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Funding News and Grant Tips
Giving by Wealthy Americans Wavers
Almost four years after the failure of Lehman Brothers caused equity markets to tank, erasing trillions of dollars in unrealized capital gains; nonprofit development professionals continue to struggle to raise funds, especially from wealthy individuals, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reports.
According to newly released data from the Internal Revenue Service, giving by Americans fell some $158 billion in 2008-09. The data also show that giving by people with incomes of at least $200,000 fell some $31 billion between 2007 and 2009, while giving by those earning less than $100,000 fell $4 billion.
Indeed, the so-called Great Recession caused a bigger drop in charitable giving than previously estimated, according to figures released this week by Giving USA, which, after adjusting for a clerical error in its estimates for charitable bequests, reported that giving fell by an estimated 15.2 percent over the 2008-09 period.
According to the Chronicle, many fundraisers had expected giving by the wealthiest to recover by now. But uncertainty over tax policy, among other things, has caused many donors to hold off on major gift commitments. Indeed, said Memphis fundraising consultant Robert Sharpe, policy makers need to be reminded that giving by the wealthy is particularly sensitive to losses in disposable income. "We are looking to people making $200,000 and up to get more than $30 billion back into the nonprofit sector," added Sharpe.
From the Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest e-mail, 9/4/12
Hogg Foundation Launches RFP to Increase Well-Qualified Psychologists in Texas
The Hogg Foundation invites Texas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governmental entities or higher education institutions that have existing pre-doctoral internship programs that are members of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers to submit proposals to facilitate the pursuit of accreditation by the American Psychological Association.
The primary goal of this initiative is to increase the number of well-qualified psychologists in Texas. A secondary goal is to improve the psychological services being delivered to the people of Texas.
View proposal details, including eligibility, deadlines and submission information at http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/rfp/tx_psych_intern_accred_rfp.html. Please read the request for proposals thoroughly before submitting a proposal. Feel free to forward this invitation to others who may be eligible or interested.
The Hogg Foundation advances recovery and wellness in Texas by funding mental health services, policy analysis, research and public education. The foundation was created in 1940 by the children of former Texas Gov. James S. Hogg, and is part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin.
From Hogg Foundation e-mail, 9/4/12
Delays in Grant Application Submission Due to Hurricane Isaac
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) realizes that there may be problems for organizations in submitting grant applications due to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Isaac. The usual NIH practice for such circumstances will apply. Electronic and paper applications submitted late because of these events must include a cover letter noting the reasons for the delay. It is not necessary to get permission in advance for such delays in grant application submissions. The delay should not exceed the time period that an applicant organization/institution is closed.
NIH has established a Web page on the NIH Extramural Response to Natural Disasters that provides information on a variety of topics: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/natural_disasters.htm.
From Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices e-mail, 8/31/12
Public Funding Opportunities
Basic Behavioral Research on Multisensory Processing (R21): RFA-EY-13-001
SOURCE: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 10/1/12. Application: 10/31/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
NIH intends to fund an estimate of six awards, corresponding to a total of approximately $1.5 million in fiscal year 2013. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued as part of the NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Opportunity Network (OppNet), encourages research grant applications investigating multisensory processing in perception or other behavioral and social outcomes. The FOA is intended to support basic behavioral research projects focused on two or more sensory modalities. This includes research examining ways in which cognitive or affective processes interact with multisensory input to influence basic behavioral targets. While evidence suggests that sensory input is processed interactively instead of additively, research is less developed regarding how different modalities are integrated for perception and behavioral or social outcomes.
CFDA: 93.113, 93.121, 93.142, 93.143, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.233, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.286, 93.307, 93.350, 93.361, 93.389, 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399, 93.837, 93.838, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.856, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879, 93.989
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EY-13-001.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 9/6/12
Subject(s)
Environmental Influences on the Microbiome (R21): RFA-ES-12-009
SOURCE: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/14/12. Application: 1/16/13.
$ AVAILABLE: NIEHS intends to commit $2 million in FY 2013 and expects to fund six or seven awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement is intended to encourage research aimed at investigating how environmental exposures impact the composition and/or function of the microbiome. Applicants may propose to use wild-type or humanized gnotobiotic model organisms or existing human cohorts to investigate how exposure to environmental chemicals affects the microbiome in both the short and the long term. Early life exposures are of particular interest, as these occur during the initial colonization of the microbiota and may permanently affect its potential.
