[Okgrantsmanship] Fwd: Resources and Funding opportunities

Mason, Linda lmason at osrhe.edu
Tue Apr 27 19:28:29 CDT 2021


Dr. Linda Mason
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From: "Bryce, Betty-Ann M. EOP/ONDCP" <Betty-Ann.M.Bryce2 at ondcp.eop.gov>
Date: April 27, 2021 at 4:11:16 PM CDT
Subject: Resources and Funding opportunities


Good Afternoon All,

Sharing a few updates from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) along with a few funding opportunities that maybe of interest. Please share this information with your stakeholders.
ONDCP

ONDCP’s Acting Director Regina Labelle, recently announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s Drug Policy Priorities for the Administration’s first year. Please see a brief overview below. Click here to read the full summary.<https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BidenHarris-Statement-of-Drug-Policy-Priorities-April-1.pdf>

  1.  Expanding access to evidence-based treatment
  2.  Advancing racial equity in our approach to drug policy.
  3.  Enhancing evidence-based harm reduction efforts.
  4.  Supporting evidence-based prevention efforts to reduce youth substance use.
  5.  Reducing the supply of illicit substances.
  6.  Advancing recovery-ready workplaces and expanding the addiction workforce.
  7.  Expanding access to recovery support services.



  *   In December 2020, ONDCP introduced the workshop series for rural faith leaders<https://www.ruralcommunitytoolbox.org/starting-points/rural-faith-leaders/pandemic> and those who work with the faith community in rural areas.  The second workshop, Connecting Faith to Prevention, will be held on Thursday, May 13, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT.  It will focus on:

·       Strategies to combat substance use in rural communities

·       Stopping drug use before it starts, evidence-based prevention strategies that work in rural communities

·       Understanding prevention and identifying the role of the faith community in substance use prevention

·       How to identify and connect the Faith community to prevention activities in your backyard

·       How the faith community can partner to develop faith-based prevention strategies

·       Showcasing innovative Faith-Based prevention strategies in action
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Betty-Ann Bryce, Special Advisor for Rural Affairs at MBX.ONDCP.RuralAffairs at ondcp.eop.gov<mailto:MBX.ONDCP.RuralAffairs at ondcp.eop.gov> with your name, title, organization, state/county, and contact information/email address.

Funding opportunities


  *   The National RTAP Community Rides Grant Program<https://www.nationalrtap.org/News/Community-Rides-Grants> offers current recipients and subrecipients of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)'s Formula Grants for Rural Areas (Section 5311) program the opportunity to apply for grant awards of up to $100,000 for projects that develop or strengthen transportation partnerships that improve social determinants of health in rural and tribal communities. There is no minimum grant award, and local match is not required. The project duration is fifteen (15) months. The application deadline is May 10, 2021 at 11:59 PM EDT.



  *   National Endowment for the Humanities<https://www.neh.gov/program/american-rescue-plan-humanities-organizations>: The American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations program provides emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Grants are available for museums, libraries and archives, historic sites, independent research institutions, academic presses, professional organizations, colleges and universities, and other humanities organizations across the country to help these entities continue to advance their mission during the interruption of their operations due to the pandemic. Organizations may propose new humanities projects or focus on sustaining core humanities programs and activities. The application deadline is May 14, 2021.


  *   The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2021 First Responders-Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Grants (Short Title: FR-CARA).<https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/ti-21-009> The purpose of this program is to allow first responders and members of other key community sectors to administer a drug or device approved or cleared under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) for emergency reversal of known or suspected opioid overdose. Recipients will train and provide resources to first responders and members of other key community sectors at the state, tribal, and local governmental levels on carrying and administering a drug or devices approved or cleared under the FD&C Act for emergency reversal of known or suspected opioid overdose. The application deadline is May 17, 2021.


  *   The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS)<https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grant-announcements/sm-21-014>, is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2021 Community Mental Health Centers (Short Title: CMHC) grant program. The purpose of this program is to enable community mental health centers to support and restore the delivery of clinical services that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and effectively address the needs of individuals with serious emotional disturbance (SED), serious mental illness (SMI), and individuals with SMI or SED and substance use disorders, referred to as co-occurring disorder (COD). The application deadline is May 21, 2021.



  *   Department of Health and Human Services: The Innovations in Nutrition Programs and Services—Community Research initiative<https://acl.gov/grants/innovations-nutrition-programs-and-services-community-research> supports research and documentation of innovative and promising practices, including those that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, that have the potential to enhance the quality, effectiveness, and proven outcomes of nutrition services programs within the aging services network. Project goals and outcomes must relate to reducing hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition; promoting socialization; and promoting health and well-being by delaying the onset of adverse health conditions through the provision of meals and associated nutrition services to vulnerable older adults who are in greatest social and economic need. The application deadline is May 24, 2021.


  *   Grants Promote the Health of Maine's Children - Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation: Small Grants Program.  The Sadie and Harry Davis Foundation<https://klingenstein.org/sadie-harry-davis-foundation/childrens-health-small-grants/> is dedicated to the advancement of Maine children's health. The Foundation's Small Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that promote the health of children in Maine, with general priority given to programs that address the state's poorest and most underserved populations, e.g., low-income, rural, etc. Successful applicants typically have strong track records and take approaches that are creative but well grounded. The Foundation strongly prefers to fund organizations with budgets under $5 million. Grants generally range from $3,000 to $15,000. The application deadline is May 31, 2021.



