New Voices, inaugurated in 1999, is a national leadership development program that helps nonprofit organizations recruit or retain innovative, new talent. It awards salary-support grants to small nonprofits demonstrating a commitment to cultivating and strengthening the leadership potential of creative and diverse “new voices” in the field.

Eligible organizations are US-based, and address key issues in fields related to justice and peace. New Voices supports innovative and impactful work in six sponsored fields: human rights, women’s rights, reproductive rights, immigrant rights, racial justice, and HIV/AIDS policy.
http://newvoices.aed.org/home.html
[Omaha Community Foundation]

Early in 2004 the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care commissioned an international environmental scan of current practices and existing published standards, with the purpose of collecting a representative number of documents about interpreter standards of practice from around the world to assess the similarities and differences between the standards. The reason for performing this scan was the urgent need to create national standards of practice for interpreters in health care. NCIHC used this information together with feedback from focus groups, stakeholders and conferences across the U.S. to draft national standards of practice for interpreters in health care over 2004 and 2005.

In September 2005 the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care, Inc. published a set of guidelines to define what an interpreter is expected to do and the tasks and skills interpreters in health care should be able to perform.

Read “The Interpreter�s World Tour: An Environmental Scan of Standards of Practice for Interpreters” http://www.ncihc.org/NCIHC_PDF/TCE01202005_TheInterpretersWorldTour.pdf
Habalmos Juntos December 2005 - eUpdate

Another BHIC blog reader will be presenting in January at the Office of Minority Health Summit http://www.omhsummit2006.org/. Mario C. Browne, MPH, CAC, Project Director, Center for Minority Health University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and colleagues will be presenting on Tuesday during the 8:00am to 10:30am Plenary. Their topic: “Overcoming Barriers to Building Community Trust: Engagement Strategies for Eliminating Health Disparities”.

WHAT: The ultimate goal of this program announcement is to encourage the development of empirical research on social work practice, concepts and theory as these relate to the NIH public health goal of improving health outcomes for persons with medical and behavioral disorders and conditions.
WHO: Faith-based and community organizations are eligible to apply.
Applicants must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research. See full announcement for additional information.
WHEN: Applications are due on multiple dates. See full announcement for details.
AWARD AMOUNT: Size and duration of awards will vary according to project and funding availability.
CONTACT: See Section VII of full announcement.
LINK TO FULL ANNOUNCEMENT:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-081.html
HHS CFBCI Listserv: December 22, 2005

On March 30-April 1, 2006, the Creighton University Office of Multicultural Affairs, in conjunction with members of the Native American Association, will be hosting the American Indian Leadership Conference (formerly known as the Big XII American Indian Student Leadership Conference). The opening ceremonies will be held in the Mutual of Omaha Ballroom in the V.J. and Angela Skutt Student Center at 1pm on Thursday, March 30th.

For more information and registration: http://www.creighton.edu/aislc
Registration Fee: $40 before February 15, 2006
Questions: Contact Ricardo Ariza or Teri Dameron, Multicultural Affairs, at 402.280.3118 or email, t_dameron@creighton.edu.

Hablamos Juntos released the set of universal health care symbols and the Universal Symbols in Health Care Workbook, a “how to” guide developed for hospital CEOs, administrators and other health care professionals with examples of how these symbols can be used in wayfinding systems. The workbook and symbols can be downloaded at no cost from Signs That Work at www.hablamosjuntos.org or from www.segd.org.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation funded the development of a health minute with video components about the project. Click the Hospital Signs link below to view the video content developed for national television stations.

Hospital Signs BBR (English): http://www.myhomefront.tv/media/D0253/video/D0253%20RWJF%20Hospital%20Signs%20English_medium.wmv
Hospital Signs BBR (Spanish): http://www.myhomefront.tv/media/D0253/video/D0253%20RWJF%20Hospital%20Signs%20Spanish%20BBR_medium.wmv
Hospital Signs Web Package:
http://www.myhomefront.tv/media/D0253/video/D0253%20web%20package_medium.wmv

Points of Light Foundation Seeks Nominations for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs
Deadline: January 25, 2006
A program of the Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network ( http://www.pointsoflight.org/ ), the Awards for Excellence in Workplace Volunteer Programs are designed to honor a business’ overall employee/retiree volunteer effort, including the actual community-service projects and the program policies and corporate vision that support those volunteer activities. Points of Light invites nominations of businesses that have exceptional workplace volunteer programs. Self-nomination is permissible.
The 2006 awards will be presented at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Seattle, Washington, June 18-20, 2006. Any small, medium, large, or international business that has an established and company supported employee/retiree volunteer program directed toward addressing a community’s serious social problems is eligible. Visit the Points of Light Foundation Web site for complete program information and/or a nomination form.
RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/5002440/pointsoflight

