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2014 Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award

This service award requires that the resident identify an unmet health care need in his/her community. The resident will then design an innovative service project at a free health clinic (or similar health care facility) to address that unmet health care need and will implement the project for 12 months. The project should enhance the services offered by the free health clinic and have relevance to the patient population being served.

In designing the project, emphasis should be placed on activities that will have an enduring benefit to the patients and the community after the 12-month project period. Projects that can be continued or replicated by other family medicine residents in the future are also encouraged.

Note: It may be helpful to obtain input from the clinic’s staff when designing the project.

Eligibility

All first-year and second-year family medicine residents who are members of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) are eligible to apply. All applicants must still be residents when the project period ends.

Project Period

The project period will be May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015.

Award

One award will be provided annually. The award will total $16,500 and contain the following elements:

• A $10,000 award will be provided to the resident whose service project is selected for funding. This funding is to be used by the resident only for costs directly related to the project. These may include: medical supplies (e.g., diabetes testing), equipment rental or purchase, software purchase or lease, patient education materials, communication expenses (e.g., postage, printing, office supplies), patient incentives/reimbursement, mileage/transportation (e.g., resident mileage), patient reimbursement, personnel not employed by free clinic or health care facility (e.g., patient educators, substance abuse or peer counselors).

• $5,000 award will be provided to the free clinic (or similar health care facility) where the service project is implemented. 

• $1,000 travel award will be provided to the resident to attend the 2015 National Conference (NC) of Family Medicine Residents and Medical Students. The resident will present the results of the project at this conference. 

• $500 stipend will be given to the residency program to celebrate and recognize the resident who wins the Family Medicine Cares Resident Service Award.

Required of Resident

The resident is required to submit the following reports:

• An interim financial report and progress report that highlights the service project activities and progress is required by November 1, 2014.

• A final financial report and final project summary detailing the implemented service project and its outcomes must be submitted by June 1, 2015.

• The resident will attend the 2015 National Conference (NC) of Medicine Residents and Medical Students to give a presentation on his/her project. Note: Registration fees for the NC will be waived for speakers.

Required Report from Clinic

The free clinic (or similar health care facility) is required to submit documentation six months after the resident’s project begins describing how the $5,000 award to the clinic is being utilized.

Letters of Recommendation/Support

Three letters are required to be submitted with the application:

• One letter of recommendation from the resident’s residency director 

• One letter of support from the director of the free clinic (or other health care facility) 

• One letter from the mentor (clinic director or other physician) agreeing to assist with the project should the award be granted

Deadline

The deadline for the application is February 1, 2014.

Award Announcement

The winner of the Resident Service Award will be announced by April 1, 2014.

Dissemination of Award

The $10,000 award for the resident will be distributed in three payments:

• $6,000 will be provided at the start of the project

• $2,000 will be provided after receipt of the interim reports

• $2,000 will be provided after receipt of the final reports

The $5,000 award for the free clinic will be distributed in two payments:

• $2,500 will be provided at the start of the project

• $2,500 will be provided after receipt of the clinic’s report six months after the project begins

The $500 stipend for the residency will be distributed when the award is announced.

How to Submit Your Application

All materials should be emailed and the original mailed (postmarked) no later than February 1, 2014 to: Susie Morantz, 11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 440, Leawood, KS 66211.

Questions

If you have any questions please feel free to email or call Susie Morantz at 800-274-2237, ext. 4470.

Student Academy of Audiology Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Chapter Participation Grants

Two Application Deadlines Annually: October 1 and February 1

In 2010, the Student Academy of Audiology (SAA) officially announced its relationship with the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing (SOHH) program as a national service project. The SAA is encouraging university chapter participation in SOHH programs throughout the country to support the goals of

1) increasing the number of student volunteers involved with hearing screenings and 2) improving the audiologic follow-up of athletes after the games.

The American Academy of Audiology Foundation SAA Chapter Participation Grants program provides funding that enables students from SAA chapters to serve as volunteers at SOHH events at the local, regional, and state levels. These grants supplement chapter fundraising activities and partially cover costs of travel and supplies.

Only SAA chapters may apply for funding; no awards will be made to individual students.

Chapters may apply for funding for more than one SOHH event (i.e.: for both local and state events), but the maximum chapter grant is $250.00 per year.

Call for Applications: Wounded Warrior Project Grants Program

As part of our ongoing effort to fulfill our vision of making this the most successful and well-adjusted generation of wounded service members and veterans in our nation’s history, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) constantly evaluates the programs we offer to ensure they are meeting the critical needs of this population. We are always looking to enhance the services we offer and expand to new areas as we see growing needs.

