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Funding News and Grant Tips
New Texas HIV Case Management Standards
Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has announced the new Texas HIV Case Management Standards. All agencies will have the next year to make necessary adjustments to their internal policies in order to meet the new requirements. Beginning January 1, 2013, all agencies will be monitored for compliance with the new standards. For more information about the new Texas HIV Case Management Standards, please contact your administrative agency at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/services/service.shtm.
Learn more about the Texas HIV Case Management Project at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/contractor/casemanage.shtm.
From DSHS HIV/STD Insider Update e-mail, 2/9/12
Charitable Giving in Texas, Nationwide Jumped in 2011
Charitable giving in the United States was up some 7.5 percent in 2011, with Texas boasting some of the strongest growth in giving.
In a study conducted by the Atlas of Giving, a Dallas-based forecasting service, Americans gave nearly $346 billion to charity in 2011, including $241.3 billion from individuals, $16.5 billion from corporations, $42.1 billion through foundations, and $22 billion through bequests. The study also found that Texans and Texas-based companies gave a total of $29 billion, more than the total for all but three states — Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. An Atlas of Giving forecasts predicts that charitable giving in Texas will increase 3 percent in 2012, compared to about 3.9 percent nationally.
Atlas of Giving CEO Rob Mitchell said the relatively strong economy in Texas was behind the state's strong showing. "The unemployment rate in Texas is lower than it is in much of the rest of the United States, there is an increasing population in Texas, and you have some major economic development happening," said Mitchell, "especially in the Barnett Shale and the Eagleford Shale down in South Texas..."
From The Foundation Center's Philanthropy News Digest e-mail, 2/7/12
Public Funding Opportunities
Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs) and Coordinating Center (P30): RFA-AG-13-002
SOURCE: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 4/17/12. Application: 5/28/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIA intends to commit approximately $5.7 million for five new or renewal awards 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: This announcement issued by the National Institute on Aging (NIA) supports new and renewal applications for Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers (OAICs), centers of excellence in geriatrics research and training. This announcement solicits applications for OAIC sites and/or an OAIC Coordinating Center.
CFDA: 93.866
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-13-002.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) aged/seniors, medical research
Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health: Integrating Mental Health into Chronic Disease Care Provision in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (R01): RFA-MH-13-040
SOURCE: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/20/12. Application: 6/20/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIMH intends to commit approximately $2 million in FY 2013, to fund 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 (FOA) seeks research project grant (R01) applications that promote the establishment of an evidence base on contextually relevant, cost-effective integrated care interventions for the treatment of patients with co-morbid mental and chronic physical illnesses in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
CFDA: 93.242
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-13-040.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) mental health, chronic diseases
Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on HIV/AIDS and HIV-associated Infections in Pediatric and Maternal Populations (UM1): RFA-AI-12-001
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/28/12. Application: 9/28/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAID and partner components intend to commit up to an estimated total of $20 million of core funding in FY14 to fund one award each for the LOC, LC, SDMC comprising the Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on HIV/AIDS and HIV- associated Infections in Pediatric and Maternal Populations.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for the Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on HIV/AIDS and HIV-associated Infections in Pediatric and Maternal Populations. The Leadership Group (LG) will have overall responsibility for developing, implementing and adapting the network’s clinical research agenda to address NIAID’s HIV/AIDS scientific priorities described in the complete announcement document.
CFDA: 93.855, 93.856; 93.242; 93.865; 93.121
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-001.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, children's health, women's health
Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Integrated Strategies to Prevent HIV Infection (UM1): RFA-AI-12-011
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 8/28/12. Application: 9/28/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAID and partner components intend to commit up to an estimated total of $18.5 million of core funding in FY 14 to fund one award each for the LOC, LC, SDMC comprising the Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Integrated Strategies to Prevent HIV Infection.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for the Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Integrated Strategies to Prevent HIV Infection. The Leadership Group (LG) will have overall responsibility for developing, implementing and adapting the network’s clinical research agenda to address NIAID’s HIV/AIDS scientific priorities described in the complete announcement document.
