Operations Manual forHispanic Community-Based Organizations

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Developed in Conjunction With the Following Organizations

I. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

II. Take Action: Tips and Strategies for Gathering Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Forming a Nonprofit Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Incorporating Your Nonprofit Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Building a Community Partnership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Other Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Grant Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Progress and Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

III. Grants in Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

IV. Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Terms . . . . . 17

Grant-Seeking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

V. What’s Out There? Resources forCommunity-Based Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Environmental Health and OccupationalHealth and Safety Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

EPA-Sponsored Resources for Hispanic CBOs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

EPA Regional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

National or Agency-wide Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Table of Contents

As the Hispanic population in the United Statescontinues to increase, so do concerns about theenvironmental health and safety of Hispanic

workers, families, and children across the country. ManyHispanics in the United States lack basic health insurance,while often working jobs that expose them to greater envi-ronmental and safety hazards than the rest of the popula-tion. Hispanic populations are also more likely thanwhites to live in low-income areas where environmentalfactors can increase risks for childhood diseases such aslead poisoning and asthma.

The good news is that many community-based organi-zations (CBOs) have formed to address these pressingissues of Hispanic environmental health and worker safe-ty. To bring together these diverse groups to discuss someof the issues of greatest concern to Hispanics in theAmericas, several governmental and non-governmentalorganizations organized the First Hemispheric Forum onHispanic Health and Safety in October 2000. Held in con-junction with the National Safety Congress in Orlando,Florida, the Forum brought together CBOs and otherorganizations from across the United States and LatinAmerica to discuss issues and potential ideas related tooccupational safety and health, environmental health, andinternational workers. One of the suggestions to comeout of that Forum was the creation of an “operations man-ual” that would help Hispanic CBOs grow, thrive, and findthe financial and technical resources available to addresspressing environmental health and safety issues.

The purpose of this manual is to be a living documentfor Hispanic CBOs. Tables of governmental and non-

governmental resources are included to help organiza-tions identify sources of educational materials and fundingon Hispanic issues, occupational safety, and environmen-tal health. Even with these resources, however, CBOs needto be healthy themselves to survive. This manual includesbasic “how-tos” for fledging CBOs, from how to start anonprofit, assess needs, and write grants to the impor-tance of building partnerships and measuring progress.Examples of CBOs that have used grants to accomplishresults are included, as is a glossary of key organizational,safety, and environmental health terms.

The Hispanic Forum would like to thank the followingorganizations, which helped make this manual possible byproviding resources, input, and information available viaWeb sites, published materials, and participation in theForum:

Boardsource (formerly the National Center forNonprofit Boards)The Foundation CenterU.S. Department of Health and Human Services’GrantsNet and Office of Minority HealthFrancisco Tomei-Torres, U.S. Agency for ToxicSubstances and Disease RegistryHealthy People 2010

Portions of this manual were developed and abridgeddirectly from resources from these organizations withtheir permission.

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I. Introduction

Forming a Nonprofit Organization1

If you’ve put some thought into your community’senvironmental health and safety concerns, and met a fewtimes with people who share those concerns, you proba-bly already have created an informal networking group.The challenge is to turn that loose association into anorganization with a concrete vision and the means toeffect real change. Following are some key questions toanswer as you consider forming a nonprofit organizationin your community:

Is there a need for the new organization?This is the most important question to answer. Is any-one else providing the same or similar service inyour community? Do some research—get to knowthe programs that already exist, whom they serve,and how well they serve them. If similar programsare already operating, but you believe they could do a better job, be sure you understand where theyare failing and how your new organization could do better.

Do you have supporters? Don’t go it alone. Talkto people about your ideas. Enlist their support asboth volunteers and contributors. If finding support-ers is difficult, your idea might need improvement orjust not be appealing to those whom you will need toturn to for help.

Where will you get the money to pay thebills? You can start a nonprofit organization for very

little money, but it will take some financing. Forexample, where will the service be provided? Will yourent space or work from your home? If you plan tobe the primary provider of services, how will yousupport yourself while you build the organization?Foundation grants for start-up organizations are hardto find. If you hope to find grants in the beginning,two important factors will have to be in place: youmust be filling a strong and compelling need, andyou must have the proper experience and back-ground to bring credibility to your idea.

What makes you the best person to do thisjob? Dedication and desire are important elements,but are not enough to succeed at building a nonprof-it. Have you been working in this field? Do you havean understanding of your potential clients? Have youhad special training? Are there licensing require-ments in your city or state that you must meet?

Do you have a plan? It is not enough to just havethe idea in your head. Before you do anything else,you’ll need to write a business plan that includes theanswers to the previous questions.

Spend time thinking about and answering these ques-tions before you establish the organization and apply fortax-exempt status. It will make the path easier andincrease your chances of success.

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II. Take Action: Tips and Strategies for Gathering Resources

From creating and incorporating a nonprofit organization to obtaining grants and measuring progress, the follow-ing section outlines steps to help Hispanic CBOs address environmental and occupational health and safety issuesin their communities. Additional sources of this information can be found in Section VI.

1Condensed and modified from Starting a Nonprofit: One-Stop Answer Page, <http://nonprofit.about.com/library/weekly/aa062399.htm>

Incorporating Your NonprofitOrganization2

Perhaps you have already been functioning informallyas an effective group in your community; is your organiza-tion now ready to take its mission to a new level? If youhave successfully established needs and concerns, mobi-lized the community behind your vision, and proven yourability to effectively achieve results, you might want to con-sider obtaining a more official status for your organization.

An incorporated nonprofit organization must have acarefully developed structure and operating procedures tobe effective. Good governance requires solid legal andfinancial status and compliance with the numerous feder-al, state, and local requirements affecting nonprofits.Below is a checklist for the formation of an official non-profit organization.

Determine the purpose of the organization.Every organization should have a written missionstatement that expresses its reason for being. Sourcesof this information can include board members,potential clients, and constituents.

Form a board of directors. The initial board willhelp the ideas behind the organization become realitythrough planning and fundraising. As the organiza-tion matures, the nature and composition of its boardwill also change.

File articles of incorporation. Not all nonprofitsare incorporated. For those that do wish to incorpo-rate, the requirements for forming and operating anonprofit corporation are governed by state law. Yoursecretary of state or state attorney general’s office canprovide you with more information.

Draft bylaws. Bylaws—the operating rules of theorganization—should be drafted and approved by theboard early in the organization’s development. Anattorney experienced in nonprofit law can help youestablish bylaws.

Develop a strategic plan. The strategic planningprocess helps you express a vision of the organiza-tion’s potential. Outline the steps necessary to work

toward that potential, and determine the staffingneeded to implement the plan. Establish program andoperational priorities for at least one year. Boardmembers and planning and management consultantscan help you develop this plan.

Develop a budget and resource developmentplan. Financial oversight and resource development(e.g., fundraising, earned income, and membership)are critical board responsibilities. The resourcesneeded to carry out the strategic plan must bedescribed in a budget and financial plan, which afinancial consultant can help you develop.

Establish a recordkeeping system for theorganization’s official records. Corporate docu-ments, board meeting minutes, financial reports, andother official records must be preserved for the lifeof the organization. Your secretary of state or stateattorney general’s office can help.

Establish an accounting system. Responsiblestewardship of the organization’s finances requiresestablishing an accounting system that meets bothcurrent and anticipated needs. For more information,talk to a certified public accountant experienced innonprofit accounting.

File for an Internal Revenue Service (IRS)determination of federal tax exempt status.Nonprofit corporations with charitable, educational,scientific, religious, or cultural purposes have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3)—or some-times section 501(c)(4)—of the Internal RevenueCode. To apply for recognition of tax-exempt status,obtain an application (Form 1023) and detailedinstructions (publication 557) from your local IRSoffice. The application is an important legal docu-ment, so you should have an experienced attorneyhelp prepare it.

File for state and local tax exemptions.In accordance with state, county, and municipal law,apply for exemption from income, sales, and proper-ty taxes. Visit your state, county, or municipal depart-ment of revenue for more information.

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2Excerpted from the BoardSource Web site’s “Frequently Asked Questions” page, <www.boardsource.org/intel/qaf7.htm>. BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is the premier resource for practical information, tools, best practices, training, and leadershipdevelopment for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

Meet the requirements of state, county, andmunicipal charitable solicitation laws. Manystates and local jurisdictions regulate organizationsthat solicit funds within that state, county, or city.Compliance usually involves obtaining a permit orlicense and then filing an annual report and financialstatement. Visit your state attorney general’s office,state department of commerce, state or local depart-ment of revenue, or county or municipal clerk’soffice for more information.

Other steps: Obtain an employer identification number from the IRS.

Register with the state unemployment insurancebureau.

Apply for a nonprofit mailing permit from the U.S.Postal Service.

Obtain directors’ and officers’ liability insurance.

Assessing Needs and SettingPriorities3

To get a better sense of what your organization cando, versus what you would like it to do, you will need toassess the needs, strengths, and resources in your com-munity. Because most community-based organizations willhave limited resources to address all their needs, theymust use resources wisely. When organization memberswork together to set priorities and allocate resources,they are far more likely to continue participating in theprocess and achieving measurable results.

Before you can set priorities, you must first determinewhat issues you want to improve. Chances are, you’vealready identified one or more environmental health andsafety concerns in your community. Surveying communitymembers, leaders, and your own organization staff alsocan help you identify the issues that your communitywould like to address.

Getting All the FactsWhenever possible, gather and evaluate available

information about the major environmental health andsafety issues in your community. Data about some issuesmight not be immediately available for your county, city,or neighborhood, so your organization might have to col-lect the information for itself. When gathering informa-tion, keep these ideas in mind:

Talk to your neighbors, civic leaders, elected officials,and others to see which issues they feel are mostpressing and whom they are most interested in helping.

Call your appropriate local officials and ask for information about initiatives or activities that arealready under way in your community.

Search the business section of the phone book andcall the outreach officers of relevant local agencies to help you get your ideas going.

Get to know the people around you.

Ask local business and government employees to participate.

Whatever its source, accurate information about whatis happening in your community helps you understand the community’s needs and create a reasonable target for improvement.

Prioritizing and Identifying ResourcesOnce you have compiled a list of issues and areas of

concern, your organization must organize them in orderof importance and potential for change. As part of thisprocess, ask yourself the following questions:

Need: Which issues pose the most immediate threat tohealth and environmental safety in your community?

Scope: Which issues affect the largest populations inyour community?

Potential for Effective Change: Which issueswould be most likely to improve in a reasonabletimeframe with targeted funding and resources?

Funding: Which issues can actually be addressedwith the level of funding and resources your organi-zation is likely to generate?

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Tip: Mobilize the Right People

Many effective organizations are built around a core of com-mitted individuals. Members must be willing to work,express themselves openly, and be willing to collaborate withothers to inspire and sustain action. Members should alsoserve as catalysts to improve community organizations.Members are usually highly motivated when they work inareas that they know are directly affecting their lives.

3 Condensed and modified from Healthy People in Healthy Communities: A Community Planning Guide Using Healthy People 2010<www.health.gov/healthypeople/Publications/HealthyCommunities2001/toc.htm>

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Setting priorities should be a matter of consensus; allorganization members should agree on which issues willbe addressed immediately and which will be put off until a specified later date.

In addition, you need to develop a list of strengths andresources. The list can include available technology, com-munication resources, “infrastructure” (such as supermar-kets, roads, bus lines, housing, and office space), funding,professional expertise, and data. Don’t think of money asyour only resource. Every community has a wealth of non-monetary resources that can be used to address areas ofconcern. Information is also a resource, and a strong part-nership with state and local government agencies can helpensure that the data you need are available.

Building a Community Partnership

Successful community-based organizations know thatgrants are not the only outlet for raising funds and tappinginto valuable resources. Strategic partnerships with otherorganizations and groups in your community can beanother effective way to support, publicize, and implementyour programs. Groups with a shared interest are oftenmore powerful when they work together and hold oneanother accountable for results.

As a first step, make a comprehensive list of potentialpartners in your community or state. When assemblingthis list, think about the strengths and resources of eachpotential partner and how those characteristics couldcomplement your organization’s goals and needs.Determine and record how potential partners would ben-efit from collaborating with your organization. Your abili-ty to research and persuasively communicate the advan-tages of an alliance—for both partners—will be criticalto forming and maintaining a successful relationship.

The following types of organizations make good part-ners for community-based organizations:

ChurchesMany local churches partner with community organi-

zations to create awareness about environmental issues,form minority support groups, and raise funds for com-munity betterment projects. For example, the WashingtonAssociation of Churches (WAC), an organization of 23state churches, created several programs to support theneeds of local groups, including environmental justice,economic justice, and racial justice. Global warming,

treaty fishing rights, the proliferation of hate groups andtheir impact on young people, and the disproportionateexposure to pesticides in minority communities are just afew of the important issues that these programs address.

For more information, visit WAC’s Web site at<www.thewac.org/racialjustice.htm>. Contact your localchurches to inquire about community partnerships andprograms.

Other Nonprofit GroupsConsider partnering with other nonprofit groups to

further your own organization’s reach. Many nonprofitsoffer free services to community groups. For example,Alternatives for Community & Environment (ACE) based inRoxbury, Massachusetts, works in partnership with low-income and minority communities to achieve environmen-tal justice. ACE provides legal and technical support, edu-cational programs, and organizing assistance to NewEngland community groups to solve environmental prob-lems and develop local environmental leadership. ACEalso created the Massachusetts Environmental JusticeNetwork (MEJN), a network of more than 170 attorneys,public health professionals, and environmental consult-ants. According to ACE, the network acts as a clearing-house, linking community groups addressing environmen-tal and public health issues with free services from attor-neys, environmental engineers, public health experts, anddesign consultants. Active cases range from toxic seweroverflows, excessive airline traffic, brownfields redevelop-ment, and polluting facilities.

For more information on ACE, visit <www.ace-ej.org>.Contact nonprofit organizations in your locale to see ifthey offer similar services. One resource to try isGuideStar, at <www.guidestar.org>, which offers a nation-al database of nonprofit organizations. Another onlinenonprofit directory is operated by Action Without Bordersat <www.idealist.org>.

Some of the best fundraising potential exists in your owncommunity. Often, your agencies are afraid to approachyour own businesses and foundations. You feel awkward‘pestering’ the folks in your own neighborhood. Yet, theseare the very sources who are close to your target popula-tion, and most likely to put their faith in you.

—Stephen Fallon, Ph.D., CEO of Skills 4 Life, from Closingthe Gap, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Healthand Human Services, April/May 2001

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State Government DepartmentsState departments are good resources for organiza-

tions seeking educational information about environmen-tal and occupational health and safety issues. Many stateWeb sites provide links to their health and environmentaldepartments, which might include:

Department of Environmental Protection– Waste Site Cleanup– Pollution Prevention Programs

Air qualityBrownfieldsEnvironmental justiceSolid waste/recyclingToxic use reduction

Executive Office of Environmental Affairs

Department of Environmental Management

Department of Food and Agriculture

Division of Occupational Safety– Asbestos Program– Lead Program– Occupational Safety and Health Statistics Program– Mine Safety and Health Program– Indoor Air Quality Program

Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Department of Public Health– Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program– Environmental Health Education Unit– Division of Maternal, Child, and Family Health– Division for Special Health Needs– Division of Community Health Promotion– Minority Health Advisory Board

For more information, visit your state’s Web site orcheck a local phone book to find contact information foreach state department. These departments might offereducational outreach materials, training sessions, infor-mation on public involvement in community projects, andother relevant information.

Federal Government The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s)

Web site features a Concerned Citizens section at<www.epa.gov/epahome/acting.htm>, which contains awealth of resources for helping people make a differencein their communities. Topics on this site include protect-ing your air, protecting your water, dealing with waste,community-based environmental protection efforts, andtips and tools.

Other OrganizationsCommunity partnerships can also be investigated/

formed with the following:

Health care facilities UnionsInsurance companiesChamber of commerceUniversitiesSmall business development/assistance centersPrivate companiesTrade associationsEconomic development agencies

For more information, search the Internet and yourlocal phone book to locate these types of organizations inyour community.

Tips for Maintaining a Successful PartnershipOnce a partnership is formed, it takes a considerable

amount of time and effort to manage and maintain therelationship. Below are a few tips and lessons learnedfrom community partnerships.

Create a detailed partnership agreement and actionplan, working with your partner organization to out-line objectives, activities, partner roles, respectivecontributions, decision-making processes, andassessment of results.

Make sure you and your partners learn about eachother’s expectations and limitations.

Set a time line and meeting schedule to maintainclear objectives and good communication.

Document how the partnership is mutually beneficialfor each partner and discuss how you can ensureappropriate credit and recognition for partnershipresults.

Grant Preparation

Securing funding is one of the most crucial and con-stant challenges your organization will face. Many people

Tip: Beware of Partnership PitfallsInadequate commitment or unrealistic expectations on the partof one or more of the partners can weaken or destroy a partner-ship. The same is true of organizations that realize too late thatthey lack the capacity to follow through.

are overwhelmed by the task of developing and writing asuccessful grant proposal. But with straightforward plan-ning, organization, and thoroughness, your agency canpresent a compelling proposal that wins financial supportfor your goals.

Before your organization is ready to seek fundingfrom outside sources, three elements (which areexplained in previous chapters) must already be in place:

1. Your agency should have a written mission statement.2. Your organization should have completed the process

of officially acquiring nonprofit status, or you need tohave identified an appropriate fiscal agent to receivethe funds on your behalf.

3. You should have credible program, achievements, orplans in support of your mission.

Once these details are secured, you are ready to pre-pare your master proposal—a comprehensive and persua-sive account of your project. By assembling the master pro-posal before you approach funders, you work out all of thedetails in advance. In addition, you will usually be able touse this master proposal for multiple grant applications.

