[CCoE Notice] Funding Opportunities

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Featured Funding Opportunities





Health

Science, Engineering & Technology

Social Sciences, Art & Humanities

Education




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Health


Funding Agency: Novartis
Title: People and Communities – Philanthropic Grants<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/i0sEXlHZQecXnR00S2Wjmg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: Continuous

Philanthropic grants support programs focused upon underserved populations promoting health and disease state awareness, science, math and technology education, and civic and community development initiatives.

Funding Agency: USDA
Title: USDA Participant Research Innovation Laboratory for Enhancing WIC Services - 2018<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/pYMqc5jRJOVFU3SO7VVKkg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Internal Deadline: 5/28/2018
LOI Deadline: 6/11/2018
Proposal Deadline: 7/16/2018

This is an announcement of the availability of funds for one new cooperative agreement for FY 2018-2021 with a public or private academic research institution or other non-profit research organization. In this funding cycle, the USDA anticipates awarding up to $2,000,000 in grant funding to support the creation of a Participant Research Innovation Laboratory to support and evaluate WIC local agency-initiated projects that design and implement strategies, including innovative tools and technical resources, to promote customer service surrounding WIC nutrition services which will contribute to retention of eligible participants. Developed strategies should focus on WIC service delivery sites or retail environments. Further, proposals should incorporate strategies that acknowledge the social and cultural diversity of WIC participants and those eligible for the Program. Limited Submission Applications are submitted through this Sharepoint site<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/qW2sFRsqmez7Q8ge1TjwXw/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>.

Funding Agency: Trull Foundation
Title: Trull Foundation Grants<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/aPFu4892eBhTzPw3ZwNJ11fg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Internal Deadline: 6/18/2018
Proposal Deadline: Continuous

The Foundation strives to help children; those affected by substance abuse; the Palacios Texas area; and the coastal Texas environment. Grants must be used for charitable or educational purpose. For more information on topics of interest, contact Lisa Harrison, Executive Director, before beginning your application to ensure that your proposal is within our funding priorities for 2018. You may call Lisa at (361) 972-5241 or send an email to lharrison at trullfoundation.org<mailto:lharrison at trullfoundation.org>. The Trull Foundation has no submission deadline, but organizations are limited to one submission per year. Limited Submission Applications are submitted through this Sharepoint site<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/qW2sFRsqmez7Q8ge1TjwXw/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>.

Funding Agency: JDRF
Title: Strategic Research Agreements<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/RxWL4763h9Sa63ABruuOO8Zg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Project Concept Deadline: 8/1/2018

JDRF’s Strategic Research Agreements provide research funding for single or multiple investigators to address critical gaps and challenges and potential breakthroughs in Type 1 diabetes research. The Strategic Research Agreement is a partnership between Investigator(s) and JDRF Scientists to help address roadblocks and accelerate JDRF’s mission through support of cutting-edge scientific investigation. Further, this mechanism embodies cooperative development of a research plan, interim quarterly reporting on milestones and interaction with JDRF scientists prior to and during the award period. The budget and duration of funding are variable and continued funding is based on satisfactory effort and quarterly progress on milestones. Submission of an application requires permission from JDRF and is initiated with a Project Concept submitted to the JDRF.



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Science, Engineering, & Technology


Funding Agency: Sloan Foundation
Title: Science Grants<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/L3dasQrCd9oZCLF763XM1ZYA/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Letter of Inquiry: Required, no deadline

Support for basic scientific research lies at the core of the foundation's mission. Alfred P. Sloan Jr. felt strongly that future increases in human welfare would be driven by an increased understanding and mastery of the natural world and that it was thus important to support those scientific pioneers who are expanding the frontiers of human knowledge. In each of its science grantmaking programs, the Foundation seeks proposals for original projects led by outstanding individuals or teams, which exhibit a high degree of methodological rigor, which have a high expected return to society, and for which funding from the private sector, government, or other foundations is not yet widely available. The programs are: (1) Chemistry of Indoor Environments, (2) Deep Carbon Observatory, (3) Microbiology of the Built Environment, and (4) Sloan Digital Sky Survey.


Funding Agency: Microsoft
Title: AI for Earth<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/NTW66EzCfgqjltMipxB5OA/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 7/9/2018

The AI for Earth Grant provides access to advanced Microsoft Azure cloud computing resources to individuals and organizations working on environmental and conservation programs aimed towards transforming the way we are currently managing complex environmental challenges.


Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Title: GeoPRISMS<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/uOWnsjPKhb1NcdZt6lTzvQ/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 8/13/2018

GeoPRISMS (Geodynamic Processes at Rifting and Subducting Margins) Program investigates the coupled geodynamics, earth surface processes, and climate interactions that build and modify continental margins over a wide range of timescales. These interactions cross the shoreline and have applications to margin evolution and dynamics, construction of stratigraphic architecture, accumulation of economic resources, and associated geologic hazards and environmental management.

