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AGENCY NAME OF PROGRAM SUMMARY OF PROGRAM PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL OR INTENT LETTER
DUE DATE 		FULL PROPOSAL DUE DATE CONTACT PERSON WEB-SITE
National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends Summer Stipends provide individuals with an opportunity to pursue research in the humanities that contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the public's understanding of the humanities. N/A 08/01/04
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10/01/04		 NEH's Division of Education Programs
(202) 606-8200
stipends@neh.gov.		 http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/stipends.html
National Endowment for the Arts Services to the Field To help arts organizations and artists become more effective in realizing their artistic and public service goals. N/A 08/16/04 Multidisciplinary Specialist
(202) 682-5658		 http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP05/Multi.html
National Endowment for the Arts Heritage and Preservation To preserve those forms of artistic expression and practice that reflect our nation's many cultural traditions.  N/A 08/16/04 Multidisciplinary Specialist
(202) 682-5658		 http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP05/Multi.html
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Instructional Materials Development (IMD) The Instructional Materials Development  program includes three components:

Instructional Materials for Students -- supports the creation and substantial revision of comprehensive curricula and supplemental instructional materials.

Assessment -- supports the creation of tools for assessing student learning that are tied to nationally developed standards.

Applied Research -- supports the research for development of the IMD program and projects.

Proposals may be submitted for projects in any field of science, technology education, or mathematics (STM) typically supported by NSF.



 5/10/04 08/26/04 John (Spud) Bradley
(703) 292-5091
jbradley@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04562/nsf04562.htm
U.S. Department of Education Student Support Services The Student Support Services (SSS) program provides opportunities for academic development, assists students with basic college requirements, and serves to motivate students towards the successful completion of their postsecondary education. N/A 08/31/04 Dorothy Marshall
(202) 502-7694
dorthy.marshall.@ed.gov		 http://www.ed.gov/programs/triostudsupp/applicant.html
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Teacher Professional Continuum Teacher Professional Continuum addresses critical issues and needs regarding the recruitment, preparation, enhancement, and retention of science, technology and mathematics teachers for grades K-12.   5/25/04 09/10/04 Wayne W. Sukow
(703) 292-5122
wsukow@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04568/nsf04568.htm
U.S. Department of Education Star Schools Program The purpose of the Star Schools Program is to encourage improved instruction in mathematics, science, and foreign languages as well as other subjects, such as literacy skills and vocational education, and to serve underserved populations, through the use of telecommunications. N/A 09/04* Cheryl Garnette
(202) 219-2267
cheryl.garnette@ed.gov		 http://www.ed.gov/programs/starschools/applicant.html


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VCCS System VCCS Professional Development Research Faculty professional development is essential for faculty and student learning.  To support faculty in this enterprise, awards for new and on-going professional development and research will be available to all full-time community college faculty in Virginia.  N/A 10/01/04
 Susan Coffey
(804) 819-4966
scoffey@vccs.edu		 http://www.so.cc.va.us/vcprodev/researchgrants.htm
Educational Testing Service TOEFL Partners in Excellence Award Sponsor makes awards to recognizes international students and faculty/staff/administrators who work together to initiate and develop, and or improve a program involving international education or international educational exchange at the U.S. post-secondary institution. N/A 10/01/04 TOEFL_awards@ets.org http://www.ets.org/toefl/grants/excellenceaward.html
U.S. Department of Energy Community College Institutes This program places students from community colleges in paid internships in Science and Engineering and Technology at any of several different locations (see choosing a Lab).





