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Health Grants Yearbook Table of Contents:

The Health Grants Resources Yearbook, Eighth Edition
Table of Contents for Chapters 1 Through 12

Introduction

Chapter 1: Overview of Fund Development Trends
Top Development Trends To Expect in the Coming Years, p. 7
Grantseekers To Face More Competition, Increased Emphasis on Professionalism, p. 12
Healthcare Reform Molding Future Funding Areas, p. 13
Foundations Inactive as Public Policy Drama Unfolds, p. 16
Private Funders Often Overlook Valuable Prevention Programs, p. 17
Women and Minorities Are More Prominent in Grantmaking Positions, Finds Study, p. 18
Development Professionals Address Problems in Grantseeking, p. 19
Adaptability, New Funding Sources Important to Survival, p. 20
Public-Private Partnerships: "The Wave of the Future" for Funding Health Services, p. 20
Electronic Processing To Usurp Paper in Federal Grant Process, p. 21
Development Salaries Rising, Exclusive Study Reveals, p. 22
East Coast Professionals Are Tops in Salary Earnings, New Study Finds, p. 23
Vice Presidents of Development Earn the Most in Health Grants Industry, Finds Survey, p. 24
Development Professionals With 25 Years' Experience Top Earners, p. 26
Health Systems Offer Most Generous Salaries, Benefits Packages, New Study Finds, p. 26
Hospital Insurance Is Top Benefit Offered to Development Staff, p. 28
How Healthcare Development Professionals' Jobs Are Changing, p. 29

Chapter 2: Analysis of Charitable Support for Health
Giving to Health Rises Slightly in Past Year, p. 35
Healthcare Giving Continues To Rise, p. 37
Charitable Contributions' Rise Marks Continued, Steedy Increase in Giving to Health, p. 38
Good News on Future Foundation and Corporate Giving Fronts, p. 43
Marketplace Changes Contribute to Decline in Giving, p. 42

Chapter 3: On The Federal Front
Medical Research, Children's Issues Are Big Winners in HHS Budget for FY 1999, p. 47
Who's Been Winning in the Quest for Federal Funding, p. 49
Latest Figures Point to Increased Research Funding - Not a Moment Too Soon, p. 51
Record Number of Research Grants Slated To Be Awarded, p. 52
Senators Propose Doubling Federal Funding for Medical Research, p. 53
Fund Proposed To Support Health Research, p. 54
More Dollars Could Be on the Way for Pediatric Issues, p. 55
Peer Review Study Finds Reforms Needed To Ensure Fair Funding Decisions, p. 56
Going Once...Are Some Federal Grants Going to the Highest Bidder?, p. 58
NIH Changes Policy on Support for New Investigators, p. 60
NIH Updates Limits on Use of Grant Funds, p. 60
NIH Intensifies Push for Inclusion of Women, Minorities in Research, p. 61
Funding Issue: Reform Needed in Gerontological Research, p. 62
New Criterion Added for Primary Care Grant Programs, p. 63
Block Grants: Learning From Lessons Past, p. 63

Chapter 4: Federal Grants for Healthcare
Federal Funders Show Interest in Self-Care, p. 69
HHS Dedicates $1 Million To Support HIV Care for Native Americans, p. 70
Grants Available for Managing the Symptoms of Cognitive Impairment, p. 70
NIH Grant Focuses on New Surgical Treatment, p. 73
Government to Provide Funds for Research on Violence Against Women, p. 73
HHS Funds the Start of 15-year Study on Women's Health Issues, p. 74
Short on Conference Funds? Here's Some Help, p. 74
Improved Immunization Coverage Is Focus of $500,000 Federal Program, p. 75
Oral Immunization, Oral Tolerance Focus of $1.5 Million in Grants, p. 75
Alternative Medicine Eligible for $600,000 in Federal Funds, p. 76
Federal Monies Support Organ Transplant Research, p. 77
$1.5 Million in Federal Funds Supports Measle Vaccine Research, p. 77
Money Available for Migraine-Headache Research, p. 78
Federal Funds Directed Toward Sleep Research, p. 78
Federal Projects Support Dealing With Grief and Hospice Care, p. 79
Services and Studies for Rehabilitation of the Disabled Receive Federal Funding, p. 79
Justice Department Targets First Responders for Funding, p. 80
$5.2 Million Grant Supports Heart Study, p. 80
Telemedicine Project Recieves Federal Funding, p. 81
STD Research Grant Funded by NIH, p. 81
EPA Funding Helps Support Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, p. 81

