Deadline Note

Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov on or after December 19, 2005. The deadlines for receipt of standard AREA applications are: February 25, June 25 and October 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related AREA applications are: January 2, May 1, and September 1 annually. This program will expire on January 3, 2009.

Synopsis

The sponsors provide support to stimulate research in educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced training for a significant number of the nation's research scientists but that have not been major recipients of National Institutes of Health support. The R15 award mechanism will be used.

Synopsis

The sponsor offers visiting fellowships to overseas R&D personnel who are able to enhance programs supported by the sponsor with their specific skills.

Deadline Note

Invited applicants must submit full applications by December 31, 2006.

Synopsis

The sponsor is soliciting proposals to help implement the FQPA and to support efforts by the agricultural community to transition to using less pesticides and lower risk pesticides in food production. The program supports grants for education, extension, demonstration, and implementation projects for FQPA transition and reduced-risk practices for pest management in agriculture.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is October 30, 2006. The deadline for receipt of full applications is November 30, 2006.

Synopsis

The sponsors offer support to establish a resource repository to collect and archive null mutant alleles, primarily in the form of cryo-preserved embryonic stem (ES) cells, as well as associated DNA constructs, and cryo-preserved embryos or live mice created by the KOMP. The successful KOMP repository should aim to become self supporting over time. This RFA will use the NIH U42 cooperative agreement (Animal Models, and Animal and Biological Material Resource Cooperative Agreement) grant mechanism.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides funding to catalyze the implementation of locally driven, community-based marine debris prevention and removal projects that will benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources including diadromous fish. Projects funded through the MDP have strong on-the-ground habitat components involving the removal of marine debris and derelict fishing gear that will provide educational and social benefits for people and their communities in addition to long-term ecological habitat improvements for NOAA trust resources.

Deadline Note

A mandatory letter of intent must be received by October 31, 2006. Applications must be received by November 30, 2006.

Synopsis

The program supports research and extension efforts needed to increase the implementation of integrated pest management (IPM) methods. The Regional IPM Competitive Grants Program supports projects that develop individual pest control tactics, integrate individual tactics into an IPM system, and develop and implement extension education programs.

Deadline Note

Pre-applications are required. Pre-applications must be post marked by November 3, 2006, and received no later than 5 p.m. Central Standard Time on November 10, 2006, by Shawn Lacina at the Forest Products Laboratory. Full applications must be postmarked by February 2, 2007, and received no later than 5 p.m. Central Standard Time on February 9, 2007, by Shawn Lacina at the Forest Products Laboratory.

Synopsis

The sponsor requests proposals for forest product projects that increase the use of woody biomass from national forest system lands. The woody biomass utilization grant program is intended to help improve forest restoration activities by using and creating markets for small-diameter material and low-valued trees removed from forest restoration activities, such as reducing hazardous fuels, handling insect and diseased conditions, or treating forestlands impacted by catastrophic weather events. These funds are targeted to help communities, entrepreneurs, and others turn residues from forest restoration activities into marketable forest products and/or energy products.

Deadline Note

The sponsor requests, but does not require, submission of letters of intent by October 3, 2006. The deadline for submission of Applications is November 3, 2006.

Synopsis

The sponsor solicits applications to test the impact of proposed revisions to the state Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS) in measuring key indicators of youth tobacco use and to examine the direction and degree of changes in estimates from proposed revisions to the state YTS questions. It is anticipated that this research will improve the evaluation and surveillance capabilities of the YTS and its use by states to evaluate tobacco-control interventions and monitor trends in youth tobacco use.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) for both research and integrated applications prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

The primary objective of this program is to support research to improve our understanding of the role of foods and their biologically active components in promoting health throughout the life cycle, including pregnancy, early development, and aging. Bioactive food components are constituents in foods other than those needed to meet basic human nutritional requirements that are responsible for changes in health status. This program also continues to support novel research regarding the function of nutrients. Eligible applicants are colleges and universities, research institutions, Federal agencies, laboratories, private organizations, and individuals.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) for both research and integrated applications prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

The primary objective of this program is to support research to improve our understanding of the role of foods and their biologically active components in promoting health throughout the life cycle, including pregnancy, early development, and aging. Bioactive food components are constituents in foods other than those needed to meet basic human nutritional requirements that are responsible for changes in health status. This program also continues to support novel research regarding the function of nutrients. Eligible applicants are colleges and universities, research institutions, Federal agencies, laboratories, private organizations and individuals.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) for both research and integrated applications prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Awards provide $125,000 for two years of support to postdoctoral investigators, or individuals who will soon receive their doctoral degree. The primary objective of this program is to support research to improve our understanding of the role of foods and their biologically active components in promoting health throughout the life cycle, including pregnancy, early development, and aging. Bioactive food components are constituents in foods other than those needed to meet basic human nutritional requirements that are responsible for changes in health status. This program also continues to support novel research regarding the function of nutrients.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) for both research and integrated applications prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Support is provided to investigators who have completed postdoctoral training and are beginning independent research careers. The primary objective of this program is to support research to improve our understanding of the role of foods and their biologically active components in promoting health throughout the life cycle, including pregnancy, early development, and aging. Bioactive food components are constituents in foods other than those needed to meet basic human nutritional requirements that are responsible for changes in health status. This program also continues to support novel research regarding the function of nutrients.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

