The eligible applicants for the Tribal Indoor Radon Projects include federally recognized Indian Tribes and Inter-Tribal organizations in Region 9.  Region 9 consists of Arizona, California, Nevada, Guam, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.  U.S. EPA, Region 9, Air Division, Indoor Environments Program, is soliciting proposals for the following priority areas:  1) establish effective radon programs among Federally Recognized Indian Tribes; 2) increase the number of homes, schools, and other buildings tested and mitigated for radon; 3) encourage radon testing and disclosure in connection with real estate transfers; 4) implement radon resistant construction standards in high risk areas; and 5) promote environmental justice through programs and outreach efforts directed at low-income and/or culturally-diverse populations.

The eligible applicants for the Tribal Indoor Radon Projects include federally recognized Indian Tribes and Inter-Tribal organizations in Region 9.  Region 9 consists of Arizona, California, Nevada, Guam, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.  U.S. EPA, Region 9, Air Division, Indoor Environments Program, is soliciting proposals for the following priority areas:  1) establish effective radon programs among Federally Recognized Indian Tribes; 2) increase the number of homes, schools, and other buildings tested and mitigated for radon; 3) encourage radon testing and disclosure in connection with real estate transfers; 4) implement radon resistant construction standards in high risk areas; and 5) promote environmental justice through programs and outreach efforts directed at low-income and/or culturally-diverse populations.

The purpose of this program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities that help to maximize the full inclusion and integration of individuals with disabilities into society and   to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act).  Under the DRRP program, we define a development activity as using knowledge and understanding gained from research to create materials, devices, systems, or methods beneficial to the target population, including design and development of prototypes and processes (34 CFR 350.16).  We define a dissemination activity as the systematic distribution of information or knowledge through a variety of ways to potential users or beneficiaries (34 CFR 350.18).  We define a technical assistance activity as the provision of expertise or information for use in problem-solving (34 CFR 350.19).  For Further Information Contact: Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., room 6030, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (202) 245-7462 or by e-mail: donna.nangle@ed.gov.

Research and Development Risk Management Research Partnerships includes approximately $4 million for partnership agreements that will fund the development of non-insurance risk management tools that will be utilized by agricultural producers to assist them in mitigating the risk inherent in agricultural production.  Proposals must address at least one of the ten objectives listed within part I.D. (Objectives) of the announcement.  The attached announcement Request for Applications (RFA): Research and Development Risk Management Research Partnerships lists the information needed to submit an application for these funds.  Questions may be forwarded to 816-926-6343 or email at RMARED.Application@rma.usda.gov.  The RFA announcement and application package will be available for downloaded at http://www.rma.usda.gov.  

U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA), announced the availability of approximately $125 million in grant funds for Community-Based Job Training Grants (SGA/DFA-PY-04-10).  Grant funds will be awarded to support capacity building and workforce training for high-growth industries through the national system of community and technical colleges.  For more information about the Community Based Job Training Grants and to read a copy of the solicitation, please visit www.doleta.gov/business/Community-BasedJobTrainingGrants.cfm.

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), announces the availability of funds to eligible applicants to mitigate environmental impacts on Indian lands due to Department of Defense (DOD) activities on Formerly Use Defense Sites (FUDS).  Financial assistance is provided utilizing the competitive process in accordance with the Native Americans Programs Act of 1974, as amended.  Program Areas of Interest are projects that ANA considers supportive to Native American communities for the purpose of FUDS environmental avtivities.  Althought eligibility for funding is not restricted to projects of the type listed in this program announcement, these Program Areas of Interest are ones which ANA sees as particularly beneficial to the development of an environmental mitigation project.For the Full Announcement, please visit http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2005-ACF-ANA-NM-0019.html

IN ORDER TO APPLY you must offer baccalaureate or advanced degrees in the social and behavioral sciences.The purpose of the Area Poverty Research Centers is to support inter-disciplinary research leading to an understanding and reduction of poverty, income inequality and its correlates. Central to the mission of the area poverty research centers is capacity building--supporting faculty research and faculty training; enhancing campus-wide awareness of issues related to poverty; and supporting and mentoring students in poverty and low-income policy related careers. Applicants are invited to propose multi-level, integrated research projects that will shed light on the complex interactions of the social and physical environment, and mediating behavioral factors, which determine poverty and income inequality. Area Poverty Research Centers are expected to create an environment conducive to interdisciplinary collaborations amongsocial and behavioral scientist and affected communities with the goal of improving well-being of individuals, families and children. Due Date for Letter of Intent: July 11, 2005Due Date for Application: August 4, 2005For more information, please visit http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-12018.htm

The Capacity Building for Traditionally Underserved Populations program provides financial assistance for projects that provide training, research, technical assistance, or related activities to improve services provided under the Act, especially services provided to individuals from minority backgrounds.  For further information, contact Ellen Chesley, U.S. Department of Education at (202) 245-7300 or Ellen.Chesley@ed.gov.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting proposals for funding to support a new Cooperative Science Center at an accredited postsecondary minority-serving institution. The center will be established as a partnership between NOAA and the institution, with the goal of expanding the institution's training and research capabilities and supporting the development of programs compatible with NOAA's mission. Approximately $1.25 million in FY 2005 funding, or up to $10 million over five years, is expected to be available for the center award. Eligible are Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. Proposals are due within 60 days of this solicitation's publication date, which was May 31.

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The purpose of the program announcement is to assist organizations which provide support for the advancement of professional development, education, and research and training for racial and ethnic minorities.  

For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grantmain.htm

The purpose of the program is to support American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribes and tribal organizations to:  1) lead regional efforts to prevent and reduce the use of tobacco and exposure to secondhand smoke (capacity program) and; 2) conduct evaluation and implementation of culturally relevant and community competent tobacco control and prevention strategies for use with broader AI/AN populations in addition to continuing regional capacity building efforts (implementation program.)

 

For complete program details, please see the full announcement on the CDC website at .

The purpose of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RRTC) program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act).  The priority is promoting access to effective consumer-centered and community-based practices and supports for adults with serious mental illness.  For more information, please visit http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2005-2/061705a.html

Humanities Initiatives for Faculty are intended to strengthen and enrich humanities education and scholarship at the three types of Presidentially-designated institutions: historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and tribal colleges and universities. These grants may be used to enhance the humanities content of existing programs, develop new programs, or lay the foundation for more extensive endeavors in the future. Each project must be organized around a core topic or set of themes.

"Under this program, grants will be awarded to address significant disparities in perinatal health indicators.  Communities must provide a scope of project services that will cover pregnancy and interconceptional phases for women and infants residing in the proposed project area.  Services are to be given to both mother and infant for two years following delivery to promote longer interconceptional periods and prevent relapses of unhealthy risk behavior.
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