Grants:

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) -- WIC Special Project Grant Program
Application Deadline: June 5, 2006
Description: Funding is available for special state projects that address issues of importance to the WIC (women, infants, and children) program. Projects should address the focus area of childhood obesity prevention. The most appropriate grant proposals will be those that:
replicate and/or slightly modify WIC materials for effectiveness
can be replicated in a variety of WIC settings
include a clear implementation plan and appropriate procedures for assessing and describing the lessons learned during implementation
have a rigorous evaluation component.
Who May Apply: State governments or Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
Funding Amount:
Application A: The USDA FNS has approximately $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2006 funds available for Special Project Grants to WIC state agencies. FNS anticipates making grant awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 each.
Application B: USDA FNS announces the availability of approximately $150,000 in fiscal year 2006 funds for concept-paper development. Up to ten grants of $15,000 each will be awarded to state agencies.
For more information, go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppld=8849

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) -- Food Stamp Program Participation Grants
Application Deadline: June 7, 2006
Description: The purpose of this grant competition is to support efforts by state agencies and their community- and faith-based partners to develop and implement one of the following:
simple food-stamp application and eligibility-determination systems
measures to improve access to food-stamp benefits by eligible applicants.
Who May Apply: The entities eligible to receive grants under this competition are:
the 53 state agencies that administer the Food Stamp Program
state or local governments
agencies providing health or welfare services*
public-health or educational entities*
private nonprofit entities* such as community-based or faith-based organizations, food banks, or other emergency feeding organizations.
*Nonprofit organizations are required to submit a copy of the IRS Determination Letter, form 501(c)(3) or proof of application for exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a list of their board of directors if applicable, and their most recent financial statements signed by the treasurer or the treasurer of the board. Educational entities are also required to submit their most recent financial statements signed by the treasurer or treasurer of the board. Applications submitted without these will be considered non-responsive and eliminated from consideration.
Funding Amount: Up to $5,000,000 is available in fiscal year 2006 for the Food Stamp Program Participation Grants. Six separate grants were awarded in fiscal year 2005, and it is anticipated that approximately the same number will be awarded in fiscal year 2006.
For more information, go to:http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/government/grants/2006-RFA.pdf (requires Adobe® Reader®)
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service -- Children and Youth Projects (CYP)
Application Deadline: May 25, 2006
Description: The purpose of CYP is to assist federally recognized tribes and urban Indian organizations in promoting health practices and addressing unmet needs of children and youth. This need will be accomplished through community-designed public-health approaches, school-linked activities, and/or clinical services.
Who May Apply:
Federally recognized Indian tribes
Urban Indian organizations
Nonprofit tribal organizations on or near a federally recognized Indian tribal community
Funding Amount:Expected number of awards: 15Estimated total program funding: $650,000Award ceiling: $75,000Award floor: $5,000
For more information, go to:http://www.ihs.gov/NonMedicalPrograms/gogp/hhs-2006-ihs-cy1-0001.asp