http://www.grants.gov/search/basic.do Grants Modified Opportunity List by Category http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=103253 <b>Modification 2</b> Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=103253

Funding Opportunity Number:	11-558
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	47.074
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	NSF
Closing Date:	Jul 27, 2012
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:	20
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Collections in Support of Biological Research (CSBR) Program provides funds for improvements to secure, improve, and organize collections that are significant to the NSF/BIO-funded research community. Support is also provided to secure collections-related data for sustained, accurate, and efficient accessibility of the collection to the biological research community. Supplemental funding is also available to transfer collection ownership responsibilities or consolidate or combine existing collections.The CSBR program provides for enhancements that secure and improve existing collections, result in accessible digitized specimen-related data, and develop better methods for specimen curation and collection management. Requests should demonstrate a clear and urgent need to secure the collection, and the proposed activities should address that need. Biological collections supported include established living stocks/culture collections, vouchered non-living natural history collections, and jointly-curated ancillary collections such as preserved tissues and DNA libraries.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=145033 <b>Modification 3</b> Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=145033

Funding Opportunity Number:	NIJ-2012-3084
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	16.560
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	USDOJ-OJP-NIJ
Closing Date:	May 17, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	3
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	In partnership with the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks proposals under the Data Resources Program (DRP) solicitation for original research using existing data available from the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD) and other public sources. NACJD houses quantitative and qualitative data from research funded by these agencies, and data are made available online as downloadable, machine-readable files along with necessary documentation. NACJD is maintained by the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research at the University of Michigan and is supported by NIJ, BJS, and OJJDP.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=168854 <b>Modification 2</b> Health Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=168854

Funding Opportunity Number:	HRSA-12-181
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	93.732
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	HHS-HRSA
Closing Date:	Jun 22, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$480,275
Expected Number of Awards:	20
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Mental and Behavioral Health Education and Training Grants Program (MBHETG) is authorized through Title VII, Section 756 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (U.S.C. 294e-1), as amended by Sec. 5306(a) of the Affordable Care Act, Public Law 111-148 to support eligible institutions of higher education with accredited health professions training programs in social work and psychology to recruit students and provide education and clinical experience in mental and behavioral health. Sec. 750 (a) of the PHS Act requires that academic institutions receiving assistance under Part - D of Title VII of the PHS Act, Interdisciplinary Community-Based Linkages must use the funds in collaboration with two or more disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of social workers and psychologists who pursue clinical work with high need and high demand populations. For this funding opportunity, high need and high demand refers to rural, vulnerable, and/or underserved populations, and veterans, military personnel and their families. The Funding for this announcement is provided through the Affordable Care Act's Prevention and Public Health Fund (Section 4002 (42 U.S.C. 300 u-11). The specific goal of the program is to strengthen the clinical field competencies of social workers and psychologists who pursue clinical service with high need and high demand populations. This program recognizes the high need and high demand experienced by military personnel and veterans, as well as the impact of war and deployment on their families. The following objectives support accomplishment of the program goals: o Provide funding to help psychology and social work graduate programs to increase their overall number of enrolled students and provide educational training and field experiences to increase the number of clinically prepared behavioral health providers working with high need and high demand populations. Clinical experiences are important components of any psychology or social work program. o Fund institutions of higher education with professional and accredited training programs in social work and psychology to: (1) recruit new students interested in pursuing a clinical concentration with identified special populations, (2) develop and implement interprofessional training, (3) add to existing, expand and/or foster the development of new pre-degree internship slots for PhD/PsyD psychology students or field placements for MSW students, and (4) provide stipend support for students for the required field placement or pre-degree internship requirements. Seventy-five percent of the requested funding must be distributed as stipends to the social work and psychology graduate students to support their field placements and pre-degree internships respectively. The remaining twenty-five percent can be used to support 1, 2, and 3 above. o Provide stipend support for social work students (at least $10,000/per year/per student for 2 years for MSW students and for 1 year/per student for Advance Standing MSW students) who are committed to working with high need and high demand populations such as military personnel and their families during their field placement/s and after graduation. The first year field placement for MSW students will focus on developing a social work foundation and the second year will allow for concentration in a particular area. Applicants need to develop a plan for how they will gauge the student's commitment to working with high need and high demand populations following graduation. o Provide stipend support for doctoral level (PhD/PsyD) psychology student trainees (at least $20,000/per psychology student) who are committed to working with high need and high demand populations, such as military personnel and their families during their pre-degree internship and after graduation. Psychology programs must demonstrate a strong working relationship with APA accredited internship programs focused on these populations. The goal of the institution collaborating with APA-accredited internships is to facilitate the development of new training slots (not supplant other funding) and ultimately accommodate more students into internships. As a result of this funding, graduate social work and psychology programs will increase their overall number of enrolled students; create more field placement and internship slots for students working with high need and high demand populations; place more students in these field placements and internships, and ultimately increase the number of clinical providers working with these populations.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=169233 <b>Modification 2</b> Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=169233

Funding Opportunity Number:	DRLA-DRLAQM-12-050
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.345
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Agency Name:	DOS-DRL
Closing Date:	May 31, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$5,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Department of State Public Notice Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor and Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Joint Request for Statements of Interest: Internet Freedom Programs SUMMARY The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) and the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA) announce a Joint Request for Statements of Interest (SOI) from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that support Internet freedom under the ?Governing Justly and Democratically? Foreign Assistance program objective. This solicitation does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals: DRL and/or NEA will invite select organizations that submit SOIs to expand on their ideas via full proposal at a later date. REQUESTED STATEMENT OF INTEREST PROGRAM OBJECTIVES DRL and NEA invite organizations to submit statements of interest outlining program concepts and capacity to manage projects that will foster freedom of expression and the free flow of information on the Internet and other connection technologies in East Asia, including China; the Near East, including Iran and Syria; Southeast Asia, including Burma; the South Caucasus; Eurasia, including Russia; Central Asia; Latin America, including Cuba and Venezuela; and Africa. Programming may support activities in Farsi, Chinese, Russian, Burmese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Arabic, French, and other languages. Concepts may be global in nature, regional or country-specific. In past years, U.S. government-funded Internet freedom programs have contributed to the development and deployment of anti-censorship and secure communications technologies in countries where Internet use is heavily filtered and monitored; grantees have conducted digital safety trainings, ranging from tailored sessions for activists, bloggers, and journalists engaged in high-risk activities, to broad awareness and education campaigns reaching many thousands of Internet users; and NGOs and universities have greatly advanced research and understanding of the nature of threats to Internet freedom around the world, and ways to respond to such threats. However, the technologies of Internet repression, monitoring, and control continue to advance and spread as well. The need to continue to advance Internet freedom remains great. In addition to continued work on fundamental technologies of anti-censorship and secure communications, detailed and basic training offerings, and real-time monitoring and analysis of Internet threats, new needs have arisen that call for new technologies and new programmatic approaches. For example, the greater use of Internet monitoring has increased the need in many environments for secure, private, or anonymous communications, including communications that pass through proxy servers ? while at the same time, secure communications have themselves become targets of conscious blocking efforts, creating a need for additional technologies and tools to enable secure communications without compromising the data encryption. At the same time, growing reliance on electronic communications by larger numbers of people has increased the importance of broad awareness of basic security principles for Internet and mobile use, and the importance of usability in anti-censorship and secure communications tools. To advance Internet freedom goals, statements of interest should clearly address a) support for the free flow of information and for digital activists and members of civil society organizations in exercising their rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and association, in acutely hostile Internet environments, or b) support for advocacy, evaluation, or research efforts to enhance global Internet freedom policy and diplomacy. Statements of interest should address one or more of the following potential program activities: Supporting the free flow of information and digital activists: ? Technology Expanding Open and Uncensored Access to Information and Communications: Development and support of web and mobile anti-censorship technologies to expand open and uncensored access to information and communications, by enabling Internet users in acutely hostile Internet environment to communicate past technical filtering of legitimate content. These technologies include content and site management and support tools, alternative network infrastructures, and various forms of proxy and routing services, which may be referred to as circumvention technologies. DRL and NEA will consider projects that support the development or deployment of individual technologies for specific environments or for global use, as well as projects that identify a lead organization to provide sub-grant and contractual support to non-profit organizations and for-profit companies that develop and maintain such technologies. Projects may include maintenance and expansion of proven anti-censors hip technologies, improvements to existing tools (including but not limited to improvements in security, availability, discoverability, unblockability, usability, and localization), or development of new technologies. Projects may also include methods to reintroduce content behind firewalls or similar services; research on technology use; and efforts to improve collaboration among developers. Where specific technologies are supported, preference will be given to peer-reviewed technologies. Preference will be given to anti-censorship technologies that also include functions, features, or capabilities to help protect the privacy and identity of the client side user from monitoring at network routers and gateways. ? Secure Communication Technology: Development of technologies, techniques, and training to enhance the privacy and security of communications and information dissemination, particularly using mobile technologies. Projects may include components to 1) support secure communications, privacy protecting, or anonymizing technologies; 2) provide secure web services, such as email and website hosting, with robust defenses against hacking; 3) develop mobile security tools and/or adapt mobile security tools to popular mobile platforms; 4) develop hardened devices and secure operating systems that are less susceptible to intrusion or infection; 5) improve usability and user interfaces to enable broader populations of users to adopt secure communications tools; and 6) disguise encrypted communications as ordinary traffic without compromising security. ? Digital Safety Training: Delivery of information and training that leads to greater digital safety for users in Internet repressive societies. Programs may include efforts such as 1) targeted support to high-risk activists through trainings, mentorship, and guided practice approaches, 2) additional work to develop and support a global network of digital security trainers, 3) support for broad, public health style campaigns to raise general awareness of digital threats and encourage basic principles and practices of ?digital hygiene,? including the availability of tools to secure communications more effectively. ? Emergency support: Efforts to develop and deploy emergency support to netizens under threat due to web-based activities. Support may include assistance with legal support, technical assistance to recover from hacking or cyber intrusion incidents (such as Distributed Denial of Service attacks), and rapid-response advocacy, research, or information dissemination activities in response to sudden challenges to Internet freedom. Emergency support efforts should be global or regional in scope with the ability to make interventions in response to particular cases wherever they arise. Ongoing evaluation and research to enhance global Internet freedom policy and diplomacy: ? Policy and Advocacy: Efforts to mitigate negative trends toward Internet repression through policy and advocacy projects in a broad range of countries, to promote Internet freedom as a part of the human rights agenda in the 21st century. Projects should focus on countries where governments have taken actions that hold the potential of creating acutely hostile Internet environments. Projects should include outreach to both civil society and the business community. ? Research and Evaluation: Research focused on dynamic technological and political contexts for Internet freedom in countries around the world; the effectiveness of anti-censorship and secure communications technologies in the face of such threats; efforts to propagate technologies that promote freedom of expression and those that implement Internet restrictions; the impact of digital safety trainings and policy and advocacy efforts; and the effectiveness of U.S. Government-funded Internet freedom programs at responding to, and evolving with, these contexts, including measuring and evaluating growing threats to Internet freedom. ? Research Focused on Expanding the Free Flow of Information: Targeted research on the potential range of technology options for expanding communications, including Internet connectivity, in a restrictive society where only a small portion of the population has access to the Internet and where connection speeds are highly limited. The technology options to be explored should address immediate, medium, and long-term solutions to improve communication and increase the flow of information, as well as country-wide wireless connections to the Internet and other media, without requiring a presence or connection at a stationary location. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DRL and NEA support programs that uphold democratic principles, support and strengthen democratic institutions, promote human rights, and build civil society in countries and regions of the world that are geo-strategically important to the United States. Funds are available to support projects that have the potential to have an immediate impact leading to long-term sustainable reforms. Projects should have potential for continued funding beyond DRL and NEA resources. Projects must not duplicate or simply add to efforts by other entities. DRL and NEA will not consider projects that reflect any type of support for any member, affiliate, or representative of a designated terrorist organization, whether or not elected members of government. Organizations that are invited to submit proposals and subsequently approved for an award may be required to submit additional information on the organization and key individuals for vetting. In such cases, issuance of an award is contingent on the timely receipt of the information requested and the successful completion of the vetting process. The bulk of project activities must take place within one (1) to three (3) years. Study tours, scholarships or exchange projects will not be deemed competitive. Projects that focus on commercial law or economic development will not be rated as competitive. Approximately $23 million total in Internet freedom funds are available from the FY 2012 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act. Additional country and regional resources may be available to support Internet freedom efforts. To support direct and indirect costs required for implementation, DRL and NEA anticipate making awards in amounts of $500,000 - $5,000,000 for Internet freedom programs. SOIs that request more than the award ceiling or less than the award floor will be deemed technically ineligible. DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Applicants must submit proposals using either www.grantsolutions.gov or www.grants.gov by 11:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on May 31, 2012. DRL and NEA will not accept proposals submitted via email, Fax, the U.S. postal system, FedEx, UPS and similar delivery companies, or courier. No exceptions will be made for organizations that have not completed the necessary steps to post applications on or www.grantsolutions.gov or www.grants.gov. FOR FULL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS, PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED GRANT ANNOUNCEMENT.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171170 <b>Modification 1</b> Income Security and Social Services Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171170

Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R09-0481
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
CFDA Number:	93.600
Eligible Applicants	County governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Agency Name:	HHS-ACF
Closing Date:	Aug 14, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$197,524,305
Expected Number of Awards:	24
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Administration for Children and Families solicits applications from local public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies within a community that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Head Start services to children and families residing in Communities within Los Angeles County, CA. Funds in the amount of $197,524,305 annually will be available to provide Head Start program services to eligible children and their families. ACF expects to fund between 1 and 24 awards in this service area. Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171535 <b>Modification 1</b> Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171535

Funding Opportunity Number:	NNH12ZDA001N-CCST
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	43.001
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	NASA-HQ
Closing Date:	Jul 25, 2012
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	NNH12ZDA001N, entitled "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences - 2012 (ROSES-2012)," will be available on or about February 14, 2012, by opening the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and then linking through the menu listing "Solicitations" to "Open Solicitations." This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits proposals for supporting basic and applied research and technology across a broad range of Earth and space science program elements relevant to one or more of the following NASA Research Programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. This ROSES NRA covers all aspects of basic and applied supporting research and technology in space and Earth sciences, including, but not limited to: theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; aircraft, stratospheric balloon, suborbital rocket, and commercial reusable rocket investigations; development of experiment techniques suitable for future SMD space missions; development of concepts for future SMD space missions; development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD missions; development of techniques for and the laboratory analysis of both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples that support or otherwise help verify observations from SMD Earth system science missions; determination of atomic and composition parameters needed to analyze space data, as well as returned samples from the Earth or space; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD science missions; development of integrated Earth system models; development of systems for applying Earth science research data to societal needs; and development of applied information systems applicable to SMD objectives and data. Awards range from under $100K per year for focused, limited efforts (e.g., data analysis) to more than $1M per year for extensive activities (e.g., development of science experiment hardware). The funds available for awards in each program element offered in this ROSES NRA range from less than one to several million dollars, which allow selection from a few to as many as several dozen proposals depending on the program objectives and the submission of proposals of merit. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers depending on the nature of the proposing organization and/or program requirements. The typical period of performance for an award is four years, although a few programs may specify shorter or longer (maximum of five years) periods. Organizations of every type, domestic and foreign, Government and private, for profit and not-for-profit, may submit proposals without restriction on the number or teaming arrangements. Note that it is NASA policy that all investigations involving non-U.S. organizations will be conducted on the basis of no exchange of funds. Proposal due dates are scheduled starting on May 4, 2012, and continue through March 22, 2013. Electronically submitted Notices of Intent to propose are requested for most program elements, with the first such due date being March 16, 2012. Electronic submission of proposals is required by the respective due dates for each program element and must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Electronic proposals may be submitted via the NASA proposal data system NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. Every organization that intends to submit a proposal in response to this ROSES NRA must be registered with NSPIRES; organizations that intend to submit proposals via Grants.gov must be registered with Grants.gov, in addition to being registered with NSPIRES. Such registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. All principal investigators and other participants (e.g., co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of submission system. Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to access the system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information. Details of the solicited programs are given in the Appendices of this ROSES NRA. Proposal due dates are given in Tables 2 and 3 of this ROSES NRA. Interested proposers should monitor http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ or subscribe to the electronic notification system there for additional new programs or amendments to this ROSES NRA through February 2013, at which time release of a subsequent ROSES NRA is planned. A web archive (and RSS feed) for amendments, clarifications, and corrections to this ROSES NRA will be available at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/roses-2012/ Further information about specific program elements may be obtained from the individual Program Officers listed in the Summary of Key Information for each program element in the Appendices of this ROSES NRA, while questions concerning general ROSES NRA policies and procedures may be directed to Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546-0001; E-mail: sara@nasa.gov; Telephone: 202-358-0879.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=98357 <b>Modification 2</b> Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=98357

Funding Opportunity Number:	PD-12-1443
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	47.041
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	NSF
Closing Date:	Replaced by PD-13-1443.
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:	43
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Fluid Dynamics program supports fundamental research and education on mechanisms and phenomena governing fluid flow. Proposed research should contribute to basic understanding; thus enabling the better design; predictability; efficiency; and control of systems that involve fluids. Encouraged are proposals that address innovative uses of fluids in materials development; manufacturing; biotechnology; nanotechnology; clinical diagnostics and drug delivery; sensor development and integration; energy and the environment. While the research should focus on fundamentals, a clear connection to potential application should be outlined.Current research themes include:General Fluid Mechanics: experimental and theoretical dynamics of Newtonian fluids; laminar flows, transitional flows, and turbulence; hydrodynamic stability; flow of compressible fluids.Flow of Complex Fluids: non-Newtonian fluid mechanics; viscoelasticity; flow of polymer solutions and melts; gelation; flow instability; flow-induced structuring; DNA dynamics; molecular dynamics simulations. Micro- Nano- Bio- Fluid Mechanics: micro-and nano-scale flow phenomena; biomedical microdevices; effects of nanoscale inclusions on rheological properties; flow of Brownian suspensions; biomimetics; biological flow processes. Turbulence and Flow Control: large eddy simulation; direct numerical simulation; high Reynolds number experiments; stability and transition to turbulence; 3-D boundary layers; multi-phase turbulent flows; flow control; insect flight; gas-liquid interfaces.Instrumentation and Flow Diagnostics: Instrument development; MEMS; shear stress sensors; Magnetic Resonance Imaging for engineering flow; velocimetry; flows in biomedical assistive devices.The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $90,000. Proposals requesting a substantially higher amount than this, without prior consultation with the Program Director, may be returned without review. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during the annual proposal submission window. Innovative proposals outside of these specific interest areas can be considered. However, prior to submission, it is recommended that the PI contact the Program Director to avoid the possibility of the proposal being returned without review.Additional Program Information - 1443: (e.g., Areas of Research, Research Highlights, Conferences and Workshops, Program Director Information, etc.) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INFORMATION COMMON TO MOST CBET PROGRAMSProposals should address the novelty and/or potentially transformative nature http://www.nsf.gov/about/transformative_research/faq.jsp of the concept being proposed, compared to previous work in the field. Also, it is important to address why the proposed work is important in terms of engineering science, as well as to also project the potential impact on society and /or industry of success in the research. The novelty or potentially transformative nature of the research should be included, as a minimum, in the Project Summary of each proposal. Proposals submitted to this program are subject to the scope of the program's description and the availability of funds. Decisions about particular proposals are often very difficult to make and factors other than reviewer comments and ratings enter into the decision. Comments by a reviewer must sometimes be considered in the context of other reviews by the same person. The Program Director often has additional information not available to reviewers (such as project reports). Maintaining appropriate balance among subfields, the availability of other funding, the total amount of funds available to the program, and general Foundation policies and priorities are also important decision factors. Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) program proposals are strongly encouraged. Award duration is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements: Proposals involving these activities should ideally be submitted during the regular annual proposal window. PIs are strongly encouraged to discuss their requests with the Program Director before submission of the proposal.Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) are also considered when appropriate. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the Program Director before submission. Further details are available in the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG) download. Proposals received outside of the Announced Proposal Window dates will be returned without review..