CFDA: 93.113
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-12-009.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 9/6/12
Subject(s) medical research
The Interplay of Substance Abuse and HIV-1 Infection on Glial Cell Function (R01): RFA-DA-13-010
SOURCE: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 10/19/12. Application: 11/19/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIDA intends to support six to eight R01 applications solicited through this announcement. A companion announcement, RFA-DA-13-011, will support an additional four or five R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant applications. NIDA intends to commit up to $5 million in total costs in FY 2013 to support meritorious projects solicited through these two announcements.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) solicits basic and pre-clinical research applications that study the combined and interactive effects of substance abuse and HIV-1 infection on glial cell biology. Glial cells express a variety of neurotransmitter receptors, transporters, and other molecular entities that are targets of drugs of abuse. Additionally, viral and host responses to HIV-1 infection usurp and alter glial cell function. The goal of this FOA is to encourage research to determine the molecular and cellular consequences of substance abuse, HIV-1 infection, and their interactions on glial cells within the central nervous system (CNS).
CFDA: 93.279
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-13-010.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 9/6/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, substance abuse research
The Interplay of Substance Abuse and HIV-1 Infection on Glial Cell Function (R21): RFA-DA-13-011
SOURCE: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 10/19/12. Application: 11/19/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIDA intends to support four or five R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant applications. A companion announcement, RFA-DA-13-010, will support an additional six to eight R01 applications solicited through this announcement. NIDA intends to commit up to $5 million in total costs in FY 2013 to support meritorious projects solicited through these two announcements.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) solicits basic and pre-clinical research applications that study the combined and interactive effects of substance abuse and HIV-1 infection on glial cell biology. Glial cells express a variety of neurotransmitter receptors, transporters, and other molecular entities that are targets of drugs of abuse. Additionally, viral and host responses to HIV-1 infection usurp and alter glial cell function. The goal of this FOA is to encourage research to determine the molecular and cellular consequences of substance abuse, HIV-1 infection, and their interactions on glial cells within the central nervous system (CNS).
CFDA: 93.279
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-13-011.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 9/6/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, substance abuse research
Pilot Studies of Candidate Therapies for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) (U01): RFA-DK-12-016
SOURCE: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 10/19/12. Application: 11/21/12.
$ AVAILABLE: It is anticipated that there will be three PCC awards and one DCC with a total budget of $1.5 million for four applicants. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to advance the treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) through pilot studies that seek to optimize critical elements of a full-scale randomized control trial design. Various treatments to slow or reverse progression of CKD have been tested in small trials with limited numbers of participants, but there still remain questions of the optimum agent(s), target population, dosing, data collection, and appropriate outcomes. This announcement solicits applications from investigators willing to collaborate on the design and conduct of pilot studies that will better inform the design of a full-scale randomized, controlled clinical trial(s) in CKD.
CFDA: 93.847
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-016.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 9/6/12
Subject(s) chronic diseases, diabetes, technology, medical research
Secondary Analyses and Archiving of Social and Behavioral Datasets in Aging (R03): RFA-AG-13-009
SOURCE: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/14/13. Application: 2/14/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
NIA intends to commit $1 million in FY 2013 and FY 2014.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to solicit R03 applications for up to two years for (1) secondary analysis of data on aging in the areas of psychology, behavioral genetics, economics, demography or (2) archiving and dissemination of data sets to enable secondary analysis.
CFDA: 93.866
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-13-009.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 9/6/12
Subject(s) medical research, aged/seniors
Private Funding Opportunities
El Paso Community Foundation Grants
SOURCE: El Paso Community Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
$ AVAILABLE: Most of their grants are between $3,000 and $10,000. However, larger grants are possible for critical community projects or emergencies, depending on availability of resources.
ELIGIBILITY: Grant requests will be considered only from agencies located within or offering services to the citizens of their community, which includes far west Texas, southern New Mexico and northern Chihuahua, Mexico. Applicants must be exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
PURPOSE: Grant priorities are Arts and Humanities, Education, Environment/Animals, Health and Disabilities, Human Services (basic human needs), and Public Benefit.
CONTACT: El Paso Community Foundation, (915) 533-4020, e-mail: info@epcf.org. For more information see http://www.epcf.org/grant_guidelines.sstg
From Rural Assistance Center Web site, accessed 9/5/12
Subject(s) public health, community health services, disabilities
Texas Be Wise - Immunize Grants
SOURCE: Texas Medical Association (TMA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/1/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Applicants must match the total amount of funds requested through cash or in-kind resources.
