| Second Quarterly Issue (April 2003) Health Related Grant
Opportunities with No Deadlines or Frequent Deadlines1
ACHELIS FOUNDATION {Info: John Wilson at (212) 644-0322}. This
foundation supports drug and alcohol treatment, job placement
initiatives for persons with HIV/AIDS, and health care medical research
primarily in New York City and Northern New Jersey. Grants average
between $25K and $50K. B
ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES (ACF) {Info: send your
unsolicited proposals to Dr. Wade Horn, Assistant Secretary for Families
& Children, Administration for Children & Families, 370 L'Enfant
Promenade, Washington, DC 20447; (202) 401-9215}. Need federal money for
your good idea? Consider applying to the Administration for Children
& Families. You can apply for an ACF grant at anytime; you don't
have to wait for official word in the Federal Register that a grant
competition has begun. There is no set aside amount of funding for such
grant making, but there is a system in place to evaluate unsolicited
proposals. H
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH and QUALITY, AHRQ Health Services
Research {Info: Carolyn Clancy at (301) 594-1485 or E-Mail cclancy@AHRQ.gov}.
Priority interests for ongoing extramural grants for research,
demonstration, dissemination and evaluation projects to: 1) support
improvements in health outcomes; 2) strengthen quality measurement and
improvement; and 3) identify strategies to improve access, foster
appropriate use, and reduce unnecessary expenditures. Deadline dates are
February 1, June 1, and October 1. F
AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY, Economic Evaluation in
HIV and Mental Disorders Prevention {Info: Willo Pequegnat, Ph.D. at
(301) 443-6100 or E-Mail Wpequegn@nih.gov}. The purpose of these funds
is to support research on the economic evaluation of either planned or
completed studies of preventive interventions aimed at HIV/STDs, mental
disorders or dual diagnoses. Included are studies to prevent the spread
of HIV/STDs, help people cope with disease, or obtain health care or
treatment of HIV/STD-related problems. Deadline dates are January 2, May
1, and September 1. F
AGRILINK FOODS/PRO-FAC FOUNDATION (716) 383-1850. This foundation
supports health agencies, hospital building funds, hospices, medical
research, drug abuse and alcoholism prevention, rehabilitation, human
services, women, seniors, people with disabilities, minorities, homeless
and disadvantaged individuals. Funds range from $500 to $5K. The board
meets in, January, March, June, August, and October. Upstate and Western
New York nonprofits are eligible. Visit: www.agrilinkfoods.com.
NEW ? AGWAY FOUNDATON {Info: Stephen Hoefer, Chairman, at (315)
449-6474}. The Agway Foundation supports nonprofit organizations
operating statewide in CT, DE, ME, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, and
VT. Requests should focus on health care and/or children and youth
services in agricultural and rural communities. Grants range from
$1,000-$10,000. Applications may be submitted any time; the board meets
six times a year. B
NEW -- ALLSTATE FOUNDATION {Info: Jan Epstein, Executive Director,
2775 Sanders Rd., Suite F3, Northbrook, IL 60062; (847) 402-5502;
allfound@allstate.com; www.allstate.com/foundation}.
The Allstate Foundation will issue program grants to nonprofit
organizations that are related to tolerance, diversity and inclusion;
safe and vital communities; and economic empowerment. The Foundation has
no annual deadlines for submission. Proposals may be submitted
throughout the year. The Foundation's fiscal year is the same as the
calendar year. Site visits or interviews will be scheduled only if the
Foundation staff requires additional information about a proposal it has
received for consideration. The Foundation does not send written
notification of receipt of proposals. Written notification of
preliminary turn down will normally be sent within 30 days of receipt of
the proposal. Copies of these guidelines may be obtained by writing to
the Allstate Foundation's home office or the local Foundation regional
office for your area. H
ALTMAN FOUNDATION, Altman Foundation Grants {Info: Karen L. Rosa;
Vice President and Executive Director Altman Foundation, 521 Fifth
Avenue, 35th Floor; New York, NY 10175, (212) 682-0970}. The following
are areas of special interest: social welfare programs developing
long-term workable solutions that help to strengthen communities and
voluntary hospitals, health centers, and programs in the field of health
with a particular focus on improving access to services and providing
assistance to those in need of special care. Altman Foundation grants
focus almost without exception on programs within the five boroughs of
New York City. F
AMERICAN EXPRESS FOUNDATION {Info: (212) 640-5662 or visit their
website at http://www.americanexpress.com}.
A total of $9M is available for 766 grants. The Community Service
Program provides money for low-income efforts. The Economic Independence
Program focuses on initiatives encouraging self-reliance. B
AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC FOUNDATION, American Psychiatric Foundation
Grants {Info: Barbara Matos at (202) 682-6286 or fax (202) 682-3799 or
E-Mail at Bmatos@psych.org}. The APF will award grants for: public
education programs aimed at increased awareness and understanding of
mental disorders; advocacy initiatives on behalf of patients with mental
disorders and their families; outreach education and research to special
populations such as children, elderly, minorities and individuals with
HIV/AIDS; and research focusing on the prevention and treatment of
mental illness. The board reviews letters received by May 1st at its
June meeting. Letters received by November 1st are reviewed at the
board's December meeting. F
AN UNCOMMON LEGACY FOUNDATION (212) 366-6507. A total of
approximately $70K in grants/scholarships is available with up to $2K
supporting the Lesbian community. A
ASTRAEA NATIONAL LESBIAN ACTION (212) 529-8021. The foundation
supports the economic, political, educational and cultural welfare of
lesbians (e.g., expanding a women's shelter for lesbian battered women;
disseminating information about health issues specific to lesbians;
developing videos on health issues directed at women). The application
deadline is November 1.
AVON PRODUCTS FOUNDATION (212) 282-7000. Target areas include
education, health, social services and community development for women
and their children. The foundation prefers to choose their grantees, but
will accept and consider unsolicited proposals. New York City, Suffern
and Rye are eligible for this funding. A
BANKERS TRUST (212) 250-7118. Over $2.5M is given annually to NYC
agencies, primarily for community development, but also for the arts,
education and hospitals. A
BAXTER ALLEGIANCE FOUNDATION (847) 948-4605. The foundation supports
programs that benefit the entire health field including: policy and
advocacy efforts; early stage research; and projects that emphasize
access, quality cost effectiveness, or education. Grants range from $1K
to $295K with an average grant of $20K. C
BEN & JERRY'S FOUNDATION, General Fund {Info: (802) 651-9600 or
Website www.benjerry.com/foundation}.
This foundation offers competitive grants to nonprofit organizations
throughout the United States that facilitate progressive social change,
by addressing the underlying conditions of societal or environmental
problems. The foundation will consider proposals that address issues
affecting the following areas: children and families; disenfranchised
groups; and the environment. C
BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS (212) 840-0770. Generally $1M in
grants is available averaging $5K for emergency funds to CBOs providing
quality services for people living with HIV, as well as $2M available
for PWAs in the entertainment industry infected with HIV/AIDS. Annual
deadlines are June 1 and December 1. C
CALVIN KLEIN FOUNDATION (212) 719-2600. Unsolicited proposals
accepted, but must win support of company's top two officials before
getting funding. AIDS-related services and city hospitals have received
grants before ranging from $2K to $25K. B
CAMPBELL FOUNDATION ? HIV/AIDS Research and Treatment {Info: (954)
493-8822, Fax (954) 493-8801 or E-Mail campbell@aol.com}. This
foundation supports not-for-profit organizations or individuals
conducting research into the prevention and treatment of HIV, AIDS, and
related conditions and illnesses. The focus of the Campbell Foundation's
funding lies in alternative, nontraditional avenues of research. F
CARNEGIE CORPORATE FOUNDATION (212) 371-3200. This foundation
supports health care organizations. The four program rubrics are
education, international peace and security, international development
and strengthening U.S. democracy. This foundation also has a Carnegie
Corporation Scholars program. The board meets in February, April, June
and October. B
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, {Info: (888) 472-6874}.
