Monday, March 06, 2006

[Meetings] Funders' Network Annual Conference The Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities exists to strengthen, and expand philanthropic leadership and funders’ abilities to support organizations working to improve communities through better development policies. The Funders’ Network Annual Conference is developed by funders for funders who are interested in helping communities make better decisions about growth and development. The 2006 conference will offer sessions on best practices and “how tos” on convening, integrating smart growth grantmaking, state policy, communications, civil rights, and more. Both newcomers and seasoned smart growth funders will find opportunities for learning and networking during this annual gathering. The conference will be held April 3-5, 2006 in Chicago, IL. 12:43:13 PM Google It!    [Grants] Solid Waste Management Assistance Program (U.S. EPA Region 5) EPA Region 5, under the Solid Waste Management Assistance Program is providing funding for projects that are: (1) unique and innovative (2) promote waste reduction and recycling programs and (3) improve waste management systems. This funding supports EPA’s strategic goal of land preservation and restoration. This funding opportunity links to EPA’s Strategic Plan through Objective 3.1: Preserve Land: Reduce Adverse Effects to Land by Reducing Waste Generation, Increasing Recycling and Ensuring Proper Management of Waste and Petroleum Products at Facilities in Ways that Prevent Releases. 12:10:24 PM Google It!    [Grants] American Honda Foundation The American Honda Foundation supports projects in the areas of youth and scientific education. The Foundation defines "youth" as prenatal through twenty-one years of age. "Scientific education" encompasses the physical and life sciences, mathematics, and the environmental sciences. The Foundation provides grants for K-12 education, higher education, and other nonprofit organizations that focus on youth and/or scientific education. Only projects that are national in scope will be considered for funding by the Foundation. Application deadlines are February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 of each year. 11:37:42 AM Google It!    [Grants] USDA Offers New Round of Renewable Energy Grants This week, the USDA's Office of Rural Business-Cooperative Service released a solicitation of proposals for the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program (Section 9006) authorized under Title IX, of the 2002 Farm Bill. [Source: RenewableEnergyAccess.com, 2/16/06] 11:35:35 AM Google It!

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