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Funding News and Grant Tips
Scholarships Available to Attend the 17th Texas HIV/STD Conference
Scholarships are available for Texas residents to attend the 17th Texas HIV/STD Conference on May 24-27 in Austin. The purpose of this scholarship is to support practicing and aspiring HIV/STD health professionals seeking to learn and/or expand their knowledge of HIV/STD prevention and care in order to plan, implement, and evaluate programs designed to facilitate health behavior change in their communities. To learn more about scholarship requirements and benefits and to apply, visit the 17th Texas HIV/STD Conference Web site at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/conference/2010/default.shtm. Application deadline to apply for a scholarship is February 26 at 5 pm.
From DSHS HIV/STD Insider Update e-mail, 1/12/10
This Just In! Revised Reference Book Joins FIC Collection
The following revised reference book has joined the FIC Collection. While reference books cannot be checked out, they are available in the FIC Library from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Foundation Grants to Individuals.
18th ed. New York : The Foundation Center, 2009.
Call Number: HV 97 F771g 2009 FIC
ID Number: 9802885
Subject(s): Corporate funding. Foundation funding. REFERENCE.
This is the most comprehensive listing available of private U.S. foundations that provide financial assistance to individuals.
From Funding Information Center Bibliography, 1/11/10
Media... Four Items for Your Fact Sheet
Journalists look for the facts, and your organization could give some to them. Your mission might make your organization an expert in a field -– whether it's an animal organization about pet care or a homeless shelter facing an influx due to the economy.
Fact sheets can beef up a media kit package and provide important information, according to Janet Rice McCoy, assistant professor at Morehead State University, and Jeanette Drake, associate professor at Kent State University, at Blackbaud's 2008 Conference for NonProfits. Heres what you need to know:
* Types. There are plenty of different fact sheets. You can give a history, timeline, question and answer, or myth buster information.
* Choosing format. Figure out your audience to determine which fact sheet will work best. Try to keep context and objectives in mind.
* Organization. Bullet points can break out information in an easy to read format. Use numbers when something needs to be listed in numerical order or a "Top 10" list.
* Background. Anyone can make up a fact sheet -- journalists need to know that you have some authority in the area. Make sure to include a sheet in the media kit about your organization's history and experience. If someone in your organization is acting as an expert or spokesperson, try to include a biography and press photo.
From The NonProfit Times, 1/14/10
Public Funding Opportunities
Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
SOURCE: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/9/10.
$ AVAILABLE: EPA will award CARE cooperative agreements in two levels. Level I awards range from $75,000 to $100,000 and will help establish community-based partnerships to develop local environmental priorities. Level II awards, ranging from $150,000 to $300,000 each, will support communities that have established broad-based partnerships, have identified the priority toxic risks in the community, and are prepared to measure results, implement risk-reduction activities, and become self-sustaining.
ELIGIBILITY: County and local governments, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and universities.
PURPOSE: CARE is a community-based program designed to help the public understand and reduce toxic risks from numerous sources. Since 2005, the grants have reached 68 communities in 34 states and territories. A recent evaluation by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) recognized the CARE program as a solid tested framework for engaging communities and other stakeholders.
CFDA: None listed
CONTACT: Please see URL for contact information. For more information see http://www.epa.gov/care/
From Grants.gov Web site, accessed 1/14/10
Subject(s) community health services, environmental health
Community Preparedness Day Awards
SOURCE: National Network of Libraries of Medicine -- South Central Region (NN/LM SCR)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/10.
$ AVAILABLE: Two projects up to $5,000 each will be awarded.
ELIGIBILITY: Network members in the NN/LM SCR (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) are eligible to apply. Network membership is free and open to institutions interested in providing health information. To apply for membership: http://nnlm.gov/scr/services/member.html. Partnerships with health science libraries, other libraries, community or faith organizations, public health organizations or other community agencies are encouraged.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Community Preparedness Day Award is to assist libraries in becoming active partners in their community's emergency preparedness, response and recovery planning activities. Participation in Community Preparedness Day will help to make libraries part of the nationwide effort to encourage Americans to take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses and schools. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security through its "Ready America" (http://www.ready.gov/) campaign highlights the importance of emergency preparedness and promotes individual involvement through events and activities across the country.
The objectives of Community Preparedness Day are:
* Integrate and involve libraries into their community's emergency preparedness, response, and recovery planning activities.
