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Funding News and Grant Tips
New Push for Most in US to get One HIV Test
There's a new push to make testing for the AIDS virus as common as cholesterol checks.
Americans ages 15 to 64 should get an HIV test at least once — not just people considered at high risk for the virus, an independent panel that sets screening guidelines proposed recently.
The draft guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are the latest recommendations that aim to make HIV screening simply a routine part of a check-up, something a doctor can order with as little fuss as a cholesterol test or a mammogram. Since 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also has pushed for widespread, routine HIV screening.
Yet not nearly enough people have heeded that call: Of the more than 1.1 million Americans living with HIV, nearly one in five — almost 240,000 people — don't know it. Not only is their own health at risk without treatment, they could unwittingly be spreading the virus to others.
The updated guidelines will bring this long-simmering issue before doctors and their patients again — emphasizing that public health experts agree on how important it is to test even people who don't think they're at risk, because they could be.
"It allows you to say, 'This is a recommended test that we believe everybody should have. We're not singling you out in any way,'" said task force member Dr. Douglas Owens of Stanford University and the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System.
And if finalized, the task force guidelines could extend the number of people eligible for an HIV screening without a copay in their doctor's office, as part of free preventive care under the Obama administration's health care law. Under the task force's previous guidelines, only people at increased risk for HIV — which includes gay and bisexual men and injecting drug users — were eligible for the no-copay screening.
There are a number of ways to get tested. If you're having blood drawn for other exams, the doctor can merely add HIV to the list, no extra pokes or swabs needed. Today's rapid tests can cost less than $20 and require just rubbing a swab over the gums, with results ready in as little as 20 minutes.
From RWJF News Digest: Public Health e-mail, 11/20/12
New Books Join FIC Collection
The following new books have joined the Funding Information Center collection and are available for check-out.
Every Nonprofit's Tax Guide: How to Keep Your Tax-Exempt Status and Avoid IRS Problems.
Fishman, Stephen. 2nd ed. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2011.
Call Number: KF 6449 F537 2011 FIC
ID Number: 20004743
Subject(s): Nonprofit organizations - Taxation.
This book explains the key tax rules and regulations that apply to nonprofit organizations. It gives line-by-line instructions for Form 990-EZ. It also discusses what to do if the tax-exempt status is revoked.
The Executive Director's Guide to Thriving as a Nonprofit Leader.
Carlson, Mim Donohoe, Margaret 2nd ed.
San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2010.
Call Number: HD 62.6 C284 2010 FIC
ID Number: 20004732
Subject(s): Nonprofit management. Nonprofit organizations - Management. Leadership skills. This book describes the roles of the executive director of nonprofit organizations. It discusses issues a leader will face upon first taking the position all the way through deciding to leave the organization. It discusses being a visionary leader, being a change agent, building relationships, and managing the organization's finances.
A Fundraising Guide for Nonprofit Board Members.
Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2012.
Call Number: HG 177 W181 2012 FIC
ID Number: 20004877
Subject(s): Fund raising. Nonprofit organizations.
This practical guide to fundraising contains valuable insights that nonprofit boards need to succeed in raising money in today's economic environment. It also provides advice to executive directors and advancement staff on how to partner with the board to build an unstoppable fundraising team. This book covers the board's leadership role in fundraising; how to organize and train the board to raise funds; building a team with board and staff; raising funds for operations, major gifts and capital campaigns; how to ask for gifts; plus a guide for conducting a board retreat that will lead to fundraising success. It features case studies, real life examples, and checklists.
Managing Leadership Transition for Nonprofits: Passing the Torch to Sustain Organizational Excellence.
Dym, Barry Egmont, Susan Watkins, Laura Upper Saddle River, NJ : FT Press, 2011.
Call Number: HD 62.6 D997 2011 FIC
ID Number: 20004733
Subject(s): Nonprofit management. Transition planning. Nonprofit organizations - Management.
