12 funding opportunities are listed in this category
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Grant Program
The initial contact should be made by letter of inquiry stating the amount sought, purpose of the grant, and nature of the organization requesting the grant. Please include an e-mail address if available. The letter should be sent to: The Grant Committee c/o Managing Director Multiple Sclerosis Foundation 6350 North Andrews Avenue Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. 33309If you are awarded a grant we do ask as a minimum that you provide us with semi-annual progress reports however additional criteria may apply depending on the amount and type of grant.FUNDING CYCLEAll grant requests, excluding the Brighter Tomorrow grant, must be postmrked between September 1 and November 1 of each year. If your request is funded, funding will occur prior to January 15 of the following year.LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONSThe Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, at its sole discretion, has the right to limit, refuse or cancel any grants made. The awarding of grants is at the determination of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation6350 North Andrews AvenueFort Lauderdale, Florida 33309-2130
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Computer Grant Program
Computer Grant Program provides refurbished laptop or desktop computers for individuals with MS on limited or fixed incomes. For those who do not know how to use a computer, training may be provided. The application process requires verification of a diagnosis of MS and a brief essay from the applicant explaining how a computer will enhance their quality of life. A computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse will be granted. Internet access and technical support will be the responsibility of the grant recipient. Applications are accepted from July 1 to October 1 of each year.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Brighter Tomorrow Grant
Each year the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation makes dreams come true for individuals with multiple sclerosis across the country through the Brighter Tomorrow grant.The goal of the grant is provide individuals with MS with goods or services (valued at up to $1000.00 per recipient) to improve their quality of life by enhancing safety, self-sufficiency, comfort, or well-being.Recipients of the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation's Brighter Tomorrow grant have received car repairs, ramps, wheelchairs, walkers, eyeglasses, computers, appliances, televisions, furniture, therapeutic equipment, hobby supplies, retreats, and various home modifications.To qualify, a person must be 18 years of age or older and diagnosed with MS, or the parent of a minor child diagnosed with MS, and be a permanent U.S. resident. They must not have any other means of fulfilling the need they express.Applicants are asked to provide basic personal and financial information, and to write a brief essay of 100 words or less to describe how the grant would help them have A Brighter Tomorrow.If you would like to apply for a Brighter Tomorrow grant, simply fill out our online application, print an application, or call 888-673-6287 to receive an application by mail. Applications are accepted from July 1 to October 1 of each year.For further information on the Brighter Tomorrow grant, call our Program Services Department at 1-888-MSFOCUS or you can contact us by email: support@msfocus.org.- Partially funded through a charitable donation from the Bayer Foundation.Official GuidelinesApplications submitted must fulfill the following eligibility criteria to be considered for funding: * Applicant must be diagnosed with MS, or be the parent of a minor child with MS. * Applicant must be over the age of 18. * Applicant must have no existing financial net (such as Medicaid or private insurance) to cover the request. * Applicant must grant the MSF the right to use their name and photograph for promotional purposes. * Applicant must agree to sign a disclaimer. * Applicant must be a resident of the United States. * Request must be for specific goods or services. * Cash, medications, or items available through current programs are not included.
