This Is The Eleventh Issue Of FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Brought To You By Associate Provost Victor Goldsmith, Edward Leight, Dire

This is the Eleventh Issue of FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES brought to you by Associate Provost Victor Goldsmith, Edward Leight, Director of Sponsored Research Administration, and Deanah Springer-Ishmael, Information & Administrative Associate, Office of Sponsored Research and Economic Development. We are attempting to make these a regular source of sponsored research and grant program opportunities. In addition, we have sent to you two issues of funding opportunities in Washington, following Associate Provost Victor Goldsmith’s visits. Since this is the second year of Funding Opportunity dispatches we are calling this Volume 2.

This issue’s 49 Funding Opportunities are from the Corporation for National and Community Service, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, Department of State, Environmental Protection Agency, National Endowment for Humanities, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Justice, National Science Foundation, Preservation League of New York State/Council on the Arts, and the Starbucks Foundation.

We obtained these by going to the Grants.gov website http://www.grants.gov and conducting a search of the past several weeks’ program announcements, not all of which are included here. We also receive weekly updates from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation List Serve which you may subscribe directly to as we do. Other possibilities which we encourage you to explore with us include conducting searches of our proprietary grant databases, including SPIN and the Foundation Directory Online. In addition we recommend that you visit the New York State Assembly website http://www.assembly.state.ny.us/gan/20060101/ for additional information on state and federal grants, foundations and organizations, and grant writing. All present and past Funding Opportunities Newsletters are posted on our website and may also be obtained by clicking on the following link: http://appserv.pace.edu/execute/page.cfm?doc_id=15256.

Pace University faculty who wish to discuss grant search opportunities are encouraged to visit our office. Mr. Edward Leight is also available on the Pleasantville campus on Thursdays between 9 am and 11 am by appointment only. Mr. Leight will also be visiting the Law School Campus on February 9th at 4p.m. and the Pleasantville campus at 6p.m. in Miller Hall (Rm 11) to conduct presentations on obtaining grants and “The A-Z’s of grant proposal writing. Find out where the money is!” All faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to attend. If you are interested please RSVP with either Associate Provost Victor Goldsmith or Edward Leight.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES is distributed to all those who have received grants in the last few years and to all Deans. If you know of an interested colleague, please let us know and we will be happy to add them to our list. Also, if there are particular areas of research we should be looking for, please inform us.

NEW LAYOUT You may notice that our Funding Opportunities Newsletter has a new layout, this is because Grants.Gov has recently made some modifications to their website and the formatting regarding possible granting opportunities has changed. The website as well as our newsletter now lists all possible Grants.Gov funding opportunities according to closing date. We will attempt to post funding opportunities that have deadlines due in no less than two weeks. At the end of this newsletter we also list funding opportunities that have passed as possible references for future opportunities.

Close Date: 02/13/2006

Agency: Health Resources & Services Administration Title: Long Term MCH Training: LEND Funding Number: HRSA-06-048

Agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Educational Opportunity Centers Program Funding Number: ED-GRANTS-122305-001

Agency: Office of Justice Programs Title: FY 2006 Training Grants to Stop Abuse and Sexual Assault Against Older Individuals or Individuals with Disabilities Program Funding Number: OVW-2006-1200

Agency: Office of Violence Against Women Title: Domestic Violence Transitional Housing Assistance Program Funding Number: OVW-2006-1228

Close Date: 02/16/2006 Agency: CSREES Title: Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program Funding Number: USDA-CSREES-BRAG

Close Date: 02/17/2006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Title: Near-Term Technology Development for Genome Sequencing ý STTR (R41/R42) Funding Number: RFA-HG-06-003

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Title: 3rd Annual P3 Award: A NATIONAL STUDENT DESIGN COMPETITION FOR SUSTAINABILITY FOCUSING ON PEOPLE, PROSPERITY, AND THE PLANET Funding Number: EPA-G2006-P3-Z4

Agency: National Institutes of Health Title: Data Coordination and Analyses Center (DCAC)[U01] Funding Number: RFA-HD-06-001

