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FEDERAL GRANT SECTION

Fast Track to Free Money TABLE OF CONTENTS FEDERAL GRANTS

SECTION 1: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH - BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH .......................... 6 WILDLIFE SERVICES .............................................................................................. 7 COMMODITY LOANS AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS .............................. 8 EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM .......................................................... 9 DIRECT AND COUNTER-CYCLICAL PAYMENTS PROGRAM ............................. 10 FARM STORAGE FACILITY LOANS ...................................................................... 12 CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM ............................................................... 13 COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL PROGRAM ............................ 14 WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM ....................................................................... 15 BIOENERGY PROGRAM ..................................................................................... 17 TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ............................................................................ 18 FEDERAL-STATE MARKETING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM................................. 19 FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM ................................................... 20 GRANTS FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH - COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS .............................................................................................................. 21 HOMELAND SECURITY-AGRICULTURAL ........................................................... 23 FARM LABOR HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS ............................................... 24 RURAL RENTAL HOUSING LOANS ..................................................................... 26 VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSING REPAIR LOANS AND GRANTS ....................... 27 RURAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS ........................................................... 28 DIRECT HOUSING-NATURAL DISASTER LOANS AND GRANTS ...................... 29 DAIRY OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM ................................................................... 30 TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE .................................................................... 31 RURAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS ...................................................... 33 DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE LOANS AND GRANTS ................. 35 RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM ..................................................... 36 PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION DIGITAL TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM ...... 37 RURAL ABANDONED MINE PROGRAM ............................................................ 39 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM ..................................... 41 WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVE PROGRAM ...................................................... 43 GROUND AND SURFACE WATER CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM .................................................................... 44 KLAMATH BASIN - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM ...... 46 GRASSLAND RESERVE PROGRAM ..................................................................... 48 CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM ............................................................ 49 ANADROMOUS FISH CONSERVATION ACT PROGRAM ................................... 51 FISHERMENS CONTINGENCY FUND ............................................................... 53 SEA GRANT SUPPORT ......................................................................................... 54 FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM ....... 55 MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM ..................................................................... 56 UNDERSEA RESEARCH ....................................................................................... 58 MARINE FISHERIES INITIATIVE .......................................................................... 59

SECTION 2: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

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UNALLIED INDUSTRY PROJECTS ...................................................................... 61 UNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS ............................................................... 63 WEATHER AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH ......................................................... 65 HABITAT CONSERVATION .................................................................................. 66 CONGRESSIONALLY IDENTIFIED AWARDS AND PROJECTS ............................ 68 UNALLIED SCIENCE PROGRAM: ...........................................................................................69 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTERS .................................................... 71 NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CENTERS ....................................... 73 NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION-SCHOLARSHIPS ....................................... 75 LANGUAGE GRANT PROGRAM ........................................................................ 76 MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES GRANTS PROGRAM .............................................. 77 INFORMATION SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM ................................................. 78 MULTIFAMILY ASSISTED HOUSING REFORM AND AFFORDABILITY ACT ....... 79 INDIAN SOCIAL SERVICES-WELFARE ASSISTANCE ........................................... 80 INDIAN EDUCATION-HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM .................... 81 INDIAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE ....................................................................... 83 CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 85 RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ......................................................... 87 WILD HORSE AND BURRO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT .................................. 88 FISH, WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT .... 89 AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION FUND ................................................... 90 COASTAL PROGRAM ......................................................................................... 92 PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE ................................................................ 93 CONSERVATION GRANTS PRIVATE STEWARDSHIP FOR IMPERILED SPECIES . 95 NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION ........................................ 97 ALASKA SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 99 CHALLENGE COST SHARE ............................................................................... 101 ALASKA MIGRATORY BIRD CO-MANAGEMENT COUNCIL ............................ 102 FEDERAL JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONSERVATION AND DESIGN .................. 103 DEVELOPING, TESTING AND DEMONSTRATING PROMISING NEW PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................... 105 MISSING CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE ................................................................ 107 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE W.E.B. DUBOIS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ......................................................................................................... 109 PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFITS PROGRAM ........................................... 110 RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD VICTIMIZATION ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM ................................................................. 112 CORRECTIONS-TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT ................................ 114 CORRECTIONS-RESEARCH AND EVALUATION AND POLICY FORMULATION ................................................................................................. 115 CORRECTIONS-TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/CLEARINGHOUSE ........................ 116 NATIONAL PRISON RAPE STATISTICS PROGRAM .......................................... 118 REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP AND OTHER TRAINING ................................ 119 TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE .................................................................. 121 TEMPORARY LABOR CERTIFICATION FOR FOREIGN WORKERS ................... 123 LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS COMPENSATION ........................... 125 COAL MINE WORKERS COMPENSATION ...................................................... 126 ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION ................ 128

SECTION 3: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

SECTION 4: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECTION 5: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

SECTION 6: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

SECTION 7: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

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DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT ...................................... 129 EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE-GRADUATE STUDENTS ...................................... 130 EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE-UNIVERSITY LECTURERS (PROFESSORS) AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS ..................................................................................... 131 CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND ................................................................... 132 CONSTRUCTION RESERVE FUND ................................................................... 133 PROMOTION OF THE ARTS-GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS .................................................................................................. 135 PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES-FELLOWSHIPS AND STIPENDS ............. 137 PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT .......... 139 PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES-WE THE PEOPLE .................................... 141 SOCIAL INSURANCE FOR RAILROAD WORKERS ........................................... 143 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ................................................................................. 145 BURIAL EXPENSES ALLOWANCE FOR VETERANS ............................................ 147 PENSION FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY FOR VETERANS ..... 148 PENSION TO VETERANS SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND CHILDREN .................. 149 SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING FOR DISABLED VETERANS .......................... 150 VETERANS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY .......... 151 VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICECONNECTED DEATH ....................................................................................... 152 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS .......................... 153 SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ....................... 155 POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ....................... 156 ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE ................................... 157 PROCUREMENT OF HEADSTONES AND MARKERS AND/OR PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL CERTIFICATES ............................................................................... 159 REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITY PROJECTS ...................................... 161 SURVEYS, STUDIES, INVESTIGATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND TRAINING GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS - SECTION 104(B)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT ............................................................. 163 ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANTS ............. 165 SURVEYS, STUDIES, INVESTIGATIONS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANTS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ............................ 167 OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSOLIDATED RESEARCH/ TRAINING ........................................................................................................ 169 GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM .................. 171 SCIENCE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS (STAR) FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ................... 174 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND INNOVATION GRANTS .............................. 176 ALTERNATIVE OR INNOVATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DEMONSTRATION, TRAINING, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESEARCH GRANTS ............................................................................................................ 179 NATIONAL NETWORK FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT STUDIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ................................................................................. 181 INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS ................................................................. 183

SECTION 8: DEPARTMENT OF STATE

SECTION 9: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

SECTION 10: NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS

SECTION 11: RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD SECTION 12: SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

SECTION 13: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

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SECTION 14: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

SECTION 15: DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

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FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT .......................................... 184 UNIVERSITY REACTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND EDUCATION SUPPORT ...... 185 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES ................................................... 186 OVERSEAS PROGRAMS - SPECIAL BILATERAL PROJECTS ............................... 188 FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM ................................................................... 189 WOMENS EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ACT PROGRAM ...................................... 191 NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH .. 192 JAVITS FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................... 194 ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANTS ........................................................ 195 NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ACCESS TO RETAIN TALENT (SMART) GRANTS ............................................................................................. 197 HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ............................................... 198 CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ................................... 200 BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ....................................... 202 WOODROW WILSON CENTER FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ............................................................................................ 204 MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ............................................... 206 MORRIS K. UDALL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM .................................................. 208 MORRIS K. UDALL NATIVE AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM ........................................................................................................ 209 JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ................................ 210 SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ................................ 212 DENALI COMMISSION PROGRAM................................................................... 213 UNSOLICITED GRANT PROGRAM .................................................................. 214 SOLICITED GRANT PROGRAM ........................................................................ 216 FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION - RESEARCH ...................................... 217 INTRAMURAL RESEARCH TRAINING AWARD ................................................ 219 NIEHS HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING ...... 221 NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM ............ 223 HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH ......................................................................... 224 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS ................................................................ 226 RESEARCH ON HEALTHCARE COSTS, QUALITY AND OUTCOMES ............... 228 LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL RESEARCH ............................. 230 NATIONAL CENTER ON SLEEP DISORDERS RESEARCH .................................. 232 POLICY RESEARCH AND EVALUATION GRANTS ............................................ 234 MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS ............................................................ 235 GERIATRIC ACADEMIC CAREER AWARDS ....................................................... 237 ALCOHOL NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS FOR RESEARCH TRAINING 238 ALCOHOL RESEARCH PROGRAMS ................................................................. 240 DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION RESEARCH PROGRAMS .............................. 242 MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH CAREER/SCIENTIST DEVELOPMENT AWARDS . 244 MENTAL HEALTH NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS FOR RESEARCH TRAINING ........................................................................................................ 246 NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ................... 248 NURSING RESEARCH ....................................................................................... 250 MEDICARE-HOSPITAL INSURANCE ................................................................. 253

SECTION 16: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

SECTION 17: SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 1. 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

SECTION 18: DENALI COMMISSION PROGRAM

SECTION 19: UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

SECTION 20: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

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HEART AND VASCULAR DISEASES RESEARCH ................................................ 254 MEDICARE-SUPPLEMENTARY MEDICAL INSURANCE ..................................... 257 LUNG DISEASES RESEARCH ............................................................................. 258 BLOOD DISEASES AND RESOURCES RESEARCH ............................................ 261 ARTHRITIS, MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES RESEARCH ................ 264 DIABETES, ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM RESEARCH ..................... 266 DIABETES DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASES EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH. ..... 269 EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN THE NEUROSCIENCES AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS ......................................................................... 272 ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH .................. 275 MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH ............................ 278 BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND RESEARCH TRAINING .................................... 281 CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH .... 283 AGING RESEARCH ........................................................................................... 285 VISION RESEARCH ........................................................................................... 288 MEDICAL LIBRARY ASSISTANCE ...................................................................... 292 HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIANS ........................................................................................................... 295 HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ........................................ 296 SOCIAL SECURITY-DISABILITY INSURANCE ................................................... 298 SOCIAL SECURITY-RETIREMENT INSURANCE ................................................. 300 SOCIAL SECURITY-SURVIVORS INSURANCE .................................................. 302 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME ............................................................... 304 SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS ........................ 306 BRIDGE ALTERATION ....................................................................................... 307 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE-TRAINING ASSISTANCE ................. 310 CORA BROWN FUND ....................................................................................... 311 DISASTER LEGAL SERVICES .............................................................................. 312 DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE ....................................................... 313 DISASTER HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS IN PRESIDENTIAL DECLARED DISASTER ZONES .................................................. 314 PRESIDENTIAL DECLARED DISASTER ASSISTANCE DISASTER HOUSING OPERATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS ................................. 315 PRESIDENTIAL DECLARED DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS - OTHER NEEDS ...................................................................... 316 9/11 HEROES STAMP PROGRAM ..................................................................... 317 USAID FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OVERSEAS: ......................... 319 GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE ................................................................ 322

SECTION 21: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 22: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

SECTION 23: UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

SECTION 1: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

1. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH - BASIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH
(Extramural Research) FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To make agricultural research discoveries, evaluate alternative ways of attaining research goals, and provide scientific technical information. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research is conducted that is in cooperation with and is correlated with the Agricultural Research Services in-house research programs and projects. Limited discretionary research funds are periodically made available. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Usually nonprofit institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations, whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research. Beneficiary Eligibility: Usually nonprofit institutions of higher education or other nonprofit research organizations, whose primary purpose is conducting scientific research. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Standard application forms are not used. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Interested parties are urged to submit proposals. Application Procedure: Letters should be submitted to the Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture. Give name of applicants, location of facilities, and State of incorporation, if any. Award Procedure: A peer review panel considers each proposal, evaluates the qualifications of applicants in line with research to be undertaken and determines priority for final negotiations of the grant. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1400-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $20,295,111; FY 08 est $20,295,111 and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,000 to $25,000. Average: $3,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available at this time. Headquarters Office: Administrator for Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-3656. Contact: Extramural Agreements Division. Telephone: (301) 504-1147. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.ars.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Peer review. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

2. WILDLIFE SERVICES
FEDERAL AGENCY: ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. OBJECTIVES: To reduce damage caused by mammals and birds and those mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, (except for urban rodent control through control and research activities). Wherever feasible, humane methods will be emphasized. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Works closely with State departments of fish and game, agriculture, health, and counties in joint efforts to alleviate wild animal damage. Conduct surveys, campaigns to reduce wild animal damage including bird problems at airports, develop methods to control wild animal damage, and provide technical advice and assistance. For direct technical assistance, State fish and game departments should be contacted. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State and local governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public/private nonprofit organizations, nonprofit institutions of higher education, and individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: States, local jurisdictions, U.S. Territorial government agencies, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, public and private institutions and organizations, farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers, and land/property owners benefit from Federal assistance in the control of nuisance mammals and birds and those mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, except for urban rodent control. Credentials/Documentation: Curriculum vitae for principal investigator, except for State, local, and Territorial government cooperators. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: A letter from applicants seeking support or cooperation with the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Applicants must indicate the nature and severity of the problem to be considered, and explain how they will address the problem. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Comply with E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and submit a completed Standard Form 424.1, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Application for Federal Assistance (Nonconstruction) and project proposal (work plan), financial plan, curriculum vitae, and other required certifications to the appropriate APHIS area, regional, or headquarters office. See Regional and Local Office Address Listing. Award Procedure: Applications are approved by the Administrator or authorized departmental officers (ADOs) upon determination that the project will contribute toward accomplishment of the Agencys overall mission and meet any established project evaluation/selection criteria. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 120 days. Appeals: None.

Renewals: Based on program needs and availability of annual funding. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Recipients share some project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements are developed between USDA and the recipients in advance of the program unless otherwise stated by Congress. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to one year from the date of award. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1600-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $365,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. Headquarters Office: Agreements Services Center, Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Center, 4700 River Road, Unit 55, Station 4B80, Riverdale, MD 20737. Contact Anita S. Ridley. Telephone: (301) 734-8792. Web Site Address: http://www.aphis.usda.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: In the western States, Wildlife Services (WS) conducts traditional predator control programs including Control of coyote, mountain lion, and bear. An aerial blackbird hazing operation is conducted to protect the sunflower crop. In the eastern and southern States, WS conducts operations to control beaver, deer, and cormorant damage to aquaculture. An operational program is under way in the Delta States to reduce wildlife/agriculture conflicts. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Relevance to agency program mission and qualification of principle investigator and institution. APPLICATION FORM: SF-424

3. COMMODITY LOANS AND LOAN DEFICIENCY PAYMENTS

(Price Supports) FEDERAL AGENCY: FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To improve and stabilize farm income, to assist in bringing about a better balance between supply and demand of the commodities, and to assist farmers in the orderly marketing of their crops. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use; Direct Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Loans and loan deficiency payments (LDPs) give farmers a means of promoting more orderly marketing. Loans to producers may be nonrecourse which means that producers have the option of forfeiting the collateral to CCC at loan maturity in full satisfaction of the loan obligation; or recourse for low quality grain, or un-ginned seed cotton, which means that producers must repay the loans by maturity. If market prices are above the support level producers may repay their loans at the original loan principal plus interest and market their commodities. When market prices are low, most nonrecourse commodity loan repayments are less than the original loan principal plus interest. Eligible commodities for loans are feed grains, wheat, rice, peanuts, tobacco, upland cotton, extra-long staple cotton, sugar, soybeans, crambe, canola, flaxseed, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, and sunflower seed. LDPs are offered for feed grains, wheat, upland cotton, rice, soybeans, crambe, canola, flaxseed, mustard seed, rapeseed, safflower, and sunflower seed. If the loan repayment rates for these commodities are less than the established loan levels, producers may, for most commodities that are eligible for a nonrecourse loan, agree to forego such loan and elect to receive an LDP. The LDP payment rate equals the amount by which the loan rate exceeds the loan repayment rate in effect at the time the LDP application is approved, or the delivery date for commodities delivered directly to processor, buyer, or warehouse from the field. LDPs and any gain realized from repaying a loan at a level lower than the original loan level are subject to a $75,000 per person payment limitation, except for crops produced in 1999, for which the payment limitation is $150,000 per person. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Owner, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper on an eligible farm that has produced the eligible commodities or, in the case of sugar, a processor or refiner who meets program requirements as announced by the Secretary. Beneficiary Eligibility: Owner, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper on a farm that has produced the eligible commodities, meets program requirements as announced by the Secretary, and maintains beneficial interest in the commodity. Credentials/Documentation: Record of farming operation must be on file in the FSA county office. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: In the case of warehouse-stored commodities, producer or Cooperative Marketing Association presents warehouse receipts to the FSA county office (warehouse-stored peanut and tobacco loans are made through producer associations). In the case of farm-stored commodities (including sugar), producer/processor or Cooperative Marketing Association requests a loan at the FSA county office. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110. Award Procedure: Applications are approved by the FSA upon determination that applicant and commodity are eligible.

Deadlines: Loans and LDPs are available for wheat, barley, oats, canola, flaxseed, crambe, and rapeseed and loans are available for quota peanuts pledged as collateral for farm-stored loans through March 31 of the year following the year in which the crop is normally harvested. Loans and LDPs are available for rice, corn, grain sorghum, cotton, soybeans, safflower, sunflower seed and mustard seed through May 31 of the year following the year in which the crop is normally harvested. Loans are available for sugar through September 30. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 3 days. Appeals: Applications may be reviewed by county, State, or national offices. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Assistance is generally available for 9 months or less, and is normally disbursed on a lump-sum basis. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-3-351. Obligations: (Commodity Loans and Loan Deficiency Payments) FY 07 $9,493,383,881; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Direct payments (Purchases): Range and average not available. FY 01 loans: $162 to $1,006,400. Average: $22,959. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. Headquarters Office: Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Price Support Division, STOP 0512, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 202500512. Telephone: (202) 720-7901. Web Site Address: http://www.fsa.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

4. EMERGENCY CONSERVATION PROGRAM

(ECP) FEDERAL AGENCY: FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To enable farmers to perform emergency conservation measures to control wind erosion on farmlands, to rehabilitate farmlands damaged by wind erosion, floods, hurricanes, or other natural disasters and to carry out emergency water conservation or water enhancing measures during periods of severe drought. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Following a natural disaster, the county FSA committee determines, with concurrence from the State FSA committee, to make the program available in the county. Emergency cost- sharing is limited to new conservation problems created by natural disasters which, if not treated will impair or endanger the land, materially affect the productive capacity of the land, represent damage that is unusual in character and, except for wind erosion, is not the type that would recur frequently in the same area and will be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use. Eligible drought situations for water enhancing measures must be determined by the Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs, FSA. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any agricultural producer who as owner, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper on a farm or ranch, including associated groups, and bears a part of the cost of an approved conservation practice in a disaster area, is eligible to apply for cost-share conservation assistance. This program is also available in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any agricultural producer who as owner, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper on a farm or ranch, including associated groups, and bears a part of the cost of an approved conservation practice in a disaster area, is eligible to apply for cost-share conservation assistance. This program is also available in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Credentials/Documentation: Identification as an eligible person and proof of contribution to the cost of performing the conservation practice. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O.12372. Application Procedure: Eligible persons may submit an application on Form AD-245, for costsharing, at the county FSA office for the county in which the affected land is located. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110. Award Procedure: The county FSA committee reviews, prioritizes, and may approve applications in whole or in part. Approvals cannot exceed the county allocation of Federal funds for that purpose. Deadlines: Applications for payment must be filed with the county FSA committee by a prescribed date. The conservation practice for which cost-shares have been approved must be completed during the program year, within the time specified by the county FSA committee, and such performance reported to the county office within a specified time. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

From 2 to 3 weeks. Appeals: Participants may appeal to county FSA committee, State FSA committee, or National Appeals Division (NAD) on any determination. Matters that are generally applicable to all producers are not appealable. Renewals: Certain approvals may be extended by the FSA county committee, when necessary, with proper justification. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Practice cost-share approvals are given on a fiscal year basis. The approvals specify the time that the practice must be carried out. Payment is by check or electronic funds transfer following completion of the measure. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-3316-0-1-453. Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $50 to $64,000. Average: $2,681. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: USDA/FSA/CEPD, Stop 0513, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-0513. Telephone: (202) 720-6221. Web Site Address: http://www.fsa.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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5. DIRECT AND COUNTER-CYCLICAL PAYMENTS PROGRAM

(DCP) FEDERAL AGENCY: FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To provide income support to eligible producers of covered commodities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: With respect to Fiscal Year 2002 payments, CCC will offer to enter into a contract with eligible producers of covered commodities on October 1, 2002 through the date announced by CCC. With respect to Fiscal Years 2003 through 2007, CCC shall offer to annually enter into a contract with an eligible producer on a farm having base acreage with respect to a covered commodity at the beginning of each such fiscal year 2003 through 2007 through the date announced by CCC for each such year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible for payments under DCP, owners, operators, landlords, tenants, or sharecroppers must (1) share in the risk of producing a crop on base acres on a farm enrolled in DCP, and be entitled to share in the crop available for marketing from the base acres, or would have shared had a crop been produced; (2) annually report the use of the farms cropland acreage; (3) comply with conservation and wetland protection requirements on all of their land; (4) comply with planting flexibility requirements; (5) use the base acres for agricultural or related activities; and (5) protect all base acres from erosion, including providing sufficient cover as determined necessary by the county FSA committee, and control weeds. Beneficiary Eligibility: DCP provides payments to eligible producers on farms enrolled for the 2002 through 2007 crop years. Credentials/Documentation: As a condition of eligibility for direct and counter-cyclical payments, the operator or owner must submit a report of all cropland acreage on the farm. Reports of production evidence for all covered commodities shall be provided to the county committee of the county where the farm is administratively located, by farm and crop in such manner as required by CCC on a CCC-approved standard, uniform form designated by CCC. When disposition of production has been through commercial channels, CCC may require the producer to furnish documentary evidence in order to verify the information provided on the report of production. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The CCC-509 must be submitted. The following documents are required and applicable determinations must be made before the county committee can approve a producers share on the CCC-509 for payment: (1) a farm operating plan (CCC-502 and related forms); (2) an average adjusted gross income certification (CCC-526); (3) a certification of compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions (AD-1026). A certification of the acreage of all cropland on the farm (FSA-578) is needed before final payments can be issued. Award Procedure: Producers may elect to receive their direct payments in two installments per year: (1) the first payment, available in December of the fiscal year, is up to 50 percent of the total payment; (2) the balance of the total direct payment is available in October of the fiscal year after the fiscal year the payment is earned. Producers who do not elect to take the first direct payment will receive the entire direct payment at this time. Producers may elect to receive up to three counter-cyclical payments per year: (1) first partial payments are available in October of the calendar year in which the crop is

harvested. These payments cannot exceed 35 percent of the total projected payment; (2) second partial payments, up to 70 percent of the projected payment, minus the amount of the first partial payment, are available the following February (the year after the crop is harvested); (3) final payments are made after the end of the marketing year for the crop. Producers who do not elect to take the first and second advance payments will receive the entire counter-cyclical payment at this time. Deadlines: Please contact the program contact listed in the Information Contacts section below. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval of payments depends on farmer compliance with conservation and wetland protection requirements on all of the producers farms, planting flexibility requirements and other eligibility requirements mentioned above, and is fairly routine and prompt. Appeals: A producer may obtain reconsideration and review of any adverse determination made under this part in accordance with the appeal regulations found at parts 11 and 780 of Title 7 Agriculture. Renewals: Farm producers must apply for DCP on an annual basis and can opt out of participating in DCP for any year if they so choose. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: For each covered commodity, the direct payment for each crop year equals 85 percent of the farms base acreage times the farms direct payment yield times the direct payment rate. For each covered commodity, the countercyclical payment for each crop year equals 85 percent of the farms base acreage times the farms counter-cyclical payment yield times the countercyclical payment rate. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The DCP payment schedule for 2002 and 2003 crop years is in the hyperlink provided below. The payment schedule for the 2004-2007 crop years parallels the schedule for the 2003 crop year. http://www.fsa.usda.gov/pas/ publications/facts/html/dcp03.htm. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-3-351. Obligations: Direct Payments: FY 07 $4,357,871,511.55; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Counter-Cyclical Payments: FY 07 $3,765,561,623; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not applicable. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Production Emergencies and Compliance Division, Compliance Branch, 1400 Independence Ave. SW., Washington DC 20250-0514. Telephone: (202) 720-9882. Web Site Address: http://www.fsa.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All producers meeting eligibility requirements may receive assistance. Applications are non-competitive. APPLICATION FORM: CCC-509 11

CCC-502A CCC-526 AD-1026 FSA-578

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6. FARM STORAGE FACILITY LOANS

FEDERAL AGENCY: FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To encourage the construction of on farm grain storage capacity and to help farmers adapt to identity preserved storage and handling requirements for genetically enhanced production. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Loans are used to finance the purchase and construction of new storage structures, handling equipment and drying equipment, and to finance the remodeling of existing storage structures. The loan amount is limited to $100,000 times the number of borrowers liable for each loan. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An eligible borrower is any person who, as landowner, landlord, operator, producer, tenant, leaseholder, or sharecropper: (1) Has a satisfactory credit history and demonstrates an ability to repay the debt arising under this program using a financial statement acceptable to CCC prepared within 90 days of the date of application; (2) has no delinquent Federal debt defined by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 at the time of loan disbursement; (3) is a producer of a facility loan commodity as defined by CCC; (4) demonstrates a need for increased storage capacity as defined by CCC if the applicant is applying for a loan for a storage structure; (5) provides proof of crop insurance offered under the Federal Crop Insurance Program for crops of economic significance on all farms operated by the borrower in the county where the storage facility is located; (6) is in compliance with USDA provisions for highly erodible land and wetlands provisions according to 7 CFR Part 12; (7) demonstrates compliance with any applicable local zoning, land use, and building codes for the applicable farm storage facility structures; (8) provides proof of flood insurance if CCC determines such insurance is necessary to protect the interests of CCC, and proof of all peril structural insurance, to CCC annually; (9) demonstrates compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act regulations at 40 CFR, Parts 1500- 1508; and (10) has not been convicted under Federal or State law of a controlled substance violation under 7 CFR Part 718. Beneficiary Eligibility: Applicants/borrowers are the direct beneficiaries when they meet all eligibility criteria. Landowners, landlords, operators, producers, tenants, leaseholders, or sharecroppers are the beneficiaries. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must establish that they have a need for additional storage capacity. The applicant must establish that he has the ability to repay the loan. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A 87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Application Form CCC-185 provided by the Farm Service Agency must be presented, with supporting information, to the FSA county office serving the applicants county. FSA personnel assist applicants in completing their application forms. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: FSA State and County Committees are authorized to approve these loans after applicants are determined eligible. Deadlines: Applications must be filed at least 15 calendar days in advance of the day when the FSA County Committee meets. Loan approvals by the FSA County Committee expire 4 months after the approval date unless extended for up to

another 4 months. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The approval process may take from 2 to 6 weeks. Appeals: Applicants for loans may appeal adverse actions taken against them. The applicant is given an opportunity to appeal the decision to the National Appeals Division. Renewals: The loan term is 7 years. The term of the loan may not be extended. The loan is repaid in equal annual installments of principal and interest amortized over the loan term. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The amount of the loan is determined after construction takes place. A 15 percent down payment is required. The loan is disbursed by check as soon as the cost is determined, all loan documents have been prepared and all security documents have been filed. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4158-0-3-351; 12-3301-0-1-351. Obligations: (Direct Loans) FY 07 est $1,238,327; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1000 to $100,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. Headquarters Office: Farm Service Agency, Director, Price Support Division, 14th and Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 7207935. Web Site Address: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp/psd/FSFL.html. APPLICATION FORM: CCC-185

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7. CONSERVATION RESERVE PROGRAM

(CRP) FEDERAL AGENCY: FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To protect the Nations long-term capability to produce food and fiber; to reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, improve water quality, and create a better habitat for wildlife. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Eligible owners or operators may place highly erodible or other environmentally sensitive land into a 10-15 year contract. The participant, in return for annual payments, agrees to implement a conservation plan approved by the local conservation district for converting highly erodible cropland or other environmentally sensitive land to a long-term resource conserving cover i.e., eligible land must be planted with a vegetative cover, such as, perennial grasses, legumes, fobs, shrubs, or trees. The participant agrees to reduce the aggregate total of allotments and quotas by an amount based on the ratio of the total cropland acreage on each farm, to the total acreage on each farm subject to the CRP contract. Financial and technical assistance are available to participants to assist in the establishment of a long- term resource conserving cover. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An individual, partnership, association, Indian Tribal ventures corporation, estate, trust, other business enterprises or other legal entities and, whenever applicable, a State, a political subdivision of a State, or any agency thereof may submit an offer to enroll acreage. Beneficiary Eligibility: If their offer is accepted for enrollment, an individual, partnership, association, Indian Tribal ventures, corporation, estate, trust, other business enterprises or other legal entities and, whenever applicable, a State, political subdivision of State, or any agency thereof may earn benefits. Credentials/Documentation: The land must be owned or operated for not less than 12 months prior to the close of the signup period, unless the land was acquired by will or succession or FSA determines that ownership was not acquired for the purpose of placing the land in the CRP. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: An environmental impact assessment has been prepared for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: FSA has three methods for enrolling acreage in the CRP. One method is a continuous signup process where acreage suitable for certain environmental priority practices, including but not limited to grass waterways, riparian buffers or filterstrips, and acreage within wellhead protection areas may be offered and accepted without going through a competitive offer process. The second method is similar to continuous signup and is available only in distinct geographic areas. These areas are targeted by FSA and State governments under partnership agreements. The third method is to offer acreage during a general signup period where eligible offers to enroll highly erodible and other environmentally sensitive acreage are submitted and ranked competitively based on an environmental benefits index. Regardless of the method of enrollment, the local FSA office that serves the area in which the farm or ranch is located will provide the maximum payment rate CCC will accept to enroll certain acreage in the program. Producers may submit a rental rate per acre offered that may be equal to or less than CCCs maximum payment rate. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110. Award Procedure: FSA will notify persons whose offers are determined acceptable as soon as

practicable after the close of the signup. Deadlines: The offer must be filed at the county FSA office by the end of the announced signup period. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 7 to 120 days. Appeals: Producers may appeal any determination to county FSA committee, State committee, or National Appeals Division. Matters that are generally applicable to all producers are not appealable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Annual rental payments in cash or generic commodity certificates will be made for 10-15 years. If cost-share assistance to establish the appropriate cover was requested, a payment will be made after the practice is successfully established according to applicable guidelines. FSA may provide certain incentives for restoring wetlands or other lands. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-3319-0-1-302; 12-4336-0-1-302. Obligations: (Direct Payments) Financial Assistance: FY 07 $1,969,880,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $50 to $50,000. Average: $4,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Currently, approximately 33.5 million acres are enrolled in the CRP. Each contract covers an average of 74 acres with an average rental rate of $45.95 per acre. This is based on the latest actual data. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: USDA/FSA/CEPD, Stop 0513, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0513. Telephone: (202) 720-6221. Web Site Address: http://www.fsa.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: County FSA offices will provide producers the maximum acceptable rental rate for the acreage offered. All offers submitted under a general signup will be screened at both the local and national level to determine the suitability of the acreage and acceptability of the rental rate offered. In addition, offers will be evaluated in terms of cost for the environmental benefits obtained. Acres accepted will be limited to the Secretarys authority to maintain 36.4 million acres or less as determined by the Secretary. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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8. COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY CONTROL PROGRAM

(CRBSCP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To provide financial and technical assistance to: (1) Identify salt source areas; (2) develop project plans to carry out conservation practices to reduce salt loads; (3) install conservation practices to reduce salinity levels; (4) carry out research, education, and demonstration activities; (5) carry out monitoring and evaluation activities; and (6) to decrease salt concentration and salt loading which causes increased salinity levels within in the Colorado River and to enhance the supply and quality of water available for use in the United States and the Republic of Mexico. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Eligible owners or operators in approved project areas may receive costshare assistance to treat salinity problems caused by agricultural irrigation activities. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A participant may be any of the following: an owner, landlord, operator, or tenant of eligible lands: Individual, Indian tribe, partnership, firm, association, corporation, joint stock company, conservation district, estate, trust, irrigation district or company, and State or local public or nonpublic entity not described above. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any person in the Colorado River basin will benefit who uses or reuses water for irrigation, domestic, municipal or industrial water supply or for fish and wildlife habitat. Credentials/Documentation: Any eligible landowner or operator who controls land in an identified salt source area is eligible to apply for cost-share assistance. This program is currently available in Mesa, Delta, Montezuma, and Montrose counties, Colorado; Duchesne and Uintah counties, Utah; Sweetwater county, Wyoming. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Eligible persons may make application on Form SCS-LTP-001. CRSC contracts may be requested during sign-up periods throughout the year at the local NRCS office in the county where the land is located. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: The designated project Contracting officer may approve applications within the project allocation of Federal funds for cost-share assistance. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None. Appeals: Participants may appeal any determination to the National Appeals Division,

Washington, DC. Renewals: Certain practice approvals may be extended by the contracting Offices. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Cost-share assistance levels may be funded up to 70 percent of total cost. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Long-term contracts of 3 to 10 years. Cost-share assistance is paid when the practice is performed. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-3318-0-1-304. Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The range has not been identified. Average: $20,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This program is operated in 6 project areas in 3 States (Colorado, Utah and Wyoming). Headquarters Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. Telephone: (202) 720-1873. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nrsc.usda.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: For the past several fiscal years, salinity control activities were funded under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The type and severity of salinity problems; the need to correlate on the farm conservation treatment with canal and lateral improvement; estimated cost; extent of the salinity problem; proximity to water bodies; land use charges; offsite effects; onsite environmental effects; other resource problems; seasonal nature of salinity reduction practices to be installed; applicants ability to complete practices in the shortest time practical; and positive or negative effects on wildlife. APPLICATION FORM: SCS-LPT-001 at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

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9. WETLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM

(WRP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To restore and protect farmed wetlands, prior converted wetlands, wetlands farmed under natural condition, certain riparian areas, and eligible buffer areas for landowners who have eligible land on which they agree to enter into a permanent or long-term easement or restoration agreement contract with the Secretary. The goal of WRP to maximize wetland functions and values and wildlife habitat on every acre enrolled in the program. Total acreage enrollment limitation is 1,075,000 acres. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Eligible landowners may offer farmed wetlands, prior converted wetlands, wetlands farmed under natural condition, intensively managed pasture and hayland riparian areas, along with eligible buffer areas to be placed under a permanent or 30-year easement or restoration agreement. A deed restriction covering the land approved under easement must be recorded in the local land deeds office. The landowner will receive financial and technical assistance to install necessary restoration practices on the land under easement or the practice will be installed by the Secretary. Subject to the acceptance of an offer by the Federal Government, the landowner will receive in cash an amount specified in the WRP contract based on the fair agricultural market value of the land or 75% of such value for a 30-year easement. The landowner shall ensure that the easement granted to Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is superior to the rights of all others and shall agree to implement a wetland restoration plan designed to restore and maintain the easement area. The plan will include a designated access route to be used as necessary for easement management and monitoring. The landowner shall agree to a permanent retirement of crop acreage bases, allotments, and quotas to the extent that the sum of the crop acreage bases and allotments will not exceed the remaining cropland of the present farm or subsequently reconstituted farm. In cases involving restoration participates receive restoration cost-share and assistance and no easement payment. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An individual landowner, partnership, association, corporation, estate, trust, other business or other legal entities and, whenever applicable, a State, a political subdivision of a State, or any agency thereof owning eligible lands. Beneficiary Eligibility: An individual landowner, partnership, association, corporation, estate, trust, other business enterprises or other legal entities and, whenever applicable, a State, a political subdivision of a State, or any agency thereof owning private croplands will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: The landowner must have owned the land offered for at least the preceding 12 months prior to the end of the period in which the intent to participate in an easement is declared unless the land was acquired by will or succession as a result of the death of the previous owner; or the Department determines that the new owner did not acquire such land for the purpose of placing it in the WRP. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A- 87. The 12 month requirement is not applicable to restoration agreement. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: An environmental impact assessment has been prepared for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Submit an intention to enroll to the local NRCS office that serves the area in which the farm or ranch is located during the designated sign-up period. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110.

Award Procedure: The States will provide a list of potential acceptable offers and request for allocation of funds. The Department will allocate funding in a manner designed to achieve cost effectiveness and maximum wetland restoration based wildlife benefits. The States will notify the landowners of the status of their intention. This process will be completed as soon as practical after funding becomes available. For all tentatively accepted intentions a market analysis or appraisal of agriculture value will be conducted. The market analysis will be conducted by NRCS personnel with the assistance of other Federal, State and private entities having knowledge of market conditions. Appraisals will be done by certified appraiser. Deadlines: None. The program operates under a continuous sign-up process. The intention to participate must be filed at the local NRCS office. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 180 days after the application is filed with the NRCS. Landowner application may remain on sign-up list for subsequent funding consideration. Appeals: Landowner may appeal any determination to the National Appeals Division. Renewals: The land offered may be re-offered in a future sign-up unless land or landowner is ineligible. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Lump sum payments or annual payments (e.g., five to thirty) are made for easements. Cost-share payments 100 percent of the cost of implementing the Wetland Restoration Plan will be paid for a permanent easement with 75 percent of permanent easement amounts being paid for 30-year easements and cost-share agreements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Cash easement payments will be made in a lump sum amount, or in annual installments beginning at closing. Cost share payments for implementation of easement practices will be made when a specific practice has been implemented by either the landowner or contractor. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1080-0-1-302; 12-4336-0-1-302. Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 07 $211,006,348; FY 08 est $455,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $28,339,000; FY 08 est $45,500,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. Headquarters Office: Easement Programs Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, 14th and Independence Avenue SW, Room 6812-S, Washington, DC 20013. Tony Puga, National WRP Manager. Telephone: (202) 720-1067. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nrsc.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All offers are screened at both the local and State level to determine the acceptability of the intention to ensure that offers will not be accepted in excess of the value of agricultural land in its as is condition; and long-term costs for providing easement access route. Offers will be evaluated based on the environmental benefits and government expenditures on restoration and easement purchase and the requirement that wildlife benefits be maximized. 16

APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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10. BIOENERGY PROGRAM

(BIO) FEDERAL AGENCY: FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: The goals of the Bioenergy Program are to encourage increased purchases of eligible commodities for the purpose of expanding production of such bioenergy and support new production capacity for such bioenergy. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Bioenergy producers may increase their purchases of eligible commodities as compared to the previous fiscal year purchases and convert that commodity into increased commercial fuel grade ethanol and biodiesel production as compared to previous fiscal year ethanol and biodiesel production. The Program defines eligible commodities as barley, corn, grain sorghum, oats, rice, wheat, soybeans, sunflower seed, canola, crambe, rapeseed, safflower, sesame seed, flaxseed, mustard seed, and cellulosic crops, such as switchgrass and short rotation trees, grown on farms, for the purpose of producing ethanol and/or biodiesel or any other commodity or commodity by-product as determined and announced by CCC used in ethanol and biodiesel production which is produced in the United States and its territories. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: All bioenergy producers are eligible to participate in the program. To participate, ethanol producers must provide USDA with evidence of increased production of bioenergy and increased purchase and utilization of agricultural commodities related to that increased production. Biodiesel producers must provide evidence of production and purchase and utilization of agricultural commodities related to that production. Beneficiary Eligibility: Bioenergy producers. Credentials/Documentation: USDA will collect information from bioenergy producers that request payments under the Bioenergy Program as the Secretary may require to ensure that benefits are paid only to eligible bioenergy producers for eligible commodities. Bioenergy producers seeking program payments will have to meet minimum requirements by providing information concerning the production of bioenergy. Applicants must certify that they will abide by the Bioenergy Program Agreements provisions. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: There is no preapplication coordination related to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The Bioenergy Program sign-up period is from August 1 through August 31, or as announced. To participate in the program, producers must complete a Bioenergy Program Agreement, Form CCC 850 and Bioenergy Program Annual Production Information, Form CCC-850 Supplement. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: Please contact the program contact listed in the Information Contacts section below or Headquarters office. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 1 to 30 days. Appeals: Any participant who is subject to an adverse determination may appeal the determination by filing a written request with the Deputy Administrator at the following address: Deputy Administrator, Commodity Operations,

Farm Service Agency, United States Department of Agriculture, STOP 0550, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-0550. To receive consideration, the participant must file the appeal within 30 days after written notice of the decision, which is the subject of the appeal, is mailed or otherwise made available to the participant. An appeal shall be considered to have been filed when personally delivered in writing to the Deputy Administrator or when the properly addressed request, postage paid, is postmarked. The Deputy Administrator may accept and act upon an appeal even though it is not timely filed if, in the judgement of the Deputy Administrator, circumstances warrant such action. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: USDA will pay eligible producers up to $150 million each FY on a quarterly basis. Payments to each producer are capped at 5 percent of available funding (up to $7.5 million) each FY. USDA will base ethanol payments on the increase in ethanol production compared to the previous FYs production and biodiesel payments on the biodiesel production each FY. Payments will be structured to encourage participation of producers with less than 65 million gallons annual production capacity. Producers with total annual production of: (a) less than 65 million gallons are reimbursed 1 feedstock unit for every 2.5 used for increased production; (b) 65 million gallons or more are reimbursed 1 feedstock unit for every 3.5 used for increased production. In addition, biodiesel producers are reimbursed for base production at 50 percent the rate of increased production. If the applications exceed the programs available funding, USDA will apply a factor to payments to hold program expenditures to available funding for the applicable FY. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The program is funded at up to $150 million each FY for FYs 2003 through 2006. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-1-271. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $60,000,000; FY 08 est $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. Headquarters Office: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Kansas City Commodity Office, Contract Reconciliation Division, P.O. Box 419205, STOP 8758, Kansas City, MO 64141-6205. Telephone: (816) 926.6525. Web Site Address: www.fsa.usda.gov/daco/bio_daco.htm. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: (1) All fuel ethanol production is eligible; however, ethanol under 200 proof will be converted to 200 proof gallons before payment calculations are made; (2) Ethanol producers must produce and sell ethanol commercially and have authority from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to produce ethanol for fuel or sell denatured ethanol rendered unfit for beverage use; (3) Biodiesel producers must produce and sell biodiesel commercially, and the biodiesel must be a mono alkyl ester manufactured in the United States that meets the American Society for Testing and Materials Standards biodiesel standard. APPLICATION FORM: CCC-850 CCC-850 Supplement

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11. TREE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

(TAP) FEDERAL AGENCY: FARM SERVICE AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. OBJECTIVES: This program provides assistance to tree, bush and vine owners who have trees, bushes or vines lost by a natural disaster. The statute authorizes payments only for eligible owners who actually replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes and vines and who produce annual crops from trees for commercial purposes. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Eligible owners must execute all required documents, comply with all applicable noxious weed laws, and complete the TAP funded practice within 12 months of application approval. Participants must allow representatives of FSA to visit the site for the purposes of certifying compliance with TAP requirements. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible for TAP payments the owner must: (1) Own the stand on which the claim for benefits is based; (2) Have owned it at the time the natural disaster occurred; (3) Have continuously owned the stand until the TAP application is submitted; (4) Annual gross revenue not to exceed $2.5 million for the preceding tax year; (5) Federal, State, local governments and agencies as well as political subdivisions thereof are not eligible for benefits. Beneficiary Eligibility: An individual owner who has trees, bushes or vines lost by a natural disaster. Credentials/Documentation: To be considered an eligible loss: (1) Trees, bushes or vines must have been lost as a result of a natural disaster; (2) The individual stand must have sustained a loss in excess of 15 percent after adjustment for normal mortality; (3) The loss could not have been prevented through reasonable and available measures; (4) The trees, bushes or vines would not normally have been rehabilitated or replanted within the 12-month period following the loss; (5) The damage must be visible and obvious to the County Committee except that if the damage is no longer visible, the County Committee may accept other evidence of the loss as it determines is reasonable. County Committee may require information from an expert in the case of plant disease or insect infestation. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: A complete application for TAP benefits and related supporting documentation must be submitted to the county office prior to the deadline that FSA announces. A complete application includes all of the following: (1) A form provided by FSA; (2) A written estimate of the number of trees, bushes or vines lost or damaged which is prepared by the owner or someone who is a qualified expert, as determined by the County Committee; (3) The number of acres on which the loss was suffered; (4) Sufficient evidence of the loss to allow the County Committee to calculate whether an eligible loss occurred. Award Procedure: The County Committee: (1) Must make recommendations and an eligibility determination based on a complete application on those requests that it wants to refer to a higher approval official; (2) Will verify actual qualifying losses and the number of acres involved by on-site visual inspection of the land and trees, bushes or vines; (3) May request additional information and may consider all relevant information in making its determination including its members own knowledge about the applicants normal operations. Deadlines: To be announced.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: About 30 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Subject to the availability of TAP funds, an approved owner shall be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed 75 percent of the eligible costs for the qualifying loss (that loss over and above the calculated 15 percent mortality). The payment shall be the lesser of the actual costs for the replanting or the amount calculated using rates established by the County Committee (not to exceed the maximum amount the Deputy Administrator establishes). (1) When lost stands are replanted, the types planted may be different than those originally planted if the new types have the same general end use, as the County Committee determines. Payments will be based on the lesser of rates established to plant the types actually lost or the cost to establish the alternative used. (2) If the species of plantings, seedlings or cuttings differs significantly from the species lost, as the County Committee determines, the costs may not be reimbursed. (3) Owners may elect not to replant the entire eligible stand. If so, the County Committee shall calculate payment based on the number of qualifying trees, bushes or vines actually replanted. (4) The cumulative total quantity of acres planted to trees, bushes or vines for which a person may receive assistance shall not exceed 500 acres. (5) The cumulative amount of TAP payments, which any person may receive, shall not exceed $75,000 per program year. (6) If the total of all eligible TAP claims received exceeds the available TAP funds, payments shall be reduced by a uniform national percentage after the imposition of applicable payment limitation provisions. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Payment is made by check or direct deposit after determining applicant eligibility. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-4-350. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not Applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, Production, Emergencies, and Compliance Division, Stop 0517, 1400 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-0517. Telephone: (202) 720-7641. Web Site Address: http://www.fsa.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All producers meeting eligibility requirements may receive assistance. Applications are non-competitive. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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12. FEDERAL-STATE MARKETING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To assist in exploring new market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products and to encourage research and innovation aimed at improving the efficiency and performance of the marketing system. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Proposals may deal with barriers, challenges or opportunities manifesting at any stage of the marketing chain including direct, wholesale, and retail. Proposals may involve small, medium or large scale agricultural entities but should potentially benefit multiple producers or agribusinesses. Proprietary proposals that benefit one business or individual will not be considered. Proposals that address issues of importance at the State, regional or national level are appropriate for FSMIP. FSMIP also seeks unique proposals on a smaller scale that may serve as pilot projects or case studies useful as a model for others. Of particular interest are proposals that reflect a collaborative approach between the States, academia, the farm sector and other appropriate entities and stakeholders. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State Departments of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Stations and other appropriate State agencies. Beneficiary Eligibility: Producers, processors, marketing agencies, and general public. Credentials/Documentation: A grant agreement is entered into between the administering Federal agency and the State agency that submits the application. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit forms SF424 and SF424A, a narrative description of the proposal, and a supplemental budget. Supporting documents such as letters of support may be submitted. Award Procedure: The requests are reviewed and approved or disapproved by the Agricultural Marketing Service in competition with other applications received. Grantees are notified of the amount awarded by allotment letter. Grant payments are made on a reimbursable basis. Deadlines: Mid-February. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 4-5 months from the application deadline. Appeals: No formal appeal procedure. Renewals: Awards are generally for one year. Additional time to complete the project may be requested. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: States must at least match the request for grant funds. The match consists of

cash or a combination of cash and in kind resources. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Payments are made to the States on an as needed, reimbursable basis over the grant period. Advance payments may be requested. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2501-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $1,334,000; FY 08 $3,209,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $21,000 to $135,000. Average: $51,385. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2005, 76 proposals were submitted and 26 projects were funded. In fiscal year 2006, 75 proposals were submitted and it is estimated that 25 projects will be funded. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Staff Officer, Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program, Agricultural Marketing Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 4009-S, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 7202704 Contact: Janise Zygmont. Web Site Address: http://www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/fsmip.htm. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Project selection is based on several factors: relative need or importance of the problem to be addressed; benefits likely to be derived in relation to the funds requested; level of state and other non-Federal support; potential impact on other states or issues of national importance; measures to be used in evaluating the impact of the project; and unique innovative features of the project. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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13. FARMERS MARKET PROMOTION PROGRAM

(Farmers Market Promotion Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To increase domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by improving and expanding, or assisting in the improvement and expansion of, domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities; and develop, or aid in the development of, new farmers markets, roadside stands, community-supported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer infrastructures. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Projects must improve and expand, or assist in the improvement and expansion of, domestic farmers markets, roadside stands, communitysupported agriculture programs, and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities through innovative approaches to market operations and management, improving access to relevant marketing and financial information, and consumer-based education and market access. Eligible entities must apply for FMPP funds on behalf of direct marketing operations that include two or more farmers/farm vendors who produce and sell their own products through a common distribution channel. Use of funds are based on documented needs, excluding, however, routine operational expenses such as management salaries or other salaries associated with normal operation of farm markets/marketing entities, utility bills, and insurance premiums. FMPP grant funds cannot be used to pay for acquisition, repair, rehabilitation, or construction of a building or facility; acquisition of land; political or lobbying activities; or any activities prohibited by 7 CFR parts 3015 and 3019. Additional detail and justification must be provided for any purchase that is expected to exceed $5,000. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Agricultural cooperatives, local governments, nonprofit corporations, public benefit corporations, economic development corporations, regional farmers market authorities, and Tribal governments. Projects must be located within the 50 States or the District of Columbia. Beneficiary Eligibility: Direct marketing operations that include two or more farm vendors who produce and sell their own products through a common marketing channel, and consumers. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must provide documentation as to how they meet the definition of an eligible entity. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit forms SF-424, SF-424A, and SF-424B, an eligibility statement, a narrative description of the proposal including project title, executive summary, goals, background, workplan and resource requirements, and expected results, a supplemental budget summary, and any supporting documents such as letters of support. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed and approved or disapproved by the Agricultural Marketing Service in competition with other applications received. Grantees are notified of the amount awarded by allotment letter. Grant payments are made on a reimbursable basis. Deadlines:

Contact the Farmers Market Promotion Program contact for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 120 to 180 days from the application deadline. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Projects are not to exceed 18 months. Grant payments are made on an asneeded basis over the grant period. Advance payments may be requested. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2501-0-1-352. Obligations: FY 07 $1,000,000; FY 08 est $1,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The maximum grant is $75,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Farmers Market Promotion Program, Marketing Services Branch, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA, Room 2646-South, STOP 0269, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C., 20250-0269. Telephone: (202) 720-8317. Contact: Errol Bragg. Web Site Address: http://www.ams.usda.gov/tmd/MSB/index.htm CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications are evaluated on the following criteria: need for the project, direct benefit to farmers/vendors, project innovation, degree of collaboration/partnerships and farmer/producer participation, quantitative evaluation and measurement of the projects impact, long-term project sustainability, transferability of project outcomes, and reasonableness of the budget. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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14. GRANTS FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH COMPETITIVE RESEARCH GRANTS

E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Formal proposal to National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, USDA/CSREES as outlined in the guidelines. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 as implemented by 7 CFR Part 3019. Award Procedure: National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program staff members review and evaluate all proposals with the assistance and advice of a peer panel of qualified scientists and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the field covered by the proposal. Proposals are accepted in order of merit to the extent permitted by available funds. Deadlines: Specific deadlines are announced in the request for applications or guidelines for each fiscal year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 180 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Proposals for renewal should be submitted at the announced deadline. Renewals are treated in competition with all other pending proposals. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Normally, competitive research projects will be supported for periods of up to 4 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1500-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $175,142,784; FY 08 est $240,084,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Note: Grants are competitively awarded. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $4,000 to $5,000,000. Average: $183,607. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Significant accomplishments include: (1) Genomics - Support for international efforts to complete a draft sequence of the rice and bovine genomes. The rice sequence will serve as a model system that is now greatly accelerating the understanding of all cereals. (2) Biofuels - research has resulted in the development of more efficient bioprocessing of agricultural wastes into ethanol, making the process much more economically viable. (3) Pests and Diseases - Fundamental research has led to the development of a preventative treatment for screw worm, a devastating pest of livestock. It is estimated that this development will save US agriculture over $1 billion annually by preventing losses in production and overcoming international trade barriers related to this pest. (For more information see the program web site www.reeusda.gov/nri). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Chief Scientist, National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Ag Box 2241, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-2241. Telephone: (202) 401-5022. Web Site Address: http://www.reeusda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 1. The scientific merit of the application for research, education and/or extension, including: a) novelty innovation and originality, b) where model systems are used the ability to transfer knowledge gained to organisms of importance to US agriculture, c) conceptual adequacy, d) clarity and delineation of objectives, e) adequacy and suitability of the methodology f)demonstration of feasibility through preliminary data g) Probability of 22

(NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM) FEDERAL AGENCY: COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To support research, education and extension grants that address key problems of national, regional and multistate importance in sustaining all components of agriculture (farming, ranching, forestry, aquaculture, rural communities, human nutrition and obesity, food and fiber processing, etc.) Providing this support to US agriculture requires that the NRI advance fundamental. Building on these discoveries will necessitate new efforts in education and extension that deliver science-based knowledge to people, allowing them to make informed practical decisions. All grants are awarded on a competitive basis. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The selected areas for research, education and extension grants are broad and change as the needs of US agriculture change. Applicants should check the request for applications for changes. Priorities are identified for: agricultural security; plant science and plant pathology; animal science; entomology and nematology; natural resources and environment; nutrition/ obesity; food quality and health; markets and trade; rural development; new products and processes; and nanotechnology. Grant funds may be used for costs necessary to conduct research, education and extension (salaries and wages, scientific equipment, materials and supplies, travel, publication costs, and other allowable direct and indirect costs). Applicants should check the annual request for applications for limitation on indirect costs. The primary responsibility for general supervision of all grant activities rests with the grantee organization; the project director is responsible for the work defined in the grant. Funds may not be used for purposes other than those specified in the grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For research grants applicant eligibility includes State Agricultural Experiment Stations, U.S. colleges/universities, other U.S. research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, and individuals. For integrated research, education and extension grants eligibility includes State Agricultural Experiment Stations, U.S. colleges/universities, research foundations maintained by colleges or universities, private research organizations with established and demonstrated capacities to perform research or technology transfer, Federal research agencies and national laboratories. Proposals from scientists at non-U.S. organizations will not be considered for support. Beneficiary Eligibility: For research grants eligibility includes State Agricultural Experiment Stations, U.S. colleges/universities, other U.S. research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations, and individuals. For integrated research, education and extension grants eligibility includes State Agricultural Experiment Stations, U.S. colleges/universities, research foundations maintained by colleges or universities, private research organizations with established and demonstrated capacities to perform research or technology transfer, Federal research agencies and national laboratories. Proposals from scientists at nonU.S. organizations will not be considered for support. Credentials/Documentation: Each prospective grantee organization must furnish the organizational information and assurances specified in the guidelines. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: All proposal solicitations are published on the Agencys Web site. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and

success. 2. Qualifications of the proposed project personnel and adequacy of the facilities 3) Planning and administration of the project 4) Relevance of the proposal to improvements in, and sustainability of, US agriculture as specified in the request for applications. APPLICATION FORM: 08_nri

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15. HOMELAND SECURITY-AGRICULTURAL

(Homeland Security Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To provide funding to protect the food supply and agricultural production, protect USDA facilities and other agricultural infrastructure and protect USDA staff and manage emergency preparedness. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: These funds are subject to the provisions of 31 U.S.C. 1301 requiring their use only for the purpose for which they were appropriated. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Recipients must be eligible under section 1472(c) of NARETPA. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiaries must be eligible under section 1472(c). Credentials/Documentation: Each first-time recipient must furnish organizational management information requested by the funding agency, and each applicant must provide assurances specified in the annual solicitation of applications. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Letters of intent are requested prior to the submission of project proposals. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants submit project proposals along with OMB-approved Application Forms to CSREES for approval. Award Procedure: Proposals are reviewed and evaluated by CSREES staff members with the assistance and advice of peer panels of qualified educators, administrators, industrialists, and other appropriate persons who are specialists in the fields covered by the proposals, as needed. Grant payments will be made through the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System. Deadlines: Not applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are awarded for project periods of 12 to 36 months duration. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-0115-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $9,504,000; FY 08 est $13,705,920; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: It is anticipated that awards will range from $250,000 to $2,000,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not applicable. This is a newly funded program. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: CSREES Administrators Office, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Room 305-A, Stop 2201, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-2201. Web Site Address: http://www.reeusda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: In FY 2002, a panel of USDA scientists knowledgeable in the Nations plant and animal disease diagnostic capability, recommended to the Secretary a plan of initiating a comprehensive national network of laboratories for the rapid detection and diagnosis of plant and animal diseases. The institutions selected by the panel for initial inclusion in the network were recommended using the following criteria: (1) Existing scientific capacity; (2) Existing laboratory capacity which could be modified to meet Biosafety Level 3 requirements; (3) Both animal and plant diagnostic capabilities; (4) Geographical location meeting one or more of the following requirements: located in are area with a high risk of disease/pest incursions; located in an area with high concentration of vulnerable agricultural activity; complements or supplements regional Federal laboratory activity or is in an area not effectively served by an existing Federal facility; (5) State-of-theart communication and information technology systems. Must be capable of managing secure communications with other laboratories and central reporting unit; and 6) An effective outreach/extension system. APPLICATION FORM: USDA-CREES-instructions

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16. FARM LABOR HOUSING LOANS AND GRANTS

(Labor Housing) FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL DEVELOPMENT (RD), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To provide decent, safe, and sanitary low-rent housing and related facilities for domestic farm laborers. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Guaranteed/Insured Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The loans and grants may be used for construction, repair, or purchase of year-round or seasonal housing; acquiring the necessary land and making improvements on land for housing; and developing related support facilities including central cooking and dining facilities, small infirmaries, laundry facilities, day care centers, other essential equipment and facilities or recreation areas. Funds may also be used to pay certain fees and interest incidental to the project. Restrictions on the use of funds are: Developers fees, resident services, cost of unrelated commercial space, costs associated with other lenders/grantors. Housing financed with labor housing loan or grant funds must be occupied by domestic farm laborers, individuals who derive a substantial portion of their income from farm labor, and their families. The occupants must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Loans are available to farmers, family farm partnership, family farm corporations, or an association of farmers. Loans and grants are available to States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, political subdivisions of States, broad-based public or private nonprofit organizations, federally recognized Indian Tribes and non- profit corporations of farm workers. Grants are available to eligible applicants only when there is a pressing need and when it is doubtful that such facilities could be provided unless grant assistance is available. Beneficiary Eligibility: A domestic farm laborer is any person who receives a substantial portion of his/her income as a laborer on a farm in the United States and is either (1) a citizen of the United States, or (2) has been legally admitted for permanent residency. Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must furnish factual evidence of the following: (a) The number of domestic farm laborers currently being used in the area; (b) the kind of labor performed; (c) the future need for domestic farm labor in the area; (d) the kind, condition, and adequacy of housing presently used for such labor; (e) ownership of presently occupied housing; (f) ability of workers to pay necessary rent; and (g) with the exception of State and local public agencies, be unable to provide housing from its own resources or credit on terms and conditions that would enable the applicant to provide labor housing. Costs will be determined in accordance with 7 CFR 3015 or 3016 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: For FY 06 the Section 514 Program will be awarded through a Notice of Funding Available (NOFA) announced in the Federal Register March 15, 2006. The NOFA application period is 2 months from the date of the announcement. The NOFA deadline is May 14, 2006. Funds available for off-farm new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation are as follows: Section 514 Loan $36,116,887; Section 516 Grant $13,860,000; Rental Assistance (RA) and Operating Assistance (only for migrant workers) will be available for all new construction funds. Other Distribution of Funding: Loans: On-Farm-$2,000,000; Administrators Reserve-$4,179,805; Grants: Technical Assistant Grants-$0; Administrators Reserve-$3,369,960. Award Procedure: Applications will be scored on the following factors: (1) The presence and extent of leveraged assistance for the units that will serve RHS income-

eligible tenants at basic rents comparable to those if RHS provided full financing, computed as a percentage of the RHS total development cost. A minimum of ten percent leveraged assistance is required to earn points; however, less than ten percent and the proposal includes donated land, two points will be awarded for the donated land, (0 to 20 points); (2) Seasonal, temporary, migrant housing (5 points for up to and including 50 percent of the units; 10 points for 51 percent or more); For FY 2005, National Office initiative will be based on the presence of and extent to which a tenant services plan exists that clearly outlines services that will be provided to the residents of the proposed project. Two points will be awarded for each resident service included in the tenant services plan up to a maximum of 10 points,(0 to 10 points). Application selection process: (1) States will review and score the applications and submit a list of applications in rank and point score order to the National Office; (2) the National Office will rank applications on a nation-wide basis and will advise States of the results. Deadlines: Please contact the program contact listed in the Informations Contacts section below. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: RHS uses a two-stage application process for the Farm Labor Housing Program. First, applicants submit preapplications, which are used to determine preliminary eligibility and feasibility. RHS then invites some applicants to submit formal applications. Section 514/516 funds are divided between off-farm housing and on-farm housing. The off-farm program provides loans and grants to organizations that assist farm workers at offfarm locations with no restrictions that workers be employed on a particular farm. Under new regulations effective June 1999, preapplications for the off-farm program funds must be submitted in response to a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) published in the Federal Register every year. RHS scores the preapplications, using a ranking process to determine which applicants will be invited to submit formal applications. The on-farm program makes loans to eligible farmers (or a group of farmers) to provide Housing, usually for their own laborers. Preapplications for on-farm units, or for repair And rehabilitation of existing off-farm units, may be submitted at any time are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Appeals: A person or organization who is directly and adversely affected by an administrative decision by Rural Development should follow the procedures found in 7 CFR Part 1900, Subpart B of Rural Development Administrative Appeal Procedures. Renewals: Not applicable; although, applicants may apply under subsequent funding cycles. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: In case of a grant, 10 percent or more of the total development cost must be obtained from other sources. This may include funds made available through the power to levy taxes, assessments or charges, or from other credit sources including a Rural Development Labor Housing loan under Section 514. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Loans are usually made for 33 years at 1 percent interest. Grants may cover up to 90 percent of development cost. The balance may be (and usually is) a Section 514 loan. RHS rental assistance (RA) subsidy can be used to limit tenant payments to 30 percent of their income. RA can be used as an operating subsidy for projects or units with Section 516 funding that serve migrants. It is RHS policy to attempt to use less than a 90 percent grant when RA is utilized. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: (Grants) 12-2004-0-1-604; (Loans) 12-4141-0-3-371; 12-2081-0-4-371. Obligations: Loans: FY 07 $41,580,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Grants: FY 07 $13,860,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Initial Grants $48,270 to $5,412,973. Average: $2,365,805. Initial Loans 25

ranged from $196,400 to $300,000,000. Average: $1,297,028. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 2005, 818 new units were built and 1,222 units were rehabilitated or developed as multiple family-type housing and on-farm individual-type housing units. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Multi-Family Housing Processing Division, Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 7201604. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: A clearly defined need must exist to provide housing for domestic farm workers. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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17. RURAL RENTAL HOUSING LOANS

FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL DEVELOPMENT (RD), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To provide economically designed and constructed rental and cooperative housing and related facilities suited for rural residents. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans; Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Loans can be used to construct, or to purchase and substantially rehabilitate rental or cooperative housing or to develop manufactured housing projects. Housing as a general rule will consist of multi-units with two or more family units and any appropriately related facilities. Funds may also be used to provide approved recreational and service facilities appropriate for use in connection with the housing and to buy and improve the land on which the buildings are to be located. Loans may not be made for nursing, special care, or institutional-type homes. Grants are in the form of rental assistance for some units within the underwritten property. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicants may be individuals, cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, State or local public agencies, profit corporations, trusts, partnerships, limited partnerships, and be unable to finance the housing either with their own resources or with credit obtained from private sources. However, applicants must be able to assume the obligations of the loan, furnish adequate security, and have sufficient income for repayment. They must also have the ability and intention of maintaining and operating the housing for purposes for which the loan is made. Loans may be made in communities up to 10,000 people in MSA areas and some communities up to 20,000 population in non- MSA areas. Applicants in towns of 10,000 to 20,000 should check with their local Rural Development; office to determine if the agency can serve them. Assistance is available to eligible applicants in States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Marianas, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Beneficiary Eligibility: Occupants must be very low-, low- or moderate-income families households, elderly, handicapped, or disabled persons. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must furnish evidence of the following: (a) A comprehensive market analysis showing the need for such service; (b) a legal capacity to incur the obligation and operate the housing; (c) a sound budget; (d) good credit history; (e) inability to obtain necessary funds from other sources on terms and conditions that would enable the applicants to rent the units for amounts that are within payment ability of eligible very low, low-, or moderate-income family, households, elderly, handicapped, or disabled occupants. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: For FY 06 the Section 515 Program will be awarded through a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) announced in the Federal Register March 15, 2006. The NOFA application period is 60 days from the date of the announcement. The NOFA deadline is May 14, 2006. Award Procedure: Applications will be scored on the following factors (the factors are the same as last years except for the additional requirement (shown in italics) that has been added to factor 4, the National Office initiative): (1) The presence and extent of leveraged assistance for the units that will serve RHS income-eligible tenants at basic rents comparable to those if RHS provided full financing, computed as a percentage of the RHS total development cost. (0 to 20 points); (2) the units to be developed are in a colonia, tribal land, EZ, EC, or REAP community, or in a place identified in the State Consolidated Plan or State Needs Assessment as a high need community for multifamily housing. (State refers to the State Government.) (20 points);

(3) the loan request includes donated land meeting the provisions of 7 CFR 1944.215(r)(4). (5 points); and (4) in States where RHS has an on-going formal working relationship, agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State to provide State resources (State funds, State RA, HOME funds, CDBG funds, or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits) for RHS proposals; or where the State provides preference or points to RHS proposals in awarding such State resources, 20 points will be provided to loan requests that include such State resources in an amount equal to at least 5 percent of the total development cost. (National office initiative) (20 points). Deadlines: Please contact the program contact listed in the Information Contacts section below. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Within 30 days, States will review and score the applications and submit a list of applications in rank and point score order to the National Office. Following the States submission of applications to the National Office, within 30 days the National Office will rank applications on a nation-wide basis and advise States of the results. Appeals: Applicant may request reconsideration on the basis of pertinent facts concerning the application. Renewals: Applicants may reapply at next Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program is now a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Rural Development State Directors use needs criteria to establish a list of targeted communities for which applicants may request loan funds. Applications are then rated competitively in order to select recipients. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Loans are for up to 30 years at an effective 1 percent interest rate, and are amortized over 50 years. A current rate is used for the promissory note but thereafter is used only to determine maximum rent payments. Tenants pay basic rent or 30 percent of adjusted income, whichever is greater. RHS rental assistance subsidy can be used to limit tenant payment to 30 percent of their income. Loans made through contracts entered into on or after December 15, 1989 cannot be prepaid. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4141-0-3-371; 12-2081-0-1-371. Obligations: FY 07 $36,382,000 (for repair/rehab only); FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Loan limit per application is $1 million. Total limit per State (reserve and setaside funds are not included in this cap): $2.5 million. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: Director, Multi-Family Housing Processing Division, Rural Development, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 7201604. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: FM3560-25

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18. VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSING REPAIR LOANS AND GRANTS

(Rural Housing Loans and Grants) FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL DEVOLOPMENT (RD) RURAL HOUSING PROGRAMS (RHP) DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: Section 504 loans and grants are intended to help very low-income owneroccupants in rural areas repair their properties. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans; Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Loan funds may be used to make general repairs and improvements to properties or to remove health and safety hazards. Grant funds may be used only to pay for the costs for repairs and improvements that will remove identified health and safety hazards or to repair or remodel dwellings to make them accessible for houshold members with disabilities. Loans and grants are typically used for repair or replacement of heating, plumbing or electrical services, roof or basic structure as well as water and waste disposal systems, and weatherization. Loans bear an interest rate of one percent and are repaid over a period up to 20 years. In addition to the above purpose, loan funds may be used to modernize the dwelling. Maximum loan amount cannot exceed a cumulative total of $20,000 to any eligible person and maximum lifetime grant assistance is $7,500 to any eligible person. The house must be located in an eligible rural area which does not exceed 10,000 population. Some places with populations between 10,000 and 25,000 may be eligible if not within a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Assistance is available in States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas and the Trust Territories of the Pacific Islands. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicants must own and occupy a home in a rural area; and be a citizen of the United States or reside in the United States after having been legally admitted for permanent residence or on indefinite parole. Loan recipients must have sufficient income to repay the loan. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older and be unable to repay a loan for that part of the assistance received as a grant. Applicants income may not exceed the very low-income limit set forth in RD Instructions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Applicants must own and occupy a home in a rural area; and be a citizen of the United States or reside in the United States after having been legally admitted for permanent residence or on indefinite parole. Loan recipients must have sufficient income to repay the loan. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older and be unable to repay a loan for the part of the assistance received as a grant. Applicants income may not exceed the very low-income limit set forth in RD Instructions. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence of ownership and verification of income and debts. Grant recipients must provide evidence of age. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants must file an application form at the Rural Development field office serving the county where the dwelling is located. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Delegated to Community Development Manager. Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 60 days from time applications are filed if no backlog of applications exists. Applications for assistance far exceed available funding. There is generally a waiting list for funding. Appeals: Agency regulations providing customers with the rights for an informal review, mediation or alternative dispute resolution (ADR), or appeal to the National Appeals Division (NAD) are contained in 7 CFR Part 3550. NAD regulations are found at 7 CFR Part 11. Requests for an informal review, mediation and ADR must be received within 30 days from the date of the adverse decision. Requests for an appeal to NAD must be received within 30 days of receipt of the adverse decision. Renewals: Applicants may reapply at any time. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no matching requirements. This program has no statutory formula. The following basic formula criteria are to allocate program loan funds to various States: (A x .50 + B x .50) x funds available = State basic formula allocation. Where A is States percentage of national number of rural occupied units; and B is States percentage of national number of rural households below 50 percent of area median income. The formula for grants is: (A x 1/3 + B x 1/3 + C x 1/3) x funds available = State basic allocation. Where C is States percentage of national rural population 62 years of age and older. The data source for each of these criteria are based on the latest census data available. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This assistance is available throughout the year by means of an established allocation system. Funds are usually released to borrowers/grantees as a lump sum payment for completed repairs or, as needed, for repairs in progress. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: (Loans) 12-4141-0-3-371; 12-2081-0-1-371; (Grants) 12-2064-0-1-604. Obligations: (Loans) FY 07 $36,800,000; FY 08 est $34,409,003; and FY 09 est not available. (Grants) FY 07 $20,700,000; FY 08 est $29,790,000; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Loans Averaged $5,942; Grants Averaged $5,638. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Director, Single-Family Housing Processing Division, Rural Development Rural Housing Programs, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-1474. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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19. RURAL RENTAL ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS

(Rental Assistance) FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL DEVELOPMENT (RD), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To reduce the tenant contribution paid by low-income families occupying eligible Rural Rental Housing (RRH), Rural Cooperative Housing (RCH), and Farm Labor Housing (LH) projects financed by the Rural Housing Service (RHS) through its Sections 515, 514 and 516 loans and grants. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Rental assistance may be used to reduce the rents paid by low-income senior citizens or families and domestic farm laborers and families whose rents exceed 30 percent of an adjusted annual income. Tenants who may be eligible must occupy units in eligible RRH, RCH and LH projects financed by RHS. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible to participate in the rental assistance program, borrowers must have an eligible project. All projects must convert to Interest Credit Plan II before they are eligible, except direct RRH and insured RRH loans approved prior to August 1, 1968, and LH loans and grants. For a borrower to have an eligible project, the loan must be an RRH insured or direct loan made to a broad-based nonprofit organization, or State or local agency or; an RRH insured loan made to an individual or organization who has or will agree to operate the housing on a limited profit basis as defined in 7 CFR 3560.254 (a) or; an RCH insured or direct loan or; an LH loan, or an LH loan and grant combination made to a broad-based nonprofit organization or nonprofit organization of farm workers or a State or local public agency. New construction and/or rehabilitation projects, utilizing the Section 8 program from HUD will not be considered eligible projects, although it may be used for eligible families in existing projects utilizing Section 8 for part of the units. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any very low and low-income family, handicapped or senior citizen that is unable to pay the approved rental rate for an eligible RHS rental assistance unit within 30 percent of their adjusted monthly income. Households eligible for rental assistance are those 1) whose net tenant contribution to rent, determined in accordance with 3560.203 (a)(2), is less than the basic rent for the unit; 2) whose head of the household is a U.S. citizen or a legal alien as defined in 3560.11; 3) who meet the occupancy rules established by the borrower in accordance with 3560.155 (e); and 4) who have a signed, unexpired tenant certification form on file with the borrower. Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must be the owner or plan to become an owner of an eligible RHS RRH, RCH, or LH project operating on a limited profit or nonprofit basis. This program is excluded from coverage under 7 CFR 3015 or 3016. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is excluded from coverage under 7 CFR 3015 or 3016. Application Procedure: Eligible borrowers will initiate the processing by submitting Form RD 356025, Request for Rental Assistance. Applications shall then be reviewed under the procedure set forth in 7CFR 3560.255. This program is excluded from coverage under 7 CFR 3015 or 3016. Award Procedure: After the application has been reviewed by the Rural Development Manager, it is given final approval by the State Director. The State Director will determine the number of rental assistance units to be given from the total

of units that were allocated to the State. Projects may be eligible for rental assistance for up to 100 percent of the number of units in the project. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 90 days from the time Form RD 1944-25, Request for Rental Assistance is filed. Appeals: Applicant may request reconsideration on the basis of pertinent facts concerning the application under the provisions of RD Instruction 1900-B. Renewals: Rental assistance contracts for new as well as existing projects may be renewed for at the end of the original contract subject to the availability of funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The statistical factors used for fund allocation are: 1. State percentage of RHS rural population and the source is 2000 Census updated by ERS; 2. State percentage of RHS rural housing units lacking plumbing and/or overcrowded and the source is 2000 Census; and 3. State percentage of persons in poverty living in RHS rural areas and the source is 2000 Census. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Rental assistance contracts shall be funded subject to the availability of funds and appropriation language. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-0137-0-1-604; 12-2002-0-1-604. Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 07 $487,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Data unavailable at this time. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: Director, Multi-family Housing Portfolio Management Division, Rural Housing Programs (RP), Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-1615. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: FM3560-25

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20. DIRECT HOUSING-NATURAL DISASTER LOANS AND GRANTS

(Rural Housing Loans and Grants) FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL DEVELOPMENT, HOUSING PROGRAMS (RHP), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To assist qualified recipients to meet emergency assistance needs resulting from natural disaster. Funds are only available to the extent that funds are not provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). For the purpose of administering these funds, natural disaster will only include those counties identified by a Presidential declaration. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans; Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To assist very-low income owner- occupants to repair or replace damaged property as a direct result of a natural disaster. Loans are made in counties named by the Federal Management Agency as being eligible for Federal assistance under an emergency declaration by the President. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicants must own and occupy the home in a rural area. Loan recipients must have sufficient income to repay the loan. Grant recipients must be 62 years of age or older and be unable to repay a loan for that part of the assistance received as a grant. The applicants income for a loan may not exceed the very low-income limit, which can be obtained in any Rural Development (RD) field office. Beneficiary Eligibility: Applicants/borrowers are the direct beneficiaries when they meet all eligibility criteria. Credentials/Documentation: Natural disasters will only include those areas identified by a Presidential declaration. Funds are only available to the extent that funds are not provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Applicants must establish that physical damage was caused by natural disaster. For Section 504 loans/grants, there must be evidence of ownership and verification of income and debts. For grant recipients, evidence of age is required. The applicant must be unable to get credit elsewhere and demonstrate repayment for the loan. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants must file Form RD 410-4 at the Rural Development field office serving the county where the dwelling is located. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Final approval of the application is given by the Community Development Manager. Deadlines: Applicants must file applications from the date of declaration/designation and until supplemental appropriated funds are exhausted. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 60 days subject to the availability of funds, from the time the application is filed if no backlog of applications exist. Appeals: Applicants may request reconsideration at the local RD field office and may appeal adverse actions in accordance with 7 CFR Part 11. Appeals may be filed within 30 days after notification of the adverse decision is received by the loan/grant applicants.

Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: These funds are available only if the Supplemental Emergency Funding for Natural Disaster has been appropriated. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: (Loans) 12-2081-0-1-371; 12-4215-0-3-371. (Grants) 12-1953-0-1-999. Obligations: (Loans) FY 07 $40,000; FY 08 est. not available; and FY 09 est. not available. (Grants) FY 07 $21,300; FY 08 est. $0; and FY 09 est. $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: (Loans) $6,167; (Grants) $5,241. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2005, the number of existing houses improved through Section 504 Natural Disaster Loans and Grants was 1,322. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Director, Single Family Processing Division, Rural Housing Programs (RHP), Department of Agriculture, Washington DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 7201474. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: RD0410-0004

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21. DAIRY OPTIONS PILOT PROGRAM

(DOPP) FEDERAL AGENCY: RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY (RMA), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the Dairy Options Pilot Program (DOPP) is to educate dairy producers in the use of options contracts as risk management tools and to ascertain the usefulness of options to dairy producers in various regional markets. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds will be used to share the cost of premium for put options purchased by DOPP participants and for a portion of the brokers fees to conduct and execute transactions. Funds may be used to purchase only put options on milk futures contracts. Other discretionary expenses will be incurred by RMA to operate the program such as those associated with the DOPPs required training sessions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible for any benefits under this program, applicants must be dairy farmers (i.e., an individual, entity, or joint operation, which as owner, operator, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper is entitled to share in the production available for marketing from the dairy farm, or share in the proceeds thereof) who: (1) Are eligible for a production flexibility contract, a marketing assistance loan or any other assistance under Title I of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996; (2) volunteer to participate in this program; (3) operate a dairy farm located in a county selected for the pilot program; and (4) have documented production history of at least 100,000 pounds of production over any consecutive 6-month period during the most recent 12 months. Beneficiary Eligibility: Dairy farmers. Credentials/Documentation: Dairy farmers must certify that they are eligible for the DOPP and that their farm produced at least 100,000 pounds of milk over a consecutive 6 month period during the most recent 12 months. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The DOPP application and participation agreement materials include Form CCC-320 and a brochure explaining DOPP, along with instructions. Consultation or assistance is available from RMA and from extension agents to aid in preparing these forms. No informal preapplication consultation is necessary. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The DOPP application materials will be mailed to producers in counties where the program operates. Award Procedure: Each round of the program will last up to 12 months for each participant and operate for up to 3 years in each pilot county. Deadlines: Farmers have one month after the county official training date to return their signed application and a copy of their production records to RMA. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Farmers should expect a response within 3 weeks of RMAs receipt of their applications. Appeals: None. Renewals: None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The program has no statutory formula. The proposed cost-sharing arrangement between RMA and participating dairy farmers calls for RMA to pay for 80 percent of premiums and up to $30 in broker fees for each options contract purchased under the DOPP. The farmer pays for 20 percent of the premium and any broker fees in excess of $30 per contract. This program has no matching requirements for State and local governments. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: This assistance is available to farmers in selected counties from the date application materials are mailed to farmers in those counties until all options have been liquidated. All DOPP options must be purchased within 4 months of the date of the training session in each county. The assistance is paid to the farmers broker on behalf of the farmer on a transaction-bytransaction basis. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-3-351. Obligations: (Direct payments) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est no reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: None. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In DOPP Round I, 1,450 dairy producers were trained; 428 of those dairy producers bought 1,700 milk put options. During DOPP Round II, 1,226 dairy producers were trained; 129 of those dairy producers bought 310 milk put options due to low prices. An increased number of dairy producers attended training during Round III; 790 of those dairy producers bought 2,816 milk put options. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Risk Management Agency, Stop #0808, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250. Contact: Lee Ziegler, Telephone: (202) 690-0520. Fax: (202) 690-3605. Email: rma.options@wdc.usda.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.rma.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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22. TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE

(TAA) FEDERAL AGENCY: FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: Under the program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides technical assistance and cash benefits to eligible farmers and fishermen if increased imports have contributed importantly to a price decline of at least 20 percent. Technical assistance under the program can provide access to a wide variety of resources from USDAs Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), in partnership with a county Extension Service, to assist producers in exploring alternative crops and marketing techniques. The programs goal is to help producers respond proactively to import competition through training, cash benefits, and employment services. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: This program makes payments to eligible farmers, ranchers, fish farmers, and fishermen competing with imported aquaculture products. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: USDAs FAS will certify producers eligibility for adjustment assistance if they can demonstrate that their prices are less than or equal to 80 percent of the national average price during the previous 5 marketing years and that increases in imports of like or competitive products contributed importantly to the decline in prices. They may then apply individually for benefits. Once a petition has been certified, an applicant is eligible for TAA benefits if: (1) the applicant is an owner, operator, landlord, tenant, or sharecropper who shares in the risk of producing a crop and who is entitled to share in the crop availability for marketing from the farm, or qualified fishermen; (2) they are a producer of a raw agricultural commodity, including livestock, fish, and aquaculture products. Beneficiary Eligibility: Producers of raw commodities who have been adversely affected by import competition and are covered by a certification of eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: When applying, producers must provide documentation that they produced the commodity during the most recent marketing year. To be eligible for cash payments, producers must certify that their net income from farming, aquaculture or fishing has declined, from the pre-adjustment year, and that they have received their free technical assistance from the Extension Service. Even if eligible for benefits under multiple petitions, a producer may receive no more than $10,000 per year in TAA cash payments. Producers may receive no more than $65,000 in combined counter-cyclical and TAA payments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: A group of producers or an association representing a group of producers must first file a petition with USDAs FAS to establish eligibility for assistance. Petitions may be filed by a group of three or more producers or an authorized representative. The TAA petition form may be found on the Internet at http://www.fas.usda.gov/taa/fas0930.pdf. A copy may also be obtained from a USDA Farm Service Agency county office, or requested by phone at (202) 720-2916 or by writing to USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service, Trade Adjustment Assistance, STOP 1021, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-1021. The TAA regulation defines articles like or directly competitive as products falling generally under the same number in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS). Links to the HTS and a U.S. trade database are in the TAA Library. When preparing petitions, producers are encouraged to seek advice from the Trade Adjustment Assistance Office regarding how best to identify their commodity by HTS number. After a petition is certified, eligible producers who apply are eligible to receive trade adjustment technical assistance from the

Extension Service at no cost. The Extension Service will provide information regarding the feasibility and desirability of substituting one or more alternative commodities and improve the competitiveness of the production and marketing of the adversely affected commodity. Furthermore, to qualify for a TAA cash payment, producers must complete Form FSA-229, meet with the county Extension Service, and submit all supporting documentation by September 30. Award Procedure: FAS determined the eligibility of producers of raw commodities who have been adversely affected by import competition based on all information and supporting documentation provided. The Extension Service will make available to all producers who apply for TAA free technical assistance within 180 days of the petition certification date. The Extension Service will contact applicants with the times and dates of scheduled training sessions. Once an applicant has met all program requirements, they will receive a cash benefit based on the certified payment rate times the amount of commodity marketed in the approved marketing year. The Farm Service Agency will make a direct deposit payment to the eligible applicants checking account. Then, FAS will compute the amount of cash payment for certified eligible producers. The Farm Service Agency (FSA) or National Payment Service (NPS) will make direct deposit payments to certified eligible producers checking accounts. The maximum cash benefit is up to $10,000 per year. Applicants may receive less, if total applications exceed TAA funding levels. Deadlines: Use the link to access TAA Petition Registry in order to find out the filling date, approval date, and application period end date for each type of eligible commodity per impacted area http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/taa/registry.htm. A certified eligible producer must apply for adjustment assistance within 90 days after the eligibility certification approval date. FSA county offices can help producers prepare and submit their applications. To qualify for a TAA cash payment, producers must complete Form FSA-229, meet with the county Extension Service, and submit all supporting documentation by September 30. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Petition filing to establish eligibility, on the average, will take 40 days from the date that the petition is accepted and published in the Federal Register. The Extension Service will make available to all producers who apply for TAA free technical assistance within 180 days of the petition certification date. Appeals: Any person may obtain reconsideration and review of determinations made with respect to applications for program benefits by filing an appeal with the U.S. International Trade Court. Renewals: TAA may be available in subsequent years if imports keep increasing and producer prices remain below the 80-percent threshold. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: An eligible applicant will receive a monetary cash benefit using this formula, the cash benefit will be equal to the certified payment rate times the amount of eligible commodity marketed in the approved marketing year. Payment limitation of $10,000 exists for applicants who have received prior TAA payments in the same fiscal year or have received $65,000 in counter cyclical payments. Monetary cash benefits may also be less than the computed amount if total TAA payments exceed available funds. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Payment is made by direct deposit after determining applicant eligibility. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-4-350. Obligations: (Funds transferred from FAS to FSA for direct deposit payments) FY 07 $90,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The maximum cash benefit is up to $10,000 per year. In some years, 32

producers may receive less, if producer demands for TAA exceed funding levels. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Trade Adjustment Assistance, STOP 1021, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-1021, Telephone: (202) 720-2916. Web Site Address: http://www.fas.usda.gov/itp/taa/taaindex.htm. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All producers of an eligible commodity identified by HTS number, which has recently suffered from low prices due to increasing imports, and who meet eligibility requirements may receive assistance. Applications are noncompetitive. APPLICATION FORM: Petition FAS0930 Application FSA0229

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23. RURAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS

(RBOG) FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL BUSINESS-COOPERATIVE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Section 741, Public Law 104-127. OBJECTIVES: To promote sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grant funds may be used to assist in the economic development of rural areas by providing technical assistance, training, and planning for business and economic development. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Grants may be made to public bodies, nonprofit corporations, Indian tribes on Federal or State reservations or other Federally recognized tribal groups, and cooperatives with members that are primarily rural residents and that conduct activities for the mutual benefit of the members. Beneficiary Eligibility: Rural communities and businesses in rural areas. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence of legal capacity. Evidence of financial strength and expertise in activities such as proposed in the application, sufficient to ensure accomplishment of the activities and objectives described in the application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is subject to coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in the State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is subject to environmental review requirements; however, most applications are expected to qualify as general exclusions. Application Procedure: Potential applicants should file Standard Form 424.1, Application for Federal Assistance (For Nonconstruction), and additional material required by Agency regulations with the USDA Rural Development State Office. The application will include a written narrative and scope of work. More details are available from the Headquarters Office or any Rural Development State Office. Award Procedure: Applications will be given a priority score in accordance with the criteria set out in the program regulations. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 30 days to 1 year. Appeals: Adverse decision may be appealed in accordance with procedures set out at 7 CFR 11. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements, although availability of matching funds is considered in determining priority. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funding for complete projects is limited to projects that can be completed within 2 years. Projects of longer duration may only be funded for 1 year at a time. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Grantees must provide a financial report and performance activity report quarterly while the project is in process, and a project evaluation report within 1 year after the project is completed. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a programspecific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Records: Records and accounts must be maintained to reflect the operations of the project. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-0400-0-1-452. Obligations: FY 05 $3,075,000; FY 06 est $2,970,000; and FY 07 est $0 (Listed as going to Department of Commerce). Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $12,000 to $344,750. Average: $78,846. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 107 grants were made. In FY 2008 the number of grants were 38. It is anticipated that in FY 2009, approximately the same number will be funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Implementing regulations were published in the Federal Register (64 FR 71984) on December 23, 1999. The CFR citation is 7 CFR 4284, Subpart G. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact the appropriate Rural Development State Office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Rural Business-Cooperative Service, USDA, Specialty Lenders Division, STOP 3225, Room 6767, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20250-1521. Telephone: (202) 720-1400. Web Site Address: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.769, Rural Business Enterprise Grants. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) a $50,000 grant was made to help fund a business incubator; (2) a $33,500 grant was made to a Native American tribe for technical assistance in implementing a business plan; (3) a $344,500 grant was made to provide technical assistance in an Enterprise Community. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Grant selection criteria include the extent to which economic development resulting from the proposed project will be sustainable over the long term; the extent to which the project should lead to improvements in the quality of economic activity within the community, such as higher wages, improved benefits, greater career potential, and the use of higher level skills; the 34

amount of leveraging of funds from other sources; service to communities that are experiencing trauma due to a major natural disaster or the closing or major downsizing of a military facility or other major employer; service to communities that have remained consistently poor over the long term or have experienced long term population decline or job deterioration; and the extent of the projects usefulness as a best practicve that may serve as a model for other communities. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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24. DISTANCE LEARNING AND TELEMEDICINE LOANS AND GRANTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To encourage and improve the use of telemedicine, telecommunications, computer networks, and related advanced technologies to provide educational and medical benefits through distance learning and telemedicine projects to people living in rural areas and to improve rural opportunities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Direct Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Telecommunications, computer networks and related advanced technologies that provide educational and/or medical benefits to students, teachers, medical professionals and rural residents. Eligible costs depend on the type of financial assistance being requested; i.e., grant or loan. See 7 CFR Part 1703 for details. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible to receive a grant, loan and grant combination, or loan, the applicant must be legally organized as an incorporated organization or partnership, an Indian tribe or tribal organization, a state or local unit of government, a consortium, or other legal entity. The applicant must have legal capacity to contract with RUS. The applicant also must propose to utilize the financing to: (i) operate a rural community facility; or (ii) deliver distance learning or telemedicine services to entities that operate a rural community facility or to residents of rural areas at rates calculated to ensure that the benefit of the financial assistance is passed through to such entities or to residents of rural areas. The applicant must not be delinquent on any Federal debt. RUS electric and telecommunications borrowers are not eligible for grants. Generally, applicants are organizations such as schools, libraries, hospitals, medical centers, or other eligible organizations that will be users of a telecommunications, computer network, or related advanced technology system to provide educational and/or medical benefits to rural residents. Beneficiary Eligibility: The people living in rural areas and to improve rural opportunities, particularly in the areas of education, training and medical services. Credentials/Documentation: See 7 CFR Part 1703 for details. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 (7 CFR 3015). This program is not subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Submit application Form 424; non-delinquent on any Federal obligations; consultation with USDA State Director (for grant applicants); evidence of legal existence and authority to perform the proposed grant activities; a comprehensive rural telecommunications plan; scope of work plan, executive summary for the project: financial information; a statement of experience; funding commitment from other sources; compliance with Federal statutes and regulations (compliance with scoring criteria) and environmental impact; supplemental information and required additional RUS information. Award Procedure: Based on a determination that the loan is economically feasible and serves the purposes of the Rural Electrification Act, loans are approved for grants, RUS rates the applicants and determines awards based on those ratings.

Deadlines: See the federal register notice for grant application deadline. Loan applications may be submitted anytime and loans are approved through out the year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications are approved each fiscal year for which funding is made available. Applications that have not been approved may be resubmitted each year for consideration. Appeals: A grant applicant may appeal the numerical scoring to the Secretary in writing within 10 days after applicant is notified of the scoring level. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no formula requirements. A 15 percent matching contribution will be required from the applicant. No matching is required for applicants requesting loans. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds may be advanced monthly or as needed to reimburse disbursements for approved grant purposes. Applicants generally have three years to spend funds. Extensions may be granted. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1232-0-1-452. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $15,000,000; FY 08 est $24,750,000; and FY 09 est not reported. (loans) FY 07 $127,914,000; FY 08 est $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The minimum is $50,000. The maximum varies and is not to exceed the amount established by the RUS Administrator. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Assistant Administrator, Telecommunications Program, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 1590, Room 5151, Washington, DC 20250 1590. Telephone number (202) 720 9554, Facsimile (202) 720 0810. Web Site Address: http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/dlt/dlt.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Depending on the type of financial assistance: interactive rural education networks, remote health care units linkups, computer terminals that are required for a distance learning or telemedicine system, video and audio equipment, site development and alteration of buildings, telecommunications transmission facilities, and other telemedicine or distance learning projects. APPLICATION FORM: http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/dlt/dlt.htm

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25. RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Appeals: Applicant(s) have the right to request review by USDAs National Appeals Division, per 7 CFR 4290.1940(i). Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Applicants for a RBIC license must raise a minimum amount of private equity capital and must obtain debenture leverage (in the amount of 200 percent of its private capital) through the RBIP, to fund their investment activities. Under the current NOFA, USDA requires $10,000,000 in private equity capital and will not be granting exceptions to this requirement, pursuant to 7 CFR 4290.210(b), under this funding opportunity. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: RBICs must issue any Debentures subject to USDA guarantee within five years of licensing as an RBIC. Project grant funds will be available for a time period not to exceed 5 years after award. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1907-0-1-452. Obligations: FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Note: RBHIP Program included in Deficit Reduction Act of 2006, which cancelled all remaining unobligated funds as of September 30, 2006. No new funding has subsequently been made available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $20,000,000 Debentures and $1,000,000 Grants. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250-3201. Telephone: (202) 690-4730, Fax (202) 690-4737. Web Site Address: http://www.sba.gov/INV/RBIP CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Equity venture capital finance experience, community development finance experience, and ability to raise equity capital. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

OBJECTIVES: To promote economic development and create wealth and job opportunities among individuals living in rural areas and help to meet the equity capital investment needs primarily of smaller enterprises located in such areas. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Guaranteed/Insured Loans; Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: USDA licenses newly formed for-profit entities as Rural Business Investment Companys (RBIC)s and provides financial assistance in the form of debenture guarantees to such RBICs to fund their rural area investment activities. Recipients use funds from the guaranteed debentures to make equity capital investments mostly in smaller enterprises located primarily in rural areas. Additionally, USDA awards Operational Assistance grants to RBICs for the recipient to provide operational and technical assistance to the enterprises in which the RBIC invests. Debentures issued by the RBIC and guaranteed by USDA are for a term not to exceed 10 years. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An applicant is eligible to apply for an RBIC license if it meets the criteria in Subpart C of 7 CFR part 4290, which include but are not limited to: (1) the company is a newly formed for-profit entity or a newly formed for-profit subsidiary of such an entity; (2) the company has a qualified management team with experience in community development financing or relevant venture capital financing; and (3) the company will invest in enterprises that will create wealth and job opportunities in rural areas, with an emphasis on smaller enterprises. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual businesses or enterprises must satisfy established criteria, including but not limited to being: (A) a public, private, or cooperative for-profit or nonprofit organization; (B) a for-profit or nonprofit business controlled by an Indian tribe on a Federal or State reservation or other federally recognized Indian tribal group; or (C) any other person or entity; that primarily operates in a rural area, as determined by the Secretary. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence of legal capacity, economic feasibility and financial responsibility relative to the activity for which assistance is requested. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants may submit applications only after USDA publishes a Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) in the Federal Register and invites applications. Applicants must submit applications by the deadline specified in the NOFA. Application information and associated forms are available from the SBA Investment Division. Award Procedure: Applicants for RBIC designation will be selected for approval as an RBIC. Selected applicants then will have a certain period of time, specified by USDA but no more than 2 years, to raise its private capital. Those selected applicants that raise such resources by the applicable deadline and that meet other conditions established by USDA will receive a license to operate as an RBIC, which will include an operational assistance grant and a commitment of leverage in the form of debenture guarantees. Deadlines: Application deadlines will be set forth in a NOFA published in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: SBA, on behalf of USDA, may take an average of 120 days to consider and approve/disapprove applications.

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26. PUBLIC TELEVISION STATION DIGITAL TRANSITION GRANT PROGRAM

(Public Television Station Digital Transition Grant Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has ordered all television broadcasters to initiate the broadcast of a digital television signal and to cease analog television broadcasts. The result of this conversion will be a new, high performance television system that is highly efficient in its use of the radio spectrum. This will free spectrum to enable the introduction of new wireless telecommunications services such as mobile wireless Internet access. Before spectrum can be reallocated to new uses, all television stations must make the transition to the new broadcast system. Lagging far behind in this transition are the rural public television stations, which depend on viewer donations and public funds to buy the expensive digital equipment. A significant number of stations have not completed the transition, and many are rural stations that have no funding to proceed. The deadline for initiating digital broadcasting was May 2003, and all waivers of that date have expired. These stations are in violation of their FCC licenses. On February 17, 2009, all analog broadcasting is scheduled to cease, meaning that stations that have not transitioned will stop broadcasting any television signal. In addition to the public losing the benefits of public television programming, this will leave many school systems without educational programming they count on for curriculum compliance. This grant program assists rural public television stations in making the transition to digital television signal broadcasting. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may be used to install digital television facilities through purchase or lease (up to 3 years of lease costs); and for associated engineering and environmental studies. All broadcast facilities acquired under this program must be capable of delivering both digital television (DTV, sometimes called standard definition) and high definition television (HDTV) at both the interim and final channel power authorizations. Grant funds may be used to fund facilities directly connected to the digital transition of the broadcast signal such as: digital transmitters; digital translators; transmitting antennas; new towers or improvements to existing towers necessary for antenna installation; tower ground infrastructure such as land, buildings, fencing, standby power, and where commercial power is unreliable, power generation and conditioning facilities; studio to transmitter/translator communication links; television program production and management equipment; datacasting equipment; and subject to RUS approval, other facilities directly necessary for the digital transition of the broadcast signal. Grants shall not be used: to fund operations or for facilities not owned by the applicant (except for leased facilities as described above); for salaries, wages, and other public television employee benefits; for construction performed or expenditures made prior to the application deadline; or for facilities funded under other grants. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The applicant must be a public television station that serves a rural area regardless of whether they also serve an urban area. (Rural area means any area of the United States not included within the boundaries of any incorporated or unincorporated city, village, or borough having a population in excess of 20,000 inhabitants.) The applicant must also be required to convert from analog to digital transmission under the rules of the FCC. For the purpose of this grant program, a public television station must be an organization which (1) qualifies for Federal funding under Section 396(k) of the Public Broadcasting Act of 1967, and (2) which is either: (a) under the rules and regulations of the FCC in effect on November 2, 1978, eligible to be licensed as a noncommercial educational broadcast station and which is owned and operated by a public agency or nonprofit private foundation, corporation, or association; or (b) owned and operated by a municipality and which transmits only noncommercial programs for education purposes. Beneficiary Eligibility: Anyone who receives the improved digital television signal from a rural

public television station or attends an educational institution that uses public television in its curriculum. Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must provide evidence demonstrating that it meets the definition of a public television station in section 81, above. The applicant must also provide evidence that the FCC has authorized the initiation of digital broadcasting at each of the Applicants transmitter and translator sites. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An applicant must submit an application in accordance with the Programs application guide. In addition to Government-wide requirements, the applicant shall provide a description of the project including: an executive summary, a project cost spreadsheet, broadcast coverage maps, a complete narrative description, and an environmental assessment. Award Procedure: All complete applications from eligible applicants that meet the application deadline will be scored in a competitive process to determine which projects are funded. There are three scoring categories. The first is rurality, a measure of the rural character of the applicants digital television coverage area. Up to 50 points can be earned in this category. The second uses the National School Lunch Program eligibility percentage as a measure of the economic need of the people in the applicants coverage area. This category earns up to 35 points. Finally, up to 25 points can be awarded based on critical need. Deadlines: RUS publishes application dates and deadlines annually in a Notice of Funding Availability in the Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications are approved each fiscal year for which funding is made available. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATION: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: RUS will advance funds as needed (but no more frequently than once every 30 days) to reimburse disbursements for approved grant purposes. A recipient generally has 3 years to spend funds. RUS may approve a 1 year extension. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1232-0-1-452. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $4,950,000; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The maximum grant for an individual public television station is $1 million. In fiscal year 2006, the average grant amount was $497,000. The 10 grants ranged from $110,525 to $1,000,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 2006, 10 applicants received grants. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: Assistant Administrator, Telecommunications Program, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 1590, Room 5151, Washington, DC 20250-1590. Telephone number (202) 720-9554, Facsimile (202) 720-0810. Web Site Address: http://www.usda.gov/rus/telecom/index.htm. 38

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: The grant will enable the purchase of a full power transmitter, 14 translators, master control equipment, and standby power. The grant will fund DTV translators. It will also fund purchase and installation of a DTV video distribution system to mirror the programming storage functions of a similar system. In addition, the grant will fund a digital media server and automation system. The grant will finance a full power digital television transmission facility serving an area that is currently served by six low power analog translators. Funding will cover a new tower, building, transmission equipment, and associated processing, monitoring, and test equipment. The grant will fund an emergency backup power generation system to provide a reliable broadcast during power outages. The grant will fund a studio-to-transmitter communication system, a transmission link for High Definition programming, and a dynamic Program and System Information Protocol generation system. The grant will fund a three hop microwave system to deliver the digital signal 140 miles The grant will allow the conversion of two translators to digital. The translators serve areas hidden from the transmitters by terrain. It will also provide interconnection from the headquarters to the translator sites using a vacant UHF channel. The grant will finance the upgrade of microwave systems that will allow two stations to deliver standard and high definition signals. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Complete, eligible applications that meet the application deadline are scored to determine which projects are funded. There are three scoring categories: rurality, up to 50 points; economic need, up to 25 points; and critical need, up to 25 points. APPLICATION FORM: Public Television Application Guide Public Television Toolkit

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27. RURAL ABANDONED MINE PROGRAM

(RAMP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: To protect people and the environment from the adverse effects of past coal mining practices, and to promote the development of soil and water resources of unreclaimed mined lands. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Cost-share funds are available only for conservation practices determined to be needed for the reclamation, conservation, and development of up to 320 acres per owner of rural abandoned coal mine land or lands and waters affected by coal mining activities. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals, groups, or units of government who own or control the surface or water rights of abandoned coal land or lands, and water affected by coal mining practices before August 3, 1977. These areas are not eligible if: (1) There is continuing reclamation responsibility on the part of the mine operator or the State; (2) the lands are in Federal ownerships; and (3) the surface rights are under easement or lease to be remained. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals, group, or units of government who own or control the surface or water rights of abandoned coal land or lands, and water affected by coal mining practices before August 3, 1977. These areas are not eligible if: (1) There is continuing reclamation responsibility on the part of the mine operator or the State; (2) the lands are in Federal ownerships; and (3) the surface rights are under easement or lease to be remained. Credentials/Documentation: Participants must furnish proof of ownership or management control for the contract period and written consent of the landowner, if not the owner. Participants are responsible for completing an application for assistance that includes statement of financial burden. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Applicants requests program assistance on Form SCS LTP-156, through the local office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service or conservation district. Applicants must develop, with the assistance of NRCS, a reclamation plan as a basis for program assistance. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Participants must sign a 5 to 10 year contract based on the reclamation plan to receive cost sharing. Cost payments may be made directly to the applicant or the contractor upon satisfactory completion of identifiable units of work. Approval of contracts are made by the Chief of NRCS, State conservationist, or contracting officer depending upon dollar amount of contract. Reclamation work contained in RAMP contracts may be performed under an NRCS awarded contract or by the participant. Deadlines: If fully operational, NRCS announces, through local media, dates and deadlines for applications. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Variable no specified time. Approval will depend on volume of applications received, available funds, and priority assigned by reclamation committee and complexity of the reclamation project.

Appeals: None. Renewals: Eligible applicants may re-apply for program assistance in accordance with program funding priorities. Subject to a 320-acre limitation per owner. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Allotments of Rural Abandoned Mine Program funds to NRCS State conservationists are to reflect the national program needs; the geographic areas from which funds were derived; the funding priority assigned to applications for program assistance, including benefits expected to be derived; and, the practicability and feasibility of the reclamation work proposed. For 120 acres or less, the Federal cost-share rate for applying land use and conservation treatment may be up to 80 percent, depending upon the income producing potential of the land after reclamation. However, this rate may be increased to a level required to obtain participation when the main benefits of reclamation accrue to the public and there is a declaration of financial burden. For acreage in excess of 120 acres, up to 320 acres maximum, the cost-share rate is reduced proportionately by up to 0.25 percent per acre. The Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service may establish specific rates according to the above criteria. Cost-share rates will range from 25 to 100 percent. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Contract period is not less than 5 or not more than 10 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-5015-0-2-302. Obligations: (From carryover funds) (Grants) FY 07 $0; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $0; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As of September 30, 2001, there are 20 active contracts with cost share practices valued in excess of $255,000 remaining to be implemented. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Deputy Chief for Programs, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. Telephone: (202) 720-1873. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: A 70 acre site near a small community exposed approximately 125 residents to health and safety hazards. Reclamation includes eliminating subsidence holes through filling and grading to eliminate dangerous water pits and illegal trash dumps; surface water control; wildlife plantings; firebreaks; fencing for exclusion of grazing animals; and stabilizing the site by planting pine seedlings. A 40 acre site near a small borough presented a constant hazard to life and property. Reclamation consists of shaping and stabilization of eroding and unsightly refuse piles; disposal of red dog boulders; removal of a hazardous tipple; filling open mine shafts; back filling to reduce height of high walls; removal of acid debris and soil deposition in streams; establishment of diversions, rock and grass waterways; establishing permanent vegetation on the site; and stabilization of stream banks. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are selected based on the criteria specified in 7 CFR 632.12, which considers the effect on public health, safety and general welfare, the environment, and beneficial use. APPLICATION FORM: Form SCS LTP-156 is available through the local office of the Natural 40

Resources Conservation Service or conservation district.

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28. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM

(EQIP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: Provide technical, and financial assistance to eligible farmers and ranchers to address soil, water, and related natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. This program provides assistance to farmers and ranchers in complying with Federal, State, and tribal environmental laws, and encourages environmental enhancement. The purpose of this program is achieved through the implementation of structural, vegetative, and land management practices on eligible land. This program is funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). NRCS provides overall program management and implementation leadership for conservation planning and implementation. The Farm Service Agency provides assistance for administrative processes and procedures for the program. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Technical assistance is provided in conservation planning for eligible participants. Financial assistance is provided for implementation of structural, and land management practices. Cost-share payments may be made to implement one or more eligible structural or vegetative practices. Incentive payments can be made to implement one or more land management practices. Fifty percent of the funding available for technical, cost-share payments, incentive payments, shall be targeted at practices relating to livestock production. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Agricultural producers who face serious threats to soil, water, and related natural resources, or who need assistance with complying with Federal and State environment laws. A participant may be an owner, landlord, operator, or tenant of eligible agricultural lands. Limited resource producers, smallscale producers, producers of minority groups, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Alaska natives, and Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: To be eligible the agricultural producers must be in compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions and in compliance with the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) payment limitations. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence that applicant has control over land to be entered into contract and submits an acceptable conservation plan for the farm or ranch unit of concern that incorporates needed natural resource conservation practices and provide either a social security number or individual tax identification number of all proposed beneficiaries. Applicants claiming either limited resource producer or beginning farmer classification may be asked to provide documents to justify their claim. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Program participation is voluntary. The applicant applies at the local USDA Service Center on Form CCC-1200. Applications may be filed at any time during the year. The participant develops an EQIP plan of operations that identifies what conservation practices they are proposing to implement. Technical assistance and cost-share or incentive payments may be provided to apply needed conservation practices and land use adjustments within a time schedule specified by the conservation EQIP plan of operations. A contract with a participant may apply one or more land management practices or one or more structural practices.

