HFA Announces Children and Adolescent Grief Grants
Hospice Foundation of America is now accepting applications for its new funding program in support of children’s grief camps and other bereavement services. Applicants must be non-profit hospices or other bereavement organizations whose programs are available to the entire community in which they are located. Hospice Foundation of America will offer grants up to $5000 for program-related expenses (including but not limited to purchase of equipment or materials, publications, or other curriculum-related materials.) Priority will be given to programs who offer innovative programs for both children and adolescents, as well as programs that focus on outreach to diverse populations. To be considered for funding, please submit the following information in a one-page letter: Primary contact: Name, address, phone # and email A snapshot of your organization, including: Mission statement Number of professional staff and Volunteers Geographic region served by your programs ; and Programming provided to children, adolescents and their families A brief description of how funds from HFA would be used Proof of 501 (c ) 3 status Letters should be submitted via email to grants@hospicefoundation.org Letters must be received by November 15. Selected organizations will be invited to submit a full proposal.
Pat McCue/New Orleans Chapter End-of-Life Care Nursing Career Development Award* Awards: A $2,500 award and a plaque. Purpose: To support a registered nurse dedicated to caring for patients and their families during the final stages of life. Selection Criteria: The nominees must Be employed as RNs with a minimum of 75% of time involved in end-of-life care Have a minimum of one year of experience in end-of-life care. Note: An individual cannot receive this award more than one time. * The New Orleans Chapter of ONS established this award in memory of Pat McCue-Moran, a leading oncology hospice nurse who was active in ONS. Application deadline: December 1, 2008
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 866-257-4ONS 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax) 412-859-6163 (fax) E-mail: foundation@ons.org Web site: www.onsfoundation.org
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