Federal Funding Report

Volume 18, Number 04 (Period of January 21, 2008 -- January 25, 2008)

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**FEDERAL FUNDING REPORT TABLE OF CONTENTS**

This Federal Funding Report is a weekly compilation of items published
in the Federal Register which affect Federal domestic assistance
programs. No attempt is made to include Federal Register notices not
directly related to Grants and Loans programs. The summary consists of
three parts: (1) Federal Register Summary, (2) Early Warning Grants
Report, and (3) Disaster Loan Applications.

Periodically, a Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number
will not be listed in the announcement. There are two (2) basic reasons
for this: 1) a CFDA number has been applied for and not yet received, or
2) the CFDA number has not been put in by the agency yet. Please call
the contact person listed in the Federal Register announcement for the
correct CFDA number. The new number should appear in the next edition of
the CFDA, which is published in June and December of each year.

PART 1. FEDERAL REGISTER SUMMARY

> (Each week, HIR summarizes information from Federal Register
> announcements that may significantly affect grants programs. The
> Federal Register is available online from GPO Access at
> http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html.) The House of
> Representatives\' Federal Funding Report contains the following
> sections:

I.  Availability of Funds - An expansion of the highlights, including
    synopsis on

> Notice, CFDA, and Federal Register references

II\. Notice of Rules - Synopsis of rule-making notices affecting Grants
with CFDA and Federal Register References

> III\. Other Federal Register Notices - For items not falling into the
> Rules or Availability sections

PART 2. EARLY WARNING GRANTS REPORT

(Listing of programs for which applications are being especially
solicited and which have been mentioned in the Federal Register in
recent weeks, listed in order of expiration date).

PART 3. DISASTER LOAN APPLICATIONS

> (Listing of areas for which Disaster Loan Programs are open, those
> with the most immediate closing dates listed first, those with the
> most recent disasters at the end. This part is divided into two
> sections, reflecting type of loan.)

I. Economic Injury Loans - For business losses

> II\. Physical Disaster Loans - For repair and replacement of real and
>
> personal property

VOLUME 18, NUMBER 04, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS INFORMATION SERVICE

HOUSE INFORMATION RESOURCES WEEK OF: January 21, 2008 -- January 25,
2008

**FEDERAL REGISTER SUMMARY**

This section contains summaries of those Federal Register entries
appearing during the last 2 weeks, which may significantly affect
Federal domestic assistance programs. For detailed information about a
specific assistance program, the program can be found in the Catalog of
Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) by looking it up by its 5-digit
program number. Each summary represents H.I.R.\'s interpretation of the
major import of an entry and does not reflect the full content of the
Federal Register announcement. Consult the Federal Register for the full
text of items of interest.

I. AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.455 **AMOUNT:**
\$5,000,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program

**FR Date:** 01/22/08 **PAGE:** 3675 **DEADLINE:** 03/24/08

**CONTACT:** David Wiggins **TELEPHONE:** 202 690-2686

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation; Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program, for
Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The purpose of this program is to fund projects
that provide limited resource, socially disadvantaged, and other
traditionally underserved producers of Priority Commodities with
training, informational opportunities and assistance necessary to
understand: (1) The kind of risks addressed by existing and emerging
risk management tools; (2) The features and appropriate use of existing
and emerging risk management tools; and (3) How to make sound risk
management decisions. The address for application submissions is
USDA/RMA, Community Outreach, and Assistance Partnership Program, c/o
William Buchanan, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 6709, Stop 0805,
Washington, DC 20250-0805. All applications must be submitted by the
March 24, 2008 deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be
considered and will be returned to the applicant. Applicants are
cautioned that express, overnight mail or other delivery services do not
always deliver as agreed. Applicants using the U.S. Postal Service
should allow for the extra time for delivery due to the additional
security measures that mail delivered to government offices in the
Washington DC area now requires. Failure of the selected delivery
services will not extend the deadline. Applicants are strongly
encouraged to submit completed and signed application packages using
overnight mail or delivery service to ensure timely receipt.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.457 **AMOUNT:**
\$3,750,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Commodity Partnerships for Risk Management Education

