Full Scholarships:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture' s Public Service Leaders Scholarship (PSLS) Program provides combined scholarship and internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students leading to permanent employment upon completion of their degree.The program is designed to promote public service and create access to higher education. Students selected into the program will receive:* Full-tuition scholarships* Paid internship (minimum 640 hours) leading to permanent employment* Employee benefits Mentoring, career development, and leadership training Use of a personal computerWe are currently accepting applications for the 2007 program. You can access the online application at www.usdascholarship s.com. Several scholarship opportunities are available in the following majors:Agri-Business, Ag Economics/Managemen t/Marketing, Economics, Business Administration, International Policy, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, adn Marketing.The above list is not a complete listing of majors that qualify for a scholarship. Visit our web site for a current listing of available scholarships. Please note that we are still receiving scholarship announcements and the web site will be updated periodically with new scholarship listings. Scholarships will be offered to students at the sophomore, junior, or Master's level. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to start requesting official documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation as these documents generally take the most time to process. The application deadline is Friday, April 16, 2007. Please note that we need to have all official documents ! in our offic e by this date. Recipients are required to work for the USDA for one year for each year of sponsorship in a guaranteed job upon graduation. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Penaherrera at (202) 720-6506 or sandra.penaherrera@ ars.usda. gov. Thanks!
Sandra A. PeñaherreraHSI National Student Program ManagerU.S. Department of AgricultureHispanic Serving Institutions National Program(202)720-6506
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Grant:
On April 2, 2007, Channing Bete Company will begin accepting **a limited number of applications** for the Channing Bete Company's Community Services Grant Program.
We'll be awarding four grants of $750 each towards the purchase of Channing Bete Company(R) materials. Since there is no restriction on the type of Channing Bete Company products that can be purchased in this grant program, grant recipients have access to over 1,000 research-based, audience-targeted publications, presentations, and prevention programs.
Imagine where this grant could take **your** programs!Why not start by making a list of the materials you'd get if you were named a grant recipient? You'll find our complete product line at:http://go.channing-bete.com/wa/home?p=1
Here are the essentials of the Channing Bete Company's Community Services Grant Program:
* Applications will become available on our Web site on April 2, 2007. For a downloadable application, go tohttp://www.channing-bete.com/funding/index.php?src=em.
* The deadlines for applications are April 30, 2007, or when 150 applications have been received.
* Preference will be given to new and innovative programs in the areas of public health, human services, or community safety/law enforcement.
* Programs that are awarded grants must be implemented by October 1, 2007.
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Subject: Native American Bank Summer InternNative American Bank has an immediate opening for a summer intern in Denver,Colorado. This position will assist the President and CEO and other departmentmanagers in the training areas of administration, commercial underwriting,lending, credit administration, operations, and finance. Applicants must be college juniors majoring in business (six credit hours ofaccounting and three credit hours of finance), and a GPA of 3.0. Start date isJune 4 and end date is August 31. Compensation is $2350 per month. FMI: Deb Sankey (ph) 720.963.5525. (e) jobs@nabna.com (url) http://www.nabna.com