 N/A 10/01/04 Todd Clark
(202) 586-7174
Todd.Clark@science.doe.gov		 http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/CCI/about.html
Educational Testing Service TOEFL Board Grants The sponsor provides support for activities or projects in the field of international education. N/A 10/01/04
 TOEFL-Grants And Awards@ets.org http://www.ets.org/toefl/grants/boardgrants.html
National Endowment for the Humanities Grants for Teaching & Learning Resources & Curriculum Development Grants for Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development support projects that improve specific areas of humanities education through the development of new or revised curricula and instructional and learning materials. N/A 10/01/04 NEH's Division of Education Programs
(202) 606-8380
education@neh.gov.		 http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/teachinglearning.html
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Advanced Technological Education This program promotes improvement in technological education at the undergraduate and secondary school levels by supporting curriculum development; the preparation and professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers; internships and field experiences for faculty, teachers, and students; and other activities. With an emphasis on two-year colleges, the program focuses on the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation's economy. 4/21/04-Required only for LSMD-Large Scale Materials Development & LSTP-Large Scale Teacher Preparation 10/08/04 Elizabeth J. Teles
(703) 292-4643
ejteles@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04541/nsf04541.htm
NSF-Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences International Research Fellowship Program The objective of this program is to introduce scientists and engineers in the early stages of their careers to research opportunities abroad, thereby furthering the goal of establishing productive, mutually-beneficial relationships between U.S. and foreign science and engineering communities. N/A 10/12/04 Susan Parris
(702) 292-8711
sparris@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2002/nsf02149/nsf02149.htm
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) This program is aimed at increasing the quality and quantity of students successfully completing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degree programs, and increasing the number of students interested in, academically qualified for and matriculated into programs of graduate study. N/A 10/15/04 Dr. A. James Hicks
(703) 292-4668
ahicks@nsf.gov		 http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/hrd/amp.asp
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 NSF Director's Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars (DTS) The NSF Director's Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars recognizes and rewards individuals who have contributed significantly to the scholarship of their discipline and to the education of students in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), and who exemplify the ability to engage productively in both research and education. 10/20/04 02/09/05 Dr. Herbert Levitan
(703) 292-4627
hlevitan@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04594/nsf04594.htm
U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Seminars Aboard - Bilateral Projects Provides grants to support overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for groups of teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor.  Projects may include short-term seminars, curriculum, development, group research or study, or advanced intensive language programs. N/A 10/04* Gale Holdren
(202) 502-7691
Gale.Holdren@ed.gov		 http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/applicant.html


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U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program supports overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for groups of teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor. Projects may include short-term seminars, curriculum development, or group research or study. This competition will not support advanced overseas intensive language projects. N/A 10/04* Lungching Chiao
(202) 502-7624
lungching@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/b64a2b0a48ffeb50852563bc00540458?OpenDocument


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U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship Program This program provides grants to institutions of higher education to fund faculty to maintain and improve their area studies and language skills by conducting research abroad for periods of 3 to 12 months. N/A 10/04* Eliza Washington
(202) 502-7633
Eliza.Washington@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/4c7a74cff3fa510b852563bc00540494?OpenDocument


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International Research & Exchanges Board Russian Young Leadership Fellows for Public Service Program (YLF) The Russian Young Leadership Fellows for Public Service Program (YLF) provides one year of intensive professional and academic training for Russian participants.  Public service forms the core of YLF Russian.  Young Leaders will perform a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer work per month.  Fellows will conduct hands-on work that will expose them to the difference principles of public service and social responsibility in the United State. N/A 10/04* IREX
(202) 628-8188
ylf@irex.org		 http://www.irex.org/programs/ylf/app.asp


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U.S. Department of Education Distance Education Demonstration Program Supports using technology to deliver instruction by issuing waivers of certain Department regulations to enhance access to Federal student aid for distance education students pursuing college-level academic studies and training. N/A 10/04* Kay Gilcher
(202) 502-7693
DistanceDemo@ed.gov		 http://ed.gov/programs/disted/applicant.html


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National Endowment for the Humanities Collaborative Research Grants Collaborative Research Grants support original research undertaken by a team of two or more scholars or research coordinated by an individual scholar that because of its scope or complexity requires additional staff and resources beyond the individual's salary. N/A 11/01/04 NEH's Division of Research Programs
(202) 606-8200
collaborative@neh.gov.		 http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html
National Endowment for the Humanities Challenge Grants 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 to improve the quality of their humanities activities and their financial stability. N/A 11/01/04
 NEH's Office
(202) 606-8309
challenge@neh.gov.		 http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/challenge.html
Council for International Exchange of Scholars US- Germany International Education Administrators Program The program is for administrators whose current responsibilities have a direct relation to international exchanges in higher education.  The program includes briefings, selected government appointments, campus visits and cultural events. N/A 11/01/04 Richard Pettit
(202) 686-6240
rpettit@cies.iie.org		 http://www.cies.org/IEA/IEA_I.htm
Council for International Exchange of Scholars Fulbright Programs-East Asis and the Pacific-Japan-US-Japan International Education Administrators Program The sponsor provides support for education administrators to participate in a group program designed to familiarize participants with higher education, society and culture in Japan. N/A 11/01/04 David B.J. Adams
(202) 686-4021
dadams@cies.iie.org		 http://www.cies.org/IEA/IEA_japan.htm
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Informal Science Education Informal activities to provide rich and stimulating opportunities outside formal school settings where individuals of all ages, interests, and backgrounds increase their appreciation and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). 11/05/04 01/06/05 Barry Van Deman
(703) 292-5124
bvandema@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04579/nsf04579.htm
Kellogg (Helen) Institute for International Studies Visiting Residential Fellowships Fellows have the opportunity to pursue research in comparative international studies within a highly supportive and stimulating community of peers. N/A 11/01/04 Sharon Schierling
(574)631-8524
sschierl@nd.edu		 http://www.nd.edu/~kellogg/vfellows/eligibility.html
U.S. Department of Education International Research & Studies Program This program supports surveys, studies, and instructional materials development to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields to provide full understanding of the places in which the foreign languages are commonly used. N/A 11/04* Jose L. Martinez
(202) 502-7635
jose.martinez@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/b413c6af76fe3f9b852563bc005404fb?OpenDocument


