Year 2019

Year 2019

Tribal EpiCenters
05/23/2019

BUILD Transportation Grant Program

Grant Opportunities

What is the BUILD Transportation Grant Program? The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 appropriated $900 million, available for obligation through September 30, 2021, for National Infrastructure Investments. As with previous rounds, funds for the FY2019 BUILD Transportation program are to be awarded on a competitive basis for projects that will have a significant local or regional impact. Funding provided under National Infrastructure Investments have supported capital projects which repair bridges or improve infrastructure to a state of good repair; projects that implement safety improvements to reduce fatalities and serious injuries, including improving grade crossings or providing shorter or more direct access to critical health services; projects that connect communities and people to jobs, services, and education; and, projects that anchor economic revitalization and job growth in communities.

Webinar: How to Compete for BUILD Transportation Grants – Tribal and Rural Applicants
Adobe Connect Recording
PowerPoint Slides

Tribal EpiCenters
05/22/2019

National Conference on American Indian/Alaska Native Injury and Violence Prevention

Call for Abstracts

The call for abstracts is now open for the National Conference on American Indian/Alaska Native Injury and Violence Prevention. The conference will take place July 23-25 in Denver, Colorado at the Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel. Six tracks will be featured that encompass a wide range of injury prevention topics, along with several keynote speakers. Tracks are listed below, and a description of each track can be found on the Call for Abstracts website.

  1. Community and Culture
  2. Innovative Strategies and Emerging Issues in AI/AN Injury and Violence Prevention
  3. Linking Clinical and Community Injury Prevention Programs
  4. Program Development and Implementation
  5. Program Success, Evaluation, and Continuation
  6. Violence and Intentional Injury Prevention

All abstracts will be submitted via an online abstract submission portal that can be accessed by clicking here. You will need to create an account on the website prior to submitting an abstract.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is Friday, May 24.
Speakers will be notified no later than Friday, June 7.

Conference and hotel registration information will be released next week.
For any questions related to the conference contact Jason Hymer (ojg3@cdc.gov).

Tribal EpiCenters
05/22/2019

Technical Assistance for Response to Public Health or Healthcare Crises: OPIOID SUPPLEMENTAL

Grant Opportunities

Purpose:
CDC announces a supplemental funding opportunity for national, partner organizations that were previously awarded under the CDC-RFA-OT18-1804 NOFO: Technical Assistance for Response to Public Health or Healthcare Crises.” The purpose of this supplemental funding opportunity is to support activities associated with the national response to the opioid overdose epidemic. Such activities include staffing, procurement, and direct technical assistance. Funds may be directed to efforts that are within the scope of CDC-RFA-OT18-1804: Technical Assistance for Response to Public Health or Healthcare Crises.

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Tribal EpiCenters
05/22/2019

National Tribal Injury Prevention Digital Storytelling Workshop: Motor Vehicle Safety

Training, Workshop

Albuquerque Area Indian Health Board
7001 Prospect Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
July 9-11, 2019

Digital Storytelling is a low-cost, powerful way to promote change by sharing your voice with digital media, such as, images, music, video (optional). This workshop is designed for all levels of computer experience.

As you plan to attend the workshop, think of what story is most important for you to share with others.

Some examples,

  • Why is this story important to me? Why is it important to tell it now?
  • Who is the audience for this story?
  • Can I include my Native language, culture, and traditions in my story?

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