Gathering Background Information The first step in writing the master proposal is to gath-

er appropriate documentation. This data-gatheringprocess makes the actual writing much easier. And byinvolving other stakeholders in the process, it also helpskey people within your agency seriously consider the project’s value to the organization. You will require back-ground information in three areas:

1. Concept You need to have a good sense of how the project fitsinto the philosophy and mission of your agency. Theneed that your proposal is addressing must also bedocumented and well articulated. Funders want toknow that a project reinforces the overall direction ofan organization, and they may need to be convinced

that the case for the project is compelling. Collectthorough background data on your organization andon the need your project is designed to address.

2. Program Here is a checklist of the program information youwill need:

The nature of the project and how it will be conducted.

The timetable for the project.

The anticipated outcomes and how best to evaluatethe results.

Staffing and volunteer needs, including deployment ofexisting staff and new hires.

3. Expenses Because you will not be able to pin down all theexpenses associated with the project until the detailsand timing have been worked out, the main financialdata gathering takes place after the narrative part ofthe master proposal has been written. At this stage,however, you do need to sketch out the broad out-lines of the budget to ensure costs are reasonablecompared to the outcomes you anticipate.

Writing the ProposalOnce you’ve collected the appropriate background

information, it’s time to assemble that information in awinning presentation. Figure 1 provides an outline of asuccessful proposal’s main components. Following arebrief descriptions of what you should consider andinclude in writing these various sections.

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Some nonprofits believe that their groups must look special or be doing something unique before they are in a position to approach foundations and corporategrantmakers for financial support. This assumption is incorrect. If your organization is meeting a valid need,you are more than likely ready to seek foundation or corporate support.

Tip: Predict the Right Price

As you sketch out the potential budget for your project,remember to be realistic. If it appears that the costs will beprohibitive, even with a foundation grant, then you need toscale back or adjust the scope of your plans.

Tip: Enlist the Right HelpDetermine who will help you gather the background informationyou need. In a small nonprofit, a knowledgeable board membermight be the logical choice. A larger agency, however, may haveprogram and financial support staff who can help.

Executive Summary This is one of the most important sections of the

entire document, providing readers with a snapshot ofwhat is to follow. By summarizing the key information, theexecutive summary acts as a sales pitch to convince read-ers that this project deserves support. Be certain toinclude the following elements:

Problem: A brief statement of the problem or needyour agency is prepared to address (1-2 para-graphs).

Solution: A short description of the project, includ-ing what will take place and how many people willbenefit, how and where it will operate, for how long,and who will staff it (1-2 paragraphs).

Funding requirements: An explanation of theamount of grant money required for the project andyour plans for future funding (1 paragraph).

Organization and its expertise: A brief state-ment of the name, history, purpose, and activities ofyour agency, emphasizing its capacity to carry out thisproposal (1 paragraph).

The Statement of NeedBuilding on initial interest, the statement of need

enables the reader to learn more about the issues yourproject will address. It presents the facts and evidence

supporting the need for the project and establishes thatyour nonprofit understands these problems and is pre-pared to address them. The information supporting thecase can come from authorities in the field, as well asfrom your agency’s own experience.

Remember, the statement of need does not have to belong and involved. Short, concise information captures thereader’s attention. As you develop this section, keep thefollowing ideas in mind.

Decide which facts or statistics best supportthe project. Be sure the data you present are accu-rate. Avoid information that is too generic, broad, orout of date.

Give the reader hope. The picture you paintshould not be so grim that the solution appearshopeless. The funder will wonder whether an invest-ment in a solution will be worthwhile. Avoid over-statement and overly emotional appeals.

Decide if you want to put your project for-ward as a model. This could expand the base fun-

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Executive Summary: Overall statement of your case and summary of proposal (1 page).

Statement of Need: Why this project is necessary (2 pages).

Project Description: Nuts and bolts of how the project will be implemented and evaluated (3 pages).

Budget: Financial description of the project plus explanatory notes (1 page).

Organization Information: History and structure of nonprofit, activities, audiences, and services (1 page).

Conclusion: Summary of the proposal’s main points (2 paragraphs).

Figure 1: Components of a Proposal

Tip: Argue Your Case

You want the “Need” section to be succinct, yet persuasive.Like a good debater, you must assemble all the arguments ina logical sequence that will readily convince the reader oftheir importance.

ders, but it works only for certain types of projects.Document how problems addressed by your projectoccur in other communities and explain how yoursolution could be used elsewhere.

Determine whether it is reasonable to por-tray the need as acute. You are asking the fun-der to pay more attention because either the problemyou address is worse than others or the solution youpropose makes more sense than others.

Decide whether you can demonstrate thatyour program addresses the need differentlyor better than other projects that precededit. Describe how your work complements, but doesnot duplicate, the work of others. Avoid being criticalof the competition. If possible, make it clear that youare aware of and on good terms with others doingwork in your field.

Avoid circular reasoning. In circular reasoning,you present the absence of your solution as the actualproblem. Then your solution is offered as the way tosolve the problem. For example: “The problem is thatwe have no pool in our community. Building a poolwill solve the problem.”

The Project DescriptionThis section of your proposal should have five subsec-

tions, described below. Taken together, the five subsec-tions present an interlocking picture of the total project.

ObjectivesObjectives are the measurable outcomes of the pro-

gram, and they define your methods. Your objectives mustbe tangible, specific, concrete, measurable, and achiev-able in a specified time period. Be realistic in settingobjectives—in the final report, the funder will want to seethe project actually accomplished its objectives.

Do not confuse objectives with goals, which are con-ceptual and more abstract. For example:

Goal: Our after-school program will help childrenread better.

Objective: Our after-school remedial education pro-gram will assist 50 children in improving their read-ing scores by one grade level as demonstrated onstandardized reading tests administered after partici-pating in the program for six months.

MethodsThe methods section describes the specific activities

that will take place to achieve the objectives. It enables thereaders to visualize the implementation of the project andconvinces them that your agency knows what it is doing. Indescribing your methods, you must answer the basics:

How: A detailed description of what will occur fromthe time the project begins until completion. Yourmethods should match the previously stated objectives.

When: Presents the order and timing for the tasks.Provide a step-by-step timetable that tells the reader“when” and provides another project summary sup-porting the rest of the methods section.

Why: Defend your chosen methods, especially if theyare new or unorthodox. Why will the planned worklead to the outcomes you anticipate? Use expert testi-mony and examples of other projects that work.

Staffing/AdministrationDevote a few sentences to discussing the number of

staff, their qualifications, and specific assignments.Describe your plans for administering the project. Make itclear who is responsible for financial management, proj-ect outcomes, and reporting.

For a project with paid staff, describe whether staff willwork full-time or part-time, and whether they are currentlyemployed or will be hired. Salary and project costs areaffected by staff qualifications. Delineate experience andeducation levels required for key staff. If a program direc-tor has been chosen, summarize his or her credentials andinclude a brief biographical sketch in an appendix. Astrong project director can help influence a grant decision.

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Tip: Presentation Matters

Your proposal will set forth one or more objectives. Presentthese objectives clearly on the page, using numbers, bullets, orindentations. With increasing competition for dollars, well-articulated objectives are critical to a proposal’s success.

Tip: What If My Staff Are All Volunteers?

Most proposal writers do not develop staffing sections forprojects that are primarily volunteer run. Describing tasksthat volunteers will undertake, however, can be most helpfulto the proposal reader. Such information underscores thevalue added by the volunteers as well as the cost-effective-ness of the project.

EvaluationAn evaluation plan should be built into your project,

indicating to readers that you take your objectives seri-ously. Evaluation is also a sound management tool, help-ing a nonprofit refine and improve its program. In addi-tion, an evaluation helps others learn from your experi-ence.

There are two types of formal evaluation: one meas-ures product and the other analyzes process. Either orboth might be appropriate, depending on your objectives.For either type, you must describe how evaluation infor-mation will be collected and how data will be analyzed. Inaddition, explain how and to what audience the evaluationresults will be reported.

SustainabilityToday’s grantseekers are expected to demonstrate the

long-term financial viability of the project and of the non-profit organization itself. You need to be very specificabout current and projected funding streams, both earnedincome and raised funds, and about the base of financialsupport for your nonprofit.

Funders want you to prove either that your project isfinite (with start-up and ending dates); or that it is capaci-ty-building (it will contribute to the future self-sufficiencyof your agency and/or enable it to expand services thatmight be revenue generating); or that it will make yourorganization attractive to other funders in the future.

The BudgetThe budget for your proposal may be as simple as a

one-page statement of projected expenses, or your propos-al may require a more complex presentation. For example,it could include a page on projected support and revenueand notes explaining items of expense or of revenue.

Expense BudgetAs you assemble the budget, go back through the pro-

posal narrative and make a list of all personnel and non-personnel items related to project operation. Include newcosts that will be incurred if the project is funded andongoing expenses for items that will be allocated to theproject. Put the costs you have identified next to each itemon your list. Use worksheets to summarize these itemsand the calculations used to arrive at dollar figures (seeFigure 2).

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Tip: Know Your Numbers

In documenting your funding situation, it is important tohave backup figures ready, in case a prospective funder asksfor these, even though you are unlikely to include this infor-mation in the actual grant proposal.

Tip: The Beauty of Worksheets

Worksheets can be useful as you develop the proposal anddiscuss it with funders; they are also a valuable tool for mon-itoring the project once it is under way and for reportingafter completion. (See Figure 2.)

Figure 2:

Part of a worksheet for a year-long project might look like this:

Item Description Cost

Executive director Supervision 10% of salary=$10,00025% benefits=$2,500

Project director Hired in month one 11 months at $35,000=$32,08325% benefits=$8,025

Office space Requires 25% of 25% x $20,000=$5,000current space

Overhead 20% of project cost 20% x $64,628=$12,926

Using your worksheets, prepare the expense budget.For most projects, costs should be grouped into subcate-gories reflecting critical areas of expense. You might organ-ize by personnel and nonpersonnel costs. Personnel sub-categories could include salaries, benefits, and consultants.Nonpersonnel subcategories could include travel, equip-ment, and printing. Attach a dollar figure to each line.

Support and Revenue StatementFor the typical project, no support and revenue state-

ment is necessary. But if grant support has already beenawarded to the project, or if you expect project activitiesto generate income, a support and revenue statement isthe place to provide this information.

Budget NarrativeA narrative portion of the budget is used to explain

any unusual line items in the budget and is not alwaysneeded. If costs are straightforward and the numbers tellthe story clearly, explanations are redundant.

If you decide a budget narrative is needed, create“Notes to the Budget,” with footnote-style numbers on theline items in the budget keyed to numbered explanations.Or, if an extensive explanation is required, structure thebudget narrative as straight text. Remember, the basic nar-rative about the project and your organization does notbelong in the budget narrative.

Organizational InformationTypically, a resumé of your nonprofit organization

should come at the end of your proposal. It is usually bet-ter to sell the need for your project and then youragency’s ability to carry it out. This information can beconveyed easily by attaching a brochure or other preparedstatement. In two pages or less, tell the reader when yournonprofit came into existence; state its mission, being cer-tain to demonstrate how the subject of the proposal fitswithin or extends that mission; and describe the organiza-tion’s structure, programs, and special expertise.

Discuss the size of the board, how board members arerecruited, and their level of participation. (You shouldinclude the full board list in an appendix.) Provide detailson the staff, including the numbers of full- and part-timestaff and their levels of expertise.

ConclusionEvery proposal should have a concluding paragraph

or two. This is a good place to call attention to the future,

after the grant is completed. If appropriate, outline someof the follow-up activities that might be undertaken tobegin to prepare your funders for your next request.Alternatively, you should state how the project might carryon without further grant support.

This section is also the place to make a final appealfor your project. Briefly reiterate what your nonprofitwants to do and why it is important. Underscore why youragency needs funding to accomplish it. Don’t be afraid atthis stage to use a bit of emotion to solidify your case.

Letter ProposalSometimes the scale of the project might suggest a

small-scale letter format proposal, or the type of requestmight not require all of the proposal components recom-mended here. Remember, the letter should be no morethan three pages. Here are key components of a good let-ter proposal:

Ask for the gift: Begin with a reference to priorcontact with the funder, if any. State why you are writ-ing and how much funding is required.

Describe the need: Briefly tell the funder whythere is a need for this project, piece of equipment,etc.

Explain what you will do: Provide enough detailto pique the funder’s interest. Describe precisely whatwill take place as a result of the grant.

Provide agency data: Include your mission state-ment, a brief description of programs offered, num-ber of people served, and staff.

Include appropriate budget data: The budgetmight be a half page long. Decide if this informationshould be incorporated into the letter or in a sepa-rate attachment. Be sure to indicate the total cost ofthe project.

Close: As with the longer proposal, a letter proposalneeds a strong concluding statement.

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Tip: Tone It Down

For a short proposal, keep in mind that you are writing a let-ter to someone. It should not be as formal in style as alonger proposal would be. But don’t assume that because itis only a letter, it isn’t a time-consuming and challengingtask. Every document you put in front of a funder says some-thing about your agency.

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Attach any additional information required:The funder will need: a board list, a copy of your IRSdetermination letter, financial documentation, andbrief resumés of key staff.

What Happens Next?Submitting your proposal is not the end of your

involvement in the grantmaking process. Grant reviewprocedures vary widely, and the decision-making processcan take anywhere from a few weeks to six months ormore. During the review process, the funder may ask foradditional information either directly from you or fromoutside consultants or professional references. You needto be patient but persistent. If you are unclear about theprocess, don’t hesitate to ask.

If your hard work results in a grant, acknowledge thefunder’s support with a letter of thanks. You also need tofind out whether the funder has specific forms, proce-dures, and deadlines for reporting the progress of yourproject. Clarifying your responsibilities as a grantee at theoutset, particularly with respect to financial reporting, willprevent misunderstandings and more serious problemslater.

Progress and Measurement5

After your organization has won a grant or formed apartnership, the real work begins. Monitoring and meas-uring your progress toward specific project goals is criti-cal to long-term success.

For most grantees, post-award administration consistsof a number of different activities carried out by grantsmanagement staff, program staff, auditors, and others.Depending on the type of grant or program, performancemonitoring can include specific assessments of grant-related performance and financial aspects, as well as theentire organization’s performance.

Establishing Measurement CriteriaIn many cases, the funder develops a specific set of

criteria to measure the progress of your grant perform-ance. Grant management staff and program staff shouldalways set formal guidelines concerning grantee perform-ance and progress. The monitoring approach should beconsistent with the type of program, whether the award isa grant or cooperative agreement, and other relevant fac-tors. Remember, it is important not only to understandyour funder’s expectations for the progress of the grant,but also to set your own internal benchmarks and check-points to assess results. Measurement criteria will varydepending on your program or grant, but some potentialareas for evaluation could include:

Quality: How long has your group been together?What type of structure has been developed to ensurethe continuity of your group, such as officers, mem-bership guidelines, and memoranda of understand-ing? How active are the group’s members? How oftendo they meet? How much volunteer and professionaltime is being focused on a particular problembecause of your group?

Comprehensiveness: What types of individuals arerepresenting your organization? Are they the righttype of individuals to accomplish the work of the

4Based on The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 3rd ed. (New York: The Foundation Center, 2001), by Jane C. Geever, chairmanof the development consulting firm, J. C. Geever, Inc. The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing and other resources are available for freeuse in Foundation Center libraries and Cooperating Collections, or can be ordered through The Foundation Center’s Web site (http://fdncenter.org/).

5 Portions of this section excerpted from or based on the following: Closing the Gap, a newsletter of the Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, April/May 2001, page 7. “How toEvaluate Your Program.”

Evaluating the Collaboration Process, Richard W. Clark, Ohio State University fact sheet, <http://ohioline.osu.edu/bc-fact/0007.html>.

The Foundation Center’s Guide to Proposal Writing, 3rd ed. (New York: The Foundation Center, 2001), by Jane C. Geever, chairman of thedevelopment consulting firm J. C. Geever, Inc.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: GrantsNet <www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/adminis/gpd/gpd306.htm>.

Tip: Why Evaluate?

Conducting an evaluation of your program can:

1. Facilitate your thinking about what the program is allabout, including its goals, how it meets goals, and how youwill know if goals have been met.

2. Produce data or verify results that can be used for publicrelations and promoting services in the community.

3. Produce valid comparisons between other programs inyour community to help grantmakers or sponsors decidewhich program to fund.

4. Fully examine and describe effective programs for duplica-tion elsewhere.

grant? What types of databases or directories havebeen created to facilitate information sharing andassistance related to this grant?

Access and Equity: Do all members of your grant’starget audience in the community have equal accessto program efforts? Has access to services beenenhanced by program efforts? How does the targetaudience obtain access to your program’s informa-tion and services?

Information and Advocacy: How has informa-tion increased to your target audience? To whatextent is your organization promoting its efforts andservices? How is your group serving as an advocate toits target audience?

Cost-Effectiveness: Have existing funds been usedeffectively? How? Have the funds used attained theexpected results?

Additional General Questions: What are youdoing that is really working well? What are the majorproblems you are facing? Are there unanticipated out-comes from the project?

You can use many methodologies to explore the ques-tions in the proposed areas of evaluation, including:

Surveys/questionnaires

Interviews

Structured observation

Review of records and reports

Focus group interviews

Interaction analysis

The following Internet resources provide informationon program evaluation and measurement:

The American Evaluation Association:<www.eval.org>

Nonprofit Managers Library: The Basic Guide toProgram Evaluation <www.mapnp.org/library/evalu-atn/fnl_eval.htm>

United Way: Resource Network on OutcomeMeasurement <http://national.unitedway.org/out-comes/>

Basic Guide to Program Evaluation, CarterMcNamara, Ph.D., 1998 <www.mapnp.org/library/evaluatn/fnl_eval.htm#anchor184773>.

Communicating With Your FunderThroughout grant implementation, maintaining consis-

tent communication with your funder is crucial. In manycases, this involves a continuing dialogue between yourproject officer/program official and the grant managementofficer or specialist. This dialogue should allow you toassess whether:

Your progress is consistent with available funding. Inother words, is current funding adequate, or is somesupplement needed? Are any unobligated balancesbeing accumulated?

Changes are anticipated that will require action bythe awarding office.

There are actual or potential institutional complianceissues that may have an impact on the project(s)being funded.

