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Request for Public Comments: CPRIT’s Proposed Rule Regarding Certification of a Tobacco-Free Policy for Entities Receiving CPRIT Funds
At its November 2, 2011 meeting, Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas's (CPRIT) Oversight Committee approved a proposed rule for publication regarding Certification of a Tobacco-Free Policy for Entities Receiving CPRIT Funds. This rule results from a recommendation made by CPRIT’s Scientific and Prevention Advisory Council to the Oversight Committee.
The proposed rule was published in the November 18th edition of the Texas Register. The public is invited to review the proposed rule and submit comments to CPRIT regarding the procedures and standards that will be implemented by the Institute. The most helpful comments will provide specific guidance on the area discussed, including best practices that have been used elsewhere. CPRIT will review the comments and, if necessary, make changes to the proposed rule based upon the information received. After the public comment period ends on December 19, 2011, the Oversight Committee will consider a final order to officially adopt the rule. The final order will contain a summary of all comments received on the proposed rule.
Written comments should be submitted to Kristen Pauling Doyle, CPRIT General Counsel, on or before 5 pm on December 19, 2011. The comments will become part of the formal rulemaking record and provide guidance in crafting a final rule. The comments may be faxed (512) 475-2563, sent by e-mail to kdoyle@cprit.state.tx.us or mailed to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, P.O. Box 12097, Austin, Texas, 78711.
From CPRIT e-mail, 11/21/11
HHS Faith-Based, Neighborhood Partners Sought by Center
The acting director of the faith-based office at the U.S. Health & Human Services Dept. (HHS) wants to make sure religious and community groups are aware their input is sorely needed.
Mara Vanderslice Kelly says that HHS' Center for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships is constantly looking for new ways to connect with religious and community partners and support their work.
She offers several insights on how faith-based groups can get involved. The White House's faith-based blog (http://tinyurl.com/44a3c2c) is a great way to see how faith-based and neighborhood organizations across the country are engaging with the federal government on a whole host of issues, Kelly says. The White House Partnerships team is also on Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/partnersforgood).
The HHS office offers a variety of resources (http://www.hhs.gov/partnerships/resources/index.html) that provide information on how the Affordable Care Act affects a faith-based group's congregants and community members, how to engage with the First Lady's Let's Move Faith and Communities initiative, and combating seasonal flu.
The HHS center also holds regular teleconferences on various subjects. Additional information on these events is available on the center's website at: http://www.hhs.gov/partnerships/.
Kelly says faith-based groups can contact the center at any time to find out how staffers can support their work at Partnerships@hhs.gov or (202) 358-3595.
From Federal Assistance Monitor, 11/18/11
Public Funding Opportunities
Application of Genomic Advances to Wound Repair (R01): RFA-NR-12-002
SOURCE: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/23/11. Application: 1/23/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Institute of Nursing Research intends to commit an estimated total of $2 million, for up to eight awards, split between this announcement and the parallel announcement of identical scope, RFA-NR-12-003 (R21).
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) seeks to stimulate research that will increase the understanding of the genomic mechanisms associated with development and repair of chronic wounds (wounds that have not proceeded through a reparative process in three months), and to develop and test genomic-based interventions aimed at preventing chronic wounds and/or expediting the healing process.
CFDA: 93.361
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-002.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/22/11
Subject(s) medical research, nursing
Application of Genomic Advances to Wound Repair (R21): RFA-NR-12-003
SOURCE: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/23/11. Application: 1/23/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The National Institute of Nursing Research intends to commit an estimated total of $2 million, for up to eight awards, split between this announcement and the parallel announcement of identical scope, RFA-NR-12-002 (R01).
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) seeks to stimulate research that will increase the understanding of the genomic mechanisms associated with development and repair of chronic wounds (wounds that have not proceeded through a reparative process in three months), and to develop and test genomic-based interventions aimed at preventing chronic wounds and/or expediting the healing process.