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=153033 <b>Modification 1</b> Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=153033

Funding Opportunity Number:	NNH12ZDA001N-TWSC
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	43.001
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	NASA-HQ
Closing Date:	Mar 31, 2013
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	NNH12ZDA001N, entitled "Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences - 2012 (ROSES-2012)," will be available on or about February 14, 2012, by opening the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ and then linking through the menu listing "Solicitations" to "Open Solicitations." This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits proposals for supporting basic and applied research and technology across a broad range of Earth and space science program elements relevant to one or more of the following NASA Research Programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. This ROSES NRA covers all aspects of basic and applied supporting research and technology in space and Earth sciences, including, but not limited to: theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; aircraft, stratospheric balloon, suborbital rocket, and commercial reusable rocket investigations; development of experiment techniques suitable for future SMD space missions; development of concepts for future SMD space missions; development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD missions; development of techniques for and the laboratory analysis of both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples that support or otherwise help verify observations from SMD Earth system science missions; determination of atomic and composition parameters needed to analyze space data, as well as returned samples from the Earth or space; Earth surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD science missions; development of integrated Earth system models; development of systems for applying Earth science research data to societal needs; and development of applied information systems applicable to SMD objectives and data. Awards range from under $100K per year for focused, limited efforts (e.g., data analysis) to more than $1M per year for extensive activities (e.g., development of science experiment hardware). The funds available for awards in each program element offered in this ROSES NRA range from less than one to several million dollars, which allow selection from a few to as many as several dozen proposals depending on the program objectives and the submission of proposals of merit. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers depending on the nature of the proposing organization and/or program requirements. The typical period of performance for an award is four years, although a few programs may specify shorter or longer (maximum of five years) periods. Organizations of every type, domestic and foreign, Government and private, for profit and not-for-profit, may submit proposals without restriction on the number or teaming arrangements. Note that it is NASA policy that all investigations involving non-U.S. organizations will be conducted on the basis of no exchange of funds. Proposal due dates are scheduled starting on May 4, 2012, and continue through March 22, 2013. Electronically submitted Notices of Intent to propose are requested for most program elements, with the first such due date being March 16, 2012. Electronic submission of proposals is required by the respective due dates for each program element and must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Electronic proposals may be submitted via the NASA proposal data system NSPIRES or via Grants.gov. Every organization that intends to submit a proposal in response to this ROSES NRA must be registered with NSPIRES; organizations that intend to submit proposals via Grants.gov must be registered with Grants.gov, in addition to being registered with NSPIRES. Such registration must identify the authorized organizational representative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. All principal investigators and other participants (e.g., co-investigators) must be registered in NSPIRES regardless of submission system. Potential proposers and proposing organizations are urged to access the system(s) well in advance of the proposal due date(s) of interest to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requested information. Details of the solicited programs are given in the Appendices of this ROSES NRA. Proposal due dates are given in Tables 2 and 3 of this ROSES NRA. Interested proposers should monitor http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ or subscribe to the electronic notification system there for additional new programs or amendments to this ROSES NRA through February 2013, at which time release of a subsequent ROSES NRA is planned. A web archive (and RSS feed) for amendments, clarifications, and corrections to this ROSES NRA will be available at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/roses-2012/ Further information about specific program elements may be obtained from the individual Program Officers listed in the Summary of Key Information for each program element in the Appendices of this ROSES NRA, while questions concerning general ROSES NRA policies and procedures may be directed to Dr. Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546-0001; E-mail: sara@nasa.gov; Telephone: 202-358-0879.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	DTMA-91-R-2012-0019
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	20.817
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOT-MA
Closing Date:	Jul 09, 2012
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:	3
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Maritime Administration Vessel Emissions Reduction Cooperative Agreements Request for Proposals Action: In this Request for Proposals (RFP) the Maritime Administration Office of Environment is soliciting proposals for projects that demonstrate criteria pollutant emissions or carbon emissions reductions from marine vessels through repowering, re-engining or installation of other pollution reduction technologies, or the use of alternative fuel/energy. Background: Over the past several years, the Maritime Administration (MARAD) has been partnering with other government agencies, industry, and academia on efforts to reduce vessel and port air emissions and greenhouse gases as well as support the use of alternative fuels and energy sources. Several MARAD efforts are underway to address emissions reductions, specifically through development of planning and modeling tools and in-situ testing of alternative fuels. MARAD recognizes the limited Federal funding opportunities specific to the maritime sector for emission reduction projects and will enter into up to three cooperative agreements with funding to assist in offsetting costs. The total amount of funding under the RFP will be $1,500,000. MARAD is seeking to provide cost share funding through cooperative agreements for US-flagged vessels that operate on inland or coastal waterways. Eligible applicants include vessel owners, operators, or sponsors. Awardees must demonstrate a reduction of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), or carbon through an approved emissions testing scheme. Data collected under the cooperative agreement, including that related to costs, emissions, and fuel consumption must be made available to MARAD and can be used publically. Shore side equipment upgrade or shore power projects are not eligible for funding. MARAD will use the results and data to support further air emissions reduction research and demonstration projects and to demonstrate the public benefit of future incentives to improve vessel related environmental stewardship. Projects that will be funded under the RFP include engine repowers, retrofits, the use of alternative fuels, or the use of alternative technologies such as hybrid engines and other emissions reduction technologies. MARAD will not fund more than 75% of the total cost of the project. MARAD strongly encourages collaboration among private, public, and academic organizations. Successful proposals must include a detailed description of the project that provides: -Vessel class -Engine type and size -Operation specifics and area (including ports serviced, waterway used, frequency of operation, cargo carried) -Pre and post award emissions reduction data for criteria pollutants and/or carbon -Detailed cost share analysis -Pre and post fuel use data -Cost data

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Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-674-12-000005
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	98.001
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	USAID-SAF
Closing Date:	Closing date will be determined at the time of requesting full applications.
Award Ceiling:	$20,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:	4
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The United States Government, as represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission to Southern Africa, is seeking applications from organizations interested in implementing a five-year comprehensive district-based HIV-related services support program for better patient outcomes, as fully described in this Request for Applications (RFA).

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=165633 <b>Modification 5</b> Business and Commerce Environment Natural Resources Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=165633

Funding Opportunity Number:	OES-OTE-11-002
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Business and Commerce Environment Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	19.017
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-OES
Closing Date:	Jun 04, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$396,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs? (OES) Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State is issuing this the Request for Applications (RFA) for a new project: Cleaner Production and Environmental Technologies: Promoting Green Growth through Private Sector Partnerships in Morocco. The purpose of this project is to increase private sector implementation of environmental technologies and cleaner production practices in Morocco in a manner that increases environmental protection while supporting economic growth in Morocco and the United States. Increased growth and development of the industrial sector may result in additional pollution, energy use, and resource degradation. Implementation of environmental technologies and cleaner production practices can help reduce these negative environmental impacts, while increasing economic savings and stimulating trade and investment. This project will support work in Morocco to create private sector partnerships to promote the adoption of environmental technologies and cleaner production practices, primarily in micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and facilitate increased U.S. exports. This project should result in increased economic growth and environmental protection in Morocco. Applicants might consider engaging industry partners in facilitating entrepreneurial approaches to scaling the use of environmental technologies and furthering implementation throughout the private sector. The successful applicant will build on existing environmental performance improvement activities in Morocco, design projects to have a multiplier effect, and build local capacity for continuing implementation of cleaner production practices. The application must also address promotion of jobs for youth and women, and sustainability beyond the project?s lifespan. Additional consideration will be given to programs that provide an opportunity for high-level government buy-in and establish long-lasting partnerships between U.S. organizations and Moroccan/regional organizations to share best practices and enable supply chain linkages. Leveraging in-country knowledge and expertise and mobilizing additional monetary and in-kind resources will be critical components of this Cooperative Agreement. Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, or similar entities, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. Applicants must have significant experience working private sector environmental practices, preferably in Morocco or North Africa. Applicants are encouraged to partner or to engage with other institutions to leverage available funds. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and relevance to OES?s goals of reductions in levels of energy and water use and pollutant emissions from private sector partners leading to environmentally-sustainable economic growth.A grant for up to $396,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work with the Moroccan private sector to produce environmental results through greater implementation of environmental technologies while contributing to socially inclusive economic growth. The initial period of performance will be for 18 to 30 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Contact Person: Abby Lindsay Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs LindsayA@state.gov +1 202-647-8772 (T)+1 202-647-5947 (F)Please read carefully the entire solicitation package including Proposal Submission Instructions if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline.Thank you for your interest in this grant opportunity. As noted in the Proposal Submission Instructions, in order for your application to be fully processed, your organization must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). If your organization does not already have a registration number, or if your registration number is due to expire, please be advised that the CCR system will be down for routine maintenance from May 23 ? May 29, 2012. In order to avoid delays processing your organization?s application, we encourage you to submit your CCR registration early. If you are unable to do so, please submit your application via email to (LindsayA@state.gov). Note that email submissions are not encouraged, and should only be used in the event that your CCR registration cannot be finalized as a result of this routine maintenance.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	CMS-1I0-12-001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	93.779
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	HHS-CMS
Closing Date:	Jun 19, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$200,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	This announcement seeks competitive applications for small applied research projects that relate to identifying and evaluating solutions for eliminating health disparities among the African American population. Additionally, the project should enhance the capacity of HBCUs to successfully compete for CMS research and program funds in the future. HBCUs are expected to become involved in the design, implementation, and operation of research projects that address health care issues such as financing, delivery, access, quality, and barriers affecting the African American community. CMS is seeking these types of research projects because of its belief that HBCUs play a pivotal role in finding solutions to the many difficult health issues that have a significant impact on the health of African Americans. The unique expertise, knowledge, reputation, and sensitivity that HBCU investigators can bring to the design, implementation, and operation of such research will be a key to advancing the national, state and local agenda of eliminating health disparities.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-660-12-000001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	98.001
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	USAID-EAF
Closing Date:	Jun 18, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$25,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 21, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The United States Agency for International Development East Africa (USAID/EA, with Health Office input from USAID/DRC) is seeking applications to fund one organization through a Cooperative Agreement for a five year program entitled “PMI Expansion in DRC” as described in Section I of this RFA. The authority for the RFA is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171253 <b>Modification 1</b> Natural Resources Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171253

