Call for Nominations: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Hiram J. Friedsam Mentorship Award
PURPOSE OF THE AWARD Hiram J. Friedsam was a professor, co-founder, and director of the Center for Studies in Aging and Dean of the School of Community Service at the University of North Texas. The University of North Texas established the first gerontology program in the state of Texas and one of the first in the nation.   He was an outstanding teacher, researcher, colleague, and mentor to students, faculty, and administrators, and a past-president of AGHE. The purpose of this award is to recognize those who emulate Dr. Friedsam's excellence in mentorship. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Nominees must...
Source: ScanGrants feed - April 17, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association for Gerontology in Higher Education Source Type: funding

Tufts Health Plan Foundation Healthy Aging Grant
Funding for programs designed to address the mental, physical, and social health care needs of older adults. Geographic coverage: Massachusetts and Rhode Island -- Tufts Health Plan Foundation (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - April 10, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2014 Irma and Paul Milstein Program for Senior Health Fellowship and Translational Project Awards
The 2014 award application deadline is November 1, 2013 In connection with the commitment to support outstanding medical research related to geriatric medicine and aging research, the Milstein Medical Asian American Partnership Foundation (MMAAP) invites the submission of applications from mainland China for: 1) Irma and Paul Milstein Program for Senior Health Fellowship Award to support one year of training at a prominent sponsoring institution in the US for one Chinese scholar in geriatric medicine and aging research 2) Translational Research Project Award of the Irma and Paul Milstein Program for Senior...
Source: ScanGrants feed - April 7, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Milstein Medical Asian American Partnership Foundation Source Type: funding

New York State Health Foundation Special Projects Fund
Funding for projects that have the potential to measurably improve the health of New Yorkers. Geographic coverage: New York -- New York State Health Foundation (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - March 19, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

Helen K. and Arthur E. Johnson Foundation
Offers grants to projects that support community and social services, youth, health, seniors, education and civic and culture. Geographic coverage: Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon -- (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - March 11, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

El Pomar Foundation
Grant support to Colorado nonprofit organizations involved in health, human services, education, arts and humanities, and civic and community initiatives. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - March 6, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinators Program
Grants for the salary and fringe benefits to hire a Service Coordinator to assist in the delivery and coordination of supportive services and other activities designed to help improve the living conditions of public and Indian housing residents who are elderly and/or disabled. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - February 28, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

Gannett Foundation Community Action Grants
Supports local organizations with funding priority given to programs that focus on education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation, and cultural enrichment. Geographic coverage: Limited to certain areas of 35 states and U.S. territories, see sponsor's website for more details. -- Gannett Foundation (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - February 28, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work Predissertation Awards
The Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work (AGESW), along with support from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), will provide support for a cohort of ten social work doctoral students who have completed the first year of doctoral studies. The goal of the program is to support dissertation and career development in gerontological social work research and education. Recipients will receive more than ten hours of programming delivered by nationally recognized experts in gerontological social work research and teaching designed to prepare participants for an academic career in gerontological social w...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 26, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association for Gerontology Education in Social Work/Gerontological Society of America Source Type: funding

Inclusive Coordinated Transportation Partnership Project
Funding for organizations that are involved in the administration, delivery, or coordination of transportation, aging, and/or disability services to include seniors and individuals with disabilities in their planning processes. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Community Transportation Association of America (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - February 25, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

The Eldercare Locator
Provides funding to operate the Eldercare Locator, which connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Administration for Community Living (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - February 19, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust Grant program
Grants for projects that target children and youth, the disabled and critically ill, disadvantaged adults and families, and elder populations. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - February 14, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding

AETC Education for Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants
Funding Opportunity Number: HRSA-13-253 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.145Eligible Applicants State governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Private institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-HRSAClosing Date: Mar 22, 2013Award Ceiling: $350,000Expected Number of Awards: 5Creation Date: Jan 24, 2013Funding Opportunity De...
Source: Grants.gov - January 25, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Chief Resident Immersion Training in the Care of Older Adults
Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Chief Resident Immersion Training  in the Care of Older Adults March 1, 2013: Applications due Developed at Boston Medical Center (BMC), the Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) program improves Chief Residents’ understanding of geriatrics principles and leadership and teaching skills. The program focuses on Chief Residents because of the key roles that they play in the quality of patient care; medical student and resident training; mediating between faculty, nursing staff, and residents; and communicating with patients and families. Program...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 24, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs Source Type: funding

Daniels Fund Grants
Offers grants to nonprofit organizations working in the areas of aging, alcoholism and substance abuse, amateur sports, youth development, disabilities, homelessness, and education. Geographic coverage: New Mexico, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming -- Daniels Fund (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center - January 22, 2013 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: funding