Upcoming Events
Freebies
Interesting Websites
Funding Opportunities
Visit our website at www.healthycarolinians.org for more news and updated information!
Upcoming Events:
The Annual State Health Director's Conference
Developing "Real World" Skills and Tools
on a Shoestring Budget
January 31-February 1, 2002
Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
Contact: UNC- Chapel Hill (919) 966-4032 or visit
website at www.sph.unc.edu/oce
2002 Healthy Carolinians Certificiation/Recertification
Orientation
February 18, 2002 from 8:30 Registration, 9am - 1pm
Transmission
Public Health Training and Information Network Sites in
Elizabeth City, New Hanover, Fayetteville, Wilson, Raleigh, Winston-Salem, Catawba,
and Sylva.
Contact: Office of Healthy Carolinians (919) 715-4173
or register by emailing us at OHCtraining@netscape.net
16th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention
and Control
Cultivating Healthier Communities
February 27 - March 1, 2002
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, Atlanta Georgia
Cost: $180 before January 31, 2002
Contact: Sharon Kelly (703) 538-1798 or visit
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/conference
24th Annual Minority Health Conference
Social Determinants of Health: Assembling Pieces
of the Puzzle
March 1, 2002 at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill
Conference will explore the impact of social and environmental
factors on the health of minority populations by presenting the underlying conditions,
examining innovative strategies, and identifying priority areas for future research
and practice.
Contact: UNC- Chapel Hill (919) 966-4032
or visit website at www.sph.unc.edu/oce/mhc
Freebies!
FREE GRANT DIRECTORIES
Download a funding directory listing over 500 national
foundations, including private, public, community and corporate foundations
specifically giving to Annual Support Campaigns, Capital / Building Campaign,
and General Operating Support. The directories contain complete information
including application guidelines and procedures, contact information, board
of directors and financial reports where available. To download your free directory
NOW, go to http://www.donordata.com/free_directories.htm
Interesting Websites
http://cancer.duke.edu/CIS/
The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service
(CIS) is the source for the latest and most accurate cancer information for
patients and their families, the public, and health professionals. This regional
website provides CIS partners and researchers with information that can help
enhance their programs and planning.
http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/pressrel/5-1-01.htm
This site has a link to the results of a survey funded by the CDC as part of
its national Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Topics covered
by the survey include birth control, perceived health status, smoking, physical
activity, and sexual assault, among others.
http://cgia.cgia.state.nc.us/
This is the website for Geographic Data Information for North Carolina.
http://www.phf.org/CHSIproj.htm
The Community Health Status Indicators website provides local level health assessment
information. HRSA has funded a collaboration among the Association of
State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO), the National Association of
County and City Health Officials (NACCHO),
and the Public Health Foundation (PHF) to publish reports for all 3,082 U.S.
counties.
http://www.thecommunityguide.org
The Community Guide makes recommendations regarding public health interventions
to reduce illness, disability, premature death, and environmental hazards that
impair community health and quality of life.
Funding Opportunities
Literacy
Deadline: January 18, 2002
Pfizer Inc. and the Pfizer Foundation are supporting the Health Literacy Initiative
which is designed to improve the ability of low income and low literate populations
to effectively read,
comprehend, and use health information in an effort to improve patient outcomes
and reduce health disparities. At least five grants will be awarded up to $100,000
in 2002 (over 2 years). In addition, Pfizer is offering two scholar awards of
$65,000 per year for two years.
For further information, contact Pfizer at (888) 457-3033 or visit the Web site at www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com
Youth and Community Involvement
Deadline: January 31, 2002
The Bayer/National Science Foundation Awards program is a nationwide competition designed to combine science and technology with community problem-solving in a real-world setting. Through the program, sixth-, seventh-, and eighth grade students working in teams of three or four identify a community issue that concerns them and use science and technology to develop an innovative solution. The student teams will work with experts, conduct research, and try out their ideas, just like adult scientists.
Teams are eligible for a one-week, expenses paid trip to the Walt Disney World Resort for National Championship Week. Rewards for winning teams also include a total of $36,000 in U.S. savings bonds, and the $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant, awarded each year to one of the ten finalist teams to help them bring their proposal to life in their community. Teams from public or private schools, home schools, and youth organizations are all eligible.
For more information, visit their website at http://www.nsf.gov/od/lpa/events/bayernsf/start.htm
At-Risk Children and Youth
Deadline: February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1, 2002
The Handspring Foundation currently focuses on supporting nonprofit organizations
or international equivalents that help at-risk children and youth. The foundation
offers cash grants to qualifying organizations. Preference will be given to
organizations with a strong underserved outreach component. The foundation is
particularly interested in organizations and programs that are directed towards
the following: programs targeting high-risk youth that specifically utilize
the arts, technology, and sports; direct services related to children's health
(e.g. immunization campaigns, food programs); direct services for children who
are victims of abuse or neglect, including services to children in foster care;
homeless assistance programs for families with children (food, clothing,
education, job training). Funding is also available for technical assistance/organizational
effectiveness grants for organizations that focus on issues directly
related to children/youth at risk. Funds may be specifically requested for board
or staff retreats, hiring staff or consultants, staff training, or strategic
planning.
Foundation grants range from $1,000 to $25,000 per grant, with most grants averaging between $5,000 to $10,000. Handspring product grants are also available to qualifying nonprofit organizations and international equivalents. Please see the program's Web site, http://www.handspring.com/company/foundation , for complete application information and forms.
Contact:
Handspring, Inc.
189 Bernardo Avenue
Mountain View, CA 94043
Attention: Handspring Foundation Manager
E-mail: foundation@handspring.com.
Leadership
Deadline: May 3, 2002
A program of the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, the Frances Hesselbein Community Innovation Fellows Program is designed to recognize the accomplishments and support the professional development of social sector leaders who have a demonstrated record of leadership and entrepreneurial performance and who are engaged in projects or programs that demonstrate community innovation.
During their year-long fellowship, Hesselbein Fellows will be provided with
intellectual resources, opportunities, and guidance designed to encourage their
vision of community innovation, enhance their leadership effectiveness, and
support their pursuit of excellence in
organizational performance. To be eligible, a candidate must be a chief executive
or senior staff member of a nonprofit organization; have a minimum of
ten years' work experience; be available to attend three scheduled gatherings
of fellows during the program year approximately ten days). Successful
candidates play a leadership role in an organization that makes a difference
in people's lives; have an eagerness to learn, to develop, and to expand their
leadership capabilities, as well as a willingness to teach and share; possess
a demonstrated record of entrepreneurial performance and are engaged in and
have a plan for innovation within their organization and community; and have
a desire to create a new dimension of performance
in their work or community.
Contact:
Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management
320 Park Ave 3rd Fl
New York, NY 10022 USA
Tel: (212) 224-1174
Fax: (212) 224-2508
E-mail: info@pfdf.org
http://www.drucker.org/fellows/index.html
Respectfully,
Fiorella Horna-Guerra
Coordinator for Training and Resource Development
Office of Healthy Carolinians