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David’s Foundation in Austin, Texas, has announced summer grants totaling more than $25 million in support of organizations working to provide more affordable health care to residents of the area.

To that end, more than $11 million in grants was awarded to safety net clinics that provide primary and preventive care to low-income families. David’s Foundation Press Release 06/30/2016. David’s Foundation Awards $13 Million to Austin-Area Nonprofits
David’s Foundation Awards Nearly $27 Million to Texas Nonprofits
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David’s Foundation Awards $8.9 Million for Mental Health
David’s Foundation Awards Grants Totaling $11.8 Million to Improve Health
February 4, 2013 Dell Foundation Commits $50 Million to Create Medical School at University of Texas at Austin
Barr Foundation Awards $13.3 Million in Grants June 26, 2016 Hilton Foundation Awards $22.9 Million in Second-Quarter Grants June 28, 2016

Findley Lake Community Foundation Holds Boat Parade – post-journal.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information – Jamestown | Post-Journal

FINDLEY LAKE – As a Fourth of July tradition, a boat parade was held at Findley Lake Monday afternoon as crowds gathered to see what was in store this year.

As a Fourth of July tradition, a boat parade was held at Findley Lake Monday afternoon. colors which placed first in the motor boat category at Findley Lake’s Community Foundation Boat Parade on Monday.

A pontoon sporting the colors of the Pittsburgh Steelers, which placed first in the pontoon category.

The boat parade was put on by the Findley Lake Community Foundation.

Tuesday 5 July
2016

Innovative Otago brain research
supported by Neurological
Foundation

University of Otago scientists have
gained a total of around $912,000 to pursue eight brain
research projects in the Neurological Foundation’s July
funding round announced today.

The new Otago projects
include investigations into a new mode of treatment for
epilepsy, brain activity involved in impulsivity, and a
potential therapeutic protein that could grow new brain
cells.

Also among the projects are efforts to develop
reliable methods for examining the effect of cannabidiol in
epilepsy and a new approach to using deep brain stimulation
to treat stroke patients.

Other projects focus on
mechanisms of proteins in oxidative stress in brain
disorders, measuring impact forces to the head and
brain-injury mechanisms, and studying changes in brain
circuitry to increase knowledge of the anatomical basis of
schizophrenia and ADHD-like hyperactivity.

Announcing the
latest grants, Neurological Foundation Executive Director
Max Ritchie says the round illustrates the breadth of brain
research in New Zealand as it continues to contribute to and
progress global knowledge of neurological
disorders.

Otago’s project
grants:

Professor Cliff Abraham
(Department of Psychology)

$180,342

Stimulation of
neurogenesis by a potential therapeutic
protein

(The investigation of a neuroprotective
protein’s potential to rescue memory function)

Lead
investigator Professor Cliff Abraham, one of New Zealand’s
top Alzheimer’s disease researchers, and co-investigators
from the University’s Department of Biochemistry, Dr
Stephanie Hughes and Professor Warren Tate, aim to
investigate the ability of a neuroprotective protein called
secreted amyloid precursor protein-alpha (sAPP) to enhance
the birth of new nerve cells in the adult brain. Professor Hampton and
co-investigators Dr Paul Pace and Professor Christine
Winterbourn from the Department of Anatomy at the University
of Otago, Christchurch, and Associate Professor Christine
Jasoni from the Department of Anatomy at the University of
Otago, propose that oxidative stress has more subtle effects
through interfering with neurite structure.

Professor Neil McNaughton (Department of
Psychology)

$199,605

Investigating the role of
sub-thalamic nucleus activity in impulsivity in a model
using optogenetic technology

(Using innovative
technology to investigate brain activity involved in
impulsivity, a common side effect of treatments used in
Parkinson’s disease)

Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
is an important alternative or supplement to pharmacological
treatment for many disorders. The results will improve the understanding
of how normal and pathological activity are related in
disorders such as PD and OCD; and will determine if
different patterns of STN-DBS can selectively mediate its
therapeutic and off-target effects at a single site
providing a basis for improved DBS treatment outcomes across
a range of disorders.

