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The State Division of Juvenile Justice is requesting
proposals to provide prevention and intervention services through the Community
Juvenile Justice Grant Program. Proposed
programs must address one or more of the recommendations of the Governor’s
Conference on Youth and Justice, which includes program development in
prevention, youth at risk and juvenile delinquency. Approximately $130,000 will be available for
FY03. The deadline is March 15. A preproposal teleconference is scheduled
February 11 at
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is accepting
applications to support projects that address violence against women. Approximately $42 million is available in
fiscal year 2002. The Rape Prevention
and Education Grant Program awards formula grants to state health
departments for rape prevention and education programs conducted by rape crisis
centers, state sexual assault coalitions, and other public and private
nonprofit entities. Funds may be used to
conduct educational seminars, operate hotlines, implement training programs for
professionals, prepare informational material, conduct training programs for
students and campus personnel to reduce sexual assault incidences at colleges,
and increase awareness about drugs used to facilitate sexual assault. The deadline is April 1. For more information, contact Sheryl Heard at
770-488-2723 or visit www.cdc.gov.
The Head Start Bureau provides comprehensive developmental services
for low-income, preschool children age
The 3M Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations in
the area of health and human services.
They focus on programs that strengthen families, and provide youth
development through parenting and prevention programs. They give priority to programs that fill gaps
in the service delivery system, and help those who need services gain
access. They also fund programs that
serve minority or disadvantaged people.
The Foundation also makes in-kind contributions of products and
services. There is no deadline. For more information, contact Lyle Bowyer at
907-522-5200 or visit www.mmm.com/profile/community.
The Open Society Institute funds programs that deal with criminal
justice, access to the courts and legal services, drug policy, death and dying,
education, reproductive health, and teenage pregnancy. Deadlines vary depending on the program. For more information, contact Steve Gutmann
at 212-548-0600 or visit www.soros.org.
Demystifying Grant Seeking is a how-to guide that walks readers
through a five-step cycle for successful grant seeking. The five-step process includes having a
thorough knowledge of the organization, the region it serves and local grantmakers;
figuring out what grantmakers are likely to respond to what types of proposals;
asking your prospective funder for money; following up both internally and with
grantmakers; and evaluating results, methods, and opportunities. The cost is $26.95. To order a copy, call 800-225-5945 or visit www.wiley.com.
The beneficiaries of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority
include those Alaskans who experience mental illness; mental retardation or
similar disabilities; chronic alcoholism with psychosis; or Alzheimer’s disease
or related dementia. You can learn more
about the Trust at www.mhtrust.org.
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