* Provide access to emergency management information tools and resources to first responders, public health workforce, health care professionals and the community.
* Promote and publicize the role libraries can play in emergency preparedness.
CFDA: None listed
CONTACT: Karen J. Vargas, (713) 799-7880, fax: (713) 790-7030, e-mail: karen.vargas@exch.library.tmc.edu. For more information see http://nnlm.gov/scr/funding/community_day.html
From National Network of Libraries of Medicine -- South Central Region Web site, accessed 1/15/10
Subject(s) biodefense/bioterrorism, emergency medicine, public health
Competitive RFP for Increasing Participation of Minorities with HIV in the TX HIV Medication Program: HIV/MAI-0389.1
SOURCE: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/12/10.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see URL for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible respondents are limited to community-based organizations and have an office located in Houston, Dallas / Fort Worth, or San Antonio.
PURPOSE: The Department of State Health Services (DSHS or Department) HIV/STD Prevention and Care Branch announces the expected availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 federal funds: Ryan White Part F Minority AIDS Initiative to provide outreach and education services to HIV- positive incarcerated and recently released minorities from federal, state or local adult and juvenile correctional facilities.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: Stefanie Jackson, (512) 458-7470, fax: (512) 458-7351, email: stefanie.jackson@dshs.state.tx.us . For more information see http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/docs/537/86693_1.doc
From Electronic State Business Daily Web site, accessed 1/15/10
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS services, HIV/AIDS education/prevention
Grants to Expand Substance Abuse Treatment Capacity for Adult Drug Courts: TI-10-011
SOURCE: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/16/10.
$ AVAILABLE: $2.5 million for eight awards.
ELIGIBILITY: SAMHSA/CSAT is restricting eligibility to existing individual misdemeanor or felony Adult Treatment Drug Courts or their tribal/state or local governmental proxies who may apply on their behalf.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this program is to expand and/or enhance substance abuse treatment services in "problem solving"courts which use the treatment drug court model in order to provide alcohol and drug treatment, recovery support services supporting substance abuse treatment, screening, assessment, case management, and program coordination to adult defendants/offenders.
CFDA: 93.243
CONTACT: Holly Rogers, (240) 276-2916, e-mail: holly.rogers@samhsa.hhs.gov. For more information see http://samhsa.gov/grants/2010/TI-10-011.aspx
From SAMHSA Web site, accessed 1/14/10
Subject(s) substance abuse treatment, criminal justice/correctional
State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement: SM-10-009
SOURCE: Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/4/10.
$ AVAILABLE: $7,260,000 for 59 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants are State Mental Health Agencies (SMHAs) in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories that receive Mental Health Block Grants (MHBG).
PURPOSE: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) is accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2010 State Mental Health Data Infrastructure Grants for Quality Improvement. Building on the results of the CMHS Client Level Data Pilot, CMHS will work with the states through the Data Infrastructure Grants (DIGs) to enable collection and reporting of client level data for five Mental Health Block Grant National Outcome Measures (NOMS) over the next three years.
CFDA: 93.243
CONTACT: Olinda Gonzalez, (240) 276-1762. For more information see http://samhsa.gov/Grants/2010/SM-10-009.aspx
From SAMHSA Web site, accessed 1/14/10
Subject(s) mental health, technology
Private Funding Opportunities
2010 Community Impact Grants (CIG) Program
SOURCE: ConAgra Foods Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/29/10. Application: 3/26/10.
$ AVAILABLE: The grants will range from $10,000-$100,000 with the average grant size of approximately $25,000.
ELIGIBILITY: All grant recipients must be nonprofit, charitable organizations tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Religious organizations such as churches, mosques, and synagogues may qualify only if their outreach programs are offered to the general population regardless of religious affiliation and they have established a separate 501(c)(3) organization to operate the funded program.
PURPOSE: The ConAgra Foods Foundation seeks to partner with impactful, grassroots organizations that leverage innovation and creativity to address childhood hunger and nutrition needs in local communities across the country. A number of compounding factors, from the recent recession to a lack of information about eligibility for Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs, leaves one in four children at risk of not knowing where they will get their next meal. The Foundation is committed to partnering with high quality organizations to close service gaps and increase children's access to food and nutrition resources so they can live happy, healthful lives.
