For Immediate Release: Contact: Miguel A. Milanes
February 2, 2010 (305) 576-1488 mmilanes@afmfl.org
Allegany Franciscan Ministries Announces
Availability of 2010 Major Grant Funding for Miami-Dade
Miami,
Florida - Allegany Franciscan Ministries, Inc. today
announced the availability of 2010 major grant funding opportunities for nonprofit
organizations serving underserved and economically poor populations in
Miami-Dade.
Organizations working to
increase access and improve quality of health and wellness services, promote
social justice, or develop local solutions to
environmental issues in Miami-Dade are invited to apply. Allegany Franciscan Ministries defines
health from a broad perspective that includes physical, social, mental,
spiritual, environmental and cultural health for individuals and
communities.
The
organization anticipates making up to six major grants in Miami-Dade with each
grant award expected to range from $25,000 to $50,000 for a one or two year time
period. Of particular interest are organizations that utilize
partnerships and collaborative strategies, involve diverse community partners
such as communities of faith and the private sector, and fully engage the persons
they serve in all program planning and implementation.
To be considered,
organizations submit a pre-application by 12 noon on March 5, 2010. The pre-application form and instructions can
be obtained on Allegany Franciscan Ministries' Web site at www.afmfl.org.
"We
are hopeful that with our funding, a few nonprofit organizations will be able
to make a positive impact on the lives of our most vulnerable populations and create
a healthier Miami-Dade community," said Allegany Franciscan Ministries Vice
President Miguel Milanes.
About
Allegany Franciscan Ministries
Allegany Franciscan
Ministries is a non-profit Catholic organization focused on improving the
overall health status of individuals through increasing access to health
services and information. Guided by the
tradition and vision of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, and a member of
Catholic Health East, Allegany Franciscan Ministries provides grants to organizations
in three regions of Florida: Miami-Dade County,
Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties, and
the Tampa Bay
area of Hillsborough and Pinellas
Counties.
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