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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