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.
Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant, American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation (AAPAR)
Deadline: December 1, 2009
The AAPAR has reconfigured a past award into a new grant opportunity. The Tommy Wilson Memorial Grant will give up to $1,500 to a nonprofit entity to directly support recreation programs for people with disabilities. The grant is made possible by the Tommy Wilson family, who originally established the award in 1975 in remembrance of their son, who had cerebral palsy and died at the age of 16. Grants will be presented at the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention & Expo.
For more information, go to
http://www.aahperd.org/aapar/news/newItems.
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program (Research and Develoment), 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:
- Development:
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.