[Faculty] FW: [GIFTCenterNews] GIFT Alert 9.13.2017

Thu Sep 14 12:07:29 MST 2017

Please see the email below from the GIFT Center for potential grant opportunities.

Thank you,
Krystal

From: UA Foundation GIFT Center [mailto:GIFTCenter=uafoundation.org at mail180.sea22.mcdlv.net] On Behalf Of UA Foundation GIFT Center
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2017 3:07 PM
To: Alonis, Krystal - (krystala) <krystala at email.arizona.edu>
Subject: [GIFTCenterNews] GIFT Alert 9.13.2017

GIFT Center Alert  |  September 13, 2017

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For more information about any of these grant opportunities, contact the GIFT Center at GIFTCenter at uafoundation.org<mailto:GIFTCenter at uafoundation.org>. If you are interested in submitting a charitable grant request and we determine your project is good fit, please also contact your unit’s development office. As you prepare your grant application for submission, remember that we require three days prior to the submission deadline to review a charitable grant proposal; electronic proposals and those with signature requirements require a week. To initiate the GIFT Center's review before your submission, send a draft proposal and the funder's guidelines to GIFTCenter at uafoundation.org<mailto:GIFTCenter at uafoundation.org>. Please note that some opportunities may need to be routed through UA Sponsored Projects Services and/or Research, Discovery & Innovation instead of the GIFT Center.

Inspiring Ideas in Philanthropy: GIFT Center's Library

Using practical strategies, and hands-on examples, Fundraising When Money is Tight is a great resource for people seeking money to sustain and grow their programs within a strained economy. Fundraising When Money is Tight can be found in the GIFT Center Library in room 302 of the “Swede” Johnson Building. If you have any questions regarding this book, or any other books on fundraising development, send us an email to giftcenter at uafoundation.org<mailto:giftcenter at uafoundation.org>.

INTERNAL

Center for Creative Photography – Kenneth J. Botto Research Fellowship<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=c8a939c9a0&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: January 16, 2018
This opportunity awards up to $5,000 to support research at the Center for Creative Photography by curators, writers, and researchers investigating the life and work of Kenneth J. Botto. Photographers working to incorporate set-up, collage, or constructed imagery or photographers whose work is a critical comment on political, social, and/or art historical issues in society are also welcome to apply. Advanced scholars and researchers from any discipline are encouraged to apply. Pre-doctoral applicants must have completed coursework and preliminary examinations for the doctoral degree and must be engaged in dissertation research. Decisions will be announced by email on or before February 28, 2017.

The Social & Behavioral Sciences Research Institute – Grants and Professorships<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=abcd19418b&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: January 29, 2018
The Social & Behavioral Sciences Research Institute will be accepting applications for their following awards, Faculty Small Grants, Research Professorships, Pre-doctoral Research Grants, and Dissertation Research Grant. These awards are for faculty and students in the college of Social and Behavioral Sciences. All funding availability and expenditures will be handled through the SBS College in accordance with the University policies and procedures. All applications must be submitted through their website and must be followed by the responsibility of the PI’s to learn about the written policies and procedures.
Faculty Small Grants: This award is up to $3,500 to provide seed money for larger projects, as well as those leading to proposals to external funding agencies. The expenses on this award can be used in research-related travel, subject payment, supplies, short-term research assistance, and small equipment.
Research Professorships: This award will release $7,500 of funding to a faculty for conducting research.
Pre-Doctoral Research Grants: The award provides funding up to $500 for PhD and Master’s research activities. Expenses on this award can be used in research-related travel and expenses, subject payment, supplies, and small equipment.
Dissertation Research Grants: The award provides funding up to $2,000 for graduate students who have advanced to PhD candidacy and are in need for funding to conduct their dissertation research. This award can be used in expenses such as research-related travel and expenses, subject payment, supplies, and small equipment.

GRANTS

The Clif Bar Family Foundation – Small Grants<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=46dab40b56&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: October 1, 2017
Grants of up to $7,000 will be awarded to support projects that aim to protect the earth's beauty and bounty; create robust, healthy food systems; increase opportunities for outdoor activity; reduce environmental health hazards; and/or build stronger communities. Projects must operate with clearly defined objectives and viable plans to achieve them. They should also demonstrate strong community ties while promoting positive change through both the project and the implementation process.

The State Farm Companies Foundation<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=60fda233ba&e=55ed7015bc> – Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=1ace27f79c&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: October 31, 2017
The State Farm Companies Foundation values funding in three areas: safety, education, and community development. To advance this mission, awards of more than $5,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations for its Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants program, which supports safety, education, and community-development programs around the country.

The Kurt Weill Foundation for Music – Grant Program<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=cfd31ef9a7&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: November 1, 2017
The Kurt Weill Foundation Grant Program awards financial support worldwide to nonprofit organizations for performances of musical works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein, to individuals and nonprofit organizations for scholarly research pertaining to Kurt Weill, Lotte Lenya, and Marc Blitzstein, and to nonprofit organizations for relevant educational or scholarly initiatives. November 1 is the deadline for proposals for projects and performances taking place on or after January 1 of the coming year and before July 1 of the year following.