This book shows how to identify, introduce, support, and monitor new leaders in ways that give them a greater chance to succeed. Organizations must build a bridge between departing and incoming leaders. It discusses the challenges of transition; how to clarify the fundamentals of effective leadership in a nonprofit organization; why and how to professionalize the transition process; and finally how to get new beginnings right.
Nonprofit Meetings, Minutes & Records: How to Run Your Nonprofit Corporation So You Don't Run into Trouble.
Mancuso, Anthony 2nd ed. Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2011.
Call Number: HD 62.6 M269n 2011 FIC
ID Number: 20003209
Subject: Nonprofit management.
This book provides what readers need to know to hold meetings and document actions taken by the board and members of a nonprofit organization. It explains how to call meetings, appoint officers, take minutes, make resolutions, vote on proposals, adjourn meetings, and find a tax adviser.
Strategic Communications for Nonprofits: A Step-By-Step Guide to Working with the Media.
Bonk, Kathy. 2nd ed. San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2008.
Call Number: HD 62.6 B715 2008 FIC
Item ID: 20004875
Subject(s): Nonprofit organizations - Management. Public relations.
This book is aimed at helping nonprofits generate publicity, enhance fundraising, build membership, change public policy, handle crises, and more. It offers a combination of step-by-step guidance on effective media relations and assistance in constructing and developing an overall communications strategy aimed at creating social or policy change.
Strategic Planning for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: A Guide to Strengthening and Sustaining Organizational Achievement.
Bryson, John M. 4th ed. San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, 2011.
Call Number: HD 30.28 B79 2011 FIC
ID Number: 20004799
Subject(s): Strategic planning. Nonprofit organizations - Management. Public administration.
Strategic planning is an important function in nonprofit and public organizations, and leaders are continually striving to increase efficiency and effectiveness. The author provides his thoughtful strategic planning model and outlines the reasons public and nonprofit organizations must embrace strategic planning to improve their performance. The book offers detailed guidance on implementing the process, and specific tools and techniques to make the process work.
The Volunteer Management Handbook: Leadership Strategies for Success.
Connors, Tracy Daniel 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, 2012.
Call Number: HN 90 V64 V65 2012 FIC
ID Number: 20004731
Subject(s): Volunteers
This is a guide to establishing and maintaining an active and effective volunteer program. It offers practical advice on such essential issues as motivating people to volunteer their time and services. It covers volunteer demographics, volunteer program leaders and managers, policy making and implementation, planning and staff analysis, recruiting, interviewing and screening volunteers, orienting and training volunteers, and more.
From The Funding Information Center Bibliography, 11/30/12
Public Funding Opportunities
Bridging the Gap: Early Translational Research Awards: RFA R-13-ETRA-1
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12/14/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Applicants may request a maximum of $1 million in total costs over a period of one to three years.
ELIGIBILITY: The applicant must be a Texas-based entity. Any not-for-profit institution that conducts research is eligible to apply for funding under this award mechanism. A public or private company is not eligible for funding under this award mechanism; these entities must use the appropriate award mechanism(s) under CPRIT’s Commercialization Program.
The Principal Investigator (PI) must have a doctoral degree, including M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., Dr.P.H., D.O., D.V.M., or equivalent, and must reside in Texas during the time the research that is the subject of the grant is conducted. A PI may submit only one application under this RFA during this funding cycle. A PI may resubmit an application that was previously not funded (See Section 8). However, such a submission will consume the institution’s quota. Because this award mechanism is intended to support research directed by a single investigator, only one Co-PI may be included. Collaborators should have specific and well-defined roles. Collaborations are permitted and encouraged, and collaborators may or may not reside in Texas.
