23 funding opportunities are listed in this category
got breakfast? Foundation Silent Hero Grant Program
The got breakfast? Silent Hero Grant program was launched to encourage schools and non-profit organizations to expand the reach of underutilized child nutrition programs.Are you a Silent Hero?There are many recognizable heroes in society today – from firefighters and police officers to nurses and school volunteers. But there are also unsung heroes that have made a difference, such as food banks, agencies, School Food Service administration and many more on the front lines ensuring children receive a nutritious meal.Who can apply for a Silent Hero Grant?If you are a public, non-profit private school or 501(c)(3) non-profit that participates in the national School Breakfast Program you may qualify for the Alternate Meal Service Breakfast Grant. Alternate meal service is defined as either breakfast in the classroom, grab and go or any other alternate site meal service outside of the standard cafeteria lunch line.Can I apply for a grant if I participate in the Summer Food Service Program?Yes, if you provide breakfast as part of your program. Summer grant applications will be made available February 2010.What can the grant be used for?Grant monies can be used for mobile serving equipment, food procurement, staffing, promotional items and marketing. Other reasonable costs to secure the sustainability of the breakfast program may be considered but will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.What are my obligations if I am awarded a grant?The successful grant winners must sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating the funds will be used for the intended purposes. You must also agree to participate with any press release or promotional event with "got breakfast?"*.Reporting forms will be provided for your use to track and return to the foundation at pre-determined dates during the grant funding period.*Purchase of any specific breakfast products will not be required.* Request for Applications – Due Date April 1, 2010 For additional information, please contact us via email at info@gotbreakfast.org.
P.O. Box 981Syosset, NY 11791Phone: 866-786-9028Fax: 516-480-0881
World of Children Annual Awards ProgramThe World of Children Awards program was created to recognize and elevate those selfless individuals who make a difference in the lives of children here in the USA and across the globe, regardless of political, religious or geographical boundaries. These courageous leaders recognize that our children are the world's most important asset. Their stories are heroic.
The World of Children honors these leaders, and grants them funds to support the proven, high-impact programs they have created. These awards assure that more children's lives will be touched, and changed, forever. 2010 Humanitarian Award - maximum grant of upto $50,000. * The Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the areas of social services, education or humanitarian services. * Nominee must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to children's opportunities to BE SAFE, TO LEARN, and TO GROW. * Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay. * Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years. * Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.2010 Health Award - maximum grant of upto $50,000. * The Health Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to children in the fields of health, medicine or the sciences. * Nomine must have created, managed or otherwise supported a sustainable program which has significantly contributed to the IMPROVED HEALTH of children. * Nominee must do this work over and above their normal employment, OR work for little or no pay. * Nominee must have been doing this for a minimum of 10 years. * Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.2010 Founder's Youth Award - maximum grant of up to $25,000 * The Founders Award recognizes youth that are making extraordinary contributions to the lives of other children. * Nominee must be under the age of 21. * Nominee must have an existing non-profit organization in good standing, which can receive grant funds if awarded.Deadline for 2010 Nominations is Midnight (Pacific Standard Time) May 1, 2010.The Honorees who receive 2010 World of Children Awards will be announced and celebrated in New York City on Thursday, November 4, 2010.
Contact UsBy Phone: (925)399-6411By Fax: (925)399-6001By Mail:World of Children6200 Stoneridge Mall Road3rd FloorPleasanton, CA 94588By E-mail: contact@worldofchildren.org
Excellence in Radiation Therapy Nursing Award Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in radiation therapy nursing.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of radiation oncology (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, peer review) * Have made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to radiation oncology: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and /or nursing research * Serve as a role model for other radiation oncology nurses.Criteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * Clinical Practice. Consistently demonstrates exemplary understanding and execution of the care of patients receiving radiation therapy. * Education. Shares knowledge of practice with students, peers, patients, and the community. (Examples include, but are not limited to, joint appointment(s), precepting students, staff development, program planning, patient teaching, outreach programs, and CNE programs). * Research. Demonstrates commitment to the advancement of practice through evidence of participation in research and research activities (possible activities include participation as data collector, site coordinator, study monitor, member of research team, co-investigator, principal investigator in a clinical research study related to radiation therapy. In addition, participation in research utilization activities, which promote research-based radiation oncology nursing practice). * Speaking. Regularly demonstrates expertise in field through public speaking and is recognized as an effective oral communicator. * Publication. Regularly contributes to the literature on issues regarding radiation therapy (includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, or chapters in books). * ONS Leadership. Participates in ONS activities at the local or national level. (Participation should include involvement at the local or national level, and includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation). * Professional Practice. Provides leadership in activities, which advance the practice of radiation nursing (activities may include staff development, program development, patient teaching, or support groups. It might also include community outreach such as work with the ACS, Leukemia Society, or camps for cancer patients, or "survivors' day" activities.Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
For more information on any of the ONS awards, contact ONS at customer.service@ons.org. Both nominees and nominators will be notified once an application is received.Oncology Nursing Society 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA15275866-257-4ONS (866-257-4667) 412-859-6100 877-369-5497 (toll free fax)412-859-6162 (fax)
Excellence in Survivor Advocacy Award Supported by the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS)Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support achievements and involvement of patient advocacy across the cancer treatment continuum, particularly as it relates to survivorship issues.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Been actively engaged in patient and survivor advocacy (e.g., legislative, regulatory, insurance discrimination issues) at the federal, state, or local level for at least two years immediately preceding nominationCriteria: The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * Demonstrated patient and survivor advocacy on a consistent basis in a work setting that cares for individuals with cancer. * Helped to recruit nurses or other health professionals to become engaged in survivor advocacy. * Collaborated with other organizations, entities, and individual advocates to further recognition of survivorship priorities and issues. * Served as a role model for other healthcare professionals and the public by active involvement in cancer support groups, survivor groups, and/or other identified networks or organizations for individuals with cancer.Application deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
