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Raritan Valley YMCA
Funder: New Jersey Division of Disability Services
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"Accessible” means a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability in an equally effective and equally integrated manner, with substantially equivalent ease of use. Common barriers for persons with disabilities include: Attitude, Communication, Physical Limitations, Public Policy Deficiencies, Programmatic Issues, Social Status, Transportation - and often, more than one barrier occurs at a time.
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A Primer for Multi-Sector Health Partnerships in Rural Areas and Small Cities |
This primer aims to assist multi-sector approaches that increase community-centered investments to support opportunities for all individuals to live long, healthy lives, regardless of their income, education, race or ethnic background. This tool provides guidance between the community development, finance, public health, and healthcare sectors to support partnerships in rural areas and small cities.
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Designing Healthier Communities, a Creative Placemaking Communities Program
Application Deadline: October 15
Advisory Sessions: July 1, 15, 29, August 12, 19, September 9, 23
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The Designing Healthier Communities program develops diverse community-based teams to become stewards for placemaking oriented to well-being. Each team includes, at a minimum, a working creative sector professional; a health professional; and an influential representative from the local government. Through this initiative, up to five community teams will receive coaching and tools to become stewards for placemaking that promotes well-being in New Jersey. Community teams throughout the state are encouraged to apply. Of particular note, one team from either Monmouth or Ocean County will receive support from the Grunin Foundation to participate and bring learnings to the Central Jersey Shore.
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COVID-19 Disability Community Needs Survey |
The UAB Institute for Human Rights, National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability and Lakeshore Foundation are looking to find out how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted people with disabilities and chronic conditions. Please complete the survey below and help identify the major challenges for people with disabilities and unmet needs in the community.
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The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) School Health NJ Project |
The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) School Health NJ Project, administered by the NJ Department of Health (NJDOH), has more than 10 years of experience promoting healthy schools and utilizes a collaborative approach to learning and health. Through the WSCC School Health NJ project, the NJDOH will provide schools with up to $15,000 in funding over the course of three years, with an optional fourth year, to strengthen their school districts' capacity to support and sustain healthy schools. The NJDOH is recruiting all schools but needs to prioritize those with at least 40% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch. DOWNLOAD FLYER
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New Jersey Council for Humanities COVID-19 Response Grants
Deadline(s): July 15, September 1, October 15
Informational Webinars: June 23 (recording available), August 5, October 13
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New Jersey Council for Humanities is offering two different types of grants for operational and programmatic support for nonprofit organizations that provide humanities programming to public audiences to prepare for, respond to, and recover from the pandemic.
- General Operating Support grants ($5,000-$20,000) are available to nonprofit organizations that have a mission rooted in the public humanities, and organizational budget greater than $50,000, and at least one full-time staff person (or one FTE).
- Program Support grants ($2,000-$20,000) are available for nonprofit and governmental organizations who undertake humanities programs, whether or not their organization's primary mission is based in the humanities.
Informational webinars include an overview of the two grant types, eligibility, and application requirements.
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Policy Campaign Grant
Deadline: July 11
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Voices for Healthy Kids works around the country to improve or create equitable policies that will make the places kids live, learn and play healthier. The call for proposals for the Policy Campaign Opportunity is designed to support advocacy campaigns supporting Voices for Healthy Kids policy priorities with a focus on health equity.
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Community Grant for Bicycle Infrastructure
LOI Deadline: July 23
Deadline: October 15
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PeopleForBikes is seeking applicants for its Community Grant Program that supports bicycle infrastructure projects and initiatives that make it easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities to ride. Examples of past projects include:
- Paths, lanes, trails, and bridges.
- End-of-trip facilities such as bike racks, bike parking, bike repair stations and bike storage.
- Programs that transform city streets, such as Ciclovías or Open Streets Days.
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Safe Routes to School Grants
Deadline: October 14
Information Sessions: July 13, August 19, September 9
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Sessions provide participants with information about applying for Safe Routes to School grants.
Topics include:
- Overview of Federal Aid and the Safe Routes to School programs
- Detailed Review of the Safe Routes to School Grant Application
- Grant Application Process
- Grant Resources, Tips & Strategies
- Q&A with NJDOT Local Aid Staff
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Training, Collaborations and Networking |
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Authentic Community Engagement:
Best Practices for Equitable Work
July 14
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Join for presentations and a robust Q & A dialogue with active transportation professionals, nonprofit leaders, and equitable engagement experts around what it means to practice and build authentic community engagement with diverse coalitions as the foundation for driving those vital relationships.
Panelists will share their best practices for equitable work in striving for inclusive, accessible, connected, and walkable communities - through the lens of their invaluable learned, professionally practiced and lived experiences.
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Grants Success Path: 10 steps to get where you want to go no matter where you are right now!
July 14
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Total grants newbie? Capable grants practitioner? Seasoned grants pro? Wherever you are right now, this 90-minute live masterclass is for you! This fast-paced, high-takeaway training shares GrantsMagic U’s unique Grants Success Path, the powerful 10-step road map that cuts through the often-bewildering “grants wilderness” to lead you reliably to your next level of grants success.
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National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health (virtual)
October 4-6 (earlybird registration through July 1)
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COVID-19 has brought increased awareness of disparities among our nation’s minorities and most vulnerable. It is increasingly critical to understand the clear associations between social determinants and poor health status among children, adults and seniors. The agenda for this year’s National Summit will bring together representatives from healthcare, community and faith-based organizations, researchers, government leaders, educators and businesses to share best practices, offer community connections and resources and engage in the crucial discussion of how to best address the social determinants of health.
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APHA Annual Meeting and Expo
October 24-27 (in-person and virtual)
Registration Opens July 1
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Get ready to join your public health peers in Denver or online, Oct. 24-27. Whether participating in-person or virtually, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to:
- Learn and network with thousands of other public health professionals from around the globe.
- Find inspiration for the work you do.
- Hear from exciting speakers about their work across the nation.
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Connect with leading organizations in the field at the Public Health Expo.
- Earn CE credits for FREE ($60 value).
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