The Vocabulary of Grants Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR) – the individual authorized to obligate the institution to complete the work within the proposal if an award is received. PI may NOT obligate the university or sign any legal binding documents. Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) – used by the federal government to announce a competitive solicitation to obtain proposals not related to the development of the specific program. Could be for grants or contracts. Biosketch – a streamlined CV to show the reviewers that you have the necessary education and experience to complete the project. Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) – numeric code used by the federal government to track grants (only), similar to a banking account number. Each agency has a set that is unique to them; USDA 10.xxx, DHHS 93.xxx, NSF 47xxx. This helps distinguish between grants and contracts which do not have CFDA #s. Contract – an acquisition mechanism used by the federal government for services performed by the applicant. While it can have a research component, the main outcome is purchase of a deliverable. Cooperative Agreement – similar to a grant but with a heavy involvement by the funder. Cost Sharing/Match – applicant portion to complete the project that is required to be track and report to the funder. It can be time, materials & supplies, equipment, special space, volunteers or cash. DUNS # - a number assigned free by Dun & Bradstreet that allows an institution to register in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) which then allows the institution to register and submit through Grants.gov. All institutions of higher ed are already registered in GG, just contact your Sponsored Programs office. Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) – announcement requesting proposals for a specific program or need. Grants.gov (GG) - funding submission portal for the US federal agencies. Gift – monetary transaction without the expectation of deliverable. Grant – funding mechanism that requires deliverables such as reports and/or data. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) - independent committee that approves research with animals. Approval must be received before research can commence. Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) - independent committee that approves research with virus, pathogens and diseases. Approval must be received before research can commence. Indirect Costs/F&A/Overhead – a percentage either negotiated with the federal government or assigned by the funder to support the intangibles i.e. electricity, space, department assistants, Sponsored Programs.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) - independent committee that approves all research that includes humans. There may be some research that doesn’t have to be approved by the IRB but they do have to review the study to confirm that it is exempt i.e. academic testing, marketing surveys. Approval must be received before research can commence. Key/Senior Personnel – individuals on a grant that have input or influence on the research being conducted. Letter of Commitment (LOC) – correspondence from a partner on letterhead and signed by someone with the authority to commit resources. These accompany a proposal to let the funder know that you have access to needed resources not under your authority. Letter of Support (LOS) - correspondence from a partner or beneficiary on letterhead and signed by someone with the authority to show support for proposed project. Letter of Intent (LOI)/Intent to Apply – non-binding correspondence often requested by the funder prior to the proposal deadline. They can be mandatory or optional and are used to gauge interest in the FOA and help plan the level of reviewers needed. Opportunity # - unique identifier (alpha/numeric) for each solicitation issued by the funder. Often required to be included on the application so that it can be reviewed by the correct office. Program Official (PO) – federal employee who handles the application and non-financial portion of awards. Scientific Review Officer (SRO) – NIH staff member who handles the peer review process of applications. Program Director (PD) – see PO. Grants Management Specialist (GMS) – federal employee who handles the financial portion of awards. Principal Investigator/Project Director – the individual ultimately responsible for the work to be conducted by the award. Program Description/Project Narrative/Research Plan – main portion of the proposal that describes the goals, objectives, activities, evaluation and next steps. Program Income – revenue generated by the grant activities, i.e. conference registration fees. Project Summary/Project Overview/Abstract/Lay Summary – an overview description of the proposed work that should not include proprietary information. Usually limited by space i.e. 30 lines, 1 page, etc. Violation of that limitation can have the grant returned without review. Request for Proposal (RFP) – similar to a FOA. Statement of Need/Literature Review – The beginning portion of the proposal that describes the need for the project. Will most likely include data and a literature review for support. Subaward/Subcontract - An award provided by a pass-through entity to a subrecipient for the subrecipient to carry out part of a Federal award. It does not include payments to a contractor or
payments to an individual. This terms are often used interchangeably but traditionally a subcontract is used when the prime award is a contract rather than a grant. Subrecipient - A non-Federal entity that receives a subaward from a pass-through entity to carry out part of a grant. They have a PI and are also fully responsible for their portion of the grant.
