New Opportunitites

Funding Opportunity
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has released the RFA for the People's Garden Grant Program (PPGP).  The program is designed to facilitate the creation of produce, recreation, and/or wildlife gardens in urban and rural areas, which will provide opportunities for science-based informal education. Successful applicants will provide micro-subgrant support to smaller local projects. Applications must be received by Grants.gov by 5pm EST on Friday, August 26. The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA-NIFA-OP-003503.

Board Service Opportunity
Board members are being sought for Unidos por la Salud-United for Health (Unidos), a non-profit organization with a mission of maximizing Latino health and reducing disparities by accelerating strategic partnerships in advocacy, leadership, best practices, and research.  Representation from the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions are needed (Front Range region is full).  If you are interested in serving on the Unidos Council, please complete this form and submit it to Cathy Garcia, c/o Action 22, PO Box 697, Pueblo, CO  81002, cathy@action22.org.

Learning Opportunity
Registration is now open for Raising the Bar 2011: Elevating Adolescent Sexual Health and Promoting Social Justice conference on October 19 and 20.  Click here to register for this two day conference. Check out more details about the conference including the schedule at a glance, details on pre-conference institutes, and information about the venue at the Raising the Bar conference website.