Award Procedure: NRCS will give special consideration to applicants who have a who have an EQIP plan of operations that address the locally designated priority natural resource concerns designated. Applications will be periodically ranked and selected for funding based on locally developed ranking process. These criteria can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/EQIP_ signup/2003%20EQIP%20Signup/2003_EQIP.html. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 10 to 60 days. Appeals: A participant may appeal any adverse determination to the FSA county committee. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Conservation practices may be eligible for cost-sharing up to 75 percent of the total cost of establishing the practice. Incentive payments can be made for land management practices in an amount and rate that NRCS determines is necessary to encourage a participant to perform the practice that would not otherwise be initiated without government assistance. Limited resource producers and beginning farmers may be eligible for cost-sharing up to 90 percent. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: An EQIP contract expires one year after the last planned practice is implemented but cannot be longer than 10 years. Obligations for assistance are tied to the schedule for applying conservation practices included in the EQIP plan of operations conservation plan used as the basis for the contract. Payments are made when the participant and NRCS certify that conservation practice is completed in accordance with contract. Technical assistance may be provided by a certified Technical Service Provider This assistance will be reimbursed based upon not-to-exceed rates. These payments will be made after the services of the certified Technical Service Provider have been provided in accordance with NRCS standards and specifications. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-1-302. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $755,010,208; FY 08 est $758,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $240,550,029; FY 08 est $242,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Cost-share and incentive payments are limited to a maximum payment limitation of $450,000 for the life of the 2002 Farm Bill. Average contract payments are estimated to be $15,400. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Cost-share and incentive payments are limited to a maximum payment limitation of $450,000 for the life of the 2002 Farm Bill. Average contract payments are estimated to be $15,400.totaling over $787 million. It is estimated that these contracts will treat conservation resource concerns on over 20 million acres of farmland. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: John Dondero, Branch Chief, Environmental Improvements Programs, Financial Assistance Programs Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. Attn: Deputy Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Programs. Telephone: (202) 720-1986. FAX: (202) 720-4265. Web Site Address: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov. 42

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications will be periodically ranked and selected for funding based on: the environmental benefits per dollar expended; the cost-effectiveness of the conversation practices; the environmental benefits derived; extent to which the contract will assist the applicant in complying with Federal, State, tribal or local environmental laws; whether the land is located in a priority area and the extent the contract will assist the priority area goals and objectives. APPLICATION FORM: CCC-1200

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29. WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVE PROGRAM

(WHIP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: This program was created to develop upland wildlife habitat, wetland wildlife habitat, threatened and endangered species habitat, fish habitat and other types of wildlife habitat. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Technical assistance is provided to develop a Wildlife Habitat Development Plan for eligible participants. Cost-share payments may be made to implement wildlife habitat practices. Up to seventy-five percent cost-share is available from NRCS to reimburse participants for installing practices beneficial to wildlife. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A participant may be an owner, landlord, operator, or tenant of eligible lands. Limited resource producers, small scale producers, producers of minority groups, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Alaska natives, and Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: A participant may be an owner, landlord, operator, or tenant of eligible lands. Limited resource producers, small-scale producers, producers of minority groups, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Alaska natives, and Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence that applicant has control over land to be entered into contract and submits an acceptable Wildlife Habitat Development Plan for the land unit of concern that incorporates needed wildlife habitat practices. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Program participation is voluntary. The applicant applies at the local USDA service center on Form NRCS-LPT-1. Applications may be filed at any time during the year. The participant, With the Natural Resources Conservation Service develops a Wildlife Habitat Development Plan for the land unit of concern. The participants plan serves as the basis for the WHIP cost-share agreement. Technical assistance, and cost-share payments may be provided to apply the needed wildlife habitat practices within a time schedule specified by the plan. A participant may apply one or more wildlife habitat practices in a cost-share agreement. Award Procedure: NRCS may designate a wildlife habitat type or a region of special wildlife habitat concern as a priority. The priorities are designated by the State Conservationist based on recommendations of local work groups which are convened by the local conservation district and in consultation with the State Technical Committee. NRCS will give special consideration to applicants who have Wildlife Habitat Development Plans that address wildlife habitat concerns consistent with state priorities. Applications will be ranked and selected for funding. Deadlines: As designated by State Conservationist with advice from the State Technical Committee. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None. Appeals: A participant may appeal any adverse determination to NRCS.

Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Installation of cost-share practices to develop wildlife habitat can be funded by cost-sharing up to 75 percent of the total cost of establishing the practice by NRCS. Program participants or nonfederal partners provide the remaining 25 percent. Other practices may be required to be installed without program payments. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The WHIP cost-share agreement period is a minimum of 5 to 10 years. Agreements of shorter duration are permitted under limited wildlife emergency circumstances. Obligations for assistance are tied to the schedule for applying wildlife habitat practices included in the Wildlife Habitat Development Plan used as the basis for contract. Payments are made when the participant and NRCS certify that a conservation practice is completed in accordance with the cost-share agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-3322-0-1-302. Obligations: (Cost-Share Agreements) FY 07 $32,697,700; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY $10,538,700; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Average contract payments are estimated to be $4,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: States began implementing WHIP in fiscal year 1998. Over 1.4 million acres are enrolled in the program. The average agreement encompassed 165 acres. Of all acres enrolled, 89 percent are designed for upland habitat, 12 percent for wetland habitat, 3 percent were riparian habitat, and nearly 1 percent in-stream aquatic habitat. It is estimated that approximately 15 percent of the total acreage enrolled in WHIP will benefit threatened and endangered species. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, P. O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. ATTN: Director, Financial Assistance Programs Division. Telephone: (202) 720-1844. Fax: (202) 720-4265. Program Contact: Albert Cerna at (202) 720-9358. Web Site Address: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Restoring native grasslands; improving aquatic habitat with obstruction removal, fish passages and streambank stabilization; estuarine habitat improvement; cave closures for bat habitat; native tree planting; invasive plant control. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications will be ranked and selected for funding based on: The wildlife habitat benefits derived and the extent the cost-share agreement will assist in achieving the wildlife habitat priority goals and objectives in the area the land unit is located. APPLICATION FORM: Form NRCS-LPT-1 at local USDA service center.

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30. GROUND AND SURFACE WATER CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM
(EQIP-G&SW) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: Technical and financial assistance and training to eligible farmers and ranchers to address water conservation natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. This program provides assistance to farmers and ranchers in complying with Federal, State, and tribal environmental laws, and encourages environmental enhancement. The purpose of this program is achieved through the implementation of structural and land management conservation practices on eligible land. This program is funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). NRCS provides overall program management and implementation leadership for conservation planning and implementation. The Farm Service Agency provides assistance for administrative processes and procedures for the program. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Technical assistance is provided in conservation planning for eligible participants. Financial assistance is provided for implementation of structural and land management practices. Cost-share payments may be made to implement one or more eligible structural practices. Incentive payments can be made to implement one or more land management practices. The funding available is for technical, cost-share payments and incentive payments that will assist participants achieve a net-water savings on their agricultural land. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Agricultural producers who are addressing water conservation natural resource issues. A participant may be an owner, landlord, operator, or tenant of eligible agricultural lands. Limited resource producers, small-scale producers, producers of minority groups, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Alaska natives, and Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply. Program may not be available in all States. Beneficiary Eligibility: To be eligible the agricultural producers must be in compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions and in compliance with the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) payment limitations. Credentials/Documentation: To be eligible the agricultural producers must be in compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions and in compliance with the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) payment limitations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Program participation is voluntary. The applicant applies at the local USDA Service Center on Form CCC-1200. Applications may be filed at any time during the year. The participant develops an EQIP plan of operations that identifies what conservation practices they are proposing to implement. Technical assistance and cost-share or incentive payments may be provided to apply needed conservation practices and land use adjustments within a time schedule specified by the EQIP plan of operations. A contract with a participant may apply one or more land management practices or one or more structural practices. Award Procedure: NRCS will give special consideration to applicants who have a EQIP plan of operations that address the locally designated priority natural resource concerns designated. Applications will be periodically ranked and selected for funding based on locally developed ranking process. These criteria can

be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 10 to 60 days. Appeals: A participant may appeal any adverse determination to the FSA county committee. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Conservation practices may be eligible for cost-sharing up to 75 percent of the total cost of establishing the practice. Incentive payments can be made for land management practices in an amount and rate that NRCS determines is necessary to encourage a participant to perform the practice that would not otherwise be initiated without government assistance. Limited resource producers and beginning farmers may be eligible for cost-sharing up to 90 percent. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: An EQIP contract expires one year after the last planned practice is implemented but cannot be longer than 10 years. Obligations for assistance are tied to the schedule for applying conservation practices included in the EQIP plan of operations used as the basis for the contract. Payments are made when the participant and NRCS certify that conservation practice is completed in accordance with contract. Technical assistance may be provided by a certified Technical Service Provider This assistance will be reimbursed based upon not-to-exceed rates. These payments will be made after the services of the certified Technical Service Provider have been provided in accordance with NRCS standards and specifications. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-1-302. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $51,000,000; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $19,093,000; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: An individual or entity may not receive, directly or indirectly, cost-share or incentive payments under this chapter that, in the aggregate, exceed $450,000 for all contracts entered into under this chapter by the individual or entity during the period of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, regardless of the number of contracts entered into under this chapter by the individual or entity. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Thirty-two states located in the High Plains Aquifer, or areas severely impacted by drought (according to the USDA Drought Monitor), or in areas with extensive agricultural water needs were targeted for achieving a net savings in water consumption on agricultural lands. In FY 2006, producers entered into 2,023 Ground and Surface Water contracts on nearly 382,600 acres to improve irrigation and water use efficiency on currently irrigated cropland. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: John Dondero, Branch Chief - Environmental Improvement Programs, Financial Assistance Programs Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. Telephone: (202) 720-1986. FAX: (202) 720-4265. Web Site Address: www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications will be periodically ranked and selected for funding based on: the environmental benefits; the cost-effectiveness of the conversation 45

practices; the environmental benefits derived; extent to which the contract will assist the applicant in complying with Federal, State, tribal or local environmental laws; and the extent the contract will assist the priority natural resource goals and objectives and achieve a net water savings. APPLICATION FORM: CCC-1200

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31. KLAMATH BASIN - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM

(EQIP-KB) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: Technical and financial assistance and training to eligible farmers and ranchers to address water conservation natural resource concerns on their lands in an environmentally beneficial and cost-effective manner. This program provides assistance to farmers and ranchers in complying with Federal, State, and tribal environmental laws, and encourages environmental enhancement. The purpose of this program is achieved through the implementation of structural and land management conservation practices on eligible land. This program is funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). NRCS provides overall program management and implementation leadership for conservation planning and implementation. The Farm Service Agency provides assistance for administrative processes and procedures for the program. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Technical assistance is provided in conservation planning for eligible participants. Financial assistance is provided for implementation of structural and land management practices. Cost-share payments may be made to implement one or more eligible structural practices. Incentive payments can be made to implement one or more land management practices. The funding available is for technical, cost-share payments and incentive payments that will assist participants achieve a net-water savings on their agricultural land. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Agricultural producers who are addressing water conservation natural resource issues. A participant may be an owner, landlord, operator, or tenant of eligible agricultural lands. Limited resource producers, smallscale producers, producers of minority groups, Federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Alaska natives, and Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply. This program is only available in the Klamath Basin of California and Oregon. Beneficiary Eligibility: To be eligible the agricultural producers must be in compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions and in compliance with the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) payment limitations. Credentials/Documentation: To be eligible the agricultural producers must be in compliance with highly erodible land and wetland conservation provisions and in compliance with the Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) payment limitations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Program participation is voluntary. The applicant applies at the local USDA Service Center on Form CCC-1200. Applications may be filed at any time during the year. The participant develops an EQIP plan of operations that identifies what conservation practices they are proposing to implement. Technical assistance and cost-share or incentive payments may be provided to apply needed conservation practices and land use adjustments within a time schedule specified by the EQIP plan of operations. A contract with a participant may apply one or more land management practices or one or more structural practices. Award Procedure: NRCS will give special consideration to applicants who have a EQIP plan of operations that address the locally designated priority natural resource concerns designated. Applications will be periodically ranked and selected

for funding based on locally developed ranking process. These criteria can be found at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/EQIP_signup.html. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 10 to 60 days. Appeals: A participant may appeal any adverse determination to the FSA county committee. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Conservation practices may be eligible for cost-sharing up to 75 percent of the total cost of establishing the practice. Incentive payments can be made for land management practices in an amount and rate that NRCS determines is necessary to encourage a participant to perform the practice that would not otherwise be initiated without government assistance. Limited resource producers and beginning farmers may be eligible for cost-sharing up to 90 percent. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: An EQIP contract expires one year after the last planned practice is implemented but cannot be longer than 10 years. Obligations for assistance are tied to the schedule for applying conservation practices included in the EQIP plan of operations used as the basis for the contract. Payments are made when the participant and NRCS certify that conservation practice is completed in accordance with contract. Technical assistance may be provided by a certified Technical Service Provider This assistance will be reimbursed based upon not-to-exceed rates. These payments will be made after the services of the certified Technical Service Provider have been provided in accordance with NRCS standards and specifications. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-4336-0-1-302. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $6,012,800; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $2,346,700; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: An individual or entity may not receive, directly or indirectly, cost-share or incentive payments under this chapter that, in the aggregate, exceed $450,000 for all contracts entered into under this chapter by the individual or entity during the period of fiscal years 2002 through 2007, regardless of the number of contracts entered into under this chapter by the individual or entity. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available at this time. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: John Dondero, Branch Chief, Environmental Improvement Programs, Financial Assistance Programs Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. Attn: Deputy Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Programs. Telephone: (202) 720-1986. FAX: (202) 720-4265. Web Site Address: www.nrcs.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications will be periodically ranked and selected for funding based on: the environmental benefits; the cost-effectiveness of the conversation practices; the environmental benefits derived; extent to which the contract will assist the applicant in complying with Federal, State, tribal or local environmental laws; and the extent the contract will assist the priority natural resource goals and objectives and achieve a net water savings. 47

APPLICATION FORM: CCC-1200

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32. GRASSLAND RESERVE PROGRAM

(Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)) FEDERAL AGENCY: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE OBJECTIVES: To assist landowners and others in restoring and protecting eligible grassland and certain other lands through rental agreements and easements. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: GRP easements and rental agreements are designed for working agricultural lands. All participants are subject to the Adjusted Gross Income Provision set forth in 7 CFR Part 1400. This limitation provides that individuals and entities that have an average adjusted gross income exceeding $2.5 million for the three tax years immediately preceding the year the contract is approved are not eligible to receive program benefits, unless 75 percent of the adjusted gross income is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry operations. Easements and rental agreements will (1) permit grazing on the land in a manner that is consistent with maintaining the viability of the native and natural grass, shrub, forest, and wildlife species adapted to the locality; (2) permit haying, mowing, or harvesting for seed production, except during the nesting and brood-rearing seasons for birds in the area that are in significant decline; (3) allow for fire rehabilitation and construction of firebreaks, fences, watering facilities and practices that protect and restore the grasslands functions and values; and (4) prohibit the production of row crops, fruit trees, vineyards, or any other agricultural commodities or activity that requires disturbance of the soil surface. Both easements and rental agreements will require that the land is managed to maintain the viability of the plant community as described in the conservation plan. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: GRP is available on privately owned lands. Eligible land includes grassland, land that contains forbs, or shrubs (including rangeland and pasture land; or land that is located in an area that has historically been dominated by grassland, forbs, and shrubs; and has potential to provide habitat for animal or plant populations of significant ecological value. Incidental lands, in conjunction with eligible land, may also be considered for enrollment to allow for the efficient administration of an easement or rental agreement. Generally, forty acres is the minimum acreage that will be accepted unless USDA makes a determination that enrollment of a smaller parcel meets the purposes of the program and grants a waiver. Beneficiary Eligibility: Only landowners may submit applications for easements; landowners and others who have general control of the acreage may submit applications for rental agreements. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Any owner or operator or tenant meeting eligibility criteria may submit an application for participation. Applications are accepted in local USDA service centers at any time. USDA will establish criteria to evaluate and rank applications for easement and rental agreement enrollment. Ranking criteria will emphasize support for high quality grasslands and shrublands; grazing operations; and plant and animal biodiversity; under threat of conversion. Individual project selection will be made by State level USDA officials. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applications are accepted in local USDA service centers at any time. Applicants are required to provide general information about the location of the project, contact information for the applicant, and designate the type of enrollment desired by the applicant (i.e. permanent or 30-year easement, 10-year, 15-year, 20-year or 30-year rental agreement). Applications can be obtained through local USDA service centers or the website of the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office. See www.nrcs.usda.gov. Select

Programs from the menu, then select Grassland Reserve Program. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: No application deadline. Applications are accepted through a continuous signup process. Individual State USDA offices of the Farm Service Agency and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Office may establish funding cut off periods. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Within a Federal fiscal year (October 1 September 30) based on funding availability. Appeals: Applicants or participants may appeal decisions regarding this program in accordance with 7 CFR Part 614 and parts 11 and 780. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Easement duration is either perpetual, 30-years, or the maximum duration permitted by State law. Financial assistance for easement acquisition is provided at closing. For rental agreements, payments are made annually on the agreement anniversary date of USDA approval. For both easements and rental agreements, if restoration activities are required, financial assistance for such activities is provided when required practices are established. Technical assistance is available for the length of the easement or rental agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1004-0-1-302. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $12,671,100; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $3,236,000; FY 08 $0; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In FY 2003 USDA had available approximately $52,000,000 in financial assistance to allocate nationwide. The average estimated cost per acre for easement acquisition was approximately $382. The average estimated cost per acre for rental agreements was $134 per acre. In FY2004 USDA has available approximately $54,000,000 in financial assistance. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available at this time. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Thomas Christensen, Deputy Chief for Natural Resources Conservation Programs, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. Telephone: (202) 7204527. Use the same number for FTS; Floyd Wood, National Grassland Reserve Program Manager, NRCS, (202) 720-0242 or Jim Williams, National Grassland Reserve Program Manager, FSA, (202) 720-9562. Web Site Address: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No stadard application form(s) required.

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33. CONSERVATION SECURITY PROGRAM

(CSP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OBJECTIVES: The CSP sets forth a mechanism to provide financial and technical assistance to promote the conservation and improvement of soil, water, air, energy, plant and animal life, and other conservation purposes on Tribal and private working lands. Working lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pasture, and range land, as well as forested land that is an incidental part of an agriculture operation. The goal of CSP is to identify and reward those farmers and ranchers who are meeting the highest standards of conservation and environmental management on their operations and to support ongoing stewardship of private agricultural lands by providing payments for maintaining and enhancing natural resources. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Eligible applicants may offer eligible land on a portion of their agriculture operation to enter into a five year contract, or entire agriculture operation for a five to ten year contract. Subject to the acceptance of an offer by the Federal Government, the participant shall agree to participate as outlined in the CSP stewardship plan and contract. The contract will include appropriate stewardship, new practice, maintenance, and enhancement payments. Subject to the availability of funds, CCC will make stewardship, existing practice, new practice or enhancement payments at the rates specified in this contract after a determination by CCC than an eligible practice or activity has been established in compliance with the CSP plan of operations and in accordance with appropriate standards and specifications. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An individual producer, partnership, association, corporation, estate, trust, other business or other legal entities controlling eligible lands. The term producer means and owner, operator, landlord, tenant or sharecropper that shares in the risk of producing any crop or livestock and be entitled to share in the crop or livestock available for marketing from a farm. Land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 3838n, public land including land owned by a Federal, State or local unit of government is not eligible for enrollment in CSP and may not receive CSP payments. Beneficiary Eligibility: An individual producer, partnership, association, corporation, estate, trust, other business or other legal entities controlling eligible lands. The term producer means and owner, operator, landlord, tenant or sharecropper that shares in the risk of producing any crop or livestock and be entitled to share in the crop or livestock available for marketing from a farm. Land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program, Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 3838n, public land including land owned by a Federal, State or local unit of government is not eligible for enrollment in CSP and may not receive CSP payments. Credentials/Documentation: The participant must have control of the land offered for the length of the contract period. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A- 87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: An environmental impact assessment has been prepared for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Conduct a CSP self-assessment and benchmark condition inventory, and submit an intention to enroll to the local NRCS office that serves the area in which the farm or ranch is located during the designated sign-up period. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110.

Award Procedure: All applications which meet the sign-up criteria within the priority watersheds will be placed in an enrollment category regardless of available funding. Enrollment categories and subcategories will be funded in priority order until the available funds specified in the CSP sign-up notice are exhausted. Deadlines: NRCS will publish a CSP sign-up notice with a schedule for the signup process, including the deadline(s) for applying. At the beginning of each sign-up, the Chief will announce the order in which categories and subcategories are eligible to be funded. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 180 days after the application is filed with the NRCS. Appeals: An applicant or a participant may obtain administrative review of an adverse decision. Participants cannot appeal payment rates, payment limits, and cost-share percentages, eligible conservation practices, or other matters of general applicability. Before a participant can seek judicial review, the participant must exhaust all administrative appeal procedures. Renewals: The conservation security contract may be renewed, as appropriate, for an additional period of not less than 5, nor more than 10 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Payments may have as many as four components including a base conservation stewardship payment, maintenance payment, new practice cost-share payment, and enhancement payment. Payments will be made as described in the contract in return for the implementation and/or maintenance of a specified level of conservation treatment on all or part of the agricultural operation. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The schedule of payments will be specified in the conservation stewardship contract based on calculations identified in the rule and sign up notice. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1004-0-1-302. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $235,960,000; FY 08 est $287,752,900; and FY 09 est not reported. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $23,310,000; FY 08 est $28,459,100; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Contract numbers and acres by year: 2006 - 4,323 contracts covering 3,648,100 acres; 2007 - No sign-up. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Dwayne Howard, Branch Chief, Stewardship Programs Branch, Financial Assistance Programs Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, PO Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013. Telephone: (202) 720-3524. Web Site Address: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All applications which meet the sign-up criteria within the priority watersheds will be placed in an enrollment category regardless of available funding. Enrollment categories and subcategories will be funded in priority order until the available funds are exhausted. APPLICATION FORM: 50

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SECTION 2: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

1. ANADROMOUS FISH CONSERVATION ACT PROGRAM
FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To cooperate with the States and other nonfederal interests in the conservation, development, and enhancement of the nations Anadromous fish stocks and the fish in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain that ascend streams to spawn, and for the control of sea lamprey. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds can be used for spawning area improvement, installment of fish ways, data collection, construction of fish protection devices and hatcheries, and research to improve management and increase anadromous fish resources. Funds cannot be used for law enforcement, public relations, or construction of facilities and vessels, the primary purpose of which is to commercially harvest, handle, and process fishery products. In addition, funds cannot be used for projects in the Columbia River Basin, with the exception of the state of Idaho. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any interested person or organization may propose a cooperative undertaking. However, all proposals must be coordinated with and submitted through the State fishery agency having responsibility for the resource to be affected by the proposal. Beneficiary Eligibility: General public. Credentials/Documentation: Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate accompanied with SF424. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency must be used for this program. Applications must be coordinated with the State fishery agency having responsibility for the resource affected by the proposal. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the (Name of your Office - Example Coastal Services Center). Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure: Applications are evaluated by the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional office and processed by the Grants Management Division, Office of Administration, NOAA. Deadlines:

Project applications should be submitted 90 days in advance of desired effective date. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 75 days or less. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The Federal share of a project cost shall usually not exceed 50 percent. However, projects supporting an interstate Fishery Management Plan, the Federal share may be up to 90 percent. Real and personal property owned or controlled by a cooperator may be used in lieu of matching funds. Such real and personal property must be directly related to the work involved and must be an appropriate cost item of the project. Property may be used as matching funds until the total appraised value is exhausted. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are normally for a 12-month period but in some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months, or may be completed in less than 12 months. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and is expended in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 est $1,900,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $2,000 to $400,000. Average: $40,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Northeast Region: AFC work was conducted on the following projects: Connecticut Anadromous Fish Investigations; Atlantic Sturgeon in the Delaware River; Restoration of American Shad & River Herring in the Androscoggin River; A Study of the Striped Bass in the Marine District of New York State: Juvenile Striped Bass Fund; and Age and Time Specific Estimates of Natural and Fishing Mortality Rates for Striped Bass (Virginia). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Potential applicants should make initial contact relative to this program at the Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that has jurisdiction over the geographic area that the project is proposed for. Alaska: Alaska Regional Office, Shawn Carey, NMFS, P.O. Box 12668, Juneau, AK 99802- 1668. Telephone: (907) 586-7845. Use the same numbers for FTS. Email: shawn.carey@noaa.gov. Northeast: Harold C. Mears, Director, State, Federal and Constituent Programs Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Region, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 019302298. Telephone: (978) 281-9243. Fax: (978) 281-9117. Email: Grants. Information@noaa.gov. Northwest Regional Office, Kevin Ford or Stephen Freese, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349. Telephone: (206, 526-6115 or 6113). Email: Kevin.ford@noaa.gov, or Stephen.freese@ noaa.gov. Southeast: Cynthia Binkley, Federal Program Officer, State/Federal Liaison Branch, 263 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Telephone: (727) 824-5324. Fax: (727) 824-5364.Email: Cynthia.Binkley@noaa.gov. Southwest: Patricia Culver, Federal Program Officer, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802. Telephone: (562) 980-4239. Fax: (562) 980-4047. Email: trisha.culver@noaa.gov. Headquarters Office: 52

Headquarters Office Program Contact: Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910,Telephone: (301) 713-2334. Fax: (301) 7130596. Email: anne.lang@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/state_ federal/state_federal.htm. Web Site Address: Southeast Region: http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/grants/grants.htm Northeast Region: http://www.nero.noaa.gov/StateFedOff/ Northwest Region: http:// www.nwr.noaa.gov/. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Research projects to determine population characteristics and monitor catch, escapement and production levels of Anadromous species, construction projects to build or modernize hatcheries, operation and maintenance of hatcheries, fish screens and fish ways, tagging studies, data collection, etc. Northeast Region: AFC work was conducted on the following projects: Connecticut Anadromous Fish Investigations; Atlantic Sturgeon in the Delaware River; Restoration of American Shad & River Herring in the Androscoggin River; A Study of the Striped Bass in the Marine District of New York State: Juvenile Striped Bass Fund; and Age and Time Specific Estimates of Natural and Fishing Mortality Rates for Striped Bass (Virginia). Southeast Region: Research continues to determine status of striped bass population in Mississippi, the collection of fishery-dependent data for American shad in South Carolina, and alosid management in the Albemarle Sound area. Southwest Region: Salmon and steelhead research, management and enhancement. Alaska Region: Salmon Research and Management projects conducted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and University of Washington. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications are judged on the degree to which they contribute to the purpose of the Act, expected results and benefits, soundness of scientific approach, cost effectiveness, and other factors. APPLICATION FORM: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/state_federal/state_federal.htm

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2. FISHERMENS CONTINGENCY FUND

(Title IV) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To compensate U.S. commercial fishermen for damage/loss of fishing gear and 50 percent of resulting economic loss due to oil and gas related activities in any area of the Outer Continental Shelf. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: None. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicant must be a U.S. commercial fisherman. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. Commercial fishermen. Credentials/Documentation: Financial statements, records, logbooks, receipts, and estimates which establish that the applicant is a fisherman and owned the property for which compensation is claimed. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Submit applications to Chief, Financial Services Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Award Procedure: Review and approval by Financial Services Division, NMFS. Deadlines: Ninety day statutory filing period for claims. Presumption of causation allowed if reported within 15 days after the vessel first returns to port from the trip of the casualty. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: For 2 months. Appeals: Assistant Administrator, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-5120-0-2-376. Obligations: FY 07 $175,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $500 to $54,000. Average: $6,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For FY 2006 and 2007, 25 claims are estimated. Headquarters Office: Chief, Financial Services Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-2396. Fax: (301) 713-1306. Email: Charles.Cooper@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/fcf.htm APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form(s) required. Applications sent to: Chief, Financial Services Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.

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3. SEA GRANT SUPPORT

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To support the establishment and operation of major university centers for marine resources research, education, and training and to support marine advisory services. Some individual efforts in these same areas also receive funding. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may be used for research and development, education and training, and advisory services. Coherent area, institutional and Sea Grant College support is provided to some institutions. Grant money cannot be used to purchase, or construct ships or facilities. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, institutes, laboratories; any public or private corporation, partnership, or other association or entity; any State, political subdivision of a State or agency or officer thereof; any individual. Beneficiary Eligibility: Organizations and individuals with professional interest in marine affairs. Credentials/Documentation: Proposals with statement of work and estimated budget. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the agency. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Made in a proposal to Headquarters Office or local Sea Grant program fully documenting need for grant and proposed amount. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A- 102. Award Procedure: Awards are made competitively on the basis of proposal evaluation. Deadlines: Vary, RFPs listed in Federal Register. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 180 days from time of proposal submission. Appeals: None. Renewals: By negotiation with Sea Grant Office. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: At least one-third of total cost must be obtained from nonfederal sources. Projects designed to meet specified national needs may be supported up to 100 percent. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: None.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $51,250,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,000 to $3,900,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Director, National Sea Grant College Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-2448. Web Site Address: http://www.noaa.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Cardiovascular, Anticancer, and Central Nervous System Drugs from Marine Organisms; Marine Fouling and Corrosion in seawater; Fisheries Oceanography; Population Dynamics; Fish Habitat relationship; Marine Finfish and shellfish aquaculture; Effect of pollutants on marine resources and Ecosystems; Seafood quality and safety; and coastal erosion. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications are judged on the degree to which they contribute to the purposes of the Act, along with their relevance to the oceans, Great Lakes, and the marine environment. They are also judged on expected results and benefits, soundness of scientific approach, cost effectiveness, and other factors. APPLICATION FORM: No standard applications form(s) required.

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4. FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT AND UTILIZATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS PROGRAM
FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To increase greatly the Nations wealth and quality of life through sustainable fisheries that support fishing industry jobs, safe and wholesome seafood, and recreational opportunities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Proposals must respond to funding priorities in the annual solicitation. Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of the fisheries resources in the region over which the resource extends as well as the issues/problems involving such fisheries. Issues/problems addressed in the project should be supported by industry experience. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any U.S. citizen or national, or any citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia; or group including State and local governments, except that employees of Federal agencies, and Regional Fishery Management Councils and their employees, are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any U.S. citizen or national, or any citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, or the Federated States of Micronesia; or group including State and local governments. Credentials/Documentation: Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate. See annual solicitation published in the Federal Register for details. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education, with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, and with OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should contact the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. A listing of State single points of contact under E.O. 12372 is available at www.hhs. gov/grantsnet/lawsregs/eo.htm. Application Procedure: Submit Standard Form 424, project proposal and budget following the format specified by the funding office in the annual solicitation. Proposals are submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to NOAA. Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure: Proposals are reviewed after the submission deadline in competition with all other proposals submitted. To the extent that funds are available, those proposals judged to best meet priorities are funded. Either grants or cooperative agreements will be awarded. Deadlines:

Solicitation published once each fiscal year for which there is an allocation by the Congress for the program. Notice is published in the Federal Register; deadline is 60 days after date of publication. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 3 to 4 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Projects of up to 24-month durations will be considered. Proposals for continuing work must be competed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: By statute, the Federal share must be at least 50 percent of the total costs of the project. The requirement for cost-sharing varies from year to year as published in the solicitation. For example, for the FY 2002 solicitation, a 10 percent minimum cost share was required. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are not to exceed 24 months. Financial status reports are completed and submitted. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-5139-0-2-376. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: N/A. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Northeast Region: Harold C. Mears, Director, State, Federal and Constituent Programs Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Region, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester MA 01930-2298; Telephone: (978) 281-9243; Fax: (978) 281-9117; Email: Harry.Mears@noaa.gov. Headquarters Office: Headquarters Office: Steve Aguzin, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Financial Services Division, 1315 East-West Highway, Rm. 13134, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 713-2358 x 215. Fax: (301) 713-1306. Email: Stephen.Aguzin@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/mb/financial_services/skhome.htm EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Northeast Region: Safety Training for Commercial Fishermen. The primary goals of this project are to reach as many commercial fishermen as possible on a voluntary basis to provide them with hands-on safety and survival skills that will give them enough knowledge and experience to know what to do in case of emergencies. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Significance of the issue addressed in the proposal, methodology proposed, responsiveness to published priorities, cost proposed, etc. APPLICATION FORM: SF-424

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5. MARINE SANCTUARY PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To identify areas of the marine environment of special national significance due to their resource or human-use values; to provide authority for comprehensive and coordinated conservation and management of these marine areas that will complement existing regulatory authorities; to support, promote, and coordinate scientific research on, and monitoring of, the resources of these marine areas; to enhance public awareness, understanding, appreciation, and wise use of the marine environment; and to facilitate, to the extent compatible with the primary objective of resource protection, all public and private uses of the resources of these marine areas not prohibited pursuant to other authorities; and to support organizations that provide environment-based education to students, teachers and communities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Cooperative agreements are entered into for the purpose of conducting research and educational programs; for the solicitation of private donations for the support of such activities in the Marine sanctuary system; to conduct enforcement activities at Marine sanctuary sites; and for other activities to carry out the purposes of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act. Scholarships are provided for masters and doctorate level studies particularly by women and minorities who are pursuing degrees in Marine Biology, Maritime Archaeology and Oceanography. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, local governments, regional agencies, interstate agencies, kthrough12 public and independent schools and school systems, institutions of higher education, commercial and nonprofit organizations, Indian tribal Governments, or other persons. Agreements to solicit private donations may only be made with nonprofit organizations. Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are U.S. citizens and have been admitted to a masters or doctorate program for studies in Marine Biology, Maritime Archaeology, and Oceanography. Beneficiary Eligibility: Financial assistance is made for a public purpose. The ultimate beneficiary is the public. The scholarship program benefits individuals who do not have the financial means of pursuing graduate level studies and, in turn, ensures that women and minorities are representative in the areas supported by the scholarship program. Credentials/Documentation: Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms, as furnished by NOAA and required by 15 CFR Part 24, must be used when applying for Federal funding. These forms can be obtained from the NOAA Grants Management Division. Informal preapplication conferences are recommended. Consultation and assistance is available from NOAA in the preparation of an application. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. For the scholarships to individuals, there is no preapplication requirement. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to

enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. For cooperative agreements and competitive awards, the application package will be submitted directly to the National Marine Sanctuary Program. For scholarships, the application package will be submitted directly to the NOS Office of the assistant Administrator. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110, for institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations, and with 15 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments. Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program Awards are competitively selected. The application process is described in the annual Federal Register Notice. For the scholarship program, the application process is described in the annual Federal Register Notice. Award Procedure: The cooperative agreement and competitive grants awards are approved by the National Marine Sanctuary Program. Scholarship awards are approved by NOS Associate Assistant Administrator for Management. Deadlines: Proposals should be submitted 120 days prior to the beginning date of the cooperative agreement. Competitive grant deadlines and scholarship deadlines are published in the annual Federal Register Notice. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 120 days. Appeals: No formal procedure. Renewals: The National Marine Sanctuary Program may renew funding for existing grants that were funded in the previous application process. New grants may be awarded pending successful review of a new application package, and adequate progress reports and/or site visits. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are usually made for a 1-year period. Funds are released as required. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $10,021,934; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. (Scholarships) FY 07 $350,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. (Competitive awards) FY 07 $1,700,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Cooperative Agreements: FY 2006 - $200,000 to approximately $3,940,000. Average: $1,695,000. Scholarships: $32,000. Competitive award: $10,000 - $50,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: There are currently 13 designated marine sanctuaries, and a 14th sanctuary site is in the designation process. Management Plan Reviews are underway at seven sites. In fiscal year 2004, the National Marine Sanctuary Program (NMSP) launched the Sanctuary integrated Monitoring Network (SIMoN) that enables researchers to monitor the sanctuary effectively by integrating existing monitoring programs and identifying gaps in information; ground was broken on a new Maritime Heritage Center at Thunder Bay; working in conjunction with the NMS Foundation, a suite of outreach activities have been conducted to achieve the goals of increasing visibility and/ or educational efforts related to the NMSP. National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) has completed and will present three Sci Guides (formal education professional development tools) on corals, estuaries, and the effects of the ocean on weather and climate as well as a symposium for 80 middles and high school level educators on coral ecosystems in cooperation 57

with NOAA in FY 06 The Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program funded 10 grants and 2 cooperative agreements in FY 05 and a estimated 35 grants and 4 cooperative agreements in FY 06; and emergency response tools and capabilities were expanded across the program. Fourteen students were awarded scholarships in FY04. Nine were continuing and 5 new awards were made. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Headquarters Office Director, National Marine Sanctuary Program/NOS, 1305 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Maureen Warren (301) 713-3125 x251 and Matthew Stout (301) 713-3125 x273. Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program: Seaberry Nachbar (831) 6474204. For Scholarships: Chantell Haskins (301) 7139437 x125,NOAA Education Office, OAR HQTR Route: R, Bldg SSMC3Room 10742, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910-3282, E-mail: Chantell. Haskins@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/ http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/ bwet For Scholarships: http://www.fosterscholars.noaa.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Long-term management efforts at Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary; Educational programming and interpretation to create greater public awareness of the significance of marine sanctuaries; building the infrastructure to bring live video from a sanctuary site to the American public; Jason Foundation to support an innovative science and technology education program for middle-school students and teachers; Co-sponsor National Geographic Societys Oceans for Life/Field Studies Project for teacher-student pairs at the Florida Keys and Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuaries. The second annual Alligator Symposium was held in Norfolk, VA on October 30-31, 2004. The Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program awarded a grant to allow students to investigate the factors that influence the health of invertebrates by assessing the sand crab population and by measuring the environmental factors that impact the sand crab population at a local beach. Scholarships were awarded to graduate students studying Marine Biology, Oceanography, and Maritime Archeology. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: A set of ranking criteria was developed to establish the priority of proposed efforts funded through the National Marine Sanctuary Program. The criteria include: 1) importance of the information or transaction for sanctuary management decisions; 2) date of the available information or accomplishment for which funds are expended; 3) status of information or accomplishment; and 4) generic applicability of information or techniques receivable from effort. Criteria for scholarships include financial need, academic record, recommendations, organizational, analytical, and written communications skills based on the statement of intent, and research and career goals and objectives as described in the statement of intent. Criteria for Monterey Bay Watershed Education and Training Program competitive awards include: 1) Importance and/or relevance and applicability of proposal to the program goals; 2) Technical Merit; 3) Overall qualifications for applicants; 4) Project costs, and 5) Financial need of student. APPLICATION FORM: Informal preapplication conference is recommended along with SF 424

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6. UNDERSEA RESEARCH
FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To place man safely undersea to conduct research in support of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and national science requirements. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may be used for research and development and to purchase and/or lease technology in support of program goals. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, institutes, laboratories; any State, political subdivision of a State, or agency or office thereof; any individual. Beneficiary Eligibility: Organizations and individuals with professional interests in marine science engineering. Credentials/Documentation: Proposals with statement of work and estimated budget. Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions and A-122 for nonprofit organization. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Formal proposal to the headquarters office that documents fully the grant requirements and requested support with application for Federal Assistance (SF 424). This program is subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Part 24, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments and OMB Circular No. A-110, as applicable. Award Procedure: Awards are made on the basis of proposal evaluation. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 to 150 days from time of proposal submission. Appeals: None. Renewals: By negotiation with the office of Undersea Research. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: None. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: FY 07 $8,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $15,000 to $2,225,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Undersea Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-2427. Web Site Address: http://www.nurp.noaa.gov/. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Nutrient Cycling and Primary Productivity of Marine Ecosystems; Recruitment Processes of Fish and Invertebrates; Diving safety and physiology research; submarine venting of liquids and gases. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are evaluated on the degree to which they contribute to the goals and objectives of NOAA along with their relevance to national science requirements for the marine environment, and the extent of expected benefits, scientific quality, cost effectiveness, and other factors. APPLICATION FORM: Formal proposal to office along with SF424.

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7. MARINE FISHERIES INITIATIVE

(MARFIN) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To provide financial assistance for research and development projects that will provide information for the full and wise use and enhancement of fishery resources in the Southeast U. S. Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic beginning with the State of North Carolina south to Florida. In addition, beginning in Fiscal Year 1998 similar assistance is provided for the coastal New England states. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds can be used to develop harvest methods, economic analyses of fisheries, processing methods, fish stock assessment and fish stock enhancement. Projects are restricted to the fisheries in the Southeast Region including the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the South Atlantic beginning with North Carolina, South Carolina to Florida. Funds are not used for loans. Also, projects in the coastal New England States will be considered. In the Northeast, project priorities have varied during the first two years of funding availability. During Fiscal Year 1999, the area of emphasis was new methods or techniques to improve the ability of scientists to identify the stock structure of selected species of fish and shellfish to improve fisheries management. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States or local governments, universities, private enterprise, individuals or any other entity, nonprofit or otherwise, if such entity is a citizen of the United States within the meaning of Section 2 of the Shipping Act, 1916, as amended, 46 U.S.C. 802. Beneficiary Eligibility: Federal, State and local governments, universities, private enterprise, nonprofit or profit organizations, and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Applications must include resumes of qualifications and experience of the principal investigators. They are expected to demonstrate expertise in the proposed area of study. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is covered under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the (Name of your Office - Example Coastal Services Center). Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure: Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated and ranked by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The ranking is divided into two groups; (a) recommended; and (b) not recommended. They are then presented to a panel of fishery experts and to the MARFIN Panel. The Panel will individually submit their funding recommendations to the Regional Administrator of the appropriate Region. The Regional Administrator in

consultation with the Assistant Administrator for Fisheries will determine funding availability and select the projects to be funded. The selected proposals will be reviewed and negotiated by the appropriate Regional Office and the assigned Technical Monitor. A complete application will be forwarded to the NOAA Grants Officer for approval and award. Deadlines: Deadlines are published in the annual Federal Register or contact either the NMFS Southeast Regional Office or the NMFS Northeast Regional Office. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Successful applicants will be selected generally within 180 days. Awards will be made normally within 240 days after the date of publication of the Federal Register. Appeals: None. Renewals: Multi-year awards of up to three years may be approved. Once awarded, multi-year projects will not compete for funding in subsequent years. Funding for multi-year projects beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of program funds in subsequent fiscal years, and the extent to which the recipient meets project objectives and reporting requirements. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The money must be spent during the award period. Funds are released in advance or by reimbursement, as agreed to in the Standard Terms and Conditions document required for each grant. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $2,500,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $21,185 to $374,372. Average: $64,282. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Recent accomplishments include: using high-technology underwater video cameras to fine tune by catch reduction devices in shrimp trawl nets; development of a horseshoe crab management program in South Carolina as a result of reproductive biology research; and delineation of important nursery habitat for red snapper in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Numerous multi-year projects were funded in the out years that reduced the level of funding for new cooperative agreements in FY 06. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Scot Plank, State/Federal Liaison Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, 263 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Telephone: (727) 824-5324. Use the same number for FTS. Email: Scot.plank@noaa.gov. Kenneth L. Beal, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. Telephone: (978) 281- 9267. Email: Grants.Information@noaa.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Relationship between estuarine habitat structure and distribution and abundance of juvenile fishery species; assessment of bathymetric highs as nursery habitat of newly settled red snapper in the northwest Gulf of Mexico; genetic analysis of the stock structure of Wahoo in the western Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico; turtle excluder device (TED) and by catch (BRD) reduction device technology transfer to the shrimp industry; and validation of ages for species of the deepwater snapper/grouper complex off the southeast U.S. coast. 60

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Priority in program emphasis will be placed upon funding projects that have the greatest probability of recovering, maintaining, improving, or developing fisheries, improving our understanding of factors affecting recruitment success, generating increased values from fisheries, and generating increased recreational opportunity and harvest potential. Projects will be evaluated as to the likelihood of achieving these benefits through both short-term and long-term research projects with consideration of the magnitude of the eventual economic benefit that may be realized. APPLICATION FORM: Consult office via email: grants.information@noaa.gov.

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8. UNALLIED INDUSTRY PROJECTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC AGENCY, NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To provide grants and cooperative agreements for biological, economic, sociological, public policy, and other research and administration projects to benefit U.S. fisheries industries and contribute to the economic and social welfare of the Nation; also, to award grants and cooperative agreements to develop innovative approaches and methods for ensuring the safety, quality and integrity of U.S. fishery products; also, to provide funds to the five States bordering the Gulf of Mexico, for projects or other measures designed to alleviate the long-term effects of disasters on the Gulfs fishery resources and associated habitat. To facilitate the administration, coordination and implementation of the research activities of the Cooperative Institute for Fisheries Molecular Biology (FISHTEC). The goal of FISHTEC is to develop, test, and apply new technology in molecular biology for use in management of commercial and recreational marine fisheries. Emphasis of the research program is placed on development of molecular genetics techniques to identify and evaluate the status of fish stocks/populations subject to fishing pressure and/or environmental impacts. To support the implementation of community-based demonstration projects in the U.S. western Pacific that promote the development of fishery-related industries and the economic self-sufficiency of native Pacific islanders and communities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds can be used by recipients to support a wide variety of research and management activities for high- priority marine and estuarine resources, especially for species and/or their habitat currently under, or proposed for future Federal or interjurisdictional management. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants for assistance include State and local governments, including their universities and colleges; U.S. territorial agencies; Federal and State-recognized Indian Tribal governments; private universities and colleges; private profit and nonprofit research and conservation organizations and/or individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: This program benefits Federal, State, and interstate marine resource conservation and management agencies; U.S. and foreign commercial and recreational fishing industries; conservation organizations, academic institutions; international and Indian Tribal treaties; private and public research groups; consumers; and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including routine and special terms and conditions, for financial assistance programs application and conduct. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the agency. Depending on the Authorization, some elements of this program are covered by E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the (Name of your Office - Example Coastal Services Center). Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure:

Proposals are initially evaluated by the pertinent NMFS office/region/ science center, or their component laboratories, and are subject to review for technical merit, soundness of design, competency of the applicant to perform the proposed work, potential contribution of the project to national or regional goals, and appropriateness and reasonableness of proposed costs. Projects recommended for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division for review and approval. Deadlines: Project applications must be received by the receiving NMFS office at least 90 days before the requested start date of the project. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval time is expected to range for 90 to 120 days, which includes processing of the award through the NMFS, NOAA and DOC financial assistance procedures. Appeals: None. Renewals: Grants and cooperative agreements are approved on an annual basis, but may be continued beyond the first segment, subject to approved time frame and scope of work, satisfactory progress, and availability of funds. Renewal of an award to increase funding, extend the period of an award to increase funding, or extend the period of performance is at the total discretion of the Department. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Projects are funded at up to 100 percent of the Federal share. Depending upon the Authorization, granteematching contributions may be required. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are normally for a 12-month period. In some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months, or may be completed in less than 12 months. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and are expended in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures. Funds are released in advance or by reimbursement, as agreed to in the Standard Terms and Conditions document required for each grant. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $14,000,000; FY 08 est available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $50,000 to $150,000. Average: $100,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Southeast: Restoration of the bay scallop in Florida - an integrated approach to stock enhancement and evaluation of benefit; Mississippis shellfish restoration and enhancement project; Monitoring the impact of environmental perturbations on commercial fishermen; Restoration and research of Alabama marine fisheries affected by natural disaster. Develop methods to restore Louisiana oyster habitat by recycling oyster shell and comparing alternative cultch materials for restoring oyster reefs. Provide funding for marketing domestic shrimp. Pacific Island: Native Fishery Observer Program; Hawaii Seafood Program; Western Pacific Demonstration Program Projects. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Alaska: Shawn Carey, NMFS, Alaska Regional Office, P.O. Box 12668, Juneau, AK 99802. Telephone: (907) 586-7280. Email: shawn.carey@noaa. gov. Northeast: Harold C. Mears, Director, State, Federal, and Constituent Programs Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Region, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 019302298. Telephone: (978) 281-9243.

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Fax: (978) 281- 9117. Email: Grants.Information@noaa.gov. Northwest: Kevin Ford, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Region, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115. Telephone: (206) 526-6115. Fax: (206) 526- 4461. Email: Kevin.Ford@noaa.gov. Southeast: Jeffrey Brown, State/ Federal Liaison Branch, 263 13th Avenue South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Telephone: (727) 824-5364 Fax: (727) 824-5364. Email: jeff.brown@noaa. gov. Southwest: Patricia Culver, Federal Program Officer, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802. Telephone: (562) 980-4033. Fax: (562) 980-4047. Email: trisha.culver@noaa.gov. PIRO: Scott Bloom, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 1110, Honolulu, HI 96814. Telephone: (808) 9442218. Fax: (808) 973-2941. Email: scott.bloom@noaa.gov. Headquarters Office: JoAnna Grable, Management and Administration Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-1364. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (301) 7132258. Email: joanna.grable@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.noaa.gov. Southeast: http://caldera.sero.nmfs.gov/grants/ programs/industry.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Southeast: Funded research to restore bay scallops in Florida through stock enhancement and funded projects to eradicate exotic plants from shorelines to reduce beach erosion. Provided funds to restore oyster beds in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama that were damaged as a result of hurricanes and flooding. Funded removal of underwater obstacles to navigation and fishing that were left after hurricanes. Direct financial assistance to shrimp fishers and blue crab fishers in the Southeast U.S. and development of programs to market shrimp and blue crabs. PIRO: Hawaii Seafood Safety and Marketing; Fishery Observer Program, Longline Vessel Procurement and Training, Skip Jack Fishing Training, Fishpond Revitalization Project, Fishermans Cooperative Market, By-catch Utilization Projects. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals may be selected from several sources, e.g., unsolicited proposals, Congressionally-mandated projects, applications received as a result of notices published in the Federal Register. Recipients and sub recipients are subject to all applicable Federal laws and Federal and Departmental policies, regulations, and procedures applicable to Federal financial assistance awards. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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9. UNALLIED MANAGEMENT PROJECTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: Projects provide economic, sociological, public policy, and other information needed by Federal and State natural resource administrators for conserving and managing fishery resources and protected species and their environment in Federal, State, and U.S. territorial waters. Information derived from project studies may consist of econometric data, user profiles, sociological case studies, policy and systems analyses, and other knowledge, and is used in such decisions as resource allocations, total and zonal harvest determinations, and initial apportionment of harvesting rights under controlled access management regimes. Primary users of project information include the National Marine Fisheries Service, Regional Fishery Management Councils, Interstate Marine Fisheries Commissions, State, and other Federal resource management agencies. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds can be used by recipients to support a wide variety of management activities for high-priority marine and estuarine resources, especially for species and/or their habitat currently under or proposed for future Federal or interjurisdictional management. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants for assistance include: State and local governments, including their universities and colleges; U.S. territorial agencies; federally and state recognized Indian Tribal governments; private universities and colleges; private profit and nonprofit research and conservation organizations and individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: This program benefits Federal, State and interstate marine resource conservation and management agencies; U.S. and foreign commercial and recreational fishing industries; conservation organizations; academic institutions; international and Indian Tribal treaties; private and public research groups; consumers; and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including routine and special terms and conditions for financial assistance programs application and conduct. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the agency. This program is covered under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. See http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/ grants/spoc.html. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the (Name of your Office - Example Coastal Services Center). Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure: Proposals are initially evaluated by the pertinent NMFS Office/Region/ Science Center, and are subject to review for technical merit, soundness of design, competency of the applicant to perform the proposed work, potential

contribution of the project to national or regional goals, and appropriateness and reasonableness of proposed costs. Projects approved for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division for review and approval. Deadlines: Project applications must be received by the receiving NMFS office at least 90 days before the requested start date of the project. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval time is expected to range from 90 to 120 days, which includes processing of the award through the NMFS and NOAA financial assistance procedures. Appeals: None. Renewals: Approval time is expected to range from 90 to 120 days, which includes processing of the award through the NMFS and NOAA financial assistance procedures. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Projects are funded at up to 100 percent of the Federal share. Grantee matching contributions are not required, but are encouraged. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are normally for a 12-month or 18-month period, but in some instances, award periods may extend beyond these periods, or may be completed in less time. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and are expended in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures. Funds are requested through the Financial Management System as part of the Department of Treasurys Automated Standard Application for Payment System (ASAP). See http://www.fms.treas. gov/asap/pr_gettingstarted.html. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $12,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $146,500 to $1,225,000. Average: $539,250. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Alaska Region: Development of programs seeking to stabilize and restore fisheries access to the Gulf of Alaska community-based small boat fleets and assist in the creation of new fisheries opportunities. Provide research assistance to aid in run forecasting and restoration of Yukon River salmon. These activities are carried out by 5 grants to Alaska recipients. Northeast Region: Work in 2005 focused on: A 6-day research video cruise to the northern portion of Nantucket Lightship Closed area (NLCA). The survey concentrated on both high and low density of scallops. A multistage centric systematic survey on two spatial scales was compared to a simple random survey with 300 stations. This work allows for statistical comparisons between the two survey designs including comparisons of densities and size frequencies of sea scallops, other macro invertebrate and sediment compositions; Conduct research on a turtle excluder dredge in two phases. In phase 1, design and fabricate a prototype scallop dredge frame, field test the frame on commercial trips, and modify the design as appropriate. The dredge will consist of two components; 1) a chain mat that had previously designed and tested that prevents turtles from entering the bag dredge and 2) a new concept for construction of the dredge frame to keep turtles from snagging on top of the dredge. The second phase will commence when 64

an acceptable design has been achieved and will consist of extensive scientific field-testing of the dredge. Southeast Region: Development of programs to better document fishing effort in the shark fishery, south Atlantic snapper-grouper fisheries, and the U.S. Virgin Islands commercial fisheries. Development of a Gulf of Mexico shrimp trawl by catch device testing project. Continuation of king mackerel stock research. Cooperative research to study the life histories of various reef fish in the Southeast. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Alaska: Shawn Carey, Alaska Regional Office, NMFS, P.O. Box 12668, Juneau, AK 99802- 1668. Telephone: (907) 586-7845. Use the same numbers for FTS. Email: shawn.carey@noaa.gov. Northeast: Harold C. Mears, Director, State, Federal and Constituent Programs Office, National Marine Fisheries Service; Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298. Telephone: (978) 281-9243. Fax: (978) 2819117. Email: Grants.Information@noaa.gov. Northwest: Kevin Ford, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Regional Office, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115. Telephone: (206) 526-6150. Fax: (206) 526-6426. Email: Joe.Scordino@noaa.gov. Southeast: Federal Program Officer, State/Federal Liaison Branch, 263 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Telephone: (727) 551-5760. Fax: (727) 824-5364. Email: Robert. sadler@noaa.gov. Southwest: Patricia Culver, Federal Program Officer, Southwest Region Office, 501 West Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802-4213. Telephone: (562) 980-4239. Fax: (562) 980-4047. Email: trisha.culver@noaa.gov. Pacific Island: Scott Bloom. Telephone (808) 944-2218. Email: scott.bloom@noaa.gov. Headquarters Office: JoAnna Grable, Management and Administration Division, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-1364. Fax: (301) 713-2258. Email: joanna.grable@ noaa.gov. Web Site Address: Alaska: http://www.fakr.noaa.gov. Southeast: http://caldera.sero.nmfs.gov/ grants/programs/manage.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Alaska: Alaska Coastal Communities Coalition; Support efforts to stabilize and restore fisheries access to Gulf of Alaska Community-based smallboat fleets. Create and activate plans to do run forecasting and restoration of Yukon River salmon. Support program reports on current events in the fisheries arena of the major fishing nations of the Pacific Rim. Northeast: Examining the Effect of the 2004 Pulse Fishing Event on the Georges Bank and Closed Area Benthic Community, Development of an Interactive Video Map Detailing the Georges Bank and Mid-Atlantic Benthic Community, 2005 Fishery Independent Survey of Selected Hard Bottom Areas in Southern New England, Continued Investigation of Marine Biotoxins in the Atlantic Sea Scallop Resource. Southeast: Improved data collection for discards of shark, and south Atlantic snapper-grouper. Cooperative research to better estimate king mackerel stock mixing and abundance. Pilot projects to collect U.S. Virgin Islands reef fish data, test shrimp trawl bycatch devices, and to test reef fish gear in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Improved collection of life history data on hogfish, goliath grouper, and Gulf of Mexico vermilion snapper and red grouper. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are selected from several sources: Unsolicited proposals; special solicitations in the Federal Register, FedBizOppss, or Congressionally mandated projects. Regardless of source, proposals must undergo rigorous technical review and comply with all OMB, DOC, and NOAA grants policies and procedures. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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10. WEATHER AND AIR QUALITY RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To develop the knowledge required to establish a predictive capability for short and long-term climate and air quality fluctuations and trends. To develop the base of scientific knowledge for better informed decisions. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Contracts). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may be used for research and development, science assessments, advisory services, and operational systems as they relate to specific programs. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants, are evaluated on an individual grant or program basis. Grants and contracts currently exist with National Acid Precipitation Assessment Program (NAPAP) participants. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, junior colleges, technical schools, institutions, laboratories; any State, political subdivision of a State or agency or officer thereof; any individual. Beneficiary Eligibility: Organizations and individuals with interests in meteorology, oceanography, climate, and air-quality research and prediction. Credentials/Documentation: Proposals with statement of work, estimated budget, and curriculum vitae. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Submit an electronic application to Grants.gov APPLY for financial assistance (SF 424) with statement of work to be performed and proposed amount. This program is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-110 and 15 CFR 24, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments, as applicable. Award Procedure: Awards are made on the basis of peer review of proposals. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 90 to 180 days from time of proposal receipt. Appeals: None. Renewals: By negotiation with OAR. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Normally for a period of 1 year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification:

13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. (Contracts) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.(NOTE: No funds are currently identified for grants and contracts.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Funds no longer are available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: One to three contracts per year are anticipated. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: Director, Office of Weather and Air Quality, Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Contact: Office of Weather & Air Quality: (301) 713- 9397 or 713-9121. Web Site Address: http://www.noaa.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Numerical weather prediction using global weather experiment data; (2) prediction of planetary circulation; (3) implementation of sea level network in Indian Ocean; (4) dynamical forecast of El Nino/Southern Oscillation; (5) circulation of the SW tropical Pacific Ocean; and (6) analysis of the effects of atmospheric deposition of nitrates and sulfates on surface water chemistry. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are subject to office and peer review process taking into consideration primarily scientific merit and application to office research goals. Principal investigators qualifications and cost are also considered, with cost subject to negotiation. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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11. HABITAT CONSERVATION

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To provide grants and cooperative agreements for biological, economic, sociological, public policy, and other research, administration, and public education projects on the coastal environment to benefit U.S. fisheries, conserve protected resources, and add to the economic and social well being of the Nation. Projects are funded to carry out public policy pertaining to protection and restoration of the Nations wetlands and other coastal habitats, pursuant to the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act, Endangered Species Act, Estuary Restoration Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987, Coastal Wetlands Planning Protection and Research Act (CWPPRA), Coral Reef Conservation Act and other legislation. Research and management includes determining the effects of habitat modifications and contaminants on populations of living marine resources, restoring depleted stocks that have been adversely impacted by habitat modifications, determining if artificial or restored habitat fulfills essential habitat needs of living marine resources, and quantifying contaminants and debris that pose a hazard to populations of these animals. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds can be used by recipients to support a wide variety of research, habitat restoration, coral reef conservation, construction, management, and public education activities for marine and estuarine habitats, especially for species currently under, or proposed for, future Federal or Inter-jurisdictional management. Habitat restoration includes providing fish passage, dam and barrier removals, marine debris prevention and removal, wetland and riparian restoration, and similar activities that restore habitat for diadromous fish, shellfish and other marine resources in coastal watersheds. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants for assistance include State and local governments, including their universities and colleges; U.S. territorial agencies; federally and State-recognized Indian Tribal governments; private universities and colleges; private profit and nonprofit research and conservation organizations, and/or individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: This program benefits Federal, State, and interstate marine resource conservation and management agencies; U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States; U.S. and foreign commercial and recreational fishing industries; conservation organizations, academic institutions; international and Indian Tribal treaties; private and public research groups; consumers; and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including routine and special terms and conditions, for financial assistance programs application and conduct. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the

application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the Office of Habitat Conservation, or NOAA Coral Conservation Program lead, as appropriate. Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure: Proposals are initially evaluated by the appropriate NMFS Office/Region/ Science Center, or their component laboratories, and are subject to review for technical merit, soundness of design, competency of the applicant to perform the proposed work, potential contribution of the project to national or regional goals, and appropriateness and reasonableness of proposed costs. Projects approved for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division and the Department of Commerces Office of Federal Assistance for review and approval. Deadlines: Project applications must be received by the receiving NMFS office at least 90 days before the requested start date of the project. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval time is expected to range from 150-180 days, which includes processing of the award through NMFS and NOAA. Appeals: None. Renewals: Grants and cooperative agreements are approved on an annual basis, but may be continued beyond the first segment, subject to approved time frame and scope of work, satisfactory progress, and availability of funds. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Project costs are funded at up to 100 percent. Grantee matching contributions vary by specific funding opportunity. Coastal Wetland Planning, Protection and Restoration Act projects require a 15 percent match by the State of Louisiana at this time. Under the Community-based Restoration Program guidelines, projects are encouraged to demonstrate a minimum nonfederal match of 50 percent of the total cost needed to complete the proposed project. A 1:1 match is required for the General and International Coral Reef Conservation Grant Programs. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are normally for 12-24 month periods, and vary by specific funding opportunity. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and expended in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures. Funds are released as needed through the automated treasury process (ASAP) or by reimbursement, as indicated in the Standard Terms and Conditions document required for each grant. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $32,500,000; FY 08 est notavailable; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $15,000 to $10,000,000. Typical award: $35,000 to $200,000; CWPPRA awards among the largest, typically in the millions. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2005, cooperative agreements for wetland restoration projects in Louisiana under the CWPPRA program resulted in funding construction for the Little Lake Shoreline Protection/Dedicated Dredging 67

near Round Lake Restoration Project and funding engineering and design for the Riverine Sand Mining/Scofield Island Restoration Project. Under the NOAA Community-based Restoration Program (CRP), 18 applications were recommended for funding in FY05 ranging from $20,000 to $211,507 for a total of $1.72 million, and nearly $8M went to the continued support of 12 national and regional habitat restoration partnerships (funded between $125K and $1.7M) that provide sub-awards for individual habitat restoration projects. These projects leverage between $3 and $5 for every NOAA dollar invested, have significant community support and handson participation, and typically have an associated outreach or informal education component. NOAAs Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program launched a new international coral reef program in 2002, pursuant to the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. During fiscal year 2005, the International Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program invested $400,000 in 11 projects in 12 countries that leveraged $435,109 in matching funds. Funds were distributed among the following four themes: 1) Demonstrate best management practices to reduce and control run-off to near shore coral reef ecosystems in the Caribbean; 2) Implement management effectiveness programs to enhance adaptive management of marine protected areas; 3) Promote use of socioeconomic assessments in coastal management; and 4) Regional approaches to promote marine reserves in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: CWPPRA: Dr. Erik Zobrist; Community-based Restoration Program (CRP): Ms. Robin Bruckner, Program Manager. Office of Habitat Conservation, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-0174. Fax: (301) 713-0184. Email: Erik.Zobrist@noaa.gov; Robin. Bruckner@noaa.gov. General Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program: Andy Bruckner, Program Manager. Office of Habitat Conservation, FHC1, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: 301-713-3459. Fax: 301-713-1594. E-mail: Andy.Bruckner@noaa.gov. International Coral Reef Conservation Grant Program: Arthur Paterson, 1315 East West Highway, 5th Floor, Room 5627, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: 301-713-3078; E-mail: Arthur.E.Paterson@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/ecosystem/index.htm EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: NOAA Fisheries Headquarters: Wetland restoration projects in CWPPRA program are utilized for protecting and restoring eroding coastal marshes. The Community-based Restoration Program (CRP) provides funding to implement a wide variety of on-the-ground habitat restoration projects to benefit marine, estuarine and reparian habitats, including but not limited to salt marshes, seagrass beds, coral reefs, mangrove forests, and freshwater habitat important to diadromous fisheries, predominantly in coastal areas around the United States. The Office of Habitat Conservation also provides funding for coral reef conservation activities. Coral Reef: Nguna-Pele Marine Protected Area Community Management and Assessment Enhancement Project. Enhancing Management Effectiveness of MPAs: Regional Capacity Building in Indonesia and the Philippines, Assessment and Management of Black Grouper Spawning Aggregations in Belize essential fish habitat mapping and assessment, coral reef trade, sustainable use and management of the live reef fishes, watershed management, socioeconomic monitoring, and community-based management and conservation. Others: Bonneau Ferry, SC and other West Cooper River Corridor land protection, Great Bay NERR Construction and Development, Port Aransas Nature Preserve, Wetlands Protection land acquisition, and Village Point Park Preserve land acquisition. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are selected from several sources: Unsolicited proposals; special solicitations in the Federal Register or Commerce Business Daily; or Congressionally mandated projects. Regardless of source, proposals must undergo rigorous technical review and comply with all OMB, DOC, and NOAA grants policies and procedures. Any financial assistance

announcements must be made in the Federal Register; announcements in the Commerce Business Daily only are not sufficient. APPLICATION FORM: Consult the office: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/habitat/ecosystem/index.htm

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12. CONGRESSIONALLY IDENTIFIED AWARDS AND PROJECTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: The objectives of the overall program are to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science, and to provide a provision of assistance for the construction of suitable facilities for these activities, as specified by Congress. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To provide appropriated funds to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science. Appropriated funds can also be used for construction of facilities and construction-related activities to support education, research and development associated with issues of atmospheric or marine sciences. Specific restrictions, other than those mandated for grants, are evaluated on an individual grant or program basis. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants include State and local governments, including their universities and colleges, quasi-governmental agencies, private universities and colleges, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and/or individuals. Typically those specifically identified by Congress in agency appropriations legislation. Beneficiary Eligibility: Through the awarding of financial assistance to facilitate education, research and development in the fields of marine and atmospheric science, and for the construction of educational, research and development facilities, this program benefits Federal, State, local governments, public and private universities and colleges, profit and nonprofit organizations, and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including routine and special terms and conditions, for financial assistance programs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms are furnished by the agency. Executive Order 12372 does not apply to this program. An environmental analysis is required for each project funded under this program under the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, 40 CFR 1500. As a result of this analysis, an Environmental Assessment and/or Environmental Impact Statement also may be required. Applicants should contact the agency for further NEPA guidance. Application Procedure: Submission of an application on Standard Form 424 as furnished by NOAA, including all required certifications, to the Program Officer, Congressionally Identified Awards, Office of Finance and Administration, Acquisitions and Grants Office. This program is subject to the provisions of 15 CFR 24, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and 15 CFR 14, Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations. NOAA reserves the right to withhold the awarding of a grant or cooperative agreement to any individual or organization delinquent on a debt to the Federal government until payment is made or satisfactory arrangements are made with the agency to which the debt is owed.

Award Procedure: Applications reviewed by NOAA and are made on the basis of proposal evaluations and technical and administrative reviews. Deadlines: Time frame to submit application according to Federal Register announcement (if applicable), or as indicated in specific application cover letter furnished to applicants but in either case no later than May 31, to ensure processing during the fiscal year that funds are appropriated. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval time is expected to range from 90 to 180 days from the time of receipt of a complete application. This timeframe includes processing of the award through the NOAA and DOC financial assistance functions. Appeals: None. Renewals: Contingent upon future Congressional funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department of Commerce/NOAA. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no matching requirements. Projects are accepted at up to 100 percent Federal share. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are usually for a 12-month period. In some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months. The funding is spent in the awards budget period unless otherwise negotiated between the recipient and NOAA and approved by the NOAA Grants Management Division. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Historically awards have ranged from $140,000 to $28,500,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NOAA grant recipients receiving funding have developed projects fostering a wide range of public benefits in the fields of marine and atmospheric science as specified by Congress in Appropriations Acts. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Chief, Grants Management Division, OFA62, SSMC2, 1325 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-0926. Web Site Address: http://www.noaa.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Bronx Zoo Construction Project. Land Acquisition in Maine, Various Environmental Literacy project such as, Science on the Sphere Projects with Bishop Museum, National Maritime Museum, National Model Earth, National Ocean Science Bowl, and PRIDE Environmental Enhancement Initiative. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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13. UNALLIED SCIENCE PROGRAM:

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC AGENCY, NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To provide grants and cooperative agreements of biological, socioeconomic and physical science research on the stocks of fishery and protected resources of the United States and their environment that will contribute to their optimal management for the benefit of the Nation; also, to award grants and cooperative agreements to develop innovative approaches and methods for marine and estuarine science. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds can be used by recipients to support a wide variety of research on high-priority marine and estuarine resource issues, especially for resources and/or their habitat currently under, or proposed for future Federal or interjurisdictional management. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants for assistance include: State and local governments, including their universities and colleges; U.S. territorial agencies; federally and State-recognized Indian Tribal governments; private universities and colleges; private profit and nonprofit research and conservation organizations and/or individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: This program benefits Federal, State and interstate marine resource conservation and management agencies; U.S. and foreign commercial and recreational fishing industries; conservation organizations, academic institutions; international and Indian Tribal treaties; private and public research groups; consumers; and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants are required to satisfy all DOC/NOAA standards and regulations, including routine and special terms and conditions, for financial assistance programs applications and conduct. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the agency. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the (Name of your Office - Example Coastal Services Center). Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable. Award Procedure: Proposals are initially evaluated by the pertinent NMFS Office/Region/ Science Center, and are subject to review for technical merit, soundness of design, competency of the applicant to perform the proposed work, potential contribution of the project to national or regional goals, and appropriateness and reasonableness of proposed costs. Projects approved for funding will be submitted to the NOAA Grants Management Division and the Department of Commerces Office of Federal Assistance for review and approval.

Deadlines: Project applications must be received by the receiving NMFS office at least 120 days before the requested start date of the project. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approval time is expected to range from 90 to 150 days, which includes processing of the award through the NMFS, NOAA, and DOC financial assistance procedures. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewal of an award to increase funding and/or extend the period of an award is at the sole discretion of the Department. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Projects are funded at up to 100 percent of the Federal share. Grantee matching contributions are not required, but are encouraged. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are normally for a 12-month period but in some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months, or may be completed in less than 12 months. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures. Funds are released in advance or by reimbursement, as agreed to in the Standard Terms and Conditions document required for each grant. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-1450-0-1-306. Obligations: FY 07 $34,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $25,000 to $2,455,000. Average: $546,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Alaska Region: Carry out marine research activities in the North Pacific, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean. Northeast Region: Contributions to enhance data collection for the American lobster resource along the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts, and to provide improved information for stock assessments and management; and an ocean haul seine survey for striped bass in coastal New York State was conducted. Southeast Region: Development of genetic tools to assess the population structures of major commercial and recreational species, such as swordfish, tunas and sharks. Conservation and management of threatened and endangered marine species in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina including development of an early warning system to reduce right whale/vessel collisions; U.S. Gulf of Mexico marine stock enhancement program; Contributions to the biology of the red drum in South Carolina; funded research to examine the biological and hydrographic characteristics of the Charleston Bump; provided support for research into pathogens affecting shrimp in the southeastern United States; developed an index of sea turtle abundance along the southern U.S. Atlantic coast. NOS: The goal of FISHTEC is to develop, test and apply new technologies in molecular biology to enhance fisheries management policies and actions. This long term project was focused initially on the development of genetic tools to determine population structures of major commercial and recreational species such as swordfish, tunas and sharks. Emphasis has now been shifted to deal with broader issues of management such as multi-species assemblages or habitats, and detection of pathogens and/or diseases affecting marine organisms. Ongoing research is organized into two major components dealing with molecular genetics of pelagic fish populations, and stock structure of coastal marine fisheries of the southeastern U.S. The results of FISHTEC research may be found in numerous peer-reviewed publications. 70

INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Alaska: Shawn Carey, Alaska Regional Office, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668. Telephone: (907) 586-7845, Fax: (907) 5867255. Use the same numbers for FTS. Email: peter.d.jones@noaa.gov. Northeast: Harold C. Mears, Director, State, Federal, and Constituent Programs Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Regional Office, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2298. Telephone: (978) 281-9243. Fax: (978) 281- 9117. Email: Grants.Information@noaa.gov. Northwest: Kevin Ford, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northwest Region, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115. Telephone: (206) 526-6115. Fax: (206) 526- 4461. Email: Kevin.Ford@noaa.gov. Northwest Center: Dr. Robert Iwamoto, OMI Director, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, 2725 Montlake Boulevard East, Seattle, WA 98112-2097. Telephone: (206) 860-3200. Fax: (206) 860-3442. Email: Bob.Iwamoto@noaa.gov. Southeast: Jeffrey Brown, State/Federal Liaison Staff, Southeast Regional Office, 9721 Executive Center Drive, North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702-2432. Telephone: (727) 570-5324. Fax: (727) 570-5364. Email: jeff.brown@noaa.gov. Southwest Region: Patricia Culver, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA. 90802. Telephone: (562) 980-4239. Email: trisha.culver@noaa.gov. Headquarters Office: JoAnna Grable, Management and Administration Division, National Marine Fisheries Services, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone (301) 713-1364. Use the same numbers for FTS. Fax: (301) 713-2258. Email: joanna.grable@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: Alaska: http://www.fakr.noaa.gov/omi/grants/default.htm. Southeast Region: http://caldera.sero.nmfs.gov/grants/programs/science.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Alaska: Cooperative Fisheries Research in Alaska. Northeast: Maine Lobster Resource Assessment, Monitoring of New Hampshires Fishery for Shell Disease in the American Lobster, Post Stratification and Calibration of a Random Stratified Lobster Ventless Trap Survey in Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound, A Study of the Striped Bass in the Marine District of New York State - Ocean Haul Seine Survey. Northeast Center: The Northeast Consortium is used encourage and fund collaborative research and monitoring projects within the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank, which involve effective, equal partnerships among fishermen, scientists, and other stakeholders. Examine the population biology and dynamics of the multispecies fishery of the Northeast USA, with specific focus on the groundfish assemblage and American lobster, in support of the development of a fisheries management decision support system. Examine the population biology and dynamics of the sea scallop, from Virginia to the Hague line, USA in support of the development of a decision support system. A research and monitoring program to provide information required to sustainably manage the horseshoe crab resource for the benefit of all resource users. North Atlantic Right Whale Research Grant Program (RWRGP) is used for funding research or other activities that can provide information useful to management of North Atlantic right whales, with emphasis on understanding or mitigating factors inhibiting the species recovery. Southeast Region: Funded a cooperative program that investigated the technical, economic and commercial feasibility of farm raising marine finfish in cages in the northern Gulf of Mexico utilizing oil and gas production platforms as operation centers. Provided funds to refine, field-test and demonstrate a successful marine fisheries stock management program for the Gulf of Mexico that blends aquaculture technology with traditional fishery management practices. Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina were funded for their endangered species programs on sea turtles. Funded research in red drum biology to better understand survival rates in the wild. South Carolina was funded to create a taxonomic center to identify and archive marine specimens. Cooperative Institute for Fisheries Molecular Biology (FISHTEC). Northwest region: Ballard High School Maritime Academy/Seattle Public Schools. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are selected from several sources: Unsolicited proposals; special solicitations in the Federal Register or Commerce Business Daily; or

Congressionally-mandated projects. Regardless of source, proposals must undergo rigorous technical review and comply with all OMB, DOC, and NOAA grants policies and procedures. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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(MBDC) FEDERAL AGENCY: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To provide electronic and one-on-one business development services for a nominal fee to minority firms and individuals interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. MBDAs funded Minority Business Enterprise Center operators provide a wide range of services to clients, from initial consultations to the identification and resolution of specific business problems. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) competitively solicits and will fund in Fiscal Year 2007 twenty-six MBECs to provide standardized business assistance services to rapid growth potential minority businesses directly; to develop a network of strategic partnerships; to charge client fees; and to provide strategic business consulting through one-onone management and technical assistance in designated states and/or Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA) throughout the country. Recipients of MBDAs MBEC financial assistance awards provide clients with advice and counseling in such areas business assessment and strategic business consulting, access to capital and access to markets. These services may include preparing financial packages, business planning and counseling, business information and management assistance, accounting, marketing, business/industrial site analysis, production, engineering, construction assistance, procurement, and identification of potential business opportunities. MBDA does not have the authority nor does it make loans to minority businesses. Program funds in this category are restricted to providing management and technical assistance. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: There are no eligibility restrictions for this program. Applicants eligible to operate a MBDC may include individuals, nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, local and State governments, Native American Tribes, and educational institutions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Recipient operators are to provide electronic and one-on-one business assistance to rapid growth potential minority-owned businesses. Eligible beneficiaries of this program have been designated as African American, Native American, Aleut, Asian Indian, Asian Pacific American, Eskimo, Hasidic Jew, Puerto Rican, and Spanish-Speaking Americans. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for awards to State, local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions; OMB Circular No. A122 for other recipients; and 15 CFR, Part 24 contains administrative requirements for States, local and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. All other recipients are subject to the administrative requirements contained in OMB Circular No. A-110. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Pre-application and post award conferences will be scheduled for most MBDA projects. These conferences will be announced in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 15 CFR Part 24 must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 15 CFR Part 14.

Award Procedure: The Federal Register and Grants.Gov will advise the applicant where to submit the application. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by MBDA. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and post-award audits may be required from applicants. Deadlines: Deadlines for formal competitive awards are outlined in the Federal Register, Grants.gov, and as detailed in the Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Unsuccessful applicants shall be notified in writing within 10 days of notification to the successful applicant. Appeals: All decisions are final. There is no administrative appeal process. Renewals: MBEC awards are typically made for a period of three years with funding provided on an annual basis at the discretion of MBDA and the Department of Commerce. Performance evaluations will be conducted and funding levels will be established for each of the budget periods. The MBEC will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the MBECs performance, and agency priorities. The current funding cycle (2004 2006) will terminate December 31, 2006. The next formal competition is tentatively scheduled for the Summer of 2006 with new awards beginning in January 2007. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. In most program areas, MBDA has established minimum requirements for matching or cost sharing by the recipient. New awards are generally required to provide a minimum 15 percent cost sharing through in-kind contributions and cash, including client service fees. MBDA reserves the right to decide on a case-by-case basis whether a nonfederal contribution is required in other program areas so as to successfully implement the program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards may be granted for 1 to 3 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-0201-0-1-376. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $8,400,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $155,000 to $400,375. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: IMBDA estimates in calendar years 2006 and 2007, the MBEC program will assist 4,254 clients and achieve a minimum of $614,269,965 in combined financings and contracts respectively. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Business Development, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-1940. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.mbda.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 72

Competitive awards for the MBDC program are made based on a panel evaluation of the applications submitted. This evaluation includes such factors as capability and experience of staff assigned to the project, techniques, methodology, resources and costs. MBDA publishes notices in the Federal Register, Grants.gov website and the MBDA website when seeking applications for this program. Competitive applications are normally sought every three years, upon the availability of funds and depending on the Agencys priorities. APPLICATION FORM: Pre and post application conferences are required, along with the standard application SF424.

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(NABEC) FEDERAL AGENCY: MINORITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE OBJECTIVES: To provide electronic and one-on-one business development service to Native Americans interested in entering, expanding or improving their efforts in the marketplace. MBDAs Native American Business Enterprise Center operators provide a wide range of services to clients, from initial consultations to the identification and resolution of specific business problems. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) competitively selects and will fund in Fiscal Year 2007 approximately eight Native American Business Enterprise Centers (NABDCs) to deploy standardized business assistance services to the Native American business public directly, develop a network of strategic partnerships and provide strategic business consulting within the geographic services area. Recipients of MBDAs NABEC financial assistance awards provide clients with advice and counseling in such areas as business assessment and strategic business consulting, access to capital and access to markets. These services may include preparing financial packages, business counseling, business information and management, accounting guidance, marketing, business/industrial site analysis, production, engineering, construction assistance, procurement and identification of potential business opportunities. MBDA does not have the authority nor does it make loans to Native American firms. Program funds are restricted to providing management and technical assistance. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: There are no eligibility restrictions for this program. Applicants eligible to operate a NABEC may include individuals, nonprofit organizations, for-profit firms, local and State governments, Native American Tribes, and educational institutions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Native Americans and minorities will benefit. Award recipients must provide assistance to Native Americans and minorities interested in starting, expanding, or maintaining a business. Assistance emphasis is on Native Americans. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for awards to States, local governments and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments. OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions; OMB Circular No. A-122 will be used for other recipients. Administrative requirements for States, local governments and Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments are contained in 15 CFR, Part 24. All other recipients are subject to the administrative requirements contained in 15 CFR Part 14. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Preapplication and post award conferences may be scheduled for NABEC projects. The conferences will be announced in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by 15 CFR Part 24 must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 15 CFR Part 14. Award Procedure: The Federal Register and Grants.Gov will advise the applicant where to

submit the application. Each application will be reviewed and evaluated by MBDA. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and pre-award audits may be required from applicants. Deadlines: Deadlines for formal competitive awards are outlined in the Federal Register, Grants.Gov and as detailed in the Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 4 to 6 months. Unsuccessful applicants shall be notified in writing within 10 days of notification to the successful applicant. Appeals: All decisions are final. There is no administrative appeal process. Renewals: NABEC awards are typically made for a period of 3 years with funding provided on an annual basis at the discretion of MBDA and the Department of Commerce. Performance evaluations will be conducted, and funding levels will be established for each of three budget periods. The NABEC recipient will receive continued funding after the initial competitive year at the discretion of MBDA based upon the availability of funds, the NABDCs performance, and agency priorities. The current cycle (2004 - 2006) of projects will terminate on December 31, 2006. The next formal competition is tentatively scheduled for the Summer of 2006 with new awards beginning in January 2007. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards may be granted for 1 to 3 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 13-0201-0-1-376. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $1,591,500; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $155,500 to $287,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In calendar year 2005, MBDA funded Native American Business Enterprise Centers in eight locations throughout the United States to provide management and technical assistance to minority and Native American Business Enterprise Center clients. A total of 742 clients were assisted and obtained $315,375,112 in combined financings and contracts. In 2006 and 2007, we estimate that the NABECs will assist 1229 clients and obtain $117,776,442 in combined financings and contracts. Headquarters Office: Office of Business Development, Minority Business Development Agency, Department of Commerce, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. Telephone: (202) 482-1940. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.mbda.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: In FY 2004, an organization was awarded $235,000 in federal funds to operate a NABDC. It delivered one-to-one management and technical assistance to eligible minority and Native American business clients to develop business plans and promote the development and operation of businesses. NABDC program funding is not designed for the financing of individual businesses. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 74

Competitive awards for the NABDC are made based upon a panel evaluation of the applications submitted. This evaluation includes such factors as capability and experience of staff assigned to the project, techniques, methodology, resources and costs. MBDA publishes notices in the Federal Register, Grants.Gov website and the MBDA website when seeking applications for this program. Competitive applications are normally sought very three years, upon the availability of funds and depending on the Agencys priorities. APPLICATION FORM: http://www.mbda.gov

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SECTION 3: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

1. NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION-SCHOLARSHIPS
FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, STRATEGY AND REQUIREMENTS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OBJECTIVES: (1) To equip Americans with an understanding of less commonly taught languages and cultures; (2) to build a critical base of future leaders both in the marketplace and in government service; (3) to develop a cadre of professionals with more than the traditional knowledge of language and culture; and (4) to enhance institutional capacity and increase the number of faculty who can educate U.S. citizens toward achieving these goals. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Undergraduate scholarship awards to U.S. citizens enrolled in U.S. institutions of higher education to study in critical world areas. All NSEP scholarship recipients agree to work either in a Federal organization or in higher education, in that order of priority, for a time equal to the length of the award. No international exchange programs may be funded by NSEP. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any U.S. citizen enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year public or private U.S. institution of higher education (defined in Section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1141(a) is eligible to apply for an undergraduate scholarship. Students enrolled in Federal government schools are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. students enrolled in public or private 2 or 4 year accredited U.S. institutions of higher education. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of enrollment and proof of U.S. citizenship. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: All eligible, U.S. graduate students may apply for fellowships in response to the relevant agency announcement. Award Procedure: Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from an independent merit review. Deadlines: Specified in annual application, usually in January or February. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 70 to 90 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Freshmen and sophomore NSEP scholarship recipients will be eligible for a second undergraduate award by competing again as an upperclassmen. Juniors and seniors may receive only one undergraduate NSEP scholarship; however, if the award was initially for one academic term, the student may request an extension for a second consecutive term. Designation of second term awards will be based on performance and availability of funds. NSEP

undergraduate scholarship recipients will be eligible to apply for NSEP graduate fellowships. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Eligible students may receive NSEP Undergraduate Scholarships for not more than two academic terms per year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 97-8168-0-7-051. Obligations: (Undergraduate Scholarships) CY 05 $2,000,000; CY 06 est $2,000,000; and FY 07 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Up to $8,000 per academic term, not to exceed two terms per year. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since becoming operational in 1993, the NSEP has awarded undergraduate scholarships to almost 800 U.S. citizens from all 50 States and the District of Columbia. These scholarships have enabled study of over 30 less commonly taught languages in 60 less commonly studied countries and world regions. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Dr. Edmond J. Collier or Mr. Kenneth A. Clayton, Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Strategy and Requirements), National Security Education Program, 1101 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1210, Arlington, VA 22209-2248. Telephone: (703) 696-1991. E-mail: collier@nsep.policy. osd.mil. Web Site Address: http://www.ndu.edu/nsep. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Sophomore spending a semester in Russia studying advanced Russian and Russian business practices, with stated goal of becoming a lawyer and building business relations between Russia and the United States. Senior spending a year in South Africa doing comparative study of South African and United States value systems and their impact on foreign policy matters of mutual concern. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Undergraduate scholarship recipients are selected based on merit with consideration for: academic record and potential to succeed in the proposed study; commitment to international education to fulfill academic and career goals; language interests and aptitude; and to quality and appropriateness of the proposed program and its relevances to the National Security Education Program. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form(s) required.

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2. LANGUAGE GRANT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OBJECTIVES: To foster foreign language training to Americans. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: None. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Investigations must be an employee of a U.S. college, university or nonprofit institution as related to language. Beneficiary Eligibility: Private, public educational institutions and other private, public nonprofit organizations which are operated primarily for language and are not organized primarily for profit. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-21, A87, A-88, A-122 and Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation applicable to commercial firms and those nonprofits exempted from OMB Circular No. A-122. The administrative requirements of OMB Circular Nos. A-102, A-110, and A-133 apply. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: All eligible private, public educational institutions and other private, public nonprofit organizations may submit proposals in response to the relevant agency announcement. Award Procedure: Award decisions will be based on a competitive selection of proposals resulting from a RUA review. If selected for award, the proposal is incorporated into a grant document and the applicant agrees to perform the research described therein. Deadlines: December 15 is the deadline for submission of proposals. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Awards may be made at any time throughout the year for which funding is authorized. Appeals: None. Renewals: Reapplication with a new proposal. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: None. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funding will reflect the period of performance. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 97-0100-0-1-051.

Obligations: FY 07 not reported; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported. Note: No current information provided by Agency. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,000 to $500,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Provided support which led to the documentation of low density languages; the development of foreign language reference works, and the improved research in training methods and computer assisted instruction technologies. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Chief, Language Training, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, ATTN: E41, Fort George Meade, MD 20755-6000. Telephone: (410) 8596087. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.darpa.mil/cmo. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1. CALICO; 2. development of a hypermedia area studies module; 3. research on student learning center to maintain less commonly taught languages; 4. ALICE prototype natural language processing environment; and 5. monograph defining priorities for listening comprehension research. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 1. Overall language, technical or socio-economic merits; 2. potential contributions of the effort to the agencys specific mission; 3. the offerers capabilities, related experience, facilities, techniques or unique combinations of these, which are integral factors for achieving the proposal objectives; 4. the qualifications, capabilities and experience of the proposal principal investigator, team leader or key personal who are critical in achieving the proposal objectives; 5. realism of the proposed cost and availability of funds; and 6. potential contributions of the effort to the American public. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form(s) required.

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3. MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES GRANTS PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OBJECTIVES: The NSA grant program seeks to stimulate developments in the field of cryptography and make careers in these fields of mathematics more attractive to Americans and to make NSA known as a possible employer of such mathematicians. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Summer salary, professional travel, publishing costs, graduate student support, postdoctoral support, and conference support. No more than one summer month support. No released time from teaching during the regular academic year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Investigators must be an employee of a U.S. college or university, the principal investigator must be at least a permanent resident of the U.S. Graduate students must be U.S. citizens or intending to become U.S. citizens. Beneficiary Eligibility: This will benefit researchers in the mathematical science that are at least permanent residents as well as their students that are permanent residents of the U.S. and intending to apply for U.S. citizenship. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: A brochure is available from NSA giving the form of the proposal. A proposal may be sent directly to NSA by a college or university before the yearly deadline. NSA has the authority for the final approval and passes the funds to a college or university. The college or university distributes the funds to the principal investigator, students, postdoctoral students, etc. Award Procedure: The agency grant/contracting officer coordinates with the performing organization for the effective administration of the grant. Deadlines: October 15 is the deadline for submission of proposals with certain exceptions, such as conference applications for which there is no deadline. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Generally 12 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Only no-cost extensions allowed when work is not completed. Funds will remain. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Two years in most cases except for conferences, which are for a shorter period.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 97-0400-0-1-051. Obligations: FY 07 est $3,000,000; and FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported. Note: No current information provided by Agency. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,000 to $60,000. Average: $15,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Dr. Charles F. Osgood, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, ATTN: R51A, Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755- 6000. Telephone: (301) 688-0400. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.darpa.mil/cmo EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Mathematics conference; (2) research in algebra; (3) research in number theory; (4) research in discrete mathematics; (5) research in statistics; and (6) research in probability. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Primarily qualifications of the principal investigator. Cost is considered when deciding what to fund, e.g., one month of summer salary and/or student support. APPLICATION FORM: NSA will provide a brocure of the form of proposal.

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(Information Security University Research Program (URP)) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OBJECTIVES: The National Security Agency (NSA) is involved with the development of secure computing systems. This grant program is designed to assist in the area of unclassified Information Security research. This research should provide significant advances in our nations ability to design, build, and maintain computer systems that perform with a high degree of integrity, confidentiality, and service assurance. Additionally, this grant program is aimed at developing computer science graduates who are knowledgeable in the area of Information Security from which NSA can recruit. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Summer salary, professional travel, publishing costs, graduate student support, postdoctoral support, and conference support. No more than two summer months support from all sources. No released time from teaching during the regular academic year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Investigators must be an employee of a U.S. college or university, the principal investigator and supported graduate students must be (at least) a permanent resident of the U.S., graduate students must at least have started to apply for U.S. citizenship. Beneficiary Eligibility: This will benefit researchers in the information security field of computer science that are at least permanent residents as well as their students that are permanent residents of the U.S. and intending to apply for U.S. citizenship. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: A brochure is available from NSA giving the form of the proposal. A proposal may be sent directly to NSA by a college or university before the yearly deadline. NSA has the authority for the final approval and passes the funds to a college or university. The college or university distributes the funds to the principal investigator, students, postdoctoral students, etc. Award Procedure: The agency grant and contracting officer coordinates with the performing organization for the effective administration of the grant. Deadlines: December 15 is the deadline for submission of proposals with certain exceptions, such as conference applications for which there is no deadline. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Generally within 6 months, but may be made at any time throughout the year for which funding is authorized. Appeals: None. Renewals: Only no-cost extensions allowed when work is not completed. Funds will remain.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Since this is a research and technology program the assistance is generally available for a 1 to 2-year period. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 97-0400-0-1-051. Obligations: FY 07 $2,000,000; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported. Note: No current information provided by Agency. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $50,000 to $100,000. Average: $80,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not available at this time. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Program Director, INFOSEC University Research Program, Department of Defense, National Security Agency, ATTN: R23, 9840 OBrien Road, Fort George Meade, MD 20755-6000. Telephone: (301) 688-0847. FAX: (301) 688-0255. E-mail urp@tycho.ncsc.mil. Web Site Address: http://www.darpa.mil/cmo. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Past funded research has been in the following areas: (1) Multilevel Secure Distributed Systems Security; (2) Multilevel Secure Network Systems; (3) Multilevel Secure Databases; (4) Formal Methods; (5) Computer Misuse and Anomaly Detection; (6) Object Oriented Technology; and (7) Secure Applications. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation of proposals is based on the following factors (listed in order of importance): (1) The relevance of the research to the INFOSEC Research and Technology Group and NSA; (2) the perceived quality and realism of the research; (3) qualifications of the principal investigator(s); (4) graduate student involvement and support; and (5) cost realism. APPLICATION FORM: NSA will provide a brocure of the form of proposal.

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SECTION 4: DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

1. MULTIFAMILY ASSISTED HOUSING REFORM AND AFFORDABILITY ACT
(Market-to-Market) FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF HOUSING, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES: To retain critical affordable housing resources represented by the supply of FHA-insured Section 8 assisted housing and maintain it in good physical and financial condition while, at the same time, reducing the cost of the ongoing Federal subsidy. In carrying out the Program, HUD works with willing participating administrative entities (PAEs), owners and lenders to reduce Section 8 rents and operating expenses to true market levels and also provide for the projects capital improvement needs. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Participating owners who undergo a mortgage restructuring must execute a use agreement committing to maintaining affordable housing for 30 years. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The project must be subject to a FHA- insured mortgage and supported by project-based Section 8 HAP contracts with rent levels which, in the aggregate, exceed Comparable Market Rents. Beneficiary Eligibility: The project owner and individuals/families who are project tenants. Credentials/Documentation: Owner will submit a request to enter Mark-to-Market at least 120 days prior to the expiration of the HAP contract and certify the property is eligible to participate. The owner must not have been suspended or disbarred. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Owner must submit a letter of intent to the Multifamily Director of the local HUD Field Office. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Owner must submit a letter of intent to the Multifamily Director of the local HUD Field Office at least 120 days prior to HAP expiration. Owner may also submit a letter of intent to the local HUD field office during the term of the Section 8 HAP contract to be considered as an out year transaction. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: Applications are due 120 days prior to expiration of Section 8 contract as well as during the term of the Section 8 HAP contract. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Eligibility to participate in the program is determined within 30 business days of OMHARs receipt of submission. Restructuring and refinancing process should take no longer than 12 months. Appeals: If the owner is not programmatically eligible there is not an appeal process as this is determined by legislative authority. There are two levels of appeals for a Restructuring Commitment or rejection of a Restructuring Plan.

An appeal may be submitted in writing (with a copy to the Participating Administrative Entity) to the Portfolio Director of Office of Affordable Housing Preservation, within 30 calendar days of the issuance date of Restructuring Commitment. A second level appeal may be made within 10 days of notice, requesting an administrative review by OAHP Headquarters. Renewals: Section 8 contracts will only be issued on an annual basis with terms of up to five years for a rent restructuring (M2M Lite) and up to 20 years for a mortgage restructuring (M2M Full). ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Section 8 contracts are issued on an annual basis as long as the property remains eligible. Owners of projects that undergo a mortgage restructuring shall commit to maintain project affordability for 30 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 86-4072-0-3-371. Obligations: FY 07 $148,000,000; FY 08 est $253,000,000; and FY 09 est $14,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Partial payment of claims may be made up to the amount of the unpaid principal balance of the FHA insured mortgage. Section 8 contracts will be provided at comparable market rents, or with exception rents in cases where the loss of units would adversely effect the tenants or community because of a lack of affordable housing. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: OAHP has completed/closed 3,110 projects representing 264,563 units. The breakdown in Fiscal Years is as follows: 195 projects (15,830) in FY 2007; 260 projects (19,938 units) in FY 2006; 369 projects(33,333 units) in FY 2005; 456 projects (37,520 units) in FY 2004; 408 projects (35,868 units) in FY 2003; 426 projects (37,383 units) in FY 2002; 557 projects (45,717 units)in FY 2001; and 439 projects (38,974 units) in FY 2000 under the M2M Program. In Fiscal Year 2008, OAHP estimates that 110 projects (9,549 units) will be completed/closed under the M2M program. These estimates are based on an OAHP projection of anticipated workload, which is, in part, based on an estimate of market rents focontracts expiring in the future. These projections may be affected by owner decisions, real estate market trends, accuracy of the REMS data base, and future legislative changes relative to M2M eligible properties. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: The Office of Affordable Housing Preservation has two preservation office locations: Chicago Preservation Office: Harry West; Preservation Director, Office of Affordable Housing Preservation; Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Room 2301, Chicago, IL 60604. Telephone: (312) 886-4133 ext. 2371. Washington Preservation Office: Donna Rosen; Preservation Director, Office of Affordable Housing Preservation; The Portals Building, Suite 380, 1280 Maryland Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20024. Telephone: (202) 260-2746 ext. 3768. Headquarters Office: Theodore Toon, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Affordable Housing Preservation, Suite 6230, Weaver Federal Building, 451 7th St, SW., Washington, DC 20410. Telephone: (202) 708-0001. E-mail address m2minfo@hud.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/omhar/index.cfm APPLICATION FORM: Owner must submit a letter of intent to the Multifamily Director of the local HUD Field Office at least 120 days in advance.

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SECTION 5: DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

1. INDIAN SOCIAL SERVICES-WELFARE ASSISTANCE
FEDERAL AGENCY BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To provide financial assistance for basic needs of needy eligible American Indians who reside on or near reservations, including those American Indians living under Bureau of Indian Affairs service area jurisdictions, when such assistance is not available from State or local public agencies. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Provides cash payments to eligible American Indian individuals and families to meet basic needs (i.e., food, clothing, shelter, etc.). Provides extra monthly benefits to tribal members on general assistance who also work on tribal projects under the Tribal Work Experience Program. Provides monthly assistance for non-medical institutional or custodial care of adults who are not eligible for care from Indian Health Services, Social Security, or any other county, state or Federal program. Provides foster home care and appropriate institutional (non-medical) care for dependent, neglected, and handicapped American Indian children in need of protection. This program also pays the burial expenses of indigent American Indians whose estates do not have sufficient resources to meet funeral expenses and provides emergency assistance to prevent hardship caused by fire, flood or acts of nature. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An American Indian who is a member of a federally recognized Indian Tribe, who resides on or near a federally recognized Indian reservations, who is in need of financial assistance and who meets the eligibility criteria in 25 CFR Part 20. Beneficiary Eligibility: American Indians who are members of federally recognized Indian Tribes. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of American Indian status, residency, and income/resources available must be provided by applicant. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: A verbal or written request for assistance to the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional representative or designated tribal authority. Award Procedure: Assistance is provided by the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office or contracted tribal program. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Generally within 10 days depending upon applicants needs and the extent of investigation required. Decisions will take no longer than 45 days. Appeals: An unsuccessful applicant may appeal a Bureau of Indian Affairs officials decision under the procedures contained in 25 CFR Part 20, Subpart D Hearings and Appeals and 25 CFR Part 2 Appeals from Administrative Actions.

Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The length of assistance is indefinite, depending on continued need and available resources. Assistance is usually provided monthly or as needed. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-2100-0-1-452. Obligations: (Total program funds including direct payments) FY 07 $59,332,460; FY 08 est direct payments) FY 07 $59,332,460; FY 08 est $59,332,460; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: May range from a few hundred to several hundred dollars monthly depending upon the assistance provided. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: General assistance is provided to over 41,000 persons on a monthly basis. Indian Child Welfare Assistance is provided to an estimated 3,000 children on a monthly basis and Non- Medical Institutional or Custodial Care is provided monthly to about 1,100 disabled American Indian adults. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C St., NW, MS 320 SIB, Washington, DC 20245. Telephone: (202) 5137642. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.doi.gov/bia/childw~2.htm; http://www.doi.gov/bureauindianaffairs.html. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Individual financial assistance (welfare) grant to a single American Indian person or to an American Indian family of eight based upon public assistance standards of the State where recipients reside. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Must be an American Indian residing on or near a reservation as defined in 25 CFR 20 and must be in need as defined in 25 CFR Part 20. All eligible applicants will be funded subject to availability of funds. APPLICATION FORM: Verbal or written requests for assistance to the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional representative or designated tribal authority.

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2. INDIAN EDUCATION-HIGHER EDUCATION GRANT PROGRAM

(Higher Education) FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To provide financial aid to eligible Indian students to enable them to attend accredited institutions of higher education. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grant funds are to supplement the total financial aid package prepared by the college financial aid officer. Funds are intended to assist students in pursuing their undergraduate baccalaureate degree. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations authorized by Indian Tribal Governments may apply to administer the program. Individuals who are members of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes may submit applications for benefits directly to the Bureau of Indian Affairs if the Bureau agency serving their reservation provides direct services for this program. Individuals must be enrolled in an accredited college and have financial need as determined by the institutions financial aid office. Beneficiary Eligibility: Members of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited college and have financial need as determined by the institutions financial aid office. Credentials/Documentation: Initial application by Indian tribes and tribal organizations must be accompanied by an authorizing resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. Individual student applicants must submit a certificate of Indian blood; college financial aid package; statement of acceptance by college and Bureau of Indian Affairs grant application. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The applicant should consult the Agency/Area Program Administrator for Education. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Initial applications by Indian tribes and tribal organizations to administer the program must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, Contract Proposal Contents. Individual students must be accepted by a college or university and should complete application forms in accordance with instructions available upon request from the Education Line Office, or tribal contractor administering the program. Completed forms are submitted to the students higher education program office at the appropriate office. Award Procedure: In most cases, the application by an Indian tribe or tribal organization to administer the program can be approved by the Area/Agency Education Program Administrator or the Area/Agency Bureau Contracting Officer. Individual students are notified by the Area/Agency Education Program Administrator or tribal contractor, and funds are sent to the applicant in care of the college or university financial aid office. Deadlines: Applications to administer the program may be submitted at any time. Deadlines for individual student applications are determined by the Education Line Office and/or tribal contractor. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Applications by Indian tribes and tribal organizations to administer the program will be processed within 90 days. Applications by students will be processed within 6 to 10 weeks after all required documents are submitted. Appeals: Indian tribes and tribal organizations whose application to administer the program is denied may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR Part 900. Individual students may appeal a Bureau of Indian Affairs officials decision to the Area/Agency Education Program Administrator under the procedures contained in 25 CFR Part 2, Appeals from Administrative Actions. Renewals: Awards to Indian tribes and tribal organizations may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process. Grants to students may be continued through the undergraduate level if the student maintains acceptable progress and academic standing. Renewal applications must be submitted annually with updated grades or transcript. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable to Indian tribes and tribal organizations. Students are expected to take advantage of the campus-based financial aid programs offered to all students, and any other scholarships which may be available to them. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards to Indian tribes and tribal organizations are made on an annual basis. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The time of the payments will be negotiated with the Indian tribe or tribal organization. Grants to students are generally made for the academic year on a quarter or semester basis. A grant is for a period not to exceed 5 years, or the period of time required to complete the course of study. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-2100-0-1-501. Obligations: FY 07 $25,832,000; FY 08 est$25,959,000; and FY 09 est$20,138,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $300 to $5,000; $3,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Annually an estimated 9,800 students receive assistance. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Indian Education Programs, Room MS 3609-MIB, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, DC 20240. Contact: Chris Redman Telephone: (202) 2084397. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.oiep.bia.edu/scholarships.htm; http://www.doi.gov/ bureauindian-affairs.html. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: The Bureaus scholarship program provides about 25 percent of the students total financial aid. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All Indian tribes and tribal organizations meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected if the program has been prioritized by the Indian tribe through participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal 82

Priority Allocation budget formulation process. Final determination to fund student applications is based on the individuals eligibility and total dollars available to the Indian tribe or tribal organization or local Bureau office. APPLICATION FORM: Applicant should consult the Agency/Area Program Administrator for education.

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3. INDIAN HOUSING ASSISTANCE

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To use the Housing Improvement Program (HIP) resources of the Bureau of Indian Affairs to eliminate substantially substandard Indian owned and inhabited housing for very low income eligible Indians living in approved tribal service areas. This effort is assisted by the Indian Health Service (Department of Health and Human Services) which provides water and sanitary systems for houses repaired or built with HIP funds. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The program is primarily devoted to providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing through renovations, repairs, or additions to existing homes. The program will build an entire house in situations where no other program can meet the need in the immediate or near future. Technical assistance is provided to Indian tribes to establish housing plans and determine the extent and use of the Bureaus Housing Improvement Program. The program is restricted to use within reservations and approved tribal service areas. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and tribal organizations to administer the program who have eligible applicants with identified housing needs. Individual members of Federally recognized Indian tribes living in approved tribal service areas in need of housing assistance who are unable to obtain assistance from any other source, and who meet the eligibility criteria of the HIP regulations (25 CFR Part 256 Housing Improvement Program). Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual members of Federally recognized Indian tribes. Credentials/Documentation: Initial applications by Indian tribes and tribal organizations must be accompanied by an authorizing resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe(s) to be served. Individual Indians must furnish information required by 25 CFR Part 256, basically proving membership in a Federallyrecognized Indian tribe and financial inability to obtain assistance for repairs or new housing. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Funds may be used in conjunction with other Federal programs, such as Indian Heath Service for water and sanitary facilities, or privately financed programs that are appropriate to repair or build housing. An informal conference with Bureau of Indian Affairs agency representative is recommended. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Initial applications from Indian tribes and tribal organizations must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900, Subpart C, Contract Proposal Contents. Completed application should be submitted to the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV. Individual Indians should submit written applications to the local tribal servicing housing office, or local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency or regional office listed in Appendix IV. Award Procedure: The dollar value of the award to Indian tribes and tribal organizations is determined through the use of annual tribal work plans identifying eligible applicants and through prioritization under the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process. Deadlines:

For Indian tribes and tribal organizations, applications may be submitted at any time. For individual Indians, as set at the local level. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications will be processed within 90 days. Appeals: Applicants whose request to administer the program is denied may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR part 900. An individual whose request is denied may appeal a Bureau of Indian Affairs officials decision to the Regional Director under the procedures contained in 25 CFR Part 2, Appeals From Administrative Actions. Renewals: Awards to Indian tribes and tribal organizations to administer the program may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award. The amount of the award may be adjusted as a result of changes in the identified eligible applicants and in individual tribal priorities established in the budget formulation process. For individual Indians, receipt of program services represent onetime direct assistance. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: For Indian tribes and tribal organizations awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of payment will be negotiated with the Indian tribes. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-2301-0-1-452. Obligations: (Total Amount of Awards: Self-Determination Contracts and Direct Grants) FY 07 $23,000,000; FY 08 est $13,000,000; and FY 09 est $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For HIP, maximum of $35,000 for repairs and renovations; $2,500 for interim improvements. The average cost of repair has been approximately $17,500. New housing does not have a specified maximum amount, but is intended to provide only a modest standard dwelling. Average new housing construction cost has been approximately $55,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: On an annual basis over 500 families receive services under the HIP program through repairs/renovations or new or replacement construction. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV for Regional Office addresses. Headquarters Office: Deputy Director, Office of Tribal Services, Bureau of Indian Affairs,1849 C St., NW, MS 320 SIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 5137640. Web Site Address: http://www.doi.gov/bia/tservices/hip/housing.htm; http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Indian tribes and tribal organizations meeting the requirements of 25 CFR Part 900 will be selected if a viable tribal work plan identifying eligible applicants, the category of assistance needed, the estimated project cost for each eligible applicant, and a report of prior year accomplishments is submitted and the tribe has high priority ranking eligible applicants for which sufficient funding is available for the needed project or the program 84

has been prioritized by the Indian tribe through tribal participation in the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Priority Allocation budget formulation process. Individual Indians must meet the eligibility requirements contained in 25 CFR Part 256. Requests are made by individuals to the local tribal servicing housing office or to local BIA agencies for repair or new housing assistance. Starting with the most needy, regardless of the category of services required, applicants are served until available funds are exhausted. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application.

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4. CULTURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To manage and protect cultural resources on the public lands and to increase public awareness and appreciation of these resources. Most of these lands are located in the Western United States and Alaska. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training; Investigation of Complaints. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: All projects are restricted to lands administered by BLM. Most of these lands are located in the Western United States and Alaska. Assistance can be used for cooperation in managing cultural resources, e.g., stabilization of structures and public contact/education or for improving information about cultural resources, consistent with needs identified in BLM planning documents. No regular discretionary fund is available but is highly variable each fiscal year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Anyone/general public. Beneficiary Eligibility: All Public Land users. Credentials/Documentation: For grants awarded, cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular No. A21 for educational institutions; OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations; and Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2 for private foundations, firms, individuals, and other nonprofits excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-122. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Offers of Assistance are coordinated by Bureau State and Field Offices. No specific application forms apply, except for grants awarded, the standard application forms furnished by the Federal agency and required by 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and other Nonprofit Organizations, must be used by this program. Award Procedure: Projects are reviewed at BLM State Office level and funding recommendations are made through each States annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the Washington Office. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Projects are approved through the Bureau budget cycle that normally requires at least one year to receive funding. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no matching requirements except for Challenge Cost-Share and Cooperative Conservation Initiative projects. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: No specific restrictions, however, most projects are funded on a year to year basis and funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Performance monitoring schedules and/or progress reports will be developed in consultation with the applicant, but will probably take place at least once during the life of a project. Audits: Projects will be audited at least once during life cycle. Grants awarded to educational institutions and nonprofit organizations are subject to the audit requirements of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Records: Records relating to work performed and costs are kept by the Bureau. There is no fixed records schedule. Records for grants awarded to State and Local Governments will be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Records for grants awarded to institutions of higher education and other nonprofit organizations will be maintained as required by in accordance with the provisions of 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, Uniform Administration Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302. Obligations: FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est $3,350,000; and FY 09 est $9,750,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not Applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BLMs cultural resources program continues its efforts to promote Heritage Education through partnerships and its Adventures in the Past initiative. BLM worked with over 20 university archaeology field schools to train students in archaeological methods, worked to identify almost 7,000 new cultural properties, and developed interpretive signing for over 300 properties. BLM uses challenge cost-share and Cooperative Conservation Initiative grants whenever possible on projects located on lands managed be the Federal Government, to enhance cultural and heritage resource management on Public Lands. Projects are restricted to lands administered by BLM in the Western United States and Alaska. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Group Administrator, Cultural and Recreation Group, Bureau of Land Management (WO 340), 1849 C St., NW., Washington, DC 20240.