The National Partnership for HIV seeks to develop national, state,
regional and local support for HIV prevention programs and policies
through collaboration with tax-exempt non-profit national businesses,
youth related or migrant worker organizations, academic institutions and
federally recognized Indian tribes. Funds will support technical
assistance and skill development for community-based organizations and
close gaps in leadership in the development of HIV prevention services.
CHARLES SCHWABB CORPORATION FOUNDATION (415) 636-7599. This
foundation awards $3M each year to nonprofit HIV/AIDS programs. Grant
awards last year totaled $3.2M, with $321K awarded to HIV/AIDS programs.
Grants range from $500 to $5K. General Operating Grants for health and
human services offered. Call for guidelines. B
CHILDREN'S HOPE FOUNDATION (212) 979-9206. This foundation funds
services for children with HIV/AIDS including childcare necessities,
emergency funds, hospital equipment, pain management, and family or
volunteer outings. It is requested that services involve social service
providers and case managers. A
CITIBANK OF NY, Citigrants. Grants of up to $4K are available for
educational programs from K-12 and community development. Larger grants
are available to agencies with annual budgets over $500K. For
application information, contact your local CitiBank branch. A
CITY of NEW YORK DEPARTMENT of HOMELESS SERVICES (DHS), Development
and Operation of Transitional Residences/Drop-In Centers for the
Homeless {Info: Suellen Schulman at (212) 788-9423}. DHS is seeking
organizations to develop and operate new transitional residences for
homeless single adults/families, or drop-in centers for homeless adults.
Facilities developed through this solicitation will allow DHS to meet
its projected capacity needs and to replace older, maintenance-intensive
shelters with more modern, energy efficient and structurally sound
buildings. Proposals may provide transitional residences and/or Drop-In
Centers; a separate proposal must be submitted for each. F
ROBERT STERLING CLARK FOUNDATION, Ensuring Access to Family Planning
Services {Info: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/rsclark/ or Margaret C.
Ayers at (212) 288-8900}. Projects that ensure access to family planning
services and protect reproductive freedom nationally. In addition to
policy analysis and advocacy the program includes promoting the
implementation of comprehensive sexuality education programs in the
public schools. In NYS, it also funds the "Government
Accountability" project to improve the performance and
accountability of government agencies responsible for the delivery of
health and human services. Grants range from $10K to $100K. The Board of
Directors meets four times per year: January, April, July, and October.
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COMMONWEALTH FUND (212) 606-3800. The fund is particularly interested
in projects working with low-income, minority and elderly women's health
in a number of areas like reproductive health and mental health.
Additionally, the funder prioritizes the improved access of health care
and wellness for low-income and minority children. The board meets on
recommendations in April, July and November. B
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION for the CAPITAL REGION, Healthcare Grants {Info:
(518) 446-9638 or E-Mail jmahoney@cfcr.org}. The major purpose of these
grants is to facilitate the development of better health care for the
population of the Capital Region. Nonprofit organizations serving
residents of Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and/or Saratoga counties
are eligible to apply. Multi-year funding will be considered, but the
grant period may not exceed three years. Grants range from $5K to $30K.
Application deadlines are January 5, March 16, June 8, and September 28.
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FRANCES AND EDWIN CUMMINGS MEMORIAL FUND (212) 286-1778. This fund
gives over $1M each year to New York and New Jersey social welfare youth
programs that address child abuse, homelessness, juvenile delinquency,
parenting education, teen pregnancy, employment, job training, public
shelter, and health care. Preference will be given to smaller
community-based organizations. Annual deadlines are April 1 and October
1. A ARTHUR VINING DAVIS FOUNDATIONS, Health Care (Caring Attitudes)
{Info: Dr. Jonathan T. Howe (904) 359-0670 or E-Mail arthurvining@msn.com}.
This program supports efforts to encourage caring attitudes in the
delivery of patient care. Projects should have potential for widespread
practical application and be of interest to other groups. New ideas are
encouraged, especially if they facilitate improved communication with
patients (and their families) by doctors, nurses and other caregivers,
ameliorate patient anxieties and foster caring attitudes. There are no
deadlines for proposals. The Foundations accept proposals throughout the
year. Grant applications may be submitted at any time. All proposals
must come from the president or other primary executive of an
institution. Funding amounts range from $50,000 to $200,000. F
DESIGN INDUSTRIES FOUNDATION FIGHTING AIDS, {Info: (212) 727-3100 or
visit their website www.diffa.org}.
This foundation funds nonprofit organizations providing direct patient
care, education, housing, financial and legal advocacy,
self-empowerment, behavioral research, translation services, substance
recovery, and food. Start-up or emerging programs reflecting a unique,
innovative approach to a problem are encouraged. C
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION {Write to: Corporate Contributions/111
Powder Mill Road, MSO1/L14, Maynard, MA 01754-1418}. Digital Equipment
Corporation provides cash and computer/technology grants to programs
directed towards children and youth. Grants support health, education
and leadership development programs and organizations. Health programs
should address positive social development and family issues, ranging
from HIV/AIDS education to substance abuse prevention and violence/abuse
against children. C
EQUITABLE FOUNDATION (212) 314-2566. This foundation emphasizes
helping at-risk, inner city youth in secondary and higher education.
About $2.5M is awarded each year. Service programs in New York City are
eligible for this funding. E
FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES INCORPORATED, General Fund {Info: (513)
579-7000}. This fund gives to charitable endeavors and organizations in
the areas of HIV/AIDS, arts and culture, health and welfare, education,
civic and women's issues. The company also has a program that provides
dollar-for-dollar matches for employee contributions to organizations
supporting breast cancer research, domestic violence and abuse programs,
and issues of concern to women, HIV/AIDS research, and persons affected
by HIV/AIDS. C
NEW -- SHERMAN FAIRCHILD FOUNDATION {Info: (301) 913-5990}. Although
it focuses on higher education and the arts, the Sherman Fairchild
Foundation funds some social-welfare programs. In K-12, the funder
supports renovation and equipment purchases. Human-service providers get
general operating support. The funder gives nationally, but focuses on
the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions. Most grants range from
$25,000-$50,000. The foundation has only one staffer, so you may have to
wait a long time for a response to your proposal. H
FIRST DATA WESTERN UNION FOUNDATION {Info: (303) 967-6606 or http://www.firstdatawesternunion.org}.
The Foundation focuses on four distinct areas of need, by providing
assistance in the following ways: Grants to Non-Profit
Organizations-Grants are provided for educational, health, and human
services programs, especially in support of initiatives that address
literacy, healthcare for the uninsured, nutrition, pre- and post-natal
care, childhood immunizations, poverty, language barriers and cultural
adjustment; Post-Secondary Scholarships-Scholarships are awarded to
non-traditional, low-income students who have overcome personal
challenges, exemplify initiative, exhibit a commitment to learning and
working hard, and demonstrate financial need; Disaster Relief-Emergency
assistance around the world, and right here at home, to help those whose
lives have been devastated by disaster; and International Grant making.
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FOR ALL KIDS {Info: Write to P.O. Box 225/Allendale, NJ 07401}.
Nonprofits who provide health care and education programs in underserved
communities to at-risk and disadvantaged children are eligible for
funding. A
FORD FOUNDATION, General Grants {Info: (212) 573-5000, fax (212)
599-4584 or Website http://www.fordfound.org}.