Chapter 5: Foundation Funding Trends
Community Foundation Growth Suggests Funding Opportunities, p. 85
Major Growth Anticipated for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, p. 86
End-of-Life Care Issues Take a Front Seat at Foundation, p. 89
Industry Changes Will Impact Grantmaker's Funding Interests, p. 90
Foundation Awards Nearly $32 Million in First Year to Health Projects, p. 91
Major Foundation Changes Name, Mission To Focus on Aging, p. 93
Kaiser Foundation Also Sets New Direction, p. 94
Refocused Strategy Gives You Increased Opportunity for Support From Health Funder, p. 95
W.K. Kellogg Foudation Remains Committed to Health Giving, p. 96
Future Years Hold "New Avenues" of Funding Interest for Major Health Foundation, p. 98
Duke Endowment Changed Grantmaking Focus, p. 101
Foundation Approves New Strategic Plan and Guidelines for Giving, p. 102
Kansas Health Foundation Adds Program To Fund Smaller Projects, p. 103
Funder Creates "Wider Array" of Grantmaking Possibilities, p. 104
Preventive Health and Wellness Focus of California Grant Giving Institution, p. 105
How a Partnership of Grantmakers Could Mean More Funding for Your Community-Based Project, p. 106
Limited Funding Resources Don't Always Yield Limited Results, Foundation Study Reveals, p. 107
Funding Approval May Differ Among Foundations Headed by Women, p. 108

Chapter 6: Foundation Grants for Healthcare
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Aiming To Impact Health Policy, p. 113
RWJF To Fund Examinations of Changing Healthcare Marketplace, p. 113
State Health Reform Efforts To Receive Almost $8 Million, p. 115
Funds Available To Support Projects for Individuals With Chronic Conditions, p. 116
RWJF Program Focuses on Expansion of Consumer-Directed Healthcare Services, p. 117
Breaking Down Barriers: Foundations "Opening Doors" Once Again, p. 118
Foundation Supports Efforts To Promote Hospice Movement, p. 119
RWJF Launches Initiative Focused on Home Care, p. 120
$10 Million in Funding Available To Improve the Culture of Dying in America, p. 121
$12 Million Program Aims To Improve Care Services for Terminally Ill, p. 123
Workers' Compensation System Attracts Foundation Funding, p. 124
Putting the Focus on Patient-Provider Relationships, p. 125
RWJF To Continue Workers' Comp Health Initiative With Additional $3 Million Investment, p. 126
RWJF Funding Initiative Will Double Impact of Local Funders' Grantmaking, p. 127
Foundations United in Interest in Telemedicine Projects; $750,000 Grant Awarded, p. 127
W.M. Keck Foundation Awards Close to $5 Million to Health Concerns, p. 128
Grant Helps Hospice Cultivate Volunteers, p. 129
Funds Supplement Hospice's Live Alone Program, p. 130
Foundation Has a Track Record of Giving to Hospices, p. 131
Pain Management Program Receives RWJF Funds, p. 132
Nutrition Education Programs Attract Grant Funding, p. 132
Grants Promote Innovative Healthcare Solutions, Integration, p. 133
Healthcare Reform, Expanding Access to Care Are Funding Priorities of Kaiser Foundation, p. 135
Foundation Grants Focus on Local Health Efforts, p. 137
Where Your Chronic Healthcare Program Can Look for Funding, p. 138
Initiatives To Improve Health Services in New Jersey Receive $1.1 Million, p. 140
Medical Education, Research Enjoy Large Portion of Foundation Gifts, p. 141
Physicians Reach Out to Communities With Help of $3 Million Grant, p. 142
Music Therapy, Relocation Needs Attract Community Funder, p. 142
California Wellness Foundation Funds Performance Measure Study, p. 142
Parish Nurse Program Receives $200,000, p. 143
Funding for Fragile X Syndrome Research Awarded by Foundation, p. 144