In order to increase the number of Wounded Warriors we aim to support, WWP has developed a grant application process to leverage and support the good work and expertise of other organizations that provide direct programming and services to this generation of wounded veterans. This in-depth grant application will ensure WWP provides financial assistance to groups espousing similar priorities and policies, and with the same commitment to our mission to honor and empower Wounded Warriors.

Eligibility

To be considered for funding, an organization must meet the following requirements:

Submit evidence of tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Tax exemption status must be current at the time of letter of interest submission in order to be eligible.

Be committed to honoring and empowering veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illnesses, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001 and their families.

Review the updated WWP Application to ensure your organization is willing to meet all reporting requirements, including WWP’s Standard Demographics.

Demonstrate a clear plan for warrior, family or constituent recruitment.  Please note that WWP does not send direct referrals to grant recipients.

Provide programs and services at no cost to warrior, family or constituents.

Deadlines

To be considered for funding, an organization must meet the following deadlines:

June 3, 2013 – Letter of Interest must be emailed to WWP at grants@woundedwarriorproject.org

July 8, 2013 – Full Grant Application must be to WWP at grants@woundedwarriorproject.org

Process

Letter of Interest (LOI) Information

Each year, the WWP grant cycle begins with the opportunity for interested parties to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) to WWP. An organization must submit an LOI to be considered for full proposal consideration. WWP will not accept mailed or faxed submissions. The LOI should be no more than two pages and should address the following:

Your organization’s mission

Current organizational budget

Grant purpose — Please succinctly summarize the purpose of the grant request. Please specify how funds will be used, distinguishing between program expenditures and administrative costs.

For example: to support an employment training and placement program for Wounded Warriors in Jacksonville, FL.

Brief description of the program for which you are seeking support

How the mission of your organization and the specific program you are requesting funding for fits into one of our four core service areas and our larger mission of honoring and empowering Wounded Warriors

Amount requested

Previous contact with and/or funding from WWP

Grant Application

Submission of a full grant application is by invitation only after WWP's review of the initial LOI. WWP will evaluate LOIs and either decline interest or invite organizations to submit a full grant application. Please note that not all organizations that submit a LOI will be asked to submit a full grant application. Organizations invited to participate in the full grant application process must submit their application no later than July 8, 2013. WWP will communicate funding decisions by early September 2013.

All grant application materials must be emailed to grants@woundedwarriorproject.org no later than July 8, 2013. WWP will not accept mailed or faxed submissions.

Funding Principles & Priorities

WWP looks to fund proposals that:

Offer innovative programming and unique opportunities;

Fill service gaps by offering programming or services where demand outpaces supply or services do not currently exist;

Reach veterans and family members in under-served geographic ares;

Foster continued leadership, mentorship, and sense of purpose among injured service members;

State clear and measurable goals.

Organizations interested in receiving a Wounded Warrior Project grant should enhance the lives of injured service members and their families by supporting programs that fall into our four core service areas: Mind, Body, Economic Empowerment and Engagement. Before submitting a letter of interest, please explore our website and familiarize yourself with the programs currently offered by WWP.

Mind — Grant candidates should enhance the mental health of wounded service members and help foster healthy readjustment to civilian life.

Body — Grant candidates should provide unique sporting, fitness, and wellness activities for warriors and their families. Preference is given to programs that engage warriors over a sustained period of time and facilitate opportunities for leadership and peer mentoring.

Economic Empowerment — Grant candidates should provide programs or services to warriors in the area of employment, higher education, financial literacy, or other opportunities that enhance economic empowerment among wounded veterans and their families.

Engagement — Grant candidates should empower injured service members by connecting them with their peers and continued opportunities to serve and engage with their larger communities.

For more information about WWP’s programming and focus in these four core programmatic areas, please visit the Programs page on our website.

WWP will consider requests ranging from $5,000 - $250,000. Funding amount is determined by the amount requested, number of veterans or family members served, and the nature of the opportunity or activity being funded. Funding is generally limited to a one-year program cycle.

Contact Information

All grant application materials or questions should be emailed to grants@woundedwarriorproject.org. WWP is unable to accept calls regarding the grant application process. Please direct all inquiries related to grants to grants@woundedwarriorproject.org.

Family Medicine Philanthropic Consortium Grant Awards Program

The goal of the FMPC Grant Awards is to support Constituent Chapters and Chapter Foundations projects that help fulfill the mission of improving the health of all people.

Eligibility Requirements:

• The applicant must be a Constituent Chapter or Chapter Foundation of the American Academy of Family Physicians and a 501(c) (3) organization or a 501(c) (6) organization.

