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Funding News and Grant Tips
Latino Commission on AIDS to Hold Texas HIV/AIDS Training Institutes
The Latino Commission on AIDS is hosting three training institutes in Texas for those working in HIV/AIDS: service providers, health department staff, treatment educators, case managers, academics, students, faith based organizations, board members, and other experts in the field. The training institutes have been designed based on a needs assessment that was conducted with the support of DSHS during the summer of 2011. The upcoming training institutes will take place in San Antonio (February 7, 2012), Dallas (February 9, 2012), and Houston (April TBD).
These day-long events will consist of four different learning tracks:
* Understanding and Mobilizing Communities.
* Enhancing Client Interaction.
* Staff Development.
* Organizational Sustainability.
The Latino Commission on AIDS is also holding a Community Forum in Austin on February 8, 2012 and pre-institute webinars in January 2012. To learn more and to register for these events, visit the event registration site at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TXRegistration.
From DSHS HIV/STD Program HIV-STD Insider e-mail, 12/29/11
Survey Finds Donations Up for 2011 Giving Season
With the holiday giving season in its final stretch, 54 percent of charities surveyed have received more in donations than they had at this point in 2010, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reports.
Of the 152 organizations the Chronicle surveyed, one in five reported donations outpacing last year's gift revenue by at least 20 percent. Nearly 60 percent expected to end 2011 with a year-over-year increase in gift revenue, while 28 percent expected revenue to be down.
Many charities said demand for assistance is rising faster than giving, while 41 percent said donation income remained below pre-recession levels. "Our donations are keeping pace with past year-end giving," Kathleen King, senior vice president for external relations at Catholic Charities USA, told the Chronicle, "but unfortunately the need is greater than ever and growing."
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 12/19/11
Public Funding Opportunities
HIV Early Intervention Services (EIS) Program Existing Geographic Service Areas (EISEGA): HRSA-12-076
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/31/12.
$ AVAILABLE: $20,215,411 for 34 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: State governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized and not recognized), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits having and not having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this funding is to provide, on an ongoing outpatient basis, high quality early intervention services/primary care to individuals with HIV infection. These services become part of a continuum of HIV prevention and care for individuals who are at risk for HIV infections or are HIV infected. All early intervention services (EIS) programs must provide: appropriate medical evaluation and clinical care; and other essential services such as oral health care, outpatient mental health services, outpatient substance abuse services and nutritional services, and appropriate referrals for specialty services.
CFDA: 93.918
CONTACT: Robert Settles, (301) 443-1049, e-mail: rsettles@hrsa.gov. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=82DE44F2-2A94-451C-B7BF-A5411B0C7749&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 12/30/11
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS services
Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa): H3Africa Biorepository Grants (UH2 UH3): RFA-RM-12-003
SOURCE: The announcement will be administered by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI/NIH) on behalf of the NIH.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/21/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Budgets for the Phase I period are limited to $115,000 in direct costs for each year and for the Phase II period are limited to $1.38 million in direct costs.
ELIGIBILITY: Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions). Specifically: African institutions are eligible for the awards along with public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education.
PURPOSE: This NIH Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), supported by funds from the NIH Common Fund (Common Fund) and participating NIH Institute(s) and Center(s), invites applications from foreign institutions in African countries who wish to develop H3Africa Biorepositories.
CFDA: 93.310, 93.172, 93.279, 93.853, 93.989
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-003.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/29/11
Subject(s) medical research
Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research (P50): RFA-NS-12-009
SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/21/12. Application: 2/21/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NINDS intends to fund up to 2 awards, corresponding to a total of $4,500,000, 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, 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 Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) invites new and renewal applications for the Morris K. Udall Centers of Excellence for Parkinson’s Disease Research program. The overarching goal of the specialized Udall Centers program is to establish a network of centers that work independently as well as collaboratively to define the causes of and discover improved treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD).