Grants range from $50K to $200K. HIV/AIDS projects are eligible under
their "asset building and community development" priority in
the human development and reproductive health unit. Human Development
and Reproductive Health Grants {Info: Write to Ford Foundation, 320 East
43 Street, New York, N.Y. 10017, E-mail office-secretary@fordfound.org,
phone (212) 573-5000, fax (212) 351-3677 or visit their website at
http://www.fordfound.org} Nonprofit agencies are welcome to submit
proposals that focus on the social, cultural and economic factors that
affect sexuality and reproductive health. Emphasis is given to
nongovernmental organizations, researchers and government agencies
acting on the expanded understanding of sexuality and reproductive
health issues reached at major United Nations conferences in the last
decade. A primary concern is empowering women to participate in
improving reproductive health and related policies. F
FORTIS FOUNDATION (212) 859-7000. This is a small foundation that
provides general and operating grants for programs that have child
development, health care, substance abuse, AIDS, and homelessness
service programs in the Metropolitan New York area. A, B
FUND FOR THE CITY OF NEW YORK (212) 925-6675. The average grant is
$5K with 40-50 awarded each year for children and youth, the urban
environment and AIDS. Computer exchange & short-term loans ($5K to
$40K) are available to nonprofits whose funding is delayed. A
GAMMA MU FOUNDATION (703) 847-1819. The foundation gives grants to
rural organizations that provide support to persons infected or affected
by HIV/AIDS. The foundation will target its resources to insure the
ongoing support of gay and lesbian health and social service
organizations. Grants are available for up to $10K with an average grant
of $5K. C
THE GAP FOUNDATION (800) 333-7899 ext. 72493. The foundation's
funding goes to "changing the lives of young people" and
focuses on preventing HIV/AIDS spread among the underserved population
ages 14 to 21. Under the HIV/AIDS priority, the company wants to reach
those whose behavior, including homelessness and substance abuse, puts
them at increased risk for infection. The foundation gives to both
community- and classroom-based efforts. Funding also goes to nonprofits
helping those living with AIDS. B C
BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION, Global Health Program. {Info:
Grant Inquiry Coordinator Info@gatesfoundation.org or http://www.gatesfoundation.org/globalhealth/guidelines.htm}.
This foundation invites proposals to develop partnerships with
established organizations with a proven track record of visionary
leadership and effective implementation. Funding is allocated in three
priority areas: Vaccine Preventable Disease, Reproductive and Child
Health, and Conditions associated with Poverty. Organizations working
within one of the three priority areas may submit a two-page Letter of
Inquiry. After reviewing all Letters of Inquiry, the foundation may
invite those organizations whose objectives fall within the scope and
mission of available funding to submit a proposal. F
DAVID GEFFEN FOUNDATION (818) 733-6333. The foundation gives HIV/AIDS
nonprofit organizations funding for general and operating support &
has supported lesbian and gay rights. C
NEW ? GENERAL SERVICE FOUNDATION {Info: Lani Shaw at (970) 920-6834
or lani@generalservice.org}. The Reproductive and Health Rights program
is dedicated to improving access to comprehensive reproductive health
care, for women and adolescents; and to supporting education efforts
which increase awareness and action around issues of reproductive
health, sexuality and reproductive choices. Priority is given to
organizations working with underserved communities and populations whose
reproductive health and rights are most impacted by poverty. Generally,
contributions are made to organizations that are described in Section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Board of Directors meets
twice each year, in the spring and again in the fall, to review
proposals and make recommendations for funding. The deadline for the
spring meeting is February 1st; the deadline for the fall is September
1st. First-time applicants or previous grantees looking for support for
new projects should submit a letter of inquiry describing their project
prior to sending a formal proposal. Funding Amount: Not specified. F
GEORGE FAMILY FOUNDATION, Integrated Healing Grants {Info: (612)
285-5435 or FamPhilAdv@USWest.Net}. Interests are: Integrated Healing
Programs which promote an integrated approach to healing mind, body,
heart & spirit; Educational Opportunity Scholarship for talented
individuals leading to personal growth & deeper understanding of the
world; Youth Development focused on human development, leadership &
mentoring; Overcoming Barriers which help women & people of color
overcome societal barriers; Collaboration Programs which result when
people & organizations cooperate to address community needs. Main
geographic funding area is the Minneapolis, MN metropolitan area, but a
review of past grant recipients shows a giving record to program across
the country and internationally. Funding Amount: not specified.
Application deadlines: October 30 and May 30. F
GILL FOUNDATION (719) 473-4455. Funds are available to support the
following areas (1) organizations serving gay men, lesbians, and
bisexual people and (2) national and non-urban HIV/AIDS organizations
and programs focusing on education, prevention, public policy, and
technical assistance for community-based HIV/AIDS organizations. Grants
average between $500 and $100K. Annual deadlines are February 15, June
15, and October 15. C
ELIZABETH GLASER FOUNDATION, Pediatric AIDS Emergency Assistance
Program {Info: (310) 314-1459}. Grants of up to $10K are available to
support hospitals and clinics that provide medical care to large
populations of infants, children, youth and pregnant women with HIV.
Funding priorities include unmet needs such as transportation, day care,
and nutrition. Annual deadline is in October. E
WILLIAM T. GRANT FOUNDATION, {Info: Grants Coordinator, Fax
(212)752-1398, E-Mail info@wtgrantfdn.org}. The foundation supports
youth services and children's health and attempts to coordinate these
programs with the three research foci of The Foundation: Youth
Development, Systems affecting Youth and The Public's View of Youth. A
full review requires four to six months. The board meets quarterly:
April, June, October and December. L
HASBRO CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION (212) 645-2400. All types of programs
will be considered including AIDS, substance abuse and disability
programs. Funds are specifically targeted to nonprofits providing direct
services. Two types of funding are available. The first source is for
local and community efforts and offers grants for $35K or less. The
other source provides large sums of a few hundred thousand or more for
national efforts. Programs for Disadvantaged Children supports
innovative, model direct service programs in the areas of health,
education and social services. The Foundation also funds universally
accessible play spaces. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt
not-for-profit organizations. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis
throughout the year. Funding Amount: Local community programs:
$500-$35,000. National multi-site: $35,000 and up, for one ?three years.
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HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, {Info: HRSA Grant
Application Center, (877) 477-2123}. The goal of this funding is to link
comprehensive care systems for children, youth and families infected
with HIV/AIDS with clinical research and improving overall healthcare
services for those populations. E
UPDATED -- HEARST FOUNDATION {Info: East of the Mississippi: Robert
Frehse, (212) 586-5404}. In FY02, the foundation awarded approximately
$40 million nationally for "programs aiding underrepresented,
low-income and minority populations" emphasizing access to quality
health care for underserved populations in rural and urban areas.
Applications accepted any time. B
F. B. HERON FOUNDATION, {Info: Sharon King at (212) 649-5612}. A
total of $8.6M is available to support community-based organizations
working towards the goal of advancing the self-sufficiency and
independence of low-income individuals and families. The foundation
favors programs that increase or sustain the independence of people
living with HIV/AIDS. The average grant amount is $50K. C
HOFFMANN-LaROCHE, Community-focused Health Promotion and Health
Education Grants. {Info: (973) 235-5000 or visit their website at http://www.rocheusa.com/about/apply.html}.
As a healthcare company, Roche seeks arenas where they have special
information and skills to contribute, and for knowledgeable partners to
work with them for complementary efforts. They support community-focused
health promotion and health education programs, which emphasize HIV
prevention. F
HOME DEPOT COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAM (770) 433-8211. Nonprofits
can apply for funding totaling $13M through company headquarters for
grants ranging from $5K to $10K. They provide 25% of their awards for
at-risk youth programs and 40% for housing-related programs. B
ITTLESON FOUNDATION {Contact Anthony Wood at (212) 794-2008}. This
foundation wants to help organize networks of support and care for
people with HIV/AIDS and is interested in addressing the mental health
consequences on patients, families, friends and caregivers. The
foundation likes to fund innovative prevention efforts. Annual deadlines
are April 1 and September 1. B
J.M. FOUNDATION (212) 687-7735/Fax (212) 697-5495. The funder's
primary interests are in disabilities, AIDS education programs, drug
abuse, managed care, families and research on nonprofit grant makers.
The foundation gives about $1M annually. Best initial approach is to
request application guidelines. B
JEWISH FUND FOR JUSTICE (212) 213-2113. Funding will be available for
nonprofits working nationwide to ease poverty and alleviate
disenfranchisement of low-income people. The fund supports youth, women
and Jewish social justice. Grants will fall between $7,500 and $20K.
Direct Services are not funded. Annual deadlines are June 1 and December
15. E
ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION {Write to: P.O. Box 17139, Beverly Hills,
CA 90209-3139}. This foundation encompasses a broad spectrum of direct
services supporting men, women, young adults, children, infants, and
entire families living with HIV/AIDS. Grants support services ranging
from food banks, meal delivery programs, legal aid, hospices, housing to
counseling and support groups, education outreach programs, at-home
care, and pediatric treatment centers. C
J.M. KAPLAN FUND (212) 767-0630. Grants range from $1K to $100K. The
average is $20K. They give primarily in NY, with emphasis on NYC in 5
grant categories: city life; environment and sustainability; exploration
and new technologies; human rights; and research and public policy.
