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<div>The Russell Sage Foundation (RSF) is launching a new special initiative on Decision Making and Human Behavior in Context that will support innovative research on decision making across the social sciences that examines causes, consequences, processes, or context from a behavioral or alternative perspective. We seek to support a wide range of research on decision-making in context by scholars in psychology, political science, sociology, and other social science fields who are pursuing questions consistent with the aims of the Foundation.
<p>We fund research that increases understanding in one of our two focus areas:<br>(1) Programs, policies, and practices that reduce inequality in youth outcomes -- to propose research on reducing inequality, applicants should:<br>a. Clearly identify the dimension(s) of inequality to be studied (e.g., race, ethnicity, economic standing, and/or immigrant origins).<br>b. Make a case for the importance of the dimension(s) of inequality.<br>c. Specify the youth outcome(s) to be studied (e.g., academic, social, behavioral, and/or economic).<br>d.
<p><span>The program focuses on declines in water quality and quantity, forest health concerns, and sea level rise and emphasizes community inclusion and assistance to traditionally underserved populations in vulnerable areas.</span></p>
<p>The annual program aims to promote innovative research that directly supports the autism community by expanding the body of knowledge related to autism intervention and treatment, producing practical and objective results, and providing outcomes that enhance the quality of life for persons with autism and their families.
<p>The program will enroll up to fifty scholars from a disadvantaged background or underrepresented population who are interested in learning how to translate their research into health policy. Health Policy Research Scholars is a national leadership development program for second-year doctoral students in any academic discipline who want to apply their research to help build healthier and more equitable communities.
<p>The Landmarks of American History and Culture program supports a series of one-week workshops for a national audience of K-12 educators that enhance and strengthen humanities teaching at the K-12 level.<br> The program defines a landmark as a site of historic importance within the United States and its territories that offers educators a unique and compelling opportunity to deepen and expand their knowledge of the diverse histories, cultures, traditions, languages, and perspectives of the American people.
<p>Voya Unsung Heroes handed out its first awards in 1996 as a way for Voya Financial to demonstrate its commitment to the education community. Grants are given to K-12 educators utilizing new teaching methods and techniques that improve learning.</p>
<p>Each year, educators submit applications for a Voya Unsung Heroes grant by describing projects they have initiated or would like to pursue.
<p>The JAMS Foundation/ACR Initiative for Students and Youth Mission: The population to be served by the funding streams will be (1) youth in preK-12 age range and/or (2) adults working with these youth populations in ways that directly transfer CRE skills for adults to the youth populations through education, training and services. Funding Contexts: The contexts for projects may be a variety of contexts including community, schools, alternative education (online education, charter schools, after school programs), government (juvenile justice facilities, courts) and NGO settings.
<p>Relevant focus areas include:<br> Critical Issues - Programs focused on teacher training for public and private schools. <br> Cochlear Implants - Access to oral/auditory schools and Access to preschool education <br> Sign Language - Accessibility to sign language training and programs encouraging proper grammar for students communicating with sign language <br>Quality of Life - Expanded programs to sensitize classroom teachers to the special needs of hearing impaired students and programs that promote barrier free communication.
<p><span>The purpose of the Environmental Education Local Grants Program in Region 9 is to support locally-focused environmental education projects that increase public awareness and knowledge about environmental and conservation issues and provide the skills that participants in its funded projects need to make informed decisions and take responsible actions toward the environment</span></p>