Mattie J. T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship “If all generations of people freely and abundantly give care to others and to our world, we will have an eternal source of love and hope that fulfills the needs of all ages.”Caregivers are often viewed as expendable resources in systems of care. As a result, many caregivers are overlooked, ill-prepared and some will ultimately burn-out. The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving promotes the view that family, professional, and paraprofessional caregivers are the most valuable asset in any system of care, and they should be cultivated, preserved, developed, and valued. We believe that with proper training and support caregivers can provide quality, compassionate care at the same time that they maintain their own health, quality of life and sense of purpose. In essence, we believe that the right kind of training and education are protective factors in the lives of caregivers. The purpose of the Mattie J. T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to family, professional, or paraprofessional caregivers of any age who are seeking training or education in specific skills, procedures and strategies that lead to more effective care at the same time that they serve to protect the health and well-being of the caregiver. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded.Applicants should submit the following by June 1, 2010:• Scholarship application form.• If applicable, work history and experience, including most recent performance appraisal or letter of support from direct supervisor.• Education history, including (if applicable) official grade transcripts.• A resume that includes community and volunteer service experience.• A statement describing your plans to pursue a specific course of training or education that reflects the purpose of this scholarship as given above. Include links to Mattie Stepanek’s message of hope and the mission of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving. Do not just copy a quote or statement – we are looking for your personal reflections as they relate to these.• Two or more letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with the applicant academically, professionally, or within the community
Mail application and materials by June 1, 2010 to:
Laura Bauer Granberry, Director of National InitiativesRosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving800 GSW DriveAmericus, GA 31709
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Advancing Academic-Research Careers AwardASHA is pleased to announce the 2010 AARC Award as part of the Association's Strategic Objective to Increase Research Commitment. This award is given to new faculty in higher education to support their academic and research endeavors in the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD). Awards will be granted to support activities such as: * Improving teaching skills * Mentoring graduate students * Participating in research activities * Preparing a grant application * Preparing a manuscript or publication * Presenting at a professional meeting (e.g., the ASHA Convention).Award payments will be made in full at the beginning of the funding period (e.g., academic year).
Award Eligibility * Research doctoral degree (PhD, ScD, CScD, or equivalent, e.g., EdD) awarded by August 1, 2009 * Full-time faculty tenure or non-tenure track appointment (postdoctoral fellows are not eligible) * Primary responsibilities are teaching and conducting research * Fewer than six years of teaching/research experience or are below the level of associate professorEligible candidates must submit the following: * Completed application form * Academic-Research Career Mentoring Plan * 500-word essay in response to the following question: o How will this award facilitate the advancement of your career in higher education as an academic-researcher? * Letter of recommendation from primary mentor of proposed project * Letter of support from CSD program director or department chair * Proposed budget for 18-month funding period with accompanying justification * Current curriculum vitaeAll applications must be received by May 15, 2010. The award notification will be announced August 2010. Questions? Please visit the AARC FAQs. Still have questions? Contact Dr. Margaret Rogers at mrogers@asha.org.
ASHA National Office2200 Research BoulevardRockville, MD 20850-3289301-296-5700
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2010 Students Preparing for Academic and Research Careers (SPARC) Award
* SPARC stands for Students Preparing for Academic & Research Careers. * The goal of SPARC is to foster students' interest in the pursuit of PhD education and careers in academia in order to fill faculty/researcher vacancies in communication sciences and disorders (CSD). * The SPARC award is designed to provide opportunities for enhanced educational mentorship experiences that prepare students for successful PhD education and academic careers, travel to enhance teaching and research exposure, and teaching and research experience under a mentor.ASHA sponsors this award in support of its Strategic Objective to increase research commitment.As many as 10 students will be awarded up to $1,500 for teaching and research enhancement activities, such as travel to a research, pedagogy conference or meeting; travel for a visit to an off-campus site that provides learning opportunities in a research lab or college classroom setting; or course registration to support the mentoring plans outlined in the application.Examples of appropriate uses of funds include * purchasing necessary supplies (e.g., books, software) * attending the ASHA Convention and/or other relevant conventions, meetings, or conferences * traveling for a visit to an off-campus site that provides learning opportunities in a research lab and/or a college classroom setting * course registration to support the mentoring plan outlined in the applicationYou are eligible to apply if your current education status is * junior or senior undergraduate * first year master's student* * first and second year entry level clinical doctoral (e.g., AuD) student* * enrolled part-time or full-time in a CSD program in the United States during the academic year 2009–2010* You are not eligible to apply if you already have a PhD degree or if you are enrolled in a PhD program (whether in CSD or any other discipline). The goal of the SPARC award is to foster students' interest in the pursuit of PhD education and careers in academia in order to fill faculty/researcher vacancies in CSD. The award is, therefore, limited to undergraduate, graduate students, and first and second year entry level clinical doctoral students per eligibility criteria above.You are eligible to receive the award if your academic year 2010–2011 education status will be * senior undergraduate * first or second year master's** * first, second, or third year entry-level clinical doctorate (AuD)** * enrolled part-time or full-time in a CSD program in the United States**Master's degree and entry-level clinical doctoral students must be in a program accredited by the Council for Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
Applications must be received by May 15, 2010.