Multiple Sclerosis Foundation – MS Center Quality of Life Grants<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=97a2a1dcd1&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: November 1, 2017
The MS Quality of Life Grant Program has been established to assist in expanding MS Day programs, diagnostic services and equipment, rehabilitation services, support services, social services, education and outreach, and medical care. MS grants will provide financial assistance to MS centers and other nonprofit organizations working to expand their program and services in the United States. In order to apply, initial contact with the Grant Committee should be made by a letter of inquiry. Funding decisions will be based on the type and scope of the program. Due to the wide variety of program designs expected, varying amounts of funding will be provided.

Spencer Foundation – Small Research Grant<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=cc385eee2b&e=55ed7015bc>s<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=53b4f60dbc&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: November 1, 2017
Established in 1962, the Spencer Foundation is dedicated to the belief that through research, education can play a role in reducing economic and social inequalities. The Small Research Grants program will award grants of up to $50,000 to eligible principal investigator and co-PIs with an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field. In addition, the PI must be affiliated with a college, university, school district, nonprofit research facility, or nonprofit cultural institution that is willing to serve as the fiscal agent should a grant be awarded.

The Hope Foundation – SWOG Early Exploration and Development (SEED) Fund<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=c481a999b2&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: December 1, 2017
The Hope Foundation is working to improve the practice of cancer medicine in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer while enhancing the quality of life for cancer survivors, primarily through design and conduct of clinical trials. These awards may assist investigators with projects that support the following types of studies: pre-clinical data, secondary data analysis from clinical trials, pilot and feasibility studies (including early stage clinical trials), small, self-contained research projects, or development of research methodology/technology. Individual projects may be funded for up to $50,000.

The Gerber Foundation – Pediatric Research<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=df25506f61&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: December 1, 2017
The Gerber Foundation is accepting concept papers for health and/or nutrition-related research projects with the potential to have a significant impact on issues facing infants and young children from birth to three years of age. A three year grant of up to $350,000 will be awarded for research projects focused on care provider issues that, when implemented, will improve the health, nutrition, and/or developmental outcomes for infants and young children.

Mentor Graphics Foundation – Grant Opportunity<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=e9b79e9731&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: February 28, 2018
The Mentor Graphics Foundation concentrates its charitable giving in three areas: Education, Culture and the Arts and Human Health Services.The grants of the Mentor Graphics Foundation will be limited to $25,000. With the exception of a small number of organizations that have traditionally been supported, the grant size is typically up to $10,000.

FELLOWSHIPS
H<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=42de0eed20&e=55ed7015bc>arry Ransom Center – Research Fellowship<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=1811941520&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: November 15, 2017
Through the Research Fellowship program, approximately seventy fellowships will be awarded for projects that require substantial on-site use of the Harry Ransom Center collections. A stipend of $3,500 will be given to scholars whose projects require extensive use of the Ransom Center’s collections. Travel stipends of up to $2,000 are available for postdoctoral or independent scholars whose projects require less than one month's work with the center's collections.

Women’s Studio Workshop – Art-in-Ed Artist’s Book Residency Grant<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=dd62d39c1d&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: November 15, 2017
The mission of the Women's Studio Workshop is to operate and maintain a workspace that encourages the voice and vision of individual women artists. In support of that mission, applications are being accepted for the Art-in-Education Artist’s Book Grant. Through the program, residencies will be awarded to two emerging women artists to create a new artist’s book and teach young people. Each residency includes a stipend of $350/week for up to ten weeks, up to $750 for materials, up to $250 for travel within the Continental US, free onsite housing, and 24/7 studio access during non-AIE sessions.

Doris Duke Charitable Foundation – Promotion of Child Well-Being<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=2326011e35&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: December 1, 2017
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago invite outstanding doctoral students to apply for the eighth cohort of Doris Duke Fellowships for the Promotion of Child Well-Being. The fellowships are designed to identify and develop a new generation of leaders interested in, and capable of, creating practice and policy initiatives that enhance child development and improve the nation's ability to prevent all forms of child maltreatment. Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $30,000 for up to two years for completion of their dissertation and related research at their academic institution.

Harpo Foundation – Native American Residency Fellowships<http://uafoundation.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d7da969976ad1054115e901b0&id=e738e2a3a6&e=55ed7015bc>
Deadline: February 15, 2018
The Harpo Foundation is accepting applications for its Native American Residency Fellowship. Each year, the program awards two residency fellowships to Native American artists. Fellows will receive a one-month residency, which includes room and board, a private studio, and a $500 travel stipend. To be eligible, Native American artists must demonstrate strong artistic ability, an evolving practice that is at a pivotal moment in its development, and a practice that engages a dialogue between the artist’s indigenous world and the surrounding culture.

Contact the GIFT Center

GIFTCenter at uafoundation.org<mailto:GIFTCenter at uafoundation.org>
520-621-3763

GIFT Center
University of Arizona Foundation
PO Box 210109
Tucson AZ 85724-5115

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