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Telephone: (202) 452-0330. Web Site Address: http://www.blm.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Cooperative agreements with universities to conduct management-focused archaeological field schools and scholarly research on public lands located in the Western United States and Alaska and cooperative agreements to produce education materials enhancing public awareness and appreciation of cultural resources. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria used to select assistance proposals are based on a balanced review including relevance to program objectives, merit and cost effectiveness. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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5. RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To manage recreational resource values on the public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and to increase public awareness and appreciation of these values. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: All projects are restricted to lands administered by the BLM. Most of these lands are located in the Western United States and Alaska. Assistance can be used for helping the BLM manage and/or upgrade recreational resources and related facilities, and in providing related public contact/education opportunities. No regular discretionary fund is available. Funding is highly variable each fiscal year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Anyone/general public. Beneficiary Eligibility: All Public Land users. Credentials/Documentation: For grants awarded, cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular No. A21 for educational institutions; OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations; and Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2 for private foundations, firms, individuals, and other nonprofits excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-122. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Coordinate cooperative project proposals with BLM State or District Offices. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Offers of Assistance are coordinated by Bureau State and Field Offices. No specific application forms apply, except for grants awarded, the standard application forms furnished by the Federal agency and required by 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations, must be used by this program. Award Procedure: Projects are reviewed at State level and funding recommendations are made through each States annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director or Field Office Manager. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Projects are approved through the Bureau budget cycle that normally requires at least one year to receive funding. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has matching requirements under the challenge cost-share program. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: No specific restrictions, however, most projects are funded on a year to year basis and funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302. Obligations: FY 07 $3,500,000; FY 08 est $4,340,000; and FY 09 est $5,950,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Past partnership projects have run between $500 to $250,000. Average amounts run about $10,000 or less. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BLM continues to maintain and expand partnerships in the Tread Lightly, Leave No Trace, Interpretive programming, Recreational Fishing, corridor management (rivers and trails), and numerous travel and tourism activities. BLM uses challenge cost share and cooperative conservation initiative grants whenever possible on projects of mutual benefit to rural communities, counties, and cities in the western United States for management of Public Lands. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Group Manager, Recreation Group, Bureau of Land Management (WO 250), 1849 C St, NW., 302 LS, Washington, DC 20240- 9998. Telephone: (202) 452-5041. Please contact the specific BLM State Office where you wish to apply. Web Site Address: http://www.blm.gov/nhp/index.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Development of recreation facilities on BLM managed lands; cooperative visitor services to the general public using BLM managed lands; agreements to manage public land resources cooperatively; and assistance agreement to promote more effective management of caves on Public Lands. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria used to select assistance proposals are based on their direct relationship to BLM land management and a balanced review including relevance to program objectives, merit and cost effectiveness. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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6. WILD HORSE AND BURRO RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: The goal of the Wild Horses and Burro Resource Management program is to achieve and maintain healthy, viable wild horse and burro populations on the public lands. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Projects are designated to manage and protect wild free-roaming horses and burros to achieve and maintain a thriving natural ecological balance on the public lands. Project assistance can be used in researching for improved censusing techniques and fertility control methods; and adopting excess animals removed from the range. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Anyone/general public. Beneficiary Eligibility: All Public Land users. Credentials/Documentation: For grants awarded, cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular No. A21 for educational institutions; OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations; and Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2 for private foundations, firms, individuals, and other nonprofits excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-122. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Coordinate cooperative project proposals with BLM State or District Offices. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Offers of Assistance are coordinated by Bureau State and Field Offices. No specific application forms apply, except for grants awarded, the standard application forms furnished by the Federal agency and required by 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations, must be used by this program. Award Procedure: Projects are reviewed at State level and funding recommendations are made through each States annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director or Field Office Manager. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Projects are approved through the Bureau budget cycle that normally requires at least one year to receive funding. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals:

Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory matching funds requirement, however, applicants offering matching funds are more likely to be funded. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: No specific restrictions, however, most projects are funded on a year-to-year basis and funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302. Obligations: FY 07 $1,490,093; FY 08 est $2,950,000; and FY 09 est $5,700,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Past partnership projects have run between $10,000 to $400,000. Average amounts run about $60,000 or less. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The BLM has made significant progress in achieving appropriate management levels of wild horses and burros on public lands. The BLM implemented close coordination with its advisory board and interested nonprofits to gain efficiencies in the adoption program. BLM is continuing the investigation of fertility control, which has shown promise as a population control tool. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses. Headquarters Office: Group Manager, Wild Horses and Burros Group, Bureau of Land Management (WO 260), 1849 C St, NW., 402 LS, Washington, DC 202409998. Telephone: (202) 452-5073. Please contact the specific BLM State Office where you wish to apply. Web Site Address: http://www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Development of the National Wild Horse and Burro Foundation working in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management to ensure healthy wild horses and burros through the successful placement of excess animals for future generations. BLMs continued research into population level fertility control along with research on population census techniques. Cooperative program with the States to provide for long-term holding of excess wild horses on private lands. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria used to select assistance proposals are based on their direct relationship to BLMs management of wild horse and burro herds and a balanced review including relevance to program objectives, merit and cost effectiveness. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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7. FISH, WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To manage fish, wildlife and plant conservation resources on the public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Projects are primarily conducted on lands administered by the BLM but may also be conducted on other public or private lands. Most of these lands are located in the Western United States and Alaska. Assistance can be used to help protect, restore, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plant conservation resources and to provide related public contact/education opportunities. No regular discretionary fund is available. Funding is highly variable each fiscal year. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Anyone/general public. Beneficiary Eligibility: All Public Land users. Credentials/Documentation: For grants awarded, cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular No. A21 for educational institutions; OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations; and Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 31.2 for private foundations, firms, individuals, and other nonprofits excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-122. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Coordinate cooperative project proposals with BLM State or District/Field Offices. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Offers of Assistance are coordinated by Bureau State and District/Field Offices. No specific application forms apply, except for grants awarded, the standard application forms furnished by the Federal agency and required by 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart C, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and 43 CFR Part 12, Subpart F, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements With Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations, must be used by this program. Award Procedure: Projects are reviewed at State level and funding recommendations are made through each States annual work plan. Final budget approvals rest with the State Director or District/Field Office Manager. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Projects are approved through the Bureau budget cycle that normally requires at least one year to receive funding. Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory matching funds requirement, however, applicants offering matching funds are more likely to be funded. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: No specific restrictions, however, most projects are funded on a year to year basis and funds are expended during a particular fiscal year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1109-0-1-302. Obligations: FY 07 $4,000,000; FY 08 est $2,274,000; and FY 09 est $3,125,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Past partnership projects have ranged from $1,000 to $100,000. Average amounts run about $10,000 or less. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BLM continues to maintain and expand partnerships in the management of fish, wildlife and botany resources. BLM uses challenge cost share and cooperative conservation initiative grants whenever possible on projects of mutual benefit to rural communities, counties, and cities in the western United States for management of Public Lands. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses. Headquarters Office: Group Manager, Fish, Wildlife and Botany Group, Bureau of Land Management (WO 230), 1849 C St, NW., LSB 204, Washington, DC 202409998. Telephone: (202) 452-5133. Please contact the specific BLM State Office where you wish to apply. Web Site Address: http://www.blm.gov/nhp/index.htm EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Projects funded include vegetation, rare and threatened and endangered plants and botanical surveys; fish and wildlife survey and monitoring; habitat use and condition surveys; habitat improvement or protection projects. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria used to select assistance proposals are based on their direct relationship to BLM land management and a balanced review including relevance to program objectives, merit and cost effectiveness. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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8. AFRICAN ELEPHANT CONSERVATION FUND

FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To provide financial assistance to support projects that will enhance sustainable conservation programs to ensure effective, long-term conservation of African elephants. The African Elephant Conservation Fund supports projects that promote conservation through: Applied research on elephant populations and their habitat, including surveys and monitoring; Development and execution oelephant conservation management plans; Compliance with applicable treaties and laws that prohibit or regulate the taking or trade of elephants or regulate the use and management of elephant habitat; Conservation education and community outreach; Enhanced protection of at-risk elephant TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Project work should occur within the range of the African elephant, or, if work is to be conducted outside of the range, the proposal should show a clear relevance to African elephant conservation. Applied research projects should address specific management needs and actions. Funds provided under this program will not be used for: the purchase of firearms or ammunitions; buying of intelligence information or paying informants; gathering information by persons who conceal their true identity; law enforcement operations that prompt suspects to carry out illegal activities so they may be arrested (entrapment); or any activity that would circumvent sanctions, laws or regulations of either the U.S. or the country in which the activity would occur. Funds may not be used to provide material support or resources to individuals, entities, or organizations of countries that have been identified by the U.S. Department of State as state sponsors of terrorism. The countries currently identified are: Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria. This program is administered in compliance with the Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements Act of 1977, as amended. These funds may not be used towards training U.S. Federal Government personnel. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by any African government agency responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any African government agency responsible for African elephant conservation and protection and any other organization or individual with demonstrated experience in African elephant conservation. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The program announcement and application instructions for this program can be found at the Grants.gov website: http://www.grants.gov/search/basic. do. The Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions are also located on this programs website at http://www.fws.gov/international/afecf/ afecf.htm. If you are unable to access the Internet, hard copies are available upon request from the Branch of Near East, South Asia and Africa, Division of International Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 100, Arlington, Virginia 22203. A proposal will not be considered complete if all required elements are not submitted as instructed. U.S. applicants must submit (among other elements) a complete, signed

Standard Form 424 Application for Federal Assistance. Award Procedure: Projects are reviewed and competitively selected for funding using criteria developed on the requirements of the African Elephant Conservation Fund (16 USC et seq.). An Assistance Award agreement between the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Recipient is drafted by the Division of International Conservation and submitted to the Division of Contracting and Facilities Management (CFM) for processing. The Assistance Award is signed by CFM, and is effective on the date of CFM signature. Fully executed documents are mailed to the Recipient, and thereafter the Division of International Conservation administers the Assistance Award. Deadlines: This program has two annual deadlines. The first deadline is November 1 each year. The second deadline is April 1 each year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Decisions on funding of project proposals are made within 180 days after the receipt of the project proposal. Appeals: No procedure for appeals. Renewals: None. However, at the discretion of the Division of International Conservation, active awards can be modified, e.g., time extensions or budget changes. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: To the extent possible, grant funds are matched by nonfederal funds. This program has no statutory formula. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awarded funds must be spent during the performance period that is approved for each Assistance Award, and in accordance with program financial and performance reporting procedures. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-8154-0-7-303. Obligations: FY 07 $1,299,000; FY 08 $1,378,000; and FY 09 est $890,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Variable amounts. Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Higher amounts may be requested with appropriate justification. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During FY 2007, the Service funded 25 African elephant conservation projects. A summary of each of those projects can be found at the programs webpage at http://www.fws.gov/international/afecf/afecf.htm. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Contact: Chief, Division of International Conservation, Room 730, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Telephone: (703) 358-1754. Web Site Address: http://www.fws.gov/international/grants/grants.html. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Annual summaries of the projects funded under this program can be found at our website at http://www.fws.gov/international/afecf/afecf.htm. Hard 91

copies of this information are available upon request from the Division of Division of International Conservation. Telephone: (703) 358-1754. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals will be reviewed on the basis of criteria developed from the African Elephant Conservation Act (16 USC 4201 et seq.). Due to the limited funding available and the desire to support diverse projects, preference will be given to proposals requesting $50,000 or less. Additional details on the selection criteria can be found in the African Elephant Notice of Funding Availability and Application Instructions found on our website at http://www.fws.gov/international/afecf/afecf.htm. Hard copies are available upon request from the Division of International Conservation. Telephone: (703) 358-1754. APPLICATION FORM: http://www.fws.gov/international/afecf/afecf.htm

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9. COASTAL PROGRAM
FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To provide financial and technical assistance via partnerships to identify, protect, and restore habitats in priority coastal areas. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants for fish and wildlife (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds are used for habitat assessments, protection and restoration of coastal habitats on private or public lands. The Coastal Program is geographically limited to 22 focus areas. These are Gulf of Maine, South New England/New York Bight, Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Bay, Albemarle/Pamlico Sound, South Carolina Coast, South Florida/Everglades, Panama City, Florida, Florida Gulf Coast, the Caribbean, Texas Coast (Upper), Texas Coast (Southern), Great Lakes (Northern), Great Lakes (Southern), San Diego Bay, San Francisco Bay, Humboldt Bay, California, Oregon Coast, Puget Sound, Alaska (South East), Alaska (South Central), and the Pacific Islands. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Federal, State, interstate and intrastate agencies; local and tribal governments; public nonprofit institutes and organizations (such as conservation organizations, watershed councils, land trusts, schools and institutions of higher learning); U.S. territories and possessions; private landowners including individuals and businesses. Beneficiary Eligibility: Federal, State, interstate and intrastate agencies; local and tribal governments; public nonprofit institutes and organizations (such as conservation organizations, watershed councils, land trusts, schools and institutions of higher learning); U.S. territories and possessions; private landowners including individuals and businesses. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Contact the appropriate Coastal Program Office for application procedures. Information is also available on http://www.grants.gov/. Award Procedure: Field Office reviews the applications and awards the funding. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. However, project partners may request additional projects on their lands. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Projects normally funded through annual segments. Cost-sharing is a one time event that occurs after the project is completed. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1611-0-1-303. Obligations: FY 07 $12,984,000; FY 08 $12,900,000; and FY 09 est $12,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,000 to $50,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In Fiscal Year 2007, the Coastal Program worked with partners to protect an estimated 11,600 acres of wetlands, 7,800 acres of uplands, and 19 miles of streams/shoreline; and restore an estimated 41,700 acres of wetlands, 13,300 acres of uplands, and 120 miles of streams/shoreline; and remove 11 barriers to fish passage. this was accomplished through 191 partnership agreements. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See http://www.fws.gov/coastal for contact information and addresses. Headquarters Office: Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Fish and Wildlife Management and Habitat Restoration, Branch of Habitat Restoration,, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203. Telephone: (703) 358-2201. Fax: (703) 358-2232. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.fws.gov/coastal. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: See web page. Restoration of tidal flow to a degraded salt marsh, customized habitat assessments using GIS, dam removal for fish passage. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All projects must benefit Federal trust species and be cost effective. Project selection occurs at the field level. See the annual Notice of Availability of Federal Assistance in http://grants.gov for more details. APPLICATION FORM: Contact the appropriate Coastal Program Office for application procedures.

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10. PARTNERS FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE

FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: Provide technical and financial assistance to private landowners and Native American Tribes interested in voluntarily restoring or otherwise improving native habitats for fish and wildlife on their lands. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance provided to private landowners (defined to include individuals, local governments, non-government organizations) and Native American Tribes. Program goal is to achieve a 50 percent cost share on projects with matching funds and in-kind contributions provided by the landowners and other partners. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Projects must be located on private lands. Private land is defined by the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Act of 2006, 16 U.S.C. 3771-3774, as any land that is not owned by the Federal Government or a State. Private land includes tribal land and Hawaiian homeland. Private landowners, Tribal Governments, local governments, educational institutions and organizations are eligible for financial and technical assistance from the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. Beneficiary Eligibility: Private landowners, Tribal Governments, local governments, educational institutions and organizations and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The local Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program Coordinator works with private landowners and makes a site visit to design a project that will benefit Federal trust resources and is acceptable for the landowners needs. Contact the appropriate Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program office for application procedures. Information is also available at http://www.grants.gov. Award Procedure: After a project has been designed and the cost calculated, the local Partners Program coordinator will be able to inform the private landowner whether or not the Service will provide cost-share assistance. When the landowner has signed a cooperative agreement (a minimum of 10 years) work can begin on the project. The Service reimburses the landowner after the project is completed. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. Private landowners may request additional projects on their lands.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. The Program goal is to obtain a 50 percent match of Federal monies by partnering with landowners, local community groups and other local and national conservation organizations. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Cost-share is a one-time event that occurs after project construction. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1611-0-1-303. Obligations: FY 07 $42,660,000; FY 08 $42,600,000; and FY 09 est $42,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Cost-share range per project is from $200 to $25,000. The average cost per project is $5,400. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In Fiscal Year 2007, the Partners Program helped restore or enhance an estimated: 91,000 acres of wetlands; 420,000 acres of native grasslands and other uplands; 600 miles of riparian corridors, streambanks and in-stream habitats; and 140 fish passage barriers. This was accomplished using 1,850 landowner agreements for fish and wildlife habitat restoration on private lands. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See http://www.fws.gov/partners for addresses and contact information. Headquarters Office: Chief, Branch of Habitat Restoration, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 750, Arlington, VA 22203. Telephone: (703) 358-2201. Use the same number for FTS. Fax number is (703) 358-2232. Web Site Address: http://www.fws.gov/partners EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Typical wetland restoration and enhancement techniques involve restoring the natural hydrology of a site through the blocking of surface ditches, breaking sub-surface drain tiles, building shallow berms to trap water, filling in concentration pits, removing eroded sediment which fills in basins, installing grass buffers, or installing fences along wetlands or stream corridors that prevent cattle grazing within the stream or wetland. Other wetland enhancement activities include working with the landowners to better manage the wetlands through the use of grazing, haying, discing, and burning. Upland restoration and enhancement and riparian areas are restored and enhanced through re-seeding or planting native grass, forbs, woody shrubs and trees. The installation of cross fencing along with providing alternative sources of water, assist landowners develop grassland/ grazing management plans that have greater benefits for wildlife. Removing barriers to fish migration and using natural channel design techniques is the main focus of the Partners Program in-stream restoration work. Riparian fencing and improved grazing systems compliments stream restoration work. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: In general, projects must benefit Federal trust species, involve on-the ground habitat restoration, and be cost-effective. Specific criteria for reviewing and ranking projects were established in the national Partners policy, at http://www.fws.gov/policy/640fw1.html. The program gives high priority to proposed projects that benefit the National Wildlife Refuge System and/or species at risk. Projects also receive priority if they: were identified as priority by Service ecosystem teams; reduce habitat fragmentation; conserve globally or nationally imperiled habitats; and are self-sustaining. Also take a look at the annual Notice of Availability of Federal Assistance referenced in http://grants.gov. 94

APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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11. CONSERVATION GRANTS PRIVATE STEWARDSHIP FOR IMPERILED SPECIES

FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To provide Federal financial and other assistance to individuals and groups engaged in local, private, and voluntary conservation efforts to be carried out on private lands that benefit species listed or proposed as endangered or threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act, candidate species, or other at-risk species. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is provided to individuals and groups to fund the voluntary restoration, management, or enhancement of habitat on private lands for endangered, threatened, proposed, candidate, or other at-risk species. Funds will not be used for the acquisition of real property either through fee title or easements. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Sponsored organizations, individual/family, specialized group, public nonprofit institution/organization, private nonprofit institution/organization, small business, profit organization, or other private institution/organization. The annual Request for Proposals announced through www.grants.gov and posted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web site at http://www.fws.gov/ endangered/grants/private_stewardship/index.html will describe the criteria that must be satisfied for a proposal to be eligible for funding. Beneficiary Eligibility: Anyone/General Public. Credentials/Documentation: 43 CFR Part 12 establishes requirements for grants awarded by agencies of the U.S. Department of the Interior. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: A Request for Proposals is published annually through www.grants.gov and posted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web site at http://www.fws.gov/ endangered/grants/private_stewardship/index.html. Additional information and instructions are printed and distributed annually. The standard application for Federal Assistance is submitted. The project title/description section of the application will address the evaluation factors identified in the annual Request for Proposals posted to the internet locations identified above. Submit a request for a proposal package, which includes specific information on requirements, to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regional Office. Award Procedure: Final selection is made by the Secretary of the Interior, based on recommendations by the Director or Regional Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service. Funds are obligated by signature on a project agreement. Deadlines: Information regarding deadline dates will be made available annually in the request for proposals posted at www.grants.gov and at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web site at http://www.fws.gov/endangered/grants/private_

stewardship/index.html. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Information regarding approval/disapproval time frames will be made available annually in the request for proposals posted at www.grants.gov and at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web site at http://www.fws.gov/ endangered/grants/private_stewardship/index.html. Appeals: None. Proposals not funded may be resubmitted. Renewals: Proposals are funded on a one-time basis. Requests for future funding must compete with other requests for funding. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: A 10 percent cost-share on the part of the landowner or other nonfederal partner is required. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awarded funds must be spent during the approved Period of Performance of the grant agreement, and in accordance with DOI/FWS financial and reporting procedures. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-5495-0-1-302. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $8,930,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $0 to $300,000 (FY 05). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The program was not funded in FY 2008. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Fish and Wildlife Management and Habitat Restoration, Branch of Habitat Restoration, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, JMS 730, Arlington, VA 22203. Telephone: (703) 358-2201. Use the same number for FTS. Fax: (703) 358-2232. Web Site Address: Http://endangered.fws.gov/grants/private_stewardship/index.html EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Examples of the types of projects that may be funded include using prescribed burning to restore grasslands that support imperiled species, management or removal of nonnative and invasive species for protection of imperiled species, fencing to exclude animals from sensitive habitats, reintroduction of imperiled species to suitable habitat, or planting native vegetation to restore degraded habitat. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The Request for Proposals announced annually through www.grants.gov and posted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Web site at http://www. fws.gov/endangered/grants/private_stewardship/index.html describes the selection criteria. Factors used to evaluate the merit of the proposals include: (1) the number of endangered or threatened species, species proposed or candidates for such listing, and at-risk species that will directly benefit from the project; (2) the importance of the project to the conservation of the target species, including the duration of the benefits, the magnitude of the benefits, and the urgency of the project; (3) other proposal merits, such as whether the project complements other conservation projects in the area, the project=s unique qualities, or any other appropriate justifications, 96

including particular strengths in the above categories (e.g., extraordinary benefits or cost share). APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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12. NEOTROPICAL MIGRATORY BIRD CONSERVATION

FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To assist in the conservation of neotropical migratory birds by providing financial resources for the projects of partnerships in countries within the ranges of neotropical migratory birds. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used for approved neotropical migratory bird conservation projects. Projects must: enhance the conservation of neotropical bird species in the U.S., Latin America, or the Caribbean; ensure adequate local public participation in project development and implementation; be implemented in consultation with relevant wildlife management authorities and other appropriate government officials with jurisdiction over the resources addressed by the project; be sensitive to local historic and cultural resources and comply with applicable laws; promote sustainable effective, long-term programs to conserve neotropical migratory birds; and other requirements the Secretary considers to be necessary. The Act requires that not less than 75 percent of the amounts made available each fiscal year shall be expended for projects outside of the U.S. Projects are approved for up to a 2-year period of time. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicants may be: an individual, corporation, partnership, trust, association, or other private entity; an officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal Government, of any State, municipality, or political subdivision of a State, or of any foreign government; a State municipality, or political subdivision of a State; or any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or of any foreign country; or international organization with an interest in neotropical migratory bird conservation. Beneficiary Eligibility: An individual, profit organization, other private institution/organization, public nonprofit institution/organization, an officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal Government, of any State, municipality, or political subdivision of a State, or of any foreign government; a State municipality, or political subdivision of a State; or any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States or of any foreign country; or international organization with an interest in neotropical migratory bird conservation. Credentials/Documentation: None. Outside the U.S., circulars and regulations are applicable only to the extent U.S. Federal law provides. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Grant application, including Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, is to be submitted electronically to the address referenced on the website, at http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NMBCA. Information may also be accessed through www.grants.gov . If unable to access the website, request a proposal package, which includes specific requirement information, from the Chief, Division of Habitat Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop MBSP 4075, 4401 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; 703-358-1784. Instructions are available in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Award Procedure:

Proposals are reviewed by a panel of experts from the Fish and Wildlife Service, who make funding recommendations to the Director. After projects are selected for funding, a grant agreement between the Fish and Wildlife Service and the grantee is drafted by the Division of Bird Habitat Conservation (DBHC). The agreement is then processed by DBHC and sent to the recipient. The agreement is considered to be executed on the date of receipt by the recipient, as evidenced by return of registered mail receipt to DBHC. Other than the registered mail signature, an agreement signature is not required of the recipient. Deadlines: Application submittal dates are announced on a yearly basis; dates set are for the latest date that an application may be postmarked and still be accepted for funding consideration. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Decisions on funding of project proposals are usually made no later than 180 days after the receipt of the project proposal. Appeals: None. Proposals not funded may be resubmitted. Renewals: Proposals are funded on a project-specific basis. Requests for future funding must complete with other requests for project funding. A grant agreement can be modified or extended at the discretion of the Division of Bird Habitat Conservation. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: In determining whether to accept projects for funding approval, applicants must guarantee a 3:1 match amount. That is, the applicant must match each Act dollar with 3 non-Federal dollars. Federal dollars refers to U.S. Federal dollars. Federal dollars of non-U.S. governments are eligible. In the U.S., match must be in cash; outside of the U.S., match may either be in cash or in-kind. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Unless the project is extended, awarded funds must be spent during the approved Period of Performance of the grant agreement, and in accordance with financial and reporting procedures specified in the grant agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1696-0-1-303. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $3,822,915; FY 08 est. $4,296,906; and FY 09 est. not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Variable amounts. Awards have ranged from about $2,000 to about $250,000, with an average of about $88,000. For FY 2006, the maximum award may not exceed $250,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Between 2002 and 2007, the program supported 225 projects, coordinated by partners in 44 U.S. states/territories and 34 countries. More than $21 million from NMBCA grants have leveraged about $97 million in partner contributions. Projects involving land conservation have affected about 3 million acres of bird habitat. In 2007, 37 projects were approved for funding. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Contact: Chief, Division of Bird Habitat Conservation, Mail Stop MBSP 4075, 4401 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Telephone: (703) 358-1784. Fax: (703) 358-2282. 98

Web Site Address: http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NMBCA EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Conservation projects that have as their focus enhancement and/or protection of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats, and that encourage and incorporate local jurisdictional and public participation in the project planning and execution process. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals will be screened and selected for funding primarily on the basis of criteria contained in 16 U.S.C. 6101. However, proposals will also be evaluated on: scope and significance of effort; importance of resource values; relationship of project to other efforts locally/regionally; feasibility and cost- effectiveness. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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13. ALASKA SUBSISTENCE MANAGEMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To identify and provide information needed to sustain subsistence fisheries and wildlife management on Federal public lands, for rural Alaskans, through a multidisciplinary, collaborative program. Three programs are administered under ANILCA to fulfill this objective. The Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program (Monitoring Program) funds approximately 80 studies annually to provide information on stock status and trends, harvests, and traditional ecological knowledge to manage and regulate Federal subsistence fisheries. The Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program (Partners Program) strengthens Alaska Native and rural involvement subsistence fisheries and research. The program provides funds directly to Alaska Native and rural organizations to hire fishery biologists, social scientists, and educators to implement fisheries monitoring projects and rural internship programs. The Liaison and Staff Support Grant to the State of Alaska is directed specifically to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The grant defrays salary and travel expenses that occur in support of the coordination between State and Federal subsistence fish and wildlife programs. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used for approved fish and wildlife subsistence management, fisheries monitoring and traditional ecological knowledge projects. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An individual/family, profit organization, other private institution/ organization, public nonprofit institution/organization; an officer, employee, agent, department or instrumentality of the Federal government, of the State of Alaska, municipality or political subdivision of the State of Alaska; Federally recognized Indian Tribal Government (including any Native village as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act). Beneficiary Eligibility: An individual/Family, profit organization, other private institution/ organization, public nonprofit institution/organization; an officer, employee, agent, department, or instrumentality of the Federal government, of the State of Alaska, municipality or political subdivision of the State of Alaska, or of any foreign government. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Complete application information can be found on the Office of Subsistence Management website at: http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/home.html or, if unable to access the website a proposal package containing specific requirement information can be requested from Attn: Kathy Orzechowski, Program Specialist, Office of Subsistence Management, Fisheries Information Service Division, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. Award Procedure: Study proposals are reviewed and evaluated by staff and an interagency technical review committee. This committee is comprised of representatives

from each of five Federal agencies involved with subsistence management, and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Once a project is selected for funding, an agreement between Fish and Wildlife Service and the recipient is drafted by the Office of Subsistence Management (OSM). The agreement is processed by OSM through the contracting office and sent to the recipient for signature. The agreement is considered executed when signed copies of the agreement are received from the recipient and Contracting has obligated funds to the agreement. The agreements are administered by OSM. Deadlines: Request for Proposals are announced biennially. For the Fisheries Monitoring Program and the Partners Program complete application information can be found on the Office of Subsistence Management website at: http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/fisindex.cfm or, if unable to access the website, a proposal package containing the specific requirement information can be requested from Attn: Kathleen Orzechowski, Program Specialist, Office of Subsistence Management, Fisheries Division, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. For the Liaison and Staff Support Grant, a Request for Proposal will be posted annually on http://grants.govAPPLY. Information can be requested from Attn: Greg Risdahl, Wildlife Biologist, Office of Subsistence Management, Fisheries Division, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, AK 99503. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Federal Subsistence Board decisions on funding of Monitoring Program projects are made no later than January 20. OSM decisions on Partners Program positions are announced within one year of the Request for Proposals. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Monitoring projects and positions may be approved for one to four years duration. Applicants may re-apply during subsequent Request for Proposals. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Awarded funds must be spent during the approved Period of Performance of the cooperative agreement, and in accordance with financial and reporting procedures specified in the cooperative agreement. Upon approval, the project may be extended or the agreement modified. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Upon approval, the project may be extended or the agreement modified. Awarded funds must be spent during the approved Period of Performance of the cooperative agreement, and in accordance with financial and reporting procedures specified in the cooperative agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1611-0-1-303. Obligations: FY 07 $6,393,000; FY 08 $5,200,000; and FY 09 est $5,200,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Variable amounts. In 2007, awards ranged from $3,000 to $550,000. In FY 2008, awards will range from $3,000 to $610,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Monitoring and Partners programs provide critical information needed for the management and regulation of Alaskas subsistence resources, as directed by the ANILCA. The Monitoring Program provides over $4 million annually for research and monitoring projects in Alaska. Approximately 80 projects are conducted annually. Projects provide information on over 70 fish populations important for subsistence fishers, who annually consume over 220 pounds of fish per person in rural Alaska. Over 100 Alaska Native 100

and rural organizations have participated in the program. By providing sound scientific data, building capacity in rural organizations forging partnerships, and promoting local involvement, the Monitoring Program has enabled Federal and State governments to better manage fisheries and provide for subsistence uses. Through the Partners for Fisheries Monitoring Program, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is builidng the capability and expertise of Alaska Native organizations to participate more fully in subsistence fishery management. With both Monitoring and Partners programs, subsistence fisheries are actively managed and sustained, proposed regulatory changes are analyzed, local concerns are addressed, conflicts among user groups are minimized, and Alaska Native and rural organizations are meaningfully involved in subsistence fisheries management and monitoring. Successful partnerships among government, Alaska Native, and other organizations have promoted more effective information collection, promoted internships and mentoring in rural Alaska, and improved local understanding and support for the subsistence management program. The Liaison and Staff Support Grant provides for effective dual management and coordination between the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Office of Subsistence Management. The grant provides funding for the State to meet its responsibilities to maintain healthy fish and wildlife resources while providing contained harvest opportunities for Alaska residents. In addition to the development of State and Federal harvest regulations, i.e., seasons, harvest limits, and methods and means, dual management also includes the recognition of customary and traditional uses and subsistence use amounts, as well as the sharing of harvest data. More specifically it is intended to protect and promote the sustained health of fish and wildlife populations, to ensure conservation and stability in fisheries and wildlife management and to include meaningful public involvement. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Kathy Orzechowski, Program Specialist, Office of Subsistence Management, Fisheries Information Service Division, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. Telephone: (907) 786-3645 kathleen_ orzechowski@fws.gov. Headquarters Office: Karie Crow, Administrative Officer, Office of Subsistence Management, 3601 C Street, Suite 1030, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. Telephone: (907) 786-3387, karie_crow@fws.gov. Web Site Address: http://alaska.fws.gov/asm/home.html EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Monitoring Program: There are more than 330 known steelhead streams in Southeast Alaska. The numbers of adult fish in these streams were estimated in the late 1980s. Most populations are thought to be quite small, with an annual run size of 100 or fewer adult steelhead. Approximately 56 streams are estimated to have run sizes of more than 200 fish, of which 12 are thought to contain more than 500 fish. Several systems may contain adult runs of 1,000 or more fish. Of the approximately 330 steelhead streams in Southeast Alaska, 75 are located on Prince of Wales Island. A three-year project to assess adult steelhead populations through the use of weirs on five Prince of Wales Island streams concluded in 2007 and a final report is being prepared. The data gathered will help ensure careful management of steelhead stocks. The steelhead population assessment project is a cooperative effort of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Organized Village of Kasaan, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Forest Service. A study documenting traditional methods of harvest, use and processing of steelhead was completed in 2005. This was a cooperative effort of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Craig Community Association, Klawock Cooperative Association, and Hydaburg Cooperative Association. Partners Program: The success of the Fisheries Resource Monitoring Program depends upon a well informed public, and support of the program and resulting projects within rural communities. However, most rural communities and organizations do not have the

capacity to meaningfully participate in the program, and many people do not understand how the program operates. Within the Kuskokwim region, Kuskokwim Native Association was recently awarded two positions, a fishery biologist and an educator position. The biologist will serve as a coinvestigator on seven Monitoring Program projects and serve as a mentor for rural college student interns. The educator will mentor students working on Monitoring Program projects during the summer and assist students in the fall while they bring what they learned into their classrooms. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: For the Monitoring Program, each proposal is evaluated using the following four criteria: (1) Strategic Priorities: Studies must be responsive to identified issues and information needs. All projects must have a direct association to a Federal subsistence fishery, and either the subsistence fishery or fish stocks in question must occur in waters within or adjacent to Federal public lands. (2) Technical and Scientific Merit: Technical quality of the study design must meet accepted standards for information and collection, compilation, analysis, and reporting. Studies must have clear objectives, appropriate sampling design, correct analytical procedures, and specified progress and final reports. (3) Investigator Ability and Resources: Investigators Ability and Resources: Investigators and their organizations should have demonstrated technical and administrative expertise to complete prior studies, or have co-investigators or appropriate partnerships with other organizations to meet all requirements of the study. (4) Partnership-Capacity Building: Studies must include appropriate partners and contribute to building capacities of rural organizations, local communities, and residents to participate in fisheries resource managment. Investigators and their organizations should be able to demonstrate the ability to maintain effective local relationships and a commitment to capacity building. For the Partners Program, each proposal is evaluated using the following equally weighted criteria: (1) Ability to successfully implement the program as described. (2) Strategic priority and past performance of the Monitoring Program project. (3) written and work can begin. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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14. CHALLENGE COST SHARE

(CCS) FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: Encourage partnerships with nonfederal governments, private individuals and organizations, educational institutions, philanthropic and charitable groups, and businesses to support the mission of the Service. Projects must conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants for the continuing benefit of the American people. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may be used for approved Challenge Cost Share projects. It is the policy of the Service to encourage the use of Challenge Cost Share agreements to complete projects on and off Service lands. The program requires that the Service expend no more than 50% of the cost to complete project and that a minimum of the other 50% of the funds be of nonfederal origin. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicants may be an individual/family, minority group, specialized group, small business, profit organization, private nonprofit/organization, quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization, native American, Federal, Interstate, Intrastate, State, Local, Sponsored organization, public nonprofit institution/organization, other public institution/organization, U.S. territory, or any organization with interests which support the mission of the Service. This program requires the cooperator(s) to provide a minimum of 50 percent of cost share from non-Federal sources. Beneficiary Eligibility: An individual/family, profit organization, other private institution/ organization, public nonprofit institution/organization, an officer, employee, agent, department or instrumentality of the Federal Government, of any State, municipality, or political subdivision of a State, or any other entity subject to the jurisdiction of the United States with interests which support the mission of the Service. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Interested party contacts the local National Wildlife Refuge, Partners for Wildlife or other Fish and Wildlife Service Office to design a project that will support the mission of the Service. Proposals, including Standard Form 424 Application for Federal Assistance, are submitted to the cooperating Service office that forwards them to their servicing Regional Office. Award Procedure: The Regional Challenge Cost Share Coordinator assembles a committee of Fish and Wildlife Service employees from a variety of disciplines to review, rank and select the proposals for funding. Deadlines: Application submittal dates are announced on a yearly basis, by Region. Contact the appropriate Regional Office for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Decisions on funding of project proposals are usually made no later than 180 days after the receipt of the project proposals. If funding is approved, a

Challenge Cost Share Agreement (CCSA) is written between the Service and a cooperator(s) in which there is an equal partnership between the Federal government and the cooperator(s) that produces or provides a tangible product which mutually benefits Service objectives and the public. The Regional Contracting and General Services offices will review all CCSAs for contractual sufficiency. The agreements will be signed by the cooperator(s) and the Regional Director. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: None. However, at the discretion of the National Wildlife Refuge System, a Challenge Cost Share Agreement may be modified. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: As required in Public Law 108-108, proposals must have a minimum of a 1:1 match of nonfederal funds or in-kind services. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Challenge Cost Share Agreements are written for funds that should be spent within 1 year; upon approval, agreements may be extended beyond the 1 year for reasonable cause. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1611-0-1-303. Obligations: FY 07 $12,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Cost share range per project is from $300 to $25,000. The average cost per project is $7,800. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: These projects focus on restoration of natural resources and/or the establishment or expansion of wildlife habitats with durable, lasting results; and/or wildlife-oriented recreational and education programs. In fiscal year 2003, more than 1,400 partners provided approximately $10.5 million in dollars and in- kind matches. This effort indicates the importance of these conservation efforts by leveraging approximately $1.60 for every $1 in Federal funding for National Wildlife Reserve System projects. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Contact: Assistant Director, National Wildlife Refuge System, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 670, Arlington, VA 22203. Telephone (703) 358-1744; FAX: 703-3582248. Web Site Address: www.fws.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: A wide variety of projects focusing on conservation, protection, and enhancement of fish, wildlife and plants involving partners who provide a 1:1 match. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Proposals are evaluated on the lasting affect on conservation, enhancement and protection. They will also be evaluated on scope of effect, number of partners involved, importance of resource values, feasibility, and cost effectiveness. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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15. ALASKA MIGRATORY BIRD CO-MANAGEMENT COUNCIL

(AMBCC) FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To facilitate and administer regional programs to involve subsistence hunters of migratory birds in the management and regulation of migratory birds. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds will be used to help offset travel, administrative and associated expenses required to establish a regional migratory bird subsistence program in keeping with the recently amended Migratory Bird Treaty. This regional program will become a part of the statewide (Alaska) and national migratory bird management program, for which the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) has responsibility. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Native American Organizations, Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and Local governments. Beneficiary Eligibility: Native American Organizations, Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, Federally recognized Indian Tribal Governments, local governments, and Alaska Native American Indians. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Awards are made on a non-competitive basis pursuant to the authorities mandated in the 1997 Migratory Bird Treaty Act Amendment Protocols. Applicant must complete the Standard Form (SF) 424, SF 424A and SF 424B. Award Procedure: The Executive Officer for the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council reviews the applications and makes recommendations. The process ends with concurrence by the Service. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewals are available annually, and are based on available funding levels. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards must be spent during the approved period of performance of the grant agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 14-1611-0-1-303. Obligations: FY 07 $222,600; FY 08 $222,600; and FY 09 est $222,600. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $14,000 to $ 26,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Regional management bodies have been established and maintained with semi-annual meetings held to provide vital local input to the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council. Council representatives were elected by the regional management bodies. Travel has been supported for regional representatives to attend Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council and committee meetings, as well as represent the program at national Flyway Council and Fish and Wildlife Service Regulations Committee meetings. Outreach activities have been sponsored to reach the rural villages within the region. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council, Fish and Wildlife Service, Donna Dewhurst, 1011 E. Tudor Road, MS 201, Anchorage, AK 99503. Telephone: 907-786-3499; Fax: 907-786-3641; email: donna_dewhurst@fws.gov. Web Site Address: http://Alaska.fws.gov/ambcc/index.htm EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: The set-up and maintenance of 11 regional management bodies serving the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-Management Council. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: You must be a regional partner organization of the council to be selected. Criteria included, but is not limited to, past performance, ability to provide administrative support, ability to send an elected representative from the regional management body to meetings. APPLICATION FORM: http://Alaska.fws.gov/ambcc/index.htm

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16. FEDERAL JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CONSERVATION AND DESIGN

(Junior Duck Stamp Contest) FEDERAL AGENCY: FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OBJECTIVES: To use visual arts programs and a nation-wide art contest to teach students in kindergarten through high school environmental science, wildlife management, wetlands ecology, and the importance of habitat conservation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use; Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance may be used to: 1. provide awards and scholarships to students who submitted winning designs in State/Territory rounds of the Junior Duck Stamp Contest; 2. provide awards to schools and other program participants in order to promote the conservation goals of the program; and 3. cover program outreach and marketing costs. The Federal Duck Stamp Office provides cash awards intended for scholarship purposes to winners of the national round of the Junior Duck Stamp Contest. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individual/Family. Students in kindergarten through twelfth grades attending a public, private, or home school in the United States and U.S. Territories are eligible to participate. A First Place winner of the national round of the Junior Duck Stamp Contest cannot submit an entry again for two years. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual/Family, Student/Trainee, Artist/Humanist, U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or nationals who are in kindergarten through twelfth grades at a public, private, or home school in the United States or U.S. territories. Credentials/Documentation: Must be a student in kindergarten through twelfth grade and attend a public, private, or home school in the United States or U.S. Territory. Must verify that entry submitted is students original artwork and grant the Fish and Wildlife Service permission to use, alter, publish and display artwork. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An eligible student must submit a visual arts entry to the corresponding State/Territory Junior Duck Stamp Program coordinator. A student is limited to one entry per contest year. A completed and signed Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Entry form must be affixed to the back of the entry using glue or adhesive tape. If the student wishes to enter the conservation message contest as well, he or she must write an original message on this form. Award Procedure: 1. State/Territory rounds: An eligible entry is judged first in the home State/ Territory contest of the submitting student. These contests are held in late March or early April. Entries are divided into four categories based on the grade-level of the submitting student and reviewed by a panel of five judges. In each State/Territory contest, Judges select three 1st place, three 2nd place, three 3rd place, and sixteen honorable mention winners for each category. From among the twelve 1st place entries, the judges select a Best of Show entry to represent that State or Territory in the national round of the contest. In some State/Territory contests, the conservation messages written by the students and entered on their entry forms are also judged and awarded prizes. In mid-April, State/Territory coordinators present certificates to all participants and award prizes to the winners of this round.

2. National contest: State/Territory coordinators submit the Best of Show entries to the Federal Duck Stamp Office. In late April, these entries are judged in the national round of the contest by a panel of five judges. From among all State/Territory Best of Show entries, the judges select a winning entry to become the next Junior Duck Stamp. One 2nd place, one 3rd place, seven Top Ten, and 15 honorable mention entries are also selected. The judges select 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place conservation messages as well. In mid-May, the Federal Duck Stamp office awards prizes to the national contest winners. Deadlines: Entries must be postmarked by midnight, March 15th of the corresponding contest year. Note: for South Carolina, entries must be postmarked by midnight, January 30th, and for Ohio, entries must be postmarked by midnight, March 1st of the corresponding contest year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: State/Territory rounds: March-April. National round: April-May. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Prizes are awarded within one year of contest win. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 14-1611-0-1-303. Obligations: FY 07 $164,000; FY 08 est $150,000; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: At the State/territory level, range is from $0 to $2,350. At the national level, range is from $200 to $5,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The program attracts approximately 26,500 participants each year from all 50 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands. Since 1994, sales of Junior Duck Stamps have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for conservation education. The 2004-2005 Junior Duck Stamp will be the eleventh design produced. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Alabama: Kevin Hamrick, Wheeler NWR, 2700 Refuge Hdqtrs. Rd., Decatur, AL 35603, 256/350-6639, kevin_hamrick@fws.gov; Alaska: Barry Whitehill, Yukon Flats NWR, 101 12th Ave., R.264, Box 14, Fairbanks, AK 99701, 907/456-0440, Education_Specialist@fws.gov; American Samoa: Sue Thomas, USFWS, 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232, 503/231-6164, sue_thomas@r1.fws.gov; Arizona: Margot Bissell, Cabeza Prieta NWR, 1611 N. 2nd Ave., Ajo, AZ 85321, 520/3876483, margot_bissell@fws.gov; Arkansas: Shannon Caldwell, One 4H Way, Little Rock, AR 72223, 501/8216884, scaldwell@uaex.edu; California: Marilyn Gamette, Sacramento NWR Complex, 752 County Rd 99W, Willows, CA 95988, 530/934-2801, marilyn_gamette@fws.gov; Colorado: Kristen Gilbert, Alamosa/Monte Vista NWR, 9383 El Rancho Lane, Alamosa, CO 81101, 719/589-4021, kristen_gilbert@fws.gov; Connecticut: Chris Samor, CN Waterfowl Assoc., 29 Bowers Hill Rd., Oxford, CT 06478, csamor16@adelphia.net; Delaware: Trina Cale-Rosario, DE Div./Fish and Wildlife, 4876 Hay Point Landing. Rd., Smyrna, DE 19977, 302/653-2882 x104, trina.rosario@state.de.us; District of Columbia: Ira Palmer, DC Fish and Wildlife Div., 51 N St., NE, Rm 5002, Washington, DC 20002, 202/535-2266, ira.palmer@dc.gov; Florida: Toni Westland, J.N. Ding Darling NWR, 1 Wildlife Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957, 239/472-1100, toni_westland@fws.gov; Georgia: Deborah Harris, GA Ecological Svcs., 247 S. Milledge, Athens, GA 30605, 706/613-9493,

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Deborah_c_harris@fws.gov; Hawaii: Sandy Hall, USFWS, Rm. 5-311, Box 50187, Pacific Islands Office, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96850, 808/792-9530, sandra_hall@R1.fws.gov; Idaho: Todd Fenzl, Deer Flat NWR, 13751 Upper Embankment Rd., Nampa, ID 83686, 208/467-9378 or 79, todd_fenzl@fws.gov; Illinois: Mary Allen, IL DNR, Div. of Ed., 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702, 217/524-4126, mallen@dnrmail.state. IL.us; Indiana: Donna Stanley, Muscatatuck NWR, 12985 E. US Hwy 50, Seymour, IN 47274, 812/522-4352, donna_stanley@fws.gov; Iowa: Doreen VanRyswyk, Neal Smith NWR, 9981 Pacific Street, P.O. Box 399, Prairie City, IA 50228, 515/994-3400, doreen_vanryswyk@fws.gov; Kansas: Lorrie Beck, Great Plains Nature Ctr., 6232 E. 29th North, Wichita, KS 67220, 316/683-5499 x108, lorrie_beck@fws.gov; Kentucky: Laura Lang, KY Dept./ Fish and Wildlife, #1 Game Farm Road, Frankfort, KY 40601, 502/564-3400, Laura.Lang@ky.gov; Louisiana: John P. Barr, Jr., Natchitoches NFH, 615 South Dr., Natchitoches, LA 71457, 318/352-5324, john_barr@fws.gov; Maine: Graham Taylor, Rachel Carson NWR, 321 Port Rd., Wells, ME 04090, 207/646-9226, graham_taylor@fws.gov; Maryland: Maria Vonderheid, Patuxent Research Refuge, 10901 Scarlet Tanager Loop, Laurel, MD 20708-4027, 301/497-5761, maria_vonderheid@fws.gov; Massachusetts: Pam Landry, MA Wildlife Federation, One Rabbit Hill Rd., Westboro, MA 01581, 508/792-7270 x110, pam.landry@state.ma.us; Michigan: Chuck Marsh, MI Duck Hunters Tourn., 3517 Anna, Trenton, MI 48183, 734/6761995, cwmthree@juno.com; Minnesota: Mara Lundeen, MN Valley NWR, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington, MN 55425, 952/858-0710, mara_ lundeen@fws.gov; Mississippi: Rebecca Gruneberg, MS Museum of Natural Science, 2148 Riverside Dr., Jackson, MS 39202, 601/354-7303, rebeccag@ mmns.state.ms.us; Missouri: Tim Haller, Big Muddy NWR, 4200 New Haven Dr., Columbia, MO 65102, 573/441-2799, 1-800-611-1826, tim_haller@ fws.gov; Montana: Outdoor Recreation Planner, Lee Metcalf NWR, P.O. Box 247, Stevensville, MT 59870, 406/777-5552, leemetcalf@fws.gov; Nebraska: Brad McKinney, Crescent Lake NWR Complex, 115 Railway, Scottsbluff, NE 69361, 308/635-7851, brad_mckinney@fws.gov; Nevada: Donna Withers, Stillwater NWR, 1000 Auction Rd., Fallon, NV 89406, 775/4235128, donna_withers@fws.gov; New Hampshire: Victor Young, NH Fish and Game Department, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301, 603/271-3211, vyoung@wildlife.state.NH.us; NewJersey: LysaHelm,TheWetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., StoneHarbor, NJ 08247 609/368-1211, lhelm@ wetlandsinstitute.org; New Mexico: Steve Alvarez, Bitter Lake NWR, 4065 Bitter Lakes Rd., Roswell, NM 88201, 505/622-6755 x29, steve-alvarez@ fws.gov; New York: Liz Gonzalez-Spagnuolo, Wertheim NWR, P.O. Box 21, 360 Smith Road, Shirley, NY 11967, 631-874-4814; North Carolina: Patty Matteson, USFWS Ecological Survey, 551 F. Pylon Drive, Raleigh, NC 27606, 919/856-4520 x25, patty-matteson@fws.gov; North Dakota: Kristine Askerooth, Tewaukon NWR, 9754 143 1/2 Ave. SE, Cayuga, ND 58013, 701/7243598, kristine-askerooth@fws.gov Ohio: Rebecca Hinkle, Ottawa NWR, 14000 W. State Rt. 2, Oak Harbor, OH 43449, 419/898-0014, rebeccahinkle@fws.gov; Oklahoma: Claudine Daniel, Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, Route 1, Box 448, Indiahoma, OK 73552, 580/4293221, claudine-daniel@fws.gov; Oregon: Pam Johnson, OR Coast NWR Complex, 2127 SE Marine Science Dr., Newport, OR 97365, 541/8674550, pamjohnson@fws.gov; Pennsylvania: Joyce Sliter, Erie NWR, 11296 Wood Duck Lane, Guys Mills, PA 16327, 814/789-3585, joyce-sliter@ fws.gov; Rhode Island: Valerie Crane-Slocumb, USFWS Div. of Migratory Birds-R5, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035, 413/253-8643, valeriecrane@fws.gov; South Carolina: Steve Bates, SC Dept. of Nat. Resources, 1000 Assembly St. #209, Columbia, SC 29202, 803/734-3885, steveb@scdnr.state.sc.us; South Dakota: Karrie Schmidt, USFWS, Federal Bldg. Rm 309, 200 4th Street, SW, Huron, SD 57350, 605/352-5894, karrie-schmidt@fws.gov; Tennessee: Joan Stevens, Tennessee NWR, 3006 Dinkins Lane, Paris, TN 38242, 731/642-2091, joan-stevens@fws.gov; Texas: Michael Carlo, Santa Ana NWR, RR2, Box 202A, Alamo, TX 78516, 956/787-7630, michael-carlo@fws.gov; Utah: Betsy Beneke, Bear River Bird Refuge, 58 South 950 West, Brigham City, UT 84302, 435723-5887 x16, betsy-beneke@fws.gov; Vermont: Eileen Nunez, Missisquoi NWR, 371 N. River Street, Swanton, VT 05488, 802-868-4781, eileennunez@fws. gov; Virginia: Valerie Crane-Slocumb, USFWS Div. Of Migratory Birds-R5, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035, 413/253-8643, valeriecrane@fws.gov; Virgin Islands: William Coles, VI Div. of Fish and Wildlife, 45 Mars Hill, Fredriksted, VI 00840, 340/7132422, wcoles@vitelcom.net; Washington: David Falzetti, Nisqually NWR, 100 Brown Farm Rd., Olympia,

WA 98516,360/753-9467, davidfalzetti@r1.fws.gov; West Virginia: Janet Butler, Ohio River Islands NWR, Box 1811 (mail), 3004 7th St., Parkersburg, WV 26102, 304/4220752, janet-butler@fws.gov; Wisconsin: Molly Mehl, Necedah NWR, W7996 20th St. West, Necedah, WI 54646, 608/565-2551, mollymehl@fws.gov; Wyoming: Jane Lavino, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Box 6825 (mail), 2820 Rungius Rd., Jackson, WY 83002, 307/7335771, jlavino@wildlifeart.org. Headquarters Office: National Junior Duck Stamp Program Coordinator, Federal Duck Stamp Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mail Stop: MBSP-4070, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203, Telephone: 703/358-2000, Fax: 703/3582009, duckstamps@fws.gov. Web Site Address: http://duckstamps.fws.gov CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: An eligible entry meets the following criteria: 1. Entry is a 9 x 12 horizontal image, with total thickness not to exceed 1/2. 2. Entry is the students original, hand-done creation and has not been traced or otherwise replicated from another artists photographs or other published works. 3. Entry is not created through the use of computers or other mechanical device. Note: Air brush is allowed. 4. The prominent feature of the entry is one of the following North American waterfowl species: Tundra Swan, Trumpeter Swan, Greater White-fronted Goose, Snow Goose, Ross Goose, Brant, Canada Goose, Emperor Goose, Fulvous Whistling Duck, Blackbellied Whistling Duck, Wood Duck, Green-winged Teal, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, Mottled Duck, Northern Pintail, Gadwall, American Black Duck, Mallard, Northern Shoveler, American Wigeon, Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Common Eider, Spectacled Eider, King Eider, Stellers Eider, Harlequin Duck, Long-tailed Duck (formerly Oldsquaw), Black Scoter, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Common Goldeneye, Barrows Goldeneye, Bufflehead, Hooded Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, or Ruddy Duck. These Hawaiian species are also permitted: Koloa, Nene Goose, or Laysan Duck. Note: Entries from students in U.S. Territories may include a species of waterfowl that naturally occurs in that specific territory. 5. No lettering, signature, or initials appear on the front of the design. 6. An entry done in chalk or pastel must be sprayed with a fixative. 7. Entry is not matted, framed, or otherwise covered with glass, plastic, or irremovable protective wrapper. 8. Entry is postmarked by midnight, March 15th of the corresponding contest year and mailed to the appropriate state/territory Junior Duck Stamp Program coordinator. Note: for South Carolina, entries must be postmarked by midnight, January 30th, and for Ohio, entries must be postmarked by midnight, March 1st of the corresponding contest year. In addition to meeting eligibility requirements, entries are judged according to the following criteria: biological and anatomical accuracy, habitat accuracy, artistic composition, and suitability of design for reproduction as a stamp. APPLICATION FORM: An eligible student must submit a visual arts entry to the corresponding State/Territory Junior Duck Stamp Program coordinator. No standard application form.

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SECTION 6: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

1. DEVELOPING, TESTING AND DEMONSTRATING PROMISING NEW PROGRAMS
(Program Grants, Discretionary Grants and Contracts) FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To develop and implement programs that design, test, and demonstrate effective approaches, techniques and methods for preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency such as community based- alternatives to institutional confinement; developing and implementing effective means of diverting juveniles from the traditional juvenile justice system; programs stressing advocacy activities aimed at improving services to youth impacted by the juvenile justice system; model programs to strengthen and maintain the family unit including self-help programs; prevention and treatment programs relating to juveniles who commit serious crimes; programs to prevent hate crimes; programs to provide aftercare and reintegration services; programs to prevent youth gun and gang violence. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts); Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To be eligible for an Award or contract under Part E, an applicant must: (1) respond to legislative requirements contained in Section 261 (a) and (b) of the JJDP Act, as amended as well as specific program guidelines issued by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP); (2) be consistent with the objectives and priorities of OJJDP and the States comprehensive juvenile justice and delinquency prevention plan; (3) provide for proper program administration, evaluation, and fiscal reporting; (4) demonstrate, in the overall quality of the proposal, that the program is technically sound and will achieve the required program objectives at the highest possible level; and (5) respond to clear and documentable needs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Part E funds are available under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended, to public and private nonprofit agencies, organizations, individuals, Indian Tribal government, State and local units of government, combinations of State or local units. (Sec 263 of JJDP Act as Amended.) Beneficiary Eligibility: Public and private youth serving agencies/organizations, State and local units of government, combinations of such units, or other private agencies, organizations, institutions or individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Administration and cost appropriateness will be determined in accordance with the provisions of OMB circulars and government-wide common rules applicable to grants and cooperative agreements, including OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for educational institutions, and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: In some program initiatives, applicants are invited to submit preliminary applications or concept papers in response to program announcements issued by OJJDP. The original and one copy are sent to the OJJDP in Washington, DC, and where applicable one copy is sent to the Criminal Justice Council; or the original and two copies are sent to the OJJDP if the proposed program extends beyond State boundaries. Preliminary applications are not to exceed 15 pages, but may have supporting information in appendices. Preliminary applications are judged on program requirements according to pre-defined selection criteria. Those

applicants judged to meet selection criteria at the highest level are invited to develop full applications. Each program announcement provides the dates for preliminary application submission. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency, in accordance with 28 CFR Part 66 (Common Rule) or OMB Circular No. A-110, must be used for these submissions. These concept papers are applications eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, and applies except for grants which are national in scope. Program announcements will provide instructions regarding the necessity of submission to single State agencies. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has identified the program for review. Application Procedure: The applicant submits an original and 2 copies of proposals on Standard Form 424 in response to specific guidelines published by OJJDP. The applicant must submit an application electronically through the Office of Justice Programs Grant Management System. Applicants are expected to address each concern or requirement in the guidelines as clearly and specifically as possible, giving particular attention to goal and objective statements, methodology and data requirements. A peer review group is established as mandated in Section 262(d)(1)(A) of JJDP Act and applications are rated and ranked in relation to pre-defined selection criteria. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A110 and the Common Rule. Award Procedure: Assistance awards and contracts are awarded directly to applicants or may be awarded to State agencies established to administer the JJDP Act Formula Grant Program or a National Program Coordinator with a subgrant or contract to successful applicants for program administration and implementation. In either instance, both grantees and subgrantees are notified of a pending award. Deadlines: Published in program announcements or requests for proposals. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 to 3 months. Appeals: Informal reconsideration by Administrator for assistance applicants, administrative hearings for assistance award terminations. See C.F.R. Pat 18, 50 F.R. 28199, July 11, 1985. Renewals: Continuation grant, supplemental award or contract modification. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Special Emphasis: Grants awarded under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act do not require a cash match. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Initial Awards usually are made for 12 to 36 months and with further funding based upon the project period, grantee performance, and availability of funds. Drawdowns are possible under a Letter of Credit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-0405-0-1-754. Obligations: FY 07 $0; FY 08 $830,000; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 106

In FY 2006, OJJDP provided funding to over 350 Congressional earmark programs across the nation. Programs funded focused on preventing, reducing, and controlling juvenile delinquency. Examples of the types of programs funded include: mentoring, gang prevention and intervention, truancy reduction, bullying, life skills development for youth, schoolbased mental health, schoolbased probation, aftercare/reentry, family strengthening/parenting, and diversion programs. In FY 2007, Part E funds were used to support over 30 grant awards in three program areas: national juvenile justice programs; substance abuse prevention and intervention programs; and prevention and intervention programs. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 307-5914. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Under the Demonstration Programs discretionary program Developing, Testing and Demonstrating Promising New Programs Program, several programs were continued in FY 2007. Examples of funded projects include Girls and Boys Town USA Father Flanagan; Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America; FirstPic; and Boys and Girls clubs of America. In addition, over 30 grant awards were made in three program areas: national juvenile justice programs; substance abuse prevention and intervention programs; and prevention and intervention programs. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications are judged according to their consistency with the policies and program priorities established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Specific criteria are applied that are related to the particular program areas under which projects are funded. The criteria are published in the Federal Register as part of the individual program announcements. Applications undergo a competitive peer review process as outlined in the OJJDP Competition and Peer Review Policy 28 CFR Part 34. APPLICATION FORM: One (1) original and two (2) copies of SF424.

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2. MISSING CHILDRENS ASSISTANCE

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, OFFICE OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND DELINQUENCY PREVENTION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To coordinate Federal missing and exploited children activities and to support research, training, technical assistance, and demonstration programs to enhance the overall response to missing children and their families. Establish and maintain a national resource center and clearinghouse dedicated to missing and exploited children issues that: 1) provides a tollfree hotline where citizens can report investigative leads and parents and other interested individuals can receive information concerning missing children; 2) provides technical assistance to parents, law enforcement, and other professionals working on missing and exploited children cases; 3) promotes information sharing and provides technical assistance by networking with regional nonprofit organizations, State missing children clearinghouses, and law enforcement agencies; 4) develops publications that contain practical, timely information; and 5) provides information regarding programs offering free or low-cost transportation services that assist in reuniting children with their families. On a periodic basis, conduct national incidence studies to determine the type and extent of missing children in America. Support law enforcement demonstration programs (e.g., the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program) to enhance the investigative response to missing and exploited children cases. Support research to broaden understanding of a wide range of missing and exploited children issues (e.g., abduction homicide investigation solvability factors), to inform training and technical assistance efforts and to identify promising practices and programs for replication. Develop training programs for law enforcement, child protective services, medical personnel, and prosecutors to enhance coordination and effectiveness of missing and exploited children investigations and to enhance the overall system response. Identify service gaps and develop programs to meet specialized needs of parents or guardians of children who are reported missing. Provide a national central registry and toll-free hotline service to assist community organizations and law enforcement personnel to identify and return adults suffering from Alzheimers disease who have wandered from home. Provide training, technical assistance, and publications to enhance community wide responses to wandering incidents by memory impaired adults. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Administrator is authorized to make grants to and enter into contracts with public agencies or private nonprofit organizations, or combinations thereof, for research, demonstration projects, or service programs designed (1) to educate parents, children, and community agencies and organizations in ways to prevent the abductions and sexual exploitation of children; (2) to provide information to assist in the locating and return of missing children; (3) to aid communities in the collection of materials which would be useful to parents in assisting others in the identification of missing children; (4) to increase knowledge of and develop effective treatment pertaining to the psychological consequences, on both parents and children, of (a) the abduction of a child, both during the period of disappearance and after the child is recovered; and (b) the sexual exploitation of a missing child; (5) to collect detailed data from selected States or localities on the actual investigative practices utilized by law enforcement agencies in missing childrens cases; (6) to address the particular needs of missing children by minimizing the negative impact of judicial and law enforcement procedures on children who are victims of abuse or sexual exploitation and by promoting the active participation of children and their families in cases involving abuse or sexual exploitation of children; (7) to address the needs of missing children and their families following the recovery of such children; and (8) reduce the likelihood that individuals under 18 years of age will be removed from the control of such individuals legal custodians without such custodians consent; (9) and to establish or operate statewide clearinghouses to assist in recovering or locating missing children.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Missing Childrens funds are available under the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, as amended, to public and private nonprofit agencies, organizations, individuals, State and local units of government, combinations of State or local units. Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local units of government, private nonprofit agencies, organizations, institutions or individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular Nos. A-87 for State and local governments and A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: In carrying out the programs authorized by the Missing Childrens Assistance Act, the OJJDP Administrator establishes annual research, demonstration, and service program priorities for grants and contracts and the criteria based on merit for making such grants and contracts. The proposed priorities and selection criteria are published in the Federal Register for public comment for a period of 60 days prior to final adoption. Grants and contracts exceeding $50,000 must be made by competitive process. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants must submit completed applications via the Office of Justice Programs, Grants Management System following established criteria. The receipt, review, and analysis of applications will follow Office of Justice Programs policies and procedures for the administration of grant applications. Award Procedure: A letter with copies of the grant award and special conditions are sent to the applicant agency upon approval by the Office of Justice Programs. One copy of the grant award must be signed by the authorized official and returned to the Office of Justice Programs. Deadlines: Deadlines are included with the GMS instructions, appropriate Application Kits and Guideline Manuals, and other procedural guides. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 to 6 months. Appeals: See 28 CFR Part 18. Renewals: Supplemental grants or contract modification. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Initial awards usually are made for 12 to 36 months with further funding based upon the project period and grantee performance. Drawdowns are possible under a Letter of Credit. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-0401-0-1-754. Obligations: FY 07 $47,386,944; FY 08 $50,000,000; and FY 09 est not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 2007 Missing Childrens Assistance funds were used to support the operation of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the AMBER Alert training and technical assistance program, the Association of 108

Missing and Exploited Childrens Organizations, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program. Program accomplishments include the following: The Missing Child Hotline (1-800-THE-LOST). During FY 2007, NCMEC answered 109,004 calls on its hotline and assisted in the recovery of 11,066 children. The Child Victim Identification Program (CVIP), a mechanism to identify victims of child pornography, has been used to date to identify more than 260 children in pornographic images and videos. To date there are a total of 1,247 identified child victims in the system. NCMEC works with the private sector to distribute photos of missing children. During FY 2005, 221 children were found as a result of this program. NCMEC uses computer technology and graphic artists to age progress photos of long-term missing children. Almost 600 missing children whose photographs were computer age enhanced have been located, and 20 unidentified deceased children have been identified as a result of NCMECs imaging specialists work on facial reconstructions. Project Alert. NCMEC provides targeted fax distribution for missing-child posters. Utilizing the coded databases of 4 million fax numbers, NCMEC distributes more than 50,000 fax transmissions per month to law-enforcement personnel, media outlets, and the general public. Now numbering 59, the ICAC Task Forces are on the front line addressing computer facilitated child sexual exploitation through aggressive investigations, prosecutions, computer forensics and community outreach. The Task Forces have become regional centers of technical and investigative expertise offering both prevention and investigative services to youth, parents, educators, law enforcement, and others working on child sexual exploitation issues. Since the programs inception in 1998, the Task Forces have reviewed nearly 200,000 complaints over the last nine years, resulting in the arrest of almost 11,000 individuals across the country intent on sexually victimizing children. Once source of complaints reviewed by the ICAC Task Forces is Cybertipline referrals forwarded from the National Center for Missing Exploited Childrens. The Cybertipline has received over 500,000 tips and complaints since the system was activated in 1998. The ICAC Training and Technical Assistance Program, an OJJDP supported effort, provides training to tens of thousands of law enforcement personnel and prosecutors in the United States and around the world in 17 countries. In fiscal year 2007 alone, ICAC investigations led to more than 2,400 arrests and more than10, 500 forensic examinations. To date there have been 399 successful AMBER alert child recoveries. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 616-3637. Web Site Address: http://www.usdoj.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: In fiscal year 2007, OJJDP made awards to State and local law enforcement agencies to support regional task forces to prevent, interdict, or investigate crimes against children by sex offenders using the Internet. Additional awards supported the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children national resource center and clearinghouse functions, operation of the Cyber Tipline, and continuation of the Jimmy Ryce Law Enforcement Training Center. OJJDP supported training and technical assistance programs to provide assistance to State clearinghouses, law enforcement, prosecutors, and other individuals or community organizations working on missing and exploited children issues. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications are judged according to their consistency with the policies and program priorities established by the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act. Specific criteria are applied that are related to the particular program areas under which projects are funded. APPLICATION FORM: No standard application form.

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3. NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE W.E.B. DUBOIS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To provide opportunities for researchers with an interest in building knowledge for the enhancement of justice system administration, delinquency prevention, and violence reduction with opportunities to pursue projects aimed at addressing these issues from diverse cultural perspectives and evaluating the operational complexities of justice system administration manifested in various cultural contexts. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The funds may be used to conduct research for both adult and juvenile systems on crime causation, crime measurements, crime prevention, law enforcement, criminal justice administration, and the effectiveness and efficiency of anti-crime programs. Fellows conduct their studies while based at the National Institute of Justice. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Fellowship grants are awarded to individuals or to their parent agencies or organizations. IPA appointments also may be negotiated with Fellows parent agencies. Generally, researchers and academicians working in the criminal justice field, including university or college-based academic researchers and upper-level managers in criminal justice agencies are eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Generally, researchers and academicians with research experience in criminal-justice or criminal-justice relevant fields are eligible for grants; those working for law enforcement related branches of State or local government units are eligible for grants or IPA appointments. Each prospective candidate must have at least a doctoral-level or a legal degree of J.D. or higher. Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must furnish, along with the application for a grant, a resume, a project description which includes the projects scope, a discussion of the state-of-the-art methodology, project period, and the anticipated impact of the study on the justice system. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Potential applicants are encouraged to request the program announcement for additional information about eligibility requirements, the research priorities of the Institute, and application and selection procedures. The standard application form (SF 424) as furnished by the Federal agency, in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Detailed information is provided in a program solicitation which is obtained by sending a self-addressed mailing label to NCJRS, Box 6000, Rockville, MD 20849-6000; calling toll free to request a copy at (800) 851-3420; or accessing the web site at www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij under Funding Opportunities. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 or the Common Rule, where applicable. Award Procedure: Grants are awarded by the Institute Director based on the recommendations of the Institute staff and outside reviewers.

Deadlines: NIJ will release multiple announcements for research funding during the fiscal year. Program deadlines will be included in the announcements of Requests for Proposals in the Federal Register, on NIJs website at www.ojp. usdoj.gov/nij, and on the NCJRS bulletin board and in electronic and hard copy publications. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 days from application deadline. Appeals: Hearing by the Director. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Project durations are normally not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-0401-0-1-754. Obligations: FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In amounts consistent with the applicants proposed project and the Institutes plans, priorities and levels of financing. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Not applicable. Program will be funded for the first time during fiscal year 2000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: National Institute of Justice, Department of Justice, 810 7th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 307-2942. FTS number is (202) 307-2942. Web Site Address: http://www.usdoj.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All proposals will be reviewed by a peer review panel. Their selection will be based on the applicants experience, the significance and conceptualization of the project topic, the quality and feasibility of the research design, and the potential impact of the project on the criminal justice system. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 Include solicitation as described in s100793.pdf

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4. PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS BENEFITS PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To provide a $275,658 death benefit (FY 2005) to the eligible survivors of Federal, State or local public safety officers whose death is the direct and proximate result of a personal (traumatic) injury sustained in the line of duty. Effective November 29, 1990, the Act also provides the same benefit to a public safety officer who has been permanently and totally disabled as the direct result of a catastrophic personal injury sustained in the line of duty. The injury must permanently prevent the officer from performing any gainful work. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To provide a one-time financial death benefit to the eligible survivors of Federal, State or local public safety officers, and disability benefit to the Federal, State or local public safety officer, whose permanent and total disability is the direct and proximate result of a catastrophic personal injury sustained in the line of duty. There are no restrictions as to how the monies are spent once they reach the recipient with the exception that monies paid on behalf of minor children must be used for their care and benefit. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Public safety officers--A public safety officer is a person serving a public agency in an official capacity, with or without compensation, as a law enforcement officer, firefighter or member of a public rescue squad or ambulance crew. Law enforcement officers include but are not limited to police, corrections, probation, parole and judicial officers. Volunteer firefighters and members of volunteer rescue squads and ambulance crews are covered if they are officially recognized or designated members of legally organized volunteer fire, rescue or ambulance departments. Disabled public safety officers and eligible survivors of deceased public safety officers in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Pacific Trust Territories and the Northern Mariana Islands are also entitled to benefits under the Act. Death benefit coverage for (1) State and local law enforcement officers and firefighters applies to deaths occurring on or after September 29, 1976; (2) Federal law enforcement officers and firefighters applies to deaths occurring on or after October 12, 1984; (3) Federal, State and local rescue squad and ambulance crew members applies to death occurring on or after October 15, 1986; and (4) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) personnel and State, local, and tribal emergency management and civil defense agency employees are covered for deaths occurring on or after October 30, 2000. Disability benefit coverage for Federal, State and local law enforcement officers, firefighters and members of public rescue squads and ambulance crews applies to injuries sustained on or after November 29, 1990. FEMA personnel and State, local and tribal emergency management and civil defense agency employees are covered for such injuries sustained on or after October 30, 2000. Disability benefit coverage for Federal, State and local law enforcement officers, firefighters and members of public rescue squads and ambulance crews applies to injuries sustained on or after November 29, 1990. FEMA personnel and State, local and tribal emergency management and civil defense agency employees are covered for such injuries sustained on or after October 30, 2000. Beneficiary Eligibility: The Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) Act, enacted in 1976, was designed to offer peace of mind to men and women seeking careers in public safety and to make a strong statement about the value American society places on the contributions of those who serve their communities in potentially dangerous circumstances. The PSOB Program provides a onetime financial benefit to the eligible survivors of public safety officers whose deaths are the direct and proximate result of a traumatic injury sustained in the line of duty. As of October 1, 2005, the death benefit amount is $283,385.

Credentials/Documentation: Claim forms entitled Claim for Death Benefits and Report of Public Safety Officers Death or Report of Public Safety Officers Permanent and Total Disability, and supporting family, medical and investigative documentation. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Employing agencies and/or claimants should initiate a claim by writing to or telephoning the Payments and Benefits Division, Public Safety Officers Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: 1-888-SIGNL13 (744-6513). Upon receiving such notification, program staff will provide claim forms and advise the employing agency and claimant of claim documentation requirements. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Submit Claim for Death Benefits and Report of Public Safety Officers Death or Report of Public Safety Officers Permanent and Total Disability, and supporting documentation to the same. Benefits Office, Public Safety Officers Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, DC 20531. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110. Award Procedure: Upon a finding of eligibility by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, eligible claimants are awarded a lump sum benefit. For Death Benefit: If the officer is survived by spouse, but there are no eligible children, the spouse will receive 100% of the benefit. If the officer is survived by spouse and eligible children, the spouse will receive 50% of the benefit and the children will receive equal shares of the remaining 50%. If the officer is survived by eligible children but no spouse, the children will receive equal shares of the benefit. If the officer is survived by neither a spouse, nor eligible children and does not have a life insurance policy, then the benefit will be made payable to the surviving parents in equal shares. Deadlines: Claim may be filed up to 1 year following a public safety officers death or prerequisite disability certification. (A preliminary determination by the PSOB Office that the officer is medically retired from his/her agency, and receiving the maximum disability compensation allowed by his/her jurisdiction.) Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Dependent on circumstances of death, sufficiency of claim documentation, and/or the need for expert medical reviews. This varies from case to case. Appeals: A claimant may, within 30 days after notification of denial of eligibility, request an oral appeal hearing. When making this request, the claimant may waive the oral appeal hearing and within 60 days, present written evidence for reconsideration by an Administrative Hearing Officer. A claimant may initiate an appeal by writing the Chief of Payments and Benefits Division, Public Safety Officers Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, DC 20531. 1-888-744-6513. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-0403-0-1-754. Obligations: 111

FY 07 $68,821,622; FY 08 $70,854,000; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In Fiscal Year 2006, PSOB developed the E-package. Using the E-package, program staff proactively email claim packages to public safety agencies when a public safety officer is either killed or becomes permanently & totally disabled in the line of duty. All standard documents have been translated from English to Spanish, and will be ready for dissemination by Spring 2006. A complete informational package has been developed and will be mailed to all public safety agencies in Spring of 2006. Currently, PSOB is in the process of developing a web-based application. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Public Safety Officers Benefits Program, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Washington, DC 20531. Contact: Valerie Neal, Senior Benefits Officer. Telephone: (202) 616-6500 or 1-888-744-6513 or by e-mail at AskPSOB@ usdoj.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/psob/psob_main.html APPLICATION FORM: Contact office: 1-888-SIGNL13 (744-6513) and indicate claim. No standard form.

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5. RURAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND CHILD VICTIMIZATION ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: (1) To identify, assess, and appropriately respond to child, youth, and adult victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in rural communities, by encouraging collaboration among-- (A) domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking victim service providers; (B) law enforcement agencies; (C) prosecutors; (D) courts; (E) other criminal justice service providers; (F) human and community service providers; (G) educational institutions; and (H) health care providers; (2) to establish and expand nonprofit, nongovernmental, State, tribal, territorial, and local government victim services in rural communities to child, youth, and adult victims; and (3) to increase the safety and well-being of women and children in rural communities, by- (A) dealing directly and immediately with domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking occurring in rural communities; and (B) creating and implementing strategies to increase awareness and prevent domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funding may be used to carry out programs serving rural areas or rural communities that address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by implementing, expanding, and establishing cooperative efforts and projects among law enforcement officers, prosecutors, victim advocacy groups, and other related parties to investigate and prosecute incidents of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking; providing treatment, counseling, advocacy, and other long- and short-term assistance to adult and minor victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking in rural communities, including assistance in immigration matters; and working in cooperation with the community to develop education and prevention strategies directed toward such issues. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, Indian tribes, local governments, and nonprofit, public or private entities, including tribal nonprofit organizations, are eligible to carry out programs serving rural areas or rural communities that address domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiaries include criminal and tribal justice practitioners and service providers who respond to victims of violent crimes committed against women in rural jurisdictions and Indian country, and rural and tribal communities in general. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application forms furnished by the Federal agency, in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program. Application Procedure: Applicants must apply through the on-line grants.gov portal. The receipt, review, and analysis of application will follow Office on Violence Against Women policies and procedures for the administration of grant applications. This program is subject to provisions of OMB Circular No. A 110.

Award Procedure: Upon approval by the Office on Violence Against Women, online notification is sent to the applicant agency with copies of the Grant Award. One copy of the Grant Award must be signed electronically by an authorized official and returned to the Office of Justice Programs. Deadlines: Contact the Office on Violence Against Women for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days after an application due date. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Renewals are considered on a case-by-case basis. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: A range of 25-40 percent of funds (depending on the size of appropriations) are set aside for services that meaningfully address sexual assault in rural communities. 75 percent of funds is allocated to eligible entities in rural states. Rural state is defined as a state that has a population density of 52 or fewer persons per square mile or a state in which the largest county has fewer that 150,000 people, based on the most recent decennial census. Nineteen States qualify as rural for the purposes of this grant program: Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming. Grants will be made for amounts up to 100 percent of the costs of the programs or projects contained in the approved applications. Match is not required for this grant program; however, applicants are encouraged to maximize the impact of Federal grant dollars by contributing to the costs of their projects. Supplemental contributions may be cash, in-kind services, or a combination of both. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to 24 months. Funds are released on an as-needed basis to the grantee. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-0409-0-1-754. Obligations: (Grants) FY 05 $28,316,000; FY 06 est $38,666,000; and FY 07 est $38,799,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $500,000 to $900,000; $550,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Award Date: 8/1/2005; Applications: 190; Awards: 59 Award Date: 8/1/2006; Applications: 160; Awards: 64. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office on Violence Against Women, Department of Justice, 800 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20530. Telephone: (202) 307-6026. Web Site Address: http://www.usdoj.gov/ovw. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Partnerships among child protection workers and advocates to address domestic violence, dating violence and child victimization more comprehensively; coordinated community responses to domestic violence, dating violence and child victimization that involve training for criminal justice practitioners and protocol development; and initiatives addressing the needs of diverse populations in rural areas, including bilingual advocacy

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6. CORRECTIONS-TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS, FEDERAL PRISONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To devise and conduct in various geographical locations, seminars, workshops, and training programs for law enforcement officers, judges and judicial personnel, probation and parole personnel, correctional personnel, welfare workers and other personnel, including lay ex-offenders and paraprofessionals, connected with the treatment and rehabilitation of criminal and juvenile offenders. To develop technical training teams to aid in the development of seminars, workshops, and training programs within the several States and with the State and local agencies which work with prisoners, parolees, probationers, and other offenders. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements); Project Grants (Contracts); Provision of Specialized Services; Dissemination of Technical Information; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Provides assistance for upgrading the operation of correctional programs at State and local levels. Services are available to the entire range of correctional agencies, including probation, parole, institutions, jails, and community programs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, general units of local government, as well as public and private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in the development, implementation or operation of correctional programs and services. Beneficiary Eligibility: States, general units of local government involved in the development, implementation or operation of correctional programs and services. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments; OMB Circular No. A-21 cost principles for educational institutions; and OMB Circular No. A-122 cost principles for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: When applying for cooperative agreements, the standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A102 and OMB Circular No. A-110 (as applicable) must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: For cooperative agreements, applicant submits proposal on Standard Form 424 - Federal Assistance. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-102, A-110, A-133, and A-128. Environmental assessment is required for federally funded projects that are a major Federal action significantly affecting the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Award Procedure: A formal application (Standard Form 424-Federal Assistance) is submitted to NIC. When it is determined that the project will be funded, a letter and award package are sent to the award recipient. Deadlines: Deadlines for applications are given in the announcement of the project in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 days. Appeals: Appeals may be made to the Director of NIC. Renewals: Continuation cooperative agreements. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds advanced as required. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-1060-0-1-754. Obligations: (Cooperative agreements and contracts) FY 07 $7,219,268; FY 08 est$6,500,000; and; FY 09 est $7,200,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,500 to $300,000; $100,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Over 63,000 practitioners in adult corrections were provided training through NIC activities (Including Video Conference and E-Learning) during fiscal year 2007. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: For training information, contact Chief, NIC Academy Division, 1960 Industrial Circle, Suite A, Longmont, CO 80501. Telephone: (303) 6820382. Toll-Free: 800-995-6429. FAX: 303- 682-0469. NOTE: All applications are to be sent to the NIC Washington office. Headquarters Office: National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Telephone: (202) 307-3106. Toll-Free: (800) 9956423. FAX: 202-307-3361. Web Site Address: http://www.usdoj.gov. (1) Training for correctional agency trainers; (2) strategic management training for high-level correctional administrators; (3) management training for managers of community residential centers; institutions; and (4) management training for jail administrators and sheriffs. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: (1) Relatedness of proposed project to agencys mission, mandates, and program focuses; (2) quality and feasibility of project goals and objectives, design, implementation plan, and evaluation component when applicable; (3) past experience, qualifications, and capability of applicant to perform the proposed project; and (4) appropriateness of cost to perform proposed tasks. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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7. CORRECTIONS-RESEARCH AND EVALUATION AND POLICY FORMULATION

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS, FEDERAL PRISONS SYSTEM, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To conduct, encourage, and coordinate research relating to corrections including the causes, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of criminal offenders. To conduct evaluation programs which study the effectiveness of new approaches, techniques, systems, programs, and devices employed to improve the corrections system. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts); Provision of Specialized Services; Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Provides assistance for upgrading correctional programs, services, and techniques at State and local levels. Services are available to the entire range of correctional agencies, including probation, parole, institutions, jails, and community programs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, general units of local government, public and private agencies, educational institutions, organizations and individuals involved in the development, implementation or operation of correctional programs and services. Beneficiary Eligibility: States, general units of local government involved in the development, implementation or operation of correctional programs and services. Credentials/Documentation: OMB Circular No. A-87 cost principles applicable to grants with State and local governments; OMB Circular No. A-21 cost principles for educational institutions; and OMB Circular No. A-122 cost principles for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: When applying for grants, the standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular Nos. A-102 (as applicable) must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: For project grants, applicant submits proposal on Standard Form 424 Federal Assistance. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-102, and A-110, A-128, and A-133. Environmental assessment is required for federally funded projects that are a major Federal action significantly affecting the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Award Procedure: A formal application (Standard Form 424 - Federal Assistance) is submitted to NIC. When it is determined that the project will be funded, a letter and award package are sent to the grantee. Deadlines: Deadlines for applications are given by project in agencys Annual Program Plan document. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 days.

Appeals: Appeals may be made to the Director of NIC. Renewals: Continuation grant. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds advanced as required. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-1060-0-1-754. Obligations: Cooperative Agreements and Contracts) FY 07 $3,238,211; FY 08 est $3,238,000 Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,500 to $200,000; $75,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Fiscal year 2007 funds were largely directed to the design and implementation of classification systems at the State and local levels; projects in probation parole and intermediate sanctions; mental health care, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), accelerated management, training, and staff recruitment/retention in prisons; and jail services and programs. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: For jail-related information, contact Chief, NIC Jails Division, 1960 Industrial Circle, Suite A, Longmont, CO 80501. Telephone: (303) 6820382. Toll-free: 800-995-6429. FAX: 303- 682-0469. NOTE: All applications are to be sent to the NIC Washington office. Headquarters Office: National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street NW., Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Telephone: (202) 307- 3106. Toll-free: 8009956423. FAX: 202-307-3361. TDD: 202-307-3156. Web Site Address: http://www.usdoj.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Awards have been made: (1) to research and develop an information base on classification systems and methods being used in corrections; (2) to design and implement community corrections options: and (3) to conduct communications audits in State departments of corrections. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: (1) Relatedness of proposed project to agencys mission, mandates, and program focuses; (2) quality and feasibility of project goals and objectives, design, implementation plan, and evaluation component when applicable; (3) past experience, qualifications, and capability of applicant to perform the proposed project; and (4) appropriateness of cost to perform proposed tasks. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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8. CORRECTIONS-TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE/ CLEARINGHOUSE

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To encourage and assist Federal, State, and local government programs and services, and programs and services of other public and private agencies, institutions, and organizations in their efforts to develop and implement improved corrections programs. To assist and serve in a consulting capacity to Federal, State, and local courts, departments, and agencies in the development, maintenance, and coordination of programs, facilities, services, training, treatment, and rehabilitation with respect to criminal and juvenile offenders. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts); Provision of Specialized Services; Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Provides assistance for upgrading and operation of correctional facilities, programs, and services at State and local levels. Services are available to the entire range of correctional agencies, including probation, parole, institutions, jails, and community programs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, general units of local government, public and private agencies, educational institutions, organizations, and individuals involved in the development, implementation or operation of correctional programs and services. Beneficiary Eligibility: States, general units of local government involved in the development, implementation or operation of correctional programs and services. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments; OMB Circular No. A-21 cost principles for educational institutions; and OMB Circular No. A-122 cost principles for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: When applying for grants, the standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: For project grants, applicant submits proposal on Standard Form 424 Federal Assistance. Applications under this program are subject to State Level Review under E.O. 12372 Intergovernmental Review of Federal programs which provides for a 30 or 60 day review of proposed Federal action and transmittal of comments through a Single State Point of Contact. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular Nos. A-102, A-110, A-133. Environmental assessment is required for federally funded projects that are a major Federal action significantly affecting the human environment as defined in the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Award Procedure: A formal application (Standards Form 424 - Federal Assistance) is submitted to NIC. When it is determined that the project will be funded, a letter and award package are sent to the grantee.

Deadlines: Deadlines for applications are given by project in agencys Annual Program Plan Document. Agency requests for technical assistance are accepted throughout the year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 days. Appeals: Appeals may be made to the Director of NIC. Renewals: Continuation grant. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds advanced as required. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-1060-0-1-754. Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements and Contracts) FY 05 $4,815,125; FY 06 est $5,750,000; and FY 07 est $5,750,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,500 to $50,000; $7,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During fiscal year 2005, technical assistance was provided in response to 388 requests from State and local correctional agencies in 50 States and the District of Columbia. NIC (Cooperative Agreements and Contracts) are available also to enable correctional agencies to engage technical assistance directly. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: For jail-related information, contact Chief NIC Jails Division, 1960 Industrial Circle, Suite A, Longmont, CO 80501. For technical assistance related to staff training, contact Chief NIC Academy Division, same address. Telephone: (303) 682-0382. Toll-free: 800-995-6429. FAX: (303) 682-0469. NOTE: All applications are to be sent to the NIC Washington office. Headquarters Office: Technical Assistance Coordinator, (for Prisons or Community Corrections) National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street NW., Room 5007 Washington, DC 20534. Telephone: (202) 307- 3106. Toll-free: 800-9956423. FAX: (202) 307-3361. TDD: (202) 307- 3156. Web Site Address: http://www.usdoj.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) grants to jails to improve jail operations, programs and services; (2) grants to correctional agencies to evaluate offender classification systems; (3) grants to correctional agencies to improve programs and services for female offenders; (4) contracts to individuals to provide specialized assistance to correctional agencies, (5) grants to probation and parole agencies to improve decision making and revocation process; and (6) grants to local jurisdictions to develop a range of community sanctions. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: (1) Relatedness of proposed project to agencys mission, mandates, and program focuses; (2) quality and feasibility of project goals and objectives, design, implementation plan and evaluation component when applicable; (3) past experience, qualifications, and capability of applicant to perform the proposed project; and (4) appropriateness of cost to perform proposed tasks.

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9. NATIONAL PRISON RAPE STATISTICS PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OBJECTIVES: To collect and analyze data on the incidence of sexual assault among individuals held in Federal and State prisons, local jails, and juvenile facilities as well as former inmates. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds are to be used for a variety of activities in support of the Implementation of the National Prison Rape Statistics program including: to conduct data collection and processing activities, and carry out statistical and methodological research. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The Bureau of Justice Statistics is authorized to award grants and cooperative agreements to State and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, public nonprofit organizations, profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and qualified individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: Eligible beneficiaries are State and local governments, private nonprofit organizations, public nonprofit organizations, profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and qualified individuals. Credentials/Documentation: The applicant must furnish, along with the application for an award, details of the program budget composition, goals, impact, methods, evaluation plan, and resources of the project. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: A potential grantee should contact the Headquarters Office, Lisa PriceGrear, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 616-3561 or email lisa.price-grear@usdoj.gov. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) now requires that funding applications be submitted electronically through the OJP Grants Management System (GMS), which will be accessed at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/fundopps.htm. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: Contact the Headquarters Office, Lisa Price-Grear, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 616-3561. Email: lisa.price-grear@usdoj.gov. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 2 to 3 months. Appeals: Hearing by Director. Renewals: Most awards are for periods of 12 - 18 months. Under some circumstances, a subsequent award may be made to continue the project. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Project duration period is generally 12-18 months. Assistance is released by direct disbursement at request of grantee. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 15-0404-0-1-754. Obligations: FY 07 $14,808,420; FY 08 $2,488,000; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $1,000,000 to $3,500,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 2008, BJS continues to work to fully implement the data collection and reporting requirements under the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003. Between April and August 2007, BJS completed the first National Inmate Survey (NIS), using Audio Computer-Assisted Self Interview methods, of 146 State and Federal prisons. A total of 23,398 inmates participated in the survey. Survey procedures and questionnaires for the National Survey of Youth in Custody (NSYC)have been tested and results were presented to juvenile administrators and other stakeholders on August 28, 2007. National implementation is expected in June 2008. When fully implemented, the NSYC will include about 15,000 adjudicated youth in a sample of 208 State operated facilities and 48 large non-State facilities. In early 2008 national implementation began of the Former Prisoner Survey (FPS). The survey will include about 16,500 former inmates in a sample of 285 parole offices. BJS has also begun work on the National Prison Rape Surveillance Project, which is a study using medical indicators and medical surveillance methodologies to measure the incidence and prevalence of sexual assault in correctional facilities. Latest data can be found in the BJS reports, Sexual Victimization in State and Federal Prisons as Reported by Inmates, 2007 (NCJ 219414) and Sexual Violence Reported by Correctional Authorities, 2006 (NCJ 218914). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Ms. Lisa Price-Grear, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 616-3561. Email lisa.pricegrear@ usdoj.gov. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 2004 National Prisoner Survey of Sexual Assault. APPLICATION FORM: Contact headquarters office at (202) 616-3561

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SECTION 7: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

1. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP AND OTHER TRAINING
FEDERAL AGENCY: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OBJECTIVES: To stimulate and assist industry in the development, expansion, and improvement of registered apprenticeship and other training programs designed to provide the skilled workers required by U.S. employers, ensure equal employment opportunities in registered apprenticeship and other training programs, and ensure the quality of all new and existing registered apprenticeship programs. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling; Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Under the Office of Apprenticeship (OA) apprenticeship training programs and apprentices are registered in 23 States. OA also provides technical assistance and works closely with State Apprenticeship Councils/State Apprenticeship Agencies (SACs/SAAs) in the remaining 27 States, the District of Columbia, and three territories that register programs and apprentices in accordance with Federal standards. OA provides information on existing and recommended standards of training in registered apprenticeship as well as on other types of industrial skill improvement programs. The wage rates of apprentices in registered programs (Federal and State) are exempt from the prevailing wage requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and the Service Contract Act. Registered Apprenticeship is the combination of learning on-the-job and related technical and theoretical instruction in a skilled occupation. Registered programs are driven directly by the demands of the labor market. The training is industry-driven, voluntarily sponsored by individual employers, employer associations, and/or by joint employer-employee groups. OA brings these entities together, as appropriate, to formulate registered apprenticeship training programs which meet the federal standards. Various educational institutions and sponsors provide theoretical and related instruction. Special efforts are being made to introduce the apprenticeship concept of training into high-growth industries and occupations. The Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship, representing employers, labor, vocational education, and others with an interest in skill training, advises the Secretary of Labor on apprenticeship and training issues. Special grants are provided to eligible organizations to assist employer and labor unions in placement and retention of women in apprenticeship and nontraditional occupations. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Employers or a group of employers, or an association of employers, or individual employers with or without in each case the participation of a labor union. For grants: community based organizations, which may be faith based - see announcement of solicitation for grant applications. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals applying for acceptance into an apprenticeship training program must be at least 16 years old and must satisfy the apprenticeship program sponsor that they have sufficient ability, aptitude, and education to master the rudiments of the trade/occupation and to satisfactorily complete the related theoretical instruction required in the program. Credentials/Documentation: Along with the completed application form, each prospective apprentice may be required by the sponsor to submit a transcript of school subjects and grades, proof of age, an honorable military discharge (if applicable), and a high-school diploma or equivalency certificate (if applicable). References from all previous employers may be required.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Prospective program sponsors must meet with an OA or SAC/SAA field representative, as appropriate, to draw up a set of apprenticeship training program standards. These include the age and educational background of apprentices, and a schedule of the work processes and related theoretical instruction subjects to be covered during the training program. The program will be registered if it meets Federal requirements covering (a) the apprenticeability of the occupation(s) and (b) the suitability of the training standards for providing apprentices with sufficient knowledge to become skilled workers. Grants for projects are awarded on a competitive basis, announced in Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGAs) in the Federal Register and also on ETAs Internet website at http://www.doleta.gov. To compete for a grant, organizations develop a proposal and budget that demonstrate how the organization will provide services to a targeted population. The SGA provides all of the necessary information for applying for federal assistance. Award Procedure: Not applicable for advisory services and counseling type of assistance. Procedures for grant projects are specified in the applicable request for proposals. Generally, the procedure is as follows: A technical review panel composed of staff from ETA program offices as well as peer reviewers evaluates eligible submitted applications. The panel prepares a report for the ETA Grant Officer identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the application and the cumulative rating. Once selections are made by the Grant Officer, an Award Notification is sent through the appropriate congressional channels for notification. After awardees are notified, the list of awardees is posted on the ETA website at www.doleta.gov. If an application is rejected, a letter is sent to the applicant as notification that they were not selected as a recipient of the grant. Deadlines: For grants, specified in the applicable request for proposals, but generally 45 to 60 days from announcement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: For grants, from 45 to 90 days. Appeals: OA refusal to register programs and OA deregistration of existing programs may be appealed to the Secretary of Labor as provided in Title 29 CFR Part 29. For grants, procedures for each project are specified in the applicable request for proposals. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 16-0172-0-1-504, 16-0174-0-1-504. Obligations: (Federal salaries and expenses) FY 07 $21,000,000; FY 08 est $21,000,000; andFY 09 est $23,000,000. (Project grants) FY 07 $1,000,000; FY 08 est $1,000,000; and FY 09 est $1,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In Fiscal Year 2006, more than 450,000 apprentices, received training in more than 29,200 registered programs. There were more than 187,521 new

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apprentices registered. It is estimated that more than 454,500 apprentices will receive training during fiscal year 2007, and more than 459,000 in Fiscal Year 2008. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Regional or Local Office Persons are encouraged to communicate with the Regional Directors of the Office of Apprenticeship (OA), as appropriate. The Regional Directors are the following: Region I (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,. New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Vermont, Virgin Islands) Mr. John Griffin, Jr., Boston Regional Director USDOL/ETA/OA JFK Federal Building Room E-370 Boston, MA 022030002 Telephone: (617) 788-0177 FAX: (617) 788-0304 E-mail: Griffin.John@dol. gov Region II (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia) Mr. Joseph T. Hersh USDOL/ETA/OA 170 S. Independence Mall West Suite 820 East Philadelphia, PA 19106-3315 Telephone: (215) 861-4830 FAX: (215) 861-4833 E-mail: Hersh.Joseph@ dol.gov. Region III (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee) Mr. Garfield G. Garner, Jr., Atlanta Regional Director USDOL/ETA/OA 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Room 6T71 Atlanta, GA 30303-8938 Telephone: (404) 562-2335 FAX: (404) 6522329 E-mail: Garner.Garfield@dol.gov. Region IV (Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wyoming) Mr. Steven D. Opitz), Dallas Regional Director USDOL/ETA/OA Federal Building 525 Griffin Street Room 311 Dallas, TX 75202 Telephone: (214) 767-4993 FAX: (214) 767-4995 E-Mail: Opitz. Steve@dol.gov. Region V (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin) Mr. Terrence Benewich, Chicago Regional Director USDOL/ETA/OA 230 South Dearborn Street Room 656 Chicago, IL 60604-1505; Telephone: (312) 596-5500 FAX: (312) 596-5501 E-Mail: Benewich.Terrence@dol.gov. Region VI (Alaska, Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington) Mr. Michaael W. Longeuay, San Francisco Regional Director USDOL/ETA/OA 71 Stevenson Street Federal Building, Room 815 San Francisco, CA 941052920 Telephone: (415) 975-4007 FAX: (415) 975-4010 E-Mail: Longeuay. Michael@dol.gov. Headquarters Office: Office of Apprenticeship (OA) Anthony Swoope, OA Administrator Employment and Training Administration Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Room N-5311 Washington, DC 20210 Telephone: (202) 693-2796 Fax: (202) 693-2808. Web Site Address: http://www.doleta.gov APPLICATION FORM: SF424 Consult office before submitting: http://www.doleta.gov/atels_bat

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2. TRADE ADJUSTMENT ASSISTANCE

FEDERAL AGENCY: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OBJECTIVES: To provide adjustment assistance to qualified workers adversely affected by foreign trade which will assist them to obtain suitable employment. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: State Workforce Agencies (SWAs) serve as agents of the United States for administering the worker adjustment assistance benefit provisions of the Trade Act. SWAs, through the local offices, provide testing, counseling, and job placement services; job search and relocation assistance; training; and payment of weekly trade readjustment allowances (TRA). State unemployment compensation and extended benefits must be exhausted before TRA is paid to eligible claimants. Trade impacted workers are eligible to receive job search and relocation allowances in addition to the costs of training. They may be paid subsistence and transportation allowances to attend approved training outside the normal commuting distance of a workers regular place of residence. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) may be filed by a group of adversely affected workers and be signed by at least three workers; alternatively, a petition may be filed by a company official, one-stop operators or one-stop partners, including State employment security agencies or the State dislocated worker unit, union representative, or other authorized representatives, requiring only one signature. After receiving a TAA petition, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance (DTAA) investigators will establish if the workers company produces a product and that a required minimum of the workforce has been laid off in the 12 months preceding the date of the petition or is threatened with layoffs (3 workers in groups of fewer than 50, 5% of the workforce in groups of 50 or more, or at least 50 workers in groups of 1000 or more). Additionally, DTAA will analyze facts contributing to the workers layoffs or work reductions in order to determine one of the following sets of conditions have been met: (1) Increased imports contributed importantly to an actual decline in sales or production and to a layoff or threat of a layoff; or (2) There has been a shift in production to certain countries which contributed to a layoff or threat of a layoff; or (3) there has been a shift in production outside of the United States and there has been or is likely to be an increase in the import of like or similar articles; or (4) loss of business as a supplier of component parts, a final assembler, or a finisher where workers were TAA certified and contributed importantly to an actual decline in sales or production, and to a layoff or threat of a layoff. In accordance with the requirement of Section 246 of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Reform Act of 2002, the Secretary implemented on August 6, 2003, the Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA) for Older Workers. A request for ATAA consideration is part of the TAA petition and is filed at the same time the TAA petition is filed. In order for the Department to certify a worker group eligible to apply for the ATAA, the petitioning worker group must be determined eligible to apply for TAA. The criteria that the Department must consider for ATAA certification are: (1) a significant number of workers in the firm must be 50 years of age or older, (2) whether the workers possess skills that are easily transferable in the local area, and (3) the competitive conditions within the workers industry. Beneficiary Eligibility: A TAA beneficiary must: 1) be found by the Labor Department to have been adversely affected by increased imports or a shift in production to certain countries, 2) be certified by the Secretary of Labor as eligible to apply for adjustment assistance, and 3) meet the following individual requirements: 1) his or her unemployment or underemployment must have begun on or after the impact date specified in the Secretarys certification as the beginning of the import-impacted unemployment or underemployment; 2) his or her unemployment must begin before the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the Secretary issued the certification

for his or her group or before the termination date, if any, specified in the certification. In addition, to be eligible for weekly trade readjustment allowance (TRA) payments he or she must: 1) have been employed with wages at a minimum of $30 per week by the import-affected firm for a least 26 of the previous 52 weeks including the week of total layoff (up to 7 weeks of employer- authorized leave may be counted as qualifying weeks of employment or up to 26 weeks of disability compensation); and 2) be enrolled in or have completed a TAA approved job training program, unless the determination is made that training is either not feasible or not appropriate, in which case a waiver of the training requirement may be issued. II. To receive TRA, the claimant must be enrolled in an approved training program within 8 weeks of the Secretarys issuance of the certification or within 16 weeks of the workers most recent qualifying separation, whichever is later. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: To apply for TAA under the Trade Act of 1974, as amended, a Petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance must be filed directly with the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance at the address listed below and with the State official or organization designated by the Governor of the State in which the workers firm or subdivision is located. DTAA and State contact information, as well as petition forms in English and Spanish, are available through the State Workforce Agencies or from the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance listed below. The Petition forms may also be downloaded from our web-site at: http:www.doleta.gov/tradeact. Filing a petition also constitutes an application for Alternative Trade Adjustment Assistance (ATAA). Petitions must be filed with both the DTAA and the State agency in which the worker groups plant is located. Notice of such filing shall be promptly published in the Federal Register. Within 10 days after publication, the petitioner or any other person found by the Secretary to have a substantial interest may request a hearing and be afforded the opportunity to be present, to present evidence, and to be heard. Award Procedure: A Certification of Eligibility to apply for worker adjustment assistance and alternative trade adjustment assistance may be issued by the Secretary of Labor to groups of workers who have been found by the Department of Labor to have met the requirements concerning foreign trade-affected separations from employment. Individual workers covered by the certification can apply to the local office of their State Workforce Agency for individual determinations of eligibility to receive benefits. Deadlines: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E. O. 12372. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: I. For the TAA program, eligibility investigations begun by the receipt of a valid petition are completed, and a determination issued, within 40 calendar days of the receipt of the petition. Appeals: There are two courses of appeal, one administrative and the other judicial. Petitioners aggrieved by a final determination by the Secretary may, within 30 days after notice of such determination is published in the Federal Register, file an application for reconsideration with the Director of the Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance. If the determination following reconsideration is negative, they may, within 60 days after notice of the negative determination upon reconsideration, file a petition for review of such determination with the United States Court of International Trade in New York City. Aggrieved petitioners may request judicial appeal without first seeking administrative reconsideration, within 60 days after notice of such determination is published in the Federal Register. 122

Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Base funding of grants to States for training services uses a formula based on States previous year allocations, accrued expenditures and participant levels; additional funds may be requested by States based on additional needs above the base funding provided. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Cash trade readjustment allowances (TRA) become payable only after workers have exhausted their entitlement to State unemployment compensation including extended benefits. For TAA certifications on petitions filed on or after November 4, 2002, the maximum number of weeks of State unemployment compensation, extended benefits and trade readjustment allowances cannot exceed 52 weeks except that up to 52 additional weeks may be paid to workers while participating in approved training and an additional 26 weeks for workers whose approved training program includes remedial education. Participation in ATAA allows older workers, for whom retraining may not be appropriate, to accept reemployment at a lower wage and receive a wage subsidy instead of benefits under the regular TAA program. The ATAA allows for payments of 50% of the wage difference between old employment and new employment, not to exceed $10,000 for up to two years. The individual must obtain employment within 26 weeks of layoff, earn not more than $50,000 a year in wages in reemployment, and must not return to employment from which the worker was separated. Base formula funding grants for training services are provided to States at the beginning of the year; additional funds may be requested by States based on additional needs above the base funding provided. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 16-0326-0-1-999. Obligations: (TAA Training Grants) FY 07 $260,000,000; FY 08 est $260,000,000; FY 09 est $260,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Weekly allowance payments are the same as the amount of weekly State unemployment compensation. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: From April 1975 through September 2004, the Department of Labor issued certifications in 35,549 cases involving 4,357,803 workers. (These figures are continuously revised to account for actual experience and include both TAA and NAFTA-TAA.) INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Ralph DiBattista, Director, Division of Trade Adjustment Assistance, Employment and Training Administration, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room C-5311, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693-3560. Web Site Address: http://www.doleta.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Submit Petition for Trade Adjustment Assistance

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3. TEMPORARY LABOR CERTIFICATION FOR FOREIGN WORKERS

FEDERAL AGENCY: EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OBJECTIVES: To provide greater protection for U.S. and foreign workers without interfering with an employers right to obtain temporary foreign workers to work in specialty occupations. Also, to enable agricultural employers to obtain temporary foreign workers for temporary or seasonal jobs when domestic workers are not available; to protect domestic workers against unfair competition from foreign workers; and to assure adequate working and living conditions for domestic and foreign workers employed in similar tasks. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services; Formula Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Department of Labor issues labor certifications for temporary employment under several programs: H-1B Specialty (Professional) Worker Program, H-1B1 Specialty Worker Program, E-3 Specialty Worker Program, H-2A Temporary Labor Certification (Seasonal Agricultural), H-2B Temporary Labor Certification (Non- agricultural) , and D-1 Crewmember Program. Under Section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Act, nonimmigrant foreign workers cannot be admitted to work in a specialty occupation or as a fashion model unless the Secretary of Labor determines and certifies to the Secretary of Homeland Security the intending employer filed with and had approved by the Secretary an application under section 212(n)(1). The labor condition application requires the employer to attest to certain elements regarding working conditions and wages of foreign and U.S. workers. Employers who need workers for temporary agricultural jobs may be certified to use foreign workers after the Secretary of Labor has determined that there are not sufficient domestic workers capable of performing the job duties and that the employment of foreign workers will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed domestic workers. The Secretary of Labor will render only advisory opinions to the Secretary of Homeland Security on applications for foreign worker employment for temporary nonagricultural work under Section 101(a)(15)(H)(II) of the Act. Certifications will be made only after efforts to recruit domestic workers through the Federal-State employment service system are unsuccessful. Performance of longshore work at U.S. ports by D-1 crewmembers on foreign vessels is generally prohibited with few exemptions. The Department of Labor is responsible for administering two of those exemptions. Employers in these ports are required to file an attestation stating that the use of alien crewmembers to perform longshore work is the prevailing practice for the activity at that port, there is no strike or lockout at the place of employment, and that notice has been given to U.S. workers or their representatives. Another exception requires that, before using alien crewmen to perform longshore activities in the State of Alaska, the employer will make a bona fide request for and employ U.S. longshore workers who are qualified and available in sufficient numbers from contract stevedoring companies, labor organizations recognized as exclusive bargaining representatives of U.S. longshore workers, and private dock operators. State Workforce Agencies receive grants to perform the following labor certification activities: provide prevailing wage determinations for all non-agricultural labor certification programs; process H-2B temporary non-agricultural labor certification applications; and receive new applications for H-2A temporary agricultural labor certifications, performing prevailing wage and prevailing practice surveys, ensuring housing inspections are conducted and processing job orders. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: H-2A Program: An agricultural employer who anticipates a shortage of U.S. workers needed to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. The employer may be an individual proprietorship, a

partnership or a corporation. An association of agricultural producers may file as a sole employer, a joint employer with its members, or as an agent of its members. An authorized agent, whether an individual (e.g., and attorney) or an entity (e.g., an association), may file an application on behalf of an employer. Associations may file master applications on behalf of their members. H-2B Program: The job and the employers need must be one time, seasonal, peak load or intermittent; the job must be for less than one year; and there must be no qualified and willing U.S. workers available for the job. Any employer can file a labor condition application with the National Processing Centers of the Employment and Training Administration. For grants related to the H-2A and H-2B programs: State Workforce Agencies. Beneficiary Eligibility: Employers and foreign workers to be employed in specialty occupations or as fashion models or in temporary agricultural or non-agricultural employment. Credentials/Documentation: Foreign workers must document to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services that they possess the qualifications to perform services in a specialty occupation as described and defined in section 214(i) of the Act, or as a fashion model of distinguished merit and ability. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None, this program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Employers contact the appropriate office of the Employment and Training Administration. Also see http://www.doleta.gov/business/gw/guestwkr/ for additional details for specific programs. Award Procedure: Certifications are sent to the employer in support of the petition to be filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services which makes the final decision whether to grant or deny the admission of foreign workers certified copies of accepted attestations for the D-1 Crewmember program are returned to the employer and the BCIS is notified of the filing in writing. Grants: State workforce agencies receive funds upon acceptance of their work plans. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From one to seven days. H-1B: From one to seven days. H-2A: Statute requires an initial acceptance by ETA within seven days of filing, and a final determination 30 days prior to the employers date of need. Appeals: There is no procedure for appealing Employment and Training Administration determination to accept or reject a Labor Condition Application. Complaints regarding misrepresentation in the attestation or failure of the employer to carry out the terms of the attestation may be filed with the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor. Renewals: Treated as filing of new labor condition applications. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Grants to State Workforce Agencies are distributed using a formula based on state workloads. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. 124

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 16-0172-0-1-504; 16-0179-0-1-999. Obligations: (Federal salaries and expenses) FY 07 $9,000,000; FY 08 est $11,000,000; and FY 09 est $14,000,000 (Formula grants) FY 07 $13,000,000; FY 08 est$13,000,000; and FY 09 est $18,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, the Office of Foreign Labor Certification issued 385,835 LCA determinations. In the H-2A program, OFLC certified 6,550 employers and 59,112 slots for foreign workers. In the H-2B program, employers requested certification of 247,218 workers (199,734 certified). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact the appropriate State Workforce Agency (See Appendix IV) or Employment and Training Administration National Processing Center. The following addresses, phone numbers, and FAX numbers should be used by employers and by State Workforce Agencies for either inquiries or the forwarding of applications materials, as appropriate. Please note, for all application materials, inquiries, and other correspondence sent to either the Atlanta or Chicago National Processing Center, envelopes should be clearly marked according to the appropriate program type, i.e. H-1B, H1B1, E-3, H-2A, H-2B, or D-1. Atlanta Processing Center Address: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Harris Tower 233 Peachtree Street, Suite 410 Atlanta, GA 30303 Phone: (404) 893-0101 FAX: (404) 893-4642 Chicago Processing Center Address: U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration 844 North Rush Street, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 886-8000 FAX: (312) 886-1688. Headquarters Office: Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, C-4312, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693-3010. Contact: William L. Carlson. Web Site Address: http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. http://www.foreignlaborcert.doleta.gov/

