Grant Deadlines through January 2010

Program: Research/Project Funding & Undergraduate Scholarships

Agency: American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation

Next Deadline: January 01, 2010
Supports hospitality research & projects that benefit the lodging industry. Proposals must address industry problems, have broad geographical appeal, & contribute to prosperity of the industry. Unsolicited applications for research grants are accepted 3/1 and 9/1 annually. Several scholarships are also available to support students pursuing a degree in hospitality management (5/1 annually). Students must be enrolled in hospitality management programs. Scholarships are available quarterly for those already working in the hotel industry. See http://www.ahlef.org/ for "research" or "scholarships." E-mail: mpoinelli@ahlef.org
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Contact: Michelle Poinelli
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20005
202/289-3181

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Program: AmeriCorps State and National

Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service

Next Deadline: January 26, 2010
AmeriCorps National grants are designed to address community needs through the assistance of individuals who commit to a term of service of 300 to 1700 hours per year. Several grants offered with slightly differing objectives: State Commission and National Competitive including Professional Corps and Fixed-Amount Grants; State and National EAP; States and Territories without Commissions; and Indian Tribes. IHEs are eligible to apply directly. See http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp for details. E-mail: americorpsnational@cns.gov
CFDA Number: 94.006

Contact:
1201 New York Avenue, NW
9th Floor, Box PC
Washington, DC 20520
202/606-7508

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Program: Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellowship Program

Agency: International Research & Exchanges Board

Next Deadline: November 02, 2009
Supports one or two-year fellowships for graduate students from Eurasia to study business administration, economics, law, public administration, public policy, education, library and information science, environmental management, international affairs, journalism/mass communications and public health at U.S. colleges and universities. Program has placed more than 250 students since 1992. Deadline is for applicants; host institution applications available soon. See http://www.irex.org/programs/muskie/muskie_info.asp for details. E-mail: muskie@irex.org
CFDA Number: N/A

Contact: Olivia Boreska
2121 K Street, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20037
202/453-8525

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Program: Scholarships Program

Agency: National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Next Deadline:
NRAEF has four awards: Educators--$1,750 and up in foodservice/hospitality who are interested in complementing classroom time with hands-on operational experience or attend a NRAEF Summer Institute. Undergrads--$2,500 and up for those who are already enrolled in postsecondary ed. High school seniors--$2,500 and up for those who want to study for a restaurant job. ProStart students: $2,500 and up to help continue a career in food service. Deadlines vary. See http://www.nraef.org/scholarships/ for details. E-mail: scholars@nraef.org
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Contact: Shanna Young
175 West Jackson Blvd
Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2702
312/715-6744

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Program: Decision, Risk, and Management Sciences (DRMS)

Agency: National Science Foundation

Next Deadline: January 18, 2010 (Target)
Supports scientific research to increase understanding/effectiveness of decision making by individuals, groups, organizations, & society. Disciplinary/interdisciplinary research, doctoral dissertation research & workshops funded in the areas of judgment & decision making; decision analysis/aids; risk analysis, perception, & communication; societal & public policy decision making; mgmt science & organizational design. Also supports small grants for exploratory research of a time-critical nature. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5423 for details. E-mail: roconnor@nsf.gov
CFDA Number: 47.051

Contact: Robert O’Connor
Social & Economic Sciences Division
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
703/292-7263

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Program: Scientific Cooperation Research Program

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Next Deadline:
USDA promotes long-term & short-term international collaborative research & exchange activities that promote domestic & global food security, sustainable agriculture & resource management, & trade. Projects make practical use of science to help solve mutual agricultural problems & enhance technical & scientific capabilities of both foreign & U.S. scientists. FY10 information coming soon. See http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/grants/scrp.htm Alma.Bowman@fas.usda.gov
CFDA Number: 10.961

Contact: Calvina Dupre
USDA/FAS/ICD/RSED
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250-1084
202/720-0618

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Program: National Technology Transfer Team Applied Science Program

Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior

Next Deadline:
Supports projects that develop and demonstrate improved technologies to address environmental issues related to the mining of coal and reclamation of the land after mining. Applicants may request funding, not to exceed $200,000. Awards will be by cooperative agreement. See http://www.techtransfer.osmre.gov/NTTMainSite/appliedscience.htm E-mail: kvories@osmre.gov
CFDA Number:

Contact: Kimery Vories
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
501 Belle St.
Alton, IL 62002
618/463-6463 x 5103

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