The GrapeVine Project is one of Wisconsin Women’s Health Foundation’s health education and outreach programs. WWHF provides nurses with in-depth training and packaged “units” on women’s health topics. Nurses then conduct free one-hour education sessions in their communities at locations including libraries, churches, schools, senior centers, and many more. GrapeVine reaches about 1500 women annually and 90 nurses currently partner with us in the program. Location: Madison, WI.Event »
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Opioid Treatment Funds In Senate Bill Would Fall Far Short Of Needs
The federal money [$45 billion] would be spent over about a decade, and is part of a bill that also dramatically cuts Medicaid, which is helping many people get treatment now. Those cuts will hit people in some states especially hard – those living in states that expanded the Medicaid program under the Affordable Act. (Source: NPR; Photo by milivanily, Pixabay) More »
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Major communication gaps between doctors and home health care nurses revealed
Researchers have found serious gaps in communication between physicians and home health care agencies responsible for caring for often elderly patients discharged from hospitals. The problem, the study said, can contribute to hospital readmissions. (Source: Medical Xpress; Photo by geralt, Pixabay) More »
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Who’s Leading the Leading Health Indicators: Social determinants of health
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environment in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that may impact their health. SDOH are often a strong predictor for health inequities—the unfair and avoidable differences in health status seen within and between communities. They include factors like socioeconomic status, education, the physical environment, employment, and social support networks, as well as access to health care. (Source: Healthy People 2020; Photo by skeeze, Pixabay) More »
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Wisconsin: Dental health program awards
The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has announced $50,528 in grants and designated funding to 19 programs that bring oral health care to low-income Wisconsin residents and provide other dentistry-related services. (Source: WI Dental Association Fndn; Photo by , Pixabay; Photo by 9355, Pixabay) More »
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Community Benefit – Delta Dental of Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Funding priorities are for community donations are to help at-risk children, special-needs populations, and improving overall health. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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Oral-Health Grants – Delta Dental of Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Funding can include: Safety-net dental clinics (serving Medicaid and/or uninsured individuals). Dental screenings, varnish, and sealant programs. Oral health education programs. Dental workforce scholarships. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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2016–17 Statewide Outreach Incentive Grant Program – University of Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/18/2017)This program is open to UW–Madison faculty and staff and is designed to create awareness and understanding of the value the UW–Madison provides to the state of Wisconsin. Grants of up to $500.00 will be awarded to help defray expenses related to taking outreach programming to communities outside of Dane County. By expanding the reach of researchers and outreach specialists to areas outside of Dane County they hope to demonstrate how the resources and expertise at UW-Madison benefit the entire state. The grants are only available for UW-Madison faculty/staff. Applications for this fiscal year will be accepted until funding has been depleted, and applicants may apply more than once for different activities. Please contact Jordan Hanson for specific questions. Funding »
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Physician Citizen of the Year Award - Wisconsin Medical Society (Deadline: 12/15/2017)This award recognizes and encourages Wisconsin physicians who volunteer their time and talents through civic and cultural activities—helping to improve the health and well-being of their communities. Funding »
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County Office Scholarship (Deadline: 09/30/2017)CountyOffice.org supports local communities by making it easier to find the contact information, hours, locations, phone numbers of county government offices in the United States. The organization plans to better the lives of people living in our communities by offering an annual rolling scholarship. They feel it is their public duty to help the nations future generations receive a quality education. How to apply: Write a 500-1500 word essay for the following prompt: "The most important local county office to me is..." Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Field Trip Grants – Target (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Some of the best learning opportunities happen outside the classroom. Funding helps to bring students once-in-a-lifetime learning experiences through field trips they'll never forget. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with an October 1 deadline each year. Funding »
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Let's Play Imagination Playground Grant – KaBoom! (Deadline: 12/31/2020)This is an innovative design in play equipment that encourages creativity, communication, and collaboration in play. With a collection of custom-designed, oversized blue foam parts, Imagination Playground provides a changing array of elements that allow children to turn their playground into a space constantly built and re-built by their imagination. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Funding »
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Build it Yourself: Let's Play Community Construction Grants – KaBoom! & Dr Pepper Snapple Group (Deadline: 12/31/2020)Kick-off a new, self-guided playground project with $15,000 to be used toward playground equipment. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Cycle 1: April 29; Cycle 2: July 1; Cycle 3: September 9. Funding »
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Making Health Care Safer in Ambulatory Care Settings and Long Term Care Facilities (R01) - HHS, Agency for Health Care Research and Quality (Deadline: 03/05/2018)The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support investigative research projects that examine the epidemiology of patient safety in ambulatory care settings and long term care facilities, gather evidence about strategies that can improve safety in these settings, and develop evidence-based tools to facilitate implementation of these strategies. Funding »
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Community Enhancement Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 09/01/2017)These flexible resources provide funding for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in the community. Application deadline is the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Funding »
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Community Enhancement Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 12/01/2017)These flexible resources provide funding for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in the community. Application deadline is the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Funding »
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Community Enhancement Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 03/01/2018)These flexible resources provide funding for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in the community. Application deadline is the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Funding »
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Community Enhancement Grants - Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin (Deadline: 06/01/2018)These flexible resources provide funding for innovative projects that have a positive impact on enriching life in the community. Application deadline is the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Funding »
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Forest Fire Protection (FFP) Grant Program – Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Deadline: 07/02/2018)Grants are available to Wisconsin fire departments and county/area fire associations and are intended to expand the use of local fire departments to augment and strengthen the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) overall initial-attack fire suppression capabilities on forest fires. Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Evidence for Action: Investigator-Initiated Research to Build a Culture of Health - RWJF (Deadline: 12/31/2020)This program aims to provide individuals, organizations, communities, policymakers, and researchers with the empirical evidence needed to address the key determinants of health encompassed in the Culture of Health Action Framework. In addition, Evidence for Action will also support efforts to assess outcomes and set priorities for action. It will do this by encouraging and supporting creative, rigorous research on the impact of innovative programs, policies and partnerships on health and well-being, and on novel approaches to measuring health determinants and outcomes. Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Funding »
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Community Grant Program – Wisconsin Medical Society Foundation (Deadline: 10/24/2017)The funding focuses on providing support for physician-led, community-based or statewide programs to improve health through education and outreach. In addition to funding preference initiatives, the Foundation also offers some funds for supporting medical outcomes research including data collection and/or interpretation and for physician education and for mental health initiatives. Funding is awarded on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Circle of Excellence - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (Deadline: 08/01/2017)AACN believes acute and critical care nurses deserve recognition for all that they do every day for patients, families and our profession. Up to 25 individuals who exemplify excellence in the care of acutely and critically ill patients and their families will be chosen. Applications accepted on an ongoing yearly basis. Funding »
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RWHC Rural Health Ambassador Award (Deadline: 04/13/2018)The Award recognizes employees at member hospitals who have gone above the call of duty in promoting their respective organizations, and made significant contributions to rural health care in general. Applications are accepted on a yearly basis ~ Check RWHC for exact deadline date. Funding »
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Community Engagement Award - Quarles & Brady-RWHC (Deadline: 06/30/2018)The purpose of the award is to recognize a RWHC Member Hospital demonstrating exemplary leadership and service to strengthen community partnerships. Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
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Cost Champions Awards - Wipfli-RWHC (Deadline: 01/31/2018)The Award has been launched to “encourage and share implemented cost savings ideas suggested by a team or individual employed by a RWHC rural hospital. RWHC member CEOs are invited to make one nomination of a hospital team or employee’s cost saving idea implemented in the prior calendar year. Applications are accepted on a yearly basis. Funding »
