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This Just In! New Books Join FIC Collection
The following books have joined the Funding Information Center's collection and are available for use in the library or for check-out.
Grant Writing for Dummies.
4th ed. Browning, Beverly A. New York : Wiley Publishing, 2011.
Call Number: HG 177.5 U6 B885g 2011 FIC
ID Number: 9809678
Subject(s): Grantsmanship/Fund-raising. Proposal writing (grants).
This is a basic reference guide to step-by-step research, application forms, and other information necessary to learn how to write grant proposals that get funded.
National Directory of Corporate Giving: A Guide to Corporate Giving Programs and Corporate Foundations.
17th ed. New York : The Foundation Center, 2011.
Call Number: HV 97 F771c 2011 FIC
ID Number: 9802894
Subject(s): Corporate funding. Foundation funding. REFERENCE.
This directory profiles 4,149 companies making contributions to nonprofit organizations and grantseekers.
The Nonprofit's Guide to Human Resources: Managing Your Employees & Volunteers.
Masaoka, Jan. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2011.
Call Number: HF 5549 M394 2011 FIC
ID Number: 20004524
Subject(s): Nonprofit management. Human resources - Management.
This book focuses on human resource issues unique to nonprofit organizations and their employees. It discusses managing volunteers, maximizing the staff's commitment to the mission of the organization, and addressing performance and team management issues in a small workplace.
Writing Grant Proposals that Win.
4th ed. Ward, Deborah Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2012.
Call Number: HG 177 W257w 2012
ID Number: 9800485
Subject(s): Proposal writing (grants). Grantsmanship/Fund-raising.
This book covers common proposal sections step by step. It helps readers craft all the sections of a grant proposal appropriate to the Internet age.
From Funding Information Center bibliography, 1/5/12
Houston Endowment Names New President
Ann B. Stern will become president of Houston Endowment on March 1, following the retirement of Larry Faulkner.
Stern is currently executive vice president of Texas Children’s Hospital. She also serves as a director of the Houston Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
Houston Endowment is a private foundation created in 1937 by Jesse H. and Mary Gibbs Jones. The foundation annually distributes around $75 million to support nonprofit organizations and educational institutions serving the greater Houston area.
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest, 1/3/12
Public Funding Opportunities
Area Health Education Centers Infrastructure Development: HRSA-12-013
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/15/12.
$ AVAILABLE: $30 million for 60 awards.
ELIGIBILITY: Entities eligible to apply for AHEC Infrastructure Development awards [CFDA:93.824] are public or nonprofit private accredited schools of allopathic medicine and osteopathic medicine and incorporated consortia made up of such schools, or the parent institutions of such schools. In states and territories in which no AHEC program is in operation, an accredited school of nursing is an eligible applicant.
PURPOSE: The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) programs consist of interdisciplinary, community-based, primary care training programs wherein academic and community-based leaders work to improve the distribution, diversity, supply, and quality of health personnel, particularly primary care personnel in the health care services delivery system and more specifically in delivery sites in rural and other underserved areas. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications for a five-year project period for AHEC Infrastructure Development awards and AHEC Point of Service Maintenance and Enhancement awards. Successful applicants will be awarded cooperative agreements to establish and advance statewide or multi-county AHEC programs.
CFDA: 93.824
CONTACT: Louis D. Coccordrilli, (301) 443-6950, e-mail: LCoccodrilli@hrsa.gov. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webexternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=58DB07A1-7ED2-429C-9879-B4A8B8B95C1A&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=True&pageNumber=1
From HRSA Web site, accessed 1/5/12
Subject(s) health professions training, community health services
Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Cancer Research (R21): RFA-CA-12-002
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/23/12, 4/21/12, 8/18/12. Application: 2/23/12, 5/21/12, 9/18/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NCI intends to commit $5 million in FY 2013 to support up to 25 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects focused on the inception and development of early stage, highly innovative, technologies or emerging technologies with significant transformative potential that has not yet been explored in a cancer-relevant use.
CFDA: 93.393, 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-002.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 1/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
Faculty Development in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene: HRSA-12-109
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/9/12.
$ AVAILABLE: $3 million for six awards.
ELIGIBILITY: State and private controlled institutions of higher education and nonprofits having a 501 (C)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
PURPOSE: The overall purpose of the program is to increase access to oral health care through continued training, recruitment and retention of a diverse and cultural competent dental workforce.