CFDA: 93.855; 93.856; 93.242; 93.279
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-011.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, HIV/AIDS education/prevention
Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Microbicides to Prevent HIV Infection (UM1): RFA-AI-12-008
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 8/28/12. Application: 9/28/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAID and partner components intends to commit up to an estimated total of $15.7 million of core funding in FY 14 to fund one award each for the LOC, LC, SDMC comprising the Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Microbicides to Prevent HIV Infection.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for the Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Microbicides to Prevent HIV Infection. The Leadership Group (LG) will have overall responsibility for developing, implementing and adapting the network’s clinical research agenda to address NIAID’s HIV/AIDS scientific priorities described in the complete announcement document.
CFDA: 93.855; 93.856; 93.242; 93.865
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-008.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research
Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Vaccines to Prevent HIV infection (UM1): RFA-AI-12-012
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 8/28/12. Application: 9/28/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAID and partner components intend to commit up to $36.5 million of core funding depending on availability of funds in FY 14.
ELIGIBILITY: Public/state/private controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), state governments, U.S. territories or possessions, Indian/Native American tribal government (federally recognized and other than federally recognized), Indian/Native American tribally designated organizations, non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska native and native Hawaiian serving institutions, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and faith-based or community-based organizations.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for the Leadership Group for a Clinical Research Network on Vaccines to Prevent HIV Infection. The Leadership Group (LG) will have overall responsibility for developing, implementing and adapting the network’s clinical research agenda to address NIAID’s HIV/AIDS scientific priorities described in the complete announcement document.
CFDA: 93.855; 93.856; 93.242
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-012.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research
Partnerships for Development of Vaccine Technologies (R01): RFA-AI-12-014
SOURCE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/26/12. Application: 6/26/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NIAID intends to commit $9.3 million in total costs to fund 10-15 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) issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites research applications for projects focused on preclinical development of candidate technologies (including adjuvants) that would improve vaccine effectiveness and/or simplify vaccine delivery to patient populations during a natural outbreak of an infectious disease or following the intentional release of an infectious agent.
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-12-014.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) technology, medical research, biodefense/bioterrorism
Resource Support for Consortiums for HIV/AIDS and Alcohol-Related Outcomes Research Trials (CHAART) U24: RFA-AA-12-010
SOURCE: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 3/2/12. Application: 4/2/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NIAAA intends to fund an estimate of four awards, corresponding to a total of 2.5 million dollars, 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: This funding opportunity issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) solicits Cooperative Agreement (U24) applications to continue to support the currently NIAAA-funded "Consortiums for HIV/AIDS and Alcohol-Related Research Translation” (CHARRT) or Alcohol and HIV/AIDS Centers (P01, P50, P60) to enhance their capacity to carry out multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and/or integrative behavioral and biological research.
CFDA: 93.273
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-12-010.html
From NIOH Web site, accessed 2/8/12
Subject(s) HIV/AIDS research, substance abuse research`
Private Funding Opportunities
Texas Mental Health Policy Fellows
SOURCE: Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 3/6/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Please see URL for funding information.
ELIGIBILITY: A variety of Texas-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply. Examples of eligible organizations include mental health, health, disability, social service, public policy, civil rights, social justice, and consumer advocacy organizations. (Grant funding awarded to non-mental health organizations must be used to support mental health policy activities.)
Priority consideration will be given to organizations that have potential to positively affect mental health policy in Texas but are currently not actively engaged or have limited capacity to engage in mental health policy.
PURPOSE: The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is inviting eligible nonprofit organizations in Texas to submit proposals for the Hogg Mental Health Policy Fellows project.
The goal of this project is to promote and support effective mental health policy and advocacy in Texas. Specific objectives are to increase the capacity of nonprofit organizations to engage in mental health policy and advocacy, and to increase the number of people in the workforce with the skills, knowledge, expertise, and passion needed to engage effectively in mental health policy.
CONTACT: Colleen Horton, (512) 471-2988. For more information see http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/initiatives/policy_fellows.html
From Hogg Foundation for Mental Health Web site, accessed 2/10/12
Subject(s) mental health, health policy research
Events
TB Nurse Case Management
SPONSOR: Heartland National TB Center
WHEN: March 7-9.
