IRS Grant -- Tax Counseling for the Elderly
Application Deadline: August 1, 2006
Description: The IRS is authorized to enter into agreements with private or non-governmental public nonprofit agencies or organizations, exempt under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code, that will provide training and technical assistance to volunteers who provide free tax counseling and assistance to elderly individuals in the preparation of their federal income tax returns. Grant funds are used to reimburse volunteers for out-of-pocket expenses including transportation, meals, and other expenses incurred by them in providing tax counseling assistance at locations convenient to the taxpayers.
Who May Apply:
Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
Nonprofits having 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Funding Amount: Estimated total program funding is $3,950,000 for 100 expected awards.
For more information, go to:http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=9760&mode=VIEW

Open Meadows Foundation
Application Deadline: August 15, 2006
Description: Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls. Open Meadows Foundation funds projects that do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
Who May Apply: Organizations whose budgets do not exceed $150,000. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Funding Amount: Grants up to $2,000 to projects that:
Are designed and implemented by women and girls
Reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization
Promote building community power
Promote racial, social, economic, and environmental justice
Have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding (organizational budget should not exceed $150,000).
For more information, go to:http://www.openmeadows.org/

The Allstate Foundation
Application Deadline: The foundation has no deadlines for submission. Proposals may be submitted throughout the calendar year.
Description: The Allstate Foundation supports national and local programs that fit within three focus areas. Proposals must address needs within one of the three focus areas to be considered for funding:
Safe and vital communities
Tolerance, inclusion, and diversity
Economic empowerment
Who May Apply: The foundation makes grants to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Contact Information:National Organizations and GrantsNonprofit groups that serve multiple U.S. regions or have a national proposal should submit proposals directly to the Allstate Foundation.
Regional and Local Grants Grants to organizations with local programs are managed through field-office grant committees, which meet regularly to review requests. Find local contact information on the foundation's Web site.
For more information, go to:http://www.allstate.com/Community/PageRender.asp?Page=foundation.html

Tiger Woods Foundation
Application Deadlines: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1 annually
Description: The Tiger Woods Foundation grant-making process focuses on providing opportunities to children and families who are underserved. The following are approved programmatic areas for funding:
education
youth development
parenting
family health & welfare.
Who May Apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3 and not a 509(a) private foundation. (Please note -- public schools are not 501(c)(3) tax-exempt. Individual organizations within a public school that are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt may apply.)
For more information, go to:http://www.twfound.org/grants/default.sps?itype=7609

Grants for Artists
Grant for community arts projects $10,000 from National Endowment forthe Artshttp://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP07/ChallengeAmerica.htmlGrant for women artists & writers (Fall 2006 is for women writers--it'sa $50,000 grant.)http://www.aroomofherownfoundation.org/giftfreedom_about.htmlGrants for individuals (I haven't reviewed any of these, but there seemto be quite a few.)http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3arts.htm

Youth Venture/Youth Service America Programhttp://www.youthven<http://www.youthventure.org/index.php?tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76> ture.org/index.php?tg=articles&idx=More&article=773&topics=76The Youth Venture/Youth Service America (YSA) Program is providing up to$1,000 in start-up funds for young people to create sustainable projectsfor National and Global Youth Service Day 2007, April 20-22. Thirtyawards of up to $1,000 in start-up funds are available to young people(ages 12-20) who want to create new, sustainable, and civic-mindedorganizations, clubs, or businesses. Although the projects should beyouth-led, each Youth Venture team is required to have at least oneadult mentor who offers support and guidance to the team. Youth Ventureprojects have ranged fromusing a theatre to provide positive activities for urban youth torunning a magazine that focuses on youth issues. Applications must be submitted by July 24, 2006. For program details visit the website listed above.

NATIONAL ART SEARCH<http://www.couragecards.org/> www.couragecards.orgartsearch@courage.org> http://us.f523.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=artsearch%40courage.orgNationwide art search to find artwork for its 2007 original fine artholiday greeting card collection. All artists, particularly those with adisability, are encouraged to submit artwork for the Courage Cards ArtSearch.