Fellowship Opportunities Announcements:
Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Lamar Research Fellowships for 2007-2008 Deadline: March 26, 2007 Contact: Yale University PO Box 208201 New Haven, CT 06520-8201 Email: jay.gitlin@yale.edu or edith.rotkopf@yale.edu The Howard R. Lamar Center for the Study of Frontiers and Borders at Yale University Announces the Lamar Research Fellowships for 2007-2008. The purpose of the fellowships is to support dissertation research focusing on the historical study of North American frontiers and borders, as well as the comparative study of the frontier experience throughout the world. Eligibility: Lamar Graduate Scholars should be advanced candidates for the PhD in American Studies and History at Yale. Students may apply on the expectation of advancement to candidacy by the close of the spring semester, but cannot receive awards unless and until they are candidates. Such students may apply for anticipated specific expenses for travel, room, board, and research for their projects; there will be no block grants for general support. Students may receive only one Lamar Research Fellowship during their graduate work at Yale. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Broadbent Junior Research Fellowship in American History, Christ Church, Oxford Deadline: March 30, 2007 Contact: The JRF Administrator, Censor’s Office, Christ Church Oxford OX1 1DP Phone: 01865 276158 Fax: 01865 276488 The College proposes to elect to a Junior Research Fellowship tenable from 1 October 2007 for three years. The Junior Research Fellow will be expected to undertake original research on some topic in American history from 1600. The Fellow will be expected to provide up to five hours per week of tutorial and class teaching, and to be involved in the work of the American history group in the History Faculty and the programs of the Rothermere American Institute. This Junior Research Fellowship in American History has been generously supported by the Broadbent Family Foundation. It is the intention of the donor that the Broadbent Junior Research Fellowship alternatives between Christ Church and St. Edmund Hall. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Fellowship for Biological Sciences Graduate Students, University of Arizona Deadline: March 30, 2007 Website: http://www.bio5.arizona.edu/bioME/ Are you interested in: Sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for biology with K-12 students? Working in partnership with an experienced Tucson K-12 teacher? BioME (Biology from Molecules to Ecosystems) is a new five-year program designed to bring University of Arizona life sciences graduate students into Tucson K-12 classrooms to help spark students' interest in the biological sciences. Now more than ever, today's K-12 students and teachers need help understanding the complex societal issues resulting from current biological research. Biology is ideal for heightening public interest in science; citizens can see how science directly relates to them and the natural world around them (Bio and ME). Funded by the National Science Foundation, BioME will engage and excite students and teachers by giving them a glimpse into the real world of biological research through the eyes of their BioME Graduate Fellow. Together K-12 teachers and Fellows will bring a set of unifying biological concepts encompassing ecology, evolution, genomics, biodiversity, and biocomplexity into the classroom. Each BIOME fellow will receive an annual stipend of $30,000 plus tuition waivers and benefits. The fellowship runs from 6/1/2007 to 5/31/2008. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF), John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University Deadline: April 6, 2007 (Mid-Career MPA) Website: https://apply.embark.com/Grad/Harvard/JFK/FinAid/ and http://www.ksg.harvard.edu The John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) at Harvard University is currently seeking candidates for the 2007-2008 Native American Public Service Fellowship (NAPSF), established to support promising leaders who have demonstrated commitment to matters of concern to Native American tribes, including (but not limited to) tribal self-governance and policy. It will provide one full tuition fellowship and a stipend to enroll in one of the John F. Kennedy School of Government’s Master degree programs, and will require the recipient to be employed in some form of public service directly benefiting Native Americans for a minimum of three years immediately following completion of the Kennedy School degree. A preference will be given in the award of the fellowship to Native American candidates. One of the nine professional graduate schools on the campus of Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy School of Government (KSG) is Harvard University’s public policy and public management graduate school offering graduate degree programs and executive education opportunities. KSG serves as a forum for the training of future local, national, nonprofit, and world leaders, sharing ideas and best practices. It welcomes leaders past, present, and future to its halls as students, faculty, researchers, fellows, and guests creating a unique community of world leadership and public sector impact. Applicants must apply to be admitted to one of the Master degree programs in order to receive the fellowship. NAPSF applicants must submit a resume, proof of tribal enrollment if applicable, and an assay containing particular qualifications and purpose. ************************************************************************************************** Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: School of American Research Fellowship Programs Deadlines: April 1, 2007, Advanced Seminar Program Contact: Director of Scholar Programs, School of American Research Post Office Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 Phone: 505-954-7201 Email: scholar@sarsf.org Website: http://www.sarweb.org Advanced Seminar Program – Proposals are sought for the Advanced Seminar Program. Each seminar consists of ten scholars, who meet at the School’s Santa Fe campus for five days of intense discussion on a topic that provides new insights into human evolution, behavior, society, or culture. Seminar to be conducted within eighteen to twenty-four months. Funding is also available for two- and three-day seminars. **************************************************************************************************
Fellowship Opportunity Announcement Title: ASHE/Lumina Foundation Fellowship Program Website: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=163000062 With support from the Lumina Foundation for Education, the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) announces the ASHE/Lumina Foundation Fellowship Program. The key objective of this initiative is to promote innovative scholarship by creating an intergenerational community of scholars who will examine social, institutional, and policy barriers to opportunity and student success. The grant will fund eight to ten dissertation fellowships a year for a three-year period. Fellowships in the amount of $14,000 each will support dissertation research on the broad topics of financial aid, student retention and success, and adult learners and learning. The fellowships will support up to one year of activity that will be conducted through the students’ home universities and can be used to support costs of supplying data, dissemination of project results, travel, tuition, and salary for the fellows. Visit the ASCHE Web site for complete program information and application requirements.

