Alabama Grants 2019: Health, Nutrition, Career, Early Learning Support, Lecture notes of Nursing

Recommended grants for various organizations in alabama for cycle 1 2019. The grants support initiatives in access to care, nutrition/physical activity, career/college readiness, and early learning. Funded projects include capacity building for student service learning, medical transportation, free basic health care, executive director positions, and food distribution. Other initiatives include expanding services to community schools, providing professional development workshops, and building new pre-k playgrounds.

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Recommended Grants Cycle 1 2019
Access to Care
Albert Schweitzer Fellowship - Alabama Chapter, $5,000 to support capacity building as the
Alabama chapter establishes itself as an independent non-profit providing opportunities for in-
depth, year-long service learning for students pursuing health and health-care related
professions.
The Arc of Walker County, $20,000 to purchase three vehicles for medical transportation needs
for Residential, Day Program, Supported Living, and Early Intervention participants.
Changed Lives Christian Center, $25,000 to provide free basic health care, including mental
health care, from volunteer providers at a monthly medical night for homeless patients.
Episcopal Foundation of Jefferson County dba St. Martin's in the Pines, $17,000 to purchase a
wheelchair lift van to transport residents to medical appointments.
Fair Haven Retirement Center, $20,000 to provide oral health education, dental screenings, and
oral hygiene services at low-income senior centers in partnership with UAB School of Dentistry.
GirlSpring, $15,000 to develop an mobile application so that web-based programming in self-
esteem, positive body image, substance abuse prevention, and health education can reach more
girls, especially girls who may not have access to desktop computing.
Kid One Transport, $24,000 to support a collaboration between Kid One and Travelers Aid of
Greater Birmingham to provide transportation to medical appointments for disabled and elderly
individuals in Jefferson and Walker Counties, reducing duplication of services.
No More Martyrs (Fiscal Sponsor Children's Policy Council), $5,000 to support access to mental
health services for women at the Housing Authority of Birmingham’s Campus of Hope through
biweekly group support.
Oasis Counseling for Women & Children, $20,000 to develop a protocol for specialized mental
health care treatment specific to child victims of human trafficking as part of the Child
Trafficking Solutions Project.
United Ability (formerly UCP of Greater Bham), $15,000 to support implementation of a series
of Early Intervention Specialty Clinics to support children diagnosed with a developmental
disability, or identified as high-risk, and their parents. Clinics will include a team of specialists
providing evaluation diagnosis, treatment plans and equipment recommendation.
Unless U, $50,000 to support building a new, permanent home for this organization which
provides academic and life skills education for adults aged 19 to 40 with developmental
disabilities in a university-style setting.
The WellHouse, $35,000 to support on-site medical services for women and children survivors
of human trafficking at The Wellhouse’s St. Clair campus in partnership with UAB School of
Nursing.
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Recommended Grants – Cycle 1 2019

Access to Care

  • Albert Schweitzer Fellowship - Alabama Chapter, $5,000 to support capacity building as the Alabama chapter establishes itself as an independent non-profit providing opportunities for in- depth, year-long service learning for students pursuing health and health-care related professions.
  • The Arc of Walker County , $20,000 to purchase three vehicles for medical transportation needs for Residential, Day Program, Supported Living, and Early Intervention participants.
  • Changed Lives Christian Center , $25,000 to provide free basic health care, including mental health care, from volunteer providers at a monthly medical night for homeless patients.
  • Episcopal Foundation of Jefferson County dba St. Martin's in the Pines , $17,000 to purchase a wheelchair lift van to transport residents to medical appointments.
  • Fair Haven Retirement Center , $20,000 to provide oral health education, dental screenings, and oral hygiene services at low-income senior centers in partnership with UAB School of Dentistry.
  • GirlSpring , $15,000 to develop an mobile application so that web-based programming in self- esteem, positive body image, substance abuse prevention, and health education can reach more girls, especially girls who may not have access to desktop computing.
  • Kid One Transport , $24,000 to support a collaboration between Kid One and Travelers Aid of Greater Birmingham to provide transportation to medical appointments for disabled and elderly individuals in Jefferson and Walker Counties, reducing duplication of services.
  • No More Martyrs (Fiscal Sponsor Children's Policy Council), $5,000 to support access to mental health services for women at the Housing Authority of Birmingham’s Campus of Hope through biweekly group support.
  • Oasis Counseling for Women & Children , $20,000 to develop a protocol for specialized mental health care treatment specific to child victims of human trafficking as part of the Child Trafficking Solutions Project.
  • United Ability (formerly UCP of Greater Bham), $15,000 to support implementation of a series of Early Intervention Specialty Clinics to support children diagnosed with a developmental disability, or identified as high-risk, and their parents. Clinics will include a team of specialists providing evaluation diagnosis, treatment plans and equipment recommendation.
  • Unless U , $50,000 to support building a new, permanent home for this organization which provides academic and life skills education for adults aged 19 to 40 with developmental disabilities in a university-style setting.
  • The WellHouse , $35,000 to support on-site medical services for women and children survivors of human trafficking at The Wellhouse’s St. Clair campus in partnership with UAB School of Nursing.

