Dear Safe Schools members and friends ...

FUNDING RESOURCES (thanks to NYAC for this):

1. Funders packet on LGBT youth is available

Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues (formerly the Working Group on Funding Lesbian and Gay Issues) has recently developed an informational packet that is focused specifically on LGBT youth. Undertaking a pro-active approach to educating funders on these issues the packet has been distributed to Youth Development program officers at more than 400 of the largest independent, corporate and community foundations throughout the country. The packet includes an issue brief, a profile of a foundation that funds LGBT youth projects and a philosophical piece, authored by a grantmaker, about the importance of supporting LGBT youth programs. These are easily reproducible materials and it is our hope that they will serve as a resource for your grantseeking activities. If you would like to obtain a copy of the youth Packet, please call 212-475-2930 or e-mail info@lgbtfunders.org. Please mention that you heard about this resource through NYAC.

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2. Grants available to NYAC members for books and other resources

"Free to Learn" is an exciting project aimed at improving school communities. The project offers high school-based Gay-Straight Alliances, GLSEN chapters, PFLAG chapters, and NYAC member organizations with a grant opportunity for LGBT-related book and video donations to individual school libraries. Rather than simply being a means of donating books to schools that may or may not want or use them, "Free to Learn" is designed to ensure that such materials are meaningfully integrated into school programming.

GLSEN has been able to secure funding to offer $150 grants to PFLAG and GLSEN chapters, NYAC member organizations, or GSAs who meet with school librarians to discuss their collections on LGBT issues and to offer them the opportunity to expand those collections with books and materials from the GLSEN Bookstore. These grants are available due to the generosity of "Adam:A Queer Youth Project," a funding collaboration of Ralph Alpert, Michael Dively, and Weston Milliken. Currently about 60 grants are available and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis until funding is exhausted.

GLSEN will process applications and provide technical support and advice through its website. (You may access the specific application form and additional information by going to www.glsen.org and do a search for "Free to Learn" or you may go directly to the Free to Learn URL: http://www.glsen.org/binary-data/GLSEN_ARTICLES/pdf_file/148.pdf

What are the goals of "Free to Learn"?

• To use book donations as an advocacy and education tool.
• To help NYAC member organizations, PFLAG chapters, GLSEN chapters, and GSAs to build relationships with school librarians.

• To provide materials which enhance school curricula and programming.
• To enrich the collections of hundreds of school libraries.

• Nationally-provided grant monies for local, in-school use.
• National media campaign that increases visibility of participating groups.
• Opportunity to organize towards a more inclusive school environment.
• Opportunity to initiate positive and lasting relationships with schools and librarians.
• Opportunity to advocate for change while providing a valuable service.

• Select and meet with school librarians to discuss collections and to ensure that donated materials will, in fact, be accessible to students.
• Each school may receive only one grant of $150 worth of materials from the GLSEN Bookstore.
• Submit a special order through GLSEN using the forms on the web site: http://www.glsen.org/binary-data/GLSEN_ARTICLES/pdf_file/148.pdf

For further questions, please contact:

Andrew Singer
GLSEN Western Field Office Assistant
870 Market Street #547
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-551-9788
asinger@glsen.org
http://www.glsen.org

Joseph Truong or Koren Hoard
Regional Field Assistants
National Youth Advocacy Coalition
1638 R Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
202-319-7596
joseph@nyacyouth.org or koren@nyacyouth.org

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3. Federal funding for STD studies available (due February 15)

Fund Title:Competitive Supplemental Funds for Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems: Monitoring STD Prevalence and Reproductive Health Services for Adolescent Women in Special Settings

Fund Number:Program Announcement 99000-K

Funder Name:US Department of Health and Human Services Public Health Service Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Fund Description:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2001 funds for a competitive supplement to the Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems (CSPS) Grants for monitoring STD prevalence and reproductive health services in adolescent women in facilities serving high-risk populations. This program addresses the "Healthy People 2010" priority areas of Family Planning and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. This is the third year of supplemental awards for these activities. The objectives of these supplemental awards are to (1) assess the prevalence of and monitor trends in STDs, pregnancy, and contraceptive use in adolescent women in school-based clinics, drug treatment centers, juvenile detention centers, and clinics for homeless youth; (2) enhance services for STD prevention and family planning to prevent STDs, unintended pregnancies, and their complications for these populations; and (3) foster collaboration and referrals between different sectors of reproductive health care.

Inclusive Target Audience(s):306 - Adolescents , 335 - Persons Practicing High Risk Behavior , 375 - Homeless Persons , 390 - Women , 590 - Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinics , 650 - Law Enforcement and Correctional Agencies

Exclusive Target Audience(s):n/a

Fund Subject(s):Health care , Prevention programs , Risk reduction, Sexually transmitted diseases

Fund Duration:1 year only (this funding is to support start-up operation of this project).

Letter of Intent Date:n/a

Application Deadline:February 15, 2001

Intended Award Date(s):n/a

Project Start Date(s):n/a

Amount Available:- Total:$225,000.00

Amount of Fund:- Maximum:$750,000.00

Notes on the Funding Amount:Approximately $225,000 is available in FY 2001 to supplement approximately three CSPS awards. It is expected that the maximum award will be $75,000 for proposed activities in at least three of four sites serving high-risk adolescent women:(1) a school-based clinic, (2) a drug treatment center (or drug treatment intake facility), (3) a juvenile detention facility, and (4) a homeless youth clinic.

Number of Funds Expected to be Awarded:3

Fund Location (Eligibility):Location unrestricted. (United States)
Fund Location (Ineligibility):n/a
Fundee, Geographic Location (Eligibility):Location unrestricted. (United States)
Fundee, Geographic Location (Ineligibility):n/a
Fundee, Other Eligibility:Eligible applicants are the 65 state and local STD programs that (1) currently receive STD funding for the Comprehensive STD Prevention Systems (CSPS) grant, and (2) did not receive supplemental funding for this project in FY 1999 or FY 2000.

Fundee, Other Restrictions:n/a
Fund Products:n/a
Fundee, Type of Support:Program development
Fundee, Inclusive Target Organizations:CNY - County CTY - City STA - State
Fundee, Exclusive Target Organizations:n/a

Application Procedure Contact Person:Kang Lee
http://www.cdc.gov
Grants Management Branch
Procurement and Grants Office
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Room 2907, 2920 Brandywine Road
Atlanta, GA 30341 -4146
770-488-2733
404-488-2847 - FAX
kil8@cdc.gov
Grants Management Specialist

Application Technical info Person:Susan Wang
Atlanta, GA
404-639-8371

Application, Type of Information Required:
Submit the original and two copies of PHS 5161-1 (OMB Number 0937-0189). Call 888-GRANTS4 (888-472-6874) to receive additional written information and request an application kit. Access Web site http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/99000-K.htm to get the Program Announcement.

Fund Note:n/a

Fund Identification Number:1758

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