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Archived Grants

Archived grants are a list of EPA Funding Opportunities and Other Opportunities that were announced and have expired.
2008 Grants
The U.S. Administration on Aging Open Solicitation
The U.S. Administration on Aging is accepting applications for proposed projects that further the purposes of Title IV of the Older Americans Act, as amended, the Administration on Aging strategic plan, and the mission. Deadline: September 12, 2008. Read more...(DOC) (MS Word File)
NIH Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging (P30)
This funding opportunity announcement solicits grant applications in the areas of demography and economics of aging, including relevant interdisciplinary areas rooted in population-based social science research. Letters of intent: September 30, 2008. Read more...
NIH Roybal Centers for Translational Research on Aging (P30)
The purpose of this announcement is to invite applications to support Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translation Research in the Behavioral and Social Sciences of Aging. The Roybal Centers are intended to improve the health, well being, and productivity of older people, through the translation of basic behavioral and social sciences research. Letters of intent: October 1, 2008. Read more...
John Heinz Dissertation Award
The National Academy of Social Insurance has announced the 2009 John Heinz Dissertation Award to attract talented individuals to the field of social insurance. Any dissertation addressing topics relevant to the planning and implementing of social insurance policy is eligible. Topics may include: analysis of long-term care financing, the labor market effects of Social Security and cross-national comparisons and family social insurance protections. Nominations are encouraged from many disciplines and can be made by any member of a student’s dissertation committee. Deadline: October 1, 2008. Read more...exit EPA
Interventions to Remediate Age-related Cognitive Decline (R01)
NIA solicits grant applications that propose to develop and pilot test innovative interventions to remediate age-related cognitive decline. Letters of intent deadline: October 3, 2008 Read more...
Neural and Behavioral Profiles of Cognitive Aging (R01)
The National Institute on Aging invites applications for research examining the neural and behavioral signatures of age-related changes in cognition, with particular emphasis on the determination of characteristics that distinguish healthy age-related cognitive change from pathological cognitive change. Letters of intent deadline: October 3, 2008 Read more...
Headquarters – Request for Proposal (RFP) to Support the CARE Program Annual Training Workshop EPA is soliciting proposals from Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Annual Training Workshop. Deadline: October 3, 2008 Read more...(PDF) (18pp, 72K, About PDF)
National Risk Management Research Laboratory Advanced Decentralized Water/Energy Network Design for Sustainable Infrastructure This EPA seeks proposals to produce, evaluate, and summarize the cost, performance, and long-term reliability of coupling energy and water conservation technologies, modeling capabilities, and decision-support tools. Deadline: October 7, 2008 Read more...(PDF) (3pp, 79K, About PDF)
Climate Change and Allergic Airway Disease
The EPA's Science to Achieve Results program, is seeking applications regarding the impact of global change on the development and severity of allergic airway disease from exposure to pollen, mold, and other plant-derived allergens. Deadline: October 1, 2008. Read more...
Targeted Watersheds Grants for Water Quality Trading or Other Market-Based Projects to Reduce the Hypoxic Zone in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
EPA is soliciting proposals to develop market-based programs to improve water quality by reducing nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment loadings, or pollutant loadings that cause low Biological Oxygen Demand in local waters that enter the Mississippi River system. Deadline: September 9, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (36 pp, 229K, About PDF)
Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants EPA Region 9 is soliciting proposals for projects to support demonstration, training and outreach and/or education projects to reduce exposure to indoor pollutants for K-12 schools and homes. Deadline: September 10, 2008 Read More...
Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: EPA Region 1 Pesticide Program is seeking applications to facilitate the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Deadline: September 8, 2008 Read more... (PDF) (21pp, 115K, About PDF)
FY 2008 National Wetland Program Development Grants The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting proposals that support and build state/tribal/local government wetland programs. Deadline: September 8, 2008 Read more... (PDF) (24pp, 117K, About PDF)
Cooperative Agreement for Improving the Legal Preparedness of the Public Health System The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the availability of funds for a cooperative agreement for the purpose of improving the legal preparedness of the public health system nationally. Specifically, for assisting public health-related professions focused on strengthening their capacity to apply law as a tool for improving the health of the public through prevention and health promotion. Deadline: August 29, 2008 Read More...
The National Council on Aging's Multi-Generational & Civic Engagement Initiative
The National Council on Aging's Multi-Generational and Civic Engagement Initiative is announcing a national search for effective local programs that can demonstrate their impact serving one of three populations. The populations include: grandparents and other relatives who are raising children, older adult volunteers who provide support and information to families who have a child with a disability or chronic illness, and caregivers of frail elders. This opportunity is in two phases and the phase I concept paper is due on August 1, 2008. Finalists for phase II will be notified and invited to submit a phase II proposal due on August 22, 2008. Read more... exit EPA or email MGCE@ncoa.org.
Region 7 – Request for Proposals for EPA Dedicated Water Quality Program Funding. Deadline: August 29, 2008 Read More...(PDF) (20pp, 104K,  About PDF)
Research Apprenticeship Program for High School Students
EPA seeks to enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible entity which will provide training opportunities for high school students. One cooperative agreement will be awarded to a single recipient responding to this solicitation. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to stimulate interest among exceptional high school students, including under-privileged and minority students, in pursuing advanced degrees in math, science, environmental sciences and engineering. Deadline: August 25, 2008 Read More...(PDF) (40pp, 230K,  About PDF)
West Coast Estuaries Initiative for the California Coast
EPA Region 9 is soliciting proposals for projects that conserve, restore and protect the water quality, habitat and environment of California coastal waters, estuaries, bays and near shore waters through comprehensive approaches to water quality management. Deadline: August 25, 2008. Read more...
San Francisco Bay Area Water Quality Improvement Fund
EPA Region 9 is soliciting proposals for projects that restore and protect the water quality, habitat and environment of the San Francisco Bay and its watersheds through comprehensive approaches to water quality management. Deadline: August 25, 2008. Read me...
2008 Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Air Pollutants.
EPA solicits proposals for asthma, environmental tobacco smoke, indoor air quality, and tools for schools. Proposed projects must support demonstration, training, outreach and/or education activities to reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants and yield measurable environmental outcomes. Deadline: August 22, 2008. Read more...