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U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program provides grants to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages. N/A 11/04* Christine Corey
(202) 502-7629
christine.corey@ed.gov.		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/b582d0511e383d1f852563bc005404bf?OpenDocument


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U.S. Department of Education Business & International Education Program This program supports surveys, studies, and instructional materials development to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields to provide full understanding of the places in which the foreign languages are commonly used. N/A 11/04* Tanyelle Richardson
(202) 502-7626
tanyelle.richardson@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/805776fb358e9c1e852563bc00540485?OpenDocument


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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Advanced Education Nursing Enhance advanced nursing education and practice. For the purpose of this section, advanced education nurses means individuals trained in advanced degree programs including individuals in combined RN to Master's degree programs, post-nursing Master's certificate programs, or in the case of nurse-midwives, in certificate programs in existence on November 12, 1998, to serve as nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, nurse educators, nurse administrators or public health nurses. N/A 11/04* Irene Sandvold
(301) 443-6333
isandvold@hrsa.gov		 http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/guidancebhpr/hrsa04010.htm


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U.S. Department of Education Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Comprehensive Program (FIPSE) The purpose of the program is to provide grants to improve postsecondary education opportunities. 11/04* 03/05* Cassandra Courtney
(202) 502-7506
cassandra.courtney@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/80d8a55deb534c69852563bc00540477?OpenDocument


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National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) The CCLI program seeks to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for all students, based on research concerning the needs and opportunities that exist and effective ways to address them. It targets activities affecting learning environments, course content, curricula, and educational practices.                     N/A
A&I-Adaptations & Emplementation
 12/02/04

 (703) 292-8666
undergrad@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04565/nsf04565.htm
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) The CCLI program seeks to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for all students, based on research concerning the needs and opportunities that exist and effective ways to address them. It targets activities affecting learning environments, course content, curricula, and educational practices.                     N/A
ASA-Assessment of Student Achievement
12/08/04
 (703) 292-8666
undergrad@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04565/nsf04565.htm
Department of State Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program The sponsor provides support to facilitate educational exchanges between American and German high school students and young professionals.  Inaugurated through a bilateral agreement between the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag, each government provides funding to exchange organizations through assistance awards for the costs of participant recruitment and selection. N/A 12/16/04 (800) 448-9944 http://www.usagermanyscholarship.org/
U.S. Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships Program Funds institutions of higher education to provide graduate (academic-year and summer) fellowship for acquiring combined competencies in foreign language and area or international studies. N/A 12/04* Sara Starke
(202)502-7688
Sara.Stake@ed.gov		 http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsflasf/applicant.html


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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Nursing Workforce Diversity Increase opportunities for individuals who are from disadvantaged backgrounds, including racial and ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses, by providing student scholarships or stipends, pre-entry preparation and retention activities.  N/A 12/04* Ernell Spratley
(301) 443-5763
espratley@hrsa.gov		 http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/guidancebhpr/hrsa04011.htm


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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Nursing Education, Practice & Retention (NERP) Grants are awarded to eligible institutions for projects to strengthen and enhance the capacity for nurse education, practice and retention to address the nursing shortage. N/A 12/04* (301) 443-6193
 http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/guidancebhpr/hrsa04014.htm


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Fairfax County Community Funding Pool Human services

Affordable housing development administration and construction
Acquisition and/or rehabilitation of affordable housing in Fairfax County 		N/A 12/04* Becky Offutt
(703) 324-5834		 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/service/ccfp/default.shtm


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National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Undergraduate Research Centers This pilot program of Undergraduate Research Centers (URCs) seeks new models and partnerships with the potential (1) to expand the reach of undergraduate research to include first- and second-year college students; and (2) to enhance the research capacity, infrastructure, and culture of participating institutions, thereby strengthening the nation’s research enterprise.  12/04* 01/05* Robert Kuczkowski
(703) 292-4948
rkuczkow@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03595/nsf03595.htm


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National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Centers of Research Excellence in Science & Technology (CREST) The Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) program makes resources available to significantly enhance the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research. CREST promotes the development of new knowledge, enhancements of the research productivity of individual faculty, and an expanded diverse student presence in STEM disciplines.    