CFDA: 93.361
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-003.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/22/11
Subject(s) medical research, nursing
Evaluation of NIAAA’s Alcohol Screening Guide for Children and Adolescents (R01): RFA-AA-12-008
SOURCE: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/15/12. Application: 2/15/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAAA/NIH intends to commit $2 million in direct costs in FY 42012. Awards issued under this announcement are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic
(non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to solicit applications to evaluate the new NIAAA alcohol screener for youth as described in "Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner’s Guide".
CFDA: 93.273
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-12-008.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/22/11
Subject(s) substance abuse research, children's health, adolescent health
Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program (Si2): RFA-OD-12-001
SOURCE: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/23/11. Application: 1/24/12.
$ AVAILABLE: During the first phase in the NIH Intramural Research Program, the amount of research support will vary, depending upon the specific research program of each scholar. Funds will be provided for full salary, research expenses, and fringe benefits. For the second phase, scholars who remain in the IRP as independent, tenured senior investigators will continue to receive full salary, research expenses and fringe benefits. Scholars who successfully transition to an independent position outside the IRP will be eligible to compete for a special Lasker Scholars Grant for extramural funding.
ELIGIBILITY: Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Project Director(s)/Principal Investigator(s) (PD(s)/PI(s)) is invited to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.
Eligible applicants include physicians and dentists (including MD, MD/PhD, DO, DDS, DMD, RN/PhD, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution) and must have a professional license to practice medicine or dentistry in the U.S. The program is intended for investigators at the early stages of their careers. At the time the application for the initial IRP phase is submitted, applicants must be no more than 10 years from completion of their core residency training. Applicants will generally have completed or be completing a post-residency clinical fellowship, and will have demonstrated sufficient patient-oriented research experience to qualify for a tenure-track level appointment. Applicants do not have to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, although selected scholars must qualify for and maintain appropriate visa/residency status throughout the program.
PURPOSE: This announcement solicits applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program, for the purpose of supporting the research activities during the early stage careers of independent clinical researchers.
CFDA: 93.140
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-12-001.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/22/11
Subject(s) medical research, health professions training
Management of HIV-Related Lung Disease and Cardiovascular Co-Morbidity (R34): RFA-HL-12-034
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/15/12. Application: 3/15/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NHLBI intends to commit $2 million total costs in FY 2012 to fund up to four awards, with a total cost commitment of $4 million over the two-year period.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This announcement invites clinical trials planning grant (R34) applications to support the initial organization, protocol development, and necessary preliminary studies critical for the design of robust Phase II and III clinical trials in HIV-infected populations with lung disease alone or with cardiovascular co-morbidity. The focus of the clinical trials designed in this program will be on optimizing intervention strategies for HIV-related lung disease, with or without co-morbid cardiovascular disease, to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions.
CFDA: 93.838
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-034.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/22/11
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, cardiovascular/heart disease
Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (P30): RFA-AR-12-002
SOURCE: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/1/12. Application: 3/1/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIAMS intends to fund up to three awards for $1.2 million in direct costs in FY 2012.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (RDCCs) will provide shared facilities and services to groups of established, currently funded investigators addressing scientific problems in rheumatic diseases, in order to improve efficiency, accelerate the pace of research, and ensure greater productivity.
CFDA: 93.846
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-12-002.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/22/11
Subject(s) medical research
Technology Development to Enable Large Scale Metabolomics Analyses (R01): RFA-RM-11-019
SOURCE: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/31/11. Application: 1/31/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The total amount of funds available for these awards is approximately $10 million for FY 2012-2016, contingent upon receiving scientifically meritorious applications. Four to five awards are anticipated from this solicitation.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This announcement is intended to support the development of novel technologies for metabolomics research in an effort to address current limitations in metabolomics research.
CFDA: 93.310
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-019.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/22/11
Subject(s) medical research, technology
Private Funding Opportunities
Mental Health Research Grants
SOURCE: Hogg Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/12/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Funding for individual applicants will be capped at $17,500, with up to $15,000 for research purposes and $2,500 designated for expenses related to presenting research at professional conferences.