Contact for pre-application questionnaire. C
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY, Kodak Community Relations and Contributions
Program {Info: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/community.shtml#8
or Community Relations & Contributions, Eastman Kodak Company, 343
State Street, Rochester, NY 14650-0517, (716) 724-2783}. Priority and
international support is given to organizations delivering health and
human services in Kodak communities. National organizations that address
key issues of interest to Kodak are also funded. Eastman Kodak makes
corporate grants to tax exempt not-for-profit organizations as
identified under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Code, or non-profits outside the U.S. that verify they would be
considered tax exempt under guidelines that are equivalent to those of
the IRS. Kodak units in other countries also support programs relevant
to their respective manufacturing, research, marketing, scientific, or
community interests. Kodak accepts requests between January 1 and April
30. Those requests are reviewed and considered for funding in the
following calendar year. Kodak does not have a formal application form.
A cover letter accompanying the proposal should state the mission of the
organization, the grant amount requested, the purpose of the grant, and
the legal name of the organization. Funding Amount: Not specified. H
LALOR FOUNDATION, Anna Lalor Burdick Program {Info: Pamela Desrosiers
at (617) 426-7172, ext. 314 or pmaksy@grantsmanagement.com}. The Anna
Lalor Burdick Program seeks to educate young women about human
reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life. The
Program focuses particularly on young women who have inadequate access
to information regarding reproductive health, including the subjects of
contraception and pregnancy termination, and as such may be particularly
lacking options in their lives. Eligible U.S. applicants must be tax
exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service
Code, and defined as "not a private foundation" under section
509(a) of the Code. Reproductive education must be the centerpiece of
the proposed project, which should include attention to the subjects of
contraception and pregnancy termination. The project must focus on young
women, including young mothers and preteens. Deadline Date: The trustees
meet twice a year, in June and December. The respective deadlines for
the receipt of concept papers are May 15 and November 15, or in case of
holidays or weekends, on the next business day. Applicants will be
informed of the foundation's decision regarding the concept paper by
July 15 and January 15 respectively. Applicants who are invited to
submit a full proposal will have 60 days from date of notification to
submit their proposal. Funding Amount: $10,000 to $50,000. Normally
grants are awarded for one-year only. H
MAGIC JOHNSON FOUNDATION (310) 785-0201. Grants range from $5K to
$25K to support education and prevention focused care for young people
with HIV/AIDS. C
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION, {Info: Richard Toth, Director, Office
of Proposal Management, (609) 452-8701 or E-Mail: mail@rwif.org}. This
foundation would like to assure that all Americans have access to basic
health care at reasonable cost; to improve care and support for people
with chronic health conditions; and to promote health and prevent
disease by reducing the harm caused by substance abuse - tobacco,
alcohol, and illicit drugs. RWJF also supports a few core grants and
programs-like health care workforce programs. Awards are made up to
$100K. B
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION (RWJF), Faith in Action Program {Info:
Phyllis Cunningham at (877) 324-8411 or www.fiavolunteers.org}.
The RWJF Faith in Action Program provides start-up grants of $35,000
plus technical support and advice on how to develop sustainable
volunteer care-giving programs serving the chronically ill. The
foundation plans to expand the program supporting the development of
2,000 more Faith in Action coalitions over the next seven years. Grants
are awarded to faith-based community organizations every four months on
a February 1, June 1, and October 1 cycle. Funding Amount: Start-up
grants of $35,000 for 30 months. B
KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION (415) 854-9400 {Info: Write to: Renee Wells,
Executive Director, 2400 Sand Hill Road, Menlo Park CA 94025, or
fax-4800 or visit their website: http://www.kff.org/aboutkff/grant.html}.
Grant making is concentrated on government's role in health (HIV/AIDS
policy) and on the health of low-income and minority groups. Unsolicited
proposals are welcome. Grants awarded range from $5K to $750K. C
KELLOGG FOUNDATION ? Health Programming {Info: Deborah A. Rey at
(616) 968-1611}. The goal is to improve the health of people in
communities through increased access to integrated, comprehensive health
care systems that are organized around public health, prevention, and
primary health care, and that are guided, managed, and staffed by a
broad range of appropriately prepared personnel. Categories include
Disease Prevention/Health Promotion, Primary Care, Access to Care,
Integrated Systems of Care, Public Health and Policy. Proposals are
accepted on an ongoing basis. F
W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION FUNDS, {Info: Karen Lake, Director of
Communications and Marketing at (616) 968-1611}. Funding seeks to
improve the quality of healthcare systems. Previous grants have
supported innovative models for improving the health and well being of
low-income women and children. B
KRESGE FOUNDATION (313) 643-9630. Grants average $500K for capital
expenses including human services, building construction, renovation or
purchase of a computer system for nonprofit institutions of higher
education, health and long-term care, and arts and humanities. A
EUGENE M. LANG FOUNDATION {155 East 38th Street/NY NY 10016}. The
foundation awards between $2M and $6M each year. The funder's primary
interests are education and health and health programs specifically in
New York City and Westchester County. B
LINCOLN NATIONAL FOUNDATION {Info: Debra Patterson at (219)
455-3868}. With respect to HIV/AIDS programs, Lincoln has funded such
programs in the past and prefers to fund education and prevention
projects. Contributions are focused on communities where Lincoln
National has a substantial presence and employee base (i.e., New York,
NY). The grants range from $5K to $100K. C
JOHN M. LLOYD FOUNDATION, AIDS Grants {Info: (310) 476-6037 or E-Mail
info@johnmllyod.org}. The primary areas of interest include the
prevention, care and public awareness of AIDS. Those areas are defined
within the foundation's guidelines as: policy/education/prevention,
medical research, and healthcare and services. First-time applicants or
previous grantees seeking support for new projects should submit a
concept letter. Deadlines for formal proposals are February 1 for the
spring meeting and September 1 for the fall. F
LONG ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, Health Grants {Info: Suzy D.
Sonenberg at (516) 681-5085}. This foundation makes grants available to
organizations proposing to operate programs for the benefit of Long
Island residents in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Health-related grants
funded in the past include maternal and children's health, community
clinics and AIDS-related care. Grants range from$1K to $15K. F
MAY DEPARTMENT STORES COMPANY FOUNDATION {Info: Joni Sullivan Baker
at (314) 342-6299}. Since 1990, MAY has sponsored a donor-advised fund
to help people living with HIV/AIDS. This foundation provides matching
funds and funds for program development. The average grant amount is
$5K. C
A. L. MAILMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION, General Fund Announcement (914)
681-4448. This foundation funds initiatives that aid low-income families
and that focus on services for young children. Grant making is focused
on early care and education, family support and moral education and
social responsibility. Eligible programs can include HIV/AIDS education
and prevention. The average grant is $35K. Annual deadlines are January
15 and June 15. C
ROYAL S. MARKS FOUNDATION (212) 686-0010 or write to: c/o New York
Community Trust, 2 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016. This
foundation targets specific initiatives that elucidate or resolve
problems related to HIV/AIDS care, prevention, research and advocacy.
Metropolitan NY nonprofit organizations are eligible for funding. C
ROBERT R. MCCORMICK TRIBUNE FOUNDATION, WB11 Care for Kids Fund
{Info: Kathleen Shepherd at (212) 210-2700}. Grants are made to
nonprofit organizations in the Tri-State area (New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut), which address a wide range of children's needs. Primary
interests include AIDS support services, dropout prevention, drug abuse
prevention/treatment, and child abuse prevention/treatment. F
THE MCGOVERN FAMILY FOUNDATION (202) 463-8750. This foundation
provides small grants for alcoholism research, with a special emphasis
on women's issues and relapse prevention. Nonprofit organizations are
eligible that are starting a project, analyzing existing data, or adding
a small piece to an existing research project. C
MERCK FAMILY FUND, Youth Organizing {Info: Jenny Russell at Merck
Family Fund 303 Adams Street, Milton MA 02186, E-mail merck@merckff.org,
phone ( 617) 696-3580, fax (617) 696-7262 or visit their website at http://www.merckff.org/programs.html}.