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4. LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS COMPENSATION

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OBJECTIVES: To provide compensation for disability or death resulting from injury, including occupational disease, to eligible private employees. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: This program provides income replacement and supplement; schedule awards for the loss of sight or hearing, dismemberment, disfigurement etc., medical expenses (including hospital care); and funeral expenses up to $3,000. Benefits are paid by private insurance carriers or self-insured employers. Appropriated Federal funds are available in certain cases of permanent total disability, and death. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Longshore workers, harbor workers, and certain other employees engaged in maritime employment on the navigable waters of the United States and adjoining pier and dock areas, employees engaged in activities on the Outer Continental Shelf, employees of Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities, employees of private employers engaged in work outside the United States under contracts with the United States Government, and others as specified, including survivors of the above. Employees of private concerns in the District of Columbia and their survivors are eligible for benefits under an extension of the Act, applicable to injuries or deaths based upon employment events that occurred prior to July 26, 1982. Puerto Rico is not covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act. Beneficiary Eligibility: Longshore workers, harbor workers, and certain other employees engaged in maritime employment on the navigable waters of the United States and adjoining pier and dock areas, employees engaged in activities on the Outer Continental Shelf, employees of nonappropriated fund instrumentalities, employees of private employers engaged in work outside of the United States under contracts with the United States Government, and other as specified, including survivors of the above. Employees of private concerns in the District of Columbia and their survivors are eligible for benefits under an extension of the Act, applicable to injuries or deaths based upon employment events that occurred prior to July 26, 1982. Puerto Rico is not covered by the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act. Credentials/Documentation: Necessary documentation is developed when claim is filed by employee/ employer or insurance carrier. The claimant may be required to submit to physical examination. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Employee or his or her survivor files written claim for compensation (Form LS-203 or LS-262) to the local district office of the Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP). Employer may pay benefits voluntarily. Award Procedure: Authority to adjudicate claims informally under this program rests with the District Director in (OWCP) district offices. Claims unresolved on voluntary basis are referred for formal hearing under the Administrative Procedure Act. Deadlines: Claim must be filed within 1 year after (a) the injury or death (2 years if

injury is an occupational disease which does not immediately result in death or disability), or (b) the last compensation payment. Time begins to run when prudent person should have been aware of relationship between injury or death and employment. For hearing loss claims, time does not begin to run until an audiogram together with a report showing a hearing loss, is given claimant. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Insurance carrier or self- insured employer must pay compensation after 14 days of having knowledge of an injury causing disability or death, or controvert claim. Appeals: Application for modification of awards must be filed within 1 year after (a) the last compensation payment, or (b) rejection of a claim by an Administrative Law Judge or District Director Office of Workers Compensation Programs. Appeal from Administrative Law Judges decision must be filed within 30 days; Appeals from Benefits Review Board decision must be filed within 60 days. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Injury: The period of total or partial disability with no monetary limit. Death: Spouse - until death or remarriage; children - until age 18 or to age 23 if qualified as a student as defined in the Act. Employers or their insurance carriers are required to begin compensation within 14 days of (a) knowledge of the injury or death or (b) injured employees report of loss of wages. Payments are generally disbursed on a bi-weekly basis. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 16-1521-0-1-601. Obligations: (Benefits and Administration) FY 07 $149,539; FY 08 est $150,080; and FY 09 est $150,833. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Disability - 66-2/3 percent of average weekly wage; death benefits 50 percent average wages of deceased to such widow or widower, plus 162/3 percent for one or more surviving children with 66-2/3 percent limit. Average benefit unknown. Weekly compensation payments limited to 200 percent of national average weekly wage. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The program currently receives on average 20,000 new lost time injury claims per year from longshore and harbor workers, District of Columbia workers in private industry, and specified other workers covered by extensions of the Act, or their survivors. While most cases are paid directly by the injured workers employer or insurance carrier, the program is responsible for initially adjudicating disputed claims for benefits and ensuring that injured workers and their survivors receive the benefits to which they are entitled in a timely manner. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Workers Compensation Programs, Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693-0038. Contact: Michael Niss. Web Site Address: http://www.dol.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Submit employee claim for compensation, Form LS-203. 126

5. COAL MINE WORKERS COMPENSATION

(Black Lung) FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OBJECTIVES: To provide benefits to coal miners who have become totally disabled due to coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP), and to widows and other surviving dependents of miners who have died of this disease. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Monthly cash benefits are paid to coal miners disabled from coal workers pneumoconiosis and to widows and other survivors of miners who have died of this disease. There are no restrictions on the use of these benefits by a beneficiary. Medical payments for treatment related to coal workers pneumoconiosis are available to miners only after January 1, 1974. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The miner (including some workers involved in coal transportation in and around mines and coal mine construction workers) must have worked in the Nations coal mines or a coal preparation facility and become totally disabled (as defined in the Act) from pneumoconiosis. The applicant may be able to work in areas other than coal mines and still be eligible for benefits. Benefits to miner shall be reduced on account of excess earnings as determined under sections 203(b) through (1) of the Social Security Act for claims filed on or after January 1, 1982. Widows and other surviving dependents of coal miners whose death resulted from coal workers pneumoconiosis are also eligible for benefits with earnings offsets applicable to certain classes of dependents. Applicants can reside anywhere in the world at the time they apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Disabled coal miners, widows and other surviving dependents of the deceased. Credentials/Documentation: Medical tests, at Department of Labor expense, which include an x-ray, pulmonary function study, physical examination, and blood gas tests. Proof of work in or around a coal mine or coal preparation facility. Also proof of death, relationship and dependency required for widows and other survivors applying. Identification of a responsible mine operator is made as specified in regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations (20 CFR 725). APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicants are required to state on the claim form whether a claim for disability benefits due to the same condition has been filed under any State or other Federal workers compensation law. Benefits received as a result of such a claim could be offset against Federal benefits. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Telephone, write-in, or visit the local Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation district or local office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Award Procedure: After review of the application is completed, the applicant will be notified by mail. Deadlines: A miner must file a claim for benefits within 3 years after a medical determination of total disability due to pneumoconiosis or within 3 years after the date of enactment of Public Law 95-239, whichever comes later,

(Black Lung Benefits Reform Act of 1977). There are no time limitations for dependent survivors to file claims. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 2 months to 8 months for initial findings depending on availability of supporting evidence. Appeals: Notify Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP), Employment Standards Administration. The appeal process includes formal hearings, Benefits Review Board consideration, and review by Federal courts, as appropriate. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The period of total disability with no monetary limit. Death: Spouse - until death or remarriage; children - until age 18 or to age 23 if qualified as a student as defined by the Act unless under a disability as defined in Section 223(d) of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 423(d). Employers or their insurance carriers are required to begin compensation within 30 days of the initial determination of eligibility. Payments are disbursed on a monthly basis. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-8144-0-7-601. Obligations: (Benefits) FY 07 $303,373; FY 08 est $276,221; and FY 09 est $250,130. These are benefit under Part B only Est. Part C Obligations: FY 07 $224,000, FY 08 203,000, FY 09 183,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: On January 1, 2006, new monthly rates went into effect for Black Lung benefits that included a 2.1% increase over the 2005 benefit amounts. The new rates are as follows: Part-B BLACK LUNG MONTHLY BENEFIT RATES (claims approved by the Social Security Administration payments received around the 3rd of each month) Primary beneficiary.. $574.00 Primary beneficiary and one dependent . $861.00 Primary beneficiary and two dependents ... $1005.00 Primary beneficiary and three or more dependents. $1,149.00 Part-C BLACK LUNG MONTHLY BENEFIT RATES (claims approved by the U.S. Department of Labor payments received around the 15th of each month) Primary beneficiary. $574.60 Primary beneficiary and one dependent . $861.80 Primary beneficiary and two dependents . $1,005.50 Primary beneficiary and three or more dependents. $1,149.10. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Over 102,000 beneficiaries and 18,000 dependents received benefits in 2005. During Fiscal Year 2005, the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund provided over $292 million in monthly benefits to beneficiaries. DCMWC administered another $380 million in monthly benefits under Part B. The Trust Fund paid out over $54 million for the diagnosis and treatment of miners for pneumoconiosis. The Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation also monitored direct monthly benefits paid to beneficiaries by coal mine operators or their insurance companies. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Division of Coal Mine Workers Compensation, Office of Workers Compensation Programs, Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202) 693-0046. Contact: James L. DeMarce, Director. Web Site Address: http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/bltable.htm . 127

APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. Contact: http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/ bltable.htm

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6. ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OBJECTIVES: Part B provides lump-sum monetary payments of and medical benefits to covered employees and, where applicable, to survivors of such employees, of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies and certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors. Part B also provides lumpsum payments and medical benefits to individuals found eligible by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under section 5 of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) and, where applicable, to their survivors. Part E of the Act provides variable lump-sum payments (based on a workers permanent impairment and/or years of qualifying wage-loss) and medical benefits for covered DOE contractor employees and, where applicable, provides variable lump-sum payments to survivors of such employees (based on a workers death due to a covered illness and any years of established wage-loss). Part E also provides these same payments and benefits to uranium miners, millers and ore transporters covered by section 5 of RECA and, where applicable, to survivors of such employees. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: This program provides lump-sum monetary payments to employees and former employees as compensation for occupational illnesses under Part B, and covered illnesses under Part E; medical expenses (including hospital care). Benefits are paid from a mandatory appropriation of Federal funds. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Employees and, where applicable, to survivors of such employees, of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies, certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors, and uranium miners, millers and ore transporters covered by section 5 of RECA, who are or were engaged in covered employment related to the testing or production of nuclear weapons. Beneficiary Eligibility: Employees and, where applicable, to survivors of such employees, of the Department of Energy (DOE), its predecessor agencies, certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors, and uranium miners, millers and ore transporters covered by section 5 of RECA, who are or were engaged in covered employment related to the testing or production of nuclear weapons. Credentials/Documentation: Necessary documentation is developed when claim is filed with the program. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Employee or his or her survivor(s) files written claim for compensation (Form EE-1 or EE-2) with the local district office of the Office of Workers Compensation Programs (OWCP), or with a Resource Center. Award Procedure: Authority to issue recommended decisions under this program rests with the District Director in OWCP district offices. Authority to issue final decisions rests with the Final Adjudication Branch. Deadlines: Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Request for review of or hearing on a recommended decision must be made within 60 days. Request for reconsideration of a final agency decision must be filed within 30 days of issuance of the final decision. Request to reopen claim after issuance of a final decision may be made at any time, if supported by material evidence. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Benefits are not length-based. Maximum monetary lump-sum payment under Part B is $150,000 per covered employee; maximum monetary lumpsum payment under Part E is $250,000 per covered employee. No limitation on payment of medical expenses. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 16-1523-0-1-053. Obligations: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: (Benefits) FY 07 $898,090; FY 08 est $965,555; and FY 09 est $948,487. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Maximum monetary lump-sum payment under Part B is $150,000 per covered employee; maximum monetary lump-sum payment under Part E is $250,000 per covered employee. No limitation on payment of medical expenses. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The program currently receives on average 20,000 new claims per year from employees (or their survivors) of DOE, its predecessor agencies, certain of its vendors, contractors and subcontractors, and uranium miners, millers and ore transporters covered by section 5 of RECA, who are or were engaged in covered employment related to the testing or production of nuclear weapons. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Workers Compensation Programs, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: (202)693-0081. Contact: Peter Turcic. Web Site Address: http://www.dol.gov. APPLICATION FORM: EE-1 Submit to the Office of Workers Compensation Program

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7. DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OBJECTIVES: The Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) provides national leadership on disability employment policy to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and other Federal agencies. ODEP was designed to develop and foster implementation of comprehensive and integrated disability employment policies and strategies throughout the workforce development system, and employers. The implementation of these effective policies and practices will result in an increase in employment opportunities and the recruitment, retention and promotion of people with disabilities. ODEP also supports the employment-related goals of President Bushs New Freedom Initiative. ODEPs response to low employment rates among people with disabilities is comprehensive and aggressive, and includes securing the active involvement and cooperation among a number of stakeholders, including Federal, state and local government agencies, private and public employers, educational and training institutions, and the disability community. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Uses and use restrictions are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and in each request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligibility requirements are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiary eligibility is detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. Credentials/Documentation: See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Coordination requirements are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Application procedures are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. Award Procedure: Competitive grant applications, submitted in response to a current solicitation for grant application, will be reviewed by a Federal panel for fidelity to Federal principles, to ensure adherence to solicitation for grant application requirements, and are subject to availability of funds and performance achievement. Deadlines: Deadlines are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Timeframes are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. Appeals: Appeal information and contact procedures for each solicitation are contained and detailed within the solicitation for grant application and request for proposals. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. Renewals: Renewal and option year availability is detailed in each solicitation for grant applications. All awards are based on single-year budget authority. Renewal and option year funding, when provided, is subject to availability of funds and performance achievement. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Length of time and phasing of assistance are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 16-0166-0-1-505. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 07 $27,712,000; FY 08 est. $27,228,000; and FY 09 est. $12,441,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Previous awards for grants and cooperative agreements have ranged from approximately $15,000 to $1,500,000 per funding year, depending on the project needs as detailed in the solicitation for grant application and availability of funds. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room S1303, Washington, DC 20210. Telephone: 202693-7880; 202693-7881/TTY; 202-693-7888/FAX. E-mail: infoodep@dol.gov. Web Site Address: www.dol.gov/odep. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Examples of funded projects can be found at www.dol.gov/odep. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria for selecting proposals are detailed in each solicitation for grant applications and request for proposal. Criteria always include the availability of ODEP funds, alignment with ODEPs mission, provision of data to support performance reporting, and performance achievement. See the Federal Register and FedBizOpps for current solicitations for grant applications and requests for proposals. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. Application available online: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?opp Id=39237&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW

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SECTION 8: DEPARTMENT OF STATE

1. EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE-GRADUATE STUDENTS
(Fulbright Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF EDUCAT IONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE OBJECTIVES: To improve and strengthen international relations of the United States by promoting better mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational exchanges. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The grants are designed to give U.S. students the opportunity to live and study in a foreign country for one academic year with possible renewals or extensions. Grants specify terms and conditions to meet the educational goals proposed by the grantee and approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in making the award. Full grants: round trip transportation, tuition, books, maintenance for one academic year in one country, and health and accident insurance. Travel grants: the grants supplement maintenance and tuition scholarships granted to American students by universities, private donors, and foreign governments, which do not cover the cost of transportation. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To individuals with the following qualifications: (a) U.S. citizenship at the time of application; (b) with certain exceptions, B.A. degree or its equivalent before the beginning date of the grant; (c) candidates may not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application; (d); preference will usually be given to candidates who have not had extensive recent experience in the country to which they are applying; (e) language proficiency sufficient to communicate with the people of the host country and to carry out the proposed study; (f) language proficiency is especially important for students wishing to undertake projects in the social sciences and the humanities; and (g) good health. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are graduate students and who want to live and study in a foreign country for one academic year. Credentials/Documentation: See Applicant Eligibility. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants who are enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities should contact their Fulbright program advisers on campus. Others should contact the Institute of International Education (IIE): 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017 (www.iie.org). Award Procedure: The presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright, Foreign Scholarship Board, makes final selection of grantees. Deadlines: Competitions normally open on May 1. Enrolled applicants must submit applications to the campus Fulbright program adviser by the date set by him. At-large applicants must normally submit applications to the New York office of IIE by October 25. Note: Travel grants application deadline is October 25.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Variable. Appeals: None. Renewals: Extensions possible. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: One academic year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 19-0201-0-1-154. Obligations: FY 07 $60,700,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $2,500 to $45,400. Average: $18,906 in FY 05. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 05, an estimated 1200 grants were awarded. Headquarters Office: Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. Web Site Address: http://exchanges.state.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Online application: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/forms.html

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2. EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE-UNIVERSITY LECTURERS (PROFESSORS) AND RESEARCH SCHOLARS

(Fulbright-Hays Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: BUREAU OF EDUCAT IONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE OBJECTIVES: To improve and strengthen the international relations of the United States by promoting mutual understanding among the peoples of the world through educational exchanges. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants for professors (university lecturers) and research scholars are for three months to a full academic year. Most are tenable in one country. The lectureships permit the grantees to lecture, usually serving as visiting professors in institutions of higher learning. The research grants offer opportunities for U.S. citizens to undertake postdoctoral research at overseas universities, colleges, and certain research centers and institutes. Grants specify terms and conditions to meet the educational goals proposed by the grantee and approved by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board in making the award. Individual grants generally include round-trip transportation for the grantee, and in some cases for one or two dependents, a maintenance allowance, and an allowance for travel, books and services essential to the assignment. Short-term grants also available. Visit www.cies. org. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To individuals with the following qualifications: (1) U.S. citizenship at the time of application. (2) Foreign language proficiency, in some cases, for lecturing in certain countries, and for doing field-based research. (3) For lecturing: college or university teaching experience at the level for which application is made or equivalent professional standing in nonacademic fields. (4) For research: a doctoral or terminal degree or, in some fields, recognized professional standing as demonstrated by faculty rank, publications, compositions, exhibition record, concerts, etc. Candidates for a doctorate and persons wishing to undertake other pre-doctoral professional training abroad should write to the Institute of International Education, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens who are educational professionals on the post graduate level, or able to lecture or conduct research in professional fields such as law, business, journalism, etc. Credentials/Documentation: See Applicant Eligibility. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Persons who meet the eligibility requirements and who wish to receive a catalog announcing openings (includes application forms) should contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW, Suite 5L, Washington, DC 20008. Telephone: (202) 686-4000. This material is also available at www.cies.org. Applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals online. Information may also be obtained from U.S. college and university campus contacts. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by multidisciplinary peer review committees convened by CIES to screen applicants and to recommend candidates.

Binational Fulbright Commissions or the Public Affairs Sections of U.S. Embassies abroad, together with prospective host institutions, review CIESrecommended candidates. The presidentially-appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board makes final selection of grantees. Deadlines: Subject to change, but generally applications are to be submitted by August 1; May 1, November 1, and February 1 for a small number of specialized positions. Major deadlines can be waived under very special circumstances such as an inadequate number of sufficiently qualified candidates for specific awards. After deadlines, applicants should contact CIES to determine availability of awards. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants are notified promptly if they are ineligible. Final notification of selection for an opening occurs in 6 to 9 months. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Extensions considered where appropriate. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to 1 academic year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 19-0201-0-1-154. Obligations: FY 07 $43,550,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $3,500 to $80,000. Average: $28,000 in FY 05. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY05, approximately 820 grants were awarded in the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Council For International Exchange of Scholars, 3007 Tilden Street, NW., Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008. Web Site Address: http://exchanges.state.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Projects were funded: 1) Secularism, Islam and Nonviolence: Discussing Jihad and Pluralism in a Contemporary Muslim Society (Indonesia); 2) Peace building in Africa: Women as Partners for Peace (Uganda); and 3) Marine Resource Management in Tropical Environments (Nicaragua). CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 1) Is proposal feasible and practical. 2) Is proposal responsive to Fulbright priorities of international collaboration and increased mutual understanding. 3) Applicants professional qualifications and likelihood for effectiveness as a lecturer/researcher abroad. 4) Anticipated contribution of the results of the proposed project to the applicants field, and plans for their dissemination in the U.S. and abroad upon return. APPLICATION FORM: Online application: http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/application. htm 132

SECTION 9: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

1. CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND
(CCF) FEDERAL AGENCY: MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OBJECTIVES: To provide for replacement vessels, additional vessels or reconstructed vessels, built and documented under the laws of the United States for operation in the United States foreign, Great Lakes or noncontiguous domestic trades. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The capital construction fund program is a program created by the Merchant Marine Act of 1970 to help rejuvenate the American Merchant Marine. The assistance provided is not through payment of appropriated funds, but rather allows the fund holder to defer a portion of tax monies that would otherwise be paid to the U.S. Government during the tax year. The extension of tax deferral privileges encourages the accomplishment of the program objective by allowing the fund holder to accumulate and use otherwise taxable earnings for the purposes of acquiring, constructing or reconstructing vessels built and documented in the United States and operated in the United States foreign, Great Lakes or noncontiguous domestic trade and in the fisheries. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An applicant must be a U.S. citizen, own or lease one or more eligible vessels, have a program for the acquisition, construction or reconstruction of a qualified vessel and demonstrate the financial capabilities to accomplish the program. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizen. Credentials/Documentation: Be able to provide proof of requirements called for in the Applicant Eligibility section of this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Contact the Maritime Administration, Office of Ship Financing. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: See Federal Register Notice (46 CFR Part 390, Appendix I) dated January 29, 1976. Persons seeking to enter into a Capital Construction Fund Agreement may make application by letter to the headquarters office shown below. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: The Office of Ship Financing reviews the application to determine the citizenship of the applicant, whether the applicant owns or leases one or more eligible vessels, has an acceptable program for the acquisition, construction or reconstruction of a qualified vessel and has the financial capability to accomplish the program. Approved by the Associate Administrator for Shipbuilding. Deadlines: Applicant must execute a Capital Construction Fund Agreement prior to final due date for filing of Federal tax return to receive tax deferment for a given

tax year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 30 to 90 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Each agreement provides for a minimum deposit over a 3-year period to insure that the party is making a sufficient commitment to continue the agreement. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Depends upon the individual program agreed to between the Maritime Administration and the applicant. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 69-1750-0-1-403. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Applicant receives tax benefits for depositing assets in accordance with the program. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As of March, 2008, there were a total of 160 active individual and consolidated Capital Construction Fund Agreements, with reported cumulative deposits since program inception in excess of $2.7 billion to accomplish construction and acquisition programs. Thus far in calendar year 2005, 2 applications have been approved. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Associate Administrator for Business and Workforce Development, Office of Shipyards and Marine Financing, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Department of Transportation, Washington DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-5737. Web Site Address: http://www.marad.dot.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: The types of projects funded through the CCF are the acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of qualified agreement vessels such as tugs, barges, break bulk cargo vessels, LNG carriers, tankers, etc. In addition, these vessels must be documented under the laws of the United States and operated in the United States foreign, Great Lakes or noncontiguous domestic trade. The definition of noncontiguous domestic trade includes trade between fixed drilling and production platforms located on the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States at a distance more than three miles from shore and the U.S. mainland. APPLICATION FORM: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FORMS APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC Application Form Number 6938-00-4001 Capital Construction Fund and Exhibits Jean.mckeever@marad.dot.gov Telephone: 202-366-5737 133

2. CONSTRUCTION RESERVE FUND

(CRF) FEDERAL AGENCY: MARITIME ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OBJECTIVES: To promote the construction, reconstruction, reconditioning, or acquisition of merchant vessels built and documented under the laws of the United States for purposes of national defense and the development of U.S. commerce. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Construction Reserve Fund (CRF), authorized under Section 511 of the Act, is a financial assistance program which provides tax deferral benefits to U.S. flag operators. The CRF permits the fundholder to deposit gains attributable to the sale of or indemnification for loss of vessels and to defer tax on such gains provided the gains are to be reinvested in vessels. Also the CRF allows the accumulation of earnings from operations of vessels documented in the U.S., or the earnings from the investment of the Fund. The ability to accumulate funds and the tax deferral provision have enabled fundholders to construct or reconstruct in the United States and documented under the laws of the United States larger, better-equipped vessels, reduce mortgage debt on the vessels and construct a greater number of vessels than would be possible without the program. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A Construction Reserve Fund (CRF) may be established by any citizen of the United States who owns, in whole or in part, a vessel or vessels operating in the foreign or domestic commerce of the U.S., or in the fisheries. Additionally, any citizen who is operating such vessel or vessels owned by another individual may establish a CRF. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any citizen of the United States who owns, in whole or in part, a vessel or vessels operating in the foreign or domestic commerce of the U.S. or in the fisheries. Additionally, any citizen who is operating such vessel or vessels owned by another individual. Credentials/Documentation: Be able to provide proof of requirements called for in Applicant Eligibility section of this program. The program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A- 87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Contact the Maritime Administration, Office of Ship Financing. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: See Federal Register Notice (46 CFR 287.4). Persons seeking to establish a Construction Reserve Fund may make application by letter to the headquarters office shown below. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and A- 110. Award Procedure: Review of the application by the Office of Ship Financing to determine citizenship of the applicant, if applicant is owner or operator of the vessel and if the proposed objective of construction, reconstruction or acquisition is acceptable. Deadlines: Applicant must execute a Construction Reserve Fund within 60 days after the receipt of the proceeds of the sale or indemnification for loss of a vessel.

Tentative authorization to establish the CRF and deposit the proceeds may be granted by the Maritime Administration. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 60 to 90 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Within 3 years from the date of any deposit in the Construction Reserve Fund, such deposits must be obligated under a contract for the construction or acquisition of a new vessel or vessels. Also deposits into the CRF must be made within 60 days after receipt by the taxpayer of amounts representing proceeds of the sale or indemnification for loss of a vessel. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Depends on each individual program agreed upon between the Maritime Administration and the applicant. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 69-1750-0-1-403. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Defer tax on gains by depositing the gains attributable to the sale of or indemnification for loss of vessels in accordance with the program. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As of March, 2008, there were 26 construction reserve fund contracts with deposits totaling approximately $100,000,000 for the construction, reconstruction and acquisition of the proposed programs. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Associate Administrator for Business and Workforce Development, Office of Shipyards and Marine Financing, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-5737. Web Site Address: http://www.marad.dot.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Vessels such as coastwise tankers, ocean tugs, chemical barges, and crewboats are particular programs that have been or will be constructed, reconstructed or acquired through the Construction Reserve Fund. These vessels must be constructed in the United States and documented under the laws of the United States. If the vessel is less than 12 knots speed and 2,000 gross tons, it must be determined as useful to the United States in case of war or national emergency. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Review of the application by the Office of Ship Financing to determine citizenship of the applicant, if applicant is owner or operator of the vessel and if the proposed objective of construction, reconstruction or acquisition is acceptable. APPLICATION FORM: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/MARITIME ADMINISTRATION FORMS APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC 134

Application Form Number 6938-00-4002 Application for Construction Reserve Fund and Annual Statements Telephone: 202-366-5737

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1. PROMOTION OF THE ARTS-GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES OBJECTIVES: To foster and preserve excellence in the arts, provide access to the arts for all Americans, and advance arts education for children and youth. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants support projects that include opportunities for artists to create, refine, perform, and exhibit their work; the presentation of artistic works of all cultures and periods; the preservation of significant works of art and cultural traditions; opportunities for arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify their audiences; opportunities for individuals to experience and participate in a wide range of art forms and activities; opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of arts organizations and artists; the strengthening of communities through the arts; the recognition of artists for their contributions to our nations cultural heritage; nationally distributed television and radio programs on the arts; the acquisition by children and youth of knowledge, skills, and understanding of the arts consistent with national, state, or local arts education standards; partnerships with other federal agencies to carry out quality projects or initiatives of mutual interest; activities, carried out in partnership with foundations or other government agencies, which provide increased opportunities for international cultural exchange; activities that acquaint foreign artists and cultural officials with the best of American culture; a limited number of leadership projects intended to advance the arts significantly and demonstrate national or field-wide importance; and national initiative projects and activities of outstanding artistic quality that benefit Americans in communities throughout the country. Consult the current funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements for the area of interest for complete information. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Tax-exempt organizations meeting the following conditions may apply: 1) No part of any earnings may benefit a private stockholder or individual, and 2) donations to the organization are allowable as charitable deductions under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of eligible organizations are arts institutions, arts service organizations, local arts agencies, official units of state and local governments, federally recognized tribal communities and Indian tribes. Generally, an organization may submit only one application for a single project under one of the category deadlines, and must have a three-year history of programming prior to the application deadline. Individuals must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and, according to 20 U.S.C. 954 (c ), must demonstrate exceptional talent. Currently, the only individuals eligible to apply directly are published creative writers. See respective funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements for further information. Beneficiary Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, local arts agencies, local education agencies (school districts), federally recognized tribal communities and Indian tribes, literary artists, and master artists in the folk & traditional arts and in jazz. Through activities and services supported, beneficiaries include artists and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Applicant organizations are required to submit a copy of their current

Internal Revenue Service 501(c)(3) tax exemption determination letter or the official document that identifies the applicant as a unit of state or local government, or as a federally-recognized tribal community or tribe. For institutions of higher education, allowable costs will be determined according to OMB Circular No. A-21; for other nonprofit organizations making application, allowable costs will be determined according to OMB Circular No. A-122. For local and state governments, costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87. Awards to individuals: Literature fellowship applicants must be published writers. Nominators of candidates for NEA Jazz Masters Fellowships or NEA National Heritage Fellowships must document the candidates contribution to the art form. See respective funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements for additional requirements. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicants should consult current funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements for the funding area under which they intend to apply. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. Application Procedure: Applicants must obtain current Arts Endowment funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements (available at www.arts.gov). Applicants must adhere to instructions, and are encouraged to submit their applications through Grants.gov. As applicable, this program is subject to provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations and OMB Circular No. A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments. Award Procedure: Applications generally receive three independent levels of review. First, they are reviewed by independent, national panels of artists and other arts experts. Panel recommendations are forwarded to the National Council on the Arts, which then makes recommendations to the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. The Chairman reviews the Councils recommendations and makes the final decision on all grant awards. Deadlines: See the Arts Endowment Web site at www.arts.gov for information about application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Dependent on meetings of the National Council on the Arts. Appeals: Information on requests for reconsideration may be obtained from the headquarters office. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Awards to organizations generally must be matched at least 1:1 with nonfederal funds. Awards to individuals do not require a match. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Length of assistance period and timing of funds disbursement will vary according to project or grant category. Many grants cover a period of support of up to two years. Generally, requests for payment to cover immediate allowable project expenses may be submitted at any time during the period of support. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 59-0100-0-1-503. 136

Obligations: Beneficiary Eligibility: (Grants) FY 07 $60,384,000; FY 08 est $71,762,000; and FY 09 est $60,979,000. (All figures include funds for the Challenge America: Reaching America: Reaching Every Community and American Masterpieces initiatives.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Fiscal year 2008: Most grants range from $5,000 to $100,000. Grants of $100,000 or more are made only in rare instances, and only for projects that the Arts Endowment determines demonstrate exceptional national or regional significance and impact. In the past few years, well over half of the agencys grants have been for amounts less than $25,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As a result of projects supported in FY 2006: an estimated 82 million people across the nation, including nearly 7 million youth, will have access to the arts exclusive of broadcasting; 3,700 different communities will benefit from direct Arts Endowment support; 30,000 concerts, performances, or readings and 4,000 exhibitions in the visual and media arts will occur; 8,000 artist residencies will take place in schools and other locations; and thousands of artists and teachers/administrators will participate in agencysupported projects. FY 04: 5,821 applications, 2,150 grants; FY 05: 5,796 applications, 2,161 grants; FY 06 est: 5,800 applications, 2,200 grants. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: National Endowment for the Arts, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20506-0001. Telephone: (202) 682- 5400. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing should call: (202) 682-5496 (Voice/ T.T.Y.). Individuals unable to use conventional print may access funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements on the Web site or contact the Arts Endowments Office for Accessability (202) 682-5532 for help. Web Site Address: www.arts.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: As a result of projects supported in FY 2007: an estimated 70 million people across the nation, including 6.5 million youth, are being provided access to the arts exclusive of broadcasting; 3,700 different communities are benefitting from direct Arts Endowment support; 34,000 concerts, performances, and readings and 4,000 exhibitions in the visual and media arts are occuring; 10,000 artist residencies are taking place in schools and other locations; and thousands of artists and teachers/administrators are participating in agency-supported projects. FY 07: 5,169 applications, 2,158 grants; FY 08 est: 5,300 applications, 2,250 grants; FY 09 est: 5,200 applications, 2,200 grants. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Primary criteria by which all applications are assessed are artistic excellence and artistic merit. For additional criteria, consult respective funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements. APPLICATION FORM: CFDA45.024

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2. PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES-FELLOWSHIPS AND STIPENDS

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES, NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES OBJECTIVES: Fellowships and Summer Stipends provide support for scholars to undertake full-time independent research and writing in the humanities. Grants are available for 6 to 12-month fellowships and 2 months of summer study. Faculty Research Awards strengthen research and teaching at Historically Black, Hispanic Serving, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Fellowships). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Fellowships and Summer Stipends: Projects may contribute to scholarly knowledge or to the general publics understanding of the humanities. The proposed study or research may be completed during the grant period or it may be part of a longer project. Faculty Research Awards assist full-time faculty members as they engage in advanced research in the humanities. These awards are restricted to Historically Black, Hispanic-Serving, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, as designated by the White House offices charged with the implementation of Executive Orders 12876, 13230, 13021, and to faculty members at these institutions. Applications for planning institutional curricula, for educational research projects, for the creation or performance of works of art and for studies that lack humanities content or methodology are not eligible. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: All applicants must be U.S. citizens, native residents of U.S. jurisdictions, or foreign nationals who have been legal residents in the U.S. or its jurisdictions for at least the three years immediately preceding the application deadline. Fellowships: Faculty members at colleges and universities, individuals affiliated with other institutions, independent scholars, and others who work in the humanities are eligible. Applicants need not have advanced degrees, but they must have completed their formal academic training. Active candidates for degrees and persons seeking support for work leading to degrees are not eligible. Summer Stipends: University and college faculty members must be nominated by their academic institutions. Faculty members with terminating appointments, independent scholars, and nonfaculty college and university staff members are exempt from nomination and may apply directly. Faculty Research Awards are offered to full-time faculty members at Historically Black, Hispanic-Serving, and Tribal Colleges and Universities, as designated by the White House offices charged with the implementation of Executive Orders 12876, 13230, 13021. Beneficiary Eligibility: Fellowships and Stipends: College and university faculty and staff, individuals affiliated with institutions other than colleges and universities, and scholars and writers working independently. Faculty Research Awards: faculty members at Historically Black, Hispanic-Serving, and Tribal Colleges and Universities. Credentials/Documentation: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Fellowships and Stipends application materials are available online at http:// www.neh.gov and from the headquarters office. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. For Faculty Research

Awards: NEH application instructions are available online (http://www.neh. gov) or upon request to the Research division. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by panels of scholars and other appropriate individuals. Awards are given by the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities after advice from the National Council on the Humanities. Deadlines: Fellowships: Annual receipt deadline of May 1, for projects beginning after January 1 of the following year. Summer Stipends: annual receipt deadline of October 1, for projects beginning after May 1 of the following year. Faculty Research Awards: Annual receipt deadline of May 1 for projects beginning after January 1 of the following year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Five to seven months. Appeals: None, but applicant may reapply. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Fellowships are held from 6 to 12 months, with payment in quarterly installments. Summer Stipends are held for 2 consecutive months, with stipends disbursed in one payment. Faculty Research Awards may support activities over 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 59-0200-0-1-503. Obligations: FY 07 $6,796,000*; FY 08 est $5,338,000; and FY 09 est $5,338,000. *Includes additional funding provided by We the People. See 45.168 PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES-WE THE PEOPLE. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Fellowships, Faculty Research Awards, and Teaching Development Fellowships: An award of $4,200 per month for a grant period of from 3 to 12 months. Summer Stipends: All awards are $6,000 for a grant period of 8 weeks. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 07, 2,289 applications were received and 240 awards were made. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Division of Research Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 318, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20506. Telephone: (202) 606-8200. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.neh.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Fellowships for University Teachers: Patronage and Printing in Early Renaissance France; (2) Fellowships for College Teachers and Independent Scholars: Social and Political Change on Southwest Chinas Yunnan Frontier, 1723-1855; (3) Summer Stipends: American Architecture During World War II; (4) Faculty Research Awards: That the Lame Might Walk and the Blind May See: Black Physicians in 20th-Century Virginia. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 138

For Fellowships and Summer Stipends: The significance of the contribution to knowledge in the specific field and to the humanities generally; the quality or promise of quality of the applicants work; the quality of the conception, definition, organization, and description of the proposed project; and the likelihood that the applicant will complete the project. Faculty Research Awards: projects will be selected for funding on the basis of the intellectual significance of the project, including its potential contribution to research and teaching in the humanities both at the applicants home institution and more broadly; the quality or the promise of quality of the applicants work as a scholar, teacher, and interpreter of the humanities; the conception, definition, organization and description of the proposed project, including, in the case of group projects; the quality of the contributions to be made by each participant and arrangements for coordinating the project as a whole; the feasibility of the work plan; and likelihood of achieving the projects stated goals; and the plans for dissemination of the projects outcome including publications, professional and public presentations, and teaching. APPLICATION FORM: Online application: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=8314

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES, NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES OBJECTIVES: Seminars and Institutes promote better teaching and research in the humanities through faculty development. Landmarks of American History and Culture, part of the NEH We the People initiative, promote better pre-collegiate teaching of American history and culture through intensive, rigorous faculty and staff development workshops at historical sitespresidential homes, battlefields, and colonial settlements--while enabling the participants to gain experience in conveying the importance of historical places and enhancing their teaching materials. Faculty Humanities Workshops support teachers at all levels from a single institution or from collaborating institutions throughout a region to pursue serious, substantive intellectual inquiry focused on important topics and texts in the humanities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants support Summer Seminars and Institutes, Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops, and Faculty Humanities Workshops. Awards support direct costs, including salaries, participant stipends, selection costs, travel, and supplies. Projects should engage participants in deepening the knowledge of the subjects they teach and strengthen their capacity to engage students in substantive study of the humanities. Projects that deal solely with pedagogical theory or that are intended to improve writing, speaking, or thinking skills apart from a focus on specific humanities content are not normally supported. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Distinguished scholar/teachers in the humanities may apply through a sponsoring institution to direct a seminar or institute for college teachers or school teachers. For Landmarks in American History and Culture and Faculty Humanities Workshops, the following may apply: State and local governments; sponsored organizations; public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations; other public institutions/organizations; Federally recognized Indian tribal governments; Native American organizations; U.S. Territories; non-government-general; minority organizations; other specialized groups; and quasi-public nonprofit institutions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Primarily K-12 or college teachers, depending on the particular project--as well as their colleagues and students. Credentials/Documentation: For educational institutions, costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 and Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Informal inquiry is encouraged for prospective directors. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Proposal instructions are available on line (http://www.neh.gov) or from the headquarters office. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by subject area specialists, panels of scholars,

and other appropriate individuals. Awards are made by the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities after advice from the National Council on the Humanities. Deadlines: March 1, to direct a seminar or institute during the summer of the following year. March 1, to participate in a seminar or institute held during the summer of the same year. March 15, 2007, to direct a Landmarks of American History Workshop project during the summer of the following year; March 15, to participate in a Landmarks of American History and Culture workshop held during the summer of the same year. September 15, 2006 for Faculty Humanities Workshops beginning after April 1. 2007. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 4-5 months; 6 weeks for participants in Seminars and Institutes and Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops. Appeals: None, but director/applicant may request a critique of the proposal and reapply. Renewals: Applications for renewal must demonstrate a record of success and the potential to serve new audiences. These applications compete against new applications. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds must be expended during the grant period. Faculty Humanities Workshops last a maximum of 18 months. Funds are released as required. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 59-0200-0-1-503. Obligations: FY 07 $14,359,170*; and FY 08 est $10,081,000; and FY 09 est $10,081,000. *Includes additional funding provided by We the People. See 45.168 PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES-WE THE PEOPLE. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: None. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 08, 221 applications were received and 79 awards are anticipated. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Headquarters Office: Professional Development, Division of Education Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, Washington, DC 20506. Telephone: (202) 606-8463. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.neh.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Poetry as a Form of Life, Life as a Form of Poetry (summer seminar for school teachers); (2) Narrative Theory: Rhetoric and Ethics in Fiction and Nonfiction (summer seminar for college teachers); (3) Houses of Mortals and Gods: Latin Literature in Context (summer institute for school teachers); (4) Bharata Darshan: The Past and the Present in the Study of Indias History and Culture (summer institute for college teachers); (5) Two one-week school teacher workshops, held at Mount Vernon, for 100 school teachers, on George Washington and the genesis of the United States Constitution (Landmarks of American History and Culture); (6) Two one-week workshops for fifty community college faculty to focus on the region surrounding Concord, Massachusetts, as a center of Transcendentalism and social 140

reform in the nineteenth century (Landmarks of American History and Culture); (7) A major metropolitan library received an award to conduct two-day Picturing America conferences on the theme Art and the American Revolution for two groups of forty K-6 educators each; the librarys educational staff and visiting scholars will collaborate in using selections from Picturing America and poems, biographies, and other literature for young readers as a stimulus to discuss themes in American history and American life, as well as to develop art appreciation skills (Picturing America School Collaboration Projects). CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: In evaluating proposals, the following criteria apply: (1) Intellectual quality and significance; (2) Impact; (3) Feasibility. Applicants to Workshops, Seminars and Institutes selected to receive stipends are those who can derive the greatest benefit from participation in and who can make the greatest contribution to the program. APPLICATION FORM: List of grant proposals and deadlines: http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES OBJECTIVES: To support scholarly, educational, preservation, and public projects that explore significant events and themes in our nations history and culture and that advance knowledge of the principles that define America. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Idea of America Essay Contest: High school students submit essays on important themes in American history. There are no restrictions on the use of funds. We the People Bookshelf: Libraries launch community programs based on readings on important themes such as courage and freedom. For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, consult the guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs and Office of Challenge Grants respectively. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Idea of America Essay Contest: Individuals. Must be high school juniors who are citizens of the United States. For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, consult the guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs and Office of Challenge Grants respectively. As part of its We the People initiative, NEH is collaborating with the American Library Association to inaugurate the We the People Bookshelf, a program to encourage young people to read and understand great literature while Exploring themes in American history. Applications will be accepted from all public libraries, including systems and branches, and school libraries (K-12), including public, private, parochial, or charter schools, in the United States and its territories. Beneficiary Eligibility: Idea of America Essay awards are made to high school juniors who are citizens of the United States. For Landmarks of American History: Workshops for School Teachers Workshops and Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, consult the guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs and Office of Challenge Grants respectively. School and public libraries are invited to apply to receive the We the People Bookshelf, which consists of fifteen thematically related books and supplemental materials to help with publicity and the organization of public programs. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: For the Idea of America Essay Contest and The We The People Bookshelf, the standard application forms as furnished by the Endowment and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used. These programs are excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty, see guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs. For We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, see guidelines of the NEH Office of Challenge Grants. Application Procedure: Submit Idea of America Essay Contest We The People Bookshelf application forms to the headquarters office. Use of program guidelines provided by the agency is essential. Idea of America Essay Contest guidelines are available online (http://www.wethepeople.gov) or upon request to the headquarters

office. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Bookshelf: printed application materials are available by calling (202)606-8446, sending an e-mail to info@neh.gov, or writing to NEH, Office of Public Affairs, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20506. For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty, program guidelines are available through the NEH Division of Education Programs; and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, the NEH Office of Challenge Grants. Award Procedure: Idea of America Essay Contest: Applications are reviewed by educators, administrators of humanities institutions, panels of scholars or other appropriate individuals. Awards are made by the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities after advice of members of the National Council on the Humanities. We The People Bookshelf: Each application is assessed by staff at NEH in collaboration with the staff of the American Library Association. Evaluators may take geographical and demographic distribution into consideration when selecting participating libraries. The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities makes the final decision. Deadlines: For Idea of America Essay Contest and We The People Bookshelf, consult http://www.wethepeople.gov. We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture: February 1; For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College: August 6. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Four to seven months. Appeals: Idea of America Essay Contest and We The People Bookshelf: None. For other We the People grants, applicant may request written reasons for rejection and reapply with revised proposal to a subsequent application deadline. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, consult the guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs and Office of Challenge Grants respectively. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 59-0200-0-1-503. Obligations: Grants) FY 07 Not separately identifiable: FY 08 est $1,969,000; and FY 09 $2,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: We the People Bookshelf winners receive fifteen books and promotional materials, including bookplates, bookmarks, board posters. For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, consult the guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs and Office of Challenge Grants respectively. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For We The People Bookshelf and We the People Picturing America, contact the Division of Public Programs. For Landmarks of American History and 142

Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, contact the Division of Education Programs and the Office of Challenge Grants respectively. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Public Information, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 402, Washington, DC 20506. Telephone: (202) 606-8400. Office of Challenge Grants, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 420, Washington, DC 20506. (202) 606-8309. Division of Education Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities, Room 302, Washington, DC 20506. (202) 606-8463. Questions about the We the People Bookshelf can be answered by the American Library Association staff at (1-800) 545-2433, ext. 5045 and publicprograms@ala.org or by NEH staff at (202) 606-8589 and info@neh.gov. Hearing-impaired applicants can contact NEH via TDD at (1-866) 372-2930. Web Site Address: http://www.neh.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Idea of America Essay Contest: (1) Essay describing importance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, which elevated the Federal judiciary to equal footing with Congress and the president; (2) Essay on the role of John Adams in securing the Constitutional right to a fair trial; and (3) Essay on President George Washingtons response to the Whiskey Rebellion and its role in establishing the power of the rule of law in the United States. For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, consult the guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs and Office of Challenge Grants respectively. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Idea of America Essay Contest: Proposals are read and evaluated on whether the essay demonstrates a strong understanding of American history; presents a focused and well-reasoned consideration of the topic; shows originality in analysis and composition; displays clear writing and proper spelling and grammar. We The People Bookshelf applications are evaluated according to the following criteria: Are the proposed programs well conceived, and do they have broad community appeal? Do the proposed programs explore the theme of courage? Will the proposed programs engage young readers? Does the library provide a long-term plan for promoting ongoing interest in the Bookshelf For Landmarks of American History and Culture: Workshops for School Teachers and Workshops for Community College Faculty and for We the People Challenge Grants in United States History, Institutions and Culture, consult the guidelines of the NEH Division of Education Programs and Office of Challenge Grants respectively. APPLICATION FORM: List of grant proposals and deadlines: http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html

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SECTION 11: RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

1. SOCIAL INSURANCE FOR RAILROAD WORKERS
FEDERAL AGENCY: RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD OBJECTIVES: To pay rail social security, rail industry pensions, Federal windfall benefits, supplemental annuities, permanent and occupational disability, and sickness and unemployment benefits to workers and their families. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Under the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, benefits are provided for: (1) workers who retire because of age or disability; including supplemental annuities for long-service employees; (2) eligible spouses and divorced spouses of retired employees; (3) surviving widows, widowers, divorced spouses, children, and dependent parents of deceased employees; (4) unemployed workers; and (5) workers who are sick or injured. In addition, the Railroad Retirement Board participates in the administration of the Federal medical health insurance program for the aged and the disabled, which covers railroad retirement beneficiaries on the same basis as other eligible persons. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Under the Railroad Retirement Act, for employee, spouse and survivor benefits the employee must have had 10 or more years of railroad service or, for annuities beginning January 2002 or later, 5 years of railroad service rendered after 1995. For survivors to be eligible for benefits, the employee must also have been insured at death. Under the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, an employee must have earned at least $2,800.00 in railroad wages in calendar year 2003, $2,825.00 in calendar year 2004, and $2,875.00 in calendar year 2005 (counting no more than $1120 in any month in calendar year 2003, $1,130 in calendar year 2004 and $1,150 in calendar year 2005) and, if a new employee, must have worked for a railroad at least 5 months in a calendar (base) year to be a qualified employee in the applicable benefit year. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals, families, pension recipients. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of age for retirement benefits; proof of marriage for spouses or survivors benefits; medical evidence for disability or sickness benefits; registration for proof of unemployment; proof of relationship; proof of military service; and other proofs as required by law. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Application for retirement, disability, survivor, unemployment or sickness benefits should be made to any office of the Railroad Retirement Board. Award Procedure: The Office of Programs makes awards under the Railroad Retirement Act and the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Deadlines: Benefits not payable earlier than specified period prior to application, varying with type of benefits; insurance lump-sum death payments application deadline is two years after employees death. Applicants may contact any Railroad Retirement Board Office to obtain information relative to a specific type of benefit administered under the Railroad Retirement Act

or the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Varies depending upon complexity of claim. Appeals: Initial appeals are made to the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals. Subsequent appeals from initial determinations may be made to the Board and ultimately to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Various conditions explained on the benefit application certification form as affecting eligibility, e.g., earnings, marriage, divorce, recovery from disability, return to employer service, should be reported. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 60-8011-0-7-601; 60-8010-0-7-601; 60-8051-0-7-603; 60-0111-0-1601; 60-0113-0-1-601. Obligations: (Benefit Payments) FY 07 $9,907,000,000; FY 08 est $10,178,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: (1) Employee age annuities-monthly maximum $3,547.00, average $1,693.00; (2) employee disability-monthly maximum $3,510.00, average $1,825.00; (3) employee supplemental annuities-monthly maximum $70.00, average $42.00; (4) spouse benefits-monthly maximum $1,693.00, average $645.00; (5) widows and widowers monthly maximum $3,547.00, average $1064.00; (6) widowed mothers and fathers monthly maximum $3,062.00, average $1,388.00; (7) children-monthly maximum $2,017.00, average $789.00; (8) unemployment and sickness-weekly maximum for benefit year 2006 to 2007 $285.00, expected average $285.00. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, benefits were paid to an estimated 643,000 retirees and their families, survivors of deceased railroad workers, and unemployed or sick railroad workers. Under the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Act, in fiscal year 2005, there were 35,617 applications for benefits and 36,404 awards made. Under the provisions of the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act, in benefit year 2005 to 2006, there were 37,840 applications for benefits and 27,568 beneficiaries paid. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Colorado: Louis E. Austin, 1999 Broadway, Suite 3300 Box 7, Denver, CO 80202-5737, Telephone: (303) 844-0800; Georgia: Patricia Lawson, 401 W. Peachtree St., Suite 1703, Atlanta, GA 30308-3519, Telephone: (404) 331-2691; Pennsylvania: Richard D. Baird, Nix Federal Building, 900 Market Street, Suite 304, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4228. Telephone: (215) 5972647. Headquarters Office: Public Affairs, Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611-2092. Telephone: (312) 751- 4777, Contact: Anita Rogers. Web Site Address: http://www.rrb.gov. APPLICATION FORM: 144

Benefit Forms and Publications: http://www.rrb.gov/mep/ben_forms.asp

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SECTION 12: SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

1. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
FEDERAL AGENCY: SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA) OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the program is to provide Business Development Assistance for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses. SBA performs this mission by entering into grants, cooperative agreements and contracts with qualified service providers who have the capability to provide business development assistance to eligible businesses and individuals under Sections 7(i), 7(j) and 8(a) of the Small Business Act. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Financial assistance under this Section may be given for projects that respond to requirements as outlined in each respective program solicitation announcement, or for an unsolicited proposal that could provide valuable business development assistance for8(a) and other socially and economically disadvantaged small businesses and individuals. Types of business development assistance may include: Accounting and marketing services, proposal/bid preparation workshops, feasibility studies, marketing/ presentation analyses and advertising expertise, loan packaging, industry specific technical assistance and other specialized management training and technical services. The program funds can also be used to establish and strengthen business service agencies, including trade associations and cooperatives. The 7(j) program funds are not available to finance or purchase a business nor are they available to use as expansion capital for an existing business. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Educational institutions, public or private organizations and businesses, individuals, State and local governments, Indian tribes and lending and financial institutions and sureties that have the capability to provide the required business development assistance. Beneficiary Eligibility: 8(a) program certified firms, small disadvantaged businesses, businesses operating in areas of low-income or high-unemployment, and firms owned by low-income individuals. Credentials/Documentation: As specified in the individual Request for Application Proposals. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and OMB circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Application proposal forwarded to District Office Director for appropriate geographic area. (See Appendix IV under Small Business Administration for a listing of field Offices.) The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program by State and local governments. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Decisions on acceptance are made by the Office of Procurement and Grants Management based upon recommendations of the Assistant Administrator for Management and Technical Assistance, Office of Business Development. The Grants Management Officer notifies successful applicants by Notice of Award.

Deadlines: As announced within individual Request for Application Proposals. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Variable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Contact the Federal agency. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Awards are made for a maximum of 1 year with options as stated in the individual announcements. Disbursements are made within a few days of receipt of all required documents along with the request for disbursement. Disbursements are made in partial payments based on work successfully performed. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 73-0100-0-1-376. Obligations: Administration: FY 07 $3,340,000; FY 08 $4,670,000; and FY 09 $3,756,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Amount subject to negotiation commensurate with management and technical assistance to be provided. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2001, 14 cooperative agreements and 3 contracts were awarded thereby providing management and technical assistance to approximately 3,000 7(j) eligible clients. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Assistant Administrator for Management and Technical Assistance, Office of Business Development, 409 3rd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Telephone: (202) 205-7343. Web Site Address: http://www.sba.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Technical Assistance 1670 3-2185

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SECTION 13: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

1. AUTOMOBILES AND ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To provide financial assistance to certain disabled servicepersons and veterans toward the purchase price of an automobile or other conveyance and an additional amount for adaptive equipment deemed necessary to insure the eligible person will be able to operate or make use of the automobile or other conveyance. To provide adaptive equipment only for certain other disabled veterans. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance toward purchase of an automobile or other conveyance is a onetime payment only. Necessary adaptive equipment may be furnished, repaired, replaced, or reinstalled on a conveyance which may be purchased with assistance or any other conveyance subsequently or previously acquired. Adaptive equipment will be provided for no more than two conveyances during any 4-year period unless one of those two vehicles becomes unavailable to the veteran. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Veterans with honorable service and servicepersons on duty having a service-connected disability due to loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet, one or both hands, or a permanent impairment of vision of both eyes to a prescribed degree. For adaptive equipment only, eligibility also exists if there is service- connected ankylosis of one or both knees or one or both hips. Personnel on active duty also qualify under the same criteria as veterans. Beneficiary Eligibility: Disabled service members and veterans. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-4502) may be obtained from any VA Office or Regional Office and submitted to the Regional Office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the Regional Office. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not available. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification.

Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0137-0-1-702. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $53,443,000; FY 08 est $57,300,000; and FY 09 est $61,600,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: No statutory maximum for adaptive equipment; $11,000 maximum for automobiles and other conveyances. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2005, 1,461 vehicles were purchased; estimate for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 is 1,461 vehicles each year. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9700. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: 21-4502

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2. BURIAL EXPENSES ALLOWANCE FOR VETERANS

FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To provide a monetary allowance not to exceed $300 toward the plot or interment expense for certain veterans not buried in a national cemetery. Up to $300 as a burial allowance is payable toward the burial expense of certain veterans. If death is the result of a service-connected disability, payments can be made to reimburse burial and funeral expenses not to exceed $2,000 or that amount authorized under 5 U.S.C. 8134(a) whichever is greater. In addition to the statutory burial allowance, the cost of transporting the veterans remains from place of death to site of burial is paid by VA if death occurs in a VA facility. The cost of transporting the remains from place of death to the national cemetery in which space is available nearest the veterans last place of residence may also be paid if death was due to service-connected disability, or at the time of death the veteran was in receipt of or entitled to receive disability compensation, and burial is in a national cemetery. A headstone or marker may be authorized. Also, an American flag to drape the casket of a veteran may be provided. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The person who bore the veterans burial expense or the Funeral Director, if unpaid, is eligible for reimbursement of the burial expense. The next of kin, friend or associate of the deceased veteran is eligible for the flag. Beneficiary Eligibility: Bearer of veterans burial expense or Funeral Director if unpaid. Credentials/Documentation: Burial and plot allowances are payable for a veteran whose discharge was under other than dishonorable conditions and who meet the following criteria: the deceased veteran was discharged or released from active duty for a disability incurred or aggravated in line of duty; or at the time of death the veteran was entitled to compensation or pension, or the deceased veteran was indigent or the deceased veteran was properly hospitalized at VA expense. In lieu of plot and burial allowances, the service-connected allowance is payable toward the burial expenses of a deceased veteran who died of a service-connected cause. Each wartime veteran, and each peacetime veteran who served at least one enlistment or was discharged or released from active duty because of a disability incurred or aggravated in line of duty is entitled to a flag to drape the casket. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-530) may be obtained from any VA office or regional office and submitted to the regional office for burial benefits. Headstones and markers must be applied for on VA Form 40-1330 in accordance with the General Information Sheet and instructions attached to the application and submit it to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office except for headstones and markers. Deadlines: Application for the burial allowance must be filed within 2 years of the

veterans burial. There is no deadline on receipt of the flag. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 79 percent completed in 90 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0155-0-1-701. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $168,875,000; FY 08 est $212,428,000; and FY 09 est$192,598,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Up to $300 for plot or interment expenses. Up to $300 for burial allowance if death is not service-connected. Up to $2,000 if death is serviceconnected. Transportation charges may be covered in certain cases. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 2005, 81,254 burial allowances and 540,000 burial flags were given. FY 2006 estimates are 82,033 burial allowances and 542,415 burial flags. FY 2007 estimates are 82,843 burial allowances and 544,518 burial flags. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9700. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: 21-530 VBA21-530a 40-1330

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3. PENSION FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY FOR VETERANS

(Pension) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To assist wartime veterans in need whose non-service- connected disabilities are permanent and total preventing them from following a substantially gainful occupation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Those veterans who have had 90 days or more of honorable active wartime service in the Armed Forces or if less than 90 days wartime service were released or discharged from such service because of a service-connected disability, who are permanently and totally disabled for reasons not necessarily due to service. Income restrictions are prescribed. Pension is not payable to those whose estates are so large that it is reasonable they use the estate for maintenance. Veterans discharged on or after October 16, 1981, must have served for 2 years or the length to which called, if less than 2 years, or have a service-connected disability. Beneficiary Eligibility: Disabled veterans. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate showing the separation from service was under other than dishonorable conditions. The veteran must have a permanent and total disability preventing a substantially gainful occupation. His or her income and net worth must be limited as prescribed by statute. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-526) may be obtained from a local or regional VA Office and submitted to the Regional Office. Veterans may also apply on-line a www.va.gov. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None. Entitlement is established from the date of receipt of the application, or the date the veteran became permanently and totally disabled, if disability prevents the veteran from applying for 30 days or more and if the application is received within 1 year of the date of disablement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 87 percent completed in 180 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification:

36-0102-0-1-701. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $2,834,696,000; FY 08 est $2,972,505,000; and FY 09 est $3,053,154,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Payments are $11,181 annually, reduced by countable income for a veteran without dependents ($18,654 if in need of aid and attendance and $13,664 if housebound) and $14,643 for a veteran with one dependent ($22,113 if in need of aid and attendance and $17,126 if housebound) plus $1,909 for each additional dependent. Also, an additional $2,538 is added if a veteran is of the WWI or Mexican Border Period. These payments apply for the Improved Law Program. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: During FY 07, 325,378 veterans received pensions. Estimates for subsequent years are: FY 08, 322,066 and FY 09, 318,786. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9700. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: 21-526

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4. PENSION TO VETERANS SURVIVING SPOUSES, AND CHILDREN

(Death Pension) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To assist needy surviving spouses, and children of deceased war-time veterans whose deaths were not due to service. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Unmarried surviving spouses and children of deceased veterans who had at least 90 days of honorable active war-time service or, if less than 90 days during war-time, were discharged for a service-connected disability. Veterans discharged on or after October 16, 1981, must have served for two years or the length to which called to active duty, if less than two years, or have a service-connected disability (38 U.S.C. 5303(A)). Income restrictions are prescribed. A child must be unmarried and under 18, between 18 and 23 if in school, or disabled before 18 and continuously incapable of selfsupport. Pension is not payable to those whose estates are so large that it is reasonable they use the estate for maintenance. Beneficiary Eligibility: Needy surviving spouses and children of deceased war-time veterans. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate, marriage certificate, and birth certificate(s). Income and net worth must be limited as prescribed by statute. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-534) may be obtained from any VA office or regional office and submitted to the regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized by the Regional Office. Deadlines: None, but entitlement may be established from the first day of the month in which the veteran died if the application is received within 45 days after the date of death; otherwise, entitlement is established from the date of receipt of the claim. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 72 percent completed in 180 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0102-0-1-701. Obligations:

(Direct Payments) FY 07 $828,121,000; FY 08 est $896,414,000; and FY 09 est $952,792,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $7,498 annually, reduced by countable income for a spouse without children ($11,985 if in need of aid and attendance and $9,164 if housebound) and $9,815 for a surviving spouse with one child ($14,298 if in need of aid and attendance and $11,478 if housebound) plus $1,909 for each additional child. These rates were effective December 1, 2007 for Improved Law Pensions. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 07, 198,047 survivors cases received pension. The figures for subsequent periods are: FY 08, an estimated 200,317 cases; and FY 09, an estimated 198,949 cases. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9700. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: VBA-21-534

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5. SPECIALLY ADAPTED HOUSING FOR DISABLED VETERANS

(Paraplegic Housing) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To help certain severely disabled veterans acquire a home which is suitably adapted to meet the special needs of their disabilities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: a. The Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) program provides 50 percent of the cost to the veteran of the adapted house, land and allowable expenses, not to exceed a maximum grant of$50,000. The money may be used to help (1) construct a suitable home on suitable land either already owned or to be acquired by the veteran, or (2) remodel an existing home if it can be suitable adapted, or (3) reduce the outstanding mortgage on a suitably adapted home already owned by the veteran. In computing the amount of the grant, the costs may include incidental expenses such as connections to public facilities and customary fees for the services of an attorney, architect, loan closing, etc. There are restrictions on the use of a grant: If a loan is necessary to supplement the grant, monthly loan payments and the cost of maintaining the property must bear a proper relation to the veterans present and anticipated income. The housing unit must be suitable for the veterans special needs. The veteran must acquire acceptable title to the property. b. The Special Housing Adaptations (SHA) program provides the actual cost to the veteran of certain adaptions and/or equipment, not to exceed a maximum grant of $10,000. The home to be adapted must be owned by the veteran or by a member of the veterans family, and the veteran must intend to continue residing there. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For an SAH grant, veterans with permanent, total, and service-connected disabilities due to: (1) loss or loss of use of both lower extremities, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, canes, crutches, or a wheelchair; (2) which includes (a) blindness in both eyes, having only light perception, plus (b) loss or loss of use of one lower extremity; (3) loss or loss of use of one lower extremity, together with (a) residuals of organic disease or injury, or (b) the loss or loss of use of one upper extremity which so affect the functions of balance or propulsion as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair; or (4) loss of, or loss of use, of both upper extremities such as to preclude use of the arms at or above the elbows. It must be medically feasible for the veteran to reside in the particular home involved. For an SHA grant, veterans are eligible who have a permanent and total service-connected disability which (1) is due to blindness in both eyes with 5/200 visual acuity or less, or (2) includes the anatomical loss or loss of use of both hands. Beneficiary Eligibility: Permanently and totally disabled veterans. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Initial application for determination of basic eligibility may be made on VA Form 26-4555 to the VA regional office holding the veterans claim folder. After eligibility is determined, a VA employee will personally assist the veteran throughout subsequent processing, including advice on a suitable

house plan and lot, adaptative features, location of a qualified architect and builder, and submission of the documents necessary for final grant approval. Award Procedure: The VA Regional Office releases the grant proceeds after conditions of the contract and grant approval are fulfilled. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Initial interview completed within 40 days of determination of eligibility. Grant approval timeline varies and is dependent upon veterans desires to move forward with securing contractors and drafting construction plans. Appeals: Denial of eligibility is appealable through the Board of Veterans Appeals. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: For an SAH grant, VA provides 50 percent of the cost to the veteran of the housing unit, land, fixtures and allowable expenses, not to exceed a maximum grant of $50,000. For an SHA grant, VA provides lesser of (1) actual cost of adaptations or (2) $10,000. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Usually if veteran already owns a suitable house, grant is released in lump sum. In remodeling and construction cases, grant is released by specified construction completion phases approved by VA. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0137-0-1-702. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $27,764,000; FY 08 est $35,910,000; and FY 09 est $35,910,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: SAH: For the housing unit, land, fixtures, and allowable expenses, up to $50,000. SHA: For adaptations to the veterans residence, up to $10,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 07, 805 grants were made to disabled veterans. In both FY 08 and FY 09, 811 expected to be made to disabled veterans. Output for FY 08 is expected to be 620. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9500. Web Site Address: http://www.homeloans.va.gov/SAH APPLICATION FORM: 26-4555 26-4555c VBA-26-455d-ARE

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6. VETERANS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE CONNECTED DISABILITY

(Compensation) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To compensate veterans for disabilities incurred or aggravated during military service according to the average impairment in earning capacity such disability would cause in civilian occupations. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Persons who have suffered disabilities during service in the Armed Forces of the United States. The disability must be shown to have been incurred in or aggravated by service in the line of duty. Separation from service must have been under other than dishonorable conditions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Disabled veterans. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-526) may be obtained from any VA office or regional office and submitted to the regional office. An application may be completed on-line at www.va.gov. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None, but it must be filed within 1 year after separation from service in order for entitlement to be established from the day following discharge; otherwise, entitlement is established only from the date of receipt of the claim. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 55% completed in 180 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0102-0-1-701. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $29,091,160,000; FY 08 est $32,456,880,000; and FY 09 est $34,689,066,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Basic rates of compensation range fro $117 for a 10 percent degree of disability to a maximum of $7,232 a month for specified very severe disabilities. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 07, 2,789,490 disabled veterans received compensation. FY 08 estimate, 2,899,829 veterans; and FY 09 estimate, 3,014,841 veterans. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9700. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov APPLICATION FORM: VBA-26-455d-ARE 21-526

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7. VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DEATH

(DIC and Death Compensation) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To compensate surviving spouses, children and parents for the death of any veteran who died because of a service-connected disability, or while in the active military, naval or air service. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Death Compensation is payable to an unmarried surviving spouse, unmarried children and dependent parent or parents of the deceased veteran who must have died before January 1, 1957, because of a service-connected disability. For deaths on or after January 1, 1957, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) is payable. Effective January 2005, surviving spouses who receive DIC and have one or more children under age 18 will receive $250 a month in addition to their current rate. This increased rate applies only to months occurring during the two-year period beginning on the date entitlement to DIC began. It ceases on the first month beginning after the expiration of the two-year period or the month in which all of the surviving spouses children have attained the age of 18, or are removed from the award, whichever is earlier. Beneficiary Eligibility: Surviving spouses, children and parents of deceased veterans. Credentials/Documentation: Death certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate(s), and military discharge certificate. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 21-534 for surviving spouses, and or children; 21535 for parents) may be obtained from any VA office or regional office and submitted to the regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None, but entitlement is established from the first day of the month in which the veterans death occurred if the claim is received within 1 year after the date of death; otherwise, entitlement is established from the date of receipt of the claim. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 77% completed in 180 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0102-0-1-701. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $4,547,883,000; FY 08 est $4,751,938,000; and FY 09 est $4,974,508,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly rates of DIC range from $462 for one child when no spouse is entitled; from $1,091 to $2,328 for a surviving spouse, with $271 additional if the surviving spouse is in need of aid and attendance, or $128 if housebound. A surviving spouse is also entitled to an additional $271 monthly for each child under age 18. Monthly rates for parents range from $5 to $537 depending upon income and whether single or married. An additional $291 is payable if the parent is in need of aid and attendance. Monthly Death Compensation ranges from $87 for a surviving spouse to $121 for a widow or widower with one child; plus $29 for each additional child. An additional allowance or $79 if widow, widower or dependent parent is in need of aid and attendance. Assistance for a dependent parent is $75 for one alone and $80 for two. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 332,837 cases of survivors were receiving benefits. Estimates for subsequent periods are: fiscal year 2008, 336,824 and fiscal year 2009, 341,502. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9700. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: VBA-21-534 VBA-21-534a 21-535

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8. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS

(Vocational Rehabilitation) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To provide all services and assistance necessary to enable servicedisabled veterans and service persons hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care services or treatment for a service-connected disability pending discharge to get and keep a suitable job. When employment is not reasonably feasible, the program can provide the needed services and assistance to help the individual learn skills to achieve maximum independence in daily living. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use; Direct Payments for Specified Use; Direct Loans; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The program offers the services and assistance necessary for an individual to increase their level of independence in daily living, or obtain and retain suitable employment. This is employment that matches the individuals aptitudes, interests, and abilities and does not worsen the individuals disabilities. An individual may reach an employment goal directly by receiving job seeking and job placement services. If direct placement is not possible, the program provides education or training to qualify the individual for employment. If the individual requires education or training, the program provides for direct payment to service providers for the entire cost of tuition, books, fees, supplies, and other services. As part or all of a rehabilitation program, individuals may receive services and training designed to help them increase their level of independence in their homes and communities. Counseling services are provided to the individual throughout his or her participation in the program. In addition to disability compensation, the veteran receives a monthly subsistence allowance. Advances of up to $977 may be made to veterans to meet unexpected financial difficulties. These advances do not bear interest and are repaid out of future VA or military benefit payments. Although no set repayment period is established, the monthly rate of repayment may not generally be less than 10 percent. In general, a new advance may not be made until a previous advance has been fully repaid. Usually, the training phase of the rehabilitation program may not exceed 4 years nor may training be provided more than 12 years after the individual becomes eligible to apply for the program. Following training, or sometimes as the whole of a rehabilitation program, the veteran may also receive up to 18 months of counseling, job placement and post-placement services. The veteran may receive an employment adjustment allowance equal to 2 months of subsistence during this period of services, but only if employability was achieved as a result of services received in a program which included training. Veterans who meet certain requirements may receive assistance to start a small business. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Veterans of World War II and later service with a service-connected disability or disabilities rated at least 20 percent compensable and certain service-disabled servicepersons pending discharge or release from service if VA determines the servicepersons will likely receive at least a 20 percent rating and they need vocational rehabilitation because of an employment handicap. Veterans with a 10 percent service-connected disability may be eligible if they first applied for vocational rehabilitation prior to November 1, 1990, and they have an employment handicap. In addition, veterans with compensable ratings of 10 percent may also be eligible if they are found to have a serious employment handicap. Beneficiary Eligibility: Veterans of World War II and later service with a service-connected disability or disabilities rated at least 20 percent compensable and certain

service-disabled servicepersons pending discharge or release from service if VA determines the servicepersons will likely receive at least a 20 percent rating and they need vocational rehabilitation because of an employment handicap. Veterans with compensable ratings of 10 percent may also be eligible if they are found to have a serious employment handicap. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Obtain an application (VA Form 28-1900) from any VA office or regional office) and submit it to the nearest VA regional office. Applications can also be filed on line at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/main.asp. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office for direct distribution to beneficiaries. Deadlines: Generally, vocational rehabilitation must be accomplished within a basic 12-year period of eligibility. The 12-year period of eligibility begins with the date of discharge, notification of establishment of service-connected disability meeting the eligibility requirements, or change in character of discharge, whichever is later. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Average is 57.8 days. Appeals: Available through special board. Average time to process an appeal is 622 days. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Under certain limited circumstances, a veterans eligibility period can extend beyond 12 years and entitlement to training and subsistence can be longer than 48 months. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0137-0-1-702; 36-4114-0-3-702; 36-4112-0-3-702. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $575,043,000; FY 08 est $615,462,000; and FY 09 est $659,591,000; (Loan Advances) FY 07 $2,403,000; FY 08 est $3,287,000; and FY 09 est $3,180,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Full cost of tuition, books, fees, supplies and rehabilitation services. Monthly 2007 full-time allowances for veterans participating in training range from $520.74 for a single veteran to $761.18 for a veteran with two dependents, plus $55.49 for each dependent in excess of two. Non-interest bearing loans of up to $1,041.48 and a work-study allowance not to exceed the higher of 25 times the Federal or State minimum hourly wage times the number of weeks in the enrollment. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 07, 90,671 participated in vocational rehabilitation: 3,173 of these received loans. Estimates for subsequent periods are: FY 08, 92,858 participants and 4,239 loans, and FY 09, 94,947 participants and 4,021 loans. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service (28), Washington, DC 20420. 154

Telephone: (202) 461-9600. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov. http://www.vetsuccess.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Direct payment for specified use; payments are made directly to the providers of goods or services for program participants; payments include tuition, fees, books, supplies, tutoring, professional services, and medical care if not available in a VA facility; advances are made to program participants to meet unexpected financial obligations which might hinder continued program progress. APPLICATION FORM: VBA-28-1900

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9. SURVIVORS AND DEPENDENTS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To provide educational opportunities to the dependents of certain disabled and deceased veterans. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Participants may pursue: (1) courses at colleges and universities leading to associate, bachelor or graduate degrees (including courses taken via accredited independent study, provided those courses lead to a standard college degree or a certificate that reflects educational attainment offered by an institution of higher learning); (2) courses leading to a certificate or diploma from colleges or universities or from business, technical or vocational schools; (3) apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs; (4) correspondence courses, but only for spouses and surviving spouses; (5) state-approved teacher certification programs; (6) preparatory courses for tests necessary for admission to a college or graduate school; (7) reimbursement for licensing and certification tests approved for veterans; (8) reimbursement for national exams for admission to college or for college credit; (9) courses leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. A special restorative training benefit is available for both children and spouses who need to overcome or lessen the effects of a physical or mental disability so that they will be able to pursue a program of education. A specialized vocational training program is available for those who are not in need of special restorative training but require specialized vocational training because of a mental or physical handicap. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Spouses, surviving spouses, and children between age 18 and 26 of veterans who died from service-connected disabilities, of living veterans whose service-connected disabilities are considered permanently and totally disabling, of those who died from any cause while such service-connected disabilities were in existence, of servicepersons who have been listed for a total of more than 90 days as currently missing in action, or as currently prisoners of war. Children under the age of 18 may be eligible under special circumstances. Beneficiary Eligibility: See Applicant Eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate, death certificate or official document verifying POW status or MIA status, marriage certificate, and birth certificate(s). APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application, VA Form 22-5490 for a child, spouse or surviving spouse may be obtained from any VA Regional Office and submitted to the appropriate VA Regional Processing Office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional processing office. Deadlines: None, but the period of eligibility for a spouse generally extends no later than the 10 years from the date the veteran was notified of the serviceconnected permanent and total disability, or from the date the serviceperson was listed for a total of more than 90 days as currently missing in action or

listed as a prisoner of war. The period of eligibility for a surviving spouse generally extends no later than 10 years from the date VA notifies the surviving spouse that the death was service-connected and no later than 20 years for the surviving spouse of a veteran who dies while on active duty. The period of eligibility for a child generally extends to the 26th birthday, subject to certain exceptions. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: At least 95.25 percent of applications are processed within 90 days or less in 2006 and 96.98 percent in 2007. Appeals: Appeals are available through a special board; response time is 109.0 days in 2006 and 112.4 days in 2007. Renewals: Generally, eligibility for a child terminates at age 26. In some instances, it may be extended. For example, in the case of service in the Armed Forces, eligibility will end 8 years after the first discharge or release from service but in no event beyond age 31. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0137-0-1-702. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $423,335,000; FY 08 est $450,646,000; and FY 09 est$478,067,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Per month, institutional training: full time, $881; three-quarters time, $661; halftime, $439. Benefits may be paid for up to a maximum of 45 months. Tutorial assistance up to a maximum of $1,200. Work-Study Allowance: Payment based on the higher of the Federal minimum wage or the State minimum wage where work is performed PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, there were 77,436 students trained. Estimates for subsequent periods are: fiscal year 2008, 80,409 students, and fiscal year 2009, 82,728 students. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9800. Web Site Address: http://www.gibill.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: 22-5490

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10. POST-VIETNAM ERA VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

(Voluntary-Contributory Matching Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To provide educational assistance to persons entering the Armed Forces after December 31, 1976, and before July 1, 1985; to assist persons in obtaining an education they might otherwise not be able to afford; and to promote and assist the all volunteer military program of the United States by attracting qualified persons to serve in the Armed Forces. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Participants may pursue: (1) courses at colleges and universities leading to associate, bachelor or graduate degrees (including courses taken via accredited independent study, provided those courses lead to a standard college degree or a certificate that reflects educational attainment offered by an institution of higher learning); (2) courses leading to a certificate or diploma from colleges or universities or from business, technical or vocational schools; (3) apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs for individuals not on active duty; (4) correspondence courses, under certain conditions; (5) flight training, if the individual holds a private pilot license and meets the medical requirements upon beginning the training program; (6) state-approved teacher certification programs; (7) preparatory courses for tests necessary for admission to a college or graduate school; (8) reimbursement for licensing and certification tests approved for veterans; (9) entrepreneurship training; (10) reimbursement for national exams for admission to college or for college credit. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The participant must have entered on active duty on or after January 1, 1977, and before July 1, 1985, and either served on active duty for more than 180 continuous days receiving an other than dishonorable discharge, or have been discharged after January, 1, 1977 because of a serviceconnected disability. Also eligible are participants who serve for more than 180 days and who continue on active duty and have completed their first period of obligated service (or 6 years of active duty, whichever comes first). Participants must also have satisfactorily contributed to the program. (Satisfactory contribution consists of monthly deduction of $25 to $100 from military pay, up to a maximum of $2,700, for deposit in a special training fund.) Participants may make lump-sum contributions. No individuals on active duty in the Armed Forces may initially begin contributing to this program after March 31, 1987. Beneficiary Eligibility: Post-Vietnam era veterans. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate, certification of enrollment by educational institution in approved courses leading to an educational, professional or vocational objective and such other certifications as may be developed by VA and the Department of Defense. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application form (VA Form 22-1990) may be obtained from any VA office or regional office and submitted to the appropriate VA regional processing office. Award Procedure:

Awards are authorized at the designated VA Regional Processing Office. Deadlines: Generally, eligibility ceases at the end of 10 years from the date of the participants last discharge or release from qualifying active duty after January 1, 1977. Participants may use their entitlement at any time during this 10-year period and are not required to use it in consecutive months. The basic 10-year period may be extended for those veterans who were prevented from beginning or completing their chosen program of education because they were held by a foreign government or power or because of a physical or mental disability not the result of their own willful misconduct. The 10-year period can also be extended for those who reenter active duty for 90 days or more after becoming eligible. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: At least 84.76 percent of applications are processed within 90 days or less in 2006 and 99.59 percent in 2007. Appeals: Appeals are available through a special board; response time is 109.0 days in 2006 and 112.4 days in 2007. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Contributions to the program will be accumulated from service persons electing to participate in the program; the Department of Defense (DOD) matches the service persons contributions at a rate of $2 for each $1 contributed by the participant. In some cases, additional contributions may be made by DOD. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Available within 10 years of first date of discharge or release from service or until the amount of money in the special fund, converted to months of entitlement (to a maximum of 36) is exhausted. Assistance checks generally to be released on a monthly basis. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-8133-0-7-702. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $2,256,000; FY 08 est $2,256,000; and FY 09 est $2,172,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Up to a maximum of $8,100 of basic benefits. Work study allowances: Payment based on the higher of the Federal minimum wage or the State minimum wage where work is performed. Tutorial assistance up to a maximum of $1,200. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For fiscal year 2007, there were 439 students trained; estimates for fiscal year 2008 and fiscal year 2009 are 550 and 550 students, respectively. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9800. Web Site Address: http://www.gibill.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: VBA-22_1990 157

11. ALL-VOLUNTEER FORCE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE

(Montgomery GI-Bill Active Duty (MGIB) - Chapter 30) FEDERAL AGENCY: VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To help servicepersons readjust to civilian life after their separation from military service. Assist in the recruitment and retention of highly qualified personnel in the active and reserve components in the Armed Forces by providing education benefits. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The following types of programs may be approved for training under the Montgomery GI Bill: (1) courses at colleges and universities leading to associate, bachelor or graduate degrees (including courses taken via accredited independent study, provided those courses lead to a standard college degree or a certificate that reflects educational attainment offered by an institution of higher learning); (2) courses leading to a certificate or diploma from business, technical or vocational schools; (3) apprenticeship or on-the-job training programs for individuals not on active duty; (4) correspondence courses; (5) flight training, if veteran holds a private pilot license and meets the medical requirements upon beginning the training program; (6) state-approved teacher certification programs; (7) preparatory courses for tests necessary for admission to a college or graduate school; (8) reimbursement for licensing and certification tests approved for veterans; (9) entrepreneurship training; (10) reimbursement for national exams for admission to college or for college credit. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: What follows is not a complete list of eligibility requirements. For more information on the newest MGIB program changes go to the VA web-site address listed below. A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is always required for eligibility to the MGIB as is an honorable discharge from the qualifying period of service unless the individual is currently on active duty. (1) Individuals initially entering military service on or after July 1, 1985 may be eligible unless they specifically elect not to participate in the MGIB program. Service members can use the MGIB benefit after completing two continuous years of service. Veterans whose initial obligation was 3 years or more may use the MGIB benefit after completing three continuous years of active duty, or less time if discharged early for an acceptable reason. Veterans whose initial obligation was less than 3 years may use the MGIB benefits after serving two years of active duty, or less time if discharged early for an acceptable reason or if they sign up for 4 years in the Selected Reserve. Any period of active duty may be used to meet these requirements, but generally, periods of active duty cannot be combined. (2) Individuals who were eligible for the Old (Vietnam-Era) GI Bill benefits as of December 31, 1989, and served on continuous active duty for 3 years after June 30, 1985, may be eligible for the MGIB. (3) Persons involuntarily separated from the military for certain reasons may be eligible for the MGIB. Likewise, persons who received voluntary separation incentives may be eligible for the MGIB. (4) Persons who converted from VEAP (Veterans Educational Assistance Program) to the MGIB during open seasons from October 9, 1996 to October 8, 1997, or from November 1, 2000 to October 3, 2001, may be eligible for the MGIB. Likewise, certain persons serving full-time under title 32 in the National Guard during the period from July 1, 1985 to November 28, 1989 and who elected the MGIB during the open season from October 9, 1996 through July 8, 1997, may be eligible for the MGIB. In addition, in very limited circumstances, dependents of a veteran or service member may be eligible for the MGIB if the veteran or service member transferred entitlement to those dependents. Beneficiary Eligibility: As stated above under Applicant Eligibility.

Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate (DD 214) sometimes required; enrollment certification by institution offering training required in most cases. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: An application (VA Form 22-1990) may be obtained from any VA Regional Office or from the web site www.gibill.va.gov and submitted to the appropriate VA Regional Processing Office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the designated VA Regional Processing Office. Deadlines: Veterans have 10 years after release from service to complete their education. The basic 10-year period may be extended for those veterans who were prevented from beginning or completing their chosen program of education because they were held by a foreign government or power or because of a physical or mental disability not the result of their own willful misconduct. Persons who reenter active duty for 90 days or more receive a new 10-year period upon completion of such service. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: At least 90.83 percent of applications were processed within 90 days or less in fiscal year 2006 and 99.47 percent in fiscal year 2007. Appeals: Appeals are available through a special board; average response time is 109.0 days in 2006 and 112.4 days in 2007. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Veterans receive monthly payments in most instances. Service members generally receive lump sum payments for each enrollment period. Accelerated payments (one-time payments) equal to 60% of the cost of the course are available for certain high cost, high tech courses leading to employment in high tech industries. Advance payment of the first 2 months of benefits for an enrollment period may be available. Payments for correspondence school training are issued quarterly. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0137-0-1-702. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $1,991,078,000; FY 08 est $2,164,929,000; and FY 09 est $2,209,673,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Currently, the full-time monthly benefit can range from $873 to over $2,000 depending on the length of the service obligation, military incentives, military career field, branch of service and voluntary contributions. In most cases, benefits last for 36 (48 months when combined with other VA education benefits) calendar months of full-time training. The work-study allowance is limited to the higher of the Federal minimum wage, or the State minimum wage where work is performed. Tutorial assistance can be up to a maximum of $1,200. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For fiscal year 2005, there were 336,347 students trained; the student estimate for fiscal year 2006 and 2007 are 370,248 and 373,368 respectively. 158

INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: 1-888-GIBILL-1. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Central Office, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 461-9800. Web Site Address: http://www.gibill.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: VBA-22_1990

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12. PROCUREMENT OF HEADSTONES AND MARKERS AND/OR PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL CERTIFICATES

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL CEMETERY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OBJECTIVES: To furnish lasting memorials for the graves of veterans and eligible family members throughout the world and honor the service of the veteran through Presidential Memorial Certificates. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use; Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Headstones and Markers: For eligible veterans only who are buried in a private cemetery and who died before September 11, 2001, governmentfurnished headstones and markers may be furnished only for the unmarked graves. For eligible veterans only who are buried in a private cemeteryand who die on or after September 11, 2001, government-furnished headstones and markers are furnished for the grave regardless if it is already marked with a privately purchased headstone. For the unmarked grave of eligible veterans and eligible family members buried in a VA national cemetery, a Department of Interior national cemetery, a State Veterans Cemetery operating under a grant through the State Cemetery Grants Program, Arlington National Cemetery, or a Military/Post cemetery. A memorial headstone or marker may be furnished for a veteran when the remains are non-recoverable. The memorial headstone or marker must be placed in a recognized cemetery. A memorial headstone or marker may also be furnished for the eligible spouse of the veteran if placement of the memorial headstone or marker is in a national or state cemetery. Benefits include: procurement of Government headstones, markers, and niche covers; authorized inscription; costs of shipment to destination; installation and maintenance costs in national, state and military/post cemeteries; and, replacements when headstones, markers, and niche covers are severely damaged, when inscriptions are incorrect, or when inscriptions have become illegible. Presidential Memorial Certificates: Provided to family members and friends of the honorably discharged veteran to honor the memory of the veteran. Additional certificates may also be requested and provided. Benefits include: procurement of a gold embossed paper certificate inscribed with the veterans name that bears the Presidents signature; and mailed to family members and/or friends of the veteran. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: When burial or memorialization is in a private cemetery, the applicant is normally the next of kin. In the absence of relatives, the applicant need not be a member of the deceaseds family. The applicants signature on VA Form 40-1330, Application for Standard Government Headstone or Marker for Installation in a Private or State Veterans Cemetery, certifies all information on the application is correct, and the type of headstone or marker requested is permitted by the cemetery on the grave of the veteran, or for memorialization in an appropriate area of the cemetery. If a burial or memorialization plot is in a national cemetery, State veterans cemetery, or a military/post cemetery, the Cemetery Director orders the headstone or marker, after completion of the interment in the cemetery, or upon need for replacement. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any deceased veteran of wartime or peacetime service who was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Service after September 7, 1980 for enlisted personnel and October 16, 1981 for commissioned officers, must be for a minimum of 24 consecutive months or the period for which ordered to be completed under special circumstances; for example, death on active duty, or any active duty during the Persian Gulf War qualifies for this benefit. In addition, members of the Reserve and the Army and Air National Guard who die while performing, or as a result of performing, active duty for training or are entitled to retirement pay subsequent to October 27, 1992; all persons, including Reservists and National Guard

members having 20 years of qualifying service for the purpose of receiving retired pay or are eligible for retired pay, but are under 60 years of age; Commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; Merchant Mariners and certain other categories of individuals who participated in wartime activities whose service has been classified as active duty by the Secretary of the Air Force in accordance with Public Law 95-202 may also be eligible. Spouses and certain other dependents of those eligible for a headstone or marker and buried in a national, State or military/post cemetery are also eligible. Credentials/Documentation: Copy of the veterans Report of Separation (DD 214) or equivalent, or other official military documents that detail the character of military service. In addition, for a memorial headstone or marker a statement attesting to the disposition of the remains is required. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If the headstone or marker is to be placed in a nonfederal cemetery, the approval of the cemetery operator must be secured. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicant must complete VA Form 40-1330, Application for Standard Government Headstone or Marker, in accordance with the General Information and instructions attached to the application and submit it to the Department of Veterans Affairs. Submission to the VA is preferred by toll free fax at 1-800-455-7143. It may also be mailed to: Director, Memorial Programs Service (41A1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-3903. Detailed instructions for submitting the application can be referenced at the official website for the National Cemetery Administration at www.cem.va.gov. Applications are also available at this website, or they can be obtained at any VA Regional Office, State and County Veterans Service Office, and most funeral homes. Xerographic copies with original signatures of applicant, consignee and cemetery officials are acceptable. Letters requesting Presidential Memorial Certificates may be mailed to Memorial Programs Service (41A1C), Department of Veterans Affairs, 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 221343903. Requests for PMCs may also be made by telephone to (202) 5654259. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 36-0155-0-1-701 (Benefits); 36-0129-0-1-705 (Salaries and Expenses). Obligations: (Benefits) FY 07 $41,846,000; FY 08 est $44,200,000; and FY 09 est $44,800,000. (Salaries and Expenses) FY 07 $5,228,000; FY 08 est$5,431,000; and FY 09 est $5,586,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 160

In fiscal year 2005, 363,627 applications were processed for standard government headstones and markers. It is estimated that the total applications processed will be 352,900 in fiscal year 2006, and 355,300 in fiscal year 2007. Procurement of headstones, markers, and inscriptions on existing niche covers and headstones in fiscal year 2005 was 368,901 and estimates are 357,512 in fiscal year 2006, and 358,057 in fiscal year 2007. In fiscal year 2005, 487,809 Presidential Memorial Certificates were issued. It is estimated that 462,501 will be issued in fiscal year 2006, and 461,374 in fiscal year 2007. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Memorial Programs Service (MPS) Processing Sites: MPS Processing Sites are located at: Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery, 395 Biddle Boulevard, Ft. Leavenworth, KS 66027-2307. Toll free telephone: 1-888-460-9709, fax: (913) 758-1839. Nashville Processing Site, 220 Athens Way, Suite 102, Nashville, TN 37228-1346. Toll free telephone: 1-888-367-1330, fax: (615) 736-2026. Lebanon VA Medical Center, 1700 South Lincoln Avenue, Building #27, Lebanon, PA 17042. Toll free telephone: 1-888574-9107, fax: (717) 270-9428. Headquarters Office: Director, Memorial Programs Service (41A1), National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-3903. Contact: Lindee L. Lenox. Telephone (202) 501-3100. Program Support Unit; issues relating to headstone and marker: Contractors telephone number: (202) 501-3027. Applicant Assistance; shipment tracer information; problems with shipments arriving C.O.D.; eligibility matters; inscription matters; and, problems relating to quality of headstones and markers telephone: 1-800-697-6947. For questions concerning Presidential Memorial Certificates telephone: (202) 565-4259. Web Site Address: http://www.va.gov. APPLICATION FORM: 40-1330

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SECTION 14: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

1. REGIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRIORITY PROJECTS
FEDERAL AGENCY: REGION 7, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: To support investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, studies, and special purpose assistance to protect public health and prevent, reduce, and eliminate pollution in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Projects may be single media or multimedia which support the regional environmental priorities. Single media grants support pollution prevention efforts for individual environmental law statutes. Multimedia grants are assistance agreements that are awarded citing two or more environmental law statutes, appropriation legislation, or applicable legislative history as the statutory authority. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2006: Funded projects will focus on the regional environmental priorities and include unique, geographically-based projects that support the Agencys ability to protect human health and the environment. These projects may address places, sectors, or innovative projects, and focus on critical ecosystems, sensitive populations, and/or agriculture. These projects may also demonstrate state, local, and/or other stakeholder participation; identify opportunities for leveraging other sources of funding; or support smart growth planning in communities. Smart growth projects are those focused on improving the quality of life in communities by integrating the tenets of ecology, equity and management by citizens. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2007: Funded projects will focus on the regional environmental priorities and include unique, geographically-based projects that support the Agencys ability to protect human health and the environment. These projects may address places, sectors, or innovative projects, and focus on critical ecosystems, sensitive populations, and/or agriculture. These projects may also demonstrate state, local, and/or other stakeholder participation; identify opportunities for leveraging other sources of funding; or support smart growth planning in communities. Smart growth projects are those focused on improving the quality of life in communities by integrating the tenets of ecology, equity and management by citizens. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients allowable direct costs incident to approved investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, studies, and special purpose assistance plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www.epageoprogram.us. Geospatial Information includes: Information that identifies the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features or boundaries on the Earth, or applications, tools, and hardware associated with the generation, maintenance, or distribution of such information. This information may be derived from, among other things, GPS, remote sensing, mapping, charting, and surveying technologies, or statistical data. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Assistance under this program is generally available to States, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia; public and private universities and colleges; hospitals; laboratories; other public or private nonprofit institutions; for-profit groups; and individuals which submit applications proposing projects with significant technical merit and relevance to EPAs mission. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible

applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Nonprofit organizations must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible through documentation of nonprofit status provided the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or their state of incorporation. However, nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, Indian Tribes, universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public and private nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes, OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions, OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit institutions, and FAR Part 31 for profit makers. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principle investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. Nonprofit organizations must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible through documentation of nonprofit status provided the U.S. Internal Revenue Service or their state of incorporation. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: EPA awards grants and cooperative agreements supporting investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, studies, and special purpose projects based on unsolicited proposals and competitive applications submitted in response to EPA solicitations, considering relevance and likelihood of success of proposed projects. If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. For more information regarding the procedures for submitting unsolicited proposals, applicants may contact the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. assis Regarding preapplication/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: EPA requires eligible applicants to submit Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance. Application kits should be requested from and submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Office, 901 N. 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Detailed information and assistance, including Standard Form 424 are available at: http://www.epa.gov/region07/economics/index.htm. For competitive awards, Requests for Initial Proposals, Requests for Proposals, or Requests for Applications will specify application procedures. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. For unsolicited proposals, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals and/or submission based on the following criteria: (i) the extent the proposal is unique or innovative, (ii) has been independently originated and developed by the applicant, (iii) and the extent the proposal supports regional priorities and/or efforts to protect the environment and public health. 162

Deadlines: For competitive awards, deadlines will be specified in Request for Applications or Request for Initial Proposals. Unsolicited proposals may be submitted at any time. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 180 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contracts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: None. A standard grant application should be prepared and submitted as a new grant, which will be reviewed in the same manner as the original application and will compete for available funds. EPA can incrementally fund grants and cooperative agreements for investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, studies, and special purpose assistance. Approval of subsequent funding increments is dependent on satisfactory project progress, continued relevance of the project to EPAs priorities, and availability of funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants and cooperative agreements are normally funded on a 12-month basis (annual) and will be paid electronically utilizing automated funds transfer. The total approved project period may not exceed 5 years for competitive awards. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0108-0-1-304 and 68-0103-0-1-304. Obligations: Funds awarded for: FY 07 $392,100; FY 08 $114,900 and FY 09, $100,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In fiscal year 2007, projects funded from Regional Geographic Initiative and Environmental Priority Program funding ranged from a low of $14,900 to a high of $100,000, with an average of $57,450 per project. No project have been funded thus far for FY 08. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: EPA encourages potential applicants to communicate with the EPA Region 7 located at 901 N. 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101, Wendy Lubbe, Telephone: (913) 551-7551; Fax: (913) 551-9551, E-mail: lubbe.wendy@ epa.gov. Headquarters Office: Not applicable. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/region07/economics/index.htm CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: EPA selects proposed projects for funding based on factors such as relevancy to EPAs mission, technical merit, and the likelihood of success. The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. APPLICATION FORM: Application online: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=14847

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2. SURVEYS, STUDIES, INVESTIGATIONS, DEMONSTRATIONS, AND TRAINING GRANTS AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS - SECTION 104(B)(3) OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT
FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: To support the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects (including health and welfare effects), extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2006: Funding priorities include, but are not limited to, water quality improvement, watersheds management, aquatic ecosystem restoration, pollutant trading, fish contamination and consumption, nonpoint source management, wetlands protection, coastal and estuarine management, treatment technologies, and environmental management systems. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients allowable direct costs in approved scopes of work plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Funding awarded for research does not include research within the purview of EPAs Office of Research and Development. The funds will support research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstration, surveys, and studies relating to the prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. Specific uses and restrictions on funds will be described in detail in the competitive announcements. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www.epageoprogram.us. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Assistance under this program is generally available to States, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S. (including the District of Columbia); public and private universities and colleges; hospitals; laboratories; public or private nonprofit institutions; intertribal consortia; and individuals. Nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. An intertribal consortium must meet the definition of eligibility in the Environmental Program Grants for Tribes Final Rule, at 40 CFR 35.504 (66 FR 3782. January 16, 2001) (FRL-69295) and be a nonprofit organization within the meaning of OMB Circular A-122. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, Indian Tribes, universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public and private nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Documentation of nonprofit status may be required. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principal investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: EPA awards grants and cooperative agreements supporting surveys, studies, and investigations based on unsolicited proposals and competitive

applications submitted in response to EPA solicitations, considering relevance and likelihood of success of proposed projects. Regarding preapplication/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. Unsolicited proposals must offer unique or innovative ideas for detecting and preventing water pollution, or other projects related to water pollution, and must not resemble the substance of a pending or contemplated competitive announcement. If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. For more information regarding the procedures for submitting unsolicited proposals, applicants may contact the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: The standard application forms, as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 and A-110, must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424. Requests for application kits must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Division, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mailcode (3903R), Washington, DC 20460 or through the appropriate EPA Regional Office. Additional information on the EPA grant package can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm Unsolicited applications must be submitted to the Grants Administration Division. Applicants are encouraged to submit copies of unsolicited proposals to EPAs Office of Water at the same time. For competitive awards, Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications will specify application procedures. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For non-competitive awards, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant. For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines: Deadlines will be specified in the competitive announcement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 180 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: EPA normally funds grants and cooperative agreements on a 12-month basis. However, EPA may negotiate the project per period with each applicant 164

based on project requirements. The term of the grant shall be determined at the time of grant award. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0108-0-1-304; 68-0107-0-1-304; EPM and S&T. Obligations: FY 07 $23,584,634; FY 08 $1,178,402; and FY 09 est. $15,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $3,552,460/fiscal year; $1,781,230/fiscal year. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: For information on grant applications and procedures, contact: Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Division, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mailcode (3903R), Washington, DC 20460. For program information contact: Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, Connie Cahanap, Telephone: (202) 566-1382; Fax: (202) 566-1147; E-mail: cahanap.concepcion@epa.gov. Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water, Joe Jackson, Phone: (202) 564-3817; FAX: (202) 564-3754; e-mail: jackson.joe-a@epa.gov. Office of Wastewater Management, Barry Benroth, Phone: (202) 564-0672; FAX: (202) 501-2397; e-mail: benroth.barry@epa. gov. Office of Science and Technology, Agnes Ortiz, Telephone: (202) 5661303; Fax: (202) 566-0441; E-mail: ortiz.agnes@epa.gov. Immediate Office, Kimberley Davis, Phone: (202) 564-4633; FAX: (202) 564-0348; e-mail: roy-davis.kimberley@epa.gov or Tracey Miller, Phone: (202) 564-0783; FAX: (202) 564-0348; e-mail: miller.tracey@epa.gov. Web Site Address: www.epa.gov/ow. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Development of innovative watershed education tools, development of water quality standards, development of wetland protection and restoration guides for local communities, national demonstration project for watershed management, and environmental management systems. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitive applications and proposals will be selected in accordance with announced criteria. Non-competitive proposals are judged for: (a) technical merit in terms of: (1) strengths and weaknesses of the project; (2) adequacy of overall project design; (3) competency of proposed staff; (4) suitability of applicants available resources; (5) appropriateness of the proposed project period and budget; and (6) probability that the project will accomplish stated objectives; and, for (b) program interest in terms of: (1) the need for the proposed project; and (2) relationship to program objectives. APPLICATION FORM: Application online: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=14847 &flag2006=true&mode=VIEW

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3. ASSESSMENT AND WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF WATER, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: To support the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects (including health and welfare effects), extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. The two main goals of the Assessment and Watershed Protection Program Grants (AWPPGs) include supporting a watershed approach to better address water quality problems in the U.S. and building the capacity of all levels of government to develop and implement effective, comprehensive programs for watershed protection, restoration, and management. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2006: Funding under this program area includes: Watershed/Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program - (1)Assessment and TMDL Workshops; (2)Impaired Waters Recovery and Results Analysis; and (3) Tools and Products Training for the Watershed Approach. Nonpoint Source Program - (1) Tools and Webbased Decision Support Systems for Watershed Planning; (2) Low Impact Development, Sustainable Development, and Redevelopment Practices to Protect and Restore Water Resources; (3) Demonstrations to Promote Agricultural Drainage Water Management Practices; and (4) Validation of Best Management Practices for Nutrient Pollution Reduction. Monitoring and Assessment Program (1) Application of Probability Survey Data; and (2) Newsletter(s) for Volunteer Monitors. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients allowable direct costs incidental to approved scopes of work plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Funding awarded for research does not include research within the purview of EPAs Office of Research and Development. Specific uses and restrictions on funds will be described in detail in the competitive announcements. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Assistance under this program is available to States and local governments, Federally recognized Indian Tribes, territories and possessions of the U.S. (including the District of Columbia), interstate associations or intertribal consortia, public or private nonprofit, nongovernmental institutions, and individuals. Nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: States and local governments, Federally recognized Indian Tribes, territories and possessions of the U.S. (including the District of Columbia), interstate associations or intertribal consortia, public or private nonprofit, nongovernmental institutions, and individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Documentation of nonprofit status may be required. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principle investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular no. A-21 for educational institutions, OMB Circular Nos. A-122 for nonprofit organizations, and A-87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination:

Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. EPA awards grants and cooperative agreements supporting research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies and based on competitive applications submitted in response to EPA solicitations, considering relevance and likelihood of success of proposed projects. When making competitive awards, EPA will specify the nature of the pre-application assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications. If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. For more information regarding the procedures for submitting unsolicited proposals, applicants may contact the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: The standard application forms, as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110, must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424. Requests for application kits must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Division, (3903R), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460 or through the appropriate EPA Regional Office. Additional information on the EPA grant package can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm The Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications will specify application procedures. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: EPA will review applications or proposals in accordance with the criteria specified in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted under EPA Order No. 5700.5, Policy for Competition in Assistance Agreements. For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines: Deadlines will be specified in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 180 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: None. Generally, EPA incrementally funds grants and cooperative agreements for water surveys, studies, demonstrations, and investigations. Approval of subsequent funding increments is dependent on satisfactory project progress, continued relevance of the project to EPAs priorities, availability of funds, and Agency policy on the competitive grant process. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: 166

EPA normally funds grants and cooperative agreements on a 12-month basis. However, EPA can negotiate the project period with each applicant based on project requirements. EPA limits project periods to 5 years. The term of the grant shall be determined at the time of grant award. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0108-0-1-304. Obligations: FY 07 $1,100,000; FY 08 $500,000; and FY 09 est. $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $100,000/fiscal year; $50,000/fiscal year. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For FY 07 funds, approximately 130 proposals were received, of which 18 were funded. Awards ranged from $15,000 to $200,000. Project outputs for FY 07 included workshops on innovative assessment and modeling techniques, training handbook(s) on low impact development practices, case studies on agricultural drainage practices, and volunteer monitoring newsletters. For FY 08, it is anticipated that five to eight awards may be made under a Request for Proposals. Specifically, EPA is soliciting proposals from eligible applicants under two National Priorities: (1) Watershed/Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL)National Priority and (2) Nonpoint Source National Priority. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: For information on grant applications and procedures, contact: Environmental Protection Agency, Grants and Interagency Agreements Management Divison, 3903R, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460. For program information contact: Diane Edwards, US EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (MC 4501T), Washington, D.C. 20460, Phone: (202) 566-1254; FAX: (202) 566-1147; e-mail: edwards.diane@epa.gov, or Tim Icke, US EPA Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, Assessment and Watershed Protection Division, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW (MC 4501T), Washington, D.C. 20460. Phone: (202) 566-1211; FAX: (202) 566-1333; e-mail: icke.tim@epa. gov. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/owow/funding.html. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: EPA awards grants to support the following types of watershed planning activities: workshops on innovative TMDL assessment; workshops on innovative TMDL modeling techniques; training handbook(s) on low impact development; demonstration studies on new techniques to control agricultural drainage; production of volunteer monitoring newsletter(s). CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitive proposals will be selected in accordance with announced criteria. APPLICATION FORM: Online request for The EPA Grant Application Package: http://www.epa.gov/ ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm

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4. SURVEYS, STUDIES, INVESTIGATIONS AND SPECIAL PURPOSE GRANTS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: To (1) support surveys, studies and investigations and special purpose assistance to determine the environmental effects of air quality, drinking water, water quality, hazardous waste, toxic substances, and pesticides (2) identify, develop, and demonstrate and effective pollution control techniques ; and (3) fund innovative regional projects that address a stated problem or opportunity relating to sustainability and use science to inform design, planning and decision-making at the local, state and industrial levels. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2006: Priorities include conducting high priority air pollutants research, ecological risk assessment, water quality, watersheds and drinking water research, research to improve human health (including childrens) risk assessment, pollution prevention and new technologies/Economic and Social Science Research. Support surveys, studies and investigations and special purpose assistance actions to determine the environmental effects of air quality, drinking water, water quality, hazardous waste, toxic substances, and pesticides; and identify, develop, and demonstrate and effective pollution control techniques will all be funded under this category. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Generally, ORD does not fund unsolicited proposals. Funds awarded via grants/cooperative agreements are available for allowable direct cost expenditures incident to performance plus allocable portions of allowable indirect costs of the institutions, in accordance with the established policies of EPA. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www. epageoprogram.us. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistant Agreement Competition Policy. These programs are available to each State, territory and possession, and Tribal nation of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, for public and private State universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, State and local government departments, other public or private nonprofit institutions, and in some cases, individuals who have demonstrated unusually high scientific ability. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public nonprofit institutions/organizations and private nonprofit institutions/ organizations; state and local governments; Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; U.S. territories or possessions; Anyone/General Public, Education Professional, Student/Trainee, Graduate Student, Scientists/ Researchers, Hospitals, and Individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions, and OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. For more information regarding the procedures for submitting unsolicited proposals,

applicants may contact the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. When applicable, an environmental impact assessment is made by the Office of Research and Development as required by the National Environmental Protection Act. The standard application forms as furnished by the EPA and required by OMB Circulars No. A-102 and No. A-110 must be used for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Competitive RFAs (requests for applications) for grants in these areas are announced widely through the Federal Register, Internet, university and scientific organizations, among other mechanisms. Although the programs identified are the formal assistance programs that ORD funds, there are periodic RFAs disseminated on other topics that are not part of the formal program. These new programs are also part of 66.510 but cannot be presently identified. Funds may be available to support activities including but not limited to experiments, surveys, studies, investigations, public education programs, and monitoring where authorized by specific statutes, in both science and engineering disciplines. Please check the Federal Register or the EPA/ORD website http://www.epa.gov/ord/htm/ grantopportunity.htm for an updated listing of these programs. Completed applications must be submitted to the appropriate Grants Management Office at the Environmental Protection Agency or as shown in the specific RFAs, which are accessible through the EPA/ORD website at http://www.epa. gov/ord/htm/grantopportunity.htm. Applicants may use http://www.grants. gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals. and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Customarily, applicants are notified about award decisions within six months of the solicitation deadline. The official notification of an award will be made by the Agencys Grants Administration Division. Before or after award, certain applicants will be expected to provide additional quality assurance documentation. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters office for application deadlines or review the RFAs for specific deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 180 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: A standard grant application should be prepared and submitted as a new grant, which will be reviewed in the same manner as the original application and will compete for available funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: 168

Grants are normally funded on a 12-month basis (annual). Total approved project period may not exceed 5 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0107-0-1-304. Obligations: FY 07 $4,300,000; FY 08 est $6,700,000; and FY 09 est $6,700,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: New grants and cooperative agreements range from $5,000 to $500,000 and average $100,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: An estimated 50 grants/cooperative agreements are made each year. Data of the number of applications received and the exact number of awards made in the last three fiscal years is not available. Summary results of the research are available on http://www.epa.gov/researchaccomplishments/. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: For administrative questions on grant applications and procedures, contact Mark J. Thomas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Washington, D.C. 20460; Telephone: (202) 564-4763; FAX: (202) 565-2903; e-mail: Thomas.Mark@epa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/ord/htm/grantopportunity.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) To investigate methods to manage large floodplain rivers in ways that achieve multiple, sustained benefits by restoring hydrogeomorphic river channel processes in carefully selected locations. (2) This assistance agreement will support a meeting to foster collaborative research among researchers in different States on the effects of ozone on plants, and to find ways to reach out to the public to inform them of the results of this research. (3) This project, through distribution of Pollution Prevention and linked life cycle cost accounting tools, will enable small and medium size businesses located in greater New England to reduce their emission of toxic substances, which will in turn lead to reduced environmental health risks. (4) The goals of this project are to develop and apply a methodology for benchmarking curricula in sustainability engineering and to identify individuals active in sustainability engineering education. The information collected in this project will be available as a resource for faculty at institutions of higher education to enhance the engineering curricula with lessons focused on the environmental impacts associated with the design of products, processes, or systems. (5) This grant studies environmental sustainability issues concerning the need to balance the use of water to meet both human and environmental demands. Funding will support a decision support system (DDS) that will integrate scientific models of ecological water flow needs, water demand management, and water supply planning into a decisionoriented optimization framework that promotes preventive approaches. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. A proposal is judged for (A) scientific merit in terms of quality and originality of the proposed work, the qualifications of the investigator(s), the adequacy of the quality assurance plan, the responsiveness of the proposed needs identified in the RFA, the appropriateness of the proposed budget, and the probability that the project will accomplish stated objectives, and (B) program interest in terms of the need for the proposed work and a balanced ORD research portfolio. See the Web page for specific criteria. APPLICATION FORM: SF424, follow instructions outlined at: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/forms/ special_instr3-22-04.html#II 169

5. OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONSOLIDATED RESEARCH/TRAINING

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: The Office of Research and Development supports research and development to determine the environmental effects of air quality, drinking water, water quality, hazardous waste, toxic substances, and pesticides; (2) identify, develop, and demonstrate effective pollution control techniques; and (3) perform risk assessments to characterize the potential adverse health effects of human exposures to environmental hazards, and (4) the facilitation of training and fellowships in these areas. Investigator initiated grants/cooperative agreements may be funded in broad areas such as environmental chemistry and physics, environmental engineering; and health and ecological effects of pollution. The Office of Research and Development (ORD) conducts leading-edge research to provide a solid underpinning of science and technology for the Agency. Applied research builds our understanding of how to protect and enhance the relationship between humans and the ecosystems of earth. ORD conducts a comprehensive research program to protect air, water, land, and human health and ecosystems, to improve environmental compliance and stewardship, and to conduct and promote coordination and acceleration of training for individuals relating the protection and enhancement of the relationship between humans and the ecosystems of earth as well as to improve environmental compliance and stewardship. Funding Priority Fiscal Year 2006 1. Clean air research investigates risks associated with exposure to hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and criteria pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM) and tropospheric ozone. Our goal is to work with other Federal and state agencies, major universities and institutions, and the private sector to develop a better understanding of the causes and effects of air pollution, and provide the scientific underpinnings to improve air quality in the United States. 2. ORD provides the science needed to ensure drinking water is safe and to restore and maintain oceans, watersheds, and aquatic ecosystems to protect human health, support economic and recreational activities, and provide healthy habitats for fish, plants, and wildlife. Our water research program provides the science needed for effectively implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and Amendments and the Clean Water Act (CWA). 3. Preserving land quality and remediating contaminated land is another of ORDs major goals. Left uncontrolled, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes on land can migrate to the air, ground water, and surface water, contaminating drinking water supplies, and threatening healthy ecosystems in urban, rural, and suburban areas. Efforts to preserve and restore land are supported through contaminated sediments research and through the Superfund Innovative Technology Evaluation (SITE) program. 4. ORD also continues to better understand environmental risks and develop tools and management options for improving environmental conditions. To promote healthy communities and ecosystems, EPA brings together a variety of programs, including human health research, endocrine disruptors research, computational toxicology research, global change research, pesticides and toxic substances research, and research on homeland security, as well as promoting and facilitating training in these areas to stimulate interest among students in careers involving environmental research and to provide hands-on experience. 5. Finally, ORD accelerates the use of pollution prevention and sustainability strategies and the commercial adoption of promising and innovative environmental technologies through sustainability research and through verifying promising new environmental technologies. ORD also supports environmental economics and decision sciences research. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Generally, ORD does not fund unsolicited proposals. Funds awarded via grants/cooperative agreements are available for allowable direct cost expenditures incident to performance of research plus allocable portions

of allowable indirect costs of the institutions, in accordance with the established policies of EPA. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www.epageoprogram.us. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. These programs are available to each State, territory and possession, and Tribal nation of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, for public and private State universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, State and local government departments, other public or private nonprofit institutions, and in some cases, individuals who have demonstrated unusually high scientific ability. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public nonprofit institutions/organizations and private nonprofit institutions/ organizations; state and local governments; Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments; U.S. territories or possessions; Anyone/General Public, Education Professional, Student/Trainee, Graduate Student, Scientists/ Researchers, Hospitals, and Individuals. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. For more information regarding the procedures for submitting unsolicited proposals, applicants may contact the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. When applicable, an environmental impact assessment is made by the Office of Research and Development as required by the National Environmental Protection Act. The standard application forms as furnished by the EPA and required by OMB Circulars No. A-102 and No. A-110 must be used for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Competitive RFAs (requests for applications) for grants in these areas are announced widely through the Federal Register, Internet, university and scientific organizations, among other mechanisms. Although the programs identified are the formal assistance programs that ORD funds, there are periodic RFAs disseminated on other topics that are not part of the formal program. These new programs are also part of 66.510 but cannot be presently identified. Funds may be available to support activities including but not limited to experiments, surveys, studies, investigations, public education programs, and monitoring where authorized by specific statutes, in both science and engineering disciplines. Please check the Federal Register or the EPA/ORD website http://www.epa.gov/ord/htm/ grantopportunity.htm for an updated listing of these programs. Completed applications must be submitted to the appropriate Grants Management Office at the Environmental Protection Agency or as shown in the specific RFAs, which are accessible through the EPA/ORD website at http://www. epa.gov/ord/htm/grantopportunity.htm. Please refer to Appendix IV for the complete mailing address(es) for the Grants Management Office(s). Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: 170

For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals, and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Customarily, applicants are notified about award decisions within six months of the solicitation deadline. The official notification of an award will be made by the Agencys Grants Administration Division. Before or after award, certain applicants will be expected to provide additional quality assurance documentation. Deadlines: Contact the headquarters office for application deadlines or review the RFAs for specific deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 180 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: None. A standard grant application should be prepared and submitted as a new grant, which will be reviewed in the same manner as the original application and will compete for available funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants/cooperative agreements are normally funded on a 12-month basis (annual). Total approved project period may not exceed 5 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0107-0-1-304. Obligations: FY 07 $33,200,000; FY 08 est $33,600,000; and FY 09 est $31,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Awards range for new grants/cooperative agreements from $75,000 to $950,000, and average $250,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: An estimated 125 grants/cooperative agreements are made each year. Data on the number of applications received and the exact number of awards made in the last three fiscal years is not available. Summary results of the research are available on http://www.epa.gov/researchaccomplishments. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: For administrative questions on grant applications and procedures, contact Mark J. Thomas, at the following address: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, D.C. 20460. Telephone numbers 202-564-4763, and FAX 202-565-2903. Government e-mail address: Thomas.Mark @epa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/ord/htm/grantopportunity.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1) To improve understanding of the relationship between complex mixtures of environmental air pollutants and human health through the creation and analysis of a database developed by conducting identically designed laboratory studies of a small number of highly complex atmospheres having overlapping, but different, compositions 2) To address critical

questions concerning health risks, toxic metal transformations and pathways, sampling and measurement of toxic metal emissions, predictive modeling, and related toxic metal control technologies. 3) To conduct research and development on hazardous substance waste minimization alternative treatment technologies, and techniques to enhance applications of technologies and technology transfer. 4) This research will (1) evaluate the efficacy of alternative management strategies for the control of insects, nematodes, and weeds that reduce the use of pesticides; (2) characterize the environmental fate of nitrogen and synthetic pesticides using current and alternative pest management strategies; and (3) develop decision aid models that allow utilization of precise control strategies for weeds, insects and diseases that are environmentally safe. 5) To develop a predictive map of ground level ozone concentrations in the Washington/Baltimore nonattainment area by incorporating landscape characteristics and other remote sensing data into existing predictive models for ozone impacted urban areas. 6)To provide the scientific information, understanding, analyses and methods and protocols needed by states and local governments and various regulatory and management agencies to effectively protect the aquatic and terrestrial environment, the EPA seeks to establish a long term Training Cooperative Partnership with a leading research and teaching institution capable of managing an environmental training program. The purpose of this agreement is to stimulate interest among students in careers involving environmental research and to provide hands-on experience. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. A proposal is judged for (A) scientific merit in terms of quality and originality of the proposed work, the qualifications of the investigator(s), the adequacy of the quality assurance plan, the responsiveness of the proposed research to needs identified in the RFA, the appropriateness of the proposed budget, and the probability that the project will accomplish stated objectives, and (B) program interest in terms of the need for the proposed research and a balanced ORD research portfolio. See the Web page for specific criteria. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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6. GREATER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: The National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) is offering graduate and undergraduate fellowships to students in environmentally related fields of study. This program is intended to strengthen the environmental research capacity of institutions of higher education that receive limited funding to build such capacity, including in particular institutions with substantial minority enrollment. Funding Priority-Fiscal Year 2006. The Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program will support graduate fellowships in the following areas: Environmental Engineering (limited to pollution prevention, includes sustainability; treatment and remediation); Atmospheric Sciences; Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Materials Science; Geology (includes hydrogeology); Economics (includes market incentives and health and ecosystem valuation); Geography; Environmental Decision-making (limited to environmental education, environmental justice, community-based participatory research, intervention strategies, environmental behavior modification); Urban/Regional Planning; Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, and Genetics (includes genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics); Microbiology; Public Health Sciences (includes environmental epidemiology, exposure assessment, biostatistics, and health risk assessment); Toxicology (includes pharmacokinetics and toxicodynamic modeling); Health Physics (limited to radiation interaction, detection, and dosimetry; radiation protection standards and regulations; biological effects, risk assessment and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable radiation exposure) concepts; facility design and nuclear safety; radiological emergency management; environmental monitoring and assessment; and nuclear waste management); Aquatic Systems Ecology (freshwater systems only); Oceanography and Coastal Processes (includes ecosystems ranging from estuarine to marine); Terrestrial Systems Ecology (plants and soils only-limited to soils, plants and the microorganisms that inhabit them; includes animals -limited to animal research, the animal research need not be the primary focus of the project). The Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program will support undergraduate fellowships in the following areas: Natural and Life Sciences; Environmental Sciences; Engineering; Social Sciences; Physical Sciences; Mathematics and Computer Sciences; and Economics. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Fellowship awards are made in response to competitive solicitations. Funds are to provide resources to allow for fellowships related to environmental issues. No matching funds are required. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www.epageoprogram.us. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Individuals must be citizens of the United States or its territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Resident aliens must include their green card number in their pre-application. EPA may choose to verify this number with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service of the Department of Homeland Security. Individuals must attend fully accredited four year U.S. institutions of higher education. These schools must be among those that are not highly funded for development of environmental research capacity. For purposes of the Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program, EPA considers such institutions to be those listed in the National Science

Foundations publication, Federal Science and Engineering Support to Universities, Colleges, and Nonprofit Institutions: Fiscal Year 2002, Table B15. Institutions identified as receiving $35 million or less in annual federal research and development funding, as designated in column 2 of Table B-15, are eligible. The publication can be found at: http://www.nsf.gov/ statistics/nsf05309/pdf/b15.pdf. The EPA recognizes the need for scientists from diverse backgrounds. Students at schools that have substantial minority enrollment are particularly encouraged to apply. Examples of such schools are those that the U.S. Department of Education lists as Accredited Postsecondary Minority Institutions consistent with Executive Orders 13125 (Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders), 13230 (Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans), 13256 (Historically Black Colleges and Universities), and 13270 (Tribal Colleges and Universities), which encourage building the capacity of minority serving institutions to provide high quality education, and other measures to improve minority education. Note however, that not all of these schools receive less then $35 million annually in Federal Research and Development expenditures. See The Extent of Federal S&E Funding to Minority-Serving Institutions, at http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/infbrief/nsf04325/. See solicitations at http://www.epa.gov/ncer for additional information pertaining to eligibility requirements. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual/Family; Student/Trainee; and Graduate Student. Credentials/Documentation: EPA may request that fellows document their affiliation with an eligible institution. The Agency may also request that applicants demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, and experience in the field to carry out the fellowship. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. For more information regarding the procedures for submitting unsolicited proposals, applicants may contact the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. NCER invites pre-applications for graduate and undergraduate fellowships in academic disciplines relating to environmental research including engineering, public health, and ecological sciences. A pre-application provides the information needed for the review of its merit. Following the merit review, top rated applicants will be required to submit a brief formal application. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Completed pre-applications must be submitted to the: Environmental Protection Agency Peer Review Division (8725F) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 or as shown in the specific solicitations, which are accessible through the EPA/ORD/NCER website at http://www.epa.gov/ncer. Specific details on the application process is described in the solicitation which is located at: http://www.epa.gov/ncer. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals, and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria as stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines: As shown in the specific solicitations, which are accessible through the EPA/ ORD/NCER website at http://www.epa.gov/ncer. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 210 days from the close of the solicitation. 172

Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: For undergraduate fellowships, the term of the fellowship is negotiated with the student and covers a period of nine months for each fellowship year. Students seeking a bachelors degree may be supported for a maximum of two years. The term of the graduate fellowship is also negotiated with the student and customarily covers a period of 9 to 12 months for each fellowship year. Students seeking a masters degree may be supported for a maximum of two years. Students seeking doctoral degrees may receive support for a maximum of three years, available over a four-year period. If selected to receive a fellowship, you will be contacted no later than seven months after the close of the solicitation and should subsequently receive your official notification of award by no later than 9 months after the close of the solicitation for the fall term. Please note that this schedule may be changed without notification due to factors that were not anticipated at the time of announcement. The official notification of an award will be made by the EPAs Grants Administration Division. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0107-0-1-304. Obligations: FY 07 $1,520,700; FY 08 est $1,529,000; and FY 09 est $2,066,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Graduate- A maximum of $74,000 will be provided for masters fellows (two years) and up to $111,000 (three years) for doctoral fellows. Awards range from $55,000 to $111,000 total per fellowship and average $33,386 per year. Undergraduate- The fellowship provides up to $17,000 per year of academic support and $7,500 for internship support for a combined total of up to $41,500 over the life of the fellowship. Awards range from $30,000 to $41,500 total per fellowship and average $35,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Applications received for the Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program (Graduate)- FY 05: 231; FY 06: 167. New awards for the Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program (Graduate)- FY 05: 23; FY 06: 21. Applications received for the Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program (Undergraduate)- FY 05: 45; FY 06: 40. New awards for the Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program (Undergraduate)FY 05: 16; FY 06: 15. Abstracts of awards and summary results of the research are available on the NCER homepage: http://www.epa.gov/ncer. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: To obtain further information via the Internet for the Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program, click on Fellowships at http://www. epa.gov/ncer. For additional information pertaining to graduate fellowships, please contact: Stephanie Willett; phone: 202-343-9737; fax: 202-2330680; email: willett.stephanie@epa.gov. E-mail inquiries are preferred. For additional information pertaining to undergraduate fellowships, please contact: Georgette Boddie; phone: 202-343-9741; fax: 202-233-0680; email: boddie.georgette@epa.gov. E-mail inquiries are preferred. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/ncer.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1. Evaluate the various biogeochemical processes occurring in a pilot scale constructed wetland treatment system to decrease mercury, selenium, and arsenic concentrations in flue gas desulfurization (FGD) wastewater to achieve established discharge limitations. 2. Characterize the distribution of Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) and ground level ozone resulting from natural (anthropogenic), agricultural sources and from prescribed and wildland fires. 3. Employ a novel synthesis method involving specialty polymers to develop materials that may be employed downstream of a diesel engine as part of a catalytic converter. 4. Perform a comparative analysis of sedimentation and its environmental impacts resulting from drinking water treatment and urbanization in Monte Ne, Blackburn Creek, and Prairie Creek coves of Beaver Reservoir, northwest Arkansas. 5. Measurement of tropospheric ozone at a height of 210 meters above the ground for an entire ozone season in Tulsa, Oklahoma. See Web Page for information on previously funded projects under the Greater Research Opportunities: Fellowship Program: http://www.epa.gov/ncer. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. See the Web page (http://www.epa.gov/ncer) for additional information on the evaluative criteria for the RFAs. APPLICATION FORM: Listing of opportunities and application forms available online: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15267&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9996 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15269&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9998 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15271&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10000 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15273&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10002 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15277&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10006 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15276&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10005 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15274&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10003 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15272&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10001 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15279&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10008 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15266&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW Application Form: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9995 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15265&flag2006=true&m ode=VIEW

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7. SCIENCE TO ACHIEVE RESULTS (STAR) FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: The National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is offering graduate fellowships for masters and doctoral level students in environmentally related fields of study. The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage promising students to obtain advanced degrees and pursue careers in environmentally related fields. This goal is consistent with the mission of EPA, which is to provide leadership in the nations environmental science, research, education, assessment, restoration, and preservation efforts. This program will benefit both the public and private sectors which will need a steady stream of well-trained environmental specialists if society is to meet the environmental challenges of the future. These fellowships are intended to help defray costs associated with advanced environmentally-oriented study leading to a masters or doctoral degree. Funding Priority-Fiscal Year 2006 The STAR Fellowship Program will support fellowships in the following areas: Environmental Engineering (limited to pollution prevention, includes sustainability; treatment and remediation); Atmospheric Sciences; Environmental Chemistry and Environmental Materials Science; Geology (includes hydrogeology); Economics (includes market incentives and health and ecosystem valuation); Geography; Environmental Decision-making research (limited to projects in community-based participatory research, intervention strategies, environmental behavior modification, environmental education, environmental justice); Urban/Regional Planning; Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, and Genetics (includes genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics); Microbiology; Public Health Sciences (includes environmental epidemiology, exposure assessment, biostatistics, and health risk assessment); Toxicology (includes pharmacokinetics and toxicodynamic modeling); Health Physics limited to research involving radiation interaction, detection, and dosimetry; radiation protection standards and regulations, biological effects, risk assessment and ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable radiation exposure) concepts, facility design and nuclear safety; radiological emergency management; environmental monitoring and assessment; and nuclear waste management); Aquatic Systems Ecology - freshwater systems only; Oceanography and Coastal Processes - includes ecosystems ranging from estuarine to marine; Terrestrial Systems Ecology (plants and soils only-limited to soils, plants and the microorganisms that inhabit them; includes animals -the animal research need not be the primary focus of the project). TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: All STAR fellowship awards are made in response to a competitive solicitation. Funds are to provide resources to allow for fellowships related to environmental issues. No matching funds are required. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www.epageoprogram.us. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Individuals must be citizens of the United States or its territories or possessions, or be lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Resident aliens must include their green card number in their pre-application. EPA may choose to verify this number with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service of the Department of Homeland Security. Students do not need to be enrolled in or formally accepted in a full-time graduate program at the time they apply for a fellowship, but proof of enrollment or acceptance must be produced prior to the award of the fellowship. Students must attend a fully accredited U.S. college or university

(located in the U.S. or its territories). Students must be pursuing a masters or doctoral degree in an environmentally related field of specialization. Students who have completed more than one year in the masters program or four years in the doctoral program are not eligible. Students enrolled in a masters program, however, may apply for a doctoral fellowship. Employees of the U.S. government must be able to prove separation from Federal service before accepting this fellowship. Acceptance of this fellowship does not necessarily preclude acceptance of other scholarship, fellowship, traineeship, or grant aid. However, this fellowship may not be awarded to anyone who will simultaneously be receiving other federal assistance. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual/Family; Student/Trainee; and Graduate Student. Credentials/Documentation: EPA may request that fellows document their affiliation with an eligible institution. The Agency may also request that applicants demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, and experience in the field to carry out the fellowship. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. NCER invites pre-applications for graduate fellowships in academic disciplines relating to environmental research including engineering, public health, and ecological sciences. A pre-application provides the information needed for the review of its merit. Following the merit review, top rated applicants will be required to submit a brief formal application. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Completed pre-applications must be submitted to the: Environmental Protection Agency Peer Review Division (8725F) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 or as shown in the specific solicitation, which is accessible through the EPA/ORD/NCER website at http://www.epa.gov/ncer. Specific details on the application process is described in the solicitation which is located at: http://www.epa.gov/ncer. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain competitive opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals, and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines: As shown in the solicitation, which is accessible through the EPA/ORD/ NCER website at http://www.epa.gov/ncer. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 210 days from the close of the solicitation. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: None. 175

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The term of a graduate fellowship is negotiated with students and customarily covers a period of 9 to 12 months for each fellowship year. Students seeking a masters degree may be supported for a maximum of two years. Students seeking doctoral degrees may receive support for a maximum of three years, available over a period of four years. If selected to receive a fellowship, you will be contacted no later than seven months after the close of the solicitation and should subsequently receive your official notification of award by no later than 9 months after the close of the solicitation for the fall term. Please note that this schedule may be changed without notification due to factors that were not anticipated at the time of announcement. The official notification of an award will be made by the EPAs Grants Administration Division. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0107-0-1-304. Obligations: FY 07 $9,100,000; FY 08 est. $7,200,000; and FY 09 est. $5,875,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: A maximum of $74,000 will be provided for masters fellows (two years) and up to $111,000 (three years) for doctoral fellows. Awards range from $55,000 to $111,000 total per fellowship and average $80,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Applications received for the STAR Fellowship Program- FY 07: 989; FY 08: 878. New Awards for the STAR Fellowship Program - FY 07: 68. Abstracts oawards and summary results of the research are available on the NCER homepage: http://www.epa.gov/ncer. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: To obtain further information via the Internet for the STAR Fellowship Program, click on Fellowships at http://www.epa.gov/ncer. Further information, if needed, may also be obtained from Stephanie Willett, Telephone: (202) 343-9737; FAX: (202) 233-0680; e-mail: willett. stephanie@epa.gov. E-mail inquiries are preferred. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/ncer. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Study how cropping patterns on local and regional scales affect insect outbreaks in agriculture. The research will combine field studies and environmental modeling to anticipate insecticide usage where cropping patterns are changing. (2) Investigate the ecological outcomes of discharging wastewater effluent into streams with varying hydrologic regimes and analyze the policy frameworks driving this current practice. (3) Develop wastewater testing and treatment methods for the detection and removal of pharmaceuticals from wastewater. (4) Examine the link between extreme temperatures and elevated ozone pollution as a cause of increased risk of death. (5) Study the impacts of different urban land use types on mercury pollution in stormwater runoff. See Web Page (http://www.epa.gov/ncer) for additional information on previously funded projects under the STAR Fellowship Program. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. See the Web page (http://www.epa.gov/ncer) for additional information on the evaluative criteria for this RFA. APPLICATION FORM: Forms, abstracts instructions and key contacts: EPA QA G-5 EPA Star Grant Abstract 424b Current and Pending Support

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FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR, OFFICE OF POLICY, ECONOMICS AND INNOVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: (1) To support analyses, studies, evaluations, workshops, conferences, and demonstration projects that lead to reduced pollutants generated and conservation of natural resources; (2) to improve economic information and analytic methods to support studies, surveys, analyses, evaluations, conferences, workshops, and demonstration projects on the benefits, costs, and impacts of environmental programs; and (3) to improve economic information and analytic methods to support studies, surveys, analyses, evaluations, conferences, workshops, and demonstration projects of incentive-based and voluntary environmental management strategies and mechanisms; and (4) to support research to explore and develop strategies and mechanisms for those in the economic, social, governmental, and environmental arenas to use in environmental management decisions. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2008: Pending budget decisions, the funding priorities for this program may include continued support for innovative projects related to exploring, testing, or implementing smart growth policies and other environmentally preferable approaches to development. In the area of economic research, pending budget decisions, there will be a solicitation focused on economic workshops and an economic research solicitation which may focus on methods to improve capacity to measure economic value of health and ecological benefits. The latter will be supported under the Economics and Decision Sciences Program that prior to FY 2008 had been administered by EPAs Office of Research and Development, National Center for Environmental Research. Effective in FY 2008, responsibility and resources for this program were transferred within EPA to the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2009: Pending budget decisions, the funding priorities for this program may include continued support for innovative projects related to exploring, testing, or implementing smart growth policies and other environmentally preferable approaches to development. In the area of economic research, pending budget decisions, there will be one or two solicitations focused on (1) methods to improve capacity to measure economic value of health and ecological benefits, or (2) use of market-based approaches to accomplish environmental management objectives. These solicitations will be supported under the Economics and Decision Sciences Program that prior to FY 2008 had been administered by EPAs Office of Research and Development, National Center for Environmental Research. Effective in FY 2008, responsibility and resources for this program were transferred within EPA to the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients allowable direct costs incident to approved Environmental Policy and Innovation plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Funding awarded for research does not include research within the purview of EPAs Office or Research and Development. Funds awarded under Section 311(b)(3) of CERCLA must be used for projects relating to innovative or alternative treatment technologies that may be utilized in response actions to achieve more permanent protection of human health and welfare and the environment. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www.epageoprogram.us. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Assistance under this program is generally available to States, territories, Indian Tribes, interstate organizations, intrastate organizations, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or

private nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. For profit organizations are generally not eligible for funding. Some of EPAs statutes may limit assistance to specific types of interested applicants. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, Indian Tribes, universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public and private nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Documentation of nonprofit status may be required. Applicants may be requested to demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principle investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 and A-110 must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance. Requests for application kits must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Division, (3903R), Washington, DC 20460 or through the appropriate EPA Regional Office. Additional information on the EPA grant package can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ogd/grants/how_to_apply.htm. Unsolicited applications must be submitted to GAD. Applicants are encouraged to submit copies of unsolicited proposals to EPAs Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation at the same time. Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications will specify application procedures. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For non-competitive awards, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant. For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines: Deadlines will be specified in Request for Applications or Request for Initial Proposals. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 180 days for most competitive solicitations. For competitive

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solicitations administered under the Economic and Decision Sciences program, the time to notification is approximately 240 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: None. Generally, EPA incrementally funds grants and cooperative agreements for Environmental Policy and Innovation. Approval of subsequent funding increments is dependent on satisfactory project progress, continued relevance of the project to EPAs priorities, availability of funds, and Agency policy on the competitive grant process. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. EPAs Appropriation Act requires that applicants submitting unsolicited research grant proposals share in the cost of conducting research. The amount of the cost share will be based on the mutuality of interest between the Government and the applicant. This requirement cannot be waived by EPA. In addition, CERCLA 311(b)(3) requires that to the maximum extent possible, EPA enter into an appropriate cost sharing arrangement with recipients of grants and cooperative agreements relating to innovative and alternative treatment technologies. EPA may waive the 311(b)(3) cost sharing requirement in appropriate cases. Matching requirements may be established in program guidance or the terms of competitive solicitations. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: EPA normally funds grants and cooperative agreements on a 12-month basis. However, EPA can negotiate the project period with each applicant based on project requirements. EPA limits project periods to 5 years. Grants and cooperative agreements may be incrementally or fully funded. This determination will be made by the EPA. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-1810-0-1-304. Obligations: OBLIGATIONS: For awards directed at smart growth issues, the following distributions and projections are - FY 07 total awarded through new awards and incremental funding: $618,500; FY 08 total expected to be awarded through new awards and incremental funding: $922,000; FY 09 projected new awards and incremental funding: $958,000. For awards directed at economic analysis and research topics, including funding provided under the Economic and Decision Sciences program, the following distributions and projections are - FY 07 total awarded through new awards and incremental funding: $2,179,000 (majority of funds supporting Economic and Decision Sciences program, in response to solicitations initiated when program managed by ORD, NCER during FY 2006-2007). FY 08 total expected to be awarded through new awards and incremental funding: $1,200,000 (of which $600,000 supporting Economics and Decision Sciences program). FY 09 projected new awards and incremental funding: $1,500,000 (of which $1,000,000 supporting Economics and Decision Sciences program) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For awards related to smart growth, the range is from $30,000 to $250,000, with an average of $90,000. For awards in the area of economics - related to Workshops: range is $20,000 - $200,000, with an average award of $75,000. Related to Research: range is $50,000-$1,000,000, with an average of $300,000. There were no earmarks included in FY 2007 or FY 2008. Do not anticipate any earmarks in FY 2009.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Through managed competitions awarded in FY 05, assistance agreements were awarded to organizations to support the Agencys Smart Growth Program. Although there were no competitions in FY 06, examples of activities funded through incremental funding include development of guidelines for green, dense urban redevelopment, identification of barriers to smart growth and development of options to eliminate them, support for smart growth visioning and recognition programs, and co-sponsorship of a smart growth conference. In FY 07, examples of funded activities include identification of barriers to smarth growth and deveopment of options to eliminate them, support for smart growth visioning and recognition programs, and co-sponsorship of a smart growth conference. The ratio of applications received to those awarded is about 10:1 for the smart growth program. As in past years, grants supporting workshops and conferences related to economic research and analysis are expected to be awarded in FY 2008. The FY 2008 solicitation for workshops is expected to receive 20-30 applications, of which it is expected that 8-10 will be awarded funds in FY2008. The Economics and Decision Sciences research program in FY2007 completed selection of awards for two solicitations Market Mechanisms and Incentives: Case Studies and Experimental Testbeds for New Environmental Trading Programs (2006) totaling awards of $1,336,000 and Methodological Advances in Benefit Transfer Methods (2006) totaling awards of $592,000. There were three grants awarded for each of the two solicitations. The ratio of applications received to those awarded in the area of economic analysis and research is about 4:1. The research supported by this program helps to strengthen the quality and completeness of the scientific information used in preparing economic analyses. The program works to fill gaps in the quantification of the costs and benefits associated with environmental regulations and policies. As an example, one grant recipients listed the following accomplishments associated with a series of economic workshops funded under this program: For the 2007 Workshop, 324 researchers were invited, and 106 participated. We will continue to obtain feedback on the program and workshop in our effort to improve quality. We will also track the papers afterwards to gauge their success in publication. We have some data on successful progress toward publication of papers that were presented at prior workshops for years 2005 and 2006. Eleven papers were presented each year. Any given paper can easily take more than two years to get published, even if it is revised for the very first journal to which it was submitted. Of the eleven papers from the summer of 2006, three are already forthcoming or published in peer reviewed journals. In addition, three are being revised for resubmission. Of eleven papers presented at the 2005 Workshop, one is being revised for resubmission, and nine are forthcoming or published. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: For information on grant applications and procedures, contact: Environmental Protection Agency, Grants and Interagency Agreements Management Division, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code: 3903R, Washington, DC 20460. For program information contact Pamela Stirling; Phone: (202) 566-0949; FAX: (202) 566-3001; e-mail: stirling. pamela@epa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/opei. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: EPA has funded projects such as reviewing a citys municipal code; identifying barriers to smart growth and developing options to eliminate the specific barriers; integrating redevelopment solutions for brownfields for a particular state; sponsoring economic policy or economic methodology development workshops and conferences; supporting applied dissertations in environmental economics; and supporting high priority environmental economic research topics. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Non-competitive proposals are judged for: (a) technical merit in terms of: (1) strengths and weaknesses of the project; (2) adequacy of overall project design; (3) competency of proposed staff; (4) suitability of

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9. ALTERNATIVE OR INNOVATIVE TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DEMONSTRATION, TRAINING, AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESEARCH GRANTS
FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: To support grants and cooperative agreements for (1) a program of research, evaluation, testing, development, and demonstration of alternative or innovative treatment technologies which may be utilized in response actions to achieve more permanent protection of human health and welfare and the environment; (2) a technology transfer program including the development, collection, evaluation, coordination, and dissemination of information relating to the utilization of alternative or innovative treatment technologies for response actions; (3) a program of training and evaluation of training needs in the procedures for the handling and removal of hazardous substances for employees who handle hazardous substances and training in the management of facilities at which hazardous substances are located and in the evaluation of the hazards to human health presented by such facilities for State and local health and environmental agency personnel, and (4) a program of research with respect to the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effects on and risks to human health of hazardous substances and detection of hazardous substances in the environment. Funding Priority - Fiscal Year 2006: The Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response will give priority to projects that will provide States, local governments and tribes with research support and training relating to technologies applicable to hazardous substance cleanups; provide financial assistance for State representative forums to discuss and share experiences on emerging remediation technologies and strategies, and to exchange information on findings of remediation research among States; and provide funding for hazardous substances management training to State personnel. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants and cooperative agreements are available to support recipients eligible and allowable direct costs incurred under an approved work plan plus allowable indirect costs, in accordance with established EPA policies and regulations. Funds awarded under Section 311(b)(3) of CERCLA must be used for projects relating to innovative or alternative treatment technologies that may be utilized in response actions to achieve more permanent protection of human health and welfare and the environment. Types of discrete projects may include: land use controls research; health effects in construction workers; studies of above ground storage tank inspection practices; remediation technologies and strategies; and support for State forums to share information on research on hazardous substances waste remediation. Funding awarded for research under CERCLA 311(c) does not include research within the purview of EPAs Office of Research and Development. Assistance agreement awards under this program may involve or relate to geospatial information. Further information regarding geospatial information may be obtained by viewing the following website: www. epageoprogram.us. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Assistance under this program is generally available to States, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions, and individuals. In some instances, EPA will consider applications from profit makers, proposing projects with significant technical merit and relevance to EPAs Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. Nonprofit organizations described in Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying activities as defined in Section 3 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 are not eligible to apply. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete

to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: State and local governments, U.S. territories and possessions, Indian Tribes, universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, industry, and other public and private institutions and individuals. Credentials/Documentation: EPA may request that applicants document their nonprofit status. The Agency may also request that applicants demonstrate they have appropriate background, academic training, experience in the field, and necessary equipment to carry out projects. EPA may ask applicants or principle investigators to provide curriculum vitae and relevant publications. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the nature of the preapplication/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. Applicants considering submitting proposals are advised to discuss proposed projects with or submit pre-applications to staff in the appropriate EPA technical program offices. When making competitive awards, EPA will specify the nature of the pre-application assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 and A-110 must be used for this program. EPA requires final applications to be made on Standard Form 424. Requests for application kits must be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Division, 3903R, Washington, DC 20460. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Unsolicited applications must be submitted to GAD. Applicants are encouraged to submit copies of unsolicited proposals to EPAs Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response at the same time. Requests for Initial Proposals or Requests for Applications will specify application procedures. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For non-competitive awards, EPA will conduct an administrative evaluation to determine the adequacy of the application in relation to grant regulations and to technical and program evaluation to determine the merit and relevance of the project. The Agency will then advise the applicant if funding is being considered. A final work plan will then be negotiated with the applicant. For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions and criteria as stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines: or competitive awards, deadlines will be specified in the Request for Applications or Request for Initial Proposals. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 180

Approximately 180 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: None. EPA may incrementally fund grants and cooperative agreements under this program. Approval of subsequent funding increments is dependent on satisfactory project progress, continued relevance of the project to EPAs priorities, and availability of funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: EPAs Appropriation Act requires that applicants submitting unsolicited research grant and cooperative agreement proposals share in the cost of conducting research. The amount of the cost share will be based on the mutuality of interest between the Government and the applicant. This requirement cannot be waived by EPA. In addition, CERCLA 311(b)(3) requires that EPA, to the maximum extent possible, enter into an appropriate cost sharing arrangement with recipients of grants and cooperative agreements relating to innovative and alternative treatment technologies EPA may waive the 311(b)(3) cost sharing requirement in appropriate cases. This program has no statutory formula. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: EPA generally funds grants and cooperative agreements in a lump sum on a 12-month basis. However, EPA can negotiate the project period with each applicant based on project requirements. Incremental funding may be available. EPA generally limits project periods to 5 years. The Office of Congressional Liaison is notified of the award. They in turn notify the appropriate House and Senate members that the assistance agreement has been awarded. This notification period lasts 5. After the 5 Day Congressional notification period, the original award document will be sent to the recipient. A copy of the award document will be sent to the Project Officer and the Las Vegas Financial Management Center or the Regions Financial Management Office. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0107-0-1-304. Obligations: FY 07 $1,711,400; FY 08 $315,190; and FY 09 est. $2,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For each fiscal year it is $20,000 - $450,000, Average $320,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Technical conferences and training events for nonfederal personnel on innovative and alternative treatment technologies; to conduct research with respect to the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effects on, and risks to, human health from hazardous substances and detection of hazardous substances in the environment, as related to states and territories; and, to increase the county officials capacity to identify, assess, finance, revitalize and manage over time contaminated or potentially contaminated properties. In FY 07 there were five awards, and in FY 08 three. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: For information on grant applications and procedures, contact: Environmental Protection Agency, Grants Administration Division, 3903R, Washington, D.C., 20460. For program information contact: Barbara McDonough Contracts Management Branch, Resources Management Division Office of Superfund Remediation & Technology Innovation USEPA

(5202-G) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Email: mcdonough.barbara@epa.gov Phone: (703) 603-9042 FAX: (703) 6039133. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/index.htm. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Land use controls research; estimating soil ingestion in construction workers; study of state and territorial above ground storage tank inspection practices; State support for forums to discuss and share experiences on remediation technologies and strategies; and support for State forums to share information on research on waste remediation. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. APPLICATION FORM: How to Apply: http://www.epa.gov/superfund/community/tag/howcan.htm

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(NNEMS Fellowship Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY OBJECTIVES: To provide students an opportunity to participate in a research project that is directly related to their field of study. To foster a growing interest among higher education students in environmental careers. To help defray the costs associated with the pursuit of academic programs related to the field of environmental protection, such as pollution control, science, engineering, technology, social science, and specialty areas. Funding Priority-Fiscal Year 2006 includes research projects in the following categories: 1) Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law, 2) Environmental Management and Administration, 3) Environmental Science, 4) Public Relations and Communications, and 5) Computer Programming and Development. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The funds are to provide resources to allow for training and research fellowships relating to environmental issues. No matching funds are required. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A NNEMS Fellowship is available to any associate, undergraduate, graduate, or advanced student who meets the general criteria listed below, as well as those identified for associate, undergraduate, graduate and advanced students. At a minimum, all applicants must be: 1) A citizen of the United States, its territories or possessions, or lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residency. 2) Enrolled for academic credit at a college or university, or distance-learning institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting organization recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Associate and Undergraduate Students: Students attending 2- or 4-year institutions or distance learning institutions must meet the following requirements: 1) 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) based on a scale of 4.0 at the time that the application is due. 2) Completion of at least four courses related to the field of environmental studies. Graduate and Advanced Students: Students enrolled in graduate or doctoral programs must meet the following requirements: 1) Currently enrolled in a graduate or Ph.D. program or can provide proof of acceptance and enrollment to a graduate or Ph.D. program at the time of fellowship award. 2) Completion of at least one semester of graduate or Ph.D. work, or at least four undergraduate courses related to the field of environmental studies. For certain competitive funding opportunities under this CFDA description, the Agency may limit eligibility to compete to a number or subset of eligible applicants consistent with the Agencys Assistance Agreement Competition Policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: Students. Credentials/Documentation: Students are required to submit an official transcript from each 2- or 4-year college or university, or distance learning institution attended. A student must submit verification of acceptance and/or enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program if the applicant is a graduating senior. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: If an applicant submits an unsolicited proposal it will be reviewed and evaluated in accordance with Agency policy and procedures. Regarding pre-application/pre-proposal assistance with respect to competitive funding opportunities under this program description, EPA will generally specify the

nature of the pre-application/pre-proposal assistance, if any, that will be available to applicants in the competitive announcement. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Students who are interested in applying for a NNEMS fellowship must submit four complete application packages (one original and three copies) that include: 1) A completed NNEMS application, 2) SF 424, 3) A resume, 4) A completed NNEMS reference form, 5) A completed NNEMS Disclosure and Waiver Statement, 6) Verification of acceptance and/or enrollment in a graduate or Ph.D. program if the applicant is a graduating senior, and 7) An official transcript for each 2- or 4-year college or university, or distance learning institution attended. Official transcripts should be opened and photocopied as three copies. NNEMS application forms can be obtained on our web site at: www.epa.gov/enviroed. Applicants must submit their completed application package to: NNEMS Fellowship Program Tetra Tech EM Inc. 1881 Campus Commons Drive, Suite 200 Reston, VA 20191 Students selected for a NNEMS Fellowship must fill out a Fellowship Application (EPA Form 5770-2), a Fellowship Facilities and Commitment Statement (5770-3), and a NNEMS Fellowship Application. Applicants may use http://www.grants.gov to electronically apply for certain grant opportunities under this CFDA. Award Procedure: For competitive awards, EPA will review and evaluate applications, proposals and/or submissions in accordance with the terms, conditions, and criteria stated in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Competitions will be conducted in accordance with EPA policies/regulations for competing assistance agreements. Deadlines: Completed application packages are generally due in late January. The exact date is specified annually in the catalog that lists the fellowship projects available for the current year. That catalog is available at www.epa.gov/ enviroed and on many college campuses where reference documents for financial opportunities are located. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days. Appeals: Assistance agreement competition-related disputes will be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures published in 70 FR (Federal Register) 3629, 3630 (January 26, 2005). Copies of these procedures may also be requested by contacting the individual(s) listed as Information Contacts. Disputes relating to matters other than competitive selection of recipients will be resolved under 40 CFR 30.63 or 40 CFR 31.70, as applicable. Renewals: Grants are solicited through competitions and are not renewed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: NNEMS Fellowships are awarded for three months full-time and up to three years part-time. Students receive payment in the form of a stipend typically paid in equal monthly payments throughout the duration of the fellowship period. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 68-0108-0-1-304. Obligations: FY 07 $221,335; FY 08 $217,859; and FY 09 est $235,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Recipients of NNEMS fellowships receive a grant award in the form of a stipend, based on the students level of education and the duration and 182

location of the project. Grant awards range from approximately $7,100.00 to $11,300.00 per award for a 3-month, full-time period. The average award is for approximately $10,000.00. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Each year, the NNEMS program offers approximately 20 to 25 research projects, developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC and in EPAs 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the EPA has awarded nearly 1,400 fellowships under the NNEMS program since its inception in 1986. Each year, EPA announces the available projects offered by EPA offices and students from colleges and universities nationwide make application to do the research or other environmental studies and tasks that are educational and promote environmental careers. In 2007, 138 applications were received and 16 applicants were awarded a NNEMS fellowship of which the average stipend amount was about $14,000. In 2008, 142 applications were received and 18 applicants were awarded a NNEMS fellowship with the average amount of the stipend being about $13,000. In 2009 EPA anticipates approximately 20 applicants will be awarded a fellowship, with $235,000.00 as the estimated total amount of awards. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: For additional information on the NNEMS program, please contact: Mr. Michael Baker, Office of Environmental Education (MC1704A), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20460. Telephone: (202) 564-0443 Fax: (202) 564-2754 Email: baker.michael@epa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: NNEMS fellows are placed in EPA Headquarters and Regional offices and laboratories nationwide. They work on a variety of EPA developed research projects and environmental topics relating to the following five categories: Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law; Environmental Management and Administration; Environmental Science; Public Relations and Communications; and Computer Programming and Development. Examples of projects offered by the NNEMS fellowship program relating to the above categories are as follows: 1) Environmental Policy, Regulation and Law: Fellowships offered in this category may provide students an opportunity to review and evaluate existing policies and regulations, or perhaps conduct research related to the development of new policies. A recently funded project involved a student researching and assessing a variety of air pollution control strategies designed to reduce particulate matter and ozone in order to reach the nation=s air quality goals. 2) Environmental Management and Administration: The fellowships offered in this category may focus on environmental management goals. A recently funded project involved a student conducting research to identify contaminated superfund sites that have the potential for beneficial reuse. 3) Environmental Science: Research projects in this category typically include direct participation in field studies and laboratory research. A recently funded project involved a student researching, compiling, and analyzing information on laboratory and field research and demonstration projects using bioremediation to address dense non-aqueous phase liquid contamination at hazardous waste sites. 4) Public Relations and Communications: These types of projects may include the review and analysis of public response to EPA policies and regulations, as well as general public opinion of environmental issues. These projects may also include assisting with the development of communication tools. A recently funded project involved researching and analyzing environmental information of interest to the public, researching and recommending information to include in press releases, and gaining knowledge and experience in how the Agency prepares for special press events. 5) Computer Programming and Development: These research projects may include the development of computer software, the development and querying of databases, or the design of programming functions required in laboratory work. A past funded project involved researching and collecting specific data about childrens health, risks of exposure, and possible sources, incorporating this information into a childrens health database,

and conducting analysis using a variety of spatial tools. Analysis procedures investigated the impacts of environmental pollution on childrens health and identified where children are at the greatest risk. For a complete listing of NNEMS 2006 project descriptions, see: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/ NNEMS. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The evaluation and selection criteria for competitive awards under this CFDA description will be described in the announcement of the competitive funding opportunity. Applicants must meet all of the basic eligibility requirements. Eligible applications then will be reviewed by panels comprised of EPA staff members. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) relevancy of classroom experience of the student as it relates to the EPA research project, 2) the students understanding of the proposed EPA research project subject matter, 3) relevancy of work experience of the student (whether volunteer activities, internships, or paid jobs) as it relates to the EPA research project, 4) relevancy of the students academic studies as it relates to the EPA research project, 5) leadership skills, written communication skills, and demonstrated success at working well in an office, laboratory, or field environment, as appropriate to the project, and 6) potential for success, as reflected by academic records, letters of reference, and other relevant information. Applications that are scored highly by the panels of reviewers are sent to NNEMS staff and EPA project officers for selection consideration. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 & SF424a (see complete application and form details in fy2006frsolnotice)

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1. INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS
(I&I) FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OBJECTIVES: To encourage the development and commercialization of energy-saving inventions by providing financial and technical assistance to projects that have a potential for significant energy savings and future commercialization markets through a competitive solicitation process. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The assistance provides financial assistance for research and development of innovative, energy-saving ideas and invention. Inventions and Innovations support energy efficiency and renewable energy technology development in focus areas that align with the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy programs. Further Program information may be found at http://www. eere.energy.gov/inventions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals that are U.S. citizens, either native-born or naturalized, small businesses that are U.S. owned as defined in 10 CFR 600.501. Individual inventors and very small businesses (15 or fewer employees) are especially encouraged to participate. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual inventors and small businesses will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: This Program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This Program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Only proposals prepared in response to the details contained in the annual competitive solicitation will be accepted. The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the grants.gov website at http://www.grants.gov/. Award Procedure: The size of the federal grant awards range up to $50,000 for category 1 applications, proposals at the conceptual stage of an idea, and up to $250,000 for category 2 applications, proposals at the developmental stage of an idea. Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and selected for grant awards by a panel of knowledgeable program and technical personnel. In addition to financial assistance, this Program offers technical guidance and commercialization support to successful applicants. Deadlines: Applications are due on the date and time specified in the annual competitive solicitation. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is from 90 to 120 days from the close of the solicitation to the award announcement. Appeals:

Unsuccessful applicants are entitled to a debriefing by DOE program officials with a clear explanation of why the proposal was not accepted for funding. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Cost-sharing is not required, but highly encouraged. Level of cost-share is one of the programmatic selection considerations used by the selection official. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Award project periods range from 1 to 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 89-0203-0-1-270. Obligations: FY 07 $2,753,990; FY 08 est $144,893; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Past awards average $150,000 for categories 1 and 2. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since the start of the Inventions and Innovation Program in 1977 more than five hundred inventions have received financial support from DOE, with nearly 25 percent reaching the marketplace. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program, EE-2K, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: (877) 3373463. Web Site Address: http://www.eere.energy.gov/inventions/ EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Examples of funded projects may be accessed at http://www.eere.energy. gov/inventions and http://www1.eere.energy.gov under the I&I Funded Projects section. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Uniqueness, technical feasibility, marketability, energy relationship (including energy savings). APPLICATION FORM: See How do I apply for an I&I Grant at: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/ inventions/financial_faq.html#grant

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2. FOSSIL ENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF FOSSIL ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OBJECTIVES: The mission of the Fossil Energy (FE) Research and Development program is to promote the development and use of environmentally and economically superior technologies for supply, conversion, delivery, utilization and reliability constraints of producing and using fossil fuels. These activities will involve cooperation with industry, DOE Laboratories, universities and States. Success in this mission will benefit the Nation through lower energy costs, reduced environmental impact, increased technology exports, and reduced dependence on insecure energy sources. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Emphasis is on applied research and technology development. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, local governments, universities, governmental entities, consortia, nonprofit institutions, commercial corporations, joint Federal/Industry corporations, U.S. Territories, and individuals are eligible to apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Federal, State, local governments, universities, consortia, nonprofit institutions, commercial corporations, joint Federal/Industry corporations, and individuals will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Prior successful research and development experience in the fossil energy field and related areas. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: For competitive announcements and solicitations, the applicant should follow the procedures listed in the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the Grants.gov web-site: http://www.grants.gov/ In the case of Unsolicited Proposals, DOE encourages potential submitters to consult with program personnel before an extensive effort is expended in preparing a detailed unsolicited proposal. For construction under demonstration projects, an environmental impact statement/assessment is required in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The application forms must be downloaded from the specific funding opportunity announcement posted on the Grants.gov web-site: http://www. grants.gov/. Unsolicited proposals should be submitted in accordance with the instructions posted at the following web site: http://www.netl.doe. gov/business/usp/USPGuide022604.pdf. This program is subject to the provisions of 10 CFR 600 and FAR 15.6. Award Procedure: DOE solicitations sets forth award procedures. Unsolicited proposals will be evaluated by DOE personnel assigned to the specific area with peer reviews as required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Deadlines: None for USP. For others the deadline is stated in the financial assistance opportunity announcement (FOA) posted at http://www.grants.gov. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 90 to 180 days. Appeals:

None. Renewals: Awards may be modified or extended as required. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Varies with each grant/cooperative agreement. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The time period for a grant or cooperative agreement is dependent upon the individual project proposed. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 89-0224-0-1-271. Obligations: (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $470,065,442; FY 08 est $400,976,553; and FY 09 est $568,130,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $10,000,000/Average: $2,000,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 869 financial assistance actions were processed including new awards and amendments. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: National Energy Technology Laboratory, Acquisition & Assistance Division; P.O. Box 10940, Mail Stop 921-107, 626 Cochrans Mill Road, Pittsburgh, PA; 15236-0940. For Unsolicited Proposals, E-mail John Augustine at john. augustine@netl.doe.gov. Headquarters Office: Department of Energy, Fossil Energy Program, Maria Jones, 1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., Mail Stop FE-3, Washington, D.C. Contact: Telephone: (202) 586-1890 or Maria.Jones@hq.doe.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.netl.doe.gov and http://www.fossil.energy.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Membrane Process to Sequester CO2 From Power Plant Flue Gas; Demonstration of Mer-Cure Technology for Enhanced Mercury Control; Investigation of Hydrogen Fueled Internal Combustion Engine; Promote Increase Use of U.S. Clean Coal and Energy Technologies Collaboration and Transfer; Critical Energy Issues in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Other Regions; and Clean Energy Collaboration to Further Global Energy Security and Emissions Reduction CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: (1) Technical merit; (2) priority of technical work relating to proposal; (3) relevance to current program objectives; (4) cost-benefit judgment; and (5) amount of cost-sharing by potential awardee. APPLICATION FORM: Download Instructions and Applications online at: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=10016 http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9964 http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9965 http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9967

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3. UNIVERSITY REACTOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND EDUCATION SUPPORT

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY OBJECTIVES: To provide financial support for research design, equipment upgrades, student support, analysis, and assessments in science and technology in fields related to nuclear energy. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: In support of nuclear energy related research and development, equipment upgrades, and student support, financial support, in whole or in part, may be provided for: salaries, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, supporting costs required for technical activities, market analyses, financing plans, and other activities necessary to achieve the objective. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, institution of higher education, or nonprofit organization may apply. Certain programs under this CFDA have specific eligibility requirements related to university nuclear engineering degree programs or operating university research reactor. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture, institution of higher education, or nonprofit organization will benefit. Certain programs under this CFDA have specific eligibility requirements related to university nuclear engineering degree programs or operating university research reactor. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for institutions of higher education. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Informal communication addressed to the appropriate Headquarters Office listed below is desirable before preparing a detailed formal proposal. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Application Procedure: A detailed formal proposal by the organization interested in doing the work must be submitted. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Applications are processed by the assigned staff and approved by the Program Director. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is 12 months. Appeals: None. Renewals:

Proposals for renewal are subject to review and acceptance by the Headquarters Office. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: There are no formal requirements; cost-sharing is encouraged. Under the Matching Grants program, eligible universities must provide documentation of a match equal to that provided by DOE. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The period of performance is determined through negotiation. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 89-0224-0-1-271. Obligations: (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $12,131,633; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Approximately $50K-$300K per award, with a maximum of $12,000,000 for awards involving multiple institutions (approximately seven). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Grants have been awarded to individuals pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering and nuclear science related areas; departments for instrumentation upgrades and nuclear energy-related research; and university research reactors for maintenance, operation and student outreach. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Idaho Operations Office. Contact: Nancy Elizondo, Program Manager. Telephone: (208) 526-4169. Headquarters Office: Office of Nuclear Energy Germantown Building, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-1290. Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Power Development (NE- 3), Contact: Suibel Schuppner. Telephone: (301) 903-1652. Web Site Address: http://nuclear.energy.gov/universityPrograms/neUniversity2c.html. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Grants have been awarded for university research reactors, fuel conversion, reactor sharing, matching programs, fellowships and scholarships to nuclear engineering students, nuclear engineering education research, radiochemistry, and recruitment activities. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Technical merit of the proposal, appropriateness of the proposal method or approach, relevance to nuclear energy research and development, potential contribution to knowledge, and the background and experience of applicants are considered. APPLICATION FORM: 2007-017a-3

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SECTION 16: DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

1. INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AND STUDIES
FEDERAL AGENCY: ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: To improve foreign language, area, and other international studies training through support of research, studies, experimentation, development of specialized instructional materials, and the publication of specialized materials developed as a result of research conducted under this program. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The program supports research and studies that may include but are not limited to: 1) Studies and surveys to determine needs for increased or improved instruction in foreign language, area studies, or other international fields including the demand for foreign language, area, and other international specialists in government, education, and the private sector; 2) studies and surveys to assess the utilization of graduates of programs supported under this title by governmental, educational, and private sector organizations and other studies assessing the outcomes and effectiveness of programs so supported; 3) comparative studies of the effectiveness of strategies to provide international capabilities at institutions of higher education; 4) research on more effective methods of providing instruction and achieving competency in foreign languages; 5) the development and publication of specialized materials for use in foreign language, area studies, and other international fields, or for training foreign language, area and other international specialists; 6) the application of performance tests and standards across all areas of foreign language instruction and classroom use, and 7) other research or materials development projects that further the purposes of the International Education Programs authorized by Part A of Title VI of the HEA. Funds awarded under this program may not be used for the training of students and teachers. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public and private agencies, organizations, institutions, and individuals will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Formal applications should be prepared in response to announcements of mandatory program requirements and closing dates in the Federal Register. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed by Department of Education specialists and review panels of scholars. Deadlines: Will be announced in the Federal Register and are normally in October/

November of the year preceding the grant period. Contact the program office for more information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 6 to 7 months. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Projects conducted under a grant may be phased, with the phases following the first phase subject to renewal on a non-competitive basis. Renewals of grants, which were not included in the original negotiations, will be considered in competition with all other new applications and are dependent on the submission of reports that demonstrate that substantial progress has been made. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Depends on project, but is generally from 12 to 36 months. Phasing of projects is determined during the negotiation process. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0201-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $5,822,840; FY 08 $4,288,000; and FY 09 est $6,837,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For FY 2008, the range of awards is expected to be $50,000 to $200,000; the average award is expected to be $114,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For FY 2008, 14 new awards and 32 continuation awards are expected to be made. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: International Education Programs Service, Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20202-5331. Contact: Ed McDermott. Telephone: (202) 502-7636. E-mail Address Ed.mcdermott@ed.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsirs/. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: HEA Title VI, Part A, Section 606: An Assessment Study; National Proficiency Tests in Ukrainian and Croatian; Teaching about the Americas: An Electronic Curriculum; Instructional Materials on China and Japan; Proficiency-based Business Arabic; A CD-ROM-based Video in Japanese Language and Culture; Middle East Curriculum and Dissemination Project; Teaching Materials for Russian Language Instruction at the Secondary Schools Level; Africa: Media and Education Project; Survey of Foreign Language Entrance and Degree Requirements in U.S. Colleges and Universities. International Law - Video Course and Learners Guide, Hausa Language and Culture Video Project, The Muslim Middle East: Curriculum Development and Dissemination Project. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The criteria for selecting proposals is stated in 34 CFR 655.31, 660.31, 660.32, and 660.33. The Secretary will evaluate applications in accordance with the published criteria. An applicant may receive as many as five or ten points or as few as zero points under each criterion. (20 U.S.C. 11211127, 3063- 3065.) APPLICATION FORM: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency andrequired by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 187

Formal applications should be prepared in response to announcements of mandatory program requirements and closing dates in the Federal Register. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110

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2. OVERSEAS PROGRAMS - SPECIAL BILATERAL PROJECTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: To increase mutual understanding and knowledge between the people of the United States and those in other countries by offering qualified U.S. educators opportunities to participate in short-term study seminars abroad on topics in the social sciences and the humanities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Discretionary). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Program funds provide round-trip economy airfare, room and board, tuition and fees for seminars. Actual locations may vary from year-to-year. No dependents are to accompany awardees participating in seminars. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: (1) Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status; (2) must hold a bachelors degree; (3) must have a minimum of 3 years full-time professional experience in U.S. school systems teaching or supervising in the social sciences or humanities subjects; (4) must have at least 3 years full-time in teaching, administering or supervising in the humanities, the social sciences or social studies subjects; (5) applicants must be currently employed full-time in teaching, administering or supervising in the aforementioned areas; (6) applicants also must meet any language requirements if applicable (see the application booklet for details). If selected, awardees must furnish evidence of good health and emotional maturity. Beneficiary Eligibility: (1) Undergraduate faculty members of four year colleges/universities and 2year community colleges in the fields of the humanities and social sciences; (2) supervisors and secondary (grades 9 through 12) and elementary and junior high school (grades K through 8) teachers of social studies and humanities; and (3) curriculum development specialists, administrators of local and State education agencies who have direct responsibility for developing curriculum in the subject areas encompassed by the social sciences and the humanities. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants basic data; education and professional preparation; present and previous employment; specific statement of objectives; plans to utilize the knowledge and experience gained from the seminar; involvement in educational/professional/civic groups, associations/organizations; personal traits; honors/awards/publications, etc. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Center for International Education and Graduate Programs Service, Department of Education, publishes an annual announcement of opportunities and conducts open competition to select participants. Binational commissions or foundations or other appropriate agencies receive funding to conduct the seminars. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and as required by OMB Circular No. A102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Eligible applicants may submit applications for a position in one of the seminars when the announcement of a new competition is made though journals, newsletters, educational associations, individuals, etc. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure: Recommendations are made to the Secretary of Education following advice from a panel of consultants. All recommended selections are subject to review and final approval by the presidentially appointed J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Deadlines: Generally in late October of the year preceding the award to attend a seminar overseas. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants notified in mid March of selection for seminars. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: From 4 to 6 weeks. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0201-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $2,670,325; FY 08 $2,149,000; and FY 09 est $2,420,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For FY 2008, the range of awards is expected to be $70,000 to $313,000; the average award is expected to be $317,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, approximately 144 participants were enrolled in nine projects. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: International Education Programs Service, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202-5331. Contact Gail Holdren, Email: gale.holdren@ed.gov, Telephone: (202) 502-7691. Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/ EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Seminars have been conducted in Chile, China, Egypt, Hungary, Poland, Malaysia, Mexico, and Zimbabwe. Annual language training programs are offered in Japan for teachers of Japanese. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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3. FEDERAL PELL GRANT PROGRAM

(Pell Grants) FEDERAL AGENCY: FEDERAL STUDENT AID, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: To provide eligible undergraduate postsecondary students who have demonstrated financial need with grant assistance to help meet educational expenses. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The student must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen who has been accepted for enrollment in, and is making satisfactory academic progress at an eligible institution of higher education. Eligible schools may be public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education, (such as colleges, universities, vocational-technical schools, hospital schools of nursing), and for- profit institutions (proprietary). Eligible males who are at least 18 years or older and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service. Graduate students and students who have already earned a bachelors degree are not eligible for assistance, except those enrolled in an eligible program leading to a professional certification in teaching. Applicants must demonstrate need according to Part F of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Undergraduate students and students pursuing a teaching certificate enrolled as regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. The applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and have a high school diploma, a GED, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program offered. Beneficiary Eligibility: Undergraduate students and students pursuing a teaching certificate that are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens and meet financial need criteria. Students must be: regular students in an eligible program and enrolled in institutions of higher education, making satisfactory academic progress. Incarcerated students, except those incarcerated in local penal facilities, are ineligible. Students must sign a statement of educational purpose, not owe a refund on a Title IV grant, and not be in default on a Title IV loan. Eligible males that are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service. Credentials/Documentation: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Student completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submits it to the agency specified on the form. Students may apply using a paper application, an electronic application, or via the Internet. The U.S. Department of Education calculates the students financial eligibility for assistance and the agency to which the student sent the application returns a notification to the student of his or her eligibility for assistance. The student submits this notification to the institution of his or her choice in order to have his or her award calculated. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Institutions act as disbursing agents for the Department of Education. The institution that the student attends calculates and disburses the Federal Pell Grant, using a payment schedule developed by the Department of Education

that determines the amount of the award based on the students expected family contribution, cost of attendance, and enrollment status. Deadlines: Contact the program office for deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 2 to 4 weeks. Appeals: An institution, on the basis of supplemental documentation, may rule that an applicant is self-supporting, even though under the standard criteria, the applicant would normally be considered financially dependent on his or her parents. An institution may adjust on a case-by-case basis a students data elements used to calculate his or her EFC and cost of attendance due to unusual circumstances documented by the institution. Renewals: Students who have applied in the previous award year may be eligible to complete a paper or electronic renewal application which contains preprinted student data and requires students only to update certain information. However, eligibility is still annually determined. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Federal Pell Grant eligibility determinations are based on Part F of the HEA, as amended. This national need analysis formula determines financial eligibility for Federal Pell grants and other Federal student aid and is applied uniformly to all applicants. This formula determines a students expected family contribution (EFC). The fundamental elements of this need analysis formula are the parents and/or the students income and assets (excluding home), the familys household size, and the number of family members attending postsecondary institutions. The EFC is determined as the sum of: (1) A percentage assessment of net income (remaining income after subtracting allowances for basic living expenses) and (2) a percentage assessment of net assets, other than a home, (remaining assets after subtracting an asset protection allowance). Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Students are currently limited to one Federal Pell Grant during any award year (July 1 through June 30). There is no funding for students to receive a second Federal Pell Grant during a single award year. Funds for one Federal Pell Grant are usually disbursed at least twice during an award year. Students may only receive a Federal Pell Grant until they have received a bachelors degree. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0200-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $13,660,771,000; FY 08 est $16,256,000,000; and FY 09 est$18,941,059,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For FY 2008, grants will range from $400 to $4,731; the average grant is expected to be aboout $2,945. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 2008, approximately 5,600,000 recipients are expected. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Federal Student Aid Information Center. Telephone: 1-800-433-3243. Regional Director, Federal Student Aid, the Director of Student Financial Aid at the institution the student wishes to attend, high school guidance counselors, or directors of State agencies. Headquarters Office: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland

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4. WOMENS EDUCATIONAL EQUITY ACT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF INNOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: (1) To promote gender equity in education in the United States; (2) to promote equity in education for women and girls who suffer from multiple forms of discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic origin, limited-English proficiency, disability, or age; and (3) to provide financial assistance to enable educational agencies and institutions to meet the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Contracts). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Department may award two types of grants: (1) Implementation grants of gender equity programs in schools, and (2) research and development grants to develop model equity programs. This program is subject to nonsupplanting requirements and must use a restricted indirect cost rate which is referenced under 34 CFR 76.564-76.569. For assistance call the Office of the Chief Financial Officer/Indirect Cost Group on 202708-7770. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Through a nationwide competition, public agencies, private nonprofit agencies, institutions, organizations, student groups community groups, and individuals may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public agencies, private nonprofit agencies, institutions, organizations, student groups, community groups, and individuals will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofits. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State selected the program for review. Application Procedure: The Department publishes grant application forms and instructions in the Federal Register. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Applications and proposals are reviewed by a panel of experts in womens programs that represent various geographical areas, racial and ethnic groups, and levels of education. Final decisions on grants are made by the Department on the basis of the selection criteria published in the regulations and statutory considerations, and to the extent feasible, on the basis of geographical distributions. The Department may give special consideration to applications submitted by applicants that have not received assistance under this part. Deadlines: Established for grants each year by notice published in the Federal Register. Established for contracts in solicitation announcements in the Commerce Business Daily.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 4 months from receipt of applications. Appeals: None. Renewals: The project period for a WEEA award may not exceed four years. To receive continuation funding, grantees must demonstrate substantial progress toward meeting their goals and objectives. Renewals are subject to the availability of appropriations. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to four years, subject to the availability of funds. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0204-0-1-501. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $1,879,000; FY 08 est $1,846,000; and FY 09 est $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For fiscal year 2007 the average award was $197,077. Range: $59,028 $247,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, the Department made 15 implementation grants. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: U.S. Department of Education, OII Improvement Programs, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW., Applicant Eligibility: Rm 4W242, Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Beverly A. Farrar; E-mail: beverly.a.farrar@ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 205-3145. Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/equity/index.html. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Projects funded by this program have been used for: Training for teachers and other school personnel to encourage gender equity in the classroom; Evaluating exemplary model programs to advance gender equity; Schoolto-work transition programs; Guidance and counseling activities to increase opportunities for women in technologically demanding workplaces; and, Developing strategies to assist local education agencies in evaluating, disseminating, and replicating gender-equity programs. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 SF 424B ED Form 80-0013 ED Form 524 SF LLL Section 427, GEPA ED 524b ED 524b 2 ED Supplement Form and Instructions SF424bfill Gepa427 ED 80-013fill ED 80-014fill ED 80-016fill

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5. NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: To support and coordinate research and its utilization to improve the lives of people of all ages with physical and mental disabilities, especially persons with severe disabilities through: (1) Identifying and eliminating causes and consequences of disability; (2) maximizing the health, physical, and emotional status of persons with disabilities and their functional ability, self- sufficiency, self-development and personal autonomy; (3) preventing or minimizing personal and family, physical, mental, social, educational, vocational, and economic effects of disability; and (4) reducing and eliminating physical, social, educational, vocational, and environmental barriers to permit access to services and assistance and to use their abilities in daily life. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts are awarded for research, demonstrations, dissemination/utilization projects of national significance, and career training projects. All applications must meet standards of excellence in research and evaluation design. Fellowships support individual investigators in pursuing research in rehabilitation. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Grants and cooperative agreements may be made to and contracts with States, public, private, or nonprofit agencies and organizations, institutions of higher education, and Indian tribes and tribal organizations for research projects and specialized research activities related to the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities; fellowships may be awarded to individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities may benefit directly or indirectly from demonstrated research and other project activities conducted by grantees benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants should present written evidence of other agencies willingness to cooperate when the project involves their acceptance or the utilization of their facilities or services. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. Nonprofit organizations must show proof of such status. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The NIDRR long-range research plan as required by Congress is the basis for program announcements that are published in the Federal Register and Requests for Proposals that are published in the Commerce Business Daily. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency or published in the Federal Register and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: Official notice of approved applications is made through issuance of a Notice of Grant Award or an official letter of fellowship award. Grants and fellowships are awarded by the Secretary, Department of Education. Deadlines:

Grant application deadlines are established by individual notices inviting applications. Contract deadlines are established in individual Requests for Proposals. Announcements are published throughout the year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Ranges from 30 to 120 days. Generally, solicited grants, fellowships, and contracts will be acted upon within 120 days. Appeals: No formal appeal procedures. If an application is disapproved, the reasons for disapproval will be fully stated. Applicants will be sent copies of the reviewers comments appraising their applications. Renewals: Grant and contract extensions may be available, if formally applied for and approved. The Secretary may elect to extend the period of a fellowship. Applications for renewals are treated as new applications and must compete with other new applications on the basis of program relevance as well as standard requirements for excellence in design. If a grant application is for a project for funding in two or more years, applicants must include detailed budgets and proposed work for each year in the initial application. Grantees must submit annual progress reports in order to receive continuation funding. Renewals are subject to the availability of funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Grantees funded under Sections 204(a) and 202(k) of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended, are required to share in the cost of projects. The amount of cost-sharing is negotiable. Cost-sharing for other grantees is at the Secretarys option. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Funds are granted on a 12 month basis with support beyond the first year contingent upon acceptable evidence of satisfactory progress, continuing program relevance, and availability of funds. Awards may be made for a maximum of five years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0301-0-1-506. Obligations: (Grants and Contracts) FY 07 $106,705,000; FY 08 est $105,741,000; and FY 09 est $105,741,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable because the range and average varies greatly by competition. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NONE. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: U.S. Department of Education, OSERS National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 202022500. Donna Nagle. E-mail Address: donna.nangle@ed.gov. Telephone: 202-245-7462. Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/nidrr/index.html. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Research and Training Centers with emphasis on vocational rehabilitation, medical rehabilitation, rehabilitation of persons with mental retardation, deafness rehabilitation, rehabilitation of persons with mental illness, and rehabilitation of those with severe visual disabilities; (2) rehabilitation Engineering Centers with the application of engineering advances as applied to rehabilitation of persons with physical disabilities; special activities in prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation aids and 193

devices for various handicapping conditions; (3) specific research and demonstration projects concerned with medical, psychosocial, sensory, psychiatric, and vocational rehabilitation; (4) research utilization and dissemination of research findings; (5) field initiated projects in rehabilitation research; (6) innovation grants for conferences, testing of devices and curriculum development; (7) grants for advanced training in research related to disability; and (8) grants for projects to facilitate implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Objectives of projects and programs must be in consonance with and should contribute to achievement of the goals and objectives of the Institute. Adequate facilities must be available or planned to carry out the specific project or program. Personnel must be trained and qualified to carry out the proposed programs, and staffing patterns must be appropriate. Demonstrations of adequate plans and procedures for ensuring the relevance to current needs in rehabilitation and the potential for project results must be effectively utilized. Commitment of available resources on the part of the applicant and evidence that the applicant has knowledge of rehabilitation issues as well as knowledge of past and present related research activities. A statement showing that the estimated cost to the government is reasonable in relation to anticipated project results. Demonstrate the ability and capacity to achieve stated goals. Demonstrate, coordinate and cooperate with regional programs, State agency programs, and private rehabilitation facilities. Specific weighted selection criteria are contained in program regulations. For fellowships, criteria are specified in program regulations, 34 CFR 356. These criteria include the education and experience of the individual and the quality of the fellowship proposal. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 SF 424B ED Form 80-0013 ED Form 524 SF LLL Section 427, GEPA ED 524b ED 524b 2 ED Supplement Form and Instructions SF424bfill Gepa427 ED 80-013fill ED 80-014fill ED 80-016fill

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6. JAVITS FELLOWSHIPS
FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: To provide fellowships for graduate study in the arts, humanities, and social sciences to individuals of superior ability selected on the basis of demonstrated achievement, financial need, and exceptional promise. Fellowships are awarded to students intending to pursue a doctoral degree and may be awarded to students pursuing a masters degree in those fields in which the masters degree is commonly accepted as the terminal degree. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Fellowships). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: A recipient is entitled to use the fellowship in a graduate program at any accredited institution of higher education in which the recipient may decide to enroll. For each fellowship awarded, the institution receives an institutional allowance determined in accordance with the statutory formula in Section 703 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The student receives a stipend set at the level of support based on that provided by the National Science Foundation graduate fellowships. No stipend may exceed the Fellows demonstrated level of need according to measurements of need set forth in Part F of Title IV of the Higher Education Act. An individual receives payments only during the periods that he or she maintains satisfactory progress in his or her program of study and devotes essentially full time to study or research in the field in which the fellowship was awarded. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to U.S. citizens or nationals, permanent residents of the United States, and citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States. An individual who is enrolled or plans to enroll in a terminal degree program is eligible only if he or she is a citizen of the United States. Applicants must be enrolled or eligible to be enrolled in a graduate program in an approved field of study at an accredited institution of higher education. In fiscal year 1999 sixty percent of new awards shall be available for fellowships to otherwise eligible applicants who have earned no graduate credit hours. The remaining forty percent of new awards shall be available for fellowships to all otherwise eligible applicants who are within the first year of graduate study. In each of these two categories, a minimum of sixty percent of these new fellowships shall be awarded to applicants in the humanities, twenty percent to applicants in the social sciences, and twenty percent to applicants in the arts. Beneficiary Eligibility: Citizens and nationals of the United States, permanent residents of the United States, and citizens of any one of the Freely Associated States. Credentials/Documentation: Regulations were published in the Federal Register on January 19, 1998. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applications must be submitted in accordance with the notice of closing date published in the Federal Register. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: The Education Department will make awards in accordance with the criteria

established by the Javits Fellowship Board. Contact the program office for additional information. Deadlines: Published in the Federal Register. Contact the program office for more information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 120 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Requests for continuation of support are made on an annual basis by the institution at which the fellow is pursuing graduate study, but may not exceed 48 months. Continuation awards are subject to the availability of funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The length of the grant is one year, but renewable for up to a total of 48 months, subject to the availability of funds. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0201-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $9,699,030; FY 08 est $9,529,558; and FY 09 est $9,844,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In FY 08, the fellowship stipend awards averaged $30,000. The new institutional allowance covering tuition and fees was $13,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 08, 220 fellowships were awarded. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: International Education and Graduate Programs, Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Washington, DC 20202. Contact: Carmen Gordon. E-mail Address: Carmen.Gordon@ ed.gov. Telephone: (202) 219-7138. Web Site Address: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsjavits/ EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Awards are made in the following areas: arts, humanities, and social sciences. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria are established by the Fellowship Board. Fellowship applications are evaluated based on scholarly achievements, including Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores on the general test only if applying in the humanities, social sciences, multi-or interdisciplinary fields of art history or creative writing; awards; honors; narratives describing personal goals; and three letters of recommendation. APPLICATION FORM: 2007-170 (fellowships)

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7. ACADEMIC COMPETITIVENESS GRANTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: FEDERAL STUDENT AID, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: To provide eligible first and second-year full-time undergraduates who have completed a rigorous course of study in high school with need-based grant assistance to help meet educational expenses. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The student must be a U.S. citizen who has been accepted for enrollment in, and is making satisfactory progress at an eligible institution of higher education. Eligible schools may be public or private non-profit institutions of higher education (such as colleges, universities, vocational technical schools, hospital schools of nursing), and for-profit institutions (proprietary). Eligible males who are at least 18 years or older and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service. Graduate students and students who have already earned a bachelors degree are not eligible for assistance. Recipients must demonstrate need according to Part F of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled as full-time regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a high school diploma, a GED, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program of study offered. Beneficiary Eligibility: First- and second- year undergraduate students who are U.S citizens and are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant. Students must be full-time regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. A first-year undergraduate must also be a first-time undergraduate, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a 2- or 4-year degree-granting institution, and have completed, after January 1, 2006, a rigorous secondary school program. A second-year undergraduate at such an institution must have completed such a rigorous program after January 1, 2005, and have obtained a cumulative grade point-average (GPA) of at least 3.0 in the first academic year as an undergraduate. In addition, students must sign a statement of educational purpose, not owe a refund on a Title IV grant, and not be in default on a Title IV loan. Eligible males that are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1950, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service. Credentials/Documentation: This program is exempted from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Student completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submits it to the agency specified on the form. Students may apply using a paper application, an electronic application, or via the Internet. The U. S. Department of Education calculates the students eligibility for assistance and the agency to which the student sent the application returns a notification to the student of his or her eligibility for assistance. The student submits this notification to the institution of his or her choice in order to have his or her award calculated. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure:

Institutions act as disbursing agents for the Department of Education. The institution that the student attends calculates and disburses the Academic Competitiveness Grants, using a payment schedule developed by the Department of Education that determines the amount of the award based on the amount of available funding and the estimated number of recipients. Deadlines: Contact the program office for deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 2 to 4 weeks. Appeals: An institution, on the basis of supplemental documentation, may rule that an applicant is self-supporting, even though under the standard criteria, the applicant would normally be considered financially dependent on his or her parents. An institution may adjust on a case-by-case basis a students data elements used to calculate his or her EFC and cost of attendance due to unusual circumstances documented by the institution. Renewals: Students who have applied in the previous award year may be eligible to complete a paper or electronic renewal application that contains preprinted student data and requires students only to update certain information. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Students are limited to one Academic Competitiveness Grant during any award year (July 1 through June 30). Funds for these grants are usually disbursed at least twice during an award year. Students may only receive an Academic Competitiveness Grant until they have received a bachelors degree. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0205-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $350,000,000; FY 08 est $440,000,000; and FY 09 est $643,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Grants are up to $750 for first-year students and up to $1,300 for secondyear students. In combination with other Federal student aid, awards may not exceed a students cost of education; in addition, award levels may be reduced if available funding is insufficient to support estimated program costs. Average award: est $911 in FY 2006. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This program was created by the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2006; it will begin operation on July 1, 2006. The Department of Education estimates that FY 2006 funding will support 559,000 students. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Federal Student Aid Information Center. Telephone: 1-800-433-3243. Regional Director, Federal Student Aid, the Director of Financial Aid at the institution the student wishes to attend, high school guidance counselors, or directors of State agencies. Headquarters Office: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (800) 433-2343. Web Site Address: http://www.ifap.ed.gov. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 196

SF 424B ED Form 80-0013 ED Form 524 SF LLL Section 427, GEPA ED 524b ED 524b 2 ED Supplement Form and Instructions SF424bfill Gepa427 ED 80-013fill ED 80-014fill ED 80-016fill

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8. NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ACCESS TO RETAIN TALENT (SMART) GRANTS

(SMART Grants) FEDERAL AGENCY: FEDERAL STUDENT AID, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION OBJECTIVES: To provide eligible third- and fourth-year full-time undergraduates who major in certain designated technical fields or foreign languages with needbased grant assistance to help meet educational expenses. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The student must be a U.S. citizen who has been accepted for enrollment in, and is making satisfactory progress at an eligible institution of higher education. Eligible schools may be public or private non-profit institutions of higher education (such as colleges, universities, vocational technical schools, hospital schools of nursing), and for-profit institutions (proprietary). Eligible males who are at least 18 years or older and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service. Graduate students and students who have already earned a bachelors degree are not eligible for assistance. Recipients must demonstrate need according to Part F of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, and must be eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Undergraduate students enrolled as full-time regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a high school diploma, a GED, or demonstrate the ability to benefit from the program of study offered. Beneficiary Eligibility: Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students who are U.S citizens and are eligible to receive a Federal Pell Grant. Students must be full-time regular students in an eligible program at an eligible institution of higher education and making satisfactory academic progress. Students are required to pursue a major in physical, life, or computer sciences, mathematics, technology, engineering or a critical foreign language, and obtain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in the coursework required for the major being pursued. In addition, students must sign a statement of educational purpose, not owe a refund on a Title IV grant, and not be in default on a Title IV loan. Eligible males that are at least 18 years old and born after December 31, 1959, can receive aid only if they have registered with the Selective Service. Credentials/Documentation: This program is exempted from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Student completes a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and submits it to the agency specified on the form. Students may apply using a paper application, an electronic application, or via the Internet. The U. S. Department of Education calculates the students eligibility for assistance and the agency to which the student sent the application returns a notification to the student of his or her eligibility for assistance. The student submits this notification to the institution of his or her choice in order to have his or her award calculated. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure:

Institutions act as disbursing agents for the Department of Education. The institution that the student attends calculates and disburses the SMART Grants, using a payment schedule developed by the Department of Education that determines the amount of the award based on the amount of available funding and the estimated number of recipients. Deadlines: Contact the program office for deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 2 to 4 weeks. Appeals: An institution, on the basis of supplemental documentation, may rule that an applicant is self-supporting, even though under the standard criteria, the applicant would normally be considered financially dependent on his or her parents. An institution may adjust on a case-by-case basis a students data elements used to calculate his or her EFC and cost of attendance due to unusual circumstances documented by the institution. Renewals: Students who have applied in the previous award year may be eligible to complete a paper or electronic renewal application that contains preprinted student data and requires students only to update certain information. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Students are limited to one SMART Grant during any award year (July 1 through June 30). Funds for these grants are usually disbursed at least twice during an award year. Students may only receive a SMART Grant until they have received a bachelors degree. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 91-0205-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $230,000,000; FY 08 est $260,000,000; and FY 09 est$270,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Grants are up to $4,000 for third- and fourth-year students. In combination with other Federal student aid, awards may not exceed a students cost of education; in addition, award levels may be reduced if available funding is insufficient to support estimated program costs. Average award: est $3,980 in FY 2006. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: This program was created by the Higher Education Reconciliation Act of 2006; it will begin operation on July 1, 2006. The Department of Education estimates that FY 2006 funding will support awards to 98,000 students. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Federal Student Aid Information Center. Telephone: 1-800-433-3243. Regional Director, Federal Student Aid, the Director of Financial Aid at the institution the student wishes to attend, high school guidance counselors, or directors of State agencies. Headquarters Office: Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202. Telephone: (800) 433-2343. Web Site Address: http://www.ifap.ed.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Online application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ 198

SECTION 17: SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

1. HARRY S TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
FEDERAL AGENCY: HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: To honor former President Harry S Truman through the operation of an education scholarship program, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment, to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare for and pursue careers in public service. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is intended for the use of Scholars only. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Undergraduate junior level students at four year colleges and universities who are properly nominated by accredited colleges or universities recognized by the Department of Education. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens or nationals, college juniors. Credentials/Documentation: Enrolled, matriculated in a degree program at an accredited U.S. college; Pursuing a bachelors degree as a full-time student during the forthcoming academic year; ranked in the upper quarter of her or his class; U.S. citizen or national; selected field of study that will permit admission to a graduate or professional program allowing better preparation for a career in public service. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Each July the chief executive officers of all accredited U.S. colleges and universities are invited to appoint a Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative to manage the selection and nomination of up to four students for the forthcoming years Truman Scholarships. The standard online nomination forms with instructions will be available on the Foundations website (http://www.truman.gov) in September to the designated faculty representatives of all such institutions whose presidents or chancellors inform the Foundation of their intent to participate. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The faculty representative of an institution is the key person in the Truman Scholarship selection process and serves as liaison between her or his institution and the Foundation. The faculty representative is responsible for publicizing the Truman Scholarship on campus, soliciting recommendations on students with significant potential for leadership in public service from members of the faculty, conducting a competition on campus in order to determine the candidates best qualified to be nominated by the institution, helping prepare the nominees for the competition, and insuring that the institutions official nomination or nominations are forwarded to the Truman Scholarship Review Committee by the stated deadline. The following information, on the official nominating materials, must be included with each Scholarship nomination be submitted online and include: 1. The nomination and supporting information for the Harry S Truman Scholarship Program must include a certification that the student is a candidate for a Truman Scholarship; a statement that the student plans to pursue a career in public service; a list of the students public service activities such as those associated with government agencies, community groups, and political campaigns; a list of leadership positions the student has held during high school and during the first two and one-half years of undergraduate study; a statement of interest in a career in public service that specifies how

the students educational plans will provide preparation for that career; and a statement that the student is willing to participate in a week long seminar sponsored by the Foundation. 2. It must also contain an essay of 500 words written by the student that analyzes a public policy issue chosen by the student; transcripts of the students college grades; and four letters of recommendation. One letter must be from the Truman Faculty Representative; one of the letters must be written by a faculty member in the students field of study; one by another person who can discuss the students leadership potential and abilities, and, the fourth letter from a person who can discuss the students commitment to public service. Award Procedure: 1. Initial evaluation: Students nominated for consideration as Harry S Truman Scholars will be evaluated on the basis of: a. the extent to which the student has shown an outstanding potential for leadership in public service, b. the extent of participation in community and public service activities, c. the appropriateness of the candidates intended plan of study to prepare him/ her for a career in public service, d. the students academic performance. 2. Interviews: Finalists selected as a result of the initial evaluation of the credentials of all nominees are interviewed by Regional Review Panels, composed primarily of prominent public officials and previous recipients of Truman Scholarships. Each Review Panel will recommend from among the qualified applicants one person from each State or district for appointment by the Board of Trustees as a Truman Scholar, plus up to two additional persons for Scholarships at large from each region. The Review Panels will concentrate their evaluation on the nominees demonstrated interest in the public service, their relative potential for leadership in government, their analytical abilities, their commitment to careers in public service, and the quality of their submitted materials. Among the characteristics they will assess in making this judgment are the following: analytic ability, communication skills, integrity, self-confidence, sensitivity to others, ability to explain with clarity a complex situation, a demonstrated interest in public service, and a commitment to future public service. 3. Final Selection: From among the candidates recommended by the Review Panels, the Board of Trustees will name up to 75 winners of Harry S Truman Scholarships. Deadlines: All materials must be submitted by the students faculty representative via the online application system. Please visit http://www.truman.gov for application procedure and application deadline. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 1. February, each year - Scholarship nominees are evaluated and Finalists selected. 2. February- March, each year - Truman Scholarship Finalists are interviewed. 3. April, each year - The Truman Scholars are selected by the Board of Trustees of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation. Appeals: None. Renewals: 1. It is the intent of the Foundation to renew Scholarship awards made to college juniors for a period not to exceed three academic years of their graduate study program, in accordance with the regulations established by its Board of Trustees, and subject to an annual review for compliance with these requirements. 2. The Foundation may terminate a Scholarship: a. when a student has not maintained, satisfactory proficiency, or b. when the student is no longer enrolled in a program preparing her or him specifically for public service as specified by the Foundation. 3. A Scholar may seek postponement of her or his award because of ill health or other mitigating circumstances, upon application to the Executive Secretary. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: To be eligible to receive payments, a Truman Scholar must submit in writing: 1. an acceptance of the Scholarship award, 2. An annual report, and 3. at the beginning of each academic year, a statement of eligible expenses certified by the authorized financial officer of the enrolling institution, including those of tuition, fees, books, and room and board, an additional certification regarding the Scholars academic program, an annual report, 199

and other certifications as required by law or regulation. The number of payments to be made via Treasury check during the academic year will correspond to the number of semesters, trimesters, or quarters in the institutions academic year and the amount of funds to be provided, the total not to exceed $30,000. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-8296-0-7-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $2,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $2,000 to $15,000; $12,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since the Programs inception, 2405 (of a total of approximately 22,100 nominees) college students studying for careers in public service have received scholarship assistance. The first classes of Truman Scholars are progressing well toward their goals of preparation for public service by gaining acceptance to high quality postgraduate programs, by pursuing Foundation-assisted or self- initiated internship opportunities, and by securing positions in government at the Federal, State, and local levels. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Louis Blair, Executive Secretary, 712 Jackson Place, NW., Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 395-4831. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.truman.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Online application at: http://www.truman.gov/candidates/candidates_show. htm?cat_id=777&doc_id=246903 Online application instructions at: http://www.truman.gov/usr_doc/ STUDENT_STEP2.pdf

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2. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: To encourage and support research, study, and labor designed to produce new discoveries in all fields of endeavor for the benefit of mankind. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is intended for the advancement of programs and individuals that pursue new discoveries. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: United States citizens may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: United States citizens will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: In order to fulfill its mission, the Foundation has developed Frontiers of Discovery programs. WORK IN PROGRESS - Frank Annunzio Awards No competition will be held in 2006. Homeland Security Award - The Foundation will present a single $25,000 award to an American individual/ company that is making measurable and constructive contributions related to basic and/or advanced research in the area of homeland security which will result in a significant and positive benefit to society. The mission of the award is to promote and encourage cutting edge innovation in the vast arena of homeland security including but not limited to preventing, detecting or responding to threats from biological, radiological, nuclear, chemical and explosive attacks; border security and transportation security; emergency responses to natural and man-made disasters; and cyber security and information sharing. All nominations are received online at www.ccolumbusfoundationawards.org. DISCOVER THE FUTURE - The Future program is accomplished through three separate programs. 1) Christopher Columbus Awards - The Christopher Columbus Awards is a national competition which asks sixth through eighth grade students to identify a problem in their community and then solve it using the scientific method. The program is designed to foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills in youth with diverse backgrounds, interests and abilities. The students work in teams of three or four. The teams entries are reviewed by a regional panel of judges who select 30 semi-finalist teams. The Finalist judging selects eight finalist teams to compete in the National finals. The National judging is held at Walt Disney World Resorts, Orlando, FL. In addition, the finalists attend the Christopher Columbus Academy, a custom-designed program that takes the students through a one-of-a-kind educational experience. Also, one of the teams wins the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant to take back to their community to make their idea a reality. This program is sponsored by the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation. The program is managed by MMS Education, 105 Terry Drive, Newtown, PA 18940, Attn: Stephanie Hallman. Visit www. christophercolumbusawards.com. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 2) National Gallery for Americas Young Inventors - The Christopher Columbus Foundation is affiliated with the National Museum of Education and sponsors the National Gallery for Americas Young Inventors. The purpose of the National Gallery is to celebrate the learning, insight, creativity and workmanship of Americas student inventors by recognizing and preserving their accomplishments for the inspiration of future generations. The National Gallery inducts up to six student inventors annually to honor their creative innovation. In order to be considered for induction, each entrant must be a winner of a national invention competition, a patent holder or have a product on the national market. All entrants must be American citizens between the ages of 6 to 19. Entries are judged by a national Student Board of Directors. The program is administered by the National Museum of Education, 80 West Bowery Street,

Suite 305, Akron, OH 44308, Attn: Gay Evans. Visit www.nmoe.org. 3) $10,000 Freida J. Riley Teacher Award - The Freida J. Riley Teacher Award is another program sponsored by the Foundation through the Partnership for Americas Future. The purpose of the Award is to identify and reward an American teacher who has overcame tremendous adversity or made an enormous sacrifice in order to positively impact students. The award is limited to any certified classroom teacher who is presently teaching, or has previously taught full-time (grades K-12), in an accredited U.S. public, private, or charter school. The award will be presented to a teacher who is working with a physical disability, is dealing with a n especially challenging educational environment, or has performed a heroic act for his/her students. The award will not be given posthumously. The program is managed by the National Museum of Education, 80 West Bowery Street, Suite 305, Akron, OH 44308, Attn: Gay Evans. Visit www.nmoe.org. Application Procedure: WORK IN PROGRESS - Frank Annunzio Awards - There will be no 2006 competition. Homeland Security Award - The winner of the Homeland Security Award must be an American individual/company that is making measurable and constructive contributions related to basic and/or advanced research in the area of homeland security which will result in a significant and positive benefit to society. All nominations are received online at www. ccolumbusfoundationawards.org. Innovations in all homeland security areas will be accepted. The deadline for Nominations for the 2006 competition has been extended to June 23, 2006. DISCOVER THE FUTURE - Christopher Columbus Awards - Entries will be accepted from teams of three or four students in grades six to eight from all 50 States, territories and possessions. All team entries must consist of a Christopher Columbus Awards Entry form (signed by the team members and the coach), a team-written section and the visual component. To enter, mail an original and two copies of the teams community solution to: Christopher Columbus Awards, 105 Terry Drive, Suite 120, Newtown, PA 18940. Visit www.christophercolumbusawards. com. The deadline for the 2006 competition is February 13, 2006. National Gallery for Americas Young Inventors - An entrant must be a winner of a national invention competition, a patent holder or have a product on the national market. All entrants must be American citizens between the ages of 6 to 19. Entries may be submitted to National Museum of Education, 80 West Bowery Street, Suite 305, Akron, OH 44308. Visit www.nmoe.org. The deadline for the 2006 competition is January 18, 2006. $10,000 Freida J. Riley Teacher Award - The Freida J. Riley Teacher Award is limited to any certified classroom teacher who is presently teaching, or has previously taught full-time (grades K-12), in an accredited U.S. public, private, or charter school. The award will be presented to a teacher working with a physical disability, dealing with an especially challenging educational environment, or who has performed a heroic act for his/her students. The award will not be given posthumously. The deadline for entries is March 1, 2006. Send applications to National Museum of Education, 80 West Bowery Street, Suite 305, Akron, Ohio 44308. Visit www.nmoe.org. Award Procedure: WORK IN PROGRESS - Homeland Security Award - All entries are read by the Board of Trustees of the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation and a national Evaluation Committee. The Board of Trustees ultimately selects the winner. The Award will be presented on September 27,2006 in Washington, D.C. DISCOVER THE FUTURE - The Christopher Columbus Awards have three judging phases. The finals and the Christopher Columbus Academy are held at the Walt Disney World Resorts, Orlando, FL from May 28 - June 2, 2006. National Gallery for Americas Young Inventors. Inductees are chosen by a Student Board of Directors and the 2006 inductees will be honored at a banquet on April 22, 2006, in Akron, OH. Freida J. Riley Teacher Award. Applications are evaluated by a panel of national judges. The award will be presented on May 4, 2006 in Clarksburg, WV. Deadlines: Contact the Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation for deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. 201

Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 76-8187-0-7-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $484,909; FY 08 est $290,000; and FY 09 est $300,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $10,000 to $25,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In 2007, the $25,000 Homeland Security Award was presented to Douglas L. McMakin, Staff Engineer in the Applied Physics Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, operated by Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy, Richland, WA for the development of the first-of-itskind personnel security system that safely detects non-metallic and metallic objects, including explosives that might be worn by a suicide bomber. The system provides a safe, fast and effective alternative to metal detectors, X-ray machines and pat-down searches at security checkpoints. As Project Manager and Technical Lead at the Radar Imaging Laboratory, where he has worked since 1987, Mr. McMakin and his team developed and tested innovative real-time microwave and millimeter-wave holographic-imaging systems for airport personnel screening for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (now the TSA) and body-measurements for biometrics and clothing applications using various planar and cylindrical imaging techniques. Mr. McMakin was very active in the commercialization of these technologies with two licensed partners L-3/SafeView (www.safeviewinc. com) and Intellifit (www.intellifit.com). In 2007, the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant went to a team of students from West Branch Middle School, West Branch, IA, for their Unrecognized Hazard: Used Oil Filters project. Concerned about the environmental hazards caused by used oil filters being disposed of in household trash and ultimately landfills, the students developed a public awareness campaign to educate the community about this environmental hazard. The Frank Annunzio Chairmans Award, named for the Foundations Founder, the Honorable Frank Annunzio, went to the Saltwater Marshals team from Ripleys Aquarium, Myrtle Beach, SC, for their solution to an alternative energy problem. The team developed a tidal mill using the oceans tides to generate energy and an environmental education program to address the problem of disappearing salt marshes and the need for alternative energy sources. Team members each received a $1,000 U.S. Savings Bond. A $5,000 donation is presented to a non-profit organization of their choice to help implement their project. The 2007 Freida J. Riley Teacher Award was presented to Joanne B. Tindall, Teaching Principal at the W.F. Tallman School, Nashville Transition Center, for the Tennessee Department of Childrens Services, Nashville, TN. Doctors told Joannes parents that she would most likely be mentally retarded, would never walk or talk, and should possibly be institutionalized due to her premature birth and diagnosis of cerebral palsy at age two. Defying the doctors dire predictions, Joanne quickly learned to walk and talk and has worked hard to remain ambulatory. Far exceeding the school systems expectations, she was quickly mainstreamed from self-contained special education classrooms into inclusion classrooms not only by graduating from high school as a National Honor Society student, but graduating as a member of Phi Beta Kappa from Tennessee Technological University with a teaching degree in special education, followed by a Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision. Building on the lessons learned through her own experiences as a disabled student, Joanne was determined to become a teacher and make a difference in her students lives. She has dedicated her career to working with students with all types of special needs. After teaching for a few years, she began working as a crisis hotline phone counselor on weekends at a mental health center. This soon led to teaching GED classes to adult clients in the alcohol drug treatment facility and then the lead teacher and principal position of the adolescent day-treatment program. This eventually led to her current position as a teaching principal in a State-operated juvenile justice facility, where many of her students have earned regular diplomas, GEDs, or special education diplomas in this very difficult teaching and learning environment. Headquarters Office: Judith M. Shellenberger, Executive Director, 110 Genesee Street, Suite 390, Auburn, New York13021. Telephone: (315) 258-0090. Fax: (315) 2580093.