Johnson & Johnson in partnership with the Society for the Arts in Healthcare
Request proposals to promote the use of the arts to enhance the healthcare experience for patients, their families, and caregivers. From 2001 - 2008, we have provided funding to 115 programs in the US and Canada representing leading models and initiatives in high quality healthcare through the use of arts. Proposals are now being sought from healthcare and/or arts organizations that have established arts in healthcare programs with evidence of initial impact. Letter of Inquiry Deadline: August 8, 2008. Read more... exit EPA
CDC Cancer Prevention and Control Activities
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announces the availability of funds for a cooperative agreement program for cancer prevention and control activities. This program addresses the "Healthy People 2010" focus area(s) related to Cancer. Deadline: August 11, 2008. Read more...
Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States Program: Innovation Grants to Better Serve People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) This U.S. Administration on Aging requests proposals for states to demonstrate innovative approaches to improving the delivery of services and supports at the community-level to people with ADRD and/or their family caregivers. Deadline: August 11, 2008. Read More...(DOC)
Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States Program: Evidence-Based Intervention Grants to Better Serve People with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) This U.S. Administration on Aging announces a funding opportunity for states to demonstrate how existing evidence-based service interventions that help people with ADRD to remain in the community can be translated into effective programs. Deadline: August 11, 2008. Read More...(DOC)
Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Cooperative Agreement
The U.S. Administration on Aging provides an opportunity for the Aging Services Network to modernize its approach to helping individuals who are at imminent risk of nursing home placement but not eligible for Medicaid. The Announcement also includes a special funding opportunity—being made available by the Veterans Health Administration—for the Aging Services network to provide home and community-based services to veterans and their family caregivers. Deadline: August 14, 2008. Read more...(DOC) (MS Word File)
Region 5 Wetland Program Development Grants FY 08
EPA Region 5 (Serving Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 35 Tribes) seeks to build the capacity of all levels of government to develop and refine effective, comprehensive programs for wetland protection and management. Deadline: August 15, 2008. Read more...(PDF) ( About PDF)
EPA Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Program Tribal Support Grants
EPA announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals to support training, technical assistance, research, and studies that will support the participation of tribal co-regulators in the formulation of federal/tribal environmental policies in Indian country on EPA’s Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response related tribal programs. Deadline: August 11, 2008 Read More...(PDF) (23 pp, 106K, About PDF)
Public Health Nursing
The Indian Health Service Division of Nursing, Office of Public Health Nursing, announces new competitive grant applications for community based models of public health nursing case management services. Deadline: August 4, 2008. Read more...
Innovative and Integrative Approaches for Advancing Public Health Protection through Water Infrastructure Sustainability The EPA is seeking applications to develop advanced concepts for linking public health protection with water infrastructure sustainability. Deadline: July 29, 2008. Read more...
Mutual Service Cooperative Fund Announces 2008 Grant Program
Grant applications are now being accepted by the Mutual Service Cooperative (MSC) Fund of the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) for cooperative development initiatives that will enhance the quality of life of seniors living in rural America. The deadline for 2008 applications is July 25, 2008. Read more...
Combined Real Choice Systems Change and Aging and Disability Resource Center/Area Agency on Aging Grants
This opportunity is for funding to continue to support States' efforts to address complex issues in long-term care reform. Deadline: July 17, 2008. Read more...
Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Technical Assistance Grants Program
EPA Region 7 is soliciting proposals that address chemical accident prevention, preparedness as required under the Clean Air Act. Deadline: July 17, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (21 pp, 120K, About PDF)
Observational Studies to Characterize the Determinants of Exposure to Chemicals in the Environment for Eartly-Lifestage Age Groups
The EPA seeks applications proposing an observational exposure measurement study to identify and characterize the determinants of exposure for early lifestages to chemicals in their environment. Deadline: July 15, 2008. Read more...
FY 2008 Hazardous Waste Management Grant Program For Tribes
This notice from the EPA announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from tribal governments and Intertribal Consortia for the development and implementation of hazardous waste programs and for building capacity to address hazardous waste management in Indian Country. Deadline: July 14, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (26 pp, 144K, About PDF)
FY 08 Multi-Media Grant Program Solicitation Notice
The Office of Compliance, within EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, is soliciting proposals for states and tribes to strengthen their ability to address environmental and public health threats, while furthering the art and science of environmental compliance. Deadline: July 8, 2008. Read more... (PDF) (6 pp, 36K, About PDF)
Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: FY 2008 Request for Proposals
EPA Region 3 is soliciting proposals to help implement the Food Quality Protection Act and to support the agricultural community transition away from high risk pesticides. Deadline: July 3, 2008. Read more...
HUD Demonstration Program for Elderly Housing for Intergenerational Families
This solicitation is for a demonstration program to provide assistance for intergenerational dwelling units for intergenerational families in connection with the supportive housing program under Section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959. The purpose of the program is to expand the supply of intergenerational dwelling units for very low-income grandparent(s)or relative(s) heads of household 62 years of age or older raising a child. Deadline July 2, 2008. Read more...
The Brookdale Foundation Group: Respite Program or Early Memory Loss Proposals
The Request for Proposals is now available to fund up to 40 new Brookdale National Group Respite Programs or Early Memory Loss Program sites nationwide. Deadline July 2, 2008. For more information send an email to ey@brookdalefoundation.org.
Modeling of Infectious Disease Agent Study Research Projects
The NIH is soliciting applications from organizations that propose to provide the U.S. scientific and public health communities better resources and tools to improve their ability to identify and prevent the spread of diseases resulting from the emergence or intentional release of pathogens and their products. Letters of Intent Receipt Date: June 2, 2008. Application Receipt Date: July 1, 2008. Read more...
West Coast Collaborative Diesel Emissions Reduction Program
EPA Regions 9 and 10 announces and solicits proposals for diesel emissions reductions projects including tribal lands belonging to the federally-recognized tribes in these regions and territories. Deadline: July 1, 2008. Read more...
Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
The EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program is designed to assist eligible applicants for projects addressing a local environmental and public health issue within an affected community. The program is a multi-statute program designed to help communities understand and address their exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. Deadline: June 30, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (6 pp, 36K, About PDF)
Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
The purpose of this grant program is to support and empower communities that are working on local solutions to local environmental and/or public health issues. Deadline: June 30, 2008. Read more...
