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    Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards 2024 Application Period Is Open

    August 28, 2024

    The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Bader Philanthropies, Inc., and Family Caregiver Alliance are pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards 2024.

    Now in its 17th year, the awards recognize organizations that are delivering dynamic programs that are addressing the needs of family and friend caregivers and those they care for with Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition.

    Applications must be submitted by October 9, 2024 at 8 p.m. Pacific Time. Please note: The application period will not be extended beyond this date.

    Three awards of $20,000 each will be given in the following categories:

    Creative Expression

    Programs or projects that use novel, creative approaches to support persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their family/informal caregivers. Examples include art, music, theater, poetry, multimedia (e.g. film, documentary, radio), or technology used for creative engagement or other types of creative expression.

    Increasing Access and Reducing Stigma

    Programs or projects that address a gap or chart a new way to deliver services, support, or outreach to family/informal caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias in diverse racial/ethnic, age, religious/spiritual, LGBTQ+, rural/remote, limited income, and other groups of caregivers with unique needs.

    Public Policy

    Programs or projects that advocate for policy or systems changes for the benefit of persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and/or their family/informal caregivers. These efforts could focus on legislation, executive or administrative changes, media or public awareness campaigns, advocacy campaigns, or any other actions to strengthen public or private recognition and support of family/informal caregivers.

    For more information:

    The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation

    The mission of The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation is to invest in programs that promote education, tolerance, social services, health, and the arts. The Foundation builds on the ideals and pursuits of its founders, Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert. In addition, the Foundation funds Arts Education and Culture in Los Angeles, Jewish programs in Los Angeles, and universities in California. In the area of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, the Foundation focuses its grantmaking on the advancement of research and career development for early to mid career investigators and investments in caregiving, policy, systems, and practice change, and improvements in clinical care.

    Visit the The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation  website. 

    Bader Philanthropies, Inc.

    Milwaukee-based Bader Philanthropies, Inc., is a philanthropic leader in improving the quality of life of the diverse global communities in which it works. The organization funds innovative projects and programs, convenes partners, and shares knowledge to affect emerging issues in key areas. Since its founding in 1992 as the Helen Bader Foundation, the organization has committed over $450 million in grants and program related investments, such as loans, loan guarantees, equity investments and other credit enhancements that advance its charitable mission.

    For more information on Bader Philanthropies, visit bader.org.

    Family Caregiver Alliance

    Established in 1977, the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) supports and assists caregivers through education, services, research, and advocacy. FCA programs support and sustain the important work of families and friends caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. In 2017, FCA launched CareNav™, a scalable online service that delivers quality information, education, and services to a growing family caregiver population. The National Center on Caregiving, established at FCA in 2001, works to advance the development of high-quality cost-effective policies and programs for caregivers in every state of the country.