Multiple Grants Info:

Many Grants
Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC)
Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) Program
Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity Building Program
Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the U.S. (REACH US)
State Agency Partnerships for Promoting Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Capital Grants
HIV/AIDS Program Support
Health Delivery Organizations Invited to Apply for Foster G. McGaw Prize
Open Meadows Foundation Invites Applications From Projects Benefiting Women and Girls
Rural News
Economic Development in Indian Country: Redefining Success
Efforts to Assess the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded
Scholarships, Conference related to American Indian concerns
Cross Cultural Medicine Workshop, Association of American Indian Physicians
Scholarships for Native American Students
March 20, 2007 Many GrantsFrom Funding Alert, a free service of the Office of Partnerships and Grants Development. To start your own online subscription to Funding Alert, simply register with DC.Gov and subscribe at DCDocs http://dc.gov/registration/dcdocs.asp. For archives, visit http://opgd.dc.gov, Information, Grant Funding Alerts.

Addiction Technology Transfer Centers (ATTC). Department of Health and Human Services announces funds to develop and strengthen the workforce that provides addictions treatment services to 23 million Americans age 12 and older who need treatment for alcohol or illicit drug problems Eligible applicants include city or township governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits, and faith- and community-based organizations. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2007. Approximately $7,800,000 is available to fund 15 awards up to $500,000. For further information, contact Kimberly Pendleton at (240) 276-1421 or Kimberly.Pendleton@samhsa.hhs.gov; or go to: http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2007/TI_07_001.aspx

Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) Program. Department of Health and Human Services announces funds for the development and implementation of the CBAE program. The focus of these programs is to educate young people and create an environment within communities that supports teen decisions to postpone sexual activity until marriage. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, independentschool districts, special district governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, and faith- and community-based organizations. The deadline for applications is April 23, 2007. Approximately $30,000,000 is available to fund 60 awards, ranging from $250,000-$600,000. For further information, contact Stanley Koutsaal at fysb@dixongroup.com; or go to: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-ACYF-AE-0099.html

Compassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity Building Program. Department of Health and Human Services announces funds to help build the capacity of organizations addressing the following programmatic service areas: help for at-risk youth; help for the homeless; marriage education and preparation services to help couples who choose marriage for themselves develop the skills and knowledge to form and sustain healthy marriages; or social services to those living in rural communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and faith- and community-based organizations. The deadline for applications is April 10, 2007. Approximately $10,000,000 is available to fund 200 awards up to $50,000. For further information, contact Thom Campbell at OCS@lcgnet.com; or go to: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2007-ACF-OCS-IJ-0036.html

Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health Across the U.S. (REACH US). Department of Health and Human Services announces funds for cooperative agreements to advance evidence- and practice-based programs and culturally based community practices to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities through implementation, evaluation, and dissemination of state of the art knowledge. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, state governments, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, and faith- and community-based organizations. The deadline for applications is May 7, 2007. Approximately $23,000,000 is available to fund 12 awards, ranging from $350,000-$450,000. For further information, contact Technical Information Management Section at (770) 488-2700 or pgotim@cdc.gov; or go to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=12909&mode=VIEW

