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If any funding possibility on this list interests you, please contact Susan Dunlap at (513) 556-6361
or susan.dunlap@uc.edu before applying to insure coordination and facilitate assistance with
approaches.
INSTITUTIONAL
Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance Seeks LOIs for Translational Research Projects
The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance is accepting Letters of Intent for the 2015 Phillip Bennett
and Kyle Bryant Translational Research Award.
Grants of up to $500,000 over two years will be awarded in support of pre-clinical and clinical
investigations that advance treatments for Friedreich's ataxia, an autosomal recessive inherited
disease which causes progressive damage to the nervous system. Projects must target one or more
of the following areas: 1) the identification of biomarkers for FA that elucidate disease variability,
severity, and prognosis; facilitate drug screening, and/or optimize selection of patients and clinical
endpoints for clinical trials; 2) the development of tools and technologies that can be directly used
for therapy development or to overcome existing obstacles to treatment and be directly applied to,
or adapted for, delivery of potential therapeutics; 3) pre-clinical development and testing of
potential therapeutics, biologics, and devices in cells and animals; and 4) clinical studies of patient
outcome measures, potential interventions, and devices.
LOIs must be received no later than May 15, 2015. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited
to submit complete applications by July 15, 2015.
Deadline: May 15, 2015 (LOI) http://www.curefa.org/types-of-grants.html#pbkbtra
Michael J. Fox Foundation Invites Proposals for PD Target Pipeline Program
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research believes that a major hurdle in the
development of promising treatments for Parkinson's disease is the lack of well-validated targets
linked to the disease process. By promoting critical target validation studies within academic and
industry laboratories, MJFF investments can de-risk subsequent drug development and ultimately
accelerate the creation of innovative therapies for Parkinson's patients.
Part of the foundation’s Edmond J. Safra Core Programs for PD Research, the Target Advancement
program seeks to build robust evidence to rationalize biological pathways and targets for further
translation into new Parkinson's treatments. The program awards grants in three categories:
Target validation, Target Optimization, and Priority Targets.
1) Target Validation Pilot awards provide one-year grants of up to $100,000 in support of research
on promising, novel, PD-relevant targets. These awards are well-suited to projects where
hypothetical or experimental rationale for a target is compelling and study results make the case
for continuing (or discontinuing) a line of research. Proposals should focus on filling key
translational gaps in target validation, including characterization and expression studies of the
target in human-derived tissues or target manipulation in a suitable preclinical model relevant to
Parkinson's disease.
2) Target Optimization awards provide two-year grants of up to $400,000 in support of
collaborative, multi-institutional teams looking to build more robust datasets that can validate
targets within a specific, prioritized biological pathway as defined by MJFF scientific staff. Teams
should develop and execute systematic, milestone-driven projects using complementary
experimental strategies and, where appropriate, cross-team replication. For the Fall 2015 funding
cycle, MJFF has identified targets involved in cellular protein handling as a priority for further
validation and optimization. Examples of targets appropriate for this program include LAMP-2A,
NEDD-4, TFEB and VPS35.
Priority Target awards provide one-year grants of up to $100,000 in support of projects addressing
roadblocks and knowledge gaps in understanding biological mechanisms associated with highpriority PD targets already supported by a strong body of validation data: alpha-synuclein, LRRK2,
GBA, parkin and trophic factors. Proposals will be reviewed in the context of existing MJFF
investments in these areas.
For consideration, pre-proposals must be received no later than May 27, 2015. Upon review,
selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals by August 5, 2015.
An informational conference call will be held for applicants on March 25, 2015. RSVP required.
Visit the MJFF website for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, application procedures, and to
RSVP for the conference call.
Deadline: May 27, 2015 (LOI) https://www.michaeljfox.org/research/target-advancement.html
Human Frontier Science Program Invites Applications for Innovative Life Science Research
The Human Frontier Science Program, which supports international collaborations in basic life
science research, is inviting applications for grants to support innovative approaches to
understanding the complex mechanisms of living organisms.
HFSP offers two areas of funding — Program grants and Young Investigator grants. Program grants
are designed for teams of independent scientists at all stages of their careers, while Young
Investigator grants are for teams of scientists who are within five years of establishing an
independent laboratory and within ten years of obtaining their Ph.Ds. Both provide three years of
support for two- to four-member teams, with not more than one member from any one country
(unless necessary for the innovative nature of the project). Applicants are expected to develop
novel lines of research distinct from their ongoing research.