Funding Opportunity Number:	L12AS00099
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	15.231
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	DOI-BLM
Closing Date:	Jun 15, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$10,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The objective of this study is to conduct a pollinator study of the endangered dwarf bear claw poppy. Three objectives would be met:1. average fruit production and seed set would be compared between populations that are naturally pollinated and those that have been hand outcrossed, 2. flower visitors of all poppy populations would be collected and identified, and 3. perform experimental cross-pollination between populations to determine whether or not genetic isolation is limiting reproductive success. Successful completion of the project will result a greater understand of the relationship between the endangered poppy and its pollinators.This information will be critical in management of the poppy habitat.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	COASTAL-11
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	15.630
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOI-FWS
Closing Date:	Sep 30, 2011
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:	200
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Coastal ecosystems comprise less than 10 percent of the Nation's land area, but support far greater proportions of our living resources. Specifically, coastal areas support a much higher percentage of the Nation's threatened and endangered species,fishery resources, migratory songbirds, and migrating and wintering waterfowl. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service welcomes your participation in the Coastal Program. If you are interested in exploring the possibility of pursuing a cooperative agreement for habitat assessment, protection, and/or restoration; conservation planning and design; species and habitat inventory and monitoring; outreach and education; or simply receiving technical assistance, the first step is to contact your local Coastal Program coordinator. A listing of all Coastal Program coordinators is available at: http://www.fws.gov/coastal/contactUs.html.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	APS-OAA-11-000003
Opportunity Category:	Other
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture
CFDA Number:	98.001
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	USAID
Closing Date:	Oct 31, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$1,500,000
Expected Number of Awards:	9
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The goal of this APS is to pilot and collect evidence of impact from innovative and bold interventions that increase women’s leadership in the agriculture sector, improve women’s access to and utilization of technology to increase agricultural productivity, ,increase labor saving technologies, strengthen gender equality in land, credit and other policies, and enhance nutritional outcomes for women and children.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	F12AS00014
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	15.631
Eligible Applicants	Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Agency Name:	DOI-FWS
Closing Date:	Sep 28, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	4600
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Partners for Fish and Wildlife is a voluntary habitat conservation program that provides technical and financial assistance to private landowners for habitat restoration projects that benefit Federal trust species.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171554 <b>Modification 1</b> Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171554

Funding Opportunity Number:	PRM-A-13-CA-DOM-05182012
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.510
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-PRM
Closing Date:	Jul 17, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Reception and Placement (R&P) Program for the initial reception and placement of refugees in the United States is managed by the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration of the Department of State (hereinafter referred to as the "Bureau"). The purpose of the R&P Program is to promote the successful reception and placement of all persons who are admitted to the United States under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. For the purpose of this announcement, “refugee” is defined as a person admitted to the United States under section 207(c) of the INA, as amended, or a person to whom eligibility for the resettlement assistance available to individuals admitted under section 207 (c) has been extended by statute. To accomplish this goal, the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) recognizes the desirability for public or private non-profit organizations to provide R&P services and to assist refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency as quickly as possible. The program goals and objectives set forth in this announcement have been established in accordance with these statutory provisions. The goals of the R&P Program administered by the Bureau are:A. To ensure the ability to receive promptly into the United States all refugees approved for admission under applicable provisions of the INA; B. To ensure that all refugees approved for admission to the United States are provided with reception and placement services appropriate to their personal circumstances; C. To maintain national capacity for the reception and placement of refugees, in accordance with admissions ceilings determined annually by the President after consultation with the Congress; and,D. To assist refugees in achieving economic self-sufficiency in coordination with other refugee services and assistance programs authorized by the INA that enable refugees to be successfully resettled.The Bureau partners with and provides partial financial support to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to carry out the R&P Program. Participating organizations are expected to combine the Bureau’s financial assistance with existing and projected private resources for the provision of R&P services for refugees admitted to the United States during the period October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. The R&P service period is defined as an initial 30-day period that can be extended up to 90 days should more than 30 days be required to complete delivery of R&P services.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	PA-FPH-12-021
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	93.217
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	HHS-OPHS
Closing Date:	Jun 18, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$345,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	This announcement seeks applications from public and private nonprofit entities to establish and operate voluntary family planning services projects, which shall provide family planning services to all persons desiring such services, with priority for services to persons from low-income families. Local and regional public or private nonprofit entities may apply directly to the Secretary for a Title X family planning services grant under this announcement. Funding of applications that propose to rely on other entities to provide services will take into consideration the extent to which the applicant indicates it will be inclusive in considering all entities that are eligible to receive Federal funds to best serve individuals in need throughout the anticipated service area. Family planning services include clinical family planning and related preventive health services; information, education, and counseling related to family planning; and, referral se rvices as indicated. Applicants should use the Title X legislation, applicable regulations, Program Guidelines, legislative mandates, program priorities, and other key issues included in this announcement and in the application kit, to guide them in developing their applications.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=170893 <b>Modification 2</b> Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=170893

Funding Opportunity Number:	DRLA-DRLAQM-12-055
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.016
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-DRL
Closing Date:	Jun 21, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$1,500,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	In order to create an enabling environment for a free and vibrant press, DRL seeks to fund a two-year program to support the creation of legal and regulatory frameworks for media consistent with international standards of press freedom. The program should engage a wide array of stakeholders in government and civil society in the analysis of existing and draft laws and regulations, and advocacy for reforms. The program should include partnership with local media advocacy groups to monitor the implementation of these laws and the state of media freedoms in Iraq. The program must address the following categories of legislation: freedom of information; freedom of expression; freedom of assembly; copyright laws; information and communication technology; laws regulating journalism or journalists; and laws and regulations governing the Communications and Media Commission (CMC).Proposals must demonstrate the applicant?s ability to engage on media issues with relevant stakeholders, including the Government of Iraq (GOI), the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), relevant committees within the Council of Representatives (COR) and Kurdistan Parliament of Iraq (KPI), media outlets and journalists, media advocacy groups and civil society organizations. Organizations may request between $1,200,000 and $1,500,000. Organizations wishing to collaborate may apply as a consortium.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171655 <b>Modification 1</b> Agriculture Community Development Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Regional Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171655

Funding Opportunity Number:	OES-OTE-11-004
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Community Development Environment Food and Nutrition Natural Resources Regional Development
CFDA Number:	19.017
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-OES
Closing Date:	Jun 15, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$247,500
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 19, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Executive Summary:The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES), Office of Environmental Policy at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announces an open competition to support an initiative in CAFTA-DR and other Pathways partner countries geared toward increasing market access for smallholder farmers or producers implementing sustainable agriculture practices. This activity is in support of Pillar IV, Promoting Sustainable Business Practices and Environmental Cooperation, of the Pathways to Prosperity in the Americas Initiative. Pathways to Prosperity links 15 Western Hemisphere countries committed to democracy and open markets in an initiative to promote inclusive growth, prosperity, and social justice.This effort looks to promote the sharing of best practices and to equip small farmers or producers in at least three Pathways countries with tools to access markets for goods produced using sustainable agricultural practices. Proposed activities should build on existing initiatives or ongoing collaboration with local communities, cooperatives and/or regional networks supporting sustainable agricultural practices. Applicants must have significant experience working with small farmers or producers, and/or rural communities in the Western Hemisphere, and are encouraged to partner or engage with other institutions to leverage available funds. Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U. S. tax code, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and to public international organizations. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and a commitment to promoting regional and local activ ities that will continue well past the timeframe of the cooperative agreement. Subject to Congressional approval of funds, DOS will award a cooperative agreement for up to 247,500 U.S. Dollars (USD). The initial period of performance will be for 18-30 months. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Contact Person: Maina C. Martir-Torres Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs MartirTorresMC@state.gov +1 202-647-4750 (T)+1 202-647-5947(F)Please read carefully the entire solicitation package including Proposal Submission Instructions if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	OES-OPP-12-001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Education Employment, Labor and Training Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	19.017
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-OES
Closing Date:	May 24, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$198,000
Expected Number of Awards:	3
Creation Date:	May 19, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs? (OES) Office of Science and Technology Cooperation at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Building Opportunity Out of Science and Technology (BOOST) program. This program aims to advance the Bureau?s mission to increase the role that science, technology, and innovation play in societies across the world by building capacity for young scientists to perform innovative research, to connect with the international scientific community, and to apply their technical training in addressing key global challenges and in advancing economic growth. With FY 2011 funding, OES will fund three awards for projects that train young scientists to build science and technology capacity to advance research outcomes, to create market-ready technologies, and/or to inform policymaking through scientific research. Proposed projects should deliver professional development activities for early career scientists (18 to 30 years old). Activities may be implemented in conjunction with technical training but must focus on strengthening soft skills, such as presentation style and partnership building. Proposals should emphasize institution-level capacity building that enables local organizations to sustain the outlined training and should also address gender equality to empower men and women participation in science and technology, and activities should focus on one of two BOOST program areas. At least one grant will be awarded in each of the focus areas.BOOST Program Focus Areas1. Professional Skills Development: Proposals in this focus area will empower young scientists to obtain knowledge-sector employment and to conduct the high-level research that will ultimately improve quality of life, enhance science-based decision making, and facilitate economic growth. Potential activity areas could include establishing professional skills development training programs, connecting young researchers with peers and mentors from the global scientific community, or building technical and non-technical skills. Project outcomes may include, but are not limited to, enhanced data collection and analysis, improved authorship and grantsmanship, increased oral presentation skills, and expanded access to resources. These outcomes will lead to increased publications, enhanced visibility within the scientific community, and expanded international scientific cooperation. Preference will be given to proposals that demonstrate commitment to build and sustain institutio nal capacity to continue the outlined activities.2. Technology Commercialization: Proposals in this focus area will enhance individual and institutional capacity to translate innovative research findings into new products and companies. Potential activity areas might include instituting innovation and entrepreneurship education opportunities for young scientists, establishing processes to identify research market-potential, or building linkages and partnership opportunities between universities and private-sector companies. Project outcomes may include the commercialization of new technologies, the establishment of technology transfer programs, and building institutional capacity to assess the market value of scientific research.Proposals must focus activities in at least one of the following countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey. Preference will be given to proposals that have national or regional scale through digital platforms, exchange programs through university partnerships, or other means of expanding participation. Proposals should demonstrate a keen understanding and expertise of scientific education and research capacity in the proposed country(ies) of engagement and lay out defined methodologies and activities to address existing gaps and create sustainable change.Three grants, not to exceed 198,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) each in FY 2011 Economic Support Funds (ESF), will be awarded for training programs that build science and technology capacity in young scientists or technology commercialization in Indonesia, Malaysia, Morocco, Tunisia, or Turkey. The initial period of performance will be for 18 months. Please carefully read the entire solicitation package before submitting an application, and follow the steps immediately in order to submit before the deadline. Applications that do not meet the eligibility criteria and do not contain all of required information will not be considered. Thank you for your interest in this grant opportunity. As noted in the Proposal Submission Instructions, in order for your application to be fully processed, your organization must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). If your organization does not already have a registration number, or if your registration number is due to expire, please be advised that the CCR system will be down for routine maintenance from May 23 – May 29, 2012 – please note that applications for this opportunity are due during this time, on May 24 by 5:00 pm EDT. In order to avoid delays processing your organization’s application, we encourage you to submit your CCR registration early. If you are unable to do so, please submit your application via email to both (margolisJJ@state.gov) and (PharrK@state.gov). Note that email submissions are not encouraged, and should only be used in the event that your CCR registration cannot be finalized as a result of this routine maintenance.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=93874 <b>Modification 2</b> Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=93874

