GEAR UP! No, really. It’s time to apply for GEAR UP
The U.S. Department of Education published the Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for the 2011 Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) grant competition. Access information by clicking the following: State Grants and Partnership Grants on the Federal Register. While this year is similar to the 2009 GEAR UP grant competition, there are some important changes: New … Continue reading
The Texas Appropriations Budget for Education … in a nutshell
OOPS alert – I did not have the final version. As soon as I do I will revise and repost — I am sorry for the confusion. In case you do not want to read all 854 pages of HB1, I have highlighted items that pertain to programmatic funding of Pk-12 education programs. If you … Continue reading
Grant Opportunity: The Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge
The Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge (Jobs Accelerator) is an inter-agency funding opportunity designed by the Taskforce for the Advancement of Regional Innovation Clusters (TARIC), in partnership with other Federal agencies and bureaus. TARIC recognizes that regions can benefit from coordinated, flexible, regionally customized investments with stronger goals and metrics that link economic development, workforce … Continue reading
Grant Opportunity: Healthy Homes Production Program
Based on the enactment of the FY2011 HUD appropriations, approximately $13.3 million is available for the program included in this NOFA and approximately seven grants will be awarded. Due Date: Jun 09, 2011 Because FY2011 full-year funding has not been appropriated for this program, the availability of any such funding for these programs is contingent upon future … Continue reading
Grant Opportunity: Promise Neighborhoods Grants to be Awarded This Year
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced today $30 million in funding for a second round of Promise Neighborhoods grants to be divided between a new set of planning grants and implementation grants. The Education Department plans to announce the application process in the coming weeks, which will be available to eligible applicants-non-profits, institutions of higher … Continue reading
Grant Opportunity: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Due Date: Jun 30, 2011 Expected Number of Awards: 75 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000 Award Ceiling: $50,000 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes Eligible Applicants: All agricultural producers, including farmers and ranchers, who gain 50% or more of their gross income from the agricultural operations are eligible. Small … Continue reading
Grant Opportunity: DHHS Street Outreach Program
DHHS: Street Outreach Program Administration for Children and Families Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2011-ACF-ACYF-YO-0168 Due Date: Jun 24, 2011 Expected Number of Awards: 21 Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,100,000 Award Ceiling: $200,000 CFDA Number: 93.557 — Education and Prevention Grants to Reduce Sexual Abuse of Runaway, Homeless and Street Youth Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes … Continue reading
Grant Opportunity: USDOL H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants
U.S. Department of Labor: H-1B Technical Skills Training Grants Funding Opportunity Number: SGA-DFA-PY-10-13 Due Date: Nov 17, 2011 Expected Number of Awards: 75 Estimated Total Program Funding: $240,000,000 Grant Range: $1 to 5,000,000 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes Eligible Applicants: Grants may be awarded to a partnership of private and public sector entities as … Continue reading
Grant Opportunities for teachers and classrooms
Leadership in Science Education Prize For High School Teachers Deadline: May 27, 2011 – American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) The AAAS is celebrating the work of terrific science educators by awarding $1,000 to an outstanding high school science teacher. Big Help Grants Deadline: June 1, 2011 – National Education Association (NEA) Foundation … Continue reading
The Grant Coaches 