About the Chapter Community Grants Program
The chapter community grants program is designed to invest in priority projects that further the March of Dimes mission, support national and state objectives, and further our strategic goal of reducing disparities in birth outcomes. Proposals will be accepted from organizations with the capacity, competence and experience to accomplish project goals and objectives through one of the following strategies:
In order to be eligible to receive a March of Dimes chapter grant, an organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit 501(eligibilty)(3) or for profit organization or government agency. The March of Dimes does not award grants to individuals.
FUNDING PRIORITIES
1. Providing or enhancing risk reduction education and/or services. Risk reduction projects include, but are not limited to:
· Focusing on premature birth recurrence prevention such as education about “17P” (17a hydroxyprogesterone caproate) treatment for women who have had a previous singleton premature birth.
· Enhancing services for pregnant women with chronic diseases that increase the risk of premature birth such as diabetes and hypothyroidism.
2. Initiating a quality improvement program related to premature birth prevention with the goal of catalyzing systems change, such as:
· Focusing on quality improvement programs that address late preterm birth through systems that ensure compliance with ACOG guidelines regarding elective labor inductions and cesarean sec tions performed prior to 39 weeks.
Grant Schedule:
The March of Dimes New Jersey Chapter funds a number of community grants each year. The range for these grants is $10,000 to $75,000.
Letter of Intent Release: April 2, 2010
Letter of Intent Due: May 27, 2010
Full Grant Invitation: June 26, 2010
Grant Applications Due: August 9, 2010
2011 Grants Announced: January 2011
 2010 New Jersey Community Grants
2010 Grant Budget Form |
