Periodically, Rep. John Lewis is notified that organizations within the 5th Congressional District have been selected to receive a variety of federal grants. This federal grants announcement will advise press and constituents of these notifications. This announcement details about $74,534,767 in federal grants coming to the 5th Congressional District.
What is the funding process for federal grants?
There are two basic ways the federal government awards funds, through mandatory funding or discretionary funding. Members of Congress vote on “authorizing” legislation that funds the mandatory commitments of the federal government for programs like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance and SNAP. Also every year, levels of discretionary funding are determined during the Congressional appropriations process. Rep. Lewis and all other members of Congress work to ensure that federal programs which provide key services within their districts are funded at levels requested by local government authorities and constituents they represent.
The federal grants announced by this release fall mainly in the discretionary category. The money appropriated by Congress is sent to the federal agencies, such as the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which then disburse it directly to the states and local governments. Sometimes federal agencies issue requests for proposals which place states, cities, and local organizations in competition with others around the country for the opportunity to gain federal support for a local project. This is where the efficacy of city and state organizations are tested to determine whether they can compete effectively to receive those funds. Rep. Lewis often meets with and advises city, state or local agencies to help them strategize effective methods of engaging the federal agencies throughout the grant process.
Pell Grants, Byrne Justice Assistance, veterans’ services, LIHEAP home heating support, early education, COPS, YouthBuild, Jobs Corps, the CDC, minority health programs, TIGER, critical disease research initiatives, tenant and fair housing assistance all stem from Congressional discretionary funding. Recent successful discretionary grant efforts from the 5th Congressional District of Georgia include the Atlanta Streetcar, the Multimodal Passenger Terminal, the Atlanta BeltLine, and the UTC. Through his District Office, Rep. Lewis offers grants assistance and workshops to explain the federal grants process. Please call 404-659-0116 if you are interested in participating in one of these workshops.
Following is the list of the most recently granted federal funds to the 5th Congressional District. If you are seeking more information about any one of these federal grants, please consult the granting information for more details on their selection process. Grants over $500,000 are highlighted.
This is to inform you that the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and NeighborWorks America will be announcing the following grant award(s) to recipient(s) within your Congressional district and state.
Grant Notifications
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Grant Recipient: Georgia Department of Public Health
Grant Project Title: Maternal and Child Health Services
Amount: $1,384,266
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:152702
Recipient: Morehouse School of Medicine
Grant Project Title: Molecular basis of the differential expression of the VieSAB regulatory system n Vibrio cholerae biotypes
Amount: $176,875
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:152864
Recipient: Georgia Institute of Technology
Grant Project Title: Effect of presentation methods on the molecular mechanism of combinatorial adjuvants
Amount: $548,711
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:152904
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Stem cell transplantation therapy via intranasal delivery after stroke
Amount: $341,250
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:152927
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Association of Persistent Organic Pollutants with Incident Diabetes in India
Amount: $195,000
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:152936
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Modulation of Host Responses by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Amount: $541,546
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:153344
Recipient: Georgia State University
Grant Project Title: Microbiota and Neural Circuits controlling Social Behavior
Amount: $226,750
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:153320
Recipient: Clayton County Community Services Authority, Inc.
Grant Project Title: CH – Head Start Projects
Amount: $2,449,896
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:153351
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Measuring the impact of evidence on blood transfusion rates
Amount: $98,598
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:153756
Recipient: Georgia Department of Public Health
Grant Project Title: X09 – Aids Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) Relief
Amount: $10,936,694
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:153990
Recipient: Georgia Association for Primary Health Care, Inc.
Grant Project Title: State and Regional Primary Care Associations
Amount: $1,163,056
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:153967
Recipient: Georgia Department of Public Health
Grant Project Title: X07 – Ryan White Title II Formula Grants Program
Amount: $36,574,335
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:154173
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Novel DC targeted adenovirus vector for malaria vaccine development
Amount: $271,775
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:154565
Recipient: Georgia State University
Grant Project Title:
Georgia State University Initiative for Maximizing Student Development
Amount: $211,783
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:154574
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Membrane-based immunotherapy for triple negative breast cancer- a partnered approach
Amount: $502,655
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:154742
Recipient: National Foundation for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Grant Project Title: Grant for the administrative expenses for the operation of the National Foundation for the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, Inc.
Amount: $1,250,000
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:154688
Recipient: Egleston Children`s Hospital at Emory University, Inc.