Chapter 7: Trends in Corporate Support for Health
Trends in Corporate Philanthropy in an Era of Self-Interest, p. 147
Corporate Funders Becoming More Focused As Funding Availability Decreases, p. 149
Corporations Aid Causes That Complement Company Mission, p. 151
Despite Changes, Corporate Giving Remains Steady Funding Source, p. 152
Corporate Contributions Departments Feeling Bite of Reduced Staffing, Time, p. 153
Greatest Growth Predicted in Employee Volunteerism Programs, p. 155
Eldercare, At-Risk Youth Among Areas Attracting Most Corporate Dollars, p. 156
Small Budgets Provide Best Chance for Health Funds, p. 158
Research Is Key To Finding "Perfect Fit" and Corporate Funding, p. 159
Cause-Related Marketing One Way To Tap Into Corporate Funds, p. 160
Understanding Objectives of Corporate Contributions Departments Yields More Grant Dollars, p. 161
How Your Volunteers' Employers Can Be an Added Funding Source, p. 162
Medtronic's Corporate Contributions Expected To Rise 15.4 Percent, p. 163
Nonprofit Grant Awards Are a Sure Bet in One Washington Community, p. 164
Two Foundations Created Through Corporate Restructuring, p. 164

Chapter 8: Corporate Support for Healthcare
Corporate Funder Desires To Provide Programs for the Medical Community, p. 169
Publishing Company Awards Funds to Community Healthcare Organizations, p. 169
Prudential Foundation Directs Funds to AIDS, Emergency Services, Health Professions, p. 170
Ameritech Recognizes Employee Volunteerism With Gifts to 642 Nonprofits, p. 171
$5 Million Corporate Commitment Focuses on Child Care, p. 172
Pharmaceutical Company Makes $1.5 Million Commitment, Joins Aetna Funding Effort, p. 172
TV Series Supported With Pharmaceutical Company Grant, p. 174
UCSF Receives Funding for New Approach to Dental Disease Management, p. 175
Pacific Bell Grants Total $472,000, p. 175
Healthcare Technology Finds Supportive Funder in Ameritech, p. 175
Variety of Healthcare Projects Receive Funding From Minnesota Foundation, p. 175
Interest Seen in Creating Chronic Care Networks, p. 176
Business Collaboration Commits $100 Million To Fund Dependent Care Projects, p. 177
Charities Reaping Rewards From Corporate Employee Recognition Program, p. 179
Company Grants Give Jump Start to EMS Squads in Quest for Defibrillators, p. 180
Managed Care Organization Extends Philanthropic Reach, Majority of Contributions Go to Healthcare, p. 180
New Foundation To Continue Caremark's Philanthropic Efforts, p. 181
Corporation Funds Rehab Program, p. 181
Minnesota Health Organizations Have Added Corporate Funding Source, p. 182
Women's Health Benefits From Corporate Commitment, p. 182
Health Policy, Managed Care Ethics, Healthcare Decision-Making Attract Corporate Funds, p. 183
Prudential Foundation Grants Help Educate Public About Healthcare Reform Proposals, AIDS Prevention, p. 185
More Than One-Third of NYNEX Giving Directed to Health Services, p. 185
Business Dials Up $102,000 Gift of Phones, Time, p. 186
How a Corporate Donor-Matching Program Can Grant Your "Wishes", p. 186
Here's Another Way To Tap Into Corporate Donated Supplies, p. 187
Corporate Grant Allows Center To Expand Services, Hire Additional Employees, p. 188
Bank Foundation Supports Major Building Projects, p. 189
Mobil Foundation Health Support, p. 189
Foundation Aims To Improve Medical Research Programs, p. 190
Merck's Giving Signals Commitment to Medical Education, p. 191
Foundation Aims To Increase Awareness of Managed Care, p. 191
Combined GM Giving Over $54.6 Million, p. 192
Community Healthcare Grant Needs Supported by American Express, p. 193
Alcoa Foundation Funds Healthcare Services to the Disadvantaged, p. 194

