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Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Research Grants is a grant from the Virginia Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Advisory Board, administered in cooperation with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, that funds research and community programs improving care and quality of life for people with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries in Virginia.
The CNI Trust Fund is supported by Virginia state appropriations and is distributed through a competitive grant application process offered periodically. Eligible applicants are Virginia-based organizations, institutions, and researchers focused on acquired brain or spinal cord injury. Funding amounts vary by grant cycle.
No current deadline is listed; check the CNI Advisory Board for upcoming opportunities.
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Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Advisory Board - DARS Home About DARS Boards & Councils Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Advisory Board The Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to improving care for people living with traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord injuries.
To support this effort, Virginia created the Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative (CNI) Trust Fund, which is administered by the CNI Advisory Board in cooperation with the Commissioner of DARS. Learn More About Brain Injury Services The CNI Trust Fund provides grants to Virginia-based organizations, institutions, and researchers.
These grants help fund research and develop community programs that improve the lives of people with acquired brain or spinal cord injuries. Grant opportunities are offered periodically through an application process . The CNI Advisory Board provides recommendations to the Commissioner of DARS on policies and procedures for the administration of the Trust Fund, including reviewing and ranking grant applications.
The CNI Advisory Board also reports triennially to the Governor and the General Assembly; the report includes aggregate data on the operations and funding of the CNI Trust Fund. NOTICE: CNI – Advisory Board Meeting Event Details & Materials CNI – Advisory Board Meeting CNI – Advisory Board Meeting CNI – Advisory Board Meeting View Past Events above for recent prior meetings along with accompanying agendas and minutes.
You can also find agendas and minutes from older meetings on our SharePoint website . Kathryn Hayfield, Ex-Officio CNI Triennial Report for State Fiscal Year 2023 E lectronic Meeting and Participation Policy Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) This program is managed by the Division of Community Living .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Virginia-based organizations, institutions, and researchers focused on traumatic brain and spinal cord injury research and community programs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Research Grants is funded by Virginia Commonwealth Neurotrauma Initiative Advisory Board. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Virginia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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