Web Site Address: http://www.columbusfdn.org. APPLICATION FORM: Competition, not a Grant. Apply online at: http://www. ccolumbusfoundationawards.org

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3. BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: BARRY M. GOLDWATER SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: To honor former Senator Barry Goldwater through the operation of an education scholarship program, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment, designed to encourage outstanding students to pursue careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is intended solely for the use of scholars. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Undergraduate sophomore and junior level students, at two and four year colleges and universities accredited by the Department of Education, may be nominated by the institutions Goldwater Faculty Representative. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens or nationals, resident aliens (must provide additional documentation), college sophomores and juniors will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must be enrolled, matriculated in a degree program at an accredited U.S. college, pursuing a Bachelors degree as a full-time student during the forthcoming academic year, maintaining a B average, ranked in the upper fourth of his or her class, be a U.S. citizen, national or resident alien (resident aliens must include a letter of the nominees intent to become a U.S. citizen and a photocopy of the Alien Registration Card) and have selected a field of study that will permit admission to a graduate or professional program in preparation for a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Each August the chief executive officer from all 2 and 4-year colleges and universities is invited to appoint a Goldwater Scholarship Faculty Representative to manage the selection and nomination of up to four (two for two year schools) students for the forthcoming years Goldwater Scholarship competition. In September, the standard nomination forms will be provided to the designated faculty representatives of all institutions whose President or Chancellor has advised the Foundation of their intent to participate in the competition. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The faculty representative of an institution is the key person in the Goldwater selection process and serves as liaison between his or her institution and the Foundation. The faculty representative is responsible for publicizing the Goldwater Scholarship on campus, soliciting recommendations on outstanding students with proven capability and potential in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering from members of the faculty, and conducting a competition on campus in order to determine the best qualified nominees from the institution. The faculty representative assists the nominees in the preparation of the nomination package and ensures that they are accurate, complete, and forwarded to the Goldwater Scholarship Review Panel by the stated deadline for the competition. The following information must be included on the official nomination materials with each scholarship nomination: 1. An institution nomination form signed by the faculty representative stating that the nominee meets the qualifications for the scholarship. 2. Biographical data and educational background information regarding past and future academic plans and career goals must be submitted. 3. A 600 word essay by the nominee discussing a significant

issue or problem in his or her field of study of interest must be submitted. 4. Three independent letters of evaluation from faculty members or others qualified to assess the nominees performance and potential for a career in the nominees chosen field of study must be submitted. 5. All transcripts from secondary schools and colleges attended must be submitted. Award Procedure: Each nominee will be evaluated by an independent review panel of academicians and college administrators from colleges and universities throughout the United States. In awarding scholarships, the Foundation Board of Trustees will consider the nominees field of study and career objectives and the extent to which that individual has the commitment and potential to make a significant contribution to his or her chosen field of study. It is expected that students selected as scholars will pursue advanced degrees. Final selection of candidates is recommended by the independent review panel. The Board of Trustees will name up to 300 Goldwater Scholars. Deadlines: February 2 is the deadline for receipt of nomination materials. All materials must be submitted by the students faculty representative. Nominations from individuals other than the faculty representative will not be considered. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: February, of each year scholarship nominees are evaluated by Independent Review Panel and ranked by relative merit. March of each year a Review Panels results are presented to Board of Trustees. On April 1 of each year, Goldwater Board of Trustees announces the winners of the Goldwater Scholarships for the forthcoming academic year. Appeals: None. Renewals: It is the intent of the Foundation to support junior- level scholarships for a maximum of 2 academic years and senior-level scholarships for a maximum of 1 academic year. Renewal for junior- level awards will be in accordance with the regulations established by the Foundation Board of Trustees and will be subject to an annual review by an authorized official of the institution. The scholar must be a full- time student and taking a course of study, training, or other educational activities to prepare for a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The scholar must not be engaged in gainful employment that interferes with the scholars studies. The scholar must be in good academic standing. The scholar may seek postponement of his or her award because of ill health or other mitigating circumstances, upon application to the President. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: To be eligible to receive payments, a Goldwater Scholar must submit in writing: (1) An acceptance of the scholarship award, (2) an EFT form for payment by direct deposit and (3) at the beginning of each academic year one payment request form outlining the costs of tuition, fees, books, room and board, additional expenses and any other scholarships the student is receiving for that academic year. This form must be certified by a financial aid official and an academic official certifying that the student is in good academic standing. Two payments via treasury EFT will be made to the scholars account during the academic year in an amount equal to half of the amount for which the scholar qualifies on the payment request, not to exceed $7,500 per academic year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-8281-0-7-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $300,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. 203

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $0 to $7,500; $6,650. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Foundation, in its fifteen year history, has selected a total of 3,962 Goldwater Scholars. The vast majority are currently pursuing the Ph.D., while most of the members of the last two classes are still at the undergraduate level. As a matter of interest, 50 Goldwater Scholars have been selected as Rhodes Scholars and 57 have received The Marshall Award. Numerous Goldwater Scholars have received other highly prestigious postgraduate fellowships including the Churchill, Truman Fulbright, Hughes, Hertz, National Science Foundation and many others. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Gerald J. Smith, President, 6225 Brandon Avenue, Suite 315, Springfield, VA 22150-2519. Telephone: (703) 756-6012. Fax (703) 756-6015. E-Mail: goldh2o@erols.com. Web Site Address: http://www.act.org/goldwater. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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4. WOODROW WILSON CENTER FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

FEDERAL AGENCY: THE WOODROW WILSON INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR SCHOLARS OBJECTIVES: The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars was established by Congress to symbolize and strengthen the fruitful relationship between the world of learning and the world of public affairs. It aims, in a strictly nonpartisan fashion, to foster scholarship and to promote the exchange of views between scholars and decision makers. The Center sponsors research, meetings, and publications on history, economics, politics, international relations, the environment, and many other areas. Fellows from around the world are brought to Washington, DC, to encourage discourse among disciplines and professions. The Center enriches the quality of knowledge and debate in the nations capital and throughout the world. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is intended for the use of scholars only. In order to foster a true community of scholars, the Woodrow Wilson Center prefers its fellows to be in residence for the entire U.S. academic year from September through May. A few fellowships are available for shorter periods with a minimum of 4 months. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals from any country are welcome to apply. Men and women with outstanding capabilities and experience from a wide variety of backgrounds (including government, the corporate world, and the professions, as well as academia) are eligible for appointment. Successful fellowship applicants submit outstanding proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and or international issues--topics and scholarship that relate to key public policy challenges or provide the historical and/or cultural framework to illumine policy issues of contemporary importance. Proposals that represent essentially advocacy are not eligible. The Center normally does not consider projects that represent essentially the rewriting of doctoral dissertations; the editing of papers and documents; the preparation of textbooks or miscellaneous papers and reviews; anthologies, memoirs or translations. Beneficiary Eligibility: Citizens from all countries will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: For academic participants, eligibility is limited to the postdoctoral level, and normally it is expected that academic candidates will have demonstrated their scholarly development by publication beyond the Ph.D. dissertation. For other applicants, an equivalent degree of professional achievement is expected. An applicant working on a degree at the time of application (even if it is to be completed prior to the proposed fellowship year) is not eligible. All applicants should have a very good command of spoken English, since the Center is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas among its fellows. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: There is no official preapplication process. Individuals who have questions about their eligibility or the focus of their proposed research should contact the Scholar Selection and Services Office. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applications may be obtained from the Scholar Selection and Services Office and may be downloaded from www.wilsoncenter.org. A complete application must include the following: 1. a completed two-page fellowship

application form; 2. a list of the applicants publications (not to exceed three pages); 3. two letters of references sent directly to the Center by the application deadline; 4. a project proposal not to exceed five single-spaced pages, and 5. a completed financial information form (included with the application form). Award Procedure: Applications are evaluated by peer review panels. Deadlines: The Center holds one round of competitive selection per year. The annual application deadline is October 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Decisions on appointments are announced by early April. Appeals: There is no official appeals process. Renewals: There is no official renewal process. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The Woodrow Wilson Center seeks to follow the principle of no gain/no loss in terms of a fellows previous years salary. However, limited funds make it essential for most applicants to seek supplementary sources of funding: sabbatical support, other fellowships, or foundation grants. Each fellow is assigned a furnished office available every day around the clock. The Centers main offices are located in the heart of Washington, DC. Professional librarians provide access to the Library of Congress, university and special libraries in the area, and other research facilities. Windowsbased personal computers or manuscript-typing services are available, and each fellow is offered a part-time research assistant. Publishing services are available through the Woodrow Wilson Center Press, which co-publishes with Cambridge University Press, the Johns Hopkins University Press, Indiana University Press, and the Stanford University Press. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Stipends cover the length of the residential fellowship. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 33-0400-0-1-503. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $1,405,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: In 2006-2007, the fellowship stipend, which included travel expenses for Fellows, their spouses, and their dependent children, ranged from $7,000 to $85,000. The Center also covered 3/4 of the cost of health insurance for scholars and their accompanying families who elected to take the insurance offered. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Wilson Center has hosted hundreds of scholars working in fields spanning the humanities and the social sciences. Some distinguished scholars of recent years have included Bruce Ackerman, Anatoli Dobrynin, John Lewis Gaddis, Juan Williams, and Gordon Wood. Books written by Fellows at the Center have included David Levering Lewis W.W. Dubois, Biography of a Race, 1868-1919, and Thomas Friedmans From Beirut to Jerusalem. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Contact: Scholar Selection and Services Office. Telephone: (202) 691-4000. E-mail: 205

fellowships@wilsoncenter.org Web Site Address: http://www.wilsoncenter.org. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Listed below are some of the 23 fellows chosen for the academic year 2006- 2007: 1) Adams, Gordon. Professor of the Practice of International Affairs, Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University. Buying National Security: Transforming the U.S. Resource Planning Process; 2)Bilgin, Pinar. Assistant Professor of International Relations, Bilkent University, Turkey. Globalization and Security in the Developing World: The Case of Turkey; 3) Connelly, Matthew. Associate Professor of History, Columbia University. The Problem of Prevision; 4)Dettke, Dieter. Executive Director, Washington Office, Friedrich Ebert Foundation. In Search of Normalcy: Germanys Defense and Security Policy Between Realpolitik and the Civilian Power Paradigm. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 1) The significance of the proposed research (the importance and originality of the project); 2) the quality of the proposal in definition, organization, clarity, and scope; 3) the capabilities and achievements of the applicant (the likelihood that the applicant will accomplish the proposed project); 4) the relevance of the project to contemporary policy issues. The Center devotes special attention to the exploration of three prominent themes: governance; the U.S. role in the world and issues of partnership and leadership; key longterm future challenges confronting the United States and the world. Projects should involve fresh, critical research, both in terms of the overall field and of the authors previously published work. The Center welcomes projects that transcend narrow specialties and do not represent essentially technical, methodological issues of interest only within a specific academic discipline. Above all, projects should have relevance to the world of public policy, and fellows should want, and be prepared, to interact with policymakers in Washington and with Wilson Center staff who are working on similar issues. APPLICATION FORM: Woodrow Wilson Fellowship

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5. MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: THE MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: To honor former Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall through the operation of internship, scholarship, and fellowship programs, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment, to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare for and pursue careers related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy. Assistance is intended for the use of scholars only. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is intended for the use of scholars only. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: (1) College sophomores or juniors in the current academic year having outstanding potential and intending to pursue careers in the environment; and (2) Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year and have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in health care or tribal public policy may apply. Students must be properly nominated by accredited colleges or universities recognized by the Department of Education. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens or nationals, college sophomores, or juniors will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must be a matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education at the time of nomination. Sophomore is defined as a student planning two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning the next academic year. Students in twoyear colleges planning to transfer to a baccalaureate program at another institution may be nominated. Junior is defined as a student who plans one more year of full-time under-graduate study beginning the next academic year. Student must have a college grade-point average of at least B (or the equivalent). Students must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Each August, the presidents of two and four year institutions are invited to appoint a Udall Scholarship faculty representative to manage the selection and nomination of up to six students for the forthcoming years Udall Scholarships. The standard nomination forms with instructions will be provided to the designated faculty representatives of all such institutions whose presidents or chancellors inform the Foundation of their intent to participate. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The faculty representative of an institution is the key person in the Udall Scholarship selection process and serves as liaison between his/her institution and the Foundation. The faculty representative is responsible for publicizing the Udall Scholarships on campus, soliciting recommendations of students with significant commitment to the environment and outstanding Native American and Alaska Native students that demonstrate a commitment to pursue a career related to health care or tribal public policy from members of the faculty; establishing the process to select the best qualified candidates to be nominated; helping nominees prepare for the competition; and ensuring that the institutions nominations are complete and are forwarded to the Udall Scholarship Review Committee by the stated deadline. The following information on the official nominating materials, must be included with each scholarship nomination: (1) Institutional

Nomination Form that verifies the nominees eligibility and formally transmits the nomination to the Review Committee. This document must be completed and signed by the faculty representative or the nomination cannot be considered; (2) Nominee Information Form that affirms the nominees wish to be considered for the scholarship; provides biographical information about the nominees background, interests and plans, and provides a statement about the nominees intent to enter an eligible career and specifies how the students educational plans will provide preparation for that career; (3) nominees essay of 800 words or less analyzing a speech or piece of legislation of Congressman Udalls and how it relates to the nominees interests and career goals; (4) three Independent Evaluation of Nominee forms. The nominee must secure letters of recommendation from a current or recent faculty member that can discuss the nominees potential for a career in the environment, health care, or tribal public policy; a current or recent faculty member in the nominees field of study; and another individual that can attest to the nominees potential; and (5) transcript of the nominees college grades. Award Procedure: The Morris K. Udall Foundation will select individuals from the academic and professional community to serve as the Udall Review Committee. The Morris K. Udall Foundation staff will initially verify the contents of the nomination packets for completeness and then assemble the information for review by the Committee, that will meet at a designated location for one weekend to review and select 80 scholars and 50 honorable mention recipients. Students will be evaluated on the basis of: (a) Outstanding leadership capabilities, (b) academic excellence, (c) the appropriateness of students plan of study to prepare for a career in the environment, health care, or tribal public policy, and (d) dedication to the values exemplified by Morris K. Udall during his career, i.e., civility, integrity, and consensus. The Review Committee has sole discretion in the selection of the 80 scholars. Deadlines: March 4 of each year for all nominations to be received. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: March 4, of each year for receipt of nominations; March of each year for selection of scholars by Udall Review Committee; April of each year for announcement of Udall scholars. Appeals: None. Renewals: Sophomore recipients of Morris K. Udall Scholarships may apply for another scholarship by going through the application process described above. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: To be eligible to receive payments, a Udall scholar must matriculate fulltime and remain in good academic standing. Scholars institution must confirm in writing the cost of attendance and that the Scholar is enrolled full-time and in good academic standing. The Foundation will send each institution a form containing the students name and social security number. This form will be completed and returned to the Foundation at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the fall semester. The Foundation will review forms for completeness of information and appropriate signatures from school officials. Scholars are required to submit a payment request form containing information regarding living expenses and additional costs that may be covered. Scholars may receive up to $5,000 at the beginning of the fall semester or may receive a partial payment in the fall semester and another at the beginning of the spring semester. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-0900-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $400,000; FY 08 est $400,000; and FY 09 est not reported. 207

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As of fiscal year 2007, 914 scholarships were awarded. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Contact: Christopher L. Helms, Executive Director, 130 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Telephone: (520) 901-8500. FAX (520) 670-5530; or Melissa Millage, Program Manager. Telephone: (520) 901-8562. FAX (520) 670-5530. Headquarters Office: Contact: Christopher L. Helms, Executive Director, 130 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Telephone: (520) 901-8500. FAX (520) 670-5530; or Melissa Millage, Program Manager. Telephone: (520) 901-8562. FAX (520) 670-5530. Web Site Address: http://www.udall.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Morris K Udall Scholarship

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6. MORRIS K. UDALL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: THE MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: To honor former Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall through the operation of internship, scholarship, and fellowship programs, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment, to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare for and pursue careers related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Fellowships). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is intended for the use of Fellows only. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time candidates about to enter the final year of writing their dissertation in the area of environmental public policy and environmental conflict resolution and anticipate receiving their doctoral degree at the end of the fellowship year. The competition is open to United States citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Beneficiary Eligibility: United States citizens and permanent residents of the United States. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must have completed all course work, passed all preliminary exams and had the dissertation research proposal or plan approved. Dissertation fellowships are open to scholars in the area of environmental public policy and environmental conflict resolution. Applicants must be full-time candidates in the final year of writing their dissertation and anticipate receiving their degree at the end of the fellowship year. Applicants attending any accredited institution of higher education in the United States will be eligible to apply. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Each September, the Udall Foundation will distribute the program announcement to advertise the Udall Dissertation Fellowship Program. This mailing will be sent to deans and directors of 600 graduate schools and departments throughout the United States. The program announcement will include a telephone number, website, and mailing address for students to download an application or call to request an application. Application forms will be sent directly to the doctoral student who will be responsible for completing the material and returning them to the Udall Foundation by February 3. This program has been excluded from E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: The following items constitute a complete application package and must be submitted in a single packet: (1) Application Form, (2) narrative autobiography not to exceed 500 words, including a statement of career plans and goals and should discuss any special circumstances that have affected the chronology of the applicants career and the achievement of his/her goals, (3) curriculum Vitae listing all published books, papers and reports of investigations (date, publisher, and page number), (4) statement of project, (5) transcripts, (6) three letters of recommendations, (7) Institutional Certification Form certifying the completion of all required course work and qualifying examinations for the doctorate and approval of dissertation research prospectus signed by an appropriate graduate school official, and (8) Office Record Card. Award Procedure: The Morris K. Udall Foundation will select three individuals from the

academic and professional community to serve as the Udall Review Committee. The Foundation will initially verify the contents of the nomination packets for completeness and then assemble the information for review by the selection committee. The selection criteria includes (1) Quality of project design, (2) originality of project, (3) scholarly significance of project to the discipline, (4) feasibility of project and proposed schedule, (5) qualifications of applicant, (6) potential of applicant to make a significant contribution to the field, and (7) applicants commitment to environmental public policy and conflict resolution. The Selection Committee will recommend two Fellows and two Alternates. Deadlines: February 21, for all applications Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: February 21, of each year for receipt of applications; March of each year for selection of Fellows by Udall Selection Committee; April of each year for announcement of Udall Fellows. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: A Udall Dissertation Fellow is expected to pursue his/her project full-time during the fellowship year, July 1 - June 30. No partial fellowships are awarded. Acceptance of any concurrent funds must have prior approval from the Foundation. Any major changes in plans for the fellowship year must have prior written approval from the Foundation. The Foundation must be notified promptly of any change in the status of an application resulting from acceptance of another award. Stipend checks are made payable to fellows, not to institutions. Dissertation Fellowships fund living and educational expenses for a period of twelve months while a fellow pursues full-time writing of the dissertation. Fellowships do not fund; research assistants, laboratory supplies and equipment, purchase of computer equipment, publication costs, travel to professional meetings, conferences or seminars, tuition for additional course work, repayment of loans or other personal obligations (fellowships are not retroactive), tuition for a dependents education. The first stipend payment will be deposited by July 1 and the second January 15. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-0900-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $48,000; FY 08 est $48,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Average is $24,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As of fiscal year 2007, 24 fellowships were awarded. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Contact: Christopher L. Helms, Executive Director, 130 S. Scott Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701. Telephone: (520) 901-8500. FAX (520) 670-5530; or Jane Curlin, Senior Program Manager. Telephone: (520) 901-8500. FAX (520) 670-5530. Web Site Address: http://www.udall.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Morris K Udall Institution Form Morris K Udall Institution Application Morris K Udall Institution Recommendation Form

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7. MORRIS K. UDALL NATIVE AMERICAN CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: THE MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: To honor former Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall through the operation of internship, scholarship and fellowship programs, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment, to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare for and pursue careers related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance is intended for the use of interns only. Interns will be provided with airfare to and from Washington, DC; lodging in central DC; per diem to cover meals, transportation and incidentals. A $1,200 stipend at the conclusion of the internship is given. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of a recognized tribe or an Alaskan native; be a matriculated junior, senior, graduate student or law student in a college or university; have a minimum 3.2 GPA; and have an interest in tribal government and policy. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Alaska Natives, and enrolled members of a recognized tribe will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must be a matriculated junior, senior, law student or graduate student pursuing a degree or graduating from an accredited institution of higher education at the time of nomination. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: In September, the Udall Foundation will distribute the program announcement/application to announce the Native American Congressional Internship Program. The program announcement will include a telephone number, website and mailing address for students to request an application. A mailing will be sent to approximately 1,500 individuals as follows: (1) Deans and Directors of U.S. Graduate Schools; (2) Deans of U.S. Law Schools; (3) Directors of Native American Studies Departments at U.S. Institutions; (4) Tribal Councils; and (5) Native American Organizations and Associations. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Applicants must include a completed Internship Application Form, an 800 word essay analyzing a piece of legislation sponsored by Congressman Udall that relates to the applicants interests and career goals, and provide three references, one from a leader in his/her tribe, one from a faculty member in the applicants field of study, and another individual that can attest to the applicants potential, and a resume. The application packet must be returned by January 31. Award Procedure: The Morris K. Udall Foundation will select four or five Native Americans from the academic and professional community to serve as the Udall Review Committee. The Udall Foundation will initially verify the contents of the applications packets for completeness and then assemble the information for review by the committee. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of: (1) Outstanding leadership capabilities, (2) academic excellence, (3) commitment to a career in tribal public policy, and (4) dedication to the values exemplified by Morris K. Udall during his career, i.e., civility, integrity and consensus. The Review Committee has sole discretion in the selection

of the interns. Deadlines: Nominations must be received by January 31 of each year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: January 31 of each year for receipt of applications; February of each year for selection of interns by Udall Review Committee; and April of each year for announcement of Udall interns. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Native American interns will be provided with airline tickets and an advance of funds prior to their arrival in Washington. Interns will receive a check every other week for living expenses. Airline tickets and lodging will be prepaid by the Udall Foundation. A $1,200 stipend will be presented to each intern at the end of the internship program. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-0900-0-1-502. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $170,000, and FY 08 est $170,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $3,160 to $3,685. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: One hundred and thirty-eight (10-week) internships have been completed in various Congressional offices and the White House as of fiscal year 2007. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: 130 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Contact: Colin Ben, Program Manager, Telephone: (520) 901-8568. FAX (520) 670-5530. Headquarters Office: 130 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Contact: Colin Ben, Program Manager, Telephone: (520) 901-8568. FAX (520) 670-5530. Web Site Address: http://www.udall.gov. APPLICATION FORM: Scholarship application available online at:: http://www.udall.gov/

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8. JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

(James Madison Foundation) FEDERAL AGENCY: JAMES MADISON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOUNDATION OBJECTIVES: To strengthen secondary school teaching of the principles, framing, and development of the U.S. Constitution; to contribute to a deeper understanding of American government and to foster in both teachers and students the spirit of civic participation that inspired the Nations founders. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Fellowships). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: For future and current secondary school teachers of American history, American government, or social studies of grades seven through twelve. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: College seniors and college graduates without teaching experience (Junior Fellow) and experienced secondary school teachers of grades seven through twelve (Senior Fellows) may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: A Senior Fellow must be a full-time teacher of American history, American government, or social studies in grades seven through twelve and be under contract or prospective contract to teach full time as a secondary school teacher of the same subjects. A Junior Fellow must possess a bachelors degree or plan to receive a bachelors degree no later than August 31 of the year in which he or she is applying. An applicant must have a demonstrated record of commitment to civic responsibilities and to professional and collegial activities; qualify for admission with graduate standing at an accredited university that offers a qualifying Masters degree program (a Master of Arts in history or political science, a Master of Arts in teaching, in history, or in social studies, a related Masters degree in education that permits a concentration in history, government, social studies or political science) which allows at least twelve semester hours or their equivalent of study of the origins, principles, and development of the U.S. Constitution and its comparison with the histories of other forms of government (six of these required twelve semester hours of constitutional study may be earned at the Foundations required four-week Summer Institute on the Constitution); and be committed to teaching American history, American government, or social studies full time in grades seven through twelve after the receipt of a Masters degree for a period of not less than one year for each full academic year of study for which assistance is received under a fellowship, preferably in the State of the Fellows legal residence at the time of the fellowship award. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Application materials may be requested by individuals who meet the eligibility requirements stated above. Completed applications must be received by March 1. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Individuals wishing to apply for fellowships must request application materials from the Foundation. Applications must include: (a) Supporting information which affirms an applicants wish to be considered for a fellowship; information about the applicants background, interests, goals, academic record, and an explanation of the applicants educational plans and how those plans will lead to or enhance a career as a teacher; (b) an essay of up to 600 words that explains the importance of study of the

Constitution: 1) To young students; 2) to the applicants career aspirations and his or her contribution to public service; and 3) to citizenship generally in a constitutional republic; (c) the applicants proposed course of graduate study including the specific degree sought and the courses to be taken that leads to a Masters degree; and (d) three evaluations that attest to the applicants academic achievements and intellectual strengths and to his or her potential or proven ability as a secondary school teacher. Award Procedure: An independent Fellow Selection Committee will evaluate all valid applications and recommend the most outstanding applicant or applicants from each State for James Madison Fellowships. Applicants compete only against other applicants from the State of their legal residence. Applicants are evaluated on their: (a) Demonstrated commitment to a career in teaching American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary level; (b) demonstrated intent to pursue a program of graduate study that emphasizes the Constitution and offers classroom instruction in that subject; (c) demonstrated devotion to civic responsibility: (d) demonstrated capacity for graduate study, as well as proven potential performance as classroom teachers (for Junior Fellowship applicants) or proven outstanding performance as classroom teachers (for Senior Fellowship applicants); and (e) proposed courses of graduate study, especially the nature and extent of their subject content components and their relationship to the enhancement of the applicants teaching and professional activity. In this regard, a content degree such as one in history or political science may enhance an application versus a MED or a MAT. Candidates recommended for fellowships by the Fellow Selection Committee will be named James Madison Fellows. The selection procedure will ensure that at least one James Madison Fellow (junior or senior) is selected from each State in which there are at least two resident applicants who meet the minimum criteria of eligibility and are judged to merit an award. Deadlines: February 15, each year for request of application materials; March 1, each year for receipt of applications for the James Madison Fellowship competition. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: April, each year the Fellow Selection Committee meets to recommend to the Foundation the appointment of Fellows; April, each year the James Madison Fellows are named by the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (applicants are notified of selection results); May, each year the names of new James Madison Fellows are publicly announced. Appeals: None. Renewals: Top contenders and applicants who were not awarded a fellowship are encouraged to submit a fresh application for the current years competition. Top contenders may elect to sign a Resubmission Agreement authorizing their original application to be placed before the current years Fellow Selection Committee for consideration for a fellowship award. A Fellowship Application Update Form is also provided if an applicant chooses to include such information. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: It is the intent of the Foundation to renew Junior Fellowships annually for a period not to exceed 2 calendar years and to renew Senior Fellowships annually for a period not to exceed five calendar years, or until a Fellow has completed the minimum number of credits required for the Masters degree, whichever comes first. Renewal will be in accordance with regulations established by the Foundation, subject to an annual review and certification by authorized officials of the university at which a Fellow is registered that the Fellow (if a Junior Fellow) is not engaged in gainful employment that interferes with the Fellows studies and that the Fellow is making satisfactory progress toward the degree and is in good academic standing. In some 211

cases, Junior Fellows may be permitted to study part-time and Senior Fellows to study full-time. The Foundation may suspend or terminate a fellowship when it obtains evidence that a Fellow is not making satisfactory progress toward the degree or is not in compliance with fellowship requirements. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-8282-0-7-502. Obligations: (Fellowships) FY 07 $1,091,000; FY 08 est $1,125,000; and FY 09 est $1,175,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Payments are made only for the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, shared room, and board for the pursuit of qualifying degrees. The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, pro-rated over the period of study. In no case shall the award exceed $12,000 for one academic year of study. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts. Payments are made only for the minimum number of credits required for the award of the degree for which a Fellow is registered and for no more. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since 1992, the year of the Madison Foundations inaugural national competition, more than 800 Fellowship Awards have been made to prospective and existing secondary school teachers. There are currently 83 active Junior Fellows (prospective and Senior Fellows teachers) and 268 active Senior Fellows (existing teachers) from the seven classes of Fellows. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation. Contact: Mr. Steve Weiss, Director of Administration and Finance, 2000 K Street, NW., Suite 303, Washington, DC 20006. Telephone: (202) 653-8700. FAX (202) 653-6045. (E-mail) sweiss@jamesmadison.com. Web Site Address: http://www.jamesmadison.com. APPLICATION FORM: Application is available online at: http://www.jamesmadison.com

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9. SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION OBJECTIVES: Fellowships are offered by the Smithsonian Institution to provide opportunities for graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct research in association with members of the Smithsonian professional research staff, and to utilize the resources of the Institution. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Fellowships). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The Smithsonian Institution offers fellowships and internships for research and study in fields that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution. At present these fields are: Animal behavior, ecology, and environmental science, including an emphasis on the tropics; Anthropology, including archaeology; Astrophysics and astronomy; Earth sciences and paleobiology; Evolutionary and systematic biology; History of science and technology; History of art, especially American, contemporary African, and Asian art, twentieth-century American crafts, and decorative arts; Social and cultural history of the United States; Folklife. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or equivalent for less than seven years. Senior Fellowships are offered to scholars who have held the degree or equivalent for seven years or more. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting research in residence at the Institution. Predoctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed preliminary course work and examinations. The applicant must submit a detailed proposal including a justification for conducting the research in-residence at the Institution. Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not yet have been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. Program. Graduate students or postdoctoral researcher conducting research in the fields pursued by the Smithsonian, from any country, are welcome to apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Citizens from all countries will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Transcripts (or other materials when transcripts are not issued) from all appropriate institutions are required, except for senior fellowship applications. Applicants for graduate student fellowships must submit undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Applicants for predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships need only submit graduate transcripts. Unofficial photocopies are acceptable. If transcripts or other materials are not in English the applicant should provide translations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: To obtain application materials please go to www.si.edu/research+study. Applicants must submit 6 complete copies including - completed cover sheets, research proposal, curriculum vitae, transcripts, and two letters of reference. Award Procedure: Applications are evaluated and fellows are selected, by scholars in appropriate fields, on the basis of the proposals merit, the applicants ability to carry out the proposed research and study, the likelihood that

the research could be completed in the requested time, and the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its research staff members and resources, could contribute to the proposed research. The number of appointments made each year is determined by the availability of funds for the program. The Smithsonian Fellowship Program does not discriminate on grounds of race, creed, sex, age, marital status, condition of handicap, or national origin of any applicant. For more information, lists of past recipients and/or applications go to www.si.edu/research+study. Deadlines: January 15 postmark annually. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Notification after April 15th. Appeals: None. Renewals: None. However, applicants may reapply. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Financial support, in addition to a Smithsonian fellowship, for such purposes as research travel and equipment may be received from other sources provided that no special demands are made upon the fellows time. Permission to receive additional stipend support must be requested in writing from the Office of Fellowships. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: 10 week to one year. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 33-0100-0-1-503. Obligations: (Research Fellowships) FY 07 $1,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Stipend levels range from $4,500 to $40,000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Fellowships, Smithsonian Institution, Victor Building, Suite 9300, MRC 902, PO Box 37012, Washington DC 20013-7012. Web Site Address: www.si.edu/research+study CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applications are evaluated and fellows are selected, by scholars in appropriate fields, on the basis of the proposals merit, the applicants ability to carry out the proposed research and study, the likelihood that the research could be completed in the requested time, and the extent to which the Smithsonian, through its research staff members and resources, could contribute to the proposed research. The number of appointments made each year is determined by the availability of funds for the program. APPLICATION FORM: Application available online with the Office of Research Training and Services Applications at: http://www.si.edu/ofg/

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SECTION 18: DENALI COMMISSION PROGRAM

1. DENALI COMMISSION PROGRAM
FEDERAL AGENCY: DENALI COMMISSION OBJECTIVES: The Denali Commission is an Innovative Federal and State partnership designed to provide critical utilities and infrastructure throughout Alaska, particularly in distressed communities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Infrastructure or utility needs benefiting Alaskans. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Awards are available to State and local governments, private, public, profit, nonprofit organizations and institutions or individuals eligible in Alaska. Beneficiary Eligibility: General public, particularly distressed communities. Credentials/Documentation: Locally prepared comprehensive development plans that are regionally supported. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Informal preapplication conference recommended. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Letter request coupled with comprehensive community based and approved development plans. Award Procedure: Resolutions through Commissioners. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Six months from receipt of letter application. Appeals: Negotiated on a case-by-case basis. Renewals: Negotiated at periodic Commission meetings. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Encouraged but not mandatory. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Determined during project evaluation. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-1200-0-1-452; 95-8056-0-7-452. Obligations: FY 07 $111,000,000; FY 08 est $106,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: From $200,000 to $10,000,000. Average: $5,000,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Created a cost-sharing partnership to respond to the immediate and critical threat to human health and the environment presented by non-code compliant, often leaking, bulk fuel storage facilities. Information is available on the website of http://www.denali.gov. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Denali Commission, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. Telephone: (907) 271-1414. Web Site Address: http://www.denali.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Bulk Fuel Tank Storage- Consolidation at isolated site to prevent catastrophic failure of leaking facilities; (2) hydroelectric generation at remote coastal community; (3) regional electric interstice serving economically distressed communities not on national grid; (4) water supply to community owned and operated fish processing facility; and (5) statewide planning and construction of health care infrastructure. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Projects are judged based on consistency with locally developed and regionally supported infrastructure development plans, long term sustainability, relative impacts on reducing unemployment, raising the standards of living, reducing the cost of utilities, and cost-sharing by others. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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SECTION 19: UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE

1. UNSOLICITED GRANT PROGRAM
FEDERAL AGENCY: UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE OBJECTIVES: The Institute supports research, education, training and dialogue programs in the United States and abroad on international peace and conflict resolution. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funding is available for any project that falls within the Institutes broad mandate of international conflict resolution. Unsolicited grants are offered across a broad range of relevant disciplines, skills, and approaches. Topic areas of interest to the Institute include, but are not restricted to, the origins of conflict, the role played by religious, ethnic, economic, political, social, and environmental factors in generating or accelerating conflict within, between, or among states; international conflict management; diplomacy; negotiation theory; Track Two (unofficial) diplomacy; methods of thirdparty dispute settlement; international law; international organizations and collective security; deterrence and balance of power; arms control; psychological theories about international conflict; the role of nonviolence and nonviolent sanctions; moral and ethical thought about conflict and conflict management; the role of peacekeeping, humanitarian intervention, and post-conflict peace building; and theories about relationships among political institutions, human rights, and conflict. Priority is accorded to projects that have practical applications and that may be useful for policymakers. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The Institute may provide grant support to nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and individuals both U.S. and foreign including the following: civil society organizations; institutions of secondary, postsecondary, and community education; public and private education, training, or research institutions; libraries; and public departments and agencies (including U.S. state and territorial departments of education and commerce). Government officials, whether U.S. or foreign, are not eligible to receive Institute funds. Other U.S. government employees should contact the Grant Program staff prior to submission of an application to determine their eligibility. Beneficiary Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, official public institutions, and individuals. Grantees may be U.S. citizens, nonprofit organizations and official public institutions, or foreign nationals and foreign nonprofit institutions. Credentials/Documentation: Resume/curriculum vitae. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: All applicants must submit their project on an official application form (last revised February 2004, with accompanying documentation as described therein. Award Procedure: Most grant proposals are vetted through a rigorous, multi-stage process of review, which may include consideration by independent experts and professional staff at the Institute. Proposals are grouped by theme or regional focus and sent to relevant external experts for their evaluation. The

final authority for decisions about grants rests with the Board of Directors. Outside review of an application may also be sought as part of the review process. Deadlines: The Unsolicited application deadline is October 1 (or the next business day if the date falls on a weekend or a U.S. holiday). This is a receipt deadline not postmark deadline. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 6 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Grantee may submit an application for renewed funding after all requirements on the previous grant are fulfilled. Renewed funding request will be submitted to the Board of Directors for review. Grantees may request an extension of an ongoing project by submitting a letter to the Director of the Grant Program. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are typically one year in duration, however, short and longundertakings are also appropriate. Funds are released according to the schedule negotiated between USIP and the grantee. All funds must be spent or obligated within the established grant period. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-1300-0-1-153. Obligations: FY 07 $2,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The average award in the Unsolicited Grant Program is $38,000. The actual amount of any grant is based on the proposed budget and subsequent negotiations with successful applicants. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Unsolicited Grant Program has made more than 1150 awards. Grantees have produced more than 280 books, 360 articles, and 118 unpublished monographs and manuscripts. In addition, grantees have completed two simulations; 40 sets of curriculum material; one directory entitled Guide to Peace Research in Western Europe; and one conference report on Peace and Security in the Asia Pacific Region. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Unsolicited Grant Program, United States Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3006. Telephone: (202) 429-3842. E-mail: grants@usip.org. Headquarters Office: United States Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3006. Web Site Address: http://www.usip.org. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1. A grant to fund research on armed non-state actors, attempts to disarm or demilitarize such actors, and the sequencing of such attempts in relation to political negotiations. Drawing upon lessons from cases in Southwest Africa and Northern Ireland and from the direct experience of project team members in those cases, the study will focus particular attention on the evolving experience with Hizballah in Lebanon. 2. A summer workshop, 215

to promote cooperative security in South Asia through dialogue. It will focus on traditional security issues and will bring together young scholars and analysts from South Asia for a candid, sustained dialogue on sources of insecurity in the region. 3. A project in the Warri region of Nigerias Niger Delta to address the need for reconciliation following violence among Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo ethnic groups. 4. A project to promote reconciliation in Lebanon through the collection and discussion of documents and testimonies on the Lebanese civil war. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: In evaluating grant applications, central concerns will include: 1) the significance of the project to the Institutes mandate and the subject areas of special interest identified by the Institute; 2) evidence that the project will not simply duplicate existing knowledge or programs; 3) the likelihood that the project will make a significant contribution to the field in scholarship and knowledge; 4) the usefulness of the proposed product in fulfilling the Institutes mandate. The Institute is particularly interested in proposals that envision a specific product of enduring value. APPLICATION FORM: Unsolicited Grant Program.

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2. SOLICITED GRANT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE OBJECTIVES: To provide support for education and training, research, and public information on international peace and conflict resolution and on themes and topics identified by the institute. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Starting in October 2006, the Grant program launches its new Solicited Grant Initiative with the following elements: Funding for conflict prevention, conflict management, and post-conflict peace building in Colombia, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sudan. Funding for projects relating to Iran. Priority will be given to initiatives focusing on Iranian relations with the West and with its neighbors in the region, and on Irans role in regional and international affairs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For, Colombia, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sudan, preference will be given to applications submitted by non-profit organizations based in those countries or to groups that partner with them. For Iran and the countries above, applications maybe submitted by nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and individuals. Grantees may be U.S. citizens and U.S. nonprofit or public institution or foreign nationals and foreign nonprofit institutions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations, public institutions, and individuals. Grantees may be U.S. citizens, nonprofit organizations and public institutions, or foreign nationals and foreign nonprofit institutions. Credentials/Documentation: Resume/curriculum vitae. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: All applicants must submit their project on an official application form (last revised February 2004), with accompanying documentation as described therein. Award Procedure: Proposals submitted to the Solicited Grant Initiative will first be discussed with, and reviewed by, Grant program staff. In the event of a successful review, applications will be forwarded for further review to experts outside of USIP. During the review process, staff may contact applicants to request further information. Final approval of funded projects will be contingent upon further review and approval by USIPs executive officers and Board of Directors. For previous grantees, evaluations of their earlier grants will be conducted before final decisions will be made. Deadlines: The countries listed under no. 70 are expected to be the focus of this solicited initiative for at least one year from October 1, 2006. Applicants may apply at any time throughout the year. Awards will be announced throughout the year. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 6 months. Appeals: None.

Renewals: Grantees may submit an application for renewed funding after all requirements on the previous grant are fulfilled. Renewed funding requests will be submitted to the Board of Directors for review. Grantees may request an extension of an ongoing project by submitting a letter to the Director of the Grant Program. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are typically one year in duration, however, short and long-term undertakings are also appropriate. Funds are released according to the schedule negotiated between USIP and the grantee. All funds must be spent or obligated within the established grant period. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 95-1300-0-1-153. Obligations: FY 07 $2,500,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The average award in the Solicited Grant Program is $40,000, although somewhat larger grants are also awarded. The actual amount of any grant is based on the proposed budget and subsequent negotiations with successful applicants. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Solicited Grant Program has made more than 424 awards. Grantees have produced more than 79 books, 174 articles and 114 unpublished monographs and manuscripts. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Solicited Grant Program, United States Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3006. Telephone: (202) 429-3842. E-mail: grants@usip.org. Headquarters Office: Office of Public Affairs, United States Institute of Peace, 1200 17th Street, NW., Suite 200, Washington, DC 20036-3006. Web Site Address: http://www.usip.org. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1. A grant to gain a comprehensive understanding of the growing tensions between the majority Muslim and minority Christian communities in Mangochi District in southern Malawi. 2. A grant to examine and evaluate the outreach and legacy programs of the Special Court for Sierra Leone. 3. A project to build conflict resolution capacity at the grassroots level and to create awareness among people of their rights and responsibilities under the new political order in Sudan. 4. A project to promote understanding of the new constitution in Liberia. The project will produce two publications: an annotated compilation of the records of the proceedings that gave rise to the Liberian constitution and an analytical commentary on the constitutions meaning for use by lawyers, judges, law professors and government officials. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: In evaluating grant applications, central concerns will include: 1) the significance of the project to the subject areas of special interest of the solicitation; 2) evidence that the project will not simply duplicate existing knowledge or programs; 3) the likelihood that the project will make a significant contribution to the field in scholarship and knowledge; 4) the usefulness of the proposed product in fulfilling the Institutes mandate. The Institute is particularly interested in proposals that envision a specific product of enduring value. APPLICATION FORM: Solicted Grant Program 217

SECTION 20: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

1. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION - RESEARCH
FEDERAL AGENCY: FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To assist profit-making organizations, public and other nonprofit institutions, to establish, expand, and improve research, demonstration, education and information dissemination activities; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), biologics, blood and blood products, therapeutics, vaccines and allergenic projects; drug hazards, human and veterinary drugs, clinical trials on drugs and devices for orphan products development; nutrition, sanitation and microbiological hazards; medical devices and diagnostic products, radiation emitting devices and materials; food safety and food additives. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Programs: to stimulate technological innovation; to encourage the role of small business to meet Federal research and development needs; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation by minority and disadvantaged persons in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research grants are awarded to an eligible institution in the name of a principal investigator for a discrete project representing the investigators interest and competence. Funds are to be used for salaries and wages, equipment, supplies, travel, and other costs directly required to carry out the research. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. SBIR Phase II grants for this program are for the competitive continuation of the research initiated in Phase I, and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. All approved applications compete for available SBIR set-aside funds on the basis of technical merit and program relevance. Conference grants provide partial support for domestic scientific conferences. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Research grants, including application for Orphan Product Developments, can be made to any public or private nonprofit university, college, hospital, laboratory or other institution, including State and local units of government. Commercial, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations are also eligible. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants can only be awarded to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for a profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of the award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the United States and its possessions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Colleges, universities, profit-making organizations, nonprofit institutions, hospitals, faith-based and State and local governments. Credentials/Documentation: Research, including Orphan Product Development and conference grant applicants must present a plan and furnish evidence that scientific competence, facilities, and equipment are appropriate to carry out the plan. For Small Business Innovation Research, each applicant must present a research plan and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and supplies are appropriate to carry out

the plan. Furthermore, in Phase I, there should be an idea or concept with commercial potential, and in Phase II there should be evidence that commercialization of the research results is plausible. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, for-profit organizations with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), OMB Circular No. A-21 for universities, and OMB Circular No. A-122 for nonprofit organizations. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Consultation of Program Staff is available by contacting the Headquarters Office listed below. The standard application forms, as furnished by FDA through grants.gov and required by 45 CFR 74 and 92 must be used for this program. The applicant must complete SF424RR form through grants.gov for new competing continuations or supplemental research grants. State and local governments may use the appropriate SF424 form posted on grants. gov for each program . All unsolicited applications, with the exception of those directed to the Center for Veterinary Medicine, are submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Suite 1040, 6701 Rockledge Drive MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892. Unsolicited applications directed to the Center for Veterinary Medicine will be subject to Field Reader review or ad hoc panel reviews directed by the Center. Applications in response to Federal Register Announcements (solicited) shall be sent through grants.gov. Award Procedure: Research: All accepted research grant applications, including Orphan Product Development and Small Business and Innovative Research, receive a dual scientific review for technical merit, a recommendation for approval by an appropriate initial review group and a secondary review by a national advisory council. All approved applications compete for available funds on the basis of scientific merit and program emphasis. All applications accepted under the Radiation Control for Health Safety Act of 1968, Public Law 90602 and Small Scientific Conference grants, are evaluated under objective review procedures and receive a single initial review. Deadlines: Research grant applications due dates are published in the Federal Register and/or in the Funding Opportunity Announcement published in the NIH Guide. SBIR: April 5, August 5 and December 5; Conference grant applications: October 15, January 15, April 15, and July 15. Unsolicited and SBIR applications are received and processed by the Center for Scientific Review at the National Institutes of Health. The Headquarters Office listed below can be contacted for solicited research application deadlines. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewals are available. Procedures are the same as for new applications. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Normally, awards are made for 1-year with additional support (up to 5 years) depending on the recommendation of the dual review groups, successful annual performance and availability of funds. Small Business Innovation Research Phase I awards are generally for 6 months; Phase II awards are generally for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0600-0-1-554. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $24,500,000; FY 08 est $25,200,000; and FY 09 est $25,900,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,000 to $5,000,000. 218

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Research and Conference Grants: In fiscal year 2005, 157 new competitive applications were received and 43 new awards were funded. 56 continuation awards were also funded in fiscal year 2005. In fiscal year 2006, it is anticipated that approximately 97 new competitive applications will be received, approximately 43 new awards will be funded, and approximately 51 continuation awards will be made. In fiscal year 2007, it is anticipated that approximately 98 new competitive applications will be received, approximately 23 new awards will be funded, and approximately 65 continuation awards will be made. SBIR: In fiscal year 2005, 34 new competitive phase I and 1 new phase II applications were received and 3 phase I awards and 1 phase II award were funded. In fiscal year 2006, it is anticipated that approximately 25 phase I and 2 phase II new competitive applications will be received. Approximately 1 phase one, 2 phase II new awards will be funded. In fiscal year 2006, it is anticipated that approximately 33 phase I and 2 phase two new competitive applications will be received, approximately 3 phase I and 1 phase II new awards will be funded. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program and Grants Management Contact: Michelle Hawley, Acting Chief Grants Management Officer, Division of Acquisition Support and Grants, Office of Acquisition and Grant Services, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, HFA-500, Room 2107, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 827-1991; Fax: (301) 827-7101; Internet address: michelle.hawley@fda.hhs.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.fda.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Heat Treatment of Bacterial Spores in Dairy Products; (2) Waste Management Education & Research Consortium; (3) Post Marketing Surveillance of Adverse Drug Reactions; (4) International Program on Chemical Safety; (5) Veterinary Antimicrobial Decision Support System; (6) Continuation of the National Center for Food Safety and Technology; (7) Trial of Mycophenolate Mofetil in Myasthenia Gravis; and (8) SBIR: Phase II Patient Dose Tracking system for Fluoroscopic Procedures, Phase III, Biocatalytic Polymer Indicators of Fish Freshness; (9) Conferences, Iowa Food Safety Task Force Conference. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include the assessment of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. For Small Business Innovation Research applications, the major elements in evaluating Phase I grant applications include the assessment of: (1) The technical merit of the proposed research; (2) the soundness of the proposed design and methods; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the potential of the proposed research for technological innovation and commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; and (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment. In review of Phase II applications, criteria include those listed above, in addition to the following: (1) the degree in which Phase I objectives were met and the feasibility demonstrated; and (2) the adequacy of the Phase I objectives and methodology for addressing the proposed research. APPLICATION FORM: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9466

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2. INTRAMURAL RESEARCH TRAINING AWARD

(IRTA) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) IRTA Traineeships are established for the principal benefit of the participants and to provide opportunities for developmental training and practical research experience in a variety of disciplines related to biomedical research, medical library research and related fields. The IRTA components are: 1) Postdoctoral IRTA - is designed to provide advance practical research experience to physicians and other doctoral researchers who are at the beginning stages of their professional research careers. 2) Predoctoral IRTA - is designed to provide practical research training and experience to students, by supplementing academic course work and/or encouraging pursuit of professional careers in biomedical research to: a) students enrolled in doctoral degree programs in biomedical sciences; b) students who have been accepted into graduate, doctoral, or medical degree programs and wish an opportunity to delay or interrupt their education for an interim research experience before entering school. 3) Post baccalaureate IRTA - is designed to provide recent college graduates, particularly minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, an opportunity to postpone application to graduate or medical school and to provide a means to introduce individuals early in their careers to the research field, encourage their pursuit of professional careers in biomedical research, and allow additional time to pursue successful application to either graduate or medical school programs. 4) Technical IRTA - is designed to produce a cadre of highly trained research support professionals capable of performing the latest advanced techniques in a laboratory by developing the trainees skills in the conduct of basic and applied research. 5) Student IRTA - is designed to provide a developmental training experience to promising high school and undergraduate and graduate students who have expressed a strong interest in or are studying disciplines related to biomedical sciences. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Participants in the IRTA Program will be provided access to NIH facilities and equipment and assistance in their training from senior NIH researchers. Trainees may not engage in primary patient care activities, be assigned official supervisory responsibilities, or sign documents on behalf of the Government. Funding support will come from the individual National Research Institutes, Centers and Divisions (ICD) that comprise the National Institutes of Health. All funding is discretionary and subject to the availability of appropriations and apportionment. The IRTA Program does not include financial loans. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Candidates for IRTA Program must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Aliens. 1) Postdoctoral IRTA participants must possess a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent degree in biomedical, behavioral or related sciences; or certification by a university as meeting all the requirements leading to such a doctorate; and 5 or fewer years of relevant postdoctoral experience and up to 2 additional years of experience not oriented toward research (i.e., clinical training for physicians). 2) Predoctoral IRTA participants must be: a) students enrolled in Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent degree programs at fully accredited U.S. universities, which frequently involves dissertation research. The research experience is undertaken as an integral part of the students ongoing academic preparation and is credited toward completion of degree requirements; or b) students who have been accepted into graduate, doctoral, or medical degree programs and who have written permission from their school either to delay entrance for up to 1 year, or to interrupt their current schooling and to return within 1 year to their degree granting programs. 3) Post baccalaureate IRTA participants are individuals who have graduated from a fully accredited

college or U.S. university no more than 2 years prior to the activation date of traineeship, and intend to apply to graduate or medical school in biomedical research within the next year or students who have been accepted into graduate, other doctoral or medical degree programs and who have written permission of their school to delay entrance for up to 1 year. 4) Technical IRTA participants are individuals who have graduated from a fully accredited U.S. college or university with a bachelors or masters degree in any discipline. 5) Student IRTA participants are at least 16 years of age and are enrolled at least halftime in high school or have been accepted for or are enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate in an accredited U.S. college or university and are in good academic standing. Beneficiary Eligibility: The IRTA Program benefits the participants by combining an opportunity for study with practical work experience and valuable research training experience at the NIH. Credentials/Documentation: These standards are contained in the Applicant Eligibility section. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applicant may send the application documentation to a specific IC, or send application documentation to the NIH Office of Education: 1) Postdoctoral IRTA applicants must submit CV, bibliography, 3 letters of reference, statement of research goals, official copy of transcript, and must provide an official copy of doctoral degree and brief summary of doctoral dissertation. 2) Predoctoral IRTA applicants must submit CV, bibliography, 3 letters of reference emphasizing research potential, statement of research goals, an official copy of undergraduate, graduate, and/or medical school transcript, and verification from the university that the applicants is in good academic standing, is enrolled in a doctoral degree program, and that the school is agreeable to the students participation. In addition, (if applicable), must have written permission from their institutions to interrupt their educational program including a written agreement allowing students to return to their degree program within 1 year. 3) Post baccalaureate IRTA applicants must submit CV, bibliography, 3 letters of reference emphasizing potential, statement of research goals, and official copy of undergraduate school transcript. 4) Technical IRTA applicants must submit a resume or CV, 2 letters of reference, statement of career goals, and official copy of undergraduate transcript. 5) Student IRTA applicants must submit a resume or CV, 2 letters of reference, official copy of school transcript, letter from school verifying academic standing, information on honors and achievements, and statement of interest in biomedical research. Award Procedure: Awards are made by the interested Institutes or Centers based on the information provided by the applicant, the availability of NIH researchers to provide training, and the availability of financial and other resources to support the research training. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Generally, an applicant is advised that an award has or has not been provided within 90 days from submitting an application. Appeals: None. Renewals: 1) Postdoctoral IRTA component: Initial traineeship are for 1 or 2 years with a maximum traineeship of 5 calendar years. 2) Predoctoral IRTA component: Initial traineeship are for 1 month to 2 years with a maximum traineeship of 5 calendar years. 3) Post baccalaureate IRTA component: Initial traineeship is for 1 year with a maximum traineeship of 2 calendar years. 4) Technical IRTA component: Initial traineeship are for 2 years with a maximum traineeship of 3 calendar years. 5) Student IRTA component: Initial traineeship is for 1 month to 1 year. The maximum traineeship period is unlimited as long as the student meets eligibility criteria. 220

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Monthly stipend payments are made directly to awardees. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0846-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 est $49,428,456; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: NIH wide Except for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix, NIDDK) Postdoctoral: $37,100 to $67,000; Postdoctoral for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix, NIDDK) $33,800- $67,000; NIH wide with Discretionary for North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML-NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix, NIDDK) Predoctoral $23,100 to $29,600, Post baccalaureate: $22,200 to $24,800, Technical $22,200 to $30,900, Student $1,500 to $2,900; If discretionary stipend levels are not used, stipends are as follows: North Carolina (NIEHS), Montana (RML- NIAID), and Arizona (Phoenix, NIDDK) Predoctoral $20,900 to $27,100, Post baccalaureate $20,200 to $22,700, Technical $22,200 to $28,100, Student $1,200 to $2,700. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Executive Director for Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Shannon Building, Room 140, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 496-4920. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Awardees are not selected on the basis of the cost of the proposed training, but rather on the applicants qualification, research goals, and relevance to the goals of the institute extending the award. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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3. NIEHS HAZARDOUS WASTE WORKER HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING

(Superfund Worker Training Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To provide cooperative agreements and project grant support for the development and administration of model worker health and safety training programs consisting of classroom and practical health and safety training of workers and their supervisors, who are engaged in activities related to hazardous materials, hazardous waste generation, treatment, storage, disposal, removal, containment, transportation, or emergency response. To assist organizations in the development of institutional competency to provide appropriate training and education to hazardous waste workers. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Cooperative agreements and project grants are intended to support the direct costs of a project, in accordance with an approved budget, plus indirect costs at a pre-established rate. Both the award and use of funds are subject to applicable provisions of basic statutory authorities, appropriations acts, pertinent regulations, and operating policies of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A public or private nonprofit entity providing worker health and safety education and training may submit an application and receive a cooperative agreement or project grant for support of waste worker education and training by a named principal investigator. Recipients/grantees may use services, as appropriate, of other public or private organizations necessary to develop, administer, or evaluate proposed worker training programs, as long as the requirement for awards to nonprofit organizations is not violated. Nonprofit organizations which are incorporated under 501(c)(4) are prohibited from receiving grants. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any public or private entity providing worker safety and health education and training will benefit from this program. Credentials/Documentation: Applications must be signed by appropriate officials of the submitting institution. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, A-21 for universities, and A-122 for private nonprofit other than universities. For other recipient/grantees, costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR 74, Subpart Q. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions for their submission are available from the Office of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone (301) 435-0714; e-mail: ASKNIH@odrockml.od.nih.gov and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (MD 3-01), P.O. Box 12233, 104 Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program by those applicants that are State and local units of government. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A110 for nonprofit organizations, as appropriate. Award Procedure: As required in HHS Regulations, 42 CFR Part 65, applications will

be reviewed administratively by NIEHS staff for completeness and responsiveness to the program announcement. Applications then will be reviewed on a competitive basis for technical merit by an ad hoc review committee composed primarily of non-government members with expertise in occupational safety and health training and hazardous waste operations convened by the NIEHS. A second level of review will be conducted by the National Advisory Environmental Health Sciences Council. This second level of review will be for program relevance. The final approval of these recommendations and decisions concerning funding is made by the Director, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). Formal award notices are sent to successful applicants. Deadlines: Contact Headquarters Office for deadline information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 8 to 9 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Renewal awards are subject to the same criteria as new applications.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Full program cooperative agreements may be awarded for up to 5 years, generally in 12-month budget periods. Funds are released primarily on the basis of an Electronic Transfer System. The Request for Application announcement is expected to be release in the summer of 2004. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0862-0-1-552. Obligations: Grants: FY 07 $26,906,032; FY 08 $26,288,517; and FY 09 est $26,264,096. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $28,248 to $3,187,367; $1,076,241. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NIEHS WETP (Worker Education and Training Program) has continued to support training to protect the men and women who handle hazardous waste and materials and who respond to emergencies involving these materials: 131,000 workers received training in nearly 8000 classes - a significant increase from the previous year resulting from the recruitment efforts of the awardees and an increase in demand for initial and refresher Superfund site worker training. The NIEHS WETP continued to provide training in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the Pacific territories. Indeed, during a TOPOFF national preparedness exercise, an NIEHS WETP training team was activated to assist in Guam in the clean-up after a dirty bomb explosion. A new five year Request for Applications (RFA) is expected for re-competition of the program in July 2009. Throughout the WETP programs but particularly through the Brownfields and Minority Worker Training Programs, the NIEHS WETP reached out to serve those workers most in need - young working men and women, people of color, who live in polluted brownfields communities and are struggling to better their own lives and their own communities; Spanish-speaking men and women, native born and recent immigrants, who face unacceptably high rates of occupational injury, illness, and even death; and Native American people such as the Navaho railroad crews who, unknown to the general public, are key in preventing and responding to chemical railcar accidents. These 222

are not handout programs; these are bootstrap programs where workers get safety and health training that empowers them, that they take back to their communities, and that, in the case of the inner city youth they train, produce proud taxpaying citizens - frontline environmental workers. WETP is a national program and as such recognizes its duty to serve during national emergencies. From the World Trade Center to Katrina to the California Wildfires, the WETP activates under the National Response Framework - helping to identify the hazardous wastes and materials released during these disasters while developing and delivering safety and health training keyed to these hazards. Many thousands of responders have benefitted from this training, and the WETP has received praise for its work from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, FEMA, and OSHA. In the twenty years since Congress created this program, over one and a half million workers have benefitted. During the upcoming year (2007-2008), WETP will build upon this record. In particular, WETP will further develop and implement services to Spanish-speaking workers - meeting their needs for training they can understand and implement. The WETP will continue to prepare for disasters that are certain to occur; for example, curricula and trainers are being prepared for the requirements of a long-term response to a major, devastating earthquake. And the WETP will continue to maintain a gold standard of safety and health training - real hands-on and classroom training that our evaluations show reduces occupational death, disease, and injury. In addition, the WETP has initiated a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program to create products that will support high quality health and safety training for hazardous waste workers and emergency responders utilizing on-line learning. In FY 2006, WETP issued four Phase I SBIR awards and 2 Phase II SBIR awards. Between four to six SBIR/STTR awards will be made in FY 2007 and FY 2008. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Mr. Joseph T. Hughes, Jr., Program Director, Worker Education and Training Program, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 12233, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Telephone: (919) 541-0217, E-mail: Hughes3@niehs.nih.gov. Grants Management Contact: Carolyn Mason, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Division of Extramural Research and Training, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 12233, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Telephone: (919) 541-1373, E-mail: Mason6@ niehs.nih.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/careers/hazmat/index.cfm EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Programs provide health and safety training and education for occupational populations involved in waste handling and processing at active and inactive hazardous substance treatment, storage and disposal facilities; cleanup, removal, containment, or remedial action at waste sites; hazardous substance emergency response; chemical emergency response; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act corrective actions; hazardous substance disposal site risk assessment and investigation, remedial actions or clean-up by State and local personnel; urban communities surrounding brownfields sites; and transportation of hazardous wastes. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The following factors considered for applications for full program cooperative agreements include: (1) Methods and techniques to be used for identifying, describing, and accessing target worker populations and anticipated impact of the proposed program; (2) evidence of the organizations performance and effectiveness in planning, implementing and operating appropriate worker health and safety training and education programs; (3) adequacy of the detailed program plan for curricula development, training of instructors, distribution of course materials, and direct student training; (4) technical and professional expertise of the proposed program director, present or proposed staff, and consultants; (5) methods proposed for evaluating appropriateness, quality, and effectiveness

of training; (6) availability of appropriate facilities and equipment to support the described educational and training activities including handson instruction and demonstration; (7) evidence of the organizations past performance and effectiveness in planning, implementing, and operating training and education programs for workers; (8) the likelihood that the program will continue beyond the grant period; and (9) reasonableness of the proposed program activities. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 Additional information and forms available at: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/ careers/hazmat/funding/index.cfm

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4. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM

(NHSC Loan Repayment Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To ensure an adequate supply of trained health professionals by assisting the repayment of qualifying educational loans in return for service to populations located in selected health professional shortage areas identified by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Awards provide payments of up to $25,000 a year towards participants qualified government and commercial health professions undergraduate and graduate education loans during the first 2 years of practice at a selected NHSC Loan Repayment Service Site under a written agreement with this program. For subsequent years, payments of up to $35,000 a year may be made available under a written agreement. Health professions given priority for selection are those identified as needed by communities. For fiscal year 2004, priority for selection was given to: (1) Primary care physicians; (2) dentists; (3) certified nurse midwives; (4) certified nurse practitioners; (5) physicians assistants; (6) health service psychologists; (7) licensed clinical social workers; (8) psychiatric nurse specialists; (9) marriage and family therapists; (10) licensed professional counselors; and (11) dental hygienists. Contracts may be awarded to those who are available for service no later than September 30, 2006. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals are eligible to apply if they have (1) U.S. citizenship; (2) a health professions degree or are in professional practice (they must hold an unrestricted health professions license from the State in which they will be working, and be eligible for selection for a Federal civil service appointment, or hold an appointment as a commissioned officer in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service); (3) not defaulted on any Federal debt or do not have a court judgment against them; and (4) no existing service obligation. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiaries include (1) Primary care physicians; (2) dentists; (3) certified nurse midwives; (4) certified nurse practitioners; (5) physicians assistants; (6) health service psychologists; (7) licensed clinical social workers; (8) psychiatric nurse specialists; (9) marriage and family therapists; (10) licensed professional counselors; and (11) dental hygienists. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants should review the individual HRSA Guidance documents issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov. Please visit the Grants.gov Web site at www.grants.gov to both find and apply for all Federal grant opportunities. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee which will make funding recommendations to the Associate Administrator for the Bureau of Health Professions. The Associate Administrator has the authority to make final selections for awards. Award Procedure: Priority will be given to individuals whose training is in a health discipline or specialty determined by the Secretary for Health and Human Services to

be needed by the NHSC, who are nearest to availability for service, and who the Secretary determines are committed to service in health professional shortage areas. Deadlines: Contact HRSA at www.hrsa.gov for deadline date(s). Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: About 120 Days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Contract amendments will be considered according to the availability of appropriated funds and eligibility criteria applied to the individual and the site at which that individual is employed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Loan repayments for 1 year of obligated service will be made no later than the end of the fiscal year in which the individual completes such year of service. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0350-0-1-550. Obligations: FY 07 $60,019,317; FY 08 $59,182,064; and FY 09 est $56,800,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $5,000 to $50,000; $45,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Total awards made for FY 07, 1,548. The estimate for FY 08 is 1,564 withapproximately 810 expected to be awards to new participants. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Chief, Application and Award Branch, Division of the National Health Service Corps., Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8A-55, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone: (301) 5944400. Public Information Phone: 1-800-221-9393. Headquarters Office: Grants Management Office: Rick Goodman, Director, Division of Grants Management Operations, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11A16. Health Services Branch: 301-443-2385; Research and Training Branch: 301-443-3099; Government and Special Focus Branch: 301-443-3288. Web Site Address: www.hrsa.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: During FY 05, the program matched a total of 1,216 contracts to eligible clinicians with health professions degrees or licenses. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Priority will be given to applicants who are individuals whose training is in a health profession or specialty determined by the Secretary to be needed by NHSC. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN OBJECTIVES: To obtain genetic maps, physical maps, and determine the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequences of the genomes of humans and model organisms to be used as resources in biomedical research, medicine, and biotechnology. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The research project grant is awarded to an eligible institution in the name of a principal investigator for a discrete project or group of related projects representing the investigators interest and competence. Funds may be used for salaries and wages, equipment, supplies, travel and other costs required to carry out the research project. National Research Service Awards are made directly to individuals for research training in disciplines supporting the research areas. In addition, grants may be made to institutions to enable them to select individuals for National Research Service Awards. Each individual who receives a National Research Service Award is responsible for certain service and payback provisions. Responsibilities of grantees and restrictions on use of funds are set forth in the Public Health Service policy statement on grants for research projects, which is available on request from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, Office of Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health (NIH), 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6207, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone: (301) 435-0714. Fax (301) 480- 0525. E-mail: asknih.od.nih. gov. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6 months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Research Projects: Awards can be made to any public or private, for-profit or nonprofit university, college, hospital, laboratory, or other institution, including State and local units of government, qualifying small businesses (through the Small Business Innovation Research/STTR Programs, and to individuals. T o be eligible for funding, a proposal must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review committee and a national advisory council. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and

have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one- half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its territories. To be eligible for funding, an SBIR grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Nonfederal public and private domestic organizations may apply for an Institutional National Research Service Award. Individual National Research Service awardees must be nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree, and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., E.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Applicants to the Small Business Innovation Research/STTR Programs must meet special requirements for small businesses, as defined by the Small Business Administration. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical research. Credentials/Documentation: Each applicant for a research project must present a research plan and furnish evidence that scientific competence, facilities, equipment, and supplies are appropriate to carry out the plan. Use grant application form PHS-398 (Rev. May 1995) provided by, the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, Office of Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. For applicants for National Research Service Awards, the academic record, research experience, citizenship, institutional sponsorship, and the proposed area and plan of training must be included in the application. The applicant institution must show the objectives, methodology, and resources for the research training program, the qualifications and experience of directing staff, the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for the award, and a detailed budget and justification for the grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations, costs are determined in accordance with 48 CFR, Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR 74 Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and 6246-2 are used to apply for Phase I and Phase II awards, respectively, or SBIR and STTR programs. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Application forms and information concerning the area of science being supported may be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910, Telephone 301/435-0714, e-mail: ASKNIH@odrockml.od.nih.gov. Complete the application and return it to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892 for assessment by a scientific review committee. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. This program is

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subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110, Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations, as appropriate. The SBIR and STTR Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIH Small business Funding Opportunities homepage at www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; e- mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. Completed SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: All accepted applications for project grants and institutional National Research Service Awards are reviewed for scientific merit by an appropriate initial review group and by the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research (NACHGR). (Individual NRSA applications are not reviewed by council.) All approved applications compete for available funds on the basis of scientific merit and program emphasis. Awards are issued throughout the year. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score ranging from the best (100) to worst (500) compete for the available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit (which includes the potential of the proposed research for commercial application), program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New Research Projects: February 1, June 1, and October 1. Renewals: March 1, July 1, and November 1. Individual NRSA: April 5, August 5, and December 10. Institutional NRSA: January 10, May 10, and September 10. SBIR/STTR Applications: April 1, August 1, and December 1. SIP: Contact Headquarters Office. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Project Grants: About 9 months. SBIR/STTR: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Renewal grants are competitively awarded. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: All awards are made for at least 1 year. Additional support may be available for up to 4 more years depending upon the recommendations of the scientific review group, the National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research, successful annual performance, and availability of funds. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0891-0-1-552. Obligations: (Research Grants) FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Research Project Grants: $7,148 to $9,587,489; $610,048. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: NHGRI manages a broad-based research program directed towards the development of a resource, consisting of genetic maps, physical maps, and DNA sequence information of the human genome and the genomes of a number of other organisms, to be used in biomedical research, medicine, and biotechnology. A component of the program also addresses the ethical, legal, and social implications of the application of new genetics technology. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Program Contacts: Dr. Mark Guyer - Telephone: (301) 496-7531 or Dr. Bettie Graham - Telephone: (301) 4967531. (301) 496-7531. Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Program Contact: Ms. Elizabeth Thomson Telephone: (301) 402- 4997. SBIR Contact: Dr. Bettie Graham. Telephone: (301) 496-7531. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Cheryl Chick, Grants Management Officer, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 402-0733. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Implications of Haplotype Structure in the Human Genome; (2) Large Scale Sequence and Analysis of Genomes (3) Detecting Human Functional Sequences with Microarrays; (4) Microscale Instrument Development for Genomic Analysis; (5) Clinical Use of Research Genetic Tests in Arrhythmia; and (6) Cross-species Gene Finding and Annotation. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed project; and (5) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget request for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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6. UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM DISADVANTAGED BACKGROUNDS

(NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program; UGSP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To provide service-conditioned scholarships to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to pursue undergraduate education at accredited institutions. Individuals must pursue a course of academic study which prepares them for professions needed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH expects to facilitate interest of these individuals in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biobehavioral sciences at the NIH. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: This program will provide scholarships to individuals who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment as full-time students at an accredited undergraduate institution of higher education and who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. Each recipient must agree by written contract to serve as an NIH employee full-time for not less than 10 consecutive weeks of each year during which the individual is attending the undergraduate institution and receiving a scholarship; and, not later than 60 days after obtaining the educational degree, each recipient must begin serving as a full-time NIH employee for one year for each year of NIH scholarship support (a deferment of the service obligation may be obtained if the Director, NIH, determines that such is appropriate). Applicants must submit a proposed academic program for each academic year and agree that this program will not be altered without prior approval. The applicant must be in good academic (maintain a minimum GPA of 3.5) standing with their educational institution for continuation under the scholarship program. Maximum scholarship per academic year is $20,000. Scholarship funds may only be used for tuition expenses and qualified educational and living expenses incurred while attending school. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An eligible applicant must be (1) A U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident; (2) enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student at an accredited undergraduate institution (4 year school) of higher education; (3) from a disadvantaged background as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; (4) in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.5 or be in the top 5 percent) with his/her educational institution; and (5) submit an application to participate in the Undergraduate Scholarship (UGS) Program; (6) agree to serve as a full-time NIH employee for not less than 10 consecutive weeks of each year during which the individual is attending the educational institution and receiving a scholarship; (7) agree to serve as a full-time NIH employee for 12 months for each academic year during which the scholarship was provided, not later than 60 days after obtaining his or her academic degree, unless a service deferment is granted. Beneficiary Eligibility: Undergraduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing academic programs supporting professions needed by the NIH. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must submit documentation of the following, as appropriate: (1) Verification of enrollment or acceptance to an accredited institution of higher education (4 year school); (2) a proposed academic program for the school year; (3) certification from the academic institution that the applicant is in good academic standing (minimum GPA of 3.5, or be in the top 5 percent); (4) certification from the academic institution that the applicant qualifies for participation in an educational assistance program for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds as defined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services; and (5) other documentation as may be

required by law, statute, or regulation. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Students must be given a fair summary of the rights and liabilities of applicants prior to application. This summary is included in the application packet. Applications are available directly from the program up to 20 weeks before the application deadline. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Applicants should request an application package from the NIHs Intramural Loan Repayment Scholarship Programs, 2 Center Drive, Room 2E24, Bethesda, MD 20892-0230. Telephone: (888)352-3001. Facsimile: (301) 480-3123. Application Procedure: Application, a signed contract, and other required information (as listed in the application packet) are submitted to the Program office. Once an application package is received by the administering Program Office, preliminary eligibility will be determined and highly qualified applicants will be interviewed. Final determination of awards will be made upon review by the Undergraduate Scholarship Program Committee at a regularly scheduled meeting. Award Procedure: Priority will be given to applicants who are prior recipients. The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program Committee will review, rank, and approve or disapprove applications submitted for program participation. Criteria which determine competitive ranking for awards may include: (1) career goal in biomedical/biobehavioral research; (2) academic performance; and (3) letters of recommendation. A students financial need alone does not affect selection. Applicants approved for award will be notified by the Program Director. The Secretary, and his/her designee will sign the service contract of approved applicants, provide a copy to the participant and under graduate institution notice of approved award amount. Scholarship payments, including room and board, books, fees and transportation are made to the college or university for dispersal. Deadlines: Contact the Headquarters Office listed below for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The approximate time for approval/disapproval is 3 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: Annual renewal applications are required to extend the award. Extensions of the scholarship award are subject to availability of funds, acceptable academic and laboratory performance. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Each award covers 1 calendar year, and may be extended for an additional 3 years, for a maximum of 4 years. No awardee may receive more than 4 years of support. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-6846-0-1-552. Obligations: (Scholarships, Salaries and Benefits) FY 07 $790,000; FY 08 est $1,484,000; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Dollar assistance per scholar ranges from $1,714 to $20,000 per year. Average annual dollar assistance per scholar is estimated to be $12,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Thirteen awards were made in fiscal year 2007. 227

INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program and Business Contact: Darryl M.Murray, Ph.D., Undergraduate Scholarship Program, Office of Intramural Research, National Institutes of Health, 2 Center Drive, Room 2E24, Bethesda, MD 20892-0230. Telephone: (888)352-3001. Facsimile: (301) 480-3123. Email: ugsp@nih.gov. Web Site Address: http://ugsp.info.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Funded undergraduate students majoring in the following disciplines: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Neuroscience, and Pharmacology. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program Committee will review, rank, and approve or disapprove applications based on career goals and academic performance. Priority will be given to applicants who have demonstrated good academic performance, demonstrated a career goal to pursue biomedical/biobehavioral research, and have characteristics which support the likelihood they will complete their service obligations. APPLICATION FORM: Application forms available online at: http://www.ugsp.nih.gov/application_ center/application_forms.asp?m=02&s=02

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7. RESEARCH ON HEALTHCARE COSTS, QUALITY AND OUTCOMES

FEDERAL AGENCY: AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To support research and evaluations, demonstration projects, research networks, and multidisciplinary centers and to disseminate information on health care and on systems for the delivery of such care involving: (1) The quality, effectiveness, efficiency, appropriateness and value of health care services; (2) quality measurement and improvement; (3) the outcomes, cost, cost-effectiveness, and use of health care services and access to such services; (4) clinical practice, including primary care and practiceoriented research; (5) health care technologies, facilities and equipment; (6) health care costs, productivity, organization, and market forces; (7) health promotion and disease prevention, including clinical preventive services; (8) health statistics, surveys, database development, and epidemiology; and (9) medical liability. In support of this research, the Agency has a special interest in health care and its delivery in the inner city, in rural areas, and for priority populations (low-income groups, minority groups, women, children, the elderly, and individuals with special health care needs). TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The research should contribute to the health services knowledge base from which empirically based information can be derived by policymakers, both immediately and over the coming decades. Grants include funds for direct costs (such as personnel, travel, equipment, or supplies) necessary to carry out an approved project as well as funds for the reimbursement of applicable facilities and administrative costs. Unallowable costs, as well as those for which prior written approval is required, are indicated in the PHS Grants Policy Statement. Discretionary funds are available. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Federal, State or local government agencies, federally-recognized Indian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories, sponsored organizations, nongovernment organizations, minority groups, specialized groups, public or private institutions of higher education, and other public or nonprofit private agencies, institutions, or organizations. Research project grants may also be awarded to individuals. For-profit organizations are eligible to apply for these grants only if cooperative agreement is the designated funding mechanism. Organizations described in section 501(c)4 of the Internal Revenue Code that engage in lobbying are not eligible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Federal, State or local government agencies, federally-recognized Indian Tribal Governments, public or private nonprofit institutions, U.S. territories, Native American organizations, sponsored organizations, consumers, students, minority groups, specialized groups, health or education professionals, individuals, scientist/researchers, and the general public. Credentials/Documentation: Nonprofit organizations must submit proof of their nonprofit status when applying for grants. Costs will be determined in accordance with DHHS Regulations 45 CFR 74. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: There is no program requirement for preapplication. Informal preapplication consultation to prospective applicants is available upon request, but is not required. Application Procedure: For nongovernmental applicants, Form PHS-398 (Rev. September 2004),

should be submitted. For State and local governments, the standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR Part 92, may be used. For State agencies, no State Plan is required. Applications are reviewed and evaluated by a group composed primarily of nonfederal scientists. The review is conducted by a panel of experts in the specific study area proposed. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. Award Procedure: Following review for scientific merit by a group composed primarily of nonfederal scientists, grant applications may be reviewed by the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality, after which AHRQ makes final decisions to support approved applications. When such decisions are made, applicants are notified directly by AHRQ staff and all required steps are taken to issue the Notice of Grant Award. Deadlines: Deadlines for new grants vary by program and mechanism. Refer towww. Grants.gov and the specific FOA to which you plan to apply. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 6 to 9 months from receipt of application. Appeals: None. Renewals: If additional support is desired to continue a project beyond the approved project period, an application for competing continuation must be submitted for review in the same manner as a new application. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants may be approved for project periods up to 5 years. Awards are made on an annual basis and it is expected that obligations will be made within the budget period awarded. After awards are issued, funds are released in accordance with the payment procedure established by the grantee institution with DHHS, which may be an Electronic Transfer System or a Monthly Cash Request System. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-1700-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $80,274,536; FY 08 est $73,127,391; and FY 09 est$64,557,046. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $9,989 to $1,482,711; $261,674. These are total cost figures (direct plus associated facilities and administrative costs if appropriate). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 296 grants were provided to universities, hospitals, nonprofit private agencies, State agencies, local government agencies and individuals to conduct health services research and demonstration projects. In fiscal year 2008, it is estimated that approximately 213 grants will be provided to similar organizations and individuals for the support of extramural health services research and demonstration and dissemination projects. In fiscal year 2009, it is estimated that approximately 152 grants will be provided to similar organizations and individuals. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Department of Health and Human Services, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Program Contacts: Improving Health Outcomes and Evidence-based Practice and Technology Assessment, Jean Slutsky, Director, Center for Outcomes and 229

Evidence (Telephone: 301 427-1600); Quality of Care, William Munier, MD, Acting Director, Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (Telephone: 301 427-1349); Primary Care, David Myers, MD, MPH, Director, Center for Primary Care Prevention and Clinical Partnerships (Telephone: 301 427-1500); Cost and Financing, Steven Cohen, PhD, Director, Center for Financing, Access, and Cost Trends (Telephone: 301 427-1406); Organization, Delivery, and Markets, Irene Fraser, PhD, Director, Center for Delivery, Organization, and Markets (Telephone: 301 427-1410); Grants Management Contact: Joan Metcalfe, Grants Management Officer (Telephone: 301 427-1447). Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http//www.ahrq.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Centers for Education and Research on Therapeutics; (2) Primary and Secondary Prevention of CHD and Stroke; (3) Improving Pain Management in Nursing Homes; (4) Optimizing Antibiotic Use in Long-Term Care; (5) Improving the Delivery of Effective Care to Minorities; (6) RiskAdjustment of 1-Year Health Status Outcomes in CAD; (7) Impact of Early Discharge Following Bypass Surgery; (8) Smoking Control in MCH Clinics: Dissemination Strategies; (9) Benefits of Regionalizing Surgery for Medicare Patients. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The proposals must first be reviewed by review groups of peers and recommended for approval on the basis of scientific and technical merit. This includes consideration of the qualifications of the principal investigator and staff to conduct the research using appropriate methodology and budget. Applications may be reviewed for program relevance by the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality. Those approved proposals which are most relevant to the identified program priority issues of the AHRQ are funded to the extent that funds are available. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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8. LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM FOR GENERAL RESEARCH

(NIH General Research Loan Repayment Program; GR-LRP) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To recruit and retain health professionals performing research in fields required by the NIH to carry out its mission by providing educational loan repayment for participants with substantial amounts of educational debt relative to income, who agree by written contract to engage in laboratory or clinical research as employees of the NIH for a minimum 3-year period. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To provide repayment of extant educational loans incurred by health professionals engaged, as employees of the NIH, in laboratory or clinical research. Recipients must agree by written contract to engage in such research, initially, for a minimum of 3 years; individuals who have conflicting service obligations may not participate in this program until those obligations are satisfied or have been deferred during the period of program service. Continuation contracts for 1-year terms are available, dependent upon the level of debt and continued involvement in research that supports the research and institutional needs and the mission of the NIH. Maximum program benefit is $35,000 per year in loan repayments and $13,650 per year in Federal tax reimbursements. Recipients must have qualified educational debt in excess of 20 percent of their annual salary, which is referred to as their debt threshold. An amount equal to half of this debt threshold will not be repaid by NIH and must be paid by the program participants. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Eligible applicants must: (1) Be a citizen, national, or permanent resident of the United States; (2) possess a M.D., Ph.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.V.M., D.P.M., A.D.N., B.S.N., or equivalent degree, or hold the position of Physician Assistant; (3) have qualified educational debt, which results from governmental or commercial loans obtained to support their undergraduate and/or graduate education, in excess of 20 percent of their annual NIH salary on the program eligibility date; (4) be appointed to the NIH Intramural Research Program under any temporary or permanent employment mechanism, so long as the employment has the potential to last a minimum of three years; (5) not be under any existing service obligation to Federal, State, or other entities, until such obligation is discharged or unless it is deferred during the period of program service; (6) submit an application to participate in the Loan Repayment Program for General Research; and (7) sign and submit to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, at the time of application submission, a contract agreeing to engage in research as an employee of the NIH for a minimum of 3 years. Beneficiary Eligibility: NIH researchers who possess substantial unpaid educational debt relative to income will benefit from this program. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must submit documentation of the following, as appropriate: (1) Copies of loan applications and agreements from government or commercial educational loans which are being submitted for repayment; (2) copies of the standard student budget from each school attended during the period in which the debt was incurred; and (3) other documentation as may be required. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applicants must access and submit the Loan Repayment Program application electronically via the website www.lrp.nih.gov; seek qualified

employment with a sponsoring Institute or Center (IC) of the NIH. Once an application has been submitted, the Loan Repayment Committee reviews it at a regularly scheduled review meeting and a determination of loan repayment recipients is made. Award Procedure: The NIH Loan Repayment Committee (LRC) will review, rank, and approve or disapprove applications recommended for program participation by each Institute or Center (IC). Applications approved for participation by the LRC will be notified by the Program Director. The Secretary, or his designee, will sign the service contract of program participants, provide a copy to the participant, and notice of the amount of approved loan repayment. Deadlines: Review the Loan Repayment Program website www.lrp.nih.gov, or contact the Headquarters Office listed below for the application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The approximate time for approval/disapproval is 3 months. Appeals: None. Renewals: At the conclusion of the initial 3-year contract, participants may apply and be considered for subsequent 1-year continuation contracts under the application and approval procedures specified above. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Assistance is available for a minimum 3-year period. One-year continuation contracts are available for individuals whose educational debt exceeds the maximum repayable amount for 3 years. Payments will be made directly to lenders, following each quarter of the participants satisfactory service, unless otherwise agreed upon by the participant and Secretary of Health and Human Services. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-6846-0-1-552. Obligations: (Loan Repayments) FY 07 $4,090,289; FY 08 est $4,767,520; and FY 09 est $4,767.520. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For initial 3-year contracts, loan repayment awards may range from $12,600 to$105,000; Tax reimbursements range from $7,317 to $60,653. The average contract cost which includes loan and tax reimbursement is $97,502. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Sixty-nine awards were made in fiscal year 2007. NIH projects that 80 awards will be made in fiscal year 2008 and 80 awards are projected in fiscal year 2009. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program and Business Contact: Patricia A. Cole, Ph.D., Director, Intramural Loan Repayment Programs, National Institutes of Health, Building 2, Room 2E18, Bethesda, MD 20892-0230. LRP Helpline Telephone: (866) 849-4047. Facsimile: (866) 849-4046. Email: lrp@nih.gov. Web Site Address: www.lrp.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Implementation of studies on the mood and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. Evaluation of the effects of radiation-induced cell damage. 231

Identification of the specific and unique markers for the human marrow stromal fibroblasts (HMSFs) colonies which give rise to bone, at the DNA and protein levels. Investigation of the molecular mechanisms responsible for RNA syntheses by RNA polymerase III; development of Human Artificial Chromosome Vectors for use in gene transfer studies; and application of gene transfer strategies to clinical manifestations of genetic diseases. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applicants are approved for participation in the NIH General Research Loan Repayment Program after the LRC determines that the applicant will conduct qualified research and has qualifying educational debt. LRC approval, in part, is based upon the scientific merit of the research, its priority to the research institutes, and the credentials of the applicant. APPLICATION FORM: Online application at: https://www.lrp.nih.gov:443/OASSecurity/apply.aspx

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9. NATIONAL CENTER ON SLEEP DISORDERS RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the Center is to support research, training, health information dissemination and other activities with respect to sleep and sleep disorders, including biological and circadian rhythm research, basic understanding of sleep, chronobiological and other sleep related research; and to coordinate the activities of the Center with related activities of other Federal agencies, public and nonprofit organizations. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may support salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and patient hospitalization as required to perform the research effort. Restrictions or limitations are imposed against the use of funds for entertainment, foreign travel, general-purpose equipment, alterations and renovations, and other items not regularly required for the performance of research. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. Grants may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRSAs to individuals selected by them. Certain service and payback provisions apply to individuals upon termination of the award. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any nonprofit organization engaged in biomedical research, as well as institutions or companies organized for profit, may apply for grants with the exception of NRSAs. An individual may apply for a NRSA or, in some cases, may qualify for a research grant if adequate facilities in which to perform the research are available. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Sc.D., D. Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree); and must designate a desire for training in one of the health or health-related areas specified by the National Institutes of Health. Each applicant must be sponsored by an accredited public or private nonprofit institution engaged in such training. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local

governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Effective for the December 1,2005 submission date and beyond, all SBIR and STTR Phase I, Phase II, and FastTrack grant applications must be submitted electronically through Grants. gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF424 (R&R) forms and Application Instruction Guide. Complete SBIR and STTR application instructions, including requirements for electronic submission, can be found at http:// grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Research grant applications are submitted on designated forms to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. Forms for individual NRSA applications may be obtained from and submitted to the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, Office of Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6207, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0714. Fax: (301) 480-0525. E-mail: asknih@od.nih. gov. For some special grant programs, applicants may be advised to submit directly to the Review Branch, Division of Extramural Affairs, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/grants/ funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; E-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: All accepted applications are evaluated by an appropriate initial review group (study section). All grant applications receive a final secondary review by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. Staff informs applicants of the results of the review. If support is contemplated, staff initiates preparation of awards for grants. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New Research Grants: February 1, June 1, and October 1 (or as specified in Request for Applications (RFA) announcements). Renewals and Supplementals: March 1, July 1, and November 1. Individual NRSAs: April 5, August 5, and December 10. Individual NRSA: January 10, May 10, and September 10. SBIR/STTR Grants: April 1, August 1, and December 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Regular Grants: From 7 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR Grants: About 7-1/2 months. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company or institution engaged in biomedical research. Appeals: SBIR/STTR Grants: About 7-1/2 months. 233

Credentials/Documentation: Applicants for individual National Research Service Awards must be citizens of the United States or have been admitted for permanent residency; must hold a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M.) A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH grants information page at http://www.grants.nih.gov/ grants/guide/notice-files/not97-232.html. Renewals: Renewal applications are reviewed in the same manner as new applications. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The Advisory Council may recommend funding for periods from 1 to 5 years. Funding commitments are made annually. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0872-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $52,938,299; FY 08 est $52,938,299; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $13,316 to $1,585,118; $401,255; Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business Technology Awards: Phase I - $100,000; Phase II - up to $750,000 for STTR and up to $750,000 for SBIR. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, 126 research grants, and 8 National Research Service Awards were made. In fiscal year 2006, for new and competing renewal awards: 130 sleep grant applications were received, and of these, 24 were awarded; 6 Small Business Innovation Research Phase I awards, and 2 Phase II awards were made in fiscal year 2006. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Director, National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435- 0199. James MacKenzie, Administrative Officer. Telephone: (301) 435-6373. Small Business Innovation Research Program: Deputy Director, Division of Extramural Affairs, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0266. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Suzanne White, Grants Management Officer, Grants Operations Branch, Office of Program Policy and Procedures, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0144. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/sleep. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1) Phenotypic Characterization of Sleep in Mice (HL-99-001); (2) Nocturnal Asthma, Chronobiology and Sleep (HL-99-011); (3) Research on Sleep and Sleep Disorders (PA-06-238; PA-05-046); (4) Mechanisms Linking Short Sleep Duration and Risk of Obesity or Overweight (HL-06003); (5) the Specialized Centers of Research (SCOR) program in Neurobiology of Sleep and Sleep Apnea, (6) Innovative Application of Nanotechnology to Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders (PAR-06287)

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) Significance: Does this study address an important problem? If the aims of the application are achieved, how will scientific knowledge or clinical practice be advanced? What will be the effect of these studies on the concepts, methods, technologies, treatments, services, or preventative interventions that drive this field? (2) Approach: Are the conceptual or clinical framework, design, methods, and analyses adequately developed, well integrated, well reasoned, and appropriate to the aims of the project? Does the applicant acknowledge potential problem areas and consider alternative tactics? (3) Innovation: Is the project original and innovative? For example: Does the project challenge existing paradigms or clinical practice; address an innovative hypothesis or critical barrier to progress in the field? Does the project develop or employ novel concepts, approaches, methodologies, tools, or technologies for this area? (4) Investigators: Are the investigators appropriately trained and well suited to carry out this work? Is the work proposed appropriate to the experience level of the principal investigator and other researchers? Does the investigative team bring complementary and integrated expertise to the project (if applicable)? (5) Environment: Does the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to the probability of success? Do the proposed studies benefit from unique features of the scientific environment, or subject populations, or employ useful collaborative arrangements? Is there evidence of institutional support? Complete review criteria can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOTOD-05-002. html. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Complete SBIR review criteria can be found at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbirsttr_ReviewCriteria.htm. APPLICATION FORM: Application available online at: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/ UpdateOffer?id=4946

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10. POLICY RESEARCH AND EVALUATION GRANTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To support research that is relevant to policy development and evaluation of current and proposed programs of interest to the Secretary, the Administration, and the Congress. Priorities include: (1) Issues of longterm care, disability, and personal assistance services, including informal care giving; (2) health care delivery issues including health care financing; (3) welfare reform outcomes and policies affecting children and youth; (4) community development; (5) science policy development; and (6) the reduction of poverty. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds may not be used for construction or renovation of buildings. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 74, and 45 CFR 92 as well as OMB Circular No. A-102 (Administrative Guidelines for States and Local Governments), and OMB Circular A-110 (Administrative Guidelines for Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations). ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Assistance may be provided to State and local governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations and individuals. Occasionally, awards are made to for-profit organizations when deemed by the Assistant Secretary to be consistent with the legislative intent and purpose of the program. Beneficiary Eligibility: Federal, State and local governments will benefit. (Note: Projects do not usually provide any direct assistance to individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Nonprofit organizations must provide evidence of tax-exempt status. When projects involve the collaborative efforts of more than one organization or require the use of services or facilities not under the direct control of the applicant, written assurances of specific support or agreements must be submitted by the affected parties. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS Application Procedure: Applications are submitted in response to specific announcements published in the Federal Register. All applications must be submitted using the Department of Health and Human Services Standard Form 424. Each announcement provides specific additional instructions regarding the contents of the narrative description of the project, budget justification and other required information. Award Procedure: Official notice of approved application is made through the issuance of a Notice of Grant Award or a Notice of Cooperative Agreement. Deadlines: None. Each announcement specifies the due dates applicable to that announcement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is from 60 to 90 days. Appeals: None.

Renewals: Extensions to the project period may be made if deemed appropriate by the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Awardees are required to share in the cost of projects, except where the grantee is exempt by Federal statute from cost-sharing requirements. Costsharing requirements are indicated in each grant announcement. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants and cooperative agreements are generally funded on a 12-month basis. Support beyond the first year is contingent upon acceptable evidence of satisfactory progress, continuing program relevance, and the availability of funds. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0120-0-1-551. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 est not available; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $300,000 to $1,200,000; $575,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Grants Officer, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation; Department of Health and Human Services, Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg., Room 405F, 200 Independence Ave., SW., Washington, DC 20201. Telephone: (202) 690-8794. Web Site Address: http://aspe.hhs.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: In fiscal year 2005 grants were awarded to 4 States for closeout assistance of the State innovation grants. Funding was also provided to the national and area poverty centers. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The rating criteria and the weight attached to each criterion is included in the Federal Register announcement that requests project proposals. The criteria typically include such concerns as the significance and usefulness of the project; the appropriateness of the intervention/measurement methodology and design; the qualifications of personnel and the sponsoring organization; and the likelihood that the work plan and budget will produce the intended results. APPLICATION FORM: SF424

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11. MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To increase knowledge of basic brain and behavioral processes that underlie mental and behavioral disorders; to support epidemiological studies of biological and environmental risk factors; to translate basic and epidemiological research into the development of new diagnostics and interventions for preventing and treating mental disorders; to conduct clinical trials for testing the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions in controlled and real-world settings; and to conduct research to improve mental health service delivery and use. Research supported by the National Institute of Mental Health may employ theoretical, laboratory, clinical, epidemiological, and field studies. Studies may involve individuals with a mental disorder diagnosis, individuals with symptom levels that do not meet diagnostic thresholds, and healthy individuals of all ages. Research also may involve animal, computational, and mathematical models appropriate to the system being investigated and the state of the field. Areas eligible for research support are: basic and clinical neuroscience; genetics; geriatrics research; adult psychopathology; experimental therapeutics; developmental, behavioral, clinical, and epidemiological research relevant to mental disorders, behavioral disorders, and HIV/AIDS, in terms of the causes, prevention, treatment, and service delivery; basic (brain and behavior), clinical, and services research on the mental health problems of women, minorities, and rural populations; and research designed to eliminate mental health disparities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: (1) Research project grants provide support for clearly defined projects by a named investigator in an area representing his/her specific interests and competencies. (2) Exploratory/Development and Clinical Exploratory/ Developmental Grants encourage the development of new research activities in categorical program areas; (3) Small Research Grants provide research support specifically limited in time and amount for studies in categorical program areas; (4) Cooperative Clinical Research Grants support evaluations of various methods of therapy and/or prevention; (5) Program Project and Center grants support large-scale, broad-based programs of research, usually interdisciplinary, consisting of several projects with a common focus; and (6) Cooperative Agreements support a group of related research activities. Standard small grants are limited to $50,000 direct costs for a period of 2 years or less, while other small grants are for less time and funds. SBIR and STTR grants are awarded in two stages: Phase I grants are awarded to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research and development effort; only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Public, private, profit, or nonprofit agencies (including State and local government agencies), eligible Federal agencies, universities, colleges, hospitals, and academic or research institutions may apply for research grants. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses, and STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. For further definitions, requirements, and restrictions see the Omnibus Solicitation of the Public Health Service for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications and the Omnibus Solicitation of the National Institutes of Health for Small Business Technology Transfer Grant Applications (PHS 2003-2). Beneficiary Eligibility: Public, private, profit, or nonprofit organizations. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87

for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs will be determined in accordance with 48 CFR, Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For all other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 398 with Specific Instructions are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II awards, respectively; grant forms PHS 398 with Specific Instructions are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II awards, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applications must be prepared using the PHS 398 research grant application instructions and forms (Revised 9/2004 with an update on 4/2006). The PHS 398 is available at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/ phs398.html in an interactive format. Some applications must be prepared using the SF 424 (Research & Related) and using electronic submission. Information about the SF 424 form may be found on http://grants.nih.gov/ grants/funding/424/index.htm, but application packages should be accessed through the appropriate funding opportunity announcement, found either on the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/ index.html) or through the Grants.gov website (http://www.grants.gov/). The timeline for transition to electronic applications and the new forms may be found at: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/. For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone (301) 435-0714, Email: GrantsInfo@nih. gov. Applications for SBIR and STTR grants may be obtained through the SBIR/STTR funding announcements posted on the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts and the Grants.gov sites (see URLs listed above). All SBIR and STTR applications must be submitted electronically. Consultation on a proposed project may be obtained from the NIMH branch or office responsible for the research area of interest. Applications are reviewed by principally nonfederal consultants recruited nationwide from the mental health field. The amounts of the award and period of support are determined on the basis of merit of the project and the nature of the grant mechanism. Completed PHS 398 applications should be submitted to the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 or Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/courier service). Electronic applications are submitted through the Grants.gov website. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations, cost principles of A-21 for educational institutions, and 42 CFR, Part 42. Award Procedure: All applications for research grants, cooperative agreements, SBIR and STTR grants are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by the National Advisory Mental Health Council (excepting Small Grants). All competitive applications compete for available funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit, program relevance, and program balance. All SBIR and STTR applications receiving a priority score compete for set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New R01 Applications: February 5, June 5, and October 5. Renewal, Resubmission, and Revision R01 Applications: March 5, July 5, and November 5. New R03, R21, R33, R21/R33, R34 and R36 Applications: February 16, July 16, and October 16. Renewal, Resubmission, and Revision R03, R21, R33, R21/R33, R34, and R36 Applications: March 16, July 16, and November 16. SBIR and STTR: April 5, August 5, and December 5. R13/U13 Applications: April 12, August 12, December 12. AIDS Applications: January 7, May 7 and September 7. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications: From 240 to 270 days from submission of application. SBIR/ STTR applications: About 7- 1/2 months; Mental Health Education Programs and Various/Small Grants: From 5 to 6 months. Review of AIDS-related 236

research is expedited. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH homepage http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/noticefiles/not97-232.html. Renewals: Support is recommended for a specified project period, not in excess of 5 years. Prior to termination of a project period, the grantee may apply for renewal of support for a new project period. An application for renewal is processed as a new competing request. Small grants, exploratory, and dissertation grants are for 1-3 years (depending on program) and are not renewable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies, but a project period is generally limited to 5 years or less. Grantee may apply for renewal of support on a competing basis. Within the project period, continuation applications must be submitted on a non-competing basis for each year of approved support. Small Grant support is limited to 1-2 years and is not renewable. Exploratory grant support, as well as dissertation support, are limited in time and amount of funds available and are not renewable. SBIR Phase I awards are generally for 6 months; Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR Phase I awards are generally for 1 year; Phase II awards normally are for 2 years. Payments will be made either on a Monthly Cash Request System or under an Electronic Transfer System. Necessary instructions for the appropriate type of payment will be issued shortly after an award is made. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0892-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $965,030,435; FY 08 est $969,462,000; and FY 09 est $963,287,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $30,000 to $2,297,271; $387,718. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, NIMH made 94 SBIR/STTR awards totaling $28,655,126; no instrumentation awards were made in fiscal year 2007. NIMH funded 2,489 grants in fiscal year 2007, and an estimated 2,430 grants will be funded in fiscal year 2008. An estimated 2,371 grants will be funded in fiscal year 2009. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Dr. Ellen Stover, Director, Division of AIDS and Health and Behavior Research (Branches: AIDS Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Research; AIDS Prevention and Behavioral Research; Health and Behavior Research. Other Programs: AIDS Research Centers; International Prevention and Structural Research; HIV/AIDS Health Disparities; AIDS Technology Transfer; AIDS Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer; AIDS Research Training; Health and Behavior Research Training and Career Development; Health and Behavior Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer); Telephone: (301) 443-9700. Dr. Wayne Fenton, Director, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development (Branches: Adult Psychopathology and Psychosocial Intervention Research; Clinical Neuroscience Research; Geriatrics Research; Experimental Therapeutics. Other Programs: Traumatic Stress Disorders; Research Training and Career Development; Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer); Telephone (301) 443-9700. Dr. Kevin Quinn, Acting Director, Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science (Branches: Molecular, Cellular, and Genomic

Neuroscience Research; Behavioral Science and Integrative Neuroscience Research. Other Programs: Office of Human Genetics and Genomic Resources; Office of Research Training and Career Development; Office of Interdisciplinary Research and Scientific Technology, including the Human Brain Project and Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer); Telephone (301) 443-3563. Dr. Mary Ellen Oliveri, Acting Director, Division of Pediatric Translational Research and Treatment Development (Branches: Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Psychosocial Stress and Related Disorders, Affective and Regulatory Disorders. Other Programs: Autism STAART Centers; Child Abuse and Neglect; Research Training and Career Development; Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer); Telephone: (301) 443-5944. Dr. David Shore, Acting Director, Division of Services and Intervention Research (Branches: Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology; Adult Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research; Child and Adolescent Treatment and Preventive Intervention Research. Other Programs: Office of Research Training and Career Development; Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer. Other Units: Biostatistics and Data Management); Telephone (301) 443-3364. Dr. Della Hann, Director, Office of Science Policy and Program Planning; Telephone (301) 443-4335. Dr. Karen Babich, Director, Office of Global Mental Health; Telephone (301) 443-7725. Ms. Gemma Weiblinger, Director, Office of Constituency Relations and Public Liaison; Telephone (301) 443-3673. Dr. Jane Steinberg, Director, Division of Extramural Activities; Telephone (301) 443-3367. (Branches: Extramural Review Branch; Grants Management Branch. Other units: Special Projects; Extramural Policy; Staff Development); Telephone (301) 443-3367. SBIR/STTR: Dr. Michael Huerta; Telephone (301) 443-3563; Dr. Margaret Grabb; Telephone (301) 443-3563; Dr. Enid Light; Telephone (301) 443-3599. Dr. Robert Heinssen, Director, Office of Prevention; Telephone (301) 435-0371. Dr. Ellen Stover, Director, Office on AIDS; Telephone (301) 443-9700. Dr. Ernest Marquez, Director, Office for Special Populations, and Director, Office of Rural Mental Health Research; Telephone (301) 443-2847. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Rebecca Claycamp, Grants Management Officer, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6115, MSC 9605, Bethesda, MD 20892-9605; Telephone: (301) 4432811. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Basic and clinical neuroscience approaches to normal and disordered behavior; (2) genetic studies of psychiatric disorders; (3) neural bases of major psychiatric disorders; (4) genomic control of CNS development; (5) basic behavioral studies of cognition, emotion, and social behaviors; (6) epidemiological studies of risk and protective factors; (7) prevention of highrisk AIDS behaviors; (8) treatment studies of mental disorders; and (9) mental health services research for the seriously mentally ill. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The following consideration will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Technical merit of the proposed project as determined by peer review; (2) Availability of funds; and (3) Relevance to program priorities. APPLICATION FORM: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=4813 http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9302 http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=8766 http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=8768 http://apply.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9301 Addtional opportunitities available online at http://www.nih.gov

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12. GERIATRIC ACADEMIC CAREER AWARDS

FEDERAL AGENCY: HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To increase the number of junior faculty at accredited schools of allopathic and osteopathic medicine and to promote the development of their careers as academic geriatricians. Awards provide financial incentives for junior faculty to pursue academic careers in geriatrics. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: As provided by Section 753(c)(5) of the authorizing legislation, an individual receiving an award under this subsection shall provide training in clinical geriatrics, including the training of interdisciplinary teams of health care professionals. The provision of such training shall constitute at least 75 percent of the obligations for individuals under this award. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An individual must be: (1) Board certified or Board eligible in internal medicine, family practice, or psychiatry; (2) have completed an approved fellowship program in geriatrics; and (3) have a junior faculty appointment at an accredited school of medicine (allopathic or osteopathic medicine). Beneficiary Eligibility: Junior faculty at an accredited school of medicine (allopathic or osteopathic medicine). Credentials/Documentation: Applicants should review the individual HRSA Guidance documents issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov. Please visit the Grants.gov Web site at www.grants.gov to both find and apply for all Federal grant opportunities. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee which will make funding recommendations to the Associate Administrator for the Bureau of Health Professions. The Associate Administrator has the authority to make final selections for awards. Award Procedure: Notification is made in writing by a Notice of Grant Award issued from the Headquarters Office. Deadlines: www.hrsa.gov. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Final decisions are made within 4 to 6 months after receipt of applications. Appeals: None. Renewals: Progress reports must be submitted each year. Awards are continued for up to five years depending on satisfactory progress and availability of funds. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Project periods are for 5 years.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0350-0-1-550. Obligations: FY 07 $6,077,342; FY 08 $6,034,659; and FY 09 est $6,287,937. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: FY 07: Each award was $64,153 and in FY 08 each award was $65,629; and in FY 09 each awardee will receive an estimated $67,139. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: FY 07, 88 new competing awards; FY 08, 87 non-competing continuation awards; and FY 09 an estimated 87 non-competing continuation awards are expected. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration. Headquarters Office: Grants Management Office: Rick Goodman, Director, Division of Grants Management, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11A-16. Health Services Branch: 301-443-2385; Research and Training Branch: 301-4433099; Government and Special Focus Branch: 301-443-3288. Web Site Address: www.hrsa.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Recipients of the Geriatric Academic Career Awards have chosen a wide range of topics in geriatric care to devote to their teaching including, for example: overall geriatric assessment; geriatric rehabilitation; interdisciplinary care for the chronically ill and the development of chronic disease state glide paths; effective clinical teaching of palliative care for the elderly; geropharmacy and nutrition; acute care of the elderly; culturally competent care of the elderly; infection control interventions in long-term care; development of reviews on organ system normative aging; special issues in the delivery of rural health care by family practitioners and in the design and implementation of community-based programs that allow the frail elderly to remain in their homes. Awardee activities include traditional academic activities such as curriculum development and participation in administrative duties at their medical schools; providing care and teaching in a wide range of clinical settings; clinical research; participating in educational programs to build their own skills; providing continuing education to already practicing health professionals and working with other sponsored health education programs. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: 1) Extent to which the applicants career goals as identified in the career development plan meet the purpose of the Geriatric Academic Career Award to develop into an academic geriatrician who emphasizes teaching geriatrics, including teaching interdisciplinary teams; 2) the extent to which the applicants previous training and experience will contribute to the achievement of the goals, objectives, and plans described in the applicants Career Development Plan; and 3) the commitment and expertise of the mentor and institution to provide a supportive environment for the achievement of the applicants career goals and willingness to meet reporting requirements. APPLICATION FORM: Application detials available online at: http://www.hrsa.gov/

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13. ALCOHOL NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS FOR RESEARCH TRAINING

(NRSA Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To assure the maintenance of an adequate supply of well-trained alcohol researchers through the award of both individual fellowships and grants to training institutions for support of training at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels and for Senior Fellowships and M.D./Ph.D. Fellowships. Special predoctoral fellowships are also available for students with disabilities and for minority students. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports awards for training in clinical research, treatment assessment research, problems of health promotion and alcoholism prevention, and basic biological and behavioral processes applicable to alcohol research. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Individual grants are made to fellows seeking predoctoral or postdoctoral support for full-time research training. An institutional allowance will be provided, upon request, to the sponsoring institution for each awardee. In addition, any domestic public or nonprofit institution may apply for an institutional research training grant in a specified area of research from which a number of stipend awards will be made to individuals selected by the training program director at the institution. Support is available for both predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and for Senior Fellowships and M.D./ Ph.D. Fellowships. Special predoctoral fellowships are also available for students with disabilities and for minority students. Actual tuition and fees are allowable for trainees, and an amount for institutional expenses will be provided. Indirect costs may be requested at 8 percent of total direct costs, exclusive of tuition and related fees and expenditures for equipment, or actual indirect costs, whichever is less. Postdoctoral fellows and trainees in the first 12 months of postdoctoral NRSA support incur one month of payback obligation for each month of support. The 13th and subsequent months of postdoctoral NRSA support are considered payback service for prior postdoctoral support. Predoctoral fellows and trainees do not incur a service payback obligation. Stipend levels will be $16,500 for predoctoral awards and from $28,260 to $44,412 for postdoctoral awards dependent upon the number of years of relevant experience. Research training support may not be used for intern or other clinical training. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Domestic public or private nonprofit organizations may apply for institutional training grants. The sponsoring institution for a fellowship application may be a domestic private (profit or nonprofit) or public institution. The applicant institution must have, or be able to develop, the staff and facilities to provide the proposed research training in an environment suitable for performing high quality work. An applicant for individual predoctoral support must be enrolled in a doctoral degree program by the proposed activation date of the fellowship. A postdoctoral applicant must have received a doctoral degree. All individuals to be supported under the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) program must be a citizen or noncitizen national of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals; public and private, profit or nonprofit organizations for fellowships. Public and private nonprofit organizations for institutional training grants. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for

State and local governments. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart C, Section 74.27. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS, must be used by applicants. Information concerning current areas of science being supported are available from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for state and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed for scientific merit by nonfederal consultants recruited nationwide from the alcohol research field. Applications other than fellowship must also be reviewed by the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. If recommended for approval and a decision to make an award is made, a formal award notice will be sent to the applicant and sponsor. Students to be supported must submit required forms, including a payback agreement for postdoctoral level trainees. Deadlines: Individual: April 5, August 5, and December 5; Institutional: May 10. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 5 to 7 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: By law, an individual may receive no more than 5 years of support in the aggregate at the predoctoral level and 3 years of support in the aggregate at the postdoctoral level under the NRSA program (through an individual and/ or institutional award). Any exception to these limitations requires a waiver from the Director of the awarding Institute based on review of justification from the awardee and the program director for the institutional grant. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Policy limits an application for predoctoral fellowship support up to 5 years, and up to 3 years for postdoctoral support. Senior Fellowships are up to 2 years and M.D./Ph.D. Fellowships are for up to 6 years. Awards for institutional grants may be made for project periods of up to 5 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0894-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants and Fellowships) FY 07 $11,284,000; FY 08 est $11,284,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $16,000 - $542,000; $113,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Dr. Antonio Noronha, Director, Division of Neuroscience and Behavior: Telephone: (301) 443-7722. Dr. Ralph Hingson, Director, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research: (301) 443-1274. Dr. Robert Huebner, Deputy Director, Division of Treatment and Recovery 239

Research: (301) 443-4344. Dr. Samir Zakhari, Director, Division of Metabolism and Health Effects: (301) 443-0799. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9304. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Judy Fox, Grants Management Officer, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, 5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3023, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9304. Telephone: (301) 4434704. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Family structure effects on personality of alcoholics: (2) neurophysiology of chronic alcohol consumption; (3) multi-disciplinary alcoholism research training; and (4) infectious and other diseases complicating alcoholism. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The following considerations are used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Scientific and technical merit; (2) facilities and environment for the training program; (3) previous training records; (4) relevance to NIAAA priorities; and (5) potential contribution to field of alcohol abuse and alcoholism. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To develop a sound fundamental knowledge base which can be applied to the development of improved methods of treatment and more effective strategies for preventing alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) supports research in a broad range of disciplines and subject areas related to biomedical and genetic factors, psychological and environmental factors, alcohol-related problems and medical disorders, health services research, and prevention and treatment research. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation and technology transfer through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: (1) Research Project Grants provide support for clearly defined projects or a small group of related activities, and when appropriate, support of conferences; (2) Program Project Grants are for large-scale, broad-based programs of research, usually interdisciplinary, consisting of several projects with a common focus; (3) Small Grants are for small-scale exploratory and pilot studies or exploration of an unusual research opportunity; Small Grants are limited to $50,000 for direct costs for a period of up to 2 years; and (4) Exploratory/Developmental Grants are limited for a period of up to 2 years, and a maximum of $275,000 for direct costs for the entire 2- year period. Funds may be used only for expenses directly related to the approved research project. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6- months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or processes. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I, and that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Public or private profit and nonprofit agencies, including State, local, or regional government agencies, universities, colleges, hospitals, academic or research institutions may apply for research grants. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the

field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public, profit and nonprofit private organizations. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit grantees costs will be determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart C, Section 74.27. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS. Application Procedure: The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS, must be used by grant applicants. Application kits, containing the necessary forms and instructions, if not available at the applicant institution, may be obtained from the NIAAA. Consultation on proposed projects is also available. Preapplication consultation with NIAAA staff is required before submission of a Program Project grant application or any unsolicited new grant application requesting $500,000 or more direct costs in any one year. Applications are reviewed by nonfederal consultants recruited nationwide. The amount of the award and period of support are determined on the basis of the merit of the project. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A110 for nonprofit organizations. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; e-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: Research Grants in support of projects recommended for approval by the National Advisory Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and approved for payment are awarded directly by the NIAAA to the applicant institution. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: February 1, June 1, and October 1. SBIR: April 15, August 15, and December 15. STTR: December 1, only. AIDS related research applications January 2, May 1, and September 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 240 to 270 days from submission of application for grant support. 241

SBIR/STTR applications about 7-1/2 months. AIDS related research applications about 6 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may appeal the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeals procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Support is recommended for a specified project period, usually not in excess of 5 years. Prior to termination of a project period, the grantee may apply for renewal of support for a new project period. An application for renewal is processed as a competing request. Small Grants and Exploratory/ Developmental Grants are not renewable, but grantees may apply for research project grants on the same topics. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies, but a project period is generally limited to 5 years or less. Grantee may apply for renewal of support on a competing basis. Within the project period, continuation applications must be submitted on a non-competing basis for each year of approved support. Small Grants are limited to 2 years or less and are not renewable. Exploratory/Developmental Grants are limited to 3 years or less and are not renewable. Payments will be made either on a Monthly Cash Request System or under an Electronic Transfer System. Necessary instructions for the appropriate type of payment will be issued shortly after an award is made. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0894-0-1-552. Obligations: (Research Projects) FY 07 $260,567,000; FY 08 est $260,630,000; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $40,000 to $1,515,000; $359,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: The Headquarters Office (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism) is responsible for the administration of these programs. Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Dr. Antonio Noronha, Director, Division of Neuroscience and Behavior: Telephone: (301) 443-7722. Dr. Ralph Hingson, Director, Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research: (301) 443-1274. Dr. Mark Willenbring, Director, Division of Treatment and Recovery Research: (301) 443-1208. Dr. Samir Zakhari, Division of Metabolism and Health Effects: (301) 443-0799. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, 5635 Fishers Lane, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9304. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Judy Fox, Grants Management Officer, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, 5635 Fishers Lane, Room 3023, Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9304. Telephone: (301) 443-4704. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

(1) Alcohol use during pregnancy and pregnancy outcome; (2) studies of alcoholic hepatitis; (3) physical dependence on ethanol; and (4) alcohol and alcohol-drug interactions. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The following considerations will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Scientific and technical merit of the proposal; (2) program balance; and (3) relevance to NIAAA priorities and public health issues. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human of animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To support epidemiologic, basic, clinical, applied and health services research to develop new knowledge and approaches related to the prevention, treatment, etiology, and consequences of addiction and drug abuse, including HIV/AIDS. To support research training and research scientist development. To support dissemination of research findings. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: to expand and improve the SBIR program. The legislation is intended to expand and improve the SBIR programs to emphasize and increase private sector commercialization of technology developed through Federal SBIR research and development; increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in the SBIR program. The legislation intends that the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: 1) Research project grants provide support for clearly defined projects or a small group of related research activities, and when appropriate, support of research conferences; (2) program project and center grants support largescale, broad-based programs of research, usually interdisciplinary, consisting of several projects with a common focus; (3) small grants support newer, less experienced investigators; investigators at institutions without a well developed research tradition and resources; the testing of new methods or techniques; small-scale exploratory and pilot studies, or exploration of an unusual research opportunity; small grants provide research support of up to $50,000 direct costs per year for a period of up to 2 years; (4) research training grants including fellowships and institution training grants, career development grants and loan repayment grants; (5) SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research or research and development efforts to determine the quality of performance of the small business grantees. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and that are likely to result in commercially viable products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support; STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application and the quality of performance of the small business concerns. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Public or private profit and nonprofit agencies, foreign or domestic, including State, local or regional government agencies, universities, colleges, hospitals, academic or research institutions, and faith-based or community-based organizations may apply for research grants. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator

must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research and/ or development must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible, an SBIR grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and by a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific and technical merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public or private profit and nonprofit sponsored organizations and individuals, minority groups, small businesses, health professionals, students, trainees, scientists and general public. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Consultation/assistance is available from NIDA to aid in preparing the form. Application Procedure: The National Institutes of Health is using www.grants.gov to accept electronic submission of applications. They are also available from the NIH web site at www.nih.gov. Information concerning NIDA and the types of research supported may be found at www.drugabuse.gov or www. nida.nih.gov. Consultation on a proposed project may also be obtained from NIDA. Applications are reviewed by primarily nonfederal consultants recruited nationwide. The amount of the award and period of support are determined on the basis of scientific merit of the project as well as financial and programmatic consideration. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at http://www. nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; e-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: Project grants recommended for approval by the appropriate National Advisory Council and approved for payment are awarded directly by NIDA to the applicant institution. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by the National Advisory Council. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: Standard receipt dates for unsolicited applications: P01, R24, R25, T32January 25, May 25, and September 25 for new, renewal, resubmission and revision. R01-February 5, June 5, and October 5 for new and March 5, July 5, and November 5 for renewal, resubmission and revision. K01, K02, K05, K08, K12, K23, K24, K25, K99/R01-February 12, June 12, and October 12 for new and March 12, July 12, and November 12 for renewal, resubmission and revision. R03, R21, R36-February 16, June 16, and October 16 for new and March 16, July 16, and November 16 for renewal, resubmission and revision. R15- February 25, June 25, and October 25 for new, renewal,

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resubmission and revision. New Investigator R01-March 20, July 20, and November 20 for resubmission (for applications involved in pilot only). SBIR/STTR: R44, R41, R42-April 5, August 5, and December 5 for new, renewal, resubmission and revision. F30, F31, F32-April 8, August 8, and December 8 for new, renewal and resubmission. R13-April 12, August 12, and December 12 for new, renewal, resubmission and revision. AIDS research-May 1, September 1, and January 2. For solicited applications, receipt dates are specified in the announcements. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 240 to 270 days from submission of grant application. For AIDS applications the range will not exceed 180 days from cited receipt dates. SBIR/STTR applications: About 225 days. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/ not97-232.html. Renewals: Support is recommended for a specified project period, usually not in excess of 5 years. Prior to termination of a project period, the grantee may apply for additional support via competing continuation application unless otherwise restricted. Small grants are limited to up to 2 years. Exploratory/ developmental grants are limited to 3 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies, but a project period is generally limited to 5 years or less. Grantee may apply for renewal of support on a competing basis unless otherwise restricted. Within the project period, continuation applications must be submitted on a non-competing basis for each year of approved support. Small grant support is limited to no more than 2 years. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0897-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $37,805,000; FY 08 est $38,771,000; and FY 09 est $38,771,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $35,000 to $1,133,000; $149,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 3,756 applications were received, 254 awards were issued. In fiscal year 2008 an estimated 3,482 applications are anticipated, 260 awards are anticipated. In fiscal year 2009, an estimated 3,569 applications are anticipated, 260 awards are anticipated. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Dr. David Shurtleff, Director, Division of Basic Neuroscience and Behavioral Research (Research on Basic Behavioral and Cognitive, Basic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Basic Pharmacological, Neurobiological, and Cellular, Basic Behavioral, and Molecular Biology and Genetic Research). Telephone: (301) 443-1887. Dr. Frank Vocci, Director, Division of Pharmacotherapies and Medical Consequences of Drug Abuse (Basic and Clinical Pharmaceutical, Medical Consequences of Drug abuse, Research on Treatment, AIDS, and Tuberculosis, Medication Development, Drug Delivery Systems and Clinical Trial Research). Telephone: (301) 443-6173. Dr. Wilson Compton, Director, Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research (Behavioral and Social Science Research,

Incidence, Prevalence, Ethnographic, Survey Research, and Longitudinal Studies on Prevention, Vulnerability and Etiology, Health Services). Telephone: (301) 443-6504. Dr. Joseph Frascella, Director, Division of Clinical Neuroscience and Behavioral Research (Clinical Neurobiology of Addiction, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurobiology of Treatment, Biological Etiology, Comorbidity, Neurobiology of HIV/AIDS, Neurobiology of Human Pain and Analgesia). Telephone: (301) 443-4877. Dr. Betty Tai, Director, Center for the Clinical Trials Network (Translate Drug Abuse Treatment Research Throughout the County; Research on Behavioral, Pharmacological, and Integrated Behavioral and Pharmacological Treatment Interventions of Therapeutic Effect in Rigorous Multisite Clinical Trials). Telephone: (301) 443-6697. Dr. Suman R. King, Ph.D., NIDA Deputy Coordinator of Research Training. Telephone: (301) 443-6071. SBIR Contact: Dr. Cathrine Sasek, Telephone: (301) 443-6071. Grants Management Contact: Dr. Gary Fleming, Grants Management Officer. Telephone: (301) 443-6710. National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Neuroscience Building, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892. Dr. Fleming is located in 6101 Executive Boulevard. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov or www.drugabuse.gov or http://www.nida.nih.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Epidemiology of drug abuse among minority populations; (2) Studies of AIDS among IV Drug Abusers; (3) Studies of Narcotic- Induced Respiratory Depression; (4) Endorphins: Metabolism, Release, and Tolerance; (5) Neurobiological and Behavior Mechanisms of Addictive and Compulsive Behavior; (6) Maternal/Paternal Effects of Drugs of Abuse; and (7) Effects of Drug Abuse on Adolescent and Development. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The following considerations will be used in determining projects to be funded: (1) Scientific and technical merit; (2) the feasibility of the research; (3) potential contribution to the national drug abuse problem; and (4) relevance to NIDA priorities. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technology. APPLICATION FORM: Application details available online at: http://apply.grants.gov/apply/ UpdateOffer?id=7364

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(Research Career/Scientist Development (K Series) Awards) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To provide support for research career development relating to causes, risk, diagnosis, genetics, development, epidemiology, prevention, treatment, and services use for mental illness, behavioral disorders, and HIV/AIDS; and relating to basic neuroscience and basic behavioral science research addressing basic and clinical research pertinent to mental disorders; in order to increase the number of individuals who are competing to advance research supported by the National Institute of Mental Health support, including women, individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, and individuals with disabilities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01, MRSDA), Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08, MCSDA), Mentored Scientist Development Award for New Minority Faculty (K01, MSDA NMF), NIMH Research Career Award for Transition to Independence (K22), NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00), Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23), and Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) provide support for individuals with research potential who need additional development and/or experience in a productive research environment. Awards are available for up to 5 years of salary support (up to $90,000 per year) for the individual candidate, fringe benefits, and 8 percent indirect costs. Specialized training costs and limited research costs are allowable under justified circumstances. Salary support may be supplemented by the sponsoring institution from nonfederal funds. The Independent Scientist Award (K02, ISA) is for independent scientists whose careers are developing rapidly; the Mid-career Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is for outstanding clinical scientists engaged in patient-oriented research; the Senior Scientist Award (K05, SSA) is for outstanding senior investigators. No specialized training costs are available; limited research costs for K05s, K24s, and K02s in theoretical areas are available. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: All awards in these series are made to appropriate domestic research centers, medical schools, departments of psychiatry, non-medical academic departments, psychiatric hospitals or hospitals with psychiatric services, community mental health centers, biomedical research institutes, and departments of behavioral science on behalf of individuals who need the opportunity to realize research potentials. Except for NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00), the individuals must be citizens or nationals of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00) is open to both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens. Individuals must qualify by scholastic degree and previous training and/or experience. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public and private profit or nonprofit organizations will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulation 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applications must be prepared using the PHS 398 research grant application

instructions and forms (revised 9/2004 and Interim Revision 4/2006 ). The PHS 398 is available at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398. html in an interactive format. Applications will be converting to electronic submission in 2007. For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone (301) 435-0714, Email: grantsInfo@nih.gov. Information and instructions may be obtained from the program officials at the National Institute of Mental Health. Forms are completed by the applicant and sponsor. Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040, MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 or Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/ courier service). Applications are reviewed by nonfederal consultants and recommended for support on the basis of merit. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational organizations and 45 CFR, Part 52. Award Procedure: All K Series awards are recommended for approval by the National Advisory Mental Health Council and those approved are awarded directly by NIMH to the applicant institution. Deadlines: New K applications: February 12, June 12, and October 12. Renewal, Resubmission and Revision K applications: March 12, July 12, November 12. AIDS-related K applications: January 7, May 7, September 7. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 240 to 270 days from submission of the application. Review of AIDSrelated applications is expedited. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeals procedure is available on the NIH home page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/noticefiles/not97-232.html. Renewals: K01, K08, K22, K23, K25, and K99 awards are made for up to 5-year periods with no renewal. K02 and K24 awards are made for a 5-year period, renewable once (unless holder has previously had a K04); K05 awards are limited to one 5-year period. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Varies, with a project periods ranging from 1 to 5 years. Funding commitments are made annually. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0892-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $70,378,962; FY 08 est $70,480,000; and FY 09 est $70,480,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $9,825 to $450,967; $152,666. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 461 awards were funded. In fiscal year 2008, 470 awards are estimated to be funded; and fiscal year 2009, 470 awards are expected to be made. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Dr. Ellen Stover, Director, Division of AIDS and Health and Behavior Research; Telephone: (301) 443-9700. Dr. Donna Mayo, Research Training and Career Development; Telephone: 301-443-1829; and Dr. David Stoff, AIDS Research Training and Career Development; Telephone: (301) 443245

