Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health

Posted by on May 03, 2010

Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health

QUICK SUMMARY: The Dept. of Health & Human Services Dept. is offering $3.9 million for six grants of up to $650,000 each to promote the wellness of young children in communities.

DEADLINE: May 17.

FUNDING FOCUS: The program’s goal is to promote the wellness of young children, birth to 8 years of age, by putting a community healthcare plan in place. The program defines wellness for a child as good physical, social, emotional, cognitive and behavioral health.

The expected result is for children to be thriving in safe, supportive environments and entering school ready to learn and able to succeed. For this program, substance abuse prevention is considered an integral part of behavioral health

ELIGIBILITY: Communities as well as public and private nonprofits.

http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/2010/SM-10-012.aspx


More in "Grant Opportunities"


Stay Current in Philly's Higher Education and Nonprofit Sector

We compile a weekly email with local events, resources, national conferences, calls for proposals, grant, volunteer and job opportunities in the higher education and nonprofit sectors.