State Agency Partnerships for Promoting Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Department of Health and Human Services announces funds to improve the ability of States to comprehensively and effectively address the mental health and psychosocial issues of all school-aged children and adolescents through the development, strengthening, and modeling of partnerships of State Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Programs with State child mental health programs and State health care financing offices, as well as with other relevant State offices and agencies. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, special district governments, state governments, for-profit organizations, nonprofits, and faith- and community-based organizations. The deadline for applications is May 1, 2007. Approximately $340,000 is available to fund 4 awards up to $85,000. For further information, contact HRSA Call Center at (301) 998-7373 or CallCenter@HRSA.GOV; or goto: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=13038&mode=VIEW

Capital Grants. The Kresge Foundation's mission is to strengthen organizations that advance the well-being of humanity. The Foundation concentrates its programming on capital campaigns as a key opportunity for the growth of organizations addressing a wide range of areas, including education, the arts, health, and human services. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There is no deadline date for applications. For further information, go to: http://www.kresge.org/content/displaycontent.aspx?CID=24

HIV/AIDS Program Support. The M•A•C AIDS Fund supports organizations that provide basic needs, direct services, education, awareness, and prevention programs to men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS. The Fund gives priority to requests that address the following areas: treatment adherence, prevention in high-risk populations, models of care, and survival-based needs for those living with HIV/AIDS. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. The deadline for applications isJune 15, 2007. For further information, go to: http://www.macaidsfund.org/

From RFP Bulletin (March 16, 2007):Health Delivery Organizations Invited to Apply for Foster G. McGaw PrizeDeadline: April 6, 2007The Baxter International Foundation, Cardinal Health Foundation, and the American Hospital Association ( http://www.aha.org/ ) invite entries for the 2007 Foster G. McGaw Prize. The prize honors health delivery organizations (hospitals, health systems, integrated networks, or self-defined community partnerships) that have demonstrated exceptional commitment to community service. http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10006613/baxter

Open Meadows Foundation Invites Applications From Projects Benefiting Women and GirlsDeadline: August 15, 2007Open Meadows Foundation ( http://www.openmeadows.org/ ) is a grantmaking organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls. The foundation offers grants of up to $2,000 each for 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. http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10006617/openmeadows

Rural NewsEconomic Development in Indian Country: Redefining Success Discusses how both economic development and support for generating entrepreneurship can lead to successful alternative economies on Indian reservations.Date: 2006 Journal: Online Journal of Rural Research and Policy Issue: 4 http://www.ojrrp.org/issues/2006/04/index.html

Efforts to Assess the Accuracy and Effectiveness of Federally Funded Abstinence-Until-Marriage Education Programs Reports on efforts by the Department of Health and Human Services and the states to assess the scientific accuracy of materials used in federally funded abstinence-until-marriage education programs and the effectiveness of these programs.Organization: Government Accountability Officehttp://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0787.pdf[posted on Rural Assistance Center Human Services Update] Scholarships, Conference related to American Indian concernsCross Cultural Medicine Workshop, Association of American Indian Physicians April 26-29, 2007 Marriot Pyramid, Albuquerque, NM Contact: Association of American Indian Physicians 1225 Sovereign Row, Suite 103 Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Phone: 405.946.7072 Fax: 405.946.7651 Email: mdavis@aaip.org The Association of American Indian Physicians will conduct a workshop on Cross Cultural Medicine designed to provide physicians, medical students, faculty, minority program staff, counselors, and other health care professionals with a greater understanding of Western and Traditional Medicine. Registration fee is $350.00 per person. http://www.aaip.org/programs/cross_cultural/ccmw.htm