PURPOSE: This Request for Applications (RFA) solicits applications for innovative research projects addressing critically important questions that will significantly advance the treatment of cancer. The objective of this award is to “bridge the gap” between promising new discoveries achieved in the research laboratory and commercial development by funding attainment of a Target Product Profile (See Section 3, Mechanism of Support) for the therapeutic, device, or diagnostic assay through activities up to and including preclinical proof-of-principle data that demonstrate applicability to the planned clinical scenario. The work funded under this RFA must be deemed sufficiently robust such that successful completion would result in identification of a “lead” compound, assay, or device that, as a next stage, could be taken into full development in compliance with International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines and U.S. regulatory guidance documents and regulations.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: HelpDesk support is available for questions regarding user registration and online submission of applications. Telephone: (866) 941-7146, e-mail: Help@CPRITGrants.org. For more information see http://www.cprit.state.tx.us/images/uploads/rfa_r-13-etra-1.pdf
From CPRIT Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) cancer research
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in Underserved Rural Communities (R01): RFA-HL-13-013
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 12/11/12. Application: 1/11/13.
$ AVAILABLE: NHLBI intends to fund up to four awards, corresponding to a total of $800,000 for fiscal year 2013. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
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 overall objective is to build the evidence base and accelerate the implementation and translation of evidence- or practice-based interventions into practice in rural communities. To accomplish this objective, NHLBI invites applications that will plan and execute well-designed controlled trials that maximize the opportunities available in rural communities to reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors. The long-term goal is to foster sustainable interventions and scientific research that will lead to reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in high-risk rural populations.
CFDA: 93.837
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-013.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) medical research, rural health, cardiovascular/heart disease
Nociceptive Genito Urinary Development Molecular Anatomy Projects (nGUDMAP) (U01): RFA-DK-12-024
SOURCE: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 2/14/13. Application: 3/14/13.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIDDK intends to commit $1,500,000 in total cost in FY 2013.
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 (FOA) is to seek applications for Research Projects and Atlas Assembly Projects that will build a murine molecular anatomy atlas of the nociceptors (pain receptors) and associated cell types in pain processing of the urinary tract and the pelvic region. It is anticipated that the detailed description of the developmental origins, and the anatomical and biochemical heterogeneity of the murine nociceptors (pain receptors) and associated cells, will lay a foundation to support the long-term goal of developing new therapies for urologic chronic pelvic pain syndromes (UCPPS), traditionally referred to as Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS) and Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS).
CFDA: 93.847
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-12-024.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) medical research
Physical Activity and Weight Control Interventions among Cancer Survivors: Effects on Biomarkers of Prognosis and Survival (R01): PAR-12-228
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/5, 6/5, 10/5. Expires 9/8/15.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, 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: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages transdisciplinary and translational research that will identify specific biological or biobehavioral pathways through which physical activity and/or weight control (either weight loss or avoidance of weight gain) may affect cancer prognosis and survival. Research applications must test the effects of physical activity or weight control or both interventions on biomarkers of cancer prognosis among cancer survivors identified by previous animal or observational research, which may include but are not limited to intervention-induced changes in sex hormones, insulin or insulin-like growth factors or their binding proteins, insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, leptin and other adipokines, immunologic or inflammatory factors, oxidative stress and DNA damage or repair capacity, angiogenesis, or prostaglandins. This research will require transdisciplinary approaches that bring together behavioral intervention expertise, cancer biology, and other basic and clinical science disciplines relevant to the pathways being studied. Understanding the pathways through which these interventions are effective would identify the optimal type and intensity of intervention and determine who is most likely to benefit from these interventions by cancer type, age, or other host factors.
CFDA: 93.393, 93.399
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-228.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) medical research, cancer research, obesity
Physical Activity and Weight Control Interventions among Cancer Survivors: Effects on Biomarkers of Prognosis and Survival (R21): PAR-12-229
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2/16, 6/16, 10/16. Expires 9/8/15.