CFDA: 93.059
CONTACT: Fatima Ravat, (301) 443-9035, e-mail: FRavat@hrsa.gov. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=33164F1E-2CDE-4660-BC6A-4A7003EBBDE2&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 1/5/12
Subject(s) dental health, health professions training
Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low- and Middle-Income Country Institutions (D43): PAR-12-068
SOURCE: Fogarty International Center (FIC), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/24/12, 6/24/13, 6/24/14. Application: 7/24/12, 7/24/13, 7/24/14.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Please see URL for complete funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education).
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to encourage applications for research training programs to strengthen the HIV research capacity at low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions. Each application should propose a training program that will build or strengthen research capacity in an applicant-defined HIV-related scientific topic at an identified LMIC institution.
CFDA: 93.989, 93.279, 93.242, 93.398
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-068.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 1/6/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, health professions training
Innovative and Early-Stage Development of Emerging Technologies in Biospecimen Science (R21): RFA-CA-12-004
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/23/12, 4/21/12, 8/18/12. Application: 2/23/12, 5/21/12, 9/18/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NCI intends to commit $800,000 in FY 2013 to support up to four 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits grant applications proposing technically innovative feasibility studies focused on early stage development of technologies that address issues related to pre-analytical variations in the collection, processing, handling, and storage of cancer-relevant biospecimens or their derivatives.
CFDA: 93.393, 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-004.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 1/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
State Implementation Grants for Systems of Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN): HRSA-12-049
SOURCE: Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/1/12.
$ AVAILABLE: $1.8 million for six awards.
ELIGIBILITY: State, county, city, township, or special district governments; state controlled institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); nonprofits having a 501 (C)(3) status with IRS, other than institutions of higher education; and for-profit organizations other than small businesses.
PURPOSE: This announcement solicits applications for State Implementation Grants for Systems of Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN). This grant program improves access to a quality, comprehensive, coordinated community-based systems of services for CYSHCN and their families that is family-centered and culturally competent.
CFDA: 93.110
CONTACT: Lynda Honberg, (301) 443-6314, e-mail: LHonberg@hrsa.gov. For more information see https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=6C9A22B8-8E1D-4D69-8D61-CED35E6A63F&ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=&NC=&Popup=
From HRSA Web site, accessed 1/5/12
Subject(s) children's health, adolescent health, community health services, health care services
Training Programs for Critical HIV Research Infrastructure for Low- and Middle-Income Country Institutions (G11): PAR-12-069
SOURCE: Fogarty International Center (FIC), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/24/12, 6/24/13, 6/24/14. Application: 7/24/12, 7/24/13, 7/24/14.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Please see URL for complete funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), nonprofits other than institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education).
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to encourage U.S. institutions with research collaborations at low- and middle-income country (LMIC) institutions to submit applications for training programs to strengthen the leadership and expertise in selected critical research infrastructure areas at their collaborating LMIC institutions.
CFDA: 93.989, 93.242
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-069.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 1/6/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, health professions training
Validation and Advanced Development of Emerging Technologies for Cancer Research (R33): RFA-CA-12-003
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/23/12, 4/21/12, 8/18/12. Application: 2/23/12, 5/21/12, 9/18/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NCI intends to commit $3.5 million in FY 2013 to support up to 10 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits grant applications proposing research projects on the advanced development of emerging molecular and cellular analysis technologies through technical/analytical validation in an appropriate cancer-relevant biological system or context.
CFDA: 93.393, 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-003.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 1/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
Validation and Advanced Development of Emerging Technologies in Biospecimen Science (R33): RFA-CA-12-005
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 1/23/12, 4/21/12, 8/18/12. Application: 2/23/12, 5/21/12, 9/18/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NCI intends to commit $700,000 in FY 2013 to support up to two 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 Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits grant applications proposing technically innovative feasibility studies focused on the advanced development and validation of cancer-relevant technologies that address issues related to pre-analytical variations in the collection, processing, handling, and storage of biospecimens or their derivatives.
CFDA: 93.393, 93.394, 93.395
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-005.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 1/6/12
Subject(s) cancer research, technology
Private Funding Opportunities
International Translational Science Prize
SOURCE: A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4/1/12.
$ AVAILABLE: One $100,000 prize.
