Aging Grants

The Jenzabar Foundation 2008 Student Leadership Awards

The Jenzabar Foundation 2008 Student Leadership Awards will recognize student leaders who have led campus groups or activities that have made a significant impact outside of their campus communities, either through ongoing work or through the completion of a project, during the 2007-08 academic year.

Seven student leaders will be recognized with an award and the group that they represent will be issued a $5,000 grant from The Jenzabar Foundation to continue their work and/or fund a new project that is consistent with the mission of The Jenzabar Foundation.

The mission of The Jenzabar Foundation is to recognize and support the good works and humanitarian efforts of student leaders serving others across the global community. The Foundation seeks to foster a culture of service and to educate and inspire future generations to create a better world.

Student leaders will be recognized in the following categories:

1. Local community support to assist individuals or groups that are underserved through existing community resources; i.e. after-school programs for children, home visits for the elderly, Habitat for Humanity projects
2. International humanitarian efforts; i.e. natural disaster relief, cultural exchange programs, overseas education or health-care assistance, poverty alleviation
3. Campus Ministry programs that reach outside campus boundaries
4. Education outreach to groups or individuals not enrolled in the institution
5. Environmental protection, natural resource management, alternative energy promotion, or climate/habitat awareness.
6. Health care provisioning or awareness
7. Issue advocacy targeted to local, state or federal government

Nominations are open to student organizations from any institution of higher education. While self-nominations will be accepted, The Jenzabar Foundation would prefer that nominations be made by a representative of the institution that has sanctioned the group of activity.

Nomination process
Please provide a write-up that includes:

A. The name of the institution that the group or activity is affiliated with.
B. The name of the group or activity.
C. A description of the endeavors of the student group that has made an impact in one of the above categories; photographs, video or other imagery is welcome. The description should include how the activity was initiated and the outcomes or expected outcomes of the activity described. The description should also include funding and sources of funding for the activity, the number of participants providing the service and their organizational structure, the identification of the beneficiaries of the service, how the service was delivered, and how its impact was recognized.
D. A contact at the institution who is familiar with the group or activity, a contact within the student group who led the group during the 2007-08 academic year, and a contact who can speak for the recipients of the nominated group’s service.
E. A statement on the use of funds, should the leader and group be recognized with an award.

Nominations must be received by September 12, 2008. Nominations should be delivered in an MS Word-compatible or PDF-formatted document as an attachment to an email addressed to: awards@thejenzabarfoundation.org.

Nominations will be evaluated based on the information provided that identifies the positive impact and value that the group or project has brought to the beneficiaries of its service and to the campus community in which it resides. The scope of the project, accomplishment relative to available funding, and the perception of the activity as a model for other student groups will also factor into the evaluation of each nomination. The Jenzabar Foundation will convene an advisory group to vet all nominations received by the submission deadline. There may be follow-up questions that will be addressed to one of the contacts provided (as requested in “D” above) if more information is deemed necessary to fully evaluate the nomination.

Finalists will be announced in late September 2008. Winners will be announced on October 24, 2008. Winners will be notified prior to the announcement date as The Jenzabar Foundation will request the presence of a student and institutional representative at the announcement event.

Any questions about the nomination process can be addressed to John Beahm, Executive Director, The Jenzabar Foundation, 617-492-9099 ext. 512, or john.beahm@thejenzabarfoundation.org.

Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease
Caregiving Legacy Awards

GENERAL INFORMATION
Bestowed with a grant from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is pleased to oversee the first annual Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards program.

Award Background:
In the past two years The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation undertook a review of issues facing caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s disease. In June 2007, the Foundation published an expert panel discussion report Strengthening Caregiving for Alzheimer’s Disease that outlined promising practices, research recommendations and key principles for caregiver support. The report can be found on The Foundation website: thegilbertfoundation.org. It is against this backdrop that The Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Legacy Award was initiated. It is intended to promote those principles and stimulate innovation in the field of Alzheimer’s caregiving by recognizing and rewarding those efforts which lead the way in addressing the needs of Alzheimer’s caregivers. 2008 is the first year of the award program which is envisioned to be an annual affair.

Award Details:
Three awards of $20,000 each will be awarded to nonprofit organizations, government agencies or universities responding to a community need with a program or project which focuses primarily on family caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. One award will be granted in each of these categories:

Creative Expression: This award will go to programs or projects that use imaginative and creative approaches in supporting informal caregivers or persons with dementia. Some examples are programs or projects using art, music, theatre, journaling, multimedia (e.g. film, documentary, radio) or other types of creative expression.
Diverse/Multicultural Communities: This award will go to programs or projects that provide services, support or other types of outreach to informal caregivers in diverse ethnic, rural, low income and LGBT or other communities.
Policy and Advocacy: This award will go to programs or projects that advocate for systems change for the benefit of informal caregivers or care recipients with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. These efforts could focus on legislation, executive or administrative changes, advocacy campaigns, or any other action to strengthen the public or private sector’s recognition and support of informal caregivers.

