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      The 5 Best Toys of All Time according to GeekDad

      Posted in vistahelp on Dec 11, 2011... modified on Jan 19, 2012

      Here you will find the 5 Best Toys of All Time. According to GeekDad: "that as parents we all have limited budgets and we sometimes need help narrowing down our wishlists. So to help you out, I’ve worked really hard to narrow down this list to five items that no kid should be without". The rest is here.

      Social Security Disability Payments May Cease in 2017

      Posted in vistahelp on Aug 24, 2011

      Social Security Disability Payments May Cease in 2017   - See full article from DailyFinance

      Comment on: What's on your heart and mind today?

      Posted in How are you today? on Aug 18, 2011... modified on Aug 18, 2011

       in response to lunar*star...   

      You can take a look at  People with posts related to "Michigan" : http://michigan.aidpage.com/

      Comment on: MY BLESSINGS!!!!!

      Posted in Angels Over All on Apr 18, 2011

      Good for you! And Good Luck!
      Comment on: Shepherds Hill Academy Inc, Martin, GA

      Posted in Assistance from Nonprofits on Apr 11, 2011

       in response to GratefulParent...   Kudos to Shepherd's Hill Academy and Joy E Embry Tresa.
      vistahelp

      Posted in vistahelp on Jul 15, 2005... modified on Mar 28, 2011

      AidPage is a great idea! I have always wanted to donate some of my spare time to help people in need, right here from my office. And here I found AidPage where I can hopefully use my research skills to help some of the people seeking financial and other help with valuable information resources. Besides, I am curious to find out what really is available out there from the governments and private sources that may match some of the needs posted here on AidPage.

      I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thanks.


       

      Comment on: Food Safety Grants

      Posted in Discussing "GRANTS" on Oct 19, 2010... modified on Oct 19, 2010

      Grant Types

      1. Standard Grants

      Standard Grants support targeted, original scientific Research, Education, Extension, or Integrated
      Projects.

      2. Coordinated Agricultural Project Grants

      The Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP) is a type of Research, Education, Extension, or Integrated
      Project that supports large-scale, multi-million dollar projects to promote collaboration, open
      communication, and the exchange of information; reduce duplication of effort; and coordinate
      activities among individuals, institutions, States, and regions. Integrated CAP Grants address
      problems through multi-function projects that incorporate at least two of the three components of the
      agricultural knowledge system (i.e., research, extension, and education). Please note that there
      occasionally may be programs in which an Integrated CAP Grant is required to address all three
      components of the agricultural knowledge system. In a CAP, participants serve as a team that
      conducts targeted research, education, and/or extension in response to emerging or priority area(s) of
      national need. Applications articulate how a CAP will complement and/or link with existing programs
      or projects at the national level. A CAP contains the needed science-based expertise in research,
      education, and/or extension, as well as expertise from principal stakeholders and partners, to
      accomplish project goals and objectives. Applications should outline the potential of the project, the
      structure, coordination, and plan of implementation, and propose several research, education, and/or
      extension areas that will be evaluated during the study period. All Research, Education, Extension,
      and Integrated Project requirements described earlier apply to CAP Grants. CAP Grants are solicited
      by a limited number of Program Area Priorities. Note that Food and Agricultural Science
      Enhancement Grants (see Part II, D. 5 (page 15)) can be submitted to Program Areas that solicit CAP
      Grants. Refer to Part I, C (page 4) for Program Area Description.

