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Request for Research Project Proposals
Applications Due July 1, 2021
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The National Research Consortium on Mental Health in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (MH-IDD) is seeking innovation research grant applicants with a focus on improving the health and well-being of individuals with MH-IDD service needs. The application must clearly articulate how the project meets the National Research Consortium's mission. The National Research Consortium prioritizes four areas of grant funding:
- Expanding the use of positive psychological methods;
- Developing and scaling evidenced-based interventions;
- Expanding capacity and reducing service disparities; and
- Revising and/or developing accessible measures.
Additional information about the National Research Consortium can be found on our website. This year, the National Research Consortium will prioritize applications that also address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities.
The National Research Consortium will provide up to $45,000 in grant awards with the maximum allocation per grant of $15,000. Applications that request less funds are welcome. Applications require an institutional match, often represented as coverage of effort/salary. For other information about grant requirements, please visit the National Research Consortium webpage. Applications are due 7/1/2021 with project awards made by 8/15/2021.
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Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.
As of May 12, 2021, eligible households will be able to enroll in the program to receive a monthly discount off the cost of broadband service from an approved provider. Eligible households can enroll through an approved provider or by visiting GetEmergencyBroadband.org.
- Learn who is eligible
- Visit the Broadband Benefit Consumer FAQ for more information about the benefit
- View the Consumer Outreach Toolkit
- Links to information in languages other than English:
Español | 繁體中文 | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt | 한국어
- Consumer handouts and the fact sheet are also available in Arabic, Amharic, Burmese, Chinese (Traditional), French, Haitian, Creole, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
- American Sign Language: Watch this ASL video to learn about the Emergency Broadband Benefit, who is eligible and how to apply.
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Job Opportunity | Business Manager/Program Coordinator
The Center for START Services at the University of New Hampshire Institute on Disability/UCED is seeking a Business Manager/Program Coordinator in the Concord NH office. Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the Business Manager will support business and service operations for the Center for START Services. Business Manager duties include supervising and managing the contract development processes, negotiations, and renewals. This position will also provide START program support to the CSS Clinical Team. If you have the required experience and are looking for a fast paced, dynamic organization to work for, this is the opportunity for you!
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Have a healthy and happy weekend,
The Center for START Services
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