Public Safety Grants

2011 American Society of Safety Engineers Foundation Scholarship Award Program

Program Rules:
Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified.
Applicants must graduate in May 2011 or later to be eligible for any of these awards.
Previous recipients of ASSE Foundation scholarship awards are eligible to receive subsequent awards.

All ASSE Foundation scholarships (except for the Thompson Scholarship for Women in Safety and the Charlie Darnell HSE Memorial Scholarships) require ASSE student membership that costs $15 per year. To obtain an application for student membership, contact ASSE’s Customer Service department at 847-699-2929 or download the application from our Web site. Student membership applications must be received via fax or U.S. Mail only.
If you are a part-time student applying for a scholarship, you must be an ASSE general or professional member.

Mail your completed applications postmarked by December 1, 2010 to:

ASSE Foundation
Attn: Adele Gabanski
1800 E. Oakton Street
Des Plaines, IL 60018

Transcripts may be mailed separately. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure it is received on-time.

The ASSE Foundation Scholarship Award & Selection Committee will review all applications. Award recipients names will be posted on the Foundation’s website on or around April 1, 2011. If you have any questions, please e-mail to agabanski@asse.org. No phone calls please.

Emergency Medicine Residents' Association Jean Hollister EMS Award

Purpose of Award: Given to the resident who has made valuable contributions to prehospital care and emergency medical services.

Application Process: Single letter of support, the nominee's curriculum vitae, and application form

Eligibility: Resident member of EMRA

Selection Criteria: Sustained contributions to the field of EMS through teaching, scholarship and service.

Award: Plaque and $1,000

Co-Sponsor: Emergency Medicine Physicians of Canton, Ohio

Application Deadline: March 15

Award Date: Spring Meeting

Requirement: None

Date of Inception: 1986

EMRA Awards Coordinator
1125 Executive Circle
Irving, TX 75038
Fax: 972.580.2829
gachilles@emra.org

Emergency Medicine Residents' Association Local Action Grants

Purpose of Award: To promote the involvement of emergency medicine residents in community service and other activities that support the specialty of emergency medicine.

Application Process: Submit Cover Letter, Grant Proposal Form (using the EMRA Local Action Grant template), and CV(s) of primary author(s) to EMRA. Preferred Method of submission is by email to gachilles@emra.org. You may also submit materials by mail or fax. Application & Cover letter may be submitted using the General Award Application form. Important: Please note that the Grant Proposal Template requests the approval of a tax-exempt entity (university or other institution) who agrees to be the administrator of the grant funds. EMRA does not allow for any indirect costs or other fees to be applied to the grant before distribution to the grantee. If necessary, please request a waiver of these fees from your institution.

Eligibility: Grants will be available to any EMRA member (medical students, residents, fellows) or any emergency medicine interest group whose principal applicant is an EMRA member.

Selection Criteria: The proposed project must be consistent with EMRA's Purposes and Objectives. Grants will be awarded in support of projects relating to: improving community health through education, direct services or preventive programs (e.g., developing a local bicycle helmet education program); supporting the specialty of emergency medicine through community awareness, advocacy of local and state medical societies, or involvement with local and state government e.g., development of a state "Emergency Medicine Day;" improving opportunities for resident education and interaction on the residency, state, or regional level e.g., travel honorariums for speakers, development of a regional EM resident conference.

Award: One award not to exceed $1000 each spring and fall

Sponsor: EMRA

Application Deadline: March 15 for Spring Award, August 15 for Fall Award

Award Date: Spring Meeting, Fall Meeting

Requirement: EMRA must receive appropriate acknowledgment for its support of the project. Local Action Grant recipients are encouraged to prepare a summary article of their results for EM Resident and to present a report at the membership meeting following the receipt of their grant.

Date of Inception: Fall, 1998

EMRA Awards Coordinator
1125 Executive Circle
Irving, TX 75038
Fax: 972.580.2829
gachilles@emra.org

Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program

The Open Society Institute Global Drug Policy Program aims to broaden, diversify and consolidate the network of organizations actively challenging the current state of international drug policy. Stemming from the notion that the "war on drugs" is actually a "war on drug users," the program advocates a more balanced approach in international drug policy with a greater focus on human rights.