Scholarships for Native American Students Contact: Mary Frost or Dean Chavers 8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 262-2351 Email: Nscholarsh@aol.com Website: http://www.catchingthedream.org

Catching the Dream offers 220 scholarships this year to Native college students in the U. S. Students must have outstanding academic records, test scores, and leadership abilities. They must submit an essay, three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and ACT or SAT test scores. They must also seek and apply for all other sources of funds, including private scholarships. Applicants should at a minimum find all other scholarships on http://www.fastweb.com. [posted on HUNAP Opportunities for March 16, 2007]


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Internships
The Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) is looking to hire current> undergraduate or graduate students as interns for the summer of 2007.> The internships are full time positions over the course of 10 – 12> weeks (400 hours) beginning on June 4, 2007. Salaries will be> commensurate with experience and qualifications.>> ILTF's mission is to ensure that "land within the original boundaries> of every reservation and other areas of high significance where tribes> retain aboriginal interest are in Indian ownership and management."> We support this mission through long-term capital investments, focused> grant making, and collaborations with those holding similar interest> in Indian land tenure issues. Three potential focus areas for interns> this summer are:> • Conduct research, provide documentation and provide access to> existing baseline information on tribal lands for Tribal decision> makers and Tribal members who are interested in management of their> own land.> • Participate in the development and implementation of evaluation> strategies for ILTF grant making process and for specific program> areas such as curriculum implementation, internship programs and etc.> • Participate in development and implementation of communications> strategies for ILTF programs and development.>> The deadline for applications is April 30, 2007. We will select> applicants on May 7.>> Applicant/student must demonstrate professional communication and> writing skills appropriate for a nonprofit business environment.> Background knowledge on Indian land history is not required, but a> desire to understand the historic relations between tribes and> governments is critical. Research, analysis and data collection> experience is preferred, along with basic understanding of computers.> Must be willing to travel and interact in new or different> environments socially and culturally. Please submit letter of> interest and resume to:> Howard D. Valandra, Vice President Grants and Programs> 151 East County Road B2> Little Canada, MN 55117> Office 651)766-8999> Fax 651)766-0012> hvalandra@indianlan dtenure.org

Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: Humboldt State University Scholarships in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Resources Engineering Deadline: April 15, 2007 Contact: Dr. Beth Eschenbach, Professor of Environmental Resources Engineering Dr. Jacquelyn, Bolman, Director of Indian Natural Resources, Sciences and Engineering Program Phone: 707-826-4348 or 707-826-4994 Email: sls@humboldt.edu Website: http://www.humboldt.edu/~sls Humboldt State University, nationally known for its strong natural resource management programs is pleased to announce that thirty students will receive $3623 a year for 4-years. All students interested in studying Computer Science, Mathematics or Environmental Resources Engineering with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and financial need should apply. Priority will be given to eligible applicants who are American Indian and/or first generation college students. Applicants from the 14 Western University Exchange (WUE) states are encouraged to apply, as WUE students can attend Humboldt State University for nearly the same cost or less as a public university in their home state. The scholarships, with additional federal financial aid, should cover costs for 4-years

Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: Truman D. Picard Scholarship Program for Native American/Alaskan Natural Resource Students Deadline: March 23, 2007 Contact: Education Committee, Intertribal Timber Council 1112 N.E. 21st Avenue, Suite 4 Portland, Oregon 97232-2114 Phone: (503) 282-4296 Email: itc1@teleport.com Website: http://www.itcnet.org Award is $2,000 for college students (number of awards varies per year) and $1,500 for graduating senior high school students. Required materials: Letter of Application must include name, permanent mailing address, email address if available, phone number, be a maximum of two pages in length, and discuss interest in natural resources, commitment to education, community, and your culture, financial need (attach or send FAFSA if available); resume; three signed letters of reference (preferable on letterhead); evidence of validated enrollment in a tribe or Native Alaska Corporation; transcripts (high school students must also include documented proof of acceptance to an institution of higher education, college students must also provide proof of their declared major). Please submit application materials and inquiries to the contact listed above.

Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: Scholarships for Native American Students Contact: Mary Frost or Dean Chavers 8200 Mountain Road NE, Suite 203 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Phone: (505) 262-2351 Email: Nscholarsh@aol.com Website: www.catchingthedream.org Catching the Dream offers 220 scholarships this year to Native college students in the U. S. Students must have outstanding academic records, test scores, and leadership abilities. They must submit an essay, three letters of recommendation, high school transcripts, and ACT or SAT test scores. They must also seek and apply for all other sources of funds, including private scholarships. Applicants should at a minimum find all other scholarships on www.fastweb.com.

Scholarship Opportunity Announcement Title: American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (AIANEA) Contact: Kurt Cates, Scholarship Chair Phone: 208-478-3778 Email: sanzkar2004@yahoo.com Website: http://www.aianea.com The American Indian/Alaska Native Employees Association for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (AIANEA) has two scholarships available for American Indian students studying in the natural resources field. The scholarships are for one year only. The scholarship amounts vary from year to year. The scholarship information, criteria and application can be found on the AIANEA website

YSA YOUTH VENTURE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Youth Service America/Youth Venture Program is a unique partnership between Youth Service America and Youth Venture that helps youth engage in community service and develop as young social entrepreneurs. YSA Youth Venture provides funding and support to young people (ages 12-20) who want to create new, sustainable, civic-minded organizations, clubs or businesses called Ventures. For an application, applications tools, and more information about the YSA Youth Venture Partnership Program, visit http://ga1.org/ct/PdsxrpE13jvH/

Nonprofits and Tribes Invited to Compete for New CCF GrantsNonprofits-includin g community and faith-based organizations and Tribalorganizations- are invited to compete for grants of up to $50,000 under theCompassion Capital Fund Targeted Capacity Building Program. All the information necessary to apply for these grants is found in the recently released program announcement http://www.acf. dhhs.gov/ grants/open. htmlCCF Targeted Capacity Building grants are awarded to grassroots faith-based and community organizations serving distressed communities. These grassroots must use the funds in one of the four social service priorityareas of need (e.g., at-risk youth, homelessness, healthy marriage, or rural communities) toward their organization' s capacity building in at least one of five critical areas of capacity building: (1) leadership development, (2) organizational development, (3) program development, (4) revenue development strategies, and (5) community engagement. The Office of Community Services anticipates awarding a total of $10 million in grants to approximately 200 organizations. The application deadline is April 10.If you would like to discuss content-related issues, please contact the National Resource Center at 1-866-223-5129 or help@ccfgrantees. org.About the Compassion Capitol Fund: http://www.acf. dhhs.gov/ programs/ ccf/

Computer Science
Humboldt State University Scholarships in Computer Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Resources Engineering Deadline: April 15, 2007 Contact: Dr. Beth Eschenbach, Professor of Environmental Resources Engineering Dr. Jacquelyn, Bolman, Director of Indian Natural Resources, Sciences and Engineering Program Phone: 707-826-4348 or 707-826-4994 Email: sls@humboldt. edu Website: http://www.humboldt .edu/~sls Humboldt State University, nationally known for its strong natural resource management programs is pleased to announce that thirty students will receive $3623 a year for 4-years. All students interested in studying Computer Science, Mathematics or Environmental Resources Engineering with a GPA of 2.75 or higher and financial need should apply. Priority will be given to eligible applicants who are American Indian and/or first generation college students. Applicants from the 14 Western University Exchange (WUE) states are encouraged to apply, as WUE students can attend Humboldt State University for nearly the same cost or less as a public university in their home state. The scholarships, with additional federal financial aid, should cover costs for 4-years.