Award Timeline:
Online applications will be available on June 16, 2008 on the Family Caregiver Alliance website at www.caregiver.org The closing deadline is 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time August 15, 2008. Award announcements will be made in November 2008. Awardees will be honored at a reception hosted by Family Caregiver Alliance at a date and place to be determined. They will also be invited to present information about their winning programs/ projects at a national conference. Travel stipends will be available for the conference.

The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation
The mission of The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation is to invest in programs that promote education, tolerance, social services, healthcare and the arts. The Foundation builds on the ideals and pursuits of its founders, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert. In addition, The Foundation funds Arts Education & Culture in Los Angeles, Jewish programs in Los Angeles, and universities in California. In the area of Alzheimer's disease, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation focuses its grant-making on the advancement of research by junior investigators in the United States and Israel and investments in Alzheimer's disease caregiving. Visit http://www.thegilbertfoundation.org/ for more information.

Family Caregiver Alliance
Established in 1977, the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) supports and assists caregivers through education, services, research and advocacy. FCA programs support and sustain the important work of families and friends caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. The National Center on Caregiving, established at FCA in 2001, is working to advance the development of high quality cost- effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state of the country. Visit www.caregiver.org or call (800) 445-8106 for more information.

Eligibility and Submission Conditions:
Nonprofit organizations, government agencies and universities responding to a community need with a program/project that focuses primarily on family or informal caregivers of adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are eligible to apply. Family or informal caregivers are unpaid caregivers. The term includes family members, friends, domestic partners and neighbors. Support for family caregivers need not be the primary mission of the organization, agency or university.
Nonprofit applicants must submit proof of their 501(c) (3) status or other nonprofit status by attaching a copy of their nonprofit designation letter to their application. For-profit entities are not eligible to apply.
The nominated program/project has to have been active during the calendar year of 2007 and/or 2008. If the program/project involves a major culminating event, that event must have occurred prior to application deadline.
The applicant or other designated program /project representatives must be willing to share information about their program with others, including a potential workshop presentation at a national professional conference and writing up additional information to appear on FCA’s website and/or future publication. Award winners may also be asked to provide information about how the award was used to further advance the mission of the organization, agency, or university.
Application must be received by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, August 15, 2008.
Applicants must apply electronically using the designated online system.
Applicants must designate the category in which they would like to be considered. Applicants are competing only against others within their chosen category. If the judges feel that the applicant would be better suited for another category, they will contact the applicant directly.

Review Process:
Applications will contain a series of questions about the project/ program being nominated. These questions will correspond to the four major areas on which programs/projects will be judged. These are:

Rationale/Purpose – Did the project or program address a real need in the community?
Innovation – Was the project or program innovative or unique by responding to an unmet need, building on prior research, adapting an existing program in a new way or incorporating innovative collaborations?
Impact – Did the project or program have an impact in the community and how was success assessed?
Replication/Dissemination – Does this project or program have the potential to be replicated, can it have a continued use through dissemination, were there successful elements or lessons learned that can serve as a guide for others attempting to achieve a similar goal?
Each category will be weighed equally. Applicants should follow the online application instructions in preparing a succinct description of their submitted program/project. Finalists may be contacted to provide additional information or materials. Expert judges will objectively assess and score applications. Final recommendations will be made to The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation.

Family Caregiver Alliance . 180 Montgomery St, Ste 1100, San Francisco, CA 94104
phone: (415) 434.3388 . (800) 445.8106 . fax: (415) 434.3508

Bi-Annual Grant
AFA’s Bi-Annual Grant offers funding to AFA’s nonprofit member organizations for new or existing programs and services that improve the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and their families.

This grant is offered during the spring and fall of each year; for consideration, applications must be postmarked by:

Spring cycle – February 1

Fall cycle – August 1

Funds may be awarded to more than one organization during any given cycle. In the past, for example, we have funded programs such as: support groups in rural areas, cognitive stimulation activities, a prescription assistance program, training for healthcare professionals, and startup or expansion of Project Lifesaver, a rapid response system to track wanderers.

