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Funding News and Grant Tips
FIC Offers Annual Grant Writing Workshop in Austin or Now Via Webinar to a Computer Near You!
The Funding Information Center (FIC) is sponsoring a free Grants and Proposal Writing Workshop on Monday, April 11, from 1 to 4 pm. It will be offered at the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), 1100 West 49th Street in Austin, or you may attend the three-hour workshop remotely via webinar.
Designed for beginning grant proposal writers, this class presents a general overview of the grant and funding processes as well as the level of detail required in a successful proposal. Each component of the grant writing process will be addressed, including: documenting the need; identifying the target population; writing measurable objectives; and developing a work plan, an evaluation plan, and dissemination plan. By the end of the class, participants will be able to:
* Identify online resources to search for funding.
* Describe the basic sections of a proposal.
* Identify types of documents necessary to include with a proposal.
* Recognize common mistakes of proposal writers.
The presenter will be Michelle Malizia from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region. The workshop is free but pre-registration is required. Registration opens to all participants at 9 am on Wednesday, March 30. To register please e-mail doug.jumper@dshs.state.tx.us and include your name, organization, mailing address, phone number, and whether you wish to attend the workshop in Austin or via webinar. Registration is not allowed by phone or fax. Also, your registration is not complete until you receive a confirmation e-mail. Those wishing to participate in the webinar will receive an email with additional instructions. In order to allow more participants, we ask that you not register for this training if you have already taken Grants and Proposal Writing from us in the past. For more information only, call (512) 458-7684.
From The Funding Information Center, 3/28/11
Public Funding Opportunities
Development and Testing of a Case Finding Methodology in COPD (R01): RFA-HL-12-011
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/11/11. Application: 7/11/11.
$ AVAILABLE: The NHLBI intends to commit $500,000 total costs in FY 2012 for one award.
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, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, U.S. territories or possessions, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites applicants to submit grant (R01) applications for a research project to design and test practical tools for identifying individuals at high risk for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and exacerbations of COPD. We anticipate that these tools will consist of a questionnaire regarding risk factors and symptoms combined with a simple physiological measure such as peak expiratory airflow.
CFDA: 93.838
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-011.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 3/28/11
Subject(s) medical research
Diabetes Research Centers (P30): RFA-DK-11-002
SOURCE: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/31/11. Application: 6/30/11.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIDDK plans to commit $5 million for three awards in FY2012.
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, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, U.S. territories or possessions, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This announcement invites new and renewal applications for Diabetes Research Centers, formerly named Diabetes Endocrinology Research Centers (DERCs) and Diabetes Research and Training Centers (DRTCs). Diabetes Research Centers are designed to support and enhance the national research effort in diabetes and related endocrine and metabolic diseases.
CFDA: 93.847
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-002.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 3/28/11
Subject(s) diabetes, medical research
DNA Repository for the NIAAA National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions–III (NESARC–III) (U24): RFA-AA-12-001
SOURCE: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 4/24/11. Application: 5/24/11.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAAA intends to fund one award, corresponding to a total cost of $3 million, for fiscal year 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, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, U.S. territories or possessions, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this initiative is to support the infrastructure needed to ensure the receipt, DNA extraction and quality control, genotyping ancestry informative markers, storage, and distribution to a sequencing laboratory of high-quality DNA collected in the NIAAA National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions–III (NESARC–III).
CFDA: 93.273
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-12-001.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 3/28/11
Subject(s) substance abuse research, technology
Exploring Drugs of Abuse and Transgenerational Phenotypes (R01): RFA-DA-12-006
SOURCE: National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/29/11. Application: 7/29/11.
$ AVAILABLE: $1 million for two to three awards.
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 announcement is to support research investigating whether or not exposure to drugs of abuse leads to behavioral, molecular, physiological or other phenotypic effects in subsequent generations.
CFDA: 93.279
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-12-006.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 3/28/11
Subject(s) substance abuse research
Improved Diagnostic Capabilities for Select Biodefense and Emerging Pathogens (R21/R33): RFA-AI-11-024
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/14/11. Application: 7/14/11.
AVAILABLE: NIAID intends to commit $4 million in total costs to fund 15 to 20 awards in FY2012.
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, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, U.S. territories or possessions, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: To support basic to translational research focused on development of improved and/or field-appropriate diagnostic capabilities for select biodefense and emerging pathogens.
CFDA: 93.855, 93.856
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-11-024.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 3/28/11
Subject(s) biodefense/bioterrorism
Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Centers (P60): RFA-AR-12-001
SOURCE: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/24/11. Application: 6/24/11.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAMS intends to commit $6 million in total funds for up to five new and/or renewal awards 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, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, U.S. territories or possessions, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), National Institutes of Health, invites new and renewal applications for Multidisciplinary Clinical Research Centers (MCRCs) in arthritis, musculoskeletal disorders, and/or skin diseases. Each MCRC will be organized around a methodology core. In addition to this core, each center must include a minimum of two highly meritorious clinical projects focused on diseases or conditions within the NIAMS mission.