Grant ReportingBesides communication, your funder might also

require formalized progress reports. Usually, specificreporting requirements are included in the grant letter;sometimes you are asked to sign and return a copy of thegrant letter or a separate grant contract. In some cases,the funder will request timely reports from your organiza-tion and tie their receipt to grant payments.

When a foundation provides formal reporting guide-lines, there usually will be dates when the reports are due.If they have given you specific dates for reporting, developa system to keep track of them. Some funders wantreports at quarterly or six-month intervals, but mostrequest an annual report and/or a final report two tothree months after the conclusion of the project. Even forgrants of fairly short duration, foundations often expressthe desire to receive an interim report. Unless otherwisestated, an interim report can be informal.

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Tip: Always Provide a Report

Even if you have received unrestricted, general-purpose sup-port, funders want to know what overall goals you set foryour agency for the year. Did you achieve them? What weresome specific triumphs? What were some particular prob-lems you faced, and how did you overcome them? Or, areyou still dealing with the challenges?

Grantee: Coalition including Esperanza Health Center,Nueva Esperanza, and the School District of Philadelphia

Grant Title: Healthy Living 2000

Grant Giver: The Office of Minority Health (OMH) ofthe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Program: The Minority Health Coalition DemonstrationGrant Program

Program Background: The Minority CommunityHealth Coalition Demonstration Program was founded in1986 to promote the development of coalitions to planand coordinate services to reduce sociocultural and lin-guistic barriers to health care. The coalition approach isbelieved to be an effective strategy for health promotionand risk reduction among targeted minority populations.Grants are administered by minority community-basedorganizations that have established coalitions with at leasttwo other organizations/institutions, one of which is ahealth care facility. Grantees are given flexibility to defineand address health problems unique to their communi-ties.

Funding: Three-year period (7/98-7/01)

Target Population: Hispanic/Latino

Grant Description: The Healthy Living 2000 project’soverall goal is to educate and empower 100 asthmaticchildren, their families, and others to reduce or eliminaterisk factors relating to asthma and lead poisoning. TheCoalition members consist of Esperanza Health Center,Nueva Esperanza, and the School District of Philadelphia.The Coalition seeks a holistic approach to improve thehealth status of Latino children, their families, and friendsthrough environmental risk-reduction education and linkswith community health centers, housing associations, andother networking agencies. The project activities focus oninteractive educational workshops, developing relation-ships with participants, providing intervention services,and establishing linkages with community agencies and

churches for ongoing treatment and support. Educational“Healthy Living” workshops are conducted for the targetgroup, their families, and school personnel. Attendees ofthe workshops are trained to recognize, control, andeliminate environmental health hazards that trigger orexacerbate asthma episodes or put them at risk for leadpoisoning. The community housing representatives pro-vide free in-home lead paint assessments to those enrolledin the program.

For More Information: Visit www.omhrc.gov/ omhfs1.pdf.

Grant Title: Renewal Grant

Grantee: Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC), SanJose, California

Grant Giver: Common Counsel Foundation

Program: FY 2000 Acorn Foundation Grants

Program Background: Established in 1978, the AcornFoundation supports projects dedicated to building a sus-tainable future for the planet and restoring a healthy glob-al environment. The Acorn Foundation is particularlyinterested in small and innovative community-based proj-ects that:

Preserve and restore habitats supporting biologicaldiversity and wildlife.

Advocate environmental justice, particularly in low-income and indigenous communities.

Prevent or remedy toxic pollution.

Grantee Background: SVTC calls attention to andimproves the environmental health and safety practices ofthe global electronics industry. Since 1982, SVTC hasworked with hundreds of communities and companieslocally and around the world to raise the environmentalconsciousness and performance of the high-tech sector.

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III. Grants in Action

Following are just a few examples of Hispanic community-based organizations that have successfully secured grantsto enhance their environmental and occupational health and safety work. For more information, visit each of the Websites included below.

Community Background: Minority groups, mostlyLatino and Asian/Pacific Islander, make up 45 percent ofthe general population and 56 percent of childrenyounger than age 15. Lower income people of color workin the most hazardous jobs and live in the most pollutedneighborhoods in Silicon Valley. Ethnic minorities andlow-income groups suffer poor health compared to themore affluent, white population in Silicon Valley, losingmore years of life because of illnesses such as heart dis-ease, cancer, and strokes. Minorities, especially women,also face greater health and safety risks from industrialpollution both on the job and in the community. A majori-ty of workers in high-tech semi-skilled production jobs,which often involve hazardous chemical handling andexposures, are minority women. Latinas and Asian/PacificIslanders also live in neighborhoods nearest to sites oftoxic leaks and spills from industry, resulting in “doubleexposure” to chemicals, in many cases.

Funding: $6,000

Grant Description: This was a renewal grant to organ-ize community, labor, and environmental groups aroundsafety and health issues brought on by the expansion ofthe computer and electronic industries and its pollution ofair, water, and land.

For More Information: Visit <www.commoncounsel.org/pages/foundation.html#acorn> or <www.svtc.org/about/programs.htm>.

Grantee: Center for Hispanic Policy and Advocacy,Providence, Rhode Island

Grant Title: The Rhode Island Environmental JusticeNetwork

Grant Giver: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(Region 1)

Program: Urban Environmental Initiative (1997)

Program Background: The Urban EnvironmentalInitiative (UEI) is a pilot program launched in 1995under EPA New England, to address environmental andpublic health problems in urban cities. The UEI facilitatescommunity-based environmental protection in Boston,Massachusetts; Hartford, Connecticut; and Providence,Rhode Island.

The UEI program takes an active role in listening to com-munity needs and concerns, identifying projects, and pro-viding resources to implement projects that make measur-able improvements in public health and the quality of theurban environment.

Grant Description: The Rhode Island EnvironmentalJustice Network is a coalition of numerous local grass-roots organizations including: the Center for HispanicPolicy and Advocacy, Direct Action for Rights and Equality(DARE), The Urban League of Rhode Island, the HmongUnited Association of Rhode Island, and the All SouthProvidence Union (ASPU). The Network focuses on envi-ronmental issues, especially vacant lots, which affect low-income people of color in Rhode Island’s urban areas.Major goals of the Network include enhancing communitycapacity to identify and solve local environmental prob-lems and to better understand and use available publichealth and environmental data.

The Network hosts regular coordination and planningmeetings involving community groups, sponsors educa-tional workshops, and trains community residents to mapneighborhood environmental risks. Each organizationinvolved with the Network brings its own innovative, com-munity-based approach to environmental and healthissues. The Environmental Justice Network is a greatexample of local, grassroots organizations uniting togeth-er to more effectively and accurately identify and addressenvironmental issues in their neighborhoods.

For More Information: Visit <www.epa.gov/region01/eco/uei/provid/pgrants97.html> or <www.epa.gov/region01/eco/uei/index.html>.

Grantee: Clean Water Fund

Grant Giver: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,Office of Environmental Justice

Program: Small Grants Program

Program Background: The Small Grants Program wasestablished by the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice(OEJ) in 1994. The program assists community-basedorganizations that are working on solutions to local envi-ronmental problems.

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Funding: $10,000

Grant Description: Funding was used to help farmworkers gain access to workplace safety information andtraining by bridging the language barriers between farmworkers and their employers.

The program aimed to improve communication betweenfarm workers and employers and to address the migrantfarm worker community’s high rates of pesticide expo-sure. “Train the Trainer” workshops were held to educate10 Hispanic community leaders about pesticides andworkplace safety. Intensive, one-on-one training was pro-vided to the leaders, who planned to use this informationto educate 500 migrant workers.

A daylong community forum was held with more than 80farm workers, and a Hispanic Food Festival broughttogether 400 Hispanic residents who learned about pesti-cide safety and household hazards. Educational outreachwas conducted in eight North Dakota communities, and abilingual intern was hired to speak with nearly 1,500 farmworkers about their issues.

For More Information: Visit <http://es.epa.gov/oeca/oej/success.pdf>.

Grantee: Michigan Migrant Legal Assistance Program(MMLAP)

Grant Giver: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,Office of Environmental Justice

Program: Small Grants Program

Program Background: The Small Grants Program wasestablished by OEJ in 1994. The program assists commu-nity-based organizations that are working on solutions tolocal environmental problems.

Funding: $20,000

Grant Description: The purpose of this program wasto increase the safety of farm workers and their families in30 counties in Western Michigan by providing informationon environmental and public health issues. Topics includ-ed environmental laws, pesticide labeling, ground watercontamination, and safety conditions.

An educational packet was produced and distributed tofarm workers, and bilingual camp meetings and farmworker information meetings related to health and safetywere conducted, reaching 1,500 farm workers. Trainingon the worker protection standards and pesticide safetywas also provided.

A concert for farm worker environmental justice was heldand attended by approximately 1,800 people. A mailinglist was compiled at the concert, increasing the size of thetarget audience.

For More Information: Visit <http://es.epa.gov/oeca/oej/success.pdf/>.

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Acid rain: Precipitation that has been made acidic byairborne pollutants.

Air emissions: Gas emitted into the air from industrialand chemical processes, such as ozone, carbon monox-ide, nitrogen oxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, andothers.

Air pollutant: Any substance in air that could, in highenough concentration, harm humans, other animals, vege-tation, or material. Pollutants can include almost any nat-ural or artificial composition of airborne matter. Theymight be solid particles, liquid droplets, gases, or a com-bination of these elements.

Asbestos: A mineral fiber that can pollute air or waterand cause cancer or asbestosis when inhaled. EPA hasbanned or severely restricted the use of asbestos in manu-facturing and construction.

Benchmark: A term meaning a measurement taken atthe outset of a series of measurements of the same vari-able, sometimes meaning the best or most desirable valueof the variable.

Burden of disease: A general term used in publichealth and epidemiological literature to identify the cumu-lative effect of a broad range of harmful disease conse-quences on a community, including the health, social, andeconomic costs to the individual and to society.

Byproduct: Materials other than the intended productgenerated by an industrial process.

Carcinogenic or carcinogen: Capable of causing can-cer. A suspected carcinogen is a substance that mightcause cancer in humans or animals, but for which the evi-dence is not conclusive.

Chronic disease: A disease with one or more of the fol-lowing characteristics: permanence; leaves residual dis-ability; caused by non-reversible pathological alternation;requires special training of the patient for rehabilitation;or may require a long period of supervision, observation,or care.

Climate change: This term is commonly used inter-changeably with “global warming” and “the greenhouseeffect.” Climate change refers to the buildup of man-madegases in the atmosphere that trap the sun’s heat, causingchanges in weather patterns on a global scale. The effectsinclude changes in rainfall patterns, sea level rise, poten-tial droughts, habitat loss, and heat stress. The green-house gases of most concern are carbon dioxide,methane, and nitrous oxides. If these gases in our atmos-phere double, the Earth could warm 1.5 to 4.5 degrees bythe year 2050, with changes in global precipitation havingthe greatest consequences.

Disability: Any temporary or long-term condition (physi-cal and/or mental) that results from an acute or chroniccondition that might prevent the performance of regularduties.

Environment: The sum of all external conditions affect-ing the life, development, and survival of an organism.

Environmental health: Characteristics of health thatresult from the aggregate impact of both natural and man-made surroundings, including: health effects of air pollu-tion, water pollution, noise pollution, solid waste disposal,and housing; occupational disease and injuries; and thosediseases related to unsanitary surroundings.

Environmental justice: The fair treatment of people ofall races, cultures, incomes, and educational levels withrespect to the development and enforcement of environ-

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IV. Glossary

Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety Terms

Following are definitions of terms related to environmental and occupational health and safety. They were taken andabridged from the following sources:

National Safety Council’s Environmental Glossary: <www.nsc.org/ehc/glossary.htm>.

Alaska Community Action on Toxics Definitions: <www.akaction.net/pages/glossary.html>.

Connecticut Department of Public Health Glossary: <www.state.ct.us/dph/OPPE/sha99/glossary.htm>.

mental laws, regulations, and policies. Fair treatmentimplies that no population should be forced to shoulder adisproportionate share of exposure to the negative effectsof pollution due to lack of political or economic strength.

Epidemiology: The study of the occurrence and causesof health effects in human populations. An epidemiologi-cal study often compares two groups of people who arealike except for one factor, such as exposure to a chemi-cal or the presence of a health effect. The investigators tryto determine if any factor is associated with the healtheffect.

Exposure: Reference to pollutants that come into contactwith the body and present a potential health threat. Themost common routes of exposure are through the skin,mouth, or by inhalation.

Hazardous air pollutants: Air pollutants that are notcovered by ambient air quality standards but which, asdefined in the Clean Air Act, may reasonably be expectedto cause or contribute to irreversible illness or death.Such pollutants include asbestos, beryllium, mercury, benzene, coke oven emissions, radionuclides, and vinylchloride.

Hazardous chemical: An EPA designation for any haz-ardous material capable of producing fires and explosionsor adverse health effects like cancer and dermatitis.Hazardous chemicals are distinct from hazardous waste.

Hazardous substance: 1) Any material that poses athreat to human health and/or the environment. Typicalhazardous substances are toxic, corrosive, ignitable,explosive, or chemically reactive. 2) Any substance desig-nated by EPA to be reported if a designated quantity of thesubstance is spilled in the waters of the United States or ifotherwise released into the environment.

Hazardous waste: A subset of solid waste that posessubstantial or potential threats to public health or theenvironment and meets any of the following criteria:

Specifically listed as a hazardous waste by EPA.

Exhibits one or more of the characteristics of hazardous waste (ignitibility, corrosiveness, reactivity, and/or toxicity).

Generated by the treatment of hazardous waste, or iscontained in hazardous waste.

Health: A state of physical, mental, and social well-beingand productive functioning—not merely the absence ofdisease or infirmity.

Health plan: A health maintenance organization, pre-ferred provider organization, insured plan, self-fundedplan, or other entity that covers health care services.

Hispanic ethnicity: Refers to people whose origins arefrom Spain, the Spanish-speaking countries of CentralAmerica, South America, and the Caribbean, or persons ofHispanic origin identifying themselves as Spanish,Spanish-American, Hispanic, Hispano, Latino, etc.

Incidence: The number of new cases of a specific dis-ease occurring during a certain period of time.

Indicator: A measurable factor that reflects or is highlycorrelated with either a health problem or outcome (e.g.,infant mortality or disability days) or particular character-istics of health systems service delivery (e.g., cost perpatient day, percent of area residents with a regular con-trol course of care, or time or distance from primarycare). A proxy indicator can be used to determine socialor environmental conditions, values, interests, and con-cerns.

Medicaid: A federally aided, state-operated and adminis-tered program that provides medical benefits for certainindigent or low-income persons in need of health andmedical care. The program, authorized by Title XIX of theSocial Security Act, is basically for poor persons who meetspecified eligibility criteria. Subject to broad federalguidelines, states determine the benefits covered, programeligibility, rates of payment for providers, and methods ofadministering the program.

Mental health: The capacity of an individual to formharmonious relations with his/her social and physicalenvironment and to achieve a balanced satisfaction ofhis/her own drives.

Mortality rate: Also known as “death rate,” expressesthe number of deaths in a unit of population within a pre-scribed time. May be expressed as crude death rates (e.g.,total deaths in relation to total population during a year)or as rates specified for disease and, sometimes, for age,sex, or other attributes (e.g., number of deaths from can-cer in white males in relation to the white male popula-tion during a year).

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Pollution: Any substances in water, soil, or air thatdegrade the natural quality of the environment; offend thesense of sight, taste, or smell; or cause a health hazard.The usefulness of natural resources is usually impaired bythe presence of pollution.

Preventive care: Comprehensive care emphasizingpatients’ behaviors that encourage health promotion anddisease prevention, early detection, and early treatment ofconditions, generally including routine physical examina-tions, immunization, and well-person care.

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration ofthe United States, which covers worker health and safetyregulations and programs.

Race: A population of individuals who identify themselvesfrom a common history, nationality, or geographical place.When responses in the “race” line item on vital recordsare associated with the definition of Hispanic origin, theyare re-coded to “white race,” as described in the NationalCenter for Health Statistics instruction manuals for codingvital records. Individuals identifying themselves as either“white,” “black,” or “other” race can be of any ethnicgroup.

Solid waste: As defined under the ResourceConservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), any solid, semi-solid, liquid, or contained gaseous materials discardedfrom industrial, commercial, mining, or agricultural oper-ations, and from community activities. Solid wasteincludes: garbage, construction debris, or commercialrefuse; sludge from water supply or waste treatment plantsor air pollution control facilities; and other discardedmaterials.

Toxic substance: A chemical or mixture that can causeillness, death, disease, or birth defects. The quantities andexposures necessary to cause these effects can vary widely.Many toxic substances are pollutants and contaminants inthe environment.

Underground Storage Tank (UST): A tank and anyunderground piping connected to the tank that has 10percent or more of its volume (including pipe volume)beneath the surface of the ground. USTs are designed tohold gasoline, other petroleum products, and hazardousmaterials.

Uninsured: People who lack public or private healthinsurance.

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Annual report: A voluntary report issued by a founda-tion or corporation that provides financial data anddescriptions of its grantmaking activities. Annual reportsvary in format from simple documents listing the year’sgrants to detailed publications that provide substantialinformation about the grantmaker’s programs.

Assets: The amount of capital or principal—money,stocks, bonds, real estate, or other resources—controlledby a foundation or corporate giving program. Generally,assets are invested and the resulting income is used tomake grants.

Associates program: A fee-based membership pro-gram of the Foundation Center providing toll-free tele-phone reference, photocopy and fax service, and comput-er searches of Foundation Center databases.

Beneficiary: In philanthropic terms, the donee orgrantee receiving funds from a foundation or corporategiving program is the beneficiary, although society benefitsas well.

Capital support: Funds provided for endowment pur-poses, buildings, construction, or equipment.

Challenge grant: A grant that is paid only if the doneeorganization is able to raise additional funds from othersources. Challenge grants are often used to stimulate giv-ing from other donors. See also matching grant.