Please contact Academic Affairs at academicaffairs@asha.org.
Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association 2010 Archstone Award for Excellence in Program Innovation
As of November 1, 2009, the Gerontological Health Section of the American Public Health Association will accept nominations for the 2010 Archstone Award for Excellence in Program Innovation. The award was established in 1997 to identify best practice models in the field of health and aging, and to provide recognition and an opportunity to highlight the work at the annual meetings of the American Public Health Association.Programs that effectively link academic theory to applied practice in the field of public health and aging are eligible for nomination. Nominees should also have documented results, but have been in operation less than 10 years. Preference will be given to nominees who have not received prior awards or special recognition.In two single-space typed pages, please describe the program to be nominated. The narrative should include information about the problem being addressed, the population served, the project’s design, partnerships or collaboration, funding, and measurable benefits and outcomes. Only one program may be nominated per agency or organization. An independentt panel will review all nominations. The criteria for award selection will include:ü Creativity in project design;ü Documented outcomes and benefits of the program;ü Replication potential;ü Evidence of collaboration and partnerships; andü Dissemination strategy.The winner is expected to attend the 138th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association in Denver, Colorado, November 6 - 10, 2010 at a special Gerontological Section Award Session and attend the awards ceremony. In recognition of this achievement, and to assist with the travel expenses, the winning organization will receive a $1,000 cash award. Honorable mention(s) may also be awarded to one or more nominees submitting distinguished programs as judged by the review panel.Nominations are to be postmarked by April 1, 2010 and may be sent or E-mailed to:Allan Goldman, M.P.H.Chair, Archstone Foundation Awards CommitteePlanning and Policy Development SpecialistGeorgia Department of Human ResourcesDivision of Aging ServicesTwo Peachtree Street N.W., 9th FloorAtlanta, GA 30303Phone: (404) 657-5254E-mail: abgoldman@dhr.state.ga.us
American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation Rolland J. Van Hattum Award for Contribution in the Schools Call for Nominations
Deadline for Nominations: April 15, 2010
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) invites nominations for the 2010 Rolland J. Van Hattum Award. The Van Hattum Award will be made to one individual in recognition of exemplary commitment and contribution to the delivery of audiology and/or speech-language pathology services within a school setting.
The Van Hattum Award is a memorial recognition of Rolland J. Van Hattum who had a long and distinguished career in the provision of services and support of audiology and speech-language pathology in the schools. He believed strongly in the dedication and professionalism of his colleagues in the schools and, until his death in 1987, continued to advocate for the support and recognition of their achievements. This award was established to advance the work of school-based professionals in serving persons with communication disorders.
A plaque and an award of $1,000 will be given to the recipient of the 2010 Van Hattum Award.
In addition, $500 will be awarded to the school system that the recipient represents, to further the work for which she/he is being honored. The recipient will be announced and honored at the November 2010 ASHA Convention in Philadelphia, PA.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION A nominee for the Rolland J. Van Hattum Award should demonstrate outstanding commitment and specific contribution to the delivery of audiology and/or speech-language pathology services in a school setting. Eligible activities or achievements for which the Award will be given could include, but would not be limited to: • the conduct of exemplary clinical services, supervision, or research in a school setting; • the development of an innovative program (e.g., clinical, training) in a school setting with an emphasis on those that are replicable; or • the promotion or enhancement of public or private support for audiology and speech-language pathology services in the schools. Following are specific eligibility criteria that should be addressed in the nomination: 1. The nominee must be an audiologist or speech-language pathologist employed by a school system. 2. The contribution for which the individual is nominated must have been made within a school system. 3. The nominee's commitment to the delivery of services in the schools must be evidenced by a specific activity or achievement or a series of related integrated activities resulting in the achievement of a common goal. 4. The contribution of the nominee must reflect a direct, observable, and demonstrable impact. 5. The nominee's commitment and contribution to the delivery of services in the schools must be clearly identified as outstanding (e.g., innovative; creative in utilization of resources; collaborative efforts).