 N/A 01/21/05 Victor A. Santiago
(703) 292-4673
vsantiag@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04574/nsf04574.htm
National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Federal Cyber Service:  Scholarship for Service This program seeks to increase the number of qualified students entering the fields of information assurance and computer security and to increase the capacity of the United States higher education enterprise to continue to produce professionals in these fields. N/A 01/05* Dr. Ernest L McDuffie
(703) 292-8669
emcduffi@nsf.gov		 http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/due/programs/sfs/


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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Allied Health Project Expand or establish programs that will increase the number of individuals trained in allied health professions.  N/A 01/05* Young Song
(301) 443-3353
ysong@hrsa.gov		 http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/guidancebhpr/hrsa04027.htm


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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Centers of Excellence Support programs of excellence in health professions education for under-represented minority individuals. Includes such a activities as developing a large competitive applicant pool. 

Establishing, strengthening, or expanding programs to enhance the academic performance of underrepresented minority students attending the school;

Improving the capacity of such schools to train, recruit and retain under-represented minority faculty;

Carrying out activities to improve the cultural competence of the graduates of the schools as it relates to minority health issues.



 N/A 01/05* Daniel Reed
(301) 443-2982
dreed1@hrsa.gov		 http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/preview/guidancebhpr/hrsa04004.htm


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National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarships (CSEMS) This program supports scholarships for academically talented, financially needy students, enabling them to enter the high-technology workforce following completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate-level degree in computer science, computer technology, engineering, engineering technology, or mathematics. N/A 01/05* Duncan E. McBride
(703) 292-8667
dmcbride@nsf.gov		 http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/due/programs/csems


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International Research & Exchanges Board Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD) The sponsor provides opportunities for U.S. institutions of higher education to host undergraduate students from the Eurasian Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD). N/A 01/05* (202) 628-8188
UGRAD@ed.gov		 http://www.irex.org/programs/ugrad/hosts.asp


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U.S. Department of Education Tech-Prep Demonstration Program (TPDP) The Tech-Prep Demonstration Program (TPDP) provides grants to enable consortia described in section 204(a) of the Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 1998 (Perkins III) to carry out tech-prep education projects authorized by section 207 of Perkins III that involve the location of a secondary school on the site of a community college, a business as a member of the consortium, and the voluntary participation of secondary school students. N/A 01/05* Gwen Washington
(202) 205-9720
gwen.washington.ed@gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/0138d00a617cddfd8525644400514f2d/0c81ea75d203e37d85256a01006527b1#OpenDocument


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VCCS System VCCS Professional Development Research Faculty professional development is essential for faculty and student learning.  To support faculty in this enterprise, awards for new and on-going professional development and research will be available to all full-time community college faculty in Virginia.  N/A 02/01/05
 Susan Coffey
(804) 819-4966
scoffey@vccs.edu		 http://www.so.cc.va.us/vcprodev/researchgrants.htm
International Research & Exchanges Board Short-Term Travel Grants Program The sponsor provides support to U.S. postdoctoral scholars and holders of other professional terminal graduate degrees for independent or collaborative research projects in Europe and Eurasis. N/A 02/01/05 (202) 628-8188
stg@irex.org		 http://www.irex.org/programs/stg/application.asp
National Endowment for the Humanities We The People Challenge Grant This grants is designed to help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for humanities activities focused on exploring significant themes and events in American history. NEH is particularly interested in projects that advance knowledge of the founding principles of the United States in their full historical and institutional context. N/A 02/02/05 NEH's Office
(202) 606-8309
challenge@neh.gov.		 http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html
National Endowment for the Humanities Implementation Grants for Humanities Projects in Libraries & Archives Implementation Grants support the realization of programs that interpret and encourage the use of the collections of libraries and archives. N/A 02/03/05 NEH's Office
(202) 606-8269
publicpgms@neh.gov.		 http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html
U.S. Department of Education Strengthening Institutions (Title III) This program provides grants to eligible institutions of higher education to enable them to improve their academic quality, institutional management, and fiscal stability, and increase their self-sufficiency. N/A 02/05* Karen Johnson
(202) 507-7642
karen.johnson@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/5891263766ccf13e852563bc00540519?OpenDocument


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U.S. Department of Defense National Security Education Program The National Security Education Program (NSEP) is a unique scholarship opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study abroad. Created in 1991, the NSEP awards Boren Scholarships to American students for study of world regions critical to U.S. interests including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the NIS, and the Middle East. N/A 02/05* IIE/NSEP
(800) 618-NSEP
nsep@iee.org		 http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/nsephome.htm


