Release Date: February 19, 1999
PA NUMBER: PAR-99-066
National Center for Research Resources
Application Receipt Dates: June 1, October 1
Full announcement may be found at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-99-066.html
Purpose
The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) encourages the submission of individual animal resource improvement grant applications from biomedical research institutions. The major objective of this program is to upgrade animal facilities to support the conduct of Public Health Service (PHS)-supported biomedical and behavioral research. A related objective is to assist institutions in complying with the U.S. Department of Agriculture animal welfare regulations and Department of Health and Human Services policies related to the care and use of laboratory animals. Support is limited to alterations and renovations (A&R) to improve laboratory animal facilities and the purchase of major equipment items for animal resources, diagnostic laboratories, transgenic animal resources, or similar associated activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Any domestic public or private institution, organization, or association is eligible to apply for this grant if the institution has one or more research projects currently supported by the PHS that involve the use of laboratory animals. Institutions and commercial firms providing only services or products and without a clearly defined animal-related research component are not eligible to apply. Also, this program will not support requests for equipment used for teaching purposes and for housing nonresearch animals. Applications from other Federal agencies or institutions are limited to requests for equipment only. Applicants may not submit more than one application or apply for other NCRR support for developing and improving institutional animal resources in the same Federal fiscal year.
Allowable Costs
Items that may be requested under this grant mechanism include:
Application Procedures
Applications are to be submitted on the grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 4/98). There are two receipt dates per year of June 1 and October 1. Application kits may be obtained from the institution’s office of sponsored research and from:
Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910, tel: (301) 435-0714; fax: (301) 480-0525; e-mail: GrantsInfo@nih.gov Application kits are also available on the Internet at: ôhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm"> http://grants.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm
Inquiries
Inquiries are encouraged. The opportunity to clarify any issues or questionsfrom potential applicants is welcome.
Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues to:
W. Fred Taylor, Ph.D., Research Facilities Improvement Program, National Center for Research Resources, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Room 6030, MSC 7965, Bethesda, MD 20892-7965, tel: (301) 435-0766, fax: (301) 480-3770, e-mail: taylorf@ncrr.nih.gov
Questions regarding fiscal matters may be directed to:
Mr. Paul Karadbil, Office of Grants Management, National Center for Research Resources, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Room 6086, MSC 7965, Bethesda, MD 20892-7965, tel: (301) 435-0844, e-mail: paulk@ncrr.nih.gov
Go to:
Contents, Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin
Top of Document
The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust was established in 1995 to promote humane treatment of companion animals and to prevent cruelty to small animals, including wildlife. In carrying out the wishes of Mr. Scott, the trustees have made research, education, and current interventions initial priorities.
Research Because overpopulation is at the root of much animal suffering, we wish to facilitate development of contraceptive vaccines for animals. Also, because people will respect and cherish animals the better they understand them, we will place an emphasis on research into animal behavior and cognition.
Education We will consider programs for kindergarten through Grade 12 that teach understanding and compassion toward animals, especially programs that incorporate experiential learning in the classroom, in the field, and at zoos and aquariums.
Current intervention (Ohio only) We will consider support of animal shelters and spay-neuter programs.
The Trust does not award grants to individuals, or for endowments, deficit reduction, or, typically, for capital expenditures or general operating support.
Application Process
Please send a 1-page query letter outlining your project before submitting a proposal.
Proposals should be sent by regular mail on the letterhead of the tax-exempt organization and be no more than 3-4 double-sided pages in length. Please include, concisely: qualifications of the organization and principal staff or volunteers; a description of the project and a statement of how it will improve society’s treatment of animals, and program evaluation criteria and methodology. Attach: a project budget reflecting all sources of support; a timeline for project completion; a copy of your IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter; and a copy of your most recent annual report including audited financial statements. There is no deadline for application.
Please send query letters and proposals to: The Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust, c/o Foundations and Endowments Group, Key Private Bank, 127 Public Square, 17th Floor, Cleveland, OH 44114-1306, Attention: Dr. Richard Obermanns, Foundation Administrator, tel: (216) 556-4062.
Go to:
Contents, Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin
Top of Document
The new 4th edition of this publication covers over 1,700 foundations and direct corporate giving programs with an interest in the field. Information provided includes: grant maker addresses, financial data, giving priorities, contact names and key officials, list of sample grants, and a range of indexes. The publication is 527 pages and costs $95. The order code is FIE4. To order, contact The Foundation Center, 79 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10003, tel: (800) 424-9836, in New York State call (212) 807-3690, fax: (212) 807-3677, WWW: http://fdncenter.org/marketplace/ (look under environment).
Go to:
Contents, Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin
Top of Document
The Doerenkamp-Zbinden Foundation awards up to two prizes every year (25,000 or 50,000 Swiss francs). One prize is aimed at scientific research demonstrating the possibility to establish in vitro methods or ethically acceptable experiments in man and thereby replace animal experimentation. The second prize may be awarded for techniques, instruments, or drugs that are clearly suitable to reduce suffering of animals, especially primates, apes, cats, dogs, rabbits and pigs, in animal experimentation. It is the aim of the foundation to honor researchers if their work is both relevant for animal protection and of high scientific quality.
An independent board consisting of 4 to 8 scientists and an equal number of lay people will decide about the merits of the applications. The Prizes will be handed out on the occasion of major scientific congresses or symposia for which the scientific work to be honored is of relevance. Submissions have to be posted before October 1st of each year.
The submissions should contain an accompanying letter, an abstract, one manuscript or major paper, and a short curriculum vitae (2 pages including major publications).
Submissions (6 copies) are to be directed to:
Prof. Dr. med. Dr. h.c. K. Brune, Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, Universitätsstr. 22, D-91054 Erlangen, Germany
Go to:
Contents, Animal Welfare Information Center Bulletin
Top of Document
The Animal Welfare Information Center
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Service
National Agricultural Library
10301 Baltimore Ave.
Beltsville, MD 20705-2351
Phone: (301) 504-6212
FAX: (301) 504-7125
Contact us: http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/contact.php