Associate Professor Dorothy Oorschot
(Department of Anatomy)

$190,383

Opposite changes in
midbrain dopamine circuitry in schizophrenia versus
ADHD-like hyperactivity

(Measuring changes in brain
circuitry to increase knowledge of the anatomical basis of
schizophrenia and ADHD-like hyperactivity)

The
relation between the anatomy of brain cell circuits and
their functions is central to understanding information
processing in the brain. An
understanding of these structural alterations and
relationships, should they exist, will significantly
increase knowledge on the anatomical basis of schizophrenia
and of ADHD-like hyperactivity, and will provide a marked
step forward in understanding the core biology and thus
allow for a mechanism-driven approach to new opportunities
for treatment.

Associate Professor John Reynolds
(Department of Anatomy)

$192,307

Harnessing
metaplasticity for stroke recovery using transcranial
magnetic stimulation

(Investigating a new approach
to brain stimulation in a model of stroke to optimise
recovery)

Stroke is the leading cause of adult
disability in New Zealand. Dr Jones is a specialist in epilepsy
modelling.

Associate Professor Neil Waddell (Department of
Oral Rehabilitation)

$12,000

Development of a
skin/skull/brain model to measure impact forces to the head
and brain-injury mechanisms

In professional contact
sports and martial arts, there are increasing reports
linking mild traumatic brain injuries (concussion and
subconcussion) to early onset dementia and chronic traumatic
encephalopathy. The
aim of this research is to develop a skin/skull/brain model
to measure impact forces to the head and brain, (by
subjecting the prototype to impact testing with a bamboo
sword in the martial art of kendo, where head strikes are
routine) to help in the understanding of the biomechanics of
brain injury in concussion and subconcussion.

In her letter, she suggests that a stipulation be added in order for groups to qualify for funds from Sarasota County’s Tourist Development Cultural/Arts grant program: agree to provide arts experiences and opportunities for students attending Title I schools, which serve some of our county’s most economically disadvantaged families.

While the Arts and Cultural Alliance and all of our member organizations and community partners are in full agreement that we need to do everything possible to support the education of all children living in our county, regardless of income levels, we also need to realize that the usage of certain funds is restricted by state statute.

Such is the case with funds made available through the tourist development tax. In fact, the very same arts and cultural organizations that receive support from the tourist development tax work now, and have worked for many years, hand in hand with Sarasota County Schools and our community partners to provide thousands of arts experiences and opportunities each year for children throughout the school district, including those from Title I schools.

For instance, under the leadership of The Patterson Foundation, we have formed a community partnership composed of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Sarasota County Schools, the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County to bring a leading-edge program called EdExploreSRQ to our local school district.

EdExploreSRQ is dedicated to creating and funding the highest quality arts, cultural and scientific programming for all children in our schools. Each year, through this program, thousands of area students engage in learning experiences provided both in their schools and through visits to local arts and cultural organizations.

Because of the efforts and support of these groups, Sarasota County is one of only a handful of communities in the nation to be invited to participate in the Any Given Child program, sponsored by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. In her letter, she suggests that a stipulation be added in order for groups to qualify for funds from Sarasota County’s Tourist Development Cultural/Arts grant program: agree to provide arts experiences and opportunities for students attending Title I schools, which serve some of our county’s most economically disadvantaged families.

While the Arts and Cultural Alliance and all of our member organizations and community partners are in full agreement that we need to do everything possible to support the education of all children living in our county, regardless of income levels, we also need to realize that the usage of certain funds is restricted by state statute.

Such is the case with funds made available through the tourist development tax. In fact, the very same arts and cultural organizations that receive support from the tourist development tax work now, and have worked for many years, hand in hand with Sarasota County Schools and our community partners to provide thousands of arts experiences and opportunities each year for children throughout the school district, including those from Title I schools.