Awards of up to $450,000 a year will be determined by team size. All teams must be international in
their composition, the principal applicant must be located in an HFSP member country. (Coinvestigators may be located in any country.)
Applicants must register and obtain a 2016 reference number from the HFSP website by March 19,
2015. Letters of Intent must be received no later than March 31, 2015. Upon review, selected
applicants will be invited to submit full applications.
Deadline: March 19, 2015 (registration) March 31, 2015 (LOI)
http://www.hfsp.org/funding/research-grants/information-and-guidelines
Endangered Language Fund Invites Applications
The Endangered Language Fund was founded in 1996 with the goal of supporting language
preservation and documentation projects. To that end, ELF provides grants for language
maintenance and linguistic fieldwork related to languages in danger of disappearing within a
generation or two.
Priority is given to projects that serve both the native community and the field of linguistics. In
addition, work that has immediate applicability to one group and more distant application to the
other [e1] will also be considered. Publishing subventions are a low priority, although they will be
considered.
ELF expects grants in this round to be less than $4,000 each, and to average about $2,000. Funds
can be applied to consultant fees, tapes, films, travel, etc., with the exception of overhead. Grants are
for one year, but follow-on funding is possible.
Researchers and language activists from any country are eligible to apply, and grantees may be
individuals or institutions. For complete program guidelines and application instructions, visit the
Endangered Language Fund website.
Deadline: April 20, 2015 http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/request.php
Plastic Surgery Foundation Seeks Applications for Breast Reconstruction Surgery Public Awareness
Grants
The Plastic Surgery Foundation is committed to supporting organizations that focus on increasing
breast reconstruction surgery awareness and education to women and their family members.
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to support the development and implementation of
projects and programs for the purpose of raising the awareness of breast reconstruction surgery
options.
To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S.-based, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) organization with a
demonstrated commitment to increasing the awareness of breast reconstruction surgery.
Visit the Plastic Surgery Foundation website for complete program guidelines and application
instructions.
Deadline: April 10, 2015
http://www.thepsf.org/humanitarian/breast-reconstruction-awareness-fund/public-awarenessgrants.htm
Community Connections – Healthpath Foundation
In 2015, the Community Connections initiative will focus on prevention of family violence, including
child abuse, domestic violence, intimate partner violence, bullying, teen dating violence, and/or
elder abuse prevention.
We will be hosting three Pre-Application Workshops in conjunction with the regional data training
for the Ohio Family Violence Prevention Project (OFVPP) dataset. Each workshop will be the same;
you need only attend one. The workshop will describe the application process, including details on
what we will ask for in the letters of intent and proposal. In addition, we will be highlighting local
data from the latest update of the OFVPP and training participants in how to access and use the
data.
Although attendance at a workshop is not required to apply for funding, we highly encourage
interested applicants to attend. The workshops will be held:
Northwestern Ohio
Monday, April 20, 2015, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
The Crystal Room, 845 West Market Street, Troy, OH 45373
Southwestern Ohio
Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Child Focus, Inc., 555 Cincinnati-Batavia Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Eastern Ohio
Thursday, April 23, 2014, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (lunch will be provided)
Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center (inside the Salt Fork State Park), 14755 Cadiz Road, Lore
City, OH 43755
Deadline: TBA
https://www.gcfdn.org/The-HealthPath-Foundation-of-Ohio/Keeping-Ohio-Healthy/CommunityConnections
National Endowment for the Arts Accepting Applications for Challenge America Fast-Track Grants
National Endowment for the Arts is accepting applications from small and midsize organizations for
projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations, including those whose
opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.
Through the Challenge America Fast-Track grants program, NEA will award fixed grants of $10,000
to projects designed to extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. A minimum
$10,000 match from an outside funder is required. Applicants are encouraged to consider
partnerships with other organizations, both in and outside the arts, as appropriate to their project.
To be eligible, applicants must be a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization in the United
States; a unit of state or local government; or a federally recognized tribal community. Applicants
may be arts organizations, local arts agencies, art service organizations, local education agencies
(school districts), and other organizations that can help advance NEA goals. All organizations must
have a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline.
For complete program guidelines and application procedures, visit the NEA website.