Contact the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation U.S. Mail: 2200 Research Boulevard Rockville, MD 20850-3289
General inquiries may be directed to: Phone: 301-296-8700 E-mail: foundation@asha.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Foundation 2010 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Outstanding Recent Clinical Achievement
The DiCarlo Award is a memorial recognition of Louis M. DiCarlo who had a long and distinguished clinical career in communication sciences and disorders before his death in 1996 at the age of 93.
From among all the 2010 State Clinical Achievement Award Winners, one individual will be chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Outstanding Recent Clinical Achievement. That person will receive a recognition plaque and a grant of $1,500 to further the work upon which the award is based. The recipient of the 2010 DiCarlo Award will be announced and recognized at the November 2010 ASHA Convention in Philadelphia, PA. Nominees are not limited to any one type of clinical achievement or activity and past nominees are eligible. However, the achievement must be specific, well-defined, and clearly within the time limit of the last six years. Eligible activities or accomplishments for which an individual might receive the DiCarlo award include, but are not restricted to, the following examples. • A single achievement with a client or group of clients • A specific clinical service or training program • A specific achievement in a state or local organization or government agency activity • A specific accomplishment in clinical teaching, research or administration
Past recognized projects included: a new treatment technique; innovative urban service delivery program; new clinical research; a training video addressing an unmet need; a multicultural parent training program; a unique hospital program; a successful state legislative initiative. Note: the DiCarlo Award is not a general lifetime award, nor is it for general accomplishment over a six-year period. Nominations must be framed on a single, specific, well-defined achievement in order to meet award eligibility.
PROCEDURES FOR NOMINATION Nominations for the 2010 State Clinical Achievement Awards and the Louis M. DiCarlo Award will be accepted from state associations between now and April 1, 2010.
Sigma Theta Tau International/Environment of Elder Care Nursing Research GrantPurposeThe Environment of Elder Care Nursing Research Grant co-sponsored by Hill-Rom Company will advance the science of nursing through research focused on critical aspects of elder care including clear lungs, no falls, safe skin, patient comfort and ease-of-use. Applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds are encouraged. Preference will be given to Sigma Theta tau International members, other qualifications being equal.Research FundingFunds for this grant are provided by Hill-Rom. Allocation of funds is based on the quality of the proposed research, the future promise of the applicant, and the applicant's research budget. Funds for this grant do not cover expenses incurred prior to the funding date.
Eligibility Criteria * Registered nurse with a current license. * Hold at minimum a Master's degree or its equivalent, and/or be enrolled in a Doctoral program. * Submission of completed research application packet and a signed research agreement via our on-line submission system . * Ready to implement research project when funding is received. * Submit to STTI a final report; submit completed abstract to STTI's Virginia Henderson International Nursing Research Library; and * Submit an abstract for publication to Hill-Rom regarding the research done as a product of the grant, and credit research grant partners in all publications and presentations of the research.Grants available: 1 per yearFunding: up to US$9000Deadline: 1 July 2010Funding date: 1 November 2010 Contact InformationResearch ServicesSigma Theta Tau InternationalPhone: 888.634.7575 (US/Canada) or +1.317.634.8171(international)Fax: +1.317.634.8188How to apply: All applications must be submitted via the online submission system. A link to the online submission system will be available in April 2010.
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