Excellence in Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Award
Award: Monetary award of $1000 and a plaque.Purpose: To recognize and support excellence in nurses engaged in cancer prevention and early detection.Nominee's Eligibility Criteria:The candidate must meet the following criteria: * Be a registered professional nurse and an active ONS member * Have at least two years of oncology nursing experience * Be a recognized expert in the field of cancer prevention and early detection (e.g., through publications, presentations, research, and peer review) * Made a significant contribution to one or more of the following related to cancer prevention and early detection: professional/patient education, clinical practice, and/or nursing research * Serves as a role model for other nurses.Criteria:The scoring criteria for judging this nomination packet is as follows: * ONS involvement: Participation should include involvement at the local or national level. o Includes membership on committees, holding office, or task force participation. * Recognized expert in the field of cancer prevention and early detection, contributing to the development of cancer prevention and early detection. o Includes articles in newsletters, journals, reports, video, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, chapters in books (do not include research here, include research in last criteria point) * Significant contribution to the following areas: o Professional/patient education related to cancer prevention and early detection o Presentations o Examples in letters of role modeling o Specific educational interventions o Program development o Support groups o Adjunct faculty to preceptor for students o Community outreach * Clinical practice related to cancer prevention and early detection: o Theoretical concepts used o Nursing process used o Professional development of self and others o Multidisciplinary collaboration o Quality assurance o Ethical decision-making used o Reviews/applies nursing research * Cancer prevention and early detection researchApplication deadline: August 16, 2010, 5pm (ET).
American Society of Human Genetics McKusick Leadership Award
This prestigious award is presented on behalf of the Society to an individual whose professional achievements have fostered and enriched the development of various human genetics disciplines. Potential recipients should exemplify the enduring leadership and vision required to ensure that the field of human genetics will flourish and successfully assimilate into the broader context of science, medicine, and health. They also may have made major contributions to awareness or understanding of human genetics by policy makers or by the general public. A plaque and $2,500 will be presented in honor of the awardee at the Annual Meeting.
General Award Submission Guidelines: All award nominations must be submitted online, through the appropriate link. Please note that posthumous nominations will not be accepted. If you have any other specific questions regarding ASHG awards, please direct them to klong@ashg.org. Nominations are due by: Friday, April 16, 2010 The American Society of Human Genetics 9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda, MD 20814 1-866-HUM-GENE | 301-634-7300 society@ashg.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 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.
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
Tech Awards
The Tech Awards is an international awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. The Tech Awards program inspires global engagement in applying technology to humanity's most pressing problems by recognizing the best of those who are utilizing innovative technology solutions to address the most urgent critical issues facing our planet. People all over the world are profoundly improving the human condition in the areas of education, equality, environment, health, and economic development through the use of technology. It is the goal of The Tech Awards to showcase their compelling stories and reward their brilliant accomplishments. Each year, candidates are nominated and then invited to submit applications. Individuals, for-profit companies, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible. International panels of judges review the applications and annually select 15 Laureates. Awards are presented in five categories: Health, Education, Environment, Economic Development, and Equality. Three Laureates in each category are honored and one Laureate per category receives $50,000. Laureates are honored at an annual Gala event and inducted into The Tech Awards Network (TAN). The TAN extends the award program from an annual event to a year round program. The goal of the TAN is to create opportunities for learning, networking, and exposure to assist the Laureates in furthering their work. The Tech Awards program was launched in November 2000, and The Tech Awards Gala was held in 2001 for the first time. The concept for the awards and the five universal categories were inspired in part by the State of the Future report, published by the Millennium Project of the American Council of the United Nations University. The report recommends that award recognition is an effective way to accelerate scientific breakthrough and technological applications to improve the human condition. The Tech Awards categories were inspired by the 15 Global Challenges identified in the report.
Submit a Nomination To be considered as a Laureate in The Tech Awards program requires participation in a two-step process: Step 1: Nomination (we accept nominations year-round) Once you submit a nomination, The Tech Awards team will review it to ensure you meet the program's requirements for eligibility (see our Criteria). Self-nominations are accepted. Be prepared to answer these three key questions on the nomination form (note character count on form): Identify the technology application Explain how the technology application benefits humanity State why you think the nominee deserves recognition
Step 2: Application and References
If your nomination is accepted, you will be invited to submit a more detailed application, and required to provide two references (e.g., business colleagues, professors, mentors, or members of the group applying). You can access the application system as many times as you need to in order to understand and answer the questions on the form. Nominations for The Tech Awards are accepted year-round and we are currently accepting nominations for 2010. The 2010 deadline for nominations is March 31, 2010.
Contact David Whitman, Director The Tech Awards +1-408-795-6262 dwhitman@thetech.org
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Community Impact Award
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is proud to continue the ASCRS Community Impact Award. We know that there are many members doing important volunteer work in the community and would like to acknowledge and promote their efforts. The recipient will be announced at the ASCRS Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN in May 2010.
The award will include a plaque, a $1000 donation from the ASCRS to the physician's charity of choice and a press release for the recipient's local news media.
We invite nominations from ASCRS Regional Societies, affiliated International Societies, as well as the general ASCRS membership. The nominee must be an ASCRS member or fellow in good standing. Please submit your nomination electronically by March 18, 2010.
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 85 W. Algonquin Rd., Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: 847-290-9184 Fax: 847-290-9203 Email: ascrs@fascrs.org
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