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May 8, 2003

DEADLINES APPROACHING - HUD 2003 SuperNOFA
Agency: HUD Deadline: APPROACHING Amount: $2.3 billion (Total) Activities: GRANTS AVAILABLE TO SERVE THE HOMELESS AND PROMOTE DEVELOPMENT. Contact: at 1-800-HUD-8929 Email: hudsupernofa@aspensys.com Visit: www.hud.gov

Grants for at-Risk Youth Programs
Agency: Hasbro Charitable Trust Deadline: May 15, 2003 (letter of inquiry), May 31, 2003 (proposal) Activities: Improve the health and welfare of communities, priority given to direct service organizations for at-risk children in Rhode Island; Springfield, Massachusetts; and Seattle, Washington. Visit: www.hasbro.org/pl/page.grantmaking/dn/ct/default.cfm

PA Youth Literacy & Technology
Agency: Verizon Foundation Deadline: May 29, 2003 Amount: $10, 000-$50,000 Activities: Supports innovative projects that use technology to enhance youth education by Boys & Girls Clubs in Pennsylvania. Emphasis on projects that demonstrate partnerships, collaborations and wider community impact. Visit: foundation.verizon.com

Health Care & Children in Michigan
Agency: Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Program: Volunteer Award Deadline: June 6, 2003 Amount: $6,000 ($5,000 for organization; $1,000 for volunteer) Activities Recognizes individuals who make a difference for children in Michigan through their volunteer work Visit: www.bcbsm.com/angel Program: Healthcare Research Deadline: July 15, 2003 (letters of intent) Amount: $500,000 Activities: Supports research to address racial and ethnic disparities in access to healthcare for the insured Visit: www.bcbsm.com/foundation/gp_rfp.shtml

Civil Rights Grants
Agency: Racial Justice Collaborative Deadline: June 2, 2003 Amount: $50,000-$100,000 Activities: Supports partnerships between lawyers and local community-based organizations for work on behalf of marginalized communities Visit: www.racialjusticecollaborative.org/

AIDS Grants
Agency: Children Affected by AIDS Foundation Deadline: May 16, 2003 Amount: $1,000-$50,000 Activities: Programs for children who are HIV positive or otherwise affected by HIV/AIDS Visit: www.caaf4kids.org/grant.html

Credit Union Grants
Agency: National Credit Union Foundation Deadline: June1, 2003 Amount: $50,000-$75,000 Activities: Supports cooperative development and payday lending alternatives that promote and improve consumer financial independence through credit unions. Visit: www.ncuf.coop/?sectionpath=4/194

CDFI Program Rule
Agency: CDFI Fund Deadline: June 16, 2003 Activities: Soliciting comments on the Financial Assistance Program Application, whether information collected is necessary for proper performance, accuracy and quality of the program Contact: Linda Davenport, Acting Deputy Director, 202 622-8662 Visit: www.cdfifund.gov

IRS Grants
Agency: IRS Deadline: July 1, 2003 Amount: $6 million Activities: Supports tax preparation services for Low Income Taxpayers Contact: LITC (404) 338-7185 Visit: www.irs.gov/advocate. To learn about how your CDC can operate tax prep services or about the amount of unclaimed Earned Income Tax Credit in your state, visit www.ncced.org/policy

Affordable Housing Awards
Agency: Metlife Foundation/The Enterprise Foundation Deadline: June 16, 2003 Amount: $10,000-$25,000 Activities: Recognizes models of excellence in design and management of affordable housing and supportive housing for special needs populations Visit: www.enterprisefoundation.org/metlife/index.asp

Technology for Special Needs Grants
Agency: NEC Foundation Deadline: March 1, 2003/September 1, 2003 Activities: Supports programs that use technology to assist people with disabilities Visit: www.necfoundation.org/

Community Improvement Grants
Agency: Territory Resource Foundation Deadline: June 16, September 15, November 17, 2003 Amount: up to $3,000 Activities: Supports technical assistance and capacity building for activist and community based organization in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming to increase skills in fundraising, organizational development, fiscal management, and networking etc. Visit: www.atrfoundation.org

Homeless Grants
Agency: Dept. of Veteran Affairs Deadline: June 19, 2003 Activities: Supports Homeless Providers and Per Diem Programs for eligible groups that have not previously applied for or received per diem in connection with a grant. Contact: Guy Liedke, VA Homeless Providers Grant Program 1-877-332-0334 Visit: www.va.gov/homeless/page.cfm/pg=3

