Introduction

The purpose of the Appalachian Diabetes Control and Translation project is to prevent and control diabetes through developing coalitions in distressed counties in Appalachia. The project will help coalitions organize around the problem of diabetes, including planning, implementing and evaluating their specific projects.  The community projects should seek to help people with type 2 diabetes control their disease and prevent the disease in people who may be at risk.

Strengthening Grant Applications for 2015-16

 

We are offering small skills building “strengthening grants” of $3,000 to the existing diabetes coalitions in Kentucky.  (Refer to page 4 for a list of the eligible counties.) The purpose of this grant is to help diabetes coalitions strengthen their planning skills and to equip them to implement evidence-based and best practice programs in their county.

Applicants must complete the following requirements:

1. Complete the application      form on the following page.
2. Commit to send a minimum      of three people to attend a three-hour planning workshop using the      Diabetes Today for Community Leaders model. 
3. Commit to two or more evidence-based      or best practice programs. Please      refer page 4 for a list of recommended programs. If you want more information about these      programs please contact Shelia Plogger: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 304-545-0424.
4. Submit quarterly reports      on your activities to the Marshall online system, including progress      toward meeting evidence-based program performance targets.
5. Funds are to be used only      for the purpose of implementing the recommended programs.

Application Deadline

The application must be received by November 20, 2015.