**FR Date:** 01/22/08 **PAGE:** 3660 **DEADLINE:** 03/24/08

**CONTACT:** Lon Burke **TELEPHONE:** 202 720-5265

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation; Funding Opportunity Title: Commodity Partnerships for Risk
Management Education (Commodity Partnerships Program), for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2008. The purpose of the Commodity Partnership Program is to
provide U.S. farmers and ranchers with training and informational
opportunities to be able to understand: (1) The kinds of risks addressed
by existing and emerging risk management tools; (2) The features and
appropriate use of existing and emerging risk management tools; and (3)
How to make sound risk management decisions. Applicants who submit their
applications via the Grants.gov Web site are not required to submit any
hard copy documents to RMA. When using the Grants.gov Apply site at
[http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/), or in paper format by
mail or hand delivery, on or before the March 24, 2008 deadline date.
RMA strongly recommends that you submit the online application at least
two weeks prior to the application due date in case there are problems
with the Grants.gov Web site and you want to submit your application via
a mail delivery service.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.458 **AMOUNT:**
\$4,500,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States

**FR Date:** 01/22/08 **PAGE:** 3681 **DEADLINE:** 03/24/08

**CONTACT:** Lon Burke **TELEPHONE:** 202 720-5265

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation; Funding Opportunity Title: Crop Insurance Education in
Targeted States (Targeted States Program). The purpose of the Targeted
States Program is to provide farmers and ranchers in Targeted States
with education and information to be able to understand: (1) The kinds
of risk addressed by crop insurance; (2) The features of existing and
emerging crop insurance products; (3) The use of crop insurance in the
management of risk; (4) How the use of crop insurance can affect other
risk management decisions, such as the use of marketing and financial
tools; (5) How to make informed decisions on crop insurance prior to the
sales closing date deadline; and (6) Record keeping requirements for
crop insurance. Applicants who submit their applications via the
Grants.gov Web site are not required to submit any hard copy documents
to RMA. When using the Grants.gov Apply site at
[http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/), or in paper format by
mail or hand delivery, on or before the March 24, 2008 deadline date.
RMA strongly recommends that you submit the online application at least
two weeks prior to the application due date in case there are problems
with the Grants.gov Web site and you want to submit your application via
a mail delivery service.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.459 **AMOUNT:**
\$500,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Commodity Partnerships for Small Agricultural Risk
Management Education Sessions

**FR Date:** 01/22/08 **PAGE:** 3668 **DEADLINE:** 03/24/08

**CONTACT:** Lon Burke **TELEPHONE:** 202 720-5265

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Federal Crop Insurance
Corporation; Funding Opportunity Title: Commodity Partnership for Small
Agricultural Risk Management Education Sessions (Commodity Partnerships
Small Sessions Program), for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The purpose of the
Commodity Partnership Small Session Program is to provide U.S. farmers
and ranchers with training and informational opportunities to be able to
understand: (1) the kinds of risks addressed by existing and emerging
risk management tools; (2) The features and appropriate use of existing
and emerging risk management tools; and (3) How to make sound risk
management decisions. Applicants who submit their applications via the
Grants.gov Web site are not required to submit any hard copy documents
to RMA. When using the Grants.gov Apply site at
[http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/), or in paper format by
mail or hand delivery, on or before the March 24, 2008 deadline date.
RMA strongly recommends that you submit the online application at least
two weeks prior to the application due date in case there are problems
with the Grants.gov Web site and you want to submit your application via
a mail delivery service.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Agriculture **CFDA#:** 10.603 **AMOUNT:**
Not Listed

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Emerging Markets Program

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4172 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Grants Management Branch **TELEPHONE:** 202 720-5306

