December 8, 2003
For additional information, pre-application technical consultation audio-conference calls will be held on December 16 and 18, 2003 at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.
Youth Violence Prevention Through Community-Level Change
http://www.cdc.gov
Sociocultural and Community Risk and Protective Factors for Child Maltreatment and Youth Violence
http://www.cdc.gov
Cooperative Agreement For Research On The Association Between Exposure To Media Violence And Youth Violence
December 3, 2003
What Congregations Should Know About Federal Funding for Child Care. A brochure aimed at informing faith-based organizations about Federal Funding opportunities available to them through the Department of Health and Human Services. Head to the Child Care Bureau's website at the following link: http://www.acf.dhhs.gov. If you click on the ".PDF" option, you will be able to print and reproduce the document in its brochure form.
November 19, 2003
CHHCS Grant Alert
Champions Youth Nutrition and Fitness: The General Mills Foundation will award 50 grants, $10,000 each, to not-for-profit organizations with innovative programs that help youth develop good nutrition and fitness habits.
http://www.healthinschools.org
November 12, 2003
The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced the availability of approximately $3,733,332 to fund scholarships for American Indians and Alaska Natives pursuing preparatory, pregraduate, and professional programs. Approximately 200 awards, 100 of which are continuing, are for 10 months duration and the average award to a full-time student is approximately $20,000. A more detailed description can be found at http://www.healthinschools.org
The Office of Population Affairs announces the anticipated availability of funds for 2004 Family Planning Services. Approximately $49 million will be awarded to 24 states to establish and operate voluntary family-planning services projects.
To view the complete program announcement in the Federal Register, head to https://egrants.osophs.dhhs.gov For further information, head to https://egrants.osophs.dhhs.gov or call Janice Ely, (312) 886-3864 (Michigan/Ohio) or Evelyn Glass (214) 767-3088 (Texas).
Approximately $94 million dollars and 177 grantees will be awarded. The purpose of this funding is to provide, on an ongoing outpatient basis, high quality early intervention services/primary care to individuals with HIV infection.
For the complete grant announcement and application guidance, head to: http://www.hrsa.gov. Or Contact Wayne Sauseda, phone (301) 443-0493, or email wsauseda@hrsa.gov.
The Ford Foundation Fellowship Awards include 60 predoctoral, 35 dissertation and 20 postdoctoral fellowships, and are slated for candidates planning a career in research or teaching at the college or university level.
For further information, or to apply online, head to: http://www7.nationalacademies.org. Otherwise, Contact the PGA Fellowships Office by email: infofell@nas.edu; telephone: (202) 334-2872; fax: (202) 334-3419 or mail: PGA Fellowships Office GR 346A National Research Council of the National Academies 500 Fifth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases' seeks applications proposing innovative and practical approaches to accessing, enrolling and retaining women and racial/ethnic minorities in HIV/AIDS research trials in the United States.
For further assistance with the application process, email GrantsInfo@nih.gov or call (301) 435-0714. Financial and/or grant management matters should be referred to Laura Eisenman, email le55d@nih.gov or call (301) 402-5541.
The NIH Loan Repayment Programs represent a vital component of the federal government's efforts to attract health professionals to research careers in areas of national need. LPRs repay up to $35,000 a year of qualified educational debt for health professionals pursuing careers in clinical, pediatric, contraception and infertility or health disparities research, as well as provide coverage for federal and state tax liabilities.
For more information, please refer to the "Quick 'n Easy Application Guide" at https://www.lrp.nih.gov and/or call the LRP Help Line at (866) 849-4047.
This Request for Application seeks the submission of research grant applications that create, develop, and evaluate health communication strategies aimed at translating vision research advances into improved health.
William W. Darby, Grants Management Office National Eye Institute, (301) 451-2020 or email wwd@nei.nih.gov
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide, with support from the National > Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' (NIAID), is soliciting applications for its Community Education and Outreach Partnership Program (CEOPP).
For an application package, head to: http://www.extranet.ogilvypr.com. For further information, Contact Matthew Murguía, at (301) 435-7164 or email > mmurguia@hvrcampaign.niaid.nih.gov
Albertsons Grocery Store Health & Nutrition Grants: Albertsons provides grants to fund health and nutrition-oriented programs or community resources that affect the availability of adequate health care and human service support. http://www.healthinschools.org
October 20, 2003
THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION SYNOPSIS for Faith-Based Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Program for Women of Color. This requirement is being issued by GovWorks, under the franchise authority of the Department of the Interior (DOI), on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women?s Health, Washington, DC. GovWorks is seeking potential contractors to provide one or more cardiovascular disease prevention programs for women of color, aged 40-60 years. Each program shall be implemented at 25 faith-based sites throughout the United States. GovWorks intends to issue one or more Time and Materials contracts for this procurement. A draft copy of the Statement of Work can be found at http://www.govworks.gov . As a result of this announcement, GovWorks will issue a solicitation to interested parties on or about October 24, 2003. Interested parties shall identify their interest and request a copy of the solicitation package on or before 4:00 pm Eastern Time October 23, 2003. Requests MUST be submitted via email to melissa.rountree@mms.gov AND kimberly.blue@mms.gov. The email must contain your company name and a point of Contact including name, address, phone, fax, and email if you are interested in participating in this requirement. No telephone inquiries will be accepted.
August 12, 2003
Requests for Proposals (RFP). The Office on Women's Health (OWH) is sending out Requests for Proposals (RFP) to community organizations in specific communities in eight states to partner with OWH to provide lupus educational and awareness seminars to the public and health professionals on the subject of lupus the disease, managing lupus, research and treatment, and acquiring social services assistance for lupus patients and their support groups.
RFPs will be accepted from community organizations, faith-based organizations, and public health clinics currently providing services to women, particularly women of color. The contracts will be in the amount of $10,000 each and the period of performance will be one year.
The RFPs will be awarded to community organizations within the following communities: Marshall, Alabama; Pope, Arkansas; W. Felicia, Louisiana; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Swift, Minnesota; Clatsop, Oregon; and Windsor, Vermont.
The RFP will be posted the week of August 11, 2003. The closing date for the proposals is Friday, August 29, 2003.
For specific information on the application process, Contact Marie Sunday at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Finance Office, at 301-443-7081. For specific information on the seminars to be conducted, Contact Susan Russell, Office on Women's Health, at 202-690-5414.
March 11, 2003
RFA: Spirit of Eagles American Indian/Alaska Native Leadership Initiative on Cancer
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