$ AVAILABLE: The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations, 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: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages transdisciplinary and translational research that will identify specific biological or biobehavioral pathways through which physical activity and/or weight control (either weight loss or avoidance of weight gain) may affect cancer prognosis and survival. Research applications must test the effects of physical activity or weight control or both interventions on biomarkers of cancer prognosis among cancer survivors identified by previous animal or observational research, which may include but are not limited to intervention-induced changes in sex hormones, insulin or insulin-like growth factors or their binding proteins, insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, leptin and other adipokines, immunologic or inflammatory factors, oxidative stress and DNA damage or repair capacity, angiogenesis, or prostaglandins. This research will require transdisciplinary approaches that bring together behavioral intervention expertise, cancer biology, and other basic and clinical science disciplines relevant to the pathways being studied. Understanding the pathways through which these interventions are effective would identify the optimal type and intensity of intervention and determine who is most likely to benefit from these interventions by cancer type, age, or other host factors.
CFDA: 93.393, 93.399
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-229.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) medical research, cancer research, obesity
Recruitment of Established Investigators: RFA R--13--REII--1
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing.
$ AVAILABLE: Grant funds of up to $7.5 million (total costs) for the five-year period may be requested.
ELIGIBILITY: Applications must be submitted by the president, provost, or appropriate dean of a Texas-based public or private institution of higher education, including academic health institutions. The application must be submitted on behalf of a specific candidate. A candidate may be nominated by only one institution. If more than one institution is interested in a given candidate, negotiations as to which institution will nominate him or her must be concluded before the nomination is made. Candidates who have already accepted a position at the recruiting institution are not eligible for a recruitment award. An investment by CPRIT was obviously not necessary. Such individuals may, however, apply for other CPRIT grant awards, as appropriate. The candidate must have a doctoral degree, including M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., Dr.P.H., D.O., D.V.M., or equivalent, and reside in Texas for the duration of the appointment. At the time of the application, the candidate will likely hold an appointment at the rank of professor (or equivalent) at an accredited academic institution, research institution, industry, government agency, or private foundation not primarily based in Texas. The candidate must not reside in Texas at the time the application is submitted.
PURPOSE: This award is designed to attract outstanding senior research faculty with established cancer research programs to academic institutions in Texas. CPRIT expects outcomes of supported activities to directly and indirectly benefit subsequent cancer research efforts, cancer public health policy, or the continuum of cancer care—from prevention to treatment and cure. To fulfill this vision, applications may address any research topic or issue related to cancer biology, causation, prevention, detection or screening, treatment, or cure.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: HelpDesk support is available for questions regarding user registration and online submission of applications. Telephone: (866) 941-7146, e-mail: Help@CPRITGrants.org. For more information see http://www.cprit.state.tx.us/images/uploads/rfa_r-13-rei-1_1.pdf
From CPRIT Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) cancer research
Recruitment of First-Time, Tenure-Track Faculty Members: RFA R--13--RFT--1
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing.
$ AVAILABLE: Grant funds of up to $2 million (total costs) for the four-year period may be awarded.
ELIGIBILITY: Applications must be submitted by the president, provost, or appropriate dean of a Texas-based public or private institution of higher education, including academic health institutions. The application must be submitted on behalf of a specific candidate. A candidate may be nominated by only one institution. If more than one institution is interested in a given candidate, negotiations as to which institution will nominate him or her must be concluded before the nomination is made. Candidates who have already accepted a position at the recruiting institution are not eligible for a recruitment award. An investment by CPRIT was obviously not necessary. Such individuals may, however, apply for other CPRIT grant awards, as appropriate. The candidate must have a doctoral degree, including M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., Dr.P.H., D.O., D.V.M., or equivalent, and reside in Texas for the duration of the appointment. At the time of the application, the candidate will likely hold an appointment at the rank of professor (or equivalent) at an accredited academic institution, research institution, industry, government agency, or private foundation not primarily based in Texas. The candidate must not reside in Texas at the time the application is submitted.
