National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDDR) Research Fellowship Program
Deadline: February 1, 2010

The purpose of this program is to build research capacity by providing support to enable highly qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to conduct research on the rehabilitation of individuals with disabilities.

For more information, go to http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-28758.htm.

National Wheelchair Basketball Association / ABC Home Medical Grant Program
Deadline: January 15, 2010

Applications for this grant program are now available. A total of 11 grants will be rewarded (ten for $1,000 and one for $2,500) and the winners will be announced on January 20, 2010. All NWBA member teams in good standing are eligible for this grant program.

Website: http://www.nwba.org/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=111
Inquiries: toddhatfield@nwba.org

Health Behavior Change in People with Mental Disorders, National Institutes of Health
Deadline: January 7, 2010

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) encourages studies on health behavior change related to function, disability, morbidity, and mortality in people with mental disorders. An important goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to identify potent, modifiable risk and protective health behavior factors amenable to intervention, and to translate the results of such studies into initial tests of theory-driven prevention and early intervention strategies aimed at improving function and decreasing disability, morbidity, and mortality among people with mental disorders. Risk and protective factors include biological, psychosocial, behavioral, and environmental contributors to health behaviors among people with mental disorders. It is incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate the public health significance of the study by describing the severity and/or prevalence of the health behaviors, disability, morbidity, or mortality of the populations represented in the topics studied.

The United States Golf Association is Currently Accepting Grant Applications for 2010 Junior Golf Program Support
Deadline: December 15, 2009

The USGA will consider funding requests for the following items provided the applicant is committed to the goals of the "For the Good of the Game" program and its target population(s): golf course access and practice range access; golf instruction; golf equipment; transportation provided for participants to attend programming; and certain construction costs for alternative, beginner-friendly golf courses and golf facilities in areas where there are obstacles to affordable access to the game.

Funding amounts vary. All grant recipients must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations or government entities such as schools or municipalities.

See the USGA Web site for complete program information: http://www.usga.org/.

Doctoral Grant in Movement Studies in Disability
This leadership grant will address a significant need for highly qualified personnel to teach adapted physical education. Colleges and universities play a major role in preparing competent physical education teachers for all students. Unfortunately, data indicate that the number of positions available is greater than the number of available personnel to fill these positions. Oregon State University, a Research I university, has resources to prepare a cadre of doctoral level personnel who have the necessary skills to serve as effective teacher-trainers, scholars, and leaders.

For more information, go to http://www.hhs.oregonstate.edu/nes/msd-doctorate-grant.

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program (Research and Development), Field Initiated (FI) Projects
Deadline: January 6, 2010

The purpose of this program is to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self- sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities.

For more information, go to:

• Research:
  http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=50031.
  
• Development:
  http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=50032.

Healthy Community Grants Program and the Healthy Community Outreach Program, Aetna and Aetna Foundation

• Community-based initiatives that increase access to quality health care and improve overall wellness in the areas of depression and obesity. Proposals must incorporate and/or demonstrate impact on either expansion of primary caregiver role and/or community care delivery.
  
• Health professions training and support programs to address the growing shortage of skilled nurses and representation of racially and ethnically diverse health care professionals across the continuum as well as health care professionals' cultural competency
  

Program inquiries should be directed to the Community Grants program information line at (860) 273-6747 or the Aetna Foundation mailbox at AetnaFoundation@aetna.com.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) Inclusion Champion Award
Nominations due: May 1, 2010

The MEAF Inclusion Champion Award honors individuals who have made significant efforts to promote the full inclusion of youth with disabilities in society. The focus of the efforts may include, but is not limited to, helping to create a culture of inclusion within an organization or community or developing innovative strategies for inclusive programming in: school activities, after-school programs, community service, and leadership development.

The Inclusion Champion is selected each year by a panel of experts in the field, and is presented during the Kids Included Together (KIT) annual conference in April. The award consists of a trophy and $1,000 donated to the charity of the Champion's choice.

For more information, go to
http://www.meaf.org/grants-inclusion.php#incchamp.