FREE GOVERNMENT GRANT - SCHOLARSHIP - LOAN

$2400 Horace Hill Scholarship

2010-04-08T20:31:00.000-07:00

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)Purpose: Scholarships are given to children or grandchildren of a member of the Springfield Newspapers' 25-Year Club.For more information or application visit http://www.communityfoundation.org. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within

Money for ARTS EXCHANGES ON INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

2008-10-26T13:10:00.000-07:00

OBJECTIVESThe Arts Exchanges on International Issues Program is only open to non-profit arts, cultural and educational organizations. The program works with nonprofit organizations to develop cooperative international group projects that introduce American and foreign participants to each other's cultural and artistic life and traditions. Our projects emphasize the relationship between the arts

Money for Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research, $14,909,000 total funding

2008-10-23T06:44:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program: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

Money for Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

2008-10-22T08:01:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To enforce Federal laws requiring accessibility for persons with disabilities in certain federally funded buildings and facilities throughout the Nation; set guidelines and requirements for accessibility standards prescribed by Federal agencies. Provide technical assistance and training on its design guidelines and standards to organizations, agencies, and individuals; and

Money for Aquatic Plant Control

2008-10-21T10:14:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To provide for the cooperation of the Army Corps of Engineers with State and local government agencies in the control of obnoxious aquatic plants in rivers, harbors, and allied waters.Administered by:US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)Department of Defense , Department Of The Army, Office Of The Chief Of EngineersCFDA #: 12.100 12.100 AQUATIC PLANT

Money for Applied Meteorological Research

2008-10-17T06:42:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:Through the Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) program, the NWS provides funding to the university community for highly collaborative applied research activities. The CSTAR program creates a cost-effective transition from basic and applied research to operations and services. This service-science linkage provides a foundation for the ongoing

Money for Appalachian State Research, Technical Assistance, and Demonstration Projects

2008-10-16T07:57:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To expand the knowledge of the region to the fullest extent possible by means of State-sponsored research (including investigations, studies, technical assistance and demonstration projects) in order to assist the Commission in accomplishing the objectives of the Act, and implementation of the ARC strategic plan.Administered by:US Federal Government Agency (see all

Money for Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs) grant money

2008-07-17T07:02:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and an improved quality of life for the people of Appalachia through joint Federal-State-local efforts; to stimulate investments in public services and facilities that will attract private sector investments and result in accelerated social and economic development; to help establish a set of institutions

Government grant for APPALACHIAN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ASSISTANCE

2008-07-16T06:58:00.000-07:00

OBJECTIVESTo provide planning and development resources in multicounty areas; to help develop the technical competence essential to sound development assistance; and to meet the objectives stated under the program entitled Appalachian Regional Development (23.001).EDERAL AGENCYAPPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSIONAUTHORIZATIONAppalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 302, Public Law 89-4,

Federal Government Grant: Appalachian Development Highway System, $450,000,000 total funding

2008-04-14T13:15:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To provide a highway system which, in conjunction with other federally-aided highways, will open up areas with development potential within Appalachia where commerce and communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access.23.003 APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM(Appalachian Corridors)FEDERAL AGENCYAPPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSIONAUTHORIZATIONAppalachian

Grant Money for Appalachian Area Development, $77,000,000 total funding

2008-04-11T04:44:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To help the regional economy become more competitive by putting in place the building blocks for self-sustaining economic development, while continuing to provide special assistance to the Region's most distressed counties. This program focuses on activities which support ARC's mission to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of

Grant Money for Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance, $17,241,000 total funding

2008-04-07T11:24:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To provide assistance programs for victims of mass violence and terrorism occurring within and outside the United States and a compensation program for victims of international terrorism.16.321 ANTITERRORISM EMERGENCY RESERVEFEDERAL AGENCYOFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEAUTHORIZATION42 U.S.C. 10601(d)(5), 42 U.S.C. 10603b(b),

Grant for Animal Health and Disease Research, $4,205,000 total funding

2008-04-04T05:49:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To support animal health and disease research at eligible Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, and State Agricultural Experiment Stations whose purpose is to improve the health and productivity of food animals and horses through effective prevention, control or treatment of disease, reduction of losses from transportation and other hazards, and protect human health