Close Date: 02/21/2006 Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Title: CLASSIFYING OLDER ADULTS BASED ON CRITICAL LIFESTYLE FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT THEIR ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Funding Number: EPA-ORD-06-25951

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Title: GASEOUS MERCURY DRY DEPOSITION METHOD DEVELOPMENT: DIRECT MEASUREMENT, MODEL DEVELOPMENT, AND MODEL VALIDATION Funding Number: EPA-ORD-06-25911

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Title: Nanotechnology Research Grants Investigating Environmental and Human Health Effects of Manufactured Nanomaterials: a Joint Research Solicitation-EPA, NSF, NIOSH, NIEHS Funding Number: EPA-G2006-STAR-F5

Close Date: 02/23/2006 Agency: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Title: Call for Statements of Interest for China Funding Number: DRLPHD-06-GR-001-EAP-060124 (Attn: Pace would have to partner with another non-profit corporation outside of higher education)

Close Date: 02/23/2006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Title: Structural Genomics Knowledgebase (U01) Funding Number: RFA-GM-06-004

Close Date: 02/23/2006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Title: Protein Structure Initiative (PSI) Materials Repository (U01) Funding Number: RFA-GM-06-003

Close Date: 02/24/2006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Title: NIAMS Small Grant Program for New Investigators (R03) Funding Number: PAR-06-111

Close Date: 02/26/2006 Agency: National Institutes of Health Title: Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology Initiative (SBIR [R43/R44]) Funding Number: PAR-06-088

Agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Children with disabilities; technical assistance and dissemination to improve services and results Funding Number: ED-GRANTS-011106-001

Close Date: 02/28/2006 Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Title: OJJDP FY 2006 Missing and Exploited Children Training and Technical Assistance Program Funding Number: 1264

ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AND THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION Posted by the Illinois Technology Development Alliance (http://www.itec-evanston.org/dojo/72/v.jsp?p=/resources-econdev.html)

National Institutes of Health (NIH) NIH invites applications to develop research and methods to enhance the rate of membrane protein structure determination and to determine specific membrane protein structures. Research project grant awards are anticipated. All for-profit or nonprofit, public or private organizations may submit applications, which are due by the standard submission dates available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-119.html

NIH the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration jointly invite U.S. small business concerns to submit Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program proposals. These programs, in part, emphasize increased private sector commercialization of technology developed through federal R&D and seek to increase small business participation in federal R&D. Applications are due April 1, 2006. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-120.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-121.html

NIH invites applications for research on the etiology and management of sarcoidosis, a human disorder of granulomatous inflammation. Research is sought to identify not only the cause of the disorder, but the predisposing genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, lipidomic, glycomic and other factors related to its etiology. Research project grant awards are anticipated. All for- profit or nonprofit, public or private organizations may submit applications, which are due by the standard submission dates available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA- 06-123.html

NIH invites applications for a program to support large interdisciplinary research consortia. Interdisciplinary approaches are sought to solve significant and complex biomedical problems, particularly those that have been resistant to traditional approaches. Consortium awards will be for five years for roughly $3 million in direct costs each year. Eligible are domestic for-profit or nonprofit, public or private organizations. Optional letters of intent are due March 21, 2006; pre-applications are due April 18, 2006. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-122.html http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-06-008.html

NIH will be soliciting proposals for a new seven-year contract award to support the Collaborative Network for Clinical Research on Immune Tolerance. The network will, in part, establish collaborations with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, other NIH-sponsored clinical research programs, and private research organizations to identify and evaluate tolerance induction therapies, conduct mechanistic studies, and perform assays to assess the induction, maintenance, and loss of tolerance. Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be available on or about Jan. 30, 2006, with proposals due June 5, 2006. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/NIH%2DNIAID%2DDAIT %2D07%2D33/listing.ht ml

National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF is soliciting proposals for studies on genomes and genetic mechanisms in all organisms, whether prokaryote, eukaryote, phage, or virus. Proposals examining the structure, maintenance, expression, transfer, and stability of genetic information in DNA, RNA, and proteins and how those processes are regulated are appropriate. Proposals are due July 12, 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12780