SAMPLE GRANT APPLICATION Components In general, the cover letter is followed by the cover sheet, the narrative, budget, qualifications of your organization, conclusion and appendices, as follows: 1. Cover Letter (Overview of funding request) 2. Cover Sheet (Executive summary) 3. Narrative: Needs Assessment Goals and Objectives Methodology Evaluation 4. Budget (Administrative & program costs) 5. Qualifications (Applicant credibility) 6. Conclusion (Summary) 7. Appendices (Support materials) In addition, grantmakers sometimes require a narrative of budget items, long-term funding sources, and an empirical analysis. 1) Cover Letter (one page) Provide a clear, concise overview of the organization, purpose and reason for and amount of the funding request. Be sure to show how your proposal furthers the grantmaker's mission, goals and matches the funder's grant application guidelines. Cover Letters should be typed on letterhead. (See sample Cover Letter) 2) Cover Sheet (1/2 page) Also called an executive summary, this case statement and proposal summary is the most important component of your proposal. Summarize all of the key information and convince the grantmaker to consider your proposal for funding. Introduce your proposal, present a clear, concise summary of, and the visual framework for, the proposed project/program, and include: Applicant contact information, purpose of the funding request, need/problem, objectives, methods, total project cost, amount requested. (See sample Cover Sheet) 3) Narrative (10-15 Pages) a) Needs Assessment (Problem Statement) (3-4 Pages) Objectively address specific situation, opportunity, problem, issue, need, and the community your proposal addresses. Support your statement with qualified third-party research/evidence to justify the need or problem. Clearly, concisely demonstrate that a relevant, compelling problem or need exists, and include the following: 1. Description of target population. 2. Definition of community problem to be addressed and service area need. b) Program Goals and Objectives (1 - 2 pages) Describe the outcome of the grant in measurable terms, in a succinct description of the proposed project outcome and accomplishments, including your overall goal(s); specific objectives or ways in which you will meet the goal(s). Program Goals and Objectives should include:
1. Minimum of one goal for each problem or need in the problem or statement. 2. Description of the benefiting population. 3. Performance - the action which occurs within a specific time frame at an expected proficiency. 4. Process - the method by which the action will occur. 5. Product - the tangible results from the action's performance and process. c) Methodology (4 + Pages) Describe the process to be used to achieve the outcome and accomplishments, in a rational, direct, chronological description of the proposed project; actions that will accomplish your objectives; impact of your proposed activities, how they will benefit the community and who will carry out the activities; time frame for your project/program; long-term strategies for maintaining the on-going project/program. Methodology should include: 1. Restatement of problems and objectives. 2. Clear description and explanation of program/project scope and activities. 3. Sequence of activities, staffing, clients and client selection. 4. Time line of activities. d) Evaluation (1 - 2 Pages) Determine the plan for meeting performance and producing the program/project and justify how you will measure the effectiveness of your activities, who will be involved in evaluating and how they will be used; your measured criteria to produce a successful project/program; the expected outcome/achievement at the end of funding period. Evaluations should include: 1. Plan for evaluating accomplishment of objectives. 2. Plan for modifying process and methodology. 3. Provide methods - criteria, data, instruments, analysis. 4) Budget Clearly delineate costs to be met by the funder and all other funding sources; outline both administrative and program costs. For specific projects, include separate budgets for the general operating and the special project. Show income and expenses in columnar form (according to general accounting/bookkeeping principles). Delineate personnel costs for salary and fringe benefit information, and other-than personal-services (OTPS) expenses for facility operating (rent/mortgage, utilities, maintenance, taxes), and travel, postage, equipment costs, supplies, and insurance, etc. List actual committed and pending sources of income only. Include fees for service, government funds, corporate/private grants, individual donations, etc. Prepare a detailed budget consistent with the proposal narrative (See sample Budget): 1. Include project costs to be incurred at the time of the program's implementation. 2. Include no miscellaneous or contingency categories, include all items requested for funding, and all items to be paid by other sources, consultants. 3. Detail fringe benefits separately from salaries, detail all OTPS costs. 4. List separately all donated services, including volunteers, indirect costs where appropriate. 5. Sufficiently justify performance of the tasks described in the narrative. 5) Qualifications (1-2 pages)
