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How did it come to pass that the Detroit, MI area has such a disproportionately low number of federally qualified community health centers? "That's a very good question," says Chris Allen, executive director & CEO of the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority. "We can look back and say a lot of t... read more 06/29/2010 2:31 PM

FEDERAL GRANTS

(AGING) AoA Allocates $500K for Training Program
Agency: Dept. of Health & Human Services, Admin. on Aging. Program: Strengthening the Aging Network: An Opportunity for Training and Evaluation (CFDA Number 93.048) (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-AoA-PG-1029). Eligibility: State, county, city, township governments; public and state control... read more 06/29/2010 2:29 PM

(AUTISM) HHS Allocates $2M for Resource Center
Agency: Dept. of Health & Human Services, Admin. for Children & Families. Program: National Autism Resource and Information Center (CFDA Number 93.631) (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-ACF-ADD-DN-0135). Eligibility: state, county, city, township governments; independent school districts;... read more 07/01/2010 1:04 PM

(INDIAN) Agency Sets Aside $757K for Psychology Training
Agency: Indian Health Service. Program: American Indians into Psychology (CFDA Number 93.970) (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-IHS-INPSY-0001). Eligibility: Public and nonprofit private colleges and universities that offer a Ph.D. degree in clinical programs accredited by the American Psychologi... read more 07/01/2010 1:06 PM

(NUTRITION) HHS To Spend $1.6M on Sodium Reduction Projects
Agency: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention; Program: Sodium Reduction in Communities (CFDA Number 93.283) (Funding Opportunity Number CDC- FOA DP10-1019); Eligibility: official local health department or equivalent to serve as lead/fiduciary agent... read more 06/28/2010 12:40 PM

(PREGNANCY) Agency Allocates Millions for Assistance Programs
Agency: Office of Public Health and Science, Office of Adolescent Health. Program: FY10 Support for Pregnant and Parenting Teens and Women (CFDA Number 93.500) (Funding Opportunity Number AH-SP1-10-003); Eligibility: State governments Native American tribal governments, nonprofits other than institu... read more 07/02/2010 1:02 PM

(SCHOOL CENTERS) HRSA Allocates $50M To Expand Capacity
Agency: Health Resources & Services Admin. Program: Affordable Care Act School-Based Health Centers Capital Program (CFDA Number: 93.501) (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA-10-276). Eligibility: School-based health centers or sponsoring facility of school-based health centers. Funding: $50 million... read more 07/01/2010 1:08 PM

(SUBSTANCE ABUSE) HHS Allocates $1M for Anti-Alcohol Projects
Agency: Dept. of Health & Human Services, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention; Program: Reducing Risks for Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancy in Women Attending Federally Funded Community Health Centers and Title X Programs (CFDA Number 93.283) (Funding Opportunity Number CDC-RFA-DD-10-1006). El... read more 06/28/2010 12:42 PM

(TRIBAL HEALTH) Agency Sets Aside $3M for Home Visit Programs
Agency: Admin. for Children & Families, Office of Family Assistance, Child Care Bureau; Program: Affordable Care Act Tribal Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting Grant Program (CFDA Number 93.508) (Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2010-ACF-OFA-TH-0134); Eligibility: federally recogniz... read more 06/29/2010 2:28 PM

Federal Update

(AUDIOCONFERENCE) Hosts Provide Tips on Navigating HUD Grants Maze
"Although delayed by several months, the U.S. Housing & Urban Development Dept. has finally started its grant making season," says Ray Sweeney, long-time professional grant writer, federal funding consultant, editor of CD Publications' Federal & Foundation Assistance Monitor and one of the h... read more 07/01/2010 4:35 PM

Funding News

(INFO TECH) Federal Grant Winner Needs Help Developing Program
The IN health information technology task force is soliciting project ideas for the $10.3 million federal grant the state Family & Social Services Admin. received in March to expand use of health information technology. Ideas submitted by any entity nationwide should address four strategi... read more 06/30/2010 4:42 PM

PRIVATE GRANTS

(REGIONAL GRANTS) Foundation Supports Child Wellness
The Wellmark Foundation facilitates improvement of healthcare in IA and SD communities by focusing its funding on childhood obesity prevention and community-based wellness. Types of support include planning grants, community-based program implementation, organizational capacity building and health p... read more 06/29/2010 09:41 AM

(REGIONAL GRANTS) Insurer Funds HIT Programs in ND
The Center for Rural Health, U. of ND School of Medicine and Health Sciences, is making funding available through Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND for its rural health grant program. Organizations interested in applying need to act quickly: Letters of intent are due July 15. BCBSND supports commu... read more 07/02/2010 1:05 PM

(ALZHEIMER'S) $20K Awards Recognize Caregiver Programs
The Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Awards program funds creative efforts addressing the needs of Alzheimer's caregivers. Three awards of $20,000 each are awarded to nonprofits, government and university applicants responding to a community need with a project focus... read more 06/30/2010 2:13 PM

(REGIONAL GRANTS) Bank Funds Programs in 19 States
The mission of Bank of the West's Charitable Investments Program is to support nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving quality of life, particularly for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Priorities include funding for Community health and mental health counseling... read more 06/30/2010 4:47 PM

(REGIONAL) Magic Johnson Foundation Funds Inner-City Programs
The Magic Johnson Foundation provides grants and assists community-based organizations and developing programs that serve the health needs of inner-city residents. The foundation is committed to helping nonprofits that demonstrate effective and innovative approaches to enabling children and youth to... read more 06/30/2010 4:45 PM

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