The Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease (CCPD) Grant Program, on behalf of the Colorado Board of Health, is currently seeking applicants for four (4) positions on the statutorily-mandated grant program Review Committee (“Review Committee”):
1) Cardiovascular disease professional
2) Cancer professional
3) Recognized expert in health disparities
4) Public health professional
The Review Committee is a 16-member advisory committee created by legislation (C.R.S. 25-20.5-303) to oversee program strategies, review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the Colorado Board of Health for a competitive grants program established with a portion of the state’s tobacco excise tax revenue. The purpose is to fund competitive grants that provide a cohesive approach to cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic pulmonary disease prevention, early detection and treatment in Colorado.
The Review Committee is a working advisory board that meets monthly. Meetings are held on the second Friday of each month, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and are open to the public. Additional time is required during the grant review process between January and April of each year. In addition, ad hoc committee assignments related to major components of the program may be needed during the term of office. A committee Chair and Co-Chair, responsible for setting agendas and working with state health department staff, are elected by the committee members. Members serve without compensation but will be reimbursed for travel expenses.
All those interested in becoming a member of the Review Committee must submit 1) a signed application form, 2) current resume, and a 3) statement of interest (why the applicant would like to serve on this committee), by Tuesday, June 7, 2011. The term of office for new appointments will be a full three-year term, from August 1, 2011 – July 31, 2014.
The application form and more information about the Review Committee are available for review if you click here