Women’s Sports Foundation Invites Applications for GoGirlGo! Grant Program
Deadline: March 15, 2006
Administered by the Women’s Sports Foundation ( http://www.womenssportsfoundation.org/ ), the GoGirlGo! Grant and Educational Program seeks to maximize the use of sport/physical activity as an educational intervention and social asset in order to enhance the wellness of girls as they navigate between childhood and early womanhood. The program provides financial assistance to sports and physical activity programs seeking to add new or expanded program participation opportunities for an under-served population of girls, particularly economically disadvantaged girls and/or girls from populations with high incidences of health-risk behaviors.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to deliver girls’ sport/physcal activity programming to girls in third to eighth grade; deliver a minimum eight-week sports/physical activity program, with preference given to organizations that work consistently with girls throughout the year; demonstrate that the program is administered by experienced and committed adults; be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (if the program does not have nonprofit status, it may be possible to receive a grant through a local fiscal agent); and demonstrate a commitment to the GoGirlGo! educational curriculum, including completion of a post-project attitudinal survey. The GoGirlGo! curriculum may be implemented following receipt of a grant. A total of $200,000 will be awarded.
RFP Link: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/5002444/womenssports

RFP Bulletin (December 22, 2005)

The Nancy R. Gelman Foundation announces funds for projects aimed at improving outcomes for women with breast cancer. Projects include: a mentored summer fellowship for a medical student to work in a laboratory, gaining experience in basic research on breast cancer mechanisms or therapies; community-based efforts to promote breast cancer awareness and early detection among populations at increased risk; development of information materials to encourage appropriate screening and to help guide newly diagnosed patients or those whose cancer has recurred through the challenging maze of treatment options; fledgling research studies to pave the way for further advances in breast cancer therapy; quality initiatives in cancer or emergency department nursing units to improve care for patients with breast cancer; and a summer research project studying end-of-life care for breast cancer patients and making recommendations to hospitals and hospice organizations to improve care. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit, and community-based organizations. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2006. Awards up to $2,000 are available. For further information, go to: http://www.nrgf.org/.

Dave Thomas Foundation announces funds to support organizations that function under the belief that all children are adoptable, regardless of their age, minority status, size of sibling group, or emotional or physical challenges. The Foundation is especially interested in addressing the permanency needs of children who are older, medically and/or emotionally challenged, from an ethnic minority and/or sibling groups who seek to be adopted together. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and community-based organizations. The deadlines for applications are January 5, April 6, July 6, and September 7, 2006. For further information, go to: http://www.davethomasfoundationforadoption.org/.

Caring for Community: A National Medical Student Service Project. Association of American Medical Colleges and the Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative announce funds to support community service-oriented projects in which new ways are explored to serve local communities. Programs may range from those that promote awareness about sexually transmitted diseases, to vaccination and literacy programs, to any program that fulfills an unmet need within the community. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, private institutions of higher education, and individuals. The deadline for applications is March 13, 2006. For further information, go to: http://www.aamc.org/about/awards/cfc.htm.

The United States Golf Association Foundation supports organizations that introduce the game to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities. Grants are directed to instructional programs, caddie or other work-based curriculums, and the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible.Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, special district governments, and nonprofit organizations. The deadline for applications is January 20, 2006. For further information, go to: http://www.usga.org/aboutus/foundation/foundation.html

Funding Alert is a free service of the Office of Partnerships and Grants Development. To start your own online subscription to Funding Alert, simply register with DC.Gov and subscribe at DCDocs http://dc.gov/registration/dcdocs.asp. For archives, visit http://opgd.dc.gov, Information, Grant Funding Alerts.

Application Submission Deadline: February 13, 2006
The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is issuing a Request for Applications for New Voices, a National Fellowship Program that helps nonprofit organizations recruit or retain innovative, new talent. It is announcing its next competition for 12 new grant awards to support nonprofits and promising new leaders committed to social justice and peace.
Sponsored fields of work include: Human Rights; HIV/AIDS;Migrant and Refugee Rights; Racial Justice; Reproductive Rights; Women’s Rights

The two-year grants, worth about $100,000, offer support for salary, fringe benefits, financial assistance, leadership training, mentoring, and a professional development account for a promising new leader. The applying nonprofit and its prospective Fellow prepare an application together as a team. The application submission deadline is February 13, 2006. To download a copy of the 2006 application in Microsoft Word, click here http://newvoices.aed.org/application2006webversion.doc
[NMAC Lifeline]

Panel to Hear From Communities on How to Make Health Care More Accessible
The Citizens’ Health Care Working Group has scheduled 15 community meetings across the country beginning Jan. 17 to receive public input on recommendations for making the U.S. health care system more accessible and affordable. Authorized by the Medicare Modernization Act, the panel in October released a report that will serve as the basis for the public dialogue on health care access, cost and quality issues. [AHA News Now, 12-16-05]
To see where the meetings are being held, go to http://www.citizenshealthcare.gov/register/

Turning Point CD-ROM Toolkit
This toolkit is a collection of publications, curricula, links to valuable Web sites and more. It is designed for public health professionals and their partners in private healthcare, foundations and nonprofit organizations, businesses, education, public policy, and faith communities. Start using these resources now to make the vital work you do every day easier and more successful. http://www.turningpointprogram.org/toolkit/

[posted on ACHI Community Health News, 12-21-05]