The primary objective of this program is to provide federal financial support to improve food quality and value. Eligible applicants include: State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions or organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations and individuals.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Support is provided for scientific conferences focused on research to improve food quality and value. Improving food quality and value is driven by the application of physical, chemical and biological principles and is essential in meeting the needs of the consumer as well as enhancing competitiveness in global markets. Eligible applicants include: State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations and individuals.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Awards provide a total of $125,000 for two years of support to investigators, who have or will soon receive their doctoral degree. The primary objective of this program is to provide federal financial support to improve food quality and value.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Support is provided to investigators who are beginning independent careers, without an extensive research publication record, and who have less than five years postdoctoral career-track research experience,for research to improve food quality and value.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

This program area supports fulfillment of Executive Order 13134 (Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy), which calls for a tripling of U.S. use of biobased products by 2010 and the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, which promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased industrial products. Program activities will expand science-based knowledge and technologies to support the efficient, economical and environmentally friendly conversion of biomass, more specifically agricultural residuals into value-added industrial products and biofuels. Eligible applicants include: State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions or organizations, Federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations, corporations and individuals.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Support is provided for scientific conferences focused on research of biobased products and bioenergy production. This program area supports fulfillment of Executive Order 13134 (Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy), which calls for a tripling of U.S. use of biobased products by 2010 and the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, which promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased industrial products. Program activities will expand science-based knowledge and technologies to support the efficient, economical and environmentally friendly conversion of biomass, more specifically agricultural residuals into value-added industrial products and biofuels.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Awards provide a total of $125,000 for two years of support to investigators, who have or will soon receive their doctoral degree, for research on biobased products and bioenergy production. This program area supports fulfillment of Executive Order 13134 (Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy), which calls for a tripling of U.S. use of biobased products by 2010 and the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, which promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased industrial products. Program activities will expand science-based knowledge and technologies to support the efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly conversion of biomass, more specifically agricultural and forestry residuals into value-added industrial products and biofuels.

Deadline Note

This program requires a letter of intent by November 8, 2006 (5:00pm ET) prior to application submission. Applications submitted without an approved letter of intent will not be reviewed. Electronic applications for invited proposals must be submitted by 5:00 P.M., Eastern Time, January 17, 2007.

Synopsis

Support is provided to investigators who are beginning independent careers, without an extensive research publication record, and who have less than five years postdoctoral career-track research experience,for research focused on biobased products and bioenergy production. This program area supports fulfillment of Executive Order 13134 (Developing and Promoting Biobased Products and Bioenergy), which calls for a tripling of U.S. use of biobased products by 2010 and the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000, which promotes research and development leading to the production of biobased industrial products. Program activities will expand science-based knowledge and technologies to support the efficient, economical and environmentally friendly conversion of biomass, more specifically agricultural residuals into value-added industrial products and biofuels.

Synopsis

The sponsor requests start-up proposals from U.S. land-grant institutions to strengthen agricultural extension and training at select Iraqi agricultural universities so as to revitalize the agriculture sector in Iraq. The Iraq Agricultural Extension Revitalization Project (IAER) will be implemented by providing extension training programs for Iraqi nationals in the U.S. and at third country sites in ways that enhance agricultural management, production, and marketing related to small and medium-sized production enterprises. Training will be provided through partnerships that are built between U.S. land-grant institutions and Iraqi agricultural universities in each of five governorates of Iraq. In FY 2007, approximately $5.3 million is available for support of this program.