Funding Opportunity Number:	PD-11-1285
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	47.049
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	NSF
Closing Date:	Replaced by PD-12-1285.
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:	0
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Nuclear Theory program encompasses the structure and reactions of nuclei, and of hadrons in few-nucleon and nuclear environments, and the quark/gluon substructure expressed by QCD. Supported research includes contributions to broad theoretical advances as well as model building and applications to experimental programs at facilities such as RHIC and Jefferson Laboratory, and to astrophysical phenomena. This includes formulating new approaches for theoretical, computational, and experimental research that explore the fundamental laws of physics and the behavior of physical systems; formulating quantitative hypotheses; exploring and analyzing the implications of such hypotheses analytically and computationally; and, in some cases, interpreting the results of experiments. The effort also includes a considerable number of interdisciplinary grants.In addition, the program supports infrastructure activities such as short- and long-term visitor programs, workshops, and research centers involving the participation of external scientists from universities, national laboratories, and industry, as well as graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=137793 <b>Modification 2</b> Environment Natural Resources Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=137793

Funding Opportunity Number:	F12AS00009
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	15.630
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	DOI-FWS
Closing Date:	For application instructions, contact the local Coastal Program office. For office contact information, visit http://www.fws.gov/coastal/.
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	500
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Coastal Program is a voluntary, incentive-based program that provides technical and financial assistance to coastal communities and landowners to protect and restore fish and wildlife habitat on public and private lands.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=160453 <b>Modification 6</b> Community Development Disaster Prevention and Relief Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=160453

Funding Opportunity Number:	DHSS-TLRBAA12-07
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Community Development Disaster Prevention and Relief Law, Justice and Legal Services Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	97.065
Eligible Applicants	State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Agency Name:	DHS-OPO
Closing Date:	Dec 31, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$975,000
Expected Number of Awards:	8
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	This notice highlights the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate efforts of the Commercial Mobile Alert Service (CMAS) Research, Development, Testing, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program as referenced in the Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA). Please visit http://bit.ly/ytu7w3 for more detailed information about the LRBAA, including research areas of strategic interest, submission requirements and processes, and evaluation criteria. The DHS S&T is looking for research in the below areas. Additional detail is available on each of these areas in the LRBAA (pages 13-14). o Public Response (FRG.03): Research to better understand how the public will respond to alert and warning messages on mobile devices o Diverse Populations (FRG.04): Research to better understand how to ensure the same timely and effective access to alerts and warnings for diverse populations including persons with functional and access needs, transients/tourists, elderly/older, isolated/rural populations, institutional populations and non-English speaking peopleo Geo-Targeting (FRG.05): Research to better determine when more granular geo-targeting is appropriate and how broadly targeting should be extended from the point of incident as well as Identification, testing, and evaluation of technologies that provide the capability of more granular geo-targeting While the LRBAA does not officially close until December 31, 2012, DHS S&T strongly encourages the submission of white papers toward the above listed research topics prior to the closing of this notice. Offerors shall register at https://baa2.st.dhs.gov/portal/BAA/. White papers and full proposals WILL NOT be accepted from unregistered organizations. More about the LRBAAThe Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement (LRBAA) is a standing, open invitation to the scientific and technical communities to fund pioneering research and development (R&D) projects in support of our nation’s security. Its purpose is to advance our scientific and technical knowledge and to apply such advances to the DHS’ operational environments. S&T seeks R&D projects for revolutionary, evolving, and maturing technologies that demonstrate the potential for significant improvement in homeland security missions and operations. The LRBAA has not allocated a pre-defined level of funding. As such, the provision of funds is an important consideration when an otherwise promising proposal is evaluated. Funding through the LRBAA may be done as a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement. You will be notified of the type of funding your research project is eligible for when and if your white paper is encouraged for the submission of a full proposal.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=165713 <b>Modification 1</b> Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=165713

Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NIFA-SLBCD-003743
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Employment, Labor and Training Environment Food and Nutrition Health Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	10.500
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	USDA-NIFA
Closing Date:	May 29, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The FY 2012 Extension Integrated Pest Management Coordination and Support Program (EIPM-CS) contains two components, EIPM-CS Coordination and EIPM-CS Support. Both components support state and local contributions in advancing the goals of the National Road Map for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) by addressing priority needs associated with the coordination, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of extension IPM programs. EIPM-CS funds will help agricultural producers and other pest managers adopt alternative pest management practices through training, demonstration, and evaluation of methods and strategies. All EIPM-CS efforts are intended to contribute to the achievement of national IPM goals through the demonstration and evaluation of IPM practices in production agriculture and other settings. Awards strengthen the ability of NIFA and its IPM partner institutions to actively address local, state, and national IPM needs delivered through the Cooperative Extension Services and rapidly respond to new issues and opportunities.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=147753 <b>Modification 4</b> Energy Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=147753

Funding Opportunity Number:	DE-FOA-0000625
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Energy
CFDA Number:	81.087
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	DOE-GFO
Closing Date:	Jun 18, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	7
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The purpose of this modification is to extend the closing date for this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA). FOA responses must be received no later than 5:00 PM EDT on June 18, 2012. All other terms and conditions of the Announcement remain the same. In this Light-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Validation Data Announcement (FOA), the Fuel Cell Technologies (FCT) Program seeks to fund the collection, analysis, and validation of light-duty hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) performance data operating in real-world environments. Feedback will be provided to the DOE hydrogen and fuel cell R&D projects and industry partners to help determine what additional R&D is required to move the technology forward. The total DOE funding available for new awards is estimated to be $6,000,000. The full Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is posted on the EERE Exchange website at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov. Applications must be submitted through the EERE Exchange website to be considered for award. The applicant must first register and create an account on the EERE Exchange website. The Users' guide for applying to Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Funding opportunity Announcements (FOA) through the Exchange website can be found at https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Manuals.aspx. Information on where to submit questions regarding the content of the announcement and where to submit questions regarding submission of applications is found in the full FOA posted on the EERE Exchange website.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=167553 <b>Modification 3</b> Education Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=167553

Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2012-AOA-CS-1211
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Education
CFDA Number:	93.048 93.734
Eligible Applicants	State governments
Agency Name:	HHS-AoA
Closing Date:	Jun 11, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$575,000
Expected Number of Awards:	20
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The overall purpose of this funding opportunity is to help ensure that evidence-based self-management education programs are embedded into the nations health and long-term services and supports systems. This effort will help preserve and expand the prevention program distribution and delivery systems that were developed through previous AoA Evidence-Based Disease and Disability Prevention Program and Recovery Act CDSMP grants. This funding opportunity is supportive of the HHS Strategic Framework on Multiple Chronic Conditions in bringing to scale and enhancing sustainability of evidence-based, self-management programs. It also helps to address the Healthy People 2020 objectives to increase the proportion of older adults with one or more chronic health conditions who report confidence in managing their conditions and to increase the proportion of older adults who receive Medicare benefits for Diabetes Self-Management Training. This funding opportunity is designed to achieve the following two major goals: Goal 1: Significantly increase the number of older and/or disabled adults with chronic conditions who complete evidence-based CDSME programs to maintain or improve their health status. Goal 2: Strengthen and expand integrated, sustainable service systems within States to provide evidence-based CDSME programs.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=170894 <b>Modification 1</b> Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=170894

Funding Opportunity Number:	DRLA-DRLAQM-12-054
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.016
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-DRL
Closing Date:	Jun 21, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$2,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	DRL seeks to fund programs to increase human rights protections and strengthen the rule of law in Iraq. Proposed programs must address one or more of the following areas: ? Supporting civil society efforts to monitor security services and address abuses. Supported activities may include, but are not limited to, monitoring conditions in prisons and other detention facilities and following up on issues identified, documentation of human rights abuses by security services, providing human rights and rule of law training to law enforcement, and combating impunity for human rights violations through legal advocacy and other channels.? Enhancing the democratic governance of the security sector and increasing human rights protections through strengthening parliamentary oversight of the security sector and supporting civil society engagement with relevant government institutions and elected officials on security policy development. ? Increasing transparency and addressing abuses in the criminal justice system. Activities may include advocacy for legal and regulatory reforms to protect human rights and increase transparency in the criminal justice process; training and support for NGOs and activists to track cases in the criminal justice system to ensure due process is observed; and addressing torture and other human rights abuses that occur in the criminal justice process. The program should provide capacity building, coaching, networking, and other support to local partners, as needed. ? Working with civil society to promote cooperation between civilians and police at the community level. ? Establishing a documentation center within an existing institution, such as a university, to serve as a repository for human rights abuse case information and a resource for documentation methods and standards, and to help coordinate the current documentation efforts of Iraqi human rights organizations. The proposal must demonstrate how the program will build off of existing capacity of the Iraqi NGO community, many of which have already received training in documentation standards. Proposals must clearly demonstrate how the proposed programs will complement and build upon existing efforts in these program areas. These funds cannot be used to provide assistance to military or paramilitary organizations. The duration of proposed programs must be two years. Applicants may request between $900,000 and $2,000,000.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171654 <b>Modification 1</b> Environment Natural Resources Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171654

Funding Opportunity Number:	OES-OTE-11-003
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	19.017
Eligible Applicants	Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-OES
Closing Date:	Jun 08, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$198,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 19, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Executive Summary:The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State announces the Request for Applications (RFA) for the Results Focused Monitoring and Evaluation of Work Implementing Environmental Cooperation Mechanisms. The agreement awarded will use FY11 Economic Support Funds. The United States has free trade agreements (FTAs) in force with 18 countries. In association with most of these FTAs, the United States has established environmental cooperation mechanisms (ECMs) that provide a framework for cooperation on environmental activities. The Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Oceans, International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES) coordinate the implementation of activities under the ECMs for the U.S. government. OES also funds foreign assistance projects in conjunction with these activities to assist selected countries strengthen and enforce their environmental laws and generally improve, conserve, and protect their environments in the context of achieving sustainable development goals. Through implementation of ECMs, the United States and its ECM partners are striving to achieve the following long-term goals: Compliance with the FTA Environment Chapter obligations to: (1) ensure that Parties? environmental laws and policies provide for and encourage high levels of environmental protection; (2) effectively enforce their environmental laws; and (3) to ensure that judicial, quasi-judicial, or administrative proceedings are available to sanction or remedy violations of environmental laws; Improved protection and conservation of the environment, including natural resources; Transparency and public participation in environmental decision-making; and? An improved culture of environmental protection and compliance with environmental laws through, among other things, the promotion of economic opportunities, voluntary measures to enhance environmental performance, and job creation.OES seeks an independent entity to evaluate foreign assistance programs funded in conjunction with activities related to implementing ECMs and their related Work Programs. Prospective applicants may include a wide range of organizations - non-governmental organization (NGOs), commercial firms, and international and regional organizations.Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U. S. tax code, or similar entities, foreign not-for-profit organizations, commercial firms, educational institutions, and to public international organizations. Applicants must have significant experience doing results oriented monitoring and evaluation of environmental cooperation. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and relevance to OES?s goal of demonstrating the results of OES managed trade-related environmental cooperation.A cooperative agreement of up to $198,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2011 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for Results Focused Monitoring and Evaluation of Work Implementing Environmental Cooperation Mechanisms. The initial period of performance will be for 2 years. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. (Optional: Future funding may be available for further results focused monitoring and evaluation work, and competitive applications received but not selected as a result of this RFA may be considered for future funding). Contact Person: Lauren McCulloch Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs McCullochLC@state.gov +1 202-647-4833 (T)+1 202-647-5947 (F)Please read carefully the entire solicitation package including Proposal Submission Instructions if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=93898 <b>Modification 2</b> Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=93898