The amount of each of these grants may change each year. Therefore, it is best to check with AFA for the most up-to-date information prior to applying. However, as a baseline, in 2007:

AFA awarded Bi-Annual Grants of $5,000 each to a total of 27 organizations nationwide in the two cycles.

You may contact AFA at 866-232-8484

Alzheimer's Foundation of America
322 8th Ave., 7th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

Packer Policy Fellowships, Australian-American Health Policy Fellowships Program

On behalf of the Australian Department of Health and Ageing, The Commonwealth Fund is pleased to announce the Packer Policy Fellowships, an Australian-American Health Policy Fellowships Program. This program offers a unique opportunity for outstanding, mid-career U.S. health policy researchers and practitioners to spend up to 10 months in Australia conducting original research and working with leading Australian health policy experts on issues relevant to both countries.

PLEASE NOTE: THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2009–2010 FELLOWSHIPS IS AUGUST 15, 2008.

Packer Policy Fellowships have three goals:

To enable fellows to gain an in-depth understanding of the Australian health care system and policy process, recent reforms, and models for best practice, thus enhancing their ability to make innovative contributions to policymaking in the United States.

To improve the theory and practice of health policy in Australia and the United States by stimulating the cross-fertilization of ideas and experience.

To encourage ongoing health policy collaboration and exchange between Australia and the United States by creating a network of international health policy experts.

The Commonwealth Fund 1 East 75th Street, New York, NY 10021 Phone: 212.606.3800 Fax: 212.606.3500 E-mail: cmwf@cmwf.org

Funding Opportunity: Research Program on Migration and Health
The UCOP-based Health Initiative of the Americas has announced its 2008 Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Applications (RFA) and Dissertation Grants on Migration and Health issued by the Migration and Health Research Program (PIMSA, for its Spanish acronym). The following research areas will be given priority:

Chronic diseases, including nutrition related such as unhealthy diets related to diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and obesity;
Infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, hepatitis, and STDs;
Mental health, including domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse, and its relation with culture;
Occupational health and injury prevention, especially concerning farm workers;
Women’s health;
Special vulnerable populations health (indigenous, disabled, elderly);
Access to services, including best practices of health prevention and promotion, such as promotoras outreach programs; strategies for expanding health insurance; legal aspect of access to health; and the use of medical technology to reduce health disparities.

Notification of intent due by July 11, 2008.
Application materials are due on August 1, 2008. Further information can be found in the program RFP or by contating Rosario Alberro [510-643-1290 / Rosario.Alberro@ucop.edu] or Nefer Kelley [510-643-4121 / Nefer.Kelley@ucop.edu].

American Physical Therapy Association Florence P Kendall Doctoral Scholarships

Kendall Doctoral Scholarships, part of the Foundation's Doctoral Opportunities for Clinicians and Scholars (DOCS) program, assist physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with outstanding potential for doctoral studies in their first year of graduate studies towards a doctorate. Applicants must be formally accepted as a student in a regionally accredited post-professional doctoral program whose content has a demonstrated relationship to physical therapy.

Awards of $5,000 are given to Kendall Doctoral Scholarship recipients to meet any type of tuition expense or academic fees reasonably and logically associated with the doctoral program. Applications are due in mid-August of each year; award notification is in December.

Priority will be given to applicants who:

show promise of completion of full-time or part-time degree requirements in a timely fashion
demonstrate potential for a career as an academic researcher and educator in an accredited physical therapy education program
are working on research directly related to APTA's Clinical Research Agenda.

American Physical Therapy Association.

1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1488
703/684-APTA (2782) * 800-999-2782 * 703/683-6748 (TDD)
703/684-7343 (fax)

American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Association of Subspecialty Professors Junior Career Development in Geriatric Medicine Award

Application Deadline
The application deadline is August 1, 2008. Applicants are responsible for submitting all required sections and documents prior to this deadline.

Funding Source
Funding for this award is made possible in part through the financial support of the Association of Subspecialty Professors.