Senior Employment Rule
Agency: Employment Training Administration, DOL Deadline: June 12, 2003 Activities: Soliciting comments on rule on implementation of Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), coordination between SCSEP and the One-Stop Delivery System. Contact: Mr. Gale Gibson, Division of Older Worker Programs, (202) 693-3758 Visit: wdsc.doleta.gov/seniors

Head Start Construction Rule
Agency: Administration for Children and Families Amount Permitted: $150,000 Effective Date: June 2, 2003 Activities: Final rule governing construction and renovation of Head Start facilities implements statutory authority permitting Head Start grantees to use grant funds to construct or undertake major renovations of Head Start facilities Contact: Windy M. Hill, Associate Commissioner, (202) 205-8572. Visit: www.acf.hhs.gov/

Substance Abuse Grants
Agency: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, HHS. Deadline: July 2, 2003 Amount: $2.5-$3.5 million Activities: Supports Cooperative agreements for screening, brief intervention, referral and treatment. Contact: www.fedgrants.gov or Herman I. Diesenhaus, Ph.D. hdiesenh@samhsa.gov Visit: www.samhsa.gov

Rural Housing Complaints Rule
Agency: Rural Housing Agency, USDA Deadline: July 7, 2003 Activities: Soliciting comments on rule on complaints and compensation for construction defects in agency financed homes, and have said problem corrected. Contact: Christopher Ketner, Loan Specialist, (202) 720-1478 Visit: www.usda.gov

HUD Anti-Drug Rule
Agency: Office of Secretary of Public Housing, HUD Deadline: July 7, 2003 Activities: Soliciting comments on proposed rule for anti-drug program information collection to evaluate performance, utility and quality of program. Contact: Wayne Eddins, Reports Management Officer, Wayne_Eddins@hud.gov Visit: www.hud.gov

Ohio Legal Grants Notice
Agency: Legal Services Corporation Deadline: May 22, 2003 Amount: $611,832 Activities: Soliciting comments on intent to award grants and contracts for delivery of civil legal services to eligible low-income clients, for OH-19 in Ohio. Contact: Reginald Haley, Office of Program Performance, (202) 336-8827. Visit: www.lsc.gov

Superfund Grants
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Deadline: June 23, 2003 Activities: Supports research to increase non-Federal stakeholder involvement in cleanup decisions at Federal facilities Contact: Sean M. Flynn Office of Solid Waste (703) 603-0080 or flynn.sean@epa.gov. Visit: www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/hot_to_apply.htm

Permanent Housing TA Grants
Agency: HUD Deadline: June 18, 2003 Amount: $2 million Activities: Supports technical assistance for grantees doing permanent and supportive housing, Shelter Plus Care, section 8 and single room occupancy. Contact: Jean Whaley at 202-708-3176, x2774 Visit: www.hud.gov

Geico Grants
Agency: Geico Philanthropic Foundation Deadline: November 1, 2003 Amount: $2.9 million Activities: Funding supports safety, drug abuse and alcohol awareness programs in CA, DC, FL, GA, NY, TX and VA Visit: www.geico.com

Small Community Air Service Grants
Agency: Dept of Transportation, Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program Deadline: June 30, 2003 Amount: $20 million (up to 40 grants) Activities: Supports improved access to the National air transportation system through public-private partnerships Contact: Teresa Bingham, Associate Director (202) 366-1032. Visit: www.dot.gov

Employment Training Grant Notice
Agency: Employment and Training Administration, DOL Effective Date: April 23, 2003 Activities: Small faith-based and community-based organizations that received funding in 2002 are ineligible (excluding subgrantees) to apply for funding from current solicitation. Contact: Linda Forman, Grants Management, Fax (202) 693-2879

Soliciting NMTC Projects
Agency: CEI Community Ventures Fund Amount: $ 10 million (NMTC allocation) Activities: Soliciting projects in distressed New England communities for investment. (ME, NH, VT) Contact: Michael Gurau (207) 772-5356. To learn which CDEs won allocations to invest in your state, visit www.cdfifund.gov

NCCED NOTICE
Office of Community Services (OCS) will announce funding on May 15, 2003. Deadlines for proposals will be 45 days from date of announcement. Please plan your proposal writing accordingly.

Plan to Attend
NCCED's Annual Conference in Detroit, MI October 8-11th , 2003 For more info. www.ncced.org