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April 11, 2003

New York Child Abuse Programs
Agency: Salomon Family Foundation Deadline: April 30, 2003 (letters of interest) Activities: Supports child abuse treatment programs, with preference given to programs that treat whole family Visit: www.fdncenter.org/grantmaker/salomon/main.html

Minority Health Care Grants
Agency: Aetna Foundation Deadline: May 30, 2003 Amount: $15,000 to $50,000 Activities: Supports programs working to reduce cultural and communication barriers in health delivery; and/or improve access for minority communities in selected states Visit: www.aetna.com/foundation

Domestic Violence Grants
Agency: Altria Group Inc. (formerly Philip Morris, Kraft, etc.) Deadline: May 16, 2003 Amount: $100,000 (ten grants) Activities: Supports programs to increase awareness about domestic violence Visit: www.altria.com/responsibility/04_05_10_Doors_of_Hope_Main.asp

New York Workforce Grants
Agency: Verizon Deadline: May 5, 2003 Amount: $25,000-$100,000 Activities: Supports workforce development programs focusing on computer literacy, job retention, aid and disability programs Visit: foundation.verizon.com/

Innovative Technology Initiatives
Agency: Technology Opportunities Program, DOC Deadline: April 23, 2003 Activities: Supports innovative uses of network technologies to support lifelong learning for all Americans, help public safety, health and economic development Visit: www.ntia.doc.gov/top/index.html

California Technology Grants
Agency: Community Technology Foundation of California Deadline: May 1, 2003 Amount: $10,000-$100,000 Activities: Supports collaborative efforts to bridge the "digital divide" to encourage community-based organizations in design and integrate telecommunications and technology into their programs Visit: www.zerodivide.org/grants/apply

Credit Union Grants
Agency: National Credit Union Foundation Deadline: June 1, 2003 Amount: $50,000-$75,000 Activities: Supports programs in urban areas on financial education and services provision, in selected states Visit: www.candle.com/www1/cnd/portal/CNDportal_Channel_Master/0,2179,2683_2933,00.html

Grants for Organizing
Agency: Jewish Fund for Justice Deadline: June 1, 2003 (fall) December 15, 2003 (spring) Amount: $7,500-$20,000 Activities: Supports grassroots advocacy for decent housing, schools, healthcare and jobs, in selected metropolitan areas Visit: www.jfjustice.org/ABO_description.html

Media Organizing Grants
Agency: Funding Exchange Deadline: May 15, 2003 Amount: up to $20,000 Activities: Supports independent film, video and radio projects made by organizations and independent media on critical social issues. Visit: www.fex.org/home.html

Economic Development Grants
Agency: Norman Foundation, Inc. Deadline: August 1, 2003 (letter of inquiry) Activities: Supports projects, and collaborative efforts to build the capacity of social change organizations working in community economic development, environmental issues and civil rights. Visit: www.normanfdn.org

Girls Programs Grants
Agency: Ms. Foundation for Women Deadline: May 2, 2003 Acitivities: Supports women's organizing efforts for reproductive rights, increasing resources for women with HIV/AIDS, and improving the lives of girls. Visit: www.ms.foundation.org/

Youth Arts Awards
Agency: Coming Up Taller Deadline: April 4, 2003 (nomination deadline) Amount: $10,000 Activities: Recognizes and supports outstanding community arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America's young people. Visit: www.cominguptaller.org/awards.html

Youth Program Awards
Agency: Youth Action Net Deadline: April 18, 2003 Amount: $500 Activities: Recognizes youth leaders & their emerging projects that promote social change & connect youth with local communities. Visit: www.youthactionnet.org/minigrants.php

Youth Human Rights Grants
Agency: Reebok Human Rights Deadline: May 31, 2003 Amount: $50,000 Activities: Recognizes young people (candidates must be 30 years of age or younger by December 31, 2003) from the United States and around the world who have made significant contributions to human rights. Visit: www.reebok.com/humanrights

National Credit Union Rule
Agency: National Credit Union Administration Deadline: June 3, 2003 Activities: Soliciting public comment on proposed rule amending reporting, and documentation requirements of member business loans. Contact: David M. Marquis, Director, Office of Examination and Ins. (703) 518-6360; or Chrisanthy J. Loizos, (703) 518-6540. Visit: www.ncua.gov Email Comments: regcomments@ncua.gov

Farm Service Loan Rule
Agency: Farm Service Agency, USDA Deadline: June 9, 2003 Activities: Soliciting public comments on proposed rule to consolidate, clarify and revise the servicing regulations for the Minor Loan Programs Contact: Mel Thompson, Senior Loan Officer, 202-720-7862 (ph), 202-690-1196 (fax) mel_thompson@wdc.fsa.usda.gov Activities: Soliciting public comments on proposed to rule to amend eligibility for farm operating loans for applicants with prior debt forgiveness due to disaster or emergency designation Contact: Kathy Zeidler, (202) 720-5199; kathy_zeidler@wdc.usda.gov. Visit: www.fsa.usda.gov

EDA Grants
Agency: Economic Development Administration, DOC Deadline: Until funding expended Amount: Varies Activities: Funding for FY 2003 for projects and programs that create wealth, and promote business development Visit: www.eda.doc.gov

Runaway and Homeless Youth Grants
Agency: Administration on Children, Youth and Families, HHS Deadline: June 9, 2003 Amount: Various Activities: Supports programs that serve runaway, homeless adolescents, and street youth. Visit: www.acf.hhs.gov

HOPE VI Demolition Grants
Agency: Office of Public and Indian Housing, HUD Deadline: June 3, 2003 Amount: $40,000,000 Activities: Support public housing agencies (PHAs) to demolish severely distressed public housing and provide relocation and other supportive services for residents Visit: www.hud.gov/hopevi