Community foundation: A 501(c)(3) organization thatmakes grants for charitable purposes in a specific commu-nity or region. The funds available to a community founda-tion are usually derived from many donors and held in anendowment that is independently administered; incomeearned by the endowment is then used to make grants.Although a community foundation may be classified by theInternal Revenue Service as a private foundation, most areclassified as public charities and are thus eligible for maxi-mum tax-deductible contributions from the general public.See also 501(c)(3); public charity.

Community fund: An organized community programthat makes annual appeals to the general public for funds

that are usually not retained in an endowment but areinstead used for the ongoing operational support of localagencies. See also federated giving program.

Company-sponsored foundation (also referred to asa corporate foundation): A private foundation whoseassets are derived primarily from the contributions of afor-profit business. Although a company-sponsored foun-dation may maintain close ties with its parent company, itis an independent organization with its own endowmentand as such is subject to the same rules and regulationsas other private foundations. See also private founda-tion.

Cooperating collection: A member of the FoundationCenter’s network of libraries, community foundations, andother nonprofit agencies that provides a core collection ofCenter publications in addition to a variety of supplemen-tary materials and services in areas useful to grantseekers.

Corporate foundation: See company-sponsoredfoundation.

Cooperative venture: A joint effort among two ormore grantmakers. Cooperative venture partners mayshare funding responsibilities or contribute informationand technical resources.

Corporate giving program: A grantmaking programestablished and administered within a for-profit corpora-tion. Because corporate giving programs do not have sep-arate endowments, their annual grant totals generally aredirectly related to company profits. Corporate giving pro-grams are not subject to the same reporting requirementsas corporate foundations.

DIALOG: An online database information service madeavailable by Knight Ridder Information Services, Inc. TheFoundation Center offers two large files on foundationsand grants through DIALOG.

Distribution committee: The committee responsiblefor making grant decisions. For community foundations,the distribution committee is intended to be broadly rep-resentative of the community served by the foundation.

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Grant-Seeking Terms

Following are definitions related to grant proposals and awards, taken and abridged from The Foundation Center’sUser-Friendly Guide to Funding Research & Resources Glossary: <http://fdncenter.org/learn/ufg/ufg_gloss1.html>.

Donee: The recipient of a grant. (Also known as thegrantee or the beneficiary.)

Donor: An individual or organization that makes a grantor contribution to a donee. (Also known as the grantor.)

Employee matching grant: A contribution to a chari-table organization by an employee that is matched by asimilar contribution from his or her employer. Many cor-porations have employee matching-gift programs in high-er education that encourage their employees to give to thecollege or university of their choice.

Endowment: Funds intended to be invested in perpetuityto provide income for continued support of a nonprofitorganization.

Expenditure responsibility: In general, when a pri-vate foundation makes a grant to an organization that isnot classified by the IRS as a “public charity,” the founda-tion is required by law to provide some assurance that thefunds will be used for the intended charitable purposes.Special reports on such grants must be filed with the IRS.Most grantee organizations are public charities, and manyfoundations do not make “expenditure responsibility”grants.

Family foundation: An independent private foundationwhose funds are derived from members of a single family.Family members often serve as officers or board membersof family foundations and have a significant role in theirgrantmaking decisions. See also operating founda-tion; private foundation; public charity.

Federated giving program: A joint fundraising effortusually administered by a nonprofit “umbrella” organiza-tion that in turn distributes the contributed funds to sever-al nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chestsor funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religiousappeals, the United Negro College Fund, and joint artscouncils are examples of federated giving programs. Seealso community fund.

Field offices: Reference collections operated by theFoundation Center in Washington, DC; Atlanta; Cleveland;and San Francisco, all of which offer a wide variety ofservices and comprehensive collections of information onfoundations and grants.

501(c)(3): The section of the tax code that defines non-profit, charitable (as broadly defined), tax-exempt organi-

zations. 501(c)(3) organizations are further defined aspublic charities, private operating foundations, and pri-vate nonoperating foundations. See also operatingfoundation; private foundation; public charity.

Form 990-PF: The public record information return thatall private foundations are required by law to submitannually to the IRS.

General/operating support: A grant made to furtherthe general purpose or work of an organization, ratherthan for a specific purpose or project; also called anunrestricted grant.

General purpose foundation: An independent privatefoundation that awards grants in many different fields ofinterest. See also special purpose foundation.

Grantee financial report: A report detailing howgrant funds were used by an organization. Many corporategrantmakers require this kind of report from grantees. Afinancial report generally includes a listing of all expendi-tures from grant funds, as well as an overall organization-al financial report covering revenue and expenses, assets,and liabilities.

Grassroots fundraising: Efforts to raise money fromindividuals or groups from the local community on abroad basis. Usually an organization’s own constituents—people who live in the neighborhood served or clients ofthe agency’s services—are the sources of these funds.Grassroots fundraising activities include membershipdrives, raffles, auctions, benefits, and a range of otheractivities.

Guidelines: Procedures set forth by a funder thatgrantseekers should follow when approaching a grant-maker.

Independent foundation: A grantmaking organizationusually classified by the IRS as a private foundation.Independent foundations may also be known as familyfoundations, general purpose foundations, special pur-pose foundations, or private nonoperating foundations.The Foundation Center places independent foundationsand company-sponsored foundations in separate cate-gories; however, federal law normally classifies both asprivate, nonoperating foundations subject to the samerules and requirements. See also private foundation.

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In-kind contribution: A contribution of equipment,supplies, or other tangible resources, as distinguishedfrom a monetary grant. Some organizations may alsodonate the use of space or staff time as an in-kind contri-bution.

Matching grant: A grant that is made to match fundsprovided by another donor. See also challenge grant;employee matching gift.

Microfiche: Flat strips of microfilm. The FoundationCenter collects and makes available foundation 990-PFson microfiche mounted on aperture cards by the IRS.

Operating foundation: A 501(c)(3) organization clas-sified by the IRS as a private foundation whose primarypurpose is to conduct research, social welfare, or otherprograms determined by its governing body or establish-ment charter. An operating foundation may make grants,but the sum is generally small relative to the funds usedfor the foundation’s own programs. See also 501(c)(3).

Operating support grant: A grant to cover the regularpersonnel, administrative, and miscellaneous expenses ofan existing program or project. See also general/oper-ating support.

Orientation: An introduction to available resources andfundraising research strategies presented by FoundationCenter library staff. Supervisors at cooperating collectionsmay conduct orientation sessions as well.

Payout requirement: The minimum amount that pri-vate foundations are required to expend for charitablepurposes (including grants and, within certain limits, theadministrative cost of making grants). In general, a pri-vate foundation must meet or exceed an annual payoutrequirement of five percent of the average market value ofits total assets.

Private foundation: A nongovernmental, nonprofitorganization with funds (usually from a single source,such as an individual, family, or corporation) and pro-gram managed by its own trustees or directors. Privatefoundations are established to maintain or aid social, edu-cational, religious, or other charitable activities servingthe common welfare, primarily through the making ofgrants. See also 501(c)(3); public charity.

Program amount: Funds that are expended to supporta particular program administered internally by a founda-

tion or corporate giving program.

Program officer: A staff member of a foundation whoreviews grant proposals and processes applications forthe board of trustees. Only a small percentage of founda-tions have program officers.

Program-related investment: A loan or other invest-ment (as distinguished from a grant) made by a foundation to another organization for a projectrelated to the foundation’s philanthropic purposes andinterests.

Proposal: A written application, often accompanied bysupporting documents, submitted to a foundation or cor-porate giving program to request a grant. Most founda-tions and corporations do not use printed applicationforms but instead require written proposals; others preferpreliminary letters of inquiry prior to a formal proposal.Consult published guidelines.

Public charity: A nonprofit organization that qualifiesfor tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the IRScode. Public charities are the recipients of most founda-tion and corporate grants. Some public charities alsomake grants. See also 501(c)(3); private founda-tion.

Qualifying distributions: Expenditures of a privatefoundation made to satisfy its annual payout requirement.These can include grants, reasonable administrativeexpenses, set-asides, loans, and program-related invest-ments, as well as amounts paid to acquire assets useddirectly in carrying out tax-exempt purposes.

Query letter: A brief letter outlining an organization’sactivities and its request for funding and is sent to apotential grantmaker to determine whether it would beappropriate to submit a full grant proposal. Many grant-makers prefer to be contacted in this way before receivinga full proposal.

RFP: Request for Proposal. When the government issuesa new contract or grant program, it sends out RFPs toagencies that might be qualified to participate. The RFPlists project specifications and application procedures.Although a few foundations occasionally use RFPs in spe-cific fields, most prefer to consider proposals that are ini-tiated by applicants.

Seed money: A grant or contribution used to start a new

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project or organization. Seed grants might cover salariesand other operating expenses of a new project.

Set-asides: Funds set aside by a foundation for a specificpurpose or project that are counted as qualifying distribu-tions toward the foundation’s annual payout requirement.Amounts for the project must be paid within five years ofthe first set-aside.

Special purpose foundation: A private foundationthat focuses its grantmaking activites in one or a few areasof interest. See also general purpose foundation.

Sponsorship: Affiliation with an existing nonprofitorganization for the purpose of receiving grants.Grantseekers may either apply for federal tax-exempt sta-tus or affiliate with a nonprofit sponsor.

Tax-exempt: Refers to organizations that do not have topay taxes such as federal or state corporate tax or state

sales tax. Individuals who make donations to such organi-zations may be able to deduct these contributions fromtheir income tax.

Technical assistance: Operational or managementassistance given to nonprofit organizations. It can includefundraising assistance, budgeting and financial planning,program planning, legal advice, marketing, and other aidsto management. Assistance may be offered directly by thestaff of a foundation or corporation, or it may be providedin the form of a grant to pay for the services of an outsideconsultant. See also in-kind contributions.

Trustee: A foundation board member or officer whohelps make decisions about how grant monies are spent.Depending on whether the foundation has paid staff,trustees may take a more or less active role in running itsaffairs.

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About.com – Nonprofit ManagementInformationhttp://nonprofit.about.com/cs/managementinfo

This About.com page offers several links to resourcesfor managing a nonprofit.

The Foundation Centerwww.fdncenter.org

The Foundation Center’s mission is to support andimprove institutional philanthropy by promoting pub-lic understanding of the field and helping grant seek-ers succeed.

Institute for Nonprofit OrganizationManagement (INOM) www.inom.org

INOM, based at the University of San Francisco, offersinformation in several categories related to nonprofit management, including: education pro-grams, research, conference and community pro-grams, and publications. INOM also offers a comprehensive list of nonprofit resources on theWeb.

Internet Nonprofit Resource Center (INRC)www.nonprofit-info.org/npofaq

The INRC Web site provides links to articles and sitesfor fund development, board organization, manage-ment sites, and other areas.

Board Source (Formerly the National Centerfor Nonprofit Boards)www.boardsource.org/main.htm

Provides practical information, tools and best prac-tices, training, and leadership development for boardmembers of nonprofit organizations worldwide.

The National Network for Collaboration(NNCO)http://crs.uvm.edu/nnco

NNCO, based at the University of Vermont, seeks toexpand the knowledge base and skill level ofCooperative Extension System educators, agency andorganizational partners, youth, and citizens by estab-lishing a network that fosters collaboration and leadsto citizen problem-solving to improve the lives ofchildren, youth, and families. The Web site offers,tools, resources, and links, as well as an online ver-sion of its training program manual, “Collaboration:The Power of WE the People.”

National Network of Grantmakers CommonGrant Application (CGA) Formwww.nng.org/html/resources/cga_table.htm

The CGA form is a labor-saving device for groupsseeking grants for social and economic justice work.Check the funder’s guidelines on the Web to deter-mine if the CGA is appropriate for your program.

United Waywww.unitedway-portage.org/links/nonprof.htm

This local United Way branch in Portage County,Ohio, provides a comprehensive list of onlineresources for forming and managing a nonprofit.

The following lists were compiled throughout 2001 and may not be up-to-date. Please check the Web sites or other con-tact information listed with each resource.

V. What’s Out There? Resources forCommunity-Based Organizations

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Environmental Health and Occupational Health and Safety Resources

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Community-based ParticipatoryResearch in EnvironmentalHealth: Aims to implement cul-turally relevant prevention/inter-vention activities in economicallydisadvantaged and/or under-served populations adverselyimpacted by an environmentalcontaminant.

Advanced Research Cooperationin Environmental Health(ARCH): The ARCH grant is amechanism for support of abroadly based research programinvolving investigators fromHispanic Serving Institutions(HSIs). Facilitates sharing ofknowledge and commonresources.

Environmental Justice:Partnerships to address ethicalchallenges in environmentalhealth.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Project Period: Up to 5 years

Funding: $300,000 per year

Frederick L.Tyson, Ph.D.Scientific ProgramAdministrator Phone: 919/541-0176Email: tyson2@niehs.nih.gov

Frederick L.Tyson, Ph.D.Scientific ProgramAdministratorPhone: 919/541-0176Email: tyson2@niehs.nih.gov

Shobha Srinivasan, Ph.D.Scientific ProgramAdministrator Division of ExtramuralResearch and Training National Institute ofEnvironmental HealthSciences Phone: 919/541-2506 Fax: 919/316-4606 Email: sriniva2@niehs.nih.gov

General information can befound at: www.niehs.nih.gov/dert/programs/translat/cbpr/cbpr.htm

Specific information regardingthis initiative can be found at:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-01-003.html

General information can befound at:www.niehs.nih.gov/dert/programs/translat/arch/arch.htm

Environmental Health SciencesK-12 Education: Addresses eth-nic differences of the studentpopulations, which shouldenhance the appeal of these pro-grams for minority students andincrease the interest of minoritiesin environmental health sciences.www.niehs.nih.gov/dert/programs/translat/k12/k12educa.htm

National Institute ofEnvironmental HealthSciences

National Institute ofEnvironmental HealthSciences

National Institute ofEnvironmental HealthSciences and NationalHuman GenomeResearch Institute

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The National Alliancefor Hispanic Health

The Office ofMinority HealthResource Center(OMHRC)

Action forum for Hispanic healththat supports health and humanservice providers and insuresaccountability and advocacy onbehalf of Hispanics. Relevantprojects include:

Project Heal: ImplementsHispanic health needs assessment.

Project ALFA: Educates Hispaniccommunities about indoor airpollutants and prevents exposureto other toxics.

Policy Centers: Establishes policyand research centers in community-based organizations.

Health Disparities Grants InMinority Health: Aims to reducehealth disparities in racial andethnic populations through localpilot and small-scale projects thataddress a demonstrated healthproblem or health-related issue.

Yes

Yes

1501 16th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202/387-5000 Web site: www.hispanichealth.org

Web site: www.omhrc.gov/OMH/WhatsNew/2pgwhatsnew/fedregisters/fr03202001.htm

Main Website:www.omhrc.gov

Available resources include:Bulletin boards, educationalmaterials, fact sheets, hotlines,newsletters, policy analyses, pressreleases, publications, andreports.

Links are provided to a wealth ofinformation on issues, activities,and target audiences relating tothese topics.

National Coalition of HispanicHealth & Human ServicesOrganizations:www.cehn.org/cehn/resourceguide/nchhhso.html

Information resources on minorityhealth include databases (funding,media, research, data, and listingsof volunteer resource persons) aswell as scientific reports, journalsand documents. OMH RC servic-es are free and can be obtained bycalling 800/444-6472, or emailinginfo@omhrc.gov.

Project Heal: Involves implementation of acommunity-based data collection, includingenvironmental data centers.

Project ALFA: Involves community out-reach and materials development, and oper-ates EPA’s national Spanish-language hotline.

Policy Centers: Create relationshipsbetween community groups and university-based researchers to monitor and assess dataon health and well being of Hispanic ado-lescents. Includes a number of environmen-tal health elements.

The program demonstrates the merit ofusing local organizations to develop, imple-ment, and conduct pilot or small-scalecommunity-based projects that address awide range of health problems and issuesrelated to health disparities in local minori-ty communities.

Eligible Applicants: To qualify for funding,applicants must be private, nonprofit, minor-ity, or public community-based organizationsthat address health and human services.

Funding for FY 2001: About $1 million

Number of Grants: 20 to 30

Total project period: 1 or 2 years

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W.K. KelloggFoundation

National Center forChronic DiseasePrevention and HealthPromotion

Health programming: Aims toimprove the health of peoplethrough increased access to inte-grated, comprehensive health-caresystems.

Major Initiative: CommunityVoices: Health Care for theUnderserved—Focuses onstrengthening access to healthpromotion, disease prevention,and primary health care.

Reach 2010: Eliminate disparitiesin health status by racial and eth-nic minority populations in thefollowing six priority areas:· Cardiovascular Diseases · Diabetes · HIV Infection/AIDS· Child and adult immuniza-

tions

Yes

Yes

Send pre-proposal letters to:Supervisor of ProposalProcessing W.K. Kellogg FoundationOne Michigan Ave EastBattle Creek, MI 49017-4058Web site:www.wkkf.org/Grants/

Email:ccdinfo@cdc.govWeb site:www.cdc.gov/reach2010/

Information on approaching theFoundation for a grant can befound at: www.wkkf.org/Grants/Default.asp

Support: A broad range of appropriatelytrained personnel staff the programs.

REACH 2010 is a two-phased, five-yeardemonstration project to support communi-ty coalitions in the design, implementation,and evaluation of unique community-drivenstrategies to eliminate health disparities.

Grantees will use local data to develop aCommunity Action Plan (CAP) to guidethe coalition through the implementationand evaluation period. CAPs target one ormore specific racial or ethnic minority com-munity groups.

Program budget for fiscal year 1999: $9.4million in awards to 32 grantees. Programbudget for fiscal year 2000: $30 million inawards to 42 grantees.

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Centers for DiseaseControl andPrevention Agency forToxic Substances andDisease Registry(ATSDR)

Centers for DiseaseControl andPrevention

1. Provides funding for theCenter for Agricultural Diseaseand Injury Research, Education,and Prevention-University ofCalifornia, Medical School.

