If you are interested in pursuing any of the below grant opportunities, please contact Patrick Lynch, Director of Grants and Sponsored Programs, at (305) 899-3072 or plynch@mail.barry.edu.
GOVERNMENT GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funding Agency:
U.S Department of Justice
Title:
Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course
Deadline:
May 9, 2013
Synopsis:
The program seeks research that enhances knowledge of the process of desistance from crime. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for bold, innovative approaches to enhancing understanding of the processes underlying desistance from crime.
Funding:
Award ceiling is 500,000.
Link:
DOJ Research on Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course
PRIVATE GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Funding Agency:
Gates Foundation
Title:
Grand Challenges Explorations
Deadline:
May 7, 2013
Synopsis:
This initiative aims to encourage innovative and unconventional global health and development solutions. Funding is provided for innovative ideas that could lead to new vaccines, diagnostics, drugs, and other technologies targeting diseases that claim millions of lives every year. Applicants can be at any experience level and in any discipline.
Funding:
Award Ceiling is $100,000.
Link:
Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Explorations
Funding Agency:
The Lawrence Foundation
Title:
Environmental, Education, and Human Services Projects
Deadline:
April 30, 2013
Synopsis:
The foundation provides funding in support of the environment, education, human services, disaster relief, and other causes.
Funding:
Award not specified.
Link:
The Lawrence Foundation Environmental, Education, and Human Services Projects