WB and ETA Announced Grant Opportunity under the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Act The Women's Bureau (WB) and the Employment and Training Administration's Office of Apprenticeship (OA) have announced the availability of $972,180 to establish a grant program for the purpose of assisting employers and labor unions in the placement and retention of women in apprenticeship and nontraditional occupations. The Program Year 2006 Solicitation for Grant Applications (SGA) is authorized under the Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations (WANTO) Act of 1992. The WB and OA anticipate awarding two-year grants totaling approximately $300,000 each to up to three community-based organizations (CBO)/registered apprenticeship program (RAP) consortia, each consisting of a minimum of one each of: (1) A construction industry RAP sponsor, and (2) a CBO (which may be faith based) with demonstrated experience in securing job training services from established training institutions such as community colleges, and providing placement and support services to women in construction industry jobs. The grants will be funded in increments of $150,000 for each year. Funding for the second year will be contingentupon satisfactory progress toward grant requirements for placement of women in registered apprenticeship programs as outlined in the application. Additional eligibility information, application requirements, and Federal evaluation criteria for this competition (SGA/DFA-PY-06-01) may be found in the February 13 FEDERAL REGISTER athttp://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2007/pdf/E7-2400.pdfand on www.grants.gov and www.doleta.gov/saga. Applications are due by April 13, 2007.

Land Acquisition Funds for Habitat Preservationhttp://www.nfwf. org/programs/ acresforamerica/ rfp.cfmAcres for America, a partnership between Wal-Mart Stores and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, was established to provide funding for projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. The goal of the program is to offset the footprint of Wal-Mart’s domestic facilities on at least an acre by acre basis through conservation of critical habitats. Preference will be given to acquisitions that are part of published conservation plans (North American Waterfowl Management Plan, Partners in Flight, etc.), State Wildlife Action Plans, or Endangered Species Act Recovery Plans. The annual pre-proposal deadlines are April 1 and September 1. Visit the website listed above for program details and application guidelines.

Support for Social Justice Projectshttp://www.ajmuste. org/The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute supports projects that are concerned with one or more of the issues to which A.J. Muste dedicated his life: peace and disarmament, social and economic justice, racial and sexual equality, and the labor movement. Through the General Grant Program, grassroots activist projects in the U.S. and around the world that address the Institute’s targeted issues are supported, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding sources. The Institute also offers the International Nonviolence Training Fund, which provides support for training projects that help people learn how to use nonviolent action to carry out struggles for social justice. The next deadline for the General Grant Program is April 13, 2007. The International Nonviolence Training Fund’s 2007 deadlines are March 16 and September 7. Visit the website listed above for more information.

Support for Social Justice Projectshttp://www.ajmuste. org/The A.J. Muste Memorial Institute supports projects that are concerned with one or more of the issues to which A.J. Muste dedicated his life: peace and disarmament, social and economic justice, racial and sexual equality, and the labor movement. Through the General Grant Program, grassroots activist projects in the U.S. and around the world that address the Institute’s targeted issues are supported, giving priority to those with small budgets and little access to mainstream funding sources. The Institute also offers the International Nonviolence Training Fund, which provides support for training projects that help people learn how to use nonviolent action to carry out struggles for social justice. The next deadline for the General Grant Program is April 13, 2007. The International Nonviolence Training Fund’s 2007 deadlines are March 16 and September 7. Visit the website listed above for more information.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses resources on creating neighborhood excellence in communities in the 25 states where the bank does business. While the priorities of specific company communities drive how funding is used, giving at the local and national levels typically falls into the following four categories: community development, education, health and human services, and arts and culture. Each of the company’s markets, working with local leadership, sets specific priorities within these major categories. The Foundation also administers the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative, which offers leadership training and general support for nonprofit organizations, recognizes local heroes, and embraces the next generation of student leaders. Visit the website listed above for application guidelines and deadline information for the Foundation’s giving programs.