Building a Healthy Nation-Strategic Alliance for Health
This CDC RFP is to create healthier communities through sustainable innovative, evidence and practice-based community health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs that promote policy, systems, and environmental change. Letter of intent: May 23, 2008.  Deadline: June 24, 2008. Read more...
Grants to Support the Hispanic Health Sciences Research Grant Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing the availability of funds under its Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program to inform researchers of funding opportunities to conduct health services research affecting Hispanic American communities for 2008. Deadline: June 26, 2008. Read more...
Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
The EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program is designed to assist eligible applicants for projects addressing a local environmental and public health issue within an affected community. The program is a multi-statute program designed to help communities understand and address their exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. Deadline: June 30, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (6 pp, 36K, About PDF)
FY 09 Pesticides Tribal Circuit Rider
EPA Region 9's Pesticide Office is soliciting proposals from Federally-recognized tribes within the Region 9 geographic area (CA, NV, and AZ) who want to work in partnership with at least one other tribe to develop and implement a pesticide program. Deadline: June 27, 2008. Read more...
Rejuvenating the Aged Immune System (R01)
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invite Research Project Grant applications from organizations that propose to study the biology of thymic involution and the decline of naïve T cell production, differentiation, and function in the aged population. Opening: May 18, 2008. Deadline: June 18, 2008. Read more...
Envisioning the Future Federal Workplace in the Washington DC Region
The General Services Administration is seeking grant proposals that would help to cultivate innovative regional coordination, design, and planning practices for accommodating federal offices in the Washington region over the next half-century. In short, the federal government seeks to encourage regional coordination to plan intelligently, based upon mutual stakeholder concerns, including sustainability, transportation, and security, as well as the changing regional dynamics of land use, housing, and workforce issues. Deadline: June 20, 2008. Read more...
Innovative Approaches to Personalizing the Treatment of Depression (R01)
The National Institute of Mental Health solicits grant applications for research to develop innovative approaches to personalizing treatment for patients suffering from depression. Opening: May 20, 2008. Deadline: June 20, 2008. Read more...
Pioneering Healthier Communities
This CDC funding opportunity is to expand the community health promotion leadership at the local level, and specifically, build and enhance the capacity of a national organization with broad local outreach and leadership. Deadline: June 23, 2008. Read more...
A Cooperative Agreement for National Organizations for the Dissemination of Effective Strategies for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
The purpose of this CDC funded program is to expand evidence-and practice-based activities in communities nationwide to address chronic disease risk factors in order to reduce the burden of chronic diseases such as, arthritis, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Deadline: June 16, 2008. Read more...
Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act Partnership Grants
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs is soliciting proposals to advance partnerships that focus on pesticide risk management issues with a special focus on Integrated Pest Management approaches. Deadline: June 19, 2008. Read more (PDF) (22 pp, 325K,  About PDF)
Rocky Mountain Clean Diesel Collaborative
EPA Region 8 announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emissions reductions projects which include the states of Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Deadline: June 16, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (33pp, 132K,  About PDF)
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Family and Informal Caregiver Support Program
Most frail older adults are cared for by family, friends and other nonprofessionals. It is a difficult challenge for many and for most, there is no alternative. As a society, we simply do not have the resources to provide professional caregivers and support services to everyone who needs assistance. But we do have community assets which can be used in more creative ways. The Weinberg Foundation will help community partnerships develop innovative ways to support these devoted caregivers. Available Funding: Up to $9 million over three years through the Family and Informal Caregiver Support Program will support from 12 to 20 community-based Projects with grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 per year. Deadline: Letters of Inquiry 5 PM EST on Thursday, June 12, 2008 Read more...
Mid-Atlantic Clean Diesel Implementation Program
EPA Region 3 announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emissions reductions projects in EPA the states of Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Deadline: June 13, 2008. Read more...
Northeast Diesel Colaborative (NEDC) Emmissions Reduction Program
EPA Regions 1 and 2 announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emissions reduction projects in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont - including Tribal lands belonging to the federally recognized tribes in these regions, or the territory of the US Virgin Islands, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Deadline: June 12, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (35pp, 192K,  About PDF)
Southeast Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) FY 2008-2009 Diesel Program
EPA Region 4 announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emissions reduction projects the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee and Tribal lands belonging to the Federally-recognized tribes in these states. Deadline: June 12, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (29 pp, 292K,  About PDF)
SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program
EPA announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emission reduction projects through national or multi-EPA regional innovative financing programs. Deadline: June 9, 2008 Read more...(PDF) (24 pp, 141K,  About PDF)
Rural Health & Safety Education
The USDA announces the availability of funding for the Rural Heath and Safety Education Programs which will focus on issues related to aging in one or more of three areas: 1) population aging in rural areas; 2) eldercare or care giving and its impact on rural and farm families; and/or 3) related issues of rural health care to provide older individuals and families. Deadline June 2, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (22 pp, 139K,  About PDF)
Household Water Well System Grant Program
The USDA Rural Development will award Household Water Well System grants to qualified private, non-profit organizations to establish lending programs for household water wells. Deadline: May 31, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (7pp, 80K  About PDF)
Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program for the Blue Skyways Geographic Area
EPA Regions 6 and 7 announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals for diesel emissions reductions projects in the ten-state geographic area encompassed by the Blue Skyways Collaborative, which includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Minnesota. Deadline: May 30, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (32 pp, 128K,  About PDF)
Community Health Projects Related to Brownfield/Land Reuse
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry announces the availability of funds for a cooperative agreement in brownfields/land reuse community health projects. These projects will have a particular emphasis on identifying health issues prior to redevelopment and/or assessing changes in community health associated with reuse plans and redevelopment. Deadline: May 23, 2008. Read more...
NEA Creativity and Aging in America
Creativity and Aging in America is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts designed to actively engage older Americans in quality arts programs. Through this initiative, the Arts Endowment will support exemplary projects in the disciplines of literature and music. Deadline: May 23, 2008. Read more...
Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program
New professional fellowship opportunity, entitled the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program. Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and administered by Columbia University, this national program seeks to provide professionals in health and aging with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. Deadline extended: May 27, 2008. For more information, see www.healthandagingpolicy.orgexit EPA
Teach and Improve Environmental Medicine
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry announces the availability of funds for a program to undertake a systemic approach to teaching and improving environmental medicine practice and physician competency to care for patients impacted by environmentally-related disease. Deadline: May 27, 2008. Read more...
Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program
New professional fellowship opportunity, entitled the Health and Aging Policy Fellows Program. Supported by The Atlantic Philanthropies and administered by Columbia University, this national program seeks to provide professionals in health and aging with the experience and skills necessary to make a positive contribution to the development and implementation of health policies that affect older Americans. Deadline extended: May 27, 2008. For more information, see www.healthandagingpolicy.orgexit EPA
Small Business Innovation Research: Phase I Program Solicitation
Deadline: 05/21/2008. Read more...
Environmental Health and Toxicology Research Program (U01). Letters of intent: April 16, 2008. Application Submission Deadline: May 16, 2008. Read more...
NIH Revision Awards for Studying Interactions Among Social, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Health (R21)
Deadline: May 13, 2008. Read more...
National Risk Management Research Laboratory Innovation and Research for Water Infrastructure for the 21st Century
The purpose of this research is to produce, evaluate, and summarize performance, cost, and value data and information about innovative technologies for water infrastructure. Deadline: May 12, 2008
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Healthy Communities Grant Program
EPA Region 1 (the States of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and/or Vermont.) is accepting proposals for the Healthy Communities Grant Program. Projects must benefit communities at risk (environmental justice areas of potential concern, places with high risk from toxic air pollution, urban areas) and sensitive populations (e.g. children, older adults, others at increased risk. One page proposals are due May 12, 2008. Read more...
Consequences of Global Change for Water Quality
EPA's Science to Achieve Results program, is seeking applications proposing research to better understand the effect of global change on U.S. water quality. Deadline: May 8, 2008. Read more...
Smart Growth Implementation Assistance Program
EPA's Smart Growth Implementation Assistance Program is an annual, competitive solicitation open to state, local, regional, and tribal governments that want to incorporate smart growth techniques into their future development. Deadline: May 8, 2008. Read more...
Applications of Imaging and Sensor Technologies for Clinical Aging Research (SBIR [R43/R44])
Deadline: May 7, 2008. Read more...
CDC Elimination of Health Disparities through Translation Research
Letters of Intent: April 2, 2008. Applications Deadline: May 2, 2008. Read more...
Alzheimer s Disease Research Centers
The National Institute on Aging invites applications from qualified institutions for support of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. Deadline: May 5, 2008. Read more...
Sustainable Skylines Initiative
The EPA Region 3 is seeking proposals for the Sustainable Skylines initiative which provides a framework to integrate transportation, energy, land use and air quality planning programs into projects that yield measurable air quality benefits. Deadline: May 2, 2008. Read more... (PDF) (21pp, 144K,  About PDF)
Grants To States To Support Oral Health Workforce Activities
Under the Public Health Service Act, HRSA is offering grants to States to improve the accessibility of the oral health workforce for underserved geographic areas and populations. Deadline: May 1, 2008. Read more...
Cooperative Agreement to Enhance Surveillance of Risk Factors and Health Effects Related to Harmful Algal Blooms. Deadline: April 28, 2008. Read more...
EPA Pollution Prevention Grant Program 2008
The EPA Pollution Prevention Grant Program supports State and Tribal technical assistance programs which help businesses identify better environmental strategies and solutions for reducing or eliminating waste at the source. Deadline: April 16, 2008. Read more...
RFP Green Technology Demonstration Project to Reduce Groundwater Discharge within the Tully Valley (Central New York)
EPA's Region 2, Wastewater Management Brach is soliciting proposals for a project to evaluate by installing and monitoring how solar powered or wind powered water pumps work in lowering ground water levels in and near the former Tully Valley Brine Fields. This project will be conducted in the Tully Valley Onondaga County, New York. Deadline: April 11, 2008. Read more...
CDC Elimination of Health Disparities through Translation Research
Letters of Intent: April 2, 2008. Applications Deadline: May 2, 2008. Read more...
Strengthen and Improve the Nation’s Public Health Capacity
Deadline: April 1, 2008. Read more...
Older Adults Targeted Capacity Expansion Grant Program
The purpose of the Older Adults Grant Program by the Substance Abuse and Health Services Administration is to help communities provide direct services and build the infrastructure to support expanded services for meeting the diverse mental health needs of older persons. Deadline: March 28, 2008. Read more...
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Awards
The Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) funds highly qualified individuals to undertake broad studies of the most challenging policy issues in health and health care facing America. Grants of up to $335,000 are awarded to investigators from a variety of disciplines. Successful proposals combine creative and conceptual thinking with innovative approaches to critical health problems and policy issues. Deadline for 4-page Letter of Intent Applications: March 26, 2008. Read more...
State Lead Organizations for Elder Economic Security Initiative
New Wider Opportunities for Women announce an RFP for the Elder Economic Security Initiative program. The initiative seeks to promote economic security for our nation's elders. Deadline March 21, 2008. Read more...
Environmental Economics Workshops
EPA's National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) is soliciting Proposals for Federal assistance in sponsoring "Environmental Economics Workshops." Deadline: March 24, 2008. Read more...
Environmental Mitigation
The Administration for Native Americans announces the availability of funding for eligible applicants to mitigate environmental impacts on Indian lands due to Department of Defense activities on Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS). Deadline: March 12, 2008. Read more...
Environmental Regulatory Enhancement
Description: The Administration for Native Americans within the Administration for Children and Families, announces the availability of Fiscal Year 2008 funds for the Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (Environmental) Program. Deadline: March 12, 2008. Read more...
FY 2008 Request for Proposals for the Pollution Prevention Information Network Grants Program. Deadline: March 17, 2008. Read more...
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program Regional Grants
EPA announces funding to further the pesticide risk reduction goals of the Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program.
Deadline: March 17, 2008. Read me...(PDF) ( About PDF)
Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that around $3 million will be available in 2008 to support community-based partnerships to reduce pollution at the local level through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. Deadline: March 17, 2008. Read more...
Partnership for Clean Indoor Air Outreach, Communication and Education
Deadline: March 7, 2008. Read more...
Civic Ventures welcomes nominations for the 2008 Purpose Prize. Five $100,000 Prizes Invest in Americans Over 60 Inventing New Ways to Solve Societal Challenges will be awarded. Nominations are due March 1, 2008. For more information see Read more.
