Date: Wed, 16 Oct 1996 18:13:04 -0400 From: "David Radune" Subject: Funding Opportunities (10/16/96) October 16, 1996 NEW/UPDATED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES The Clearinghouse's Funding Databases describe more than 950 current and archival funding opportunities. These descriptions primarily are intended to serve as a starting point for individuals and organizations seeking support for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, service provision, behavioral research, and information dissemination. The funding agency should be contacted for further information and application procedures. The Clearinghouse makes these databases available to the public through its electronic bulletin board service, NAC ONLINE. Information and assistance about the Clearinghouse and NAC ONLINE can be obtained by calling a Reference Specialist at (800) 458-5231 or (800) 243-7012 (deaf access/TDD). If you know of opportunities that are not contained in our databases, please contact us at aidsinfo@cdcnac.aspensys.com. ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1) National Foundation for Infectious Diseases: 1997 Young Investigator Matching Grants 2) Texas Department of Health: Comprehensive Family Planning Services ----------------------------------------------------------------- ***************FUND INFORMATION*************** FUND TITLE 1997 Young Investigator Matching Grants DESCRIPTION (FUND) The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases/Schering announces the availability of funds to assist young investigators who are beginning their research careers. TARGET AUDIENCE Researchers, Educators SUBJECT AREAS Clinical research, Epidemiological research, Research, Vaccine development research FUND TOTAL NOTE Sponsoring Institution must match the $2,000 award. AMOUNT OF FUND - AVERAGE $2,000 FUND DURATION Unspecified. INTENDED AWARD DATE On or about May 1, 1997. APPLICANTS AND/OR PROJECTS MUST BE LOCATED IN: Location unrestricted, United States, Canada. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS Educational Organization, Institution, Individual TYPE OF SUPPORT Research grants. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The proposal must be based on research relevant to infectious diseases, microbiology, clinical medicine, epidemiology, nursing, etc. The highest priority for funding is research involved in: HIV/AIDS, antimicrobial resistance and emerging infections, vaccine preventable diseases, hospital acquired and opportunistic infections, viral hepatitis, gastrointestinal, diarrheal and foodborne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, zoonotic diseases, and tropical infectious diseases. OTHER LIMITATIONS Each application must be accompanied by an agreement from the applicant's sponsoring institution to match the $2,000 award. No indirect costs may be included. APPLICATION DEADLINE February 14, 1997 APPLICATION PROCEDURE CONTACT PERSON Grants Manager National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Schering YIMG Awards 4733 Bethesda Ave., Ste. 750 Bethesda, MD 20414-2041 (301) 656-0003 FUNDER NAME National Foundation for Infectious Diseases FUNDER'S DESCRIPTION The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), founded in 1973, is a non-profit, independent, tax exempt, philanthropic organization. The mission of the NFID is to support research that will lead to a better understanding of the causes, cures, and prevention of infectious diseases; to encourage and sponsor public and professional education programs; and to aid in the prevention of infectious diseases. The Foundation produces a newsletter, Double Helix, which includes timely information on AIDS, a listing of recent AIDS-related brochures and books, and NFID grant announcements. The NFID also distributes publications from the government and pharmaceutical firms. Much of the NFID's funding is in the form of post-doctoral fellowship grants and travel grants. ***************FUND INFORMATION*************** FUND TITLE Comprehensive Family Planning Services DESCRIPTION (FUND) The Texas Department of Health (TDH) Bureau of Clinical and Nutrition Services requests proposals for the provision of comprehensive family planning services to facilitate achievement of its mission to assist low-income Texans with their family planning goals, improve their health, and reduce poor pregnancy outcomes. Comprehensive family planning services include medical history, physical assessment and laboratory testing, client education and counseling, provision of contraceptives, pregnancy testing, counseling and referral, screening and treatment and/or referral for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases, treatment and/or referral of other medical or genetic problems, client outreach, community education, and basic infertility services. TARGET AUDIENCE Low Income Persons, People in Rural Areas SUBJECT AREAS Community health education, Counseling, Outreach, Referrals, Risk reduction, Sexually transmitted diseases FUND DURATION Unspecified. INTENDED AWARD DATE December 18, 1996. APPLICANTS AND/OR PROJECTS MUST BE LOCATED IN: Programs must be targeted towards the following counties: Tom Green, Ector, Midland, Reeves, Howard, Ward, Pecos, Loving, Winkler, Terrel, Crockett, Sutton, Schleicher, Menard, Kimble, Mason, McCulloch, Concho, Coke, Sterling, Glasscock, Borden, Dawson, Gaines, Martin, Andrews, Crane, Upton, Reagan, and Irion. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS Community Based Organization, Non Profit, Public Health, Social Services Department TYPE OF SUPPORT Program grant. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Priority consideration will be given to proposals that are responsive to all sections of the RFP, include a concise description of the applicant's organization and history, contain a clear and concise needs assessment and problem statement, and contain a clear and detailed budget indicating specific expenditures that correspond to the described activities and services. OTHER LIMITATIONS Public and private nonprofit agencies and organizations providing family planning services are eligible to apply for funds. Programs must be directed by a physician currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas. APPLICATION DEADLINE November 27, 1996 APPLICATION PROCEDURE CONTACT PERSON Carol Pavlica Bureau of Clinical and Nutrition Services Texas Department of Health 1100 W. 49th Street Austin, TX 78756-7875 (512) 458-7444 FUNDER NAME Texas Department of Health Bureau of Clinical and Nutrition Services