New Connections Initiative Calls for Proposals Released

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has posted two calls for proposals related to Building Human Capital, Disparities, Pioneer, Quality Health Care, or Vulnerable Populations.

New Connections Initiative - Round 2 (Senior Consultants Program)

Application Deadline: Dec 28, 2006

The New Connections Initiative, an effort of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), is designed to expand the diversity of perspectives that inform RWJF programming and introduce new researchers and scholars to the Foundation, while simultaneously helping to meet staff needs for data that can measure progress towards programming objectives.

Senior Consultants are individuals who have the expertise and/or research skills necessary to address various relevant issues in health and health care. Consultants from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities include individuals from ethnic or racial minorities or low-income communities, first-generation college graduates, or others who have historically been underrepresented in research disciplines supported by RWJF.

For more information and to apply, go to http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19751&c

New Connections Initiative - Round 2 (Junior Investigators Program)

Application Deadline: Dec 28, 2006

The New Connections Initiative, an effort of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), is designed to expand the diversity of perspectives that inform RWJF programming and introduce new researchers and scholars to the Foundation, while simultaneously helping to meet staff needs for data that can measure progress towards programming objectives. 

Junior Investigators are individuals who received their doctorate or terminal degree within the last seven years. Investigators from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities include individuals from ethnic or racial minorities or low-income communities, first-generation college graduates, or others who have historically been underrepresented in research disciplines supported by RWJF.

For more information and to apply, visit http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19752&c

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Grants for Environmental Alcohol Prevention Aimed at Preventing HIV/AIDS

Application deadline is January 3, 2007

The National Institutes of Health is now accepting applications for research on structural interventions that take an environmental-prevention approach to alcohol use with an eye on reducing risk of HIV/AIDS transmission. Grants are available to nonprofits, schools, government agencies, small businesses, for-profit companies, and public housing agencies.

For more information and to apply, go to http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=3176

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Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund

Application deadline is January 12, 2007

The Ventura County, CA Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Destino: The Hispanic Legacy Fund Grants program. The purpose of this program is to support health education that reflects the Latino community’s health needs in Ventura County. Areas of interest include family strengthening, with an emphasis on sexually transmitted diseases and obesity prevention, and HIV/AIDS prevention. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations or public organizations located in Ventura County, CA. Grants are available for up to $15,000.

To learn more about program information and application guidelines, please visit http://www.vccf.org/fundingcycles.html

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Youth Mental Health Grants

Application deadline is January 31, 2007

The Viola W. Bernard Foundation is accepting applications for its Youth Mental Health Grants program. The purpose of this program is to support innovative programs that address the interplay between social conditions and the psychological health of children and families. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations.

For more information and application guidelines, please visit http://www.violawbernardfoundation.org/index.html#howtoapply

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SAMHSA Science to Service Award

Application deadline is February 28, 2007

The new SAMHSA Science to Service Award is the first award to focus on implementation of evidence-based programs (EBPs) in mental health and substance abuse programs.  The award is designed to recognize communities and organizations that are implementing EBPs with fidelity and good outcomes for consumers.  A maximum of three awards will be made in each of four categories: substance abuse prevention, treatment of substance abuse and recovery support services, mental health promotion, and treatment of mental illness and recovery support services.

For more information, go to http://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/advisories/0612112518.aspx

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Mental Health and Pregnancy Prevention Grants (California)

Application accepted on a rolling basis

The California Wellness Foundation is accepting applications for its Mental Health and Pregnancy Prevention grant programs. The Mental Health grant supports organizations that provide services for transition age youth (16 – 23). The Pregnancy Prevention grant supports organizations that provide outreach for reproductive health care, provide contraceptive services or provide services to pregnant teens. Grants are primarily used for core operating support. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and government agencies.

For complete program information and application guidelines, go to http://www.tcwf.org/grants_program/how_to_apply.htm