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Funding News and Grant Tips
Hepatitis C Support Grants Available
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated is launching a new grants program called Hep-C Circle of Care. This special grant program is independent of all other Vertex charitable grants programs and was specifically developed to support innovative collaborative care models that strive to achieve patient centered care for people infected with chronic hepatitis C.
The goal of this grants program is to fund innovative programs or tools being developed in the nonprofit community that:
* Provide innovative training and education supporting care coordination.
* Design or identify care coordination techniques in under-served communities.
* Create or employ tools used by health care providers to assess patient readiness for treatment.
* Build successful strategies in linking patients to care.
* Identify ways to overcome barriers to care including financial, psycho-social, & cultural issues.
More information can be found on the Vertex website. The deadline for submission is August 31, 2011.
From DSHS HIV/STD Insider Update e-mail, 7/20/11
WilCo Wellness Alliance Announces Grants to Support Community Gardens at Local Churches/Places of Worship in Williamson County
The WilCo Wellness Alliance announces a grant opportunity to the public from their Faith-Based Community Gardens Initiative. The WilCo Wellness Alliance is a local coalition in Williamson County that focuses on policy and environmental initiatives related to nutrition, physical activity, tobacco use, and chronic disease.
The goal of the Faith-Based Community Gardens Initiative is improved nutrition through education and sustainable Community Gardens. Small grants up to $325 will be awarded to five churches in Williamson County to help jump-start a community garden. The vision for these gardens is to create a space that will promote and support a healthy lifestyle for people in the community as well as serve as a benefit to those with limited food access. As a condition of this award, community gardeners in Williamson County agree to contribute 10 percent of their yield to charitable organizations.
Grant applications are available now and are open to any church/place of worship within Williamson County. Applications will be accepted by mail, e-mail, or may be hand delivered. The deadline to submit applications is September 1, 2011. If you are interested in applying, please visit the Williamson County and Cities Health District Web site at http://www.wcchd.org to access the grant application and project overview. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Cammack by e-mail only at mcammack@wcchd.org.
From Williamson County and Cities Health District e-mail, 7/14/11
Public Funding Opportunities
Maternal and Child Health Research Program: HRSA-12-006
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/7/11.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see URL for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Only public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning and public or private agencies engaged in research or in programs relating to maternal and child health and/or services for children with special health care needs may apply.
PURPOSE: The Maternal and Child Health Research Program will award grants to support applied research relating to maternal and child health services, which show promise of substantial contribution to the advancement of the current knowledge pool. Findings of this research should result in health and health services improvements in states and communities. Research proposals should address critical MCH questions such as public health systems and infrastructure, health disparities, quality of care, and promoting the health of MCH populations.
CFDA: 93.110
CONTACT: Hae Young Park, (301) 443-2207, e-mail: hpark@hrsa.gov. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=7F9EA719-1177-43F0-A0B7-398E00364547&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) women's health, children's health, health policy research
Minority AIDS Initiative Retention and Re-Engagement Project: HRSA-11-1861
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/5/11.
$ AVAILABLE: $2.5 million for one award.
ELIGIBILITY: The eligible entities include public and nonprofit private entities (including faith-based and community-based organizations) and schools and academic health science centers involved in addressing HIV/AIDS related issues on a national scope are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a history of developing and disseminating informational materials and providing capacity building assistance to HIV/AIDS related organizations and constituencies on a national level. Applications that fail to show such experience will not be considered. For profit entities are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Minority AIDS Initiative Retention and Re-Engagement in HIV Care Project is to enhance access to and quality of HIV clinical care and support services for people with HIV disease who are traditionally underserved. The initiative's goals will be accomplished through the provision of training and technical assistance, which are defined for the purposes of this announcement as the identification of need for and delivery of practical program and technical support to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program community.
CFDA: 93.145
CONTACT: Adan Cajina, (301) 443-3180, e-mail: acajina@hrsa.gov. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=9B0E05AB-40DE-4F4A-8B1D-CC54F1F0A38F&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) minority health, HIV/AIDS services
Service Area Competitions: HRSA-12-089
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 8/29/11.
$ AVAILABLE: $82,042,248 for 33 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant is a public or nonprofit private entity, such as a tribal, faith-based, or community-based organization.
