--------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 12385 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/15/2012 Sponsor: Energy Globe Title: Energy Globe Award Contact: Tel: Email: contact@energyglobe.info Website:          http://www.energyglobe.com/ Full Program:          http://www.energyglobe.com/en/award-participation/ SYNOPSIS: The Energy Globe Award is presented in the Categories Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Youth and distinguishes particularly sustainable projects. The Award is presented at the national and international level. --------------------------------------------------------------- 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: 93788 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 6/28/2012 Sponsor: LEGO Children's Fund Title: Grants Program Contact: Tel: 860-763-6670 Email: LEGOChildrensFund@lego.com Website:          http://www.legochildrensfund.org/Guidelines.html Full Program:          http://www.legochildrensfund.org/apply.html Deadline Note: Applicants must complete the sponsor's Eligibility Quiz prior to applying. Eligibility Quiz time periods are: March 1 - 28; June 1 - 28; and September 1 - 28. Corresponding deadlines for submission of applications are: April 15; July 15; and October 15. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides funding to qualified tax-exempt organizations with specific, identifiable needs primarily in early childhood education and development that is directly related to creativity and technology and communication projects that advance learning opportunities.