The Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship seeks individuals that work in health advocacy, health policy, patient advocacy, and/or a community-based organization within New York State that prioritizes health in their work.
Donor Name: Community Catalyst
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 07/08/2022
Size of the Grant: $20,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
With catalyzing support from the New York Health Foundation (NYHealth), eight emerging advocacy leaders will be selected to participate in the Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship–New York regional pilot.
The Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship–New York program design includes the core elements of the Restuccia Health Justice Fellowship program and will continue to be adapted to meet the needs of New York advocates. This will likely include tailored workshops on defining success, building and sustaining community coalition partners, policymaking and regulatory processes for successful change, authentic leadership, inclusive communication and relationship building, personal leadership development, strengthening health access and coverage, addressing community health needs, and navigating New York’s health care landscape and new leadership in New York’s political landscape.
Selected organizations and individuals will receive the following benefits:
- Awarded a $20,000 grant to the organization to be used over 12 months to defray the costs of participation and/or to fund their capstone advocacy project
- Individual personal/professional development coaching and support valued at over $25,000
- Individual and organizational assessments of advocacy knowledge/skills, leadership, racial equity, and health justice
- An individual leadership plan supported by a qualified coach and tied to the project capstone
- Membership in a peer cohort with other outstanding health advocacy leaders
- Increased public profile through networking opportunities and Fellowship communications.
For more information, visit Community Catalyst.
