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Congress OKs Ryan White HIV/AIDS Funding Extension

The Senate and House quickly pass legislation to extend the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006 (PL 109-415), which provides funding--more than $2.1 billion this year alone--to states, cities and community-based organizations for the provision of HIV/AIDS related services. Passe... read more 10/22/2009 12:38 PM

Development & Grant Tips

(FUNDRAISING) Nonprofits Should Be in Grant-Prep Mode, Expert Says
Since most of the FY 2010 deadlines haven't been released, nonprofits can base their schedules on last year's process. Grant solicitations don't tend to change much from year to year. read more 10/21/2009 08:24 AM

(GRANT TIP) Get Online Help With Community Health Stimulus Competition
On Friday, Oct. 23, the Nat'l Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold two pre-application technical assistance workshops--to be videocast live--for the Recovery Act-funded program, "Building Sustainable Community-Linked Infrastructure to Enable Health Science Research" (RFA-OD-09-010). CHF highlighted... read more 10/19/2009 12:14 PM

(NUTRITION) Pilot Program Offers Best Practice Model
A new nutrition program is getting big results and offers a strong model for other organizations seeking funding for similar projects. The pilot program, created by a partnership of the American Dietetic Assn. Foundation (ADAF), the American Council for Fitness & Nutrition and PE4life, focuses... read more 10/20/2009 2:45 PM

FEDERAL GRANTS

(ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH) $11M Will Fund Higher Ed Partnerships
Although they aren't eligible to apply directly, hospitals, agencies and community organizations can nevertheless play an essential role. While award recipients must be accredited institutions of higher education, grantees are encouraged by NIH to subcontract with community organizations. read more 10/20/2009 3:40 PM

(HEALTH RESEARCH) Community Partners Needed for $2.7M Breast Cancer Studies
Each research project funded through this program is required to partner with a local community-based or advocate organization focused on breast cancer as a concern. read more 10/23/2009 2:36 PM

(HEALTHCARE) Health Systems Can Get Funding for Liability/Safety Efforts
The federal Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality offers funding through two separate competitions--Demonstration Projects and Planning Grants--to allow states and healthcare systems to develop, implement and evaluate patient safety and medical liability innovations. read more 10/19/2009 12:07 PM

Outlook

(SUBSTANCE ABUSE) Drug-Free Communities Solicitation Upcoming
The Request for Applications for the FY 2010 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program likely will be made public in January, insiders tell us, with applications potentially due in March. read more 10/22/2009 11:21 AM

PRIVATE GRANTS

(DISABILITIES) Weinberg to Focus on Intellectual Disabilities in 2010
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation supports disability and other healthcare services in HI, MD, Northeastern PA and NY. read more 10/21/2009 4:21 PM

(HEALTH EDUCATION) Nursing Schools Can Apply for Support
To be eligible, applicant institutions must offer an entry-level accelerated baccalaureate nursing program or master's nursing program for non-nursing college graduates and be accredited by a nursing accrediting agency. read more 10/23/2009 2:33 PM

(HEALTHCARE) Kansas Health Will Support Small Projects
The Kansas Health Foundation offers Recognition Grants to expand the foundation's support to a broad range of health-related organizations across the state. Funding is specifically targeted for grassroots groups doing innovative and meaningful work. read more 10/22/2009 2:08 PM

(HEALTHCARE) Weinberg Will Prioritize Health Centers in 2010
The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation refocuses its healthcare giving for FY 2010-2012, putting emphasis on community health centers in MD, Northeast PA and HI. read more 10/22/2009 10:22 AM

(HIV/AIDS) Macy's Accepts Inquiries in Company Areas
The foundation supports HIV/AIDS efforts as well as women's issues, with special emphasis on minority concerns within these areas. read more 10/20/2009 2:18 PM

(MENTAL HEALTH) American Foundation Suicide Prevention Funds Research
Funding supports studies that aim to increase understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide risk, or to test treatments and other interventions designed to prevent suicide. read more 10/19/2009 11:50 AM

(MINORITY HEALTH) Kaiser to Fund Health Policy Internships
Nonprofits could use this program as a way of providing enrichment training for new employees who are just out of school. read more 10/19/2009 11:51 AM

(PUBLIC HEALTH) Grants Up to $150K Will Fund Health Impact Assessments
A new initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Pew Charitable Trusts initiative will award multiple grants over more than four years to promote the use of health impact assessments (HIAs) as a decision-making tool for policy makers. read more 10/22/2009 08:51 AM

State Healthcare Reform

(ANALYSIS) WI Takes Unique Approach to Health Reform
Health reform efforts in other states have gotten more attention, but Wisconsin is quietly doing some interesting things to reach its goal of universal coverage in the state. Over the past few years, the state has undertaken perhaps the most ambitious effort in lieu of comprehensive system reform,... read more 10/21/2009 1 PM

State Legislation

(HEALTHCARE) CA Gov Vetoes Mental Health Bill; Signs Two Others
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) signs two health bills, but vetoes three others--including a bill to expand mental health parity in the state. Schwarzenegger signs AB 119, prohibiting California health insurers from charging different premiums based on gender, and AB 108, preventing healt... read more 10/21/2009 12:59 PM

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