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Commodity Credit Corporation
(CCC); Funds Availability for the Emerging Markets Program (EMP); for
fiscal year (FY) 2008. The intended effect of this notice is to solicit
applications from the private sector and from government agencies for FY
2008 and award funds in early 2008. The EMP is administered by personnel
of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS). Information is also available
on the Foreign Agricultural Service Web site at
<http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/em-markets/em-markets.asp>. EMP applicants
may use the Unified Export Strategy (UES) application process, an online
system which allows interested applicants to submit a consolidated and
strategically coordinated single proposal that incorporates funding
requests for any or all of the market development programs administered
by FAS. Applicants are not required to use the UES, but are strongly
encouraged to do so because it reduces paperwork and expedites the FAS
processing and review cycle. Applicants planning to use the online UES
system must contact the Program Policy Staff at (202) 720-4327 to obtain
site access information including a user id and password. The
Internet-based application, including step-by-step instructions for its
use, is located at the following URL address:
<http://www.fas.usda.gov/cooperators.html>. All proposals must be
received by 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 25, 2008, in the
Grants Management Branch, either electronically, hand delivered, or by
mail. Proposals received after this date and time will not be reviewed
or considered for program funding.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.429 **AMOUNT:** Not
Listed

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Marine Sanctuary Program

**FR Date:** 01/22/08 **PAGE:** 3698 **DEADLINE:** 02/10/08

**CONTACT:** Michael Murray **TELEPHONE:** 805 966-7107, Ext. 464

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; Extension of Application Period for
Vacancies on the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary Advisory
Council. The Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) is still
seeking applicants for the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary
Advisory Council (Council): Chumash Community member and alternate, and
Tourism alternate. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to
serve in a volunteer capacity for 2-year terms, pursuant to the
Council's Charter. Application kits may be obtained from Dani Lipski,
Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, 113 Harbor Way, Suite 150,
Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2315. Completed applications should be sent to
the same address. Application materials are also available at:
<http://www.channelislands.noaa.gov/sac/news.html> .

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.429 **AMOUNT:** Not
Listed

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Marine Sanctuary Program

**FR Date:** 01/22/08 **PAGE:** 3704 **DEADLINE:** 03/31/08

**CONTACT:** Jean Prevo **TELEPHONE:** 989 356-8805, Ext. 13

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration; Availability of Seats for the Thunder Bay
National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS or Sanctuary) is seeking applicants for
the following vacant seats on its Sanctuary Advisory Council (council):
Higher Education, Recreation, Fishing (recreational, charter, and/or
commercial), Business/Economic Development alternate, and
Citizen-at-Large. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to
serve 3-year terms, pursuant to the Council's Charter. Application kits
may be obtained from Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, 500 W.
Fletcher Street, Alpena, Michigan 49707. Completed applications should
be sent to the same address.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:** Not
Listed

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/15/08

**CONTACT:** Sheilda Bryner (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 301
975-2220

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Electronics and Electrical
Engineering Laboratory (EEEL) Grants Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior
to preparation of a proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential
applicants contact the Program Manager for the appropriate field of
research, as specified in the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$500,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Alana Glover (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 301
975-3400

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory
(MEL) Grants Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to preparation of a
proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential applicants contact the
Program Manager for the appropriate field of research, as specified in
the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$1,000,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Donna Kimball (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-8300

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Chemical Science and Technology
Laboratory (CSTL) Grants Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to
preparation of a proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential
applicants contact the Program Manager for the appropriate field of
research, as specified in the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$2,000,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Physics Laboratory (PL) Grants
Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to preparation of a proposal, it is
strongly suggested that potential applicants contact the Program Manager
for the appropriate field of research, as specified in the FFO
announcement found at [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/),
for clarification of the program objectives and to determine whether
their proposal is responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$3,300,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Nancy Selepak (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-2047

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Materials Science and Engineering
Laboratory (MSEL) Grants Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to
preparation of a proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential
applicants contact the Program Manager for the appropriate field of
research, as specified in the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:** Not
Listed

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Karen Perry (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 301
975-5910

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Building Research (BR) Grants and
Cooperative Agreements Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to preparation
of a proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential applicants
contact the Program Manager for the appropriate field of research, as
specified in the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$1,300,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Wanda Duffin-Ricks (for program questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-6863

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Building and Fire Research
Laboratory (BFRL) Grants Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to
preparation of a proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential
applicants contact the Program Manager for the appropriate field of
research, as specified in the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:** Not
Listed

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Kamie Roberts (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 301
975-2901