Job Training Grants
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, DOL Deadline: May 5, 2003 Amount: $3.5 million Activities: Supports intermediaries to collaborate with local community groups to deliver job-, soft skill training, mentoring and other services to help individuals to succeed at work. Visit: www.usdoleta.gov/usworkforce

Early Childhood Educator Training Grants
Agency: Dept. of Ed Deadline: May 16, 2003 Amount: $14,875,000 Activities: Supports professional development for early childhood educators to enhance early learning programs Visit: www.ed.gov

Rural Utilities Rule
Agency: Rural Utilities Service, USDA Deadline: May 27, 2003 Activities: Soliciting public comments on proposed rule amending information collection to ensure proper performance, accuracy and quality Contact: Michele Brooks, Program Development and Regulatory Analysis, (202) 690-1078 (phone) (202) 720-4120 (fax) OMB #: 0572-0112. Visit: www.usda.gov

FHA Credit Watch Rule
Agency: Federal Housing Authority, HUD Deadline: June 2, 2003 Activities: Soliciting public comment on proposed rule to strengthen HUD's capacity to safeguard the FHA mortgage insurance fund Contact: Phillip Murray, Director, Office of Lender Activities and Program Compliance, (202) 708-1515 Visit: www.hud.gov

Job Training Grants for Local Groups
Agency: Employment and Administration, DOL Deadline: May 9, 2003 Amount: $250,000 Activities: Supports grass roots organizations to connect to local delivery system, to delivery workforce services to meet community needs Visit: www.doleta.gov/usworkforce

Substance Abuse & HIV Prevention Grants
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, HHS Deadline: May 23, 2003 Amount: $3.8 million Activities: Supports targeted capacity expansion initiatives for substance abuse and HIV prevention in Minority Communities Amount: $4 million Activities: Supports capacity expansion of methamphetamine and inhalant prevention interventions and/or infrastructure development Visit: www.samhsa.gov

HUD Secretary Excellence Award
Agency: U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Deadline: July 1, 2003 (Registration), July 31, 2003 (postmark) Activities: Recognizes design excellence produced through cooperative public/private efforts that expand homeownership for underserved American families Contact: Judy Brociek 630-288-8184 Visit: www.hud.gov/groups/fairhousing.cfm

Rural Business Loans
Agency: Rural Business Cooperative, USDA Deadline: June 2, 2003 Amount: up to $50,000 Activities: Supports programs to improve economic conditions of rural areas through technical assistance for business development and economic development planning Contact: Rural Development State Offices Visit: www.usda.gov

Indian Housing Block Grant Committee
Agency: Office of Asst Sec. of Public and Indian Housing, HUD Date: April 29, 30, & May 1, 2003, 9am Place: Adams-Mark Hotel, 1550 Court Place Street, Denver, Colorado 80202; Phone (303) 893-3333 Activity: Meeting of Indian Housing Block Grant Rule Making Committee Contact: Rodger J. Boyd, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Phone (202) 401-7914 Visit: www.hud.gov

Health Care Quality Training
Agency: Administration on Aging Deadline: May 22, 2003 Amount: $175,000 Activities: Supports projects testing best ways to engage retired nurses, doctors, accountants to train seniors to serve as expert resources to detect and stop health care error, fraud, and abuse, in selected states Contact: Doris Summey, (202) 357-3533/3532 Visit: www.aoa.gov/egrants

Charter School Grants
Agency: Office of Innovation and Improvement, ED Deadline: June 3, 2003 Amount: $2.5-$10 million Activities: Supports eligible entities to enhance charter schools credit to improve capacity to access private-sector and other non-Federal resources to acquire, construct, and renovate facilities. Visit: www.ed.gov

Rural Housing Rule
Agency: Rural Housing Service, USDA Deadline: May 27, 2003 (extended to) Activities: Soliciting public comment on rule concerning information collection on multi-family housing and community facility loans to ensure performance, quality and accuracy of program. Contact: Jim Vollmer, Senior Loan Officer, (202) 720-1060. Visit: www.usda.gov

National and Community Service Grants
Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Deadline: April 25, 2003 Amount: Up to $250,000 Activities: Supports administration and provision of technical support in the development and implementation of the President's Volunteer Service Awards program. Contact: Christine Benero (202) 606-5000, ext. 193, cbenero@cns.gov, fax (202) 575-2784, Visit: www.cns.gov/whatshot/notices.html.

Television & Telecommunications Grants
Agency: National Telecommunication and Information Administration Deadline: until funding expended Amount: $41.1 million Activities: Supports multi-year television and telecommunications projects Contact: William Cooperman, Director, Public Broadcasting Division, ph (202) 482-5802; fax: (202) 482-2156. Visit: www.ntia.doc.gov/ptfp.

Farm and Ranch Land Protection Grants
Agency: Common Credit Corporation, USDA Deadline: May 19, 2003 Amount: $100 million Activities: Supports acquisition of conservation easements on farms and ranches, in accordance with Farm Protection Program Contact: Denise Coleman, ph (202) 720-9476; fax: (202) 720-0745; denise.coleman@usda.gov; Visit: www.usda.gov

Literacy Program Grants
Agency: National 4-H Council Deadline: April 29, 2003 Amount: $500-$2000 Activities: Supports literacy, after-school, out-of-school or in-school programs Visit: www.n4h.org/programs/category.asp?scatid=12&catid=1&subid=6

NCCED NOTICE

Congress did not appropriate FY 2003 funds until February 2003. To meet their deadlines, many federal agencies are announcing very short turn-around times from announcement of funds to due dates.

Please plan your proposal writing accordingly.