Deadline Note

The sponsor requests, but does not require, submission of a letter of intent for this program. For Cycle A, the letter of intent is due by November 9, 2006. The application deadline is December 11, 2006. For Cycle B, the letter of intent is due by February 2, 2007. The application deadline is March 5, 2007.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides partial support for specific non-federal conferences in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention information and education programs, and applied research. Measurable outcomes of the conferences supported under this program announcement should be in alignment with one or more of the following goals and/or performance measures: National Center of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) -- Priority 1: Develop and implement comprehensive research-to-practice initiatives that promote early identification, referral, and intervention for prioritized health conditions; Priority 2: Identify major new factors leading to healthy birth outcomes; Priority 3: Conduct research on the natural history of secondary conditions throughout the lifespan to identify promising interventions; Priority 4: Develop and implement a comprehensive research-to-practice initiative designed to promote preconception care services; and Priority 5: Promote evidence-based strategies for optimal child development. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) -- Goal 1: Increase early detection of breast and cervical cancer by building nationwide programs in breast and cervical cancer prevention, especially among high-risk, underserved women; Goal 2: Expand community-based breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to low income, medically underserved women. For women diagnosed with cancer or pre-cancer, ensure access to treatment services; Goal 3: Reduce cigarette smoking among youth; Goal 4: Support prevention research to develop sustainable and transferable community-based behavioral interventions; Goal 5: Increase the capacity of state cardiovascular health programs to address prevention of cardiovascular disease at the community level; Goal 6: Reduce death and disability due to heart disease and stroke and eliminate disparities; Goal 7: Increase the capacity of state diabetes control programs to address the prevention of diabetes and its complications at the community level; Goal 8: Improve the quality of state-based cancer registries; Goal 9: Help states monitor the prevalence of major behavioral risks associated with premature morbidity and mortality in adults to improve the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention programs; and Goal 10: Decrease levels of obesity, or reduce the rate of growth of obesity, in communities through nutrition and physical interventions. National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) -- Goal 1: Determine human health effects associated with environmental exposures; Goal 2: Prevent or reduce illnesses, injury, and death related to environmental risk factors; Goal 3: Build and enhance effective partnerships to improve environmental health capacity; and Goal 4: Promote effective and efficient NCEH management. National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) -- Goal 1: Reduce the risk of youth violence; Goal 2: Reduce violence against women; Goal 3: Enhance the capacity of states to implement effective rape prevention and education programs; Goal 4: Reduce the number and severity of head injuries in CDC funded projects by increasing bicycle helmet use; Goal 5: Improve the timelines and quality of data used to determine the medical and social impact of traumatic brain injury; Goal 6: Reduce the incidence of residential fire-related injuries and deaths by increasing functional smoke alarms on every habitable floor; Goal 7: Increase external input on the research priorities, policies, and procedures related to the extramural research supported by CDC; Goal 8: Provide online access to injury prevention data; and Goal 9: Improve the uniformity, quality, and accessibility of emergency department data for public health surveillance in several states; ultimately developing the capacity to improve data in all states through development of guidelines, recommendations, or technical assistance. National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM) -- Goal 1. Ensure that CDC has the necessary data about its customers to develop health marketing and communication interventions products, and programs that address customers’ health information needs; Goal 2. Ensure that CDC employs innovative and rigorous strategies for reaching its customers based on health marketing and communication research; Goal 3. Provide value-added health marketing and communication support to ensure that the best available health information is rapidly and reliably disseminated and adopted as effective practice and policy; Goal 4. Ensure efficient, integrated use of CDC functions that contribute to the creation, delivery, and communication of health information and products, with a focus on those that eliminate health disparities; Goal 5. Ensure that CDC’s customers have effective, real-time access to needed health and safety information through appropriate health information dissemination channels; Goal 6. Produce science-based health messages that are accessible, understandable, and relevant to intended audiences by incorporating health literacy, cultural communication, and language factors; Goal 7. Facilitate two-way communication and engagement with CDC and its traditional and emerging partners, including national and international public heath system partners, public sector partners, and private sector partners; Goal 8. Enhance the capacity of CDC and its national and international partners to rapidly and accurately communicate critical information about infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats; monitor the health of communities; and assist in the detection of emerging public health problems; Goal 9. Promote and facilitate health marketing and communication efforts to measure progress toward agency goals and evaluate the impact of agency programs; and Goal 10. Ensure the development of public health marketing and communication professionals and researchers via CDC-supported training programs. Office of the Chief of Public Health Practice (OCPHP) -- Public Health Law Program: Goal 1: Develop the legal preparedness of the public health system to address terrorism and other national public health priorities; Goal 2: Improve the understanding and use of law as a public health tool; and Goal 3: Establish robust partnerships to join public health practitioners with partners in key law-related sectors, such as elected officials and the legal and law enforcement communities. Office of Global Health (OGH) -- Goal 1: To strengthen global capacity to detect, investigate, and monitor disease and injury, as well as their causes, and to respond appropriately to problems as they are identified; Goal 2: To work with countries to establish and maintain effective public health systems, including trained workforces, and collection and use of essential information for effective public health policies and programs; Goal 3: To collaborate with countries and other international partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention and control strategies to address important public health problems; Goal 4: To assist countries and other global partners to conduct applied research that will provide new information needed to improve the effectiveness of global public health policies and programs; and Goal 5: To promote the free flow of accurate technical information on global health problems and to share lessons learned in their control and prevention.