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ILC-USA and MetLife Foundation Accepting Grant Applications from Community Colleges for Accessible Caregiver Training Programs

NEW YORK (February 1, 2010) — The Caregiving Project for Older Americans, a partnership of the International Longevity Center-USA and the Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education, has announced a fourth year of funding for the Community College Training Initiative grants. The grants, offered through support from MetLife Foundation, are designed to encourage community colleges to develop training programs that are both accessible and effective for caregivers of older adults.

This year, up to thirteen grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to community colleges and other two-year institutions. At a minimum, programs being considered must have an implementation plan that’s set to begin by September 2010, with full implementation of the program to occur by Spring 2011.

The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2010, and grantees will be selected by the end of May 2010. The RFP can be downloaded at http://www.ilcusa.org/caregiving/colleges.htm. For additional questions, send an email to ccct.2010@ilcusa.org.

About The Caregiving Project for Older Americans

The Caregiving Project for Older Americans is an action-oriented collaboration that aims to improve the nation’s caregiving workforce through training, the establishment of standards, and the creation of a career ladder. Bolstering support for family caregivers is another major goal of the project. A joint venture of the International Longevity Center-USA and the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education the effort combines the talents of a policy research center with a clinical outpatient and health education program. To learn more about the project visit http://www.ilcusa.org/caregiving.

About MetLife Foundation

MetLife Foundation, established in 1976 by MetLife, has been involved in a variety of healthy aging initiatives addressing issues of caregiving, intergenerational activities, mental fitness, health and wellness programs, aging in place initiatives, and civic engagement opportunities. For more than 20 years, the Foundation has supported research on Alzheimer’s disease and provided support for a number of caregiver initiatives, including education and outreach activities, caregiver videos, Alzheimer's education and awareness resources, and resources for the Hispanic community.

Related Links: View the RFP

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