• Each state is limited to submitting a total of three (3) grant applications per year.

• Program funding will only be made to support philanthropic activities.

• The application must address one or more of the health care priorities of the FMPC: outreach, public health, and resident/student support.

• The amount of funding requested from the FMPC must be at least 70% for program services with a maximum of 30% for staff and administration.

Grants will not be made to individuals, endowment funds, support political campaigns or lobbying any public official about specific legislation, or for constituent chapters or chapter foundations to accomplish fundraising.

Grant applications that fail to comply with all eligibility and submission requirements will not be considered for funding.

Applications can be submitted by the state AAFP Chapter, Chapter Foundation, or a combination of both. The call for 2013 Applications is from February 1 through June 15, 2013. Each state may submit up to three grant applications per year. The deadline to submit the completed application is midnight, Saturday June 15, 2013.

Academy of General Dentistry Foundation Grant Program

The AGD Foundation passionately supports general dentists and dental personnel in their efforts to improve oral health and oral health literacy, especially among those members of our most underserved and vulnerable populations, through access to care projects.

The AGD Foundation Grant Program offers financial support to programs in support of access to care for underserved populations. By encouraging efforts through financial grants, the AGD Foundation is able to effectively support AGD constituents and non-profit organizations to enhance their ability to positively impact underserved populations across the nation.

The AGD Foundation Grant Program is supported by fundraisers, and generous donations from AGD members and corporate supporters who help the AGD Foundation respond to those in need of quality oral health care.

The grant application deadline is October 31.

Grants are limited to a maximum of $5,000.  

Academy of General Dentistry Foundation
211 East Chicago Avenue, Ste. 900
Chicago, IL 60611-1999
888.AGD.DENT, ext. 4329
Telephone: 312.440.4329
Fax: 312.335.3426 
Email: foundation@agd.org

Norman F. Gant/American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Fellowship

The Norman F. Gant/American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) Fellowship, is named in honor of Norman F. Gant, M.D., a member of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and a former executive director of ABOG. The fellowship is designed to provide an exceptional learning and career development opportunity to obstetricians and gynecologists early in their careers.

The IOM brings together the most eminent researchers, policy experts, and clinicians from across the country to work together to provide nonpartisan, scientific, and evidence-based advice to national, state, and local policymakers; academic leaders; health care administrators; and the public. Select early career faculty and future leaders in Obstetrics and Gynecology will find their work at the IOM to be an exceptional learning experience.

Each Fellowship will be awarded for a two-year period. During this time, Fellows are expected to continue their work at their main academic posts, while being assigned to one of the following IOM boards:

Health Sciences Policy
Health Care Services
Food and Nutrition
Health of Select Populations
Global Health
Population Health and Public Health Practice
Children, Youth, and Families

The Fellowship requires a 10-to-20 percent commitment of time for two years, and includes attendance at a one-week orientation to health policy, the Fall IOM Annual Meeting, and the meetings of the assigned board. Additionally, Fellows will participate actively in the work of an appropriate expert study committee or roundtable, including contributing to its reports or other products.

This experience will introduce Fellows to a variety of experts and perspectives, including legislators, government officials, industry leaders, executives of voluntary health organizations, scientists, and other health professionals.

Each Fellow will be assigned to an IOM member who will serve as a senior mentor during the two years of the Fellowship.

A flexible research stipend of $25,000 will be awarded to each Fellow. The stipend will be administered through the appropriate department in the Fellow’s home institution. Stipends are not intended for use as salary offsets.

Eligibility Criteria

Nominees for the IOM Fellowship must meet the following requirements:

Nomination by a member of the Institute of Medicine or the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society or a Director of the ABOG

Diplomate or Active Candidate for certification by ABOG

Non-tenured member of an academic faculty

Able to dedicate 10 percent to 20 percent of time to the Fellowship for two years

Within the first five years of an initial faculty appointment

Sponsorship by academic department head

Endorsement by the Dean

U.S. citizen or permanent residency status at the time of the nomination

The Institute of Medicine especially welcomes under-represented minority candidates.

Selection Criteria

Professional accomplishments including research and publications

Potential for leadership in health policy

Quality of letters of recommendations

Expertise in an area of relevance to the Institute of Medicine

Application Packet

Nomination letter from a member of the Institute of Medicine or the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society or a Director of the ABOG

Letters of Recommendation and endorsement from:

Department Chair

Academic Dean

An up-to-date curriculum vita

A brief one page bio

All materials should be sent to Marie Michnich at mmichnich@nas.edu or to:

Marie Michnich
IOM/HPEPF
Keck WS 702
500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Application packet due: June 2013