposals that (1) seek to upgrade existing facilities that are in poor
condition or otherwise underutilized; (2) demonstrate active use of the fields; (3) attract matching funding
that exceeds the minimum required match of 1:1; (4) involve local partnerships with nonprofit community
partners (e.g., USA Football, parks and recreation departments, YMCA branches, etc.) in promoting youth
sports safety and community programming on the fields; (5) provide for continuing maintenance and field
safety; and (6) involve youth football programs that are currently registered and in line with USA Football
Heads Up Football safety initiatives.
Applications should be submitted to: NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
Beverly Smith, Senior Program Director
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
501 Seventh Avenue- 7th Floor
New York, NY 10018
For a complete program description, eligibility requirements, and application instructions, see the Local
Initiatives Support Corporation website.
Deadline: August 15, 2016 http://www.lisc.org/our-initiatives/health/sports-recreation/nfl-foundationgrassroots-program/
Crayola Invites Proposals from Elementary Schools for 2016 Creative Leadership Grants
Crayola, in collaboration with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, is accepting
applications for the 2016 Creative Leadership Grant program.
The program will award up to twenty grants of $2,500 each in support of innovative leadership-teambuilding programs within elementary schools. In addition, each program will receive an in-kind grant of
Crayola products valued at $1,000. Every school that submits an application by June 6 will receive a Crayola
product Classpack.
Applications will only be accepted from principals who are members of NAESP.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Crayola website.
Deadline: June 20, 2016 http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/ccac-landing/grant-program.aspx
NFWF Issues Wildlife Refuge Friends RFP
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with additional corporate sponsorship from Enbridge, has
issued a Request for Proposals for projects that assist refuge friends organizations in being effective costewards of the nation’s important natural resources within the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Through the 2016 National Wildlife Refuge Friends Program, NFWF will award grants of up to $15,000 for
creative and innovative projects that aim to increase the number and effectiveness of organizations
interested in assisting the refuge system nationwide. The overarching goals of the program are to help
refuge friends organizations build their expertise, expand and increase their capacity and skills, gain and
build community recognition and support, build long-term relationships, and encourage the sharing of
expertise within the refuge friends network. Within each area of emphasis outlined below, priority will be
given to proposals that demonstrate their ability to meet some or all of these overarching programmatic
goals.
1) Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants: Grants will be awarded to assist both startup and established
refuge friends organizations build their capacity. Funds for newly formed organizations may
include formative and/or initial operational support. Funds for established refuge friends
organizations may include activities that strengthen the organization’s ability to fully achieve its
mission and sustain itself over time.
2) Project Specific Grants: Grants will be awarded to refuge friends organizations seeking support for
projects initiated and managed by friends. For these grants, friends must clearly demonstrate their
involvement in all elements of the project, including how it will benefit the friends and foster
increased engagement on the part of the public, community, volunteers, and/or members.
3) Peer-to-Peer Coaching: Funds will be provided to refuge friends organizations that propose to
coordinate and execute a friends training workshop for a minimum of four other refuge friends
organizations.
Eligible applicants include U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Refuge Friends organizations whose primary
mission is to support a refuge or complex of refuges.
Applicants must either be tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or in the
process of applying for 501(c)(3) status. Applicants in the latter category must submit a copy of the letter
from the IRS confirming their determination application has been filed with their grant application.
See the NFWF website for complete program guidelines and application instructions
Deadline: July 12, 2016 http://www.nfwf.org/refugefriends/Pages/2016rfp.aspx
**PLEASE NOTE: RFPs for public funds are distributed by the Office of Research**