Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program--Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Projects, U.S. Department of Education
Deadline: November 10, 2008

The purpose of this program is to provide research training and experience at an advanced level to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees who have clinical or other relevant experience. ARRT projects train rehabilitation researchers, including researchers with disabilities, with particular attention to research areas that support the implementation and objectives of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Act), and that improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Act.

For more information, go to http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=42832.

Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging: Training and Demonstration Projects, Environmental Protection Agency
Deadline: November 21, 2008

The EPA Aging Initiative, located in the Office of Children's Health Protection and Environmental Education, is seeking proposals for a new grant opportunity for Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging: Training and Demonstration Projects. Proposals must include their strategy for accomplishing one of the following two goals: (1) Training older adults, to be environmental leaders on local planning decisions that affect their community's built environment; (2) Demonstrating how greenways and sustainable streets can improve the quality of life for persons of all ages while improving environmental quality.

For more information, go to http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=42906

Health Resources & Services Administration Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Grant, Department of Health and Human Services

The purpose of this program is to enact and stabilize systems change within state governments to support the availability of and access to services and supports for individuals with TBI and their families.