4625, both from the Division of AIDS and Health and Behavior Research. Dr. Wayne Fenton, Director, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone: (301) 443-9700. Dr. Mark Chavez, Associate Director, Research Training, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone (301) 443-9700. Dr. Kevin Quinn, Acting Director, Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science; Telephone (301) 443-3563. Dr. Nancy L. Desmond, Director, Research Training and Career Development Office, Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science; Telephone (301) 443-3563. Dr. Molly Oliveri, Acting Director, Division of Pediatric Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone: (301) 443-5944. Dr. Cheryl Boyce, Research Training and Career Development, Division of Pediatric and Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone: (301) 4435944. Dr. David Shore, Acting Director, Division of Services and Treatment Research; Telephone (301) 443-3364. Dr. Enid Light, Research Training, Division of Services and Intervention Research. Telephone: (301) 443-3599. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Rebecca Claycamp, Grants Management Officer, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; 6001 Executive Blvd., Room 6122, MSC 9605, Bethesda, MD 20892-9605; Telephone (301) 443-2811. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nimh.nih.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Cortical processes in perception and memory, (2) regulatory mechanisms in brain maturation, (3) chemical factors in abnormal behavior, (4) hemispheric specialization of higher functions in humans, (5) theory and measurement of personality development, (6) biological substrate and correlates of schizophrenia, (7) biochemistry and behavioral recovery after post-traumatic stress, and (8) childrens mental health services research. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The following considerations are used in determining projects to be funded: (1) priority score and recommendation of the Initial Review Committee; (2) program priorities of the Institute; and (3) the availability of funds. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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17. MENTAL HEALTH NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS FOR RESEARCH TRAINING
(NRSA Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To ensure a continuing and adequate supply of well-trained scientists who are able to conduct research on mental health problems. The program provides training grants to institutions and fellowships to individuals at both the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels. There are awards to medical students proposing to acquire doctoral research degrees in addition to their medical degrees. In addition, there are special programs designed to address the underrepresentation of women and ethnic minority groups in biomedical and behavioral science relevant to mental health. Awards are made for training in the areas of basic and clinical neuroscience, genetics, developmental, behavioral, clinical, epidemiological, prevention, treatment and services research relevant to mental illness, behavioral disorders, and HIV/AIDS; and programs designed to increase the number of individuals in mental health research who are from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, or individuals disadvantaged because of educational or other circumstances that have inhibited their ability to pursue such a career. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Individual fellowships are made to students seeking predoctoral or postdoctoral support for full-time research training or who are enrolled in an established M.D./Ph.D. program. An institutional allowance will be provided to the sponsoring institution for each awardee. In addition, any domestic public or nonprofit institution may apply for an institutional research training grant in a specified area of research from which a number of stipend awards will be made to individuals selected by the training program director at the institution. Support is available for both predoctoral and postdoctoral trainees and will include an amount for institutional expenses. Indirect costs may be requested at 8 percent of total direct costs, exclusive of tuition and related fees and expenditures for equipment, or actual indirect costs, whichever is less. Postdoctoral students receiving fellowships or stipend support under both individual and institutional grants for 12 months or less are obligated to pay back this support through an equivalent period of continued postdoctoral training or a period of health related research and/ or teaching activities after the completion of their training. Postdoctoral students in their thirteenth and subsequent months of support will incur no further obligation, and such support will be considered acceptable postdoctoral payback service. Annual FY 06 stipend levels will be $22,772 for predoctoral awards and $35,568 to $51,036 for postdoctoral awards dependent upon the number of years of postdoctoral relevant experience. Research training support may not be used for internships or other clinical training. COR Honors Undergraduate grants are to increase the number of well-prepared students from institutions with substantial minority enrollments and who can compete successfully for entry into Ph.D. level programs. Stipends of $10,956 per year may be requested for each fulltime, Junior/Senior level trainee and other related institutional costs may be requested as described in the applicable program announcement. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: For a training grant, an institution must be a domestic public or nonprofit private organization. The applicant institution must have, or be able to develop, the staff and facilities to provide the proposed research training in an environment suitable for performing high-quality work. An applicant for individual predoctoral fellowship support must be enrolled in a research doctoral degree program by the proposed activation date of the fellowship. A postdoctoral applicant must have received a Ph.D., Psy.D., M.D., D.D.S., Sc.D., D.N.S., D.O., D.S.W., or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. An application for an M.D./Ph.D. fellowship must be enrolled

in an M.D./Ph.D. program at an approved medical school, accepted in a related scientific program, and supervised by a mentor in the related scientific field. An institution applying for a COR Honors Undergraduate Program Award must be a 4-year college, university, or health professional school whose student enrollment is drawn substantially from one or more of the following ethnic groups: American Indians or Alaskan Natives; Asian or Pacific Islanders; Black, not of Hispanic origin; and Hispanic. All individuals to be supported under the NRSA program must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals and nonprofit organizations will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21 for educational institutions. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q, and 42 CFR Part 66. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applications must be prepared using the PHS 398 research grant application instructions and forms (revised 9/2004, Interim Revision 4/2006). The PHS 398 is available at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. Training awards will be converting to electronic submission in 2007. For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone (301) 4350714, Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov. Information concerning current areas of science being supported are available from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Completed forms should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040, MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 or Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/courier service). This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed for scientific merit by nonfederal consultants recruited nationwide from the mental health field. Applications other than fellowships must also be reviewed by the National Advisory Mental Health Council. If recommended for approval and a decision to make an award is made, a formal award notice will be sent to the applicant and sponsor. Postdoctoral students to be supported must submit required appointment forms, including a payback agreement and a Statement of Non-Delinquency on Federal Debt Certification. Predoctoral students whose appointments began after June 10, 1993, no longer incur a payback obligation. Honors undergraduates incur no payback obligations as a result of COR support. Deadlines: NRSA Institutional training Grants: May 25. AIDS Institutional training grants: January 7, May 7, and September 7. Fellowships: April 8, August 8, and December 8 or April 13, August 13, and December 13 for Diversity F31 Fellowships. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 5 to 7 months. Review of AIDS-related applications is expedited. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/noticefiles/not97-232.html. Renewals: By law an individual may receive no more than 5 years of support in the aggregate at the predoctoral level and 3 years of support in the aggregate at the postdoctoral level under the NRSA program (through an individual and/ or institutional award). Any exception to these limitations requires a waiver 247

from the Director of the awarding Institute based on review of justification from the awardee and the program director for the institutional grant. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: By law an individual may receive no more than 5 years of support in the aggregate at the predoctoral level and 3 years of support in the aggregate at the postdoctoral level under the NRSA program (through an individual and/or institutional award). For an M.D./Ph.D. fellowship, 6 years may be requested. In practice, recommendations of review committees are generally for 2 or 3 years. Awards for institutional grants may be made for project periods of up to 5 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0892-0-1-552. Obligations: Fellowships and Grants) FY 07 $49,858,136; FY 08 est $49,858,000; and FY 09 est $50,197,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Education, and Related Agencies FY 07: Predoctoral stipends: $20,772. Postdoctoral stipends: $36,996 to $51,036; COR Honors Undergraduate: $10,956. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 275 individual awards and 170 institutional grants were awarded. In fiscal year 2008, an estimated 275 individual awards and 170 institutional grants will be made. In fiscal year 2009, an estimated 275 individual and 170 institutional grants will be made. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Dr. Ellen Stover, Director, Division of AIDS and Health and Behavior Research; Telephone (301) 443-9700. Dr. Donna Mayo, Research Training and Career Development; Telephone: (301) 4431829; and Dr. David Stoff, AIDS Research Training and Career Development; Telephone: (301) 443-4625, both from the Division of AIDS and Health and Behavior Research. Dr. Wayne Fenton, Director, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone (301) 4439700. Dr. Mark Chavez, Associate Director, Research Training and Career Development, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone: (301) 443-9700. Dr. Kevin Quinn, Acting Director, Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science; Telephone (301) 443-3563. Dr. Nancy Desmond, Director, Research Training and Career Development Office, Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science; Telephone: (301) 443-3563. Dr. Mary Ellen Oliveri, Acting Director, Division of Pediatric Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone (301) 443-5944. Dr. Cheryl Boyce, Research Training and Career Development, Division of Pediatric Translational Research and Treatment Development; Telephone (301) 443-5944. Dr. David Shore, Acting Director, Division of Services and Intervention Research; Telephone (301) 443-3364. Dr. Enid Light, Research Training and Career Development, Division of Services and Intervention Research; Telephone (301) 443-3599. Dr. Ernest Marquez, Director, Office for Special Populations; Telephone (301) 4431193. Training Coordinators, Dr. Mark Chavez; Telephone: (301) 4439700 and Dr. Nancy Desmond; Telephone: (301) 443-3563. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Rebecca Claycamp, Grants Management Officer, National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; 6001 Executive Blvd, Room 6122, MSC 9605, Bethesda, MD 20892; Telephone (301) 443-2811. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Understanding mental illness and behavioral disorders; (2) diagnosis and interventions for mental disorders; (3) mental health service delivery and evaluation; and (4) basic neuroscience, behavioral science, and genetic science relevant to mental disorders.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The following considerations will be used in determining projects to be funded. For Training Grants: (1) quality of the proposed training program as determined by peer review; (2) availability of funds; and (3) program priority. For Fellowships: (1) overall merit of the application; (2) relevance of the application to the research priorities and mission of the institute and programs; and (3) availability of funds. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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18. NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

(NHSC Scholarship Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To assure an adequate supply of primary care physicians, certified nurse midwives, certified family nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; and, if needed by the National Health Service Corps, an adequate supply of other health professionals in the Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) of the U.S.A. by providing service-obligated scholarships to health professions students. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Service-obligated scholarships for full-time students of allopathic (M.D.) and osteopathic (D.O.) medicine, dentistry, family nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery, and primary care physician assistants. Other health disciplines may be included if needed by National Health Service Corps. Scholarship pays tuition and required fees for the year to the school, pays a monthly stipend to student ($1,157 for 12 months of the 2005-2006 school year) and a single annual payment to the student to cover the cost of all other reasonable educational expenses (books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, clinical travel, etc.) based on costs by school and class year. Awards are limited to U.S. citizens due to potential for Federal employment during service. Applicant must be enrolled in a U.S. accredited school. Each year of support incurs 1 year of service. A 2-year minimum service commitment is required. A maximum of 4 years of support may be awarded. Service is primarily a nonfederal salaried or contracted employee of a public or private non-profit entity, providing full-time primary health services. Services may also be in a fee for service private practice setting, or a Federal employee in Federal health systems such as the Indian Health Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement or Bureau of Prisons. Service sites are selected by the scholarship recipient from the list of high priority sites in HPSAs identified by the National Health Service Corps. Physicians receive their site list at the beginning of their last year of residency training; nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, and physicians assistants receive their site list within 6 months of their graduation. Service sites are limited to the United States, territories, and successor States to the Trust Territories, the Republic of Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau. Deferments of service are granted physicians to complete residencies in family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, and OB/GYN. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: At the time of award, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national. At the time of award, the applicant must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in accredited school in U.S. in a course of study leading to a degree in medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, or other health profession. The applicant must submit application and signed contract to the Division of National Health Service Corps by the last Friday in March, agreeing to accept payment of scholarship and provide full-time primary health services in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Beneficiary Eligibility: U.S. citizens or nationals enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a state in a course of study leading to a degree in medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry or other health profession. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants should review the individual HRSA Guidance documents issued under this CFDA program for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Grant applications and required forms for this program can be obtained from Grants.gov. Please visit the Grants.gov Web site at www.grants.gov to both find and apply for all Federal grant opportunities. All qualified applications will be forwarded to an objective review committee, which will make funding recommendations to the Associate Administrator for the Bureau of Health Professions. The Associate Administrator has the authority to make final selections for awards. Award Procedure: NHSC scholarship awards are very competitive; the Program anticipates more applicants for scholarship awards than there are funds available. The applications of individuals who meet the eligibility criteria are scored numerically. Where the application scores fall within the competitive range, the applicants will be invited to a personal interview. Applicants will be notified of dates, times and locations of the interviews. Applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or whose scores do not fall within the competitive range will not be invited for an interview and will be notified of non-selection. Deadlines: www.hrsa.gov. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Notification to successful and rejected applicants is made no later than 6 months after deadline for receipt of application. Appeals: None. Renewals: Renewal applications are not necessary for students in compliance; contracts may be multi-year funded through graduation (1 to 4 years) from the respective fiscal year appropriation, if the applicant signs the contract through the graduation date. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Each award covers 1 to 4 years of support, as requested. No awardees may receive more than 4 years of support. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0350-0-1-550. Obligations: FY 07 15,000,000; FY 08 $14,805,558; and FY 09 est $14,200,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $40,000 to $320,000; $150,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Total awards made for FY 07 was 85 and an estimate for FY 08 is 85. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Division of National Health Service Corps., Bureau of Health Professions, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 8A-55, 5600 Fishers Lane,. Rockville, Maryland 20857. Phone: (301) 594-4400. For toll-free calls: 1-800-221-9393; use for requesting applications. Headquarters Office: Grants Management Office: Rick Goodman, Director, Division of Grants Management, Health Resources and Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, 5600 Fishers Lane, Room 11A-16. Health Services Branch: 301-443-2385; Research and Training Branch: 301-4433099; Government and Special Focus Branch: 301-443-3288. 249

Web Site Address: www.hrsa.gov EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Scholarships covering tuition, monthly stipends and payments for other reasonable education expenses made to medical school students, dental students, as well as for students of family nurse practitioner, nurse midwifery and physician assistant programs. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Priority for consideration will be given to all students who have characteristics which increase the probability they will continue professional practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area when they complete their service obligation. (This includes a primary care specialty preference.) Priority will be given to students who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. APPLICATION FORM: Application available online at: http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/applications/ scholarship

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19. NURSING RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: The National Institute of Nursing Research supports clinical and basic research to establish a scientific basis for the care of individuals across the life span from management of patients during illness and recovery to the reduction of risks for disease and disability and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. According to its broad mandate, the Institute seeks to understand and ease the symptoms of acute and chronic illness, to prevent or delay the onset of disease or disability or slow its progression, to find effective approaches to achieving and sustaining good health, and to improve the clinical settings in which care is provided. The NINRs research extends to problems encountered by patients, families, and caregivers. It also emphasizes the special needs of at-risk and underserved populations. These efforts are crucial in translating scientific advances into cost- effective health care that does not compromise quality. NINR accomplishes its mission by supporting grants to universities and other research organizations as well as by conducting research intramural at laboratories in Bethesda, Maryland. The research fosters multi- disciplinary collaborations to ensure a comprehensive approach to research on illness and disabling conditions. This approach is especially relevant in research aimed at long-term care for the elderly, the special needs of women across the life span, bioethical issues related to genetic testing and counseling, biobehavioral aspects of managing the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases, and environmental influences on risk factors related to chronic illnesses. In addition, the Institute supports comprehensive research training programs to prepare individuals with requisite interdisciplinary skills to conduct nursing research. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged mall business concerns and womenowned small business concerns in technological innovation Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Centers Program: To promote interdisciplinary research, offer an environment for research training and career development, and concentrate research through Core Centers for Nursing Research. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research Grants: Funds may be used for salaries, consultation, equipment, travel and other usual costs, subject to Federal regulations applicable to the grant. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) (Individual): Individual awards are made to institutions on behalf of the individual for research training in specified areas related to the mission of NINR. NRSAs (Institutional): Grants may be made to institutions to enable them to accept individuals for research training. Each individual who receives a NRSA postdoctoral feon of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. SBIR Phase I grants: (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial

potential of Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Research Grants: Any corporation, public or private institution or agency, or other legal entity, either nonprofit or for-profit, may apply. NRSAs (Individual): An applicant must be a registered professional nurse with either a baccalaureate and/or a masters degree in nursing or a related field and must be a citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Those on temporary or student visas are not eligible. NRSAs (Institutional): An eligible institution must be capable of providing predoctoral and/or postdoctoral research training opportunities for nurses. SBIR grants: can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit; are not dominant in the field in which research is being proposed; and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the United States or its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be reviewed for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals and public or private institutions. Credentials/Documentation: Each applicant for research projects must present a research plan and furnish evidence that scientific competence, facilities, equipment, and supplies are appropriate to carry out the plan. NRSAs (Individual): The applicants academic record, research experience, citizenship, licensed as a registered nurse, and institutional sponsorship should be documented in the application. NRSAs (Institutional): The applicant organization must show the objectives, methodology and resources for the research training program, the qualifications and experience of directing staff, the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for awards, and detailed budget justification for the amount of grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions and OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with 48 CFR Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. The SF 424 (Research and Research-Related) application forms and the SF 424 SBIR/ STTR Application Guide are used to apply for both SBIR and STTR, Phase I and Phase II. Application is made electronically through Grants.gov (http:// www.grants.gov). APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Research Grants: Applications must be prepared either electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF 424 (Research and Research-Related) or on paper using the PHS 398 research grant application instructions and forms (rev. 5/2001). The PHS 398 is available at http:// grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html. The format is interactive. For NIH planned transition dates of mechanisms for electronic submission, see: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/files/Electronic_receipt_timeline_E xt.pdf. For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone (301) 4350714, 251

Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov. NRSAs (Individual): Individuals must submit the application form, PHS Individual National Research Service Award (PHS 416-1, rev. 10/05), and include at least three letters of reference. If the applicant has been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence, the appropriate item should be checked on the Face Page of the application. Applicants who have applied for and have not yet been granted admission as a permanent resident should check the Permanent resident block on the Face Page of the PHS 416-1 application, and also write in the word pending. A notarized statement documenting legal admission for permanent residence must be submitted prior to the issuance of an award. SBIR and STTR: The SF 424 (Research and Research-Related) application forms and the SF 424 SBIR/STTR Application Guide are used to apply for both SBIR and STTR grants, Phase I and Phase II. Application must be made electronically through grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov). For further assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone: (301) 435-0714, Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov. Award Procedure: Research Grants and NRSAs (Institutional): All accepted applications are reviewed for scientific merit by an appropriate initial review group and then by a national advisory council. (Individual NRSA applications and small grants requesting $50,000 or less (direct cost) are not reviewed by council.) All applications favorably recommended compete for available funds on the basis of scientific merit and program emphasis. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: Research Grants: New R01 -- February 5, June 5, and October 5; Renewal R01 -- March 5, July 5, and November 5. New R03, R21 -- February 16, June 16, October 16; Resubmission R03, R21 -- March 16, July 16, November 16. New and Resubmission R15 --February 25, June 25, October 25: Individual NRSAs: April 8, August 8, and December 8. Institutional NRSAs: May 25 only. SBIR and STTR: April 5, August 5, and December 5. AIDS-Related grants: May 7, September 7, and January 7. For details on submission dates, see the follwebsite: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/ submissionschedule.htm. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Research Grants: From 6 to 9 months. NRSAs: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/ STTR: About 7-1/2 months. AIDS Grants: About 6 months. AIDS Grants: About 6 months. Appeals: Research Grants: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the NINR. Renewals: Research Grants: Renewal applications are accepted. NRSAs: Awards may be made for 1 to 5 years. No individual may receive more than 5 years of aggregate NRSA support beyond the predoctoral level, and no individual may receive NRSA support for more than 3 years of support beyond the postdoctoral level. Institutional awards may be renewed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Research Grants: Awards are usually made annually with no project periods to exceed 5 years in length. NRSAs: Institutional awards may be made for up to 5 years, and Individual awards may be made for up to 5 years at the predoctoral level, 3 years at postdoctoral level, and 2 years at senior level. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0889-0-1-552. Obligations: (Research Grants) FY 07 $110,914,000; FY 08 est $110,967,000; and FY 09 est $110,840,000. (National Research Service Awards (NRSA) FY 07 $10,088,000; FY 08 est $10,088,000; and FY 09 est $10,154,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: (Research Grants) $3,000 to $717,109; $337,000. (NRSAs) Individual Awards $3,778 to $55,152; $33,000. Institutional Awards $46,352 to $481,559; $314,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For fiscal year 2007, 329 research grants were awarded. For FY 2007, 92 NRSA Individual FTTPs were awarded and 154 NRSA Institutional FTTPs were awarded. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program areas are as follows: Chronic conditions and infectious diseases, including health issues of individuals with arthritis, diabetes, urinary incontinence, digestive disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders; Health behavior and minority health, including studies of health disparities, womens health, mens health, and health and risk behaviors research; Cardiopulmonary and critical care science, including research on responses to acute cardiovascular events, chronic management of cardiovascular disease, and responses to acute and chronic pulmonary conditions such as COPD, asthma, and other noninfection- caused conditions; Neuroscience, including research on symptom management and/or prevention of cognitive deficits, neurological conditions, and informal caregiving for persons with these conditions; HIV/AIDS and oncology, including symptom management, self-management, and caregiving of patients with cancer, HIV/AIDS, and immune disorders; Reproductive, child, and family health, including reproduction and child bearing issues, infant development and illness, child and adolescent health promotion and risk reduction, and family health; End of life and long term care, including clinical management of physical and psychological symptoms, communication, ethics and clinical decision-making, caregiver support, and care delivery issues at the end of life. Program Contact is Dr. Yvonne Bryan, Acting Chief, Office of Extramural Programs. Address: National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Room 710, One Democracy Plaza, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 594- 6906. Grants Management Contact is Mr. Brian Albertini, Grants Management Officer, National Institute of Nursing Research, National Institutes of Health, Room 710, One Democracy Plaza, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 594-6869. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov/ninr. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1) Fatigue & Breast Cancer-A Behavioral Sleep Intervention; (2) Symptom Management Intervention in Elderly CABG Patients; (3) Pathways to Overweight in Children: A Longitudinal Study; (4) Preterm Birth: Psychoneuroimmunology in Hispanics; (5) Intensive Communication for Chronically Critically Ill; (6) Neural Deficits in Heart Failure and (7) Home vs Center-Based Weight Loss & Exercise in Menopause. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) Significance: Does this study address an important problem? If the aims of the application are achieved, how will scientific knowledge be advanced? What will be the effect of these studies on the concepts or methods that drive this field? (2) Approach: Are the conceptual framework, design, methods, and analyses adequately developed, well-integrated, and appropriate to the aims of the project? Does the applicant acknowledge potential problem areas and consider alternative tactics? (3) Innovation: 252

Does the project employ novel concepts, approaches or method? Are the aims original and innovative? Does the project challenge existing paradigms or develop new methodologies or technologies? (4) Investigator: Is the investigator appropriately trained and well suited to carry out this work? Is the work proposed appropriate to the experience level of the principal investigator and other researchers (if any)? (5) Environment: Does the scientific environment in which the work will be done contribute to the probability of success? Do the proposed experiments take advantage of unique features of the scientific environment or employ useful collaborative arrangements? Is there evidence of institutional support? (6) the appropriateness of the proposed budget and duration in relation to the proposed research; and (7) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a)safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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(Medicare Part A) FEDERAL AGENCY: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To provide hospital insurance protection for covered services to persons age 65 or above, to certain disabled persons and to individuals with chronic renal disease. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Hospital insurance benefits are paid to participating and emergency hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and hospice agencies to cover the prospective payment amount or reasonable cost of medically necessary services furnished to individuals entitled under this program. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Persons age 65 or over and certain disabled persons are eligible for hospital insurance protection. Nearly everyone who reached 65 before 1968 is eligible for hospital insurance, including people not eligible for cash Social Security benefits. A person reaching age 65 in 1968 or after, who is not eligible for cash benefits, needs some work credit to qualify for hospital insurance benefits. The amount of work credit needed depends on age. Hospital insurance (Medicare Part A) is also available to persons, age 65 or over, not otherwise eligible through payment of a monthly premium which is currently $393. A reduced Part A premium of $216 per month in 2006 is available to persons with 30 or more quarters paid into the social security system, as well as to their spouse, surviving spouse or divorced spouse. The reduction in Part A premium payments would also apply to the surviving spouse, or divorced spouse of an individual who had at least 30 quarters of coverage under the social security system. Federal employees began contributing toward Medicare hospital insurance coverage beginning January 1983. Employees who worked prior to 1983 and who were employed during January 1983, can receive credit toward establishing Medicare eligibility, if necessary, for prior non-contributory quarters of Federal employment. State and local government employees not already in Social Security-covered positions and hired on or after April 1, 1986 also contribute toward Medicare hospital insurance coverage. Although States may request agreements to cover individuals employed prior to April 1, 1986, no credit is given toward establishing Medicare entitlement for prior employment. Persons under age 65 who have been entitled for at least 24 months to Social Security disability benefits, or for 29 consecutive months to railroad retirement benefits based on disability, are eligible for hospital insurance benefits. Beneficiary Eligibility: Persons age 65 or over and qualified disabled persons. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of age or disability. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Individuals entitled to Social Security or railroad retirement are enrolled without application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A110. Award Procedure: The individual will be notified by mail of enrollment, whether automatic or applied for.

Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Telephone or visit the local Social Security Office or Medicare payment organization responsible for the initial determination. The appeal process ranges from reviews of the initial determinations to formal hearings and, in cases meeting certain criteria, reviews by Federal Courts. Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-8005-0-7-571. Obligations: (Benefit Outlays) FY 07 $204,535,620,000; FY 08 est $226,122,000,000; and FY 09 est $242,234,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Benefits may be paid based on the prospective payment amount or the reasonable costs of covered inpatient hospital services and based on the reasonable costs of covered post-hospital extended care services which are incurred during a benefit period. For benefit periods beginning in calendar year 2008, the beneficiary is responsible for a $1,024 inpatient hospital deductible, a $256 per day coinsurance amount for 61 through 90 days of inpatient hospital care, a $512 per day coinsurance amount for inpatient hospital care during the 60 lifetime reserve days, and a $128 per day coinsurance amount for days 21 through 100 of care in a skilled nursing facility. Home health services are paid in full. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, 42,684,000 persons were protected. In fiscal year 2007, we estimate that the number of persons protected will be 43,356,000. In fiscal year 2008, the number of persons protected is estimated to be 44,190,000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: 1-800-MEDICARE(1-800-633-4227); Center for Beneficiary Choices, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Room C5-19-16, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244; Telephone: (410) 786-3418. Web Site Address: http://www.medicare.gov or http://www.cms.hhs.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No Standard Form. Telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Individuals entitled to Social Security or railroad retirement are enrolled without application.

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21. HEART AND VASCULAR DISEASES RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To foster research and prevention, education, and control activities related to heart and vascular diseases and to develop young scientist investigators in these areas. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may support salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and patient hospitalization as required to perform the research effort. Restrictions or limitations are imposed against the use of funds for entertainment, foreign travel, general-purpose equipment, alterations and renovations, and other items not regularly required for the performance of research. Individual Predoctoral and Postdoctoral National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. Institutional NRSA awards may be made to eligible institutions to enable them to appoint individuals selected by the institution. Certain service and payback provisions may apply to postdoctoral individuals upon termination of the award or termination of the appointment. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of research initiated in Phase I that is likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. Some Phase II awardees may be eligible to apply for funds to continue research for up to three years beyond the original Phase II award. Eligible projects involve assessment and improvement of drugs or devices or propose to conduct preclinical studies of drugs or devices that ultimately require: 1) clinical evaluation and/or 2) approval of a Federal regulatory agency. The product being developed must be one for which Federal regulatory approval (e.g., FDA) is a required step toward commercialization. Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NIH staff to determine eligibility. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Any nonprofit organization engaged in biomedical research and institutions or companies organized for profit may apply for almost any kind of grant. Only domestic, non-profit, private or public institutions may apply for NRSA Institutional Research Training Grants. An individual may apply for an NRSA or, in some cases, for a research grant if

adequate facilities to perform the research are available. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is being proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees) that partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. Beneficiary Eligibility: Research project grants and cooperative agreements, training and career development grants, and SBIR and STTR grants. Credentials/Documentation: Individual NRSAs and Institutional NRSA trainees must be citizens of the United States or have been admitted for permanent residency; must hold a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree); and must possess a desire for training in one of the health or health-related areas specified by the National Institutes of Health. Each applicant must be sponsored by an accredited public or private nonprofit institution engaged in such training. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organization costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with DHHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, the applicant organization (small business concern) must present, in a research plan, an idea that has potential for commercialization and must furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. The grant application form PHS 398 is used to apply for all SBIR and STTR grants. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Research grant applications are submitted on designated forms to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. Forms for individual and Institutional NRSA award applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. For some special grant programs, applicants may be advised to submit directly to the Review Branch, Division of Extramural Affairs, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at http://grants.nih.gov/ grants/oer.htm . The Solicitation includes submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted electronically submitted through the federal portal of Grants.gov. Award Procedure: All accepted applications are evaluated by an appropriate initial review group (study section). All grant applications receive a final secondary review by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. Staff inform applicants of the results of the review. If support is contemplated, staff initiate preparation of awards for grants. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-

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aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: Certain individuals may enroll during a special enrollment period (SEP) if they are covered under a group health plan (GHP) when first eligible to get Medicare: (1) individuals age 65 or older who are covered under a GHP based on their own or a spouses current employment; and (2) disabled individuals under age 65 who are covered under a GHP based on their own or any family members current employment. If the coverage of disabled individuals under age 65 was not through a large group health plan (LGHP), that is, a plan that covers employees of at least one employer that normally employs at least 100 employees, no family member other than a spouse qualifies for a special enrollment period. An SEP enrollment may occur during any month the individual is covered under the GHP based on current employment or, during the eight month period that begins the first month after employment or GHP coverage ends, whichever occurs first. Months of coverage under the GHP based on current employment are excluded from the calculation of the premium surcharge. Individuals may also enroll during the General Enrollment Period (FGEP) that takes place January through March of each year. SMI Part B coverage begins July 1 of the year individuals enroll. There is a 10 percent premium surcharge for each full 12-month period a person could have been enrolled but was not in SMI Part B. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Regular Grants: From 7 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR Grants: About 9 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Renewals: Renewal applications are reviewed in the same manner as new applications. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council may recommend funding for periods typically ranging from one to five years. Funding commitments are made annually. Usually, SBIR Phase I awards are for six months and Phase II for two years, and STTR Phase I awards are for one year and Phase II are for two years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0872-0-1-552. Obligations: (Benefit Outlays) FY 07 $180,941,362,000; FY 08 est $187,935,000,000; and FY 09 est $194,351,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Generally, with exceptions for certain services, the beneficiary is responsible for meeting the annual $135 deductible before benefits may begin. Thereafter, Medicare pays a percent of the approved amount for the covered service. For many services, this percentage is 80 percent. For other services, the percentage that Medicare pays will vary from 100 percent to 50 percent depending upon the category of service. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 40,764,000 persons were enrolled for supplementary medical insurance. In fiscal year 2008, the number of enrollees is estimated to be 41,225,000. In fiscal year 2009, the number of enrollees is estimated to be 41,993,000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office:

Program Contact: Director, Division of Heart and Vascular Diseases, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0466. SBIR Program: Deputy Director, Division of Extramural Affairs, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0266. Grants Management Contact: Grants Management Officer, Grants Operations Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 4350166. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS (1) Investigator-initiated research project grants on the surgical treatment of cardiac arrythmias, on growthfactor mediation of healing in vascular grafts, and on mechanisms for cardiovascular control early in diabetes. (2) Institute-initiated research project grants on stem cell research in cardiomyopathy, on using adult stem cells to repair cardiac damage, and on altered glucose and lipid metabolism in obesity and cardiovascular disease. (3) AIDS-related research project grants on cardiomyopathy, on mitochondrial nucleotide carriers, and on endothelial oxidative stress and atherosclerosis. (4) An institute-initiated program project, a center of excellence in gene therapy. (5) Investigatorinitiated program project grants on genetic approaches to early cardiac development, on oxidative stress and diabetic cardiovascular disease, and on the biomechanics of the heart, vessels, and blood cells. (6) Instituteinitiated Specialized Centers of Research (SCORs) on the arterial wall and atherogenesis in mice and humans, and on heart failure. (7) Cooperative agreements for a clinical trial of the surgical treatment for ischemic heart failure, for a pediatric heart disease clinical research network, and for a center on fetal monkey gene transfer for heart, lung, and blood. (8) SBIR and STTR grants on the preservation of tissue-engineered myocardial components, on cardiac output for childrens ICU, on developing ECG software to detect acute myocardial infarction, on developing a biologically active vascular graft, and on new drugs for treating atrial fibrillation. (9) Training grants on translational cardiovascular science and medicine, on developmental cardiology and pulmonary training, and on cardiovascular biomechanics and imaging. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2)the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work 256

proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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(Medicare Part B) FEDERAL AGENCY: CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To provide medical insurance protection for covered services to persons age 65 or over, to certain disabled persons and to individuals with end-stage renal disease. Enrollment in Part B is voluntary. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Managed care benefits are paid on the basis of Medicare capitation rates. Fee-for-service benefits are paid on the basis of fee schedules or other approved amounts for services furnished by physicians and other suppliers of medical services to aged or disabled enrollees. Benefits are paid on the basis of prospective payment systems for covered services furnished by participating providers such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: All persons who are eligible for premium-free hospital insurance benefits (see 93.773), and persons age 65 and older who reside in the United States and are either citizens or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence who have resided in the United States continuously during the five years immediately preceding the month in which the application for enrollment is filed, may voluntarily enroll for supplementary medical insurance (SMI). The beneficiary pays a monthly SMI PART B premium. In calendar year 2005, the monthly base premium is $78.20. Some States and other third parties may pay the SMI PART B premium on behalf of qualifying individuals. Beneficiary Eligibility: Persons age 65 and over, and persons under age 65 who qualify for hospital insurance benefits. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of age, disability or lawful admission status. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Most persons entitled to hospital insurance and already receiving benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board are enrolled automatically for supplementary medical insurance. Since the program is voluntary, you may decline coverage. Persons not entitled to hospital insurance must file an application. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular Nos. A-102 and A-110. Award Procedure: After review of the application is completed, the applicant will be notified by mail. Deadlines: Certain individuals may enroll during a special enrollment period (SEP) if they are covered under a group health plan (GHP) when first eligible to get Medicare: (1) individuals age 65 or older who are covered under a GHP based on their own or a spouses current employment; and (2) disabled individuals under age 65 who are covered under a GHP based on their own or any family members current employment. If the coverage of disabled individuals under age 65 was not through a large group health plan (LGHP), that is, a plan that covers employees of at least one employer that normally employs at least 100 employees, no family member other than a spouse qualifies for a special enrollment period. An SEP enrollment may occur

during any month the individual is covered under the GHP based on current employment or, during the eight month period that begins the first month after employment or GHP coverage ends, whichever occurs first. Months of coverage under the GHP based on current employment are excluded from the calculation of the premium surcharge. Individuals may also enroll during the General Enrollment Period (FGEP) that takes place January through March of each year. SMI Part B coverage begins July 1 of the year individuals enroll. There is a 10 percent premium surcharge for each full 12-month period a person could have been enrolled but was not in SMI Part B. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Telephone or visit the local Social Security Office or the Medicare payment organization responsible for the initial determination. The appeal process ranges from reviews, of the initial determinations to formal hearings and, in cases meeting certain criteria, reviews by Federal courts. Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-8004-0-7-571. Obligations: (Benefit Outlays) FY 07 $180,941,362,000; FY 08 est $187,935,000,000; and FY 09 est $194,351,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Generally, with exceptions for certain services, the beneficiary is responsible for meeting the annual $135 deductible before benefits may begin. Thereafter, Medicare pays a percent of the approved amount for the covered service. For many services, this percentage is 80 percent. For other services, the percentage that Medicare pays will vary from 100 percent to 50 percent depending upon the category of service. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 40,764,000 persons were enrolled for supplementary medical insurance. In fiscal year 2008, the number of enrollees is estimated to be 41,225,000. In fiscal year 2009, the number of enrollees is estimated to be 41,993,000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Center for Beneficiary Choices, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Room C5-19- 16, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Telephone: (410) 786-3418. Web Site Address: http://www.cms.hhs.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. Telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Most persons entitled to hospital insurance are enrolled automatically for supplementary medical insurance. Since the program is voluntary, you may decline coverage.

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23. LUNG DISEASES RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To use available knowledge and technology to solve specific disease problems of the lungs; to promote further studies on the structure and function of the lung; and to achieve improvement in the prevention and treatment of lung diseases. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and womenowned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may support salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and patient hospitalization as required to perform the research effort. Restrictions or limitations are imposed against the use of funds for entertainment, foreign travel, general-purpose equipment, alterations and renovations, and other items not regularly required for the performance of research. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. Grants may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRSAs to individuals selected by them. Certain service and payback provisions apply to individuals upon termination of the award. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any nonprofit organization engaged in biomedical research, as well as institutions or companies organized for profit, may apply for grants with the exception of NRSAs. An individual may apply for a NRSA or, in some cases, may qualify for a research grant if adequate facilities in which to perform the research are available. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have

no more that 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company or institution engaged in biomedical research. Only domestic for-profit small business firms may apply for SBIR and STTR programs. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants for individual National Research Service Awards must be citizens of the United States or have been admitted for permanent residency; must hold a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D. Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree); and must designate a desire for training in one of the health or health-related areas specified by the National Institutes of Health. Each applicant must be sponsored by an accredited public or private nonprofit institution engaged in such training. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Research grant applications are submitted on designated forms to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. Forms for individual NRSA applications may be obtained from and submitted to the Office of Research Manpower, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. For some special grant programs, applicants may be advised to submit directly to the Review Branch, Division of Extramural Affairs, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; E-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: All accepted applications are evaluated by an appropriate initial review group (study section). All grant applications receive a final secondary review by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. Staff informs applicants of the results of the review. If support is contemplated, staff initiates preparation of awards for grants. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. 259

Deadlines: New Research Grants: February 1, June 1, and October 1 (or as specified in Request for Applications (RFA) announcements). Renewals and Supplementals: March 1, July 1, and November 1. Institutional NRSAs: January 10 and May 10. Individual NRSA: April 5, August 5, and December 5. SBIR and STTR Grants: April 1, August 1, and December 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Regular Grants: From 7 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR Grants: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Renewal applications are reviewed in the same manner as new applications. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: The Advisory Council may recommend funding for periods from 1 to 5 years. Funding commitments are made annually. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0872-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $582,448,863; FY 08 est $582,448,863; and FY 09 est $582,448,863. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $41,250 to $1,042,563; $409,686. Small Business Innovation Research/ Small Business Technology Awards: Phase I - $100,000; Phase II - up to $750,000 for STTR and up to $750,000 for SBIR. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 1,213 research grants and 106 National Research Service Awards were made. The estimates for fiscal year 2008 are 1,213 research grants and 106 National Research Service Awards. The estimates for fiscal year 2009 are 1,213 research grants and 106 National Research Service Awards. In fiscal year 2007, for new and competing renewal awards: 1,595 grant applications were received, and of these, 319 were awarded; 200 National Research Service Award applications were received, and of these, 42 were awarded. Small Business Innovation Research/Technology Transfer Awards: In fiscal year 2007, 16 Phase I awards and 13 Phase II awards were made. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Dr. James Kiley, Director, Division of Lung Diseases, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892, Telephone (301) 435-0233. Small Business Innovation Research Program: Mrs. Ann Rothgeb, Program Specialist, Airway Biology and Disease Program, Division of Lung Diseases, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0202. Grants Management. Contact: Ms. Suzanne White, Grants Management Officer, Grants Operations Branch, Division of Extramural Affairs, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0144. Use the same numbers for FTS.

Web Site Address: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) An individual research grant to investigate basic mechanisms of primary pulmonary hypertension, a lethal disease that causes progressive obstruction of small pulmonary arteries. This grant has established a national registry of familial primary pulmonary hypertension that is providing the framework for linkage analysis and the molecular search for basic mechanisms of this disease. (2) A multi-project grant dealing with cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying acute and chronic asthma. The focus of this program is on the mechanisms causing asthma in humans. The work includes laboratory projects, animal research, and human studies. The work includes laboratory projects and animal research concentrated on the cellular pathways of the asthmatic inflammatory process, focused on the mast cell, a critical cell type in asthma. (3) A Specialized Center of Clinically Oriented Research (SCCOR) grant in Translational Research in Acute Lung Injury. This grant consists of several projects that combine basic and clinical research with the goal of improving the outcome of patients with Acute Lung Injury. The investigators are studying novel mechanisms and treatments for this syndrome. The grant includes a clinical trial of Activated Protein C, to inhibit coagulation and inflammation, a study to identify the role of transforming growth factor B1 as a mechanism underlying the disease and a novel study of genetic factors that might increase susceptibility in patients with severe pneumonia and acute lung injury. The program includes genetic, proteomic, and molecular biological approaches in addition to the clinical trial. (4) An individual National Research Service Award to study the effect of the interruptions in breathing during sleep caused by sleep apnea. The investigator will study the expression of genes in response to intermittent hypoxia and sustained hypoxia, which cause pulmonary vasoconstriction and systemic vasodilation. The research training and coursework received under the award will provide a foundation of skills the investigator will use to study the deleterious effect of intermittent hypoxia on the cardiopulmonary system. (5) A Small Business Technology Transfer Program for development of a Thermal HydroSeal (THS) system that will allow surgeons to seal air leaks that arise on the raw lung surface exposed during a lobectomy. Surgical resections, are common procedures in lung cancer patients. Postoperative air leakage at the parenchymal surfaces following lung resections, is a frequent complication which can result in extended hospital stays. The development of this device will be useful to pulmonary physicians, providing them with an effective system to seal air leaks, which should improve patient recovery and reduce hospital stays. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/ STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the scientific, technical, or technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed 260

research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; (8) The adequacy of plans to include both genders and minorities and their subgroups as appropriate for the scientific goals of the research. Plans for the recruitment and retention of subjects will be evaluated; and (9) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 PHS 398 PHS 2590 SBIR/STTR Grants PHS 2008-1 PHS 2271 PHS 416-5 PHS 416-7 PHS 6031 PHS 6031-1 PHS 3734 HHS 568 SF-269 SF-269A

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To foster research and research training on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of non-malignant blood diseases, including anemias, sickle cell disease, thalassemia; leukocyte biology, pre-malignant processes such as myelodysplasia and myeloproliferative disorders; hemophilia and other abnormalities of hemostasis and thrombosis; and immune dysfunction. Funding encompasses a broad spectrum of hematologic inquiry, ranging from stem cell biology to medical management of blood diseases and to assuring the adequacy and safety of the nations blood supply. Programs also support the development of novel cellbased therapies to bring the expertise of transfusion medicine and stem cell technology to the repair and regeneration of human tissues and organs. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To stimulate technological innovation; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Grants may support salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and patient hospitalization as required to perform the research effort. Restrictions or limitations are imposed against the use of funds for entertainment, foreign travel, general-purpose equipment, alterations and renovations, and other items not regularly required for the performance of research. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to individuals for research training. Grants may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRSAs to individuals selected by them. Certain service and payback provisions apply to individuals upon termination of the award. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. These awards are made to small businesses working in collaboration with academic institutions. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. While the intent of the SBIR/STTR programs is commercialization (Phase III), no SBIR/STTR funds are allowed for commercialization activities such as patents; market and sales; market research; business development/product development/market plans; legal fees, travel and other costs including labor relating to license agreements and partnerships. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any nonprofit organization engaged in biomedical research and institutions (or companies) organized for profit may apply for grants, with the exception

of NRSAs. An individual may apply for a NRSA or, in some cases, may qualify for a research grant if adequate facilities in which to perform the research are available. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, or owned by another small business that itself is independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees including affiliates). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. SBIR projects must be performed at least 67% by the applicant small business in Phase I and at least 50% of the project in Phase II. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company or institution engaged in biomedical research. Only domestic for-profit small business firms may apply for SBIR and STTR programs. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants for individual National Research Service Awards must be citizens of the United States or have been admitted for permanent residency; must hold a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D, D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree); and must designate a desire for training in one of the health or health-related areas specified by the National Institutes of Health. Each applicant must be sponsored by an accredited public or private nonprofit institution engaged in such training. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present a research plan that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. SBIR and STTR applicants must use the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) application for electronic submission through Grants.gov. Electronic submission of SNAP Progress Reports (eSNAP) apply for non-competing continuations (e.g., second year of Phase II). APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Research grant applications are submitted on designated forms to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. Forms for individual NRSA award applications may be obtained from and submitted to: Office of Research Manpower, Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. For some special grant programs, applicants may be advised to submit directly to the Review Branch, Division of Extramural Affairs, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Bethesda, MD 20892. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/ grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. The Solicitation includes submission procedures, review considerations, and links to grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications must be

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submitted electronically using the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) forms to Grants.gov. For questions about submission please call the GRANTSINFO office at 301-435-0714 or send an e-mail to grantsinfo@nih.gov. Award Procedure: All accepted applications are evaluated by an appropriate initial review group (study section). All grant applications receive a final secondary review by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Advisory Council. Fellowship applications have a secondary review by the staff of the Institute. Staff informs applicants of the results of the review. If support is contemplated, staff initiates preparations of awards for grants. All accepted SBIR/ STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Eligibilility criteria must be verified prior to the competing award as stated in the SBIR/STTR Funding Opportunity Announcement and annual OMNIBUS SOLICITIATION. Deadlines: New Research Grants: February 1, June 1, and October 1 (or as specified in Request for Applications (RFA) announcements). Renewals and Supplementals: March 1, July 1, and November 1. Institutional NRSAs: January 25 (new, resubmission, amended, and renewal applications) and September 25 (resubmission and amended applications). Individual NRSA: April 8, August 8, and December 8. SBIR and STTR Grants: April 1, August 1, and December 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Regular Grants: From 7 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR Grants: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. Renewals: Renewals require application and review in the same manner as new applications. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0872-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $409,262,576; FY 08 est $409,262,576; and FY 09 est $409,262,576. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $97,396 to $999,972; $427,867. Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Awards: Phase I - $100,000; Phase II - up to $750,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 795 research grants and 68 National Research Service Awards were made. The estimates for fiscal year 2008 are 795 research grants and 68 National Research Service Awards. The estimates for fiscal year 2009 are 795 research grants and 68 National Research Service Awards. In fiscal year 2007, for new and competing renewal awards 1055 grant applications were received, and of these, 211 were awarded; 84 National Research Service Award applications were received and of these 19 were awarded. Small Business Innovation Research/Technology Tranfer Awards: In fiscal year 2007, 20 Phase I and 10 Phase II awards were made INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: Dr. Charles Peterson, Director, Division of Blood Diseases and Resources, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National

Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0080. Small Business Innovation Research Program: Ms. Susan Pucie, Senior Program Analyst, Division of Blood Diseases and Resources, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0079. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Suzanne White, Grants Management Officer, Grants Operations Branch, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435-0144. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) An individual research grant using a novel systems biology approach to study the genetic basis of stroke risk in sickle cell disease. The investigators validated in a clinical setting a new type of statistical analysis method for genetic association studies based on Bayesian networks. This new method studying the clinical impact of networks of specific gene variants has yielded a model that may accurately predict stroke in other patient populations. (2) A multi-project grant to study cell adhesion mechanisms in vascular disease and thrombosis. The program is designed to advance understanding of molecular mechanisms of vascular disease and to promote development of new diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies through the collaborative efforts of scientists focused on the unifying theme of cell adhesion. Studies will span analysis of biochemistry, fine structure at atomic level detail, ex-vivo studies to analyze the effects of blood flow on adhesion and signaling, hematopoiesis, and analysis of genetically modified mice. (3) A grant for a Specialized Center of Clinically Oriented Research (SCCOR) in Transfusion Medicine and Biology. The focus is to increase our understanding of the biologic and immunologic aspects of transfusion medicine. The studies in this multi-project grant address the management of the blood supply, immunologic responses to blood components or marrow derived cells, and cellular therapy. 4) A Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center Grant that integrates clinical, translational and basic research, thereby fostering multidisciplinary collaborations directed toward the goal of finding effective therapy and ultimately a cure for sickle cell disease. (5) An Individual National Research Service Award to use in utero gene delivery to target highly proliferative hematopoietic stem cells in the fetal liver of a murine model of beta thalassemia. The fellow will train under the guidance of an accomplished mentor and will develop research skills in the important area of in utero gene transfer strategies for transduction of hematopoiet stem cells and treatment of genetic disorders of the hematopoietic system that cause ongoing morbidity and mortality in children. (6) A Small Business Innovative Research Grant to develop a rapid, accurate, cost-effective screening test to detect a broad array of bacterial contaminants in stored human red blood cells. The successful development of this technology will improve the availability and safety of the human blood supply and will have broad potential for bacterial detection applications in human diagnostic, food testing, environmental testing and other research uses. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed 263

means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 Application guide available at: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/prepare_ app.htm

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To support research relevant to arthritis, musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) supports research training and basic and clinical investigations including epidemiology and clinical trials in each of the following program areas: The Arthritis Program supports research related to all forms of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic connective tissue diseases, osteoarthritis, and metabolic and infectious types of arthritis. The Muscle Biology Program supports research on basic aspects of muscle physiology and disease and exercise physiology. The Musculoskeletal Diseases Program supports research relating to orthopaedic problems, osteoarthritis, bone diseases and bone metabolism, most specifically Osteoporosis and Pagets Disease, heritable disorders of connective tissue, and programs relating to the affects of mechanical forces on musculoskeletal disease, as well as exercise and sports medicine. The Skin Diseases Program supports all forms of research on skin diseases, in particular diseases of keratin, pigmentation, basement membranes, and heritable disorders. The Centers Program supports large programs in arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and womenowned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research Grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and other expenses associated with scientific investigation relevant to program objectives. Individual National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. In addition, grants may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRSAs to individuals selected by them. Each individual who receives a NRSA is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. Small Business Innovation Research Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Research grants: Individuals and public and private institutions, both nonprofit and for-profit, who propose to establish, expand, and improve research activities in health sciences and related fields. National Research

Service Awards: Individuals must be nominated and sponsored by a public or private, for-profit or nonprofit institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. To be eligible, predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D. Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Nonprofit domestic organizations may apply for the Institutional National Research Service grant. Small Business Innovation Research grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Research Grants: Although no degree of education is either specified or required, nearly all successful applicants have doctoral degrees in one of the sciences or professions. National Research Service Awards: Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree. Credentials/Documentation: Requirements are specified in the application form. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Research grants: Form PHS-398 (Rev. May 2001) with current instructions is available from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, Office of Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6207, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program by those applicants that are State or local units of government. Application forms are also available on the NIH website at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm. National Research Services Awards: Completed application forms should be submitted to the Office of Research Manpower, Center for Scientific Review, Grants, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at ww.nih.gov/grants/ funding/sbir1/sbir.htmtm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard 265

copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; E-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: Following review by the appropriate study section and council, the successful applicant is notified by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases through a Notice of Grant Award. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New Applications: February 5, June 5, and October 5. Competing continuation applications: March 5, July 5, and November 5. Individual NRSA Applications: April 8, August 8, and December 8 Institutional NRSA: January 25, May 25, and September 25. Small Business Innovation Research: April 5, August 5, and December 5. STTR: December 1, only. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Research grants: From 6 to 9 months. National Research Service Awards: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR applications: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Research grants: renewals by competitive application and review. Extension by request and administrative action. National Research Service Awards: individual awards may be made for 1, 2, or 3 years. No individual may receive NIH fellowship support at the postdoctoral level for more than 3 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Research grants: Awards may be recommended for up to 5 years. Awards usually are made for 12-month budget periods. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0888-0-1-552. Obligations: Research Grants: FY 07 $396,238,000; FY 08 $395,093,000; and FY 09$394,305,000. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs): FY 07 $15,446,000; FY 08 $15,446,000; and FY 09 $15,585,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Research Grants: $2,000 to $2,100,000; $314,200. National Research Service Awards: $12,300 to $448,000; $138,000. SBIR/STTR: Phase I awards - approximately $100,000; Phase II awards - up to $750,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Research Grants: In fiscal year 2007, a total of 1,261 noncompeting and competing research grants were funded, including 40 SBIR and STTR

awards. The fiscal year 2008 estimate is 1,258 research grant awards, including 40 SBIR and STTR awards. The fiscal year 2009 estimate is 1,269 grants, including 40 SBIR and STTR awards. National Research Service Awards (NRSA): In fiscal year 2007, 319 trainees were funded. The estimates for fiscal year 2008 and 2009 are 319 trainees each year. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Research Grants: Dr. Cheryl A. Kitt, Director, Extramural Program, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, NIAMS, Extramural Program, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 5942463. Small Business Innovation Research Grants and Grants Management Contact: Ms. Melinda Nelson, Grants Management Officer, Extramural Program, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, NIAMS, Extramural Program, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800, Bethesda, MD 20892, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 54355278. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.hhs.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Tissue Injury Mechanisms - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; (2) Regulation of Biosynthesis of Proteoglycan; (3) Function of Vitamin D Metabolites and Bone Disease; (4) Sarcoplasmic Reticulum Function and Reassembly; and (5) Biosynthesis of Keratin - Biosynthetic Studies. Small Business Innovation Research Grant: Development of Diagnostic Probes for Autoimmune Disease. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To encourage basic and clinical biomedical research and research training and career development in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases. In diabetes research, to encourage biomedical research to develop a greater understanding of diabetes and the underlying mechanisms that cause diabetes and related complications and translate this understanding to new and improved therapies. Fundamental and clinical studies include the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cure of diabetes mellitus and its complications. In endocrine research, to encourage biomedical research on the normal and abnormal function of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and other hormone secreting glands; on hormonal regulation of bone, adipose tissue, and liver; on fundamental aspects of signal transduction, including the action of hormones, coregulators, and chromatin remodeling proteins; on hormone biosynthesis, secretion, metabolism, and binding; and on hormonal regulation of gene expression and the role(s) of selective receptor modulators as partial agonists or antagonists of hormone action. In metabolic research, to encourage fundamental studies relevant to metabolic disorders including membrane structure, function, and transport phenomena and enzyme biosynthesis; and basic and clinical studies on the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of inherited metabolic disorders (such as cystic fibrosis). In training and career development, to support basic and clinical research training and support for career development and transition from postdoctoral biomedical research training to independent research related to diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; To increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Project Grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and other expenses associated with scientific investigation relevant to program objectives. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. In addition, grants may be made to institutions to enable them to make National Research Service Awards to individuals selected by them. Each individual who receives a National Research Service Award is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. Small Business Innovation Research Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and

technical merit and commercial potential of Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Project Grants: Individuals and public and private institutions, both nonprofit and for-profit, who propose to establish, expand, and improve research activities in health sciences and related fields. National Research Service Awards: Individuals must be nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. To be eligible, predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Nonprofit domestic organizations may apply for the Institutional National Research Service grant. Small Business Innovation Research grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Project Grants: Although no degree of education is either specified or required, nearly all successful applicants have doctoral degrees in one of the sciences or professions. National Research Service Awards: Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree. Credentials/Documentation: As required in application form. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 62462 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Project Grants: Applications for Federal assistance must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) forms and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide. Applications may not be submitted in paper format. A registration process through Grants.gov is necessary before submission and applicants are highly encouraged to start the process at least four weeks prior to the grant submission date. Two steps are required for on time submission: 1) The application must be successfully received by Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. local time (of the applicant institution/organization) on the 267

submission/receipt date. 2) Applicants must complete a verification step in the eRA Commons within two business days of notification from NIH. Note: Since email can be unreliable, it is the responsibility of the applicant to periodically check on their application status in the Commons. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program by those applicants that are State or local units of government. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/ grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. Award Procedure: Following review by the appropriate study section and council, the successful applicant is notified by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases through a Notice of Grant Award. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New Applications: February 1, June 1, and October 1. Competing renewal applications and supplements: March 1, July 1, and November 1. Individual NRSA applications: April 5, August 5, and December 5. Institutional NRSAs: January 10, May 10, and September 10. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR): April 1, August 1, and December 1. Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR): April 1, August 1, and December 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Project Grants: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR applications: About 71/2 months. National Research Service Awards: From 6 to 9 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Project Grants: Renewals by competitive application and review. National Research Service Individual Awards: may be made for 1, 2, or 3 years. No individual may receive NIH fellowship support at the postdoctoral level for more than 3 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Project grant awards may be recommended for up to 5 years. Awards usually are made for 12-month budget periods. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0884-0-1-552. Obligations: Project Grants: FY 05 $546,664,000; FY 06 est $544,962,000; and FY 07 est $537,183,000. (NRSAs) FY 05 $19,221,000; FY 06 est $20,089,000; and FY 07 est $20,089,000. (SBIRs) FY 05 $14,817,000; FY 06 est $14,588,000; and FY 07 est $14,484,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Project Grants: $16,600 to $2,098,000; $180,100. National Research

Service Awards: $3,000 to $263,700; $61,600. SBIR: Phase I awards approximately $50,000; Phase II awards not to exceed $500,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Project Grants: In fiscal year 2005, 1,495 awards were made; in fiscal year 2006, 1,439 awards are estimated, and in fiscal year 2007, 1,399 awards are estimated. National Research Service Awards: in fiscal year 2005, 135 awards and 409 trainees were made; in fiscal year 2006, 134 awards and 406 trainees are estimated, and in fiscal year 2007, 130 awards and 406 trainees are estimated. Small Business Innovation Research Awards: In fiscal year 2005, 51 awards were made; in fiscal year 2006, 49 awards are estimated, and in fiscal year 2007, 48 awards are estimated. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Project Grants: Dr. Judith Fradkin, Director, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 2 Democracy Plaza, Room 689, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892-2560. Telephone: (301) 496-7349. Small Business Innovation Research Grants Contact: Mrs. Helen Ling, Senior Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 2 Democracy Plaza, Room 732, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 594-8857. Grants Management Contact: Mr. David L. Mineo, Chief Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 2 Democracy Plaza, Room 731, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 594-8854. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Genetic Studies of Type 2 Diabetes; (2) Regulators of Insulin Secretion and Action; (3) Mode of Action of Steroid Hormones; (4) Autoimmune Basis of Type 1 Diabetes; and (5) Activators of Mutant Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator (CFTR). Small Business Innovation Research Grants: Implantable Glucose Sensor. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research 268

environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 Application guide available at: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/prepare_ app.htm

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: 1) To encourage basic and clinical research and research training to improve understanding of the mechanisms underlying diseases in the nephrologic, urologic, and hematologic systems; to promote the development of improved diagnostic tools and therapies for these diseases. Supported nephrologic research includes studies of the development, physiology, and cell biology of the kidney, pathophysiology of the kidney, genetics of kidney disorders, immune mechanisms of kidney disease, kidney disease as a complication of diabetes, effects of drugs, nephrotoxins and environmental toxins on the kidney, and mechanisms of kidney injury repair. Of special interest is improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease and endstage renal disease, and improved approaches to maintenance dialysis therapies. Supported urological research includes basic studies of lower urinary tract cell biology, development, physiology, and pathophysiology, and clinical studies of bladder dysfunction, incontinence, pyelonephritis, interstitial cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and vesicoureteral reflux. The development of novel diagnostic tools and improved therapies, including tissue engineering strategies, for urologic disorders is a priority. Hematologic research emphasizes basic biomedical research on hematopoietic cell differentiation, metabolism of iron overload and deficiency, and the structure, biosynthesis and genetic regulation of hemoglobin as well as research on the etiology, pathogenesis, and therapeutic modalities for the anemias of chronic renal failure and other chronic diseases,. 2) To foster, via National Research Service Award (NRSA) and other training mechanisms, the training and career development of scientists interested in pursuing research in the above areas. 3) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: to increase small business participation in research in the areas described above, to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development, and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. 4) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions, to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions, to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development, and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Project Grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and other expenses associated with scientific investigation relevant to program objectives. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. In addition, grants may be made to institutions to enable them to make Kirschstein National Research Service Awards to individuals selected by them. Each individual who receives a Kirschstein National Research Service Award is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. Small Business Innovation Research Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial

merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and Project Grants: Individuals and public and private institutions, both nonprofit and forprofit, who propose to establish, expand, and improve research activities in health sciences and related fields. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards: Individuals must be nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. To be eligible, predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Nonprofit domestic organizations may apply for the Kirschstein Institutional National Research Service grant. Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses that meet the following criteria: 1) Is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is proposing, has a place of business in the United States and operates primarily within the United States or makes a significant contribution to the US economy, and is organized for profit. 2) Is (a) at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States, or (b) for SBIR only, it must be a for-profit business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by another for-profit business concern that is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more individuals who are citizens of, or permanent resident aliens in, the United States. 3) Has, including its affiliates, an average number of employees for the preceding 12 months not exceeding 500, and meets the other regulatory requirements found in 13 C.F.R. Part 121. Business concerns are generally considered to be affiliates of one another when either directly or indirectly, (a) one concern controls or has the power to control the other; or (b) a third-party/parties controls or has the power to control both. STTR grants which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Project Grants: Although no degree of education is either specified or required, nearly all successful applicants have doctoral degrees in one of the sciences or professions. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards: Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree. Credentials/Documentation: As required in application form. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant form PHS 398 is used to apply for SBIR and STTR Phase I Phase II and Phase I/Phase II Fast Track. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Project Grants: Applications for Federal assistance must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) forms and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide. Applications may not be submitted in paper format. A registration process through Grants.gov is necessary before submission and applicants 270

are highly encouraged to start the process at least four weeks prior to the grant submission date. Two steps are required for on time submission: 1) The application must be successfully received by Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. local time (of the applicant institution/organization) on the submission/receipt date. 2) Applicants must complete a verification step in the eRA Commons within two business days of notification from NIH. Note: Since email can be unreliable, it is the responsibility of the applicant to periodically check on their application status in the Commons. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program by those applicants that are State or local units of government. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/ grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. Award Procedure: Following review by the appropriate Study Section and Council, the successful applicant is notified by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases through a Notice of Grant Award. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New Applications: February 1, June 1, and October 1. Competing continuation and supplemental applications: March 1, July 1, and November 1. Individual NRSA applications: April 5, August 5, and December 5. Institutional NRSAs: January 10, May 10, and September 10. Small Business Innovation Research: April 1, August 1, and December 1. Small Business Technology Transfer Program (STTR): April 1, August 1 and December 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Project Grants: From 6 to 9 months. National Research Service Awards: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR applications: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Project Grants: Renewals are determined by competitive applications and review. Extensions considered upon request. National Research Service Individual Awards: Awards may be made for 1, 2, or 3 years. No individual may receive NIH fellowship support at the postdoctoral level for more than 3 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Project Grants: Award may be recommended for up to 5 years. Awards are usually made for 12-month budget periods. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0884-0-1-552. Obligations: Project Grants: FY 05 $360,241,000; FY 06 est $359,119,000; and FY 07 est $353,993,000. (NRSAs) FY 05 $14,727,000; FY 06 est $15,392,000; and FY 07 est $15,392,000. (SBIRs) FY 05 $12,492; FY 06 est $12,229; and FY 07

est $12,212. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Project Grants: $15,000 to $1,647,000; $171,000. National Research Services Awards: $9,168 to $220,160; $73,720. SBIR Phase I, approximately $50,000; Phase II, not to exceed $500,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Project Grants: In fiscal year 2005, 1120 awards were made; in fiscal year 2006, 1078 awards are estimated; and in fiscal year 2007, 1048 awards are estimated. National Research Service Awards: In fiscal year 2005, 104 awards and 314 trainees were funded; in fiscal year 2006, 103 awards and 311 trainees are estimated; and in fiscal year 2007, 98 awards and 311 trainees are estimated. Small Business Innovation Research Awards: In fiscal year 2005,43 awards were made; in fiscal year 2006, 41 awards are estimated; and in fiscal year 2007, 41 awards are estimated. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Dr. Josephine Briggs, Director, Division of Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Diseases, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 2 Democracy Plaza, Room 645, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892-2560. Telephone: (301) 4966325. Small Business Innovation Research Grants Contact: Mrs. Helen Ling, Senior Grants Management Specialist, Grants Management Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 2 Democracy Plaza, Room 732, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 5948857. Grants Management Contact: Mr. David L. Mineo, Chief Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 2 Democracy Plaza, Room 731, 6707 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 594-8854. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.niddk.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Functional Structure of Renal Tubule; (2) Pathogenesis of Experimental Glomenolonephritis; Pathology of Recovery from Acute Renal Failure; (3) Urinary Stone Prevention; and (4) In vitro Studies of Hematopoietic Regulation. Small Business Innovation Research grant: Laser Fragmentation of Urinary Calculi. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of 271

the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 Application guide available at: http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/prepare_ app.htm

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: (1) To support extramural research within the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) including: neurological science basic research that explores the fundamental structure and function of the brain and the nervous system; research to understand the causes and origins of pathological conditions of the nervous system with the goal of prevention of these disorders; research on the natural course of neurological disorders; research on mechanisms associated with stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders, effects of trauma to the nervous system, neuroplasticity and regeneration, and tumors of neural and sensory tissues; improved methods of disease prevention; new methods of diagnosis and treatment; clinical trials; drug development; development of neural prostheses for stroke and paraplegia; epidemiological research; and research training in the clinical neurosciences. Programmatic areas within this Institute support research on such topics as stroke; traumatic injury to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system; neurodegenerative disorders, including Parkinsons disease and Alzheimers disease; brain tumors; development of artificial prosthetic devices to restore function to the damaged nervous system; convulsive disorders, including epilepsy; infectious disorders of the brain and nervous system, including AIDS; immune disorders of the brain and nervous system, including multiple sclerosis; disorders related to sleep; and pain. Programmatic areas also include neurodevelopment, repair and plasticity, channels synapses and circuits, neurogenetics, neurodegeneration, neural environment, and systems and cognitive neuroscience. Extramural research is also supported by the Office of Minority Health and Research. (2) To expand and improve the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. (3) To utilize the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program; to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. The NINDS also participates in the Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) Program, which is intended to provide research support to institutions currently having little National Institutes of Health (NIH) support. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research grants may be used to provide salaries, equipment, supplies, travel and other expenses for research. The grantee institution is obliged to expend grant funds prudently for the purposes stated in the application and award document. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas, or to institutions, to enable them to make NRSAs to individuals selected by them. Each individual who receives a NRSA is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with service and payback provisions. Career Development Awards such as the Independent Scientist Awards provide support for newly independent scientists with health related degrees who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Mentored Clinical Research Scientist Development Awards provide support for clinically trained health professionals who need

an additional period of sponsored research experience as a way to gain expertise in a research area new to the candidate or in an area that would demonstrably enhance the candidates scientific career. The Mentored Research Scientist Development Award are of three types: Re-Entry into the Neurological Sciences (RENS) which are made to women and men who have been out of neuroscience research for at least 3 years to give them an opportunity to re-establish their skills as independent neuroscientists, the Career Development Award to promote diversity in neuroscience research support, an intensive, supervised research career development experience for underrepresented career neuroscientists, and Mentored Research Scientist Development Awards in Translational Research to support new investigators to build a program of translational research in neurological disorders. The Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award provide support for a period of supervised study and research for clinically trained professionals who have the potential to develop into productive clinical investigators. The Mid-career Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research provide support for clinicians to allow them protected time to devote to patient-oriented research and to act as mentors for beginning clinical investigators. The Collaborative Neurological Sciences Award is to develop and promote competitive neurological science research programs at predominantly minority institutions through collaborations with grantees from research intensive institutions who have NIH grant support to conduct neurological science research. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research efforts initiated in Phase I that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of Phase II application. Grant funds may be expended only for the purpose stated in the application and award document. The NINDS participates in the NIH SBIR/STTR fast track initiative. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Research Grants: Any public, private, nonprofit, or for-profit institution is eligible to apply. For-profit institutions are not eligible for Institutional National Research Service Awards but are eligible for Individual NRSAs. All proposals are reviewed for scientific merit, for evaluation of the qualifications of the investigators, for adequacy of the research environment, and for significance of the problem. Approved proposals compete for available funds. All Career Development Program awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Candidates must be nominated for the program by a nonfederal public or private nonprofit institution located in the United States, its possessions or territories. Awardees for RENS must have been accepted by a sponsoring institution, had previous training and experience in neurological science, an interruption in their careers for a period of at least three years and not more than 8 years, and be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States. Awardees for the Collaborative Neurological Sciences Award must be from a predominantly minority institution and must have a doctoral degree in a basic or clinical science area. To be eligible, postdoctoral NRSA trainees or fellows must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D. Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the entire research must be performed in the United States. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the 273

field in which research is proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Health professionals, graduate students, health professional students, scientists, and researchers. Credentials/Documentation: Research grants are awarded to an institution in the name of an individual investigator. Persons qualified to carry out research related to the extramural programs described above may apply for funds to support their investigations. Mentored Career Program training must be conducted under the direction of a competent sponsor. National Research Service Awards: Individual NRSA Fellowships for postdoctoral training: the candidates academic record, research experience, citizenship, institutional sponsorship, and the proposed area and plan of training must be included in the application. Institutional Training Grants for predoctoral and postdoctoral training: The applicant institution must show the objectives, methodology and resources for the research training program; the qualifications and experience of directing staff; the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for stipend support; and a detailed budget and justification for the amount of grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74 and 92, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, the applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 62462 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Research grant applications exceeding $500,000 direct costs in any yearly budget period will not be accepted unless the NINDS has agreed to accept the application prior to submission. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: For regular research grants and Institutional NRSAs, request grant application form PHS 398 (Rev. 9/2004) from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone: (301) 435-0714, E-mail: grantsInfo@nih.gov, Website: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm. Complete application forms and return to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, Room 1040, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 208927710. Telephone: (301) 435-0715. Research Fellowships: Prior to formal application, a candidate must be accepted at an institution and have a sponsor who will supervise the training. Fellows may be sponsored by a (domestic or foreign) private or public institution. Application form 416-1 (Rev. 12/2005) should be used for this program. Application forms and information concerning current areas of science being supported under the Research Fellowship Award Program should be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone: (301) 435-0714, e-mail: grantsInfo@ nih.gov Website: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/416/phs416.htm. Application forms for Individual or Institutional NRSAs and information concerning the areas of science being supported may be obtained from

the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone: (301) 435-0714, E-mail: grantsInfo@nih.gov, Website: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm and should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Rockledge II, Room 1040, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Telephone: (301) 435-0715. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A110 for nonprofit organizations. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 62462 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at http://grants. nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 2069722; E-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: Research Grant and Training Program applications are reviewed initially by technical panels, composed of scientific authorities, and by the National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council composed of 18 leaders in medical science, education, and public affairs. Approved applications will compete on a merit basis for available funds. Formal award notices are transmitted to the grantee or awardee. All accepted SBIR/ STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: All new research grant and career program applications, plus all (new, competing continuation, supplemental or revised) program project and center grant applications deadline dates can be found at http://grants1.nih. gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Research grants: Approximately 6 to 9 months. Career program: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR applications: About 7-1/2 months. Institutional Training Grants: From 6 to 12 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute, and subsequently, the P.I. and applicant institution may appeal to the NINDS appeals officer. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page http://grants.nih.gov/ grants/guide/notice-files/not97-232.html. Renewals: By application and review in same manner as new applications. Research Career Awards may not be renewed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Research grant awards are made for a 12-month period with recommendation of up to 4 years of additional support. Career Program awards provide support for 3 to 5 years. Training Program awards are usually for a 12-month period with recommendation of additional support of up to a total of 5 years for predoctoral training and no more than 3 years for postdoctoral training. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 274

Account Identification: 75-0886-0-1-552. Obligations: (Extramural Research) FY 07 $1,340,542,000; FY 08 est $1,345,652,000; and FY 09 est $1,344,174,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Research grants: $50,000 to $7,727,226; $372,346. National Research Service Awards: Institutional $20,674 to $512,907; $195,982. Individual: $1,251to $68,740; $37,264. SBIR: Phase 1 approximately $150,000; Phase II not to exceed $750,000. STTR: Phase I approximately $100,000; Phase II not to exceed $500,000. (The SBIR and STTR dollars are guidelines, not limits). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, there were 3,470 competing research applications, and of that number 648 awards were made. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Division of Extramural Research (DER), National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892. Director DER: Dr. Robert Finkelstein, Suite 3309, Telephone: (301) 496- 9248. The address above (include suite # below) should be used for each Program Contact: Dr. Naomi Kleitman, Repair and Plasticity, Suite 2204, Telephone: (301) 496-1447; Dr. Michael Nunn, Neural Environment, Suite 2115, Telephone: (301) 4961431; Dr. Diane Murphy, Neurodegeneration, Suite 2223, Telephone: (301) 496-5680; Dr. Linda Porter, Systems & Cognitive Neuroscience, Suite 2113, telephone: (301) 496-9964; Dr. John Porter, Channels, Synapses & Circuits, Suite 2142, Telephone: (301) 496-1917; Dr. Gabrielle Leblanc, Neurogenetics, Suite 2133, Telephone: (301) 496-5745; Dr. Yuan Liu, Office of International Activities, Suite 2110, Telephone: 301-4960012; Dr. John Marler, Clinical Trials, Suite 2216, telephone: (301) 4969135; Dr. Robert Baughman, Technology Development, Suite 2137, Telephone: (301) 496-1779; Grants Management Branch: Mrs. Maxine Davis-Vanlue, Acting Grants Management Officer, Suite 3258, Telephone: (301) 496-9231; Contracts Management Branch: Mr. Kirk Davis, Contracts Management Officer, Suite 3280, Telephone: (301) 496-1813; Dr. Alfred Gordon, Office of Minority Health and Research, Suite 2151, Telephone: (301) 496-3102; Dr. Stephen Korn, Training and Career Development Officer, Suite 2138, Telephone: (301) 496-4188. Web Site Address: http://www.ninds.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Grants support research on neurological disorders such as: (1) Cerebral palsy; (2) disorders of aging including Parkinsons, Huntingtons, and Alzheimers diseases and the dementias; (3) muscular, neuromuscular and demyelinating disorders; (4) neuroendocrine studies; neural aspect of learning and behavior; (5) nervous system tumors, and infectious diseases of the central nervous system. Recently funded applications include studies designed to result in advances for a group of useful glycosidases, as well as mechanistic information for the activator protein that is required for lysosomal degradation of GM2, a glycosphingolipid involved in Tay-Sachs disease. Another study focuses on mechanisms of synapse assembly, specifically the role of membrane associated quanylate kinases in the clustering and targeting of ion channels and receptors at the synapse. One example of the long range goal of a successful competing renewal application is to provide a better understanding of the mechanisms of movement of intracellular organelles along microtubules. Such movement plays a role in the process of fast axonal transport in nerve cells. The specific aims of another funded application are to assess environmental and genetic factors as determinants of hand preference, to determine whether measures of developmental stability can explain individual differences in phenotypic expressions of hand preference and to determine whether

handiness is predictive of compromised immunological functioning and/ or reproductive biology. A new project is aimed at addressing a series of fundamental issues regarding the mechanisms underlying the spread of synaptic modifications in neural networks. Another series of studies will take advantage of newly developed behavioral procedures and selective ibotenic acid lesions to compare the effects of lesioning hippocampus, subiculum, entorhinal cortex, and perirhinal cortex on learning and memory. Included in this effort are multi-disciplinary clinical research centers on Parkinsons disease, stroke, head and spinal cord injury, epilepsy, and demyelinating disorders, as well as program projects and a large number of individual grants. In head and spinal cord injury research studies, particular emphasis is given to the biomedical events and metabolism following injuries, with a view toward both salvaging damaged tissue and also creating conditions in which regeneration of injured nerve cells can take place. The clinical research program sponsors clinical trials to evaluate various therapeutic approaches to head and spinal cord injury, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and other neurologic and neuromuscular disorders. The effects of systemic cancer on the central nervous system are studied, as part of the brain and spinal cord tumor research effort. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) the scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) the soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) the degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and 8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398 PHS416

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29. ALLERGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND TRANSPLANTATION RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To assist public and private nonprofit institutions and individuals to establish, expand, and improve biomedical research and research training in allergic and immunologic diseases and related areas to assist public, private, and commercial institutions to conduct developmental research; to produce and test research materials; and to provide research services as required by the agency for research progress in allergic and immunologic diseases. NIAIDs Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research concerns the immune system as it functions in the maintenance of health and as it malfunctions in the production of diseases. Because of this dual focus, the program encompasses both basic research and clinical research. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program expands and improves private sector participation in biomedical research. The SBIR Program intends to increase and facilitate private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program stimulates and fosters scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and womenowned small business concerns in technological innovation. Research Career Development Awards support the development of scientists during the formative stages of their careers Individual National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to approved applicants for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. In addition, Institutional National Research Service Awards are made to enable institutions to select and make awards to individuals to receive training under the aegis of their institutional program. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Beginning with fiscal year 1998, the direct costs awarded in the first year to a research project grant resulting from a competing renewal application will be limited to no more than a 20 percent increase over the direct costs awarded in the last non-competing year of that grant. Research grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, and travel. They also afford the collateral benefits of enriching the training experience of research workers. Grantees are expected to be judicious in using these funds. The application for a research grant sets forth specific terms and conditions and requires the signatures of the principal investigator and an official authorized to sign for the institution. Scientists and institutions are under an obligation to expend grant funds prudently for the purposes stated in the application and award document. For Research Career Development Awards (RCDAs) the scientists must demonstrate an outstanding research potential for independent research in the sciences related to transplantation, immunology, allergies, and immunological diseases. For National Research Service Awards (NRSAs), each individual who receives NRSA support is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and

feasibility of proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, and other public or private nonprofit domestic institutions, including State and local units of government, and individuals are eligible to make application for grant support of research by a named principal investigator or a research career development candidate. For-profit organizations are also eligible, with the exception of NRSA. Individual NRSA awardees must be nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All NRSA awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. To be eligible, predoctoral candidates must have completed the baccalaureate degree, and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is being proposed and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which researches proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical research. Credentials/Documentation: Research grant applicants must define the objectives, methodology, and facilities for the program, and must present the program directors competence and scientific interest. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Applicants for individual NRSAs must include their academic record, research experience, citizenship, institute sponsorship, and the proposed area and plan of training in their applications. The applicant for an institution must specify the objectives, methodology, and resources for the research training program, the qualifications experience of directing staff, the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for award, and a detailed budget justification for the amount of grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Use Form PHS-398 (Rev. May 1995) to apply for new, renewal, and supplemental research grants. Application forms and information concerning current areas of science being supported are available from the Division 276

of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, Office of Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6207, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892- 7910. Telephone: (301) 435-0714. Fax: (301) 480-0525. E-mail: asknih@od.nih.gov. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities homepage at www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: telephone: (301) 206- 9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; E-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: All accepted applications are reviewed for scientific merit by an appropriate initial review group and a national advisory council. If recommended for approval and a decision to make an award is made, a formal award notice will be sent to the applicant and applicant institution. All accepted SBIR/ STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New Non-AIDS research applications: February 1, June 1 and October 1. For Renewal and Supplemental Non-AIDS research grant applications: March 1, July 1, and November 1. For all AIDS research grant applications: January 2, May 1, September 1. Research Career Development Award programs: February 1, June 1, October 1. Individual NRSAs: April 5, August 5, and December 5. Institutional NRSA: September 10. SBIR/STTR: April 1, August 1 and December 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 8 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. Final decisions on unresolved appeals are made with the advice of the National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council. Renewals: Renewals of research grant support are by competitive application and review. The competitive application may request support for a segmental period of up to 5 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Research grant project periods average 4 years; they may not be extended beyond 7 years. (Project periods are generally composed of 1-year budget periods.) SBIR Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0885-0-1-552. Obligations:

(Grants) FY 07 $626,977,000; FY 08 est $628,084,000; and FY 09 est $630,219,000. (SBIR) FY 07 $11,836,000; FY 08 est $12,458,000; and FY 09 est $12,458,000. (STTR) FY 07 $415,000; FY 08 est $437,000; and FY 09 est $437,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: (Grants) $3,000 to $4,457,456; $404,762. (NRSAs) $7,000 to $1,571,338; $208,799. SBIR Average Phase I awards are for approximately $263,507; Phase II awards may be made for amounts up to $700,827 (total for funding period). (STTR) average Phase I awards are for approximately $415,035; Phase II awards may be made for amounts up to $ - (total for the funding period). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, a total of 1,526 grant awards were made to establish, expand, and promote research and research training in basic immunobiology and immunochemistry; hypersensitivity and inflammation; asthma and allergic diseases; the immune system and its disorders; immunopathology, transplantation biology immunogenetics and lymphocyte biology; and the support of research centers for the study of asthma and allergic diseases, immunodermatology, and immunological diseases. A total of 15 SBIR Phase I, 9 SBIR Phase II, 4 STTR Phase I, and 1 Phase II Awards were made in fiscal year 2006. An estimated 1,659 and 1,684 total awards will be made in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 respectively. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Dr. John J. McGowan, Director, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 496-7291. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Mary Kirker, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 496-7075. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.niaid.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Immunobiology and immunochemistry studies: (a) investigate the biology and chemistry of the immune system and its products; and (b) projects in lymphocyte biology supporting multi-disciplinary efforts in immunobiology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry and immunochemistry with the goal of developing the capability to intervene and manipulate the immune system in health and disease. Particular focus is given to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. (2) Research in genetics and transplantation biology: (a) encompasses a broad approach to clarify how genes and gene products affect the immune response system, the goal being to understand the genetic and immunologic mechanisms involved in organ transplantation and in resistance or susceptibility to disease. (3) Studies in asthma and allergic diseases: (a) involve the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of both naturally occurring and acquired allergic diseases; and (b) asthma studies include both primary and predisposing factors. (4) Research in immunologic diseases: (a) investigates the underlying mechanisms of disease, as well as applications of basic knowledge to the etiology, prevention, and management of immunologic disorders; and (b) utilizes either of two disciplinary approaches - clinical immunology or immunopathology. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and 277

importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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30. MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To support research related to Microbiology and Infectious Diseases with the broad aim of improving health by controlling disease caused by infectious or parasitic agents. Projects range from studies of microbial physiology and antigenic structure to collaborative trials of experimental drugs and vaccines. Also supported are studies on the mechanisms of resistance to antibiotics as well as research dealing with epidemiological observations in hospitalized patients or community populations. The objectives of the program are to assist public and private nonprofit institutions and individuals to establish, expand and improve biomedical research and research training in infectious diseases and related areas; to assist public, private and commercial institutions to conduct developmental research; to produce and test research materials; and to provide research services as required by the agency for programs in infectious diseases; and to make grants or award contracts to public and nonprofit private entities to expand, remodel, renovate, or alter existing research facilities or construct new facilities. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program expands and improves private sector participation in biomedical research. The SBIR Program intends to increase and facilitate private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program stimulates and fosters scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and womenowned small business concerns in technological innovation. Research Career Development Awards support the development of scientists during the formative stages of their careers. Individual National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made directly to approved applicants for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. In addition, Institutional National Research Service Awards are made to enable institutions to select and make awards to individuals to receive training under the aegis of their institutional program. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Beginning with fiscal year 1998, the direct costs awarded in the first year to a research project grant resulting from a competing renewal application will be limited to no more than a 20 percent increase over the direct costs awarded in the last non-competing year of that grant. Research grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, and travel. They also afford the collateral benefits of enriching the training experience of research workers. Grantees are expected to be judicious in using these funds. The application for a research grant sets forth specific terms and conditions and requires the signatures of the principal investigator and an official authorized to sign for the institution. Scientists and institutions are under an obligation to expend grant funds prudently for the purposes stated in the application and award document. For Research Career Development Awards (RCDAs) the scientists must demonstrate an outstanding research potential for independent research in the sciences related to transplantation, immunology, allergies, and immunological diseases. For National Research Service Awards (NRSAs), each individual who receives NRSA support is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to

establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories and other public or private nonprofit domestic institutions, including State and local units of government. Individuals are eligible to make application for grant support of research by a named principal investigator or a research career development candidate. For-profit organizations are also eligible, with the exception of NRSA. Individual NRSA awardees must be nominated and sponsored by a public or nonprofit private institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All NRSA awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. To be eligible, predoctoral candidates must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral candidates must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng.), or must have an equivalent domestic or foreign degree. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is being proposed and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which researches proposed and have no more than 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical research. Credentials/Documentation: Research grant applicants must define the objectives, methodology, and facilities for the program, and must present the program directors competence and scientific interest. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Applicants for Individual NRSAs must include their academic record, research experience, citizenship, institutional sponsorship, and the proposed area and plan of training in their applications. The applicant for an Institutional NRSA must specify the objectives, methodology, and resources for the research training program, the qualifications and experience of directing staff, the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for award, and a detailed budget and justification for the amount of grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local government. 279

For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Use Form PHS-398 (Rev. May 1995), (PHS- 5161-1 for State and local government units) to apply for new, renewal, and supplemental research grants. Application forms and information concerning current areas of science being supported are available from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, Office of Extramural Research, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 6207, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 435- 0714. Fax (301) 4800525. E-mail: asknih@od.nih.gov. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/grants/ funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; e- mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: All accepted applications are reviewed for scientific merit by an appropriate initial review group and a national advisory council. If the application is recommended for approval and a decision to make an award is made, a formal award notice will be sent to the applicant or applicant institution. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: New Non-AIDS research applications: February 1, June 1, and October 1. For Renewal and Supplemental Non-AIDS research grant applications: March 1, July 1, and November 1. For all AIDS research grant applications: January 2, May 1, September 1. Research Career Development Award programs: February 1, June 1, October 1. Individual NRSAs: April 5, August 5, and December 5. Institutional NRSA: September 10. SBIR/STTR: April 1, August 1, and December 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 8 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. Final decisions on unresolved appeals are made with the advice of the National Advisory Allergy and Infectious Diseases Council. Renewals: Renewals of research grant support are by competitive application and review. The competitive application may request support for a segmental period of up to 5 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Research grant project periods average 4 years; these may not be extended beyond 7 years. (Project periods are generally composed of 1-year budget periods.) SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0885-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $1,970,809,000; FY 08 est $1,974,287,000; and FY 09 est $1,980,998,000. (SBIR) FY 07 $77,591,000; FY 08 est $81,665,000; and FY 09 est $81,665,000. (STTR) FY 07 $10,509,000; FY 08 est $11,061,000; and FY 09 est $11,061,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: (Grants) $2,500 to $46,482,429; $538,472. (NRSAs) $4,202 to $647,660; $141,463. (SBIR) Average Phase I awards are for approximately $280,384. Phase II awards may be made for amounts up to $801,192 (total for funding period). (STTR) Phase I approximately $302,167; Phase II up to $1,085,549 period). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: An estimated 4,098 and 4,159 awards will be made in fiscal years 2007 and 2008 respectively. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Dr. John J. McGowan, Acting Director, Division of Extramural Activities, National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 496-7291. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Mary Kirker, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 4967075. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.niaid.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Areas of molecular microbiology include: basic research, biochemistry, physiology, and genetics of bacteria and fungi; the synthesis of new antimicrobial agents through organic chemistry; and the discovery of new antibiotics from natural sources. Areas of high relevance are: mechanisms of resistance to microbial agents, either of plasmid or chromosomal origin; and the manipulation of recombinant DNA molecules to better ascertain the molecular basis of pathogenicity and to create new substances of biological and medicinal utility. (2) In the area of bacteriology and mycology, research is conducted on a wide variety of problems involved directly or indirectly with diseases of man caused by bacteria and related agents. Studies to further the knowledge of the organisms involved include: investigations on the biology and physiology of bacteria; their morphology; and on antigenic structure and composition, toxins and endotoxins. More specific diseaserelated research includes studies on pathogenesis, immunopathology, host defense mechanisms, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic measures, animal models and the epidemiology of disease. Support is also provided for several specific disease program areas such as sexually transmitted diseases, hospital associated infections, and streptococcal diseases and sequelae. Research is also conducted in the area of mycobacteriology which includes two major diseases: tuberculosis and leprosy. This program also supports studies or bacterial diarrhea, bacterial vaccines, and antimicrobial agents. (3) Studies on viruses and diseases of importance to human health are also supported. Research in general virology encompasses the biology of viruses and the immunopathogenesis of viral diseases. Studies that will significantly advance the knowledge of viral structure, replication, genetics, immunology, and interaction between virus and host are encouraged, as well as research 280

on mechanisms of viral persistence and latency that underlie problems of chronic and recurring viral diseases and studies of viral pathogenesis and hosts responses to viral infections or to vaccines. Several areas of particular interest include: viral hepatitis, influenza, viral diarrhea, antiviral substances, viral vaccines and Reyes Syndrome. (4) Research in parasitology includes projects designed to obtain a clearer understanding of host-parasite and vector-parasite relationships, with the ultimate goal of applying this basic information to the control of parasitic diseases through such procedures as chemoprophylaxis, chemotherapy, and vector control. Research projects cover the entire field of parasitology and medical entomology. Emphasis has been directed toward studies on the immunology of parasitic infections and the biological regulation of vectors. (5) Studies are also being conducted on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and include basic, applied, preclinical and clinical research on HTLV-III/LAV and related retroviruses for eventual control of HTLV-III/LAV infections. This includes research on the epidemiological, clinical, immunological, and urological aspects of this disease as well as the prevention and treatment of the major opportunistic infections associated with AIDS. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: the scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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31. BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND RESEARCH TRAINING

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: The National Institute of General Medical Sciences supports basic biomedical research that increases understanding of life processes and lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The Institutes programs encompass the areas of cell biology, biophysics, genetics, developmental biology, pharmacology, physiology, biological chemistry, bioinformatics, computational biology, and minority biomedical research and training. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: NIGMS is organized into divisions and a center that support research and research training in basic biomedical science fields. One division has the specific mission of increasing the number of underrepresented minority biomedical and behavioral scientists. The key areas in which these divisions fund research follow. Division of Cell Biology and Biophysics: analytical and separation techniques; biomedical instrumentation; cell organization, motility, and division; lipid biochemistry; membrane structure and function; molecular biophysics; spectroscopic techniques; structural biology; and structural genomics. Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology: cell growth and differentiation; chromosome organization and mechanics; control of gene expression; control of the cell cycle; developmental genetics; extrachromosomal inheritance; mechanisms of mutagenesis; neurogenetics and the genetics of behavior; population genetics, evolution, and the genetics of complex traits; protein synthesis; replication, recombination, and repair of genes; and RNA processing and transcription. Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry: anesthesiology; biochemistry; bioenergetics; bio-organic and bio-inorganic chemistry; biotechnology; glycoconjugates and glycobiology; medicinal chemistry; molecular immunobiology; pharmacogenetics; pharmacology and clinical pharmacology; physiology; synthetic chemistry; trauma and burn injury; and wound healing. Division of Minority Opportunities in Research: Minority Access to Research Careers Branch-supports research training at the undergraduate, graduate, and faculty levels and helps institutions with substantial minority enrollments strengthen their biomedical research training capabilities. As a result, these schools are better able to interest and prepare students for doctoral studies and biomedical research careers. Minority Biomedical Research Support Branch--awards grants to institutions with substantial minority enrollments to support research by faculty members, strengthen the institutions biomedical research capabilities, and provide opportunities for students to work as part of a research team. Special Initiatives (Bridges to the Future Programs and fellowships, career development, and research supplements)-support innovative programs to enhance the research and research training capabilities of institutions with substantial minority enrollments as well as the career development of minority scientists. Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology: biomedical software development, cell and molecular modeling and simulation, computational genomics, database design and enhancement, high-throughput data analysis, systems biology. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: NIGMS trainees must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical research. Credentials/Documentation: Each applicant for research projects must present a research plan and furnish

evidence that scientific competence, facilities, equipment, and supplies are appropriate to carry out the plan. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Application forms (and information concerning the areas of science being supported) may be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, and must be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892 for assessment by a scientific review committee. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for state and local governments, must be used for this program (these forms are available online at http://grants. nih.gov/grants/forms.htm). This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for state and local governments and 45 CFR, Part 72 for other organizations, as appropriate. Award Procedure: All accepted applications are reviewed for scientific merit by an appropriate initial review group and by a national advisory council. National Research Service Award (NRSA) applications for the support of individual fellows and other applications requesting less than $50,000 direct costs per year are not reviewed by the council.) All approved applications compete for available funds on the basis of scientific merit and program emphasis. Deadlines: A list of NIGMS application receipt dates is available online at http://www. nigms.nih.gov/Research/Application/AppReceiptDates.htm. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Project Grants: about 9 months. NRSA: (institutional) 9-12 months, (individual) 6 months. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR): about 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH Web site at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/ noticefiles/not97-232.html. Renewals: Renewal grants are generally made prior to the expiration of any current award. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Almost all awards are made for at least 1 year, with additional support (up to 4 more years) depending on the recommendation of the scientific review group, the national advisory council, successful annual performance, and availability of funds. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0897-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 05 $1,849,215,000; FY 06 est $1,846,352,000; and FY 07 est $1,823,780,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $20,000 to $7,500,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2008, the Institutes budget was $1.9 billion. The vast majority of this money goes to fund grants to scientists at universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country. At any given time, NIGMS supports approximately 4,400 research grants--about 11 percent of the grants funded by NIH as a whole. NIGMS also supports approximately 25 percent of the trainees who receive assistance from NIH. 282

INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institutes of Health, 45 Center Drive MSC 6200, Bethesda, MD 20892-6200. Division contacts: Division of Cell Biology and Biophysics, Dr. Catherine Lewis, acting director, 301-594-0828; Division of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Dr. Judith H. Greenberg, director, 301-594-0943; Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry, Dr. Michael E. Rogers, director, 301-594-3827; Division of Minority Opportunities in Research, Dr. Clifton A. Poodry, director, 301-594-3900; Division of Extramural Activities, Dr. Ann Hagan, director, 301-594-3910; Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Dr. John Whitmarsh, acting director, 301-451-6446. Web Site Address: http://www.nigms.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: NIGMS supports a wide array of grants supporting both research and training in areas described in paragraph 50. Examples of these grants are available in the Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects (CRISP) database at http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: For an overview of NIGMS grant application and review, including funding policy, see http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/Application/GrantAppRev. html. APPLICATION FORM: SF424 PHS 398 PHS 2590 SBIR/STTR Grants PHS 2008-1 PHS 2271 PHS 416-5 PHS 416-7 PHS 6031 PHS 6031-1 PHS 3734 HHS 568 SF-269 SF-269A

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32. CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To conduct and support laboratory research, clinical trials, and studies with people that explore health processes. NICHD researchers examine growth and development, biologic and reproductive functions, behavior patterns, and population dynamics to protect and maintain the health of all people. To examine the impact of disabilities, diseases, and defects on the lives of individuals. With this information, the NICHD hopes to restore, increase, and maximize the capabilities of people affected by disease and injury. To sponsor training programs for scientists, doctors, and researchers to ensure that NICHD research can continue. By training these professionals in the latest research methods and technologies, the NICHD will be able to conduct its research and make health research progress until all children, adults, families, and populations enjoy good health. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research Grants: Grantee agrees to administer the grant in accordance with the regulations and policies governing the research grant programs of the Public Health Service as stated in the terms and conditions on the application for the grant. National Research Service Awards: Awarded to individuals for full-time research training in specified behavioral and biomedical shortage areas. Awardees may utilize some of their time in academic and clinical duties if such work is closely related to their research training. Awards may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRS awards to individuals selected by them. Each individual awardee is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and which are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Grants: Universities, colleges, medical, dental and nursing schools, schools of public health, laboratories, hospitals, State and local health departments, other public or private institutions, both nonprofit and for-profit, and individuals. National Research Service Award: Support is provided for academic and research training only, in health and health-related areas that are periodically specified by the National Institutes of Health. Individuals with a professional or scientific degree are eligible (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Predoctoral research training grants to institutions are also supported. Proposed study must result in biomedical or behavioral research training in a specified shortage area and which may offer opportunity to research health scientists, research clinicians, etc., to broaden their scientific background or to extend their potential for research in health-related areas. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or be admitted to the United Ss for permanent residency; they also must be nominated and sponsored by a public or private institution having staff and facilities suitable to the proposed research training. Domestic nonprofit organizations may apply for the institutional NRS grant. SBIR: SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one- half time) of the principal investigator must be with the

small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical or biobehavioral research. Credentials/Documentation: Grants: Applicants should submit the most recent revision of research grant application form to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, using either PHS Form 398 or electronic submission via Grants.gov as directed in the relevant NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement. NIH is in the process of converting to electronic submission of grant applications through Grants.gov, using the SF424 (Research and Related (R&R)) family of forms. Information on the transition plan and on registering for electronic submission is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/gide/notice-files/NOT-OD-05-067.html. Updates regarding the transition process may be viewed at http://era.nih.gov/ ElectronicReceipt/. All required forms specified in the application kit are to be completed by the applicant and submitted with the application package. National Research Service Award: Individual Award: The applicants academic record, research experience, citizenship, and institution sponsorship should be documented in the application. Institutional Award: the applicant organization must show the objectives, methodology, and resources for the research training program, the qualifications and experience of directing staff, the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for awards, and a detailed budget and justification for the amount of grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with 48 CFR, Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined by HHS Regulations, 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Grants: The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92, must be used for this program. National Research Service Award: Prior to formal application, an individual must arrange for acceptance at a sponsoring institution by a sponsor who will supervise the training. Individuals must be sponsored by a domestic or foreign institution. SBIR/STTR: Same as for grants (above). NRSA applications, may be obtained at http://www.grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/416/phs416.htm; e-mail: grantsinfo@nih.gov. Completed applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. The SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/ grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: telephone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; E-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitation includes application forms, which, upon completion, should be 284

submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program uses same procedure as SBIR immediately above. Award Procedure: Grants: Each application receives a dual scientific review by non-NIH scientists. Awards are issued by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. National Research Service Awards: Applications are reviewed for scientific merit by an appropriate study section committee or by an institute review committee. If recommended for approval and a decision is made to make an award, a formal award notice will be sent to the applicant and sponsor. Institutional Awards are issued by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. All accepted SBIR/ STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for the available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and the commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: Applications for New grants, Revisions, Resubmissions and Renewals and accepted at various dates throughout the year, as described in the corresponding Funding Opportunity Announcements. Standard due dates for competing applications may be found at: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/ funding/submissionschedule.htm. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Grants: From 6 to 9 months: National Research Service Awards: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH web site at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/noticefiles/not97-232.html. Renewals: Grants: Renewal applications are accepted, except for small grants. National Research Service Awards: awards may be made for 1, 2, or 3 years. No individual may receive NIH fellowship support at the postdoctoral level for more than 3 years. Institutional Awards may be renewed. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants: Awards are usually made annually with no project period to exceed 5 years in length. National Research Service Awards: From 1 to 3 years. SBIR: Phase I awards are generally for 6 months; Phase II awards normally may not exceed 2 years. STTR Phase I awards are generally for 1 year; Phase II awards normally may not exceed 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0844-0-1-552. Obligations: (Total Grants): FY 07 $853,803,000; FY 08 est $854,205,000; and FY 09 est $857,176,000. SBIR/STTR: FY 07 $29,091,000; FY 08 est $29,061,000; FY 09 est $29,090,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: For research project grants, fiscal year 2008, range is $50,000 to $5,000,000; average is $393,778. Individual research fellowship awards: Basic stipend (first year beyond the doctoral degree) of $38,976. The sponsoring institution will be provided, on application, with an allowance of up to $7,850 per year to help defray the cost of training. No dependency allowances. SBIR: Average Phase I awards are for approximately $75,000; Phase II awards may be made for amounts up to $750,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2005, 1,769 competing and noncompeting research project grants were awarded. Estimated awards for competing and noncompeting research project grants in fiscal years 2006 and 2007 are 1,830 and 1,800, respectively. In fiscal year 2005, 835 competing and noncompeting National Research Service Award trainees and fellows were funded. The estimates for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 are 808 and 808 awards, respectively. SBIR/ STTR: In fiscal year 2005, 114 SBIR/STTR awards were made. The estimates for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 are approximately 112 awards in each year. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Dr. Anne Willoughby, Director, Center for Research for Mothers and Children (CRMC), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, DHHS, Building 61E, Room 4B05, MSC 7510, Bethesda, MD 20892-7510. Telephone: (301) 496-5097; FAX: (301) 4807773; E-mail: willoua@mail.nih.gov. Dr. James Hanson, Director, Center for Developmental Biology and Perinatal Medicine (CDBPM). Dr. Florence P. Haseltine, Director, Center for Population Research (CPR). Dr. Michael Weinrich, Director, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR). Grants Management Contact: Ms. Annette Hanopole, Chief, Grants Management Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, DHHS, Building 61E, Room 8A01, MSC-7510, Bethesda, MD 20892-7510. Telephone: (301) 435-6975; FAX: (301) 4020915; E-mail: hanopola@mail.nih.gov. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nichd.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Incidence of neural tube defects in hamsters reduced by folate supplementation prior to and during pregnancy; chromosome 15 linked to a subtype of dyslexia; limb development studies attempt to obtain a better understanding of how cells in the developing extremity are determined to later become muscle, cartilage, bone or connective tissue; a protein of fetal origin present in fetal urine may trigger the biochemical events leading to the onset of labor. SBIR: Motion Simulation Effectiveness of Colicky Infants; Research on an Auditory Mobile for Infants; Design and Construction of Neonatal Isolette for 31P NMR; Development of Non-Sexist Toys for Children. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of the significance of the proposed research; approach; innovation; investigators; and environment. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS416 285

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To encourage biomedical, social, and behavioral research and research training directed toward greater understanding of the aging process and the diseases, special problems, and needs of people as they age. The National Institute on Aging has established programs to pursue these goals. The biology of aging program emphasizes understanding the basic biological processes of aging. The geriatrics program supports research to improve the abilities of health care practitioners to respond to the diseases and other clinical problems of older people. The behavioral and social research program supports research that will lead to greater understanding of the social, cultural, economic and psychological factors that affect both the process of growing old and the place of older people in society. The neuroscience and neuropsychology of aging program fosters research concerned with the age-related changes in the nervous system as well as the related sensory, perceptual, and cognitive processes associated with aging. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research grants are intended to support the direct costs of a project in accordance with an approved budget, plus an appropriate amount for indirect costs. Grantees must agree to administer the grant in accordance with the regulations and policies governing the research grants program of the Public Health Service. National Research Service Awards (NRSA) (Individual) are made directly to approved applicants for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. In addition, National Research Service Awards (Institutional) may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRSAs to individuals selected by them. Each individual who receives a NRSA is obligated, upon termination of the award, to comply with certain service and payback provisions. Regulations are published in the Code of Federal Regulations and 42 CFR, Part 66. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6 months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. SBIR Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1- year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposedcooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Grants: Universities, colleges, medical, dental and nursing schools, schools of public health, laboratories, hospitals, State and local health departments, other public or private institutions (both for-profit and nonprofit), and individuals. National Research Service Award: Individual NRSAs may be made for postdoctoral training to applicants who hold a professional

or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Institutional NRSAs may be made for both predoctoral and postdoctoral research training. Predoctoral awardees must have a baccalaureate degree. Applicants must be citizens of the United States or admitted for permanent residency. Individual NRSA awardees must be nominated and sponsored by a public or private nonprofit institution having staff and facilities suitable to the proposed research training. Nonprofit domestic organizations may apply for the Institutional NRSA. SBIR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application that exceeds $50,000 in direct costs must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. If the direct cost of a grant approved by a scientific review group does not exceed $50,000, it may be funded without approval by a national advisory council. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical research. Credentials/Documentation: Grants: A research grant application, PHS 398, (Rev. September 1991) is to be submitted to the Division of Research Grants, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. All required forms specified in the application kit are to be completed by the applicant and submitted with the application package. National Research Service Awards: Individual Award: The applicants record, research experience, citizenship, and institution sponsorship should be documented in the application. Institutional Award: The applicant organization must show the objectives, methodology and resources for the research training program, the qualifications and experience of directing staff, the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for awards, and a detailed budget and justification for the amount of grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined by HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Grants: The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. Consultation is available from Institute staff for all award mechanisms. Applicants for multi-project awards are strongly encouraged to consult program staff before applying. Prior to making formal application to the NRSA programs, individual NRSA applicants must be nominated and sponsored by a Federal, public or nonprofit institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. An application form, PHS-398 (Rev. May 1995), may be requested from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone 301/435-0714; e-mail: ASKNIH@odrockml.od.nih.gov and 286

should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892 when completed. Proposals are reviewed for scientific merit, evaluation of applicant qualifications, adequacy of the research environment, and significance of the proposed problem to be studied. NRSAs: Application forms and information concerning current areas of science being supported are available from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, (see address above) and should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland 20892 when completed. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at http://www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: phone: (301) 206-9385; fax: (301) 206-9722; e-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Award Procedure: Grants and Institutional NRSAs: Each application receives an initial scientific review by non-NIH scientists and a secondary review by the National Advisory Council on Aging. Individual NRSAs do not receive a secondary review by the National Advisory Council on Aging. Awards are issued by the NIA to the grantee institution. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set- aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: Deadlines vary by type of award. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/dates.htm. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Grants: From 6 to 9 months. National Research Service Awards: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR: About 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator (P.I.) may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/ n2.html. Renewals: Grants: Renewal applications are accepted. National Research Service Awards: Awards may be made for 1, 2, or 3 years. No individual may receive NIH fellowship support at the postdoctoral level for more than 3 years. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grant Awards are usually made annually and usually with project periods not to exceed 5 years in length. National Research Service Awards: Institutional awards may be made for up to 5 years, and individual awards may be made for as many as 3 years. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0843-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $836,185,000; FY 08 est $829,825,000; and FY 09 est $828,635,000. (NRSA) FY 07 $23,111,000; FY 08 est $23,773,000;

and FY 09 est $23,963,000. (SBIR grants) FY 07 $25,365,000; FY 08 est $25,500,000; and FY 09 est $25,500,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Competing Grants (FY 07): $20,521 to $2,149,730 average - $332,813. Individual NRSAs: Basic stipend (first year beyond the doctoral degree) of $36,996. The sponsoring institution will be provided with an allowance of up to $6,500 per year to help defray the cost of training. No dependency allowances. Competing institutional NRSAs: $83,624 to $691,724; average - $320,695. SBIR: Phase I awards may be made up to $100,000; Phase II awards may be made for amounts up to $750,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 1,545 competing and noncompeting research project grants were funded. A total of 2,140 competing research project grant applications were reviewed and 472 were awarded. For the SBIR/STTR program, there were 73 Phase I awards and awards. Approximately 2,240 competing research project grant applications are expected in fiscal years 2008 and 2009. Estimated competing research project grant awards for fiscal year 2008 are 446 and 518 in fiscal year 2009. In fiscal year 2007, 181 trainees and fellows were supported under competing NRSAs. It is estimated that approximately this same number of trainees and fellows will be supported under competing NRSA applications in both fiscal years 2008 and 2009. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contacts: For information on the biology of aging, contact: Dr. Huber Warner, National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 496-4996. For information on geriatrics and clinical research, contact Dr. Evan Hadley (same address). Telephone: (301) 4966761. For information on behavioral and social research, contact: Dr. Richard Suzman (same address). Telephone: (301) 496-3136. For information on neuroscience and neuropsychology of aging research, contact: Dr. Marcelle Morrison- Bogorad (same address). Telephone: (301) 496-9350. For information on Small Business Innovation Research Program, contact: Dr. Miriam F. Kelty (same address). Telephone: (301) 496-9322. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Linda Whipp, Grants Management Officer, Office of Extramural Affairs, National Institute of Aging, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 496-1472. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.nia.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) A study to determine whether taking estrogen after menopause can delay the onset or reduce the risk of Alzheimers disease; (2) studies of the genetic defect that causes Werners syndrome; (3) studies to identify longevity assurance genes in various animal models; (4) development of a mouse model for Alzheimers disease; (5) a major multi-center clinical studies of treatments of cognitive impairment and behavioral disorders associated with Alzheimers disease; (6) a study that is developing improved diagnostic methods for the detection of Alzheimers disease; (7) a clinical trial of monocyclic as a treatment for osteoporosis; (8) a multi-site study of the biological and psychosocial aspects of menopause and subsequent health status of study participants; (9) a program of interdisciplinary care planning, family support, and activity for patients with moderate dementia; (10) randomized controlled trials of multiple risk factor interventions to reduce falls in older people; (11) a multi-site cooperative field trial of cognitive interventions to improve independent functioning and postpone decline; (12) a randomized, controlled trial using noninvasive arterial imaging to determine the efficacy of vitamin E supplementation in reducing the progression of early atherosclerotic disease; (13) a study to identify factors that influence compliance with medical regimens; and (14) studies of the biological and physiological mechanisms involved in vascular stiffening. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

