Deadline: 13-May-22
AstraZeneca hosts an annual open call for applications for ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge to support eligible 501(c) nonprofit organizations across the US for local and regional community-based programs.
AstraZeneca recognizes health starts in the homes, schools and communities. The ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge supports community-based, nonprofit organizations that are advancing health equity among underserved US communities through innovative health, wellbeing, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs at the local and regional level.
Funding Information
- The ACT on Health Equity: Community Solutions Challenge will provide up to $1 million in funding.
- Applicants may receive a one-time contribution of $25,000 to be used over a 12-month period.
Eligibility Criteria
The ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge is open for all eligible 501c organizations in the US delivering regional and local community-based programming. This includes local chapters of national organizations.
General Criteria
Applications must meet the following general criteria:
- Program Focus: Community-based programs to improve conditions that affect health and wellbeing (ex: housing, environmental and neighborhood safety, nutrition, access to care, and/or access to education and career readiness in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math).
- Communities Served: Programs that directly benefit underserved populations and prioritize their social, cultural, and linguistic needs.
- Program Footprint: Nonprofit organizations across the US are invited to apply for programs benefiting one or more local communities. While not a requirement, special consideration will be provided to programs that reach AstraZeneca footprint geographies (e.g., Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, North Carolina, Texas and California).
Exclusions
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The Community Solutions Challenge will NOT fund:
- Capital investments and unsolicited capital campaigns
- Fundraisers (e.g., events, galas)
- Healthcare provider salaries
- Media/awareness campaigns
- Meetings or conferences
- Professional education and/or training for healthcare professionals
- Research or clinical trials
- Programs currently receiving funding from AstraZeneca
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AstraZeneca US will NOT support:
- Endowments
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Initiatives outside the United States or its territories
- Journals or advertising
- Political causes, lobbying, fraternal or social organizations
- Religious organizations whose activities are not open to the general public
- Non-profit organizations that discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status or disability
- Travel
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