Funding Opportunity Number:	PD-11-1232
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	47.049
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	NSF
Closing Date:	Replaced by PD-12-1232.
Award Ceiling:
Expected Number of Awards:	0
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Supports research at the frontiers of nuclear science, including: properties and behavior of nuclei and nuclear matter under extreme conditions, and/or as they relate to astrophysical phenomena; the quark-gluon basis for the structure and dynamics of nuclear matter; phase transitions of nuclear matter from normal nuclear density and temperature to the predicted high-temperature quark-gluon plasma; and basic interactions and fundamental symmetries. This research involves many venues, including low-energy to multi-GeV electrons and photons; intermediate-energy light ions; low-energy to relativistic heavy ions, including radioactive beams; cold and ultra-cold neutrons; as well as non-accelerator-based experiments. The program supports university user groups executing experiments at a large number of laboratories in the United States and abroad, and a national user facility: the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, a superconducting, heavy-ion cyclotron facility at Michigan State University. The program also supports smaller accelerator facilities, such as those at Florida State University and the University of Notre Dame.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=101114 <b>Modification 2</b> Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=101114

Funding Opportunity Number:	PD-11-1643
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	47.049
Eligible Applicants	Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Agency Name:	NSF
Closing Date:	Replaced by PD-12-1643.
Award Ceiling:	$2,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:	60
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The particle and nuclear astrophysics program supports university research in many areas of particle astrophysics and nuclear astrophysics, including the study of ultra high energy particles reaching Earth from beyond our atmosphere and experiments or research and design projects for underground facilities.Currently supported activities are: ultra high energy cosmic-ray, gamma-ray and neutrino studies, the study of gamma-ray bursts, solar, underground and reactor neutrino physics, searches for the direct detection of Dark Matter and searches for neutrino-less double beta decay.Funding is also provided for accelerator-based nuclear astrophysics studies of stellar processes, nucleosynthesis, and processes related to cosmology and the early universe.It should be noted that proposals that are submitted to the PNA program and are requesting in excess of $1,000,000/year may, at the discretion of the Program Officer, be subjected to an additional level of scrutiny in the form of a cost review that would take place before the annual PNA panel that meets to discuss all of the submitted proposals.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=133233 <b>Modification 7</b> Energy Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=133233

Funding Opportunity Number:	M12AS00001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Energy
CFDA Number:	15.423
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Agency Name:	DOI-MMS
Closing Date:	Jun 14, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$180,000
Expected Number of Awards:	2
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Environmental Studies Program (ESP) of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is offering a cooperative agreement opportunity to conduct research in topics that serve the public interest of safe and environmentally sound energy and mineral production on the nation's outer continental shelf. The BOEM manages the exploration and development of the nation's offshore resources. The bureau seeks to balance economic development, energy independence, and environmental protection through oil and gas leases, renewable energy development and environmental reviews and studies. Section 1346 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) mandates the conduct of environmental and socioeconomic studies needed for the assessment and management of environmental impacts on the human, marine, and coastal environments which may be affected by oil and gas or other mineral development. OCSLA Section 1345 authorizes the use of cooperative agreements with affected States to meet the requirements of OCSLA, including sharing of information, joint utilization of available expertise, formation of joint monitoring arrangements to carry out applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and stipulations relevant to outer continental shelf operations both onshore and offshore. The total amount of funding available in Fiscal Year 2012 under Amendment 3 of this NOFA is an amount not to exceed $0.4 million. The BOEM anticipates making 2 cooperative agreement awards for proposals to be submitted by the Florida State University, and the Louisiana State University under this program announcement. Work performance under this award must start before September 30, 2012. Additional information regarding multi-year proposals is presented in the Multi-Year Proposal section in the Program Announcement.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=152213 <b>Modification 3</b> Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=152213

Funding Opportunity Number:	NOAA-NOS-CSC-2012-2003316
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	11.473
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOC
Closing Date:	May 23, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$100,000
Expected Number of Awards:	6
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The purpose of this notice is to solicit grant proposals from eligible organizations to implement activities that enhance resilience of coastal communities to natural hazard and climate risks through a regional or national network. Proposals must leverage, enhance, or create a system in which one or more coastal hazard issues can be addressed through partnerships to improve coordination and collaboration throughout the region. Partnerships must include multiple institutions, disciplines, and sectors at the local, state, and federal level. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement should provide beneficial public outcomes for coastal communities to address existing and potential future climate and hazard risks to coastal infrastructure, local economies, vulnerable populations, and the natural environment. Eligible funding applicants are: regional authorities, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and state, territorial, and county/local governments. The funding applicants must conduct projects in one or more of the following three U.S. regions: the U.S. Flag Pacific Islands (Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands), Gulf of Mexico Coast (Alabama, Gulf Coast of Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas) and West Coast (California, Oregon, and Washington).

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=167093 <b>Modification 5</b> Energy Environment Natural Resources Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=167093

Funding Opportunity Number:	OES-OWA-11-001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Energy Environment Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	19.017
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-OES
Closing Date:	Jun 04, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$297,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Announcement Type: New Cooperative AgreementFunding Opportunity Title: Nexus Dialogue on Dams and Water Infrastructure OptimizationFunding Opportunity Number: S-OES-11-RFA-0002 Catalog of Federal DomesticAssistance Number: 19.017Funding Amount: One award of up to $297,000 U.S. Dollars Key Dates: 1. Applications must be submitted by 5 P.M. EST on Monday June 4, 20122. Application review and selection expected by June 22nd, 20123. Notification of project approval and grant signing expected by July 23rd, 2012Executive Summary:The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental, and Scientific Affairs (OES) at the U.S. Department of State (DOS) requests applications from non-profits, non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations for grants to support the management of a workshop series on multi-purpose infrastructure. DOS is interested in efforts to catalyze a global dialogue on multi-purpose infrastructure and surrounding natural infrastructure at the nexus of water, food and energy, for the purpose of supporting developing countries. DOS is seeking to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with one, or a consortium of several non-profits, non-governmental organizations, or international organizations to establish and implement the Nexus Dialogue on Dams and Water Infrastructure Optimization. The Cooperative Agreement will support the creation of a platform to identify, analyze and disseminate best practices related to dams and water infrastructure and the surrounding environment. Additional consideration will be given to programs that provide incentives for country buy-in for improved infrastructure operation and system optimization. Leveraging existing knowledge, expertise, and initiatives across multiple sectors will be a critical component of this Cooperative Agreement. DOS will give full consideration to other innovative partnerships. Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations subject to section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. tax code, or similar entities, foreign non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public international organizations. Applicants must have technical expertise in multipurpose dams and/or riverine ecology, the hydropower, water and/or energy sectors and experience in creating partnerships. The cooperative agreement funding is not to exceed the total amount of $ 297,000 in FY 2011 Economic Support Funds. As appropriate and with OES approval, the winning grantee(s) also may use funding to pay for attendees to attend relevant activities and workshops.A grant for up to $297,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2011 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded for work that meets the announced criteria. The initial period of performance will be for 2 (two) years. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. Contact Person: Julien Katchinoff Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs katchinoffjm@state.gov +1 202-647-6811(T)+1 202-647-1052(F)Please read carefully the entire solicitation package including Proposal Submission Instructions if you plan to submit an application; there are steps that you should take immediately in order to make your submissions by the deadline. Thank you for your interest in this grant opportunity. As noted in the Proposal Submission Instructions, in order for your application to be fully processed, your organization must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). If your organization does not already have a registration number, or if your registration number is due to expire, please be advised that the CCR system will be down for routine maintenance from May 23 – May 29, 2012. In order to avoid delays processing your organization’s application, we encourage you to submit your CCR registration early. If you are unable to do so, please submit your application via email to KatchinoffJM@state.gov. Note that email submissions are not encouraged, and should only be used in the event that your CCR registration cannot be finalized as a result of this routine maintenance.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=169253 <b>Modification 3</b> Health Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=169253

Funding Opportunity Number:	MP-HHP-12-001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	93.137
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	HHS-OPHS
Closing Date:	Jun 08, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$250,000
Expected Number of Awards:	5
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	As the lead agency to improve and protect the health of racial and ethnic minority populations through the development of health policies and programs that will help eliminate health disparities, the Office of Minority Health, through the mechanism of the CHAT Program, seeks to improve the HIV/AIDS health outcomes of high risk minority youth (13-19 years old) by supporting community-based efforts to increase HIV/AIDS prevention/education efforts, testing, counseling and referrals. The CHAT Program will integrate HIV testing, peer educators/lay health workers, counseling and linkages and social media and technology into a wide- ranging community model to reduce the risk of infection in high prevalence communities. This project will also encourage partnerships among traditional service providers targeting high risk adolescents, such as substance abuse prevention centers for youth; foster care agencies working with youth; youth serving organizations; yo uth runaway shelters; and peer-to-peer education programs. The project will have three major components: 1) HIV testing, counseling, and linkages to services; 2) peer-to-peer educators/lay health workers for HIV/AIDS education; and 3) utilization of social media and technology. The project will make use of traditional outreach and innovative technology approaches to reach youth with safer sex tips, respond to questions and concerns, and to keep the youth connected with counselors and peer educators or lay health workers. These traditional youth service providers will be asked to form partnerships to leverage their access to and expertise with the targeted population.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171513 <b>Modification 1</b> Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171513