CFDA: 93.846
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-12-001.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 3/28/11
Subject(s) health care facilities, medical research
Phase II Clinical Trials of Novel Therapies for Lung Diseases (UM1): RFA-HL-12-022
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/16/11, 1/16/12, and 8/13/12. Application: 6/15/11, 2/15/12, and 9/13/12.
$ AVAILABLE: $40,260,000 for eight awards.
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 solicits grant applications from institutions/organizations to conduct proof-of-concept Phase II clinical trials that test a novel intervention for a lung disease or a cardiopulmonary disorder from sleep that has the potential to significantly change clinical management. In addition, each application must include at least one basic research ancillary study tightly related to the clinical question.
CFDA: 93.838
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-022.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 3/28/11
Subject(s) medical research
Private Funding Opportunities
Round 7 of Grand Challenges Explorations
SOURCE: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/19/11.
$ AVAILABLE: Initial grants will be $100,000 each. Projects showing success will have the opportunity to receive additional funding of up to $1 million.
ELIGIBILITY: To help uncover new ideas, the Grand Challenges initiative seeks to involve researchers around the world, including those who have not typically worked in global health. This includes those with innovative ideas in Africa, Asia, and other parts of the developing world; people working in the private sector; and young investigators.
PURPOSE: The initiative provides grants to scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs so that they can pursue unconventional ideas with the potential to transform health in developing countries. Subjects for research in this round are: The Poliovirus Endgame -- Create Ways to Accelerate, Sustain, and Monitor Eradication; Create the Next Generation of Sanitation Technologies; Create Low-Cost Cell Phone-Based Solutions for Improved Uptake and Coverage of Childhood Vaccinations; Design New Approaches to Cure HIV Infection; Explore Nutrition for Healthy Growth of Infants and Children; and Apply Synthetic Biology to Global Health Challenges.
CONTACT: For general inquires - including media inquiries - about Grand Challenges in Global Health, please call (206) 709-3400 or e-mail: grandchallenges@gatesfoundation.org. For more information see http://www.grandchallenges.org/explorations/Pages/introduction.aspx
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest Web site, accessed 3/23/11
Subject(s) public health
Events
InDesign: Introduction & Fundamentals
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: April 7, 9 am to 12:30 pm.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The successor to PageMaker, Adobe InDesign is a software application produced by Adobe Systems. It has become the industry standard in print publishing and can be used to create works such as posters, flyers, brochures, newsletters, books and more. Learn how to get the most out of this "do it yourself" software and produce your own professional marketing materials.
COST: $65 members / $115 non-members.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 3/23/11
QuickBooks for Nonprofit Success - Introductory
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: April 12, 9 am to noon.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: This session will discuss the selection of QuickBooks software and the features included; illustrate how to navigate the software and perform common tasks; and offer a basic understanding of how to use QuickBooks accounting software in a nonprofit environment.
Attendees will learn how to navigate the software and perform common types of transactions such as: process accounts receivable and payable, reconciling a bank statement, prepare common reports, and modify reports.
COST: $65 members / $115 non-members.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 3/23/11
Fundraising Trends for 2011
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: April 13, 11:30 am to 1 pm.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Will 2011 be a good year for fundraising in Dallas/Fort Worth?
There are encouraging trail markers slowly emerging from the economy, but the path will be rocky and obscured by economic fog and uncertainty.
Nevertheless, for nonprofits, the pathway into next year also appears marginally promising.
For those who walk this path, you must be leaders packing grit, grace, and gumption.
Spend your lunchtime learning what the fundraising trends are for 2011, and how you can best navigate the pathway, ultimately viewing 2011 as a time of opportunity.
COST: $25 members / $35 non-members.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 3/23/11
Behind the Curtain on Presentation Skills
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: April 19, 11:30 am to 1 pm.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: In an age of instant anything and multi-tasking everything, keeping an audience engaged is more challenging than ever, yet vitally important. Whether you are presenting to an outside group for marketing or fundraising purposes, or internally to your board of directors, you want your message to have impact, authority and credibility.
The fact is, we judge success and credibility by the confidence one exudes when making a presentation and in order to have confidence, you need to know what you’re doing!
Public speaking is not a talent, it is a skill!
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain valuable insights from a nationally recognized speaker as she takes you behind the curtain to learn the skills you need to deliver that effective presentation.
COST: $25 members / $35 non-members.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 3/23/11
Donor Bridge Help Lab
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: April 20, 10 am to noon.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The Center for Nonprofit Management is offering free help lab sessions to provide hands-on technical assistance to complete your organization's DonorBridge profile.
These are not informational sessions and there will be no presentation. We will be walking through the information outlined in the DonorBridge Guidebook.
Please come prepared to work on your profile with a current DonorBridge login and password. To request or reset an expired login, please e-mail Donorbridge@cnmdallas.org and include your organization's EIN number.
COST: Free.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 3/23/11
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