Grant opportunities for the week of March 25, 2013

Grant opportunities for the week of March 25, 2013

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