Deadline: April 16, 2015
http://arts.gov/grants-organizations/challenge-america/grant-program-description
Princess Grace Foundation-USA Seeks Nominations for 2015 Theater Awards Program
The Princess Grace Foundation-USA is dedicated to identifying and assisting emerging theater,
dance, and film artists at the outset of their careers or who are at an early stage of their professional
development. The foundation is currently inviting nominations for its 2015 Theater Grants
Program in the categories of Scholarships and Apprenticeships and Fellowships.
Scholarships: Awards in this category are meant to provide tuition assistance for the last year of
professional training at a nonprofit school located in the United States. Grants are based on tuition
costs only; no other expenses (i.e., room and board, materials, books, etc.) may be included.
Apprenticeships and Fellowships: Awards in this category provide compensation for an individual
artist (exclusive of benefits) nominated by a professional nonprofit theater company. Nominees
may not have worked with the company for more than five years at the time of application. The
strength of the partnership between the company and the artist is taken into serious consideration
during the adjudication process.
Apprenticeship applies to an individual who is “learning the trade” under the mentorship of a
skilled staff person. The apprentice will work closely with the artistic director or a senior artist on
the company’s mainstage production(s) during the grant period (e.g., as an assistant director,
designer, or actor in a supporting role). The apprenticeship should also include the opportunity for
the nominee to do his/her own work in a workshop or second stage venue.
Fellowship applies to an individual artist who will have a substantial relationship with the
nominating company. The artist will assume significant responsibilities on one or more
production(s) in the company’s mainstage season during the grant period (e.g., director, lead actor,
or primary designer on a production). Significant responsibility for a second stage season will also
be considered (e.g., director, lead actor, or primary designer).
To be eligible to nominate, professional nonprofit theater companies must employ professional
artistic and administrative staff; have been in continuous operation as a nonprofit professional
theater company for a minimum of three years; and have held a total of twenty weeks of rehearsal
and performances over the current and previous three years. In addition, theaters must have
demonstrated the ability to raise public and other private funds.
Deadline: March 31, 2015
https://www.pgfusa.org/grants-program/grant-applications/guidelines/theater
RWJF Issues RFP for Eliminating Health Disparities Awards
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a Request for Proposals for its Awards for
Eliminating Health Disparities program.
Through the program, the foundation will award a total of ten grants of up to $60,000 each to
individuals who have successfully implemented systems changes related to the determinants of
health. Recognition of these efforts increases the visibility and awareness of the urgent need for
systems changes to eliminate health disparities in our society.
The foundation is inviting proposals from national nonprofit membership organizations and/or
associations to establish an annual awards program to honor individuals who implement systems
changes to solve health disparities. The awards program will span seven years, with the first
winners selected in 2016 and then annually through 2022. A total of ten organizations representing
the following sectors will be chosen to administer the awards programs: public health, health care,
business, media, social justice, civic leadership, faith-based, education, science and technology,
design, community development, and philanthropy.
To be eligible, organizations must have experience with systems change in one or more of the
following areas that influences health outcomes: access to quality health care, education,
employment, income, community environment, housing, or public safety.
The foundation will hold a Web conference for applicants on March 25, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Registration is required.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, visit the RWJF website.
Deadline: April 14, 2015
http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/funding-opportunities/2014/rwjf-awards-for-eliminating-healthdisparities.html?rid=CR0RfoW1kVrIxFKudcSYjlL9Zh7yWU63VdhdaVE2UAc&et_cid=186347
Support for Interventions Addressing Wildlife Adaptation to Climate Change- Wildlife Conservation
Society North America Program: Climate Adaptation Fund
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) North America Program is dedicated to saving wildlife
and wild places in North America. The WCS Climate Adaptation Fund, with funding from the Doris
Duke Charitable Foundation, supports projects that demonstrate effective interventions for wildlife
adaptation to climate change. Grants of $50,000 to $250,000 are provided to nonprofit conservation
organizations for applied, on-the-ground projects focused on implementing priority conservation
actions for climate adaptation at a landscape scale. The Fund prioritizes projects that manage
dynamic ecological processes, landscape functionality, and species assemblages, rather than those
aimed at maintaining historic conditions or individual species. Grants are provided to U.S.-based
nonprofit conservation organizations for projects within the 50 states and six U.S. territories. Preproposal application forms are due April 10, 2015. Visit the WCS website to download the Request
for Proposals.