The GeoPRISMS Program includes two broadly integrated science initiatives (Subduction Cycles and Deformation (SCD) and Rift Initiation and Evolution (RIE)), linked by five overarching scientific topics and themes, where transformative advances are likely to occur in the decade 2011-2020, and where a focused scientific program could be most effective. These overarching science topics include 1) Origin and evolution of continental crust; 2) Fluids, magmas and their interactions; 3) Climate-surface-tectonics feedbacks; 4) Geochemical cycles; and 5) Plate boundary deformation and geodynamics. Each of the initiatives has identified primary sites for focused investigations, as well as thematic studies that will complement primary site studies.


Funding Agency: Department of Defense
Title: CENTER OF EXCELLENCE: Assured Autonomy in Contested Environments<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/QQ7637JDZzR1Z9biaP53vIyQ/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
White Paper Deadline: 6/27/2018
Proposal Deadline: 8/22/2018

The objective of this UCoE will require substantial cross-disciplinary scientific expertise. In order to contribute to the capability of fielding distributed, multi-agent autonomous systems capable of performing complex missions in adversarial, contested environment, synergy between researchers in dynamics & controls, computer science, and communications is expected for efforts funded by this UCoE. The desired outcomes of the effort are scientific, mathematical, and computational approaches, methods and algorithms that can provide rigorous guarantees, robustness and/or safety bounds, and/or optimal strategies for employing autonomous systems within the context of an active adversary providing a contested operating environment.

The particular challenges of interest that should be addressed by the proposed UCoE are: uncertain adversarial conditions; computational resources; communication resources; limited training data; and integration. Desired subject matter expertise includes controls & dynamical systems theory; physical intelligence algorithms; formal specification & verification with adversarial inputs; and efficient adaptive distributed communications.


Funding Agency: Department of Defense
Title: Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Consortium (DSEC) Cooperative Agreement<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/Wj9Q0fT64892g6L7763892BEQKbg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 6/25/2018

In accordance with 10 USC §2192, Improvement of education in technical fields: general authority regarding education in science, mathematics, and engineering, the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) K-16 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and outreach is seeking to strategically implant a vehicle to identify and support stronger guidelines for conducting K-16 education and outreach programs. The Department of Defense seeks to diversify its portfolio of support and increase focus on efforts that support the Force of the Future, and align with the Federal and DoD STEM strategies. Enhancing the permeability of ideas into DoD's workforce, especially the STEM workforce, through alliances with academia, industry and various non-traditional partners in STEM should deliver far-reaching sustainable and scalable programs and partnerships.

While aligning with the DoD STEM mission, “to attract, inspire, and develop exceptional STEM talent across the education continuum to enrich our current and future DoD workforce to meet defense technological challenges,” the Defense STEM Education Consortium (DSEC) should collaboratively work with the Government to provide a cohesive strategy to meet the vision, roles, and goals outlined in the DoD STEM Strategic Plan. The goals and objectives of this strategic plan will support: (1) building and maintaining not only DOD’s, but the nation’s STEM pipeline; (2) reducing the number of STEM professionals who choose to leave DoD; and (3) keeping DoD competitive with industry and other countries also seeking STEM talent.



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Social Science, Arts and Humanities


Funding Agency: Department of Justice
Title: Specialized Services for Victims of Human Trafficking<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/o9yPCNcITfN4tFpMCiGCTg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Internal Deadline: 6/4/2018
Proposal Deadline: 6/27/2018

The purpose of this program is to enhance the quality and quantity of specialized services available to assist victims of human trafficking, as defined by the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, as amended. OVC is interested in supporting programs that focus on one or more of these priority areas: 1) housing services, 2) economic and leadership empowerment and/or education services, 3) mental health services, 4) substance abuse services, and 5) legal services. Limited Submission Applications are submitted through this Sharepoint site<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/nrw6UaSmFSivz2spGQVj6g/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>.


Funding Agency: Association for Asian Studies
Title: A.L. Becker Southeast Asian Literature in Translation Prize<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/k5wfvu2ihkkmc1K52VzlbA/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 8/1/2018

The A.L. Becker Southeast Asian Literature in Translation Prize will recognize an outstanding English translation of a work of Southeast Asian literature from any country of the region (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Viet Nam). Works translated from any Southeast Asian language are eligible. The Prize recognizes the importance of works of translation in teaching about the region. Any translation, published in any format, from a work that may be broadly defined as literature within the norms of the country of publication is eligible. The translator need not be a member of the AAS. Only books with a copyright date of 2015-2017 will be eligible for this year’s competition.