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Information Technology Laboratory
(ITL) Grants Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to preparation of a
proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential applicants contact the
Program Manager for the appropriate field of research, as specified in
the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:** Not
Listed

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/29/08

**CONTACT:** Dr. Dan Neumann (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 301
975-5252

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in NIST Center for Neutron Research
(NCNR) Grants Program -- Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to preparation of a
proposal, it is strongly suggested that potential applicants contact the
Program Manager for the appropriate field of research, as specified in
the FFO announcement found at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for clarification of
the program objectives and to determine whether their proposal is
responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$1,500,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 06/01/08

**CONTACT:** Donna Lauren (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 301
975-3729

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in Center for Nanoscale Science and
Technology (CNST) Grants and Cooperative Agreements Program --
Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to preparation of a proposal, it is strongly
suggested that potential applicants contact the Program Manager for the
appropriate field of research, as specified in the FFO announcement
found at [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for
clarification of the program objectives and to determine whether their
proposal is responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$150,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4521 **DEADLINE:** 05/30/08

**CONTACT:** Dr. Dan Neumann (for technical questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-5252

**CONTACT:** Judy Murphy (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5603

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Measurement, Science and Engineering Grants
Programs; Availability of Funds; in NIST Center for Neutron Research
(NCNR) Sample Environment Equipment Financial Assistance Program --
Gaithersburg, MD. Prior to preparation of a proposal, it is strongly
suggested that potential applicants contact the Program Manager for the
appropriate field of research, as specified in the FFO announcement
found at [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), for
clarification of the program objectives and to determine whether their
proposal is responsive to this notice.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$112,960

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Laboratory (EEEL). For complete information about this program and
instructions for applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal
Funding Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$88,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL).
For complete information about this program and instructions for
applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding
Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$40,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
(CNST). For complete information about this program and instructions for
applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding
Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$105,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory
(CSTL). For complete information about this program and instructions for
applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding
Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$179,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Physics Laboratory (PL). For complete
information about this program and instructions for applying by paper or
electronically, read the Federal Funding Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$130,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory
(MSEL). For complete information about this program and instructions for
applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding
Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$81,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Building and Fire Research Laboratory
(BFRL). For complete information about this program and instructions for
applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding
Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$40,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Anita Sweigert (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:**
301 975-4200

**CONTACT:** Melinda Chukran (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5266

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Gaithersburg, MD. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). For
complete information about this program and instructions for applying by
paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding Opportunity Notice
(FFO) at [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$73,400

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Eyvon Petty (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 303
497-3295

**CONTACT:** Judy Murphy (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5603

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Boulder, CO. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Laboratory (EEEL). For complete information about this program and
instructions for applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal
Funding Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$36,700

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Eyvon Petty (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 303
497-3295

**CONTACT:** Judy Murphy (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5603

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Boulder, CO. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Physics Laboratory (PL). For complete
information about this program and instructions for applying by paper or
electronically, read the Federal Funding Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$14,680

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Eyvon Petty (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 303
497-3295

**CONTACT:** Judy Murphy (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5603

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Boulder, CO. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Chemical Science and Technology Laboratory
(CSTL). For complete information about this program and instructions for
applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding
Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$29,360

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Eyvon Petty (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 303
497-3295

**CONTACT:** Judy Murphy (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5603

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Boulder, CO. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Materials Science and Engineering Laboratory
(MSEL). For complete information about this program and instructions for
applying by paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding
Opportunity Notice (FFO) at
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Commerce **CFDA#:** 11.609 **AMOUNT:**
\$7,340

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Measurement and Engineering Research and Standards

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4535 **DEADLINE:** 02/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Eyvon Petty (for program questions) **TELEPHONE:** 303
497-3295

**CONTACT:** Judy Murphy (for grants administration questions)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 975-5603

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for National Institute of
Standards and Technology; Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
(SURF) Boulder, CO. Programs; Availability of Funds; is soliciting
applications in the area of Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). For
complete information about this program and instructions for applying by
paper or electronically, read the Federal Funding Opportunity Notice
(FFO) at [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/).