Nutrition/Physical Activity

  • Alabama Childhood Food Solutions Inc , $45,000 to support initial costs of a new, paid Executive Director position to increase capacity for this currently all-volunteer food distribution organization.
  • Backyard Blessings, $24,000 to purchase of a cargo van which would provide capacity to serve all schools in Walker County with a weekend backpack food program.
  • Christian Service Mission , $25,000 to complete build-out of a commercial teaching kitchen which will host cooking classes, daily benevolent meal preparation, and other community health and lifestyle-skills education opportunities.
  • Community Food Bank of Central Alabama , $30,000 to pilot a Fresh Produce Purchasing Network to increase fresh produce distribution to food insecure households in Central Alabama by coordinating seasonal purchases with regional partners to split tractor trailer loads of produce among local food distributors.
  • Freshwater Land Trust , $25,000 to plan for extension of the Jones Valley Trail, including monthly meetings, site visits and design, and to prepare for a federal grant request to fund construction.
  • Hope House Church , $2,000 to start up meal preparation education program for children and adults, featuring nutritious, kid-friendly meals on a budget.
  • United Way of Central Alabama, $25,000 to support a capital campaign for the new home of Meals on Wheels, including a commercial kitchen with access to two loading docks, offices for program staff and a volunteer training center.

Career/College Readiness

  • Birmingham Bible Church , $8,000 to support soft skills education and enrichment for students at Hayes School.
  • Birmingham Business Alliance , $60,000 to support a new staff position designed to support alignment between curriculum at local post-secondary institutions and the needs of local industry, as well as education and outreach to students and faculty regarding career pathways in Birmingham and local employer engagement.
  • Birmingham Urban League, $40,000 to support scale-up of thrice-weekly educational enrichment and career-ready programs in neighborhood opportunity centers in the western area of Birmingham.
  • Central Six Development Council, Inc. , $65,000 to implement apprenticeships and work-based learning models to create seamless pathways to connect high school students with high-demand careers, improving alignment between labor supply and demand in the Greater Birmingham community.

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  • Mitchell's Place , $20,000 to replace aging and obsolete smart boards and continue providing high-quality pre-school programs for young children with autism.
  • National Society of Black Engineers , $25,000 to expand enrollment in the Summer Engineering Experience for kids program from 75 to over 100, providing opportunities to expose 3rd-5th grade students to engineering careers and engage them in STEM learning experience, with STEM-focused college students serving as instructors and role models.
  • New Leaders , $40,000 to support continued partnership with the Birmingham City School to provide professional development to school leaders (including principals, assistant principals, and lead teachers) to enhance instructional leadership and coaching and improve student outcomes.
  • Restoration Academy , $50,000 to support building of a new middle school that will allow for enrollment of nearly 200 new students.
  • Shelby Elementary School , $15,000 to furnish two new STEM labs with high quality materials and equipment for daily use by the 199 Pre-K through fifth grade students at this Title 1 elementary school.
  • STAIR of Birmingham , $30,000 to support a Director of School Partnerships who will increase capacity and quality of services by working closely with school-based professionals for student referral into STAIR’s twice-weekly tutoring program, support volunteers, and conduct a review of current curriculum.