Chapter 9: AIDS/HIV Program Funding
Federal Funding for AIDS Exceeds $58.4 Million, p. 199
Continued Funding Emphasis Will Aid HIV/AIDS-Related Organizations, p. 200
HIV/AIDS Early Intervention Services Sought for Funding, p. 201
Funding Provided for HIV Early Intervention Services, p. 201
$17 Million Targeted for Community-Based HIV Prevention Projects, p. 202
Emphasis on Family- and Community-Based HIV Translates Into $1 Million for Individual Health Organizations, p. 203
Adolescent HIV/AIDS Programs Point Way to Replication Funds, p. 204
$1.9 Million Targeted for Services for Youths With HIV, p. 205
Feds Fund Integrated System of Activities Preventing HIV Infection, Other Health Problems, p. 206
Funding Provided for Integrated HIV Service Delivery, p. 207
NIAAA Funds Programs To Reduce HIV Among Alcohol-Using Populations, p. 208
HHS Dedicates $1 Million To Support HIV Care for Native Americans, p. 208
International AIDS Collaborations Tapped for Center Funding, p. 209
Hunt for AIDS Vaccine Continues With New Round of Funding, p. 210
Unique Hospice Dual Diagnosis Program Attracts Support, p. 211
Four-Year Funding Program Targets Innovative AIDS Treatment, p. 212
HIV Service Delivery Projects Get Some $9.7 Million, p. 212
Federal Funds Target Better Care for Persons With HIV/AIDS, p. 212
$1.2 Million Targeted at Programs for Individuals With or at High Risk of HIV/AIDS, p. 213
Host of Government Agencies Looking To Fund AIDS Research, p. 214
Federal Funding on Tap for AIDS and HIV-Related Research, p. 215
AIDS Programs Receive Support From Foundations and Government, p. 216
Foundation Supports Coordinated Regional Effort Aimed at AIDS, p. 216
Government Encouraging Studies of Biological Factors in HIV Transmission, p. 217
AIDS Grant Funding Update, p. 218

Chapter 10: Funding for Cancer Programs
Foundation Created To Fund Cancer Researchers, p. 223
$2.4 Million for Research on Breast Cancer in Younger Women, p. 223
Early Detection Programs for Breast/Cervical Cancer To Receive $16 Million, p. 224
$1.5 Million for Cancer Control/Prevention for Native American Women, p. 225
New Cancer Treatments Are the Focus of $8 Million NCI Effort, p. 225
Wal-Mart Foundation Lends Support to Breast Cancer Programs, p. 226
Groups That Specialize in Supporting Minority Cancer Survivors Receive Grants, p. 226
$2.5 Million Earmarked for Adult Cancer Survivor Research, p. 227
$800,000 Awarded for Skin Cancer Prevention Projects, p. 227
Kresge Makes Largest Single Award to Institute's Cancer Campaign, p. 228
More Than $5 Million Dedicated to Breast Cancer Surveillance Research, p. 228
$8 Million in Funding Slated for Trials of Anti-Cancer Agents, p. 229
Collaborative Cancer Studies Eligible for $2.25 Million in Federal Funds, p. 229
Cancer Prevention Studies Eligible for $1.5 Million in Federal Funds, p. 230
Blue Cross-Blue Shield Plans Help Fund NCI Breast Cancer Research, p. 230
$1.5 Million for Cancer Pain Management in Outpatient Settings, p. 231
Where To Find Funding for Your Cancer Education Efforts, p. 231
Millions in Funding Focusing on Cancer in Rural Areas, p. 232
Chicago-Based Medical Center Receives $10 Million, p. 232
Avon Calling: Grassroots Breast Cancer Awareness, Education Gets Funds, p. 232
Income Tax Returns Yield More Than Refunds for Cancer Researchers, p. 233
Foundation Makes Record Move in Cancer Grantmaking, p. 233
GM Grant Drives Cancer Institute Campaign, p. 234
NCI Supports Research on Anti-Cancer Drugs, p. 234
Health System Attracts Corporate Support for Breast Cancer Efforts, p. 234

