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Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award
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Program
web site |
http://www.rosalynncarter.org/RCAward1/
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| Sponsor |
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving |
| Deadlines |
August 1, 2009 |
| Purpose |
The Rosalynn Carter Caregiving Award is presented each year by The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving (RCI) to recognize an individual for leadership and innovation in caregiving. The nominee may or may not represent or be affiliated with an organization. Named in honor of a great humanitarian, the Rosalynn Carter Caregiving Award is the highest award given in the caregiving field.
The recipient of the award shall clearly demonstrate:
dedication to caring for persons who have mental illnesses, difficulties of the frail elderly, physical illnesses, or developmental disabilities;
encouragement of collaboration and partnerships between all the stakeholders in the caregiving process; and
potential for developing or more effectively using financial, educational, and human resources. |
| Eligibility |
The nominee may or may not represent or be affiliated with an organization. |
Geographic
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Nationwide |
Amount of
funding |
A cash award of $2,500 along with a statuette executed by the sculptor Frank Eliscu. Travel funds to accept the award and deliver the address are provided. The 2007 Rosalynn Carter Caregiving Award will provide $20,000 in awards.
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Application
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Application information is available on the Program web site. |
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For more information contact:
Laura Bauer Granberry, Director of National Initiatives
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive
Americus, GA 31709
Telephone: 229-928-1234
FAX: 229-931-2663
E-mail: rci@canes.gsw.edu Summaries of funding programs are provided by RAC for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information. |
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