National Institutes of Health - NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)

National Institutes of Health - NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)

Synopsis:

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Investigator-Initiated Small Research Grant (R03) funding opportunity supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.
R03 Deadlines: Feb. 16, Jun. 16, Oct. 16.
AIDS Deadlines: Jan. 7, May 7, Sep. 7.
PA-11-262 Expiration Date: September 8, 2014

The official announcement and description of this opportunity may be found on the funding agency's website:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-262.html

Areas of Interest:
Applicants are encouraged to consult the IC Contacts and Special Interests table to determine if an investigator-initiated R03 application is appropriate. Additionally, applicants are strongly encouraged to consult with the Scientific/Research Contact at the appropriate IC about their proposed research project during the concept development stage of the application.

Disciplinary Category:
Arts & Humanities; Environmental & Life Sciences; Medical - Basic Science; Medical - Clinical Science; Medical - Translational; Multidisciplinary; Physical Sciences & Engineering; Social Sciences.

Award Amount: The combined budget for direct costs for the two year project period may not exceed $100,000. No more than $50,000 in direct costs may be requested in any single year.
Numerical value: $100,000

Social Science Research Council - Our Shared Past

Social Science Research Council - Our Shared Past: A collaborative grants program offered by the British Council and the Social Science Research Council

Synopsis:
The British Council and the Social Science Research Council are pleased to announce the launch of Our Shared Past, a collaborative grants program to encourage new approaches to world history curriculum and curricular content design in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and North America.

Our Shared Past is premised on the notion that many of the categories used to frame and teach world history—civilizations, nations, religions, and regions—occlude as much as they reveal. Although there have been successful attempts at incorporating recent historical scholarship in world history writing, the core of world history instruction continues to be shaped by civilizational, national, and regional narratives that emphasize discrete civilizations and traditions frequently set at odds with one another at the expense of historical and material connections.

Our Shared Past grants will promote the development of international scholarly communities committed to analyzing history curriculum and reframing the teaching of world history through the identification of new scholarship and the development of new curricular content that illustrate shared cultural, economic, military, religious, social, and scientific networks and practices as well as shared global norms and values that inform world history and society. The project will encourage both the synthesis of existing scholarship on these topics and the exploration of concrete ways that this reframing can be successfully introduced into teaching curriculum in European, Middle Eastern, North African, or North American contexts.

Our Shared Past grants may support workshops that convene scholars and advisory boards as well as partnerships between regional educational organizations and advocates. Additionally, projects may use a grant to support public-facing events that allow for engagement with curriculum reform around world history.

Deadline: May 31, 2012

The official announcement and description of this opportunity may be found on the funding agency's website:
http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/our-shared-past/

Applicant Type: Grants will be made to research teams or research centers on US university campuses, including, but not limited to, Title VI National Resource Centers. While we especially encourage research teams/consortia that include partner institutions from the United Kingdom and/or the Middle East/North Africa region, the principal investigator must be based at a US university.

Numerical value: $75,000

Archive Page now Live!

The Archive page is now live! All grants whose deadlines have passed will be moved to the archive page. Please look through the archive of outdated grants to get a better understanding of what grants you can apply for in the future.

USDA Grant

USDA
Department of Agriculture
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS)
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/announce.do;jsessionid=CpChPgsJjMvCR2Q6nX5K4s1hGr0czNktWLtKvhk5x2bbH47ysH4d!-16379161
This program supports research and extension projects that have robust collaborations to increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields that are relevant to USDA priorities identified by the Secretary: (i) Promotion of a safe, sufficient, and nutritious food supply for all Americans and for people around the world; (ii) Sustainable agricultural policies that foster economic viability for small and mid-sized farms and rural businesses, protect natural resources, and promote value-added agriculture; (iii) national leadership in climate change mitigation and adaptation; (iv) Building a modern workplace with a modern workforce; and (v) Support for 21st century rural communities.
Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 12, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding:$350,000
Award Ceiling:$300,000
Award Floor:$75,000
CFDA Number(s):10.318 -- Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes

BLM Utah Challenge Share Program

BLM Utah Challenge Cost Share Program FY2012
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=151793
The objective of the Utah CCS program is to have a cost effective, local-level cost share program with non-federal partners to implement conservation or other public land management projects for the good of the general public and public resources, including but not limited to, recreation, fish, wildlife, special status plants, water quality, cultural sites and historical trails.
Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 30, 2012
Expected Number of Awards:35
Estimated Total Program Funding:$714,000
Award Ceiling:$75,000
Award Floor:$6,000
CFDA Number(s):15.238 -- Challenge Cost Share

Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

GRANT - Alfred P. Sloan Foundation – Deadline: Open Year-Round The Foundation makes grants Year-Round to support original research and broad-based education related to science, technology, and economic performance; and to improve the quality of American life. Also, the Sloan Research Fellowships program seeks to recognize the achievements of outstanding young scholars in science, mathematics, economics and computer science. READ MORE...