2. Supported three grassrootsFarmworker Stream Forums viaagreement with the HealthResources and ServicesAdministration’s Office ofMinority Health

3. ATSDR Ombudsman: neutralresource service for all partiesconcerned with environmentalhealth disputes involvingATSDR. Available in Spanish

Grants and funding forEnvironmental Health andOccupational Safety and Healthprograms.

Yes

Yes

Wilma G. Johnson Deputy Associate Directorfor Minority Health Phone: 404/639-7210 Email: wgj1@cdc.gov

Ronnie Wilson Ombudsman ATSDR 1600 Clifton Road, E-28 Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 Phone: 404/498-0004 Fax: 404/498-0083Email: RWilson2@cdc.gov

Ombudsman Web site:www.atsdr.cdc.gov/COM/omweb.html

Web site:www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/grantmain.htm

Applications for funding areavailable at: www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/forminfo.htm

1. Study investigates how to bridge lan-guage, cultural, and educational barriersthat impede the delivery of safety trainingand hazard awareness information to agri-cultural workers and their employers.Focuses on pesticide safety and hazardawareness. Activities include:· Train-the-trainer workshop conducted

in San Luis Obispo, Merced, and Napacounties.

· Pesticide safety training workshop. · Two courses, using English as a Second

Language to teach non-English speakingpesticide handlers how to read pesticidelabels.

2. Forums provide front-line migrant healthcenter staff and advocates an opportunity tonetwork, access new information, and sharestrategies to deliver care to underservedfarmworker populations.

3. The ATSDR Ombudsman’s services areindependent and open to all parties—pri-vate citizens, citizen advocacy groups, cor-porations, federal, state and local govern-ment entities. Eligible participants must:· Have environmental health concerns

involving ATSDR.· Believe that they are not being heard.· Have exhausted all other resources.

Find funding announcements in the areasof occupational safety and health CDC(NIOSH) and environmental health CDC(NCEH) and ATSDR at the Center’s Website.

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Centers for DiseaseControl andPrevention

Centers for DiseaseControl andPrevention

Centers for DiseaseControl andPrevention—NationalInstitute forOccupational Safetyand Health

The CaliforniaWellness Foundation

Cooperative Agreement Program:“Surveillance for AsthmaIncidence.” This programaddresses the focus areas ofmaternal, infant, and childhealth, and respiratory diseases.

A new program intended to stim-ulate investigator-initiated partici-patory research on community-based approaches to prevention.Specifically, the program seeks tosupport multidisciplinary, multi-level, participatory research thatwill enhance the capacity of com-munities and population groupsto address health promotion andthe prevention of disease, disabili-ty, and injury.

NIOSH is the federal agencyresponsible for conductingresearch and making recommen-dations for the prevention ofwork-related disease and injury.

Environmental Health Grants:Support and strengthen organiza-tions working to alleviate the dis-proportionate health costs ofenvironmental hazards for chil-dren and low-income communi-ties of color.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Web site: www.cdc.gov

Details are available on theFederal Register Web site at:http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=f

www.cdc.gov/spanish/niosh

Director of GrantsAdministration The California WellnessFoundation6320 Canoga AvenueSuite 1700Woodland Hills, CA 91367Web site: www.tcwf.org/about/about.htmPhone: 818/593-6600Fax: 818/593-6614Email: tcwf@tcwf.org

Applicant qualifications are listedon the Web site.

Other grants: Asthma InterventionFunding: 5 to 10 awards,$125,000 each.

How to Apply: Write a one- totwo-page letter of interest thatdescribes the organization’s mis-sion and activities, region andpopulation(s) served, how thefunds will be used, and totalfunds requested.

Specific info on EnvironmentalHealth Grants can be found at:www.tcwf.org/enviornmental_health/environmental_health.htm

Funding: Two grants, approximately$200,000 each.

Funding Period: 12-month budget period.

Approximately $13 million is available in2002 to fund roughly 30 awards, beginningon or about Sept. 30, 2002.

NIOSH has a Spanish language Web site.

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizationsand government agencies.

Funding: Average of $40 million in grantseach year.

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LASPAU: Academicand ProfessionalPrograms for theAmericas

Jessie Smith NoyesFoundation

Common CounselFoundation

A nonprofit organization affiliat-ed with Harvard University thatdesigns, develops, and imple-ments academic and professionalexchange programs on behalf ofindividuals and institutions in theUnited States, Canada, LatinAmerica, and the Caribbean.

The Web site is available inSpanish.

The foundation makes grants pri-marily in the areas of environ-ment and reproductive rights.

Program Components:· Toxics· Sustainable agriculture· Sustainable communities· Reproductive rights· Metro New York environment

Acorn Foundation: Providesgrants to grassroots organizationsfor environmental justice, particu-larly in low-income and indige-nous communities, and grants toprevent or remedy toxic pollution.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

LASPAU: Academic andProfessional Programs forthe Americas25 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138-6095 Phone: 617/495-5255Fax: 617/495-8990 Email: laspau@harvard.edu

Jessie Smith NoyesFoundation6 East 39th Street, 12thFloorNew York, NY 10016-0112Phone: 212/684-6577 Fax: 212/689-6549Email: noyes@noyes.orgWeb site: www.noyes.org/

Contacts:Millie Buchanan (Toxics) Victor De Luca (Sustainablecommunities) Wilma Montañez(Reproductive rights) Kolu Zigbi (Sustainableagriculture, MetropolitanNew York environment)

Common Counsel Foundation 1221 Preservation ParkWay, #101 Oakland, CA 94612-1206 Phone: 510/834-2995 Fax: 510/834-2998 Email: ccounsel@igc.org Web site: www.commoncounsel.org/

Information on applying for agrant is available at: www.noyes.org/admin/applying.html

The Foundation accepts thecommon grant application formof the National Network ofGrantmakers.

Application guidelines are avail-able at:www.commoncounsel.org/pages/application.html

Grants: OAS Ecology Initiatives andFulbright Faculty Development Programs.

Locations: Visit the following Web site fora list of countries: www.laspau.org/grant-LASPAU.htm

Send a letter of inquiry, no more than threepages.

Letters are reviewed on a continuous basis.

Funding: $5,000 to $10,000.

Proposal Deadlines: January 15 and June15 for spring and fall grantmaking meet-ings. Decisions usually take place at least sixmonths from date of submittal.

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National SafetyCouncil (NSC)

The Sierra ClubFoundation

The RockefellerFoundation

Occupational Safety and HealthProducts

Sierra Club’s NationalEnvironmental Justice GrassrootsOrganizing Project: Providesgrassroots organizing assistance,activist orientation, and supportto low-income people and com-munities of color fighting pollut-ing corporations that threatentheir health.

Working Communities Program:Transform poor urban neighbor-hoods into safe, healthy, andeffective neighborhoods.

Yes

Yes

Visit www.nsc.org/product/osh/sworks.cfm for a list ofSafetyworks topics.

To order online, visit http://secure.nsc.org/onlinecart/choosecategory.cfm?id=45

Web site: www.sierraclub.org/foundation/programs/environmental.asp

The Rockefeller Foundation 420 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10018-2702Phone: 212/869-8500Fax: 212/852-8439 Web site: www.rockfound.org/display.asp?context=3&SectionTypeID=19

A Safer Site: Includes links toWeb sites focusing on children’shealth and provides informationon hazards such as lead poison-ing. www.nsc.org/mem/youth/11_top.htm Environmental Health Center:Provides information and linksregarding environmental healthrisks for children and profession-als (i.e., hazardous chemicals,radioactive waste, etc.).www.nsc.org/ehc.htm

Example of Funded Program:Hispanics in Philanthropy$750,000

To support the funders’ collabo-rative for the strong Latino com-munities’ initiative to build orga-nizational capacity among, and abroader funding base for, Latinononprofit organizations in theUnited States.

NSC Safetyworks is a packaged trainingsystem to help companies develop, imple-ment, and evaluate a comprehensive safetyor ergonomics program.

The kit includes:VideosPublications available in Spanish: · Admin Guide· OSHA compliance guide· Employee handouts cost: $450/$499

Training: Technical and professional fromSierra Club volunteers and staff.

Skills gained: Empowerment skills toaddress quality of life issues.

Funding: Low, $421; high, $2.5 million.

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Common CounselFoundation

Pan American HealthOrganization (PAHO)

An international pub-lic health agency withmore than 90 years ofexperience working toimprove health andliving standards of thecountries of theAmericas.

Coalition for HealthierCities andCommunities

Abelard Foundation West:Committed to expanding com-munity control over economic,social, and environmental deci-sions affecting a community.

The Division of Health andEnvironment programs include:Basic Sanitation, EnvironmentalQuality, and Pan AmericanCenter for Sanitary Engineeringand Environmental Sciences.

Promotes and implements techni-cal cooperation activities todiminish the inequities related toexposure to environmental risks.

Campaign for 100 Percent Accessand Zero Health Disparities: Thecampaign’s vision is for everyoneliving in America to gain access,regularly use, and be satisfiedwith comprehensive, high-qualityprimary health services.

Yes

Yes

Yes Common CounselFoundation1221 Preservation ParkWay, #101Oakland, CA 94612-1206Phone: 510/834-2995 Fax: 510/834-2998 Email: ccounsel@igc.org Web site: www.commoncounsel.org/

Web site: www.paho.org/

Pan American HealthOrganizationPan American SanitaryBureauRegional Office of theWorld Health Organization525 23rd Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20037Phone: 202/974-3000Fax: 202/974-3663

Monte Roulier Phone: 303/322-3158Email: roulier@bwn.net

Myra Gueco Phone: 312/422-2604Fax: 312/422-4566Email: mgueco@aha.org

Web site: www.healthycommunities.org

Application guidelines are avail-able at:www.commoncounsel.org/pages/application.html

Funding: $6,000 to $12,000.

Proposal deadlines: January 15 and June 15for spring and fall grantmaking meetings.Decisions usually take place at least sixmonths from date of submittal.

Web site links to many resources, includingcommunity list serves, videos, and docu-ments (reports, fact sheets, etc.) relating to: · Air pollution · Chemical safety · Drinking water and sanitation · Environmental health · Ozone · Pesticides · Solid waste management

All documents are available in Spanish.

Support: CHCC’s State Network and proj-ect staff will:

1. Create links and access to existing stateand national resources via the Web andtelephone assistance.

2. Play a convening role to identify interest-ed catalysts, disseminate resources, anddevelop ideas for taking action.

3. Coach and advise new and existing localpartnerships/coalitions committed to 100/0through telephone technical assistance (andin some cases “on site” assistance).

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Californians forPesticide Reform

Environmental HealthCoalition

Peace DevelopmentFund

A nonprofit organization provid-ing technical and organizationalassistance to populations adverse-ly affected by toxic chemicals,specifically in the San Diego/Tijuana area.

Toxic-Free NeighborhoodCampaign: Provides education toat-risk families and assists parentsin getting their children tested forlead poisoning.

“Healthy Commnunities: AMessage to America.” Designedto introduce diverse groups allacross the country to what“healthy communities” means.

Public foundation makes grantsto organizations and projects thatstrive to achieve peaceful, just,and interdependent relationshipsamong people and nations.

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Environmental HealthCoalition1717 Kettner Blvd., Suite 100San Diego, CA 92101Phone: 619/235-0281Fax: 619/232-3670Email: ehc@environmentalhealth.orgWeb site: www.environmentalhealth.org/overview.html

Community Initiatives, Inc.2119 Mapleton AvenueBoulder, CO 80304Phone: 303/444-3366Fax: 303/444-1001Email: info@communityinitiatives.comWeb site: www.communityinitiatives.com/home.html#

Peace Development Fund44 North Prospect StreetP.O. Box 1280Amherst, MA 01004-1280Phone: 413/256-8306, ext.236 or 227 Email: pdf@peacefund.orgWeb site:www.peacefund.org

Other relevant links found at:www.environmentalhealth.org/links.html

Facilitating Community Change:A guide to designing, organizing,and implementing communitypartnerships that generate posi-tive outcomes. It includesresources and approaches basedon lessons emerging from the“communities movement.”

Who Can Use This Guide:Community trainers, facilitators,project coordinators, and otherkey community catalysts.

Order Form: www.communityinitiatives.com/order.html

Educational Materials: Publications,newsletters, and information on the Website are available in Spanish.

Resources include articles and presentationson healthy communities.

Cost: $10 plus $4.95 shipping.

How to Order: Call 800/242-2626, or faxyour request to 312/422-4506. Include ref-erence code 070801.

Order online at www.ahaonlinestore.com

Provides grants, training, and otherresources in partnership with communities,organizations, trainers, and donors with ashared vision for change.

Average grant: $7,000.

Eligible applicants: Projects, organizations,and national and international networksbased in the United States and its territories.

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Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

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The William and FloraHewlett Foundation

The PrudentialFoundation

The NeighborhoodFunders Group

MacArthurFoundation

Seeks out and supports organiza-tions throughout the West thateffectively promote change to sus-tainable environmental policies.

Ready to Live Program: Supportsnonprofit community health andsafety efforts including initiativesthat build healthy families, andcommunity-based health care andhuman services for economicallydisadvantaged populations.

National network of grantmakersworking to expand support fororganizations that help low-income people improve theircommunities.

Program on Human andCommunity Development thatsupports development of healthyindividuals and effective commu-nities.

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Paul Brest, President2121 Sand Hill RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025Phone: 650/234-4500Fax: 650/234-4501Email: info@hewlett.orgWeb site: www.hewlett.org

The Prudential Foundation751 Broad Street, 15th FloorNewark, NJ 07102-3777Phone: 973/802-4791Email: community.resources@prudential.com Web site: www.prudential.com/community

Spence LimbockerExecutive Director NFGOne Dupont Circle, N.W.Suite 700Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202/833-4690Fax: 202/833-4694Email: nfg@nfg.orgWeb site: www.nfg.org

The John D. and CatherineT. MacArthur FoundationOffice of GrantsManagement140 S. Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60603-5285Phone: 312/726-8000Fax: 312/920-6258Email: 4answers@macfound.orgWeb site: www.macfdn.org/Phone: 800/591-9663.

Initial Contact: Write a letter of inquiryaddressed to the president containing abrief statement of the need for funds.

Funding: $50,000 to $200,000.

Grants: Emphasize direct-service ratherthan policy-oriented grants.

Locations: The Foundation has geographicpriorities (see their Web site for a list ofcities).

Program focus areas: · Access to economic opportunity · Building community capacity · Child and youth development · Mental health · Florida philanthropy · Program strategy

The program looks for collaborative workthat incorporates a variety of voices andperspectives, especially of those most affect-ed by poverty and discrimination.

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DescriptionEducationalResourcesAvailable?

FundingAvailable?

Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

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SBC Foundation

W. Alton JonesFoundation

The AMR/AmericanAirlines Foundation

The GrantsmanshipCenter Web Site

Addresses local needs in the areasof education, community eco-nomic development, health andhuman services, and arts and cul-tural outreach.

Sustainable World Program:Supports efforts to ensure thathuman activities do not erode theearth’s capacity to support livingorganisms.

Works to meet the needs of non-profit health and welfare organi-zations in the communities thatAmerican Airlines serves.

This resource is designed to helpnonprofit organizations and gov-ernment agencies write bettergrant proposals and develop bet-ter programs.

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Web site: www.sbc.com/community/sbc_foundation/0,5931,7,00.html

Addresses for local chapterscan be found on the grantapplication.

Web site: www.amrcorp.com/facts/amr_foundation.htm

Web site: www.tgcigrantproposals.com/minorities.htmOrder form: www.tgcigrantproposals.com/cds/cd_order.htm

Grant applications (in Word andPDF formats) are available at:www.sbc.com/community/sbc_foundation/grant_guidelines_and_application/0,5931,28,00.html

The W. Alton Jones Foundationis in the process of restructuring.The endowment will be distrib-uted among three new charitableorganizations headed by mem-bers of the Jones family. Thesenew organizations are still underdevelopment and will not be in aposition to review new grantapplications for some time.

Support: Combination of extensive localpresence, employee volunteers, and finan-cial resources.

Funding focus areas include:1. Maintaining biological diversity.2. Creating economic incentives and poli-cies for sound environmental management.3. Developing energy resources that protectthe climate.4. Avoiding contamination that undermineschildren’s health.

Funds are set aside to support grassrootsefforts of organizations working from localto statewide levels.

Support: Air transportation as well as cash.

Locations: Preference given to Dallas/FortWorth, Chicago, Miami, and San Juan.

Product: CD-ROM containing 12 top-ranked proposals.

Cost: $99.

Custom-made CDs also can be purchased.

Cost: $29 for one proposal, $20 for eachadditional proposal.

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The Aspen Institute Roundtable onComprehensiveCommunity Initiatives

The FoundationCenter

U.S. Institute forEnvironmentalConflict Resolution

Earth Island Institute:The Brower YouthAwards

Small Grants Program: Advancesthe ability to measure key com-munity-level aspects of social cap-ital and community capacity.Deepens the understanding ofwhat these elements contribute tobuilding healthy communitiesand producing better outcomesfor children and families.

Use this comprehensive Web site’ssearch engine (SearchZone) tosearch for grants by keyword andby organization (private founda-tions, corporate grantmakers,public charities, communityfoundations, nonprofit organiza-tions, and government resources).

Any federal agency, or any personor organization involved in anenvironmental conflict with afederal agency can call upon theInstitute for assistance with envi-ronmental, natural resources, orpublic lands issues.

Environmental Award for YouthLeadership: The prizes highlightprojects ranging from campusorganizing to habitat restoration toneighborhood cleanup of toxics.

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Yes

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Yes

Email: dianac@aspenroundtable.orgWeb site: www.aspenroundtable.org/proposals/proposal.htm

The Foundation Center 79 Fifth Avenue/16th StreetNew York, NY 10003Phone: 212/620-4230 or800/424-9836Fax: 212/807-3677Web site:www.fdncenter.org/

U.S. Institute for Environ-mental Conflict Resolution110 S. Church AvenueSuite 3350Tucson, AZ 85701Phone: 520/670-5299Fax: 520/670-5530Email: usiecr@ecr.govWeb site: www.ecr.gov/

Earth Island Institute300 Broadway, Suite 28 San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone: 415/788-3666 Ext. 144Fax: 415/788-7324 Email: bya@earthisland.orgWeb site: www.earthisland.org/project/viewProject.cfm?subSiteID=40

For proposal guidelines and moreinformation, visit the Web site.