Deadline: April 10, 2015 (LOI)
http://www.wcsnorthamerica.org/ClimateAdaptationFund/tabid/4813/Default.aspx
Youth Service-Learning Projects in the U.S. and Canada Supported- State Farm Youth Advisory Board:
Service-Learning Grants Program
The State Farm Youth Advisory Board is composed of young adults who demonstrate exemplary
work in service-learning, volunteering, and philanthropy in their communities. The Youth Advisory
Board's Service-Learning Grants Program funds student-led service-learning projects throughout
the United States and in the provinces of Alberta, New Brunswick, and Ontario in Canada. Grant
requests must fall under one of the following issue areas: community safety and justice,
environmental responsibility, access to higher education/closing the achievement gap, health and
wellness, economic empowerment and financial literacy, or arts and culture. Public K-12, charter,
and higher education institutions are eligible to apply. Nonprofit organizations are also eligible if
they are able to demonstrate how they plan to interact with students in public K-12 schools. Grants
range from $25,000 to $100,000. Applications must be submitted online by May 1, 2015. Visit the
Youth Advisory Board website for application guidelines.
Deadline: May 1, 2015 http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply/national-grants/
Funds for Capital Projects in Selected States- Gladys Brooks Foundation
The Gladys Brooks Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations located in the states of
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Vermont. The
Foundation focuses its grantmaking on libraries, educational institutions, and hospitals and clinics
in the targeted states. Grant applications will be considered only for major expenditures, generally
between $50,000 and $100,000. Funds are intended to be used for capital projects, including
equipment and endowments. Applications must be postmarked by May 29, 2015. Visit the
Foundation’s website to request the application materials online.
Deadline: May 29, 2015 http://www.gladysbrooksfoundation.org/
Grants Promote Contemporary Concert Music - The Amphion Foundation
The purpose of the Amphion Foundation is to promote excellence in, and public appreciation of,
contemporary concert music, particularly by American composers. Grants are provided to publiclysupported nonprofit performing ensembles, presenters, and music service organizations that have
a history of substantial commitment to contemporary concert music at a high level of excellence. In
general, grants range between $1,000 and $7,500, although larger grants may be awarded to major
performing organizations with an extraordinary commitment to contemporary concert music or a
particularly significant project. Applying organizations must have been in existence for at least two
years, and have completed two full seasons of programming prior to the time of application.
Applications will be accepted through April 1, 2015. Visit the Foundation’s website for grant
program guidelines.
Deadline: April 1, 2015 http://www.amphionfoundation.org/
INDIVIDUAL
Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Invites Applications for 2015 Artists Fellowships
The Native Arts and Cultures Foundation is accepting applications from American Indian, Alaska
Native, and Native Hawaiian artists for 2015 NACF Fellowships, an annual program that supports
Native artists in dance, filmmaking, literature, music, traditional arts, and visual arts.
Grants of $20,000 will be awarded in recognition of the creativity and expression of exceptional
Native artists who have had a significant impact on their discipline. Artists must demonstrate
artistic excellence, earned respect from their colleagues, and achieved broad recognition.
To be eligible, artists must be a member of a federally and state-recognized tribe in the United
States, an Alaska Native, or a Native Hawaiian.
See the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation website for complete program guidelines, information
about previous fellows, and application instructions.
Deadline: April 6, 2015 http://www.nativeartsandcultures.org/
RWJF Accepting Applications for Public Health Nurse Leaders Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is accepting applications to its Public Health Nurse Leaders
Program.
When PHNLs have the leadership skills to develop and implement community-based strategies to
improve the health of the population, build partnerships with key stakeholders in organizations
and communities, and influence organizational, state and federal policy, they become effective
changemakers with respect to building a Culture of Health in their communities and across
America. Since PHNLs participate in partnerships across all sectors and disciplines that lead to
collaborative action, PHNLs can leverage new and existing opportunities for even healthier
communities.
The two-year leadership development program aims to cultivate a group of senior-level PHNLs
with the capacity to lead individuals, organizations, and communities in building partnerships
around the foundation’s Culture of Health strategy. Another aim of the program is to integrate
public health nurse leaders and their work in integrating a Culture of Health into the existing state
action coalitions (ACs) assembled by the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, a project backed
by the foundation and AARP.