The program is dedicated to utilizing scientific evidence and input from organizations and individuals engaged in and affected by drug use and drug policy in the development of policy recommendations.

Eligibility

The Global Drug Policy Program welcomes proposals from organizations worldwide. We support a broad range of institutions working in different fields, such as economics, policy, public health, human rights, and the media.

Successful projects should support one or more of the program's objectives and have a strong regional or international focus. Projects should be advocacy-based and are required to have a well-developed strategy for media outreach.

While the program does not have upper or lower funding brackets, projects are expected to demonstrate co-funding. The Global Drug Policy program funds projects which do not exceed one year.

If the main focus of your project is harm reduction, please consider applying for funding from the Open Society Institute International Harm Reduction Development Program.

Application Procedure

If you are contacting the program for the first time, we request that you send a concept paper of no more than 2 pages. It should include:

* the aim, objectives and main outcomes
* estimated budget and timeframe
* short description of the organization

Submit via email to proposals_drugpolicy@sorosny.org.

Once the program has reviewed concept papers, grant seekers may be invited to submit a full application.

Deadline

In 2010, the program will accept applications on a rolling basis from March 1 until October 1.

Decision-Making Process

Once a complete application has been received, it typically takes about three months to complete the application review process and deliver the decision. Final grant decisions are made by the Global Drug Policy Program's grant review committee.

Grant-Monitoring Process

You will be required to submit regular reports, stipulated in the contract. Grantees are encouraged to keep in touch with the program, provide informal updates on their work and take part in international conferences. In certain cases, the program may request an external evaluation or audit of grantee organizations.

Contact Information

If you require further information, please contact: proposals_drugpolicy@sorosny.org.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Scholarship Program

The mission of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is to represent and serve emergency medical services practitioners through advocacy, educational programs and research. To support the professional development of EMS practitioners, NAEMT is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for NAEMT individual, active members.

The following scholarships are available:

* First Responders (To become EMT-Basic) – up to $500 each
* EMT-Basic (To become EMT-Paramedic) – up to $5,000 each
* Paramedics (To advance education in the realm of EMS) – up to $2,000 each
* Degree completion program offered through The College Network – up to $2,500 each

Scholarship Guidelines

* Applicant must be an individual, active member of NAEMT. Student, squad or trial members must upgrade to individual, active membership status in order to qualify.
* Applicant must submit a complete and accurate application by the stated deadline.
* Applicant must submit a letter of request, in 1,000 words or less, that describes why he or she is pursuing educational scholarship, his or her educational and employment goals, and how the scholarship would be of benefit.
* EMS scholarships are not awarded for course work already taken.
* Scholarship payments are made directly to the educational institution. The institution must submit an invoice to NAEMT for payment.
* Recipients must maintain current, active NAEMT membership status for the duration of the course of study in order to access scholarship funds.
* Recipient must begin the educational program and begin accessing the scholarship in the term for which the award is granted. Funds will be available up to the scholarship limit for recipient who continues his or her educational program without interruption into the next school year.
* Recipient who withdraws or discontinues the educational program prior to completion for reasons within his or her control (i.e., dropping the course, academic dismissal for absences, etc.) must immediately refund scholarship funds. No refund will be required for recipient who is unable to continue in the EMS program for reasons beyond their control. Proof of reasons for program termination will be required.
* Recipient must maintain passing grades and remain in good standing throughout the course of study. Recipient may be asked to submit grades each term prior to the next scholarship payment.
* Recipient of EMS scholarships must seek certification by testing upon completion of their Emergency Medical Technician or EMT-Paramedic program.
* Recipient must provide follow-up information and respond to NAEMT requests pertaining to their education and career.
* Recipient must sign a contract agreeing to these scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Selection Process

1. Only those applications which are complete and received by the deadline will be considered.
2. NAEMT will notify all applicants by email of the status of their application.
3. The following criteria will be used in the scholarship selection process:

* Dedication to the profession;
* Financial need;
* Dedication to the community;
* Service as a positive ambassador for NAEMT

Scholarship Application Deadlines

EMS Scholarships:
Fall/Winter Semester: June 15
Spring/Summer Semester: September 15

Degree Completion Scholarship through The College Network (offered quarterly):
Application Deadlines: March 15 June 15 September 15 December 15

If you have questions, e-mail membership@naemt.org or call 1-800-34-NAEMT.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Scholarship Program

The mission of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is to represent and serve emergency medical services practitioners through advocacy, educational programs and research. To support the professional development of EMS practitioners, NAEMT is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for NAEMT individual, active members.