Chapter 11: Support for Child and Adolescent Healthcare Programs
Children's Organizations Receive Boost From Presidents' Summit, p. 239
Duke Endowment Commences $3 Million Program for Children and Families, p. 240
Foundation Launches $6 Million Program To Improve Health of California Youth, p. 241
Children's Health the Focus of a $3 Million Foundation Initiative, p. 242
Maternal/Child Health Continues To Attract Federal Funding, p. 242
Maternal and Child Health Services Programs To Receive Funding, p. 244
CDC Devotes $5.4 Million To Improve Immunization Delivery, p. 245
$9.3 Million for Children Immunization Program From Robert Wood Johnson, p. 245
Two Agencies Make $1 Million Investment in Pediatric Rehabilitation Projects, p. 246
$2.4 Million To Bridge Research, Clinical Application of Child Health, p. 247
Foundation Focuses on Children With Diabetes, p. 248
Prudential Funds On-Site Health Facility at Head Start Center, p. 249
HRSA Takes Aim To Improve Emergency Medical Services for Children, p. 250
Federal Grant Will Improve Children's Emergency Care, p. 250
Corporate Gift Will Help Ensure Appropriate Funding of Children's Services, p. 251
"Healthy Start" Focuses on Infant Mortality, p. 252
$1.4 Million Pew Grant Will Help Develop Prenatal Care Network, p. 252
Federal Funds Directed Toward Studies on Menopause, p. 253
CDC Awards More Than $100,000 for Pregnancy-Related Data System, p. 254
Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Receives Foundation Funding, p. 254
$50 Million in Healthy Start Grants Awarded, p. 255
Four-Year Eclampsia Study Receives Federal Support, p. 255
Commonwealth Fund Looks To Expand Pediatric Services, p. 255
Foundations Dedicate Funding to Collaborative Effort Including Prenatal Care Access, p. 256
Grant Program Reaching Hispanic Mothers, p. 256
Fathers Aren't Being Left Out of the Funding Picture, p. 257
Federal Grant Helps Substance Abuse Programs Link Child Abuse Prevention Strategies to Treatment, p. 257
Funding for School-Based Primary Care Programs, Staff Development, p. 258
Mental Health Issues Focus of Several Ongoing Federal Grant Programs, p. 259
States Receive $6.4 Million To Improve Services at Adolescent Community Mental Health Centers, p. 260
Family and Children's Programs Receive Boost From the Prudential Foundation, p. 261
Prenatal Care, School-Based Programs Are Among Funders' Interests, p. 262

Chapter 12: Community Health Services and Rural Healthcare Programs
Feds To Continue Support of Community-Based Health Services, p. 267
Foundation Partnership Offers $24.5 Million To Transform Public Health System, p. 268
Funding for Community-Based Health Services Available in New Jersey, p. 269
Pfizer Grants Focus on Investment in Community Health, p. 270
Physicians Reach Out Through RWJF Funding Program, p. 271
Integration, Rural Health Outreach Are Dual Interests of Federal Grant Initiative, p. 271
State Funds Target Healthcare for Rural, Underserved Populations, p. 272
Fund Targets $300 Million to Rural America, p. 273
Grants Target Rural Healthcare Expansion, p. 275
Rural Health Research Spotlighted for Potential $9.6 Million Investment, p. 276
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Awards 11 Mini-Grants, p. 276
Traffic Violations Yield Trauma Care Funds, p. 277
Colorado Emergency Medical Services Receive $2 Million, p. 277
Corporate Funder Continues Telemedicine Support, p. 278
More Funders Planning To Invest in Rural Healthcare Initiatives, p. 278
$6 Million Program Offers Example of What Grantmakers Are Looking To Fund in Coming Years, p. 280
Funders Looking To Expand Rural Access to Healthcare Through Telemedicine, p. 282
Coalition Outreach Projects To Receive $2 Million in Federal Funding, p. 283
$23 Million Initiative Focuses on Establishing Home-Based Volunteer Services, p. 283
$6.5 Million Program Focuses on Rural/ Elderly, Chronically Ill, p. 284
Kellogg Foundation Grant Aims To Bridge Gap Between Healthcare Providers and Migrant Farmworkers, p. 284
Community Health Projects Awarded $4.7 Million in Foundation Funds, p. 285
$3 Million in Federal Funding Helps Establish Rural Healthcare Network, p. 285
Grant Supports Community Health Partnership, p. 286
Community/Rural Grant Funding Update, p. 287

Chapters 13 Through 22

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Introduction

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