Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 11:43:01 +0500 From: ghgreenk{CONTRACTOR/ASPEN/ghgreenk}%NAC-GATEWAY.ASPEN@ace.aspensys.com Subject: Funding information from CDC-NAC (1) Page 1 of 2 NEW/UPDATED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES The Clearinghouse's Funding Databases contain information on more than 800 current and archival funding opportunities. These Databases are primarily intended to serve as a starting point for people seeking support for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, service provision, and information dissemination. The grantmaking agency should be contacted for further information and application procedures. The Clearinghouse makes these databases available to the public through their electronic bulletin board service, NAC ONLINE. Information and assistance about the Clearinghouse and NAC ONLINE can be obtained by calling a Reference Specialist at 1-800-458-5231 or 1800-243-7012 (deaf access/TDD). If you know of opportunities that we do not have in our databases, please contact us at aidsinfo@cdcnac.aspensys.com. Last night, three new and five updated records loaded to the Funding Database. These are cited below and in the following window: ------------------------------------------------------------------- FUND TITLES INCLUDED IN THIS WINDOW: 1) Scholars in Health Policy Research Program. (UPDATE) 2) Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO) 1994 (UPDATE) 3) Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation: General Fund Announcement. (UPDATE) 4) Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation: General Fund Announcement. (UPDATE) ------------------------------------------------------------------- **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 03310-013 FUND TITLE: Scholars in Health Policy Research Program. DESCRIPTION: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Scholars in Health Policy Research Program is intended to foster the development of creative thinkers and problem solvers in health policy. The recipients of these postdoctoral scholarships will work with faculty from one of three universities -- the University of California at Berkeley (in collaboration with the University of California at San Francisco), the University of Michigan, and Yale University. Curricular activities are designed to be flexible, so as to meet the educational needs and interests of individual scholars. The program is intended to: 1) educate scholars about the structure and function of the health care system and the health policy making process; 2) expose scholars to a multidisciplinary environment in which each comes to appreciate the perspective of other social science disciplines, plus medicine and public health; and 3) offer scholars the opportunity to conduct relevant research and analysis under the guidance of faculty mentors. TARGET AUDIENCE: 100 - Health Professionals, 117 - Researchers, 300 - General Public, Consumers SUBJECT AREAS: Colleges and universities, Health policies, Policy development FINANCIAL INFORMATION FUND TOTAL NOTE: Stipend received for each year of program participation. AVERAGE: $52500 NUMBER OF AWARDS: 12 FUND DURATION: 2 yrs. TYPE OF SUPPORT: Stipends. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 991101 981101 971101 961101 951101 941101 INTENDED AWARD DATE: February. ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: Individual LOCATION: Location unrestricted. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: Location unrestricted. ELIGIBILITY: Recent graduates of doctoral programs in economics, political science, and sociology are eligible. (Exceptions may be made for qualified applicants with doctoral degrees in related programs; contact funder for information.) Doctoral degree must be received after January 1993 but not later than July 1996 for the 1996 initiative. Individuals who completed a doctoral degree as early as January 1991 may be eligible if they have not been conducting health policy research. These individuals should submit a 1-page Request for Consideration when applying. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Contact funder for application and information. CONTACT PERSON: Katherine Raskin, MMHS Scholars in Health Policy Research Program Boston University School of Management 685 Commonwealth Ave., Rm. 334 Boston, MA 02215 (617) 353-9220 (617) 353-9227 FAX NO. TECHNICAL CONTACT: Andrea Gerstenberger ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 03310 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation College Rd. Princeton, NJ 08543 OTHER NAME: RWJF P.O. Box 2316 PHONE: (609) 452-8701 AREA CODES: 609 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government DESCRIPTION: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was established as a national philanthropy to award grants to improve health care in the United States. In response to the HIV epidemic, the Foundation, as of 1989, has committed nearly $50 million to