Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Building A Healthy Nation-Strategic Alliance for Health
Deadline for Letters of Intent: May 23, 2008
Deadline for Applications: June 24, 2008
The CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), Division of Adult and Community Health (DACH), announces the opportunity to apply for funds to advance, implement and sustain evidence and practice-based chronic disease community programs that promote policy, organizational, systems and environmental community change. This initiative will serve to (among others) promote physical activity and nutrition.
For more information, go to http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/DP08-813.htm or contact (301) 402-7469 or (866) 504-9552.
Mattel Announces Continuation of Grant Program to Benefit Children
Deadline for Applications: July 15, 2008
Mattel and the Mattel Children's Foundation have announced they will continue the Mattel Domestic Grantmaking Program, which provides funding for organizations benefiting children in the United States including programs that directly and effectively impact children with demonstrated needs (physical, financial, emotional, and health-related).
For more information, go to http://www.mattel.com/about_us/philanthropy or call (310) 252-2000.
Real Choice Systems Change (RCSC) and Aging and Disability Resource Center/Area Agencies on Aging (ADRC) Grants
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approximately $13 million in funding available to continue to support states' efforts to address complex issues in long-term care reform.
For more information, go to http://www.cms.hhs.gov/newfreedominitiative/emailupdates/ItemDetail.asp?ItemID=CMS1209903.
Comments Requested on National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) Plan
Comments Due: May 22, 2008
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) and Department of Education request for written input regarding NIDRR's long-range plan for fiscal years 2010-2014 (the 2010-2014 Plan). Input is requested on the following three priorities:
- DRRP on Research Centers to Improve Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities from Traditionally Underserved Racial and Ethnic Populations;
- RRTC on Individuals With Disabilities Living in Rural Areas; and
- RERC on Technologies for Successful Aging with Disability.
Address all written input to Donna Nangle, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Room 6029, Potomac Center Plaza, Washington, DC 20202-2700 or via email to NIDRRlMailbox@ed.gov. To submit comments via the website, go to http://www.neweditions.net or access the final priority notice at http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/fedreg/a080422c.html.
Request for Proposals, Influence of Special Olympics on Community Health and Development: A Preliminary Study of Promising Practices
Deadline: May 16, 2008
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to athletes with intellectual disabilities (ID). This qualitative, case study design project aims to document the extent of connectedness between Special Olympics and community entities as well as the nature and extent of influences of Special Olympics on those community entities. Applicants must have a faculty appointment at an accredited U.S. or international University, or in a senior research position within a nonprofit/NGO.
For more information, contact Darcie Mersereau at (202) 715-3600 or dmersereau@specialolympics.org.
Comments Requested, Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers (RERC), National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
Comments due: May 28, 2008
NIDRR announces four new proposed grant priorities for its RERCs. The topics for the proposed centers are as follows:
1. Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals who Experience a Stroke
2. Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis
3. Aging With Physical Disability: Reducing Secondary Conditions and Enhancing Health and Participation, Including Employment
4. Participation and Community Living for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities.
The notice of proposed priorities can be downloaded from the following site:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-9237.htm. For more information, contact Timothy Muzzio at (202) 245-7458.