Funding Agency: NEH
Title: Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/XVzajZw9bso763W892Zyay3mYg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 8/8/2018

Grants for Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions (FPIRI) support fellowships at institutions devoted to advanced study and research in the humanities. Recognizing that at times scholars need to work away from their homes and institutions, the FPIRI program sponsors fellowships that provide scholars with research time, a stimulating intellectual environment, and access to resources that might otherwise not be available to them.


Funding Agency: NEH
Title: Media Projects: Production Grants<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/zProqhAHHtyszg6JmVpSQg/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 8/8/2018

The Media Projects program supports film, television, and radio projects that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship in disciplines such as history, art history, film studies, literature, drama, religious studies, philosophy, or anthropology. Projects must also demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical (rather than celebratory). The approach to the subject matter must go beyond the mere presentation of factual information to explore its larger significance and stimulate critical thinking. Production grants support the production and distribution of films, television programs, and radio programs or podcasts that promise to engage a broad public audience.


Funding Agency: NEH
Title: Media Projects: Development Grants<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/9E8pew892oakXw7FdctB93mw/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 8/8/2018

The Media Projects program supports film, television, and radio projects that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. All projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship in disciplines such as history, art history, film studies, literature, drama, religious studies, philosophy, or anthropology. Projects must also demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical (rather than celebratory). The approach to the subject matter must go beyond the mere presentation of factual information to explore its larger significance and stimulate critical thinking. Development grants enable media producers to collaborate with scholars to develop humanities content and to prepare programs for production. Grants should result in a script (for a film or television project) or a detailed treatment (for a radio or podcast project) and may also yield a detailed plan for outreach and public engagement in collaboration with a partner organization or organizations.



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Education



Funding Agency: Department of Education
Title: Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII): Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/ryMFphTY763Cu6WaBmx89240Iw/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
NOI Deadline: 6/11/18
Proposal Deadline: 6/26/18

The purposes of the TQP program are to improve student achievement; improve the quality of prospective and new teachers by improving the preparation of prospective teachers and enhancing professional development activities for new teachers; hold teacher preparation programs at institutions of higher education (IHEs) accountable for preparing teachers who meet applicable State certification and licensure requirements; and recruit highly qualified individuals, including minorities and individuals from other occupations, into the teaching force. This RFA has two priorities: partnership grants for the preparation of teachers and partnership grants for the establishment of effective teaching residency programs.


Funding Agency: Department of Education
Title: Institute of Educational Sciences<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/n9uOM892PNbW0clCKZNVTseQ/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 8/9/18 or 8/23/18; see chart at end of solicitation.

The Department of Education is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2019 for the Education Research and Special Education Research Grant Programs. In awarding these grants, the Institute of Education Sciences (Institute) intends to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge and understanding of (1) developmental and school readiness outcomes for infants and toddlers with or at risk for a disability, (2) education outcomes for all students from early childhood education through postsecondary and adult education, and (3) employment and wage outcomes when relevant (such as for students who engaged in career and technical, postsecondary, or adult education).


Funding Agency: USDA
Title: Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Education and Workforce Development<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/1892arHk0uYzbT51ObD6yLBA/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Internal Deadline: 6/1/18
Proposal Deadline: 6/28/2018 or later, depending on area; see solicitation for details

The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Education and Workforce Development (EWD) (formerly the Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences Education and Literacy Initiative, or ELI) focuses on developing the next generation of research, education, and extension professionals in the food and agricultural sciences. In FY 2018, EWD invites applications in four areas: professional development opportunities for K-14 teachers and education professionals; training of undergraduate students in research and extension; fellowships for predoctoral candidates; and fellowships for postdoctoral scholars. Limited Submission Applications are submitted through this Sharepoint site<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/qW2sFRsqmez7Q8ge1TjwXw/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>.


Funding Agency: USDA
Title: Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program (MSP)<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/4oRIXQmzLy1X363u45bfog/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>
Proposal Deadline: 6/20/18

The purpose of the MSP is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training committed multicultural scholars, resulting in either baccalaureate degrees within the FANH disciplines or the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree. The scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students from groups that are historically underrepresented and underserved to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in FANH Sciences, or achieve a D.V.M., that would lead to a diverse and highly skilled work force.


For more information about available grants, visit our Featured Funding Opportunities page, ourPivot<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/K47Rdt8qzQfavzaQMXKquQ/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A> system or Grants.gov<https://cloudapps.uh.edu/sendit/l/Uz0UBvEhncqZT51rffstrA/j1ZY0ecPMOsZTUsfQYYlkw/t892eD763moFrYaJY763SJfpku1A>.






Amr S. Elnashai  FREng
Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer
University of Houston
316 Cullen Building, 4302 University Drive
Houston, TX 77204

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