Grants to Study Co-Occurring Addiction, Mental Health and Medical Disorders September 21, 2007   Funding Opportunity The National Institute on Mental Health, National Institute on Drug Abuse, and National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism will award service-research grants to increase knowledge about co-occurring mental illness, alcohol and other drug abuse, and medical conditions. Applications are due Jan. 7, 2008. Schools, nonprofits, government and tribal agencies, for-profit firms, and foreign entities may apply. Grants will be made under the R01, R03, and R21 grant mechanisms. For more details, see the full grant announcement online.

Harris County Juvenile Probation & Annie E. Casey Foundation, Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Details... Grant RFP Info... (Fo to Bid listing & follow prompts) Date Due:  Monday, October 1, 2007

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Justice Dept. Prevention and Intervention Grants The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the availability of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's FY2007 Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Program grants. Safe Schools, Healthy Students Grants Available Local educational agencies (LEAs) and consortia of LEAs may apply for funding under the U.S. Department of Education's Safe Schools/Healthy Students program, which is part of the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities national program. RWJF Healthcare Jobs Program June 12 is the deadline for applications for implementation grants under the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Jobs to Careers: Promoting Work-Based Learning for Quality Care program. $1.4 Million in Drug Policy Reform Grants Available The Drug Policy Alliance, which advocates for drug-policy reform, will award $1.4 million in Advocacy Grants. AIDS in Prison Grants Programs that address HIV/AIDS issues among individuals and families affected by incarceration may apply for grants from the National AIDS Foundation. More funding news

Support for Mentoring Initiatives Deadline:  June 8, 2007 Summary:  This solicitation invites applicants to propose the implementation of initiatives that will assist in the development and maturity of community programs to provide mentoring services to populations that are underserved due to locations, shortage of mentors, special physical or mental challenges of the targeted population, or other such situations identified by the community in need of mentoring services. Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Programs Deadline:  June 8, 2007 Summary:  The purpose of the this grant is to foster innovations and advancements in juvenile justice and child protection-related practice at the local, state, and tribal government levels. OJJDP is particularly interested in programs or strategies that address substance abuse problems in an integrated, comprehensive, communitywide approach that focuses on change not only at the individual level, but also at the family and community levels. Prevention and Intervention Programs Deadline:  June 8, 2007 Summary:  The purpose of this grant is to foster innovations and advancements in juvenile justice and child protection-related practice at the community level. OJJDP is interested in programs that focus on reducing risk factors and enhancing protective factors to prevent youth from becoming victims or from entering the juvenile justice system. Special consideration will be given to intermediary organizations that provide mini grants to encourage community organizations, including faith-based organizations, to support juvenile delinquency prevention and/or intervention efforts. National Juvenile Justice Programs Deadline:  June 8, 2007 Summary:  The purpose of the grant is to provide support to programs that focus on combating juvenile delinquency, reducing the victimization of children, and improving the juvenile justice system.  They also must support OJJDP’s mission to provide national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.

High-Risk Youth Offender Reentry and Family Strengthening Initiatives Deadline:  June 8, 2007 Summary:  Under this initiative, OJJDP will fund (1) high risk youth offender reentry strategies and programs designed to promote collaboration among Departments of Juvenile Corrections, faith-based and community-based organizations and providers committed to providing services for youth offenders upon release and (2) family strengthening strategies and programs. OJJDP will give priority to family strengthening programs that focus on families of at-risk youth; it is particularly interested in programs that address family strengths and needs in an integrated, comprehensive manner. Edward Byrne Memorial Discretionary Grants Program Deadline:  June 25, 2007 Summary:  This grant program helps local communities improve the capacity of local justice systems and provides for national support efforts including training and technical assistance programs strategically targeted to address local needs. Weed and Seed Communities Competitive Program Deadlines:     Notice of Intent—May 31, 2007                Draft—August 9, 2007                Application (only on grants.gov)—11:59 pm ET, August 30, 2007           Summary:  The Weed and Seed strategy aims to prevent, control, and reduce violent crime, criminal drug-related activity, and gang activity. The Weed and Seed strategy is a community-based, comprehensive multi-agency approach. Expansion and Maintenance of the Model Programs Guide Deadline:  June 8, 2007; 8:00 pm ET, February 28, 2007 Summary:  This grant seeks applicants to maintain and further develop the Model Programs Guide, an online database of evidence-based juvenile justice programs. Helping Outreach Programs to Expand Deadline: No deadline; available as funds are available Summary: This funding program is available to support those organizations that directly provide services for crime victims. National HIRE Network Legal Action Center 225 Varick St. 4th Floor New York, NY 10014 212 243-1313 (p) | 212 675-0286 (f) www.hirenetwork.org | www.lac.org

$6 Million in Drug-Free Communities Grants Available  The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) are now accepting applications for the latest round of grants under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program. About 60 new grants of up to $100,000 each will be awarded, with total grantmaking of $6 million. Roughly 1,200 grants have been made under the program since its inception in 1998. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Disadvantaged Population Empowerment Grants. The Public Welfare Foundation announces funds to support services to disadvantaged populations and work for lasting improvements in the delivery of services that meet basic human needs. Specific areas of interest include community development, criminal justice, youth, environment, health, human rights, and global security. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There is no deadline date for applications. Awards ranging from $10,000-$50,000 are available. For further information, go to: http://www.publicwelfare.org/index.asp  Postsecondary Education Support. Lumina Foundation announces funds to support programs that affect access and attainment in postsecondary education, particularly among traditionally underserved student groups. These students include 18- to 24-year-olds and adult students who face barriers to education by virtue of their income, preparation or family background. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. There is no deadline date for applications. For further information, go to: http://www.luminafoundation.org/grants/index.html

Public Education. The Board Foundation announces funds to improve K-12 urban public education through better governance, management, labor relations and competition. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and community-based organizations. There is no deadline date for applications. For further information, go to: http://www.broadfoundation.org/home.html.