NSF is soliciting proposals for basic research in engineering design to better understand the fundamentals of the product realization process. One of the challenges to the research community is to create the necessary connections between the principles of design theory and the practice of design across the broad spectrum of engineered products through the creation of new tools and methods. Proposals are due Feb. 1, 2006; however, proposals also may be submitted between Sept. 1 and Oct. 1 of 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13340

NSF is soliciting proposals under the NanoManufacturing Program to promote fundamental research and education at the nano-scale. This program emphasizes scale up of nanotechnology for high rate production, reliability, robustness, yield, efficiency and cost issues for manufacturing products and services. Proposals are due Feb. 1, 2006; however, proposals also may be submitted between Sept. 1 and Oct. 1 of 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13347

NSF is soliciting proposals for the Information Technology and Infrastructure Systems program. This program creates scientific and engineering knowledge for the intelligent renewal of civil infrastructure systems, such as transportation, water supply, sanitation, power generation, and the built environment, by promoting broad application of advanced information technologies to condition assessment, deterioration, and asset management sciences. Proposals may be submitted between Feb. 1 and March 1 of 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp? pims_id=13352

NSF is soliciting proposals for research in how students learn engineering. Significant breakthroughs are sought to transform undergraduate and graduate engineering education to meet the needs of the changing economy and society. Proposals are due Aug. 15, 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13374

NSF is soliciting proposals for the Dynamical Systems program. This program supports fundamental advances in the understanding, design and operation of dynamic systems, including acoustics, vibrational response and kinematic relationships; active noise and vibration control technologies; modeling and simulation of nonlinear time-varying and distributed systems. Proposals may be submitted between Feb. 1 and March 1 of 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13574

NSF is soliciting proposals for the Control Systems Program. This program supports advances and novel developments in control system strategies and technologies with broad applicability to both mechanical and civil systems; embedded or distributed real-time control and mechatronic systems; and control of dynamical systems at all scales, with or without humans in the loop. Proposals may be submitted between Feb. 1 and March 1 of 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp? pims_id=13575

NSF is soliciting proposals for metals research, which encompasses the broad areas of physical and mechanical metallurgy. The goal of this initiative is to increase understanding and predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing, alloy chemistry, and microstructure of metals to their physical and structural properties and performance in various applications and environments. Proposals may be submitted between Oct. 2 and Nov. 3 of 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp? pims_id=5351

NSF is soliciting proposals for research on the synthesis, properties, and reaction mechanisms of molecules composed of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals with elements covering the entire periodic table. Objectives are to provide the basis for understanding (1) the function of metal ions in biological systems, (2) the behavior of new inorganic materials and new industrial catalysts, and (3) the systematic chemistry and behavior of most of the elements and compounds in the environment. Proposals may be submitted at any time. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5373

NSF is soliciting proposals for the Social Psychology Program. This program supports basic research on human social behavior, including cultural differences and development over the life span. Proposals are due July 15, 2006. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5712

Foundation Funding Opportunity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) RJWF is soliciting proposals for funding under its Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research program. This program supports highly qualified individuals who undertake broad studies of the most challenging policy issues in health and health care facing America. Up to 10 awards of no more than $275,000 each will be made for two- or three-year project projects. Applicants must be affiliated with educational institutions or nonprofit organizations located in the U.S. Required letters of intent are due March 29, 2006; applications will be due July 28, 2006, upon invitation. More information is available at: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/program/cfp.jsp?ID=19304

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Due Date: March 7, 2006

NIJ seeks proposals to evaluate technologies used in criminal justice, and the impact of technologies on crime reduction. Priority will be given to proposals that focus on biometrics, situational crime prevention, probation supervision management, school safety, information-led policing, or less lethal technologies. NIJ is interested in evaluations that measure, using well-defined, measurable indicators of success, how technologies improve criminal justice policy and practice. NIJ anticipates that up to $1 million may become available for awards made through this solicitation.

Download the full text of the solicitation (Adobe Acrobat File) at http://www.ncjrs.org/pdffiles1/nij/sl000740.pdf for requirements and application instructions.

The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, and Office for Victims of Crime.

