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RWJF Makes New Connections in Active Living
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has issued a call for proposals through its New Connections initiative for the Active Living Research program. Active Living Research is a national program that supports research to inform policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity among children and adolescents (ages 3-18) in order to prevent obesity. Special emphasis is placed on strategies that aim to reach racial/ethnic populations and children living in lower-income communities who are at highest risk for obesity. Through New Connections, RWJF offers support to new investigators from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities. Two types of grants will be awarded through this call for proposals: research grants and publication grants. Applications are due July 29, 2009. For additional information, visit the website provided above.
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Support for New Hampshire Women
The Women's Fund of New Hampshire accepts applications for grants twice a year. The Fund focuses its support on programs that empower and build self-esteem for women and girls; end sexual and domestic violence; and ensure access for women to job training and good-paying jobs, health resources, secure shelter, and educational opportunities. The Fund is particularly interested in efforts that address the root causes of the problems facing women and girls in order to effect long-term improvements. New Hampshire nonprofit organizations may apply for grant awards ranging between $1,000 and $5,000. Applications must be submitted by August 7, 2009. Visit the website provided above for additional information.
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NFWF and Shell Address Alaskan Coastal Habitats
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has partnered with the Shell Oil Company to administer the Shell Marine Habitat Program – Alaska. This program will provide matching grants for projects that benefit marine and coastal habitats in and around the North Aleutian Basin, North Slope Borough, and Northwest Arctic Borough of Alaska. A separate program offered by NFWF and Shell focuses on the Gulf of Mexico. Priority will be given to projects designed to conduct baseline habitat and species studies identified as priority research needs that will inform management decisions; protect or restore coastal and marine habitats; provide benefit for multiple species, both resident and migratory; and provide education or action programs intended to minimize harm from marine debris. Minimum grant awards will be $30,000; all grants must be matched on at least a 1:1 basis. Applications are due September 1, 2009. For additional information, visit the website provided above.
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American Electric Power: Teacher Vision Grants
American Electric Power (AEP) offers Teacher Vision Grants to pre-K-12 teachers in the AEP service area or communities with major company facilities. This area encompasses portions of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Priority will be given to those educators who have attended an AEP workshop, NEED training, or have an existing AEP school-business partnership. Projects that have an academic focus and aim to improve student achievement, particularly in science, mathematics, technology, electrical safety, and the balanced study of energy and the environment, will be considered. Grants may be used to purchase equipment, curriculum materials, or to provide field trip transportation. Applications must be received by October 23, 2009. To learn more, and to fill out the electronic application, visit the website provided above.
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Stonyfield Farm: Profits for the Planet Program
Stonyfield Farm is accepting applications for the 2009 Profits for the Planet program. Through this program, Stonyfield Farm contributes 10% of its profits to efforts to help protect and restore the environment. Highest priority will be given to applications for programs that protect and restore the planet; generate measurable results (natural resources saved, people educated); and promote Stonyfield Farm through sampling opportunities, collateral, and media relation. The overall goal of this program is to build mutual support between Stonyfield Farm and Profits for the Planet funding recipients. Proposals should be no longer than two pages and may be submitted throughout the year. For additional information, and to learn more about what types of programs are supported, visit the website provided above.
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