--------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 13242 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/4/2012 Sponsor: Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Title: Professional Development Program Grants CFP Contact: David Redhage Tel: 770-412-4787 Email: dredhage@kerrcenter.com Website:          http://www.southernsare.uga.edu Full Program:          http://www.southernsare.org/Grants/Apply-for-a-Grant SYNOPSIS: The Professional Development Program provides sustainable agriculture education and outreach strategies for Cooperative Extension Service personnel, Natural Resources Conservation Service staff and others who work directly with farmers and ranchers. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 28548 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/6/2012 Sponsor: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Title: Proof-of-Concept Center Initiative Contact: Nancy Marucci Tel: 518-862-1090,ex 3355 Email: nsm@nyserda.org Website:          http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Funding-Opportunities/Current-Funding-Opportunities/PON-2537-Proof-of-Concept-Center-Initiative.aspx Full Program:          http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Funding-Opportunities/Current-Funding-Opportunities/~/media/Files/FO/Current%20Funding%20Opportunities/PON%202537/2537summary.ashx Deadline Note: A mandatory Letter of Intent to propose is due on June 6, 2012 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Complete proposals are then due on July 18, 2012 by 5:00 PM Eastern Time. SYNOPSIS: The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is interested in establishing one or more Proof-of-Concept Centers (POCC) in New York State. The POCC Initiative is built on the understanding that scalable startup companies are engines of both technology commercialization and economic growth; universities in New York are conducting a significant amount of energy-related R&D; the transition of the R&D to scalable business startups happens infrequently; changes in university-ecosystem engagement can increase the rate of startup formation and the likelihood of startup success; and, there is a key gap at the “Proof-of-Concept” stage of product development. The goal of the program is to provide early-stage investments and services to enable the development and validation of promising clean energy technologies that are, or will become, the platform for start-up companies located in New York State. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 01839 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/6/2012 Sponsor: Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Title: Research and Education Grants Contact: Tel: 435-797-2257 Email: wsare@usu.edu Website:          http://www.westernsare.org/Grants/Types-of-Grants Full Program:          https://wsaregrants.usu.edu/grants/docs/CFP_PRE.pdf SYNOPSIS: The sponsor promotes good stewardship of the nation’s natural resources, protects the health and safety of persons involved in the food/farm system, enhances the quality of life of farmers/ranchers and society as a whole, promotes crop, livestock and enterprise diversification and well-being of animals; and strengthens rural communities by creating economic conditions that foster locally owned business and employment opportunities. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 23615 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/10/2012 Sponsor: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) Title: Green Talents Competition Contact: Dr. Anne Sperschneider Tel: +49 228 3821-493 Email: greentalents@dlr.de Website:          http://www.bmbf.de/en/ Full Program:          http://www.greentalents.de/890.php SYNOPSIS: The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) invites young researchers from all over the world to take part in "Green Talents - The International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development". The winners are awarded for their creative and intelligent solutions in the fields of climate protection, sustainable resource and land-use management as well as energy efficiency. With this programme the BMBF seeks to intensify the global exchange between young researchers in the field of environmental and sustainability research. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 83081 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: Council for Advancement & Support of Education Title: Virginia Carter Smith Scholarship Program Contact: Heyward Smith, Specialist, Legislative, Foundation and Recognition Programs Tel: 202-478-5666 Email: hsmith@case.org Website:          http://www.case.org/Documents/Awards/AWD12_VCS_Broch.pdf Full Program:          http://www.case.org/Conferences_and_Training/Conference_Scholarships/Virginia_Carter_Smith_Scholarship_Program.html SYNOPSIS: Through the Virginia Carter Smith Scholarship program, the sponsor grants about 20 scholarships each year to cover registration fees at selected CASE conferences. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 15600 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: INFORMS Online Title: Rail Applications Section Problem Solving Competition Contact: Tel: 443-757-3500 Email: RASProblemSolvingCompetition@gmail.com Website:          http://www.informs.org Full Program:          http://www.informs.org/Community/RAS/Problem-Solving-Competition/2012-RAS-Problem-Solving-Competition Deadline Note: The last day to register is 15 June 2012. The final written solution must be submitted by 15 August 2012. SYNOPSIS: This competition is designed to introduce participants to railroad problems, an exciting and challenging application area for Operations Research and Management Sciences. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 15812 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: INFORMS Online Title: Frederick W. Lanchester Prize Contact: Betsy Fruhling Tel: Website:          http://www.informs.org Full Program:          http://www.informs.org/Recognize-Excellence/INFORMS-Prizes-Awards/Frederick-W.-Lanchester-Prize SYNOPSIS: The Lanchester prize is awarded for the best contribution to operations research and the management sciences published in English. The prize includes a commemorative medallion and a US $5,000 cash award. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 16707 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: INFORMS Online Title: Junior Faculty Forum Paper Competition Contact: Jeffrey T. Linderoth Tel: Email: linderoth@wisc.edu Website:          http://www.informs.org/ Full Program:          http://www.informs.org/Recognize-Excellence/Community-Prizes-and-Awards/Junior-Faculty-Interest-Group/Junior-Faculty-Forum-Paper-Competition SYNOPSIS: The Junior Faculty Interest Group (JFIG) Forum invites submissions to the JFIG paper competition. JFIG Forum was created in 2001 to promote the career development of tenure-track faculty in INFORMS. The goals of the paper competition are to encourage research among junior faculty and to increase the visibility of research conducted by junior faculty within the fields of operations research and management science. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 71396 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: Wells Fargo Title: Wells Fargo Charitable Contributions -- New Mexico Contact: Jennifer Riordan, Community Relations Director Tel: 505-766-7320 Website:          https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/nm_apply Full Program:          https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/nm_guidelines Deadline Note: The sponsor will will accept applications in the following areas, with the following deadlines: Grant applications for proposals in the areas of Arts and Culture/Civic and Misc. are due February 15. Applications in the areas of Health and Human Services are due April 15. Applications in the areas of Education and Financial Education are due June 15. Applications in the areas of Housing, Economic Development and Environment are due August 15. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides funding to tax-exempt New Mexico organizations for community development, educational and human services programs that benefit low and moderate income individuals and families, defined as those with income less than 80 percent of the area median income for the community served. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 84540 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/25/2012 Sponsor: 501cTECH Title: Technology Innovation Award Contact: Tel: 202-234-9670 Website:          http://www.501ctech.org/innovation-award/ Full Program:          http://www.501ctech.org/innovation-award/eligibility-application-details/ Deadline Note: Applications for 2012 Technology Innovation Award open on April 16, 2012 and close on June 25, 2012. SYNOPSIS: Each year, the 501cTECH Technology Innovation Award recognizes nonprofits in the greater D.C. area that have used technology to improve their operations and more effectively fulfill their missions.