The purpose of this grant is to provide funding for the establishment of new advanced practice residency programs that adhere to the ACEND Advanced Practice Residency (APR) Guidelines and for existing programs that require enhancements in order to meet the ACEND Advanced Practice Residency (APR) Guidelines.
General Instructions:
Thank you for your interest in this award! Before you begin, please read the following application information and instructions.
NEW ONLINE FORMAT
We have a new online format this year for applications! As you complete the application, please note the following:

All information required for the application MUST be submitted via this survey link. Application materials will not be accepted via email. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If required, supporting documents can be uploaded at the end of this survey.

All supporting materials must be submitted as PDF files. For details on how to save a file as a PDF, please visit this link: https://m.wikihow.com/Save-a-PDF-File.

You must complete and submit the application at one time. You cannot save the application and return at a later date to finish and submit your application. We strongly recommend that you type your responses in a Word Document and then copy and paste your responses in the survey when you are ready to submit.

QUESTIONS AND CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have a question that is not answered by reading the general instructions or the specific award instructions, please reach out to Laura Nitowski, RDN, LDN, Foundation Program Coordinator via email at lnitowski@eatright.org.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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* Please type your full name in the below text box to acknowledge that you have read and understand the above instructions:

Specific Submission Guidelines:

Requirements:
  • Funding is limited and will be capped at $30,000 per institution.
  • Applicants are required to comply with ACEND guidelines.
  • All applicants must complete the ACEND application process prior to applying for a Foundation grant, For information and to apply, please visit: http://www.eatrightacend.org/ACEND/content.aspxid=6442485575
  • New and existing programs are eligible to apply.
  • Existing APR programs that meet ACEND guidelines are NOT eligible to apply for funding.
  • Funding for new programs is intended to be used as seed grants.
  • Funding for existing programs is intended to be used for deficiencies so the program can meet ACEND APR guidelines
  • Funds may be used for: start up costs, program materials, staffing, salary deferment, promotion and advertising, and student fees. 
The applicant must attach the following to the dropbox link at the end of this survey:
  • New programs must include proof of program approval from ACEND as well as a business plan that addresses how the program will become self sustaining
  • Existing programs must include a letter from ACEND verifying that their program has deficiencies and does not meet the APR Guidelines.
Outcome assessment will be required by grant recipients. ACEND will develop outcome assessment criteria.

Any questions may be directed to Laura Nitowski, RDN, LDN, Foundation Program Coordinator by email at lnitowski@eatright.org.
Please provide the following information:

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* Name of Institution:

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* Title of Advanced Practice Program:

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* Is this program new or existing?

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* Proposed project start date:

Date

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* Funding Amount Requested (in dollars):

Please provide the following information about the developer of the Advanced Practice Program.

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* Name (First, Middle Initial, Last):

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* CDR Registration Indentification #:

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* Institution:

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* Institution Address Line 1:

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* Institution Address Line 2 (if Applicable):

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* City:

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* State:

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* Zip Code:

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* Title of Position:

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* Degrees Held:

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* Relevant Experience:

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* Phone Number:

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* Email Address:

Budget Worksheet

Budget should not exceed $30,000 and must include justification of items requested. The Foundation will support indirect costs up to 10%. For each category, report the amount and provide rationale.

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* Personnel:

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* Supplies:

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* Equipment:

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* Computer Costs:

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* Other (please specify):

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* Total:

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* List other sources of funding for the proposed project, if applicable.

Institution Application Questions

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* Describe your program. If your program is new, how does/will it comply with ACEND guidelines? If your program is existing, what is your plan to comply with ACEND guidelines?

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* If your program is new, please elaborate on how you will make your program self-sustainable after this initial grant (Additionally, please upload your detailed business plan to the dropbox link at the end of the application).

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* If your program already exists, please share the history of your program. Describe how funding would be utilized for enhancements to meet ACEND guidelines.

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* How would your program benefit from receiving the CDR Advanced Practice Residency Grant?

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* If possible, estimate how many RDs your institution would help by implementing/enhancing your advanced practice residency program.

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* What makes your program unique from other advanced practice residency programs? What sets your program apart?

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* Please outline a timeline for your program below.

Award Check Payment Information

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* Name (First and Last):

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* I, the applicant for the CDR Advanced Practice Residency Grant funded by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, hereby stipulate to the payment of the award as follows:

To the affiliated institution or organization listed below, in whose name the application was made. This organization will be responsible to use the funds to support the research efforts of the principal investigator, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award. This organization will also be responsible for any applicable taxes. No amount of this award may be used for overhead cost charged by the intuition or organization.

(Applicant: please enter your name as signature below).

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* Institution Name:

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* FEIN #:

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* IRS Tax Classification:

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* Contact Person:

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* Title:

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* Mailing Address Line 1 (where check will be sent):

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* Mailing Address Line 2:

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* City:

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* State:

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* Zip Code:

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* Phone Number:

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* Email Address:

Please upload the required supporting documents as PDFs at the below link:

NEW PROGRAMS:
1) Proof of program approval from ACEND

2) Business plan that addresses how the program will become self-sustaining

EXISTING PROGRAMS:
3) A letter from ACEND verifying that their program has deficiencies and does not meet the APR Guidelines

Save your PDF Files with the Candidate's Last Name, First Name included in the file name. E.g. Smith, Rachel, Testimonial

Please note that your application is NOT complete and will not be considered unless the above items are uploaded at the below link; no submissions will be accepted via email.

>>Click Here to Submit Required Supporting Documents<<

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* I, the undersigned, certify that the statements contained within this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and accept, with any grant awarded, the obligation to comply with terms and conditions in effect at the time of the award. I agree to accept responsibility for the scientific conduct of the project and to provide the required reports if a grant is awarded for this proposal. Please enter name below as signature.

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* Please enter the current date.

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Please contact Laura Nitowski, RDN, LDN, Foundation Program Coordinator with any questions at lnitowski@eatright.org.

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