The campaign is a national initiative to guide implementation of the recommendations in The
Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health, a landmark Institute of Medicine report. The
campaign’s vision is that everyone in America can live a healthier life if supported by a system in
which nurses are essential partners in providing care and promoting health. The campaign includes
fifty-one state ACs and a wide range of healthcare providers, consumer advocates, and
policymakers, as well as leaders from the business, academic, and philanthropic sectors.
The program’s vision is that collaborating with ACs will give PHNLs the network and opportunity to
share and influence more population-based services, such as policymaking, surveillance, and
advocacy, by using their experience in clinical prevention, changing healthcare policy, finance and
regulatory environments, and interprofessional collaboration. In return, the ACs will gain public
health expertise. PHNLs also will gain an immediate network of key influencers through
connections to their state AC.
In 2015, the program will fund the leadership development of up to twenty-four PHNLs over two
years, a value of over $40,000 each. PHNLs also will have access to $5,000 for additional individual
leadership development or travel. Partnering action coalitions will receive $5,000 in unrestricted
funds for their participation in this collaboration.
Public Health Nurse Leader awards are open to registered nurses currently serving in a leadership
position with a public health organization.
The online application will be available February 18, 2015. A PHNL applicant web conference will
be held on March 9 at 1:00 p.m. EST and a Collaborating ACs applicant web conference will be held
on March 9 at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Deadline: April 17, 2015
http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/funding-opportunities/2014/public-health-workforce--publichealth-nursing-.html?rid=CR0RfoW1kVrIxFKudcSYjlL9Zh7yWU63VdhdaVE2UAc&et_cid=176329
Elaine Chapin Fund Accepting Applications for 2015 Scholarship Program
The Elaine Chapin Fund is accepting applications for the 2015 Elaine Chapin Scholarship Fund
program.
The program supports the postsecondary education of students affected by multiple sclerosis,
either directly or through a family member. The fund will award a minimum of eight $1,000
scholarships for the fall 2015 semester to deserving students. Recipients will be chosen on the basis
of financial need, academic standing, and the impact of multiple sclerosis on their lives.
To be eligible, applicants must be a citizen of the United States who plans to enroll or are enrolled in
an undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational,
or technical school in the U.S. Applicants also must be taking a minimum of twelve credit hours per
semester leading to a degree, license, or certificate
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, visit the Elaine Chapin Fund website.
Deadline: April 30, 2015 http://www.elainememorial.com/
Buckminster Fuller Institute Issues RFP for 2015 Fuller Challenge
The Buckminster Fuller Institute has announced a Request for Proposals for the 2015 Fuller
Challenge.
Through the annual program, the institute invites activists, architects, artists, designers,
entrepreneurs, scientists, students, and planners from all over the world to submit innovative
solutions to some of humanity’s most pressing problems. A $100,000 prize is awarded to support
the development and implementation of one such strategy.
BFI looks for holistic strategies that demonstrate a clear grasp of big-picture dynamics. If a proposal
emphasizes a new design, material, process, service, tool or technology, it is essential that it be part
of an integrated strategy that simultaneously addresses key social, environmental, and economic
factors. The institute seeks initiatives aimed at tackling urgent needs at a range of scales, from
macro-strategies with the potential for widespread impact to community-based initiatives with
global relevance and replicability. Proposals at any stage of development will be reviewed;
nonprofit, for-profit, and hybrid initiatives are all eligible.
To be eligible, entries must put forth an original idea or synthesize existing ideas into a new
strategy that creatively addresses a critical need; apply a whole-systems approach to the design and
implementation process; aim to address multiple goals, requirements, and conditions in a holistic
way; factor in critical future trends and needs as well as the projected impacts of project
implementation in the short and long term; practice environmental responsibility; enhance the
ability of natural systems to regenerate; demonstrate that the solution is possible; be able to
withstand empirical testing and make authentic claims; and be able to be adapted to similar
conditions elsewhere.
Deadline: March 31, 2015 http://bfi.org/dymaxion-forum/2015/02/2015-call-proposals
Innovative Justice Programs Recognized- Foundation for Improvement of Justice
The Foundation for Improvement of Justice works to enhance local, state, and federal systems of
justice by rewarding the accomplishments of innovative programs throughout the United States.