Grant Project Title: Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Payment Program
Amount: $2,434,656
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:154946
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Virologic Correlates of Heterosexual Transmission
Amount: $946,499
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155040
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Economic and policy assessment regarding the impact of changes to state laws regarding SOPs for Certified Nurse Midwives
Amount: $245,169
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155069
Recipient: Georgia Department of Human Services
Grant Project Title: State Health Insurance Assistance Program
Amount: $1,145,384
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155437
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Reducing Racial Disparities in Access to Kidney Transplantation: the RaDIANT Regional Study
Amount: $589,402
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155668
Recipient: Georgia Institute of Technology
Grant Project Title: Label-free microfluidic enrichment of cancer cells from noncancer cells in ascites fluid
Amount: $222,446
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155637
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: A New Animal Model of Social Reward
Amount: $195,000
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155809
Recipient: Georgia Institute of Technology
Grant Project Title: Single-platelet analysis of mechano-reception by GPIb alpha
Amount: $477,812
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155789
Recipient: Georgia State University
Grant Project Title: Autophagy and VSMC migration
Amount: $678,987
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155791
Recipient: Georgia Department of Public Health
Grant Project Title: Tuberculosis Elimination and Laboratory Cooperative Agreement
Amount: $2,061,730
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:155738
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Doctoral Student Workshop Co-Sponsored by the Society for Epidemiologic Research
Amount: $22,310
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:156017
Recipient: Georgia Institute of Technology
Grant Project Title: uSHEAR Technology for Cancer Cell Purificaiton
Amount: $187,667
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:156073
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: The Autism MEAL Plan: A Parent Training Curriculum to Manage Eating Aversions and Limited Variety among Children with Autism
Amount:$70,160
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:156067
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD Cooperative Multicenter Neonatal Research Network
Amount: $242,099
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:156102
Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Emory, Harvard & Univ. of Washington Prostate Cancer Biomarker Center
Amount: $930,297
Additional Details: https://hhsgrants.econsys.com/apex/f?p=103:210:0::NO:210:P210_GRANT_ID:156357
Any questions regarding this notification should be addressed to the HHS Press office at (202) 690-6343.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: Variational Problems in Analysis and Physics
Amount: $240,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1600560
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: Discrete Problems in Harmonic Analysis and One Bit Sensing
Amount: $270,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1600693
Grant Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: CAREER: Imaging Cellular Dynamics with Nanometer Resolution
Amount: $872,803
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1553344
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: Rational Design and Processing of Multifunctional Nanocomposites
Amount: $300,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1562075
Grant Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Maass Forms in Algebra, Arithmetic Geometry, Combinatorics, Representation Theory, and String Theory
Amount: $355,192
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1601306
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: FRG: Collaborative Research: Innovations in Statistical Modeling, Prediction, and Design for Computer Experiments
Amount: $390,503
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1564438
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: Topological Minors, Connectivity, and Partitions
Amount: $240,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1600738
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: 2016 Regenerative Medicine Workshop at Hilton Head
Amount: $24,755
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1566060
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: Understanding and Controlling Subcritical Crack Growth in Large Freestanding Metallic Nanosheets
Amount: $402,439
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1609817
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: Student Support for the Sixth International Brain-Computer Interface Meeting
Amount: $29,768
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1636691
Grant Recipient: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Grant Project Title: I-Corps: Real-time In-situ Subsurface Imaging
Amount: $50,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1634330
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: REU Site: Broadening participation in undergraduate research in physics: A multi-institutional REU program
Amount: $327,261
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1560165
Grant Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: Atlanta Lecture Series in Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Amount: $24,875
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1606418
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: A Simplified Theory of Urban Congestion
Amount: $305,115
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1562536
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: CAREER: Engineering Heat Conduction Through Alloys and Interfaces
Amount: $500,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1554050
Grant Recipient: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Grant Project Title: CAREER: Nanoscopy Of Surface States In Two-Dimensional Materials
Amount: $550,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1553251
Grant Recipient: Georgia State University Research Foundation, Inc.
Grant Project Title: The Role of Parturition in Brain Development
Amount: $658,970
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1557451
Grant Recipient: Morehouse College
Grant Project Title: Planning a Dual Institution Research Center in Socially Relevant Computing
Amount: $206,904
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1547793
Grant Recipient: Emory University
Grant Project Title: REU Site: Arithmetic Geometry and Number Theory at Emory University
Amount: $303,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1557960
Grant Recipient: Spelman College
Grant Project Title: Planning a Dual Institution Research Center in Socially Relevant Computing
Amount: $92,353
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1547714
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: I-Corps Teams: Chromanostics: Minimal-equipment synthetic biology diagnostics
Amount: $50,000
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1632164
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: CAREER: Etale and Motivic Homotopy Theory and Applications to Arithmetic Geometry
Amount: $442,021
Additional Details: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1552730
Any questions regarding this notification should be addressed to NSF’s Office of Legislative and Public Affairs at (703) 292-8070.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Grant Recipient: Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation
Grant Project Title: Knowledge Driven Robotics for Agile Assembly
Amount: $133,500
Additional Details: Knowledge Driven Robotics for Agile Assembly – The research conducted under this proposal will help to develop metrics, methodologies, and standards that can be adopted by industry, with the potential to advance manufacturing and assembly processes. The research will be of significant value to the General Public as the results will support the use of robotic systems for advanced manufacturing assembly processes enabling the cost-effective production of complex products. This research will advance current efforts in developing robot performance evaluation standards, enabling rapid re-tasking, and realizing the vision of agile robot assembly which support the Engineering Laboratory efforts related to Robotic Systems for Smart Manufacturing.
Any questions regarding this notification should be addressed to NIST’s General Grants Information line at (301) 975-4714.
NeighborWorks Network
Grant Recipient: Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership, Inc.
Grant Project Title: N/A
Amount: $442,500
Additional Details: N/A
Any questions regarding this notification should be addressed to NeighborWorks America’s Office of Public Policy and Legislative Affairs at (202) 760-4136.
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