  *   The American Psychiatric Association Foundation is dedicated to advancing public understanding of mental illnesses. The Foundation's Helping Hands Grant Program<https://apafdn.org/helpinghands> was established to encourage medical students to participate in community service activities, to raise awareness of mental illness and the importance of early recognition of illness, and to build medical students' interest in psychiatry and working in underserved communities. The program provides grants of up to $5,000 to medical schools for mental health and substance use disorder projects that are created and managed by medical students, particularly in underserved minority communities. Funded projects can be conducted in partnership with community agencies or in conjunction with ongoing medical school outreach activities. The application deadline is May 31. 2021.


  *   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development  is accepting applications for Distance Learning and Telemedicine<https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/distance-learning-telemedicine-grants> (DLT) program grants to help provide educational and medical services in rural areas. The DLT program helps fund distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas to increase access to education, training and health care resources that are otherwise limited or unavailable. USDA plans to make $44.5 million available in fiscal year 2021. Of this amount, $10.2 million is intended for projects that provide substance use disorder treatment services in rural areas. The application deadline is June 4, 2021. Click here to learn more<https://www.ruralcommunitytoolbox.org/funding/43>.


  *   Support for Wyoming Organizations Focusing on Communities' Needs. The Wyoming Community Foundation<https://wycf.org/available-grants-apply-for-a-grant/> connects people who care with causes that matter to build a better Wyoming. The Foundation provides General Grants to nonprofit organizations throughout the state in the areas of arts and culture, the environment and conservation, education, civic and community building, and health and human services. Priority is given to organizations that address an identified community need. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. The upcoming application deadline is June 15, 2021.


  *   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is making the grants available under the Rural Business Development Grant program. Eligible applicants are organizations seeking to provide rural communities with training and technical assistance to improve transportation services and facilities. USDA does not provide funding directly to individuals under this program. Applications will be scored, reviewed, and selected on a competitive basis. The application deadline is June 30, 2021. Click here to learn more<https://www.ruralcommunitytoolbox.org/funding/183>


  *   The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is providing Capital Advance funding and project rental subsidies for the development and ongoing operation of supportive rental housing for very low-income persons, aged 62 years or older.  This funding, leveraged with other financing sources, will expand affordable housing opportunities that are physically designed and that have a robust set of services that will allow seniors to live independently and age in community. The application deadline is May 26, 2021 Click here to learn more<https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps>.



  *   Indigenous Communities Fellowship, administered by MIT Solve<https://solve.mit.edu/challenges/2021-indigenous-communities-fellowship>, serves to provide Native innovators throughout the United States with the support and resources they need to advance their work. For 2021, Solve welcomes Native-led solutions that 1) increase access to community wealth, including through access to new economic sectors and diverse forms of capital; 2) support culturally-grounded K-16 education, including language, cultural revitalization, and non-traditional learners; 3) provide greater access to healthy and sovereign food, sustainable energy, and safe water; or 4) improve healthcare access and outcomes, including around telehealth, health systems infrastructure, and availability of traditional and Western medicines. A $10,000 grant will be provided to each selected Fellow. The deadline for submitting solutions is June 1, 2021.



  *   The FCC Rural Health Care Program<https://www.ruralcommunitytoolbox.org/funding/89> Provides funding to eligible healthcare providers in rural areas for telecommunications and broadband services necessary for the provision of healthcare. It offers a discount on telecommunication expenses and network equipment for healthcare facilities to increase connectivity and access to broadband in rural areas to provide and improve healthcare. The application deadline is June 1, 2021.



  *   Dept. of Labor, Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO)<https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WB/media/WB-FY2021-WANTO-FAQs.pdf> Technical Assistance Grant Program. This program aims to provide technical assistance (TA) to employers and labor unions to encourage employment of women in both apprenticeable occupations and nontraditional occupations (A/NTO). The application deadline is June 4, 2021 If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Marc Purvis Grants Management Specialist Purvis.marc at dol.gov<mailto:Purvis.marc at dol.gov>


  *   The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Innovation Awards program<https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/giving-back/childrens-mental-health-awards> aims to fund mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the United States. This program focuses on new or piloted projects from direct-service organizations that will help address the far-reaching challenge of stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues in children and young adults. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded to each finalist. These organizations will also have the opportunity to showcase their projects to other funders during the awards presentation day. The application deadline is July 2, 2021, at 5 PM ET.


  *   Dept. of Labor Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC)<https://www.ruralcommunitytoolbox.org/funding/415> is soliciting applications for grants serving the Appalachian and Delta regions. The purpose of this program is to demonstrate the alignment of regionally driven, comprehensive approaches to addressing economic distress and the necessary workforce development activities to ensure dislocated and other workers in the regions are capable of succeeding in current and future job opportunities. The application deadline is Jul 21, 2021.



  *   The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting applications for Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees<https://www.ruralcommunitytoolbox.org/funding/189>. This program offers financial assistance to eligible service providers that will construct, improve, or expand telecommunication and broadband networks in rural areas.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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B-A
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Betty-Ann Bryce
Special Advisor for Rural Affairs
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Betty-Ann.M.Bryce2 at ondcp.eop.gov<mailto:Betty-Ann.M.Bryce2 at ondcp.eop.gov>



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