Each year, awards of $10,000 are provided to up to seven nominees for justice-related programs
that have proven to be effective and can serve as models for others. The award categories include
the following: legal reform, crime prevention, child protection, speeding the process, effecting
restitution, crime victims' rights, alternative sentencing, reducing recidivism, lowering the cost, and
other significant efforts. The program is open to all individuals, programs, and organizations within
the United States. The nomination deadline is May 15, 2015. Visit the Foundation’s website for
nomination guidelines.
Deadline: May 15, 2015 http://www.justiceawards.com/
Obesity Society Invites Applications for Early-Career Research Grants
The Obesity Society works to advances the science-based understanding of the causes,
consequences, prevention, and treatment of obesity in order to improve the lives of those affected
by it.
The society is accepting applications for research in any area of investigation related to obesity.
Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to junior-level investigators and postdoctoral trainees for
projects that demonstrate a high likelihood of resulting in new and innovative approaches in
obesity research.
To be eligible, all applicants must be a member of the society and have received a Ph.D. within the
past five years or an M.D. within the past eight years. In addition, applications from postdoctoral
research fellows must have a mentor who is a current TOS member.
Letters of Intent must be received no later than March 30, 2015. If selected, full proposals will be
due June 14, 2015.
Visit the the Obesity Society website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: March 30, 2015 http://www.obesity.org/about-us/early-career-research-grants.htm
AWARDS
Association of American Medical Colleges Invites Nominations for David E. Rogers Award
Founded in 1876 and based in Washington, D.C., the Association of American Medical Colleges is a
nonprofit association representing all hundred and forty-one accredited U.S. and seventeen
accredited Canadian medical schools; nearly four hundred major teaching hospitals and health
systems, including fifty-one Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers; and ninety academic
and scientific societies. Through its many programs and services, AAMC works to strengthen the
world's most advanced medical care by supporting the entire spectrum of education, research, and
patient care activities conducted by its member institutions.
Sponsored by AAMC and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the David E. Rogers Award honors
David E. Rogers, M.D., a former president of the foundation and an exemplar of academic medicine's
commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of the nation.
The annual $10,000 award recognizes a medical school faculty member who has made major
contributions to improving the health and health care of the American people.
Nominations may be made by any faculty or staff member of a medical school or teaching hospital
or by any member of an academic society. The award is limited to an individual who has spent the
majority of his or her career in academic medicine in the United States.
Deadline: May 1, 2015
https://www.aamc.org/initiatives/awards/rogers/
COMMUNITY
College Board Seeks Application for 2015 College Board Award for Excellence in the Arts
The College Board is accepting applications for the 2015 College Board Award for Excellence and
Innovation in the Arts. The annual award recognizes the achievements of member institutions
which have implemented an arts program in grades 6 to 12 that promotes student learning and
creativity in exemplary and innovative ways.
Awards will be given to programs in three categories:
1) Arts Integration: This award will recognizes a middle or high school program that uses an
innovative approach to cross-curricular study, drawing connections between arts-based
learning and the themes, content, and ideas of other subjects, including English language
arts, science, social studies, math, and/or other areas of the K6–12 curriculum. Model
programs/projects may integrate arts-based methods of investigation into non-arts
classrooms, incorporate non-arts content and ideas into arts curricula, or employ a method
of collaborative or parallel study between two or more content areas.
2) Equity Through Arts: This award will be given to a successful middle or high school arts
program that uses the arts as a tool for increasing academic engagement among
underserved students. Model arts programs may have a track record of raising student
attendance and graduation rates, use arts opportunities and course work to increase college
access and attendance among students, or successfully build student awareness of and
preparation for professional opportunities in the arts.
3) Civic Engagement/Professional Partnerships: This award will recognize a middle or high
school arts program that uses arts experiences as vehicles for community engagement.
Programs eligible for the civic engagement award may foster collaborations between
students and local arts professionals or nonprofit organizations, engage students in
developing original arts-focused projects or fundraisers in partnership with local or
national nonprofits, or employ other methods of using the arts to increase community
involvement among young people.
Within each of these three categories, one award in the amount of $5,000 will be given to winning
schools to support the continuation and growth of their arts programs. Among the three winning
schools, one will be named the national winner and will be awarded an additional $2,500.