The following scholarships are available:

* First Responders (To become EMT-Basic) – up to $500 each
* EMT-Basic (To become EMT-Paramedic) – up to $5,000 each
* Paramedics (To advance education in the realm of EMS) – up to $2,000 each
* Degree completion program offered through The College Network – up to $2,500 each

Scholarship Guidelines

* Applicant must be an individual, active member of NAEMT. Student, squad or trial members must upgrade to individual, active membership status in order to qualify.
* Applicant must submit a complete and accurate application by the stated deadline.
* Applicant must submit a letter of request, in 1,000 words or less, that describes why he or she is pursuing educational scholarship, his or her educational and employment goals, and how the scholarship would be of benefit.
* EMS scholarships are not awarded for course work already taken.
* Scholarship payments are made directly to the educational institution. The institution must submit an invoice to NAEMT for payment.
* Recipients must maintain current, active NAEMT membership status for the duration of the course of study in order to access scholarship funds.
* Recipient must begin the educational program and begin accessing the scholarship in the term for which the award is granted. Funds will be available up to the scholarship limit for recipient who continues his or her educational program without interruption into the next school year.
* Recipient who withdraws or discontinues the educational program prior to completion for reasons within his or her control (i.e., dropping the course, academic dismissal for absences, etc.) must immediately refund scholarship funds. No refund will be required for recipient who is unable to continue in the EMS program for reasons beyond their control. Proof of reasons for program termination will be required.
* Recipient must maintain passing grades and remain in good standing throughout the course of study. Recipient may be asked to submit grades each term prior to the next scholarship payment.
* Recipient of EMS scholarships must seek certification by testing upon completion of their Emergency Medical Technician or EMT-Paramedic program.
* Recipient must provide follow-up information and respond to NAEMT requests pertaining to their education and career.
* Recipient must sign a contract agreeing to these scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Selection Process

1. Only those applications which are complete and received by the deadline will be considered.
2. NAEMT will notify all applicants by email of the status of their application.
3. The following criteria will be used in the scholarship selection process:

* Dedication to the profession;
* Financial need;
* Dedication to the community;
* Service as a positive ambassador for NAEMT

Scholarship Application Deadlines

EMS Scholarships:
Fall/Winter Semester: June 15
Spring/Summer Semester: September 15

Degree Completion Scholarship through The College Network (offered quarterly):
Application Deadlines: March 15 June 15 September 15 December 15

If you have questions, e-mail membership@naemt.org or call 1-800-34-NAEMT.

National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Scholarship Program

The mission of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians is to represent and serve emergency medical services practitioners through advocacy, educational programs and research. To support the professional development of EMS practitioners, NAEMT is proud to offer scholarship opportunities for NAEMT individual, active members.

The following scholarships are available:

* First Responders (To become EMT-Basic) – up to $500 each
* EMT-Basic (To become EMT-Paramedic) – up to $5,000 each
* Paramedics (To advance education in the realm of EMS) – up to $2,000 each
* Degree completion program offered through The College Network – up to $2,500 each

Scholarship Guidelines

* Applicant must be an individual, active member of NAEMT. Student, squad or trial members must upgrade to individual, active membership status in order to qualify.
* Applicant must submit a complete and accurate application by the stated deadline.
* Applicant must submit a letter of request, in 1,000 words or less, that describes why he or she is pursuing educational scholarship, his or her educational and employment goals, and how the scholarship would be of benefit.
* EMS scholarships are not awarded for course work already taken.
* Scholarship payments are made directly to the educational institution. The institution must submit an invoice to NAEMT for payment.
* Recipients must maintain current, active NAEMT membership status for the duration of the course of study in order to access scholarship funds.
* Recipient must begin the educational program and begin accessing the scholarship in the term for which the award is granted. Funds will be available up to the scholarship limit for recipient who continues his or her educational program without interruption into the next school year.
* Recipient who withdraws or discontinues the educational program prior to completion for reasons within his or her control (i.e., dropping the course, academic dismissal for absences, etc.) must immediately refund scholarship funds. No refund will be required for recipient who is unable to continue in the EMS program for reasons beyond their control. Proof of reasons for program termination will be required.
* Recipient must maintain passing grades and remain in good standing throughout the course of study. Recipient may be asked to submit grades each term prior to the next scholarship payment.
* Recipient of EMS scholarships must seek certification by testing upon completion of their Emergency Medical Technician or EMT-Paramedic program.
* Recipient must provide follow-up information and respond to NAEMT requests pertaining to their education and career.
* Recipient must sign a contract agreeing to these scholarship guidelines.