The application for this award isavailable in PDF format at:www.earthisland.org/bya/BYA_2001App.pdf

Funding: 6 to 10 awards of $50,000 eachand 1 to 3 awards of $100,000.

SearchZone: http://fdncenter.org/searchzone/

Support: Services range from preliminaryconsultations to convening and conflictassessment, process design and guidance,large group facilitation, assisted negotiationand mediation, and dispute system designand evaluation.

Award: $3,000 annually to six environmen-tal heroes.

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DescriptionEducationalResourcesAvailable?

FundingAvailable?

Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

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Corning Foundation

Turner Foundation

EnvironmentalSupport Center (ESC)

The Henry J. KaiserFamily Foundation

Develops and administers proj-ects in support of educational,cultural, community, and selectednational organizations.

The Foundation is committed toprotecting water, air, and land.The Foundation makes grants inthe areas of the environment andpopulation.

Provides training and subsidies tolocal, state, and regional organiza-tions working on environmentalissues.

Minority Health Activities:Focuses on efforts to reduce racialand ethnic disparities in healthcare access.

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Yes

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Kristin A. SwainCorning IncorporatedFoundationMP-LB-02Corning, NY 14831Web site: www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp

Send Grant Request to:Program DepartmentTurner Foundation, Inc.One CNN Center Suite 1090 - South TowerAtlanta, GA 30303Phone: 404/681-9900Fax: 404/681-0172Email: turnerfi@turnerfoundation.orgWeb site: www.turnerfoundation.org

1500 Massachusetts Ave.,NW Suite 25Washington, DC 20005Phone: 202/331-9700Fax: 202/331-8592Email: general@envsc.orgWeb site: www.envsc.org/

2400 Sand Hill RoadMenlo Park, CA 94025Phone: 650/854-9400Fax: 650/854-4800Web site: www.kff.org/sections.cgi?section=minority

Grant guidelines and instructionson how to apply can be found at:www.corning.com/inside_corning/foundation.asp

How to Apply: Visit www.turnerfoundation.org/apply/ay.asp

Grant cover sheets are at:www.turnerfoundation.org/grants/hg.asp

Applications for ESC programscan be found at www.envsc.org/es02000.htm

Funding: 225 grants totaling $2.25 millionper year.

Deadlines: Proposals are considered fourtimes per year: December 15, March 15,June 15, and September 15.

Programs: Training and organizational assis-tance, leadership and enhanced assistance,technology resources, workplace solicita-tion, environmental loan fund, and stateenvironmental leadership.

Funding: See Web site for funding informa-tion for each program.

Resources: Policy research and analysis, mediaand public education activities, and leader-ship and skills development programs for dis-advantaged youth, through the BarbaraJordan debates and scholars programs.

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Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

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National Institutes ofHealth

Center for ReducingAsthma Disparities(National Heart,Lung, and BloodInstitute, NHLBI)

The EducationalFoundation ofAmerica (EFA)

Provides grants to address healthdisparities.

This program promotes a part-nership between a minority-serv-ing institution (MSI) and aresearch-intensive institution(RII) to conduct research on asth-ma disparities among ethnicgroups in the United States.

MSIs are graduate or medicalschools with more than 50 per-cent enrollment of minority stu-dents, or medical centers thatserve a significant proportion ofpatients of minority groups. RIIsare universities, medical schools,or medical centers with docu-mented accomplishments inresearch.

Makes grants for specific projects.Areas of interest include the envi-ronment, education, and humanservices.

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Web site: http://healthdisparities.nih.gov/index.htmlSpanish Web site:salud.nih.gov/View funding opportunitiesat: healthdisparities.nih.gov/funding.html

Virginia Taggart, M.P.H.Division of Lung DiseasesNational Heart, Lung, andBlood InstituteRockledge 2, Suite 10018MSC 7952Bethesda, MD 20892-7952Phone: 301/435-0202Fax: 301/480-3557Email: taggartv@nih.govWeb site:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-02-006.html

Diane M. Allison, ExecutiveDirectorThe EducationalFoundation of America35 Church LaneWestport, CT 06880-3515Phone: 203/226-6498Email: efa@efaw.orgWeb site: www.efaw.org/

Areas for funding:· Infant mortality · Cancer screening and management · Cardiovascular disease · Diabetes· Immunizations

The total project period cannot exceed fiveyears. This is a one-time solicitation with asingle deadline for receipt of applications.

Previous letters of intent (LOIs) have beendue in February with an application dead-line of March.

NHLBI intends to commit $3.6 million peryear to fund two or three centers (four or sixseparate grant awards). The maximum totalis $1.2 million per center per year.

First step: Send letter of inquiry. Letters arerestricted to a maximum of two pages,printed back to back on one sheet ofunbleached, recycled paper. From 1996 to1998, 364 grants were given, totaling $22.6million.

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DescriptionEducationalResourcesAvailable?

FundingAvailable?

Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

Resources

Verizon Foundation

U.S. Department ofHealth and HumanServices

Shell Foundation

eGrants for dialup Internet accessor high-speed Internet accessfrom ISP (Internet ServiceProvider) of your choice.

“Micro-Grant” Pilot Program:Grants to community organiza-tions for activities that supportthe goals of Healthy People 2010,the nation’s public health agendafor the next decade.

The Sustainable CommunitiesProgramme: Supports projectsthat strengthen vulnerable communities and groups to manage their own futures, adaptto economic and social change,and benefit from economicopportunities.

Yes

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To request an applicationform: Phone: 800/360-7955, option 5Fax: 212/398-4362Email: verizon.foundation@verizon.com

Apply for an eGrant athttp://foundation.verizon.com/egrants.html

Web site: www.health.gov/healthypeople/implementation/community/default.htm

The SustainableCommunities ProgrammeShell FoundationShell CentreLondon SE1 7NA, UKPhone: +44(0)207934 2727Email: info@shellfoundation.orgWeb site: www.shellfoundation.org/scp/scp_main.html

healthfinder® español, a Spanish-language Web site that helps con-sumers track down reliableanswers to their health-relatedquestions quickly and easily onthe Internet. The site is availableat www.healthfinder.gov/espanol

Award: eGrants in the amount of $240 aretargeted to nonprofit organizations withannual budgets under $500,000.

Nonprofits that currently have Internetaccess are ineligible.

Award: Grants worth up to $2,010 to pro-mote health education, quality care, accessto care, and other national health goals.

The application for funding is open tocommunity-based and non-governmentalorganizations active in countries whereShell companies operate. In general, fund-ing requests are in the range of $60,000 to$120,000 per year per project for one tothree years. The smallest funding requestthat will be considered is $75,000 in total.

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Soros AdvocacyFellowship forPhysicians

Citigroup Foundation

Designed to enable physicians todevelop or strengthen advocacyskills through collaboration withU.S.-based advocacy organiza-tions during a 12 to 24 monthfellowship period. Participatingphysicians will design and imple-ment projects that address healthand service delivery, or othersocial issues such as environmen-tal hazards and education.

Grants are made to reinforcecommunity-led efforts to revital-ize low-income neighborhoods inCitigroup communities world-wide. The Foundation seeks tosupport environmentally sustain-able growth of local economies.

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Claudia Calhoon, MPHProgram OfficerMedicine as a ProfessionOpen Society Institute400 West 59th StreetNew York, NY 10019Phone: 212/548-0343 Fax: 212/548-4602 Email: ccalhoon@sorosny.orgWebsite:www.soros.org/medicine

Charles V. RaymondPresidentCitigroup Foundation850 Third Avenue, 13th FloorNew York, NY 10022Phone: 212/559-9163Email: citigroupfoundation@citi.com

The program selects up to 10 fellows a yearfor fellowship periods of 12 to 24 months,with a minimum 50 percent time commit-ment. Awards range from $40,000 to$80,000 in salary support.

Applicants must apply for the fellowshipwith the commitment of an advocacyorganization that is prepared to house,mentor, and support them throughout thefellowship period. A list of advocacy organi-zations that have expressed interest partici-pating in the fellowship is available at theWeb site: www.soros.org/medicine.

Cycle VIIProposals Due: January 14, 2003Finalists Interviewed: March 2003Fellowships Announced: April 2003Funding to Begin: June 2003

Previous cycles have had January and Junedeadlines.

The Citigroup Foundation prefers to solicitproposals from prospective grantees withdemonstrated successes in the areas theyfund. Unsolicited proposals will be accept-ed, but a favorable decision is less likely.

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FundingAvailable?

Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

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The AbbottLaboratories Fund

Leadership for aChanging World

Robert Wood JohnsonCommunity HealthLeadership Program(CHLP)

The Fund is designed to providesupport through cash grants toUnited States-based recipientswho operate in the areas of healthand welfare, education, culture,art, civic and public policy.

Each year, Leadership for aChanging World recognizes 20outstanding leaders and leader-ship groups. These outstandingleaders and leadership groupswork in such areas as economicand community development andthe environment.

Each year, CHLP honors 10 out-standing individuals who over-come daunting odds to expandaccess to health care and socialservices to underserved and isolat-ed populations in communitiesacross the United States.

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Abbott Laboratories FundDept. 379, Bldg. AP6D-2100 Abbott Park RoadAbbott Park, IL 60064-6048Web site: abbott.com/community/lab_fund.html#facts

Leadership for a ChangingWorldAdvocacy Institute1629 K St., NW, Suite 200Washington, DC 20006-1629Phone: 202/777-7560Fax: 202/777-7577E-mail: info@leadershipforchange.orgWeb site: leadershipforchange.org/program/

The Robert Wood JohnsonCommunity Health Leader-ship Program (CHLP)30 Winter StreetSuite 920Boston, MA 02108Phone: 617/426-9772Fax: 617/654-9922E-mail: Info@communityhealthleaders.orgWeb site: www.communityhealthleaders.org/index1.cfm

Learn how to nominate a leaderat www.communityhealthleaders.org/nom.cfm

In 2000, the Fund distributed more than4,700 grants, totaling over $10.7 million.The largest portion of these grants went tosupport health and welfare agencies, withpriority given to those agencies that serveAbbott communities.

Awardees will receive $100,000 over 2 yearsto support their program work and$30,000 for additional learning activitiesthat will advance their efforts. The fundswill be made available to the awardees’ non-profit charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status or their fiscal agents.

Leaders must be nominated. The nominatoris responsible for submitting the nomina-tion packet and must be available for fol-low-up inquiries by the selection committee.

Previous nominations have been due inearly January. Check website for currentdeadlines.

Each individual is awarded $95,000-$100,000 for program support and $5,000as a personal stipend.

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Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

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The Pew CharitableTrusts

Weingart Foundation

American Academy ofPediatrics

The IttlesonFoundation

Findit.org: TheNonprofit OnlineResource

The health and human servicesprogram is designed to promotethe health and well being of theAmerican people and to strength-en disadvantaged communities.

The Foundation will considergrants to assist credible agenciesand institutions serving childrenand youth, the aged, the disabled,the homeless, the sick, the poor,or otherwise disadvantaged, andprojects benefiting the generalcommunity.

The CATCH (CommunityAccess to Child Health) PlanningFunds program provides grants inamounts from $2,500 to $10,000for pediatricians and pediatricresidents to develop proposals forinnovative, community-basedchild health projects.

Supports innovative pilot, model,and demonstration projects thathelp move individuals, communi-ties, and organizations from envi-ronmental awareness to environ-mental activism by changing atti-tudes and behaviors.

A collection of online grant-seekingresources and Web links.

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Maureen K. ByrnesPhone: 215/575-4860Email:mbyrnes@pewtrusts.comWeb site: www.pewtrusts.com

Weingart FoundationPresident and ChiefAdministrative Officer1055 W. Seventh Street,Suite 3050Los Angeles, CA 90017-2305Phone: 213/688-7799Fax: 213/688-1515Email: info@weingartfnd.orgWeb site: www.weingartfnd.org

CATCH ProgramPhone: 800/433-9016, ext.7632Email: catch@aap.org Web site: www.aap.org

The Ittleson Foundation, Inc.15 East 67 StreetNew York, NY 10021Phone: 212/794-2008Web site: www.ittlesonfoundation.org/

Findit.org3371 21st Street #1 San Francisco CA, 94110 Phone: 415/648-7283

In 2000, 179 health and human servicesgrants were given for a total of $41.2 million.

If you believe that the Foundation’s fundingpriorities and interests are compatible withthe needs of your organization, write a briefletter addressed to the President and ChiefAdministrative Officer. Specific informationabout this letter can be found at www.wein-gartfnd.org/w.how.html

For more information or to be notified (byU.S. mail) of the next CATCH PlanningFunds application cycle, please email name,organization, U.S. Mail address, telephonenumber, fax number, and email address to:catch@aap.org.

In 2000, program grants totaled $1.13 million.To apply, send a brief letter to the ExecutiveDirector describing the organization andthe project, along with a budget and evi-dence of tax-exempt status.

The Foundation Board meets twice a year.For the Spring meeting: Initial letters ofinquiry must be received before April 1, andfor the Fall meeting, before September 1.

Categories include the best starting points,government, and foundations.

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DescriptionEducationalResourcesAvailable?

FundingAvailable?

Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

Resources

SC Johnson Fund

The BullittFoundation

Cisco Foundation

The Community EnrichmentCommittee supports (1) activitiesthat add to the understanding ofsustainable environmental devel-opment and enhance prospectsfor improved air, water, land, andecological systems: and (2) initia-tives designed to improve physicaland mental health and well being.

The Bullitt Foundation is commit-ted to the protection and restora-tion of the environment of thePacific Northwest. This commit-ment includes environmental prob-lems that disproportionately impactlower-income people in both urbanand rural communities.

The San Jose Community GrantProgram focuses on education,workforce development, and basicneeds.

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Program AdministratorSC Johnson Fund, Inc.1525 Howe Street, M.S. 066Racine, WI 53403Phone: 262/260-4855Web site: www.scjohnson.com/family/fam_com_phi_fun.asp

The Bullitt Foundation1212 Minor AvenueSeattle, WA 98101-2825Phone: 206/343-0807Fax: 206/343-0822E-mail: info@bullitt.orgWeb site: www.bullitt.org

Cisco Systems, Inc.ATTN: CorporatePhilanthropy170 W. Tasman DriveSan Jose, CA 95134-1706 Phone: 408/527-3040Email: ciscofoundation@cisco.com

Take the eligibility quiz atwww.cisco.com/warp/public/750/philanthropy/quiz/

Download the application format www.cisco.com/warp/public/750/philanthropy/grants/cg_app.html

The majority of the SC Johnson Fund’scharitable dollars will be applied to pro-grams focused on the area where the major-ity of their employees live and work. Withtheir corporate headquarters based inRacine, Wisconsin, the Fund supportsbuilding a sustainable community in thegreater Racine area.

Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations thatserve Washington, Oregon, Idaho, BritishColumbia, western Montana (including theRocky Mountain Range), and the rain for-est region of southern Alaska.

Deadlines: Proposals are reviewed two timesa year and must be received by May 1 andNovember 1.

Application information is available atwww.bullitt.org/.

Funding: Averages $10,000 per grant.

Eligibility: The Foundation awards grantswithin 50 miles of Cisco’s San Jose head-quarters.

Deadlines: April 30 for August funding andNovember 30 for March funding. Proposalsreceived after the deadline dates may beheld for the next funding cycle.

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FundingAvailable?

Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

Resources

The Pfizer Foundation

Hablamos Juntos: TheTomás Rivera PolicyInstitute and theRobert Wood JohnsonFoundation

Hispanic HeritageAwards Foundation

The Health Literacy CommunityGrants Program will supportinnovative community-basedinterventions that increase healthliteracy in underserved popula-tions, including low-income, low-literate, and culturally diversecommunities.

This program is intended to helpimprove access to quality healthcare for Latinos with limitedknowledge of English.

The Hispanic Heritage Youthawards aim to promote andreward Hispanic excellence, pro-vide a greater understanding ofthe contribution of HispanicAmericans to the United States,and provide role models for ouryouth.

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ProworxThe Pfizer Health LiteracyInitiative Grants Programs Administrator1330 Avenue of theAmericas,24th FloorNew York, NY 10019Phone: 888/457-3033Web site: www.pfizerhealthliteracy.com/community_grants.html

Hablamos Juntos ProgramTomás Rivera PolicyInstitute1050 N. Mills AvenueClaremont, CA 91711Fax: 909/607-9844Email: hablamosjunto@cgu.eduWeb site:www.hablamosjuntos.org/index/

Hispanic Heritage AwardsFoundation2600 Virginia Avenue,N.W. Suite 406Washington, DC 20037-1905Phone: 202/861-9797Fax: 202/861-9799Email:info@HispanicAwards.orgWeb site: www.hispanicawards.org/YAwards/default.asp

For specific information aboutthe application procedures,visit:www.hablamosjuntos.org/grantmaking/default.asp#a

Funding: At least five grants of up to$100,000 for a two-year period

Previous calls for letters of intent (LOIs)have occurred in early January with a proposal deadline of April. Check websitefor current program deadline.

Eligibility: Applicant must be a high schoolsenior or eligible for graduation in 2002,must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resi-dent, and must have at least one parent ofHispanic ancestry.

Participating Communities: Chicago, Dallas,Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New YorkCity, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Antonio,San Diego, San Jose, and Washington, DC.

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DescriptionEducationalResourcesAvailable?

FundingAvailable?

Opportunities Contact InformationAdditional Links/Branch-off

Resources

Community HealthFunding Report

Summer StudentEmployment Program:The Centers forDisease Control andPrevention (CDC) andthe Agency for ToxicSubstances andDisease Registry(ATSDR)

The CandleFoundation

This bimonthly newsletter helpsnonprofit directors and coordina-tors maximize their fundraisingand grantseeking effectiveness. Ithighlights funding sources for awide range of health care con-cerns, including minority healthcare.

