Possible Funding Opportunity to help RHIOs

Tides and The California Endowment Announce The Community Clinics Initiative The Community Clinics Initiative, a joint project of Tides and The California Endowment, has released Request for Proposals #9. This RFP represents the fourth opportunity for clinics and health centers to seek funding for major capital projects under the Major Capital Campaign Gifts section of this program. This RFP includes lessons learned from previous grantees and, in response to the needs of prospective applicants, has created tools to help navigate through the Major Capital Campaign Gifts application process. It is the hope of the funders that these lessons and tools will prove useful to you, whether you are engaged in a capital project now or have one planned for the future. Tides and The California Endowment look forward to supporting clinics' efforts to increase health access and services as they strive to create stronger, healthier and more vibrant communities. To download a copy of the RFP, please visit http://www.communityclinics.org or http://www.communityclinics.org/files/855_file_RFP9_Final.pdf. Important Dates • Request to Apply Deadline (paper submission only) February 10, 2006 • Invitation to Apply March 3, 2006 • Proposal Deadline April 7, 2006 • Award Notification July 17, 2006