American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation
1800 Century Place
Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345

Phone: (404) 633-3777
Fax: (404) 633-1870

American Physical Therapy Association Section on Geriatrics Student Award For Geriatric Research

Purpose:
This award is intended to facilitate interest in geriatric research among entry-level physical therapy
students. The award recognizes outstanding research-related activity completed by entry-level
physical therapy students.
The Award:
Multiple awards of $100 (up to a total of $500 annually) and certificates will be presented at the
Section business meeting during the Combined Sections Meeting.
Selection Process:
1. A member of the Section on Geriatrics must nominate the entry-level student. The nominator
will submit a letter of support which addresses the extent of the student's involvement in the
research process (during a period not to exceed more than one year of graduation from an
entry-level program).
2. The nominated student will provide electronically as one complete document (Word or pdf):
a) a brief biographical sketch (not to exceed two pages).
b) a written summary of research-related activity.
c) published evidence of the activity (e.g.: a copy of the published abstract or paper).
3. All materials from 1 & 2 above will be submitted as one document and must be received by the
deadline of November 1 of each year
4. A student will only be eligible for one of these awards. No more than one student may be
nominated for a given research-related activity or project.
5. Final selection of recipients will be made by the Research Committee
Submit Materials To:
geriatrics@apta.org
Questions? 800/999-2782 x3238

American Physical Therapy Association Section on Geriatrics Outstanding Physical Therapist Assistant Award
Purpose:
To recognize a physical therapist assistant who has significantly impacted physical therapy care in
geriatric practice settings.
Rationale:
The physical therapist assistant plays an important role in the geriatric setting, working under the
supervision of a physical therapist, to provide treatment, often practicing in traditionally under-serv ed
areas, such as urban nursing centers or rural practice settings. An outstanding physical therapists
assistant can positively impact others’ attitudes towards and treatment of the geriatric patient. The
intent of this award is to recognize a physical therapists assistant who demonstrates exemplary care
of the geriatric patent.
Criteria:
To be eligible for this award, the nominee must:
1. be an advocate for older adults.
2. be a current member of the Section on Geriatrics.
3. have been involved in clinical practice in geriatric settings for a minimum of 5 years.
4. demonstrate exemplary care and innovative teamwork in meeting the physical therapy needs
of older adults.
Nomination Process:
1. Any current member of the Section on Geriatrics may nominate a physical therapist
assistant who meets the intent and criteria of the award.
2. Nomination packets should be sent electronically as one complete document (Word or pdf),
and include:
a. One or more letters of nomination, addressed to the Awards Committee, describing
how and why the nominee meets the criteria.
b. A copy of the nominee's current resume or CV.
3. Nominations must be received by November 1 of each year.
Nominations will be reviewed by at least three members of the Awards Committee. The Awards
Committee Chair will notify the Section Board of Directors of the Committee's selection.
The award shall be presented at the Business Meeting during APTA Combined Sections Meeting,
usually held in February of each year. It shall consist of a certificate, an engraved award and a
$200 award.
Mail nominations to:
geriatrics@apta.org
Questions? 800/999-2782 x3238

American Physical Therapy Association Section on Geriatrics Lynn Phillippi Advocacy for Older Adults Award

Purpose:
To recognize projects or programs in clinical practice, educational, or administrative settings which
provide strong models of effective advocacy for older adults by challenging and changing ageism.
Rationale:
In her years of service to the Section, as committee member, elected Board of Directors member, and
editor of GeriNotes, Lynn Phillippi has provided a wonderful role model of effective advocacy for our
older patients and their families. She has helped many of us to examine our attitudes and question our
beliefs about aging and being old. Her tireless efforts to communicate and educate physical therapists
serving aging adults has been a positive influence on professional development of her peers and on
the quality of life of older persons.
Criteria:
The project or program should demonstrate one or more of the following:
1. Assist peers, patients, or members of the community to recognize the influence of "ageism"
and promote positive aspects of aging.
2. Provide a mechanism to positively impact on ageism.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the project or program in reducing ageism.
4. Serve as a recognized model of change for other settings.
Application Process:
1. A member of the Section on Geriatrics must nominate individuals or organizations whose
advocacy for older adults meets the intent and criteria of the award.
2. Three letters of nomination, addressed to the Awards Committee, are necessary:
a. From the SOG member, describing how and why the project/program should be
recognized.
b. From a "consumer" (an older person, staff person, or caregiver) who participated in the
program, describing the impact of the program,
c. From a representative of the administration or organization which sponsored the
program, describing the value and effect of the program,
3. A letter, brochure, newspaper article or other description of the program must accompany the
letters of recommendation. It should include information on:
a. The goals of the program or project
b. The setting and dates of the project
c. The outcome of the project
4. Nominations must be submitted electronically as one complete document (Word or pdf), and
received by November 1 each year.
All nominations will be reviewed by at least 3 members of the Awards Committee. The Awards
Committee Chair will notify the Section Board of Directors of the Committee's selection.
The award shall be presented at the Business Meeting during the APTA Combined Sections Meeting,
usually held in February of each year. It shall consist of a certificate and a $200 donation to the charity
or organization of the awardee's choice.
Mail nominations to:
geriatrics@apta.org
Questions? 800/999-2782 x3238