GRADUATE STUDENT INTERN POSTINGSandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM iscurrently recruiting applicants for Student Internships in theInternational Biological Threat Reduction department of theInternational Security Center. This department is multidisciplinary andfocuses on reducing the threat of proliferation of those dangerousbiological materials that could be used as a biological weapon. Thedepartment provides specific technical advice to the US Government onissues related to counter-bioterrorism and the Biological WeaponsConvention, and has projects in the following areas: biosecurity systemanalysis and design; biological agent risk prioritization;biosurveillance; outbreak control and management; and biologicalinformation control and management. These projects involve both USinterests as well as those of various foreign countries and internationalorganizations. We will mentor the successful candidate on allrequired methodologies. The International Biological Threat Reductiondepartment is looking for graduate student interns to work on severalprojects. Available projects include prioritizing countries forcooperative engagement on biological threat reduction issues, determiningwhich biological materials are a concern from a bioterrorismperspective, and country analyses. All of these projects will require analyzingscientific publications, policy papers, patent databases,websites, as well as additional public literature. Desired qualifications: Student should be pursuing agraduate degree that is in some way related to the work of thisdepartment, such as science, engineering, risk assessment, masters ofpublic health, or political science degrees. Strong technical writingskills and the ability to work independently are desired. For further information, please contact:Jennifer Gaudioso, Ph.D.International Biological Threat ReductionSandia National LaboratoriesPO Box 5800, MS 1371Albuquerque, NM 87185phone: (505) 284-9489cell: (505) 440-2887fax: (505) 284-8870www.biosecurity.sandia.gov

AISES/IBM Scholarship
AISES is pleased to announce the availability of a new AISES/IBM Scholarship!

The 2006-07 academic year marks the first year that IBM and AISES will award this scholarship. IBM has a history of leading in innovation for more than 100 years and has led the world as the number one producer of patents that generate opportunities globally for growth in science and technology. Academic excellence now and in the years to come for students focused on the sciences, engineering, medicine, natural resources, math and technology is critical to the future of our global society. Support for students majoring in these areas is a responsibility that needs to be driven by a worldwide effort increase the number of qualified people to work on innovation that will change our lives and make the world a better place to live. See the requirements below for the applicant criteria for these scholarships. For more information about hiring opportunities at IBM check out www.ibm.com/employment.

Who May Apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria. Scholarship is non-renewable.
1. Must have a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA). Eligibility for larger scholarship awards based upon GPA.
2. Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited four year college/university, or a full-time student at a two year college enrolled in a program leading to a 4-year degree.
3. Majoring in one of the following college disciplines:
Math, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Management Information Systems
4. Must be American Indian or Alaska Native
5. Must be a member of AISES. To obtain a membership application, go to http://www.aises.org/membership/
6. Must be a U.S. citizen.
How Many Awards are Available?
$1,000 for up to 12 undergraduates per academic year with a GPA of 3.2 or higher
$1,500 for 7 undergraduates and 3 graduate students per academic year with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
$3,000 for 3 undergraduates and 3 graduate students with a GPA of 3.7 or higher

How to Apply
Applicants may download the application form from the AISES website at: http://www.aises.org/highered/scholarships/

Application Deadline
Completed applications must be postmarked no later than July 15, 2006.



Shirley LaCourse
Oglala Lakota-Yakama-Umatilla-Oneida
Program Officer
American Indian Science
& Engineering Society (AISES)
Tel: (505) 765-1052 x106
Fax: (505) 765-5608
Email: shirley@aises.org

2006 AISES National Conference
Generations of Innovation
November 2-4, 2006
Detroit, Michiganwww.aises.org/events/2006

American Indian Fellowship in Business Scholarship
Each year, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development awards scholarships to American Indian college or graduate students majoring in business. Scholarships are awarded at the Indian Progress in Business Awards Banquet (INPRO) at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, California.
INPRO 2006 will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2006. In addition to the scholarships, recipients are provided airfare and lodging to attend INPRO. Recipients must be available to attend the event.
Three to five American Indian Fellowship in Business Scholarships will be given to American Indian college students majoring in business who are currently in their junior, senior, or master level of study. Eligible students must be enrolled full time during the entire 2006/2007 term.
Application deadline is August 4, 2006.
Please pass this information to anyone who may qualify and wish to apply.
For more information...

