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Funding News and Grant Tips
New Report Finds Charitable Contributions Rose in 2011
Although the economy remains a concern for most nonprofit organizations, for the first time in four years many groups saw an increase in donations in 2011, a new report from the Nonprofit Research Collaborative finds.
The report, Nonprofit Fundraising Study, 2011, found that 53 percent of the 1,602 charities surveyed reported an increase in donations in 2011, while 70 percent said they expect to see additional growth in 2012. Donations remained flat for 16 percent of the organizations surveyed, while less than a third experienced a decline.
To boost income, most organizations are relying on a variety of fundraising techniques, with groups on average employing eight of the 10 different methods mentioned in the survey, including direct mail, special events, planned gifts, and on-line fundraising. Six in 10 respondents also said they require every board member to contribute to the organization, while about a third said their organizations set a minimum contribution amount for board members, with the average amount almost $5,000.
"These findings are a pleasant surprise, given that the collaborative’s surge in year-end giving, helped by the slowly growing economy and people responding to the needs of their communities."
From Philanthropy News Digest e-mail, 4/3/12
Texas HIV/STD Conference Abstract Due Date Extended to May 1
Abstracts for the 2012 Texas HIV/STD Conference are now due on May 1. Visit the conference call for abstracts page at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/hivstd/conference/2012/abstract.shtm for abstract submission forms and instructions. Both standard and research abstracts are due May 1.
From DSHS HIV/STD Programs HIV/STD Insider e-mail, 4/3/1
Public Funding Opportunities
Cancer Target Discovery and Development (CTDD) Network (U001): RFA-CA-12-006
SOURCE: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/21/12. Application: 6/21/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NCI intends to commit $6 million (total cost) in FY 2013 to fund six to eight awards.
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); governments; Tribal Governments (federally recognized and not federally recognized.); and U.S. territory or possessions.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and the Cancer Target Discovery and Development (CTDD) initiative is to promote innovative research on high throughput approaches to the discovery and characterization of 2 new cancer targets and their modulators. Projects resulting from this FOA are expected to bridge the gap between the enormous volumes of data generated by the comprehensive molecular characterizations of many cancer subtypes and the ability to use these data for the development of human cancer therapeutics and associated response markers.
CFDA: 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-12-006.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 4/5/12
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 4 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 4/5/12
Subject(s) rural health, cardiovascular/heart disease, health promotion/wellness
Child Health Research Career Development Award (CHRCDA) Program [K12]: RFA-HD-13-011
SOURCE: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/27/12. Application: 6/27/12.
$ AVAILABLE: The NICHD intends to award up to $2,592,000 in total costs [Direct plus Facilities and Administrative (F & A) costs] in FY 2013 to fund up to six new and/or renewal (formally known as competing continuation application) grants in response to this funding announcement.
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; governments; Tribal Governments (federally recognized and not federally recognized.); and U.S. territory or possessions.
PURPOSE: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), National Institutes of Health, invites applications for institutional research career development (K12) programs from applicant organizations that propose to support a national program of mentored institutional career development programs for junior faculty investigators who have recently completed postgraduate clinical training in a subspecialty area of Pediatrics, and are committed to launching an independent research career. The program provides supervised research training to assist the transition into productive physician scientists.
CFDA: 93.865
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-13-011.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 4/5/12
Subject(s) children's health, health professions training
Core Clinical Centers for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network, CTSN (UM1): RFA-HL-13-017
SOURCE: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (ICRH)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 5/13/12. Application: 5/21/12.
$ 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: The purpose of this announcement is to request applications for participation as a Core Clinical Center in a continuation of the Cardiothoracic Surgical Trials Network (CTSN). Highly innovative approaches to patient recruitment and retention for challenging cardiothoracic (CT) surgical trials, as well as a strong track record of prior trial performance, are sought. A separate solicitation (RFA-HL-13-022) seeks applications for a network Data Coordinating Center.