Anadromous Fish Conservation Act Program, $2,100,000 total funding

2008-04-01T19:03:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To cooperate with the States and other nonfederal interests in the conservation, development, and enhancement of the nation's 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.11.405 ANADROMOUS FISH CONSERVATION ACT PROGRAMFEDERAL AGENCYNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION,

AmeriCorps, $272,752,000 total funding

2008-03-29T09:20:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:AmeriCorps is the cornerstone of the Corporation's national service programs. AmeriCorps addresses pressing education, public safety, human, and environmental needs of our Nation's communities by encouraging Americans to serve either part or full-time. AmeriCorps programs have four goals: 1) Getting things done by providing services with direct and demonstrable results; 2)

Americans With Disabilities Act Technical Assistance Program, $16,077,000 total funding

2008-03-27T10:30:00.000-07:00

Purpose of this program:To ensure that public accommodations and commercial facilities and State and local governments learn of the requirements of Titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and acquire the knowledge needed to comply voluntarily with these requirements.16.108 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM(ADA)FEDERAL AGENCYCIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION,

American Overseas Research Centers, $1,000,000 total funding

2008-03-20T05:35:00.000-07:00

OBJECTIVESTo enable American overseas research centers, that are consortia of higher education institutions, to promote postgraduate research, exchanges, and area studies.TYPES OF ASSISTANCEProject Grants.USES AND USE RESTRICTIONSGrants may be used to pay all or a portion of the cost of establishing or operating a center or program, including the cost of faculty and staff stipends and salaries,

American Council of Young Political Leaders, $809,000 total funding

2008-02-21T13:36:00.000-08:00

OBJECTIVESTo enable emerging political leaders in the U.S. to experience firsthand the political and cultural dynamics of other countries; to offer politically active young people in other countries a similar experience in the United States.19.403 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF YOUNG POLITICAL LEADERS(ACYPL)FEDERAL AGENCYBUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATEAUTHORIZATIONPublic Law

American Battlefield Protection, $300,000 total funding

2008-02-04T15:49:00.000-08:00

OBJECTIVESPromote the protection and preservation of battlefield lands on American soil by funding non- acquisition preservation methods such as planning, education, survey and inventory.TYPES OF ASSISTANCEProject Grants.USES AND USE RESTRICTIONSFunds may be used for projects resulting in the protection and preservation of battlefield lands and their associated sites on American soil. No funding

Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grants to States, $11,883,000 total funding

2008-02-02T16:31:00.000-08:00

OBJECTIVESTo assist States in creating a system of dementia care for persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families, by carrying out demonstration projects for planning, establishing, and operating programs to: (1) Create models of assistance for persons with Alzheimer's disease and their families; and (2) to improve the responsiveness of the existing home and community based care system to

ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS

2008-01-09T00:56:00.000-08:00

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONSFunds may be used to assist State and local governmental authorities in conducting alternatives analyses as part of the early planning for capital projects for new fixed guideway systems and extensions to existing fixed guideway systems.20.522 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSISFEDERAL AGENCYFEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONAUTHORIZATION49 U.S.C. 5339.

Alternative or Innovative Treatment Technology Research, Demonstration, Training, and Hazardous Substance Research Grants, $7,200,000 total funding

2007-12-19T00:26:00.000-08:00

OBJECTIVESTo 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,

Allied Health Special Projects, $4,244,000 total funding from government grant

2007-12-17T20:12:00.000-08:00

OBJECTIVESGrants are awarded to assist eligible entities in meeting the costs associated with expanding or establishing programs that will: (1) expand enrollments in allied health disciplines that are in short supply or whose services are most needed by the elderly; (2) provide rapid transition training programs in allied health fields to individuals who have baccalaureate degrees in

Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation Research, $585,818,000 total funding

2007-12-15T17:14:00.000-08:00

OBJECTIVESTo 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

All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance, $1,638,147,000 total funding

2007-12-10T21:01:00.000-08:00

Purpose of this program: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.Possible uses and use restrictions...The following types of programs may be approved for training under the Montgomery GI