Health promotion and disease prevention funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2009 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Health%20promotion%20and%20disease%20prevention Funding designated for community grants targeted at prevention of farm-related injury in young people (less than 19 years of age). Geographic coverage: Iowa -- Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1315 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:22:52 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1315 This program provides funding focused on reducing disparities in health care among racial and ethnic populations in eligible geographic areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Aetna Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=777 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:29:16 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=777 Funding is available to support multi-state programs addressing critical community needs through service of professionals, paraprofessionals, and pre-professionals in communities with shortages of these professionals. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Corporation for National and Community Service: For Faith-Based and Other Community Organizations http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=593 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:39:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=593 Funding to reduce risk factors, prevent/delay chronic disease, promote wellness in children and adults, and provide positive, sustainable health change in communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2246 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:21:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2246 Grants to organizations nationwide that help improve opportunities, access and day-to-day quality of life for individuals living with disabilities, primarily paralysis, and their families. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Christopher Reeve Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=626 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:25:02 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=626 Grants for childrens health and wellness. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Build A Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1827 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:04:19 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1827 Provides funding to improve access to quality health care for underserved populations in rural and urban areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=863 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:23:03 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=863 Provides grants to parishes in Central Louisiana for a variety of healthcare issues. Geographic coverage: Eligible Louisiana parishes in the Delta region: Allen, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, and Winn -- http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=884 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:38:51 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=884 Grants to expand access to affordable, quality health care for the underserved and to improve the health status of all Californians. Geographic coverage: California -- California Endowment http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1051 Wed, 20 May 2009 11:33:28 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1051 Targeted grants in five areas: Health of Women, Children & Families, Obesity Awareness & Prevention, Patient/Doctor Communications & Health Literacy, Disparities in Health Care, and Connection Between a Healthy Mind & Body. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- CIGNA Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2127 Wed, 20 May 2009 10:01:07 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2127 The Grand Challenge for this Healthcare X PRIZE will be to create an optimal health paradigm that empowers and engages individuals and communities in a way that dramatically improves health value. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- X PRIZE Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2136 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:41:17 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2136 Funding to local nonprofit organizations in four main areas of focus: Education, Workforce Development / Economic Opportunity, Health & Wellness and Environmental Sustainability. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wal-Mart Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2123 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:27:38 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2123 Funding to support the replication of a particularly innovative local or regional initiative at other sites around the country. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wal-Mart Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2122 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:26:35 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2122 The Wal-Mart Foundation will award grants at the state and regional level to support unmet needs that are not directly addressed by any of their current programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Wal-Mart Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1991 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 16:27:07 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1991