Health promotion and disease prevention funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Health%20promotion%20and%20disease%20prevention Funding for promising, original projects that can significantly improve the health of vulnerable people in their communities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=4 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:04:13 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=4 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 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:53:28 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2123 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, 04 Mar 2010 21:15:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1991 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 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:23:53 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2122 Grants designed to develop capabilities or change processes related to behavioral health care and empowerment and self management of chronic disease. Geographic coverage: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin -- Medica http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=790 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:16:58 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=790 Grants designed to improve health care disparities in the areas of prevention and health care literacy. Geographic coverage: Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota -- Medica http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=788 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:15:13 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=788 Grant to fund organizations located in the eight Delta States which address unmet local health care needs and prevalent health disparities through the development of new and innovative projects. Geographic coverage: Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Tennessee -- Office of Rural Health Policy http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=378 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:30:49 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=378 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 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:58:39 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=777 Funding for projects that bring together public and private support to construct walking trails as a means to increase physical activity among Kansans. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- Sunflower Foundation: Health Care for Kansans http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1368 Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:01:08 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1368 Active Living Research is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that supports research to identify promising policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity, decreasing sedentary behaviors and preventing obesity. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=678 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:52:22 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=678 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 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 10:41:34 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1827 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, 06 Jan 2010 15:53:00 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1051 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 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:48:33 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=884 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 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:58:40 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=863 Funds for the purchase for permanent shade structures to non-profit organizations in need of shade for outdoor locations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Academy of Dermatology http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1200 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:11:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1200 Grants to increase awareness and education of sudden cardiac death, early defibrillation, and the need for early intervention among community leaders, first responder organizations and the public. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Medtronic Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=648 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:15:07 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=648 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 12:46:03 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 Helps rural Idaho communities improve access to primary medical and dental health care through grants assistance. Geographic coverage: Idaho -- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=739 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:28:22 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=739