| The Greater Oregon Chapter community grants program is designed to invest in priority projects that further the March of Dimes mission, support national campaign 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:
1. Increasing availability and quality of health care/prevention services for all women of childbearing age and/or pregnant women
2. Increasing availability of genetics services and folic acid education
The applicant must provide services in Oregon or SW Washington (Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum Counties only) The chapter community grants fund for 2009 is approximately $116,000.
Click the link below for full application guidelines. If you would like to apply for a grant and meet the eligibility requirements (see guidelines), contact Joanne Rogovoy for application materials. You can reach Joanne at the Greater Oregon Chapter office at 503.222.9434 or 800.811.0805 if outside the Portland area or via email at jrogovoy at marchofdimes dot com.
Applications are due October 29, 2008.
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