PURPOSE: This Request for Applications (RFA) seeks to support emerging investigators and research scientists with the ability to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research, promote inquiry into new areas, foster collaboration, and stimulate growth in the field. CPRIT expects outcomes of supported activities to directly and indirectly benefit subsequent cancer research efforts, cancer public health policy, or the continuum of cancer care—from prevention to treatment and cure. To fulfill this vision, applications may address any research topic or issue related to cancer biology, causation, prevention, detection or screening, treatment, or cure.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: HelpDesk support is available for questions regarding user registration and online submission of applications. Telephone: (866) 941-7146, e-mail: Help@CPRITGrants.org. For more information see http://www.cprit.state.tx.us/images/uploads/rfa_r-13-rft-1_1.pdf
From CPRIT Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) cancer research
Recruitment of Investigators Performing Translational Research: RFA R--13--RTR--1
SOURCE: Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Ongoing.
$ AVAILABLE: Grant funds of up to $2 million (total costs) for the five-year period may be awarded to newly independent investigators. Grant funds of up to $4.5 million (total costs) for the five-year period may be awarded to rising stars. Grant funds of up to $7.5 million (total costs) for the five-year period may be awarded to established investigators. Award requests may include indirect costs of up to five percent of the total award amount (5.263 percent of the direct costs).
ELIGIBILITY: Applications must be submitted by the president, provost, or appropriate dean of a Texas-based public or private institution of higher education, including academic health institutions. The application must be submitted on behalf of a specific candidate. A candidate may be nominated by only one institution. If more than one institution is interested in a given candidate, negotiations as to which institution will nominate him or her must be concluded before the nomination is made. Candidates who have already accepted a position at the recruiting institution are not eligible for a recruitment award. An investment by CPRIT was obviously not necessary. Such individuals may, however, apply for other CPRIT grant awards, as appropriate. The candidate must have a doctoral degree, including M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., Dr.P.H., D.O., D.V.M., or equivalent, and reside in Texas for the duration of the appointment. At the time of the application, the candidate will likely hold an appointment at the rank of professor (or equivalent) at an accredited academic institution, research institution, industry, government agency, or private foundation not primarily based in Texas. The candidate must not reside in Texas at the time the application is submitted.
PURPOSE: This Request for Applications (RFA) seeks to support investigators performing translational research who have the ability to make outstanding contributions to the field of cancer research, promote inquiry into new areas, foster collaboration, and stimulate growth in the field. CPRIT expects outcomes of supported activities to directly and indirectly benefit subsequent cancer research efforts, cancer public health policy, and especially the continuum of cancer care—from prevention to treatment and cure. To fulfill this vision, applicants may address any research topic or issue related to cancer biology, causation, prevention, detection or screening, treatment, or cure by conducting studies that bridge the gap between mechanistically oriented, laboratory-based cancer research and its ultimate clinical application.
CFDA: none
CONTACT: HelpDesk support is available for questions regarding user registration and online submission of applications. Telephone: (866) 941-7146, e-mail: Help@CPRITGrants.org. For more information see http://www.cprit.state.tx.us/images/uploads/rfa_r-13-rtr-1_1.pdf
From CPRIT Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) cancer research
Private Funding Opportunities
Mental Health Research Grants for Tenure-Track Assistant Professors in Texas
SOURCE: Hogg Foundation
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1/9/13.
$ AVAILABLE: Depending on the quality of proposals received, the foundation plans to award 10 grants of up to $19,250 to eligible institutions of higher education.
ELIGIBILITY: Please see URL for eligibility information.
PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this initiative is to increase the pool of junior faculty doing quality mental health research. A secondary goal is to encourage the disbursement of research findings to the greater field of mental health researchers, policy makers and service providers through grant recipients’ presentation of their findings at state and national conferences and meetings.
CONTACT: Questions about this RFP must be submitted by email to hogg-grants@austin.utexas.edu. No phone calls, please. For more information see http://hogg.utexas.edu/rfp/research_grants_rfp_2013.html
From Hogg Foundation e-mail, 11/27/12
Subject(s) mental health, health professions training
Shade Structure Grant Program
SOURCE: American Academy of Dermatology
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The 2013 Shade Structure Grant Program application will be open until 2/1/13.