Funding Opportunity Number:	PRM-A-13-CA-LAM-05182012
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.018
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-PRM
Closing Date:	Jul 16, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) welcomes the submission of proposals for the Latin America and Caribbean (except Cuba) regional Resettlement Support Center for FY2013. The deadline for submission of proposals is Monday, July 16, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. noon (EDT). The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.The Bureau will enter into one award for an RSC in Latin America for an initial period beginning January 1, 2013, through September 30, 2013, subject to the availability of funds. Through the award, the Bureau will provide full financial support to the selected organization, based on the proposal submitted in response to this request. This financial support may be renewable for up to two additional fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process.The organization selected to operate the RSC is expected to provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the designated location, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, beginning on January 1, 2013. The organization selected to operate the RSC will be expected to relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances).Program ObjectivesThe Bureau has established the following objectives for the organization serving as RSC in Latin America:A. To provide refugee processing services in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and in accordance with procedures established by the Bureau, as needs arise.B. To ensure that each potential refugee applicant is screened to determine if he/she is eligible for interview under the processing priorities established for his/her nationality.C. To conduct pre-screening interviews and casework so as to capture all relevant information pertaining to the case, e.g. cross-referencing information, special medical needs, information about victims of torture, etc. To ensure that all necessary security name-checks are completed. To prepare the case file, including completion of all forms necessary for presentation of the case to USCIS for adjudication. D. To enter all required information into WRAPS on a timely basis and to remain in close contact with the RPC, cooperating fully and at all times to ensure that the WRAPS system and related equipment remains functional and up to date. E. For applicants approved by USCIS, to assist the refugees in completing all post-adjudication steps required for admission to the United States. This includes: coordinating with the RPC to obtain sponsorship assurances from Reception and Placement agencies working under cooperative agreements with the Bureau; preparing travel packets; conducting cultural orientation training; and coordinating medical screening and travel arrangements. F. To develop a formal curriculum, in consultation with the Bureau, for cultural orientation training for refugees that will prepare them for travel and initial adjustment to life in the United States. To develop a training and management plan, in consultation with the Bureau, for RSC staff who will conduct cultural orientation training. To conduct cultural orientation in such a way as to achieve performance outcomes as delineated by the Bureau.G. Provide quarterly reports to PRM/Admissions on RSC processing activities and cultural orientation.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171515 <b>Modification 1</b> Natural Resources Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171515

Funding Opportunity Number:	R12SF80301
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	15.557
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOI-BOR-DO
Closing Date:	Jun 28, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$150,000
Expected Number of Awards:	7
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Resource managers concerned with conservation of natural and cultural resources are faced with increasing challenges. Such challenges may include changing water availability, changing land use, preserving traditional or historical sites, areas, landscapes, and/or resources, sensitive species protection and recovery, invasive species, and a range of other complex issues—all of which are further complicated as the impacts of climate change are realized. In response, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is participating in the Desert Landscape Conservation Cooperative (LCC). This effort represents a broader vision of conservation that includes working with partners across landscapes to ensure that science capacity is in place to enable resource managers to successfully address these 21st century conservation challenges. LCCs are management-science partnerships that inform integrated resource management actions addressing climate change and other stressors within and across landscapes. LCCs bring together science and resource conservation to support and complement adaptation strategies addressing climate change and water conservation. Each LCC functions within a specific landscape, but it is also part of a national and, ultimately, international network. LCCs are true cooperatives formed and directed by land, water, wildlife, and cultural resources managers and interested public and private organizations. Project categories were developed through a collaborative process between Desert LCC member agencies and stakeholders within the region. This process included review of over forty technical reports and assessments developed over the Desert LCC region, six outreach meetings and workshops, and direct communication with interested stakeholders, parties, and individuals. These projects address priority science needs identified by the Desert LCC. The types of projects eligible for funding are more fully described in section III.C, below. FY 2012 Desert LCC science needs: 1. Interactions between ecosystems and hydrology 2. Impacts of climate change and land/resource management to watersheds and associated hydroecologic resources 3. Climate change impacts to surface water and ground water dependent habitats and species 4. Climate change impacts to the interaction between surface water and ground water resources 5. Investigate climate change impacts to future water supply and resource availability for humans and ecosystems 6. Improved monitoring and inventory of watersheds and their associated infrastructure and ecosystems (including pathogens and invasive species) 7. Improved hydrologic forecasting and modeling methodologies including better understanding and communication of associated uncertainty

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=170133 <b>Modification 3</b> Income Security and Social Services Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=170133

Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2012-ACF-ACYF-CY-0303
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
CFDA Number:	93.623
Eligible Applicants	State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education
Agency Name:	HHS-ACF-FYSB
Closing Date:	Jul 09, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$200,000
Expected Number of Awards:	90
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Administration for Children and Families' (ACF), Administration on Children, Youth and Families' (ACYF), Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) is accepting applications for the Basic Center Program (BCP). The purpose of the BCP is to provide an alternative for runaway and homeless youth who might otherwise end up with law enforcement or in the child welfare, mental health, or juvenile justice systems. The Administration on Children, Youth and Families is committed to facilitating healing and recovery and promoting the social and emotional well-being of children, youth and families who have experienced maltreatment, exposure to violence, and/or trauma. This funding announcement and other discretionary spending this fiscal year are designed to ensure that effective interventions are in place to build skills and capacities that contribute to the healthy, positive, and productive functioning of children and youth into adulthood.The BCP works to establish or strengthen community-based programs that meet the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. The programs provide youth up to age 18 with emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling and referrals for health care. Most basic centers can provide up to 21 days of shelter for a maximum of 20 youth at a time. There are exceptions for jurisdictions that have different standards for licensing. Basic centers seek to reunite young people with their families, whenever possible, or to locate appropriate alternative safe placements. ***The following changes have been made as modifications to this announcement:(1) Appendix B - the amounts shown for the District of Columbia and Maryland had to be adjusted, both for continuations and new awards. This resulted in there being $140,580 less available than originally anticipated for Region III and correspondingly the same amount less available than originally anticipated for the BCP Program.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-GH-12-001
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	93.283
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	HHS-CDC-HHSCDCERA
Closing Date:	Sep 03, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:	2
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The global response to reconstruction efforts and the cholera epidemic is the largest public health commitment made in Haiti to date. It offers a unique opportunity to address research priority questions, using large scale public health evaluation programs. The purpose of the program is to conduct assessments and surveys to support critical disease control activities. A key tenet of these activities is that MSPP will work to build capacity to conduct, interpret, disseminate, and respond to assessments, surveys and other evaluations.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-OAA-12-000014
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	98.001
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	USAID
Closing Date:	Jun 07, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$50,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) seek to award a five-year, $50,000,000.00 Cooperative Agreement, Achieving Universal Diagnosis and Appropriate Case Management for Malaria. USAID intends to support countries to expand high quality diagnosis and appropriate case management of malaria and related childhood illnesses, and possibly other priority infectious diseases. This activity will provide USAID, the Bureau for Global Health (GH), and the PMI with assistance to build the capacity of malaria-affected countries to provide high-quality diagnostic and treatment services for malaria and related childhood illnesses, and possibly other infectious diseases, at all levels of the health system and to provide global technical leadership on malaria diagnosis and case management.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=168013 <b>Modification 2</b> Consumer Protection Health Science and Technology and other Research and Development Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=168013

Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-FD-12-019
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Consumer Protection Health Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	93.103
Eligible Applicants	State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	HHS-FDA
Closing Date:	Jun 08, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$150,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The goal of this proposal is to develop a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of orally inhaled drug products that can account for drug product characteristics (aerodynamic particle size distribution, APSD) and physiological parameters (breathing pattern and airway geometry) on total and regional deposition in the lungs. Specifically, the CFD model will be capable of predicting highly localized deposition of pharmaceutically relevant polydisperse aerosols from metered dose inhalers (MDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs). The results obtained in this study will be used in developing a linked CFD-compartment model that can predict the effects of lung deposition on safety (systemic exposure) and efficacy (local delivery) for locally acting orally inhaled drugs.This investigation constitutes a critical step toward a better understanding of relationships among APSD, pharmacokinetics (PK) and local delivery for orally inhaled drug products. The outcome of the project will directly have an impact on the bioequivalence (BE) policy development for the generic orally inhaled products. In addition, it will help to (1) develop a quality-by-design (QbD) tool that could be used to improve the performance of orally inhaled drugs during the product development, (2) make accurate dose predictions, and (3) set clinical relevant APSD specifications to ensure product quality, for these drug/device combination products.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171473 <b>Modification 2</b> Environment Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=171473

Funding Opportunity Number:	P12AS10010
Opportunity Category:	Other
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
CFDA Number:	15.939
Eligible Applicants	Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Agency Name:	DOI-NPS
Closing Date:	Jun 01, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$147,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	Notice of Intent to Award. This funding announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide notice of the National Park Service (NPS) intention to fund an ongoing project under Public Law 111.11, Section 8010. Project Title: National Heritage Area Support. Cooperator: Kenai Mountain-Turnagain Arm Corridor Communities Assn. 2012 Anticipated Award Amount: $147,000. Activities: The Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area was established by Congress in 2009, PL 111-11, Section 8010. This is a continuation of an on-going program. P.L. 111-11, Section 8010, requires development of a management plan and approval of same by the Secretary of the Interior within three years of the area’s initial funding. The legislation also describes the elements of the management plan, See PL 111-11, Section 8010.