The Fund supports programs that: involve youth in the design, operation,
and evaluation of a project; train youth to learn skills, develop
relationships, and gain experience while making a positive impact on the
community; support youth to research issues of concern, design
strategies for change, and implement action plans; and identify youth as
important stakeholders in the health and well-being of the community.
Past grants include youth initiated projects on AIDS, smoking and
violence. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. New requests
for support to the Merck Family Fund should be made by a letter of
inquiry rather than with a full proposal or a request for a personal
meeting. Anticipated deadlines for full proposals are March 1 and August
1. F
METROPOLITAN LIFE FOUNDATION, Health Grants {Info: Metropolitan Life
Foundation; One Madison Avenue; New York, NY 10010-3690 or visit website}.
Grants are directed toward national health promotion and education
initiatives, particularly for young people. Emphasis is given to
substance abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, school
health education and promoting healthy life styles. Requests are
accepted and reviewed throughout the year. F
J. P. MORGAN CHARITABLE TRUST (212) 648-9763. Grants of up to $50K
are given primarily to NYC nonprofits providing "access to
affordable housing, primary health care (including AIDS) and quality
child care as well as to public education, the arts, adult literacy, job
training and employment programs." A
MORIAH FUND, Population and Reproductive Health Program (202)
783-8488. The fund makes grants in three areas: promoting reproductive
health and rights; building local capacity to provide reproductive
health services; and marketing efforts to prevent teen pregnancy,
improve adolescent health and foster healthy and responsible sexual
behavior. Annual deadlines are March 1 and August 1. C
PHILIP MORRIS COMPANIES, Corporate Contributions (212) 878-2077.
Proposals from the following areas will be considered for funding:
direct care to persons living with AIDS (PLWAs), especially those
initiatives that address the special nutritional needs of PLWAs;
educational outreach and prevention programs, for example, safe sex
programs targeting at-risk populations; and research, primarily through
organizations that provide seed grants. Special consideration is given
to organizations addressing the needs of women and their dependent
families; rural or outlying, underserved geographic areas; communities
of color; and economically disadvantaged communities. New grant funding
is available for domestic violence, community development and positive
youth development, C
MS. FOUNDATION (212) 742-2300, ext. 402. Grant to $25K are available
for community efforts led by women in: 1) Women's Health/Safety (e.g.,
job creation, living wage campaigns); 2) Women's Economic Security (e.g.
projects which influence decision makers to address gender bias in
health care and reproductive rights) and; 3) Girls, Young Women and
Leadership (e.g. support innovative efforts to link personal lives with
social change). A, F
NATIONAL AIDS MEMORIAL FUND (212) 613-2525. Grants of up to $1K to
$1.5K are available for "seed money" to agencies providing
self-help, educational, concrete or pastoral services to PLWAs. A
NATIONAL INSTITUTE on ALCOHOL ABUSE and ALCOHOLISM, Research on
Alcohol and HIV/AIDS {Info: Kendall Bryant, Ph.D. at Scientific
Coordinator Alcohol and HIV/AIDS Research, NIAAA, 6000 Executive
Boulevard MSC 7003, Bethesda MD 20892-7003, Email kbryant@niaaa.nih.gov,
phone (301) 402-9389, fax (301) 480-2358 or visit their website at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-039.html}. The goal of
this program announcement is to encourage multidisciplinary and
collaborative studies that focus on a range of epidemiologic and
intervention issues within HIV and alcohol. It is intended to appeal to
a broad audience of alcohol and HIV/AIDS researchers, including alcohol
researchers with no prior experience in HIV/AIDS research, but with a
keen appreciation for the relationship between problem drinking and
HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS researchers with no prior alcohol research
experience. This is a recurring program with three grant cycles: January
2, May 1, and September 1. This program announcement expires on January
10, 2005, unless reissued. F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE on ALCOHOL ABUSE and ALCOHOLISM, Research on
Alcohol and HIV/AIDS {Info: Harold I. Perl, PhD at (301) 443-0788 or
perl@nih.gov}. Health services research to investigate the
effectiveness, long-term outcome and sustainability of services,
interventions, and preventive and rehabilitative strategies targeted to
homeless or unstably housed persons with alcohol, drug abuse, and mental
health disorders. Research should address relevant factors from a
developmental perspective as well as across systems (e.g., healthcare,
parole/correctional, foster care, shelter programs, etc). Eligible
applicants include: for-profit or non-profit organizations; public or
private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and
laboratories; units of State and local governments; eligible agencies of
the Federal government; domestic or foreign institutions or
organizations; faith-based organizations. Funding Amount: Varies by
mechanism and institute. This is a recurring grant opportunity with
three grant cycles. Application deadlines are: February 1, June 1, and
October 1. EXPIRATION DATE: August 15, 2005, unless reissued .F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE of ALLERGY and INFECTIOUS DISEASES and NATIONAL
INSTITUTE of MENTAL HEALTH, Statistical Methods in HIV/AIDS Research
{Info: Misrak Gezmu, Ph.D. at (301) 435-3722 or visit their website to
view RFP: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-024.html}.
Applications are sought for the development of original statistical
methods to advance the understanding, treatment, and prevention of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease/AIDS. To address these issues, a
multidisciplinary approach is strongly encouraged. This a recurring
grant with three grant cycles: January 2, May 1, and September 1. This
Program Announcement expires on November 30, 2004 unless reissued. F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE of ALLERGY and INFECTIOUS DISEASES and NATIONAL
INSTITUTE of MENTAL HEALTH, New Technologies For HIV And HIV Vaccine
Related Research {Info: Write Patricia D'Souza at Vaccine Prevention and
Research Program Division of AIDS, 6700-B Rockledge Drive, Room 4152,
MSC-7628, Bethesda MD 20892-7628, E-mail PD6N@NIH.GOV Phone (301)
496-8379, Fax (301) 402-3684 or visit their Website:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-01-055.html}. This
program announcement will support the use of novel and innovative
technologies to: 1) detect HIV, 2) quantitate and optimize measurement
of immune responses to HIV and to candidate HIV vaccines, and 3)
evaluate and quantitate immune responses responsible for the efficacy of
licensed vaccines for other infectious diseases. Deadline dates are
January 2, May 1, and September 1. This Program Announcement expires on
March 1, 2004, unless reissued. F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE of CHILD HEALTH and HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, Research on
HIV/STD Prevention Messages {Info: Susan Newcomer, Ph.D. at (301)
435-6981 or E-Mail Snewcomer@nih.gov}.This announcement invites research
that will improve our understanding of how communication can best
facilitate HIV prevention efforts. It encourages studies that examine
the interrelationships among various attributes of communication about
HIV risk and prevention; the consequences of communication for
individuals, groups, and populations. It also seeks research that
examines how people consume, understand, retain, and use or act upon
information about HIV risk and prevention. There are three grant cycles:
January 2, May 1, and September 1. F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE of CHILD HEALTH and HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, Research on
Social Networks and HIV Risk Prevention {Info: Susan Newcomer, Ph.D. at
(301) 435-6981 or E-Mail Snewcomer@nih.gov}. Funds are available to
advance scientific knowledge and strategies directed at the sexual
transmission of HIV in vulnerable populations, especially adolescents,
young adults, and minority populations. Application deadlines are
February 1, June 1 and October 1. F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE on DRUG ABUSE, Drug Abuse Health Services Research
{Info: Jerry Flanzer at (301) 443-4060 or E-Mail jfl99I@nih.gov}.