Describe applicant, qualifications for funding and establish credibility. Demonstrate the means and methodology to solve the problem, or meet the need, within 12-15 months, and include the following: 1. Organization identity and purpose, constituents and service area. Brief summary of organization history, mission and goals. 2. Brief description of organization current programs, activities, service statistics, and strengths/accomplishments. Long-range goals and current programs/projects and activities. 3. Evidence and support (including qualified third-party statistics) of accomplishments. 4. Number of board members, full time paid staff, part-time paid staff, and volunteers. Evidence of Board involvement, activity and key staff members qualifications and administrative competence. 6) Conclusion (1/2 page) Present a brief, concise summary of your proposal that states your case, problem, solution and sources/uses of project/program funds. 7) Appendices Additional attachments are usually required at the funder's discretion. Typical appendices generally include: 1. Verification of tax-exempt status (IRS determination letter). 2. Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws. 3. Listing of officers and Board of Directors. 4. Financial statements for last completed fiscal year (audited, preferred). 5. Current general operating budget and special project budget (if applicable). 6. List of clients served (if appropriate). 7. List of other current funding sources and uses. 8. Biographies of key personnel or resumes (only if requested). 9. Support letters or endorsements (limited number). 10. Commitment letters from project/program consultants or subcontractors (if applicable). 11. Diagrams for equipment or schematics for building requests (if applicable).
Funding Programs Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program
Description: The Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) Program provides funding to support innovative academicpractice partnerships to prepare primary care advanced practice registered nursing students to practice in rural and underserved settings through academic and clinical training. The partnerships support traineeships, as well as infrastructure funds to schools of nursing and their practice partners who deliver primary care clinical training experiences with rural and/or underserved populations for advanced nursing education programs, including: Primary care nurse practitioner (NP), Primary care clinical nurse specialist (CNS), Nurse-midwife (NMW) Grantees will also be expected to facilitate employment in rural and underserved settings for program participants following graduation." Link: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=eace6eab4e7f-4436-8569-e89abbc62f98 Funder: Health Resources & Services Agency Funding Information: Estimated Average Size of Awards: $700,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 50 Total Funds Available: $31,800,000 Deadline: January 25, 2017
Nursing Workforce Diversity (NWD) Program Description: Nursing Workforce Diversity Grants (NWD) provide funding to schools of nursing, nursing centers, academic health centers, and state or local governments to establish and/or operate scholarship or stipend programs aimed at increasing nursing education opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Priority is given to projects in which students receive training at a site serving rural or underserved populations. Applicants must provide the following: Student scholarships or stipends for diploma or associate degree nurses to enter a bridge or degree completion program, Student scholarships or stipends for accelerated nursing degree programs, pre-entry preparation, advanced education preparation, and retention activities Underrepresented minorities include Black or African Americans, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, and native Hawaiians. Link: http://bhw.hrsa.gov/fundingopportunities/default.aspx?id=71a65b17-a6c8-45cf-a944-99b0d256fcef Funder: Health Resources & Services Agency Funding Information: Estimate Average Size of Awards: $500,000 Expected Number of Awards: 25 Total Funding Available: $12,500,000
Deadline: November 14, 2016
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association - Faculty Fellowship Description: Registered nurses enrolled in graduate level, degree-granting colleges and universities in selected regions of the US may be eligible to apply for a Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Fellowship (PON Fellowship). The PON Fellowship is designed to assist RNs who are preparing for the nurse educator role to achieve their degrees. PON Fellowships are awarded annually and may be applied toward tuition, academic fees, and books. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $7,500 per academic year. Funding for the PON Fellowship Program is contributed by several hospitals and health care agencies, by Johnson & Johnson, and by national companies with an interest in supporting nursing education. The funds are raised at gala fundraising events sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. The PON Fellowship Program is administered by the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA). Link: http://www.forevernursing.org/promise-of-nursing-faculty-fellowship.html Funder: National Student Nurses Association Funding Information: PON Fellowships are awarded annually and may be applied toward tuition, academic fees, and books. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $7,500 per academic year. Deadline: March 10, 2017
Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship Description: The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), with support from the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future, is currently offering a tenth round of scholarship funding to underrepresented minority (URM) nursing students who plan to work as nursing faculty after graduation. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in a doctoral nursing program or a clinically-focused masters degree program. Additionally, applicants must commit to becoming full-time faculty in an accredited registered nursing program after graduation. Mentorship and leadership development are important features of this program. This scholarship program is designed to address the growing shortage of nurse educators while diversifying the nurse faculty population in the United States. In addition to seeking out individuals committed to careers in nursing education, this program also will expand the number of culturally-competent nurse educators available to teach an increasingly diverse student body. Link: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/scholarships/minority Funder: American Association of Colleges of Nursing Funding Information: Five $18,000 scholarships will be awarded in Fall 2016; $1,500 of each award will be held in escrow to support travel/per diem/lodging costs for the awardees participation in AACNs February 2017 Faculty Development Conference. Scholarship recipients in good standing may be eligible for a second year of funding if funding is available. Although the applicants school of nursing is not required to provide matching funds, applicants who do have
matching funds from the school of nursing will be given preference in the competitive selection process. Any dollars remaining after tuition is paid will be available for the student to use for fees, living expenses, and other costs related to their nursing education Deadline: May 1, 2017
Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Loan Repayment Program Description: The Georgia Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment assistance for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who agree to practice full-time in a rural community in Georgia for period of 1-4 years. The practice time requirement can be split between two or more counties as long as none of the practice location counties exceeds a population limit of 35,000. The APRN may be employed by a hospital, group medical practice, community health center, or other healthcare organization. There is no requirement that the practice be a nonprofit organization; however, the practice must participate in the Medicaid program, must agree to accept new patients insured by Medicaid, and actively treat Medicaid patients. Link: http://gbpw.georgia.gov/loan-repayment-programs Funder: Georgia State Office Funding Information: $10,000 a year, with a maximum of $40,000. Deadline: January 1, 2017
Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program (NAT) Description: The Nurse Anesthetist Traineeship Program (NAT) provides funding to support accredited institutions that educate registered nurses to become nurse anesthetists. Institutions, in turn, disburse funds to students in the form of traineeship support. Preference is given to programs that provide Nurse Anesthetist Traineeships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including medically underserved areas and rural areas, who indicate an intention to practice in those areas upon completion of the Nurse Anesthesia Program. Traineeship awards must not exceed $22,000 per trainee per year and are limited to the payment of full or partial tuition and fees, books, and reasonable living expenses. Link: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=c0ca4c35e6f7-41b5-8a0d-041ba3e2ccb6 Funder: Health Resources & Services Agency Funding Information: Award Amount: Funds are distributed by formula; minimum amount is $1,000 Expected Number of Awards: 80 Total Funding Available: $2,250,000 Deadline: December 5, 2016
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) Description: The Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP) is a loan forgiveness program designed to prepare and train qualified nurse educators to fill faculty vacancies and increase the number of trained nurses entering the workforce. Funded programs are required to: Recruit, train and retain students in nursing degree programs of study that qualify them to become nurse faculty Create, implement, and maintain effective strategies that assist graduates in obtaining full-time faculty employment Create and manage a loan forgiveness program with a revolving loan fund component Link: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/grants/nflp.html Funder: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Funding Information: Total Funding Available: $24,600,000 Estimated Number of Awards: 90 Cost sharing is mandatory for this program. Institutions are required to provide an Institutional Capital Contribution (ICC) that is equal to at least one-ninth of the award amount. Deadline: November 14, 2016 Eligibility: Eligible applicants are public or private nonprofit accredited schools of nursing offering educator coursework as part of an advanced education nursing degree program that prepares students to serve as nurse faculty.