      3. Planning/Coordination Grants

      Planning/Coordination Grants provide assistance to applicants in the development of quality future
      CAP applications. Applications must articulate benefits accrued from formal planning activities and
      provide evidence of a high likelihood that quality future applications will be submitted. Applications are
      encouraged to develop events/meetings that bring together biological, physical, and social scientists
      and others as appropriate, including end-users and technology providers, to identify research,
      education, and/or extension needs, foster collaboration, and create networking opportunities. These
      activities can take the form of workshops or symposia. The application must include a preliminary
      agenda for the planned activity. These events and the information they generate should be used to
      build teams that can develop applications to address identified Program Area Priorities.
      Planning/Coordination Grants are solicited by a limited number of Program Area Priorities. Note that


      ONLY Planning/Coordination Grants may be submitted to these Program Area Priorities. Refer to
      Part I, C (page 4) for Program Area Description. Grants range from $25,000 - $50,000 for one year
      depending on the size and scope of the project and are not renewable. An institutional allowance not
      exceeding $2500 is allowed. Indirect costs are not permitted on Planning/Coordination Grant awards.

      4. Conference Grants

      Conference Grants to support scientific meetings that bring together scientists to identify research,
      education, or extension needs, update information, or advance an area of science are recognized as
      integral parts of scientific efforts. Support for a limited number of meetings covering subject matter
      encompassed by this solicitation will be considered for partial or, if modest, total support. Individual
      conference grants are not expected to exceed $50,000 for one year and are not renewable. Indirect
      costs are not permitted on Conference Grant awards.

      5. Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement Grants

      Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) Grants strengthen science capabilities in
      research, education, extension, and integrated programs. FASE Grants are designed to help
      institutions develop competitive research, education, extension, and integrated projects, and to attract
      new scientists and educators into careers in high-priority areas of National need in agriculture, food,
      and environmental sciences. The FASE Grants provide support for Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships
      which are solicited in a separate NIFA Fellowships Grant Program, New Investigators, and
      Strengthening Grants. Specific eligibility requirements for these grants are described below.

      a. Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants

      Beginning in FY 2010, all Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants will be solicited via a separate
      NIFA Fellows Program RFA. AFRI invites applications from doctoral candidates and individuals who
      will soon receive or have recently received their doctoral degree for a Pre- or Postdoctoral Fellowship
      Grant, as appropriate, for research, education, extension, or integrated activities. The AFRI program
      anticipates awarding at least $6 million in Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants. Information on
      the NIFA Fellowship Grants program RFA, including the anticipated release date, is available at
      www.nifa.usda.gov/afri.

      b. New Investigator Grants

      An individual who is beginning his/her career, does not have an extensive scientific publication
      record, and has less than five years postgraduate, career-track experience is encouraged to submit
      an application for a New Investigator Grant for research, education, extension, or integrated activities.
      The new investigator may not have received competitively awarded Federal research funds with the
      exception of pre- or postdoctoral grants or USDA NRI or AFRI Seed Grants. The application must
      contain documentation that lists all prior Federal research support. The work proposed for New
      Investigator Grants must address a specific program area priority described under Program Area
      Description in Part I, C (page 4), and the application must be submitted directly to that Program Area
      by the designated deadline date.

      c. Strengthening Grants

      These funds are expected to enhance institutional capacity with the goal of leading to future funding
      in the project area, as well as strengthen the competitiveness of the investigator‘s research,
      education, extension, or integrated activities. Strengthening Grants consist of Standard Grant types
      (both Single-function and Multi-functional Projects) as well as Seed Grants, Equipment Grants, and
      Sabbatical Grants. The work proposed for Strengthening Grants must address a specific Program
      Area Priority described under Program Area Description in Part I, C (page 4), and the application
      must be submitted directly to that Program Area by the designated deadline date. All applications
      submitted for Strengthening Grants must fulfill the eligibility requirements described below.

      Comment on: Food Safety Grants

      Posted in Discussing "GRANTS" on Oct 19, 2010

      Program Area Priority – Applicants must address the following:

      Through a multidisciplinary and nationwide effort, develop an innovative, research-based,
      graduate, undergraduate and formal and non-formal education and training activities in the area
      of food safety (must include virology). Develop innovative, research-based college level education
      and formal and non-formal education and training programs, such as 4-H, for future food safety
      scientists (including food virologists) that include cross-disciplinary training in a variety of related
      fields. Recruit and retain youth with an interest in food science, food safety, and related fields,
      including virology. This trans-disciplinary effort should include multiple Universities and faculty
      from microbiology/virology, agronomy, engineering, food science, public health, environmental
      science and food technology and processing or similar departments must be represented in each
      grant application. Students should gain strengths in multiple disciplines while maintaining
      competence in their major field by focusing on problem-oriented rather than discipline-oriented
      education and research. The program should develop and offer education, training and
      experience relevant to both academic and nonacademic careers by linking graduate education
      and research, through internships and mentoring, with research and extension in industry,
      national laboratory, or other settings.