Great Lakes Collections of Household Unwanted Electronics and Medicines
EPA is requesting applications for cooperative agreement grants to collect and recycle household unwanted electronics or dispose of unwanted medications from the Great Lakes basin. Deadline: February 28, 2008. Read more...
Great Lakes Collections of Household Unwanted Electronics and Medicines
EPA is requesting applications for cooperative agreement grants to collect and recycle household unwanted electronics or dispose of unwanted medications from the Great Lakes basin. Deadline: February 28, 2008. Read more...
West Coast Collaborative Innovations in Clean Diesel Request for Proposals. Deadline: February 15, 2008. Read more.
Brookdale Foundation: Relatives as Parents Program
This program is designed to encourage and promote the creation or expansion of services for grandparents and other relatives who have taken on the responsibility of surrogate parenting due to the absence of the parents.  The program awards seed grants of $10,000 over a two-year period in two categories: local agencies and state public agencies. Deadlines: Local proposals are due January 10, 2008 and state's proposals by February 8, 2008.
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NIH: Promoting Careers In Aging and Health Disparities Research (K01). Closing Date: January 07, 2001. For more information see more...
CDC Initiatives to Educate State Officials about Priority Public Health Issues Related to Wellness and the Prevention and Control of Chronic Diseases. Deadline: February 1, 2008. Read more...
US EPA Region 10 Targeted Watershed Grants 2008 Puget Sound Initiative. Deadline January 31, 2008. For more information see Read more...
Investigation of the Association Between Air Pollution and Health Using Alternative Estimates of Human Exposure.Deadline: January 30, 2008. Read more...(PDF) (28pp, 134K,  About PDF)
NIH Partners in Research Program. Application Submission/Receipt: January 11, 2008. Read more...
Health Effects of Near-Roadway Exposures to Air Pollution. Deadline: January 15, 2008. Form more information see Read more...
National Smart Growth Conference Request For Proposals (RFP). EPA is seeking proposals for organizing a national smart growth conference. This conference will be a multi-disciplinary event that focuses on diverse smart growth issues and attracts a diverse audience of practitioners, researchers and policy makers. Deadline: January 11, 2008. Read more...
2007 Grants
Environmental Education Grant Solicitation. Deadline December 20, 2007. For more information see Read more...
National Center on Senior Transportation. Releases Requests for Proposals for Demonstration Grants. Deadline: December 17, 2007. Read more...
Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: EPA Region 1. Deadline: December 7, 2007 More…
Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program. Deadline: November 19, 2007 More…
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announces a Request for Initiatives for Policies for Livable, Active Communities and Environments (PLACE).
Letters of Intent are Due October 5, 2007 and full proposals are due November 13, 2007. For more information see more...
Climate Change Tribal Impacts, Communication and Outreach. Deadline: November 5, 2007 More…
Demonstration of Enhancing Radiological Incident Response and Recovery: Enhancing Capability and Capacity of Environmental Radioanalytical Laboratories Across the Nation. Deadline: November 2, 2007 More…
NIH-Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine
This funding opportunity (FOA) is aimed at enhancing nanoscience and nanotechnology research focused on problems in biology and medicine. Nanoscience and nanotechnology refer to research and development on the understanding and control of matter at a length scale of approximately 1 - 100 nanometers, where novel properties and functions occur because of the size. More...

Application Submission/Receipt Date(s): February 20, June 20, October 22, 2007
For more information see: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-270.html

Fall 2008 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study. Deadline: October 23, 2007. More...
STAR Graduate Fellowships for Masters and Doctoral level students in Environmental Fields. Close Date: October 23, 2007. More...
Advancing Novel Science in Women's Health Research. Deadline: October 16, 2007. More...
Disaster Assistance for Statue Units on Aging and Tribal Organizations in Natural Disasters Declared by the President. Deadline September 21, 2007. More...
NIEHS and NIA RFP for Centers for Degeneration Science. Deadline: September 24, 2007. More...
Ecology and Oceanography of Harmful Algal Blooms Deadline: October 4, 2007. More...
Technical Assistance To Brownfields Communities Deadline October 2, 2007. More...
NIEHS and NIA RFP for Centers for Degeneration Science. Deadline: September 24, 2007. More...
Disaster Assistance for Statue Units on Aging and Tribal Organizations in Natural Disasters Declared by the President. Deadline September 21, 2007. More...
Development of Environmental Health Outcome Indicators. Deadline: September 19, 2007. More...
Interpretation of Biomarkers Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling. Deadline: September 18, 2007. More...
Detection and Monitoring of Engineered Materials. Deadline: September 13, 2007. More...
Innovative Approaches to Particulate Matter Health, Composition, and Source Questions. Applications are due September 11, 2007. More...
Water Security Initiative Contamination Warning System Demonstration Pilots Deadline: September 10, 2007. More...
Nanotechnology Research Grants Investigating Fate, Transport, Transformation, and Exposure of Engineered Nanomaterials. Deadline: August 22, 2007 More...
Mobile Source Outreach Assistance Competition. Deadline August 31, 2007. More...
Planning, Designing, and Constructing Green Affordable Housing. Applications are due August 31, 2007. More...
Cost Effective Health Promotion Interventions/Programs for Older Workers. Deadline: August 17, 2007. More...
FY 2007 Hazardous Waste Management. Deadline August 13, 2007. More...
Water Security Initiative Contamination Warning System Demonstration Pilots Deadline: August 10, 2007. More...
Northeast Diesel Collaborative Emissions Reductions: Clean School Bus USA and Voluntary Diesel Retrofit Program (NEDC Emission Reductions). Deadline: July 31, 2007. More...
Regional Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Program: Projects in EPA Regions 1,5,8, and 10. Deadline: July 18, 2007. More...
2007 Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants. Deadline: July 18, 2007. More...
Climate Economic Workshops. Deadline: July 23, 2007. More...
FY 2007 Request for Proposals for Coordination of Regional Pollution Prevention Information Centers. Deadline: July 20, 2007. More...
Trace Gases in the Global Atmosphere: Effects on Ozone and Climate Deadline: July 16, 2007 More...
Model Approaches to Statewide Legal Assistance Systems Deadline: July 13, 2007 More...