Research is sought on the organization, management and economics of drug
abuse treatment and prevention services, and the effects of these
factors on the quality, cost, access to, effectiveness, and outcomes of
care for drug abuse and addictive disorders. Additionally, this
announcement seeks studies that examine the impact of the integration of
HIV/AIDS and other services on outcomes. Infrastructure development
grants are limited to $300K. All other grants are limited to $500K per
year for five years. Application deadlines are February 1, June 1, and
October 1. F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE of MENTAL HEALTH, Behavioral, Social, Mental
Health and Substance Abuse Research with Diverse Populations {Info:
Howard S. Kurtzman, Ph.D. at (301) 443-9400}. The primary focus of this
program announcement is behavioral, social, mental health and substance
abuse research with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and related
populations. Up to $500K is available per year for a five-year period.
Application deadlines are February 1, June 1 and October 1. F
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH (NINR), NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (NICHD), NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL
HEALTH, Informal Caregiving Research for Chronic Conditions {Info: (for
scientific/research issues) Dr. Nell Armstrong at (301) 594-5973 or
nell.Armstrong@nih.gov, Dr. Lousi Quatrano at (301) 402-4221 or
quatran1@exchange.nih.gov, Dr. Emeline Otey at (301) 443-1636 or
eotey@nih.gov; (for financial or grants management matters) Ms. Diane
Drew at (301) 594-2807 or diane_drew@nih.gov, Mr. Christopher Myers at
(301) 435-6996 or cm143g@nih.gov, Mr. Brian Albertini at (301) 443-0004
or albertinib2@mail.nih.gov}. The purpose of this program announcement
(PA) is to advance the science in informal caregiving by focusing on the
caregivers of individuals with chronic illness, disability, or
functional impairment requiring partial or full dependency on others.
This PA targets studies of informal caregiving to improve caregiver
health and quality of life, caregiving processes, and caregiving
effectiveness and health outcomes. A key aspect of this announcement is
to encourage research to advance science-based knowledge of informal
caregiving, with attention to the caregiver. Eligible applicants
include: for-profit or non-profit organizations; public or private
institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and
laboratories; units of State and local governments; eligible agencies of
the Federal government; domestic or foreign institutions or
organizations; faith-based and community-based organizations. Funding
Amount: Program R21: up to $150,000/year for two years with a maximum of
three years and up to $125,000/year in direct costs; Program R01: amount
not specified and applicants requesting more than $500,000/year must
contact program staff. Application deadlines are: February 1, June 1,
and October 1. EXPIRATION DATE: August 10, 2005, unless reissued. G
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING RESEARCH (NINR), Community-Partnered
Interventions To Reduce Health Disparities {Info: Dr. Janice Phillips at
(301) 594-6152 or Janice_Phillips@nih.gov}. Applications for
community-partnered interventions to reduce health disparities in racial
and ethnically diverse minority populations. Specifically, this
announcement seeks applications with a focus of reducing health
disparities through demonstrated partnerships with the target community
throughout all phases of the research process. Eligible applicants
include: for-profit or non-profit organizations; public or private
institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and
laboratories; units of State and local governments; eligible agencies of
the Federal government; domestic or foreign institutions or
organizations; faith-based institutions and tribal nations; and
community-based organizations. Funding Amount: Program R21: up to
$150,000/year for two years with a maximum of three years and up to
$125,000/year in direct costs; Program R01: amount not specified and
applicants requesting more than $500,000/year must contact program
staff. Application deadlines are: February 1, June 1, and October 1.
EXPIRATION DATE: June 14, 2005, unless reissued. F
NEW ? NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, Quality of Life for Individuals
at the End-of-Life {Info: Ann Knebel at (301) 594-5966 or
aknebel@nih.gov}. Applications are sought that will generate the
scientific knowledge to improve the quality of life for individuals who
are facing end-of-life issues and for their families. Applications may
include basic, clinical or care delivery studies focused on management
of physical and psychological symptoms, patient-provider and
patient-family communication, ethics and clinical decision-making,
caregiver support, or the context of care delivery for those facing
life-limiting illnesses. Eligible applicants include domestic and
foreign institutions and organizations, for-profit and non-profit
organizations, public or private institutions, such as universities,
colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of State and local
governments; eligible agencies of the Federal government. This is a
recurring opportunity with deadlines of February 1, June 1, and October
1. Funding Amount: $25,000 up to $250,000 per year. F
NEW -- NEEDMORE FOUNDATION, Grants for Community and Social Change
{Info: (303) 449-5801, 1840 Folsom St., Suite 110, Boulder, CO 80301}.
This foundation's priorities are community and social change. Giving has
fallen in past years to about $3 million. The funder supports grassroots
groups, especially in the South and Southwest. It's one of the few
foundations planning to expand its giving. Use the common application
form from the National Network of Grantmakers (www.nmg.org).
Annual deadlines for applicants in AL, AZ, Southern CA, LA, MS, NM and
south TX is January 15. Otherwise, proposals typically are accepted from
April ? June. H,I
NEW YORK CITY AIDS FUND {Info: Len McNally at (212) 686-0010 ext.
556}. The New York City AIDS Fund partnership-funded projects and
programs continue to focus on special populations with particular needs,
including youth, women, infants and children (particularly in
communities of color), and populations with high-risk behavior. Funds
are targeted to programs and agencies in New York City's most
underserved neighborhoods. Non-profit organizations providing services
in New York City are eligible. F
NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION, Develop Supportive
Housing and Placement Services for Persons and Families with AIDS {Info:
Marshall Butow at (212) 630-9086}. The purpose of these funds are to 1)
develop and operate transitional supportive congregate housing for
single persons with AIDS or advanced HIV illness; 2) develop and operate
permanent supportive congregate housing for single persons with AIDS or
advanced HIV illness and their families with children; 3) develop
scatter site supportive housing and placement services for persons with
AIDS or HIV illness and persons with AIDS or HIV illness and their
families with children. F
NEW YORK COMMUNITY TRUST, Grants for Health and People with Special
Needs {Info: (212) 686-0010 or E-Mail info@nyct-cfi.org}. This is a
collection of foundations providing more funding to NYC agencies than
any other foundation. HIV/AIDS-related grants support policy research
and advocacy efforts that increase public understanding of AIDS and HIV
infection, improve the funding and delivery of services, and improve
coordination among service organizations. Grants range from $30K to
$200K. Will fund in NYC and the suburban divisions of Long Island and
Westchester County. Call for guidelines. A,B, C
NEW YORK FOUNDATION (212) 594-8009. Applications that stand the best
chance of receiving a grant are programs that: 1) involve New York City
or a particular neighborhood of the city; 2) emphasize advocacy and
community organizing; 3) address a critical need of a disadvantaged
population, particularly youth or the elderly; 4) are strongly
identified with a particular community; 5) require an amount of funding
to which a foundation grant would make a substantial contribution; and
6) can show a clear role for the Foundation's funds. Grants have been
made to HIV/AIDS programs and will range from $20K to $50K. Annual
deadlines are March 1, July 1 and November 1. C
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, Refugee Medical Assistance
Program {Info: Colleen Flynn (518) 474-4845,
nyhealth@health.state.ny.us}. The grantees will provide refugee health
assessments for new refugee arrivals to NYS. The refugee health
assessment is designed to: identify individuals with health conditions
not observed during or developing after the overseas exam; to ensure
refugees with problems identified are referred to primary and specialty
care; to eliminate barriers to successful resettlement and protect the
health of the US population. Applicants must be qualified licensed
health care providers/agencies located throughout NYS (exclusive of New
York City); must demonstrate clinical and staffing capacity; must employ
bilingual staff, or provide interpreter services to overcome language
barriers to care; must demonstrate established linkages to services not
provided on site. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. F
NORCROSS FOUNDATION {Norcross Guidelines/PO Box 269/Wales MA 01081}.
Awards between $100K to $150K are given annually to nonprofit community
service programs in small increments, with close to $50K awarded to
substance abuse efforts. B
OPEN MEADOWS FOUNDATION, Women and Girls and Social Change Grants
{Info: openmeadows@igc.org or (718) 768-4015}. The foundation funds
projects that are designed and implemented by women and girls; projects
that reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of our society; and
projects for social change that have encountered obstacles in their
search for funding. Deadline: February 15 and August 15, annually. E
OPEN SOCIETY, Center on Crime, Communities & Culture - Campaign
for Community Reintegration Grant Funds {Info: (212) 548-0363 or http://www.soros.org/crime/gr-guide.htm}.
