FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES, PROGRAMS, and EVENTS: May 2011
May 20, 2011
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
University Center Economic Development Program Competition
Award Ceiling: $200K
Deadline: June 30, 2011
The U.S. Economic Development Administration is seeking applications that will create and nurture regional economic ecosystems through applied research and development, technology commercialization, and targeted activities that cultivate entrepreneurship.
Community Energy Strategic Planning Academy
Deadline: May 28, 2011
The Community Energy Strategic Planning Academy is a free resource provided by the U.S. Department of Energy to communities that wish to develop Community Energy Strategic Plans. The Academy helps identify processes & strategies for developing lasting energy programs at the local level, providing technical assistance and facilitated workshops. An application and letters of support are required to determine eligibility for the Academy.
Community Development Block Grant and Brownfield Development Training
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is hosting a series of training events on the Michigan Brownfield and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs. CDBG provides grants to local units of government for economic development, downtown development, blight elimination and planning. The Brownfield Redevelopment Program helps redevelop properties that are contaminated, blighted or functionally obsolete.
2011 Michigan Citizen Planner Advanced Academy
Thursday, June 16, 2011
MSU Kellog Center, East Lansing, MI
This training event provides is designed exclusively for local planning and zoning decision makers and offers skill-building sessions and tools in three tracks: Redevelopment, Placemaking and the Green Economy. This year, the Academy will provide important land use case law and legislative updates. The Academy is available to all Michigan Citizen Planner alumni, local officials and citizens engaged in creating vibrant communities that will succeed in the global New
Economy.
PUBLIC HEALTH
Healthy Homes Production Program
Funding Ceiling: $2M
Deadline: June 9, 2011
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program will fund projects that integrate healthy homes principles and practices into existing housing rehabilitation, property maintenance, weatherization, energy efficiency improvements, and other housing improvement programs, as well as strong community participation.
Asthma Interventions in Public and Assisted Multifamily Housing
Funding Ceiling: $500K
Deadline: June 9, 2011
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (OHHLHC) is making available grant funds for activities to improve asthma control among asthmatic children and other residents of federally assisted multifamily housing. HUD is seeking applications that form strategic partnerships with local clinics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Asthma Control Program, and include community participation.
NATURAL RESOURCES and ENVIRONMENT
Urban and Community Forestry, Brownfield Restoration and Emerald Ash Borer Habitat Restoration
Total Program Funding: $3.38M
Deadline: July 15, 2011
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking proposals for the following:
Utilizing existing management plans and tree cover assessment tools to target tree planting activities to improve ecosystem and stream health and restore wildlife habit
Forest habitat restoration in areas impacted by the Emerald Ash Borer
Reduction of toxic substances in brownfield sites by planting trees and vegetation
Payments for Ecosystem Services
Total Program Funding: $220,000
Deadline: July 15, 2011
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking proposals from municipalities and NGOs engaged in local-level initiatives that compensate private individuals and entities for exceptional land stewardship resulting in carbon storage, water, and/or biodiversity benefits.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Total program funding (2011): $30M
Deadlines: Preapplication: May 31, 2011; Full Application: October 4, 2011
The USDA and U.S. DOE have released a joint effort FOA for fiscal year (FY) 2011 BRDI, which requires that funded projects integrate all three legislatively mandated technical areas. These areas include feedstocks development, biofuels and biobased products, and biofuels and biobased products development analysis.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE)
Total Program Funding: $13M
Deadline: July 14, 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting applications from researchers, educators, nonprofits, and extension organizations for research and education, professional development, and testing of innovative farming practices. Projects should address crop and livestock production and marketing, stewardship of soil and other natural resources, economics and quality of life.