►American Psychological Association

Scientific Conferences
http://www.apa.org/science/confer2.html
The Science Directorate of the American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking proposals for research conferences in
psychology. The purpose of this program is to promote the exchange of important new contributions and approaches in
scientific psychology.

Grant money, ranging from $500 to $20,000 is available. The conference must also be supported by the host institution with direct
funds, in-kind support, or a combination of the two. The Conference Format list below describes the formats that will be accepted
for review and the amounts of funding available for each.

Please note that APA is open to innovative ways to hold conferences. Applicants who have experimental methods for sharing
knowledge are urged to contact the Science Directorate to discuss the possibility of obtaining funding through this program
(e.g., scientific conference held through electronic mail).

In addition, as important topics arise in the field of psychology, the Science Directorate will confer with its Conference Review
Committee to determine if a conference and/or scientific volume are warranted. Conferences should take place within approximately
12 months after the funding decision is made.

Award: See Website.

December 1, 2005

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►Foundation for Financial Literacy:

http://www.ffliteracy.org/
The Foundation For Financial Literacy was established through the generous support of CASHFLOW® Technologies, Inc. and its
founders as a dynamic vehicle for “giving back”. The bedrock of the Foundation‘s purpose is the belief that people can realize their
dreams by becoming financially literate. Financial literacy in turn fosters generosity through mentoring and empowering people in
the five phases of acquiring wealth and money. The principle of “giving back,” which is the most important of the five phases, is the
keynote in the Foundation’s philosophy of elevating the financial well-being of humanity. To this end, the Foundation For Financial
Literacy makes grants of money to support and promote financial literacy and education throughout the world.

An appropriate project or program includes private and public sector financial literacy and education programs and projects such as
financial education in schools, grassroots and home programs, workshops, or other projects to teach financial education and to
promote financial literacy and skills, and financial education projects through charitable organizations and agencies.

Award: Not Stated

Deadline: December 29, 2005

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►Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research:
http://www.mfainfo.org/subsecobtgra.htm
The Foundation for Managed Derivatives Research Board has approved grants up to $25,000 for programs in areas related to managed
derivatives. Managed derivatives research is the field of economic, business and financial research that examines on a scholarly basis the
use of derivative instruments as an investment vehicle. Derivative instruments may include, but would not be limited to, futures contracts,
options and futures contracts, forward contracts and swaps. The growth of these markets has led to increasing involvement by institutions
and individuals for investment purposes. As a result, there is demand for academic research considering advantages and disadvantages
of including managed derivatives in investors’ portfolios. They are particularly interested in funding activities and projects that enrich the
body of knowledge in the field of managed futures and that will have far-reaching application or impact on managed futures.

Award: Up to $25,000

Deadline: None Stated. Letter of Inquiry requested.

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►The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF):

http://www.gaerf.org/grants/grant.html
The Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation (GAERF®) has awarded over $4.5 million to fund more than 125 projects at more
than 45 institutions since its founding in 1983.

Mini-Grant Proposals: Mini-grants may be submitted  at any time during the year. GAERF awards up to four $2,500 mini-grants
per year.

Award: Not specified.

Deadline: May be submitted at any time.

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►Maryland Humanities Council:
http://www.mdhc.org/grants.html
Supports public humanities programs that engage Maryland's residents in exploring the rich and varied aspects of the human experience.

Public Humanities Programs can take many forms, including lectures, seminars, symposia, interpretive exhibitions, films, media projects,
reading/discussion programs, teacher institutes, local histories, living histories, public archaeology, distance learning, or any other format
that effectively engages residents of Maryland in the humanities.

The Council has two types of grants: Opportunity Grants and Major Grants

• Opportunity Grants are requests for funds of  $1,200 or less. These applications are considered on a rolling basis; the proposal
  must be submitted at least six weeks before the beginning of the date of the project.

• Major Grants are requests for funds of $1,201 to $10,000. Proposals are submitted twice a year: once for projects beginning
  after January 1 and once for projects beginning after July 1.

Deadline: Rolling deadlines. See website for specific details.

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►National Endowment for the Humanities:

1. Challenge Grants
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/challenge.html
NEH challenge grants help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for their humanities programs
and resources. Awards are made to museums, public libraries, colleges, research institutions, historical societies and historic sites,
public television and radio stations, universities, scholarly associations, state humanities councils, and other nonprofit entities. Because
of the matching requirements, these NEH awards also strengthen the humanities by encouraging nonfederal sources of support.
Challenge grants are offered only when NEH funds will help institutions carry out long-term plans and enhance their financial stability.

Both federal and nonfederal funds must provide long-term benefits to the humanities. Challenge grant funds should not merely replace
funds already being expended on the humanities, but instead should reflect careful strategic planning to improve and strengthen the
institution's activities in and commitment to the humanities.

Award: Successful applicants will be offered a matching grant

Deadlines: November 1, 2005

2. Grants for Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/teachinglearning.html
Grants for Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development support projects to improve specific areas of humanities
education and are intended to serve as national models of excellence. They must draw upon scholarship in the humanities and use
scholars and teachers as advisers. NEH is especially interested in projects that offer solutions to problems frequently encountered
by teachers.