CONTACT: If you have questions regarding the CIG Program or are experiencing technical difficulties, please send an email inquiry to foundation@conagrafoods.com. For more information see http://www.nourishkidstoday.org/downloads/pdf/CIGGuidelines122309.pdf
From GrantsWire Weekly e-mail, 1/13/10
Subject(s) nutrition/food services, children's health
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Unsolicited Grants
SOURCE: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing.
$ AVAILABLE: Not listed.
ELIGIBILITY: RWJF accepts proposals for unsolicited grants at any time and awards them throughout the year - there are no deadlines. All applicants must initiate the process of applying for an unsolicited grant by submitting a three-page brief proposal. Application details are available on the program web site.
PURPOSE: RWJF accepts at any time unsolicited proposals in its Building Human Capital, Pioneer and Vulnerable Populations program areas. The Human Capital Portfolio seeks to assure that the nation has a diverse, well-trained leadership and workforce in health and health care to meet the needs of all Americans. The Pioneer Portfolio aims to support novel, high-return ideas that may have far-reaching impact on people's health, the quality of care they receive and the systems through which that care is provided. Through the vulnerable populations portfolio, we support promising new ideas that address health and health care problems that intersect with social factors - poverty, race, education and housing - and affect society's most vulnerable people.
CONTACT: RWJF Office of Proposal Management, (877) 843.RWJF (7953), e-mail: mail@rwjf.org. For more information see http://rwjf.org/applications/unsolicited/unsolicitedgrants.jsp
From Rural Assistance Center Health Update e-mail, 1/12/10
Subject(s) health policy research, public health, minority health
Events
Introduction to Planned Giving
SPONSOR: Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas (NPRCT)
WHEN: January 26, 9 am to noon.
WHERE: Goodwill Industries - IMAX/Training Room, 406 W. Commerce, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: With terms like applicable exclusion amount, charitable lead unitrust, and contingent beneficiary, planned giving can be a difficult maze to navigate. Come to this workshop to learn what planned giving is, how to get started, how to determine board and staff roles, and how to identify and cultivate donors.
COST: $50.
CONTACT: For additional information contact the Nonprofit Resource Center at (210) 242-4772 or e-mail: minfo@nprc.org.
From Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas e-mail, 1/11/10
Fundraising Synergies
SPONSOR: Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas (NPRCT)
WHEN: January 28, 1 to 4 pm.
WHERE: To be determined.
DESCRIPTION: To be successful at fundraising you need to know all your options and pull together a diversified strategy for your organization. This program will give you a starting point by introducing the fundamental fundraising concepts and providing a snapshot of all the avenues open to you. Topics covered include funding trends, donor motivation, creating your case, planning, and an analysis of the pros, cons, and requirements of different fundraising strategies. You will leave with an understanding of all that is involved in fundraising so that you can decide where to spend your time and energy to achieve the best results.
COST: $50.
CONTACT: For additional information contact the Nonprofit Resource Center at (210) 242-4772 or e-mail: minfo@nprc.org.
From Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas e-mail, 1/11/10
Writing Federal Grants
SPONSOR: Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas (NPRCT)
WHEN: February 18, 9 am to noon.
WHERE: Northeast Lakeview College, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: This workshop will help you develop government and foundation grants based on your vision and the needs of your organization. Participants will benefit from this course by gaining increased confidence in grant writing for projects and programs and learning how to access government and foundation grant resources.
COST: $50.
CONTACT: For additional information contact the Nonprofit Resource Center at (210) 242-4772 or e-mail: minfo@nprc.org.
From Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas e-mail, 1/11/10
The Basics of Grant Proposal Writing
SPONSOR: Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas (NPRCT)
WHEN: March 23, 9 am to 3 pm.
WHERE: Goodwill Industries - IMAX/Training Room, 406 W. Commerce, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Are you learning to write grant proposals and unsure how to start or what's involved? Do you represent a new nonprofit organization and need to learn the process of responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP)? Come to this session and learn the basics of writing successful proposals from an experience proposal writer. Learn what funders expect to see in a well thought out proposal and tips on organizing the needed information to begin the writing process. During this workshop, attendees will develop a general letter of inquiry for their organization that can be used for submitting to prospective funders.
COST: $75.
CONTACT: For additional information contact the Nonprofit Resource Center at (210) 242-4772 or e-mail: minfo@nprc.org.
From Nonprofit Resource Center of Texas e-mail, 1/11/10
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