Development and Evaluation of Innovative Approaches for the Quantitative Assessment of Pathogens and Cyanobacteria and Their Toxics in Drinking. Applications are Due: July 10, 2007. More...
U.S. EPA, Region 7 Indoor Air Quality Projects Deadline: July 9, 2007 More...
The Eldercare Locator Deadline: July 6, 2007 More...
Aging and Disability Resource Center Initiative: Integrating Access to Long Term Care. Deadline for Applications: June 29, 2007. More...
Ecological Impacts from the Interactions of Climate Change, Land Use Change and Invasive Species: A Joint Research Solicitation – EPA, USDA. Solicitation Closing Date: June 26, 2007. More...
Transportation and Resource Planning to Develop Ecosystems Based Infrastructure Projects
The Federal Highway Administration expects to issue the FY2007 request for applications for Integrating Transportation and Resource Planning to Develop Ecosystems Based Infrastructure Projects. Deadline June 22, 2007. More...
Services to Older Refugees. Deadline: June 18, 2007. More...
Source Reduction Assistance Grants Program. Deadline: June 18, 2007. More...
EPA RFPs on Smart Growth Streets and Emergency Response. Proposals are due June 15, 2007. More...
2007 Northeast Indiana Community Environmental Health Initiative Asthma/ETS Community Based Projects – Request for Proposal. Proposal Due Date: June 15, 2007. More...
Computational Toxicology Centers: Development Of Predictive Environmental And Biomedical Computer-Based Simulations And Models. Due: June 12, 2007 More...
Pollution Prevention Information Network Grants Program. Deadline: June 11, 2007. More...
Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants – Request for Proposal. Proposal Due Date: June 8, 2007. More...
National Academies of Science plans Conference on Aging, Longevity, and "Healthspan" Set for November 2007. Applications must be submitted by June 7, 2007. More...
Healthy People and Healthy Communities through Improved Environmental Health Service Delivery. Deadline: May 29, 2007. More...
US EPA Region 8 Resource Conservation Fund 2007: Request for Proposals. Deadline May 18, 2008. More...
Addressing Asthma from a Public Health Perspective. Deadline: May 18, 2007. More...
Brain Disorders in the Developing World: Research Across the Lifespan
Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement by NIH solicits grant applications proposing the development and conduct of innovative, collaborative research and research training projects, between developed and developing country scientists, on brain disorders throughout life, relevant to low- and middle-income nations. The collaborative research programs are expected to contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research capacity in developing countries to address neurological/neurodevelopmental (including sensory, motor, cognitive and behavioral) function and impairment throughout life. Application Submission/Receipt Date(s): May 16, 2007 More...
Alaska Tribal Multi-Media Projects: Request for Proposals. Deadline May 16, 2007. More...
Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States. Due date May 14, 2007.
The Administration on Aging (AOA) is requesting applications for innovative approaches to enhance state systems to support persons with Alzheimer's Disease and their caregivers. AOA expectes to make 23 awards totalling almost $7.5 million. For more information see: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13504&mode=VIEW
2007 MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing
The awards are given in two categories: Property & Asset Management Supportive Housing The deadline for applications is May 4, 2007. More...
Region 2 Wetland Program Development Grants Applications are due May 4, 2007.
Environmental Health Risks During Pregnancy. EPA expects to award up to 3 grants for a total of approximately $200,000-$300,000. Deadline: April 26, 2007 More...
National Sustainable Design Expo featuring EPA's P3 Award. On April 24 and 25, 2007, you will have an opportunity to see the future today on the National Mall in Washington, DC. More...
Environmental Health Risks During Pregnancy. EPA expects to award up to 3 grants for a total of approximately $200,000-$300,000. Deadline: April 26, 2007 More...
Examining the links between Social Stressors, Biodiversity and Human Health. Due Date: April 19, 2007. More...
Region 5 Tribal Radon Programs. Applications are due by April 13, 2007. More...
Community Action For a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program. The CARE grant program will help communities form collaborative partnerships, develop a comprehensive understanding of the many sources of risk from toxics and environmental pollutants, set priorities, and identify and carry out projects to reduce risks through collaborative action at the local level. More... Deadline: April 9, 2007
Call for Pilot Projects: Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED) for Neighborhood Development Pilot Rating System. The U.S. Green Building Council is soliciting projects to be part of the pilot program for its LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System. Deadline: April 6, 2007, 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. More...
National Community-Based Lead Outreach and Training Grant Program. EPA is soliciting proposals for a national community-based Lead Outreach and Training Program. This is a new grant program designed to focus on the approximately 310,000 children who remain at risk for adverse health effects of elevated blood-lead levels. Potential activities include outreach, training, ordinance development, and other activities that will result in the reduction of childhood lead poisoning. Applications are due April 2, 2007. More...
Achievement In Environmental Justice Award. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requests nominations for an award that will recognize industry organizations for their achievement in addressing environmental justice issues or achieving the goals of environmental justice in a manner that results in positive impacts to a community. Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2007. More...
The Role of Nuclear Receptors in Tissue and Organismal Aging
This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits grant applications proposing to conduct research into underlying biologic mechanisms involving nuclear receptors, their co-regulators and intracellular signaling systems in the process of aging and the connections of the aging process with pathophysiology in middle- and old-age. More...
Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project Deadline for applications is March 22, 2007.
Healthy Communities Grant Program One page summary due March 16, 2007
Computational Toxicology Centers: Development Of Predictive Environmental And Biomedical Computer-Based Simulations And Models Award Information: Estimated Number of Awards: Approximately 2 awards. Anticipated Funding Amount: Approximately $6.8 million total for all awards. Solicitation Closing Date: June 12, 2007 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Request for Initial Proposals Addressing Global Climate Change through Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency-- EPA Region 10. Deadline for initial proposals: March 9, 2007
Request for Applications: Smart Growth Implementation Assistance. Opportunities for Technical Assistance for Communities Interested in Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging. Applications are due March 8, 2007.
EPA Region 6 Wetland Program Development Grants Deadline for applications: March 6, 2007.