The goal of the CTSN is to evaluate CT surgical interventions and related management approaches for the treatment of cardiovascular disease and conditions in adult patients. The network provides support to maintain an infrastructure to develop, coordinate, and conduct multiple collaborative surgical trials designed to improve cardiovascular outcomes and optimize post-operative neurological function.
CFDA: 93.837
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-13-017.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 4/5/12
Subject(s) cardiovascular/heart disease, health professions training
Early Detection and Prevention of Mild Cognitive Impairment (R01): RFA-NR-12-010
SOURCE: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 4/21/12. Application: 5/21/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NINR intends to commit $2.5 million to fund three to five applications for FY2012, contingent on available funds.
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 Nursing Research (NINR) seeks to stimulate research into technologies that have the greatest future impact for pre-symptomatic detection and preventive treatment and management of age- or treatment-related mild cognitive impairment (MCI), including those occurring in the setting of Life Limiting Illnesses (LLI).
CFDA: 93.361
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-010.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 4/5/12
Subject(s) medical research, technology, mental health
Genomic Medicine Pilot Demonstration Projects (U01): RFA-HG-12-006
SOURCE: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/19/12. Application: 7/19/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NHGRI intends to fund an estimate of three to five awards, corresponding to a total of $2.6 million, 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 purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support a consortium of collaborative genomic medicine pilot Demonstration Projects designed to demonstrate the feasibility of, and develop methods for, incorporating an individual patient’s genomic findings into his or her clinical care.
CFDA: 93.172
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-12-006.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 4/5/12
Subject(s) medical research, technology
Genomic Medicine Pilot Demonstration Projects Coordinating Center (U01): RFA-HG-12-007
SOURCE: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 6/19/12. Application: 7/19/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NHGRI intends to fund one award with a total cost not to exceed $400,000 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 purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support a Coordinating Center (CC) to serve as a centralized resource to facilitate and support a consortium of collaborative genomic medicine pilot Demonstration Projects designed to demonstrate the feasibility of, and develop methods for, incorporating an individual patient’s genomic findings into his or her clinical care.
CFDA: 93.172
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-12-007.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 4/5/12
Subject(s) medical research, technology
Research to Assist Informal Caregivers in Assessing and Managing Symptoms in Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease (R01): RFA-NR-12-011
SOURCE: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Letter of Intent: 4/21/12. Application: 5/21/12.
$ AVAILABLE: NINR intends to commit $2.5 million to fund five to seven applications for FY2012, contingent on available funds.
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 is to develop tools and techniques for informal caregivers to assess adverse symptoms in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and to develop interventions to improve the management of these symptoms.
CFDA: 93.361
CONTACT: Please see URL for multiple contacts. For more information see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-12-011.html
From NIH Web site, accessed 4/5/12
Subject(s) caregiver assistance, mental health, aged/seniors
Private Funding Opportunities
Roadmaps to Health: Community Grants
SOURCE: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/2/12.
$ AVAILABLE: Up to 20 grants will be awarded in this solicitation. Grantees will receive awards of up to $200,000 each for up to 24 months to implement their proposed policy or system change strategy.
ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible, an applicant organization must be located in the United States or its territories and be a: nonprofit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; tribal group recognized by the U.S. federal government; or state or local agency.
PURPOSE: The Roadmaps to Health Community Grants program (Community Grants) will support communities to implement policy or system changes to address one of the social or economic factors that, as defined by the County Health Rankings, most strongly influence health outcomes in their community. These include: education; employment and income; family and social support; and community safety. Grantees will be organizations that participate in established coalitions or networks that span multiple sectors and perspectives and may include representatives from business; education; public health; health care; community organizations; community members; policy advocates; foundations; and policy-makers. Applicants must engage community members in the planning and implementation of projects, and must collaborate with organizations having expertise in improving the health of the public. Applicants must secure 100 percent matching support, including a cash match of at least 50 percent with the balance as in-kind support.