For instance, under the leadership of The Patterson Foundation, we have formed a community partnership composed of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Sarasota County Schools, the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, the Science and Environment Council of Southwest Florida and the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County to bring a leading-edge program called EdExploreSRQ to our local school district.

EdExploreSRQ is dedicated to creating and funding the highest quality arts, cultural and scientific programming for all children in our schools. Each year, through this program, thousands of area students engage in learning experiences provided both in their schools and through visits to local arts and cultural organizations.

Because of the efforts and support of these groups, Sarasota County is one of only a handful of communities in the nation to be invited to participate in the Any Given Child program, sponsored by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

A special thank you to the help of Andrew Bauer, assistant professional at the Brandon Golf Course, who helps make this tournament run as smoothly as it does.

The hole sponsors that help make the Jim Fjerestad Golf Tournament profitable for the Foundation are Sunshine Foods, Avera/McKennan, Great Clips, Service First FCU, Paul and Diane Bosch Family, Safety Benefits Inc., Performance Press, Architecture Inc., JF Ventures, Jimas cousins a Don Scott, Reaves Building/Component Mfg.

PechaKucha Night El Paso: Surprising art, people – El Paso Inc.: Local Columnists PechaKucha Night El Paso: Surprising art, people

From left: PechaKucha El Paso organizers Edgar Lopez and William Helm, city Rep. However, last weekas PechaKucha Night El Paso at the El Paso Community Foundation was full of surprises.

Itas a amulti-layered, collaborative, nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative that seeks to spark civic dialogue across El Paso County, positively influence community narrative, increase voter turnout, and build community power through paletas (Mexican popsicles.)a

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Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $40,000 – Upper Rogue IndependentCow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $40,000

Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Awards $40,000

To Seven Non-Profits that Serve Multiple Counties

Canyonville, Oregon .At the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation (CCUIF) Grant Awards Ceremony in Canyonville, 10 a.m., Thursday, June 23, 2016, at Seven Feathers Convention Center, seven non-profit organizations serving multiple counties will receive a total of $40,000.

These seven grants are:

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley: $7,500 to support Project Learn which offers educational after-school activities for students in Science, Technology, Education, Arts and Movement (S.T.E.A.M.).

Classroom Law Project: $5,000 to support civics education in Southern Oregon.

Hearts With A Mission: $7,500 to fund educational and shelter service coordination, as well as life skills coaching, for homeless youth living in emergency housing in Medford and Grants Pass.

Magdalene Home: $7,500 assist in providing housing, support and education for homeless, pregnant and parenting teen mothers.

Muscular Dystrophy Association: $5,000 to assist in providing a summer camp experience for children with muscular dystrophy.

Siskiyou Mountain Club: $2,500 to support a summer work-study program for students who will restore, maintain and promote trails in the Siskiyou Forest.

Southwestern Oregon Community College Foundation: $5,000 to help fund a gap in funding for the Talent Search and Upward Bound programs for youth in Coos and Western Douglas counties.

During this round of giving, the CCUIF will award a total of $374,500 to 64 organizations in a seven- county area including: Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lane Counties.

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Seven non-profits that Serve Multiple Counties receive a total of $40,000 from the CCUIF on

June 23, 2016

Since 1997, the CCUIF has awarded a total of $15,521,977.

In an effort to encourage appealing events in the off-season, Visit Sarasota County will offer grants of up to $10,000 for projects that can stimulate tourism in the region.

“We have a committee that comes together on the grants,” says Lynn Hobeck Bates, communications manager for Visit Sarasota County.

Last year, grant recipients included off-season events like Sarasota Architectural Foundation’s MOD weekend, Siesta Beach Festival’s Crystal Classic, Florida West Coast Symphony’s Sarasota Music Festival 2016 and the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children’s Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash, as well as projects like the Walker Guest House Replica and Senior Friendship Center’s Rhose Scholar Advertising.

Visit Sarasota County officials say the intent of the grants is to help get projects off the ground and to expand ongoing projects to the point where they can succeed without financial assistance.