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The Safety-net Enhancement Initiative pre-proposal information session conducted by the Health Team on October 27 is now available for viewing. The PowerPoint slides that accompanied the session also are available online.

Visit the Caring Communities page of the Kresge Web site and scroll down to the section of that page that is devoted to the Safety-net Enhancement Initiative. There you will find a complete description of the initiative as well as links to the webcast and slides.

To view the webcast, you will need Windows Media Player or a plug in. If you do not have the appropriate player or plug in, you will be prompted to download the appropriate component.

The Safety-net Enhancement Initiative is a two-part grant opportunity designed to reduce disparities and improve the health outcomes of low-income children and adults by enhancing collaboration among the agencies and institutions providing health and social supports in their communities. Part 1 of the four-year initiative is a program planning and design phase. Part 2 is a demonstration phase.

The application deadline for Part 1 – the program planning and design phase – is 9 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on November 16, 2009. Grant award announcements will be made in January 2010.

Visit the Health Program section of the Kresge Web site to learn about the foundation’s grant opportunities in the health field.

If you have questions, e-mail our Grants Inquiry Coordinator or call 248-643-9630.