CFDA: 93.853
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-12-009.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/29/11
Subject(s) medical research, mental health
Novel Technologies for Rapid and Sensitive Biomonitoring in Humans (SBIR [R43/R44]): RFA-ES-12-004
SOURCE: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/23/12. Application: 2/23/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIEHS intends to fund approximately 10 awards, corresponding to a total of $2.5 million for fiscal year 2012.
ELIGIBILITY: Only United States small business concerns (SBCs) are eligible to submit applications for this opportunity.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) to develop point-of-care or benchtop instruments, or other laboratory-based approaches for the characterization of major classes of analytes that include known and suspected toxicants and their major metabolites in human biological samples, including blood, urine, and saliva, which are likely to be available from both prospective and retrospective epidemiological cohorts. The focus of technology development is on the ability to detect multiple chemical analytes with high sensitivity and specificity in low volumes of biological specimens.
CFDA: 93.113
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-12-004.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/29/11
Subject(s) medical research, technology
Partnerships for Development of Therapeutics and Diagnostics for Biodefense (R01): RFA-AI-12-017
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 4/24/12. Application: 5/24/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIAID intends to commit $9.3 million in total costs in FY2013 to fund 10 to 15 applications.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites research applications for projects that support preclinical development of lead candidate therapeutics or diagnostics against NIAID Category A, B, or C priority agents. Applications must include a Product Development Strategy attachment and demonstrate substantive investment by at least one industrial participant.
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-12-017.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/29/11
Subject(s) medical research, biodefense/bioterrorism
Tools to Enhance Studies of Glial Cell Development, Aging, Disease and Repair (R21): RFA-HD-12-211
SOURCE: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/29/12. Application: 3/29/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The participating ICs intend to commit a combined amount for fiscal years 2012 and 2013 of approximately $2 million total costs to fund four to six 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 goal of this announcement is to encourage research grant applications that propose to develop or substantially modify existing cutting edge technologies that will advance glial cell research, discovery-based research on glial cell diversity, development and/or function in the central (CNS) and peripheral (PNS) nervous systems. The primary objective of this announcement is to remove barriers to glial cell research that are due to the scarcity of tools, methods and technologies to target and identify glial cells in a rigorous manner.
CFDA: 93.865; 93.213; 93.389; 93.867; 93.866; 93.273; 93.286; 93.173, 93.121; 93.279; 93.113; 93.859; 93.242; 93.853; 93.361
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-12-211.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 12/29/11
Subject(s) medical research, technology, aged/seniors
Private Funding Opportunities
2012 Application for the Rural Health Facility Capital Improvement Loan Fund Program
SOURCE: Texas Department of Agriculture, Office of Rural Affairs, Texas State Office of Rural Health (SORH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/31/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Grant funds of up to $50,000 each are available for projects. A 10 percent match is required. If a facility can show hardship in meeting the match, SORH has the right to waive the matching funds requirement. SORH estimates that approximately 40 awards will be made, depending upon the availability of funds.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants include rural public and nonprofit hospitals as defined below:
(1) "Public hospital" means a general or special hospital licensed under Chapter 241, Health and Safety Code, that is owned or operated by a municipality, county, municipality and county, hospital district, or hospital authority, and that performs inpatient and outpatient services.
(2) "Rural County" means a county that has a population of 150,000 or less. Hospitals that received funds through the Rural Health Facility Capital Improvement Loan Fund for FY 2011 will be ineligible to apply for funds in FY 2012. Priority will be given to eligible hospitals who have never received this funding.
PURPOSE: The Texas State Office of Rural Health (SORH) announces the availability of FY 2012 funding for rural public and nonprofit hospitals to make capital improvements to existing facilities, construct new health facilities and to purchase capital equipment. The Rural Health Facility Capital Improvement Loan Fund utilizes funds derived from the tobacco settlement for the State of Texas. This endowment sets aside $50 million to be used specifically for hospitals in counties with a population of less than 150,000 residents. The interest from this endowment can be used for various projects aimed at improving health services and health care infrastructure in Texas' rural hospitals.