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Housing and Urban Development **CFDA#:**
14.157 **AMOUNT:** \$19,800,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Supportive Housing for the Elderly

**FR Date:** 01/23/08 **PAGE:** 3985 **DEADLINE:** 02/27/08

**CONTACT:** Brenda M. Butler (Programmatic Information) **TELEPHONE:**
202 708-3000

**CONTACT:** Grants.gov Help Desk (Technical Assistance) **TELEPHONE:**
1 -- 800 -- 518-GRANTS

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for the Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Housing -- Federal Housing Commissioner; Funding
Availability for the Section 202 Demonstration Pre-Development Grant
Program; Funding Opportunity Number: The OMB approval number for this
NOFA is 2502-0267. The Federal Register number is FR-5154-N-01. The
purpose of this Demonstration Pre-Development Grant program is to assist
Sponsors of projects that receive Fund Reservation Awards pursuant to
the FY2007 SuperNOFA for the Section 202 Supportive Housing for the
Elderly program, by providing pre-development grant funding for
architectural and engineering work, site control, and other
planning-related expenses. Applicants must be registered to apply online
at Grants.gov at [http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/) to
submit an application. Your application must be transmitted
electronically using
<http://www.Grants.gov/applicants/apply_for_grants.jsp>, unless you
request and receive a waiver of the requirement for electronic
application submittal. For applicants receiving a waiver to submit a
paper application, an original and four copies of the completed
application package must be received by the appropriate local HUD Office
on or before February 27, 2008. See
<http://www.hud.gov/offices/adm/grants/fundsavail.cfm>.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Labor **CFDA#:** 17.268 **AMOUNT:**
\$10,000,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** H-1B High Growth Job Training Grants

**FR Date:** 01/23/08 **PAGE:** 3998 **DEADLINE:** 03/25/08

**CONTACT:** Ariam Ferro **TELEPHONE:** 202 693-3968

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for the Employment and Training
Administration; Availability of Funds and Solicitation for Grant
Applications for High Growth Job Training Initiative Grants for the
Energy Industry and Construction and Skilled Trades in the Energy
Industry. Funding Opportunity Number: SGA/DFA PY 07-07.

A Webinar for prospective applicants will be held for this grant
competition on February 1, 2008. Access information for the Webinar will
be posted on the U.S Department of Labor's, Employment and Training
Administration Web site at:
[http://www.workforce3one.org](http://www.workforce3one.org/).
Applicants may be public, private for-profit, or private non-profit
organizations. Mailed applications must be addressed to the U.S.
Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Division of
Federal Assistance, Attention: Ariam Ferro, Grants Management
Specialist, Reference SGA/DFA PY-07-07, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW.,
Room N-4716, Washington, DC 20210. Applicants may alternatively apply
online through Grants.gov
([http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/)). Telefacsimile (FAX)
applications will not be accepted. Applicants are advised that U.S.
Postal Service mail delivery in the Washington area may be delayed due
to mail decontamination procedures. Hand delivered proposals will be
received at the above address.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.002

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Economic Injury Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4299 **DEADLINE:** 10/16/08

**CONTACT:** A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, Washington, DC.
**TELEPHONE:** Not Listed

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Economic Injury Disaster #11154 and #11155
for Holmes and Lowndes Counties in the State of Mississippi; and for the
following contiguous counties of Attala, Carroll, Clay, Humphreys,
Leflore, Madison, Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, and Yazoo, in the State of
Mississippi; and Lamar and Pickens Counties in the State of Alabama,
constitute a disaster area due to damage caused by Severe Storms and
Tornadoes occurred on January 10, 2008.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.008

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Physical Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4299 **DEADLINE:** 03/17/08

**CONTACT:** A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, Washington, DC.
**TELEPHONE:** Not Listed

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Physical Disaster #11154 and #11155 for
Holmes and Lowndes Counties in the State of Mississippi, constitute a
disaster area due to damage caused by Severe Storms and Tornadoes
occurred on January 10, 2008.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Small Business Administration **CFDA#:**
59.008

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Physical Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4300 **DEADLINE:** 03/11/08