WHERE: Heartland National TB Center, Texas Center for Infectious Disease, 2303 Southeast Military Drive, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: This course is intended for nurses and public health staff who are actively engaged in the identification, case management, and treatment of patients with TB infection or disease. The goal of the conference is to provide an in-depth training experience covering the knowledge and skills essential for the nurse with primary responsibility for TB case management. The course is designed to provide coverage of the evaluation, treatment, and case management of medically and psychosocially difficult-to-treat patients. The workshop will go beyond the basic TB curriculum and enhance the participant's ability to be accountable for all facets of case management.
COST: Registration: Free of charge, but pre-registration is mandatory and space is limited. The registration deadline is February 27.
CONTACT: Jessica Waguespack, (210) 531-4509, e-mail: jessica.waguespack@uthct.edu.
From CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Conference Information e-mail, 2/9/12
Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) Practicum
SPONSOR: Heartland National TB Center
WHEN: March 9, 10 am to 12:15 pm.
WHERE: Heartland National TB Center, Texas Center for Infectious Disease, 2303 Southeast Military Drive, (San Antonio, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The goal of this training is to provide in-depth educational and training experience for the nurse or health care worker who is responsible for screening, administering, and interpreting the tuberculin skin test. Upon course completion, participants will be able to discuss Tuberculin Skin Testing, and practice in the application of the TST.
COST: Registration: Free of charge, but pre-registration is mandatory and space is limited. The registration deadline is February 27.
CONTACT: Jessica Waguespack, (210) 531-4509, e-mail: jessica.waguespack@uthct.edu.
From CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Conference Information e-mail, 2/9/12
The Process of Collaboration - Part 1
SPONSOR: A Circle of Ten, Inc. - Network for Collaboration
WHEN: March 20-22, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
WHERE: Circle of Ten Retreat Center, (Edom, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Course will cover Linking Leadership, Community Organizing, Program Development and Grant Writing. This tailor-made workshop builds on existing skills and allows staff to meet individual and agency needs.
COST: $800.
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, 2/8/12
The Process of Collaboration - Part 1
SPONSOR: A Circle of Ten, Inc. - Network for Collaboration
WHEN: April 17-19, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
WHERE: The ARC of Texas, 8001 Centre Park Drive, (Austin, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Course will cover Linking Leadership, Community Organizing, Program Development and Grant Writing. This tailor-made workshop builds on existing skills and allows staff to meet individual and agency needs.
COST: $800.
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, 2/8/12
The Next Step - Part 2
SPONSOR: A Circle of Ten, Inc. - Network for Collaboration
WHEN: February 28 - March 1, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
WHERE: Circle of Ten Retreat Center, (Edom, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Part 2 picks up where the first workshop left off, with four real grants worked on. A team can work on your grant idea or you can learn from being on someone else’s team.
COST: $800. Part I is required to attend Part 2.
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, 2/8/12
NAPWA Opens Registration for D/FW Summit
SPONSOR: National Association of People with AIDS (NAPWA)
WHEN: April 8-12.
WHERE: American Airlines Training and Conference Center, just south of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
DESCRIPTION: This new annual event, which continues the work of NAPWA’s Staying Alive conferences, is the only national AIDS conference exclusively by and specifically for people living with HIV/AIDS. The goal of the summit is to advance HIV-positive individuals' ability to access HIV treatment and care, their knowledge of HIV prevention with positives and clinical trials, and their understanding of HIV drug resistance and other wellness information. Topics for workshops and institutes include women and HIV, Positive Youth Institute, men and HIV, HIV and hepatitis C co-infection and treatment options, HIV treatment regimens and adherence, clinical trial updates and accessing care programs, substance abuse and mental health; HIV/AIDS public policy, and more to be announced.
COST: The all-inclusive $525 registration fee covers admission to the Summit as well as lodging and meals. A limited number of scholarships are available for people who are HIV-positive and need support to attend the summit. NAPWA’s priority population for awarding scholarships is HIV–positive young people attending the summit for the first time.
CONTACT: Stephen Bailous, e-mail: sbailous@napwa.org.
From DSHS HIV/STD Insider Update e-mail, 2/9/12
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