Grant Opportunities

AstraZeneca 2012 Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program

The AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation announced that it is accepting online applications for the 2012 Connections for Cardiovascular HealthSM program. To qualify for a Foundation grant, US-based nonprofit 501 (c)(3) or similar organizations must be engaged in charitable work in the United States that address the program's mission of improving cardiovascular health and meet key criteria. Foundation grants of $150,000 and up will be provided annually to innovative initiatives that are focused on clearly defined and measurable results and processes. The recipient organization must be able to demonstrate ongoing activity to improve cardiovascular health and the ability to sustain the initiative after the Foundation grant funds are spent.

Organizations can submit online applications for the program through Thursday, March 15 at 5:00 p.m. EST. For more information on the Foundation and how to apply for a Foundation grant, visit: http://www.astrazeneca-us.com/foundation

AMA Foundation Grants Available for Clinics to Implement Nutrition and Diabetes Programs

The American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation is accepting applications for its Healthy Communities/Healthy America program, which will award up to 11 Free Clinics with grants of $25,000 for nutrition education and awareness projects, and up to 5 grants of $10,000 for diabetes management and education projects. This program is supported by contributions from the Walmart Foundation and Lilly USA, LLC.

Letters of inquiry are due February 20, 2012. Visit www.amafoundation.org/go/clinics to view eligibility criteria and to download an application.