2024 Pilot Grants Promotional Toolkit
Purpose: The Pilot Grants Promotional Toolkit serves the following goals:
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- Create a clear cohesive message promoting specific topics about the course and its objectives.
- Increase engagement about the course on social media platforms.
- Disseminate RFP and related pilot grant information throughout the regional area.
The GPCAH is promoting our Pilot Grant Program through social media, newsletters, websites, and digital signage. This promotional toolkit page has been developed so you may promote the pilot grants through your own media outlets. We thank you for your help in sharing this important message. See below for a news item that may be used on your website and in newsletters, social media content, and a digital sign.
Share this news in just a few easy steps
1. Copy and paste the newsletter/website information into your newsletter and add to your event information (see below).
2. Use the chart below to copy and paste Facebook/Twitter/social media posts and click on the graphics to access and download the accompanying graphics. We will be posting throughout April, May, and June 2024. The posts are organized by month/day.
3. Click on the button below to download a 16:9 digital slide for media screens.
Please feel free to use any or all of these items to promote this year’s call for proposals. If you have any questions, contact kimberlee-mcmichael@uiowa.edu.
Podcast Promo
Share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzsprout.com%2F1838385%2F12524414
Share on Twitter: Listening to “Get Inspired: FarmSafe Bonus Episode Highlights Academic and Community Track Pilot Awards” at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1838385/12524414
Embed this FarmSafe Podcast episode on your website: <div id=”buzzsprout-player-12524414″></div><script src=”https://www.buzzsprout.com/1838385/12524414-get-inspired-farmsafe-bonus-episode-highlights-academic-and-community-track-pilot-awards.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-12524414&player=small” type=”text/javascript” charset=”utf-8″></script>
Newsletter/Website Blurb
Click on the image below to access a downloadable PDF or copy/paste the text.
GPCAH funds pilot projects (up to $30,000 per project) intended to promote innovative outreach and research efforts to prevent agricultural injury and illness.
TARGET AUDIENCE
The pilot program supports both community-based organizations (staff who are creating new ag safety and health knowledge and/or assessing and promoting best safety and health practices) and academic researchers, especially new investigators, and trainees.
POTENTIAL TOPICS INCLUDE
Injury prevention, mental health & wellness, chemical safety, machine safety, and prevention of slips, trips, and falls. Any topic of relevance to the GPCAH mission and/or NIOSH priority goals for the Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing industry sector is welcome.
FUNDING:
Up to $30,000 to cover staff salary, supplies, equipment, materials, and other expenses.
IMPORTANT DATES
May 10: Community concept projects due
July 5: Deadline for applications
Apply now! Goto bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg
GET INSPIRED:
Listen to this special FarmSafe Podcast to hear from past pilot award recipients about their experiences at https://gpcah.public-health.uiowa.edu/farmsafe/.
Social Media Posts and Links to Graphics
| Date/Topic | Facebook Post |
Link to Facebook Graphic (right click mouse, select “save image as” to save to your computer and upload to social media) |
Twitter Post |
Link to Twitter Graphic (right click mouse, select “save image as” to save to your computer and upload to social media) |
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Monday, April 1 Call for applications opens |
Do you have a project focusing on improving safety and health in Midwestern agricultural communities? Would $30,000 help?
Applications for Pilot Grants are open! We welcome community based-organizations and academic researchers targeting agricultural injury and illness prevention.
If you would like more information, please visit our website here: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg
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Do you have a project focusing on improving safety and health in Midwestern agricultural communities? Would $30,000 help? Applications for Pilot Grants are open! For more information, visit our website. bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #Grants #agriculture #safety #farming #education |  |
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Wednesday, April 10 General
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Have a research idea? We have the money! We are funding pilot projects up to $30,000 per project that are intended to promote innovative outreach and research efforts to prevent agricultural injury and illness.
Want more information? Click this link: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg
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Have a research idea? We have the money! We’re funding pilot projects up to $30,000 per project that are intended to promote innovative outreach and research efforts to prevent agricultural injury and illness. bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #farming #agriculture #research #PublicHealth |  |
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Tuesday, April 17 General |
Do you have a research idea addressing chemical safety on the farm? We have $30,000 to help! For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #chemicalsafety #AGeducation #farming #grants #research |
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Do you have a research idea addressing chemical safety on the farm? We have $30,000 to help! For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #chemicalsafety #AGeducation #farming #grants #reserach |
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Wednesday, April 24 Community |
Are you a part of a community organization striving to prevent work-related injury and illness in agriculture? Apply for a pilot grant with us today for an opportunity to qualify for $30,000 towards your project! Please respond by May 10th. Apply here today! https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #community #publichealth #pilotgrants #funding |
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Are you a part of a community organization striving to prevent work-related injury and illness in agriculture? Apply for a pilot grant with us today for an opportunity to qualify for $30,000 towards your project! Please respond by May 10th. Apply here today! https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #community #publichealth #pilotgrants #funding |
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Saturday, May 4 General/May the Fourth |
May the funds be with you! Apply here: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg for our pilot grants. #pilotgrants #maythefourth #research #safety #health |
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May the funds be with you! Apply here: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg for our pilot grants. #pilotgrants #maythefourth #research #safety #health |
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Friday, May 10 Community Project Concepts Due! |
Reminder for Pilot Grant applicants: Community-track project concepts are due today. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #community #farming #grants #publichealth |
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Reminder for Pilot Grant applicants: Community-track project concepts are due today. Click here for more information: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #community #farming #grants #publichealth |
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Wednesday, May 22 Mental Health Awareness |
May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth. If you have an idea for a pilot project addressing work-related stress and mental health, apply for funding here: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #mentalhealth #safety #health #pilotgrants #farming |
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May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth. If you have an idea for a pilot project addressing work-related stress and mental health, apply for funding here: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #mentalhealth #safety #health #pilotgrants #farming |
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Wednesday, June 12 Academic |
GPCAH is currently accepting academic pilot grant applications! Learn how to get up to $30,000 for projects promoting innovative outreach and research efforts to prevent injury and illness. https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #research #safety #health #pilotgrants #farming #agriculture #education |
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GPCAH is currently accepting academic pilot grant applications! Learn how to get up to $30,000 for projects promoting innovative outreach and research efforts to prevent injury and illness. https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #research #safety #health #pilotgrants #farming #agriculture #education |
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Wednesday, June 26 REMINDER |
Pilot Grant applications are due Friday, July 5th! Don’t forget to submit your applications for improving agricultural health and safety for a chance to receive $30,000. For more information: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #farming #agriculture #grants #education #safety |
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Pilot Grant applications are due Friday, July 5th! Don’t forget to submit your applications for improving agricultural health and safety for a chance to receive $30,000. For more information: https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg #farming #agriculture #grants #education #safety |
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Friday, July 5 APPLICATIONS DUE |
Applications are due today! Please visit https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg to submit your application by 5 p.m. #pilotgrants #research #safety #health #agriculture #farming |  |
Applications are due today! Please visit https://bit.ly/2024GPCAHpg to submit your application by 5 p.m. #pilotgrants #research #safety #health #agriculture #farming |  |