Award Ceiling: $1,500 / Award Floor: $500.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants must be TMA members.
Entities eligible to apply include:
• County medical societies.
• Medical student chapters.
• County medical society alliance chapters.
• Physician practices/clinics.
PURPOSE: Texas Medical Association's Be Wise — Immunize program offers grants to Texas entities to carry out local vaccination programs. Grants can fund new or expanded shot clinics, or coalition activity to immunize underserved and uninsured children, adolescents, and/or adults.
CONTACT: Tammy Wishard, (800) 880-1300 ext. 1470, e-mail: tammy.wishard@texmed.org. For more information see http://www.texmed.org/Template.aspx?id=25098
From Rural Assistance Center Web site, accessed 9/5/12
Subject(s) public health
Texas Disaster Relief Fund
SOURCE: Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
$ AVAILABLE: Award Ceiling: $350,000 / Award Floor: $50,000.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are non-entitlement general purpose units of local government including cities and counties that are not participating or designated as eligible to participate in the entitlement portion of the federal Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). Non-entitlement cities that are not participating in urban county programs through existing participation agreements are eligible applicants.
Non-entitlement cities are located predominately in rural areas and are cities with populations less than 50,000 thousand persons; cities that are not designated as a central city of a metropolitan statistical area; and cites that are not participating in urban county programs. Non-entitlement counties are also predominately rural in nature and are counties that generally have fewer than 200,000 persons in the non-entitlement cities and unincorporated areas located in the county.
PURPOSE: The Disaster Relief (DR) Fund addresses emergency situations in Texas that have received an official disaster declaration (either by the Governor or the President). Funds can be used to restore infrastructure damaged by natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, etc., to pre-disaster condition in design, function, and capacity. In a drought situation, the DR fund may also be used to install new facilities that resolve a primary drinking water supply shortage. DR fund applications are due within 12 months of the applicant being named in a disaster declaration.
CONTACT: Tom Entsminger, (512) 936-7891, e-mail: Tom.Entsminger@TexasAgriculture.gov. For more information see http://www.texasagriculture.gov/GrantsServices/RuralEconomicDevelopment/RuralCommunityDevelopmentBlockGrantCDBG
/CDBGResources/Applications/DisasterReliefFundApplicationandGuide.aspx
From Rural Assistance Center Web site, accessed 9/5/12
Subject(s) public health
Events
QuickBooks for Nonprofits
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support
WHEN: September 19, 20, and 21. Day one and day two: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and day three 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
WHERE: Quick Book Answers LLC, 8531 N. New Braunfels Ave., Suite 209, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: In this highly interactive, hands-on QuickBooks for Not-for-Profit Organizations workshop, you will learn how to maximize this software in your nonprofit organization. New users will become confident in using QuickBooks and existing users will discover new tips and advice to move their use to the next level. Learning is facilitated through demonstrations geared especially to nonprofit users of QuickBooks. No prior experience is required.
There are only eight slots available for this workshop.
COST: $295.
CONTACT: Center for Nonprofit Support, (210) 242-4751, e-mail at cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support e-mail, 9/5/12
Coaching, Counseling, and Performance Management
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support
WHEN: September 26, 9 am to noon.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Support, 110 Broadway, 2nd Floor Conference Room, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Staff members of nonprofit organizations are the face of your nonprofit to the community and your clients. As managers and leaders, coaching, counseling, and performance management are critical skills.
What the workshop will cover:
* This workshop will discuss a coaching and counseling method as well as the importance of documentation.
* It will also highlight the role of the performance review process, value of a self-review and supervisor review, and the relationship between performance reviews and salary reviews.
COST: $60.
CONTACT: Center for Nonprofit Support, (210) 242-4751, e-mail at cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support e-mail, 9/5/12
2012 Nonprofit Technology Summit
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support
WHEN: September 28, 9 am to 4 pm.
WHERE: Rackspace, 5000 Walzem Road, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Summit will take place Friday, September 28th at Rackspace. You will learn about the technology issues that face the nonprofit sector. With constant upgrades to hardware and the ever-changing direction of social media, this summit is a must attend. While it's unclear what the future holds, one thing is certain, technology will continue to change and an understanding and investment in it is essential for an efficient nonprofit organization.
COST: $30 and includes lunch.
CONTACT: Center for Nonprofit Support, (210) 242-4751, e-mail at cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support e-mail, 9/5/12
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