A temporary hiring programdesigned to give students ofdiverse backgrounds and heritagesa valuable and challenging workexperience.

Supports grants for communityinvestment, education and infor-mation dissemination, hungerand homelessness, preventive-healthcare, and medical research.

Yes

Yes

Yes

CD Publications8204 Fenton StreetSilver Spring, MD 20910Phone: 800/666-6380or 301/588-6380Fax: 301/588-6385Email: subscriptions@cdpublications.com

Web site: www.cdc.gov/hrmo/intern.htm

Marti Mossawir,Community RelationsManager The Candle Foundation 201 N. Douglas St. El Segundo, CA 90245 Phone: 310/727-4041 E-mail: candle_foundation@candle.com

Award: Regional winners receive a $2,000 edu-cational grant, and national winners receive a$5,000 grant and a personal computer.Each issue contains public and private grantannouncements, interviews with grant offi-cials, tips on preparing winning grant appli-cations, case studies of effective fundraisingtechniques, and updates on federal budgetallocations.

Cost: 24 issues per year for $339, or 12issues for $186.

Salary: Students are paid based upon the dutiesof the position and educational experience.

Locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Fort Collins,Colorado; and San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in a degree or certificate-seeking program whoare taking at least a part-time course load.Recent high school graduates also are eligible.

Funding: Grants ranging from $1,000 to$10,000

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Echoing GreenFoundation

National HealthService Corps:CompetitiveScholarship Program

The Peter F. DruckerAward for NonprofitInnovation

Offers full-time fellowships toemerging social entrepreneurs.Supports projects in all publicservice areas including the envi-ronment, health, and communityand economic development.

Designed for students committedto providing primary health carein underserved communities.Upon completion of their train-ing, scholarship recipients servewhere they are most needed.

This award is given each year to anonprofit organization in recog-nition of a program that hasmade a difference in the lives ofthe people it serves.

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Echoing Green Foundation60 East 42nd Street Suite 2901New York, NY 10065Phone: 212/689-1165Fax: 212/689-9010Email: general@echoinggreen.orgWeb site: www.echoing-green.org/index2.html

Nancy Durham Scholarship ProgramsBranch ChiefPhone: 301/594-4410

The Drucker Foundation 2002 Innovation Award320 Park Ave 3rd FloorNew York, NY 10022 Phone: 212/224-1174Fax: 212/224-2508Email: info@pfdf.orgWeb site: www.drucker.org

Application information can befound at: www.drucker.org/award/apply.html

The application for the 2002 fellowship isnow available online at www.echoing-green.org/become/index.htm.

Funding: Includes a two-year $60,000stipend, ($30,000 per year), health carebenefits, on line connectivity, access to ournetwork of social entrepreneurs, training,and technical assistance.

Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older.Applicants must make a full-time commit-ment to the development of the project(minimum of 35 hours per week) and mustcommit to lead the project for a minimumof two consecutive years.

Funding: The scholarship pays for up tofour years of tuition, fees, books, supplies,and equipment. It also includes a monthlystipend.

Eligibility: Must be must be a U.S. citizenenrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in aU.S. fully accredited allopathic or osteo-pathic medical school, family nurse practi-tioner, nurse-midwifery program, bachelor’sor master’s physician assistant program, ordentist (pilot program).

Award: $25,000 and a short video docu-mentary of the winning project or program.

Previous deadlines have occurred in June.

Eligibility: The nominated program musthave been launched no earlier than January1, 1998.

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The Metropolitan LifeFoundation

The McKessonFoundation

The Ford FoundationProgram Associates

Provides grants to help peoplemake more informed decisionsabout their health. These grantsare directed toward nationalhealth promotion and educationinitiatives, particularly for youngpeople. The Foundation providesfinancial support to tax-exemptorganizations, particularly in thecommunities in which MetLifehas a major presence.

The Foundation seeks to enhancethe health and quality of life incommunities where McKessonCorporation operates and itsemployees live, by focusing onyouth, health services for under-served populations, and educa-tional enrichment.

This program is a two-year,entry-level, non-career track, pro-fessional opportunity for individ-uals with master's or law degrees.The positions are intended tointroduce a diverse group ofpotential leaders to the field ofphilanthropy early in their careersin the nonprofit sector.

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Metropolitan LifeFoundationOne Madison AvenueNew York, NY 10010-3690Web site: www.metlife.com/Companyinfo/Community/Found/index.html

Marcia ArgyrisVice President, CommunityRelations and President The McKesson FoundationOne Post StreetSan Francisco, CA 94104Phone: 415/983-8673E-mail: marcia.argyris@mckesson.comWeb site: http://community.mckesson.com/wt/home.php

Request a paper application:Phone: 212/573-4685Email: programassociates@fordfound.org Web site:www.fordfound.org/frameset_assist.cfm

Application information can befound at:www.metlife.com/Companyinfo/Community/Found/Docs/grantapp.html

Deadline: Requests are accepted andreviewed throughout the year.

Factors Considered: The organization’s gen-eral structure, objectives, history, and man-agement capability; relationship to thecommunity and the population to beserved; position relative to organizationsperforming similar functions; and financialposition and sources of income.

Eligibility: The organization must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of theInternal Revenues Service code.

Funding: Grants ranging from $5,000 to$25,000.

Application Procedures: Send a one- tothree-page letter describing the following:The organization’s mission and purpose;what the program is expected to accom-plish; how results will meet communityneeds; how results will be measured; theamount of money requested; and an item-ized program budget.

Salary: $45,000 annually plus medical anddental benefits for a period of 2 years.

Criteria: Applicants must demonstrateknowledge of and/or experience with thecurrent issues and research in the environ-ment and development field.

Eligibility: Candidates must have received amaster’s or law degree in a field relevant tothe Foundation’s programs no later thanAugust 2002.

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Community Toolbox:Children’sEnvironmental HealthProgram

Community Toolbox:Childhood LeadPoisoning PreventionProgram

Public WelfareFoundation: HealthGrants

Provides small grants as well astraining and technical assistanceto community-based, nonprofitgroups. These grants help providethe needed services to protectchildren from preventable, envi-ronmental health threats in high-risk communities.

Provides grants to prevent child-hood lead poisoning in residentialhousing in communities at high-est risk.

The occupational health and safe-ty program helps improve haz-ardous working conditions, par-ticularly if they affect workerswith little power or means, andpromotes adequate health careand benefits for workers injuredon the job.

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Community Toolbox forChildren’s EnvironmentalHealth999 Sutter Street, 4th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94109Phone: 415/614-9533 or800/220-7630Fax: 415/614-9537Email: info@communitytoolbox.orgWeb site: www.communitytoolbox.org/

Community Toolbox forChildren’s EnvironmentalHealth999 Sutter Street, 4th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94109Phone: 415/614-9533 or800/220-7630Fax: 415/614-9537Email: info@communitytoolbox.orgWeb site: www.communitytoolbox.org/

Teresa Langston ProgramOfficerPublic Welfare Foundation1200 U Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20009-4443Phone: 202/965-1800Fax: 202/265-8851Email: reviewcommittee@publicwelfare.orgWeb site: www.publicwelfare.org

The application materials can bedownloaded from: www.communitytoolbox.org/Guidelines-CEH.htm

Funding: 5 to 10 grants per year in theamounts of $1,000 to $10,000.

Eligibility: Organizations with annualbudgets greater than $150,000 for the pastyear (2001) and the current year (2002) areNOT eligible.

Funding: 10 to 20 grants per year in theamounts of $1,000 to $40,000; most grantswill be in the $1,000 to $20,000 range.

Eligibility: Organizations with annualbudgets greater than $150,000 for the pastyear (2001) and the current year (2002) areNOT eligible.

Funding: Health grants range from$18,000 to $150,000. In 2000, 49 grantswere issued, totaling approximately $2.5million.

Application Procedures: Initial requests tothe Foundation should come in the form ofa letter of inquiry.

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National Council ofLa Raza: IntermediarySupport forOrganizingCommunities Program

National Center onMinority Health andHealth Disparities(NCMHD):Excellence inPartnerships forCommunity Outreach,Research onDisparities in Healthand Training, orProject EXPORT

National HealthService Corps(Migrant Health)

Provides seed grants, training,and technical assistance to"emerging local groups" for com-munity organizing, advocacy, andleadership development.

This program is intended to pro-mote minority health research aswell as support the Departmentof Health and Human Service’sinitiative to eliminate health dis-parities.

NHSC offers scholarship andloan repayments to doctors andother health professions whoserve in rural and inner-city areas,including the migrant farm work-er community, that lack adequateaccess to care.

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Lorena Mendez-MottNational Council of LaRaza1111 19th Street, N.W.Suite 1000Washington, DC 20036Phone: 202/776-1702Fax: 202/785-1670Email: lmendez@nclr.orgWeb site: nclr.policy.net/proactive/newsroom/release.vtml?id=17880

Usha Ganti Acting GrantsManagement Officer,NCMHD6707 Democracy Blvd.,Suite 800 MSC 5465Bethesda, MD 20892-5465 Phone: 301/402-1366 Fax: 301/480-4049Email: GantiU@od.nih.govWeb site: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-02-001.html

Antonio E. Durán, Director 4350 East West Highway,7th Fl.Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 301/594-4303 Fax: 301/594-4997E-mail: aduran@hrsa.dhhs.govWeb site:www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nhsc

Eligibility: Hispanic community-basedorganizations that are in the beginningstages of organizational development, lessthan five years old, with a budget of lessthan $100,000 are eligible for funding.

Funding: Approximately 12 to 15 grantawards will be made. The average award isexpected to be $7,500.

Funding: 10 to 12 grants totaling $4 mil-lion are available in 2002.

Eligibility: Public or private institutions(i.e., universities, colleges, hospitals, labora-tories); for-profit or nonprofit organiza-tions; units of state and local governments;and faith-based organizations are eligiblefor funding.

Previous LOIs have been due in April andapplications in May.

$89.4 million available in 2002 to support900 new and continuing loan repaymentawards and 400 new and continuing schol-arship awards. $70.8 million was awardedin 2001.

Awardees must agree to provide health careservices for a minimum of two to four yearsin areas of the country with the greatestshortage of medical professionals. Applica-tions usually due in March. Check websitefor current deadline.

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The SurdnaFoundation

Interamerican Collegeof Physicians andSurgeons, Inc.

One of the foundation's maingoals is to prevent irreversibledamage to the environment andto promote more efficient, eco-nomically sound, environmental-ly beneficial, and equitable use ofland and natural resources. Thefoundation offers grants to cat-alytic, entrepreneurial programsthat offer viable solutions to diffi-cult systemic problems. It alsofunds high quality, direct serviceprograms that advance its philan-thropic goals.

A nonprofit organization foundedto promote cooperation amongU.S. Hispanic physicians andadvance their professional andeducational needs.

Yes

Edward Skloot, ExecutiveDirectorSurdna Foundation, Inc. 330 Madison Avenue, 30th Floor New York, New York10017-5001Phone: 212/557-0010Fax: 212/557-0003E-mail: request@surdna.orgWeb site: www.surdna.org

1101 Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DC 20004Phone: 202 467-4756Fax: 202 467-4758 Web site: www.icps.org

The foundation’s grantmaking principlesinclude:

· Support for government, private andvoluntary actions;

· A preference for redesign to preventproblems rather than to deal with themafter the fact;

· A strong interest in building bridges,defusing conflict, and bringing diverseconstituencies together;

· Encouraging a diversity of people andinterests to participate in addressingenvironmental concerns;

· Recognizing the interdependence of sec-tors and disciplines—support for multi-sectoral approaches and partnerships;

· Fostering a population of environmen-tally informed, responsible, activist citi-zens;

· Respect for the community and grass-roots perspective.

Towards these ends, the foundation hasfour program areas for primary attention:1. Biological Diversity and the Human

Communities That Depend On It2. Human Systems3. Transportation and Urban/Suburban

Land Use4. Energy

The largest association of Hispanic physi-cians in the nation, ICPS has six active pro-grams that help improve the health of theHispanic community, reduce the incidenceof preventable diseases, improve educationaland leadership opportunities for Hispanicphysicians, and encourage Hispanic youthsto pursue careers in the healthcare field.

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F.B. HeronFoundation

U.S. Department ofHealth and HumanServices (HHS)Compassion CapitalFund (CCF)

The Foundation provides grantsand other social investments tocommunity-based organizationsthat help low-income families inurban and rural communitiesdevelop strategies for wealth cre-ation. These strategies include:access to capital, enterprise devel-opment, home ownership, childcare, and comprehensive commu-nity development.

CCF is a $30 million fund thatCongress appropriated to theDepartment of Health andHuman Services, specifically tar-geted to faith-based and commu-nity organizations that areuniquely situated to partner withthe government in serving poorand low-income families. Thesefunds will help level the playingfield for such organizations asthey compete for federal grants,allowing them to efficiently oper-ate and manage their programs,develop and train staff, expandthe reach of programs into thecommunity, and replicate promis-ing programs.

Yes

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Mary Jo MullanVice President, ProgramsThe F.B. Heron Foundation100 Broadway, 17th FloorNew York, NY 10005Fax: 212-404-1805www.heronfdn.org

For further information,contact: LCG OCSOperations CenterPhone: 1-800-281-9519E-mail: OCS@lcgnet.comACF intends to postanswers to frequently askedquestions on the ACF Website atwww.acf.dhhs.gov/pro-grams/ocs.Required application formsare available at:www.acf.dhhs.gov/pro-grams/ofs/forms.htm.

Jim Towley, DirectorOffice of Faith-Based andCommunity InitiativesThe White HouseWashington, DC 20502202-456-6708

Bobby Polito, DirectorHHS Center for Faith-Based andCommunity Initiatives200 Independence Ave, S.W.,Room 118FWashington, DC 20201202-358-3595Email: bobby.polito@hhs.gov

Visit the Web site atwww.hhs.gov/faith

Annual Grantmaking Budget: $10.8 mil-lion Grant Range: $25,000 to $125,000First Time Grant Range: $25,000 to $50,000

All first-time applicants should submit aone- or two-page letter of inquiry thatincludes: a brief statement of your organiza-tion’s mission, leadership, contact informa-tion, and a copy of your tax determinationletter; a brief description of the communitywith whom you work, major programemphases/accomplishments, summary datathat demonstrates program impact, andfuture objectives; and the total dollaramount, duration, and type of support (i.e.,grant and/or investment) requested, as wellas your total organization budget and othermajor funding sources, including amountsof approved grants from private sources.

There are no formal application deadlines.

Nearly $25 million will go to 10 to 15organizations that will provide technicalassistance to faith-based and communityorganizations.Intermediary organizations that receivefunding will have the option to issue sub-awards to organizations geared towardhomelessness, hunger, at-risk children, tran-sition from welfare to work, and personsneeding rehabilitation, such as addicts orprisoners, to support start-up costs, opera-tions or expansion of programs. Technicalassistance must be offered at no cost tointerested organizations.The remaining $5 million of the fund willbe used to establish a national faith-basedresource center and to support research intopromising practices.

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U.S. OccupationalSafety and HealthAdministration(OSHA)

OSHA’s mission is to ensure safeand healthful workplaces inAmerica.

Yes www.osha.gov/as/opa/spanish/index.html

Program announcements will be publishedin either the Federal Register, the NIHGuide for Grants and Contracts, and theACF Web pages, at www.acf.dhhs.gov/pro-grams/opre/frpa.htm. Current deadline forapplication is July 22, 2002. Applicants areusually requested to notify of their intent toapply 30 days prior to deadline. Mailedapplications should be sent to OCSOperations Center, 1815 North Fort MyerDrive, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia22202 and labeled as follows: Applicationfor Compassion Capital FundDemonstration Program.

OSHA has a Spanish language Web site.

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Additional Links/Branch-off Resources

EPA-Sponsored Resources for Hispanic CBOs

EPA RegionResource/

Organization

Program focuses on urban envi-ronmental and public healthissues:• Lead poisoning prevention• Indoor air quality• Ambient air quality• Urban rivers/wetlands• Vacant/contaminated lots• Open/green space

Features resources for communi-ties, including tools for learningabout and improving the envi-ronment, directories of commu-nity grants and financial assis-tance, links to EPA contacts, andother information sources.

Piscataway, New Jersey, projectto translate school’s successfulenvironmental risk assessmentcurriculum into Spanish for usein bilingual public school classesthroughout the state.

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Technical assistance: Dedicated resources toserve as technical advisors, resource brokers,and advocates for community stakeholders(local neighbors, industry, academia, non-profit groups, state and local government).

Grants: Regionally designed and adminis-tered grants across EPA programs.

Amount: $5,000-$20,000 per project.

Eligibility: Community-based nonprofit;grassroots organizations; or local municipal-ities in Boston, Providence, and Hartford.

Information for all Region 2 communitygrants programs is provided atwww.epa.gov/region02/cgp/

Links are provided on community grants;state, local and tribal grants; project grants;grant regulations and policies; grant writingtutorial.

Spanish ToxRAP program will train kinder-garten through 6th grade bilingual educatorsto teach their students about relatively com-mon environmental toxins, including carbonmonoxide, radon, and cigarette smoke.Students will learn about the risks of expo-sure to the toxins, how to avoid beingexposed, and how to identify toxin sources.

