
Sierra Health Foundation
In addition to its regular calls for proposals for health services throughout its 26-county funding region, Sierra Health accepts requests from qualifying nonprofit organizations for event sponsorships that are compatible with the foundation’s mission and programs. Beginning Aug. 1, 2009, requests will be considered on a quarterly basis. Submission due dates are: Feb. 1, May 1, Aug. 1 and Nov. 1.
Blue Shield of California Foundation
One of the Foundation’s key interest areas is in increasing health care and coverage among underserved Californians. An applicant questionnaire and online letter of inquiry are due by May 8.
The Taproot Foundation
Unlike traditional foundations that make cash grants, the Taproot Foundation makes grants of high-quality, professional consulting services, called Service Grants. Pro bono services can include marketing, information technology, strategy management, leadership development and strategic HR, and facilities design. Applications are reviewed quarterly, with the next deadline being June 1.
Bank of America
Bank of America offers Neighborhood Builders awards in 45 markets across the United States, providing recipients focused on local neighborhood priorities with $200,0000 in general operating support (or local market currency equivalent) — $100,000 annually for 2 years. Recipients also benefit from specially designed leadership development workshops. The next deadline for applications is June 30.
Peaceful Pathways: Reducing Exposure to Violence
A special solicitation from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Local Funding Partnerships. Application Deadline: December 31, 2009.
The California Endowment
The California Endowment is embarking on a 10-year strategic plan to invest in key areas throughout the State, with a focus on preventive health and healthy communities. For an overview of this new grant making structure, visit the Healthy Communities section of the Endowment’s website.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Upcoming Calls for Proposals:
May 2009: Active Living Research / New Connections Round 2; Building Human Capital
Apr 2009: Public Health Practice-Based Research Networks; Public Health
ARRA Funding for Health
Check the following sites for RFPs, which are being posted on a weekly and sometimes daily basis: www.grants.gov; www.hrsa.gov/grants; http://www.recovery.ca.gov/; and CSRHA’s list of ARRA workforce and HIT funding sources, compiled by consultants Laurel Mildred and Speranza Avram.
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