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2011 CAPCOG GRANT ALERT – STATE/FEDERAL GRANTS State and Federal Grants


TDHCA Emergency Solutions Grants Program
ESGP Applications are due Thursday, January 6, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. CST. The Department anticipates making the 2011 ESGP funding cycle awards in May 2011. For more details please visit, http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-services/

Enhancing Criminal Justice Partnerships
The Building and Enhancing Criminal Justice Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships solicitation aims to support activities that provide opportunities for creating, enhancing, and sustaining criminal justice researcher-practitioner partnerships that will lead to better criminal justice policy, practice, and research. Projects that address issues and agencies in the juvenile justice system are also eligible. Application deadline March 1, 2011 National Institute of Justice. For more details please visit, http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000970.pdf

Program Seeks to Improve Mental Health
Funding for the Mental Health Collaboration Program is now available. The program seeks to increase public safety through innovative cross-system collaboration for individuals with mental illness or co-occurring metal health and substance abuse disorder who come in to contact with the justice system. Application due February 3, 2011. Bureau of Justice Assistance. For more details please visit, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/JMHCprogram.html

Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants
The Department of Homeland Security posted the FY2010 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants Program Guidance on the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) Program Web site. The application period is scheduled to begin on Jan. 3, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Applications for these grants must be received by Feb 4, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. For more details please visit, http://www.firegrantsupport.com/docs/FY2010_FPSGuidance.pdf
Availability for the FY11 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Discretionary Funds
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (the Department) invites Community Action Agencies, private nonprofit organizations, units of local government, and Regional Councils to apply for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Discretionary Funds for the fiscal year 2011 (FY11). The Applications for statewide initiatives or applications for programs serving special population groups are due on Tuesday, February 1, 2011 by 5:00 p.m. CST. For applications proposing innovative or demonstration projects, the receipt deadline is Tuesday, February 22, 2011 5:00 p.m. CST. Notice of Fund Availability is found at: http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/community-services/index.htm

Wrongful Conviction Review Program (DOJ)
All applications are due by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on February 3, 2011. For more details please visit, http://dslbd.dc.gov/olbd/frames.asp?doc=/olbd/lib/olbd/services/grant/funding_alerts/currentnewsletter.pdf


The Bulletproof Vest Partnership
The deadline for submitting applications for this grant cycle is August 31, 2012. For more details please visit, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bvpbasi/

Economic Development Administration: Economic Adjustment Assistance Program
Applications are accepted on a continuing basis and reviewed quarterly. The next application deadline is March 10, 2011. For more details please visit, http://federalregister.gov/a/2010-25896

New Era Rural Technology Competitive Grants Program (RTP) Applications must be received by close of business (COB) on April 15, 2011 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). For more details please visit, http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/new_era.html

MOA for Providers of Emergency Medical Staff Services
The deadline for submitting applications for this grant cycle is July 1, 2011. For more details please visit, http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/docs/537/83297_1.DOC.

Emergency Capital Repair Grant Program
Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis and are awarded until funds are expended or until November 29, 2011, whichever comes first. For more details please visit, http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/nofa10/grpecrg.cfm

The Texas Capital Fund Infrastructure Development Program
The Infrastructure Development Program will have an open application period wherein applications received on or before the 20th of each month. For more details please visit, http://www.agr.state.tx.us/agr/program_render/0,1987,1848_6054_0_0,00.html?channel=6054

FOUNDATION GRANTS


Grants From The Dollar General Literacy Foundation
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has several grant opportunities available for literacy initiatives:

·  Adult Literacy Grants. Click here for more information.

·  Family Literacy Grants. Click here for more information.

·  Summer Reading Grants. Click here for more information.

Deadline for all proposals is February 24, 2011.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) competitive grants
The LSTA has several grants open. They include: Cooperation Grants, Special Projects Grants, Texas Reads Grants, and TexTreasures Grants. Full details, application guidelines, and instructions for applying are available at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/funding/lsta/ (Special Projects and Cooperation) and http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/funding/index.html#txReads (Texas Reads) and http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/textreasurespage.html (TexTreasures)

Support for Aquatic Species Protection
Online pre-proposals are due January 14, 2011. Program details and application guidelines are available on the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation website.
http://www.nfwf.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=18053

Lowes Toolbox for Education Grant Program
The deadline for submitting applications for this grant cycle is February 18, 2011. However, if 1500 applications are received before the application deadline, then the application process will close. For more details please visit, http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/.

Programs for Disabled Vets Funded
Requests are reviewed quarterly; the first application deadline for 2011 is January 20. Application guidelines and forms may be downloaded from the Trust’s website. http://cst.dav.org/Grants/Default.aspx

Baseball Tomorrow Fund Grant
BTF grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. The application evaluation process takes three-to-six months. For more details, http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/community/btf.jsp

Special Projects Grants For Library Complete applications must be submitted in GMS by 5 p.m. Central Time on February 25, 2011. For more details, http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/funding/lsta/


State Grant Writing Assistance Fund to Help Implement Affordable Care Act
Matching grants of $15,000 will be awarded to state and local grant makers interested in providing grant writing support to state government agencies preparing applications for Affordable Care Act funds. For more details, http://www.gih.org/newsletter2679/newsletter_show.htm?doc_id=1435169

Workshop Reminders

Small Community Grant Writing Workshop

The Local Park Grants staff will walk you through the Small Community Recreation Application to assist you in writing a more competitive grant application. This program is limited to cities and counties with a population of 20,000 or less. Topics discussed will include an overview of the program, eligibility requirements, narrative instructions, and scoring criteria.

Date: January 12, 2011

Time: 8:30am – Noon

Place: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Ed Werland Training Room

1340 Airport Commerce Drive

Bldg. 6, Ste. 600A

Austin, TX 78741

Space is limited so please reserve your spot by calling the Recreation Grants office at 512-389-8224 or emailing us at .

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grant Management Workshop

Workshop is limited to those who have been awarded a CO-OP grant so that they may learn how to effectively manage their grant.

Date: January 13, 2011

Time: 9:00am – Noon

Place: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Ed Werland Training Room

1340 Airport Commerce Drive

Bldg. 6, Ste. 600A

Austin, TX 78741

Space is limited so please reserve your spot by calling the Recreation Grants office at 512-389-8224 or emailing us at .

The next training opportunity will be at the TRAPS Annual Conference in McAllen the first week of March for the Outdoor, Indoor and Small Community grant applications. Please note that this training is AFTER the March 1st application deadline.

New and Upcoming Grant Deadline Reminders:

February 1st

Recreational Trail Grant

Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grant

March 1st

Outdoor Recreation Grant

Small Community Grant

Urban Outdoor Recreation Grant

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