**CONTACT:** A. Escobar, Office of Disaster Assistance, Washington, DC.
**TELEPHONE:** Not Listed

**SUMMARY:** Declaration of Physical Disaster #11156 for Gage,
Jefferson, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, and Thayer
Counties in the State of Nebraska, constitute a disaster area due to
damage caused by Severe Winter Storm occurring on December 10, 2007
through December 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Education **CFDA#:** 84.184L **AMOUNT:**
\$72,000,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities --
National Programs

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4196 **DEADLINE:** 03/14/08

**CONTACT:** Karen Dorsey **TELEPHONE:** 202 708-4674

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for the Office of Safe and
Drug-Free Schools; Overview Information; Safe Schools/Healthy Students
Program; for New Awards, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The Safe
Schools/Healthy Students program (SS/HS) supports the implementation and
enhancement of integrated, comprehensive community-wide plans that
create safe and drug-free schools and promote healthy childhood
development. Applications for grants under this competition may be
submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site at
[http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/), or in paper format by
mail or hand delivery, on or before the March 14, 2008 deadline date.
Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not wait until the
application deadline date to begin the application process through
Grants.gov.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Education **CFDA#:** 84.356A **AMOUNT:**
\$7,500,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Alaska Native Educational Programs

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4544 **DEADLINE:** 03/10/08

**CONTACT:** Alexis Fisher **TELEPHONE:** 202 401-0281

**CONTACT:** Erica Shephard **TELEPHONE:** 202 205-3871

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for the Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education; Overview Information: Alaska Native Education
Program; for New Awards, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The purpose of this
program is to develop and support supplemental educational programs to
benefit Alaska Natives. Applications for grants under this competition
may be submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site at
[http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/), or in paper format (if
you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement
and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline
date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of
these exceptions) by mail or hand delivery, on or before the March 10,
2008 deadline date. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not
wait until the application deadline date to begin the application
process through Grants.gov.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Education **CFDA#:** 84.362A **AMOUNT:**
\$9,683,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Native Hawaiian Education

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4548 **DEADLINE:** 03/10/08

**CONTACT:** Joanne Osborne **TELEPHONE:** 202 401-1265

**CONTACT:** Beth Fine **TELEPHONE:** 202 260-1091

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for the Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education; Overview Information: Native Hawaiian Education
Program; for New Awards, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The purpose of the
Native Hawaiian Education program is to support innovative projects that
enhance the educational services provided to Native Hawaiian children
and adults. Applications for grants under this competition may be
submitted electronically using the Grants.gov Apply site at
[http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/), or in paper format (if
you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement
and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline
date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of
these exceptions) by mail or hand delivery, on or before the March 10,
2008 deadline date. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not
wait until the application deadline date to begin the application
process through Grants.gov.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Education **CFDA#:** 84.364A **AMOUNT:**
\$18,570,261

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Literacy Through School Libraries

**FR Date:** 01/22/08 **PAGE:** 3707 **DEADLINE:** 03/07/08

**CONTACT:** Irene Harwarth **TELEPHONE:** 202 401-3751

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for the Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education: Overview Information; Improving Literacy Through
School Libraries Program; for New Awards, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. The
purpose of this program is to improve student reading skills and
academic achievement by providing students with increased access to
up-to-date school library materials; well-equipped, technologically
advanced school library media centers; and well-trained, professionally
certified school library media specialists. Applications for grants
under this competition may be submitted electronically using the
Grants.gov Apply site at
[http://www.Grants.gov](http://www.Grants.gov/), or in paper format (if
you qualify for an exception to the electronic submission requirement
and submit, no later than two weeks before the application deadline
date, a written statement to the Department that you qualify for one of
these exceptions), by mail or hand delivery on or before the March 7,
2008 deadline date. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you do not
wait until the application deadline date to begin the application
process through Grants.gov.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.164 **AMOUNT:** \$11,581,766

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Indian Health Service Educational Loan Repayment

