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FEDERAL
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Grants for Expanding the Capacity of Drug Courts
Deadline: April 10, 2008
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is accepting applications for
fiscal year (FY) 2008 Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment in
Adult Drug Courts. The purpose of the program is to expand
and/or enhance substance abuse treatment services in "problem
solving" courts which use the treatment drug court model in
order to provide alcohol and drug treatment, recovery support
services supporting substance abuse treatment, screening,
assessment, case management, and program coordination to
adultdefendants/offenders. Priority for the use of the funding
should be given to addressing gaps in the continuum of
treatment. Eligibility
is limited to drug courts that have been in operation for at least
one year.
Information:
Kathleen Sample, 240/276-1407, kathleen.sample@samhsa.hhs.gov.
http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/ti_08_007.aspx.
Section 1115 Demonstration Grants - Child Support
Enforcement
Deadline: April 14, 2008
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office
of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), invites applications from State
Title IV-D agencies for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 to fund demonstration
activities intended to add to the knowledge and to promote the
objectives of the Child Support Enforcement Program. Only
State Title IV-D child support agencies or the umbrella agencies of
which they are a part are eligible to apply for these grants.
(However, the IV-D agencies can submit applications for projects
that are joint projects with other entities, such as courts, and for
projects in which the work is performed by other entities.)
The award ceiling for these grants is $150,000.
Eligible entities include state Title IV-D child support
programs or the umbrella agencies of the IV-D program. States may
collaborate with faith- and community-based organizations in the
proposed projects, as appropriate.
Information: Karen.Anthony@acf.hhs.gov;
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16681
Substance Abuse Treatment in Adult Criminal Justice
Populations
Deadline: May 2, 2008
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration,
Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is accepting applications for
fiscal year (FY) 2008 Adult Criminal Justice Treatment grants.
This program is designed to address gaps in substance abuse
treatment services for adult individuals involved with the criminal
justice system by supporting rapid and strategic responses to
demands for substance abuse (including alcohol and drug) treatment
services in communities with serious, emerging drug problems, as
well as communities with innovative solutions to unmet needs.
State and local governments, federally recognized American
Indian/Alaska native tribes and tribal organizations, urban Indian
organizations, public or private universities and colleges; and
community-and faith-based organizations may apply.
Information: Kathleen Sample, 240/276-1407; kathleen.sample@samhsa.hhs.gov
Abandoned Infants Assistance
Deadline: May 27, 2008
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is
accepting applications for FY 2008. The purpose of the program
is to develop and implement programs of comprehensive
community-bases support services; evaluate the implementation and
outcomes of these comprehensive support services; and develop these
programs as sites that other locales seeking to implement
comprehensive support services can look to for guidance, insight and
possible replication. State, local and tribal governments,
institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations are
eligible to apply.
Information: Patricia Campiglia. Patricia.campiglia@acf.hhs.gov
A Variety of Grant Programs to Preserve Historical Records
Deadline: June 2, 2008
The National Archives and Record Administration have
announced a number of grant programs to help applicants preserve
their historical records. These involve the preservation of
historical documents, the digitization of historical records and the
maintenance of historical electronics records. State, local
and tribal governments, institutions of higher education and
nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply.
Information: David Davis, 202/357-5022; david.davis@nara.gov.
http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement.
NON-GOVERNMENTAL
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:
Mattel
Children's Foundation
Deadline: April 7,
2008
The Mattel Children's
Foundation will start accepting unsolicited grants applications in
March. In the past, funding has supported creative efforts
that address a locally defined need directly impacting children in
need and that align with Mattel's philanthropic priorities of
learning, health and girl empowerment. Organizations must have
a mission that focuses on the direct service of children ages zero
to 12 years. Charitable organizations that demonstrate that
they directly serve children in need may be eligible for grants of
$5,000 up to $20,000. Funds may be applied to programs or general
operating costs.
Information: http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy/ci_mcf_philanthropy_grantmaking.asp
MacArthur
Foundation Grants
Deadline: Ongoing.
The Chicago-based John D.
and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation's Program on Human and
Community Development will focus its 2007 grant-making strategies on
community change and juvenile justice. The Juvenile Justice
effort maintains a national scope and promotes an effective juvenile
justice system that is linked to relevant agencies, is acknowledged
to play a critical role in the community and is held accountable for
public safety as well as the rehabilitation of young offenders.
Grant award funding levels vary. Eligible applicants for the
Juvenile Justice program include organizations in the United States.
Information: http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.938141/k.FEFC/Domestic_Grantmaking.htm
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