PURPOSE: Health Center Program grants support a variety of community-based and patient-directed public and private nonprofit organizations that serve an increasing number of the nation's underserved.
CFDA: 93.224
CONTACT: Cheri Daly, (301) 594-4300, e-mail: BPHCSAC@HRSA.GOV. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=5D591601-3A3B-4ADA-A95F-A1AA684D8690&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) community health services, minority health
Service Area Competitions: HRSA-12-102
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/19/11.
$ AVAILABLE: $65,962,452 for 24 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant is a public or nonprofit private entity, such as a tribal, faith-based, or community-based organization.
PURPOSE: Health Center Program grants support a variety of community-based and patient-directed public and private nonprofit organizations that serve an increasing number of the nation's underserved.
CFDA: 93.224
CONTACT: Cheri Daly, (301) 594-4300, e-mail: BPHCSAC@HRSA.GOV. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=6E3F5BDA-A6C3-4765-AF67-8AD7DB854E59&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) community health services, minority health
Service Area Competitions: HRSA-12-105
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/17/11.
$ AVAILABLE: $30,451,748 for 30 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant is a public or nonprofit private entity, such as a tribal, faith-based, or community-based organization.
PURPOSE: Health Center Program grants support a variety of community-based and patient-directed public and private nonprofit organizations that serve an increasing number of the nation's underserved.
CFDA: 93.224
CONTACT: Cheri Daly, (301) 594-4300, e-mail: BPHCSAC@HRSA.GOV. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=52396BBC-AABF-4D57-AC58-ED7C1C51CA1A&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) community health services, minority health
Service Area Competitions: HRSA-12-106
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/7/11.
$ AVAILABLE: $70,693,513 for 34 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant is a public or nonprofit private entity, such as a tribal, faith-based, or community-based organization.
PURPOSE: Health Center Program grants support a variety of community-based and patient-directed public and private nonprofit organizations that serve an increasing number of the nation's underserved.
CFDA: 93.224
CONTACT: Cheri Daly, (301) 594-4300, e-mail: BPHCSAC@HRSA.GOV. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=7565F7B5-0495-4775-BAAE-B9B124248672&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) community health services, minority health
Service Area Competitions: HRSA-12-107
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/5/11.
$ AVAILABLE: $26,644,519 for 17 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant is a public or nonprofit private entity, such as a tribal, faith-based, or community-based organization.
PURPOSE: Health Center Program grants support a variety of community-based and patient-directed public and private nonprofit organizations that serve an increasing number of the nation's underserved.
CFDA: 93.224
CONTACT: Cheri Daly, (301) 594-4300, e-mail: BPHCSAC@HRSA.GOV. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=B2BBE07D-96CB-4EA0-89E7-69CA404B033F&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) community health services, minority health
Service Area Competitions: HRSA-12-110
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/9/12.
$ AVAILABLE: $62,714,073 for 29 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicant is a public or nonprofit private entity, such as a tribal, faith-based, or community-based organization.
PURPOSE: Health Center Program grants support a variety of community-based and patient-directed public and private nonprofit organizations that serve an increasing number of the nation's underserved.
CFDA: 93.224
CONTACT: Cheri Daly, (301) 594-4300, e-mail: BPHCSAC@HRSA.GOV. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=780888C7-65C3-4560-A42C-F390A80FA2F3&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) community health services, minority health
TB Directly Observed Therapy or Directly Observed Prevention Therapy: 537-2011-TB-448.1
SOURCE: Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/19/11.
$ AVAILABLE: Funds are awarded for the purpose specifically defined in this Notice and must not be used for any other purpose. Within the total amount of available funding, individual contracts will be awarded based on the number of applications received; and number of respondents who meet the requirements of Section IV. Eligible Respondents and Required Activities.
ELIGIBILITY: Please see URL for multiple eligibility requirements.
