Human Nutrition and Obesity--New Investigator Award

This program area seeks to support proposals that that lead to a better understanding of the behavioral and environmental factors that influence obesity and to the development and evaluation of effective interventions to prevent obesity. Obesity is the number one nutritional problem in the U.S. Food is an integral part of the process that leads to obesity, and USDA has a unique responsibility for the food system in the U.S. Investigators who are beginning their research careers, do not have an extensive research publication record, and have less than five years post-graduate, career-track research experience, are eligible.


OBJECTIVES:
To meet the identified needs of agriculture, the long-term (10-year) goals for this program are that: the behavioral and environmental factors that influence obesity will be sufficiently well
understood to develop effective obesity prevention strategies; valid behavioral and environmental instruments for measuring progress in obesity prevention efforts will be available; and effective strategies for preventing overweight and obesity will be available. The ultimate goal of the program is to stem the rising tide of obesity. The milestones toward reaching these long-term goals include: theories on how behavioral and environmental factors influence obesity will be in development; testing will be underway on the validity of behavioral
and environmental measures for evaluating success in obesity prevention efforts; and testing will be underway on the effectiveness of strategies for preventing overweight and obesity.

FY 2007 Priorities for Integrated Activities:

1) Improve our understanding of the behavioral and community environment factors that influence obesity and use this new information to develop effective intervention strategies for
preventing obesity; and 2) Develop and implement behavioral and environmental instruments
to measure progress in obesity prevention efforts. Examples of potential study areas for factors influencing obesity are: social and psychological factors; the role of lifestyle; and the influence of
economic factors and agricultural and public policy issues. The sponsor is particularly interested in the role of the family in preventing childhood overweight.

FY 2007 Priorities for Research:

1) Improve our understanding of the behavioral and community environment factors that influence obesity. Examples of priority focus areas for research are the same as for integrated projects; and 2) Epidemiological studies related to these priorities may involve secondary analyses of large national databases.


Deadline(s): 06/05/2007

Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information; Upward Bound Program

The Upward Bound program is one of seven programs known as the Federal TRIO programs. There are three types of grants under the Upward Bound program: Regular Upward Bound grants (UB); Veterans Upward Bound grants (VUB); and Upward Bound Math and Science grants(UBMS). The regular Upward Bound projects are designed to generate in participants the skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond secondary school. The Veterans Upward Bound projects are designed to assist veterans in preparing for a program of postsecondary education. The Upward Bound Math and Science projects are designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

Dates: Applications Available: September 22, 2006.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: November 6, 2006.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: January 5, 2007.

Estimated Available Funds: 250,000 each category

Regular Upward Bound program grants must meet the following priority.

1. Select first-time participants from otherwise eligible students who have completed the 8th grade but not the 10th grade in secondary school, except a student who has previously
participated in a regular Upward Bound project may be selected notwithstandingthe student’s grade level;

2. Select not less than 30 percent of all first-time participants from students who have completed the 8th grade but not the 9th grade in secondary school and who have a ‘‘high academic risk for failure.’’ ‘‘High academic risk for failure’’ refers to otherwise eligible students who— a. Have not achieved at the proficient level on State assessments in reading/ language arts for grade eight; b. Have not achieved at the proficient level on State assessments in math for grade eight; c. Have a grade point average of 2.5 or less (on a 4.0 scale) for the most recent school year for which grade point averages are available; or d. Have not completed pre-algebra, algebra, or geometry by the end of grade eight, and (in cases in which students are recruited early during grade nine) are not taking algebra or geometry in grade nine.

To meet this priority, an applicant also must agree to conduct its Upward Bound project in a manner consistent with the evaluation that the Department plans to conduct for the Upward Bound Program. An applicant also must agree, if selected to participate in theevaluation, to:
1. Recruit at least twice as many eligible new students in project year 2007–2008 as the grantee plans to serve in its project. Of that larger pool of eligible new students, not less than 30 percent must have completed the 8th grade but not the 9th grade in secondary school and meet the definition of ‘‘high academic risk for failure;’’
2. Refrain from admitting new students into the Upward Bound project or project year 2007–2008 until the evaluator has completed its data collection and random assignment for those students; 3. Agree that eligible new students will be assigned randomly by the evaluator either to participate in Upward Bound or to serve as part of a control group (not in Upward Bound); and 4. Agree that a student assigned to serve as part of a control group will not be subsequently selected to participate in Upward Bound.

*This priority only applies to the regular UB Program applications. This priority does not apply to the VUB and UBMS competitions.

Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities (84.327A).