Funding Sources

Funding Sources

External Funding Databases

• Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CPCESU)
• Grants.gov - provides information about all federal grant opportunities. The database is searchable by  federal agency, CFDA number, project number, and keywords.
• FedBizOpps - The single government point-of-entry for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Receive notification of federal contracting opportunities. Registration is required.
• Foundation Center Database - The database is available by accessing the site from within the Gerald Sherratt Library.  
• Upper Sevier River Community Watershed Project - Grant listing of various groups that have given in Utah.
• Utah Humanities Council - Funding opportunities for projects in Utah dealing with the Humanities.
• Utah Arts Council - Funding for the Arts in Utah.
• Google Grant-Making Organizations
• Guidestar - A national database of non-profit organizations.
• Grants Alert - (Emphasis on Education)
• Grants Net - (Science)
• Michigan State Grants for Non-Profits by subject
• Michigan State University - Grants for Individuals by subject
• William & Mary College: Science & Technology Funding Sources
• William & Mary College: Humanities Funders
• Sigma Xi
• Sigma XI Grants-in-aid - The program awards grants of up to $1,000 to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering. Students use the funding to pay for travel expenses to and from a research site, or for purchase of non-standard laboratory equipment necessary to complete a specific research project.

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Internal Funding Sources

• Faculty Development GrantThe Provost Fund for faculty professional development invites faculty members to submit proposals intended to promote and facilitate professional development on the campus. The primary goal is to promote faculty scholarship and professional activity at all levels of expertise in their efforts to develop as teachers, scholars and artists. Funded activities are intended to support the mission and strategic goals of the university and the home department and college.
• UGRASPSouthern Utah University’s Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Program (UGRASP) provides funds to support undergraduate research and scholarship activities.  Both students and course instructors may apply.

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Travel Funding Opportunities

• American-Mideast Education & Training Services, Inc. - promotes cooperation between Americas and the people of the Middle East and North Africa.            
• American Academy  in Berlin 
• American Antiquarian Society
• American Association for the Advancement of Science  
• American Association of University Women 
• American Councils for International Education - Education, training and consulting organization specializing in the countries of Eastern Europe, Russia and Eurasia.
• American Council of Learned Societies - funding for the humanities  
• American Institute for Economic Research  
• American Musicological Society Travel and Research Grants   
• American Philosophical Society  
• American-Scandinavian Foundation - Promotes educational and cultural exchanges between the U.S. and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden     
• Asia Foundation - Promotes U.S.-Asian understanding and cooperation.
• Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange (the) - Promotes the study of Chinese culture and society.   
• Council for the International Exchange of Scholars - (CIES) administers the FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR PROGRAM 
• Eurasia Foundation  
• Fulbright Scholar Program - Council for the International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)  
• German Academic Exchange Service - (DAAD) promotes international academic relations especially through the exchange of students and faculty 
• Institute of International Education - (IIE) 
• International Research & Exchanges Board - (IREX) offers access to scholars, policymakers, and research resources of the Newly Independent States of Eurasia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Mongolia. 
• IREX Short Term Travel Grant Application - (IREX) offers access to scholars, policymakers, and research resources of the Newly Independent States of Eurasia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Mongolia. 
• Japan Foundation 
• Liguria Study Center for the Arts and Humanities - located on the Italian Riviera offers Bogliasco residential fellowships.   http://www.bfny.org/
• North Atlantic Treaty Organization - (NATO)  
• Open Society Institute - Promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences in Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Mongolia.
• Peace Corps - US agency that sends trained volunteers in the areas of education, government, business, health and agriculture to interested countries.
• Social Science Research Council - (SSRC) offers a multitude of programs concerning Eastern Europe, International Migration, International Peace and Security, Japan, Near and Middle East, South Asia, the Soviet Union and successor states, and others. 
• SSRC Fellowships  
• von Humboldt Foundation, Alexander offers scholarship and fellowship opportunities available for research and study in Germany.
• U.S. Information Agency (now Bureau of International Information Program)  
• USIA Education and Cultural Exchanges (now Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs)

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Email Alerts

• Grants.gov
  Provides an email alert system for opportunities offered by federal agencies.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC Reports)
• EDInfo
  The U.S. Department of Education EDInfo alert system provides 1-2 email messages a week describing federal teaching and learning resources and ED funding opportunities. 
• Environmental Protection Agency
• The Foundation Center Newsletters
• GrantsNet
  Science's Next Wave GrantsNet, by adding your email address, you will receive automatic notifications on updated funding opportunities in the biological and medical sciences.
• H-Net Online
  Humanities and Social Science announcements
• NSF
  Formerly the Custom News Service of the National Science Foundation, allows you to receive notifications about new content posted on the NSF website. Notification can be received via email.
• NASA
• U.S. Department of Justice Bi-weekly newsletter