Safety and Health for Older Women Grant

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health Safety and Health for Older Women program will provide funding for activities and events that enhance access to information and health care resources for women over the age of 50. 

Deadline: November 15, 2012; Amount of funding: Award ceiling: $2,500

Community-based partnerships and collaborations are strongly encouraged. Activities that educate health professionals on issues related to older women are also strongly encouraged. 

Proposed activities should focus on one of the three focus areas:

1.         Prevention and Behavioral Health, such as:

o          Chronic disease self-management

o          Cardiovascular disease

o          HIV/AIDS in older women

o          Oral health care in older women

2.         Abuse in Older Adults: Including but not limited to interpersonal and domestic violence prevention, elder rights protection, and trauma

3.         Care Giving: Including the role of older women as a caregiver for spouse or parent, and the role of guardian for grandchildren/children

Eligibility        Applications will be accepted from:

•           Public and private organizations

•           Community- and faith-based organizations

•           Health professionals’ organizations

•           Colleges and universities

•           Community health centers

•           Hospitals

•           Health departments