Special Initiatives Program
Request for Proposals 2008-2009

Purpose:
To provide planning grants and supplemental grants for new or on-going projects which have space-related content and are intended to encourage, attract, or retain underrepresented groups, especially women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Projects should do one or more of the following for members of underrepresented groups:

1. Increase knowledge of space, aerospace, and space-related science, design, or technology and their potential benefits
2. Increase interest, recruitment, experience, and training of the next generation of experts in the pursuit of space- or aerospace-related science, design, or technology
3. Encourage individuals in space-related pursuits

All proposed projects should be specific, including metrics which clearly define expectations, not only the number of participants.

Requirements:
Any established organization including, but not limited to, schools (K-12 and higher education), aerospace industries, government agencies, and nonprofit aerospace associations are eligible. Matching funds are required, ranging from 50% for on-going programs – i.e., beyond the second year – to 25% for new innovative programs or those having significant legacy use.

Awards:
Most awards ~$3,000 per year, with up to $5,000 for exemplary, innovative new projects*

*Based on availability of funds. WSGC will not fund overhead, however, some overhead may be counted as institutional match. Proposals for two-year projects will be considered. Funding for the second year is contingent on availability of funds. Proposals for two-year projects should include budgets and objectives for each year.

Postmark Deadline:   February 22, 2008

Award Announcements:   April 7, 2008

Application Information:
Download applications and instructions Submit completed applications with all supporting materials to:

Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
2420 Nicolet Drive
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
www.uwgb.edu/WSGC

Questions about Special Initiatives, contact:
Tom Bray, Associate Director for Special Initiatives
Phone: 414-277-7416
Fax: 414-277-7470
E-mail: bray@msoe.edu

Award Recipients