School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity, October 16, 2007

This funding opportunity encourages the formation of partnerships between academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies designed to reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood.

For more information, go to http://www.egrants.net/Public/index.cfm?ID=9017&UserID=sro03.

Applications Invited for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars
Deadline for Applications: October 12, 2007

The Health & Society Scholars program is designed to build the nation's capacity for research, leadership, and policy change to address the broad range of factors that affect health. The program is intended to produce leaders who will change the questions asked, the methods employed to analyze problems, and the range of solutions designed to reduce population health disparities and improve the health of all Americans.

To be eligible, scholars must have completed their doctoral training by the time of entry into the program (August or September 2008) in one of a variety of fields, including, but not limited, to the behavioral and social sciences, the biological and natural sciences, health professions, public policy, public health, history, and ethics; have significant research experience; have clearly connected their research interests to substantive population health concerns; and be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its territories. Up to eighteen scholars will be selected for two-year appointments to begin in the fall of 2008. Scholars receive an annual stipend of $83,000 in year one and $86,000 in year two.

For more information visit: http://www.rwjf.org/files/applications/cfp/cfp_healthsocietyscholars0407.pdf.

NIH Grants: Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children
Deadline for Applications: Cycle 3: October 16

This initiative focuses on ethnic and racial minority children and underserved populations of children such as: children from low literacy, rural and low-income populations, geographically isolated children, hearing and visually impaired children, physically or mentally disabled children, children of migrant workers, children from immigrant and refugee families, and language minority children. Specific targeted areas of research include biobehavioral studies that incorporate multiple factors that influence child health disparities such as biological (e.g., genetics, cellular, organ systems), lifestyle factors, environmental (physical and family environments), social (e.g., peer influences), economic, institutional, and cultural and family influences; studies that target the specific health promotion needs of children with a known illness and/or disability; and studies that test and evaluate the cost effectiveness of health promotion interventions conducted in nontraditional settings.

For more information visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-391.html.

Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation Grants
Deadline for Applications: November 15; February 15; and April 15.

The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation provides a variety of grants to community groups and schools that meet our eligibility requirements, in order to support the growth of youth baseball and softball, as well as promote character growth in children. Please visit the title link for information about the grants and downloadable applications.

For more information visit: http://www.ripkenfoundation.org/programs/grants/

Baseball Tomorrow Fund Offers Support for Youth Baseball and Softball Programs
Deadline for Letters of Inquiry: Open

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association designed to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball. Grants are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment necessary for youth baseball or softball programs. Projects must meet the following criteria: increase the number of youth participating in baseball and softball programs; improve the quality of youth baseball and softball programs; create new or innovative ways of expanding and improving baseball or softball programs; are able to match funds for programs; provide programs for children between the ages of 10 and 16; support existing programs that have demonstrated success in providing a quality youth baseball/softball experience; and address opportunities for minorities and women. Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations involved in youth baseball programs are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Selected applicants are then invited to submit a full application. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis.

For more information visit: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/downloads/btf_grant_application_0306.doc.