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4592 **DEADLINE:** 09/30/08

**CONTACT:** Ms. Jacqueline K. Santiago **TELEPHONE:** 301 443-3396

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Indian Health Service; Loan
Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Professions Educational Loans.
The Indian Health Service (IHS) estimated budget request for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2008 includes \$11,581,766 for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan
Repayment Program (LRP) for health professional educational loans
(undergraduate and graduate) in return for full-time clinical service in
Indian health programs. Completed applications may be submitted to the
IHS Loan Repayment Program, 801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120, Rockville,
Maryland 20852. Applications for the FY 2008 LRP will be accepted and
evaluated monthly beginning January 18, 2008, and will continue to be
accepted each month thereafter until all funds are exhausted for FY
2008. Subsequent monthly deadline dates are scheduled for Friday of the
second full week of each month. Applications received after the monthly
closing date will be held for consideration in the next monthly funding
cycle. Applicants who do not receive funding by September 30, 2008, will
be notified in writing.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.933 **AMOUNT:** \$3,000,000

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Demonstration Projects for Indian Health

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4235 **DEADLINE:** 05/16/08

**CONTACT:** Alan Trachtenberg, (For IHS NARCH issues and policies)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 443-4700

**CONTACT:** Sylvia Ryan, (For Grants Management and fiscal matters)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 443-5204

**CONTACT:** Clifton A. Poodry, , (For NIGMS issues and policies)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 594-3900

**CONTACT:** Mushtaq A. Khan, (For review of applications)
**TELEPHONE:** 301 435-1778

**SUMMARY:** Applications are invited for Indian Health Service; Native
American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Grants, for fiscal year
(FY) 2009. Funding Announcement Number: HHS-2009-IHS-NARCHV-0001.

The Indian Health Service (IHS), in conjunction with the National
Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) and other institutes of
the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announces competitive grant
applications for Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH), an
initiative to support new and/or continuing centers or projects funded
under the NARCH grant program. Applicants are strongly encouraged to
establish eligibility of their proposed applications prior to
submission. Inquiries about eligibility should be addressed to Alan
Trachtenberg, at (301) 443-0578 or by E-mail to <narch@ihs.gov>. The
application package, including supplemental instructions will be posted
on the IHS Research Program Web site, at:
<http://www.ihs.gov/MedicalPrograms/Research/narch.cfm>, Applicants are
strongly urged to contact NARCH initiative staff at an early stage to
request the specific supplementary instructions for the PHS 398 for the
NARCH grants. Prospective applicants are asked to submit a letter of
intent (LOI), should be received before 5 p.m. EST. on March 15, 2008,
And full applications must be received before 5 p.m. EST. on May 16,
2008. See the January 24, 2008 Federal Register Issue, for complete
information to send or submit the Letter of Intent (LOI) and for full
applications.

II\. NOTICE OF RULES

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Housing and Urban Development **CFDA#:**
14.850

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Public and Indian Housing

**FR Date:** 01/23/08 **PAGE:** 3867

**CONTACT:** Ainars Rodins **TELEPHONE:** 312 353-6236

**SUMMARY:** Correcting amendments regarding the Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Public and Indian Housing; Demolition or Disposition of
Public Housing Projects. On October 24, 2006, HUD published a final rule
revising the agency's regulations on demolition or disposition of public
housing projects. This publication corrects certain typographical and
other non-substantive errors that occurred in the final rule.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Health and Human Services **CFDA#:**
93.773

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Medicare -- Hospital Insurance

**FR Date:** 01/25/08 **PAGE:** 4503

**CONTACT:** August Nemec **TELEPHONE:** 410 786-0612

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services; Medicare Program; Establishing Additional Medicare Durable
Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS)
Supplier Enrollment Safeguards. This proposed rule clarifies, expands,
and adds to the existing enrollment requirements that Durable Medical
Equipment and Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) suppliers
must meet to establish and maintain billing privileges in the Medicare
program.

