Posted 05/22/2009 - 03:35:22pm by David Bank in Encore Colleges
The Caregiving Project for Older Americans, a partnership of the International Longevity Center-USA and the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, announces a third year of funding for the 2009 Community College Training Initiative grants. The grants, which are offered through support from MetLife Foundation, are designed to encourage the development of accessible training programs for caregivers of older adults.
This year, up to fifteen grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to community colleges and other two-year institutions. At a minimum, programs being considered must have an implementation plan that's set to begin by September 2009, with full implementation of the program taking place by Spring 2010. Final selection of grantees will be made July 2009.
The deadline for submissions is June 8, 2009. RFPs can be downloaded here. Questions can be directed to ccct.2009@ilcusa.org.
About The Caregiving Project for Older Americans
The Caregiving Project for Older Americans is an action-oriented collaboration that aims to improve the nation's caregiving workforce through training, the establishment of standards, and the creation of a career ladder. Bolstering support for family caregivers is another major goal of the project. A joint venture of the International Longevity Center-USA and the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education the effort combines the talents of a policy research center with a clinical outpatient and health education program. To learn more about the project visit http://www.ilcusa.org/caregiving.
About MetLife Foundation
MetLife Foundation was established by MetLife to carry on its long-standing tradition of corporate citizenship and community involvement. Grants support education, health, civic and cultural programs, with a focus on addressing shifting U.S. demographics through its work, including the growing number of older adults in America. More information about the Foundation is available at www.metlife.org.
Contact Information
Heather Sutton, Director of Development and Corporate Relations 212-517-1307
heathers@ilcusa.org
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