2008-2009 Grant Funding Program Overview and Guidelines

The Advocates for SUNY Upstate Medical University will begin accepting applications for grant funding on February 11, 2008. The deadline for submission is March 14, 2008.

Each year The Advocates allocate a portion of their financial resources to this program that is intended to fulfill its mission: improve patient care and satisfaction, support medical education and enhance community health. We accept applications for grants from across the SUNY Upstate Medical University Campus. A committee of the Advocates' Board, led by Treasurer Jeanne Walewski, with input from SUNY Upstate Medical University and University Hospital leadership, reviews and determines which projects to fund. Successful applications are those that are in alignment with one or more of the three mission strategies stated above. Applications that are approved will be announced at The Advocates' Annual Meeting on May 15, 2008.

All departments and programs affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University are eligible.

Last year, The Advocates awarded $109,000 to 30 different areas. Some examples are:

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Advocates' Closet of Kindness (toiletries, etc. for patients and families);
Organizational Training and Development - "If Disney Ran Your Hospital" Training and Program;
Center for Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics - Rocking chairs to comfort patients

Guidelines to Consider:

The applications are reviewed by Advocate committee members who are not familiar with medical terminology and do not understand your department's services or operations. Keep that in mind when you describe your project, your patients, and your challenges.
Be sure to give background information that puts your proposal into context explaining your scope of service.
We do not fund staff positions, construction/renovation, capital equipment or travel expenses.
The following may be considered if they clearly support the stated mission strategies: training and education, televisions, computers and other equipment.
Applications must be received by the stated deadline; no exceptions.
- Grant recipients should use Advocate marketing materials such as stickers, plaques, and signs as appropriate that are provided by The Advocates to acknowledge the grant.
- Funds will be dispersed from June 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009.

Please call The Advocates' office at 464-5610 or email advocate@upstate.edu with any questions.

Application

The grant year is from June 1, 2008 – May 31, 2009. You can download an application that should be sent directly to Jennifer Damiano, Advocate Business Manager, Room 1401UH. Please do not email your application. You may contact Jennifer Damiano at 464-5610 or damianoj@upstate.edu for more information concerning the process.