]]> 2012-05-21T09:16:10Z http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=154653 <b>Modification 3</b> Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:16:10 GMT http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=154653

Funding Opportunity Number:	PRM-A-13-CA-EUR-03162012-EUROPE
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.018
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-PRM
Closing Date:	May 23, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) welcomes the submission of proposals for the Vienna Resettlement Support Center for FY2013. The deadline for submission of proposals is Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The purpose of the Resettlement Support Center (RSC) is to assist the Bureau in preparing the necessary casework for persons eligible for interview by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program and, for those approved, to provide assistance in completing the additional requirements for refugee admission under Section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. In addition, the RSC forwards the necessary data on all DHS-approved cases to the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) for distribution to Reception and Placement agencies according to procedures established by the Bureau.The Bureau will enter into one Cooperative Agreement for the RSC in Vienna, Austria, for an initial period beginning October 1, 2012, through September 30, 2013, subject to the availability of funds. Through the Cooperative Agreement, the Bureau will provide full financial support to the selected organization, based on the proposal submitted in response to this request. This financial support may be renewable for up to two additional fiscal years based upon budget submissions on an annual basis, as long as there remains a need for the RSC and the organization operating the RSC provides satisfactory service, and subject to the availability of funds. At the end of three years, if the need to operate the RSC continues, the Bureau will re-compete the project, and the recipient of this award may participate in that process.The organization selected to operate the RSC is expected to provide refugee processing services for all U.S. Refugee Admissions Program applicants in the designated location, regardless of nationality or ethnicity, beginning on October 1, 2012. The organization selected to operate the RSC will be expected to relate equitably to all domestic resettlement agencies. This will include sharing relevant biographic and other background information with domestic resettlement agencies working in the Reception and Placement program (to facilitate their provision of required sponsorship assurances).Program ObjectivesThe Bureau has established the following objectives for the organization serving as RSC in Vienna:A. To provide refugee processing services in support of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program using the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing System (WRAPS) and in accordance with procedures established by the Bureau, as needs arise.B. To ensure that each potential refugee applicant is screened to determine if he/she is eligible for interview under the processing priorities established for his/her nationality.C. To conduct pre-screening interviews and casework so as to capture all relevant information pertaining to the case, e.g. cross-referencing information, special medical needs, information about victims of torture, etc. To ensure that all necessary security name-checks are completed. To prepare the case file, including completion of all forms necessary for presentation of the case to USCIS for adjudication. D. To enter all required information into WRAPS on a timely basis and to remain in close contact with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC), cooperating fully and at all times to ensure that the WRAPS system and related equipment remains functional and up to date. E. For applicants approved by USCIS, to assist the refugees in completing all post-adjudication steps required for admission to the United States. This includes: coordinating with the Refugee Processing Center (RPC) to obtain sponsorship assurances from Reception and Placement agencies working under cooperative agreements with the Bureau; preparing travel packets; conducting cultural orientation training; and coordinating medical screening and travel arrangements. *************************************************For more details on this specific opportunity, please clidk on the "Full Announcement" Grants.gov link. For PRM's general NGO guidelines, please go to the Funding Opportunities page of PRM's website:http://www.state.gov/j/prm/releases/releases/2012/183974.htm. After you've read both documents, please contact Program Officer Alden Greene at greeneas@state.gov or 202-453-9255 with any questions.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	G12AS20030
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
CFDA Number:	15.808
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOI-USGS1
Closing Date:	Jun 01, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$0
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The US Geological Survey, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center (NOROCK) is offering a funding opportunity to determine vulnerability, including rapidity and magnitude of change, of forest and hydrologic processes and to develop scientific and adaptation methodologies tailored to regions and specific issues.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment
CFDA Number:	66.039
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	EPA
Closing Date:	Jun 04, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$2,700,000
Expected Number of Awards:	24
Creation Date:	May 18, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	EPA’s National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program is soliciting proposals nationwide for projects that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets operating in areas designated by the Administrator as poorair quality areas.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	RFA-674-12-000006
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Health
CFDA Number:	98.001
Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	USAID-SAF
Closing Date:	Closing date will be 30 days after Full Application Request Date (Estimated mid-July)
Award Ceiling:	$20,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:	5
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The purpose of this program is to improve the well-being of families and their vulnerable children through comprehensive and coordinated evidence-based interventions that strengthen the capacity of families and communities to care for vulnerable children in sub-districts and districts with high HIV prevalence, high maternal mortality, and a high number of orphans and vulnerable children.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	DRLA-DRLAQM-12-047
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.345
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education
Agency Name:	DOS-DRL
Closing Date:	May 30, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$750,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	DRL seeks proposals for a 24-month project directed at promoting effective implementation in Colombia of Law 1448, the Victims and Land Restitution Law, through stronger coordination between Colombian civil society and the Colombian government (GOC), especially the judicial sector.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	DRLA-DRLAQM-12-056
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
CFDA Number:	19.016
Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Agency Name:	DOS-DRL
Closing Date:	Jun 21, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$2,000,000
Expected Number of Awards:
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	DRL seeks proposals that address gender-based violence and promote the rights of at-risk Iraqis (please see full announcement for details): An Assessment of Gender-Based Violence in Iraq: DRL requests proposals for a qualitative and quantitative assessment of gender-based violence (GBV) in Iraq, including sexual violence, domestic violence, early and forced marriage, trafficking for sex or labor, and harmful traditional practices such as honor killings and female genital mutilation. Gender Based Violence Programs: DRL seeks proposals for programs to promote positive attitudes and practices and increase protections against gender-based violence (GBV) in Iraq Promoting the Rights, Protection, and Physical Security of Marginalized and At-Risk Iraqis: DRL seeks proposals for holistic programs that aim to protect the most at-risk and marginalized Iraqis from violence. Target groups must include, but are not limited to: Iraqis at risk of violence due to their real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity, youth at risk due to alternative forms of personal expression

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Funding Opportunity Number:	HHS-2013-ACF-OHS-CH-R09-0482
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Income Security and Social Services
CFDA Number:	93.600
Eligible Applicants	State governments County governments City or township governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Agency Name:	HHS-ACF
Closing Date:	Aug 14, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$14,926,033
Expected Number of Awards:	8
Creation Date:	May 17, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) solicits applications from public or private non-profit organizations, including community-based and faith-based organizations, or for-profit agencies within a community that wish to compete for funds that are available to provide Early Head Start services to infants, toddlers, and their families residing in Communities within Los Angeles County, CA. Funds in the amount of $14,926,033 annually will be available to provide Early Head Start program services to eligible infants, toddlers, and their families. ACF expects to fund between 1 and 8 awards in this service area. Interested applicants may email the OHS Operations Center at DRS@headstartinfo.org for additional information.

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Funding Opportunity Number:	F12AS00167
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Environment Natural Resources
CFDA Number:	15.637
Eligible Applicants	State governments County governments City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses
Agency Name:	DOI-FWS
Closing Date:	May 29, 2012
Award Ceiling:	$1,900,000
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Creation Date:	May 16, 2012
Funding Opportunity Description:	The Sage Grouse Initiative (SGI) was developed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to sustain working ranches and conserve sage grouse in 11 western states. SGI targets conservation delivery within high sage grouse abundance centers or ¿core areas¿ to help maintain large and intact grazing lands by applying conservation practices to maximize the biological return on conservation investments. NRCS and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) have entered into an Interagency Agreement to implement the SGI Strategic Watershed Action Team (SWAT) to accomplish the following objectives through diverse public-private partnerships facilitated by the Intermountain West Joint Venture (IWJV). The objectives of the SGI SWAT are as follows: Increase field-level capacity by placing specialized human skill sets at critical geographic `pinch points¿ to increase SGI benefits. Increase science capacity to better focus SGI implementation, assess biological outcomes, and continually improve program delivery.Improve and enhance outreach and communication strategies to increase partner buy-in and SGI participation from landowners. Expand SGI partnership to further leverage NRCS contributions resulting in increased outcomes and participation.The FWS, through its IWJV office located in Missoula, Montana, is seeking administrative and fiduciary assistance to implement the SGI SWAT. The FWS and the successful applicant will manage NRCS funds and other federal funds to achieve the objectives of the SGI SWAT through a Cooperative Agreement. The Cooperative Agreement will define the responsibilities of the FWS and the selected applicant. The FWS through the IWJV will provide the oversight and technical guidance for all aspects of the SGI SWAT while the selected applicant will provide administrative and fiduciary services. The applicant¿s responsibilities include developing agreements ¿ as determined by IWJV staff ¿ with a broad array of conservation partners to carry out the objectives of the SGI SWAT; ensuring fiscal accountability for NRCS and matching funds; and delivering reports as required by the NRCS-FWS Interagency Agreement. The conservation delivery, science, and communications work facilitated by these sub-agreements will occur throughout the sage-grouse range, including portions of California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.This funding opportunity was facilitated by NRCS modifying the initial NRCS-FWS Interagency Agreement to add funds for a second phase of building field delivery, science, and communications capacity.The specific criteria used for evaluation of proposals is as follows:Strong familiarity with the work of migratory bird Joint Ventures.Demonstrated experience in working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), particularly related to the administrative policies and procedures of both agencies.Demonstrated fiduciary skills and experience in successful implementation of Cooperative Agreements and/or Contribution Agreements with the FWS and NRCS.Proven skills in managing federal funds to achieve conservation outcomes.High level of fiscal management capacity and skill in the office that would be the primary point of contact for IWJV staff in administration of this Cooperative Agreement.Low indirect rate or administrative fee for handling federal funds (5% is the maximum allowed for this funding opportunity).Significance: The extent to which the project, if successfully carried out, will make an original and important contribution to the Fish and Wildlife Service Mission and the public.Approach: The extent to which the concept, design, methods, analyses, and technologies are properly developed, well-integrated, and appropriate to the aims of the project.Feasibility: The likelihood that the proposed work can be accomplished within the proposed budget by the technical staff, given their experience and expertise, past progress, available resources, and institutional/organizational commitment. Note any unusually high or low cost-effectiveness.Proposals must be consistent with the Funding Opportunity Description above and follow the parameters of the FWS-NRCS Interagency Agreement for the SGI SWAT (see attached). The applicant shall provide the following:1. Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424). 2. Budget Information, i.e., estimated costs to attain the project objectives. Applicants shall use (a) Standard Form 424A, Budget Information ¿ Non-construction Projects, providing a breakdown of the available funding between contracts and administrative fees/indirect costs. Administrative fees/indirect costs cannot exceed 5%; however, lower costs are encouraged. 3. Statement of Assurances of compliance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and policies. Applicants should use Standard Form 424B, Statement of Assurances ¿ Non-construction Projects. 4. Narrative: The applicant shall provide responses to the following questions in accordance with the format described below:I. Describe your experience in working with migratory bird Joint Ventures.II. Describe your experience in working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support the conservation mission of both agencies.III. Describe your demonstrated fiduciary skills and experience in successful implementation of Cooperative Agreements and/or Contribution Agreements with the FWS and NRCS.IV. Describe your proven skills in managing federal funds to achieve conservation outcomes.V. Describe the level of fiscal management capacity in the office that would be the primary point of contact for the IWJV.VI. List the indirect rate or administrative fee for handling federal funds through this Cooperative Agreement (5% is the maximum allowed for this funding opportunity).VII. Provide resumes of staff that would carry out fiscal management tasks associated with this Agreement.The Opportunity Number must be in the subject line.Proposals must be consistent with the Funding Opportunity and follow the parameters of the FWS-NRCS Interagency Agreement for the SGI SWAT.

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