Fellowship opportunity: Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows Program. Deadline: February 1, 2007
EPA Region 2 Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Environments. EPA Region 2 solicits proposals to be carried out in one or more of EPA Region 2 states, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico and or U.S. Virgin Islands. regarding indoor air quality tools for schools, asthma projects or integration of both. Total Funding est. $200,000. Application deadline March 2, 2007. More...(PDF)
National Council on Aging is Seeking Creative and Best Practices
Falls and fall related injuries among older adults are growing public health issues, which can be addressed in part by promoting a safe home environment. The application deadline is February 1, 2007 More...exit EPA
Civic Ventures is sponsoring two awards with the support of MetLife Foundation, the BreakThrough Award and the Purpose Prize.
  • The Purpose PrizeTM provides five awards of $100,000 and ten awards of $10,000 to people over 60 who are taking on society’s biggest challenges. For more information see http://www.purposeprize.org/prize/exit EPA
    Deadline February 1, 2007
  • Civic Ventures BreakThrough Award is for innovative organizations that tap the passion and experience of people over 50 to improve society. It’s a salute to any nonprofit or public sector agency that takes on local, national, or international challenges by engaging this vast and vibrant workforce for good. For more information see http://civicventures.org/breakthrough/exit EPA
    Deadline is February 1, 2007
Issues in Tribal Environmental Research and Health Promotion: Novel Approaches for Assessing and Managing Cumulative Risks and Impacts of Global Climate Change. Solicitation Closing Date: January 23, 2007 4:00 pm Eastern Time
Pesticide Environmental Stewardship Program (PESP) Regional Grants: State, Territorties and Tribes. Proposals are due January 12, 2007.
2006 Grants
Development of Environmental Health Outcome Indicators. Applications are due on December 14, 2006.
Research to Develop, Adapt or Compare Technologies to Detect Live Viruses and Other Enteric Pathogens in Large Volumes of Water. Applications are due December 5, 2006
The Environmental Protection Agency's National Center for Environmental Economics (NCEE) is soliciting Initial Proposals for Federal assistance for conducting research. Closing Date for Applications: November 24, 2006
Resource Conservation Challenge, Innovation Pilot Projects. Applications are due no later than November 20, 2006
FY2007 Exchange Network Grants Solicitation. Proposals are due November 20, 2006.
Resource Conservation Challenge, Innovation Pilot Projects. Applications are due no later than November 20, 2006
FY2007 Exchange Network Grants Solicitation. Proposals are due November 20, 2006
Office Of The Science Advisor, Office Of Research And Development Broad Agency Announcment For Conferences, Workshops, And/Or Meetings.
The opening date for this BAA is January 19, 2006 and it will close on January 18, 2007.
Watershed Grants: EPA plans to award up to $19 million in grants to help clean up and restore the nation's waterways. Proposals are due October 16, 2006, for capacity-building grants and November 15, 2006, for project-implementation grants.
Recognition Opportunities:

Generations United Photo Contest
The contest is for the best intergenerational photo taken by a younger or older person, of younger and older people together and should demonstrate the importance of intergenerational connections. Entries are due September 30, 2006.
http://www.gu.org/IGpho9271352.asp.

EPA Aging Initiative announces Requests for Proposals for Prudent Disposal of Unwanted Medications. Proposals are due by September 29, 2006

Questions and Answers Regarding the RFP on Prudent Disposal of Unwanted Medications

The Administration on Aging solicitation for collaboration on disease and disability prevention among older adults. Applications Due August 31, 2006

New Fate and Effects of Hormones in Waste From Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOS). Proposals are due August 9, 2006
Cooperative Agreement for Integrating Clean Water, Drinking Water and Land Use Planning Efforts. Deadline is July 24, 2006
Anacostia River Urban Watershed Partnership. Proposals are due by July 19, 2006
STAR GRANT: Consequences of Global Change For Air Quality. Applications are due: 06/20/2006
EPA Small Business Innovation Research. The solicitation will be open from March 23 – May 24, 2006.
The Collaborative Science and Technology Network for Sustainability (CNS) Funding available: $100,000 per year for up to 3 years. Due Date: May 17,2006
New Caregiving Awards. Each award is $25,000. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2006.
National Sustainable Design Expo featuring EPA’s P3 Award. May 9 -10, 2006 .
Enterprise offers the MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing. Applications must be post marked by May 5, 2006.
National Award for Smart Growth Achievement. Accepting applications March 1st to May 1st
The new Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program sponsored by the U.S. EPA. Deadline: April 10, 2006
2006 Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project. Deadline April 3, 2006.
Environmental Small Grants Program. Applications are due March 31, 2006
Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program. Applications due March 31, 2006
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Seeks Applications for Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research. Letters of intent are due March 29, 2006.
Potential Allergenicity of Genetically Engineered Foods. Applications must be received by March 21, 2006.
Source Reduction Assistance Grants Program. Closing Date for Applications: March 15, 2006.
Request for Proposals for Modeling, GIS, Data Analysis and Information Management Support to the Chesapeake Bay Program. Closing date: March 8, 2006
Civic Ventures Announces The Purpose Prize, $100,000 for 5 persons over 60 whose talent and experience is transforming how our nation addresses social problems. Application Deadline is February 28, 2006
Cooperative agreement announcement "Classifying older adults based on critical lifestyle factors that may affect their environmental exposures". Deadline Feb 21, 2006
EPA invites students to apply for the People, Prosperity and the Planet competition. Applications are due on February 20, 2006.
The American Institute of Architects, US EPA and National Sea Grant Office, NOAA are accepting applications for technical assistance to address local community needs related to growth pressures and the challenge to develop in ways that improve the tax base, provide housing and transportation choices, and minimize environmental impacts. Community demand for tools and assistance to address these issues has increased
dramatically. Applications are due January 6, 2006. For more information See http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/techasst.htm for complete details. Also read news article.
Technological Enhancements and Archiving for Surveys of the Elderly:
STTR (R41/42) Initiative Eligible entities: Small businesses. The National Institute on Aging intends to commit approximately $200,000 in FY 2006 to fund approximately 1 to 3 Phase I applications.
Applications are due January 19, 2006
The EPA is accepting grants from States for its State Innovation Grant Program.
Pre-proposals are due on January 20, 2006. EPA is interested in funding projects that go beyond a single facility experiment to promote change that is systems-oriented, provide better results from a program, process or sector-wide innovation and promote integrated, cross-media environmental management with high potential for transfer to other States. Available funding $800,000 to $1,000,000 with awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000.
For more information or download the pdf (PDF) .
