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Community Health Foundation announces Responsive Grants (US)

Deadline: 29-Jan-21

The Community Health Foundation (CHF) is seeking applications for its Responsive Grants Program 2021-22 to preserve reproductive services, to promote health and wellness, and to advocate for quality healthcare through grantmaking and education in Clark and Champaign Counties, Ohio.

Grants to area non-profit organizations help fulfil this mission. Responsive grants are awarded annually for programs that support health and wellbeing in the region.

Priority Areas

They seek programs that are evidence-based, are led by reputable organizations and have a history of success with the population being served. In order to attain the above long-term outcomes, CHF awards grants to projects and initiatives that support (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Healthy Living
    Promote physical activity, nutritious foods and changes to the environment that lead to better health outcomes for the overall community or specific populations. Activities may include:

    • Access to and promotion of the physical activity.
    • Access to, promotion of and education about nutritious food.
    • Environmental changes that support population health, such as safe recreation areas and access to healthy foods.
  • Reproductive Health
    Promote responsible sexuality to help reduce sexually transmitted infections, unplanned pregnancies, teen births, premature birth and infant mortality. Suggested activities include:

    • Education about, promotion of and practices that lead to healthy births.
    • Education about human sexuality and safe sexual practices.
    • Programs that reduce unintended pregnancies.
    • Programs that reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections.
  • Mental/ Emotional Health and Substance Abuse
    Provide support for the treatment of mental health and addiction disorders and programs that contribute to the prevention of substance use. Suggested activities include:

    • Tobacco cessation programs.
    • Prevention and treatment of substance abuse.
    • Education to enhance understanding of mental and emotional health.
    • Providing access to mental health services.
    • Training for families, teachers, first responders and others.
    • Activities that develop the relationship and interpersonal skills.
    • Education and promotion to reduce interpersonal violence.
  • Safety Net Services
    Support for all populations to have access to a full range of health services. Suggested activities include:

    • Access to primary health care, including vision and oral health.
    • Prevention and management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
    • Financial assistance for co-pays, deductibles, prescriptions, medical supplies.
    • Advocacy and education for health care benefits.
    • Improvements in social factors that contribute to the quality of life for people in under-resourced areas. Examples include transportation options, public safety and other disparities.

Types of Funding

  • Program grants support new programs, continuing programs, or expansion of successful on-going programs.
  • Project grants are for short-term activities, usually lasting less than one year.
  • Operating support contributes to an organization’s day-to-day, ongoing expenses such as salaries, utilities, office supplies, etc.
  • Capital support is related to building improvements, infrastructure (i.e., wiring), fixtures or equipment for a specific program or project.

They Do Not Fund

  • Awards to individuals, including fellowships, scholarships, travel, study, research and camp fees;
  • Support for individual political candidates and/or lobbying efforts;
  • Annual campaigns or dues;
  • Sectarian worship, instruction, or proselytizing;
  • Fraternal, political, labour and athletic organizations;
  • School bands and school choral groups, drill teams, or colour guards;
  • Debt retirements, deficit financing, annual fund drives or fundraising activities;
  • Returning applicants who did not complete their previous grant reporting requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for a grant from the Community Health Foundation, you must meet all of the following criteria.

  • Be a nonprofit organization exempt from Federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a government unit, including public schools and municipalities. If you do not have 501(c)(3) status, you may enter into an agreement with a qualified nonprofit that will act as your fiscal sponsor.
  • Have a governing board and conduct business without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, or national origin.
  • Programs and projects must serve residents of Clark and/or Champaign Counties in Ohio.

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