CONTACT: CILF Program Coordinator, (512) 936-6730. For more information see
http://www.tdra.state.tx.us/TxDRA/Libraries/Action_Plans/CILF_APPLICATION-2012-RE.sflb.ashx
From Texas Department of Agriculture Web site, accessed 1/2/12
Subject(s) rural health, health care facilities
Events
Charity Auctions and Events for Nonprofits
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support
WHEN: January 10, 9 am to noon.
WHERE: San Antonio Area Foundation, 110 Broadway, 2nd Floor, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Benefit auctions are a great fundraising opportunity for charitable organizations because they can unite charity auction volunteers, donors and local businesses in an entertaining community fundraising event where everyone wins. You’ll learn how much time and how many charity auction volunteers are needed, and what charity auction support is also required from your community.
This workshop will cover many topics including:
* How to organize a smooth running silent and live auction.
* Solicitation-what are the best items to solicit.
* Techniques of soliciting.
* Ego items.
* Packaging.
* Auction trends across North America.
* Event management software.
Participants will have a basic knowledge and understanding of the Auction Business, and the key Components of a Benefit Auction. They will also learn what steps to take to organize a Benefit Auction to deliver needed funds or add 20-40 percent in revenue to the auction they are currently conducting to their own organization.
COST: $60.
CONTACT: Center For Nonprofit Support, (210) 242-4774, e-mail: cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support Web site, accessed 12/30/11
The Basics of Grant Proposal Writing
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support
WHEN: January 12, 9 am to 2 pm.
WHERE: Goodwill Industries, 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 experienced 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: $80 includes lunch.
CONTACT: Center For Nonprofit Support, (210) 242-4774, e-mail: cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support Web site, accessed 12/30/11
Public Speaking, Part II
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support
WHEN: January 24, 9 am to noon.
WHERE: San Antonio Area Foundation, 110 Broadway, Suite 230, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: This class is a follow-up class that will take the speaking skills learned in the initial class “You Can Do It” and employ it in actual presentations. The focus will be on effective openings and closings, delivery, organization, and editing. Other concepts, such as the use of humor, will also be addressed when appropriate.
Each participant is asked to bring a five minute presentation that they will deliver. The presentation does not have to be a completed project and can be a prior, current or future presentation related to your organization.
Each presenter will be provided immediate feedback by the instructor. In addition, the other seminar participants will provide feedback which will help reinforce the speaking concepts to everyone.
If you do not have a presentation, you are still welcome to attend. Everyone will have opportunities to speak and receive feedback. Participants in the class will also be videotaped making their presentations and these will be made available after the seminar.
Do not be terrified at the prospect of making a presentation. This will be a supportive and fun environment and mistakes are expected. That is how we learn. The only mistake would be to not take advantage of this opportunity.
COST: $30.
CONTACT: Center For Nonprofit Support, (210) 242-4774, e-mail: cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support Web site, accessed 12/30/11
Principles Workshop
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Support
WHEN: January 25, 8 to 9:30 am.
WHERE: San Antonio Area Foundation, 110 Broadway, 2nd Floor, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Please join us for a monthly morning session exploring the critical principles and practices for effective nonprofit governance. Some of the main objectives covered include:
* Essential legal compliance issues related to laws and regulations, code of ethics, conflicts of interest and protection of assets.
* Essential board responsibilities that include fiscal and governance polices, key financial transactions, annual budget, and reviewing and approving mission and strategic direction.
* Importance of board independence and associated legal and compliance issues.
* Risks of “interlocking financial relationships” among board members and how these risks impact the organization.
* Importance of segregation of duties and associated legal and compliance issues related to the separation of CEO, board chair and board treasurer.
* How to maintain complete, accurate, and current financial records and associated legal and compliance issues.
This is a year-long series to cover the 33 principles discussed in the Independent Sector’s Panel on the Nonprofit Sector’s “Principles of Good Governance and Ethical Practice.” Each session is designed as an interactive discussion with examples of policies and procedures for each of the principles.
COST: $30.
CONTACT: Center For Nonprofit Support, (210) 242-4774, e-mail: cns@saafdn.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Support Web site, accessed 12/30/11
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