NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ISCHEMIC STROKE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AGED 35-50 MISSISSIIPI

NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF ISCHEMIC STROKE IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AGED 35-50 MISSISSIIPI Order Description Combating Ischemic Stroke in African American Women Agency Partner : We will approach the National Stroke Association to implement an initiative consistent with their mission is to “reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke”(http://www.stroke.org/aboutus). The National Stroke Association is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with a key focus area for 20142015 that includes increasing awareness and understanding of stroke. Funding sources for the programs of this agency includes donations and grants. Health Objective : Decrease the incidence of ischemic stroke in African American women, aged 3550, residing in Mississippi, by 10 percent in 3 years of program implementation. Funder : Genentech The Genentech Foundation provides financial support to qualified nonprofit, U.S.based charitable organizations. The Foundation awards grants in support of organizations that undertake charitable activities in the areas of: health science education and community civic initiatives. Genentech prioritizes and focuses funding towards programs and events such as: Patient Services, Patient Outreach, Patient Education, Disease Education, Fundraisers, Health Screenings, Scientific/Medical Meetings, Conferences, Seminars and Symposia. This foundation was identified because of its history of donating to nonprofit organizations and the nature of our objective is a communityfocused project that we believe appeals to the charitable interests of the foundation. Attached below is the funding solicitation and details of the application process. Funding Request Process Registration & Application ? Funding requests must be submitted online through the Genentech Funding System, which can be accessed using the apply for funding button to the right ? Before you can make a funding request on behalf of an organization using the Genentech Request System, must register as a user (see New User Registration Tip Sheet ) ? Completed funding request must be submitted at least 60 days before the start date of an activity ? All organizations register using the same process and require basic information so Genentech can determine the proper type of funding ? After submitting your basic information, you will be asked a series of questions to ascertain the correct type of funding. Based on your answers, you will be directed to an application specific to your funding type ? Once a request is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. (http://www.gene.com/good/grants/genentechfoundation/ howtoapply). Payment Process ? If a funding request is approved, an electronic Letter of Agreement (LOA) with the terms and conditions of the funding will be sent to all relevant parties ? The LOA must be electronically signed and accepted by the authorized signer ? will receive the funding via check or electronic payment after the acceptance of the LOA. Activity monitoring, evaluation and reconciliation is required for particular funding types The next deadline for submission of grant application is September 15, 2015. (http://www.gene.com/good/grants/genentechfoundation/ howtoapply). Resources: National Stroke Association www.stroke.org Genentech www.gene.com