The purpose of the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program is
to: (1) Improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, (2) support educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, and (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom setting.

Deadline: Octuber 3, 2006

NCRR Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)

The sponsors offer support for the Science Education Partnership Awards (SEPA) program whose goals are to foster the development of novel programs to improve K-12 and the general public's understanding of the clinical trial process as well as the health science advances stemming from National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded clinical and basic research. The SEPA program supports the creation of innovative partnerships between biomedical and clinical researchers and K-12 teachers and schools, museum and science center educators, media experts, and other interested educational organizations. Particular importance will be given to SEPA applications that target K-12 science educational topics that may not be addressed by existing science curricula, community-based or media activities. This program will use
the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism.

Deadline(s): 10/29/2006
Funding Limit: $250,000 YEAR
Duration: 5 YEAR(s)

OBJECTIVES:

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from applicant organizations that propose creative and innovative research education programs to increase the public's understanding of medical research and deliver information about healthy living and
career opportunities in science to children and the general public. Examples of SEPA activities include:

Developing, implementing and evaluating content-rich, inquiry-based science education programs, including innovative curricula, designed to enhance science teaching and learning with populations of underrepresented minority, underserved, rural and other disadvantaged
students.

Increasing the interest or participation of underrepresented groups in basic and clinical research career pathways.

Developing and implementing professional development for in-depth school or summer K-12 teacher enhancement in scientific content with appropriate pedagogical methods that are aligned with applicable professional, national, state and local standards.

Developing science center and museum exhibits, research opportunities, traveling exhibits, programs and public outreach activities that excite, engage and educate the general public on
NIH-funded basic and clinical research.

Designing appropriate evaluation plans to assess efficacy and impact for K-12 and museum/science center-based curriculum development projects, teacher enhancement efforts, exhibits and informal science education programs.

Educating the K-12 community and the general public on topical issues such as stem cells and regenerative medicine, ethics of research and medicine, the clinical trials process and patient
safeguards.

Exploring innovative approaches, including applications of technology and assessment tools, to strengthen public or K-12 understanding of science and the nature of science.

Listado de fundaciones privadas en Puerto Rico

Fondos Unidos:
www.fondosunidos.com

Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico:
www.fcpr.org

Fundación del Banco Popular:
http://www.bancopopular.com/pr/about/community/abu-com-fund.jsp

Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades: *EN RECONSTRUCCIÓN
http://www.fprh.org/

Fundación Ricky Martín:
http://www.rickymartinfoundation.org/

Fundación Ferré-Rangel
http://www.fundacionferrerangel.org/

Fundación Ángel Ramos:
http://www.farpr.org/

Fundación Chana y Samuel Levis:
http://www.diaadia.org/spanish/

Fundación Carvajal
http://www.premioshermanascarvajal.org/index.php?&contentItem=sobre

Avisos sobre oportunidades de grants en el área de educación publicados por el Foundation Center Bulletin

Entries Invited for the National Schools of Character Awards ProgramGrants of $20,000 will be provided to ten public and private K-12 schools and districts in recognition of their outstanding work in character education....Deadline: December 4, 2006 Posted: September 8, 2006

Target Launches New Field Trip Grants ProgramEight $1,000 grants will be awarded to educators, teachers, principals, para-professionals, and/or classified staff to fund a field trip for their students....Deadline: November 1, 2006 Posted: September 7, 2006

National Education Association Offers Fine Arts Grants to Secondary Level Fine Arts TeachersTen grants of $2,000 each will be awarded to arts teachers at the secondary level (grades 6-12) to create programs that promote learning among academically at-risk students....Deadline: December 15, 2006 Posted: September 3, 2006

Oracle Education Foundation Invites Students and Teachers to Take Part in ThinkQuest InternationalStudents and teachers from around the globe can receive $1,000 and other prizes for collaboratively-developed Web sites on educational topics....Deadline: April 16, 2007 Posted: August 29, 2006

SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation Offers Teacher GrantsCertified K-12 educators across the country may be eligible for up to $500 from retail and education credit union sponsors to support creative classroom projects....Deadline: September 30, 2006 Posted: August 29, 2006

International Reading Association Invites Entries for Presidential Award for Reading and TechnologyUp to $2,000 will be awarded to K-12 educators who are making an outstanding and innovative contributions to the use of technology in reading education....Deadline: November 15, 2006 Posted: August 24, 2006

Maine Arts Teachers Fellowship Program to Support Artistic Development of Public School TeachersUp to $5,000 will be awarded to Maine K-12 public school art teachers to immerse themselves in creative work and have the opportunity to interact with professional artists....Deadline: November 17, 2006 (Preliminary Project Proposals)Posted: August 19, 2006

Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant Program Accepting Applications for 2006-2007 School YearUp to $5,000 will be awarded to schools or parent groups for school improvement projects initiated by parents....Deadline: October 15, 2006 and February 15, 2007Posted: August 17, 2006

Entries Invited for Organic School Garden AwardsThree schools in the United States using organic methods in school gardens will receive cash prizes of $250, $500, and $1,000....Deadline: October 31, 2006 Posted: August 2, 2006

Spencer Foundation Offers Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education ImprovementFellowships support individuals in any academic discipline or professional field completing dissertations which focus on the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education....Deadline: November 1, 2006 Posted: July 31, 2006

American Council of Learned Societies Announces Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/ACLS Early Career FellowshipsStipends up to $30,000 will be provided to help graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences to complete their dissertations and advance their research after being awarded the Ph.D....Deadline: November 15, 2006 (Dissertation Completion Fellowships)Posted: July 29, 2006

Best Buy Offers Support for Interactive Technology in K-12 SchoolsUp to $250,000 will be awarded to K-12 public, private, and parochial schools within fifty miles of a Best Buy store in recognition of successful classroom interactive technology programs....Deadline: September 30, 2006 Posted: July 11, 2006

NEA Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Achievement Grants$5,000 will be awarded for proposals to improve student learning in America's public schools, colleges, and universities; proposals to assist low-income and minority students are especially encouraged....Deadline: October 15, 2006 Posted: July 5, 2006

NEA Foundation Accepting Applications for Learning & Leadership GrantsPublic school teachers, education support professionals, faculty, and staff at higher education institutions can apply for $2,000 individual professional development grants or $5,000 group study grants....Deadline: October 15, 2006 Posted: July 3, 2006

Lowe's, International Paper, and National Geographic Launch Outdoor Classroom Grant ProgramUp to $20,000 will be awarded to schools or school districts for proposed outdoor learning environments for K-12 students in the United States....Deadline: RollingPosted: September 12, 2005

Institute of International Education Fellowship

The sponsor provides support to enable U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add an international dimension to their education.

Deadline(s): 01/30/2007

Institute on Statistical Analysis for Education

The Institute's goal is to help develop a critical mass of U.S. educational researchers using National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and National Science Foundation (NSF) data sets for basic, policy, and applied research. The Institute provides hands-on training for researchers in the use of large-scale national data sets, with special emphasis on using these data sets for policy-related research in education.

Deadline(s): 01/05/2007
Award Type(s): Conference--Attend
Training/Professional Development

Chavez/Eastman/Marshall Dissertation Fellowship

Dartmouth College provides fellowships for U.S. citizens who plan careers in college or university teaching, in order to promote student and faculty diversity at Dartmouth, and throughout higher education, by supporting completion of the doctorate by underrepresented minority scholars (including African-American, Latina/o, and Native American scholars) and other graduate scholars with a demonstrated commitment and ability to advance educational diversity.

Deadline(s): 02/01/2007

Cancer Education Grants Program

The sponsor offers support for the following types of programs: innovative educational programs intended to motivate biomedical and other health science students to pursue cancer related careers; short courses to update cancer research scientists in new scientific methods, technologies and findings; training of cancer care clinicians and community health care providers in evidence-based cancer prevention and control approaches; development of effective innovative education (dissemination) approaches to translate knowledge gained from science (discovery) into public health and community applications (delivery).

Deadline(s): 10/01/2006
02/01/2007
06/01/2007
10/01/2007
02/01/2008

*Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this
announcement on or after September 2, 2006. This program expires on
March 2, 2008.

Funding Limit: $300,000 YEAR

"Cancer education" grants may target a variety of audiences, including: science or health care students with an interest in cancer research careers; established cancer scientists seeking short term educational updates in emerging cancer science areas such as genetics and molecular drug discovery; and health care providers in need of information on the latest developments in cancer prevention and control. Grants targeting community health care providers or community settings are intended to provide information needed to facilitate the diffusion of evidence-based findings within a relatively short time. Programs proposed for Cancer Education grants may use a variety of formats, depending on target audiences and specific goals.

Grants aimed at educating students, cancer scientists, cancer care professionals, clinicians or community health providers may develop and use primarily curriculum-based, short-term educational experiences. Program delivery to the targeted audience(s) may takeplace in traditional educational settings or via web-based and other "virtual" approaches. Curriculum content may range from cancer biology and genetics to cancer prevention and control and palliative care.