$ AVAILABLE: Each shade structure grant is valued up to $8,000, which includes the cost for a shade structure and installation.
ELIGIBILITY: The Academy shade structure grant program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that provide services, programs and curricula to children and teenagers who are 18 and younger. To be considered for grants, applicants must:
* Be recommended by an Academy member dermatologist. Locate an Academy member dermatologist by using the Find a Dermatologist tool at http://www.aad.org/find-a-derm/.
* Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to sun safety and skin cancer awareness by having a sun-safety/skin cancer awareness program in place for at least one year prior to application.
* Consider a shade structure that meets the stringent requirements of the Academy.
PURPOSE: The American Academy of Dermatology's (Academy) shade structure grant program awards grants to public schools and nonprofit organizations for installing permanent shade structures for outdoor locations that are not protected from the sun, such as playgrounds, pools, or recreation spaces. In addition to the grant, the Academy also provides a permanent sign near the shade structure. The AAD receives support for this program from its members.
CONTACT: If you have questions about the program, e-mail shadestructure@aad.org. For more information see http://www.aad.org/spot-skin-cancer/what-we-do/shade-structure-grant-program/shade-structure-grant-program
From American Academy of Dermatology Web site, accessed 11/29/12
Subject(s) children's health, prevention
Events
Board Essentials Online
SPONSOR: Greenlights for Nonprofit Success
WHEN: January 15, 11 am to noon.
WHERE: Online.
DESCRIPTION: This live, interactive, online training presentation provides the fundamental principles and best practices that every nonprofit board member…and the staff who work with them…should know.
Join us from anywhere to learn the top 10 roles and responsibilities of board members, with special emphasis on the board’s role in financial oversight, fundraising, planning, and partnering with the organization’s executive leader. You’ll come away with a clear understanding of the important roles of nonprofit board members and dozens of ideas for enhancing your board's impact and effectiveness.
Website link and dial-in information will be sent to registrants a few days prior to the training.
COST: $15 members / $30 non-members.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, call (512) 477-5955 ext. 252.
From Greenlights for Nonprofit Success e-mail, 11/27/12
The Form 990 - Important Things You Need to Know
SPONSOR: Greenlights for Nonprofit Success
WHEN: January 28, 11:30 am to 1 pm.
WHERE: Greenlights for Nonprofit Success, 7703 N. Lamar Blvd., Suite 400, (Austin, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Grab a lunch- we'll provide the drinks and snacks - and join us to discuss Form 990, the tax return for most nonprofits, and make sure your nonprofit is ready to file correctly. With the form undergoing major revisions in recent years and smaller nonprofits now subject to the additional reporting, it’s more important now than ever that you know the latest. The IRS is requiring more schedules, more disclosures, and more narrative information. Many donors use the information on your 990 to determine whether your organization is worth supporting. Learn how the 990 has changed and what the IRS considers to be best practices, as well as ways to improve your organization's governance. It is suggested that you bring a copy of the form to the workshop for reference, and you can download it at http://apps.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/formsInstructions.html. We’ll also discuss some common taxable activities for nonprofits and how you can avoid or minimize potential tax liability.
COST: Free for members / $15 non-members.
CONTACT: If you have any questions, call (512) 477-5955 ext. 252.
From Greenlights for Nonprofit Success e-mail, 11/27/12
Webinar - The Quest for Grants Webinar Series "So You Want Me to Write a Grant"
SPONSOR: Texas Center for Grants Development, Harris County Department of Education (HCDE)
WHEN: December 13, 1:30 to 3 pm.
WHERE: Webinar.
DESCRIPTION: This session is designed to teach participants: components of a grant proposal; how to manage the writing process from preparation through submission; and how to make sure reviewers like your proposal.
COST: $79.95.
CONTACT: Martha Froude, (713) 696-1393.
From Texas Center for Grants Development e-mail, 11/27/12
Awards in Texas
Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth will share in a $120,000 grant Dannon Company for community-based nutritional and wellness programs for children.
From The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 10/18/12
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