GAP-Net Mini-Grants Programs:
GAP-Net offers two mini-grant programs for providers, agencies and employers in Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Saratoga, Warren and Washington counties of New York State.
The first, General Mini-Grants are for
implementation of programs and services that address selected maternal
and child priority areas. Mini-Grant awards will be given ranging from $500 to $1,000 to fund programs in the following areas:
- Targeting outreach and promotion of early entry into prenatal
care
- Social marketing strategies to improve perinatal health
- Consumer/Provider education on reducing elective deliveries < 39
weeks
The second mini grant program, “Supporting Lactation in the Workplace”
provides funds to agencies and businesses to promote policy and environmental system changes that support lactation in the workplace, with an emphasis on increasing the incidence and duration of breastfeeding in our service area’s employment locations.
The 2007 New York State Labor Law 206-c states:
"...That employers must allow breastfeeding mothers reasonable, unpaid break times to express milk and make a reasonable attempt to provide a private location for her to do so."
To request an application package (July thru August) or to be
placed on the mailing list for the next grant cycle (September thru
May) Click Here
or contact Jackie Avignon, Program Coordinator, at (518) 761-0300 ext.
31250 or javignonahi@medserv.net
Recently Funded Grant Programs
The following recipients were awarded GAP-Net Mini Grants for the following programs:
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Shades of Light, Capital Area
Postpartum Support,
has been awarded a General Mini-Grant to create and
print 10,000 tri-fold brochures on post-partum depression. Shades of
Light provides peer support for women and their families during
their first year postpartum who are experiencing a Postpartum Mood
Disorder or are struggling during the postpartum period. The
brochures contain information on Perinatal Mood Disorder
descriptions, crisis and help-line contact information and services,
donation solicitation, and treatment options. The four area
support groups offer education, coping skills, and a safe
environment for mothers to gather, share their stories, and help
each other through their recovery process.
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Adirondack Medical Center (AMC)
has been awarded two General Mini-Grants.
AMC's goals are targeting outreach and promotion of early entry into
prenatal care and to create social marketing strategies to improve
perinatal health. The funds will be used to help launch AMC as
the new Medicaid Obstetrical & Maternal Services (MOMS) provider for southern Franklin County. The
previous MOMS program for Franklin County ended last year. The
outreach campaign will inform providers, agencies, organizations and
community members that the MOMS supportive services are being
offered. Materials and resources will include informative
brochures and pamphlets; updated, parent-friendly website; Facebook
presence, and a texting program.
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Champlain Valley Medical Center
has been awarded a "Supporting
Lactation in the Workplace" award to design two new
lactation rooms. Due to upcoming construction, the current
lactation room is being moved to a new, permanent location.
The new lactation rooms will be comfortable, warm, relaxing, and
stress free -- all part of the strategic plan of becoming a "baby
friendly hospital." The rooms will also include pump kits,
refrigerator, comfortable chairs, table and lighting and will be
available for use 24/7. The grand opening of the new rooms
will be January 2012.
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