AMHC offers mini-grant opportunities
for National Minority Health Month
In recognition of National Minority Health Month observed in April, the Arkansas Minority Health Commission is offering an opportunity for your community-based, faith-based or non-profit organization to apply for up to $1,000 for events planned during the month of April. This year we encourage organizations to focus on Nutrition & Physical Fitness among minority communities. Deadline to apply is 1:30 pm Monday February 13, 2012.
In 2001, Minority Health Month became a national celebration. This 30-day campaign consists of numerous activities designed to solicit the interest and participation of minorities or providers of health services to minority populations. The purpose of this campaign is to also increase education, awareness, screenings and intervention strategies that encourage healthy lifestyles.
While the month is designed to reach minority Arkansans, services must be provided to anyone who presents for appropriate services. Organizations currently receiving grant funding from the Commission at the application deadline date are ineligible.
To obtain the Minority Health Month Sponsorship instructions and application, please use the links below or call Britni Mitchell at 501-682-6412 or toll-free at 1-877-264-2826.
MHM RFA Instructions 2012 - PDF
MHM RFA Application 2012 - Doc
National Minority Cancer Awareness Mini-Grants
Special emphasis of the ACC mini-grant Program will be devoted to programs/activities/events that honor the spirit of National Minority Cancer Awareness. On April 8, 1987, the U.S. House of Representatives Joint Resolution 119 designated the third week in April as “National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.” As explained in the Congressional Record, the resolution drew attention to “an unfortunate, but extremely important fact about cancer. While cancer affects men and women of every age, race, ethnic background, and economic class, the disease has a disproportionately severe impact on minorities and the economically disadvantaged.”
Minority Cancer Awareness Mini-grants are supported through a partnership between the Arkansas Cancer Coalition and Arkansas Minority Health Commission. Organizations must be a registered 501c3, or collaborate with a 501c3, to apply for mini-grants supported by this partnership. Partners are seeking applicants that serve disparate populations in Arkansas with creative health interventions that are aligned with chapter 5 of the Arkansas Cancer Plan (focusing on cancer disparities in Arkansas). Organizations that demonstrate they collaborate with community partners will be given special consideration. Two grants in the amount of $2,000 and $2,500 will be awarded.
AMHC Announces Shape Up Arkansas Competition
The Arkansas Minority Health Commission has partnered with Cumulus Broadcasting owners of Power 92, KOKY and Praise for the "Shape up Arkansas" challenge. Nine participants will participate in the 12 week contest for a chance to win $1500 dollars in cash prizes (provided by Cumulus). The winner of the challenge will be announced during the Ask the Doctor radio show on Power 92 in April. See Power 92, KOKY or Praise's facebook page to follow your team for a chance to win a prize if your team wins!!
The November/December Issue of the Minority Report
is now available!
Register for Arkansas Cancer Summit
National speakers, State Leaders and Policy Analysts to Discuss Cancer Control
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—The Arkansas Cancer Summit is an annual event hosted by the Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) to showcase progress ACC partners have made toward meeting the goals and objectives of the state’s cancer plan. The forum provides an opportunity for Coalition members and friends to network, share information and build new skills. Registration is available at http://www.arcancercoalition.org/conferences.