EPA New England, Region 11 Congress St.Suite 1100 (CPT)Boston, MA 02114-2023Phone: 888/EPA-REG1Fax: 617/565-4940Web site:www.epa.gov/region01/eco/uei/contact.html

Grace MusumeciCommunity GrantsProgram CoordinatorEPA Region 2290 BroadwayNew York, NY 10007-1866E-mail:Musumeci.grace@epa.govWeb site:www.epa.gov/region02/grants/contact.htm

Nina Habib SpencerPress OfficeEPA Region 2290 BroadwayNew York, NY 10007-1866Phone: 212/637-3670 E-mail: habib-spencer.nina@epa.gov

Pollution Prevention Grants(bilingual info is available):www.epa.gov/region02/cgp/spanish/ppis.htm

EMPACT Grants (Spanish):www.epa.gov/region02/cgp/spanish/empact.htm

Solid Waste Management Grants(Spanish):www.epa.gov/region02/cgp/spanish/swma.htm

Region 1

Urban EnvironmentalInitiative

Region 2

Community ResourcesWeb Site

Region 2

EPA grant to RobertWood JohnsonMedical School

EPA Regional Resources

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Region 2

Livable CommunitiesGrant Program

Region 5

Migrant Farm WorkerTraining

Region 5

Lead Outreach

Region 5

Migrant HouseholdEnvironmentalExposure Assessmentand InterventionProject

Promotes livable communitiesthroughout the region by ensur-ing the long-term health ofecosystems and humans; econom-ic vitality; and community wellbeing. Proposals should suggestinnovative solutions to problemsrelated to air and water quality,toxic substances, and/or solidwaste management.

Conducted in both Spanish andEnglish; provided to nurses, doc-tors, camp health coordinators,and farm workers. Focuses onpreventing and assessing leadexposure risks and communicat-ing lead exposure prevention tonon-reading learners.

Educate Hispanic communitiesabout the danger of lead paintand impart exposure preventiontechniques.

Developed by CommunityHealth Partnership, the projecttargets nurses and health promot-ers and is intended to serve as amodel for other migrant healthorganizations to integrate envi-ronmental health into practice.

Yes

Yes

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Yes Rabi KieberEPA Region 2290 Broadway, 26th FloorNew York, New York 10007Phone: 212/637-4448E-mail: kieber.rabi@epa.govWeb site:www.epa.gov/region02/cgp/rfp.htm

Noemi EmericPhone: 312/886-0995E-mail: emeric.noemi@epa.gov

Funding: $10,000, with a 20 percent match require-ment.

Number of Grants: Approximately five.

Proposal Information: Proposals should be no longerthan four pages, double-sided, and should include adetailed budget (the budget does not count towardthe page limit).

Populations: Illinois and Michigan.

Feedback is provided on the familiarity and usefulnessof EPA's educational materials for migrant farmworkers. Additional training and follow-up will beheld.

Region 5 will provide ongoing technical assistance tothe Community Health Partnership, a migrant healthorganization in Illinois.

Outreach efforts: Telephone calls, response mailings,and exhibit booths.

The program includes Chicago-based prevention activ-ities, working with an urban environmental organiza-tion in a primarily Latino neighborhood. Training isprovided to parents and educators. Other urban areasinclude: Northeast Ohio, Southeast Detroit,Northwest Indiana, and Southwestern Illinois/EastSaint Louis.

Region 5 provided technical assistance, resourcesmaterials, and document review for this project. Theproject was presented at the National MigrantClinician’s Network conference. The project will soonbe piloted in northern Illinois.

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Region 6

Proyecto AgriculturaSostenible

Region 8

Alamosa RiverWatershed Project

Region 8

Coleccion en Espanol(Spanish Collection)

Region 9

Childhood ChampionPilots

Region 9

Farm Worker Safety inSan Luis Obispo,California

Undertaken by the NationalCenter for AppropriateTechnologies to reduce exposureof low-income, Hispanic-American farm families and farmworkers in the Texas panhandle tohazardous agricultural chemicals.

Addressing concerns such as chan-nel stabilization, riparian habitatrestoration, water quality, andnoxious weed control in the SanLuis Valley, which has a strongHispanic heritage.

List of EPA Region 8 resources inSpanish.

Region 9 has two pilot projects, onein Los Angeles, California, and onein Nogales, Arizona. Both focus onasthma and the use of educationand outreach tools to help childrenand parents (often Spanish-speak-ing) understand asthma and how tolimit school absences due to asthma.

The Environmental Center ofSan Luis Obispo (ECOSLO) isworking to minimize environ-mental health risks facing farm-workers.

Yes

Yes

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Yes

Yes

Joy TibuniE-mail: tibuni.joy@epa.gov

Jeff SternConejos County SoilConservation DistrictP.O. Box 255La Jara, CO 81140 Phone: 719/274-5868 Fax: 719/274-4312Web site: www.epa.gov/region08/community_resources/steward/fact/ala.html

Web site:www.epa.gov/Region8/library/collect/espanol.html

Clarice GaylordPhone: 619/235-4767Web site:ww.epa.gov/Region9/cross_pr/childhealth/status.html

More information aboutChildhood ChampionPilots: www.epa.gov/chil-dren/whatwe/comm.htm

Raymond Chavira Phone: 415/947-4218

Katy WilcoxenPhone: 415/947-4205

Web site: www.epa.gov/Region9/cross_pr/childhealth/status.html

Learning and practice methods will include farm demon-strations, workshops, and farmer-to-farmer exchange aboutsuccessful production and market methods.

Grant: $236,442 in federal funds.

• Funding for a watershed committee coordinator for fouryears from EPA and other sources.

• Two demonstration projects installed in 1996 to test differ-ent channel stabilization designs. Local contributors fund-ed the demonstration projects.

• Production of a 15-minute video describing the AlamosaRiver Watershed Project.

• River channel modification permits from the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers.

The Los Angeles project involves a cooperative effortbetween Mothers of East L.A.-Santa Isabel (a local com-munity group), the American Lung Association, and thecity of Los Angeles.

The Nogales project pays for “promotoras”—locally known,Spanish-speaking home health care workers—to visit thehomes of families with asthmatic children and help reduceexposure to asthmagens.

The project aims to improve communication and coordina-tion among farmworker support groups and the county’senvironmental health stakeholders. The CaliforniaDepartment of Health Services and community healthworkers from Promotoras Comunitarias and Head Start willsurvey 200 farmworkers and their families. The project willdetermine the impact of California’s Worker SafetyRegulations on farmworker health. Survey participants will

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Region 9

Site Assessment inResponse to Cancer inChildren

Region 9

Pesticide Education forFarmworker Families

Region 9

Asthma Training forBorder Schools

McFarland is a small, largelyHispanic, agricultural communityin California’s Central Valley,with unusually high cancer ratesin children.

Campesinos Unidos, a communityaction group representing 6,000migrant farmworkers, has receivedan EPA grant to provide pesticideeducation to farmworker familiesliving in Imperial County. Theirgoal is to help farmworkers preventcontamination of their homes andexposure of family members, par-ticularly children, from pesticidesused at their workplace.

The American Lung Association ofSan Diego and Imperial Countieshas an EPA grant to conduct asth-ma education for children alongthe United States/Mexico border.

Yes

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Mark Calhoon Phone: 415/972-3090

Elizabeth AdamsPhone: 415/972-3183

Web site:www.epa.gov/Region9/cross_pr/childhealth/status.html

Clarice GaylordPhone: 619/235-4767Web site:www.epa.gov/Region9/cross_pr/childhealth/status.html

Clarice GaylordPhone: 619/235-4767Web site:www.epa.gov/Region9/cross_pr/childhealth/status.html

EPA is sampling and analyzing drinking water, soil,and air for releases of hazardous substances associatedwith past industrial and agricultural practices. EPA willdetermine current environmental conditions and iden-tify any issues that may be of concern to children’shealth. Air monitoring will begin this year.

Trained “Promotoras” provide individual and groupeducation to 200 families at risk for pesticide poisoningand help parents increase their skills in monitoringtheir children’s health through increased awareness ofpesticides and hazardous chemical exposures.

Training: Open Airways for Schools will hold trainingin 15 low-income schools in San Diego and ImperialCounties. The grant also will build capacity for similarprograms in Mexicali.

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EPAEnvironmental Justice(EJ) Grants

National HispanicOutreach Grants andFellowships

Office of Solid Waste& Office ofEmergency andRemedial Response

The EJ Community/UniversityPartnership Grants Program helpscommunity groups and tribal gov-ernments effectively address localenvironmental justice issuesthrough active partnerships with allinstitutions of higher education.

There is also a State and TribalEnvironmental Justice GrantsProgram, which provides finan-cial assistance to eligible commu-nity groups working on projectsto address environmental justice.

Collaboration on efforts toenhance the Hispanic communi-ty’s awareness of and participationin environmental issues.

Yes

Yes Web site:www.epa.gov/oarmhome/grants.html

Each EPA Region offers or has awarded differentHispanic-oriented grants through these programs.

Projects eligible for funding include: 1) Projects that address public health issues in

minority/low income communities. 2) Projects that address how environmental

information is made available in minority/low income communities.

FY 2001: $1,500,000 available to eligible organiza-tions. $500,000 available for Superfund sites only.

The project can:• Increase outreach efforts to Hispanic-owned firms

to expand their awareness of EPA contractingopportunities.

• Broaden access to EPA financial and technical assis-tance for community groups and other non-govern-mental organizations that serve the Hispanic community.

• Develop tracking systems for monitoring financialresources to Hispanic businesses and identify anybarriers to awarding procurements.

• Utilize the EPA community grant program.

Progress:• Geo-demographic analysis of U.S. Hispanic population.• Focus groups and “expert panel.”• Prototype CD tool to map Hispanic population rel-

ative to NPL and RCRA corrective action sites.

Planned next steps:• Develop and implement Headquarters/Regional/

Community-based Organization Project (includespublic service announcements and other outreachefforts).

• Develop Spanish outreach materials.

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“Read the Label First” materialsin Spanish.

Hispanic radio broadcasting tar-geting Latino farm work popula-tions.

Mentor Program for Children ofFarm Workers: Grant project toresearch the best ways to forge abond between the children of farmworkers and Hispanic and otherprofessionals to enhance the edu-cational and economic opportuni-ties available to these children.

Hispanic Farm Worker SafetyTraining Program

Pesticides and National Strategiesfor Health Care Providers

Border Health Project, in collabo-ration with the Centers forDisease Control

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OPP Health EffectsDivisionMargaret J. Stasikowski Phone: 703/305-7351

Edward Zager Associate Director Phone: 703/305-7351

Randolph Perfetti Phone: 703/305-7351

Web site: www.epa.gov/pesticides

Pamphlets describing the importance of reading labelson pesticide products are available in Spanish.Bumper stickers and posters also are available.

Sponsored by OPP and EPA’s Worker ProtectionBranch, these radio spots provide information on pes-ticide safety and risk reduction measures. They alsooffer a toll-free number for questions.

This research project assigns 50 trained student men-tors to 100 farm worker children. Mentors use out-reach tools to raise the children’s awareness about pes-ticides and means of reducing exposure. The projectdeveloped outreach materials, developed mentortraining, designed tracking methods.

In collaboration with the Farm Worker Health andSafety Institute and the Association of Farm WorkerOpportunity Programs, the program provides basicworker pesticide safety training to Hispanic agricul-tural workers. EPA has created a wide variety ofSpanish-language safety training manuals.

The initiative is aimed at ensuring that health careproviders become more aware, better educated, and bet-ter trained in pesticide related health issues. 2.5 millionHispanic farm workers will be better served due to thisinitiative.

The project is working with four U.S. states and sixMexican states along the border to conduct variousprojects, including those involving:• Lead and pesticide intoxication among children. • Elevated rates of neural tube defects.• Training health car providers.• Mapping of environmental contaminants.

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Office of PesticidePrograms (cont’d)

Sentinel Event NotificationSystem for Occupational Risk

Recognition and Management ofPesticide Poisonings

National Web site in Spanish

NAFTA Technical WorkingGroup on Pesticides

U.S./Mexico PesticideInformation Exchange Program

North American Commission forEnvironmental Cooperation

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OPP Health EffectsDivisionMargaret J. Stasikowski Phone: 703/305-7351

Edward Zager Associate DirectorPhone: 703/305-7351

Randolph Perfetti Phone: 703/305-7351

Web site: www.epa.gov/pesticides

In collaboration with National Institute forOccupational Safety and Health, the program workswith six states to conduct monitoring of pesticide intox-ication cases and investigate large outbreaks.

Medical outreach activity is provided to educate healthcare providers about the diagnosis and treatment of pes-ticide intoxications.

Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings text isnow available in Spanish.

OPP’s Certification and Worker Protection Branch isdeveloping a national Web site with full access inSpanish for information on worker safety, certificationand training of pesticide applicators, and outreach tohealth care providers.

The working group is a collaboration with theCanadian Pest Management Regulatory Agency and aconsortium of Mexican pesticide regulatory agencies todevelop a coordinated pesticides regulatory frameworkamong NAFTA partners. The focus is on strengtheningthe regulatory capacity of Mexico.

The work focuses on pesticide regulations as well astechnical and science issues, with an emphasis ontransborder projects. Training workshops are held onapplicator certification, worker protection, andgroundwater contamination. More than 300 regula-tors and stakeholders have participated.

EPA, Mexican Ministry of Environment, NationalResources and Fisheries, and the Canadian Ministryof Environment work to foster regional cooperationon conservation, protection and enhancement of theNorth American environment.

Action plans were created to reduce the use and pres-ence of DDT and chlordane through the region.

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Office of PesticidePrograms (cont’d)

Programa Nacional deEstuarios (NationalEstuaries Program)

EPA-Recursos enEspanol (Resources inSpanish)

Community-BasedEnvironmentalProtection

Worker Protection Standard pub-lications dealing with pesticidesafety and heat stress (in Spanish)

White House Initiative onEducational Excellence forHispanic Americans

EPA’s National Estuary ProgramWeb site in Spanish.

List of EPA’s environmentalhealth resources in Spanish.

Place-based program integratesenvironmental management withhuman needs, considers long-term ecosystem health, and high-lights the positive correlationsbetween economic prosperity andenvironmental well being.

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Web site: www.epa.gov/pesticides/safety/resource.htm

Delta ValentePhone: 202/564-2594

Web site:www.epa.gov/OWOW/estuaries/spanish/index.html

Web site:www.epa.gov/espanol/index.htm

Web site: www.epa.gov/ecocommunity/contacts.htm

Controlling Heat Stress in Agriculture: A card that liststhe key elements and basic steps for controlling heatstress in agriculture (in Spanish). Cost: $4.50.

Controlling Heat Stress Made Simple: A poster thatexplains the symptoms of heat stress. Includes keypoints to follow for controlling heat stress (Spanishedition on reverse side). Cost: $1.25.

Protect Yourself From Pesticides—Guide for AgriculturalWorkers. In Spanish.

Radio Pesticida Worker Protection Kit. Audiocassettetapes of five mini-dramas (in Spanish) on pesticidesafety, five accompanying talk shows, and a serviceprovider’s guide in Spanish. Cost: $25.00 per kit.

The initiative supports the education and employ-ment needs of Latinos by providing effective environ-mental awareness information to Hispanic communi-ties. It represents EPA in:• White House Community Involvement Working

Group on Hispanic Education Improvement• White House “Role of Parent in the Education of

their Children” Conference Series

Resources for communities:• Ecosystem tools• Economic tools• Human dimension tools• Integrated tools

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Office of Children’sHealth Protection

Indoor Air Quality

Office ofUnderground StorageTanks

EnvironmentalEducation GrantsProgram

Office of GroundWater and DrinkingWater

National SafetyCouncil’sEnvironmental HealthCenter (NSC/EHC)

Collaboration with Dr. ElmerHuerta of Prevencion to producefive-week-long Spanish languageradio series on children’s environ-mental health topics.

The National Hispanic IndoorAir Quality Hotline.

Two documents translated intoSpanish.

Supports environmental educa-tion projects that educate low-income or culturally diverse audi-ences about environmental issues.

Spanish Web site offers informa-tion on drinking water and healthbasics; local drinking water;source water protection; drinkingwater standards; and under-ground injection control.

Part of EPA’s Consumer LabelingInitiative (CLI): Pesticide SafetyOutreach Program.

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Web site: www.epa.gov/children

Phone: 800/SALUD-12(800/725-8312)Web site: www.epa.gov/iaq/iaqinfo.html#NHIAQ hotline

Maricruz MaGowanSenior Team LeaderProgram Management TeamPhone: 703/603-7175

Diane BergerE-mail: berger.diane@epa.govSheri JojokianPhone: 202/260-8619E-mail: jojokian.sheri@epa.govWeb site:www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html

Web site: www.epa.gov/safewater/agua.html

Amy BreedlovePhone: 703/308-9069Fax: 703/305-5884Email:breedlove.amy@epa.gov

Radio spots have aired over the past year. The officeplans to post CDs of this radio programming to itsWeb site.

The hotline provides bilingual (Spanish/English)information about indoor air pollutants that con-sumers might find inside their homes, offices, orschools.

Documents for communities:“Normas y Procedimientos para TSA.” (“Norms andProcedures for Underground Storage Tanks”).EPA/530/UST-90/001.“!No Espere hasta el 1998!” (“Don’t wait until1998!”). EPA 510-B-95-008

200 to 250 grantees are selected annually. EPA’s 10regional offices award grants of $25,000 or less.Grants issued by EPA Headquarters are usuallybetween $35,000 and $125,000.Note: Grantees must provide non-federal matchingfunds of at least 25 percent of the total cost of thegrant project (may be provided by grant applicant orby partner organization).

Educational resources in Spanish provide backgroundinformation on water-related issues.

The initiative promotes proper use of householdchemicals, pesticides, and insecticides in NSC/EHCWeb sites and publications and works with youthorganizations and community-based organizations todisseminate information to encourage consumers to“Read the Label FIRST!” for proper use of householdproducts.

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2002 CommunityIntern Program

Thirty students from diverse eth-nic backgrounds and all academiclevels (undergraduate, graduateand doctoral) will be placed withcommunity organizations andwill receive training on challeng-ing science, engineering, manage-ment, education, and policy-relat-ed projects at EPA.

Yes Jing YangCommunity Intern Program ECO179 South Street, 5th FloorBoston, MA 02111Fax: 617/426-8159E-mail: jyang@eco.org

Eligibility: Students must be citizens of the UnitedStates, its territories, or possessions, or lawfully admit-ted to the United States for permanent residence.

Organizations should send the resumes of interestedstudents along with the project description.

Funding: Each student will receive a stipend of $400a week, and $500 for relocation, if needed.