ELIGIBILITY: The foundation welcomes proposals from junior faculty at all public and private institutions of higher education in Texas. Tenure-track assistant professors are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible academic disciplines include psychology, educational psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, human development, behavioral health, social work, sociology, nursing, public health, law, and public policy. Previous grantees are not eligible.
PURPOSE: The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health invites tenure-track assistant professors conducting mental health research at Texas institutions of higher education to submit proposals for grants.
The primary purpose of the initiative is to support quality research in mental health. A second goal is to encourage grant recipients to present their research findings to mental health researchers, policy makers, and service providers at state and national conferences and meetings.
Specifications for the award are broadly and flexibly defined in order to include faculty conducting mental health research in a variety of disciplines. Projects may focus on any aspect of mental health, including promotion, prevention, early intervention, treatment, and workforce-related concerns. Projects may be directed toward issues relevant to persons with mild, moderate, or severe mental health disorders, including co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
CONTACT: Questions must be submitted by e-mail to Hogg-Grants@austin.utexas.edu. No phone calls, please. For more information see http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/rfp/research_grants_rfp_2012.html
From Hogg Foundation Web site, accessed 11/17/11
Subject(s) mental health, medical research
Research Applications for Cancers Affecting Women
SOURCE: Mary Kay Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/3/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The program will offer between 10 to 15 grants of up to $100,000 each (combined direct and indirect costs) for a research period of two years.
ELIGIBILITY: Only one grant application will be accepted from each accredited medical school and schools of public health. Applications must be submitted by one principal investigator selected by the institution. Grants are limited to U.S. institutions.
PURPOSE: The Mary Kay Foundation, a funding source for cancer research, is accepting applications for innovative grants for translational research on ovarian, uterine, breast, or cervical cancer.
CONTACT: The Mary Kay Foundation, P.O. Box 799044, Dallas, Texas 75379-9044, (877) 652-2737, e-mail: MKCares@marykayfoundation.org. For more information see http://www.marykayfoundation.org/Pages/CancerGrantProgram.aspx
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest e-mail, 11/11/11
Subject(s) cancer research, women’s health
Events
Legal and Accounting Institute: "Innovation without Litigation"
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support (CNS)
WHEN: December 8, 8 am to 4 pm.
WHERE: AT&T Center, One AT&T Center, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The 19th Annual Legal and Accounting Institute, a full-day workshop to provide information, education, and technical expertise on the latest legal and accounting issues facing nonprofit organizations.
Who should attend: attorneys, accountants, nonprofit executives, trust officers, and others hoping to increase their effectiveness as advisors to the nonprofit community.
The agenda will consist of several topics that nonprofits will find informative, these topic include:
* "Raising Money without Raising Issues: A Guide to Texas State Laws that Affect Nonprofit Fundraising".
* Indirect Cost for Nonprofits.
* Making the Most of Functional Expense Reporting.
* Panel Discussion – “Walk the Line: Advocacy, Lobbying and Government Relations".
* HR Law and Policies.
* Benefits and the Law.
* Risk Management for Nonprofits.
COST: $150 / $175 after November 30.
CONTACT: Center for Nonprofit Support (CNS), 110 Broadway, Ste. 230, San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 242-4774, e-mail: cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support e-mail, 11/22/11
Public Speaking, You Can Do It
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support (CNS)
WHEN: December 6, 8 am to noon.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Support (CNS), 110 Broadway, Ste. 230, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: David Fritzlen will share practical tips he has learned from his speaking experiences as well as from other professional speakers and coaches on:
* Being comfortable in front of an audience.
* Connecting with your audience.
* Structuring your presentation.
* Practicing your presentation.
This will be an interactive session because David believes you learn better by hearing, seeing and doing rather than by hearing alone. This will also be conducted in a non-threatening environment because David also believes you learn better where you have fun and feel comfortable.
You will leave with tools to immediately make your presentations better, processes to improve the effectiveness of your presentations and steps you can take to continually improve your ability to get your message across.
COST: $60.
CONTACT: Center for Nonprofit Support (CNS), 110 Broadway, Ste. 230, San Antonio, TX 78205, (210) 242-4774, e-mail: ns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support e-mail, 11/19/11
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