New Environmental Research Fellowship Opportunities Available
Approximately 100 new fellowships will be awarded for research in environmental fields of study through the agency's Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program. The STAR program provides educational support for full-time masters and doctoral level students who plan to pursue environmental careers; with a focus on developing future leaders in environmental science, education, assessment, and restoration efforts. Deadline for applications is Oct. 18, 2005. Awards for this selection process will be made by May 30, 2006 for the fall term. For more information click here.
2005 Grants
NIH Offers $35,000 In Annual Student Loan Repayment
All applications must be completed by 8 p.m. eastern time, December 1, 2005. More...
EPA region III is soliciting proposals to help implement the Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) and to support efforts by the Agricultural community to transition away from high risk pesticides to the use of less and reduced risk pesticides, alternative methods of pest control and sustainable practices in food production. State governments, public, private and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits with a 501©(3) status with the IRS and individuals may apply. Applicants are due on November 30, 2005. For more information see http://www.epa.gov/region3/grants/EPA-R3WCM-06-02_SAI.pdf.
Generations United is the winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Intergenerational Environmental Health Education and Outreach Project, a $100,000 grant program that encourages intergenerational cooperation to improve environmental health in urban and rural communities.  With this funding, GU will provide small grants to address intergenerational environmental health; provide information and technical assistance to grant recipients and the public; and monitor the results of the projects. Generations United solicits proposals to develop and deliver intergenerational environmental health programs and educate people about environmental health issues in their communities.
Grant proposals are due November 30, 2005. http://www.gu.org/Curre6271219.asp
Soliciting environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop aware and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. Grant proposals are due Nov 23, 2005. More...
EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality is soliciting applications for a cooperative agreement to provide up to four fellowships to graduate students in the fields of engineering and science, as related to mobile source air pollution. Graduate–level students pursuing Master of Science or PhD. Degrees in either engineering or science are eligible. This program will take place January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2008. Closing date for receipt of applications is November 14, 2005. For more information please see http://www.epa.gov/oar/grants/05-18.pdf (PDF, About PDF)
Addressing Asthma from a Public Health Perspective The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is soliciting applications for projects that will help address asthma from a public health perspective to bring about: (1) a focus of asthma-related activity within the state; (2) an increased understanding of asthma-related data and its application to program planning through development of an ongoing surveillance system; (3) an increased recognition, within the public health structure of a state, of the potential to use a public health approach to reduce the burden of asthma; (4) linkages of the state to many agencies and organizations addressing asthma in the population; and (5) participation in intervention program activities. Two to five grants of approximately $350,000 each will be awarded. The application deadline is June 6, 2005. http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/05044.htm
Tribal Radon Grants EPA is soliciting proposals for tribal radon projects. The selected applicant(s) in completing this project will work within the Tribal community(s) to conduct outreach, education, communication and risk reduction projects that address the reduction of the public’s exposure to elevated levels of indoor radon gas. The goal of EPA’s Radon Program is to implement activities which reduce exposure to elevated levels of indoor radon gas that have been demonstrated to pose a health risk to Americans. http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-GRANTS-041305-001/Grant.html
National Health Education Enhancement Program CDC is also soliciting applications for projects that will strengthen the nation’s capacity to carry out public health activities in the area of asthma education. More specifically, the objective is to provide appropriate resources for health education of patients and others impacted by asthma. Three grants of approximately $75,000 to $100,000 each will be awarded. The deadline for letter of intent is May 4, 2005. Applications must be received by June 20, 2005. http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/05072.htm
Air Toxics Ambient Monitoring The EPA is accepting applications for projects designed to assist state and local communities in identifying and profiling air toxics sources, as well as developing and assessing measurement methods, characterizing local air toxics problems, and tracking air toxics reduction activities. Eligible organizations include city, county and state governments, independent school districts, public institutions of higher education, and Native American tribal governments. A total of $6,250,000 will be awarded to approximately 15 applicants. Letters of intent are expected by July 22, 2005 and applications are due August 22, 2005.
For more information please see: http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/OAR-EMAD-05-16/Grant.html
EPA Empowering Communities to Reduce Risks from Toxic ExposureEPA is launching a new grant program to help communities understand and reduce the risk of exposure to toxic chemicals. The Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program is a new and unique community-based, community-driven, multi-media demonstration program. Through CARE, EPA is offering financial and technical assistance to help communities understand and reduce risks caused by toxics from multiple sources. The CARE program will award $1.65 million, in grant money, through two levels of funding. Under Level I, communities will receive approximately $75,000 to establish collaborative partnerships and set priorities for reducing toxic risks in their environments. Level II offers approximately $300,000 to communities that already have a broad-based collaborative partnership, have identified priorities, and are ready to implement risk reduction strategies. A total of ten projects will be funded nationally in FYO5. Applications are due no later than May 20, 2005. For more information about the CARE program or to obtain an application, please visit our website at: http://www.epa.gov/care
EPA Region 8 is soliciting Proposals EPA Region 8 is soliciting Proposals for the following indoor air quality (IAQ) program areas: to promote EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools Program, to promote asthma education and awareness projects and to promote awareness of the dangers of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). An estimated $400,000 will be awarded with a grant ceiling of $120,000 and a floor of $10,000. Eligible applicants include state governments; public and State controlled institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native Americans tribal governments; non-profit organizations with a 501 (c)(3) status. Applications are due on April 25, 2005. For more information please see http://fedgrants.gov/grants/servlet/Documents/R/17740
Pesticides and National Strategies for Health Care Providers: Notice of Funds Availability EPA is soliciting proposals to improve the training of health care providers in recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of pesticide poisonings among those who work with pesticides. Two cooperative agreements are expected to be funded at $132,500 each. Based on the availability of future funds, the project could continue for a total of five years with funding up to $1,325,000. Applications are due on or before March 23rd, 2005.
Federal Register Noticed for Pesticides and National Strategies for Health Care Providers: Notice of Funds Availability
Federal Register Noticed for Pesticides and National Strategies for Health Care Providers: Notice of Funds Availability PDF version (PDF) [6 pp., 72K, About PDF]
Pedestrian Safety Programs for Older Adults The Department of Transportation has announced a grant to provide support for the implementation of senior pedestrian safety programs. The programs should focus on developing strategies to reduce the number of motor vehicle related inj