Grants
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
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