The applicant program must have been in place for a minimum of one year prior to the application
date. Applicants must be College Board member institutions or member districts that serve grades
6–12. Previous recipients of the award are not eligible, but semi-finalists, honorable mentions, and
schools that have applied in the past are encouraged to reapply.
See the College Board website for complete program guidelines, information about previous
winners, and application instructions.
Deadline: April 13, 2015 https://artsaward.collegeboard.org/
Smithsonian Latino Center Accepting Applications for 2015 Young Ambassadors Program
The Smithsonian Latino Center, a division of the Smithsonian Institution, works to ensure that
Latino contributions to art, science, and the humanities are highlighted, understood, and advanced
through the development and support of public programs, scholarly research, museum collections,
and educational opportunities at the Smithsonian and its affiliated organizations.
The center is now accepting applications for the 2015 Young Ambassadors Program, an annual
program that aims to foster the next generation of Latino leaders in the arts, sciences, and
humanities.
Graduating high school seniors with an interest in and commitment to the arts, sciences, and
humanities as it pertains to Latino communities and cultures are selected to travel to Washington,
D.C., for a weeklong seminar at the Smithsonian. The week consists of visits to the Smithsonian’s
Latino collections and one-on-one interaction with renowned experts from various fields, including
museum professionals. Following the week in Washington, students participate in a four-week
interdisciplinary internship in museums and cultural institutions in seventeen cities across the
United States and Puerto Rico, including Smithsonian-affiliated organizations.
Student selection is based on demonstrated interest, commitment and excellence in the arts,
sciences, and humanities as well as academic record, leadership experience, and dedication to
education and community service. The program includes meals and accommodations for the
duration of the one-week training seminar, round-trip travel to Washington, D.C., and a program
stipend following the four-week internship.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, visit the Smithsonian Latino Center
website.
Deadline: April 6, 2015 http://latino.si.edu/programs/youngambassadors.htm
Captain Planet Foundation Accepting Applications for Ecotech Grants
The Captain Planet Foundation is accepting applications from schools and nonprofit organizations
for its Ecotech Grant program, a new initiative to support projects that motivate children through
the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields while challenging them to reimagine
the way their world can be.
Sixteen grants of $2,500 each will be awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations in support of
projects that use innovation, nature-based design, or technology to address local environmental
problems. Ideal projects will integrate environmental education with opportunities for children to
solve real-world problems by using science practices and technology to help care for the
environment. Projects may replicate successful models or create new approaches.
Preference will be given to applicants who have secured $2,500 in matching funds or in-kind
contributions. In addition, priority will be given to student-directed projects that provide materials
that make the project easy to replicate, including lesson plans, protocols, videos, adaptations, and
examples of student work.
To be eligible, applicants must be a school or nonprofit organization based in the United States.
Project leaders must be employed at the same school or organization for the duration of the
proposed project.
See the Captain Planet website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: April 30, 2015 http://captainplanetfoundation.org/ecotech-grants/
Grants Encourage Canine Adoptions- Pedigree Foundation
The Pedigree Foundation is dedicated to helping dogs in need find loving homes by supporting the
good work of nonprofit shelters and dog rescue organizations throughout the country. The
Foundation offers Innovation Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $25,000, for programs that focus
specifically on the development and initial implementation of creative programs that increase the
number of canine adoptions. Program Development Grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, are
provided to implement new programs or support the expansion of current programs that increase
their numbers of canine adoptions. The application deadline is May 4, 2015. Visit the Foundation’s
website to review the grant guidelines.
Deadline: May 4, 2015 https://www.pedigreefoundation.org/grant-program/
Support for Wilderness Preservation in the U.S. and Canada0 Fund for Wild Nature
The Fund for Wild Nature provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States and
Canada for campaigns to save native species and wild ecosystems, with particular emphasis on
actions to defend threatened wilderness and biological diversity. Priority is given to ecological
issues that are not receiving adequate public attention or funding. Grants, ranging from $1,000 to
$3,000, are provided for advocacy, litigation, public policy work, development of citizen science,
and similar endeavors. The Fund does not support proposals from organizations with budgets of
over $250,000 annually. The application deadlines are May 1 and October 1 of each year.
Application guidelines and forms are available on the Fund’s website.
Deadline: May 1, 2015 http://www.fundwildnature.org/
**PLEASE NOTE: RFPs for public funds are distributed by the Office of Research**