Funding is available from the Regional Offices on Women’s Health (OWH) for activities and events in support of projects that address obesity prevention in minority and underserved women and girls.
Approximately 60 million adults or 30 percent of the adult population is now considered obese. While obesity has had major adverse health effects on adults, it has had an even more profound effect on children. Statistics show that 61 percent of overweight 5 to 10-year-olds already has at least one risk factor for heart disease.
Overweight and obesity significantly contribute to many serious health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, osteoarthritis, and some types of cancer. Obesity also profoundly impacts a person’s self-image and mental health.
Funding is available for specific activities intended to prevent, raise awareness of, or respond to overweight and obesity problems in communities within the US and its affiliated territories. Projects may focus on helping communities, individuals, or families to implement healthy eating habits and/or increase opportunities for, and engage in, physical activity. Other projects that will be considered include training for health care providers to address obesity in minority and underserved women and girls in a culturally appropriate manner and the development of organizational policies that create healthier environments.
Funding is available to eligible entities located in the USA and it’s territories. Eligible entities may include: public and private non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, national organizations, colleges and universities, health care providing organizations, government agencies, professional organizations, tribal government agencies and tribal/urban Indian, Native American/Alaska Native organizations. Community-based partnerships and collaborations are strongly encouraged
Projects will be funded up to a maximum amount of $2,500.
The OWH has contracted with John Snow Incorporated (JSI) to administer this Request For Applications (RFA). The complete RFA is available online at the US Women's Health website. Applications must be received no later than February 10, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (ET). An applicant conference call to provide an overview of the funding opportunity will be held on: January 18 at 1 p.m EST
If you have questions or need assistance please call 1-866-224-3815. Baltimore organizations are encouraged to apply.
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