Allan C. and Lelia J. Garden Foundation Description: The mission of the Allan C. & Lelia J. Garden Foundation is to support charitable organizations that maintain, care and educate orphan or underprivileged children. It is also the Foundations intent to support organizations that provide medical, dental, hospital care, nursing and treatment of crippled or physically handicapped children. Link: https://www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/foundation.go?fnId=97 Funder: Bank of America Funding Information: n/a Deadline: June 1, 2017 Eligibility: Program type Health; Human Services Area served GA Restrictions Ben Hill, Irwin & Wilcox Counties
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Description: The Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) program provides grant funding to prepare maternal and child health leaders in adolescent and young adult health within at least 5 core health disciplines, including medicine, nursing, nutrition, psychology, and social work. Grantees will be expected to offer interdisciplinary leadership training to health professionals at the graduate and postgraduate levels.
LEAH programs should: Prepare fellows for leadership roles in clinical services, research, training, and organization of health services for adolescents and young adults, including those with special health care needs Integrate biological, developmental, mental and behavioral health, social, economic, educational, and environmental health training within a public health framework Emphasize technical assistance, continuing education, and collaboration with state and local public health agencies, education, youth development, and human service agencies and providers Develop, enhance, or improve evidence-based patient-centered, family-involved, culturally competent, community-based care plans and practices for adolescents and young adults Clinical and service training settings must provide services in a variety of institutional and rural/urban community-based settings focused on adolescents and young adults reflecting the cultural, social, linguistic, and ethnic diversity of the community. Providing practicum sites in underserved communities is recommended. For the purposes of this program, adolescents are individuals aged 10-17 years and young adults are individuals aged 18-26 years. Link: https://grants.hrsa.gov/2010/Web2External/Interface/FundingCycle/ExternalView.aspx?fCycleID=eb9b85d91746-4a93-b3ec-787cc0188f74 Funder: Health Resources & Services Agency Funding Information: Estimated Average Award: $437,942 Estimated Number of Awards: 7 Total Program Funding: $3,065,600 Deadline: November 10, 2016 Eligibility: Public or nonprofit institutions of higher learning are eligible to apply. Nationwide
Minority Fellowship Program Youth Description: The Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association has been awarded the ""Now is the Time: Minority Fellowship Program- Youth (NITT-MFP-Y)"" grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The NITT-MFP-Y is a component of the President's Plan, ""Now is the Time,"" which was developed to increase access to mental health services for youth in America. The primary goal of the NITT-MFP-Y is to reduce health disparities, and improve behavioral health care outcomes for racially and ethnically diverse populations by increasing the number of culturally competent master's level behavioral health professionals. The fellowship focuses on the behavioral health care of children, adolescents, and youth transitioning into adulthood (aged 16-25). In 2015, thirty fellowships will be awarded. Link: http://www.emfp.org/Main-Menu-Category/Fellowships/MFP-FellowshipYouth Funder: Minority Fellowship Program Funding Information: n/a
American Lung Association - Lung Health Dissertation Grant
Description: The objective of the Lung Health Research Dissertation Grant is to support pre-doctoral dissertation research in the various disciplines of social science examining risk factors affecting lung health including: Psychosocial research, Behavioral research, health services and health policy research, Epidemiology / Biostatics research, Public Health Education research The Dissertation Grant is for $21,000 per year. Up to $16,000 of the award may be used for a student stipend but funds may not be used for tuition Link: http://www.lung.org/our-initiatives/research/awards-and-grant-funding/opportunities.html Funder: American Lung Association Funding Information: Lung Health Dissertation Grant: $21,000/yr. Deadline: December 15, 2016
Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health Description: Evidence for Action (E4A), a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, funds research that expands the evidence base needed to build a Culture of Health. Our mission is to support rigorously designed quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research that yields convincing findings regarding the population health, well-being, and equity impacts of specific policies, programs and partnerships. We are especially interested in research examining the health impacts of programmatic or policy interventions that address factors outside the domain of health care services or public health practice. Link: http://www.rwjf.org/en/library/funding-opportunities/2015/evidence-for-action-investigator-initiatedresearch-to-build-a-culture-of-health.html Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funding Information: E4A was allocated $6.6 million in grant funding to award through July 2017. There is not an explicit range for allowable budget requests. As of July 2016, we had awarded 10 grants ranging in size from $46,000 to $500,000, for a total of just over $2.4 million in grant awards. Grant periods may be for durations of up to 36 months.
