All Posts Tagged 'grants' (89)

From the Office of the Governor:

Gov. Bev Perdue today announced more than $3.4 million in federal grants are available for North Carolina non-profits and government agencies to recruit AmeriCorps members.  Interested non-profits and government agencies that provide tutoring, mentoring, disaster services, environmental stewardship, education on healthy futures, job training and placement and aid to military families should apply.  

The N.C. Commission on…

Letter of Intent due: November 14, 5:00pm

Complete grant opportunity information available here.

To accelerate development of a statewide biofuels industry, the Biofuels Center of North Carolina funds projects and activities supporting its legislatively mandated mission of implementing North Carolina’s Strategic Plan for Biofuels Leadership. To achieve the goal of the Plan and…

Letter of Intent deadline: December 2, 2011

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is pleased to announce a new grant program, The Janirve Legacy Fund Grant Program, starting in spring 2011 (Letter of Intent deadline is December 2, 2011). Interested organizations should review the…

Deadline: 11/15/11

Agency: Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

Program: On-Farm Research Grants

Description: On-Farm Research Grants are intended for Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Services, university personnel, government, and non-governmental organizations that work with farmers/ranchers and are interested in conducting on-farm research or marketing projects related to sustainable…

Intent to apply letter due October 14. Full applications due December 16.

The Rural Center is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 solicitation for the Economic Innovation Grants Program. This program spurs business activity, job creation and public/private investment by supporting innovative economic development projects across rural North Carolina. Funds are provided by the North Carolina General Assembly and are available for local and regional projects in rural communities. Proposals…

Do you have an exciting new start-up business or an existing business you're looking to take to the next level?  If so, the BREC Breakthrough Business Challenge may offer you a great opportunity to work with…

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Advanced Energy Charging Station…

The Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program supports metropolitan and multi-jurisdictional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments in a manner that empowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of: (1) economic competitiveness and revitalization; (2) social equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity; (3) energy use and climate change; and (4) public health and…

Deadline: 9/1/11

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Program: Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Program

Description:   The purpose of the USDA SBIR program is to provide an opportunity for US-owned, for-profit small business firms to submit innovative, applied, research and development projects that address important problems facing American agriculture and have the potential to lead to significant…

Grants to 17 New and Emerging Businesses Help Energy Efficiency and Job Growth

RALEIGH – Secretary Keith Crisco today announced that 17 new and emerging small businesses in North Carolina will share $3.7 million in grants from the Green Business Fund to help them use energy and resources more efficiently and cut utility costs so dollars can be focused on growing the businesses to create and retain jobs.  All together, these 17 projects will create or retain 108…

Deadline: 8/31/11

Agency: Wells Fargo

Program: National Environmental Grants Program

Description: The 2011 National Environmental Grants Program focuses on climate change, specifically in the following three areas where we can have the greatest impact in combination with our business activities:  Renewable Energy, Greener Buildings, and Sustainable Agriculture/Water. 

Renewable Energy

Grants support:

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***EPA Greening America’s Capitals – Design Assistance

Letters of Interest Due: June 20, 2011

Eligible Applications: State capital cities

The Office of Sustainable Communities in EPA’s Office of Policy is seeking letters of interest from state capital cities that want to develop in ways that reflect the principles of smart growth, green building, and the Partnership for Sustainable Communities. The Partnership for Sustainable Communities is an interagency effort…

Deadline: 6/30/11

Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce

Program: University Center Economic Development Program Competition

Description:  Funding to assist institutions of higher education and consortia of institutions of higher education in establishing and operating University Centers specifically focused on leveraging university assets to build regional economic ecosystems that support high-growth entrepreneurship.

Award…

The NC Military Business Center is proud to host the 2nd Annual North Carolina Federal Environmental Symposium, June 10, Harris Conference Center, Charlotte, NC.  If you have not yet registered yet (as an exhibitor or attendee) for the Symposium register today – only a few more days remain!

The ENHANCED ROUNDTABLES will address all relevant topics included in federal agency strategic sustainability performance plans.  The enhanced roundtables include the following…

Deadline: 6/20/11

Agency: USDA

Program: Rural Energy for America Program

Description:  Energy audits and renewable energy development assistance will allow agriculture producers and rural small businesses to become more energy efficient and use renewable technologies. For all projects, the system must be located in a rural area, must be technically feasible, and must be owned by the applicant

Award Amount: $100,000…