A second conference call is scheduled for prospective applicants regarding the 2012 Florida Health Literacy Initiative grant (information below). We will provide an overview of the grant application process and answer any questions. The conference call will take place this Thursday, February 16th, at 10 A.M. Participation is optional.
Dial-in number: 1-800-567-5900
Participant access code: 359700
2012 Health Literacy Grant Opportunity
An initiative of the Florida Literacy Coalition, sponsored by
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida and the Florida Literacy Coalition are pleased to continue the availability of $5,000 mini-grants to support health literacy.
Low health literacy costs between $106 to $236 billion a year in the form of longer hospital stays, emergency room visits, increased doctor visits, and increased medication, according to a recent report from the University of Connecticut. Adults with low literacy levels often fail to engage in early detection and preventive health care. They also have significant difficulties navigating the health care system and following their doctor's treatment plans.
The Florida Health Literacy Initiative provides training, resources, and funding to assist Florida ESOL and family literacy programs to integrate health education into their instruction. The objective is to help students develop basic literacy and English language skills while gaining information to make informed choices regarding their health and nutrition.
Applicants must be nonprofit or government-based organizations providing adult ESOL and/or family literacy instruction in Florida. Services may be delivered via classes, small groups, and one-to-one tutoring.
Go to the Florida Literacy Coalition for the application and guidelines. Proposals must be received by March 8, 2012. This is in an earlier blog post.
If you have any questions, please contact Maribeth Buie at 407-246-7110 ext. 209 or via email at buiem@floridaliteracy.org.
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