Grant Opportunities and Resources
Below is a listing of available federal, state, local, and foundation grant opportunities related to primary care and/or public health. Please check back regularly for updated information.
NIH Community-Based Partnerships for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Control: Research to Inform Policy (R03)
Deadline: May 07, 2012
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the NICHD is to enhance childhood obesity research by fostering the formation of local, state, or regional teams consisting of researchers, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., community representatives, public health practitioners or officials, educators) in order to identify research questions and hypotheses, design and implement the relevant research, and translate the research into evidence relevant to potential policy efforts in this area.The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.The R03 is intended to support small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.
For more information, please visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=V42KPxsK13JnDZQLB9VZCDgVCTLNwJJ2Kh5QpR4ZYhy0nzTwthT0%2198924490?oppId=46570&mode=VIEW
Maricopa County Department of Public Health, South Phoenix Healthy Start: Community Mobilizers
John A. Hartford Geriatrics/Health Grants
Deadline: Rolling
The foundation supports a limited number of sustainable efforts to improve and integrate the system of services needed by elders and their effectiveness. The emphasis is on nationally replicable models.The foundation makes grants primarily by invitation. However, applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the foundation's mission. If you feel a project falls within the foundation's focus, you should submit a brief letter of inquiry (1-2 pages), including a summary of the purpose and activities of the grant, the qualifications of the applicant and institution, and an estimated cost and time frame for the project. Those submitting proposals will be notified of the results in approximately six weeks. More information can be found at: www.jhartfound.org/grants.htm, 212/832-7788, or mail@jhartfound.org
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Cigna Foundation Youth and Community Grants
Deadline: Rolling
The CIGNA Foundation is accepting applications for its community grants program. The purpose of this effort is to support innovative programs addressing the health and well-being of children and communities.
Potential grantees will be expected to demonstrate how their activities:
Promote Wellness: Building awareness, helping people manage their health challenges and making health services available and affordable for all.
Expand Opportunities: Reaching across barriers – be they based on gender, ethnicity or physical condition – to tap the talents of every person.
Develop Leaders: Supporting the type of community service that gives talented individuals the experience to become future leaders.
Embrace Communities: Connecting neighbors to create networks that will address the complex social and environmental challenges we all face.
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AACHC partners with a wide variety of organizations on grant activities. If you are interested in partnering with AACHC on a particular grant project or would like to like your grant opportunity posted on this site, please contact Jessica Yanow at jessicay@aachc.org or 602.288.7545.