      Food Safety Grants

      Posted in Discussing "GRANTS" on Oct 19, 2010... modified on Oct 19, 2010

      Food Safety Competitive Grants Program


      Archive Date: Oct 22, 2010
      Funding Instrument Type: Grant
      Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
      Education
      Food and Nutrition
      Health
      Science and Technology and other Research and Development
      Category Explanation:
      Expected Number of Awards: 20
      Estimated Total Program Funding: $20,000,000
      Award Ceiling: $20,000,000
      Award Floor: $0
      CFDA Number(s): 10.310 -- Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI)
      Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

      Eligible Applicants

      Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
      Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
      Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
      Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
      Private institutions of higher education
      Individuals
      For profit organizations other than small businesses
      Small businesses
      Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)


      Additional Information on Eligibility:

      The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative makes awards under two legislative authorities with different eligibilities. Depending on Program Area Priorities and Project Type, the authority used and hence eligibility, may be different within a particular Program. Please check the Program Area Descriptions (beginning in Part I, C) and the Eligibility Information section (Part III, A) for specific information. Note restrictions that apply to integrated applicants. If you are unsure of your eligibility contact the Program Area Contact listed for clarification before applying. Applications from ineligible institutions will not be reviewed.

      Agency Name

      National Institute of Food and Agriculture

      Description

      The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) is the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) flagship competitive grant program and was established under section 7406 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill). AFRI supports work in six priority areas: plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agriculture systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. In FY 2010, AFRI is soliciting applications through seven Requests for Applications (RFA). One RFA calls for research projects addressing the above six priority areas. Additional RFAs further address AFRI priority areas in five societal challenge areas. The five challenge area RFAs are: Childhood Obesity Prevention; Climate Change; Food Safety; Global Food Security; and Sustainable Bioenergy. These RFAs will support research, education, and extension to achieve significant, measurable outcomes. NIFA will also release a single, separate NIFA Fellowships Grant Program RFA to fund pre- and postdoctoral fellowship grants in April 2010. This RFA addresses Food Safety.

      NIFA Help Desk
      Phone: 202-401-5048
      Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET. Help Desk

      How to have $500 by Christmas

      Posted in vistahelp on Oct 14, 2010

      Here is what CNN's Christine Romans suggests to do in order to come up with $500 by Christmas: Stop paying for things you don't use or need right now, check your mobile plan, eat in, make list of things you routinely spend on and cut % of them..., the full list is here

      ZestCash will offer better terms on short-term money lending than payday loans

      Posted in vistahelp on Oct 12, 2010

      Here is a new resource for short time loans called ZestCash.com . They claim that they offer better terms than payday loans but should be checked and compared. ZestCash may be helpful for people that are using payday loans businesses (according to ZestCash there are between 12-30 million payday borrowers per year), if it offers better rates. For now, it seems that they offer loans in the amount up to $500. Any feedback of anyone using their services is welcome.

      Comment on: Christmas Pics From Fountain Valley, CA

      Posted in Stop Dreaming Do It on Dec 25, 2009... modified on Dec 25, 2009

      Wonderful pictures ! Merry Christmas to all Aidpage members!