GE-NMF Primary Care Leadership Program Description: Established in 2012, this innovative service-learning program provides students with an opportunity to examine the challenges and rewards of primary care practice at community health centers (CHC) across the United States. PCLP Site Partners are located in Boston MA and Gateway Cities in MA, Chicago IL, Houston TX, Los Angeles CA, Phoenix AZ, and Seattle WA. GE-NMF PCLP Scholars will actively engage in leadership training, site-directed project activities, and healthcare service delivery. PCLP Scholars will each receive a $5,000 scholarship stipend that is expected to cover travel, living, and lodging expenses during the service-learning experience period. Students are required to find their own housing and to arrange transportation to the placement city and throughout the service-learning experience period. Link: https://www.nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/service-learning-programs/ge-nmfprimary-care-leadership-program/ Funder: National Medical Fellowships
Funding Information: PCLP Scholars will each receive a $5,000 scholarship stipend that is expected to cover travel, living, and lodging expenses during the service-learning experience period. Students are required to find their own housing and to arrange transportation to the placement city and throughout the service-learning experience period. Deadline: January 31, 2017
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program Description: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows program provides the nation’s most comprehensive learning experience at the nexus of health, science, and policy in Washington, D.C. It is an outstanding opportunity for exceptional midcareer health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health and health care policy. Fellows participate in the policy process at the federal level and use that leadership experience to improve health, health care, and health policy. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is striving to build a Culture of Health that will enable all Americans to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The RWJF Health Policy Fellows program, which seeks to build and maintain strong and diverse leadership and a workforce skilled in health policy, is critical to that vision. The fellowship requires, at a minimum, a 12-month residential experience in Washington, D.C., with additional support for health policy leadership development activities. The program will select up to six fellows. The Washington experience prepares individuals to influence the future of public health and health care and accelerate their own career development. Beginning in September with an intensive three-and-a-half month orientation arranged by the NAM, fellows meet with leaders of health and health care policy think tanks and interest groups, key executive branch officials responsible for health policy and programs, and members of Congress and their staffs. Fellows also participate in seminars on health economics, major federal health and health research programs, the congressional budget process, current priority issues in federal health policy, and the process of federal decision-making. The concentrated orientation is designed to prepare fellows for immediate success in federal legislative and administrative positions. Link: http://www.healthpolicyfellows.org/fellowship.php Funder: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Funding Information: Up to six awards of up to $165,000 each will be made in 2017. Fellowship funds of up to $104,000 may be used for the residential stay (not to exceed the fellows salary prior to entering the program) from September 1, 2017 through August 31, 2018. The continuation of fringe benefits at levels corresponding to the level of stipend support being requested may be covered with the award, and sponsoring institutions may supplement fellowship funds. Deadline: November 15, 2016
Pre Doctoral Fellowships - Adherence Improvement Description: A growing body of evidence demonstrates that good adherence to recommended medications can yield better clinical outcomes and reduce downstream medical spending for patients with chronic conditions. However, many people do not take their medications as prescribed. Closing the adherence gap is important for improving the quality of health care, encouraging better chronic care management, and promoting better
outcomes. Our goal is to support research that will advance knowledge of innovative and effective approaches to improve medication adherence. Relevant research goals may include development or evaluation of policies, interventions, or tools that have potential to improve medication adherence. The proposed research may target one or multiple therapeutic class(es) of medication(s) or condition(s), but not individual products. A focus on priority conditions affecting Medicare and Medicaid is encouraged, e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/asthma, heart failure, hypertension, dementia, and cancer. Real-world applicability of the intervention and generalizability of the findings to broader populations and settings should be considered. Link: http://www.phrmafoundation.org/2015-awards/pre-doctoral-fellowship-awards/adherenceimprovement/ Funder: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America Funding Information: This award provides $25,000 in stipend support for one year. Deadline: September 1, 2017
