The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, MARCH 2008
Family and Informal Caregiver Support Program
It is an undeniable fact that most frail older adults are cared for by family, friends and other nonprofessionals. It is a difficult challenge for many. For most there is no alternative. As a society, we simply do not have the resources to provide professional caregivers and support services to everyone who needs assistance. But we do have community assets which can be used in more creative ways. With this funding initiative, the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation will help community partnerships develop innovative ways to support these devoted caregivers.
AVAILABLE GRANTS
Up to $9 million over three years through the Family and Informal Caregiver Support Program will support from 12 to 20 community-based Projects with grants ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 per year (for a total of $300,000 to $900,000 for each grant recipient from March 2009 through February 2012).
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
The Foundation encourages non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, including aging and human service agencies, faith-based and other community-based organizations, tribal organizations, and units of local government to participate.
DEADLINE
The application phase of this project includes both a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) and a Full Proposal. The LOI must be received by mail no later than 5 PM EST on Thursday, June 12, 2008. Letters of Inquiry sent via email or fax will not be accepted. Successful LOI applicants will be notified by August 1, 2008. Grants will be announced in early February 2009.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
http://www.hjweinbergfoundation.org