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The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: the scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To support eye and vision research projects that address the leading causes of blindness and impaired vision in the U.S. These include retinal diseases; corneal diseases; cataract; glaucoma and optic neuropathies; strabismus; amblyopia; and low vision and blindness rehabilitation. To increase understanding of the normal development and function of the visual system in order to better prevent, diagnose, and treat sight-threatening conditions; and, to enhance the rehabilitation, training, and quality of life of individuals who are partially-sighted or blind. To support a broad program of basic vision research through grants and cooperative agreements; to encourage high quality clinical research, including clinical trials, other epidemiologic studies, and health services research; to encourage research training and career development in the sciences related to vision; and to sponsor scientific workshops in high priority research areas to encourage exchange of information among scientists. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to encourage small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Research grants and cooperative agreements provide funds for salaries, consultant costs, equipment, supplies, travel, patient costs, alterations and renovations, other expenses, and consortium/contractual costs. The scientists and institutions are under an obligation to expend grant funds prudently for the purposes as stated in the application and award document. The Conference Cooperative Agreement supports scientific meetings and workshops in high priority research areas to encourage exchange of information among scientists. The Center Core Grant and the Vision Research Infrastructure Development Grants are intended to enhance an institutions environment and capability to conduct vision research, to facilitate collaborative studies of the visual system and its disorders, and to attract scientists of diverse disciplines to research on the visual system. Career development awards include the Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award, Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award, Institutional Clinical Scientist Development Program, and the Mid-career Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research. Clinical Vision Research Development Awards are intended to help investigators develop the staff and other resources needed to enhance programs of clinical vision research through the application of epidemiology and biostatistical methodology to clinical problems. The Clinical Study Planning Grant is designed to support the development of an applied clinical research plan. Small Grants for Data Analysis provide limited support for meritorious research projects that involve secondary analysis of research data generated from clinical trials, population research and other applied clinical vision research projects supported by the Institute. Small Grants for Pilot Research provide limited support to allow investigators to collect preliminary data in feasibility studies for which a successful outcome would have a major effect on vision research. Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) support basic bioengineering research whose outcomes are likely to advance health or health-related vision research. BRGs may propose to apply basic bioengineering design-directed or hypothesis-drive research to an important

vision research area. Bioengineering Research Partnership grants support multidisciplinary research teams applying an integrative, systems approach to develop knowledge and/or methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat diseases of the eye and visual system. Collaborative Research on Therapy for Visual Disorders grants provide support to collaborative, multidisciplinary research focused on the development of novel therapies to restore or prevent the loss of function due to visual diseases and disorders. Small Business Innovation Research Phase I grants are awarded to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I that is likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to apply for Phase II support. Small Business Technology Transfer Research, Phase I grants are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs), both individual and institutional, support training in vision research. Some individuals who receive an NRSA may be obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. The NIH Extramural Loan Repayment Programs provides payback of a portion of eligible student loan debt of qualified health professionals who agree to conduct clinical research. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, federal institutions and other public or private nonprofit and for-profit domestic institutions, including small businesses, and State and local units of government are eligible to make application for research grants, cooperative agreements, and career development awards. Foreign institutions may apply for research grants only. The grantee institution must agree to administer the grant in accordance with prevailing regulations and policies. Candidates for Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards are restricted to those holding health professional degrees in the clinical sciences (M.D., O.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., or equivalent). NRSAs are provided for predoctoral and postdoctoral research training. Individual NRSAs may be made for applicants who hold a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., O.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.Eng., or equivalent degree). Institutional NRSAs may be made for both predoctoral and postdoctoral research training. Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree. All awardees must be citizens of the United States, or have been admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence prior to award. Individual NRSA awardees must be nominated and sponsored by a Federal, public or private nonprofit institution having staff and facilities suitable to the proposed research training. Federal and for-profit organizations, and State and local governments may not apply for an institutional NRSA. Refer to the NIH Program Guidelines on NRSAs for further information. The Small Business Innovation grants: SBIRs can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have not more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of the award and during the conduct of the proposed project. The research during both Phase I and Phase II must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees) which partner with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. Individuals applying for the NIH Loan Repayment Programs must be engaged in patient oriented research and be trained in a medical subspecialty as defined under Section 206 of Public Law 106-505. These individuals must be U.S. citizens, U.S. citizen nationals, or lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S.; have a student loan debt which equals or exceeds 20 percent of their university compensation; have no Federal judgment lien against 289

their property arising from a Federal debt; and owe no obligation of health professional service to the Federal government, a State, or other entity unless deferrals are granted during the length of their Loan Repayment Program service obligation. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any nonprofit or for-profit organization, company, or institution engaged in biomedical research. Credentials/Documentation: (1) Research grants and cooperative agreements: Applications for research involving the use of human subjects must include documentation that all key personnel have received training in human subject protection. Applicants may provide additional documentation to establish the scientific and technical merit and the programmatic relevance of the application. (2) Individual NRSA applications: The applicants academic record, research experience, institutional sponsorship, and the proposed area and plan of training must be included. (3) Institutional NRSA application: The applicant institution must discuss the objectives, methodology and resources for the research training program; the qualifications and experience of staff; the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for an appointment; and a budget and justification for the grant funds requested. Costs will be determined in accordance with the appropriate OMB Circular or with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. (4) For SBIR and STTR grants, the small business concern must present a research plan that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Loan Repayment Program applicants must provide certification of loan status, loan data verification, and an institutional supporting statement. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Applicants for core grants, clinical vision research development awards, clinical study planning grants, cooperative agreements, clinical vision research development awards, small research grants for data analyses, and bioengineering research partnerships should seek preapplication coordination through contact with the National Eye Institute staff. Applicants planning to submit a grant application requesting $500,000 or more in direct costs for any year are required to discuss their eligibility with the NEI staff. Application Procedure: Standard application forms, as required by 45 CFR, Part 74 and 92, must be used for this program. Applicants to the Cooperative Program on Retinal Degenerative Disease Research who wish to be considered for funding by the FFB must submit a brief letter of authorization. Prior to making formal application to the NRSA programs, individual NRSA applicants must be nominated and sponsored by a federal, public, or nonprofit institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research program. An application form, PHS- 398 (Rev.4/98), for research grant and cooperative agreement awards may be requested from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910. Telephone: 301 435-0714, e-mail: ASKNIH@odrockml.od.nih.gov and should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. Supplemental instructions for preparing applications for Core Grants, Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards, Clinical Vision Research Development Awards, Clinical Study Planning Grants, Small Research Grants for Data Analyses, and cooperative agreements for clinical studies or conferences are available on the internet at http://www.nei.nih.gov/ or they can be requested from National Eye Institute staff. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at http://www.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 208927710. Application forms and information concerning the NRSA program are available from the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of

Health, Bethesda, MD 20892, and should be submitted to the same address. National Eye Institute guidelines and supplemental instructions for preparing Institutional NRSA applications are available on the World Wide Web at http://www.nei.nih.gov/ or can be obtained from the National Eye Institute, EPS 350, 6120 Executive Boulevard, MSC 7164, Bethesda, MD 20892-7164. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR 74 and 92 and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations, as applicable. Award Procedure: Applications are reviewed initially for scientific and technical merit. A second level review of the programmatic relevance of applications is provided by the National Advisory Eye Council. (Second level review of NRSA fellowship applications is performed by a committee of senior staff of the National Eye Institute. Final approval is made by the Director, National Eye Institute. Formal award notices are transmitted to the appropriate institutional official. Deadlines: New research grants and cooperative agreements: February 1, June 1, and October 1. Renewal, revised, and supplemental applications: March 1, July 1, and November 1. Academic Research Enhancement Award: January 25, May 25, September 25. NRSA Individual Postdoctoral fellowship: April 5, August 5, and December 5. NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship for Minority Students or Students with Disabilities: May 1 and November 15. NRSA and Career Development Institutional: May 10. SBIR and STTR: April 1, August 1, and December 1. Core Grants and Vision Research Infrastructure Development Grants: August 27. AIDS ASAP grants: January 2, May 1, and September 1. Loan Repayment Program applications: February 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 6 to 9 months for Research Grants, Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards, Clinical Vision Research Development Awards, Clinical Study Planning Grants, cooperative clinical studies or conferences, Core Grants, and NRSA Institutional applications; from 6 to 7 months for NRSA individual applications; and for SBIR, about 7-1/2 months. Appeals: A principal investigator may communicate to the staff of the National Eye Institute any concerns regarding the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of an application. Renewals: Renewals of research grant or cooperative agreement support are by competitive application and review. Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards, Clinical Research Development Awards, Clinical Study Planning Grants, Small Grants for Data Analysis, and Small Grants for Pilot Research are non-renewable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Up to 5 years for research grants and cooperative agreements, Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards, Core Grants, Clinical Vision Research Development Awards and Institutional NRSAs. Up to three years for Academic Research Enhancement Awards and NRSA Individual postdoctoral awards. Clinical Study Planning Grants: 1 year. Awards to individuals made through an institutional NRSA may total eight years (five years predoctoral and an additional three years postdoctoral). SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. Loan Repayment Program Awards are for two years with the opportunity for renewal. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0887-0-1-552. Obligations: (Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 07 $508,095,000; FY 08 290

est $507,383,000; and FY 09 est $506,627,000. (NRSA): FY 07 est $10,606,000; FY 08 est $10,608,000 and FY 09 est $10,661,000. (SBIR and STTR): FY 07 est $18,980,000; FY 08 est $15,782,000; and FY 09 est $15,760,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Grants and Cooperative agreements: $26,298 to $5,057,448; $392,655. NRSA (Institutional): $26,298 to $560,041; $217,314. NRSA (Individual): $14,476 to $62,002; $45,355. SBIR Phase I: $99,231 to $570,438; $130,023. SBIR Phase II: $71,484 to $953,134; $431,300. STTR Phase I: $105,906 to $310,645; $188,551. STTR Phase II: $310,719 to $408,108; $346,016. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 07, this program supported approximately 1,450 research grants, including 58 SBIR and STTR awards, and 267 NRSA positions. This program received approximately 984 competing research grant applications in FY 07, of which approximately 262 competing applications were funded, with an estimated success rate of 26.6 percent. In FY 08, the program anticipates supporting 1,400 research grants, including 48 SBIR and STTR awards, and 267 NRSA positions. A report by the NEI, National Plan for Eye and Vision Research provides a comprehensive summary of the programs goals, objectives, accomplishments, and program and management policies, as well as statistical information on the incidence and prevalence of visual disorders. Copies of this document are available on the internet at http:// www.nei.nih.gov. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Dr. Ralph J. Helmsen, Research Resources Officer, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, EPS 350, 6120 Executive Boulevard MSC 7164, Bethesda, MD 208927164. Telephone: (301) 451-2020. Grants Management Officer Contact: Mr. William W. Darby, Chief, Grants Management Branch, National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, EPS 350, 6120 Executive Boulevard MSC 7164 Bethesda, MD 20892-7164. Telephone: (301) 451-2020. Use the same numbers for FTS. The National Eye Institute encourages applicants to visit its internet site at www.nei.nih.gov/. Among the many recent additions to the site is an expanded Funding Information/Grants and Contracts section which contains all National Eye Institute application guidelines and internet links to relevant NIH sites. Web Site Address: http://www.nei.nih.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: (1) Retinal Diseases: Projects include studies of the development, molecular and cell biology, molecular genetics, and metabolism of the photoreceptor cells and their dependence on the underlying retinal pigment epithelium; the mechanism of the retinas response to light and the initial processing of information that is transmitted to the visual centers of the brain; the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy; the fundamental causes of and etiologic factors responsible for uveitis; the molecular genetic mechanisms underlying retinoblastoma and ocular melanoma; the characterization at the molecular level of the genes responsible for retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, and related disorders; and the cellular and molecular events that accompany retinal detachment. (2) Corneal Diseases: Projects include studies of the regulation of genes that express proteins unique to corneal tissue; the details of the macromolecular and supramolecular assembly of extracellular corneal matrices; the characterization of cytokines and cell surface receptors which interact with corneal cells, pathogens, and blood borne cells; the pathogenesis of corneal infections; the mechanisms that maintain corneal hydration and transparency; the physiologic basis for immune privilege in the cornea; corneal development, growth, and wound healing; the biomechanics of the cornea; the characterization of genes responsible for corneal dystrophy; and, the correction of refractive errors. (3) Lens and Cataract: Projects include studies of lens development, characterization of changes in lens physiology and biochemistry related

to aging and cataract formation, the identification, at the cellular and molecular level, of those components and physiological processes required to maintain transparency, studies to identify what controls lens shape and its accommodating dynamics, the molecular and cellular characterization of the control of lens cell division and differentiation; genetic studies to map and identify cataract genes; studies to describe the structure and function of lens crystallins; studies to identify those insults that lead to cataract formation such as oxidative stress, and, the role of aldose reductase in human cataractogenesis. (4) Glaucoma: Projects include studies of the genetics of glaucoma, characterizing at the cellular and molecular level the extracellular matrix proteins of the trabecular meshwork; elucidating the basic mechanisms that control aqueous humor dynamics; designing better pharmacologic agents to modulate aqueous humor secretion and outflow; and characterization of mechanisms of optic nerve damage and the cell biology of retinal ganglion cell death. (5) Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Visual Processing: Projects include studies of the function of the neural pathways from the eye to the brain, the central processing of visual information, visual perception, optical properties of the eye, functioning of the pupil, and control of the ocular muscles; congenital, developmental, and degenerative abnormalities of the visual sensorimotor system, particularly strabismus and amblyopia. Additional emphasis is placed on and support provided for research on optic neuropathies, eye movement disorders, and the development of myopia. (6) Low Vision and Its Rehabilitation: Projects include studies aimed at improving the methods of specifying, measuring and categorizing loss of visual function; devising strategies to help visually impaired people maximize the use of their residual vision; systematically evaluating new and existing visual aids; developing an adequate epidemiological base for blindness, partial loss of sight and visual anomalies; and studying the optical, electronic, and other rehabilitative needs of people with visual impairments. (7) Collaborative Clinical Research: Projects include a number of clinical trials and other epidemiologic research projects including single center randomized clinical trials, multicenter randomized clinical trials, natural history studies, risk factor analyses using case-control and prospective cohort methods, and health services research. These projects have the goal of improving the understanding, the prevention, and the management of visual system diseases and disorders including, for example, diabetic retinopathy, agerelated macular degeneration, corneal diseases, cataract, glaucoma, and optic nerve atrophy, the leading causes of blindness in the United States. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The major elements in the initial scientific and technical review of most applications include an assessment of significance, approach, innovation, investigator training and experience, and the scientific environment. In addition to these criteria, in accordance with NIH policy, all applications will also be reviewed with respect to the following: the adequacy of plans to include both genders, minorities, and their subgroups as appropriate for the scientific goals of the research; the reasonableness of the proposed budget and duration in relation to the proposed research; and, the adequacy of the proposed protection for humans, animals or the environment, to the extent they may be adversely affected by the project proposed in the application. A second level review of the programmatic relevance of most applications is provided by the National Advisory Eye Council. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal 291

importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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FEDERAL AGENCY: NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To improve health information services by providing funds to train professional personnel; to conduct research in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics and related computer and information sciences; to facilitate management of electronic health science information; to plan, develop and test feasibility of advanced information tools; to prepare certain kinds of biomedical publications; to advance biocomputing and bioinformatics through participation in the Biomedical Information Science and Technology Initiative (BISTI), and NIH Roadmap Initiatives relating to biomedical informatics, bioinformatics and biomedical computing; to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions, through Small Business Research Innovation (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grants. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: TRAINING PROGRAMS, FELLOWSHIPS and CAREER TRANSITION AWARDS: Institutional Training Grants promote the research career training of talented persons who seek academic careers in biomedical informatics research, bioinformatics, and applied informatics. A competition for Institutional Training Grants is announced every five years; Institutional Training support may be at the pre- or post-doctoral level and may be awarded to academic health scientists well qualified to conduct the proposed training activities. Training sites are expected to have well established computer facilities, strong informatics research and education programs, experienced faculty and staff committed to research in the field of biomedical computing and/or bioinformatics, and available courses or experience in computer science, information science, and cognitive sciences. Institutional grants provide trainee stipends, tuition and fees, travel, and certain institutional support costs. Individual Fellowships for cross-training of Information specialists to work in scientific and biomedical contexts (Informationist training)are at the pre-doctoral level, using published stipend levels that are updated each year. NIH Pathway to Independence Career Development awards are for investigators who are making the transition to their first research positions. These grants can last up to 5 years and include mentored and unmentored periods, for which the stipends differ. Research supplement awards are also offered to promote diversity in health-related informatics research, and to promote re-entry into informatics careers. NLM participates in the NIH Loan Repayment Award program. These awards are available to those who qualify and will commit to two years of clinical informatics research. Detailed information about NLMs training programs and specifics of support amounts and scope of fellowship, career transition and loan repayment awards can be found on the agencys web site at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/. vel, as justified by the nature and scope of the project. Institutional Training Grants and Fellowships promote the research career training of talented persons who seek academic careers in medical informatics research and applied informatics. Availability of Institutional Training Grants is announced occasionally. Institutional Training support may be at the pre- or postdoctoral level and may be awarded to academic health scientists well qualified to conduct the proposed training activities. Training sites are expected to have well established computer facilities, strong research and education programs, experienced faculty and staff committed to health computer science research, and available courses or experience in computer science, information science, and cognitive sciences. Institutional grants provide trainee stipends, tuition and fees, travel, and certain institutional support costs. Individual fellowships for Research Career Training in Medical Informatics and Applied Informatics are at the pre - and postdoctoral level. Fellowships for training in the Application of Informatics are also available, with salary replacement stipends up to $58,000 per annum. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and that are likely to

result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. vel, as justified by the nature and scope of the project. Institutional Training Grants and Fellowships promote the research career training of talented persons who seek academic careers in medical informatics research and applied informatics. Availability of Institutional Training Grants is announced occasionally. Institutional Training support may be at the pre-or post-doctoral level and may be awarded to academic health scientists well qualified to conduct the proposed training activities. Training sites are expected to have well established computer facilities, strong research and education programs, experienced faculty and staff committed to health computer science research, and available courses or experience in computer science, information science, and cognitive sciences. Institutional grants provide trainee stipends, tuition and fees, travel, and certain institutional support costs. Individual fellowships for Research Career Training in Medical Informatics and Applied Informatics are at the pre - and postdoctoral level. Fellowships for training in the Application of Informatics are also available, with salary replacement stipends up to $58,000 per annum. SBIR Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I and that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: RESOURCE GRANT PROGRAMS: The purpose of NLMs resource grant programs is to support the use of computers and networks to optimize the management of health related information. Several types of resource grants are available, including Knowledge Management & Applied Informatics grants; Planning Grants for Integrated Advanced Information Management Systems (IAIMS; Grants for Scholarly Works to support preparation of books in the history and philosophy of biomedicine, bioethics, and public policy areas of importance to health professionals and biomedical scientists. The purpose, restrictions, funding periods and award limits vary for these grant programs. All resource grants provide support for direct costs only. Knowledge grants provide $150,000 per year for up to 3 years. Awards for IAIMS planning are limited to $150,000 per year for 1 or 2 years. Scholarly Works grants are limited to $50,000 annually for one, two or three years. Details of NLMs resource grant programs are provided on the agencys web site at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/Resource.html. Beneficiary Eligibility: Research Grants are available to public or private, domestic or foreign, for profit or not-for profit institutions or organizations with research capabilities in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, computer sciences, information sciences and related disciplines. Training Grants may be made to nonfederal public and nonprofit private institutions. Fellowships may be awarded to individuals at the pre-doctoral level. With the exception of NIH Pathway to Independence awards, trainees or fellows must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the United States or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence. Resource grants (IAIMS,Knowledge Management, Scholarly Works) are open to any U.S. public or private nonprofit health-related institution or organization. For Scholarly Works grants, an appropriate public or private nonprofit institution of higher education may apply in behalf of the principal investigator on the project, or an individual unaffiliated with an academic organization may apply directly. SBIR and STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses(entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review 293

group and a national advisory council. Credentials/Documentation: Cost allowability will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, OMB Circular A-21 for Educational Institutions and for For-profit organizations, costs will be determined in accordance with 48 CFR Subpart 31.2 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Nonprofit institutions cost principals are outlined under OMB Circular A-122 and for Hospitals, 45 CFR Part 74, Appendix E. These cost principals are codified under 45 CFR 74.27 and 92.22. Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations are outlined in OMB Circular A-110. Documentation providing NIH grants policy and guidance can be found at http://grants. nih.gov/grants/policy/policy.htm The Division of Extramural Programs, NLM provides program specific grant information at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Application Procedure: For all types of Research grants, Resource grants, Early Career Development Awards and Institutional Training Grants, and SBIR or STTR grants, Application Form PHS-398 is submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. The form and instructions can be downloaded at http://grants1.nih.gov/ grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html. For Individual Fellowship applications (research or applied), submit Form PHS-416-1 to the Center for Scientific Review. The form and instructions can be downloaded at http://grants1. nih.gov/grants/funding/416/phs416.htm. The standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments, must be used for these programs. The forms are available in electronic form at http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted and http://www. grants.gov/Apply websites. These programs are subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIHs Small Business Funding Opportunities home page at www.nih.gov/ grants/funding/sbir.htm on the World Wide Web. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. Updates on NLM application deadlines and links to available forms can also be found at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/. Award Procedure: Applications are evaluated for merit by a committee of experts and for program relevance by the Board of Regents (BOR) of the National Library of Medicine (NLM). (Fellowship and conference grant applications are not reviewed by the BOR of NLM). If favorably recommended, the application is considered for funding. An award notice (Form PHS 5152-1 or PHS 4164 for fellowship) is prepared when it is determined that a grant is to be paid. This notice is sent to the grantee with a letter from the program officer when special provisions are necessary. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research. Deadlines: Each program has 3 application deadlines per year, which vary by grant program and whether the application is new or revised. Special Requests for Applications (RFAs) or newly established Program Announcements (PAs) issued annually may have other limited deadline dates. For an up-to-date list of deadlines, see http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/Deadlines.html. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 9-10 months after the application deadline. Appeals: NIH policy allows a principal investigator (P.I.) to appeal the outcome of

a review if procedural errors or factual errors entered into the review of the application. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/ noticefiles/not97-232.html. However, differences of scientific opinion that often occur between investigators and reviewers may not be contested through these procedures. In addition, communications from investigators consisting of additional information that was not available to the reviewers are not considered to be appeals. Renewals: Application follows same review procedures as new applications; dates for submission are indicated above. Extensions without funds can be requested. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: There are no statutory formula or matching requirements for NLM grants. Translational Informatics and IAIMS grants require evidence of institutional support. STTR grants require partnership with a research institution in cooperative research and development. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0807-0-1-552. Obligations: (Extramural Funding Awards) FY 07 $67,568,000; FY 08 est $63,389,000; and FY 09 est $63,389,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $7,000 to $1,561,223; $333,452 - FY 07 total average cost for Basic Research Grant (R01); $143,773 - FY 07 total average cost for Knowledge Management Grant (G08); $70,692 - FY 07 total average cost for Scholarly Works Grant (G13). PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2007, 223 new and continuing awards were made for projects in biomedical informatics, bioinformatics, informatics training and health information management. It is anticipated that approximately 213 awards will be issued in fiscal year 2008 and approximately 213 awards will be issued in fiscal year 2009. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Extramural Programs, National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, MD 20894. Telephone: (301) 496-4621. Program Contacts: Telephone: (301) 594-4882. Grants Management Contact: Grants Management Officer: Telephone: (301) 496- 4221. Grant Review Contact: Scientific Review Administrator. Telephone: (301) 496-4253. Use the same numbers for FTS. Website: www.nlm.nih.gov/ep. Web Site Address: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Lists of awards made in the past 5 years, in each active grant program, are available on the agencys web site at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/funded. html. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The standard NIH review criteria, significance, approach, innovation, investigator, environment are used as the basis of merit review. For NLM, these include considerations as to relevance to program objectives; impact on the management and transmission of biomedical knowledge; institutional readiness and resources available to project; expertise of project director and key personnel; scientific or technical merit of project; sustainability of what is deployed, and appropriateness of budget. Comparative priorities on the above criteria are based on collective judgment of peer reviewers. The following criteria are used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit

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36. HEALTH PROFESSIONS PREPARATORY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIANS

FEDERAL AGENCY: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To make scholarships to American Indians and Alaska Natives for the purpose of completing compensatory pre-professional education to enable the recipient to qualify for enrollment or re- enrollment in a health professions school or curriculum. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Scholarship awards are limited to persons of American Indian or Alaska Native descent. Awards are limited to a maximum of 2 years of fulltime scholarship support under this section of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Scholarship awards are made to individuals of American Indian or Alaska Native descent, who have successfully completed high school education or high school equivalency and who have been accepted for enrollment in a compensatory, pre-professional general education course or curriculum. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals of American Indian or Alaska Native descent. Credentials/Documentation: Students must submit proper documentation of Indian eligibility verification from the college advisor that the courses or curriculum to be taken are required to meet the applicants deficiency and compensatory needs at the professional level and represent the number of credit hours which the school considers as full-time or at least 6 credit hours per semester for part-time. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions are provided by the Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship Program acting through the IHS Area Program Offices. Application forms and required documentation (official transcripts, letter of acceptance by college, curriculum verification, Indian eligibility, tuition verification, faculty evaluations) should be submitted to IHS Headquarters for review and approval/disapproval. Award Procedure: Payments for stipends and books are made directly to the individual applicant. Tuition payments and fees are made to the college or university, upon receipt of an invoice. Deadlines: Contact IHS Area offices for application deadlines. New applications are usually available to interested individuals in February with a submission deadline of April 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants are notified by July 31. Appeals: None. Renewals: Continuation applications must be submitted annually. Continued funding subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Tuition payments are paid upon receipt of invoices from the universities. Stipend payments are paid monthly, for 10 months or for the academic period if students attends summer school. Amount for books and other necessary expenses are provided to student. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0390-0-1-551. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $2,519,107; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $17,500 to $26,019; $17,366. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: It is estimated that 98 continuation scholarship awards will be funded in fiscal years 2007 and 2008. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Patrcia Lee-McCoy, Scholarship Branch, Division of Health Professions Support, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 450A, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-6197. Grants Contact: Ms. Lois Hodge, Grants Management Officer, Division of Grants Operations, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-0243. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.ihs.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: In fiscal year 2005, continuing scholarship recipients will be funded in the pre-professional categories of pre-nursing, pre-medical technology, prephysical therapy, pre- engineering, pre-sanitation, and pre-pharmacy only. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Applicant must be American Indian or Alaska Native. Other elements considered are: (1) Academic performance; (2) faculty recommendation; (3) stated reasons for asking for the scholarship; (4) goals of the individual; and (5) the relative needs of the IHS and Indian health organizations for persons in specific health professions are taken under consideration. APPLICATION FORM: Checklist: Tribal Management Grant Application

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FEDERAL AGENCY: INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OBJECTIVES: To provide scholarships to American Indians and Alaska Natives at health professions schools in order to obtain health professionals to serve Indians. Upon completion, scholarship recipients are obligated to serve in the Indian Health Service or an Indian health organization for each year of support with a minimum of 2 years. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Scholarships support students who pursue full-time or part-time courses of study in health professions needed by the Indian Health Service (IHS). Disciplines have included allopathic and osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing (baccalaureate and graduate), public health nutrition (graduate), medical social work (graduate), speech pathology/audiology (graduate), optometry, pharmacology and health care administration. Not all disciplines participate each year. Scholarships may not be awarded to students who have conflicting service obligations after graduation or who are not enrolled members of Federally-recognized tribes. Recipients are required to perform 1 year of obligated service for each year of scholarship support, with a minimum obligation of 2 years in the Indian Health Service, or in a program conducted under a contract entered into under the Indian SelfDetermination Act; or in an Indian health organization assisted under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act; or in private practice in a Health Manpower Shortage Area which addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians. Deferment for internship, residency, or other advanced clinical training for medical, osteopathy, and dental students is generally not to exceed 3 years, consistent with the specialty needs of the IHS. Currently, 4-year deferments may be granted for obstetrics- gynecology and psychiatry residencies. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals of American Indian or Alaska Native who are enrolled members of a Federally-recognized tribe are eligible. Applicants for new awards: (1) must be accepted by an accredited U.S. educational institution for a full-time or part-time course of study leading to a degree in medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, or other participating health profession which is deemed necessary by the Indian Health Service; (2) be eligible for or hold an appointment as a Commissioned Officer in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service; or (3) be eligible for civil service in the Indian Health Service. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals of American Indian or Alaska Native who are enrolled members of Federally-recognized tribe; full-time students of medicine or other health professions; prospective or currently Commissioned Officers in the Regular or Reserve Corps of the Public Health Service; and eligible civilians of the Indian Health Service. Credentials/Documentation: Students claiming Indian priority must submit proper certification and documentation as specified in the application. All applicants must provide transcripts of their latest academic work. All incoming freshmen are to provide copies of acceptance letters for enrollment in school. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Application forms and instructions are provided by the Indian Health Service Scholarship Program, acting through the IHS Area offices. Award Procedure:

Priority will be given to applicants who are prior recipients. Special consideration is given to junior and senior level students whose specialty plans are in primary care fields. Criteria which determine competitive ranking fawards may include: (1) work experience, preferably healthrelated in communities of health care need; (2) personal background from a community of health care need; (3) career goals of primary care practice in service to Indians; and, (4) academic performance. Student financial need does not affect selection. Deadlines: Contact IHS Area offices for application deadlines. New applications are available to interested individuals usually in February with a submission deadline of April 1. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applicants notified by July 31. Appeals: None. Renewals: Continuation applications must be submitted annually. Continued funding subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Tuition payments and fees are paid upon receipt of invoices from the universities. Stipend payments are paid monthly for the 12-month academic period. An amount for books and other necessary expenses is provided to the student. Maximum length of funding is a total of 4 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0390-0-1-551. Obligations: (Grants) FY 07 $9,603,857; FY 08 $9,603,857; and FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $24,128 to $38,222; $24,694. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, approximately 78 new and 196 continuing scholarships were awarded. Approximately the same number of awards will be funded in fiscal years 2007 and 2008. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Program Contact: Ms. Pat Lee-McCoy, IHS Scholarship Program, Division of Health Professions Support, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-6197. Grants Contact: Ms. Lois Hodge, Grants Management Officer, Division of Grants Operations, Indian Health Service, 801 Thompson Avenue, TMP, Suite 360, Rockville, MD 20852. Telephone: (301) 443-0243. Use the same numbers for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.ihs.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: In fiscal year 2005, there were 274 scholarships awarded to students in the following categories: nursing, medicine, medical technology, health administration, x-ray technology, optometry, dentistry, pharmacy, dental hygiene, dietetics, masters of public health, health education, chemical dependency counseling, health records, engineering, physician assistant, sanitation, and physical therapy. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: (1) Academic performance; (2) faculty recommendations; (3) stated reasons 297

for asking for the scholarship; (4) goals of the individual; and (5) the relative needs of the IHS and Indian health organizations for persons in specific health professions. APPLICATION FORM: Tribal Management Grant Application Checklist

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1. SOCIAL SECURITY-DISABILITY INSURANCE
FEDERAL AGENCY: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINIST RATION OBJECTIVES: To replace part of the earnings lost because of a physical or mental impairment, or a combination of impairments, severe enough to prevent a person from working. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use; Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Monthly cash benefits are paid to entitled disabled persons and to entitled auxiliary beneficiaries throughout the period of disability generally after a 5-month waiting period. Costs of vocational rehabilitation also are paid for certain beneficiaries. There are no restrictions on the use of benefits received by beneficiaries, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. In general, State agencies make initial disability determinations for the Federal Government. The Federal Government gives the States funds, in advance or by way of reimbursement, for necessary costs in making disability determinations under 20 CFR 404 Subparts P and Q. Necessary costs are direct as well as indirect costs as defined in 41 CFR 1-15, subpart 1-15.7 of the Federal Procurement Regulations System for costs incurred before April 1, 1984; and 48 CFR 31, Subpart 31.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and Federal Management Circular A-74-4, as amended, or superseded for costs incurred after March 31, 1984. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A disabled worker is entitled to Social Security disability benefits if he or she has worked for a sufficient period of time under Social Security to be insured, has not attained full-benefit retirement age (66 years old for workers age 62 in 2005), has filed an application, and is under a disability as defined in the Social Security law. The law defines disability as the inability to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. The insured status requirements depend upon the age of the applicant and the date he or she became disabled. Coverage credits under the social security systems of certain foreign countries with which the U.S. has reciprocal agreements may be taken into account to meet the requirements. Certain family members of disabled workers are also entitled to benefits: (1) Unmarried children under age 18, or under age 19 for full-time students in elementary or secondary school; (2) unmarried adult offspring at any age if continuously disabled since before age 22; (3) wife or husband at any age if child in his or her care is receiving benefits on workers Social Security record and is under age 16 or disabled; (4) spouse age 62 or over; and (5) divorced wives or husbands age 62 or over who were married to the worker for at least 10 years. (Benefits are also payable to auxiliaries, including certain disabled widow(er)s, disabled surviving divorced spouses, children under age 19 who are full-time students in an elementary or secondary school, and disabled children of the worker, after the worker dies. See 96.004 Social Security-Survivors Insurance.) For workers who are first entitled after 1985 for both (a) a pension based on non-covered employment; and (b) Social Security disability (or retirement) benefits, a less generous benefit formula applies. In addition, Social Security disability benefits are reduced (offset) by the amount that the sum of all disability benefits payable under Social Security and certain Federal, State, or local public disability and workers compensation laws or plans exceeds the higher of 80 percent of the workers average current earnings or the total Social Security benefit that would otherwise be payable on the disabled workers record. The Social Security benefit for a spouse of a disabled worker is subject to a pension offset if the spouse receives a governmental pension

based on his or her own work in non-covered employment. However, the offset does not apply if: (i) the person received or became eligible to receive the pension before December 1, 1982, and can meet requirements for Social Security auxiliaries benefit as they existed in January 1977; or (ii) if the person received, or was eligible to receive, the pension before July 1, 1983, and the person was dependent on his or her spouse for at least one-half support at the time the spouse died, became disabled or became entitled to Social Security benefits. The amount of the public pension used for purposes of the offset against Social Security spouses benefits is equal to two-thirds of the public pension. The Social Security benefit for the spouse of a disabled worker is also offset dollar for dollar by the amount of any Social Security benefit the spouse receives based on his or her own work. All benefits to spouses and children of disabled workers are subject to an earnings test unless those beneficiaries are full-benefit retirement age or older. Beginning with the year 2000, the retirement earnings test was eliminated beginning with the month in which the beneficiary reaches full-benefit retirement age (FRA). A person at and above FRA will not have Social Security benefits reduced because of earnings. In the calendar year in which a beneficiary reaches FRA, benefits are reduced $1 for every $3 of earnings above the limit allowed by law, $31,800 in 2005, but this reduction is applied only to months prior to attainment of FRA. For years before the year the beneficiary attains FRA, the reduction in benefits is $1 for every $2 of earnings over the annual exempt amount. Further, no benefit can be paid to an alien in the United States unless he or she is lawfully present in the United States. In addition, an alien cannot qualify for benefits if he or she never had a workauthorized Social Security Number (SSN) (effective for benefit applications based on SSNs issued after 2003). Beneficiary Eligibility: Qualified disabled workers under full retirement age (FRA). Under the definition of disability in the Social Security Law, disability benefits are provided to a person who is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months, or to result in death. Disabled widow(er)s benefits are covered under survivors insurance. Felony-related impairments and confinement-related impairments cannot be considered in determining whether an individual is under a disability if the individual has been convicted of a felony which was committed after October 19, 1980. Effective for claims finally adjudicated on or after March 29, 1996, (or for claims approved before then, with benefits payable beginning January 1, 1997) eligibility can no longer be based on drug addiction or alcoholism. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of disability and possibly proof of age. If applying for benefits for family members, additional proofs of age, relationship to disabled worker, or full-time school attendance may be required. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Telephone toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Award Procedure: After review of the application is completed, the applicant (or representative payee) will be notified by mail. Deadlines: An individual should apply for disability benefits when he or she believes the entitlement requirements may be met. Retroactivity of benefit payments is limited to 1 year before filing. Appeals: Telephone or visit any Social Security Office. The appeal process ranges from a reconsideration through hearings and appeals levels to a review by the Federal courts. Renewals: Not applicable.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-8007-0-7-651. Obligations: (Benefit Payments) FY 07 $96,988,000,000; FY 08 est $102,854,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. (Note: These figures represent benefits actually paid, or expected to be paid.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly cash benefits for a worker disabled in 2005 range up to a maximum of $2,099 based on the level of the workers earnings and the age at which a worker becomes disabled. The corresponding maximum for such a worker with a family is $3,148.60 As of December 31, 2004, the average benefit paid to a disabled worker alone was $880 and the average amount payable to a disabled worker with eligible dependents was $1,496. This takes into account stipulations set forth in Public Law 96-265 and Public Law 97-35. Under Public Law 97-123, the minimum amount is no longer applicable for workers who either become disabled or first met the insured status requirements after December 1981, and a lesser amount can be paid, depending on the workers average earnings. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2004, an average of 7,696,000 disabled workers and their dependents received monthly cash benefits. It is estimated that for fiscal year 2005, an average of 8,005,000 disabled workers and their dependents will receive monthly cash benefits. During fiscal year 2006, the average number receiving benefits is expected to increase to 8,302,000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Public Inquiries, Room 4100, Annex, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD 21235. Telephone: (410) 965-2736. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.socialsecurity.gov APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office.

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2. SOCIAL SECURITY-RETIREMENT INSURANCE

FEDERAL AGENCY: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OBJECTIVES: To replace part of the earnings lost due to retirement. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Monthly cash benefits are paid to eligible retired workers and their eligible auxiliaries. There are no restrictions on use of benefits by a beneficiary, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Retired workers age 62 and over who have worked the required number of years under Social Security are eligible for monthly benefits. Coverage credits under the social security systems of certain foreign countries with which the U.S. has reciprocal agreements may be taken into account to meet the requirements. If an eligible worker age 62 or over receives benefits before full-benefit retirement age (FRA)(age 66 for workers age 62 in 2005), the individuals retirement benefit will be permanently reduced. Also, certain family members can receive benefits including: (1) A wife or husband age 62 or over; (2) a spouse at any age, if a child who is under age 16 or is disabled is in his or her care and is entitled to benefits based on the workers record; (3) unmarried children under age 18 (or under age 19 for students in elementary or secondary school); (4) unmarried adult offspring at any age if disabled before age 22; and (5) divorced wives or husbands age 62 or over who were married to the worker for at least 10 years. Beginning January 1985, spouses ages 62 or over who have been divorced for at least 2 years (and married to the worker for at least 10 years) may become entitled to benefits regardless of whether the former spouse who is at least age 62 and fully insured has applied for benefits. Effective January 1991, the 2-year waiting period for payment of divorced spouses benefits without regard to the former spouses earnings was waived if the former spouse was entitled to benefits prior to the divorce. All benefits, other than benefits to disabled beneficiaries, and beneficiaries FRA and older, are subject to an earnings test. Beginning with the year 2000, the retirement earnings test was eliminated beginning with the month in which the beneficiary reaches FRA. A person at and above FRA will not have Social Security benefits reduced because of earnings. In the calendar year in which a beneficiary reaches FRA, benefits are reduced $1 for every $3 of earnings above the limit allowed by law, $31,800 in 2005, but this reduction is applied only to months prior to attainment of FRA. For years before the year the beneficiary attains FRA, the reduction in benefits is $1 for every $2 of earnings over the annual exempt amount, $11,640 in 2005. For workers who are first eligible after 1985 for both (a) a pension based on non-covered employment; and (b) Social Security retirement (or disability) benefits, a different benefit formula applies which provides somewhat lower benefits. The Social Security benefit for a spouse of a retired worker is subject to a pension offset if the spouse receives a governmental pension based on his or her own work in noncovered employment. However, the offset does not apply if: (i) the person has received or became eligible to receive the pension before December 1, 1982, and met eligibility requirements for Social Security auxiliaries benefits as they existed in January 1977; or (ii) if the person receives, or is eligible to receive, the pension before July 1, 1983, and the person was dependent on his or her spouse for at least one-half support at the time the spouse died, became disabled or became entitled to Social Security benefits. The amount of the public pension used for purposes of the offset against Social Security spouses benefits is equal to two-thirds of the public pension. The benefit for the spouse of a retired worker is also offset dollar for dollar by the amount of any Social Security benefit the spouse receives based on his or her own work. Effective for those who have reached age 62 since August 1981, a retired worker or spouse can receive benefits only for months in which he or she has attained at least age 62 for the entire month. No benefit can be paid to an alien in the United States unless he or she is lawfully present in the United States. In addition, an alien cannot qualify

for benefits if he or she never had a work-authorized Social Seurity Number (SSN) effective for benefit applications based on SSNs issued after 2003). Beneficiary Eligibility: Benefits are paid to retired workers age 62 and over who have worked the required number of years under Social Security, and to certain family members. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of age is required. If applying for benefits for auxiliaries, additional proofs of age, dependency, and relationship to the retired worker may be required. To receive benefits, auxiliaries must have a SSN. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or, telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Retired workers, spouses and divorced spouses may also apply via the Internet. Award Procedure: After review of the application is completed, the applicant (or representative payee) will be notified by mail. Deadlines: It is to the workers advantage to apply for benefits in the three months before he or she retires. Retroactivity is limited to 6 months if unreduced benefits are being awarded. No retroactivity is provided where reduced benefit s are being awarded. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security office. The appeal process can range from a case review to a review by the Federal Courts. An appeal must be requested in writing within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of SSAs decision is received by the applicant. The 60 days start the day after not ice is received. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. RELATED PROGRAMS: Application Procedure: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or, telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Retired workers, spouses and divorced spouses may also apply via the Internet. Award Procedure: After review of the application is completed, the applicant (or representative payee) will be notified by mail. Deadlines: It is to the workers advantage to apply for benefits in the three months before he or she retires. Retroactivity is limited to 6 months if unreduced benefits are being awarded. No retroactivity is provided where reduced benefits are being awarded. Appeals: 301

Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security office. The appeal process can range from a case review to a review by the Federal Courts. An appeal must be requested in writing within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of SSAs decision is received by the applicant. The 60 days start the day after notice is received. Renewals: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-8006-0-7-651. Obligations: (Benefit Payments) FY 07 $406,880,000,000; FY 08 est $428,032,000,000; and FY 09 est reported. (Note: These figures represent benefits actually paid, or expected to be paid.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly cash benefits for a worker retiring at full retirement age (FRA) in 2005 range up to $1,939 and to a maximum of $3,394.10 for a family of such a worker receiving benefits. As of December 31, 2004, the average benefit paid to a retired worker alone (no family members receiving benefits) was $942 and the average amount payable to a retired worker with an eligible spouse was $1,574. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2006, an average of 33,638,000 retired workers and their auxiliaries received monthly cash benefits. For fiscal year 2007, an average of 34,137,000 retired workers and their auxiliaries received monthly cash benefits. During fiscal year 2008, the average number receiving benefits is expected to increase to 34,673,000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Public Inquiries, Room 4100, Annex, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD 21235. Telephone: (410) 965-2736. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.socialsecurity.gov APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or, telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Retired workers, spouses and divorced spouses may also apply via the Internet .

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3. SOCIAL SECURITY-SURVIVORS INSURANCE

FEDERAL AGENCY: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OBJECTIVES: To replace part of the earnings lost to dependents because of the workers death. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use; Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Monthly cash benefits are paid to eligible family members of deceased workers. There are no restrictions on the use of benefits, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. The Federal government gives the States funds, in advance or by way of reimbursement, for necessary costs in making disability determinations under 20 CFR part 404 subparts P and Q. Necessary costs are direct as well as indirect costs as defined in 41 CFR Part 1-15, Subpart 1-15.7 of the Federal Procurement Regulations System for costs incurred before April 1, 1984; and 48 CFR 31, Subpart 31.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and Federal Management Circular A-74-4 as amended or superseded for costs incurred after March 31, 1984. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Benefits are payable only if the deceased was insured for survivors insurance protection. Coverage credits under the social security systems of certain foreign countries with which the U.S. has reciprocal agreements may be taken into account to meet the requirements. Survivors eligible for monthly cash benefits are the following: widows or widowers age 60 or over; surviving divorced spouses age 60 or over (married to the deceased worker for at least 10 years); disabled widows, widowers or surviving divorced spouses ages 50- 59; widows, widowers, or surviving divorced spouses at any age who have in their care a child under age 16 or disabled and entitled to benefits on the deceased workers Social Security record; unmarried children under age 18, under age 19 and a full time student in elementary or secondary school; or age 18 or older and under a disability which began before age 22; and dependent parents age 62 and over. All survivors benefits, other than for beneficiaries at full retirement age (FRA) or older, are subject to an earnings test. Beginning with the year 2000, the retirement earnings test was eliminated beginning with the month in which the beneficiary reaches FRA. A person at and above FRA will not have Social Security benefits reduced because of earnings. In the calendar year in which a beneficiary reaches FRA, benefits are reduced $1 for every $3 of earnings above the limit allowed by law, $31,080 in 2005, but this reduction is applied only to months prior to attainment of FRA. For years before the year the beneficiary attains FRA, the reduction in benefits is $1 for every $2 of earnings over the annual exempt amount, $12,000 in 2005. Except for benefits to children and dependent parents, all survivors benefits are subject to a pension offset if the person is also receiving a governmental pension based on his or her own work in non-covered employment. However, the offset does not apply: (1) If the person receives, or is eligible to receive, the pension before December 1, 1982, and can meet the requirements for the Social Security auxiliarys benefit as they existed in January 1977; or (2) if the person receives, or is eligible to receive, the pension before July 1, 1983, and the person was dependent on his or her spouse for at least one-half support at the time the spouse died, became disabled or became entitled to Social Security benefits. The amount of the public pension used for purposes of the offset against Social Security survivors benefits is equal to two-thirds of the public pension. Benefits for widows/widowers and surviving divorced spouses are also offset dollar for dollar by any Social Security benefit the surviving spouse receives based on his or her own work. Under certain conditions, a lump-sum death payment of $255 is payable to the widow or children of the deceased worker. Further, no benefit can be paid to an alien in the United States unless he is lawfully present in the United States. Also, an alien cannot qualify for benefits if he or she never had a work-authorized Social Security Number (SSN) (effective for benefit applications based on SSNs issued after 2003). Beneficiary Eligibility: Widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses age 60 or over are

entitled as long as the worker met the insurance requirements. Widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses also qualify at any age if they have entitled children of the worker under age 16 or disabled children in their care; unmarried children: under age 18, under age 19 and a full-time student in elementary or secondary school or age 18 or older and under a disability which began before age 22; and dependent parents age 62 and over. To claim benefits as disabled widows, widowers, or surviving divorced spouses, individuals ages 50-59 must show that they have a disability that started no later than 7 years after the insured died or 7 years after certain other events. Disability currently has the same meaning for these entitlements as it does for workers who claim disability insurance (see 96.001). As in worker disability claims, there is also a 5-month waiting period after the disability began before benefits begin and entitlement to Medicare after 24 months of entitlement to benefits. Children of the worker claiming benefits because of disability are also subject to the definition of disability used for workers and must show that they have been disabled since before they reached age 22. There is no waiting period for these benefits. Credentials/Documentation: Social Security number, proof of death, age, and relationship. For certain auxiliaries, proof of support may be required. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Award Procedure: After review of the application is completed, the applicant (or representative payee) will be notified by mail. Deadlines: Retroactivity is limited to 6 months if unreduced benefits are being awarded. Other than a minor exception that permits one-month retroactivity if the widow(er) files for benefits in the month after the month of the workers death, no retroactivity is provided in most cases when reduced benefits are being awarded. For disabled surviving spouses and disabled surviving divorced spouses, benefits may be retroactive for up to 12 months. Appeals: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security office. The appeal process can range from a case review to a review by the Federal courts. An appeal must be requested in writing within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of SSAs decision is received by the applicant. The 60 days start, the day after receipt of the notice. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 20-8006-0-7-651. Obligations: (Benefit Payments) FY 07 $69,830,000,000; FY 08 $71,704,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. (Note: These figures represent benefits actually paid, or expected to be paid. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly cash benefits range up to $1,939 for the widow or widower of a worker who dies at age 65 in January 2005. As of December 31, 2004, the average benefit paid to an aged widow or widower alone was $920, and the average amount paid to a widowed mother or father with two or more eligible children was $1,905. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: For fiscal year 2007, an average of 6,544,000 received monthly cash benefits. During fiscal year 2008, the average number receiving benefits is expected to increase to 6,499,000. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office:

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Office of Public Inquiries, Room 4100, Annex, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD 21235. Telephone: (410) 965-2736. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.socialsecurity.gov APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office.

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4. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME

FEDERAL AGENCY: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OBJECTIVES: To ensure a minimum level of income to persons who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, and whose income and resources are below specified levels. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use; Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are made to persons who have attained age 65 or who are blind or disabled and meet the means-tested and other requirements of the program. Generally, there are no restrictions on the use of benefits received by beneficiaries, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. The Federal government gives the States funds, in advance or by way of reimbursement, for necessary costs in making disability determinations under 20 CFR 404 subparts P and Q and part 416 subparts I and J. Necessary costs are direct as well as indirect costs as defined in 41 CFR 1-15, subpart 1-15.7 of the Federal Procurement Regulations System for costs incurred before April 1, 1984; and 48 CFR 31, Subpart 31.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations System and Federal Management Circular No. A-74-4 as amended or superseded for costs incurred after March 31, 1984. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: To be found disabled for SSI purposes: an individual aged 18 or older must be unable to do any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. An individual under age 18 must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment or combination of impairments that causes marked and severe functional limitations, and that can be expected to cause death or that has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months. Individuals of any age engaging in substantial gainful activity at the time they apply for benefits will not be considered disabled. To be found blind for SSI purposes, an individual of any age must be statutorily blind. This means central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with use of a correcting lens. The eligibility of an individual who has attained age 65 or who is blind or disabled is determined on the basis of an assessment of the individuals monthly income and resources, citizenship or alien status, U.S. residency, and certain other eligibility requirements. In determining a months income, the first $20 of Social Security benefits or other unearned income is not counted. An additional $65 of earned income ($85 if the person had no unearned income) received in a month plus one-half of the remainder above $65 (or $85) also is not counted. If, after these (and other) exclusions, an individuals countable income, effective January 2005, is less than $579 per month ($869 for a couple, both of whom are aged, blind or disabled) and countable resources are less than $2,000 ($3,000 for a couple), the individual may be eligible for payments. The values of household goods, personal effects, an automobile, life insurance, and property needed for self support are, under policies set out in regulations, excluded in determining value of resources. Burial spaces for an individual and immediate family and burial funds, up to $1,500 each for an individual and spouse, are excluded from resources. The value of a home which serves as the principal place of residence is also excluded in resource valuation. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals who have attained age 65 or are blind or disabled, who continue to meet the income and resources tests, citizenship/qualified alien status, U.S. residence, and certain other requirements. Eligibility may continue for beneficiaries who engage in substantial gainful activity despite disabling physical or mental impairments. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of age, marital status, income and resources, establishment of

blindness or disability, proof of residence in the United States and U.S. citizenship, or alien status is required. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office. Award Procedure: The individual (and representative payee, if any,) will be notified by mail of award or denial. Deadlines: None. Benefits are not paid prior to the month following the month of application. However, an emergency advance payment may be available in the month of filing the application. Appeals: Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security office. The appeal process ranges from a case review or field office conference to a review by the Federal Courts. An appeal must be requested within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of SSAs initial determination is received by the applicant. The 60 days start the day after you receive the notice. Renewals: Continuing Disability Reviews: Persons are contacted periodically to see if they continue to qualify for benefits. A Redetermination of a persons benefit amount, based on income and resources, will be made on a scheduled basis at periodic intervals. Periodic Continuing Disability Reveiws are scheduled to determine if a person continues to be disabled. Unscheduled redeterminations are made when changes in circumstances are reported. The length of time between scheduled redeterminations varies depending on the likelihood that the beneficiarys situation may change in a way that affects payment amount or eligibility. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Some mandatory State supplements are required by SSI law to maintain former State recipients December 1973 payment levels at pre-supplemental security income levels, increased by cost-of-living adjustments, where such payments were higher than the initial supplemental security income standards. States also have the option of paying supplements. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will administer for a fee under agreements with States both mandatory and optional State supplements. States paying supplements are required by SSI law to maintain either their State supplement expenditures or their payment levels when Federal benefit rates are increased. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Benefits are paid monthly. Accrued benefits are paid in a lump sum unless they exceed a specified amount in which case they are paid in up to three installments at 6 month intervals. In the case of a disabled child, accrued payments over a certain amount must be retained in a dedicated account and used only for certain approved expenditures. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 75-0406-0-1-609. Obligations: (Benefit Payments) FY 07 $36,481,897,840; FY 08 est $41,225,000,000; and FY 09 est not reported. (Note: These figures represent benefits actually paid, or expected to be paid.) Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly Federal cash payments range from $1 to $637 for an aged, blind, or disabled individual who does not have an eligible spouse, and from $1 to $956 for an aged, blind, or disabled individual and an eligible spouse. 305

These rates became effective January 2008. The average Federal monthly benefit payment for December 2007 was $437. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 2003, an average of 6,553,000 persons per month were Federal Supplemental Security Income recipients. It is estimated that in fiscal year 2004, an average of 6,711,000 recipients will receive monthly cash benefits. During fiscal year 2005, the average number receiving payments is estimated to be 6,867,000 per month. Not included are those persons who receive only State supplementary payments, some of which are administered by the Social Security Administration for the States as part of the SSI program. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Office of Public Inquiries, Room 4100, Annex, Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD 21235. Telephone: (410) 965-2736. Use the same number for FTS. Web Site Address: http://www.socialsecurity.gov APPLICATION FORM: No application form. Call toll free at 1-800-772-1213 or telephone or visit the local Social Security Office.

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5. SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS

(Special Veterans Benefits; SVB) FEDERAL AGENCY: SOCIAL SECURIT Y ADMINISTRATION OBJECTIVES: To pay a special benefit to certain World War II veterans, who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and meet other specified criteria for each month that they reside outside of the United States. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Monthly cash benefits are paid to certain World War II veterans who meet the qualification criteria prescribed in the law for each month they reside outside the United States on the first day of that month. There are no restrictions on the use of benefits, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: In order to become entitled for SVB, an applicant must: be age 65 or older on December 14, 1999, the date the Law was enacted; be a World War II veteran with length and dates of service and character of discharge as specified in the Law, this includes Filipino veterans of World War II who served in the organized military forces of the Philippines while the forces were in the service of the U.S. armed forces, or served in organized guerrilla forces under the auspices of the U.S. military; be eligible for SSI benefits for December 1999, the month the Law was enacted; be eligible for SSI benefits for the month that the application for SVB was filed; and, have other benefit income that is less than 75 percent of the SSI Federal benefit rate. For 2006, 75 percent of the SSI Federal benefit rate is $452.25. Beneficiary Eligibility: Benefits are paid to certain World War II veterans meeting the criteria specified under Applicant Eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Proof of age, military service, the receipt and amount of benefit income, and foreign residence is required. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: An application may be filed at any local Social Security office, the SSA Division of the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Philippines, and U.S. Embassies and consulates worldwide. Award Procedure: The applicant (and representative payee, if any) will be notified by mail of award or denial. Deadlines: Benefits are not paid prior to May 2000, or prior to the month of application, whichever is later. Appeals: A request for appeal may be filed at any local Social Security office, the SSA Division of the Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Manila, the Philippines and U.S. Embassies and consulates worldwide. The appeal process ranges from a local office review to a review by the Federal courts. Generally, appeals must be filed within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of decision is received by the applicant. Renewals: The law allows for the redetermination of a persons benefit amount and continuing eligibility. The procedures for conducting such reviews are not yet determined.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 28-0401-0-1-701. Obligations: (Federal Benefit Payments) FY 07 $11,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The maximum monthly SVB payable for current year 2006 is $452.25 (Per Title VIII of the Act, the benefit amount equals 75 percent of the SSI Federal benefit rate.) This amount will change yearly. The monthly SVB amount payable to an individual is reduced by the amount of that persons other benefit income for the month. Other benefit income includes any recurring payment received as an annuity, pension, retirement or disability benefit. The average monthly federal payment for January 2006 is $342.68. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Social Security Administration began taking SVB applications in April 2000 and initiated benefit payments in May 2000. The SVB program has approximately 2,550 beneficiaries who have established residency in the Philippines receiving monthly SVB payments. Individuals may apply at any U.S. Social Security Office, at the SSA Division of the Office of Veterans Affairs in Manila, Philippines, or at any U.S. Embassy or consulate. INFORMATION CONTACTS Headquarters Office: Social Security Administration, Office of Public Inquiries, Windsor Park Building, 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235. Telephone: (410) 9652736. Web Site Address: http://www.socialsecurity.gov APPLICATION FORM: SSA-2000

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SECTION 22: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

1. BRIDGE ALTERATION
(Truman-Hobbs Act) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY To accomplish alteration of obstructive bridges to render navigation through or under it reasonably free, easy, and unobstructed for the benefit of navigation. In accordance with the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1996, permanent authority exists in 49 U.S.C. 104(e) to transfer funds from the Federal-Aid Highways discretionary bridge program to the Coast Guard to finance alteration of Truman-Hobbs obstructive highway bridges. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds are reimbursed to bridge owner to cover payments of the Governments share for work performed in altering the obstructive bridge in accordance with the approved general plans and specifications. All changes to plans and specifications need prior approval of the Coast Guard before reimbursement of expenditure can be authorized. Costs of alteration attributable to the following are ineligible: (1) direct and special benefits which will accrue to the bridge owner as a result of the alteration, (2) the expectable savings in repair or maintenance costs, (3) requirements of traffic by railroad or highway or both, (4) increasing carrying capacity, (5) portion of the actual capital cost of the old bridge or such part of the old bridge as may be altered or changed or rebuilt as the used service life of the whole or a part, as the case may be, bears to the total estimated service life of the whole or such part: Provided, that the part of the cost of alteration of any bridge for both highway and railroad traffic, attributable to the requirements of traffic by highway, shall be borne by the proprietor of the highway. (6) Provided further, that in the event the alteration or relocation of any bridge may be desirable for the reason that the bridge unreasonably obstructs navigation, but also for some other reason, the Secretary may require equitable contribution from any interested person, firm, association, corporation, municipality, county, or State desiring such alteration or relocation for such other reason, as a condition precedent to the making of an order for such alteration or relocation. The United States shall bear the balance of the cost, including that part attributable to the necessities of navigation. Bridge alteration and relocation actions must comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (Public Law 91-190), as amended; the CEQ Regulations (40 CFR 1500-1508) which implements NEPA; Executive Order 11514, as amended, Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality; DOT Order 5610.1C, Procedures for Considering Environmental Impacts, and COMDTINST M16475.1C, NEPA Implementing Procedures. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: (1) Any State, county, municipality, or other political subdivision or any corporation, association, partnership, or individual owning or jointly owning any lawful bridge over navigable waters of the United States which is used and operated for the purpose of carrying railroad traffic, or both railroad and highway traffic, or (2) Any State, county, municipality, or other political subdivision owning or jointly owning any lawful bridge over the navigable waters of the United States which is used and operated for the purpose of carrying highway traffic. Beneficiary Eligibility: Navigation, maritime transportation interests, commercial and recreational boating public, marine traffic, ports, bridge owners, land transportation, and general local public. Credentials/Documentation: A bridge must be determined to unreasonably obstruct navigation. This determination is made by the Coast Guard after conducting an investigation and determining that the navigational benefits that would accrue as a result of altering the bridge equal or exceed the cost of alteration.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: An applicant should contact the Coast Guard District bridge staff or Headquarters bridge staff for information as to what is necessary to support his/her complaint that a bridge is unreasonably obstructive to navigation. Application Procedure: A formal written complaint stating that a bridge is unreasonably obstructive is made to the appropriate Coast Guard District Commander who determines through informal discussions with the complainant, waterway users, other interested parties, whether or not a preliminary investigation is required. Impediments to highway or railway are not valid complaints. In some cases, based on the accident history of a bridge alone, a preliminary investigation may be initiated by the District Commander. Computing benefits is not a responsibility of the complainant, it is a Coast Guard responsibility. Environmental considerations also do not enter into consideration for determining whether or not a bridge is unreasonably obstructive. Award Procedure: When preliminary investigation of the District Commander indicates sufficient benefits to navigation are not readily available to at least justify a detailed investigation, the District Commander informs the complainant that there is no sufficient evidence to warrant further investigation and closes the case. However, when the preliminary investigation indicates that the bridge may be unreasonably obstructive, the District Commander undertakes a detailed investigation with the approval of the Commandant (G-OPT). The Coast Guard District holds a public hearing to determine the facts upon which a firm decision to alter or not alter is made. The detailed investigation is reviewed by the Commandant, if the navigational benefit equals to or is greater than the cost of the bridge alteration, then the bridge is declared unreasonably obstructive to navigation and therefore, becomes eligible for Federal funding under the Truman-Hobbs Act. For additional details refer to 33 CFR 116. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 1. Within six months from the start of the preliminary investigation, if sufficient costs to navigation are not readily available to justify a detailed investigation, the case is closed out by the District Commander. 2. Extension of time beyond the six months may be allowed provided a quarterly progress report is forwarded to the Commandant. 3. Final investigation report including the benefit and cost ratio which becomes the basis for the determination to declare the bridge an unreasonable obstruction to navigation is completed within a 3-year period from the date of initial complaint. Appeals: Within 60 days of the District Commanders decision that the case is closed, an appeal must be submitted in writing to the U. S. Coast Guard Directorate of Operations Policy (G-OP), 2100 Second Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001. Commandant will take action on the appeal within 90 days of the receipt of the appeal. Renewals: The case may be reopened at any time if changes in navigation occur or additional information is provided. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The general statutory procedures which serve as the basis of determining the proportionate shares of the total cost of the project to be borne by the United States and by the bridge owner is described in the Act of June 21, 1940, as amended (Truman-Hobbs Act) (54 Stat. 497, 33 U.S.C. 516). The general procedure and statutory requirements are also listed in 33 CFR 116.30. In the event the alteration or relocation of any bridge may be desirable for reasons that the bridge unreasonably obstructs navigation, 308

but also for some other reasons, equitable contribution from any interested person, firm, association, corporation, municipality, county, or State desiring such alteration or relocation as a condition precedent to making an order for alteration or relocation. The United States bears the balance of the cost including that part attributable to the necessities of navigation. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: There is no restriction placed on the time period over which the payment of the total share of the United States is made except the time period should be reasonable. This time period is determined by the Commandant. After approving the general plans and specifications for the alteration of such bridge, the guarantee of the owner not to exceed the total project cost, the fixing of proportionate shares of the United States and the owner, out of the funds appropriated by Congress, reimbursement or payment to the bridge owner begins on such construction costs as the work progresses and upon receipt of the certification of completion. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-0601-0-1-403. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $16,029,044; FY 08 est $16,400,000; FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: From fiscal year 2001 through fiscal year 2002, the range of the financial assistance was $14,740,000 to $42,800,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The Coast Guard has completed 27 bridge alteration projects at a total cost of $193 million to the Government. At present, 9 projects located in Georgia, Iowa, Louisiana, Illinois, Alabama, Massachusetts, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania are under design and construction. The majority of the above projects are railroad bridges with a small number of highway bridges. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: District Bridge Administrators in each district are the local points of contact. Coast Guard District Offices. First Coast Guard District (obr): Mr. John McDonald (obr), 408 Atlantic Ave., Boston, MA 02210-2209. Commercial: (617) 223-8364. Fax: (617) 223-8026. Gary Kassof (obr), Battery Park Bldg., New York, NY 10004-5073. Commercial: (212) 6687165. Fax: (212) 668-7967. Western River Directorate (obr), Roger Wiebusch, 1222 Spruce St., St. Louis, MO 63103-2398. Commercial: (314) 539-3900. Fax: 314-539-3755. Fifth Coast Guard District (Aowb) Ann Deaton, Federal Building, 431 Crawford St., Portsmouth, VA 237045004. Commercial: (757) 398-6557. Fax: (757) 398-6334. Seventh Coast Guard District (oan) Gregg Shapley, Brickell Plaza, 909 SE. 1st Ave., Miami, FL 33130-3050. Commercial: (305) 415-6743. Fax: (305) 4156757. Eighth Coast Guard District (obc) Marcus Redford, Hale Boggs Federal Bldg., 501 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130-3396. Commercial: (504) 589-2965. Fax: (504) 589-3063. Ninth Coast Guard District (obr) Bob Bloom, 1240 East 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44199-2060. Commercial: (216) 902-6085. Fax: (216) 902-6088. Eleventh Coast Guard. District (oan-2), David Sulouff, Bldg. 10, Rm. 50-6, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Commercial: (510) 437-3514. Fax: (510) 437-5836. Thirteenth Coast Guard District (ob), John Mikesell Federal Bldg., 915 Second Ave., Seattle, WA 98174-1067. Commercial: (206) 2207270. Fax: (206) 220-7285. Fourteenth Coast Guard District (oan), CDR Thomas Hooper Federal Bldg., 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Rm. 9139, Honolulu, HI 96850-4982. Commercial: (808) 541-2315. Fax: (808) 541- 2318. Seventeenth Coast Guard District (oan) Jim Helfinstine, P.O. Box 25517, Juneau, AK 99802-5517. Commercial: (907) 463-2268. Fax: (907) 4632273. Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, SW., Washington, D.C. 20528. Telephone: (202) 282-8000. Web Site Address: http://www.dhs.gov

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: 1. Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge over the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon. 2. CSX Transportation Company Bridge over the East Pascagoula River, Pascagoula, Mississippi. 3. Trent River Railroad Bridge, New Bern, North Carolina. 4. Norfolk and Southern Railroad Bridge over the Mississippi River, Hannibal, Missouri. 5. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge over the Mississippi River, Burlington, Iowa. 6. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company Bridge over the Mississippi River, Fort Madison, Iowa. 7. Georgia DOT Sidney Lanier Bridge over the Burnswick River, Burnswick, Georgia. 8. Florida Avenue Bridge across the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal, New Orleans, Louisiana. 9. Boston City Bridge over Chelsea river, Boston, Massachusetts. 10. South Carolina DOT Limehouse Bridge over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Charleston, South Carolina. 11. U.S. Navy Reserve Basin Bridge, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 12. EJ&E Railroad Company Bridge over the Illinois Waterway, Divine, Illinois. 13. CSX Transportation Company Bridge over the Mobile River, Hurricane, Alabama. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The selection criteria are primarily based on the benefit to navigation and the cost of alteration of the obstructive bridge. The following Criteria are used to determine if a bridge is obstructive under the Truman Hobbs Act: The District Commander receives complaints that a bridge is obstructive to navigation, or he can initiate an investigation because of numerous accidents. Through informal discussions with the complainant and other affected and or concerned parties, if sufficient information is available, the District Commander may formulate an opinion on whether or not the bridge in question is an unreasonable obstruction to navigation. If the District Commander determines that further investigation is not warranted, the District Commander informs the complainant there is not enough evidence to warrant an investigation and takes no further action. If the District Commander concludes that the bridge could be an unreasonable obstruction to navigation, the District Commander conducts a Preliminary Investigation, which involves: analyzing the existing bridge to determine if the navigational clearances are restrictive and to what extent; describing the waterway in the vicinity of the bridge (with charts of the area) for the record to establish, area and location of bridge in question, and any naturally occurring aspects of the environment which may impact navigation; collecting data on bridge openings to establish amount of use, accidents attributed to restrictive navigational clearances and not pilot error, all costs associated with accidents as described above, and other costs associated with the need to alter for the benefit of navigation (i.e., the cost of double tripping); computing the navigation benefits; and recommending a course of action. A Preliminary Investigation Report is sent to the Commandant for review. If the Commandant determines that the bridge is not an unreasonable obstruction to navigation, the Commandant then notifies the District Commander that the bridge does not qualify for alteration under the Truman-Hobbs Act and no further action is required. The case may be reopened if changes in navigation occur. If the Commandant determines that the bridge may be an unreasonable obstruction to navigation, the Commandant then directs the District Commander to conduct a detailed investigation. The purpose of the investigation is to gather additional facts to determine if the bridge is indeed an unreasonable obstruction to navigation, what clearances are needed, and any other circumstances that need disclosing. The District Commander forwards a Detailed Investigation Report to the Commandant. The report contains detailed information and substantiated data collected during the investigation in support of the recommendation. The Commandant reviews the Detailed Investigation Report and conducts a Benefit/Cost Analysis. The Commandant then determines if the benefit to navigation which will result from the alteration is at least equal to the cost of making the bridge alterations. If the benefit does not at least equal the cost then the bridge can not be altered under the Truman-Hobbs Act. The Navigation Benefit is used to calculate the Benefit-to Cost Ratio (B/C). The B/C will be used to determine eligibility under the Truman-Hobbs Act and to justify for funding before Congress. The Navigational Benefits generally will be calculated in three categories, namely: (1) Vessels delays resulting from limited clearances of the bridge (or Transit Time Savings, resulting from a reduction in transit time and thus operating expenses in clearing the bridge zone); (2) Collision damage resulting from accidents caused by the limited clearance of the bridge (or Water Accident Reduction Savings, due to elimination/reduction of future damages to the bridge, fenders, and vessels); and (3) Certain other savings have been eliminated. Examples of these savings are elimination of a need for extra pilots, crew, and tugs; elimination of environmental delays such as tide, wind, currents darkness, visibility directly attributable 309

to the limited clearance of the bridge itself; and increase in trips, because the restrictive bridge clearance that had heretofore prohibited the use of larger barge and/or tows. The Benefit-to-Cost Ratio is computed and is the indicator to determine if a bridge is an unreasonable obstruction to navigation alterable under the Truman-Hobbs Act. If the Commandant concludes that the bridge does not qualify for alteration under the TrumanHobbs Act, the Commandant notifies the District Commander that the bridge does not qualify and no further action is required. However the case may be reopened with additional information if the Commandant determines that the bridge is an unreasonable obstruction to navigation, and qualifies for alteration under the Truman-Hobbs Act. The Commandant notifies the District Commander to inform the bridge owner of the required changes. The bridge owner is given 60 days to reply. When the reply is received or when the 60 days are up, the Commandant issues the order to alter. The District Commander prioritizes investigations of possible obstructive bridges based upon a variety of relevant factors. The factors taken into account are type of bridge, location of bridge, cross current, accident history of the bridge, traffic density, duration of channel blockage and time to reopen, severity of damage resulting from accidents, type and amount of cargo transiting through the bridge, risk of the bridge being hit and savings due to avoidance of collision risk, economic impact to navigation industry, possible environmental consequences that may result from an accident and benefits to navigation. Priorities are continuously reviewed and updated by bridge division at Headquarters. Inter-district priority for the alteration of bridges is established by Headquarters. Priority is based on the severity of impacts attributable to each bridge. Priorities are updated as new bridges come to the District Commanders attention and as new information becomes available that require changes in priorities. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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2. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE-TRAINING ASSISTANCE

(Student Stipend Reimbursement Program (SEP)) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OBJECTIVES: To defray travel and per diem expenses of State, local and tribal emergency management personnel who attend training courses conducted by the Emergency Management Institute, at the Emmitsburg, Maryland facility; Bluemont, Virginia facility; Nobel Training Center in Anniston, Alabama; and selected off-site locations. Its purpose is to improve emergency management practices among State, local and tribal government managers, in response to emergencies and disasters. Programs embody the Comprehensive Emergency Management System by unifying the elements of management common to all emergencies: planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: State (includes territories), local, and tribal emergency management officials, who have been approved for training by the Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, Maryland, in emergency management skills. Reimbursement may be made for a portion of their travel, but students are required to pay for meals. On campus quarters and bus transportation from metro airports to EMI training sites may be furnished at no charge. In order to save airfare costs under this program, students are encouraged to travel to EMI training sites on Saturday when dormitory space is available in lieu of Sunday travel (some restrictions apply). ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals who need emergency management training and are assigned to an emergency management position in State, local or tribal government. Effective October 1, 1998, participants are limited to three trips per fiscal year and are limited to taking the same course only once. Employees of State, local and tribal offices of emergency services are exempt. Only one round trip participant stipend will be paid to each individual for each course attended. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals who need emergency management training and are assigned to an emergency management position in State, local or tribal government. Credentials/Documentation: Student Stipend Agreement (FEMA 75-3) accompanied by required support documentation. Individuals must have already been accepted into the course. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Application is made to the Educational and Academic Support Branch at the National Emergency Training Center using the Student Stipend Agreement after acceptance into the course. The Student Stipend Agreement must be accompanied by the required supporting documentation. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: The completed agreement will be processed immediately. If reimbursement is to be made, a U.S. Department of Treasury payment schedule is prepared and a reimbursement check is issued directly to the beneficiary within 60 days. Deadlines: Apply at time of registration for class or generally within one day after the start of class.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Applications are processed within two-weeks of submission. Appeals: May be made to the Superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The Emergency Management Institute may reimburse State, local and tribal students for a portion of their travel, furnish on campus quarters and bus transportation from metro airports to EMI training sites at no charge, but require participant payment of meals. Students from Federal agencies will not be reimbursed for travel and per diem. Students from foreign governments are not eligible for travel and per diem through the stipend program. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-0711-0-1-999. Obligations: (Direct assistance student stipends) FY 07 $1,296,853; FY 08 est $1,300,000; and FY 09 est $1,300,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Refer to program guidance. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In the prior fiscal year, 14,565 students attended courses, and 3,068 of those students received a stipend by the Emergency Management Institute Resident Program. Approximately the same level of activity is estimated for the current fiscal year. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, Preparedness Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Emergency Management Institute (EMI), C/O 245 Murray Lane - Bldg. #410, Washington, DC, 20523, phone: 301-447-1000; http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/contactus.asp. Web Site Address: www.training.fema.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Students are provided an opportunity to attend courses at the Emergency Management Institute resident facility, Bluemont facility, Anniston facility, and selected off site locations. Cost to the individual or the organization represented include meals, travel to point of major embarkment and return, personnel replacement costs, and related expenses. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Individuals must meet individual course prerequisites and be recommended by their State, local or tribal government for training. APPLICATION FORM: FEMA

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3. CORA BROWN FUND

FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OBJECTIVES: To use funds made possible by a bequest of funds from the late Cora C. Brown of Kansas City, Missouri, who left a portion of her estate to the United States for the purpose of helping victims of natural disasters not caused by or attributed to war. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To provide for disaster-related needs that have not been, or will not be met by government agencies or any other organizations which have programs to address such needs; however, the fund is not intended to replace or supersede these programs. The fund may not be used in a way that is inconsistent with other federally mandated disaster assistance or insurance programs. Money from the fund will not duplicate assistance for which a person is eligible from other sources. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals, families, and groups in need of (1) Disaster-related home repair and rebuilding; (2) disaster-related unmet needs; and (3) other services which alleviate human suffering and promote the well being of disaster victims. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals, families, and groups in need. Credentials/Documentation: Recommendation from Regional Director or his/her designee. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Disaster victims do not apply for assistance from the fund, instead, they are identified and recommended by the Regional Director or his/her representatives, with assistance from other governmental agencies and voluntary disaster agencies. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-8244-0-7-453. Obligations: (Direct Payments) FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 245 Murray Lane -Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: 202-646-4528. Web Site Address: http://www.dhs.gov APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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4. DISASTER LEGAL SERVICES

FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OBJECTIVES: To provide legal assistance to individuals affected by a major Federal disaster. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Free legal services, including legal advice, counseling, and representation in non-fee-generating cases are provided, except as provided in paragraph (b) in Part 206.164. Fee- generating cases (i.e., part of a settlement awarded by the court) shall not be accepted by lawyers operating under these regulations, and will be referred by the Regional Director through existing lawyer referral services. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Low-income individuals, families, and groups. Beneficiary Eligibility: When the President declares a major disaster in which individual assistance programs are triggered, legal services and advice are made available to victims who are unable to secure such services as a result of the disaster. Credentials/Documentation: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-0702-0-1-453. Obligations: (Salaries and Expenses); FY 07 $41,242; FY 08 $48,553 and FY 09 est not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), c/o 245 Murray Lane - Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: 800-621-FEMA (3363). Web Site Address: http://www.dhs.gov APPLICATION FORM: No standard form.

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5. DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

(DUA) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OBJECTIVES: To provide special federally funded weekly benefits to workers and self-employed individuals who are unemployed as a direct result of a Presidentially-declared major disaster, and who are not eligible for regular Unemployment Insurance benefits paid by States. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use; Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Payment of DUA weekly benefits and reemployment assistance services to individuals unemployed as a direct result of a Presidentially-declared major disaster. Funds are used for benefit payments to individuals, project administrative costs to States, oversight payments to Department of Labor (DOL), and technical assistance. DUA weekly benefits and reemployment assistance require proof of employment eligibility, proof of employment or self-employment to assist in determining a Weekly Benefit Amount (WBA), and aliens must prove they are qualified aliens (as determined by the Immigration and Naturalization Service) in order to be eligible to receive a federal public benefit. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Disaster victims who have experienced direct loss of employment as a result of a Presidentially-declared major disaster designated for DUA. Beneficiary Eligibility: Eligible disaster victims in designated major disaster areas. Credentials/Documentation: FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations 44 CFR Part 206.141 and the DOL Regulations at 20 CFR Part 625. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The State Governor makes a request for a Presidential declaration of a major disaster through the appropriate FEMA Regional Director having jurisdiction over the State. Requests for assistance must be made by the Governor in accordance with FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations, 44 CFR 206. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or officials designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Upon declaration of a major disaster declaration designated for DUA, applicants may make application with their local State Workforce Agency (SWA). Award Procedure: Funds are allocated from the Presidents Disaster Relief Fund and FEMA transfers funding to DOL for use in designated major disaster areas declared for DUA. Deadlines: Generally, applications for DUA must be filed within 30 days after the date of the SWA announcement regarding availability of DUA. When applicants have good cause, they may file claims after the 30-day deadline. However, no initial application will be considered if filed after the 26th week following the declaration date. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Normally, within 1 to 2 weeks.

Appeals: Appeals must be filed in accordance with DOL Regulation 20 CFR Part 625. Renewals: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: DUA may be paid from the period beginning with the first week (as defined in State law) following the date the major disaster began, and extending up through, but no longer than, the 26th week following the Presidential major disaster declaration date. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-0702-0-1-453. Obligations: (Direct Payments/Services) FY 07 $8,398,718; FY 08 est $12,619,457; and FY 09 est not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), c/o 245 Murray Lane - Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: 800-621-FEMA (3363). Web Site Address: http://www.fema.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. A Presidential Disaster or Emergency Declaration must be issued, before individuals and households can register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. Applications will not be accepted from individuals who reside outside the area declared as a disaster zone by the President .

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6. DISASTER HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS IN PRESIDENTIAL DECLARED DISASTER ZONES
FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OBJECTIVES: To provide assistance to affected individuals and households within Presidential-declared disaster zones to enable them to address disasterrelated housing and other necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance, insurance, or through other means. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Presidential-declared disasters, such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or wildfire. Program activates only after issuance of a presidential declaration. Financial and direct assistance under the housing provision of this program can be used for the following: 1) Temporary Housing, 2) Repair, 3) Replacement, and 4) Permanent Housing Construction. Assistance not used for the specified purpose will be required to be returned. Other Needs - Federal assistance under the other needs provision of this program can be used for the following: 1) Medical, 2) A Presidential Disaster or Emergency Declaration must be issued, before individuals and households can register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. Applications will not be accepted from individuals who reside outside the area declared as a disaster zone by the President. Award Procedure: Funds are allocated from the Presidents Disaster Relief Fund for use in a designated emergency or major disaster area. Households receive assistance directly from FEMA or through a FEMA funded mechanism. Deadlines: Generally, individual and household applications for disaster assistance must be filed within 60 days of the disaster declaration. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 7-21 days. Appeals: Appeals of program decisions must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the date of the notification letter. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Housing - not applicable. Other Needs - FEMA or the State may administer the other needs provision. The State will provide 25 percent of the funds for the total number of grants disbursed for the given disaster designation. The Federal Government provides the remaining 75 percent of the costs for grant awards as well as the regulations, policies, and procedures that govern the provision. States may also receive up to 5 percent of the Federal share of the program for administrative costs. The Governor may request a loan of the States 25 percent share. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Generally, one time grant assistance, with a total assistance period of no longer than 18 months. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-0702-0-1-453. Obligations: FY 07 $189,366,831; FY 08 est not available; FY 09 est not available.

INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 245 Murray Lane -Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: 202-646-3943. Web Site Address: http://www.fema.gov. APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. A Presidential Disaster or Emergency Declaration must first be issued. Afterwards, individuals and households located within an area which has been declared a disaster zone by the President , may register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.

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7. PRESIDENTIAL DECLARED DISASTER ASSISTANCE DISASTER HOUSING OPERATIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS
FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OBJECTIVES: To address disaster-related housing needs of individuals and households suffering hardship who are within an area declared as a disaster zone, by the President. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Presidential-declared disaster or emergencies such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or wildfire. Program activates only after issuance of a presidential declaration. Direct assistance under this program is used for temporarily housing disaster victims who lack available housing resources and would be unable to make use of potential financial assistance to rent an alternative place to live. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Individuals and households, in areas declared an emergency or major disaster by the President, whose primary residence has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance are eligible to apply for this program. The individual or a member of the household must be a citizen of the United States, a non-citizen national, or a qualified alien. Direct Assistance - proof of residency; displacement must be caused by the disaster, and financial assistance to rent alternative place to live is determined by the Department of Homeland Securitys Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as not feasible. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual and family, homeowner located within an area which has been designated as a disaster zone by Presidential declaration. Credentials/Documentation: FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations at 44 CFR Part 206. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The State Governor makes a request for a Presidential declaration of an emergency or a major disaster through the FEMA Regional Director. Requests for assistance must be made by the Governor in accordance with FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations, 44 CFR 206, except as provided in Part 206.24(d) for emergency declarations involving primarily Federal responsibility. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: A Presidential Disaster or Emergency Declaration must first be issued. Afterwards individuals and households, within an area declared as a disaster zone by the President, may register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. Award Procedure: Funds are allocated from the Presidents Disaster Relief Fund for use in a designated emergency or major disaster area. Households receive assistance directly from FEMA or State. Deadlines: Generally, individual and household applications for disaster assistance must

be filed within 60 days of the disaster declaration. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Varies. Appeals: Appeals of program decisions must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the date of the notification letter. Renewals: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-0702-0-1-453. Obligations: (Housing Assistance) FY 07 $80,576,361; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not available. INFORMATION CONTACT Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 245 Murray Lane -Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: 202-646-3943. Web Site Address: http://www.dhs.gov APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. A Presidential Disaster or Emergency Declaration must first be issued. Afterwards, individuals and households located within an area which has been declared a disaster zone by the President, may register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.

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8. PRESIDENTIAL DECLARED DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS - OTHER NEEDS

FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OBJECTIVES: To provide assistance to individuals and households affected by a disaster or emergency declared by the President, and enable them to address necessary expenses and serious needs, which cannot be met through other forms of disaster assistance or through other means such as insurance. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Presidential-declared disasters or emergencies, such as an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or wildfire. Program activates only after issuance of a presidential declaration. Financial assistance under this program can be used for the following: 1) Medical Assistance, 2) Dental Assistance, 3) Funeral Assistance, 4) Personal Property Assistance, 5) Transportation Assistance, and 6) Other Necessary Expenses and Serious Needs Identified. Assistance not used for the specified purpose will be required to be returned. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Applicant Eligibility for individuals and households affected by a Presidential-declared disaster or emergency: 1) Medical - disaster caused expenses, and/or paid receipts (bills) for medical treatment; 2) Dental disaster caused expenses, and/or paid receipts (bills) for treatment; 3) Funeral - disaster caused expenses, and/or paid receipts (bills) for services; 4) Personal Property - proof of ownership; disaster related personal damage; 5) Transportation - proof of ownership; vehicle complies with State laws, disaster related vehicle damage; and 6) Other Necessary Expenses and Serious Needs Identified - the expense or need must be caused by the disaster and approved by FEMA. Beneficiary Eligibility: Individual and family, homeowner located within an area which has been designated as a disaster zone by Presidential declaration. Credentials/Documentation: FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations at 44 CFR Part 206. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: The State Governor makes a request for a Presidential declaration of an emergency or a major disaster through the FEMA Regional Director. Requests for assistance must be made by the Governor in accordance with FEMA Disaster Assistance Regulations, 44 CFR 206, except as provided in Part 206.24(d) for emergency declarations involving primarily Federal responsibility. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Program. An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: A Presidential Disaster or Emergency Declaration must first be issued. Afterwards, individuals and households located within an area which has been declared a disaster zone by the President, may register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center. Award Procedure: Funds are allocated from the Presidents Disaster Relief Fund for use in a designated emergency or major disaster area. Individuals and households receive assistance directly from the State or through a State fund mechanism.

Deadlines: Generally, individual and household applications for disaster assistance must be filed within 60 days of the disaster declaration. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 7-21 days. Appeals: Appeals of program decisions must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the date of the notification letter. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The State administers the other needs provision. The State will provide 25 percent of the funds for the total number of grants disbursed for the given disaster designation. The Federal Government provides the remaining 75 percent of the costs for grant awards as well as the regulations, policies and procedures that govern the provision. States may also receive up to 5 percent of the Federal share of the program for administrative costs. The Governor may request a loan of the States 25 percent share. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Generally, one time grant assistance, with a total assistance period of no longer than 18 months. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-0702-0-1-453. Obligations: (Financial assistance) FY 07 $5,426,292; FY 08 est not available; FY 09 est not available. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 245 Murray Lane -Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: 202-646-3943. Web Site Address: http://www.dhs.gov APPLICATION FORM: No standard form. A Presidential Disaster or Emergency Declaration must first be issued. Afterwards, individuals and households located within an area which has been declared a disaster zone by the President, may register an application for assistance with FEMA via a toll-free number or by visiting a Disaster Recovery Center.

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9. 9/11 HEROES STAMP PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) OBJECTIVES: Provide assistance, derived from proceeds of the Hero postal stamp sales, to the personal representatives of emergency relief personnel killed or those physically permanently disabled while serving in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to the personal representatives of eligible claimants who were killed or claimants that were permanently physically disabled while serving in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will equally distribute assistance awards among all eligible claimants until the programs funds have been liquidated. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Restricted to specialized group involved in a specific incident. Individuals eligible to submit a claim for assistance under the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001 (the Act) are personal representatives of those emergency relief personnel who, while acting in their official capacity were killed; or those who were permanently physically disabled in the line of duty while serving at the World Trade Center, Pentagon, or Shanksville, Pennsylvania site in connection with the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States. Refer to interim rule and the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001 Eligibility and Application for Benefits forms for specific details pertaining to program eligibility requirements. Beneficiary Eligibility: Only personal representatives of emergency relief personnel killed, or emergency relief personnel permanently physically disabled, while serving in the line of duty in connection with the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, are eligible. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applications submitted by facsimile or e-mail will not be accepted. Only eligible claimants may apply and only one application for each claimant may be submitted. An application must be submitted on the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001 Eligibility and Application for Benefits form (FEMA Form 75-14, OMB No. 1660-0091). Refer to the interim rule and the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001 Eligibility and Application for Benefits form for specific information about the application process and supporting documents which must accompany the application. The application may be downloaded from the following website: http://www.usfa.fema.gov. FEMA will review applications to determine eligibility and will furnish each applicant with a copy of the decision pertaining to their application. Application forms and supporting documents must be sent to Heroes Stamp, USFA, NETC, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727. An application is deemed filed on the date it is received by FEMA. Award Procedure: FEMA will not distribute funds until FEMA has made eligibility determinations on all applications. FEMA retains sole discretion as to the amount of assistance granted under the Act and will distribute funds equally, to the extent feasible, among eligible claimants until the fund has been liquidated. FEMA will not differentiate award amounts between eligible claimants who were killed, or those who were permanently physically

disabled. Additional information concerning the award procedure can be obtained from the interim final rule, see 70 FR 43214, July 26, 2005. Deadlines: The application period will be open for 120 days from the date the notice is published in the Federal Register. For information pertaining to application deadlines contact: Heroes Stamp, USFA, NETC, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727; or call 1-866-887-9107, or email FEMAHeroesStamp@dhs.gov. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Will vary with each application. Appeals: An applicant may appeal an adverse eligibility determination by FEMA. Facsimile or e-mail submissions will not be accepted; appeals and supporting documentation must be submitted by mail. There is a 15 day window for filing the notice of intent to appeal and a 60-day window for filing the actual appeal. Refer to the interim rule and the 9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001 Eligibility and Application for Benefits form for further information. FEMAs decision concerning an award amount is final; award amounts are excluded from the appeal process and cannot be contested. Renewals: None. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: FEMA will not distribute funds until an eligibility determination has been made on all applications. FEMA will distribute funds equally, to the extent feasible, among eligible claimants until the fund has been liquidated with no distinction in the award amount between eligible claimants who were killed or those who were permanently physically disabled. FEMA may make additional distribution to eligible claimants once all appeals have been settled. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 70-8244-0-7-453. Obligations: FY 07 $0; FY 08 est not available; FY 09 est not available. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Approximately $10,000 for each eligible claimant. Final amounts to be paid can be ascertained only after the total number of eligible claims has been determined. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: New program. It is anticipated that the funds derived from the sales of Hero semipostal stamps will be awarded to the personal representatives of the emergency relief personnel killed or those permanently physically disabled in the line of duty, as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, or Shanksville, Pennsylvania. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Hero Stamp Program, USFA, NETC, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD 21727, or call 1-866-887-9107, or send email to FEMAHeroesStamp@ dhs.gov. Web Site Address: www.usfa.fema.gov CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: USFA/FEMA will review the submitted applications and supporting documentation to ensure eligibility requirements have been met. Information concerning an applicants eligibility, application process, and selection criteria, has been partially summarized in this CFDA program description. Complete, detailed, information may be found in the interim rule and the 318

9/11 Heroes Stamp Act of 2001 Eligibility and Application for Benefits form. APPLICATION FORM: FF75-14a

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SECTION 23: UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

1. USAID FOREIGN ASSISTANCE FOR PROGRAMS OVERSEAS:
FEDERAL AGENCY UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES: The Foreign Assistance Program works to support long-term and equitable economic growth and advance U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting economic growth, agriculture and trade; global health; and democracy, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds are authorized through grants and cooperative agreements, primarily with non-governmental U.S. organizations and educational institutions, to carry out activities in line with the Agencys objectives in Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East; Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Eurasia. Funds generally are limited for direct support of activities conducted outside the United States in furtherance of the Agencys strategic objectives. The majority of funds for these programs is discretionary, and is generally awarded through a competitive process. Examples of activities that may be funded may be found at http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/AID/ postdate_1.html/. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: While an individual grant may include limitations on whom may apply, generally any type of applicant may apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiaries are foreign governments, foreign public or private institutions or organizations, or foreign individuals. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants who have never received a grant from USAID may be required to provide the following with their application, where appropriate: 1) Copies of the applicants audited financial statements for the previous three-year period, which have been audited by a certified public accountant or other auditor satisfactory to USAID; 2) Organization chart; and 3) Copies of applicable policies and procedures (e.g., accounting, purchasing, property management, personnel). APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Application Procedure: Applications are submitted in response to specific announcements (Requests for Applications or Annual Program Statements) synopsized and published on the Grants.gov FIND Web site (http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/AID/ postdate_1.html ). All applications must be submitted using the Standard Form 424. Each announcement provides specific additional instructions regarding the contents of the narrative description of the activity, budget justification and other required information. Award Procedure: Official notice of approved application is made by the Agreement Officer through the issuance of a Grant Award or a Cooperative Agreement. Deadlines: None. Each announcement specifies the due dates applicable to that announcement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range is from 60 to 90 days.

Appeals: None. Renewals: Extensions to the project period may be made if deemed appropriate by the Agreement Officer. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: This program has no statutory formula. Cost-sharing requirements are indicated in each grant announcement. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants and cooperative agreements may be issued for up to a five-year period, and are generally funded on a 12-month basis. Support beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of funds. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 72-1021-0-1-151 Development Assistance; 72-1095-0-1-151 Child Survival and Health Program Funds; 72-1037-0-1-151 Economic Support Fund; 721010-0-1-151 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States; 72-10930-1-151 Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union; 72-1035-0-1-151 International Disaster Assistance. Obligations: FY 07 $4,697,862; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: From 2003 to 2007 the appropriated amounts available for grant assistance ranged from $4.2 to $4.7 billion and averaged $4.3 billion per year. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: USAID pursues multiple strategic objectives in more than 100 countries around the world. Individual country programs are tailored to local conditions. These objectives support the Agencys goals: (1) Broadbased Economic Growth and Agricultural Development Encouraged; (2) Democracy and Good Governance Strengthened; (3) Human Capacity Built through Education and Training; (4) World Population Stabilized and Human Health Protected; (5) The Worlds Environment Protected for Long-term Sustainability; (6) Lives Saved, Suffering Associated with Natural or Man-made Disasters Reduced, and Conditions for Political and/ or Economic Development Re-established. Under its democracy goal USAID has accomplished significant results in promoting a politically active civil society. In Indonesia, the events of September 11 sparked an increased dialogue on democracy and the role of religion in Indonesia. USAID supported notable progress and a range of achievements by nearly 200 NGOs involved in transparent and participatory governance, conflict prevention and resolution, religious tolerance, human rights, media support and monitoring, and anticorruption activities. USAID expanded a program working with more than 20 major religious and secular organizations including Indonesias two largest Muslim organizations with a combined membership of 50 million, to help shape a more open and informed debate. In Guinea, efforts to open political processes and emphasize dialogue are assisting national actors to bridge the gap between government and the governed and are helping to reduce social, ethnic, and political tensions that are potential sources of conflict. USAID/Guineas key achievement was the sponsorship of a high-level conflict prevention activity in response to the destabilizing influence of the border war with Liberia and Sierra Leone. USAIDs civil society program in Albania continues to reflect the countrys need for considerable assistance to complete the transition to an open and free democratic republic. USAIDs efforts focus on improving the electoral process, promoting political party development, enhancing parliamentary operations, strengthening Albanian civil society organizations, and supporting an independent media. USAID played a leading role within the donor community in supporting the successful parliamentary elections held in June 2001, which were considered relatively open, fair, and free of abuse. These efforts strengthened NGOs, and the number of NGOs influencing policy formation and implementation has continued to increase. During the parliamentary elections, more than 25 local NGOs participated in elections monitoring throughout the country. USAIDs accomplishments under its 320

human capacity development goal are illustrated by girls education. In Ethiopia, USAID efforts at the community level to help girls stay in and succeed at school have raised girls participation in the two USAID focus regions to 73.9% and 48.1%, respectively, in the 2000-2001 school year, up from 38% and 17%, respectively, in the baseline 1994-1995 school year. Both these levels exceed the national average of 47%. Likewise in Guinea, the primary school gross enrollment rate (GER) reached 61.0% (up from 31.9% in 1991), while girls GER grew from 19.7% to 50.0% during the same period. In FY 2001 alone, the GER indicator increased by 4.3 percentage points, with a 5.7% increase for girls. Similar on-target results were reported for Zambia, where the number of children enrolled in USAID-supported basic education institutions dramatically increased from 12,565 pupils in 63 basic education sites in 2000 to 37,140 pupils enrolled in 256 basic education sites in 2001. The U.S. response to the global HIV/AIDS epidemic is an example of the significant accomplishments of the United States in the health area. The epidemic is causing widespread suffering in the developing world, where it is poised to profoundly under mine social and economic advances in many countries. In much of Africa, the medical, social, and economic consequences of the epidemic are already severe, and many areas of Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean are at risk for equally severe epidemics. The past two years have seen a dramatic escalation in USAIDs involvement in addressing this urgent global issue. In FY 2002, USAIDs HIV/AIDS funding increased to $510 million. A new Office of HIV/AIDS was created within the Bureau of Global Health. USAID is now providing assistance to more than 50 countries by strengthening prevention, treatment, and surveillance programs and by providing vital services to orphans and other children affected by AIDS. USAID has also contributed critical technical and management expertise to the formation of the new Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, which has already attracted more resources for combating AIDS worldwide. In the environment sector, for example, during FY 2001, USAID helped India reduce CO2 emissions by 4.4 million tons, exceeding the target of 4.19 million tons. In South Africa, USAID assisted municipal governments delivery of energy and other services as it exceeded its targets for services delivered to historically disadvantaged households. Almost 900,000 households benefited from programs supported by USAID, and more than $180 million was leveraged to support improved service delivery. The United States program in Afghanistan illustrates the significant accomplishments of the United States in providing humanitarian assistance. The United States provided $588 million to help the Afghans; USAID managed more than $350 million of this assistance. USAID responded to the humanitarian crisis by providing food, emergency supplies, health care, communications, and transport. USAID has built 142 schools, daycare centers and vocational education facilities and has trained 1,300 teachers who will return to village schools to train local teachers. The 7,000 tons of seed the Agency provided last spring resulted in a 82% increase in wheat production this summer. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Wade Warren Office of Development Planning Africa Bureau Larry Brady Office of Strategic Planning and Operations Asia Near East Bureau Susan Hill Strategy and Program Office Latin America and Caribbean Bureau Sherry Grossman Program Office Europe and Eurasia Bureau United States Agency for International Development Washington, DC 20523. Headquarters Office: United States Agency for International Development, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC 20523. Telephone: (202) 712-4810. E-mail address: pinquiries@usaid.gov. Web Site Address: www.usaid.gov. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: To improve the fate of orphans, the USAID Mission in Russia has provided grant assistance to the International Research and Exchange Board (IREX) and the National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children. The program has created innovative child welfare models to prevent abandonment, promote family care, and foster the integration of orphans leaving institutional care as they enter adulthood. More than 9,700 of Russias most vulnerable children and 6,700 families have benefited directly from the programs assistance. Early in 2002, the Moscow Duma appointed an ombudsman to protect orphans rights; a USAID grantee wrote the law

establishing the position. USAID/Bulgaria supports Partners Bulgaria Foundation for its conflict prevention and ethnic integration program. It began as a pilot program to assist the Roma population in the city of Lom, and has been replicated in the cities of Vidin and Kyustendil. The program has helped to establish cooperative planning mechanisms for the Roma population to work with local institutions in addressing common issues, a Conciliation Commission to engage in cooperative problem solving and local conflict resolution, a Roma Leadership Institute to increase the capacity of Roma leaders and NGOs through advanced training and networking, and increased cross-sectoral partnership across NGOs, municipality, Roma, business, media and educational institutions to improve the Roma educational and employment opportunities. In Guatemala, through a grant to Creative Associates, civil society coalitions are provided assistance to help combat ethnic discrimination, promote transparency and anticorruption efforts, address public security issues and exercise congressional oversight. The overall aim of the program is to establish broader, more effective civil society participation in the policy process and oversight of public institutions. Under the Cuba program, a grant to Georgetown University supports a participant training program for students from Cuba. The program will provide training in technical fields to disadvantaged youth at community and technical colleges throughout the United States. Training will also include subjects in courses linked to democracy building, such as economics, political science, U.S. history and Latin American history. The program will expose students to U.S. culture and institutions. A grant was recently awarded under the USAID/Mexico program to Texas A&M University-Corpus Christie for cross-border collaboration between Texas A&M, Lamar University and the Technological Institute of Saltillo on environmental sustainability of water resources. The grant is part of a larger program designed to conserve critical biodiversity and natural resources in Mexico. Under the LAC Regional program, a grant to the Inter-American Dialogue promotes economic links between the American diaspora and Guyana and explores ways that remittances could bring growth to the countrys economy. Activities focus on profiling Guyanese remittance senders and receivers (in the US and Guyana), identifying opportunities to work with Guyanese hometown associations on development programs, and partnering with financial institutions in the US and Guyana to reduce remittance transfer costs. USAIDs $300,000 grant to the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation in Angola helps children in Mexico province who are landmine victims through vocational training and activities such as Special Olympics. In March 2003, USAID and a number of U.S.-based nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) formed the Consortium for Development Relief in Angola (CDRA). The CDRA program provides a creative and flexible platform for humanitarian response to assist war-affected families to become food secure over an 18-month period. The USAID-funded CDRA program is assisting more than 110,000 families in eight provinces in central Angola with variety of emergency and development interventions usin g both food aid and cash. In Bimbe, CDRA partner World Vision responded to the emergency situation with a combination of interventions, including emergency food distributions and supplemental feedings. In just six months, the USAID- CDRA program has had a major impact on the families of Bimbe, including the reduction of the malnutrition rate to below 2% and a child mortality rate of 2 to 3 per month. USAID has provided grants to the National Democratic Institute (NDI) since 1995. The NDI programs have resulted in stronger political parties (including opposition parties) in Lesotho, as well as a stronger National Assembly, all of which have contributed to increased political stability in that country. Since February 1999, CARE has implemented the Central Region Livelihood Security Program (CRLSP) in three traditional authorities of Lilongwe District of Malawi. The project is funded entirely by USAID and CARE. The projects goal is to improve the food and livelihood security of 10,000 rural households. Activities include developing and strengthening the organizational capacities and partnerships of small-holder farmers; a rising agricultural productivity; improving water availability and utilization; and increasing household earnings. FY 2002 marked the first year in Mozambiques post-colonial history when commercial credit was extended to rural enterprises by a formal Mozambican financial institution. Twentythree groups of rural enterprises formed under a USAID grant managed by CLUSA received over $118,000 in marketing credit, allowing them to turn over the loan a number of times by buying maize, roundnuts, beans and sesame at different periods in the harvest cycle. The Namibian Parliament,

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with assistance from the USAID-supported National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), designed a website that enables citizens and civil society to track legislation, communicate with Parliamentarians, and engage in that room dialogues on topics of current interest. Microsoft was so impressed with the success of the activity that, in December 2002, it donated additional computers and software for distribution in several towns around the country. USAID provided a $1 million grant to the U.S.-based Cheetah Conservation Fund to support the conservation of cheetahs in Namibia. The program is implemented in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund, Namibias Ministry of Environment and Tourism, and a number of Namibian NGOs. The cheetah conservation program one of USAIDs clearest successes in Namibia has reported results in natural resource protection, economic growth, democracy strengthening, womens empowerment, and safeguarding Africas biodiversity. USAIDs Economic Growth, Agriculture, and Trade (EGAT) Bureau currently funds 17 grants to U.S. universities to assist South Africas historically disadvantaged institutions to transform their institutions, support basic education initiatives, and improve classroom teaching skills. The International Executive Service Corps (IESC) is a U.S. NGO that coordinates the volunteer work of retired executives with companies around the world. A USAID-funded IESC program in Zambia currently provides hands-on technical assistance and training workshops to rural non-farm enterprises. In collaboration with Population Services International (PSI) and local nongovernmental organizations, USAID has launched HIV/AIDS voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) centers at strategic locations throughout Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe program has achieved the highest client return rate of any VCT program, due in part to the high quality of counseling and the nominal client fees. The newest independent VCT site, managed by PSI using business franchise techniques, is located in downtown Harare near a bus terminal, and serves 150 clients per day. USAIDs Regional Center for Southern Africa has provided grants to support the development of three cross-border natural resource management areas: 1) Four C rners comprising contiguous lands in Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Zambia; 2) Greater Limpopo, comprising a game reserve in Mozambique, Kruger Park in South Africa, and Gonarezhou Park in Zimbabwe; and 3) Zimoza, which comprises the border regions of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Zambia in the mid-Zambezi river basin. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Criteria are defined specifically in the notifications of funding opportunities when they are issued. Generally the technical and organizational criteria are based on potential capacity to efficiently recruit and field volunteers overseas, identify host enterprises in the targeted countries and plan and organize volunteer assignments in to coherent programs that have significant measurable economic impact. APPLICATION FORM: PHS398

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FEDERAL AGENCY: UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES: The Global Development Alliance (GDA) business model provides a framework for enabling public-private alliances (PPAs) to carry-out activities that promote international development objectives. Through the leveraging, sharing the cost of resources and pooled expertise, the PPA model seeks to achieve greater impact than individual entities working alone. For further information please visit http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_partnerships/ gda/. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Funds are authorized through grants, cooperative agreements, and Leaderwith Associate Grants, to U.S. and non-U.S. for profit and not for profit organizations to carry out activities to enhance development objectives. Potential for-profit applicants should note that USAID policy prohibits the payment of fee/profit to recipients under assistance instruments. Potential partners should note that cash and in-kind contributions, including volunteered services qualify as cost-share or leveraging, however forgone profit does not qualify as cost-sharing or leveraging. The resource contribution of the partners must be at least as great as that requested of USAID to achieve a minimum 1:1 leverage ratio. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for potential alliance partners is broad, and the following list of potential partners is for illustrative purposes: U.S. and non-U.S. Non-Governmental Organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. private businesses, foundations, business and trade associations, international organizations, U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities, U.S. cities and states, other U.S. Government agencies, civic groups, other donor governments, host country governments, regional organizations, host country parastals, individual and group philanthropies and funds etc. NonGovernmental Organizations (NGO) do not need to be registered as Private Voluntary Organizations to submit a proposal. Beneficiary Eligibility: Beneficiaries are foreign governments, foreign public or private institutions or organizations, and/or the people of the developing world. Credentials/Documentation: Applicants who have never received a grant from USAID may be required to provide additional documentation that will be requested by the Operating Unit issuing the grant. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: USAID requires the use of brief concept papers which will allow for formal Agency feedback prior to the submission of a full application. Concept papers may be submitted to the USAID Mission, Washington Operating Unit or to the GDA Secretariat. Prospective alliance partners are strongly encouraged to seek field Mission or Washington operating unit input prior to submission of a proposal. For further guidance on concept papers, please see the GDA website at: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_ partnerships/gda/. Application Procedure: Applicants are encouraged to apply at individual USAID Missions and operating units. The GDA Secretariat staff is readily available to meet with prospective partner organizations and can assist organizations with points of contacts within USAID. The Secretariat may also provide feedback and comments on applicant concept papers. USAID encourages applicants to use the standard format that will be in the formal solicitation to be issued at www.grants.gov.

Award Procedure: Official notice of approved application is made by the Agreement Officer through the issuance of a Grant Award, Cooperative Agreement or a Leader with Associate Grant. Deadlines: This is an open announcement; Deadlines are not applicable. Other solicitations that incorporate Public-Private Alliances may provide deadlines. See specific announcements at www.grants.gov for required submission deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: The range for receiving a response is from 60 to 90 days. Appeals: None. Renewals: Extensions to the PPA project period may be made if deemed appropriate by the Agreement Officer. Existing awards may be modified to include alliance components. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: The total USAID funds committed over the life of the alliance activity must leverage at least the same amount of total partner resources, with preference given for higher leveraging. Partner contributions (non-USAID funds) must include private (meaning non-public sector) resources at least equal to 25% of the value of the requested USAID resources. Resources may be cash or in-kind contributions such as technical assistance, services, products, technology, and software. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants, cooperative agreements and leader with associate grants may be issued for up to a five-year period, and are generally funded on a 12-month basis. Support beyond the first year is contingent upon the availability of funds. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 72-1021-0-1-151 Development Assistance; 72-1095-0-1-151 Child Survival and Health Program Funds; 72-1037-0-1-152 Economic Support Fund; 721010-0-1-151 Assistance for Eastern Europe and the Baltic States; 72-10930-1-151 Assistance for the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union; 72-1035-0-1-151 International Disaster Assistance. Obligations: FY 07 $395,000,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Mission and Washington Operating Units generally make awards for up to five years. PPAs can be made at small and large dollar values depending upon the needs, partner contribution level and resources being allocated by USAID. Typical awards range from $300,000 to $1,000,000 with GDA Incentive Funds. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: USAIDs alliance activities pursue multiple strategic objectives in more than 100 countries around the world. USAID has funded nearly 400 alliances with $1.5 billion of resources, and leveraged over $4.6 billion in Partner resources. The objectives of these alliances support the Agencys objectives to: (1) Advance the growth of democracy and good governance, including civil society, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and religious freedom; (2) Strengthen world economic growth, development, and stability, while expanding opportunities for U.S. businesses and ensuring economic security for the nation; (3) Improve health, education, environment, and other conditions for the global population; and (4) Minimize the human costs of displacement, conflicts, and natural disasters. 323

INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Jim Thompson, GDA Secretariat, 202-712- 4272, United States Agency for International Development, Washington, DC 20523. USAID Missions contact information can be found at www.usaid.gov. Headquarters Office: GDA Secretariat, U.S. Agency for International Development, Washington D.C. 20523. Web Site Address: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_partnerships/gda/. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: See the GDA Secretariat website: http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/global_ partnerships/gda/. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Public/Private Alliance proposals will be evaluated based upon the criteria expressed in the formal solicitation that will be posted at www.grants.gov Individual USAID Missions or Operating Units may also issue competitive solicitations with a Public/Private Alliance model and the criteria may differ from those noted in the Global Development Alliance Secretariats announcement. APPLICATION FORM: Concept Paper Guidelines: http://www.usaid.gov/university/guidelines.htm

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