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January 2006 Vol. 20, # Information on Available State and Federal Grants

· New York State Assembly· . . .On the Federal Level Legal Assistance for Victims

United States Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women

The Office of Violence Against Women invites applications to increase the access to legal aid for victims of domestic and other violence and abuse. Projects must address at least one of three specified areas: implement cooperative efforts between victim service groups and legal assistance providers; direct legal aid to victims; and training. ELIGIBILITY: Law schools, legal clinics, legal aid and service programs, domestic violence victims shelters, bar associations, sexual assault programs and other private nonprofit entities and Native American tribal governments. FUNDING: Up to $450,000 for projects serving up to nine counties or 500,000 people; $650,000 for projects serving 10 counties or more or 501,000 people; and $850,000 for projects that are statewide or serve 901,000 or more. Projects are for two years. DEADLINE: January 24, 2006. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call (202) 307-6026 or visit www.usdoj.gov/ovw/applicationkits.htm. . . . Foundations and Organizations Preserve New York Grant Program

Preservation League of New York State/Council on the Arts

The Preservation League of New York State and the New York State Council on the Arts announce the 2006 Preserve New York Grant Program. The program provides funding to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations, and supports three types of projects only: historic structure reports, historic landscape reports and cultural resource surveys. Through the program, the Preservation League, a statewide, not-for-profit organization, and the Council, the state's arts funding agency, seek to support efforts to plan for the preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings and landscapes throughout the state. The Preservation League especially encourages projects that link preservation to smart growth land use planning; neighborhood and "Main Street" revitalization; preservation initiatives along rural roads and other historic transportation corridors; and projects that involve the continued use of historic municipal buildings and historic bridges. ELIGIBILITY: Municipalities and not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible to apply unless they are applying for funding directly from the New York State Council on the Arts' Architecture, Planning and Design Program (APD) for another project in 2006. Groups are limited to one project with APD support per year. State agencies and religious institutions are ineligible for support. Groups that previously received funding through this grant program must have successfully completed their projects to be eligible for the 2006 grant round. The grant panel members will evaluate: architectural and historic significance of the building, landscape or area; the need for the project and for financial support at this time; the applicant group's ability to carry out the project within a stated schedule; the applicant group's ability to raise sufficient funds to complete the project; the appropriateness of the project budget and consultant(s); extent of local support for the project; and the likelihood that significant restoration or planning work will result. FUNDING: Grants are likely to range between $3,000 and $10,000 each. No formal financial match is required, however, the Preservation League and the New York State Council on the Arts expect to see a project budget that reflects the applicant's meaningful commitment to the project. Please note that it is unlikely that this program will be able to provide full support for any project. It is also expected that the consultant fee structure reflects the applicant's understanding of the value of these professional services. DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, May 1, 2006. Please follow the directions included in the application for assembling the packets. FOR MORE INFORMATION: If your organization and project meet these guidelines, contact the League to discuss your potential application and to receive an application form. Forms are not available online. You may contact Tania G. Werbizky, Director, Technical and Grant Programs, at (607) 272-6510 or Lorraine E. Weiss, Program Manager, at (518) 462-5658, ext. 12, or at [email protected].

Giving Voice Program

Starbucks Foundation

Through its Giving Voice program, the Starbucks Foundation will fund programs for youth, ages 6-18, that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live. The Foundation invites letters of inquiry from qualifying organizations that work with underserved youth in one of two areas: 1) Arts & Literacy – programs that innovatively address literacy and learning for the 21st century, provide high standards of excellence in mastering basic skills, and promote youth voices through a variety of venues; and 2) Environmental Literacy – programs that offer place-based approaches to addressing environmental literacy and empower youth to be heroes for a sustainable environment in their own communities. ELIGIBILITY: Registered, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that deliver services to youth and address at least one of the program’s action areas. FUNDING: Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. DEADLINE: The next deadline is March 1, 2006, with annual deadlines of September 1 and March 1. FOR MORE INFORMATION: For program information, application procedures, and eligibility questions, visit www.starbucks.com/aboutus/grantinfo.asp . . . . Grant Writing The Grantsmanship Center The Grantsmanship Training Program is coming to New York: Newburgh, January 9-13, 2006, hosted by Orange County Community College and Rockland Community College, New York City, January 30-February 3, 2006, hosted by the Institute for Community Living, and Buffalo, March 20-24, 2006, hosted by American Red Cross, Greater Buffalo Chapter.