      We May Be Born With an Urge to Help - an interesting article by Nicholas Wade, NYT

      Posted in vistahelp on Dec 1, 2009

      Scientists found that helping is not enhanced by rewards, suggesting that helping is not influenced by training. It also seems that helping is a natural inclination, not something imposed by parents or culture. More from that article;

      "The somewhat surprising answer at which some biologists have arrived is that babies are innately sociable and helpful to others"..........."When infants 18 months old see an unrelated adult whose hands are full and who needs assistance opening a door or picking up a dropped clothespin, they will immediately help..."   full read is here

      Comment on: About Angietlsw

      Posted in Angietlsw on Jun 2, 2009

       in response to oliviaj...   

      Feds slam debt consolidation scam 

      Lighthouse Credit Foundation Inc. and its co-defendants will pay more
      than $2.4 million back to customers in a credit consolidation scam, the Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday. more here 

      Comment on: Data Entry - Key For Cash

      Posted in TinaLynnLove on Mar 6, 2009

      Hi TinaLynnLove, you are posting a lot of job offers here on Aidpage in a short period of time. Are you sure that all they are legit?

      Comment on: What's on your heart and mind today?

      Posted in How are you today? on Jan 13, 2009

       in response to Anora Eldorath...   

      You are so right in your observations Anora. And in line of your post I would say that Aidpage and the community here provides helpful informational and educational experiences for everyone in need in different ways.

      Comment on: AidPage Take

      Posted in Blue Jeans on Jan 5, 2009

      Well said Blue Jeans!

      Comment on: GRANT WRITER

      Posted in Government Grants on Dec 21, 2008

      maryj99, please check Federal Money Retriever and GrantGate. Both have grant application capabilities. Here is the download page.  Good luck.

      Useful US Government Website - MyMoney.gov

      Posted in vistahelp on Dec 15, 2008

      MyMoney.gov is a government website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education.

      MyMoney.gov

      Comment on: People Caring About People

      Posted in Laura14 on Dec 7, 2008

      My goodness, a pizza for everyone on Aidpage!

      And not only on Aidpage... the Fed should pay for a pizza for every American as a way of saying "Fellow Americans, sorry for the mess we allowed to come upon this nation..."

      Now that would be something nice for Christmas!

      Seriously, Laura... you are so right... people should direct their "judgment" where it's needed - towards CEOs and government.

      Comment on: grant help...

      Posted in sunshineblue on Nov 29, 2008

       in response to akeyda...   

      Please... do not pay anybody for "common grant application" or any grant application for that matter.. I do not know any grant maker, government agency, private foundation, or charity organization that requires you to pay, in order to submit a grant application. If you need to make a grant application, first identify the grant maker, call them, use  their website or some of the available free software in order to create a "common" or specific  grant application. Federal Money Retriever and GrantGate are free to download for free here and both have grant application functionalities.

      Feeding America - a network for food assistance

      Posted in vistahelp on Nov 26, 2008

      Check Feeding America - a network for food assistance.

      Enter your zip code to check for food bank that serves your local community.

      http://feedingamerica.org/   /

      Latest Hunger News   / 

      Faces of Hunger - Real Stories

      Comment on: What's on your heart and mind today?

      Posted in How are you today? on Aug 31, 2008... modified on Aug 31, 2008

       in response to Brighan...   

      Congratulations Brighan! All the best to you, Trinity, and family!

      Comment on: vistahelp

      Posted in vistahelp on Sep 5, 2006... modified on Aug 22, 2008

      Federal Grants website


      Federal Grants

      Comment on: Hardships

      Posted in Beverly3 on Aug 18, 2008... modified on Aug 18, 2008

      Beverly3, here are some links to free products and information regarding grants, loans and other assistance. You don't have to pay anything. Federal Money Retriever and GrantGate are free to download from here, and more information can be found on Aidpage itself. Check the following links:

      http://us-federal-government-aid.idilogic.aidpage.com/

      http://foundations-aid.idilogic.aidpage.com/

      Comment on: About Finite Force

      Posted in Finite Force on Aug 16, 2008

      Finite Force, good for you. Impressed of what you've done and planning to do. Here is a link that may help you in your endeavors. Good luck.

      DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

      http://www.dsireusa.org/

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