The Center's areas of interest include: building public and private
support for model in-prison and post-release education, job training and
placement, and treatment for mental illness, substance abuse and other
health problems that will have a policy impact. The Center particularly
seeks state and local initiatives where there may be greater potential
for progressive structural reform. Also favored are broad-based
community coalitions that partner with government (departments of
criminal justice, health/mental health, education and labor) and with
local social service or faith-based organizations. Program on
Reproductive Health and Rights Grant Funds {Write to: Grants Program
Assistant, Reproductive Health & Rights Program, Open Society
Institute, 400 West 59th Street, New York NY 10019 or e-mail
prhr@sorosny.org} The Program favors projects that involve: grassroots
advocacy & litigation addressing the diminished access to
reproductive health care services; the climate of violence in which
services are rendered; the conservative political climate that has
reduced public funding; access to information & services for young
women & women of color; the distribution of new contraception &
medical pregnancy termination technologies, which may help diffuse
political tensions over these issues. Application deadlines: February 1,
June 1 and October 1. F Open Society Supports Youth Media Efforts The
Soros Foundation's Open Society Institute (OSI), through its Youth Media
Communications Initiative, supports efforts to create or expand
community-based, youth generated news/media programs. Initiative funded
projects must serve youth ages 12-21, especially disadvantaged and
minority youth. Past grantees include Appalachian Media Institute
($30,000) and a New York City youth-activism multimedia project called
"In the Mix." Info: OSI, www.soros.org/youth/grantmaking.htm.
E
DAVID AND LUCILLE PACKARD FOUNDATION (650) 948-7658. Groups providing
reproductive health care in connection with population studies are
eligible for funds. Packard is expected to award at least $200 million a
year in grants. Contact the program officer in your area of interest and
work through that person. B, H
MICHAEL PALM FOUNDATION (212) 226-3559. This foundation provides
grants almost exclusively for AIDS services and gay/lesbian rights. This
foundation provides funding for general purposes, capital and operating
funds. A
PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS, The Health and Human Services Program {Info:
Maureen K. Byrnes at (215) 575-9050 or info@pewtrusts.com}. The goal of
this program is to promote the health and well being of the American
people and to strengthen disadvantaged communities. The initiative is
designed to promote the development of a stronger public health system
that can protect Americans from existing health threats as well as new
and emerging ones. The objective of this initiative is to facilitate the
implementation of a well-coordinated, national approach to environmental
health tracking and monitoring. Letters of intent are accepted
year-round and are reviewed on a rolling basis. F
PFIZER, INC. {Corporate Philanthropy Program/PFIZER Inc/235 East 42nd
Street/Mail Stop 235/11/11A/ NY NY 10017-5755}. AIDS providers serving
children and AIDS projects targeting low-income communities can apply
for this funding. Health management AIDS education programs are
considered a priority. B
UPDATED -- PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION, {Info: Review Committee, 1200 U
St. NW, Washington, DC 20009-4443, call (202) 965-1800 or visit www.publicwelfare.org
or e-mail at general@publicwelfare.org}. 2003 Grants include Health
($2.5 million), Population & Reproductive Health ($2.5 million),
Disadvantaged youth ($2 million, est.), Criminal Justice ($1.2 million),
Human Rights & global security ($2.5 million), Welfare reform fund
($500,000), and Special opportunities ($900,000). There are no deadlines
(except April 30 for welfare-reform-fund grant requests). First-time
applicants should request no more than $50,000. It's unlikely a
first-time grant would exceed half the proposed budget. Most grants are
for general support. This is a competitive foundation, which funds about
450 of the 4,000 requests it gets each year. If you don't win a grant,
Public Welfare will send you a letter describing the main reasons your
proposal was turned down. H
PAUL RAPOPORT FOUNDATION (212) 888-6578. The foundation funds
projects that address the concerns and needs of the lesbian and gay
community, primarily in the greater New York area. Its chief interests
lie in the areas of social services, health care, and legal rights and
issues. Grants range between $2,500 and $20K. Annual deadlines are
February 1, June 1 and October 1. C
NEW -- DRAPER RICHARDS FOUNDATION {Info: (415) 616-4050 or
info@draperrichards.org}. The Draper Richards Foundation provides up to
$100,000 annually for three years to entrepreneurs (solo or team)
starting new non-profit organizations ? those truly at the beginning of
their development. The effort must promise innovative approaches to
social problem solving. Health, families and community development are
all within the foundation's scope. Strategic and organizational
assistance will be provided in addition to funding. Note the foundation
prefers to come in as the organization's first lead funder. B
ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION (212) 227-6601. The Robin Hood Foundation funds
and provides technical assistance to organizations serving New Yorkers
with very low incomes. The foundation makes grants to early childhood,
youth and family-centered programs located in the 5 boroughs of NYC.
They will provide grants up to $40K for general/operating support,
program development and seed money. C
ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND {Info: Benjamin Shute at (212) 373-4200}.
This foundation responds to the AIDS crisis in the City by assisting in
public policy formation and leadership development, the initiation of
community-based non-hospital care and services, and the identification
and development of effective public education. Grants range from $25K to
$300K . C
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION (212) 869-8500. There are plenty of
opportunities for nonprofit initiatives focusing on HIV/AIDS and
sexually transmitted disease issues. Grant making supports: 1) the
acceleration of product development for neglected disease afflicting the
poor, including vaccines for AIDS; 2) programs to strengthen the
capacity of local health systems to improve the health of the poor and
to address inequities. Call for guidelines. B
SHELLEY AND DONALD RUBIN FOUNDATION {Info: Evelyn Jones Rich at (212)
780-2035 or erich@sdrubin.org}. Grants are available to support policy
analysis, advocacy and research as well as educational and artistic
activities that address issues around society's changing family
structure and its cultural and ethnic diversity. Areas of interest
include: at-risk children and families; access to healthcare; AIDS and
its effects on society's varying institutions; and enhancement of
relations between differing groups of people. Grants range from $5K to
$50K. F
HELENA RUBINSTEIN FOUNDATION (212) 750-7310. In 1997, this foundation
gave over $2M in grants, primarily in NYC, averaging $5K-$25K. Strong
emphasis is placed on women and children, school/welfare to work
programs, enriching lives of disadvantaged youth, community services and
health. A
DR. SCHOLL FOUNDATION {Info: Christina Koszalka at (312) 782-5210}.
This foundation has HIV/AIDS-related grants which support research,
education and prevention projects. Grants awarded range from $10K to
$100K. Applications are accepted from November 1 to March 1. H
SCOA FOUNDATION, INC. {Write to SCOA, 41 S. High St., Suite 3310,
Columbus OH 43215}. This foundation gives nationally to a broad range of
social service providers, including HIV/AIDS. Funded grant categories
are "not very restrictive" according to a foundation official.
Grants range from $500 to $80K. Initial approach should be with a letter
of inquiry. B
WILLIAM E. SIMON FOUNDATION (973) 898-0290. AIDS groups are eligible
for the foundation's youth welfare priority, supporting efforts to
promote the health, education and well being of young people. Support
goes to institutions with proven records in assisting at-risk youth.
Call for guidelines. B
STARR FOUNDATION, Medicine, Healthcare, and Human Needs Grants {Info:
Florence A. Davis, E-Mail at florence.davis@starrfdn.org or visit their
website at http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/starr/}. Grants in medicine
and healthcare including grants to hospitals, significant research
grants and grants to assist in the provision of healthcare to
under-served communities. The Foundation does not provide funding for
individual research projects and prefers to focus it's funding on
research projects at New York City hospitals and research centers. The
Foundation also provides funding in the area of human needs including
programs for the disabled. The Foundation board meets regularly during
the year and considers applications on a rolling basis. F
SUBSTANCE ABUSE and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA),
Targeted Capacity Expansion Program {Info: Clifton Mitchell at Center
for Substance Abuse Treatment, SAMHSA, Rockwall II Bldg., Suite 740 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville MD 20857, Email cmitchel@samhsa.gov, phone (301)
443-8404, fax (301) 443-3543 or visit http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grants.html}.
