August 15 Is Deadline to Apply for $20,000 Awards for
Innovative Programs for Alzheimer's Caregivers
Government agencies, nonprofit organizations and universities are invited to apply for the first annual Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards. The application is due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time Friday, August 15, 2008. To access the easy online application, click here, or copy and paste into your browser the following link: http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=2188
Three awards of $20,000 each will be given to organizations to recognize unique programs that address the needs of Alzheimer's caregivers. One award will be granted in each of three categories:
* Policy and Advocacy
* Creative Expression
* Diverse/Multicultural Communities
The National Center on Caregiving at Family Caregiver Alliance oversees this national awards program through a grant from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation. Winners will be announced in November.
