Expected Number of Awards: 75
Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000,000
CDFA: 93.531
The purpose of this program is to create healthier communities by 1) building capacity to implement broad evidence and practice-based policy, environmental, programmatic and infrastructure changes, as appropriate, in large counties, and in states, tribes and territories, including in rural and frontier areas and 2) supporting implementation of such interventions in five strategic areas (Strategic Directions) aligning with Healthy People 2020 focus areas and achieving demonstrated progress in the following five performance measures outlined in the Affordable Care Act: 1) changes in weight, 2) changes in proper nutrition, 3) changes in physical activity, 4) changes in tobacco use prevalence, and 5) changes in emotional well being and overall mental health, as well as other program-specific measures.
Expected Number of Awards: 75
Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000,000
CDFA: 93.531
Expected Number of Awards: 75
Estimated Total Program Funding: $900,000,000
CDFA: 93.531
Description
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications from institutions to implement and evaluate the NIDDK Short-Term Education Program for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP). STEP-UP is a national program designed to provide ten to twelve weeks of summer research education and training for high school and undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in the NIDDK mission areas including diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, nutrition, obesity, and digestive, liver, urologic, kidney, and hematologic diseases.
Link to Full Announcement
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-011.html
The SQ Foundation, a nonprofit foundation created in 2009 by SQA Pharmacy Services to enhance the health and well-being of underserved individuals, is accepting applications for its Better Health for Living program, which awards grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that provide health services to low-income individuals, including those without health insurance or whose insurance coverage needs to be supplemented.
Grants will be awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities (including but not limited to local health departments and state agencies) located in the states of Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. Applicants must offer programs designed to improve in significant and measurable ways the health of those without health insurance or those in need of health insurance supplementation. Service areas may include but are not limited to pharmacy care, behavioral health, primary care, dental care, and health education.
Grants will range from $4,000 to $8,000 each. In 2010, the foundation awarded a total of five grants to healthcare organizations in three states.
Visit the SQ Foundation Web site for the complete Request for Proposals and application procedures.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Erie Maritime Museum (Orientation Room)150 East Front Street, Erie, PA
this is the same location as the Blasco Library Organizations planning to submit a grant proposal should make every effort to attend upcoming grant-writing workshop, which will be hosted by our program officer, David González. All workshops take place from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Please e-mail Donna Buseck or call (814) 454-0843 to reserve your spot.
Deadline is July 15, 2011
Health
Our citizens need to make good decisions about preventative measures and to seek appropriate and timely treatment when needed. In many ways, Erie is resource-rich when it comes to healthcare programs and services available. Yet, significant disparities driven by race, income, and other barriers to access remain.
School- and community-based wellness initiatives, encouraging the location of grocery stores in urban areas, the sale of healthy food in non-food stores, public health campaigns and evidence-based interventions, teen pregnancy and child abuse prevention strategies are among the projects considered in this program area.
Grants are announced by October 3, 2011.If you have questions, e-mail David González, program officer or call (814) 454-0843.
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009, authorized incentive payments through Medicare and Medicaid to clinicians and hospitals when they use electronic health records (EHR) privately and securely to achieve specified improvements in care delivery. HITECH's goal is not solely the adoption of EHR but "meaningful use" of EHRs; the use by providers to acheive significant improvements in care.
The primary purpose of the Rural Health Health Information Technology Network Program is to support rural organizations in their ability to effectively achieve "meaningful use" requirements. The Rural Health Information Technology Network Program is authorized under Section 330A (f) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The purpose of the program is to expand access to, coordinate and improve the quality of essential health care services, and enhance the delivery of health care in rural areas. The program will support rural providers who work in formal networks, alliances, coalitions or partnerships in their effort to effectively acheive "meaningful use" requirements. Funds provided through this program are not used for direct delivery of services.
Upon completion of the grant program, a network should have completed a thorough strategic planning process, business planning process, and have a sounds strategy in place for sustaining its operations. Some anticipated outcomes of supporting the development of rural health networks include: achieving economies of scale and cost efficiencies; increasing the financial viability of the network, enhancing professional development; enhancing workforce recruitment and retention; sharing staff and expertise across network members; enhancing the continuum of care; ensuring continuous quality improvement of the care provided by network members.