PURPOSE: The Department of State Health Services (DSHS or Department) Tuberculosis (TB) Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) and Directly Observed Prevention Therapy (DOPT) Program (Program) announces this notice of Open Enrollment (OE or Notice) requesting applications to provide TB intervention and support in the community. To be enrolled as a provider, a provider must submit an application in compliance with the requirements described in this Notice, meet the eligibility requirements described in this Notice, be willing and able to perform the required activities, and enter into a contract with DSHS.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: Debbie Hightower, (512) 458-7470, e-mail: Debbie.Hightower@dshs.state.tx.us. For more information see http://esbd.cpa.state.tx.us/bid_show.cfm?bidid=93361
From Electronic State Business Daily Web site, accessed 7/22/11
Subject(s) chronic diseases, prevention
Private Funding Opportunities
Global Health Solutions Competition
SOURCE: Ashoka's Changemakers, Boehringer Ingelheim
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9/21/11.
$ AVAILABLE: Three projects will be selected by the Changemakers community to receive an unrestricted cash prize of $10,000. Entries received by the early deadline of August 17, 2011, will be eligible to win an early entry prize of $1,000.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for an award, entries must have proven success on some level and the potential to scale; or indicate a path for growth beyond the conceptual stage and have already demonstrated impact and sustainability. The competition supports new ideas at every stage and encourages their entry; however, the judges are better able to evaluate programs that are beyond the conceptual stage and have demonstrated proof of impact.
PURPOSE: The Making More Health: Achieving Individual, Family, and Community Well-being competition, launched by Ashoka's Changemakers in partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim, seeks to recognize innovative efforts that are transforming the field of health and increasing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
The Making More Health competition is open to individuals, teams, and organizations (charitable, public, or private entities). Anyone in the world may submit a solution or nominate a project that is transforming the field of health. The competition welcomes solutions and collaborations along the entire health continuum, from prevention and lifestyle to detection and treatment. Eligible initiatives may target a wide variety of populations and include (but are not limited to) those that increase access to quality health services and treatment; empower individuals, families, and communities to address local health issues; and target vulnerable and underserved populations.
CONTACT: Please see URL for contact information. For more information see http://www.changemakers.com/morehealth
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest Web site, accessed 7/21/11
Subject(s) public health
Events
14th Annual NPWH Premier Women's HealthCare Conference
SPONSOR: National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH)
WHEN: October 12-15.
WHERE: Hilton Austin, 500 East 4th, (Austin, TX).
DESCRIPTION: This conference reflects the main mission of NPWH— delivering high-quality healthcare to women by nurse practitioners. NPWH provides leadership and education for nurse practitioners, nurse-midwives, and other clinicians who provide care to women. Participants at this conference will be able to: (1) Articulate current trends, research, and guidelines in the provision of contraceptive methods and therapies for menopausal symptoms; (2) Identify key challenges related to caring for pregnant women, including managing complications in pregnancy; (3) Describe clinical concerns specific to women such as abnormal uterine bleeding, female sexuality, the consequences of HPV infection, and urogynecologic problems; mental health problems such as depression and anxiety; and primary care topics such as diabetes, osteoporosis, and chest pain; and (4) Incorporate new diagnostic and therapeutic skills into their clinical practice.
COST: Registration fee varies according to the date registered and membership status. For more information see http://www.npwh.org
CONTACT: Carol Wiley, (202) 543-9693, ext.4, e-mail: cwiley@npwh.org.
From NPIN CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Conference Information e-mail, 7/14/11
13th Annual West Texas Oncology Symposium
SPONSOR: Texas Llano Estacado Chapter of Oncology Nursing Society
WHEN: September 10, 7:15 am to 5 pm.
WHERE: McInturff Conference Center, University Medical Center, 602 Indiana Avenue, (Lubbock, TX).
DESCRIPTION: This year’s theme: “Cancer: Not for Adults Only.” Please see http://www.noep.org/news-a-events/conference-schedule?task=view_detail&agid=144&year=2011&month=09&day=10&catids=7%7C13 for speakers and topics.
COST: * $60 if postmarked by 8/20/11. $80 after 8/20/11.
* $50 ONS members by 8/20/11 (must send copy of ONS membership card). $60 after 8/20/11.
* $30 students (must send copy of college ID).
CONTACT: Patsy Cardona, (806) 787-1038, e-mail: patz2lubb@aol.com.
From West Texas Oncology Symposium e-mail, 7/13/11
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