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National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminars and Institutes Summer Seminars and Institutes grants support four- to six-week national summer seminars and institutes in the humanities for school teachers and for college and university teachers. N/A 03/01/05 NEH's Division of Education Programs
(202) 606-8463
sem-inst@neh.gov.		 http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html
Educational Testing Service TOEFL Board Grants The sponsor provides support for activities or projects in the field of international education. N/A 03/01/05 TOEFL-Grants And Awards@ets.org http://www.ets.org/toefl/grants/boardgrants.html
U.S. Department of Education Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Provides grants to community-based partnerships and to states to encourage more young people to have high expectations, stay in school, study hard, and take the right courses to go to college. N/A 03/05* James Davis
(202) 502-7676
GEARUP@ed.gov		 http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/applicant.html


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U.S. Department of Education Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions Provides funds for expanding the capacity of institutions of higher education to serve Hispanic and low-income students through faculty development, fiscal and administrative management, endowments, curriculum development, scientific or laboratory equipment for teaching, construction, renovation of instructional, facilities, joint use of facilities, academic tutoring, counseling programs, and student support services. N/A 03/05* Josephine Hamilton
(202) 502-7777
josephine.hamilton@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/68713798dab75c0c852564ea0072d901?OpenDocument


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U.S. Department of Education Teaching American History Grant Program Teaching American History grants support projects to raise student achievement by improving teacher's knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of traditional American history. N/A 03/05* Christine Miller
(202) 260-8766
teachingamericanhistory@ed.gov.		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/6fa6f67573e3f02685256a56006da269?OpenDocument


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National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Level Reform of Undergraduate Engineering Education Engaging faculty in the scholarship of learning and teaching on a department wide basis, b) Developing, implementing, assessing and disseminating comprehensive plans to reformulate, streamline and update engineering degree programs, c) Developing, implementing, assessing department wide transformational change of student learning experiences, d) Incorporating Service Learning opportunities into engineering programs, e) Meeting the emerging workforce and educational needs of U.S. industry, and f) Incorporating methods for integration of research and teaching. N/A 03/05* Krishna Vedula
(703) 292-7335
Kvedula@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04523/nsf04523.htm


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U.S. Department of Education Minority Science & Engineering Improvement Program The program provides grants to effect long-range improvement in science education at predominantly minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into science and engineering careers. NA 03/05* Bennie Samuels
(202) 219-7038
bennie.samuels@ed.gov		 http://web99.ed.gov/GTEP/Program2.nsf/a5b8d6c38fdd4ca08525644400514f2c/53d423f1e510058e852563bc0054051c?OpenDocument


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National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) This program seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) pursuing and receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In FY2003, two types of proposals are solicited: Type 1 proposals for full implementation efforts at academic institutions, and Type 2 proposals for educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM. N/A 03/05* Susan H. Hixson
(703) 292-4623
shixson@nsf.gov		 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04529/nsf04529.htm


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National Science Foundation
(NSF)		 National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library (NSDL) Building on work supported under the multi-agency Digital Libraries Initiative, this program aims to establish a national digital library that will constitute an online network of learning environments and resources for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels. 03/05* 04/05* Dr. Lee L. Zia
(703) 292-8671
lzia@nsf.gov		 http://www.ehr.nsf.gov/ehr_pgm_detail.cfm?pgmPimsid=5487&pgmPubid=13033


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VCCS System VCCS Professional Development Research Faculty professional development is essential for faculty and student learning.  To support faculty in this enterprise, awards for new and on-going professional development and research will be available to all full-time community college faculty in Virginia.  N/A 04/01/05 Susan Coffey
(804) 819-4966
scoffey@vccs.edu		 http://www.so.cc.va.us/vcprodev/researchgrants.htm
U.S. Department of Education National Resource Centers Provides grants to establish, strengthen, and operate centers of language and area/international studies serving as national resources for teaching modern foreign languages; providing instruction needed for full understanding of areas, regions, or countries; training and research in international studies; language aspects of professional and other fields of study; and instruction and research on world affairs. N/A 04/19/05 Sara Starke
(202) 502-7688
Sara.Starke@ed.gov		 http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsnrc/applicant.html
National Endowment for the Humanities Faculty Humanities Workshops Proposals to provide workshops for teachers with limited access to professional development in the humanities are encouraged. These workshops may include teachers at charter schools, parents who homeschool, private license school faculty, and community college faculty. If the workshop is designed for K-12 educators,