**[DEPARTMENT]{.underline}**: Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.022

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Flood Insurance

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4144

**CONTACT:** William R. Blanton, Jr. **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-3151

**SUMMARY:** Proposed rule regarding on Proposed Flood Elevation
Determinations for various locations in Autauga County and Incorporated
Areas in the State of Alabama; Lafayette Parish and Incorporated Areas
in the State of Louisiana; City of Jackson, Benton, Miller, and Morgan
Counties and Incorporated Areas in the State of Missouri; Douglas and
Sarpy Counties and Incorporated Areas in the State of Nebraska;
Northampton County and Incorporated Areas in the State of North
Carolina; Cumberland County and Incorporated Areas in the State of
Pennsylvania; and Salt Lake County and Incorporated Areas in the State
of Utah.

III\. OTHER SIGNIFICANT FEDERAL REGISTER HIGHLIGHTS (NOTICES)

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Transportation **CFDA#:** 20.205

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Highway Planning and Construction

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4302

**CONTACT:** Juergen Vespermann, Chief, San Joaquin Branch, California
DOT **TELEPHONE:** 559 243-8157

**SUMMARY:** Notice regarding the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is
issuing this notice to advise the public that an environmental impact
statement (EIS) will be prepared for a proposed highway project in
Mariposa County, California.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.030

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Community Disaster Loans

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.031

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Cora Brown Fund

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.032

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Crisis Counseling

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.033

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Legal Services

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.034

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Disaster Unemployment Assistance

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.036

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Public Assistance Grants

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.039

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Hazard Mitigation Grant

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.046

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Fire Management Assistance Grant

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.048

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households -
Housing

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.049

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Disaster Housing Operations

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**[DEPARTMENT:]{.underline}** Homeland Security **CFDA#:** 97.050

**PROGRAM TITLE:** Federal Assistance to Individuals and Households --
Other Needs

**FR Date:** 01/24/08 **PAGE:** 4253

**CONTACT:** Peggy Miller **TELEPHONE:** 202 646-2705

**SUMMARY:** Major Disaster and Related Determinations regarding the
damage in certain areas of the State of Nebraska, resulting from a
Severe Winter Storm during the period of December 10 -- 12, 2007.

**EARLY WARNING GRANTS REPORT**

Below are deadlines for the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
(CFDA) Programs that have appeared in the Federal Register in the past
several weeks.

DEADLINE CFDA NUMBER PROGRAM TITLE

02/10/08 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program (Channel Islands National
Marine)

02/25/08 10.603 Emerging Markets Program

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research (SURF) -- Boulder
(CSTL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research (SURF) -- Boulder
(EEEL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research (SURF) -- Boulder
(ITL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research (SURF) -- Boulder
(MSEL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research (SURF) -- Boulder
(PL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg
(BFRL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg
(CNST)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg
(CSTL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg
(EEEL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg (ITL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg (MEL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg
(MESL)

02/25/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering (SURF) -- Gaithersburg (PL)

02/27/08 14.157 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

03/07/08 84.364A Literacy through School Libraries

03/10/08 84.356A Alaska Native Educational Program

03/10/08 84.362A Native Hawaiian Education

03/14/08 84.184L Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities -- National
Program

03/24/08 10.455 Community Outreach and Assistance Partnership Program

03/24/08 10.457 Commodity Partnerships for Risk Management Education

03/24/08 10.458 Crop Insurance Education in Targeted States

03/24/08 10.459 Commodity Partnerships for Small Agricultural Risk
Management

03/25/08 17.268 H-1B High Growth Job Training Grants

03/31/08 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program (Thunder Bay National Marine)

05/16/08 93.933 Demonstration Projects for Indian Health

05/30/08 11.609 Measurement & Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(NCNR) FA.

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(BFRL)

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(BR)

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(CNST)

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(CSTL)

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(ITL)

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(MEL)

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(MSEL)

06/01/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(PL)

06/15/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(EEEL)

06/29/08 11.609 Measurement and Engineering Research -- Gaithersburg
(NCNR)

09/30/08 93.164 Indian Health Service Educational Loan Repayment

> **DISASTER LOANS**

**59.002 ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS** **CLOSING DATE**:

Alabama -- Lamar and Pickens counties 10/16/08

Mississippi -- various counties 10/16/08

**59.008 PHYSICAL DISASTER LOANS CLOSING DATE**:

Nebraska -- various counties 03/11/08

Mississippi -- Holmes and Lowndes counties 03/17/08