NEA Foundation - Learning & Leadership Grants Description: Our Learning & Leadership Grants support National Education Association (NEA) members who are public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes: * Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes, conferences, or action research * Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson plan development, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff. Link: https://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/ Funder: NEA Foundation Funding Information: The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. All $5,000 group grant applicants must include partner information. Deadline: February 1, 2016, June 1, 2016, October 15, 2016, February 1, 2017
Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Description: This year the program will award approximately 24 postdoctoral fellowships. The postdoctoral fellowships provide one year of support for individuals engaged in postdoctoral study after the attainment of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. Postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on behalf of the Ford Foundation. The awards will be made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as
scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Link: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/FordFellowships/PGA_047960 Funder: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Funding Information: One-year stipend: $45,000 The stipend may be supplemented by sabbatical leave pay or other sources of support that do not carry with them teaching or other responsibilities. Fellowship funds may be disbursed through the employing institution if necessary for the continuation of health insurance or other benefits. No dependency allowance is available. Expenses will be paid to attend at least one Conference of Ford Fellows Access to Ford Fellow Regional Liaisons, a network of former Ford Fellows who have volunteered to provide mentoring and support to current fellows Deadline: November 10, 2016; January 10, 2017
Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children (R21) Description: This initiative is designed to stimulate research that targets the reduction of health disparities among children. For purposes of this initiative, ""health disparities"" applies to children who have limited access to resources and privileges that impact their health. As such, this initiative includes a focus on ethnic and racial minority children and populations of underserved children to include: children from low literacy, rural and lowincome populations, geographically isolated children, hearing and visually impaired children, physically or mentally disabled children, children of migrant workers, children from immigrant and refugee families, and language minority children. The NIH defines children as individuals 0-21 years of age. The primary purpose of this initiative, therefore, is to encourage intervention studies targeting one of the aforementioned groups. Rather than a singular approach, interventions using a multilevel approach (individual, health system, community, societal) are encouraged. In addition, basic studies designed to further delineate mechanisms/pathways of disparities that lead to the development of interventions are also encouraged. Specific targeted areas of research include biobehavioral studies that incorporate multiple factors that influence child health disparities such as biological (e.g., genetics, cellular, organ systems), lifestyle factors, environmental (physical and family environments) social (e.g. peers), economic, institutional, and cultural and family influences; studies that target the specific health promotion needs of children with a known illness and/or disability; and studies that test and evaluate the comparative effectiveness of health promotion interventions conducted in traditional and nontraditional settings. Strategic Plans on Reducing Health Disparities are located at: NINR: http://www.ninr.nih.gov/aboutninr/ninr-mission-and-strategic-plan/keythemes Link: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-034.html Funder: NIH Funding Information: Award Budget: Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year.
Award Project Period: The total project period may not exceed two years. Deadline: Submission: January 07, 2017
Hearst Foundations Grants Description: Funding Priorities The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address significant issues within their major areas of interests culture, education, health and social service and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. In each area of funding, the Foundations look to identify those organizations achieving truly differentiated results relative to other organizations making similar efforts for similar populations. The Foundations also look for evidence of sustainability beyond their support.. Health The Hearst Foundations assist leading regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions providing access to high-quality healthcare for low-income populations. In response to the shortage of healthcare professionals necessary to meet the countrys evolving needs, the Foundations also fund programs designed to enhance skills and increase the number of practitioners and educators across roles in healthcare. Because the Foundations seek to use their funds to create a broad and enduring impact on the nations health, support for medical research and the development of young investigators is also considered. Social Service The Hearst Foundations fund direct-service organizations that tackle the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the most challenging social and economic problems. The Foundations prioritize supporting programs that have proven successful in facilitating economic independence and in strengthening families. Preference is also given to programs with the potential to scale productive practices in order to reach more people in need. Link: http://www.hearstfdn.org/funding-priorities/ Funder: Hearst Foundations Funding Information: In 2014, the grant amount is above 50, 000$ Deadline: n/a