Scholarship Selection Process

1. Only those applications which are complete and received by the deadline will be considered.
2. NAEMT will notify all applicants by email of the status of their application.
3. The following criteria will be used in the scholarship selection process:

* Dedication to the profession;
* Financial need;
* Dedication to the community;
* Service as a positive ambassador for NAEMT

Scholarship Application Deadlines

EMS Scholarships:
Fall/Winter Semester: June 15
Spring/Summer Semester: September 15

Degree Completion Scholarship through The College Network (offered quarterly):
Application Deadlines: March 15 June 15 September 15 December 15

If you have questions, e-mail membership@naemt.org or call 1-800-34-NAEMT.

American Psychology-Law Society Saleem Shah Early Career Award

The Saleem Shah Award is co-sponsored by the American Psychology-Law Society (APA Division 41) and the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP). The award recognizes early career excellence and contributions to the field of psychology and law. The focus on the nominee’s contributions may be in any area of forensic practice, research, or public policy.

Eligibility: Eligible individuals must have received the doctoral degree (or the law degree, whichever comes later, if both have been earned) within the last 6 years.

Nominations/Applications: Anyone wishing to nominate a candidate should send:

* Letter detailing the nominee’s contributions to psychology and law
* Copy of the nominee’s vita

Self-nominations will not be considered.

Send nominations by email to:
Philip H. Witt, Ph.D., President, AAFP
phwitt@optonline.net

Nomination Deadline: December 1

Decision Made By: Saleem Shah Award Committee with joint representation from AAFP and APLS (Committee organized by AAFP)

To be Awarded: Annually, AP-LS Annual Conference. Recipient receives $1,000 from AP-LS and $1,000 from AAFP and a plaque. The Recipient gives a Saleem Shah Address at the AP-LS Annual Conference

American Psychology-Law Society Early Career Professional Grants-in-Aid

The AP-LS Committee on Early Career Psychologists (ECPs) was formed about a year ago to initiate programs geared toward issues commonly faced by ECPs. ECPs face a number of unique challenges and issues when making the transition from graduate study to professional life. More than ever, today’s ECPs are likely to struggle with juggling multiple roles. Challenges faced by ECPs include financial concerns or strains, meeting licensure requirements, developing a professional identify, obtaining tenure, health and wellness issues, etc (Green & Hawley, 2009). In 2008, we held a focus group with 60 ECPs attending the AP-LS Conference, and learned that several ECPs struggle with obtaining grant funding for their research early in their careers. We then conducted a survey of our membership and found that overall, both early and later career members supported the idea of a Grants-in-aid program for ECPs in AP-LS (95% of the 270 members agreed with the statement ‘AP-LS should support a small grant competition for ECPs (like it currently does for students).’).

The purpose of this award is to support AP-LS members who are ECPs in conducting research related to psychology and law. It is the committee’s desire that these awards are not limited only to members who are psychologists, but instead open to AP-LS members from all backgrounds who want to conduct research related to psychology-law issues.

Award Amounts

Funding up to $5,000 per award for expenses associated with conducting the research (e.g., equipment, participant payments, software, data transcription, research assistants, and expenses incurred at sites away from the home institution while collecting data) is available for each award. Travel to conferences and salary expenses are not eligible costs. Only direct costs are available for funding; no indirect costs will be paid. APLS requests that universities match the funding request. Thus, proposals should be accompanied by an appropriate official university agreement to match the amount requested.

