Thursday, February 16, 2006

[Grants] Collaborative Science and Technology Network For Sustainability Applications due: May 17, 2006 While there are many definitions of sustainability and sustainable development, perhaps the most cited definition of sustainable development is from the Brundtland Commission – “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs” (Brundtland, 1987). Aspirations for sustainability are complicated by projections that over the next 50 years, the world’s population is expected to grow 50%, global economic activity is expected to grow 500%, and global energy and materials use is expected to grow 300% (Matthews et. al., 2000). These trends present a challenge to environmental sustainability that will demand informed design, planning and decision-making at all levels - global, national, and regional; community and individual; and industrial. To encourage innovative thinking about practical applications of science (including social science) and engineering for sustainability, ORD is funding the Collaborative Science and Technology Network for Sustainability (CNS). CNS projects will bring together diverse sets of partners to explore and learn about new approaches for environmental protection that are systems-oriented, forward-looking, and preventive and also link to economic and social dimensions. The collection of funded projects will inform practical learning on analytical tools, collaborative approaches, and informed decision-making that support progress towards sustainability. The analytical tools developed will draw on a scientific understanding of the consequences of decisions and actions. Information on projects currently funded under CNS can be found at http://www.epa.gov/ncer/cns. 10:56:05 AM Google It!    [Grants] Wetlands Program Development Grants Application due date: Mar 20, 2006 The grants to be awarded under this grant announcement may involve geospatial information. The Wetland Program Development Grants (WPDGs) for Regions, initiated in FY90, provide applicants an opportunity to carry out projects to develop and refine comprehensive wetland programs. The authority for the grant program is Section 104(b)(3) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) which restricts the use of these grant funds to improving wetland programs by conducting or promoting the coordination and acceleration of research, investigations, experiments, training, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction, and elimination of water pollution. All proposed projects must be linked to environmental results and demonstrate how they will contribute to the ultimate goals of healthy communities and ecosystems. 10:54:22 AM Google It!    [Grants] ING Unsung Heroes Awards The ING Unsung Heroes Awards are given to K-12 educators pioneering new methods and techniques that improve student learning. Educators may submit applications describing projects they have initiated or have envisioned for the future. Their applications are judged on innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to make a positive influence on the children they teach. At least one $2,000 award is given in each state, provided one or more qualified applications are received from each state. All full-time K-12 education professionals from accredited public and private schools in the U.S. may apply. The application deadline is May 1, 2006. 10:30:16 AM Google It!    [Grants] EPA Offers $2.7M to Reduce Risks of Toxic Exposure The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced that funds are available to support community-based partnerships to reduce toxic risks in local communities.   EPA will award about $2.7 million in cooperative agreements in two levels through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program.  Level I cooperative agreements will help establish community-based partnerships and set priorities for reducing toxic risks in a community.  EPA anticipates awarding eight to10 cooperative agreements under Level I, ranging from $75,000 to $100,000.  Level II cooperative agreements are for communities that already have a broad-based collaborative partnership, have identified risk reduction priorities and are ready to implement risk reduction strategies.  EPA expects to award six to eight cooperative agreements, ranging from $150,000 to $300,000.  A range of community groups may apply for funding, including county and local governments, tribes, non-profit organizations and universities.  EPA will conduct two conference calls, Feb. 21 and 24, for prospective applicants to ask questions about the application process.  The CARE program, which began in 2005, helps to build broad-based local partnerships for reducing risks from toxic pollutants that come from numerous sources.  For additional information about CARE, projects awarded in 2005, or how to apply for the cooperative agreements, visit the CARE web site. 10:17:30 AM Google It!    [Grants] Region 5 Tribal Radon Grants for Fiscal Year 2006 Funding Application deadline: Mar 31, 2006 The purpose of this solicitation notice for Tribal Indoor Radon Program Grants is to support the achievement of USEPA’s Objective, Goal 1, Objective2, (under the Government Performance Results Act (GPRA)) that by the year 2005, 15 million more Americans will live or work in homes, schools, or office buildings with healthier indoor air than in 1994. This Congressional Mandate, under IRAA, is being met through this funding opportunity in Tribal lands to meet Tribal needs. 10:14:42 AM Google It!

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