2005 Scholarship Program Recipients
· Jessica Tyner (Cherokee), Portland State University
· Victoria Robinson-Young, (Choctaw), Oklahoma State University
· Charisse Arce (Illiamna Village of Alaska), Seattle University
· Justin Edmiston (Muscogee Creek), University of Oklahoma
· Jerome Clarke (Navajo), Arizona State University


The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
email: events@ncaied.org
phone: 480-545-1298 ext. 243
web: http://www.ncaied.org

SC lottery funds assisting technical college students with tuition
(Statewide) July 12, 2006 - Lottery-funded tuition assistance for students
heading to technical college in South
Carolina in fall has gone up to $996 and $83 per
credit hour for part-time students.
That's $60 more than was available for the summer semester.
The General Assembly has dedicated $47.6 million to this form of
assistance.
To be eligible, students must meet several requirements:

Complete a 2006/2007 Free Application for
Federal Student Aid.
Be able to qualify for
in-state tuition rates and be a South
Carolina resident for at least one year.
Be enrolled in a
certificate, diploma or associate degree program and maintain at least
six credit hours each semester.
Make clear progress toward
completion of a certificate, diploma or associate degree.
Must not be a recipient of a
LIFE scholarship award.
Must not be in default on
any government student loan program.

The eligibility requirement relating to the submission of the
FAFSA may be waived if:

The applicant is a high
school student enrolled in a dual enrollment program.
The applicant already has
earned a bachelor's degree and will provide a transcript or copy of
his/her diploma.
The applicant is not
enrolled in a program that is eligible for Title IV aid.
The applicant is a dependent
student who cannot obtain his/her parents' or guardians' tax forms. Those
seeking a waiver of the FAFSA requirement should contact the Financial
Aid Office at the technical college they plan to attend.

There's more information available at http://www.sctechsystem.com/lottery/eligibility.htm.

The J. Jill Compassion Fund
Application Deadline: December 15, annually
Description: The J. Jill Group considers written proposals for cash grants from nonprofit organizations within the United States only. Organizations serving homeless or at-risk women and children by providing job training, transitional and/or affordable housing, education, emergency shelter, or other types of aid will be considered upon submission of a grant proposal.
Who May Apply: Organizations requesting grants must provide proof of 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt status, a mission statement, an annual report, a budget for the specific program for which it is requesting funding, and a description of all services and programs it provides.
Funding Amount: The J. Jill Group will consider recommending grants only for existing programs. Grant requests should be between $250 and $15,000. All grants are made on a one-time basis.
For more information, go to:http://www.jjill.com/about/community.asp?AreaID=OL

The Lumina Foundation
Application Deadline: Lumina Foundation may occasionally impose an application deadline for cluster grants or initiatives; otherwise, it accepts and reviews inquiries and proposals throughout the year.
Description: Lumina Foundation firmly believes that education is the best way to help people achieve their potential and improve the nation's future. Therefore, the foundation addresses issues that affect access and attainment in postsecondary education in the United States, particularly among traditionally underserved student groups. These students include 18- to 24-year-olds and adult students who face barriers to an education due to their income, preparation, or family background.
Who May Apply: Lumina Foundation makes grants to organizations that are classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as public charities under Section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3) of the code, or to public organizations that are designated under Section 170(c) of the code. The foundation makes grants within the United States and its territories. In addition, as an Indiana-based foundation, it sets aside 10 percent of grant funds each year for projects that are specific to its hometown and home state.
Funding Amount: Grants vary in size by their potential for impact. Direct-service grants to students and families tend to be relatively small, and those that affect entire systems tend to be larger. The median size of a typical grant is $150,000; the average size is about $400,000. The usual term for grants is one to three years, although exceptions sometimes apply to initiatives the foundation sponsors.
For more information, go to:http://www.luminafoundation.org/grants/index.html