Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Call for Proposals: PHSSR: Building Evidence for Decision-Making: Deadline for Receipt of Intent to Apply
3:00 PM ET
Background Information/Seeking: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks to expand the evidence base for effective public health policy and practice through investment in Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR). NNPHI is the administrative support office for PHSSR. This solicitation seeks to expand the evidence base for effective decision-making in public health practice and policy through research that utilizes natural experiments to respond to the questions defined in the National Agenda for PHSSR. Complete eligibility and selection criteria can be found in the Call for Proposals.
Important Dates:
- February 28, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Optional applicant web conference call (registration required)
- March 6, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of intent to apply (required; View Intent to Apply)
- March 27, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of full proposals (View Full Proposal)
Project Timeline: Selected organizations will be notified in late July 2012. The grant period begins September 1, 2012.
Learn More: Click for the Call for Proposals, How to Apply, and Frequently Asked Questions. For additional information, please contact Nikki Lawhorn, NNPHI Research Manager, or Erica Johnson, NNPHI Program Coordinator, at .
Abstract Submission Deadline: 2012 NNPHI Annual Conference
5:00 PM CT
Open Event
- Accreditation and Quality Improvement
- Assessments
- Health in All Policies
- Health Systems
- Return on Investment for Public Health
- Technology and Public Health
- Translating Research to Practice
Building Capacity to Conduct Effective HIV, STD, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth CFP: Deadline for Declaration of Intent to Apply
3:00 PM ET
Background Information/Seeking: NNPHI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating to increase the use of evidence-based HIV, STD, and Teen Pregnancy prevention activities among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth between the ages of 12-16 years. Up to eight AI/AN youth serving organizations throughout the nation will be selected to participate in the 12-month program. Participating organizations will receive a $40,000 financial award, as well as professional development training and technical assistance for key staff that will work to increase the application and implementation of evidence-based HIV, STD, and Teen Pregnancy prevention education interventions in their community. Complete eligibility and selection criteria can be found in the Call for Proposals.
Important Dates:
- March 5, 2012 (4:00-5:00 PM ET ): Optional Applicant Web Conference (registration required)
- March 9, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for declaration of intent to apply
- March 20, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of full proposal submitted via email
- April 2, 2012: Sites notified of selection
Project Timeline: Selected organizations will be notified in early April 2012. The grant period begins May 1, 2012 and continues through April 30, 2013.
Learn More: See the Call for Proposals for additional details. For additional information, please contact Sarah Gillen, NNPHI Associate Director, at .
Building Capacity to Conduct Effective HIV, STD, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention among American Indian and Alaska Native Youth CFP: Deadline for Receipt of Full Proposal
3:00 PM ET
Background Information/Seeking: NNPHI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are collaborating to increase the use of evidence-based HIV, STD, and Teen Pregnancy prevention activities among American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth between the ages of 12-16 years. Up to eight AI/AN youth serving organizations throughout the nation will be selected to participate in the 12-month program. Participating organizations will receive a $40,000 financial award, as well as professional development training and technical assistance for key staff that will work to increase the application and implementation of evidence-based HIV, STD, and Teen Pregnancy prevention education interventions in their community. Complete eligibility and selection criteria can be found in the Call for Proposals.
Important Dates:
- March 5, 2012 (4:00-5:00 PM ET ): Optional Applicant Web Conference (registration required)
- March 9, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for declaration of intent to apply
- March 20, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of full proposal submitted via email
- April 2, 2012: Sites notified of selection
Project Timeline: Selected organizations will be notified in early April 2012. The grant period begins May 1, 2012 and continues through April 30, 2013.
Learn More: See the Call for Proposals for additional details. For additional information, please contact Sarah Gillen, NNPHI Associate Director, at .
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Call for Proposals: Roadmaps to HealthCommunity Grants Program: Mandatory Applicant Conference Call
12:00-1:30 PM ET
Background Information/Seeking: On February 28, 2012, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Community Catalyst issued a Call for Proposals for the second round of funding under the Roadmaps to Health Community Grants program. The goal is to issue up to 20 new grants (of up to $200,000 each) in 2012 to organizations that address one of the social or economic factors that, as defined by the County Health Rankings, most strongly influence health outcomes in their community.
Important Dates:
- March 20, 2012 (12:00-1:30 PM ET): Applicant Web conference call (first in the series). Registration is required.
- April 10, 2012 (12:00–1:30 PM ET): Applicant Web conference call (second in the series). Registration is required.
- May 2, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of brief proposals
- July 25, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of full proposals
Project Timeline:
- Late September 2012: Notification of finalists
- November 1, 2012: Start of grants (Grantees will have up to 24 months to implement their proposed policy or system change strategy.)
Learn More: Click for the Call for Proposals. Please direct inquiries to: Alexis Brimage-Major, Community Catalyst ().
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Call for Proposals: PHSSR: Building Evidence for Decision-Making: Deadline for Receipt of Full Proposals
3:00 PM ET
Background Information/Seeking: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation seeks to expand the evidence base for effective public health policy and practice through investment in Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR). NNPHI is the administrative support office for PHSSR. This solicitation seeks to expand the evidence base for effective decision-making in public health practice and policy through research that utilizes natural experiments to respond to the questions defined in the National Agenda for PHSSR. Complete eligibility and selection criteria can be found in the Call for Proposals.
Important Dates:
- February 28, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Optional applicant web conference call (registration required)
- March 6, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of intent to apply (required; View Intent to Apply)
- March 27, 2012 (3:00 PM ET): Deadline for receipt of full proposals (View Full Proposal)
Project Timeline: Selected organizations will be notified in late July 2012. The grant period begins September 1, 2012.
Learn More: Click for the Call for Proposals, How to Apply, and Frequently Asked Questions. For additional information, please contact Nikki Lawhorn, NNPHI Research Manager, or Erica Johnson, NNPHI Program Coordinator, at .
"Telling the Public Health Story: How to Affect Policy, Engage Elected Officials and Inspire Citizens" (NALBOH-Sponsored Lecture)
4:00-5:30 PM ET, with Reception Immediately Following
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Open Event
Join the National Association of Local Boards of Health (NALBOH) and Bowling Green State University's College of Health and Human Services for the 13th Annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health. Andy Goodman, Director of The Goodman Center in Los Angeles, will be giving a lecture entitled "Telling the Public Health Story - How to Affect Policy, Engage Elected Officials and Inspire Citizens."
The lecture and reception, immediately following, are free and open to the public.
In addition to the live audience, this lecture will be webcast and open to the public.
Click here to learn more or email Tim Tegge at . Lecture viewers may email questions for the speaker to .