The purpose is to expand substance abuse treatment capacity in targeted
areas for a targeted response to treatment capacity problems and/or
emerging trends. This program is designed to address gaps in treatment
capacity by supporting rapid and strategic responses to demands for
substance abuse (including alcohol and drug) treatment services in
communities with serious, emerging drug problems as well as communities
with innovative solutions to unmet needs. Up to $30 million will be
available for 55-60 awards. The next deadlines are May 10 Sept. 10, and
January 10. F
SUBSTANCE ABUSE and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
(SAMHSA), SAMHSA Conference Grant Program {Info: (800) 789-.2647 or http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grants.html}
The goal is to improve the quality of the Nation's substance abuse and
mental health treatment and prevention services and systems. Conferences
supported will involve coordinating, exchanging and dissemination
knowledge to improve the provision of effective treatment, recovery,
early intervention, and prevention services for individuals who suffer
from, or are at risk for, problems related to mental illness and/or
substance abuse. Up to 75 percent (to a maximum of $50,000) of the total
direct costs of domestic conferences will be funded. Deadlines are: May
10, Sept.10, and January 10 F
SUBSTANCE ABUSE and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA),
Comprehensive Community Treatment Program For the Development of New And
Useful Knowledge {Info: Thomas Edwards, Jr. at (301) 443-8453 or http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/grants.html}.
The purpose of these funds is to generate new knowledge about 3 aspects
of substance abuse treatment: (1)Special populations, (2) Integrated
substance abuse treatment, screening, and early intervention in
non-traditional settings, and (3)Innovative programs. Three types of
grants are offered: (1) full studies of treatment programs, (2)
exploratory/pilot studies, and (3) enhancement/expansion of currently
SAMHSA-funded projects. A total of $5.3 million for up to 15 awards
ranging from $500,000 to $100,000. Deadline dates are May 10, September
10, & January 10. F
SUBSTANCE ABUSE and MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA),
Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants {Info: Terri Stover at (301)
443-0378 or tstover@samhsa.gov}. The goal is to improve the quality of
the Nation's substance abuse and mental health treatment and prevention
services and systems. Conferences supported will involve coordinating,
exchanging and disseminating knowledge to improve the provision of
effective treatment, recovery, early intervention, and prevention
services for individuals who suffer from, or are at risk for, problems
related to mental illness and/or substance abuse. Eligible applicants
are public and domestic private non-profit and for-profit entities.
Funding Amount: $1.25 million with awards of 75% of conference costs up
to $50,000. This is a recurring grant program. The deadline dates are:
January 10 and September 10.H
This is a recurring program with two grant cycles: January 10, 2003
and September 10, 2003 and each January 10 and September 10 thereafter.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA),
Knowledge Dissemination Conference Grants {Info: David Morrissette, DSW
at (301) 443-3653 or dmorriss@samhsa.gov}. Funds for grants to
disseminate knowledge about practices within the mental health services
and substance abuse prevention and treatment fields and to integrate
that knowledge into real world practice as effectively and efficiently
as possible. (Short Title: SAMHSA Conference Grants ? PA 03-002.) SAMHSA
Centers will provide support for up to 75 percent of the total direct
costs of planned meetings and conferences. Eligible applicants include:
public and domestic private nonprofit organizations, including State and
local governments, professional associations, voluntary organizations,
self-help groups, consumer and provider services-oriented constituency
groups, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations.
Funding Amount: Grant awards are expected to range from $25,000 to
$50,000. F
SURDNA FOUNDATION (212) 557-0010. This foundation wants to foster
catalytic, entrepreneurial programs addressing systematic problems. The
main areas of focus are: expanding early childhood initiatives in the
child care and family support fields; moving people from welfare and
underemployment to economic independence (e.g., vocational programs for
teens); and increasing housing for low- to middle-income families.
Grants average in size from $1K to $450K.
S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION {Info: Raymond Reisler at (310) 476-5413}.
This foundation supports a variety of causes and institutions that
enhance the quality of life. Past grant recipients include HIV/AIDS
organizations. Funds are available for conferences/seminars, general
operating support and program development. Grants range from $2K to $1M.
C
TARGET STORES, {Contact local Target store management}. Target
usually provides small grants for community projects in the areas they
serve. There is an emphasis on social services, arts and education. J
ELIZABETH TAYLOR AIDS FOUNDATION (310) 472-7778. Foundation grants
support organizations delivering direct care and services to HIV/AIDS
patients, providing HIV/AIDS education to the public, and conducting
research to develop treatment/cure for HIV/AIDS. Grants also provide
financial assistance to physicians for delivery of medical care to PLWAs
and for HIV/AIDS research. C
JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION, Spirituality & Health {Info: John
Templeton Foundation, PO Box 8322, Radnor, PA 19087-8322; (610)
687-8942, fax (610) 687-8961 or Info@Templeton.org}. In the event that
your organization feels strongly that your proposal may be of interest
to the Foundation, submit a proposal as described on the website at http://www.templeton.org/default.asp}.
The Foundation seeks to promote a deeper understanding of the influence
spirituality, beliefs and values can have on human health. By promoting
collaboration and clinical research into the relationship between
spirituality and health, and by documenting the positive medical aspects
of spiritual practice, the Foundation hopes to contribute to the
reintegration of faith into modern life. F
TIDES FOUNDATION: AIDS & Hospice Care Project Grant Funds (212)
598-4034. This foundation makes 10 to 12 grants for up to $10K on an
annual basis. There is an emphasis on impoverished PLWAs. Drug Policy
Reform Grant Funds{Info: Michelle Coffey at (212) 509-1049 ext. 400}.
The purpose of these funds is to support a wide variety of drug reform
organizations, including those that specialize in criminal justice, drug
policy, harm reduction, medical marijuana, methadone maintenance, and
syringe exchange. Three types of funding are available: project, general
support, and technical assistance. Grants are offered in two cycles a
year: April 1 and October 1. Awards range from $5K to $25K. Grants for
Violence Prevention and Women's Empowerment Reproductive Health {Info:
write: Tides Foundation, PO Box 29903, San Francisco CA 94129-0903,
E-mail info@tides.org, phone (415) 561-6400 or visit their website:
}. Tides Foundation actively promotes change toward a healthy
society, one which is founded on principles of social justice, broadly
shared economic opportunity, a robust democratic process, and
sustainable environmental practices. Tides provides grants in the
following health-related Issue Areas: Environmental Justice, HIV/AIDS,
Women's Empowerment and Reproductive Health, and Youth Development and
Organizing. Tides Foundation works with individuals, families and
institutions to strengthen community-based nonprofit organizations.
Tides grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Funding amounts
range from $3K to $50K.
UNITED HOSPITAL FUND (212) 494-0785. This funder has five giving
priorities: improving access to care for vulnerable persons; advancing
social values in the mission and governance of health care
organizations; enhancing the quality of hospital care for patients and
their families; developing services and systems for people with chronic
health problems; and promoting volunteer leadership and participation.
In addition, 50% of the funder's grants are distributed by formula to
NYC's nonprofit volunteer hospitals through its Hospital Auxiliary and
Volunteer Program. These hospitals will receive between $20K and $100K.
Annual deadlines are June 15 and October 15. A,B
UNITED WAY (212) 973-3627. Gifts are offered in-kind. Susan
Martinelli distributes millions of in-kind contributions to nonprofit
organizations such as toiletries, medical equipment, clothing, office
furniture, and computer software and hardware. A
VAN AMERINGEN FOUNDATION (212) 758-6221. Grants are given to NYC CBOs
for mental and health services including AIDS, civil rights, advocacy,
and gay/lesbian programs. They provide general/operating support,
program development and seed money grants. The average grant amount is
for $35K. A,C
VERITAS SOFTWARE FOUNDATION {Info: vfoundation@veritas.com}. The
Veritas Software Foundation has launched a $500,000 program to donate
software to nonprofit and educational organizations in 2003. Successful
applicants will receive storage software providing data-protection
technology for organizations of all sizes. Deadlines are rolling.
WOMEN'S FUNDING NETWORK (612) 227-1911. This network assists women's
organizations in attaining funding from private foundations. A
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