Projects may:

* help schools, colleges, and universities develop (or revise) and implement significant humanities programs, curricula, courses,
   and materials for teaching and learning;
* develop and apply technologies to integrate outstanding humanities scholarship into teaching and learning at all levels of K-12
   and higher education; or
* provide materials and tools to ensure that future teachers acquire advanced knowledge and understanding of the humanities.

Support is available for two types of projects: Curriculum Development and Materials Development.

Curriculum development projects typically unite faculty within individual institutions or from cooperating schools, colleges, and
universities to prepare, implement, and evaluate new or revised curricula that can serve as models for humanities teachers nationwide.
These projects often involve collaboration among schools and institutions of higher education or organizations such as libraries or
museums and regional and national consortia. Projects must produce specific teaching and learning resources and include plans for
maintaining or expanding the results of the grant after the funding ends.

Materials development projects involve groups of teachers and scholars working collaboratively to create resources such as
sourcebooks, document collections, or teaching guides on specific humanities topics and texts. The development of the materials will
have a significant impact on humanities instruction nationwide. Such materials may use print or electronic formats, but preparation of
traditional textbooks is ineligible for funding. Applicants may design, produce, and test interactive educational software and other
electronic technologies. Projects involving digital materials must run on multiple platforms and must include provisions for long-term
access and maintenance.

Curriculum Development and Materials Development grants have different goals and products. Applicants should choose carefully the
type of grant most appropriate for their proposed project.

Awards: Curriculum Development provide up to $100,000; Materials Development provide up to $200,000

Deadline: October 3, 2005

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►National Historical Publications and Records Commission

http://www.archives.gov/grants/about_nhprc/grant_programs.html
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a statutory body affiliated with the National Archives and
Records Administration, supports a wide range of activities to preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary resources
relating to history of the United States. Please go their website for a full listing of available grants.

Award: Not specified.

Deadline: October 1, 2005

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1. Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05559/nsf05559.htm
The CCLI program has changed substantially for FY 2006. The program has increased its emphasis on projects that build on prior work
and contribute to the knowledge base of undergraduate STEM education research and practice. In addition, projects should contribute
to building a community of scholars who work in related areas of undergraduate education. Finally, the revised program requires
proposals to explicitly identify a set of measurable outcomes that will be used in the project management and evaluation. 

To provide a framework for projects to maximize their effectiveness on improving undergraduate STEM education, the program
identified five components of a cyclic model of knowledge production and the improvement of practice. The program will accept
proposals that may combine one, several, or all of the following components:

• Conducting research on undergraduate STEM teaching and learning;

• Creating learning materials and teaching strategies;

• Developing faculty expertise;

• Implementing educational innovations;

• Assessing learning and evaluating innovations.

The program will accept three types of proposals representing different phases of development:

• Phase 1, Exploratory Projects with a total budget up to $150,000 ($200,000 when four-year colleges and universities
  collaborate with two-year colleges) for 1 to 3 years;

• Phase 2, Expansion Projects with a total budget up to $500,000 for 2 to 4 years;

• Phase 3, Comprehensive Projects with a total budget up to $2,000,000 for 3 to 5 years

Award: See Above.

Deadline: Phase 2 & 3 - January 24, 2006

2. ADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and
Engineering Careers
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05584/nsf05584.htm
The pursuit of new scientific and engineering knowledge and its use in service to society requires the talent, perspectives and insight
that can only be assured by increasing diversity in the science, engineering and technological workforce. Despite advances made in
the proportion of women choosing to pursue science and engineering careers, women continue to be significantly underrepresented
in almost all science and engineering fields, constituting only approximately 25% of the science and engineering workforce at large,
and less than 21% of science and engineering faculty in 4-year colleges and universities. Women from minority groups
underrepresented in science and engineering constitute only about 2% of science and engineering faculty in 4-year colleges and
universities.

The goal of the ADVANCE program is to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science and
engineering  careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse science and engineering workforce. Creative
strategies to realize this goal are sought from men and women. Members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals
with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Proposals that address the participation and advancement of women from
underrepresented minority groups are encouraged.

Award: Please see website.

Deadline: Partnerships for Adaptation, Implementation, and Dissemination - January 27, 2006

3. High-Risk Research in Anthropology (HRRA)
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2001/nsf01153/nsf01153.html
This program is designed to permit the submission of high-risk, exploratory proposals that can lead to significant new anthropological
knowledge. Because of a highly competitive environment, proposals that have both a high risk of failure and the potential for significant
payoffs are less able to compete with standard research proposals. This program is designed to provide a mechanism whereby risky
proposals with a great potential for advancement of the discipline can compete for funding. The risk involved in such endeavors must
significantly exceed that associated with regular research projects. All three branches of the discipline represented by NSF programs --
Archaeology, Cultural Anthropology and Physical Anthropology -- utilize this mechanism.

Award: Up to $25,000

Deadline: None Stated

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