Eligibility

To receive an award, the applicant must be an Early Career Professional, defined by APA as those within 7 years of receiving their last degree. Applicants must be classified as ECPs upon the application deadline for that year. Applicants may only submit one award proposal per deadline. In addition, to maximize the impact of the program, a strong preference will be given to those applicants who have not ever received an AP-LS ECP Grant-in-aid. Under exceptional circumstances, the committee may consider a second award. The possibility of a second award will be a rare occurrence, and the previous award must be completed prior to submitting a second proposal. Proposals that represent ‘seed money’ for larger projects and proposals that are complete projects will be accepted.

Applications

Applications should include:

1. A cover sheet including all contact information (e.g., address, phone number, e-mail address) for the primary investigator(s) and the title of the proposal. In addition, the cover letter should include the status of the human subjects review for the project. This process must be completed prior to disbursement of the award.
2. An abstract of 150 words or less describing the proposed research.
3. A five-page maximum project description including the following:
1. Statement of the problem. A clear statement of the research problem and the significance of the problem to psychology and law.
2. Relation of the problem to the state of the field. A concise overview of the relevant empirical literature, theoretical background, and/or law related to the project.
3. Project method. A detailed description of the methodology and analytical strategy to be employed, including an outline for expected completion of the project.
4. Anticipated contribution. A statement of the significance of the project within the field of psychology and law.
4. A proposed budget with budget justifications.
5. A curriculum vitae.
6. A list of at least 5 suggested outside reviewers for the project with expertise in the area of the proposal. External reviewer suggestions must exclude those with a potential conflict of interest (e.g., former advisors, collaborators).

Evaluation Criteria and Review Process

Applications will first be reviewed by at least two outside reviewers, and proposals will be subject to blind review. After receiving outside reviews, the ECP Committee will meet to evaluate the proposals and to make funding decisions. Both the external reviews and a panel summary will be provided to the applicant, regardless of award decision.

In evaluating each proposal, outside reviewers and the panel will evaluate and provide feedback about the intellectual merit of the project using the following criteria:

1. What is the quality of the proposed project? Is it methodologically rigorous? Is the method thorough and complete?
2. What is the potential contribution of the proposal to the field of psychology and law? Does it have potential to contribute to advancing knowledge in the field?
3. Does the proposal present an original idea in psychology and law? Does the proposal use new or creative methods or viewpoints to address old problems?

Application Deadline, Notification of Award, and Ending the Award

Applications will be accepted annually on December 15. Applications need to be electronically submitted to the ECP Committee Chair, Lora Levett, at llevett@ufl.edu. Late applications will be held until the next award date. Awardees will be notified each year by February 15, and will be announced at the AP-LS Conference. In addition, awardees will be required to submit yearly progress reports on February 15 of each year until the project is complete. Upon completion of the project, awardees must submit an end-of-project report (to be displayed on our website) and must present the results of their research at either a subsequent AP-LS conference or in the division’s APA program (applicant’s choice).

We are looking forward to reviewing your application! If you have questions about the grant-in-aid, please contact Lora Levett at llevett@ufl.edu.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships: Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure to Violence

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships is a matching grants program that connects the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with local grantmakers to fund new, community-based projects to improve health and health care for vulnerable populations. This special solicitation seeks nominations from diversity-focused funders for projects to reduce violence in traditionally underserved communities that are defined by race, ethnicity, tribe, gender, sexual identity or rural/frontier location.

Eligibility & Selection Criteria:
To be considered for funding through the RWJF Local Funding Partnerships, each proposal must include the following parties:

An eligible nominating funder who will propose a funding partnership with RWJF to support a proposed project of a local nonprofit organization; and
A nonprofit applicant organization classified as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Eligible Nominating Funders
To nominate projects for Peaceful Pathways, a grantmaking organization must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and must represent a community of color or diversity that is traditionally underserved by mainstream philanthropy.

Selection criteria can be found in the complete call for proposals brochure or the program's Web site.

Key Dates:
Optional applicant conference calls will be scheduled. Information will be posted at www.localfundingpartnerships.org under How to Apply.
Proposals may be submitted at any time throughout 2010.
Submitted proposals will be processed for review on the following dates: May 5, 2010, September 1, 2010 and January 5, 2011.

Total Award:
Up to $1 million is available in 2010.
Up to eight matching grants of between $50,000 and $200,000 each will be awarded.

Mailing Address

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
P.O. Box 2316
Route 1 and College Road East
Princeton, NJ 08543

Telephone Number  (877) 843-RWJF (7953)