Genographic Legacy Fund: Grants to Support Indigenous Communities WorldwideDeadline: June 15, 2007The Genographic Legacy Funds aims to empower indigenous and traditional peoples on a local level, while helping to raise awareness on a global level of the challenges and pressures facing these communities. Grants are open to individuals, groups, and organizations. Applicants must provide a record of current or prior work in support of indigenous education programs and/or cultural or linguistic conservation efforts. Applicants should be seeking to expand their services and have a demonstrated commitment to improving general awareness of indigenous cultures, histories, and heritages. For complete information, visit: https://www3. nationalgeograph ic.com/genograph ic/legacy_ fund.html.

Ronya and George Kozmetsky Foundation Funding OpportunityFUNDING OPPORTUNITY: RGK (RONYA AND GEORGE KOZMETSKY) FOUNDATION--COMMUNITY, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH GRANT PROGRAMThe RGK Foundation is accepting applications for its Community, Education, and Health Grant Program. The purpose of this program is to support projects in the areas of human services, community improvement, abuse prevention and youth development. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded. Eligible applicants include: nonprofit organizations, hospitals, educational institutions and governmental institutions with a 501(c)(3) status. Deadline: Rolling For complete program information and application guidelines, please visitwww.rgkfoundation. org < http://www.rgkfound ation.org> The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools is not the administrator of this funding announcement. Please contact the organization mentioned in the grant alert paragraph for details. Thank you.

The Athwin Foundation The Athwin Foundation accepts general purpose and project proposals from organizations in the areas of human services, education, the arts and humanities, the natural environment and organizational capacity building. Areas of interest include family services for adolescent parents and youth development programs. For more information, visit www.catchcod. com.Deadline: March 1, 2007 (letter of inquiry) - Please Note: All deadlines are subject to change. Please verify dates with the funder before submitting a proposal.

Below is a recently announced request for funding proposal through theHome Depot Foundation. The Home Deport Foundation is solicitingapplications for their Award of Excellence for Affordable Housing BuiltResponsibly- for outstanding and innovative work for nonprofit housingdevelopment corporations that engage in green building/ healthy homeconstruction and rehabilitation. The Home Depot Foundation issoliciting awards in two categories: * Homeownership * Rental Awards in each category up to $75,000. The Foundation defines an affordable home as one for which a personmaking 80% or less of the area's median income would spend 30% or lessof their monthly income on mortgage or rent payments. Please see the request for funding proposal for additional information:<http://www.homedepo tfoundation. org/awards_ housing_apply. html>http://www.homedepo tfoundation. org/awards_ housing_apply. html

The William T. Grant Scholars Program funds promising early career researchers from diverse disciplines. It supports the professional development of early career scholars who have demonstrated success in conducting high quality research and who are seeking to further develop their skills and research. Studies from William T. Grant Scholars contribute to theory and policy/practice on how to improve the lives of young people ages 8 to 25. The William T. Grant Foundation has just released its 2007–2008 William T. Grant Scholars Program brochure. The new brochure contains a description of the program, application guidelines, and a list of current William T. Grant Scholars. The Foundation is particularly interested in reaching early career scholars of color. To view or download the brochure, visit the Funding Opportunities section of our website at www.wtgrantfoundati on.org. Questions about the program should be sent to info@wtgrantfdn. org.

Public Welfare Foundation - Disadvantaged Population Empowerment Grants Awards ranging from $10,000-$50, 000 are available to support organizations that work for lasting improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs in disadvantaged populations, including youth development. For more information, visit www.publicwelfare. org/index. asp.

Knight Foundation Funds Ashoka Fellowshttp://www.ashoka.org/node/3833To encourage innovative solutions to community problems, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is investing $3.2 million in Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, a global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs. Ashoka will select 15 promising social entrepreneurs in the U.S. communities where the Knight Foundation serves as a funder and elect them to the global Ashoka fellowship. Fellows will each receive a three-year stipend, allowing them to focus full-time on their effort to provide systemic change to a problem affecting each Knight community. Visit the website listed above for more information.