It is anticipated that this will be a one-time funding opportunity to assist networks in attaining meaningful use standards for electronic health records and other HIT activities that will support the achievement of meaningful use. Some activities that can be supported by grant funds are as follows: workforce analysis; EHR strategic plan development; EHR training; purchase of HIT equipment; identify and locate certified HIT equipment vendors; and installation of broadband.
Networks should have a history of organizational collaboration and must have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) prior to applying to this program.
The Rural Health Information Technology Program supports HRSA's goals of improving access and quality of health care, improving health outcomes, and improving public health and health care systems. The Program also supports HHS goals to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of health care and to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Please refer to http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ or http://healthit.hhs.gov/standardsandcertification for more information regarding meaningful use and certification criteria.
The primary purpose of the Rural Health Health Information Technology Network Program is to support rural organizations in their ability to effectively achieve "meaningful use" requirements. The Rural Health Information Technology Network Program is authorized under Section 330A (f) of the Public Health Service Act, as amended. The purpose of the program is to expand access to, coordinate and improve the quality of essential health care services, and enhance the delivery of health care in rural areas. The program will support rural providers who work in formal networks, alliances, coalitions or partnerships in their effort to effectively acheive "meaningful use" requirements. Funds provided through this program are not used for direct delivery of services.
Upon completion of the grant program, a network should have completed a thorough strategic planning process, business planning process, and have a sounds strategy in place for sustaining its operations. Some anticipated outcomes of supporting the development of rural health networks include: achieving economies of scale and cost efficiencies; increasing the financial viability of the network, enhancing professional development; enhancing workforce recruitment and retention; sharing staff and expertise across network members; enhancing the continuum of care; ensuring continuous quality improvement of the care provided by network members.
It is anticipated that this will be a one-time funding opportunity to assist networks in attaining meaningful use standards for electronic health records and other HIT activities that will support the achievement of meaningful use. Some activities that can be supported by grant funds are as follows: workforce analysis; EHR strategic plan development; EHR training; purchase of HIT equipment; identify and locate certified HIT equipment vendors; and installation of broadband.
Networks should have a history of organizational collaboration and must have a memorandum of understanding (MOU) prior to applying to this program.
The Rural Health Information Technology Program supports HRSA's goals of improving access and quality of health care, improving health outcomes, and improving public health and health care systems. The Program also supports HHS goals to improve the quality, affordability, and accessibility of health care and to promote the economic and social well-being of individuals, families, and communities.
Please refer to http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ or http://healthit.hhs.gov/standardsandcertification for more information regarding meaningful use and certification criteria.
[from Philanthropy News Digest] The American Psychiatric Foundation, the philanthropic and educational arm of the American Psychiatric Association, administers the Helping Hands Grant Program to provide support to medical schools for mental health service projects that are created and managed by medical students, particularly in underserved minority communities. These projects can be conducted in partnership with community agencies or in conjunction with ongoing medical school outreach activities.
The program was established to encourage medical students to participate in community service activities, particularly those focused on underserved populations; raise awareness of mental illness and the importance of early recognition of illness; and build an interest amongst medical students in psychiatry and working in underserved communities. Student projects may be conducted in partnership with community agencies or in conjunction with ongoing medical school outreach activities.
Medical schools are eligible to apply for the grants. All student projects must be conducted under medical faculty supervision. Medical students must be in their second, third, or fourth year of medical school to participate.
The application deadline for projects to take place during the 2011-2012 school year is May 25, 2011.
Visit the APF Web site for complete program guidelines and application.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
[from Philanthropy News Digest]
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving is accepting nominations for its Leadership in Caregiving Award. The annual award recognizes leadership in implementing innovative partnerships between community agencies and caregiving researchers to bridge the gap between science and practice. These partnerships help move effective caregiver support programs to widespread use in the community more quickly and efficiently.
The award-winning team will be announced at the RCI's National Summit to be held October 5-7, 2011 in Americus, Georgia. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter will present the team with a cash award of $20,000 and a statuette. The cash award is intended to support the team's efforts in implementing effective caregiver interventions at the community level.
Winning partnerships must have clearly demonstrated: dedication to developing effective evidence-based caregiver interventions that improve the health and well-being of caregivers; collaboration and partnerships between all stakeholders in the caregiving process; potential for developing or more effectively using financial, educational, and human resources to support caregivers; effective reach into the target population; and potential to serve as a model for other individuals, groups, organizations or communities in efforts to better support caregivers.
Complete program guidelines and nomination forms are available at the Rosalynn Carter Institute Web site.
Contact:
Link to Complete RFP
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