The classes will be conducted by The Grantsmanship Center and are kept at a maximum of 30 participants. The cost is $825, which includes one-year enrollment in the TGCI Membership Program. A limited number of half-tuition scholarships are available to agencies with annual budgets of less than $300,000.

To register, or to apply for a scholarship, contact TGCI at (800) 421-9512 or visit www.tgci.com. For local information and arrangements, call Fontaine McNamara (Newburgh) at (845) 341-4337; Ben Sher (New York City) at (212) 385-3030, ext. 3198; and Ryan St. Louis (Buffalo) at (716) 878-2372.

For more information contact: Richard Jurewicz LOB 945-A Albany, NY 12248 [email protected]

NYSTAR announces publication of Funding Opportunity News for January 23, 2006. This weekly update offers information on Federal, State and non-profit funding opportunities. For information about these and other funding opportunities, please visit NYSTAR's Funding Opportunity News. © 2006 New York State Office of Science, Technology and Academic Research (NYSTAR) 30 South Pearl Street, 11th Floor, Albany, New York 12207 P: 518.292.5700 | F: 518.292.5798 Comments | www.nystar.state.ny.us Week of 1.30.06 Recent Grant RFPs RECENT OPPORTUNITIES

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency Title: Indoor Environments: Reducing Public Exposure to Indoor Pollutants Funding Number: EPA-OAR-IED-05-21

Agency: U.S. Department of Education Title: Assistance for Homeless Youth Program Funding Number: ED-GRANTS-0111206-001

Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service Title: National Providers of Training and Technical Assistance to the Corporation for National and Community Service Programs for Training and Conference Management Funding Number: CNCS-COOPERATIVEAGREEMENT-122005-001

Agency: Office of the Administrator Title: SAMHSA Conference Grants Funding Number: PA-06-001

Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities Title: We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions, and Culture Funding Number: NEH-GRANTS-100705-001

Proposal Grant Available Funds Details Deadline Biological Science Disease Investigation through $1.5 Million 11.18.06 Details Specialized Clinically-Oriented Ventures in Environmental Research (DISCOVER) [P50] Sponsored by National Institutes of Health Invites qualified investigators from academic institutions or non-profit research institutions to submit an application for a Disease Investigation through Specialized Clinically-Oriented Ventures in Environmental Research (DISCOVER) Center: Reference # RFA-ES-06-001. Small Business Applications of Imaging and Sensor Variable 4.2.08 Details Technologies for Clinical Aging Research (SBIR [R43/R44]) Sponsored by National Institutes of Health Solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for the development and validation of new or improved imaging and sensor technologies that will enhance opportunities to address key research questions about human aging: Reference # PAS-06-130. New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics $200,000 4.2.07 Details (STTR [R41/R42]) Sponsored by National Institutes of Health

Solicits Small Business Innovation Research (STTR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose the development of broadly applicable research tools that address the core technical challenges in proteomics and glycomics: Reference # PA-06-129. Multidisciplinary Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for $12 Million 3.09.06 Details Undergraduate Programs (State Grants) Sponsored by U.S. Department of Education

To support early college preparation and awareness activities for low-income students: Reference # ED-GRANTS-012306-003.

Developmental Centers for Research on $1.4 8.12.06 Details Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Million Phase II (DCRC II)[U19] Sponsored by National Institutes of Health Further the development of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) research expertise and infrastructure in those institutions that received Developmental Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (DCRC) awards: Reference # RFA-AT-06-001. Math and Physical Science Mathematical Social and Behavioral Sciences $4.5 4.20.06 Details (MSBS) Million Sponsored by National Science Foundation

Research proposals for projects that advance the mathematical or statistical foundations of research in the social, behavioral, or economic sciences: Reference # NSF 05-542.