AIDS prevention and service projects, AIDS policy research, evaluation of AIDS services, and AIDS service demonstration projects. TYPE OF FUNDS AWARDED: Private. PUBLICATION(S): Annual report. ---------------------------------------------------------------- **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 03310-018 FUND TITLE: Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO) 1994 DESCRIPTION: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO) Initiative supports research, demonstration, and evaluation projects examining major changes in health care financing with implications for current public policy issues. The Foundation intends to stimulate projects that: 1) examine the effects of current mechanisms for - and proposed major changes in - the financing of health services on health care costs, access, and quality; and 2) develop and test new ways to finance care that have the potential to improve access to more affordable health services. Three types of projects will be considered for funding: 1) research to design and analyze major health care financing strategies, including strategies where financing and organization are integrally related; 2) demonstrations to test new strategies; and 3) evaluations of major strategies already in place. Health services researchers and providers are encouraged to work collaboratively with policymakers in both the public and private sectors on projects. TARGET AUDIENCE: 300 - General Public, Consumers, 500 - Health Services Providers, 630 - Government Agencies, 750 - Insurers SUBJECT AREAS: Demonstration projects, Evaluation programs, Health planning, Health policies, Research FINANCIAL INFORMATION AMOUNT AVAILABLE: $12000000 FUND DURATION: Flexible, but generally will not exceed 3 yrs. TYPE OF SUPPORT: Project grants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open ended INTENDED AWARD DATE: Open ended. ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization LOCATION: Location unrestricted. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: Location unrestricted. EXPECTED RESULT: Written report on project & its findings. ELIGIBILITY: Preference will be given to applicants that are public agencies or are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Grant funds may support project staff salaries, consultant fees, data processing, and supplies and other direct expenses. LIMITATIONS: Private foundations as defined under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code are not eligible to apply for funds. Funds may not be used for individual health care subsidies, construction/renovation, lobbying, or as a substitute for funds currently being used to support similar activities. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Submit 4 copies of a 4 pg. letter of intent (LOI). CONTACT PERSON: Anne K. Gauthier, Pgm Director Alpha Center Attn: HCFO 1350 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste. 1100 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 296-1818 (202) 296-1825 FAX NO. TECHNICAL CONTACT: Deborah Rogal, Deputy Director ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 03310 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation College Rd. Princeton, NJ 08543 OTHER NAME: RWJF P.O. Box 2316 PHONE: (609) 452-8701 AREA CODES: 609 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government DESCRIPTION: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was established as a national philanthropy to award grants to improve health care in the United States. In response to the HIV epidemic, the Foundation, as of 1989, has committed nearly $50 million to AIDS prevention and service projects, AIDS policy research, evaluation of AIDS services, and AIDS service demonstration projects. TYPE OF FUNDS AWARDED: Private. PUBLICATION(S): Annual report. ------------------------------------------------------------------ **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 22767-001 FUND TITLE: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation: General Fund Announcement. DESCRIPTION: The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation provides funds for projects concentrating on government's role in health and on the health of low-income and minority groups. The areas in which the Foundation currently focuses the majority of its grantmaking are health policy, reproductive health, HIV policy, and health and development in South Africa. A further interest is in health policy and innovation in California. Activities supported include policy analysis, applied research to define and measure public health problems, demonstration and pilot projects, and communications activities that help to sharpen the health care debate. Most grants are initiated by the Foundation; however, unsolicited proposals are also welcomed. TARGET AUDIENCE: 300 - General Public, Consumers SUBJECT AREAS: Health care, Health planning, Health policies, HIV prevention, Research FINANCIAL INFORMATION MINIMUM: $5000 MAXIMUM: $750000 FUND DURATION: Open Ended TYPE OF SUPPORT: Demo & pilot project grants. Tech assist. Research grants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open ended INTENDED AWARD DATE: Grants reviewed in March, June, Sept., & Dec. ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization RESTRICTIONS: Individual LOCATION: United States, location unrestricted. International (South Africa). The California Grants Program is limited to projects with statewide significance for CA. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: United States, location unrestricted. International (South Africa). The California Grants Program is limited to projects with statewide significance for CA. ELIGIBILITY: Letters of inquiry for projects within or relating to South Africa should be sent to: Michael R. Sinclair, Ph.D., Vice President and Director, Health and Development in South Africa, The Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 1450 G St., N.W., Ste. 250, Washington, D.C. 20005 (tel: 202-347-5270). LIMITATIONS: The foundation does not award funds to advocate for legislation, nor for general operating expenses, indirect costs (those expressed as a fixed percentage of direct costs), capital campaigns, annual appeals or other fundraising events, construction, purchase or renovation of facilities, or purchase of equipment. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Submit 2-3 pg. letter of intent. CONTACT PERSON: Renee Wells, Grants Manager 2400 Sand Hill Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025 (415) 854-9400 (415) 854-4800 FAX NO. ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 22767 Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation 2400 Sand Hill Rd. Menlo Park, CA 94025 PHONE: (415) 854-9400 AREA CODES: 415 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government TYPE OF FUNDS AWARDED: Private. NUMBER OF FUNDS AWARDED: 1993: 130 funds awarded, total: $20000000 TAX NO.: 946064808 PUBLICATION(S): Annual report. Application guidelines. ------------------------------------------------------------------- **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 27616-001 FUND TITLE: Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation: General Fund Announcement. DESCRIPTION: The Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation seeks: 1) to prevent mental retardation by identifying its causes; and 2) to improve society's means for dealing with retarded citizens. Support may also be provided for projects addressing the relationship between medical advances and medical ethics, and the development of mental retardation public policy. TARGET AUDIENCE: 316 - Developmentally Delayed Persons SUBJECT AREAS: Mentally disabled, Research FINANCIAL INFORMATION FUND DURATION: Open ended TYPE OF SUPPORT: Demonstration grants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 981115 971115 961115 951115 941115 931115 INTENDED AWARD DATE: Open ended ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: Community Based Organization RESTRICTIONS: Individual LOCATION: United States, location unrestricted. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: United States, location unrestricted. ELIGIBILITY: The program or project proposed must directly assist persons with mental retardation and their families. LIMITATIONS: The foundation provides funds for neither construction projects nor normal operating support of schools or service programs. There are no scholarships or fellowships for students. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Contact funder for information. Letter of intent by Oct. 1. CONTACT PERSON: Steven M. Eidelman 1350 New York Ave., NW. Washington, DC 20005-2000 (202) 393-1250 ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 27616 Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation 1350 New York Ave., NW. Ste. 500 Washington, DC 20005-4709 PHONE: (202) 393-1250 AREA CODES: 202 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government Date: Wed, 16 Aug 1995 12:40:25 +0500 From: ghgreenk{CONTRACTOR/ASPEN/ghgreenk}%NAC-GATEWAY.ASPEN@ace.aspensys.com Subject: Funding Information from CDC-NAC (2) Page 2 of 2 New/updated funds, cont' ------------------------------------------------------------ FUND TITLES INCLUDED IN THIS WINDOW: 1) Microsoft Corporation: General Fund Announcement. (UPDATE) 2) Nathan Cummings Foundation: General Fund Announcement. (NEW) 3) Greater New Orleans Foundation: General Fund Announcement. (NEW) 4) PacifiCare Foundation: General Fund Announcement. (NEW) ------------------------------------------------------------- **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 29037-001 FUND TITLE: Microsoft Corporation: General Fund Announcement. DESCRIPTION: Microsoft Corporation contributes monetary and in-kind gifts, primarily software, to nonprofit organizations which fall into one of four categories: arts and cultural, civic and environmental, education, and human services. The company reviews proposals in September, December, March and June. TARGET AUDIENCE: 300 - General Public, Consumers SUBJECT AREAS: Performing arts, Public education, Social services, Visual arts FINANCIAL INFORMATION FUND DURATION: Not specified. TYPE OF SUPPORT: Project grants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open ended INTENDED AWARD DATE: 90 days after receipt of application. ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization RESTRICTIONS: Individual LOCATION: Greater Seattle, WA, Area. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: Greater Seattle, WA, Area. LIMITATIONS: Microsoft, as a general rule, does not fund organizations that do not have IRS 501(c)(3) status, religious or political organizations when the benefits of the gift are limited exclusively to their members, individuals, athletic events or team sponsorships, or travel expenses. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Contact funder for information. CONTACT PERSON: Barbara Dingfield, Manager 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-9805 (206) 882-8080 ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 29037 Microsoft Corporation Community Affairs Department 1 Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052-6399 PHONE: (206) 882-8080 AREA CODES: 206 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 31462-001 FUND TITLE: Nathan Cummings Foundation: General Fund Announcement. DESCRIPTION: The Nathan Cummings Foundation supports five program areas: arts; environment; health; Jewish life; and interprogram grants focusing on democratic values and contemplative practice. Grantmaking focuses upon: concern for the poor, disadvantaged, and underserved; respect for diversity; promotion of understanding across culture; and empowerment of communities in need. The goal of the Health Program is to improve the quality of life at its beginning and its end by supporting humane, patient-centered care. It focuses on promoting health among pregnant women and children under the age of six, especially in low-income communities; and supporting care that improves the quality of life at the end of life. The Foundation is committed to a variety of educational strategies in its programs; and is also interested in leadership development, application of new technologies; and innovations in communications. TARGET AUDIENCE: 300 - General Public, Consumers, 314 - Children, 324 - Families, 339 - Infants, 366 - Low Income Persons SUBJECT AREAS: Health care, Performing arts, Visual arts FINANCIAL INFORMATION FUND DURATION: Not specified. TYPE OF SUPPORT: Program grants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 980701 980101 970701 970101 960701 960101 INTENDED AWARD DATE: Grants are made in October and March. ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization Non Profit LOCATION: United States, location unrestricted. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: United States, location unrestricted. ELIGIBILITY: The grant application process should be initiated with a letter of inquiry providing information about the organization; a contact person; the proposed project; staff; budget information; amount requested; and other sources of funding. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Submit 2-3 p. letter of inquiry. CONTACT PERSON: Grant Officer 1926 Broadway, Ste. 600 New York, NY 10023 (212) 787-7300 ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 31462 Nathan Cummings Foundation 1926 Broadway, Ste. 600 New York, NY 10023 PHONE: (212) 787-7300 AREA CODES: 212 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government DESCRIPTION: The Nathan Cummings Foundation is a national grantmaking organization rooted in the Jewish tradition and committed to democratic values including fairness, diversity, and community. By promoting innovative solutions to major social problems, it seeks to build a society that values nature and protects ecological balance for future generations; promotes humane health care; and fosters arts to enrich communities. TYPE OF FUNDS AWARDED: Private. **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 31466-001 FUND TITLE: Greater New Orleans Foundation: General Fund Announcement. DESCRIPTION: The Greater New Orleans Community Foundation makes grants in the broad program categories of art/cultural affairs, education, health, human services, and general public benefit. Seed grants are provided for promising new organizations or programs that are potentially useful to the region; demonstration grants are made to new or established organizations to explore new and more effective program models with the potential for continuation, replication, and expansion; and transition grants provide resources to non profit organizations to help them achieve a new level of stability or growth. TARGET AUDIENCE: 300 - General Public, Consumers SUBJECT AREAS: Community programs, Curriculum, Health care, Performing arts, Social services, Visual arts FINANCIAL INFORMATION FUND DURATION: Not specified. TYPE OF SUPPORT: Seed grants. Demonstration grants. Transition grants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 951115 950815 INTENDED AWARD DATE: January 1996. October 1995. ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization Non Profit LOCATION: Greater New Orleans region, LA. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: Greater New Orleans region, LA. EXPECTED RESULT: 1 pg. evaluation report within a year of program completion. ELIGIBILITY: Organizations that have not been recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS may be considered if they have a fiscal agent relationship with a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Proposals should be prepared by using the Grant Application Form and Cover Sheet. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Contact the funder prior to submitting a proposal. CONTACT PERSON: Program Officer 2515 Canal Street, Ste. 401 New Orleans, LA 70119 (504) 822-4906 ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 31466 Greater New Orleans Foundation 2515 Canal St., Ste. 401 New Orleans, LA 70119 PHONE: (504) 822-4906 AREA CODES: 504 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government DESCRIPTION: The Greater New Orleans Foundation works to improve the quality of life for all citizens by building permanent endowments for the community's changing issues and opportunities; demonstrating strategic grantmaking that invests in leaders and systemic change; and serving as a flexible and cost-effective vehicle for community investment. The Foundation maintains a pool of charitable funds, with the income used primarily to enhance the quality of life to all the residents of the Greater New Orleans region. TYPE OF FUNDS AWARDED: Private. **************** FUND INFORMATION ****************** ACCESSION NO: S 31468-001 FUND TITLE: PacifiCare Foundation: General Fund Announcement. DESCRIPTION: The PacifiCare Foundation has five formal areas of focus: seniors, children/youth, health promotion/wellness, human/social services, and education. Respectively, these categories include: senior social services, nutrition, education, volunteer, and adult day care programs; child care, youth activities, support of at-risk youth, and counseling; programs focusing on prevention, health education, promoting access to health care and improving the quality of health care for targeted populations; programs targeted to meet the needs of the homeless and hungry, shelters, and other social service programs; and programs focusing on elementary, junior and senior high school students that promote self-esteem, encourage academic achievement and skill development, literacy programs, training programs and programs that improve the effectiveness of the educational system. The Foundation prefers funding defined projects. However, requests for operating costs will be considered if the request is very specific and clearly defined. TARGET AUDIENCE: 300 - General Public, Consumers, 306 - Adolescents, 314 - Children, 360 - Older Americans, 366 - Low Income Persons SUBJECT AREAS: Adolescents, Children, Curriculum, Health care, Social services FINANCIAL INFORMATION MINIMUM: $2000 MAXIMUM: $10000 FUND DURATION: Not specified. TYPE OF SUPPORT: Program grants. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 980430 971031 970430 961031 960430 951031 INTENDED AWARD DATE: Mid-March & mid-September. ORGANIZATION ELIGIBILITY TYPE: IRS 501 (c)(3) Organization Non Profit LOCATION: CA. FL. OK. OR (Oregon). TX. WA. FUND REQUIREMENTS LOCATION: CA. FL. OK. OR (Oregon). TX. WA. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for funding, an applicant must be operated and organized so that it does not discriminate in the hiring of staff or the provision of services on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. LIMITATIONS: The PacifiCare Foundation will not consider grants for the following: arts/cultural programs; associations; capital campaigns; endowments; hosting/supporting conferences; individual support; private foundations; programs which promote religious doctrine; and sponsorship of special events. APPLICATION INFORMATION PROCEDURES: Submit 2 copies of proposal. Contact funder for information. CONTACT PERSON: Lucy Cunningham, President 5995 Plaza Dr. Cypress, CA 90630-9063 (714) 229-2929 ************ FUNDER INFORMATION ************ ORGANIZATION: S 31468 PacifiCare Foundation 5995 Plaza Dr. Cypress, CA 90630-5028 PHONE: (714) 229-2929 AREA CODES: 714 ORGANIZATION TYPE: Foundation ORGANIZATION LEVEL: Non Government DESCRIPTION: The PacifiCare Foundation's mission is to improve the quality of lives of the disadvantaged or underserved. The Foundation primarily focuses on causes dedicated to improving mental and physical well-being. This past year, recipients of their HIV/AIDS funding included the AIDS Walk-Orange County and Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN) of Oklahoma City, OK. TYPE OF FUNDS AWARDED: Private.