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Funding Opportunities

Volume 8, Number 6  The Federal Funding Report is published by NCSC's Government Relations Office in Arlington, Virginia, to help courts make the most of federal government and non-governmental organization funding opportunities.

May 1, 2008

Federal Funding Opportunities

FEDERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:

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

http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/ti_08_012.pdf

 
Substance Abuse, Models of Exemplary, Effective and Promising Alcohol or Other Drug Abuse Prevention on College Campuses

Deadline:   May 19, 2008

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008.  Funds awarded through this program will be used to identify and disseminate information about exemplary and effective alcohol or other drug abuse prevention programs implemented on college campuses.  Also, this program will identify exemplary and effective programs and strategies that reduce alcohol and other drug abuse among college students.  Institutions of higher education (IHEs) that offer an associate or baccalaureate degree are eligible to apply.

 Information:  Richard Lucey, Jr., 202/205-5471 or Richard.lucey@ed.gov

http://www.ed.gov/programs/dvpcollege/2008-184n.pdf

 

 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

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=16961&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW 

Homeless Assistance

Deadline:  May 29, 2008

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Treatment is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008.  The purpose of this program is to expand and strengthen treatment services for persons who are homeless, who also have substance abuse disorders, mental disorders or co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.  Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. 

 Information:  Kathleen Sample, 240/276-1407; kathleen.sample@samhsa.hhs.gov

http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2008/ti_08_013.aspx
 

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:

MacArthur Foundation Grants 

Indigent Defense Action Network

Deadline:  June 6, 2008

The MacArthur Foundation announces the creation of the Juvenile Indigent Defense Action Network (JIDAN), an initiative with $100,000 funding for one year, with additional funding likely, to support juvenile indigent defense reform efforts.  State entities, organizations and collaborations with a designated fiscal agent, law school clinical programs, nonprofit law centers and other organizations are eligible to apply.  The application can be downloaded from the National Juvenile Defender Center website at www.njdc.info.

Information:  Contact Rey Banks, Senior Policy and Communications Associate at rbanks@njdc.info or at (202) 452-0010. 

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 a variety of organizations in the United States.

Information: http://www.macfound.org/site/c.lkLXJ8MQKrH/b.938141/k.FEFC/Domestic_Grantmaking.htm

 


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