U.S. Government News

Draft of Student Loan Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:42:16 PST

We have posted, at the web address below, a draft of the Student Loan Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. This is the draft that was transmitted to the Federal Register for official publication. Once at the web site, look for the box titled “What’s New” and go to the second item about the Title IV Student Loan Programs.

Suicide Prevention Grants: SAMHSA Accepting Grant Applications

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:13:45 PST

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services, is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center Follow-Up grants.

Albertsons Health and Nutrition Grants

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 09:13:44 PST

Albertsons is accepting grant applications in the following areas: hunger relief, youth and education, health and nutrition, and environmental stewardship.
Award amounts vary. Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and schools in areas where Albertsons grocery stores operate.

FEMA Announces $27.2 Million Available for National Preparedness Training Initiatives

Wed, 28 May 2008 12:09:08 PST

The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today it is making $27.2 million available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments; national associations, non-profits, higher education institutions and the private sector as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 Competitive Training Grant Program (CTGP).

Brookhaven Lab Offers Grants to Promote Diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Tue, 27 May 2008 07:53:18 PST

The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has announced a new grant program to increase interests and strengthen skills in science, technology, engineering, and math among 10- to 15-year-old females, African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos(as), and/or Native Americans. Known as BreakThru Mini-Grants, these one-time grants of up to $5,000 will be competitively awarded to local nonprofit community organizations in Suffolk County.

Grants Available: HUD Makes $1 Billion In Grants Available Through 35 Programs

Tue, 20 May 2008 07:45:40 PST

To make funding opportunities available to the public as soon as possible, HUD is posting its SuperNOFA electronically through www.grants.gov in advance of the Federal Register publication on May 12, 2008. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read funding notices thoroughly and to follow the registration information available in the General Section of the SuperNOFA published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2008.

Have a desire to write grants? Register today! Grant Writing Workshop May 6, 2008 & May 20, 2008

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:08:54 PST

Learn the grant proposal writing process and complete the two-day workshop with the understanding of the proposal structure.

Wellness Grant for Children: SAMHSA Accepting Applications for Project LAUNCH

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:56:49 PST

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting applications for Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health), a new grant program designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and behavioral health of young children, birth to 8 years of age.

High School Financial Education Now Available in Spanish

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:36:56 PST

The National Endowment for Financial Education has translated its widely-used High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP) student guide to Spanish. It is available online for Spanish speakers and teachers to use in learning or teaching about personal finances.

Aeronautics Grants: Governor Bredesen Announces $791,627 in Aeronautics Grants

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:57:26 PST

Governor Phil Bredesen announced today that Aeronautics Grants totaling $791,627 have been approved for 14 Tennessee airports and two statewide aeronautics education programs.

Pell Grant Increase: Senator Collins Calls for Pell Grant Increase

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:52:31 PST

Maximum current Pell Grant only covers about 33% of a four-year public education

Postal Service Grants Scholarship Awards for Postal History

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:47:33 PST

A university professor and a college student are being honored for their scholarship in the field of United States postal history. Professor David A. Gerber, Department of History at the State University of New York at Buffalo and Ryan Ellis, Department of Communications, University of California at San Diego will receive the second annual Rita Lloyd Moroney Awards from U.S. Postal Service representatives in recognition of their important undertakings.

500,000 in Grants Available for the 2009 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 11:51:29 PST

$500,000 in grant funding will be available to organizations to plan and carry out projects that bring Americans together to support their communities in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the Corporation for National and Community Service announced

WebGrants for Students Redesigned

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 08:16:59 PST

WebGrants for Students (WGS), a secure Web site offered by the Commission, has been redesigned to provide more comprehensive and useful tools for all students. These tools allow students to view the status of their Cal Grant or Chafee application, update their address, view payment history or inform the Commission of when they are changing schools.

IRS Offering Additional Part-Year Grants for Low Income Taxpayer Clinics in 12 States

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:54:48 PST

National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson announced today that the IRS will accept applications for a part-year Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) matching grant from qualified organizations that will provide services to qualified taxpayers in the following areas: Los Angeles, California; Central Oregon; Boise, Idaho; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada; St. Louis, Missouri; Brownsville and Laredo, Texas; Southwest Florida; New Mexico; Colorado; Mississippi; and Northeast Pennsylvania.

Earthquake Research Grants: USGS to Offer $3.4 Million in Earthquake Research Grants Due May 15, 2008

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:03:30 PST

RESTON, Va. - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) will award up to $3.4 million in grants and cooperative agreements for earthquake research in 2009.

Grant Notice:Public Sector HIV/AIDS Workplace Program

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:22:55 PST

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is seeking applications from eligible and qualified U.S and Non-U.S organizations and institutions interested in implementing a program to support the Ugandan public sector expand HIV/AIDS services at the workplaces.

Underage Drinking: SAMHSA Accepting Applications for FY 2008 Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Grants

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:03:30 PST

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, is accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2008 for Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act (STOP Act) grants. The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth in communities throughout the United States.

Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention Grants Announced

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 07:53:03 PST

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is soliciting applications for a technical assistance center for mental health promotion and youth violence prevention, pending the availability of FY 2008 funds.

Substance Abuse Treatment Grants: SAMHSA Accepting Applications for FY 2008

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:52:03 PST

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is soliciting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2008 Targeted Capacity Expansion Grants designed to expand and enhance the capabilities of existing community substance abuse treatment services throughout the country.