CONTACT: Alexis Brimage-Major, (617) 275-2865, e-mail: roadmaps@communitycatalyst.org. For more information see http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21390
From Salud America! The RWJF Research Network to Prevent Obesity among Latino Children Web site, accessed 4/4/12
Subject(s) children's health, obesity, community health, health policy research, public health
Events
2012 Texas State Cancer Advocacy Movement for Colleges and Outreach (CAMCO) 4th Annual Cancer Symposium
SPONSOR: Cancer Advocacy Movement for Colleges and Outreach (CAMCO)
WHEN: April 27, 9 am to 1:30 pm.
WHERE: Central Texas Medical Center, 1301 Wonder World Drive, (San Marcos, TX).
DESCRIPTION: The 4th Annual Texas State CAMCO Symposium is designed for primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurses, medical and nursing students and community members.
Through lecture and Q&A, upon completion of the activity, participants should be able to:
* Provide a brief overview of the Texas Cancer Registry;
* Provide an overview of cancer data that are readily accessible and frequently used;
* Discuss the main strengths and challenges in accessing, understanding, and using these cancer data;
* Analyze the benefits and risks for exercise for cancer survivors;
* Assess behavioral concerns for patients;
* Construct an exercise plan for cancer survivors;
* Define key concepts, principles and terminology relating to familial risk assessment and genetic testing;
* Discuss what causes intimacy/sex problems with cancer patients;
* Outline the emotional side effects of cancer treatment and how these emotional feelings can interact with sexual side effects;
* Identify ways that a patient and their partner can help each other and themselves during times of duress in dealing with intimacy issues during and after cancer treatment;
* Review healthy options that encourage intimacy between couples at times when they are unable to perform more strenuous physical methods but still want shared closeness.
COST: Please call or e-mail for registration fees.
CONTACT: Leslie Jones at (512) 370-1671 or e-mail: leslie.jones@texmed.org.
From TMA's Physician Oncology Education Program e-mail, 4/2/12
Identify Your Stakeholders and How to Satisfy Them
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: April 18, 9 to 11 am.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Today’s nonprofits face pressures of rapid changes in the economy, funding sources and the philanthropy world. How your stakeholders experience your agency - every time they do “business” with you - influences everything from program participation to donor and funder loyalty to your community reputation. This workshop will show you how to be the agency of choice.
In this session you will:
* Identify your most important stakeholders and their key expectations.
* Learn five ways to evaluate how well you are meeting those expectations.
* Practice a process to get “quick wins” • what you can do right now to serve your stakeholders better.
COST: $25 members / $35 non-members.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 4/6/12
Social Enterprise - a Way to Sustainability? - Lunch and Learn
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: April 24, 11:30 am to 1 pm.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: Social Enterprises aren’t “new” nor are they the only way for a nonprofit organization to become financially sustainable but done right they can be an incredible asset for organizational sustainability.
Are you curious about what a Social Enterprise is? Is your organization exploring a social enterprise but needs help in finding your way?
Come join Charlotte Keany, director of consulting at the Center for Nonprofit Management as she helps you answer the questions about Social Enterprise and gives you the understanding that you need to help you make the decision on whether to pursue a Social Enterprise for your organization.
COST: $25 members / $35 non-members.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 4/6/12
Essentials of Brand Loyalty
SPONSOR: Center for Nonprofit Management
WHEN: May 2, 9 am to noon.
WHERE: Center for Nonprofit Management, 2902 Floyd St., (Dallas, TX).
DESCRIPTION: What does your brand have to do with building loyal donors?
Everything. The relationship between marketing and development can be the lynchpin of success for fundraisers; specifically, analyzing your various audiences, understanding their motivations, and learning how to move them into your inner circle of volunteers and donors. In this four-hour interactive workshop, you will:
* Discuss the relationship between marketing and development.
* Using the “target” approach, define and categorize the stakeholders for your nonprofit.
* Define “what’s in it for them.” By analyzing stakeholders interests in your organization, you can better determine how and what to communicate.
* Create a tactical marketing/development plan with limited budget.
COST: $65 members / $115 non-members.
CONTACT: Shana Risinger, (214) 826-3470, e-mail: risinger@cnmdallas.org.
From Center for Nonprofit Management Web site, accessed 4/6/12
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