ELIGIBILITY: The prize program is open to scientists worldwide. Self-nomination is permitted. University of Michigan scientists are excluded from consideration.
PURPOSE: The A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute at the University of Michigan, which seeks to support medical scientists in developing effective treatments for some of the world's most devastating illnesses, has announced the establishment of the annual Taubman Prize for Excellence in Translational Medical Science.
The new award is designed to recognize work in the crucial field of translational research — research, like that supported by the Taubman Institute, which seeks to transform laboratory discoveries into clinical applications for patients suffering from disease.
The judging criteria include the significance of the nominee's contribution to translating basic research findings into medical practice, and the manner in which the nominee's clinical activities connect to his or her laboratory research.
The award will be presented at the institute's annual symposium, held each fall. The winner will be asked to serve as keynote speaker for the event.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, please email them to TaubmanInstitute@umich.edu. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it, or call Dr. Stacey Sakowski at (734) 763-8284.
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest, 12/30/11
Subject(s) health professions training, medical research
Ruderman Prize in Disability
SOURCE: Ruderman Family Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/15/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The foundation expects to make up to 10 awards and distribute up to $200,000 in total funding to Jewish organizations or organizations with unique Jewish programs.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status (or foreign equivalent). Individuals are not eligible.
PURPOSE: The Ruderman Family Foundation has announced the Ruderman Prize in Disability, a new award program designed to support excellence and innovation in services, advocacy, and support of Jews with disabilities worldwide.
The program seeks to recognize organizations anywhere in the world that support the foundation's goals of promoting the full inclusion of all persons with disabilities and increasing public awareness of both the contributions and needs of persons with disabilities worldwide.
The foundation seeks applications by innovative, forward-thinking organizations that provide or promote programs that raise awareness or promote inclusion for Jewish individuals with disabilities. The foundation wishes to both honor and highlight efforts that help achieve the goals of inclusion into society, dignity, and respect for the unique attributes and values of people with disabilities.
CONTACT: Please see URL for contact information. For more information see http://www.rudermanfoundation.org/news_and_events/RudermanDisabilityPrize.pdf
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest, 12/30/11
Subject(s) disabilities
Events
Part I-The Process of Collaboration
SPONSOR: A Circle of Ten, Inc.
WHEN: January 24-26, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
WHERE: Circle of Ten Retreat Center, (Edom, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Subjects include:
* Linking Leadership.
* Community Organizing.
* Program Development.
* Grant Writing.
This tailor-made workshop builds on existing skills and allows staff to meet individual and agency needs.
COST: $800. Limited scholarships are available.
CONTACT: A Circle of Ten, Inc., 205 E Commerce, #205, Jacksonville, Texas 75766, (903) 541-0013, e-mail: circleof10@circleof10.org.
From A Circle of Ten, Inc. e-mail, 1/5/12
Part I-The Process of Collaboration
SPONSOR: A Circle of Ten, Inc.
WHEN: February 28-March 1, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
WHERE: Circle of Ten Retreat Center, (Edom, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Subjects include:
* Linking Leadership.
* Community Organizing.
* Program Development.
* Grant Writing.
This tailor-made workshop builds on existing skills and allows staff to meet individual and agency needs.
COST: $800. Limited scholarships are available.
CONTACT: A Circle of Ten, Inc., 205 E Commerce, #205, Jacksonville, Texas 75766, (903) 541-0013, e-mail: circleof10@circleof10.org.
From A Circle of Ten, Inc. e-mail, 1/5/12
Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition 2012 Advocacy Conference
SPONSOR: Texas HIV/AIDS Coalition and the State Healthcare Access Research Project (SHARP)
WHEN: January 26, 10 am to 7 pm.
WHERE: First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 1300 Lavaca Street, (Austin, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The conference will feature state and federal HIV/AIDS policy and advocacy updates including discussions with elected officials, DSHS and HHSC representatives, and discussion of major opportunities identified in the Texas SHARP report for expanding access to HIV/AIDS care and treatment. The conference will run from 10 am to 4 pm and will be immediately followed by a press conference officially releasing the SHARP report and SHARP reception honoring our SHARP community partners.
COST: Free but registration is limited. Lunch is also provided
CONTACT: Januari Leo, Legacy Community Health Services, (832) 548-5112, e-mail: jleo@legacycommunityhealth.org.
From DSHS HIV/STD Program HIV-STD Insider e-mail, 1/6/12
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